《As A Trash Collector, I Collected A Imperial Jade Seal》 Chapter 1 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation In Long An village in Jiangnan, a Hummer rumbled slowly. Luo Feng, whose hot pot restaurant had been doing well in the city, went bankrupt due to poor management. He owed more than a million yuan in debt and wanted to borrow some money from his friend to start again. However, the economy was deteriorating, and he was too poor to accept help from his friend. Therefore, Luo Feng could only return to his hometown. In order to maintain their livelihood and pay off their debts, his parents suggested that since Luo Feng could drive, he should buy a pickup truck to collect junk. One should not assume that this line of work was embarrassing. Furthermore, the daily profit could be as high as thousands of yuan. How so? Because you probably didnt realize that there are fewer and fewer garbage collection centers and recycling stations around your living area. In a situation where there was more meat than wolves, this industry was definitely very profitable. Well, Im afraid you cant take the hardship. However, he had only been collecting trash for a few days. Luo Feng was bound to the Treasure Prompter System by chance. Within a month, he had traveled around the country, collected junk, looked for treasures, and live-streamed. Not only had he paid off his debts, but he had also gained about 2 million yuan in assets and tens of thousands of fans in his live-stream room. Now, the system had also been successfully upgraded to Level 4. [Treasure Prompter LV4 (Upgrade progress bar: 0/10,000 shock value) Note: [make more people feel shocked, and you will get more shock points] [Reputation points: 8,000 points (5,000 reputation points are required to scan the treasure at Level 4)] [Scanning range: 1,000 meters] [Highest value of discoverable treasure: 10 million] [Hosts assets: 1.88 million yuan] Luo Feng looked at the system panel. He was finally at level four. Can I get some valuable treasures now? When he was level three, the highest treasure that could be scanned was only a million. In a month, he had found four items that cost hundreds of thousands of yuan just by relying on the system. His assets rose to 1.88 million yuan. Now that he had leveled up, he could finally show off his skills. What the f*ck? Im just curious whos still live-streaming collecting junk, so I clicked to enter to take a look What the f*ck? Are you fooling around? Adidas? Nike shoes? Youre driving a Hummer that costs 880,000 yuan? Youre using a Huawei cell phone that costs 8,888 yuan? Are you sure youre collecting junk? And not just showing off your wealth? Suddenly, a newcomer entered Luo Fengs live broadcast room. He was completely dumbfounded. Hahaha, new guy, our streamers trash collector is a little unusual! Thats right! Hes disguised as a treasure hunter who collects junk. If you meet our host in the countryside and greet him, then congratulations, you must have some treasure on you! But if youre not careful and the host takes your stuff away, then youre unlucky! I cant say that Im unlucky. Its common to have a horse that travels a thousand miles, but I cant say the same for the streamer. Treasure shouldnt be buried. thats right. More people like the streamer can save more treasures from being wasted! a few days ago, a square of 100-year-old red sandalwood would have been burned by the farmers if the streamer hadnt arrived in time. Luo Feng was driving the Hummer. He looked at the bullet comments in the live broadcast room. He was quite gratified. In this world, there was no such thing as moral coercion. Picking up scraps was a technical job. You could only pick up scraps if you had the ability. If you didnt, you could only watch helplessly. Furthermore, any treasures, cultural relics, or wild mountain products would be yours if you collected them. Whether it was in the mountains, underground, or in the water, if you found it and retrieved it, it was yours. This made complete sense to Luo Feng. The wilderness naturally belonged to everyone, and so did the historical legacy. There was no such thing as an official cultural relic. Old Luo, are you here to collect junk again today? Did you get any good treasures? Its been tens of thousands these days. Its been a long time since Ive had a treasure worth hundreds of thousands! Its not interesting to watch! Hurry up and collect it for me! Otherwise, Ill unfollow you! There was no big harvest for a few days. The fans started to complain. The speed of his fan base growth had slowed down these few days. Of course, Luo Feng didnt plan to do a live broadcast at first, but he had no choice. Live broadcasting was the best way to gain shock points and reputation points. Wow, theres a golden sword by the road ahead! Luo Feng suddenly shouted, his eyes bulging. F*ck! Really? Boring! Dumb host! Are you lying again? Why dont you say that theres a golden coffin in the way? Dumbass host. If you have that much free time, then go look for a huge treasure! How many days has it been since there was a big payload? I dont want to look at things that cost tens of thousands of yuan! Boring host! Even if its a script, you should have spent more money on it! Luo Feng looked at his system panel. There were only a dozen more shock points. He was speechless by the shock points earned. In the beginning, he did this to level up, but then Luo Feng always did this, so the fans grew immune. By the time they figured it out, they were barely shocked. With only 15 shock points, he was probably as good as a new recruit. System, scan it! Luo Feng saw that these people were complaining. Today, Ill show you the power of the upgraded version. Do you still dare to say that theres nothing worth watching for something thats worth tens of thousands? Then, Luo Feng felt an invisible energy wave being projected out of his sea of soul. This scan covered a range of a kilometer. Compared to the 100-meter scan at Level 3, it was much better. The difference was apparent as the range was huge. [Ding! Scan complete!] [Red Dot 1: worth more than a million] [Blue Point 1: worth more than 100,000] [Green Dot 1: value above 10,000] [Green Dot 2: worth more than 10,000] [Green Dot 3: value above 10,000] [Green Dot 4: worth more than 10,000] [Green Dot 5: value of more than 10,000] As the systems voice faded Luo Feng could only see a big red dot within a radius of one kilometer. What was the red dot? It definitely pinpointed treasure. And it was a treasure worth more than a million. Luo Feng could completely ignore the blue and green dots. After all, how could something worth hundreds of thousands compare to the red dot? Chapter 2 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation This big red dot? Its 900 meters away, isnt it? Luo Fenglooked at the radar on the system panel. After confirming the direction, he immediately turned the car around and drove in the direction of the town. The location seemed to be the slaughterhouse outside the city! Could the butcher be holding a bronze knife from the Warring States period? Luo Feng didnt know. He could only find out when he got there. F*ck! Host, arent you going to the countryside today? Are you going back home? No way? Just a few words and youre already disheartened? You cant take the blow, can you? Hurry up. I think there are more treasures in the village. Two of them worth 500,000 have been sold. Lets go shopping. Is the host looking for a place to poop? Brother! You dont say! It really looks like it! Hahaha! Youll be fined 200 yuan for urinating and defecating indiscriminately! Luo Fengnaturally ignored the people in the live-stream room. The system had been upgraded. Since he was on Level 3, the red dot represented nothing less than 100,000 and was worth more than a million. He had to hurry over. If anything were to happen, it would be a loss of millions. After a while, Luo Fengarrived at an outdoor slaughterhouse outside the town from Village Road. An elderly farmer was pointing at the dead cow at his feet while talking to a fierce man dressed as a butcher. Creak. Luo Fengslammed on the brakes. He immediately walked towards the two of them. What the f*ck? The red dot is actually this bull? Luo Fengwas dumbfounded. Could this cow be worth more than a million? Are you kidding me? However, after verification, the system had not lied at all. Every time the items were collected, they did hold a certain value. Hey, uncle, is the bull yours? How much is it? Luo Fengwalked over and asked about its price. Luo Fengs total assets were 1.88 million with 750,000 cash flow, so buying this bull was a piece of cake. The system wouldnt lie anyway, so what was there to be afraid of? F*ck! Host, what are you doing? This bull is sick! You cant even enter the slaughterhouse to see it! Theyre afraid that the corpse will infect the other cows! It is! Although beef is expensive, you dont have to buy a sick cow to eat it, right? Did the host change his profession? Are you going to sell beef? The fans in the live-stream room were shocked by Luo Fengs actions. They definitely didnt understand him and said all sorts of things. Some people even scolded him for being stupid. He wanted to eat beef, but he couldnt even tell that it was a sick cow? Little brother, since youre dressed so well, Im not afraid to tell you that this is a sick cow. If you want to buy good beef, you have to go to the slaughterhouse. And even if you want to eat tainted beef, you wont have the chance anymore. Ive already discussed the price with the owner of the cow. The ferocious butcher sneered. If he took this bull to the city and sold it to those city folks who didnt know anything, he would make tens of thousands of profits. It was rare to see sick cows in such good condition. This was because the bull didnt seem to have eaten anything and had starved to death. It did not look like a plague or infectious disease at all. Chapter 3 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Since weve only agreed on the price, we havent officially made the deal, right? Im sorry, Ill sell this bull for 5,000 yuan! Luo Fengdidnt say much. Im rich. Five thousand dollars for something worth more than a million dollars was definitely a huge profit. However, Luo Fengdidnt know what the system was up to. It had marked the bull with a red dot, but he still chose to have faith. And even if the butcher managed to buy it, he could buy it back at a high price. Fivefive thousand yuan? Little brother? Are you for real? However, Luo Fengdidnt want this kind of conniving butcher to make money. What was he buying sick beef for? Wasnt it just to pass it off to sell as good beef? Fivefive thousand yuan? Little brother? Are you for real? Its a sick cow! The elderly farmer was stunned. Butcher Zhang had only paid 2,500 yuan. How had it doubled all of a sudden? 6,000 yuan! Old Man Sun, you must sell this bull to me! The tough butcher gritted his teeth. How f*cking unlucky. Why did he meet a stupid rich second generation who came to cause trouble? A Hummer? And youre buying sick beef? Are you crazy? 10,000! Luo Fengwas too lazy to waste his breath. What was that? 6,000 yuan for a sick cow? And the profit? Just now, you bid 2,500 yuan for it. How unscrupulous are you? There was no other way out. 10,000 yuan was paid. How could the sick cow not end up being Luo Fengs? F*ck! Host, are you really buying it? 10,000 for a sick cow? Its poisonous, right? Have you taken a fancy to that pair of bull horns? The bulls horns are only 100 yuan for every 500 grams, right? Besides, no one wants a dead bulls horn. Dumbass streamer! Dumbass streamer +1! Dumbass streamer +1,008,611! Is there a possibility that the host saw that it wasnt easy for the farmer, so hes doing charity? Hahaha! A kind-hearted streamer, not bad! Another 10,000 yuan has been donated! But, host, you have to remember that youre pretending to be a treasure hunter collecting junk. Youre not really collecting junk! Right, youre even less of a philanthropist! He saw Luo Fengtransfer the money to the farmer. The people in the live-stream room were even more dumbfounded. However, they were not shocked. This was because shock was an entirely different emotion. For example, they would be shocked if they bought a machete and identified it as a bronze sword from the Western Zhou Dynasty. [Ding! Congratulations, host, youve accepted the cow that died of illness, specifically gallstones. There are two catties of high-grade bezoar in its body, which are worth three million yuan!] Chapter 4 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation What the f*ck? Bezoar? Is this a bezoar mine? Luo Fengs eyes widened as he looked at his dead bull in disbelief. Why didnt he think of this in the beginning? Bezoar was a gallstone found in the gallbladder of bovines, a mammal from the arachnoid family. What was produced in the gallbladder was called gallbladders or egg yolks, what was produced in the bile duct was called a biliary bezoar, and what was produced in the hepatic duct was called yellow bile. The bezoar was mostly egg-shaped, with a golden to yellowish-brown surface, and appeared fine and lustrous. Traditional Chinese Medicine believed that bezoar was fragrant, slightly bitter and sweet, and mild in nature. It can be used to relieve heat, detoxify, and calm shock. It was used internally to treat fever, coma, madness, child epilepsy, convulsions, and so on. And externally, it was used to treat swollen throats, mouth sores, ulcers, and uremia. Natural bezoar was very precious, and its international price was higher than gold. Most of the time, artificial bezoar was used. Out of hundreds of thousands of cows, there might not even be one cow with gallstones, so it was extremely rare. A gram of high-grade bezoar cost almost 3,000 yuan. The two catties of bezoar That would be 1,000 grams. It was definitely 3 million. Brothers, Im rich! Im rich! My market research was right! Luo Feng shouted excitedly. As for the market research, it was all a cover for the system. Its over. Has the host gone crazy? You bought a sick cow and found a treasure? If this sick bull can find any treasure, Ill say the same thing again: Ill give you ten rockets today! Hahaha, I remember this person saying the same thing a few times before! This dude must be a rich second-generation, right? Arent you afraid that its part of the script? You even want to give him ten rockets? Even if weve earned money from the previous rounds, I dont believe that this sick cow can become a treasure! After thinking about it, the streamer is definitely going to lose this time! Dont make a fuss. Lets see what the streamer does next. To be honest, Im a little curious. Yes, Im curious about what kind of game a sick bull like him can play! When the netizens saw this, they scolded the host for being an idiot, but at the same time, they were curious about how a cow could get rich! Hehe, what do you guys know? Im telling you, Im not just going to make a small fortune today. Im going to make a massive fortune! Theres at least a million in profit from this sick cow! Luo Feng chuckled. He had directly released a bombshell, and then he didnt say anything. Ill keep everyone in suspense first. After all, only when the secret was revealed at the end would there be more shock points. F*ck! At least a million? I touched the hosts head. Why is it so hot? Are you sick? No, its my phone thats running out of battery! Dumb host, are you crazy? Dont mess around! A million? If you want to brag, then at least be more realistic! Thats right. Do you think were stupid? Are you starting to lie again? Anyway, the host has too many tricks to deceive people like this! Luo Feng could understand why these people didnt believe him. After all, he himself didnt understand why the system would label a cow as a million-dollar red dot in the beginning. Immediately after that, Luo Fenggot out of the Hummer. He took out a sharp vegetable knife. Although he didnt know how to cut flesh, who didnt know how to cut blindly? He reached into the cows stomach and searched for a long time. Finally He pulled out an egg-shaped object with blood on it. Of course, it was originally golden in color. However, after Luo Fengs tinkering, it was stained with a lot of blood, which turned it red. Chapter 5 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation What the f*ck? What is this? [Host, did you take out the heart of the cow?] F*ck! Its covered in blood, and it really looks like a bulls heart! What does the host want the heart of a bull for? Take it back and stir-fry it? To be honest, the heart of a cow was also oval. It was about the same size as the bezoar in Luo Fengs hand, so everyone assumed that it was a bulls heart. Hehe! Luo Feng looked at the bullet comments in the live broadcast room and didnt say anything. Instead, he found a clean bag and instantly took away the bloody, egg-shaped object. After they were done, Luo Feng spent money to call a truck driver to take the cow away and incinerate it. Then, he found a place to wash his hands, got into the Hummer, and rushed to the major hospital in the city. Luo Feng didnt even want to go to the small hospitals in the city because they might not be able to handle it. Host, what are you doing? Where are you going with this? Are you really going to go home and make stir-fried cows heart? Haha, a plate of stir-fried cows heart that costs a million? The host is so extravagant (manual comedy) Alright, host. If you continue to keep us in suspense, Im telling you, youre going to lose your status as the local hero! Shhh, shhh, shhh. A few big rockets were sent out. Some rich people couldnt sit still as they awarded him 3,000 yuan in gifts to reveal the secret. Im really curious about what this is. Its worth more than a million? Hahaha, since everyone wants to know, Ill tell you! If Im not wrong, this must be a cows gallstones. Its called cows treasure, also known as bezoar. Its very valuable! If its brown, then its low-grade, worth 1,000 to 2,000 yuan per gram! If its almost golden, then its a high-grade item, worth 3,000 yuan per gram! I can tell at a glance that its more than 2 kilograms! How much do you think it costs? Luo Feng saw that the rich people had started to give gifts. Naturally, he didnt want to keep them in suspense. Although Luo Feng didnt care about this bit of money, it wouldnt end well if the fans were provoked. But what he said The live-stream room instantly exploded. F*ck! !!!! !!!! Chapter 6 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Huh? Bezoar? What is that? Bezo? Theres a professional player with this name. It looks like a stone that the cow ate, right? This is also treasure? F*ck! I know this. Isnt this more expensive than gold? More expensive than gold? How is that possible? What kind of luck does the host have? Youve found something that even hundreds of thousands of cows dont have? Thats right. After all, not many people have gallstones, let alone a bull! I eat grass every day, so I dont get sick easily. It was obvious. Despite the many noobs in the live-stream room, there were still people who knew what was good and recognized the bezoar. Ka ka ka. Ka ka ka. The shock value at this moment was popping up on the internet. In a short while, hundreds of people came. Ka ka ka. Luo Feng could only hear the system continuously receiving shock points. The reputation points would definitely come in the hundreds. Yes. Not bad. This time, he gained another 1,850 shock points and 1,100 reputation points. However, Luo Feng knew that this was not the time for the fans to be shocked. They would have to go to the hospital to test and see the real three million yuan. That would be the most shocking moment. Alright, lets stop debating. Ill take it to the hospital in the city later to see if they accept this thing! Everyone, lets discuss how much this gallstone is worth. Luo Feng looked at the bullet screen and smiled. The system upgrade brought him a huge profit. It was no longer treasures worth tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands. Instead, it was a tidal wave of 3 million. Back when he opened his hotpot restaurant, there had only been three big shops in the city, and he only had ten million in assets. In just one surge, he had returned to the peak of his life. Host, arent you a little too lucky? Thats right, no one else has ever seen a bezoar! Apparently, many noobs in the live-stream went to check the information and found that there was indeed a bezoar. It was also very valuable. What Luo Feng said just now was true. Is this the script? How can it be so fake?! I also think its a script! A bloody heart of a bull? Are you trying to fool us? There wont be even one out of hundreds of thousands of bulls? But you found one? It was obvious. Even if Luo Feng found valuable treasures the past few times, they also began to question this kind of low-probability event. Hehe! Luo Feng looked at the comments with a smile. He waved a small booklet in his hand and said, These are my notes. A few days ago, I heard that there was a cow here that didnt eat! Its characteristics are very similar to that of a cow with gallstones! I just came over! I didnt expect that he would really have gallstones! I also think that Im quite lucky, but it couldnt have been done without my market analysis. After saying that, Luo Feng smiled confidently. This was only the first day of upgrading to Level Four, and the external hack was already so profitable. When he upgraded to Level 5, the treasure that could be prompted would be worth 100 million at most. At that time, it would be even more lethal. Stupid market analysis! Its definitely a script! Take a cows heart and pretend that its cows gallstones! If you can, wash it clean and let us see! Dumbass host, stop pretending. Weve already seen through you! Youre just deliberately mystifying to cheat traffic! Today, I, Wang Long, will stay in the live-stream room and see how this dumbass streamer will end this! Right! Lets see how youre going to explain yourself if you cant take out your bezoar. If its bezoar, Ill eat sh*t on a live broadcast together with a huge bowl of ramen! Dont cheat me of my food and drink. Remember the rosewood from last time? Didnt you swear an oath as well? Hahaha! Thats right! But even I dont believe it this time. Bezoar is way too rare! Luo Feng looked at the comments and ignored them. He continued to drive the Hummer around the county to the city. He cursed incessantly because the old fans and him were familiar with one another. Usually, the newcomers wouldnt dare to act rashly. The administrator would naturally take action. Weve finally arrived. Half an hour later, Luo Feng looked up at the hospital in front of him. After parking the Hummer, he walked in. F*ck! The First Peoples Hospital of Jiangnan? Whats the host doing? Wheres the script? The host has come to the best hospital in Jiangnan! No, what can coming to the hospital prove? Cant Luo Feng just find a doctor and put on a show for us later? Awesome! The hosts an actor? Youve found the first hospital! This streamer is quite something! The script has been proven. Youve gone too far this time, and no one believes you. So, the previous ones were all scripts? I guess so! What are you all talking about? The script is not the script. Ill slowly read it later! Thats right. Didnt you guys see the transfers of the real gold and silver a few times before? Thats only a few hundred thousand! Its easy to fake it, okay? I dont care! Streamer, hurry up. I want to see if that bloody thing is actually a bezoar! Luo Feng put his phone in his pocket, and the camera for the broadcast was tucked under his clothes. The image that everyone was looking at was the number one hospital in Jiangnan. Of course, bezoar was a type of Chinese medicine. The place Luo Feng was looking for was definitely the Chinese Medicine Department. However, it was complicated. Luo Feng said that he wanted to sell Chinese medicine, so he had to register his identity. Then, he would go to the XXX Department and ask for a unit number. It felt so troublesome. Luo Feng thought about it carefully. This hospital was owned by the government, so they might not be able to afford it. What if they were stingy and petty? Bezoar was a very precious Chinese medicine. Real bezoar was very rare, and big hospitals were not a good place to go. Luo Feng decided to go to Tongren Pharmacys Jiangnan branch to take a look. Eh? Why isnt the host going in? Youre leaving? F*ck! Didnt you say it with confidence? Are you waiting for us to broaden our horizons? Whats wrong with the host? Cant I sell it somewhere else? Do you think its that easy to earn public money? Seeing this, Luo Feng rolled his eyes and was speechless. Then, he drove back to Tongren Pharmacy which was a famous pharmacy in the country. It had 300 branches and was a listed company with a market value of more than 60 billion. We have new CoQ10 soft capsules! It strengthens the immune system of the elderly! Antioxidant health products! It only costs 298 yuan! Hello, sir, what medicine do you want? Youre buying it for your elders, right? We have new CoQ10 soft capsules! It strengthens the immune system of the elderly! Antioxidant health products! It only costs 298 yuan! If its on promotion, you can get a free bottle! He was trying to sell healthcare products for the elderly to a beautiful nurse. Luo Feng waved his hand and said, I have bezoar here. Call your manager out! Chapter 7 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation What? Bezoar? The nurses eyes immediately popped out in shock. After all, this thing was rare. Many large pharmacies would go crazy over it once they heard about it. Its true. If I was joking, I wouldnt have come to Tongren Pharmacy to open it, right? Thats true! The nurse nodded when she heard Luo Fengs words. She immediately rushed behind the counter. It was less than a minute before she came out in a hurry. Sir, our store manager would like to see you in his office! the young nurse informed him with a grave expression. She was very respectful to Luo Feng. Obviously, they didnt know if Luo Fengs words were true or false. However, the pharmacy had to show the best respect to the owner of a treasure like bezoar. Yeah. Luo Feng nodded. He quickly carried a bloody plastic bag and walked toward the store managers office. Youre not really going to sell the bezoar, are you? It really does look like that. It looks real! I, Wang Long, dont doubt it! Lets wait and see! Lets do some calculations. It would only cost 1,000 Yuan, at most, to hire a nurse and a store manager as actors. With the tips he just scammed us of, the host will be able to break even. Now that we have more than 2,000 fans, all this traffic is for nothing! F*ck! What a talent! The cost and income for the host? Youre so clear about it. You guys have completely seen through the hosts thoughts! At this moment, Luo Feng was not looking at the comments. The first thing he did when he entered the office was to scan his surroundings. The office was quite big, and the decoration was very outdated. The store manager was a middle-aged man around 45 years old. He was drinking tea with an old man around 65 years old. It seemed that the store manager respected the old man a lot. Little brother, is that bezoar youre holding in your hand? The store manager, Chen Yueru, half-smiled. This bloody heart was probably a cows heart. How could it be used as a cows bezoar? Luo Feng also knew the meaning behind his smile. He immediately explained, Yes, manager. The cow is rather big, so it naturally looks like its heart. Little Chen, this isnt bulls heart, the old man spoke. The laymen watched the show in anticipation. The expert started to explain. As a doctor, he must have a good understanding of the hearts of all animals. The shape was rounder than the heart of a cow. Oh? Isnt it? Hearing the old mans words, Chen Yueru immediately became interested. He stood up and said, Little brother, can you wash the blood outside? Let me take a look. No problem! Luo Feng looked at the sink and asked, Here? Hmm, you can use it however you want! Chen Yueru nodded. Thank you! Luo Feng smiled and immediately opened the bezoar that was covered in cows blood. Chen Yueru just watched quietly from the side. The old man was also very interested. He put down his teacup and walked over. Very quickly, he washed the item in his hands. The true color of the bezoar slowly appeared before the eyes of both Chen Yueru and the old man. Chapter 8 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Gold? Its actually gold? Chen Yuerus eyes widened in shock, but he didnt express any of his emotions. Its good stuff! The old mans eyes also lit up. Just looking at the color of this item was enough to prove the quality of the goods. A normal bezoar was brown in color. However, the superior-grade bezoar was golden in color. Such a bezoar was several times more expensive than ordinary bezoar. F*ck! Huh? Gold? Is this the bezoar? Erm, Ive never seen anything like this. Its so strange. The viewers in the live-stream room were very surprised at this moment, and they stared at that thing. It was like a round bun made of golden mud, appearing very strange. Manager, sir, please take a look. Whats your price? Luo Feng saw their expressions and guessed that they had already seen that this was an authentic bezoar. Cough, cough, cough. How about 500 yuan? Thats the price if you want to sell it, little brother! Chen Yueru pretended to think for a moment and then made a difficult decision. Tongren Pharmacy needed this recently. Otherwise, they wouldnt have been able to offer such a high price! As soon as he said this, the old man beside him glanced at Chen Yueru. He was speechless in his heart. He was truly invincible. 500 yuan per gram for such a product? However, the old man didnt say anything because he knew Chen Yueru. Only 500 yuan? Then, Ill go! Luo Feng was speechless. He wasnt sincere at all? He might as well have gone to a big hospital. He had only come here earlier because he felt that they would be able to offer a higher price. What the f*ck? What did that mean? 500 yuan each? And its still 500 yuan per gram? Hey, you upstairs. If this is a bezoar, its only 500 yuan each? Erm, its 500 yuan each. The last time my cousin bought it for his parents, it was a bottle of bezoar heart-clearing pills that cost tens of thousands of yuan! You must know that the content is probably only a few grams, right? What the f*ck? Did that mean that the price they were talking about was 500 yuan per gram? Is this really f*cking more expensive than gold? What else can I do? Do you think that bezoar is as common as cabbages? This streamer is so lucky. Did you really pick up bezoar? At this moment, the netizens in the live-stream room were shocked. Luo Feng also received a lot of shock and reputation points. He had thought that he would only have a bloody bulls heart. So, it really was bezoar? Little brother, Ill give you 700 yuan. What do you think? Chen Yueru said with a smile as he chased after him. Im gonna leave. Ill go to the big hospital opposite to take a look. He was really speechless. After all, he received a system notification that said it was worth 3 million. Youre only offering a price of less than a million? Ill give you a like! 1,000 yuan per gram! 1,200 yuan per gram, thats the highest! As the price got higher and higher The popularity and bullet comments in the live-stream room soared like crazy. The number of fans immediately increased by more than 5,000. Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump. Although they couldnt see the faces of the fans in the live-stream room, everyone knew that at this moment, there were probably quite a few people who were drooling over the 1,200 yuan per gram price. Thats f*cking three times the price of gold, right? But thinking about it carefully, this thing might not even appear once in hundreds of thousands of bulls and was really rare. Alright, little Chen, stop dilly-dallying. This little brother seems to know his stuff. Just give me 2,500 yuan per gram! If you continue to dawdle, Ill be a little worried the old man said solemnly and looked at the many nurses surrounding the door. He had to inform the other big pharmacies. Even if the price was increased by 1,000 yuan per unit, they might not be able to get it. (o). What the h*ck? 2,500 yuan? One gram? (#O) My God, why is it so expensive? 500 to 2,500 yuan? This thing has increased by five times? This store manager is really a piece of sh*t. Only 500 yuan at the start? Its a pity that our streamer is a treasure hunter. How could he not know about treasures? Luo Feng was already at the door. When he heard that there was finally a reasonable price, he turned around and said, The price is acceptable, but Im not satisfied with it. After all, youve seen the color of my item just now. Its a golden bezoar, the best of the best. How about this, young man? Take out the item again. Ill take a good look at it. After scrutinizing it carefully, Ill naturally discuss the price with you. Chen Yueru knew that it was all bullsh*t. He also knew that the color was of excellent grade, but it was better to see the specifics. Alright then, take it and see! Luo Feng wasnt worried about being replaced or being defamed. This trivial issue was not enough. After all, in this world, if you wanted to do that, you probably had to shut down your shop. Soon, the bezoar was placed on the table with a piece of paper on top. Then, both Chen Yueru and the old man carefully observed it with their presbyopic glasses and magnifying glasses. After studying it for a few minutes, Chen Yueru made a phone call with a grave expression. He must have informed his superiors. Little brother, come and have some tea. How should I address you? By the way, the General Manager of Tongren Halls Jiangnan branch will be coming over soon. Ill give you a price when the time comes. Or you can also tell me what price youre willing to pay! My name is Chen Yueru, and this old man is our hospitals consultant, Lin Caizhi. After hanging up the phone, Chen Yueru made a cup of tea and invited Luo Feng to sit down. Hello, Manager Chen, Mr. Lin. Luo Feng first greeted him with a smile, then pursed his lips and said, If were talking about the price in my mind, its definitely 6,000 yuan per gram. In any case, it didnt necessarily mean that the system would sell them for as much as it said. Would they negotiate for a lower price? Didnt he know how to raise the price? Chapter 9 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Hehe, Im afraid itll be difficult to sell it at this price! Chen Yueru smiled. This kid was really asking for too much. But after thinking about it carefully, he felt that the other party should be very knowledgeable. Who told him to obtain such a treasure in his hands? Tap, tap, tap, tap. About five minutes passed. The sound of leather shoes stepping on the floor in a hurry could be heard from the door. Hello, Manager Wang! Hello, Manager Wang! Many young nurses were greeting him at the door. It seemed that the person Chen Yueru had informed had arrived. Luo Feng turned around and saw an old man in a Chinese tunic suit. Since they called him Manager Wang, he must be one of Chen Yuerus superiors. As soon as Manager Wang entered the office, he saw the bezoar on the table. That golden color! Manager Wangs eyes lit up instantly in pleasant surprise. He quickened his pace and walked into the office. Old Chen, are you talking about this bezoar? This is good stuff! As soon as Manager Wang entered the room, he exaggerated honestly. He wasnt as sly as Chen Yueru. Yes, Manager Wang. This young man is the owner of the bezoar, Luo Feng. Chen Yueru pointed at Luo Feng. Mr. Luo, hello, please have a seat! Lets talk about the price! My name is Wang Longshan. Manager Wang withdrew his shocked gaze from the bezoar and smiled at him warmly. He understood that this was such a rare item. If he didnt lock the price in as soon as possible, things might change if he delayed. Alright, Manager Wang, lets talk! Luo Feng sat down and asked, Manager Chen, you already know the price Im willing to pay. Its 6,000 yuan per gram. I dont know if you agree to it. The price of 6,000 yuan is indeed a bit high. How about this, little brother? Lets each take a step back. Well add 1,000 yuan on top of the 2,500 yuan! What do you think about 3,500 yuan? The moment Manager Wang opened his mouth, he definitely gave a reasonable price. He didnt want to waste too much time. However, this was already more than the systems total value of three million. At 3,500 yuan per gram, the yellow beef was about 3.5 million yuan. F*ck! It increased by another 1,000 yuan? Is there an end to this? [Host, youre going to earn another million?] Luo Feng thought about it and felt that Manager Wang was quite straightforward. He wanted to agree. After all, this was the price given by the system. However, at this moment, the sound of leather shoes came from outside the door again. Little brother, were willing to pay 4,000 yuan per gram for your yellow cow formula! It was the manager of the Jiangnan branch of Tongren Pharmacy. Naturally, there were already nurses from this shop who had informed him of the news. It was such a hot commodity! It was not something that Tongren Pharmacy would want to miss out on. Nonsense! Old Liu, why did you come to our pharmacy to steal business? Wang Longshan stood up and slammed the table. Whats wrong with me coming to your pharmacy? Cant I come to buy medicine? Im taking care of your business today, arent I? Ill have some of this, and Ill have some of this too! After saying that, Old Liu even took a few bottles of medicine from the shelf at the office door and handed them to the nurse beside him for her to settle the bill. Wang Longshan was also speechless. He was really shameless. Was it worth it for a bezoar? 4,000 yuan per gram? The price Luo Feng laughed. It was good to have competitors. Perhaps the price would be higher than what the system notification displayed. But before Luo Feng could be thrilled Something even more exciting happened. 6,000 yuan! Young man, the First Peoples Hospital wants it! I heard that your ideal price is 6,000 yuan. Well pay! The person was an old man in a white coat who was also wearing thick glasses. Obviously, despite being the manager of his own pharmacy, Wang Longshan didnt dare to say anything when this person entered. After all, he was the director of the number one hospital in Jiangnan. They were working for the government and were naturally different from people from private enterprises like them. Chapter 10 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation 6000 yuan? Alright, Im very satisfied with this price! Luo Feng immediately nodded in agreement. Lao Liu and Wang Longshan from Tongren Hall looked at the prescription of the common people. Obviously, they didnt want to buy it at this price. Good! Little brother, give me your card number! Come to our hospital and get the exact grams of bezoar. Ill transfer the money to you immediately! The hospital director was also very happy. This thing was needed by an influential person. She greeted him and said that she had to find him. He didnt expect to meet her here today. F*ck! F*ck! brothers, Im dumbfounded. 6000 yuan? A mud bun costs 6000 yuan? One gram? its 20 times the price of gold! 6000 yuan per gram? Two catties? Thats a total of 6 million yuan, right? Xiu is numb! Im going to the countryside to find sick cows tomorrow! Maybe well find bezoar! Im envious, Im envious! This streamer is so lucky! The netizens were completely dumbfounded at this moment. Shock value. Reputation points. It rose up with a cracking sound. After that, they went to the hospital. The transaction was completed immediately. Bezoar, 1125 grams. The unit price was 6,000 yuan per gram. It was 6 million! Furthermore, such a large sum of money had actually arrived within seconds. Talk about being a public hospital. How awesome! Everyone, todays live-stream will end here! After earning so much money, we should let the host digest it, right? Tomorrow, well continue to collect trash in the countryside! Remember, Im really a rag-and-bone collector. Im just a lucky one! Goodbye! Luo Feng addressed everyone with a smile and turned off the live stream. F*ck, youre a rag-and-bone collector? I dont believe you! Youre just pretending to be a treasure hunter who collects junk! Awesome? To digest the 6 million? How do I digest it? Do you still need to say that? The host is single. Hell definitely get the latest model in the market! If it were me, Id order nine at once for 10,000 yuan each. Thats only 90,000 yuan! F*ck! Brother, Im afraid that three kidneys arent enough for you. Hahaha! Although they had gone offline, there were still many people discussing it in the live-stream room. After all, it was a bezoar worth six million. It really made the people in the live-stream room a little dumbfounded. Luo Feng didnt rush home after logging off. He found a fine dining restaurant to indulge in and obediently went to pay his bill. After shopping around the supermarket, Hua Zi brought a few Flying Maotai. He also bought the high-quality glutinous rice wine, Wuliangye. Yup, he did. He also got a Huawei 8,888-yuan phone. He placed them in the Hummers trunk and drove back home. Madam Wang, I bought a box of Wahaha for your child and some childrens clothes! Youre welcome. After I went bankrupt, didnt everyone raise money to buy me a pickup truck to collect junk? Ah? How am I collecting junk? Cough, cough, cough, Im really just a rag-and-bone collector. I was just lucky! Uncle Li, I bought a pair of shoes for your child. See if they fit! Thank you? Whats there to thank? I should! When Luo Feng drove the Hummer back to his hometown in Qingshan village, he must have bought everything along the muddy road and given it to the blind date who had helped him. After the bankruptcy, it turned out that none of his brothers in the city had helped him. On the other hand, although the villagers did not have much money, they still raised money to buy a pickup truck to collect junk. He couldnt forget such kindness. Son, why are you so happy? Whose bronze sword from the Warring States period did you take back? It was his father, Luo Fugao. When he heard the sound of the Hummer, he immediately left the house. He also admired this son of his. To collect trash? He was specifically looking for treasures? He was indeed a man of great deeds. He could earn millions a month by collecting junk. Of course, his sons explanation was that in the years he had opened the hot pot restaurant, he had dealt with many big bosses for a period of time with cultural relics, so he was familiar with these things. Moreover, the large area in his hometown was a place where ancient tombs were very dense. It was not surprising to be able to get treasures from the countryside. Although his father was surprised, he could still accept it. Chapter 11 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Hahaha! Its nothing, I found bezoar in a cow and earned about a million! Luo Feng didnt say 6 million as he didnt want to scare his father. Instead, he just casually mentioned it as though he was brushing it off. My God, a million-yuan bezoar! Thats a rare item! Luo Fugaos face immediately brightened, and he took the Wuliangye and Maotai wine. Luo Feng smiled. After entering the house, he said, Dad, give the pickup truck that I used to Uncle Lis house to transport vegetables. Dont sell it in the future! His father longed to ask, Ah? Not selling vegetables? But what are you going to do? 2 million plus the current 1 million? Was he just going to laze around and do nothing? Dont worry, with this amount of money, itll be enough for you to retire! Ill go to the city in a few days and get you a huge Benz! Luo Feng was rich now, and his wealth must be spent on relatives and fellow villagers. Now, he had 8 million in cash flow. Didnt he want to put it in the bank and earn interest? Earn interest? Well, excuse me! With the treasure prompter device, Luo Feng really didnt care about the interest. Are you going to buy a Benz just like that? The old man pouted his lips and wanted to refuse, but seeing his sons determined look, he didnt say anything more. The cheapest Benz seemed to only cost about 300,000 yuan. He knew that his son was filial and could not refute him. Haha, thats right. If you earn money, you have to spend it. Im going to go talk to Mom! Dad, go and cook! Alright, Ill go cook for you now! his father said as he happily rolled up his sleeves and went into the chicken coop. Cluck, cluck, cluck. They could only hear the roosters miserable shrieks. An hour later, a pot of chicken soup was served on the table. Visiting other villages was physically demanding, so Luo Fengs appetite had increased greatly in the past month. He devoured a chicken for every meal. His parents also watched him eat happily. It seemed like he was much happier than when he had opened a hot pot restaurant in the city. Of course, Luo Feng had sold the cow bezoar for 6.75 million yuan today. Since it was broadcast live, it was impossible for it not to be exposed on the news. This news immediately made it to the tenth most searched item. [Outdoor trash collector host! He got a sick bull with bezoar worth six million found in its body! Ranked 10th] [Trash collector host! Will this cause a new trend of collecting junk on TikTok? 22nd] [Host buys a bloody cows heart for 10 yuan that turns out to be bezoar worth 6 million! Ranked 56th] Of course, all the keyboard warriors on the internet were very good at adding fuel to the fire. Luo Feng had clearly spent 1,0000 yuan on the whole cow, but they said he spent 10 yuan on the cows heart. He was speechless. No matter what, the comments below these topics immediately exploded. F*ck! Bezoar? Its bezoar? Isnt this streamers luck a little too good? I say, are you sure this is a junk collector? This is a f*cking treasure hunter, right? Thats right. When I was young, I saw many treasure hunters disguised as junk collectors! They walked around the countryside looking for treasures! What the f*ck? A bezoar worth six million? I dont remember bezoar being that expensive, right? It depends on the quality! Gold-colored ones are usually 3,000 to 5,000 yuan per gram! Its more than ten times more expensive than gold! What kind of host is this? Can you give me a link to the live-stream room? Ill go and pay my respects. Damn it, I am so jealous. Im a butcher. When I kill cows in the future, Ill see if there are gallstones! Butcher up there, dont joke around. Youll probably only be able to kill a few hundred cows in your life! Even hundreds of thousands of them might not be enough! Hahaha! What if theyre lucky and manage to kill one? Not everyone has the streamers heaven-defying luck, right? At this moment, Luo Feng had just eaten a chicken drumstick and was taking a nap on the rocking chair. He found that he was a hot topic on the internet, making him rather speechless. However, it was expected. After all, six million was not a small amount. If its on the trending searches, so be it. As the system upgrades, the value of the treasures I can search for will increase. This is inevitable! Luo Feng didnt care about life and death anyway, so he just did it. If my system wants shock points, I need someone to watch me search for treasure. After thinking for a while, Luo Feng entered the system interface. He wanted to see how shocking he was. [Treasure prompt system: Level 4] [Shock value: 9,800/1,0000 (upgrade bar)] [Reputation points: 12,000 (Level 4, use 5,000 Reputation Value to activate the radar notification once!)] [Scanning range: 1,000 meters] [Highest treasure value: 10 million] F*ck! The upgrade bar is about to level up? Not bad, not bad! Good luck tomorrow! Luo Feng smiled happily. He did not expect to earn so many shock points from the six million bezoar stones today. But on second thought, it was normal. In the past, it was a treasure worth less than 1 million. Something worth a few hundred thousand and 6 million? That was a huge difference. At around 9:30 p.m., Luo Feng went to bed on time. His biological clock was very healthy now. After all, he had to travel around during the day, which was physically exhausting, and he needed to rest well. . The next day, Luo Feng got up at dawn. After eating the noodles his mother cooked, he strolled around the village, looking for children to distribute candy and snacks to. Of course, he was digging into the leftover chicken soup noodles from yesterday. The taste was very authentic. After walking around the village for a while, the dew and fog had probably dispersed. Luo Feng then got into the Hummer and set off! Todays trash collection day had begun again. Ill go! Hes quite popular! He already has 50,000 fans? Luo Feng remembered that he only had 30,000 fans yesterday. He got an additional 20,000 fans in a day? Not bad! With more people, the shock points would come quickly. F*ck! Host, youre finally live streaming! Chapter 12 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The host is here! The host is here! Im sincerely here to learn from you! I beg you to teach me how to collect junk! Hahaha! The streamers unique secret book of Fengshui will never be leaked! Its a secret manual of ghosts. Look for the dragon and split the gold among the mountains. One layer of entanglement is a layer of obstacles. There are eight layers of danger when closing the door. Who doesnt know that its in the form of Yin Yang Eight Trigrams? Hahaha, congratulations then, bro. You can go to the cemetery now! I just joined the treasure-hunting team today! It has been half a year and they havent found a single grave. Host, teach me two moves! Alright, you guys can stop mocking me. Where does the host plan to collect junk today? Im a newbie. May I ask if this streamer is serious about driving a Hummer to collect junk? Brother, its definitely a junk collection! Dont you see the pile of useless bottles in the Hummer? Hahaha! Youre bullying a newbie! Let me tell you, this streamer specializes in collecting junk! Its worth millions of yuan! Ive compiled a table! The streamers battle record yesterday was the most impressive! 600 times the profit! Im simply envious! Luo Feng looked at the live broadcast room. There were obviously more comments than a few days ago, so he was in a good mood. I dont know where to go today, so Ill just walk around the countryside and take a look! As you know, even though finding treasures requires my market research, most of it still depends on luck! Who knows if well be able to find any treasures today? Luo Feng had scanned it yesterday. He spent 5,000 reputation points. And today, his reputation points had immediately reached 12,000. It was enough for Luo Feng to scan twice. Activate the scan! Luo Feng roared in his heart. Of course, he didnt need to go to the area that he had scanned yesterday. He had to choose a new location. Soon, the scan started. Another invisible sound wave spread out. Then, a bunch of colorful dots appeared on the system interface in Luo Fengs mind. [Red Dot 1: More than a million, less than 10 million] [Red Dot 2: Worth more than a million, below 10 million!] [Blue Dots 1-10: Value above 100,000, below 1 million!] [Green Dots 1-5: Value above 10,000, below 100,000!] F*ck! There are two red dots? There are ten blue dots? There are five green dots? Heavens! More importantly, theyre all in a pile? Luo Feng was shocked. He could go and collect all of these things at once. They seemed to be scattered, so Luo Feng chose the most expensive one. Sometimes, he didnt want the cheap ones. He was going to be rich again! Of course, the radar didnt necessarily show that they were together because the radar was about the size of the map. However, if they were to be scaled down, these markers would definitely be within a 500-meter radius. Brothers! Lets go up the mountain and take a look! Follow this path! Lets try our luck! Luo Feng chuckled. He immediately changed direction and drove in the direction indicated by the radar. The further they went up the mountain, the colder it seemed. Luo Feng couldnt help but shiver. However, at that moment, Luo Feng stepped on the brakes, so he stopped by the side of the road. He looked over. In a small forest more than ten meters away from the road, two children were warming themselves by the fire. Of course, the pile of markers that Luo Feng had picked up on was definitely among the two little boys. F*ck! Whats going on? How many purple dots have disappeared? Another blue dot disappeared? What the f*ck? Luo Feng was speechless. Could these children have destroyed the treasures? Hey, you two! Luo Feng immediately shouted at the two little boys. At this moment, one of the boys was holding a strange blade of grass and throwing it into the fire. It looked easy to ignite. He even pulled out a few more and threw them into the fire. Huh? Why is this big brother calling us? Luo Fengs shout obviously made them stop. Luo Feng immediately ran up the mountain like a small engine. When he arrived, he scanned the little boys body, but there was no treasure. Big brother, do you need something? the children asked carefully. F*ck! Is the streamer watching the two little boys? Do you have any treasures on you? Guys, look! Could the two childrens choppers be the Tang Dynastys zhanmadao? I think that pair of straw sandals must be made of ancient hemp rope. Theyre worth 20,000 yuan a pair! The bell on my neck is probably worth some money! Its 88,000! Hahaha, stop playing around! Lets see how the streamer reacts! In the live broadcast room, there were many jokers. Once Luo Feng got close to a farmer, he would definitely analyze what valuables the other party had for him to target. Cough, cough, cough, nothing much. Its just a little cold, so I wanted to use the fire to warm myself up! Luo Feng looked at them again. He still couldnt tell what kind of treasure these two little kids had. You can warm yourself up then. Were going home! Oh right, big brother, the grass over there is very combustible. You can pull it out and burn it. Its very fun! The little boy threw the blade of grass in his hand into the fire again. Only then did he leave with his companion. Dont they have treasures on them? He watched the two little boys take a few steps, but the red and blue dots in his mind didnt move. Then, Luo Feng was sure that the markers must be the forest and the grass. People! Let me tell you, the treasure today might be in this forest! With that, he went to the Hummer to look for his tools. After a while, Luo Feng, who had all the tools, hung his backpack on his shoulder. He also had a grass-plucking stick in his hand to pave the way. He looked down at the grass, like he was searching for snakes. Host, did you come to the grass to look for treasure? Are we looking for wild fungi? Its possible! Isnt that thing only a few hundred yuan at most? Is that considered treasure? Unless its ginseng! Hahaha, ginseng seems to only be found in Changbai Mountain, right? Host! Theres a bottle on your left foot. Is it an antique? Yes, I think I saw a reflection! What? Theres a bottle? Did you really find an antique? Is it an ancient blue and white porcelain? Otherwise, ordinary clay pots wouldnt reflect so much light, right? Chapter 13 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Luo Feng also read the comments. He looked in the direction described by the audience and pried away some grass. He was shocked to see It was actually a modern glass bottle containing iced black tea. It was still warm. F*ck! Those two little boys peed just now! What thin blue and white porcelain?! Luo Feng was speechless. He immediately threw it away. Fortunately, this was a virgins urine, so it didnt smell bad. If it had been the deed of an elderly person, it would have stunk to the high heavens. Hahaha! Awesome! I cant laugh anymore. Is that f*cking iced black tea in a beer bottle? Who said blue and white porcelain? Come out quickly! I promise Ill beat you to death! Streamer, to think that you would have such a day! Streamer, dont keep us in suspense. What treasure are you looking for? Luo Feng looked at the comments, feeling helpless. Actually, he did not know either. The system usually only indicated the price after finding something. This grass looks very strange, right? Luo Feng saw a long blade of grass that looked very familiar. He didnt know where he had seen it before, and there seemed to be quite a lot of them in this grassland. ThenLuo Feng took a closer look and sniffed. There was a slight smell of fungi. And this thing looked like a worm? Thats not right. Was it grass growing out of the insects corpse? F*ck! Argh! Could this be cordyceps? Luo Feng was immediately excited. F*ck! Isnt this what those two kids just now burned? he immediately exploded. A few hundred thousand yuan. He would have been burned to death by those two prodigal children if he didnt come. Would they have probably pulled out more and burned it? What a waste! Everyone, Im rich again. Let me tell you, this is cordyceps! Just now, I saw two little boys burning grass from afar. I realized what it was, so I shouted! Ive investigated the market. The climate here is very suitable for the growth of cordyceps! As soon as Luo Feng said this, the live-stream exploded again. Whats that? Cordyceps? Is the host holding cordyceps? Awesome, did he get lucky again? No way. Shouldnt this thing be rare? May I ask what cordyceps is? It was actually very simple. It was a combination of an insect and a plant. It was a bug in winter and grass in summer. It was considered a fungal plant. In the summer, these bugs would hatch in the soil. Then, in the autumn and winter season, these larvae were infected by the fungus in the soil. After being infected, the fungus gradually began to wriggle toward the ground. When the larvae were about three centimeters away from the surface, the larvae would die, and the fungus would fill up the bugs and completely occupy them. When the weather became warmer, sprouts would grow from the larvaes head or mouth. The sprouts would then start to break through the soil above their heads and grow, which is what we called summer grass. Streamer! Streamer! I know! The grass in your hand is really cordyceps! F*ck! How did we meet? What kind of luck does this streamer have? Why is he so lucky? Then two little boys? How many have you burned? F*ck! Ill catch him and spank his butt! What a waste! Im so envious that Im turning purple! Streamer, are you f*cking cheating? The netizens were also excited at this moment. Those who knew about Chinese medicine were not unfamiliar with this herb. It was very expensive. Go! Go! When Luo Feng saw that there was another one underground, he immediately picked up the small hoe and started digging. After all, this thing was too small. He could only pick it up with a small hoe or his hand, and there were no leaves. It was like a blade of grass with small fangs growing. [Ding! One cordyceps! Weight: 5 grams! Its worth 1,200 yuan per gram, so thats 6,000 yuan!] Chapter 14 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation This one is only 3,000 yuan? Luo Feng heard the system notification. He was a little speechless. Thinking about it, the bigger this was, the more valuable it was. For example, ordinary cordyceps weighed less than 1 gram. Hahaha! Everyone, look at my cordyceps. It should be about 5 grams! Its considered big for cordyceps! Each gram can cost up to 1,200 yuan! What a pity. The two kids just burned one, and it was bigger than this! But thats good, were finally getting one today! Luo Feng chuckled, took out a bag, and put the 3,000 yuan into it. F*ck! What did he mean by not good? Is a few thousand yuan considered little? 1,200 yuan per gram? Is it more expensive than gold again? Yesterdays bezoar cost 6,000 yuan a gram, and the cordyceps today is 1,200 yuan per gram? I dont remember cordyceps being that expensive. A 0.5-gram stick is only 100 yuan, right? F*ck! Thats 200 yuan per gram, and its not even expensive. Do you agree? The streamers one is bigger, so its normal to sell it for 6,000 yuan! And now that its hyped up, its more than twice as expensive as before! Im impressed. With the streamers luck, did he just make a trip to the mountains and get another 6,000 yuan? Streamer! Ill pay 8,000 yuan for this cordyceps. How about we contact each other privately and you mail it to me? In fact, some of the netizens even started to bid. The price was raised to 10,000 in an instant. Hahaha, I wont sell it then. Ill go home and make chicken stew! Luo Feng looked at the bullet screen. He was not surprised by the price of 10,000. This herb was still relatively rare in the wild. Moreover, it could not be cultivated by humans. It would be a wonder if it wasnt expensive. A blue dot? Theres something over there? Luo Fengs eyes lit up and he immediately ran over to dig a hole. What a huge cordyceps! [Ding! Discovered 10 grams of king cordyceps! 30,000 yuan per gram! Its worth 300,000!] 10 grams, this cordyceps weighed a whopping 10 grams! Dude, Im rich! This is definitely the king of cordyceps! Chapter 15 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The host will probably earn 300,000 this round! Luo Feng was a little excited because he had never seen such a large cordyceps before. Honestly, it was already very impressive for cordyceps to exceed 1 gram. This 10-gram one was a massive king of cordyceps! The bigger the cordyceps, the more expensive it was. F*ck! The f*ck?! 10 grams of cordyceps? Streamer, are you sure its not made of plastic? This is part of the script, right? Thats right! How can cordyceps be so big? Impossible! This is absolutely impossible! What script? Plastic? Are you blind? Yup! How is this plastic? Let me put it this way, the blue whale is also constantly breaking the world record for being the heaviest creature, and it has never stopped! The world is so big, so its normal to find a bigger cordyceps, okay? Thats reasonable! But isnt 10 grams a little too ridiculous? With this weight, I dare say that someone will definitely buy it for 300,000! This is way too ridiculous! The host is so lucky! Im numb! F*ck! 300,000 again? This is even faster than robbing a bank, right? Those two little boys didnt burn a few hundred thousand, did they? Luo Feng ignored the comments as he continued to search. He pulled and pulled. Half an hour passed, and he had collected more than 20 cordyceps. I guess Im fine today! Given how many there are, at least I still get a million. Luo Feng pursed his lips in dissatisfaction. No wonder there were so many blue and purple dots. It turned out that he had found the cordyceps nest. Lets just kill the streamer! Does anyone else agree? A million or so? Thats just normal, right? Streamer, are you not happy? Streamer, you were lucky yesterday and got a bezoar. Are you really that overconfident? Look at the sky, its going to rain. Find a place to hide! Lightning strikes people like you! Youll be struck by lightning if you are so ungrateful! Kill the streamer! The people in the live broadcast room were speechless. This was already worth a million, and he was still complaining? Of course, why wouldnt Luo Feng complain? This was only a f*cking million. A big red dot was worth more than a million yuan. He had not found the big red dot yet. WaitWhat was that? Why is it so big? Suddenly, Luo Feng saw a big mushroom that was more than a meter wide in the distance. Something was wrong. It looked like It looks hard? It should be reishi, right? Right? Reishi? (o).! Host! Reishi! This is reishi! What a big one! Hold the grass! Its that big? This is fake, right? How can there be such a huge reishi? I also think its fake. Whats so fake about it? I remember there was a king reishi that was 1.1 meters tall! But this one? Its like an umbrella, and its shockingly big! It wasnt just the audience in the live-streaming room who was dumbfounded. Luo Feng was also dumbfounded. This place was practically a bunch of Chinese medicine shops. Was there cordyceps here? Reishi again? (#`O) He struck gold! [Ding! Streamer has found a 235-year-old purple reishi worth 6 million yuan!] Chapter 16 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Were rich! Brothers, this reishi is massive. Its as big as an umbrella and has a diameter of 1.5 meters! Its estimated to weigh 12 kilograms. There are many new reishi mushrooms growing on the side which is also a small fortune! According to the growth patterns, its at least 200 years old. Such a huge wild reishi thats more than a hundred years old is very rare. Its not an exaggeration to call it a treasure, Luo Feng said loudly, sounding a little haughty. Im throwing up! Streamer, can you stop looking! Im so envious! What kind of luck is this?! Look at your money-making face. Why do I want to hit someone?! The price of wild purple reishi? It should be 1,200 yuan a gram, right? Hes earned another six million this time?! Just now, everyone in the live-stream was still saying that Luo Feng looked down on a million. In a blink, they just offered 6 million yuan? It was a slap in the face! He really had the right to look down on a million yuan! Of course, at this moment, as soon as the king reishi that cost six million yuan appeared, the shock factor affected him again. As the trending topic on Weibo, he was ranked fifth immediately. A man searching for treasure deep in the mountains while live-streaming came across a 200-year-old king reishi. F*ck! I saw the trending topic! Are you still looking? Wheres the 10-gram cordyceps? Let me take a look. This guy has already found a pile of cordyceps? And a pile of reishi? F*ck, this script, right? How can it produce piles of them?! What script? Theyve got to investigate it! What kind of luck is this?! Hes too invincible! For a moment, the newcomers said that it was a script and did not believe it at all. However, anyone with a brain could tell at a glance that it was not a script because there were no signs of loose earth in the ground. F*ck! What happened? Did I gain 100,000 fans? Luo Feng was shocked. He was just looking for reishi for a while. 100,000 followers? Looking at the comments again, they were like snowflakes floating over. Streamer, are you finally willing to rest for a while?! Stop looking. Leave the coordinates. Ill look for it tomorrow! Although it feels like a script, it still feels good to watch! I dont know how to put it. It looks like a script, but it doesnt look like a script! It just gets better and better. Hey, hey, hey, streamer, whats that white thing diagonally above you? (o) I saw it too. Is it a white fox? So white! So white! It looks like a lotus flower. A Heavenly Snow Lotus? No way! Are you kidding me? What kind of place is this? How can there be a Heavenly Snow Lotus? Are you an idiot? Whats that? Why is it so white? And it looks like a big flower! Streamer, hurry up and go over. It might be a big treasure! The people in the live-stream were immediately attracted by the white thing. They all called Luo Feng over to take a look! He was extremely curious. D*mn, its so white? Could it really be a white fox? Seeing that everyone was urging him, Luo Feng did not plan to rest. He walked towards that place. In Luo Fengs field of vision, there were a few small bushes blocking it. However, one could still see the white thing through the gap. He pried open the bushes and took a look. In the next second, Luo Feng was dumbfounded. F*ck! White reishi? Brothers! Im rich! White reishi! Its actually pure white! Luo Feng immediately shouted happily. White reishi could be said to be the most special and rare type of reishi. Of course, it had another name: flesh reishi. Moreover, it grew very slowly. It was usually the size of a palm which was already considered a very big white reishi. However, the flesh reishi in front of him was at least 500 years old. In ancient times, reishi that was more than 500 years old was also called Immortal Flesh Reishi. He flipped through the ancient books. Pure white reishi was already rare, and there were only a few that were more than 500 years old. [Ding! Streamer has found a 500-year-old Immortal Flesh Reishi! Worth 9.8 million!] Chapter 17 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Hahaha! Thats right! Thats right! Theres no color in the middle! Brothers! Im rich! This reishi is too rare! I think I can buy a house in Shanghai! Luo Feng laughed. How fancy. [Tongji Pharmacy: Little brother, do you still remember me? Im Chen Yueru. We want to offer 10 million for your Immortal Flesh Reishi!] Last time, because he had started a price war with Luo Feng, he had wasted a lot of time. No deal was successful. In the end, someone from the First Peoples Hospital had raised the price to 6 million yuan and bought the cow bezoar. As a result, Chen Yueru was scolded badly by the general manager. This time, he did not dare to bargain with Luo Feng. Oh my god, it is Chen Yueru. Isnt he the one who offered 500 yuan a gram for the cow bezoar? Hahaha, he has the cheek to come? But look at the bid this time. Youve learned your lesson! Ten million upfront? Luo Feng looked at the screen and opened this persons private space to take a look. He did seem to be from Tongji Pharmacy. He immediately nodded in agreement. 10 million for you! Luo Feng felt that this was higher than the systems estimate. Although this thing was priceless, it could definitely be sold. If Luo Feng took it to an auction, the price might be even higher. However, Luo Feng did not have the time to tinker with it. He couldnt wait to hunt for treasure every day. He looked at the red dots on the radar and found both of them. The other dots were almost gone. Lets go home! Brothers, lets continue with the chicks at the club tonight! Weve made a lot of money again! No, Im going to pick up the Ferrari. Theres still 98% battery on my phone. Lets not talk anymore! Luo Feng went offline just like that. He closed the live-stream. It was fine if they didnt talk about the girls at the club, but once they did, the guys became extremely excited. However, they were just teasing them. Luo Feng had to go to the city and find a good market for these things. However, he also calculated in his heart. Cordyceps: 10 grams, 5 grams, 2 grams, 3 grams, 4 grams, 1 gram, 12 grams (value around 1.2 million yuan) Reishi: 500-year-old Immortal Flesh Reishi (worth 9.8 million yuan), 10 catties of 200-year-old purple reishi! Worth 2 million yuan! (total about 12 million yuan) It added up to 13 million. If he had known earlier, he would have looked for the red dot directly. He didnt want those blue dots anymore. It was a waste of time to only be getting 1.2 million yuan. About an hour later, Luo Fengs Hummer had just arrived in the city when he received a call. It was Chen Yueru from Tongji Pharmacy. He said that other than the price of 10 million yuan for the Immortal Flesh Reishi, their pharmacy wanted the rest of the cordyceps and reishi. They wanted to intercept it in advance to prevent others from snatching it away. Luo Feng saw that his offer was much more respectful than last time. It must be sold to them since he was too lazy to run around. He had obtained about 15 million yuan, which was an additional 2 million yuan according to his calculations. Where to next? Luo Feng thought about it and immediately remembered. Didnt he say that he wanted to celebrate his fathers birthday? I might as well go and take a look now. Welcome to our Mercedes-Benz 4S! What model would you like to see? Luo Feng had just walked in when a beautiful young lady in a high-heels and a black silk dress came up to him with a coquettish and seductive look. Luo Feng was so turned on by her feminine charms that he would be willing to be beaten up by her. His entire body would be covered in bruises, thanks to her! Of course, Luo Feng also knew that he drove a Hummer worth more than 800,000 yuan here, and he was very young. These people must think that he was a rich second-generation heir. As for the 4S shop If a man came, they would arrange for a female salesperson in provocative clothing to attend to him. If it was a woman, it would definitely be a handsome male salesperson. That was how it worked. Im here alone. Im just looking around! Luo Feng only took a glance at her figure and did not look at her anymore. Instead, he looked around. It was obvious that he was looking for someone. Hello, Luo Feng? Why are you here? Finally, the person Luo Feng wanted to meet arrived. He was called An Peng, and he was Luo Fengs friend. He had paid the most for the pickup truck. It seemed to have cost him more than 10,000 yuan. If Luo Feng wanted to buy a big sports car, he naturally had to look for An Peng and give him a commission, right? What a coincidence. An Peng, do you work here too? Luo Feng came on purpose but still pretended to meet him by chance. Been here for months. Um, hows your business been doing recently? An Peng obviously didnt say anything about Luo Feng collecting trash. Using business as a replacement term would definitely give Luo Feng some face. Cough, cough, cough. Are you talking about collecting junk? Luo Feng was generous and said in front of the lady clad in black silk beside him. Chapter 18 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation What? Collecting junk? The black silk lady was stunned. She had a million questions in her heart. This man doesnt look like a rag-and-bone man, does he? Oh right, maybe he runs a recycling station? The business is doing fine too. 18 million a month is just so-so! Luo Feng said very casually. The black silk lady beside him immediately smiled in her heart. She had guessed correctly. It was a large recycling station, and it was not small. 18 million a month? What do you mean? An Peng didnt understand. How could collecting junk make so much money? Well, lets talk about it later. Since Ive met an acquaintance, Im sorry, miss. You can go ahead with your work. My friend can show me the car. Luo Feng looked at her apologetically. Its fine, An Peng, you can show your friend around! The lady was very cultured. She waved her hand to indicate that it didnt matter and left. I know youre puzzled, but let me put it this way. When I was collecting junk, I happened to encounter some treasures and earned some money. Now that the debt has been paid off, otherwise, I wouldnt have come to your place to look after cars, right? Luo Feng looked at the back of the black silk lady. Seeing that she had gone far away, An Peng said, You got some treasures? Whats going on? Can you be more specific? When An Peng heard about his circumstances, he was surprised. Was there such a thing? Lets find a place to drink later and Ill tell you more. Show me the car model first! Luo Feng did not explain much. This was not the place to talk. Alright then, come with me. As long as you pay off your debt. An Peng pursed his lips. Although he was curious, he didnt ask further. The two of them immediately went to Hall L of the 4S store. That one? The place you brought me to? It doesnt seem very high-class, does it? Luo Feng glanced at the L exhibition hall. Most of the prices here were the lowest in the 4S shop. But even if it was the lowest price, it was also at least 400,000 yuan. Ah? An Peng was once again dumbfounded. From your tone, Old Luo, did you really earn a lot of money from the treasures you received? Is this considered a low price? Thats right. I wont tell you anymore. Do you have anything that costs 18 million a month? Luo Feng pursed his lips and smiled. He pointed at Hall H in front of him and said, Lets go over there and take a look! Damn! Do you want to buy a Maybach? How much money did you earn? Can you give me a specific number? An Peng was about to faint. What kind of treasure did he get from collecting trash? He actually wanted to bring up the Maybach? Who didnt know that a Mercedes-Benz Maybach cost at least a million yuan? Its only 20 million in total! Speaking of buying a car, I need a car thats in stock. I dont want a reserved model! Luo Feng said as he walked towards the exhibition hall. If its an existing stock, I do have a Mercedes-Benz S-Class 680! An Peng said, Theres only one color, and its black. The other models also need to be reserved, or theyre not for sale at the booth. Someone returned this one, but dont worry, the car is fine Alright, S680 it is. Lets go take a look. Its just nice. I like black too. Luo Feng thought for a moment and made his decision. This car had a lot of space, and his father would probably like it. It was also very comfortable to drive. After all, he had bought his father an Audi Q5 that cost 500,000 yuan when he opened the hot pot restaurant. However, after his bankruptcy, the car was sold. [Dealers quotation: 1,468,000 to 5,241,000] [Vendor Guidance Price: 1,468,000 to 5,241,000] [Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz Maybach] [Level: large vehicle] [Fuel consumption: 8.6-13.5L] [Displacement: 3.0T / 4.0T / 6.0T] He looked at the car and was generally very satisfied. Less than three minutes had passed before he decided on this one. An Peng, calculate for me, how much is this car including all the paperwork? Because Luo Feng decided to buy it after a few minutes, it was obvious that the other party was caught off guard. However, Luo Feng didnt need to think about spending money. At the systems current level, a simple scan would reveal a treasure worth millions. Rich people would never have difficulty choosing. If he didnt like it in the future, he could just change it. Why should he let himself fall into a dilemma? Um If its the full amount, let me calculate An Peng almost couldnt breathe. It was the first time in his life that he had sold such an expensive car. And it was done in under three minutes? All the expenses and ex-value taxes add up to a little more than 4 million! Hmm, okay. Go to the back and help me fill out the form. Ill just sign it after youre done! Luo Feng nodded without thinking. Are you sure you want to buy it? An Pengs lips trembled a little. Luo Feng didnt look like he had 20 million at all. Those who didnt know better would think that he was the f*cking richest man on earth. Im very sure. Go on, I still have to buy something back later! Luo Feng urged, and the other party also went backstage. Of course, after An Peng went to the back. Not to mention those ladies in black silk, but even the manager was excited. Wasnt it only five f*cking minutes? A Mercedes-Benz S680 that cost four million yuan was sold just like that? While An Peng was filling out the form, the manager of this 4S shop came out to welcome Luo Feng warmly. What discount card? What gas card? A warranty card. A free car wash card. It was a huge pile of cards. Of course, Luo Feng accepted them. They were all useful to him. Alright, Old Luo, Ive filled out the form for you. As for the car insurance, Ill do as you say and fill in the highest number. About ten minutes later, An Peng came out and handed Luo Feng a few forms. Pssh, pssh, pssh. Luo Feng did not hesitate at all. He took the forms and signed them. Then, the lady at the front desk brought over a POS machine. With a swipe, 4.05 million was paid out. Simple and straightforward! He didnt drag things out at all! Thats really f*cking fast! Hes the fastest person Ive ever seen, from the time he decided on the car to the time he paid! Thats right, An Peng is so lucky to have a friend like this! This time, hell get at least 80,000 yuan in commission! Would you believe me if I told you that hes just a junk collector? No way? A junk collector? Could it be a large-scale recycling station? How large must it for him to be so generous? Hahaha! Yes, it looks like a recycling company! No, no, hes Hes really a rag-and-bone collector! Suddenly, a young lady held her phone and shouted excitedly. Chapter 19 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation D*mn, we know he collects junk! Didnt he keep saying yes just now? No, I mean, he doesnt have a company. He just collects junk. You didnt open a company? What about a factory? Its not a factory. Hes just a junk collector! Then The few black silk ladies were dumbfounded. What was going on? Was he just a ragpicker? Then, how did he have 4 million yuan for the car? Look at this short video streamer! Its the little brother who was looking at the car just now! He really is a rag-and-bone man! The lady did not recognize him at first, but the more she looked at Luo Feng, the more familiar he looked. However, she couldnt be sure. Finally, she saw the Hummer at the door. Only then did she affirm who he was. Oh, my god! Is he really a junk collector? Pretending to be a treasure hunter? The bezoar yesterday was sold for 6 million yuan? The Immortal Flesh Reishi again today? Tongji Pharmacy? The price is already 10 million? Are you kidding me? It must be a script, right? Script or not? Others might not know, but how can we not know? Theyve already mentioned the Maybach? Script? Thats right. If its a script, where would he get the money to buy a Benz? This lousy streamer? What kind of luck is this? Hes invincible! Why dont we also change to traveling around the countryside? 18 million a month Hes really not bragging. These young ladies were extremely excited. This was the first time he had heard of such a profitable industry. Soon, they wanted to ask Luo Feng about the treasure hunt. However, they saw that An Peng had already left with Luo Feng. It would take three days before they could get the license plate. After all, they needed An Pengs help. Naturally, Luo Feng drove his Hummer home. What? Son, did you really buy your father a big Benz? Luo Fugao leaned against the dining table and watched his son eat pig trotters. When he heard this, he was shocked. Isnt that so? Let me tell you, I got rich again today. I saw two little boys burning cordyceps for fun, so I went to look for them. Oh my God, theres a huge area of them! I havent even finished picking them yet! Father, if youre interested, Ill tell you the location. You can go by yourself. Each one is worth about 20,000 to 30,000 yuan. Luo Feng nibbled on the drumstick. Stewing chicken soup with cordyceps was really not bad. What? 20 to 30,000? Dont you want it anymore? When Luo Fugao heard this, he almost died on the spot! What kind of prodigal son was this? Are there really still a lot that you havent plucked? All 20 to 30,000 yuan? Luo Fugao wanted to be more certain, so he asked. Really! Luo Feng nodded firmly. Almost as soon as he finished speaking, he saw his father go to the drawer and take out a flashlight. Hey, Dad, are you going now? Of course. Im afraid that someone will beat me to it. 20 to 30,000 yuan per cordyceps is enough for me to buy a van! With that, his father walked out of the room. Luo Feng shook his head helplessly and followed him. He tried his best to persuade him. Only then did he pull her excited father home from the village entrance. How much was it? Compared to the Immortal Flesh Reishi, it was nothing. Was his father that excited? At night, Luo Feng must have slept soundly. As for his father, he was probably still awake in the middle of the night. He must be thinking about the cordyceps that Luo Feng had not finished picking. In the blink of an eye, a few days passed. Luo Feng did not turn on the scan again. Instead, he went to collect all the previous gadgets. It was worth tens of thousands, and there were thousands of them. After all, a few million every day was too magical. He had to hide them. Host, have you not found anything big for a few days? Its tens of thousands. It doesnt look good! Dont tell me youve used up all your luck? Take a look. Thats right. The fans in the live-stream started to be dissatisfied. Hehe Luo Feng saw that the audience was complaining again, so he planned to do a scan today. However, he looked at the system interface. The system had actually upgraded! He had reached Level 5? Chapter 20 - Level 5 Power! Matte Gold Chapter 20 Level 5 Power! Matte Gold Worth 25 Million! [Treasure Prompter System: Level 5] [Shock value: 15,801/100,000] [Reputation Value: 120,000 (Level 5 scan requires 50,000 Reputation Value)] [Scanning range: 3,000 meters! 5 meters deep!] [Red Dot Treasure: 10 million C 100 million] Whats that? Deep? C When Luo Feng heard this profound term, he was also stunned. Then, he came to a realization. Could it be that it was not flat? Instead, could it be five meters underground? Good God. Even the surface of Earth could not restrain the system. Alright, activate the scan! As soon as Luo Feng finished speaking, he could see his reputation points dropping. At Level 5, each scan required 50,000 reputation points. It was indeed a huge consumption, but it did not matter. There were a total of 150,000 fans in the live-stream. Under the circumstances of using battle to support another battle, reputation points would not be lacking. [Ding! Scan successful!] [Red Dot 1: Value above 10 million!] [Red Dot 2: Value above 10 million!] [Blue Point 1: Value above 1 million!] [Blue Point 2: Value above 1 million!] [Blue Point 3: Value above 1 million!] [Purple Point 1: Value above 100,000!] [Purple Point 2: Value above 100,000!] [Purple Point 3: Value above 100,000!] [Purple Point 4: Value above 100,000!] [Purple Point 5: Value above 100,000!] Good lord, the weakest purple points now are treasures worth 100,000 to 1,000,000? Luo Feng did not know whether to laugh or cry. It was great that the system had leveled up. That meant Currently, he could loot up to 99,990,000 treasures. However, it only exceeded 100 million. Of course, the Immortal Reishi which cost 9 million yuan last time was priced at 10 million yuan because others paid more. Streamer, if the motherlode doesnt come today, Im really going to shut down! I saw the trending topic. Why havent I seen the streamers million-dollar treasure after waiting for a few days? I told you that its all fake. My friend didnt believe me! If you have the ability, why dont you find a sizable treasure? Ill take a look at it live. Luo Feng saw their comments and was secretly disdainful. Was he just looking forward to a million-dollar treasure? Today, Ill show you what it means to break through 10 million. He looked at the map. The pile of markers should be in a large area of 2,000 square meters. They were scattered like stars. Judging from the terrain on the map, they looked like some low hills. Is it over at Dragon Head Peak? After all, Luo Feng had been visiting families in the countryside for more than a month, thus he knew the terrain of this area like the back of his hand. Alright, bros, according to my market research, Dragon Head Peak used to be a mining area! Lets see if we can have some leftover soup from the miners today! Luo Feng didnt waste any time and immediately changed directions. After driving for half an hour, they finally arrived at Dragon Head Peaks abandoned mine. Since the system had a better understanding of the situation, Luo Feng definitely had to prepare shovels and other things because the treasure this time seemed to be underground. The streamer came to this place to pick up scraps? Are you sure you can pick them up? What market investigation? These are all places that those vampire mine owners have explored. How can you dig them up? Streamer, lets go somewhere else. Itll be strange if theres still a mine in this kind of place! What did the people in the live-stream say? Luo Feng ignored them. He just held the pickaxe and kept digging under his feet. Soon, there was a pit that was a few meters deep. [The streamers stamina is really good.] [With this stamina, I can totally sit on a mountain and attract women!] [Hahaha, thats right! Even if he had eight wives, they will be satisfied!] [But no matter how strong you are, you have to dig the right place! Theres no future in the abandoned mine!] Clang! Just as everyone was persuading Luo Feng to change places, his pickaxe seemed to have dug up something hard. The audience was immediately excited. (OO) The streamer dug up a huge rock! This stone is yellow on the outside and black on the inside. Could it be an ore? (O_o)? I cant tell what it is at all. Its just an ordinary rock! Dont make a fuss! [Ding! Congratulations, Streamer, you have dug up olive rock! There are 500 grams of platinum inside worth 100,000 yuan!] (#`O) Holy shit! Brothers! The streamer is rich again! When Luo Feng heard this, he naturally shouted. While it didnt matter if he shouted or not, with this yell, the number of viewers in the live-stream immediately soared by the thousands. [The streamer is rich.] [The streamer has made a killing.] [The streamer is going to mention a Ferrari.] [Hes gonna be gunning for the latest thing in town tonight] Every time anyone heard such a shout, they knew that he had struck some treasure. The streamer might really be rich. Quickly come and watch. Damn, it cant be, right? Isnt it just a rock? Are you sure youre rich? Could it be that the shape of this rock is very beautiful? It looks like a square. It doesnt have any aesthetic value, right? This must be pure olive rock, right? Looks like the streamer is bluffing again. Its a scam! Dont fall for it! The viewers in the live-stream channel were interested, so many people came over to take a look. However, it turned out to be a rock. He was immediately disappointed. Nevertheless, in the next second Bang! Luo Fengs small hammer made a crack and the sledgehammer went down. Done! The pure olive rock immediately shattered. (OO) Whats that silver-white thing that fell out of it? What is it? Its really out? Is this wild silver? Idiot, you have to refine silver! How is that possible? So what is it? After the pure olive rock shattered, a scale-like block fell out. It was the size of a palm. It looked like a piece of a soldiers armor had fallen off. Brothers, this is platinum. F*ck, platinum? This thing seems to be more expensive than gold? Its not as expensive as gold. It depends on the quality, but it costs more than 200 yuan per gram. Is the Streamer lucky again? Seeing that no one understood, Luo Feng naturally transformed into a science expert and explained. It isnt just platinum; its natural platinum. The purity is about 80%. This lump is worth 100,000 yuan at most. Its not very interesting! Even the best monster trucks arent enough for the downpayment! Throw it aside! Wait to tip the tycoons. Its just an appetizer. Luo Feng smiled disdainfully. He raised his hand and threw it into the backpack beside him. A mere 100,000? Not worth anything? At most 100,000? Not much fun? Im begging you, streamer. Are you really not afraid of being struck by lightning or rain one day? It hurts. Every word hurts! Sigh, I really miss the streamer from a month ago! He looked so happy even with a few thousand yuan! Luo Fengs words about 100,000 yuan were not very meaningful. The live-stream room was immediately filled with wails. A monthly salary of 10,000 yuan? That would take at least a year, right? Youve only been digging for half an hour? And you got a years pay? It didnt mean much? Of course, they had to know that Luo Feng was only digging for the cheapest Purple treasure to keep them in suspense. Otherwise, he would not have dug. After all, he went to dig for red dots as soon as he arrived? Wouldnt the content of todays live broadcast be meaningless? As an experienced streamer, he definitely knew how to progress step by step. It was just like a woman. Firstly, she could not be too fierce. She had to make her partner feel a little better before she could feel comfortable. Clang, clang, clang. It was the sound of a pickaxe. It kept spreading in the live-stream. It was as if everyones hearts were pounding with every strike. Luo Feng had been digging for about an hour, but he still did not stop. There were also three pieces of natural platinum unearthed. [Ding! Congratulations to the Streamer for digging up 400 grams of natural platinum. Its worth 80,000 yuan!] [Ding! Congratulations to the Streamer for digging up 600 grams of natural platinum. Its worth 120,000 yuan!] [Ding! Congratulations to the Streamer for digging up 1,000 grams of natural platinum. Its worth 200,000 yuan!] Of course, there were three pieces in a row. There were definitely people shouting about the script in the live-stream. There were also people who said that the Streamers luck was heaven-defying. Anyway, there were all kinds of things. They even said that Luo Feng was lucky to be single. Clang, clang, clang Luo Feng continued to dig To be honest, Many people were already dozing off after having expressed their opinions. Even if the streamer wanted a script, shouldnt you give him a million yuan? A hundred thousand yuan was really boring. The audience was like a childs appetite. Once they were spoiled, it would be difficult to serve them. He had experienced the power of the black thread? Could he still be interested in innocent girls? After eating KFC, he definitely didnt want to eat Wallace. Ten minutes passed. Twenty minutes. After digging for half a day, there was no movement at all. Many people had come out to watch the beautiful streamer dance. He would come back to take a look when there was some movement. Oh my God! Im so tired! No matter how strong Luo Feng was, he could not withstand more than an hour of digging. At this moment, he was a little exhausted and planned to rest. Alas, in the next second, a blue Coke can crawled out of the ground! What the hell? (0_o)?? Luo Feng was dumbfounded. How did he dig up this thing? A can of Coke? But the appearance of the can was quite new? It was as new as if it had just been taken out of the fridge from a supermarket? What the f*ck was going on? It was impossible for anyone to be buried in the soil without touching it, right? Whats more, it was so hard. Who would bury something here? [Ding! Congratulations, Streamer. You have dug up 2 bottles of energy drinks and placed them in your backpack.] [After the Streamer reaches Level 5, he will sometimes need to dig for treasures, so he will randomly dig up energy drinks and items!] [Once the Streamers stamina is exhausted, drink a bottle and you can instantly recover half of your stamina!] [Level 6 opens Super Ability Drink! It can instantly restore all your stamina!] [A special item that only the Streamer can see!] Uh this system is so considerate. Theres such a thing? Luo Feng was stunned. Soon, he opened a bottle and drank it. After all, his stamina was really running out. However, it was obvious that no one in the live-stream could tell that Luo Feng was drinking water. Because he drank it in the sea of his mind. Otherwise, how could it be called a special tool? Streamer, if youre tired from digging, rest! Youve earned hundreds of thousands today, right? Dont be greedy! Thats right! Dont live to earn money but dont spend it! I said youre fat, but youre panting? Everyone persuaded Luo Feng to stop. However, the more he dug, the stronger he became. This was because there was a red dot under his nest. No matter what, he had to dig it out. There was a clang. Luo Fengs hoe struck with a resounding noise as if it had touched something hard. The hoe immediately ricocheted and shook. His hands were hurting from the vibration. [What the f*ck? Did you dig up something? at the Streamers hands. Theyre numb Look from the shock.] [There is movement. Could it be a big deal?] [Thats right, thats right! Its only exciting when its big!] When the fans saw this situation, they were definitely excited It was something worth more than a hundred thousand yuan just now. They had just been about to fall asleep. I found it! I found it! This definitely sounds loud! Luo Feng wiped his sweat. He immediately reached out and dug the soil on the surface of the unknown item. Soon, the unknown brown hard object revealed a sharp point. He raised his pickaxe. A large portion of the brown thing immediately appeared. The more he dug, the more was revealed. Just now, it was only because of the light that they thought it was brown. Now, everyone could see clearly that the stone was not brown but dark golden. After removing the soil on the surface, the shape of this item was completely revealed. (000) What the hell? Why does it look like grass made of stone? F*ck! Its indeed strange! Rock grass? This should be man-made, right? Such a peculiar stone should be worth tens of thousands of yuan to those who collect strange stones! Grass carved from stone? If thats the case, those are some mad skills, right? [Ding! Congratulations, Streamer! You have dug up 9.8 kilograms of matte gold! It is worth 25 million!] Luo Feng was about to take a look at the grass carved from stone. However, the system notification appeared, and they were stunned on the spot. Chapter 21 - Meet the Billionaire Boss Selling Matte Gold! (1) Chapter 21 Meet the Billionaire Boss Selling Matte Gold! (1) Holy shit? Surely not? This thing is gold? Gold under natural circumstances? Will it look like this? Luo Feng looked at the thing in front of him and could not think of any gold. But when he reached for it, it felt heavy? [Host, stop pretending. Its probably as heavy as an egg. Do you have to be deliberately mystifying?] [Exactly, what kind of ore can be so heavy?] [Its only 10 centimeters long. Its not solid either. It wont exceed 1 catty.] Big guy, Im really not lying. Its quite heavy! Although Luo Feng could carry it, Then why was he holding such a palm-sized thing? Luo Feng, on the other hand, seemed to be carrying a huge rock? It always made everyone think that Luo Feng was acting. Since the system didnt say it was an antique? Does that mean that this is gold produced by nature? How can there be such a look? Like a wheat ear? Right. At this point, Luo Feng suddenly remembered that he had read an article. It was written as a type of natural gold. It was probably gold that was naturally formed by the scouring of gold. Typical gold mines were a few tons of gold. This was natural gold formed from the accumulation of gold mines, and its purity was very high. It can reach up to 96%. It belongs to the isoaxial crystal system. Well-developed crystals commonly have monomorphs such as cubes, octahedrons, and rhombic dodecahedrons. Most crystals are irregularly granular, with branch-like, scaly, and fibrous forms visible. The natural gold excavated from various places had different shapes. Among the rocks, the big one was called matte gold, the middle one was called olive gold, and the small one was called melon seed gold. From the water sand, the big one is called Kobolds gold, the small one is bran makin, sugar gold. The one who digs a well on the ground, the small one is Sand Gold, and the big one is called Bean Gold. The one in Luo Fengs hand was obviously matte gold. As for matte gold, it was definitely grass. It looked like straw, but it wasnt completely. Therefore, when everyone saw this thing at the beginning, That was why they said that it was grass carved from stone. Or some kind of vegetation that was hardened by a layer of mortar. After all, some of the soil was outside and one could not see the golden color inside. Of course, natural gold was very rare in the natural world, not to mention that it was in the shape of a horse connective grass that was very difficult to form. It could be said that Among the natural gold, the most precious one belonged to matte gold because it was really a natural artwork. Host! Isnt it just a strange rock? What are you staring at? Everyone was stunned when they saw Luo Feng. They also sent bullet comments to ask. The streamer had been through a lot. She had found Niu Huang and Taisui Flesh Lingzhi. Was such a strange stone scared silly? Haha! Luo Feng came back to his senses. He kicked his legs and jumped out of the 1-meter pit. Brothers! Were rich! Lets not talk about Ferraris today! This time, well directly use the entire Shanghai Great Floor! Were rich! Were rich! Hahaha! As soon as Luo Feng shouted, almost 10,000 people entered the live-stream. After all, a full flat? How extravagant was that? Shanghais Great Floor? No 20 million? Fuck off! Could this thing be worth tens of millions? F*ck, whats wrong with him? This is it? He wants to buy the Shanghai Stratum in full? Erm, poor boy who has never been to Shanghai, I forgive your ignorance! Ill pay 3,000 for this stone, no more! When Luo Feng saw that someone offered 3,000, he almost died of anger on the spot. He pouted and said, I wonder if everyone has heard of the king of natural gold, matte gold?! As soon as he said this, the live-stream instantly became much quieter. Then, snowflake-like comments immediately scattered everywhere. Whats this? The host has it? Is this gold? Host, touch your head. Its so hot. Do you have a fever? F*ck? How can a gold mine look like this? Are you bullying us for not being educated? Jinkuang looks like a pile of shit, right? Hahaha! A natural gold mine? It can even grow grass? If this is gold, Ill grind it into powder and soak it in water! Some of the netizens were very excited, but a portion of them did not believe it. But what was matte gold? Many people did not understand. However, if someone went to check the information, it would definitely be sent to the live-stream immediately. Hehe! Its indeed matte gold. This thing is super rare in nature! You dont believe me, do you? Ill get water to wash it out for you! Luo Feng smiled faintly as he opened a bottle of mineral water. Then, he splashed it with all his might. At this moment, the soil on the surface was washed clean, so the dazzling golden light was instantly projected. F*ck! In an instant, the comments exploded. What the f*ck? Its really gold? F*ck! F*ck! A naturally formed grain-shaped gold? No, it doesnt look like wheat ears! This is a kind of f*cking grass in the wild! Its mostly like wheat ears! Oh my God! Is this the work of nature? Can gold naturally take the form of plants? This thing is definitely worth more than gold! Of course. Even a weapon forged with 1,000 grams of gold would be worth a little more, let alone a natural matte grass in the shape of a D. I drank a mouthful of Erguotou. I dont understand what kind of luck the streamer has. A rare treasure like matte gold? Can you find it? The script, right? Tell the streamer to burn it with a lighter. I suspect its plastic! Chapter 22 - Meet the Billionaire Boss Selling Matte Gold! (2) Chapter 22 Meet the Billionaire Boss Selling Matte Gold! (2) Erm, this is no fun. Why expose the streamer? You two idiots! Are you blind? He dug it up with a shovel, and its completely fine. How can it be plastic? Can your plastic stand up to the streamers hoe? Introduce it. Ill buy some. [Zhu Dafu Jewelry: Streamer! ] Ill give you a rocket. Look at me! Look at me! Look at the comments! Our jewelry price is fair. Well definitely give you more than ten million! Your look is not bad! [ its much more beautiful than the matte gold Ive seen. ] (000) (O_o) What? Ten million? No way? Is this the streamers skill? Trust me. Look at this big bosss level. Hes almost an Emperor. How can he be trusted? I checked his background. He seems to be the General Manager of Zhu Dafu Jewelrys Jiangnan branch! Ive seen this guy in other live-streaming rooms. He really likes to send gifts to Director Wang! It seems that old Luo found this thing, Is it really worth ten million? O(_)o Sob! Sob! Sob! Ill cry for you, streamer. How did you get rich again?! (#O) more than 10 million in matte gold? One afternoon! In two hours, a millionaire was born again! Someone offered 10 million. Moreover, he was a well-known nouveau riche. At this moment, the fans in the live-stream room finally knew that this matte gold was extremely precious. He said that it was ten times more expensive than ordinary gold which was not an exaggeration at all. Hahaha! Im going back home today! Everyone! Everyone! The streamer wont need to go to the club to check out young models this time! Directly call the young models to my Shanghai flat! Goodbye! Ill see you tomorrow! Oh right, when you bring the young model to the flat, you can also check out the Ferrari! Luo Feng smiled. He quickly put away the many tools. Back-to-back, he held onto the matte gold. Then, he walked towards the Hummer and started the car immediately. F*ck! The streamers life is getting more and more comfortable every day! You just mentioned the Ferrari yesterday, and today its going to be a full-edition Shanghai flat? Did the young model just call home directly to avoid being caught by her jungler dad? Im a newbie. Is this the live broadcast room where people show off? Why does he buy a Ferrari so frequently? Is he returning to his big Shanghai flat? What happened? Bro, this isnt a live broadcast room where people show off their wealth. This is a live broadcast that simply collects junk! Yes, look at his Hummer! Theres a pile of broken mineral water bottles! Excuse me, this junk collector? Is he a decent chap? As for Luo Feng, he naturally couldnt see everyones chat. He was already driving the Hummer towards the city. Of course, the biggest gain today was definitely the matte gold although there was already a person in the live broadcast room who claimed to be Zhu Dafu Jewelry. The bid was 10 million. However, the system price was 25 million, so Luo Feng naturally wouldnt sell it. [Ding dong! ] [Someone has given you a silver brick to knock on your door!] A silver brick to knock on the door? Luo Feng was stunned. This was a short video platform. Someone sent him a silver brick! Most streamers could set up door knockers. [Copper brick: Once-off, 10 messages, only 100 yuan for this gift. ] [Silver brick: Once-off, 10 messages, only 1,000 yuan for this gift.] [Gold brick: Once-off, 10 messages, only 10,000 yuan for this gift. ] Of course, the private message function could be turned off, so no matter what brick it was, the message would not get to the streamer. However, you could also set up three levels. As long as they privately sent gifts, they could directly send messages. Obviously, Luo Fengs level was not high enough, so he could only set the minimum gift as a silver brick. Only when he became a big streamer could have gold bricks knocking on his door. For example, some beautiful female streamers would receive dozens of gold bricks every day. After all, who wouldnt want to PM a beauty? The Zhu Dafu Jiangnan Branch Manager, Tong Tianlong, said, Streamer, Im the representative of Zhu Dafu jewelry who just offered you 10 million. If you dont want to sell the 10 million gold you have, lets meet up. Can we discuss this again? By the way, Mr. Zheng, the boss of Zhu Dafu, happens to be in Jiangnan this time. He said he can meet you and have a talk. When he saw this long message, Luo Feng was shocked. Nothing else was important. The main thing was that it was the boss of Zhu Dafu. He actually wanted to talk to him personally? Luo Feng knew about Zhu Dafu Jewelry store. There were more than 5,500 branches, and Zhu Dafu was very powerful. He had a net worth of about 80 billion yuan and was also a super big deal. It was definitely worth it to have a chat with such a person. Moreover, such a magnate would definitely be able to afford it. Of course, Luo Feng knew that the richer a person was, the stingier he would be. However, if the other party really liked your things, the rich would not care about money. Despite Mr. Zheng already having this identity, he even agreed to meet Luo Feng, a streamer. This was enough to prove that Mr. Zheng really liked the thing in his hand. Okay, lets set a place. Ill talk about the price with your boss! Luo Feng immediately replied. To be honest, it was his first time meeting such a big shot, and he was a little excited. Streamer, our boss is inspecting the jewelry shop next to Happy Park in Jiangnan. You can come over directly! He saw the address that the other party had sent. Luo Feng naturally agreed. Chapter 23 - Meet the Billionaire Boss Selling Matte Gold! (3) Chapter 23 Meet the Billionaire Boss Selling Matte Gold! (3) He said that he would arrive in an hour. He switched off his phone again. Without hesitation, Luo Feng headed straight for the city in the direction of Happy Park. Although the other party was very intimidating, Luo Feng was not afraid of his item being snatched. After all, it was completely unnecessary for such a big jewelry shop to do such a thing. Are you the streamer [Treasure-Hunter]? Just as Luo Feng parked his Hummer in front of Zhu Dafu Jewelry, a bald 40-year-old man walked over with a smile. Looking at his wretched appearance, it was no wonder that Director Wang was so fascinated by him. With a face like that, Director Wang was definitely a wretched uncle who reaped benefits for himself. Let me introduce myself. Im the person who greeted you in the live-stream. My name is Qin Shoucai. Im the manager of Zhu Dafu Jewelry in Jiangnan, Qin Shoucai said with a smile. He trusted his eyes. He had recently watched the live-stream video and concluded that it was really matte gold. Only then did he tell his boss, Mr. Zheng, that a streamer had dug up such a thing. At first, his boss didnt believe it. He said that it seemed like matte gold, but how could an outdoor streamer come across it? Was he that lucky? However, Qin Shoucai said confidently to Mr. Zheng that he would not be wrong. Upon hearing Qin Shoucais tone, Mr. Zheng naturally nodded and agreed to meet the owner of the matte gold. Hello, Manager Qin. My name is Luo Feng. Where is Mr. Zheng? Luo Feng politely shook hands with the other party. He also realized that the higher these peoples status was, the more politely they spoke. One had to know that the manager of Zhu Dafu Jewelry in Jiangnan had a lot of power. He was someone who managed more than ten thousand employees. Mr. Zheng is drinking tea on the second floor. Please follow me. Qin Shoucai waved his hand in invitation. Of course, the second floor of the building didnt belong to Zhu Dafus jewelry store. Instead, it was a high-end cafe. Mr. Zheng must be drinking tea inside. Yeah, sure! Luo Feng was holding a black bag with something heavy inside. It was naturally the matte gold. They went into an elevator. About two minutes later, under Qin Shoucais lead, Luo Feng arrived at the entrance of an ancient coffee shop. He walked in. The interior design seemed quite retro. Although it was simple, it exuded a trace of elegance and tranquility. With the indoor pool and peach blossoms, it was like paradise. Furthermore, there were very few people. There was basically no business. Of course, Luo Feng had opened a hotpot restaurant in the past, so he naturally knew why such a coffee shop with lousy business could continue for a long time. Actually, it was opened by a rich magnate. Usually, such a coffee shop was not for the sake of making money. Instead, when they were free, the magnate and his friends could go to their own coffee shop to drink tea and brag, or host card games. It was very convenient. It was also very safe. Of course, his own coffee shop was also a good place to discuss business and partnerships. He was not afraid of business spies or reporters. Creak. The door of a private room with the signboard of the Lunar Water Grotto opened. Luo Feng looked over and saw a blue-robed man with a big belly. He was about fifty years old, and he seemed to be talking to his friends. Those friends were either rich or noblemen, and they seemed to be in good spirits. Qin Shoucai knocked on the door and got permission. After entering, they stopped chatting. The pot-bellied middle-aged man in a blue shirt did not stand up. He just smiled and said, Hey, kid, are you the streamer who obtained matte gold? His tone was very polite. Yes, its me. You should be Mr. Zheng, right? Luo Feng looked at him speculatively. Yes, hes our boss of Zhu Dafu, Mr. Zheng! Qin Shoucai immediately replied. Kid, take a seat since youre here. Qin Shoucai told me that you, an outdoor streamer, dug up matte gold. Is it true? This is a little mysterious. Zheng Bailin smiled and gestured for Luo Feng to sit down. In his heart, wasnt the streamers line of work completely scripted? Player kills were part of a script. Funny jokes were scripts. As long as there was a plot, 99% of the content was fake. Even singing without a plot was also fake. He could not believe a single punctuation mark on the Internet. Of course, I found it. I didnt know Id be so lucky. Luo Feng took a deep breath and sat down, putting the black bag in his hand on the table. He also knew that such a rich person definitely didnt like to waste time, so he opened the black bag. The next moment, the matte gold inside the bag shone through the window. It was at the right angle, and the reflection flashed in Zheng Bailins eyes. Chapter 24 - Dragon-Shaped Natural Gold? The Billionaire Was Shocked (1) Chapter 24 Dragon-Shaped Natural Gold? The Billionaire Was Shocked (1) Dragon-shaped natural gold? The billionaire was shocked! Well Zheng Bailin narrowed his eyes and tilted his head to avoid reflecting light into his eyes. Then, his expression turned serious. Brother Zheng, thisseems to really be matte gold. Brother Zheng, thats right. Its real matte gold. It doesnt look like its man-made! You cant make such a crude template by hand! Yes, natural gold needs to be rough, not refined! Those scouring marks dont lie. Soon, a few rich people dressed like bosses beside Zheng Bailin spoke in surprise. Of course, for a jeweler to take an interest, they wouldnt even consider the purity of the matte gold. Generally, natural gold had its own shape. It was not very suitable as a small ornament at home. Matte gold appeared to be like a bunch of straw. It was obviously the most suitable for aesthetics. Yes, its indeed natural gold! What a beautiful design! There are only 30 of them in the country, right? Its super rare! Seeing that the item was real, Zheng Bailin said, Old Qin, you did well this time. How could you find such a rare item in the live-stream? You have sharp eyes. Boss, youre too kind. I was just lucky and swiped on the live-stream! Qin Shoucai basked in the praise. Then, he would introduce Luo Feng to his boss. It was a very successful move since his boss was pleased. As a subordinate, one didnt need to be very good at work but must make ones boss happy. Alright, kid, Ill give you 25 million yuan for this! Give me your card number. Ill get someone to transfer it to your account! Zheng Bailin stared at the matte gold for a while and didnt even blink. It was obvious that he really admired this creation. Although he didnt collect any matte gold, a few of his friends had made small ornaments with a jade plate below, making the ornaments look very dazzling and precious. Therefore, Zheng Bailin naturally knew the value of this item. It was comparable to antique gold jewelry. Such natural gold was usually 10 to 15 times the price of gold on the market. Obviously, Luo Fengs catch was very beautiful and could fetch 15 times its original price. Furthermore, this thing weighed 10 catties which was 5,000 grams. Considering its purity of 99% for now, according to the price of ordinary gold, it would be about 1.75 million. If it was 15 times that, it would naturally be 25 million yuan. If it was an antique gold jewelry, many of such pieces with inferior craftsmanship value would only cost three to five times the price of gold. If it was used by an emperor, then it would be dozens of times or even 100 times the price of gold. 25 million? When Luo Feng heard this, he was about to nod in agreement. After all, this was already the price the system had estimated. However, in the next second, Zheng Bailins friend bent over and looked at the matte gold from a different angle. He immediately noticed something unusual. Old Zheng, come here. Come here quickly and look at it from this angle! Unbelievable! I can actually see a different style! As that person spoke, praises kept coming out of his mouth. He was very surprised. Huh? What angle? Zheng Bailin stood up and walked over curiously. What kind of style was it? What could have made him so excited? Old Zheng, check it out! This looks like a dragon at the top of the ryegrass! What? A dragon? Are you serious? Zheng Bailin was immediately interested when he heard his friends words. His expression changed and he quickly walked over. He bent down and looked at the matte gold on the table and was immediately shocked. Its true! There are dragon horns and a few sharp leaves of ryegrass. It looks like four legs! And that grass tail is slightly upturned. It really looks like a fish tail. Thats great! Its simply an amazing creation! Zheng Bailin immediately applauded. He didnt expect matte gold to have such elegance from another angle. It was unheard of. It was not an exaggeration to say that it was a rare treasure. F*ck! Theres such an amazing thing? Luo Feng was also extremely shocked. Does that mean? Did the price go up? Although he was secretly delighted, Luo Feng did not show it at all. He was very calm. How about this, kid? If you dont want to sell it for 25 million, just name a price. I like this thing of yours very much. Originally, when I wanted to buy it, I wanted to resell it, but now I plan to put it in my own house as an ornament. Hmm, let me think, what kind of jade plate would be worthy of such a dragon-shaped matte gold? Old Li, Old Sun, what color jade plate looks better with this matte gold? Gold belongs to the yellow element. As for matte gold, its considered dark gold. I think itll look better with a blue jade plate. It can make up for the color. Green is better. It feels like youre being entrusted with something! For example, look at the many fruits in nature. Theyre yellow and bright. Coupled with green leaves, theyre very beautiful and highlight nature. Good God. Luo Feng had yet to agree to sell it, but Mr. Zheng already thought that this thing was his? And he even started talking to his friends about matching colors? Of course, it didnt matter to Luo Feng. As long as he could afford it, it was all his. To be honest, it was normal for Zheng Bailin to be excited. The Huaxia people would definitely yearn for creatures like dragons. After all, the dragon was the soul and totem of Huaxia. Chapter 25 - Dragon-Shaped Natural Gold? The Billionaire Was Shocked (2) Chapter 25 Dragon-Shaped Natural Gold? The Billionaire Was Shocked (2) Everyone liked dragon-shaped things. What made the gold even more precious was that it was natural. Cough, cough, cough. Its better for Mr. Zheng to bid. If this thing doesnt reach my intended price, I wont sell it. Luo Feng was not a fool. He did not want to lose out. Then, the other party agreed immediately, so there was no turning back. Hehe, kid, you drive a hard bargain. Just sell it to me for 35 million. I, Zheng, dont like to bargain. Zheng Bailin thought about it and felt that this price was very reasonable. In any case, it exceeded this price. He didnt want to buy it himself. No matter how much he liked it, he couldnt spend money recklessly, right? 35 million? Deal! Luo Feng smiled faintly. This exceeded the systems valuation by 10 million. How could he not sell it? Of course, the system was only estimating its value. There was no unexpected factor like style and design. He had to thank Zheng Bailins friends. If they hadnt made that discovery, he would have sold it for only 25 million. He had gotten another 10 million yuan for free. Kid, give your card number to Qin Shoucai. I have to take something to the laboratory and get the purity of the gold and the appraisal report! Zheng Bailin finally looked up and smiled. Since he wanted it, he definitely had to match it with a gold purity test report and an appraisal report. These were all necessary. In the future, if he didnt like it anymore and sold it, he would need these certificates as insurance. Ding dong. In the next second, Qin Shoucai informed the finance department and transferred the money over. Luo Feng also saw a message. Your daily bank account is full of 35 million yuan. The current balance is 5,000,1800.50 yuan. Looking at the balance, Luo Feng smiled faintly. He had already earned half a small goal. He would continue to work hard tomorrow. It was best to strive to achieve one of Old Wangs small goals. Mr. Zheng, you guys go ahead! Luo Feng said politely and left the room. Old Qin, help me send this kid off. Zheng Bailin raised his head and smiled at Luo Feng. Soon, the two of them left the private room at the Watermoon Paradise. Luo Feng heaved a sigh of relief. The transaction was finally successful. By the way, Manager Qin, I want to buy some of your Zhu Dafu jewelry. We just happened to be in the building anyway, right? Suddenly, Luo Feng thought of a very important question. He had already given his father 4 million yuan. However, his mother did not have a proper gift yet. Of course, while buying jewelry for his mother, he also ordered some jade Guanyin and jade Buddha for the children in the village. However, he would not buy very expensive jade Guanyin. Jadeite with poor quality actually cost only a few hundred yuan but was sold for one to two thousand yuan. While that kind of jade was indeed real jade, the quality was terrible. If one was rich and willful, they would give it back wholesale for the children to play with. Zheng Bailin opened the private room and seemed to be going to the toilet. When he heard this, he decisively spoke generously, Kid, do you want to buy something from our jewelry store? Alright, go downstairs and buy it. Ill give you a 30% discount! Huh? 30% off? When Luo Feng heard Zheng Bailins magnanimous statement, he was immediately surprised. Dont worry, go on. The boss is in a good mood today. No matter how much you buy, Ill give you a 30% discount. Its also a token of appreciation! Qin Shoucai said with a smile. Thank you! Heres a piece of natural platinum for you, Mr. Zheng! Luo Feng would not accept a free lunch from others. The other party had also expressed that he was not stingy. Although it was only worth 100,000 yuan, from its shape, it looked like a scale the size of a babys palm. It was still very captivating, and one could make a suitable base and place it at home as an ornament. This is natural platinum? Its also good stuff. Did you dig this up too? Zheng Bailin was surprised and looked up at Luo Feng. One had to know that although this wasnt as precious and rare as matte gold, there were not many of them in the natural world. Soon, a few of Zheng Bailins friends in the private room heard this and walked out in surprise. Old Zheng, youve already bought the natural gold. I think we should be the ones getting this, right? Thats right, Old Zheng. You cant be too greedy! Naturally, the news about the gold had been reported by Qin Shoucai, who was under Zheng Bailin. If they rushed to buy it, it would naturally be against the rules. However, they would not give up on this natural platinum. This isnt a matter of greed. You know that Ive just moved and still need some small ornaments at home. Dont fight with me about this. The next time you dig it up, Ill buy it for you. Zheng Bailin obviously would not give up because he felt that Luo Feng had been summoned by his subordinates. Since he had something, he naturally had to give it to him. Old Zheng, thats not right, right? Thats right. Youre too greedy. Your new home is already decorated with gold and jade. What else is there to decorate? The two friends were also dissatisfied, and they started to complain. Luo Feng saw that the few of them were still arguing. He immediately spoke up to resolve their bickering, Ah, actually, you dont have to do this. I still have quite a lot here. About four or five pieces. What? There are four or five more pieces? Kid, what kind of luck do you have? Where did you dig them up? Zheng Bailin did not know whether to laugh or cry. To be honest, this kid could earn tens of millions a day. Even his own Zhu Dafu share dividends were not that generous. Its naturally not convenient to reveal the location. If you want to buy it, Ill pack 800,000 yuan worth for you. You can split it among yourselves. Chapter 26 - Dragon-Shaped Natural Gold? The Billionaire Was Shocked (3) Chapter 26 Dragon-Shaped Natural Gold? The Billionaire Was Shocked (3) Obviously, the few of them were interested again when Luo Feng said that. They even generously gave Luo Feng an extra 900,000 yuan. It was also shocking that everyone would pay 300,000 points for the stolen goods. At this moment, Luo Fengs gains today were bought up by a few people. Of course, he did not charge them for the natural platinum. After another 900,000 yuan entered his account. Luo Feng said goodbye and left the coffee shop on the second floor. He arrived at Zhu Dafu Jewelry on the first floor and immediately activated his shopping mode. The men wore Guanyin ornaments while the women wore Buddha jewelry. Luo Feng didnt buy anything expensive. He just bought something that cost three to five thousand yuan. If he bought something too expensive for the children in the village, he would be afraid that they would lose it. Sir, are you here to buy wholesale jewelry? Pfft, wholesale jewelry. What a suitable phrase! he thought to himself. Ive bought more than ten pairs of jade Guanyin and jade Buddha. Thats right! Wont you even take a look? Although each of them is only seven or eight thousand, it adds up to a hundred thousand. Naturally, the attendant in the shop was not impressed by how rich Luo Feng was. It was just a feeling, but this person was very strange. However, in the eyes of ordinary employees, spending 100,000 yuan was already considered something a tycoon would do. Damn, does he want to buy our Violet Glowing Fairy? What? Xiao Fang even wrapped it up for that handsome boy! Its worth two million! He saw that the total amount was more than 100,000 yuan. He could be considered a tycoon. But now, he had directly taken their shops treasure? One had to know that Zhu Dafu was not a high-end jewelry shop. The prices were usually very affordable. A jade bracelet worth two million yuan was already top-notch. Of course, the Violet Glowing Fairy was just a fancy name. It was just a high-grade translucent violet bracelet. Uh, did you also buy the 1.8 million yuan jade ring? That adds up to four million, right? Holy shit. He had thought that he was just a regular rich guy. He did not expect him to be a professional player. Of course, after getting all these jewels, the big bag in Luo Fengs hand could no longer hold them. In the end, Qin Shoucai even called personally and said that he would give Luo Feng a 30% discount. An hour later, Luo Feng appeared at home. Oh! Son! What treasure did you find today? There are so many bags! Dont bring the Maotai! Your mother scolds me every day! I didnt faint from drinking, but your mother will scold me until I pass out. When he arrived at the door, Luo Feng saw a large group of people surrounding the door. His father squeezed out of the crowd and saw it for himself first. Then, he went forward to greet him. They are Luo Feng was stunned, but he quickly saw that it was a black car. He knew that An Peng must have sent his 4-million-yuan Maybach home. Fugao is really lucky! Thats right. Hes got such a filial child! This car costs at least $500,000, right? More or less. Its very expensive even for a Benz! Hey, look, Xiao Luo is back! He seems to have brought a lot of gifts for everyone! When everyone saw Luo Feng return, they immediately surrounded him. Obviously, many children even looked at the bag in Luo Fengs hand. After Luo Feng told them that he wanted to give them the jade Guanyin and jade Buddha, all of them cheered up. Several parents were so excited that they were about to cry. Moreover, he felt even more embarrassed holding the bag. He had just helped to get a faulty pickup truck to collect trash. In the past month, Luo Feng had received at least tens of thousands of yuan from each family, right? After a while, Luo Feng succeeded in distributing the jewelry. Every child and aunt got a share, but in the future, he would definitely not give it to them again because it was not good to keep being so generous. As the saying went, it was better to teach a man to fish than to teach him to fish. Luo Fengs idea was to let them look for small valuables that he was too lazy to find. Anyway, Luo Feng was not Nezha with eight arms. They could just find something valuable by themselves. At night, his father found out that his son had given him four million yuan. He almost died on the spot. What the f*ck?! He thought that it was just something worth 500,000 yuan. Unexpectedly, it was nearly ten times more! The excited father immediately went out for a walk in the middle of the night. Luo Feng did not know when he returned. Anyway, he was already asleep by then. Brother Luo! Where are you taking us today? Were ready! Lets go quickly. Im so excited. The next morning, behind Luo Fengs Hummer was a group of smiling villagers. They were all young men. Some of them drove vans while some were on motorcycles. Several young people even got bicycles. At this moment, they were filled with motivation and anticipation. Who wouldnt want to get rich? Who wouldnt want young models at the club every day? Who wouldnt want to raise 4 million? Today, many of you are on bicycles. I cant let you go too far! Dont tire yourselves out before you find the treasure! Luo Feng thought for a moment and immediately said, How about this? Ill get my cousin Luo Yun to bring you to the abandoned mine where I found matte gold yesterday. If youre lucky, you can find some valuable things there. Luo Yun had grown up with Luo Feng, so they were very close. He immediately joked, What the hell? Cousin, youve already looked there, yet you still want us to go? Kid, its up to you whether you want to go or not. When others get rich, dont be jealous, Luo Feng said in annoyance. That place? He still had a lot of orange points left, right? Moreover, there were a few purple dots. Of course, the new orange points were the smallest units in the system worth 10,000 to 100,000 yuan. Purple dots were now worth 100,000 to 1,000,000 yuan. Haha, go, go. If you can get rich, then so can we! Luo Yun smiled and rubbed his head. However, he became serious. He had something to say to everyone. Of course. Ill say this first. If we find the treasure this time, its finders keepers. We cant snatch it either. We mustnt make a scene! If anyone dares to take the lead, kick them out of our treasure-hunting team! Dont expect my cousin to take care of them when they get rich in the future. Also, we men must keep our mouths shut. We cant tell anyone about the treasure-hunting location that Brother Feng told us about, not even our family members! Luo Yun was also very clear that in the face of hundreds of thousands or even millions of wealth, everyone fought over treasures. This was not something his cousin wanted to see. So, he wanted to give them a heads-up first. Moreover, if the location was revealed, who knew how many people would snatch Brother Fengs popularity in the live-stream? Seeing that Luo Yun still had such foresight, Luo Feng nodded in satisfaction and added, Of course, if someone finds a treasure today and someone doesnt, dont be jealous of those who dont get rich. Dont worry, everyone will have plenty of opportunities in the future! Then, the group set off along the village road. When they reached a fork in the road, Luo Feng went in another direction. As for the villagers, they went to the Dragon Head Peak abandoned mine yesterday. As for how much they could dig up, that would depend on their luck. Anyway, that piece was worth at least two million yuan. However, even if there were many people, they probably wouldnt be able to find all of them in a day. Given two to three days, they might be able to find 80 to 90% of them. By that time, this group of people would be unable to stop smiling. Chapter 27 - The Most Expensive Honey in the World at 340,000 Yuan per Catty! Chapter 27 The Most Expensive Honey in the World at 340,000 Yuan per Catty! (1) Luo Feng parked his car at the entrance of Peach Blossom Village. This time, of course, he had asked a friend to make a fortune with him. Old Luo, you cant even drive a 4,000,000 yuan Benz, yet youre still driving a Hummer? Soon, a Mercedes-Benz A-Class drove over. A handsome little face popped out of the car window. It was An Peng from the 4S shop. He said that he wanted to come with Luo Feng this weekend to see his treasure-hunting skills. Naturally, Luo Feng was not stingy and agreed immediately. So what? Sometimes, when you go on a lousy road, it might not be as useful as my Hummer. However, Old An, do you believe that if youre lucky enough to drive the Benz with me on a treasure hunt today, you might be able to pick up a Ferrari tomorrow? Luo Feng also got out of the car and looked at his big car. It was actually the trashiest A-class car. He immediately despised it terribly. Of course, although it was trash, it was not An Pengs. It was probably borrowed from an employee in the 4S shop. Old Luo, can you stop bragging? Are you serious? Ive been with you for a day and youre already talking about a Ferrari? An Peng said in surprise. He knew that Luo Feng had earned at least 50 million, but when it came to him, would he be so lucky? How can I lie to you? Im already half a target! Believe in Brother Chun and gain eternal life! Get in the car! Luo Feng did not speak much. After getting into the car again, he drove out and led the way. An Peng followed behind. At the same time, Luo Feng also activated the live-stream. Oh, oh, oh! The streamer is finally broadcasting! Is there a new partner today? And its almost ten oclock? Streamer, are you really that arrogant? Or did you really go to the clubhouse yesterday? Haha, definitely. I dont think the streamers stamina is that good today, right? My legs will probably go weak by then! Its fine. Ill get a young model to give me a massage when we get back! Speaking of which, streamer, did you sell your natural gold? I looked at it yesterday and saw a dragon-shaped shadow flash past. Im speechless. Ive seen the information on that thing. Its really expensive. Yesterday, a person from Zhu Dafu shouted 10 million in the live-stream. Host, dont fall for it. 10 million is far more than that. F*ck! Brother! Havent you seen the news? The boss of Zhu Dafus jewelry shop posted it on his Moments! Then, this matter immediately went online! That natural gold was sold for 35 million! Of course. Zheng Bailin only posted it on his WeChat Moments. Unexpectedly, it became popular online. Zheng Bailin did not expect this. What the f*ck? 35 million? What the f*ck? Didnt you say 10 million? Basically, it should look like a dragon from the top! Erm, is it really as the streamer said? You have a large flat in Shanghai? F*ck! I feel like hitting the streamer again. What should I do?! Lets form a team! I dont like the streamer either! What kind of luck is this? Luo Feng looked at the bullet screen and shook his head proudly. He said pretentiously, Of course. I said yesterday that Shanghai has a flat. Didnt you guys not believe me? F*ck! F*ck! Stop talking! The streamer is asking for a beating! Lets form a team! Please hire a bodyguard. Im really worried that I wont be able to watch your live broadcast one day! After driving for about half an hour, Luo Feng parked the Hummer at the foot of a mountain called Mount Chaoyun. This was a wild mountain in Peach Blossom Village. There was no way up the mountain. Of course, it was not that big at just six hundred meters tall. The base was only 20 kilometers wide. Old An, get out of the car. You cant go up the road, Luo Feng waved at An Peng and shouted. Then, he aimed the live-stream camera at himself. Thanks to a signal enhancer, the live broadcast continued in the mountains. Everyone, lets stop here for today! Whether I can become a billionaire depends on today. According to my market research, there might be treasure here! After Luo Feng got out of the car, he lied to the live-stream. He actually did not even know what treasures were there. However, he came to this place because a large area near his hometown had been thoroughly scanned during this period of time. This was the only area that had not been scanned. By the way, let me introduce my ride-or-die brother, An Peng! When I went bankrupt, he even took out a loan of 2,000 yuan. In addition to his entire savings of 8,000 yuan, he gave me 10,000 yuan to buy a pickup truck and collect junk! Otherwise, I wouldnt be here today! From now on, just call him Moon Bird or Brother An. Its up to everyone! Luo Feng introduced them and even asked An Peng to greet everyone in the live-stream. However, An Peng was still a little shy. While facing seven to eight thousand actual online viewers, he was still very nervous. Wow, Brother An is really tanned! He looks honest! If the streamer makes him rich, will he go to the club to find a young model? Haha! You guys dont understand. Given Brother Ans personality, he looks cold on the outside but is really passionate on the inside. He definitely wants to go to the club to find a young model! Moreover, he might be addicted to it. He probably has to go every day Alright, I feel that what should I do Im envious of this dude! Hes going to be rich after the streamer brings him to search for treasure! Its useless to be envious! When the streamer was down and out, Brother An gave him all his assets and loans. Would you have the courage to? Chapter 28 - The Most Expensive Honey in the World at 340,000 Yuan per Catty! (2) Chapter 28 The Most Expensive Honey in the World at 340,000 Yuan per Catty! (2) Sigh, even if I cant follow the streamer to dig for treasures, I can go with those villagers! I feel that there are still treasures in the place the host dug up yesterday. Theres no live-streaming route on the road. We cant find where the host goes. Thats right! Streamer, can you tell us where you dug? Lets go and pick up the rest! Luo Feng ignored the comments. He only wanted the leftovers of his treasure-hunting to benefit those who were indebted to him. Forget it, you salty spectators. It was fine as long as he enjoyed it. Give me more shock points. Soon, the two of them met each other. Luo Feng brought An Peng into the mountain and casually strolled around. After that, he went to the stream to step into the water and inspect it besides climbing a tree to take a look. In any case, after tinkering for a long time, there was nothing. Old Lu, Im exhausted. Havent we found the treasure yet? An Peng was thinking about Luo Fengs words. He had to be lucky enough to be able to get a Ferrari tomorrow. From the looks of it. They searched for an hour but found nothing. Could it be that following Luo Feng affected the latters luck? Haha! Dont worry! Luo Feng smiled faintly. He planned to go deeper instead of exploring the places he had scanned before. After all, there was a red circle in his sea of consciousness. This is it! Its completely unscanned! A radius of 3,000 meters! Start sweeping! Luo Feng secretly ordered the system. As he spoke, Luo Feng pretended to search everywhere. He looked like a mountain-gazing monkey. [Ding! Scan completed] F*ck! Theres a treasure with just two points? How f*cking unlucky. There are only two treasures in such a big place? Tell me, system, did you embezzle everything? Luo Feng felt that he had wasted a scanning opportunity, but it was still alright. He still had a lot of reputation points, so he could withstand the torture. Old Luo! You still havent found it? Why do I feel like searching for treasures like this is like finding a needle in a haystack!? What happened to your marketing investigation? In any case, An Peng imitated Luo Feng and walked around. However, there was nothing at all. It was just a boring old mountain. How long has it been? Are you running out of patience? Take a look! Search more! Luo Feng said angrily. However, as soon as he finished speaking, Luo Feng saw something that looked like a hoe in the grass ahead. Who could have left this here? [Ding! Streamer has picked up a divine artifact: Swallowtail Hoe!] [This hoe is also called Zhao Mu Lian Hoe. Its very energy-saving. The more I fight, the braver I become. The more I dig, the more energetic I become. Its simply a divine tool for digging!] Holy shit! The more you fight, the braver you become! Why do I feel that this function is used in the wrong place? My younger brother, who is always by my side, really needs this function of yours! Luo Feng smiled in his heart. The more he fought, the braver he became? Coupled with an energy drink item? Im a f*cking perpetual motion machine. But I dont think the two dots today are underground, are they? This energy-saving divine artifact, Swallowtail Hoe, is useless, isnt it? When Luo Feng thought of this, he felt that it was a pity. He could only wait for the treasure to be buried before trying the divine artifact. Luo Feng definitely did not plan to continue acting. He headed straight for the markers. The two dots marked by the system must be on the cliff. Guys, did you see that? My treasure is on the towering cliff in front of us. If youve got sharp eyes, you can take a look and guess what the streamer is talking about. Luo Feng put his hand flat in front of his forehead to block the blinding sunlight and glanced at the cliff. Streamer, stop joking. What treasures can there be on the cliff? Thats right. We might as well go to the mountains to find reishi and cordyceps. They might even be worth some money. Are you guys thinking straight? Why dont you take a look at the soil structure of this mountain? Can it even grow reishi? Hahaha, if this sand mountain can grow reishi and cordyceps, its impossible that this isnt scripted. After all, it was a steep mountain and lacked water. Cordyceps and reishi had to grow in a nutritious place. Hehe, its not that theres no beauty in the world. Its just that you guys lack a pair of eyes that discover beauty! You said that there are no treasures on the cliff, but I said there are. Obviously, this is why I can find hot girls at the club, but you cant. Do you understand? When Luo Feng said that, a large group of people in the live-stream immediately began to mock him. Tsk, tsk, tsk. The streamer is so arrogant! Why? Youve been a little lucky these past two days. Are you that arrogant? Be careful when youre unlucky. Thats right. You should always think about it day and night. Dont lose money just because you want to find a hot chick and end up having to collect junk! The altar is set up Ill ask the God of Misfortune to possess the streamer. Hes too arrogant. As Luo Feng looked at the last comment, he smiled disdainfully in his heart. He was bound to the system. Youve invited the Devil-Destroying Patriarch of the Nine Heavens. They wouldnt dare to do anything to me. And a God of Misfortune? [Ding! Streamer wants to climb a rock cliff. Reward: a strong polyethylene rope!] [This rope cant be burned! Its resistant to slashing and grinding!] [Another reward: A rope ladder! When used with high-strength polyethylene rope, climbing is safe and easy!] [Moving up and down the cliff is like walking on flat ground. Its very suitable for the streamer!] (000). Chapter 29 - The Most Expensive Honey in the World at 340,000 Yuan per Catty! (3) Chapter 29 The Most Expensive Honey in the World at 340,000 Yuan per Catty! (3) So many good things have come again! Looks like I only scanned two markers this time. Is it because theres too much of this stuff? Luo Feng was also very excited when he saw this. It was really a blessing in disguise as he really needed them. Old Luo, why did you run to the edge of the cliff? Be careful. And why are you making ropes? An Peng listened to Luo Fengs fumbling about and went into the forest to search but found nothing. When he returned, he saw Luo Feng climbing up the cliff at the top of the mountain. Could he have discovered a treasure? Old An, come here for a while. I plan to go down the cliff. Help me keep an eye on the top! Luo Feng immediately took out the high-strength polyethylene rope that the system had just rewarded him. It was very thin. However, there were benefits to it being so refined. After all, carrying a 100-meter rope could be heavy. Old Luo, are you sure you want to use this rope to go down the cliff? An Peng was dumbfounded. It would be an exaggeration to say that this rope was thinner than a strand of hair. It was definitely only similar to the Internet cable at home. Could it withstand a persons weight? Thats right, streamer! Finding treasures isnt worth risking your life! Even if you want to go down the cliff, shouldnt you buy a safer rope? If you fall, what will happen to the hot chicks at the club? They need your love every day. F*ck! Cant you guys say something better? Luo Feng looked at the comments and explained helplessly, This is a high-strength polyethylene rope. Its very safe. Its not an exaggeration to say that its the safest rope in the world. Of course, the system was also enhanced which increased his invincible safety. What was there to be afraid of? Soon, Luo Feng and An Peng tied the rope to a sturdy tree. Although it was very troublesome to hang a centipede ladder on the mountain, he needed it. Only then could he go down smoothly and move up and down freely. After all, Luo Feng was not a martial arts master. He could grab the rope and jump down like a stone. F*ck, is this streamer from the professional exploration team? Hes got a rope ladder here? Awesome, hes well-prepared! Looks like he came prepared! Is there really a big treasure under this cliff? Isnt that obvious? Definitely! When the audience saw Luo Fengs professional props, they were also a little fascinated. It was interesting just thinking about the possibility of them exploring and searching for treasures with Luo Feng. Of course, in this world, the ruins belonged to everyone. Therefore, there was no such thing as tomb raiding. There was only the term tomb robbery which meant that others would discover it and fight over it. Old Luo, do you want more rope? Release more! Release more! This is only the beginning! Luo Feng had already gone down about ten meters. Obviously, the first marker should be thirty meters away. The second marker was fifty meters away. The rope slowly slid down again. On the cliff, An Peng was worried because he could not see Luo Feng anymore. Hey, Old Luo, did something happen to you? An Peng shouted at the top of his lungs. Damn it! Do you still want something to happen to me? Cut some slack on the rope and dont talk. Luo Feng continued to descend. He looked at the surrounding cliffs and the bottomless abyss. The audience was also frightened because it was a high-risk operation. Of course, todays treasure-hunting operation attracted a large crowd to watch them even if they ended up not getting anything. Damn! Theres something wrong with Old Luos style today. Am I sure I didnt enter the Extreme Sports live-stream room? Old Luo, dont go down. What treasures are there? Its really too dangerous. A rocket for you. No need to go63 Jalan ss20/6 really! Hey, hey, hey, streamer, theres a hornets nest under your feet! (OO) What a huge beehive! Could this be the treasure that the streamer is looking for? [Ding! Congratulations, host! You have found 5 catties of fairy bee honey! It is worth 1 million!] Chapter 30 - Shocking! Wood From the Dinosaur Ages? Priceless! (1) Chapter 30 Shocking! Wood From the Dinosaur Ages? Priceless! (1) Oh my god, the treasure this time is actually honey? But what kind of honey can be worth a million yuan? Isnt that absurd? Luo Feng did not believe the systems recommended price this time. He knew a little about honey. The expensive honey from overseas was only tens of thousands of yuan per catty, right? [This is a fairy bee that usually lives in small caves on the cliff. The surroundings of such caves must be rich in minerals before the fairy bees can settle down, so the nutritional value of the honey is very high.] [Because such bees are very rare in the world and are usually found on cliffs, the cost of extracting the honey is very high as it is very dangerous. Therefore, their value was speculated to be 340,000 yuan per catty a few years ago. When it stabilized, the price was only about 40,000 yuan. However, in recent years, as this honey has been widely sought out by humans, the price has increased again. Usually, it is 100,000 to 200,000 yuan per catty.] [Also, recently, in the eyes of rich people who prioritize their health, honey has surpassed the level of ginseng and cordyceps. Its very popular! Therefore, as the king of the honey world, its expected for the price to be higher!] Holy shit! Is there really such expensive honey? Luo Feng was overjoyed. It seemed that although climbing the cliff was tiring, it was also worth it. Even if there was no treasure worth tens of millions, something like honey was definitely beneficial to Luo Feng. He would bring it back for his parents to try. Women and honey went well together too. Brothers, Im rich again! This honey can last for a month! And its a million yuan worth of honey! Luo Feng shouted. The viewers in the live-stream channel were instantly dumbfounded. The comments exploded like snowflakes. F*ck!? What the hell? A million dollars worth of honey? Streamer, are you joking? Ive never heard of such expensive honey! Ridiculous! This is ridiculous! I didnt find any treasure this time and happened to see a beehive. The streamer said its worth a million yuan. Is it poisonous? But Im curious. Did no one say this was a script today? Hahaha! Reading a script on such a high cliff? I dont think its possible, right? Im waiting for the streamer to explain. What kind of honey is so valuable? A million yuan? Im dying! When the fans heard this, it was obvious that they did not believe him. They didnt even need a brain because there was no such expensive honey in the world, right? Although everyone in the live-stream room did not believe it, at this moment, the people in charge of the various health centers in Jiangnan were extremely excited. In an office of a health center, the door was pushed open with a bang. The beautiful woman, Su Meiji, was in the office checking the purchase list that needed to be fulfilled. There was a product that made her speechless because it had been missing for months. It was fairy honey tea. From the beginning, her health center had authentic fairy honey tea as its signature. It led to a large number of rich people coming to the restaurant to recuperate. After all, they all knew that although this tea could not cure all illnesses, consuming it every day was beneficial to the human body. She was lucky to have met an international student from Turkey because that place had the most fairy honey in the world. Coincidentally, the latters family were beekeepers. Therefore, even though Su Meiji didnt lack a source of honey, she still opened this health center. Moreover, there were currently 78 branches in the country, and she already had three billion in assets. It was also because her fairy honey was very authentic that many rich people patronized her shop. However, it was not easy to find such honey now because the entire world was short in supply. Her friends in Turkey had no choice. The gap had kept her business in decline for months. Many customers stopped coming to the health center. She knew very well that compared to other health centers, her foundation was not good. She relied on authentic fairy honey. What are you doing? How dare you rush in without saying anything? She wanted to blame her assistant, but she didnt say it out loud. At the next moment, Assistant Xiao Fangs words made Su Meiji dumbfounded. Miss Su, our Kang Yun Healthcare Center has been lacking fairy honey for months, but we have found a source for it now! Snap. The phone in Su Meijis hand fell onto the smooth table. She suddenly stood up and excitedly asked, Where is the source of the goods? Its a streamer, a streamer who picks up trash Streamer? A junk collector? Su Meiji was instantly dumbfounded. What the hell was going on? How could a streamer have found such a source of honey? Moreover, it was a streamer who picked up trash? No Hes a treasure-hunting streamer. Xiao Fang immediately changed her words. For the past few days, she had been watching Luo Fengs live-stream of treasure hunting. He was invincible. This streamers luck was simply heaven-defying. She also knew what the shop needed, so when she saw it, she immediately came to inform Su Meiji. Xiao Fang, even with your guts, you wouldnt dare to lie to me. You might have been tricked by some streamers, right? Su Meijis excited mood was instantly disappointed. It wasnt like she didnt know. Didnt those streamers like to act mysterious in their live-streams now? Although there were fairy bee hives in the country, it was definitely pitifully few. In the records, the honey of the fairy bees found would not exceed 100 catties. How could a streamer find them so easily? Im not too sure either, but this streamers previous treasure hunts seem to be real! This time, he said that its fairy bee honey. I dont think its fake! Chapter 31 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Upon hearing that, Su Meiji thought about it. Xiao Fang was also an honest person. Moreover, there was no harm in taking a look. She immediately let her into his office and opened the live-stream of the Treasure Hunter. Brothers! Dont believe it! Are the experts back yet? Please explain it to the noobs! Why dont you believe me every time I say something? Of course, Luo Feng had successfully obtained the beehive. It seemed that all these bees had gone out to gather honey. Although some remained to guard the hive, there were not many of them. When they returned, they would definitely know that their hive had been stolen. Looking at the closeness of the hive and the location of the cliffit does seem to be fairy honey. How should we contact the streamer? Su Meiji and Xiao Fang watched the live broadcast excitedly. She relied on this honey to make a name for herself because the rich had been superstitious about this honey all these years She really wanted it. I dont think its possible! This streamer turns off his private messaging function when he streams! We can tip rockets for 5,000 yuan each. That way, the streamer will definitely see it and will reply to us! Xiao Fang knew this platform very well. Soon, she came up with a plan for Miss Su. What about this gift? How much is it? Su Meiji pointed to a gorgeous angel wing. Uh! Miss Su, thats the descent of an angel! Its 88,000 yuan! This is it. Give him this tip and shout out to him! Su Meiji said shockingly. Xiao Fang was dumbfounded. How magnanimous of President Su. [Kang Yun Healthcare Center: Streamer, Ive given you an angel! Look, its yours in exchange for your honey! Our Kang Yun Healthcare Center wants it for 1.2 million!] Not for sale, not for sale! The streamer said it before! Hes not selling it! It doesnt matter how much you tip! Luo Feng took a look. Kang Yun Healthcare Center was quite rich, giving him more than 80,000 yuan to attract his attention. But was 80,000 yuan a lot? For the current Luo Feng, it was definitely not much. F*ck! Streamer, dont be so arrogant. They gave you so much money, and you rejected them just like that? Whats wrong with rejecting Kang Yun Healthcare Center? Didnt the number one health center in the country, Mrs. Han, get rejected just now? Thats right, thats right. The streamer said that he would stay at home and drink it himself. He wont sell it! Hey, streamer, arent you single? The owner of Kang Yun Healthcare Center is an attractive woman! I think Ive heard of her. Shes quite famous in Jiangnan. Shes called the number one beauty in Jiangnan. In other words, shes Yafei from the Battle of the Dead, a young lady who started from scratch. When Luo Feng heard this, he said bluntly, Tsk, as if Ive never seen a woman before. Isnt it good to have a hot chick at the club every day? Who cares about her? What kind of streamer is this?! And hot chicks? Su Meiji never expected that after tipping him 88,000 yuan, she wouldnt even have the chance to say a word. After all, she was the chairman of Kang Yun Healthcare Center and was worth three billion. How could he be so arrogant? Cough, cough, cough. Miss Su, this streamer likes to joke. Perhaps hes just joking with some hot chick! The key is that five catties of honey is enough for half a year! Xiao Fang also knew that a cup of tea didnt cost much because it was just a smidge of honey, but it could be sold for 3,000 yuan. It was definitely effective. Continuing to drink it every day was very beneficial to the body. One million yuan for five catties of honey could be sold for a total value of 30 million yuan. Along with other health programs and the sale of beverages and food, it could bring in more than a hundred million yuan. This was a healthcare center. The profits were terrifyingly high, but it wasnt like they were scamming people ruthlessly This was because the rich did not lack money. Even if they knew, they would not care. Alright, Xiao Fang, you can shout out in the live-stream yourself. Dont tip him anymore. Try to contact him again and discuss it properly! If we cant get such a thing and let other healthcare centers get it, more rich people will definitely run away! The popularity of fairy honey among the rich in the past few years has been simply terrifying! Su Meiji said in a regretful tone. She relied on this honey to make a name for herself. Would this honey also be the reason she closed down? Back then, when she started her career, it was this thing that was hyped up to 350,000 yuan per kilogram. She had completely caught up with the trend and was only lucky to be where he was today. After the price stabilized, it had become hot again in the past few years. She had been in charge of the Kangyun Healthcare Center for eight years and now had a market value of five billion at twenty-eight years old. If she did not make any breakthroughs, her dream of building the company into an organization with a market value of 10 billion yuan before she turned 30 would be ruined. What? Old Luo, the honey you picked is worth a million yuan? Luo Feng wrapped the beehive in his clothes and came up. That thing was worth a million. An Peng was dumbfounded. Dont doubt it. Some healthcare centers have already raised the bid to 1.5 million! But I wont sell it either! This thing is really rare! Eating it every day cant cure all illnesses, but for women, many gynecological illnesses can be effectively treated! How could Luo Feng sell such a good thing for a few bucks? Those people in the healthcare center were dreaming. No matter how much money they offered, he would not sell it. Old Luo, I really admire you. Is this luck? Or are you really that capable? Chapter 32 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation An Peng looked at Luo Feng helplessly. He could not see through the person in front of him at all. Hahaha, half and half. Treasure hunting requires luck and strength. The key is market research! Recently, I heard that some villagers saw fairy bees nearby! Thats why I came over to look for them! Luo Feng pursed his lips and smiled. Then, he looked at the bottom of the cliff. I still have to go down again. I saw another good treasure down there. It might be even more valuable than the honey just now! (o) Streamer, what did you say? Theres something more valuable than a million yuan of honey below? Are you sure its not nonsense? Could there be a larger hive? Hahaha! This is more than five kilograms. Isnt it big enough? Luo Feng ignored the doubts of the people in the live-stream. He continued to slide the rope down. The second time was definitely much smoother than the first time. About 40 meters down, he saw a golden plant root in the gap of a protruding cliff. Did it look human? [Ding! Congratulations, streamer! Its a cliff cypress that weighs 30 catties! Since its humanoid, its worth 7,880,000!] F*ck! What cliff cypress? Could it be worth 7.88 million? Is that all? Luo Feng also knew there was no way. Even if it was ebony or some rosewood, it had to be a humongous piece or weigh a few tons to be worth a million, right? Its actually a tree root? An Peng muttered as he watched the live broadcast on his phone from the top of the cliff. Big guy, this is good stuff! If Im not wrong, it should be a plant called the cliff cypress! Its a cypress tree that grows on the cliff! Luo Feng shouted excitedly. His voice echoed in the valley. He wondered if any big shots in the live-stream knew about such a wood. What kind of cypress is this? Isnt it just a human-shaped tree root? Thats right! Brother An, youre so lucky that you brought fortune to our streamer! Dont you have anything worth millions now? Its nothing. Even if I sell it to someone who likes to collect tree roots, such human-shaped tree roots will only cost a few thousand yuan! After searching for so long, you only found this tree root? Its not as powerful as the honey just now. This wont do. Streamer, there arent any items worth five million yuan now. It doesnt look good! What happened to bringing Brother An to get a Ferrari? Thats it? How dare you? Throw it away! Its only worth a few thousand yuan when we bring it back. It doesnt match the streamers identity at all! Thats right! Its too degrading! The audience in the live-stream immediately complained. It was not satisfying at all. True. In fact, this thing looked like a tree root and was completely worthless although it was really rare. Ten minutes later, An Peng saw Luo Feng climb up and asked curiously, Old Luo, did you bring that tree root up? Is this valuable? Of course, its valuable! This is cliff cypress wood! Oh right, I forgot to tell you. This is a Level 1 protected plant! With the system around, how could Luo Feng not know how much this thing cost? In any case, the systems appraisal was 7.88 million. There was no way it was fake. F*ck! What? A Level 1 protected plant? (#`O) The streamer is in big trouble! Awesome! You dare to dig up a Level 1 protected plant? The sewing machine needs the streamers long legs! What do you know? Even if its to protect plants, its still a necrotic root system! It belongs to whoever finds it! That was true In this world, digging a plant alive definitely wouldnt do. If it was necrotic Nature belonged to everyone. However, you have to prove that you dug it while it was dead. If you cant prove it, the officials will treat it as a living protected plant. However, it was obvious that there were tens of thousands of people in Luo Fengs live-stream, so he could testify for himself. Moreover, it was obvious that this wood had been dead for hundreds of years. How could it be dug out alive? Brothers, Ive checked the cliff cypress. It takes hundreds or even thousands of years to form precious wood! Luo Feng did not want to keep everyone in suspense, so he immediately began to explain, The cypress originated in the dinosaur era. Fossilization of the wood began in the middle of the Jurassic Period. During the heyday of the Cretaceous Period, there were many species. By the 3rd Period, the species of the genus disappeared in large numbers. There were only five intermittently distributed species in the world. Is it that awesome? So whats the price? It must be worth something, right? 50,000? 80,000? It should be 100,000 yuan, right? At most! In that case, is it not as valuable as the honey just now? When Luo Feng heard these peoples bids, he chuckled and said, Why is it only 58,000 yuan? What nonsense are you thinking? Its human-shaped cliff cypress wood! Its worth at least 7,880,000 yuan! F*ck! 7.88 million? In an instant, the fans in the live-stream exploded. F*ck! Streamer, youre hopeless! Even rosewood isnt that expensive, is it? In terms of price, rosewood is the most expensive wood. Nothing can beat that, right? Thats right. What can be more f*cking expensive than rosewood? A catty of rosewood is only a few hundred yuan! A ton is hundreds of thousands! Your wooden root is about 30 catties, right? Its worth 7.88 million yuan? You must be bragging! Seeing that no one believed him, Luo Feng wanted to say something. Suddenly, a fan named Rare Treasure Pavilion spoke in the live-stream. [Rare Treasure Pavilion: Our Rare Treasure Pavilion will pay eight million for this cliff cypress wood!] Chapter 33 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The fans in the live broadcast room were completely confused. Even if it was about protecting plants, it didnt have to be so expensive, right? [Rare Treasure Pavilion: what do you guys know! Every cubic meter of cliff cypress can be sold for about 800,000 yuan on the market, and a human-shaped cliff cypress like the one the streamer found is even more priceless! Moreover, in the world of art and entertainment, living cypresses were not real cypresses. Only those that had died naturally and were weathered for decades or even centuries could be considered a real cypress. Level 1 protection was already very rare, and it would have to have gone through hundreds of years of weather. How could such an item be worthless? What kind of wood could be more valuable than this? [Besides, the streamer found this on the cliff. Its obvious that it has been weathered for at least 500 years. Look at the smooth and weathered surface. Its amazing! ] Hahaha, brother, Im not planning to sell this! Im going to Shanghai to get a large flat soon. When the time comes, Ill decorate my house! Luo Feng smiled slyly. If he didnt sell it himself, he could increase the price. Secondly, if no one wanted it at a high price, he would definitely keep it as a decoration since it would be quite beautiful at home. More importantly, this thing could feed people. Old Luo, is this really worth 7.88 million? An Peng said in disbelief when he saw Luo Feng bring the item up. If he didnt know that the Rare Treasure Pavilion was a big store on Antique Street in Jiangnan, he would have thought that Luo Feng had hired someone to do this. Dont underestimate the value of this thing. Just a small piece of it can be a miracle medicine for treating cough, asthma, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, and other diseases! And if you put it at home, the smell can cure these diseases! Dont you think it can fetch a high price? Alright, lets not talk about it for now. Lets carry this thing down the mountain and put it in the car. Well come back to look for treasure after we eat something! Luo Feng looked at the cypress and said, Sigh, I made 10 million in a single morning. How boring. Ill be back in the afternoon. (sF)sߩ F*ck you! I cant stand it anymore! Ill just flip the table! [ (,) can the host speak in human language? ] [?`?]! 10 million in an entire morning? I might as well rob a bank! I dont think robbing a bank will be that fast, right? Does anyone else agree? After the chaos in the live broadcast room, Luo Feng didnt care too much. If the next scan was underground, he would test the power of the earth-digging artifact. After the two of them went down the mountain and returned home, An Peng took the initiative to mention, By the way, Old Luo, you can come alone in the afternoon. I have something to do in the city! He wasnt saying that he had something to do, but who didnt want to make a fortune? However, everyone said that he was unlucky and had led Luo Feng astray, so it was better for him not to follow him. Sigh, whatever. If you want to come, just call me. Luo Feng didnt force him. An Peng was a good guy. In order to not let him be unlucky, he actually took the initiative to give up the opportunity to make a fortune. It was really good to have such a friend who could think about others wholeheartedly. Of course, before An Peng left, Luo Feng gave him 100,000 yuan as a reward for his hard work. After all, there were only two precious markers this time, and there was really no way of separating them. About an hour later, Luo Feng bade farewell to An Peng. He returned home with a large tree root and honey. When his parents and the villagers saw these two items, they were all shocked. Chapter 34 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Son, did you go looking for treasure today? Did you find these? Honey and an old tree root? Luo Fugao was a little confused. The previous few discoveries were either antiques or medicinal herbs. Why did he bring all this today? Speaking of bees, they could, at most, be sold for a few hundred yuan. Tree roots? If this thing made out a shape, it would be worth thousands. Those without a shape would basically be chopped up by the villagers as firewood. Dad, this honey of mine is good stuff. A single spoonful costs thousands! Dont underestimate it! Also, this tree root is also rare. It has matured and weathered over the years. It wont look like this without having gone through nearly 2,000 years! Its worth millions! Luo Feng did not know whether to laugh or cry. Why was his father like the fans in the live-stream? He kept saying that it was worth hundreds of yuan. However, after thinking about it carefully, it made sense. If he did not have the systems guidance, he would not have understood these things. It was really too much for anyone to grasp. This is worth millions? Its not rosewood, right? Luo Fugao was dumbfounded. Was his son stupid? Or did he hear wrongly? However, before Luo Feng could explain further, they saw the young men from the village rushing over on motorcycles, vans, and bicycles. Im rich! Mom, Im rich! Dad, I found 100,000 gold seeds! Second Aunt, let me tell you, we have the money to renovate the house! A piece of natural platinum is worth seventy to eighty thousand yuan! My most awesome one is called olive gold. Its worth more than 300,000 yuan. I think Ill take out 200,000 yuan and marry Chun Tao from the neighboring village. Her father will definitely agree to let me have her hand in marriage. Good God. A group of young men had just returned. Their hands were filled with shopping bags. They were some who even bought a television and a washing machine and placed them in their vehicles to bring home. Whats going on? Where did you find these? It looks like Ive really made a fortune after going out for a while. My son made hundreds of thousands? My son made 300,000? Why didnt my son find anything? At this moment, the villagers surrounding Luo Feng immediately ran up and chattered non-stop. Those young men seemed to have won a war and were very proud. Where did you dig it from? Mom, dont ask anymore. Brother Feng said that he cant tell anyone, including his family! Thats right. Im afraid that you women wont be able to control your mouths and spread rumors! The mens families asked them about the location of the treasure. These young men had clearly adhered to the rules set by Luo Feng and would not say a word. They knew that if they made Luo Feng unhappy, they would lose such an opportunity in the future. Lets go to Brother Fengs house! I havent thanked Brother Feng properly yet! He also introduced Qin Shoucai to us! Otherwise, we wouldnt have sold them at such an expensive price! Brother Feng, Brother Feng, were back! Brother Feng, youre a true god. Youve gone through that place once, and theres still good stuff coming out of it. At this moment, a large group of young people ran toward Luo Feng. Regardless of whether they were old or a few years older than him, they all called him Brother Feng. This was how society worked. If you were capable, no matter how old you were, you would be the big brother. However, Luo Feng did not expect them to be so enthusiastic about digging for treasure. He thought that it would take more than three days to turn that place upside down and dig up 80 to 90% of the treasures. He didnt expect it to be completed in one morning. Luo Feng thought of a joke. It might be very tiring to carry 200 yuan of cement, but with 200 pounds of cash on your back, you could f*cking outrun Usain Bolt. Its nothing. Everyone, theres no need to be so polite. Ill get better ones in the future. As long as youre willing to work hard, you can be like me and meet chicks at the club every day. Then, you can get a new Ferrari and a new Lamborghini every month! Seeing that everyone was happy, Luo Feng was also very pleased. He could be considered to have be behind the cohesiveness of this village. I believe that soon everyone will be a billionaire. When Mrs. Luo heard this, she rolled her eyes at her son and said angrily, Kid, what nonsense are you talking about? What chicks? Haha, Second Aunt, Brother Feng is just joking. Based on his current requirements, I dont think he wants a rich young lady. Unless she has both talent and beauty, our Brother Feng wont even look at her, right? As Luo Yun spoke, he raised his eyebrows at Luo Feng. However, in fact, these words really struck Luo Fengs heart. My net worth is almost a hundred million yuan. What girl can I find? She doesnt have to be a rich girl, but she should be decent. Once a person was handsome and rich, it was too easy to find a woman. Kid, dont insult me. I didnt say that I had to marry a rich girl. Although he was narcissistic, he still had to be humble. Luo Feng kicked his cousins butt. Good God, his reaction was really fast, so he missed. Eh, someone sent me a doorknocker. Luo Fengs streamer level had increased. Therefore, he could set up a golden door knocker. It cost 10,000 yuan for one private message, and there were actually seven to eight of them. These guys were really rich. In order to send him a private message, they actually had to spend 10,000 yuan as a gift. [Rare Treasure Pavilion: Little brother, how about nine million for the cypress wood?] [Natural Home: I heard that you have a cypress tree that has been weathered for at least 500 years. Name your price.] Chapter 35 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation [Mrs. Hans Healthy Restaurant: Little brother, do me a favor. How about you sell me the five catties of honey? In the future, youll be able to drink tea for free at our chains all over the country.] [Kang Yun Healthcare Center: Hello Sir, Im the person in charge of Kang Yun Healthcare Center, Su Meiji. I hope you can see this message and contact me. We are very interested in your honey. Contact number: 188xxxx..] Theyre all here to buy my stuff? When Luo Feng saw this, he laughed helplessly. He quickly started to reply to them one by one. Luo Feng replied to the Rare Treasure Pavilion, 9 million is not bad, but Im not very satisfied. Luo Feng replied to the Natural Home antique shop, This thing only looks like this in 2000. Saying that its 20 million is a little too much. Ill give you a 50% discount. If you want to offer 10 million, you can reply to me. Luo Feng replied to Mrs. Hans Healthy Restaurant, Maam, Im really keeping this at home to eat. Its not easy to get such a rare thing. Luo Feng replied to Su Meiji, Miss Su, Im sorry. I want to keep them. After replying to the messages, Luo Feng didnt need to think about it. These peoples faces would probably all turn black. Perhaps only the boss of Natural Residence was overjoyed. At the very least, Luo Feng had offered 10 million. Luo Feng had thought of the pros and cons of selling the items at a high price versus keeping them at a low price from the start. Its not for sale? Su Meiji was sitting in her office and had been waiting for more than an hour. However, this was the answer she got. Although the items belonged to others and it was their freedom to buy and sell them, the other partys unyielding attitude inevitably made her blush, and she pouted in anger. Of course, Luo Feng had no idea that he had angered the most beautiful woman in Jiangnan. If those rich second-generation heirs in Jiangnan knew about this, they would probably come to him with a 40-meter-long saber. Miss Su, why dont we look for this streamer? After all, if we continue to lack the honey, the business of dozens of shops under us will continue to decline! Gu Xiaofang said with a headache as she thought of the decline in the loss of customers every month. Seeing this, Su Meiji nodded and said, Okay, help me find a reasonable time. Also, we dont know the other partys address yet. Well talk about it after we get there. Yeah, we dont even know their address. Gu Xiaofang was also a little speechless. She pouted and was slightly dissatisfied. Although Miss Su was not the richest woman in Jiangnan, she was the most powerful woman because of her beauty and money. This was the first time she had been treated so coldly. Did this streamer not know that she was a beauty? If he did, he would have sent the honey over long ago, right? . A few days passed. Luo Feng didnt even start streaming. Instead, he went to the city to look at houses. Of course, he wouldnt have known if he hadnt seen it, but he was shocked when he saw it. If he wanted to buy a villa he liked, the 50 million yuan in his hand was really not much. Luo Feng was also speechless. How did those rich people earn money? Even he couldnt defeat them. As long as the villa was 1,000 square meters large, no matter how good the location was, it would cost more than 80 million yuan in Jiangnan. You want to buy this? Im sorry, but you can only take a loan. But was taking out a loan something Luo Feng would do? Im going to look for treasure. Three days later, he would definitely ask for an 80 million yuan villa. Were almost done scanning this area! If we want to continue looking, we have to go to Lin County. After breakfast, Luo Feng turned on the radar monitor in his sea of consciousness. A large area around his house was marked with red circles. The red circles represented the places that had been scanned. Why dont we sweep Mount Chaoyang, the Damang Village at the foot of the mountain, and the pond at the entrance of their village? He thought for a moment. Luo Feng suddenly became interested. Who knew if there would be some precious fake goods? It had been a long time since he had eaten fish. Luo Feng, on the other hand, became greedy. After all, there was no point in having treasures every day. He had to change the taste of the people in the live-stream. To hell with earning money. I want to eat fish today. After driving quickly to Daliang Village, Luo Feng could still see that the residents of Daliang village were all rowing boats in and out of the village. After all, the entire village was isolated in the middle of the large pond. The traffic was unusual. [Treasure Prompter System: Level 5] [Shock value: 75,555/100,000] [Reputation Value: 590,000 (Level 5 Scan requires 50,000 reputation points per scan)] [Scanning range: 3,000 meters! 5 meters deep!] [Red Dot Treasure: 10 million C 100 million] Hmm, not bad. The shock value is almost 80,000. The system is going to be upgraded again! Therere also a lot of reputation points. I can completely scan and play! If not for my reputation points, I wouldnt have thought of finding expensive fake goods and eating fish! Luo Feng smiled and immediately ordered the system, Scan the big pond in front of the village! [Ding! Beginning scan] [Scan complete] The scan would take a few minutes. In fact, Luo Feng had also thought about it. There shouldnt be many precious goods in the pond in the village. After all, it was not a big river. However, after the scan Luo Feng was completely dumbfounded. Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit! Good God. Luo Feng cursed three times. He was numb. To be honest, he was a little cryptophobic. This was because the huge pond was actually filled with all sorts of densely packed dots. F*ck. What the hell was this? Did this mean that there were hundreds of treasures hidden under the pond? Luo Feng almost died on the spot. There was too much punctuation. It was like sitting on a mountain of gold! Could it be a bunch of expensive fish? But what fish? Can it be worth tens of millions? After all, there are a lot of red dots! Luo Feng thought for a moment. It was definitely not a fish. Of course, Luo Feng had already modified the prices represented by the dots in various colors. The red dots were still the most expensive. It was also a treasure that the system could scan to the highest price. Below that was the orange dot. Yellow dots. Green dots. They were basically arranged in the order of red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple. This way, it would be easier to identify. After all, the radar was his. He could set it however he was used to it. [Red Dot 1: Value above 10 million, below 100 million!] [Red Dot 2: Value above 10 million, below 100 million!] [Red Dot 3: Value above 10 million, below 100 million!] [Red Dot 4: Value above 10 million, below 100 million!] [Red Dot 6: Value above 10 million, below 100 million!] [Red Dot 7: Value above 10 million, below 100 million!] [Orange Point 1: Value above 1 million, below 10 million!] [Orange Point 2: Value above 1 million, below 10 million!] [Orange Point 3: Value above 1 million, below 10 million!] [Orange Point 4: Value above 1 million, below 10 million!] [] [Orange Point 9: Value above 1 million, below 10 million!] [Yellow Points 1-12: Value above 100,000, below 1 million.] [Green Point 1 C 24: Value above 10,000, below 100,010] [688 green dots: Value above 1000, 10,000 each.] Thats right, there were six or seven red dots with more than ten million red dots. Not to mention, there were also 6 orange points above the million level. As for the green dots, Luo Feng could not be bothered to look at such worthless things. There was no point in having 1,000 of them. When the time came, he would let Luo Yun bring the villagers to pick up these trinkets. There were almost a thousand points in total. This was the real treasure, a completely huge treasure trove. Chapter 36 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Brothers, there doesnt seem to be anything else to find today. Tomorrow, Ill give everyone another confirmation. Thats all for today! Oh right, I forgot to tell everyone that a young girl asked me out. Shes very beautiful, just so you know! Before Luo Feng went offline, he even released this juicy bit of news to everyone. In an instant, the live-stream exploded. F*ck! Streamer, what the hell is going on? You didnt find anything today, so youre going offline? Are you going to have a huge one tomorrow? Are you going offline in a hurry to prepare? Streamer, take care of yourself. Were still waiting for you to search for treasures. How are you going to walk on the mountain road if your legs go limp tomorrow? Ive told you hundreds of times that I think the streamer is still a virgin. Do you believe me? F*ck! This information is a little explosive! Is it true? I think the streamer took a look at the pond below and went offline today. Is tomorrows content related to this pond? Are you stupid? What treasures are there in the pond? Thats right. Can fish be treasures too? The fish in the ocean is more like it. There are no valuable fish on land! Besides, this is a fish pond. About half an hour later, Luo Feng returned home in the Hummer. Naturally, he began to ask about the big pond at the entrance of the village. Dad, let me ask you something! Is the big pond in the neighboring village owned by the public or contracted by someone? Luo Feng knew very well that wild mountains and grassland were ownerless places. If they encountered any treasure, it would naturally belong to whoever found it. It was naturally different for a pond that was contracted by someone. Even if there were any good stuff, it would belong to him. Son, whats wrong with you? Do you want to take advantage of that pond? If you want to eat fish, cant we just buy it? You cant touch that pond! As soon as he heard his son mention the pond in Dashang Village, Luo Fugaos expression immediately lit up as if he had recalled something. Ah, well, I just want to eat a few fish. Im just asking you, can we directly draw water? Luo Feng thought about the treasures. He didnt want to pump the water out by himself as it was very difficult. Even the countrys technology was not developed for underwater work, let alone private work. For example, a sunken ship was discovered many years ago. It had been salvaged for more than 20 years, but it had yet to be completed. Pfft. When Luo Fugao heard that Luo Feng was going to drain the pond, he spat out his rice. Son, are you crazy? Dont say that the pond is too big. Its very troublesome to drain it! If you want to drain that pond dry, isnt Huang Tianba going to fight you to the death? Luo Fugao shook his head helplessly. His son could really do whatever he wanted. Huh? Huang Tianba, is this the pond that the kid contracted? Luo Feng recalled this person and had some impression of him. It was said that he was the leader of Shuitang Village who was protected by the relatives of a rich man in the city. He was very smug. The contracting of the huge pond cost three million yuan a year. It was said that the familys assets had long exceeded 20 million yuan. However, Luo Feng was not afraid of money. The trouble was that it was their village. If they didnt agree, there was nothing he could do, right? However, after thinking about it, Luo Feng had nothing to worry about. I have plenty of money. Ill throw money at you when the time comes. I will directly force you to transfer the contracting rights. That afternoon, Luo Feng did not stay idle. He went to the supermarket to buy a few Hanako and a few bottles of Maotai. He drove the Hummer to Shuitang Village. After all, he needed someone to do something for him, so there had to be an incentive. He had to be polite before resorting to force. If they couldnt talk nicely, hed mobilize his 50 million yuan army and smash the other party to death. Old Luo was not an easy person to deal with. The best thing he could do was throw money at people. In any case, with such a system in hand, all the treasures in the world would belong to me. How could I be inferior to you? Wasnt it just money? I, Old Luo, have plenty of money. An uncle rowing a boat glanced at Luo Fengs Maotai and Huazi and asked, Little brother, who are you going to Shuitang Village to give a big gift to? You have enough potions! The potion was enough. Usually, it meant that the gifts were very generous. To find Huang Tianba, of course! Luo Feng did not hide anything and said it directly. Of course, Luo Feng had no idea what Huang Tianbas name was. This was probably just a nickname. Why are you looking for him? When the boatman heard this name, the fear in his heart was definitely deeper than Luo Fugaos. Everyone knew that in the entire village, Huang Tianba was like a local tyrant. If he said that there was a giant panda in the water, you couldnt say that a giant panda is a land animal. Hehe, of course, its about the pond. I want to contract it. As soon as Luo Feng said this, the other party immediately waved his hand and reminded him, No, no. Little brother, give up. Huang Tianba has just brought in a lot of new species this year. I heard that there are thousands of big yellow chumps in the pond, and there are a lot of them that weigh more than ten catties. Hes still looking forward to a great harvest in a few years, so how could he possibly give it to you? It doesnt matter. With the money, perhaps the other party will agree? Luo Feng smiled confidently. His pockets were full, so naturally, he spoke arrogantly. Strength and tone were proportional. If ones strength was proportional to ones tone, then it was confidence. If it wasnt, then it was just a toad yawning loudly. Chapter 37 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation If you dont have 10 million yuan, its probably impossible! The boatman had no intention of looking down on Luo Feng. The Hummer was parked on the other side. He recognized him. It was said that production had already stopped. The cheapest was at least 700,000 to 800,000 yuan. Well see! Luo Feng did not say anything else. Seeing that they had reached the other side, he stood up. Soon, with the guidance of the boatman, Luo Feng found the address of Huang Tianbas house. Good lord, as soon as he arrived at the entrance, he was shocked. Although there were no luxury cars, the courtyard was luxurious enough. The entire courtyard was at least 2,000 square meters. All kinds of ceramic tiles were everywhere. Even bold colors were used. It was obvious that he was a nouveau riche with no aesthetic taste. Cousin, Cousin, someone is looking for you. He said that he wants to contract your fish pond! Duan Tiancheng was Huang Tianbas cousin. At the door, he saw Luo Feng, who had come to give her a gift. After asking around and finding out the other partys objective, he was finally able to understand. He hurriedly told his cousin about the matter. What? Contract my fish pond? Whats wrong with him? Ive only put in three million yuan worth of fish seedlings, and now you want me to take over? If I had come earlier, I would have given it to him! No, no, tell him to go back! Dont interrupt my game! I still want to play mafia with my beloved Lian Lian! Huang Tianba said nonchalantly and changed to a lying position to play games. He was unmarried in his early thirties. Naturally, it was not because he could not find a wife. He simply did not want to get married. Now that he had money, his mentality had changed. In the past, he naturally would have wanted a wife to warm his bed. Now? He wanted to play for a few more years. But this kid has some background. Cousin, are you sure you want to chase him away? Duan Tiancheng was not an ignorant old man in the village. Why didnt I see any news online recently? It was said that Luo Feng had made a fortune from collecting scraps. The yellow bezoar was sold for six million yuan. What followed was the matte gold and so on. Oh? He comes from some background? Ive seen all kinds of big shots in the surrounding villages. Could he be from the city? Huang Tianba said nonchalantly as he continued to operate the hero Li Bai with his hands. When he played with a girl, he usually did not want to be disturbed. Hes not from the city. Hes from Qingshan Village. His name is Luofeng, and he has recently made a fortune. As Duan Tiancheng spoke, he immediately continued to talk about Luo Fengs recent achievements. Its actually this kid? Ive heard of him. Huang Tianba was also interested. He heard that Luo Feng had struck it rich. He had long wanted to see how this kid found a treasure because he wanted to join in too. After all, treasure hunting was fun and exciting. How could he miss it? As Huang Tianba spoke, he stopped playing games and sent a gentle voice message. My dear daughter, I have a guest I want to meet. Ill play with you later and hang up first. What? Youre uploading a big segment? Ah, stop fooling around. Cant I just hire a substitute for you? No, no, no. I really have an important guest. Tomorrow, Ill give you a limited-edition set! Is that okay? Hurry, hurry, hurry! Invite him over! I have West Lake Longjing tea. Set it up for me! After comforting the netizens, Huang Tianba put down his phone. What a good daughter. Those who knew would understand. She was just an online lover. With 18,000 yuan worth of iPhones, Apple tablets, and cosmetics, she called him daddy immediately. When Duan Tiancheng heard this, he said unhappily, Cousin, Im your cousin. Can you stop being so bossy? Get lost, go and invite Luo Feng over! You talk too much! Huang Tianba couldnt care less. Im used to calling you daddy. Unless he faced his parents. Otherwise, when he was in front of his elders, he would not be able to control his mouth and would often suddenly say daddy. Somethings not right. Why did this kid suddenly come to book my fish pond? Isnt he looking for treasure? Is he going to change his profession to farming fish? Huang Tianba rubbed his chin and thought for a moment. He looked at his cousins back as he walked out, deep in thought. Luo Feng? Youre the treasure-hunting streamer, Luo Feng, right? Brother, sit, sit! Whats the point of bringing so many gifts? Huang Tianba came out of the bedroom and threw a familiar combination of punches. Luo Feng was completely stunned. Didnt they say that he was not easy to talk to? Why did he look like a bootlicker? Moreover, he made it seem like they knew each other. Brother Luo Feng? We just met for the first time, okay? Cough, cough, cough. Im sure you know why Im here, Brother Huang. Ill make it short. How much money can be transferred to me? Luo Feng did not care about his enthusiasm. He chuckled and threw out his question. Heres what I think! Brother, I cant bear to part with the profits in the pond either. Lets split them equally and then work together to farm fish? Of course, Huang Tianba had thought about it too. Luo Feng came to contract his own fish pond. In addition to that, he was looking for treasures again? Could there be a significant treasure under the pond? One had to know that contracting his pond would cost at least ten million yuan. What if he didnt have a treasure worth hundreds of millions? Did the other party have to do this? Therefore, the best way to cooperate with the other party was to split it equally. However, Huang Tianba did not expose the other party. He only said that they were cooperating to rear fish. This Feng Luo was also surprised. It seemed that this guy wasnt stupid. He probably guessed it after connecting it to his treasure hunting and the huge amount of money he spent to transfer the fish pond. Chapter 38 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Whats wrong, brother? I just want to earn some money from you! Are you giving me a chance to get rich together? Huang Tianbas eyes were smiling while his words were very explicit. Any smart person could hear it. Lets talk about cooperation next time. I want to do it alone this time. Brother, just name a price. Luo Feng continued to play dumb, not understanding what the other party was saying. There were so many ponds with red dots. Split it with you? What the hell are you thinking? You When Huang Tianba heard Luo Fengs words, he was a little unhappy. However, he still smiled and said, Brother, Ill be straightforward. If you find any big treasures under me, lets work together to develop them. You dont have to contract the fish pond. As long as the things are worth hundreds of millions, you can take 70% and I can take 30%! Huang Tianba calculated. If it was a hundred million, wouldnt he be earning thirty million? Brother, what are you thinking about? Im contracting the fish pond just to fish when I have nothing to do. Besides, Ive thought about it. This place is very suitable to set up a paid fishing venue. After all, there are many men in the city whose hobby is fishing. Obviously, Luo Feng used Taichi again. The other party did not fall for it. In any case, he was determined to work with Luo Feng. Luo Feng denied him the treasure. The other party would never believe it. It was already a dozen lines of dialogue. Alright, alright. Kid, youre not honest at all. You want to eat alone, right? Let me tell you, no way! Without my permission, you can forget about the treasures below! Huang Tianba had already spoken to the other party nicely today. However, the other party refused no matter what. It was obvious that there was a treasure. Why are you pretending to be a big bad wolf? Disgusting. He didnt know how to share at all. Hehe, thats fine. Since you know, I wont pretend anymore. Thats right, I found a treasure! But without me, Luo Feng, Im afraid you wont be able to find it even if you drain the pond! Perhaps, do you have the guts to drain the pond and dry it yourself? What if you cant find it? Hehe When Luo Feng saw this, he did not indulge the other party. He flicked his sleeves and turned to leave. But just at that time, Su Meijis assistant, Gu Xiaofang, rushed into her office. Miss Su, Ive found the hosts address! He actually went to your cousins house, and Luo Feng wants to contract Huang Maners fish pond! It looks like we cant reach an agreement! Huang Maners cousin, Duan Tiancheng, told me about this when we were chatting on WeChat! Huang Tianba was naturally a domineering title, and Huang Maner was definitely his other name. However, not many people in the village dared to mention it. Then, Luo Feng asked Huang Maner to contract the pond? Didnt they come to an agreement? What do you mean? Su Meiji was reading a document on her desk. The sudden incident made her a little dumbfounded. Gu Xiaofang did not stand on ceremony and commented, Its very simple. Huang Maner thinks that Luo Feng is searching for treasures everywhere, and must have found some treasures in his fish pond, so he wants to have a 50-50 chance of winning. Its not like you dont know Huang Maner. Hes greedy and lustful. Huang Tianba had visited his cousin Su Meiji several times, and he even kicked himself too many times. Nonsense! Tell him to agree to transfer the fish pond immediately. Otherwise, itll be impossible for him to get my help again. Ill ignore him from now on! Su Meiji was furious. Her huge chain healthcare center was waiting for other peoples precious honey. Why would her cousin make her unhappy now? Wasnt the powerful relative from Huang Tianbas city Su Meiji who had made a fortune in the last seven or eight years? Because she was beautiful and capable at work, Su Meijis connections were also very strong. Otherwise, Huang Tianba would be a pitiful person who couldnt even find a wife. Okay, okay, okay! Gu Xiaofang quickly agreed. She did not dare to delay the big matter and quickly went out to call Huang Tianba Chapter 39 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation However, a few minutes later Gu Xiaofang came back with a sullen face. Miss Su, your cousin doesnt agree. He said that there must be a big treasure inside and that we cant let Luo Feng take all the treasure. Gu Xiaofang also shrugged helplessly. Give me the phone, Ill talk! Huang Tianba might not be afraid of anything else, but he was definitely afraid of Su Meiji to the bone. After all, wasnt it because of her help that his family became rich? There was no one in the world to whom he was willing to submit to but his cousin who built up her career from nothing. Cousin, dont try to persuade me. If youre not familiar with Luo Feng, then dont get involved in this matter. Unless he and I have a 50-50 or 70-30 split, Im not greedy. Otherwise, dont even think about getting the treasure by himself! However, just as Huang Tianba said this Su Meiji immediately shouted, Huang Maner! I dont want to say it a second time. If you offend this person, you can just wait to die! She was finished speaking, so she directly hung up the phone. She knew that Huang Maner would listen to her. F*ck! Whats going on? Dont offend Luo Feng, okay? Could it be some important figure? Huang Tianba was dumbfounded. Wasnt he just lucky enough to find some treasures? Why did his cousin seem to be afraid of him? Sh*t. How annoying. The treasure was from his own fish pond. Why did he have to sell it to his pond for others to fish? However, when he thought of her cousins temper, she could do it. He shuddered. Huang Batian could only walk out of the bedroom in an extremely sullen manner. Duan Tiancheng, come here. Go and get Luo Feng back. Tell him that Ill transfer the fish pond to him. What bad luck. This person seemed to have a special relationship with his cousin. Could he be her cousins boyfriend? But it didnt sound like it. There was no other reason. With Su Meijis help, Luo Feng successfully won the fish pond. It also cost him a lot less. Just 7 million yuan was enough to close the deal. Of course, Huang Tianba did not dare to accept Luo Fengs gift of cigarettes and wine. Instead, he gave a few soft nuts and a big yellow silver carp from the pond for Luo Feng. . Son, where did you get this big yellow carp? Dont tell me you went to steal Huang Tianbas fish? Oh no, that kid is not to be trifled with. Which intestine of yours wants to eat fish so much? Luo Fugao saw his son returning from Shuitang village with such a big fish. He guessed that his son must have stolen it. After all, it was impossible to contract the fish pond in such a short time. And would Huang Tianba give Luo Feng a big yellow carp? That was even more impossible. Dad, what are you talking about? Huang Tianba gave this to me. How can you call it stealing? As Luo Feng spoke, he handed the big yellow carp to his mother, Xu Zhenzhu, who was standing on the side in surprise. Soon after that, he took out a document from his bag instead. Dad, Mom, its done! The fish pond is already mine with a price of 7 million! When Luo Feng placed the agreement on the table. Luo Fugao and Xu Zhenzhu were both dumbfounded. Son, what happened? Did Huang Tianba give you the fish pond? And its only seven million? Who doesnt know?! This year, he invested five million in big and small fish, and the rent is still two million a year. Wont he have worked for nothing if he wants to give you seven million? Luo Fugao couldnt understand. To put it simply, he was planting a piece of land. Then, he would wait for his harvest. But he sold a land like this at the original price? What about the labor force that dug the ground? The labor force that sowed the seeds? Were they all free? Huang Tianba was no fool. Im not sure either. He suddenly became polite to me. I think it was some big shot I know who greeted me! Luo Feng also thought about it for a long time on the way back. That was the only possibility. Perhaps it was Zheng Bailin? It shouldnt be. Why would such a big boss care about such trivial matters? Anyway, the fish pond is contracted! Dad, Im going to slaughter a chicken. You make some food. I have to rest after eating! After a busy day, Luo Feng was already hungry. Huang Batians big yellow carp was in the pot. A big rooster went into the oven for roasting. Then, they enjoyed a good meal. At 10 oclock the next day, Luo Feng started broadcasting on time. Good morning, everyone. The hot chick was really something yesterday! I only rushed to start streaming after I removed her small hands from my neck this morning. Im indeed a little late! And let me tell everyone, its not easy to drive a Ferrari. Im always going and stopping! There are too many young ladies asking for directions! A hot chick and a Ferrari. It seemed to have become the opening and ending speech of Luo Fengs live broadcast every day. How fancy. And today, Luo Feng was driving a Hummer, so he naturally arrived at the big pond in Shuitang village. The camera turned to pan, and the magnificence of the large pond appeared in everyones eyes. They could also hear the hum of the water pump. Im speechless. That small hand around my neck? Are you telling some kind of erotic novel? Streamer, its been a day! Youre finally streaming? Can we not mention the chick? Were all single dudes, and our bodies cant take it when we hear it! No, streamer, why are you here at this big pond again? Are we really going to switch to fishing? And whats the meaning of the water pump? Hahaha, the streamer cant afford to play? Arent you fishing? Now youre directly drawing the water? Chapter 40 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation What happened to fishing? Why did you draw water? Seeing that the people in the live-stream did not understand, Luo Feng smiled and said, Its very simple. Under the streamers powerful money attack, I booked the seven-million-yuan pond. Now, of course, after the market investigation, there are treasures below. I have to drain them. As soon as Luo Feng said this, the live-stream exploded. What the f*ck? Streamer, are you crazy? You want to drain a huge pond in order to find treasures? What kind of stupid streamer is this? Is it worth it? Even if you find tens of millions of treasures, its not worth it! Thats right. What if there are no treasures? Wouldnt it be a waste of effort? Its a huge project to drain this pond! Lets not talk about anything else. After all, its a contract fee of seven million. Can we respect seven million? I can only say that youre really irritable on the live broadcast. Im really convinced by this treasure hunter! Tomorrow, if you find out that theres a treasure in Donghai, wont you f*cking drain the Pacific Ocean? Hahaha! Awesome! This is the first time Ive seen such a ruthless streamer! It could be said that when the topic of today came out, Luo Feng gained more than 80,000 fans in a day. In order to find treasures, he directly drained a pond that was tens of thousands of square meters. This would definitely be popular. Everyone, stop talking. Let me calculate. There is a lot of fish in this pond. Even if we drain all of them and sell them, they should be sold for at least five million, right? Then, if we can find a treasure that costs a few million yuan, it will be considered a profit! However, the hosts market research has also been wrong some time ago. If theres no one this time, it would be a loss of a few million. However, a few million is only a matter of finding a few fewer young girls every day! In that case, can I deem it as spending money to watch the show? Perhaps. I can only say that the streamer is rich and willful! If thats the case, I, Wang Long, will be the first to agree! Well done. I love watching things like pumping water! Luo Feng was a little speechless when he heard everyones words. In fact, his thoughts were very simple. He didnt want any fish. He wanted the densely packed punctuation at the bottom. I bought a seven-million-yuan fish pond just to pump water and hunt for treasures! This streamer is good. If theres anything, he can really pay! Hurry up and drain the water today! I think there are seven or eight pumps working again, right? When Luo Feng saw this, he immediately puckered his lips and said, What are you thinking about? How can you suck it dry today? Itll take at least five to six days, right? You guys are really creative! This wont do. Five to six days is too long! Thats right. Its not easy to broadcast. We cant let Old Luo have another chance to rest! Dont tell me youve stopped searching for treasures for the past five to six days? Are you waiting to pump water? I have to think of a way to speed up the pumping process! Luo Feng had actually thought about this question before. Should he get more pumps? But no matter how many there were, it would take at least a day or two, right? Just as Luo Feng was thinking of a way to speed up the pumping Obviously, he had spent seven million yuan on the fish pond just to pump water and search for treasures. It directly rushed to the top of Weibos trending topics. What the hell? Spending seven million yuan on a fish pond just to find treasure? What kind of treasure is this? Why is it so big? Hes trying to gain popularity. These streamers can think of anything to become famous. Hehe, he has the wallet to come down to the fish pond. Do you have the ability? Do you only know how to scold? Regardless of whether we can find it or not, lets go take a look first! Lets go and take a look at this streamers live-stream. Is it true? On Luo Fengs side, it was already afternoon. Due to the addition of the eight high-power pumps, the water level in the current fish pond had clearly decreased. But it was only a tenth of the entire pond. Of course, after a wave of trending topics on Weibo, Luo Fengs actual followers increased by another 100,000. He was worried that his reputation points would not be enough after the system upgrade. It seemed that he did not have to worry about this problem at all though. Three days passed in the blink of an eye. Over the past few days, Luo Feng had spent seven million yuan on finding treasures. He had not reduced his popularity online because everyone wanted to see what this streamer could find after draining the water. Would it be more than seven million yuan? Actually, there were all kinds of people who pumped water. Perhaps eight million was too much. On this afternoon, after Luo Feng finished his lunch at home, he drove the Hummer to Shuitang Village. The water level was already bottoming out, but not completely. Itll be done soon. Itll probably be finished by today! This fish pond is really deep! I thought it was only a few meters deep! Nonsense, this isnt artificially dug up. Its naturally formed! Do you want to excavate it manually? Then, what about Daliang Village? Can you dig it up and surround our own village? I heard from Grandpas grandfather that many years ago, this place was a protruding mountain. I dont know who attracted the water and turned it into a fish pond! They even surrounded a village of tens of thousands of square meters! He saw that the bottom of the pond was dozens of meters deep. Even many elders in the village were surprised. This was because they had always had the impression that the pond was only seven to eight meters long. Not bad, Old Lu! Eight extra pumps are extraordinary! Chapter 41 - 41 Treasure! Treasure! Have You Found The Ancient Building? (3) 41 Treasure! Treasure! Have You Found The Ancient Building? (3) Are we finally going to start searching for treasures? One more question, what about the fishes? I think we should just lure them into the river and set them free. Dont affect our streamers search for treasure! Are you for real, bro? These fishes are worth five million yuan, are you sure you want to release them into the river? Upon hearing this, Luo Fengs eyes lit up. With his lips pursed, he stated, Hmm, this young man has quite the attention to detail! Luo Fengs original plan for the day was to deal with the fishes to begin, and his search for treasures would only begin on the next day. Never had he expected his viewer to be such a genius! It was simply at the level of a crouching dragon and a young phoenix. It was a brilliant plan. No way? Are you really going to abandon the fishes, host? How vicious! What a waste! Why dont you let the villagers of Shuitang Villagele to collect them first? That way, you wouldnt have as many fishes to deal with when you release them into the river. Luo Feng looked at the last comment and felt that it made sense. He immediately informed the villagers of Shuitang Village. While these fishes had technically belong to himself, he saw no reason not to give them away. Plus, he could also call in the villagers from his hometown. However, he would only allow them to pick up the big ones, the small fishes were meant for the river. Of course, if that was the case, Luo Fengs treasure digging location would definitely be exposed. With the internet so developed, it would easy for the netizens to find out. But what of it? Now that this pond was Luo Fengs, anyone who dared to snatch the treasure would be considered a thief. A few hours had come and gone. Fishes that weighed tens of thousands of catties and were worth 100 yuan per catty were all moved away by the surrounding villagers, and the small fish were released into the nearby river. At the bottom of the river. There was nothing but wet mud. Time to dig, time to dig. At around three Oclock in the afternoon, without any heed for the mud, Luo Feng went down a set of artificial stairs to reach the bottom of the pond. He even brought along the mystical Swallowtail Hoe. His desires that had been simmering for the past number of days could finally be fulfilled at long last. Spurt spurt spurt. The Swallowtail Hoe dug down again and again. It really sounded like a certain act. Many young people were a little shy when they heard this sound and they secretly went to their favorite sites to relieve themselves. Luo Feng did not put on any airs this time around. He immediately started digging at the marking. Three to five days had already passed, but nothing of note had happened. Should the treasure still not appear, Luo Fengs fans would no doubt be up in arms. It had only taken mere moments for Luo Fengs pants and clothes to be all covered in mud. Suddenly, a crisp sound could be heard. The item that the Swallowtail Hoe had struck did not felt like any rock or mineral. This was because he felt no impact from striking it. Holy cr*p! Have I found something? I feel like its made of wood? Luo Feng knew not of what treasure it was. But from what he felt, it should be made of wood. The item was not buried too deep, at only about 20 centimeters under, it was rather easily retrievable. Host, have you found something? You have the goods already? F*ck me! From the sound of it, it seems like you dug up some type of corpse? ???? F*ck! A corpse? That item was obscured by the mud, and was hard to make out. The only choice left to Luo Feng was to continue digging out the mud surrounding the item with the Swallowtail Hoe. Upon successfully dislodging it, he poured water on it and wiped it a few times. The items true appearance had more or less been revealed to his audience. [ Ding! Congratulations, host! You have successfully dug out a small purple sandalwood rafter! It is eight meters long and weighs 1.5 tons! It is worth 880 thousand yuan! ] [ Rafter: A type of wood used in construction. They are fixed to the beams of the house and used to support the roof tiles.] Damn! Its worth 880 thousand yuan? But I dont think thats what I should be focusing on, right? Based on what the system says, this should be part of a building. Luo Feng was excited. He immediately grabbed more water and washed the surface of the wood again. He then used the Swallowtail Hoe to scrape off a layer of dirt on the surface. The color of the sandalwood was finally revealed to Feng Luo. The color of the wood was dark purple, and under the illumination of the sunlight, it looked mysterious and noble. Brothers, weve found something today! But Its only a ton of wood! Luo Fengs voice rang out as he addressed his audience. The audience was excited, but also worried. They felt pity for the young lady that would need to deal with him today. Dammit, the host is using his blaring voice again! Dont dawdle around, just say how many Ferraris is your treasure worth?! ??? Multiple Ferraris? Is that even possible!? Agreed! One? Two? Or perhaps youll immediately put a down payment for a flat in Shanghai? Its just a block of wood, how can it be worth a Ferrari? A block of wood? Could it be some cypress-quality wood? Host, stop keeping us in suspense? Just tell us what its worth! After teasing everyones appetite for a while, Luo Feng finally answered in a leisure and unhurried pace, Look at its color, you should know its purple sandalwood! Its not as valuable as the cliff cypress from the other day, but so be it! ??? ?????? Purple sandalwood? Its actually purple sandalwood? The stream immediately became lively. Thats impossible. How could a perfectly fine purple sandalwood be thrown into the pond? That thing must have been very precious in ancient times, right? Thats right, if you had dug up some yin heavy wood from the bottom of the river, I would not have doubted you! But sandalwood? Purple sandalwood!? Theyre supposed to be highly precious! If its really purple sandalwood, the host has struck it rich! Brother from above, you call this striking it rich? Didnt you hear what the brother before you said? The hosts wealth is now measured in Ferrari units! Speaking of which, how big is this purple sandalwood? Host, hurry up and dig out the whole thing. Upon reading this comment, Luo Feng immediately got back to work. Dont worry, everyone! This piece of wood is lodged horizontally, it wont take long to dig it all out! Chapter 42 - 42 Treasure! Treasure! Have You Found The Ancient Building? (4) 42 Treasure! Treasure! Have You Found The Ancient Building? (4) In truth, Luo Feng already knew how heavy the rafter was, but he could not very well reveal it, could he? It would be too inexplicable, after all. It was better to feign ignorance. This is quite a tedious amount of work! It feels like an 8-meter long piece of wood! Luo Feng felt rather uncomfortable. He disliked digging for large objects the most. 880,000 Yuan was not worth much, and yet, he still needed to provide such a large amount of labor? However, not long after mentally voicing his complaints, Luo Feng suddenly spotted a book. Could it be a prop? Since the book looked rather new. Plus, judging by how the audience did not react to it, that seemed to be the case. [ Ding! Congratulations, host! You have dug up the secret manual of the Chaotic Wind Digging Technique!] [ Divine tool, Swallowtail Hoe: Increases Endurance! ] [ Chaotic Wind Digging Technique! Increases Speed! ] [ With the two combined, the hosts digging speed will increase by leaps and bounds whilst boasting great endurance! ] My god! Chaotic Wind Digging Technique? Isnt this some kind of Wuxia ability? System, I suspect that youre a naming freak! Luo Feng smiled helplessly. All it did was increase his speed, and yet, the system gave it such a grandiose name? Spurt spurt spurt. Spurt spurt spurt. Spurt spurt spurt. Very quickly, Luo Feng resumed his work. To his surprise, the Chaotic Wind Digging Technique had indeed improved his speed quite significantly. In the eyes of the audience, Feng Luos Swallowtail Hoe could only be seen as an afterimage. F*ck! Did the host inject steroids off camera or something!? How could he be so fast? What great stamina! You should participate in a digging competition! Lets see how long the host will last. Ill bet a pack of spicy strips that hell be out of energy in five minutes! Hahaha! Agreed! Haste makes waste after all! He should go slower so that he can preserve his strength! I suspect youre describing something else. Theres no need to doubt it, hes describing something else! But the host seems to be fast, fierce, and has plenty of energy to spare? Yeah, didnt someone claim hell give out in five minutes? Hes still digging man! F*ck! What physical strength, I really dont know if the host is human! For about 20 minutes, Luo Feng did not even take a single break. The essence of the Chaotic Wind technique was in chaos, sowing disorder to the ground it dug, and so, he continued digging. Alright, done! Luo Feng threw the hoe away. At this moment, an eight-meter-long purple sandalwood rafter was completely dug out by Luo Feng. It was like a dead snake, lying quietly in the mud. Although it was still very dirty, it was pencil straight, making it obvious that it had been processed into a long rectangular pillar. And at certain fixed intervals, steels nails could be seen embedded deep in the wood. Luo Feng continued, If my guess is right, this seems to be a rafter meant for constructing a building! Rafter? More than eight meters? This used to belong to a rich family! Did the streamer dig up an old house that was submerged underwater? Holy cr*p! The host is rich! Just by the length of the rafter alone, one could easily imagine how rich the family that built the structure was. This was ignoring the fact that the rafter was made of purple sandalwood. Although it was not as expensive as the yellow rosewood, it was still considered to be top-notch wood back in ancient times. Not to mention, in such a remote mountain village, it would take a huge amount of manpower and resources to transport the purple sandalwood from a subtropical zone here. The family was either rich or noble in ancient times. Haha, could this piece of wood even cover the cost of purchasing and developing this piece of land? I recall that it was worth around 7 million yuan, right? How could that be possible, this is worth around a couple hundred thousand yuan at most! But dont forget, if this is an ancient item, it has worth as an antique too! Hmm, good point. This is hard to say, but if its from the Qin or Han Dynasties, its probably worth a few million yuan, but if its from the Ming and Qing dynasties, its probably worth around 800 thousand to 1 million! Luo Feng cared not about this minor victory. After all, the cost he had to cover was 7 million yuan, and so, he still had a long way to go. Just keep digging, just keep digging! Brothers, I feel like Im going to break my record today! Luo Feng could see shiny dots of various colors below him. There was no way he could stop. Moreover, with the combination of the Swallowtail Hoe and the Chaotic Wind Digging Technique, the 20 minutes of quick digging he had just gone through was just a warm-up. I wont be tired at all! Im going to dig for another three days and three nights! lll get drunk even if I only drink soda in my current mood. Oooooohhh I wont be tired at all! Im going to dig for another three days and three nights! (((((?(???)?)))))oh!~ oh~oh Luo Feng dug. He even started singing a parody of the song Three Days and Three Nights. He even changed the lyrics to fit his current situation. F*ck! What kind of physical strength does this streamer have? He can still dig? Brother Luo, dont be so agitated. Rest for a while and drink some water! Im really worried that the host will suddenly die! Haha, thatll hit the news for sure! Spurt spurt spurt. Spurt spurt spurt. In the span of 60 seconds, Luo Feng had brought down his hoe more than 30 times. Bang! Feng Luo felt the hoe hitting something. The tip of the hoe gave some feedback to his palm, but it was very light. Even so, he could tell that he had probably dug up something. Ive found something again! As Luo Feng spoke, he suddenly squatted down and stretched his arm into the small gap dug out by the hoe After a short while, he pulled the item out of the mud as if he was catching an eel. Immediately after. An object covered in mud and gravel was placed in Luo Fengs palm. [ Ding! Congratulations, host! You have dug up a pile of broken silver! It weighs 25 grams and is worth 1800 yuan! Year: Between 1500 A.D. And 1700 A.D. ] Luo Feng was stunned. The system can even indicate the year of the item? And this time span in particular should be during the end of the Ming Dynasty, right? Without dwelling too much on it, he took the broken silver and found some water to wash it. After a while, the silver-white surface emerged from the muddy pile. Guys, come and look, its a pile of broken silver. Luo Feng immediately showed the item to everyone in the stream. His expression was like Doraemons when he took out new items to show off. Hehe! Tsk! _ What a waste of our excitement! Its not even worth 2000 yuan. Why are you so excited? It was obvious that there were thousands of people rolling their eyes at Luo Fengs weird flex. Had Luo Feng been a new treasure hunting streamer, they would likely have shared his excitement. But who was Old Luo? After all the treasures that he had already encountered, a few thousand yuan should be pocket change to him. Luo Feng grabbed a storage bag and threw the silver pieces into it. He shouted, Brothers! These broken silver pieces are from the late Ming Dynasty. I suspect that there are many good things from ancient times below! Maybe Ive found the possessions of an ancient wealthy family! Chapter 43 - 43 Dumbfounded! Dragon Pattern Tiles! And a Massive One At That? (1) 43 Dumbfounded! Dragon Pattern Tiles! And a Massive One At That? (1) A wealthy ancient family? Theres a slight possibility! Regardless of the possibility, just dig quickly. I havent been this interested in a long time! Thats right, host, dont rest! If youre exhausted, just claim compensation from the platform! Compared to the excitement of the streams chat, Luo Feng was even more curious as to what he would uncover. After all, he knew about the thousands of treasures lying underneath him. Thinking that it was an ancient house was merely a guess on Luo Fengs part. He did not actually know what the site truly was. Spurt spurt spurt. Spurt spurt spurt. Spurt spurt spurt. With the Swallowtail Hoe and the Chaotic Wind Digging Technique, Luo Fengs speed and endurance were top-notch. He did not need to rest at all. He continued to dig at another spot for more than ten minutes. Dong! The feedback he received was minimal. Could it be wood again? Luo Feng did not dwell on it and immediately dug away the surrounding soil. [Ding! Congratulations, host! You have dug up an officials four-pointed hat chair!] [ Year: Song dynasty ] [ Material: Black acacia wood ] [ Note: This is not a chair that ancient officials sit on. The officials four-pointed hat chair is a type of ancient furniture with its head and armrests sticking out. It was named after the ancient officials hat due to their similarity in shape. This type of chair was mainly used during the Song dynasty. [ Value: 390000 yuan! ] Huh? A Song dynasty chair? Luo Feng was a little dumbfounded. At first it was a pile of broken silver from the Ming dynasty, and now it was an officials four-pointed hat chair from the Song dynasty! Could an antique truck had crashed into the pool? How else could one explain these antiques from different eras? Nevertheless, Luo Feng quickly shook off those thoughts and began digging out the chair. It took him seven to eight minutes, but at long last, the chair had been fully excavated. After washing the dirt away with a large amount of water, he then smiled at his streams audience. Brothers, is a Song dynasty chair made from black acacia wood. As you can see, the workmanship is especially beautiful. The entire frame is octagonal in shape, and the overall shape is smooth. It gives an impression of strength, and its design is very pleasing to the eyes. . Isnt it just an antique chair? Why do you exaggerate this much? Just keep digging. Im sure antique chairs are a dime a dozen in the world of antiques. It was clearly just a regular officials four-pointed hat chair. It was not enough to make the audience leap with enthusiasm just yet. And so, he continued digging. He dug and dug, and by the end of the day, he had ended up with a rather hefty yield. He had obtained a dozen or so items. Beds: a carved acacia wood canopy bed and a purple sandalwood bed with auspicious animals and flowers inlaid. Tables and desks: an octagonal acacia wood table with marble inlays and a mahogany side table with pear wood inlays. Chairs: a rosewood chair and a hanging lamp chair. There were also incense burners, pen holders, and screens, among other things. The most expensive item was actually the first small, eight-meter purple sandalwood beam he found. With the exception of a few items from the Tang and Song dynasties, everything else is a Ming dynasty artifact. Its already past five in the afternoon? After digging for a little longer, Ill need to put the excavation on hold until tomorrow! After taking a look at the time, Luo Feng decided it was almost time to end the digging session for the day. The past Luo Feng was by no means diligent. However, as lazy as he was, he understood that having this many treasures in a single spot was exceedingly rare. Spurt spurt spurt. Spurt spurt spurt. Spurt spurt spurt. The Swallowtail Hoe had become a blur once more as Luo Feng picked up the pace. Bang! Luo Feng immediately paused. F*ck! Brothers, I seem to have dug up a treasure? But did I break it? Luo Fengs heart ached. He hastily dug it out. [Ding! Ming dynasty tiles! Its worth 460 Yuan!] Go f*ck yourself! Why bother reporting its price if its only 460 yuan! This is really f*cked up! Luo Feng was speechless. He thought that he had broken some kind of precious treasure, but it turned out to be just a broken tile. But there might be plenty of such items? If this was some sort of building, there might be an abundance of them Maybe a 100 of them? 460 x 100 Thats only 46 thousand!? Luo Feng suddenly lost interest. Hahaha, congratulations, host, youve found a tile from the Ming dynasty! Its worth tens of thousands of dollars! This is hilarious. My house has a lot of tiles from the Ming dynasty. Its an old house. Someone offered more than 10000 yuan for them, but my father didnt sell them! Luo Feng saw the comments and chided, What are you laughing at, punks? Just you wait. Tomorrow, Ill come and dig a big one for you. Youll see, but thats all for today. Goodbye. While the thought of selling those tiles in bulk had crossed Luo Fengs mind, he eventually decided to forget it. It was not worth the effort, after all. Once he was done, he would just let the people in the village come and dig for them. The sky was dark. Luo Feng had no choice but to leave. He carried the Swallowtail Hoe and climbed up the man-made flight of stairs on the shore. He found some water to clean the mud off his body. Then, he left in his Hummer with more than a dozen cultural relics. On the way home, Luo Feng attempted to make sense of the former pond. Tang dynasty relics? Song dynasty relics? There were even relics from the Yuan dynasty? But most of them were clearly from the Ming dynasty Initially, he had planned to make Shuitang Village his final venture in this district before moving to the Lin district. However, he did not expect such a huge surprise waiting for him. Upon returning home, Luo Feng was greeted with many villagers as well as his parents. They began to congregate around his Hummer. Son, where did you pick up all these junk? Youre not in disguise? Why are you doing things properly this time? Luo Fugao looked at the things in the carriage. At first glance, they looked no different from dilapidated furniture. He could not tell that they were treasures. He assumed that his son had gone out to pick up trash. Dad, these are all antiques! I dug it out from the bottom of the big pond in the Shuitang Village! Chapter 44 - 44 Dumbfounded! Dragon Pattern Tiles! And a Massive One At That? (2) 44 Dumbfounded! Dragon Pattern Tiles! And a Massive One At That? (2) How can they all be junk? Luo Feng pursed his lips. He had dug up several treasures, and yet, his father had the audacity to call them junk? The next morning, Luo Feng got up before dawn. After all, he had plenty more treasures to unearth. How could he not wake up early with such great motivation? However, during the night, he also realized a possible problem. If there was indeed a large ancient building hidden underneath all the soil, there was no way he could proceed alone. While it was possible to rent out an excavator, the machines massive claws and his clumsy controls would likely destroy the treasures lying underneath. On the other hand, if he were to dig the treasures with his manpower alone, the efficiency of unearthing said treasures would crawl to a snails pace. The crux of the issue lies with Luo Feng. Although Luo Feng intends to make a fortune for his fellow villagers, he first had to dig up all the good stuff before leaving the rest to them. He could invite them to dig with him right now, but should they unearth any precious items, they would likely keep it to themselves. It was a tough situation to deal with. Nevertheless, he decided to cross the bridge once he came to it. His breakfast was still the chicken noodle soup cooked by his mother. There were also mutton buns and eggs. It was a sumptuous breakfast. In any case, Luo Fengs current status in the village basically meant that he had no shortage of chickens and eggs. The entire village was sending him livestock, after all. How could he possibly finish them all? After breakfast, Luo Feng arrived at Shuitang Village at about eight Oclock. Brother Luo! Youre early today! You can trust me to watch over the night shift. Theres no need to come so early! Upon arrival, Luo Feng was greeted by a smiling Huang Tianba. He had volunteered to watch over the pond for Luo Feng. After all, if no one stood guard, the treasures within would definitely get stolen. Aware that his cousin, Su Meiji had respected Luo Feng greatly, Huang Tianba treated Luo Feng with equal amounts of respect too. It would be a bad idea to get on his cousins bad side, after all. Thank you, Brother Huang. With you watching over the location, I can rest easy! But with all these treasures waiting for me, I decided to come earlier! How about this, Brother Huang, Ill give you 5 percent of all the things I dig up! Its your pay for helping me look after the venue! Luo Feng was such the type of person who fought fire with fire. Had Brother Huang used a strongarm tactic to get a 70:30 split, he would definitely refuse. However, the fact that Brother Huang had been nothing but friendly made Luo Feng decide to be generous. Really? Youre giving me 5 percent? Huang Tianba immediately rubbed his palms together, and a smile widened across on his face. Huang Tianba knew what was going on. Just yesterday, Luo Feng had dug out more than a dozen antiques. Although he knew not of how much they were worth, Luo Feng had surmised the site below to be an old house of an ancient wealthy family. His could smell heaps of money in the air. 5 percent of this wealth was definitely more than enough for him. Then I guess I have to come clean. There are some onlookers from outside the district whove made their way here. Keep a close eye on them, Im afraid theyll sneak into some blind spot and steal our treasures! Luo Feng glanced at the onlookers from the corner of his eyes. Although the venue was his, he could not just drive them out of the way. It would be considered rude, after all. It was a headache. Leave this matter to me! Ill call the whole village over to keep an eye on them for you! Huang Tanba immediately patted his chest. Now that the other party had given them a share of the profits Should a million yuan worth of artifacts be stolen, it would mean that he had lost 50 thousand yuan. This was a hefty amount of money, and it was all the more reason for him to keep a close watch. I say, host! Why are you so early today? This doesnt seem like your usual behavior! Whats wrong? Didnt the young lady pester you to do it a few more times yesterday? I think the hosts thing has gone limp and he hasnt gone there yesterday. No, host. If you cant afford it, how about I do your share of fun and have you pay for it? That is a brilliant plan! I, Wang Long, express my approval. Everyone saw how hardworking Luo Feng was, which starkly contrasted how carefree and lazy he used to be. This made them want to ridicule him. Sigh, the items buried underneath here could probably buy me my own private jet. How could I not be hardworking? Luo Feng immediately retorted those who dared to mock him. What the hell do you mean limp!? How dare you underestimate the strength of my blazing rod? Quickly forgetting the ridicule, Luo Feng carried his Swallowtail Hoe and head to the bottom of the now dry pond again. After a day of exposure to the sun, there was basically no water left at the bottom of the pond. Several places had already dried up. Time to dig! After a motivational cry, he paused. He wondered whether he should continue digging at the same spot that he had dug yesterday or whether he should switch places. Of course, some of you might be wondering why he does not follow the red dots. However, its hard to determine the depth of the item just from the red dot alone. He could only make a rough estimate. I guess Ill dig beside the area I found the tile yesterday! Theres no need to look at a place that only contains tiles! Its meaningless! Luo Feng pursed his lips. Then, he started digging. Clang, clang, clang. Clang, clang, clang. An hour had quickly gone by. The sun was high up in the sky, and its blazing heat was making Luo Feng regret working this hard. Fortunately for him, however, he had the support of the divine tool, the Swallowtail Hoe, and the Chaotic Wind Digging Technique. He could still persevere. Why is the marker so deep in this spot? How can I still not dig up anything? After all, the dot only showed the position, and not the depth of the objects. At this moment, Luo Feng had already dug a meter-deep hole. Although he could clearly see a marking below him, he was still nowhere close to reaching it. A one-meter deep hole was nothing to scoff at. Chapter 45 - 45 Dumbfounded! Dragon Pattern Tiles! And a Massive One At That? (3) 45 Dumbfounded! Dragon Pattern Tiles! And a Massive One At That? (3) Luo Feng refused to believe that he would come out empty-handed. And so, he continued to dig. Luo Feng was not the type to give up easily. By 9:30 am, most of the netizens were up. There were more and more bullet comments appearing on stream. F*ck! Dont you usually start your streams around 10 a.m.? Youre this early today? Bro, check out the stream duration, he started the stream at 7 a.m. today! Hot damn! Is the host turning over a new leaf? Or did he get abandoned by the young lady halfway through his session last night? Hahaha! Thats probably the case! Young ones are quick to finish if theyre not careful! Kekw, even with the hosts small fortune, hes still match for those young ladies! Guess all the treasures he found yesterday have gone to waste! Could those items that he found yesterday be all of it? They dont seem to be enough to cover the cost, right? After all, this project costs 7 million. Is the host going to lose money from this venture? The netizens were chatting while a huge pile of soil was quickly filling up beside a one-meter-deep pit. If there was an onlooker present, all they would see was the back of Luo Fengs head bobbing up and down as he dug non-stop. F*ck! No way, these dots are that deep! Ive already dug 2 meters, right? Luo Feng was about to collapse. How can you do this to me? Im a young man with hacks. System, cant you mark the depth of your dots? So annoying. F*ck it, its time for lunch. Im going to stop for now, theres no point digging any further! Luo Feng jumped out of the pit. He really could not act tough today. After all, he did not find anything. Whats the situation? Youre not digging anymore? I dont think I heard the lines from the young models today. Im not used to it! Hahaha, this is a familiar scene. Doesnt this remind you of the host from a month ago? Yes, hes back! The streamer who couldnt find any treasure is back! So the day has finally come, huh? Youre not going to act tough today? Once again, everyone was making fun of Luo Feng. At first, the range of Luo Fengs scanning ability was rather narrow. It was only 100 meters. The number of treasures that could be found in such a small area was limited. Sometimes, he would scan for two days without any treasures appearing. The Luo Feng from a month ago would be highly frustrated whenever this occurred. In contrast to where he was now, he considered himself to be in a good spot. After turning off the live stream, Luo Feng went home, took a shower, and then took his lunch. There are so many colorful dots below, but why cant I reach them? The systems radar could never be wrong. So, either theyre buried too deep, or Im digging at the wrong spot. Could the place I dug yesterday have been Could it have been the second floor of an ancient home? After all, I managed to dig up rafters and various furniture typically found on the second floor. So, the moment I changed spots, my destination is no longer the second, but the first floor, and so I need to dig even deeper? Luo Feng thought long and hard about it. If only I had X-ray eyes. I would be able to see through the specific structure below. That would save a lot of effort. The second floor of an ancient building, especially that of a large family, was probably only seven or eight meters above ground. If it was a pavilion, it would be even higher. Then, to reach the ground floor of the residence, Id probably need to dig even deeper. No wonder the dots below were shining, but I was unable to reach them. So it wasnt that I was digging at the wrong spot, I just wasnt digging deep enough. With that, Luo Feng decided that he would target the items that were on the second floor when he returned. He would start by unearthing all the shallow items first before tackling all the deeper buried ones. He would clear all the easy ones first, then the hard ones. The treasure hunter is back! Hes here with his little hoe! Good afternoon, Old Luo. Are you planning to return empty-handed again? Hahaha, exactly! Dont be discouraged, you might be unlucky in the morning, but youll fare much better in the afternoon! We were just joking around in the morning. Dont be discouraged. Thats right! Host, I wont be able to live without you! Everyone was a little worried. Now that Luo Feng had 50 million yuan in savings, his financial freedom could definitely be realized. Even if he were to turn up a loss here, he could still easily abandon this career path. The only ones who would suffer a loss would be his audience. Luo Feng looked at the chat which was trying to comfort him. He flipped his hair and said, Everyone, dont worry. I found the right spot this morning, but I didnt go deep enough! So for the rest of the afternoon, I plan to switch my position and try again! All the best, host! Dont let this treasure field beat you! Luo Feng had not given up on the spot he had dug at during the morning. He continued digging at that particular spot, but this time, in an inclined angle. As long as he dug at this angle, he would be within the confines of the second floor. After all, in front of him was the second floor that he had managed to reach the day before. Then, he would avoid reaching the outer area of the building. Damn! The host really changed his position? Slanted? Youre not going to continue digging down? Thats right, when youre in a pinch, you could just take a detour instead! Atta boy! Awesome! I dont know what to say! Luo Feng dug at a slanted angle. He would eventually reach the second floor of the mansion. Whoosh whoosh whoosh. Whoosh whoosh whoosh. Half an hour had passed. Then 40 minutes. Then an hour. Following the 2-meter deep pit that he had dug during the morning, Luo Feng had burrowed another ditch that was 4 meters long. I still havent reach the second floor of the building? Goddammit. In truth, this underground excavation project was supposed to be a huge undertaking. Even with the help of the Swallowtail Hoe and the Chaotic Wind Digging Technique Luo Feng was at his wits end. Chapter 46 - 46 Dumbfounded! Dragon Pattern Tiles! And a Massive One At That? (4) 46 Dumbfounded! Dragon Pattern Tiles! And a Massive One At That? (4) Motherf*cker! Ill drink and a precious bottle of energy drink and continue digging! By hook or by crook, Ill definitely reach the second floor by the end of today! Luo Feng mentally consumed an energy drink and immediately recovered half of his strength. He was full of vitality again. Seeing Luo Feng sweating like a river but showing no signs of stopping, the audience soon began to worry. Please stop, host! Stop digging and take a break! If you continue, Im afraid youll die of exhaustion! With the hosts stamina, its a pity that he doesnt do farm work! This is incredible! Could he be a professional digger? However, while everyone was complaining Suddenly, a gift, [ Angels Descent ] was donated in the stream. No one knew who this level 1 account that made the donation was. But, after donating the Angels Descent which was attached with a word of encouragement, he did not interact any further with the stream. Holy sh*t! What the hell? A level 1 alt account? An Angels Descent which is worth 88 thousand yuan? Which rich persons alt account is this? I dont know, but they should be a woman? Damn, is she a rich woman? Brothers, Im interested now! Summer Bubbles Awaken a Smoky Rain! Are you a rich woman? I have an eight-pack! And my top speed for jacking off is 200 miles per hour! By the way, I have two strengths. One is that my tongue is longer, and the other Naturally, the level one Summer Bubbles Awaken a Smoky Rain account did not bother replying to them. Thank you for your encouragement! But, brothers, its not easy for a rich lady to come to the stream. This is my territory, and yet, you dare attempt to snatch my food? Get lost! Dont scare my rich lady fan! Luo Feng wiped his sweat and shouted. On the other side, at the Kang Yun Healthcare Centers office, Su Meiji was smiling as she watched the livestream. Someone was knocking on her door. She immediately turned off the stream. President Su, when are we going to look for Feng Luo? Facing Gu Xiaofangs question, Su Meiji answered, Ahem, ahem! Soon, after Im done with my work here. Although Su Meiji was in a hurry to buy honey from Luo Feng, she knew that only by knowing ones enemy and oneself could one win every battle. If she went to Luo Feng rashly, her negotiations might not be effective. She had to know how Luo Feng ticked, as well as what he lacked. Bringing a good gift would increase the success rate of getting the honey. After all, she understood that someone had offered 2 million yuan for the honey, but he refused the offer. He was determined to keep it for himself. On one hand, this was good, since the other health centers would not be able to get it. All she could do was to try her best. If he really refused her offers, then so be it, she was not a thick-skinned person, after all. President Su, were you watching a livestream just now? Gu Xiaofang looked at Su Meijis mobile phone. Although the screen was turned off, she seemed to have heard the special effect of an Angels Descent. No, I wasnt! Why would I watch these sort of stuff? Su Meiji did not admit to it and changed the topic. After exchanging a few more words with Gu Xiaofang, she then sent her off. She stared at the tightly shut door. Once she was certain that the coast was clear, Su Meiji smiled again and continued to watch Luo Feng dig for treasures. She admired him. Luo Fengs physical strength was truly phenomenal, the fact that he showed no signs of fatigue after digging for so long was proof of that. It was Su Meijis first time watching a livestream for treasure hunting, and she found it very interesting. Especially during the previous day, when he had dug out antiques one after another. However, after seeing how fruitless Luo Fengs efforts were this time around, she decided to cheer him on by gifting him an Angels Descent. Her cheering had nothing to do with the negotiation for the honey. It was solely because she found his livestream interesting. For the past seven to eight years, Su Meiji had been busy with work. This was the first time she had come into contact with such entertainment, and it felt quite good. Huh? I think he found something? Su Meiji looked at the screen and saw Luo Fengs hoe coming down. Dong! It seemed like the hoe had hit something hard? Holy crap! I think he found something! Brothers, the heavens do not let down the faithful. Finally, something! Now that he had discovered his first item, Luo Feng was certain. He had reached the second floor once more. He finally discovered something new? Youve worked hard, host! Youre finally up for business, host! I thought Old Luo was going to return empty-handed today. Ikr! I bet that he would return to the pit from yesterday and collect the tiles if he continues to be empty-handed. After all, theyre still considered antiques, right? Bah, hed rather it be broken jade than an intact tile! Collecting those tiles is no different than returning empty-handed. Hahaha, thats right! When the streamer doesnt want it anymore, I, Wang Long, will be the first to pick it up! Im afraid you wont have a chance! The host still has a bunch of villagers waiting! Luo Feng was very excited. At long last, he had reached the second floor of the mansion. As long as he could reach its roof, he could also easily make it into the houses interior. F*ck! Its another tile? He picked up the item he had dug up and washed it. Luo Feng fell into depression once more. Hahahaha! Holy cow! Did the guy who set up a table and invite the God of Misfortune yesterday succeed? Its tiles again? ЩХ(-) Setting up a table to invite the Goddess of Good Fortune for the host! Youre really too unlucky this time. This is so boring to watch! Sigh, is there any meaning to this live broadcast? Why is there another tile? Another 480 yuan? It was not just the people in the stream who were disappointed. Su Meiji was also let down. If this continued, she would stop watching. She had taken out precious time to watch the livestream just to see exciting treasures being unearthed. However, nothing came for the entire day. Time to get to work. Su Meiji, who had lost interest, was about to turn off the livestream. However, the next moment. Luo Feng shouted. Wait, brothers! Is this a regular tile? The style is a little different from yesterdays? Luo Feng inspected the tile thoroughly. It looked like a bamboo tube had been split into two. In other words, it was a semi-cylinder shaped tile. These should be the roof tiles, right? After all, Luo Feng was from a village, so the roof tiles were naturally different from the tiles laid on the ground. That thing was designed to be a channel for flowing water, so it naturally looked like a bamboo tube that was divided into two. [Ding! Congratulations, host, youve dug up a convex dragon pattern tile!] Chapter 47 - 47 Shock! A Dragon Robe In The Chest? (1) 47 Shock! A Dragon Robe In The Chest? (1) [ Convex dragon pattern tile ] [ Material: Yellow glaze with high relief ] [ Length: 43 cm, Radius: 2 cm. ] [ It is an early Ming Hongwu period tile ] [ Condition: The tile is in perfect condition, the carving on the surface of the tile is exceptionally vivid, and not only is the dragon beautifully shaped, but the patterns are clear, and its dragon fins are finely depicted.] [ Value: 1.1 million ] Holy f*ck! Brothers! Im rich! Im rich! IM RICH! The chat went silent upon hearing Luo Fengs exclamations. Emmm, has the host gone crazy? Didnt he also get tiles yesterday? Why didnt he claim that he was rich back then? Becoming rich from a 480 yuan tile? Has deflation started and the price of daily goods depreciated by a million times? Hahaha! Have you read novels about prices depreciating by a million times too? Luo Feng pursed his lips and ignored the chat. Since the dragon pattern tiles were roof tiles There must be more than one of them. And so he dug. And dug. And dug. Each tile was worth 1.1 million yuan. If he were to obtain 10 pieces That would be at least 10 million yuan! Whats the situation with the host? Its just a regular tile, why is he so excited over it? Thats right! Its like hes on steroids. Damn? Another one? Theres quite a lot of tiles here! About half an hour later. Three pieces. Four pieces. Five pieces. Six pieces. Nine pieces. They were arranged in a very neat manner and in a straight line. Now that they were arranged side by side, they truly seemed like they were roof tiles. Eh? Are there no more? Theres only nine of them? Luo Feng thought about it. One piece was around 40 centimeters. Nine of them would cover 3.6 meters. If so, the dragon pattern tiles probably only covered a small room within the second floor. What is this guy doing? Why is he so excited over some tiles? In truth, Su Meiji wanted to turn off the livestream, but her curiosity got the better of her. Luo Feng claimed that he was rich. Could there be more than meets the eye to those tiles? Naturally, as one of the wealthy folks, Su Meiji had a certain level of knowledge regarding antiques. However, since the tiles Luo Feng dug out had mud on them, Su Meiji was unable to get a clear view of them, and thus, she was incapable of making a proper evaluation. In any case, ordinary ancient tiles were really not worth much. Unless there were exquisite carvings or emblems on them, that is. Hehe, brothers! The tiles are indeed made from ordinary materials! But look at the carvings on it! Luo Feng knew very well that since it they were dragon pattern tiles, there must definitely be a dragon carving on each tile. The value of those tiles came from their artistic value, and not the quality of their material. Of course, one might claim that any Tom, Dick or Harry would be able to carve dragon-type decorations on their furniture, but this was plain wrong. Before all else, one must first understand what dynasty these pieces were crafted in. Then, they would need to determine whether the Dragon was the insignia of the Emperor. However, at the end of the day, the one thing that no one must ever do is to wear a dragon-embroidered robe. Luo Feng hastily headed to a water source and cleaned the dragon pattern tiles. It looks like there are carvings on it? Is it a dragon? I can make it out now! Its a dragon! What the f*ck? What exquisite workmanship! The dragon looks majestic and lifelike! Damn, this thing must be worth more than regular tiles, right? Of course, you dumb*ss! Naturally, with the fame that Luo Feng had earned himself, there were now several antique shop owners who watched Luo Fengs streams. Upon noticing good artifacts, they would immediately place a bid. This was to prevent any middleman from earning the difference. And before long, the first bidder had made their move. [ Rare Treasure Pavilion: What an amazing carving! And Im pretty sure its from the Ming dynastys Hongwu era! Were prepared to pay you 800 thousand yuan for each tile! ] [ Natural Home: 990 thousand. Just look at how auspicious this figure is! ] [ Auspicious Dragon and Phoenix Antiques: Well pay a million!!! ] Nevertheless, Luo Fengs attention was diverted from the stream at this moment. After all, he was certain that there should be more of these dragon pattern tiles. He needed to look for more of them. F*ck! Are the rest just ordinary tiles? It seems like this family isnt very rich! Why dont you carve the dragons on every tile? Luo Feng complained. But after thinking about it carefully It would be too much work if they were to carve a dragon of such high detail on every tile of such a big house. It was more likely that they only covered the eaves of the second floor. After all, the eaves were the most conspicuous place. A total of 9 pieces? There are people who are willing to pay 1 million yuan for a piece now? Did this guy just earn nearly 10 million? When Su Meiji saw this from her office, she exclaimed in surprise. If she had time, she would also go to the wilderness and dig. Not only was it a form of exercise, it looked interesting and exciting as well. Of course, she knew about the dragon pattern tiles. The craftsmanship value of the tiles dug out by Luo Feng were very high. It was only natural for them to be sold for a million each. Eh? It seems like he found something again? The discovery of the dragon pattern tiles had broadened her worldview on the world of antique hunting. As such, she considered it a fruitful stream and was about to turn off the stream when suddenly, she heard Luo Feng shouting again. Brothers! I think I found another wooden furniture! The fact that Ive discovered this shortly after discovering the dragon tiles likely means that this is furniture that belongs to the second floor of the old house, right? Luo Feng was now very experienced with the vibrations of the hoe. It was definitely furniture. Whoosh whoosh whoosh! Following the outline of the object, Luo Feng quickly cleared the surrounding soil. Before long, its full appearance was revealed. [ Ding! Congratulations to the host for digging up an ancient cabinet! ] [ Type: Wardrobe] [ Dynasty: Ming dynasty ] [ Material: Rosewood ] Chapter 48 - 48 Shock! A Dragon Robe In The Chest? (2) 48 Shock! A Dragon Robe In The Chest? (2) [ Value: 220 thousand ] Luo Fengs eyes immediately lit up and he knocked on the wardrobes door a few times. A hollow sound echoed out in response. Then there must be clothes in there, right? Brothers, Im going to be rich again! Hahaha! Luo Fengs hearty laughter caused a stir among his viewers. Isnt it just a wardrobe? This thing is no different from the chair last time. Its a common item in the antique world! I have a Qing Dynasty wardrobe at home. The appraisers only offered a few thousand yuan for it! The craftsmanship looks good. It should be worth around 100 thousand to 200 thousand Yuan, right? Pavilion of Rare Treasures: The streamer is lying this time. Theres really no explanation for the hosts perceived value of this wardrobe! Natural Home: I concur. I dared not make a conclusion earlier since it was still dirty, but after cleaning it up, I can confidently claim that its worth less than 300 thousand yuan! Its obvious that this wardrobe belonged to a wealthy household due to its high quality workmanship, but if it were a regular wardrobe, it would only cost around tens of thousand of yuan. Luo Feng ignored everyones doubts and grabbed a few helpers from Shuitang Village. They carried the wardrobe out of the pit. Be careful! Dont hit anything! You wont be able to afford the repair fees even if you sell both of your kidneys, you got that!? Huang Tianba was at the side, directing the villagers under his banner. After all, he had a share of the profits. The antiques must not be damaged at all. Otherwise, it would be a huge loss. Why is there a lock? Luo Feng noticed the lock and felt aggrieved. Do you want me to destroy you? But youre an antique Maybe I shouldnt break it But if so, how am I supposed to open the wardrobe and look at its contents? [Ding! Brass butterfly lock! ] [ Year: Ming dynasty! ] [ Value: 38 thousand ] [ Material: Brass ] And its shaped like a butterfly too? I couldnt tell just now! Did it belong to a womans room? Luo Feng was surprised, but he managed to get Huang Tianba to look for someone versed with lockpicking. Upon seeing this, the viewers of the stream were finally enlightened. The reason Luo Feng had exaggerated the wardrobes value was due to the possible contents inside. It would take time to find someone to unlock the wardrobe, and thus, Luo Feng started digging again. [ Ding! You dug up a Ming dynasty porcelain bowl ] [ Material: Ceramic ] [ Completeness: 100% ] [ Value: 1800 yuan ] Another worthless item? But its still much more valuable than the regular tiles! Brothers, this is a bowl from the Ming dynasty! Its worth 1 to 2 thousand yuan! Without uttering a word, Luo Feng tossed the bowl to Huang Tianba and continued to dig. Huang Tianba took the item and marveled at it with joy. He was very careful with it, as if he was some sort of precious treasure. Youre bragging, host. You only took a glance at it and dare to claim that its a bowl from the Ming dynasty? I know right, cant it be a bowl that the villagers dropped? You dont know anything about it, so you can just exaggerate however you like! That was true. Luo Feng did not even spare a second glance at it. However, the system notification said that it was from the Ming dynasty. It was only natural for everyone to be suspicious. Next time, even if the system prompted the price, he would have to look at it carefully, or at least pretend to. More than an hour later. Luo Feng was still digging non-stop. It seemed like he had reached the kitchen of the ancient building? More than a dozen porcelain bowls of various sizes were dug out by Luo Feng. The items were on average, all worth a thousand to 2 thousand yuan. The most expensive item from the bunch was a big porcelain bowl meant for holding soup, which was worth 8.8 thousand yuan. In total, he had earned around 30 thousand yuan from the kitchenware. Another hour passed, and 52 more pieces of porcelain ware had been dug out. Luo Feng was now certain that he had accessed a small kitchen on the second floor of the building. Otherwise, why would there be so many pots and pans? Worse still, whenever he dug out one such item, he had to introduce it to the stream. It was a waste of time. After introducing over half of them, Luo Feng stopped the introductions. Im new here, so I just wanted to ask. Are these all antiques? Yeah, there are way too many pots and pans. There are almost 100 of them! Host, why dont you take them out for appraisal? You cant just claim their value all by yourself, what if you mispriced them? Luo Feng had just dug out a foot washing basin when he read the comment. With a smile, he answered, Theres no need to appraise it. What Ive seen is definitely real! After excavating the kitchen in this place, I plan to look for other places. Ill only start appraising my wares after obtaining more items. Please dont, host. Hurry up and appraise them. We want to know how much these bowls are worth. Host! I dont have a bowl to hold my instant noodles, can you sell one to me? Ill pay 100 yuan for one! Haha, me too. Can you sell one to me? Many old fans reacted. They had watched Luo Fengs livestreams for a long time, so they were certain that Luo Feng had priced the items correctly. They offered 100 yuan in an attempt to strike a bargain. What are you thinking? 100 yuan for my Ming dynasty bowl? Dont even bother unless you have more than a thousand yuan to offer! Luo Feng rolled his eyes. Naturally, he would eventually sell the items he had dug out, but 100 yuan was way too low. It definitely would not work. Its time for me to eat. Brothers, food is the essence of the soul, you wouldnt want me to die from hunger, right? Although Luo Feng still had one more bottle of energy drink, he decided that there was no need to use it. He had already reaped a bountiful harvest today. He was satisfied. He turned off the livestream and walked to the shore. Over there, he was greeted by the people from Huang Tianbas village who had brought over a plate of twice-cooked pork, roast chicken, and coke. Luo Feng scarfed down the food like a voracious wolf. Mr. Luo, let me introduce myself. Im Wu Fanyu, an administrator of the live streaming platform! In view of your explosive popularity during this period of time, we are willing to improve the terms of the contract that you signed with us! Chapter 49 - 49 Shock! A Dragon Robe In The Chest? (3) 49 Shock! A Dragon Robe In The Chest? (3) After signing the contract, youll receive more support and resources from the platform! And the share of profits from gifts will also be increased to 80%! The platform will only take 20%. Luo Feng had just finished his meal when he received a private message from someone. He had disabled private messages for his account. As such, the fact that the person had managed to get through to him proved that he was indeed an administrator of the platform. Luo Feng thought about the offer. An 80 C 20 split was great, so he replied, Alright, Ill sign it and continue streaming on your platform! The platform was huge enough and had plenty of reach, plus, if they were willing to provide him with support, all the better! Ive noticed that youve just dug up plenty of porcelain kitchenware, and you claim that all of them are from the Ming dynasty. Would you like us to get you an expert appraiser to evaluate them on the spot? This way, your claims will hold more weight, and youd be able to boost your popularity! Wu Fanyu knew very well that a streamer of Luo Fengs talents needed to be nurtured. Within the short period of time he had become active, he had already amassed close to 250 thousand fans! He was definitely a streamer with great potential. The platform has such connections? Sure, no problem. But could you get them to come over now? Luo Feng was a little surprised. However, after thinking about it carefully, he was not the only streamer on the platform who collected and traded antiques. As such, it was not unusual for the platform to have such experts under their payroll. Of course he can make it. Hes in Jiangnan city. I wouldnt have made the suggestion unless he could easily make it to you. Alright, Ill wait for him then. It works out well for me too, since I plan to rest a bit after taking my meal. Luo Feng thanked the admin and said nothing else. What the admin had mentioned was on point. If he could conduct an on-site appraisal, it would definitely boost his traffic. The platforms experts were quite credible. It was said that they were all famous appraisers, without exception. Hearing that their son had obtained a huge pile of porcelain ware, Luo Fengs parents had rushed over to Shuitang Village somewhere around the afternoon. However, after watching Luo Feng work for a while and realizing that it was boring, tedious work, he then sat at the side and scrolled through TikTok. You must be Mr. Luo? The platforms number one treasure hunting streamer? Hello, Im Wang Yousheng. You can just call me Old Wang! Ive been called over by the streaming platform! Spotting an old man walking over, Luo Feng stood up from the rock he was sitting on and responded, I just ate, so my hands are still greasy. I wont shake hands with you! Good afternoon, old master. Hello, Mr. Luo. I heard that there are a lot of porcelain here. Where can I find them? Wang Youshengs words indicated that he was not an employee of the platform. Rather, he was a guest who was affiliated with the platform. He likely would not have made his way over had he not heard about the large quantities of Ming Dynasty porcelainware. Over here, I dug them out this afternoon. Please appraise them for me, sir. Otherwise, my chat would claim that Im talking nonsense. Luo Feng pouted as he pointed at the pile of pots and pans at the feet of his parents. Seeing this, Wang Yousheng walked over and picked up a white porcelain bowl. It was covered in mud. After cleaning it with a small brush. He flipped it up and down and started to inspect it. Is this the expert that the platform invited? How come I dont recognize him? Just because you dont know him doesnt mean that theyre fake! Yes, Ive checked the information, and he is indeed a very authoritative expert! Especially in the porcelain industry! Hes not just famous, hes very famous. Hes the master of restoration in the Forbidden City. If he hadnt retired, he would still be in the capital. He wouldnt have appeared in his hometown in Jiangnan! While the viewers were avidly chatting. Old Man Wang had also looked through a dozen or so of the porcelainware. He clicked his tongue. He seemed to be very satisfied. Old man, youve seen more than a dozen pieces now. Whats your opinion? The others dont believe me, but what do you think? Luo Feng handed over a bottle of mineral water and asked. These are indeed porcelain bowls from the Ming dynasty. The porcelain bowls of the Ming Dynasty are characterized by their fullness, robustness, simplicity, soft and rounded shapes, which give people a sense of simplicity and solemnity. The patterns on the porcelain bowls are mostly freehand, with bold and vivid images. The dragons are fierce, with snouts resembling a pigs, commonly known as pig snout dragons. Their hair are standing on end, their claws are rounded and they have three or five claws. In the later period, the dragon patterns show signs of aging. The phoenix patterns in the early period were similar to those of the Yuan Dynasty, with no feathers on the neck, and flame patterns often appeared on the bodies of the dragons, lions, and other animals. When Luo Feng asked Wang Yousheng about it, he went on and on about his professional knowledge. I dont understand a single word hes saying. Its like hes speaking a foreign language! Hahaha! I feel the same way! Maybe its like the saying goes, a mountain separates those who work in different fields! Did Old Luo really dig up nothing but Ming dynasty bowls? Just one look at each bowl and youll know which dynasty it belongs to? The hosts skill in appraising treasures is really good! Ikr! Its insane how good he is! I thought he was a bronze rank appraiser, but he turns out to be a challenger rank one? After Wang Youshengs lengthy introduction, he finally stopped and said,Mr. Luo, to be honest, although these bowls and chopsticks are from the Ming dynasty, their patterns and shapes are very ordinary. The ones without chips are worth about 3000 yuan, and the ones slightly damaged are worth about 2000 yuan! If the damage is high, they are only worth a few hundred yuan. Immediately after. Wang Yousheng picked up a large porcelain bowl and began to examine it. It was said to be an item from the Ming Dynasty. He stared at it for a long time. There was not anything particularly precious among the porcelain wares. Chapter 50 - 50 Shock! A Dragon Robe In The Chest? (4) 50 Shock! A Dragon Robe In The Chest? (4) Mr. Luo, your pile of porcelainware here should be worth around 80 thousand yuan. They are considered the wares of a prominent family within the Ming dynasty! It would be difficult to even earn 20 thousand yuan for the wares of peasant families! Theyre usually only worth a few hundred yuan each. After Wang Yousheng finished speaking, he looked at the surrounding terrain. Suddenly, he thought of something and asked, By the way, Mr. Luo, do you realize that this area likely contains an ancient building of some sort? Yeah, that was what I thought. After all, Ive dug up all sorts of household stuff, ranging from the buildings rafters, its rivets, wardrobes, and various other furniture! Luo Feng nodded. Hmm, just maybe, but I feel like the building here was not a regular house. After all, no affluent family would just build an isolated mansion in the middle of nowhere. Its more likely that this used to be a temple! But there are so many daily necessities here and no temple supplies! Then its definitely not a temple! After hearing the other partys explanation. Luo Fengs eyes widened in realization. He understood what Wang Yousheng was implying. Old man, do you mean that there used to be an ancient residential complex below? Or perhaps an ancient village? Or an ancient town? Luo Feng was dumbfounded. What the f*ck? That would explain the rainbow of dots littered across the bottom of the pond. What kind of ancient village was this? How did it get submerged all at once? Was it because of a massive flood?. Indeed. As far as I know, a long time ago, there used to be a river running across this area, and this river was a branch of another major river! However, ever since the water stopped flowing, the water was left with nowhere else to go and it eventually formed a pond! Wang Yousheng nodded with a smile. Of course, this is just my guess. After all, its possible that theres only one big family living here. Following this, Wang Yousheng began to appraise each porcelain item. Many antique collectors also appeared not long after. With prices ranging from a few hundred yuan to a few thousand yuan, the collectors began to purchase Luo Fengs wares. Luo Feng did not bother to collect the money and had instead let Huang Tianba deal with them. He would just get Huang Tianba to summarize the days earnings once he was done. The sales would only reach tens of thousands of yuan anyway, so it was not a big deal. Dad, can you go back to the village and recruit people to help with my digging efforts? Ill pay 500 yuan a day! There are still many treasures lying in wait here. Once I start feeling bored, Ill get those recruits to join in! Luo Feng had been tirelessly digging for a couple days by this point. Frankly, he was fed up with it. So, to solve the manpower issue while avoiding the villagers from taking his rightful treasures, he went with the hiring option instead. That way, he could keep whatever treasures that were unearth whilst allowing his fellow villagers to make a living. Get the villagers to dig for you for 500 yuan a day? When his father heard this, he was stunned. The salary he had offered would undoubtedly gain much attraction. However, he was afraid that some people would succumb to their greed. Its okay, dad. Just do it. I know what youre thinking. The villagers arent that despicable! Luo Feng was not an optimist nor was he an idealist. However, he had the system to back him up. He could detect the position of the big red dots clearly, so even if the villagers were to attempt at stealing these treasures, Luo Feng would know. Alright, Ill go back and inform them! Upon hearing this, Luo Fugao did not waste any time. He called his wife over and left for their village. Brother Luo, Ive found someone who can unlock the wardrobe! Hes a locksmith! And hes done a lot of research on ancient cabinets! He said that the lock can be opened without damaging the brass lock. Luo Fengs parents had just left when Huang Tianba suddenly ran over. Behind him was an old man in his 60s. Luo Feng greeted them amicably. Without wasting more time, Luo Feng requested the old mans help in unlocking the door. He had to admit that the old man was quite capable. True to his word, the ancient butterfly lock was undamaged in the lockpicking process, and it had only taken mere moments for the lock to be unlocked. OOoo! Is it finally time to open the wardrobe! A butterfly lock? It definitely belonged to a woman! Lets see then, what kind of clothes did this woman used to wear? Hahaha, congratulations, host. I bet youll find some interesting things in there! What Im most afraid of is that youll find a pair of underpants! Why arent you worried that hell discover a small rod-shape object instead? Womens clothes. Regardless of whether it was ancient or modern, the viewers were all equally enthusiastic for the opportunity. Clack! Creak! A wardrobe that had not been opened for hundreds of years was rather difficult to open. Worrying that excessive force would damage the wardrobe, Luo Feng had to delicately pry open the wardrobes doors. Finally, after more than ten minutes of pulling and tweaking the doors, he managed to open the wardrobe without any damage. Its been well preserved! Because the wardrobe isolates it from soil and air! It hasnt been corroded. Immediately, Luofeng took out a white garment with many spots. [ Ding! Ming dynasty Beizi, also known as Peizi! ] [ Usually worn as casual wear by Ming dynasty women. ] [ Value: 8,000 yuan. ] F*ck. Only 8 thousand yuan? Luo Feng was a little speechless. In Luo Fengs impression, ancient clothes were supposed to be quite valuable. No matter, lets continue with the next one. He continued to look at the next item. [ Ding! Ming dynasty Shuitianyi ] [ Shuitianyi is a type of clothing made by stitching together various scraps of brocade, resembling the robes worn by monks. It is named after the way the colors of the fabric intertwine like a water-filled rice paddy. It has a special design that no other clothes can replicate, and being simple yet unique, it is therefore popular among Ming and Qing women. It is said that this method of patchwork clothing was used in the Tang dynasty. ] [ Value: 12 thousand yuan. ] Chapter 51 - 51 Shock! A Dragon Robe In The Chest? (5) 51 Shock! A Dragon Robe In The Chest? (5) Goddammit. Not the cheap stuff again. Okay okay, time to cool it, lets see what other clothes this wardrobe holds. [ Ding! Ming dynasty womens Bijia! ] [ Also known as a collarless and sleeveless vest, originally from the Yuan dynasty, but favored by women in the northern regions as daily wear. ] [ Value: 63 thousand yuan! ] This one was slightly more interesting. However, to Luo Feng, it was still just an insignificant piece of clothing. He looked at about 11 pieces of clothing in a row. Their values ranged between 10 thousand to 20 thousand yuan. None of them were particularly expensive. This doesnt make sense, Mr. Luo! Wang Yousheng, the porcelain expert, was still at the scene. Unable to bear this scene any longer, he spoke up. What do you mean by that, old man? Luo Feng was not ashamed to ask. Lets first look at the brass butterfly lock. Although locks like these are commonplace in modern society, it was not something that ordinary families can use back in ancient times! Moreover, this wooden cabinet is also a rare material among ancient wardrobes! Whether it is the pear wood material or the carving of the wardrobe, it is undoubtedly a wardrobe used by wealthy women in the Ming dynasty! Wang Yousheng scratched his head and said curiously. In other words. Since the wardrobe belonged to a wealthy household, it was supposed to have good clothes. The clothes that Luo Feng had discovered so far could be worn by ordinary families too, but what kind of rich person would not keep luxury items in their wardrobe? For example, she could have kept precious clothes that her husband had given her? Or a wedding dress? It really is strange! Luo Feng nodded. However, Luo Feng was not particularly perturbed by it. He continued taking out the clothes from within the wardrobe. So far, he had yet to discover any antique clothing which cost more than 100 thousand yuan. Hey, old man, is this a hidden layer? Why do I feel like theres something underneath? After taking out the clothes, Luo Feng accidentally knocked on the bottom of the wardrobe. He felt that the bottom of the wardrobe was hollow. Thonk thonk thonk. Wang Yousheng also stretched out his hand and knocked on the bottom a few time before answering, Indeed, theres a hidden compartment in there! Shall we open it and take a look? Luo Feng immediately suggested. Id advise against it, Lil Luo. I feel like theres a high likelihood that the compartment is empty, and if it truly is empty, you wouldve wrecked the wardrobes value. Its fine. Its merely worth 200 thousand yuan. Even after its damaged, it is still worth well over 100 thousand yuan! Luo Feng waved his hand indifferently. He immediately called out to Huang Tianba. He asked him to prepare a set of tools. Around three to five minutes later, Huang Tianba had returned with a saw and various other tools. Luo Feng began to take action. Damn, you aint playing around, host! Ikr, how could he just saw open an antique worth over 200 thousand yuan like that? This streamer is truly impulsive! Luo Feng cared not for his viewers complaints. It took more than 20 minutes. But at long last, he had removed the base of the wardrobe. There really is a hidden compartment! Luo Feng was overjoyed. After all, he seemed to have made a winning bet. [ Ding! A purple sandalwood box! ] [ Material: purple sandalwood! ] [ Completeness: 100% ] [ Value: 83 thousand yuan ] Brothers, Im about to strike it rich again! This wooden box is made out of purple sandalwood! The things inside must be worth their weight in gold! Hahaha! Luo Feng laughed heartily. The viewers all collectively held their breath. This was an exciting moment. How shameless, to think that he would rummage through a womans safe! Meanwhile, Su Meiji had spent her entire afternoon glued to the stream. As such, upon seeing this scene, she cursed at Luo Feng. However, while part of her found Luo Fengs actions distasteful, part of her was also curious about the contents hidden within the box. The chest indeed looked like it was made of purple sandalwood. If so, then its contents must surely be valuable. It was not necessarily only men who hid their money. Women do the same too. Luo Feng took out the box from its hidden compartment. The box was not locked, likely due to it being hidden. Only the top and bottom metal box buckles were seen. Luo Feng opened it with a lift of his hand. Wow, such beautiful clothes! Luo Fengs eyes lit up the moment he saw the boxs contents. Without much thought, he reached in and took out a piece of clothing. Once the clothing was taken out, everyone could see that it shone a bright yellow color. There were also some patterns on it. Wait a minute Why is there a dragon embroidered on it? Holy!? Could it be a dragon robe!? Luo Feng shouted out loud. The livestreams chat instantly exploded. Chapter 52 - 52 Im Rich! Ive Dug Up Two Big Treasure Chests! (1) 52 Im Rich! Ive Dug Up Two Big Treasure Chests! (1) (o). Holy sh*t! What the f*ck? Theres really a dragon embroidered on it? Is this a dragon robe? Can someone please tell me? Is this really a dragon robe? Its not real, its not real, how is it possible? A dragon robe found in this mountain village? I simply cant believe it! Exactly, its too fake, right? Is this whole scenario scripted? A script, my ass! We all watched Old Luo digging out of the wardrobe! How could it be a script? But how can we explain this dragon robe? Who in ancient times would dare to wear a dragon robe besides the emperor? The chat was exploding with activity. The fact that a dragon robe was unearthed in the stream instantly attracted tens of thousands of people to watch. After all, Douhuo, the short video and livestreaming platform, has a large user base. It was normal for tens of thousands of real viewers to appear out of nowhere. Brothers! I dont know how I ended up with a dragon robe either! Speaking of which, most dragon robes are worth hundreds of millions of yuan, right? Brothers, Ill be able to afford a private jet soon! Luo Feng was also surprised. He felt his head buzzing. This antique is likely my best discovery this past month, right? Anything related to the Emperor should be worth its weight in gold, right? As mentioned before, in ancient times, one could draw a dragon on a fan, tile, or paper, but it was an iron-clad rule not to embroider one on clothes. Especially on clothes that were of the royal yellow color. Therefore, since ordinary people were not allowed to wear dragon robes, Luo Feng was led to believe that he was holding an object that could belong only to the emperor. Little Little Luo, the design of this dragon robe It seems like its from the Tang dynasty? Finally. Old Master Wang Yousheng spoke again. At this moment, he was also very excited. What? A dragon robe from the Tang dynasty? What the hell is this? Luo Feng was dumbfounded again. Most of the unearthed relics from the house were from the Ming dynasty, so it must have been a Ming Dynasty residence. Though, there were also Tang and Song dynasty artifacts, perhaps a collection by the previous owners of the household. But now, Wang Yousheng was claiming that the robe had originated from the Tang dynasty?! No, the oxidation spots on the surface dont date back a thousand years! At most, its only 500 years old! Wang Yousheng was also confused. A Tang dynasty dragon robe? But the clothes were from the Ming dynasty? Could it be a costume? Luo Fengs eyes widened as he blurted out the possibility. Huh? This This is very possible, let me take a look! When Wang Yousheng heard this, he was a little disappointed, but he still inspected the article of clothing carefully. Soon, he had an answer. It was very likely a costume. The dragon on the costume was different from the dragon on a real dragon robe. It had one finger less on its claws than those on a real dragon robe. Moreover, the fabric used is not court-level fabric quality, but only ordinary fabric. Ming dynasty costumes were usually apricot yellow in color, whereas royal dragon robes usually gleamed a golden yellow. F*ck! F*ck! F*ck! Did we just get played? After all this time wasted? Its just a costume? F*ck! What the f*ck! Im so mad Ill flip a table! (sF)sߩߡ [?` ??] F*ck! Speechless! Im speechless! The audience had been very excited earlier, thinking that an actual dragon robe had been unearthed. However, upon realizing that it was a costume, they started cursing up a storm. There was a chorus of howls and angry shouts. Cmon guys, I mean, can you really blame me? I was really hoping it was an actual dragon robe. I could have made a killing that way. It seems like my dreams of a private jet will have to be postponed! F*ck me! Compared to the angry reactions from the viewers, Luo Feng should be the most upset, especially since he was the one who was most directly affected by the situation. [ Ding! Congratulations, host. You have dug up a Kunqu opera yellow python robe from the Ming dynasty!] [ Integrity: 95%] [ Value: 380 thousand yuan ] [ Costume Impersonating: Emperor Li Longji of the Tang dynasty! ] Emperor Ming of Tang, Li Longji? Luo Feng pouted slightly, picked up the second piece of clothing in the box, and announced, Ladies and gentlemen, I know about this feathered outfit. It should be the outfit for Yang Guifei, it is likely an imitation of the Nishang feather robe! [ Ding! Congratulations, host! You have dug up a Ming dynasty Kunqu opera costume: Yang Guifeis Nishang Feather Robe ] [ Integrity: 91%] [ Value: 690 thousand yuan ] [ Costume Impersonating: One of the Four Beauties, Yang Guifei ] F*ck you. After all this excitement and commotion The total earnings was only 1 million yuan. Luo Feng wanted to punch someone. Lil Luo, why are you so disappointed? This is a Ming dynasty costume, and its very rare. Its worth a few hundred thousand at the very least. Such costumes are still very valuable for researching Ming dynasty operas! I have a friend who loves collecting ancient clothing. I can put you in touch with him. Wang Yousheng was truly confused. The clothing were clearly worth hundreds of thousands of yuan. Whats wrong with this streamer? Why is he so disappointed? Cough, cough, cough. Alright, lets talk about it later! Still though, I dont get it. Why were these costumes hidden in the hidden compartment? Luo Feng wondered aloud. Could it be that the woman was an actress, and her secret lover was her stage partner? Did she keep a costume of her partner after she got married? Luo Feng can only guess at their motivations, but he knew that he needed to look for more valuable items to make up for his excavation costs. This theory wouldnt hope up though Wang Yousheng muttered. As performers, they would need to have their expensive costumes easily accessible. For example, if they were playing Yang Guifei, they would need the phoenix crown. If so, why isnt it in the wardrobe? Wang Yousheng was once again confused and extremely puzzled. Yeah, I was thinking the same thing! Luo Feng nodded in agreement. Then, he raised his head and peered into the distance. His father had returned, alongside the villagers from their village in his big Mercedes-Benz. Youre finally all here? Bring your tools, we need to start digging! Let me make this clear! 500 a day is only half of the money youll receive! Chapter 53 - 53 Im Rich! Ive Dug Up Two Big Treasure Chests! (2) 53 Im Rich! Ive Dug Up Two Big Treasure Chests! (2) If anyone breaks anything in the process of digging, they wont get the remaining 500 yuan! In other words, everyones salary is 1000 yuan a day! Luo Feng had plenty of money anyway, so he could offer a high salary for their labor. Although the villagers were simple and honest, they were also careless. However, once money was in the picture Luo Feng was certain that they would take their jobs seriously. F*ck! Is the host lacking manpower? I can fly my way over if he wants! Damn! 1000 yuan a day? 30 thousand yuan a month? Im so envious that Im crying! Damn it! The host is flexing again! If youre really so wealthy, why dont you go to a construction site and shout out your pay!? After the villagers got into position, they worked hard. After all, the wage offered was very well worth it. A thousand yuan a day. Just 10 days of work would yield them 10 thousand yuan. This was relatively easy money, considering what they were used to making. Seeing so many people helping, Luo Feng started slacking off. Thus, he went to the countys city and returned with a Hummer carriage full of drinks for everyone. These drinks included Red Bull, coke, mineral water, and so on. After all, the weather was hot. Brother Luo, why didnt you get an excavator? Yeah, an excavator would make things much faster, wouldnt it? Are you an idiot? The site were digging on is an ancient mansion, and everything thats stored within it is an antique. Do you know how much damage an excavator would do? Exactly, have you ever seen excavators digging up archeological sites? A young villager asked and was immediately rebuked by his elders. Truth be told, it was not that excavators could not be used, but rather that they needed to ensure that no antiques were present on the spot that was being excavated, and that there was plenty of soil to be dug out. Clearly, no one was able to ascertain this, and so, using an excavator was out of the question. Regardless, Luo Feng now had many people working for him, and he had no doubt that his pace would increase greatly. Should a situation arise where an excavator was needed, he would deal with it then. After about an hour, everyone had dug a shallow pit of around 50 centimeters in depth. After another hour. The pit was almost a meter deep. With hundreds of people excavating, it was like a tunnel battle. There was strength in numbers, and during those 2 hours, many items had been unearthed, but they were not particularly valuable. Fortunately, there were a large number of them, so it was not totally fruitless. A week passed by quickly. They had pushed down to about 5 or 6 meters deep. By the tenth day, they had already advanced more than 7 meters. Cousin, I found something. Come and take a look! Luo Yun shouted. Luo Feng immediately went over to take a look. In front of him was a stone about 35 centimeters long. It seemed to be something that was artificially crafted Is this a piece of a boundary marker? Wang Yousheng had made sure to appear everyday to appraise the treasures unearthed. If its a boundary marker, does that mean we know whats down there? Luo Feng was immediately overjoyed. The writing on it probably means that this place is adjacent to Dingtang County? Wang Yousheng slowly began to read the words on the boundary marker. Yo, Brother Luo, Ive also dug up a boundary marker! Another villager shouted. The two fragments of the boundary marker were pieced together. When Wang Yousheng saw the words on it, he immediately became agitated. No, Little Luo, you mustnt dig any further into this place! Why? Luo Feng asked immediately. There must be an ancient village below here! Im worried that everyone here is not professional enough and could easily destroy a lot of antiques! As soon as Wang Yousheng said this, he did not even need to look. He was aware that there were hundreds of eyes staring at him. Theres no need to be so worried! Just be careful, everyone! Luo Feng was speechless. If everyone withdrew, how long would it take for him to dig alone? Should he ask the archaeology team to come over? Impossible, he would not be afford the fees. Unless they were like Wang Yousheng who was willing to work for free. Holy sh*t! Holy sh*t! Its actually an ancient village? Motherf * cker! The host is going to be rich! An ancient village that has been submerged? There are probably countless antiques down there, right? F*ck! Im starting to feel bad for Huang Tianba. An ancient village was buried under the ground all this time, and all he needed to do was to divert the water away? So what? Its not like there has been any particularly precious treasures these past few days! Yeah, they were mostly pots, bowls, ladles, and basins. They dont have much value! I think its fine though. What they lack in quality, they sure make it up with quantity! 7 million yuan in exchange for an entire ancient village. No matter how you spin it, this is a huge win! It truly is! Hurry up and dig out more treasures! At this moment, the news that Luo Feng had discovered an ancient village immediately spread on the internet. It shot up to second place on the hot search that day. Of course, there were also many archaeologists who had their eyes on it. In Jiangnan City, the archaeological team of the citys museum was excitedly discussing this matter. What is everyones opinion on the ancient village excavated from Shuitang Village? Theres an entire village down there. Though its not very big, there should be dozens of families that used to live there! It was not that there were no such ancient villages of this scale in the past, but they were extremely rare. This was especially true for those that had been submerged underwater. This was the first time they had ever witnessed something like this in China. What else can we do? The land has already been sold to that young man! We can only watch! I wonder how that young mans luck is so good. He bought a fish pond and got an entire ancient village in exchange for it! The archeologists of the Jiangnan Archaeological Team were all envious of Luo Feng. However, they also knew the rules. Nature belonged to everyone. Whoever discovers something first would have the right to it. This was especially true since Luo Feng had legally obtained the land for himself. There was nothing they could do. I think we should give this young man a call. Otherwise, it would be a huge loss if the entire ancient village below is destroyed by them! Chapter 54 - 54 Im Rich! Ive Dug Up Two Big Treasure Chests! (3) 54 Im Rich! Ive Dug Up Two Big Treasure Chests! (3) Yes, we can call and ask, but I dont think theres much hope. Ive already contacted Wang Yousheng, whos been by his side for a while now. Wang Yousheng informed me that theres a low likelihood that that kid would invite us to help excavate the scene. Why? We dont charge much, do we? Maybe he thinks were digging too slowly In that case, we dont have to be involved. We can offer our supervision instead. Yes, thats fine. These archeologists were simply looking for trouble. Upon obtaining Luo Fengs phone number, they eagerly called him up. Huh? What? Oh, an archeological team?! Thank you for your kindness, but I dont need your services. I already have people digging the scene for me! What? Theyre unprofessional? Dont worry, Ill just direct them. Im a professional! Oh? You guys just want to come over to take a look? Alright, do as you please! But you can only guide them and not poach any of the artifacts. After all, Ive rightfully paid for these goods myself. I have the right to handle these artifacts as I see fit! The archaeologist handling the call was at a loss on how to continue the conversation. It felt as if Luo Feng was completely disdainful towards the archeological team. Yes, Mr. Luo, dont worry. When we arrive on the scene, we will follow your instructions to the letter! He had no choice but to say this. The archaeology team had to be at the scene. It was an ancient village for Gods sake! It would do great to broaden their horizons! Alright then. Luo Feng chuckled as he hung up the phone. Nevertheless, the meaning behind his words was crystal clear. He would allow the team to make their over, but they were not to impose on him. In this world, archaeology teams held a low status. After all, there was no official appointment for them. Typically, individuals would discover historical artifacts on private property and sell them. Archaeology teams were merely hired muscle to excavate these findings. It was around noon, and Luo Feng was directing the excavation process when suddenly, a few Toyota cars arrived on the shore of Shuitang Villages former pond. It was the archeological team from Jiangnan. A group of people gathered around the shore and looked out at the large ancient village. What a huge ancient village! Its really spectacular! Lets go, lets go. Lets hurry down and direct the excavation efforts. Lets try to prevent as much damage as possible! As the group chatted amongst themselves, they soon located Luo Feng. Youre Mr. Luo, right? The leader of the team was called Tong Tianlong. He greeted Luo Feng with a smile. Ah? You guys are? Luo Feng sized them up and quickly knew their identities. Let me introduce myself. Im the leader of the Jiangnan archeological team, Tong Tianlong. As Tong Tianlong spoke, he naturally gave his opinion. I think its better if you dont dig first. After we help you use modern equipment to survey the area, well help you set up an excavation plan! Theres no need for that. Ive already used a drone to scan the area. The results are great. Ive basically captured the outline of the ancient village! Tong Tianlongs face twitched when he heard that. Does your drone have X-ray eyes or something? Is one take all it needs? It can even determine the structure of the entire ancient village? He is being perfunctory, completely perfunctory. Is he not even going to find a better excuse? However, theyre easily damaged. You have to know that ordinary antiques are fine, but once an antique worth tens of millions or hundreds of millions is damaged, the losses will be huge. Youre someone who knows the industry. Once some antiques are missing something, their prices will be greatly reduced. Tong Tianlong said in an alluring tone. I wont damage them. Dont worry about it. As long as its a good treasure, Ill pay close attention to it. Luo Feng could tell that they wanted him to pay them to dig. It would probably cost another few million yuan and a few months of construction time. They would greatly lengthen the excavation time. The corners of Tong Tianlongs mouth twitched. This person was completely impervious to anything. And what do you mean by youll pay close attention to any good treasure? How are you going to pay attention to such a huge site? Do you have real life hacks or something? Do you have some next generation scanning technology? Is this new radar technology capable of detecting valuable treasures? An excuse, a complete excuse. Host, whats going on? I think its better to get professionals to help! Thats right! Since theyre so helpful, let them join in! Idiot, it will probably take half a year for these people to finish digging. Will our streamer spend another half a year here? Thats right. Theyre usually very good at stalling. They cant wait for an ancient tomb to give you a year of archeology! Itll take years to dig them all up. These people are here to brag! I think the host is much more professional than them. He knows the era of everything. The price he mentioned is always roughly equal to the actual prices. Yes, the hosts appraisal ability is the most awesome thing Ive ever seen! Seeing Luo Feng adamantly refusing the professionals help, the viewers in the livestream soon began discussing the validity of Luo Fengs decision. A small number of people suggested that professionals do it. Most people still felt that they should end the excavation as soon as possible. A few days had passed since their first encounter, and the archeologists were still on scene, worried Luo Feng would damage the goods. However, Luo Feng ignored them completely. Nevertheless, Luo Feng had to commend the villagers work. Not only did they have good eyesight, but they were also very careful when handling the digging. After all, they were being paid good money for their work. They could not afford to be careless. In just half a month, they were almost done digging. The structure of the ancient village was visible to all. Of course, most of the artifacts unearthed were just minor ones that were priced around the thousand to ten thousand range. However, Luo Feng still managed to dig out quite a few red dots. Some of these include a three-legged furnace with soaring ears. It was said to be during the Xuande period of the Ming Dynasty. If it were not for the fact that the original owner used it to store incense ashes Chapter 55 - 55 Im Rich! Ive Dug Up Two Big Treasure Chests! (4) 55 Im Rich! Ive Dug Up Two Big Treasure Chests! (4) It would have been worth 30 million. However, due to how damaged it was, it could only be sold for 12 million. The were also a couple other items from older dynasties but were damaged by their new Ming dynasty owners. Among them was a horse racing mirror from the Song Dynasty, used for playing Cuju1, which was worth around 14 million. Wang Yousheng and Luo Feng had also analyzed that the reason why there was barely anything good left in the site was due to its residents fleeing away before a flood. As a result, most the gold, silver, and valuable treasures had been taken away. That explained why there were no expensive clothes in the wardrobes that they had found. As for the stage costumes he had found previously, Luo Feng surmised that their owner did not have enough time to make away with them, since they were stored within a hidden compartment. Moreover, there were no corpses, so it was even more likely that the residents had predicted the flood and fled in advance. There seems to be a red dot below? And then a couple of orange dots? Now that most of the soil had been removed, it was much easier to determine the position of the items indicated by the dots. Everyone, come over here. I can feel something down there! Luo Feng immediately shouted. Ah? Lil Luo, how did you know that there was something down there? Wang Yousheng also followed the rest of the villagers. These are floor tiles! Dont the ancient people like to be bury their treasures underneath their floor tiles? If there really was a flood, I doubt they have the time to get those buried treasures out, right? After giving it some thought, Luo Feng decided to make such an excuse. He also made a mental note to point at a random spot later that contained no treasure. Doing so would throw off Wang Youshengs trail, at least. Hmm, your analysis does make sense, but Wang Youshengs mouth twitched, but he did not say anything more. It seemed like the floor tiles Luo Feng found were the same as the floor tiles of the woman with the costumes. After all, most commoners did not have floor tiles in their homes. Get to work! Chop chop! I also think that there will be treasures buried under the tiles! Thats right, thats what they do on TV! Everyones interest was piqued when they heard Luo Fengs analysis. They began to dig. Luo Feng first directed his men to dig at spots where he was certain that there were no treasures. More than an hour had passed. Not even a strand of hair had been discovered. F*ck! Why isnt there anything? Looks like television dramas are all lies! Who would bury something in the ground? Wouldnt it be nice to keep it in the cupboard at home? Two hours of digging for nothing. F*ck! However, just as the livestream started to complain Luo Feng, on the other hand, had discovered something. The feedback from the Swallowtail Hoe feels like iron? And this iron It feels kind of soft, as if its hollow Could it be an iron box? Brothers, I have something here! Luo Feng shouted, and the viewers in the livestream room immediately became more alert. A few people also came over. 10 minutes later. Luo Feng dug out a rusty iron box. The box was about 1.2 meters wide. It was quite big. After removing the soil on the surface. Everyone was also shocked. It was also a meter high!? F * ck! No way, theres really a treasure chest buried under the floor tiles? Who was the one who said that the television dramas were all lies? Hahaha, the host is still the best. You can dig up treasures just by analyzing a television drama? Luo Feng did not slow down when he saw the large metal box. After calling three people, they carefully carried the blacksmiths box out of the pit. Damn! It looks quite heavy, dont tell me its all silver? Idiot, it could also be a chest full of gold! Assuming that this is also from the Ming dynasty, a chest of silver of this size would definitely fetch a huge sum of money. Although the actress from before seems to be well-off, I doubt shes that rich. As for the people carrying the box They could more or less feel that the box had weighed around a hundred catties. After digging out and moving aside the chest, Luo Feng leaped right back into action. He dug a few times on both sides of the pit with the Swallowtail Hoe. After a layer of soil collapsed, it revealed another box. Holy crap dude! Another iron chest? The host is rich! The things that the actress put in must be good stuff! If it were any other person, they would definitely be leaping with excitement and joy upon discovery of the first chest. However, Luo Feng was the complete opposite. He remained completely calm and had dug out a second one. Luo Feng called for his cousin, Luo Yun, to carry the second box. The red dot and the orange dots also disappeared from the pit. The markers were gone, which meant that there were no longer any treasures to be unearthed below. Everyone, look carefully. The host is going to open the chests! Luo Feng did not put much thought as he swung his hoe and pried open the lock on one of the chests. He had been informed by the system that the chests were only worth around 10 thousand yuan. Luo Feng cared not for such a measly sum. Upon opening the first chest, he was greeted by a layer of dust over its contents. He used a brush to sweep the dust away. At long last, the contents of the box would be completely revealed Chapter 56 - 56 Jade Qilin! A Priceless Artifact! (1) 56 Jade Qilin! A Priceless Artifact! (1) [ Ding! Yongle Sixth Year silver ingot! ] [ Weight: 50 taels! ] [ Value: 1.515 million ] [ Note: the official silver of the sixth year of the Yongle Era. Because of its scarcity, it is one of the most expensive ancient silver ingots! ] [ Ding! A Jade flute! Material: green-white jade stone! Year: Yongle Era, Value: 3.3 million!] Following this, Luo Feng found several more silver ingots. There were five of them in total. There was also jewelry. A golden hairpin. A jade bracelet. It seemed that it was indeed a chest that stored gold, silver, and treasures. Luo Feng proceeded to open the second box. There was actually a gold ingot inside, but because it was a gold ingot from the 22nd year of the Yongle Era, the price was not particularly high. It was only worth 1.5 million. This meant that it was worth less than the silver ingots from earlier. As for the most valuable items in the second box, one of it was a pair of ivory chopsticks. The craftsmanship was quite high and was worth 3.97 million yuan. There was also a Qilin jade carving made of Hetian jade that was worth more than 10.5 million yuan. Although these jade artifacts were expensive, Luo Feng felt that it was normal. As the saying goes, gold has a price, jade is priceless. Moreover, there was artistic processing involved, and thus, it was only natural for the price to be higher. If a jade Qilin of such workmanship and quality had been in possession of a famous individual or the Emperor, it would undoubtedly be treated as a national treasure. The celebrity effect was an important factor in deciding the price of antiques. The other factors would be their artistic value, carving skills, painting skills, and so on. The last factor was the value of the material. As long as one of these three factors is present, the antiques price would skyrocket. Of course, there was also the market supply factor, whereby if an artifact has no other copy in the world, its price would also be astronomically high. Back to the treasures that Luo Feng had found both boxes, the items that pleased Luo Feng the most were neither of the carvings mentioned earlier, but rather, the sheer quantity of silver ingots found. Altogether, the two boxes contained 10 silver ingots from the 6th year of the Yongle Era. Each of them was worth 1.5 million yuan. So with 10 of them, he had made 15 million. Wow, what a stash of Ming dynasty ingots! Wang Yousheng, who had a pair of gloves on, carefully picked up one of the ingots as he inspected it. He was very surprised by what he saw. Master Wang, are Ming dynasty ingots very expensive? I remember that our family also had a silver ingot not long ago, but appraisers only evaluated it at a few thousand yuan. Luo Fengs cousin, Luo Yun also made his way over and asked the esteemed appraiser. That depends! The era when the ingots are produced would greatly affect their price! Generally, if the economic situation wasnt good or official ingots were produced in small quantities, then there would be fewer of them in existence and thus, their prices would soar! Well-preserved silver ingots like this, as long as they are from the early Qing dynasty or earlier, are usually worth more than 200 thousand yuan! Just like a few years ago, a silver ingot from the first year of the Yongle Era was sold for a sky-high price of 2.89 million yuan simply due to its scarcity! Wang Yousheng was an expert in porcelain. However, he was also very familiar with other antiques. Oh my god, a silver ingot worth 2.89 million? Thats just daylight robbery, aint it? How can that sh*t be more expensive than gold ingots? Why? Are those collectors idiots? If they have that kind of money, why dont they collect a gold ingot instead? I think its normal. The rarest silver ingot is from the Wu Zetian era of the Tang dynasty, the 500 taels silver ingot. It is said to be the most expensive ancient silver ingot, and is worth 8 million. Thats true, and the upper limit of gold ingots is even higher! The most expensive gold ingots should be traded for more than 30 million yuan. Everything depends on their age and rarity. After hearing Wang Youshengs analysis, Luo Yun was enlightened. He likened it to the collection of paper notes, where their actual value also depended on their rarity. Not all banknotes with a face value of 100 thousand yuan are valuable, and not all banknotes with a face value of one cent are worthless. Without thinking too much, Luo Yun directly turned over the official ingot in his hand, and there were characters on the bottom. Sixth year of Yongle. Ming dynasty? 50 taels? When Luo Yun read those words aloud, Wang Yousheng immediately became excited and exclaimed, Its actually from the Yongle period? What a great find! This official ingot should not be cheap! Not cheap? Luo Yun looked at his cousin in surprise. It seemed that his cousin had struck it rich again? Yes, if memory serves, not long ago, an official ingot from the Yongle period sold for over 1.3 million each. But the ones that Little Luo dug up, are obviously much better preserved! Wang Yousheng looked at Luo Yuns excited expression and glanced at the box, Aside from these official ingots, those jade artifacts look valuable too! They are at least worth several million or even tens of millions of yuan! Meanwhile, the archeologists who had begrudgingly stayed on site, were also very envious and surprised. Huh, this person has struck it rich again! These two boxes are worth at least 10 million yuan! Only 10 million? Those official ingots alone are worth 15 million for ten of them! Will their total value exceed 20 million? Its definitely possible! A few days had passed since their initial arrival. Most of the archeologists had left because Luo Feng truly had no intention of hiring them. Those that stayed behind were there only to pique their own interests and hobbies, and just like before, they could only observe. It felt like they were being teased, and it was rather frustrating. At the same time, they were also very envious of Luo Fengs luck. With two treasure boxes, he had received a massive windfall. However, Luo Feng felt that his yield this time was rather average. After all, the natural gold he had found previously had sold for 35 million. These two boxes contained only silver ingots, a jade Qilin, and a valuable jade flute. Their total value was only about 33 million. The Jade Qilin was likely the red dot he had seen earlier, and the rest were likely orange dots. Even after days of excavating the site, these were the most valuable treasures they had found. Through this, Luo Fengs theory was more or less confirmed. The flood must have been predicted in advance, and everyone had fled with their valuables beforehand. Chapter 57 - 57 Jade Qilin! A Priceless Artifact! (2) 57 Jade Qilin! A Priceless Artifact! (2) After all, the actress seemed to be quite rich, so unless she had time to move out her valuable belongings, there should have been much more valuable artifacts lying around. Of course, Luo Feng was not particularly discouraged. Though most of the ancient villages wealth had been transported away, the regular household items such as their pots and pans were still enough to fill his stomach. They were still worth quite a bit of money. . That day, Luo Feng brought both chests back to his home. At present, there was a huge pile of artifacts lying around in his yard. There were all sorts of porcelain, pottery, and antique furniture contained within the pile. News of Luo Feng discovering the ancient village as well as two chests worth of gold and silver had spread far and wide on the internet, causing Luo Feng to receive a massive popularity boom. Moreover, Luo Feng had also received several calls from the Natural Home antique store. They requested Luo Feng to hand over the items so that they could hold an auction for them. They claimed that there were many customers who were interested in the items that Luo Feng had dug out. When Luo Feng sold the cypress wood for 10 million last time, they did not hesitate to buy it. The other party was quite generous. Luo Feng agreed to their request and handed the items over to them for auction. Of course, the commission was only 5%. This was quite low. It is worth noting that the commission for the auction houses side can reach as high as 30%. As such, it was clear that the low commission fees were a sign of goodwill on Natural Homes part. Perhaps it was because Luo Feng had a lot of antiques, which could help the auction house gain some popularity. On that day, the owner of Natural House, Ji Shunjin, came over to Luo Fengs house. It was an eye-opening for the owner. In particular, the quality of the jade Qilin was simply heaven-defying. He marveled long and hard and its beauty. After a few days, the prices of the items Luo Feng had sent for auction had been announced. Each official ingot was sold for 1.8 million. Surprisingly, the Jade Qilin was sold for 15 million. All of them were sold at at least 1.5 times higher than the price listed by the system. The auction house was indeed a good place. Of course, Luo Feng did not forget to go to the national tax bureau to pay the taxes. Including the previous sales of treasures, a total of over 20 million was paid in taxes. While the first come, first serve rule that came with discovering treasures was great, Luo Feng had to admit that he was not a fan of the exorbitant income tax that came with it. He looked at his bank account. He had accumulated 130 million yuan in savings. The excavation of the ancient village had brought around 100 million yuan of profits to Luo Feng. As for the remaining artifacts within the ancient village, Luo Feng did not particularly care about them, and had given Huang Tianba and his villagers permission to dig and keep whatever they find. Where should I go next? Ive basically scanned all the villages in the county! Luo Feng was at home, looking at the countys map on his phone. He was very conflicted. If there truly was no artifact left to be uncovered in his county, he would not mind traveling from city to city in search of new treasures instead. After all, with the system in hand, Luo Feng was not worried that he would miss out on treasure. . . Wow, this young man is so handsome! And hes rich too! He spent 680 thousand yuan in a single shopping trip! He bought a lot of expensive clothes. Luo Feng had rested for three days. During these rest days, he had been spending money in the city and buying clothes, bags, and various other things. There was a mink coat for his mother, a crocodile skin wallet for his father, and for himself, he bought sportswear. Each item he bought was from a big name brand, and they had all cost tens of thousands of yuan per piece. There was a reason for their costly prices, however. They were comfortable and breathable. Money was meant to be spent, after all. It was not Luo Fengs fault for being rich. During this period, Luo Feng had also taken a look at the various villas dotted around the city. Back in the past, the issue Luo Feng faced with these villas was a lack of money, meaning that he was unable to afford them. However, now that he had money, it was also equally as troublesome. Most of the good villas were already in the hands of the rich. When Luo Feng attempted to make an appointment with the homeowners, their schedules were always full, and they said that they would contact each other when they had time. To Luo Feng, it seemed that these wealthy people were not in a hurry to sell their villas. The impression he got was that they would sell them only if the price offered had given them astoundingly good profit margins. Truthfully speaking, Luo Feng also knew that he had yet to really integrate into the circle of the rich. Damn these fangirls. Luo Feng stood at the checkout counter of a store, knowing that many infatuated eyes were staring at him, but he was used to it. He pursed his lips, picked up his shopping bags and was about to leave. However, at that moment, a young goddess dressed in black, who scored 90 points in Luo Fengs aesthetic scale, came forward. She did not look like an employee of the store. Moreover, she looked to be around 20 years old, which was considered to be very young. Hello, Mr. Luo! Let me introduce myself. My name is Gu Xiaofang! Im the assistant of Ms. Su from Kang Yun Healthcare Center! Ms. Su is currently dining in the Ancient Tree Cafe across the street. Please honor her with your presence. Su Meiji had been wanting to meet Luo Feng for the past few days. However, she knew that Luo Feng was a busy man, especially with all the treasures he had recently unearthed. As such, she was in no hurry. She would gladly wait until Luo Feng had finished his work. Moreover, she now knew what Luo Feng was missing and was looking for. Kang Yun Healthcare Center? Ms. Su? Luo Feng was very familiar with this name and company because he had dealt with them many times before, where they had attempted to buy honey from him. However, upon realizing that Luo Feng had no intention of selling the honey, they had given up, or so it had seemed back then. Who would have thought they would be looking for him now? It is said that Ms. Su is also the number one beauty in Jiangnan. In a place like Jiangnan, the quality of beauties was the highest in the country. In ancient times, there was a saying that Jiangnans beauties were the best in the world. Jiangnan is the place with the highest quality of beauties in the country. In ancient times, there was a saying that Jiangnan beauties were the most beautiful in the world. However, as far as Luo Feng was concerned, these so-called first beauties, second beauties, were not necessarily very beautiful. All they had was a massive reputation and fanbase. For example, the Four Great Beauties of ancient China became famous because each of them was tied to political interests. Through their fame, people gradually started regarding them as being beautiful. Chapter 58 - 58 Jade Qilin! A Priceless Artifact! (3) 58 Jade Qilin! A Priceless Artifact! (3) Yes, our young madam wishes to talk to you about the honey! Gu Xiaofang stated the truth upfront. Being polite and beating around the bush would only leave Luo Feng with a bad impression of them. Didnt I already make myself clear on this matter? My mom really likes it, so Im planning to keep it! Luo Feng did not care about an offer that only goes up to the millions. After all, he was already worth hundreds of millions, and he was certain that his net worth would only grow in the future. There was no need to sell off such a valuable item. Ms. Su says that youll regret declining this invitation! Gu Xiaofang said with a smile and in a confident tone. Oh? Really now? Luo Feng nodded and agreed to the invite. He wanted to know just what on earth would make him regret declining the invitation. Around three minutes later. Under Gu Xiaofangs lead, Luo Feng arrived at Ancient Tree Cafe. They entered a private room and he was greeted with a beautiful lady in a black halter dress sitting on the sofa by the window. Her deep and distant gaze gave the impression that she was wise and intelligent, unlike the na?ve and simple women of her age. Moreover, she was extremely good-looking. Her jet-black hair that streamed down her shoulders was glossy and was as smooth as silk. Due to the strap dress she was wearing, her shoulders and arms were exposed, revealing her flawless skin, free from any blemishes. Although her legs were obscured from view, judging by how great her upper body look, Luo Feng could felt that she was like a goddess who had walked out of a novel. Mr. Luo, youre here? Su Meiji heard the sound of the door opening. She immediately stood up and stretched out her hand, Hello, Mr. Luo. Hello, Ms. Su, you Luo Feng was genuinely surprised. He had assumed that the so-called number one beauty was merely an exaggeration, but what he saw today was indeed beyond his imagination. He had met many beautiful women before, but the one standing before him had the most temperament of them all. Did you wish to say something? Su Meiji smiled and invited Luo Feng to sit down. She then pushed the coffee menu over. Not really, just a little surprised. Luo Feng replied as he looked down at the drink menu. Oh yeah, your assistant mentioned earlier that Id regret not coming over. By regret, you wouldnt be referring to this feast to the eyes, right? Luo Feng joked while browsing the drink menu. What if that was all? Would you have regretted it? Su Meiji asked. Emmm! Luo Feng looked up, looked at Su Meiji with appreciation, Then, I definitely wouldve regretted declining the offer. Your reputation is well-deserved. Thank you! Su Meiji smiled gently, flicked her hair, and said with a changed expression, I heard that youre is looking to buy a villa for your parents that has good Fengshui and is close to sources of public transportation? Hmm? Luo Fengs interest was instantly piqued. Sorry to trouble you, Assistant Gu. Ill have this Blue Mountain Coffee. He quickly picked out and looked into Su Meijis eyes. How did you know? To know oneself and know ones enemy is to be victorious in every battle. Of course, Ive done my research on you, but dont worry, I have my own principles when it comes to privacy. There are certain lines not meant to be crossed. Su Meiji did not try to hide anything, moreover, it was clear that the battle she was referring to was the deal regarding the honey. I see. But Im actually interested in what you mentioned earlier. Can you tell me where the house is located? Smart people speak to the point, without being long-winded. Luo Feng cut to the chase. I think the place is pretty good. I think youll like it. Su Meiji said as she tapped her phone a few times, then handed it over to Luo Feng, showing him some pictures. Chapter 59 - 59 A Villa Worth 180 Million In Hand (1) 59 A Villa Worth 180 Million In Hand (1) This villa is near the Rose Garden. Its the king of the houses there! The Fengshui is undeniably good, with mountains standing tall in its vicinity, and streams flowing near it! This king of houses even has a pretty fancy name: Heavenly Aquamoon Palace! The rooftop on the first floor is probably more than 1,500 square meters, mainly consisting of terraces, gardens, small swimming pools and other activity and exercise areas. Going down to the second floor is the living area, which is probably about 2,000 square meters, with five guest rooms of about 80 square meters each, two master bedrooms of 150 square meters each, kitchens, bathrooms, baby rooms, singing rooms, game rooms, and so on. As for the third floor, thats the highlight of this villa, because its built by the lake, so the third floor is fully underwater. It has panoramic glass panes that allows you to see the colorful fish swimming in the lake, and it makes you feel as if you are in a beautiful underwater world. As the moonlight shines down, the water surrounding the villa will refract its gentle light, giving it a shimmering effect, and making you feel as if you are truly in a Heavenly Aquamoon Palace! Su Meiji explained. Luo Feng was looking through photos of the villa. It looked as great as Su Meiji had described. Be it the environment, the Fengshui, or the houses design, Luo Feng found it highly attractive. Luo Feng had also once heard that there was a hotel in Sanya that had an underwater suite. It was said to cost 100 thousand yuan for a nights stay, which was very expensive. It is really very good, and Ms. Su has very good taste. But what about the price? Luo Feng found that the villa had suited his preferences, and so he furthered the negotiations with Su Meiji. However, deep down, Luo Feng felt that the price of the villa would be no lower than 150 million yuan. Fortunately, I am quite familiar with the owner of this villa. Their family is planning to settle down in the capital and as such, theyre planning on selling it. The price should be around 180 million yuan! The moment Su Meiji stated the price, Luo Fengs mouth twitched. It was astronomically expensive, and it seemed that he was still facing money issues. After paying his taxes, he only had 130 million yuan in hand. How on earth was he going to afford it? At this moment, Su Meiji saw the change in Luo Fengs expression and quickly added, Actually, if Mr. Luo likes it, I can call my friend. You can stay there for a while and experience it first. Then, you can consider buying it! Oh, there was this option available? Alright, Ill test this villa out then! Luo Feng had to admit that Su Meiji was indeed a good salesperson. She had thoroughly seen through Luo Feng as well as convinced him. She realized that Luo Feng was lacking funds and had suggested another method for Luo Feng to deal with his difficulties without directly bringing the issue up. Through the several-month-long trial period, Luo Feng would be able to dig up even more treasures and pay for the villa in full. Moreover, as Luo Feng had plans to head to Lin County to continue his treasure hunt, he would be able to return to the city instead of the village if it was considered inconvenient. Since youve made your decision, Ill have to inform my friend. Su Meiji directed her attention towards the phone in Luo Fengs hand. Understanding what she had meant, Luo Feng immediately handed the phone over. After sending a message to her friend, she looked up and informed Luo Feng that the matter was settled. Moreover, since the villa was already fully furnished, Luo Feng could start living in it as soon as he wanted. Oh yeah, since the residential area has only recently been opened, many of the nearby houses have not been sold yet! I believe that your good friends in the village will become richer and richer under your leadership! When the time comes, you can have them all move into the same neighborhood! Upon hearing this, Luo Feng felt even more satisfied with his purchase. A normal suite would only cost 3 to 5 million yuan in Jiangnan. Among the villagers in Luo Fengs village, the one who had been following Luo Fengs guidance the longest had already made up to 5 million yuan. Luo Feng believed that they would be able to afford a house in Rose Garden soon. After all, there were still many treasures contained within the ancient village buried underneath Shuitang Village. Luo Feng estimated that the artifacts buried below were worth tens of millions of yuan in total. Since the system would not mark anything below 10 thousand yuan, who was to say that there were not tens of thousands of artifacts still hidden below? An ancient village was no laughing matter after all. Hmm, you seem to know me quite well. Dont tell me Are you a fan who watches my livestreams daily? Luo Feng made a joke, not expecting anything. However, the other partys expression abruptly changed. They made no attempts to hide their viewership and answered, Indeed, I find your streams quite interesting, so Ive been watching them frequently. So, how much do you plan to offer for my honey? Now that Luo Feng had accepted the villa, he had no choice but to entertain Su Meijis request. After all, it was not easy to buy a villa without being properly integrated in the upper classes of society. Luxury products such as villas were all firmly in the grasps of the upper echelons. From what I know, the person in charge of Mrs. Hans Healthy Restaurant should have offered 2 million yuan? I can offer you an extra 400 thousand yuan. What do you think? Su Meiji was glad that Luo Feng had accepted her offer, and a smile from the bottom of her heart hung on her face. To be honest, I plan on keeping 0.5 kg of it for myself, but Id gladly offer you the remaining 2 kg! However, in terms of price, youd better pay 5 million for my honey! ??????? ??????? Su Meiji was rather confused. But when Feng Luo said the next sentence, she was enlightened. After all, you are the number one beauty in Jiangnan! If you dont spend more money, I wont feel at ease! Luo Feng smiled faintly. He believed that the other party could understand. After all, she was really smart. Chapter 60 - 60 A Villa Worth 180 Million In Hand (2) 60 A Villa Worth 180 Million In Hand (2) Mr. Luo, may I know what you mean by this? 5 million? And youre even deducting 0.5 kg for yourself? Gu Xiaofang had a bad temper, and upon hearing Luo Fengs ludicrous statement, she burst out in anger. Miss Su would almost never associate with people of low rank, much less treat them amicably, but she was all smiles that day. Moreover, she had even recommended a house to Luo Feng. Although Su Meiji did not go as far as selling her body to strike a deal with the villas owner, she still needed to treat them to several meals and had to go through several rounds of negotiations to reach the current settlement. And yet! Luo Feng was demanding such an exorbitant price? Ms. Su, it seems that your assistant has a rather foul temper. Luo Feng chuckled. It was normal for girls to be impulsive. Xiaofang, you misunderstood Mr. Luos words. Apologize to him now. Su Meiji could feel a creeping headache as she put her fingertips on her temples and smiled apologetically at Luo Feng. I Gu Xiaofang did not understand. Why did she need to aplogize? Was 5 million yuan not an outrageous amount? Hehe, then I take that youve accepted my offer then. Ms. Su, lets keep in touch. Feel free to come to my house to collect the honey when you have the time! Also, thanks for the villa. Well move over in a few days. Luo Feng did not make things any more difficult for the assistant. He stood up and left the private room. Su Meiji also saw him off at the door. After all, Luo Feng still had more treasures to hunt. Regardless of how beautiful Su Meiji was, Luo Fengs sights were focused solely on making money. Miss, why did you agree to a price of 5 million yuan? Isnt that ridiculously expensive? Gu Xiaofang and Su Meiji returned to the private room. The assistant asked frantically. Just like he had mentioned earlier, its all because of this title thats been attached to me! Think about the forces backing my pursuers! They are basically either billionaires or maybe even multi-billionaires! Now put yourself in his shoes, wouldnt getting involved with me be equivalent to putting yourself on a stake to be burned? And as for the benefits that I gain by becoming acquaintances with him, well, Ill let you know soon enough. But still 5 million yuan is Theres also a plus side to this pricing. After all, the more extravagant the spending, the purer my relationship with him will be in the eyes of outsiders. Itll look like a standard transaction. Upon hearing the last point, Gu Xiaofang finally understood. Wow, this man, hes able to think this far ahead? Gu Xiaofang suddenly realized and felt that her IQ was not enough. No, no, I have to apologize to him. My attitude just now was horrendous! As Gu Xiaofang spoke, she looked out of the window. She wanted to chase after him, but it was probably already too late. No worries, I got his WeChat, so let me contact him for you! Su Meiji stated as she flicked the hair in front of her forehead and spoke into her phones microphone, Mr. Luo, excuse me, but my assistant has just apologized for her rashness. Ding Dong. Luo Feng was just about to start driving when he received in message. He responded, Its okay, shes young, and Ive already forgiven her. Dont tell me that shes fallen for me? Haha! Su Meiji laughed out loud. When she passed the voice message to her assistant, she immediately ran away with a red face. She went to the cashier outside to settle the bill. However, she it was then that she learned that Luo Feng had already paid for it. Sure enough, news of Su Meiji obtaining the honey had reached Mrs. Hans Healthy Restaurant. And soon enough, they began to spread nasty rumors regarding the relationship between Su Meiji and Luo Feng, claiming that Su Meiji had seduced the young man with her looks. Both organizations were competitors to begin with, and scuffles among them were commonplace. However, Su Meijis screenshot of the 5 million yuan transaction was akin to a hard slap across the other partys face. Of course, Luo Feng had returned the extra 2.6 million yuan to Su Meiji. The whole point of the exorbitant price was for Su Meiji to get that expensive screenshot. The 5 million yuan was a fake transaction between them. Good job, Brother Feng! This villa is so beautiful! What a big villa! Its so luxurious! Man, whatd I give to live in a villa as luxurious as this! I wouldnt even ask for much, just a 10 year stay is enough to satisfy my cravings! Good for you! As long as one follows Brother Luo to hunt treasures, everyone will have a chance to make money! Agreed, Lucky Dog Wang has already made 5 million from following Luo Feng! That extends to Blind Chen too! What he lacks in vision, he makes it up in luck! Not only did he recently purchase a BMW, I heard he even got hitched with a long-legged beauty! Im so goddamn envious of him! Shut up man! Dont remind me, Ive only made 300 thousand! Three days after meeting Su Meiji, Luo Feng officially brought his parents into his new abode. He also invited his friends from the village to come over for the open house. There were about 80 people in his villa, making it a raucous and lively scene. Moreover, due to the villas massive size, even with 80 guests, there was still plenty of space to spare! The second floor of the villa had a large living room of more than 400 square meters, which was somewhat like a small square. There were more than ten tables of people. Some played cards. Some played Mahjong. The women, on the other hand, went to the kitchen to cook. There was top-quality beef, pork trotters, mutton, and other ingredients in stock. They would be taken out of the pot and enjoyed later. Dont flatter me. I already said that this is only a temporary residence. I really cant afford its 180 million price tag. Luo Feng modestly stated. Cousin, where should we go next? The places you told us about in the past, weve already visited most of them! My net worth is only 1.2 million at the moment, I feel like Im lacking! In the face of Luo Yuns question. Luo Feng touched his chin and told him the next location he had chosen. Xinan County is a large area with several mountains and rivers. I think its a good spot for treasure-hunting. Lets go there next! In truth, the real reason Luo Feng had decided to head there was due to depth now being perceived by the systems scanning abilities. As such, Luo Feng was now able to scan mountains without issues. This was because as long as an unexplored ancient ruins could be detected, the excavation process would definitely be much more cost-effective and time-saving compared to the scattered treasures from villages. This was because the ruins were usually clumped up together, and there was no need to run around. This was in contrast to village treasures where Luo Feng had to move about to locate scattered groups of treasures. One of these options was clearly superior than the other. Xinan County? What massive undertaking! Not only are the mountains there massive, there are also many villages! Upon learning of the new location, Luo Yun immediately looked forward to it. If you guys intend on following me, itll be very far from home. I think its best for you to rent a house in the county! But dont worry, I have a friend who said he knows a local boss there. He claims that theyve recently moved out of a hotel, and I offered to rent the entire building! You guys are really lucky to be able to use the rent of an ordinary house to stay in a hotel! The group of villagers laughed out loud at Luo Fengs statement. Meanwhile, Luo Yun had caught a glance of something. Wow, cousin, that person, could it be Ms. Su? Yeah, that must be Ms. Su, right? That woman is really beautiful. Shes a perfect match for Brother Luo! After all, Su Meiji had come to get honey. The womans looks made the people in the village dumbfounded. Luo Feng had no doubt that when the villagers returned home that night, their minds would likely be filled with images of her. Dont cause any trouble for me. Her powerful suitors would definitely cause me no end of trouble! Luo Feng shook his head helplessly. The difference in their status was too great. What on earth were they thinking? Before all else, he needed to look for more treasures to properly secure the 180 million villa he was currently living in. What are you afraid of, Brother Luo? With us here, the hundreds of people in the village will f*ck them up! Thats right, so what if theyre a rich second-generation heir? If we continue following Brother Luo, well all be equally as rich in the future! In truth, Luo Feng was not actually worried about Su Meijis suitors. However, his main goal was to make money. Love can come later once he had made enough of money. Another three days passed. Luo Yun led the young treasure hunters from the village and finally checked into the ruins of the former Jiangshan hotel. While they were settling down, Luo Feng began scanning the outskirts of Xin an County. He scanned a few places. Since there were not much treasures in the spots he scanned, he chose to let the villagers handle them instead. The next morning, after having breakfast in the county, Luo Feng drove off in his Hummer. Brothers! Its been ten days! Your host is now back! He looked at the mountain in front of him. After properly placing his phone, he started the livestream Chapter 61 - 61 The Treasure Hunt Continues! Abandoned Steel Mill! (1) 61 The Treasure Hunt Continues! Abandoned Steel Mill! (1) Holy crap! Old Luo is finally streaming again! What a rare sight! Whyd you go offline for 10 whole days? What were you playing during that time? You need to ask? Of course he played with several young models! How much did the host earn from the ancient villages excavation? Its probably enough to take care of a small celebrity I guess? Pfft, haha! Old Luos life is getting more and more extravagant! Back to the main topic. I believe that Old Luo has been busy these past few days trying to sell off the antiques he found. I do wonder though, just how much did he make from the village? This was a question that all viewers in the livestream were curious about. I didnt make much. Even the taxes only cost me 20 million. Oh right, this tax also includes the earnings obtained from all my previous treasures! Luo Fengs words instantly sent the viewers into a fit. F*ck! The tax already costs 20 million? If so, just how obscene is the actual figure he earned!? Our income isnt even as much as the taxes they pay! Exactly! Host, please bring me along to your next excavation! I promise that Ill be obedient! The income is around150 million, then! So, after paying his tax, he should still have around 130 million yuan! Luo Feng nodded. That sounds about right. Actually, Ive already taken a hands-off approach to the ancient village. Ive handed over most matters to the villagers living there. Stop flexing to your viewers, Luo Feng, what say you if I offer to sell you the latest Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG. Would you like it? Suddenly, Brother An who was standing behind Luo Feng spoke up. Indeed. Its high time I change my ride. A Hummer that only costs 880 thousand yuan is no longer cool. And the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class only costs 3.78 million yuan. Not only is it better, as the most expensive off-road vehicle of Mercedes-Benz, the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class is undoubtedly a monster among all off-road vehicles. The fact that it can accelerate to 100 kilometers an hour in 4.5 seconds is definitely something worth boasting about. Although they were both in square-shaped vehicles, it was still easy to distinguish between the normal G-Class and the AMG version. One could tell in a second with the mesh-plated chromium strap on the front face as well as the four exhaust pipes on both sides of the car that were hidden. Although the interior design was the same as the normal version, but compared to the normal version, the AMG version was very modern and futuristic. A large number of leather packages made the feel and texture of the product reach the top level, and it also gave quite a sporty vibe. As for its raw capabilities, there was no need to explain too deep into it. After all, it was a luxury off-road vehicle that cost millions. In terms of power, after some fine-tuning, the 4.0 TV8 engine with the same displacement could reach a maximum power of 585 horsepower. The maximum torque was 850 n/m, and the transmission system was a 9-speed manual transmission. Damn son! Holy sh*t! A G-Wagon? Old Luo is switching to a G-Wagon? A G-Wagon that costs nearly 4 million yuan? Thats awesome man! This car is definitely better than a Hummer! Of course, its not just its off-road ability that surpasses the Hummer, its the overall performance! Exactly! No matter how good a Hummer is, it only costs 880 thousand yuan. A Benz always costs a few million yuan! Brother An, you were supposed to stop the flexing, not encourage it! Weve been scammed, bamboozled, and hoodwinked by Brother An! Hes an even harder flexer Old Luo! . Seeing this, An Peng chuckled and said, Dont mind me. Im just trying to promote our newest product. If anyone wishes to buy a car, you can come and look for me. I offer great service at a great price. Who knows, I might even give you a chance to hunt for treasures with Mr. Streamer here? Yes, thats right. If you buy a Mercedes-Benz G-Class from An Peng, Ill give you a chance to join me on a 7-day-long treasure hunting trip! Whatever you dig up is yours for the taking! Who knows? Maybe in those 7 days, your Mercedes-Benz G-Class can be upgraded into a 20-million-yuan Ferrari! Luo Feng had put on a show to promote Brother Ans business. After all, Brother An relied on the commissions made from the vehicles sales to make a living. Damn, are you being serious right now? F*ck you! 4 million yuan spent only for a chance to treasure hunt with you? F*ck you and your mother! Host, give me your location, I promise I wont pummel you! Cant you lower the price a bit? Will a van do? How about a bicycle? Upon reading the comments, Luo Feng helplessly pouted and said, Theres no other choice. After all, the paths I take are usually mountainous roads. Unless you use a Mercedes-Benz G-Class, I worry that your car will break down do on the road, and I refuse to find you a new means of transport if that happens! Alright dear viewers, your favorite streamer is making a once in a lifetime exception for an old buddy like me! First come, first serve! Ive sent a link to purchase the vehicle in chat. 4 million yuan for a great ride, sounds like a good deal to me! Hurry up before you miss your chance! Youve all seen how powerful Old Luos luck is. Its not too much of a stretch to imagine replacing your new ride with a Ferrari after the 7-day long trip, right? An Peng looked at the livestream chat and stood next to the car he was promoting. The vehicle was really domineering. Not to mention, buying the car would give one a chance in participating in a 7-day long treasure hunting trip. Moreover, there were a bunch of second-generation heirs who were swimming in money lurking in chat. In mere moments, An Peng had already sold 8 G-Wagons. It was clear that they did not purchase the rides for the sake of making money via the treasure hunt. They simply wished to instill excitement within the chat. They were already rich enough, who would they need to hunt for treasures to make money? F*ck! What the f*ck? There are actually people buying it? ??????? Are you crazy? If the host takes you to a place where there arent any treasure, wont you lose a lot of money by buying that car? 8 Mercedes-Benz G-Class cars, sold, just like that? God damn! Theres really no lack of rich people in this country! Luo Fengs eyes widened when he saw this. Brothers, you guys are so awesome, continue! Continue! Dont stop! 4 million yuan per unit. 8 of them being sold meant that a total of 32 million had been spent in a blink of an eye. Chapter 62 - 62 The Treasure Hunt Continues! Abandoned Steel Mill! (2) 62 The Treasure Hunt Continues! Abandoned Steel Mill! (2) With this An Peng had made 1 million yuan from commissions. It was highly profitable. To be honest, most people did not enjoy perusing artifacts nor did they actively look for them, such activities were usually reserved for the wealthy second generation heirs or old people who had nothing better to do. As such, it was normal to have individuals as rich as these to be part of Luo Fengs viewership. At this moment, An Peng was staring at the screen in a daze. Just by being acquainted with Luo Feng, he had already made 2 million yuan in assets. Miss, the receptionist received a call. Theyre claiming that youve made a reservation for a Mercedes-Benz G-Class? Meanwhile, in the Kang Yun Healthcare Center. After knocking on the door and getting permission to enter, Gu Xiaofang pushed the door open and entered Su Meijis office. She immediately asked in puzzlement. From her interactions with Su Meiji thus far, she was the type of person to prefer small-form luxury vehicles. As such, why would she suddenly go for a Mercedes-Benz G-Class? The massive vehicles reservation had turned Gu Xiaofangs impression of Su Meiji on its head. Luo Feng is helping his friend to sell a car. Im just giving a hand. Su Meiji pointed to the livestream and continued, Besides, just because I bought it doesnt mean that Ill be the one to drive it. I recall my fathers hobby of fishing in the countryside, so Ill give it to him. Mr. Luo is selling a car for his friend, eh? Gu Xiaofang nodded and understood while giving Su Meiji a knowing look. What are you staring at me for? Is there a problem with my makeup today? Su Meiji responded to her assistants sly gaze. Nothing, miss. Youre the most beautiful, hehe! Gu Xiaofang chuckled and looked down at the screen displaying the livestream. Even from afar, she could make out the large row of words, Buy a G-Wagon to stand a chance of participating in a 7-day treasure hunt with me! Miss, you Upon noticing those words, her understanding of the situation had only solidified even further. So, the young miss wishes to partake in a treasure hunting experience with Luo Feng? Su Meiji was embarrassed. The row of words were absent from the livestream just moments ago. She claimed to have been supporting Luo Fengs friends business, but now, the line between goodwill and affection seemed be blurred. Miss, even if you like him, you should try to withhold your feelings for the time being! After all, your pursuers are way too powerful and way too nosy! With all the connections and assets currently at Mr. Luos disposal, theres no way he can handle this amount of heat! Personally, I think you lend him a hand by getting him connected with more influential figures. After all, he can easily make friends in your social circle via his treasure hunting skills alone! Once he becomes influential enough, then, you two can be together! You brat. Su Meiji had only bought a car, and yet, her assistant had read too deep into the lines and had begun giving advice on how to support Luo Feng? How far-fetched. How could Su Meiji fall in love with him in such a short amount of time? Things like love at first sight only existed in television dramas. Sure, Luo Feng might have been handsome in his own right, but the amount of handsome men whom Su Meiji had met over the years were uncountable. Did I say something wrong? Gu Xiaofang saw a sharp glower in Su Meijis eyes, and she was slightly frightened by it. She immediately shut up and lowered her head. I say, Gu Xiaofang, just what kind of nonsense have you been reading? Yes, I am interested in hunting for treasures with him, but thats purely just treasure hunting. After all, Im finding it quite fun. Why else would I be watching his livestreams if I dont find it fun? Su Meiji rolled her eyes, but she did not get angry at Gu Xiaofang. It was not easy to find a pure young assistant who was willing to think so far ahead for her master. She did not want to lose such a good assistant over such a trifling matter. Then, when will you be joining him? Gu Xiaofang spoke the words carefully. Not now, at least. After all, Ive only recently obtained the honey. I need to publicize it well so that I can bring back those wealthy customers we lost previously. Su Meiji could still distinguish between her interests and work. Her goal was to create a chain of health centers worth tens of billions before she turned 30. She had not once lost sight of this goal. On the other side, Luo Feng and An Peng were staring at the soaring sales of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class in disbelief. They were simply dumbfounded. There were already more than 20 reservations. It seemed that the rich really do have an interest in treasure hunting! The sales had gone up so much that the two of them had almost forgotten that they were there to look for treasure. Old Luo, look! Isnt this the rich lady, Summer Bubbles Awaken a Smoky Rain who sent you an Angels Descent worth 88 thousand yuan previously? She has also spent 380 thousand yuan as a deposit to book a Mercedes-Benz G-Class? An Peng pointed at the database in the background in disbelief. After all, if Summer Bubbles Awaken a Smoky Rain were truly a woman, she should not be interested in vehicles of the G-Class variety. Who is this person? Theyve never even revealed their identity before!? Luo Feng looked at the ID. He could not think of any rich women he knew who could be this mystery viewer. However, after receiving her support twice in a row, Luo Feng sent her a private message that said, Hello, you should be a girl, right? What should I call you? Are you interested in treasure hunting? Also, thank you for the Angels Descent last time. Summer Bubbles Awaken a Smoky Rain: I wont be revealing my name! Also, I dont mind sending gifts if its to cheer you on! As for treasure hunting, Im occupied for the near future, so if possible, Id like you to reserve the opportunity until Im free! No problem, anytime! Luo Feng replied, and beyond the simple interaction, the two did not exchange any more words. Ive taken a look at her background. It seems that her only history on the platform is when she sent the gift to you, and nothing else. Could she have come especially for you? An Peng touched his chin and analyzed. I dont know. Who cares? She wont even say who she is. Luo Feng shrugged helplessly. He looked at the screen again. He realized that many of the audience members were starting to feel dissatisfied. They were all cursing. After all, he was here to look for treasure, not to sell cars. Im sorry, you got scolded again because of me! Seeing this, An Peng shrugged and apologized helplessly. Its fine, its fine. Luo Feng cleared his throat. Alright, the link to sell the car is temporarily closed! Those of you who still wish to purchase it can wait until tomorrow. For now, Ill be starting the treasure hunt, and Im sure youre all curious, where am I going to head to today? Old Luo, do you want to take a look at the abandoned steel mill in front? An Peng casually pointed to the front and joked. Dammit! Brother An, how could that kind of location contain any treasure? Thats right! Wont it just be some abandoned scrap iron? Go somewhere else instead! Brother An must be crazy! Everyone was scolding An Peng for having a screw loose in his head. Luo Feng could not sit still. He was a protective person. He immediately activated his scanning system and scanned the steel mill. After all, the system had not been upgraded yet, and his reputation points were almost at a million. A single scan only cost 50 thousand reputation points. In a way, Luo Feng could use it as he pleased. However, what he did not know was that he was only a few tens of thousands away from levelling up. [ Ding! Scanning! ] [ Scan complete! ] The next moment, countless air waves seemed to have washed over Luo Feng. Within the steel mill, countless dense purple dots had appeared. Holy crap! Why the f*ck are there so many of them? There should be close to a thousand of them? And theyre all clumped up in a pile? Packed. Very densely packed. This was the most concentrated amount of dots Luo Feng had ever seen. How many purple dots were there? Luo Feng could not count them all. In any case, they were all close to each other, like a beehive. There were definitely more than a thousand of them. Moreover, judging by their deep purple shade, Luo Feng surmised that each of their individual worth was more than 10 thousand. What could they be? Of course, apart from the countless purple dots, there were also a few purple and green dots scattered around the steel mill. Lets go to the steel mill, Brother An! Huh? Upon Luo Fengs words. An Peng was dumbfounded. In truth, the situation he made was merely a casual joke. What the f*ck, are they really heading to the abandoned steel mill? Its probably poisonous. Dont go in there. If there truly was something precious, why would it be abandoned to begin with? By the way, is this abandoned steel mill a land without an owner? If no one has managed it within the past five years, its considered to be an ownerless piece of land! I live near that place. Ive been there many times to collect bricks and scrap iron. Ive made a lot of money from it! Haha, brother, you sure you can travel to and fro on such a crappy road? Luo Feng ignored his viewers complaints. He was looking forward to the site this time. What exactly were those countless purple dots? Chapter 63 - 63 Countless Dots Underneath! (1) 63 Countless Dots Underneath! (1) With the treasure hunting location decided, Luo Feng and An Peng decided to return home. They were in no hurry to hunt for treasures, as the goal of the livestream this time around was solely to scout out potential spots. Due to this, they had not brought any tools with them. Back at home, Luo Feng packed up some small tents, dry food, mineral water, and folding chairs. Of course, he did not forget to bring his divine tool, the Swallowtail Hoe. After all, he could not be certain that there were no treasures underground. In any case, bringing the Swallowtail Hoe was an extra precaution as well as a guarantee. By the time they had left and returned to the treasure-hunting site, 40 minutes had passed. I say, Old Luo, I doubt theres anything to look forward to in a steel mill! Cant we change the treasure-hunting location? The hosts predictions always seem to come true. I believe it should work in his favor this time too! Yup! You should be used to the hosts scarily accurate predictions by now, right?! Im just curious why the host is suddenly interested in an abandoned steel factory! Hahaha! Host, do you want to challenge the little forest behind the mills staff dormitory? Theres definitely good stuff there! Yes, yes, yes! Hurry up and head there, host! Im sure theres a bag with billions in it! Daf*q! What do you mean? how can a bag contain billions of funds? We found a na?ve one my friends, everyone, come laugh at this fool! In the face of these fans ridicule, Luo Feng rolled his eyes and said, You want me to go to the woods behind the staff dormitory? Alright then ???? ?????? Youre really going there? Host, dont you think its too dirty? F*ck! Dont, dont, dont! Ill puke if you really find a small bag filled with billions! Luo Feng ignored them again and stated aloud, But I dont think we should go to the woods behind the normal staff dormitory. Do you see the three-story building on the side? That should be the dormitory of the steel mills leaders. Lets go to the small forest behind that building. There might be some big goods there. After all, Luo Feng practically had cheats on, and via his system, he could see a number of dots around the building. It was definitely worth exploring. Hahaha, the host is smart! Yeah! Theres definitely big stuff there! I think Old Luos thinking is good! Who knows, he might even come up with something valuable. What do you mean? I dont understand! To put it more clearly, those leaders must be rolling in money. So, when they go there in a hurry to relief themselves, its easy for them to leave something in the woods. Being the woods and all, Im sure once they drop something, its not easy to locate them! So thats how it is! I see! Were failures! Failures I say! It seems like we are still unenlightened! While the viewers were chatting, Luo Feng and An Peng, the two good friends, walked all the way to the small forest behind the dormitory of the leaders. Luo Feng looked up. The forest was mainly made up of wild trees. None of them were artificially planted. Therefore, it looked rather messy, due to no one maintaining it for several years. The ground of the small forest was filled with weeds. There was also no need to worry about stepping on bombs. Due to the factory being abandoned for ages, those bombs had almost definitely been washed away by the rain and had served to fertilized the earth. Brother An, youd better wear a pair of gloves in such a place. Theres too much garbage here! Luo Feng advised as he brought out a pair of gloves from his pocket. After putting it on, he immediately entered the small forest. This time, Luo Feng did not waste any time and walked straight to the markings. However, he still pretended to look around as he headed to the spots. Around ten minutes later, Luo Feng had not found anything besides heaps of trash. There was nothing else. Im so bored, host. Can you stop looking in the forest? Seeing all these trash gives me a bad mood! Yeah, lets go somewhere else. Its all trash. What treasures can there be here? Didnt someone say that the leaders were in a hurry? Where are the precious things that were left behind? There probably isnt any? Just as everyone in the livestream started to complain, Feng Luo stopped pretending and walked towards the dot. Luo Feng knew not of what was hidden there, but he saw no problem with determining it later. Everyone, look! Theres an exquisite-looking black box! Luo Feng shouted. When An Peng heard this, he stopped searching and came over. What an exquisite box! What is it for? Theres a layer of plastic on the surface! It looks like some kind of high-end electronic equipment? The box was jet-black and was protected by a layer of plastic film to protect it against the wind and rain. As a result, there was no noticeable damage to the item. [Ding! Congratulations, host! You have found a 20-year-old Samsung mobile phone!] [ In the current market! It is worth around 30 thousand US dollars! ] [ If converted, it is worth around 210 thousand yuan! ] [ Samsung SPH-N270 ] [ This Samsung phone has a very futuristic style, and it became famous thanks to the movie The Matrix Reloaded. The protagonist Neo used this phone in the film. ] [ Since its release in 2003, the Samsung SPH-N270 has been a collectible item for Matrix fans, and it still is today. Of course, its value has multiplied many times over the past 20 years. ] Brothers! Its a cell phone box! And its a little old! Luo Feng pulled back his gloves and picked up the item. Naturally, he did not doubt that many antique phones were very valuable. This was because many of Samsungs antique phones were works of art. Several models are made of gold or studded with diamonds, and were worth a lot of money. Chapter 64 - 64 Countless Dots Underneath! (2) 64 Countless Dots Underneath! (2) However, Luo Feng did not know why the new phone box was left there without ever being opened. Was it a gift from a rich man who was wooing a girl? Was it thrown away by a girl in anger? Anyway, who cares. As long as it was valuable. Daf*q! Was the owner seriously ill or something? How can he just toss a brand new phone aside! Exactly! In the past, mobile phones cost thousands of yuan! I think its a Samsung too? Yes, looking at the case, its indeed an antique Samsung mobile phone! Wait This cant be a Samsung SPH-N270, right? The host is rich! This cell phone is worth 30 thousand US dollars! Holy sh*t! 30 thousand dollars? Is there a mistake? Who would spend 30 thousand dollars for a phone that cant even use QQ? If you dont know the value of antique phones, you should keep quiet. Dont come out and embarrass yourself, okay? Yes, a Samsung SPH-N270 is definitely worth this price! Man, when the host mentioned big goods, this was not what I had in mind! Luo Feng smiled faintly. He brushed the dust off the box and threw it to An Peng. An Peng also scratched his head. He could not fathom why this phone had been tossed aside. [ Ding! Wallet! ] [ Value: 18,004 yuan ] [ Old crocodile skin wallet: Worth 18 thousand yuan! ] [ 4 packets of toilet paper inside: 4 yuan ] The heck? Is this the legendary wallet that contains no money despite its luxury material? Gold on the outside but sh*t on the inside? Luo Feng shook his head helplessly. He thought of those rich people in the past who carried around their shiny and real leather bags that contained no money within them, only toilet paper Its actually crocodile skin from back then? Awesome! Its worth 10 to 20 thousand now! They only stored four packets of toilet paper in there? Holy cow! They didnt even bother putting a single cent of money? Werent all the big bosses like this back then? Hahaha, its the same now, actually. Those rich influencers on the internet pretend to make millions each year, but are actually eating cornbread behind the scenes. Kekw, although their methods are different, there are still a lot of people pretending to be rich! At the very least, you have to buy your own big brand bags back then. Nowadays, all the fake socialites in Shanghai rent their bags from some crowdsourced marketplace! Everyone was speechless. It felt as if they had returned to a decade where the rich paraded around on the streets with their genuine leather bags. Many of the viewers envied these rich people back when they were young. However, when many of them grew up, they soon realized that most of them were multi-level marketing salespeople or unscrupulous merchants who sold shady things. After another ten minutes of pretending, Luo Feng headed to another marked spot. Pushing aside some weeds, he found a ring. [ Ding! You have found a ring! ] [ Material: Diamond ] [ Weight: 1 carat, worth 300 thousand! ] Old Luo, you found a ring? An Peng saw that a glittering item in Luo Fengs hand and immediately came over. An Peng was down on his luck that day. He had not located a single thing of value, unless he counted a pair of leather shoes which Luo Feng claimed were worth 80 yuan. Yeah, it looks like a diamond ring, right? Luo Feng made a casual remark. However, the livestreams chat immediately became restless. Motherf*cker! A diamond ring? A diamond ring? What the f*ck? You actually found a diamond ring? is this for real? Host, please take a closer look and tell us how many carats you think it is? How much does a 1 carat diamond ring cost? Experts, come out and explain! Lets put it this way. An entry-level 10-carat diamond ring costs about 2 to 5 million yuan. The price of a medium grade diamond ring can be around 5 to 10 million, and a high grade can be more than 10 million. The host is rich! Looking at the diamond ring in his hand, its at least a few dozen carats, right? Idiot, how can it be smooth without filling it with other substances? A pure diamond? Youd be a fool to think that! A 10-carat genuine diamond ring is already at the level of a wealthy family. Of course, if youre talking about fake diamonds, then forget what I just said! Luo Feng noticed his excited chat and stated, Dont be so excited. Its only 1 carat, but its still worth 300 thousand yuan! 300 thousand? An Peng, on the other hand, had only become even more enthusiastic. Luo Fengs luck was really amazing. This guy must have combed through this place in advance, right? As for how he had gone through it, it has always been a mystery. In truth, An Peng was a little suspicious that Old Luos treasure hunts were always scripted. But after inspecting the activities from all aspects, his suspicions always get debunked. Tsk, its only 1 carat! I suspect that Old Luo is using a metal detector! This thing isnt suited to Old Luos wealth. Give it to me instead. Ill use it to propose to my girlfriend! Brother, its an item from decades ago. Arent you afraid that its worn by a dead person? Hahaha! Im not afraid that it belongs to a dead person. Old Luo, mail it to me! Not willing to entertain his chats dumb antics, Luo Feng stashed the ring away in be bothered with them. If they wanted diamonds, they could go pick them up themselves. After putting the ring away in an evidence bag, Luo Feng ran to a different spot and began to search. [ Ding! Special tool!] [ Level 10 Jeet Kune Do! ] [ By clicking on the learn button, you can immediately max it out! ] [ This type of martial art is not limited to the form as it mainly depends on ones familiarity and awareness of surroundings to comprehend its essence. ] [ As a level 10 expert, you can handle 20-30 assailants without breaking a sweat! ] Wow! Another special item dropped? Awesome! I can take down 20 to 30 people all at once? Is the system sure that its not just 2 or 3 people? Luo Feng was surprised. Was this not like picking up a martial arts manual? Luo Feng did not waste any time and clicked the learn button to raise his Jeet Kune Do level to level 10 via his backpack. Chapter 65 - 65 Countless Dots Underneath! (3) 65 Countless Dots Underneath! (3) In an instant, Luo Feng felt all the meridians in his body surge. There was an indescribable sense of comfort washing over his body. He also started to sweat slightly. However, he could feel a newfound strength welling up within both his hands and feet. In his mind, a range of theories and practical experiences about Jeet Kune Do had seemingly manifested out of thin air. In particular, a series of memories of decades of hard training poured into Luo Fengs mind. At this moment, he was already a Jeet Kune Do master. This is amazing! Even if the system suddenly disappears in the future, I can still make a living being the presidents bodyguard! Luo Feng was overjoyed, but he soon switched back to streamer mode, namely, it was time to get back to treasure hunting. Following the discovery of the manual, Luo Feng located a few pieces of clothing and jewelry that were worth thousands to tens of thousands of yuan. He had collected around five of such items, and he had handed them all to An Peng. Of course, Luo Feng was in no hurry to head to the purple-dot rich zones. He preferred to finish locating the stragglers first. Part of the reason was due to his role as a streamer, as he should be saving the best show for last. He would start off with some low value goods, and occasionally some slightly pricey ones, before going to the main prizes. This way, he would be able to maintain viewer engagement by sprinkling some excitement throughout the entire stream. At this moment On the outskirts of the abandoned steel factory, a burly man passed by. He stood on a hill and looked in the direction of the small forest where Luo Feng was. Upon noticing Luo Feng, his expression shifted and he immediately made a call. Hello, Mr. Chen. It seems like two streamers have entered the forest! What? What are they doing there? Hasnt it been many years since someone has gone there? I dont know, Mr. Chen. They look like theyre looking for something? Keep a close eye on them. As long as they dont find my place, just let them be! Got it, Mr. Chen! The brawny man hung up the phone, but it was obvious from both the brawny mans expression and Mr. Chens tone on the other end of the phone that they were very worried. Guys! Come and take a look! The soil here is rather loose! Even if it has been many years, I can still tell that this soil has been artificially filled! Luo Feng looked at the sky. The sun was about to set. As such, he readied himself to discover the last treasure of the day. Otherwise, his viewers would likely feel bored. (o) What? How could he tell the soil was artificially filled? Ikr! I cant tell! It looks pretty compact to me, though? Hmm, the streamer probably noticed something that cant be determined via camera. Maybe. After all, the host is really amazing! In truth, Luo Feng did not notice that the soil was loose. He was talking complete nonsense. After all, he could see countless dots underneath him, and thus, he surmised that it was not a natural-forming clump of treasure. After all, natural resources would not be packed by the thousands in such a compact manner. Old Luo, when you put it like that, dont you think that there could be corpses lying underneath? Suddenly, An Peng voice his worries aloud. A strange atmosphere descended upon the livestream (o) Could a murderer have buried a body in there? F*ck this! Host, please stop digging. This is such a terrifying thought! Please be careful or else your livestream might get banned! Hahaha, theres dont be afraid. I for one, think its quite exciting! Now that Old Luo is the number one treasure hunter on this platform, whenever he starts streaming, the gifts that roll in will be in the range of hundreds of thousands! The platform has no choice but to act at Luo Fengs beck and call! Thats right. Even though there are only 300 thousand followers, were all hardcore fans! Indeed, just today alone, he has already sold more than 20 Mercedes-Benz to the wealthy! With this kind of power and influence, the platform will not dare to ban Old Luos livestream! The viewers comments were by no means an exaggeration, as Luo Fengs current status on the platform was very high. He was highly popular, and there had even been several advances from female streamers towards him as they attempted to leech traffic off of Luo Fengs livestreams. However, Luo Feng rejected them every time. Anyhow, Luo Feng doubted that there were corpses underneath him. All he could see are the various dots littered below. I dont care. It doesnt matter if its a corpse! Im going to start digging! Lets see whats buried underneath! As soon as Luo Fengs voice subsided, he began to dig. The Swallowtail Hoe went down on the hard soil. Even though it was very compact, Luo Feng was a like a perpetual motion machine. Nothing could deter him as he continued to dig non-stop Chapter 66 - 66 A Huge Iron Crate! 150 Kilograms! Whats Inside? (1) 66 A Huge Iron Crate! 150 Kilograms! Whats Inside? (1) Hey there brothers, what are you up to? While Luo Feng was hard at work digging the spot with countless dots A few burly men appeared from within the forest. Although they looked fierce, they had friendly smiles on their faces, like old farmers. Huh? Oh w-were hosting a stream where we hunt for treasures in the wild! An Peng momentary shock was immediately replaced with a deep sense of fear, and then a wave of relief as he noticed their kind expressions. It was only then that he realized that they were just some strong, middle-aged farmers. A treasure-hunting streamer? There seems to be a lot of streamers of this variety on the internet recently! I wonder who started this trend! The leader of the group, a burly man exclaimed. From what he recalled, there seemed to be a treasure hunting streamer who was a cut above the rest and had discovered countless treasures, causing a certain platform to blow up in popularity. However, he did not pay much attention to it. Hello! Are you all farmers from nearby? Luo Feng put the Swallowtail Hoe on the ground, rested for a while, and greeted the newcomers with a smile. However, he felt that there was something fishy with the new group of people. Could they be here to steal the treasure? Emm, yep, definitely, were farmers who work nearby! Everyone else calls me Chen the Fourth! Chen the Fourth gave a courteous smile as he introduced himself. Suddenly, a skinny farmer dressed in rags ran over and shouted, Brother Fourth, there are villagers over there who found an ancient tomb in a cellar. Do you want to go over and take a look? What? An ancient tomb? An Pengs eyes immediately widened. Good Lord, theres someone whos even luckier than Luo Feng? Really? Should we go and take a look? Chen the Fourth stood up excitedly and glanced at Luo Feng as he thought to himself. Arent you a treasure hunter? You must be interested, right? Had Luo Feng been the type of streamer who filmed luxury cars, the thin man from earlier would have shouted that a limited edition Ferrari had appeared instead. The goal was to divide Luo Fengs attention from the spot he was currently digging at. Chen the Fourth had no clue what had possessed Luo Feng to dig at that spot in particular, but the fact of the matter was that he needed to stop before he went too deep. As he walked, Chen the Fourth constantly snuck glances at Luo Feng. However, much to his chagrin, he realized that Luo Feng had not budged an inch from where he stood. The heck are you guys looking at me for? You were the ones who found the tomb, not me. My treasure are the dots right underneath me. Why should I bother care about something that I wont be able to make money off? Cmon man! Arent you going to at least take a look? Thats right! Although its not yours, you can still go over and broaden your horizons! Maybe the soil youre standing on used to be a pit for cooking barbecue? Dont be such a spoilsport, host! I strongly request to see the ancient tomb! Upon reading his chat, Luo Feng immediately shook his head and said to his viewers, Im sorry, but dont bother to convince me. Im not interested in what others find! Luo Feng exclaimed as he continued to dig. Soon, a pile of soil had appeared beside the pit that Luo Feng was digging. Upon hearing Luo Fengs intentions, Chen the Fourth become even more anxious. He rolled his eyes and his expression sank. He then asked, Hey, brother, where did you get that wallet from? My friend picked this up in the woods. An Peng noticed the sudden change in his expression and was shocked. Huh, that crocodile skin wallet Brother Fourth, isnt it the one you had when you were 27ish years old? I remember that you dropped it in this little forest, right? Yes, I have an impression of it. Its this wallet! With Chen the Fourth leading the way, his followers started to echo after him. After all, since his initial attempt to lure Luo Feng away had failed, he needed a new avenue to divert his attention elsewhere. After all, there was bound to be surveillance cameras in the area, and the police had been guarding it. It was obviously impossible to beat someone up and take them away. You said you dropped this wallet? Luo Feng immediately frowned. Im sorry, but its been lost for so long. Its no longer owned. Its been more than 5 years. It belongs to whoever picked it up. I have no obligation to return it to you! Brother, though its not worth much, I really liked this wallet. It was a gift from my girlfriend. Could you return it to me? Or else He had found an excuse. Chen the Fourths expression immediately turned malicious. Or else what? Are you here to cause trouble? Luo Feng finally understood. This was not even his wallet. Go eat sh*t and die. He had already sensed that something was amiss right from the start, and now, Chen the Fourth and his gang are finally showing their true colors. Although Luo Feng had no idea what their true goal was, this was definitely shaping up to be a massive problem. Trouble? Yeah, definitely! If you dont give me back my wallet today, I wont let this matter rest! I dont care if its been 5 years or not. That is my wallet! Even if the place was under the polices surveillance, Chen the Fourth was not afraid. Because he was now a good citizen. Nothing would happen even if they went to the police station. Go to hell! Chen the Fourth leaped at Luo Feng. Luo Feng responded with a kick that sent Chen the Fourth tumbling a meter or 2 away. Holy sh*t! Holy sh*t! (o) What the hell? The host is actually good at fighting? That kick? I think Ive seen a video of Bruce Lee doing it once! What speed and power! Has the host been possessed by Bruce Lee? It was not just the viewers who were shocked. Chen the Fourths men were equally dumbfounded. Upon regaining their senses, they hurriedly helped Chen the Fourth get back up. No need to help me up! Go! These outsiders came to our village and cause trouble! Beat them up until they return me my wallet! He firmly maintained this excuse. With their leaders words imbuing them with strength, the whole gang of farmers leaped at Luo Feng and An Peng. Bam! Bam! Bam! Thonk! Thonk! Thonk! Luo Feng put aside his Swallowtail Hoe and began dealing with the group of assailants. Using his Swallowtail Hoe alongside his now Level 10 Jeet Kune Do would definitely kill his assailants. With that Chapter 67 - 67 A Huge Iron Crate! 