The Magnificent Son-in-law

Seeing Sun Shijie's firm attitude, Xiao Feng had to take a step back and said, "Let's do this, I'll first talk about the details of the deal. If you feel it's not suitable, you can refuse then."

Sun Shijie thought for a moment and nodded, agreeing to this proposition.

"If I'm not mistaken, you're planning to spend the rest of your life digging out the family's treasure, right?"

Xiao Feng guided gently, "You agree to heal her leg, and we can help you find the entrance to the underground cave and dig up the treasure. Moreover, no matter what's inside, we won't take anything!"

"Why should I trust you?" Sun Shijie countered, "What if you become greedy at the sight of money? Wouldn't I be inviting the wolf into the house?"

Upon his words, everyone present exchanged glances, thinking to themselves, seems like there's room for negotiation.

Because Sun Shijie didn't block the topic completely, it meant there was room for discussion.

Xiao Feng seemed to have anticipated this question and said directly, "Of course, using your specialty, you can poison us beforehand. By then, even if we intend to go back on our word, we'll have to weigh it in our hearts.

After all, no matter how much money you have, if you're dead, it's all for nothing."

Sun Shijie fell silent, seemingly considering the feasibility of Xiao Feng's proposal.

And indeed, Sun Shijie couldn't guarantee how long it would take to find the entrance to the underground cave again.

Thinking pessimistically, whether he could even find it in his lifetime was an unknown variable.

Knowing that this treasure has been passed down for nearly ten generations, its value goes without saying.

So, he had to consider it carefully.

Xiao Feng did not urge, silently waiting for the other's response, because sometimes being too impatient could have a negative effect.

The phrase "haste makes waste" applies here.

After a long time, Sun Shijie said with concern, "I'm sorry, I still can't fully trust you."

"Why?" Fujiwara Keiaki couldn't help but ask.

"Because you could completely turn against me after finding the treasure and being cured of the poison," Sun Shijie said honestly.

Xiao Feng was amused, never expecting the old guy to be so stubborn!

"So according to you, we have to stay poisoned until you're about to die and then leave a note telling us where the antidote is?"

"Not exactly, but in any case, let me think it over carefully before making a decision."

"Think it over? Think it over my foot!" Xiao Feng said irritably, "How much time do you think you can waste? If her leg isn't treated soon, it will be beyond help, understand? Moreover, do you think not agreeing to our terms will keep you safe? Wake up!"

Su Yuzhuo felt warm inside and couldn't help but secretly rejoice, it seemed he still cared about her.

"What do you mean?" Sun Shijie frowned.

"You said yourself, starting two years ago, many people have had their eyes on the treasure left by your ancestors, and they already have a rough idea of its location.

Apart from who these people are and how they discovered the treasure, have you considered that maybe those people from two years ago never left, but are waiting for you to find the treasure yourself?"

Of course, Xiao Feng's words were somewhat exaggerated, but Sun Shijie had to wonder, what if those people really didn't leave two years ago?

In that case, he might painstakingly find the treasure, only for others to swoop in and take it, making all his efforts in vain.

Moreover, if the treasure passed down by ancestors is taken from his hands, how could he face his ancestors?

As if seeing through Sun Shijie's thoughts, Xiao Feng smiled and said, "Now, the only path in front of you is cooperation, unless you want the treasure your ancestors left behind to gather dust, you have no choice!"

Before Sun Shijie could respond, he added, "And let me tell you, during these two years, do you think those eyeing your ancestral treasures just sat back waiting for you?

If that Jiu Ye refuses to come out, can you be certain they didn't find someone else?

Maybe some expert has already pinpointed the location, started digging, and by the time you figure it out, even if you find it, all that might be left is an empty shell."

This is the effect of psychological suggestion, Xiao Feng said all this to make Sun Shijie anxious, as long as he got anxious, things would be easier.

However, unexpectedly, after hearing this, Sun Shijie shook his head confidently, "Impossible, the cave is filled with traps. Even Iwakami Ryoji almost lost his life back in the day. If those people go in, it's a dead end!"

Xiao Feng was slightly taken aback, then sneered, "If you put it that way, then there's nothing I can do. I can only tell you, times are changing, technology is advancing, traps that could kill people back then might just be a joke today.

For instance, sending robots to trigger traps, using drones to scout overhead, they go in seeking treasure and wouldn't consider whether relics need protection or not."

Sun Shijie's expression changed immediately, clearly wavering from the words.

In two years, anything could happen, and what Xiao Feng said wasn't impossible.

Sun Shijie, being a decisive man, nodded immediately, "Okay! I'll agree to your terms, but on the premise that all of you must take my poison, and if anyone does jump out to seize the treasure, you cannot stand by idly.

Of course, I won't let you exert yourselves for nothing, once successful, I will gift you a herb over a hundred years old and an exclusive formula for external wound medicine."

From these words, it seemed Sun Shijie was honest and straightforward; a cunning person could use the poison to control others, renegotiating any terms.

It's like a person going into surgery, being anesthetized, and then discussing surgery fees, with their life in another's hands, no matter how draconian the terms, they'd have to submit.

Xiao Feng turned to look at the young girl and others, since Sun Shijie's terms involved everyone, he couldn't just agree on behalf of them.

Even though Xiao Feng was confident that if he decided on his own to agree, none of the others would dissent even if they felt unhappy, but he didn't want to do that, because basic respect was necessary.

"We have no objections." Lin Zhiyan glanced at Lin Jiaxuan and spoke first.

In her mind, if not for Su Yuzhuo providing the channel, she couldn't have met Sun Shijie, and though the treatment plan was unacceptable, it still felt like seeing the dawn of hope.

Most importantly, since Xiao Feng was clearly helping Su Yuzhuo, Lin Zhiyan naturally wouldn't undermine Xiao Feng.

"I have no problem either." Lu Yao quickly voiced her stance.

As for Fujiwara Keiaki, there was no need to ask further.

So, only the young girl was left without a marked attitude.

Realizing this, everyone's eyes unintentionally turned to her.