Chapter: 5605

Zhang Ermao helplessly explained: "You see, these things themselves come from an improper source. We sold three items to you for over two hundred and fifty thousand US dollars. After settling the bill, we need to find a way to distribute them among several individual bank cards, then let people take out cash little by little. This process also requires time."

Long Shenggong furrowed his brow and asked: "What do you mean? Why is this so troublesome?"

Zhang Ermao said with some exasperation: "Old master, don't you understand?! We can't just collect money like that; we need to leave some time to launder these funds! Otherwise, the money will be sitting in our account, which may attract attention, and if something goes wrong, it'll be immediately seized by the police."

Long Shenggong finally understood this group's operating pattern - illegally digging up and selling antiques, with their income being black money that needed to be laundered.

Although he understood, his mind was still racing with impatience, and he blurted out: "Ermao, I can't wait seven to ten days that long!"

Zhang Ermao spread his hands: "You can't wait, and neither can I. To tell the truth, last time we did indeed get a lot of stuff from that tomb, and I really want to sell you some more. But I'm just a small fry in this group; I don't have the authority to make decisions."

Long Shenggong's heart was filled with reluctance, and he hastily implored: "Ermao, please help me out! In the next few days, I can transact anytime; you don't need to worry about the money. I have plenty of it! Just persuade your upper master to quickly give me these things, and when we complete a transaction, I'll give you an additional 10% commission fee. But if it's too late, I might really leave."

Zhang Ermao said with some difficulty: "This... three days is still a bit hasty; at least five to seven days are needed."

Long Shenggong's heart became even more agitated, and he blurted out: "I have a lot of things to attend to, and I really don't have that much time to waste in Jinling..."

As he finished speaking, he gritted his teeth and said: "Ermao, I'll wait until the night falls tomorrow at the latest. If you can get the goods during this period, come find me at the Holiday Inn near West Gate in the Antiques Street!"

Long Shenggong was very clear that two and a half days later, he would have to carry out his mission given by the English lord no matter what.

With his abilities, even with An Jia person's protection under the guard of the eunuchs, he thought about killing An Jia person, and it was absolutely not in question.

However, he knew that if he took action against An Jia person, he would have a hard time escaping from the pursuit of the official authorities in Hanxia, and at that time, there would be no opportunity to dig up more artifacts from Zhang Ermao's body again.

In an instant, Long Shenggong also thought about whether to just find an opportunity to bind Zhang Ermao and force him to reveal his boss's information, then find his boss directly and kill him.

However, he was worried that taking too big a move would leak the news, and An Jia person had eyes and ears everywhere; if they sensed anything, his core mission might be affected.

Moreover, he couldn't understand why obtaining such major good news about artifacts couldn't allow the English lord to delay his plan to kill An Jia for a few days.

Unwillingly, he could only think of ways to find an opening on Zhang Ermao's body.

If he could use money to move Zhang Ermao and his boss, let them sell all the artifacts they had in their hands to himself, this would be the best outcome for Long Shenggong.

As for Zhang Ermao, his task was to get Long Shenggong to reveal his last timeline, because this was extremely important to Ye Chen.

When Long Shenggong finished speaking, Zhang Ermao didn't hesitate and nodded: "Don't worry, old master. I will do my best to help you. If there's any news, I'll go find you at your inn right away."

"Good!" Long Shenggong satisfiedly nodded, repeating his reminder: "Remember to tell them that as long as it's something I can appreciate, money is not a problem!"

Zhang Ermao nodded and smiled, saying: "I've got it. You just relax!"

Long Shenggong finally let go of his worries and told Zhang Ermao: "Since that's the case, I won't delay your business anymore. Tomorrow or the day after, if I have nothing to do, I'll come here. If there's any news, you'll tell me right away."

Zhang Ermao agreed and watched Long Shenggong leave.

Although Long Shenggong left Zhang Ermao's stall, he didn't leave the antique street. He took a circle around and eventually sat down at a restaurant about 300 meters from Zhang Ermao's stall, keeping an eye on Zhang Ermao's every move. JrNovels.com