In Panjiayuan, the first thing they did was trick Lao Hu into going tomb raiding.

"Whoa!"

Big Gold Tooth chuckled and cursed, "Look at my pig brain, I forgot to introduce you two..."

"This is Brother Su, his family also deals in antiques..."

"Don't let Su's refined appearance fool you, he might have gotten into trouble..."

"More than twenty burly men couldn't even get close to him!"

In his words, Big Gold Tooth spoke highly of Su Mo.

Chapter Three: Hu Bayi and Wang Kaixuan

"Hey guys, we're all family, no need for formalities..."

Jin Daya raised his glass: "I, Jin Daya, will drink first as a sign of respect..."

Jin Daya's words eased the tension considerably. This time, Huba and Wang Pangzi didn't slap Jin Daya's face and picked up their glasses to drink.

As everyone ate, Big Gold Tooth said, "Before my old man joined the army, he learned some skills from a master tomb raider, so I, Big Gold Tooth, know quite a bit about this tomb raiding industry..."

"but…"

Big Gold Tooth shook his head, a hint of regret on his face. "The old man didn't seem to want me to continue in the tomb-raiding business, so the skill was lost in my generation..."

"However, having been exposed to this world for many years, I do have a good eye, so I used these skills to do some antique business..."

Big Gold Tooth seemed to want to befriend Hu Bayi and Wang Kaixuan, so he talked a lot about tomb raiding.

After a few rounds of drinks, everyone opened up and let go of their grudges.

Su Mo chuckled softly, "Mr. Jin, you're too kind. Everyone in Panjiayuan knows your reputation as 'Big Gold Tooth.' Your business is almost expanding overseas..."

Everyone laughed, knowing that Su Mo was referring to the story of Big Gold Tooth using counterfeit goods to bully foreigners.

"hey-hey…"

Big Gold Tooth chuckled softly, a shrewd glint in his eyes. "Guys, let me tell you, I've been making a killing these past few years..."

"Those big-nosed foreigners really like our antiques..."

“A few days ago, I sold a high-quality replica of a Tang Dynasty tri-colored pottery piece to an American, and made a profit of ten thousand US dollars from that transaction!”

"Damn it, that big-nosed guy thinks he got a bargain, hahaha..."

Big Gold Tooth looked very excited.

Su Mo's expression remained relatively normal, after all, he grew up in Panjiayuan and had been exposed to many such scams and swindles.

Wang Kaixuan, however, seemed startled by Da Jinya's words. He lost his appetite for mutton, put down his chopsticks, and stared intently at Da Jinya.

Big Gold Tooth smacked his lips, looking at Hu Bayi with lingering interest: "Master Hu, I saw a compass at your place the day before yesterday. Do you still have any research on tomb raiding?"

Hu Bayi pondered for a moment, then said, "It's just out of interest. Mr. Jin, you've already mentioned quite a bit, things like the Luoyang shovel and the entrenching tool..."

"but…"

Hu Bayi changed the subject, "True tomb raiding masters wouldn't even look at these..."

"They would arrive at a spot and, with almost no tools, be able to determine whether there was a large tomb below; this is how they determine the burial site by 'finding the gold'..."

"Like Master Jin's family, my ancestors also worked as tomb raiders, relying on their skill in locating and determining burial sites..."

Su Mo clicked his tongue in amazement, "Locating the burial site by dividing the gold—that's the skill of the tomb raiders! I never expected to encounter a descendant of a tomb raider today!"

Hu Bayi shook his head. "I wouldn't say that. I've only learned the basics of the sixteen-character Yin-Yang Feng Shui secret technique passed down from my ancestors..."

Su Mo didn't say much, but just looked at Hu Bayi with a smile.

Although Hu Bayi is not now, in the near future, Hu and Wang will become tomb raiders.

Big Gold Tooth listened with great interest. The person in front of him was actually a descendant of the tomb raiders, which made Big Gold Tooth exclaim in his heart, "I've met a treasure today!"

"Alright, gentlemen, let's not hide anything anymore. After this meal, come to my place, and I'll show you all a treasure!"

While they were talking, Big Gold Tooth poured everyone another glass of wine.

Fueled by the fine wine, the four seemed to open their hearts completely, toasting each other and growing more and more familiar with one another.

After eating and drinking their fill, Su Mo and the other two helped each other to Big Gold Tooth's antique shop, hmm...

The shop is very small!

Su Mohuan looked around and muttered to himself.

Big Gold Tooth glanced at Su Mo and chuckled, "Please excuse my poor attempt to impress you, Master Su..."

"It can't compare to your little house..."

"Gentlemen, please have a seat..."

After greeting the group, Big Gold Tooth turned and went to a storage locker. He took out an item wrapped in a gold box, then handed it to Hu Bayi and Wang Kaixuan, saying, "Open it and take a look..."

The fat man was clearly an impatient person and was the first to open the treasure box.

The fat man picked up the items from the box and looked them over. "What's this?"

