112: Chapter 110 The Underground Antique Exchange 112: Chapter 110 The Underground Antique Exchange Having failed to find the girl with the duckbill cap, Lin Tian could only clutch the pill furnace and the scroll in his hands as he headed back the way he came.
Now he was even more curious about the connection between the pattern on the scroll he held and the Nine-Turned Chaos Pearl in his mind.
The fact that the Nine-Turned Chaos Pearl had followed him through rebirth to this world meant that it was an immeasurably supreme treasure.
The pattern on this scroll resembled the nine Illusion Pearls on the bead itself, hinting that its origin was not simple either.
Making his way back to the original antique street, Lin Tian prepared to hail a cab and leave.
But at this moment, Bai Xiaoshuai and his companions had just come out of the shop and rushed over upon seeing Lin Tian.
Bai Xiaoshuai approached, a hint of respect in his voice.
Being able to stand against Huang Jun and remain unharmed signified that Lin Tian was no ordinary figure.
Bai Xiaoshuai understood this deeply and thus he no longer dared to treat Lin Tian with the same attitude he had in the VIP room.
Lin Tian looked up at Bai Xiaoshuai and asked.
A troubled expression appeared on Bai Xiaoshuai’s face, and after hesitating, he said, “Mr.
Lin, I would like to ask for your help, if possible?”
Bai Xiaoshuai, as a spoiled son of the dean of the art academy, was usually arrogant and haughty.
However, Lin Tian could tell he wasn’t fundamentally bad, which was evident when he chose not to abandon Tang Qianqian’s cousin, Lin Yiyi, and other girls in the VIP room at Royal Entertainment Disco.
Therefore, Lin Tian nodded agreeably.
Lin, the thing is, our academy has opened a Huaxia Martial Arts Hall on Wulin Street in University City.
We usually have decent business and many students!”
After deliberating for a while, Bai Xiaoshuai continued:
“However, the most popular disciplines on Wulin Street in University City are the Japanese karate and Korean Taekwondo, with karate dojos making up almost half of the Martial Arts Halls on the street.
Recently, a karate dojo opened just opposite our Martial Arts Hall.
With the new semester starting, new students have come to University City for the spring exams.
Naturally, all the dojos have begun to compete for these new students.
Our Martial Arts Hall ended up clashing with the one opposite over recruiting new students, and we’ve both agreed to settle this with a competition.
The loser must leave Wulin Street…”
“I never knew your art academy was involved in running a martial arts hall!”
From the memories of his past life, Lin Tian knew a bit about the rumors regarding Wulin Street but had never paid much attention to it.
Hearing Bai Xiaoshuai talking about martial arts that were nothing more than flashy moves for ordinary people, he immediately lost interest and said directly, “But what does this have to do with me?”
“That karate dojo, I heard, has hired a foreign expert—a formidable master from Japan.
With our current instructor at the hall, we simply can’t compete!
If we lose in next week’s match, we’ll have to close our doors and leave Wulin Street!”
Bai Xiaoshuai looked at Lin Tian, pleadingly, “So, I was hoping Mr.
Lin could lend us a hand in the fight!”
“Sorry, not interested!
Without a second thought, Lin Tian shook his head and refused.
What a joke—him, the Immortal Venerable, who practiced the Immortal Martial Combat Skills, to step in and fight against mere mortals?
That would be utterly demeaning.
Besides, he was neither related nor obligated to Bai Xiaoshuai and his people.
At present, he barely had enough time for cultivation, let alone meddle in the affairs of others.
Seeing how resolutely Lin Tian had refused, Bai Xiaoshuai could only sigh and take his leave.
However, one person did not leave.
It was the girl with the shawl hair who had appeared in the shop with Mo Tianyun.
Just as Lin Tian was puzzled about what she wanted, he saw Old Man Gu walking towards them.
“Little brother, good thing you hadn’t left yet, otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to find you!”
Gu Liusui saw Lin Tian and seemed very excited, with a smile on his face.
Lin Tian thought the old man had come for the painting in his hand again.
His expression turned serious, and he said solemnly, “Old sir, the scroll I have is of great use to me; I truly can’t sell it!”
“Heh heh, since that’s the case, this old man naturally won’t force anyone to give up what they love!
However, that pill furnace in your hand is also not an ordinary item, right?”
Gu Liusui’s murky eyes shone with a glint of sharpness as they fell on the black pill furnace in Lin Tian’s hand.
“The old sir is truly an antique enthusiast!
Since you wish to see it, I will reveal its true face!”
As Lin Tian spoke, he picked up a stone from the roadside and, under Gu Liusui’s astonished gaze, struck the pill furnace hard.
With a crisp shattering sound, the black layer that originally covered the pill furnace began to crack and, like black eggshells, fell off completely, revealing the fiery red and gleaming layer underneath.
This is a pill furnace made from Fire Cloud Jade!
This is a top-grade pill furnace from the Song Dynasty.
Almost all pill furnaces made from Fire Cloud Jade were used by accomplished scholars in Taoist temples of the Song Dynasty, specifically for crafting longevity pills for the emperor…
If this were taken to an auction, it would go for at least several hundred million!”
Gu Liusui’s eyes widened as he continuously admired the fiery red glowing pill furnace in Lin Tian’s hand with exclamations.
Not far away, Guo Fu was standing in front of the shop.
Seeing this scene and hearing Gu Liusui’s words, he stumbled and nearly fell over.
However, this item is useful to me, so it’s not for sale!”
Lin Tian shook his head again.
Having just acquired a magic artifact-level pill furnace, how could he possibly sell it?
No amount of money could match the significance of elixirs used for cultivation, which was more valuable than a pile of useless paper.
“Heh heh, little brother, you’ve misunderstood!
I came mainly to invite you to attend an underground antique exchange meeting!”
Gu Liusui forced a smile and shook his head, explaining, “With your sharp eye, you are certain to find some good treasures!”
“Old sir, when it comes to antiques, I really only have a superficial understanding.
The only reason I could recognize this painting and pill furnace is due to some special little techniques!”
Lin Tian smiled slightly, then after a moment of consideration, he said, “However, the underground antique exchange meeting you mentioned, are there possibly treasures with strong auras?
That is, ones that possess spirituality…”
“Are you talking about magic artifacts, young friend?”
Gu Liusui’s eyes lit up as he said, “So you have studied this field as well!
The underground antique exchange meeting is not just for antiques; many magic artifacts also appear there!
However, because the exchange meeting deals in black market goods, no one knows exactly what items will be there each time.
So if you’re going for magic artifacts, I, this old man, can’t guarantee they will be there!”
Lin Tian’s heart was exhilarated, and after a slight hesitation, he asked, “When does the exchange meeting start?”
look at this old man’s memory…”
After nodding his head, Gu Liusui suddenly slapped his forehead as if realizing something.
He pulled over the long-haired girl still standing there and said, “This is my disciple, Qian Xiaohui!”
No wonder the girl was so perceptive; she was Gu Liusui’s disciple!
Qian Xiaohui blinked her beautiful eyes and then, with her face turning slightly red, nodded to Lin Tian, seeming to remember the confrontation in the store and feeling slightly embarrassed.
“Little brother, Xiao Hui is just like that; don’t take it to heart!”
Gu Liusui shook his head slightly and said, “Tonight, I’ll have Xiao Hui meet you; you can go together.
I still have to receive an important guest!”
“Don’t mention it, old sir.
Tonight, let Xiao Hui give me a call!”
After agreeing, Lin Tian and Qian Xiaohui exchanged contact information before parting with the master and disciple.
He then took a taxi to Guanlan Lake and placed the painting and the pill furnace on Lake Island.