Chapter 798: A Big Gamble

"PS. I'm taking two days off at the beginning of next month, so don't wait for updates tomorrow and the day after.

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After the plane arrived, the person who came to pick them up was still Butler Barry.

I don't know if it's an illusion, but I always feel that Butler Barry is much more energetic than the last time we met, and his movements are also more agile.

"Barry, you look like you've become much younger." Leon greeted enthusiastically.

It turns out he saw it too.

Barry smiled and replied: "I really feel that my body is better than before during this period."

Looking at his hesitant appearance, it is estimated that there is another hidden situation.

It's just that because we are outside, it wasn't explained clearly.

At this point, Luo Quan basically guessed a general idea; it seems that Grandpa has quite a lot of antiques.

Driving all the way to the manor, after getting off the car, Dad, who arrived first, came up and gave Mom a hug of reunion after a long separation.

Luo Quan looked behind Dad and found that elders like the second uncle and third aunt were all there, and the whole family gathered together.

Thinking about it, it seems that no elder is having a birthday now, and I don't know what the important reason is, making everyone so mobilized.

After everyone arrived, Wen Xia and Chunzi were taken upstairs by Butler Barry to be settled, while the others followed the old man to a room guarded by several bodyguards.

"What's the matter, so grand, old man, you wouldn't be preparing to divide the family property for us, right?" The fourth uncle smiled, still so unserious.

However, this time the old man wasn't angry, just nodded with a solemn face: "You can say that too."

Hearing this, the fourth uncle's face changed: "Dad, you wouldn't have gotten any illness, don't scare me."

Before when he joked, the old man would scold him at best, and directly do it at worst.

But this time there was no indication, and the fourth uncle subconsciously thought that something had happened to the old man.

"I'm in good health, no need for you to worry." The old man glanced at him, as if saying you wouldn't die if I died.

"Calling everyone here this time is mainly to tell you one thing: the world we live in has undergone some changes."

As the old man said, he pressed the button on the remote control, and the projector screen in the room began to play a video, talking about the impact of the meteor shower last year, and the fact that the spiritual energy sealed by the Mayan civilization began to recover.

After this video was played, some of the family members showed surprise, as if thinking this was some kind of joke.

And some were calm, as if they had known it for a long time.

"Actually, I had friends in the US tell me a long time ago, and I have been collecting antiques during this period."

Eric spoke softly: "It's just that good antiques are basically owned now, and they can't be bought easily, so it looks like I'm still a step late."

"It's about the same on my side; good things were bought by others first." Second uncle Andrei sighed.

Charles smiled slightly: "Fortunately, I, the old man, took precautions, knowing that these antiques are priceless treasures, and I have been collecting them all these years.

You still said I was spending money wrongly, how about now?"

Sure enough, ginger is still old and spicy; as soon as the old man spoke, the children immediately exclaimed "wise."

"However, my collection can't be said to be very good, but there is a gambling game organized by all European nobles next, and there will be quite a lot of treasures in this gambling game."

Charles said, stood up, and sent the information of the gambling game to the screen.

This is a gambling game organized by the British, Russian, and Holy See parties.

All European nobles, rich people, and even officials can participate, and the bet can only be antiques.

Next, a martial arts fight will be held, and the competition system is similar to the Martial Arts Alliance Leader Assembly that was popular in China before, which is also a 1V1 arena match, and the winner advances.

However, the scale this time is too small compared to China.

However, the small scale and few contestants may mean that the proportion of masters will be very high.

"Then what is the winner's reward?" Luo Quan asked curiously.

"Priority choice of the shroud, and the right to use the British Empire crown for one year."

Charles's voice was low, throwing out a shocking big material.

Luo Quan doesn't know what the shroud is, but the British Empire crown is really thunderous.

This was built for Queen Victoria in 1838, inlaid with the Cullinan II diamond known as the "Star of Africa." In addition, there are 5 rubies, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, 269 pearls, and 2868 diamonds of various sizes.

