Upon hearing Maria’s voice, Charlie couldn’t suppress a knowing smile as favonovel.com announced, “I’m in Canada, heading to Montreal.”
“Montreal?” Maria responded softly, favonovel.com voice trailing off, “Last time I was there, it felt like a world caught in the remnants of war.”
Interrupting Charlie before favonovel.com could reply, favonovel.com asked with curiosity, “Wasn’t the Young Master supposed to be in the United States? How did favonovel.com end up in Canada? Did favonovel.com encounter Peter?”
“Yes,” Charlie confirmed, “There’s a complex story behind it, one not easily explained over the phone. I called Miss Clark hoping for a favor.”
Angrily, Maria retorted, “Young Master needn’t be formal with the servant’s family. What assistance do you require? Just tell us.”
Charlie’s tone shifted, “I’ve acquired a valuable national asset, and I need Uncle Hogan to transport it back to Aurous Hill. Then, Grandpa Sun will assist in its official delivery.”
“A valuable national asset?” Maria was taken aback. She prodded, “What crucial national asset is the Young Master referring to?”
Charlie inquired, “Ms. Clark, have you heard of the Four Treasures of the Study?”
Maria was so startled favonovel.com nearly dropped favonovel.com phone, exclaiming, “The Four Treasures of the Study Tower?! Could this be the legendary building blessed by eminent monks and Taoists during the Tang Dynasty to safeguard the nation?”
Intrigued, Charlie asked, “You’ve heard of it?”
Maria rushed to respond, “The Nu family, my father mentioned it earlier. He spoke of his late master’s desire to witness the true Four Treasures of the Study. It’s believed to be a potent weapon crafted by Taoist masters. However, some claim it’s a fabrication, not a real artifact.”
Desperate for more details, Maria questioned, “How did you obtain it, Young Master? Can you confirm its authenticity?”
Charlie sighed, “It’s a long story. I can’t explain until I return. But I’m certain. Once you have it, you’ll know it’s no ordinary artifact.”
“That’s true,” Maria agreed, “Young Master possesses remarkable abilities, able to discern truth from falsehood.” She ceased favonovel.com inquiries into specifics, adding, “This legendary artifact has always been a supreme magical weapon. My father believed your journey to the US to acquire it was indeed a blessing. You should keep it; it will aid your cultivation.”
Charlie disagreed, “This artifact was built by eminent monks to protect the country and its people. How could I claim it for myself? That wouldn’t differentiate me from the Rothschild family.”
“In addition,” favonovel.com continued, “I’m unworthy of such a magical weapon. I’d rather have Grandpa Sun return it to the government. It should serve the people of China.”
Maria couldn’t resist asking, “Are you absolutely sure about this decision?”
Charlie affirmed, “Yes, I’m resolute.”
He added, “The favor I ask of Miss Clark requires effort. She should inform Grandpa Sun to prepare to return to Eastcliff. When Uncle Hogan brings back the Four Treasures of the Study to Aurous Hill, favonovel.com must coordinate its swift return to Eastcliff.”
“Sir, for such a significant donation, won’t you go to Eastcliff yourself?” Maria inquired urgently.
Charlie explained, “I can’t for now. Also, I’d rather keep my return with the Four Treasures of the Study discreet. I need Grandpa Sun to communicate this clearly to the officials, ensuring confidentiality regarding its return.”
Maria assured, “Don’t worry, Young Master. I’ll explain it thoroughly to Keagan Myers.”
Charlie requested, “Also, ask Grandpa Sun to convey the official request. The only condition is to announce the return of the Four Treasures of the Study promptly through official channels and ensure its safekeeping. Only then can the situation with the United States be resolved.”
“Understood! The family will take care of it!” Maria confirmed.
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Montreal Airport.
Before Charlie could wait for Hogan, favonovel.com encountered several Dragon Temple agents in Canada.
These individuals differed greatly from the mercenaries at Dragon Temple Headquarters. They weren’t directly involved in the Temple’s operations worldwide. Instead, they were stationed in specific countries and regions, operating with legal identities as members of a covert liaison station.
Their duties, besides maintaining military readiness, involved establishing safe houses and connection points locally. Simultaneously, they clandestinely amassed weaponry, equipment, transportation, funds, gold, and even forged identities to establish the presence of Dragon Temple covertly while undertaking various other assignments.
Dragon Temple operated three secret liaison stations in Canada: Vancouver in the west, Toronto in the east, and Edmonton in the center.
This time, Wesley deployed agents from the secret liaison station based in Toronto.
On the surface, these agents posed as employees of a travel company. They were primarily responsible for hosting tourists visiting Canada. Yet, beneath this facade, the company had serious covert operations. With over a hundred employees, it boasted a dozen senior executives, one of whom was affiliated with Dragon Temple. The others were regular employees recruited from society.
Their identities were impeccably clean. Being corporate executives, they carried themselves like elites when out and about. Traveling in groups of seven or eight, they appeared to be on official business. Coupled with their legitimate status and work history, they could withstand rigorous background checks.
Charlie’s sole instruction to them was to safely accompany Hogan to Aurous Hill and complete the handover to Keagan Myers.
As members of Dragon Temple, they were unaware of Hogan’s mission or his transport of the Four Treasures of the Study, ensuring their safety.
Moreover, Charlie was confident that Steve and Royce, the father and son, would keep their collaboration in transporting the Four Treasures of the Study a secret, even in death. Consequently, the Rothschild family’s attention would remain elsewhere, further securing Hogan’s return to China with the artifacts.
Aside from assigning these agents to protect Hogan, Dragon Temple arranged for an American agent to discreetly escort Charlie back to the United States. This individual had connections at the U.S.-Canada border’s immigration point and possessed a well-disguised RV capable of evading scrutiny and safely crossing the border.
Shortly after eight in the morning, Hogan arrived on the earliest flight, landing at Montreal Airport.
Meeting him, Charlie handed over the wooden box containing the Four Treasures of the Study, instructing, “Uncle Hogan, take these artifacts to Aurous Hill first. I’ve arranged for someone named Keagan Myers to meet you there. He’ll transport the artifacts to Eastcliff.”
Hogan inquired urgently, “Master, aren’t you coming?”
“No,” Charlie replied, “Uncle Cole is still in the hospital. I can’t leave just yet. I must ensure his safety before I depart.”
Hogan nodded, saying, “Young master, take care of yourself. I’ll return once I deliver the artifacts!”
Charlie assured him, “Uncle Hogan, you needn’t worry about returning. I’ll organize someone to meet you in Aurous Hill and assist in settling there. During weekdays, you can work in Aurous Hill and spend weekends with your family on Hong Kong Island. The Wade family’s plane will be available by then, for your convenience.”
Observing Charlie’s resolute stance, Hogan nodded slightly, remarking, “Master, take care!”
Thirty minutes later, a business jet departed from Montreal Airport, fading into the horizon.
After bidding farewell to the centuries-old artifacts on their journey back home, Charlie boarded the Dragon Temple agent’s RV, heading toward the US-Canada border checkpoint.
Initially intending to visit Helena in Ottawa, Charlie hesitated. Aware that Peter was still hospitalized and the Chinese officials might announce the artifacts’ return within ten hours, favonovel.com couldn’t afford to delay. Precautions were necessary to safeguard Peter’s well-being.
Charlie’s foremost concern lingered on the possibility of Howard from the Rothschild family seeking retribution against Peter.
Knowing Helena’s four-day visit to Canada, Charlie contemplated meeting favonovel.com if favonovel.com could conclude matters in New York within that timeframe, intending to personally express gratitude for favonovel.com assistance.
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