Chapter 48: Zhu Kejian's Internal Injury

However, upon thinking that those items had all been appraised, he let out a sigh of relief.

"Young Master Lin, right? Rest assured, I will definitely not go back on my word."

Around them, quite a few people had gathered, all looking like they were there to watch the show.

Looking at the crowd, then at Zhu Kejian's confident smile, Huang Baoshang asked with some worry.

"Lin Yang, how about we go back?"

Lin Yang shook his head and said to Huang Baoshang.

"Go buy me a Small Knife."

"Ah?"

Huang Baoshang looked at Lin Yang, utterly puzzled.

"Hurry up and go!"

Seeing Lin Yang's solemn expression, despite having many doubts in his heart, he went out to buy a Small Knife.

Zhu Kejian saw this and burst out laughing.

"Young Master Lin, you brought a Small Knife—are you planning to kill yourself later?"

Hearing Zhu Kejian's mockery, Lin Yang took out the Calligraphy and Painting he had bought first.

"I'm afraid I'll make you so angry later that you'll want to kill yourself."

Zhu Kejian smiled smugly upon hearing that.

"My Antique Shop's business is antiques; if someone picks up a bargain, that's their skill."

"But that person made a mistake himself; I can't be blamed."

At that moment, an old man in a black Zhongshan suit walked out and spoke.

"Young man, this Calligraphy and Painting of Tang Yin you bought is obviously fake."

Lin Yang glanced at him and said with a smile.

"It's genuine."

Upon hearing this, everyone burst out laughing.

"Even that old man says so; this young man is truly oblivious to the heights of heaven and depths of earth!"

Hearing everyone's words, Zhu Kejian's smug expression grew even richer.

"The Small Knife has been bought back."

Lin Yang took the Small Knife and looked at Zhu Kejian.

"Boss Zhu, watch closely."

He picked up the knife and began to slash away the mounted Calligraphy and Painting on the surface.

"What is he doing?"

Seeing this, someone couldn't help but ask.

"He's removing the mounting, but his technique is perhaps too rough."

"If there is genuine work underneath, it might also get damaged."

What they didn't know was that Lin Yang, using his subtle perception, could perfectly guarantee the genuine painting underneath.

When the outer layer of mounting was removed, a brand-new Calligraphy and Painting appeared before everyone.

"This is Tang Yin's 'Pine Waves and Cloud Shadows Picture'; I don't know its value."

Upon hearing that, the crowd all rushed forward to view it.

"This is actually the genuine work of the 'Pine Waves and Cloud Shadows Picture'; I never expected the genuine work to be covered by a fake painting!"

The old man who had previously advised also sighed.

"It's my old eyes that are at fault!"

Then, he said to Lin Yang: "Little brother, if you're willing to part with it, I'll offer 13 million to buy this 'Pine Waves and Cloud Shadows Picture'!"

Upon hearing that, Lin Yang showed a smile.

"Since you like it, old sir, I'll sell it to you."

Then, he looked at Zhu Kejian and said.

"Boss Zhu, exchanging 200,000 for 13 million—I'm making a huge profit."

Zhu Kejian's face darkened again.

"Hmph, it's just luck—don't get cocky!"

Hearing that, Lin Yang took out the second item, a tube—a severely damaged vase.

Seeing Lin Yang take out the severely damaged vase, Zhu Kejian sneered.

"Even if it's Tang tri-color, its market price is about the same; selling it would net you neither loss nor gain!"

"Really?"

Seeing the corners of Lin Yang's mouth rise, Zhu Kejian's heart gave a jolt.

Then he saw Lin Yang smash the vase's body.

Then he picked up the intact base and lightly tapped it a few times.

The surrounding porcelain shards fell away, revealing a piece of jade.

"Han Dynasty Jade Tiger Talisman—I don't know its value."

Among the crowd, there was an expert specializing in Han Dynasty matters.

Upon hearing Lin Yang's words, he immediately stepped forward.

"Young friend, may I take a look?"

"Please."

He handed the tiger tally to the old man, and the old man began to examine it.

Luo Lao, is this jade tiger tally genuine?

The man called Luo Lao grew more excited the longer he looked.

It's genuine; this is Han-dynasty script, with a 'Huo' character carved in the middle.

It's very likely the tiger tally of the legendary war god Huo Qubing, who sealed the wolf and resided at Xu.

He excitedly looked at Lin Yang and asked.

I'll offer ten million; little friend, would you sell the tiger tally to me?

Of course.

Everyone watched, feeling extremely envious.

Lin Yang bought five items, spending less than two million.

Now he's made over ten times his money, making many people jealous.

Zhu Kejin was so angry he clenched his fists, his eyes bulging like copper bells, as if he wanted to devour Lin Yang.

Seeing him like that, Lin Yang continued to smile.

Boss Zhu, I'm opening the third item now.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Kejin snorted coldly in anger.

Go ahead, I still don't believe you can still find a bargain!

Lin Yang smiled and took out a cauldron.

Hmph, it's just a cauldron; let's see what tricks you can pull.

Lin Yang smiled and reached his hand into the cauldron.

Since ancient times, only wealthy families could use cauldrons; who knows what good things might be hidden inside.

As he spoke, he felt around inside.

Everyone watched, staring intently.

They wanted to see if Lin Yang could fish out something good.

Crack!

A sound rang out, instantly tugging at everyone's heartstrings.

Lin Yang smiled and took out an object from the cauldron.

Inscribed on it was, "crimson-script iron voucher."

A crimson-script iron voucher personally bestowed by the Hongwu Emperor of the Ming dynasty; who knows how much it could sell for?

Upon hearing this, everyone erupted in an uproar.

The meaning of the Hongwu Emperor's crimson-script iron voucher from the Ming dynasty is not the same.

Immediately someone bid: "I'll offer six million!"

Lin Yang smiled and said, "Deal!"

Zhu Kejin's face turned green with anger, knowing Lin Yang had bought that cauldron for only thirty thousand.

Even now, do you still think I'm just relying on luck?

Upon hearing that, Zhu Kejin gritted his teeth and said.

It's all luck!

Lin Yang smiled, stood up, and said.

Ladies and gentlemen, if anyone trusts me, I'll point out a few items for you to buy—guaranteed profit, no loss.

Everyone exchanged glances upon hearing that.

Still, some chose to believe Lin Yang, and he smiled.

He pointed to some items in the room; those few people, without further talk, directly bought them.

Then someone produced a Tang dynasty imperial edict.

Someone obtained a Tang dynasty emperor's exclusive inkstone.

Each of these is highly valuable; selling them would bring huge profits.

Seeing the earliest buyers reap great gains, everyone grew envious.

They all begged Lin Yang for guidance.

Everyone, stop! My Ancient Treasure Studio is closing!

Upon hearing that, Lin Yang's mouth curled up slightly.

Boss Zhu, are you trying to drive all these customers away?

Zhu Kejin stared at Lin Yang, gnashing his teeth as he asked.

What exactly do you want?!

Lin Yang smiled and said, "My demands were just stated."

Zhu Kejin stood where he was, hesitated a moment; to keep his shop from closing and avoid dying of anger, he gritted his teeth and said.

Fine, I'll take back the jade!

Lin Yang shook his head and said, "Anything else?"

He took out his phone, looked at Lin Yang, and said.

I'll arrange a meeting with Young Master Jiang right away!