Chapter 2168: Chapter 2168: The Wind Rises and the Clouds Gather
Qin Yu smiled slightly, gave the reins a vigorous shake, and Bai Xue and Bai Shan carried him and Su Ziyan away from the Huaqi Camel Company.
Xu Kun’s face was filled with disappointment, having white camels would have made searching for ancient ruins much easier.
Alas, it was all wishful thinking!
Xu Kun braced himself, speaking politely, "Uncle Zaji, now that Bai Xue and Bai Shan have left, can we continue with our business? We want to rent seven top-quality camels!"
"No problem, esteemed guests, please follow me," Old Zaji led the group towards the main entrance of the Huaqi Auction House.
Due to the departure of Bai Xue and Bai Shan, Old Zaji’s mood wasn’t very high, and he didn’t have any intention of cutting a ruthless deal. He quickly assisted Xu Kun and the others in selecting seven pretty good camels.
"For seven camels, the daily rent is five thousand, let’s pay upfront for a week!"
"No problem, give me the account number, I’ll make the transfer."
Soon after, the transfer was completed. Old Zaji, with a bewildered face, looked at the message alert, hesitantly said, "Mr. Xu, the rent for one week is thirty-five thousand. Why did you give me a hundred thousand?"
"The extra sixty-five thousand is for the guide’s commission. I hope Uncle Zaji can lead us into the desert."
Old Zaji chuckled bitterly; "Mr. Xu, I’m all but a bag of bones now, I can’t withstand such rigors. I’m afraid I’d earn this money without having a life to spend it!"
Xu Kun looked at Bai Yi with pleading eyes. Bai Yi was also in difficulty, as he and Old Zaji had a pretty average relationship. Bai Yi spread his hands in a gesture that said he was powerless and stepped aside.
Seeing the difficult expression on both their faces, Basen laughed and said, "Old Zaji, aren’t you reluctant to part with Bai Xue and Bai Shan?
You can join us in the desert; we can follow Bai Xue and Bai Shan for a stretch.
That way, won’t you be able to see them again?"
Basen’s words brightened Old Zaji’s eyes, who energetically slapped his thigh, "What are we waiting for? Let’s set off immediately!"
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Riding on Bai Xue and Bai Shan, Qin Yu and Su Ziyan became an attraction, with countless onlookers pointing and whispering.
"My God, what’s gotten into the old miser Zaji today? He actually rented out the white camels?"
"Unbelievable! It defies all logic! I’ve been begging Old Zaji for years, no matter how much I pleaded or pressured him, he just refused to lend the white camels to me, not even for one day!"
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Qin Yu and Su Ziyan exchanged a smile. If only these people knew that Bai Shan and Bai Xue were actually given to them, what would they think?
Several managers of the Camel Trading Companies quickly passed this news back to their circles!
The entities behind the Camel Companies started an urgent investigation, digging up the public identities of Qin Yu and Su Ziyan!
Su Group? CEO? Driver? How did these two manage to get their hands on two white camels from Old Zaji?
When the white camels were with Old Zaji, they didn’t dare covet them, due to the formidable power behind him! Many who coveted the white camels met with a violent death!
Now the opportunity had finally come! Suddenly, there was a stir near the desert! Several secret teams urgently moved towards the desert!
Old Zaji, leading the exploration team, quickly got their gear in order and set out, following the footprints of Bai Shan and Bai Xue.
In their hasty movement, no one noticed that Bai Yi was quietly sending several text messages.
Moreover, he was scattering a strange powder along the way.
Qin Yu and Su Ziyan, riding Bai Shan and Bai Xue leisurely towards the desert, were relaxed as if on a scenic tour, not tense at all.