Chapter 8: Who is this Divine Being
He is now utterly in awe of Wang Ke, to the point of admiration from head to toe. He never expected that Wang Ke would possess such keen insight. If it weren't for his decades of experience in appraising treasures, which allowed him to perceive the true nature of the magical artifact, he might have overlooked this treasure.
How long has it been?
The young man smiled exceptionally brightly, respectfully escorting Wang Ke to the VIP room before hurriedly leaving to call others
Wang Ke nodded and said: "I am here to find Liu Gang! To sell magical tools."
Hmph, this son of a turtle, with his mediocre skills, how could he possibly discern any hidden truths? Spending one hundred yuan to buy a broken copper Buddha statue is simply foolishness
Wang Ke stated directly: "What kind of magical artifact still needs your firm appraisal? As the saying goes, 'Familiarity breeds fondness.' We are already old acquaintances. As long as you don't play tricks on me, I will come to you for any good items in the future!"
Feeling quite pleased, he decided to go to Shangbaoxuan to find Liu Gang. Although Liu Gang had played tricks on him during their previous transaction, the final outcome was still satisfactory to him
The refreshing and cool sensation replaced the sharp pain akin to being pricked by needles, but this feeling lasted only two to three seconds. Soon after, Wang Ke felt a darkness before his eyes, and that sharp, needle-like sensation reemerged.
"Brother Wang, no wonder the magpies have been chirping non-stop at my window since early this morning. I didn't expect that you, the God of Wealth, would come to visit again. What good talisman have you brought this time? Let me take a look," Liu Gang said with a smile, glancing at the black cloth in Wang Ke's hand.
A day's time, a day's time indeed
Li Daquan's expression changed several times, but he was actually quite satisfied in his heart. Since he knew that this bronze Buddha statue was fake, being able to buy it for one hundred yuan was already quite good. After all, he had only spent a little over twenty yuan to acquire this bronze Buddha statue in the first place. In any case, this transaction was not a loss.
Standing outside the entrance of the Gathering Treasure Hall, Zhou Bapi's eyes flickered with a strange light. He had a vague feeling that there was something very peculiar about this matter. Over the past six months of interacting with Wang Ke, he had gained some understanding of Wang Ke's character. Was it really possible to buy a counterfeit bronze Buddha statue for one hundred yuan? Had Wang Ke's mind turned to mush, or was there some hidden mystery behind that bronze Buddha statue?
Liu Gang originally had some other thoughts, but Wang Ke's words completely silenced what he wanted to say
Suppressing the overwhelming joy within, it is nonetheless a very painful matter. Moreover, Wang Ke is now very eager to know the true value of the magical artifact in his hand. He is not a fool, nor does he wish to experience the taste of being one, so he must visit several shops to ascertain the price of this bronze Buddha statue artifact.
The specific price of this magical artifact has been estimated, and the time to take action has arrived. No matter how good this artifact is, it cannot compare to real money in hand
"This young man, are you going to buy your things or not? If not, I will be leaving!" said Li Daqian
Wang Ke secretly sneered to himself: Sitting on a treasure mountain yet unaware, treating precious items as worthless junk. You are the real fool!
In the future, one must definitely learn to appraise antiques and ritual implements; otherwise, when dealing with antiques and ritual implements, there is a possibility of incurring significant losses during transactions
Holding the bronze Buddha statue, after Li Daqian left, Wang Ke glanced at Zhou Bapi and Sun Ming before departing at a leisurely pace
Zhou Bapi was furious, but just as he was about to scold Wang Ke, he recalled the large fist imprint that Wang Ke had left on the locust wood table. Instantly, his expression fell, and he let out a couple of frustrated huffs, involuntarily taking two steps back.
A few minutes later, Liu Gang entered the luxuriously decorated VIP room with a hearty laugh. However, in his heart, he was extremely shocked, for it had not been long since they last parted, and this young man had surprisingly brought another magical artifact. Could it be that he had stumbled upon another opportunity so soon
With great fortune shining upon him, he not only discovered the function of his extraordinary eyes but also struck it lucky, successfully seizing two opportunities, which filled his heart with joy.
How old is he
150,000
With a heart full of schemes, Wang Ke entered the gates of Shangbaoxuan once more, holding a bronze Buddha statue wrapped in black cloth.
The copper Buddha statue, with its lifelike expression, was observed by Wang Ke through his extraordinary vision. A milky white gas was slowly flowing, and Wang Ke had a strange illusion; he felt that when his gaze returned to the statue, the milky white gas seemed to want to break free from the constraints of the copper Buddha statue and rush towards his eyes.
Wang Ke's heart raced a few times; his original estimate was between 80,000 and 120,000. Unexpectedly, Liu Gang offered a flat price of 150,000. It seems that his assessment of the bronze Buddha statue and ritual implements was somewhat off.
Wang Ke readily took out 100 yuan, handed it to Li Daquan, and said: "Thanks for your kind words, we are square now"
Welcome, I am ... Oh, it's you again! Are you looking for Master Liu Gang? The attendant who approached Wang Ke's eyes suddenly lit up. During the previous transaction, he had served Wang Ke, which earned him a reward of over one hundred yuan. Therefore, seeing Wang Ke again felt like seeing a stack of hundred-yuan bills rushing towards him.
If this is indeed a stroke of luck, then the young man before me is quite remarkable
As he spoke, he clearly intended to once again stuff the bronze Buddha statue into Li Daqian's hands
In comparison to one hundred yuan, the estimated amount he calculated based on the prices provided by several appraisers can be considered an astronomical figure
He seemed to have already envisioned a broad avenue shimmering with golden light, which further strengthened his determination to learn the appraisal of antiques and ritual implements. As the old saying goes: Knowledge changes destiny. As long as hetushu.com possesses a wealth of knowledge, combined with the effects of the extraordinary eye, it would be like adding wings to a tiger!
