Once outside the casino, Russell exhaled deeply, his entire body relaxing. Winning 14 million in less than an hour was surprisingly easy money, but for someone without any background, the pressure was unimaginable.

However, it wasn't time to fully relax yet. Winning 14 million openly in front of so many eyes meant it might not easily find its way into his pocket without issues.

"Driver, please head to Finance Street on Heping Road, and step on it." Without hesitation, Russell hailed a taxi, jumped in, and handed the driver a wad of cash.

He needed to leave the area quickly, and having Kaiser by his side provided a measure of reassurance.

"Okay, sir, buckle up. I’ll make sure no one follows you."

The cabbie seemed well-acquainted with this routine. Many gamblers who win big prefer to leave quickly to avoid being targeted by those with bad intentions.

The driver knew the streets of Macau like the back of his hand, weaving through traffic so expertly that his Volkswagen taxi nearly flew at Ferrari speeds. Within just a few minutes, Russell had reached his destination.

Macau's Financial Street, unlike other areas, is populated with securities firms, gold shops, and various investment companies. Russell’s goal in coming here immediately was not only to leave the casino swiftly but also to complete his task quickly. After all, the sooner he completed his mission, the higher the rating for his reward points.

Russell deeply understood how challenging it was to accumulate points. He knew that once his Shen Yuan power level exceeded 15 points, four incredibly useful host skills would be available for him to learn. Even in the worst-case scenario, he needed to quickly gather 500 points to eventually learn "Shen Yuan Enhancement."

Thinking about the "Shen Yuan Enhancement" skill, Russell's heart burned with anticipation. Imagining empowering Kaiser with it, he wondered just how formidable his beast slave could become.

Without hesitating longer, he spotted a luxurious gold and jewelry shop within his line of sight.

"This is it. Let's hope everything goes smoothly." Taking Kaiser with him, Russell hurried inside.

Though primarily a gold and jewelry shop, they also sold jade given their location in China. Russell headed straight for the jade counter.

With his clear intent, expensive attire, and bodyguard, he immediately caught the eye of all the salesgirls. The young women at the jade counter, dressed in slim uniforms, eagerly approached. "Welcome, sir. What kind of jade are you looking for?"

"Do you have any mutton fat jade? I mean premium large pieces of Hetian mutton fat jade!" With a million in his pocket and under time pressure to complete his task, Russell spoke with confidence.

If he had come in without a mission and without cash in hand, facing these pretty saleswomen might have made him feel awkward. But money is confidence—it had fueled his assertiveness.

"Ah, premium mutton fat jade?" Clearly, the salesgirls hadn't expected this handsome young man to ask for premium mutton fat jade right away.

"If you don't have it, don't bother showing me these items worth tens of thousands." Russell frowned slightly, pointing to the white jade displayed in the counter. If they didn't have what he needed, he'd have to move quickly to the next shop.

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"We do, please wait a moment, sir." One of the senior saleswomen hurried off to get the jade.

Another salesgirl offered a cup of hot tea with a polite gesture. "Sir, please have some tea, or we can sit over there while you wait."

Russell declined the offer to wait in the lounge. Focused on earning points, he had no time for tea or for admiring the attractively dressed salesgirls.

"How long will it take?"

"Not long, very soon. However, since you requested premium mutton fat jade, we have to get it from the back," the jade counter girl replied, sweating slightly. This young man exuded a commanding presence that pressured them to meet his expectations.

Premium mutton fat jade wasn't the run-of-the-mill "mutton fat jade" priced at tens of thousands on display. These high-value pieces were typically not kept at the counter but reserved as the shop's treasures.

Fortunately, they didn’t make Russell wait long. Within a few minutes, the senior saleswoman returned with a luxurious, ornate jewelry box.

"Sir, please have a look." The senior saleswoman carefully opened the luxurious box, gently removed the cover cloth, revealing a piece of white jade inside.

Pristine, pure, flawlessly smooth—one glance told Russell it was indeed high-quality mutton fat jade, far superior to the counter items.

"Let me see." Russell's eyes lit up at the sight of the jade. It was substantial, though not enough for four pieces, but he hadn’t expected to acquire all he needed from one shop anyway.

He picked it up, warming it with his palm. In less than two minutes, the jade released a slight oily sheen—a hallmark of true mutton fat jade, known for its "grease-like" appearance.

Seeing this, Russell felt a surge of joy and immediately said, "I need a white daylight lamp."

His request made the senior saleswoman realize she was dealing with an expert. Rightly so; with a piece worth millions, someone unprepared would be easily swindled.

"Please take a look." The salesgirls recognized a major customer, their faces flushing with excitement, their tones increasingly respectful.

Under the white light, the jade’s previously pure white transparency revealed a faint pinkish hue. Yes, unexpectedly smooth sailing—he had indeed found premium mutton fat jade.

Although the jade’s pink hue wasn’t very intense, it qualified as an excellent grade, suitable for creating spirit stones. Its size allowed it to be split into two pieces, meaning he was halfway to completing his mission, one foot into the path of divine cultivation.

Suppressing his excitement, Russell nonchalantly took a sip of tea. It seemed to be top-grade Dragon Well, its fragrance invigorating, bringing clarity to his mind even with just a small taste. However, it couldn’t quench the excitement bubbling within him.

"Do you have any more jade like this?" Russell asked, holding onto the jade tightly.

"Ah." The salesgirls were taken aback. Wasn't one piece enough for him? Fortunately, the senior saleswoman quickly replied, "Sir, this is our only piece, acquired through extensive channels. Apologies, but it’s our centerpiece item."

"That's fine, I’ll take this one. Wrap it up for me." Russell, slightly disappointed, made the purchase directive without hesitation.

"Very well. This exquisite mutton fat jade is priced at 23,850 per gram. Are you sure you want it?"

"Of course, write it up," Russell replied, handing over his card with a hint of amusement at their reaction. His hasty demeanor had evidently startled them.

With those words, a buzz swept through the jewelry store. The gold counter salesgirls peered over with envy. Selling this piece alone would likely earn them a commission of hundreds of thousands.

Russell became the center of attention for the young women—young, handsome, wealthy—and crucially, they'd never encountered someone so boldly extravagant. He bought a prized piece of mutton fat jade worth millions without haggling. Without his expensive attire and Kaiser's imposing presence, the salesgirls might have suspected a scam.

Either a scam, they mused, or a member of a high-tech crime ring using someone else’s card for an extravagant spree.

Of course, that wasn’t the case. When the senior saleswoman successfully charged 4.79 million, Russell finally understood why rich kids never lacked for female attention.

No need to chase after women—simply buying a piece of jade had landed him several calling cards from the salesgirls, complete with private numbers. Russell had no doubt that a call would guarantee results.

Watching these attractive faces, clad in black stockings and high heels, Russell was in a quandary—should he call one of them up?