62: This child is no ordinary person!

"A third gold card?!"

Yao Tianxiao had lived most of his life, considering himself knowledgeable and having weathered many storms.

But today, in front of this seemingly ordinary young man, his proud experience and judgment were completely overturned!

A gold Heavenly Thunder Light Falcon and a gold Raging Waves Sea Soul were already extraordinary.

Now, there was an unheard-of, gold Nine-Tailed Illusion Heart Fox, leaning towards mental illusion techniques!

This could no longer be explained by mere good luck!

This was simply a miracle!

No!

It was even more unbelievable than a miracle!

Yao Tianxiao looked at Lu Yuan's composure; his previous conjectures now seemed so ridiculous.

card gambling?

To continuously gamble out three gold cards, one of which was such a rare illusion type?

"Good... good a Nine-Tailed Illusion Heart Fox!"

His gaze towards Lu Yuan had completely changed. It was no longer that of a potential junior, but an investment-worthy partner.

Even in the provincial capital's main branch, he would be a distinguished guest.

"Young Friend Lu, I, Yao Tianxiao, pride myself on judging countless people, but today I realize what it truly means to be mistaken!"

"With three... no, at least three gold cards, you are no ordinary person!"

He couldn't help but speculate again.

"Are you... a young master from a hidden aristocratic family in the capital, here for training? Or... did you obtain a legacy in some ancient ruin?"

Those ancient families in the capital, with their profound and unfathomable foundations, might indeed cultivate such monstrous talents.

Or perhaps, some lost ruins truly held opportunities to defy fate.

But then, he negated his own thoughts.

"No..."

Yao Tianxiao shook his head, rejecting his own guess.

"If they were scions of those hidden great families, their conduct would never be so... casual and unrestrained, even to the point of... being utterly reckless."

Children of great families are bound by rules in every word and action, and would never, like Lu Yuan, dare to single-handedly confront the Black Water Gang for their parents. Their actions would be more geared towards maximizing profit, rather than seeking immediate revenge.

"As for a secret realm legacy..."

A flicker of doubt crossed his mind.

"After Black Crow, I sent people to thoroughly search that area in the South District, including near your home, as well as that abandoned factory and the surrounding wild Beast Hunting Zone."

"Aside from traces of a fierce battlefield, only in the core area of the Outpost did we find a huge, nearly hundred-meter-diameter pit, leveled to the ground..."

"That pit was unremarkable... Besides that, there were no signs of a secret realm opening or a ruin existing."

Lu Yuan neither confirmed nor denied Yao Tianxiao's speculations, maintaining a faint smile on his face.

He brought the conversation back on track.

"Mr. Yao, my origins are not important."

"What's important is, does this card meet the terms of our previous transaction?"

He pointed to the shimmering Nine-Tailed Illusion Heart Fox on the table.

"It meets! It more than meets!"

Yao Tianxiao almost blurted out.

A gold quality illusion-type beast taming card!

Its value simply cannot be measured in money!

Let alone five million star coins, even fifty million, or a hundred million, it would attract countless major forces to fiercely compete for it at a large auction!

This card, for a business family like the Yao Family, held immense strategic significance!

Whether used to cultivate core family members or as an unexpected trump card, it could play an unimaginable role!

"This Nine-Tailed Illusion Heart Fox... its value far exceeds our previous agreement!"

"Young Friend Lu, according to the agreement, buying this card for five million star coins is a huge bargain for our Yao Family!"

He wasn't a fool.

Lu Yuan presenting this card was, of course, to fulfill his promise.

But at the same time, it was also to showcase his own value and potential!

A person who could produce three gold cards had limitless future achievements!

Such a person should only be befriended, never offended!

The previous five million was compensation for saving a life.

Now, the nature of this transaction had quietly changed.

This was an investment!

It was an early investment in a future top-tier expert!

"In that case," Yao Tianxiao waved his hand.

"Besides the agreed five million, our Yao Family will add another five million star coins!"

"A total of ten million!"

"Consider it... a sponsorship to wish Young Friend Lu a triumphant victory and first place in the upcoming Jiang City Newcomer Tournament!"

He directly doubled the amount and found a reasonable excuse.

This not only expressed recognition of the Nine-Tailed Illusion Heart Fox's value but also further deepened his alliance with Lu Yuan.

"You don't need to have any concerns about the Lin Family!" A cold light flashed in Yao Tianxiao's eyes, his tone chilling, "I have my arrangements, ensuring they won't dare, and won't have the chance to harass you!"

A monstrous genius with the potential of at least three gold cards was worth the Yao Family paying a greater price to win over and protect!

Beside him, Mother Yao, seeing her husband's decision, showed a approving smile and nodded slightly.

Her gaze towards Lu Yuan was also filled with admiration and... relief.

Relief that her daughter had inadvertently befriended such a limitless potential friend.