Perhaps it is not the oldest crown in the UK, but the era of its birth was the strongest period when the UK was still called the British Empire, witnessing the rise and prosperity of the empire.

Of course, it has also witnessed the decline of the empire now.

However, as the crown worn most by the current Queen on important occasions, it still possesses a quite lofty status, and it is not an exaggeration to say it is a national treasure of the UK.

And such a treasure is actually taken out as a bet; Luo Quan expressed that she couldn't understand it at all.

Can you imagine China taking out the Imperial Jade Seal as a bet to gamble with neighboring countries?

If this matter really happened, no matter how rich the return was, no matter how 100% it could win, the person who proposed the suggestion would definitely be sprayed to the sky by netizens.

But the UK just did it.

"Such a treasure, and the Queen is willing to part with it? If she loses, wouldn't that be a massive loss of face?" As someone who was more than half an outsider, Luo Quan also felt that doing this was somewhat absurd, so she frowned and asked her grandfather.

And the old man sighed: "There is no way, if you don't do this, how can you get the shroud of the Holy See?"

Reminded by the old man, Luo Quan remembered that there was such a thing, and she asked curiously: "Then what is this shroud?"

"It is said that it is used for the incarnation of God in the world, and has the magical effect of bringing the dead back to life.

However, these are all legends, but it is true that this thing can increase life span; it has been tested before.

So the Queen wanted to borrow it for use, but it just happened that the Yekaterina family in Russia also wanted to use it, but this thing can only take effect once every six months, so there is a sequence.

In half a year, many, many things will happen, and neither side dares to gamble.

It just happened that the Holy See also wanted a crown, so this gambling game came into being."

After listening to the ins and outs of the old man, Luo Quan finally understood.

If it is really to prolong life, then it is really necessary.

Now all regions in the UK are also separated in heart, and if it weren't for the Queen pressing, I am afraid they would have been separated long ago.

With the Queen, the UK can at least maintain its current status and maintain relative stability.

But if she is gone, Northern Ireland will definitely make trouble, and if it really evolves into the division of the three families, then the fun will be big.

Therefore, if this shroud really has the magical effect of prolonging life, then the Queen will want to get it and use it once no matter how high the price is.

Not to mention that it is just paying the right to use the crown for one year; if it were her, she would do the same.

After all, life is gone, why do you want this decoration? In the final analysis, this national treasure is also the Queen's own thing; she can decide how to use it and who to lend it to.

"Actually, this was originally a gambling game of these three forces, and the win or loss has nothing to do with us.

However, I don't know who came up with an idea to make the battle bigger, which led to this gambling game facing the whole of Europe.

Of course, what is announced to the outside world is just an ordinary martial arts competition, and the gambling game on the surface is only related to money and does not involve antiques.

Only our families who have received internal news can participate in the gambling of antiques.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, I also plan to take out a few antiques to gamble."

The old man paused, took a sip of water, and continued: "However, letting you come back this time has nothing to do with the bet; it's just that I want to give these antiques at home to you.

The new era has arrived, and those who can quickly master spiritual energy will inevitably occupy the commanding heights in the redistribution of resources, and with these antiques, the speed and quantity of our mastery of spiritual energy will be greatly improved."

And just as the old man was talking, the system gave Luo Quan a hint:

"This crown and shroud are good things."

Luo Quan curled her lips: "Of course I know it's a good thing, no need for you to say!"

One is the inheritance treasure of the world's largest religion for thousands of years; just by virtue of the function of prolonging life, it can make countless people fight for it.

And the other is the symbol of imperial power that witnessed the rise and fall of the British Empire; although the grade is not as good as the Imperial Jade Seal, it will not be much worse.

After all, the height of the British Empire at its peak was quite top, with territory all over the world, known as the sun never setting.

Even the current US only opens military bases all over the world, and the gap can be imagined.

Of course, the times are different, and problems need to be viewed dialectically.

Compared with the Statue of Liberty, this crown is definitely not as good as it.

