Chapter 7642
Blood Silk Jade
After the red light faded, everyone saw a piece of jade inside the box.
It looks like ancient jade, and is blood red all over.
Its soft sheen is somewhat mesmerizing.
The surface of the jade was engraved with some simple and intricate patterns. The lines were intersecting and varied in density. Deep within the patterns, there was a thick patina, which was warm and delicate, exuding a sense of vicissitudes accumulated over the years. It looked like an ancient artifact.
What's most incredible is that the ancient jade seems to be constantly releasing an aura that can make people feel comfortable, as if life has suddenly become better.
When sunlight shines on the ancient jade, its aura can even be seen through the naked eye; it's simply miraculous.
"This is good stuff!"
Suddenly, Elder Ming exclaimed, "If I am not mistaken, this should be the legendary blood-silk jade. Look at its quality, its patina, and its texture; it seems to be a rare piece from before the Ming Dynasty!"
His voice startled the others from their thoughts.
The seller smiled憨厚ly and nodded quickly, saying, "Mr. Ming, you truly deserve to be a famous person in the provincial capital. That's right, this is indeed a piece of blood jade, and it's a treasure passed down through my ancestors."
"During the war, this thing was almost thrown away. Fortunately, my grandfather's generation hid it, saying it was an antique from before the Ming Dynasty that could prolong life, improve physical health, and even improve feng shui."
"Actually, I didn't really believe in this before, but my grandfather is over a hundred years old this year, still very energetic, and doesn't have any strange illnesses. He's still alive."
Upon hearing this, Yao Yuanlai's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly leaned over, his eyes practically piercing into the ancient jade.
like!
The more I look at it, the more I like it!
"Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! This is a rare find!"
"I've seen blood-red jade before, and even collected some, but I've never seen blood-red jade of such good quality and with such a wonderful patina!"
"Mr. Ming, you're an expert in this field, please appraise it and tell me its value!"
Yao Yuanlai was now convinced that the blood-red jade was genuine. He just wanted to know how much it was worth so he could buy it and show it off to others.
Quite a few of his friends are antique enthusiasts.
Seeing Yao Yuanlai like this, a cunning glint flashed in Old Ming's eyes, but he quickly concealed it.
Then he took out his glasses, which he always wore close to his body, put them on, and then put on a pair of gloves before carefully picking up the blood-red jade and examining it closely.
He was so careful, as if he was afraid of damaging it, cherishing it even more than his own wife.
Old Ming looked at it over and over again, his serious expression moving everyone present except Xiao Chen.
Such dedication and seriousness—a true role model for us all.
Although the others had many questions, they didn't dare disturb him. They waited for more than twenty minutes before Elder Ming put the ancient jade back into the box, his face beaming with an uncontainable smile: "Genuine, absolutely genuine! There's no mistake about the item!"
"This is definitely genuine Blood Jade!"
Look at this jade. It's warm and delicate, feels warm to the touch, and has an excellent tactile quality. There isn't a single impurity; it's top-grade Hetian jade. And look at these blood streaks—thin and delicate, penetrating deep into the jade's texture. The patterns are natural and smooth, something that can't be imitated by artificial dyeing. It's clearly naturally formed.
Judging from the carving and decoration on the jade, the lines are simple and the style is dignified, suggesting it is an artifact from before the Ming Dynasty. Conservatively estimated, it is at least five or six hundred years old!
He paused, then couldn't help but sigh:
"To be honest, in my thirty years in the antique business, I've only ever seen three pieces of this quality of blood-red jade. And this one is the best in terms of jade quality, blood-red veins, and carving. It's a masterpiece among masterpieces, priceless!"
Han Jin slowly moved closer, closed his eyes, and gently raised his hand to sense the ancient jade. His expression was focused and solemn, and he seemed to be surrounded by a faint aura.
Everyone in the courtyard held their breath and watched him silently; even the seller's heartbeat quickened.
A moment later, Han Jin slowly opened his eyes, a solemn expression on his face, and said with certainty, "This jade does indeed possess spiritual energy."
I could clearly sense a warm energy slowly emanating from the jade. This energy was gentle and mellow, and it was indeed very beneficial for regulating the body, nourishing blood and qi, and prolonging life.
As you all know, I'm a Feng Shui master. This thing does indeed contain a water-related energy field. With a little modification, it can create a Feng Shui arrangement in your home, improving the Feng Shui, attracting wealth and good fortune, and warding off evil.
Upon hearing the two experts' words, Qin Xiangdong immediately had the idea of buying the Blood Jade. Although his Qin family was doing well, they were only a branch of the Qin family in the Dragon Kingdom. If they wanted to become stronger, they needed such good things.
This item was originally intended for Qin Xianglan's grandfather, the true head of the household. Perhaps with this Blood Jade, Qin Xianglan's grandfather could recover.
Qin Xianglan was just a woman; although she was capable, she was still looked down upon by those powerful figures.
Thinking of this, he quickly looked at the seller and said, "How much is this? I'll take it!"
The Qin family is wealthy, so as long as the other party's asking price isn't too outrageous, he won't care.
A flicker of excitement crossed the seller's eyes. After thinking for a moment, he held up two fingers: "Patriarch Qin, as you know, I wouldn't be willing to sell this if my family hadn't encountered difficulties. If you want it, this is the price!"
"Two hundred million?" Qin Xiangdong frowned and blurted out subconsciously.
The moment the words left his mouth, everyone in the courtyard gasped, their eyes filled with shock…
Two hundred million is no small sum. Even families like the Qin family and Yao Yuanlai would have to consider it carefully.
Qin Xiangdong hesitated for a moment, took a deep breath, and was about to agree when Yao Yuanlai spoke first, his tone carrying a hint of urgency and domineering:
"150 million! I want this jade! Brother Qin, I'm sorry, but the best things go to the highest bidder. I need this jade more than you do, and I'm willing to pay 150 million!"
Qin Xiangdong's face darkened, and he turned to look at Yao Yuanlai, his tone carrying a hint of displeasure: "Brother Yao, you can't say that. I was the one who took a liking to this jade first, and I was the one who asked the price first. Logically and morally, it should belong to me."
Yao Yuanlai smiled, his tone tinged with provocation: "Brother Qin, in the business world, it's all about who pays the highest. Feelings are feelings, and business is business."
"If you're willing to offer a higher price, I naturally won't compete with you; if not, then this jade is mine."
Qin Xiangdong frowned, his expression growing increasingly grim. Just as he was about to raise the price, Qin Xianglan suddenly spoke up, looking respectfully at Xiao Chen, breaking the stalemate between the two:
"Mr. Xiao, you haven't said anything yet. What do you think of this piece of jade?"
Is it truly a rare blood-veined jade artifact from before the Ming Dynasty, as Mr. Ming and Mr. Han claim?
As soon as he said that, everyone's eyes in the courtyard turned to Xiao Chen again, their expressions varying...
There was curiosity, disdain, impatience, and a hint of inquiry. (End of Chapter)