chapter 36 I'll pay double the price

Exiting the mall, Ella still felt somewhat bewildered. Everything that happened in the store just now felt like a dream. Even if she was naive, she knew that it must be because of the bank card Fernando gave her. "What kind of bank card is this? How much money does it hold? What makes the other person act this way?" "Forget it; let's quickly go to the wholesale market. Shopping there feels more secure." Meanwhile, in a luxurious office at Qingteng Mountain Villa, Fernando sat on the center sofa, and a middle-aged man in his forties, sat next to him looking astonished. "Sir, are you joking? Acquiring our Qingteng Mountain Villa?" The middle-aged man was Kyle Zheng, the General Manager of Qingteng Mountain Villa. He was visibly shocked by Fernando's unexpected proposition. Qingteng Mountain Villa was originally a Gu Family property, but Ian's Chushi Group acquired it after the family's downfall. With almost a thousand acres, tens of thousands of square feet, and various facilities like fishing, horse racing, and hunting. The interior design of the Villa was also quite distinctive, with each room modeled after representative architectures from various regions across the country. The villa had a market value estimated at least over four billion. Its annual pure profit exceeded three hundred million. Even if the person could afford it, considering the high annual profit alone, Qingteng Mountain Villa was a cash cow; selling it was out of the question. Fernando took a sip of tea and calmly said, "How much? Just give me a direct quote." The other party's relaxed demeanor made Kyle feel uneasy. He wanted to explode, but he didn't dare; he was afraid the other party had significant backing. After a brief pause, Kyle said, "I can't make this decision. I need to consult with my boss." Saying so, he took out his phone. "Mr. Chu, someone here at the Villa is talking about purchasing it," Kyle whispered. On the other end of the call, Ian's face darkened. Were you purchasing Qingteng Mountain Villa? Who in Jinghai didn't know it belonged to the Chushi Group? Daring to openly declare an intention to buy it was a direct challenge. Was Chushi Group, Jinghai's largest industry, really reaching the point of selling its assets? This was opposing him! "Kyle, do you need to report such matters to me? How can you be a manager like this? Such a person doesn't deserve attention; throw him out directly!" Ian sternly commanded. "Yes, I understand." Just as he was about to hang up, Ian's voice came from the phone, "Who is this person? What's his name?" Ian was eager to know who dared to be so bold and openly provoke him. After a moment's thought, Kyle replied, "Mr. Chu, the person just now seemed to say his name is... Fernando?" "What!?" Ian shot up from his seat, and the hand holding the phone trembled involuntarily. The terrifying figure Isaac had mentioned to him that day was called Fernando. Isaac might not know who the Palace Master of Annihilation Palace was, but Gavin, the person he was ordered to kill, was named Fernando. The man who assaulted Gu Family's daughter seven years ago was also Fernando. Victor protected a person named Fernando that day. Even with his eyes closed, Ian could deduce that the Palace Master of Annihilation Palace, making the whole world tremble, must be Fernando. As the richest man in Jinghai, who dared to challenge him so brazenly? Except... As soon as he thought of this, Ian hurriedly said, "Kyle, treat this VIP well for me. I'll be there soon. Bring out the tea I've cherished for years for this VIP to taste." After saying that, he threw down the phone, shattered a piece of new glass with his head, and descended rapidly from the fifty-ninth floor. Being Jinghai's richest man, he was a warrior himself, and like Isaac, he was a mid-level Supreme Martial Artist. Inside the villa, Kyle was still holding the phone in a daze. What was wrong with Mr. Chu? The other party was looking for trouble, and Mr. Chu wanted to entertain him with his cherished tea. In Jinghai, was there anyone Mr. Chu feared? However, regardless of his thoughts, Kyle didn't dare to offend the person in front of him easily. Following Mr. Chu's instructions, he brewed a cup of aged Pu'er tea for Fernando. Fernando took a sip, looking somewhat surprised. He had tasted even the finest teas and among the countless precious teas delivered as tributes each year, Though the tea here might not match the quality he had in the palace, being able to drink this grade of tea in Jinghai was also considered rare. Soon, a roar echoed through the villa, and a private helicopter slowly descended. The others didn't react much, knowing it was Mr. Chu's private aircraft, which occasionally came like this before. However, Kyle wore an expression of amazement. From Mr. Chu's office to the villa, it was only a fifteen-minute drive. Why did he come directly by helicopter? Who exactly was in the room that made Mr. Chu so anxious? The helicopter hadn't landed completely when the cabin door opened. Ian directly jumped down. As soon as his feet touched the ground, he ran towards the office. After running a few steps, he saw Kyle standing nearby, greeted him, and shouted, "Who told you to come out? I asked you to entertain me inside. Damn it, what are you doing running out?" Surprised and somewhat aggrieved, Kyle was at a loss. Even if this person was powerful, he wasn't his boss. About to say something, he saw his boss not slowing down at all, running to the office door. Ian stood at the entrance, meticulously adjusting his attire, knocking on the door, and then entered. "Mr... Mr. Ye." After Ian entered the room, he clasped his fists and knelt abruptly. Fernando raised an eyebrow, a hint of coldness appearing in his eyes. After seven years on the border, his mentality had become as cunning as a demon. "How did you know my identity?" Fernando's lips moved slightly, accompanied by a rapid drop in the room's temperature. His identity was top secret. If some forces from beyond the domain knew he was in Jinghai, it would undoubtedly cause unnecessary trouble. Ian already felt a chill. As a warrior, he knew that the other party had murderous intent. Moreover, as a mid-level Supreme Martial Artist, he couldn't see through the other's cultivation level. He only sensed the overwhelming bloodthirsty aura, confirming his suspicions even more. "Mr... Mr. Ye..." Ian was sweating profusely. "I am Ian. I've known Isaac for many years, and I heard it from him." Ian didn't dare to conceal anything. The person in front of him was feared globally. If he intended to hide something, he might not even know how he would die. "Isaac..." Fernando pondered for a moment, recalling the black-clad Supreme Martial Artist from a few days ago. "Tell Isaac that if you two leak the slightest information about me..." "Mr. Ye, rest assured. Isaac and I will never leak any information about you." Ian hastily replied. Fernando nodded and casually threw a bank card on the table. "I want to purchase this Villa. Name your price, and take it to swipe for yourself." Upon hearing this, Ian quickly said, "Mr. Ye, it's my honor that you are interested in this Villa. I am willing to give it to you free of charge." "Did you not hear what I said? I said to purchase." Fernando's tone was low. "Estimate the value of the Villa yourself, and I'll buy it at double the price."