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Ning Wanxi was stunned, feeling both amused and exasperated. Although I wasn't planning on taking it back, there's no need for you to play the good guy.
Qin Yuzhen also glared at him and said to Ning Wanxi, "Wanxi, let's keep public matters public and private matters private. You should take the money, otherwise, I'll be up all night unable to sleep if I take it."
Ning Wanxi heard this, pursed her red lips, and accepted it. She wasn't the daughter-in-law of the Lu Family anymore. Even if she didn't care about the money, Uncle Lu and Aunt Qin would probably feel uncomfortable about it, so it was best to accept it.
Luo Chao also understood that without contribution, one shouldn't accept rewards. His mom wasn't a money-lover, and even if she was, she would do so with integrity. So, he didn't say anything further—it was just a joke earlier.
"Young man, please wait," just as Luo Chao was about to leave, an elderly voice called out from behind. Turning around, he saw a kindly old man with white hair standing there, appearing to be over 70 years old, yet still coming for a mountainous climb—how admirable!
Luo Chao straightforwardly asked, "Old man, do you need sothing?"
Qin Yuzhen glared at him and quickly said, "Sir, my son is rude. Please don't mind him. May I ask if there's anything we can help with?"
The old man laughed heartily and said, "No worries, no worries. I feel this young man is straightforward and honest. Young fellow, can you sell this dog?"
"How much are you offering?" Luo Chao asked with interest.
The old man raised one finger, "Ten million!"
"What!" Qin Yuzhen's legs trembled in astonishnt, thinking, has this old man lost his mind? How can a dog be worth ten million?
Everyone present was dumbstruck—ten million could buy several beauties for ho pampering, yet he's buying just one dog. Though this dog seed quite formidable, it couldn't be worth such a price!
Ning Wanxi appeared to recognize the old man and her eyes were filled with vibrant light, but she didn't say a word because she didn't want the old man to know who she was.
After all, Ning Wanxi wanted to hide her relationship with Luo Chao, and she didn't even want to go mountain climbing today. She couldn't refuse Aunt Qin's invitation and only ca after taking a half-day off.
All the people uttered in surprise, yet this old man had clear eyes, filled with affection and dedication—unlike soone whose mind had deteriorated. Anyone willing to offer ten million for a dog couldn't be ordinary, but no one could recognize him, leaving them curious about his identity.
"Not for sale!" Luo Chao shook his hand, astonishing everyone further—was this kid crazy, not selling for ten million?
Everyone felt that both Luo Chao and this old man were incredible people—ten million to buy a dog, and ten million but he wouldn't sell? What kind of stunt was this? It was quite a blow to their fragile hearts.
Qin Yuzhen was also shocked, feeling like it was a dream. If her son sold the dog, wouldn't he instantly beco a multimillionaire? But she found it hard to believe this was real, feeling like she was in a fog, unsure of reality versus illusion.
"Young man, may I have a word with you?" The old man said mysteriously.
Luo Chao nodded and walked to the side with him, knowing in his heart that this old man genuinely appreciated the dog; otherwise, why offer such a high price?
"Since you won't sell it, I won't insist. You probably know this isn't an ordinary dog, let alone a wolfdog," the old man said with regret. "The Pit Bull Terrier dares to fight tigers and lions, yet it—"
The old man glanced at the small wolf napping on the ground, his eyes full of fervent admiration, "Yet it made the Pit Bull submit directly, indicating it's more formidable than tigers or lions, and such canine power would only co from the long-extinct Gray Wolf."
"To be frank, old man, I must admit your vision is unique," with his secret exposed, Luo Chao saw no reason to hide it.
The old man stroked his beard, laughing heartily, "The Gray Wolf, what a treasure of Huaxia. Never did I expect to witness one before I die, it's worth dying for!"
It's rumored that the Gray Wolf can easily defeat a full-grown lion, and apparently, it's true, as the fear from the Pit Bulls was apparent enough.
Watching the old man's joyful expression, Luo Chao was afraid he might laugh himself to death and quickly asked, "Old man, are you okay?"
"I'm in good health, don't worry," the old man laughed, "Since you're not selling, I won't rob you of your pleasure. I won't ntion this to anyone else, rest assured."
Luo Chao thought of the old man's deanor and grace, so he admitted that the small wolf was indeed a Gray Wolf, but he withheld that it was the Wolf King. If he said that, the old man might be even more astounded, perhaps truly collapsing in excitent.
To protect the old man's life, he decided to keep quiet. The power of the Wolf King, how could it be sothing even the Pit Bull Terrier could withstand? That's why Luo Chao had such imnse confidence in winning the 50,000 without any bloodshed.
If the old man knew it was the Wolf King, he would surely offer one hundred million.
"Then thank you," Luo Chao said, turning to Qin Yuzhen, "Mom, let's continue climbing."
Qin Yuzhen, still dazed, nodded and followed behind Luo Chao, while the small wolf imdiately stood up from the ground, howling and hurriedly following along. When Ning Wanxi passed by the old man, he glanced at this beautiful woman, suddenly feeling she looked familiar, but couldn't recall who she was.
In the woods halfway up the mountain, Qin Yuzhen was truly exhausted. After over three hours of hiking, she was too tired to proceed and decided to rest here.
Feeling hungry from the physical exertion, Qin Yuzhen took out so biscuits, bread, and mineral water from her bag and said to Luo Chao and Ning Wanxi, "Do you want sothing to eat?"
Ning Wanxi shook her head, "Auntie, I'm not hungry, you go ahead and eat."
Luo Chao wasn't keen on snacks either, so he shook his head as well. Just then, a dark shadow moved in the bushes opposite them, and Luo Chao's eyes lit up—wild chicken!
"Little Wolf, go catch it," Luo Chao said loudly, and with the order, the small wolf dashed out. It moved incredibly fast, and as it neared the bushes, the startled wild chicken flapped its wings and tried to fly away. However, the small wolf leaped over a ter high, opening its large mouth and capturing the wild chicken in one bite!
Witnessing this scene, both Qin Yuzhen and Ning Wanxi paused in astonishnt—the lightning speed and precise hunting skill were truly fierce. No wonder the old man offered ten million, this small wolf was indeed remarkable.
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