150 Kilograms! Whats Inside? (2) 67 A Huge Iron Crate! 150 Kilograms! Whats Inside? (2) In a standard action film, a scene where one person had taken on dozens of people at once was a result of neatly cut together frames and tons of cuts. However, at this moment, around 7 people could be seen lying flat on the ground. Some were clutching their stomachs and crying out in pain. Some had their bones completely broken. Meanwhile, Chen the Fourth had been beaten up so badly that his head had swollen to the size of a pigs, and his nose was bleeding profusely. Holy cow! ???? Its like a Demon Lord descending from the heavens, our host is really a Taisui God! Hes downright awesome! Luo Fengs viewers were dumbfounded. Just from the scuffle alone, Luo Fengs livestream had gained approximately 10 thousand fans! His stream had made it all the way to the hot and trending page of the platform. Who could blame him? After all, what the viewers had just witnessed felt like a scene taken right out of a movie, but even better! The meaty thumps that accompanied each hit! The nosebleeds that sprayed across the assailants faces! Everything looked extremely realistic no matter how the viewers attempted to nitpick. Moreover, upon deeper consideration, Luo Feng had been digging fiercely and quickly throughout all his streams. When the viewers put two and two together, they came to a conclusion, Luo Feng had been a martial arts expert all along! Nee-naw nee-naw! Very quickly. Before Luo Feng could even make a police call, police cars had arrived. Luo Feng was puzzled by this sight. How could they appear so quickly in the wilderness? Officer, we An Peng walked up and was about to explain. But Captain Sun waved his hand and said, Explanations are unneccessary! I already know everything! You knew? Dumbfounded by the officers words, Luo Feng looked at the assailants that were sprawled across the ground and asked, What about these people? Ill be taking them away! They clearly instigated the fight, and you were merely defending yourself! As Captain Sun spoke, 8 or so policemen got out of their cars and immediately escorted the group of attackers to their vehicles. They did not resist. Chen the Fourth only sighed helplessly. He had a feeling that things were not going to go his way, but at least he had tried his best. Mr. Chen1 can only blame himself for what was to come. Well, Captain Sun, can you please enlighten me as to how you guys were aware of the situation unfolding here? You didnt even bother to take our report of the situation, after all. Curiosity piqued, Luo Feng posed the question to the police captain. Its simple. Do you know of Chen Zhilong? Captain Sun continued, He used to be one of the top entrepreneurs here in Jiangnan. I know, I know, As a local of Jiangnan, how could I not know of Chen Zhilong? Furthermore, my family has a grudge with this dog. No, it wasnt just my family, but the entire village. When Chen Zhilong first came to the Qingshan Village to start a business, he had colluded with the local village chief to purchase the lands at a lowered rate. As a result, he had stroked the ire of the entire village towards him. Yes, he was once the director of Yuanchi Steel Factory! He had embezzled a lot of money! We received a tip-off regarding his illegal activities, but we havent been able to find a single trace of evidence pertaining to the matter! As a result, we have been forced to let him off scott-free! But there are rumors that out the few hundred million that he had embezzled, part of it lies within this abandoned steel factory! Though we have no clue where it is hidden, as its massive size makes scouring it in any systemic manner rather difficult. As such, weve set up several surveillance cameras around the area, trying to catch him in the act of collecting the money! And from what had seen via the cameras earlier, these hooligans seemed to be deliberately leading you away! We surmised that the spot youre digging at holds the money that has been embezzled! So, all you have to do now is continue digging! Well send a few more trucks worth of men to watch over you while you dig! With your help, we might finally be able to collect enough evidence to put Chen Zhi Long behind bars! Captain Sun exclaimed. With this, the doubts and suspicions plaguing Luo Feng had been cleared. Not long after, several more police trucks arrived at the area and surrounded it. In juxtaposition to his tens of thousands of virtual viewers, Luo Feng now had hundreds of live viewers watching him dig as well. Hurry up and dig, kid. You dont need our help with it, right? Captain Sun saw Luo Fengs confused look and patted him on the shoulder, giving him an encouraging smile as he did so. Alright, Ill start digging then! Luo Feng came back to his senses and began to dig. Wow! Host, your influence is growing by the second! You now have hundreds of actual people watching you dig! Impressive! All I can say is that youre awesome, man! All the best, host! You must dig out the evidence! There were more and more people flooding into the livestream as rumors spread of a live streamer uncovering a conspiracy regarding the embezzlement of millions of funds. How could anyone restrain their curiosity regarding such a juicy situation? Of course, Luo Feng had also asked for Captain Suns permission to continue the livestream before he started digging. In response, Captain Sun had given his approval, saying that they would not interrupt his broadcast. Here, Little Luo, have a cigarette. Why dont you rest for a while? Youre pretty good at this! You fought off 8 or so attackers at once, and they didnt manage to land a single hit on you? Youve been practicing martial arts since you were young, havent you? Captain Sun handed him a cigarette. Luo Feng grabbed the cigarette, but instead of putting it into his mouth, he placed it above his ear and answered, Nah, I dont need to rest. Just from the look in your eyes, I could tell that youre highly expectant of whats contained underneath all this soil. As for my martial skill, Ive actually trained myself in secret. Even my parents arent aware of it, and I was only forced to show my hand because of the situation that unfolded earlier. At this point. Luo Feng gave the police captain a sly smile. Damn, youve been really dedicated in keeping your abilities a secret, huh? To think that youve been able to keep such strength under wraps for so long, even to your own parents. Are you interested in joining our reconnaissance team? Or I can even introduce you to the military! Seeing Luo Fengs quick dismissal of his first offer, Captain Sun immediately followed it up with an offer to work in the military. However, the other party still did not seem to be interested. Thank you, Captain Sun! My hobby is treasure hunting, and Im going to travel all over the country doing so! Luo Feng had a cheat system in place. In order to prosper in life, this was the only path he could take. If he were to ever head to a different industry, he was bound to flounder. Upon hearing this, Captain Sun went silent and did not disturb Luo Feng any further. Everyones eyes were fixed on the area under Luo Fengs hoe. An hour passed. A two-meter deep hole had been dug. Bam! Suddenly. Luo Fengs Swallowtail Hoe seemed to have struck an iron lump. Luo Feng felt the massive recoil from the impact travelling to his hands. Little Luo? Have you found it? Captain Sun stood up and shouted excitedly. I think Ive found it! Luo Feng was also excited. Just what exactly were those countless dots he had spotted? Did Chen Zhilong embezzle all his assets and turn them into gold bars before burying them? It was worth mentioning that Captain Sun had relinquished all rights of whatever that had been dug to up to Luo Feng. However, before Luo Feng could fully claim it as his own, Captain Sun had to first take it into custody so that it could be used as evidence against Chen Zhilong. Its a huge metal crate! After removing the soil that had covered the surface of the object, a big, shiny, box was revealed to Luo Feng Is this made out of steel? How can it not rust at all? Plus, it seems to be rather big? Its at least 1 meter tall. Using his Swallowtail Hoe, Luo Feng quickly scraped away at the surrounding walls. Once he was certain that there were no more similar crates to be found, he then shouted, This things a little heavy! I think well need a few bundle of ropes to pull it up! Alright! Captain Sun nodded and shouted excitedly, Everyone, come over and help pull this crate up! Around 7 minutes later. With the help of the many officers, the crate had finally been pulled up from within the hole. It weighed around 150 kilograms. It was very heavy. Useless! Chen the Fourth, that useless piece of trash! I swear theyll pay for this! Cant they try and use their brain more? There must have been some way to lure that stupid streamer away without resorting to violence! Losing the fight is one thing, but I cant believe that they were even captured by the police and sent to the police station! Also, what was that acting? Any person with a semblance of a braincell could tell that they were purposefully trying to lead the streamer away from the area! At this very moment, in one of his houses within Jiangnan City, Chen Zhilong was boiling with fury. The embezzled funds he had hidden had remained undiscovered for years, and many of the officials had been helpless against him. Though he had made plans to collect them at one point, after investigating the site, he realized that there were tons of cameras trained on the area. As such, he had chosen to ignore the money, and had forbade any of his subordinates from digging the area. Because once they were caught, he too, would eventually be caught. The serial number of the money was recorded within the police database. Once the embezzled funds had appeared, Chen Zhilongs fate was sealed. Mr. Chen, why dont we flee? The police would come knocking at our doors at any moment! An old butler beside him said worriedly. Where can I even flee to? Im probably being watched as we speak! Once we make it to the border, Im sure therell be a way for us to flee the officials sights! Also, what kind of luck does this Luo Feng guy have? To think that out of all the possible locations that he could dig at, he somehow managed to dig at MY spot? Chen Zhilong swore to himself that he would take his revenge at Luo Feng. However, the more pressing issue at the moment was that now that his secret was out, was there a way for him to escape? That was a huge question mark, even for someone of his means and resources. Meanwhile, in the area around the abandoned steel factory, a loud bang resounded. Luo Feng channeled all his strength and slammed his hoe into the big metal lock blocking access into the crate. Once the box was opened. The 100 or so officers that were present swarmed towards Luo Feng. They widened their eyes in curiosity of what was contained within. A musty smell filled the air, and very quickly, its contents were laid bare for all to see. Chapter 68 - 68 Scanning the Steel Factory Again! 300 Dots! (1) 68 Scanning the Steel Factory Again! 300 Dots! (1) (o). () Damn! (O_o)?? Motherf*ck Theres this much money? ????? All anyone could see Was a huge iron crate filled with the brim with money. There was not a single gap within the crate either. Everything was stacked neatly, and each stack of cash was worth 10 thousand yuan. Putting all the stacks together, the whole crate was likely worth around 10 million yuan in cash. In truth, even Luo Feng was shocked at this moment. While 10 million might have been a trifling figure if viewed via the lens of a bank account statement Visually speaking, it was an eye-opening experience, to say the least. [ Ding! Congratulations, host! You have obtained 15 million in cash! Value: 16 million ] Huh, what the f*ck? Why is it worth an extra million? It literally states right there that theres only 15 million in cash? Could the value of the paper notes have increased? No, that cant be right, these notes were printed during 2005! Their value shouldnt appreciate! Luo Feng was dumbfounded at first, but soon, his neurons fired and he quickly connected the dots. Could it be because Im assisting the authorities in catching Chen Zhilong? Maybe the reward for his capture is a million yuan? That might be why. No wonder there are a thousand plus purple dots here. Theres probably like 1.5 thousand of 10 thousand yuan notes in here. Holy sh*t. This is freaking amazing. Lil Li, come over quickly and take down the serial number of these banknotes. Do they belong to the batch that were tracking? Captain Sun looked at the money and audibly gulped. Throughout all his years serving as the captain of the force, this was the first time he had ever seen so much physical cash lying before him. It had likely tallied to 15 million. Assuming that all the money was neatly stacked, he had made a rough mental calculation of the total value by approximating the crates dimensions. This mental calculation was aided by the fact that the money was more or less brand new, freshly minted. Captain Sun, Ive cross-referenced the serial numbers! Its indeed the stolen money! Now that we have this as evidence, we can finally apprehend Chen Zhilong! Its a big case that has been going on for many years! We can finally arrest him! Though, its a pity that theres only 10 million in here. That b*stard has stolen up to hundreds of millions of yuan, but I guess well just have to take it step by step! Little Li started off with much enthusiasm, but near the end of his words, he started to sigh in regret. No need to be depressed. With this batch of money, we can finally arrest Chen Zhilong. The rest of the money will come with time as we slowly interrogate him! Captain Sun grinned and immediately shook Luo Fengs hand enthusiastically. Little Luo, thank you so much. Youve been a great help in cracking open this major case! Its fine, its fine. As long as the money belongs to me, theres no problem. Luo Feng responded with a grin. Both the police force and Luo Feng shared the same excitement over the imminent capture of the old b*stard, Chen Zhilong. He deserves to be in jail, and I hope he stays there for life! Hey, Brother Luo, whats going on here? Were coming! Suddenly. While the police force were busy celebrating over the first major step they had taken toward the stagnant case, 70 plus people were rushing over with weapons in their hands from the hillside. They were equipped with all sorts of tools, ready to defend Luo Feng. Some had luoyang shovels. Some had wooden sticks. Whos there? Captain Suns expression darkened as he peered at the stampede coming down from the top of the mountain. There was a slight fear within the mix as well. After all, a 70-man mob was a truly formidable force. Captain Sun, no need to be alarmed. They are from our village! Its probably my friend An Peng who called them in as reinforcements when he saw me fighting against Chen the Fourth and his goons earlier. He likely didnt expect that I could handle them all by myself! Luo Feng said with a smile. The viewers groaned in chat again. Man, hes flexing again! However, the fact remained that Luo Fengs influence was rather staggering. After all, it had only taken him one phone call to get 70 plus people to leap in his defense! With such a sight in mind, who would dare to provoke Luo Feng in the future? Ahem, ahem. Then, youll need to be careful in the future. After all, having this many people together could result in them being regarded as an illegal mob! After giving the reminder, a smile returned to Captain Suns face as he told Luo Feng, Once this over, come over to the station and well give you your reward! For helping to tackle such a major case, I believe you will be rewarded with 1 million yuan! The world was a good place. Those who did good would be repaid in kind. Thank you, Captain Sun. Ill definitely go when I have the time! Luo Feng was overjoyed. It seemed that the system was telling the truth. When it claimed that the pile of cash was worth 16 million, it was indeed worth 16 million. Following this, the police collected the cash and took it into custody. Although they belonged to Luo Feng, they served as crucial evidence needed to convict Chen Zhilong. Once they no longer had the need for the money as evidence, they would transfer the rightful amount to Luo Fengs bank account. After all, the first law of unowned property is that whoever digs it up owns it. Furthermore, since the money has already been abandoned for more than 5 years, none of it could belong to the authorities. Brother Feng, this is amazing, you dug up 15 million in cash? This is really prosperous! Yes, and the process is simple too. You dont even need to sell it this time, since the authorities will just deposit the figure into your bank account! Once the police had left, Luo Yuns cousin brought the villagers and came up to congratulate Luo Feng. While the money is indeed mine, itll probably take at least a month before the money goes to me? Captain Sun said that theyll need to settle the case with Chen Zhilong first. Luo Feng laughed out loud. Catching that son of a b*tch would also more or less avenge the village. Haha, no need worry. Its safer to have that money with the officials than to store it in a bank! Thats right! Seeing this, Luo Feng smiled and nodded. The villagers were originally digging for treasures at a location Luo Feng had specified to them, but upon hearing that Luo Feng was being attacked, they immediately rushed to his aid. Chapter 69 - 69 Scanning the Steel Factory Again! 300 Dots! (2) 69 Scanning the Steel Factory Again! 300 Dots! (2) As such, now that the situation had been resolved, the villagers started returning to their originally appointed treasure site. As the villagers gradually left, Luo Feng too, began to pack up his tools to leave the area. After all, he had already collected all the dots within the little forest, and thus, there was no longer any point in staying. Time to scan a different area. Wait, no. Captain Sun mentioned that Chen Zhilong embezzled funds up to hundreds of millions of yuan! So far, only 15 million has been uncovered! What about the rest, then? Luo Feng wondered aloud. Could there be more of those funds hidden within this abandoned steel factory? Maybe they were buried deeper? But even with my 5-meter scanning depth, Im still unable to detect them? Oh right. I could try scanning from within the pit I dug out. With that, Ill be able to scan 2 meters deeper. Hey, Old Luo, why did you jump into the pit again? An Peng was packing his things and was just about to leave as well, when suddenly, he noticed Luo Fengs absence. He turned his gaze to the put, only to find his old friend within it. Could he have fallen down? Haha, I accidentally fell down. Its fine, its fine! Luo Feng chuckled wryly. Then, he silently stated, almost like a whisper, Begin scan. Now that he had gained an additional 2 meters of depth. He wanted to see if Chen Zhilong had buried anything else within the steel factory. [ Ding! Scan successful! ] [ The following 300 points have been detected! ] [ Host, please take note. Using a man-made pit to abuse the systems scanning depth is considered an illegal operation! ] Hot damn! Theres this many points of interest? Again? Theres 300 of them!? Luo Feng was dumbfounded. This time, the dots were not concentrated, but rather, they were scattered across the entire steel factory, which spanned tens of thousands of square meters. Wait no, that cant be right. The system explicitly stated that it isnt possible to use an artificial pit to increase the scanning depth. If so, where did all these new dots come from? Could I have missed them since the start? [ This is due to the system being upgraded! An additional 5 meters of depth has been rewarded! ] Ah? Ive leveled up? Luo Feng immediately opened the system panel in his mind. [ Treasure-Hunting System: Level 6 ] [ Range: 4000 square meters! Depth: 10 meters! ] [ Shock Points: 0 / 1000,000 ] [ Reputation Points: 900,000 ( A Level 6 scan costs 500 thousand points! Using the scan earlier has cost you 500 thousand Reputation Points!) ] [ The range of treasures that can now be scanned is from 100 million to 1 billion yuan in value!] Wtf, the system leveled up and didnt even bothered to remind me? Also, what on earth is this? 500 thousand Reputation Points, gone, in a blink of an eye? Luo Feng was at a loss for words. In the past, it had only cost 50 thousand points per scan. As such, he could use it as he pleased. However, now that his system had leveled up, it cost him 500 thousand points per scan. He could no longer afford to use the scanning feature as he pleased. Fortunately for him, however, there were more than 300 dots in his current area. Things were still looking pretty good for him. Could all these dots have belonged to Chen Zhilong? There couldnt possibly be this many of them, right? How on earth did he manage to hide stuff across the entire steel factory? Hey, Old Luo, what are you daydreaming about? Are you going to spend the entire year down there? An Peng had already called out to his friend a few times. There was no response. Is he possessed? No, I was just deep in thought just now! Please pull me up! Luo Feng ended his interaction with the system and held out his arm for An Peng to grab. With a tug, Luo Feng had been yanked out of the two-meter pit. Brothers, let me report todays results! 15 million in cash, an old Samsung phone, a diamond ring, a handbag, and some miscellaneous items! Altogether, these are worth 16 million! Also, by assisting the police with their investigation, Ive also made another million. With that, Ive made 17 million yuan! Im going to turn off the stream soon. With this much money, Im going to spend it on a young chick in a motel! My phone only has 98% battery left. Ill talk to you later! Luo Feng was once again using his young model catchphrase. Upon saying those words, Luo Feng turned off his livestream. F*ck you! Youre hitting on young models again? Damn this streamers absurdly good luck! I feel like the rest of his life is going to end miserably! Why do you hate the rich so much? Old Luo already has enough money to live the rest of his life comfortably, how could his life ever be miserable?! You and your young models every day, Ill see if youll be poisoned to death sooner or later! With that abrupt end, Luo Fengs viewers were left cursing at him as they stared at their blank screens. All they could do was wait for his return the next day. Old An, we might be returning to this factory again tomorrow! Luo Feng stated nonchalantly as he packed up his things. Again? An Peng could not understand the logic behind Luo Fengs decision and asked, Havent we already combed through the factory? Is there something else we missed? Of course theres more. I suspect that theres more to the cash we found earlier, so Im going to continue looking. If theres no longer anything here, then so be it! Naturally, Luo Feng was only making an excuse since he could clearly see the 300 dots lying underneath the site. Youre right. Anyway, since whatever we find will be considered ours, lets continue searching then. Perhaps well locate a chest full of gold? An Peng nodded. Then, the two of them packed their things. When they reached the side of the road, they rode Luo Fengs newly bought 4 million yuan Mercedes-Benz G-Class toward the city. Upon returning An Peng to a rental house in the citys slums, he then drove back to his King of Villas in Rose Garden. Before he left, he also gave advice to An Peng, informing him to rent a bigger apartment. After all, he now had a net worth of 2.5 million yuan. Son, youre back? You dug up 15 million in cash today? Upon entering the third floor, the underwater suite of his villa, Luo Feng was greeted by his father, Luo Fugao. He looked at Luo Feng with a wide smile on his face. Dad, how did you know? Luo Feng asked in confusion. Youre on Jiangnan news! Youve helped the police solve a big case! Chapter 70 - 70 Scanning the Steel Factory Again! 300 Dots! (3) 70 Scanning the Steel Factory Again! 300 Dots! (3) Good job! That Chen Zhilong is a slimy one I tell ya! Getting jailed is probably equivalent to a death sentence for him! Hell get his just deserves in there! Luo Fugao thought back on how the despicable entrepreneur had colluded with the village chief to reduce the price per mu1 of land from 18 thousand to 10 thousand and his anger flared. Fortunately, the b*stard was soon to be jailed, and upon recalling that fact, a wave of calm washed over him. Hehe, it looks like my popularity is going to soar this time. Luo Feng reclined back on his cushy sofa and turned on his phone. News of his achievement had already made it to the top of Weibos Trending Searches. [ Outdoor treasure-hunting streamer uncovers 15 million in cash! Also implicated in a shocking case from several years ago! ] The comments below are also diverse and exciting. But they were nothing more than expressions of shock and admiration. He brought up his channel. Although he was not live at the moment, many of his viewers, or possibly his new fans were sending several bullet comments. Better yet, he had broke through 800 thousand followers! This was a stark contrast from the 300 thousand he had earlier that day! Luo Feng felt that he was truly on fire this time. Compared to those erotically dancing streamers, treasure-hunting ones were very low profile, and had often gone under the radar of many who visited the site. As such, the fact that he had achieved 800 thousand followers was an amazing feat! Moreover, the quality of Luo Fengs fans was also very high. This could be seen clearly from the 20 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vehicles he had sold at noon. Hello, Director Wu? To what do I owe the pleasure of this call? Yes, Im on fire again! Ive even made it to the number one trending topic! Congratulations? Nah, why is there a need for congratulations? This is all down to luck! Huh? Youd like me to participate in the platforms special program? Im afraid Ill have to decline! I dont have the time! After all, there are several young models waiting for me, and I need to continue digging for treasures if I am to satisfy them all! Hahaha, youre going to upgrade my contract again? Youre going to direct more traffic to my streams? Alright, thank you! Thank you, Director Wu! Luo Feng ended a call with an ecstatic smile on his face. Last time, it was only a small manager of the platform who had contacted him. However, now that he was gaining more and more fame, he had even received a personal call from the director. Moreover, if he were to sign the upgraded contract, he would be able to retain 85% of the revenue from gifts, and the platform would only receive 15%! Not only would his share of the revenue increase, but more importantly, the platform would divert more and more traffic to Luo Fengs streams in the future. After my latest system upgrade, each scan I make would consume 500 thousand Reputation Points. However, from the looks of it, it seems that I no longer have to worry about the consumption as long as the platform continues to direct traffic to my stream! As long as there are enough fans, I can rack up Reputation Points in no time! Plus, the same could be said of Shock Points too! Upon placing down his phone, Luo Feng fell into deep thought. I wonder Just what on earth is hidden underneath the Steel Factory? There are 300 dots there Son, who was that call from? You look so happy. Soon, his mother, Xu Zhenzhu, also came over. She plopped down on the sofa, right beside Luo Feng. Someone from the livestreaming platform. Apparently, my contract will be upgraded to an S-tier contract! They even invited me to attend a large-scale offline event, but I declined! Luo Feng laughed out. Although many pretty female streamers would likely attend the event, Luo Feng had no interest in joining. His priority was first and foremost, digging for treasures and making money off said treasures. His villa costs 180 million yuan. He had 130 million in savings. Even with the money that the authorities had yet to transfer over He would only have 145 million. He used to think that this was a lot of money, but now, he felt that it was still too little. He had to work harder. I see. By the way, son, let me show you a few photos! Xu Zhenzhu smiled happily at her sons enthusiasm. Even though she had no idea how significant an S-tier contract was, she was happy that the platform was giving her son the attention he deserved. Photos? What photos? Luo Feng was puzzled by her mothers sudden shift in topic. Could it be Yes, the aunties in the neighborhood gave us some photos of their daughters. Come and take a look! As she said that, Luo Fengs mother turned on her phone and showed Luo Feng pictures of 8 or so women. After all, Luo Feng was living in the King of Villas, and not only was he rich, he was also filial and handsome. Regardless of them being a daughter from an ordinary family or a daughter from a well-off family, Luo Feng was the perfect partner for them. How could they not be tempted? Mom, why are you being such a busybody? Plus, theyre just trying to climb up the social ladder! Ill never accept them! Not even in their dreams! My net worth is over 100 million now, and thus, I need a woman whos also worth at least 100 million. That way, well both be able to work together and make more riches! Theres no need to lower my standards for women! In truth, Luo Feng cared not of the wealth of his partner. He had only uttered those words to trick his mother. Thats true, hmm Xu Zhenzhu nodded. If thats the case, I can pass on a majority of these girls! The only one left hails from a family with assets in the hundreds of millions like you requested. They live in a villa opposite ours, and though its not as expensive as ours, its still worth more than 10 million! Shes the only daughter, and her assets range in the hundreds of millions. She isnt considered a gold digger than, is she? The Rose Garden neighborhood was filled with all sorts of villas, some expensive, some cheap. There were also ordinary suites. It was a neighborhood that could fit all sorts of housing needs. Mhm, shes quite beautiful! Try to set up a meeting when I have time. Yes, I find her much to my taste! I guess this is what it means to fall in love at first sight! Wow, mom, thank you so much! Youve found me my destined woman! I can feel it at a glance. Luo Feng inspected the photo. The womans looks were average, and he had no desire to be with her. However, he felt that there was no other way to convince his mother to stop. As such, he would simply invite the woman to a date, and piss her off during it. Wow, really? You like her that much? Seeing this, Xu Zhenzhu beamed with joy. It seemed that the day where she could hold her grandson in her hands was not far away. Mhm, go and arrange the meet then! Im feeling a little peckish, so Ill grab some dinner and then get some shut-eye! Chapter 71 - 71 Scanning the Steel Factory Again! 300 Dots! (4) 71 Scanning the Steel Factory Again! 300 Dots! (4) Luo Feng fled at top speed. He rushed to the dining room and scarfed down the meal the nanny had prepared, and then immediately buried his head under his soft blanket. Ahh, what bliss. This villa truly feels like a palace. I will never get tired of living here. All thats missing now is a female to spend the rest of my life with. At that moment, Luo Fengs thoughts wandered to Su Meiji. Alas, she was not a woman who could be pursued by men of low social status. So be it then. All I have to do is focus on my business and to continue digging up treasures. I need to rest well, as theres still 300 dots waiting for me tomorrow. Hey, Luo Feng, congratulations on cracking such a big case open! Thank you so much! Suddenly, Luo Feng received a WeChat message. Upon opening it, he was surprised to find that it had come from Su Meiji! Huh!? Shes thanking me? What for? Luo Feng was stumped. Although he understood where the congratulations had come from, the same could not be said for her appreciation towards his actions. Ive told you before, didnt I? Ive only made myself into what I am today due to good fortune. My family was once a victim of this crummy entrepreneur too! Su Meiji followed up with another message that said, My parents were so happy today. They were constantly leaping with joy as they celebrated the scummy businessman going into jail! They were constantly cursing at him too! Its the same for me as well. Our village had fallen victim to his antics too! Luo Feng felt that they were in the same boat. Also, dont attribute your success solely to your good luck. After all, would luck alone result in you gaining a net worth of 3 billion? Seeing this, Su Meiji immediately sent a message with a smirk on her face. Hmm, while the same could not be said of myself, I feel like your luck would easily bring you 3 billion. Unless However, if you had some sort of secret technique to detecting treasures. I do have a set of techniques, though its mainly for scoping out potential markets. It was clear that Luo Feng had no intention of diving too deep into the topic, and thus, Su Meiji also diverted the topic elsewhere. Speaking with such an empathetic woman filled Luo Feng with bliss. Then, could you have researched Chen Zhilongs misdeeds in advance? You purposefully went there to dig out the evidence and to incriminate Chen Zhilong, right? Su Meiji felt that Luo Fengs actions were rather suspicious. Indeed, I planned this whole thing in advance! And I believe that the man still has plenty of undiscovered assets! Im planning to continue digging tomorrow to see if I can find more. Do you want to come with me? Now that were facing a common enemy, we can work together to gather more evidence and charge him with a longer sentence! Luo Feng pondered long and hard before forming the words to voice this crucial question. It was a matter of utmost importance. Why dont we do it on another day? Ive only just obtained your honey recently, and time is of the essence if I am to regain the wealthy customers Ive lost! Im afraid Ill have no time to entertain your offer at this moment. Im sorry! Su Meiji explained in four successive messages. I see. Then, just do what you have to do! Even after being rejected by the other party, Luo Feng felt no bitterness towards them. On the contrary, he was feeling rather elated. Why, you might ask? If asking a woman out, and the response you get is: Im sorry, I have something else to attend to. It is clear as day that you got rejected. However, if said woman explained in great length and detail of what business she had to attend to, it meant that she would like to accept the offer, but was occupied with something else. There was a stark contrast between these two scenarios. Of course, Su Meiji had always been interested in treasure hunting. Alas, her schedule just did not allow for it. The two of them casually chatted for a while before going silent. Of course, it would be a headache for Luo Feng had Su Meiji actually accepted his offer and went treasure-hunting with him. She had the powerful second generation heirs who were pinning after her, after all. They were all very powerful individuals. Luo Feng had only asked her out to test the waters. The next day, Luo Feng returned to the abandoned steel factory alongside Brother An. Upon witnessing the landscape, the viewers in the livestream started throwing a fuss. The f*ck?! Why are we back here again? Youve already searched everywhere yesterday. Why are you back here again? Thats right! Lets go somewhere else, host! Boring. Do I need to watch piles of garbage crop up in my screen again? Hurry up, host. Head to a different steel factory and see if the manager there has left something buried too! Hahaha, youre right! Luo Feng looked at the bullet comments that flitted across the screen and chuckled. Im here today to look for Chen Zhilongs embezzled funds. I think theres still more to be found. Apparently the total amount that he stole ranged in the hundreds of millions, but all we found yesterday was 15 million. Once Luo Feng had finished explaining, he ignored his chat and made his way towards the abandoned steel factory alongside An Peng. Old An, whats that in your hand? The two of them walked into the steelworks factory side by side. However, it was only after reaching there that he noticed something different about his old friend. An Peng seems to be carrying a new tool? Haha, Old Luo, this is a metal detector. Itll be able to detect any metal that appears! Oh right, I brought two of them with me, do you want one? An Peng smiled a little naively as he opened his bag. No need, I prefer to leave my discoveries to fate! Luo Feng mentally snickered. How can your metal detector ever hope to compete against my hack of a system? Haha, thats true. Im sure youve investigated this area plenty of times beforehand. Itll definitely beat whatever detector I use! After being refused by Luo Feng, An Peng did not force the tool upon his friend. With a smile, he asked, So, where are we going to search at today? The same forest as before? Of course not, as I said, Im leaving it to fate, and fate seems to have brought us here! Luo Feng casually pointed at the ground they stood upon. There were 300 dots buried below the area they were at, and they were all widely scattered. There was no need to walk around at all, and all he needed to do was dig directly downwards. So, do we start now? Sure, Luo Feng answered with a nod. Alright then! The two of them did not waste any time. They immediately put down their bags and started working with their hoes. [Ding! Congratulations, host! You have found 1 bottle of Super Energy Drink!] Hot damn! Cola! Super cola! This is something that can only be obtained at Level 6! All it takes is a gulp to recover all my energy! I havent seen something like this in a while. All I have in my storage is a single bottle! Luo Feng immediately placed the bottle into his system backpack without a second thought. An hour had passed. Luo Feng had been digging for a while, and he had obtained 4 bottles of the Super Energy Drinks for his efforts. Whats going on? Arent you here to dig up Chen Zhilongs stolen money? Youve gotten nothing so far! Host, did your site investigation fail you? F*ck, another bad start! Luo Feng did not respond to them. After all, he had been acting this entire time. Feeling his viewers restlessness, he felt that it was finally time to dig out one of the dots. He dug out a different put that ran about 6 meters deep, much deeper than the foundation of the steel factory. He could tell because the soil was already a natural color. This meant that he had reached a depth that was untouched by humans. This dot is quite deep! Luo Feng was at a loss for words! However, at this moment Bang! Luo Feng seemed to have struck something hard [ Ding! Youve dug up a gun ] Chapter 72 - 72 Shock! A Huge Treasure Trove Left Behind During World War II! (1) 72 Shock! A Huge Treasure Trove Left Behind During World War II! (1) Whats this? ??? Luo Feng was instantly dumbfounded. All the treasure that he had dug up in the past had been nothing more than ores, minerals, antiques, plants and so on. But today? He had found a gun instead? System introduction: Mauser C96 Pistol: This firearm was launched in 1896 and was discontinued after more than 40 years of production, during which over a million units were produced. Antique Mauser pistols are priced at 3,500 yuan. Upon seeing this, Luofengs expression changed slightly. He hastened his pace and attempted to unveil the items true form to his viewers. Although the item was not worth much, it would likely cause his chat to blow up with excitement! F*ck! This is A pistol, its a pistol? You can even dig out something like this? Daf*q! How is this possible? Could it be a toy pistol? Toy pistol my ass! Its buried so deep! How can a kid dig 7 to 8 meters down! One look and you can tell its very old too! A Mauser pistol? This is the gun I used when I was playing the Bloody Beach game! Hahaha, Ive seen a replica of this gun in many TV dramas. Its indeed a Mauser, a very popular gun! Luo Feng did not read his bullet comments. Instead, he fiddled with the gun in his hands. He looked up and down, left and right. Although Luo Feng did not know much about guns, he had the system backing him up. As such, he could more or less fake his way into an introduction. This thing was known as one of the four most ferocious pistols in World War II. Not only does it have a domineering appearance, but it also has a long range, fast firing speed, and a large capacity. It was one of the most used weapons during World War II. Due to its large capacity, this pistol is also known as the box cannon or box gun, and its firepower is extremely fierce, making it very suitable for use on the battlefield. I think that this must have been left over from World War II! With the help of the system, Luo Feng was able to effortlessly appear knowledgeable regarding the firearm, speaking with much fluency as he impressed his viewers. Goddammit! Is the host a living Encyclopedia? How come he knows a little about everything? Thats right. Is there anything he doesnt know? I guess the only thing he lacks knowledge about is women? Doesnt Old Luo always claim that he meets up with various young models? How could you claim that his knowledge of women is lacking? Pfft, you probably dont know, but our streamer here is still a pure little boy! Hahaha! Our host hasnt lost his v-card yet? Luo Feng ignored the bullet comments and laughed out loud. I know a thing or two about firearms. As long as antiques are involved, my interest is piqued! To tell you the truth, the reason I came here in the first place is because I suspect that it used to be a warzone However, Luo Feng ended his reasoning on a cryptic cliffhanger and tossed the pistol to Brother An. In the eyes of most, the gun was no more than scrap metal, as compared to modern guns, it lacked speed and accuracy, basically inferior in all aspects. However, for military nuts This was a great treasure. Although its value was lacking, it was still worth a bit of money, at least. Immediately after, Luo Feng dug at another spot with a dot underneath. After digging for about half an hour. Clang! The sound of metal colliding against metal rang out. There was a crisp ring. [ Ding! You have dug up a Mauser pistol! ] [ It is worth 1,800 yuan! ] It was another Mauser pistol. Luo Feng dug it out and shook the soil off. However, unlike the first one, it was badly damaged. It was for this reason that its price had been slashed by half. It was barely recognizable compared to the first one. Old Luo, how did you get another Mauser? Are they just lying around or something? By the way, is a Mauser pistol worth anything? I think its just a pile of scrap metal. It shouldnt be valuable! Maybe try and sell it on Xianyu? Maybe theres someone who would take interest in it? What an old gun. Host, Ill pay you 500 yuan for it, mind selling it to me? Luo Feng put the newly dug-out Mauser into a sack and smiled. This price is too low. Feel free to PM me only if your offer is above 2 thousand yuan. With that, Luo Feng continued to dig. [ Ding! Youve dug up an m1935 pistol! ] [ Ding! Youve dug up a Ruger P08 pistol! ] [ Ding! Youve dug up an M1911 pistol! ] After about two hours, Luo Feng saw that An Pengs sack was filled to the brim with pistols. Luo Feng had set his sights on large treasures this time round, but all he had gotten thus far were broken toys that were only worth from 1 thousand yuan to 3 thousand yuan. In that morning alone, he had already obtained 11 guns. The results of his efforts had yielded him only tens of thousands of yuan. It was complete garbage. Brother an, lets take a break. I see that youve found a gun of your own too! Congratulations! Luo Feng smiled and waved at An Peng. The two of them found a big tree and sat down. I only managed to find one by following your footsteps! Otherwise, I wouldnt even have gotten a chance! Only now did An Peng realize that he had to follow Old Luo every time he went out to search for treasure. Otherwise, if he were to search for treasures alone He would likely come up empty-handed. Hahaha, lets eat. Luo Feng urged. The two of them set up a small pot. Canned meat. Dehydrated vegetables. Noodles and so on. The duo had put all the ingredients into the pot. In a short while, a rich fragrance filled the air. Hey, Little Luo, any results today? After a while, a few cars drove over. The one walking in front was Wang Yousheng, the old man who had appraised the porcelain from the ancient village. Trailing behind him was Huang Tianba. Luo Feng had called them over yesterday. He wanted Huang Tianbas men to watch over the site, and he was willing to pay them a million yuan to do it. Accepting Luo Fengs offer, Huang Tianba brought over a hundred of his villagers and surrounded the area. Chapter 73 - 73 Shock! A Huge Treasure Trove Left Behind During World War II! (2) 73 Shock! A Huge Treasure Trove Left Behind During World War II! (2) Brother Luo, what did you find today? Your sack seems to be full? Huang Tianba walked over. Even though he was a few years older than Luo Feng, he still called him Brother Luo. Just a few pistols! ??? Pistols? Upon hearing Luo Fengs words, Wang Yousheng and Huang Tianba paused in shock. When they loosened the string tying up the sack, they noticed that true to Luo Fengs words, there were plenty of old guns lying within it. I felt that a battle had taken place here in the past, and I was hoping that there were some spoils from the war buried deep within this area! By the way, do you guys want some? Luo Feng was eating a hodgepodge, and his voice was squeaky. No need! Ive already eaten! Huang Tianba shook his head with a smile. When you came here, you should have passed by the mountain where my cousin, Luo Yun, is at. Did they find anything? Luo Feng continued to ask. Theyve gotten a decent haul. Around 5 million in value, or so I heard Huang Tianbas eyes were filled with envy as he spoke. He wanted to join in the treasure-digging efforts as well, but Luo Feng had relegated his role as a security guard. But that was fine. Luo Feng had told him that if the items he dug out here were worth more than 10 million Yuan, he would give 5 hundred thousand yuan to Huang Tianba. If it exceeded 50 million, he would raise it by 3 million. If it exceeded 100 million, then the amount would be raised another 8 million. In any case, it was Huang Tianbas most sincere hope at this moment that Luo Feng continued to unearth more treasures. If youre free later, come and help me dig too! I need to eat to refill my strength. So Im gonna keep quiet now! After saying those words, Luo Feng began to scarf down his meal. It was around 2:30 in the afternoon. Luo Feng was fast asleep while lying against a tree. It was only when he heard the sound of cicadas that he woke up. Dig! Its time to start digging! Luo Feng picked up the Swallowtail Hoe beside him and walked toward the pits he had dug within the factory. As he scanned across the factory, he noticed that there were a couple new members who had joined his crew. Hello, Brother Luo Feng, Im Zhang Shunyong. My family is in the real estate business! Mr. Luo, Im He Tao. My family owns a cosmetics company! Mr. Luo, I am Murong Wan er. My family owns a clothing company! There were around 7 people, both males and females who were fully clothed in mountaineering attires, holding all kinds of shovels, luoyang shovels, and engineering shovels in their hands as they walked towards Feng Luo. And judging by the equipment they were holding, it was clear that they were all high-quality items. Luo Feng understood in a single glance. They were likely the second generation heirs who he had invited over with the vehicle purchases. He did say that he would give them a chance to join his treasure hunts for 7 days, after all. And upon realizing that most of the 300 dots he saw this time were likely pistols that cost only thousands of yuan, he then had the bright idea to call them over. He would let them dig for him. After all, he could tell where the expensive red and orange dots were with crystal clarity. He would allow them to dig up the cheaper items to satisfy their cravings for treasure-hunting. After all, these rich second generation heirs were not exactly lacking in money. Mr. Luo, Ive heard a lot about you! Youve dug out a lot of good treasures in the past month, and weve been dying to see them! Yes, to be honest, weve formed some treasure-hunting teams in private! However, we almost couldnt find any treasures, and the longer we searched, the more we lost interest! But if we follow Mr. Luo this time, well definitely have a great harvest! Surely you jest! Luo Feng gave a hearty chuckle. I just have a smidgen more luck than you guys do! Arent you being too humble? He Tao waved his hand and said, If its merely all luck, why do you always seem to know the value of the antiques and treasures you dug out like the back of your hand? To be honest, a talent like you should have his own page on Baidu! By the way, have you found any treasure today, Mr. Luo? Didnt you already come here to dig yesterday? Zhang Shunyong asked as he looked around the steel factory. Are these not considered treasures? Seeing this, Luo Feng then pointed at the pistols that had filled his sack. Huh, wait!? A Mauser pistol? Something from World War II? Zhang Shunyong immediately walked over excitedly. Many of these pistols are still intact! Both Zhang Shunyong and Luo Feng were equally surprised. How did he recognize the names of these guns with a single look? Could it that Zhang Shunyong be a military nut? One of the beautiful daughters, Li Shishi, spoke up A few years ago, I followed a treasure-hunting team and found more than a hundred of these pistols from the last century. Although they werent worth much, there were a lot of them. More than a hundred of them, and altogether, their worth would range in the hundreds of thousands. I remember the team celebrating excitedly at the discovery. My hands are itching! Just you wait, Ill definitely find a machine gun for you to see! Hahaha, let me dig a mortar! The men among the newcomers had a newfound gleam in their eyes as they looked around the steel factory. It was like looking at a land chock-full of treasures, waiting to be explored. Why are you all so eager for? Well take action only after Mr. Luo gives the order! Li Shishi rolled her eyes when she saw the mens impatient looks. Its fine. Everyone, start digging. Dig as much as you want! This is your treat for helping purchase the G-Wagons! Luo Feng waved his hand nonchalantly, indicating that they could start. Thank you, Mr. Luo. Well start now! After we wrap up tonight! I, Zhang Shunyong, will host you all to a treat in the city! With that, Zhang Shunyong was the first to run towards the steel factory. The rest of the group quickly followed after him. They fought tooth and nail to claim a spot to dig for themselves. Luo Feng was speechless. The factory is massive, why do you all need to fight amongst yourselves? Chapter 74 - 74 Shock! A Huge Treasure Trove Left Behind During World War II! (3) 74 Shock! A Huge Treasure Trove Left Behind During World War II! (3) Also, whats with this childish act of drawing the outline of ones own territory? Holy crap, the equipment of these rich second-generation heirs seems to be quite awesome! Metal detectors, echolocation boxes! Those equipment are worth at least a couple hundred thousand yuan, right? They look so much more professional than the host! Im just afraid that they wont be able to find anything. Hahaha, thats right. Although old Luo isnt a professional, hes lucky. His market research is also amazing! Streamer, hurry up and dig. You mustnt let a few rich second-generation heirs compete with you! Dig out tens of thousands of treasures and make them dumbfounded! Daf*q. Tens of thousands of treasures? I doubt theres even that many in this word. Plus, theres only hundreds of treasures in this location. Around 20 minutes later. Bang! Luo Feng was sure that he had struck some sort of metal. [ Ding! Youve dug up a break-action gun1!] [ It is worth 25 thousand yuan! ] Luo Feng noticed that the price was on the higher end, and thus, he quickly dug it out. However, upon doing so, he felt that the item looked more like a construct made out of iron building blocks? Had the system not specified what it was, he would have doubted that it was even a gun. Isnt it too deformed? Are you sure this is a gun? It feels more like a toy made out of iron. Host, host, this is good stuff! Youre rich! Rich? How much is this thing worth? At least 20 thousand yuan! 20,000??? Anyone whos knowledgeable about this item mind explaining what it is as well as its significance? The gun is a simple-structured, homemade pistol that is easy to make. The gun will have different shapes in the hands of different gun makers, but the manufacturing principle and structure would be the same. Generally, it adopts a two-piece hinged structure similar to a hunting rifle, with the gunpowder directly loaded into the open chamber at the rear. After firing, the handle is pushed down to eject the spent shell, hence the name, break-action gun. The parts of the gun do not exceed ten and do not require any sophisticated processing techniques, which can be made by rural blacksmiths. As for the most complex gun barrel, it is only a smooth-bore structure, some made from a single iron pipe, and some even made from several iron bars coiled together. Through the explanation of the expert within the chat, everyone now knew what the item was. In short, it was a simple firearm that could be made by the common folk which can only fire one shot at a time. A home made gun? Awesome! Will such a gun be useful on the battlefield? Haha, Im curious. What kind of bullet is used in this thing? Upon reading the chat, Luo Feng answered, There is no singular bullet for this type of gun. Like what one of the viewers mentioned, the specific shape is dependent on the person who makes it, but since their principles are similar, the bullets can be used interchangeably. That being said, such firearms were rare in the domestic market, with only a few thousand at most. Therefore, for some military enthusiasts, they are really good stuff! Ordinary people may not understand their value! Host, that looks like a good item. I want it! Is it very valuable? Didnt someone just say that its worth at least 20 thousand? If there are only a few thousand of them in the country, then isnt 20 thousand kinda low? It cant be helped, the guns of the last century are rather unpopular among antique guns! Besides, unlike normal artifacts, antique guns have to go through a long and cumbersome procedure before they can be collected, so most people tend to stay away from them! The last viewer was right. Under normal circumstances, unless one went through proper procedures, collecting antique guns could be considered an illegal, if not an impossible hobby. After all, no matter how old they were, they were still firearms, right? Without proper procedures, the authorities would never allow any random person to collect them. Wow, Brother Luo Feng, what did you find? Why are there so many people crowding over? Unable to dig up anything, Zhang Shunyong strode over to Luo Fengs side. Nothing much, just an old gun! Luo Feng laughed in response and immediately started digging again. Only a few minutes had passed when [ Ding! Youve dug up a dual swallow pistol!] [ Ding! Youve dug up a Mauser pistol! ] [ Ding! Youve dug up an incomplete samurai sword! Its worth 2 thousand yuan! ] At long last, Luo Feng had dug up something other than a pistol However, it was a super old samurai sword. It was covered in rust. And it had been split in half. Feng Luo held the handle of the blade, and it had a surprising amount of heft to it. One could only imagine how strong the person who wielded the blade was. Damn! A big cleaver? Old Luo actually found a large machete! What a pity. It seems to be a samurai sword made by common folks. The steel is not very good! Zhang Shunyong was just about to leave and resume his digging, but upon seeing what Luo Feng had unearthed, he exclaimed in surprise. However, the next moment Li Shishi screamed, Luo Feng! Luo Feng, we dug out a corpse! Ah? A corpse? When Zhang Shunyong heard of this, excitement pumped through his veins. It looks like the corpse of a Japanese soldier! Li Shishi shouted from a distance. How did you know it was a Japanese soldier? Luo Feng asked. After all, in a place where there were this many guns left behind, digging up corpses was to be expected. However, it was hard to determine if they were locals or formerly enemies. I dont know how they came to the realization, but since theyre so sure, there must be a reason behind it! Zhang Shunyong said with a smile. Wow, Luo Feng, you managed to dig up that many treasures in such a short while? Li Shishi walked over and was surprised to see Luo Fengs sack being filled up. There were more than 20 guns and blades within it. Luo Feng headed to the pit where the corpse had been found. Turns out the badges and uniform of the corpse was still intact. It was via this method that Li Shishi and the others had determined the corpses nationality. Luo Feng had noticed the badge too. Though there was no market for the badge in his country, he was sure that he would make a decent sum if he were to market it in Japan. Luo Feng, do you think the corpse is worth anything? Li Shishi looked at the White bones in the clothes with great disdain and asked. Im not sure about that! Luo Feng gave her a wry smile. The system did not provide him with a price, and thus, he summarized it as being worthless. Though a corpse of a person from their own homeland might have been worth a good chunk of change, who would purchase the corpse of an enemy? Forget it, forget it. Ill find a place to throw it away later. How unlucky! Zhang Shunyong snorted. There was no need to give those devils respect. Immediately after. Everyone continued digging. Luo Feng was like a hardworking little bee. While everyone was taking a break at the side, Luo Feng did not stop. During Luo Fengs digging sprint, Li Shishi had even handed Luo Feng a water bottle out of concern. Though he initially wanted to refuse, after hearing that the water bottle was brand new and she had never drank from it, Luo Feng took a sip from it and continued digging. It was proper courtesy, after all. Speaking of which, although the group of people around him were all very rich, they were still very respectful towards him. In other words, his status was like that of a Feng Shui master. No matter how rich a person was, they had to respect him. With a clang, Luo Feng seemed to have struck another valuable item [ Ding! Congratulations, host! You have found a Type-97 grenade ] Luo Feng tilted his Swallowtail Hoe backwards and almost lost his balance upon hearing the systems message. F*CK! It wont explode, right? Luo Feng dared not move a muscle Chapter 75 - 75 A Box of Goods! Worth 60 Million Yuan! (1) 75 A Box of Goods! Worth 60 Million Yuan! (1) [ Dont worry, host! You have not hit its explosive mechanism! ] [ This is what is commonly referred to as a Cantaloupe Grenade in the last century. ] [ Value: 1,800 yuan! ] F*ck! Luo Feng cursed aloud in his heart. He had been scared half to death, and he was more or less frozen to the spot. To think that it was a false alarm all along. After giving it some more thought, Luo Feng realized that items such as grenades should have been expected. After all, he had already unearthed various other deadly implements such as pistols and swords, after all. However, now that there was a precedent, Luo Feng stared long and hard at the Swallowtail Hoe in his hand. Should he use a softer tool instead? After all, if something were to blow up later Lives would be lost. However, soft tools would not be able to dig through the earth. Luo Feng soon reached a decision. Whatever, Ill just keep on digging. I heard that old explosives wont necessarily have the same firepower anyway. All I have to do is be careful. Brothers, Ive dug up something good. Come and take a look! Then, Luo Feng climbed up the pit and shouted. Of course, his goal was not to show off his spoils, but rather to remind everyone of the dangers that potentially awaited them. He wanted them to be careful when digging, and to not exert too much force when digging. Oh? Brother Luo found something good? Hes telling us to go over and take a look. Lets go over quickly! When Li Shishi, Zhang Shunyong, and the others heard Luo Fengs words, they immediately crowded over. They were all curious of what the item could have been. If Im not mistaken, this should be a Cantaloupe Grenade from the last century. It was developed by the Japanese! Damn! Old Luo, this is good stuff! Hahaha, this is really good stuff. Are you kidding me? Just throw it away. Arent you afraid of it exploding? Let it blow up then, Id like to see some fireworks! Hahaha, thats awesome. May I ask, did your hands shake when you dug this thing out, Luo Feng? I saw it. The host was panicking just now. Hahaha! Many of the viewers were ridiculing Luo Feng, as if the matter of life-and-death was of no significance to them. @All members, come and watch! Old Luo found a grenade! A Cantaloupe grenade! The host is too awesome. Those rich kids can only get one gun at most, but he got dozens of them? I remember reading of a battle taking place in this area! Regardless, a lot of buzz was generated over Luo Fengs recent venture, and many of the viewers had shared screenshots of the stream to their group chats. Not long after, tens of thousands of people had joined Luo Fengs streame. Luo Feng carefully placed the cantaloupe grenade on the ground, and far away from anyone else, forbidding anyone from touching it. Following this, he then called up Captain Sun, the very same Captain Sun from the police force who he had met the day before. Ah? Little Luo? Do you finally have the time to come to our station to receive the medal and prize money? After all, Captain Sun had told Luo Feng to give him a call once he was free. There was still a million yuan cash reward waiting for Feng Luo. Ah, no, Captain Sun, I found something dangerous here. Do you want to send someone over to deal with it for us? Though the Cantaloupe Grenade was worth a bit of money, it generally had no circulating value. After all, it was too dangerous. While the same could also be said for firearms, as long as one lacked the bullets, they were no more different than scrap metal. Collectors could procure them after applying through the necessary procedures. Huh? What dangerous thing did you dig up? A tiger trap? Captain Sun asked in confusion. Its more dangerous than a tiger trap. I found a Cantaloupe Grenade! Luo Feng replied. Holy cow! To think you dug up such an item Alright, Ill send people over immediately! That item is a highly dangerous object, it explodes very easily! Make sure no one plays around with it! Captain Sun immediately hung up the phone and set off with a few people in a hurry. Luo Feng, who had hung up the phone, did not stop and continued to dig. Why would a treasure hunter stop digging just because they found a grenade? Being afraid of death? If such a concern had plagued Luo Feng in the first place, he would never have gone down the cliff last time. [ Dont worry, host. The Swallowtail Hoe has the effect of avoiding death and prolonging life! Its very difficult to hit the detonation point of a grenade! ] [ It will also actively avoid parts of soil which would cause it to collapse! ] Damn, it has this kind of functionality too?! Luo Feng was overjoyed. With these effects, he no longer had to worry about the grenades. And thus, he dug. He dug hard. Luo Feng returned to his usual speedy rhythm. This left many of the viewers of the livestream dumbfounded. Holy f*ck, slow down man. Arent you afraid of hitting a grenade? Who knows, the host might just hurtle in the air with a boom later? Man, this host has balls of steel! Of course, some of the rich second generation heirs accompanying Luo Feng had started getting worried and had stopped digging. However, the majority of them were unafraid. After all, they were rich heirs who wanted nothing else but to seek thrill in their life. Compared to an explosion of a grenade, they had faced many more perilous situations such as skydiving, which they had done as a casual activity. All they had to do was dig gently, and there likely would not be any problems. [ Ding! Congratulations, host, you have found an armament encyclopedia! ] [ Click on it to be imbued with the knowledge of all the firearms from World War II until today. ] Luo Feng had found a book while digging. He clicked on the book without an ounce of hesitation, and immediately after, a torrent of information flooded into his mind. Then, Luo Feng continued to dig. [ Ding! Congratulations, host! You have obtained a MK2 Pineapple Grenade.] [ It is worth 3,500 Yuan! ] [ Ding! Congratulations, host. You have found a Royal Army Mills Grenade.] [Value: 28000 Yuan! This is a very safe grenade! It will not explode unless the ring is pulled out. It is relatively safe, and if you cut off its fuse, you can prevent it from exploding. It has some collection value in the market! ] Chapter 76 - 76 A Box of Goods Worth 60 Million Yuan! (2) 76 A Box of Goods Worth 60 Million Yuan! (2) Soon after. Luo Feng had found 7 to 8 grenades in a row. Whenever a grenade had been discovered, Luo Fengs audience collectively sweated profusely. Is this man a deity of some sort? How can all his powerful swings fail to trigger any of these grenades? Meanwhile, on Luo Fengs end, he felt like he had somehow stumbled upon a grenades nest. At this realization, he then shifted to a different spot. The reason was not for his safety, however, as it was mainly due to the grenades lack of collectible value, as they would be summarily disposed of by the authorities. At the same time, Wang Yousheng, who was on site, had already made many calls. His goal was to sell the old guns that Luo Feng had picked up. Hey, Old Li, are you interested in antique break-action pistols? Huh, I didnt think you were one to collect guns, Old Wang. Dont you mainly deal in porcelain? Since when did you change your interests? Nono, the guns dont belong to me, but a friend of mine who has uncovered quite a number of them. If youre interested, feel free to come over and take a look. Theyve just been dug out! Alright, then. I have a collection certificate too, so theres no issue with me collecting these guns either! All I need to do is head to the local public security bureau and register whatever gun that fancies me! Hey, Old Wang, I have a lot of Mauser guns from the last century. I recall that you like them, right? Ah? Those in good condition can be sold for 5 thousand yuan? Alright then, my friend here has 5 to 6 of them which are in great condition! Wang Yousheng had already made 8 phone calls. As a veteran of the antique collecting industry, he had built up a rather vast network of connections with numerous military enthusiasts over time. Under normal circumstances, he would only reach out to a few of them. However, the situation this time was unique. The volume of goods was rather large this time, and thus, he had to contact several of them if Luo Feng was to sell out his entire stock. [ Ding! You have dug up a Pineapple Grenade!] Luo Fengs mouth twitched immediately. Why is it another grenade? There should be a lot more types of military weapons hidden under this plot of land, right? A few minutes later, Luo Feng dug out another Royal Mills Grenade. The system notified him that it was worth 30 thousand yuan. Feeling that he had struck another nest of grenades again, Luo Feng changed his spot once more. Brothers, I think this area used to be a trench in the past. How else would you explain all these grenades otherwise? Luo Feng said to the audience. I think so too. Host, you should dig somewhere else! Thats right. Im really afraid that youll take off on the spot while youre digging! It is! Its too dangerous. Sure, making money is important, but staying alive to spend it is equally as important! If you were to die here, what will happen to the young models youve been eyeing?! Terrifying! Digging a corpse is one thing, but digging up a grenade is downright terrifying! The netizens were all frightened. No gun or machete was as scary as a grenade. After all, Luo Fengs life could easily be lost if he were to make a simple mistake. Moreover, Luo Fengs attitude to the whole situation was a stark contrast to the second generation heirs. They were like professionals. Whenever they dug up something, they would use fine brushes to sweep aside the dirt and soil that covered the items. However, in Luo Fengs case, it felt like he was flirting with death. He constantly plowed the ground with his hoe and had constantly used his full strength. Dont worry, everyone. Im definitely more professional than them when it comes to digging up antiques. While it may look like Im digging super hard, I assure you, my strength is perfectly under control. Nothing will go wrong! Luo Feng assured his audience with a beaming smile. Immediately after. He left his prior pit and started digging at a different spot. [ Ding! You have found a Cantaloupe Grenade!] [ Ding! You have found a Polo Grenade! ] [ Ding! You have dug up a Royal Army Mills Grenade!] F*ck! Within a span of 40 minutes, Luo Feng had shifted spots several times, but in the end, most of what he had dug out were still grenades. Though there were also firearms, there were at least 22 grenades that had been uncovered. Luo Feng placed the grenades he had found on the ground and neatly arranged them. Luo Fengs viewers were left speechless. Heavens! Why is Captain Sun not here yet! 22 grenades? If theres a problem with any one of them, theyll all explode! I dont know man. I still cant believe the host is putting them all in such close proximity with one another! Emmm, host, is one explosion not scary enough? Just one explosion can already send one to Heaven. 22 of them detonating at the same time would unleash hell, wouldnt it? Zhang Shunyong had dug out a gun and was about to ask Luo Feng how much it was worth, but he immediately saw the row of grenades beside Luo Feng. Upon noticing the line of grenades, he was scared stiff and dared not make his way over. Luo Feng, did you dig all these up? Ah, I cant help it. This place was probably a trench, so its chock-full of these sort of items! With his Swallowtail hefted the Swallowtail Hoe onto his shoulder and began walking to a different spot. He refused to believe that he would constantly encounter grenades Oh my God, youre actually fine? How lucky are you? The only grenade I found so far was a Cantaloupe Grenade, and even that had scared me half to death! In any case, Zhang Shunyong felt a shiver run down his spine when he spotted the row of grenades. Be careful guys, Im a professional, so dont try to imitate my way of digging! You must put caution above all else! Luo Feng gave the heirs a friendly reminder and followed it up with, Also, make sure to avoid areas that you think are part of the trenches. After all, those are the spots where there are the most grenades! I think we should stop digging! In Li Shishis opinion, one grenade was already one too many. However, seeing Luo Fengs 20 plus row of grenades She started to worry. What if she was unlucky and happened to detonate a grenade? She would probably die from the blast. She was only 22 years old and had yet to experience matters pertaining to men. She could not afford to die. Alright then, you guys should go and take five! Ill let you guys dig once Im sure theres no grenades left! Chapter 77 - 77 A Box of Goods Worth 60 Million Yuan! (3) 77 A Box of Goods Worth 60 Million Yuan! (3) Luo Fengs Swallowtail Hoe came with the innate ability to avoid death and prolong his life. As such, he was not afraid. However, the ability had not extended to the second generation heirs, and problems could likely arise. Although he had no responsibility over them, it was still better to err on the side of caution. Brother Luo, you should find a new spot to dig. Leave the trench areas that are filled with grenades alone. Ill stand guard here until Captain Sun and his crew arrive! Huang Tianba was quite bold. He crouched down beside one of the grenades and laughed. Alright then, Ill have to trouble you, Tianba! Luo Feng gave him an encouraging smile and headed to a different area. He dug and dug, and finally, he had steered clear of grenades. He had likely left the trench areas. Most of the things he dug up were pistols or swords of some sort. Luo Feng dug for another half an hour and was a few meters deep into the new pit. Clang! A crisp sound rang out. Luo Feng was anxious. Did I hit a grenade? [ Ding! You have found a trove of World War II treasures ] [ It is worth 60 million yuan! ] (o) Treasure? Luo Fengs eyes popped out upon hearing those words. Not only had he not struck a grenade, but he had even found a treasure trove that was worth 60 million yuan? Now, that, was good stuff. It was the most expensive item Luo Feng had found in the zone thus far. Of course, though it could not hold a candle to the total value of treasures unearthed from the ancient village, the village was a massive undertaking, and this discovery was relatively low effort and was confined to a smaller area. Soon, Luo Feng began to dig around the treasure. To his surprise, some of the soil he had dug was stained in a green hue. As he dusted off the soil, a greenish-bronze box appeared in Luo Fengs view. Damn! Did you find another big chest? Host, did you make a fortune again? Might be a whole crate of grenades! Hahaha, congratulations, host, youve found a box of grenades! It looks like its a bronze chest that contains spoils of war? Upon noticing Luo Fengs finding, the viewers began to take guesses at what it could be. His chat moved quickly as the excitement in the chatroom reached its peak. Bam! With a powerful swing of his hoe, Luo Feng broke the lock that was protecting the box. Then, he opened it. The first layer of content covering the box was a waterproof cloth. After carefully removing the cloth, the items hidden underneath were revealed to Luo Feng and his viewers. (o) (O_o)?? () F*ck! The moment the contents of the box were revealed, the chatroom burst with even greater excitement. The host is rich! F*ck! Its Yuan Datou1! Its Yuan Datou! Theres also silver notes! Damn! Its a small gold bar! The bullet comments were like snowflakes that were raining down on the stream. The Mauser, pikes, and machetes from earlier were nothing compared to Luo Fengs new find. Although the items in the box were not neatly arranged, they were still well-preserved. God damn! Howd you even dig up something like this, Luo Feng? Zhang Shunyong, who was watching from the side, was dumbfounded. Everyone had only dug up handguns that were worth a few thousand yuan thus far. But Luo Feng had dug up a whole trove of treasures? Luo Fengs eyes were also burning with excitement. He picked up a big coin and smiled. Do you all recognize this? This is a silver dollar! Not the so-called Yuan Datou that you are all claiming. Silver dollar is a general term. Dont just label all silver coins as a Yuan Datou. This type of silver dollar was produced around the 33rd year of Emperor Guangxu, which is the late Qing Dynasty. The silver casting technology was already very advanced at that time, so the quality was very high, with a purity of almost 99%! It is not much different from modern ones! As for the one in my hand Luo Feng purposefully slowed down his speech in an attempt to draw even more attention from his viewers. This should have been made by the Guangku Mint of the Jiangnan Province. It is a 72% silver coin, KM-Pn5/LM-280, commonly known as the Jiangnan Kaishu style of coin. The specimen is exquisitely carved, deeply embossed, with sharp and clear characters, a high and three-dimensional dragon body, and a unique patina that is exclusive to the Kaishu-style silver of the Xidun factory. The silver is magnificent, and the condition is excellent. It is an extremely rare and precious item of the Qing Dynasty dragon foreign coin, with only a few known to exist. Its value today should be around 5,000 yuan per coin. While this is a great item, due to the condition it is in, it can only be sold for 5 thousand yuan! Naturally, the system had informed of the item beforehand, and thus, he was able to fake his knowledge to his viewers. He handed the silver to Zhang Shunyong, and it was passed along to all the second generation heirs as they inspected and admired the coin. They all looked very excited and surprised. By the way, this piece Im holding now is the so-called Yuan Datou that youve all been talking about. It was made when this guy became the Emperor! When he came into power, he ordered a lot of these coins to be made, and due to their large quantity, the market value of this coin is quite low, generally going for only 1 or 2 thousand yuan! Soon, Luo Feng took out another silver coin from the treasure chest. On it, there was a big-headed man. It was definitely a Yuan Datou. As mentioned before, silver coins are a large category, and Yuan Datou are merely the silver coins of a certain period in history. Hey, brothers! This one is worth something! Suddenly. Luo Feng picked up a piece of silver and was stunned by what he saw. This is the signed version of the Qing Dynastys silver coin during the third year of the Xuantong era! Zhang Huang compiled the Catalog of Chinese Silver Yuan and Silver Coins, which features a sample coin of the Xuan San Signature Version, valued at $25,000. The sample coin was cast with a mirror-like bottom and deep, sharp features, exquisitely crafted and in great condition! A few decades ago, it was worth $20,000, and now it is worth around 800,000 yuan. In a recent auction held in Beijing by Poly Auction, this thing sold for 780,000 yuan! Luo Feng ecstatic. He had finally found a valuable silver coin. Wow host, you know so much! This thing is indeed much more valuable than the Yuan Datou! 800 thousand yuan for a mere coin. Am I living in reality right now? Is it really worth 800 thousand? Of course, this is a rare one yuan signature version silver coin! The viewers were shocked to learn of the coins value. At this moment, a dozen or so people were approaching from afar. Is that Ji Shunjin from the Natural Home antique store? Also, theres that pretty maiden from the Rare Treasure Pavilion? Her name should be Qin Rubing, right? Whew. I heard rumors saying that the owner of the Rare Treasure Pavilion was a beauty whose preferred choice of clothing was the cheongsam. The rumors werent lying. But Do these people have eyes and ears everywhere or what? Ive only just dug this treasure chest out, and they immediately arrived? Not only that, but the collectors Wang Yousheng had called over to purchase the guns have also arrived? Little Luo, let me introduce you. These are the people Ive invited over to purchase your antique guns. Theyre all quite interested in them! Wang Yousheng had gone to pick up his friends half an hour ago. However, upon spotting the large bronze chest that Luo Feng was standing beside, he paused. Little Luo, what are these? Before Luo Feng could answer, the beautiful Qin Rubing walked up to him with a smile. Of course its a chest of treasures. Nice to meet you, Mr. Luo. Im Qin Rubing from the Rare Treasure Pavilion. Greetings, Miss Qin! Luo Feng had exchanged greetings with her before, and thus, he was no stranger to her. On the other hand, Qin Rubing had come personally this time to take away all of Luo Fengs goods. After all, Natural Home was one step ahead of her previously and had sold many of the items that Luo Feng had unearthed from the Ancient Village. Many of the regular customers of the Rare Treasure Pavilion had been snatched away by Natural Home. This time, Qin Rubing was determined to get ahold of Luo Fengs items. She refused to lose to Natural Home yet again. Little Luo! Youre going to sell all your goods to me this time! Do you still remember the Jade Qilin that we helped you auction off last time? It was sold at 5 million more than what you were expecting! Just like before, all we ask is 5% of the auction profits as part of our auction handling fee. Its basically free for you! Ji Shunjin walked over and looked at Luo Feng with a warm smile. Trying to seduce Luo Feng with your looks, are you, Qin Rubing? Well, although we have no beautiful women here at Natural Home, our wealthy customers make up for this disadvantage in spades So long we provide Luo Feng with a generous contract, Im sure the treasures will go to Natural Home once again Chapter 78 - 78 The Divine Generals Copper Cannon! Priceless! The Internet Goes Wild! (1) 78 The Divine Generals Copper Cannon! Priceless! The Internet Goes Wild! (1) Sensing the tension between the two owners, Luo Feng interrupted them with a cough, Ahem I havent finished looking through the contents of the trove. Why dont we postpone this talk to a later time? Although Luo Feng appeared to be annoyed by their interaction In truth, he was overjoyed. The fact that they were competing over his goods was a boon for Luo Feng, as when the snipe and clam fight, the fisherman profits. For example, why is it so expensive to woo a woman and fall into her good graces nowadays? The reason is simple, it is simply due to competition. The fault lies solely on the simps and bootlickers who parade around their queens. Im sorry, Mr. Luo, please continue with your inspection! Ive brought a few professional appraisers with me. Do you want them to appraise the goods for you? Ji Shunjin smiled as he introduced the people standing behind him. Luo Feng recognized them. Ji Shunjin had brought the same group of people back when he first came over to his house. Sounds good to me. Lets appraise these items together then! Im sure that thisll speed up the process! Luo Feng did not refuse the offer. After all, with Huang Tianba and his men keeping guard, there were a 100 pair of eyes watching each and every one of their moves. It was just like having 100 surveillance cameras. There was no way they would be able to pull off any thefts. Moreover, anyone caught stealing his goods would result in them being taken off Luo Fengs list of future collaborators. As such, it was in their best interests to be on good behavior. Soon, under Luo Fengs lead, the appraisers began to identify the items in the box. This is a signed version of the 1 yuan coin during the third year of the Xuantong Era, right? Qin Rubing from the Rare Treasure Pavilion was quick to notice the priceless silver coin that Luo Feng had just placed on the surface of the box. Yup! Ive already told everyone that its worth around 800 thousand yuan, but my viewers refuse to believe me! Luo Feng realized from Qin Rubings widened eyes that she was indeed someone who understood the market well. I think it should exceed 800 thousand though? After all, the market is soaring at the moment, and I believe it should be able to fetch a million yuan! Since Qin Rubing was the owner of the Rare Treasure Pavilion Her connection to the antique market gave her profound insight on the value of antiques. Not long after the mass appraisal process began, Qin Rubing suddenly exclaimed, Everyone, come over here and look at this Wait Whos that bald dude on the coin? Why does he look so familiar? Bald? Could he be the one who went to the treasure Island? Are you blind? How could it be him? Oh, yeah Its the King of the Northeast, Zhang XXX1 Oh f*ck! It really is him! Why would he be engraved on a silver coin? After getting over her surprise, Qin Rubing quickly explained, This silver coin is very valuable. It is a commemorative silver coin with the image of Zhang XXX in military uniform, from the 15th year of the Republic of China! It is extremely rare! One was auctioned at a Jiangnan auction last time! Oh? How much is it sold for? An Peng asked excitedly. Around 4.5 million, if memory serves! Qin Rubing replied. (o) Damn! The viewers collectively gasped upon hearing those words. Could it actually be worth 4.5 million yuan? Of course, it was not just the viewers who were in disbelief. Many of the people present on scene were also leaping with excitement. Although they were all either collectors or rich second generation heirs, an antique worth 5 million yuan was still enough to knock their socks off. Has the world gone mad? Why would people pay this much over a mere coin that only has a few thousand yuans worth of monetary value? Ikr! Its just a silver coin at the end of the day! I cant make sense of this! Its probably a publicity stunt, right? What do you mean stunt? Zhang XXXs commemorative coins are very few in number! There likely isnt more than a few dozen of them left in the world! How can you claim that its not valuable? Ive checked, Ive checked. The auction took place 5 years ago, and it was indeed sold for a sky-high price of 4.5 million yuan! The host has landed on another massive windfall today! It hasnt been properly appraised, though. Its just the musings of that long-legged beauty. Are you claiming that its a fake? To be honest, Qin Rubings legs are the best Ive ever seen! Tsk, tsk, tsk, that qipao looks real good on her. Oh man, I want to squeeze myself between those Those plump, gorgeous, and heavenly thighs, right? Although the discussion was initially centered around the silver coin that was worth 4.5 million yuan, not long after, the attention of the chat had shifted to Qin Rubing instead. After all, when given a choice between treasures and women Most men would generally go after the women instead. Moreover, the treasure did not belong to the viewers in any case. As such, it was more worthwhile to admire the beauty of Qin Rubing instead. They would take several screenshots of her, so that they can relieve themselves later on with said pictures. How about this, then? Little Luo, I have a friend who is very knowledgeable about the silver coins crafted during the late Qing Dynasty and the infancy of the Republic of China. Why dont we let him take a look to determine the authenticity of this coin? Upon noticing Luo Fengs predicament, Ji Shunjin immediately pounced at the opportunity to curry favor with Luo Feng. Oh, Uncle Ji, what do you mean by this? Are you saying that you doubt my eye for antiques? Compared to Su Meijis empathetic and gentle nature Qin Rubings personality was more fiery. Its not that I dont believe you, but the viewers are questioning your judgment, are they not? How else are you going to settle this matter, then? Ji Shunjin shrugged his shoulders helplessly as he said those words. Although he too could tell that the coin was real, he had deliberately made the offer to cast doubt over her words. After all, as rival organizations, it was normal to try and one-up each other in this manner. Moreover, Qin Rubing was no more than a little girl who had inherited the Rare Treasure Pavilion. Naturally, she was no match for the sly old fox who was Ji Shunjin. Noticing the deep shade of red that was surging up to her cheeks from rage, a smug expression stretched across Ji Shunjins face. While he did not think much of her as a competitor, the same could not be said of her long legs veiled by her qipao. Chapter 79 - 79 The Divine Generals Copper Cannon! Priceless! The Internet Goes Wild! (2) 79 The Divine Generals Copper Cannon! Priceless! The Internet Goes Wild! (2) His son had once asked her out on a date. But he was brutally rejected. As such, he decided to take revenge against her. Theres no need for an appraisal! Ive taken a look, and its indeed authentic! As Luo Feng observed the duos dispute, the system prompted, informing Luo Feng that the price of the coin was around 4.8 million yuan. This collaborated Qin Rubings judgment of it being authentic. Luo Feng was not trying to take anyones side in particular, but he did find it rather comical that a man as old as Ji Shunjin was trying to make things difficult for a young beauty such as Qin Rubing. Hmm, actually, now that Ive taken a closer look, I also think its real! Now that it had come to this, Ji Shunjin immediately agreed. Targeting Qin Rubing was one thing, but he could not afford to offend the God of Fortune himself, Luo Feng. Hear that? Luo Feng also agrees its authentic! Realizing Ji Shunjin had only shut up after hearing Luo Fengs words, Qin Rubing felt a little grateful towards Luo Feng. Following this, she then picked up a couple more silver coins and stated, This This seems to be a Yuan Datou from the third year of the Republic of China? And also A Yuan Datou from the third year of the Republic of China? Little girl, why are you so interested in such a common coin? Ji Shunjin chuckled and teased, There were plenty of Yuan Datous minted during the third year, and as such, the value of such coins are generally quite low! Hehe! Uncle Ji, what would you know? This isnt an ordinary Yuan Datou! Qin Rubing found an opportunity and immediately retorted unkindly. Oh? Do tell me whats so special about it, then? Ji Shunjin was actually only half-knowledgeable. He had managed to become the boss of Natural Home by cultivating connections within his family, but his real expertise in antiques was lacking compared to actual experts, though he was still dozens of times more knowledgeable than an average person. See these two characters here? Chuan Di! Qin Rubing pointed to the two characters below the silver coin with a faint smile. Wow. The statement woke Ji Shunjin from whatever delusion he was in. Wang Yousheng was the first to react. He took a deep breath and exclaimed in a loud voice, Could this be the Chuan Di additional character version of the Yuan Datou from back then? What a great find! Why didnt I see those two words just now? I know right?! Miss Qin is indeed Miss Qin. Your observation skills are as sharp as they say! Upon hearing the words additional character, an excited murmur ran through the crowd present. They knew a thing or two about silver. The fact that the Yuan Datou had two additional characters made its value significantly different from its common variants. What is an additional character version? How is it any different from the standard versions? No matter how valuable it is, its still a 3rd year product. Its market price should still be around a thousand yuan, right? The heck are you guys talking about? The additional character version of this coin is extremely valuable. There a very limited supply of such coins, and to my knowledge, theres only a thousand of them with the Chuan Di engravings! Its not an exaggeration to claim that its a priceless treasure, and I daresay that its worth more than the Zhang XXX commemorative coin from earlier! F*ck! Then how much is it worth? Lets see what the host says. I remember that its very rare! As usual, there were experts lurking within Luo Fengs chat. They could tell at a glance that the additional character variant of the Yuan Datou was worth a lot of money. However, they could not give an exact figure on its worth. At this time, Captain Sun finally arrived. It was not an easy journey to make his way here. The main reason for his speedy arrival previously was due to him being stationed in close proximity to the location. This time, however, he had driven all the way to the mountaintop from the city. Hello, Captain Sun, youre here! Luo Feng pried his gaze away from the silver coin and turned to greet Captain Sun and his entourage. Little Luo, are all of these the grenades you found? Ill immediately send someone to check if theres any gunpowder left in them, and determine if theres any risk of an explosion! We are willing to pay you what all these grenades are worth, and well even take care of their disposal for you! Captain Sun glanced at the dozens of grenades that neatly arranged on the ground and thought to himself. These kids are truly a ballsy bunch. Despite all these grenades lying around over here, they still dare to gather around a massive box just 7 to 8 meters away from the explosives? Then Ill have to trouble you, Captain Sun! By the way, Ive thought about it. I wont be taking the 1 million yuan reward, and instead, I want you to use the million yuan to purchase 10 Volkswagen Santanas for the bureau instead, in my name of course. If you find that the reward money isnt enough, just let me know, and Ill pay the difference! After all, Captain Sun had already helped Luo Feng out twice, and Luo Feng was not a stingy man. Besides, it would be helpful for Luo Feng to have a direct connection to someone in the police bureau. Now, you might be wondering, what exactly was a Santana? Well, it is the base that forms a police car. Just spray a layer of paint on it and install an alarm, and voila, a police car has been made! Hahaha, then Ill thank you on behalf of the entire station, Mr. Luo! Captain Sun would not refuse a donation. Especially when it would help out the force. Back to the previous question, we actually dont know how much this additional character Yuan Datou is worth! After all, this item has never been auctioned in the market! But its worth as much as the Zhang XXX commemorative coin earlier, at the very least! Qin Rubing gave an honest answer to the viewers who posed the question in the livestream. She then followed it up with, But dont worry, Ive called over an expert in the field of silver coins. He might be able to provide a price range when he comes over! Ive also called in an expert! Hes on his way! Ji Shunjin did not back down either. Luo Feng gave it some thought and decided to remain silent. Although the system had already given him a price, he had chosen to withhold it. After all, it was better to keep the viewers in suspense. Especially since he had just unearthed a 4.5 million yuan coin just moments ago. As such, he wanted to give them some downtime before another bombardment. He wanted to take things slow, to let the stream age like fine wine. With nothing else to do, Luo Feng then shut the lid on the box, hoisted up his Swallowtail Hoe, and began digging once more. Chapter 80 - 80 The Divine Generals Copper Cannon! Priceless! The Internet Goes Wild! (3) 80 The Divine Generals Copper Cannon! Priceless! The Internet Goes Wild! (3) This speed Qin Rubing and Ji Shunjin could only see the afterimages of the Swallowtail Hoe. This is insanely fast Mr. Luo, is your hoe very light or something? You seem to be using it rather effortlessly? Despite only observing Luo Fengs digging, Qin Rubing had already grown tired, but from the looks of it, Luo Feng had shown no signs of fatigue at all. Ah, I think its decent. Its not too heavy, nor is it too light. Luo Feng wiped off his sweat. The pit he was digging was currently 1 meter deep. Can I give it a try? Qin Rubing was curious. What kind of hoe is this? Why does it feel so light when Luo Feng uses it? Umm, sure However, the moment Qin Rubing took a hold of the Swallowtail Hoe. The only thing that appeared in Qin Rubings mind was an apology. Im sorry, Brother Luo, I was wrong. How is this decent? Its ridiculously heavy! She was starting to believe that Luo Feng was some sort of superhuman, or perhaps some treasure-digging prodigy. Hahaha! Seeing the beautys deflated expression, Luo Feng snickered. She was really beautiful, and Luo Feng could not help but stare at her long legs underneath her split qipao. Moreover, due to his lowered angle of vision within the pit, he could bare witness to a different scenery Upon taking back his Swallowtail Hoe, Luo Feng resumed the digging of his pit. There was a clang. [ Ding! You have dug up a Qing dynasty bronze cannon! ] [ Name: Weiyuan1 generals bronze Cannon. Specifications: 1.77 feet long, 22.5 kilograms in weight, and can launch lead bullets weighing 28 taels. ] [ Value: 2.48 million yuan ] [ Year: During the Xianfeng period, the Weiyuan Generals bronze cannon was fully improved in all aspects compared to the ones used during the Kangxi period. ] Luo Fengs mouth twitched. Why is there a cannon here? And why is it from such an old era? Though, I guess it fits the situation of our nation back then? Luo Feng was well aware of the circumstances back during World War II. Back then, there were many militia and even regular army troops in the country that used a mix of all sorts of weapons. So long as it was capable of felling the invaders, it did not matter whether the weapon was a homemade stick or a butchering knife. And to think that they had even gone as far as to use an outdated cannon from the Qing dynasty. To be honest, without these jumble of weapons, it would have been very difficult to achieve victory. But it was precisely because of these backward weapons that the people and soldiers, with one heart, were able to drive the enemy out. Whats wrong with the host? Did he find another grenade? Hahaha! Anyway, the sound that rang out when he struck the item sounded like metal! The host immediately froze after hearing it! Oh no, he must have found a grenade. Otherwise, why would he have such an expression on his face! Run! Qin Rubing! Run! Itll be a pity if you die! Whats there to pity? Ill be first in line to pick up her body! That long-legged beauty is mine! Disgusting! The viewers were very confused. What did Luo Feng find that made him so cautious and dazed? Soon after, Luo Feng roused from his stupor and began digging out the sides of the object, gradually revealing the form of the 1-meter-long cannon. At this moment. The viewers were left even more puzzled. This thing is more than a meter long? Its also cylindrical in shape? What could it be? Could it be some kind of wooden beam? Purple sandalwood again? Are you stupid? The surrounding soil is orange-red in color. The item that is buried is definitely made of iron! The viewers stared long and hard, but they could not determine what the object was. Luo Feng squatted down slightly and informed his viewers. Hahaha, if Im not wrong, this thing is a cannon! !!! !!!!!! In an instant, the chat exploded. A cannon? Its a cannon? Is it a mortar shell or a howitzer? F*ck, the host is going to be rich this time! A cannon from World War II It must be very valuable! Actually, cannons from back then arent all that expensive. After all, theyre mass-produced and theres plenty of them! But its definitely worth a few hundred thousand yuan! It depends on the model. The rarer it is, the more valuable it is! But from its appearance, it doesnt look like a modern cannon Its more like Host, are you blessed or something? First you got a pistol, then grenades, and now a freaking cannon? This place might really be a battlefield back during World War II, that would explain all these weapons lying around! The viewers of the livestream were engaged in a heated discussion. When Qin Rubing and Ji Shunjin learned of this, their expressions also froze. He actually managed to find a cannon? Wait, Ill buy this from you, Mr. Luo. Itll look awesome in my backyard! Hahaha! Thats a good idea, but its also troublesome to get the certificate. I have to go to the Security Bureau to register! Its okay, I know some people there. Im sure the procedures will be over in a jiffy! The rich second generation heirs that had tagged along Luo Fengs treasure hunt were looking forward to taking the cannon for themselves. Once it was wiped clean and its metallic luster was revealed, how cool and awe-inspiring would it be to have it sitting in their backyard? It was exhilarating just thinking about it. However, it was not just the heirs who were tempted by the cannon, but also a few of the collectors present. Though they have already obtained several antiques in their stash, not once had they ever collected anything as grand and imposing as an ancient cannon. To everyones surprise, however, Luo Feng had taken out his phone and called Captain Sun instead. Captain Sun, Im sorry to trouble you again, but I need you to come over. Little Luo, whats the matter? Did you find another grenade? How many are there? Captain Sun, what I found this time is even bigger! Captain Sun thought for a moment and guessed, Could it be a corpse? The corpse of one of our own? If it were a corpse of the Japanese, Captain Sun would have ignored the request. However, if it was one of their own That would mean that it was a corpse of a war hero. He would have it transported back, identified, and would inform the corpses family members if any still existed. No, its a cannon! Luo Feng said with a bitter smile. Chapter 81 - 81 The Divine Generals Copper Cannon! Priceless! The Internet Goes Wild! (4) 81 The Divine Generals Copper Cannon! Priceless! The Internet Goes Wild! (4) Huh? A cannon? Are you sure? Captain Sun had a look of disbelief on his face as he asked this. What the hell is this? First, there were guns Then, there were grenades Then, there were swords And now, its a cannon? Yes, it was probably made during the Xianfeng period of the Qing dynasty. There are words engraved on the cannon that can prove its authenticity. Do you want to come and take a look? Little Luo, youre asking a rhetorical question, right? If its really a cannon, its no longer a question of whether Ill come or not, its when Ill arrive! Dont touch anything else until I get there, while the cannon might be dormant, theres still a non-zero chance that itll explode, be careful! Alright Captain Sun. Ill continue digging in the meantime. Ill also be extra careful! Luo Feng was actually not worried at all. With the Swallowtail Hoes life prolonging and death avoidance effect, Luo Feng had nothing to worry about. After hanging up the phone, Captain Sun calmed down. Then, he fell into deep thought. Wait, its a cannon this time, right? I cant return there alone. Yeah, I think Ill need to contact some professionals to take a look at it with me. After all, the police force arent equipped with the knowledge to deal with cannons. The theory behind antique grenades was similar to that of modern grenades. As such, they were not too difficult to deal with, but the same could not be said about cannons. Very quickly, news of Luo Fengs new discovering had stretched far and wide in the recesses of the Internet. Topic: An Arsenal of Weapons Discovered by a Streamer! Guns, Grenades! Swords! He Has Everything! Including a trove full of treasures! Gold, Silver, Antiques! The moment news of Luo Fengs discoveries was released. The article was immediately swarmed with comments! F*ck! Did he actually manage to stumble upon an old battlefield? Guns? Grenades? Hundreds of guns? Awesome! This streamer is up to something again! The last time, he excavated an ancient village, and now hes excavating an old battlefield? Hurry up and light up the cannon to see whether its still usable! If it works, he should donate it to Africa for their war efforts! Who are you looking down on? Theyre also using mortars in Africa now! As expected, Luo Fengs feat had made it all the way to the number one trending page in Baidu. After all his past accolades, Luo Feng was no longer considered to be a stranger in the Chinese social sphere. Especially since he had made it to the top trending page several times before this. Moreover, everyone was also very excited about his latest find. It was involved with military equipment, after all. At this moment, although Luo Feng had already fully unearthed the massive cannon, his goal of contacting Captain Sun was to request assistance in ensuring that there was no ammunition left. If ammunition was present, it was an explosion-risk, and would put lives at stake. If not, it was safe. Unfortunately, Luo Feng was not blessed with X-ray vision by the system, and as such, he could not determine what was stored within the cannon. Master Zhong is here! Luo Feng, Master Zhong is here! At this moment, an old man came from not far away. Qin Rubing immediately went up to him. It was clear that he was the silver expert Qin Rubing had alluded to earlier. Where are the items Im supposed to look through? Master Zhong and Qin Rubing immediately exchanged greetings, but the former was rather surprised to see the massive cannon beside a pit. Although the passing of time had been rather unkind towards it, it still had a majestic and imposing presence. This This should be a cannon from the Qing dynasty? It should be a Qing dynasty cannon from around 300 to 500 years ago, right? Master Zhongs eyes widened, and he immediately walked up. There are words engraved on it. Its from the Xianfeng period. If Im not wrong, it should be an improved version of the Divine Generals bronze cannon from the Kangxi and Yongzheng periods! Luo Feng was secretly impressed by Master Zhongs knowledge. Not only was he an expert in silver coins, he was also knowledgeable in regards to cannons? This thing is really extraordinary! I have seen a few of them a few years ago, but the degree of preservation was not nearly as good as this one! Master Zhongs attention was fully placed on the cannon as he spoke. It was as if everything else was made of glass, present, but see-through. Ahem, ahem. Master Zhong, why dont you direct your attention to that chest over there instead? Theres a certain silver coin that I need your help appraising! Qin Rubing reminded. Luo Feng lifted up the chests lid as she did so. Just this one? Its the real deal! But its just a Yuan Datou from the 3rd year of the Republic of China. Its not worth much! Wait Its a Chuan Di version? !!! At first, Master Zhong was very calm and had treated the coin like any other, but the moment he laid eyes upon the words Chuan Di, his eyes widened greatly and his words were charged with emotion. How much is it worth? An Peng asked carefully. This version of the Yuan Datou silver coin is a very rare honorary edition, with a total circulation of less than 1,000 at the time of production. Later, its supply was further reduced, and thus, it is an extremely rare find nowadays. Naturally, it has also never appeared in any auctions! But if I were to base its price on the Gan Su edition of this coin, the Chuan Di version could probably go for 5 million to 10 million yuan! As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Rubing immediately made the first offer: Well, Mr. Luo, Rare Treasure Pavilion is willing to offer 8 million for this coin, which is at the high end of the price range mentioned by Mr. Zhong! Little Luo, as former business partners, Ill give you an even sweeter deal. Ill offer you 8.5 million yuan! You need not consider anyone elses offer for this! When Ji Shunjin saw that Qin Rubing had made a bid, he naturally did not back down. If he were to promote such an item in his auction, it would definitely attract the attention of many rich people from all over the country. Mr. Ji, were not happy with what youre saying! Are you saying that in order to appease you, none of us should make a bid? Indeed, are we undeserving of such a right? The other collectors glared at Ji Shunjin. Very quickly Someone in the crowd shouted again, The one with the highest bid will get it, as is with most auctions. Anyhow, I believe everyone here trusts Master Zhongs appraisal of the item, and as such, I, Hua Juncai, will offer a bid of 9 million Chapter 82 - 82 Qianlong Era Cloisonné Enamel! Valued at 25 Million! (1) 82 Qianlong Era Cloisonn Enamel! Valued at 25 Million! (1) Holy sh*t! 9 million? The bid for this silver coin has already reached 9 million? When the viewers heard Hua Juncais bid, shock wracked them as if they had been struck by a lightning bolt. Though there had been transactions for silver coins that had exceeded 10 million, or even 20 million in the past, such cases were few and far between. It was at this moment that the viewers realized, perhaps this silver coin was actually a bigger deal than they had expected. However, just as the price of the Yuan Datou had reached its peak No more bids came. After all, not every collector liked silver coins. Some liked jade, some liked furniture, and some liked small trinkets. Each of them had a different area of focus. Luo Feng initially wanted to wait for more bids to be offered However, upon realizing that no one else was interested, he shrugged and was about to accept the offer Suddenly, like a bolt from the blue, Qin Rubing called out her bid of 10 million yuan. Deal! Luo Feng accepted her offer without an ounce of hesitation, avoiding any chance of Qin Rubing from retracting it. Luo Feng could tell that she had done it on an impulse. After all, every time she bid, she would only increase the total bid by 100 thousand yuan. This gave Luo Feng an impression that she was stingy, and was lacking in financial capital when compared to other antique shops. However, logically speaking, the Rare Treasure Pavilion was not supposed to be a small workshop. Qin Rubing was a little confused at what had just transpired. She had originally intended to bid 9.1 million yuan, but a slip of the tongue had given rise to a costly mistake Congratulations, Miss Qin. This is an additional character version of the Yuan Datou from the 3rd year of the Republic of China. It has great collection value, and Im sure that if you were to auction it at your store, youll be able to fetch an even higher price! Seeing this, Master Zhong chuckled. Though Qin Rubing would still make a profit from it, the margins would be considerably less than she had originally anticipated. Youre doing good, host! All in all, I think youve made 20 million from this excursion so far? 20 million, thats crazy man! But the silver coins weve seen so far should be the most expensive ones contained within the crate, right? After all, most of the silver coins they appraised were only worth around a few thousand yuan. Ah, another day where I lament at the unfairness of this world! 20 million! Thats equivalent to 3 high-end Ferrarris! Please dont watch this livestream if you dont have a strong heart! While the viewers had already declared that there were no longer any coins of interest, Master Zhong seemed to think that there were more coins of value. He began sifting through the coins within the chest. This is from the 9th year of the Republic of China, its not worth much! 1998? Made in Jiangnan province? It should be worth more than 8000 Yuan. Not bad! Oh, wow Now, this is good stuff! Suddenly. Master Zhong exclaimed softly. This is from the 3rd year of the Xuantong period, but its a variant of the coin which has a long-bearded dragon! This is extremely rare! An Peng immediately asked, Master Zhong, is this one even more expensive? Of course it is! Its already well beyond the 10 million mark! With a chuckle, Master Zhong continued, As for whether itll exceed the 20 million threshold, that remains to be seen. Itll have to depend on the ensuing auction, though I believe theres a chance! Holy cow! !!!! !!! The crowd present was once again riled up by the old mans words. Its value could potentially exceed 20 million? What the hell? Master Zhong thought for a moment before explaining, The long-bearded dragon version of the Xuantong silver coin was issued in large quantities, but due to special reasons, not many of them remain. In addition, the dragons spine on the silver coin is very vivid and lifelike, making its collectible value rather high. If memory serves, a coin of the same variant had been auctioned for 16 million in the Jiangnan province five years ago. And now, five years later, I believe that its market has only grown. It is for this reason that I daresay that its potential value might surpass 20 million! Upon hearing this, everyone understood immediately that Master Zhong was being conservative when he claimed here was a chance. After all, many would doubt his legitimacy had the silver coin not fetch a 20 million price tag. According to the market situation five years ago, the auction price reached 16 million. So, after five years, the long-bearded dragon silver coin must have appreciated significantly. Therefore, there was a high likelihood that it would be sold for 20 million. Then Ill pay 16 million! Ji Shunjin from Natural Home made the first bid. This was a rather measly figure for him, and posed no issue, unlike Qin Rubing who had to think long and hard before making an offer of her own. There were many restrictions imposed on Qin Rubings spending. If she were to spend too much money on these purchases, she would undoubtedly draw her familys ire. F*ck, how rich is the boss of Natural Home? How is he constantly bidding? Hes definitely a big shot! I couldnt dig up any information of him from the Internet. I bet hes a hidden figure! Haha, stop joking around. Have you considered that hes simply just not famous? Oh no, youve seen through me! This is crazy man! The host is going to earn 16 million again? Even a bank robber wouldnt score as big as our host! At first, I only though that the chest contained a pile of silver coins worth only a few thousand yuan each, but I never expected things to turn out this way! This is freaking amazing! Silver coins are truly not meant to be underestimated! Master Zhong continued to direct his attention at the silver coins within the chest. Unfortunately, he did not manage find anything else which was worth more than a million. Most of them were ordinary silver coins worth only a few thousand yuan. With the silver coins now out of the way, Master Zhong then proceeded to the gold bars stored in the middle layer. Theres quite a large number of gold bars in here! As he spoke, Master Zhong took out a gold bar from the box. The way that the gold bars glittered under the light made it look much more attractive than the dull silver coins. This seems to weigh about 30 grams? Its probably a small yellow fish1? Master Zhong estimated. How much is this one worth? An Peng asked. Hehe, gold bars are not worth much! Mr. Zhong shook his head and said, While the gold itself is valuable, it retains its worth only as a form of currency. Without any proper craftsmanship put into it, itll only be worth around 1.1 to 2 times more than a normal piece of gold. In other words, you can vaguely estimate its price by multiplying its weight by 2 times the current value per ounce of gold. Chapter 83 - 83 Qianlong Era Cloisonné Enamel! Valued at 25 Million! (2) 83 Qianlong Era Cloisonn Enamel! Valued at 25 Million! (2) Luo Feng nodded as the masters words. This was true. He had also learned a lot about gold from the natural gold he had obtained previously. In general, the craftsmanship put into shaping the gold was valued above all else. If you were to sell all these gold bars now, itll probably be worth around a few million yuan! As soon as Master Zhong spoke those words, the livestream bubbled with complaints once more. F*ck, whats going on? Its only worth a few million? They cant even hold a candle to those special silver coins from earlier? Gold: Im supposed to be more valuable than you, so how come a mere silver trumps over my price? Only a few million, how boring! Brothers, what do you mean by only a few million? Have your thoughts wandered off from reality? Or have you been put into a daze from Luo Fengs constant discovery of priceless relics! Ive watched so many of Luo Fengs streams that the concept of money is starting to elude me! If these gold bars were to be made into some fine jewelry, they would be worth more! Yup! As long as theres a high level of craftsmanship, their prices will definitely soar! Everyone was a little disappointed. The gold bars had taken up most of the space within the container, but sadly, they were not as valuable as certain silver coins Soon, Master Zhong brought out some watches from a container within the box. After scrunching his brows for a moment, he turned and smiled at Luo Feng. Mr. Luo, I do know a thing or two about these things, but Im only half-knowledgeable. I dare not make any hasty conclusions. You should find a more professional appraiser. But these watches should be Rolexes from the last century, which were very expensive watches at the time, almost worth tens or even hundreds of Da Yangs1 in that era. Oh, there seems to be some silver notes2 in here? Master Zhongs eyes lit up, but then the corners of his mouth turned down in disdain. While they were a store of value, and were indeed worth some money, they did not amount to much individually. With a sigh, Master Zhong returned the silver notes into the container and continued looking through the boxs contents. However, there was nothing special about left. They were all either watches, silver coins, or gold bars. It could be seen that they were either military salaries during wartime or the belongings of the army commander. Dammit! The host has struck it rich this time! Just a few pieces of silver and hes already made about 35 million! Dont forget theres about 3 million in gold too! Theres also the rest of the boxs contents! Altogether, I believe this box is worth around 40 million yuan? A 40 million box of loot? It has surpassed that box that contained the jade Qilin previously! Speaking of which, how much did the host earn from the jade Qilin? Who knows? I seem to recall that Natural Home was responsible for auctioning it. I think it went for 15 million? At this moment, Wang Yousheng laughed out loud and stated, Master Zhong, you seemed to have missed one of the greatest treasures lying within this chest? Huh? Is there anything else? Could it be this chest itself? But this is just an ordinary bronze chest, right? Hearing this, Master Zhong thoroughly inspected the box. In terms of craftsmanship. The box itself was not particularly refined, but it was worth at least tens of thousands of yuan. Wang Yousheng chuckled as he squatted down. He picked up the blue container that contained the watch and the silver notes. Take a look, what is this made of? Who was Wang Yousheng? He was a porcelain expert. However, the object that he was holding, which looks like porcelain but is actually made of bronze, was the treasure that Wang Yousheng was referring to. Bronze and porcelain were actually inseparable when it came to antiques. As such, the particular container was more so in Wang Youshengs domain than it was in Master Zhongs. Isnt this just a ceramic jar? Master Zhong had already taken a look at it earlier, though it looked somewhat special, he had brushed it off as being an ordinary trinket. If Im not mistaken, this thing should be a Qianlong-era blue and white enamel incense burner! While most people would write it off as a porcelain piece due to its blue appearance, I assure you, this is actually a bronze item! When it came to porcelain and bronze wares, Wang Yousheng was confident that no one at the scene had understood it more than he did. He said with utmost certainty. What? This is actually a Jingtai Blue censer from the Qianlong era? Huh! This is a huge find, then! A Jingtai Blue censer! This is good stuff! This seems like a highly valuable piece of treasure! No wonder all the silver notes were placed within it! A Jingtai Blue incense burner, huh? Even the cheapest ones can go for 50 million, right? The last sentence was uttered by none other than Qin Rubing. Upon hearing this A commotion broke out in the chat. F*ck! The cheapest can go for 50 million? What do you mean? The f*ck? 50 million? Its higher than all other items in the chest combined? How is that possible? What the hell is this? Its worth that much? I took a look at Baidu just now, and its indeed worth more than 50 million! At this moment, Luo Feng was at a loss for words. He could clearly recall the systems words, where it had mentioned that the chest and its contents were only worth around 60 million yuan. However, gold bars and silver coins from earlier were already worth 40 million. Then, there was the incense burner, which was said to be worth more than 50 million? Would that not make the total value of the chest more than 90 million? By the way, does this thing have a lid? Could its absence greatly affect its price? Luo Feng racked his brain for an explanation. Good stuff! Good stuff! Its really a super art piece from that era. Its so beautiful! Little brother, although this thing of yours doesnt have a lid, I daresay its still worth 18 million. Thats the price Im offering, what do you say? There was barely any light shining on the object back when Master Zhong had first brought it up. As a result, no one was able to witness and admire its beauty. Chapter 84 - 84 Qianlong Era Cloisonné Enamel! Valued at 25 Million! (3) 84 Qianlong Era Cloisonn Enamel! Valued at 25 Million! (3) However, after taking it out of the box With the resplendent rays of the sun shining on it, the container looked especially exquisite and beautiful. The blue bronze incense burner was not particularly big, with dimensions at about 12 centimeters tall and 12 centimeters wide. However, there was an inscription on the top of the furnace, and there was a beast ear on each side. The cloisonn enamel decoration in the middle part of the censer was divided into two parts. The upper part was a circle of white five-petal flowers which were connected front and back, interspersed with branches and leaves in the middle. The lower part was decorated with intertwined blue branches and leaves on a black background, with six different colored six-petal flowers connected in a circle. There is an inscription on the bottom of the censer that reads Made in the 30th year of the Qianlong reign. Now, as for why it was called a Jingtai Blue censer Jingtai referred to the year of the Ming dynasty emperor. It was just that the particular type of crafting technique used to create the censer flourished during the Jingtai period. The Jingtai part merely meant that it was a creation from the Jingtai era of the Ming dynasty. Of course, the Blue part of its name referred to the cloisonn technique that was used in the censers creation. The cloisonn technique employs soft flat copper wires to create patterns on a copper-based mold, which are then welded into the mold before being filled with patterns via enamel before glazing the whole piece in a kiln at high temperatures, allowing the enamel to melt and fuse to the metal surface. Since the enamel used during the Jingtai period was mostly blue in color, and due to its popularity in that particular era, all pieces made during that time were dubbed as Jingtai Blue items. The quality of this censer is pretty good! Its a pity that it lost its lid; otherwise, I believe this censer would have been worth hundreds of millions! Wang Yousheng said with great regret. There was nothing that could be done, as such was the cruelty of the world of antiques. At times, incomplete antiques might fail to even reach 10% of their original price. Luo Feng should be glad that the censer had still retained most of its value. F*ck! Itll be worth hundreds of millions with a lid? Dammit! Host, look extra carefully within the chest, perhaps its lid is hidden somewhere in there! Im downright stupefied, just because it lost its lid, its value plummeted that much? Whats there to say? Have you seen the drama series The Ghouls based on the novel series Ghost Blows Out the Light: Mu Ye Gui Shi? Remember the scene where a villager was selling Ming Dynasty embroidered shoes? The price for a single shoe was already several thousand yuan, but finding a matching pair could easily cost tens of thousands! Thats right. Intact antiques and damaged ones have completely different price ranges! Moreover, in the case of cloisonn copper furnaces, the lid is itself the most skillfully crafted part! Yes, to create hollows and engravings in that area requires very skilled craftsmanship! Luo Feng thoroughly scrutinized the chests contents in search of the lid. Alas, it was to no vail. Had its lid been present, the system would likely already have informed him. Master Wang, how much is this incense burner worth without its lid then? An Peng asked carefully. Has Old Luo made a fortune again this time? The price that was offered earlier is more or less correct. It should be worth around 20 million! What a pity! What a pity! What if we just make a lid of our own? Whos to say that its price wont shoot up by another million yuan or so! But this doesnt make much sense! Itll definitely feel weird using a fake lid with a real antique! Wang Yousheng shook his head in pity. Mr. Luo, how about this, then? Hand over the incense burner to me, and Ill put it up for auction in my store. Im sure Ill be able to get you a satisfactory price! Ji Shunjin was very agitated. He had to get the auction rights to the cloisonn censer. That, or purchase the item from Luo Feng. The more expensive an item was, the more it could be sold at an auction. Mr. Luo, if you put this item up for auction in our Rare Treasure Pavilion, I promise that we wont charge you a single cent for the processing fee. Well even give you a free artifact so long as its value is below a million yuan! Dammit. Not only is Qin Rubing offering her services for free, shes even paying him to secure the auction rights for the censer! But now that I think about it, this item is a legitimate cloisonn enamel artifact Even though it is considered incomplete, it would undoubtedly still attract plenty of wealthy customers. If such an item were to be marketed in a grand auction, any other relics that appear in the auction would also receive a major boost in bidding offers An item such as the censer would usually be the main attractions of an auction, and relics such as silver coins were usually just minor sideshows. After all, who would be able to resist the allure of the vividly crafted artwork? Oh, youll let me take an antique worth less than a million yuan? Luo Feng mentally chuckled at those words. I wonder, Miss Qin, are you worth less than a million? Cause if so, Id gladly take you away. Hahaha. Anyway, back to the main topic, despite the takeaway gift of a million yuan, Luo Feng was still not tempted. In that case! Mr. Luo, we, Natural Home, wish to purchase this censer for 22 million! After all, the highest price this censer will sell in an auction would likely be 23 million yuan! This is already considered to be a razor-thin profit margin, dont you think? Plus, were willing to pay you fully in cash! Ji Shunjin noticed that Luo Feng was unmoved by Qin Rubings offer, and thus, he decided to strike at the opportunity. He would offer Luo Feng 22 million in cash. There was no reason for Luo Feng to decline his offer. Damn you! Qin Rubing was unable to make a counter-offer. She had just spent 10 million to buy a silver coin. If she were to offer another 20 million now She would likely be lambasted by her family. It was not that she was lacking money, but it would be highly cumbersome, as there were many restrictions imposed on her by her family. 22 million? Luo Feng did not accept the offer. He silently took it in and made a mental calculation of his earnings from the chest thus far. All in all, I seem to have made 65 million from this, right? Ive already exceeded the systems estimate of 60 million. Ive caught a decent haul this time around. Mister! How about this, then, in the future, youll be able to auction items in Rare Treasure Pavilion for free for the rest of your life! And if an item manages to exceed 20 million yuan in the auction, well allow you to pick out an antique worth less than a million yuan of your choosing! Sure, I might not have cash readily available on me, and my family might have imposed several restrictions on me, all I have to do is make an offer that isnt related to money! Chapter 85 - 85 Qianlong Era Cloisonné Enamel! Valued at 25 Million! (4) 85 Qianlong Era Cloisonn Enamel! Valued at 25 Million! (4) This is surely better than whatever Ji Shunjin has offered, right? Oh, its a deal then! No problem! Ill leave it to you then. Luo Feng gave a wry smile. This was undeniably a great deal for him. After all, there were only more treasures to come in the future, and the fact that all these future relics would be auctioned off for free was simply fantastic! Luo Feng glanced gratefully at Ji Shunjin, for without his fierce rivalry with Qin Rubing, such an offer would never had arisen in the first place. Damn, Im being impulsive again! Qin Rubing wanted to go back on her word, but Luo Feng had immediately pounced on her moment of weakness. Damn this short fuse of mine In order to auction Luo Fengs items, she would need to promote them, and such promotions did not come without a cost. The fact that she would not charge him anything was undeniably a huge loss. Worse still was the fact that she had to give him an antique worth a million yuan with each expensive item auctioned off. Dammit, this is a very costly deal. But, I guess it might also be worth it in the long run. After all, with this, Natural Homes influence would be suppressed. Sure, you might have money, Ji Shunjin, but I have Luo Feng. Without him, where are you going to get your treasures from? Youve really gone all out this time, girl! If youre going to stoop this low just to make a deal, then have it your way then! Ji Shunjin grumbled through gritted teeth. Actually, it was not as if he had never considered making such an offer. However, a shred of reason had always held him back, warning him of the potential major losses of such a deal. The fact of the matter was that Luo Feng had reached such favorable conditions because of Ji Shunjins constant rivalry with competing antique stores. Everyone had a role to play in allowing Luo Feng to reach such conditions, and Ji Shunjin could not completely absolve himself of blame. In other words, had there been no competing organizations in the first place, Luo Fengs goods would not have been sold at such exorbitant prices. Miss Qin, its still early at the moment. I think we can continue our talk about our collaboration later. Luo Feng looked at the time. It was only around 3 in the afternoon. After returning all the items into the chest and handing it over to Brother An and Huang Tianba, he then turned to look at Qin Rubing. Alright then. Ill inform you of the meeting spot tonight, and well hash out the details there. Qin Rubing smiled bitterly. She had been taken advantage of by Luo Feng, and he seemed to be highly ecstatic over his win. Mr. Luo, are you selling the Divine Generals bronze cannon? Suddenly. One of the rich second generation heirs spoke. To them The true treasure was the cannon, and everything else was just a side attraction. Hahaha, Brother Zhang Shunyong? Luo Feng turned his head around and saw that it was the richest second-generation heir who had spoken. With a grin, he replied, As youve just heard, Miss Qin Rubing here will be auctioning my items in my stead. So, youll have to beat whatever competitors she finds in order to secure the cannon for yourself! 3.5 million, thats the highest price in the market! You wont lose out at such a price, right? Zhang Shunyong knew that despite the objects rusted surface, hidden underneath its brownish-red exterior laid a shiny, regal bronze weapon. It would serve as a great ornament in his home. He simply must get his hands on it. Is that so? Miss Qin, what do you think? Luo Feng tilted his head and looked at Qin Rubing. Hes more or less on the mark. The highest transaction price for a Divine Generals bronze cannon is around 3.2 million! Qin Rubing nodded in response. Alright, deal. But lets postpone this talk until later tonight! After closing the chest in front of him, Luo Feng trudged to his next digging spot. Naturally, everyone had trailed after him like a hen leading her chicks. They wanted to see what other things Luo Feng would unearth. After toiling for the other half of the day [ Ding! Congratulations, you have found a Mauser pistol! ] [ Ding! Congratulations, you have found a machete! ] [ Ding! Congratulations, you have found a rifle! ] [ Ding! Congratulations, you have found a pineapple grenade! ] Luo Feng, who was eager to dig out another cannon, was very disappointed at his latest findings. Not a single one had appeared. However, underneath the small forest that he had previously been to, Luo Feng spotted a huge number of dots. Luo Fengs eyes widened He wanted to head there immediately and start digging, however, upon considering that it was already half past 5, there was no time left. It was dangerous to dig at night, after all. As such, he made plans to return the next day. Of course, at this moment, Captain Sun had arrived together with the professionals who are specialized at dealing with cannons. As mentioned previously, they needed to check whether there was any ammunition left within the cannon. Otherwise, it would pose a serious explosion risk. The experts dragged the cannon to an open space and began to inspect it. They found that it was empty and was devoid of any ammunition. As such, it was considered to be completely safe. Luo Feng, are we going to stop for today? Are you not going to go on for a little while longer? Li Shishi and Qin Rubing noticed that Luo Feng was about to rest and instantly surrounded him. They gazed at Luo Feng like a pack of hungry wolves and tigers eyeing their prey. After all, they all loved treasures. They still had not had their fill of treasures for the day. As such, they felt that it was a pity if Luo Feng were to stop here. Guys, you do know that I need rest, right? Gotta rest and recharge, you know? Ill resume tomorrow anyway, no need to worry! Luo Feng smiled helplessly. The heck do you think I am? Some kind of machine? If you have the ability, why dont you try digging for an entire day straight, then? Even with a divine tool, its still very tiring, alright? Okay then. If you find anything else, let me know immediately. This is my business card! I dont know if Ill have time to come here tomorrow! Lets go. Lets chat while we eat! Qin Rubing extended a warm invitation to Luo Feng. After all, all the items he had unearthed would be auctioned off at her shop. As such, she needed to negotiate the terms of the agreement, preferably during a meal. Luo Feng, you seem to be occupied today, so Ill be cancelling tonights dinner plans with you. How does tomorrow sound? Yeah, we wanna treat you to drinks tomorrow! Li Shishi and the other second-generation heirs had actually already made a reservation for Luo Feng since their arrival. However, as Luo Feng had goods to be auctioned off, his meet with Qin Rubing was more important. Once everyone had learned that Luo Feng was done for the day, they all gradually left the area. However, once most of the crowd was gone, Ji Shunjin from Natural Home secretly snuck back in. He did not wish to give up on the incense burner. Mr. Luo, how about this? Name a price for your cloisonn censer, and Ill buy it from you! All in cash! Chapter 86 - 86 Sh*t! Did I Just Dig Up an Atomic Bomb? (1) 86 Sh*t! Did I Just Dig Up an Atomic Bomb? (1) Ji Shunjin was well aware that if he played his cards right and promoted the item properly, he would be able to sell the artifact at 30 million. While he was not 100% certain that he could make it a reality, if he could somehow manage to obtain the artifact at a reasonable price, he could at least try. Did that sneaky b*stard Ji Shunjin just went back in? Qin Rubing mumbled, watching the factory from afar. Miss, I think he went back to try and purchase the censer from Mr. Luo! The assistant beside her surmised. Well, if Ji Shunjing offers a high price and Luo Feng accepts it, theres nothing we can do to stop him. Qin Rubing said helplessly. After all, they had only reached a verbal agreement, and nothing was formally set in place yet. Hehe Then, Mr. Ji, how much do you intend to pay? Luo Feng was not stupid. The fact that Ji Shunjin had returned meant that he believed that he would be able to fetch an even higher price than what he had initially offered Otherwise, he would not have bothered returning. 25 million in cash! Ji Shunjin blurted out the price without a second thought. Nah, no thanks. I believe that Miss Qins auction house will be able to secure an even higher price than this! Clearly, Luo Feng was not interested at his offer. Rather than chancing it at a one-shot deal, he would rather try his luck at the auction. After all, there were no processing fees incurred. If Qin Rubing were to manage to auction the item off at 30 million, all the proceeds would go to Luo Feng. Ji Shunjin dared not offer an even higher price as he was not confident in turning a profit if he were to go any higher. Upon realizing that his plans had failed, he left dejectedly. Not long after, Luo Feng had also completed his transaction with Zhang Shunyong, and 3.5 million yuan had been directly transferred to his bank account. With that, the Divine Generals bronze cannon had been sold. Naturally, none of the heirs had managed to dig up any good items. The most valuable item they had managed to dig out was only worth 100 thousand yuan, and the least was only worth 10 thousand yuan. Nevertheless, it had been an exciting experience for them. Several treasures had been unearthed, and they had all verified it with their very own eyes. What these rich heirs sought the thrill of excavating treasure, not the actual treasure-hunting process. They were only doing this as a hobby, and not an actual job. Instead of following an exploration team around that might not find anything for months, they would rather spend some money and follow Luo Feng around Especially since the money spent was on purchasing a great vehicle. On the way down the mountain, Luo Feng drove together with the second generation heirs. There were around 5 cars which were lined up in front and back of each other. When they noticed him, they were still talking about the events of the day, clearly immersed in the excitement and thrill of treasure hunting. This had been the most exciting and thrilling day for them. Cousin, is your car full? How much did you dig up? After returning to the county, Luo Feng met up with Luo Yun and the other villagers. They had excavated separately, and they had gotten quite a decent haul as well. Haha, not much, just about a truckload of antiques! Luo Feng gave an enigmatic grin. Brother Feng, did you see what I found? I dug up a Qing dynasty Ru porcelain! Its worth a couple hundred thousand yuan! Suddenly, a young man who looked around 16 years of age named Er Qiangzi walked up with a white jar in his hand. He spoke as if he was presenting a priceless treasure. Hahaha, I see that youve have a good harvest today! After looking at their haul, Luo Feng could not help but feel that the location he had pointed them to had already been fully dug out. As such, he decided that after his trip to the steel factory tomorrow, he would leave all the less valuable items for the villagers to slowly dig up. Hmm? Cousin, what are the items in your carriage? Why do they all look like scrap metal? Wait, no Arent these guns!? Luo Yun suddenly became excited. His loud exclamation had instantly drawn dozens of villagers to surround him. Holy crap! Isnt this a break-action pistol? My grandfather used to have one too, but he sold it a few years ago! Mauser! This is a Mauser! Theres also a Winchester! I know what this is, its a Millet Plus Rifle! This is amazing! Did Luo Feng excavate a World War II Armory or something? How did he end up with all these weapons? Whats in the box? Luo Yun asked curiously when he saw the big box. Nothing much, just some silver coins! Luo Feng said indifferently. Silver? Luo Yun gasped. Oh right, theres also some gold The heck!? Gold too? By the way, theres also some fancy incense burner. I heard its worth hundreds of millions of yuan! F*ck!! Hundreds of millions?! Dont get too excited. The experts said that without its lid, its only worth about 20 million! Oh yeah, I almost forgot, but there are also some watches in there, but they arent worth much! When Luo Yun heard this, he almost fainted. He really wanted to kneel down in front of his cousin and beg him to describe its contents in one go. His heart could not take all these sudden interjections. Hahaha, you guys should head to the city tomorrow and have some fun. Take the day off, and buy something for yourselves. After all, youve already finished excavating the location Ive pointed out to you! Ill hand over the steel factory to you after Ive gone through it tomorrow! But do be careful! Avoid the trench areas, there are grenades there! After Luo Fengs reminder, everyones expressions were filled with equal parts fear and excitement. Nevertheless, the fact that there was a new location to dig meant that they would be able to make money again. By the way, cousin, are your silver coins valuable? I heard they only go for a few thousand yuan per piece. Luo Yun asked. What do you mean a few thousand? Mine goes up to tens of millions, alright? After all, I have both valuable and worthless silver coins within that stash! The moment Luo Feng spoke those words Chapter 87 - 87 Sh*t! Did I Just Dig Up an Atomic Bomb? (2) 87 Sh*t! Did I Just Dig Up an Atomic Bomb? (2) The group of villagers instantly froze. Before they had even fully accepted the censer that was worth tens of millions of yuan, Luo Feng had dunked on them with his silver coins that were worth tens of millions of yuan. Nevertheless, it had also served as motivation to fuel them forward, as they too, would soon excavate that zone which would potentially contain items worth tens of millions of yuan. What they did not realize, however, was that Luo Feng would not have left off such items from his grasp. However, Luo Feng was not stingy either. Every time he left an area for the villagers to handle, there would be at least 10 million yuan worth of trinkets left waiting to be excavated. In fact, he could not even estimate the true value of a spot accurately. This was because many relics that cost thousands of yuan would not be indicated by any of the systems dots. Since Luo Feng was already well off, he did not mind letting the villagers extract the remaining treasures from a particular location. By the way, Little Yun, your cousin here also dug up a cannon! Noticing how heated the discussions were, An Peng decided to drop another bombshell on the villagers. The f*ck! A cannon? Is it true? Luo Yuns eyes widened again. Could something like this even be buried? Yes, the Qing dynastys Divine Generals bronze cannon! Its an improved version of the ones they used during the Kangxi period! It was bought by a wealthy second generation heir! An Peng said with a wide grin. Although Luo Yun did not understand who or what the Divine General was It still sounded very awesome. Everyones anticipation towards the steel factory grew even further. They could not wait to see what they would dig up during the day after tomorrow. About an hour later, Luo Feng met up with Qin Rubing at a five-star hotel to negotiate the terms of their future auctions. Due to the amount of details that had to be hashed through, neither of them had time to eat. This was no big deal to Luo Feng, however, as eating face-to-face with a beautiful woman made him feel uncomfortable. As such, he did not mind skipping out on his meal. Moreover, the food was only secondary to the purpose of their meet, which was to finalize the details of their agreement. Once the meet was over, Luo Feng invited the villagers out for a meal at an agritourism farmhouse and claimed that it was his treat. There were dozens of villagers who had joined him in the meal, but also a couple of the second-generation heirs. They had booked around 10 tables for the occasion. The owner of the farmhouse they had dined in was extremely happy. What was worth mentioning was that Li Shishi had posted their meal on her moments. And Qin Rubing had received a ping from it. The two of them had only met for the first time that day, but they had already each other on WeChat. Why did this guy go to an agritourism farmhouse to dine together with those villagers? I ordered him an 80 thousand yuan full course meal, and hed rather dine with the villagers instead? When Qin Rubing saw the post, her temper instantly flared. I thought you didnt have an appetite earlier, but this is what you were planning, huh? Miss, is it because you dont give people off the impression that youre easy going? Youre too old-fashioned. In fact, I think you should smile more. If you did, I doubt that number one beauty, Su Meiji would even hold a candle to you! Her assistant, Gao Hui, said carefully. After all, with her qipao with high slits Her long, gorgeous legs And her slender waists that could be grabbed in one hand. She was really the epitome of beauty. All she lacked was having a good smile. Just take Su Meiji for example, although shes not a seductive woman, her charming smile can mesmerize men from miles and miles away. No matter how beautiful a woman was, if they do not smile, men would instantly be turned off. Thats true. I could not shake the feeling that he was feeling rather restrained while he was eating. I see, so its because I dont smile often, huh Qin Rubing knew her own personality very well. But even so, that did not meant that he should go for another meal right after! Is he even a man!? How infuriating. Also, miss, I feel that Li Shishi is intentionally trying to anger you. This little girl is quite a nasty piece of work. I doubt it. Weve only just met after all, why would she casually try to trigger me right after we got acquainted? On Weibos hot search that night. The two characters, Luo and Feng, as well as the term treasure-hunting streamer had blown up on the Internet again. World War II guns, an armys treasure trove, a cannon, precious silver coins, gold bars, as well as a Jingtai Blue Censer and so on had been plastered all across the net. It appeared in the top 50 most searched topics, occupying more than a dozen spots. The most popular search term was the cannon. After all, although the censer was indeed very expensive, the fact that a cannon had been unearthed was much more attractive to the netizens. Luo Feng opened his channel stats and realized he was now close to 2 million followers. Holy sh*t! My reputation points have already reached 2.3 million! Even though each scan now takes 500 thousand Reputation Points, with all these new followers and newly gained Reputation Points, I can easily scan four times in a row! Of course Now that the system had been upgraded, it was also capable of scanning treasures worth from 100 million to 1 billion. There were more than 300 punctuation dots scattered beneath the steel factory, and one of them was a massive red one. This meant that it was potentially worth hundreds of millions However, Luo Feng was in no hurry. He could take his time the next day. Regardless, he would leave that massive red dot to be dug out last. Once news of Luo Fengs discovery had broken out, many netizens commented under the articles describing his findings. F*ck! Ive known about a battle taking place at the steel factory for a long time! Man, if only I had dug that place out earlier, Luo Feng wouldnt have taken the goods! Tsk, if what you said is true, whats your excuse for not digging that place earlier, then? Its indeed true. I once heard the villagers there talking about it. While a battle had indeed taken place there, it was not listed in any official records! Its probably a small scuffle. Otherwise, it definitely would have been recorded! Thats right, a fight between a few hundred men isnt really a battle! Moreover, it could have been a coincidental encounter, so nobody bother to record it! What I find the funniest is that all the second-generation heirs had managed to find were some guns which were worth only a few thousand yuan, while Luo Feng had dug up insane treasures up to 80 million yuan! What kind of freak of nature is Luo Feng? Speaking of which, how much is Luo Feng currently worth? Is his net worth around a hundred million? Only a hundred million? Buddy, I think he has already crossed 500 million! Yeah, he has dug out this many treasures, after all! Chapter 88 - 88 Sh*t! Did I Just Dig Up an Atomic Bomb? (3) 88 Sh*t! Did I Just Dig Up an Atomic Bomb? (3) Youre exaggerating, brothers. Its only 200 million at most, he still needs to pay taxes! Luo Feng did not spend any time reading the comments under the articles about him. Instead, he went to bed early to get some rest. The next day, Luo Feng had breakfast at the farmhouse, and to his surprise, he noticed that many of the second-generation heirs had stayed there as well. They were probably waiting for him to start digging together. Which was fine for Luo Feng. After all, he had promised them 7 days, and 7 days is what they will get. Luo Feng, are we going back to the steel factory again today? I just made some fruit juice, help yourself to some! Itll make you feel more energetic! Li Shishi walked over with a cup in her hand and politely handed it over. Well, thank you. But, Ive already drunk a big bowl of soy milk! Ill drink it on my way there! Luo Feng placed the cup into his toolbox politely. The girl was very polite towards him, and he was unsure whether it was out of respect for his treasure hunting , or Whether she was interested in him. After all, he was enjoying a massive popularity boom at the moment. Even if his treasure-hunting ability were to be retracted in the future, he believed that he would still be able to rake in billions in terms of net worth via his popularity. Anyone with a good eye would know that although Luo Fengs current net worth was only 200 million, it would eventually reach the billions in the future. It was inevitable. In addition, Luo Feng also had his dashing looks to back him up. As such, there was a non-zero chance that the girl had the hots for him. Although, when it came to Li Shishis looks Well, Luo Feng had rated her at 95 points, which was quite a gap from the top-tier beauties Qin Rubing and Su Meiji who had each scored 98 points on his aesthetic scale. I see, well, back to the question. Are we returning to the steel factory today, Luo Feng? You havent answered me yet. Li Shishi was very passionate about treasure hunting, and thus, she posed the question to him once more. Ah, of course! There are still many treasures waiting for me there! Luo Feng immediately nodded. Upon hearing this, the second-generation heirs who were living in the farmhouse rushed over. Alright, Old Luo, lets go then! Lets get this bread! Time to go back up the mountain! The military shovels and multi-purpose shovels in the heirs hands shook as they were unable to contain their excitement. Luo Feng took a look at them, and compared their fully-prepared equipment and compared to his poverty-like clothing. Luo Feng was unable to figure out why despite having only dug up items worth a few thousand to ten thousand yuan, they were still this excited. However, perhaps they had only participated out of interest. They were unlike Luo Feng, whose main goal was to make money. Okay, if everyone has finished breakfast, lets go up the mountain together! After pondering for a moment, Luo Feng suddenly announced. Brother an, Ill let you drive my Grand Cherokee. Im feeling a little tired today! Luo Feng, you dont mind giving me a ride, right? After Li Shishi threw her car keys to An Peng before turning around to look at Luo Feng. The Grand Cherokee was, of course, a Jeep model. It was about 700 thousand yuan. Although it was not the top of its class, it was a suitable off-road vehicle for women. Sure! Luo Feng simply nodded. Many of the other second-generation heirs could also tell that Li Shishi was interested in Luo Feng. Once Luo Feng and Li Shishi got into their ride and set off, the other heirs started jeering and laughing at them. Perhaps she might stand a chance in ending up with him. Although a few people were jealous, they were very optimistic about Luo Fengs treasure-hunting ability. They were certain that he would make a fortune in the future, and thus, this made him worthy of Li Shishi. Wow, old Luo, the long legs in the passenger seat arent bad today! Youre showing off your affection as soon as the livestream starts? Uncomfortable! Why dont my passenger seat occupants have long legs like these? Theres a saying that goes, The harder you work, the longer the legs youll enjoy! The harder you work, the whiter the legs youll enjoy! Oh, the stream is starting at 8:30 today! Old Luo is working hard again, I see! Li Shishi! Im telling you, this guy is a scumbag whos always entertaining young models! You mustnt fall prey to him! Li Shishi: Then Im even more interested! And here I was worrying that he wouldnt have the funds to entertain me Pfft, as long as he has a massive manhood, hell be able to handle 99% of the women in this world! Really? Then why havent I lost my v-card yet? Hmm, maybe its cause you didnt get a chance to reveal your manhood? Dont worry brother, youre just a diamond in the rough! Just keep working hard, and once your pride has been revealed, women will snatch you up like mad! Li Shishi who was seated in the passengers seat greeted Luo Fengs viewers. She also snuck several glances with reddened cheeks, however, to her dismay, Luo Feng had been diverting his full attention to driving all this time. After stealthily adjusting her emotions, she then announced, Well be reaching the steel factory soon. I wonder what treasures you guys are most excited to see?! Personally, I hope that well dig up another cannon. Also, whats with the cloisonn censer the other day? How much did it sell for? Yeah, the cannon is the best! We demand grand treasures thatll provide ample visual stimuli! Im already numb to the values of the treasures! Thats what makes the cannon so great! When Li Shishi read this, she then asked the chat, Since youre talking about visual stimuli, what do you think of my looks? Im not using any makeup or beauty filters, you know? Um Those cannons of yours definitely perk me up more than the bronze one! Hahaha! Its a pity that we cant even operate those cannons of yours! . Li Shi Shi always felt that she was the one who was at a disadvantage when she teased her fans. She rolled her eyes and cut the conversation short with the viewers. Whats wrong? Luo Feng noticed that she had gone silent and asked. Its nothing. The viewers are just too much. Li Shishi pouted and angrily looked out of the car window. Ah! Seeing Li Shishis expression, Luo Feng immediately put two and two together. Chapter 89 - 89 Sh*t! Did I Just Dig Up an Atomic Bomb? (4) 89 Sh*t! Did I Just Dig Up an Atomic Bomb? (4) Forget Li Shishi, even Luo Feng himself would sometimes be left speechless by the words of his fans. About half an hour later, Luo Fengs 4 million dollar Mercedes had arrived at the scene. He noticed that most of the heirs had reached the factory before him, and had already been digging for a while. More than a dozen small pits could be seen, dotted across the site. Yong, did you find anything? Luo Feng was impressed. Even though they had set off together, they had arrived more than ten minutes earlier than him. Just how passionate are they about treasure-hunting? Weve just started digging. How can we have found anything? Were still waiting for you to teach us your skills! Zhang Shunyong shrugged helplessly. What skills? Im just digging blindly with my arse! Luo Feng smirked as he moved his equipment out of the car together with Li Shishi. In truth, Luo Feng wanted to handle it by himself, but Li Shishi had insisted that she helped. Guhaha, blindly digging with your arse? Are you trying to pull my leg? Zhang Shunyong did not believe in Luo Fengs words. Just like a magic trick, there was definitely a technique behind the mystical fa?ade that could be replicated. Once the technique was known, the trick would no longer look as mystical. But if not, it would remain as magical and enigmatic as always. Zhang Shunyong, cant you be a bit more civilized? After Li Shishi carried Luo Fengs backpack over, she rolled her eyes at Zhang Shunyong. The heck is this double standard? Zhang Shunyong was speechless. Luo Feng was the one who claimed that he was digging with his arse! And yet, Li Shishi had accused him of bein uncivilized? Fine, then, Ill just leave. These two lovebirds seem to be having fun moving things. I originally planned to help, but it seems that its unnecessary. Being a third wheel is not fun at all. Plus, its clear from Li Shishis tone that she wants me gone. Thank you, Shishi. Since were almost done, Im heading off to start digging. Once things had settled down, Luo Feng hoisted up his Swallowtail Hoe and headed to the spot that was littered densely with dots he saw the previous day. Although he knew not what the dots denoted, he was certain that there was plenty of good stuff waiting for him. Li Shishi did not chase after him and gave Luo Feng his space. She felt that Luo Feng did not wish for anyone to learn of his secret treasure-hunting techniques, and thus, decided to respect his wish. Once they were separated, Luo Feng walked straight to the spot with a large number of dots. However, just like all his previous excavations, he first put on a show. He started off with patrolling the area, then proceeded to draw a few markings on the ground with stone, followed by some quick nonsensical calculations with a calculator before moving on to some other inconsequential act. It was all a mess, which served perfectly well as a smokescreen to his true abilities. Despite all his accolades until now, no one had yet to figure out what Luo Fengs secret technique was. Hmm? A box? Luo Feng spotted something lying on the ground. What prop is this? [ Ding! You have dug up a bottle of sunblock!] [ This is the ultimate sunblock, designed specifically to tailor the needs of chiseled Greek gods such as yourself! Provides 360 degree sunlight protection, and makes you immune to all ultraviolet damage! ] Theres this sort of treasure? And here I was fussing over getting a tan which might ruin my looks! This is good stuff! While Luo Feng was delighted by the finding, he suddenly thought of a certain someone he had an affection for and asked, System, can this item be used by other people? Of course not! Tsk, boring! Luo Feng had considered sharing the item with Su Meiji if she were to join him in treasure hunts in the future. Nevertheless, he soon got over it and began digging. Thonk! [ Youve dug up an insect repellant. ] [ Ding! ] [ You have found a Jungle Blade! Should you encounter an impassable path in the woods, just bring out the Jungle Blade and slash open a path in a single strike! ] Luo Feng was speechless. What the hell is this? Why are there so many props? Why has the host only found rocks so far? Isnt he supposed to be super lucky or something? Thats right. I read about him from the trending search last night. Could it have been fake news? Are you new here? Stop clowning around, how can he dig up a rare treasure this soon into the stream! Did you really think its as simple as bending over and picking up a piece of treasure!? Just wait, whats there to fuss over. Plus, you can switch over to Li Shishis stream instead! Im sure youll find it much more enjoyable, if you know what I mean! Hahaha! Yes, those jiggly mountains are truly a sight to behold! Bah! A bunch of perverts! Just leave if you dont like it! I have nothing else better to do anyway! Clearly, Luo Fengs stream was rather boring when there was no treasure to be found. It was to the extent that many would have switched to a beautiful womans stream instead. However, the moment a treasure was found Im sorry, even if youre a fairy from the nine Heavens, Ill immediately switch to Luo Fengs streams! Luo Feng, havent you found anything yet? Li Shishi was a girl, so her physical strength was a bit lacking compared to the boys. After digging for only half an hour, she decided to take a break, and she took the opportunity to visit Luo Feng while she did so. She offered him a bottle of mineral water, and without sparing a second glance, Luo Feng took it and drank it all. In Luo Fengs perspective, Li Shishi did not seem to have any bad intentions. It seemed that she really just liked him. Indeed I havent! All Ive found are some rocks and grass so far! Luo Feng threw the bottle of mineral water on the ground. Dont just litter on the ground! Li Shishi rolled her eyes. As she spoke, she picked the bottle up and placed it in a garbage bag. Oh darn, I forgot! My bad! Seeing this, Luo Feng quickly admitted to his mistake. So, whatd you say if I tag along with you later? Maybe Ill get to leech off your luck? Li Shishi subtly made the request. After all, all she managed to find the previous day was a machete. She was considered to be the unluckiest out of all the heirs. Im down with anything! Luo Feng simply nodded at her request. Damn, are we watching this woman poach our host live?! Dont try and steal our hosts luck! Theres no choice, shes a beauty after all. But if the young models at the club were to watch this stream and see them together, wouldnt Luo Fengs chances with them be dashed?! I, Wang long, dont agree to this marriage! On behalf of the thousands of young models in the club, I reject this marriage! Luo Feng was not paying attention to the stream, and thus, was oblivious to what was transpiring. Li Shishi followed behind Luo Feng while maintaining a certain distance. She was worried that Luo Fengs powerful swings might accidentally hit her. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Suddenly, Li Shishi leaped with excitement. Luo Feng! Theres something here, my metal detector is going off the charts! Luo Feng had also heard the sound. He immediately made his way over and started digging the spot Li Shishi had found. Soon, a cylindrical object emerged from the surface of the soil. Luo Feng, whats this? It looks like a cylinder? Could it be an atomic bomb? Li Shishi looked at the items appearance and made a wild guess Chapter 90 - 90 Another Treasure Chest! Worth 140 million! (1) 90 Another Treasure Chest! Worth 140 million! (1) It cant possibly be an atomic bomb, right? Luo Feng was not sure. After all, the tip of the cylinder was rather sharp, making it look like a missile head. However, it did not matter much. Once he had dug it out a little more, he would be able to identify what the item was. Unfortunately, not long after digging around the item, he received a system notification. [ Ding! You have dug up a mine!] [ It is worth 999 Yuan!] F*ck! !!! !!! Luo Feng almost lost his balance from the revelation. A goddamn mine! This is considered a treasure? Are you sure its not a gift? A grenade would only explode when it was thrown. But for land mines, stepping on them had almost certainly equated to death. Li Shishi, what did you find? Why does Old Luo look like hes holding a hot potato? When Zhang Shunyong noticed that something had been discovered and promptly ran over. A few other rich second generation heirs also ran over. Its a mine! Everyone, be careful! Luo Feng took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. F*ck me! A mine? An actual land mine!? Zhang Shunyong was shocked and immediately took a few steps back. He was afraid that he accidentally stepped on the land mine. Crap, a landmine? Sh*t! This is much more dangerous than a frag grenade! Host, hit it with your hoe. Lets see if its a dud! Do you want to see the host being blown up? Hurry up and call the police! Luo Feng was speechless. Out of all things he could find, why this? He looked at the second generation heirs surrounding him with palpable fear in his eyes. He was not afraid of grenades as it was difficult to trigger them with the hoes effect. However, the hoes ability was likely useless against land mines that exploded upon being stepped on! Stop all digging, there are mines here! Im not sure if the mines in this area are still active! Just stop whatever youre doing and hold still! Should it explode, it would also take several lives with it. Everyone, dont move! Everyone, dont move! And stop digging! This area might be a minefield! Just stand where you are and dont move! Dont move your feet! To think that all this happened because Li Shishi wanted to take advantage of Luo Fengs luck. Now, they were all stuck in a minefield However, it did not seem like it was Luo Feng who found it. The root of the issue had stemmed from Li Shishi who thought she had found some kind of great treasure. Luo Feng, I wont move, I wont move. But, do you think Im currently stepping on a land mine? Li Shishi was simply scared out of her wits. Her legs were shuddering hard. After all, even she knew that land mines would only explode once someone took their feet off of one. Dont worry, Ill call the police immediately. Luo Feng was also very worried. He took out his phone and made a call. Ah? Little Luo, so, whats the situation this time? Did you find another cannon? After all, Luo Feng had found grenades and a cannon the previous day. Captain Sun doubted that anything would top the surprise he had felt. However, what he heard the next moment made him take back his words. Captain Sun, Ive found a minefield, and it seems like there are plenty of these mines F*ck! !!! !!! When Captain Sun heard this, he was speechless and went completely silent. Hello, Captain Sun, are you listening? Ah, Little Luo, Im here. What did you just say, I couldve sworn that I heard A mine! Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump. Captain Sun gulped down hard. Alright, I got it. Ill contact the combat division. Dont move! Oh my God. It was grenades and a cannon yesterday, and now, its land mines!? Today, he directly planted a land mine? After contacting the combat division, Captain Sun also mobilized the military engineering group. They would arrive in about an hour. But that only applied to the police, as they had to arrive earlier to maintain order at the scene. The military would come later as their base is located quite a distance away from the area. Alright, I got it! Once he hung up on the phone, Luo Feng shouted to everyone, Everyone, calm down! The military will be here in around an hour! Well be safe once theyre here! Although Luo Feng was overwhelmed with fear at first, he had eventually calmed down. However, the rich second generation heirs did not seem to be calming down. After all, how would any sane person calm down if they were to learn of potential land mines under them? Although only one mine had been unearthed so far, Luo Feng knew that land mines were usually laid out in groups and not individually. Wait Land mines They should only be priced at a couple thousand yuan each, right? They probably wouldnt show up as dots then. So what about the dot below me? It couldnt be a mine, right? Upon this thought, Luo Feng slammed his hoe down into the soil and resumed digging. This sent terror running down the spines of the second generation heirs. What was going on? Why is Luo Feng still digging? F*CK! Youre in a minefield and youre still digging? Isnt this a minefield? Do you tire of life? Dong! A light thrum could be heard. Luo Feng had found something. [ Ding! You have dug up a treasure with dozens of dots once again! ] [ Value: 140 million] Holy sh*t! Hundreds of millions? There were indeed some good things lying in wait below. This one treasure alone was even more impressive than most of his haul yesterday. Then, deciding to test out the Swallowtail Hoes death-defying ability, Luo Feng began to dig closer and closer towards the mine. The closer he got, the more he found the hoe warping its digging spot against his wishes. Does this mean that the Swallowtail Hoe can innately avoid the landmine? Holy crap, this changes things! If thats the case, I can safely remove the mine! I can avoid it, after all! This feeling made Luo Feng very uncomfortable, as this was some reality-bending level of cheats. It was as if he had God Mode on Chapter 91 - 91 Another Treasure Chest! Worth 140 million! (2) 91 Another Treasure Chest! Worth 140 million! (2) Luo Feng, stop! What are you doing! Stop digging! You said so yourself, this is a minefield! Upon seeing Luo Fengs actions, Li Shishi was so terrified that she was on the brink of tears. Viewers who had just joined the stream would hear the yelps from her immediately think of something else However, she truly was scared stiff at the situation. What the hell is this? Why is he still digging despite knowing that theres a landmine right in front of him? Very quickly, Luo Feng had dug out the soil around the mine. More than half of the mines exterior had been revealed. Luo Feng saw it clearly. It was a type of landmine that was created via old-fashioned techniques. Its structure was simple. It was made of iron on the outside. And instead of being filled with destructive shards like iron sand and steel bearings, all that was contained within it were some sharp stones. Im removing the mine! Shishi, dont scream! But Im scared Dont be, Im confident that it wont explode! Li Shishi did not know why, but when she saw the confidence that Luo Feng exuded, she actually believed his words and became less afraid. At the same time. Although the mine had yet to explode, the livestreams chat surely had. What the f*ck? Hes removing a mine with his bare hands? What is this? In an instant, millions of people poured into the livestream. The first sight they were greeted with was that of Li Shishi, the little beauty, standing stiff as a statue in a strange pose. It made for a great opening act for these newcomers. Meanwhile, Luo Feng was gripping his Swallowtail Hoe tightly as he continued digging the soil around the mine F*ck! What the f*ck? Are you really going to remove a mine with your bare hands? Does this host have a death wish or something? Why isnt he waiting for the authorities to come and help? Im f*cking convinced. This streamer is a bad*ss! Host, just blow the mine up and run away before the explosion catches you! Hahaha, are you a kid or something? Do you think these are the firecrackers you set off during the new year? Theres no delay for you to flee! Hahaha! I was secretly hoping that the host would dig up a couple of mines, but I never expected my prediction to come true! Ive already returned the military shovel that I ordered yesterday. Digging for treasure is too dangerous! The millions of people that had flooded into the chat had caused bullet comments to completely fill up the screen. No one could tell who was talking. The stream looked as if it was snowing. Naturally, Luo Feng had no time to look at the comments. Even if he did, he cared not about their comments. After all, the Swallowtail Hoes ability to evade death was a powerful cheat. He was afraid of nothing. As such, he could just continue digging without a care for the world. The Swallowtail Hoe would automatically change its position, direction, and strength on its own. Cousin, I heard that theres a problem here again? What did you find? Luo Feng looked up and met Yun Luos eyes. He replied, Of course its treasure! A precious mine! Holy crap! A mine?! Luo Yun shuddered as he took a few steps back. Dont worry, what Im actually aiming for is a box hidden under the mine! Luo Feng pointed at the small pit. Now, a rusty brown-red sheet of iron could be seen. Could it be another treasure chest? Luo Yuns eyes widened as he exclaimed, Damn! Cousin, youre rich again? The cousin was excited, but when he thought of the land mine, he asked, But can you even extract it safely with the mine there? Its fine. Watch me buy a motorcycle from the money Ill make from this chest! Luo Feng smiled nonchalantly. Aaaaaaaaaa, please stop making such a risky move! Ill gift you a motorcycle, so please, just stop! Although Li Shishi could sense Luo Fengs overwhelming confidence, she still felt that it was a gamble. As a result, she began to worry again. Stop screaming. Im just joking. Im really confident! Dont you pee your pants! Luo Feng looked at Li Shishis statue-like appearance and said, Actually, feel free to squat down if youre tired. Im sure its quite tiring standing like that! Huh? Youre confident? With her emotions calming down a bit, she suddenly realized the fatigue that had been building up in her legs. Therefore, she slowly squat down, though she made sure not to lift her foot. What the f*ck! Old Luo, are you crazy? Why are you gambling your life away just for a motorcycle? Im afraid that youll turn into a dead person! Even if you have a death wish, dont drag Shishi into it! Has he gone crazy? If it was for a box thats worth tens of millions like yesterday, I would take the gamble! Actually, a landmine like this can only break an arm at most. Its not that serious. A treasure chest worth tens of millions is definitely worth it! F*ck! An arm is not considered serious? What is considered serious then? The netizens were dripping with anxiety at the situation unfolding in the stream. Halfway through his digging process, Luo Feng received a call. Luo Feng, I heard that youve started to dig for treasures again? Are you crazy? When Captain Sun heard about this, he called Luo Feng directly. Its fine. These mines are not that sophisticated. Sometimes, even if a big truck goes over, they might not explode! And its been so long. Its probably already inactive, right? Of course, I know a little about landmines. Im confident in my ability to disarm it! Soon after. Luo Feng proceeded to flood Captain Sun with a wealth of landmine-related knowledge. At the same time, it felt to Captain Sun that Luo Feng was trying to assuage his fears. It felt rather odd. After all, was it not be Luo Feng, who was in the minefield, who needed to comforted? Hohoho, after hearing so much about landmines from Old Luo, I feel like Ive gained some more useless knowledge! What kind of monster is Old Luo? How can he know so much? Stop explaining. Im never going to a minefield to dig for treasures! Theres no need to! Actually, what the host says is true. Its likely a mine that has been disabled. Its very easy to dismantle it! When you dig the mine, you must be gentle! Also, dont pull it out immediately after digging it, you have to see if its connected to any fuse! Chapter 92 - 92 Another Treasure Chest! Worth 140 million! (3) 92 Another Treasure Chest! Worth 140 million! (3) There were many knowledgeable experts in Luo Fengs streams. And said experts would usually share their knowledge with the rest of the chat. Sometimes, they would even offer good advice for Luo Feng. However, none of it had made it into Luo Fengs head this time. There was only one truth in this world, and that was his Swallowtail Hoe, which served as the best tool in dismantling the landmine before him. A click sounded. Finally, after seemingly messing around for a long time, the fuse had finally been disabled. Guys, look, this heres the fuse, now that its been removed, the landmine will no longer blow up! Following this, Luo Feng pulled the landmine out. The sight of Luo Fengs casual actions made Li Shishi feel a little, just a little Humiliated! The moment the landmine was extracted, Li Shishi immediately covered her face in embarrassment. Fortunately, no one had noticed. While it was not much The fact of the matter was that it could also happen to men who were in her position. Ill change my pants later Holy cow! Did he really just dismantle a landmine? Awesome! Thats freaking amazing! This moment right here will definitely crown Old Luo as the Streamer of the Year! Forget streamer of the year! What just happened is unprecedented! The man had seemingly dismantled a landmine with nothing but brute force! Im nervous just from watching! Old Luo is definitely the number 1 treasure-hunting streamer! Damn, this is what I call dedication! In order to uncover treasures, he throws caution and his own life to the wind, and stares down at Death itself! Everyone had witnessed Luo Feng removing the landmine with their very own eyes. Although it was a little unreal. But at long last, they could finally relax. Luo Fengs phone rang in his pocket and he immediately picked up the call. Hmm? Captain Sun? Whats wrong? Oh, the landmine? Of course its been settled! Alright, Ill hang up now! Alright, Ill be more careful! The moment Luo Feng put down his phone, he then grabbed a hold of the landmine and tossed it into his backpack. There was no ensuing explosion. Just the light thwack from the collision of items within the backpack. After all, Luo Feng had used the Swallowtail Hoe to scoop up and throw the landmine. When it came to life-threatening operations, the Swallowtail Hoe would have his back. As such, Luo Feng was wholly unconcerned when he tossed the mine into his backpack. Time to start digging! Now that the immediate threat had been disabled, Luo Feng resumed his digging. Seeing this, Li Shishis heart also calmed down. The second-generation heirs had accompanied Luo Feng for thrill of discovery and adventure, however, what they had experienced that day might have been more than what they had bargained for. Luo Feng could already imagine some of the heirs being absent the next day, though he would not fault them for doing so. Around 20 minutes later, Luo Feng had uncovered a chest that was almost the same size as the one he found the previous day. The size was about the same, and its appearance had more or less been revealed. One point of difference, however, was the material in which the chest was made. The chest that Luo Feng had found previously was made out of bronze, but the one he had just found was made out of iron. Luo Feng had already been informed beforehand that there was about 140 million yuans worth of items stored within it. It was an extremely valuable catch! Without sparing a second thought, Luo Feng heaved his Swallowtail Hoe upwards and brought it down against the iron chests lock with powerful force. Once the box was opened, Luo Feng could see yet another layer of waterproof cloth. Damn! Its almost the same as the box yesterday! The only difference so far is that ones made of iron, and anothers made of bronze! Crap, is the host going to make a fortune again? Tens of millions again? F*ck! Im so jealous, what should I do? Even if youre jealous, what could you possibly do? Do you have the courage of the host? Are you going to disable a mine with your bare hands? Thats right. If you dont have the hosts abilities, dont be jealous of the hosts wealth! I knew that the host was something special since the moment I laid eyes on him! Though Ive never expected him to be THIS special! Silence! Silence, the box is now open! I see silver! Also some gold bars! And is that a big yellow fish? Theres no cloisonn censers, though It doesnt look as valuable as the box yesterday? The host risked his life to dig this up. It seems like it wasnt even worth the gamble? Can you guys not be this negative? Its still worth a few million at least. Could you even make this much money in your lifetime in the first place? Luo Feng scanned the contents of the box. He was in no hurry to conduct a thorough investigation of its contents. Instead, he used a Swallowtail Hoe to dig at the bottom of the box and pry it up. However, at this moment. The din of several off-road vehicles making their way over could be heard. However, the vehicles did not sound like any other vehicle he had ever heard before. He brought his gaze upwards, and spotted a row of deep green vehicles. Hello, are you Mr. Luo? Where are the mines? One of them was a Battalion leader around the age of 45. He shouted from the top of the mountain. He seemed to be someone of high ranking. Ive already removed one of the mines under my feet! Luo Feng shouted. Ah? Youve already dismantled one? Zhou Weiguo from the Combat Division did not know whether to laugh or cry at the situation. What was going on? He initially thought that Luo Feng was joking around and was at a loss for words for a moment. You dismantled one? Is that true? Zhou Weiguo asked again. Yes, Ive already brought it out. Its in my backpack. The fuse is gone, so it wont explode! Luo Feng said confidently. Damn, were you an engineer before this? No, Im not! Luo Feng grinned with amusement before continuing, But I have professional knowledge. Otherwise, I wouldnt dare to tear it down! Awesome! Zhou Weiguo laughed bitterly. Had Luo Feng not dismantled the mine properly, he would have lost his life. Just how bold is he? Very quickly. The minefield was left to Zhou Weiguo and the rest of his division. A group of military engineers with specialized scanners and protective equipment slowly scoured through the minefield. Everyone who was located within the minefield had been rescued With the danger out of the way, Luo Feng decided to direct his attention to the treasure chest he had just unearthed. He wondered just what could be stored in it to make it this valuable Chapter 93 - 93 Shocking the Viewers! Qianlongs Imperial Longquan Seal Ink! (1) 93 Shocking the Viewers! Qianlongs Imperial Longquan Seal Ink! (1) Mines in Area A1 have been removed! Area B3 has been cleared! A4 mines, cleared! The military engineers were all professionals. With just one sweep of the machinery of a person in the field, the technician monitoring the screens would be able to determine the presence of landmines. Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Beeeeep! Following the sound of the machine. A 3D map of the minefield was displayed. Luo Feng could not believe what he was seeing. Perhaps this was the magic of modern technology. In the face of these mystical advancements, the landmines of the olden days had been rendered a mere childs play. Im alive! Woohoo, what a heart-stopping experience! Zhang Shunyong was already celebrating in exhilaration. Just moments ago, he had been on the brink of death and had already mentally written his will, but now, he was saved Not a single ounce of fear remained within him, and instead, all he felt was giddiness from the thrill he had just experienced. Perhaps this was to be expected of a thrill-seeking daredevil like him. I know right? This is truly a riveting experience, I cant believe we just walked out of a minefield unscathed! Another rich second generation said excitedly. He had been in a anxious state just now, very, very anxious. At this moment, they were all holding bottles of mineral water and gulping them down. Of course it is! We were prancing around on a minefield just moments ago! How can it not be exciting? Hey guys, are any of you still tagging along with Luo Feng tomorrow? Hehe, why wouldnt I? Thats right, this is the excitement Ive been seeking for! I sure as hell wont. Tag along with him at your own volition, but Ill just watch from the side. Its so f*cking dangerous! Youre scared sh*tless just from this? Man, what a party pooper! Hahaha! Werent you seeking thrills and for exciting experiences? How can you be scared off just because of this? Luo Feng, on the other hand, initially heaved a sigh of relief when he saw that everyone had bee rescued. However, upon hearing their conversation, he was left a little dumbfounded He had assumed that most would stay away after such a scare. However, it seemed that the experience had only served to embolden them, to the extent that they had even called this an exciting experience. Is this what they actually wanted? Does that mean that to fulfill their truest desires, someone needs to get blown up to kingdom come? One had to know that these people were all billionaires. People like Zhang Shunyong, who was one of the richer ones in the bunch, had a net worth in the range of the tens of billions. Usually, conventional wisdom would dictate that a richer someone was, the more afraid they would be of death. However, this did not seem to apply to him, which perplexed Luo Feng. Moreover, if Luo Feng was in their positions, he would safeguard his own life to the best of his abilities. Why waste a perfectly good life away? Oh yeah, we need to thank Luo Feng for giving us an opportunity to experience such an event! Indeed. Although, while I still think this is a highly thrilling scenario, I dont really want to die, but if it comes to it, Im not afraid! Old Luo is really awesome! Im getting more and more impressed by him! He actually removed the mine with his bare hands? I wont say anything else. He is definitely a novel-level ruthless person! Although the second generation heirs were going around claiming that it was highly exciting and they were unafraid of death, deep down in their hearts, death was still a primal fear for them all. Otherwise, their faces would not have blanched white to such an extent in the beginning. The only reason they could happily celebrate the experience at this moment was due to the fact that no one had died. It was akin to gambling millions away in a casino. If you won and made several millions in return, you would be over the moon; but if you lost, you would be heartbroken. Hahaha, its okay. No need to thank me for this! Im just lucky that I didnt detonate the mine! Seeing the rich heirs coming over to thank him one after another, Luo Feng could only humbly wave away his feats. After all, what he said was not wrong, it had been purely down to luck, but the Swallowtail Hoe was a tool that transcended even the limitations of luck! Luo Luo Feng W-Where did Brother An go? M-My k-k-keys are still with him. At this moment, Li Shishi was still glued to her spot, her complexion pale and she looked rather uncomfortable. She had intended to change her panties in her car. Brother An seems to have gone down the mountain! Zhang Shunyong pointed at the path down the mountain. Yeah, I asked him to buy water for everyone. Luo Feng nodded. After all, everyone had been standing under the sun for an hour. On top of that, the nervousness and anxiety that had wracked them all this while had also left everyones mouth dry. The bottles of water they had prepared were insufficient to quench their thirst, as some had doused themselves with the water from those bottles. Shishi, what do you want the car keys for? Are you going home? Luo Feng asked her in confusion. No, I-Im not going home Li Shishi squeaked a little and looked at the road at the foot of the mountain. It would take about half an hour to get to wherever An Peng was. However, she was already very uncomfortable. But she was too embarrassed to explain herself to Luo Feng. How could she be so useless? How could such a thing happen? She would probably be laughed at if she told the others. Luo Feng, can I borrow your car keys? Li Shishi decided not to wait for An Peng and opted to deal with it in Luo Fengs car instead. Huh? Okay! Luo Feng did not think too much about it. Immediately after. Li Shishi took the car keys and quickly headed towards Luo Fengs big Benz. Immediately upon entering, she locked the doors shut. Huff, huff, huff. Finally, a place where nobody is around. Alright! Gotta find a bag to put it in! This is too embarrassing! Li Shishi said as she used a finger to pull out the affected article of clothing. After all, there were no spare clothes in Luo Fengs car. Her only choice was to remove the clothing and wrap it up in a plastic bag. I probably wont be able to join in the digging efforts later. It would be bad if anyone were to see what Ive laid bare Also, Li Shishi had neglected to bring a bag with her this time. As such, the undergarments that she had taken off would need to be hidden within Luo Fengs car She could not very well walk out with the plastic bag in hand, right? Everyone, listen to me. Although its still early today, its unrealistic to dig for treasure anymore after encountering such an incident! Chapter 94 - 94 Shocking the Viewers! Qianlongs Imperial Longquan Seal Ink! (2) 94 Shocking the Viewers! Qianlongs Imperial Longquan Seal Ink! (2) How about this? I, Luo Feng, hereby announce that I will treat everyone to a good meal at the Yellowstone manor from yesterday! How does that sound for easing your nerves? Upon noticing Li Shishis return, Luo Feng made the declaration to the second generation heirs. Of course, Luo Feng made sure to tip a million yuan to the combat division for their efforts. Though, that was what it had seem like on the surface. After all, it was the militarys duty and responsibility to protect the nations people. They required no tips for such a service. However, Luo Feng was aiming to gain influence. Most rich people relied on giving out donations to improve their standings, and it was not everyday where you would get a chance to curry the militarys favor. The commander of the company thanked Luo Feng profusely for his donation. He even gave Luo Feng his phone number and said that he would like to invite Luo Feng out for dinner on the behalf of the Jiangnan military department in the future. As for the items in the chest, Luo Feng decided that he would explore its contents once he got back. The f*ck! Whats going on here? Old Luo? Didnt you say you were going to open the chest? Thats right, why did you stop? F*ck you, Ive already taken off my pants and youre saying youre leaving? The viewers were brewing up a storm in the chat. Luo Feng had ignored his viewers again. It felt like he was leaving them on a cliffhanger on purpose. Mr. Luo, I heard that something happened here, so I came to take a look. Did you only dig up mines today? Luo Feng and the others had just finished packing up and were about to leave the scene When suddenly, Qin Rubing arrived on an off-road vehicle. She asked with great concern. Luo Feng checked her out. As usual, she was in a split qipao that was blue and white in color, reminiscent of porcelain, and she gave off a wild and pure impression. Luo Feng teased, Miss Qin, is that concern I hear in your voice? Why would I be concerned about you? What Im concerned is all the antiques I wont be able to auction off once youre gone! Truthfully speaking, the young woman was no match against Su Meiji when it came to the mastery of words. She just spat out whatever came to mind. As such, what Qin Rubing had told Luo Feng was undeniably the truth. It was to be expected, she had only met Luo Feng a few times. Their relationship was strictly professional thus far, and as such, she could not have fallen for him in the short time they had spent together. It was impossible. She was simply afraid that should something happen to Luo Feng, all the agreements they had settled upon beforehand would be made void. Luo Feng was speechless. Erm, Im just joking around. I actually care about you, okay? With reddened cheeks, Qin Rubing suddenly realized that what she had said was rather inappropriate and uncalled for. As such, she hurriedly followed it up with a giggle and a consolation. Alright, Ill take your word for it, then! But dont worry, Ive already dismantled the mine I dug out! Following this, Luo Feng pointed at a big iron chest lying at the corner and continued, Though, aside from a landmine, Ive also dug out this big box today. Huh? Another treasure trove? Is it full of gold and silver like yesterdays? Quick, hurry up and open it! I want to see whats stored within it! Seeing this, how could Qin Rubing not be excited? There were no rivals present, and thus, it was prime time for her to secure the rights to auction it. Although there was a contract in place, it was still up to Luo Fengs discretion whether or not to let Qin Rubing auction it. However, one thing was for certain. Luo Feng would only sell his goods if they could reach prices as high as those in auctions. So, unless somebody offered him a price that surpassed the market value of his goods, he would not budge. Weve actually just finished packing up and are about to leave. Were planning to head to Yellowstone Manor at the foot of the mountain and take a meal there! Lets take this discussion there, shall we? Seeing how anxious Qin Rubing was, Luo Feng mentally snickered. Whenever this woman spotted treasure, she would become enthralled like a man to a beautiful goddess. She was completely impatient. When Qin Rubing heard this, she suddenly blurted out a flurry of words. Okay then, lets set off. Yellowstone Manor, you say? Isnt that the place where you had dinner yesterday? What? You didnt like the expensive feast I treated you to yesterday so you booked several tables to wash the taste out? Luo Fengs face reddened. He was very embarrassed and was at a loss for words. Nevertheless, he admired the girls sincerity. Though she did not have a way with words, there was a certain charm to it as well. This was not to say that Su Meiji was insincere. As in Su Meijis case, she had to be beaten up by society just to acquire her flowery language. After chatting with Qin Rubing for a while, Luo Feng then entered his big Benz. However, as soon as he got into the car Whats that smell? Luo Feng took a whiff of the air. There was a strange musk within his car. He quickly started to search. Some time ago, he had acquired a manual that taught the ultimate skill of the Celestial Hound: [ Boundless Heaven and Earth Tracking Level 1 ]. He had originally disregarded it as a joke since he had the system to locate treasures for him. But now He was using it to find out the source of the urine smell. What the f*ck is this? Luo Feng had finally found it, and it was a lace panties. Immediately after finding it, he threw it away at once. After all, he did not know if it was from a beautiful woman or an ugly one. If it was an ugly womans, of course it would be disgusting. If it was a beautiful womans however Although Luo Feng would still be displeased by it, he would not be disgusted. You can call Luo Feng a pervert, but he daresay that 80% of men thought like this as well. Hey, Luo Feng, open up the door, Ill travel down the mountain with you! At this moment, Li Shishi rushed over. She aimed to retrieve her little secret and to dispose of it later. However, upon laying eyes at the passengers seat, and her plastic bag that had terrifyingly been torn open She immediately turned as red as an apple. Shishi, did you ask for my car keys because of this? What do you think I should do? The smell isnt that strong, but the fact that its been stewing in my car is Also, look at my hand? Its all your Chapter 95 - 95 Shocking the Viewers! Qianlongs Imperial Longquan Seal Ink! (3) 95 Shocking the Viewers! Qianlongs Imperial Longquan Seal Ink! (3) Luo Feng stared at her helplessly. Considering the situation they were in earlier, Luo Feng could understand why she had lost control over her bladder. Li Shishi aside Luo Feng had a feeling that a couple others among the second generation heirs had also peed their pants. However, he could not be certain about it. Im sorry, Im sorry, Luo Feng. This is all my fault, Ill wash the car for you, no, Ill buy you a brand new one! It just felt so uncomfortable wearing it earlier, and I had no other choice since An Peng drove my car down the mountain! Li Shishi apologized profusely. She was feeling extremely embarrassed and guilty. It made for a rather awkward situation. Alright, lets not talk about it anymore. Ill let you in on a secret, actually, I p*ssed myself too! But just a tiny bit! Luo Feng was well aware that unless he consoled her in this manner, she would likely be too embarrassed to face him again in the future. Under such circumstances, Luo Feng had to tell a white lie to defuse the situation. Plus, he was certain that these words would also make Li Shishi feel better. Really? Li Shishi looked as if she had found treasure and instantly broke into a wide grin. Her awkwardness seemed to have been swept away in the blink of an eye. Please, we were on a landmine earlier, who in the right mind wouldnt be terrified in such a situation? Also, you have to keep this a secret for me. Otherwise, Im really going to die from embarrassment. Luo Feng pretended to smile bitterly. She seemed like a good girl, and it was for this reason Luo Feng had stooped so low for her. Of course Ill keep it a secret for you, but youll have to keep mine a secret too! Hehe. As Li Shishi spoke, her embarrassment gradually wore off. After plopping down in the front passenger seat of Luo Fengs ride, she grabbed a pack of wet tissues. Come, Ill help wipe your hands. Also, if you wish to change your car, Ill pay for it! While she spoke, her slender hands elegantly tore open the packaging of the wet tissues. It reminded Luo Feng of of the scene of tearing a certain something apart in films meant for more cultured audiences Theres no need to change the car, Ill just wash it when I have time! Also, Ill clean my hands myself! Though Luo Fengs words were kind, he did not allow her to wipe his hands. He did not want her to get any false ideas. Generally, he had no intention of flirting with other people unless he was prepared to give his all to them. Hey, Old Luo, stop flirting around and start the car! Suddenly. In the car behind them, Zhang Shunyong could not help but shout. Alright, starting it up right now! Luo Feng quickly wiped his hands and started the car. With a smack, a banana peel had landed on the front window of Zhang Shunyongs luxury ride. It was obviously Li Shishi who had thrown it. F*ck! Arent you happy following Luo Feng around? Whats the harm in teasing you? Zhang Shunyong felt helpless. He got out of the car and threw the banana peel away. In a courtyard of more than 200 square meters at Yellowstone Manor. There were already around 30 people surrounding the area. There were rich second-generation heirs. There were also collectors who had come because of Luo Fengs reputation. Qin Rubing was one of them. She was the one who was most excited out of the bunch. This was because Luo Feng was about to open the treasure chest. Mr. Luo, please hurry up. Im looking forward to it. Dont keep me in suspense! Qin Rubing saw that Luo Feng was hesitating and urged him. Hahaha, alright! Luo Feng gave a hearty chuckle as he opened the box. At this moment, the crowd immediately collapsed into the center and stuck their heads out to look at the contents within the box. Little Luo, theres quite a lot of silver this time! Wang Yousheng glanced at the contents of the box and exclaimed in surprise. Meanwhile, Qin Rubing had already put on her gloves and was studying a silver coin. Mr. Luo, this is a Yuan Datou from the 2nd year of the Republic. Its very ordinary! This one is from 10th year. Its not worth much either! There were quite a lot of silver coins in the box. There were likely hundreds of them. Qin Rubing, Wang Yousheng, and various other experts carefully and patiently scrutinized each of the coins. After going through about 20 of them, they were all only worth around 2 thousand to 5 thousand yuan. Hmm This one! Suddenly. Qin Rubings eyes brightened when she held a silver coin in her hand. Everyone knew that this long-legged girl in the qipao had quite a good eye for treasures. It must be something good. Master Zhong, come and take a look, isnt this a Qiqian Erfen1 coin with additional characters at its back? QinRubing handed it to Master Zhong and said. A Qiqian Erfen coin with additional characters at its back Master Zhongs eyes also lit up instantly. Yes! Its a light threaded ingot made in Beihu Province! Qin Rubing nodded This silver coin was first issued in Beihu Province, so the quality there was the best of its kind, as it had clear and vivid dragon patterns. It is extremely rare! The two of them chatted happily. But many people around them had picked up on their conversation. They were extremely confused. Damn, the heck is this? Am I supposed to have professional knowledge to watch livestreams nowadays? I cant understand a single word theyre saying! What the hell is this Qiqian Erfen? Luo Feng looked into the camera with a smile and explained, looked at the bullet screen with a smile and said, Its very simple, Qiqian Erfen refers to its weight! As for the additional character thats been mentioned here, it refers to the additional longevity character engraved at the back of the coin! Look, beside the dragon pattern! And its even regular script! This is what they call the Qiqian Erfen which was an extremely rare type of silver coin back in the Guangxu period! So thats how it is! Ah, I get it now! It sounds like a foreign language coming from an expert! Old Luo is like a translator! Hahaha! This metaphor is very vivid! Seeing this, Qin Rubing was also quite surprised. Mr. Luo, how do you know about such an unpopular silver coin? Qin Rubing thought that she was well-versed when it came to antiques. Chapter 96 - 96 Shocking the Viewers! Qianlongs Imperial Longquan Seal Ink! (4) 96 Shocking the Viewers! Qianlongs Imperial Longquan Seal Ink! (4) She thought herself to be the cream of the crop among her peers. She thought that no one in her age group would prove a match for her abilities. As such, the more she thought about it, the more she realized how amazing Luo Feng truly was. Is there no relic that he knows nothing about? Just a little, but Im definitely no match for you! Luo Feng responded humbly. Miss Qin, how much is this silver coin worth? Huang Tianba asked for the price. After all, he had a share of the revenue. Thus, he was anxious to find out. Hmm, what would it be worth, huh? The Qiqian Erfen coin from the Guangxu period is the 10th most expensive silver coin to have ever been sold. Back at the Jiade Spring Auction in 2021, it was sold for 10.2 million yuan! Of course, it was Master Zhong who answered the question. He then quickly added, Those of you who wish to purchase it, please hold your talks later. Dont interrupt me until Im done appraising all these coins! Many collectors were eager to take action. However, upon hearing the masters words, they silently slinked back to their spots. Master Zhong was right, having a large group of people barging in and interrupting an appraisal process was an unpleasant and frankly, unbearable experience. Immediately after. Master Zhong, Qin Rubing and the other experts got back to appraising. After another 20 minutes, 100 silver coins had been appraised. There was one that was worth tens of millions, but nothing else beyond the million mark. However, a few of them were worth hundreds of thousands. 6 of them were worth around 50 thousand. The rest ranged from a measly thousand to a couple thousand. This is a Shanghai fitness lion dragon silver coin weighing 1 tael! It was sold for 10.74 million yuan last year at the Qisheng auction in Shanghai. There arent more than 50 of them in the market! Its extremely expensive! After Qin Rubing finished. Another commotion broke out in the livestreams chat. Dammit! Host, theyre not speaking the human tongue again. I cant understand them! Thats right. Translate what theyre saying for us! What the hell is this lion dragon thingy? Seeing this, Luo Feng smiled helplessly and explained, 1 tael is its weight. As for the lion and dragons, its referring to the image etched onto the coin. Look at the pattern on the back of the silver ingot. If you only look at the head, it looks like a dragon. But if you look at its four limbs, doesnt it look like a cute Lion that has taken off its fur coat and is showing off its muscles to you? As Luo Feng spoke, he waved the silver in his hand and continued, In my opinion, this coin is the Qing dynastys silver coin with the most Western characteristics. It can be said to be a Chinese and Western art piece. Of course, such silver coins not only have a market in the country, but also have a high collection value in foreign countries. F * ck! It really looks like a buff lion! But its also a dragon 2 silver coins and youve already made another 20 million? F*ck! Hes too invincible! Are silver coins really this amazing? When everyone heard this, they were surprised again. However, this was how the cultural relics industry worked. The value of a cultural relic was not determined by what you thought it was worth. Everything would depend on the supply and demand of the market. Miss Qin, aside from the silver coins, Ill refrain from appraising anything else. Im not as good as the rest of you, after all! After putting down the last of the silver coins, Master Zhong took a step back. Alright, then its my turn to shine! Wang Youshengs biggest weakness was silver coins, but he had a decent wealth of knowledge regarding all other artifacts. Wang Yousheng quickly brought over a tall stool and sat down in front of the chest. He reached out and took a wooden box that was starting to rot. After opening the box, Wang Yousheng chuckled, It can be made this small? Huh? Isnt this a decorative paperweight1? How could Qin Rubing not know? A paperweight is something used to press down paper when writing or painting. The most common type is a rectangular strip, also known as a zhenchi or yachi. The original paperweight had no fixed shape. Originally, paperweights did not have a fixed shape. The origin of paperweights is that ancient scholars often placed small bronze or jade objects on their desks to play with and appreciate. Because they had a certain weight, people would also use them to press down paper or books. Over time, this developed into a kind of stationery item known to many as a paperweight. Whats this? A decorative paperweight? Is it related to zombies? Hmm, it sounds like I really want! Most of the viewers watching the livestream had never heard of it. This is what ancient scholars used to hold down their paper! Luo Feng could not believe at what his viewers were saying. He was speechless. How the f*ck did they connect this to zombies? Its ridiculous! Wang Yousheng continued inspecting the boxs contents. There were 5 paperweights within it, and he had chosen one with a dragon pattern for study. After a while, he exclaimed, Miss Qin, the material this paperweight is made out of isnt ordinary! Its ivory! Holy crap! Ivory? Damn!? The surrounding crowd collectively gasped. A dragon patterned ivory artifact? Surely, it must be worth some money, right? If Im not wrong, it should be a dragon-patterned ivory decorative paperweight! Its price should be around 580 thousand! Ivory materials are not as expensive as you think! Ivory chopsticks of average quality are only worth a few thousand yuan in the cultural relics market! After all, if the value of ivory were to be propped up by these artifacts, the Wildlife Protection Association would come knocking down on our doors Im sure you all understand! Qin Rubing took furtive glances around her. She had purchased such items before. Due to ivory having a small market, and due to the officials efforts in suppressing its popularity, the market for such items was rather small. Damn! Only 580 thousand? What the hell is this? I know right?! When everyone heard this price, they were obviously not satisfied. Chapter 97 - 97 Shocking the Viewers! Qianlongs Imperial Longquan Seal Ink! (5) 97 Shocking the Viewers! Qianlongs Imperial Longquan Seal Ink! (5) This should be a rosewood pine crane paperweight? During the Ming dynasty, it was very carve cranes on paperweights! Since its made out of rosewood, its price isnt as high as the ivory one! Its worth around 250 thousand! Qin Rubing stated aloud. With this declaration, everyone now knew what the small box held. It likely contained all sorts of paperweights. [ Yellow Jade Chi1 Paperweight ] [ Material: Hetian Jade ] [ Carving: Exquisite ] [ Value: 590 thousand ] [ Gold Thread Nan Yin Wood Paperweight ] [ Material: Extremely rare gold thread nan yin wood! ] [ Value: 870 thousand! ] [Copper-wheeled Enamel Paperweight: Valued at 330 thousand!] [Copper-engraved Guqin-style Paperweight: Valued at 440 thousand!] Of course, you might be asking how did these experts know the prices? Well, thats because there are similar models already present on the market. Most ancient scholars also liked to imitate. Whenever a particular beautiful creation had been crafted, or if a popular figure had used one, most would attempt to craft a variant of their own. As a result, a large number of similar items would be created. Miss Qin, look, this last paperweight is much more valuable! This used to belong to a popular figure! Wang Yousheng chuckled. He had finally found a valuable paperweight. A popular figure? Who could it be? The great corrupt official, Heshen! As Wang Yousheng spoke, he turned the back of the paperweight slightly. Usually, the Qing dynasty officials would mark the items they liked in their study rooms with their own names. What? It actually belongs to Heshen? Qin Rubing took the paperweight and inspected it. The words, Niohuru Halas Shanbao were indeed inscribed on the paperweight. Shanbao. It was Heshens actual name. F*ck, how could it actually be Heshens? Are you f*cking kidding me? Yeah, how could a box from a modern era contain an item from the Qing dynasty, especially that of Heshens? Idiot, cant someone from the modern republic era collect relics from the past? It seems like the items in this box are much more valuable than the items from yesterday! How much is it worth? Although Heshen was a big corrupt official, an item with his calligraphy and painting should still be worth a lot, right? Wang Yousheng glanced at the bullet comments in the livestream and stated, As for how much it costs, I dont know the actual value because theres no comparison to be made. The price can only be determined once it goes on auction. However, as you can see, this paperweight is different from ordinary ones! It has a sleeping sheep lying down on grass! It has a vivid depiction of the scene, and though the carving itself isnt exquisite, its still considered to be high quality! Since Heshen was extremely rich, he must have hired an expert craftsman to create this for him! Even without his personal insignia on it, this sculpture alone would be worth 5 million at the very least! At this point. Wang Yousheng had finished appraising the paperweights within the box. These should be ink-water pots, right? Qin Rubing opened up another box that was filled with some oddly-shaped teapot-like objects. The heck is this? I dont understand. What could these teapots possibly be made for? Seeing this, Luo Feng pondered for a moment before enlightening his viewers, Hmm, how should I explain this? You know how we used to make ink, right? By grinding an inkstick on an inkstone, then, pour a small amount of water onto the paste that has been formed. This is the container used to house the minute amount of water. [ Bean-green-glazed scholars ink-water pot. Material: porcelain. Its appearance takes after a small green pumpkin with a water spout. Value: 190,000! ] [ Qing Dai Shoushan Stone ink-water pot. Material: Shoushan stone. Its design is a cloud platform in an immortals paradise. Value: 220,000! ] [ Treasure ship ink-water pot. Material: silver. Its shape is carved after an exquisitely designed treasure ship! Its workmanship is vivid and lifelike! Value: 3.19 million! ] Luo Feng had spotted three ink-water pots, and among the three of them, the one that was carved to look like a treasure ship was the most valuable. Truthfully speaking, even Luo Feng himself had found it difficult to believe that it was the ancient people who made it. It was extremely realistic, to the extent that it could even pass off as a modern toy ship. Back during the old ages, all handicrafts were made by hand. As such, an ink-water pot with such a caliber of workmanship had definitely deserved to be valued in the millions. Putting aside the ink-water pots, there were also other items contained within the small box. Naturally, they were also highly valuable items. It was the brush washing bowl used by the ancient people. [ Brush washing bowl: A small dish or bowl used to clean a calligraphy brush after use. It is often in the shape of a lotus leaf, a flower, or other decorative shapes. It is a traditional tool used in Chinese calligraphy and painting, and can also be used as a decorative item. The craftsmanship and design of an ink stone container can be very elaborate, and some antique or high-end pieces can be quite valuable. Aside from its practical value, depending on the aesthetics of the bowl, it can also be used to cultivate and inspire positive sentiments in their users. ] Naturally, the reason why these bowls were particularly expensive was due to the high quality of craftsmanship that was put into the carving and design of these bowls. [ Jun kiln peach-shaped brush washing bowl! Value: 690,000 ] [ Bronze gilt lotus leaf brush washing bowl: The shape is an exquisitely carved lotus leaf and lotus flower, valued at 1.29 million! ] [ Qing green glaze lotus brush washing bowl, valued at 1.14 million! ] [ Stone-carved lotus leaf brush washing bowl, valued at 990,000! ] [ Jade-carved lotus root brush washing bowl, valued at 2.39 million! ] In terms of price, average ancient brush washing bowls had already fetched a high price in the auction market. However, since this particular batch of bowls had all been carved intricately Their prices would definitely be much higher than the usual stock! Oh my God! How many pieces of calligraphy and painting supplies has Luo Feng already obtained? Idiot, these are not calligraphy and painting supplies, they are just props! Their prices arent particularly high, but the brush-washing bowls have seen a resurgence in prices in recent years! Moreover, these bowls that Luo Feng have found look really good! Wait a minute. What was this? Suddenly. Wang Yousheng opened one of the boxes, which had a rather unpleasant smell festering within it. It was not ink. Could it be for storing seal paste? Hurry up and open it! Check the quality of the paste! Qin Rubing was well aware that back in ancient times, all emperors and officials would carry around a seal of their own. Of course, one did not have to be an official to own a seal. Some of the great literary figures, like Tang Bohu had also owned a seal of their own so that they stamp and prove that a work was their own. Naturally, in order to use a seal, one had to prepare seal paste as well. Theres no hurry. Let me first take a look at the craftsmanship and the material of the box itself! Wang Yousheng looked at the box containing the seal paste and was surprised to find that it was crystal clear. It doesnt look like ceramic. Could it be crystal? No, it cant be made out of crystal. Could it be made from agate? Or maybe amber? The moment Qin Rubings voice subsided, her eyes suddenly picked up on something massive. She had found something good. Look, what is this worm-like creature inside there? The way it coils up seems to remind me of a dragon!? Holy sh*t! An insect caught in amber? This was the most expensive item discovered thus far. Upon hearing this, all eyes were instantly drawn onto the boxs amber lid. There was indeed a long, slender insect contained within it. This should be a millipede from almost 100 million years ago. Its only 8.2 mm and has five pairs of compound eyes, it definitely lived during the era of the dinosaurs! Damn!! !!!! !!! The surprise from earlier was washed over by yet another wave of surprise. From afar, the creature that was petrified within the amber lid of the box had a figure reminiscent of a small dragon It was majestic. Everyone, listen to me. Just this seal paste box alone would already be worth a few million! After all, the amber was preserved nicely, and it had even contained a rare millipede from the age of the dinosaurs. No one could deny that it was worth a few million yuan. While Qin Rubing spoke, she gently opened the lid of the seal paste box and and carefully used a pair of tweezers to sample a bit of the paste. She wanted to inspect the quality and the material of the paste. Master Wang! Isnt this Longquan seal paste? The moment she spoke those words, the eyes of the experts present instantly shot towards her as if they had just seen a ghost. After all, Longquan ink was exclusively used by the ancient royal family. The paste in which emperors used for their seals was the very same Longquan seal paste. Quickly! Look at the bottom of the box and see if theres any indication that it has been used be the emperor! Wang Yousheng was highly agitated. Hearing this, Qin Rubing hastily lifted the box and looked at its bottom Engraved at the bottom were the words To be used solely by the Qianlong Emperor. Engraved in an even smaller font were the words, There was also a line of small words, Perfectly seamless as if woven from heavenly fabric, like the wings of cicadas still connected when spread open. Oh my god! !!!! Chapter 98 - 98 Zhang Daqians 4 98 Zhang Daqians 4-Word Piece! A 100 Million Yuan Bid! (1) The chat instantly exploded with activity. What the f*ck? The Qianlong Emperors personal seal paste? Longquan seal paste? Designated by the Emperor? Now, you might be wondering, whats the deal with Longquan seal paste? How much is a gram of this material worth? Well first, we need to talk about how it is made. The primary ingredient used for its creation is lotus root. It is said that just to create 1 gram of Longquan seal paste, one needed to use thousands of lotus roots. Then, theres also the specially-processed silk. Just the amount of work done to create the silk was not something that ordinary people could ever hope to achieve. The labor cost for such an operation was sky high, and the refinement process of the silk could take up to years. Through these two materials alone, it was clear that creating a boxful of Longquan seal paste would take a gargantuan amount of effort. However, the effort put into creating such a paste was not in vain. Longquan paste had the special characteristic of remaining liquid during winter and remaining viscous in the summer. It was a hallmark of ancient Chinese civilization as not only had it been the prized possession of the royal families, it was also highly revered by various scholars and literati. Of course, common folk scholars were only allowed to use the Longquan ink after China had become a republic. Back in the Qing Dynasty and the various dynasties before it, Longquan ink was only to be used solely be the Emperor and his kin. Common folks were forbidden from using it. A box of Longquan seal paste weighs around 50 grams, and a gram of Longquan seal paste could go from 50 thousand up towards 100 thousand yuan. Some avid users and proponents of this paste in the past include famous masters such as Qi Baishi and Lou Shibai. Holy crap! This cant be real, right? Right? Longquan seal paste? The Qianlong Emperors very own seal paste? Stored in an amber box too? And theres even a millipede from the era of the dinosaurs? It even has highly intricate carvings? Damn it, if this box is a game character, it would be a character that has been buffed to the max! The viewers were completely flabbergasted by what they were seeing. One after another, each item was more lavish and extravagant than the last. Then How much would such an item be worth? An Peng asked in a trembling voice. His knees had already gone weak from shock. Although there have been items on the market that were for the Qianlong Emperors personal use, most of them had only ranged within the millions. However, what Luo Feng had discovered was a Longquan seal paste box that cost tens of thousands of yuan for each gram of the paste, and there was likely around 30 grams of the paste within the box. Boxs value aside, the ink paste itself was already worth millions. And once the amber box was put into the picture I wouldnt dare to give a price for such an item! Its true price will likely be determined by an auction! Wang Yousheng laughed bitterly before mumbling, But since Ive already stated that the amber box is worth a few million yuan, and since the Longquan ink paste is worth around a million If we disregard the Qianlong Emperors influence, it would be worth at least 6 million yuan? An Peng asked timidly. Around that, yes! Wang Yousheng nodded. However, with the Qianlong Emperors influence at play, I dare not imagine just how high its price will soar to! Gears began to turn in the minds of those who heard Wang Youshengs words. The treasure chest was simply too awesome. No one could have expected it to contain such a variety of rare items! At this moment In the family courtyard of the Jiangnan Calligraphy and Painting Association. A girl in her 20s was watching the livestream on her phone. And the moment she saw this scene Her blood raced with exhiliration. Grandpa! Hurry up and look at this! Fang Tongtong excitedly called out. What is it, granddaughter? Why are you so excited? Fang Guojun chuckled while to fiddling around with a tea set on the table. Its something youve laid eyes upon in the past! Its Qing dynastys Qianlong Emperors amber Longquan seal paste box! !!!! !!! The old man almost dropped the tea set he was holding. On the other side. Although everyone was still astonished by Luo Fengs latest find, after ten whole minutes of marveling at the exquisite object, their emotions have already calmed down quite a bit. As for how much the treasure was actually worth, it would be decided in an auction. Soon, Wang Yousheng started scanning the treasure chest again. There doesnt seem to be anything else of note. The rest are just some big yellow fishes! But as soon as he spoke those words, Wang Yousheng noticed a strange object. The object in question was wrapped in several layers of vellum. It was a type of paper made out of a cows hide. Each vellum was about a meter wide, and they had been rolled up like scroll paintings. However Each of the vellum was more than double the size of an ordinary painting. Wang Yousheng stared at it blankly for a moment before carefully removing the cow hide paper layer by layer. This is probably an antique painting of some sort, right? Qin Rubing caught a glance of the item contained within the wrapping of vellum and voiced her thoughts aloud. Right, its definitely an ancient painting! Damn, this treasure chest is just one surprise after another! Everyone, wanna guess what kind of ancient painting it is? Could it be a painting by Tang Bohu? Its probably worth a lot of money if thats the case! Tang Bohus paintings are usually worth millions, or even hundreds of millions, right? Hmm, the scale and size of the parchment Doesnt it feel rather big? The viewers were filled with anticipation regarding the objects reveal. After all, ancient paintings were among the most expensive items within the antique market. Especially so if they were the work of famous people. Almost all of them could go for hundreds of millions. As an example, there was Tang Bohus Mount Lu painting, which had gone on auction for the price of several billions. To say that it was priceless was an understatement. I say, Little Luo, based on how heavily wrapped up this item is, Im certain that its owner must value it greatly! As such, I surmise that it might be a super valuable treasure! I think its better for you to open it yourself, right? Truth be told, Wang Yousheng wanted to unfurl it himself. However, after giving it some thought and hesitating for quite some time, he turned towards Luo Feng and offered the honor to him instead. Yes, Mr. Luo. Hurry up and open it. Im so curious about what it is! Chapter 99 - 99 Zhang Daqians 4 99 Zhang Daqians 4-Word Piece! A 100 MillionYuan Bid! (2) Qin Rubing looked expectantly at Luo Feng. Her big, beautiful eyes blinked like a curious babys as she did so. If Luo Feng were to delay the process any longer, Qin Rubing would do the honors herself! Alright alright, Ill do it, Ill do it! Luo Feng nodded and accepted the Xuan paper1 roll. To his surprise, it was much heavier than he had expected. Moreover, it seemed to have quite a bit of depth to it. In other words, if fully unfurled, it would likely take up a large amount of space. By Luo Fengs estimates, he reckoned that it was around a meter in height, and was at least 3 meters in width. He had no clue what could have been drawn on such a huge canvas. After all, even the Along the River During the Qingming Festival2 painting was not this long. Luo Feng sought assistance in finding and putting a few tables together. Before long, the tables had been gathered and they were quickly covered with a soft cloth. Protection of the artwork was of utmost importance. As such, everyone surrounding the antique, be they respected experts or second-generation heirs who was carrying a drink had to set their beverage aside. Furthermore, they also needed to stand a meter away from the painting. Although Luo Feng had no idea what drawing was illustrated on the massive sheet of Xuan paper, he was certain that it would be breathtakingly wonderful. Even if it were calligraphy. Luo Feng was certain that it would be a masterpiece. What Gradually, the 3.5-meter-wide Xuan paper was unfurled. Wang Youshengs brow furrowed. He seemed to be very surprised by what he saw. At the same time, there was also a hint of confusion on his face. Regardless, his expression was rather complex. Master Wang, whats wrong? Zhang Shunyong noticed his odd expression and questioned him. There There are only 4 words written on it. Qin Rubing also stared at the words in dumbfounded silence. She could not wrap her mind around it. What the hell is this? You got such a massive piece of good quality Xuan paper, just to write 4 words? Miss Qin, what are the 4 words? An Peng dared not get anywhere close to the artwork, and thus, he was asking from a distance. The Bank of Communications The f*ck?! !!! !!!! A stunned silence fell over the crowd as they were hit by a wave of disbelief. They were not shocked this time. Rather, they were utterly dumbfounded, befuddled by the strange turn of events. What the f*ck is the meaning of this? Why the heck is The Bank of Communications written there? Hey, you long-legged beauty? Are your eyes playing tricks on your mind? How could it only contain 4 words, and why those 4 words in particular? The Bank of Communications? Are you kidding me? Yeah, Rubing the waifu must have seen it wrong! Since its a treasure chest from the founding years of the republic, how could it have such modern words? Honey, Im you must have read it wrong. I forgive you, however. Naturally In the current social climate, any celebrity or anime character that netizens found beautiful would be designated the title of wife. And in the case of handsome hunks, they would be crowned as husbands instead. Well, my dear viewers, what Miss Qin spoke is indeed the truth. She hasnt read them wrongly! Luo Feng stretched his head to take a look at the art piece. Now, he too, was sharing in Qin Rubing and Wang Youshengs confusion. Why would the creator use such a huge sheet of paper just to write down these 4 words? Also, anyone who claims that such terms couldnt have appeared during the Republic of Chinas infancy are dead wrong! After all, the Bank of Communication was founded in 1908, during the late Qing Dynasty and during the start of the Republic of China. Its one of the 6 biggest banks in our country and one of the oldest banks in China. Its also one of the few note-issuing banks in modern China and is one of the largest state-owned commercial banks in the country. On April 1, 1987, the newly restructured Bank of Communications officially opened for business, becoming the first national state-owned joint-stock commercial bank in China, headquartered in Shanghai. And in May 2007, it was successfully listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Immediately after. Luo Feng imparted a copious amount of information that sounded as if it was taken directly from Baidu. The audience was at a loss for words. We know that you know, so why are you dragging the explanation this long for? Are you doing this on purpose to lengthen your stream? Go to hell! Youre just like some stupid web novel authors who would write down a whole load of nonsense just to pad their content! Damn, this bank has existed for this long? I thought it was formed during modern times! Idiot, many banks were founded during the republic era! Yup! For example, theres the Imperial Bank of China which was the first ever bank formed in our nation! It was founded even earlier than the Bank of Communications Still though Why did the creator waste such a perfectly good piece of Xuan paper just to write those 4 words? Yup! I dont understand. Is this even worth anything? There were many noobs in the livestream who cared not of the history of the banks founding, only the value of the piece of artwork, if it could still be considered as one. If it truly was worthless, then shame on the creator for wasting such a huge piece of Xuan paper. Wang Yousheng also noticed the chat and attempted to defuse the situation. Lets put aside those 4 words for now and focus on something else, shall we? The quality of this Xuan paper is unquestionable. It should be from the Republic of China era! Paper of this sort of quality was usually used by scholars or military officers who needed to take down anecdotes of great importance! Such Xuan paper would be worth at least 100 foreign dollars per square foot back in the days of the Republic of China! Of course, that was what it was worth in the past. However, now that were in the modern age, this particular form of Xuan paper is extremely valuable as an antique. Each square foot of Xuan paper is worth at least 100 thousand yuan! A foot is around 30 centimeters, and since this piece is at least 3 meters wide, its definitely worth at least a million yuan! Holy sh*t! !!!! !!!! The viewers could not believe what they were hearing. Just the paper alone was already worth a million? In that case, how much value did those 4 words add to the piece? Could Could a situation arise in which the material itself would be worth more than whatever was written on it? Hmm Miss Qin, take a look at the characteristics of this calligraphy. Does it feel like Zhang Daqians work to you? Suddenly, Wang Youshengs eyes popped out. Zhang Daqian? Qin Rubing gasped. In the world of calligraphy and painting, Mr. Zhangs works had been very valuable in recent years. Holy crap! Awesome! Chapter 100 - 100 Zhang Daqians 4 100 Zhang Daqians 4-Word Piece! A 100 Million Yuan Bid! (3) 1 million yuan worth of Xuan paper, and Zhang Daqians calligraphy? Does that mean that this item is worth a lot of money? How much does Zhang Daqians calligraphy cost in the market? I dont know! But Im certain its very valuable! You sure? Cause although Zhang Daqians calligraphy and paintings are very valuable, they are also divided into ordinary and fine works. Ordinary calligraphy and paintings cost about tens of thousands per square foot! The more expensive ones cost a few hundred thousand! But those that go into the millions are few and far between! Apart from artists like Tang Bohu who has recently blown up on the net, most historical artists paintings are judged by their quality. The expensive ones can be outrageously expensive, and the cheap ones can go as low as dirt! Wang Yousheng read through the chat and nodded Thats true. Such a divide does indeed exist for Zhang Daqians works. After all, many of Zhang Daqians authentic works already exist in the market, and the best works are worth a lot of money, whereas the ordinary ones are lucky just to break the 10 thousand mark! Then, these 4 words cant possibly be worth hundreds of thousands, right? Yeah! Treating this as an exquisite piece of work would only sully his actual good pieces! The viewers booed at the plain-looking piece of calligraphy. At this moment A familiar figure appeared in the courtyard of Yellowstone Manor. It was none other than Ji Shunjin from Natural Home. Mr. Luo, Im here! I want this piece! Name your price! Go ahead and ask for as much as you want! Is he for real? !!! !!! Even Luo Feng was surprised at Ji Shunjins declaration. What the hell is this? Whats the meaning of this? What if Im asking for 10 billion? Luo Feng said in a weak tone with a hint of ridicule mixed within. Pffftt. Qin Rubing, who had been frowning since Ji Shunjins arrival, broke into laughter. I say, Mr. Luo, youre going too far. No matter how valuable it is, how can it possibly be worth 10 billion? Ji Shunjin groaned while sneaking a glance at Qin Rubing. Seeing her make fun of him had left him in a sour mood. Nevertheless, he absolutely had to get his hands on the calligraphy. He already knew what it was. A calligraphy master who he was acquainted with had educated him on its value. It was for this reason that he had rushed all the way to the scene. He hoped that no one present would recognize what the art piece was. Otherwise, he would not even have the chance to pick up the scraps. I, Zhang Shunyong, want these four words! Ill pay 100 yuan more than whatever Ji Shunjin is offering! Zhang Shunyong had spoken up for the sole purpose of ruining Ji Shunjins plans. His motivation primarily stems from all the bullying Qin Rubing had received from Ji Shunjin. He was rather fond of Miss Qin, after all. However, Qin Rubing did not seem to reciprocate his interest. She had never once landed her gaze on him. Who the heck are you? Are you here just to cause trouble? If so, just move aside! Ji Shunjin snapped in an unpleasant tone. You want to know who I am? Well, the boss of Jiangmei Real Estate is my dad! Squeak Ji Shunjin almost lost his balance from what he just heard. F*ck He was dealing with the son of a billionaire. F*ck me, f*ck me, f*ck me! Ill back off, I cant possibly afford to offend him. Since this is one of Zhang Daqians works, and seeing how interested Ji Shunjin is in this piece, could there be more than meets the eye to this 4-word art piece? Qin Rubing began to think. If the art piece was indeed an exceptionally rare find, losing it to her greatest rival would definitely be a huge loss for her. She needed to discern what its true value was. Her rival had clearly already realized what it was, but she was still left in the dark. But the fact remained that the art piece had consisted of only four words, and it did not even have Zhang Daqians seal on it. Moreover, whether it was actually Zhang Daqians work was something that remained to be determined. It would require the thorough analysis and consensus of several experts in order to be officiated as one of his works. Regardless, Luo Feng, if you are to auction this art piece in my store, I swear that itll definitely fetch a high price! Qin Rubing had yet to discern the true value of those 4 words, but seeing as Ji Shunjin had wanted it, she refused to just simply hand it over to him. Goddamn, woman, youre already beautiful enough, you neednt throw me flirtatious looks just to get my attention! Plus, your killer move is not your eyes, but your long legs! Luo Feng was speechless. Qin Rubing was actually trying to seduce him just to secure an offer. However, she was clearly new at it as her charm was lacking. On the other hand, Qin Rubings long legs Were like a gift from God Himself It was a divine ratio that was unfit to grace the mortal plane It was undoubtedly the number one pair of legs within Jiangnan, and it was simply peerless. If perfection exists, this was it. Even a little bit more plumpness would detract from its beauty, and the same could be said if it were a little less plump as well. Luo Feng, just like what Ive told you before, Ill spare no effort in promoting your goods and even pull in as many wealthy clients as possible to participate in the auction. Im certain that your wares will definitely fetch a much higher price than whatever price the market has appraised it as! Qin Rubing spoke in a rare gentle tone shooting weary glances at Ji Shunjin every once in a while. You trying to face off against me? Do you even have a woman who can compete against my beauty to draw Luo Fengs attention? Hmph! This woman! Why are you hitting on my husband! Li Shishi, who was at the side, had steam coming out of her ears. Hmph! At that moment, she wanted nothing more than to strangle Qin Rubing to death. However, as she was not Luo Fengs girlfriend, she could only contain her jealousy within her heart. Woohooo! Its starting again! Its starting again! Are the antique stores competing again? In my opinion, the host should just marry Qin Rubing outright! This way, he will have the Rare Treasure Pavilion all for himself! Wouldnt that be great? How is it any different from the situation now? Doesnt Luo Feng already enjoy zero fees for his goods auctioned in Rare Treasure Pavilion? Thats right, those long legs should remain as public property! We mustnt let the host monopolize them! I, Wang Long, am the first to object to this marriage! Wait, what are these people doing? What kind of next level technique is this where you can make offers without even bidding? Yeah, Im dying of curiosity. How much is this thing worth? Dont you guys understand the situation? Ji Shunjin is obviously hiding its true value! Qin Rubing was still dumbfounded by the art piece, but her instincts were telling her not to concede the piece to Ji Shunjin. Chapter 101 - 101 Zhang Daqians 4 101 Zhang Daqians 4-Word Piece! A 100 Million Yuan Bid! (4) At this moment, the curiosity of Luo Fengs viewers had reached its peak. Despite this, no one from behind the camera was willing to crack open the mystery of the artworks price. This left the viewers speechless. Just how many rare collectibles did the owner of this chest scrape together? What a strange piece of work! There no signature or any sort of indication of who the creator is! Its so odd! Wang Yousheng muttered to himself. Logically speaking. Zhang Daqians calligraphy and paintings should all be signed. Wait Qin Rubing suddenly thought of a possibility and exclaimed, Wasnt there a saying? That back when the Bank of Communications was first established, Zhang Daqian designed their logo for them and hung it as a plaque? Qin Rubings words were like cold water that was splashed across the crowds faces, snapping them out from whatever reverie they were in. Wang Yousheng took in the size of the sheet and immediately responded, Its possible that this might be the very same piece! Initially, everyone was equally at a loss at why the calligraphy was done on a Xuan paper sheet with such odd dimensions. However, if it really was a plaque, things would start falling into place. Although it was made of Xuan paper, it was not impossible to mount and hang it in front of the banks doors. No, that cant be the case. How could something as historical as the Bank of Communications very first plaque go unnoticed and unrecognized by this many experts present? A matter of such importance cant possibly have flown under our radar! Wang Yousheng immediately refuted Qin Rubings suggestion. After all, they were all experts and veterans in the field, how could they miss something this obvious? Thats true Qin Rubing was unable to retort Wang Youshengs points at this moment. However, back in the chat Viewers were spamming messages like mad Holy sh*t! It looks exactly the same as the current Bank of Communications logo! Yup! Its exactly the same! Theres no difference at all! Huh? The f*ck do you mean? Theyre clearly comprised of the same words, so of course the words are the same! No! What I mean is! The shape and font of the words are exactly the same! Qin Rubing immediately looked up the banks logo on her phone upon reading the viewers messages. She compared and contrasted the two fonts. At first glance, the font style that was employed by the modern bank was exactly the same as the one found on the Xuan paper, as if it was printed out based on the calligraphy on the Xuan paper. I got it! I got it! This isnt Zhang Daqians work, but rather, Zheng Xiaoxus! When the very first Bank of Communications was established, Zheng Xiaoxu was commissioned by the bank to write their logo! In other words, these piece of Xuan paper is the original manuscript that future recreations of the logo is based on! Otherwise, they wouldnt have spent what was probably hundreds of yuans worth of Xuan paper just to write these 4 seemingly inconsequential words! Everyone was well aware that the calligraphy of most major company logos was not something based off a rigid computer font. In most cases, they were personally written by someone. In the case of the Peoples Bank of China, their logo was written by the famous calligrapher at that time, Mr. Ma. The words Industrial and Commercial Bank of China were also written by one the great calligraphers at that time, Duan Yun. Speaking of which, most of the major educational institutions logos were also not static fonts, but rather, were specially written works of calligraphy by professional calligraphers. In any case, Zheng Xiaoxu was an outstanding poet and calligrapher in modern times. He was especially famed for his calligraphy, as he excelled in both regular script and official script, and had unique characteristics in the structure of the characters and style, which were distinct and inimitable. It was said that Zhang Daqians calligraphy pieces were very similar to Zheng Xiaoxus, or rather, his works were an imitation of Zheng Xiaoxus. Nevertheless, it was now clear to all that everyone had misidentified the author of the artwork since the beginning. That is, everyone except Ji Shunjin, who was the only one who had known of the creators true identity. However, now that the truth was out, he could no longer take advantage of the situation. If its indeed Zheng Xiaoxus piece of work, then the appraisal process is greatly simplified. From what I recall, the Bank of Communications commissioned this piece for 10 thousand foreign dollars per word! It was said that the original manuscript of these 4 words have been lost due to war !!!! !!!! Wang Youshengs words sent the viewers into a frenzy. 10 thousand foreign dollars per word? The heck? Thats crazy! Just these 4 words alone are already worth 40 thousand foreign dollars back then? Damn, banks really do eat the rich, dont they? How could they afford such a massive expense just for 4 words? Thats freaking insane! Speaking of which, how much is a foreign dollar from back then now worth? Probably a couple hundred yuan per dollar, right? Yes, its around 400 yuan, But you cant just judge it by its purchasing power. After all, a single foreign dollar could purchase several pounds of rice back then, and for that amount of rice, you could have also purchased a whole flock of slaves! However, if you were to attempt to sell the same amount of rice now, what could you possibly purchase with it? Regardless, this means that each word written there costs around 4 million yuan today, which means that the whole piece is worth at least 12 million yuan!? The f*ck?! Banks are f*cking loaded man! The viewers went wild. They were like untamed beasts. Then, Ms. Qin, Master Wang, this piece should be worth quite a lot of money, right? Zhang Shunyong asked solemnly. H-How on earth am I going to name a price for such a valuable item? This is the original manuscript for one of the major banks! It was impossible for anyone to name a price for the calligraphy piece. It was an unprecedented situation, after all. How about this, Rubing? Hand over this art piece to me, and I swear that Ill no longer compete with you for whatever item Little Luo digs out in the future? Sound like a deal? Ji Shunjin was well aware of the items worth. All other matters aside, if he could somehow obtain the piece and put it on display in his antique shop, he was certain that it would draw in swarms upon swarms of customers just to feast their eyes on it. This wont do! We, the Rare Treasure Pavilion, also wish to collect this piece! Qin Rubing rejected the proposal outright. Do you think me an idiot? Hahaha, the gamble to purchase a motorcycle has really paid off! Chapter 102 - 102 Zhang Daqians 4 102 Zhang Daqians 4-Word Piece! A 100 Million Yuan Bid! (5) This is shaping up to be the most expensive item thus far! Considering that the host risked his life to obtain it, it seems that his efforts were not in vain! I have a feeling that the mine was placed there in order to protect this chest! I daresay that this piece of art is worth at least 50 million yuan. What do you guys think? Holy moly, 50 million? Wouldnt that make this Luo Fengs highest record for a single item? F*ck me, 50 million, are you for real? Cant you see that the long-legged wife and Ji Shunjin are about to go to war over this item? This cant possibly be true, right? Its just 4 words! Hahaha, what would you guys possibly know? Should the Bank of Communications find out about this, Im certain that theyll hand Old Luo a supreme Black Card! While it might not mean much for us commoners, the bank might feel quite differently regarding this piece of art! Indeed, after all this time, the bank is still using the same logo, after all. At this moment, an unfamiliar old man arrived at the outskirts of the Yellowstone Manor. Several other vehicles were trailing behind him. Who are you, old man? Luo Feng reasoned that the old man was there to see him, and thus, he decided to make the first move. Let me introduce myself, Im Fang Guojun! Im the president of the Jiangnan Painting and Calligraphy Association! A mere instant later, heads were turned, and both Qin Rubing and Ji Shunjin had broken off their feud just to greet him with respect. Holy cow. Another big Shot has arrived. This guy must be a great calligrapher of the current era. Otherwise, he wouldnt have obtained his current position in the first place. The position hes in, even for a branch of the Painting and Calligraphy Association, is not something that could be purchased with money Mr. Fang, why are you here? Naturally, Wang Yousheng was acquainted with the man. After all, they were in a small industry, and it was an industry where money alone would not grant you a place within their social circles, but a keen eye for treasure and an good ability for appraisal would. Some rich second-generation heirs had attempted to integrate into the Painting and Calligraphy Associations circle by paying their way in, all for the goal of seeming a bit more refined compared to the peers. However, such riffraff were tossed aside. Even if they had somehow managed to gain access, they would be amongst the lowest-ranking members of the circle, essentially nobodies, unless of course, they had innate and immense knowledge regarding the fine arts of calligraphy and brushwork. Old Wang? Youre here too? Yeah, Ive been here all this time. So, tell me, what are you doing here, Mr. Fang? Its because of my granddaughter. She watched this livestream and informed me that quite a number of treasures have been discovered here! Heshens sleeping sheep paperweight, a jade-carved lotus root brush washing bowl, and even the Qianlong Emperors Longquan seal paste, so Ive heard? At first, Fang Guojun had refused to believe that such items had actually been discovered when his granddaughter showed it to him. However, after thoroughly inspecting the livestream by constantly replaying it, he realized that there was a very high likelihood that they were a real deal, and upon realizing this, he rushed over with great haste. You must be Mr. Luo, right? Would you like me to assist in the appraisals? Fang Guojun bowed courteously towards Luo Feng. Upon closer look, he realized that he was a rather dashing young man. No need for honorifics. Just call me Little Luo! Luo Feng replied politely, Feel free to take a look! With Luo Fengs approval, Fang Guojun began looking around the chests contents. Although he had already witnessed the wares countless time via the livestream, the live viewing experience was something that could not be replicated across a screen. Around 7 minutes later, Fang Guojun finally spoke, The craftsmanship of this paperweight is perfect. I believe that it should be worth around 12 million yuan, right? On the other hand, this lotus brush washing bowl is likely worth around 2 million yuan! And as for the Longquan seal paste used by the Qianlong royal family, my conservative estimate is that its worth around 30 million yuan! Wtf?! How could a bowl be worth 2 million f*cking yuan? I know right? Especially when it belonged to the corrupt official Heshen! I believe the 30 million yuan appraisal of the Qianlong paste sounds rather reasonable, thought everything else sounds a tad too expensive! Ive already did some quick maths on Luo Fengs earnings. If we consider the silver coins that have been appraised before this, Luo Feng should have made around 60 million yuan from his findings thus far! The host has earned a lot! Damn, just imagine all the young models he can entertain I cant possibly fathom how many holes hell be able to service Pfft! How did you manage to type that message out without getting banned? What about that calligraphy piece? Im really excited to learn how much its worth! Naturally, what everyone was looking forward to the most was undoubtedly the calligraphy piece penned by Zheng Xiaoxu! However, from the moment Fang Guojun laid eyes on it, he knew that it was not something he had the right to appraise. There were no records of its sales, and thus, there was no point of reference for Fang Guojun to compare with. In other words, there was potentially no upper limit to its price depending on who had discovered it. Ms. Qin. Hmm? Qin Rubing was still in a daze when she was suddenly called out by Luo Feng. She was startled. I think its better that I hand over all these items in your auction house! As for President Fang, Im sure that something here that catches your fancy. Let me know what it is and Ill let you purchase it directly! Luo Feng was certain that the old man had traveled all this way for a purpose. He probably had no intentions of leaving empty-handed. After all, the fact that he had personally appraised the calligraphy wares meant that the legitimacy of said wares had been backed. Should the items be auctioned, they would gain much more traction than before, and as a result, their auctioned prices would also shoot to the moon. As such, Luo Feng decided to return the favor. Thank you! Then I wish to purchase the lotus-root brush washing bowl! Ill give you two million yuan based on my earlier valuation! Fang Guojun nodded to Luo Fengs offer. He felt that the young man had a good knack for business dealings. At the same time, he also praised himself for his tact. After all, he had withheld from requesting the Longquan seal paste even though Luo Feng did not impose any restrictions. He was certain that Luo Feng had intended to sell the item at a high price in an auction and did not wish to trouble him. Thank you for your trust in our auction house, Mr. Luo. I promise we wont disappoint. Upon hearing Luo Fengs words, Qin Rubing leaped with joy. She had even shot Ji Shunjin a mischievous sidelong glance. At the same time, she also realized that Ji Shunjin had struck a nerve with Luo Feng, and as a result, he would likely never trade with Ji Shunjin again. After all, it was clear that Ji Shunjin had known that is was Zheng Xiaoxus calligraphy piece all along, but he did not utter a single word about its background to anyone. It was simply detestable. Why would Luo Feng knowingly work with someone who would actively screw over their partners? While everyone was still mulling over as to how to appraise the calligraphy pieces value A savior had seemingly appeared out of nowhere More than a dozen cars arrived on scene at the outskirts of Yellowstone Manor, and all of them had belonged to a certain bank. An old man walked into the courtyard, surrounded by several of his employees. Mr. Luo! In regards to Zheng Xiaoxus calligraphy piece, the Bank of Communications is willing to offer 20 million for reach word written! This adds up to a total of 80 million yuan for the entire artwork! Chapter 103 - 103 The Internet Explodes! Luo Fengs Scenarios are Scripted? (1) 103 The Internet Explodes! Luo Fengs Scenarios are Scripted? (1) God damn! Who are these people? How are they this ballsy? 80 f*cking million? ??? Are you deaf? Theyve already stated who they are! Theyre from the Bank of Communications! Could they have caught wind of this livestream and have arrived to reclaim the calligraphy piece? Of course. After all, these very words are their logo! True, true! But man is the bank rich. 80 million? Jesus, thats a scary figure to pull out of nowhere! While the viewers were discussing animatedly regarding the newcomers, the leader of the group, an old man in his 60s, walked forward. You must be Mr. Luo, right? Its a pleasure to meet you! Wu Daoguo walked over in an amicable manner and gave him a friendly smile. Let me introduce myself. Im the President of the Jiangnan branch of the Bank of Communications, Wu Daoguo! Pleasure to be of acquaintance, Mr. Wu. So, about that offer earlier Luo Feng had intended to ask regarding the legitimacy of the offer. Although the history behind the calligraphy piece was very interesting, like what many of his viewers had mentioned, it was just a manuscript. Owning the piece did not give one copyright over the banks logo, and as such, Luo Feng could not fathom why the Bank of Communications was willing to fork out this much money for the piece. Yes, Mr. Luo, your ears do not deceive you. This is a manuscript of our logo that weve lost for several years! For so many years, our bank has spared no efforts in its search, and today, we have before us the original copy that has existed since the start of the company! As Wu Daoguo spoke, genuine excitement began to trickle out of his voice. Immediately after. Luo Feng did not further negotiate with the old man and had instantly agreed to his offer of 80 million. Following this, he had to console Qin Rubing for losing the opportunity to market such a piece. He had no choice. After all, he was dealing with a state-owned enterprise bank, and the price offered was by no means low. To decline it would be an affront to them. However, Wu Daoguo was also well aware that Luo Feng was well within his rights to decline the offer. If that were the case, they would have no other choice but to participate in an auction to win it over. Should that happen, no one knew how much the piece would sell for. Perhaps they would even have to spend more than what they had just offered, or maybe less. Regardless, Wu Daoguo was grateful and had owed Luo Feng a favor for acquiescing to his request. He promised himself, that if Luo Feng were to ever deposit any of his money in their bank, he would be eligible to receive a 7% interest rate for his funds. One had to know that a 7% interest was unbelievably high. If you had 1 billion in savings and had negotiated with the bank for a 5% interest rate, it meant that you would effectively make 5 million in interest in each year. However, almost no amount of money in the world would convince the banks to provide a person with 7% interest rates. Wu Daoguo had already accounted for Luo Fengs lack of assets and his debt for his villa when he made this promise. As such, there were no concerns of the bank being bled dry for the moment. However, they were underestimating Luo Fengs ability to accumulate wealth. With the system in hand, how could he ever be lacking in money? Though the deal was already over in reality, the netizens were only just getting started. They were already cooking up a storm. The fact that bank officials had personally appeared to purchase the calligraphy piece for the shocking price of 20 million yuan per word would leave an impact on the internet for at least half a year. [ A Piece that Consists of Four Words from a Famous Literary Figure! Each Word Went for 20 Million! ] [ Bank of Communications original draft! A Sky-high Price Among Other Sky-high Prices! ] [ Treasure-hunting Streamer Becomes the Savior of the Bank of Communications! Rumors Say that He is Eligible for a 7% Interest Rate for his Deposits! ] [ Four Words as Heavy as Mount Tai for the Bank of Communications! ] Various articles had spawned from the exchange, and many among them had ranked within the top 20 hot searches for the day. What did it mean to be rich? The bank had displayed the perfect example of having large reservoirs of wealth. They had put in a great deal of money just to secure the 4 words. This streamer is f*cking amazing! All news articles Ive seen today are about him! Holy crap, he made almost 200 million within the span of 2 days? This is just daylight robbery innit? He did gamble with his life when he dismantled the mine with his bare hands, after all. Such a reward should be expected for that high risk play of his. If it were you, would you have done the same? I really hope that someone would put those 4 words on display sometime soon! I cant wait to get a look at them! Whats there to see? Just take a look at their logo from the internet! The feel is different, you know? Id like to see the original manuscript! With the deal done and dusted, Ji Shunjin could only look into the air and sigh. He was prepared to bid at least 100 million yuan to secure the piece for himself. However, the moment the officials stepped in, all of his courage vanished into thin air. Humans must not go against the Heavens, and in this case, the bank officials were the Heavens. What right did he have to stand in their way? It was not like he was a big shot who had a huge amount of authority. Later that evening, news pertaining to the calligraphy piece had made it into headlines once more. It was said that the piece had been framed and there were plans for it to be hung at the Bank of Communications headquarters in Beijing. Inscribed above on the frame was even a thank you note. Naturally, the subject of the thanks was none other than Luo Feng, for without him, those 4 words would likely never see the light of day again. Around 7 Oclock in the evening, Luo Feng was seated together with the second-generation heirs at the Yellowstone Manor. They had just finished dining together, and Luo Feng had gone out to the courtyard to take a break. He was recounting what he had just experienced during the day and was mentally calculating how much profit he had made from his latest venture. It was impossible to guess how much his items would sell in an auction as their prices were dictated by the whims of the market. However, at the very least, he was set to make at least 200 million. And this was the amount after taxes. In that case, it meant that Luo Fengs total assets could potentially reach 320 million. Excluding the villa which was worth 180 million. Luo Feng would still have 40 million yuan in hand. Im still a long way from true financial freedom. Ill need to work harder! Luo Feng thought long and hard about his goals, and in the end, he decided that he needed to have at least 1 billion in cash in order to live the rest of his life comfortably. By then, perhaps I can just make a living off interests? If I were to deposit a billion yuan to the Bank of Communications, my agreement with them would yield me 70 million yuan a year from interest alone. That equates to around 600 thousand yuan a month. Considering that Id likely only spend 20 thousand yuan tops a day, Id be bound for a good life if I could make that amount of money. Chapter 104 - 104 The Internet Explodes! Luo Fengs Scenarios are Scripted? (2) 104 The Internet Explodes! Luo Fengs Scenarios are Scripted? (2) However, I dont plan to call it quits after a billion. A billion is where Ill start taking things slow and relax a bit. It is not the end. Where should I go next? We havent even scanned the mountains near the steel factory! Luo Feng opened the map application on his phone. He observed the peaks and throughs of the area, and considered where would be an apt location to search for treasures. Suddenly, his phone started to vibrate. This seems to be a call from the streaming platform Luo Feng was stunned for a moment, but he quickly recovered from the shock. Upon pressing the answer button, he immediately exclaimed, What? Youre Director Zhao from the streaming platform? Damn! At first, it was an admin. Then, it was a manager. And now, he was conversing directly with a director. Should Luo Fengs feats reach new heights, the next person to call him would likely be the chairman himself! After all, Luo Feng had enjoyed a massive boom in popularity in the past two days, where he had gained over a million new fans! He was now a big streamer with over 3.5 million followers. Despite streaming such a niche form of content, the fact that he had garnered such a massive fanbase meant that he had a rather high status within the platform itself. Sure, flirtatious female streamers might have more followers than him, but streamers of that variety are a dime a dozen! Plus nowadays, Luo Feng was also receiving plenty of messages from said folks wishing to be acquainted with him. He had received friend requests on WeChat and various other social media, but it was clear that what they had their sights set on was not him, but his massive and growing fanbase. After all, what was the target audience of treasure hunting streams? What kind of people were they? Clearly, most of them were either old men who had plenty of time on their hands or rich second generation heirs. From the stream of gifts that Luo Feng had received from his streams, it could be seen that Luo Fengs fanbase were rather loaded. Since Im 10 years older than you, Luo Feng, would you mind if I call you Little Luo? Even though it was the first time they had greeted each other. Director Zhao had treated Luo Feng rather courteously. Luo Fengs feats had triggered a treasure-hunting craze within the livestreaming platform. Dozens of similar streams were now plastered across the platform, however, most of them were scripted streams, and due to how poorly they were acting, as well as how unbelievable their treasures were, even a toddler could tell that the streams were fake. Yup, you can call me anything you want. Luo Feng nodded. Little Luo, where do you plan on going next? If you have a new location in mind, just let us know, well try and promote your stream beforehand! Unfortunately, the directors call this time around did not come with any more improvements for his contract. At most, they could only collaborate closer so that the platform could better promote Luo Fengs streams. After all, Luo Feng was already taking 85% of the revenue from gifts, if they were to reduce theirs share any further, the platform would barely make anything from Luo Fengs streams. I dont usually have a set location in mind, I just look around and see if anywhere piques my interest! Luo Feng chuckled as he gave his response. I see Director Zhao sounded a little disappointed. He had called in to inquire about Luo Fengs next digging site so that the platform would be able to publicize it. After all, after Luo Fengs recent discoveries, Director Zhao was certain that the next dig site would be equally as explosive. Hearing the other partys disappointed tone, Luo Feng comforted him by saying, Actually, even though I havent pinpointed the location of my next dig site yet, you can still do some promotional work. After all, I have my sights set on the current county! I see, that makes sense. Director Zhao nodded, and the two of them casually chatted about the possibility of having Luo Feng participate in the platforms anniversary event. However, Luo Feng had refused the offer. Nevertheless, Director Zhao did not fault him. He knew that Luo Feng was a busy man. A streamer of Luo Fengs caliber needed to be pampered. After all, he was like a golden goose for the company. As such, he could not get mad at him over something so inconsequential. By the way, Manager Wu, how is our treasure hunter, Luo Fengs popularity overseas? Have you posted his VODS1 on the western social media channels? After hanging up the phone, Director Zhao inquired Manager Wu on his progress in publicizing Luo Feng overseas. His idea was simple. Although there were differences in their culture, treasures and antiques were a form of communication that could be understood worldwide. Though the value of antiques that pertained to Chinese history might be lost on foreigners, discoveries such as gold and diamonds were certain to gain their attention, right? It hasnt been long since we posted the videos. Its still too early to tell how well hes perceived overseas! Alright, then well wait a little longer! Director Zhao nodded and continued, Oh right, make sure to post his recent VOD as well. The discovery of a treasure trove worth 200 million is sure to garner attention! With this, Luo Fengs recent treasure-hunting adventure had been translated into several mainstream languages such as English, Japanese, Korean, French, and so on, and had been posted on the western version of their platform! The platform had even hired renowned voice actors to dub over the VODs. The next day, the editing process was completed and the video was posted. The platforms influence overseas was not as widespread as it was within China itself. They had only a few million overseas users. Despite being the number one streaming company within the nation, in order to grow internationally, they would need stellar talents whose livestreams could garner the attention of foreign viewers. However, one look at their current top talents had told the top brass all they needed to know. Most of the top streamers of the platform were hot female streamers who were focused on raking in views via their charms. Such content would definitely fail to attract foreign viewers, especially since most of these female streamers depended heavily on makeup to have a presentable appearance. After months of searching, not a single streamer had met the qualifications of being worthy of being promoted overseas. However, just as all hopes were lost, Luo Feng had suddenly made an appearance on the platform. It was then that the top brass had decided to devote all their resources into promoting Luo Feng to the foreign media. There was only so much they could do to expand within the nation. However, if they were to expand internationally, their potential for growth would be limitless. Due to an almost 12-hour difference in time zones between China and the nation of freedom, while most Chinese citizens had already gone to sleep, most people in the opposite end of the world were still wide awake. In a certain office within the Great Tiger Nation Many office workers were slacking off during work. Some of them were playing games, whereas some were paying attention to international news. Whats this? A treasure hunter from an eastern nation has located a whole companys worth of equipment from World War II? Chapter 105 - 105 The Internet Explodes! Luo Fengs Scenarios are Scripted? (3) 105 The Internet Explodes! Luo Fengs Scenarios are Scripted? (3) Upon reading the headlines, the interest of several adventure-loving citizens of the Great Tiger Nation was piqued. They brought up the VOD of the livestream in question, and as they watched, beads of anxious perspiration began to roll down their faces. The man is disabling a mine with his bare hands? He actually succeeded? The chest contains glittering gold bars? As well as silver coins? Other treasures aside, the items that had drawn the most attention from the foreigners was undoubtedly the gold bars. The visual stimulus they had provided was very much up their alley. Before long, the VODs that the platform had uploaded instantly racked up hundreds upon thousands of views in the western internet. This is crazy. What is this streamer made of? Why would he disable a mine with his bare hands? Theres so much gold in the chest! How much is it worth? Dont get into it. Surely its scripted, everything from the eastern nation is either propaganda or fabricated! I dont really mind. Even if its scripted, it still makes for a good show! Haha, personally, I feel that the way he dismantles the mine is something that only professionals can do! Imo, the military removing the landmines behind him are actually real. Im certain that theyre not part of an act. How can this chest be worth 200 million? Even if contains several gold bars, it cant possibly be worth that much, right? Could it be a form of false advertising? The events that had transpired in the western sphere had gone completely unnoticed by Luo Feng. When he woke up the next morning, many of the second-generation heirs had already taken their breakfast. Upon noticing Luo Fengs appearance, they all rushed forward to greet him. Finally up, huh, Luo Feng? Are we going to hunt for treasures again today? As usual, Li Shishi had prepared fresh fruit juice for Luo Feng. Yep, of course we are! Where will we be heading? I dont know, lets just leave it to fate! Sigh, something came up back home. Ill have to pass for today. What a pity! Luo Feng was caught off guard by her statement. He had assumed that Li Shishi would continue following him around as usual. Maybe something really did happen back at home. However, it was not just Li Shishi who had to give a rain check. Several of the heirs had also expressed their desire to skip out for the day. Thinking back on the events that had played out the previous day, Luo Feng surmised that it must have been a traumatic experience for them. Despite the bluster that they had displayed during the time, it was likely that most of them had been acting tough. Had they really not felt any fear during the situation, they would not have turned as pale as they had back then. When all was said and done, the only heir who remained by Luo Fengs side was Zhang Shunyong. Of course, Brother An was also still at Luo Fengs side. This time, Luo Feng had rewarded him with 3 million yuan for his hard work. As for the rest of the treasures that remained in the steel factory, Luo Feng had left it for the villagers to handle. He had also reminded them to hire experts to assist them in the effort as there might potentially still be explosives in place. Surprisingly, the villagers were much more gung-ho than the second-generation heirs when it came to this. None of them had backed out from the opportunity. To them, death was only a matter of time. Should the reaper decide to take their lives, then so be it, but until then, they will just continue to work hard. Being from the same village as Luo Feng and all, it was no wonder that they shared similar personalities and work ethics. Lets go! Lets go! Brother An! Brother Zhang! Keep up! After filling up their gas at a gas station, the trio then took off towards the mountains. At the same time. Luo Feng also started his stream. Wait, I thought Luo Feng made 200 million this time? Doesnt he usually take a break after such a big find? Yeah, its a surprise. I guess he hasnt visited any young models last night? Do you still think Old Luo needs those young models? That Li Shishi lady has been following him around like a chick around a hen. Shes already ripe for the taking! Thats right, compared to young models, Li Shishi is much more attractive. Although shes not the epitome of beauty, shes still much better than most lasses out there! Heck, shes even prettier than the campus belle of my university! By the way, wheres Shishi today? Seems like many of the rich second-generation heirs have gone missing. The long-legged wife isnt here either! Qin Rubing is busy setting up an auction! Wheres the next location at? Im quite curious! Luo Feng replied to the latest message in the chat. Im actually just going around for now. Ill decide once I spot a site that tickles my fancy. Have you guys heard? The host has become rather famous on outer net! Yeah, I heard he has quite a presence on Facebook! The hecks a Facebook? You can consider it the international equivalent of Weibo! Holy cow! Hes that popular? I went to take a look just now. He really is shaping up to be quite a celebrity in the outer net! I heard that quite a few exploration agencies have reached out to him and are offering an annual salary of a million US dollars! Huh why? Is the host a scientist? Well, you probably dont know this, but despite being called exploration agencies, their true purpose is to look for sunken treasures at sea! Hahaha! Im really looking forward to a stream at the ocean! I can imagine the host scraping the entire Pacific Ocean clean of treasures! Hahaha! I feel that the host is already a one-man army. Why would he need to join and work for a company? Hahaha, no one can beat the host when it comes to treasure-hunting! Agreed man! Thats hard to say. Who knows if the host suddenly loses his lucky touch? Good luck host! I hope youll beat the Great Tiger Nations Odyssey Marine Explorations annual revenue soon! You sure thats even possible? Odyssey has already salvaged almost a billion dollars worth of underwater treasures since its inception. How can the host even hope to beat that figure! Daze Mountain1. They had finally arrived at their destination. Luo Feng got off his ride and surveyed his surroundings. The area was quite large, spanning about 100 square kilometers. It was a great spot to use his scan at. Although Luo Feng knew not of the thoughts and considerations that went on in grave robbers minds, personally speaking, he would not mind building a grave at such a spot if he were to pass on to the next life. Of course, this was not a no-mans land. The mountain was considered to be state property, and if he wished to mine at the location, he would need to apply for a permit. However, applying a permit was a different situation from being contracted to work on the mountain. With a permit, he would be able to retain whatever resources he found. They would all be considered his own property as long as he was the one who discovered them. However, receiving a foraging permit was no easy task. In order to secure a permit for a mountain of this size, it would probably cost him at least a million yuan. Luo Feng, are you interested in this mountain? But its state property, and wed have to get a permit to forage here! Zhang Shunyong got off his car and said. Yes, all in due time. For now, though, Im just surveying the site. I havent actually made a decision yet! Luo Feng replied. Huh? What permit? Old Luo, your net worth is already pass the hundred million mark. Just contract the whole place! An Peng joked. Brother An, I know you have a knack for exaggeration, but in order to contract such a huge mountain, itll definitely cost more than 50 million yuan! What if there isnt enough treasure in this mountain to turn a profit? What then? Zhang Shunyong snapped in an unpleasant tone. Luo Feng had his sights set on applying for a permit. No matter how trashy they were, a mountain of this size was bound to have at least a million yuans worth of treasure. Not to mention the natural resources that came with it as well. Therefore, Luo Feng got Zhang Shunyong to contact a relative and get the permit ready for him. Having a second-generation heir in his entourage was great. With Zhang Shunyongs help, he need not even head to the Forestry Bureau to apply for a permit. Despite already having a permit, Luo Feng was in no hurry to start scanning. Originally, he had planned to revisit the mountain the next day, however, once the platform had caught wind of Luo Fengs application of the permit They immediately publicized Luo Fengs latest venture. [ Old Luos next stop: Daze Mountain! ] [ Old Luo has just spent a million yuan to obtain the foraging rights to this mountain! ] Damn, Daze Mountain is a massive site! Isnt that place a huge forest? What could he possibly hope to find? I bet that hell suffer a huge loss this time around! How could he spend a million without actually confirming the presence of treasures! Old Luo has never fought a war blindly! Dont talk nonsense, foreigners! No matter what was said on the internet. Luo Feng had already returned to Daze Mountain alongside An Peng and Zhang Shunyong Chapter 106 - 106 You Can Look, But You Cannot Touch! (1) 106 You Can Look, But You Cannot Touch! (1) The host is finally streaming! Are you headed straight for the mountains today? Have you already finished investigating the site? The moment the livestream started, and due to the constant promotions of the stream by the platform, Luo Feng had 500 thousand concurrent the moment his stream began. While this could be considered a small figure compared to his follower count, being able to have this many concurrent viewers was something that could only happen of mega streamers. In addition, Luo Fengs content was considered to very niche, and as such, the fact that there were foreigners as well as countless of Chinese citizens tuning in was something of great note. Especially since the stream was geographically restricted to only China, which meant that the foreigners present were those who had resided within the country. Chop! Chop! And Ill chop again! Due to it practically being an undeveloped mountain, there were established paths to take in the area. Fortunately for Luo Feng, he had obtained a Jungle Blade from the system a while back. With it, he was able to open a path through the thick nest of flora. A flurry of slashes could be seen as Luo Feng cut open a meter-wide path for both An Peng and Zhang Shunyong to trail behind him. The Jungle Blade had easily slice off whatever thorn or branches that stood in its way. For the first time since he had obtained it, Luo Feng had learned of and admired its usefulness. Although it was heavy, its blade was razor sharp. The heck! The hosts chopping knife is quite powerful! What do you mean, chopping knife? This is clearly a machete meant for cutting through the thick foliage and undergrowth of the jungle! Its so f*cking sharp! Where did the host get it from? Someone, send me a link! Im sorry, but Luo Feng apologized with a pause as he pondered for an excuse, before continuing, This is a treasured relic passed down from my ancestors. Theres no way for you to purchase it. Another hour passed. And the motley crew had already travelled quite a distance into the mountains. Feeling that they had already travelled deep enough, he then activated his scanning system. [ Ding! 25 dots detected! ] Luo Feng was caught off guard by its success. This meant that there were 25 treasures within a 3 kilometer radius. Not bad, not bad. Since he had already rested for almost two days, Luo Feng decided to dive right into digging without bothering to put up with his usual stalling. He headed straight to one of the marked spots. [ Ding! Youve found the Whirling Winds and Flames Blade Technique! ] [ Simply put, it is a technique in which you unleash a flurry of strikes, almost like a whirlwind! ] [ When used in a thorny jungle, the speed in which you can clear open a path is increased tenfold! ] [ When used against human opponents, you will be able to slay a hundred men with little effort! ] Damn! A hundred men with little effort? What am I? Some sort of demon? Though he harbored doubts regarding the systems description, he still clicked to learn the technique. With this, as long as Luo Feng had the Jungle Blade in his hands, Luo Feng would be able to go toe-to-toe against a hundred men. In an instant, Luo Fengs mind was flooded with non-existent memories of him practicing swordsmanship. He picked up the Jungle Blade again, and instantly, he could feel that it was much lighter than before. [ Ding! You have picked up the Complete Wilderness Cook Book! A must-have resource if you wish to linger and survive outdoors! Upon clicking learn, you will be able to make a 5-star dish out of any ingredient, even motley, gamey material that you find in the wild! Its deliciousness is guaranteed, and you can even use the dishes mastered to woo beauties! ] Hot damn! Did the system give me this cook book to survive in the wilderness? Or is it meant for me to pick up girls? [ Arent all system stories like this? Stop pretending to be virtuous! ] . Luo Feng was momentarily stunned by the systems retort, but he quickly recovered and clicked on the wilderness cook book. He had come prepared with a small pot, some seasonings, as well as soybean oil. If needed, he would just forage for materials on the spot and make a meal himself. The mountains had all the resources he required, after all. Prior to obtaining the cookbook, he had always made sure to prepare dried meat and dehydrated vegetables in his hunts, but now, it seemed that there was no longer a need for those troublesome items. He could make any game into a delicious dish. Host, keep your chin up! I know youve spent a million yuan for this permit, so youd better make it count! Youve already wasted the first half of the day, and yet, you still found nothing! Since youre in the mountains, youre probably looking for natural goods, right? Could it be wild fungi? Or perhaps some exotic shrooms? Noticing his viewers grumbling, Luo Feng said out loud, Are you guys under the impression that treasure-hunting is an easy task? Look closely! The road we tread is dangerous, and even as we combat the natural elements, we also need to pay extra close attention to our surroundings so that we wont miss out on any treasures! Had I known where these treasures are in advance, I wouldve headed straight to them, and not spend time bumbling around like a fool! [ ] The system was rendered speechless at the hypocrisy of his words. Im pretty f*cking sure you already know where the treasures are! Youre the one whos voluntarily putting on a show! In that case, since we seem to have plenty of time, why dont you educate us on how you search for treasures, host? Yeah, Ive always been curious! How did you do it? Luo Feng chuckled. Well, it first depends on the type of treasure youre looking for. If its medicinal herbs you seek, you must be well-educated or have a good amount of knowledge of them beforehand. That way, you could determine if theres a whole nest of herbs hidden below you if you spotted a certain type of plant, for example. By being able to identify plants at first glance, you will be able to greatly enhanced the efficiency of your search! Luo Feng stopped suddenly and pointed to the front. Im sure youre all familiar with this, right? This is a Chinese knotweed! But since its still very small, it likely hasnt matured yet, and thus, I will be ignoring this spot! Damn! I never knew that there was such a huge difference in our perspectives! Knowledge truly is the best weapon, isnt it?! Yes, there are plenty of opportunities to make a fortune in this world. All it boils down to is whether or not you have the insight to perceive it! So the hosts good luck actually stems from his vast knowledge? It might be! Luo Feng said with a smile, And that is why, even though treasure hunting may seem simple, you need more than ten years or maybe decades of experience to recognize treasures. Without this insight, you might not recognize one even if its lying right in front of you! Moving on to antique treasures, in the same vein as medicinal herbs, youll also need to know about the history of the treasures you aim to obtain! Be it officially recorded history or just word-of-mouth rumors, you must not neglect to study any of them! It is through thorough revision of these historical materials that you will gain the ability to appraise their worth! Chapter 107 - 107 You Can Look, But You Cannot Touch! (2) 107 You Can Look, But You Cannot Touch! (2) Lets take that abandoned steel factory as an example. I heard rumors of a nasty owner burying their money there, and I decided to search the place in hopes of locating the buried money! And as you all know, a battle had once taken place there during World War II, but there were no official records of it happening. It is in times like this where rumors come in handy. Ask around the villagers in an area youre interested in, and perhaps you might come across something unexpected! Luo Feng was an expert when it came to winging things. Moreover, this bullsh*t reasoning was something Luo Feng had been cooking up for a couple of days. Therefore Once Luo Feng was done with his rant, most of his viewers had been convinced. Damn, the road to be a master treasure hunter is a long and arduous one! Based on what the host is saying, in order to become a treasure hunter, Ill need to have knowledge that is equal or surpasses that of an expert? Indeed. The level of mastery that the host is preaching is beyond the reach of most highly-esteemed experts! Haha, Ive always believed in Old Luo when he mentioned that he was conducting market research! Take that non-believers! Luck alone cant solve everything! Thats right. If it were just luck, how could he have located this many treasures consecutively? The host is bonafide super genius! Hes my new idol! It seems that true treasure hunters are incognito experts, then! A few years ago, I watched an interview involving a master treasure hunter. Back then, he claimed that even a hundred of those so-called experts would not stand a chance against his wealth of knowledge. I used to doubt him back then, but after watching Luo Fengs streams, Im starting to feel that his words have a ring of truth to them! Well, if those experts actually had the ability to hunt for treasures, they likely wouldve abandoned their positions long ago and dive into the treasure-hunting business like Old Luo here. After all, who doesnt want to be rich? Another hour passed. Luo Feng looked back. He was now 7 kilometers deep into the woods from the foot of the mountain. He had reached an area that rarely saw any human activity. Even children from the countryside would not have ventured into such a location alone. After all, the mountains were rife with wildlife, and they could easily put the children in harms way. The denser a forest was, the higher the probability of wild beasts inhabiting them. This had applied to Daze Mountain, where tons of wildlife scurry about, including tigers, leopards, wolves, wild boars, wild cats, and so on. Though Luo Feng and his party had barely encountered any of these creatures, there was an ever-present danger of them appearing. In regards to venomous snakes, however, Luo Feng and his party could rest easy. He was equipped with protective gear from head to toe, and thus, he had nothing to fear unless the snake had leaped up and bit directly at his face. Revisiting a different matter, Luo Feng had finished scouring the 20-odd dots C all of which were medicinal herbs- that he had detected via his scans. All together, they were worth around 100 thousand yuan. Throughout the day, Luo Feng had activated his scanning ability twice, and the most expensive item that he had found from both scans was e, Feng Luo had scanned it twice. The most expensive item was a species of Dendrobium Officinale, which cost more than 200 thousand yuan. Host, its already late in the afternoon. Shouldnt you head back down the mountain to rest? Theres f*cking nothing on this mountain, its all worthless medicinal herbs! The f*ck you mean theres nothing? He got at least hundred of thousands worth of herbs, and you dare call it nothing? Just how rich are you? Dawdle here any longer and its going to be dark soon. Host, are you perhaps planning on spending the night outdoors? Haha, a late night livestream deep in the mountains. Im actually kinda looking forward to it After taking his meal, Luo Feng then stood up and addressed his viewers, Stop making wild guesses, guys. We wont be heading back down the mountain today. After all, going back and forth is quite a waste of time. Ive only secured a month long permit to forage in this area, so every second counts! Luo Feng was in no hurry to unearth any valuable treasures. It was a gargantuan mountain, after all. How could he not find anything? Even if he really were to come out empty-handed by the end of this excursion, there was nothing to fret about, he could just scan a different area. Now that he had amassed such a large following, he had no need to use his Reputation Points sparingly. He had checked his Reputation Points a day before, and he realized that he was already at 5 million. It was enough to scan 10 whole times! Damn! Are you really going to spend the night in the mountains? Od Luo is really unlucky today. He only managed to locate a few hundred thousand yuans worth of natural resources! Whats the hurry? Just sit back and relax. Those of us whove been here since the beginning have already brought out our recliners and are chilling with watermelon and drinks in our hands! Another hour passed. Luo Feng and his gang had gone even deeper into the mountains. He had detected even more items with his scan during this time. More Dendrobium Officinales, mandrakes, and various other precious floras have been found. However, compared to the treasures that Luo Feng was used to finding, their values were considered to be rather low. Along the way, Luo Feng had not found much use for his trusty Swallowtail Hoe and felt that it was just collecting rust. However, not long after felt that sentiment, he reached a tree and detected a dot that indicated that there was a million yuans worth of treasures located there. Viewers, your host has finally found something of value! But Luo Feng that pointed at the tree before him and asked, Do any of you recognize this tree? No clue. The heck is it? Could it be purple sandalwood? Luo Feng chuckled and answered, What kind of purple sandalwood would this be hahaha! Its clearly an aromatic fruit tree! However, since its a protected species, and since its still alive, I cant take it back with me! Otherwise, the medicine that is produced from its parts are very valuable! Based on its size and girth, I reckon that it could fetch at least a million yuan! Luo Feng was surprised. This was the first time the system had marked a treasure that could only be seen, but not touched. He had been scammed by the system! Dammit! What are you afraid of, host? Just cut it down and dig it out! Its a rare treasure thats hard to come by! How can you just let it go to waste! What are you scared of? Youre the Bank of Communications rising star! You have the backing of a state-backed company! Even though the tree was worth a million, as it was a living thing, he had no choice but to respect it. After walking for about 800 meters, there found a few other dots. However, they were all wild trees such as camphor trees, Chinese parasol trees, Chinese evergreen oaks, and golden-flower tea trees, which are classified as first or second-grade protected garbage. This left Luo Feng speechless. As for why Luo Feng had referred to them as garbage, it was because they had caused their own extinction. After all, if they were not garbage, how would they have become endangered in the first place? Just take the strong and resilient rats for example, they breed like rabbits, and as a result, they are not a protected species. In nature, the species that were protected by humans are generally first-grade protected waste or second-grade disabled waste that cannot survive on their own. It was already 7 oclock. The sky had turned completely dark. Chapter 108 - 108 You Can Look, But You Cannot Touch! (3) 108 You Can Look, But You Cannot Touch! (3) As such, Luo Feng and his party had no other choice but to call it a day. They located a small enclosure by the mountainside, and used it as their shelter for the night. Luo Feng brought out some snacks and beer, and soon, the trio began to eat and drink. Alright guys, thats it for today. The livestream will end here! After eating and drinking to their fill. Luo Feng then announced the end of his stream. He brought out a prop that he had previously received from the system, namely, the insect repellent, and sprayed it across their enclosure. After chatting with one another for a while, they soon decided that it was time to sleep. Naturally, they had brought blankets with them as the mountains would be freezing at night. There was also no need to worry about large animals. With the Jungle Blade in hand, Luo Feng could fend off a hundred foes at once. Even if a tiger were to jump at them, Luo Feng would be able to easily dispatch it. While the trio were getting ready for bed, many of the new viewers were left feeling rather disappointed. They had only tuned in to the stream as many had claimed that Luo Feng was able to dig out treasures that rival entire citys worth of cash, but what they had seen throughout the day were nothing but ordinary resources. Whilst even the fake treasure-hunting streamers would sprinkle in fake relics to make the stream interesting, Luo Feng had done nothing to entertain his viewers. Of course, it was not only the viewers who were left disappointed. Qin Rubing, the owner of the Rare Treasure Pavilion, had also visited the stream from time to time. Had Luo Feng found something good, she would spare no expense to make her way over to retrieve the item. Unfortunately, all Luo Feng had managed to find were medicinal herbs At the streaming platforms headquarters. Manager Wu was reporting in to Director Zhao regarding the results of publicizing Luo Feng on the outer net. Director Zhao, all of Luo Fengs videos posted to the outer net have exceeded a million views! The comment sections under the videos are also full of viewer engagement! Among all the videos posted, the one that featured the rare silver coins and the gold bars has the highest view counts, reaching a total viewership of 3 million! Director Zhao nodded at the report and asked, How are negotiations coming along with the foreign companies? I havent finished negotiating with YouTube yet! But things are progressing well on the Japanese and Korean front! Well be able to hand them Luo Fengs broadcasting rights by tomorrow! What is YouTube, you might ask? Well, simply put, it is a video-sharing website that was created by the Great Tiger Nation. Theres actually no problem with YouTube, its just that we have issues communicating due to our difference in time zones Upon hearing this, Director Zhao gave another nod of affirmation. Well, you cant help it, in that case! However, theres only so many hours in a day, and theres bound to be a time slot where youre both able to meet up! Make sure to seize the moment and make full use of it! Time rarely matters when it comes to good entertainment, after all, dont our citizens stay up and watch the World Cup every 4 years? When it came to Luo Fengs entertainment value Director Zhao had complete faith in him. All his treasure-digging adventures thus far had been very interesting and equal parts shocking. He was certain that his streams would be enough to hook in the foreign viewers and leave a lasting impression on them. He also felt that there was a non-zero chance of having viewers staying up all night just to watch Luo Fengs streams. The next morning, before Luo Feng had properly woken up, Zhang Shunyongs shouts had snapped him out of whatever sweet dream he had, Apparently, a bird had sh*t on his face. And he had spent the better half of the day attempting to wash it away. Luo Feng was rendered speechless by his actions. The fact that he had slept face up under a tree was either a brave act, or a foolish one. Regardless, Luo Feng had found it amusing. After taking some casually made breakfast, Luo Feng brought out his Jungle Blade and started day 2 of his jungle-trekking adventure. Brothers, I slept great last night! Man, I cant believe how much more energetic I am without those young models sapping my strength away! I gotta admit, that model-accompanying behavior is a bad habit, and I plan to go cold turkey on it soon! Luo Feng teased his viewers the first thing his stream began. Dammit, as expected, the host is streaming early because he hasnt met any young models! Man, its only 6:30 am! Were there no wild beast attacks yesterday? The audience was curious about how the host had spent the night. Some even suspected that Luo Feng had secretly gone down the mountain and crashed at some motel before rushing over early in the morning However, those comments meant nothing to Luo Feng. The viewers could think whatever they wanted. After walking for an hour and putting good distance from the previous area Luo Feng had scanned Luo Feng activated his scanning system once more. [ Ding! Scan complete! ] Damn! What a dense population of dots! Luo Feng cheered. Am I about to find something interesting again? At a spot just 2,000 meters away, there was a dense cluster of dots scattered across an area that spanned 3,000 square meters! As an experienced user of the system at this point, the only possibilities that came to mind for these dots were either a pile of wild herbs, a bunch of treasure chests buried by someone, or some kind of historical site. Man, I really hope that none of those dots are taken up by protected species! After a whole day of nothing, please let this be something worthwhile! Deciding to put up his fa?ade once more, Luo Feng did not head straight for the dots, and instead started by searching his surroundings. While doing so, he also made sure to snag up whatever wild mountain goods that came across his path, even if they were only worth thousands or tens of thousands of yuan. After all, it would be a waste to just leave them be, every little bit helps in achieving his dream of financial freedom, after all. Director Zhao? Suddenly, Luo Fengs phone rang, and upon reading the caller ID, his expression morphed into that of puzzlement. Why is someone of his status calling me up this early in the morning? Little Luo, I have good news for you! In around half an hours time, your stream will also be simulcasted in Pococha and TVUT! What are those things? Are they websites of some sort? Luo Feng asked. The former is a Japanese streaming platform, and the latter one is owned by the Koreans! As for the Great Tiger Citizens YouTube, due to a difference in our time zones, were still in the process of negotiations, but Im sure well be able to strike a deal soon! Oh? Youre going international? Thats great! Luo Fengs reaction was rather lackluster. After all, the platform was handling everything anyway. In any case, he did not mind streaming to a global audience. Being able to flaunt to the foreigners was definitely a much better achievement that shocking his fellow Chinese. Moreover, the platform was well aware of the consequences that would entail with messing with Luo Feng. As such, they were bound to act in Luo Fengs interests, for fear of the second-generation heirs that might come after them otherwise. Upon informing Luo Feng of the matter, Director Zhao then hung up on Luo Feng. However, while things were looking peachy on the outside, worry was starting to bubble within Director Zhaos mind as Luo Feng had come out empty-handed the previous day. The foreign viewers within the nation were of little importance, but now that Luo Feng was about to debut at an international market, things had to start picking up, or else he would start being scrutinized by the foreign audience. After all, Luo Fengs VODs had already come under fire when they were posted, and he had plenty of scripted allegations levied against him. For the pride of the nation, Luo Feng cannot afford to draw a blank this time. Chapter 109 - 109 This Is Scripted, Isnt It? How Can You Dig Up a Fossil? (1) 109 This Is Scripted, Isnt It? How Can You Dig Up a Fossil? (1) Around half an hour later, on separate livestream platforms owned by the Japanese and Koreans respectively Luo Fengs stream had appeared on their site, and they were airing it simultaneously with the Chinese platform. Upon clicking into the stream, the Japanese and Korean netizens were immediately greeted with the sight of a large forest and Luo Feng wielding a hefty machete in hand. The refreshing sight had instantly gained their attention. After all, the sort of environment that Luo Feng was situated in had appealed to many of his foreign viewers. Having lived in a big city all year round, the change in environment was a welcome change. Oppa! Oppa! Oppa! Hes so handsome! Luo Feng-kun! Luo Feng-kun! Just moments after appearing in the foreign streams, Luo Feng had already gained hardcore Japanese and Korean fans. The fact that they had even gone as far as participate in sending bullet comments was a testament to their position as dedicated fans. What are these strange messages? Are they in Korean? Or is it in Japanese? Damn, I just saw it on the hot trends page! Our host is streaming simultaneously at the largest live streaming platforms in Japan and Korea! The host is going international? It doesnt really count as going international yet, more like visiting our neighbors. After all, there are only Japanese and Koreans! I heard that the platform is trying to strike a deal with Youtube too? Holy sh*t, the Americans too? If the host manages to make it big there, hell really be considered to be an international figure! F*ck yeah, host! When are you going to hunt for treasures in other countries? Im looking forward to the day when the host heads overseas to conduct his treasure-hunting adventures! Make sure to rob the Japanese dry of their treasures! Luo Feng glanced at his stream. He had lost track of time and did not expect that the simulcast had already begun. At this moment, all he could see on his screen were various characters that looked like stars and asterisks. Nevertheless, this meant that it was finally time to take things seriously. An unsuccessful search here meant disappointing and opening up himself to ridicule from his newly acquired foreign audience, which at the same time, would also draw shame to his countrys pride. He could not afford to drag his countrys name through the dirt. Luo Feng quickly made his way to the area where he had scanned the cluster of dots The area seemed to be devoid of any weeds, and it seemed to have been cleaned up in the past. It felt a little out of place compared to the dense vegetation surrounding the mountain. Nevertheless, Luo Feng was gladdened by this sight, as it meant that the chances of it being a medicinal herb was low. Spurt, spurt, spurt. Very quickly. Luo Feng began digging [ Ding! You have dug up a corpse! ] It was worth 3,800 yuan. Holy f*ck! A corpse? Luo Feng was at a loss for words. This was the first time he had ever dug up a corpse. The find at the abandoned steel factory was by one of the second-generation heirs, not him. However, how could a corpse be worth 3 thousand plus yuan? What was the meaning of this? Was this guy buried with farewell gifts or something? Actually, that might be the case, otherwise, I dont see any value in a corpse. Whats wrong? Did you find a corpse? Is it a human bone? Host, call the police. Its impossible that someone died naturally here! The corpse must have been dumped by someone else! Thats right! Call the police! In an instant, the live broadcast room exploded with activity. This was a stark contrast to the deathly silence from the previous day. However, now that something interesting had been discovered, the viewers were invigorated once more. Luo Feng soon got to work, and before long, the corpse had been partially dug out. The corpse seemed to still have decaying flesh stuck to it. Is it a human corpse? An Peng asked while trembling. After all, the corpse did not seemed to have belonged to a human. No, its not. It should be an animals! Upon closer inspection, Luo Feng heaved a sigh of relief. The 3,800 yuan that the system had valued seemed to be referring to the corpses antlers and horns. The corpse was likely that of a young deers. Oh phew! Its an animal carcass! Man, thats no fun! Heh, I wasnt worried at all! A few minutes later, Luo Feng had completely unearthed the body. It seems to be the carcass of a male musk deer! Luo Feng commented. Damn, the host can even tell its gender? Is there any value to a corpse like this? Of course there is! Look, its antlers are perfectly preserved! It seems that it has only recently died. Otherwise, there wouldnt be any flesh left to it! But animals dont just magically bury themselves after death! Someone must have done this on purpose! Yeah, a person must have killed it and buried it here. Naturally, the domestic fans were not particularly interested in the deer carcass as they had already seen their fair share of such items. However, the same could not be said of Luo Fengs new oversea viewers. It had made for a rather exciting experience for them. Everyone starts as a blank slate in this world, and it is through repeated exposure that one becomes desensitized to something. In the case of these oversea viewers who had yet to experience Chinese customs, such a spectacle had satiated their appetite for content perfectly fine. I doubt that theres human intervention! Luo Feng refuted his viewers point of view and explained, From the looks of it, the mountain experienced rainfall recently. A part of the mountain must have collapsed and caused a landslide, burying some animals in the process! Luo Feng had been trying to figure out why there was a lack of vegetation in the area. However, after putting two and two together, he soon figured out that a part of the mountain had collapsed. As astute as always, host! Ive just checked. There was indeed a huge storm here around ten days ago! Damn, is it really that easy for landslides to occur? Host, you should probably not loiter here more than its required! After listening to Luo Fengs rebuttal, the chat quickly ruled out any possibility of human intervention. After all, if a human truly was involved, why would they leave the antlers perfectly intact? How could they leave that perfectly succulent meat of the young deer untouched? And why would they have killed it in the first place? It was not like deer were an aggressive species. Although deer antlers were indeed worth a chunk of change. Luo Feng did not think it was necessary to harvest them. He decided to just leave it be. It was both a waste of time and potentially NSFW if he were to attempt the act anyway. A few meters away from the spot, Luo Feng spotted a couple more dots. Personally, he felt that there was no reason to dig those dots out, as there was a high likelihood that they were also carcasses. Chapter 110 - 110 This Is Scripted, Isnt It? How Can You Dig Up a Fossil? (2) 110 This Is Scripted, Isnt It? How Can You Dig Up a Fossil? (2) However, since he was already there, he might as well give it a shot. [ Ding! Animal carcass, worth 21 thousand yuan! ] Although Luo Feng seemed to be unfazed on the surface, in truth, he was rather surprised at the systems notification. Despite both being animal carcasses, how could this one be worth so much more? A moment later. Luo Feng had dug out enough of the soil to make out the animals appearance. Hmm, this seems to be a black muntjac? Luo Feng inspected the carcass and voice his thoughts. The hecks an muntjac? Is it the same as a deer? It doesnt seem all that different from a deer! Having knowledge on this matter, An Peng interjected, Black muntjacs are much more scarce than deer. Each of its body part is valuable, and its a particularly potent material for creating musk-based products. Of course, different locales have a different name for this creature, and in some places, its also known as a forest musk. Well, well, well, look at Mr. Professor here! Luo Feng gave An Peng an amused smile. Then, he proceeded to take out a small knife and stab it into the black muntjacs abdomen. This item is called a musk sac. Inside it contains the scent that Im sure many of you are familiar with! Following this, Luo Feng then activated his Whirling Winds and Flames Blade Technique. Although Luo Fengs blade work might look messy and completely devoid of rhythm to an outside observer, in truth, Luo Feng had full, precise control over each of his seemingly random strokes. It had only taken half a minute for Luo Feng to finish dissecting the poor animal. A brown object plopped into Luo Fengs hand, and a faint musk lingered on the blade. A faint musk wafted from the blade. Now, this is good stuff! Natural musk! It can fetch a high price in the market! Luo Feng smiled triumphantly as he placed the item into his bag. Hmm, where have I seen the hosts blade technique before? Yeah, it looks extremely messy, completely random, but the effect is surprisingly good! Is it his blade thats awesome, or is it Old Luos technique? Damn, now thats what I call a flurry of strikes! F*ck! Isnt this from Douluo1? Man, knowledge really is a powerful tool for changing ones fate, huh? I didnt even realize that this was a black muntjac when I first saw it! Sensing that his viewers were curious about the creatures value, Luo Feng chuckled and stated in a somewhat coy manner, Im sure youre all curious about what this muntjac is worth. Well, if were talking about its musk, it depends. Musk derived from domesticated black muntjacs are barely worth any money, going for only 10 yuan a gram! However, musk from undomesticated black muntjac can go for as much as 600 yuan per gram! Hold on to your horses, however, as the maximum price they can go for is only a thousand yuan per gram. F*ck me! 600 yuan per gram of musk? Man, what else is more expensive than gold? It feels like the value of gold is depreciating with each stream! Yeah, go easy on gold! Visually speaking, that musk sac that Luo Feng was holding earlier should weigh around 40 grams! Luo Feng got back to his feet and answered, Well, the muntjac has been dead for a couple of days now, so most of its musk has already degraded or rotted away. Moreover, the sacs quality is average at best, which means that its only worth 600 yuan per gram of musk. In total, its only worth a little over 20 thousand yuan, which is kinda low. Its not enough to even afford a pretty young model. Ideally, musk are to be extracted while the animals are alive. However, in most cases, wild animals would not make easy for one to extract their musk, and would rather die than to give it up without a fight. Nevertheless, it was for this exact reason that their musk could fetch prices as high as 600 yuan per gram! Hmm, now that I think about it, treasure hunting doesnt seem that dangerous at all! I suddenly feel motivated to start digging again! Time to repurchase a shovel! Compared to the landmines previously, of course thisll look much safer! Hahaha, brothers, have you forgotten that Luo Feng is situated over a spot where a landslide occurred? Yeah, this means that its better to start hunting right after theres been heavy rainfall! That way, well have a higher chance of encountering landslide areas and dig for buried animals! Hahaha! Yes, we should look out for areas prone for collapse just like the host! Man, youd better hope that there doesnt come a day where the host digs out your corpse! When that happens, not only have you failed to make any money, your family would even need to pay him for retrieving your body! Bro, not cool! Meanwhile, Luo Feng continued digging out the various dots in his vicinity, which all ended up being animal carcasses. Two hours had passed. It was already noon. Roe deer, wild goat, wild boar, black muntjac These were the sort of animals that Luo Feng had found. There were quite a few variety of them, and he had collected around 500 grams of musk from said carcasses. Although it was not a lot of money, the musk was in high demand, and thus, it was worth collecting. Luo Feng took a look around and saw that there was still a dot left. However, before digging there, he decided to take a short water break before continuing. I have to say, though, it seems that the landslide covered quite large area. Otherwise, there wouldnt have been this many carcasses buried here! Gotta admit that the host has quite a knack for choosing digging spots! This is a really great location, and its even chock-full of musk producing animals! The Japanese folks on the partner streams are already dumbfounded. Haha, the Koreans are preaching Luo Feng as a deity! Haha, theyre this excited over such minor finds? I bet they wouldve sh*t themselves if they were present during the landmine stream! Luo Fengs Chinese viewers had already gone through several wild experiences with Luo Feng. However, to these newcomers from the outer net, something as insignificant as uncovering animal carcasses was still a novel experience for them. Although Luo Fengs recent finds were not as visually impactful as gold or any sort of glittering treasure, the musk that Luo Feng had found was undeniably valuable, and even the foreigners knew that. After all, it was not only the Chinese that practiced traditional Chinese medicine, foreigners, especially those that reside in the eastern nations have begun picking it up too. In recent years, there were more foreigners who believed in Chinese medicine more than the actual Chinese citizens themselves! About half an hour later, Luo Feng had rested enough. It was finally time to dig out the last dot of the area. Around 15 minute passed, and Luo Fengs Chaotic Wind Digging Technique was at full force. Viewers could only catch afterimages of Luo Fengs swings due to his speed surpassing the frame rate of the camera. The Chaotic Wind Digging Technique was truly an amazing ability. The Koreans were amazed by the oppas performance. However Damn. Why is this item so deep? This is the last dot of the area, but I still cant reach it?! What the hell is this? I should have already reached the bottom of the collapsed soil by now! Chapter 111 - 111 This Is Scripted, Isnt It? How Can You Dig Up a Fossil? (3) 111 This Is Scripted, Isnt It? How Can You Dig Up a Fossil? (3) Host, youve already reached the bottom of the soil from the landslide, why arent you stopping yet? It doesnt seem like theres anything here anyway! Thats right! Just rejoice in the fact that youve already gotten this many carcasses! What matters most is perseverance! Keep working on it, host! Just switch spots! Switch spots man, theres nothing worth money here! Luo Fengs viewers were voicing their thoughts loud and clear. However, Luo Feng had no intention of giving up on the dot. Suddenly, a clang could be heard. Based on its sound, it did not seem like a corpse, but it was not particularly tough either. [ Ding! You have dug up an animal carcass! ] [ It is worth 3.2 million yuan! ] Holy moly! What the hell? How is it worth more than 3 million? Luo Feng was dumbfounded. Wtf is this? What kind of animal carcass could have such a high value? Even ivory isnt this expensive, right? Luo Fengs thoughts began to wander as he considered all the possibilities. What kind of carcass could it be? Could it perhaps be a human corpse? Maybe its the body of a rich heirs child, if I send it back to their family, perhaps Ill rake in a 3 million yuan reward? Otherwise, even animals as precious as a giant panda would not fetch such a high price. Plus, were deep in the mountains and there was even a landslide recently, no one with a sane mind would possibly come here, right? Its only us treasure hunters who would venture this deep into the mountains. Luo Feng eventually gave up. Regardless of what he thought it was, he would know the real answer once he dug it out. With that in mind, he began to dig. Each and every one of his swings contained great power. It was clear to all the viewers that Luo Feng wanted to unearth the item as soon as possible. He had an uncharacteristic gleam to his eyes, and each swing of his hoe contained a great sense of purpose. It felt like Luo Feng had become a completely different person. About 20 minutes later. The skull of the corpse began to emerge. However, there was no rotten flesh attached to it this time, only white bones. It did not appear to be an animal caught in the landslide. It seemed more likely that the bones had belonged to an animal that had long passed on, perhaps decades ago. It doesnt seem to be human bones! Luo Feng immediately ruled out human bones because the creatures skull was obviously bigger than a human bone, greatly so. This piqued Luo Fengs interest even further, as he could not figure out how it would be worth millions if it was not the corpse of a rich heir. What kind of animals body could fetch millions? Host, what animals bones are these? It seems to have been dead for many, many years, right? Its definitely an animals bones! Of course its an animals bones! It cant very well be made out of plastic, now, could it? As usual, Luo Feng left his viewers to their own devices. Since the animals skull did not provide sufficient information to identify it, Luo Feng was left with one other choice, to continue digging until he could fully uncover the animals body. This time, however, Luo Feng took great care when digging. After all, he was now working on unearthing a 3-million-yuan body. He could no longer afford to be careless. Another 23 minutes passed, and Luo Feng had fully uncovered the creatures full skeleton. He stood up and climbed up to get a better viewing angle of it. It was an animal skeleton with a very long spine. Its ribs were clearly layered, and it was well preserved. It did not seem to have any parts missing. Wow, host, what kind of animal is this? It looks like its quite big! Its like, what, 2 meters? Could it be a dinosaur fossil? Huh, is a dinosaur is only 2 meters tall? Bruh, its not like there arent small dinosaurs too! It looks like a large carnivore. I think it looks like a rhinoceros! A rhinoceros, high up in the mountains Are you for real? Cant be a tiger either. Im certain that South Chinese Tigers are not as big as whatever this is! Could it be black blindman? The heck is a black blindman? An Asian black bear. duh! Hmm, its tailbone seems rather long. It cant possibly be a bear, since their tails are usually quite short. The viewers were scrambling about in an attempt to identify the animal that the bones had belonged to. However, it was proving more difficult that expected. Meanwhile, Luo Feng was paying close attention to the creatures skeletal structure. He studied it closely, and there was a strange glint in his eyes. This thing has sharp claws. It might be a cat-based species But Wait Hold the f*ck up.. Its buried deep into the ground and has two sharp fangs? Luo Feng had overlooked it until this moment. The creatures fangs seemed to be at least 10 centimeters long! ??? ????? What kind of tiger is this? How can its fangs be this sharp? Plus, a tigers teeth are usually only around 6.5 to 7.6 centimeters long. No tigers teeth could exceed 10 centimeters. But these fangs are almost 12 centimeters long. Damn! Could it be a saber-toothed tiger? Wait, is this for real? Did I actually dig up a saber-toothed tigers corpse? No, no, I should consider this a fossil instead. Dear viewers, I can confirm that this is indeed the corpse of a tiger! While what Luo Feng had spoken was indeed the truth, he had only covered half of it. The heck, Im not trying to offend you, but dont you think its rather unprofessional to claim that its a tiger? Yeah! I used to think that the host was some knowledgeable hotshot, but from what his latest statement, it seems that hes just been winging it all along! Bruh, are you trying to fool us? How can a South China Tiger reach this size! The South China Tiger is actually very small. This seems more like a Northeastern Tiger! Theres no possibility that this is a tigers corpse! Many knowledgeable viewers began to attack Luo Feng in an effort to garner attention towards themselves. However, what they had spoken was true. South China Tigers were indeed on the smaller size among tigers. It was for this reason that some had assumed that the skeleton had belonged to a rhinoceros at the beginning. The South China Tiger isnt this big, Luo Feng said with a sly grin on his face. However, what if its a saber-toothed tiger instead? Would its size make sense then? Chapter 112 - 112 The Internet, Stunned! A Tomb Guardians Corpse?! (1) 112 The Internet, Stunned! A Tomb Guardians Corpse?! (1) Holy f*k! Holy sh*t! Could the host be mistaken? A saber-toothed tiger? Can this really f*cking be the carcass of a saber-toothed tiger No a fossil of it? Thats impossible, right? Arent these things from tens of thousands of years ago? Whats the issue with that? Can something from tens of thousands of years ago not be dug out? Well, that seems to not be the case. But I dont really believe it. Why not? Its right there in the stream! I feel like Im in a dream! Man, how hard is it to believe that a treasure-hunting streamer managed to dig out a saber-toothed tigers fossil! Luo Feng chuckled and addressed his viewers, The fossil was buried under such a massive landslide. If this stream is actually scripted, how do you think I caused the landslide to occur? Indeed, had a landslide not occurred, the fossil would not have been exposed to begin with. It was obvious that it was contained within the collapsed portion of the mountain. So, does the host intend on taking this fossil back with him? Yeah, a saber-tooth tigers fossil is extremely rare! Luo Feng casually placed the two tiger fangs into his pockets and replied, Its skeleton is actually quite fractured. It wont be easy putting it back together when I get back. Ill need the help of a professional! For now, Ill leave this fossil here and decide what to do when I get back! Once Luo Feng had finished addressing his viewers, he then made a call to Huang Tianba. However, he had only contacted him to get some men to watch over the saber-toothed tigers fossil. It was a prized treasure worth more than 3 million yuan, after all. He could not just let it be unprotected while he returned to the city. Were it only a couple hundreds of thousands of yuan, Luo Feng would not have hired muscle to watch over it. However, this was a valuable piece of treasure, and back when he had first received the system notification, the thought that it was a dinosaurs fossil had even crossed his mind! But now that the truth was out, he felt that this was an even better scenario. To him, a saber-toothed tigers fossil was much more valuable than a dinosaurs. After all, saber-toothed tigers were well known prehistoric animals, and had Luo Feng dug out a dinosaurs fossil instead, he had to hoped that it was a tyrannosaurus rex or some other famous dinosaur species. Otherwise, the dinosaurs fossil would likely not amount to much. In comparison, saber-toothed tiger fossils were much more expensive than regular dinosaur fossils. In addition, the saber-toothed tiger fossil that Luo Feng had dug out was huge and well-preserved, and it had almost no bones missing. Under such circumstances, it was only natural for it to be worth 3 million yuan. Luo Feng, you actually managed to dig up a saber-toothed tiger fossil! Your luck is insane! I really admire you! Qin Rubing called up Luo Feng, her tone laced with genuine surprise. The rate at which Luo Feng accumulated treasures was as if Luo Feng was the deity of fortune himself. Natural gold? An ancient village? An ancient battlefield? Landmines? And now, a saber-toothed tiger fossil? From what she could tell from the livestream, the saber-toothed tiger fossil was outrageously well preserved. It could easily fetch 3 million yuan! Well, dont admire me. Also, if you intend to make your way over, Id advise against it! Why? Qin Rubing immediately asked. Because there are quite a lot of mosquitoes here. Your usual split qipao is a little inappropriate for the venue. Did you actually think that Ill wear a qipao over? Do you think Id tell you what I think? Silly dog! What the f*ck? ????? ??? Luo Feng was momentarily caught off guard. What the hell is this? She called me a silly dog right to my face. Luo Feng was unable to make a response. Ahem, ahem. If I actually came over, I definitely wouldnt be dressed in a qipao! Are you secretly hoping for mosquitoes to bite my legs?! Ermmm! Luo Feng was a little hesitant to give a reply. Im sorry! Ill making my way over! Wait for me. Qin Rubing also felt that it was wrong to call him a silly dog and she immediately apologized. The call was over. Silly dog? This is the first time a girl has ever scolded me like that! However, since Qin Rubing had already apologized, Luo Feng did not take the insult to heart. Otherwise Luo Feng would purposely put Qin Rubing in a tough spot. After all, he had full discretion over whatever treasure he marketed to the Rare Treasure Pavilion, and if he was feeling p*ssed, he could just wait until Qin Rubing comes begging for his treasures. With that, Luo Feng resumed his treasure hunt. Oppa, Luo Feng oppa, youre amazing! You dug out a saber-toothed tiger? Luo Feng-kun! Luo Feng-kun! Why is this Chinese man so goddamn lucky? Now that a saber-toothed tiger has appeared, it cant possibly be scripted, right? It wouldnt make much sense! This Chinese man doesnt seem to be bragging out of thin air. Hes actually capable! Yes, I can attest to his abilities! Many Koreans and Japanese folks were getting pumped at Luo Fengs activities. Their comments occupied at least 1/10th of the total viewers comments. While this might seem like a small number, one must first consider the number of foreigners tuning into the stream. Clearly, whatever Luo Feng had been doing had been so amazing that the foreigners had felt a need to speak up. Otherwise, they wouldnt have taken up 1/10th of the total number of comments. What are these people posting? Im not sure! I dont understand! Theyve already sent a 6661! How can you all still not understand? Its clearly the global shorthand for expressing surprise by the hosts abilities! Hahaha, theyre shocked over something this minor? They truly know nothing about the world, do they? Hahaha, they mightve lost their sh*t if they saw the chest full of silver and gold bars yesterday! Im from a small place and havent seen the world. Please forgive me! Hahaha, thats right! Of course. It wasnt just the Korean and Japanese netizens that were shocked. At this moment, Luo Fengs name had appeared on Weibos trending topics and had suddenly rushed to the third place. [ Treasure-hunting streamer Old Luo has discovered a perfectly preserved saber-toothed tigers fossil! ] Is this what a f*cking saber-toothed tiger is? Why does it look like a big dog? Your big dog is more than two meters tall? Hahaha! Im sorry, if you count my Huskys tail, its really more than two meters long! It doesnt even have its iconic fangs, how can it be called a saber-toothed tiger? Chapter 113 - 113 The Internet, Stunned! A Tomb Guardians Corpse?! (2) 113 The Internet, Stunned! A Tomb Guardians Corpse?! (2) Old Luo must have stashed away its iconic fangs! Its said that the most valuable part of a saber-toothed tiger is its fangs! My knowledge has increased once again! It turns out that a saber-toothed tiger is no different from any other creature! Theres nothing special about its bones! You do know that all bones are made of the same substance, right? Even yours! The topic was discussed rather animatedly within Weibo. While it had only been in third place moments ago, it had now shot up all the way to the top spot. After all, among the prehistoric animals, the saber-toothed tigers were something akin to a celebrity among them. Its name alone was already very impressive, and because of this, it was one of the more popular prehistoric animals. Of course, it was not just the people on Weibo who were excitedly talking about Luo Feng. At this moment, all the major museums and animal associations within the nation that had caught wind of the incident also began to discuss it. Is it actually a saber-toothed tigers fossil? Our museum must absolutely get our hands on it! It looks like the real deal! It doesnt look like its made of plastic or fake bones! He obtained it from a part of a mountain that collapsed. This cant possibly be a scripted scenario, right? We have to contact this streamer! How do we contact them? Are they even easy to talk to? Theres nothing we can do if he doesnt want to sell it to us! Its fine, lets just treat him politely, alright? Many of the staff at the animal fossil museum had never dealt with any live streamers before, and thus, they were unfamiliar about the standard protocol to take when interacting with them. When it came to dealing with authorities, people of great wealth, or even their fellow peers, they had a multitude of experiences to draw from, but a internet celebrity was a first for them. They were worried that they might get on the wrong foot. Hello, Little Luo. Do you still remember me? Im Fang Guojun from the Jiangnan Painting and Calligraphy Association! Mr. Fang? Yep, it is I. So, theres something Id like to ask your help with. I have a friend who works in the Jiangnan Museum of Paleontology, and he wishes to purchase your saber-toothed tiger fossil! Theyve already inspected its condition from your stream and claims that is preserved well enough to be featured in a cultural relic exhibition within the museum! Huh, I see Its not an impossible arrangement But Luo Feng did not continue any further. Naturally, he wanted to know how much the museum was offering. However, in the next moment. Luo Feng, who was making the call while under a huge tree, spotted a beautiful woman with a curvaceous body approaching towards him with a grumpy expression. She had the same expression as a wife whose husband had cheated on her. This person was none other than Qin Rubing. Oh sh*t! Upon spotting Qin Rubings tight mountaineering outfit, Luo Fengs attention was immediately drawn towards her long legs. It was an amazing sight. Unlike the split cheongsam, the mountaineering outfit accentuated her figure even more. It had stuck closer her body, which gave a better view of her lovely figure. It was perfect. Huh? Is something the matter, Little Luo? Whyd you suddenly cut off at but Fang Guojun had sensed the shift in Luo Fengs attention. Its nothing, lets talk about it at a later time! Luo Feng did not acquiesce to the old presidents request. However, this was not because he was trying to protect Qin Rubings feelings. As always, he prioritized whichever party offered him the highest amount of money. If the auction house was capable of selling it at a high price, he would sell it there without a second thought. On the other hand, the fossil museum had yet to even make an offer, so he did not pay them much heed. Museums usually low ball their clients, anyway, Luo Feng thought to himself. Luo Feng~ Ah? Im here, whats up? Luo Feng responded. Qin Rubing had a pitifully helpless look on her face. Can you stop seducing me? Youve probably sensed that I have something good, havent you? And you dont want to give up on it, do you? How much are you willing to offer for it, though? Unless youre willing to pay me a good price, negotiations will not proceed smoothly today, Miss Qin. It seems that there are a number of parties who are interested in this fossil. Despite being only worth 3 million yuan, it seems rather popular among you folks. This is evidenced by its current ranking on Weibos trending search. Truthfully speaking, animal fossils were actually a niche collectible that were rarely worth much. However, in the case of the saber-toothed tiger, it was a commonly recognized fossil, and it was due to this popularity that caused its prices to skyrocket beyond its peers. You wont sell the saber-toothed tiger fossil to anyone else, right? Qin Rubing said in a sweet voice. Mentally, however, she was groaning at how cringeworthy and disgusting she sounded to herself. She wanted to vomit. Ahem, ahem. Thatll depend on your performance! Eh? Depends on my performance? What do you mean? Well, Im not asking for much. All Im asking is that you talk properly and not whatever you did earlier, otherwise Hurff blarghh Luo Feng made a vomiting expression near the end the end there. Go to hell! Qin Rubing rolled her eyes as she chided him. Now, this was the real Qin Rubing. Her fiery temper was her trademark personality, and yet, she had attempted to embrace her womanly charms to seduce him. It felt completely out of place. Fine then, Im done goofing off with you. In any case, if I were to auction this saber-toothed tiger fossil in your auction house, how much would it fetch? As a professional, I have a feeling that you already have a ballpark figure in mind? Luo Feng wiped off his mischievous smile and asked seriously. I feel that many Western tycoons will come to purchase it. Due to this, its price would go up a lot. Im guessing itll go for 5 million? Well in any case, if this price is not to your liking, name me your price and Ill cover the rest for you! What Qin Rubing wanted was to take advantage of the saber-toothed tiger fossils popularity. As mentioned earlier, rich clients tend to splurge a bit on other items when they attend auction, and Qin Rubing was trying to make use of this lavish spending behavior of theirs. By having the saber-toothed tiger fossil in her auction, all other items would receive a boost in sales as well. Youll cover the rest, you say? Luo Feng gave Qin Rubings offer some thought and eventually nodded. Soon after. Luo Feng received a bunch of calls from various museums and animal associations. However, each and every one of their offers were extremely low, criminally so. One of them even had the audacity to offer a million. Why would he ever consider such a low offer? It was really infuriating. Anyway, Luo Feng was already expecting the dog-water offers from these museums and associations, so he had only taken them in stride. See that? Ive rejected all these requests to purchase the fossil! Chapter 114 - 114 The Internet, Stunned! A Tomb Guardians Corpse?! (3) 114 The Internet, Stunned! A Tomb Guardians Corpse?! (3) After answering the fifth consecutive call, Luo Feng helplessly waved the phone in his hand. Alright, alright. Thanks for rejecting them for me, Ill treat you to a meal another day! Qin Rubing said and stuck out her tongue playfully. The woman had only one personality: when she was happy, she acted cute and spoiled. But when she got angry, she would throw a fit. Luo Feng said, The meal is the bare minimum youd have to do to repay me. I turned down an official museum for your sake, you know? The other offers came from private organizations so they dont matter as much. Theres nothing to worry about. Ever since the government passed the law that allows whoever that digs up unowned relics to keep them, nobody will hold a grudge against you even if you dont sell the fossil to them. Qin Rubing comforted. I see! Though, the main reason that I rejected them is because of their lowball offers. The moment Luo Feng finished speaking, he sensed an icy cold gaze glaring down at him. Huh!? So what youre saying is that once somebody offers you the right price, youre going to betray me!? Nah, I wont! After all, you promised to cover the difference with my expected price, so I wont sell it to anyone else! Being the money-minded person he was, Luo Feng would yield to whichever party that was willing to offer him more money. He cared not for loyalty or any other useless sentiments. Can you guys stop flirting? Are we going to continue digging for treasures or not? Unable to stand the situation any longer, Zhang Shunyong walked over and urged Luo Feng to resume his work. Zhang Shunyong could remember a time where he had the hots for Qin Rubing. However, after observing her interactions with Luo Feng for some time He gave up. He realized that the woman was not an easy target to pursue. Ha! Alright, time to get back to work! Luo Feng shot Qin Rubing a helpless glance before directing his gaze at the long legs tightly wrapped in the mountaineering suit. Oh my God. I cant take it anymore. They look straight out of an anime! Just imagining my face tucked between them Ahhhh. F*cking pervert! Qin Rubing instantly noticed Luo Fengs gaze and silently cursed at him. However, her anger soon morphed into a silent celebration as she mentally smiled. It was the dream of every woman to be able catch the eyes of men. Damn it, Ji Shunjin still has the nerve to call? Luo Feng had just left his resting spot under the tree when he suddenly received a call. Upon noticing the caller ID, however, he instantly lost all motivation to pick it up. You attempted to take advantage of me previously, so dont even think about doing business with me any more. However Ji Shunjin called Luo Feng up a few more times right after. Hello, Boss Ji, what do you want? Little Luo, we of Natural Home, are willing to pay 5 million for the saber-toothed tigers fossil. How about it? Would you consider our offer? Im sorry, but Ive already made a deal with someone else! Ah? I see, what a pity, then! What a clown! Qin Rubing has already made a promise to me, that should the fossil sell for below 5 million in her auction, shes willing to cover up the difference in price. With such a great offer on the table, why would I even bother to transact with a conniving scumbag like you!? Now look at what youve done! You offended Luo Feng all for the sake of making some small profits! Now what? No matter how high a price we offer Luo Feng, I doubt hell ever do business with us again! There were many bosses within Natural Home. Ji Shunjin was merely a member who was in charge of management. There were many more powerful backers behind the organization, and it was someone from this group of powerful individuals that was berating him. Brother Sun, listen to me. Ive recently found a streamer whos also good at treasure hunting! The items that he digs up arent bad either! Lets build a good relationship with him! When the time comes, well just auction off whatever good stuff he manages to find! Do you have a screw loose or something? The items he digs up are all plastic replicas, and all of his streams are scripted! Tell me, are you saying that we should auction some plastic knock-off in our store?! Once his rant was over, Brother Sun flicked his sleeves and left the headquarters of Natural Home. . Host, did you get a good rest? Are you going to start digging again? That saber-toothed tiger fossil should be a hot commodity. How did things go? Did you manage to secure a good deal? I think the fossil should be worth around a million? Methinks its worth 2 million. Moments after Luo Feng had restarted his stream, he was immediately bombarded with questions from his viewers. In order to put a rest to the spam, he addressed them, I got an offer for 5 million! So, zip it for now! ??? Holy sh*t! 5 million? The host is exaggerating, right? Its just a rare collectible, it shouldnt go for that high! Only a T-rex should be worth that much! Ill leave you all to decide whether to believe my words or not. But let me just say that this was the price offered by a certain long-legged woman. Go and confirm the offer with her if you want. Luo Feng said while directing his attention towards a certain someone. His benefactor that he had referred to was a nickname that his viewers had given to Qin Rubing. A mere instant after speaking those words, Luo Feng felt a frigid chill creeping up his back, as if he had daggers pointed at him. He turned around. Qin Rubing was glaring at him like a tigress. She seemed to be sending him a message. Long-legged woman, you say? F*ck you! Dont you have a better nickname!? Ahem, ahem. Sorry brothers, I seem to have spotted a wild tiger in the area. Im going to be flee for now! Luo Feng hurriedly hoisted up his Swallowtail and spurred away. Nevertheless, he was finally done with all the dots in the latest scanned area. As such, he simply wandered and dug mindlessly for the rest of the day, making sure to stop and look around as if he was searching for something while doing so. After acting for what was considered to be a sufficient amount of time, Luo Feng called it quits. He left the area in which he had previously scanned and headed elsewhere. He soon reached a rare open area within the mountains. There was no greenery present at the site, only a barren slope. Scanning system activate! Invisible waves projected across the landscape, and before long, Luo Feng received a system notification. [ Ding! 365 spots found! ] Holy sh*t! More than 300! Another huge cluster!? And From the looks of it, these dots seemed to be within a range of 500 meters of each other! Even the steel factorys dots werent as dense as this! Luo Fengs curiosity was instantly piqued. Long-legged Woman, what happened to your hand? Right as Luo Feng was about to start digging, he noticed Qin Rubings silhouette approaching him, and she was rubbing her hands as she made her way over. Could she have gotten scratches from some thorny flora? There are so many mosquitoes here, look! Qin Rubing stretched out her slender hand as she spoke, displaying the mosquito bites that had marred her previously flawless skin. Luo Feng could not help but think that her hand was gorgeous. Chapter 115 - 115 The Internet, Stunned! A Tomb Guardians Corpse?! (4) 115 The Internet, Stunned! A Tomb Guardians Corpse?! (4) If only if I could get those hands wrapped over something else (#`O) Id definitely be sent to Cloud Nine. Hahaha! I have something on me that might help you. Im going to apply it on your skin, and that should prevent any mosquitoes from coming near you! Luo Feng brought out a bottle-like item from his pocket. He then handed it over to Qin Rubing. Although no one could see the systems items when they first spawned, when required, Luo Feng could make it so that they are treated as any other item. Similarly, Luo Feng could also store the systems items within the systems inventory and make it so that they will never see the light of day again. What brand is this repellent from? Why arent there any labels? Qin Rubing was not trying to be apprehensive, but the bottles overall appearance seemed highly suspicious. Its from the system, of course! Naturally, Luo Feng did not voice those words out loud. He only mentally stated them. Its more or less something that I made myself. Its effects are pretty good, if I do say so myself. Alright, Im sure youll be able to take it from here, cause Im going to return to digging! Once he was done tending to Qin Rubing, Luo Feng headed to one of the spots with the dot and began working. His hoe moved in a blur, and before long, a 1-meter deep pit had formed under Luo Feng. [ Ding! You have dug up a leather wallet worth 2,500 yuan! ] Eh? Luo Feng was dumbfounded by what he had just heard. Did I end up in a garbage dump? But there should be practically zero human activity in this area Before Luo Feng had begun digging at his latest site, he had first deduced a few possible reasons for the dense cluster of dots at the area. The first possibility was that they were some sort of plant life that lived in clusters, perhaps some form of precious wild fungi. However, if said dots were located extremely deep, said fungi possibility would be ruled out in favor of some sort of treasure or historical relics buried by someone. Contrary to his expectations, however, he had dug up a wallet instead. This left Luo Feng rather puzzled. It did not line up with any of his predictions. I say, host, what the hell is this? How on earth did you manage to dig up a wallet in such a remote location? Awesome! I hope it doesnt belong to a dead person, though! Haha, its really unlucky to find a wallet this deep in the mountains! In truth, many of the viewers were starting to feel goosebumps when they saw the scene. In contrast to his fearful viewers, however, Luo Feng was completely unfazed. He tossed the wallet to An Peng and continued digging as if everything was normal. Soon, a clang could be heard. After digging for a few minutes, Luo Feng had struck something hard. However, there was no system notification that accompanied the discovery. This meant that it was not a precious item. Damn this place. It cant possibly be a garbage dump, right? The more Luo Feng dug at the site, the less confident he was in obtaining anything good from the site. I really dont want any broken clothes, TV, or washing machines Huh? A shovel? Luo Feng dug around the object to reveal its true appearance, and was surprised to find that it was a shovel. His heart began to race as he considered his viewers words. The blade of the shovel was not flat, but rather semi-cylindrical, resembling a tile-shaped object commonly used as a weapon in the 70s and 80s. As Luo Feng studied the shovel, gears began to click in his mind. He recognized the shovel, it was a Luoyang shovel! It was a type of shovel that was specially designed such that it could extend deeper into the soil for the purpose of soil analysis! Host, you found a shovel? Huh, its a Luoyang shovel too! Oh wow, it really is a Luoyang shovel! Whats the situation? How did you manage to dig up something like that? Holy f*ck! Holy f*ck! The host is rich, rich I tell you! I suspect that theres an ancient tomb situated right below him! This shovel is likely something a previous treasure hunter left behind! Of course. In this world, unowned land that contained ancient tomb and treasures belonged to whoever discovered it first. As such, the concept of tomb raiders did not exist. However, just 20 years ago, before the finders keepers law was passed, such professions had indeed existed. Nowadays though, these people were considered as trespassers instead. There were essentially modern tomb raiders who had located a good spot but had excavated the area without applying for a permit. However, such a situation was very rare. If they were indeed confident in their research, they would not risk brushing against the law by applying for a permit, or perhaps even contracting the entire site for themselves. Get rich my *ss, this is a place that has already been searched by treasure hunters. How can the host get rich? I agree! Will the host be eating the scraps instead? Luo Feng inspected the shovel closely. It seemed rather modern. Did you guys forget that I also found a wallet earlier? The wallet? Whats up with the wallet? Wait, a Luoyang shovel AND a wallet? F*ck! Please tell me there arent any corpses down there! Could they both belong to the same treasure hunting team? Could an internal conflict have occurred and they started fighting? This is a very possible scenario! Many treasure-hunting teams have internal strife! That might be the case, otherwise, I dont see why someone would leave their wallet behind, Luo Feng commented. After tossing the shovel aside, Luo Feng continued to dig. This host is so brave! Youre aware that there might be corpses down there, and yet, you continue to dig? Oppa! How I wish that there were more oppas like you here in Seoul! What are you screaming for? Just go and check out his landmine dismantling stream a few days ago! This is nothing compared to that! Man, these Koreans really need to broaden their worldview! Although I cant say that I like the Koreans, their girls are really a treat for sore eyes! Theyre my favorite, especially those that belong to idol groups! Haha, their corporations really have an eye for talent if you know what I mean? To Luo Feng, it seemed that the integration of his local viewer base and his neighboring countries viewer base was coming along nicely. Furthermore, it seemed that the foreign viewers were enjoying his content as well. Within the span of a single day, Luo Feng had discovered a huge pile of animal carcasses and a saber-toothed tigers fossil. Now, he had even found traces of treasure hunters or a tomb raiders. How could his foreign viewers not be entertained by this? Clang. Luo Feng, who was digging, suddenly hit something hard. Fortunately, it was not a big item, meaning that he could easily unearth it. Upon digging it up for inspection, Luo Feng noticed that it was a pendant in the shape of a tigers tooth. What is this? Having finished applying the anti-insect spray, Qin Rubing began looking around. However, the moment she spotted the item in Luo Fengs hands, her eyes almost popped out. Luo Feng, theres the word Touch Gold on it, and the font is an official script from the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty? Touch gold? Tiger tooth? Could it be a talisman that belonged to the tomb guardian corps established by Cao Cao? Damn! !!! !!!! In an instant. The viewers imaginations ran wild. Could a tomb guardian have perished down there? Could the Luoyang shovel and wallet have belonged to the descendants of Cao Caos tomb guardian members? Did a fight break out? Could there be a corpse of a tomb guardian down there? Chapter 116 - 116 1 Billion! 1 Billion! This is Freaking Amazing! (1) 116 1 Billion! 1 Billion! This is Freaking Amazing! (1) Damn, a tomb guardians talisman? Could there have been a mistake? What the f*ck? Thats impossible, right? Isnt that something that only appears in TV series? Its fictional, right? You guys are all so f*cking uneducated. A tomb guardian is an official position that exists in history, not something that is made up in novels. In order to secure military funds, Cao Cao formed a group of men to venture into tombs and to obtain riches from these tombs! Of course, while the tomb guardian position does indeed exist, stories about tomb guardians passing on their duties to their descendants are a work of fiction! There might be a tomb guardians corpse down there, host! Hurry up and see dig it up! Who knows, you might even be Hu Bayi1s! Hahaha! Thatd be f*cking great! If Hu Bayi was still alive, he probably wouldnt even have the strength left to carry a Luoyang shovel around! Indeed. Based on what his fictional year of birth was, hed be 72 years old by now! How on earth would he still have the strength to hold and carry around a Luoyang shovel?! Host, listen to me. There must be a lot of corpses down there. Theres probably nothing worth paying attention to. Instead, Id suggest that you switch to a different spot and look for the ancient tomb that these tomb guardians were looking for! Yes, maybe you can pick up whatever scraps they left behind! Hmm, have any of you considered the possibility that this is a tomb for tomb guardians? Perhaps the talisman that Old Luo found was one of Hu Bayis burial objects! Hahaha! Youre funny dude! With your imagination, it would be a waste if you dont write a novel! Host, since youve located a seemingly massive tomb, dont you think its time to host a lottery for us?! Luo Feng smirked at the message. Sure, I can hold a lottery for yall, but thatll come after Im done excavating this site! Once Im done here, I promise that Ill host a lottery for you guys! F*ck! We need to wait until youre done excavating this place? If its an ancient tomb, youll have to spend at least a month to excavate it, right? Host, youre just trying to fool us! Youve already found such a large tomb, why are you being so stingy? Yeah, how can a place that was visited by treasure hunters or grave robbers be a small tomb? Youre meeting up with young models on a daily basis! Why cant you let us a have a chance at a lottery! Ill unsub you! . Luo Feng was speechless. Despite having his hands full dealing with treasure-hunting, his viewers were pestering him to host a lottery for them. They were a real tough crowd to please. Hmm, how about I handle the lottery for you? You can teach me how you want the lottery to be conducted while you dig. Qin Rubing walked over and flashed Luo Feng a bright smile. After all, Luo Feng had seemingly stumbled upon a massive ancient tomb. How could she not be happy? Even the findings from the steel factory alone had already managed to convince several wealthy families throughout the country to participate in her auction. If she were to add this ancient tombs antiques to the mix Qin Rubing felt that it would be the grandest auction in her career! Alright then! Ill leave it to you then! Luo Feng smiled and nodded in agreement. It turned out that Luo Feng had worked better with Qin Rubing than expected. As he continued to dig for treasure, Qin Rubing had also listened attentively to whatever instructions Luo Feng had given to her in regards to hosting the lottery. [ Ding! You have dug up a copper coin, a Yongle Tongbao, a Ming dynasty coin worth 988 Yuan! ] Luo Feng squatted down and picked up the black copper coin. Why are there copper coins here? What the f*ck? Didnt someone claim that Old Luo would only find corpses here?! Wheres my Hu Bayi? When will the host dig him out? Luo Fengs viewers were left feeling confused by the puzzle coin he had found. Luofeng cleaned the mud off the coin and said, This is from the Yongle period! So I can be sure that there might really be an ancient tomb underneath because treasure hunters wouldnt bring copper coins with them. So either they dropped it or it was brought out of the tomb. Host, how much is this copper coin worth? Luofeng smiled and said, Its only worth a few hundred yuan. Yongle Tongbao is actually considered to be one of the more valuable copper coins! Had this been a Daoguang Tongbao or a Kangxi Tongbao instead, it will be worthless, and no one will want it even if you are willing to sell it for a few yuan per coin. But this one is well-preserved, and its worth at most 998 yuan! If this copper coin was brought out of the tomb, then we can determine that the tomb dates back to before the Ming Dynasty! Or it could be a Qing Dynasty tomb with Ming Dynasty coins inside, but we cant be sure. Luo Feng had explained the coin in a rather convoluted manner. Since many of Luo Fengs viewers were noobs, Luo Feng had left the clarifications for Qin Rubing to handle. All Luo Feng had to do was to continue digging. Clang. [ Ding! You have found a corpse! ] Oh sh*t! Luo Fengs hand that was holding the swallowtail hoe trembled slightly. Is Hu Bayi really going to appear? Have I actually stumbled upon the corpse of tomb raiders? However, after digging up the wallet, the Luoyang shovel, and the golden talisman, such a find was actually within his expectations, and as such, he was considered to be acting rather calmly, all things considered. F*ck! Is that a corpse? Has Old Luo really found the bodies of tomb raiders? They might be from a treasure-hunting team. Dont make it sound so bad. Luo Feng attempted to connect the dots between his recent findings, however, he realized that it was a futile effort due to a lack of clues at the moment. He decided that he would get to the truth once he unearthed more items. As he dug deeper, the shape of the corpse became more apparent. It had belonged to a sports shoes and jeans-wearing human that was starting to rot Look, thats a human leg! Oh my God, it really is a corpse! I told you there would be corpses! You guys didnt believe me! Hes a modern person. The fact that hes wearing jeans and sport shoes proves this! Actually, those jeans have been around for many years. They might not be from the same era as us. Thats right, even Hu Bayi wore jeans! Jeans were invented in 1849, right? Hahaha, the host finally got what he wanted. He dug up a real corpse! Chapter 117 - 117 1 Billion! 1 Billion! This is Freaking Amazing! (2) 117 1 Billion! 1 Billion! This is Freaking Amazing! (2) Digging out a corpse deep within the mountains? This is starting to sound more like a horror stream than a treasure-hunting one! I really dont dare to look! Whats with the Long-legged Womans expression? How is she so calm? Even as a man, Im starting to get scared! My wife is the proprietress of an antique shop, why would she lose her nerves over a dead body? Yeah, those who frequently inspect archaeological relics are more or less desensitized to corpses! Now that a corpse had been discovered, Luo Fengs viewers were experiencing yet another rush of excitement. Many of the Korean women, on the other hand, had instantly turned off the stream out of fear. By comparison, the Chinese women were a tad bolder than their Korean counterparts. Am I a genius or what? I managed to dodge a bullet by not partaking the expedition this time around! At this time, Li Shishi, who located within the safety of her home, secretly celebrated the discovery. In truth, it was not that Li Shishi had chosen not to join Luo Fengs latest adventure. Rather, it was her parents stubborn insistence on having her return home. Her parents had been worried sick about her when they learned about the landmines. Powerless against their demands, Li Shishi had no choice but to turn back. The mountain forest exploration was not even that dangerous this time around, which served only to make her more frustrated at her parents whims. Still though How is Qin Rubing this bold? How can she remain calm despite the corpse being right in front of her? Plus, she even went as far as to tease my husband earlier She has really crossed the line this time. Luo Feng is mine! I will definitely have a child with Luo Feng in the future. Around 15 minutes later, Luo Feng was almost done with unearthing the entire body. The corpse was about 1.7 meters tall, and his entire body was rotting. He was not much different from a skeleton, the only difference being the patches of decaying skin hanging off him. Luo Feng squatted down, and held up a branch to lift up the corpses clothes F*ck! Eww! Demons begone! Demons begone! I hereby banish thee, malevolent spirits! Host, please dont lift up his clothes! Im afraid Ill have nightmares from this! Man, the hosts courage is really something else! Old Luo, why do you insist on inspecting the corpses body? Luo Fengs viewers threw a huge fuss when Luo Feng attempted to lift its clothes. Many had even moved their phone screens away from their faces. They dared not see what was in store for them. Should a horrifying sight appear before their eyes, they would likely lose their appetite and be scarred for life. By the looks of it, this person died less than half a year ago. Luo Feng commented in a matter-of-fact manner. Impressive, host! How could you tell? Are you a forensic doctor by trade? Old Luo, no, Boss Luo! Tell me, is there anything you dont know? Luo Feng proceeded to point at the corpses shoulder with the twig he found earlier and stated, Generally, in a location with soil content as rich as where Im currently standing on, a body will completely rot within 3 months, leaving behind nothing but white bones. But look at the corpse here, not only does it still have flesh on its bones, most of it has only partially rotted. It must have been less than 3 months since this guy passed away! Awesome, this host is freaking awesome! But it seems like the pendant hanging from its neck and the ring on its finger are worth something? Luo Feng had already noticed the ornaments a while back, and despite many of his viewers urging him to take the accessories for himself, Luo Feng did no such thing. He was a man who was solely focused on ancient relics. Items from modern people did not pique his interest at all. He had only two priorities, the first is if they were very valuable. The second, is if they were very valuable. Also, there was also a a small, very tiny fear that taking the belongings of a recently dead man would cause bad luck to himself. Time to get back to work! This damn corpse has wasted too much of my time! Luo Feng exclaimed as he headed to a different spot. Yeah, its ridiculous! Now this is what I call a professional treasure hunter! Even if he encounters a corpse, so what? Nothing will stop him from sniffing out treasures! Even a landmine wasnt able to stop our host, let a lone a corpse! Hahaha! Host, are you sure you dont want to call the police? I think you should at least inform them so they can investigate the cause of death! Report my ass! Are you sure you dont want his gold pendant? Luo Feng paid no heed to his viewers messages and resumed digging. There was no reason to call the police after all. Being so far removed from society, by the time they arrived, night would have already descended. [ Ding! You have dug up a coin. ] [ Xuande Tongbao ] [ Worth 988 yuan ] Another copper coin. Luo Feng casually picked it up and continued digging. Crack! From the sound that rang out, it feels as if Ive broken something? He looked down and saw that he had broken a piece of porcelain. Although there was a layer of soil covering the porcelain, one could still clearly recognized the signature blue white flowery patterns of porcelainware. However, just because it had the signature blue-white flowery pattern meant that it was a high quality porcelainware. The fact that it was not indicated by a dot meant that it was worth less than 10 thousand yuan. Isnt this porcelain? Why does the host seem to not value it greatly? Yeah, whats the situation? I dont understand! This is indeed blue and white porcelain, but not that type that youre thinking of! Luo Feng stated. I dont understand! Me too! +1 Luo Feng looked at the soil beneath him. With the amount of items he had already dug out, he was now certain that he was standing on an ancient tomb. Back in the past, copper coins and porcelain were usually buried together with wealthy people. This meant that the owner of the tomb was extremely rich back when he was alive. Commoners might not even have a burial site back then, much less any valuable items. However, the issue that now plagued Luo Fengs mind was, how did all these copper coins and porcelain pieces appear on the surface of the soil? After all, Luo Feng had not dug particularly deep. A normal burial should be at least 3 to 5 meters deep, right? Heck, some ancient tombs even had walls that were 3 to 5 meters thick! Could the tomb raiders have dropped the porcelain pieces and coins somehow? Unable to put these questions to rest, Luo Feng put a halt to his digging and moved to a high vantage point that gave a good view of the terrain. Chapter 118 - 118 1 Billion! 1 Billion! This is Freaking Amazing! (3) 118 1 Billion! 