"This is strange, it's really different from the small seal script I've seen before. What is this script called?" Qian Long asked, comparing it after a moment.
"This script is called Void Seal Script. I had only seen records of it in unofficial histories before, but I had never seen it on any ancient artifact," Li Yang explained seriously to Qian Long. "This jade token today proves the authenticity of this script, and its significance to the entire archaeological community is immense."
"I see. To think something so important would appear on a street stall. That stall owner really lost a hundred million," Qian Long said, giving Li Yang a thumbs-up, genuinely impressed.
Li Yang smiled faintly and shook his head. "That owner didn't know its origin. Perhaps he acquired it at a low price by chance."
"Now that this item is in our hands, it's as if heaven has given us a mission. I'll go to the museum this afternoon to donate it for archaeological research."
"What? Master, you're going to donate this? Wouldn't it be better to auction it? You spent real money to buy it back," Qian Long said, shocked. "You found this through your own skill, why should the museum benefit for free?"
"In the antique world, some money can be earned, but some money cannot. Like this. If we sold it at an auction, although we would profit significantly, the archaeological community would lose an opportunity to verify history. Moreover, it is illegal for us to privately trade such a treasure. According to regulations, it must be handed over. We are simply complying with the law," Li Yang explained again.
"But... I still feel it's not worth it. When you go to the museum and hand it over, will they compensate you for the fifty thousand? Won't we have to pay another fifty thousand after delivering the goods?" Qian Long asked.
"I have a good relationship with the museum director. He won't let me lose money, so you don't need to worry. We'll go back to the shop first. You stay and help out, and you can also appraise more antiques, waiting for me to verify your results," Li Yang instructed him, and then took him back to the antique shop.
When they returned, the beautiful boss's goods had already been delivered to the shop, and Big Ear Dong was busy inside.
"Boss, you're back." Big Ear Dong ran over and greeted Li Yang with a smile upon seeing him. "Boss, someone just delivered a batch of antiques, hundreds of them. I've checked them all, and they are all top-notch treasures. Our antique shop won't be lacking stock anymore this time."
"That's good. You'll be responsible for putting these antiques on display and then running an advertisement, saying our shop is challenging the entire Jiangcheng City for the widest variety. Creating such a gimmick can also attract a wave of traffic for us," Li Yang said, patting Big Ear Dong on the shoulder.
"Yes, boss, I will definitely complete the mission!" Big Ear Dong greatly admired Li Yang's intelligence. With this, the antique shop's business would improve even further.
Subsequently, Li Yang assigned Qian Long to work in the warehouse. There were many items in the warehouse, and he wouldn't be in contact with customers. Even if Qian Long made a mistake in appraisal here, it wouldn't affect the shop's profits. Qian Long, in order to learn the techniques, fully obeyed Li Yang's arrangements.
After arranging everything, Li Yang felt it was necessary to thank the beautiful boss Qin Bingqin. He took out his business card and called her back. "Hello, beautiful Qin, I've received your antiques. Thank you very much this time."
"It's what I should do. You cured me today, and I haven't properly thanked you yet. Do you have time tonight? Shall we have dinner together? My treat, and I promise you'll be satisfied," Qin Bingqin asked on the phone.
"Sure, if a beautiful lady invites me to dinner, how can I refuse? You decide the location tonight, and I'll be there on time," Li Yang said with a smile.
"Then it's settled. We'll see each other tonight, don't be late." Qin Bingqin was extremely pleased when he agreed. In fact, she wanted to take this opportunity to understand Li Yang better and see what kind of person he really was.
Li Yang was also full of curiosity about Qin Bingqin's identity. This was the first time he had encountered someone in Jiangcheng who could absorb spiritual energy from antiques like himself. Perhaps he could find some clues about his golden finger from her. Speaking of which, Li Yang was extremely curious about his clairvoyance and the sudden upgrade he experienced before. He didn't understand the principle of this upgrade. Could this spiritual energy help his clairvoyance upgrade infinitely? He could already sense the countdown to danger. If it continued to upgrade, what surprises would come next? Li Yang thought about it again and again. Without experiencing that step, he couldn't guess what would happen next, so he decided to go with the flow. After all, for now, the golden finger was beneficial and harmless to him.
In the afternoon, Li Yang left the shop. He had originally planned to go directly to the museum, but Shui Xiang called him first, saying she had something to discuss with him, so Li Yang had to go to her first. When Li Yang arrived at her office, he saw her on the phone with someone else, looking exceptionally joyful. This made Li Yang a little curious. Li Yang walked up to her and waited for her to hang up before asking curiously, "Sister Shui, what's making you so happy? Did you resolve the big trouble I helped you with last night?"
"You scoundrel, I called you so many times last night, why didn't you answer? I thought you were killed by someone else," Shui Xiang said, giving Li Yang a sidelong glance.
"What do you mean 'killed by someone else'? As a man, my abilities in that regard are so great that even ten women couldn't kill me!" Li Yang joked.
"Pah, who was talking about that? I meant that Mr. Kang, has he retaliated against you?" Shui Xiang asked with a worried look. She knew that Li Yang had taken a great risk in chasing back the antiques last night. Young Master Kang was one of the eight great families in the capital, and ordinary people couldn't afford to offend him. If Young Master Kang retaliated against Li Yang, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Li Yang was unfazed and said with a smile, "That trash, he wants to deal with me? One finger from me is enough to make him obedient." "Sister Shui, you can rest assured. Even if you give him a hundred times more courage in the future, he won't dare to deal with you again."
"Are you that effective?" Shui Xiang thought he was bragging, but seeing his shameless demeanor, it wasn't easy to get the truth out of him, so she didn't bother asking him further. A moment later, Shui Xiang's eyes darted, and she leaned closer to Li Yang. "By the way, Li Yang, do you know about the Spring and Autumn Brawl Tournament in three days?"