Noticing Charlie’s resolute demeanor, Zhou Liangyun feltpelled to caution him, saying, “Master, please avoid any direct confrontations with the Rothschild family on my ount. I cannot bear the consequences. It would jeopardize therger n…”


    Charlie nodded in understanding. “Uncle Zhou, rest assured. Right now, the enemy is exposed while we remain in the shadows. It’s rtively simple to tarnish the Rothschild family’s reputation and unsettle them.” As he spoke, Charlie turned to Zhou Liangyun and added, “Uncle Zhou, I have a few questions that I hope you can rify for me.”


    Zhou Liangyun responded promptly, “Young master, feel free to ask.”


    Charlie quickly inquired, “I want to understand how my father came into contact with the Nine Mysteries Sutra, specifically the ‘Preface’ and the ‘Nine Mysterious Scriptures’. Additionally, how did he be associated with the Po Qing Society?”


    Zhou Liangyun sighed and replied, “Your father’s journey is quite simr to yours. He acquired the ‘Preface to the Nine Mysterious Scriptures’ in a fashion not unlike how you obtained the ‘Nine Mysterious Scriptures.’”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Recalling some information previously shared by his uncle, Charlie asked with surprise, “So, my father also found the ‘Nine Mysterious Scriptures Preface’ through an antique?”


    “Yes,” Zhou Liangyun affirmed with a serious nod.<fnaef1> Checktest chapters at find{n}ovel</fnaef1>


    Charlie pressed further, “What exactly transpired?”


    Zhou Liangyun borated, “You received the ‘Nine Mysterious Heavenly Scriptures’ through your father’s request for me to deliver them to you. However, your father’s acquisition of the ‘Nine Mysterious Scriptures Preface’ was purely coincidental.”


    He continued with a detailed ount, “In the past, your father, much like myself, had a passion for studying the Book of Changes and various Chinese antiques. He frequently visited stores in Queens searching for treasures, and we often examined some antique artifacts together.”


    “Our shared interests and aspirations forged a strong friendship between your father and me. During that period, our families’ antique shops flourished, but we also faced numerous challenges and schemes from others. We relied heavily on your father’s support to navigate those difficulties; he truly was a benefactor to our family.” Zhou Liangyun reminisced, sighing as he recalled the past. “One significant day many years ago, a down-and-out British aristocrat visited our store in London. Facing dire circumstances, he sought to liquidate various antiques, a significant portion of which originated from China. Knowing our expertise in Chinese antiques, he approached us with the hope of selling all his Chinese cultural relics.”


    “At that time, I traveled to London to appraise the collection of this distressed nobleman. He had a total of 487 Chinese cultural relics, many of which were quite valuable. Among them were over a dozen blue and white porcin pieces from the Yuan and Ming dynasties, alongside two exceptionally rare pastels, and countless other porcin items from the official kilns of the Qing Dynasty.”


    “In the antique market, blue and white porcin and pastels are regarded as some of the finest,manding high prices. Simrly, pieces from official kilns are synonymous with quality and also fetch premium prices.”</p“at>