1 Billion! This is Freaking Amazing! (3) After watching for a while, Luo Feng received an epiphany. Whats the host doing? Why is he up so high? Is he pretending to be a mountain-gazing monkey? Or perhaps hes pretending to be the lookout of tomb raiders? Haha, the host is someone who spends a million yuan like its nothing and out in the open. What is he so afraid of? The heck are you doing, host? Stop messing around! Luo Feng returned to his original spot with a wide grin on his face. I now have a rough idea of how this corpse came to be! This tomb raider got caught in the same landslide as the animal carcasses we saw earlier. So, what this means is that, whats lying underneath here is indeed an ancient tomb! Damn! These grave robbers were really unlucky! To think that they would be caught by a landslide not long after locating the treasure! Oh! That makes a ton of sense then! Luo Feng picked up his Swallowtail Hoe and grinned, Actually, I cant say with 100% certainty on whether my observation is true or not, but all I need to do is to continue digging! Immediately after. Reinvigorated by the knowledge that there was likely a large tomb lying below him, Luo Feng was able to infuse more strength into each of his strikes. Although I think there are some loopholes in the streamers statement, it somewhat makes sense! Are you an analyst, host? I think that the loot was unevenly distributed. Perhaps the porcelainware we saw earlier was from someone throwing it in anger from receiving a meager share of the loot! Hahaha! Are you a comedian or something? All this over a few copper coins? [ Ding, you have found a copper coin. ] [ Ding, you have found a copper coin. ] [ Ding, you have found a copper coin. ] Wtf! Ive been getting copper coins non-stop! Theres also some broken porcelain pieces! Luo Feng was at a loss for words. It was almost 6 in the evening, and he had found nothing else aside from the broken porcelainwares, copper coins, and of course, the corpse. In another half an hour, the sky would turn dark. Speaking of which, if the porcelain pieces were to be combined, they would be half a meter tall. Fortunately, Luo Fengs never-ending streams of copper coins and porcelainware had provided enough entertainment to retain the viewers. Even though nothing major had been discovered, many still watched with great interest. After all, the ancient tomb was right underneath Luo Feng. Everyone wanted to witness its discovery. Many employees who worked in major museums and antique shops had gotten off work early. They were watching Luo Fengs livestream to see what kind of treasure he would dig up. Damn, hes already dug this deep and still, nothing? This is nowhere near deep enough! Ancient tombs are usually buried very deep! After all, if the ancient tomb is too shallow, it would be easy pickings for grave robbers! All Id like to say is that youd better not be disappointed when theres nothing down there! Hahaha! You sound really sour! Thump. Suddenly Luo Feng had received feedback from his hoe. It felt like a soft item. Soon, he had dug out the object. It was a work bag that was meant to be slung over the shoulder. There were also candles, electric drills, and various other grave robbing tools within the bag. Well, that is, if the owner of the items had not applied for a permit to forage in the mountain. Hah! This is mud! Im probably near the end! Luo Feng scooped up a handful of soil in his hand and inspected it. Has the host found the tomb? I dont see any bricks though! What kind of soil is this? This is the soil before the landslide, Luo Feng answered his viewers queries. This seems to be a very deep site. Its probably concave in shape! Well, Ill have to pause the stream here. Brother An, Zhang Shunyong, wanna go and grab some food? Luo Feng was impressed. Neither of his two tag-alongs were looking tired. In fact, he felt that they were even more energetic than him. Screw you, host! F*ck dinner, go back to work! Youve already rested for more than 5 minutes! Its 6 minutes now! Even my houses donkey isnt this lazy! Hurry up, its been 8 minutes. Hurry up! Speaking of being anxious. Luo Fengs viewers were probably even more anxious than Luo Feng himself. After all, Luo Feng had nothing to fear. He had the foraging rights to the area, and he had Huang Tianba and his men watching over the mountain. Plus, he was now an expert in fighting, and he had friends in high places who could shield him in the law. In any case, he had the ancient tomb dead to rights! Moreover, because of the large ancient tomb waiting for him, Luo Feng had decided to work overtime this time. It was something that only happened once in a blue moon. After grabbing his headlamp helmet and putting it on, he then resumed his work. Luo Feng surveyed the area once more. The dots were scattered about like stars in the night sky, but right at the center of the area was a spot with a particularly dense cluster of dots. They were all high-level dots of red, orange, yellow, and green colors. Luo Feng suspected that the cluster likely indicated the position of the tombs main chamber. Through the dots, Luo Feng estimated that the size of the ancient tomb was about 300 meters in length and width. Judging from the copper coins and porcelain pieces that the grave robbers had brought out, there must have been an entrance that they opened up somewhere. Once they found the entrance, they would no longer need to continue digging. Of course, Luo Feng had a feeling that the porcelainwares and copper coins were only the items that they had managed to take away when the landslide occurred. Despite carrying only these lightweight items, however, they did not manage to escape. Luo Feng continued digging for about an hour and a half. Then, he heard a clang. Luo Feng felt like he had struck a rock. [ Ding! Congratulations, host! You have found an ancient tomb from the Ming dynasty! ] [ It is worth 1 billion! ] !!! ??? ???? The moment he saw the figure, a silly grin crept onto Luo Fengs face. This. Is. Freaking. Amazing! Ive really done it this time! However, based on the feedback from the swallowtail hoe, Ive probably only reached the exterior of the tomb Chapter 119 - 119 Excitement Across the Internet! Luofeng Discovers an Ancient Tomb! (1) 119 Excitement Across the Internet! Luofeng Discovers an Ancient Tomb! (1) Holy sh*t! He already reached the tomb walls? This Shocking! Luo Feng is now my idol! How on earth did he even manage to find the tomb?! Has he finally made it? Damn! Old Luos abilities really arent for show! Haha, now that he has found an ancient tomb, I wonder who would still dare to claim that his streams are scripted? Hmm? Yeah, what now, haters? Are you going to claim that our host traveled to the past to make this happen? Hmm? Its a pity that the host applied for a permit. He really has foresight! Had he not applied for the permit, this tomb would have become the governments property by now! The registration itself only costs 1 million yuan. With this, the host is guaranteed to make a profit! He has already made a profit a while back, alright? Remember that the fossil is worth 5 million! Man, if there are somehow heaven-defying funerary objects down there, the host would make a killing, literally, this time! I dont think theres anything good inside. Its already been visited by tomb raiders, after all. Youre joking, right? Even if they had already combed through the tomb, the fact that a landslide had happened means that most of the treasures are still buried within! Luo Feng was ecstatic. He had finally located a priceless tomb. There was a whole swathe of riches waiting for him. Brother An, Brother Zhang, theres no need to wait till tomorrow. Lets work harder today and continue digging. I dont think I can sleep until I find the tombs entrance! Agreed! Lets do this! Luo Feng observed his two partners and felt that they were even more excited than he was. Little Qin, why dont you go and rest? Youll be able to see the fruits of our labor by tomorrow morning! Luo Feng suggested to Qin Rubing. However, all he got was a vigorous shaking of her head. No, no, no, Id better keep an eye on you guys. If you end up finding any treasures, Ill need to inform you guys for fear of you breaking them on accident! Alright, alright! So, were all staying up late, huh? Alrighty then! Luo Feng shrugged helplessly. He directed his gaze at Huang Tianba at the foot of the mountain and shouted, Old Huang! I doubt you have enough manpower at the moment! Go and call over all your Shuitang Village villagers! I want you all to guard this ancient tomb properly! Whats this? An ancient tomb? Did you really find an ancient tomb? Huang Tianba was overjoyed. This meant that he was going to make good money again. Huang Tianba had already made around 13 million yuan just by following Luo Fengs commands. Heck, just from the 200 million that Luo Feng had made from the steel factory, Huang Tianba had made 10 million from it! He had shelled out a bit of his employment fees to his villagers, but even then, he had still made a good amount of money. After all, paying his villagers had only cost a couple hundred thousand yuan, but he was making 10 million in profits! Back when he was working for his cousin Su Meiji, it had taken him 7 years just to make 30 million! In comparison, he had barely worked a few months for Luo Feng. Man, if I could get Luo Feng to marry my cousin, Im looking at potentially 10% in future commissions, right? But That b*tch Li Shishi and Qin Rubing seem to be interested in my cousin-in-law too This wont do. This wont do at all, I have to tell my cousin about this Since Luo Feng had already reached the tombs exterior, there was no need to dig any further down. After all, he did not possess the strength to shatter the brick that comprised the walls anyway Instead, his job had shifted to removing the mud covering the surface of the ancient tombs walls. Very quickly. Around one square meter of the brick surface had been cleared. Look, everyone, these are ash sand bricks. Basically, the ancient tombs of the Ming dynasty are constructed using this kind of brick. With everyones intelligence, you should have already figured out that this is an ancient tomb from the Ming dynasty, right? Host, any one with average intelligence would be able to figure this out! Im speechless. Do you think were fools? Luo Feng chuckled. Well, Im not going to waste any more time talking with you guys. Im off to make a fortune! Now that Luo Feng had confirmed the location of the tomb Things were definitely much easier than before. Despite this, he could not act recklessly. He must not use any explosives or break anything. Even though he had a permit, one of the conditions stipulated was that any items that could not be brought away must not be damaged. Otherwise, Luo Feng would have to pay for damages. Meanwhile, news of Luo Feng locating an ancient tomb had reached the top of Weibos trending search once more. Damn, him again?! Is this streamer trying to dominate the trending topics bar? Why is it always him!? Theres no choice, he just cant stop! This time, hes dug up an ancient tomb, and from the looks of it, it seems to be a rather massive one! I really dont understand how he does it. Most professional treasure hunters might not even find anything noteworthy in an entire year! Hehe, this is all due to the hosts great wealth of knowledge! No one can refute the knowledge he dishes out in his livestreams. And if you think about it, if no one out of hundreds of thousands of people can refute him, it means that what he says is right! I agree with that. Im a treasure hunter too, and from what I can confirm, what he speaks is the truth. You stand to gain a lot of professional knowledge by watching his streams. Chapter 120 - 120 Excitement Across the Internet! Luofeng Discovers an Ancient Tomb! (2) 120 Excitement Across the Internet! Luofeng Discovers an Ancient Tomb! (2) What I want to know is, whose tomb is this, and how many valuable treasures are contained within it? Even if we only consider the items he has found thus far, namely, the porcelain pieces as well as the copper coins, he has already made a hefty chunk of change! Luo Fengs antics had already reached the top of Weibos trending page. Meanwhile, the Japanese and Korean folks were a little dumbfounded by Luo Fengs latest discovery. Gradually, on the two of the largest foreign live streaming platforms, Luo Feng had gained 100 thousand or so new fans! While this was indeed a cause for celebration, there was also a downside to his latest discovery being published everywhere. Once word of his achievement broke out, Luo Feng received calls from people of all walks of life. The phone in his pocket was vibrating non-stop. Naturally, Luo Feng had an idea on who these people were. They were either from the cultural relics bureau, museums, or owners of antique stores. Sigh, guess Ill eventually have to deal with then. What a drag though. Its times like these that I wished I had a personal assistant! Luo Feng pouted and placed the Swallowtail Hoe aside. Hahaha! Old Luo, youre just an excavator, what do you need an assistant for? Yeah, do you just want someone to help you carry the hoe around? In my opinion, such a position should be taken up by either Li Shishi or Qin Rubing! Id suggest that you forget about Qin Rubing. Though the girl may look silly and carefree, her family is more powerful than you think! Well, the host should just go with Li Shishi then. Im sure shell coming running should the host call for her! Im all for the Long-legged Woman! Shes even more beautiful than Li Shishi! I find Li Shishi to be more attractive. Not only is she more gentle, shes pretty and easy on the eyes as an assistant! Agreed. Li Shishi would be able to soothe the host more than Qin Rubing would! Guys Werent we discussing about the tomb? How did we get this sidetracked? After wiping his hands clean and struggling slightly to get his phone out, Luo Feng happened to receive a call. Oh? The Jiangnan Cultural Relics Bureau? Zhang Xubao? You guys are coming? Theres no need to be in such a hurry! Huh, youre already on your way? Alright then, be careful! The first call that Luo Feng had accepted since his discovery of the tomb was from Jiangnans Cultural Relics Bureau. Of course. The fact that the word Bureau was part of its name meant that they were government officials. However, their status was not particularly high. Nevertheless, they were still honorable citizens working for the sake of the nation. Luo Feng had a feeling that the folks of the bureau were planning on assisting Luo Feng in the excavation process, and they likely would not be charging him any money. This directly contrasted those from private museums, who would try to siphon off Luo Fengs cash by having hiring them to assist in site excavations. Luo Feng was no idiot. He had his own men who were willing to help him, so why bother spending millions just for these organizations help? Right after Luo Feng had ended the call, the museum folks who had pestered Luo Feng incessantly when he had discovered the submerged ancient village contacted him. I wont be needing your help. I already have the people from Jiangnans Cultural Relics Bureau coming over! I see. Thats a pity, but we still wish to witness the ancient tomb firsthand, is it alright for us to tag along? Sure thing. All I have is the permit to forage this land, but not the rights to it! But let me warn you beforehand, dont touch my treasures without permission! Alright, we got it! Luo Feng outright rejected their attempt for Luo Feng to hire them. Nevertheless, some part of him was impressed at their boldness. Luo Feng had already rejected them once in the past, and yet, they still came right back to him? However, since Luo Feng already had the assistance of the government officials, there was no need to rely on a private organization. When it came to cooperation, his first choice would be to work with those at a position of power. The second choice was to cooperate with whoever he was more comfortable working with. If the second choice had good looks like Qin Rubing, then all the better. Little Luo, I have a friend here who wishes to Luo Feng had received yet another call from the Cultural Relics Bureau. Naturally, Luo Feng was able to more or less predict what their intentions were. He was likely calling to help a friend who wished to buy his antiques. If their intentions were to simply come over and take a look, Luo Feng had no right to stop them. After all, the mountain was not his. Well the, Chief Zhang, let me put it this way. As of this moment, I have yet to excavate anything from the tomb! Dont you think its a bit early to discuss such matters? Also, you really shouldnt be in such a rush to come over. This mountain is located quite a distance away from the county, you know?! Luo Feng stated in exasperation. I see, no worries then! Also, just a word in advance, the prices that my friend can offer are nothing to scoff at, and I hope that youll look forward to it. Thats all for now, until we meet then! Alright, until we meet! Immediately after hanging up, Luo Feng received consecutive calls from owners of antique shops. They were all going on-and-on about having a powerful friend who wishes to buy his wares, and Luo Feng was getting irritated just listening to the repetitiveness of the calls. At this moment In a bar in Jiangnan, many of the second-generation heirs who had been scared silly by the landmine previously had all gathered together to relax. There were also a few long-legged beauties in short skirts cradled within their arms. Damn! Look guys! Old Luo found something good again! Hes trending! Wu Fanyu1 was one of the second-generation heirs, and at this moment, he was staring at the news on the hot search with a dumbfounded look. A twinge of regret was bubbling up from within him. Damn! Is he really on the trending page? Huh! He found an ancient tomb from the Ming dynasty?! Its a massive ancient tomb too! F*ck! F*ck! Old Luo shouldve told us that he wasnt dismantling mines this time! Ahh, I didnt know he was heading to the mountains! Thats right! If I knew that it was safe, I would have gone! Safe? Dont you know that a landslide had occurred at the spot hes currently at? But it has already happened once. What are the chances that itll happen again? Thats right, lightning doesnt strike twice! Chapter 121 - 121 Excitement Across the Internet! Luofeng Discovers an Ancient Tomb! (3) 121 Excitement Across the Internet! Luofeng Discovers an Ancient Tomb! (3) Hahaha, agreed! The heirs who were gathered together were no longer in the mood to drink. The long-legged ladies sitting on their legs had no longer aroused them either. The reason why they had all spent 4 million to purchase the Mercedes-Benz from Luo Feng was so that they could join him in a 7-day long treasure hunt. After all, they were all highly passionate towards treasure-hunting. However, the landmine scare they had experienced had truly scarred them. Their moment of weakness had likely resulted in the greatest regret in their life due to the missing out of the ancient tombs discovery. Old Luo, did you actually manage to find an ancient tomb? Wu Fanyu immediately gave Luo Feng a call. Hahaha, more or less! Little Wu, youve really missed a great opportunity this time! On the other side, Zhang Shunyong was smugly looking towards Luo Feng as he imagined his peers frustrated expressions. Dont laugh! Ill be right there! Ill be there by midnight! !!! Zhang Shunyong was left speechless by his fellow heirs response. He was going to drive through the night? One must know that the distance from Jiangnan City to Daze Mountain was almost 100 kilometers. If he really intended on achieving what he had just stated, it meant that he was going all out. On the other hand, Luo Feng was rather casual about the whole matter. After all, he had already promised to bring them along, and he saw no harm in letting the other heirs join late. However, Luo Feng would claim the big red and orange dots all for himself. Everything else, though, was free for the taking. At this moment, although it was already past 9 pm, Luo Fengs stream was still jam-packed with viewers. His followers had soared to a whopping 4.9 million. He had seemingly gained a million more followers out of nowhere. His rate of growth of the platform was nothing short of a miracle. Even the higher ups of Weibo were starting to notice him. After all, with Luo Feng dominating their trending pages for this long, one would start to think that the platform was set up just for Luo Feng to thrive in. Damn it, hes been on the trending search almost every day for a month. This is crazy! This is the first time Ive ever watched Old Luo digging a grave. What do you thinks gonna happen? Grave digging? But this is an ancient tomb? Dont they mean the same f*cking thing? Isnt an ancient tomb a grave? By that logic, you can also call a tomb a house for the dead too, hahaha! Hmm, I dont see a problem with that. Theyre all things for people to live in, after all! If you have heart disease, I suggest you stop watching it immediately. I think something exciting is about to happen! Dont be afraid. I, Wang Long, am no stranger to danger! Come what may, Ill never cower in fear! Man, at this rate, Old Luo will be able to afford young models until the end of time! Motherf*cker! He could afford 10 models worth 100 thousand yuan daily for an entire month!! A hundred thousand yuan. Those are basically third-tier models, no? If you have that kind of money, why dont you find higher-quality ones instead? Heck, Id rather hire 1 celebrity-level model than the third-rate ones! Quality over quantity, my friend! Damn, we got an experienced veteran here! Another hour passed. It was already 10 at night. Luo Feng had already cleared out more than 9 square meters of dirt under his feet. However, all he had found thus far were still the exterior walls of the tomb. Host, where do you think this part of the tomb is? Isnt this ancient tomb a little too big? Youve already emptied out 9 square meters of space and yet, theres still no entrance or corners in sight? You dumb*ss, this an ancient tomb for Gods sake! Did you think this is a regular grave, of course its much larger than 3 square meters! To have this much copper coins and porcelainware buried within their tomb, whoever its owner is must be an important figure or a wealthy merchant! Dont tell me its the tomb of some emperor? Thats not possible. Tombs of the emperors from the Ming dynasty were located within the capital cities! Yes, it cant possibly be the tomb of an emperor. At that moment, Luo Feng suddenly paused his work. He walked beside the tomb and observed its brick walls for a moment. Ah, I see! This is going to make things much more efficient! Luo Feng laughed out loud, attracting the attention of An Peng, the rest of the crew present, as well as his viewers. Despite the bright light of their headlamp helmets illuminating the walls, to them, the ancient tombs exterior was just a regular brick wall. They could not tell anything special from it. What are you laughing at, host? Whats wrong? What do you mean by much more efficient? Luo Feng chuckled and pointed at one of the bricks with his hoe. These bricks look like they have been chipped off. Look, there are obvious traces of attempts at reassembling the wall here! These bricks must have been damaged by the tomb raiders! Upon hearing Luo Fengs statement, everyones gaze was drawn to wherever Luo Feng was pointing at. And just as Luo Feng had mentioned, there were indeed cracks on the bricks Oh wow, this really does makes things much easier! Is this a shortcut? The host is awesome! Hurry up and move these loose bricks away! Well finally be able to get a glimpse at the tombs interior! Very good! I feel like Im watching a fast-forwarded TV series! Hahaha! Finally, we can get the boring digging portion out of the way! Everyone was very excited. Luo Feng dug his Swallowtail Hoe in between one of the cracks on the tombs brick wall, and with a gentle lift, he was able to dislodge a brick. He continued with a second one. Then, a third one. Each brick was massive, and before long, he had already moved 5 of the bricks. With that, a hole that spanned a radius of dozens of centimeters had appeared on the tombs exterior. It was the perfect size to fit a person through it. Its so dark down there! Old Luo, shine your flashlight at the surroundings! Im so anxious! Dont dawdle, just go down directly! Wont there be some sort of guardian spirit watching over the tomb? Hahaha, stop fooling around. With this many people around the area, I doubt that whatever spirits that watch over this tomb will show themselves! Thats right. There are dozens of people on site. If theres anything that ghosts fear, its strength in numbers! Hurry up! I cant wait! Luo Feng did not loiter around. He immediately picked up his flashlight and examined the tombs interior. Despite this, all he could see in all directions was pitch-black darkness that seemingly went on forever. It was empty. There was nothing in there. He seemed to have found of the tombs corridors. The ceiling seemed to be 4 to 5 meters above ground. This is amazing. This is definitely a large tomb! Chapter 122 - 122 Excitement Across the Internet! Luofeng Discovers an Ancient Tomb! (4) 122 Excitement Across the Internet! Luofeng Discovers an Ancient Tomb! (4) Yeah, this should be one of the tombs corridors! Of course, Luo Feng did not immediately head down into the tomb. Instead, he had gone back to his camp to prepare several coil of ropes. As for gas masks, Luo Feng prepared no such item. Instead, he intended to use candles as a substitute. As long as the candle was able to burn normally, it meant the atmospheric content within the tomb was normal. If it was unable to burn normally, however, it meant that there were other gaseous substances contained within the air. In general, most poisonous gases were non-flammable. After tying the candle with a rope, Luo Feng slowly let down the candle. After reaching a certain depth, he then pulled it back up. The candle did not burn quickly nor did it go out, which meant that the nitrous content within the tombs atmosphere was normal. With his worries assuaged, Luo Feng decided that it was fine to push on. After all, the tomb was already visited by tomb raiders once, and even if it had been sealed by the landslide for some time, Luo Feng did not think that it would pose much of an issue. Theres no problem with the atmosphere down there. Brother An, Brother Yong, do you wish to join me down there? Luo Feng asked. After confirming the tombs safety, Luo Feng posed the question to his partners. Hearing no response, Luo Feng stood up and tidied his clothes. Then, after finding a safety bar and tying a rope around it, he then suspended it over the hole to enter the tomb. Ill head down too, make sure to help me down later! After giving it some thought, and sensing An Peng and Zhang Shunyongs reluctance, Qin Rubing spoke up. Huh? I guess thats fine, but Luo Feng was caught off guard by her declaration. Qin Rubing was the boldest woman he had ever met. I dont need your protection! Did you forget that Im a professional too!? Qin Rubing uttered in assurance when she saw Luo Fengs troubled look. Im not saying that youll be a hindrance, but I think its best that we stick together later! We need to be careful! Once he had finished speaking, Luo Feng tied the rope around his waist and gradually made his way down into the tomb. After a dozen or so seconds of lowering the rope, he finally landed on the ground. A drone was also trailing after him. After all, his stream must go on. He turned on the flashlight, and in an instant, the tomb was illuminated. This is indeed a corridor! Naturally, not all tombs were the same. Some tombs were decorated with carvings, statues, and various ornaments from top to bottom, whereas the more ordinary tombs were not adorned with anything. Just like a living persons house, the wider and more luxuriously decorated a tomb was decorated, the more indicative of the persons wealth it was. This ancient tomb is huge! Damn, this corridor is massive! If Old Luo continues walking forward, will he reach the main burial chamber? If he continues walking forward, he might fall for a trap! Thats some Indiana Jones sh*t right there! Im so nervous! Luo Fengs first instinct was to inspect the walls more closely, but he suddenly remembered that Qin Rubing was right behind him. As such, he immediately headed towards the rope to assist her in her landing. Thank you! Qin Rubing blushed slightly. After all, in his effort to ensure her safe landing, Luo Feng had embraced her in a princess-carry style. This was the first time she had experienced the warmth of a man. Youre welcome. Also, please take care down here. Although I doubt there are traps as deadly as the tombs portrayed in adventure novels, Im certain that there are still traps here! Luo Feng laughed somewhat malevolently and said, Especially when the tombs owner is a person of such great status! I know, no need to remind me! Qin Rubing grumpily replied. Damn, shes as prickly as a porcupine. While Luo Feng was somewhat put off by her sudden jabs, Luo Feng had preferred Qin Rubings straightforwardness over those who were sweet-tongued and deceitful. The truth of this world is that those who you go along well with are often time scheming b*stards. It is due to their careful and deceitful nature that there are able to make you feel at home when hanging out with them. Although these type of people are all smiles on the surface, when the need to mess with you arises, you will experience a living hell. In contrast, those who were simple-minded and straightforward were perhaps the best people to hang around with. Sure, they might scold you and be mean towards you, but when push comes to shove, they would oftentimes have your back. Hmm, this tomb might be big, but look at the walls, there arent any beautiful murals! Heck, there arent even any stone pillars to hold candles for lighting the way! It looks a little shabby! Qin Rubing stated her opinions frankly. Even though the tombs corridor was very wide. It felt like a big villa in the countryside. There was no style or substance to it. Chapter 123 - 123 Yongle Era Dragon Patterned Porcelain! (1) 123 Yongle Era Dragon Patterned Porcelain! (1) It does look kinda shabby! Sort of like a countryside villa, dont you think? Luo Feng carefully walked forward by 7 or so meters. Although the tomb passage was long. It was completely unadorned. At this moment, a phone call came in. Hello, Director Zhao, whats the matter? Ah? A professor of archaeology from Tsinghua? Why is he looking for me? He wants to convey some information to me? Alright, tell him to call me then! In just a few seconds, Luo Feng received a call from a Beijing phone number. Luo Feng immediately accepted the call. Hello, Mr. Luo, Im a professor from Tsinghua, Hu Zuoming! On the other end of the phone was an old mans voice, and he sounded like he was short on breath. Ah, Hello Professor Hu. What can I do for you? Even while Luo Feng was talking was talking on the phone, he did not slow down as he proceeded deeper into the tomb. My suggestion is for you to stop digging! Since youre not a professional, you risk destroying the ancient tomb if you act recklessly! I suggest that you cease your suggestions! Luo Feng instantly hung up on the phone. What a joke. Ive already completed all the necessary procedures, what else is stopping me from digging? Just f*ck off! What nonsense! When Hu Zuoming realized that Luo Feng had hung up the phone, he immediately clenched his phone in anger. He called again. Only to be met with silence as Luo Feng had ignored the call. Then, he called again and was immediately blacklisted by Luo Feng. Luo Feng was starting to lose his patience with these experts. He was more than capable of protecting the integrity of the tomb. Who was stronger, these experts, or his system? Professor Hu, whats the matter? Is the other party not picking up? A young man at the side inquired. Heh, this person actually dares to hang up on me and even went as far as to block me! What a reckless young man! He should have gone through a thorough series of planning before carrying out the excavation! This is also a form of protection for the tomb and the cultural relics contained within it! I dont need to tell you what a tomb that has tomb corridors implies. It means that it belongs to ancient nobles! Hu Zuoming had caught wind of a streamer discovering an ancient tomb and had immediately tuned in to the stream. However, once he saw the width and scale of the passageway He was unable to sit still. He couldnt sit idly by and let clueless individuals wreck the tomb. But he has already completed all the procedures, theres nothing we can do about it! But still! And its not like hes digging and destroying things randomly! All he has done so far is entered a hole! Im afraid hell mess around after he goes in! How should he put it? These so-called professors were merely envious of the wealthy who were able to afford such relics. In the hands of these wealthy folks, these relics were a waste. In short, despite having no money, Professor Hu was the type of person to think that others were unfit for said relics .. Does he have too much time on his hands or something? Ive already secured a permit, and I was the one who located the tomb. So, what right does he have to judge me? Luo Feng thought back to the various calls he had received. Museums, experts, and so-called professionals Once again, he felt speechless. Though Luo Feng would heed the advice of government officials, he decided that he would turn deaf towards the suggestions given by private or semi-official entities. Personally, he felt that they should just f*ck off. Is that a dot I see? Luo Feng brought Qin Rubing along and continued to walk for more than 10 meters before turning around a corner. He shone his flashlight over and found that there was a corpse leaning against the tombs walls. F*ck! Why is there a corpse here? where did it come from? Yeah, why are there random corpses lying around? Shouldnt they be in a sacrificial pit or something? I was scared to death. I was really afraid that it would move all of a sudden. Old Luo, dont change the scene so suddenly! Its so terrifying! Luo Feng largely ignored his viewers comments. With one hand gripping Qin Rubings, he slowly proceeded ahead. The fact that there was a corpse here meant 2 things. Either the person had died from being trapped within the tombs. Or, there was a trap nearby, and he was killed by it. Therefore, upon spotting the corpse, Luo Feng took extra precautions and proceeded more warily. However, as he held onto Qin Rubings hand, he realized that she was not sweating, and it felt even felt slightly cold. She doesnt look afraid at all? No need to be so careful. The corpse doesnt seem to be in pain. It was leaning against the wall, after all, so I doubt it died from traps! Qin Rubing exclaimed. Tsk, cant I just find an excuse to hold your hand? Luo Feng chuckled, but his expression quickly turned serious as he approached the corpse. Is the host teaching us how to pick up girls? Im convinced! Is there anything the host doesnt know? The Long-legged Woman is mine. Old Luo, youre not allowed to hold her hand! Maybe Lady Long-legs is already his. Who are you to deny them from holding hands? Damn, those supple long legs! I bet that feel great! F * ck! What are you saying? I dont understand! Luo Feng made his way over to the body and found there was nothing there besides a few copper coins scattered around. I thought that he was a tomb raider, but based on his clothes, hes probably an ancient grave worker. He must have sealed the tomb inside the tomb order to prevent the location of the tomb from being leaked! Of course, such workers are usually gathered in a sacrificial pit! Even if they managed to escape the pit, theres no way theyll escape from the tomb! Look at his ribs. There are knife marks. He was probably stabbed to death and placed in the burial pit! Im certain that mass burials were forbidden in most dynasties, but I guess that didnt stop some wealthy merchants and nobles from doing it in private. Chapter 124 - 124 Yongle Era Dragon Patterned Porcelain! (2) 124 Yongle Era Dragon Patterned Porcelain! (2) Ignoring the corpse and the copper coins, Luo Feng continued to look around with Qin Rubing. Man, how inhumane can one person be? The workers worked so hard to build the tomb for you, and you repay them by trapping them inside your tomb? Thats too much! Haha, why are you debating human nature with the ancient people? If you had money, youd probably do the same! Their thinking is different. Theres nothing much to say! Luo Feng continued to walk forward, until There was no longer any path to proceed onwards. What the hell? This is it? Weve reached the end? Wheres the grave of the big shot? Soon, Luo Feng located a stone gate. After knocking on it and getting a hollow sound in response, Luo Feng was able to confirm that there was another path beyond the gate. A tomb passage without any murals, yet they went through the trouble of installing a stone gate. They really are particular about appearances, Luo Feng said speechlessly. It was like building a large villa in the countryside and insisting on digging a swimming pool. It was really absurd. I have a feeling that the main burial chamber might be inside the stone gate. This kind of gate is probably meant to deter tomb raiders, Luo Feng said. Its a simple and crude method, just use tons of weight to prevent theft! After all, a stone gate like this weighs several tons at least. In ancient times, without advanced technology, it would be impossible to push it open! As he spoke, Luo Feng looked at the stone gate and realized that it was much more difficult to handle than he had imagined. After all, in the past, they would simply dig their way in, but now, he had to take caution as to not damage anything. So, what should we do? You cant push open a stone gate that weighs several tons, can you, host? Exactly! If it were up to me, Ill just break it open! I stayed up late until now just to get to the exciting moment, and then I get c*ckblocked by something like this? Just use your head to bang it open! Hahaha! Seeing this, Luo Feng could only shake his head speechlessly and ignore them. He should first dig out the treasures contained within the corridor before thinking about anything else. After all there were also a few dots scattered throughout the corridor. Luo Feng immediately started digging towards one of the dots without putting up his usual acts. Though it would seem suspicious to be able to randomly locate treasures outdoors, the same did not apply when one was in a ruin as such locations are usually filled with antiques. After digging for more than 20 minutes, the true face of the dot slowly appeared beneath the soil. It turned out to be a large blue-and-white porcelain piece. As soon as it came out, although it was covered with a layer of dust, it was incredibly gorgeous after the dust was blown away. Wow! A big dish! Is it really a blue-and-white porcelain dish? The host is rich this time! It should be worth 1 million, right? Brother, be bold and add another zero! Wow! 10 million? Be bolder and add another zero! What the hell, what are you guys talking about? How can it possibly be worth another zero? At this moment, Luo Feng blew the mud off the surface of the blue-and-white porcelain and said, Based on its appearance, Im guessing that the main material used in the crafting of this blue-and-white porcelain, should be smalt. In terms of its style, it probably belongs to the Yongle era or the Xuande era! You can tell just by looking at it? Despite inspecting the dish at the same time as Luo Feng, she was unable to come to a conclusion, and yet, it seemed that it had only taken an instant for Luo Feng to discern what the object was. It was amazing, to say the least. Its really from the Yongle period! Theres a reign mark on the base! Although Qin Rubing could likely figure out the time period of the piece with further analysis, the fact that it had its year of creation indicated at its base had made things much easier. Plus, there was little to no risk of counterfeit relics within tombs. Wow! Its really from the Yongle era? The host has a great eye for detail! This is nothing, kid, dont make a big deal out of it! Youre new here, right? You havent seen much of the hosts abilities yet! Everyone could now see it clearly. This blue and white porcelain plate is about 3.1cm high, with a diameter of 19.4cm and a foot diameter of 11.7cm. The plate had a flared mouth, curved walls, and a circular base. The intersection between the inner wall and the inner bottom was marked with a hidden chord pattern. The inner bottom is marked with three hidden cloud patterns arranged in a triangular-like shape. Its inner walls were embossed cloud dragon pattern; and its outer walls were decorated with blue and white painted dragon chasing pearl patterns. The base of the plate was applied with white glaze. The plate had a thin and light body, with beautiful shapes, bright blue and white colors, and finely detailed and vivid dragon patterns. The printed and patterned flowers on the plate follow the practices of porcelain-making from the Yuan dynasty to the Ming dynasty during the Hongwu period, reflecting the continuity of Jingdezhen kiln porcelain from the Yuan period to the Yongle period of the Ming dynasty. Whats the situation with the owner of this tomb? It clearly isnt an emperors tomb, and yet, hes bold enough to put such a powerful dragon on a plate meant for food? Perhaps the owner of this tomb is a relative of the royal family? Or perhaps he stole it from the palace? As for these two opinions, Luofeng preferred to believe that it was stolen. I didnt even notice it before. Theres a dragon inside this plate, and its a five-clawed golden dragon! There were many rules in ancient times. You couldnt just put a five-clawed golden dragon on anything, right? It must be a tomb for nobles and aristocrats! Youre thinking too much. The tomb passage is so poor. Its impossible, absolutely impossible! Its a pity that the big stone gate is blocking it now, and we cant get into the main tomb! Luo Feng did not continue inspecting the blue and white porcelain plate. He would leave inspections for after he had gotten out of the tomb. Plus, it was safer to leave it in the tomb than to store it outside. As long as the tomb raiders entrance to the tomb was guarded, Luo Feng doubted that anyone would be able to steal the treasures contained within. As such, he found that it was more convenient to collect it on his way out. There were only two spots of note at the particular corridor he was in. One of them was the corpse, and the other was the blue-and-white porcelain plate that was shallowly buried. Luo Feng even suspected that the deceased tomb worker buried it. It could be considered a decent burial item before his death. Soon, Luo Feng walked towards a separate hall at the end of the tomb corridor. There was a pile of soil there. Chapter 125 - 125 Yongle Era Dragon Patterned Porcelain! (3) 125 Yongle Era Dragon Patterned Porcelain! (3) Actually, there was one last treasure spot located underneath the pile of dirt. Plus, Luo Feng was certain that there was a shortcut to access the tombs main burial chamber. After all, the workers would definitely leave shortcuts for ease of access in-and-out of the tomb. Everyone, Im going to check if theres anything good under this small pile of dirt! Luo Feng pointed at the miniature hill of soil and started digging with his Swallowtail Hoe. Meanwhile, on Weibo, despite already being late at night, Luo Feng had once again made it onto the trending page. Treasure hunting streamer, Luo Feng has dug up a blue-and-white porcelain dragon pattern plate from the Ming dynasty! After all, Luo Feng was very popular, and once there was any major event in his livestream, it would immediately be spread by netizens. It was human nature to share their excitement to the world, and Luo Fengs streams were practically an endless supply of excitement, causing many to share his streams and attracting an even wider audience to tune in to his awesomeness. Has Old Luo finally found something worthwhile? I was a little bored just now, so I tabbed out to watch President Wangs dance routine earlier! She was so hot! How much is this thing worth? Some claim that its worth 20 million, some claim that its worth 200 million! Someone even claimed that its worth 2 billion! Hahaha, some went as far to claim its worth 2 trillion! F*ck! Stop fooling around guys! How much is it really worth? Well, this is hard to say. Blue and white porcelain is the hottest antique in the antique world, the darling of the industry. Youll only learn of its true value at an auction! But since it could be a stolen item from the palace or an offering that hasnt been submitted, I believe that itll be worth a good chunk of cash! Earlier, the host put the blue and white porcelain plate back in its original place! What if a big rat comes by and breaks it? Yeah, thats possible. Im looking forward to it happening! Meanwhile, in another part of the county, Wang Yousheng was right about to go to bed when he noticed Luo Feng making waves on social media once again. He saw that everyone was talking about blue and white porcelain he had discovered, and his interest was immediately piqued. He was a porcelain expert. And to him, the discovery of such relics was akin to a perverted man spotting a gorgeous woman approaching them from the corner of a street. It was enough for his eyes to pop out. After hurriedly skimming through the livestreams replay, Wang Yousheng immediately tossed aside his blanket and got up. What are you doing!? his wife exclaimed. Im going out for a while. Hurry up and prepare my clothes and some food for me! Wang Yousheng replied, ignoring his wifes questions as he continued to watch the replay on his phone and put on his clothes. ?????? Whats going on, his wife wondered. It was already late at night, so why is he still heading out? Is he crazy? Dont give me that look, woman. Luo Feng found a blue-and-white porcelain plate from the Yongle period in an ancient tomb! I must see it with my very own eyes! While Luo Feng was aware that the piece had hailed from the Yongle period, as an expert, Wang Yousheng was the only one who knew its true value. Such an item was worth hundreds of millions of yuan. After all, why would the tomb worker choose a worthless relic to take with him while he fled? Old Man Wang, to what pleasure do I owe this call to? After all, isnt this already way past your bed time? Naturally, the person on the other end of the phone was none other than Master Zhong. Hehe, how can I sleep after seeing what Little Luo found! Its a great treasure thats worth a massive amount of money! Hurry up and wake your son up, were going to need him to drive us there! Wang Yousheng hastily answered. Back to the main cast. After digging away at the small mound of dirt, Luo Feng was greeted with yet another corpse. Valued at 1,000 yuan? Based on the position of the small mound, Luo Feng surmised that the mound was actually formed by dirt that had dropped down from above. There was also a bag of tools located beside the body. Inside were candles, a Luoyang shovel, and some other tools. The corpse had likely belonged to a tomb raider. Gears turned in Luo Fengs mind, and suddenly it all made sense. They were two tomb raiders. One stood guard outside, while the other was tasked with locating the treasures within. Unfortunately, due to the landslide, both men were sealed within the collapsed mountain soil. Damn, why are there still tomb raiders here? Could it be that one is the support while the other is the treasure hunter? Hahaha, isnt this a complete Wipeout? Im just worried that there will be another landslide. Old Luo will also be trapped in there! Forget about Old Luo. Hes a man, so hes automatically trash, but it would be a pity for the Long-legged Woman! F*ck! Are you all cursing the host one by one? Of course, were mad that he found that valuable porcelain dish! Ill pray for his safety only if he promises to give that plate to me! Somethings wrong. This isnt right. Even after Luo Feng had dug out the body, the dot was still present. This meant that there was something hidden beneath the body. Tossing aside the body, Luo Feng began to dig again. Qin Rubing was wondering what he was digging for. Soon, the floor tiles of the tomb passage were dug up by Luo Feng. And the tiles? Some of them were loose? Could it be due to the tomb workers back in the past? Perhaps it was an escape route? Luo Feng knocked on the tiles for a few times, hearing a hollow sound in response. Old Luo, what are you doing? Are you pretending to knock on wooden fish? Hahaha, are you going to become a monk1? From the sound, it seems to be empty below? Luo Feng spoke, I think Ive found an entrance to the tomb! Usually, ancient tombs dont have entrances, but some tomb workers are afraid of being buried alive inside, so they secretly leave entrances! These entrances are usually very well hidden! Moreover, the workers dont usually know where they will be locked up, whether its the burial pit or the main tomb chamber? Therefore, they will leave more entrances than youd expect! However, in the case where theres only one entrance, it would definitely connect to the main burial chamber, the various corridors, the side chambers, the burial pits, and various other places! Only through this interconnected web of hidden entrance and passages will the ancient workers be able to escape when push comes to shove! After Luo Feng finished speaking, he began to search for the secret entrance to the tomb. He constantly knocked on the floor towards the area where he thought the entrance was situated at. Damn! This host is quite something! Its a waste that he isnt a tomb raider! If only he was born 70 years ago, hed probably be in cahoots with Hu Bayi and his gang, right? Thats right! The hosts professional knowledge rivals, or is even better than Hu Bayis! Does the host also have the Eight Mantra Feng Shui array? I feel like his ability to find treasures is even more awesome than Hu Bayis! Old Hu was also born in the wrong time period. Back then, all ownerless items were considered to be state property! Thump thump thump. Very quickly. Luo Feng was done analyzing the general structure of the constructs beneath him. Ive found it! Luo Feng smiled at Qin Rubing. Is there really a secret passage? Where does it lead to? F*ck yeah! I didnt stay up all night for nothing! Hurry up and go in, host! Pry open the floor tiles! Enter the main burial chamber and discover great treasures! It wasnt just the audience that was excited, Luo Feng too, had shared their enthusiasm over his latest finding. Very quickly. Luo Feng started digging. He stuck the swallowtail hoe into the gap between the tiles and pulled the floor tiles up one after another, In no time, a hole about one meter wide was dug out. The netizens were also very excited at this moment. Sure enough, there was a hidden passage. Everyone, calm down, Ill be employing the tried and tested method of lighting a candle to see if theres any strange gas contained below! As Luo Feng spoke, he lit up a candle again. After tying it to a rope and lowering it down, he found that there were no abnormalities to it. It doesnt look very deep! I dont think theres a need for a rope! Luo Feng peered into the gaping hole he had dug out and mentioned his opinion to Qin Rubing. It seemed that the hidden passageway was L-shaped. After jumping down, Luo Feng could confirm that it was a rather shallow hidden passage, being only around 1.5 meters deep. Crack. Luo Feng felt like he had stepped on something. At a glance, it was actually a copper coin? Upon closer inspection, it was actually a copper coin? Luo Feng paid no heed to it and did not bother to pick it up. He used a flashlight to shine towards a corner of the passage, and what he saw left him at a loss for words. For as far as he could see, there were tons of corpses lying in wait Chapter 126 - 126 A Talisman Brick Worth 35 Million Yuan? (1) 126 A Talisman Brick Worth 35 Million Yuan? (1) Even though Luo Feng had seen many corpses in the past 2 days, at this moment, he couldnt help but feel surprised and frightened. In this long underground pit, there were piles upon piles of human bones, stacked one after another. F*ck! ???? Why are there so many skeletons here? F*ck! This is terrifying? Hurry up and pick them up, host! Theyre perfect for making pork rib soup! Theyre all so densely packed! It was not just Luo Feng, as the viewers of Luo Fengs livestream were equally frightened. Ill try and get a closer look! Despite the harrowing sight in front of him, Luo Feng still forged ahead. Although he was a little scared at first, he soon got used to the sight. As long as he retained a stout heart, these dead, lifeless objects would not be able to scare him. Unlike a lion or a tiger, the skeletons would not harm him, and the fear was all in his mind. Damn, the host is still pushing ahead? What the hell? Maybe its better not to? The number of skeletons contained here have more or less blocked the passageway, and yet the host still wishes to push ahead? The further Luo Feng proceeded, the greater the length of the hidden passage had dawned on him. After walking for more than 40 meters. Luo Feng paused. Because there was no longer a way forward. I believe this passage was blocked when the tomb was sealed! Luo Feng pointed at the earthen wall before him. However, he did not pay much heed to it. Ignoring the warnings of the viewers, he swung his hoe and began to dig towards the earthen wall. After almost an hour of digging, he managed to break through the wall, which was around a meter thick and was hindering his path. Wow! The host is doing it again! As expected from the host! If it were me, I would definitely have gone back the way I came! Agreed! If theres no path, the host will just dig a path! Luo Feng reached out and touched the opening a few times, then shone his flashlight inside. A look of disappointed soon followed as he stated in a sad tone, Guys, this is a dead end too! It seems that this place may have been a secret passage dug by workers, but it was blocked by the tomb owner once it was discovered. How ruthless! But dont worry, lets take a look at the material blocking the exit. If its soil, its okay to dig. If its pure stone, then my hoe wont work. Saying this, Luo Feng entered the hole. The new passage was about several dozen meters long, and after walking for a few minutes, Luo Feng finally reached the end. As expected, there was indeed another layer of brick walls blocking the exit. Upon walking up to it, Luo Feng knocked on the wall a few times with his hand and noticed that there was indeed a hollow space behind it. The first entrance was blocked by a mud wall, and the brick wall served as the final barrier that sealed all hopes of the workers from escaping. In truth, the owner need not even build a brick wall to begin with. After all, most of the workers had never even considered escaping, let alone breaking through the first mud wall. If it were up to Luo Feng, he would have taken the risk to break through the mud wall and secure his own freedom. Fortunately, its not a gate completely made out of stone! Luo Feng secretly rejoiced. If it were a huge stone slab, Luo Feng would never be able to open it, but since the wall was composed of bricks, Luo Feng definitely had a chance. With that, Luo Feng took out his Jungle Blade, stabbed it into the gap between the bricks, then gave it a hard tug. Soon, a brick on the top was levered out by Luo Feng. Having tools or not completely changes the playing field of breaking through brick walls such as these. If you have tools, you have a chance to break through, but without tools, there is no way to do it by hand. It was at this moment that Luo Feng realized why the workers had given up at the first mud wall. Because they couldnt get out even if they got all the way here. All the best, host! Once you get through this brick wall, you should be able to reach to the main burial chamber, right? Yes, Im so looking forward to it. Its already 2am, you must locate the main chamber by tonight! Thats right, were so excited, hurry up! Everyone eagerly watched as Luo Feng removed brick after brick from the wall. Everyone was looking forward to it. His eyes were focused on the live broadcast room. Qin Rubing stood behind him and could not help but wonder who Luo Feng really was. Even professional tomb raiders werent as skilled as he was. Although it did not require much strength to pry these bricks out, it still required a lot of technique. It was impossible to rely completely on brute force. Obviously, this was due to the power of the Jungle Blade, a tool that can cut through mountains and bridge water. If there is no way forward, then the Jungle Blade will work hard to open up the way. Therefore, although Luo Feng did not possess the skill and finesse to remove bricks, he was still able to proceed smoothly with the blades help. Its done, Little Qin, quickly enlarge the opening and lets go in together! Luo Feng finally removed the top layer of bricks which was tightly packed. With the top bricks removed, the rest could be easily picked up by hand. Clatter clatter clatter. Clatter clatter clatter. Immediately after, about several tens of bricks were removed by two people and the brick wall door now had a gap of about 80 centimeters within it. Snap! With a bang, Luo Feng stepped into the room that had been sealed away by the brick wall. He had stepped on something. It was yet another skeleton. F*ck! Why are there corpses at the entrance? Luo Feng thought for a moment, wondering if these were people who resisted being locked up and had been killed as a result? Chapter 127 - 127 A Talisman Brick Worth 35 Million Yuan? (2) 127 A Talisman Brick Worth 35 Million Yuan? (2) Turning on his flashlight, Luo Feng shone it around the new space he was in. With this, Luo Feng now had a clear understanding of the structure of the place. The entirety of the main tomb chamber was approximately 300 square meters and was located at the very end of the tomb. Of course, due to the illumination of the flashlight, Luo Feng was not the only one who was able to observe the space, but so too could the viewers. Everyone could see what was contained within the main burial chamber. In the middle of the room was an ominous black coffin. Haha! Old Luo, not bad, youve finally entered the master bedroom! Hahaha! The master bedroom is awesome! But why is this master bedroom so shabby? It doesnt seem like theres anything good here? Who cares? Were finally in. All Luo Feng has to do now is to locate the treasures and were done here! Seeing this, everyone was excited. After waiting all night, they had finally arrived at the main attraction. Of course, the moment Luo Feng entered the master bedroom, viewership traffic instantly soared. Luo Feng grinned at his growing viewership. Come on, everyone, come on. Give me 10 million more fans. Without dawdling too long to celebrate his achievement, Luo Feng then proceeded ahead Of course, the moment when Luo Feng located the main burial chamber, various museums and archaeological teams were very shocked. Because many of them were unable to be there in person, they had resorted to becoming keyboard warriors in the livestream. The Shanyong archaeological team: Mr. Luo, go and see if theres anything around the two pillars in the main burial chamber! The XX archaeological team: Mr. Luo, please walk slower and make sure we can see better. The XX archaeological team: Look to the left and see if there is a tombstone. This way, we can learn the identity of the tombs owner. Naturally, Luo Feng did not look at the barrage of messages sent by these people, but instead walked around the burial chamber. To his surprise, the chamber was much simpler and crude than he had imagined. The treasures that could be seen by the naked eye in the tomb could be roughly divided into 4 categories. The first were the objects placed on the stone pillars in front of the coffin. The second were the objects in the large boxes placed next to the coffin. The third were the ceramic jars placed in the recesses of the chamber walls. And lastly, there was the coffin itself. Of course, when it was said to be visible to the naked eye, it was specifically referring to Luo Fengs vision, which was able to see the systems dots. Host, dont be in such a hurry to open the coffin! Thats right. Lets take a look at the objects beside the coffin. There must be a lot of good stuff inside! The porcelainware displayed on the side of the wall, could they be blue and white porcelain? Luo Feng said, Everyone, theres no need to rush. Ill eventually inspect everything, and theres plenty of time before dawn! With that, Luo Feng began approaching one of the main chambers walls. He glanced at the items displayed there. They were all ordinary jars without any exquisite carvings. These jars were all around 50 centimeters high, not like decorations but more like containers for holding something. [ Ding! Congratulations, host! You have found ancient wine from the Ming dynasty! Its worth 3 million yuan! ] Hmm? Whats inside? Wine? Twelve jars? All filled with wine? Truthfully speaking, Luo Feng was quite surprised by the find, but 3 million was by no means a bad discovery. In ancient times, there were also wines buried with the deceased as most wealthy folks liked to drink. And they were mostly rice wine. Luo Feng lifted up a jar of wine and shook it, finding that it was quite noisy inside. Its said that an empty vessel makes the most noise. So obviously, the wine inside had evaporated quite a bit. Brothers, anyone alcohol lovers in here? Would you like to drink this wine? Its from 500 years ago! Luo Feng opened up the jar and took a whiff at it. What the hell! Is it really wine? Is it really wine in there? Whats there to be afraid of? We have plenty of bones here to make a stew with! Theres also the tomb raiders that havent completely decomposed yet, we can cook a pot of human stew! Gross! Dont say that! Show some respect for the dead! What kind of wine is it? Is it Maotai? Or Wuliangye? After Luo Feng had checked out the first jar, he then put it back down to check the second jar. Luo Feng, almost all of these wine jars are half empty! After noting down her findings, Qin Rubing then added, The tomb owner must have loved drinking, otherwise, he wouldnt have brought all these wine as burial items! At this moment, a specialist named Gu Santong1, who was rushing to the Daze Mountain tomb, had the same name as a movie character. However, unlike his media counterpart, the Gu Santong that was rushing over was an archeologist. While seated in the front passenger seat, Gu Santong trembled with excitement at Luo Fengs discovery of the alcohol. Master Gu, do you think the wine from the Ming Dynasty is still consumable? A young member of the archeological team in the back seat asked. Its hard to say! Ancient wine that has survived for several hundred years is too rare! Moreover, it appeared as a burial item, which makes it even rarer! Gu Santong looked at the live broadcast and said with emotion, This anchor is really an expert at uncovering hidden treasures, he can find anything! So, Master Gu, even if we cant drink this wine, it must still be valuable, right? How much is it worth? the young man asked. Such items are rare to come by on the market, but personally I think its worth more than a million per jar! Gu Santong voiced out his thoughts. Upon hearing this Many of the young men within the vehicle revealed an expression of disbelief. Chapter 128 - 128 A Talisman Brick Worth 35 Million Yuan? (3) 128 A Talisman Brick Worth 35 Million Yuan? (3) They did not originally think much of these wine jars and had not expected them to be this valuable. After all, the fact that there were 12 jars present meant that they were worth 12 million yuan in total! They were very envious of Luo Feng By this point, it was already around 3 in wee hours of the morning. Most people would have already fallen asleep at this point, but not for a certain someone today. In a five-star hotel, Li Zaixing, the chairman of the Maotai 1company, had only just returned to the hotel after a long day of accompanying his hospitalized mother in the hospital. It was at this moment that he received a call from his secretary. Hello, Little Lin, what are you calling me for so late at night? Li Zaixing had assumed that it was to inquire about his mothers condition. Hows aunties condition? Shes fine! I see, thats good. B-But Chairman Li, are you aware that ancient wine from the Ming Dynasty has been discovered? Its true to earth, Ming dynasty wine! The secretary, Little Lin, spoke excitedly, stumbling over her words as she did so. What ancient wine? You better organize your words before you speak! Li Zaixing was weary from his long day, and after listening to his secretarys rushed words, he was left even more exhausted. He could not understand what the other party was trying to convey. Chairman Li, heres the situation, a streamer from Douyin has discovered an ancient tomb, and within it, he found 12 jars of wine. All of them are from the Ming dynasty, and from the looks of it, it should be Goujiang2 wine! What is Goujiang wine, you ask? To put it bluntly, it was a type of wine brewed in Maotai Town during the Ming dynasty. It was when Maotai had first dove into the wine-brewing business, but back then, it was not yet known as Maotai wine. ??? Upon hearing this, Li Zaixing shot wide awake. He finally understood the message that his secretary had intended to convey. Antiques had always been a favorite hobby of many high-income people. Some people liked to collect beautiful women, sort of like keeping them in a Golden House. In ancient times, they would be known as concubines. Meanwhile, some people liked to collect luxury cars. However, some also liked to collect antiques. Everyone had their own interests. On the other hand, when it came to antique wine, especially Goujiang wine which was considered to be p*ss water in the eyes of most people, to the Maotai group, it was a priceless treasures that could not be bought with money. Little Lin, Are you sure? asked Li Zaixing. Is this really ancient wine from the Ming Dynasty? Is it really Goujiang? You better be sure about this! Im not very sure, but many archaeological teams have already headed there. We will know from their mouths whether these liquors are genuine or fake. However, since they were found in the tomb, so I think they should be real! Little Lin gave a snappy response. After all, though many people believed in Luo Feng, if experts were to agree with him, that trust would only solidify even further. Since their reputations were big enough, their words would definitely hold more weight than that of a streamer. It was not that the viewers doubted Luo Feng, but experts could give a more authoritative verdict to the matter. Okay, Little Lin, arrange for some people to go to the site and inspect the goods. Once the experts confirm that they are indeed a Ming dynasty antique liquors, we will buy it at all costs! Li Zaixing thought about it for a moment and came to a decision. If ancient wine, especially Goujiang wine, could be procured, Li Zaixing could experiment on it and produce a killer product for the group. If they could somehow replicate the liquor and market it successfully, he was certain that they would be raking in huge tons of cash from the product! As for Luo Feng, who had just finished inspecting the 12 jars of wine, he was now headed towards the stone pillars erected beside the coffin. On top of one of those stone pillars was a large blue-bellied jar. It was round, like the belly of a fat person, with a round lid on top. Luo Feng, this should be an imitation of Ru ware3! Qin Rubing spoke up. The viewers were puzzled by Qin Rubings statement. What do you mean by imitation? A modern counterfeit? What the heck? Is this tomb fake too? Did the host arrange the script and forget to tell Qin Rubing, who accidentally spilled the beans? Luofeng was speechless. What kind of crazy talk was this? Imitation Ru ware is a type of glaze made during the Ming and Qing dynasties, imitating the glaze of the Song dynastys Ru ceramics. Please chat, could you stop talking nonsense? Is it really necessary to doompost like this constantly? Why do you guys always think that the situation is scripted? F*cking dumb*sses. The main burial chamber was a few hundred square meters in size. As for the tomb itself, it had likely spanned tens of thousands of square meters. If Luo Feng truly had the ability to script this whole scenario, why would he bother digging for treasures to begin with? To be able to identify it as an imitation of Ru ware in such a short time! This pretty girl has got some skills! Yes, it should be from the Yongle or Xuande period! To identify the exact time period its from, you have to look carefully, but its probably from that period! The people speaking were some of the experts watching the livestream. They admired Qin Rubings beauty and professional knowledge. Unfortunately, she was a rich young lady. If only they were still students I have to say, the hosts professional knowledge is too strong! Is it time to start the Professor Luos classes again? Forget these useless trivia, just tell us how much its worth! As for those noobs who loved to send messages in the chat They were mainly watching just to get a dose of excitement in their bland lives. They were not interested in antiques at all. They were only curious about how much they were worth. Those jars placed on the stone pillars next to the coffin may not be simple, right? Yes, they must be worth a lot! Seeing this, Luofeng laughed and said, Theyre not as valuable as you think. Theyre just some cricket jars! Im sure you all know, but during the Xuande period, the emperor likes to play with crickets and was even known as the Cricket Emperor. As a result, the activity was very popular among the common people as well. Both civil and military officials had cricket jars at home, and some people were even addicted to it, much like getting addicted to video games nowadays! Chapter 129 - 129 A Talisman Brick Worth 35 Million Yuan? (4) 129 A Talisman Brick Worth 35 Million Yuan? (4) Damn, a cricket jar? People can get addicted to this thing? I dont understand! Thats normal. Its just like how people addicted to gambling arent able to understand how people who are addicted to alcohol and vice versa! Based on how these jars are positioned, it seems that the owner of the tomb really enjoys cricket battles? When Luo Feng reached out to open one of the cricket jars, he received a system prompt. Ding! [ Imitation Ru ware Ming Dynasty cricket jar ] [ Worth 19 million ] Holy sh*t. Its worth this much? However, Luo Feng did not dwell too long on the value. After opening the lid, he saw nothing else besides some blackened objects. They were clearly crickets that had decomposed until only dregs of them were left. When it came to the decomposition of living things, the only items that remain were usually bone and calcium-based organs. As such, in the case of the crickets, there was barely anything left of them. However, if those crickets from the Ming dynasty had somehow survived until now, Luo Feng would no longer just top the Chinese social media news, but make headlines internationally as well. The crickets would be worth billions, no, trillions as they would serve as good material to study the secrets of immortality. There are 3 stone pillars surrounding the coffin, and one of them is used to hold a cricket jar. What about the other 2 then? With doubts in his heart. Luo Feng walked towards the second stone pillar However, everyone was shocked by what was placed on it. Am I f * cking blind? Why is there a brick there? Hahaha, the tomb owner is an expert troll. He must be a hardcore fan of Confucius! Confucius said, When fighting with bricks, aim for the face, not the body!'' Im really speechless. Why did they put a brick here? Upon noticing his viewers confusion, Luo Feng chuckled and said, This is a tomb-sealing talisman brick! What the f*ck is that? ???? It sounds like something really high-end! Ive never heard of it! Wow, this is amazing! Im an archaeology graduate student, and even Ive never heard of it! Forget the usual noobs in the livestream, even the graduate students and experts were all dumbfounded by what Luo Feng had just stated. This was the first time they had ever heard of such a thing. After all, not every archaeologist would know everything. Just like in The Ghost Blows Out the Light, there were many folk superstitions that only the absolute protagonist, Lao Hu, had known. There were many things in this world that are not recorded in books and could not be learned without experiencing it firsthand. However, this thing had definitely been unearthed before. It was just that it was a extremely rare find. Many experts had never even heard of it. Master Gu Santong, tell me, what is this so-called tomb-sealing talisman brick? Gu Santong and his entourage were still travelling towards Daze Mountain. A young man at the back of the car asked curiously. Of course, the tomb-sealing talisman brick, as could be inferred from its name, was used to suppress evil spirits. But the specifics of the brick was lost on the young man. I havent heard of it either. Like you, its a blind spot in my knowledge. But I remember that it was unearthed in China once before. Through Gu Santongs words, it was made clear to his fellow passengers that the item was highly valuable. Even if it was not worth much materialistically, its archeological value was off the charts. Seeing everyone looking puzzled, Luo Feng explained, This is similar to the tomb-sealing beast! The tomb-sealing beast is a folk custom in ancient times, referring to a kind of funeral object. Ancient people believed that there were various wild ghosts and evil spirits in the underworld, which would harm the souls of the dead. Therefore, the purpose of setting up a tomb-sealing beast is first to avoid evil and to protect the peace of the deceaseds soul. It is one of the unique shapes of Chu lacquerware, with an abstract appearance, a strange and mysterious concept, a terrifying and bizarre image, a strong sense of mystery, and a thick color of witchcraft mythology. Most of the unearthed tomb-sealing beasts are cultural relics from the Warring States period, mainly from the middle Warring States period. Once Luo Feng was done with his explanation, he grinned and added, Of course, although the effect of this tomb-sealing talisman brick is similar to that of the tomb-sealing beast, the number of people who use it is very, very small! [ Ding! This is the second-ever tomb-sealing brick that has been unearthed in the world! Hailing from the Ming dynasty, this is worth 35 million yuan! ] Whew. Upon hearing the systems appraisal, Luo Feng took in a deep gasp of air. As expected, this is a great find. He turned the brick in his hand again and gave a big close-up of it for his viewers to see. Now everyone could see the full appearance of the tomb sealing brick. The brick was made of clay-type sand grey pottery, measuring 29.5 cm in length, 28 cm in width, and 5 cm in thickness. On the front of the brick were the words Primitive peaceful earth jade talisman. In the middle of the brick were the characters for: Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. On the left side: the Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams, Tai Sui Gods, Five-Element Forbidden Taboos Of course, there were also some symbolic patterns that looked like scribbles to Luo Feng. They were something that even the system was unable to decipher. Luo Feng mulled through the words. They were truly works of art. He then voiced his opinion aloud, From these words, its clear that the tomb owner is heavily influenced by the Taoist customs. Although the material of the item isnt very rare, it can provide valuable material information for the study of the origin and development of Taoism in China, which makes it highly valuable. Many of the the experts and archeologists who were tuning into the stream instantly took screenshots of the text. He likely would not be able to sleep that night as they would spend it studying the text. Despite measuring only around 30cm in length and width, there were at least a few hundred words recorded on the bricks surface. This ancient tomb seems to be very valuable! How lucky would it be if we could collaborate with Mr. Luo on his excavation? I know, right? In any case, this was what all major archaeological teams were thinking of at this moment. Meanwhile, Luo Feng began to head towards the last stone pillar Chapter 130 - 130 Luo Fengs Single Product Record Broken! Valued at 240 Million! (1) 130 Luo Fengs Single Product Record Broken! Valued at 240 Million! (1) Luo Feng placed the brick with countless scribbles on it back at its original spot and began heading towards the final stone pillar. From the previous two items enshrined above the pillars, it was clear that whatever was contained above the pillars were items that the tomb owner valued greatly or would help in their afterlife. Since a tomb-sealing brick had already been discovered, the next item likely would not be a ritual implement. Now close enough to view the final item, Luo Feng realized that it was a rather mundane-looking relic. It was a blue and white porcelain vase about half a meter tall. Luo Feng did not immediately pick it up. Instead, he first inspected it. He found that the blue-and-white porcelain was a typical official kiln product from the Chenghua period, and the craftsmanship was excellent. Moreover, the key point was, how could this item look so new? If he did not knew better, he would be inclined to think that it was a fake. But the item was clearly placed in the tomb alongside the tomb owner. Moreover, he had been streaming all the while, so the millions of viewers tuning in could also testify for Luo Feng. In any case, Luo Feng found the item rather strange. After making sure that the blue and white porcelain was not broken, Luo Feng slowly picked it up. Hmm? The moment he held it in his hands, his expression changed. Looking at its size of half a meter, this blue-and-white porcelain jar should only weigh about three to five catties. But the feeling it gave Luo Feng was around twenty catties. He could not figure out why. Could there be something else inside? [ Ding! Official blue-and-white porcelain from the Chenghua Period! Valued at 19 million! ] Upon picking up the blue and white porcelain vase, Luo Feng noticed that several of the dots marked on the stone pillar, including orange ones, moved together with the vase. Through this, Luo Feng could instantly conclude that the dots were stored within the vase. Theres definitely something inside! Luo Feng exclaimed. What is it? What else is in the vase? Could there be fishes in there? How does the host know theres something inside? Does he have X-ray vision? another person joked. Are you stupid? Hes holding it in his hands. He can tell based on weight alone! Another replied. Well, thats true Did you suddenly lose brain cells or something? Luo Feng then handed the blue-and-white porcelain vase to Qin Rubing and said, Hold on tight to it. Itd be disastrous if you were to drop it! Qin Rubing had a serious expression plastered to her face. She was in no mood to engage with Luo Fengs jokes at the moment. With the vase firmly in Qin Rubings grasp, Luo Feng then reached towards its opening. He could feel some long objects contained within. He immediately brought the items out and leaped with great excitement. Huh? I thought it was something extraordinary. Its just some gold bars? I was excited for nothing! he said. The f*ck you mean happy for nothing? These are gold f*cking bars! Meanwhile, the Japanese, Korean, and few western viewers who were watching the stream were confused as to why Luo Feng had celebrated the discovery of the prior two items but not gold bars. After all, when it came to their nations histories, most nations could not hold a candle to Chinas. As such, they had not accumulated enough relics of worth yet. Holy sh*t, host! These gold bars are very valuable! Did you know that gold bars from the Ming dynasty are more valuable than gold bars from modern times? Its still worth a few hundred thousand yuan, right? Why is the host so disappointed? Thats right!! Gold: why am I constantly being looked down upon! Actually, if you were in ancient times, these dozen or so gold bars would probably be very valuable. But relics that can withstand the test of time are usually artworks with high artistic value. In ancient times, a single gold bar could probably purchase a cultural relic worth a hundred million in later generations. However, if said gold bar were to be carried forward to modern times, it was probably not even worth a hundred million. Luo Feng looked at Qin Rubing with regret and stuffed the gold bars back into the vase. He held the vase and placed it back on the pillar without sparing a second glance. In the antique world, gold bars were really not good collectibles unless they were converted into another form or had intricate carvings engraved upon them, Finally! Lets take a look at these boxes! Luo Feng licked his lips. Personally, he felt that the boxes were the main prize within the chamber. After all, the big red dot was located right underneath the boxes. Nevertheless, Luo Feng took his time in opening the boxes. He had to put up a good show for the stream, after all. It looks like the wood of these boxes is top-grade chicken-wing wood! Qin Rubing looked at the patterns on the boxes and immediately recognized them. Yes, its indeed very good chicken-wing wood! Luo Feng nodded as he reached out for one of the boxes. His slender fingers slowly explored the box, inch by inch. Finally, he found the joint that separated the lid from the rest of the box. It did not seem to be locked. And there were no steel nails used. Luo Feng opened it without hesitation. With a creak, the box that had been sealed for hundreds of years was finally opened. Dust immediately flew up. Qin Rubing could not help but fan the dust with her fair hands. What a heavy box! Little Qin, come and help, dont just stand there! It was not because the box was difficult to open. It was because many years had passed, and it was not lubricated enough. After all, the box was large and probably weighed over a hundred catties. Should we clean some of the dust thats blocking the box first, maybe it will be easier to open? Qin Rubing suggested as she pushed the boxs lid. After all, if the box was pushed too hard and broken, they would have lost on a cultural relic worth 100 thousand yuan. Its fine, theres a buckle, it wont break! Luo Feng said with a smile. Soon, the two of them worked together and finally managed to open the box that was stuck with dust. Luo Feng even shook it up and down a few times. Chapter 131 - 131 Luo Fengs Single Product Record Broken! Valued at 240 Million! (2) 131 Luo Fengs Single Product Record Broken! Valued at 240 Million! (2) When the box was finally opened, the viewers who had laid eyes to the contents stored within were immediately dumbfounded. Holy f*ck! Host, youre rich again! So many treasures! Every inch of the chest was filled with piles upon piles of silver. There were also gold bars, and while some of their luster had it been lost, they could still be made out as silver and gold. Just the silver and gold alone had already taken up more than half of the box. Not to mention, there were also some jewelry stored within. The visual impact of opening the box was definitely the highest in the channel thus far. It was to be expected. After all, gold, silver, and jewelries transcended both boundaries of time and space, as they were all visual spectacles. After catching a glimpse of the contents, Luo Feng sealed the box shut. There was no need to go through the contents of the box one by one. He was still in the ancient tomb, after all, and there were many more treasures waiting to be discovered. He closed the box and went to the second box. Damn, host, how are you so calm? Yeah, you do know that this is a chest full of gold and silver, right? Wow, wow, this is too shocking! This Chinese mans livestream is so interesting. I hope its not scripted! (*In Korean) To this foreigner here, how can you still think that this stream is scripted after all youve seen? (*In Korean) Hahaha! Theres actually a big shot here who knows Korean? But, host, why did you close the box? Im not satisfied yet! It only contained some gold, silver, and jewelry. Theyre not really worth looking through, Id rather see more artistic pieces! At this moment, Luo Feng had made his way to the second box. Again, it was made of the same wood material as the previous one, which meant that the box alone was already worth a hundred thousand yuan. Luo Feng gave Qin Rubing a knowing nod, and the two of them worked together to open the box again. What awaited him in the box had surprised even Luo Feng. He looked quickly around the tomb and suddenly felt that there was more than meets the eye to it. Of course, there were only two items in the box. At first glance, it looked like it had already been looked through by the earlier tomb raiders. But On second thought, that cant possibly have happened. Even if it has already been looked through by the raiders, why would they leave these two items behind? That would be peak stupidity, or perhaps idiocy. The more likely scenario is that this box only contains two items since the beginning. One of the items was a palm-sized porcelain bowl. The other was a scroll that contained calligraphy and painting works. Luo Feng was very excited as he picked up the porcelain bowl. This was because the porcelain bowl was the big red dot he had seen earlier. [ Ding! Congratulations, host! ] [ This is the most valuable item youve found so far! ] [ 240 million! ] [ A chicken cup1 from the Chenghua Emperor period of the Ming Dynasty! ] Even though Luo Feng already knew that the big red dot was worth between 100 million and 1 billion yuan, he still could not help but be dazzled by the 240 million valuation of the cup. He was rich. He had hit the jackpot. He had really hit the jackpot this time. This was indeed the most valuable item he had discovered thus far. 240 million yuan. His current mansion was only worth 180 million yuan. With this one bowl, he could exchange it for a mansion that could house dozens of mistresses. He had really struck it rich. He really could not figure out how a tomb erected in the middle of nowhere could contain such a valuable piece of treasure. It was for this reason Luo Feng had subconsciously looked around the tomb earlier. He was very curious about the identity of the tombs owner. Although the passageways leading to the main burial chamber was very ordinary, like a big villa in a village, it was large in scale and had no artistic value, after what he had found, Luo Feng felt that the owner was a person of great influence. The Forbidden City Museum: Mr. Luo, can you give us a closer look at this porcelain? Damn! Even the folks from the Beijing Museum are here to join in the fun? Arent they the most authoritative of all state-owned museums? The host is going places! He really is! Weve witnessed countless God-level organizations appearing tonight! Unfortunately, Luo Feng was not paying attention to his chat. He observed the porcelain bowl in his hand in multiple angles and he just could not put it down. Soon, Luo Feng revealed a smile that could make countless young models tremble with excitement. Brothers, do you know what this is? I havent seen this smile of Old Luo for a long time! In the past, when he smiled like this, it meant that he had found something that was worth several Ferraris and luxury goods! Yes, its been a while since weve seen the host smile so contentedly! Old fans know that this smile means money! Just a moment ago with the blue and white porcelain, it seemed like the host was disappointed, so what does this mean for his latest find? Terrifying! I think I need to take some quick heart pills, or my heart wont be able to take it! Can we hear the price now? Perhaps a few hundred million yuan? The f*ck? Hundred of millions? I think the hosts smile, which hasnt appeared for a long time, indicates goods worth hundreds of millions! Wang Yousheng who was still on his way could not resist to give his piece. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the auspicious chicken cup from the Ming dynasty! Oh? Master Wang? Isnt that the porcelain expert? Haha, whatd you know, Old Wang actually knows how to use the chat? Chicken cup? The heck is that? Hahaha, I dont understand. Its better to just tell us the value! F*ck! Its Doucai? This is the pinnacle of Ming Dynasty craftsmanship! If this thing is real, I feel like the anchors value will double in this wave! F*ck! Double value? What does that mean? The anchors value is now around 200 million yuan, so he What do you mean? Dont brag so much, alright? Isnt it just a bowl? Luo Feng grinned and addressed his viewers. This is by no means a cheap item, my friends. It is worth around 200 to 300 million yuan! Chapter 132 - 132 Luo Fengs Single Product Record Broken! Valued at 240 Million! (3) 132 Luo Fengs Single Product Record Broken! Valued at 240 Million! (3) Its actually the Chenghua Emperors Doucai Chicken Cup? Thats unbelievable Qin Rubing had seen many priceless antiques in her lifetime. But at this moment, she was unable to remain calm. Luo Feng was right. The price of the relic had indeed exceeded 100 million. Heck, it was actually worth around 300 million. Damn! 2 to 3 hundred million? That cant be right, right? Why wouldnt it be? Do you not know what that item is? Ive looked up the item a while ago, and it seems that there have been 20 public transactions of such item before, and without exception, they were all sold between the range Old Luo had mentioned earlier! Why? Why? Really? A few hundred million!? Im so jealous! How many young models can the host woo now? This is not just about young models, its enough to buy a luxury apartment in the Central Business District of Beijing! Two of them at that! Its just a bowl. Why is it worth hundreds of millions? Whats the use of it? If there was a way to spit on Luo Feng in real life, the collective sour saliva from his viewers would probably be enough to drown Luo Feng. Hehe, if you wish to know what use it has, then Im afraid its really useless! Qin Rubing chuckled. But its not like all antiques need to have a practical use, right? Otherwise, we should just wreck the Emperors heirloom seals! Pfft. The moment Luo Feng heard Qin Rubings joke, he instantly broke into laughter. It was very satisfying. He did not expect Qin Rubing to be this good at dissing people. Indeed, most antiques dont have any practical value! But even so, why are they so expensive? Luo Feng asked his viewers. Its actually very simple. There are about 20 or so chicken cups in the collection, and these chicken cups were all personally designed by Emperor Chenghua himself. Moreover, all these chicken cups were inscribed with a personal message meant for his beloved concubine! In ancient times, this set of bowls would have been used exclusively by the imperial family, meant only for the emperor and his concubines to drink wine from! And even if we ignore whatever theyre currently worth, back in the late Ming dynasty, each chicken cup were already worth an astronomical amount of money! According to the Veritable Records of the Ming Emperor, Emperor Shizong had a pair of Chenghua enameled chicken cups worth one hundred thousand coins. And by coins, I mean ten thousand copper coins of the Ming Dynasty! Cheng kiln porcelain is known for its polychrome decoration, and among wine cups, the chicken cup is considered the finest. This goes to show that from its creation until now, it has always been an exceptionally valuable cultural relic! Of course, to people of the modern era like us, these chicken cups might seem like a standard bowl, but back in ancient times, they are considered to be wine cups! It is for this reason that they are known as chicken cups in the antique world, but for us modern folks, we can also call them chicken bowls! Luo Feng went into a long spiel of what could be considered as useless knowledge to most of his viewers. However, unlike the usual response he got, most of his viewers were listening with great interest this time around. After all, the item under scrutiny this time was in a class of its own, costing hundreds of millions of yuan, unlike his usual discoveries that only went for a few hundred thousand yuan. They wanted to get to the bottom of why it was priced this highly. So youre saying that Emperor Chenghua personally crafted it and gave it to his girlfriend as a birthday present? No wonder its worth so much! Haha, Emperor Chenghuas girlfriend! What crude vocabulary! The host can probably retire after this, right? Yes, this is probably more than enough for him! I dont think he needs to grind this hard anymore! If I were the host, Id save the money into a bank and make tens of thousands from interest while I spend the rest of my life indulging in debauchery every day! The heck? Do you actually think that tens of thousands is enough to afford a model every day? Are you stupid? How much do you think tens of thousands is? If you ignore the celebrities, online influencers, or any other popular personality and instead focus on folks from regular occupations, even the most beautiful of women in their line of work would only make 7 to 8 thousand yuan a month! Thats true. Beauties that cost around 10 thousand yuan are indeed among the upper class of what you can usually find. The only reason these influencers and celebrities are worth such exorbitant prices is due to the simps that are supporting them! How on earth did the conversation derail this much? Luo Feng looked at his chat and was momentarily at a loss for words. He turned to look at Qin Rubing and noticed that she too was perplexed and frustrated at what she was reading, causing her to roll her eyes at the messages sent every few lines. On a deeper level, Luo Feng sort of agreed with what his chat was saying. A woman priced at 10,000 yuan had to be the cream of the crop in terms of looks. If he were to judge Qin Rubing solely based on her looks, he would put her at around 20 thousand yuan, but since she was a young lady of an affluent background, she was not the type that could be bought over with money alone. Luo Feng carefully packed the chicken cup into his shoulder bag. Being what it was, it was too precious to be left lying around Following this, Luo Feng then turned his attention to the scroll located within the same box. The wood on both ends of the scroll was of good quality, and it had shown no signs of degradation even after 500 years. The paper used for the painting was made out of cotton cloth, which was capable of preserving whatever artwork that was inscribed on it for longer periods of time. Without a doubt, calligraphy and paintings, were definitely the most valuable relics in the antique world. Why, when they were just mere paintings? Well, thats because the value of art can be reflected the most within paintings. No matter how exquisite ones craftsmanship is, it was nothing compared to the artistic depths that could be conveyed with a painting. Upon unfurling the scroll, Luo Feng was greeted an artwork that contained mountains, rivers, a village, and a person studying within a small house. [Ding! You have found a painting from the end of the Yuan dynasty and early Ming dynasty!] [ Wang Meng (1308-1385)s work! Reading in the Village ] [ Value: 21 million ] This painting is so dull. Its definitely not worth a lot! Brother, as long as its an ancient painting from a few hundred years ago, theres no way it could be cheap! Chapter 133 - 133 Luo Fengs Single Product Record Broken! Valued at 240 Million! (4) 133 Luo Fengs Single Product Record Broken! Valued at 240 Million! (4) Indeed. Any regular painting from primary school students wouldve been burned to ashes a long time ago, and as such, any painting that manages to survive until now indicates that they had been drawn by great artists. These sort of paintings would usually retain high collectible value even since ancient times! Thats right! Items that can survive until the present day are all items of high quality! Hence, they are very valuable! Hmm, doesnt this painting look a little familiar?! Yeah, I seem to recall my teacher mentioning something like this in class! An expert sits quietly, leisurely reading while incense burns in the background? Wait, now that you mention it, I seem to recall something like that! Ive seen a replica in my school! At this moment. Some art students and top students had an epiphany, but they were quickly wrought with confusion. Why has this appeared here? Does this mean that there are two of this artwork? Huh? What are you guys saying? The host just dug this out, and yet youve claimed to seen it before? Could this situation be scripted after all? Host, you shouldve made sure that the artwork hasnt been unearthed before if you wish to script this scenario! I reversed image searched the drawing, and I found that its currently located within a museum! At this moment. An old man from the Dongshan Museum suddenly received a call about a certain painting stored in his premises. Apparently someone has dug out the exact same thing? What could be the meaning of this? The old man was dumbfounded. He immediately tuned into the stream that had been mentioned. There should only be one copy in this world, he thought. How could there be another one? Whose was the real one? Whose was fake? Luo Feng noticed the barrage of messages and explained with a grin, This painting of mine is indeed Wang Mengs Reading in the Village. Im aware of another copy that exists at the Dongshan Museum, but neither are fakes! Both are equally as authentic! Host, what do you mean? How can both of them be genuine? I remember back when Reading in the Village was first auctioned, it seemed to be unsold because there was no evidence to prove it was a fake, but there was also no evidence to prove it was genuine! So the one the host dug up is definitely genuine? No need to rush, guys, Ill explain it to you all! Luo Feng hurriedly answered. The matter is simple. This painting was originally presented to the Ming emperor by Wang Meng, but the handler had further processed the painting for unscrupulous purposes! He sliced the painting into two halves and spliced it with a copy of the artwork, keeping the actual lower half for himself, and leaving the actual top half for the emperor! Therefore, half of both paintings that current exist are fakes However, if joined together, the final painting would probably be worth hundreds of millions! So, do you all finally understand what I mean when I called both copies authentic? In the antique world, there is much controversy over this painting. Huang Huangshis opinion is very sharp. He believes that this work was not only not painted by Wang Meng, but was also a fake copy from the late Ming period. Unfortunately, there were no other known genuine Wang Meng works that could be compared, making it difficult to distinguish between genuine and fake works from aspects such as inscriptions, seals, records, and circulation. Although this painting is only from the end of the Yuan and beginning of the Ming dynasties, it has a great reputation, but unfortunately it is incomplete, and thus, is only worth a little money! Luo Feng had a twinge of disappointment in his voice. Had the handler of the artwork not split it in two to deceive the emperor, Luo Feng would likely have the original copy in his hands, and would not be stuck in his current awkward situation, where the cost of his goods had been significantly reduced. Damn, so this is how it is, huh?! Damn, these ancient people are really f*cked up! Yup! If they werent so greedy, the price of this painting wouldnt have been reduced so much! But heres the big question, how come a painting meant for the emperor is stored within this ancient tomb? Did the owner steal it from the Imperial Palace? Youre thinking too much. The painting probably didnt even make it into the palace to begin with. Since the painting was split into two halves, perhaps this is the portion that didnt make it to the palace! Of course, during that peaceful era, such a painting could not have been circulated from the palace. There could only be one explanation, that it was a reward from the emperor. Luo Feng was not too attached to the painting, especially after noting its price. With that, he began shifting towards the last wooden box instead Chapter 134 - 134 Shock! Danshu Iron Certificate! Death Exemption Medallion! (1) 134 Shock! Danshu Iron Certificate! Death Exemption Medallion! (1) Before Long, under the combined efforts of Luo Feng and Qin Rubing, they had managed to open up the final box. With a creak, the contents of the box was revealed. The items inside were all books. It was a full box. There was no gap at all. Most of the books were slightly yellowed. They were indeed antique books from hundreds of years ago. Oh my God, its just some ancient books! Host, hurry up and look for a book that teaches the 18 Dragon Subduing Palms! Hahaha! Wheres the Sunflower Manual? Ancient books arent really worth much unless theyre the only copy! It would be great if I could get a copy of Hua Tuos Green Salve Anthology! Luo Feng picked up a random book. [ Ding! Ancient book, age: Ming dynasty. Value: 110 thousand ] Huh Are ancient books this worthless? Does that mean that all these books are only worth around a few million yuan? The Art of War by Sun Tzu, The Six Secret Teachings, The Three Strategies, The Wu Zi Art of War, The Art of War by Sun Bin, The Sima Way, The Wei Liaozi, Li Wei Gongs Question and Answer He looked through several books in a row. Are they all military books? Host, why are they all military books? Could the owner of this tomb be a general? Hurry up and open the coffin. Lets see if it gives more information on who the owner of the tomb is! This tomb has likely been gone through before. Otherwise, how would you explain the lack of a tombstone? Seeing the chest full of books, Luo Feng decided that it was not worth his time for now. After all, if he were to go through each and every single book, it would waste a lot of time. [ Ding! A coffin from the Ming dynasty! [ [ Gold Nanmu1! ] [ Worth 1.88 million! ] Hmm, theres only 1 yellow dot on the coffin? This means that whatevers contained within costs 1 to 10 million yuan? Its likely referring to the coffin itself, right? So, does that mean that theres nothing valuable in the coffin? Thinking of this The situation struck Luo Feng as rather odd. As the tomb owner, shouldnt he be keeping the most valuable items with him? How could there be nothing good within the coffin? It was rather strange. However, since there was nothing good in it, Luo Feng did not bother to open it up. Brothers, I wont open the coffin. The archeologists from the government are coming. and if we dont leave any scraps for them to pick up, I bet theyll probably throw a fit! Ill be generous just this once! Luo Feng flashed his audience a wide grin, a grin that always made his viewers imagination run wild. It felt as if Old Luo was scamming them again. Damn, why not open the coffin? Weve come all the way here, whats the point if we dont open it? I really cant sleep if you dont open the coffin today! Go f*ck yourself yall. Why open it this late at night? Are you trying to cost me my sleep!? There arent much items in this tomb, so Im just trying to fool around! Im very curious about who the owner of the tomb is! Ive roughly calculated Old Luos harvest today! Its estimated to be around 700 to 800 million! I doubt it, to me, he made 500 million tops today! The prices of the items Luo Feng found havent been appraised yet, so Im just roughly estimating! At this moment, the governments official experts who had seen how wise Luo Feng was and had actually left the coffin for them to open felt nothing but gratitude towards the young streamer. Thats great! Thats great! He left us the most valuable coffin! You know, the things inside the coffins are usually the most precious! Thats right, well be able to broaden our horizons once we open it! Of course. They were well aware that even if they made it to the scene, none of the treasures there would belong to them. They would only be there to push the advancement of archaeology. Even if they helped Luo Feng out with the archaeology, the items would still belong to Luo Feng. Nevertheless, they would at least have the chance of uncovering these items firsthand, which would be a much more novel experience than watching through a livestream. Luo Feng was making a round of the burial chamber, while he made a plan to extract all the treasures marked by the dots within it. However, upon reaching a certain spot, he paused. The ground was paved with flat stone bricks. Through his naked eyes, it did not seem like anything was out of normal. However, through the systems sight, Luo Feng could tell that there was a whole new world beneath it. Luo Feng looked at the spot with great interest. However, instead of rushing to see what it contained, Luo Feng addressed his audience first. Guys, theres something off with this tomb! Whats wrong, Luo Feng? What did you find? Qin Rubing immediately asked. Whats wrong? Is there an evil spirit? Is there a mummy? Are you possessed by the devil?! Luo Feng answered, Little Qin, take a look around you. Based off the scale and structure of this tomb, you can tell that it does not belong to any ordinary merchant. It likely belongs to a government official, one who has a high position! After all, its impossible for an ordinary person to lay hands on Emperor Chenghuas colorful chicken cup, and even more so for them to obtain a Reading in the Village painting! Luo Feng continued, And those three stone pillars are also very strange. They feel like a tribute. The items placed on them should be of equal status to the tomb owners status, and while there isnt an issue with the Tomb-sealing brick as well as the cricket jar; the porcelain jar filled with gold bricks felt rather odd! Plus, he already has a chest full of gold and silver, so why bother putting in more gold bars into the porcelain jar? Moreover, it is inconsistent to have a box of gold, silver, and jewelry as burial goods, but to place a cricket jar on the stone pillar! Furthermore, there was a chicken cup and a precious painting in one of the boxes. It is obvious that the owner of the tomb attached great importance to the two items! All of this indicates that there are a lot of treasures in this tomb chamber! However, this tomb is missing something very important, which is the evidence of the owners identity! With the tomb owners wealth, his status in life must have been high! But it is unreasonable that there is no tombstone here! Chapter 135 - 135 Shock! Danshu Iron Certificate! Death Exemption Medallion! (2) 135 Shock! Danshu Iron Certificate! Death Exemption Medallion! (2) Had the tomb raiders managed to access the main burial chamber, all these items would definitely have been taken away. However, even if we cant detect any missing items here, we could still judge based off the items that could be found inside their bags, and clearly, neither tomb raiders had managed to get their hands on anything valuable. From this, we can confirm that the main burial chamber has not yet been excavated. Luo Feng thought for a moment before adding, And that is why I suspect that the tomb owner has hidden anything that could potentially reveal his identity! Following this, Luo Feng made an obvious showing of him scanning across the burial chamber before commenting, This main burial chamber isnt particularly big, but if he were to hide his items, it would definitely be within this area! Although I havent opened the coffin yet, Im sure theres nothing in there that can prove the tomb owners identity! Why? A viewer asked. Hehe, its very simple. If the intention is to hide ones identity, why would you put items that would prove it inside your own coffin! After all, the first thing that most people do upon accessing the main burial chamber is to open up the coffin, no? Personally, I think that the treasures Ive found thus far were meant to be a red herring for tomb raiders! Perhaps to the owner of the tomb, these treasures are not worth mentioning at all. It is for this reason that he placed them in obvious spots. Its as if hes telling tomb raiders to just take them away and leave! After seeing all the distractions and smokescreens that the tomb owner had placed, Luo Feng was now extremely curious as to who the tomb owner was. He had a strong hunch that the hidden items would very well prove the tomb owners identity, and would likely be worth more than even the chicken cup he had found earlier. After mulling on the hosts words, this seems to be the case! I think the host is right! Its indeed not befitting of the tomb owners status to use a cricket jar as a burial object! And who puts gold bars in porcelainware? It might be something thats common in the past, though? Try not to overthink it. Not to mention anything else, the fact that what meager amount of treasures here are also extremely exquisite proves that the owner is a person of great status. So, its all the more odd that they havent left their tombstone to prove their identity! Luo Feng chuckled as he observed the treasure dots around him. A tomb can only be so big, so, there are only a certain number of spots where the owner can hide his treasures in. Its either under the floor tiles or within the walls! Luo Feng walked as he spoke, knocking the floor tiles leading the way to the coffin inch by inch with a rod as he did so. Even though he knew where the treasures were hidden, there was no need to locate them immediately. Thonk. Suddenly. Luo Feng heard a hollow sound ringing out from one of the tiles. Hehe, does this sound hollow or what? Perhaps Ive found what Ive been looking for! Luo Feng exclaimed while staring at the dot underneath him. After 10 or so minutes of acting, he could finally put it to rest. What is it? Arent they just floor tiles? Maybe the workers who installed the floor tiles is half-baked, making it sound hollow. Host, dont overthink this! I also hired a half-baked worker to work on my houses floor tiles, and I get the same hollow sound too! I wonder what would happen if that tile really contains the hidden treasures the host has hypothesized. Perhaps the tomb owner would leap out his tomb in anger? Hahaha, that would be fun to see! Itll be Old Luo vs a Mummy! I dont doubt the hosts instincts when it comes to treasure-hunting! Hurry up and dig up the tile! Could this be shoddy work from the tomb workers or could there be actual treasures hidden below? Seeing as Luo Feng was on the cusp of yet another discovery, many of the viewers soon turned green-eyed with jealousy. Nevertheless, they could not help but be impressed at the hosts intuition for treasure. After all, if it was anyone else, or any other tomb raider, they would likely have taken away the visible treasures and left none the wiser. Luo Feng dug the tip of the hoe into the gap of the floor tiles. But he was not in a hurry to dig it out. Instead, he knocked on the floor tiles a few more times. Through this, Luo Feng was able to get a mental image of the hollow structure underneath him. It was rectangular, spanning 2 meters in depth and 0.5 meters in width. This meant that the space below was rather big. After confirming the mental blueprint in his mind, Luo Feng then dug at the bricks with a proper plan in mind. Luo Feng lifted the Swallowtail Hoe and dug out a tile. With the Swallowtail Hoes death-avoiding ability in play, Luo Feng had no worries of encountering danger while digging up the floor tiles. After lifting up the first tile, the ensuing pieces were much easier. However, with Qin Rubing holding her own hunting knife and helping by the side, the speed at which they progressed was improved even further. Around 15 minutes earlier. A space which was 2 meters deep and half a meter wide, appeared. Damn, as the host predicted, the ground is hollow! The host is awesome! Im really in awe! My respect for Old Luo is an the endless River! Its also like the flooding of the Yellow River, out of control. The light were dim, so Luo Feng shone his flashlight into the pit and found a long wooden box. Could it contain a sword? Upon noticing the boxs shape, Qin Rubing could not help but think that it was a sword case. After all, she had seen plenty of antiques in her lifetime, and could more or less make out relics based off their shape. [ Ding! You have found a treasured sword from the Ming dynasty! ] [ Value: 6.5 million ] As expected. Qin Rubings guess was right. However, unlike Qin Rubings astute intuition, the viewers had all sorts of different ideas in mind. It cant be a sword. Maybe its a painting? Yeah, a long box like this can hold a lot of things! Perhaps its a walking stick made of pure gold? Luo Feng nodded and looked at Qin Rubing. Maybe it really is a sword! Immediately after, since the wooden box was not locked. Chapter 136 - 136 Shock! Danshu Iron Certificate! Death Exemption Medallion! (3) 136 Shock! Danshu Iron Certificate! Death Exemption Medallion! (3) With a simple lift, the long lid covering the chest was hoisted upwards, revealing the content within it. Is it really a weapon? Host, be careful. Weapons found in ancient tombs are usually cursed objects! Theres a sword hidden underground. What does this mean? Thats right. Why did the owner hide the item under the floor tiles? Luo Feng quickly took out the sword and wielded it in his hands. He had to admit that he found the weapon rather hefty. The scabbard seemed to be made of bronze. After all, bronze and standard iron rusting were distinctly different from one another. The patterns carved on the scabbard looked very exquisite. It did not look like the swords used by ordinary soldiers or swordsmen. Judging from the shape and the carvings, its a treasured sword used by some ancient officials, and it must be at the level of the 3 dukes and 9 ministers! The moment Luo Fengs voice subsided, he immediately used his thumb to hold up the tip of the scabbard, drawing it out in one swift motion, and letting out a schwing sound just like the movies. Luo Feng observed the tip of the blade, but was left feeling a little disappointed. In the end, it was an ancient craft that was unable to stand the test of time and had rusted. In the world of cultural relics, there were very few swords that had been preserved nicely and would not rust, This was stainless steel had not been invented in the past. He returned the sword to its scabbard and placed it back into the box. Then, he moved to the next treasure dot. Perhaps the sword could prove the identity of the tomb owner, but Luo Feng did not have the time to scrutinized it properly. There were many more dots waiting for him. Thump thump thump. Thump thump thump. Luo Feng started to knock on the floor tiles near the coffin again. The act went on for more than 10 minutes. Once he felt that it was time, he headed straight for one of the dots. I think Ive found one again! Just like before, Luo Feng dug out the floor tiles with Qin Rubing, and within the hollow space, there was a weapon worth a million or so. The situation repeated itself until the 6th item found, which was yet another sword. Luo Feng stood up and walked a few meters away. He looked around the coffin and said, These 6 swords were all surrounding the coffin. I think its some kind of protective formation! Luo Feng glanced at the rest of the treasure points again. There were 4 more to be discovered. The 4 treasure markers were located about 40 centimeters behind the stone pillar. Luo Feng first walked to the stone pillar where the cricket jar was placed. He casually knocked a few times on the floor tiles around it. Brothers, it should also be hollow below! He pretended to be surprised. Immediately after. After squatting down. He started to dig up the floor tiles very skillfully. Damn! What kind of deity is this streamer? Even novel protagonists arent as skilled as the host! Ikr, Hu Bayi? More like Who Bayi! In front of the host, he is nothing! Hu Bayi might be a protagonist, but it feels like the host has cheats on! Hahaha! In the face of cheats, the protagonists plot armor is nothing! F*ck! Its almost 4 am. Ill just call in sick to work tomorrow! Yeah, just take a leave! Ive already prepared my resignation letter! As long as I dont work hard, the boss can forget about driving a luxury car or sleeping around with young models! Brother, how much do you earn? 1800 yuan! Then its fine. The boss cant even bear to fire an employee like you. I think hell give you 3 days off tomorrow! It was already 4 in the morning. Even though the number of viewers had declined, Luo Feng was still maintaining a viewership numbering in the millions. This was a testament to how entertaining his stream was. If it was not, half of them would likely be gone by now. After all, no one would want to affect their work just to watch a boring livestream in the middle of the night. However, Luo Fengs level of professionalism had stunned many experts, graduate students, and even some treasure-hunting masters. They felt like children compared to Luo Feng. What is this? After the floor tiles were dug up. Luo Feng opened a box that was about 35 centimeters long. Inside it was a metal sheet that was bent inward, and there were some words densely inscribed on it. [ Ding! Congratulations, host! ] [ This is the Ming dynastys Danshu Iron Certificate! ] [ It is worth 180 million! ] F*ck! !!!! !!!! In an instant. Luo Feng was dumbstruck once more. What the f*ck? Is this an actual Danshu Iron Certificate!? Compared to the value of the item, Luo Feng was more shocked by the status of the tomb owner. Luo Feng carefully picked up the box containing the certificate with a calm expression. Technically, however, what Luo Feng wielded was no longer a Danshu Iron Certificate. A standard Danshu Iron Certificate had an iron cover inscribed with text written in cinnabar, which was a type of red ink, meant to pardon meritorious officials from whatever crimes they were accused of. It was more accurate to call the item Luo Feng had found a Golden Iron Certificate. Because the words were not written in cinnabar, but in gold powder. Of course, whether it was gold powder or silver powder, they could still be called a Danshu Iron Certificate since they more or less belonged to the same category. Luo Feng examined the box and found that the wood that it was crafted from was of very high quality. The system had informed him that it was made of fragrant rosewood, meaning that the box alone was already worth millions. Not to mention the exquisite carvings engraved on it. He picked up the box from the pit and shone his flashlight over it, revealing the items full appearance to both Qin Rubing and his viewers. A bent iron sheet. The formerly golden words on it were no longer golden in color and had blackened slightly. Chapter 137 - 137 Shock! Danshu Iron Certificate! Death Exemption Medallion! (4) 137 Shock! Danshu Iron Certificate! Death Exemption Medallion! (4) However, the densely packed words were still legible. Damn! What is this? It looks so familiar, as if Ive seen it somewhere before? This kind of iron sheet Holy crap! Could it be a Danshu Iron Certificate? (o) F * ck! ()! A Danshu Iron Certificate? What the f*ck!? Holy cow! !!!!! !!!!! In an instant, the chatroom exploded with activity. In that case, the owner of this tomb is a great hero. Otherwise, why would he have something as honorable as a Danshu Iron Certificate? I am an international student from Korea. May I ask what this thing is? I have never heard of such a term before! Hey there, Korean sister, let me answer you. This is a death-exemption medallion! This is a certificate issued by the emperor to citizens who have accomplished great achievements. Aside from the crime of treason, those who wield this certificate are exempted from all crimes! Realizing that a Korean female had joined the room, many of the perverts lying in wait within the stream chat instantly perked up. After all, that nation was known for churning out gorgeous women. Luo Feng chimed in, This isnt any old Danshu Iron Certificate, its a Gold Iron Certificate. The text that are inscribed onto the medallion are not written in cinnabar, but gold powder! But theres no need to pay too much attention to this small detail. It essentially serves the same purpose! There are also iron certificates that have their texts written in silver powder, but just like the Gold Iron Certificate, it functions the same as the original Danshu Iron Certificates! Behind Luo Fengs confident appearance, he was actually rather confused at the turn of events. The fact that he had obtained a Danshu Iron Certificate had turned all his assumptions about the tombs owner on their head! From what Luo Feng knew, none of the Danshu Iron Certificates issued to the generals back in the Ming dynasty were death-exemption certificates. However, he was also aware that the labors of these iron certificate holders are recorded within the certificate themselves! Once he had read through the list of accolades written on the certificate, perhaps he would finally be able to determine the tomb owners identity. Very quickly. Luo Feng started to read through words on the iron certificate. After looking at it for a while Luo Feng felt a little stunned. This iron certificate seems to belong to the founding hero of the Ming Dynasty, Li Shanchang! But according to official history, he should have been executed by Zhu Yuanzhang, so its impossible for someone like him to have such a tomb in his hometown! Li Shanchang (1314-1390), with the courtesy name Baishi, was from Dingyuan in Haozhou. He was a founding hero of the Ming Dynasty. Li Shanchang loved to read and was intelligent from a young age. Later, he joined forces with Zhu Yuanzhang and fought alongside him, risking his life many times and achieving many merits, on par with the Han Dynasty prime minister Xiao He. In the early years of the Hongwu period, he was appointed as the Left Prime Minister, and later was appointed as the Duke of Xuanguo. He was ordered to oversee the compilation of the Yuan Shi, and wrote books such as Taizu Xunlu and Da Ming Ji Li.'' In the third year of the Hongwu period (1370), he was conferred the title Minister of State Building and Virtue Promoting Sincerity and Maintaining Justice, and promoted to special advanced light virtuous doctor, left pillar state, grand tutor, left prime minister of the Zhongshu, and elevated to Duke of Hanguo. His annual salary was four thousand stones, and his descendants were hereditary, making him a high-ranking court official. In the twenty-third year of the Hongwu period (1390), Li Shanchang and more than seventy of his relatives, including his wife, daughter, younger brother, and nephew, were all executed by Zhu Yuanzhang, who was investigating the rebellion of Hu Weiyong. He was 77 years old at the time. In the Nanming Hongguang regime, he was posthumously named Xiangmin. Holy f*ck! This is big news! Massive news! Li Shanchangs iron certificate? Damn, I was sleepy after staying up this late into the night, but now Im fully awake! Yeah! Its explosive news! Even though it was 4 in the morning, the livestream was still very popular. Not only that, but the Weibo hot search was also constantly buzzing and couldnt stop. What Luo Feng had unearthed shocked people on Weibo hot search again and again, especially with the appearance of the incredible artifact, the Danshu Iron Certificate, which left many Chinese netizens in an uproar. After all, it was an extremely valuable relic. Major museums, antique shops, and cultural relic bureaus went wild at the news, and despite being in the wee hours of the morning, many employees from these organizations were frantically calling up their contacts and trying to get in touch with people of power. We must make Luo Feng turn it in No, we must buy it! Im getting old. Ive almost forgotten the laws now! Had the relic been discovered 20 years ago Private organizations? Hehe, you can get lost. It would undoubtedly be confiscated and made into the governments property. But now, they had no right to demand Luo Feng to turn it in. The only path they had was to purchase it from Luo Feng through legal channels since he had already secured the proper permits. Nevertheless, they simply had to get their hands on the relic as it would undoubtedly become the centerpiece of whichever organization that purchases it. They had no time to sleep. Time was of the essence if they wished to obtain the relic for themselves. No one wanted to let other organizations beat them to the punch. Naturally, since Luo Feng was no collector, and only digs treasures for the sake of selling them, so long as an organization was willing to offer him the right price, he would not hesitate to sell the iron certificate away. Back in the main burial chamber. Although the viewers were fascinated at the discovery of the Danshu Iron Certificate They still urged Luo Feng to continue searching to see if there were any other good items hidden under the tiles. As such, Luo Feng put a halt to his inspection of the certificate and handed it over to Qin Rubing. Looking at how curious and excited she was at holding the relic, however, Luo Feng could not help but smile as she was like a little girl who had just received a Barbie doll. Then, he told her to stay put and went to search for the treasure markers. After finding the marker closest to the coffin, which was the closest of the remaining 3 treasure markers, Luo Feng guessed that the item, which was so close to the coffin, might be able to prove the identity of the tomb owner. Thock thock. Luo Feng knocked on the tile, and pretended to be surprised to find a hollow space below. Theres something here! With that, Luo Feng began to dig again. Little Qin, stop looking at the iron certificate and help me out here! He shouted. With Qin Rubings help, they worked together and within 3 minutes, they removed several tiles. After all, the hollow part underneath was not that large Of course, after working together in the tomb, the relationship between the two of them had also improved significantly. Especially when Luo Feng called her Little Qin, she did not object. A box made of gold Nanmu? Qin Rubing looked at the item hidden underneath the tiles, and could immediately tell that it was very valuable. However [ Ding! You have found a d*ck! ] [ Ming Dynasty! ] [ Value: ??????? ] What the f*ck? What the hell? An actual d*ck? What is this? Luo Feng was also dumbfounded for a moment Chapter 138 - 138 Tomb Owners Identity, Revealed! The Priceless Item Within the Pagoda! (1) 138 Tomb Owners Identity, Revealed! The Priceless Item Within the Pagoda! (1) While he was staring at the majestic-looking wooden box. Qin Rubing wanted to reach out to take it. But Luo Feng shouted, Dont move. ??? Qin Rubing was confused. Could it be that Luo Feng had seen through some mechanism? However What kind of mechanism could such a small box contain? On the other hand, Luo Feng was trying to figure out what was the item truly worth. How could its value be question marks? What a beautiful box. Host, open it quickly. It must be a priceless treasure! Thats right! Such a beautiful box, and its placed closest to the coffin. It must be something good! At least to the tomb owner, it must be something good! Luo Feng took a deep breath. He already had a few theories in mind, but nothing solid yet. He reached out and opened the box. Because of its age, most of its lubricants had already dried out, and he needed to exert some strength to open it up. With a little force, the box finally opened with a crack. At this moment, he could only see that the bottom of the box that was covered with a layer of soft, golden cloth. It seemed to be a high-quality brocade. Brocade of this color was very expensive. Back in the Ming dynasty, only the emperor or people of great stature would be able to afford it. It shone the royal color of gold, after all. Since the owner of the tomb was not the emperor, it was very likely that he was someone from the palace. Upon this realization, a series of information flashed through Luo Fengs mind. The emperors doucai chicken cup The Reading in the Village artwork And the d*ck Everything had fallen into place. It seemed that it was just as he had imagined. The tomb owner was likely a eunuch! F*ck! This is a eunuchs tomb. At this moment, placed atop the golden brocade, was a pagoda made of brass. The pagoda had seven levels and was intricately carved. Inside it was something wrapped in yet another golden brocade. Without needing to spare a second glance, Luo Feng already knew that the item within the pagoda was definitely the eunuchs prized possession. Ill be damned, the host is rich! Is that a golden pagoda? Definitely a national treasure-level cultural relic, its incredible! Absolutely! This golden pagoda is probably worth more than the chicken cup or ancient painting from earlier! Speaking of which, there seems to be something within the pagoda? Is that a river demon in the pagoda? Pfft, is the pagoda suppressing the river demon? Since it is placed inside the the pagoda, I think it must be more precious than the pagoda itself! Everyone was excited to see the brass-made pagoda. Artifacts with such designs were generally not cheap. Even if it were casually placed in a museum, it would be a treasure that could be the centerpiece of the exhibition. If it were placed in the Beijing Museum, it could probably enter among its top 10 most valuable displays. Wow, dont get too excited, this isnt a golden pagoda, its a brass pagoda, but the colors are similar, so its normal for you to make a mistake! Dont blame yourselves for lacking in knowledge again! Luo Feng said, as he found an interface under the pagoda and separated the pedestal. Naturally, he took the thing inside the pagoda. It was heavy. But it seemed that it was only heavy because it was wrapped in many layers of silk. The item inside was not that heavy at all. What is this dull gray object? A pillar of some sort? Im a bit cultured, so to me, it looks like a d*ck? It cant be, right? How is that possible? Appraising is the Long-legged Womans forte. Should we let her take a look? I suddenly have a bold idea. What would Qin Rubing look like with this thing in her hands? It really looks like that thing! Maybe its some kind of abstract art piece? Upon seeing this, many had found its shape resembling a certain phallic organ. However, not many of them had voiced their thoughts After all, no one was willing to believe that the pagoda would hold such an item. Master Gu Santong, can you tell this thing is? Personally, I feel like its a you-know-what. Im unsure, maybe the host will enlighten us! Gu Santong shook his head. At this moment, Luo Feng smiled bitterly and said, Your eyes do not deceive you. Most of you have probably already guessed it correctly. It is indeed a d*ck! ?????? Huh? Whats going on? Anchor, why are you cursing? Even if this thing isnt worth much, you dont have to swear, right? There are millions of people watching you dig for treasures today, including foreign viewers from Japan and Korea, host! You should be more civilized! Qin Rubing could not help but ask, What do you mean? Its very simple, its something that used to be attached to eunuchs! After Luo Feng said this, a wave of silence washed over the chatroom. The only messages that remained were those of question marks. ????? ????? ??????? This This is a eunuchs tomb? Qin Rubing was the first to react. Even so, she did not seem particularly disgusted by the object in Luo Fengs hand. After all, hundreds of years had already passed. Why was there a need to be disgusted by it? Any smell or filth that it used to contain was already long gone. Besides, it was not like she was holding it or anything Yes, this is a Ming dynasty eunuchs tomb. After all, before eunuchs entered the imperial palace in ancient times, they would be castrated! And they would use a box filled with lime to store their private part. Lime would absorb moisture and prevent decay. In this way, when they got old or died, their manhood could be redeemed and buried together with them. Chapter 139 - 139 Tomb Owners Identity, Revealed! The Priceless Item Within the Pagoda! (2) 139 Tomb Owners Identity, Revealed! The Priceless Item Within the Pagoda! (2) Even though Luo Feng had not located anything like an epitaph or a tombstone, with this latest discovery, he could at least assign a profession to the tomb owner. After all, no regular tomb owner would want such an item as part of their burial objects. F*ck! F*ck, it really is a d*ck! F*ck! Im disgusted. Brothers, how are yall feeling? Whats so disgusting about it? Its already been hundreds of years! 666666! Im dying of laughter. Old Luo actually dug out a d*ck!! It sounds like hes cursing someone, but it really is an item that he dug out! Hahaha, thats one item off the bucket list! The tomb owner is probably crying from the heavens! To think that the item he had gone to great lengths to hide had been dug out by the host! I suddenly felt a chill down there! Its alright! Mines still here! It might not be my place to say this, but who does the tomb owner think he is? To think that he would use such a hallowed object as a pagoda just to store his d*ck! Luo Feng pointed at the item and said, From its shape and size, it was probably sent to the chopping board back when the tomb owner was very young! After returning the item back to the pagoda, Luo Feng proceeded to the next treasure. As Im sure most of you have already observed, even if the owner of this tomb is a eunuch, he is no ordinary eunuch. He is an extremely wealthy one! Judging by how the chicken cup and the painting was placed together in a single box right in front of him, its clear that these items were very important to the tomb owner back when he was still alive. Perhaps they were personal gifts from the emperor or his concubines! The chicken cup could only be found during Emperor Chenghuas reign! From this, we can deduce that the tomb owner was a eunuch from the Chenghua era! Then theres the six-sword formation that surrounded the coffin as well as the military books. After all these clues, Im sure most of you have already deduced the eunuchs identity, right? Luo Feng chuckled. After giving out this much clues, the knowledgeable viewers would likely have reached a conclusion. Hmm, what do you think? Who is it? Dont say that we should know. We dont know! Thats right. Dont keep me in suspense. Just tell me the identity of the tomb owner! The host already stated the era the eunuch was from as well as the influence he held. I think we can do a quick search to get an answer! Luo Fengs smirk widened as he said, This persons surname is Wang! You might not know the name of this person, but If I tell you a certain movies name, most of you should know! ????? What movie is it? Wang? Hmm? I only know that there was a Wei Zhongxian in the Ming dynasty! Host, tell us about the movie! Luo Feng answered, Why the movie is of course Flying Swords of Dragon Gate, and the character in question is Yu Huatian! You easterners might not know of him, but to those of us living in the west side, this is a famous individual Oh shit! I figured it out now! Oh, I see, Yu Huatian was based off Eunuch Wang! F*ck! This is the former commander of the western front! Isnt his tomb a little too good? Let me copy a paragraph from Baidu for you: Wang Zhi (birth and death dates unknown), from Dateng Gorge, Guiping County, Guangxi, was a eunuch in the Ming Dynasty during the Chenghua era. He was known as one of the Four Great Eunuchs of the Ming Dynasty, along with Wang Zhen during the reign of Emperor Yingzong, Liu Jin during the reign of Emperor Wu, and Wei Zhongxian during the reign of Emperor Xizong. Thonk thonk thonk. With the mystery now solved, Luo Feng resumed the tile-knocking process in search of the next treasure. Upon hearing a hollow sound, Luo Feng skillfully removed the tiles covering the empty space. Hehe, if its Eunuch Wang, he became an admiral many years ago. Which of these eunuchs had a good ending? He served Concubine Wan back then! The chicken cup was a gift from Emperor Chenghua to Concubine Wan, so it can be inferred that the chicken cup was perhaps given to him by Concubine Wan! This eunuch has been famous for a long time. Its said that he even had an affair with Imperial Concubine Wan But its all wild rumors! Later on When he was twenty years old, he was banished from the capital! Dont look down on his few years of glory. Back when he was at his prime, he was a an extremely important official! His meteoric rise is comparable to his meteoric downfall. Although he returned to the palace eventually, he was immediately sent to the battlefield! Despite being a eunuch, he was really good at fighting and achieved great success in just a few years, gaining power throughout the court! But later, he was suppressed again and then he passed away! In short, he was in charge of the western front, patrolled and guarded the borders, and his favor declined before he was demoted to a leisurely life. The story of the eunuch. Luo Feng did not delve into too much details, otherwise, his viewers would complain that he was long-winded again. In any case, he had simply given them a simple description of his life. Damn, is he really a eunuch? How can he be so fierce and achieve this many things in the war? No wonder there were so many military books buried with him as accompanying burial items. It turns out he was a eunuch who fought in battles! Amazing! His military talent is really outstanding! This thing He was in charge of the western front at such a young age, he must be a super expert in manipulating peoples hearts! Is it really true, though? Can we really just assume his identity with so few items? Soon. At Luo Fengs location. After he dug out the last piece of tile, the pit beneath it was completely revealed. Contained within the pit was the second dot on the second stone pillar, facing the coffin. And under the tiles was a stone tablet about half a meter long. Naturally, there were many small words inscribed on the piece. [ Ding! Ming dynasty stone tablet! Value: 13 million yuan! ] Luo Feng was unable to get excited over the item due to its meagre valuation. Chapter 140 - 140 Tomb Owners Identity, Revealed! The Priceless Item Within the Pagoda! (3) 140 Tomb Owners Identity, Revealed! The Priceless Item Within the Pagoda! (3) He quickly lifted the tablet up and placed it vertically on the floor tiles. Although there were many small words on the stone tablet that could not be read clearly, the words themselves were relatively undamaged and were actually well-preserved. With the aid of a magnifying glass or similar objects, or perhaps at a location with good lighting, one would definitely be able to make out what the words read. Of course, Luo Feng did not have a magnifying glass on him. Instead, he got Qin Rubing to bring out a flashlight to illuminate the text for him to read. With a smile, he announced, Looks like my guess was correct. This is Eunuch Wangs grave! As he spoke. Luo Feng shifted the camera so that the words on the stone tablet could be read by the viewers. F*ck! It really is the West Military Commander? Awesome! The host is so awesome. How did he managed to analyze it so accurately? How can the host deduce the tomb owners identity so clearly without even a single epitaph in sight! Sherlock Holmes, who? Move aside from Old Luo! Eunuch Wang really is awesome. To think that hes in charge of the western front at the tender age of 10! Whats the use of being awesome if he still dies miserably! With the matter now settled, Luo Feng headed to the next treasure dot. 10 minutes later, the floor tiles hiding the item had been dug up. The item in question was a box that looked very exquisite. But in terms of size, it was about the same size as the box that had Eunuch Wangs manhood in it. He opened the box and saw a square-shaped trinket inside. [ Ding! The official seal of the Ming dynastys west military district! ] [ Worth 150 million! ] F*ck! Brothers? I think I just found something awesome! This should be the official seal of the eunuch, the former commander of the west military district! Luo Feng exclaimed excitedly. Official seal? That little thing? Is the official seal of a eunuch very valuable? If the host says its good stuff, then it must be good stuff! F*ck, even eunuchs have official seals? This is the first time Ive heard of it! Can this thing be as valuable as the chicken cup from earlier? Im not sure about that, but there are very few official seals of eunuchs like this in history! I think it should be over a hundred million, right? There arent many treasures in this tomb, but all of them seem to be a cut above regular treasures! In terms of the official seal, could it be the official seal of the Imperial Stable? After all, he was once the eunuch in charge of the Imperial Stable! Looking at the bottom of the official seal, Luofeng exclaimed with delight, Its not the seal of the Imperial Stable! It seems to be a seal of some kind of imperial envoy. It should be a major seal of the imperial envoy. Damn! A major seal of the imperial envoy? Are you sure youre not fooling me, host? Why do I see some weird symbols on the pattern? Whats at the bottom? Luo Feng smiled, picked up the official seal and dug out some ink from the box. Theres even Longquan ink in the box? Not bad Although its just a smidgen of it! But oh well, Ill be using the ink to stamp this seal for you all to see! Damn! Longquan ink?! Host, dont be so extravagant! Dont use it! Yeah, dont use it! The host is wasting tens of thousands of yuan just to prove a point? Seeing that Luo Feng had obtained a sheet of xuan paper from Qin Rubing and was going to stamp a seal on it using Longquan ink, everyone was immediately felt a sense of waste. Longquan ink? Live streaming the stamping of a seal? Isnt this too extravagant? Brothers, the seal has been stamped. This piece of paper should be the only copy that has the imperial eunuchs seal in this world! Perhaps it may be worth hundreds of thousands of yuan? Also, since this stamp utilized Longquan ink, maybe it could fetch an even higher price! Luo Feng flashed a toothy grin. The viewers went crazy again. What the hell? This is worth hundreds of thousands again? Old Luo, hurry up and stamp a few more! Didnt you hear what Old Luo said? Its valuable only because its the only copy! If more copies are produced, its value drops precipitously! Qin Rubing nodded at this and said, Indeed. If this is a one-of-a-kind, and its stamped with Longquan seal ink, then just the official seal stamp alone is worth tens of thousands! But it must be a one-of-a-kind, otherwise its value is only that of the Longquan seal ink itself! [ Natural Homes Ji Shunjin: Natural Home wishes to buy this print! Were offering 500 thousand! ] Get lost! Mods, ban this person! Damn. Someone is actually buying it. Upon noticing this, the viewers went silent. Old Luo really was not one to do things pointlessly. However, thinking about it, if the seal itself is already worth hundreds of millions, it stands to reason that a print of the seal should be rather valuable as well! Now that the seal has been stamped, Ill show you the seals inscription! Luo Feng lifted the seal. He knew that it was probably made of various materials such as silver, jade, and gold. The inscription read: Authorized by the Imperial Household Department, under the General Directorate of the Western Military District, for matters concerning defense. See this? Eunuch Wang was indeed responsible for defending the western front of the capital! And you see, the side of the seal says it was made by the Ministry of Rites in the 12th year of the Chenghua period! It must be genuine! Luo Feng took a deep breath. I can confirm that this thing is very valuable! He carefully put the item away. Today was a good day. Another item worth hundreds of millions had been obtained. Old Luo, arent you going to host a giveaway? Yeah, after all the valuable treasures youve obtained, youd better share your wealth or well curse you with misfortune! Dont bother holding a lotto! Just hand it all over to me! I dont wanna participate in a lotto too! Just give me the d*ck and Ill be satisfied! That thing might be worth tens of thousands, but will anyone buy it? Chapter 141 - 141 Tomb Owners Identity, Revealed! The Priceless Item Within the Pagoda! (4) 141 Tomb Owners Identity, Revealed! The Priceless Item Within the Pagoda! (4) I dont want it! Give me the pagoda that holds the d*ck! Host, forget about the giveaway and look for more treasures! Who cares about these nobodies! Luo Feng stood up and declared, Alright, since it seems that no one is interested in a giveaway, Ill continue looking for treasures! Then Luo Feng started acting. He began to search the floor tiles inch by inch. Actually, the main burial chamber, which was more than 300 square meters, was not very big, but it was definitely not small either. If searched methodically, it would be extremely difficult to find any of the treasures. Nevertheless, there were no longer any treasures left, and since Luo Feng was aware of it, he was simply acting as a formality. 20 minutes later It seems that there are no more treasures. Thats all for today, then. Im going to head back out together with the Long-legged Woman! As Luo Feng spoke, he directed his gaze towards Qin Rubing who was standing beside him. With that, he then ended the stream on a somewhat enigmatic note Nooo! Why did you turn off the livestream! Why are you in such a hurry? Qin Rubing is so lucky. She gets to see two rods in a single night (o) F * ck! What nonsense! ?????? Why dont I understand? Of course, despite already inspecting all the treasures present in the chamber, Luo Feng did not take any of them away with him. After all, the opening they had created was very small, and it was no easy task to bring them out. Since it was unviable to carry all of them out with him, he would rather wait for a more appropriate occasion to extract them all. Half an hour later, Luo Feng led Qin Rubing to the tomb raiders entrance to the tomb. Outside, there was a large group of people who had been watching the livestream on their phones. Is that Old Luo I see? It is! Old Luo is out. Quick, pull the rope! Noticing that the rope to the entrance had been tugged a few times, it was Luo Fengs signal to him that he was coming up. As such, An Peng immediately called for help in assisting the tomb-exploring duo out of the tomb. Lets go! Zhang Shunyong shouted. Soon, Luo Feng and Qin Rubing were surrounded by a large group of people. They were barraged with a torrent of questions. Chill guys, chill. Everything Ive found is still inside. I didnt bring anything out! After all, there are too many to collect, so I might as well leave them be for now! Once Luo Feng was done speaking, he heaved out a long breath. At long last, he could rest. However, despite the sigh of relief, Luo Feng could already imagine the large group of people with wads of cash in their hands swarming him in a few hours time. Little Qin, lets rest for a while! Tianba, guard the tomb with your life if you have to! Make sure that no one gets past you! Luo Feng found a big tree as a bittersweet feeling welled up from within him. Back when he first started his treasure-hunting journey, he could never have imagined feeling sleepy despite the rush of excitement from discovering treasure. But now, he was dead tired. He looked at Qin Rubing, who was leaning against another tree and was already sleeping like a log. He gently covered Qin Rubing with his coat and leaned against his own tree to rest. However, after a moment of pondering, Luo Feng stood up and left. Where are you going? Arent you going to rest? Suddenly, with the coat still on her, Qin Rubing asked him shakily. Those who intend to purchase the relics will likely arrive soon. I doubt Ill be able to get some shut-eye with them here. You should rest, regain your strength, and return to the hotel to sleep properly once daylight breaks. Luo Feng responded. Thats true. Those people probably wont care if you stay up late or not! Its okay. They stayed up late to make their way here too, so who am I to complain? Luo Feng knew very well that these people had been rushing to his location since midnight. They had to go to the countryside, travel across mountainous terrain, and watch his livestream simultaneously. How could they possibly squeeze in sleeping time with such a rough schedule? I dont think theyll be able to make it here that quickly, right? Since they were deep in the mountains, Qin Rubing knew that there was no easy way to make it to where there were, especially since cars were off the menu. This meant that whoever that wished to purchase the goods had to walk here on their own too legs, which might take a day for those with frail constitutions, and a few hours for the fitter ones. The journey was extremely long. Little Qin, youve underestimated the attraction of these treasures. I feel that someone should be arriving soon! As Luo Feng spoke, he made a call to Mr. Lin from the state-owned museum. Mr. Lin, have you arrived? Were already at the foot of the mountain. Then you will only arrive here around afternoon, right? Yeah, we just cant muster strength into our bones this late at night! Luo Feng was speechless, this meant that they would only arrive by nightfall. After all, the path to where they were was a steep climb, and even if they did their best, it would still take some time. Hey, Little Luo. I brought friends over. You have to save that chicken cup for me! Luo Feng had just hung up when he received a call from Wang Yousheng. Mr. Wang, are you coming here personally? Thats right. I was already tucked cozily in my blankets yesterday when I saw what you discovered. Having seen what I seen, I immediately set off, plus, my friends helicopter has already arrived at the foot of the mountain! What? A helicopter? Luo Feng was shocked. Yeah, one of my friends is a pilot! Using the helicopter, theres no need for me to climb the mountain normally! Wow, not bad! You guys are really smart! Haha, of course! Mr. Wang did not say anything out loud, but he was mentally retorting Luo Fengs statement. You call this being smart? No, this is the power of money! However, it seemed like Wang Youshengs friends. Were really rich. Not only were they able to afford such expensive artifacts, they were even willing to drive a helicopter over. Little Qin, see? Someone has even gone as far as bring a helicopter over. I told you youve underestimated the charm of my treasures, do you believe me now? Luo Feng hung up the phone and extended his hand to Qin Rubing. If you wish to compete against them, youd have to put off your sleep. We have guests to receive. Youre the one whos receiving guests Qin Rubing rolled her eyes, but she still reached out her tender hand and pulled Luo Fengs strong arm to regain her footing. She tidied her hair and makeup while Luo Feng received another call. Hello, Mr. Luo. Im Li Zaixing from the Moutai Company. Ah, Im sorry. I dont drink. I dont want anything from you! Wait, Im the chairman of Moutai F * ck. Beep beep beep. Then, the call ended. Li Zaixing did not even have a chance to voice his intentions. He continued to call. However, after a few attempts, he realized that Luo Feng had already blacklisted him. Little Qin, the first to arrive should be Wang Yousheng and his friends. Hes flying a helicopter! But it should still take a while. We cant just wait idly by like this. We gotta find something to do so that we wont feely sleepy. I know, how about we transport some of the treasures out from the tomb! Sounds good to me! Qin Rubing nodded. They immediately took action. Luo Feng invited An Peng, Zhang Shunyong, and Qin Rubing to head down the tomb together. Luo Feng did not trust anyone else with the task. After all, if any of the antiques were to be damaged, Luo Feng would suffer a great loss. The 4 of them worked until dawn. Many valuable cultural relics had been moved out. Old Luo, how are we going to bring so many things down the mountain? Its not like we can get our cars up here! An Peng looked at the sky. It was already bright. Even if we have to rent horses, well bring these items down. Its not like you wish to pass on these hundreds of millions worth of treasures, right? Luo Feng chuckled. It had just dawned on him that he was no longer operating in the scale of tens of millions, but hundreds of millions instead. However, even if it were only tens of millions, he was certain that some people would still be willing to carry these items down the mountain. Whoosh. Whoosh. At this moment The sound of a helicopters rotor blades could be heard from afar. Luo Feng knew that this meant his first customer had arrived. Although the system had already given an estimated price, the actual values of his treasures could only be decided by the market. The systems price was only a rational evaluation of the treasures, but humans were not rational creatures. Chapter 142 - 142 Millionaires! Billionaires! Snatching up National Treasures! (1) 142 Millionaires! Billionaires! Snatching up National Treasures! (1) A Sikorsky S-92 helicopter. With strong transportation capabilities, the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter often serves high-demand offshore oil platforms. However, this model is also often used by wealthy folks for private use. The cabin area was about 12 square meters and could accommodate 19 passengers. It was very spacious and the interior was made of high-quality materials and carefully designed. In terms of flight performance, comfort, and reliability, the S-92 is an excellent choice for passengers. The built-in automatic vibration system uses dedicated sensors and accelerators to improve cabin comfort and reduce turbulence. The S-92 could reach a speed of 174 miles per hour and has a flight range of up to 629 miles. The moment he saw the vehicle, Luo Feng was a little tempted. He swore that he would definitely buy the exact model to play around with in the future. However, he was also aware that the helicopter would cost millions of dollars, and that it had high maintenance fees. It seemed that the friends that Wang Yousheng had brought with him were very rich. Of course, in such a mountainous terrain, there was no way for the helicopter to make a proper landing. However, they could still use the helicopters ladder. Before long, many individuals climbed down the ladder one after another, including several middle-aged people holding large bags, had fancy suits and dresses, and had given off strong airs of wealthiness. Luo Feng, these people are not simple! They are all billionaires! Qin Rubing has been in the antique industry for many years and thus, she was familiar with many of the wealthy antique-loving folks within Jiangnan? Theyre this rich? Seeing this, Luo Fengs eyes narrowed into slits. Id rather my clients be rich than not. It seems like Ill make a killing this time. Other than the few rich bosses that Wang Yousheng had brought with him. Apart from the wealthy bosses brought by Wang Yousheng, Lin Yide and his entourage from the official Jiangnan Museum had also arrived. Master Lin, arent you only arriving at night? Luo Feng exclaimed in surprise. I saw their helicopter at the foot of the mountain and decided hitched a ride. Lin Yide smiled. Although it was the first time he was meeting up with Luo Feng, the two were already very familiar with each other. They had exchanged several calls, after all. Elder Lin, would you like to take a look at the tomb? After all, Luo Feng had already shown off most of the relics to the livestream. All that needed to be seen had already been seen. All that was left to investigate was the structure of the tomb itself. Damn!? Is this the archeological team from the museum? How are they so rich? They actually rented a helicopter over? Didnt you hear what he said? He hitched a ride! Haha! One can even hitchhike a helicopter, huh? I see! What Id like to know is just how rich these people Wang Yousheng had brought with him are!? The auction later will definitely be very exciting, right? Wang Yousheng took a few steps toward the tomb and suddenly asked, Hey, Little Luo, wheres your saber-toothed tiger fossil? About 10 minutes east from here. Ill get Huang Tianba to send someone to take you there! Although Luo Feng had not carried any of his findings with him, he did order Huang Tianba as well as his men to watch over his discovered items. Since they were trustworthy people. Luo Feng doubted that any issues would arise. Huang Tianbas men had consisted of two villages worth of people, numbering at over a thousand heads, which was more than enough manpower to go around. Luo Feng only needed to dig for treasures and leave the rest to his brothers. Alright, Ill take these folks to look at the saber-toothed tiger fossil first. You guys can head to the tomb first! Wang Yousheng announced. A few old men from the archeological team and some wealthy folks followed behind Old Wang. Meanwhile, Lin Yide and Gu Santong looked at the tomb raiders entrance and asked, Mr. Luo, is this the ancient tomb? Thats right! Ive already carried some of the cultural relics out, but there are still some left below! Luo Feng nodded. Young man, youre impressive. Not only do you have knowledge of artifacts that even an old demon like me cant compare to, but you also have skills in protecting them, Gu Santong looked at Luo Feng with satisfaction. It was not mere flattery. Take, for example, the tomb-sealing bricks and the history behind the ancient painting. Gu Santong was completely clueless as to what they were! You flatter me. With you two here, Im able to borrow the authority and reputation of you experts to validate my artifacts, otherwise they would be completely worthless! Luo Feng knew that despite his popularity, he lacked authority, and it was still necessary to have these official people come and put labels on the artifacts. As for those private museums that lacked any reputation, Luo Feng couldnt be bothered to invite or pay attention to them. After a moment, the group went down to take a look at the tomb and praised its structure and size. After about an hour, they had seen enough. At the entrance of the tomb, more artifacts that had been transported out were displayed, such as large blue and white porcelain plates and vases, 6 swords, official seals, a chicken cup, and other artifacts, one by one, were placed in front of everyone. Yes, this is indeed something from Emperor Chenghuas era Lin Yide nodded in satisfaction. In truth, he did not need to inspect the relics. After all, after replaying the livestream several times, he was more than certain that Luo Feng had identified the relics correctly. Nevertheless, he still needed to see them with his own eyes. However, just as he finished speaking. A few more helicopters flew up from the foot of the mountain. First it was 2 Then 4! Holy crap! The number of antique collectors, private museum, and official museum staff that were coming over was just too many. Upon seeing the helicopters, Wang Yousheng and others who had gone to see the saber-toothed tiger fossil hastily returned as they knew that the arrival of the helicopters indicated a mass increase in competitors. Master Wang, youre an expert in porcelain. Youre the most reputable person here. Can you appraise the value of this blue and white porcelain plate? Chapter 143 - 143 Millionaires! Billionaires! Snatching up National Treasures! (2) 143 Millionaires! Billionaires! Snatching up National Treasures! (2) Of course. It was Qin Rubing who started off the deliberations by pointed at the blue-and-white porcelain plate with dragon patterns that was dug out from the tomb. Uh, Little Qin, such a cultural relic is highly valuable, and I sincerely doubt that I have the right to set its price. I believe that it is better to leave its value up for an auction to decide. In truth, Wang Yousheng already had an estimated price in his heart. But he was worried in the case that he was off the mark, his reputation as an expert would plummet. After all, if he were to claim that it was worth 50 million only for it to be sold for 80 million, would it not be like shooting himself in the foot. So, what youre saying is that you need someones whos very familiar with the auction market in order to appraise such items, right, and that you guys are only able to offer authentication services, then? Luo Feng shot a glance at Qin Rubing as he spoke. There was no way for her to take all the relics back to her auction store. As such, she would likely wait for offers to be made for Luo Fengs items and to take in whatever that was left behind back to her auction store. It was not like she was his wife, so there was no need to help her secure all the goods. She should consider herself lucky to be able to retain even 10 of the relics present. Fine then, you guys can focus on validating these artifacts, leave the appraisals to me! Qin Rubings aptitude was not high. But as someone who has seen plenty artifacts in her lifetime, she was confident that she could put a price to the relics. Alright then! Luo Feng nodded. Several experts also expressed their agreement. In any case, it was fine as long as they were not responsible for appraising the artifacts. They were confident in their abilities to authenticate the legitimacy of the artifacts, but when it came to market prices, such a subject was not their forte. Hello, Mr. Luo! Im Li Zaixing. I called you earlier Li Zaixing? What a familiar name! Luo Feng thought for a moment. Oh, youre the wine seller Uh, no. Im the chairman of the Moutai Group. Im not selling wine to you! What? I see, Im sorry, you didnt make yourself clear just now. Luo Feng flashed an awkward smile on the surface, but deep down, his mind was racing. If youre from the Moutai company, then what are you doing in the cultural relics industry? Its not that youre unable to afford these relics, but its not like youre part of this social circle to begin with? Oho, I see that Pan Xiaogang from the Pan Household is here too! Old Pan, youre actually willing to venture this deep into the mountains? Quite a number of people were coming down from the helicopters. Among them was the famous Pan Xiaogang from the Pan Household. It was no stretch to claim that it was the most authoritative antique store within the nation. Even if he was their competitors, Qin Rubing and Ji Shunjin would have no choice but to back down if Pan Xiaogang were to bid against them. Hehe, there are so many good things here. How can I, Pan Xiaogang, possibly miss out on this! I cant let you all steal them away from me, can I? Im very interested in that Danshu Iron Certificate! I really havent studied it before! Pan Xiaogang walked forward and scanned the cultural relics. Master Pan, do you think this imperial envoys official seal is real? One of the wealthy individuals was clearly eyeing the seal, and thus, he posed the question to Pan Xiaogang. Of course its the real thing! Do your best to obtain it! Its the real deal! Master Pan nodded. Since Master Pan has spoken, then fine. The Kong family wants this item! Mr. Luo, just name your price! F*ck! The Kong family? Shanghais Kong family? Many of the viewers, especially those who were living in Shanghai, were very clear on who they were. The Kong family was a big corporation in Shanghai. Of course, the person in front of them was at most an outer disciple of the Kong family. Had he been one of the top figures of the family, everyone present would have already kowtowed to him. Kong Heshu thought to himself, this thing is extremely precious. I cant let the other families get it a hold of it! Originally, Kong Heshu had come with the intention of purchasing at least 7 of the relics that Luo Feng had unearthed. However, once he noticed how many and how rich his fellow competitors were, he suddenly lost confidence. Kong Heshu was by no means short of money, but there was also a concern that having this many bidding would inflate the prices astronomically. As such, he had his sights set on the most valuable items first. Master Pan, how much do you think the official seal is worth? Luo Feng asked. Dont ask me this question! Pan Xiaogang shook his head. I am only responsible for verifying the authenticity of the goods! At this moment, everyones eyes were on Qin Rubing. She was the only one with enough experience in auctions and enough courage to shoulder the responsibility. I think this official seal is a rare treasure. Its worth at least 60 million! A boss in a suit said. Yes, similar eunuch official seals have been auctioned in the past, and even though they were only ordinary official seals, they were still worth more than 10 million! Since this is the seal of the imperial envoy guarding the capital. Its only natural that its price is much higher! Plus the previous prices were already more than 10 years ago! If we account for inflation, its only natural for it to be worth more than 60 million! Qin Rubing shook her head and said, If it were in my auction, I feel that the starting bid would be at 100 million! And I believe its final price will be no lower than 140 million! Not bad! Having the systems official appraisal of 150 million, Luo Feng was surprised by how close Qin Rubings appraisal was. It was a very reliable price. As expected, Little Qin was considerate towards him. Unlike these rich people, who were spouting out a lowball offer on purpose. Huh? 140 million? At this moment, the netizens were dumbfounded. The starting bid is 100 million. And itll end up more than 140 million!? Isnt the Long-legged Woman exaggerating? Thats massively different from the offer from the rich dude! Whats the big deal? The starting bid is 100 million, and the transaction price is 140 million. This is very normal, okay? Thats right! Ive seen cultural relics that cost millions to hundreds of millions! I feel that once this thing goes into the hands of a powerful tycoon, it might even go up to 200 million. 140 million is indeed a conservative estimate! Chapter 144 - 144 Millionaires! Billionaires! Snatching up National Treasures! (3) 144 Millionaires! Billionaires! Snatching up National Treasures! (3) This is only the first item, and yet, its already past the 100 million mark? The imperial envoys seal is indeed awesome! After stating the starting bid, many of the people surrounding the area went silent for around 10 seconds. After all, this valuation was something that most people present could not afford. Even the rich people that Wang Yousheng had brought with him did not say anything immediately. Despite some of them having networths well over 10 billion, a 100 million expenditure was still something that required careful consideration. How about this? Im offering 150 million for it! Kong Heshu broke the veil of silence covering the area. Ill offer 1 million more than Old Kong! 151 million yuan! Suddenly. A tycoon that Luo Feng did not recognize made his bid. 160 million! The Fukang Real Estate company wants this! 200 million! The bids went higher and higher, and on closer look, Luo Feng noticed that most of these bidders were the representatives of official museums or were rich people of large enterprises. After all, individual collectors could not hope to rival nor risk angering huge and influential figures such as Kong Heshu. Moreover, there were also many of them who were making phone calls at the side. They were probably reporting their bids to their superiors. F*ck! Who the heck are these people? How are they able to raise the bid by 50 million in one go!? The 50 million that most ordinary people cant earn in their lifetime was casually offered up by them Old Luo, youd better host a giveaway after this! Lottery time! Lottery time! Whatd you guys say if he gives away d*cks instead!? Im not opposed to it! Especially if its the one in the pagoda! While the netizens were getting excited A 30-year-old man from an unknown corporation or museum put down his phone and shouted, Mr. Luo, Ill offer 240 million for this! A mere instant later, all gazes were drawn to the individual. He was the representative of the Guangdi Museum. Good heavens. The museum in Guangdi was indeed rich. 250 million! 255 million! Despite this sudden and steep increase in the bidding price, many people were still willing to bid higher. They seemed to have no intentions of stopping. 257 million! 260 million! Then, two more voices sounded. Luo Feng crossed his arms and mentally chuckled as he watched the play unfold. 300 million! The Shanghai Museum is determined to get this thing. Everyone, make way! Suddenly. An old man wearing glasses spoke. The richest place in the country was definitely Shanghai. Although Guangdi was rich. However, compared to Shanghai, it was still a little inferior. Damn this Old Sun. You really are ruthless, you know that? 300 million!? Forget it, let him have it! After a long period of silence, the 300 million bid was officiated. No one was willing to offer more than that. Obviously, it was because the price was too high. Many people had contacted their superiors via a phone call, but neither of them were able to make a counterbid. As such, everyone gave up and prepared to do battle for the next item. Seeing that no one else was bidding, Sun Daozhen heaved a sigh of relief. This was the highest price the curator had offered. There was no need to go beyond this price. It was better to spend money to buy two cultural relics worth 150 million. Mr. Luo, I dont think anyone else is bidding? What do you think? Sun Daozhen said. Alright then. Luo Feng mentally rejoiced at the offer. The system had appraised the item to be worth 150 million, and he suspected that this was what it was worth after taxes. However, with the number of people participating in the auction, it was able to reach a sky-high price of 300 million, which after a 60 million yuan deduction in taxes, did not seem as high as before. Nevertheless, the experience left Luo Feng even more excited for what was to come, as the system had estimated the entire tomb to be worth 1 billion, but now it seemed that it was worth far more than 1 billion. After all, the first item had already gone up to 300 million. F*ck! 300 million! F*ck! Isnt it just a eunuchs seal? Is this necessary? There are very few such seals in history! 300 million. Old Luo can retire immediately. and still, hed be able to afford a young model every day for the rest of his life! F*ck, is 300 million a lot? I feel like its pretty standard though, after all, I dont feel any excitement from this deal? Haha! None of the money is going to you, after all. Of course you can be calm! What does 300 million mean? Is it in Korean won? Suddenly, a young lady from Korea sent a bullet comment saying, It doesnt seem that expensive! Hahaha! Little miss, please mind the circumstances, of course its in the Chinese yuan! In your currency, its worth 50 billion! Hahaha, thats right. 1 yuan is 185 won for them! Isnt it worth around 50 billion? Oh my god! 50 billion won! Is it that expensive? Now you know how shocking it is, right? If its only 300 million won, it would be too cheap! Ahhhhhh! So much money. Is my streamer oppa rich? Hurry up and come to Korea to dig for treasures! I want to see oppa! I want to give birth to your children! In Korea, rich men were like deities. They lived a life of luxury that most mortals could not possibly hope to attain. They had no choice. The corporations were their gods, after all. As for the Japanese viewers, once they converted the valuation into their own currency, they too, were equally shocked. The seal was worth 6 billion yen. It was a sky-high price! Pan Jiayuan, Mr. Pan! Mr. Wang, the porcelain expert! What about these military books? Are they legitimate? With the first item now auctioned off, many of the bidders now set their sights on the military books. Of course they are! Wang Yousheng answered. Just by looking at the yellowing of the outer shell, you can tell that its a book thats several hundred years old! Pan Xiaogang nodded in agreement. Chapter 145 - 145 Millionaires! Billionaires! Snatching up National Treasures! (4) 145 Millionaires! Billionaires! Snatching up National Treasures! (4) Miss Qin, its your turn now. I found you quite professional when you were tomb-diving earlier. I believe in your appraisal! Mhm, Miss Qin, give us the starting bid! In truth, many of these wealthy folks had already determined the values of the artifacts in secret beforehand. However, why would they state the prices themselves? They would rather have Qin Rubing blunder out a low starting bid and swoop in to take advantage of the low prices. Although these military books are just copies, the handwriting is neat and the records are complete. Each book is worth almost 100 thousand! Qin Rubing answered. There should be 100 books here, right? Wang Yousheng looked at Luo Feng and asked. There arent 100 books. There are about 88 books! Luo Feng replied. 88 books, hmm? Then Mr. Luo, Ill offer 10 million. Ill give you 1.2 million more than what the starting bid values it at! Someone made a bid. The Shanghai Museum bids 12 million! Good heavens. Despite already purchasing the seal at an exorbitant price, they still did not relent on the remaining antiques. A lot of people threw Sun Daozhen a look of disdain. But there was nothing they could do. After all, if you were unsatisfied at someone in an auction, theres only one thing you could do, which is to make an even higher bid. Should the auctioneer and the bidder agree to the bid, then a deal is as good as done. A book like this has a very high archaeological value. Dongshan is the home of Confucius and Mencius, and as its representative, Ill offer 15 million for these books! Although they were only military strategy books, the representative of the Dongshan Museum was not willing to give up on them. Old Liu! These are military books. How do they relate to the hometown of Confucius and Mencius? Some people started to complain. I forgot to mention this, but Sun Tzu, the Father of Military Strategies, is also from Dongshan! Old Liu immediately retorted. If you like these books this much, then bid for them! Why bother spouting all this nonsense!? 20 million! The Shanghai Museum wants these military books! As if Old Lius appeal had fallen on deaf ears, Sun Daozhen made another bid. Unless the representative of the Palace Museum in Beijing were to arrive, the Shanghai Museum would be able to outbid everyone present! How about this, everyone listen to me! Why dont we split these books into 8 sets of 10 and 1 set of 8? The price for all these books have already reached 20 million! Then, according to the ratio, a set of 10 should be worth around 2.27 million, and to make things easier and better for Luo Feng, lets round it up to 2.3 million! And well set the price of the 8-book set at 2 million yuan! Once an organization has already purchased a set of books, they are not allowed to participate in the purchase of other sets! After all, books serve as important archaeological documents. As educational institutions, isnt it in our best interest to have them in all museums? Suddenly. Lin Yide from the Jiangnan Museum spoke. He proposed an offer to his rivals. I agree! I dont think theres a problem! Yeah, this sounds good to me. By splitting these books up, wed be able to satisfy more groups of people! Alright, alright, that settles it then! Sun Daozhen from the Shanghai Museum was personally not in favor of the proposal, however, seeing as the majority had agreed, he felt that it was not a good idea to go against everyones wishes. Of course, what Lin Yides proposal had failed to account for were the tycoons which were unaffiliated with any major organizations. They were dark horses who were able to participate in the bidding. In any cases, the highest offer than went to the set of books was 3.3 million, and the lowest was 2.8 million. As for the set with 8 books, it was bought by a private tycoon for 2.7 million. Of course, the books would be distributed at random. Otherwise, if everyone was able to make their own selections, a fight was guaranteed to break out! Why dont we take a look at the chicken cup, then? Lets not leave it as the grand reveal or whatever! After all, Im sure the chicken cup is what were all here for! Suddenly. The one who spoke was Wang Yousheng. The few tycoons he had brought with him were very interested in this particular item. The reason he had stayed silent all this time was to strike at this very moment, while everyone was still in disarray Chapter 146 - 146 Insane! Ridiculous! Raising the Bid by 100 Million! Luo Feng Makes a Killing! 146 Insane! Ridiculous! Raising the Bid by 100 Million! Luo Feng Makes a Killing! Upon hearing Wang Youshengs words, the tycoons that had accompanied Wang Yousheng immediately perked up. They began rubbing their hands together in anticipation of what was to come. The chicken cup was undoubtedly the grand prize of the auction. Emperor Chenghua had personally inscribed and designed the treasure for Imperial Concubine Wan, after all. It was no ordinary relic. Yes, let us proceed to the doucai chicken cup! Miss Qin, how much is this thing worth in current market conditions? Everyone was curious about its price. But they also knew that it was basically a national treasure. As such, its price was likely not be lower than 200 million. Hehe, this kind of item is worth a lot of money. As you all know, it was designed by the Chenghua Emperor himself. There are only about 20 of them in the market! Qin Rubing continued, Im sure that most of you have done your research before arriving, and Im sure that youve seen the previous auction records, right? If memory serves, the last time a variant of this item was sold was around 2014, and I remember seeing you back then! Qin Rubing gave a nod towards Pan Xiaogang. Yes, thats right! Pan Xiaogang nodded. That auction was hosted by a few shopkeepers from the Pan Household. In the end, it had managed to sell for 291 million yuan! Qin Rubing added, But that was the price in 2014. Its been 8 years since then. Although its price hasnt gone much since then, it will definitely not be worth lower than 300 million! Qin Rubing and Pan Xiaogang both owned antique shops. As such, both of them were well aware of how much the artifact was truly worth. However, Pan Xiaogang was an old fox, and he was wary enough to not make the starting bid. If he were to set the opening bid too highly, he worried that he would offend the tycoons as well as the representatives from the museums. And if he went too low, it would offend Luo Feng. Therefore, it was not that he was unable to appraise the relics value, but rather, Qin Rubing had an amiable relationship with Luo Feng, which meant that she was best equipped to deal with Luo Feng. In the world of antiques, chicken cups were as popular and well-known as blue-and-white porcelainware, and many wanted a cup of their own. Damn! At least 300 million? Holy cow! Is this even more valuable than the eunuch seal? Isnt this price a little too exaggerated? I think its just a bowl at the end of the day. What do you mean, exaggerated? There are only around 20 of these in the world. Each of them is a priceless! artifact! This might sound a little far-fetched, but how much would it cost to purchase the entire set? If its the entire set, its probably a sky-high price, perhaps around 10 billion! Yes, if you were to compare the cups in a set, youll notice that each rooster is designed slightly differently! Some surmise that the roosters represent the 24 hours of the day! You want them all in a set? These items were very famous since back in the Ming dynasty. Theres no way that a single person would be able to collect them all, what with all the snatching and counter-snatching taking place. We should count our blessings that there are even 20 of them left! Yeah, these cups were made back when Concubine Wan was 24 years old, and hence, a total of 24 bowls were made. However, there are only 20 bowls left in this world! Qin Rubing took a deep breath and declared, I think the starting price should be set at 300 million. What do you all think? Before anyone could even concur to the opening bid, someone had already made their first move. 350 million! The person was a tycoon whom Wang Yousheng had called over. The moment the offer was made, all hell broke loose. 360 million! 361 million! 365 million! From the tone and dignity that suffused the ensuing bids, everyone could instantly tell that the latest bids were made by those from the state-owned museums. Moreover, it had to be places like Guangdi and Shanghai which were swimming in cash. Their status was enough to give pause to even the richest of private institution owners. Hehe, I, Pan Xiaogang, will bid 380 million! Pan Xiaogang had already discussed the matter with his family beforehand. It was an item that he must absolutely obtain to be made the Pan Households crown jewel! 400 million! The Shanghai Museum will have it for ourselves! Sun Daozhen from the Shanghai Museum spoke again. Everyone cast him a look of disdain. You b*stard. Shanghai might be a rich county, but theres no need to be this arrogant, okay? After all, as long as a county prospered, then whether it was the museum, the Forest Bureau, the Industry and Commerce Bureau, or any other state-owned institution, they would all be rolling in cash. The same applied to their workers as well. The average salaryman in Shanghai could earn about 20 thousand yuan a month. In contrast, the civil servants in a small county could only make a couple thousand at most. F * ck! Why does this Shanghai museum want everything? Theyre really f * cking rich! Look, those tycoons faces have turned green! Back when they first arrived, I thought that they were awesome since they flew in helicopters, but compared to the official museum, they are like ants to a giant! In the end, no one can match the wealth and might of the government! Seeing that the Shanghai Museum had added so much in one go, many private institutions were out of options. They had given up. 450 million! The Zhu Dafu Jewelry Store makes a bid! Suddenly. A middle-aged man with a pot belly descended with a group of people from a helicopter. The air of nobility he exuded was oppressive. The billionaire Zheng Bolin had arrived. Little Luo, we meet again. Youve really impressed me since we last met! Zheng Bolin went forward to greet Luo Feng politely. Obviously, he was much more respectful towards Luo Feng this time. After all, back when they had first met, Luo Feng was merely a lucky fool who had managed to get his hands on natural gold. Chapter 147 - 147 Insane! Ridiculous! Raising the Bid by 100 Million! Luo Feng Makes a Killing! (2) 147 Insane! Ridiculous! Raising the Bid by 100 Million! Luo Feng Makes a Killing! (2) However, as he got to know Luo Feng better He realized that it was not that Luo Feng had good luck, but rather, he was a living encyclopedia of the antique world that knew everything about both ancient and modern treasures. There was not a single treasure in the world that he did not know about. Upon realizing this, how could he not want to befriend such a person? Putting everything else aside, if he had managed to befriend Luo Feng, he would be able to have him appraise any treasure he wishes to purchase in the future. Doing so would prevent him from massively overpaying, which meant tons in future savings! Is that Mr. Zheng I spy? Luo Feng immediately greeted the newcomer politely. Holy sh*t! Zheng Bolin! Isnt he the billionaire!? As expected, hes rich and imposing! 450 million? Im numb! Really, Im numb! Old Luo is already close to making a billion from this livestream, hasnt he? And there has only been 2 sets of items sold thus far! Thats right! The hosts net worth is projected to break through the 1 billion target this time around! The viewers were ecstatic at the sudden turn of events. The same had applied to the Japanese and Korean audience as well, who were actively participating in the chat now. But as for what their messages were about? None of the Chinese viewers knew. 451 million yuan! Despite seeing the billionaire raise the bid that highly, the Shanghai Museum did not give in and raised their bid again. However, they did not raise their bid as steeply as before. After all, the price of the relic was already high enough, and it was not in their best interests to raise the bids any higher. 460 million! Zheng Bolin could not care less about offending the museum. It was not like they were a combat division that would retaliate with violence, after all. As such, there was no need to worry. 470 million! Zheng Bolin paused for thought, and after 8 or so seconds of consternation, he shouted out, 480 million! You This bid It was no stretch to claim that it was an astronomically expensive price. So much so that it even left Sun Daozhen quaking in his boots. However After receiving a sudden call, the color returned to Sun Daozhens face and he shouted, 500 million! Zheng Bolin cursed inwardly at the latest bid. Youre really f*cking rich, arent you? You win, the relic is yours! Any further increase in the bid was meaningless. He was a businessman, and his sole goal of obtaining the relic was to resell it for profit. Huff! Huff! Huff! Sun Daozhen had finally secured the cup, but it was a costly battle, as the Shanghai Museum was unlikely to afford any of the remaining relics. After all, they had only prepared a budget of a billion. Little Luo, I saw that youve discovered a cricket jar earlier. Sell it to me! I want to raise crickets in it! With the grand prize now snatched away by the Shanghai Museum, Zheng Bolin thus set his sights on the cricket jars instead. After all, there was nothing he could do. The other partys bid of 500 million was too high for him to compete against. F * ck! Is this how all rich people act like? Theyre spending this much money just to raise crickets? Are you sure its wise to be this extravagant with your spending? Many people were rolling their eyes at Zheng Bolin. Most of the museum representative present were participating for the sake of obtaining relics to increase traffic to their institution, and yet, the billionaire before them had intended to purchase a priceless relic for the sake of raising crickets? The Guangdi Museum wishes to procure cricket jars from the Ming dynasty! We offer 30 million for the jar in your collection! Although there was no shortage of imitation Ru ware in the marketplace, the cricket jar that Luo Feng had was extremely exquisite, and, the offer that the Guangdi Museum made had reflected this sentiment. The Ningjin Museum offers 50 million! Suddenly. Outside the crowd. A short middle-aged man raised his hand and bid. Everyone looked over. I dont know him. Who is he? How is he making such a generous offer? Ning Jin? Isnt this the largest cricket county in China? Yes! We are the number one cricket county in China! This cultural relic is of extraordinary significance to us, and we wish to acquire it. Please give us face! Many museums would definitely sneer at this middle-aged mans words. A county-level museum, asking for face from provincial-level museums? Who do you think you are? The Dongshan Museum offers 52 million yuan! Our Guangdi Museum bids 55 million! We didnt get a single cultural relic today. We cant give in anymore! The Dongshan Museum offers 60 million! Dont even think about snatching it from us! Jiangnan Museum, 62 million! Dongshan Museum, 65 million! Damn. In an instant. Many of the wealthy folks were confused. Most of the museums were laying low before, and only the Shanghai and Guangdi museums had a presence. But now, each and every one of them seemed to have been injected with hormones? In truth, they were only acting this way since if they did not make a move now, they would likely not obtain anything by the end of the auction. As such, none of them were willing to give an inch to the other. How can this cricket jar be so expensive? It doesnt make sense! A rich man who knew little of the antique world exclaimed. Upon seeing this, Qin Rubing said, You might not know, but things like this are very rare, its a replica of Ru kiln porcelain, even more rare since its a cricket jar! Even the Palace Museum only has one piece, and it doesnt even have a lid. With all this in mind, dont you think its precious? As soon as she said this. The eyes of the wealthy people lit up. So it is this precious? Little girl, it cant be that exaggerated, right? Zheng Bolin did not think that it would be this valuable. Qin Rubing said, Mr. Zheng, you may not know this, but this is a cricket jar from the official kiln during the reign of Emperor Xuande. I think it should be the best quality among the official kiln jars. It is a treasure that will make waves anywhere it is exhibited! A treasure that can be exhibited anywhere? Another treasure that can be exhibited anywhere? Why are there so many treasures that can be exhibited anywhere today? The viewers were about to faint from the number of high value treasures they had witnessed in a single day. But now that the bids had been raised to 65 million, things only heated up even further. Chapter 148 - 148 Insane! Ridiculous! Raising the Bid by 100 Million! Luo Feng Makes a Killing! (3) 148 Insane! Ridiculous! Raising the Bid by 100 Million! Luo Feng Makes a Killing! (3) Qin Rubings words had lit a fire in the tycoons hearts. I bid 67 million! Zheng Bolin was the first among his peers to make a move. Since none of the experts present had refuted the young ladys words, it meant that what she spoke was the truth. No wonder the museums are this excited. The Guangdi Museum offers 70 million! I dont care who or how much they offer, were willing to bid 5 million more than them! Good heavens. The moment the representative spoke those words, everyone fell silent. They knew what those words imply. Now that the Shanghai Museum was out of funds, the Guangdi Museum was the richest organization. Moreover, from the tone and the way he had worded it, it was clear that whoever bade higher than them would be going against the Guangdi Museum. Alright, alright, lets all simmer down, shall we? All of us will be walking away with something this afternoon. Luo Feng interjected in an attempt to lower rising tensions. After all, as a state-owned museum, Luo Feng felt that it was best not to make an enemy out of the Guangdi Museum. Plus, the 7 million offer was already more than half of the systems evaluation of the piece. There was likely no way for it to go any higher. Mr. Luo, you cant say that! Auctions are meant to go the way of the highest bidder! The Beijing Palace Museum bids 100 million! At this moment. A voice rang out from the periphery. It was a group that numbered around 8 individuals. Standing in the middle of said group was a respectable old man who looked around 70 years old. Long Jianfei? Old Master Long? Heavens! Am I seeing things? This is the curator of the Palace Museum! Holy f*ck! Even someone of his status is here? The hosts influence grows by the day! If you ask me whats the most bad*ss museum in the nation, its definitely the Palace Museum! Thats right! Now that their director is here, it seems that the fight for this cricket jar will turn into a bloodbath! The netizens were very excited. They were extremely surprised to find the old man here. Old Master Long, I didnt realize youd be attending! Welcome! Old Master Long, you didnt have to attend personally, right? Especially at your age. Thats right. Cant you just send someone over? Old Master Long noticed the number of people greeting him and waved off their concerns. Get lost! Are you guys blind or what? Weve clearly crossed path at the foot of the mountain but all of you have chosen to ignore me! The disrespect is sickening! So what if you guys have helicopters? Had you guys not offered me a ride, I wouldve already gotten Jiangnans Combat Division to send me over here with a combat helicopter early on! Old Man Long Jianfei stroked his beard in anger. They had ignored him completely. Of course, he also knew that they had lied about having a ride prepared for him simply so that they could avoid bringing him here. They wanted him to stay at the foot of the mountain, unable to participate in the bid for treasures. After all, if Long Jianfei from THE Palace Museum were to participate in the auction, no one would stand a chance against him. Old Master, the Guangdi Museum has already promised that no matter what price you offer, well pay another extra 5 million, so Had Long Jianfei been the representative of any other museum, he would likely have backed down under the Guangdi Museums threat. However, to Long Jianfei, the representative of the Guangdi Museums words sounded more like a plea. I dont care about your promise. Lets see which one of us will outbid the other! Long Jianfei walked to the front and said,100 million! 105 million! Guangdi had risen up to Long Jianfeis challenge. After all, they had already made a promise, so there was no reason to take back their words now. 150 million! Long Jianfei uttered the latest bid without a second thought. After all, what Luo Feng had on offer was a cricket jar with its lid intact. The lidless cricket jar that was displayed within the Forbidden Citys museum had always been Long Jianfeis greatest regret. 155 million! The Guangdi representative gritted his teeth and outbid Long Jianfei. 