If he were to be taken as a son-in-law... Yao Xiao, however, had been in a daze until now.

She looked at the Nine-Tailed Illusion Heart Fox on the table, then at Lu Yuan beside her.

An inexplicable emotion grew in her heart.

Three parts amazement, six parts curiosity, and one part distance due to his inscrutability.

However... this Nine-Tailed Illusion Heart Fox was indeed... so beautiful, so beloved... especially its illusion and mind control abilities, they were simply tailor-made for her!

She suddenly recalled Lu Yuan's previous question to her—

"What do you think... or rather... what type of gold card do you personally prefer?"

"I guarantee you'll like it."

Yao Xiao's face suddenly flushed a light pink.

Lu Yuan felt Yao Tianxiao's goodwill and understood.

The other party had clearly seen his greater value and decided to increase investment, wanting to tie him to the Yao Family's war chariot.

In a way, this suited him perfectly.

What he lacked most now were resources and time.

With the Yao Family's support and these ten million star coins, his subsequent cultivation and card choices would be much smoother.

"Since Mr. Yao is so generous, then I shall not decline."

Lu Yuan didn't refuse much, openly accepting this "sponsorship."

The transaction was completed quickly.

Yao Tianxiao was decisive in his actions, immediately producing a black card and handing it to Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan then gently placed the Nine-Tailed Illusion Heart Fox card into Yao Xiao's hand.

Mission accomplished.

Lu Yuan put away the black card containing ten million star coins and stood up to bid farewell.

"Mr. Yao, Auntie, it's getting late, I'll head back now."

"Oh! Young Friend Lu, it's already late, why not stay here tonight?" Yao Tianxiao quickly stood up.

"No need, I just happen to be going home to visit my parents tonight," Lu Yuan smiled and politely declined.

"Then I'll have the driver take you!"

"Thank you, Mr. Yao."

"No need to be polite. If you have any difficulties in the future, just call me directly."

Yao Xiao also stood up, "I'll see you out."

The two walked out of the villa side by side.

Moonlight spilled onto the tree-lined path of the estate, lengthening their figures.

Yao Xiao tried to speak several times, but could only utter mumbles.

Finally, her pretty face flushed: "That card... thank you."

Lu Yuan paused, turning his head to look at her. In the moonlight, the girl's cheeks glowed with an unusual blush.

"No need to thank me, it's a transaction."

He then added, with a hint of teasing.

"I hope it can match your Thousand Illusions Butterfly."

Yao Xiao's face grew even redder, and she softly "hmm"ed, not daring to look at him again.

After seeing Lu Yuan into the hovercar and watching it disappear into the night, Yao Xiao turned and returned to the villa.

In the living room.

Yao Tianxiao was holding the Nine-Tailed Illusion Heart Fox, turning it over and over, examining it carefully, unable to put it down.

Mother Yao was brewing tea nearby, a smile on her face.

Seeing her daughter return, Mother Yao beckoned.

"Xiao, come here."

Yao Xiao walked to her mother's side and sat down.

Mother Yao handed her a cup of warm, fragrant tea and asked softly, "What do you think of that Lu Yuan...?"

Yao Xiao held the teacup, her small face redder than the tea, and whispered, "He... he's very formidable... and very mysterious..."

"More than just formidable," Yao Tianxiao looked up, sighing, "He's a monster! This small place, Jiang City, probably won't be able to keep him for long."

He carefully put away the Nine-Tailed Illusion Heart Fox into a specially made Source Power sealed box.

"Your mother will temporarily keep this card for you," Yao Tianxiao looked at his daughter, "I'll give it to you when you break through to the third rank and can fully control it."

"Mm." Yao Xiao nodded obediently, knowing this was for her own good.

The power of a gold card was too strong, and the Source Power requirement was high. With her current strength, forcibly contracting it into a card slot would be harmful rather than beneficial.

After the mother and daughter returned to their rooms.

Yao Tianxiao stood up and walked to the window. The direction Lu Yuan had left was long since empty.

But he seemed to see a dazzling new star, slowly rising.

"Investigate for me!"

He suddenly spoke, giving an order to the air.

A guard hidden in the shadows appeared silently, kneeling on one knee.

"Use all resources to thoroughly investigate the detailed cause of that huge pit in the South District! Don't miss any clue!"

"Yes!"

"Also, the Lin Family..."

A cold glint flashed in Yao Tianxiao's eyes.

"It's time to teach them a lesson and make them face reality!"

"Spread the word that Lu Yuan is someone our Yao Family values."

"Anyone who dares to touch him is an enemy of our Yao Family!"

"Furthermore, prepare a 'gift' for Lin Haige."

"Remind him not to overreach, or his hand... might be chopped off!"

"Understood!"

The guard's figure once again merged into the shadows and disappeared.

In the living room, only Yao Tianxiao's back remained, hands clasped behind him, and the rising tea fragrance from the cup...