In the scene.
All eyes were almost fixed on Zhang Tian.
Of course, Zhang Tian did not disappoint, and slowly picked up the bronze sword chosen by Big Gold Tooth.
The bronze horse demon from the Warring States period had already shocked countless people and was confirmed to be a genuine national treasure.
If this bronze sword were also real, it would absolutely shock the entire Beili antique circle.
Like Big Gold Tooth, Zhang Tian preferred to look at the shape and color of the item itself first.
Generally speaking, for bronze ware, its authenticity could be determined from its color and degree of decay.
Zhang Tian looked around but found nothing suspicious.
"Something's not right. From the appearance and shape, it is indeed forged with the unique forging techniques of the Warring States period."
"But I just feel something is off."
Zhang Tian thought to himself, his gaze slowly drifting towards the hilt of the bronze sword.
In an instant, a smile curved Zhang Tian's lips.
The hilt of a bronze sword is very difficult to replicate, and the details on the hilt are the best way to distinguish it.
At this moment, the surrounding people dared not even breathe, for fear of disturbing Zhang Tian's appraisal.
Outside, the internet celebrity experts had already begun a heated discussion.
The Fatty said: "I feel this should also be real. From the color and appearance, there's no fault to be found. It should be from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods."
The Fatty expert spoke with arrogance, clearly understanding some knowledge, though perhaps not a lot.
The Skinny expert said: "I also think it's real. During the Spring and Autumn period, forging was even more meticulous, using multi-layer forging techniques, and even paying attention to every single strike."
"This one before us is basically faultless."
As they spoke, they looked at each other.
"Alas, if only we had been born in that era, perhaps we could have acquired many treasures."
The Fatty said, and the Skinny expert also looked regretful.
On the scene, Zhang Tian had finished looking around and then put down the bronze sword.
"This one, it's fake."
Zhang Tian suddenly said.
Big Gold Tooth: "What!"
The two internet celebrity experts: "!!!"
The onlookers watched Zhang Tian with excitement.
"Little Master Zhang found the authenticity in less than half an hour, truly remarkable."
"I, on the other hand, think Little Master Zhang was too rash. This bronze sword doesn't seem to have any problems, how could he conclude it's fake?"
"I have some appraisal skills, and this should be real."
A flurry of low murmurs and discussions filled the air, the atmosphere becoming quite lively.
"Fatty, how did Little Master Zhang appraise it?"
Wu Tianzhen was not as skilled in antique appraisal as Wang Banyue, so he appropriately asked Wang Banyue at this moment.
"I feel this bronze sword is real, but I didn't expect Little Master Zhang to say that. Let's see how he explains it."
Wang Banyue said with rare seriousness.
For a moment, almost countless eyes focused on Zhang Tian.
"I won't go into the traditional bronze sword forging techniques, as brothers who understand bronze ware should know."
"This sword should be a modern high imitation. This bronze sword imitates the swords of the Spring and Autumn period. Bronze ware of the Spring and Autumn period was already gradually perfected, and it was also the peak of the Bronze Age."
"It's correct to determine this from the corrosion and color of the bronze ware."
Zhang Tian said, taking a breath.
Then, he licked the bronze sword with his tongue.
There was a faint taste of rust.
"Little Master Zhang, hurry up and tell us, what's wrong?"
"Yes, don't keep us in suspense."
The crowd was a bit impatient.
Zhang Tian made no further moves, but showed the spot he had licked to everyone.
"To distinguish this item, the color when it enters water can tell. The rust of bronze ware turns green when it enters water, but this is a bit pale green."
"Look at the hilt again. The hilts of the Spring and Autumn period were generally round, with a somewhat thick and large shape that fingers could grip, but this one is from the Shang Dynasty, which is generally a bit small."
"Moreover, the rust on its hilt is also wrong. I suspect this was fished out of a latrine."
At Zhang Tian's words, the entire audience was stunned into silence.
Latrines, and they can counterfeit cultural relics?
Even Big Gold Tooth was taken aback, but he reacted the next moment: latrines can indeed be used to forge bronze ware!
At the scene at this moment.
【Holy cow, are you crazy? I'm starting to doubt the authenticity.】
【According to my understanding, it seems to be true.】
【Holy cow, real or fake? If you say so, can I also forge bronze ware?】
【The one in front, you're truly daring!】
【Just look at this thing, don't try to imitate it, you'll end up eating rice.】
The scene was in an uproar.
And the internet celebrity experts who had just declared it to be absolutely real were also dumbfounded.
"Originally, I thought that Big Gold Tooth was a liar. It seems this Zhang Tian is also someone who calls a spade a spade."
The Fatty expert said excitedly.
"But on second thought, what he said seems to be correct. Indeed, the hilt and the color when it enters water are not right."
The Skinny expert said, and the Fatty glared at him.
"I'd like to see what other tricks he can pull."
The female expert beside them said, and a group of people surrounded Zhang Tian as he spoke.
In the scene, seeing everyone's gazes, Zhang Tian slowly spoke.
"Latrines contain strong bacteria, and human urine also has strong penetrating and corrosive properties."
"In ancient times, there was a case where a person forged a large batch of bronze ware in a latrine to make a profit. Because the corrosiveness of the toilet was strong, it only needed to be placed inside for a few years, and the degree of corrosion would be no different from ordinary bronze ware."
"Even the appraisers at that time couldn't distinguish the authenticity."
He said, taking a breath.
"And, this one, judging from its appearance and color, should be an imitation from one to two hundred years ago, made by someone who hid it in a latrine, and was only brought out recently."
As Zhang Tian spoke, his gaze fell on the boss beside him.
The boss, suppressed by the Fatty, dared not conceal anything.
"This was indeed just pulled out of our latrine."
"These things were also found in our village."
The boss said repeatedly, with a pleading look in his eyes.
"Holy cow, Little Master Zhang is truly divine!"
"Alas, Little Master Zhang is indeed capable, able to determine authenticity at a glance!"
"As expected, we are truly inferior."
The surrounding crowd erupted in discussion.
The Fatty, however, seemed to have discovered a new continent.
"Holy cow, boss, you licked shit!"
The Fatty exclaimed, and the surrounding people immediately fell silent.
They all looked at Zhang Tian.
Only then did they realize that Zhang Tian had licked it while explaining earlier.
Doesn't that mean that the famous Little Master Zhang, the Little Master Zhang, publicly licked excrement?
For a moment, the atmosphere became somewhat strange.
Zhang Tian's face had already turned black.
Panting heavily, why was the Fatty's focus always different from others?
And! This was too embarrassing!
Seeing so many eyes on him, Zhang Tian knew he would probably have to walk with his head down from now on.
Seeing the surrounding people and Zhang Tian's embarrassment, the Fatty quickly jumped forward.
"What are you looking at! Haven't you seen the handsome and dashing Little Master Zhang?"
"Even if my boss gave you the chance, you wouldn't be able to lick it!"
The Fatty said, and although he was trying to help Zhang Tian out, his skills were not high.
For a moment, the atmosphere became even stranger.