200 million! Long Jianfei had a nonchalant expression as he placed another outrageous bid. He was very certain of the cricket jars value. There was good reason to believe that it was a jar that Emperor Xuande had personally used before. He was sure that hed eventually get to the bottom of it by inspecting the literature from the past. If you feel that the price is too high, feel free to back off, Guangdi Museum. As for your promise of adding 5 million on top of whatever bid anyone else makes, Im sure everyone here is willing to treat it as the rambunctious statements of a na?ve junior! Long Jianfei did not even spare a glance at the representative. Forget being a representative. Even if the director of the Guangdi Museum were to personally attend, he would still treat them as a junior. There was no need to give them any face. Especially since he had been left behind at the foot of the mountain on purpose and had missed out on the auction for the chicken cup. He was still seething from anger from the mistreatment of his fellow museum institutions. You dare lie to me about giving me a ride? You dare make me walk up the mountain? You dare make me lose out on the chicken cup!? Since Long Jianfei had already given them a way out, the Guangdi Museum decided to take up the old mans offer and halt their bids. After all They were certain that regardless of how much they bid, the Beijing Museum would just outbid them, by a ridiculous margin, at that. They had originally planned to purchase the cricket jar for only 100 million, as such, the fact that it had went to 200 million was much higher than what they had expected. Nevertheless, it was not to say that Long Jianfei had overpaid. After all, they had a document with them that could prove that the cricket jar had indeed belonged to Emperor Xuande once upon a time. Unfortunately, Long Jianfei was just too much for them to go against. Seems like the cricket jar is going to the Palace Museum? Going once, going twice Sold, to Beijings Palace Museum! Luo Feng had not expected this. An item that was originally valued at 30 million by the system had been auctioned for 200 million. At such a ridiculous price, Qin Rubing could not possibly find fault with him selling it to them, right? After all, could her auction fetch such a sky-high price for the relic? Congratulations, Mr. Long! Congratulations on obtaining this unparalleled cricket jar! If possible, could you lend it to our museum to be exhibited? Of course, since they had failed to secure the cricket jar, the other museums were left with no choice but to lick Long Jianfeis boots. Chapter 149 - 149 Insane! Ridiculous! Raising the Bid by 100 Million! Luo Feng Makes a Killing! (4) 149 Insane! Ridiculous! Raising the Bid by 100 Million! Luo Feng Makes a Killing! (4) They intended to borrow the relic from Long Jianfei. Unfortunately No! Long Jianfei refused without a moments hesitation. He was left behind by all these scummy b*stards earlier, and now, they had the audacity to beg for a favor from him? Do they have no pride? Mr. Luo, regarding your 200 million. Ill get the museum to transfer the money to you later, but for now, may I start inspecting the goods? With his item now secured, Long Jianfei flashed a friendly smile towards Luo Feng as he made the request. After all, Luo Feng was not in cahoots with the other museums. He had done nothing to provoke him. Of course! I place great trust in the Palace Museum! Even though the other party had yet to transfer any money to him, Just the name Palace Museum itself had already lent great credibility to Long Jianfei. Even if Long Jianfei were to somehow break the jar while inspecting it, Luo Feng was confident that the other party would still hold up the end of their bargain. Miss Qin, what about this dragon-patterned plate? Thats right! How much is this thing worth?! No one bid before Miss Qin finishes her appraisal! With the treasure they had been eyeing slipping from their grasp once more, the folks from the museum adjusted their strategy and targeted yet another item Qin Rubing looked at the blue-and-white porcelain plate and said, This blue and white porcelain plate is a rare imperial plate! Currently, there have been 8 or so similar items that have been auctioned in the past, and none of them were auctioned for lower than 50 million. Considering the time since they were last auctioned, I suggest that we start the bids at 60 million! 70 million! Ill bid on Mr. Fangs behalf! Wang Yousheng immediately spoke up. He looked at the rich tycoons he had brought with him. Even though they were certainly very rich, it seemed that against the state-backed wealth of the museums, they had little chance to make their presence known. Besides Wang Youshengs friends. Many of the other museum also bid frantically. They all looked determined to get the get the relic. Blue and white porcelain was indeed a prized collectible of the antique market. Many people wanted to collect it. Who wouldnt the love blue and white porcelain that could withstand the polishing of time and still looked as good as new regardless of the weathering of time? There was nothing much to say. Under the competition between the rich and the museums, the price of the item had easily broken through the 100 million mark! Im f*cking dumbfounded! Crazy, insane, completely ludicrous? Do these people think money grows from trees or something? How can they just outbid each other this casually? I originally thought that the bids for official seal at the beginning of the auction would already be as high as it gets, but I never expected all subsequent bids to blow it out of the water! Currently, excluding the set of books, all of the items auctioned have exceeded 100 million in bids! I really want to go up the mountain and kidnap Old Luo! I want to rob him of 200 million! Robbing 200 million, thats chump change for him! Go for at least 2 billion! In the end, the rare Ming dynasty blue-and-white plate with dragon patterns was bought by a tycoon brought by Wang Yousheng for a sky-high price of 150 million. The group of museum geezers were also full of resentment. In truth, this price was already a lot higher than what it was supposed to be worth. However, they were going against rich tycoons, and usually, when these people acted, they acted with a purpose, perhaps to bring traffic and attention to their companies because there would definitely be news reports of their purchases in the future. I doubt Ill need to say anything more about this painting. The starting price is 20 million yuan! Im sure you all will agree with this starting bid! Soon after. The bid for the ancient painting had begun. Although half of it was fake, it was indeed a collection of the Chenghua Emperors palace, which had been given to Eunuch Wang. The existing one on the market was already priced at 25 million. As such, it was reasonable to start off at 20 million! Of course, the natural opinion was that the art piece would be forsaken by the attendees present due to it being a semi-finished product. Luo Feng had assumed that it would go to Qin Rubings auction house since he doubted that it would sell. However, contrary to his expectations, the Sujiang Museum, which had the other half of the painting, offered 50 million for it. It was another 20 million more than what the system had evaluated it for. Good things come in pairs. If the museum were to obtain both original pieces, would it not mean having the actual original work? However, they would not rejoin the art pieces together, doing so would be disrespecting the cultural relics. They would simply exhibit them as a pair. No one wants the saber-toothed tiger fossil, right? Ill bid 5 million! One of Wang Youshengs wealthy friends had purchased Luo Fengs fossil. As the number of treasures dwindled, the expression on Qin Rubings face grew uglier and uglier. Luo Feng really wanted to comfort her. But now was not the time. He would coax her later. There was money to be made, after all. Plus, Qin Rubing was already aware that she would only pick up whatever scraps that could not manage to sell at an agreeable price to begin with. Why dont we take a look at the Danshu Iron Certificate now? The one who spoke was Long Jianfei. Upon hearing those words, many of the museums interest was piqued and their spirits were lifted. Meanwhile, the wealthy within the crowd were well aware that this was not a relic that would go to their hands. It would definitely end up in a state-owned organization, but all the better, since they were not particularly interested in it to begin with. The wealthy had preferred relics with high aesthetic value such as porcelainware, after all. Plus, the fact remained that the Danshu Iron Certificate had belonged to a person whose entire family had been executed. Owning such an item was bad luck for them. Just like the pagoda, it was a little vulgar. Thus, the Danshu Iron Certificate had gone to Long Jianfei who had offered 380 million yo purchase it. It was a national treasure. The auction in the wild continued until 6 in the evening Most of the valuable cultural relics had already been auctioned off, leaving only the ancient wine from the Ming dynasty behind. Luo Feng had no intention of auctioning off the rest of the items in the wild. He informed those who were interested to purchase them from Qin Rubings auction store instead. Seeing how much she had aided him in this recent adventure, Luo Feng felt that it was necessary to reward her. Miss Qin, please appraise this ancient wine from the Ming dynasty! At this moment, Li Zaixing, the boss of Moutai, spoke. He did not spare a single glance at the items auctioned until now. After all, he was by no means an antique collector. He had come here with one purpose and one purpose only, which was for the Ming dynastys Moutai wine. The ancestor of the Moutai wine they produced today. This wine Right as Qin Rubing was about to make a valuation, a large helicopter appeared in the sky. Everyone looked up, and though they could not tell who the newcomer was, they muttered in their hearts, Youre only arriving this late? Too bad, most of the relics are already gone! Could they be here for the wine? Luo Feng thought to himself. But that was impossible, right? Wasnt it just regular wine from the Ming dynasty? Chapter 154 - 154 Generators! Oil! Coal! What Is This Place? (1) 154 Generators! Oil! Coal! What Is This Place? (1) ??? Upon hearing the system notification, Luo Feng immediately stopped whatever he was doing. He was stunned, and it took a long time for him to come back to his senses. Since the oil field did not exploded, it seemed that all was fine. [ Ding! Oil, worth 980,000! ] What? Thats all? Isnt this oil field a little too small? Or is this not an oil field to begin with? Despite his complaints, Luo Fengs eyes were still gleaming with excitement. There was a massive opportunity waiting to him, after all. Who was to say that there was not a huge oil field underneath all this soil? He was very excited. Although logically speaking, there should not be an oil field in this mountain, the systems notification had led Luo Feng to think otherwise. Huh? What are you smiling at, Old Luo!? You have a weird smile on your face! You must have dug up something good, right? Theres no other reason that youd smile like this! A few minutes later, the smile on Luo Fengs face faded and finally disappeared. His digging speed rapidly ramped up, and upon spotting a metal container beneath him, he soon fell into deep thought. The oil I discovered isnt from an oil field, but rather, its stored in a metal barrel Luo Feng continued to dig beside the oil barrel. Clang! He had found yet another barrel. He started off with 1. Then there was 2! Then 3! Then 10! There was a lot of oil. With a clang, Luo Feng had struck something hard again, but this time The feedback did not feel like a metal object, but something more akin to a rock. Upon digging the item up, he then inspected it. It was not a rock, but rather, a cement block. Huh? Why would there be cement in this place? Obviously, no matter how great nature was, it could not produce cement. This was something man-made. After all, he had already discovered that the soil he was operating on had already been through human activity. And the items he had unearthed thus far seemed to be proving that point. Nevertheless, the humans that used to operate in the area did not seem to be mining for oil, as the oil he had discovered was stored in barrels, which disappointed Luo Feng to no end. It meant that any hope of discovering a large oil field had evaporated into thin air. However, Luo Feng was still curious as to why there were so many barrels of oil buried below. Luo Feng even suspected that there was a cement basement built underneath the soil. As he continued to dig, he could not help but admire the strength imbued by the Swallowtail Hoe. He had cleaved through several red bricks, and even some gray ones! What did the host find? Why is there a cement wall? I dont understand. This is definitely not an ancient tomb, right? Duh! Is your tomb made of cement? Whats stored in those barrels? Host, hurry up and dig out the metal bucket. Lets take a look inside them! Luo Feng jumped into the pit he had dug out and cleaned the mud around one of the barrels. Brothers, its quite heavy. This barrel is at least 300 catties! 300 catties!? Holy crr*p! !!!! !!!! Everyone lost their minds when they heard the weight of the barrel. What could possibly be stored inside that weighed 300 catties? Could it be gold? Soon, with the help of a few rich second-generation heirs, the 300-pound barrel was successfully extracted from the pit. Although the feat had left many of the heirs exhausted, they were still excited to see what was in store for them. Luo Feng, what do you think is inside? Li Shishi asked curiously as she handed out a pack of wet tissues to the ones involved in the extraction of the barrel. As Luo Feng pulled out one of the wet tissues to wipe he sweat, he answered, Couldnt you tell when I was pulling it out earlier? The insides are definitely a form of liquid! Liquid? Could it be oil? Luo Feng nodded. Definitely. Anything thats stored in a metal barrel is either gasoline, diesel, or oil! Its definitely not water. Of course, since he had yet to open the barrel and had received the answer via the system, Luo Feng pretended to reason out his guess. Holy sh*t! Oil? Open it up and take a look! The heirs immediately got to work. Upon cracking open the barrels lock, they opened it up and saw a jet-black viscous liquid waiting for them. It really is oil! How did this happen? Pass it on! The host has discovered oil! Pass it on, the host might have discovered a large oil field! If so, its worth a few hundred billion! Could there be an oil field down there? Are the generators here oil mining machines? Youre thinking too much. Dont you have common sense? How could oil be formed under the terrain of Daze Mountain? Yes, almost all oil are found underneath huge plains! Then, why are there so many generators here if they arent mining for oil? Who knows?! Anyway, Luo Feng had already gotten over the possibility of discovering oil. Without paying much heed to the barrels of oil, he continued to dig. With the combined effort of his crew, they soon dug out a single side of a cement wall. It seemed to be 5 to 6 hundred meters long. It was quite huge. Damn! What a huge cement wall! Could the cement wall be holding back oil? There must be a factory down there! Oh wow! Could this be a huge underground factory!? This is a little ridiculous! Although they had already dug out a few barrels of oil, it still did not explain the systems valuation of 980,000 yuan. After all, a ton of oil was only worth a little over 100 USD. Therefore Hidden behind the cement wall was likely even more oil. Chapter 155 - 155 Generators! Oil! Coal! What Is This Place? (2) 155 Generators! Oil! Coal! What Is This Place? (2) However, what left Luo Feng befuddled was why would someone bury this much oil underground? And why would they go as far as to build an entire bunker just to store it? Whoever buried the oil had left Luo Feng feeling rather perplexed. Based on the systems evaluation, Luo Feng concluded that there was at least 160 tons of oil stored underground. Which meant that whoever buried it had undertaken a massive project; and to extract it, Luo Feng would have to go through a massive project as well. What annoyed Luo Feng the most was excavating this sort of treasures. After all, why cant all treasures just be blue and white porcelain that were worth hundreds of millions? Isnt it great if you can just lug around a treasure worth millions in a single hand? If the treasure beneath him truly was an oil field, it would take years, if not generations spanning to his grandchildren for the resource to be fully extracted. Sigh, lets take a break and eat something before digging again! After taking a glance at the numerous dots still waiting for him, he decided that it would be better to call it off for now. There was too much to be excavated in a single afternoon, and as such, he would return in the evening to continue instead. He gave his hoe to the fangirl, Li Shishi for safekeeping. To his surprise, the girl had carefully washed his hoe with water, making it look as good as new when he got it back. Seeing this, Luo Feng could not help but think to himself how great it would be if she were to wash his other relics, perhaps his crown jewels Immediately after, Luo Feng arranged for An Peng to lead a party to gather firewood and prepare a big pot of rice. Meanwhile, Luo Feng himself got to fishing so that he could make fish stew. The stew was combined with various wild vegetables, herbs, and dehydrated dried meat that he had brought with him. Once An Peng and his group had gotten the rice ready, they took the rice together with the stew. Has the host lost confidence? Why is he eating again? Ikr? His streams these past few days are feeling more and more like gourmet streams! I mean, can you blame him? He has to dig up 150 tons of oil! Who wouldnt be in a bad mood if they were tasked with something this tedious? Yeah, the shipping and labor costs would be insane! I cant imagine Old Luo making much money from such a venture! Hed still be able to make money, though? Hes just not willing to put in the work! Put yourself in his shoes! What would hundreds of thousands of yuan worth of oil be worth after youve just unearthed 2 billion plus yuan of relics? If it were me, I would straight up abandon the oil! I suggest that the host continue digging. What if an oil field has really formed in the mountains? Impossible! Its absolutely impossible! If such a thing were true, Id drink the oil reserve dry! After dinner and after around 40 minutes of rest, Luo Feng gathered everyone and started digging again. With the number of treasures he had discovered via the system Luo Feng could not afford to slack off. The gears in Luo Fengs mind began to turn as he dug. Could it be a factory? But what kind of factory would purchase this much oil? Although Luo Feng was bound to find out the answer eventually when he dug out all the treasures, it would still take several days to reach the conclusion, and Luo Feng was already dying of curiosity. Dong! The reverberations from striking the object caused his thumb and forefinger to hurt again. Many people gathered around. Only then did Luo Feng realize that he discovered another metal barrel. [ Ding! Gasoline! ] [ Value: 1.66 million! ] Huh? Gasoline? Luo Fengs thoughts were in a complete mess. He decided to push his confusion aside and continued to dig. Just like before, he had discovered several barrels filled with gasoline. The kind of gasoline he had discovered did not need to be processed. It could be poured into the cars fuel tank and be used immediately. Damn! The streamer has struck it rich again. He found even more types of oil! Hahaha, the streamers face is turning green. Brothers, stop making fun of him! Take a closer look, guys! These barrels are different than the ones he found earlier? Could it not be oil? Perhaps it contains diesel? Hahaha! If thats the case, its not even as good as oil! Under everyones curious gaze, the iron barrels that weighed a few hundred catties was soon lifted out of the pit. Upon opening the barrel up, they spotted a pale yellow liquid similar to the color of urine. However, no one believed that someone would be dumb enough to store urine, as such, they quickly reached the conclusion that it was gasoline. You guys dont think its an illegally operated factory, right? Hmm, all the illegal factories in the mountains are like this! Luo Feng did not say anything and continued digging along the pit that the gasoline barrels were stored in. Before long, he had discovered yet another cement wall. As Luo Feng had suspected, there was a warehouse that stored gasoline, just like there was one for oil. Now that there was a precedence, Luo Feng would no longer dig obediently. Instead, he used the concrete wall he located to determine the general structure of whatever building was contained below. After all, a gasoline warehouse worth slightly more than a million was penny change for Luo Feng at this point. Now that he could make out the warehouses general location, he could avoid the other gasoline barrels by going around the building and digging at a different area. Half an hour later, a patch of land had been marked with lime, which indicated the structure of the gasoline warehouse behind the cement wall. Making sure to avoid the gasoline warehouse, Luo Feng dug at a new spot. Dong! [ You have dug up gasoline again! ] [ Worth 1.58 million! ] He had somehow arrived at another warehouse for gasoline. He was really speechless. It took an hour this time, but once again, Luo Feng had marked out the outline of the new gasoline warehouse with lime. He changed to a different location and began digging. [ Ding! Diesel! Worth 1.2 million! ] F*ck me! I really have gathered the infinity stones of oil-based energy sources! They were all energy sources needed for industrial development. Before long, Luo Feng located a 5th warehouse, again, it was one for storing gasoline. Then, he found his 6th, which stored diesel. It was already night time. Luo Feng had spent all day discovering warehouses There were about 5 oil warehouses, with a total value of about 6 million yuan; 3 diesel warehouses, worth about 3 million yuan; And lastly, 3 gasoline warehouses, worth about 3.5 million. Chapter 156 - 156 Generators! Oil! Coal! What Is This Place? (3) 156 Generators! Oil! Coal! What Is This Place? (3) Each warehouse contained tons and tons of fossil fuels. It had left Luo Feng speechless. As he stood high up at a vantage point, Luo Feng surveyed his surroundings. The dozen or so underground warehouses he had discovered had occupied a large area. Of course. News of Luo Fengs latest discovery had already gone viral on the internet ever since he found the second warehouse. As usual, Luo Feng had shot up the search rankings and made it onto the trending search again. Naturally, word regarding the potential discovery of an oil field was the piece of information that attracted the most attention. Even though article writers were aware that Luo Feng had very well not discovered an oil field, they decided to embellish the details for the sake of attracting more readers. Damn, this streamer is rich. He already discovered an ancient tomb, and now he discovers an oil field? An oil field! That thing would likely last for 10 generations! As we all know, even a small oil field is worth about 10 billion USD! If it were a medium-sized oil field, it would tens of billions of dollars! If it were a large oil field, hed be making hundreds of billions of dollars, or perhaps even more! You can stop now, all Old Luo found were barrels of fossil fuels buried underground. Dont let this clickbait article lead you astray, Old Luo didnt dig up an oil field! Underground warehouse? Oil? Whos the one being such a pain in the *ss? Why would they go to such lengths to hide these things underground? Hahaha! The streamer can open up his own gas station now, he has every fossil fuel youd probably need! Realizing that Luo Fengs discovery this time were relatively cheap goods, many netizens did not waste the opportunity to dunk on him. Though they were aware that these fuels were worth good money, it was also a pain to transport them all out. As for how Luo Feng was feeling, simply put, he was pissed. What the hell is this? Are all these dots fossil fuels?! Luo Feng was losing his motivation to dig the site very quickly. He was certain that if were to continue digging, he would likely end up with even more of these fossil fuels. Alright, good night everyone. Lets continue digging tomorrow! Shishi, take my hoe! At those words, Luo Feng ended the stream and handed his Swallowtail Hoe over to his fangirl. He then led the rich second-generation heirs down the mountain until they found a spacious spot that was good for setting up their tents. Luo Feng had decided to leave the fossil fuels unguarded. Since they weighed over a few hundred catties, he would gladly give them away to whoever had the strength to move them. Before they went to bed, Li Shishi, Zhang Shunyong, and An Peng were all discussing their theories on what their latest digging site had used to be. However, after more than an hour of fruitless discussion, they decided to sleep. The next day, Luo Feng woke up around 7 in the morning. To his surprise, many of the second-generation heirs had already woken up as well. Despite the previous tiring day, they had managed to wake up early. Luo Feng could not help but admire their discipline. After all, these treasure-seeking heirs were different from those who stayed up all night just to play games. He invited a few of the heirs to go and catch fish and prepare ingredients for breakfast. With the ingredients all gathered, Luo Feng fixed up a big pot of fragrant hodgepodge. Throughout the past few days, the rich second-generation heirs had enjoyed a fair share of Luo Fengs cooking, and they felt that Luo Fengs skill rivaled even that of chefs from 5-star hotels. Taking care to avoid the underground warehouses that he had marked out the previous day with lime, Luo Feng set off to dig again. More than half an hour later [Ding! You have dug up coal!] [ Value: 270,000 ] As he stared at the black stone he had discovered, Luo Feng was baffled once more. While it was not completely unexpected since he had already unearthed oil and gasoline, it was still somewhat disheartening to discover yet another fossil fuel. He opened up the layer of waterproof cloth covering the object to reveal a jet black objects underneath. Obviously, they were not naturally-formed coal, but rather, processed ones. Huh?! What is this? Why is it so dark? Thats right! How are they darker than jelly ear mushrooms?! Hahaha! This is just coal, right? Why are you guys making such a fuss! What kind of place is this? Why are there this much fossil fuels? The viewers were confused. They could not comprehend for what purpose all these fossil fuels were stored here. However, it was not just them, as the rich second-generation heirs and Luo Feng were completely at a loss too. However, even though they could not understand it, everyone was filled with great curiosity to learn of the dig sites history. Moreover, since Luo Feng could still spot a bunch of expensive dots underground, there was no reason to quit digging yet. Around noon. Luo Feng had discovered a few more large warehouses that stored coal. According to the value provided by the system and the current value of coal, each warehouse contained around 300 to 500 tons of coal. Luo Feng despised the coal even more than the prior few fossil fuels. While he was able to make a profit, however small it was, from the prior few fossil fuels, it was estimated that the cost of transporting the coal out would be higher than the value of the coal itself. Oh my god, coal again! Thats crazy! And why are they processed coal? If theyre underground, they should be naturally-formed coal, right? Thats right! If it were naturally-formed coal, Old Luo could have opened up a coal mine! Perhaps he would even be able to sell it for tens or hundreds of millions of yuan! Id like to know the depths of Old Luos disappointment at this moment! Damn, its hard to transport hundreds of tons of coal out! Forget about making money! Hahaha, do your best, host. Who knows, this might be a coal mining factory? If its coal, theres a chance that they were mined somewhere from within this mountain. But if youre thinking about the other fossil fuels, forget about it! Luo Feng ignored the teasing of his fans and immediately got back to work. As for the rich second-generation heirs, their goal was solely to enjoy the thrill of discovering treasure. As such, it did not matter if the venture was profitable or not. As long as they could continue to discover new items, they did not care about the items that had been dug out. Dong! Luo Feng seemed to have dug up something again [ Ding! Grain! Worth 130,000 yuan!] Hmm? Finally, something that isnt a form of energy resource? 20 minutes later. Under Luo Fengs instructions, everyone dug out the surrounding area to find a steel plate about the size of a coffin. Hmm? Whats this? Chapter 157 - 157 Generators! Oil! Coal! What Is This Place? (4) 157 Generators! Oil! Coal! What Is This Place? (4) A steel plate? Could it lead to the basement? Upon seeing this scene, those who watched a lot of TV dramas and movies has instantly likened it to the basement scenes they had watched in the media. So heavy! An Peng tried to lift the steel plate, but to no avail. Everyone, get up and lift it up! Seeing how comical An Peng looked, Luo Feng chuckled and called for everyone to pull the steel plate up together. Upon making the attempt, Luo Feng could not help but admit that the steel plate was really f*cking heavy. It was extremely thick as well, and it weighed at least 200 catties. It seems to be a storage for some supplies? Li Shishi used the flashlight to shine inside and blurted out. Dont worry about it for now. Well try and dig out way down and enter from the side! That ladder must have been there for a long time. Dont go down, its easy to break! Unhurried as always, Luo Feng advised against anyone from entering the space below through the ladder at the side. After all, the space seemed to be quite deep, and it would be quite a fall if anyone were to slip or if the ladder were to break. As he went to dig at the side, Luo Fengs mind began to whir. The granary here looked different than the storage places of the fossil fuels. The granary had a cement ceiling, but the fossil fuels had no ceilings at all. Soon, a large piece of cement wall was dug out. It was part of the cement wall that covered the granary. A huge hole was dug out as everyone worked together to widen the entrance into the storage space until it was around a meter wide. Looking down, there was a layer of burlap bags for padding that served as both a layer of cushion as well as a stepping stone to reduce the depth of the storage room, which meant that they could now descend directly into the space. After polishing the hole they had dug out so that it would not scratch anyone when they went down, they then descended the hole in unison. At first glance The room was full of grain stored in burlap bags piled up like a fortress. Luo Feng lightly struck one of the bags with his Swallowtail Hoe, causing the bag to burst open and for rice to flow out. Eh, its all moldy rice? The host has struck it rich again? (Smirking emoticon) This should be a sealed vault! Indeed, since the fossil fuels are stored within metal barrels, theres no fear of them turning bad from oxidizing or getting spoilt from rain, but these grains do not enjoy the same protection! It is for this reason that they are stored in a sealed vault! Damn! This was probably a military base, right? Old Luo, youre in big trouble! Seeing this. Luo Feng doubted that it was the case. How could it be a military base? If it was, someone from the Combat Division would have contacted him long ago. Of course, this place is not just a place for storing rice, there is also corn, peanuts, soybean oil, as well as some canned goods such as canned meat and canned fruits. The goods were built and stored according to a standard granary. Hmm? These cans seem to be from a military label? Could they have belonged to the Japanese? Huh?! Luo Feng inspected one of the cans and became even more confused. He checked the production date. It was produced in 1999? Plus, looking at his surroundings, it seemed that most of the fresh foods had already spoiled, though there was still a chance that the canned foods were still edible since they could generally be preserved for very long times. After making a round at the granary together with the excited rich second-generation heirs, Luo Feng led the group out through the entrance they had dug out, which now also served as their exit. Very quickly. Luo Feng resumed his digging, and before long, he struck yet another granary. [ Ding! You dug up a granary ] F*ck, another repeat! Luo Feng observed the site and chose a new spot that was far apart from both the fossil fuels and the granaries. Luo Feng was at a loss for words. Digging up fossil fuels and coal was already bad enough, and now, he was encountering granaries non-stop as well. It seemed that whoever owned these resources was not a fossil fuel dealer, nor were they operating some kind of factory Although he had obtained a new piece of information that the canned food was produced by the Japanese, it did not necessarily mean that he had struck a Japanese military base. After digging for about half an hour. Luo Fengs Swallowtail Hoe had struck something hard again. [ Ding! Congratulations, you have found an evacuation shelter! ] Chapter 158 - 158 Holy Sh*t! Have I Stumbled Upon an Alien Base? (1) 158 Holy Sh*t! Have I Stumbled Upon an Alien Base? (1) [ Ding! An evacuation shelter ] Damn! What does it mean? Shelter? I dont get it! Could this place be a shelter? No way, right? But upon recalling the items he had discovered, from the generators, to the fossil fuels, the coal, as well as the granaries It did seem like a shelter. Perhaps it really might be an evacuation shelter. Judging by its scale, it could accommodate at least a hundred people, and for a rather long time, it seemed. And based on the systems price evaluations, it seemed that there quite a number of goodies stored within the shelter. Nevertheless, what interested Luo Feng the most was the shelter itself. Those who could afford to build a shelter must be either wealthy or influential, as they required a large amount of financial resources to build such a large-scale shelter. For ordinary people, let alone being able to afford the resources needed for the shelter, they could not even afford to build the shelter itself to begin with! After all, the shelters built by the wealthy are not just simple constructs, but rather, they are fully designed with everything in mind. For example, they would plan for long term electricity and water supply, as these are resources necessary for long term survival. Of course, the construction of shelters such as this had only gained steam around the 2012 era, when the great Mayan doomsday prophecy was popularized. Most ordinary people were oblivious to it, but those within the wealthy social circles had worked together to build various doomsday bunkers. After all, many people had believed in the doomsday prophecy back then. However, it was clear that the shelter that Luo Feng had found was not built due to the 2012 prophecy as it was built way ahead before it was popularized. At the very least, Luo Feng could ascertain that the bunker he found had belonged to an extremely wealthy individual. Upon this thought, Luo Feng became even more excited and continued digging. The entire shelter was buried around half a meter underground. He did not know if this was the original depth of the shelter or if it had been buried later. With the joint efforts of more than a dozen people, the upper part of the shelter was dug out. The shelter that was dug out was several tens of meters long and wide. Which meant that it was around 400 square meters wide. And this is only a part of it; to know the exact size, the entire structure must be excavated. Of course, the bunker itself was built differently from the warehouses Luo Feng had discovered earlier. The bunkers were made of strong steel frame structures. The steel plates were made of stainless steel, and were as smooth as mirrors! Even after the many years that had passed since they were built, there was not a single trace of corrosion that could be seen! Damn! What is this? What did you dig up? Tell me, what did you dig up? Why is it so impressive? It looks like an alien base? Damn! All steel plates? And theyre still so shiny? In an instant, everyone saw the steel-framed house below and was dumbfounded. A group of netizens from the United States also let their imaginations run wild. They mentioned aliens. Area 51. And all sorts of other nonsensical make-believe sightings. Of course, at this moment, Luo Feng had only dug out a flat surface, and thus, no one knew what this place was possibly made for yet. Unfortunately, Luo Feng had no way to proceed. The steel plates couldnt be dug. There was no way. After thinking for a moment, Luo Feng called Gu Santong. Hello, Mr. Gu! Are you busy? Why? I heard your livestream is stirring things up again. Did you dig up another ancient tomb? Gu Santong asked curiously. Theres no ancient tomb, so I understand that you might not be interested in it, but could you please check the records of the people who contracted the Daze Mountain in the past 50 years for me? Such a long time ago? Gu Santong could not figure out Luo Fengs intentions, but he decided to help anyway. Although he was curious, he held back his curiosity. If the Luo Feng had intended to tell him, he would have already mentioned it. As a member of the archeological team, Gu Santong was no stranger of conducting expeditions to mountains and forests from time to time. As such, he was rather familiar with the people from the Forest Bureau, which meant that he would have a much easier time asking for information from the bureau as compared to Luo Feng. Of course, Luo Fengs true purpose of asking was not to learn of the bunkers owner, but rather, to know whether or not it was constructed legally. In the case that it was legally constructed, the items and bunker that Luo Feng had found was someone elses property, and if not, the items he had found would now belong to him. Of course, based on how well hidden the shelter was, as well as the fact that the owner had taken great pains to hide in underground, there was a high chance that it was secretly built. Plus, looking at the date of those canned food, the fallout shelter must have been around for at least 20 to 30 years. Host, why arent you stopping? Thats right! Continue digging! Why are you resting? Get up and dig! Guys, please, how is he supposed to dig through steel? Idiot, he can dig from the side. See if you can dig up the door of the steel building below, Old Luo! Stop arguing. Im checking the contract records of this mountain! Luo Feng snapped grumpily. Contract records? Why bother? Perhaps Old Luo has an inkling as to what this structure is? F*ck! The host knows? If you know, dont keep us in suspense. Hurry up and tell me! Thats right. Im still anxious to hear the answer! Generators, oil, granaries? Im really curious! Chapter 159 - 159 Holy Sh*t! Have I Stumbled Upon an Alien Base? (2) 159 Holy Sh*t! Have I Stumbled Upon an Alien Base? (2) Upon seeing this, Li Shishis face turned serious, Luo Feng, what is this place? Yeah, Im curious too! Zhang Shunyong added. Hehe, Im sure youll realize what it is if you give it some thought. Think about it, this place has generators, oil, diesel, and granaries. Now weve found a separate steel-framed building. Cant you guess what this is? Seeing everyone still looking puzzled, Luo Feng tapped the steel plate beneath his feet with his Swallowtail Hoe, producing a clanging sound. Think about it Why would this structure be built so sturdily? Ah, I still cant figure it out! Li Shishi scratched her head. I cant think of it either! Your ability to make money makes me jealous, as does your intelligence. Old Luo, youre amazing! Could it be an air-raid shelter? Suddenly, An Peng chimed in. Close enough! Luo Feng nodded and smiled, If Im not mistaken, this must be a fallout shelter! What?! ?????? ?????? A fallout shelter? Is it really one of those? Now everything starts to make sense! True, considering the ample supplies, it really seems likely! How come I didnt think of it? The host is amazing! How did you figure this out? Host, try tapping the steel frame below. Is it hollow? Hearing this, Luo Feng laughed and said, This steel plate is nearly 20 centimeters thick. Its too thick to tell by tapping it! Just wait for a bit, once we uncover the whole structure, well be able to see if Im right or not! Meanwhile, the American viewers were thrilled to hear that it was a fallout shelter. They were no strangers to this concept, having seen it in many games and movies, especially during times of disaster or war. Has the stuff from games and movies actually become reality? Do Chinese people actually know how to have fun? They built such a huge fallout shelter underground? I knew it! With so much food and canned goods, it had to be something special! If it really is a fallout shelter, with its size, it could accommodate at least 100 people for 10 years! With proper resource management, it could last even longer! Arent there too few generators, though? Is a dozen of them really enough? Maybe Old Luo just hasnt found the rest? Both foreign and domestic viewers had many questions, but they were left unanswered as the full structure had yet to be uncovered. Once the whole thing was exposed, perhaps everything would be explained. After some thought, Luo Feng called up an aviation company, Please send over a batch of gas masks and oxygen tanks! We need a lot of them, since there are more than 10 people here. Although they were still in the mountains, they were no longer deep in it like when the ancient tomb was discovered. As such, it would not take long for the goods to be delivered. Around 20 minutes later, Gu Santong called in with news that no one but Luo Feng had applied a permit for the mountain in the last 30 years. Upon hearing this, Luo Feng heaved a sigh of relief. As long as the shelter was illegal, it no longer mattered if the owner was dead or alive C whoever discovered it would own it. He thought about it, since policies were still strict 20 to 30 years ago, the wealthy who wished to build such structures would have no other choice but to build it secretly. Dont get your hopes up too early, everyone. The fallout shelter has a steel frame structure, so we must find the entrance before we can go in. Lets hope we can find the entrance before it gets dark! Luo Feng was well aware that he need not uncover the entire fallout shelter. All he had to do was find the entrance. A properly designed fallout shelter would definitely have a door, that was a given. After all, it was not a tomb meant for the dead who would no longer see the light of day. Moreover, there wouldnt be just one entrance but multiple ones C a regular entrance and emergency exits. The emergency exits of a fallout shelter would be placed in the most accessible locations, likely at the front of the steel-framed structure. However, Luo Feng did not bother looking for these exits since they would probably only open from the inside, and it would be impossible to open them from the outside without a key. As for the regular entrance, judging by the shape of the fallout shelter, it might be on the side. Luo Feng and his team continued digging along the side of the shelter, hoping to find the entrance. By around noon, they still had not found it, and thus, Luo Feng suggested to the group, Lets have some lunch and rest for a while. Otherwise, we wont have the energy to continue. Im so excited to see whats inside! Me too! I dont feel tired or hungry at all! Many of the wealthy second-generation kids seemed to be full of energy, as if they were running on adrenaline. Seeing this, Luo Feng felt like he might have been too considerate of them. If you guys think you can keep going, then keep digging! Whos afraid of whom? However, considering that Li Shishi and a few others were not in the best physical shape, they needed to rest. Damn it! Youre taking a break this soon? Keep going! How can you take a break at a time like this? Host, how can you have the mood to eat at a time like this? Keep looking for the entrance! This steel-framed shelter looks huge! Is it a few hundred square meters? It must be at least that big! Otherwise, it wouldnt match the quantity of resources and food stored here! Damn, this shelter, along with the fuel storage area, is bigger than my companys office! Chapter 160 - 160 Holy Sh*t! Have I Stumbled Upon an Alien Base? (3) 160 Holy Sh*t! Have I Stumbled Upon an Alien Base? (3) After lunch and taking a half-an-hour break, it was already around 1:30 in the afternoon. At that moment, a helicopter flew in from the sky, landed in a safe area, and delivered the gas masks and oxygen tanks Luo Feng had requested. Luo Feng set the items aside for the moment since they had not found the entrance to the shelter yet. By around 3:30 P.M., Luo Feng and the wealthy second-generation heirs had been digging for quite some time. Suddenly, Luo Feng seemed to have discovered something. After clearing the surrounding area, he found a steel plate that looked similar to the material used in the construction of the fallout shelter. Luo Feng immediately burst into laughter. The steel plate was circular, with a diameter of about 2 meters, and protected by a steel cover. Guys, come over here! I think Ive found the entrance! Luo Feng exclaimed with a smile. No doubt, the steel plate is likely an entrance that leads to the main part of the shelter. After digging for about half an hour, Luo Feng unearthed a steel passage about six or seven meters long. The entrance to the passage was the steel plate discovered earlier, and it was operated via a circular handle. With a clattering sound, Luo Feng pulled the handle. It moved smoothly, which was quite unbelievable for a supposedly old and abandoned structure. Holy crap! Weve been waiting here for the whole day, and at long last, the host has finally found the entrance! One of the viewers exclaimed. Hurry up and show us whats inside! Maybe theres a silicone beauty inside! another joked. Why is that the first thing that came to my mind too? another chimed in. Hmmm, if youre staying inside the shelter for a long time, youd probably need that kind of thing to relief your sexual frustrations, right? one suggested. But if the owner is rich, wouldnt they have brought a whole group of beautiful women with them? Wont they get tired of playing around every day? Just bring more so that theres a wider variety! This place would be a great spot to secretly play poker! I wish I had a shelter like this! After the door was opened, Luo Feng and his group saw nothing but darkness. The heirs were all very excited. Dont rush in! Luo Feng cautioned Zhang Shunyong and the others, who were eager to enter. After all the years since it was last built, it was unknown if the ventilation system in the shelter still worked. Luo Feng ordered everyone to put on their oxygen tank and gas mask to be safe. Soon, everyone was wearing their masks, and they looked like soldiers from a sci-fi movie. Luo Feng turned on his flashlight and led the group into the shelter. After passing through the 7-meter-long passageway, they arrived at a platform with a steel staircase leading underneath. The mud on the stairs might have been left by the shelters original occupants. The interior was not damp, indicating that it was well sealed. Luo Feng lit a lighter, and it ignited normally, which meant there was still oxygen inside. Wow, the host is so professional! I thought he was only good at exploring tombs, but hes just as good at exploring shelters! A viewer commented. It seems the air circulation system in this shelter is well designed; its still functional after all these years! another remarked. Some shelters air circulation systems malfunction if theyre not maintained regularly. Shining his flashlight around, Luo Feng discovered a shoe rack near the stairs with several pairs of slippers. There were both mens and womens styles. He saw a light switch and pressed it, but after waiting a few seconds, there was no response. Past the entrance, they entered a spacious area of over 1,000 square meters. It was enormous. Luo Fengs previous estimate had been wrong. They had likely only discovered a single building within the main structure of the shelter earlier, causing him to think that it was only 400 square meters, when in reality, that area could possibly only be the owners bedroom. The living room had some furniture, but there were no windows or glass. There were even playing cards on the table. It appeared there was another door in the front, which could be an emergency exit. So this is a shelter? Its not quite what I imagined! One of the heir observed. Yeah, its simpler than I expected! But its over a thousand square meters, which makes it a megastructure! someone else pointed out. Theres a staircase here! Luo Feng excitedly discovered that the building had more than one floor and was delighted. The staircase spiraled downward and was also made of steel. Of course, Luo Feng had purposely ignored the treasures in the cabinets within the living room. He wanted to explore the entire structure first. Following the spiral staircase, Luo Feng and the others quickly reached the second underground floor. The second floor had many separate rooms, which seemed to be bedrooms. However, in the same area, Luo Feng spotted yet another staircase leading to another floor. Arriving on the third floor, they found even more equipment. There was a separate electrical room and a machine room. The electrical room housed a complete power generation system. Upon inspection, there were no visible signs of damage. Luo Feng flipped the switch, and the generator hummed to life. After waiting a few minutes, Luo Feng tentatively turned on the light switch near the staircase. As expected, the lights came on, and everything around them became visible. The entire third floor was brightly lit. Wow, the power system is still working after all these years? A viewer asked in amazement. Inferior equipment would have failed after sitting idle for so long! The third floor looks like a hidden paradise! Professional, I can only say its too professional! Yes! The first two floors were disappointing, but the third floor feels like a real, bonafide shelter! The first two floors were probably just activity areas! The third floor was truly impressive, equipped with power systems, lighting systems, ventilation systems, and refrigeration equipment. Luo Feng even spotted gas masks and an air quality detector placed on a table. The group continued to explore the shelter, marveling at the advanced technology and the secrets it held within. Chapter 161 - 161 Exorbitant Stamps! Lu Xuns Signed Books! (1) 161 Exorbitant Stamps! Lu Xuns Signed Books! (1) Upon seeing the air quality detector on the table, Luo Feng promptly picked it up, and plugged it in. Soon, rows of data appeared on its screen. He pressed the detection button and waited for 5 minutes. The air quality of the shelter was finally displayed, showing only faint traces of toxic gas. Luo Feng then walked over to a refrigerator and opened it. Inside was an array of items: vegetables, fruits, canned goods, meats, and more. However, everything had spoiled, even the vacuum-packed items. After all, over the decades, even the most secure of packaging would allow trace amounts of bacteria to enter. Guys, lets keep exploring! Theres nothing to worry about! Luo Feng said with a smile as he proceeded towards a cabinet. Opening it, he discovered a collection of books, including the Four Great Classical Novels and Tang and Song poetry. Luo Feng suddenly thought of a video he had once watched: If the apocalypse were to arrive and you could only take one book to pass down to your descendants, would you choose Shakespeare or an adult magazine? The answer was definitely Shakespeare because humans should pursue higher intellectual pleasures rather than chase after basic biological instincts. Upon opening the second cabinet, Luo Feng found various educational materials, from elementary to middle to high school textbooks. The third cabinet contained more books, ranging from science fiction, fantasy to humanities, and much more It seems the owner of this shelter was a cultured person, to think that they would collect this many books? Luo Feng mused. If it were a simple-minded person, they wouldnt have bothered with this many! As for the educational materials, they must have been intended for children. In case they couldnt leave the shelter, they could use it to teach the children how to read and write. Suddenly, Luo Feng saw a book marked as a treasure. What does this mean? Luo Feng thought to himself. A book worth at least 10,000 yuan? [ Ding! A book! Worth 30,000 yuan! ] Could there be 30,000 yuan hidden inside? After all, ordinary books were basically worthless, and selling them would only yield scrap paper prices. A book worth 30,000 yuan was hard for Luo Feng to imagine. Eh? This seems to be a first edition, first printing of The Ordinary World from the 1980s, right? Luo Feng suddenly blurted out. Luo Fengs viewers were shocked once again, not by the price of the object, but by Luo Fengs ability to identify treasures. Damn, how could the host figure that out so quickly? the viewers exclaimed. Is there anything he doesnt know? I seriously suspect he has a treasure-identifying cheat! Hahaha! Me too! My dad has a copy of this book, and its almost falling apart, one viewer shared. This first edition is in such good condition; it could probably sell for a few thousand yuan! Luo Feng then noticed a signature penned in blue ink in the bottom left corner. After a moment, he recognized it as the signature of the author, Lu Yao, dated 1988. No wonder this is worth 30,000 yuan. Its a first edition, first printing novel that has the authors autograph intact! Its worth more than a few thousand, everyone. Look, it has the authors signature. It should be worth 30,000 yuan! Luo Feng was not particularly excited or interested in the find. Seeing Li Shishis eyes light up, he asked, Do you want it? Yes, yes, yes! Li Shishi nodded vigorously, being a huge fan of the author. Alright, its yours! Luo Feng said casually. The viewers of his channel would undoubtedly accuse him of favoritism, but he did not care. He was just giving it away on a whim. [ Ding! Another book worth 8,000 yuan! ] Wow, this is Ba Jins The Bottom of the Sea Dreams, Luo Feng noted. Its a signed edition too! He announced, Everyone, you can cease your complaints! If no wealthy heirs go after this book, Ill hold a raffle for it for yall! Evidently, none of the rich heirs were interested in the book. Most people with a taste for literature already had a large collection of these signed edition novels at home. As such, Luo Feng decided to hold a raffle in his channel, where spending just a penny on a virtual gift would grant viewers a chance to win the prize. Whoever had the best luck would claim the prize. [ Ding! A book! Worth 300,000 yuan! ] Holy cow! Luo Feng picked up a book, and again, it was worth 300,000 yuan! It was not the price that shocked him but the potential reasons for why the book was this valuable Could it be a rare signed edition by a prominent author? However, upon checking the books front cover, Luo Feng found no signature. How could an unsigned book be so expensive? A Collection of Stories from Beyond the Domain. It isnt even an authors manuscript. Haha, host, why do you look so confused? Were you hoping for a signed edition of a book by Zhou Shuren? a viewer commented. Hahaha, back in his time, there were hardly any signed editions of his works for sale! Even without a signature, this book is likely the original version, and the one in your hands might be the only one left! A unique copy? Wow, thats an amazing find! We have to raffle this book! You guys are so greedy, wanting a 300,000-yuan book to be raffled off? Hahaha, a 300,000-yuan prize is nothing for Old Luo nowadays! Still though, do you think the host is willing to give it away? Lets wait for cheaper ones and try our luck in the raffle! The viewers were clearly excited. In contrast, it was at this point that it began to dawn on Luo Feng just how grand the scale of the books housed within the cabinet before him was. There were author-signed editions, special editions, first editions, and unique copies Chapter 162 - 162 Exorbitant Stamps! Lu Xuns Signed Books! (2) 162 Exorbitant Stamps! Lu Xuns Signed Books! (2) There was not a single piece of waste paper among them. Although their prices were not as high as those of the military books found in the ancient tomb previously, they were still worth a few thousand yuan more than ordinary books. These items all held high collectible value. Judging by the number of items gathered, the owner of the refuge must have been a person of considerable means and was likely also a scholar. Otherwise, it was hard to think that they would amass such a huge collection regardless of how rich they were. Finally, after going through the two bookcases, Luo Feng opened another cabinet. This one was more of a display case than a cabinet. It was a floor-to-ceiling window-style double sliding case that could be opened from both sides to reveal a rather large display area. Inside was a glass layer containing an A4-sized paper envelope. The A4 paper had yellowed somewhat, but the writing on it still looked quite lovely. [ Ding! An envelope! Worth 500,000 yuan! ] Huh? 500,000 yuan? What kind of envelope is this? How can it be so expensive? However, upon seeing the name Zhang Ailing on it, Luo Feng felt reassured. This esteemed ladys works were indeed worthy of such a price. Wow! Its an envelope from Zhang Ailing. It must be worth something, right? Her handwriting is so cute! You guys dont know anything. This is a unique doll font created by Zhang Ailing herself! Many years ago, her manuscripts were exposed! The viewer expertly continued, From the exposed manuscripts, her handwriting was revealed to the entire world! Through it, we learned that her calligraphy gives people a refreshing feeling, appearing somewhat naive with a touch of a childs doodling. Its really refreshing and unique. Many people, especially friends who like Zhang Ailing, call her handwriting a doll font. They find this font highly likable and that it reflects her personality precisely. If you consider her literary works, it seems quite appropriateher writing reflects her character, which is fully embodied in her works. Stop copying from a Baidu article! Its tiring to read through it! A viewer complained. So, its like the cat font in current mobile phones, right? But its much more artistic than the cat font! After putting down the envelope, Luo Feng opened the second cabinet. Inside were small glass plates holding little cards that looked like stamps. [ Ding! Stamps! Worth 5,800 yuan! ] Arent these just stamps? Why are they displayed like this? Lets just move on! Im not interested in this! Are you guys kidding? Some stamps are quite expensive! I have a set of peony stamps that are very valuable! How valuable can they be? 5 to 6 thousand yuan each at the current market prices! Show off. Even if you gave them to me, I wouldnt want them! Young fools like you are incapable of admiring their beauty! Peony stamps should be this price; they were issued in limited quantities, after all! Luo Feng looked at the stamps and felt they could be considered half-antiques. He opened the glass layer and took out the stamps, wanting to give them to whichever rich second-generation heir who wanted them. After all, they had helped him greatly in the discovery of this fallout shelter. He could not possibly let them return empty handed. After giving away the stamps, Luo Feng looked at the next glass plate containing panda stamps. He continued to flip through the stamps, finding others featuring XX military soldiers. The stamps displayed inside the various glass plates were of all kinds. There were about several dozen glass plates in total. This is a Huangshan stamp! Its from the Huangshan scenic spot, and its a special edition from 1957. This one is worth quite a lot! It should be worth over 50 thousand yuan! Luo Feng did not continue to elaborate and instead opened the next display case. To his surprise, it also contained small glass plates displaying stamps. However, there were far fewer stamps in the second case. Luo Feng picked up one of the glass plates and pointed at one of the stamps on it, You all should recognize this person, right? Uh, no, we dont! Who is it? They look kinda familiar? Failed to recognize! Pass! Luo Feng smiled bitterly, You guys really dont recognize this great artist? Unbelievable! This is Mei Lanfang, and this special edition stamp is worth tens of thousands of yuan! Then, he picked up another glass plate to examine it. Does this one also feature Master Mei? Yes, but this edition is the toothless stamp version, which is much more valuable. Its probably around 50,000 to 60,000 yuan! Seeing this, Luo Fengs viewers started to feel uneasy. Its only worth 50,000 to 60,000 yuan? Compared to the antiques you found previously, its not really worth much! Yeah, stamps are so cheap! Hehe, what would you guys know? Antiques have been around for so many years, while stamps have only been around for a few. Give it a few hundred or even a thousand years, and theyll be worth a fortune! Also, arent you guys tired of looking at antiques all the time? Luo Feng picked up the last stamp and immediately laughed, This edition is much more valuable! Its a miniature version featuring Teacher Mei! Just one of these is worth 300,000 yuan! It seemed like this was a Mei Lanfang stamp collection. Damn! How 300 thousand yuan? Its not even an antique, and this tiny thing is already worth 300 thousand yuan? Based on its size, its even more expensive than Zhang Daqians paintings if we consider its surface to price ratio! Hahaha! If youre talking about size, youd need 100 of these to a painting as big as Zhang Daqians, right? In that case, they should be worth 30 million yuan if we compare them at the same size? I wouldnt even want this worthless piece of paper if you gave it to me! 300 thousand yuan, oh my goodness! Thats enough for a house in our county town! I used to think that stamp are just stamps, but in the hands of the host, theyre So, theyre what? On with it! Theyre a deadly weapon! Dont weapons usually come in pairs? One is called the Sword of Benevolence, and the other is called the Sword of Righteousness! Chapter 163 - 163 Exorbitant Stamps! Lu Xuns Signed Books! (3) 163 Exorbitant Stamps! Lu Xuns Signed Books! (3) With these two swords, is Old Luo not a hero? Whoa! Dont bring in the New Three Kingdoms randomly! Luo Feng proceeded to open the next cabinet. Luo Feng thought it would contain something new, but to his surprise, all the display case contained was a single set of stamps. Before Luo Feng could even introduce them, his chat erupted with excitement. Although there were many novices in the live streaming room who just came to watch for fun, there were also knowledgeable viewers, especially those who liked stamps and came specifically to see them. Whoa! Host, youve struck gold! Youre rich now! Whats so great about a stamp? At most, its only worth a few hundred thousand, right? Compared to the 20 billion he made, its nothing! Whoa! You actually found this? Awesome! Does this stamp look very valuable? Why are so many people fussing over it? Isnt it just a monkey on the stamp? Whats there to be excited about? Is the monkey Sun Wukong? Whoa, monkey stamps, the rare treasures of the stamp world, youve never heard of them? Unbelievable! Absolutely preposterous! Luo Feng laughed and said, Monkey stamps are indeed valuable, and every time one is discovered, itll make waves in the news. In the world of stamp collecting, each of these stamps is worth a car, and a whole set is worth a house! I am not joking with you! I remember a news story about a postman who was responsible for selling many stamps, and when he couldnt sell the monkey stamps, he bought 15 sets of it for himself! Later, in 1997, the value of the monkey stamps rose to 3,000 yuan per set! 15 sets would be worth 45,000 yuan! At that time, that was a huge amount of money! As for the set in my hands, it is worth at least 3 million on the market because it is well preserved and looks brand new! Despite his tone, Luo Feng did not continue to focus on the monkey stamps and moved on to the next display case. What are monkey stamps? I dont understand. Are they really worth 3 million? Host, are you just exaggerating? Seriously, theyre not antiques, how can they be that valuable? Is it really enough to afford a house? Not just A house; in a small town, it could be worth 5 houses! Sigh, its a pity! When I was young, I wanted to buy monkey stamps, but I thought they looked ugly! Haha, even if you bought them, you probably wouldnt have kept them until now! Well, thats true! If I could travel back in time, I would buy dozens of sets! Hahaha! Brother, stamps back then werent cheap either! You think theyre as cheap as cabbage? An average family couldnt afford to collect too many! Luo Feng opened the next display case, which also contained a set of stamps 8 of them in total. Whoa! Another valuable item! After picking up the stamps, Luo Feng examined the red stamps and immediately exclaimed. Um, what kind of stamp is this? Can someone knowledgeable tell us the price? Is it enough for a house? No way, the one just now was already very expensive! Ive never seen this before! Its so ugly! These are red revenue stamps! There were many viewers watching the stream, and as such, some of them recognized the stamps. Luo Feng nodded and confirmed, Indeed, they are red revenue stamps! Among the 8 types of red revenue stamps with overprints, the one overprinted with small characters denoting one yuan is the rarest. According to stamp collectors years of exploration and research, there are only 31 known copies in existence, 30 of which are new and 1 of which is an old stamp with a cancellation mark. These were originally customs payment certificates! In terms of circulation, they are even rarer than monkey stamps! But because theyre not as visually appealing, their value is greatly discounted! What do you mean by greatly discounted? a viewer asked. Greatly discounted means 3.1 million! Luo Feng chuckled. Although he was not sure about the market value, he had the systems estimation, which should not be too far off. Whoa! You call this greatly discounted? Host, you might need to revise your vocabulary! Im not sure you even passed elementary school with this poor choice of words! Just start all over from kindergarten, why dont you?! Over 3 million, and you dare say its greatly discounted? I understand what you mean, but you cant just use the term like that, right? Luo Feng smiled helplessly, I cant help it; although theyre rare, theyre not good-looking. Otherwise, some people might say that if these stamps were prettier, they could be worth a few million more! Luo Feng finished examining the display case and moved on to the next one. He now understood that the items displayed in these separate cabinets were the valuable stamps of the shelters owner and were worth a good chunk of money. Um, are these blue military stamps? You dont need to ask, right? Just by looking at them, you should know theyre expensive! Luo Feng laughed and showed the stamps in the display case to his audience. I still dont understand! But these look much better! Are they related to the military? I dont know about stamps; Ill just wait for someone knowledgeable to comment! These stamps are the first military stamps issued by our country! They were specifically made for military personnel to use, and because they have a blue background, they are commonly called blue military stamps. There are three stamps in a set, issued in 1953, and they represent the ground, air, and marine forces. Dont tell me all that, just tell me the price, okay? Hahaha! It seems to be even more expensive than monkey stamps! I dont know the value, but if the host wants to sell them, Ill offer 5 million! No sale! Luo Feng immediately shook his head. Damn! Not even for 5 million? What the hell? These stamps are very rare; if I keep it for myself, they could appreciate in value later. Selling it now would be a huge loss, okay? If I had it, I would sell it to buy a small villa in a county town and live off the interest. Wouldnt that be nice? At this moment. In the Pan Household within the capital city. Two young men had been strolling around the Pan Household premises for quite some time, with hands clasped behind their backs. They were planning on purchasing some items. I say, Xu Shaoyuan! May I know what you are looking for? Zheng Zeyao asked helplessly. Had they not been close buddies from childhood, he would have quit by now. The two had browsed the Pan Household store several times, but Xu Shaoyuan had yet to discover anything he liked, and it was starting to get on Zheng Zeyaos nerves. Its my grandfathers birthday; I have to find something nice for him! Xu Shaoyuan walked slowly, still scrutinizing the items in his surroundings. I say, you have to know something about antiques! If you dont, its easy to buy fakes, and you might miss out on real ones even when theyre right in front of you! Zheng Zeyao said helplessly. I do have the ability, albeit only a little to discern between genuine and fake items. The issue now is that I havent spotted anything good yet! Xu Shaoyuan said indifferently. No good items, huh? Why not ask Old Luo? Zheng Zeyao suggested. Forget it, forget it. The things he digs up are easily in the tens of millions or even billions range. Can I even afford them? Xu Shaoyuan shook his head vigorously. Of course. The duo were among the rich second-generation heirs that were too scared to go treasure hunting with Luo Feng again after his mine incident. As such, they had returned to the capital city. Although their families had billions, even tens or hundreds of billions in assets. But in terms of cash flow, even coming up with 10 million would be a hard feat for them. Because even with billions of assets, their fathers cash flow would never exceed 1 billion. Haha, thats true. You only get 800,000 a month as pocket money, so theres no way youd be able to afford Old Luos goods! Youd only be ridiculed if you attempted to purchase them! Zheng Zeyao snickered. Thats not necessarily true; Old Luo is very good-natured, right? Enough, Ill accompany you for another half hour. If you still cant find anything by then, Im leaving! Damn! Zheng Zeyao, youre really something! I also accompanied you when it was your grandfathers birthday, right? Alright, alright, Ill add another half hour. An extra hour should be good enough for you, right? However, at that moment, Xu Shaoyuans phone rang. He took it out and saw that it was from Li Shishi. Old Luos little follower! Why are you calling me? Within the treasure-seeking second-generation heirs circle, almost everyone knew that Li Shishi had her sights on Luo Feng. As such, Xu Shaoyuan had openly teased her. What? You say that Old Luo dug up something good? Whats going on? Yeah, its indeed my grandfathers birthday! What? You want me to watch the stream and buy something from there? Forget it, forget it, I cant afford what he digs up. Xu Shaoyuan responded dejectedly. Although his father was filthy rich, the same did not apply to him. He only had a few million in savings, and trying to purchase goods from Luo Feng would only invite ridicule. Li Shishi responded, No, the things Luo Feng dug up this time are actually very cheap! And theres a wide variety, so there might be something your grandfather likes! Hes even auctioning them live! Even ordinary fans can afford it, what say a second-generation heir like you? Remember, you snooze, you lose! Chapter 164 - 164 Hot Dang! Pure Gold! Pure Gold! The Viewers are Dumbfounded! (2) 164 Hot Dang! Pure Gold! Pure Gold! The Viewers are Dumbfounded! (2) Huh? Affordable even for ordinary fans? Are they really this cheap? Upon hearing this, Xu Shaoyuans interest was piqued. He considered Li Shishis proposal. Regardless of anything else, the items that Old Luo found were at least genuine, and there was absolutely no chance of there being fakes. It was for this reason that Old Luos items often sold for tens of millions or even hundreds of millions. Xu Shaoyuan did not bother to ask what Old Luos catch this time was, and instead, he immediately thanked Li Shishi and turned on the livestream. What did Li Shishi call you for? Zheng Zeyao asked as he watched his friend hang up on the phone. Luo Feng has found a lot of stuff. I want to see if I can get a couple of them for my grandfathers birthday! Xu Shaoyuan casually replied. However, Zheng Zeyaos expression changed, Huh! How could you afford Old Luos goods with your measly budget of a few million yuan? Heh, Shishi said that the items Old Luo found this time are very cheap! Oh? Cheap? You call tens of millions cheap? Stop complaining, lets find a place and watch the livestream! Immediately, the two of them went to a secluded corner within the Pan Household premises and began to brought up Luo Fengs livestream. Wow, its actually a set of stamps? Xu Shaoyuan exclaimed excitedly, This is perfect! My grandfather will definitely love it! But wait, what the heck? Monkey stamps? Theyre going for a few million? Damn, didnt you say they were cheap? Is this what you call cheap? Zheng Zeyaos legs shuddered upon hearing the price. Hmmm, compared to the hundred-million-worth items from the ancient tomb last time, its still quite cheap! [Beijing 18 Centimeters] sent a luxurious sports car as a gift: Luo Feng, I am Xu Shaoyuan. Reserve that set of blue military stamps for me! I want them! My grandfather will definitely love them! Noticing that Luo Feng was too busy inspecting the stamps to have noticed the message, Xu Shaoyuan became a bit anxious, Zeyao, lets go to Daze Mountain! Right now? Yes! How do we get there? Well charter a plane! Damn! Didnt you say you only had a few million in savings? And now youre chartering a plane? Xu Shaoyuan said, Ill ask my dad for money later, or put it on credit with Old Luo first! Once my grandpa is happy, I think my dad will give me money to pay Old Luo back! He might even praise me! Even if my dad doesnt give me the money, Ill use my credit card to buy it for my grandpa! After all, it was a rare opportunity to afford Luo Fengs goods for only a few million yuan. He could not miss this chance. He was truly afraid that some big shot would swoop in and snatch it away. After all, people had taken helicopters to get the items from the ancient tomb last time. At the foot of Daze Mountain, in a municipal city called Tongzhou, a robust man in his 60s sat in an office building. After watching Luo Fengs livestream, he could not help but become excited. After all, it was his son who had recommended this streamer to him, claiming that he could dig up many antiques. Initially, the old man did not believe it, but after watching for a few days, he was converted into a die-hard fan of Luo Feng. Upon seeing the goods found from the evacuation shelter, he immediately picked up his office phone and dialed a number. Little Li, come in for a moment! Soon, someone knocked on the door, and a man in his forties entered. He was the old mans assistant. Master Jiao, did you call for me? Little Li came in and politely asked. Jiao Mingyuans face was serious as he handed over his phone, Have you seen this livestream? Ah? Yes, I have. I believe Young Master Jiao is also watching, right? Little Li asked. Little Li had originally spent his free time playing games and napping. However, after accidentally discovering Luo Fengs livestreams, he became very interested. After all, as being a fond lover of antiques, Master Jiaos fondness had rubbed off on Little Li as well. Yes, indeed, my son recommended this streamer to me! Jiao Mingyuan thought for a moment and then said, Daze Mountain isnt far from our city, Tongzhou. You should go there and purchase the entire shelter! Remember, the entire shelter! Huh? Little Li was immediately puzzled. What was his master thinking about? Why was he interested in the shelter? Meanwhile, Wang Yousheng, who was watching Luo Fengs livestream at home, had no idea how many calls he had made. Since Luo Feng had uncovered the shelter, he had notified all his friends who he thought needed to know. As for whether these friends could get the good items from Luo Fengs hands, that remained to be seen. After all, there would inevitably be an auction. As for Lin Yide from the official Jiangnan Museum, he was unable to attend this time. Because he was very busy. Although he loved stamps, antiques were even more enticing. However, he had sent one of his people there, as the museums obsession with stamps was not as high as with antiques. Although he did not go, many wealthy stamp enthusiasts who followed Luo Feng did. But they were mostly scattered throughout the region, so going to Daze Mountain would still take some time. Tongzhou, near Daze Mountain, could only be considered a third-tier city. Generally, wealthy collectors would not live in cities below the second tier; they mostly lived in first-tier cities. Of course, that was not to say there were no wealthy people in third-tier cities, just fewer of them. Here, in a very stylish teahouse in Tongzhou, 3 people were sitting around a table. A large projector screen was displaying Luo Fengs livestream. Oh my God! Those are blue military stamps, what a fantastic find! Chapter 165 - 165 Hot Dang! Pure Gold! Pure Gold! The Viewers are Dumbfounded! (2) 165 Hot Dang! Pure Gold! Pure Gold! The Viewers are Dumbfounded! (2) What a pity, though! said a middle-aged man in a short-sleeved shirt. What is there to lament? This livestreamer usually sells everything he finds, and seeing how close the treasure site is to our location, we can go there directly now! said a tanned, forty-year-old man. Forget it, we cannot buy it! the man in the short-sleeved shirt replied. Why not? It only costs just a few million, which should not be a big problem for you, right? If you want to buy it, just buy it; whats the point of having money if you cant spend it? the tanned man retorted, Are you going to take your money to your grave? Its not that I am unwilling to buy it! What do you mean? Big Black, dont you understand what he means? Its not that we cant afford it, but that we cant purchase it! Why not? the tanned man asked. The old man who had interrupted earlier spoke up, Heh, think about the scale of the resources inside this shelter. How much money would it take to build this? A couple tens of millions, right? the tanned man replied. Yes, and how many people in Tongzhou do you think are capable of shelling out that amount of money, especially for that many years ago? the old man chuckled, Think about it, if they were capable of forking out tens of millions in that era, dont you think that their net worth is likely in the range of ten billions by now? Upon speaking those words, the tanned man and the short-sleeved man instantly connected the dots. So, what youre saying is that, by discovering this shelter, this live streamer is offending someone of great influence? The tanned man inquired. I dont think hell be targeted, but if we were to acquire the goods, Im sure that well be hunted down. Folks from other regions might have the luxury to purchase the goods, but as people born and raised in Tongzhou, wed certainly be hunted down by the owner of the shelter! Hearing this, the tanned man immediately exclaimed, Thats true! The owner of this shelter wouldnt happen to be someone from one of those few families, right? Im not sure, lets continue watching to find out! the old man responded. Meanwhile, Luo Feng continued to open the next display case. Surprisingly, it was even more stamps. Upon closer inspection, the stamp had a red background and there was only one copy of it. Of course, everyone could understand the stamp, which depicted a green-clad soldier and a rooster-shaped map. It was printed with the words The whole nations rivers and mountains are red. Hmm, it appears that this is the Whole Nations Rivers and Mountains Are Red stamp! Following this, Luo Feng immediately closed the display case. Many people had only caught a glimpse of it and had not seen it clearly. What the hell! Why is the host getting faster? Damn! He finished that introduction in just three seconds? Cant he take a closer look? Did anyone take a screenshot? What was that just now? I guess the host doesnt want to introduce it because hes afraid of discouraging you all! Haha, I know, this stamp is worth more than the Monkey Stamp and Horse Stamp! Its like a fighter jet among stamps! Monkey Stamp: Why am I always being compared? Have I become a unit of measurement? Damn! Is it worth another few million? Brother, the Monkey Stamp is already over 3 million! Meanwhile, this stamp is worth at least 7 million, and thats just a conservative estimate! Remember, this is the price for a single stamp, not an entire set! I see! I understand now; the host really doesnt want to discourage us! Of course, it was not that Luo Feng did not want to introduce the stamp. The issue was that many terms related to the stamp could not be mentioned in the livestream. Quickly, he opened the next cabinet. Luo Feng found that the glass panel used here was actually unopenable. Does this mean the owner cares a lot about this item? Perhaps he doesnt want to let anyone to take it out? And so they directly fixed it inside the cabinet? It looks so cheap! So ugly! Have we finally avoided a critical hit this time? Luo Feng picked up a glass clip and looked at the stamp inside. It had a light green background with a printed coiled dragon. It was a one-cent denomination stamp. After a while, Luo Fengs facial muscles twitched a little. In the livestream room, the stamp enthusiasts suddenly became excited. (o) Damn! () (O_o)??? Is this the Big Dragon? Host! Host! Hurry up and draw the raffle! This round is a huge windfall! Ikr? Its skyrocketing! Many clueless newbies were confused as to what was occurring, but those who were knowledgeable were becoming visibly excited. What is this thing? Why are so many people this excited? Is it worth more than the Blue Military Stamp from earlier? Well, let me put it this way; the difference between them is like the sky and the earth! The previous stamps were only in the range of millions! But this one is worth tens of millions! Damn! Tens of millions! Are there even stamps worth tens of millions? How come Ive never heard about them? Luo Feng picked up the second glass clip containing a stamp. Although the background color was different, it still featured a printed coiled dragon. The new stamp was a three-cent denomination. Next, Luo Feng found a stamp with a blue background and a different denomination. Luo Feng held the glass clips in his hand and pointed to them, saying, Heh, this things are amazing! These are the first set of stamps issued in our country, called the Big Dragon stamps! In simple terms, they are Chinas first set of stamps! They were issued around the end of the Qing dynasty! This is the trial version for the customs at that time! The complete set consists of three pieces: one-cent, three-cent, and five-cent denominations, and the coiled dragon which represents the Qing imperial family. Damn! Are they really that awesome? Seriously, host, what kind of luck do you have? The owner of this shelter, is truly a dedicated collector! Chapter 166 - 166 Hot Dang! Pure Gold! Pure Gold! The Viewers are Dumbfounded! (3) 166 Hot Dang! Pure Gold! Pure Gold! The Viewers are Dumbfounded! (3) To think that Ive witnessed an entire set of Big Dragon stamps within my lifetime! Im truly blessed! Im so envious! Stamps like these are almost extinct! Im speechless, if only my grandfather had left a set for me! I could have bought several houses with them! Several houses? How much are these houses worth? Well, Im talking about several houses in Shanghai! Seriously? In Shanghai? Whats there to be excited about? It belongs to the host, and you guys dont have a share of the profits to begin with! Luo Feng was also quite astonished. Such stamps could indeed be considered rare and precious treasures. Thats because stamps from the Qing dynasty are truly valuable. Moreover, these were the first stamps ever issued in Chinese history. Although a million were issued at the time, its nearly impossible for more than 10 sets to have survived. They are the rarest of the rare. After putting the stamps down, Luo Fengs phone rang. To his surprise, it was a call from Qin Rubing. Luo Feng, I love you! What the hell! Luo Feng was a bit speechless upon hearing those words coming from her voice. When Qin Rubing was in a good mood, she could be quite overbearing, but when she acted cute and playful, she was unrivaled. Um, Miss Qin, do you need anything? Luo Feng asked in a pretentious tone, fully aware of the reason for her call. Give me a chance, please, big brother Luo Feng~! Ugh, just speak properly! Luo Feng felt goosebumps forming on his skin. Anyway, Ill be there soon! This time, youd better reserve this stamp set me to auction off! Because what Im lacking right now is a significant and heavyweight item, and this Big Dragon stamp set precisely fits the bill! she exclaimed. What? Youre arriving soon? Luo Feng was surprised. Isnt she in Jiangnan City? How could she arrive so quickly? I set off as soon as you discovered the shelter! Qin Rubing explained. Damn! Cao Cao is really cunning. He must have mobilized his troops in advance, Luo Feng randomly inserted a reference to the new Three Kingdoms. Get lost! Qin Rubing scolded playfully, You should also speak properly! Ahem, is your auction about to start? Luo Feng asked. Yes, Ive already promoted all the minor treasures you got from the ancient tomb last time! she replied, excited that he had asked her about it. It meant there was a chance for her to get the Big Dragon stamps. So, the auction is imminent, right? Yes, its just a few days away! Qin Rubing affirmed. Alright, then come on over! Thank you, Brigadier! I thank you, I bow down to you! Get lost, what kind of girl enjoys watching Bright Sword1 ? Luo Feng was also speechless. He never realized that Qin Rubing had such a funny side to her. She must be over the moon, right? Luo Feng knew that anyone, even the most aloof beauty, would reveal their playful side when they were overjoyed. Of course Qin Rubing was by no means an aloof beauty, merely a straightforward girl with a playful side who would also sometimes act cute. After hanging up the phone, Luo Feng walked towards the next cabinet. The surrounding rich heirs had clearly overheard some of the conversation. Qin Rubing, who hails from such a good family, is being so humble? Damn, the mistress of the Rare Treasure Pavilion acting cute and playful?! What a rare sight! It depends on who its for! Who wouldnt be after Old Luos treasures? Will Old Luo consign his items to her auction without paying a service fee, though? The two of them seem to be romantically involved. Why would she charge him? Seeing Qin Rubing acting like a sycophant, I feel its normal for me to do the same! Qin Rubing had indeed achieved her goal. She had been running after Luo Feng all this time, and at long last, she had obtained a worthy cultural relic. Despite her seemingly proud appearance, she had adopted a sycophantic attitude towards Luo Feng. Who could blame her when Luo Feng had such good items? When Luo Feng pulled open the next cabinet, he immediately spotted a round silver coin. This should be a commemorative coin, right? Luo Feng said after taking a look at it. He then looked at the coin right next to it, and noticed it was also a commemorative coin. He looked at several more of the coins, and it turned out that they were all commemorative coins. Such items could range in value from a few thousand to tens of thousands of yuan. Compared to stamps, the value of commemorative coins was not as high. Um, is the host not even interested in looking at these commemorative coins? If it were me, I wouldnt be interested either! Arent stamps more appealing? Speaking of which, its a bit strange to find so many collectibles in a shelter. Shouldnt there be more food instead? Theres already more than enough food stored elsewhere. Why bother storing more? With a creak, Luo Feng opened another cabinet. A faint smile stretched across his face. This was due to the system notification he had received. [ Commemorative Coin: Valued at 150,000 yuan! ] At last, something worth some money. At first glance, the commemorative coin was about the size of two ordinary coins. Moreover, it was made of pure gold and had a tiger engraved on it. Ignoring the collection value of the commemorative coin and considering only the value of its gold, it was already worth around 60 thousand yuan. Since the estimated value was 150 thousand yuan, that meant It had a collection value of around 70,000 to 100,000 yuan. Judging from the tiger on the commemorative coin, it should be a commemorative coin from the Zodiac Year of the Tiger. This is made of pure gold! Maybe its worth some money! Luo Feng held it in his hand and casually tossed it into the air as he addressed his viewers. Damn! Pure gold! Im jealous again! Jealousy makes me wish the host would collapse on a model tonight and never get up! Haha, jealousy has already made you lose your humanity! Damn! Pure gold! This means its worth millions, right? Giving it a generous estimate, I say that tidbit of gold is only worth around 100 thousand yuan! 100,000 yuan is still a good chunk of change, man! Luo Feng put the coin back in the cabinet and picked up another commemorative coin to inspect. It was also a commemorative coin from the Year of the Tiger. And it was made of pure gold too. However, its size was different, and it was a little larger. When Luo Feng held it in his hand, it felt three to four times heavier. It weighed around 500 grams. The system had appraised it at 440,000 yuan. Seems like its pure gold again? Looking at the big tiger, Im guessing its also a commemorative coin from the Year of the Tiger! This might be the first commemorative coin of the Gengyin Year, its very valuable! More valuable than the Big Dragon Stamp from earlier? Why do you guys like to compare artifacts so much!? Luo Feng glanced at the two more commemorative coins and decided to pick up both in each hand. However They were really f*cking heavy. Lacking the strength to support the both of them, he returned one of them to the table and held the other one with both hands. Upon closer inspection, Luo Feng spotted that it was still the same a variant of the pure gold tiger commemorative coin. The one in his hands was about the size of a palm. The other was about the size of two palms. Luo Feng was truly amazed. After all, these were made of pure gold. Moreover, this was the first time Luo Feng had seen such pure gold items of this size. Regardless of their appreciation potential or collection value, they were undoubtedly worth millions. The smaller one weighed about 4-5 kilograms. Meanwhile, the larger one weighed at least 20 kilograms. From the fact that Luo Feng needed both hands to hold the commemorative coin, it was clear that they were rather unwieldly to hold up. Damn, why did they make commemorative coins so big? Yeah! This makes no sense! What would you guys know? When the bank issued commemorative coins, there were around 8 kinds of gold and silver variants! The 10-kilogram round gold commemorative coins are refined coins, containing 10 kilograms of pure gold, with a diameter of 180 mm, a denomination of 100,000-yuan, fineness of 99.9%, and a maximum circulation of 18. My goodness! 10 kilograms of gold? Damn! Whats going on? With their low circulation amount, theres a significant market appreciation potential for this piece here, right? I think so too! Even its value of gold alone already puts it in the 3 to 4 million yuan range If we consider its collection value as well, how much do you think it would sell for? Luo Feng did not inspect the coins any further. Instead, he opened the next cabinet. Commemorative coins and stamps, although expensive now, were not necessarily that expensive back when the shelter was built. Especially for pure gold, the gold price at that time might have been only around 100 to 200 yuan per gram. Luo Feng hypothesized that the owner of the shelter had placed only a small portion of his belongings here. And the truly good stuff was probably stored where the owner lived. After all, there had not been a single antique found so far. Upon arriving at the next cabinet, Luo Feng could visibly tell that it was much larger than the others thus far. Or rather It felt like it was several cabinets connected together What could it be? What was inside that required several large cabinets to be connected together? Chapter 167 - 167 Shock! Theres an Armory Here (1) 167 Shock! Theres an Armory Here (1) Upon opening the large cabinet, what came into view were over a dozen neatly arranged cardboard boxes. The majority of the boxes were adorned with English text and images of wine bottles. It did not take long for Luo Feng to realize that these were boxes containing bottles of red wine. [ Ding! Red wine! Worth 180,000 yuan! ] Even without the systems appraisal, Luo Feng knew that these wines were not cheap. He recognized the emblem on the boxes as that of the Romane-Conti vineyard. Wow! Red wine, really? Romane-Conti? Are those bottles worth millions? Heh, millions? Dont believe everything you read online! Of course, these wines were most likely from the previous century. Although not considered antiques, they were still valuable collectibles. Luo Feng pushed the boxes back into the cabinet and explained with a smile, Though these are indeed Romane-Conti wines, there are differences. Those that go to auction can indeed fetch hundreds of thousands or even millions, but the ones in front of us are just ordinary varieties, worth only a few thousand yuan per bottle! And as for the wines you see in novels, most of them are unique, already bought and taken home. They certainly wont appear here again! There were 10 boxes of red wine, not only of the Romane-Conti brand but also others such as Plato and Lafite. While they were not worth hundreds of thousands, their value was still in the thousands. As Luo Feng examined the wines, he said, Actually, even the most prestigious wineries produce wines worth tens of thousands of yuan, which are considered top-quality. They cant possibly focus solely on producing wines worth hundreds of thousands per bottle, as no one would buy them! Even if you have billions, you would only occasionally drink such expensive wines. Pricey wines are mostly for collection, and when it comes to taste, they are not much different from those worth tens of thousands. Hmmm! If I change the analogy, perhaps everyone might understand better! In the case of finding a model! For around 10,000 to 20,000 yuan, you can get the most beautiful women! But if what youre eyeing at are those of celebrity grades, the price goes up immensely! However, if you compare their looks, the ones worth millions are not much different in appearance from those worth tens of thousands! In any case, there is not much of a quality difference between wines worth tens of thousands and those worth millions. Wow! What an analogy! Hahaha, the host is indeed experienced! Stop mentioning models! I dont want to hear that word! Soon, Luo Feng opened the top layer of the cabinet. The layout was slightly different from the lower part. Instead of cardboard boxes, there were round wooden pedestals, each holding a single bottle of wine. There were white wines, red wines, and sparkling wines, with a wide variety of types, mostly from high-end wineries. Luo Feng casually picked up a bottle and recognized it immediately. This is from Chateau Cheval Blanc, a 1971 vintage, worth around 70,000 to 80,000 yuan! Wines displayed on individual wooden pedestals are indeed more expensive! He put the bottle back and picked up another, grinning as he said, This English text and these Arabic numerals should be familiar to you all, right? Lafite? 1982. This is a 1982 Lafite, but it is not as expensive as those online novels portray, which can cost hundreds of thousands or millions. This 1982 Lafite is only worth around 70,000 to 80,000 yuan, because it also depends on the winery that produces it! Wow ! Its so much cheaper! In the novels, arent the 1982 Lafite bottles worth hundreds of thousands or even millions? Dont be fooled by the novels! Its not that expensive in reality. Those novels are just exaggerating! Is there anything the host doesnt know about? You even have knowledge of wines! Upon hearing this, Luo Feng laughed and replied, Actually, my knowledge extends only to antiques. I cant really wrap my head around new technology. Just the other day, I bought a Huawei phone for over 10,000 yuan and couldnt figure out how to use it. In this regard, my dad is smarter than me; he got the hang of it pretty quickly! Wow, host, are you bragging? He means that everyone in his family has phones worth over 10,000 yuan! (sF)sߩ Forget it! Im flipping the table and not watching anymore! Luo Feng introduced several more bottles of red wine, with most valued at over 50,000 yuan. Just the top display shelf alone held wines worth millions. He then moved on to another section of the cabinet. Upon opening it, he found more than a dozen large boxes. However, these did not contain red wine but rather Maotai liquor. There were 14 boxes of Maotai, arranged in seven rows, with two boxes in each row. Nearby, there were also other famous brands such as Wuliangye and Luzhou Laojiao. Each box held six bottles, showcasing an impressive collection. Maotai, huh? Disappointing! The red wine was more impressive! Now that weve seen Maotai, it doesnt evoke any excitement anymore! Hahaha, my opinion is that these dont compare to the Ming Dynastys ancient wine! Thats right! Closing the cabinet, Luo Feng opened the top layer of this section, revealing a similar layout. Each wine bottle had its own wooden pedestal, with about 30 centimeters of space between them. There were wine bottles of various types, each displayed on their wooden stands. Chapter 168 - 168 Shock! Theres an Armory Here (2) 168 Shock! Theres an Armory Here (2) As he picked up a beautifully packaged bottle of Maotai liquor, Luo Feng glanced at the words on the bottles belly which read: Han Emperor Maotai. [ Ding! White wine! Valued at 3,000 yuan! ] Host, put the camera closer to the text! I can see it clearly; it seems to be Han Emperor Maotai, right? Damn, this liquor is almost as valuable as ancient Ming Dynasty liquor! What nonsense! Can this liquor really be that expensive? Comparable to Ming Dynasty antique liquor? That cannot be possible! Think of it this way, this liquor is like a limited-edition sports car produced by Ferrari, with only ten bottles in the world! However, at this moment. Qin Rubing called, speaking rapidly: Luo Feng, Im here, at the foot of the mountain. Speak properly~ Umm, Im here and Id like you to save some Han Emperor Maotai for me! Wait for me ~! Upon hanging up on the call, Qin Rubing negotiated with Huang Tianba and others outside. Soon, she was led to the third floor of the shelter whilst wearing a gas mask and carrying an oxygen tank. She looked travel-worn; who could tell she was the wealthy young lady of the Rare Treasure Pavilion? Is it really Han Emperor Maotai? After arriving, Qin Rubing exchanged simple greetings with everyone, and her eyes were immediately drawn to the bottle of liquor. Yes, what is it? You recognized it? Luo Feng nodded with a smile. Qin Rubing wanted to take the bottle but hesitated due to its high value. As a professional, she generally refrained from carelessly handling others treasures. Well, feel free to take a look! said Luo Feng. Alright then. After receiving his approval, Qin Rubing picked up the bottle and began to speak, Luo Feng, do you know how incredible this liquor is? How much each bottle is worth? Oh? I certainly know, but you tell me! Luo Feng grinned as he replied. At least this much! Thirty million. Qin Ru bing said, holding up three slender fingers, her hands so beautiful it was a shame. .. Luo Feng had no change in expression on the surface, but a desire to break into peals of laughter was threatening to overtake him. What nonsense, thirty million? Are you joking? Did the Long-legged Woman forget to wear her oxygen tank properly today? Is she suffering from oxygen deficiency? Why is she talking nonsense? Just now, the host mentioned that the expensive liquor in novels is all bragging. Now, shes saying a bottle of liquor is worth thirty million? Yeah, whats going on? Did you come here to drink, Qin Rubing? Qin Rubing continued to examine the Han Emperor Maotai. To be honest, her hand was slightly trembling. The good stuff in this shelter is no worse than whats in the ancient tomb! Seeing such an incredible item upon arrival. If she could obtain the auction rights for this Han Emperor Maotai She visualized the many wealthy people would attend her auction if such a liquor were to end up in her hands. Why dont you take a closer look? Luo Feng raised an eyebrow in reminder, gesturing towards the liquor bottle with his lips. Huh? What do you mean? Qin Rubing frowned in confusion. Could it be a fake? Exactly! Its fake! Luo Feng nodded. Ah? Qin Rubing looked at the bottle again but could not discern any difference. And indeed, it was impossible to tell with the naked eye. But it was easy to tell the authenticity of this liquor since there were only ten bottles produced, each with its own production code. Simply take it to the Maotai company for authentication, and the truth would be revealed. However, Luo Feng knew it was fake because the system had informed him that its value was only 3,000 yuan. Since it was only worth 3,000 yuan, it certainly could not be one of the 10 bottles in existence. Because the genuine Han Emperor Maotai bottle would be worth more than 3,000 yuan. Holy crap! Its fake? Is the host really that amazing? He could tell it was fake just by looking? Old Luo has finally encountered a fake today! I remember that out of the 10 bottles, the Maotai company kept one and auctioned off the other 9. Just check the auction records, and well know! Upon hearing its fake, for some reason, my heart feels as if it has tasted honey! Arent you going to find me some honey? Congratulations, Dad, you can be the emperor now! Qin Rubing frowned, That cant be right. The owner of this shelter should be very wealthy. They wouldnt have a fake here, would they? Luo Feng glanced at the liquor bottle and said, Youre right. Being so rich, theres no need to specifically buy a fake and keep it as a collectible. However, it is possible that his subordinates bought a counterfeit, or perhaps it was switched by someone. Anything is possible! In any case, such a wealthy person wouldnt feel that their subordinates would dare to deceive them, so they wouldnt bother checking the authenticity of the liquor! Upon hearing this, Qin Rubing gradually came to believe it and said, So, Luo Feng, should I go back and have someone look into it for you? Sure! It should be fake anyway. Luo Feng nodded. He then proceeded to open the last large cabinet. There was nothing particularly valuable left. He closed the cabinet and moved towards another room. It was a separate room. Upon opening the door. Luo Feng casually pressed the switch, flicking on the lights. The scene inside the room came into view for everyone. Luo Feng had initially thought this room might be a bedroom for resting. But contrary to his expectations, it was not. The first sight he was greeted with were shoe racks. And it was arranged neatly, and it was split into different categories. The first large shoe rack held various athletic shoes. The second large shoe rack contained hiking boots. The third rack displayed leather shoes. There were many different kinds of shoes that it could easily stock a shoe store. Although the styles were outdated, some were classic designs that would not appear old-fashioned even after a hundred years. Damn! Why are there so many shoes? With this many shoes, I would have enough to wear for ten lifetimes! Chapter 169 - 169 Shock! Theres an Armory Here (3) 169 Shock! Theres an Armory Here (3) Is this how the wealthy live? Do they wear 10 pairs of shoes a day? It seems that even in a refuge like this, the owner still wishes to flaunt their clothing and shoes! Although it was not a sight of gold and silver, the room filled with hundreds of pairs of shoes was quite a spectacle. They lingered in the room for some time before Luo Feng moved to the second room, which was devoted to clothing. There were all sorts of down jackets, mountain-climbing gear, yoga outfits, sportswear, and suitsa truly dazzling array. Many of the items were high-end, with some even still bearing their tags. Moving on to another room, they found outdoor equipment and tools such as telescopes, fire starters, tents, and sleds. The next room contained a plethora of kitchen utensils and a variety of seasonings. In another room, they found a bathroom with a marble bathtub, which made Luo Feng want to take a bath. Of course, it would be much more enjoyable if he could share a bath with someone like Qin Rubing. Coughing and putting the thought aside, they moved on to the last room, which contained a gym with a treadmill and yoga mats. Damn! This room must be at least 150 square meters! Its practically a professional gym! Hey, hurry up and do a giveaway! You can give away all these inexpensive items and well cover the shipping ourselves. Everyone was quite envious of the countless itemsshoes, clothing, outdoor equipment, lighters, cigarettes, and various other collectibles. However, Luo Feng suddenly noticed Qin Ru Bing looking at something on the wall and asked, Little Qin, what are you looking at? Luo Feng, this item is quite valuable; youve struck it rich! Qin Rubing pointed to the boxing gloves hanging on the wall. Luo Feng looked at her, speechless. Was she underestimating his ability to recognize valuable items? He wondered if the gloves were really worth as much as she claimed. These are gloves used by Holyfield! And how do you know that, young lady? Luo Feng playfully asked. Of course, it has his signature on it! Qin Rubing pointed to the English writing on the gloves. [ Ding! Boxing gloves! Value: 150,000!] Seeing the systems high appraisal of the item, it seemed that the signature was indeed genuine. Luo Feng looked around and noticed that there were many other pairs of signed boxing gloves on display. Right as he was wondering who this Holyfield person was, someone in his chat mentioned , He was a boxing champion! Ha! You guys dont know him? Hes the one who had his ear bitten by Tyson! What a shame that these arent the gloves Holyfield wore during that match with Tyson! Forget it, that pair already appeared at an auction and was sold for 830,000! Zhang Shunyong, a boxing enthusiast, walked over and exclaimed, There are even gloves from Tyson and Lewis! The sight of the gloves excited Zhang Shunyong. Luo Feng warned him to calm down, reminding him that oxygen was not free and wasting it was unwise. Zhang Shun Yong simply laughed it off and pretended to be calm, but he was unable to truly contain his excitement. The gloves hanging on the wall were all signed editions from the most famous boxers of the last century. Lewis goes without saying, a WBC heavyweight boxing champion with three golden belts. Tyson? Even people outside the boxing world must have heard of his fame, right? Of course, the most valuable among all the gloves was undoubtedly those that belonged to the boxing king, Tyson. These gloves, if sold on the market, would undoubtedly fetch a value of around half a million. Naturally, this is all due to the celebrity effect, having little to do with the quality of the gloves themselves. Although the quality is indeed quite good, the gloves would only be worth a few thousand dollars if sold based solely on quality. Ignoring Zhang Shunyongs excitement, Luo Feng took another walk around the room. On another wall, there hung a rectangular box. A golden belt! Is this not a golden belt? Zhang Shunyong exclaimed as he saw Luo Feng open up a box. He immediately squatted down and started examining it inch by inch. What the hell? Someone actually collected a golden belt? Um, why is the golden belt green? Would anyone really be willing to collect something in this color? Give it to me! I dont have a girlfriend anyway, so Im not afraid of bad luck! Singles life is the best! The golden belt was predominantly green but had a large gold plate in the middle. There was an icon of a boxer throwing a punch on it, along with the WBC logo. Below that was Adidas trademark, indicating that the match may have been sponsored by this sports company. Judging by the color of the belt, it seemed to be 34 years old. Although it was from a distant era, it was well-preserved and had no noticeable defects. Quick, Little Wang, help me look this up! Which match is this golden belt from? Zhang Shunyong immediately pulled out his phone and made a call. Luo Feng, this golden belt is not bad. I wish to auction it off, is that okay with you? Qin Rubing had given it some thought. Usually, her auctions would only attract antique-loving elders. As such, if she could somehow draw in some young and wealthy individuals, it would provide fresh blood to their client base. Of course, theres no problem, but Ill first have to see if theres someone who is willing to pay a sky-high price for the goods! If no one is willing to pay that much, I am more than happy to hand it for you to auction off! Luo Feng said with a smile, quite generously. This was his principle. You are not my girlfriend, and we have not been intimate. So why should I give you special treatment? Friends are friends and can be genuine with each other. However, if you are not my girlfriend, there is no need to be overly considerate. On the other hand, there is no need to be too stingy either, since youre a real good person, Qin Rubing Chapter 170 - 170 Shock! Theres an Armory Here (4) 170 Shock! Theres an Armory Here (4) I got it! I got it! After hanging up on a phone call, Zhang Shunyong immediately exclaimed excitedly, Luo Feng, this is the boxing legend, Muhammad Alis golden belt, and its from his classic match against George Foreman! Of course. In the world of boxing, particularly in China, the two most famous champions were undoubtedly Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson. Wow! Its actually from the match against Foreman? Incredible! This is such a classic! The owner of this bunker must have had a truly astounding status! Heh, what status? If you have money, you can buy anything, right? Foreigners will sell you anything as long as you have the money! Its not about money, but honor. Ali himself did not lack money; he wouldnt generally sell his golden belt! This big shot must have had a powerful influence or offered Ali an irresistible price! It could be said that the match between Ali and Foreman was one of the most unforgettable and classic boxing matches in history. In the 20th century, it was the greatest sports competition (at that time, out of the 4 billion people worldwide, 1 billion viewers watched the live broadcast), a showdown of absolute power and absolute skill C the 1974 battle between Ali and Foreman. In the end, 32-year-old Ali KOd Foreman in the 8th round. However, discussing these details with Luo Fengs viewers would be like playing the lute for cows C they simply would not understand, nor would they care to understand. [Ding! Golden belt! Worth 25 million!] Luo Feng was astonished. This item was indeed valuable. It seemed to be worth 20 million, which meant that it was undoubtedly a genuine article. After being surprised for a few seconds, Luo Feng left the room and entered the next one. Upon turning on the lights, rows upon rows of weapon racks dazzled before his eyes. The weapon racks held knives, spears, swords, and concealed weapons C a truly diverse array. It was as if he had entered the weapon selection screen from a video game. [Ding! Pumpkin Hammer! Valued at 30,000!] [Ding! Red Tassel Spear, valued at 18,000!] [Ding! Deer Horn Knives! Valued at 50,000!] Of course, it was not just these close-range weapons. On another table, there were bows, including a cow hornbow. On another table, there was a recurve bow. Luo Feng even saw a compound crossbow Bows and crossbows were completely different from one another. Bows had been phased out, while crossbows were still in use by various military forces. Crossbows were easy to use and required little strength to load and fire. Moreover, they were quite powerful. A good compound crossbow had a longer range and greater power than a handgun, with a nearly 100% fatality rate when hitting any part of the body other than the limbs. Damn, this is so cool! You could hold an exhibition of cold weapons! Shoot! These are all banned blade weapons! Wont they be confiscated? Shouldnt this hornbow be handed over to the authorities? It can kill people! Idiot, which one of these weapons arent able to kill people? By that logic, my chopsticks and kitchen knives at home should be handed over too! Shouldnt these weapons be handed over? No problem, they are just for collection, no need to worry! Upon seeing this, Luo Feng chuckled. Handing them over to the authorities was out of the question. Without thinking too much, he left the armory and entered another room. But at this moment Be it Luo Feng, his viewers, or even the veteran antique seller, Qin Rubing by his side, everyone was equally dumbstruck by what they saw. The next room was filled to the brim with guns C maximum firepower. Modern handguns, rifles, sniper rifles, and even antique firearms were present. Moreover, there were wooden crates on the ground marked with the letters TNT The livestream fell into a rare moment of brief silence. Especially the viewers from the United States, whose eyes were shining brightly at the magnificent display of firearms. At this moment, more than a dozen of the wealthy second-generation heirs who had accompanied Luo Feng felt a tingling sensation on their scalps Chapter 171 - 171 Brothers, Im Afraid That I’ll Have to Hand These Over? (1) 171 Brothers, Im Afraid That Ill Have to Hand These Over? (1) .. Wow! (o) () For a few seconds, Luo Fengs chat fell silent. Then suddenly, a flurry of bullet comments filled the screen, each one more amazed and astonished than the last, blending into the stream like snowflakes in a blizzard. Damn, is this an actual armory? Luo Feng exclaimed in surprise. But his shock quickly faded, as he realized that since he was in a fallout shelter, having weapons stockpiled was to be expected. A shelter is meant to provide safety, and having weapons for protection was essential. Luo Feng should have anticipated the presence of firearms, but he had not expected seeing this many of them. Acquiring firearms abroad was not an issue as long as one had money and had gone through the proper documentation. However, here in China, it was a nigh impossible feat. Guys, these weapons are modern firearms, which I legally am not allowed to handle. I will have to hand them over to the authorities! Luo Feng said with a bitter smile. If the weapons were antiques, he might have been able to collect them legally, but modern weapons were off-limits. My goodness, I am speechless! So many guns! Were they planning a rebellion? Hahaha, this firepower isnt enough to stage a coup, unless we were transported to ancient times! Host, fire a couple of shots in celebration! Theres a box of AK47 bullets, 7.62mm, right there! Haha, so even the host has to relent to the authorities, huh? Is the live stream in panic? Seeing the vast array of weaponry, Luo Feng felt a tingling sensation on his scalp. He took out his phone and called up Captain Sun. Little Luo, whats the matter this time? asked Captain Sun. I found some firearms! Luo Feng replied. Ah? Are they from World War II? Captain Sun asked. No, they are from I mean, these are modern weapons, Luo Feng corrected himself, as he was about to say World War III. What? Modern weapons? How many are there? Captain Sun was clearly astonished. Was there anything Luo Feng could not find? Well, to be specific, theres a lot of them. Ive found whats essentially an armory, complete with ammunitionenough to arm an entire platoon of yours! Luo Feng explained. .. Captain Sun was momentarily speechless before clarifying, I am not part of the combat division We dont really need this much firepower. Ah, I gotchu. In any case, are you going to come over, and if so, when? Luo Feng asked. Of course, I have to! If its really a modern armory you found, how could I not? Captain Sun fell silent for a moment before asking, What specific models are there? Is there anything with heavy firepower? In the case there were heavy weapons, the police might no longer be sufficient to handle the situation, and Captain Sun would have to request the assistance of military personnel. Why dont you come and see for yourself? Luo Feng suggested. Alright! Captain Sun agreed. Soon after, Luo Feng hung up the phone, and Captain Sun immediately informed the local police in Tongzhou as he prepared to set off with his own department. Naturally, the Tongzhou officers would arrive first, since Officer Sun was situated in a district further away. Meanwhile, Old Master Jiao, who had been watching the live stream, called up his assistant Little Li and told him, Little Li, come back. Theres no longer a need for you to head there! Ah? Alright, I understand, Little Li replied, puzzled but he did not press his master for more answers. He had already arrived at the foot of the mountain but would have to turn back. Luo Feng inspected the room once more, confirming that these were not mere models but genuine weapons. He pondered how useful it would be to possess one, especially when hunting for treasures. However, he knew that in their country, private individuals had no right to own such weapons. Nevertheless, his divine tools, the Swallowtail Hoe, and his Jungle Blade were likely worth even more than a fighter jet when it came to dispatching enemies. He considered taking one of the cold weapons from the neighboring room but realized that he did not possess the martial skill to use them effectively. Items like the hornbow and the long spears would not be of much use to him as a result. Nevertheless, he decided to keep one of the daggers that had caught his eye for himself. After retrieving the dagger from the cold weapons room, Luo Feng exited the shelters passage. Zhang Shunyong asked, Old Luo, what do you plan to do with these weapons? Well, thats a tough question to answer, Luo Feng replied helplessly. It was obvious, wasnt it? He had already informed the police, who would handle it from there. They would likely pay Luo Feng for the weapons, whose market values were clearly defined. While waiting for the officers to arrive, Luo Feng discussed on the items to be auctioned off with Qin Rubing. They planned to auction off the signed books, Eileen Changs envelopes, stamps, commemorative coins, and other miscellaneous items. Qin Rubing would handle the packaging and the auctioning of these small items, as there were too many for Luo Feng to manage. Luo Feng, I can help you deal with the wine and other drinks too. What do you think? Although the alcohol was not particularly valuable, Qin Rubing did not mind the extra work. More items would attract collectors from different fields to her antique shop. As long as her Rare Treasure Pavilion was well promoted, there would be no shortage of people attending the auction. Rather, her greatest concern was the lack of items to auction off, however, with the variety of items present, there was no such concern for Qin Rubing. She had planned to auction the items in separate sessions, such as auctions specifically for stamps or alcohol. Hehe, you can pick some of the red wine for your auction. As for the Maotai and others, Ill ship them to my dad later. Ill make sure hes satisfied first! Luo Feng replied. You are indeed a dutiful son! Qin Rubing said expressionlessly, making a sarcastic remark. Little Qin, stop giggling! Im a bit hungry. Lets go to the riverside, and Ill catch some fish for us to eat, Luo Feng said, shaking his head at Qin Rubings teasing. Chapter 172 - 172 Brothers, Im Afraid That I’ll Have to Hand These Over? (2) 172 Brothers, Im Afraid That Ill Have to Hand These Over? (2) Are these not just random collectibles found in a shelter? Why are they so excited? Hmph! Li Shishi gave Qin Rubing a sideways glance as she clung onto Luo Fengs arm while they headed to catch fish together. Luo Feng could not help but feel speechless at her actions. Was Li Shishi jealous? Sure enough, as the two of them went down to the river to catch fish, it was not long before Luo Feng carried Li Shishi back out. While the goal was supposed to be catching fish, Luo Feng had ended up catching a mermaid instead. Li Shishi, who could not swim, had insisted on catching fish together, and had stepped into a deep hole underwater. As a result, Luo Feng had been given another opportunity to play the hero and save the beauty. At this very moment, the internet was buzzing with excitement. [ Old Luo finds a treasure trove of collectibles in a fallout shelter! ] [ A fallout shelter equipped with enough weapons to arm an entire squad! ] The comments below were lively and colorful. I watched the livestream! Let me tell you, when the armory door opened, the host was dumbstruck! A room full of rifles, handguns, and TNT! I even saw a small mortar! Not only was the host shocked, I too, was nearly scared to death! Those things looked like they were bought from abroad! Who wouldnt be stunned? That shelter is simply incredible! The appearance of so many modern firearms within our nation is no small matter! All I wish to know is what the host plans to do! Hell definitely sell them to the authorities! How could he possibly keep them? Private individuals cant own guns! Having caught about 8 or so fishes and a mermaid, Luo Feng reasoned that enough time had passed for Li Shishi to grab a change of clothes. Just like before, she had used his vehicle as her changing room, and deep down, Luo Feng hoped that the awkward scenario from before would play out again. Luo Feng laid the fishes he caught in a big pot with a mixture of wild vegetables, herbs, and dried meat, creating a delicious meal. Upon seeing this, Luo Fengs drooled with envy, and many went to make themselves a pack of instant noodles to sate the bout of hunger caused by Luo Fengs savory meal. Luo Feng, this is so delicious! I wish I could eat this every day! Li Shishi exclaimed. Hmm? Hearing Li Shishi say this, Luo Feng immediately understood that she was expressing her affection for him. Indeed, Luo Feng was knowledgeable about various treasures, and it was only natural for a wealthy treasure-hunting enthusiast to take a liking to him. Moreover, Luo Feng was very handsome. Ah, I mean I want to follow you on more treasure hunts in the future! Li Shishi clarified when Luo Feng remained silent. Qin Rubing, who was eating fish on the side, was clearly not pleased. Saying she had lost her appetite, she left to check on the treasures within the shelter. Luo Feng did not follow her. Instead, he wondered whether Qin Rubing was jealous as well? After taking his meal, Luo Feng checked the time and realized there was more waiting to be done. It would take at least an hour for the police from Tongzhou City to arrive, and considering the mountainous terrain, it would probably take even longer. However, just then, a group of people arrived from across the river. They were dressed in climbing gear, panting as they found a shallow part of the river and crossed it by stepping on the stones. Hello, Mr. Luo. I am Zhang Qifan, and I came here under the suggestion of Master Wang Yousheng. Long story short, I am very interested in the stamps you found! Zhang Qifan greeted politely. Hehe, it seems that Master Wang sure has a lot of friends in high places! Realizing that another competitor had arrived, Qin Rubing could hardly express her frustration. She needed to vent at least three times. Hahaha, look at the Long-legged Woman, her face has turned green! What is she going to do? Is here auction going to flop again? Nah, that wont happen, at least some of the less valuable items will be left for Qin Rubing! Thats true, theres a large quantity of items in the shelter, this guy cant possibly purchase them all! Haha, the cooked duck is flying away! It seems Luo Feng hasnt been won over yet! Otherwise, he would have given everything directly to her auction! Not won over? What would she use to win him over? Of course, her most beautiful feature! Her long legs? Youre asking the obvious! Seeing that the newcomer was polite, Luo Feng also responded courteously, Hello, Mr. Zhang Qifan! While Id like to hear what youll offer, but But what? Zhang Qifan sensed the bad news upon hearing Luo Fengs words. However, I have already given these items to Miss Qins auction! For once, Luo Feng had not sold Qin Rubing out. Qin Rubings eyes lit up, clearly surprised. Mr. Luo, this Zhang Qifan felt wronged but could not find the words to argue. Please tell Master Wang Yousheng! He should understand since Little Qins auction is about to start! I must give her a hand! Luo Feng said, having carefully considered his response. After all, handing the items to Qin Rubing was not a bad choice, and her auction had no commission fees. The items he had found this time were mostly small trinkets and not worth holding a live auction for, with the exception of a few of them that could reach 8 figures. Well, alright then! Zhang Qifan, whom upon hearing this, said nothing more. He would simply just participate in Qin Rubings auction later. The two exchanged contact information. After courteously bidding Luo Feng farewell, Zhang Qifan the descended empty-handed down the mountain. Meanwhile, Qin Rubings face was blooming like a flower with 80 petals, and had a radiant smile plastered to her face. She made non-stop calls to arrange for the items to be transported down the mountain. Moreover, Luo Feng trusted her to tally everything up and give him a final total. After all, Luo Feng did not need to worry too much. As long as he kept the most valuable items in his mind, the overall price and the figure he had in mind would not differ too much. Not long after Qin Rubing contacted the transportation company, large trucks arrived at the foot of the mountain. Chapter 173 - 173 Brothers, Im Afraid That I’ll Have to Hand These Over? (3) 173 Brothers, Im Afraid That Ill Have to Hand These Over? (3) Having already arrived at the foot of the mountain, said trucks would not take long to reach the shelter. By 2 pm, local police officers from Tongzhou had also arrived at the scene. Mr. Luo, we are local police officers from Tongzhou! Where are the weapons located? By the way, my name is Fang Shanyuan! The officer leading the team, Captain Fang, asked the questions. Captain Fang, the items are all located underneath the shelter! Luo Feng pointed with a smile, and then added seriously, However, you will need to wear gas masks and carry oxygen tanks when you make the descent. We have already brought them! Please lead us down there! Captain Fang politely requested. Alright! Luo Feng nodded and led more than a dozen people down to the third floor of the shelter. Upon seeing the arsenal of weapons, Officer Fangs face lit up with excitement. With the police handling the situation, Luo Feng no longer needed to worry about the weapons. He trusted that they would hand him the inventory of weapons along with the value of the weapons. Personally, Luo Feng estimated that the value of the weapons would be in the millions. After all, among other things, there were some high-end German-made sniper rifles worth tens of thousands of US dollars. Old Luo! Old Luo! Youre out! As soon as Luo Feng left the shelter, he saw two familiar faces: Xu Shaoyuan and Zheng Zeyao. These two second-generation rich heirs had previously joined him on treasure hunts. They must have been too scared by the landmines last time to come back. Or perhaps their families had forbidden them from joining any more treasure hunts. Old Luo, can you sell me that set of blue military stamps? Xu Shaoyuan spoke with an authentic old Beijing accent. Im sorry, but Ive already handed that matter over to Little Qins auction house! Luo Feng helplessly shrugged his shoulders. This time, he really intended to support Qin Rubing. Old Luo, I sent you a tip during the live stream and asked you to reserve the stamps for me, but you never replied! Ah? Did that really happen? Of course, it did! Xu Shaoyuan indignantly showed Luo Feng the tipping record. You only want the blue military stamps, right? Luo Feng looked at Xu Shaoyuans aggrieved expression and responded with a bitter smile. Yes, of course. Its for my grandfathers birthday. Otherwise, I would not insist! Xu Shaoyuan said helplessly. Alright then! Little Qin, would you agree to sell this set of stamps to him? Luo Feng did not seem to be asking for her opinion as he continued, You can appraise the value! Luo Feng knew that Qin Rubing was not that petty. There were so many other items, and one set of blue army stamps would not make a difference. Seeing that the other party only wanted one set of stamps, Qin Ruhbing breathed a sigh of relief and said, At an auction in 2012, these stamps started at 2.8 million and eventually sold for 3.5 million! After so many years, I think the transaction price should be at least 6 million. 6 million it is! Xu Shaoyuan gritted his teeth, made up his mind, and quietly asked Zheng Zeyao, Can you lend me a million later? Initially upon hearing the price, he had intended to purchase the monkey stamps instead, but realizing that his grandpa was not born in the year of the zodiac, he felt that it was inappropriate to purchase it. Being part of the military in the past, the blue military stamp had suited his grandfather much more. Zheng Zeyao was speechless and extremely exasperated. No problem! You can take it for 6 million, and just transfer the payment to me later! Luo Feng chuckled. Although the other party did not have much money, their family background was good. Luo Feng felt confident in conducting the transaction with them. Thank you, Brother Luo! Thank you, Sister-in-Law Luo! Having secured his grandfathers birthday gift, Xu Shaoyuan became cheerful and started using teasing language. Talk anymore of this nonsense and I wont sell it to you! No, no, Im sorry, Sister-in-Law! Please dont! Sister-in-Law again? Oh, err, Miss Qin! The two continued to banter, leaving Luo Feng feeling quite awkward. What was this all about? Sister-in-law? However, it did not matter much, as Li Shishi and Qin Rubing had already gotten used to it, having often dealt with similar comments from the other rich second-generation kids. Brother Luo, I have to rush back now. My grandfathers birthday is the day after tomorrow, so I cant stay any longer! After saying goodbye to Luo Feng, Xu Shaoyuan left. He said that after his grandfathers birthday, he would return to the treasure-hunting party led by Luo Feng. Moreover, he would purchase a Mercedes-Benz car worth 5 million. Of course, it would be a purchase from his uncle. The car purchase was just another way for Luo Feng to make money for An Peng. Wow! Hes gone just like that? 6 million for a few small stamps? Damn, I wish I had a grandson like that who would give me 6 million worth of items for my birthday gift! Haha! First, you need to have a girlfriend! That hit me right in the feels! 6 million, just like that! There are so many rich people out there! It seems like he struggled a bit, though? He doesnt seem that rich to me. Are you silly? If hes not rich, then who is? Have you been reading too many novels? Obviously, its the grandson using his own money to buy something for his grandfather! Its normal for a rich second-generation kid not to have much pocket money! Many of Luo Fengs viewers were envious. And some viewers, who had already seen transactions worth billions in Luo Fengs stream, looked down on this smaller deal. While the deal was happening, the police officers were gradually clearing out the weapons. Mr. Luo, thank you for reporting this! Chapter 174 - 174 Brothers, Im Afraid That I’ll Have to Hand These Over? (4) 174 Brothers, Im Afraid That Ill Have to Hand These Over? (4) These items, no matter where they are placed, would be very dangerous if found by someone with ulterior motives! Take a look at the list, and if there are no issues, the appraisal will be done tonight! But based on what Ive seen, I believe the inventory is worth around 3 to 5 million yuan! Luo Feng waved his hand, Ill trust your word on this! Since it was only a few million yuan in earnings, Luo Feng was not particularly attached to the money, and would rather use it for something more beneficial. Moreover, this money, I will personally donate it to your department! Also, set aside 500 thousand to purchase some firefighting equipment and donate it to Captain Suns department! Luo Feng thought for a moment before adding the last part. He needed to consider Captain who had not arrived yet as well. Otherwise, Captain Sun would definitely be unhappy. He doubted that it would trigger a meltdown in Captain Sun, but it was better to cover all bases. Thank you! We appreciate it! Having received a donation, the Tongzhou Police Department were very pleased. After accepting the donation happily, Captain Fang courteously exchanged phone numbers with Luo Feng before departing. By nightfall, all of the treasures were finally loaded onto over a dozen trucks by Qin Rubings men and were taken down the mountain. Qin Rubing handed Luo Feng a summary of the goods found as well as a certificate, indicating that the items would be part of a charity auction. Charity auctions are typically conducted for philanthropic purposes, offering items to certain organizations free of charge. Guys, Im going to head down the mountain! I might not be livestreaming tomorrow! Its been a while since I met those young models, after all! With that, Luo Feng turned off the livestream. For some reason, the moment he uttered those words, he felt the sharp gazes of two beautiful women piercing him like knives. Li Shishi thought to herself, Young models? Am I not as good as them? Qin Rubing on the other hand, thought, I hope you die in the clubs. What the hell! Did the host just end the stream without hosting the giveaway? Did he just abandon us? Im still waiting for the giveaway! Forget the raffles! Go home and sleep! After descending the mountain, Luo Feng contacted Gu Santong to express his intention to donate the clothes and other items in the shelter to impoverished mountainous areas. The other party was more than willing to accept such a task and immediately helped Luo Feng make arrangements. That night, the brightly lit Tongzhou City saw Luo Feng inviting over a thousand people from Qingshan Village and Huang Tianbas Shuitang Village to dine at a five-star hotel. Of course, the second-generation heirs who had accompanied Luo Feng on the treasure hunt were also invited. They booked the entire five-star hotel, and anyone who did not know better would have thought a wedding banquet was being held there. The next day, Luo Feng planned to purchase some outdoor supplies and spent the day shopping in Tongzhou City, along with the second-generation heirs who needed to buy supplies as well. However, Luo Fengs shopping experience was quite relaxed, as Li Shishi, an experienced mall-going heiress, was helping him with most of the purchases. She was certainly more professional than Luo Feng. It was at times like these that he appreciated having an avid follower like Li Shishi. Halfway through his shopping spree, Luo Feng got a call from Su Meiji as well, who went at length to describe a couple limited-edition handbags that she liked, as well as some rare medicinal herbs that Luo Feng had found in the fallout shelter. Hearing this, Luo Feng immediately got Qin Rubing to send the items over, free of charge. Since the items Su Meiji had requested were just some minor treasures, she was relatively indifferent to the request. Of course, Luo Feng had made sure to hide the fact that the request was made by a woman. On the third day, although Luo Feng did not livestream, after discussing with Director Zhao of the streaming platform, they decided to hold a raffle-styled giveaway to bring more traffic to the site. Luo Feng cooperated by offering the tomb guardian talisman, some platinum rings, some Xuande coins, and the saber-toothed tiger fossil, among other items, as giveaway prizes. The moment news of the event broke out, Luo Fengs popularity soared, and he made a clean sweep across the entire platform. Some even called him the top live-streaming treasure hunter. Although he did not reach hundreds of millions or tens of millions of subscribers yet, his status was undeniably top-tier. Damn! I thought the host had retired! Two days without a livestream! Do you know how I spent these past two days? Holy cow! The prizes for this lottery are so generous, huh? Hes even offering the tomb guardian talisman as a prize? I want that compound crossbow! I want the ox horn bow! Those Deer Horn Knives! I want them for my collection! Ahhh! Hes really willing to part with these prizes, worth tens of millions? I dont want anything else! Just give me a bottle of the 82 Lafite worth 80,000 yuan! There are so many people participating! Theres no hope of winning anything! Yeah! The odds are pretty much like buying an actual lottery ticket! On the fourth day, when Luo Feng started his livestream, he was shocked to see that he had gained 10 million followers. Moreover, there were 20 million people participating in his giveaway. Some who had not even followed him were waiting to join the lottery. A number of celebrities, including Chao Yue and Honey, had also joined in, making the event incredibly lively. Chapter 175 - 175 An Abundance of Womens Gold Hairpins! Is this a Princesss Tomb? (1) 175 An Abundance of Womens Gold Hairpins! Is this a Princesss Tomb? (1) Greetings, Brother Chao! Greetings, Sister Honey! Luo Feng was overwhelmed; why did so many big shots show up? Perhaps The platform invited them over to attract even more traffic to my event? Otherwise, I definitely would not have the influence to bring them in myself. Wait a minute My net worth now is around 20 billion now, right? I should stop being so humble. Im rather popular within the wealthy social circle now, anyway. With this in mind, Luo Feng was no longer surprised. Host, start the raffle! Why all the chatter? Are you fawning over these big shots just because theyve appeared before you? Youre not usually like this! Haha, what a bootlicker! In truth, after glancing at the messages the big shots had sent him, Luo Feng realized that it was not him fawning over them, but rather the roles were reversed, and they were trying to get in his good graces instead. Who would not want to join Luo Fengs treasure hunting team of wealthy people? Several minor celebrities even suggested joining Luo Fengs treasure-hunting party when they had time. Luo Feng did not decline or accept them outright; he would decide later. The rules for the raffle are simple; whoever has the best luck will win. Those who wish to participate should send me a gift of at least 1 cent! So, in a sense, these draws are not entirely cost-free. Freeloaders, just swipe away! Alright, it seems that the tomb guardian talisman is highly popular, so lets start off with that! I will count down from 3! Luo Feng began counting down. The viewers immediately went wild, sending one-cent gifts to get a chance to win the draw. In just a few minutes, the platforms staff discovered that the traffic had skyrocketed, with 25 million people joining the stream and 12 million subscribing to the channel. Fortunately, the server had been well prepared in advance. Luo Feng looked at the winners name and congratulated, Congratulations to Brother or perhaps, Sister Clear Song and White Snow! You are quite lucky, having drawn the tomb guardian amulet. One of the moderators will reach out to you, and once you get the message, just provide your address to them! Damn! I didnt win! Give me back my 1 cent! 20 million people here for the draw, fighting for a single amulet, what are the odds of winning? Kiss me, Old Luo! Let me absorb some of your treasure-hunting luck! Luo Feng laughed and responded, Dont worry, there are still other prizes. Whats the rush? All the goods here are valuable too! Take that saber-toothed tiger fossils tooth for example, which can be a family heirloom for your children and grandchildren. The current value of the tooth is 520,000! Draw quickly! Draw quickly! Enough talking, these are all mine! Mine I say! Luo Feng had spent his entire morning streaming from his hotel room to facilitate the giveaway session. By the time the 20-ish items had been given away, it was already afternoon. Luo Feng concluded, The draw is over. For those who did not win this time, do not worry. Next time I find small treasures, I will hold another draw! Maybe if I am in a good mood, I will even put in treasures worth tens of millions! Host, how many days will you rest this time? Yeah, its fine that you take break, but remember, you have 12 million fans waiting avidly for your return! Dont let us down! Yeah! This giveaway stream doesnt count! What we want to see is your treasure-hunting streams! Man, for a second I almost thought you were sincere! 25 million people came for the draw, but only 12 million subscribed Which means 13 million of the viewers are only here for the giveaway. Luo Feng stood up, thought for a moment, before answering, Ill rest for 2 more days. After all, I still need to choose the next location and do some market research on the site. Its getting late, and I havent taken my lunch yet, so, toodles! With that, Luo Feng ended the live stream. After going offline, Luo Feng spent his time exploring the wilderness around Tongzhou City. He returned to the hotel in the evening and found that Li Shishi had brought many snacks and added several daily necessities to the suite. After thanking her over the phone and chatting for a couple of minutes, Luo Feng then plopped down on the sofa and opened the map on his phone. This is it! Dalong Mountain! Dalong Mountain was located in the northern suburbs of Tongzhou. It was also a scenic area. The entire scenic area, covering about 132 square kilometers, consisted of Dalong Mountain and Shitang Lake. Dalong Mountain itself covers an area of about 122 square kilometers, whereas Shitang Lake covers a water area of about 10 square kilometers. The area is divided into 7 scenic spots: Rizhao Peak, Dalong Mountains First Temple, Lingshan Stone Tree, Shitang Lake, Longquan Temple, Honggui Mountain, and Dragons Den. The Dalong Mountain stretches from south to north, with undulating ridges and peaks winding like a dragon, hence the name Dalong Mountain (If translated literally, means Big Dragon Mountain). The main peak, Rizhao Peak, has an altitude of 690 meters. Of course, Luo Feng had read that the mountain contained mineral deposits. However, since those deposits already discovered were either mined or had been contracted by someone else, Luo Feng did not consider them in his search for the next dig site. As for ancient tombs, none had been found yet, but that did not mean there were none, and it could mean that they simply had not been discovered. For a mountain of this size, if any ancient tombs were to be contained within it, they were likely to be imperial tombs. So far, only one-fifth of the imperial tombs belonging to the emperors of China had been discovered. Four-fifths of the emperors tombs remained undiscovered. However, it was unlikely that any emperor would be foolish enough to choose this particular mountain. Although it was large, the terrain was not particularly impressive. After spending another night at the hotel, Luo Feng, along with Li Shishi, Zhang Shunyong, Brother An, and the other second-generation heirs set off for Dalong Mountain the next day. Upon starting up the livestream, Luo Feng noticed that there were only a couple thousand viewers tuning in. How come there are so few people here? Luo Feng asked, puzzled. ??? Arent we people? ?? Immediately after, a barrage of comments filled the screen. Host, whats going on? Werent you going to rest for two days before streaming again? Chapter 176 - 176 An Abundance of Womens Gold Hairpins! Is this a Princesss Tomb? (2) 176 An Abundance of Womens Gold Hairpins! Is this a Princesss Tomb? (2) Had I not decided to randomly browse the platform, I would have missed it! Youre advancing the schedule? Tsk, tsk, our host is getting arrogant now that he has amassed more fans, hasnt he? Hes treating the thousands of us viewers as nobodies? Are we heading to the next destination? Will you going to continue hunting at Daze Mountain? The host has already searched every inch of that place; theres nothing left! I think Daan Ridge is not bad! How about going to the northeast? What treasures are there in the northeast, besides some Siberian tigers that we can only look at but not touch? Would Genghis Khans tomb be there, by any chance? Youre overthinking it. If Genghis Khan were to be buried, it would be in the grasslands! After some thought, Luo Feng addressed his viewers, This time, were heading to Dalong Mountain! Its quite far from where I currently am, and well probably arrive there tomorrow afternoon! Wow, were finally changing locations? Do you need to get permits again this time? Of course we need permits! Otherwise, if we dig up billions worth of treasure, wouldnt it belong to the government instead? Is Dalong Mountain an unclaimed land or a government-owned one? I think its government-owned! Youd need at least a few million to secure a months worth of foraging rights there. Upon announcing his next destination, word spread quickly throughout social media. Many people, drawn by the news, flooded Luo Fengs channel all at once, giving him millions of concurrent viewers. In the evening, as they passed through a county town, Luo Feng and the others found a hotel to stay in. Although the quality of the county hotel was not very high, these wealthy young heirs did not mind the shabbier accommodations. They could accept both the hardships of military life and the comforts of a wealthy lifestyle without any complaints. By the next afternoon, Luo Feng and the others had reached the foot of Dalong Mountain. However, since it was already late in the day, they decided not to enter the mountain just yet. Well stay in this small town for the night! And as for the permit, lets apply for it tomorrow! Once we secure the permits, well immediately head into the mountains! During his journey there, Luo Feng had explained the various sights and sceneries to be expected at Dalong Mountain. As such, the fact that Luo Feng did not immediately head into the mountains upon arrival had upset several of his viewers. Nevertheless, they soon accepted Luo Fengs decision, since the mountain was vast, and obtaining a months foraging permit was a troublesome matter. Moreover, as Dalong mountain was a popular tourist area, different from the previous Daze Mountain, even with the help of the wealthy youngsters, obtaining the permits would not be as quick as before. Furthermore, during their 2-day-long road trip, the group had expended a decent chunk of their supplies, and as such, they had to replenish their stock before they started their next adventure. Luo Feng led the rich heirs in making their purchases of essential food, candles, shovels, ropes, and other tools. After shopping, the boots of all their vehicles were filled with a lot of supplies. It was worth mentioning that during the permit application process, they received an offer from a local archaeological team to join their group instead. However, Luo Feng refused their offer. After all, if they were truly a capable group, they would not have needed to use the permit as leverage to have Luo Feng join their group, and would have already discovered plenty of treasures by themselves. Fortunately, with the help of the second-generation heirs, Luo Feng managed to secure all mining rights outside the tourist areas of Dalong Mountain for a month at the price of 3 million yuan. With the matter settled, they were all set to depart the next morning. Meanwhile, although it was already nighttime in China, it was daytime on the other side of the Pacific in the United States. In an office building, several executives from different companies were gathered for a meeting. Have you all heard? Theres a treasure hunter in China named Luo Feng whos become incredibly popular recently! I know this guy; Ive watched his livestreams! This company was none other than the worlds most prestigious treasure hunting company, Odyssey. Although it was an ocean exploration company, everyone knew that it was essentially a treasure hunting company that specialized in salvaging sunken ships. With the recent excavations of the large tomb and the shelter, Luo Feng had become quite famous domestically. Moreover, on the American YouTube platform, his livestreams easily attracted millions of viewers, as YouTube gathered audiences from both the United States and Europe. It was no surprise that he had so many viewers. Coupled with the influence of the Japanese and Koreans, Luo Fengs foreign fanbase was no less impressive than his domestic one. The largest portion of his international audience came from Western countries. As the worlds leading treasure hunting company, Odyssey naturally paid attention to Luo Feng. Its a pity that this guy seems to only search for treasure on land! Upon hearing this, many people nodded in agreement. Their expertise was in underwater treasure hunting, but they were not too worried for now as there might be an opportunity for collaboration in the future. After all, the majority of the worlds treasures were hidden beneath the oceans surface. Countless merchant ships and warships had sunk to the depths over the centuries, accumulating vast underwater treasures. Unlike on land, where anyone could pick up relics, the ocean floor was far less accessible. The next day, before they began their journey into Dalong Mountain, Luo Feng naturally started the livestream. With the platforms extensive promotion and the excitement surrounding the latest hunting site, Dalong Mountain, the livestream room saw a surge of 10 million concurrent viewers. The thorns here are so numerous and troublesome! Leading the party into the mountain was none other than Luo Feng and his trusty Jungle Blade which he used to clear open a path. With each swing, he left a one-meter-wide path for Li Shishi and the others to follow. System, activate scanning! Having discovered a suitable location, Luo Feng then activated his system. Chapter 177 - 177 An Abundance of Womens Gold Hairpins! Is this a Princesss Tomb? (3) 177 An Abundance of Womens Gold Hairpins! Is this a Princesss Tomb? (3) To Luo Fengs surprise, there were 15 dots in total. He wandered around from corner to corner, putting up a show as he did so. Before long, he arrived at the location of one of the dots, which did not seem to be indicate any sort of herbal medicine. Delighted by this, Luo Feng immediately started digging. After digging for a few minutes, he found a super energy drink! Of course, while to Luo Fengs eyes, it seemed to be an energy drink, but to any other observer, all they saw was a piece of rock! Did he dig up another rock? Luos lifelong nemesis: rocks! Have you all noticed that Luo always digs up rocks with this shape? Yeah, it looks sorta like a cube. I suggest stopping digging here on the outskirts and heading deeper into the mountain! Yeah, at this rate, when will this expedition end? Luo Feng chuckled, Your attitude is wrong. Treasure hunting requires patience, you cannot be too hasty! It is like appreciating a woman, you gotta do it inch by inch! Warning from the administrator! Luo Feng: Although he was a bit speechless, Luo Feng knew better and quickly shut his mouth. If it were not for his current status as a top streamer, he would probably have been banned at that very moment. Ding! You have found a super energy drink. You picked up 2 energy drinks! Wow! He had found seven or eight bottles in a row. Luo Feng felt like he had dug up a vending machine. Ding! [ You have dug up a Master Driver Skill Manual! ] [ Click to learn! Obtain enviable driving skills, even reaching the level of a driving god! ] Huh? Old driver? A driving god? Am I overthinking this? This really is a useless skill book. My driving skills are already plenty good! As for the remaining treasure markers, they turned out to be various herbal medicines. After a morning of digging, Luo Feng had exhausted all 15 markers without finding anything valuable. Let us take a break and eat something before we continue! Luo Feng suggested and they all sat down under a large tree. After resting for more than an hour, they continued deeper into the mountain around 2:30 PM. Once they were out of the range of their first scan, Luo Feng initiated another scan. After waiting for a few minutes, the system had only found 7 treasure markers. Luo Feng quickly discovered the first treasure marker. [ Ding! Centipedes! Worth 3,000 yuan! ] What the hell? Can a centipede be this expensive? Luo Feng was quite surprised. He had never heard of a 3,000 yuan centipede before in his entire life. He quickly started digging around and uncovered soil and rocks to find some decomposing bodies lying silently in the dirt. It turned out to be the centipedes nest, and they were enjoying their feast. However, due to Luo Fengs disturbance, the centipedes began to flee in all directions. F*ck! Dont dig that up! Its disgusting! Centipedes are my secret phobia! I cannot stand looking at this disgusting mass of creatures! Bury it back! Upon digging up the centipede nest, Luo Fengs viewers drowned him in a wave of complaints, claiming that his latest find was disgusting and vile. Hehe, these are good stuff, particularly for their use in traditional Chinese medicine! Despite this, Luo Feng did not bother to catch the centipedes and instead headed towards the next treasure marker. After going through all the latest dots, he discovered items such as matsutake mushrooms, honey, wild mountain tea, and gastrodia. Altogether, their value did not even reach 100,000 yuan. Luo Feng was calm. It was normal not to locate anything valuable at the start, as he had experienced several times by now. Plus, if he were to locate something valuable right away, it would be too fake. The sky is getting dark! Guess Ill just initiate a level 1 scan and scan the area right in front of me! Got to conserve my Reputation Points! Ill just perform an advanced scan tomorrow! Luo Feng glanced at the sky and triggered a level 1 scan. Surprisingly, he had located 2 dots. Upon locating the treasure spot, Luo Feng made a peculiar discovery C it was not any sort of medicinal herb. His interest was piqued immediately. Suddenly invigorated, he began digging vigorously and with great enthusiasm. As he excavated, a small pit almost half a meter deep formed, but there was still no sign of anything. Its buried quite deep, huh? Luo Feng wondered. Since he had already dug half a meter deep, any chance that the treasure had indicated a plant was as good as gone. His curiosity was once again aroused. A few minutes later Ding! [ Jewelry! Era: Ming dynasty! Price: 55,000! ] What the! Jewelry? An antique? Luo Feng was thrilled. As he had suspected, items buried deep underground had a high chance of being antiques. However, his first thought was, since he had dug up an antique, could this place be an ancient tomb? But as he looked around, he felt that it was not a suitable location for building a tomb at. Although Dalong Mountain was vast, in terms of ancient feng shui, it was unlikely to harbor any significant tombs. Without hesitation, Luo Feng continued digging, and before long, he unearthed the jewelry C a cloud-patterned ancient hairpin. Its design was quite ordinary, but it was made of gold. In ancient times, only wealthy merchants mistresses could afford gold hairpins. Hey guys, listen up! Ive finally dug up something good! Luo Feng said, as he placed the item within the cameras view. Several of the wealthy heirs gathered around him. Hmm, gold jewelry? Was it thrown away by tourists? What are you talking about? It must be an antique from ancient times! The young heirs speculated, while Luo Feng wiped the dirt off the item and said, Hehe, its from the Ming dynasty. What would modern people be doing with gold hairpins? The Ming dynasty? Which means this is an antique? Wow, has the host discovered another ancient tomb? Really? Old Luo is going to get rich again! Is this his second ancient tomb? Luo Feng did not waste time on idle chatter. He handed the item to Brother An and walked about 10 meters forward before digging again. He grabbed some mud and said, Based on the soil composition, there should be no ancient tomb here. The hairpin probably fell here by accident! The soil structure can be deceptive, dont be so hasty! one viewer complained. How about you not question the hosts expertise? another retorted. Then where did the hairpin come from without a tomb? Was it really an accident? Luo Feng did not answer. He was not certain either. The only possibility was that someone during the Ming dynasty had ventured into the mountains and lost the hairpin here. Then, hundreds of years later, over half a meter of soil had accumulated on top of it. Ding! [ Ming dynasty jewelry! Value: 89,000! ] Luo Feng immediately started digging. In no time, he held another gold hairpin in his hand. It was slightly bent and adorned with a peony design. It was quite exquisite. Another gold hairpin? Indeed! Old Luo, could there be an ancient tomb below? Zhang Shunyong asked excitedly. Both hairpins were obviously hair accessories for ancient women. However, one was single-pronged, while the other was double-pronged. It seems to be made of solid gold, but its value is quite average! At most, its only worth tens of thousands of yuan! Luo Feng said irritably, Moreover, its design is for common use, not for nobles or royalty! In ancient times, there were clear distinctions in the jewelry used by commoners and those from the court. Once could make out the owners status just by glancing at the ornament used. For instance, thousands of years later, when people unearthed Ferraris and minivans, the future archaeologists could tell that the minivan owners were poorer that the ones who owned Ferraris. Luo Feng found a higher vantage point and looked at the two treasure spots Theyre rather far apart. Could they have been left behind by tomb raiders? But even if it were an ancient tomb, the system should have detected it, right? It has a depth range of ten meters Perhaps the tomb is located outside the scanning area? Luo Feng was puzzled. It was getting late, and he originally planned to rest, but curiosity gnawed at him. He asked the others if they wanted to keep digging for a while. No one objected. So they continued. Activate a level 3 scan! Luo Feng went for an advanced scan and discovered 7 treasure markers. [ Energy drink! ] [ Jewelry, value: 30,000! ] [ Energy drink! ] Within an hour, Luo Feng had unearthed three items. Wow! And among them, was another piece of jewelry. Luo Feng had a growing suspicion that these items were not found on a coincidence. There had to be an explanation for their appearance in such close proximity. It was highly probable that tomb raiders had lost them on their way out of an ancient tomb, and that Luo Feng simply had not detected the tomb yet. Moreover, these antiques were mostly buried under half a meter of soil. This indicated that if they were indeed lost by tomb raiders, they were ancient tomb raiders, or else the soil layer would not be so thick, as over time, items dropped on the surface would be covered up by soil. An ancient tomb! There must be an ancient tomb! This tomb seems to be huge! These three pieces of jewelry are all separate? Are they all jewelry? Could it be the tomb of a princess? You had my curiosity, but now, you have my attention! Checking out a female corpse wouldnt be bad! Can Old Luo still make a profit from it? Wow! In the next half an hour, Luo Feng dug up yet another item. [ Jade! Dynasty: Late Yuan dynasty! Value: 68,000! ] Luo Feng stared at the yet-to-be unearthed treasure in the pit beneath him. It was jade from the Yuan dynasty? He was baffled. What was going on in these mountains? Why were there items from both the Ming and Yuan dynasties? What could this mean? Chapter 178 - 178 Trouble for Luo Feng! Unearthing Someones Burial Grounds! (1) 178 Trouble for Luo Feng! Unearthing Someones Burial Grounds! (1) Even after a long period of contemplation, Luo Feng was still unable to figure out an answer. Deciding that it was better to take his mind off the issue by digging out the jade the system had detected, Luo Feng then set off to work. Within a few minutes, he had unearthed a jade ornament C a curved, flat piece with intricate patterns on its surface. Wow, its an ancient jade piece, Luo Feng, youve struck it rich! Li Shishi exclaimed, immediately approaching him to get a closer look. Old Luo, youre really something! You might not have located another ancient tomb, but you sure have found some interesting treasures! Zhang Shunyong laughed heartily. Are you looking down on me!? Did you actually think that this is enough to satisfy me nowadays? Luo Feng retorted irritably, This object is called a yuhuan, a curved, flat jade piece. Its an ancient type of ornament, and its the most important component in a set of matching jewelry. It serves to balance the entire set. Yuhuan from different periods have their own unique features, but all of them have an arc-shaped design. Their styles and patterns may vary greatly, but regardless yuhuans are one of the oldest jade ornaments that were created within our nation. Moreover, this piece is from the Yuan Dynasty! Luo Feng added, without further explanation. His focus was not on this artifact worth merely tens of thousands of yuan, after all. He was trying to see the bigger picture. What? Luo Feng, so youre saying the hairpins from before and this jade piece are from different dynasties? How could this be? Li Shishi questioned, puzzled. I am not quite sure myself! Luo Feng scratched his head, The hairpins are indeed from the Ming dynasty, but the jade ornament component is from the Yuan dynasty. As for why they appeared together, well need to dig up more items to find out! Luo Feng answered, affectionately looking at Li Shishi and patting her head before continuing the excavation. Half an hour later, he glanced at the distant mountains and the somewhat tired wealthy youngsters. He decided it was time for everyone to rest and had intended to use the break to analyze the situation. Firstly, there might indeed be an ancient tomb in the mountains, and the items from the Ming or Yuan dynasties could be burial offerings. Secondly, there might be a Yuan dynasty tomb in the mountains that had been plundered by Ming dynasty tomb raiders, leaving behind a few Ming dynasty gold hairpins as a result. Thirdly, there might be ancient tombs from both the Ming and Yuan dynasties within the mountains, and these items were left behind by tomb raiders. After all, it would be understandable for ancient people to lose one or two pieces of jewelry in the wild. However, this theory breaks down since the likelihood of losing this many items in such close proximity by chance is rather low. Meanwhile, in Dalongs town at the foot of the mountain, the local archaeological team and museum staff were very excited. It seemed that Luo Fengs treasure hunt was not baseless. After searching for over a day, he had really uncovered some valuable artifacts. They were all quite thrilled, but also curious as to how both Yuan and Ming dynasty jewelry could be found in the same location. Upon hearing the news, Lin Yide from the Jiangnan museum immediately called up Luo Feng. Little Luo! I heard youve discovered another ancient tomb? Wow, news sure spreads fast, huh?! Well, Im afraid to tell you this, but the answers no, for now, Luo Feng replied, munching on a piece of dried lamb and chuckling. He had only recovered a few pieces of jewelry, after all, which was far from any substantial discovery. Lin Yide humbly asked, Based on the current situation, do you think theres an ancient tomb? I think theres a chance, Luo Feng replied. Why not dig deeper? Perhaps its right beneath where you found the hairpins, Lin Yide suggested. I dont think theres anything down there, Luo Feng responded. His cheat system had scanned ten meters deep without any indication of hidden items. It was unlikely that anything was buried further down, especially considering they were in the mountains rather than the riverbed where sediment was easier to accumulate. In that case, do you want us to come over and help? Were a government-sanctioned team and are properly organized, so you dont have to worry about us taking advantage of you! Lin Yide offered politely. Actually, Im already part of an archaeological team, since Ive been officially registered into the government database! Luo Feng replied. Ah, well, sorry to bother you then! Not wanting to impose any further, Lin Yide cut off the conversation. As soon as he hung up, Gu Santong called. Little Luo, is it an ancient tomb? No, no, its just a few pieces of jewelry. They might have been accidentally dropped, Luo Feng said, somewhat amused. He had barely found anything, yet everyone seemed so impatient. It was like the saying, The emperor isnt anxious, but the eunuchs are. Ive been watching your stream, and the jade ornament appears to be from the Yuan dynasty, right? Yes, Luo Feng nodded, The craftsmanship involves heavy cutting, shallow relief, and intaglio lines. It is indeed a technique from the Yuan Dynasty. Anyway, Ill keep looking! Were done for today, so dont worry too much! There might not even be an ancient tomb here! After finishing the call, Luo Feng decided not to continue the livestream. They had already worked overtime until 8 p.m. and the sky had already turned dark. Even if there was a large tomb, they could not stay up all night to search for it. No, dont leave, lets chat some more! Old Luo is ending the stream already? Why not pull an all-nighter to find an ancient tomb? Damn, thats not fair! Just when things were getting interesting, the stream ends! Its like being left on a cliffhanger. Ugh! The viewers undoubtedly left the livestream grumbling and complaining. They hated having their appetites whetted but then left unsated. However, they needed to give everyone a break, didnt they? The reason Luo Feng and his party had pulled an all-nighter last time was that they had discovered a tomb entrance. How could that not excite them? As for now, they had not even found a significant clue. Why should they stay up all night? Logically speaking, the right move for them was to resume the search the next day. Despite the artifacts not being worth much, the Dalong County archaeological team and museum staff were unhappy. After all, they had initially proposed collaborating with Luo Feng on the treasure hunt, but he had rejected them. Captain Li, lets head up the mountain and conduct a search of our own tomorrow. I refuse to believe that we need Luo Fengs help to locate an ancient tomb! Chapter 179 - 179 Trouble for Luo Feng! Unearthing Someones Burial Grounds! (2) 179 Trouble for Luo Feng! Unearthing Someones Burial Grounds! (2) Yes, when it comes to archaeological excavations, we are the professionals! Hehe, although Luo Feng is quite skilled, he has been overly praised. After discovering three artifacts in a row, he actually did not continue digging? There must be an ancient tomb underneath that area! He only dug half a meter; thats definitely not enough! Luo Feng did not involve them in his activities, did he? In that case, they decided that they would just dig on their own. What was the worst that could happen? If they found something themselves, no one would be able to do anything about it. Although Luo Feng had obtained the mining rights, he did not own the mountain. These people, from the local museum and archaeological team, would be considered a legitimate excavation crew if they were to contact and apply a permit from the Forestry Bureau. In other words, what they found would be theirs, and what Luo Feng found would be his. We should at least inform the Forestry Bureau! We havent even done that yet, right? It would be useless to dig without their permission! Alternatively, we could start digging first and wait for the permit to arrive. By then, we might have already found something! However, to obtain the mining rights from the Forestry Bureau, we would need to spend several million! Dont worry; if we find valuable treasures, those millions will be insignificant. Our museum and archaeological team will prosper! With that in mind, a group of treasure hunters gathered and arrived at the spot where Luo Feng had found the golden hairpin in the dead of night and fervently began to dig. Luo Feng, whats going on? Did you hear any noises? Around 10 p.m., Li Shishi, with sleepy eyes, lifted Luo Fengs tent flap and asked. No, I didnt. Just go to sleep and ignore them, Luo Feng replied, not taking the matter seriously. They continued digging, but there was nothing beneath the surface. Luo Feng had his system, after all. If there were anything valuable, would he let it slip through his fingers? Should that happen, it would have been ridiculous. The next morning, Luo Feng led everyone to have breakfast and freshen up before heading up the mountain. They checked the location where the golden hairpin had been found the previous day. The wealthy youngsters discovered the excavated soil pits, which were around 8 meters deep. Everyone was shocked, but Luo Feng only covered his mouth and chuckled. They really dug deep, didnt they? From what I can tell, they went around 8 meters deep? It seems like last nights all-out digging had worn those people out. Luo Feng had not paid attention to Li Shishis warning about the noises. Why drive them away when they could tire themselves out for nothing? Without giving it much thought, Luo Feng moved to another location and immediately activated the scanning system. Ding! 25 treasure markers. That was not many. It seemed like he had not scanned an ancient tomb. If it were a tomb, there would be more than just 25 treasure markers. But there was no other choice. Luo Feng decided to excavate the 25 markers first. After digging for about 2 hours, they found nothing significantonly some herbs, with no antiques in sight. At noon, Luo Feng took everyone to have lunch. They then moved to another location to scan and discovered 35 treasure markers. Luo Feng was left feeling disappointed once more. They continued excavating until around 4 or 5 p.m., but only found more herbs and no additional antiques. At this point, Luo Feng was convinced that the antiques they had found were left behind by tomb raiders from the Ming Dynasty. Of the 35 treasure markers, they had dug up 32 and there were only 3 remaining. Luo Feng arrived at one of the dots and began digging. Ding! Broken silver pieces! Ming dynasty! Worth 1,000 yuan! Luo Fengs face lit up with a smile. He cleaned the mud off the surface, revealing the irregular, blackened fragments of silver that resembled stone. Host, I think you should invite an archaeological team to help you search. After all, many hands make light work! Yes, you found broken silver pieces again. I feel that there must be an ancient tomb here. Otherwise, there wouldnt be so many antiques! Hehe, do you really think an archaeological team would find it instead of the host? I believe the host is even more professional than them! I just saw another experts livestream, and theyve already started analyzing Luo Fengs situation. Theyre saying theres definitely an ancient tomb underneath! Wow! Luo Fengs popularity has reached a level where even experts are analyzing his live stream? Typically, experts only analyze situations in major events, like the World Cup or the NBA. The fact that they were analyzing Luo Fengs live stream indicated his incredible popularity. Luo Feng handed the broken silver pieces to Brother An for safekeeping and immediately resumed digging. Ding! Copper coins. What? Copper coins? [ Xuande Tongbao! Worth 1,200 yuan! ] Luo Feng picked up the copper coin with a smile on his face. It seemed that the tomb hidden in the mountain was likely a Ming dynasty tomb. Ming dynasty copper coins? Ming dynasty broken silver pieces? Seems like it should be a Ming dynasty tomb, right? I think these fragments and pieces indicate that even if its a tomb, it wont be very large. Luo Feng, after collecting the copper coins, proceeded to yet another treasure dot. [ Ding! Copper coin, worth 1,200 yuan! ] A Chunxi Tongbao? Luo Feng fell silent, slightly shocked by the discovery. Could this be a burial object? Jade ornaments from the Yuan dynasty? Coins from both the Song and Ming dynasties? If these objects truly do belong to a tomb, the tombs owner must have been an avid collector onf antiques. The fact that they were able to own Ming dynasty collectibles was plenty proof of their wealth. After all, most common folk would not be able to afford such luxuries. Tossing these jumbled thoughts aside, Luo Feng led his party even deeper into the mountain, and once again, he activated his scanning system. Chapter 180 - 180 Trouble for Luo Feng! Unearthing Someones Burial Grounds! (3) 180 Trouble for Luo Feng! Unearthing Someones Burial Grounds! (3) [ Ding! Treasure markers: 58! ] My goodness! Looking at the treasure markers, which seemed to all be gathered in one place. Luo Feng had a strong suspicion that this was the ancient tomb that he had been seeking. Finally, he had found it. Unable to contain his excitement, Luo Feng immediately led the wealthy second-generation heirs and started digging at one of the markers. However, with only 58 markers found, it certainly was not a large tomb, but rather a small tomb for an ordinary family. [ Ding! Tomb-sealing stone! Ming dynasty! Worth 100 thousand! ] Is it really that cheap? A tomb-sealing stone is worth only 100,000? Now that they had unearthed something like this, Luo Fengs suspicions were finally put to rest. He could now be sure that there was indeed a small ancient tomb below him. However, why had he dug up a tomb-sealing stone this soon? Shouldnt this item be within the tomb? Could it be that the underground tomb had collapsed? Luo Feng could not understand. The only thing he could do was to proceed wiping the mud off the surface of the tomb-sealing stone, revealing a large traditional Chinese character in the process. On its back was a sword pattern. Ooh, is this a tomb-sealing brick? Does this mean Old Luo has found the tomb? When it comes to digging up ancient tombs, no one can beat our host! Archaeology teams? Step aside! What does the character on this item mean? It means to suppress! Host, please continue digging! Hahaha! There was no need for them to say it. Luo Feng immediately changed his digging location. After digging more than a meter deep and uncovering nothing, not even broke tomb bricks, Luo Feng moved on to the next spot. [ Ding! Tomb-sealing stone! Ming dynasty! Worth 100,000 yuan!] Luo Feng found another identical tomb-sealing stone and was very puzzled. How could one tomb contain 2 tomb-sealing stones? I understand now. Perhaps theres a joint burial tomb below? But a joint burial tomb wouldnt require two tomb-sealing stones! One suppressing stone is enough for a family Naturally, a husband and wife would only need one! Could it be a group burial tomb? Seeing that there were newbies watching his stream, Luo Feng shook his head with a smile and said, Its not possible for it to be a group burial tomb! Group burials hardly require tomb-sealing stones. Ill just keep digging and see! Well know once we find more items or the tomb itself! Half an hour later. Ding. [ You have found another tomb-sealing stone. ] [ Worth 100,000 yuan. ] Damn! Luo Feng was speechless. It was another tomb suppressing stones of the same size and with the same character. [ Ding, you found yet another tomb suppressing stone. ] Damn it, this is already the 5th one! By the time it was past 5 p.m., Luo Feng had dug up a total of 8 stones. He felt frustrated and puzzled. What the hell is going on with all these tomb-sealing stones? Could it really be a group burial? But Old Luo said that group burials dont use tomb-sealing stones! Dont be so absolute! There might be exceptions! Thinking that the viewers comment made sense, Luo Feng nodded and agreed, saying Perhaps there are exceptions, but we dont know yet! Lets take a break and continue digging after we eat! Lets work overtime today! Although it was already 5 p.m., now that their interests were piqued, they did not plan on leaving anytime soon. Though they had not found any ancient tombs yesterday, the fact that they had discovered tomb-sealing stones this time meant that they were on the right track. As such, staying up late was inevitable. Whats going on down there? Luo Feng, have you figured it out? Li Shishi carefully prepared a bowl of rice for Luo Feng and asked curiously. Im not sure either, but its possible that the ancient tomb below was collapsed by tomb robbers! Luo Feng said. If it collapsed, wouldnt the treasures be damaged too? Porcelain would definitely be broken! Gold and silver treasures can withstand the impact, though! Hehe, and gold and silver treasures are the least valuable things! Luo Feng thought for a moment, then took out his phone and called Gu Santong. Although they had not found the ancient tomb yet, he decided to give him a heads-up, so that he would not complain about not being informed. Upon hearing the news, Gu Santong was excited and said he would come right away, but Luo Feng asked him to wait a bit longer. However, there was nothing Luo Feng could do to stop him regardless. Meanwhile, the private archaeological team and museum staff that were located around ten kilometers away from Luo Fengs spot were feeling utterly disheartened. After resting in the morning, they continued to dig at the spot where Luo Feng had found the golden hairpins, but after digging down ten meters, they found nothing. It was during this time that they heard that Luo Feng had already found tomb-sealing stones. How could they not be devastated? So, was it true, as Luo Feng had said, that tomb robbers had already done their work here and there was no ancient tomb beneath the surface? After half an hour of rest, although it was not completely dark yet, Luo Feng had already put on his headlamp, as had the wealthy second-generation heirs. They all looked eager and ready for action. Truthfully speaking, working with Luo Feng on treasure hunting was so thrilling that many wealthy second-generation kids would be willing to pay a million a month for such an exciting experience. Many of them were itching to join, but Luo Fengs current requirements were either to purchase two cars worth five million each or pay 2 million a month directly to him. Both of these conditions deterred many of the less wealthy second-generation kids. Ding, youve dug up jade! Ming dynasty! Valued at 60 thousand yuan! Jade again? Luo Feng wondered if the tomb owners social status was rather ordinary since the jade was so cheap. In just a few minutes, Luo Feng lifted the jade plaque-like object from the pit, chuckling, It seems that the tomb below has indeed collapsed! After removing the dirt from the surface, Luo Feng saw a toad pattern carved on the jade plaque. Made of ordinary white jade, its carving was quite crude. Its value of 60 thousand yuan was mainly due to its origin in the Ming Dynasty. As he continued to dig Jade Jade And even more jade had been unearthed. About an hour and a half had passed, and it was around 8 in the evening, with night fully descended. Luo Feng had already unearthed 5 or 6 jade plaques. Although their patterns varied, their sizes and values were similar. Glancing at the remaining dozen or so marked spots, Luo Feng furrowed his brow, wondering what kind of ancient tomb this was. It seemed rather humble. He had initially thought it belonged to a wealthy family, but it seemed that it might not even qualify as that. Another half-hour of digging passed. There was a clang, and the feedback from the Swallowtail hoe was intense. Luo Feng was ecstatic. [ Ding! Youve discovered an ancient tomb! ] [ Ming Dynasty! ] [ Value: ??? ] What was this? Its value is unreadable again? Regardless of the value, Luo Feng continued to dig. Several dozen minutes later, a pit over a meter deep had been excavated by everyone. It contained irregularly shaped fragments of stone, some the size of a fist and others as large as a volleyball. After digging for a while, Luo Feng spotted a massive, smooth stone slab beneath the densely packed stones. He cleared the stones surrounding the large slab, and its full appearance was revealed. It was roughly two meters long and over a meter wide. At first, he thought it was a stone coffin, but upon closer inspection, it was not. He called everyone over, and together they lifted the 200-kilogram stone slab. To their surprise, they found a stone box underneath. The box was a cube, about several dozen centimeters on each side. Its surface was carved with intricate patterns, and upon opening the box, Luo Fengs immediately widened, and his chat went utterly silent. It was a persons skull As Luofeng gazed upon the skull before him, his heart nearly leapt out of his chest in fright. Suddenly, he remembered something important. The direction of the tombstone should align with the position of Bagua. As he inspected the jade pendant that had been unearthed, he realized that the creatures depicted on it were not toads, but rather frogs. Additionally, he recognized four other patterns: centipedes, poisonous snakes, geckos, and scorpions. It slowly dawned on Luo Feng that he had stumbled upon a tomb without descendants. The gravity of the situation was not lost on him C this was no ordinary discovery. With his heart racing, he realized that he was about to embark on a treasure hunt like no other. Thank you for reading on https://www.novelhall.com Chapter 181 - 181 Suppressing with a Sword! Whoevers Buried Here is Someone Special! (1) 181 Suppressing with a Sword! Whoevers Buried Here is Someone Special! (1) What could be inside the stone box that the host is holding? Do you even need to ask? It must be treasure, right? I suspect this might be a burial ground; perhaps the box contains gold and treasures! Due to the angle of the camera, only a few of the wealthy second-generation heirs at the scene had seen the skull inside the box. The rest of Luo Fengs viewers had not yet seen it. Luo Feng calmed himself and adjusted the angle of the box slightly to face the camera. Light shone into the box, revealing its contents. My goodness. The audience in the live-streaming room was caught off guard, some even jumped in fright. What the hell!? A human skull? Mommy, that scared me to death! Please do not scare people like that! My wife was moving around in my arms, and just now, well, you know what happened! Hahaha, ask the host to take you to see a doctor, and dont leave the hospital until you are cured! Luo Feng showed the skull to everyone before closing the box once more and placing it back into its original pit. He looked at the overall arrangement of the objects. There were 8 tomb-sealing bricks. The 8 positions were undoubtedly arranged according to the Eight Trigrams. And the stone box was in the center of the Eight Trigrams. Of course, there were also 5 ancient jade pendants surrounding the stone box containing the skull. Luo Feng picked up yet another one of the tomb-sealing bricks and inspected the patterns inscribed on it. They seemed to be some Taoist symbol of sorts, but Luo Feng was unclear of what purpose they served. Nevertheless, he did not ponder any further. Instead, he quickly began digging at another treasure spot. Meanwhile, the viewers continued discussing the skull they had just seen. What the hell kind of burial ground is this? Why would there be a severed head buried here? Could this be Guan Yus tomb? I heard Guan Yus head was chopped off, and then Sun Quan sent it to Cao Cao, right? Idiot, he should be buried in Xuchang or Luoyang, theres no way this is the case! This seems more like a tomb of honor, doesnt it? I think so too, considering only a head was left. Who else would bury just a head? At this late hour, the host is really making a fuss, bringing out something so terrifying! I think its not a tomb of honor, but a tomb of malevolence! Yeah, who would use random stones to bury an honorable tomb? Even a tomb of honor would have some kind of order! At this moment, Luo Feng heard a chime. [ Ding! Youve unearthed a treasure sword. ] [ Ming dynasty! Valued at 4.3 million! ] Wow! Now thats something valuable! Finally, Luo Feng had found something valuable since entering the mountains. Initially, he thought that even if there were any ancient tombs here, they would be of little significance. He did not expect such a pleasant surprise. Compared to the medicinal herbs he found the day before, this treasure sword was undoubtedly priceless. But, why is the sword buried upright in the ground? Luo Feng was speechless. This treasure sword was indeed buried upright in the soil. It was important to note that such placement would not be considered a burial object for the tombs owner but rather part of some kind of formation. Luo Fengs suspicions were increasingly being confirmed. F * ck! A treasured sword? Theres a sword buried vertically in front of the tomb? What kind of burial culture is this? Ive never heard of it! I told you, its a malevolent tomb, not some cultural practice. The sword is there to suppress the evil contained within! The tombs owner must have offended many people in life. No one would be buried like this under normal circumstances. As Luo Feng continued digging, he unearthed a pit about 1.5 meters deep, revealing the full view of the upright sword. There was not much soil left beneath the sword. Luo Feng reached out, trying to pull the sword out. Huh! Why is it stuck on something? As Luo Feng tried to pull out the sword, he found it stuck on something beneath it. Feeling helpless, he continued to dig in the direction of the sword tip. Once the area was cleared, a large piece of white bone was revealed. Damn! The bone was quite large. Luo Feng dug for another ten minutes or so. Finally, a massive bone was unearthed. In short, the sword was embedded in this bone. It was no wonder Luo Feng could not pull it out earlier. Holding the sword with one hand and stepping on the bone with the other, Luo Feng applied some force and managed to pull the sword out of the bone. Witnessing this scene, both the rich second-generation onlookers and the viewers from the livestream were left with cold sweats on their foreheads. It was the first time they had seen such a scenario. Given such treatment, the tombs owner must have offended many people in life! Its not an exaggeration to say that their crimes were heinous; otherwise, things wouldnt be so complicated! Its ruthless! Even after hundreds of years, I can still feel the hatred the tomb builders had for the tombs owner! Everyone was at a loss for words. Even the most inexperienced among them could tell that this kind of burial was not a normal one. Rather, it was a form of suppression. Seems like a cows skull right? After seeing the full picture of the bone, Luo Feng casually commented. Huh? Its actually a cows skull? Whats going on? Weird, theyre using a cow skull instead of a human skull this time? Where would you find such a large human skull? Although its somewhat damaged, you can tell its not a human head! A sword stuck in a cows skull, what kind of burial culture is this? Luo Feng shook his head and said, This isnt any burial culture or custom. Everyone, take a look at the swords blade. There are quite a few notches, indicating that before it was buried, this sword was used to chop wood or perhaps to cut people. Luo Feng, however, felt that the latter was more likely. After all, treasure swords like this one were generally possessed by skilled individuals in ancient times. If someone needed to chop wood, they would just use an ordinary axe. Why would they use a treasure sword to cut wood? Chapter 182 - 182 Suppressing with a Sword! Whoevers Buried Here is Someone Special! (2) 182 Suppressing with a Sword! Whoevers Buried Here is Someone Special! (2) Swiftly, Luo Feng scrutinized the sword inch by inch and discovered that the character Li was engraved upon it. Could it be that the owner of this sword has the surname Li? Luo Feng speculated. He set the sword and cow bones aside, picked up the 5 jade pendants An Peng had just dug up, and said thoughtfully, Doesnt anyone find the tomb rather peculiar? You might not notice anything if you look at the patterns on the jade pendants individually, but when theyre together, the animals they depict seem to convey a significant message! 