156: They're all our own people.

Qin Yun did not want to let this opportunity slip away.

As an Agent, whether Robert was trustworthy was another matter, but he was competent at intelligence work in Belgium.

However, his hands were tied when it came to opposing local warlord forces.

Leon was one of the top warlords in the region, making him the perfect candidate to deal with Haishizi.

"Is it really not enough even if I buy more items for you at the auction?"

Qin Yun wanted to move Leon with profit and money.

Leon shook his head. "Our family has a stake in the auction. Every faction in Belgium uses this auction to make money. If I continue to act recklessly there, it will affect the auction's reputation."

"Then fewer Tycoons would risk coming to Belgium. That would offend all the factions here and impact my family's interests. I cannot do that."

Although Leon sympathized with Qin Yun, he couldn't let it affect his own interests.

Qin Yun hadn't expected this reason and didn't know what to say for a moment.

His strongest advantage had been rejected by Leon. What else could move this local warlord?

He didn't give up; closing his eyes, his mind raced to find a way to break the deadlock.

Leon looked at Qin Yun with a smile on his face.

He was curious what other chips the young man he admired still held.

A flash of inspiration suddenly struck Qin Yun's mind. The auction brought profit to all factions in Belgium.

Could he provide direct benefits to Leon's family instead?

Collective interests certainly couldn't compare to personal interests.

Perhaps that would be enough to sway Leon.

"I have many connections in the United States, especially among Collectors and Treasure Hunters."

"If you just transport your goods to the States, I can sell them for several times the price you get here."

"I maintain good relations with US officials and can even build bridges for you to facilitate better cooperation."

To entice Leon, Qin Yun began to list his advantages and the benefits he could bring to Leon's family.

Leon looked at Qin Yun with a face full of doubt. He believed Qin Yun had connections.

But he didn't quite believe Qin Yun could influence US policy toward Belgium or handle a large number of valuable collectibles and warehouses.

"Can you really sell off precious collectibles on your end?"

"If you dare utter a single lie, you won't be able to take a single step out of my military camp."

The issue of connections was hard to verify, but if Qin Yun truly had channels to dispose of collectibles, he might be an excellent partner.

"Of course. I am the initiator of the large-scale Warehouse Auctions in Borton City, and I will be a key organizer for them in the future."

"At a Warehouse Auction, I can help process at least a dozen treasures and over a hundred warehouses."

Qin Yun was extremely grateful for the channel provided by the Borton City large-scale Warehouse Auctions.

Previously, he only wanted to find the whereabouts of the yongle encyclopedia; he hadn't expected it might serve a life-saving purpose here.

Individual strength was somewhat insufficient when facing warlords and consortiums.

So what if you could find good things in a warehouse? They were the ones organizing the auctions.

In this lawless Belgium, they could directly find out what was inside the warehouses.

It was vital to build one's own power through connections.

If he had enough power, Haishizi certainly wouldn't have dared to threaten him using the yongle encyclopedia.

And Leon wouldn't be able to ignore his small request.

Seeing Qin Yun's confident expression, Leon was stunned for a moment.

He truly hadn't expected Qin Yun to have such a good liquidation channel.

If Belgian collectibles were smuggled to the US and sold at Warehouse Auctions, they could be exchanged for clean money that didn't need laundering.

This would be beneficial for the entire family.

"Wait a moment. I need to contact my father about this."

Leon hesitated for a long while before calling his father right in front of Qin Yun.

Cooperating with Qin Yun could even affect the family's strategic direction. If he really opened up a new source of wealth through Qin Yun...

...he would be a hero of the family. However, only his father could make the final decision on this matter.

"Dad, Qin Yun is at my camp. He says he can process precious collectibles through Warehouse Auctions. I think it's a good way to make money. What do you think?"

Once the call connected, Leon briefly explained Qin Yun's proposal.

"Qin Yun? Is it really Qin Yun? The Eastern Kid who is incredibly skilled at warehouse treasure hunting?"

"Give him the phone. I have something to confirm with him."

Salisbury's excited voice came from the other end. Qin Yun, standing over a meter away, could even hear some of it.

"Alright, I'll give it to him now." Leon handed the phone to Qin Yun. "My dad wants to talk to you."

"Hello, I am Qin Yun. It's a pleasure to discuss cooperation with you."

Qin Yun hadn't expected to alert one of Belgium's top warlord leaders. He felt a bit apprehensive as he took the phone and offered his greetings.

If this man said a single word, what would Haishizi even be?

He wouldn't dare say another word.

Qin Yun might even be able to walk through Belgium unchallenged.

Such was the influence of a great warlord who held the power of life and death over a nation in turmoil.

"Let's set the cooperation aside for a moment. Are you really Qin Yun? Do you have any memory of Bruno?"

Salisbury asked urgently on the other end.

Qin Yun didn't understand why Salisbury would mention Bruno, but since he asked, he answered honestly, "Yes, I am Qin Yun."

"I have a good relationship with Bruno. Over two weeks ago, I bid on warehouses with him and we had quite a good harvest."

"To express his gratitude, he even gave me a twenty percent stake in his Silver Mine Company."

Qin Yun's mind worked rapidly, trying to figure out the relationship between Salisbury and Bruno.

If they were friends, he might very well be able to use Leon's help to escape Haishizi's indirect control.

On the other end of the phone, Salisbury laughed heartily and loudly.

"Hahaha! I thought your name sounded familiar. It turns out my brother Bruno has mentioned Qin Yun's name to me many times."

"Bruno and I are biological brothers. Helping Bruno is the same as helping me. Now that you're on my territory, feel free to ask Leon for anything you need. Contact me if Leon can't help."

"In Belgium, you can do as you please and enjoy yourself. Otherwise, if Bruno hears I mistreated his good friend, he'll blame me."

Hearing Salisbury's words, Qin Yun was stunned.

He never imagined that Bruno and Salisbury would be biological brothers.

"Thank you for your kindness. I'm just a small figure and don't need much help. Being able to meet Leon is already very satisfying for me."

At this moment, Qin Yun's heart actually calmed down. He didn't lose his head just because of his connection to Bruno.

To him, as long as he wasn't doing anything illegal in Belgium, escaping Haishizi's control was enough.

As for dealing with Haishizi, that guy was already being watched by US intelligence; his good days were likely numbered.

"You're being too polite. Bruno's friend is my friend, and I won't mistreat a friend. Give the phone to Leon, I have something to say to him."

Qin Yun acknowledged and handed the phone back to Leon.

"Leon, Qin Yun is your Uncle Bruno's good friend. Treat him as one of our own. Feel free to discuss any business that is beneficial to the family."

Hearing his father's words, Leon quickly replied, "Yes, Father, I understand. I will certainly treat Qin Yun as an honored guest."

After the father and son chatted for a bit, Leon hung up and gave Qin Yun a tight hug.

"So we are on the same side! Business matters will be easy to talk about."

"Haishizi is just a matter of one word from me. If he dares to say 'no' even once, I'll have him shot on the spot!"