It has a sharp front end, a conical lower end, and is inlaid with gold thread. It is jet black and transparent, and has a lustrous sheen under firelight, giving it a very ancient appearance.

Upon seeing the item, Hu Bayi instantly snapped out of his daze, looked up at Big Gold Tooth, and said in a deep voice, "Master Jin is indeed formidable; he actually possesses two Tomb Raider Talismans. These items have been lost for many years..."

"Hahaha…"

Big Gold Tooth looked smug. "As expected of Master Hu, a descendant of the Tomb Raiders, he recognized this treasure at a glance!"

"Master Hu..."

Big Gold Tooth's tone softened slightly, "A treasure is given to the destined one; this Tomb Raider Talisman is the treasure I'm giving you!"

"You have the blood of a true tomb raider in your veins..."

Upon hearing this, Hu Bayi immediately put the gold box back on and respectfully handed it to Big Gold Tooth, saying, "Digging up graves is truly immoral, I appreciate your kindness, Master Jin..."

Big Gold Tooth's face darkened with anxiety, "The geomancy and burial site location techniques you've learned are exactly the skills of the tomb raiders!"

"Master Hu..."

"I didn't ask you to go into graves and dig up tombs. This is just a treasure I'm giving you as an apology for my previous mistakes..."

【Ding! 】

Su Mo watched the two with interest, and just then, the system voice in his mind suddenly sounded.

[The God-Level Choice System is now available...]

[Option 1: Persuade Hu Bayi to accept the legacy of the Tomb Raider Captain, participate in the main storyline, and be rewarded with the professions "Tomb Raider General" and "Tomb Raider Heavenly Seal"...]

[Option Two: I'll do as I please. What does it matter to me whether Hu Bayi becomes a tomb raider? I'll go to Niuxin Mountain alone and reward him with Tai Chi.]

[Option 3: Remain indifferent, neither offering advice nor heading to Niuxin Mountain, and wait for the Jingjue Ancient City archaeological team to reward you with the Qi Family Sword Technique!]

This is!

Su Mo's pupils contracted, and a storm raged in his heart.

"The Lieutenant General of the Excavation Division..."

One of the four major sects in the world of Ghost Blows Out the Light!

"Blessed by Heaven, all taboos are lifted!"

After pondering for a moment, Su Mo chose the first option.

Chapter 4: Follow the main storyline!

Just as Su Mo was still pondering, Big Gold Tooth launched into a long and arduous persuasion of Hu Bayi.

"Mr. Hu, I didn't mean anything by it, this is just a small token of my appreciation..."

"I just want to make friends with you two. If you come across any good stuff, I can help you resell it. Just give me a small commission!"

"I've been in the business for many years in Panjiayuan, so I have the skills..."

Big Gold Tooth looked sincere, but Hu Bayi remained unmoved. He placed the gold box containing the Tomb Raider Talisman on the table and got up to leave.

"Please wait, Mr. Hu..."

Seeing that Hu Bayi was about to leave, Su Mo quickly stood up as well. "What Master Jin said makes some sense. You don't go into tombs, but you don't touch the antique business either?"

"With reform and opening up, antiques are incredibly profitable!"

"We can make a living off this for three years; nobody turns down money..."

Su Mo knew that Hu Bayi needed money, which was why he later went to Niuxin Mountain.

Hu Bayi paused, his face clearly showing some interest.

Seeing that things were looking promising, Su Mo pressed his advantage, continuing, "You're new to Yanjing and don't know, but the capital is now overflowing with gold..."

"You have the blood of tomb raiders flowing through your veins; your eyesight is beyond that of ordinary people. With this ability, you can gain a foothold in Yanjing City..."

"If you have antiques to sell, we can help you..."

"My suggestion is that you could go to the countryside and collect a batch of antiques..."

"If you don't have capital, I do. I can provide you with it free of charge. If you're worried about making a mistake, I can personally accompany you to the countryside. Although my eye for quality isn't as good as Master Jin's, I've been in Panjiayuan for many years and I still have some expertise!"

"I just want to be friends with you..."

Hu Bayi's face showed extreme struggle. After a long while, he finally nodded, "Okay, if I go to the countryside, I'll take Brother Su with me..."

After saying that, Hu Bayi strode out.

Su Mo gave Big Gold Tooth a wink, and Big Gold Tooth understood immediately. He picked up the tomb raiding talisman from the table and stuffed it into Fatty Wang's hand, saying, "Brother Triumph, consider this a gesture of friendship..."

Unlike Hu Bayi, Fatty Wang had no such thoughts. Seeing that he couldn't refuse, he had no choice but to accept it.

"Old Hu..."

Fatty Wang quickly caught up with Hu Bayi, "Brother Su and Big Gold Tooth meant well..."

Su Mo called out to Hu and Wang's retreating figures, "If Master Hu has come to his senses, he can come find me at Su's shop in Panjiayuan..."

[Ding, mission complete...]