5 animals? Li Shishi asked, puzzled. Yes, they represent the Five Poisons! They are the Five Poisons mentioned in the idiom to possess all Five Poisons. The Five Poisons refer to the centipede, venomous snake, scorpion, gecko, and toad, which are all poisonous creatures. Due to Chinas vast territory, diverse ethnic groups, and the influence of many stories and legends, the customs of the Dragon Boat Festival vary across regions. In some southern regions, it is believed that the Five Poisons begin to wreak havoc on the world at noon on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, which is why the custom of warding off the Five Poisons exists. Thus, having 5 jade pendants depicting the Five Poisons surrounding the tomb is a sign of a bad burial site, no matter how one looks at it. Luo Feng picked up a tomb-sealing brick and continued, Moreover, this tomb brick is extraordinary! On the back of the brick, there is an engraving of a sword. Generally, tomb bricks either have inscriptions or symbols, but to have a weapon like this engraved directly onto it, along with the character for suppress, it clearly indicates that the purpose is to suppress the tomb. Of course, swords can have other uses and can be beneficial if used properly. For instance, in the eunuchs tomb we encountered last time, the sword was used to suppress evil spirits rather than the tomb itself. Luo Feng glanced at the sword and added, Moreover, dont you find it strange that the sword was placed vertically right in front of the box containing the skull? Its definitely not a good omen. Furthermore, beneath this massive stone slab lies a stone box containing a skull. This confirms my suspicions! In ancient Chinese culture, those who were buried in stone coffins were either nobles or followed specific customs. However, only a few ancient minority groups, like the Zang and Yi, practiced such customs, and they did not prevail for long! Thus, ordinary people did not have a tradition of being buried in stone coffins. To be buried in a stone coffin would symbolize eternal entrapment and no hope of transcendence! Now, this tomb has a coffin but no lid, and the skull is sealed in a stone box! The stone slab crushes it, and random stones are piled on top! Essentially, it is meant to imprison the deceased eternally and prevent transcendence! The symbols on those large stone slabs are likely related to Taoism. Although I do not understand their meaning, I can tell they do not bode well. Additionally, with the jade pendants of the Five Poisons surrounding it I can only say that this is a cursed tomb. As Luo Feng uttered his last 3 words, the viewers were instantly astounded. What? A cursed tomb? So ruthless? A cursed tomb? They even cut off the head? How much torment did this person suffer before death? Streamer, you should leave. This place is rife with negative energy. Luo Fengs analysis and explanations sent chills down the spines of many viewers who were watching the livestream late at night. Nobody wanted to hear about such ominous things at this hour. Luo Feng paid them no mind and opened the stone box once more, examining the skull carefully. This time, he discovered that the character for slave was carved into the skull. Good heavens! How deep was the hatred to warrant such treatment? Why are you looking at the skull again, host? At this time of night, you have quite the courage to stare at a human skull! Luo Feng aimed the skull at the camera and said, Theres a character on this skull. Look Ah? It says slave? How ruthless! Was it a vendetta for a murdered father or a stolen wife? The viewers were stunned, having never seen such cruelty before. However, considering the practices of ancient times, when people would spend great effort to make effigies out of grass and hire sorcerers at a high price to curse their enemies, it seemed somewhat normal. Modern people, even if they harbored great hatred for someone, would not bother with such futile actions. Of course, there was another crucial question. Despite the tombs simplicity, it contained a valuable sword worth over 4 million yuan, which seemed illogical. Such a sword would have held considerable value even in ancient times. Who would bury a treasure like this sword here? Was their hatred for a person so intense as to reach such an extreme? In other words, if the sword was valuable, then the owners identity would not be ordinary. Could it be someone with ties to Dalong Mountain? Someone with the surname Li who wielded a sword? Someone who lived during the Ming dynasty? Combining these key pieces of information, what connection could there be? Luo Feng did not dwell on it any further, placing the skull back into the stone box. However, at that moment, he noticed that there were a few characters carved beneath the stone box. Defeated General? What did these characters mean? What is the host looking at the box for? Could it be that the streamer is tempted and wants a similar box? Hahah, is it possible that the streamer wants to order a custom one for his enemies? Luo Feng responded, Everyone, be quiet. There are 2 more characters at the bottom of the stone box. Huh? Upon hearing this, Li Shishi, who was also quite bold, looked inside. Defeated General? Is this what youre referring to? What do they mean? I dont know! Luo Feng, do you know? The rich second-generation heirs looked at it but were unable to decipher its meaning. Chapter 183 - 183 Suppressing with a Sword! Whoevers Buried Here is Someone Special! (3) 183 Suppressing with a Sword! Whoevers Buried Here is Someone Special! (3) The viewers were equally puzzled, unable to make heads or tails of the text. Luo Feng stroked his chin, considering the various items they had found. A sword worth millions, 8 tomb-sealing bricks, 5 jade pendants representing the Five Poisons, and now a defeated general inscription? What could all this mean? Unfortunately, with so few unearthed items, it was difficult to make sense of the situation. However, it seemed likely that the tomb owner held an official position and was buried with such vicious means due to significant hatred targeted towards him. What did the cow bones signify? Why did they not use pig or dog bones instead? All these questions were baffling. Alright, everyone, thats it for today. See you tomorrow! Luo Feng ended the livestream and immediately called up Gu Santong. Hey, Professor Gu, when are you arriving? Well reach the county around midnight, and we can head up the mountain tomorrow! Alright, were done for today too. The items will be left at their original location, guarded by Huang Tianba. Apart from the sword, there was not anything else of significant value. Moreover, with Huang Tianbas hundred-men crew, they should have no issue guarding the site. The sword was undoubtedly made of high-quality steel, and during the Ming Dynasty, it would have been an extremely expensive and valuable item. If it were not for the excellent materials employed in its crafting as well as its superb craftsmanship, a typical Ming dynasty sword might only be worth several hundred thousand at most. This only served to pique Luo Fengs curiosity about the tomb owners identity even further. While Luo Feng went to sleep in his tent, many experts online spent the night restlessly, studying the burial culture of the Ming dynasty based on the items Luo Feng had unearthed and his explanations. The symbols on the stone box, the tomb-sealing bricks, the jade pendants with the Five Poisons, and the cow skulls with a sword pierced through them were all subjects of their research. The next morning, after having breakfast with the wealthy second-generation youths, Luo Feng made an address, In a while, Gu Santongs archaeological team and possibly Lin Yides museum team will arrive. Hopefully, theyll make some progress on the discovery of the tombs owner. In the meantime, well be digging at another location! Although Luo Feng was curious about the tomb, he had already excavated all the dots. As such, even if they had yet to determine the tomb owners identity, there was no need to stay any longer. Perhaps they could find answers elsewhere, or maybe the archaeological teams would figure it out in Luo Fengs stead. What? Are we leaving already? I feel like theres still more to dig up! one of the heirs exclaimed. Its a cursed tomb, what good could possibly come from it? Luo Feng retorted. After changing locations, Luo Feng activated his scanner again. [ Ding! Snake! ] [ Worth 1.2 million! ] Luo Feng was dumbfounded. A snake? How could it be so valuable? Even a rattlesnake wouldnt be worth this much! Luo Feng was initially surprised, but at that moment, he saw a brown snake with yellow-green spots emerge from the collapsed snake nest he had just dug up. Im afraid its a brown-spotted pit viper of Dalong Mountain Luo Feng muttered. However, in the next second, the snake hissed and darted out of its nest, attacking Luo Feng, the creature responsible for the destruction of its home. Heh! Luo Feng deftly dodged the attack, unharmed. Having mastered numerous fighting techniques, he was not afraid of a mere snake. Besides, there were more than a dozen wealthy second-generation heir present, so the snake did not even stand a chance to begin with. Damn! You actually dug up a snake? one of them exclaimed. First, it was a centipede, and now a snake. Whats next, something even more disgusting? I think its beautiful! another chimed in. It would taste great grilled! Watch me cut it with my dagger! Zhang Shunyong, seeing the snake continuing to hiss at them, stepped forward and drew his dagger. Wait, dont! This is a national treasure! Luo Feng quickly stopped Zhang Shunyong. Chapter 184 - 184 Damn! What If Youve Found the Tomb of an Emperor?! (1) 184 Damn! What If Youve Found the Tomb of an Emperor?! (1) What? A national treasure? What kind of national treasure? Theres actually a national treasure within Dalong Mountain? What do you mean? When Luo Feng suddenly exclaimed something about a national treasure, the first image that appeared on everyones mind was that of the giant pandas. However, on second thought, they could not make sense of it. Where would a giant panda possibly live at in Dalong Mountain? It was simply impossible. Hehe, you might not know, but this creature is the Dalong Mountains infamous Iron-head Pit Viper, also known as the brown-spotted pit viper. It can grow up to 2 meters long and usually weighs around 3 kilograms. It is a venomous snake species belonging to the suborder Serpentes and the family Viperidae. It mainly lives in the southern part of China, and it has no confirmed subspecies. The Iron-head Pit Viper was named by Chen Yuanhui and Zhao Ermu and is an endangered species given top priority for international protection. Its rarity may even surpass that of the giant panda, making it the panda of the snake world! Once Luo Feng finished speaking, he turned to look at Zhang Shunyong, Are you sure you want to desecrate an endangered subspecies? If it were an ordinary snake, killing it would not matter much. But for this particular case, not only would Zhang Shunyong be condemned domestically, but the entire world would criticize you as well. Take, for example, the International Wildlife Conservation Association; this is a species that is extremely rare worldwide. Err this Seeing this, Zhang Shunyong dared not harm the snake any longer and slowly withdrew his blade. Damn, thats awesome! Host, catch it! Yeah, catch it quickly! I looked up the snake, and apparently there are only a few hundred of them in the world. Theyre indeed rarer than the giant pandas! Upon hearing this, Luo Feng shook his head, If I were catch this snake, what will happen to its younglings? Luo Feng chuckled and left the snake undisturbed, as he moved away from the area. As he walked, he called the forestry bureau to alert them of the finding, so that they could employ measures to prevent unscrupulous individuals from coming up the mountain to capture the snake. After all, its value was over a million, and many criminals would be tempted to catch the snake. With tens of millions of people watching the livestream, such news would undoubtedly reach the ears of snake hunters. After notifying the forestry bureau staff, Luo Feng hung up the call. Half an hour later, Luo Feng spotted a dot near a bamboo grove. Seeing this, Luo Feng wondered if it could be another snake. Nevertheless, he decided to dig it up and try his luck. After digging for about half an hour, a notification appeared. [ Snake! Worth 3.6 million! ] Damn. So many? All in one place? Seeing that the system mentioning yet another snake, Luo Feng did not want to dig anymore. However, the triangular head of the snake still emerged, fiercely protecting its territory. It was nowhere near as cute as the little snake from Doupo1, who could transform into a beautiful woman with attractive legs. Damn, the hosts lifelong enemy! Haha, found another one? You can only look, but you cant touch it, haha! What a big snake! It could be considered a python! Luo Feng initially thought that the 3.6 million price tag meant that there were a whole nest of snakes waiting for him. However, it turned out to be one enormous snake. The snake was probably over four meters long and weighed at least 20 to 30 kilograms. Luo Feng and the others thought it best to leave, fearing the snake might attack them. Although killing it would not be illegal, it would be a pity to destroy such a rare species. Personally, Luo Feng felt that that when it came to self-defense, one had every right to employ any means to defend themselves. So what if they were against a national treasure? In the end, they are but mere treasures, which could not be worth more than human life. Lets not provoke it; lets get out of here, considering its fierce appearance! Luo Feng did not bother to engage the creature and led the heirs to another location. Looking back, the giant snake did not seem to follow. Damn, host, dont be a coward! If it dares to touch you, use a legitimate defense move and kill it! Hahaha, just kill it; whats there to fear? Honestly, if someone went treasure hunting alone and were to encounter such a python, would they end up as python feces? Its not impossible! But the host should be able to defeat a python single-handedly! Nonsense, the hosts fighting ability from the steel factory incident is no joke; he defeated dozen or so assailants without even breaking a sweat! Luo Feng arrived at another side of the bamboo grove and found another treasure marker. He dug it up and discovered a rock. Of course, this was only in the perspective of an oblivious onlooker. To Luo Feng, this was a prop, a super-functional beverage used to restore stamina. At least it was much better than medicinal herbs. Moving on, he then located yet another dot, dug for about half an hour And realized that the treasure was buried quite deep. Finally, with a clang [ Gold! Worth 42,000 yuan! ] Luo Feng frowned slightly, immediately dug around it, pulled away the surrounding mud, and extracted a rectangular object. It was a black oxidized gold bar from the Ming dynasty. It was nothing extraordinary. Could this gold bar be related to the antiques we found yesterday? Were they all dropped by ancient tomb raiders? Luo Feng glanced at his viewers messages but did not answer since he was unsure himself. After storing the gold bar, Luo Feng continued to excavate another nearby treasure marker. More gold More gold By the time it was almost 4 in the afternoon, Luo Feng had unearthed a total of 7 gold bars, all valued around several tens of thousands of yuan. Initially, Luo Feng believed that these items might have been lost by tomb raiders. However, after discovering the gold in the bamboo grove, he noticed a detail: the distance between each gold piece was about 100 meters. Every 100 meters, a gold bar would be found. This felt too planned for it to be a coincidence in Luo Fengs eyes! Chapter 185 - 185 Damn! What If Youve Found the Tomb of an Emperor?! (2) 185 Damn! What If Youve Found the Tomb of an Emperor?! (2) It seemed more like a deliberate act of burying But who would be so bored as to bury such valuable gold bars from ancient times in the mountains? Even back in ancient times, or perhaps especially in ancient times, gold was incredibly valuable. Its purchasing power was even more exaggerated than what it is in modern times. Soon, Luo Feng arrived at the last treasure spot identified by the system. After digging for about half an hour. Clang! [ Copper Plaque! ] [ Ming dynasty relic! Worth 12 million! ] Huh? Luo Fengs heart was instantly filled with joy. A treasure worth 10 million and above had appeared. To think that such a value had been assigned to a simple copper plaque. Through this, Luo Feng surmised that it had likely belonged to the imperial palace. Luo Feng became increasingly cautious as he carefully cleared the dirt surrounding the plaque. 10 minutes later, a copper plaque that had been covered in patina and was buried in the soil was fully revealed. The viewers mistook the oxidized color of the plaque for gold. This piece of gold is quite large, probably weighing three or four pounds, right? Are there words on the gold? Is it a gold plaque? Seeing this, Luo Feng laughed and said, This is not made of gold, but of copper! After scraping the surface clean. A few vague characters could be read on its surface. It seemed to be A decree from the Emperor of Heaven? Upon seeing those words, Luo Feng was at a loss for breath Many viewers who knew a bit about history also shared the same expression as Luo Feng. They were well aware of the meaning of those words. Holy crap! Is this what I think it is? A decree from the Emperor of Heaven? Is there an imperial tomb under here? How does this copper plaque relate to an imperial tomb? Dont you understand? The presence of the word decree means its exclusive to the emperor! Luo Feng nodded in agreement. Indeed, a decree is exclusive to the emperor! Only the emperors orders can be called decrees. At this moment, Luo Feng stood up and observed the layout of the mountains. His mind began to ponder. Yuan dynasty jade, Southern Song dynasty coins, and a cursed Ming dynasty tomb with a severed family line. The key point was that they were all found in Dalong Mountain. The series of clues reminded Luo Feng of a legend Once he recalled that legend, Luo Fengs mind connected all the dots. Hehe, Ive figured it out, Ive figured it out! Luo Fengs furrowed brows finally relaxed. Um, Luofeng, what have you figured out? Li Shishi asked curiously. Did you just identified this copper plaque as belonging to an emperor? Brother Luo, tell us quickly! Exactly. Zhang Shunyong and another wealthy second-generation individual eagerly asked as well. Hehe, I now know who that tomb with the severed family line belongs to! And I also know who buried him! Luo Feng spoke indifferently. At this point. Both the viewers and the wealthy second-generation heirs were overcome with curiosity. Holy crap! Howd you figure it out? Host, tell us quickly! I really want to know who buried the person in that tomb through such vicious means. Who is the tomb owner, and who buried him? Luo Feng took a deep breath and began, During the Ming dynasty, there was a legend about a hidden treasure! There was even a treasure-hunting mantra, but despite many people searching for years, no one has found it! Luo Feng glanced at the copper plaque in his hand and continued, I used to think that those legends were made up by ancient people to deceive others, but now it seems that they might be true. Perhaps the treasure is hidden in this mountain. However, I am not completely certain yet! Ill refrain from making any bold claims for now, but once I get conclusive evidence, Ill explain everything in full! Wow! Whats going on? I dont understand! How did the topic of the tomb with the severed family line lead to a hidden treasure? Ancient hidden treasure? Which legend are you talking about? Come on, host, are you just trying to keep us in suspense? Just tell us already! Luo Feng saw no need to reveal everything at this point; he would let his actions enlighten his viewers. For now, he handed the copper plaque to Brother An. The treasure dots identified by the scanner had been completely excavated. They were now about 20 or 30 kilometers away from the foot of the mountain, it was a considerable distance. Should I scan again? Luo Feng thought to himself. But after some consideration. He decided not to use the scanner. If he could verify his analysis and find clues leading to the treasure without using the system, it would bring him a great sense of accomplishment. Besides, if his intuition and analysis were to fail him, the system was always present as a failsafe. Luo Feng, leading the group with his hoe in hand, walked ahead and began counting his steps as he moved. After roughly 30 steps. They had left the bamboo grove behind. Ahead of them now was a dense grove of trees. Luo Fengs current position was right between the bamboo grove and the forest of trees, surrounded by half a meter of weeds. This is the spot! Everyone, start digging! Luo Feng gripped his spade and began digging vigorously. It seems like the host is using the treasure-hunting mantra, right? What kind of mantra is it? Can it actually lead to treasure? Lets just wait and see. I believe the ancient treasure legends left behind are bound to be a bust! Hahaha! I think so too. The legends from ancient times are completely unreliable! The host usually doesnt take risks without being sure. I think he can do it! Half an hour later, Luo Feng still had not activated his scanner. Naturally, they had not found anything. But Luofeng was in no hurry, he decided to dig a few more meters further before reassessing the situation. Chapter 186 - 186 Damn! What If Youve Found the Tomb of an Emperor?! (3) 186 Damn! What If Youve Found the Tomb of an Emperor?! (3) Half an hour had passed, and they still had not unearthed anything. By this point, it was already 6 in the evening. Luo Feng paused and announced to his party, Shishi, Brother An, tell everyone its time for dinner. Well continue after taking our meal! Although Luo Feng could consume energy drinks, he preferred to have a meal when it was not necessary to rely on such supplements from the system. After all, those energy drinks were rare items that only he could obtain. They could not be purchased from stores or online, so it was best to use them sparingly. Even if he could always find more, they were still precious commodities. Damn! You are potentially at the cusp of discovering an imperial tomb, and you still have the appetite for food? someone exclaimed. Yeah, if I were the host, I wouldnt have the stomach for anything right now! It was not just the viewers who were uninterested in eating. The wealthy second-generation heirs were equally enthusiastic in continuing the dig. But with their stomachs growling like a famished tigers, who on earth were they trying to convince? If they truly want to start digging, they had to eat their fill first! After devouring half a roasted pigs foot, Luo Feng made a phone call to Gu Santong, Master Gu, have you arrived at the site yet? Were almost there. Is the site being guarded by Huang Tianba? Yes, they are already expecting your arrival! Luo Feng nodded. Alright then, you continue with your digging, and well go take a look at the cursed tomb! Gu Santong said. Alright, go ahead! Luo Feng nodded, hung up the phone, and finished eating his roasted pigs foot. After resting for a while, and upon confirming that everyone was well rested, he shouldered his hoe again and resumed the digging. Even though the sky was already dark, everyone still worked under the lamplight. Around 8:30 p.m. Luo Feng had dug two deep pits. Could it be that its not here? Did I analyze the situation wrongly? But it shouldnt be wrong! Luo Feng felt somewhat discouraged, having dug for so long without success. However, just as he swung the hoe down once more, there was a clang. The feedback from the Swallowtail Hoe was extremely shocking. His hand hurt from the impact. Judging by the intense feedback, it was not a stone object but something made of metal Luo Fengs spirits lifted immediately, and he began digging quickly. Soon, the outline of the object emergedit was a chest wrapped in iron sheets. Damn! The host found another treasure chest? Did he really find it? How did he know there was something underneath? Is it the power of the mantra? This time, unlike all his previous discoveries, Luo Feng was unsure as to what was in store for him. He was equally as clueless as his viewers. He gradually uncovered the surface of the chest, and as he did so, a sense of accomplishment welled up within him. He had figured the treasures location out through direct analysis, making this a true fruit of his labor. With a snap, the Swallowtail Hoe ruthlessly broke the large lock securing the chest. Upon opening the chest, a layer of mud could be seen covering its contents, making it impossible to see what was inside. There was not even a piece of cloth covering it. It was quite unprofessional. Luo Feng reached into the mud and felt a heavy, block-shaped object. He lifted it up and examined it under the light. It was some sort of dark metal. Huh? A silver ingot? Perfect. Its indeed a treasure. Luo Feng wiped the mud off the object, and its full appearance was revealed to the viewers in the live broadcast. Uh, is it a silver ingot or a gold ingot? Judging by the rust on the metal, it should be silver! Haha! It must be a silver ingot! How did the host manage to find this? How did he pinpoint its location? Was it the mantra he mentioned earlier? Seeking Dragon Arts, perhaps? The audience was utterly astonished that Luo Feng had actually found the treasure. Glancing at the chest full of silver ingots, Luo Feng did not get too excited. Instead, he activated his scanner. Ding! Scanning complete In the next instant, Luo Feng discovered that beneath his feet was an area chock-full of colorful markers There was a large patch of them, and all the treasures were buried in the weeds between the bamboo and tree groves Ding! Youve found treasure from the Ming dynasty! Worth 1.1 billion yuan! Luo Feng chuckled. Things were only just getting started. The area was just teeming with treasures waiting to be found. After putting aside the chest filled with silver ingots, Luo Feng then brought the second-generation heirs to dig for even more treasures Nevertheless, news of Luo Fengs latest discovery had once again made rounds across the internet. Several experts, including Wang Yousheng, immediately entered Luo Fengs stream upon hearing the news. As Luo Feng continued to dig, the viewers in his livestream gradually increased to 15 million. Chapter 187 - 187 Astonishment! A Mountain of Treasures! (1) 187 Astonishment! A Mountain of Treasures! (1) Even though it was already late at night, over 20 million people remained in Luo Fengs livestream, eagerly watching to see what Luo Feng would uncover. It was evident that all the treasures, worth 1.1 billion, were concentrated beneath the thick patch of weeds before him. As for the silver-ingot-filled chest that he had just unearthed, Luo Feng did not rush to remove it from the pit. Instead, he expanded his excavation efforts around the chest in all directions. The treasure markers were clustered together and had to be completely unearthed. The soil in the area must have been loosened by a massive excavation when the treasures were buried, which in turn had allowed for the weeds to grow all so lushly. As the party continued to dig, daybreak soon arrived. By 6 in the morning, many among Luo Fengs group of people had gone to bed, though they had set alarms to wake up on time, afraid that they would miss out on any exciting developments while they slept. However, those fears were unwarranted as halfway through the night, Luo Feng had announced that the chests would not be opened until he had unearthed all of the treasures. Damn! The host is still digging? Are these rich kids this strong all along? Nonsense, if I were digging up treasure, I could stay awake for three days and three nights straight! In the blink of an eye, the sky began to brighten. It was not that the wealthy youths had not slept however, as several had already taken short naps. The only one who had remained completely steadfast throughout the night was Luo Feng and Luo Feng alone. After a whole night of digging, Luo Feng and his crew had excavated a pit about 3 meters deep in an area spanning several dozen meters. However, they were nowhere near to being finished. The amount of work that was in store for them was surprisingly immense. Another day passed. Luo Feng and the others had each taken breaks to catch some shut-eye. By the third day, the pile of treasure chests that could be seen was stacked up higher and higher in the background, and the viewers of Luo Fengs stream could only drool in anticipation. Although the chests remained unopened, Luo Fengs livestreams popularity had not waned in the slightest. The mystery had yet to be solved, so who would withdraw their attention? In particular, Luo Fengs fame had once again exploded on foreign websites. Many young Westerners were glued to the livestream, hoping that Luo Feng would quickly reveal the secrets of the large chests. Damn, theyve been digging for 2 days now! How much treasure is hidden down there? This is even more than what was found in the eunuchs tomb last time! Who on earth buried all this? Around 5 in the afternoon, Luo Feng finally unearthed the last chest. Standing by the large pit, he looked at the rows of chests that he and the others had excavated in just over 2 days and smiled contentedly. Does anyone know who placed these chests here? Luo Feng chuckled. Having slept the previous night, he was in high spirits and full of energy. How on earth would we know? Share the information with us if you know! Stop keeping us in suspense. Weve been waiting for days! If you dont tell us, well all get mad. Seeing this, Luo Feng laughed heartily and answered, These treasures we dug up are from the treasury of the Ming dynasty! You should know that the rebel king, Li Zicheng once plundered the entire capital. These treasures are what he left behind! Damn! Li Zichengs? Treasures from the entire Ming dynasty? The national treasury? How is that possible? Youd better believe it. Historical records state that when Li Zicheng entered the capital, he obtained 37 million silver ingots and 10 million gold ingots! Is there really that much? Are you making these figures up? Ive read about this legend. Its said that Li Zicheng escaped with the treasures, and many people have been searching for them ever since, but theyve never been found. Its as if they vanished into thin air! It seems Li Zicheng even left behind a clue to the treasure. Whoever manages to decipher the clue will find the treasure! Whats the clue? Stop hiding it and tell us! Hahaha, does the clue really matter now? The host has found the treasure! How incredible that the host managed to find it! I dont think it necessarily belongs to Li Zicheng. Maybe it was left behind by someone else? Regardless of whether the treasure belonged to Li Zicheng, the fact remained that an enormous number of chests had been excavated. Even though Luo Feng had not yet opened them, it was clear that they contained valuable items. Luo Feng handed the hoe to his assistant Li Shishi and sat down beneath a large tree to snack on some beef jerky. He chuckled before responding, Im not just making things up when I say this is Li Zichengs treasure! First of all, this place is a cursed burial ground, and Ive analyzed many of the items we found along the way. Weve been busy digging for treasure these past few days and havent had time to discuss it in detail. But now that weve finished, I can share the whole story with you! Luo Feng continued, The legend goes like this: when Li Zicheng fled the capital, he took 18 ships full of treasures with him. By the time he reached the south, he still had tens of thousands of catties of silver, which he transported using over a dozen horse-drawn carts. He also hired many porters to help bury the treasure, only to kill them afterward Many of you may not have heard this story, but the villagers living near Dalong Mountain are definitely privy to this information! Chapter 188 - 188 Astonishment! A Mountain of Treasures! (2) 188 Astonishment! A Mountain of Treasures! (2) Stone cliff rapids, three bridges, a hundred steps south, and three kilns of gold! This is the treasure-hunting mantra! Presumably, many villagers around here know about it to some extent. After Luo Feng finished speaking, reactions began appearing in his livestream chat. Ive actually heard about it from the elders; my home is on the south side of the river. Yeah, Ive heard of it too! My grandfather always said there was treasure in the Dalong Mountain area. It really is true! Damn, Ive been born and raised in Dalong Mountain, and despite all my expeditions into the mountain, Ive never once found any valuable antiques. How is it that the moment the host goes there, he finds treasures left and right?! Its as if he has X-ray vision! Damn it, Dalong Mountain is my hometown! Host, youd better share some money with me! Otherwise, Ill intercept you when you head down the mountain! Luo Feng chuckled and said, Dragon Mountain is vast; relying on luck alone wont lead you to treasures! Initially, I didnt even think I would find treasures left behind by the rebel king! I had assumed that there was a Ming dynasty tomb in the area! It wasnt until I found the gold bars and the copper plaque bearing the decree of the Heavenly Jade Emperor that I changed my mind! Perhaps you havent noticed, but when I found the gold bars, each of them was separated by a distance of rhythmic and systematic 100 meters. This couldnt have been the work of tomb raiders as its too orderly! These gold bars must be markers indicating the location of the treasure, or they were left behind by the original owner for future retrieval should they have a resurgence of power. As for the artifacts from the Yuan and Song dynasties found earlier, they may have been left behind by the rebel king. After all, with a large group of people passing through, there would inevitably be some litter and valuable items dropped, either accidentally or due to greedy servants hiding the treasures to retrieve them later. From the scattered artifacts, I deduced that our target was in this area of overgrown weeds. Those familiar with the history know that when the rebel king entered the Ming dynasty capital, he plundered everything he could, forcing officials and nobles to hand over their riches. The rebel king practically took the entire capitals wealth with him! At this point, Luo Feng displayed the copper plaque bearing the Heavenly Emperors decree. You must all know that the rebel king had initially called himself the Heavenly Emperor when he began his rebellion! Finding this copper plaque, along with recalling the legend of the rebel kings treasure being tucked away here in Dalong Mountain, has led me to conclude that these treasures are indeed the treasures he left behind! The incantation a hundred steps south does lead to discoveries, but the position is off by quite a bit, and I had to correct it myself! After all, the rebel king wasnt exactly a qualified engineer who could measure everything down to the inch. But its clear that the treasure is located around a hundred steps south of the copper plaque, right here among these weeds! Once Luo Feng had finished his lecture, his chat exploded with even more activity. Damn! The host is truly amazing! Other than calling you awesome, I have no other words to describe you! It seems the streamers wealth isnt just due to good luck! Nonsense, who could continuously find so many tombs and treasures based on luck alone? I bow down to you, host! Please take me treasure hunting with you! But, what do you make of the cursed tomb you found earlier? Regarding this, Luo Feng replied, As for the tomb, the sword on the cows head must be the rebel kings sword, since it has the character Li on it. As far as I can tell, the skull we found had belonged to someone the rebel king killed, and the tomb was no doubt constructed by Old Li himself, and personally, I believe that the person had died somewhere else which isnt Dalong Mountain! Upon hearing Luo Fengs words, everyone was puzzled. What does that mean? ?????? I dont understand! Am I listening to a foreign language? What the hell? Where did the skull come from then? Luo Feng explained, Perhaps Old Li had carried it all this way! Hahaha, they brought a human head from who knows where just to bury it here? How deep does their grudge run? Did they dig up the rebel kings ancestral tomb or something? Why was he so ruthless? Luo Feng nodded, Indeed, the rebel kings ancestral tomb was dug up. The superior of the person who did it was probably named Fu Zonglong. For those unfamiliar with him, let me briefly explain: he was a high-ranking official in the late Ming dynasty, sent by the court to suppress the rebel kings uprising. One of Fu Zonglongs subordinates, Wang Qiaonian, was the one who dug up the rebel kings ancestral tomb. As the saying goes, No hatred is greater than that caused by desecrating an ancestral tomb. How could such a grudge not be intense? Luo Feng continued, Later, Wang Qiaonian was captured alive by the rebel king, who dug out his kneecaps and subjected him to the gruesome Five Cattle Dissection. If it werent for the deep hatred stemming from the desecration of the ancestral tomb, there would have been no need for such a vicious stone tomb! Then, there was the Eight Trigrams tomb-sealing brick, the Five Poisons jade pendant, the symbolic suppression of the treasure sword, and the vertically placed sword. All these elaborate procedures were meant to prevent the tomb owner from being reborn. At this moment Gu Santong and the others, who were still exploring the cursed tomb, finally understood after watching Luo Fengs livestream. His analysis was indeed convincing and credible. The sword engraved with the character Li, and its exceptional craftsmanship in the context of ancient times, made it reasonable to believe that it was indeed the rebel kings sword. Chapter 189 - 189 Astonishment! A Mountain of Treasures! (3) 189 Astonishment! A Mountain of Treasures! (3) Otherwise, who would leave such a precious sword behind in a tomb meant to exterminate an entire family line? As for the dismemberment, there were historical records of it. The desecration of Lis ancestral tomb was well documented within official records. Moreover, there was the unearthed copper plaque of Lis Heavenly Jade Emperor Decree. It could be confidently deduced that the skull within the tomb was someone Li Zicheng detested deeply. And the only one who fit the bill was none other than Wang Qiaonian. It could have been someone else Li Zicheng despised, but Wang Qiaonian was a far more credible candidate than all of his peers. The defeated general inscribed at the bottom of the box suited Wang Qiaonian, who had been captured alive, aptly. Back then, Wang Qiaonian was Li Zichengs sworn enemy. To boost his armys morale and strike at the enemy, Wang Qiaonian took a dangerous gamble and ordered his men to dig up Li Zichengs ancestral tomb. Upon hearing the news while away at war, Li Zicheng was infuriated, vowing not to rest until he had captured Wang alive and removed his kneecaps. Of course, when Lis rebel army finally breached the city, Wang Qiaonian saw that the situation was hopeless and tried to commit suicide because he knew that Li Zicheng had ordered his capture alive. However, Wang Qiaonian failed even in his suicide attempt and was captured alive. When Wang Qiaonian fell into Li Zichengs hands, Li was reminded of the desecration of his ancestral tomb, which made him furious. He ordered Wang to kneel, but Wang stubbornly refused to submit. Li Zicheng showed no mercy, removing Wangs kneecaps, but Wang continued to curse at him. Li Zicheng, wanting to torture him further, ordered his tongue to be cut off. When Wang could no longer curse, he pointed at Li Zicheng with his fingers. As one could imagine, his fingers were also removed. By that point, Wang Qiaonian was only a step away from death. To exact his revenge, Li Zicheng ordered Wang, the Shaanxi tri-border governor, to be dismembered into five parts. Todays livestream ends here, everyone! We will continue tomorrow! As for the treasure chests and the contents within them? Well, after being kept in suspense for this long, Luo Feng saw no harm in making them wait another day. Having dug for an entire day, he needed to rest. Plus, taking account of the time needed to open up all the chests, Luo Feng thought that it was better to just resume the next day. Of course, at this moment, the mountain was guarded by Huang Tianba, his father, and over a thousand villagers they had brought with them. Due to this, Luo Feng could sleep soundly. The next day, after waking up around 8 in the morning, Luo Feng had breakfast with the rich second generation heirs and called a helicopter from an aviation company to transport the treasures down the mountain. After making the call, Luo Feng then started his livestream. The audience had been kept in suspense for two days, and at long last, it was time to open the chests. To further prove the point, Luo Feng had even changed his streams title to reflect the activity. As a result of this long-anticipated event, Luo Fengs livestream was jam-packed with viewers, reaching an astonishing 30 million concurrent viewers! Wow! Are they finally going to open the boxes? Theyve kept us in suspense for days! Its about damn time! Hahaha, Im just looking forward to the possibility that these boxes are empty. Na?ve! How could they be, considering how heavy they are when lifted? What if theyre just a chests full of mud? Uh, Luo Feng has never made a loss-making deal! Of course. A total of 42 large boxes were lined up, all with the same dimensions. Each of them was over a meter wide, and around 50 centimeters tall. Luo Feng took a deep breath, walked to one of the boxes, and used his Swallowtail Hoe to forcefully break the rusted iron lock on its surface. The surface layer of the chest was covered with soil. After lifting the soil off, it became evident that this was a box full of silver. The second box, and the third box, all contained silver. These were the official ingots of the Ming dynasty. Luo Feng quickly estimated that each box should contain around 1,000 taels of silver. Each silver ingot weighed 50 taels. 50 taels in ancient times is hard to compare, but based on the standard of 10 taels per catty, each silver ingot weighed five catties. Each box contained 100 catties of silver. Of course, these official silver ingots were not produced in one era but spanned across many years. Yet, they all belonged to the larger period of the Ming dynasty. For example, the value of an ingot from an earlier era would be over 2 million when Luo Feng sold it previously. Thus, if these silver boxes were sold based on the current silver price, they would not be considered valuable. However, if they were appraised based on their value as antiques, identifying those rare official ingots from specific eras would significantly increase their overall value. But such rare official ingots were bound to be scarce since their circulation was limited in both ancient and modern times. Rarity, after all, is what makes them precious. Well-preserved ancient official ingots would be worth at least 150 thousand yuan each. There were 20 ingots, some particularly valuable, and others with a minimum price of 150,000. Thus, an average price of around 400,000 could be set for each ingot. 20 ingots amounted to a value of 8 to 10 million for one chest of antique silver. If sold based solely on the price of the silver, 100 catties of silver at 4.18 yuan per gram would only fetch around 2 million. The value of ancient official ingots and pure silver differed vastly. After opening 8 boxes of silver ingots, Luo Fengs subsequent chest had revealed a different treasure instead. Brushing off the dust and soil covering it, Luo Feng saw countless copper coins. He picked up one and exclaimed in surprise, Is this a Yongchang Tongbao? Are these copper coins from Li Zichengs reign, from the Dashun Kingdom? Li Zichengs own copper coins? What does that mean? Wow, you dont even know this? When you become an emperor, you mint your own copper coins! Are these valuable? The audience was excited to see what other treasures awaited them in the remaining boxes. Chapter 190 - 190 Astonishment! A Mountain of Treasures! (4) 190 Astonishment! A Mountain of Treasures! (4) It must be worth a fortune. Just one ingot should be worth several million, and as such, a whole chest is worth hundreds of billions! Hahaha! Youre joking so seriously, it almost seems real! Old Li was only emperor for a few days. His copper coins are practically worthless! The one above doesnt understand. How could they be worthless? You could say most of them are worthless, but there are definitely some special editions in there worth over a million! Let me just say this: Old Lis copper coins are about the same price as ordinary Ming dynasty coins. Good quality ones can be worth from several dozen to 200 yuan! After all, theres a large quantity of them! But as the one before me mentioned, there are indeed special editions worth over a million! Seeing this, Luo Feng nodded, Its similar to official silver, depending on the edition. Theres not much to say. Well have experts examine them later. With that, Luo Feng continued to inspect the remaining chests. He wiped his sweat. Opening chests was indeed a physically demanding labor. After opening several chests in a row, Luo Feng was truly exhausted. Upon opening all 42 chests 22 of them were filled with official silver ingots 5 contained gold ingots 5 held copper coins 5 had broken silver pieces and a few broken gold pieces, and lastly, the last final 5 chests contained various gold and silver jewelry. Even though these Ming dynasty official ingots and gold bars had some value, had Li Zicheng the rebel king used this fortune to purchase artistic pieces instead, the whole collection would have been worth billions if not trillions of yuan! However, a fact worth considering was who would go to such lengths to bury all the art pieces purchased? After all, gold and silver were much easier to bury as they would not break or be destroyed easily. Or one could say that, while these gold, silver, and copper pieces have high value in modern times, they were not considered to be astronomically high. Any wealthy individual, say for example, a certain entrepreneur with a Ma surname could make that amount in just a few days. However, in ancient times, such a large amount of gold and silver was indeed a massive fortune. Consider this: if one piece of silver could buy 1000 pounds of rice, in ancient times, you could support many people and even many concubines. But in modern times, 1000 pounds of rice is almost nothing, and women would even scoff at you for purchasing such a huge quantity of perishable goods. When calculating purchasing power, one must take into account the social status of that purchasing power. So, these 42 chests filled with gold, silver, and jewels, how much are they worth in total? Several hundred billion, perhaps? Come on! Not everything is worth hundreds of billions, okay? At most, just a few billion! Only a few billion? The official silver alone should be worth more than that, not to mention the broken silver pieces! These certainly arent all of Old Lis possessions! They say these were the ones he buried while he was on the run! Indeed, he took the entire Ming dynasty treasury with him! How could there be only this much gold and silver? Is this too little for you? You all really make me laugh! After examining these treasures, Luo Feng also felt that something was amiss. It felt too little. Considering Li Zichengs reputation, there should be more than this. He had plundered the entire capital city, after all. Was this all there was? However, everyone made a good point: dont put all your eggs in one basket. Perhaps he had hidden treasures along the way multiple times, and by the time he reached this place, there wasnt much left. But according to Old Lis escape route, when he arrived in the south, there should still be a significant amount of treasure. The treasures buried here should be quite numerous, right? Luo Feng began to suspect that there might be other hidden treasures of Old Lis within Dalong Mountain. He recalled the mantra: Stone cliff rapids, three bridges The mantra suggested that the treasures were not limited to one location but were spread across multiple sites Chapter 191 - 191 Jade Artifacts from the Yuan Dynasty and the Colorful Golden Pheasant (1) 191 Jade Artifacts from the Yuan Dynasty and the Colorful Golden Pheasant (1) A hundred steps south, and three kilns of gold. The second half of the mantra had already been verified through Luo Fengs latest discovery. However, the earlier part about the stone cliff rapids and the three bridges had not been confirmed. The treasure they had just discovered was not related to this first part of the mantra. It was for this reason that Luo Feng believed that there were more of Old Lis treasures contained within the mountains. However, there was no need to seek them out yet. After all, they needed to transport the treasure chests they had just dug up. Buzz, buzz, buzz! Suddenly, Luo Fengs phone rang. It was none other than Long-legged Woman, the envy of women and the object of desire of men. Was she watching my stream again? Little Qin, have you been watching my livestream again? Yes, how do you plan to deal with all these large chests? Well, I will think about it! Luo Feng pondered. The amount he had with him was massive Could a single auction even manage to handle them all? Moreover, these treasures were too standard and unvaried, they were just normal gold and silver currencies used in the past. So far, not many people had contacted him, which indicated that these items were not very popular. If they were artworks or antiques of the same value, many people would definitely be interested. Actually, you can entrust these items to my auction house as well! There may be many unsold items, but I can arrange for them to be auctioned in future events! Where are you? Luo Feng asked. Of course, Im in the Dalong Countys town! Oh? When did you arrive? Well done, Little Qin, I commend you for thinking ahead! Ive been here for several days, keeping an eye on you while working online Qin Rubing explained that she had been staying in a hotel in the county town for the past few days. Though its facilities were not great, it was the only way for her to reach Luo Feng as soon as possible should he unearth even more treasures. In spite of this, she had not expected Luo Feng to unearth so much gold and silver. Fortunately, this meant that there would be little competition, and even if anyone were to request to purchase them from Luo Feng, Qin Rubing would not mind splitting the goods with someone else. In the ideal scenario where no one had requested for a share of the treasure, she would gladly take them all in and auction them off instead. Alright then, wait for me at the foot of the mountain. Ive already rented a helicopter to transport the gold and silver down the mountain. You can take stock of the goods then, and transfer the money to me after youve successfully auctioned them all off! Luo Feng replied before casually chatting with her about other trivial matters. Of course, he did not forget to flirt with her a bit. A few minutes later, he hung up the phone. An hour later, the helicopter Luo Feng had requested finally arrived. It was a large Zhi-7, capable of carrying dozens of passengers. Naturally, the 42 chests of gold and silver posed no issue to it as it effortlessly carried the treasures down the mountain. Fortunately, they were not fragile antiques, so there was no need to handle them with care. Lets take a break. Thats it for today! After watching the dozens of chests being successfully transported away, Luo Feng decided that it was time to end the stream. However, even after the livestream had ended, the online buzz continued to run high. Apart from the online hype, the most significant impact was undoubtedly on the nearby mountain village and county town close to Dalong Mountain. For them, this incident was quite a shock. After all, generations of people had known about the mantra, yet it was an outsider who had uncovered Li Zichengs treasure! Over the years, both locals and outsiders had searched Dalong Mountain countless times but had found no treasure, causing many to believe that it was merely a legend. But now that the treasure had indeed been discovered, they were very upset. In the livestream, professionals had estimated the value of this treasure to be around 1 billion yuan. Even after taxes, there would still be 800 million yuan left. Have you heard? Li Zichengs treasure has been found! What? Old Lis treasure? The ones belonging to rebel king? It must be nonsense, right? How could there be actual treasure from him? Only fools believe in legends! Yeah, its impossible. It only happens in novels! But these days, the internet has been talking about how the treasure has been found. Theyve transported dozens of boxes of valuables down the mountain! Thats right, I watched the original livestream! Its true! Dalong Mountain is bound to become popular, with many treasure hunters likely to head there again to search for more treasure! Who knows? The rebel king might not have buried treasure in just one location within the mountain! The locals were filled with envy and jealousy. Outsiders, on the other hand, were merely enjoying the spectacle, with some also envying Luo Feng. However, as Luo Fengs expertise became increasingly apparent, many people stopped feeling envious because he had the right tools for the job It was apparent that it was no longer just a matter of luck. At first, the bezoar could be attributed to Luo Fengs good fortune. But later, as he discovered an underwater ancient tomb, a World War II-era battlefield, another ancient tomb in the mountains, and a shelter, among other things. Who could still attribute all this down to just good luck? Meanwhile, in the city, Zhang Shunyong and other wealthy second-generation heirs had returned home to rest for a few days. Many of the wealthy heirs within the Chinese social sphere had invited Zhang Shunyong and Li Shishi to dinner, wanting to hear about the treasure-hunting process. Brother Yong, do you think Luo Feng could be one of those tomb raiders? He must have some secret manual or something, right? I think so, too. Otherwise, it would be too incredible. How can finding treasure be as simple as finding a girlfriend for me? Is finding a girlfriend simple for you? Dont you just throw money at the problem? Youre wrong. You dont understand. In this world, all you need to do is drive a luxury car and look a little handsome, then goddesses will be fighting to give you gifts every day! I really want to join you guys in treasure hunting, but spending millions on a car sounds absurd to me! Plus, we need to purchase 2 of them! Chapter 192 - 192 Jade Artifacts from the Yuan Dynasty and the Colorful Golden Pheasant (2) 192 Jade Artifacts from the Yuan Dynasty and the Colorful Golden Pheasant (2) In my case, the issue is that I dont have the time to spare, otherwise, Id gladly purchase 2 cars from him! I say, though, Im pretty sure the rebel king was indeed a wealthy individual in the past, theres no way he only had a few dozen chests of treasure buried in Mount Dalong, right? Didnt the legends say that he loaded 18 boats full of treasure as he escaped from the capital? Perhaps the treasures found in Dalong Mountain is just a part of it, considering that treasures were hidden all along the escape route! There is another possibility C Dalong Mountain might not be the only location! Regardless, when the time comes, I will choose a nice gold ingot and try to purchase it from Brother Luo. I will then display it in my showcase at home! .. .. Meanwhile, at Dalong Mountain, the local archaeological teams from Dalong County had stopped excavating. After all, they had found nothing in the past few days. Luo Feng had said there would be no ancient tombs below, but they did not believe him, and had even gone as far as to apply a foraging permit for the area. In the end, their profits amounted to zero, and worse still, they had even incurred losses! No At the very least, they did find some herbs that could be used to make soup at home. I feel like the rebel kings tomb is in this mountain, what do you guys think? Didnt they already find Old Lis tomb? Are you referring to the one in Jingzhou? Has it been confirmed to be genuine? Its practically confirmed, but there were no accompanying burial items! Luo Feng seems so composed, even after finding dozens of chests of treasures! Should we continue digging? Of course not! Li Zichengs treasure has already been dug up, so theres nothing left! Why didnt we loosen our conditions earlier and offer an 82% share? Maybe our archaeological team would have been able to cooperate with Luo Feng if that were the case! It was you who insisted on a joint venture, with a 50-50 share, which he was bound to reject! It turns out that when it comes to finding treasures, Old Luo is truly a professional! Several local archaeologists and museum staff from Dalong County had been digging for days, only to return empty-handed. They finally realized that when Luo Feng said there were no treasures, even if they dug through the entire earth, they would not find any. However, when Luo Feng mentioned the possibility of treasures, they would indeed find valuable items. During his 5days of rest, Luo Feng had a simple agenda: to return home and enjoy peaceful meals with his parents. But it was hardly peaceful, as many treasure-hunting wealthy heirs who had gotten a hold of his number had been calling him non-stop Annoyed, Luo Feng turned off his phone, telling people to contact Li Shishi directly for treasure-hunting matters. As a result, the relationship between Li Shishi and Luo Feng became even more intriguing to others. Regardless, Luo Feng was finally able to feel at peace after making the declaration. In the meantime, Su Meiji had invited Luo Feng to dinner, expressing her gratitude for the health-preserving medicinal herbs and the bag he had given her last time. Moreover, they reached an agreement: Su Meiji would buy any health-preserving medicinal herbs and wild honey he discovers in the future for a premium. In other words, she would offer him the highest market price to purchase his goods. 5 days later, the second-generation heirs whom had struck a deal with Luo Feng gathered again at the foot of Dalong Mountain. This time, Luo Fengs team had grown to a staggering 28 people. 15 of them were new additions C all very wealthy individuals whom had basically bought two 5-million-dollar luxury cars just to join the treasure-hunting team. Everyone, keep up and do not get lost! Although there are no wild animals in the mountains, the complex terrain still poses dangers! Luo Feng, armed with his Jungle Blade, led the way through the mountain, taking both deep and shallow steps depending on the terrain. The path they followed was cleared by Luo Fengs machete. Leading the team is becoming more challenging! The number of people keeps increasing! Luo Feng glanced at the long line of people and felt a bit overwhelmed. Though Brother An had made a profit comfortably, it was still rather However, upon further thought, Luo Feng realized Why would he refuse free labor from so many wealthy young people, who were either billionaires or multi-billionaires, willing to dig for him? With that in mind No matter how troublesome things would get, Luo Feng would continue leading them all. He could not understand how these people were so enthusiastic about treasure-hunting based solely on their interests. Luo Feng would not set foot in such a place unless there was money to be made. He would prefer spending his days in a club, cuddling with two young models, one on each side of him Luo Feng, how should we search this time? Do not worry, Shishi. This time, we are not searching aimlessly. We have clues! Luo Feng smiled slightly, confident that the rebel kings mantra was genuine. Luo Feng knew that the place where the imperial decree and the copper plaque were buried served as a marker. As long as they focused on that, they would be on the right track. After all, the treasures they found last time was already validated by the mantra. Although there were some deviations, Luo Feng had reasoned that it was probably due to Li Zichengs lack of expertise C he was not a modern engineer, after all. Luo Feng believed they could find inspiration for the remaining treasures from the words Stone rapid cliffs, and three bridges. In regards to the stone rapid cliffs, Luo Feng felt that they referred to a place near a pile of chaotic-looking rocks or an area with several large stones. And in regards to the three bridges, Luo Feng was slightly stumped. After all, how could Dalong Mountain house a bridge, let alone three of them! Unless it referred to the scenic area of Dalong Mountain, there were no bridges in Dalong Mountain. And in regards to the scenic area? Those spots were off-limits for digging and had always been under construction. How could there be undiscovered treasures buried there? Unless they were buried very deep. Could it be that three bridges does not necessarily refer to actual bridges? With this thought, Luo Fengs mind opened up. Perhaps it referred to something related to bridges? But what could be associated with bridges? Could it be water? As for something related to the stone rapid cliffs, that could only be stones. Water? Water in the mountains? Bridges in the mountains? Luo Feng committed these verses to memory and continued searching for the hidden treasures, using the verses as guidance. Chapter 193 - 193 Jade Artifacts from the Yuan Dynasty and the Colorful Golden Pheasant (3) 193 Jade Artifacts from the Yuan Dynasty and the Colorful Golden Pheasant (3) Luo Feng slowly sorted out the clues There were no lakes in the Great Dragon Mountain, let alone any big rivers. There were only small streams. However, there were several of these small streams, and if they were to investigate every one of them, it would require too much manpower. Perhaps I shouldnt be looking at small streams? If a clue was left behind, then it must intuitively lead to a specific location! Otherwise, what would be the point of leaving behind a clue? There are dozens of small streams in the mountains! The area is vast, and without any clues, the search will be endless! Perhaps there are three bridges near some of these streams? Or perhaps a pile of rocks? After walking for a while, Luo Feng stepped beyond the scope of his previous scan and immediately activated his scanning ability. Ding! 88 dots. Not bad at all! To think there are so many treasures waiting for me! Luo Feng chuckled with delight. He hoisted his hoe and began digging at one of the treasure markers. With a clang, he unearthed a square-shaped stone. It was a prop. [ Energy Drink +1 ] Soon after, Luo Feng found an insect repellent instead In the blink of an eye, it was nearly noon. Luo Feng had found many props and occasionally some medicinal herbs. One viewer commented, Hey, host, why dont you just go down the mountain? Youve already dug up all the treasures in Dalong Mountain. What more do you want? An entire morning and all you found were these useless square stones! I noticed thats the most common thing youve dug up! Yeah, its really strange! If it were me, Id start searching the nearby mountains! Luo Feng had dug through 80 or so dots, only to find medicinal herbs. But at the last treasure marker Clang! He discovered a jade artifact. It was from the Yuan dynasty, and it was worth 250,000 yuan. Huh? Luo Feng was overjoyed and quickly excavated the object. It was a jade pendant. The craftsmanship was a bit rough, but it had some simple cloud patterns. What? Theres jade too? Whats going on? This is unscientific! How can there be more treasures after theyve all been dug up? Is it another relic from the rebel king? Holding the jade pendant, Luo Feng answered, This is from the Yuan dynasty! Wow! So, does that mean theres a tomb here from the Yuan dynasty? Awesome! A tomb from the Yuan dynasty would be worth a lot of money! It must be something left behind by Old Li, considering he stole so many treasures from different eras! The key question is, if this place was where Old Li dropped his treasures, then did he pass through here? Everyone was puzzled. Old Luo had already found Old Lis stash, so why had he found yet another antique? There was only one explanation: after burying the bountiful treasure chests, the rebel king and his men ventured deeper into the mountains. They had ventured far from the previous treasure site and had entered the depths of the mountains. Initially, Luo Feng thought there was a 70% chance that Li Zicheng had buried more treasures in the mountain. But now that he had found the jade pendant, the probability was a confident 120%. However, Luo Feng did not voice his analysis out loud. He felt that it was unnecessary, especially since there was nothing to back him yet, lest he end up embarrassing himself if he was actually wrong. By noon, Luo Feng naturally led his group to take a break. As his crew grew larger, Luo Feng knew he had to look after those who were physically weaker. At around 2 p.m., they resumed their journey deeper into the mountains. Luo Feng began scanning the area once more. However, he still did not find any significant concentration of treasure markers. Luo Feng could not help but wonder how far Old Li had ventured into the mountains back then. In ancient times, there were many fierce beasts in these mountains. Of course, if they could discover ancient jade pendants and antiques along the way, it would indicate that people from the past had been here. Furthermore, it was only natural for some items to be lost when a large group of people entered the mountains. As for Old Lis tomb, Luo Feng believed that it would not be in this area. The supposedly excavated tomb of the rebel king was almost confirmed to be authentic by several scientists. As they continued to walk through the mountains, stopping from time to time, they unearthed various antiques, from abandoned porcelain bowls, fire starters, to ancient hemp ropes and so on. Luo Feng was certain that they were heading in the right direction. As long as people had passed through the area, especially if they were a large group of people, there was bound to be items left behind. The next morning, after waking up in their tents in the mountains, Luo Feng led the group further into its depths. Ding! A copper coin! A Yongchang Tongbao! Worth 3 thousand yuan. This was a copper coin minted by Old Li himself, with a decent version and a higher price. It seemed they were heading in the right direction. If Old Li had hired people to carry treasures into the mountains, then it was likely that some coins would have fallen from their possession. Or perhaps the large chests containing the copper coins had overflowed. Why is Old Lis coin still appearing? A Yongchang Tongbao? Do you think Old Li came from the other side of the mountain back then? How could he be so foolish? Its much easier to climb from this side of the mountain! Is it possible that the rebel king buried one treasure spot, then continued deeper into the mountains and buried another one? After all, weve been finding many items along the way, which must have been dropped by the people carrying the treasures! Its indeed possible! After all, the rebel king had so many treasures back then! The stone cliff rapids and the three bridges mentioned in the mantra had nothing to do with the previous treasure spot! There might be another spot within the mountains! Come on, what are we waiting for? Ive already booked my plane tickets; lets go straight to Dalong Mountain and search for the rebel kings treasures! Ill immediately take my villagers up the mountain! Haha, if we find it, we wont have to worry about affording young models for the rest of our lives! Luo Feng ignored their comments and tossed the copper coin to Brother An, suggesting that everyone take a break and have some snacks. With so many people, it was necessary to implement military-style management. Meals were to be eaten together. Snacks like beef jerky were also to be shared. Strict discipline was enforced, and all of the rich second-generation heirs had to comply to Luo Fengs orders. We dont have much water left; we need to find a water source this afternoon! After all, they did not carry too much water from the foot of the mountain because it was too heavy. Nevertheless, this was a minor issue as finding a water source within the mountains was not a difficult task. It would not take much effort to look for a small stream here in the mountains. Since many plants are drawn to water, all they had to do was to find lush vegetation, which would indicate that there is a nearby water source. Of course, the mountain streams were shallow, and their fishes were small. However, the area around the stream they had found was abundant with wild vegetables. With these ingredients, they were able to enjoy a satisfying meal at noon. Furthermore, several small animals came to drink water from the stream, such as wild rabbits, red-bellied pheasants, and gray-breasted bamboo partridges. They saw quite a few. There was even a beautiful, colorful golden pheasant that looked quite na?ve and clumsy. Unfortunately, these animals were protected species, the kind that would struggle to survive without human protection. Who would dare to harm them? Of course, the protection of certain creatures can be attributed to human-induced environmental destruction, but some of these creatures are just inherently foolish. For example, the foolish roe deer of the northeast have earned their protected status simply by being too foolish. Similarly, giant pandas seem to enjoy falling out of trees, as if they cannot feel content without stumbling a few times a day. It is no wonder they have become national treasures; they have earned it through their clumsiness. Wow! I have already spotted several wild chickens! Old Luo, lead the way and catch them! They are so tempting! To be honest, if I encountered them in the mountains, I would definitely catch them. Who would know? Luo Feng was not swayed by his viewers provocations. He had beef jerky. Why would he need the pheasant? Plus, finding treasure and enjoying the company of beautiful models in a club sounds much more appealing, does it not? Why risk imprisonment for a few months for the sake of a meal? Luo Feng could clearly distinguish between savoring one meal and serving time in prison for dozens. He wanted neither. Moreover, with so many people watching, only a fool would act recklessly. Even without an audience, Luo Feng would not indulge in such behavior. Wow! Guys! A leopard with golden spots! Suddenly, Luo Feng saw a moving treasure dot. He looked in the direction of the marker and saw a leopard covered in yellow spots, staring intently at the crew. However, it appeared to be quite timid, and in the presence of so many people, it dared not approach. It was a creature that cherished its well-being, and unless it was absolutely starving, it would not take such unwarranted risks. Damn, a golden leopard! Did we suddenly step into the world of wild animals? Hahaha, it came here to catch the wild chickens by the water source. Our presence has disrupted its mealtime! The host should offer a piece of meat as compensation! However, after observing the group of people, and noting that no one was paying attention to it, the animal then focused on a beautiful, colorful pheasant, and in a flash, pounced on it. It bit down on the pheasants neck, and blood immediately began to gush out The sight of the golden leopard seizing its prey was a stark reminder of the raw power of nature, yet the group carried on, focused on their treasure-hunting mission. The wilderness was full of unexpected encounters, but they could not afford to be distracted by every creature that crossed their path. Chapter 194 - 194 Astonishing! A Tiger-Headed Gilt Military Token! (1) 194 Astonishing! A Tiger-Headed Gilt Military Token! (1) To be honest, aside from watching it from the animal channel, this was the first time Luo Feng had witnessed a leopard hunting live. Many of the rich second-generation heirs were experiencing this for the first time too. As for the viewers in the live streaming room, since they were merely watching through a screen, it was similar to watching the scenes from the animal channel. However, unlike those scenes which were typically edited by cameramen to reduce the gore. This, on the other hand, was a livestream, and the rawness of the leopards display of power was in full force. Many of the more timid viewers were practically frightened to death by how bloody the scene was. Damn! That leopard is amazing! Its like a god descended to earth! Heh, if a tiger were here, it wouldnt be so divine anymore! The leopards combat power is indeed not that impressive in the animal kingdom. It cant even defeat the second brother on the grassland! Thats right. Theres a reason why the second brother has such combat power on the grassland! What a weak bird! It doesnt even know how to fly in the face of danger! Isnt it just because the leopard is too fast? At that moment, the leopard, which had just killed the pheasant, looked towards Luo Feng and the others. This was because animals generally did not like having other creatures around when they were enjoying their food. They would either drag the food away or drive people away. It was evident that the leopard was assessing whether it could defeat these humans. Before long, the leopard crouched slightly, bent its front legs, and prepared to pounce. Is it trying to pick a fight? Everyone, step back! Im afraid that you might accidentally kill this protected animal. That would be unacceptable! Usually, when an animal attacked humans, it was legal for the humans to fight back and kill the attacker. However, if it was possible to avoid harming the animal, it was best not to cause any injury. Damn! Is the host going to face the leopard alone? Stop trying to flex! Everyone should charge it together to reduce the casualties! Damn! Can these newcomers at least find out about the streamers combat power? Yeah, the hosts combat power should be more than enough to deal with a leopard! What kind of combat power would allow the host to take down a predator of such stature? Dont tell me youre thinking of a scene from some novel! This is a living, breathing wild animal with sharp claws! Right, look at the host, who has not even bothered grabbing a stick to serve as a makeshift weapon! Is he trying to throw his life away!? Of course, Luo Feng did not use any weapons because he was afraid that he might accidentally kill the leopard. Even a stick, with Luo Fengs combat ability, could be lethal. As someone who had mastered various fighting techniques, Luo Feng was not to be underestimated. Luo Feng shouted, Everyone, step back! Leopards are very territorial. In this area, without any stronger predators, it thinks it is the king of the world! Hahaha, when Lu Bu died, Guan Yu thought that he was uncontested! Without a tiger in these mountains, this leopard thinks its really something, huh? Suddenly, the leopard began to growl. The growling sounded like a chainsaw cutting through wood, grating on the ears. It kept circling Luo Feng, trying to find his weak spot or attack him from behind. Luo Feng, its trying to ambush you from behind! Li Shishi shouted. However, just as the leopard was about to pounce, Luo Feng swiftly dodged with an Ali butterfly step, leaving the leopard grasping at thin air. The leopard felt like it was being toyed with, and it grew even more agitated, preparing for a second round of attacks. You want some more? You think Im a weakling just because Im not a tiger? Luo Feng decided that although he would not kill the leopard, he would teach it a lesson. When it pounced again, Luo Feng once again nimbly dodged with an Ali shuffle. He then reached out and grabbed the leopards nape with pinpoint accuracy. Little kitty, trying to pounce at me, are you? The leopard, weighing around 100 catties, was like a young girls weight. As Luo Feng held its nape, the leopard tried to struggle and bite his hand. But with a flick of Luo Fengs wrist, the leopard was sent flying several meters away, landing in the bushes. The fall should not have caused any significant harm to it. Damn, that was impressive! I underestimated this guy! If the leopard could talk, it would have undoubtedly thought something like that. It growled a few more times, but its voice was noticeably less arrogant than before. With its tail drooping, it finally turned and fled. Hahaha! That was awesome! That was so exciting! In just a few moves, the host has effortlessly shut down the leopard! I was wrong! My concerns earlier were completely unnecessary! I told you, didnt I? For the streamer, dealing with a small leopard is a piece of cake. Now do you believe me? Is the Ali shuffle really that smooth? The hosts skills are so good that it would be a waste if he didnt go into boxing! Seeing the leopard run away, many of the audience members, who loved to see some more action, felt somewhat regretful. Hahaha, it ran away just like that? I thought it was more untamable. Is it not coming back for the pheasant? What if it starves to death? Of course, Luo Feng thought carefully about it. The leopard looked strong, which meant that it had eaten recently and was unlikely to starve. Host, why dont you guys eat this pheasant? Yeah! If you dont eat the gift from the leopard, it would be a waste of its present! Seriously, are they going to eat the colorful pheasant just like that? Theres no problem, right? Millions of people have witnessed the scene with their own eyes. The leopard was the one that killed it! A bunch of ignorant fools! Why dont you pick up a dead panda and try eating it? See if you can get away with it? It probably shouldnt be eaten. Indeed! Even if it had died from natural causes, the body should be handed to the authorities, and it should be put for sale! Chapter 195 - 195 Astonishing! A Tiger-Headed Gilt Military Token! (2) 195 Astonishing! A Tiger-Headed Gilt Military Token! (2) Seeing this, Luo Feng shook his head helplessly and said, Thats right, this carcass isnt for us to enjoy either. I cannot accept the gift from our leopard friend. Its such a pity that we cannot taste its meat. If we want to eat wild game, we have to go to our neighbors territory to catch wild boar and pheasants, Zhang Shunyong lamented with a sigh. Everyone else said nothing, ate some food, and continued deeper into the mountain. Scan again, Luo Feng instructed his system the moment he left the range of the previous scan. They walked, occasionally stopping to dig, and gradually, Luo Feng heard the sound of flowing water. Before he could speak, Li Shishi asked, Luo Feng, is there another stream nearby? Yes, there must be. Lets go and take a look! Luo Feng nodded, taking the lead and following the sound of the water. As they drew closer, the sound of the water grew louder. However, something felt off. How could there be such a loud sound of water in the mountain, where there were only small streams? Not only was Luo Feng puzzled, but the other wealthy heirs also felt that something was amiss. Was it possible for a powerful river to appear this deep in the mountains? It did not seem scientific. Its a waterfall! Old Luo, its a waterfall! Zhang Shunyong, with his sharp eyes, stood on a large rock, pointing at the white curtain-like waterfall hanging on the cliff ahead. Oh? Really? Luo Feng, being lower down, had not seen it. He quickly crossed a small grove of trees in front of him, and the full view of the waterfall appeared before his eyes. The waterfall was not particularly large, but it was still a wonder this deep in the mountains. Due to the long-term impact of the water, a clear and transparent pool had formed beneath the waterfall, resembling a blue mirror in the mountain, which was quite refreshing. How beautiful! What a wonderful view! Indeed! Weve been treasure hunting for so many days, and this is the first time weve seen such beautiful scenery! Its a pity that treasures are usually found within the mountains barriers. Such a lovely place is unlikely to have any treasure! But in novels, such places are where treasures are more likely to be found! Novels are novels, the reality is completely different! Of course, the most peculiar aspect of the waterfall was that it had 3 tiers, with a total height of about 15 meters. The first tier was a little over 4 meters, the second tier was more than 5 meters, and the last tier was more than 6 meters. Wait a minute? Stone cliff rapids and the three bridges? Suddenly, Luo Feng recalled the mantra. At first glance, the three tiers of the waterfall looked like three bridges If this is the place mentioned in the mnemonic, would the treasure be here? Is it underwater? Luo Feng immediately looked at the pool. Although it was blue and crystal clear, it was impossible to see the bottom with the naked eye. It was probably about 6 or 7 meters deep, and if there was a treasure here, there was a high chance that it was hidden at the bottom of the pool. Give me a Level 1 scan! With an area this confined, Luo Feng need not waste a Level 2 or Level 3 scan. He could just save up on his reputation points. In the next moment, many scattered markers appeared beneath the soil surrounding the pool, and, as expected, a dense cluster of treasure markers appeared at the bottom of the pool. The blue pools bottom was dotted with star-like dots, as if there were many gems shining beneath the water, dazzling Luo Fengs eyes. Guys! According to the mantra, this place likely contains the treasures were looking for! Luo Feng suddenly announced, causing a stir among the livestream viewers and the wealthy second generation heirs. Luo Feng, youre saying there are treasures here? Is it from the rebel king? Luo Feng nodded, The mantra mentioned stone cliff rapids and three bridges, after all. Look at the three natural tiers formed by the waterfall. Upon hearing this, many of the wealthy second generations faces lit up in realization. Luo Feng, youre right! It does look like three bridges! Natures masterpiece! I knew there had to be more to Old Lis treasures hidden within Dalong Mountain. Turns out I was right! Your guess is useless; its Luo Fengs skill that led us here! Treasures under the water, Im so excited! Without wasting any time, Luo Feng began to dig around the pool. Most of the treasure markers were beneath the water, but there were still some scattered markers nearby. [ Ding! A bronze plaque! ] [ From the Ming Dynasty! ] [ Valued at 9.8 million! ] Sure enough, it was a bronze plaque, a good sign. It seemed they were in the right place. After quickly unearthing the plaque, Luo Feng saw the words The Heavenly Jade Emperors Decree engraved on it. No doubt about it, this is where the treasures are located at! Amazing, Luo Feng! Old Lis hiding spot couldnt escape your eyes! Three bridges, formed by the three-tiered waterfall? Luo Feng handed the bronze plaque to Brother An for safekeeping and continued to dig up items near the edge of the pool. They were mostly miscellaneous items: Ming dynasty iron chains, hoes, broken bowls, and copper coins. These were probably things that had been dropped by Li Zichengs men while they were burying the treasure in the water. You guys rest on the shore for a bit; Im going to check the water! Luo Feng said as he removed his clothes. Li Shishi bashfully covered her eyes, but realized Luo Feng had only taken off his upper garment. As she gazed at his toned physique, she couldnt help but admit her desire for a man with such a model-like body. However, despite her persistent advances, Luo Feng had never shown any interest. With a splash, Luo Feng, carrying his Swallowtail Hoe, plunged into the water. Despite the hot weather, the water in the mountain pool was bone-chillingly cold. Chapter 196 - 196 Astonishing! A Tiger-Headed Gilt Military Token! (3) 196 Astonishing! A Tiger-Headed Gilt Military Token! (3) After spending half a day digging in the sweltering heat, most people would have caught a cold. However, Luo Feng was not like most people. He had an exceptional physique and was unbothered by the cruel conditions. As Luo Feng dove into the water, he spotted some small finger-length fish. He continued to submerge until he reached the bottom of the pool, where he found many broken stones but very little silt. With his exceptional swimming skills, Luo Feng was able to move underwater as if he were taking steps in outer space A very small group of talented individuals could walk normally underwater for more than ten minutes, but such a feat would be worthy of a Guinness World Record. Suddenly, Luo Feng spotted a large pile of dense water plants and, faintly visible, was a large box that was slightly more than a meter long. Gotta bring it up! Luo Feng cleared the surrounding water plants, effortlessly lifted the large box, and hoisted it up from underwater. He had no idea how much it weighed, as it was hard to estimate due to the buoyant force of the water. Nevertheless, the box seemed to be of good quality, and it was bound with iron sheets. Even after a few hundred years, it had shown no signs of decay or deformation. Of course, even with the assistance of the waters buoyant force, it would be a pipe dream for any ordinary person to carry something out of such depths. However, Luo Feng was simply built different C he had great strength and had excellent swimming skills. Most importantly, he had a clear purpose and goal in mind, which allowed him to successfully retrieve the treasure. Ohh? Luo Feng is finally up? Is that a box I see? Li Shishi spotted Luo Fengs emergence and immediately rushed over to him. As the box reached the shore, its weight became apparent, no longer supported by buoyancy. Luo Feng estimated it to be around 100 pounds. Wow! There really is treasure down there! The livestream host is awesome! It was so well hidden? Old Lis treasure was still found by Luo Feng! Damn, did he use cheats? Luo Feng noticed the onlookers and carefully flicked his hair, but some water droplets still splashed onto the faces of the nearby wealthy second-generation heirs. Nevertheless, no one seemed to mind, and An Peng had even asked, Are there more boxes down there? Do you need help, or is there only a single box? An Peng, who also came from the countryside, would not have a problem diving into such a deep pool. There should be many more! But those who arent good swimmers shouldnt try to show off by going down with me! Luo Feng was well aware of An Pengs swimming ability, and thus, he could trust that he would keep himself safe, but he could not say the same for the other wealthy heirs. Although it was still water, there was no guarantee that they would not get tangled in the water plants, and rescuing them would be troublesome. In the end, 3 second-generation heirs with good swimming skills were chosen, along with An Peng and Luo Feng, for a total of 5 people to dive and retrieve the treasure. Of course, once word got out that there was treasure beneath the pool, many people would come looking for it. However, since Luo Feng was the first to discover the site, those who followed after his footsteps would only be left with disappointment. Splash. Splash. The 5 people formed groups of 2, 2, and 1. They took turns diving, and naturally, Luo Feng was the solo diver. In the meantime, the others floated on the surface, and were tasked with watching out for their peers. If someone who had gone underwater did not resurface after a certain amount of time, they would need to dive down to check on them and rescue them if necessary. And so, they toiled and strived to unearth as many treasures as possible. Although they were dead-tired, to the onlookers, they seemed to have a bottomless well of energy. After 7 or so dives, the 5 of them collectively took a break. So, theres still more down there, and it hasnt all been moved? Li Shishi handed a dry towel to the panting Luo Feng, wiping the water from his hair as she asked curiously. Of course, theres probably still half left. After we rest for a bit, we can dive another 7 times and have everything brought up! Luo Feng replied, eating a few beef jerky sticks to replenish his energy. Diving was truly exhausting. More than 20 boxes have already been brought up, and theres still half left? Zhang Shunyong did not know what to say. If only he were a better swimmer, he could have dived for treasure himself, rather than watching from the shore. After a half-hour break, the 5 people resumed their work, once again diving in groups of 2-2-1. They dove another seven or so times. Each time they went down, the groups comprised on two people would carry a box together, whereas Luo Feng would carry a box all by himself. With this, each rotation meant that 3 boxes would be retrieved. After 8 rounds, 24 boxes had been brought up. This is the last box! Weve counted, and there should be around 52 boxes, right? Luo Feng was quite surprised that the number of boxes was the same as last time. However, this time, he hoped that the contents would not just be gold and silver, as that would make for rather dull entertainment for both himself and his viewers. Wow! Seeing all these chests makes me want to quit school and hunt for treasure! Bro, take my advice and return that hoe you bought online! Not everyone can be as lucky as our host. Not many people make a fortune in this line of work! Zhang Shunyong looked at the boxes and said, Some of the boxes arent as heavy as the others. Could they be containing paintings or something? Paintings? Theyve been soaked in water for so long, they would be ruined by now. If there were paintings, Old Li wouldnt have chosen to hide them underwater! Luo Feng shook his head. Of course, Luo Feng did not hold out much hope for ceramics or porcelainware either. During the initial robbery, the focus of the rebel king and his men would have been on gold, silver, and jewelry, as they were easier to transport around during their escape. Despite this rational line of thought, Luo Feng was still holding out on a sliver of a chance that there would be something interesting contained within these chests. With Li Shishis assistance, Luo Feng had changed into a new set of clothes. Li Shishi did not voice a single complaint as she did so, and it gave off the impression that they were truly lovers. However, Luo Feng did not share this sentiment. In his eyes, Li Shishi was just a regular woman, albeit one who was very considerate. Hahaha, weve arrived at everyones favorite part of the stream C opening treasure chests! Are you all excited to see whats inside? Chapter 197 - 197 Astonishing! A Tiger-Headed Gilt Military Token! (4) 197 Astonishing! A Tiger-Headed Gilt Military Token! (4) Shall I keep you guys in suspense again this time? After changing into his clean set of clothes, Luo Feng brought his attention to the treasure chests still wet with water stains, and teased with a cheeky grin. Ugh, if you keep us in suspense, Ill unsubscribe you! Well, with over 10 million followers, Old Luo doesnt really need you! Whats the point of dilly-dallying? Just have a couple of dozen rich heirs open the chests together! Can we get a big thrill all at once? Dont expect too much! TV dramas dont reveal all the exciting moments at once, either, do they? Since no digging was involved this time, Luo Feng had managed to save quite a bit of time. With ample daylight left, Luo Feng decided to take his time opening the chests one by one. A chest of silver. A chest of silver. A chest of gold. Luo Feng opened 8 chests in succession, all of them filled with Ming dynasty official silver and gold ingots. As he had suspected, most of what Old Li had buried were indeed these dull items. However, when he opened the next chest, Luo Feng discovered something different. Although more than half of its contents were silver, there were two miniature wooden boxes sitting on top of the silver. Despite being submerged in water, and despite weathering over 100 years of environmental erosions, the two wooden boxes showed no signs of decay, indicating the wood was of excellent quality. Luo Feng forcefully opened one of the boxes, revealing a glittering golden plaque resting quietly inside. What is this? Who cares as long as its not silver! Im sick of gold and silver! It seems to be made of gold! But is it just a plaque? It would be great if it were from the palace; it certainly wouldnt be cheap. Luo Feng carefully examined the patterns on the golden plaque, which appeared to have engraved characters. Could this be a tiger talisman? No, its a tiger plaque? The top of the plaque seems to have a tigers head on it? The more Luo Feng inspected it, the more his eyes widened in surprise. This was a valuable item indeed. What? A tiger plaque? Thats impressive! Werent these used in various dynasties for mobilizing troops, similar to the status of a tiger talisman? This item must be precious! Its value depends on the dynasty its from; some tiger plaques from certain dynasties arent that remarkable! Luo Feng spoke up, This was buried by Old Li, so you should know that its most likely a Ming dynasty tiger plaque. However, having just the tiger plaque isnt enough to mobilize troops back in the Ming dynasty; it had to be accompanied by a seal as well! If my guess is correct, this should be a gilded tiger-head troop-mobilization token used by the Ming dynastys imperial guards! But this is only half of it Luo Feng handed the tiger plaque to Brother An for safekeeping and picked up the other wooden box. The first box was rectangular and shallow, resembling a whetstone, whereas the second box looked like an enlarged Rubiks cube. Upon opening it, Luo Feng found a square jade seal inside. Wow! A jade seal! Wait, is this the imperial jade seal? A national treasure! Incredible! This is definitely a national treasure! The rebel king really does live up to his name! He actually managed to obtain the imperial jade seal? Luo Feng stared in astonishment at the square jade seal, noticing that it had suffered considerable damage. He turned the seal over to reveal four characters on the bottom: Treasure of the Imperial Mandate. This should be a genuine jade seal, but calling it the imperial jade seal is an exaggeration. That seal has been missing for many years! Even the Ming dynastys Zhu Yuanzhang might not have had it, let alone the rebel king! Of course, Im talking about the one from Emperor Qin Shi Huangs time! Luo Feng found it quite amusing that as soon as everyone saw the jade seal, they assumed it was the imperial jade seal. How could such a thing be found so easily? Moreover, if it were really discovered, wouldnt the officials in the capital be restless by now? Everyone should know that from ancient times to the present, the jade seal represented the emperors authority and symbolized the Son of Heaven. Whose jade seal is this? It looks like it belonged to a high-ranking official, perhaps a prime minister? Youre kidding, right? Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming dynasty has never appointed a prime minister throughout his reign, and he had effectively retained the emperors power and influence in his own hands. Upon hearing everyone mentioning the imperial jade seal, Luo Feng shook his head and said, Do not get the term imperial jade seal wrong. In ancient times, only the emperors seal was called a jade seal. All others were simply referred to as seals! After all, the emperors jade seal was also used for stamping! A princes seal was called a princely seal, and a ministers was called an official seal.'' So, does that mean this is not the emperors jade seal? Zhang Shunyong asked with a hint of disappointment. No, what I just shared was general knowledge. The one in my hand is indeed the emperors jade seal. You can tell by the four characters on the bottom, Treasure of the Imperial Mandate.'' As Luo Feng spoke, he flipped the seal to reveal its bottom, providing a close-up for the livestream viewers. Chapter 198 - 198 Netizens, Dumbfounded! The Jade Seal of Emperor Wanli from the Ming Dynasty? (1) 198 Netizens, Dumbfounded! The Jade Seal of Emperor Wanli from the Ming Dynasty? (1) At this moment. Luo Fengs viewers were unable to sit still. Most had thought that it was just the official seal of a minister, let alone the emperors jade seal. Host, tell me, which emperors jade seal is this? Qin Shihuangs? You fool, if it were from Qin Shihuang, it would definitely be engraved with Received from Heaven, Longevity and Prosperity!'' Plus, since they robbed the capital from the Ming dynasty. It must be the imperial seal from the Ming dynasty! Who knows? Perhaps it had belonged to a Ming dynasty family that had gotten their hands on a seal from the Qin dynasty? Besides, the jade seal that represents the nation doesnt necessarily have to be engraved with Received from Heaven, Longevity and Prosperity! Thats just a record! What a convincing argument! I cant even refute it! Its good to make bold guesses, but you need evidence to back them up! Luo Feng laughed and explained, Theres no need for any evidence. This is definitely a jade seal from the Ming dynasty. Moreover, its one of the most important ones, called the Imperial Edict Treasure. Historical records show that this treasure was used for imperial edicts. Essentially, its a symbol of the emperors authority! Of course, if you want to mobilize the military, you need to use another treasure in conjunction with it! Aside from the Imperial Edict Treasure and the tiger-head plaque, there was nothing else of note within the chest. Even after Luo Feng had opened up all the remaining chests, there were no other significant items, only gold and silver like always. Nevertheless, Luo Fengs emotions were running high, solely because of the gold-played tiger-head plaque and the precious jade seal. The value of these two treasures was far more than all the gold and silver in the chests. After all, the jade seal had been a symbol of the emperors authority since ancient times, a symbol of the Mandate of Heaven. For example, the jade seal used by Qin Shihuang, made from the He Shi Bi, was the symbol of the emperor. Without it, ones position as an emperor would not be legitimate. If someone ambitious were to get a hold of it, hey could seize power and declare themselves emperor. In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, it was only after Yuan Shu obtained the Seal of the Realm that he dared to declare himself emperor. However, this was just a fictional tale, not real history. In reality, the Seal of the Realm being in the hands of the Han Dynasty is still up for debate until this day, let alone the emperors of later generations. And whether Qin Shihuang actually made this jade seal, no one knows for sure. After so many years, who knows what is true and what is false? Even for big events that occurred only decades ago, many things are still unclear to the common people, let alone incidents that happened thousands of years ago. The records of historians are no more than novels with a relatively high degree of credibility. Luo Feng, is this jade seal really used by the emperor? Can you give us another look? Luo Feng had already trotted off to start a fire to dry his clothes whilst many wealthy second generation heirs next to him were begging to see the jade seal again. Luo Feng, if memory serves, shouldnt there only be one jade seal? Li Shishi was unable to make sense of how Luo Fengs latest find came to be and was looking inquisitively at Luo Feng for answers. You might not know this, but during the Ming dynasty, a total of 24 such jade seals were made! What? 24? This many? Those who heard Luo Fengs words immediately became excited. Yes, the uses of these jade seals were all very different, but all of them were used by the emperor! The 24 treasures of the Ming dynasty are: the Seal of the Emperor Worshiping Heaven, the Seal of the Emperor, the Seal of the Prestige of the Emperor, the Seal of the Son of Heaven, the Seal of the Benevolent Administration of the Son of Heaven, the Emperors Seal for Respected Imperial Family, the Emperors Seal for Cherished Imperial Family, the Seal of Delivering Instructions, the Seal of Issuing Administrative Decisions, the Seal of Declaring to Extensive Territory, the Seal of Respecting Heaven and Being Diligent for the People, and so on I wont go through the uses of all of these treasures! But Ill pick a few, like the Emperors Seal for Respected Imperial Family which was used when granting honorary posthumous titles to immediate imperial family members Luo Feng went on a long spiel describing the various usages of some of the seals Although his throat had already long went dry, the second-generation heirs who surrounded him were keen to learn even more. Damn, host, you really know a lot, dontcha! Dang! This was an eye-opening lesson for me. Throughout all my life, I had assumed that there was only a single imperial seal. Who wouldve thought that there were this many? Chapter 199 - 199 Netizens, Dumbfounded! The Jade Seal of Emperor Wanli from the Ming Dynasty? (2) 199 Netizens, Dumbfounded! The Jade Seal of Emperor Wanli from the Ming Dynasty? (2) Yeah, I used to think that they all used the same jade seal of Emperor Qin Shihuang! Last time, that eunuchs official seal alone was already worth several billions of yuan. How much is this jade seal worth? It might be several times more? I agree. While they were discussing, they also dried their clothes by the fire. Taking advantage of the flames, the wealthy second-generation heirs also decided to roast some yams. Li Shishi, who was nearby, helped peel the yams. Naturally, the young girl was not doing it for the sake of Luo Feng alone. Everyone would get their share, but Luo Feng would undoubtedly be the first to receive the meal. Nevertheless, it was not only Li Shishi who held such high praise towards Luo Feng, as many of the other wealthy heirs had also treated him like a divine figure. He was a capable person worthy of admiration, after all. For example, when playing video games, it is normal for a group of people to gather around and worship a gaming expert After eating and drinking their fill, Luo Feng made a call to the aviation company he had previously liaised and arranged for a helicopter to transport the treasures down the mountain. The villagers at the foot of the mountain were once again dumbstruck by Luo Fengs findings. What the hell? Hes still going on? He has dug out even more of the rebel kings treasures? Initially, they thought that Luo Fengs initial find had been the entirety of the rebel kings ransacked loot, but never had they expected Luo Feng to locate even more treasures! As a result of Luo Fengs discovery, many of them were even heading up the mountain as well in hopes of a third treasure site, believing that if there was a second treasure site, there could be a third too. Unfortunately, no matter how hard these people tried, they could never find any remaining treasure of the rebel king within the vast mountain range. Brother Luo~ Suddenly, Luo Feng received a phone call. The charming voice of an older sister-figure came through the line, soft and enticing. Without a shadow of a doubt, it was Qin Rubing. The long-legged beauty could not help but glaze over the discovery of the precious imperial jade seal. Hmm, speak properly, whats the matter? Why are you calling me brother in such a seductive manner? Its definitely not because I want to be your little sister~ Luo Feng pretended not to know. The person on the other end of the line rolled her eyes through the phone. You dont want to be my older brother, huh? Fine, then, what about becoming my younger brother instead Alright, alright, enough with the jokes. Luo Feng, my auction is about to start! Shall I auction off the jade seal and the tiger-shaped gold-plated plaque you found for you? Thanks, but no thanks! Theres no need to trouble you over these two items, though feel free to auction off the gold and silver! Hehe! Luo Feng chuckled. Sure, youre just going to give me just the gold and silver and keep the good stuff for yourself, huh? I see how it is! Qin Rubing snapped. What do you propose, then? Do you have the means to go against the government? On second thought, yeah, that makes sense! Qin Rubing was a logical person, now that Luo Feng had suggested the possibility of the government purchasing these goods, she could foresee just how outmatched she was in the blink of an eye. Of course, I will mention that the items were originally intended for the Rare Treasure Pavilion auction house, but its beautiful young mistress has decided not to auction off these two items in support of the government! Well, thank you! Qin Rubing said with a light smile. Once Im done with the auction, Ill treat you to dinner. How about another day? What? Immediately following that, the phone call ended with a series of beeping tones. Qin Rubing was not given the chance to scold him. Luo Fengs crew spent their night on the mountain. Everyone was excited and happy. Many wealthy second-generation heirs mentioned that the trip was truly worthwhile, and that their latest expedition was far more thrilling than excavating ancient tombs. Although the gold and silver treasures were somewhat monotonous, the visual experience was truly a sight to behold. As chest after chest of these precious minerals emerged, their glittering surface left everyone dazzled. Needless to say, that day, Dalong Mountain became several times busier, with many people carrying shovels and metal detectors heading up the mountain. From time to time, groups of people could be spotted. It was not just random folks from other counties, however, as the local villagers had also rushed up the mountain in droves, still believing that there must be more of the rebel kings treasures to be found. Little Luo, are you awake? In the morning, after Luo Feng had eaten a piece of toast that Li Shishi had baked for him, he spotted two familiar faces. It was Wang Yousheng and Master Zhong. Little Luo, is the tiger-shaped gold-plated plaque still with you? Of course, it is! After finishing the remaining toast in a few massive bites, Luo Feng amswered with a smile. Great! Wang Yousheng replied with a bitter smile, We heard that you found a precious jade seal yesterday, so we wanted to come and see it for ourselves! Of course, even state-owned museums or the wealthiest of families could only take a look at such an item. When it came to buying it, the item was completely out of their means to purchase it. After all, the government was bound to come asking for it. Indeed, it is one of the 24 treasures of the Ming dynasty! However, it is quite damaged. I guess many people must have fought over it in the past? Luo Feng sighed and continued, Although this tiger-head plaque appears intact, you should know that there should be another half to it. Only when they are combined do they hold significant value. Good morning, Luo Feng! Somehow, after hearing Luo Feng promising to put in a good word for Qin Rubing towards the government, Luo Feng had gained a favor from the authorities, when Qin Rubing spotted Luo Feng, she beamed with joy. She had also come to the mountain to help transport the chests of gold and silver down. Little Qin, youre here too? Hurry, hurry, we need you to appraise the jade seal and the tiger-shaped plaque! These people were experts, and they enjoyed teasing Qin Rubing. However, Qin Rubing was aware of this, and she did not mind. Items like the jade seal are quite special. There havent been many transactions of this kind in the private market! she explained. The value of the jade seal is hard to estimate, considering its rarity and the lack of reference points for its price. As for the tiger-shaped gold-plated command token, its true that it would be worth more if both halves were present, but even as it is, it still holds considerable historical and cultural value. Chapter 200 - 200 Netizens, Dumbfounded! The Jade Seal of Emperor Wanli from the Ming Dynasty? (3) 200 Netizens, Dumbfounded! The Jade Seal of Emperor Wanli from the Ming Dynasty? (3) But at one point, Emperor Qi Longs Hall of Remembrances jade seal had gone for a whopping 180 million yuan! There was another instance where the jade seal of Emperor Xuandes father, the Qing Jade Dragon Button Seal had been valued at 140 million yuan! Of course, these jade seals are generally not as important as others! They have no reference nor any historical value, but in spite of this, theyre already plenty expensive! In that case, the imperial jade seal in Luo Fengs hands, which was used by the emperor when exercising his power, would undoubtedly fetch a much higher price! Upon hearing this, the people in the livestream room immediately began to argue. Theyre only a bit over 100 million Thats not even more expensive than the eunuchs seal? How outrageous! Yeah! Didnt you hear what Long-legged Wife said? The hosts jade seal was used when exercising power, so naturally, its much more expensive! Soon, another group of people arrived on the mountain. They were representatives from various museums. There were both familiar and unfamiliar faces since it was impossible for the same representatives to head over every time there were treasures to be purchased. Mr. Luo! We wish to purchase the jade seal and the tiger-head plaque for our Jiangnan Museum! said Lin Yide from the official Jiangnan Museum. Hehe! Im Sun Daozhen from the Shanghai Museum, and I wont go easy today! May the best win! Our Guangdi Museum has brought more than enough money today! Lin Yide chuckled, For the jade seal, our Jiangnan Museum is willing to offer 200 million yuan! Only 200 million, you say? Were going for 201 million, in that case! Sun Daozhen immediately countered. Everyone was taken aback. Such a loud proclamation for merely a million yuan increase? Why not just add 100 million instead? The bravado displayed was unwarranted for such a meagre increase. Regardless, Luo Feng hoped that Sun Daozhens actions would start a bidding war. Suddenly, the sound of a helicopters blades chopping the air filled the sky. It was a T7 helicopter from the United States, and it exuded an unmatched air of dominance. The man who disembarked was a foreigner. Allow me to introduce myself, Mr. Luo. My name is Steve, and Ive come to buy your treasures! The Westerner, whose words were quickly translated by the accompanying interpreter, continued, I really like this jade seal of yours! Hehe, if you like it, then make an offer, Lin Yide replied with a less than friendly expression toward the foreigner. After all, what right does a foreigner have to meddle in a nations very own antique dealings? Mr. Steve will give Mr. Luo an irresistible price! the interpreter exclaimed. Everyone was speechless at this statement. An irresistible price? Why not just name the price, then? Is it one billion, or one hundred billion? Everyone braced themselves for the shock. 300 million! the translator announced. Nearly everyone present was dumbfounded. Sod off somewhere else, bud! Lin Yide rolled his eyes. The 200 million and 201 million bids made at the start was just a small appetizer for what was to come. After all, not all players had arrived yet. If this foreigner was seriously thinking that he could afford the artifact for a mere 300 million, he would need to brace for what was to come. Whats the deal? Why are they all giving us the cold shoulder? I dont know! Didnt that guy from before only offer a 1 million yuan increase? We added a whole 100 million! Isnt that an irresistible price? The foreign boss and the translator were completely baffled, unable to comprehend the situation. By the way, Mr. Wang Yousheng, you are a porcelain expert. Even if you dont appraise the value, you can at least authenticate the item, right? If it comes from you, people will find it more credible! Luo Feng politely invited Wang Yousheng to take a look. Little Luo, you are too kind. Nowadays, everyone trusts the items coming from your livestream. However, I shall still help you authenticate it! Wang Yousheng said, and immediately began examining the jade seal. He spoke at length in terms that the livestream audience did not understand, discussing techniques and polishing methods from the Ming Dynasty. Ultimately, he confirmed that it was indeed a Ming Dynasty jade seal, with historical records and documentation to support its authenticity. Little Luo, I just received a call from the Beijing Cultural Relics Bureau. If this item is genuine, it can be classified as a national first-class cultural relic! Gu Santong relayed after taking a phone call. Really? First-class? Luo Feng seemed unfazed. Moreover, national first-class cultural relics cannot be sold to foreigners, meaning they cannot be taken out of the country! Gu Santong added, glaring at Steve. I understand! So, you gentlemen can leave now, right? Of course, if youd like to enjoy the scenery here, please feel free to linger around! Luo Feng had been annoyed with Steve from the start, with his air of superiority, as if everyone else was poor. His impression towards him had plummeted even further when he did not even bother to offer an impressive price that would warrant some respect. To Luo Feng, he was just showing off despite being poor. Did he really think Chinese cultural relics to be as cheap as cabbages? And what was that about an irresistible price? Did he think he was some novel character from ten years ago? Hmph! Steve snorted, visibly irritated. He boarded the helicopter with his translator and left. With the bothersome man gone, Luo Feng announced, Lets continue! He placed the jade seal on a box cushioned with soft cloth, and the auction began. As expected, the competition was fierce. In the end, the Palace Museum once again flexed its financial muscle and secured the imperial jade seal with a staggering price of 710 million yuan. Lin Yide from the Jiangnan Museum also made an aggressive move, acquiring the Ming Dynasty tiger-head gold plaque for 280 million yuan. The two bronze plaques of Heavens Mandate and Earths Fate from Old Li were sold separately at a price of 20 million yuan each, and were taken by the Shanghai Museum and the Guangdi Museum. The others in attendance were left empty-handed. By the end of the auction, Luo Fengs net worth had reached approximately 4 billion yuan. However, he would only know the exact amount once the auction was over. Luo Feng himself was unsure of the precise number, but even after deducting taxes, he should have at least 3 billion yuan. Luo Feng, are we going back into the mountains? Zhang Shunyong asked. Of course! Why wouldnt we? I once said that I wouldnt waste even a single grain of rice in a pot! Since weve already obtained the permits, you bet that Ill search every nook and cranny of this mountain! Luo Feng playfully answered. Then lets set off! Upon returning to the waterfall, Luo Feng was astonished to find several oxygen tanks by the water. The water was filled with people, with at least a dozen men within it. We found it! We found it! Its a Ming dynasty iron chain! Worth over 300! A pair of Ming Dynasty shoes! They must have belonged to a footman, worth 800 yuan! Incredibly, they had indeed found some items. However, these were likely just miscellaneous objects left behind by those who had buried the treasure. None of these items had a marker, and their value was only a few hundred yuan each. Luo Feng paid them no mind and continued leading his group of wealthy youths deeper into the mountains. Wow! The livestream has really made Dalong Mountain popular! Indeed, so many people have come here to conduct treasure hunts! Thats right, there are huge crowds everywhere! I heard the scenic area is now more than ten times busier than before! I heard that the mayor of the Dalong County praised Luo Feng in a meeting and said he wanted to invite him to dinner on behalf of the county! Guys, wanna hear whats impressive! Im actually at the scene with the host! Ive been secretly stream sniping him! Haha, brother, youve been exposed! Is that sneaky chubby guy in the back you? Despite the distractions, Luo Feng continued digging. He found a super energy drink. After digging up several dots, all Luo Feng had found were more energy drinks and insect repellents. Annoyed, Luo Feng kept digging. Ding. [ You found gold ] Jackpot! Luo Feng quickly excavated the object, only to discover it was a small yellow fish1. Good grief, how can the host still find more items? Hasnt this area been completely dug up yet? Why is it that only the host manages to find things, while so many others find nothing? The host must have a heritage and a sect, similar to those who specialize in tomb raiding! Of course! Otherwise, how could he be so skilled? Everyone watched as Luo Feng unearthed another gold bar, which undoubtedly excited them. After all, it was a potential sign for more treasures hidden within Dalong Mountain! As the treasure hunters in the mountain saw this, they were undoubtedly filled with adrenaline, and they began digging around even more vigorously in hopes of striking it rich overnight. After walking about a hundred meters, Luo Feng dug up another gold bar. Among the 7 or so treasure markers he scanned, there were 2 gold bars and some herbs. Leaving his previous search area, Luo Feng scanned again. [ Ding. ] [ You found jade. ] [ Ming dynasty. ] [ Worth 1 million yuan? ] Huh? Ming dynasty jade? And worth a million? Surprised by the find, Luo Feng hastily attempted to dig it up Upon seeing the objects full appearance, Luo Feng stood stock still for several seconds After seeing the item The only thought that echoed in Luo Fengs mind was There are definitely more of the rebel kings treasures within these mountains Chapter 201 - 201 The Ming Dynasty Golden Lock! A Gold Dragon! Is the Treasure Hidden in a Cave? (1) 201 The Ming Dynasty Golden Lock! A Gold Dragon! Is the Treasure Hidden in a Cave? (1) The idea of there being more treasures hidden in Dragon Mountain reignited in Luo Fengs heart in an instant. He began to consider all the relevant information, such as the South Hundred Steps and Three Kilns of Gold, from the mantra, which had already been found. They were the first of the rebel kings treasures to be discovered. Beyond that, the treasures beneath the waterfall at the Three Bridges had also been unearthed. Which meant that the remaining clue, the stone cliff rapids had likely referred to a completely different location, as upon thinking back, there were no chaotic rocks to be seen at the waterfall site. What kind of place do the stone cliff rapids refer to, and where can they be found? Despite being stumped, Luo Feng continued with his excavation. He brought out the ancient jade piece, which turned out to be a pair of exquisitely carved koi fish jade pendants. The material appeared to be high-quality Hetian jade, similar to the kind used to make imperial jade seals. The value of this jade was estimated to be around 10 million yuan, which indicated that even if it was not something that had originated from the royal court, it was not something ordinary people would have lost. It was due to this thought that Luo Feng felt that there were more of the rebel kings treasures to be found. Everyone, look! This is a Ming Dynasty double-headed koi fish jade pendant! Luo Feng proudly displayed the relic in his hand after unearthing it. Huh? Another antique? Was it left behind by the rebel king? How could there be anything left? There have already been two treasures sites found! There cant possibly be any more treasures left in this mountain! Maybe theres a third treasure site? As Luo Feng ventured further into the mountains and continued to uncover antiques, speculation grew among the viewers that perhaps there was another treasure hidden deep within the mountains. After all, ancient people had been to this place. As long as they continued to find various relics while moving deeper into the mountains, it would further prove that the rebel king and his men had indeed gone further in. Hahaha! It seems like Ive come to the right place! The livestreamer has discovered another antique deep in the mountains! It must mean theres more treasure further in! I must find it this time; I cant let Old Luo get rich again! Many treasure hunters in the mountains were undoubtedly watching the livestream while digging. Seeing this, they quickly followed Luo Fengs direction. Lets go, go, go! Lets form teams and head to Dalong Mountain! Count me in! I want to go too! I need to buy a shovel right away! Me too! My online order is arriving soon, but I guess Ill have to buy one from a physical store for now Damn it! There are no more shovels in the supermarket! Theyre all gone! What? All the shovels are sold out? What about other tools? Hoes? Gone too! And the hardware stores? Nothing left! In no time, not only were all the shovels in Dalong County sold out, but even hoes in hardware stores were gone. Any tool that could be used for digging had been bought up. It was sheer madness The entire countys population seemed determined to find treasures and get rich. Meanwhile, Luo Feng and his group continued to move deeper into the mountains, digging as they went. They searched for over a dozen marked spots, and apart from some medicinal herbs, they found scattered copper coins, porcelain bowls, and ancient hemp ropes. This undoubtedly indicated that a large number of people had ventured deep into the mountains. By evening, Luo Feng let everyone rest for a while and prepared some wild vegetables by the creek. He cooked another pot of mixed stew, which never seemed to bore the rich second-generation heirs. They always looked forward to mealtime. Perhaps it was due to Luo Fengs excellent cooking skills or the fact that they were famished after a long day, but everyone had a hearty appetite. The next morning, Luo Feng was awakened by a series of noisy chatter. He knew that the rich kids would not be talking much while they slept. Lifting the tent flap, he was taken aback by the sight before him. As far as he could see, there were people everywhere. This was absolutely ludicrous, considering they were dozens of kilometers deep into the mountains. There were at least a few hundred people scattered across the mountainside, equipped with metal detectors and shovels, searching and digging for treasure. There were small groups of 3 to 5 people, larger groups of more than 10, and even solo treasure hunters. Host, youve really stirred up a hornets nest! Everyone online is talking about how there are still many treasures hidden in Dalong Mountain! I just watched a different livestream with over a thousand people entering the mountain, maybe even more! Theyre all from Dalong County! Yesterday, Dalong Countys hardware stores and supermarkets were sold out of digging tools! Everythings gone! I wonder, if no one finds any treasure, will the streamer be beaten up? Haha, who can they blame? No one invited them here to begin with! Seeing so many people searching the area, Luo Feng decided to lead the rich heirs away from the crowded area. However, not long after, they were swarmed once more. It was starting to get annoying. Were these people content with relying on others to get rich, without using their own brains? They had the clues, yet they refused to search the mountains for similar locations. Luo Feng instructed the rich kids to pick up their pace. By around 10 a.m., they had left the others behind, covering several kilometers of travel distance. Scan! Upon activating the scanner, numerous treasure markers appeared nearby, around ten or so. Luo Feng began digging at each location. When he reached the fifth site and had been digging for half an hour, he realized that the item buried below was far from ordinary. Could it be another ancient jade artifact? Chapter 202 - 202 The Ming Dynasty Golden Lock! A Gold Dragon! Is the Treasure Hidden in a Cave? (2) 202 The Ming Dynasty Golden Lock! A Gold Dragon! Is the Treasure Hidden in a Cave? (2) I am certain there is a third treasure site hidden within Dalong Mountain! Ding! [ You have dug up a Ming dynasty jade ornament! Worth 350 thousand yuan! Ignoring the notification, Luo Feng bent down, cleared the soil around him, and plucked out a jade ornament. The material was Hetian jade, similar in quality to the 1-million-yuan jade piece he had found the day before. However, the craftsmanship was not as exquisite as the 1-million-yuan piece, reducing its value significantly. Of course, Luo Feng did not care whether the jade was worth 300 thousand or 1 million yuan; his concern was how to use his latest discoveries to locate the third treasure site of the rebel king. As the three words, stone cliff rapids echoed in his mind, Luo Feng fell into deep contemplation. Yet, after searching numerous places within the mountains, he was unable to find a spot that corresponded to the verse. Is this another ancient jade ornament? asked a viewer. It seems that ancient people did come here! another person exclaimed. Since theyre antiques here, then this must be the path to the hidden treasure! Has the host not yet determined the location of the third treasure site? Luo Feng shook his head and replied, It is difficult to analyze its location at the moment. All I can say is that if there is a treasure, at least we are heading in the right direction. Along the way, there have been some hemp ropes and bronze coins, which I suspect have spilled out of the chests that the rebel king and his men were carrying around. They were definitely on the right track. All that was left was to continue searching as they moved forward. By around 5:30 in the evening, Luo Feng had taken a break after eating some food and sat under a large tree. As the sun set, the orange glow covered the entire mountain, including the towering peak in front of him. However, despite its proximity, it was still several kilometers, if not dozens of kilometers, away. Wait a minute, he thought. Stone cliff rapids? Rather than rocks, perhaps they are referring to mountains instead? Or perhaps a cave within the mountains? Could the final treasure be hidden in a cave? This thought excited Luo Feng, but he did not rush off immediately. It was already evening, and it was better to wait until the next day before continuing his search. The next morning, Luo Feng woke up at around 6 a.m. and called the wealthy scions to start the livestream. Wow! The host is up early today! Did those other mountain-goers annoy the host? Perhaps he wants to get ahead of them and shake them off? Theres nothing he can do. This mountain is not his; unlike last time with the pond, he cannot completely take it over. All he has this time is a foraging permit. Did those randos even obtain a permit? Or did they just start digging as soon as they arrived? They have no authority. If the objects they find are worth a few thousand or ten thousand yuan, the government will not care. But if they find objects worth millions or billions of yuan, they must surrender them. Haha! The government wouldnt bother with small fry like that, right? If it were me, I would block the road at the foot of the mountain and search everyone who enters! In that case, Id bury it in the mountain and come back for it later! Hahaha! Luo Feng was not worried about the Dalong Mountain folks who were tailing him. After all, they did not share his cheat. He activated his level-three scanning ability, and nothing within a one-kilometer radius could escape his detection. [ Ding! You have found an energy drink! ] [ Ding! You have found a super energy drink! ] [ Ding! Insect repellent! ] [ Ding! Antique from the Ming dynasty! Valued at 2 million yuan! ] Most of the items Luo Feng had dug out were props, however, at the very end, he had dug up an item worth over 2 million! However, since he had yet to see the full appearance of the object, Luo Feng could not confirm what it was. Nevertheless, through the feedback he received from the hoes tremors, it was most likely made of metal rather than jade. What the heck? Did the host find something else? Indeed he has! Has the host unearthed another antique? From the sound, is it a stone? Or perhaps a large piece of iron? Luo Feng quickly dug out the item and saw that it had a handle. It was a large, golden lock! Wow! (o) What is this? This is amazing, host! This must have been taken from the imperial palace, right? To reach this place, it must have been taken from the rebel kings stash! I can now confirm that there is still another rebel king treasure site hidden within Dalong Mountain! Isnt this a long life lock from ancient times? It says so right there, what else could it be if not a long life lock? It seems to be made of gold and has exquisite craftsmanship. It should be worth a lot. Luo Feng gave the golden lock to Brother An to safeguard before continuing deeper into the mountain, saying, Just because it came from the palace doesnt mean it was stolen or looted. During the Ming dynastys Dragon Boat Festival, the emperor would also grant blessings to his officials, personally bestowing such things as a Ruyi scepter, a longevity lock, a bag of fragrant fortune characters, and other items. The longevity lock should have been granted to some old senior officials or children and is generally not commonly seen. But whether it was stolen or looted from the palace or granted by the emperor, none of them were simple items, and they all had high value. A longevity lock like this one, valued at 2 million yuan, was quite normal. Holy sh*t! The host seems to have dug up something again! Its a big golden lock! Damn, I wish I had found it! He woke up so early today! He probably wants to leave us behind and get rich alone, without even saying goodbye! Lets catch up quickly! We dont want him to find all the treasures by himself! I still havent figured out what the three characters Stone cliff rapids mean! Ive been looking through ancient books all night! We dont have to understand it. As long as the host understands, we just need to follow him! With their lack of thinking, how could they possibly understand those three words? Even Luo Feng had a hard time figuring it out, and he was still not certain if his hypothesis from the previous day was right on the money. Luo Feng spent the morning trekking deeper into the mountains, covering about 5 kilometers. Apart from finding the longevity lock, he also discovered two pieces of jade worth tens of thousands of yuan, scattered copper coins, broken porcelain bowl pieces, shoes, and hemp ropes, among other things. Luo Feng suspected that these items were left behind by a large team that had carried the treasure into the mountains. He was also getting closer to the mountain peak he had seen yesterday. After having lunch, Luo Feng did not rest for long before setting out again. The Dalong treasure hunters were also tailing closely behind. Luo Feng admired their perseverance. They had followed him for more than ten kilometers in the mountains over the past two days, and their clothes were mostly torn and covered in dirt and bloodstains from thorns. Of course, the reason they refused to give up was simple: Luo Feng was constantly finding new treasures, which made them believe that they too could discover treasures. Once they found the rebel kings stash, they would become rich beyond their wildest imaginations, as even a single chest of gold, silver, and jewelry that Luo Feng had found previously could make them financially set for life. Alas, they did not share Luo Fengs cheats, so how could they possibly hope to outdig Luo Feng? Chapter 206 - 206 A Dragon Robe! A Dragon Robe! The Internet Goes Wild Again! (1) 206 A Dragon Robe! A Dragon Robe! The Internet Goes Wild Again! (1) He seems to be 50 meters above ground now, right? Oh my god! Yes, definitely! Ridiculous! When did the host have the time to learn rock climbing? Is he crazy? Hes willing to throw his life away by climbing up a mountain with a hoe all for the sake of money? Now thats what I call a chad! No matter how much money he earns from this latest venture, Ill definitely not feel jealous! Yeah, who the f*ck has this much guts? Im just asking. Hehe, compared to those foreign programs, this is nothing. Damn it, are you stupid? Which one of those programs is real? Only fools like you believe it! Are you claiming this livestream is real, then? There are thousands of people watching on-site. How can you still think hes faking it? Thats right. These thousands of people cant all be extras invited by the host, right? Even if theyre extras, there can still be a slip of the tongue, right? Hes definitely climbing his way up! I can guarantee that! Thats right. This is a live broadcast. The shows from overseas are all recorded in advance! Everyone thought back to the beginning when Luo Feng made the bold claim of climbing his way up with his hoe. They had assumed he was only joking back then But now? Luo Feng was already 50 meters up. No one thought that Luo Feng was joking anymore. Everyone was watching with bated breath, extremely worried for the ensuing fall if his grip were to fail, as the fall would be equivalent to a fall from the height of a ten-story building. The scene was too much for many faint-hearted viewers. Meanwhile, many rock-climbing enthusiasts in the chatroom were tagging their friends, saying, Guys, come watch this! The host, Luo Feng, is so professional! Whats so professional? Rock climbing! Hes incredible! Luo Feng? Isnt he a treasure hunter? When did he start rock climbing? Hes not climbing barehanded; he uses a hoe! Damn! How does he do it? And is it a big or small hoe? Does it make a difference? Of course it does! A small hoe could be tucked away when an unstable area appears, but a big one would serve as a major distraction during such scenarios! In that case, which do you think is harder? Climbing with a big hoe? Or climbing bare-handed? If it were me, Id say climbing with a hoe is harder! When areas that the hoe is inapplicable appear, and climbing bare-handed is mandatory, what are you going to do with the hoe? Hold it with your mouth? The discussion continued as more viewers began to watch. They were amazed at Luo Fengs climbing skills, especially considering he was using a hoe to climb. Videos of this incredible climber spread across various rock-climbing enthusiast groups in the country. Of course, when regular rock-climbers chose a site to climb up, they would make meticulous preparations in advance. Theyd spent a week or perhaps months in advance drafting plans and surveying the site, so that they could find an optimal path to climb such cliffs. This was in stark contrast to Luo Fengs latest exploit, which was completely unplanned and was something that Luo Feng made up as he went. At the moment, on the other side of the globe, it was past 3 a.m. in the Western Empire. However, the channels popularity was surprisingly higher than during the day. The number of viewers had already exceeded 9 million, and it seemed like it was about to reach 10 million. Many late-night gaming or adult content streamers came to watch, curious to see what was being broadcasted in a room with 10 million viewers, hoping to learn from the experience. But upon entering the room, they were dumbstruck to see a Chinese man climbing without any safety equipment. Those who wanted to learn from the experience could only curse, Learn? How the hell do you learn this? If I had nine lives, I would only dare to stream this eight times, and I would never dare to do it again for the last life! Luo Feng did not put much effort into promoting his stream on foreign platforms, so his popularity was entirely through word of mouth. At this moment, millions of viewers were watching Luo Feng climb the mountain without any safety gear. The mountain was dangerous, and the thrilling heights he was at was enough to make anyones heart race. Chapter 207 - 207 A Dragon Robe! A Dragon Robe! The Internet Goes Wild Again! (2) 207 A Dragon Robe! A Dragon Robe! The Internet Goes Wild Again! (2) In a villa located within the American Empire, a 30-year-old young man received a phone call, which led him to grumble, Tom, why are you calling me so late? I stayed up late last night f*cking my girlfriend, and I dont have the energy to play games in the middle of the night! No, Amber Nolan, you need to check out this livestream! Some dude from China whos climbing a mountain with a hoe on his back. That mountain route has never even been charted beforehand! His method is completely unorthodox, unlike ours that follows established climbing routes. Ive studied his steps, and all his foot placements are on spots that arent marked! A climber without a planned route, can you imagine how terrifying that is? Amber Nolan, a top livestreamer in the American Empire, was known as the best online climber. Even offline, there were few people who could compare to his daring feats, such as conquering a 600-meter peak. However, even Amber took over a month to prepare the climbing route, using safety ropes for practice. Every step was carefully measured, ensuring safety as long as each step was secure. Amber was skeptical about climbing without a planned route, but when he opened the livestream, he was dumbfounded. The Chinese livestreamer was indeed climbing without a set route, without markings that would be recognizable only to fellow climbers. In the blink of an eye, 30 minutes had passed, and the Chinese livestreamer, Luo Feng, had climbed 85 meters. Despite not seeming very high, Luo Feng had already consumed three bottles of ordinary energy drinks. As an amateur, Luo Feng would not have had enough stamina without these beverages. Digging with a hoe was easier than climbing, as the hoe had a stamina-saving mechanism. Climbing, on the other hand, required a lot of physical effort. A search revealed that there was once a man who had climbed 762 meters without safety ropes in just 3 hours, something only he had achieved worldwide. This indicated how physically demanding climbing could be. Most people with poor physical fitness would struggle to climb even 300 meters, and being able to climb even a few dozen meters was already considered impressive. Luo Feng rested for a moment, and looked down at the people below who now appeared to be the size of matchboxes. He could no longer hear what the free riders below were saying. Despite the sweat dripping down his forehead, Luo Feng was not tired, thanks to the copious amounts of energy drinks he had been consuming. He had over 100 bottles of ordinary energy drinks and more than 30 super energy drinks, so there was no need to worry about them running out. Right, I forgot to warn people in the livestream not to imitate this! Luo Feng found a small platform to rest on and greeted the drone camera that had been following him. Shortly after, the channel moderators added the warning below the video. Wait a minute, isnt there something missing in your warning? What do you mean, missing? Shouldnt it say, Non-professionals, do not imitate? Yeah! There are missing words! Luo Feng chuckled, Well, I cannot claim to be a professional, so I dare not use those words! ?????? Wow! Your words sound a bit too smug, dont they? Darn it, he got us again! What should we do? Youre already like this, and you still wont admit youre a professional? Are you kidding? Low-key! Low-key! Our host is being humble! Can I interpret it as, even professionals should not imitate this act? Hahaha! Awesome, that explanation is brilliant! What if a professional imitates you in the future, falls and dies? Will they blame the host for not warning them? Amazing! The host is preventing future problems! Why not write in the livestream, Except for me, no one should imitate? Wouldnt that be too arrogant? Luo Feng laughed, Alright, alright, lets just leave a message below, Even professionals should not imitate'' Reluctantly, Luo Feng had to contact the moderators once more. To be honest, climbing up with a hoe in hand was something even professionals would struggle to imitate. Rest time is over; we need to continue! As he spoke those words, Luo Feng did a mental calculation on when hell arrive at the peak. Based on his estimates, he would need another half an hour, as he was not a professional. He had spent his first half of the hour chugging along, but after accumulating 85-meters of climbing experience, he was certain he could pick up the pace. As the livestream continued, Luo Fengs popularity soared, and the number of followers kept increasing: from 11.1 million, 11.5 million, and finally 12 million. The number of online viewers had already reached 20 million, coming close to the 25 million viewers from the last lottery event. Many people entered the livestream after hearing endless discussions about Luo Fengs extraordinary climbing feat in various chat groups. Upon witnessing the scene for themselves, they were left dumbstruck. Luo Feng was not worried about his hoe, which was designed to avoid death and prolong life, as it would automatically find the best spot to dig into, providing stability. Chapter 208 - 208 A Dragon Robe! A Dragon Robe! The Internet Goes Wild Again! (3) 208 A Dragon Robe! A Dragon Robe! The Internet Goes Wild Again! (3) During the disarming of the landmines previously, Luo Feng had caught a glimpse of the hoes capabilities. It was a tool that would absolutely not let its master die. If he were to climb 3 meters up, perhaps the tool would still allow Luo Feng to fall, because it knows that Luo Feng would not perish from such a fall, and as such, there was no need to protect him. However, if Luo Feng were to climb over 100 meters above the ground, the hoe would undoubtedly be rock steady as a drop from such a height would be fatal. Damn, is someone calling me? Luo Feng noticed his phone ringing and, with one hand gripping the Swallowtail Hoe, he pulled out his phone with the other hand. Is it a call from Qin Rubing? Is it related to the auction today? Hey, Long-legged Woman? Are you not going to call me brother this time? Luo Feng teased upon answering the call. Luo Feng, I heard youre going mountain climbing. Are you climbing now? I can rent a helicopter for you! As soon as Qin Rubing found out about his plans, she immediately called him, her voice filled with panic. Climbing a peak over 200 meters tall? Is he sure about this? Uh, have you been living in a rural area? Im already halfway up! Luo Feng said while gripping the phone with one hand. What? Are you crazy? Are you seriously sick? She yelled at him, outraged. And youre answering calls while mountain climbing? Wasnt it you who called me? Otherwise, I would not have picked up! Luo Feng retorted sarcastically. Ugh, you jerk! Be careful! If you run out of energy, just come back down! Qin Rubing snapped before hanging up, not daring to disturb him any further. She picked up her phone and stared intently at Luo Fengs live stream, not even daring to breathe heavily as if she would somehow blow him down. The man was insane. Previously, he had used his hoe to disable landmines, and now he was climbing up a mountain with it. Damn! People say that ones strength fades as one climb higher, but Old Luo seems to get stronger the further he goes! someone commented in the chat. Yeah, his movements are becoming more and more skilled! Does this guy ever get tired? Luo Feng accelerated his pace, going faster and faster, becoming more fierce the higher he climbed. The livestream viewers were dumbfounded. In less than an hour, he had reached the top of the mountain. As for those who wanted to rent a helicopter, they cursed in disbelief upon seeing Luo Feng having already reached the top. Hey, I dont need the helicopter anymore! Its useless now! What? No refunds? I didnt even ride your helicopter! Why would I pay? Youre only refunding half? Thats more like it! But make it cheaper next time! No next time? Get lost! Youre so slow, youve cost me a fortune! .. The host is so cunning! He must have calculated the helicopters arrival time! Yeah, the nearest aviation company would take an hour to get here, so he probably took this into account! This streamer always rents helicopters for transportation, so he definitely knows the aviation companys speed better than us! What a waste of my tens of thousands of yuan! That mad lad actually made all the way up there! Many of the treasure hunters who were not short of money, had the thought that if Luo Feng were to fail his ascent, they would be able to strike a fortune. However, never in their wildest dreams had they expected Luo Feng to make his way to the top within an hour. Ill chop! I chop! And Ill chop again! After reaching a small platform at the peak, Luo Feng took out the Jungle Blade from his waist and began chopping away the overgrown vegetation and weeds blocking the entrance to the cave. In no time, he had cleared away the plants near the cave entrance. It took about 52 minutes to get up here, right? Thats pretty fast! If I get another chance to climb, Im sure I can shave off at least another 12 minutes! Luo Feng mumbled before putting his phone back into his pocket and entering the cave. Inside, the cave was refreshingly cool. It would be the perfect spot to escape the summer heat. The entrance was about 2 meters wide, and the cave was about 5 meters deep. The farther in he went, the lower the ceiling became. Everyone, this appears to be a naturally formed cave! Luo Feng concluded. He reasoned that no one would bother carving a cave so high up the mountain, let alone during the rebel kings escape. Additionally, there were no traces of man-made excavation on the cave walls. Ah? Is this all thats in the cave? the viewers commented. The risk and reward are not proportional at all! Inside the cave, there were only a few scattered boxes. The number of boxes paled in comparison to what he found during his previous treasure hunts. Unfazed, Luo Feng sat down and casually opened a box beside him. Upon lifting the lid, he noticed a layer of dust covering the contents. The box had not been buried, so no dirt had gotten inside, only dust. What he found inside was not silver ingots but something even better: various artifacts. Luo Feng picked up an item, wiped off the dust, and revealed what looked like a bracelet made of polished agate beads. Even after many years, its luster remained clearly visible. Such a beautiful bracelet! Old Luo, youve struck it rich! Time for a giveaway! a viewer exclaimed. Yes, its an agate bracelet, Luo Feng confirmed, setting it aside. He brushed off the dust from the other items in the box, revealing more agate pieces, mostly bracelets and pendants. There was even a delicate agate teacup. One by one, Luo Feng pulled out more astonishing agate items, such as a brush washer, a small bowl, and an incense burner. The viewers were amazed. Damn, theyre all made from agate? Thats crazy! Could a box of government-issued silver be worth more than these? one viewer asked. Smiling, Luo Feng replied, I havent opened the other boxes yet, so I dont know. But this box alone is worth more than a box of government-issued silver for sure! He arranged the agate items in neat rows and said, If Im not mistaken, these items belonged to Prince Zhou Ding, the fifth son of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang. Who is Prince Zhou Ding? Is he from the Zhou Dynasty? Guys, a little history knowledge would tell you that hes the fifth son of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang! another viewer chimed in. Luo Feng explained, Prince Zhou Ding was a very sensible and respected prince. Emperor Yongle, Zhu Di, treated him well and gave him many gifts, including a box of agate items. Prince Zhou Ding was the top connoisseur of agate at the time! He continued, The agate items from his residence were known as Zhou Wang Style ornaments. He would select the best pieces and send them to the palace. These agate items were probably looted by the rebel king when he captured the capital. Three of them are among Prince Zhou Dings favorite designs and are considered the Three Excellences of Ming Dynasty Agate Artifacts.'' After examining the items, Luo Feng put them back in the box and prepared to open another one. However, due to the poor angle and lighting, he had not noticed something else in the cave. Upon moving his flashlight, to his surprise, he discovered two tiger skins on the wall, one large and one small, seemingly sewn together. He wondered if there was something hidden behind them. There must be something inside! the viewers speculated. Whatever is sealed by tiger skins must be valuable! After carefully removing the tiger skins, Luo Feng felt a silky texture. Is it clothing? What kind of garment could be so important that it was sealed with tiger skins? Could it be Emperor Lis dragon robe? As the king of all beasts, the tiger would only be a fitting cover for a dragon robe, right? Chapter 213 - 213 Shocking! The Undisputed Number One Cultural Relic in History! (1) 213 Shocking! The Undisputed Number One Cultural Relic in History! (1) F*ck! !!! !!!! Luo Feng exclaimed. Damn, hand-copied manuscripts by the emperor? Are you sure, Old Luo? You arent feverish, are you? How is this possible? These are Taoist scriptures, not imperial edicts. Why would the emperor copy them himself? Did he have nothing better to do? Luo Fengs speculation was too bold, and everyone found it hard to believe. Isnt it clearly written here? Nurture the mysterious and embrace the authentic, guard'' The name was too long, so Luo Feng did not bother to continue reading. What is this? Its so long! It sounds like a Taoist title, right? Whose Taoist title is this long? I looked it up, and this is Emperor Jiajings Taoist title Ha, thats right! Luo Feng nodded in agreement. Feixuan Zhenjun was Jiajings first Taoist instructor! In ancient times, the more Taoist titles you had, the more prestigious you were. Later on, Jiajing changed his title three more times, and this jade plaque has his third title written on it. You should all know that this emperor was a strange character back in the Ming dynasty. He spent decades without attending court and devoted himself to cultivating immortality instead, haha! Luo Feng shook his head and said, No wonder he was able to collect such a complete set of Taoist scriptures. After all, he was the emperor! I just want to ask, are these things valuable? They are Taoist scriptures, after all. I dont care if theyre valuable or not, as long as theyre classics! Its not surprising if this non-serious emperor is Jiajing. Its not surprising at all! As for their value, Luo Feng was unsure, but they were certainly quite precious. In his eyes, such hand-copied manuscripts by emperors were very rare. The value of these items would depend on the buyer. Some people might like blue-and-white porcelain, while others might prefer paintings by famous artists. These items would likely be highly sought after by wealthy Taoist enthusiasts. After carefully storing these items, Luo Feng became anxious as he approached the last two chests. What on earth was the rebel king thinking, stealing the emperors hand-copied manuscripts and hiding them in a cave? Did he wish to follow Jiajings footsteps and pursue immortality as well? It was not impossible. Which emperor throughout history did not desire eternal life? Most emperors pursued immortality because they had already reached the pinnacle of power and had no other ambitions. If that was the case, it would not be surprising. The fourth chest was longer, measuring at about 2 meters wide, much larger than the previous ones. Upon opening it, Luo Feng found a layer of oil paper covering it. After carefully removing it, he discovered a collection of bamboo tubes wrapped in cowhide beneath. Uh Seeing the contents, Luo Feng could not help but grin. Rebel king, I am truly grateful to your entire lineage. Of course, Luo Feng was expressing happiness, not resentment. As for the purpose of the cowhide-wrapped bamboo tubes, they might not be valuable in themselves, but their contents could be priceless. Each tube was about 1.7 meters long, making for an enormous artifact. So, what could be stored inside? Paintings and calligraphy? Such items were the darlings of auctions. If that were the case, would Qin Rubing, the long-legged beauty, not jump for joy and give him a kiss? Perhaps she would even wrap her legs around him as she jumped. Cough, cough Regardless, since they were items that the rebel king had painstakingly hidden here, if they were indeed paintings and calligraphy, they must be extraordinary. To single-handedly select such a high mountain peak and store so many paintings and calligraphy works, it could only mean they were of immense value. Are these cowhide-wrapped bamboo tubes? Do they contain paintings and calligraphy? Damn! Take a heart-calming pill first, then open it quickly, host! I cant stand it anymore! Just put me out of my misery! The viewers were not fools. Seeing these objects, they were almost certain that paintings and calligraphy were inside. Luo Feng glanced at the tubes, which only filled half of the wooden box. There were 14 tubes in total. With a sense of anticipation akin to opening a mystery box, Luo Feng carefully took out the contents from one of the tubes, revealing a corner wrapped in silk. He pinched the corner, finding it well-preserved, and then brought out the entire piece. It measured around 45 centimeters in width. Upon unfolding it, he found it to be about 1.8 meters long. Instead of placing it on the ground, Luo Feng joined the previous two chests to serve as a makeshift table. With a radiant smile, Luo Feng explained, This is the Snowy Lu Ting painting from the Northern Song Dynasty, created by the painter Liang Shimin. As you can see, its painted on silk. This is a color painting on silk. Isnt this painting in a museum on Taiwan? So, is this a fake? Luo Feng laughed and said, There are two parts to this painting! The one that ended up on Taiwan is the lower part. What I have here is the upper part! Moreover, you can see the inscription by Emperor Song Huizong, the artists signature, and the original mounting style. In terms of rarity, it is far more valuable than the one on Taiwan, which has changed hands and been remounted many times. Chuang Wang indeed had a discerning eye! Yes! This painting has been highly praised on Taiwan! What a pity! Such a valuable upper part is in the hands of the host? Chapter 214 - 214 Shocking! The Undisputed Number One Cultural Relic in History! (2) 214 Shocking! The Undisputed Number One Cultural Relic in History! (2) Display it immediately, and show them whos boss! But who is this Liang Shimin? I have never heard of him. Is he famous? You have never heard of him? What about Along the River During the Qingming Festival? You must have heard of that. Ah, so he is the author. I knew the painting but not the person behind it. It could be said that the first painting they unveiled was already a breathtaking masterpiece. As a result, Luo Feng was even more excited about the bamboo tubes that were yet to be opened. After carefully rolling the painting back up and placing it in its tube, he took out the second item. It was another painting, or rather, calligraphy. The characters were strong and powerful, with a natural flow. It had the aura of a great calligraphy master. Even though Luo Feng was not well-versed in calligraphy, he could still tell whether it was good or not. To him, this was a fine sample. When he saw the signature, he was quite surprised. Whose calligraphy is this? It looks really good, far better than the ugly writing of modern times! Haha! A doctors cursive script is the most illegible and worthy of being passed down! Nonsense! That stuff is just gibberish. Only an archaeologist can decipher it! It should be a genuine piece by Zhu Zhanji! Luo Feng said calmly. Really? The great Zhu Zhanji? Wow! A genuine piece by the emperor? I knew it! The writing is so beautiful! A life for a life, ten thousand lives! The sun and moon, mountains and rivers are still there. Please take your time, everyone. As soon as Zhu Zhanji was mentioned, a series of famous lines from the Ming dynasty emerged. Of course, everyone knew that Zhu Zhanji was the Cricket Emperor, but when it came to calligraphy, he was truly a master. Although Zhu Zhanji was not as renowned as Emperor Huizong of the Song dynasty in terms of calligraphy, he was not far behind and was by no means overshadowed. It was just that Emperor Huizong was too fond of showing off, which led to his fame. Emperor Huizong was obsessed, while Emperor Zhu Zhanji perhaps only had a keen interest. After all, cricket was his primary passion. Pity, though, that the value of this scroll might not be as high as works from other masters. However, Luo Feng had no intention of selling it. He intended to hang the genuine piece of work by the Xuande Emperor within his own villa. How impressive would that be? Quickly, he took out the third scroll, which turned out to be another calligraphy piece. But this time, the signature was Zhu Youjians. Ah, it is Zhu Youjians? Host, you cannot keep this painting. It has a terrible omen. Are the last emperors items not popular in the antique world? Who says they are not popular? There are so many items from Emperor Chongzhen, and people still fight over them. If it is not popular, just give it to me. I am not afraid of the last emperors bad luck. My horoscope is strong; I feel I deserve to have it. Luo Feng chuckled. Even if this item was the last emperors calligraphy piece, it still had some value. It could be said that such things were frowned upon by some in the market, but there were not many such people. The subsequent bamboo tubes contained mostly calligraphy pieces, all by various emperors. They were likely treasures seized by the rebel king from the imperial palace. Luo Feng opened one of the remaining 2 tubes to find another painting, depicting a lush, ink-colored grapevine with plump, glistening fruits hanging from the branches. In the top left corner, there was a poem: Half a lifetime in destitution, now an old man, I stand alone in my study, whistling in the evening breeze. Pearls beneath my pen have no place to sell; idly, I cast them amidst the wild vines. Tianchi. What a treasure, Luo Feng exclaimed. This is the Ink Grapevine! A paper ink painting created by the Ming dynasty painter Xu Wei! Before anyone could react, Luo Feng continued, You might not recognize this painting, but during the Ming dynasty, it was widely circulated among the people. It was recorded in many ancient books, but no one has seen the original. A great calligrapher of the Ming dynasty? One of the three great talents? Is it genuine with the signature intact? How could there be any fakes in the rebel kings collection? Luo Feng spoke up, Indeed, this is a genuine piece by Xu Wei, and it is extremely precious. Among his few surviving paintings, none compares to this one. Why is this one more valuable? Old Luo are you trying to inflate the price? Who cares if hes inflating the price? Are you here to meddle with someone inflating antique prices? Hahaha, right, you cant even afford his cheapest antiques! Luo Feng chuckled, The value of a painting depends on its age, the artist, and the content! What is Xu Weis greatest strength? According to him, it is calligraphy first, poetry second, literary talent third, and painting fourth. This man was a genius. This painting features poetry, painting, and calligraphy. It contains three out of four of the ancient arts! None of his other works boast all three elements. Thats why this should be his most valuable piece. However, I can only say it is the most valuable, not necessarily the most expensive. That depends on the market. But generally, the most valuable is also the most expensive! Is there anything you dont know, host? Can a painting have so many rules? What are the ancient Four Arts? Idiot, its calligraphy, painting, poetry, wine, and tea! Zither, chess, calligraphy , painting, poetry, wine, and flowers C he was proficient in all of them back in the day. Now, the five have changed: the melody of the zither, the landscape of the sword, and the charm of poetry, wine, and tea! Chapter 215 - 215 Shocking! The Undisputed Number One Cultural Relic in History! (3) 215 Shocking! The Undisputed Number One Cultural Relic in History! (3) Damn, even Huan Zhu1 is here? Can this painting be as amazing as the emperors own works? Well, when it comes to raw skill, you cant really compare them. After all, Xu Wei was a professional, and the emperor was merely a hobbyist. Had the emperors works not belonged to him, they would be treated as second-class works at best. As far as Im concerned, Emperor Zhu Zhanjis works definitely qualifies as first-rate. As for the last painting. As soon as it was taken out and unfurled, Luo Feng knew that it was a painting. The composition was intricate with winding streams running through the landscape, trees and houses lining the banks, and rice fields dotting the scene. In the background, distant mountains clearly conveyed spatial depth. The brushstrokes were delicate and vivid. It was clearly a painting depicting ancient rural life There was also a poem written on the piece: In April, farming in the south is thriving, Hemp steeped, grains soaked with methods surviving. Dont speak of fragility, idle and frail, Weaving machines sound all night without fail. Luo Feng could not help but gasp in surprise. Well, well, well. This person might not be the most renowned figure in the world of calligraphy and painting. But he is certainly one the most well-known. Most would undoubtedly recognize his name. He was Tang Bohu, the leader of the Four Talented Scholars of Jiangnan. Known for both his extraordinary talent in both poetry and painting, as well as his eight wives Ahem, ahem. In any case, the films that were produced about him had played no small part in skyrocketing his fame. Even without those films, however, he was an entity destined for fame. The man was an internet celebrity of the calligraphy and painting world, and though he was not as legendary as the great painter Wu Daozi, you must believe that he was even more famous than the painting sage! Look, doesnt it resemble a rural version of the Scenic Mountains and Rivers painting? Hahaha! Damn, a rural version? Isnt this just an ancient pastoral scene? Whats with the rural version? Its hilarious. The cave is so dark; whose signature is it? I want to know! Umm, its Tang Bohus. You all know him, right? I wont say more! Luo Feng chuckled, Of course, its worth mentioning his eight wives If I get rich this time, Ill find eight wives too. Theyll be a flight attendant, a campus beauty, a teacher, ummm. Damn! Damn! Host, stop talking! Sorry, Ill be right back! Bro, remember to wash your hands when you come back! Tang Bohu? This work should be worth quite a bit, right? An internet celebrity-level painter! Luo Feng truly had not expected to find a painting by Tang Bohu. To be fair, there were many of his works still in existence. Of course, there were several painters with numerous extant works, but he was unique. Generally, when there were many works, the prices of their pieces would not fetch high prices. Tang Bohu was an anomaly in the sense that no matter how many of his works were on the market, each one would still fetch for relatively high prices. It was for this reason he was called an internet celebrity-level painter. To explain, nowadays, if you wanted to shake hands with an internet celebrity, dont even think about paying less than 300 yuan. For 30 thousand, you would be lucky to be able to connect with them on WeChat. Even if the service and interaction they provide are subpar, they still charge egregious fees. The same could be said of Tang Bohus paintings, which, upon entering the markets, would instantly be snatched up Being a member of the Four Talented Scholars of Jiangnan and the blockbuster film, Tang Bohu was a historical internet celebrity. The painting is indeed impressive! Truly worthy of being created by one of the four great talents of the Jiangnan region! Luo Feng admired the painting once more before carefully putting it away. The host has struck gold this time, hasnt he? Tang Bohus paintings and calligraphy works are worth a fortune. I just looked it up, and his painting Clothes Overlooking Lushan Waterfall sold for an astronomical price! It was an international transaction! How much was the astronomical price? 590 million! Are you kidding? 