Liu Yuan’s face was grim, and his gaze towards Ye Fan was filled with anger.
This bastard had colluded with the bearded man to set a trap for him.
However, it wasn’t that easy to make him fall into their scheme.
Forcing a smile onto his face, Liu Yuan slowly stepped forward. "Mr. Ye is a leading figure in Jiangcheng’s antique industry. I didn’t expect you wouldn’t even understand this bronze ware? How interesting."
He walked towards the bronze ware with a smile, not even glancing at Liu Yuan.
Originally, the bearded man was extremely nervous while Ye Fan and Elder Lei were appraising the bronze ware. After all, if they saw through it, they would be finished.
But upon hearing Ye Fan's words, the bearded man’s worries vanished.
As long as Liu Yuan and the others appraised it, everything would be manageable.
"Young Master Liu is clearly an expert in treasure appraisal. His appraisal results will surely be convincing," the bearded man said with a smile.
Once this batch of goods was sold, he vowed never to do this again. It was too terrifying.
Hearing the bearded man’s words, Liu Yuan snorted inwardly. "Damn it, he’s still acting at this point. He’s truly despicable."
Despite his inner anger, his expression remained unchanged, maintaining a faint smile.
He stepped forward to examine the bronze wares closely. He had seen them last night and knew the condition of these bronze wares very well. However, to maintain the act, he pretended to examine them meticulously.
Seeing Liu Yuan’s demeanor, Ye Fan found it amusing. This guy had quite the talent for acting, putting on such a convincing performance.
After a while, Liu Yuan slowly stood up, his eyes filled with indifference.
The bearded man had already hurried over. "Young Master Liu, aren’t these items of mine quite good? These are all artifacts from the Western Zhou Dynasty, truly high-quality goods."
He had expected Liu Yuan to side with him and facilitate the transaction.
However, he saw Liu Yuan snort coldly, "Western Zhou? These items are probably from last week, aren't they? Not a single one is genuine, they are all fakes."
The bearded man, who had been fantasizing about his future wealth, was completely taken aback when Liu Yuan said this.
Instantly, his face changed drastically, and he stood there stunned, looking at Liu Yuan with deep confusion.
"Young Master Liu, you..."
"What do you mean, ‘you’? You dare to cheat us, and with such inferior imitations at that! Do you take everyone in Jiangcheng for fools?" Liu Yuan roared, his fury evident, as if he wanted to skin the bearded man alive.
Ye Fan stood by the side, arms crossed, watching them act with a cold smile.
Neither of these two men were simple, but with his instigation, they had successfully turned against each other.
The bearded man’s body trembled as he pointed at Liu Yuan, his face contorted with rage.
Liu Yuan, on the other hand, appeared disdainful and exceptionally indifferent.
Zheng Zhiyuan's face darkened, his brow furrowed.
"Who exactly are you people? Why are these goods fakes? You must give me an explanation for this matter."
His icy gaze fixed on the bearded man, Zheng Zhiyuan's anger burned fiercely within him.
He had promised Lin Yue that he would definitely complete this task.
Moreover, this operation was crucial for his future.
To receive the first batch of goods as fakes was something he could not accept.
Hearing Zheng Zhiyuan’s angry questioning, the bearded man completely lost his composure. His face turned grim, and he said coldly, "Brothers, we've been cheated. Retreat."
With that, he raised his hand and lunged towards Zheng Zhiyuan.
In his mind, Zheng Zhiyuan was the leader of this group. If he could capture him, he would be safe.
Seeing the bearded man charging towards him, Zheng Zhiyuan's face changed drastically. He instinctively tried to dodge, but he hadn't trained, so how could he be a match for the bearded man?
In an instant, his throat was grabbed, and he was pulled over.
The bearded man was utterly confused. When he made his move, Ye Fan was right beside Zheng Zhiyuan, and with Ye Fan’s abilities, he could have easily pulled Zheng Zhiyuan away.
But the reality was that Ye Fan remained motionless, as if he hadn't seen him make a move.
Furthermore, Ye Fan was now sporting a faint smile, a smile that held deep meaning.
"Everyone, stand aside, or I'll kill him."
With Zheng Zhiyuan in his grasp, the bearded man had no time to consider anything else and shouted at the crowd.
Ye Fan rolled his eyes and looked at the bearded man, sneering, "You try to fool us with fakes and think you can leave so easily? Don't you think you're taking yourself too seriously?"
Saying this, he slowly approached the bearded man.
"Stop, don't move."
Seeing Ye Fan slowly advancing, the bearded man panicked. He tightened his grip on Zheng Zhiyuan's throat and exerted force.
"Tell him to stop, to kneel and surrender, or I’ll kill you immediately."
The immense pressure on his neck caused Zheng Zhiyuan’s face to turn red, his breathing becoming obstructed, and he was nearly suffocating.
"Stop, stop, don't come any closer..." Zheng Zhiyuan spoke with difficulty, trying to stop Ye Fan.
But Ye Fan paid no heed to his words, his eyes even filled with indifference.
"President Zheng, as the president of the Jiangcheng Antique Association, you’ve dedicated your life to the Jiangcheng antique industry. Everyone in Jiangcheng will remember you, so you can rest assured on your journey.："
His expression grew colder, and then he exerted force with his foot, reaching the bearded man in an instant.
Without hesitation, Ye Fan’s fist suddenly smashed towards the bearded man’s face.
The bearded man's expression changed dramatically. He hadn't expected Ye Fan to act without regard for President Zheng's safety.
He suddenly exerted force, instantly pushing Zheng Zhiyuan towards Ye Fan.
In this situation, he had to deal with Ye Fan first.
Completely disregarding Zheng Zhiyuan's fate, Ye Fan raised his foot and stomped hard on Zheng Zhiyuan’s stomach, actually kicking him away.
Like a human bomb, he flew towards the bearded man.
Seeing this, the bearded man's face filled with panic, and he quickly dodged.
*Bang*
In an instant, Zheng Zhiyuan's body slammed heavily onto the ground, emitting a pained cry.
His face was contorted with pain, and his breathing grew weaker.
Ye Fan’s face was grim, his fiery eyes fixed on the bearded man. "Now, this is our real decisive battle."
With that, his entire aura exploded forth.
A terrifying aura swept towards the bearded man, overwhelming him.
The bearded man became even more alarmed. He had never dreamed that Ye Fan's strength would be so formidable.
"Fight."
With a roar, Ye Fan charged forward again.
His figure was as swift as the wind, his punches as powerful as lightning.
Seeing this, the bearded man quickly got into a defensive stance and instinctively met him.
Both of them preferred to settle matters with their fists, and at this moment, their fists collided repeatedly in the air.
Back and forth, neither could gain the upper hand for a time.
But as the battle wore on, the bearded man felt his breathing becoming increasingly rapid.
In contrast, Ye Fan remained calm and composed.