Chapter 448: Purchasing Property

In Aurora City, if a child in the family became a law enforcer, that was a huge deal. Although they couldn't go home every day, it wasn't difficult to find time to go back after a while... Taking a step back, even if they joined the Twilight Society, there was no rule that they couldn't continue to contact their previous relatives and friends.

What kind of organization was this [Floating Life Painting] that it managed things even more strictly than the Twilight Society?

Chen Ling suddenly had a premonition that the [Floating Life Painting] of the Red Dust Realm might be much more complex than the law enforcers of Aurora City... far more than what he had seen.

Chen Ling walked to the third painting, lifted it to take a look, and found that it was also empty behind it, so he sighed helplessly in his heart.

Sure enough... that painting was not here.

But Chen Ling was not surprised. The Red Dust Main City was so big; if he could find that scroll just by finding a random treasure vault of the Big Dipper Consortium, it would be too much of a coincidence.

"It seems the Special Envoy is very interested in portrait paintings?" Mu Chunsheng was slightly confused by Chen Ling’s actions.

"Not bad." Chen Ling said coldly. "Why? Does Director Mu have other collections?"

"That’s not it. In terms of calligraphy and paintings, I don't have many collections."

Mu Chunsheng’s heart moved, and then he smiled. "When it comes to calligraphy and paintings, the Flower Capital Consortium has the richest collection in the Main City... It is said that there are over a hundred famous paintings in the treasure vault of that old thing Zong Wen, most of which are authentic works by famous masters of [Floating Life Painting]."

"Oh?"

Chen Ling looked at Mu Chunsheng in surprise, unsure for a moment whether he was instigating him to deal with the Flower Capital Consortium or if it was true... If Zong Wen had over a hundred famous paintings, then the thing they were looking for was very likely there.

Seeming to see through Chen Ling’s thoughts, Mu Chunsheng immediately added, "This is not something I just said. Zong Wen’s fanaticism for calligraphy and paintings is known to everyone in the Main City. If the Special Envoy doesn't believe me, just ask anyone and you’ll know.

However... that old thing has always been stingy, a complete miser. Making him give away treasures is like killing his parents; he’s not even willing to sell them... Unlike our Big Dipper Consortium, which is so generous. Giving away the sandalwood peace Buddha is just wanting to make friends with the Special Envoy."

Mu Chunsheng said with a smile, while stepping on Zong Wen. "By the way, I have already sent someone to the auction house to send that sandalwood peace Buddha that was snatched back. It was already agreed to be given to the Special Envoy, and I, Mu Chunsheng, will never go back on my word."

Chen Ling nodded slightly, not surprised in his heart.

After Chen Ling’s operation, the sandalwood peace Buddha not only completely ignited the war between Big Dipper and Flower Capital, but also returned to his hands openly... It could be said to be killing two birds with one stone.

After visiting the treasure vault, Chen Ling was invited into the private residence. A long table full of luxurious dishes was already prepared. On the lawn at the entrance, several famous chefs were still carefully preparing the dinner dishes.

Chen Ling sat down in his seat, and after being warmly invited to taste a few dishes, he stated his main purpose for today:

"Director Mu, I have a business deal. I wonder if you are interested."

Hearing that Chen Ling wanted to "talk business" with him again, Mu Chunsheng immediately remembered the crazy auction that night, and his face turned ugly, but he still asked with a stiff upper lip: "What... what kind of business?"

"I want to buy some property from the Big Dipper Consortium."

"Property?"

Mu Chunsheng was stunned. He didn't expect that as soon as the Special Envoy opened his mouth, he would want to buy something from the Big Dipper Consortium...

"It’s not any particularly valuable property, just a few stalls and a few storefronts." Chen Ling said expressionlessly. "To tell you the truth, Director Mu, I like the Red Dust Main City very much. When I’m no longer a Special Envoy one day, I might come to the Red Dust Main City to retire... Before that, I want to leave a place for myself."

Hearing this, Mu Chunsheng was overjoyed. What did it mean that the Special Envoy might come to the Main City to retire?

It meant that an eighth-rank powerhouse without an organization would live in the Red Dust Main City for a long time... Isn't this the best time to win over the Special Envoy?? Even if he wasn't around one day, as long as the Special Envoy was still there, he could protect the Big Dipper Consortium from falling!

"Special Envoy, you are being too polite!" Mu Chunsheng said immediately. "If the Special Envoy wants property, I will just give it to you. You can pick any of the Big Dipper Consortium’s properties in the Red Dust Main City!"

Chen Ling shook his head slightly. "I’m just looking for a place to retire, and I don't want to owe anyone any favors... You should understand what I mean. I must buy these properties myself."

Mu Chunsheng was still unwilling to give up and entangled with Chen Ling for a long time, but eventually lost...

He had someone bring a map of the Big Dipper Consortium’s properties in the Red Dust Main City, pointed to all the places marked in red, and said heartily:

"Except for those pillar industries, you can pick any of the others. For the sake of our friendship, I’ll give you a 30% discount on the final price..."

Chen Ling scanned the property map and sighed again in his heart at the wealth of the Big Dipper Consortium. From casinos and shops to residential buildings, the Big Dipper Consortium’s industrial coverage was very wide. After thinking for a moment, he pointed to a casino and several adjacent jade shops and said:

"Just these."

"You want this?" Mu Chunsheng was a little confused when he saw Chen Ling’s choice. "The income from these storefronts is not much, and the place is also very small... Won't you pick some more?"

"No more. Calculate the price."

Chen Ling wanted these properties naturally for the sake of the Twilight Society’s base. In fact, his goal was only the casino covering 700 square meters. After all, such a place had mixed personnel and was most suitable for gathering intelligence. However, to cover his tracks, Chen Ling also picked a few jade shops.

After Mu Chunsheng’s calculation, the final quote was 20 million, and Chen Ling directly offset the price of the sandalwood peace Buddha with Mu Chunsheng, deducting 8 million, and finally spent 12 million to get the ownership of one casino and three jade shops.

After all, something like a sandalwood peace Buddha was useless even if Chen Ling brought it back to the Theater Dao Ancient Treasury, and it would take time to auction it. It was better to cash it out directly with Mu Chunsheng, which was convenient for both parties.

As the night grew darker, Chen Ling finished dinner in the Big Dipper Consortium’s manor and was invited by Mu Chunsheng to stay overnight. He even waved and called over a dozen beautiful maids for Chen Ling to choose from, but was refused.

Helpless, he could only watch Chen Ling sit back in the car and watch him leave the manor little by little, disappearing into the night sky.

"Dad, why is this Special Envoy so stubborn?" Mu Chunsheng’s son pushed the wheelchair and couldn't help but ask. "We offered him such a high price, and he still doesn't want to be our honorary director of the Big Dipper Consortium?"