145: War zone

Qin Yun stared blankly for a moment, beginning to suspect that Haishizi was going to commit a robbery rather than participate in a Warehouse Auction.

However, he quickly snapped out of it and asked jokingly, "Are we going to ransack a royal palace?"

Haishizi was very satisfied with Qin Yun's look of surprise and smiled with a hint of narcissism.

"These bodyguards of mine have combat experience in Africa; they are much more formidable than the soldiers of some small nations."

"The plane is also professionally custom-made. It can defend against bullets below 6mm and has two spare engine casings inside. As long as we don't face professional anti-aircraft machine guns, nothing will go wrong on this plane."

After finishing his self-praise, Haishizi tilted his head up, waiting for the other party's compliments.

Qin Yun was directly dumbfounded. Haishizi had actually custom-ordered a bulletproof plane—was that really necessary?

Could this man really be that afraid of death, or did he frequently enter dangerous environments? Otherwise, who would professionally custom-order such a bulletproof aircraft?

To shoot down a plane, one usually uses aviation machine guns or surface-to-air missiles. At the very least, an RPG could be used at close range.

Bulletproofing wasn't particularly necessary for an aircraft because the outer armor would add a significant amount of weight.

Increased weight adds a lot to the cost of building a plane, and it only provides protection against general machine guns, making it very impractical for military use.

Only someone like Haishizi, who frequently dealt with unknown small factions, would specifically custom-order this kind of plane.

"Can this plane really guarantee everyone's safety? If there's danger, I'll give up on this competition immediately!"

Qin Yun wasn't dazed by Haishizi's assurances. If they were truly entering a dangerous area, the plane's minor bulletproofing wouldn't do anything at all.

The chances of survival if something happened in the air were extremely slim. Although he desperately wanted that half-volume of the yongle encyclopedia, he couldn't risk his own life and Julia's.

Haishizi smiled awkwardly. He hadn't expected Qin Yun to react this way, not trusting his safety measures at all.

"We're going to the rear of Libya this time. Although Libya is at war, our destination isn't a combat zone. As long as we avoid stray bullets, there's no danger, so this plane is enough for the air."

"As for on the ground, that's a peaceful zone. I'm fairly good friends with the local warlord. With a bodyguard team to threaten general petty criminals, there won't be any problems."

Fearing Qin Yun might back out, Haishizi explained hurriedly.

Qin Yun looked at Haishizi scrutinizingly and asked, "Is it really no problem?"

Haishizi patted his chest and guaranteed, "It'll definitely be fine. Otherwise, given my status and my fear of death, I wouldn't take even the slightest risk."

Qin Yun thought for a moment before nodding in agreement.

Although this trip to Belgium seemed unreliable, the fact that Haishizi dared to go meant there wasn't too much danger.

Even if they encountered danger, with his skills, protecting Julia wouldn't be a problem.

Even if something happened, Haishizi would surely be the first to die.

Beside them, Julia's heart was already in a state of turmoil.

Libya was still in the midst of warlord infighting; what if an accident occurred?

Despite Haishizi's solemn guarantees, the situation in Libya was ever-changing. What if war suddenly broke out in the place they were heading?

"Qin, let's just forget it. Half a volume of the yongle encyclopedia isn't worth us taking such a big risk."

Julia was very worried that Qin Yun would meet with an accident.

An individual is simply too insignificant in the face of war, and there were many uncontrollable factors in Belgium.

With Qin Yun's abilities, in less than a year, he would find Xia Country antiques far superior to half a volume of the yongle encyclopedia.

In her view, this adventure was completely unnecessary.

Qin Yun lowered his head in thought, putting on a hesitant expression.

He had already made up his mind to go to Belgium for the warehouse treasure hunt; he was doing this to test Haishizi's bottom line.

This would allow him to gain more bargaining chips for himself.

If it were truly too dangerous, he could also cancel the trip.

Seeing Qin Yun hesitate, Haishizi got a bit anxious.

He turned around, took a brocade box from the safe, and handed it to Qin Yun.

"This is the yongle encyclopedia you want. As long as you agree to go, regardless of the outcome, it belongs to you."

"In addition, there are benefits beyond your imagination. As long as your ability to appraise warehouses is strong, anything is possible."

Haishizi looked at Qin Yun expectantly, waiting for him to agree.

Qin Yun hadn't had a very good impression of Haishizi to begin with.

This man had bought the half-volume of the yongle encyclopedia that belonged to him for no reason and then used it to threaten him into participating in the warehouse treasure hunt in Belgium.

What was even more excessive was that to make the act convincing, he had even demanded Qin Yun use everything in the Secondhand Store as a stake.

Now, seeing Haishizi looking flustered with concern, not only returning the half-volume of the yongle encyclopedia in advance but also promising many benefits.

Qin Yun suppressed a smile: "I will only participate in matters related to the Warehouse Auction; I won't get involved in anything else."

Haishizi quickly agreed: "We're going to Belgium just for the warehouse treasure hunt. I promise I won't do anything else illegal!"

Seeing that Qin Yun intended to agree, Julia got a bit anxious.

"Belgium is a mess. What kind of guarantee can he give for our safety? It's not worth taking such a big risk for half a volume of the yongle encyclopedia."

"Besides, Belgium is very dangerous. Not to mention the poverty, there are battlefields everywhere. What good things could be there? We are ordinary people; we can't accompany this madman to take risks in Belgium."

Julia grabbed Qin Yun's hand, wanting to pull him off the plane.

In her eyes, Haishizi was just a well-disguised big liar; not a single word from this man could be trusted.

Haishizi blocked Qin Yun's path and looked at him with a sincere gaze.

"Trust me, we won't encounter danger in Belgium!"

"I've made the most thorough preparations: I've invited the most professional bodyguard team, leased the most reliable civilian aircraft, and I've already made arrangements over in Belgium. As long as we don't deliberately cause trouble, we won't face any fatal danger."

"As for the quality of the warehouses, you can rest assured. According to reliable sources, there will be quite a few good things inside, and the prices will be lower than usual. Doesn't Xia Country have an old saying, 'the greater the risk, the greater the reward'? The warehouses in Belgium are worth our risk."

"Don't you want that half-volume of the yongle encyclopedia? Besides, even I'm not afraid, so what do you have to worry about?"

Haishizi spoke very sincerely, giving the impression that the situation was entirely under his control.

"Give me half a minute to think about it again."

Qin Yun said with some hesitation.

In his heart, he already understood that this trip to Belgium was unavoidable.

That half-volume of the yongle encyclopedia was something he had to obtain.

If he didn't agree to Haishizi's request, Haishizi would probably burn it rather than give it to him.

As for safety, Qin Yun actually wasn't that worried.

With the Profound Vision Treasure Eye, he could react even if someone fired a sniper shot from the shadows.

Entering bullet time allowed him to dodge bullets and kill enemies.

Despite Haishizi speaking so sincerely, if he didn't agree, Haishizi would surely turn hostile immediately.

Qin Yun's deliberate hesitation was to dispel Haishizi's suspicions.

Big shots who dominate a region like this are the most suspicious.

Despite Haishizi making so many preparations and promising such great benefits.

If he had agreed too readily, there was no telling what Haishizi would think—perhaps he would assume he was falling into someone else's plot.

Qin Yun squeezed Julia's hand firmly and nodded, putting on an act of finally having made up his mind.

"Fine, I agree."