However, that thing is so big that no one can take it as their own; compared to it, the Declaration of Independence may be easier to carry.

But these things are not what she can get, and the British Empire crown in front of her is really taken out as a bet.

After thinking for a while, Luo Quan opened her mouth: "Grandpa, does this competition have any requirements for contestants?"

"No, anyone can participate."

The old man raised his eyebrows: "Good granddaughter, are you planning to participate?"

Luo Quan smiled shyly: "Just join in the fun, go and experience it."

The old man nodded: "This is indeed a good opportunity to experience, but there is also not low danger."

He knows how well his granddaughter can fight, but now that spiritual energy is recovering, people's physical fitness is improving, and being able to fight before doesn't mean being able to fight now.

And this competition is full of masters; it's really hard to say whether his granddaughter can pass the first round if she participates.

"Don't worry, I still have some confidence in my skills." Luo Quan saw her mother hesitant and quickly comforted them.

Fourth uncle touched his chin: "I think it's still a bit unsafe; what if you get hurt?"

"Can let Zalter try it." Second uncle made a suggestion.

Eric asked curiously: "Who is this Zalter?"

"He is a fighting master sent by the family to participate in the competition this time. During this period, he has been using the family's antiques to assist in cultivation. He is strong and is a hot favorite to break into the top eight."

The old man explained to everyone, and then felt that this proposal was quite good, so he said: "Let Zalter come and spar with Luo Quan to see if she can participate in this competition."

Eric looked at Luo Quan: "Daughter, what do you think?"

Luo Quan shrugged: "I'm fine, but I have to find a doctor in advance."

Third aunt nodded quickly: "That is, in case you get hurt, you can treat it immediately. Also, you have to tell this Zalter not to hit our Luo Quan's face."

Hearing the elders' worries, Luo Quan was both moved and funny.

She said to find a doctor in advance, not for herself.

Hearing Grandpa say that this Zalter's strength is not bad, she decided to open the Eight Gates to test his quality.

However, because it was the first time to fight with someone in the state of opening the Eight Gates, it was inevitable that there would be excessive force, so she had to find a doctor in advance.

As for getting hurt, since she obtained the "No Leak Golden Body," even mosquitoes in summer couldn't bite her, and she still didn't know how to write the word "hurt."

Soon, Zalter was called over.

He was a giant over two meters tall, with muscles all over his body, and the whole person standing up was like a small mountain, and his momentum alone could scare ordinary people into shaking their legs.

However, this Zalter looked quite fierce, but his speech was quite honest.

"Master, are you looking for me?" Zalter walked to Charles's side and bowed his body respectfully.

"This is my granddaughter Luo Quan." Charles said to Zalter.

Zalter grinned and showed an honest smile: "Little Miss's name is known to everyone; actually, my sister and I are your fans."

"I'll sign for you and your sister later." Luo Quan responded with a smile.

Zalter showed a surprised look: "That's really thank you, Little Miss."

"Let's do the right thing first." Charles coughed twice and said:

"My granddaughter wants to participate in this Empire Warrior Championship, but we elders are worried, so I want you to spar with her to see if she can compete with those masters in this competition."

"Spar with Little Miss?" Zalter looked at Luo Quan in surprise.

He didn't have any look down, but these thin arms and thin legs, wouldn't they fall at a touch when moving?

Luo Quan said with a smile: "Don't worry, I'm not as weak as you think."

"Master, really want to fight?" Zalter confirmed to Charles again.

Charles nodded, and then moved his lips hiddenly: "Take it easy."

"OK!" Zalter knew in his heart.

Luo Quan actually saw these small movements, but didn't point them out.

Because Zalter would soon know how fast he would lose if he took it easy.

"Little Miss, fists and feet have no eyes, you must be careful." Zalter and Luo Quan stood in the open space, holding fists and bowing.

"You also know martial arts?" Luo Quan was stunned; this development was something she really didn't expect. ===== CHAPTER 799 =====