I actually found the magical artifact again
In an instant, his left hand covered his eyes, and Wang Ke's face revealed not a trace of emotion, appearing as calm and unperturbed as ever; however, in his heart, there was a surge of overwhelming joy
Li Daquan furrowed his brows, his eyes widened, and he exclaimed: "You are talking nonsense. What is the most important benchmark for demonstrating a person's integrity? It is money! Since you are so sincere, why do you care about such a trivial amount of money? Two hundred and fifty, at least two hundred and fifty."
Wang Ke cast a disdainful glance at Li Daqian and said: "There is a saying you should have heard: 'Wine and meat pass through the intestines, yet the Buddha sits in the heart.' Having a deity in the heart proves my sincerity, and this has nothing to do with the amount of wealth. Forget it, I initially saw you rushing over with great enthusiasm, but now I am greatly disappointed. I do not wish to make you too uncomfortable, so I will add ten more, making it forty. I will buy this copper Buddha statue."
It is a ritual instrument
Seeing the cooked duck about to fly away, Li Daquan quickly blocked the bronze statue that Wang Ke was handing over, and with a smiling face said: "Oh dear, look at my broken mouth, don't take it to heart. Just now, it was my fault, and I apologize to you, little brother. However, forty yuan is too low. How about this: I won't ask for anything unrealistic, two hundred yuan, you take the item, and we will exchange money for goods, all settled, how does that sound?"
We are straightforward people and do not speak in riddles. Whether we can continue our cooperation in the future depends on your sincerity, Brother Liu. Please make a clear offer! If I find it reasonable, we will proceed with the transaction directly. If I find it unsatisfactory, I will say no more and leave immediately with my items. Wang Ke's expression was very calm; even though he was extremely excited inside, he did not show it.
Wang Ke, humming a little tune, cheerfully walked out of a well-decorated antique and bookshop. Over the course of two hours, under the pretext of purchasing a magical artifact, he had strolled through four shops and had roughly estimated the price of the artifact based on the appraisals from the experts in those shops
However, if it were to be known that I visited Shangbaoxuan twice in a single day to trade for magical artifacts, it would likely have repercussions for me. One must be low-key; quietly accumulating wealth is the true path to success
Saying this, he handed the copper Buddha statue wrapped in black cloth to Liu Gang
I, Wang Ke, have truly struck it lucky! The treasured artifact, which I cherish, has unexpectedly been found by me twice in a single day. Could it be that Heaven sees my kind heart and handsome appearance, and has begun to turn my fortunes around?
This time I have already estimated the approximate price myself, and after what happened last time, Liu Gang should not try to play tricks on me again, right
The glimmer of hope that had just risen in Li Daqian's heart quickly vanished into thin air
Brother Wang is a straightforward person, and the price is quite reasonable, so let's proceed with the transaction! However, I have a small request.
Who exactly is this young man before us?
two hundred and five
Wang Ke said slowly, "Buy it for thirty yuan. I will take it back and place it on my bedside as an offering, hoping to find a boss in the future who won't be as stingy as this Zhou Bapi."
Two hours later
As Wang Ke slowly lowered his left hand that had been covering his eyes and looked up at Li Daqian, he silently shook his head and said in a nonchalant tone: "My former boss, Zhou Bapi, although not a good person, had quite an eye for things; this item is indeed a fake"
Wang Ke directly extended a finger and said nonchalantly: "It's not worth arguing over such a small amount of money. One hundred yuan, if you want to sell it, then sell it; if not, then forget it"
Liu Gang lifted the black cloth, and upon first seeing the bronze Buddha and the statue of the book, he secretly shook his head. However, two minutes later, a look of surprise appeared on his face as he turned to Wang Ke and said, "Brother Wang, you truly have a keen eye! Indeed, this is a magical artifact, but it has been treated as a fake by those foolish individuals, with some modifications made to its exterior."
"Here, give me the money, and this item will be yours! It seems that you are quite sincere, and I believe that in the future, you will surely experience a turn of fortune and wealth will flow in abundantly," Li Daquan said loudly
Could it be that he started learning to appraise antiques and ritual implements from the moment he was born
With a sarcastic roll of his eyes, Wang Ke said淡淡地: "Brother, let's have a proper discussion about business and refrain from insults! Do you think the number two hundred and fifty sounds pleasant? Forget it, such bronze Buddha statues are available everywhere, and they only cost a few dozen yuan. I'll just buy it elsewhere! I'll return this bronze Buddha statue to you."
With a look of disdain, he spat on the ground, and Zhou Bapi recalled the significant losses he had suffered consecutively. His old face twitched a few times, and he turned back to the Jubaotang store in frustration
Li Daquan, being able to mingle in this antique street, naturally possesses considerable shrewdness. With a quick roll of his eyes, he chuckled and said: "This young brother, as the saying goes: where there is sincerity, there is fortune. Spending thirty yuan is akin to buying junk; it clearly shows a lack of sincerity! How about three hundred? You can take this item for three hundred yuan, how does that sound?"
The God of Wealth has come to the door
The person before me is likely capable of both words and actions. If I were to play tricks and he discovered it, I would be cutting off a source of income for myself in the future. Although acquiring his magical tools does not yield a significant profit, the earnings are still considerable, especially compared to my usual transactions, which are much less favorable.
The common people, truly, are very happy
After hesitating for a moment, he finally spoke: "Brother Wang is a straightforward person, and he won't give you any false reports. The price is set at 150,000. If you are satisfied, we can proceed with the transaction; if not, you can go and check with others."