Chapter 002: Searching for High-Value Items

It is known that 3: jade material will not be valuable in the future

Shen Shi still possesses a considerable degree of dynamism in his actions

Then, only history remains

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Having written to this point, Shen Shi stopped

With the emergence of the next choice, everything in the room before me was covered in light blue markings

Shen Shi continued to write: "Arguments: The value of modern antiques derives from three sources: rarity, historical significance, and artistic value"

Accompanied by this final line of text, Shen Yi's thoughts seemed to split into two parts; one remained seated in the chair, while the other ventured to another place

The writing appears before my eyes

This is a complete mixture of different periods, different regions, and different materials

This point is also easy to infer; if there were no value, how could there be antique collections

It is known as the Time Diamond, abbreviated as Time Diamond Mark, which possesses the power to connect the present with the future three thousand and three years later

After thinking for a while

At this moment, he put away the projection ball, forced himself to remain calm, then sat down at the desk and picked up a blank A4 sheet of paper

Directly selected that stack of murder mystery game backups, as well as that USB drive

This is a conjecture based on the reaction of the collector when faced with the jade pendant and normal logic. If there were not a Guanyin statue above, even if the other party could confirm that this jade pendant is from three thousand years ago, they would not engage in a transaction at all

That is a street with an "ancient charm".

Hypothesis 1: All materials and substances in the present world will have little value in the future

The back of Shen Shi's hand once again revealed a brilliant galaxy, and in the next moment, a chilling sensation surged into his mind

If his speculation is correct, these items might be more valuable than his jade pendant

Otherwise, it would not have been possible to gain admission to such a prestigious 985 university from a small county.

Therefore, Shen Shi heavily circled the words "history" and "art".

Moreover, during my time at school, I relied entirely on myself and gradually built up my own small business—a relatively sizable script murder mystery venue.

As far as the eye can see, the sun shines brightly, the sky is azure, and the view is expansive, with various styles of architecture on either side. Some embody the beauty of the East with their "traditional style," whether it be wooden eaves, intricately carved windows, or roofs adorned with golden glazed tiles, all showcasing the "Eastern characteristics".

Originally, Shen Shi had planned to truly manage this store as a lifelong career after graduation

After some thought, I took out a USB drive and copied some files from my computer onto it

It is known that 2: It seems to be aimed at conserving energy, transmitting contemporary items to the future, which will experience the passage of three thousand years in an unknown space. The evidence is the jade pendant from the last transaction, which was identified as an antique.

"It is speculated that 2." Shen Shi continued to write, "Antiques will possess certain value in the future"

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Each antique is a testament to a specific period in history, reflecting the political, economic, and cultural aspects of that time. It serves as a carrier of comprehensive historical information, while also being an irreplaceable and non-reproducible item. This embodies the profound sense of history's weight and its rarity—perhaps this is the greatest value of antiques in the future

As long as human civilization can continue, the exploration of its own historical legacy should become a pursuit for future generations. Shen Shi murmured to himself, then suddenly stood up, ran to his room, and took out a pile of papers

Now is the time to attempt the transaction

With the more than 1,000 yuan he spent on the Guanyin jade pendant, he obtained the projection that records this part of history; as for the reason for the exchange, it was only worth this.

This is a habit he developed while thinking

That is the pursuit of historical culture and the absence of historical culture

At this moment, looking at the three known points listed above, I hesitated for a while and continued to write:

These are all backup scripts from his store

Clearly, it is in the style of ancient Greek temples, yet the colors and materials used in the architecture are reminiscent of ancient Egyptian rock-cut tombs

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If the jade pendant has no value, then it is necessary to find an "antique" that possesses value

In the future black market, there will be more than just antique collectors. The issue is that, given the conditions possessed by Shen Shi, antiques are undoubtedly the easiest to realize. This is the advantage brought by Shi Ling, which must be utilized effectively

However, compared to the first time he came here, when he felt a sense of strangeness about everything, this time, Shen Shi discerned a certain invigorating message from these various buildings

Although the small courtyard and the royal glazed tiles are mixed together, it is filled with a sense of incongruity

Shen Shi became increasingly confident about the transaction he was about to undertake

Shen Shi fixed his gaze on these two characters, his eyes growing increasingly bright

In the universe, what is most abundant is various materials, even those that originated three thousand years ago are no exception

Moreover, the buildings that exhibit "Western characteristics" are even more exaggerated

In recent years, the rise of murder mystery games has been particularly notable, especially with the abundance of such venues around university towns. Among them, Shen Shi's establishment has gained a good reputation in the area, thanks to its dedicated management of interpersonal relationships within the school, exquisite decor, and significant investment in promotional costs, resulting in consistently good business.

It is ! '' Shen Shi has already gone through it once, so he is very proficient.

The collector he encountered was indeed somewhat difficult to describe, so it is hard to say how the artistic aesthetics of modern people would be perceived by those from the future

A sign full of Cantonese style hangs on a pillar resembling the David statue

Indeed, these buildings do appear to be a hodgepodge, filled with the fantasies of future people regarding ancient architecture. However, within this virtual marketplace, such architectural styles are ubiquitous, clearly indicating a certain trend. Is it not the case that this very trend reflects the future people's pursuit of history?

Therefore, the issue at hand is now quite clear

After some contemplation, I will finally draw a circle in history

The main structure of Gothic Revival architecture is complemented by the grand dome of classical architecture

Things are valuable because they are rare, and this is self-evident. It should remain the same in the future. Therefore, the inherent rarity of materials need not be a concern; what exists now will certainly exist in the future. Even precious metals like gold may not hold value in the future.

However, this plan has clearly been disrupted now

Indeed, it is antique and elegant

In the process of writing slowly, inspiration often bursts forth

Shen Shi recorded these three known circumstances

Before Shen Shi, he had already conducted a transaction with a future person who claimed to be an "antique collector" through the "black market trading terminal".