Spy-x-War Showdown
Chapter 1275 - 1280: The Unexpected Trap

Chapter 1275: Chapter 1280: The Unexpected Trap

Here, there are no Huaxia antique shop rules—no one is absolutely prohibited from snatching something held by another.

Yang Yi flipped his hand, dodging Victor’s grasp. He was already feeling anxious, and quite impatient.

The ISIS soldier glanced at the two men in front of him, then said, "There’s something inside, black, heavy, like a block of iron. I brought it out."

Black, cross-shaped, similar in size to the golden box, smooth with no markings, but very heavy.

Yang Yi’s heart raced. He never expected to find what Aaron was looking for here.

A coincidence? That’s too much of a coincidence.

Before Yang Yi could speak, Victor urgently said, "The box is his; I want what’s inside. Give it to me now!"

The soldier hesitated and asked, "How much are you offering?"

"How much do you want? No, let’s talk over here."

Victor attempted to pull the soldier to one side, but Yang Yi immediately took a step forward and coldly declared to Victor, "If you try to take something from me, I’ll finish you!"

It shouldn’t be this intense, but Yang Yi first used the most direct method to avoid competition. So, after speaking, Anton immediately prepared to act.

Anton didn’t know what Yang Yi wanted, but he knew Yang Yi was seriously intent at that moment.

Victor looked at Yang Yi, and the five people behind him immediately surrounded him, shielding Victor from behind.

Of course, Victor had bodyguards.

A standoff quickly formed, but at this moment, Victor stretched out a hand, shoved aside the bodyguard in front of him, and said to Yang Yi, "What do you want to do?"

Yang Yi was startled again.

Indeed, it wasn’t just coincidence.

Yes, Victor was a cleaner, and the gesture he made when pushing aside the bodyguard, then speaking the words "What do you want to do?" was one of many coded signals arranged between the cleaner and Yang Yi.

With the cleaner present, and clearly aware of Yang Yi’s identity, are they fighting over this box or what’s inside?

Yang Yi’s brain spun rapidly, and his mouth kept pace, saying, "I want this stuff; I came first and asked first, so this item should be mine. If you fight me for it, I’ll kill you!"

Azar saw the seriousness of the situation and turned his head, gesturing to the people behind him.

If the cleaner wants to snatch it, should it be given up?

Yang Yi had to consider the issue, but giving it to the cleaner would mean losing a rare chance to impress Aaron.

What kind of thing would cause both the cleaner and Grey-cloaked People to pay so much attention?

"You want the box; I want what’s inside. The box can be yours, but the inside is my priority, right?"

Victor finally asked the soldier, and at this point, Azar found that after gesturing, he hadn’t summoned anyone and quickly walked towards the soldiers maintaining order.

Yang Yi looked unfavorably at Victor, and at this point, the soldier coughed softly and then whispered, "I think there is a solution; my requirement is simple."

Hearing the soldier’s words, Yang Yi’s heart trembled hard again.

If the soldier says one more thing, it indicates he too is the cleaner’s man.

"Money is justice; the one who pays more is right."

He said it, indeed.

Yang Yi sighed inwardly; the cleaner had really prepared a lot for him. Perhaps knowing he was coming here, the cleaner had the soldier bring out something the Grey-cloaked People wanted, which led Victor to come here to compete.

Victor only showed his eyes, which were fierce, then he said in a deep voice, "Listen to me, no matter what, I must have what’s inside!"

Contrary words—in this game, if the contact person says "listen to me," what follows is opposite in meaning.

Victor’s meaning was that the item was indeed meant for him.

Yang Yi felt reassured. From now on, he must cooperate with the cleaner to stage this drama and bring the item back to the Grey-cloaked People.

God knows how long this setup has been in place; Yang Yi was surely unaware.

Since the cleaner’s betrayal, Yang Yi had never communicated with the cleaner; it’s as if he’d been forgotten, until now, when the cleaner suddenly appeared and laid a trap evidently designed for him.

Of course, this trap required Yang Yi’s cooperation, but ultimately, it was prepared for Aaron.

Knowing this is enough.

Yang Yi looked at the soldier and solemnly said, "No matter what, I want the items."

Just then, Azar brought in the person who had been hosting the auction.

"What happened?"

The soldier appeared somewhat flustered and whispered, "I got an item that both of them want, and I don’t know what to do."

The host extended his hand, indicating Yang Yi should hand over the item, and Yang Yi obediently placed the box in the host’s hand.

"How much?"

"I want 100,000 US Dollars."

The host laughed disdainfully, thinking the box wasn’t worth it, but continued, "How did you get it?"

The soldier nervously replied, "I found it while participating in the attack on Mosul, in a resident’s home. The box was hidden inside a jar, which we broke to find this item."

The host nodded and then said to Yang Yi, "It’s yours, but you have to pay."

Yang Yi immediately said, "Of course, I just want what’s inside, and I’m willing to pay double."

Victor quickly said, "Me too, I’m willing to pay more than he is."

The host immediately replied to Victor, "No, you don’t have a chance."

After speaking, the host looked at the soldier and said, "100,000 US Dollars—this box, with everything inside, goes to this gentleman. Do you agree?"

The soldier decisively said, "Agree, of course, I agree."

Azar’s identity proved useful, making him quite proud, and he patted Yang Yi on the shoulder with a smile, signaling that they could hold the advantage here.

Yang Yi urgently said, "The only problem—is the item inside still there? Where is it? When can I get it?"

The soldier immediately responded, "It should still be there, with my brothers. We thought it was worthless, but the item wasn’t thrown away."

Yang Yi resolutely said, "Go get it, I’ll go with you."

The host made no expression, but at this moment, Victor looked determined and seriously said, "I’ll pay one million US Dollars for what’s inside and another million to you."

Victor offered an exorbitant price to the host without hesitation. Both the soldier and host froze, but Azar timely said, "Perhaps you should consult someone."

The host regretfully glanced at Victor, then said to the soldier, "Go and get it quickly, then hand it over to this gentleman. Go now!"

The host was referring to Yang Yi, and the soldier nodded and said, "I’ll go get it!"