[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-urban-god-level-youth":3,"chapter-urban-god-level-youth-urban-god-level-youth-chapter-194":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Urban God-level Youth",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1890829,2515,"Chapter 194 Selection","urban-god-level-youth-chapter-194",194,"\u003Cp>The two were speaking softly; by now, many people had already started selecting stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among these people were numerous jade gambling enthusiasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many others hadn't started handling any stones, as they were mainly there to buy directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone cut a good stone and wanted to sell it, they would make an offer to purchase it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao then asked some basic questions, and Bai Jing answered each patiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jade quality generally depends on its texture and color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The finer and more transparent the texture, the higher the price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jade is classified from high to low quality based on its texture. The best grade is glass-type: fine, pure texture without flaws, with pure, bright, even color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The so-called imperial green belongs to the top tier of this glass-type jade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There're also ice type, water type, bean type, ice glutinous type, hibiscus type, horse tooth type, and so forth, with more than a dozen grades in total, quite comprehensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The better the texture and the flawless the stone, the generally higher the price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Color is also a bonus factor; good texture with correct color makes for a higher price!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao asked, \"Jing, why don't you buy a couple of pieces?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Jing shook her head, \"Without a jade gambling master to pick, it's all up to luck if I buy; there's a high chance of losing money. Although buying jade that others have cut is more expensive, at least there is a chance to make some profit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao didn't push her further but instead looked at the variously shaped large stones around the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smallest were the size of a fist, the largest more than half a meter long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pricing varied, and it wasn't that the bigger stones were more expensive, but most of the larger stones were generally higher-priced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cheapest here cost tens of thousands of yuan each, while the most expensive cost millions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Qiangsheng from Yumei Jewelry Company was following Mr. Guo around, selecting raw stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people were holding strong flashlights in their hands, occasionally shining them, but it wasn't very useful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weathered skin outside the raw stones was too thick; the strong flashlight couldn't penetrate it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao put on invisible X-ray glasses from his system inventory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't activate the X-ray function yet, but instead said to Bai Jing, \"Jing, I'm going to pick a few stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, just play around, don't get addicted,\" Bai Jing kindly advised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao nodded and then walked into the midst of the stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Ying followed beside him; she wanted to see what Qin Hao had come all this way for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it really just for jade gambling?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't the Qin Hao she knew. Although they hadn't known each other long, Mo Ying could tell that Qin Hao wasn't the type to engage in fruitless endeavors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything he did had a purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao activated the X-ray function, and a countdown timer appeared next to his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt somewhat anxious, uncertain whether the X-ray glasses could truly see through the jade raw stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao looked at one of the larger stones, about half a meter long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few seconds, his vision changed, and he could see the inside of the raw stone as if the outer weathered skin had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large piece of jade stood in the middle, but its texture was not very good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Priced at three million, if cut, it would probably only sell for two to three hundred thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shifted his gaze to another stone, and Qin Hao realized the closer he was to the stone, the faster the X-ray function worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second stone also contained ordinary jade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked closer to continue his examination, occasionally touching the weathered skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was how the old masters who selected raw stones examined them; he was doing the same, so no one would suspect him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Zhengxiang saw Qin Hao selecting raw stones and a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes. An amateur like you wants to gamble on stones? Let's see you go bankrupt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then took out his mobile phone, pretending to use it while secretly taking a few photos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He deliberately chose some tricky angles, making the photos show Mo Ying standing very close to Qin Hao, appearing quite intimate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Qin Hao saw the last, larger raw stone, his face showed surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong, Master?\" Li Moying asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao knew he had lost his composure and said in an even tone, \"I think this stone is pretty good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The raw stone was large, rectangular, about sixty to seventy centimeters long, and several centimeters wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The jadeite inside had excellent water content, reaching the \"ice\" type mentioned by Bai Jing, with few cracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good water content, few cracks, large size, and most importantly, it contained floating flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Discover exclusive tales at empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The price tag was five million, and Qin Hao waved over Li Yang and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yang and his colleagues hurried over, \"Mr. Qin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao said, \"Take this one. I'll take it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Mr. Qin.\" Li Yang instructed three people to move the stone over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people turned to look at him because he was the first to make a move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although those people had been looking earlier, choosing a raw stone wasn't so simple; one had to be meticulous and cautious, otherwise, it was very easy to make a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some people took over an hour to choose a raw stone, observing it countless times before making a move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shorter ones still needed half an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To see someone like him buy one in just a few minutes, especially such a large one, was a first for everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this guy serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this what they call a fool with too much money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another one who relies on luck; such people usually end tragically.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Zhen Tao, who was also helping people choose raw stones, saw Qin Hao's action, glanced at Bai Jing, and chuckled, \"Mr. Bai's guest is indeed extraordinary, impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Jing heard his sarcasm and snorted coldly, ignoring him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first time she came here, Liu Zhen Tao had pursued her, even though he was already married.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, definitely a novice. I hope he loses big time,\" Yuan Zhengxiang thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While they were talking, Qin Hao had picked another raw stone, also priced over a million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yang and the others moved it over, and just as they set it down, Qin Hao had already selected another, with astonishing speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell, what is he doing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even gambling on stones isn't done this way, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Jing was also stunned; these three stones were almost ten million now, and this is all real money!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others stopped choosing and just watched him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wanted to see what exactly Qin Hao was up to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao couldn't be bothered with those people, continuing to choose his own raw stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, he had already picked seven or eight raw stones, the total value had exceeded twenty million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yunfu's expression was calm, but he was extremely pleased inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had spent thirty million on these stones in total, and now he had already made back more than twenty million; anything else sold was pure profit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao was still picking. When he saw a stone the size of a baby's fist, he paused for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked up at Mr. Xu, \"Mr. Xu, why isn't there a price on this one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Xu was startled, \"It must have been overlooked. With this kind of weathered skin and size, our price is usually five hundred thousand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao, \"Oh, then I'll take it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From start to finish, he had spent just over ten minutes picking, and had chosen thirteen raw stones, totaling twenty-six million six hundred fifty thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao transferred the money to Mr. Xu without any delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Xu's tone was much more respectful than before, \"Mr. Qin, are you taking them back to cut yourself, or do you want to cut them here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cut them here.\" Qin Hao had come here to gamble on stones and make money, so of course he chose to cut on site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people around perked up; they too wanted to see what sort of quality Qin Hao's selected raw stones were!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many were even eager to see his expression if he suffered a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>",1409,"2026-06-10T07:14:19.655Z",1,"novelbin.me","fb714840bd4807a8d7195407d25bf1609c565421ab2706281aa3ec6c106af4a5","urban-god-level-youth-chapter-195","urban-god-level-youth-chapter-193",1372,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Furban-god-level-youth-cover.jpg"]