Speaking, Huo Sining paused, her gaze sweeping across the faces of the several old men, she curled her lips into a smile and said:

"But from what I understand, even if I buy this Beast Head back, I’ll have to hand it over to the country. Then I don’t need to bother with this, and can leave the opportunity to the Cultural Relics Bureau. Playing hero is something I’m not too accustomed to doing."

Huang Zhenlong was instantly at a loss for words, and over there Zhou Shitao and Qin Lianshan also twitched at the corners of their mouths.

Playing hero is something you’re not accustomed to doing? But over these years, it seems you haven’t done too little of that, right? At this time, you cleared yourself out this thoroughly?

Zhou Shitao glanced at his disciple, just by looking at the cunning and sly look in her eyes, he knew that she was definitely up to some mischief again.

Thinking of this, Zhou Shitao couldn’t help but feel somewhat displeased, and couldn’t help but ask:

"Where do you get the money to buy these two Beast Heads? This is over a billion, not tens of thousands, and if I’m not mistaken, during the Qingya earthquake, you just donated thirty billion, and all your industries were donated into the fund you established, the remaining money in your hands doesn’t seem to be much anymore, right?"

Huo Sining was rather calm, she looked at her master, the curve on her lips unchanged, she replied smiling:

"Before attending this Philadelphia Black Market auction, I indeed didn’t have much money in my hands, nor did I expect to encounter such exceptional treasures. However, isn’t there still half a month left? Half a month to gather two hundred million USD is not a big problem for me."

"Moreover, I have a way to make these two items return home righteously, making it impossible for people with ulterior motives to take advantage of this matter."

Upon hearing Huo Sining’s words, not only Zhou Shitao, but even Huang Zhenlong and Qin Lianshan’s eyes lit up, eagerly pursuing: "What method do you have?"

Huo Sining said with a half-smile, "Master Huang, after I bring these two Beast Heads back, do I really have to hand them over to the Cultural Relics Bureau?"

Huang Zhenlong heard Huo Sining’s words, he knew that this girl was calculating again, his face stiffened at once, he instinctively turned back to look at Zhou Shitao over there.

The meaning behind Huo Sining’s words was very clear, she was bargaining with these old men.

Seeing Huo Sining like this, Zhou Shitao knew what she was thinking, he couldn’t help but snort coldly, and said: "What, you’re negotiating terms with your master now?"

Huo Sining showed a fox-like smile, she wasn’t afraid of Zhou Shitao’s stern gaze, and said openly:

"Even with siblings, accounts must be clear, spending my money only to end up making wedding dresses for others, isn’t that a huge loss, master? You wouldn’t want your disciple to suffer such grievances, would you?"

Zhou Shitao was completely speechless by Huo Sining’s oil-and-salt-resistant attitude, even Huang Zhenlong over there looked at Huo Sining with new eyes.

These old men had never witnessed Huo Sining’s bargaining skills, this time was their first encounter.

This girl never hesitates on big matters, when it’s her turn to act, she does not hold back, yet on all sorts of small matters, she is careful and never yields an inch.

She can donate thirty billion without batting an eye, even put nearly ninety percent of her assets into a charitable fund, yet in such a small matter, she is stubbornly at odds with the Cultural Relics Bureau.

Huang Zhenlong truly didn’t know how to evaluate this girl in front of him, calling her stingy, she is more kindhearted and generous than anyone, but calling her generous, her current behavior clearly resembles a money-minded appraiser.

Even Zhou Shitao felt troubled by this wily little disciple, yet no method seemed effective, after a moment of silence, Zhou Shitao helplessly compromised and said:

"Alright, I understand this matter, I’ll negotiate with the authorities, when the things are bought back, they can be placed in your collection museum."

"However, I’ll say this clearly, when all twelve zodiac animal heads are together, the Cultural Relics Bureau can redeem these two Beast Heads for a price."

Huo Sining naturally knew, once the twelve zodiac animal heads were united, even if the Cultural Relics Bureau didn’t mention it, the common folk would bring it up, besides she had reincarnated, at least before her rebirth, aside from the Snake Head and Rooster Head, there were two Beast Heads whose whereabouts were unknown.

This means, at least for the next five or six years, the condition Zhou Shitao proposed cannot be fulfilled by the Cultural Relics Bureau, and won’t affect her, finding the Snake Head and Rooster Head is likely a long-term pursuit.

So, Huo Sining readily agreed to Zhou Shitao’s request: "No problem, if the twelve zodiac animal heads can reunite, it wouldn’t be a wasted expenditure at all."

Zhou Shitao never expected a day where he would also negotiate terms with his disciple, couldn’t help but glare at Huo Sining, before asking: "I’ve agreed to your terms, now you can tell me how you plan to prevent domestic reporters from stirring up trouble and questioning this matter?"

Huo Sining raised her head and said: "The method is simple, those malicious media excel at sowing discord, so, let’s just shut their mouths, and keep them quiet, won’t that solve the problem?"

Huang Zhenlong thought Huo Sining must have some good idea, but hearing this, his eyes instantly filled with disappointment:

"Huo girl, this is truly a terrible idea, times have changed, blocking is not as effective as letting things through. In the past, if there was unfavorable news, controlling the source and silencing those in the know would basically keep it airtight. But now, things are different, with rapid internet information; a small move could be known worldwide in the blink of an eye, using power to block news is already ineffective."

Huo Sining was taken aback, then understood, Huang Zhenlong misunderstood her meaning, she couldn’t help but laugh: "Master Huang, who told you I wanted to block news?"

Huang Zhenlong looked at Huo Sining puzzled: "Isn’t that what you just meant?"

Huo Sining shook her head: "No, no, no, you misunderstood me, this matter, how could it be blocked? Even if Clayflo keeps a low profile, avoids trouble, with so many bidders at the auction today, as long as one person leaks it to reporters, the news will definitely spread, after all, a hundred million USD auction for a zodiac Beast Head will make people worldwide go crazy, media reporters love grabbing attention, such a big news nobody wants to miss."

Huang Zhenlong’s face darkened: "Then why did you say you want to shut these people’s mouths?"