A wave of murmurs spread through the audience below. Could there be another hidden talent in the field of appraisal?
Ouyang Rui's mouth twitched slightly. "Miss Lin, then who is this genius you're referring to?"
"The genius I mentioned is none other than Mr. Ling Feng who is sitting beside me," Lin Xian'er said frankly.
Ouyang Rui's expression changed, and he looked at Ling Feng beside her with surprise.
Ling Feng reclined casually in his chair, a faint, barely discernible smile adorning his lips, exuding an aura of nonchalance.
From his indifferent demeanor, it appeared that Lin Xian'er's words held truth.
"This..." Ouyang Rui paused briefly, taken aback. A divine imperial physician? An appraisal prodigy? The fusion of these two roles seemed almost incredulous.
A divine imperial physician at such a young age is already a gem you'd only find once in a century, let alone one possessing such keen appraisal skills. How on earth did this guy's mind develop ?
"Isn't he merely a divine imperial physician? How can he excel in appraisal too?"
The audience below grew restless, as seasoned appraisers typically need a decade or even several decades of immersion to earn such recognition. It was a job demanding exceptional insight and extensive experience.
The medical field, likewise, was an immensely profound discipline that demanded extensive time for practice and study.
Yet, how old was Ling Feng?
"Perhaps this is the true marvel!"
"Incredible! Absolutely incredible!"
Seated among the Earth-tier seats, Jia Lang, witnessing Ling Feng's prominence once again, seethed with frustration, gritting his teeth in resentment. "Enjoy your moment while you still can! You won't live long anyway!"
"So, the Godlike Physician Ling isn't just a revered divine imperial physician; he's also a top-notch master appraiser!"
Ouyang Rui's demeanor suddenly turned respectful. At least, no one, apart from the ancestors, had identified the Thunder Vein Cloud Stone. This fact alone underscored Ling Feng's appraisal prowess, which likely surpassed his own.
In the realm of appraisal, precedence goes to the adept, and Ling Feng was truly worthy of the title 'master'.
"Hmph, even the most skilled appraisers can make mistakes from time to time."
On the sidelines, the president of the Treasure Appraisal Guild, Mr. Liu Xudong, continued to uphold his opinion, stating, "I firmly believe that the item chosen by Ouyang Yu is truly superior!"
With Mr. Liu Xudong's assertion, the atmosphere in the room grew tense once again.
Would the youthful genius Ling Feng surpass the experienced and respected Mr. Liu Xudong?
Lin Xian'er clenched her teeth and finally voiced her answer, "My opinion aligns with Ling Feng's!"
Ouyang Rui nodded with a smile and proceeded to inquire of the other VIPs in the Sky-tier VIP seat.
Seated in such esteemed positions, these individuals possessed keen insight. Despite Ling Feng's reputation as a treasure appraisal genius, except for Ling Feng and Lin Xian'er, the rest of the guests in the Sky-tier section unanimously chose Ouyang Yu.
Ouyang Yu's face bore a hint of smugness. "Hmph! I am the one everyone expects to win. This time, victory is assured for me!"
However, Ouyang Jing clenched his fists tightly. In truth, even he lacked confidence.
Can Ling Feng truly turn the tide for me?
From his perspective, the item Ling Feng had chosen for him seemed worthless, far from a rare treasure. It was more like a piece of scrap metal.
The host, Ouyang Rui, raised his hand slightly and smiled as he spoke, "Well, all of the VIPs with the sky-tier designation have made their choices. Now, it's time to reveal the final outcome."
Lin Xian'er couldn't help but turn her head to look at Ling Feng. His expression remained calm and composed, as if he had already secured victory.
"Hey, Ling Feng, are you really that confident?" Lin Xian'er leaned in closer, whispering softly.
"Pretty much a hundred percent, I'd say," Ling Feng said with a light smile, rubbing his nose.
Lin Xian'er rolled her eyes. A hundred percent certainty? That's just like saying Ouyang Jing is guaranteed to win!
What makes him so confident?
At this juncture, Ouyang Rui had already instructed the attendants to present all the treasures chosen by the Ouyang family members to the two senior appraisers. Following the evaluation process, which involved Ouyang Rui himself along with the other two appraisers, the results were duly recorded before they returned to the stage.
"The results are in. Now, I will announce the rankings." Ouyang Rui cleared his throat before continuing. "In first place, we have Ouyang Yu's Eight Treasures Wishing Ring."
"In second place, we have Ouyang Xi's Golden Jade Glass Bowl."
"In sixth place, we have the unnamed black iron chosen by Ouyang Jing."
As Ouyang Rui announced the results, murmurs spread through the audience. Some mocked him for his lack of discernment, questioning why he chose the poorest piece of black iron over the second-place Golden Jade Crystal Bowl.
There were also doubts about Ling Feng, the so-called young prodigy. Does he truly understand appraisal?
Mr. Liu Xudong chuckled. "Young man, do you understand now? While gaining fame at a young age isn't necessarily bad, your character still needs to be tempered!"
"Ridiculous! What a fool!" Jia Lang nearly laughed himself breathless. "Clearly just an outsider, yet boasting in the Treasure Pavilion! It's truly laughable! A prodigy in appraisal? He's just a fool!"
Witnessing Ling Feng's embarrassment, Jia Lang couldn't contain his joy.
On the stage, Ouyang Jing clenched his fists, beginning to doubt if Ling Feng had intentionally set him up.
Yet, we have no enmity between us, so why would he sabotage me? Moreover, even if I had chosen the Golden Jade Bowl, I would still be defeated!
Despite the skeptical and mocking voices, Ling Feng remained unfazed, sitting calmly with a smile on his face.
Hearing the outcome, Lin Xian'er couldn't help but feel worried for Ling Feng. She turned to him and offered reassurance. "Ling Feng, don't mind it. It's just a momentary lapse in judgment. Who doesn't make mistakes from time to time?"
"The appraisal isn't over yet!" Ling Feng smiled lightly, feeling slightly warmed by Lin Xian'er's concerned expression.
"How is that possible, the results have already been announced..."
Lin Xian'er muttered softly, biting her lip.
Ouyang Rui on the stage smiled and said, "It seems the outcome is quite clear now. The victor of tonight's appraisal event is none other than Ouyang Yu!"
The audience below erupted into discussion, surprised by Ouyang Jing's unexpected defeat despite his remarkable appraisal skills.
"Hahaha..." At that moment, a mocking laughter rang out from seat number six among the VIPs in the sky-tier row. It was Ling Feng who, with a sarcastic tone, remarked, "Tsk tsk tsk, I suppose the Ouyang family's Treasure Pavilion is not far from closing its doors."
With those words, all eyes turned sharply towards Ling Feng, including Ouyang Rui's, whose gaze grew somewhat icy.
Even if Ling Feng had a good relationship with the Ouyang family, it was still somewhat excessive to utter such impolite words!
Ouyang Rui's smile stiffened, replaced by a hint of anger. "Godlike Physician Ling, it seems you can't handle losing gracefully! Even though you're a divine imperial physician, you shouldn't speak so arrogantly in my Treasure Pavilion!"
Unperturbed, Ling Feng calmly lifted the teacup, took a sip, and casually remarked, "Ignorance is not frightening; what's truly frightening is being ignorant of one's own ignorance."