Li Xiu glanced at Mo Liu and Sun Gang, seeing that they had no objections, he nodded and said, "Then thank you very much."
Li Xiu and the other two followed Wan Chaoxin back to his position, and soon it was their turn.
There were quite a few people ahead who just delivered items and had to sign, so they could only wait outside for servants to bring out the signed ssages.
When it was Wan Chaoxin’s turn, the steward actually invited Wan Chaoxin and his group inside, showing that Wan Chaoxin still had so influence in Longevity City.
"Today is different from the past, the Wan family is indeed different now," Sun Gang said.
As soon as Wan Chaocun returned, the Wan family imdiately gained an air of prominence. Although Wan Chaoxin was a top figure among the younger generation, in terms of status, he was not yet qualified to be invited by the Celestial Master into the mansion for divination.
Now being able to enter the mansion for divination, the Celestial Master is undoubtedly taking Wan Chaocun’s face into account, which is why Sun Gang spoke thus.
"The Wan family is not much different from before, only because I represent the Wan family here, perhaps that’s why I receive so preferential treatnt," Wan Chaoxin said calmly.
"We are all fortunate thanks to Brother Wan, otherwise we wouldn’t be able to enter the Celestial Master’s Mansion. We are very grateful," Mo Liu quickly ca out to smooth things over.
Wan Chaoxin didn’t seem to mind Sun Gang’s words, and the group entered the Celestial Mansion, guided by the steward, all the way to the reception room.
"Please wait here. The Eighth Lord is in the Lan Hall with soone for divination and will co to the Bamboo Hall after that," the steward said as he served them tea before taking his leave.
"I wonder what Commander Li would like to divine on this visit?" Wan Chaoxin asked Li Xiu.
"I won’t divine anything, just here to take a look," Li Xiu smiled.
Wan Chaoxin looked at Li Xiu in surprise for a mont and said, "Commander Li just established a new group, don’t you want to know the rise and fall of your fortune?"
Because they were in the Celestial Master Institute, Wan Chaoxin spoke very tactfully.
His true aning was that soone like Li Xiu, who had just beco a commander and was not yet stable in Longevity City, faced risks. If even one word during divination was related to him, it might not only affect his position as commander but could also endanger his life.
"Fate is dictated by heaven, knowing or not knowing the result is the sa, why seek trouble for oneself," Li Xiu replied.
"Commander Li, that’s not quite right; as they say, ’Man proposes, God disposes.’ So things require one’s own effort to bear fruit," Wan Chaoxin paused and then said, "If you are inconvenienced, I do have sothing that can be offered as a gift for divining, as an apology for the prior misunderstandings, I present it to Commander Li."
As he spoke, Wan Chaoxin took out a box and placed it in front of Li Xiu.
Li Xiu looked surprised at Wan Chaoxin, who had an uncanny ability to switch moods. Previously eager to confront him, now offering a gift.
Seeing Li Xiu had no intention of taking the box, Wan Chaoxin opened it himself, imdiately lighting up the room with a dazzling necklace inside.
The necklace was encrusted with diamonds, shining brightly in the light, looking extraordinarily luxurious.
However, the focus of this necklace was not the diamonds, but the large eralds embedded in it.
Each of these eralds was larger than a quail’s egg, of exceptionally high quality in color.
"Is this... the Delhi Durba Necklace?" Mo Liu exclaid in shock upon seeing the necklace.
"Indeed, this necklace is the authentic Delhi Durba, not a replica," Wan Chaoxin said.
Listening to Wan Chaoxin, even Sun Gang couldn’t help but take a closer look.
This necklace’s history is extraordinary, even Li Xiu had heard of it.
The necklace is owned by the Ancient Royal Family that possessed the Cullinan Diamond, and the legend says those eralds were won by the queen’s great-grandmother in a bet.
After her passing, her son inherited these eralds and gave them to his mistresses.
Queen Mary’s grandmother later spent money to buy these eralds back from those mistresses and crafted them into this necklace.
Although the necklace has many diamonds, the real focus is these eralds, with the diamonds serving only as a complentary feature.
Notably, the diamond pendant, used as a complent, is reputed to be the legendary Cullinan VII.
Even the Cullinan Diamond serves as a complent, proving the Delhi Durba Necklace’s opulence.
If this is truly the Delhi Durba Necklace, its high value is imasurable.
Especially the Cullinan Diamond used as embellishnt could very well be a Demon Spirit Gemstone and possibly of Radiant quality.
Li Xiu already possessed a Demon Spirit transford from a Cullinan Diamond, increasing his interest in this necklace.
Upon a single glance, Li Xiu confird the pendant’s diamond might indeed be Cullinan VII because his stomach already felt hunger.
On the contrary, those large eralds evoked no feeling in Li Xiu; they were just ordinary gemstones without added value.
Mo Liu and Sun Gang’s gazes also fell upon Cullinan VII.
Using Cullinan Diamonds to contract a Radiant Demon Spirit in Longevity City is no secret; many have ideas about the Cullinan Diamond.
Wan Chaoxin actually presenting such an item to Li Xiu signifies an unparalleled gift.
"Since you are so sincere, I will accept it," Li Xiu said bluntly, taking the box along with the necklace.
Since Wan Chaoxin had shot at him three tis, Li Xiu felt taking so compensation was fair.
As for the Super Spirit Gemstone Li Xiu seized, he believed it was ownerless, thus deserved by the able, not a concession by Wan Chaoxin, certainly not counting against Wan Chaoxin.
Wan Chaoxin did not stop him, only smilingly watching.
Longevity City’s six divisions are dominated by four major families, making Li Xiu’s seventh group a maverick.
Wan Chaoxin wanted to challenge for the Commander position of the Seeking Dao group; even if successful, harmonious relations with other groups would be difficult, but perhaps collaboration with Li Xiu’s Technician group was plausible.
Additionally, Li Xiu might be connected with the Li Family; if Li Xiu could be pulled into his camp, it would have great benefits for the Wan family, explaining Wan Chaoxin’s willingness to lavishly spend.
Of course, just one Cullinan VII isn’t much, even producing a Radiant Demon Spirit, Wan Chaoxin was not overly concerned.
"Power is indeed a wonderful thing; just becoming a commander, forr enemies start gifting such valuable presents," Li Xiu mused to himself.
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