590 million from how many years ago? 13 years ago! So, thats equivalent to around 800 million now? Of course, and I forgot to mention that its in US dollars! What? So, thats about 4 billion yuan? You need to calculate it based on the exchange rate 13 years ago, so its around 3.7 billion! So, 3.7 billion from 13 years ago is equivalent to around 5 billion now, right? Its not that much, but its certainly around 4.8 billion! Dont just consider the price, take everything into account! [ Qin Ru Bing: Is that fake news? ] Wow, the Long-legged Woman! The wife has arrived! Why didnt the wife climb the peak with the host and join in on unboxing the treasures? Has the wife finished her work? Is she going to join the host in treasure hunting! Thats right. When Old Luo gets frustrated with digging, we can at least appreciate the beautiful figure of the long-legged beauty! Her legs are the most perfect Ive ever seen! Dont think about it; its hard to control yourself! Turn left when you go out, and dont forget to bring tissues! Is the wife here to debunk the rumors? Fake news? Of course, Luo Feng had also seen that news at the time. He thought it was fake as well. A few hundred million dollars for an antique? Was it possible? It was just a painting after all. Even the wealthiest of people would not squander money like that. Such an amount was enough to buy dozens of fighter jets, after all. A good fighter jet would cost around 10 million US dollars. Oh well, I kind of missed you, Long-legged Woman. How are you? Upon seeing Qin Rubings comment, Luo Feng naturally greeted her. However, the rich second-generation heirs were not happy. Zhang Shunyong: I sent you so many messages, and youve never replied to a single one. An Peng: He cant help it, this guy prioritizes women over everything else. Li Shishi: I wonder if he would respond if I were to send a message? Emmm, hello Shishi! Luo Feng smiled, And who else was there? I was away for a moment so I didnt catch the other messages! Zhang Shunyong: Damn! Youre going to lose your local wealthy followers! An Peng: Hmm, ignored again. After putting away the scroll, Luo Feng directed his attention to the last chest. The first chest contained agate. The second chest housed an imperial jade seal, a golden bowl, and a tiger head plaque. The third one contained the emperors handwritten manuscripts. And he had just unboxed a chest full of precious calligraphy and paintings. Without a doubt, the fifth box would contain something extraordinary as well. After all, it was the only one with a lock. Luo Feng slammed his Swallowtail Hoe onto the lock, cracking it open with a single strike. Damn, books? Seeing a chest full of books, Luo Feng felt a bit disheartened. Although, from an archaeological value perspective, these items were more valuable than paintings and calligraphy. They recorded a lot of information, after all. Paintings and calligraphy were merely art pieces, with lower archaeological value. However, his viewers were not fans of books. Plus, the value of books was not very high. He randomly picked up a book with a peach-pink cover. It was about half a meter long, 30 centimeters wide, and 5 centimeters thick. However, when he saw the four characters written on the cover Luo Feng almost fainted His head was buzzing Good heavens. In a way, this could be the most valuable historical artifact ever Chapter 216 - 216 Luo Fengs Unbelievable Luck! Military Protection Provided! (1) 216 Luo Fengs Unbelievable Luck! Military Protection Provided! (1) Holy cow! Could this really be it? Truthfully speaking, Luo Feng was a little baffled at this moment. What he held in his hands was none other than a part of the Yongle Encyclopedia, commissioned by the Yongle Emperor of the Ming dynasty. Throughout Chinas thousands of years of history, there are only a few treasures that have managed to span both the ancient and modern worlds, sought after and coveted by countless individuals. Among them are the twelve animal-head sculptures from the Qing dynasty, the Nine Tripod Cauldrons, the Imperial Jade Seals, and the Yellow Emperors Xuanyuan Sword. These artifacts all bear witness to the pinnacle of power. In a sense, if one were to rank these treasures, the Yongle Encyclopedia would undoubtedly take first place. It is not for its exquisite craftsmanship, nor for the impressive materials used in its construction. Rather, it is due to it being a collection of books whose significance surpasses that of any other antique. So, what exactly is the Yongle Encyclopedia? The Yongle Encyclopedia is a classified compilation of ancient Chinese texts produced during the reign of the Yongle Emperor Zhu Di, led by Xie Jin and Yao Guangxiao. Originally titled Wenxian Dacheng, the emperor himself later wrote a preface and bestowed upon it the name Yongle Encyclopedia. The work consists of 22,877 chapters (including a 60-chapter catalog), spanning 11,095 volumes, and containing approximately 370 million characters, drawing from 8 thousand sources from ancient times to the present. In 1403, the first year of the Yongle era, Zhu Di resolved to create a monumental work that would showcase the might of his nation and benefit future generations. Its purpose was to compile all available works since the beginning of written records, covering a vast array of subjects such as astronomy, geography, yin and yang, divination, medicine, Buddhism, Taoism, and various crafts and techniques. Initially, Xie Jin was appointed to oversee the project, which included a team of 147 scholars. Within a year, they completed the Wenxian Dacheng, but Zhu Di was far from satisfied upon reading it. He then appointed Yao Guangxiao as the project supervisor and expanded the team to 2,196 members (totaling over 3,000 participants). The final version was completed in 1407, and Zhu Di personally wrote a preface and bestowed the collection with the name Yongle Encyclopedia. The entire work was copied by hand, and was finally finished in 1408. The existence of the original Yongle Encyclopedia at the Yongling Mausoleum remains uncertain, but numerous copies have suffered a tragic fate, mostly destroyed by fire and warfare. A significant portion was also stolen under the guise of repairs, with only 800 volumes remaining, scattered around the world. The content of the Yongle Encyclopedia covers classics, history, philosophy, and literature, touching on subjects such as astronomy, geography, yin and yang, medicine, divination, Buddhist and Taoist scriptures, drama, crafts, and agriculture. It encompasses the knowledge and wealth of the Chinese nation over thousands of years. The Encyclopedia Britannica refers to the Yongle Encyclopedia as the largest encyclopedia in the history of the world and an important symbol of Chinese culture. All this information can be found through research, and it is quite complex. To put it simply, it was the largest encyclopedia in the world to this day. Consider the popular novel, Battle Through the Heavens, which spans several million characters. The Yongle Encyclopedia contains several billion characters, which is equivalent to hundreds of copies of the novel. Bear in mind that back then, there were no keyboards for typing; everything was transcribed by hand. Furthermore, they had to compile and gather all the information. Unlike modern novels that sometimes use filler text, ancient Chinese writing aimed to be as concise as possible, so each character was meaningful and carefully chosen. In essence, during the reign of the Ming dynastys Emperor Zhu Di, the nations resources were gathered to compile all available information, myths, stories, poetry, and strange tales into a single encyclopedia. Its practical significance truly surpasses that of any other cultural relic. Damn! Am I seeing this right? The Yongle Encyclopedia? Is it really the Yongle Encyclopedia? Wow! To see the Yongle Encyclopedia in my lifetime? I must be blessed! Forgive my lack of knowledge, but what is this thing that has everyone so excited? Luo Feng, suppressing his excitement, did not immediately open the book. Even though it was well-preserved, he dared not flip through it. If he were to accidentally damage even a single page, the repercussions would be disastrous. He carefully set down the first volume and picked up another. It was yet another volume of the Yongle Encyclopedia. Luo Feng was certain that this entire box likely contained more volumes. Guys, your host has not only struck it rich this time, but he has also made a significant contribution to the preservation of our nations history! This is the original manuscript of the Yongle Encyclopedia! According to the records in the Yongle Encyclopedia, during the Qing dynasty, there were many copies of the encyclopedia back then! However, they were continuously lost. With more than 10 thousand volumes, even during peaceful times, some would inevitably go missing! From the original 10 thousand plus volumes, by the time of the Qing Dynasty, only an estimated of 8 thousand or so remained! Later, during the invasion of the Eight-Nation Alliance, the remaining volumes were either looted or burned; no one knows for sure. In any case, the total number of volumes remaining in the world today is far below the number of its original volumes. Only around 200 volumes remain, and they are housed in various Western nations collections. Of course, Chinas major museums also store several dozen of its volumes. In other words, from the initial ten thousand volumes, only 200 remain worldwide after centuries of dynastic changes. What a pity! Frankly, if we could find all of them, many historical mysteries might be solved! For example, many lost medical techniques are said to be documented within. Also, personal affairs of the previous dynasties Wu Zetian, Li Shimin, and Li Zhi are recorded here. Even some events from ancient times may be included! But many volumes have been lost! Where is Genghis Khans tomb from the Yuan dynasty? Where is the real burial site of Zhuge Liang? Perhaps the secrets of Emperor Qin Shihuangs search for the elixir of immortality can be found within! After all, this monumental work represents the collective effort of the Ming dynasty, a superpower of its time, dedicating half of its financial resources to gather all available literature and records! Chapter 217 - 217 Luo Fengs Unbelievable Luck! Military Protection Provided! (2) 217 Luo Fengs Unbelievable Luck! Military Protection Provided! (2) How much do you think the actual value of such an item would be? Luo Feng posed the question. Well, lets put it this way. Suppose that, at present, the people of China only know 20% of their own history. With the Yongle Encyclopedia in hand, we could increase our understanding of Chinese history by at least 5%. Combined, that would make our historical knowledge reach 25%. After all, this is a collection of several billion characters, and unlike contemporary novels, which can take tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of words to describe trivial matters, the ancient texts are all boiled down to their very essence. Can you imagine how much information is contained in these billions of characters? In my possession is a chest full of volumes from the encyclopedia, and I reckon that there are around a few dozen volumes in here. Compared to the full 10,000 volumes, its still far from complete. Perhaps these were the volumes that the rebel king seized when he invaded the capital? However, he must not have taken them all, or else the Qing dynasty would not have inherited 8 thousand of its volumes. Luo Feng was filled with regret. He sincerely wished that the complete Yongle Encyclopedia, a legacy of his ancestors, could reappear in its entirety some day. Zhu Dis original intention in creating the encyclopedia was indeed commendable. However, the changing dynasties, the plundering and hiding of the volumes, had made it difficult to preserve the work in its entirety. Damn! It really is such a pity! a viewer exclaimed. The collection of books must contain a wealth of information that we are unaware of, right? Is each volume worth at least 10 million? If its the Yongle Encyclopedia, a single volume could be worth hundreds of millions of yuan! But it also depends on the recorded content within the volumes! Perhaps there are some lost poetry collections within it? Anyway, I am completely fascinated by it. The Yongle Encyclopedia is truly incredible! After packing up the chest containing the Yongle Encyclopedia, Luo Feng then inspected all the chests exteriors, walking around them several times to ensure none of them were damaged. Upon discovering no issues, Luo Feng then brought the chests out of the cave. He immediately called the aviation company to arrange for a helicopter and asked them to bring some additional items he needed. Have you written everything down? Yes, Mr. Luo, its all noted! After arranging for the helicopter, Luo Feng went back into the cave and looked at the tiger skin. He had already asked the aviation company to prepare a 3-meter-long and 3-meter-wide titanium alloy display board for the tiger skin, so that it would not be affected by the wind during transport. Additionally, he had also ordered 2 custom-made aluminum alloy containers to store the wooden chests, as said chests were too dilapidated to be considered safe housing for the items contained within them. Although the boxes were sturdy, the treasures they contained were too valuable. It was always better to be safe than sorry. The value of the Yongle Encyclopedia, for instance, was incalculable, as it depended on the value of the recorded content. For example, if it recorded the location of mineral deposits, such information might be worth billions. However, if it contained lost poetry from a certain literary figure, and if people did not like the works of that figure, the value would be much lower. After hanging up the phone, Luo Feng went to the cave entrance and checked the time. It was already 5:30 PM, and the sun was about to set. Guys, lets spend the rest of the stream waiting for the helicopter to arrive! Luo Feng announced, sitting at the cave entrance. With a rather boastful tone, he added, Ive really made a fortune this time. With this, I can afford 10 models a day for the rest of my life. His viewers rolled their eyes at him and chided, Enough already! However, they all agreed that the treasures Luo Feng had found were truly extraordinary and enough to make anyone envious. A chest of agates, an imperial jade seal, a gold tiger head plaque, genuine paintings by great artists like Tang Bohu and Xu Wei, as well as the emperors handwritten manuscripts, not to mention the tiger skin that could possibly house a dragon robe C their combined value was immeasurable. Any one of these items would be enough to send the entire countrys museums into a frenzy. They did not bother calling Luo Feng to reserve any items for them, as they knew they would not be able to convince him to do so. Their only choice was to hurry over and participate in the auction. As Luo Feng looked down the mountain, he saw that the once-desolate, uninhabited area had been flooded by over 2,000 people. The foot of the mountain and the surrounding county town were even more congested, with hundreds of cars jammed together. The three waves of treasure discoveries had ignited a frenzy at Dalong Mountain. Numerous local traffic police and public security officers had even been dispatched to maintain order. Everyone was curious and expectant, wondering if there would be a fourth treasure site. Some treasure hunters had already stopped watching the live stream and ventured deeper into the mountains to search for a potential fourth site themselves. If they were to find something, they would become incredibly wealthy, just like Luo Feng. Meanwhile, in Jiangnan Province, a famous TV host was dispatched from the provincial television station to cover the story. Due to the traffic congestion and the need to climb the mountain, she decided to rent a helicopter instead of driving. The host, Lin Zixuan, was a beautiful pillar of the station, whose official age was 27 or 28, but in reality, she was 31 years old. Nevertheless, she still looked like a beautiful young girl, thanks to her excellent self-care. She was the type of mature beauty that many men adored. As the helicopter made a lot of noise, the reporter had to speak loudly to describe the content of her upcoming interview. Hello, everyone! We have breaking news for you! Deep in Dalong Mountain of the Dalong County in Jiangnan, an outdoor treasure hunting livestreamer has discovered a large number of treasures left behind by the rebel king stored within a cave! Among these treasures are one of the 24 jade seals from the Ming dynasty, a gold tiger head plaque used by the imperial guard, an imperial jade ornament, handwritten books by the emperor, and authentic works by Tang Bohu! Chapter 218 - 218 Luo Fengs Unbelievable Luck! Military Protection Provided! (3) 218 Luo Fengs Unbelievable Luck! Military Protection Provided! (3) Among them, the most precious and arguably the item with the highest actual value is a chest containing dozens of volumes of the Yongle Encyclopedia! We are now urgently heading to the unnamed peak at the base of Dalong Mountain! We will get more updates and report to everyone! Many elderly people would not usually pay attention to livestreams, but hearing it from the official news channels was a different story. They enjoyed watching the news, and this sudden breaking news had shocked the middle-aged and elderly viewer base! Families throughout the nation were discussing Luo Fengs latest find. What? What are they talking about? Apparently someone found some treasures? And among them was a jade seal? The treasures of the rebel king? I think Ive heard my elders talk about it! It sounded like a myth, so not many people bothered to look for it, right? How much money will this young man make? On television, where bullet comments and chatrooms were not possible, the older viewers could only discuss the events with their family members. Throughout the region, more and more middle-aged and elderly people were learning about the discovery. Of course, at this moment, Luo Fengs news completely dominated Weibos trending topics. Of the top 50 topics, almost all of them were related to Luo Feng. Only the news about a young idol cutting his finger yet continuing to act seemed out of place at rank 32. It was apparent that the popularity of this young star was quite significant. Could the news of a cut finger really compete with these treasures? If he had broken his leg instead, would he have ranked first on the trending list? [ Jade Seal! ] [ Yongle Encyclopedia! ] [ Authentic Tang Bohu Works of Art! ] [ Emperors Handwritten Scriptures! ] These 4 topics were undoubtedly at the forefront of the topic rankings. Something like the jade seal was the most eye-catching and surely ranked first. The Yongle Encyclopedia followed, which was trailed behind by the internet celebrity, Tang Bohus pieces of art. Countless users of the site were left utterly confused. How did Weibos trending list suddenly turn into a treasure exhibition? What had happened? With such intense popularity, even the central media had sprung into action. They were all busy writing articles about the event. The news had to be reported as soon as possible. The international response was not weak either. People in Japan and Korea were discussing the event on various forums. Although the Westerners response was not as high on a nation-scale, when the influence of Europe and the United States was combined, Luo Fengs popularity was quite substantial. While the popularity in individual countries might not be high, the accumulated interest was unprecedented. Of course, at this moment, various museums and wealthy individuals across the nation were also flocking to Dalong Mountain. No one was foolish enough to drive, and instead, they had all taken helicopters at public expense. There were more than a dozen helicopters parked at the base of the mountain, and the number only increased as time went by. Although the wealthy individuals knew that they could not afford, nor dared to compete for some of the national treasures, they could still bid for some of the less important treasures. For example, Tang Bohus paintings and calligraphy were not considered national treasures. Then, there were also the ordinary agate items which they could have a chance to purchase. Sigh, if only I had a model here to serve me tea and water, Im so tired! Luo Feng sat at the entrance of the cave and dozed off in front of his livestream. He had been opening chest after chest without replenishing his energy with energy drinks. The mental toll it had taken on him was even more exhausting than the physical energy he had exerted when climbing the mountain, as he had been on edge throughout the whole experience. Damn! The host looks so ugly when sleeping! Yeah! So ugly! In my opinion, rich people are all ugly! The ugliest is Principal Wang1, haha! Thats right! Hes freaking ugly! In China, the mentality of resenting the rich has always been mainstream. Take Principal Wang, for example. In reality, he could certainly be considered a handsome man. Unlike young idols who rely on their looks and must maintain their physique, protect their skin, and have perfect hairstyles, Principal Wang has no such obligation. Still, many people claim he is ugly. They do not look at themselves in the mirror and realize that even with beautifying camera filters and the perfect angle, they are not as good-looking as Principal Wang. To be honest, when dressed up, Principal Wang may not be the most handsome man, but he could definitely play a supporting role in a TV series. It was almost 8 in the evening when Luo Feng was awakened by the sound of a helicopters propellers. The aviation company had finally arrived. His phone was filled with numerous calls and text messages. Lower the rope! Luo Feng shouted to the helicopter above. He then carefully moved the chests out from the cave. Although there were not many items, it took him half an hour to transport the five chests and the tiger skin to the aircraft. At the foot of the unnamed mountain, a large group of treasure hunters had set up tents. They gazed at Luo Feng with resentful eyes. They were annoyed that although Luo Feng had told them the location of the treasures, they had not managed to find anything of value. All they had found were some ancient ropes, broken bowls, iron chains, and clothes. Lets go! Luo Feng climbed onto the helicopter, fastening the safety rope. About 10 minutes later, the helicopter landed at the foot of the mountain. Luo Feng was taken aback by the bustling scene C hundreds, perhaps thousands, of cars and many helicopters were parked there, making it even more lively than the city. Hello, who is this? Luo Feng answered a call from a stranger after landing. Hello, Mr. Luo. I am He Shunfang, the mayor of Dalong County! The top official of Dalong County was calling him? Hello, mayor, what can I do for you? Well, Mr. Luo, we have prepared a room for you. Can you come over now? A room? What do you mean? Luo Feng asked, puzzled. The governor of Sunzhou in Jiangnan Province has learned about your discovery of the Yongle Encyclopedia and has instructed me to cooperate with you. We must ensure the safe transportation of the Yongle Encyclopedia! We have contacted nearby counties armed police and the military to protect you and the encyclopedia. Wow! The governor himself? And the military? They were certainly taking the matter of the Yongle Encyclopedia very seriously. Alright, I will go to the arranged place soon. Please send me the address, and thank you! Youre welcome. But there will be military and armed police personnel contacting you later, so please answer their calls! No problem, thank you, mayor! After hanging up, Luo Feng received another call from the nearby military unit responsible for protection. After communicating with them, Luo Feng learned that wherever he went, a platoon and several armed police vehicles would accompany him for protection. Although the items belonged to Luo Feng, they were considered invaluable and irreplaceable to the entire nation, so the protection was necessary. Wow a whole platoon! This level of security is insane! However, eventually, Luo Feng realized that they were protecting the Yongle Encyclopedia, not him. This thought was rather frustrating. Arent people priceless treasures too? Why do they only care about the artifacts? It seemed as if people were less important than books. Chapter 219 - 219 A Grand Auction! The Price of the Yongle Encyclopedia Revealed? (1) 219 A Grand Auction! The Price of the Yongle Encyclopedia Revealed? (1) 10 minutes later, several black cars with sirens arrived at the scene. Although they could not enter, they blared their horns, forcing the curious onlookers and vehicles to move aside obediently. These vehicles were sent to protect Luo Feng on the ground, while helicopters from the military hovered above, providing aerial support. After all, with so many people around, it would be easy for someone with malicious intentions to cause serious trouble and potentially damage the priceless books. When the black police cars opened, fully armed police officers stepped out, carrying weapons that Luo Feng knew were loaded with bullets, ready to make some noise if anyone dared to cause trouble. Mr. Luo, I am Captain Chen. Where would you like these items transported? asked one of the officers. After shaking hands with Captain Chen, Luo Feng courteously replied, I need to go to the county town. No problem, Captain Chen nodded, turned around, and announced with a stern face, The event here is over for today. Everyone, please disperse. Theres nothing to see here. You might as well go home and watch the livestream. Despite some grumbling from the crowd about being bossed around, the onlookers eventually made way. The police officers, however, did not dare to help move the items from the chests, as they were far too valuable. Damaging them would entail a responsibility that no one could bear. Whats up with that camo-colored aircraft up there? Is that from the army? What about those black vehicles on the ground? Are they military police? Did the host call them over? Perhaps? The host is a real bigshot now, huh!? F*ck me! It seems that theyre here to protect the host? Its not that the host has become a bigshot! Rather, its the treasures themselves that are worth this much protection! Ah yeah, there is the Yongle Encyclopedia to take note of, after all! The onlookers discussed the helicopters and police cars that had been sent to protect Luo Feng. They marveled at the magnitude of Luo Fengs influence and how the treasures, especially the Yongle Encyclopedia, had managed to mobilize the military. Some people impatiently anticipated the upcoming livestream auction of these treasures. Once the last chest had been loaded onto the military helicopter, the police officers breathed a sigh of relief. Captain Chen immediately ordered, Well drive all the way to the county town. We must be there to protect the treasures when theyre unloaded from the helicopter! While the military helicopters transported the treasures, Luo Feng chose not to fly. Instead, he rode in one of the police cars to the county town. Although the treasures had left his side, the police wanted to ensure his safety to prevent any potential abductors from forcing him to hand over the items. Finally, past 11 pm, under the escort of various officials, both Luo Feng and the treasures were delivered safely to the Sanfeng Hotel in the county town. It was quite surprising to see the highest-ranking official of the county personally welcoming them at the hotel entrance, which only served to emphasize the importance of the treasures. A dense crowd had gathered outside the hotel, as word had somehow leaked that Luo Feng would be staying there. The hotel entrance was packed with local officials waiting to welcome them. As soon as the police officers arrived, they isolated the onlookers outside and set up a cordon. What is going on here? Has some big shot from the capital arrived? Definitely. How else would we see such a grand reception? I cannot understand why someone so important from the capital would come to a place like ours. Did you not see it on the internet? This is not just some important person; this is a live streamer! What? A livestreamer? Are you joking? No streamer could have this level of prestige. Exactly! Even the most popular streamers with millions or even hundreds of millions of fans could not expect such treatment, right? The comments were not unfounded. Forget about live streamers. Even the most popular celebrities would find it nearly impossible to receive such treatment. This was a helicopter from the Military Command in the sky, along with armed police vehicles on the ground, providing double-layer protection. Even a minor big shot from the capital would not receive such extensive protection. Only someone from the top 10 influential figures of the nation would enjoy such security. As such, who would possibly believe that a livestreamer would receive such treatment? Hehe, I told you to check the news. It is not because the live streamer is incredible, but because the treasures he found are! Leaving everything else aside, no one knows what is recorded in the Yongle Encyclopedia! Exactly! There is also the imperial jade seal and the emperors handwritten manuscripts! All of them are astonishing treasures! Thanks to the security perimeter, Luo Feng managed to get out of the car and smoothly reach the hotel entrance. After greeting the top official of Dalong County, Luo Feng entered the hotel and said to the staff, I would like a spacious presidential suite! Also, please bring me a pushcart. Y-Yes, sir! The hotel staff were baffled at this point. What kind of person was this? And with such protection? But they soon found out. It turned out he was a treasure hunter. They could not help but be impressed. Luo Feng transported the treasures, one box at a time, to his presidential suite. Chapter 220 - 220 A Grand Auction! The Price of the Yongle Encyclopedia Revealed? (2) 220 A Grand Auction! The Price of the Yongle Encyclopedia Revealed? (2) Outside, armed police and the special forces in the sky were closely monitoring the scene, ensuring that no trouble would arise. Miss Waitress, your outfit looks lovely. Could you please bring me a meal? Just some homemade dishes will do four dishes and a soup. After finishing his tasks, Luo Feng approached the front desk to order a meal. He was exhausted from days of strenuous activity and was finally able to enjoy a proper meal. While in the mountains, he had been living on biscuits, jerky, and wild vegetables, which he found quite frustrating. Mr. Luo, a group of your friends would like to stay at the hotel as well! Huh? Luo Feng looked outside the hotel to see his adorable friend, Shi Shi, among others. He replied to Captain Sun, Theyre all part of my treasure-hunting team. Let them stay at the hotel! As long as you guard my presidential suite, everything should be fine, right? All right, Captain Sun reluctantly agreed, nodding. Their mission was to protect Luo Feng without interfering with his life because he had not asked for their protection. If they felt that Luo Feng could not adequately protect the cultural relics, then they would purposely step in. However, that was not the case, and thus, they had no reason to interfere with his life for the time being. Thank you, Captain Sun, and everyone else! Ive caused you all a lot of trouble. I will donate 10 million to each of your departments! Luo Feng quickly made the donation. Often, no matter how wealthy one is, social status will remain low unless one donates generously. This was key to elevating ones social standing. Thank you, Mr. Luo. You are too kind! Also, I would like to treat everyone to a meal at the hotel. You have all worked hard! Luo Feng proposed once more. We appreciate the offer, but theres no need to treat us. Please take care of yourself and rest well. Tomorrow may be the most intense bidding war among major museums! Of course, we will also deploy more forces to protect the hotel, especially your room, Captain Sun said politely. All right, then! Since the others declined his invitation and it was not proper etiquette, Luo Feng decided not to insist. After all, donations were donations; there was no reason for any department to refuse them. Treating someone to a meal, on the other hand, carried a different meaning. Upon returning to his room, Luo Feng discovered that the special forces had personally inspected his food. He was being treated like royalty. For a moment, he entertained the idea of keeping the treasures to maintain this treatment. However, he ultimately decided not to trouble others in such a manner. Luo Feng wolfed down the food brought to his room and then took a hot bath. Although he would have loved to have a woman by his side to play poker and relax with, he had no girlfriend, and there was nothing he could do about it. Leaning against the headboard, Luo Feng proudly started his livestream and said, Brothers, you must have seen the videos uploaded by netizens about my treatment here. How is it? Luxurious, right? Luxurious! Unbelievably so! Only the top ten figures in the country would receive such treatment, right? I was at the scene, and I couldnt stop laughing. Some old folks were saying an emperor had arrived! Hahaha! Hey, host, lend me your treasures for a day, and let me enjoy this kind of treatment for just one day! Someone personally checks the food you eat, and the special forces inspect your accommodations before you can even move in! This is truly a presidential suite with presidential treatment! Luo Feng laughed and said, Ah, what a pity. If only there was a pretty lady by my side. To the viewers in the livestream, if you consider yourself a beautiful lady, please sign up quickly. I need someone to keep the bed warm! The system administrator reminded: Um Upon reading the ominous one-word message, Luo Feng immediately gave up on the thought. Luo Feng realized he had gone too far. He should avoid using words like bed warmer in the future and be more cautious. Me, me, me, me! Host Ill do it! Would you mind having a Korean girlfriend? And me, Im willing too! A bunch of ladies in the livestream, or perhaps not even ladies at all, eagerly volunteered. They were more than happy to offer their bodies in exchange for such an amazing boyfriend. Not only were the ladies willing, but some men were too. Okay okay, Ive had enough fun for now and I need to rest. I wont chat with you all any longer. Tomorrow might be the most exciting auction in the world! Be sure to come and watch on time! Whether or not I can afford 10 models a day depends on the results from tomorrows auction! Luo Feng chuckled and then turned off his phone before going to sleep. As Luo Feng gradually drifted off to sleep, the residents outside the hotel slowly dispersed. Of course, quite a few cars still entered the hotel, and they were mostly museum representatives waiting for the next days auction or wealthy, clean businesspeople. Otherwise, they would not even be allowed in. After checking into the hotel, the museum representatives found themselves unable to sleep. Instead, they gathered in their hotel suites to discuss what items they needed to secure during the auction. What would be difficult to obtain? What should they give up on? Should they settle for something else? It was already way past midnight, and the museum representatives were still deep in discussion. Meanwhile, Luo Feng was sound asleep, blissfully dreaming of kissing Su Meiji, while Qin Rubing cough, cough, cough Was crouching down beside them. Chapter 221 - 221 A Grand Auction! The Price of the Yongle Encyclopedia Revealed? (3) 221 A Grand Auction! The Price of the Yongle Encyclopedia Revealed? (3) Laughter filled the air. Suddenly, Li Shishi returned from work and began cooking. By now, they had already amassed a fortune of one trillion through treasure hunting, allowing them to enjoy life to the fullest. Lin Yide? Mr. Lin, you sure arrived quickly! The Shanghai Museum isnt late either! Hehe, enough chit-chat. The Yongle Encyclopedia belongs to our Guangdi Museum. Dont even think about it! Weve increased our budget! The Yongle Encyclopedia is ours for the taking. Outside the hotel, representatives from various museums were having their identities checked by armed police while holding up their entry cards. These days, only those who had proper identification could enter the hotel, making it impossible for ordinary people to gain entry. This small-town hotel was experiencing unprecedented good fortune, hosting a continuous stream of important guests for the first time. Hello, receptionist, this is our Zhu Dafus Mr. Zheng Bailin. Wed like a presidential suite! Using their identities as entrepreneurs, the folks from Zhu Dafu had been allowed entry into the hotel, and the one who greeted the receptionist was Manager Wang, who stood beside Zheng Bailing. Im sorry, gentlemen, but the presidential suites are all fully booked. We only have ordinary single rooms available, about 30 square meters, but I assure you that the facilities are complete! Is there any possibility of negotiating a swap? Manager Wang was speechless; when had billionaire Zheng Bailin ever stayed in a 30 square meter single room? Swap with whom? Who would you ask to swap with? Zheng Bailin snorted and then smiled at the receptionist. Ill take the 30 square meter single room. Manager Wang, youll have to sleep on the floor later! Truth be told, if they dawdled any longer, there might not even be any single rooms left. With so many wealthy people and government officials arriving, could they really afford to be picky? Sigh, when I first met this young fellow, I just thought he had a bit of luck. Now, hes being protected by the military and is staying in a presidential suite, while I can only stay in a single room! In all honesty, the saying, Dont look down on anyone, as they might change completely in three days, had truly manifested in Luo Feng. After arriving in the 30 square meter room, Zheng Bailin inspected the environment. Though somewhat disdainful, he accepted the situation and moved in. Manager Wang busied himself tidying the room and unpacking their belongings. Little Wang, do you think my daughter and Little Luo could become a couple? Suddenly, Zheng Bailin brought up the matter. As a trusted confidant, it was not unusual for him to discuss such issues with his subordinates. Theres no doubt, Miss Zheng is so beautiful and your only daughter. Its bound to happen. Little Luo is fortunate to be chosen by you as a son-in-law. Its not just about luck, right? Zheng Bailin smiled faintly. Given his capabilities in the world of treasures, Ive never seen anyone with more extensive knowledge or a more mysterious background. Perhaps hes from some ancient hidden sect. Otherwise, he wouldnt be so skilled in finding treasures. A hidden sect, like the legendary Ghost Valley Master? Manager Wang thought that this must be what his boss meant. Yes, after all, there have been countless talented individuals throughout Chinas thousands of years of history. Some magical sects are beyond your wildest imagination. They pass on their knowledge and expertise in certain fields, surpassing even the greatest scientists. The simplest example is their ability to locate burial sites. Treasure hunters and tomb raiders from 20 years ago, before the law was established, were far more skilled at finding burial sites than the experts. It must be some special sect indeed. With such a background, he might become a multi-billionaire in the future! Plus, hes handsome, so this marriage prospect doesnt seem bad at all! Manager Wang nodded in agreement. However, everything would ultimately depend on the younger generations wishes. Upon observation, Luo Feng seemed quite flirtatious, harboring intentions towards beautiful women. He seemed to be a playboy at heart, especially fond of gazing at beautiful women like a giant panda. Time quickly passed, and the next day soon arrived. When Luo Feng opened the door to call for breakfast, he was immediately greeted by 2 guards standing outside, looking exceptionally alert early in the morning. It seemed that the military department had been guarding his door throughout the night. Not paying it much mind, Luo Feng went to wash up and brush his teeth. After breakfast, he checked his phone and noticed that not a single person had called him. Lin Yide? Wang Yousheng? Sun Daozhen? The long-legged girl? Had they all changed their minds? It did not make any sense to him. After finishing breakfast, Luo Feng leaned back on the sofa, knowing that treasure hunting was out of the question for the day. H He needed to deal with the matters at hand first. Hey, guys, hows everyone? I had an amazing sleep last night. That dream was so incredible, I didnt want to wake up! Do you guys want to know what I dreamt of? Luo Feng immediately started his live stream and began chatting with his audience. Haha! Was it Qin Rubing above you and Li Shishi below? Damn! Why didnt I have a dream like that? Take three years off my life in exchange of a dream like that, but it has to be more realistic, not some blurry nonsense! If you havent experienced it, your dreams can only be vague! You need the real experience to make your dreams vivid! Wow, thats professional! Yes, yes, thats how it is. Before I lost my virginity, my dreams were completely vague. Only after gaining experience could I have detailed dreams! Damn! Did the host really have a wet dream? Hey, host, youre blowing up on the foreign internet now. A lot of foreign billionaires are offering a million dollars for a copy of the Yongle Encyclopedia! Let them dream! During the late Qing dynasty, they have already stolen more than a hundred volumes of the encyclopedia. Dont sell them a single volume! Chapter 222 - 222 A Grand Auction! The Price of the Yongle Encyclopedia Revealed? (4) 222 A Grand Auction! The Price of the Yongle Encyclopedia Revealed? (4) At that very moment, someone knocked on Luo Fengs door. Upon opening it, he found a charming young woman in a pink professional outfit standing at the entrance. She was quite beautiful. Although she appeared to be around 25, Luo Feng knew she must have aged well, possibly already being in her thirties. Regardless, this did not stop Luo Feng from admiring her figure and her bountiful bosoms. To many men, a woman like her would be considered a true treasure. Of course, Luo Feng was not a complete scoundrel, but he could still be considered somewhat mischievous. Though he had no interest in women over the age of 35, those around thirty were still acceptable. Hello, Mr. Luo, I am Lin Zixuan, a reporter from Jiangnan Province! As she spoke, a man approached them. Hello, Mr. Luo, my name is Sun Wutong! I am the governor of Jiangnan Governor Sun? Luo Feng was immediately surprised. Hello, hello, Governor Sun. Um, I am livestreaming right now, is it convenient? Luo Feng gestured towards the room. It is no problem, Sun Wutong waved it off casually. Many people from various museums came by last night. You are not a fan of collecting antiques, so I assume you will also be participating in the auction. How about I find a conference room for you to use as an auction venue? I will speak with the hotel about it shortly! Luo Feng replied with a smile. No need, I will have someone notify them. Sun Wutong glanced at Lin Zixuan, who was standing beside him. She understood immediately and made arrangements for a conference room. It seems that everyone from the museums have arrived. Luo Feng casually glanced down the hotel corridor, and noticed several people peeking out from their suite doors, eavesdropping on the conversation between Governor Sun and himself. Of course, they are already here. Every suite and even single room in this hotel are occupied by people from various museums and large corporations! Sun Wutong said with a wide smile. Ah, alright then. Luo Feng gave a wry smile, feeling as if these people were following him like a swarm of bees. Soon enough, Lin Zixuan approached and informed them that the conference room was ready. She then proceeded to conduct a private interview with Luo Feng. The content of the interview consisted of typical questions: How did he find the treasures? What significance did they hold for him? After answering these questions for some time, half an hour had passed. A simple auction site was set up in the conference room, and under the protection of the military, numerous chests were moved to the backstage area. Naturally, several soldiers took turns standing guard over these treasures. Just as Luo Feng was about to enter the conference room, Wang Yousheng patted him on the shoulder. Little Luo, congratulations! Not only have you made a name for yourself, but you have also made a grand fortune this time! Chapter 223 - Chapter 223 The Grand Auction! The Price of the Yongle Encyclopedia Revealed? (5) Chapter 223 The Grand Auction! The Price of the Yongle Encyclopedia Revealed? (5) Cough, cough, let us proceed as usual. We are dealing with official figures here, so let us not play any petty tricks! Luo Fengs items would sell for a considerable sum, so there was no need to gild the lily. You are right, Qin Rubing thought for a moment and agreed. By the way, Long-Legged Woman, how much money did your previous auction bring in? I havent gotten the chance to ask you yet! Luo Feng looked at her curiously and asked. It was around 2.3 billion! I will send you a spreadsheet later. Once you are done with your work, you can take your time to look through it, Qin Rubing paused before continuing, Of course, there are also a large number of gold bars and silver ingots, as well as other small items, that we were not able to be processed in time! Only 2.3 billion? Luo Feng grinned happily. His own estimate of 2.5 billion was only off by 200 million, and there were still many items that had not been auctioned off. However, he estimated that those items would only fetch between 500 million and 1 billion. These were considered to be small and insignificant items, but their quantity had more than made up for it. Thank you so much. I dont even know how to express my gratitude! Luo Feng wanted to give her a simple hug, but he knew this woman would likely step on his foot or pinch him. The last time he hugged her in excitement, she had stepped on his foot too. Its not a big deal. The auction attracted many customers who bought a lot of items from our antique store. My profit has reached over 200 million! she said. That is impressive! I was thinking of giving you a bonus or something, but I guess there is no need now! Luo Feng smiled innocently. Whatever! Qin Rubing rolled her eyes and, with her incredibly long legs, strode into the conference room. Excuse me, waiter, please arrange a seat closer to the front for Miss Qin! Although there was no commission, Luo Feng would still show his appreciation for her help. This small gesture was the least he could do. Soon, Luo Feng also entered the conference room and was immediately taken aback by the grand scene inside. My goodness! This conference room is huge! The chairs are arranged so closely together! Are there about 500 people here? There were indeed many people present, and their ranks were quite high. Upon further thought, Luo Feng realized that he needed an appraisal team for his items. That way, wealthy collectors and museums would be more likely to make a purchase. He contacted Wang Yousheng, Master Zhong, and several other experts like Gu Santong. They were all more than willing to help with the appraisal. Moreover, Qin Rubing was invited to help set the starting prices for his items. She had done it several times now, and Luo Feng saw no reason to let it stop. Of course, in addition to these individuals, top appraisers from major museums would also join the team. After inspecting a box of agate The items were appraised on-site, and their classifications, along with certificates, were printed out. This Taoist scripture is from the Ming dynasty and is accompanied by Emperor Jiajings jade seal. After consulting ancient records and analyzing the text, we can confirm that this is a copy personally transcribed by Emperor Jiajing! Naturally, once the items were appraised, the next challenge was determining their classification at the Cultural Relics Bureau. How should the handwritten Jiajing Taoist scriptures be classified? This was a difficult question. Class I cultural relic! After some discussion, this was the conclusion reached. In anycase, the classification of cultural relics could be upgraded later. After all, the true historical value of some relics were not always immediately apparent. Sometimes, as more documents are unearthed, the value of certain relics increases. Mr. Luo, may I have a word with you? Suddenly, a middle-aged man, who did not seem like a prominent figure but rather a messenger, approached. If it is about a transaction, you may speak here, Luo Feng casually glanced at the man. Mr. Luo, we would like to purchase a volume of the Yongle Encyclopedia for 80 million, the middle-aged man said. Upon hearing this price, many appraisers present were taken aback. Luo Feng looked at the man suspiciously and asked, Which museum do you represent? If it were a private individual, it was not that they were ineligible to bid, but rather, they feared offending the authorities. So, it must be someone from a museum, right? The messenger smiled and said, The New York Museum! Chapter 229 - Chapter 229 The Forbidden City Speaks! You Are Not Qualified to Bid on This! (1) Chapter 229 The Forbidden City Speaks! You Are Not Qualified to Bid on This! (1) The confrontation between the two Palace Museums was merely a minor interlude. The Ming dynasty Golden-Lidded Jade Bowl, though Long Jianfei boasted confidently, was ultimately won by Lin Yide of the Jiangnan Museum. It came at no small cost 1.5 billion yuan to be precise. Long Jianfei had the funds to secure it but felt it was unnecessary, as the real highlights C the dragon robe and the Yongle Encyclopedia were yet to come and would require substantial reserves. There was no room for extravagance. Of course, the celebrities sitting in the last row were well aware that a video camera behind them was recording everything happening inside the conference room. Local television had broadcast Luo Fengs treasure discovery live the night before, and an auction was promised the following day. However, viewers had not seen any indication of an auction taking place, and were growing increasingly impatient. Instead of a livestream, the auction was being recorded for post-editing and release. The bidding resumed with Liang Shimins Snowy Lu Ting, which started at 90 million yuan. The wealthy bidders had no qualms about spending vast sums of their wealth on calligraphy pieces and paintings, particularly those designated as top-grade cultural relics. However, even if they were to win an auction, they would be bound by a treaty forbidding them to take the relics abroad, as doing so would be considered a crime. Despite these constraints, if someone truly wished to smuggle the artifacts out, they could likely find ways to deceive the authorities for example, by keeping a fake replica in their collection. Consequently, many especially important cultural relics were off-limits to private individuals. But these wealthy bidders would not dare take the risk, as being caught would result in imprisonment. 91 million! 92 million! Adding just one million? Are you looking down on us? laughed Zheng Bailin and a few other rich bidders. Zheng Bailin then raised the bid to 100 million yuan, causing the room to suddenly fall silent for a good 8 or so seconds before another middle-aged wealthy bidder called out, 125 million! The museum representatives, on the other hand, could only sigh with envy. In truth, spending more than 100 million yuan on such a piece was somewhat extravagant. But if the rich bidders were keen, the museum representatives would not interfere. The cost was too high, and as such, the group of museum representatives could only resentfully watch the wealthy bidders performance. The bidding continued, and the auction house representative from Taiwan raised the bid to 130 million yuan. Long Jianfei, who had previously kept his eyes closed, suddenly opened them and bid 131 million yuan. It was acceptable for a wealthy bidder from his own nation to win, but not them. They had to be kept in check. Zheng Bailin slapped his thigh and called out, 150 million! I, the owner of Zhu Dafu Jewelry, will hang this piece in our headquarters! Stop competing! Originally, Luo Feng had thought the painting would sell for only 100 million yuan, but he had underestimated these rich bidders. The museums might have been stingy, but the wealthy individuals truly had no shortage of money. In the end, Zheng Bailins three-man group secured the painting for 160 million yuan. Zheng Bailin had been the one to raise the bid all along, but the three bidders would later discuss which of the three paintings each would take. Subsequently, the Ink Grape Painting and Tang Bohus calligraphy piece were also won by the trio. However, they had to pay a steep price: 120 million yuan for the Ink Grape Painting and 210 million yuan for Tang Bohus piece. As the auction proceeded, the middle-aged woman from the Taiwan Museum could no longer contain herself and approached Long Jianfei, asking, Director Long, what is your intention? Why do you raise the bid by 1 million every time we make an offer? What do you mean? Are you suggesting that our Palace Museum is not qualified to bid? Thats absurd! Long Jianfei retorted, The highest bidder wins. If you have the money, just bid! Why waste time with all this talk? Long Jianfei had no interest in entertaining her further. If it were not for the fact that they shared a common origin, he might have already lost his temper. The middle-aged woman had intended to create a scene, but Long Jianfeis sharp, cutting words left her with no opportunity. Realizing that her bids would be outdone by the domestic museums no matter how high she went, she huffed, flicked her sleeve, and left. What is she even doing here? Does she really think these valuable relics would be allowed to leave the country? Long Jianfei sneered. Indeed, the issue of whether these artifacts would be allowed to enter the foreign country, which was not entirely foreign but part of China, was a matter of great concern. Exactly, shes so arrogant. I dont know why they even bothered coming here! Its a waste of money on airfare! someone else chimed in, These relics are far too important to be allowed to leave the country! Lin Yide and Sun Daozhen also looked contemptuously at the middle-aged womans retreating figure. At this moment, Qin Rubing carefully took out a volume of the Yongle Encyclopedia and placed it on the soft cloth covering the table. She began, Ladies and gentlemen, this volume is titled Shanghan Weizhi Lun. As you all know, it is a long-lost medical text. While I cannot say for certain whether the cold damage treatment recorded within is more advanced than modern methods, it is well-known that many illnesses that modern medicine struggles to treat may have been curable by ancient healers. This book is of extremely high value! I would advise private collectors to refrain from bidding! Chapter 230 - Chapter 230 The Forbidden City Speaks! You Are Not Qualified to Bid on This! (2) Chapter 230 The Forbidden City Speaks! You Are Not Qualified to Bid on This! (2) As for the starting bid, truth be told, I am not sure how to set the price myself! In October 2013, at 11 pm on the 7th of July in Beijing time, a volume of the Yongle Encyclopedia was auctioned off at an auction house in Paris, France. Starting at 5,000 euros, the bid rose like a rocket, reaching 5 million euros within minutes. The on-site buyers and telephone bidders fought fiercely, and the final hammer price was 6.4 million euros. Including the commission fees, the transacted amount was 8,128,000 euros, approximately 64.9 million RMB back then. The European Times reported that the bidding price had already exceeded the limit of the auction companys display screen, and the bidding price could not be shown. The astonishing 1,200-fold premium shocked the market and made the collectors further realize the value of the Chinese cultural treasures. Upon hearing this, the female celebrities in the back row could not help but exclaim. A starting bid of 5,000 euros that skyrocketed to 5 million euros? Haha, these foreigners, who do they think they are underestimating? This is a volume of the Yongle Encyclopedia! Exactly! A starting bid of just 5,000 euros, are they deliberately insulting our Yongle Encyclopedia? Na?ve foreigners, what do they know about cultural relics? Qin Rubing said, After discussing with our team of experts behind the Rare Treasure Pavilion, the starting bid is set at 64.9 million yuan! Wow. They were using the final transaction price from the Paris auction as the starting bid? What did this imply, you might ask? Well, it was a resounding slap in the face of the foreign institution that auctioned the item back then. Their affront of setting the starting bid at 5,000 euros was to be paid back today. Who did they think they were looking down upon? The fact of the matter was that a single volume from 9 years ago was already worth 64.9 million yuan. As such, one can only imagine how ridiculous the 80 million offer from the New York Museum is. As for the British Museum, how could they possibly think that they could secure the relic for a mere 100 million? The contents recorded in the volume was simply too valuable. Regardless, when the starting bid of 64.9 million was announced, everyone present gained a whole new understanding of this small volume of books and the true significance of the Yongle Encyclopedia. Because each volume of the encyclopedia may very well contain great secrets. Luo Feng, those foreign museums from earlier were trying to get a bargain, werent they? Yeah, an irresistible price, they said. Are they for real? They are just daydreaming; even 100 million. is not enough! As soon as the price was announced, Li Shishi, who was sitting beside Luo Feng, immediately complained. The wealthy heirs who had joined Luo Feng also began to curse. Foreign museums were really something else. Mr. Luo! 1 billion! The New York Museum wants all of the volumes! Suddenly, the interpreter for the Big Tiger Museum stood up and made an offer, There is no need for you to auction them off one by one! Upon hearing this, the crowd quieted down considerably. Not in surprise, but in anger. What the hell! Who is this guy? Get lost! A foreigner trying to cause a scene!? What can you possibly hope to buy? Those agates are all Grade II cultural relics; so why did none of you bother to bid for them? Do you really think wed be willing to let first-class relics like the Yongle Encyclopedia to end up abroad? You foreigners have already snatched away many volumes in the past hundred of years, havent you had enough? Are you trying to piss us off or something!? Many of the wealthy individuals began to curse. These people were truly annoying. Luo Feng had also had enough of them. He walked over to Qin Rubing, took the microphone from her, and said, Ladies and gentlemen, I hereby declare that from now on, cultural relics above Grade II will not be sold to foreign nationals! Whether you are from the New York Museum or the British Museum, you can all keep quiet because there will be no more Grade II cultural relics up for auction! You are free to stay, but if you continue to cause trouble, we will have no choice but to call security and have you escorted out! Get them out of here! Yes, get them out! The wealthy heirs around, upon hearing this, all broke into laughter. It was quite satisfying. 1 billion? Do you think your 1 billion is so impressive? What are you trying to show off here? My husband is so domineering! Li Shishi stood nearby, her eyes sparkling with admiration, wanting to sneak a kiss on her husbands cheek. However Once, when Luo Feng was asleep in the mountains, she had secretly stolen a kiss. Oh, how embarrassing it was to recall that memory. After all, he was her husband, and a kiss not taken would be a wasted opportunity. But in truth, Luo Feng had noticed her making the act but simply chose not to expose her. Who would have known that such a goddess with a beauty score of 95 and a family fortune of several billion could be so infatuated with someone like him? Luo Feng had not even agreed yet, and she was already fantasizing about him being her husband? Well done! Qin Rubing did not hesitate to give a thumbs-up. These foreigners were so annoying. You are being discriminatory! This is unreasonable! In any auction, the highest bidder should win! You have no right to prevent us from bidding! Thats right, you have no right! Why is it that you people are allowed to participate in our auctions freely, but not the other way around? Are you being biased!? The representative from the British Museum took the lead in speaking up. The foreign museums stood up in protest. Haha, your Big Tiger Empire has no valuable cultural relics, just a few hundred years of national fortune. Compared to us, you are nothing but illiterate barbarians, do you understand? Anyway, your most valuable relics were all stolen; and you have no sense of preservation! Moreover, what is wrong with being discriminatory? It is my property; so I get to decide who I want to sell it to! You are all here to cause trouble now, right? Then I have no reason not to kick you out! Quickly, Luo Feng spoke up, and those few individuals who were causing a ruckus were finally escorted out. Chapter 231 - Chapter 231 The Forbidden City Speaks! You Are Not Qualified to Bid on This! (3) Chapter 231 The Forbidden City Speaks! You Are Not Qualified to Bid on This! (3) The room had become much quieter as everyone listened intently. For a single volume of the Yongle Encyclopedia, our bid is 110 million! Once the troublemakers had left, a short-haired girl around 28 years old made her bid. People were surprised to see someone so young bidding. They wondered how a private individual could afford such an item. That must be Director Lins daughter! the mayor of Dalong County whispered in the ear of the governor of Jiangnan Province. They were seated in the front row. Director Lin? From the Capitals First Hospital? The governor was speechless, as this was still a government-affiliated institution. Where did she come from? Can a private individual even bid on something like this? Exactly, young lady, didnt your father tell you the significance of these items? Quiet down, her father is the director of the Capitals First Hospital! 11 My goodness! What a mistake! Who wouldve thought other official institutions would want this item? Theres no choice, its a medical book after all! It seems like well have to increase our budget, huh? Lin Yide from the Jiangnan Museum was also feeling the headache as he raised the bid: 120 million. Lin Shuyu: We, the Capitals First Hospital, will take it for 130 million! We, Shanghais First Hospital, also want it! 140 million! Another one has emerged! Damn it! There are about 8 or so medical books within the collection! This is bad! A complete miscalculation. These newcomers had shown up without even a word of warning! They showed up completely without notice? Damn it. Damn it! The representatives of several museums wanted to curse out loud at this moment. It seemed like their budget would not be enough. They began making frantic phone calls. Hello, director, can you find any more sponsors? Isnt the money enough? No, some unexpected competitors have appeared! The Capitals First Hospital, Shanghais and even Sichuans! Many of them have emerged! My goodness, how could we have forgotten about this? Yes, among the Yongle Encyclopedia volumes uncovered, there are around 8 or so medical volumes, and I think they will all fight for them! Alright, let me see if I can give you an additional 500 million. Will that be enough? It might be enough, or it might not be. But you should know, hospitals have a lot of money! Damn it! Then dont even try to compete! But its the Yongle Encyclopedia! It was here that Lin Shuyu took a deep breath and raised her bid again, 160 million! The Yongle Encyclopedia. Even though the bids for its very first volume had only just began, it had already gotten off to an explosive start. It left several people speechless. The price of Shanghan Weizhi Lun had already reached an astronomical figure. It seemed like there was room for it to break the 200 million mark. In the end, the Capitals First Hospital, with its deep pockets, won the bid with 200 million. But The group of museum representatives wished they could kill these hospital delegates on the spot. Long Jianfei was the first to lose his patience, Young lady! You should at least give us a heads up! We are all government institutions, and this kind of behavior is quite damaging to our relationships! Although his words did not make much sense, Long Jianfei simply wanted to vent his frustration. Even if it was a medical book, they were just hospitals, right? Mr. Long, please calm down. We, the hospital, are only interested in the medical techniques recordedwithin these books! After all, if the museums were to acquire them, you would surely treasure them and not be willing to share them for our research. It is better for us to obtain them ourselves! Of course, once we have learned what we need from the contents of the books, we would be willing to sell them back to you museums at a second-hand price! Lin Shuyu turned out to be a polite and considerate young lady. Understanding the other partys complaints, she did not take offense. Ah? Is that so? Well, alright then! Long Jianfei was the type who would not yield to force but could be persuaded with kind words. Faced with the young girls courtesy, he could not object any further. The battle for the Yongle Encyclopedia could now only be fought over the other 12 non-medical volumes Hahaha! Its hilarious! A group of museum representatives is now fighting with hospital representatives! Unbelievable! I never thought that people from hospitals would step in! I heard the rumors earlier but thought they were fake. I didnt expect it to be true! The Capitals First Hospital is impressive! They won the bid with 200 million? Facing the hospitals, even the wealthy Shanghai and Palace museums cannot compete, can they? This is only a single volume, and the bids are already this crazy! I cant imagine what will happen next! Qin Rubing quickly presented the second volume of the Yongle Encyclopedia, Hehe, this volume records the ancient techniques of forging weapons! As you all know, even with todays advanced technology, many ancient techniques for crafting swords cannot be replicated by modern means! Therefore, my suggestion is to start the bidding at 100 million! 110 million! Lin Yide immediately shouted. He felt that hospitals would not be interested in such an item. After all, why would they buy it? To forge surgical knives? They definitely would not interfere this time. How frustrating. How infuriating. The information recorded in these volumes of the Yongle Encyclopedia is invaluable. What a shame that they wont let us bid on them. A representative from the British Museum who had not yet left muttered angrily at the entrance. Get moving, what are you looking at? Do you want to be thrown out? I He cast one last reluctant glance back in the direction of the conference room and left. Shanghai Museum, 120 million! Xianyang Museum, 150 million! China Aerospace, 160 million! Huh? Why did this company join? Damn it? Youre in aerospace? Why are you joining in on this? This is about forging cold, steel weapons! Sorry, but the ancient techniques of forging cold weapons might provide inspiration for certain metal welding processes! Chapter 232 - Chapter 232 The Forbidden City Speaks! You Are Not Qualified to Bid on This! (4) Chapter 232 The Forbidden City Speaks! You Are Not Qualified to Bid on This! (4) Get lost! This is Shengjing Museums turn, youre just here to create a ruckus! Hahaha, I knew it, even the aerospace people cant resist this! Lin Yide saw the intense bidding and stood up to address the crowd, Ladies and gentlemen, our Jiangnan Museum may not be as wealthy as those from Shanghai or the Forbidden City, but we know our limits. We have already secured a jade bowl, and now we only wish to obtain 2 volumes of the Yongle Encyclopedia. Please be considerate and do not fight over this! ONLY 2 volumes? You might as well say that you want 200 volumes then! Now that the hospitals have suddenly shown interest, theres no hope for the 8 medical volumes Only 12 volumes remain! Thats right! Well give you 1 at most! Haha, we wont even give you one. Who will visit your museum anyway? Shanghai has a large population! Our capital city also has a large population! Lin Yide was left with no choice but to settle for 1 volume of the Yongle Encyclopedia, as the hospitals had unexpectedly entered the competition. It seemed his plan was bound for failure, and he was bound to be scolded upon returning. But what could he do? Predicting the enemys moves was not his forte, as he was no Zhuge Liang. In the end, the volume of the Yongle Encyclopedia detailing the ancient cold weapon forging techniques was sold for 150 million to the representatives from the Guangdi Museum. Soon after, the third volume of the Yongle Encyclopedia was unveiled, which featured ancient ceramic techniques, including the still-lost secret color porcelain technique. The secret color porcelain was a simple technique, similar to blue and white porcelain. The Tang Dynasty poet Lu Guimeng had written about secret color porcelain in his poem Secret Color Yue Vessel, describing its vibrant green color. The secret color porcelain was produced by the Yue Kiln and was commissioned by King Qian Liu of the Wuyue Kingdom during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It was a type of porcelain made exclusively for the royal family. As is commonly known, items used by the royal family are either of the highest quality or utterly unique. The production techniques and formulas for secret color porcelain were unique and inaccessible to the common folk, making it a truly exclusive item. However, the Wuyue Kingdom did not last long, and not long after its demise, no one saw the secret color porcelain again. It was not until 1987 that 13 pieces of Yue Kiln green porcelain were discovered in the underground palace of Famen Temple in Shaanxi, among which was a piece of secret color porcelain. This piece was a unique find, as its techniques and formulas had long been lost. Everyone must understand the importance of this item. My suggestion is to start the bidding at 120 million! said Qin Rubing. Eventually, the volume was sold to the West River Museum for 200 million, as they had Jingdezhen, the porcelain capital, under their wing. With the governments strong support, they managed to secure the valuable piece. Of course, it was a high price for a single volume of the Yongle Encyclopedia. The regular ones usually went for just over 100 million, with the cheapest being around 90 million. After an hour, 19 volumes of the Yongle Encyclopedia had been auctioned off, leaving only the last one. Ladies and gentlemen, I believe you all are looking forward to the final volume of the Yongle Encyclopedia, detailing the analysis of the locations of Zhuge Liangs and Genghis Khans tombs, the auctioneer said. Unfortunately, I have just received a phone callfrom the Forbidden City in the capital! I cannot reveal who it was specifically, but they offered to buy it for 500 million! So, I am sorry to say that this item is no longer available for auction! Upon hearing Luo Fengs announcement, the entire audience was stunned. The museum representatives were all displeased, but no one dared to complain. After all, a phone call from the Forbidden City indicated the high importance of the situation. Such a text containing earth-shattering secrets was not suitable for display in a museum. Of course, if Luo Feng had been more greedy, the government might have paid even 1 billion for it, but that was unnecessary. My goodness, even the people from the Forbidden City are involved? Wow, Luo Feng really has some connections! Yeah, thats incredible! The female celebrities present were dumbfounded. The figures inside the Forbidden City were so influential that even their entertainment company bosses would not have the privilege to interact with them. Among the attendees, perhaps only Long Jianfei would qualify to know those individuals. Wow, Old Luo! Did you take care of this while you were in the restroom earlier? Youre amazing, Old Luo! Whats their phone number? Can you give it to me? Get lost! Even if you knew their number, your father wouldnt dare to make the call. Do you believe me? Hahaha! Yeah, my dad wouldnt dare! Who could it be from the Forbidden City? Old Luo, can you give us a hint? Luo Feng smiled mysteriously, before answering Im sorry, everyone. I cannot reveal someone from the top 10 figures! Someone from the top 10 figures! Thats amazing! Do you have their number now? Will they contact you again in the future? Seeing the crowds reaction, Luo Feng pursed his lips, Hmm, they said they would keep an eye on me and encouraged me to keep treasure hunting! They told you to keep treasure hunting? Wow! Yeah, if it werent for you, these treasures might have remained hidden for who knows how many more years! Chapter 233 - Chapter 233 The Forbidden City Speaks! You Are Not Qualified to Bid on This! (5) Chapter 233 The Forbidden City Speaks! You Are Not Qualified to Bid on This! (5) Theyre probably confident that you wouldnt let the treasures slip out of the country, so they feel at ease letting you dig them up, right? Luo Feng nodded, Thats more or less the gist of it. They also mentioned that if I have a chance to go to the capital, I should try searching in the outskirts of the city! What?! Are they asking you to find someones tomb? I am not sure. They said that once I get there, they would arrange accommodations for me, and after they finish their work, they would personally treat me to dinner. As Luo Feng said this, everyone in the room gasped in amazement. My husband is so incredible! Li Shishi could not help but admire Luo Feng with adoring eyes. You Youve really soared to new heights this time! Qin Rubing knew very well what it meant to encounter a top 10 influential figure. Luo Fengs status was now so high that even the provincial governor could not afford to underestimate him, let alone the museum staff. To say that he had reached new heights was not an exaggeration. However, all of this was based on the premise that Luo Feng could continue to unearth more valuable treasures. Those ranked in the top ten did not have much time to engage with people of little value. Of course, Luo Feng had also promised that he had never read the contents of the Yongle Encyclopedia. Moreover, he had been livestreaming his treasure hunting this entire time, so they should be well aware of that. After all, the secrets to the tomb of Genghis Khan, the legendary man who had conquered most of the world was knowledge of great value! Old Luo, please give us some guidance in the future, and introduce us to that person if you have a chance! Old Luo, do not forget about me either! These wealthy heirs, although worth billions, were like ants compared to those ranked in the top 10. As long as they could build connections, they too could take off. Alright alright, lets put a stop to this conversation, shall we? I have not even met them in person yet, so how could I possibly introduce you to them? Did you not hear what I just said? They told me that when I go to the capital, someone will arrange accommodations for me, and only after they are done with their work will they invite me to dinner. It is not even certain that I will get to meet them! Luo Feng rolled his eyes and addressed his friends. These people seemed to think that Luo Feng had a good relationship with the other party. However, that was far from the truth. If Luo Feng were to lose his ability to locate new treasures, he sincerely doubted that the two of them would ever make contact again. Nevertheless, this did not change the fact that Luo Fengs current prestige left many envious of him I am determined! This Luo Feng must become my son-in-law! Zheng Bailin and the two billionaires beside him were also extremely excited. Even they had to be amazed. Luo Feng had received a call from the Forbidden City? No, no, no. My niece is considered a school beauty by her male classmates. I think there is hope. Does Luo Feng not like girls with long legs? My niece has a really good figure! Why are you getting so excited over a single phone call? Having gained the attention of those in the Forbidden City, I think his future is boundless! On Luo Fengs side, several billionaires were thinking about making him their son-in-law, which he was, of course, unaware of. Luo Fengs phone rang. It was a call from Su Meiji, the number one beauty of Jiangnan. She was someone Luo Feng had attached great importance to. Congratulations! Youve really made it big this time! Huh? How did you know? This event isnt even livestreamed. Because of this incident, Luo Feng had given everyone a half-hour break, and the auction was paused for the duration of the break. I was in the second-to-last row at the auction! I even got an agate bowl! Su Meiji was currently sitting in the conference room, wearing a hat, along with a face mask and sunglasses. After all, most of the attendees were wealthy individuals from the Jiangnan region, as well as second-generation wealthy heirs. If they recognized her There would probably swarm her like flies. You came? And didnt even say anything to me? Luofeng was somewhat resentful when he learned of this. Of course I didnt, I saw that you were busy. But since youre taking a break now, I called you, havent I? Alright, your agate bowl only cost a few hundred thousand yuan, right? You dont need to pay for it later; Ill give it to you as a gift. Luof Feng generously offered. To be honest, this woman who was known as the number one beauty of Jiangnan had truly lived up to the reputation. In terms of her figure, everything about her was top-notch. Everything about her was a masterpiece from the heavens. Even compared to Qin Rubings most famous long legs, she was by no means inferior. Moreover, Su Meiji had a pleasant way of speaking, and Luo Feng had been interested in her ever since he met her. But back then, with a net worth of only 100 million, he could not even afford a 180 million villa, and the gap between their statuses was too vast. However, after all the treasures he had unearthed, things were different now. His net worth had skyrocketed to nearly 10 billion, and in terms of money, he was more than qualified to be her equal. Alas, in reality, some of the rich second-generation individuals pursuing this beautiful woman had connections with the government, and they were not to be taken lightly. In spite of this, Luo Feng did not need to be as afraid of them as before. Theres no need for this. After all, what will you do if some of your close friends were to learn of this? Though, if you really want to get me a gift, make sure to reserve an agate like this for me the next time you find one! I really like these crystal-clear little trinkets. Alright! Luo Feng smiled gently. He could tell that she was somewhat exclusive, but her way of rejecting him did not make him feel awkward at all. Luo Feng knew that this woman was not going to be easy to win over. Okay then, Ill thank you in advance. The half-hour break is almost over; you should hurry back and host the auction! Sure, lets leave it at that for now! Luo Feng checked the time, and just like she had stated, he could not afford to chat with the beautiful woman any longer. He would call her back later. Hmmm, although the progress isnt that fast, it seems like theres still a chance! Dont think that Luo Feng was showing off now. Why should Su Meiji care about him? Just because he had billions? One should know that she could easily choose from super-privileged individuals who had both money and connections with the military. According to Luo Fengs knowledge, one of her rich second-generation pursuers had a grandfather who was a high-ranking official in the capitals military department. How could he compare? Of course, some people would say that these rich second-generation heirs usually need to marry within their social class. But it also depended on the person. Su Meiji was a perfect daughter-in-law, whether in business, work, or personal relationships. Who would not want such a woman? She had refused such impressive rich and powerful individuals without offending anyone or losing anything. think she would be easy? Did you Little Luo, wheres the tiger skin? The paused auction was just about to resume when Lin Yide entered the hotel suite. Oh, I almost forgot! Luo Feng pointed to the room next door, That thing is being preserved in there! But it should be almost ready, right? Yeah, its almost done! A staff member wearing protective clothing came out of the small room with the equipment and removed his mask. The treatment is complete. The clothing inside the tiger skin has been well preserved and can be displayed! The two of them walked out of the small room. In their hands was a piece of clothing protected by a transparent film. The clothing was quite large. It had a dominant golden hue and was decorated with nine differing but complementary patterns. When the clothing was revealed The wealthy second-generation attendees and Lin Yide held their breath At that moment, everyones eyes were glued to the clothing This was an artifact from ancient times A symbol of absolute imperial power Wrapped in the tiger skin was, indeed, an emperors dragon robe from the Ming dynasty! Chapter 240 - Chapter 240: Holy Cow! This Massive Plot! It’s Enough to Last 30 Years! (1) Chapter 240: Holy Cow! This Massive Plot! Its Enough to Last 30 Years! (1) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Huh? The woman was caught off guard, momentarily stunned. The fact that a woman dressed so seductively had approached Luo Feng right after he made such a massive fortune could mean only one of two things. The first was that she was an escort. However, how coulda 5-star hotel of such reputation offer such services? This meant the second option instead, whereby she was a scammer aiming to hoodwink his money from him! I am not that kind of person! Then what kind of person are you? To begin with, do we even know each other? Are you trying to scam me? If you do not leave, I will call the police! Luo Feng snapped before slamming the door shut. Darn it. If she had been like Su Meiji or Qin Rubing, those exceptionally beautiful women with scores of 95 or above, then, given Luo Fengs state earlier that morning, he might have considered it, regardless of whether it was a scam or not. But with her looks, trying to pull off a scam like that was wishful thinking. Even if he had not eaten meat in several months, he would not be so desperate. After closing the door, Luo Feng went back to sleep. He needed to rest well since he was not going treasure hunting. Of course, the sexy woman in black stockings outside the door was a little dazed. It took her a long time to realize what had just happened. Was I mistaken for an escort? Oh, heavens. The womans face turned bright red. She was a star, even if only a second or third-tier one, but she had earned hundreds of thousands from endorsements. Even though her entertainment career was not going well and she had no wealthy patrons, she wanted to find a godfather. Luo Feng was young and wealthy, had connections with many influential people, and even knew a group of rich second-generation heirs. He would have been an excellent choice for a godfather. But she never expected that he would mistake her for an escort. It was truly outrageous. She Imew that Luo Feng was in that suite and had mustered up great courage to come over, only to meet such an outcome. She did not know whether to cry or laugh. She wanted to ring the doorbell again and explain the situation, but she ultimately decided to give up. After 3 days of rest, Luo Feng had rested enough. During the break from treasure hunting, the rich second-generation heirs fully enjoyed and busied themselves with fun activities. Some had even been in battle for an entire day It was extremely thrilling. How did Luo Feng know? It was, of course, through their treasure hunting group chat. Some of the rich second-generation kids had bad reputations, and they did not care, but those with good reputations would not openly talk about it, even if they had found comfort in young models. Whenever the group discussed such topics, Li Shishi and Qin Rubing would remain silent. As for Su Meiji, who had just joined the group, she generally did not say much either. However, if someone mentioned her, she would always reply, no matter how busy she was. This was probably just her amiable nature. When they returned to Dalong Mountain, Luo Feng was immediately greeted with the sight of a huge crowd. Were these people really not going to give up until they found a treasure site of their own? With his newfound wealth, Luo Feng casually rented several helicopters to transport the treasure hunting team of rich second-generation heirs to the mountain peak, where the 3rd treasure site of the rebel king was hidden. Even so, there were countless people there, like ants, digging non-stop. Seeing this, Luo Feng felt there was no need to stay here any longer. As such, after leading the heirs to a different location, Luo Feng then started his livestream. Brothers, your emperor has returned! Luo Feng held a hoe, facing the camera, with Li Shishis sweet smile behind him, along with a group of spirited rich second-generation kids, as well as An Peng. Wow, host, how many days have you been resting? I thought you were going to retire! Seriously, you made billions, and I heard youre on the Forbes Billionaires list now? Thats impressive! Did the top 100 under 30 list come out? Is the host on it? Of course! Some little fresh meat got completely left behind by our host on the Young Rich List! With such capabilities, its a shame if the host doesnt go treasure hunting! I reckon Dalong Mountain doesnt have much treasures left. How about changing locations? I just want to know the hosts daily life in these past few days! Haha, do you even have to ask? He probably spent it with three young models a day! One for the top, one for the bottom, and one in the middle? Damn! Thats a heavenly life! The host can certainly afford it! Luo Feng nodded in agreement. Everyone was right; there was not much left on Dalong Mountain. Over the course of the day, Luo Feng scanned the area a few times, only finding some treasured animals and medicinal herbs. As for the medicinal materials, Luo Feng gave them to the rich second-generation kids who wanted them. He made sure to also keep some for Su Meiji if she needed them. She did not tag long with the crew that day. Although she had formally joined the treasure hunting team, she had always gave the excuse saying that she would join when she had the time. As soon as the livestream started, the number of viewers surged to 30 million. It was unstoppable. However, after seeing that no good treasures were found, the number dropped by 8 million. Nevertheless, Luo Feng was unfazed. After all, as soon as there was any sign of a huge discovery, these viewers would obediently return. It was unlikely they would stay glued to the livestream just to watch Luo Feng dig up some boring mountain herbs. After several consecutive days, Dalong Mountain was almost completely explored. They found only tools and medicinal materials, with no treasures worth more than 10 million. Damn! Look at your popularity, host! Youve got 15 million people online! At the lowest point, I saw 10.56 million viewers, right? Host, are you up to the task? Hurry up and find some treasures! Of course, having 10 million actual online viewers was impressive on any platform. However, for Luo Feng, who had a peak viewership of 35 million, his popularity had indeed declined significantly in the recent time period.. Chapter 241 - Chapter 241: Holy Cow! This Massive Plot! It’s Enough to Last 30 Years! (2) Chapter 241: Holy Cow! This Massive Plot! Its Enough to Last 30 Years! (2) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Upon crossing over to the other side of the Dalong Mountain, a small remote town belonging to the Dalong County lay at the foot of the hill. If everything went as planned, they would be able to descend the mountain today and bid farewell to the place for good. Suddenly, a notification popped up. [ You have discovered Calligraphy. ] Huh? Theres such a thing? Even art-related items are available now? Could it be for wooing girls? [ Danqing! O] [ Click to learn and instantly become a master of Danqing.] Damn it. Another art-related item? Do I really need to use this to woo girls? As far as Luo Feng was concerned, in novels, calligraphy and art-related skills were often used for such a purpose. Upon flaunting their mastery of the brush, girls would scream, Youre amazing! I want to bear your children. [ Ding! You have found a mysterious tome on Yin and Yang Feng Shui! The Sixteen-Character Secret! ] What the? The Sixteen-Character Secret? Did everything from the Ghost Blows Out the Light novel make its way here? What is the Sixteen-Character Secret, Feng Shui tome, you might ask? Simply put, the 16 characters referred to: Heaven, Earth, Human, Ghost, Deity, Buddha, Demon, Beast, Fear, Suppress, Escape, Matter, Transform, Yin, Yang, and Void. This ancient book records the knowledge of Yin and Yang Feng Shui and is incredibly comprehensive. It not only includes Feng Shui techniques and Yin and Yang techniques, but also covers a large amount of information about tomb structures, layouts, and designs from various dynasties due to its authorship by a master tomb raider. It also details the numerous challenges and hardships faced by the tomb raiders during their expeditions. The Sixteen-Character Yin and Yang Feng Shui Secret Art can be considered a genuine Tomb-Raiding Guide. However, this book is only an incomplete version, with only the Feng Shui part of the Sixteen Characters left intact. Of course, for Luo Feng, who possessed the system, this item was not game-changing but merely a nice addition to his ever-expanding repertoire of skills. As they continued to dig and walk, they reached the foot of the mountain where they saw several children holding small hoes and digging. Spotting them, Luo Feng made his over and asked, What are you digging for? Bamboo shoots? Are you Old Luo? Wow, the actual Old Luo? The children became excited upon seeing Luo Feng. Uncle Luo! Its Uncle Luo! Excitement practically oozing out of their pores, one of them asked, Uncle Luo, are you the Uncle Luo weve heard so much about? Ahem, yes, I am. Uncle, were from the small town at the foot of the mountain. Were also digging for treasures, but the mountain is too high for us to climb to the other side, so we can only dig around the base. But we havent found anything! the disheartened children said. They looked no older than ten. Ha! Old Luo was caught off guard! What are they doing treasure hunting at this age? Shouldnt they be studying? If you want to treasure hunt, you should also study some treasure-related knowledge. You must be educated before you can hunt. Just let them have fun. What treasure could they possibly dig up in this place? Theyd be more likely to dig up an ant nest! Luo Feng sat down and chatted with the children for a while. Li Shishi even shared some beef jerky with them. Although they did not find any treasures, the snacks were still delicious. It had to be said that Li Shishi seemed to really like children and was quite caring. Little did she know, that the few young boys had already stolen glances at Li Shishis irresistible mounds several times as they interacted with one another. Despite their young age, they were already quite perceptive. As the days went by and people failed to find any treasures, the mountain gradually became less crowded. After all, if even Luo Feng could not find anvthinq, what was the point in trvinq? Little Long, Little Hu, come with Uncle Luo down the mountain. Ill take you to eat skewers, and then well go treasure hunting together! Lets help you earn your own tuition fees! Ill tell you, not only will you have enough for middle school fees, but youll also be able to drive a Ferrari to school. Oh, but you dont have drivers licenses yet! I know of a I-million-yuan childrens toy car thats allowed on public roads. By that time, youll make all the little girls in your school jealous! Whoa! Old Luo, is this how you teach children? Haha, the two kids already have stars in their eyes! Im speechless. If only I could meet the host in my lifetime, I wouldnt have to worry about anything! Dont listen to Uncle Luos nonsense. Hes not serious. Li Shishi rolled her eyes at Luo Feng and then said some more positive, uplifting words. Of course, Li Shishi also knew that the two children were from very poor families, and their living expenses were a significant issue. If Luo Feng could help, he would. After all, they had the rich second generation heirs to take care of them. But you have to go back and tell your parents first. Otherwise, theyll worry and call the police, and even if I jumped into the Yellow River, I wouldnt be able to clear my name! Luo Feng joked. Skewers? Skewers? Yay! Were going down the mountain with Uncle to eat skewers! The two children had only eaten skewers once in their lives. For them, this kind of high-end consumption was a luxury. After descending the mountain, Luo Feng found a roadside barbecue stall in the small town. He treated the rich second-generation kids and the two children to the meal. At first, the children were a bit reserved, but after Luo Feng encouraged them to eat as much as they wanted, they began to let loose. And surprisingly, they could eat quite a lot, each consuming dozens of skewers. Li Shishi later warned them to be careful not to overeat. Luo Feng paid the bill, which came to around 4,100 yuan. After all, there were many people in the treasure hunting team. Level 4 scan! Luo Feng thought for a moment, stood up, and scanned the entire town. He remembered that in the past, he used to scan villages and towns, specifically looking for valuable items in old houses. Chapter 242 - Chapter 242: Holy Cow! This Massive Plot! It’s Enough to Last 30 Years! (3) Chapter 242: Holy Cow! This Massive Plot! Its Enough to Last 30 Years! (3) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation However, later on, it was discovered that the ancient tombs were clustered together, which saved him much time and effort. As a result, Luo Feng had not scanned any villages or towns for quite some time. A few minutes later, the scan was completed, and it revealed an astonishing 15 treasure markers. Uncle, which place should we go to dig for treasure? asked one of the children. Hmmm, for today, lets just wander around the town and try our luck! Luo Feng replied before climbing into his luxurious car, with his devotee Li Shishi joining him in the front passenger seat. The two children sat at the back. However, after a moment of thought, Li Shishi unexpectedly decided to sit in the back with the children, leaving Luo Feng without a long-legged beauty by his side. After all, having a beauty in the front passenger seat was a delightful experience for a driver. Even though Luo Feng would not touch her inappropriately, simply looking at her would be quite pleasing to the eye. Lets see if we can dig something up here! Luo Feng suggested after getting out of the car, pointing at one of the markers. A garbage dump? Li Shishi was equally surprised. Could treasures really be found in such a place? Little Long, try digging here! Luo Feng instructed one of the children. Little Hu, you dig over there! He then pointed at a third spot, Emmm, Shishi, you dig here! Yes, this is how things should be. All the locations Luo Feng had pointed to had no treasure. It would be a bit too incredible if they found something right away. Soon, Luo Feng and the two children began to dig. In no time, they had dug pits several tens of centimeters deep. However, aside from some discarded cans and household garbage, they found nothing of value. Hahaha, wouldnt it be embarrassing if we do not find anything? one of the children joked. I think it is already starting to feel awkward! added the other. Come on, host! Why dont we go to the mountains instead? What kind of treasures could be found in a garbage dump? suggested one of the viewers. Maybe you could help the children by burying something in advance and then letting them dig it up? proposed another. Even though they had not found anything yet, the childrens spirits remained high, and they showed no signs of frustration. This was the difference between rural children and their urban counterparts: they were better at handling setbacks. Of course, there were also strong-willed urban children, but this was not always the case. An hour has passed, and we have not even found a single coin! one of the children exclaimed. Host, digging in a garbage dump is a new experience for me! the other added. Feeling that they had dug long enough, Luo Feng pointed at a spot, Maybe there is something there. Why dont you try digging? Who could beat Luo Feng when it came to planning? Every treasure hunt was meticulously rehearsed. He knew exactly what was where and whether it was valuable or not. The purpose of this elaborate setup was to create a series of thrilling moments for the livestream. I found something! I found something! Little Long excitedly shouted. Upon inspection, Luo Feng saw Little Long eagerly digging through the dirt, paying no mind to the fact that they were in a garbage dump. Soon, a gold ring encrusted with soil was unearthed. Ah? Let me see! Luo Feng took the ring and examined it, exclaiming dramatically, Well, you two are quite lucky! This is a gold ring, and it looks like it weighs around ten grams or more. Quite heavy! Its worth about 6 thousand yuan! Upon hearing 6 thousand, which was an astronomical amount of money to them, they became even more giddy with excitement. Take it and keep it safe. I will find someone to accompany you two to sell it. As for living expenses, this should be enough for a year of junior high, right? Thank you, Uncle Luo! Thank you, Uncle! At the same time, Little Hu, who had been directed to another location by Luo Feng, excitedly shouted, Uncle, I found something too! Luo Feng walked over and found that Little Hu had dug up something quite largean old-fashioned cabinet. Upon opening the cabinet, they discovered a multitude of old, small-denomination coins. Good job, kid! Youve struck it rich! These are one-cent coins from 1981! Uncle, its just a one-cent coin. How is it a fortune? Even Little Hu, a rural villager, knew that one cent could not buy anything. Haha! You dont understand, do you? Although its just one cent, the 1981 coins had a limited circulation, making them worth 6 thousand yuan in the market! Luo Feng happily explained. Wow! How can a one-cent coin be worth thousands of yuan? Little Hu did not understand, but if Uncle Luo said it was valuable, it surely must be. Its true! I know this edition is very expensive in the market! Amazing! These two kids are rich now! Luo Feng continued to examine the small coins in the drawer. Among them, only the 1981 coins were worth thousands. By the way, any of you collectors interested in buying these coins? Ive already appraised their value! For the 1981 coins, of course, there were wealthy collectors willing to buy them. However, the gold ring did not hold much collectible value as its worth derived purely from the gold itself. Instead of taking the two children to a gold store, which was not available in the small town, Li Shishi suggested buying the gold ring for herself and taking it home as a keepsake. Damn, Ive never made 6 thousand yuan a day before! To think Im worse off than these two kids! Yeah, they made as much in a day as I do in a month! Stop talking! Im so depressed! Damn it, Old Luo, I was wrong! Take me treasure hunting instead! Luo Feng headed toward the second treasure location, an abandoned factory building about 5 kilometers from the small town. The area was desolate and practically uninhabited. Uncle, this place is haunted. You shouldnt go in there! Haunted, really? Li Shishis face changed, and she wanted to cling to her husbands arm, but he was only her husband in her heart. Yes, its an old nitrogen fertilizer factory. My grandfather told me that people died there, and then came back to life, causing ghostly disturbances! Luo Feng laughed, unconcerned. Many of the wealthy heirs were not afraid of this either, so they all entered the factory. There were two treasure locations inside, both behind the factory building. I will go to the back and check. You all look around and see if you can find any treasure! Luo Feng led Li Shishi, An Peng, and a few other followers to the back of the factory. As they walked around to the back, they saw an area enclosed by a cement wall, densely planted with various herbaceous plants. It looked quite strange Poppy plants? Luo Fengs eyes widened immediately. As someone from the countryside, he was familiar with these plants. Thats right. These were the raw materials for addictive substances. While these plants could be found in the wild, Luo Feng would never believe that such a large plantation could be formed naturally. Wow, Luo Feng, the wild grass here is so lush! Li Shishi did not recognize the plants and happily squatted down to examine their growth. Haha, Shishi, arent you afraid a poisonous snake will suddenly appear? Zhang Shunyong teased mischievously. Damn! Host, these are poppy plants! Really? What are poppy plants? You dont know? Theyre the raw material for making Opium! Damn, how many acres is this? This whole area? Enough to land you in jail for 30 years! Luo Feng nodded, Indeed, these are poppy plants! After saying that, Luo Feng turned and left. The area was not safe. It was not hard for him to guess the truth behind the ghost stories The next treasure location was a basement, accessible by a staircase. The basement was about 25 square meters, containing a table and several chairs. Uncle, is this the treasure chest? But it has a combination lock, and we cant open it! Little Long suddenly picked up a black briefcase. Lets get out of here first! Luo Feng did not linger, as the covert poppy plantation was clearly intentional. He had no idea when the people who had planted it might return. However, as soon as Luo Feng took the briefcase, a system notification appeared. [ Ding! Cocaine, valued at 800,000 yuan ] Upon hearing this, Luo Fengs hand trembled slightly. It seemed that this place was indeed a thieves den. Chapter 243 - Chapter 243: Next Stop: Mount Taiyi! A Hundred Thousand Ancient Tombs! (1) Chapter 243: Next Stop: Mount Taiyi! A Hundred Thousand Ancient Tombs! (1) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Luo Feng carefully weighed the briefcase in his hand. Through this, he was able to tell that while the exterior of the case was quite heavy, the cocaine inside would likely weigh no more than a kilogram. Naturally, this substance was extracted from a type of herb called the coca leaf. Based on its purity, it could go for around 600 to 900 yuan per gram. As such, through the systems 800 thousand valuation of the case, Luo Feng had determined that the cocaine stored within it was of high quality. Although the cost of the seeds was not high, the extraction process could be quite expensive, with roughly 90% profit margins. Luo Feng shook his head vigorously, wondering why he was even contemplating the profit from this substance. He had made a fortune from treasure hunting, and only a fool would consider getting involved in this kind of business. Luo Feng quickly left the basement. Things would be different if he were alone, but having children around complicated matters. The owner of the property had yet to make a return, and thus, Luo Feng hurriedly headed towards the wealthy second-generation heirs cars. After all, it was not beyond the realm of possibility for the propertys owner to be a gun-totting maniac. Uncle, are we not going to dig anymore? one of the children asked. Are you kidding? We need to take this stuff to the police station! Zhang Shunyong was exasperated by the childrens naivete. Did they not realize what they had found? Why do we need to go there? the children inquired nervously. Luo Feng shot Zhang Shunyong a disapproving glare, as he had nearly frightened the children to tears. Dont worry, were not taking you two to the police station. We just need to deliver the goods. The viewers of the livestream chimed in, expressing their concern for Luo Feng and the children. They urged them to be careful, as they could easily be discovered. As Luo Feng drove, he had Li Shishi make a phone call and held it to his ear. Hello, Id like to report a crime. Ah, I recognize your voice Youre Old Luo, right? Yes, its me. I am the treasure-hunting livestreamer! Luo Feng was quite famous around Mount Dalong. Many people recognized his voice, so it was not surprising that the police officer did as well. Mr. Luo, what happened? Why are you reporting a crime? The police officer had not watched the livestream today and was unaware of the situation. Were at the northeastern foot of Mount Dalong, in Dalong Town. Weve discovered a large plot of artificially cultivated coca plants covering about three to five acres of land. The location appears to be an abandoned nitrogen fertilizer factory. Good heavens! Acres of coca plants? Are you serious? The police officer was immediately alarmed and took the situation very seriously. Of course, I have the recording from my livestream as evidence, Luo Feng explained. Moreover, the children found a briefcase. We havent opened it, but I suspect it contains the extracted substance. The officer coughed. Alright, were on our way. No need, were already en-route to the station, Luo Feng replied, hanging up the phone. When they arrived at the police station, dozens of officers were waiting outside. After all, the discovery of such a large plot of coca plants was a big deal. As they walked, Captain Li Jiahao inquired about the specifics of the case from Luo Feng. By the time they reached the main hall, the details were mostly clear. Luo Feng placed the briefcase on the marble counter. Without hesitation, he sliced it open with his Jungle Blade. The sharp blade effortlessly cut through the case, revealing numerous bags of white powder that spilled out onto the table. The sight caused many police officers to widen their eyes in surprise. The small-town officers had never seen anything quite like this before. Even Captain Lis heart raced, as he swallowed hard and tried to maintain his composure. Mr. Luo, please wait a moment. Now that we have confirmed the situation, I need to inform the authorities in the county town. Captain Li picked up his phone and made a call. Hello, Director Huang? Its me, Captain Li from Dalong Town. Weve discovered a large plot of coca plants here that covers around three to five acres of land. Moreover, we found a briefcase that seems to contain highly purified cocaine. I am not sure about its exact purity, though. At that moment, many officers crowded around the opened briefcase, examining its contents with curiosity. They had never encountered such a substance in their years of service. Nowadays, public security had improved significantly, and it was rare to find these kinds of drugs, except perhaps in border areas. Wow, Old Luo has made another great contribution! Amazing! This stuff must be cocaine! The viewers of Luo Fengs livestream were equally amazed by the discovery, praising Luo and the children for their find. Some even joked about how Old Luo had intended to take the children treasure hunting but ended up uncovering this illicit substance instead. Luo Feng chuckled to himself. Who are you looking down on? Were you really doubting my treasure-hunting abilities? Soon after, a middle-aged man, who looked to be around 45 years old, entered the room.. Chapter 244 - Chapter 244: Next Stop: Mount Taiyi! A Hundred Thousand Ancient Tombs! (2) Chapter 244: Next Stop: Mount Taiyi! A Hundred Thousand Ancient Tombs! (2) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation It must be the police chief. Hello, Mr. Luo, I am the chief of the local police station in town! My name is Zhao Fubao! Could you please lead the way? We will go and check the area where the large coca plantation was found. By the way, Little Li, grab some men and get these items tested. Afterward, give me the test report. Zhao Fubao greeted Luo Feng first, then gave instructions to Captain Li. Subsequently, Luo Feng led the way, and a large group of people arrived at the periphery of the nitrogen fertilizer factory. After all, there was a good chance that the other party might be armed. Zhao Fubao led everyone forward cautiously. They did not approach immediately. Instead, they observed the situation first. After making sure the coast was clear, they then sent one of the policemen, dressed in plain clothes, to infiltrate the factory to see if anyone had returned. With their safety assured, only then did they enter the factory. They warily proceeded to the back of the factory, and soon, the large patch of land used for growing coca plants was found. Zhao Fubao, being experienced, had immediately recognized what the plants were. This was a major case. Mr. Luo, thank you for reporting this. These items are indeed cocaine! Zhao Fubao had just finished speaking when Captain Li called. Hello, Officer Zhao, the lab results are in. The items are indeed cocaine, and the purity is quite high! Understood. Make sure you secure those items carefully! After hanging up the phone, Zhao Fubao addressed Luo Feng, Mr. Luo, it has been confirmed. The suitcase is indeed holding cocaine, and its purity is around 85%. That is quite high! Zhao Fubao knew well that the purity of internationally smuggled cocaine is generally between 80% and 90%. In some developed countries, it is diluted to increase profits. Typically, the purity is around 30%. Here, selling the cocaine would only bring in a few hundred thousand yuan. But as it passes through the hands of various consumers, the profit could easily reach millions. Haha! Weve done it again! The livestream host has made a great contribution once more! The two kids did well too! Luo Feng was not stingy in sharing the credit. We have to thank the two brothers as well. They were the ones who found the suitcase! By the way, Officer Zhao, do you receive any rewards for such cases? Luo Feng immediately asked with a smile. He knew the two children needed money. Of course, we do. For such a case, the reward is generally between 30,000 and 50,000 yuan! The present-day Chinese empire did not skimp on rewards for those who help crack cases. Tens of thousands of yuan were handed out casually. Where is your family from? Zhao Fubao kindly asked. We are from Dalong Town! Little Long did not know what it meant to have made a great contribution, but he felt very nervous at the moment. Alright then, I will take you home first and greet your parents. Leaving a group of people behind to keep watch, the two children were then sent home. Luo Feng accompanied them, and handed over the prize money along with the 5,000 yuan they had earned from treasure hunting, to their parents. He instructed that the money must be used to send the children to junior high school. The parents nervously nodded. Many rural parents preferred their children to help with farm work or take on jobs instead of attending free junior high schools, knowing that their children might not be smart enough to make it to college. After the police had spoken to the parents and the wealthy second-generation individuals had given their advice, Luo Feng believed the parents would definitely send their children to school. As for the case, it would undoubtedly involve armed police from the county as follow-up support. They would be stationed at the site, and Luo Feng was no longer concerned about the situation. Once those people returned, they would certainly be arrested. At around 10 PM, Luo Feng left the remote town of Dalong County and arrived in a new city called Longan City. Although it was only a second-tier city, it had developed quite well in recent years. Accompanied by the wealthy second-generation individuals, they found a hotel to stay at. After a satisfying meal and drinks costing Luo Feng 150,000 yuan, they retired for the night. The next day, Luo Feng called his parents to assure them of his safety. After all, they had seen on the news that their son had helped Dalong Town solve a case. Luo Feng also transferred 10 million yuan to them, telling them to buy whatever they liked and not to worry about the cost of his mothers favorite jewelry. As for the villagers, Luo Feng had directed them to an abandoned mine area to search for treasure. It was estimated that they could find items worth a total of 10 million yuan. However, if Luo Feng were to discover a large tomb or treasure trove, his cousin Luo Yun and his cousin-in-law Huang Tianba would have to bring people over to guard the scene. Of course, the cousin-in -law title was something Luo Feng had given himself, since Huang Tianba was the cousin of Su Meiji. In the morning, Luo Feng contacted the director of the short video platform Douyin and organized another lottery event. He informed the Long-legged Woman in advance that he would like to use some of the unsold items as lottery prizes, and the items in question totaled around 50 million yuan in value. This time, Luo Fengs lottery event was even grander. He offered up nearly ten small yellow fish artifacts worth more than 100,000 yuan each and five large yellow fish gold bars, each valued at over 2 million yuan.. Chapter 245 - Chapter 245: Next Stop: Mount Taiyi! A Hundred Thousand Ancient Tombs! (3) Chapter 245: Next Stop: Mount Taiyi! A Hundred Thousand Ancient Tombs! (3) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation There were also around silver ingots worth 500 thousand, and there were 20 of tnem In total, as well as an assortment or various otner Items. Luo Feng was indeed quite generous for this rounds lottery. He had gone out, as otherwise, his fans would simply spam the chatroom every day, claiming that though he has made a fortune from livestreaming, only knowing to pamper themselves with beautiful models without ever holding raffles. That afternoon, when the total prize value of 50 million was announced, the entire platform plunged into yet another heated discussion. Not only the platform, but the entire internet was boiling. This live-streamer was serious about his raffles. Unlike some of the big live-streamers who only offered a measly 1 million each time. Holy crap! Each big yellow fish is worth more than 2 million? And There are five of them? Damn it! From today on, I proclaim, Old Luo is my real brother! Starting today, I announce that Old Luo is my real father! Such a generous live-streamer? Is it real gold? I thought it was fake brass! Damn it! This isnt just real gold! Its antique gold! Its worth much more than regular gold! The rich rewards had many foreign netizens turning green with envy. Many even registered domestic accounts through various channels, set their alarms, and hoped to try their luck. However, their efforts were likely for naught. With tens of millions participating, the odds were akin to winning the lottery. A day passed, and the raffle started at 8 in the morning. Many big stars, such as Boby, Da Meimei, and Liu Tianxian, were there to support Luo Feng. They were brought in by the platform to boost Luo Fengs popularity. But with Luo Fengs current status, they were more or less on equal standing. After all, Luo Feng was worth billions now. Damn it! 68 million people came in for the raffle! But there are only 35 million followers! How many of you didnt follow and are just here for the raffle? Anyway, Im an old fan! Im not here for the raffle! I just like watching treasure hunting! Please, you dont even have a fan badge! The raffle lasted from 8 in the morning until late noon before it ended. However, there were only 100 winners. Apart from the most valuable antiques worth more than 2 million, the least valuable prizes were ancient copper coins. But these were not the common ones worth a few hundred like the Kangxi Tongbao. They were some rare ancient coins worth tens of thousands of yuan. As per the old rules, after this stop at Dalong Mountain, we will take a few days off and then continue live-streaming! I havent been with a beautiful model in days! Im really itching for it! After all, I made billions in the last round and couldnt find a place to spend it at! Luo Feng chuckled and started to boast again. Holy crap! Itching? Tell me, where exactly is it itching? Damn it! Are you bragging again? Again with the rest? Old Luo, cant you be more diligent? Hes a billionaire now, why should he be diligent? If it were me, Id stop digging. Let whoever wants to dig do it. Isnt it better to hug models all day? Hahaha! Are you satisfied with just 10 billion? Where is Old Luo going next? Is it Longan City? Seeing this, Luo Feng laughed and said, Not necessarily. I just left Dalong Town to come to the hotel to eat and drink! I dont know where Ill go next, but Ill let you know when I decide! After addressing his viewers questions, Luo Feng ended the livestream. At the hotel, he and the others had another meal together. Returning to his hotel suite, Li Shishi brought him a cup of tea. Zhang Shunyong asked, Old Luo, for the next stop, how about going to the capital? Werent you invited by one of the top ten bigshots? Well, they did extend me an invite, but they havent really specified the time or place yet, so I guess Ill just busy myself for now Luo Feng took a sip of tea and replied. Afterward, Luo Feng opened a map and started looking at it. About ten minutes later, his eyes lit up, and he chuckled, Qinling, this sounds like a good place! Lets go there! This Pingding Mountain and Xianhe Mountain seems good But digging in small places isnt as interesting. It has to be a place like Qinling to make things exciting. Qinling was arguably the place in China with the most number of large tombs, given that the ancient capitals of the Qin and Han dynasties were in that area. One could only imagine how many royals and nobles were buried there? The 800-mile Qin River and hundreds of thousands of ancient tombs buried there were no joke. The tombs there, once discovered, were almost always large. But large tombs were not easy to find. The easy ones had already been discovered, and the difficult ones were hard to spot. The only drawback of Qinling was its vastness. Even with scanning equipment, they had to scan one area at a time, and they had to leave one scanning range to continue scanning the next. Having decided on the location, Luo Feng directly asked, Shishi, do you want to go to Qinling? Qinling? Li Shishi blinked curiously. Yes, although the climate and terrain differ greatly from the mountains in the south, with ravines crisscrossing everywhere, it also has its unique beauty, Luo Feng smiled and said. Alright, Ill follow you wherever you go! Li Shishi did not mind at all. As long as Luo Feng was with her, any place was heaven. Hmmm. How melodramatic. What an embarrassing thought. She wondered when this man would finally fall to her feminine wiles. She had hinted at her feelings a few times, but he had changed the subject each time. As far as Li Shishi was concerned, he was probably thinking about Qin Rubing or Su Meiji.. Chapter 246 - Chapter 246: Next Stop: Mount Taiyi! A Hundred Thousand Ancient Tombs! (4) Chapter 246: Next Stop: Mount Taiyi! A Hundred Thousand Ancient Tombs! (4) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Although she may not be as beautiful as them, she was still quite a looker. Back when she had attended school, she ranked among the top of the campus beauties. As such, while she might be losing in the looks department, she would not give up, believing that one day, she would conquer the heart of her male god. Qinling, that sounds great! Ive always wanted to go there. Ive heard there are many large tombs in that area! Zhang Shunyong stroked his chin, his interest piqued. Lets go, Old Luo! Well dig up Emperor Qin Shihuangs tomb! Really, you want to dig in that place? Arent you afraid youll die in there? Hahaha, seriously, those tombs have already been discovered by the authorities and are protected. You still want to dig? In any case, the mysterious place, Qinling, had piqued the interest of many wealthy young heirs, who all expressed their desire to go. However, due to its long distance from Jiangnan, it was expected that some would drop out. Nevertheless, Luo Feng was undeterred, as he knew that once they reached Qinling, the local wealthy heirs might join the group as well. During this time, affluent young people from all over the country were urging Luo Feng to visit their hometowns to dig for treasure. Three days quickly passed, and upon their arrival, they were warmly greeted by an enthusiastic group of treasure-hunting heirs in Qinling. As for obtaining the necessary permits, with the help of these local second-generation heirs, it was effortlessly settled with no issues. All in all, the cost of obtaining excavation rights for Qinling amounted to over 50 million yuan. Although the price seemed steep, considering the vast area of Qinling, it was actually relatively cheap. With the help of the wealthy heirs, these expenses were not a problem. Brother Luo, weve got the permit for you! But you should know, Qinling is different from other places. There are many restrictions in place. You should listen to them first, and then decide whether you want to spend the 50 million or not. The person speaking was called Zhou Weiguo, a wealthy heir from Qinling whose father made his fortune in the mining industry. He had since transitioned into the real estate business. Alright, Brother Zhou, speak, Luo Feng said over the phone from his hotel room. In recent years, to protect Qinling, no industrial mining is allowed! Of course, if you dig privately without using large mining machinery, it is permissible! Whatever you dig up, you can take away! Although Luo Feng did not understand why such restrictions existed, he nodded and asked, Are there any other constraints? Thats it! But 50 million is still quite expensive! Zhou Weiguo laughed. Haha, a little expensive is fine, after all, this is Qinling! This is where 800 miles of the Qin River and a hundred thousand ancient tombs lie in! Finding just one such ancient tomb would immediately offset this 50 million expenditure! Of course, Luo Feng knew that the ancient tombs were likely tucked away on the outskirts of Qinling, and they had hardly ever been discovered deep within the mountains. It was for this reason the local forestry bureau had approved Luo Fengs permit, but only for the deep mountain areas. He was a true expert, after all. Had it been anyone else applying, they could dig wherever they wanted as long as they paid the fee. But Luo Feng was different; being an expert, he was only allowed to apply for permits for areas deep in the mountains that were not easily accessible. To obtain a permit for an area with many ancient tombs in the Qinling Mountains, you would not think the authorities were foolish, would you? Alright, Shishi, Brother An, everything is settled! After expressing his gratitude to Zhou Weiguo, Luo Feng smiled and spoke to the people around him. Little Luo, are you going to livestream tomorrow? In the hotel was a small shareholder of the livestreaming platform, named Zhang Zifan. Since he was a local from the Qinling area, Luo Feng was sure to treat him to dinner. Yes, either the day after tomorrow or tomorrow. In any case, we have had enough rest! Luo Feng replied. Great, is it confirmed that youre going deep into the Qinling Mountains? Absolutely! In that case, I can start promoting you! Zhang Zifan made a phone call to the promotion department of the platform. Immediately, an overwhelming amount of promotional materials and advertisements appeared on the platform, with various channels time slots being purchased to direct traffic towards Luo Fengs latest livestream. The news quickly reached the top of the trending list: [ Treasure Hunter Luo Feng! Livestream begins tomorrow! Next stop..] The platform acted swiftly, not disclosing the location yet, allowing people to guess and build anticipation before revealing it later. Damn! They said he would rest for three days, but its been five days already? And hes just starting the livestream? Some viewers complained. Five days! Do you know how I spent these five days? I visited his channel at least eighty times! Each time, it was just a replay of his previous treasure hunts! Another viewer added. Curious about where the host is going next. Come dig in the capital! Once a significant tomb is discovered here, it will be incredible! Haha! Be careful not to dig up your ancestors graves; you will end up laughing then! Get lost! Why so fierce? Do you want the host to dig up your familys ancestral grave? The banter continued until the next day, when, after having breakfast at the hotel, more than ten luxury off-road vehicles set off towards the Qinling Mountains. Luo Feng, driving the car and sitting in the main drivers seat, greeted everyone, Hello, everyone! Your emperor has returned! I am your empress! Li Shishi, having gotten used to making such jokes, became more fond of them, thinking that she might as well take advantage of her future husband. Damn, dog food right at the beginning of the livestream! I am here to watch treasure hunting, not to eat dog food! Actually, eating it occasionally is not bad! Shishi, sweetheart! Can you give us a shot of your legs? Emmm, you came to see legs? Why dont you go next door if this is the content you like? The legs next door are three meters long and completely distorted. I cant appreciate them! Hahaha, the beauties on the hosts side are all natural, right? Thats right! Its been so long since weve seen the Long-legged Woman too. We miss her! Youre just missing her legs, right? Yuan Shu: I miss them! I think about them day and night! By the way, where the hell are we? Why are there so many ravines? Have we left the south of the Yangtze River? Suddenly, many viewers in the livestream room felt that something was off when they saw the scenery outside the car. Damn, it looks like the Qinling Mountains! Wow! Host, you traveled over a thousand kilometers from the south of the Yangtze River to the Qinling Mountains? Whats your intention? It took two extra days to start the livestream. Did you spend all that time on the road? (crying with laughter emoji) Have you secured the foraging permit? The local authorities in the Qinling area wouldnt be foolish enough to invite a wolf into their home, would they? Hahaha, of course not. They didnt issue permits for the outskirts, but they said I could get one for the deep mountains, Luo Feng replied, feeling somewhat speechless at the attention he received due to his fame. Its not as interesting, though. Those who know, know that the outskirts are where most tombs are located. Whats the point of going to the deep mountains? Did the host get a permit? Luo Feng replied, Yes, I did. It cost about 50 million yuan! Damn, thats expensive! Of course, didnt you see how big the Qinling Mountains are? Do you think its a small hill in front of your house? Its useless unless you can find a tomb! The viewers were all shocked when they heard the 50 million yuan figure. This host was indeed willing to spend money on permits. After about an hour, they finally arrived at Taiyi Mountain, also known as Zhongnan Mountain. Originally, Luo Feng wanted to obtain a permit for this area, which would cost 10 million yuan. However, he found out that it would only cost 50 million yuan for the entire Qinling Mountains, so why not save some money and bag the entire package? As the vehicles reached the foot of the mountain, a group of wealthy second-generation youths got out, carrying small bags, shovels, and water bottles, looking energetic and ready for adventure. Brother Luo, are we going into the mountains today? Zhou Weiguo was excited. It was his first time accompanying Luo Feng on a treasure hunt in the mountains. Previously, he had only watched the livestreams, which had left him yearning for more. Wait a moment Luo Feng said with a smile, without explaining why they should wait. However, about two minutes later, a jeep arrived. A girl in tight-fitting mountaineering gear stepped out of the vehicle, her figure and curves leaving the wealthy second-generation youths stunned. To be honest, only Qin Rubing would have such long legs. At first, they all thought it was Qin Rubing, but her temperament seemed slightly different. Sorry for keeping you all waiting! Su Meiji had promised that she would join the second treasure hunt, and she would not go back on her word. However, she was speechless at the fact that they had come so far. Nevertheless, upon learning of the next dig site, she immediately chartered a private plane over and found an off-road vehicle to join them.. Chapter 247 - Chapter 247: My Goodness! A Large Piece of Lantian Jade! Chapter 247: My Goodness! A Large Piece of Lantian Jade! (1) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Apologies for my tardiness. I had to take a flight here and then borrow an off-road vehicle from a friend, so it took a while, Su Meiji bowed slightly to everyone as she got out of the car. No worries, we did not wait long! It has only been two minutes! Yes, actually, you arrived just in time! Before Luo Feng could say anything, the group of wealthy young heirs started chattering excitedly. They were quite generous when it came to beautiful women. If an unattractive woman had kept them waiting even for a second, they would not have been so forgiving. Physical appearance was crucial in this society, regardless of the occasion. Your climbing gear looks great! Very stylish. But just a heads up, there will be hardships once we head into the mountains. You can still back out now if you want, Luo Feng said, smiling contentedly as he admired her unmatched figure. Su Meijis tight leather climbing outfit accentuated her sensual curves, which were quite a sight to behold. Her overall figure was incredibly voluptuous, with curves that could drive anyone mad. Her little cliffs, in particular, were rather enticing. If I could not endure hardships, I would not have come, Su Meiji replied. She was a self-made wealthy young woman, unafraid of hardships. In her early twenties, she often worked late into the night and traveled for business. This was something many pampered second-generation rich heirs could not compare to. Of course, her interest in joining the treasure hunt was piqued after watching Luo Fengs livestreams for a long time. She had wanted to join for a while but was too busy to do so. Alright, since the beautiful lady says it is no problem, let us head into the mountains! Lets go! Luo Feng raised his hand, pointing towards the mountain range. The group shouted in unison, then proceeded towards the mountains. These were the Qinling Mountains, one of the few mystical mountain ranges in China. The faces of the wealthy young people were filled with anticipation and excitement. Once inside the mountains, Luo Feng tried to find a relatively open area to test the power of his Sixteen True Words Feng Shui Secret Manual. However, the vegetation in the mountains obstructed his view, and using a drone proved futile as well. The Feng Shui in the Qinling Mountains was so good that it was possible for ancient tombs to be found anywhere. Perhaps the ancient Feng Shui knowledge was based on the mountain range itself. As they walked and dug along the way, Luo Feng occasionally glanced at Su Meiji, concerned about her stamina. He knew the others physical capabilities, but he was unsure if Su Meiji could keep up. As the leader, he had to care not only for the beautiful woman but also for the entire teams vulnerable members. However, after trekking for some time, he found that Su Meijis stamina was much better than that of Li Shishi, who wanted to rest after two hours of walking. The other wealthy young heirs with weaker bodies were also struggling. Luo Feng immediately called for a twenty-minute break. I did not expect you to be so strong, even stronger than many of the guys! Luo Feng said to Su Meiji as he took a sip of water beneath a tree. It is not that impressive. After the busy years in my early twenties, I started paying more attention to my health and often went hiking when I had free time, Su Meiji replied, taking a small, elegant sip of water. After exchanging a few casual words, Luo Feng looked ahead and activated his system. Scan this area! The Level 4 scanner was activated, and soon, 13 treasure points appeared in his vision. After everyone had rested for 20 minutes, Luo Feng led the team as they resumed their stop-and-dig journey. Ding! You have found a super energy drink. Ding! You have found another super energy drink. Ding! You have found an insect repellent. Ding! You have found sunscreen. Throughout the morning, they found nothing but energy drinks and other miscellaneous items. Although they had not discovered any treasures, these props were in short supply after their previous expedition, so Luo Feng was still quite pleased. Hey, it seems like you are having trouble finding treasures after changing locations, huh? Yeah, half the day has passed, and you have found nothing! Look at your view count! Almost 10 million people have left since this morning! You started with 27 million viewers, and now you only have 18 million! Isnt this place supposed to have the highest concentration of ancient tombs in China? Why havent you found even a single one? Well, its n?lVe to think that. Most of the tombs that are easy to find have already been discovered. The undiscovered ones are bound to be difficult to locate. At that moment, Luo Feng was digging up more items, as well as some Qinling specialty national treasure-level protected plants: the Single Leaf Grass and Taibai Redwood. However, given their protected status and the fact that they were still alive, Luo Feng naturally did not disturb them. Moreover, he had even gone as far as to alert the authorities to their presence, as he knew his livestream could potentially attract unscrupulous individuals. At around 4 p.m., Luo Feng arrived at a treasure point and dug up something with a clang. [ Ding! You have found a piece of jade worth 3,000 yuan! ] Luo Feng was slightly puzzled. It was indeed jade, but why was there no indication of its historical era? Under normal circumstances, this could mean a jade mine. But that was not the case either, as jade mines would not have deposits right below the surface. After all, Luo Feng had found it the moment he started digging.. Chapter 248 - Chapter 248: My Goodness! A Large Piece of Lantian Jade! Chapter 248: My Goodness! A Large Piece of Lantian Jade! (2) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation If it appeared on the surface of the land, it would mean that the quantity must be incredibly large. However, when he looked around, there were no other treasure markers in sight. So, was this the only piece of jade? After a few seconds of contemplation, Luo Fengs excitement turned into calmness. Luo Feng, did you find anything? Li Shishi was the first to approach. Su Meiji also came over, curious to see what he had found. Damn! Is this just a rock? Why is the host constantly digging up rocks today? Did he hit a rock nest? First theres Sun Wukong, and now theres his descendantsO! Theres just so many goddamn rocks! Hahaha! Who knows, these rocks might be his uncles! Luo Feng weighed the rock in his hand; it was not very heavy, and indeed it was a non-metallic mineral. He turned it over and saw a faint greenish hue covering an area about the size of a fingernail. The color was not very distinct, very faint. He took out the knife he wore at his waist and gently tapped it a few times, producing a crisp, resounding sound. Hehe, everyone, look. This is not an ordinary rock; its jade, Luo Feng said with a smile. What? Jade? Host, I have not read many books, so do not deceive me. Where does this look like jade? Jade? So, is this like the raw jadeite from the novels? Luo Feng pointed at the greenish area on the rocks surface, Look carefully here; it has turned green. How could it not be jade? And if you want to know how much jade there is, its simple C just cut it open! With that, Luo Feng raised his knife and struck. With a clang, the stone was split in two. It was an excellent knife. Is it really jade? Su Meiji immediately became excited. As a new member, her excitement was entirely understandable. Although she had seen Luo Feng dig up even more impressive treasures in the livestream, that was only as a viewer behind a screen. Right now, she was an actual participating member, and as such, it was normal to experience different emotions over it. Theres jade? Its so green! Greener than Bao Qiang! Hahaha! Warning from a lawyers letter! What kind of jade is this? Imperial green? You fool, where do you think there are so many imperial greens? Have you read too many novels? Of course, Luo Feng did not know what kind of jade it was, but the system valued it at 3,000 yuan, so it probably was not a very high-quality jade. Its not worth much, maybe just a few thousand yuan at most. Dont get too excited! Luo Feng said before turning to look at Li Shishi and Su Meiji. Who wants it? Give it to Miss Su. Let it be a small gift for the new member! Li Shishi thought for a moment and made this decision. The reason was simple because this was a girl Luo Feng cared about. If she were to compete with her and make Luo Feng angry, she would have no chance of winning him over. New member, accept this little gift! Luo Feng handed it over, and Su Meiji graciously accepted it without any pretense. For such small items worth a few thousand yuan, Luo Feng usually gave them away on the spot. Scan again! Use a Level 1 scan! After leaving the area of the previous scan, Luo Feng activated his cheat again. Disappointingly, only about a dozen treasure markers appeared in this area. Its almost time to end the stream today! Since the broadcast was about to end, Luo Feng did not want to waste a high-level scan. As such, he decided to just explore a smaller area before calling it a day. Is the broadcast ending already? We havent found anything! Exactly, it seems like Old Luo never finds anything good on the first day of his streams! Thats why, as an old fan, I only start paying attention from the second day onwards! Hahaha, have you figured out the trick? Old Luo, wouldnt it be a slap in his face if you suddenly found a treasure worth billions? Smack him dead! Dont provoke Luo. Treasures are a matter of chance, and the host may not find them even if he wants to! Ding. An energy drink. Ding. Insect repellent! [ Ding! Youve dug up an Encyclopedia of Gemstones! ] [ Click to learn, and youll be well-versed in all gemstones, without exception! ] Haha. What a coincidence. He had just thought about obtaining such an item, and here it was. Luo Feng quickly clicked on learn, and soon, all the experience of identifying gemstones appeared in his mind. It was as if he had read thousands of books. Moreover, in his minds recollection, he had identified tens of thousands of gemstones. Reflecting on the jade he had just found, it was a very ordinary piece of jade. Finding it on the surface of the land was quite normal. Often, such mineral deposits were the result of a chance event. If jade could be found on the surface, it could mean that there were large deposits of jade underneath. However, this was not absolute; it could only be said that there was a high probability of it occurring. There are too many rocks in the mountains! No more Sun Wukongs, please! I cant take it anymore! Lets go deeper into the mountains and see! The treasures in the Qinling Mountains are really much rarer than those in the southern mountains! With a clang, Luo Feng dug for a while at a treasure marker and found something. Ding! Jade! Its value is 4,500 yuan! Seeing this, Luo Fengs expression remained indifferent. Now that he was familiar with various gemstone identification methods, he knew that this was another individual piece of jade on the surface. There were a few possibilities for such jade to appear. First, there could be a nearby river that had washed some jade deposits to this location. Another possibility was the movement of the Earths crust, which had brought the jade to the surface. As for its larger family? It could have gone deeper underground and disappeared The third possibility was that someone had left it there. However Chapter 249 - Chapter 249: My Goodness! A Large Piece of Lantian Jade (3) Chapter 249: My Goodness! A Large Piece of Lantian Jade (3) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation As the excavation continued, a massive jade stone, about half a meter in size, was unearthed. Luo Feng inspected it but was uine what type of jade it was without seeing the inside. However, he was not particularly curious, as he believed that a jade stone worth 4,500 yuan must be of poor quality. The place was located in Taiyi Mountain, within the jurisdiction of the Lantian County. The jade mines here had been famous since ancient times, so the appearance of jade stones was not surprising. Another jade stone, what rotten luck! Luo Feng said in a deadpan tone, pointing at the large stone on the ground. He picked up his Swallowtail Hoe and struck it a few times. Then he struck it with full force. Astonishingly, the half-meter stone instantly split in two, drawing exclamations of surprise from everyone present. Luo Fengs strength was truly impressive, befitting someone who could singlehandedly take on seven or eight strong men. Wow, you found jade? And you still think its bad luck? What would you have to find to not consider it bad luck? Itd need to be an imperial jade seal! Why not say the Nine Tripod Cauldrons? Two jade stones in a row? Is there a jade mine nearby? These are two runaway children; streamer, hurry up and find their family! Luo Feng squatted down and examined the broken surface of the stone. This is Lantian jade, named after Lantian County, and not because its blue. The raw material is worth several thousand yuan, and polished jewelry made from it can sell for tens of thousands in the market. I wont be taking it down the mountain, as its too heavy. If any of you want it, feel free to take it! He glanced at the wealthy second-generation individuals behind him, but none of them wanted it. Weighing at least sixty or seventy catties, the stone, worth just a few thousand yuan, would be nothing more than a burden. Luo Feng then thought of the villagers back home, who would certainly be willing to send a few people to carry the jade back. Wasnt there a restriction against mining? Li Shishi asked, remembering the restrictions mentioned by Zhou Weiguo. Its fine, Ive obtained the mining rights. The only issue is that we cant use heavy machinery, but digging by hand is still allowed, Luo Feng explained. Spending 50 million for a permit and still not allowed to mine? Thats quite a rip-off, right? Exactly, its so expensive, and there are so many rules and regulations! Its precisely because there are mines in the mountains that they dont allow you to use heavy machinery! If its manual labor, you wont be able to dig much, so it doesnt matter! Luo Feng then dug up another treasure dot, which turned out to be an energy drink. Deciding that it was time to stop, he greeted everyone and took a break to rest and drink some water. As they were not far from the mountain that day, they chose not to spend the night there. They headed back down and would return the next day instead. The following day at 10 a.m., they returned to the original location. Leaving the scanning range, Luo Feng activated his system again. A few minutes later, more than a dozen treasure markers appeared in their vicinity. By the time it was almost noon and time for lunch, they had found several more jade stones and not much else. Scan! Scan! Scanning again, there were still more than a dozen treasure markers left. Growing increasingly frustrated with the slow progress, Luo Feng continued digging. But as more and more jade stones appeared, he began to feel bewildered. There were no large-scale jade mines in the area, so why were there so many scattered jade stones? It was truly baffling. While pondering the mystery, Luo Feng continued walking towards a small hill about three to five hundred meters ahead. Compared to the height of the other mountains, it was hardly worth mentioning. He reached the hillside and activated his system once more, all the while taking a sip of water. However, upon seeing a cluster of treasure markers in a particular spot, Luo Feng almost spat out the water he had just drunk. Had it not been for Su Meiji standing in front of him, he might have lost control and soaked her with water. Luo Feng would have felt guilty and obliged to help her. The cluster of golden light he saw was somewhat terrifying, covering nearly a kilometer in radius. To Luo Feng, it resembled a starry sky, filled with treasure markers. It looks like Ive hit the jackpot! I knew Taiyi Mountain wouldnt disappoint me! Luo Feng exclaimed, looking at the dense treasure markers. The only possibility he could think of was an ancient tomb. However, in modern times, how many unearthed ancient tombs could span as large as one kilometer? Could it be an imperial mausoleum? Moreover, these treasure markers only appeared at the edge of the scanning range, indicating there were more beyond it, but they remained unlit because they were out of range. Luo Feng hoisted the hoe onto his shoulder, called out to everyone, and headed towards the cluster of treasure markers. He pretended to dig along the way, finding nothing of interest. Finally, they bypassed the hillside and arrived at the edge of the treasure marker cluster. Examining the feng Shui of the area, Luo Feng furrowed his brow. Although the feng Shui was good, it was not exceptional, and it seemed unlikely that a large tomb would be located here. But in that case, how could the treasure markers be so densely packed? Setting his doubts aside, Luo Feng plunged his hoe into the ground. With a clang, a notification sounded. [ Congratulations, host! Youve discovered a massive jade mine! ] A jade mine? Is this really a jade mine? As it turned out, it was not an ancient tomb after all. Luo Feng had actually discovered a jade mine! At that moment, his face was filled with excitement, as if all the frustration he had felt from unearthing the jade stones worth a few thousand yuan earlier had instantly vanished.. Chapter 250 - Chapter 250: My Goodness! A Large Piece of Lantian Jade(4) Chapter 250: My Goodness! A Large Piece of Lantian Jade(4) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Indeed, the jade pieces that had been scattered about were not without reason. A vast amount of jade had emerged on the surface of this area, which indicated the enormity of the jade deposit. With a chuckle, Luo Feng instructed everyone to begin digging. Since they were in the Qinling mountain range, the soil rather soft, which made the excavation relatively easy. After clearing away a swath of soil three to five meters wide, a large piece of jade appeared, It shimmered with a green hue. Wow! What a huge piece of jade! Is it a few meters in size? Could it be worth hundreds of thousands? Seeing this, Luo Feng naturally tapped the jade with his hoe and laughed, My friends, your host has struck it rich! This is a jade mine! A jade mine? Seriously? Can you really find a jade mine this easily? Its only a five-meter piece of jade, and youre calling it a jade mine? Luo Feng did not bother to explain. The truth will eventually reveal itself. He walked a few dozen meters further, and once again began digging. Soon enough, they excavated another piece of jade, measuring about one meter in size. They continued this process more than a dozen times, and in each hole they dug, they found jade pieces connected to the mountain body. The online viewers were left in stunned silence It seemed that the host was not deceiving them He had truly found a jade mine. This area is a Lantian jade mine, one of the four famous jades of China! However, the quality can vary from high to low! Clearly, the jade we just dug up is of average quality, and thus, it is not very valuable! Luo Feng continued, So, if we were to mine the whole area, it might only be worth tens of millions. Only tens of millions? What do you mean? Is a jade mine this cheap? A jade mine is a massive collection of stones containing jade, but not every stone is jade! Have you seen people gamble on stones? Sometimes, an entire truckload of raw jadeite stones might not yield a single piece of jade. Moreover, the host said the quality is not great, so its not worth much! The Qinling mountains do not allow large-scale mechanical mining, otherwise, Luo would have made a fortune! Tens of millions in profits isnt enough for you people? Luo Feng did not continue digging, as it was utterly pointless. After all, he could not carry away much by hand, and large-scale machinery was not allowed As they descended the hillside and approached the foot of the mountain, Luo Fengs eyes were drawn to a deep pit. The pit was roughly twenty meters long and two meters wide, and had an irregular shape. It was also within the area of the jade mine. Curious, Luo Feng and the others walked over, only to be met with a strong smell of saltpeter. Had someone used explosives here? It did not look like official or legal mining had taken place. Could it be privately mined? No wonder there were so many jade pieces scattered along the path they must have fallen during transportation. Obviously, the irregularly shaped pit had been blasted open by someone, who had buried the explosives in the soil to muffle the sound, preventing nearby villagers from hearing anything suspicious. Luo Feng instructed Su Meiji contact the Forestry Bureau immediately, which would also give her an opportunity to become familiar with local officials. Su Meiji had many business connections, and they both understood each others intentions. Grateful, Su Meiji looked at Luo Feng. She knew he was interested in her, but she kept her feelings hidden. She was the type of girl who would not engage in any ambiguous relationships unless the other party fully opened their heart. What? A jade mine? And theres illegal mining operations going on? The Forestry Bureau was speechless. Luo Feng was truly extraordinary. He had only been in the mountains for a few days and had already discovered a jade mine. All along, they had known that there must be jade mines in the mountains, but they never imagined Luo Feng could find one so quickly. Director Pan, the jade mine here has been exposed on the surface! And the twenty-meter-deep trench was created by someone using explosives! On the way, we suspect that the jade pieces found by Mr. Luo Fengs treasure-hunting team were dropped during transportation by the illicit parties! Su Meiji reported the findings and analysis to the Forestry Bureau. Thank you, Miss Su, and thank you, Mr. Luo. We will investigate this matter! After hanging up the phone, Su Meiji exchanged contact information and WeChat with the other party and also took Luo Fengs contact information. They would consult the two of them during the subsequent investigation. Damn. Luo Feng muttered to himself. He had thought that it was an ancient tomb or something similar. How anticlimactic. In any case, Luo Feng was left somewhat speechless by the discovery.. Chapter 251 - Chapter 251: A Great Feng Shui Layout! An Ancient Qjxing Tomb? (1) Chapter 251: A Great Feng Shui Layout! An Ancient Qjxing Tomb? (1) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Leaving the jade mine area behind, Luo Feng led his group to the mountainside of another hill. Gazing at the landscape that was sprawled out beneath him, he exclaimed, What incredible Feng Shui! Indeed, the sixteen-character mantra that he had been bequeathed by the system seemed to be an insignificant skill. The entire Taiyi Mountain was full of excellent Feng Shui, but nothing remarkable was visible. Luo Feng carefully examined the scenerys Feng Shui once more, and suddenly, his eyes lit up. It was clear that the small hills in front formed a superb Feng Shui layout. This Feng Shui is truly extraordinary! Luo Feng remarked. You understand Feng Shui too? Su Meiji asked in surprise. However, thinking about it, she realized that Luo Feng was able to identify many treasures and even excavate ancient tombs. Had he not understood Feng Shui, he would not have been able to accomplish such feats. Is this man truly the descendant of some hidden sect? He seems to know a lot. Looking at Su Meiji, Luo Feng confidently said, Of course I must understand Feng Shui. Otherwise, I would not be able to navigate such vast mountain ranges and dig effectively! Luo Feng nudged Su Meijis arm and glanced at Li Shishi beside her. You two, look ahead. What do you see? Ahead? Some mountains! Or perhaps theyre hills? Li Shishi blurted out. Haha, these mountains remind me of pears! Zhang Shunyong joked, eliciting an eye-roll from Li Shishi. Su Meiji simply smiled. What nonsense are you talking about? Luo Feng glared at Zhang Shunyong before continuing, The peaks here form a trio, with the central one being majestic, while the other two are only about a hundred meters tall. If you view them individually, you would not notice anything special. However, when they are connected, it is a completely different story! A different story? What do you mean? Su Meiji asked, her curiosity piqued. Despite being a formidable businesswoman, she still had her own knowledge gaps and would sometimes feel clueless. The mountain on the left connects to the main peak and represents the Azure Dragon, guarding the entrance to wealth. The one on the right, like the White Tiger, wards off evil spirits. In front of them lies a low table-like hill, with a winding stream flowing through the mountains. In summary, this place has a great Feng Shui layout, with the front hill acting as a shield and the incoming dragon signifying wealth and nobility. In ancient times, this would have been the ideal layout for kings and ministers! Luo Feng scrutinized the Feng Shui of the area and found it to be quite exceptional, much to his surprise. ? Su Meijis face was scrunched up in confusion, unable to understand Luo Fengs explanation. However, she did grasp that the Feng Shui here was excellent. As for the terms like front hill, Azure Dragon, and White Tiger, she had no idea what they meant. Damn, Old Luo, stop speaking in riddles! I cant understand a word of what you just said! Zhang Shunyong complained. Just tell us straight, is there a large tomb below those mountains? Hahaha, well said! After all that impressive talk, you might just end up digging up rocks! A viewer joked. So, Luo Feng, is there a tomb below? Su Meiji picked up on the question from the online audience. Hehe, I think there is a seventy to eighty percent chance there is one, Luo Feng replied, nodding without playing coy. However, he was not entirely sure, as this was his first time applying Feng Shui techniques. But in terms of the layout alone, this place was indeed exceptional. Despite this, there was a chance that the people of ancient times could have overlooked such a perfect layout. Therefore, Luo Feng could not be entirely certain. With such a layout, it was not impossible to stumble upon an imperial tomb if luck was on their side. Of course, the probability of finding an imperial tomb was still relatively low. However, for some emperors who met a sudden demise and needed to find a burial site quickly, this place could have been a possible option. Regardless, let us go and take a look! Luo Feng decided, leading the team towards the unique mountain layout. Upon reaching the foot of the mountains, Luo Feng immediately activated a Level 4 scan. Several minutes after the scan was completed, he discovered numerous treasure markers densely distributed across the mountains. One area, in particular, was incredibly concentrated, while several others had about a dozen treasure markers each. Damn Theres a large cluster of markers and seven smaller clusters!? Luo Feng was astonished. The area between these mountains did not just have a single dense cluster of markers but many, separated by several kilometers each. Luo Feng was amazed by the sheer number of treasures. The nearest cluster was about a hundred meters from Luo Fengs position. These markers seemed to have no discernible pattern and appeared quite chaotic. Luo Feng was unable to make sense of the situation. Forget it! Lets just start digging! Luo Feng declared, leading the team towards the nearest treasure marker while addressing his online audience. Hahaha! Our tomb raider host has really come to Qinling to dig up tombs, huh? someone commented. Someone should mail a compass to the host. He understands Feng Shui, huh? Thats the first time Ive heard of this! another remarked. Since the host mentioned great Feng Shui, could it be an imperial tomb? someone else wondered. Youre overthinking it. The burial sites of emperors during peaceful and prosperous times are generally known. As for those self-proclaimed emperors, although we dont know the exact location of their tombs, they were usually on the run, so their tombs wouldnt be too extravagant! someone explained. Why are self-proclaimed emperors usually on the run? another person inquired. Are you silly? If they werent on the run, they would have been ruling for decades and become the real deal! someone responded. Dying unexpectedly, their tombs wouldnt be that grand either. As Luo Feng dug, he mysteriously said, Everyone, do not doubt the possibility of discovering an imperial tomb. This place has a classic dragon-entering-the-head layout. Even if there isnt an imperial tomb here, we will still find something valuable! If luck is on our side, finding an imperial tomb is not impossible.. Chapter 252 - Chapter 252: A Great Feng Shui Layout! An Ancient Qjxing Tomb? (2) Chapter 252: A Great Feng Shui Layout! An Ancient Qjxing Tomb? (2) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation What does the dragon-entering-head pattern mean? It sounds like a classic pose in a poker game, perhaps? Ha ha ha! You are creative! I am going to get off this ride; isnt this a bus heading to kindergarten? Excuse me, this dragon-entering-head pattern you speak of Are you referring to the Long-legged Woman or the stunning Su? Umm, cant they just share the dragon? Oh, my goodness! You guys Luo Feng rolled his eyes, finding these people truly insufferable. However, thinking of these two stunning beauties sharing his dragon had indeed made his heart race. Ahem, everyone, stop fooling around. As for the dragon-entering-head pattern, it is also called the arriving dragon and the entering head. The Arriving Dragon refers to the direction or orientation from which the dragon vein comes. The Entering Head refers to the situation and orientation of the dragon veins energy entering the tomb. When the dragon vein from a thousand miles is about to form a tomb, it first binds the energy and passes through a strait, suddenly raising the mountain to prepare for the tomb. This segment of the dragon vein is called the entering head. The area where the arriving dragon and the entering head meet should be plump, round, and full of energy. Only then can it be considered a true dragon that brings wealth and nobility. Dragon veins originating from faraway mountain ranges bring long-lasting fortune, while those with shorter dragon veins bring short-lived fortune. Anyway, you guys probably wouldnt understand! Ill dig about ten meters first and then see! Luo Feng did not bother with a complicated explanation, for it would be like playing the lute to a cow. No matter how many times he explained it, it would be better to just dig up something tangible. Having confirmed that this was a good location with many markers, Luo Feng was determined to start working. However, with only six treasure points under this convergence point, it could not possibly be the tomb of royalty or nobility, perhaps just a minor officials tomb. With everyones help, they dug until five or six in the afternoon. Now this is how tomb excavations should be like! The depth is reasonable, unlike the last tomb they discovered, which was unearthed due to a mountain collapse. Shishi, tell everyone to take a break, have something to eat, and then continue working overtime! Well be staying in the mountains today! Some of you go and set up the tents! Luo Feng instructed before sitting on the edge of the pit and munching on beef jerky. Li Shishi, Zhang Shunyong, and several others gathered around, chattering and asking many questions about what might be buried below. Hey, host, even if the feng Shui here is good, should we really keep digging? Weve already dug more than two meters, and theres nothing! Are you just making up this feng Shui stuff? I cant tell if its accurate. Luo Feng laughed, Whats the rush? Ancient tombs are usually buried five to eight meters deep, and even more impressive ones can be dozens of meters deep! Dont underestimate the power of ancient people. Keep digging for a bit, and if we still find nothing, we can always move on to another location! Of course, there were tombs that were dozens of meters deep, but they were not very common. After all, apart from the scale of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, anything deeper than ten meters was unlikely. This was due to the massive workload that entailed such an undertaking. Nevertheless, there could be geological movements that caused some ancient tombs to submerge even deeper. After eating and drinking, An Peng and the others brought over a box of headlamps, which everyone put on before resuming the excavation. Time quickly passed, and it was soon around eight. When they reached a depth of about three and a half meters, a clanging sound suddenly rang out. [ Congratulations, host! Youve discovered an ancient tomb worth 1.2 million yuan! ] [ Dynasty: Pre-Qin! ] What? Pre-Qin? Amazing! In the archaeological community, there is a saying: for Pre-Qin tombs, look to the west of Qin. This area has the highest concentration of Pre-Qin tombs. But with a value of only 1.2 million yuan, it seemed a bit lacking. Fellows, weve found it! Now, who still doubts my feng Shui expertise? Luo Feng, initially confronted with many skeptical comments, became more confident after the discovery. Judging by the value, it was a tomb of a minor figure. If it were a royal or noble tomb worth only 1.2 million, it would be truly pitiful. As for why such a minor figure was buried in a place with such good feng shui, Luo Feng was not certain. According to the feedback from his hoe, he seemed to have hit wood. What did the host dig up? Another descendant of Sun Wukong? Haha, are you hoping the host digs up rocks every day? In just about ten minutes, everyone had finished clearing the surrounding soil. A section of blackwood emerged from the ground. They continued to carefully remove the soil around the blackwood. Soon, the two-meter-long coffin lid was fully exposed. Wow, weve struck it rich with this coffin! Everyone here will get a share! Awesome, host! You really found it? Teach me your feng Shui skills, host! I want to help people choose properties! Haha, now you know how amazing I am, dont you? Luo Feng, upon seeing the coffin, felt even more delighted, having swept away their earlier mockery. Damn, he actually found it! Can you really find an ancient tomb through feng shui? I never believed what was written in novels! It must be through feng shui. If you study how ancient people interpreted feng shui, youll have a high chance of finding tombs! Everyone, stop daydreaming! Lets open the coffin and see whats inside! The two girls should step back, in case a jumping corpse comes out! Upon hearing Luo Fengs words, even Su Meiji, who rarely rolled her eyes, gave him a beautiful eye roll. With so many people opening the coffin, even the girls would not be scared. Instead, they were more concerned about encountering poisonous gases. With a crack, several people managed to push the coffins sides without much effort. The coffin lid was propped up and placed to the side. Everyone then looked inside the coffin. At first glance, there was a layer of soil covering nearly half of the interior.. Chapter 253 - Chapter 253: A Great Feng Shui Layout! An Ancient Qixing Tomb? (3) Chapter 253: A Great Feng Shui Layout! An Ancient Qixing Tomb? (3) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Barely visible, there lay a skeleton inside, bent at the knees and lying on its side. Beside the skeleton were two coarse clay pots filled with soil, which could hardly be considered as fine artifacts. What kind of grave is this? An emperors tomb? Are you trying to be funny? Why is the skeleton in this position? Are these broken pots supposed to be burial offerings? Hey, Old Luo, you didnt accidentally dig up a local villagers grave, did you? Luo Feng laughed helplessly, A villager from the foot of the mountain could have a tomb that lasts for thousands of years? This is a genuine ancient tomb from the pre-Qin period! Pre-Qin period? Spring and Autumn, Warring States, or the Zhou dynasty? Can any grave be considered an ancient tomb? Everyone was at a loss for words. A dilapidated coffin and broken pots, could this really be an ancient tomb? Where was the sign of it being a tomb? Guys, not all ancient burials are grand in scale. Are you saying that commoners dont deserve to be buried? Luo Feng rolled his eyes. These ceramics can prove that this is from the pre-Qin period. See? The inscriptions are in small seal script! Luo Feng picked up one of the clay pots and examined it. The characters on this pot seem to be from Xianting village Maybe it belonged to a resident from that time? These three characters are the name of a place! After handing the ceramic to Brother An, Luo Feng explained, See this skeleton bent at the knees and lying on its side? This should be a flexed burial from the pre-Qin period Flexed burials are one of Chinas ancient funerary forms. Its main feature is that the deceaseds limbs are bent so that the lower limbs are curled up, and then the body is buried in the tomb pit. Compared to the extended burials, flexed burials refer to the posture of the body after death. It is a peculiar phenomenon in the history of Chinese culture, especially in the history of Chinese burial systems. However, the origin, prevalence, time, and region, as well as its meaning, remain long-standing unresolved questions. In essence, the skeleton looks to be in a fetal position. Wheres the grand tomb you promised? Whats the point of digging this up? Indeed, what about the incredible feng Shui you mentioned? Didnt you say that there might be a possibility of an emperors tomb emerging? Well, is this what you call an emperors tomb!? Hahaha! Perhaps a king of a small kingdom? Not an emperor? Are these clay pots valuable? Luo Feng shook his head, Not really. These pots, aside from deducing the era of the tomb owner, have little significance. In the market, theyre worth tens of thousands at most. Luo Feng glanced at the other scattered treasure points. Even if there were ancient tombs, they would only be ordinary peoples burial sites. The only thing to look forward to was the treasure point under the magnificent central peak. Professor Gu Santong, I found a pre-Qin burial site here. Are you interested in coming over by plane to take a look? Luo Feng took out his phone and called Gu Santong. Oh? How big is it? Pre-Qin? About 2 meters long and half a meter wide. Uh have you dug it up already? Yes! Alright then, Ill send someone over. Youre sending someone? Youre not coming yourself? Im busy! What if I say there are other grand tombs? Really? Really! Dont you trust me? Well, then, this changes things. Im not busy anymore Shishi, Miss Su, it is getting late. Let us rest for now and continue digging tomorrow! There must be a large tomb here. With this kind of geomancy pattern, unless the people of the ancient times were blind, it is impossible for there not to be a large tomb buried here! Even if no one discovered this good feng Shui pattern for a hundred years, eventually, someone would find it after five hundred years and choose to bury a tomb here! After Luo Feng finished speaking, he decisively ended the livestream. Of course, he expected that many people would come to the mountains with shovels tomorrow. Due to this, Luo Feng had to notify the villagers from his hometown and the Shuitang Village, and have Luo Yun and Huang Tianba bring people to keep watch. The next day, Luo Feng awoke naturally in his tent. Since he had gone to bed at ten oclock, eight hours of rest was about enough. Glancing at the campsite, he saw that only a few of the wealthy second-generation youths were up, but Su Meiji was already dressed and ready. It must be said that professional women usually have a nine-to-five routine, they were always punctual. After waking everyone up, they ate breakfast. Luo Feng then picked up his Swallowtail Hoe and headed towards the spot they had been digging the previous day. Old Luo, why you are so diligent?! Is there really a large tomb underneath here? Starting the livestream at six or seven in the morning? Im not even fully awake yet! The early bird catches the worm! Of course, we have to get up early, right, Shishi? Luo Feng said with a mischievous smile, glancing at Li Shishi. Especially for you girls, waking up early is the only way to catch the worm! Huh? Li Shishi did not understand at first, but when she realized what he meant, she immediately began playfully hitting the scoundrel. However, she was secretly delighted. Typically, a girls reaction to a boys teasing depends on who the person was. If they do not like the boy, they will definitely call him disgusting. If they like the boy, they will be overjoyed. Moreover, girls tend to be six times more interested in such topics than men. They actually enjoy these conversations, but it depends on the person they were conversing with. For those they are comfortable with, they will not get angry or even be quite happy. For the rest of the day, Luo Feng planned to excavate the areas marked with seven or eight treasure points. Based on the analysis of yesterdays finds, these were likely small tombs. With yesterdays experience, the newly joined local second-generation rich kids were much more efficient. With a thud, Li Shishi made a discovery. Luo Feng looked forward and saw: [ Ding! Ancient tomb! Worth 600,000! ] [ Dynasty: Pre-Qin Period! ] I found it! I found it! Li Shishi excitedly shouted. This was her first time discovering something significant. Her excitement was palpable. Did our cute little Shishi find something? Is it a big rock? Is it another ancient tomb? Or perhaps tomb bricks? How can a pre-Qin tomb contain bricks? It is possible, but the scale would not be large. The population was too small during that time! Large tombs are hard to come by. Seeing Li Shishi so happy, Luo Feng smiled and said, Indeed, it is an ancient tomb, but we do not need to waste our time on it. It might be similar to yesterdays find. Lets leave it to the archaeological team to handle it! Ah? I see Li Shishi looked a bit disappointed, thinking she had accomplished something great. However, it did not matter. Whether she accomplished something or not was irrelevant. The most important thing was to win over her heartthrob. Wow! Youre just giving it up? So generous! Letting the archaeological team take over? Dont do that, host! What if something valuable comes up? Wont you suffer a great loss? With a tomb like this, not belonging to royalty or nobility, what kind of valuable burial items could there possibly be in store? Maybe just a few ceramic jars! The coffin itself is probably the most valuable part! An hour later, another ancient tomb with seven or eight treasure dots was found. And then, there was a fourth one Around six in the afternoon, with a thud [ You have discovered an ancient tomb. ] All seven ancient tombs had been excavated. Luo Feng had not missed a single one. Although their values were not high, Luo Fengs feng Shui analysis had still attracted many viewers. After all, people enjoyed watching the excavation of Pre-Qin tombs. This host is amazing! He really found ancient tombs using feng shui? All seven of them? Can any professionals tell me the hosts level of feng Shui skill? What rank is Is he as awesome as Hu Bayi? Hahaha, I will never doubt the hosts ability to find my familys ancestral graves again! I want to learn feng Shui to dig up my ex-girlfriends family graves! Seeing that it was still early, Luo Feng decided to continue digging, and he begun heading towards the next treasure point. Chapter 254 - Chapter 254: Horse Bones? Could it be Xiang Yu’s Black Wind Horse? (1) Chapter 254: Horse Bones? Could it be Xiang Yus Black Wind Horse? (1) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Throughout the entire day, Luo Feng had managed to uncover seven ancient tombs from the pre-Qin period. What was even more impressive is that during each excavation, Luo Feng would mysteriously mention some feng Shui secrets. The whole process had left his viewers completely baffled, causing them to wonder if feng Shui was really this powerful. Could it be that the protagonist of those novels they had read was actually standing right before them today? Not only were the online viewers amazed, but so were the archaeologists. When they searched for tombs, they would conduct extensive surveys and on-site investigations. However, Luo Feng seemed to have found the tombs with ease, as if he were simply drinking a glass of cold water. At this point, Gu Santong and the others had arrived at the foot of the mountain and were waiting for a helicopter to take them to Luo Fengs location. Although the tombs they had found were relatively small, the fact that there were seven of them still piqued everyones interest. Before the helicopter arrived, a young man asked Gu Santong, Master Gu, do you think feng Shui is actually real? The young archaeologist had already witnessed Luo Fengs miraculous abilities and was beginning to question his own beliefs. Were tombs not supposed to be found by analyzing the terrain and soil? Did those mysterious concepts like the Azure Dragon and White Tiger really have any effect? While he may not have believed it before, after seeing Luo Fengs livestream, how could he not have doubts? Youve seen it for yourself, so why are you asking me? Gu Santong replied irritably, shrugging helplessly. The others were surprised. Does this mean that Master Gu also thinks that feng Shui could really lead to the discovery of tombs? The young archaeologists exchanged bewildered glances, finding the whole situation quite enigmatic. Gu Santong continued, Let me tell you, although the belief in feng Shui may have dwindled in most of the country with the arrival of the new era, there are still many people, young and old alike, who have faith in it in places like Guangdong and Guangxi. They believe that feng Shui works through subtle changes and doesnt produce immediate effects. Many things only exist if you believe in them and not if you dont. Perhaps, we should maintain a level of respect for it, but we should not place too much faith in it either. As he spoke, Gu Santong felt helpless. Even the most renowned archaeologist would struggle to explain whether feng Shui was truly useful or not. As the helicopter approached, Gu Santong heard its buzzing and stopped discussing the matter with the others. He began gathering his things, ready to head into the mountains. Meanwhile, Luo Feng was leaning against a tree near one of the small pre-Qin tombs, eating while Su Meiji and Li Shishi continuously asked him questions. Su Meiji was relatively restrained, only asking about things she did not understand, while Li Shishi seemed to have an endless stream of inquiries. As Luo Feng played the lute to a cow, explaining feng Shui secrets to them, his gaze was fixed on the final treasure site a kilometer away. The seven or eight small tombs had already been unearthed, and the last site must have been the largest. There were still numerous densely-packed treasure markers, so Luo Feng estimated that it must have been the tomb of a royal or noble family, as commoners would not have such a grand burial site. Luo Feng, the place youre looking at has great feng shui! Su Meiji also glanced in the direction Luo Feng was looking at and chimed in. Really? You think the feng Shui there is good? Luo Feng was genuinely surprised. Had she already learned to read feng Shui after just a few lessons? That area has a long mountain range stretching across it, which should be the Dragon Vein you mentioned, right? And the majestic peak in the center is the main peak. In front of it lies a case mountain, resembling a position of supreme power. I dont know if this layout is good or not, but its definitely pleasing to the eye! Su Meiji shared her analysis, which she had gleaned from Luo Fengs earlier teachings, unsure if it was correct. Not bad! You have potential as a feng Shui master, Luo Feng praised her generously. Although some parts of your analysis are not accurate, overall, the feng Shui in that area is indeed excellent. Luo Feng then stood up and addressed the livestream audience, Our beautiful Su Meiji says the feng Shui there is good, so why dont we go take a look? Ive mentioned before that given the layout of this area, finding an imperial tomb wouldnt be too far-fetched. If we dont find a large tomb later, you can say Ive been mistaken! Is there really a large tomb? Su Meiji asked in astonishment, as she had just been making a wild guess. Im pretty sure there is an ancient tomb there, but Im not certain about its size, Luo Feng replied. We still have some time, so lets dig for a while and see if we can find it. With that, Luo Feng led the group towards the base of the mountain, which was the final treasure site. The livestream viewers commented, The hosts feng Shui secrets are incredible! Yeah, he just casually taught a disciple, and shes already so impressive? Su Meiji is not only beautiful but also so intelligent! Whoever marries a wife like her would be blessed for eight lifetimes! Forget about it, Su Meiji belongs to the host! And what about the Long-legged Woman? Who does she belong to? Chapter 255 - Chapter 255: Horse Bones? Could it be Xiang Yu l s Black Wind Horse? (2) Chapter 255: Horse Bones? Could it be Xiang Yu l s Black Wind Horse? (2) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Only children make choices; if I were the host, I would choose them all! My goodness! Both at once? Wouldnt that break the hosts back? Hahaha, whats there to be afraid of? We can always soak some goji berries in a thermos! Thats right! With such beauties, Li Bai once said, We must seize lifes pleasures to the full! Drink wine today, for tomorrow we may die! Are you afraid of emptiness? Then dont pursue girls, especially beautiful ones like these. Luo Feng led everyone and quickly arrived at the spot filled with treasure markers. They began digging from the outermost marked point. However, after only half an hour of digging, they saw a helicopter overhead. Since there was no landing area in the mountains, they could only lower a large net filled with backpacks and equipment from the archaeological team. Several people, secured by safety ropes, also descended from the helicopter, holding onto the ropes. Master Gu? Luo Feng glanced over and recognized an old acquaintance, initially thinking it was another wealthy person trying to snatch the treasure. Little Luo, are you still digging? Yes, Master Gu. Our beautiful Miss Su claims that there is excellent feng Shui here. So, I decided to dig and see! Luo Feng replied with a grin. Miss Su understands feng shui? Of course! Look at who her master is. A great teacher produces outstanding students C theres truth in that saying. Luo Feng boasted, then pointed at the mountain peak behind him, There are seven ancient tombs back there, and the coffins havent been opened yet. I figured since youre getting paid by the government and have nothing to do all day, Id tind you some work. You little rascal, what kind of talk is that? What do you mean getting paid by the government and doing nothing all day? Although the official archaeological team was indeed quite idle, there must have been a better way to phrase it. Luo Feng was probably the only one who could get away with saying something like that. Otherwise, if the national archaeological teams heard this, the boy would be drowned in saliva as teams across the nation would curse incessantly at him. However, with the speed at which Luo Feng was discovering treasures, all the national archaeological teams would have to treat him like a revered ancestor. Haha, just kidding. If youre interested, you can work overtime tonight. If youre not busy, you can start tomorrow morning! Luo Feng suggested. We will definitely go now! Well take a half-hour break and then set off! Gu Santong said and added, Of course, no matter what we find inside, its all yours, and it will always be yours! Gu Santong glanced at the many treasure hunters in the mountains who seemed to have found nothing but were in high spirits. Enough talking, lets go! Luo Feng did not pay too much attention to these competing treasure hunters. After all, a burial site might have at most one million worth of burial items, and if that were the case, he would not even bother competing for them. They could do whatever they wanted. On Gu Santongs end, after opening the coffins later on, he found that the burial items were similar to those that Luo Feng had discovered: some pottery jars with inscriptions from Xianyang. Generally, the coffins were the most valuable part of the collection, while the burial items themselves were just trivial. Nonetheless, more than a dozen archaeologists were still enthusiastically studying them, not at all put off by the scarcity of the burial items. On the other side, Luo Feng continued digging. After a few shovelfuls, he examined the soil and laughed, saying, Brothers, this time, there is truly a large tomb beneath us! A large tomb? How can you tell? Here it comes, the hosts secret feng Shui technique! Everyone, take out your notebooks and start taking notes! Damn it, hes looking at the soil texture. What does this have to do with feng shui? Im truly impressed by you clueless people. Looking at the soil texture is separate from feng shui; this is called science. Luo Feng squatted down and asked, Do any of you recognize this type of soil? I only know three types of soil: loess, black soil, and white clouds. Damn, are white clouds soil? Yes, they are, Sister Dan Dan! This soil? It seems to have many colors, doesnt it? Luo Feng laughed and said, You dont recognize this? This is Wuhua soil! In the archaeological or tomb-robbing world 20 years ago, there was a saying, Practice brings true Imowledge. Any superficial judgment is less reliable than actual action. To find a burial site, examining the soil is crucial. Thats why, at the beginning of this century, the Soil Master (tomb robber) from Nanhu invented a marvelous tool called the Luoyang Shovel to effectively detect underground soil layers. Through this tool, you can investigate the underground soil conditions and determine the soil grade. The quality of the underground soil becomes apparent. If the soil dug up contains Wuhua soil, it means theres likely a tomb beneath. Luo Feng continued, holding up the Wuhua soil in his hand, What is Wuhua soil? Its a soil layer containing a mix of gypsum, metal, wood, cinnabar, mercury, and limestone. In addition, during the digging process, you can effectively judge the underground conditions by assessing the force exerted on the shovels bottom. Experienced experts or tomb robbers can tell whether theyve encountered a rock or a coffin based on the force at the bottom of the shovel. How can I put it? Although modern archaeology has various detection devices, sometimes these standard devices are no more effective than a tomb robbers experience. After all, their experience is the culmination of wisdom handed down over thousands of years. After Luo Feng finished speaking, the barrage of comments in the livestream soared. However, very few people truly understood his words. Although I only partially understood, it still seems reasonable! Knowledge changes destiny; this is true for every profession! Chapter 256 - Chapter 256: Horse Bones? Could it be Xiang Yu’s Black Wind Horse? (3) Chapter 256: Horse Bones? Could it be Xiang Yus Black Wind Horse? (3) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Brothers, have you heard me clearly? Study well and follow in Old Luos footsteps to make a fortune in the future! Ha, first you need to have the money for a foraging permit! Luo Feng spoke up, Weve discovered the five-color soil, so the presence of an ancient tomb is now confirmed. Lets all anticipate what kind of burial site it will be! With that, Luo Feng began to excavate carefully with the group of wealthy second-generation heirs. It did not take long before a notification chimed. [ Congratulations, host! Youve discovered an ancient tomb worth 600,000 yuan from the pre-Qin period! ] Luo Feng was taken aback. Another small tomb? He thought it was strange that even ordinary people from the pre-Qin period would use five-color soil for their burials. Were ordinary people really that extravagant? Could it be an illegitimate child of a prominent figure? Luo Feng glanced at the scattered treasure locations around him, puzzled but undeterred, and continued excavating quickly. Soon, a rectangular coffin, approximately 2 meters long, was unearthed by Luo Feng. When the coffin was opened, the skeletal remains inside were arranged in a crouched burial position, accompanied by several pottery burial items. There was not much difference between this tomb and the previous seven small tombs. Damn! Host, what happened to the large tomb you promised? Why is this all you manage to unearth? Did the host make a mistake? Were you just acting like an expert, explaining that there was a large tomb? Luo Feng did not reply. At that moment, he was struggling to understand why the five-color soil was indeed present, but the tomb seemed too small. However, as he continued to examine the tomb, he felt that something was off. Unable to pinpoint the issue, he continued excavating. Hmm, why does something feel off? I feel like something is missing. Soon, the soil was completely cleared away. Although Luo Feng was excavating on a large scale, the protective effect of the Swallowtail Hoe ensured that the artifacts were not damaged. Whats going on with the host? Isnt he going to leave the small tomb to Gu Santong and his team like before? Seeing Old Luos expression, I think hes frustrated. He was expecting a large tomb, but ended up with this little thing? When the entire skeleton was unearthed, Luo Feng finally understood the problem. This tomb belonged to a woman. He had noticed earlier that there was something off about the skeleton; it was smaller in size. There were indeed only size differences between male and female skeletons for laymen, but experts can see significant differences in leg bones, pelvic bones, and so on. Li Shishi, Su Meiji, this is one of your kind! Luo Feng laughed as he looked at the two beautiful women. What do you mean by our kind? Li Shishi did not understand. A womans tomb? Su Meiji, being smart and clever, instantly grasped the meaning. Yes, I kept feeling that something was off, but now I understand, Luo Feng said as he moved toward the next marker, all the while pondering the mystery of the womans tomb with its five-color soil and meager burial items. This was completely unexpected. Arriving at the next location, Luo Feng continued to excavate while pondering. He would not be able to sleep tonight if he did not solve the mystery. At around 9 p.m., Luo Feng and the others had been digging for over an hour. During that time, they found a significant amount of five-color soil. There was definitely another ancient tomb below. Little Luo, are you not going to rest? Gu Santong came over after finishing his archaeological work on the other side. After I finish excavating this area, I will rest, Luo Feng told him. I just found a womans tomb earlier! Really? A womans tomb? Did you find multicolored soil? Gu Santong asked. Of course! But the burial items were just some pottery vessels, Luo Feng replied. Hmm Multicolored soil in a womans tomb? And yet her status seems quite ordinary? Gu Santong was surprised and furrowed his brows. Clearly, both of them were experts and found the combination of these factors puzzling. [ Ding! Youve discovered an ancient tomb! From the Pre-Qin period! Worth 2,000 yuan! ] What the heck? Only 2,000 yuan? Luo Feng was getting more and more confused. He expected things to be cheap, but not to such an extent! An ancient tomb from the Pre-Qin period, no matter how shabby, it couldnt be worth only 2,000 yuan, could it? Luo Feng was truly curious. What was buried below? How could it be worth only 2,000 yuan? Quickly, Luo Feng dug down with his hoe again. The feedback he received was not that of a coffins, but for bones. Could it be that the tombs owner was so poor they couldnt even afford a coffin? What did you find? Gu Santong approached when he saw the activity and asked. There is something, but my hoe is giving me feedback that its likely bones! Luo Feng shrugged helplessly. What? Bones? Gu Santong was also surprised. Was there no coffin? Soon, Luo Feng and his team started digging. A few minutes later, a long bone was unearthed. Gu Santong squatted down with a flashlight to examine it. After looking at it for a while, he still couldnt figure out which part of the human body this bone belonged to. This doesnt seem to be a human bone, does it? Luo Feng furrowed his brows. It was strange. There was multicolored soil, and the system had indicated it was an ancient tomb. But what was buried below? Not a human skeleton? Could it be the tomb owners pet? Ill dig some more! Luo Feng forced a smile and immediately resumed digging with his hoe. Half an hour later, the scale of the tomb gradually became apparent. It was actually four meters long and about two meters wide. Compared to the smaller tombs from before, this one seemed quite large. The shape of the bones in the tomb also became clear. Luo Feng and Gu Santong each held a flashlight, shining it down into the tomb. Immediately, both of them realized something and exchanged glances. Both of them understood that the shape was not that of human bones, but of a horse. Of course, it must have been a horse from the Pre-Qin period. If it had been a few decades later, Luo Feng would have thought it was Xiang Yus famous black steed. After all, they had just discovered a female skeleton. According to the legend, Consort Yu committed suicide before Xiang Yu died in battle. Suddenly, Luo Feng thought of something and blurted out, Master Gu, I understand now! Chapter 257 - Chapter 257: An Imperial Tomb from the Spring and Autumn Warring States Period? (1) Chapter 257: An Imperial Tomb from the Spring and Autumn Warring States Period? (1) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation A womans burial site? And with colorful soil unearthed? Moreover, with such simple accompanying burial objects? This was clearly unreasonable. As they dug further, they discovered horse bones, which only added to Luo Fengs confusion. He now had to piece together all the information he had gathered so far and find useful clues. Soon, he thought of a possibility, but it remained merely a speculation. The truth would depend on the evidence they would find. Personally, Luo Feng was fairly confident in his guess, though. Do you have an idea? What have you figured out? Gu Santong immediately asked. If my guess is correct, this should be a human sacrifice pit! Luo Feng replied. Ah? A human sacrifice pit? Gu Santong was momentarily puzzled. Luo Feng then explained, If it is a human sacrifice tomb, that could explain why a common womans grave contains colorful soil. You should know, Master Gu, that pre-Qin civilian tombs have rarely ever contained colorful soil, right? Thats right! Common people couldnt afford such things! Gu Santong nodded in agreement. One of the archaeological team members beside Gu Santong chimed in, I remember that the Qin Gong No. 1 tomb had numerous accompanying burial tombs! And there were also human sacrifice pits with buried warhorses! Luo Feng nodded and glanced at the weeds around them, saying, If this is indeed a human sacrifice pit, there must be a larger tomb nearby! After all, ancient records from the pre-Qin period mention that emperors and feudal lords had many more human sacrifices than common peoplehundreds for some, while others had dozens. High-ranking generals and officials would also have dozens of human sacrifices, with the least being a few people. Hmm, in that case, since a woman and a horse are part of the sacrificial burials, that would at least suggest that were searching for a generals tomb, wouldnt it? Gu Santong asked, breathing heavily. What are you all talking about? Just because there is a horse and a woman, youre already thinking of a generals tomb? Is Master Gu reliable? There hasnt even been any treasures of significant value found yet. How did he reach the conclusion of there being a generals tomb? Sensing the confusion from his viewers, Luo Feng smiled and said, Human sacrifice was a popular practice during the Spring and Autumn Warring States and Qin dynasty periods. Do you know what the earliest human sacrifices were? Soldiers. But there arent many historical records of this practice during that time! Of course, after that short period, soldiers were no longer used for human sacrifices, as they were needed for warfare. Later, the method of human sacrifice changed. Instead of burying living people, they would use terracotta figures to replace them. For example, the terracotta warriors and horses of the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum were substitutes for real soldiers. Another form of human sacrifice involved burying the tomb builders themselves. Many tomb owners preferred this method because it effectively protected their burial sites from being discovered. Of course, women were also used as human sacrifices, like the wives and palace maids of emperors and kings. In the beginning, even the empress dowagers had to be sacrificed, but that practice eventually stopped. Besides these types of human sacrifices, there was another item used: warhorses. These were among the few animals that could be used for sacrificial burials. In the case of Qin Shi Huang, terracotta warhorses were used as substitutes. Apart from these forms of human sacrifice, there was also the practice of sacrificing ones own children. This kind of sacrifice can be seen in Qin Shi Huangs tomb, but its not found in other Qin dynasty tombs! Of course, that was because Qin Er Shi, the second emperor of Qin, had his siblings killed and then buried with Qin Shi Huang as human sacrifices to consolidate his position as emperor. Under normal circumstances, this kind of sacrifice wouldnt occur, as the fundamental purpose of human beings is to continue their lineage. If such a practice became popular, humans would bring about their own extinction! After finishing his explanation, Luo Feng laughed and asked, Master Gu, did I get all the details about the human sacrifice system right? Yes, you did! Gu Santong nodded with satisfaction, wishing someone as knowledgeable as Luo Feng could join his archaeological team. Stop talking! My head is spinning! Being Qin Shi Huangs children must have been really dangerous, huh? Having to be buried with their father? Indeed, the life of an emperors family is heartless! Not every dynasty was like that! It was only that wastrel Qin Er Shi who had his siblings killed and buried with Qin Shi Huang! Gu Santong asked, Little Luo, after seeing this place, do you think the feng Shui is good? Haha, didnt you forget? Our beautiful Su just said earlier that the feng Shui here is excellent! Luo Feng knew that Gu Santong wanted to hear his analysis and continued, As far as I can see, this place has the layout suitable for kings, generals, and even emperors. However, I believe that the civilian tombs were buried here before the larger tomb. If it werent for these civilian tombs disrupting the feng shui, this place would have been perfect for a legitimate emperors tomb. There was nothing they could do about it. Since there had been civilians buried here already, it was not like they could just dig them up and move them, right? Nevertheless, as far as feng Shui was concerned, once buried, digging them up would not change the feng Shui of the area. Unless these people were buried several hundred or at least several decades earlier. But even if the imperial feng Shui was disrupted by those earlier civilian burials, its still a good place. Perhaps some rulers didnt mind this and still chose to be buried here! Luo Feng concluded. Everyone listened intently to Luo Fengs analysis, impressed by his knowledge and insight.. Chapter 258 - Chapter 258: An Imperial Tomb from the Spring and Autumn Warring States Period? (2) Chapter 258: An Imperial Tomb from the Spring and Autumn Warring States Period? (2) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation At one moment, Luo Feng mentioned that the civilian burials had disrupted the feng Shui of the area, and the next, he stated that perhaps the emperor did not care This left the viewers hearts fluttering in uncertainty. Well, let me look around and see if I can find the location of the main tomb! Upon hearing Luo Fengs analysis, Gu Santong became extremely excited, his face flushing red. He knew what Luo Feng meant: there was a tomb here, a large tomb. At the lowest level, it would be a tomb for a noble, a general, or a high-ranking official. At the highest level, it could be an imperial tomb. Alright, lets go! Luo Feng nodded, no longer paying attention to the horse bones and walked several dozen meters toward the main tomb chamber. The treasures in this area were scattered. At first, Luo Feng did not understand why this was the case, but after analyzing the situation, he was finally able to grasp the layout below him. It was a character-shaped tomb, approximately 160 meters long. There were around 60 treasure dots surrounding the main tomb. At this scale, Luo Feng could not rule out the possibility of it being an imperial tomb. What if the emperor had chosen a simple burial instead of a lavish one? What if he had deliberately only placed a few burial items? Regardless, it was undoubtedly a tomb of a high-ranking noble. Master Gu, Miss Su, Shishi, and An Peng, come over here and look! Suddenly, Luo Feng stopped. The light from his headlamp shone down on an irregular hole beneath some weeds. Indeed, Luo Feng had discovered a hole, one that was around the size of a fist. If one was not careful, it would be easy to miss. Could this be a robbers tunnel? Gu Santong walked over and was immediately shocked and infuriated. Yes! Luo Feng nodded. It was evident that tomb robbers had been here before. The fist-sized hole indicated that the robbery had taken place a long, long time ago. Due to this, the tunnel the robbers had dug out had almost been filled by nature. Ah! Gu Santong sighed regretfully. For an archaeological team, finding a robbers tunnel was not good news. Without thinking too much, Gu Santong and Luo Feng led the group forward another dozen meters. They found yet another robbers tunnel. This ancient tomb, covering more than 3,000 square meters, had robbers tunnels appearing at regular intervals. After several hours, they found over 160 of them. Of course, 160 tunnels did not mean there were 160 tomb robbers. If a tomb robber dug one and found the location incorrect, they would simply dig another. Or, a later tomb robber might use an existing tunnel dug by their predecessor. The fact that so many tunnels had been dug in this ancient tomb indicated that it had been raided countless times over thousands of years. It was lamentable that modern archaeologists had not found it yet, while tomb raiders had visited in several dozen waves. Damn, so many robbers tunnels! Theres over 160 of them? Are these tomb robbers all so crazy? How did they even find this place? Compared to them, Old Luo is just average! They all came before him! Came before him? Isnt it more accurate to say that its a shame that Old Luo was born later? Yeah, its been said that most of these tunnels are several hundred years old! Luo Feng sighed and said with a smile, Master Gu, its getting late. Lets go back and rest for today. We can continue tomorrow. I suppose thats our only choice. Gu Santong nodded, his mood still quite heavy. After all, no one would be happy with having discovered so many tomb robbers tunnels. Luo Feng led the wealthy heirs down the mountain to their campsite to rest for the night. Meanwhile, Luo Yun and Huang Tianba led the villagers to keep watch over the 3,000 -square-meter area, as they were now livestreaming and potential thieves might attempt to steal from the site. Should such a scenario truly transpire, these thieves would be in a surprise as they had to face a formidable force of over 1,000 villagers. Basically, weve confirmed that theres a large tomb, but it has already been visited by tomb robbers. Everyone should be prepared that there may not be many treasures left. With that out of the way, Ill be ending the stream now! Upon arriving at the campsite, Luo Feng addressed and tempered his viewers expectations before trying to sleep. However, Li Shishi unexpectedly entered his tent to comfort him, praising his skills and suggesting that he could find another large tomb next time. The two of them alone in the tent, Li Shishi was unaware that Luo Feng, who had not eaten meat for several months, was practically itching to take her on the spot. Later, Su Meiji visited Luo Fengs tent alone to discuss some feng Shui matters. This beautiful woman seemed genuinely interested. Luo Feng felt frustrated; he had just seen off Li Shishi, and now Su Meiji, who had an even more attractive figure, had arrived. The tent was not large, and her presence made Luo Feng uncomfortable. He had already shown respect to Li Shishi by keeping his distance, but with Su Meiji, it was more than just a matter of respect. It was pure discomfort. After a few minutes, the clever Su Meiji noticed Luo Fengs unease and said goodbye, suggesting they continue the discussion the next day. She was not angry, as she was well aware of her own beauty and knew that any normal man would have thoughts about her. That night, Luo Feng had a bizarre dream again, featuring Su Meiji and Qin Rubing. One of them took care of his upper body, while the other took care of his lower body. Then Li Shishi returned from work, cooked for the three of them, and even helped wash their feet. She was a servant, while Qin Rubing and Su Meiji were the main wives. Mom, why do I keep having dreams like this? Is it true that our thoughts during the day affect our dreams at night? Luo Feng forced a bitter smile, glancing at his watch: it was 6:10 in the morning. He thought he had woken up early, but. Chapter 262 - Chapter 262: Riding the Celestial Horse at Noon! The Chapter 262: Riding the Celestial Horse at Noon! The Dragon Ascends the Twelve -Layered Heavenly Ladder! The Emperors Grand Design! (3) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Luo Feng was at a loss for words. If not for Li Shishi, Luo Feng would have been able to enjoy the full extent of the dazzling Su Meijis assets. Never had he expected Su Meiji to be frightened by something as minor as this. Its not a snake! Its a Luo Feng peered inside, and though it was only a silhouette, it was definitely not a slender creature. After shining the light a few more times, a plump, rotund fellow appeared on the vines hanging from the cave. Then, while twisting its round body, it scurried its way out of the cave. Standing at one and a half meters tall, its walking gait was utterly adorable, complete with dark circles around its eyes. A giant panda, Luo Feng? Is it a giant panda? Su Meiji was genuinely astonished this time. Seeing a giant panda in the wild was far more precious and memorable than seeing one in a zoo. Its actually a giant panda! Its so cute! Li Shishi really wanted to hug it. Why was this creature so adorable? The cutest part was when they ran; their appearance was utterly endearing. Awesome! Host, hurry up and catch it! This will make us rich! One can sell for millions! Hahaha! You guys, dont fan the flames. Im laughing to death. Do you want to inherit my Huabei inheritance? Giant panda: not to brag, but you humans should try touching me! Hmph! What national treasure? Its just a treasured wildlife. If it dares to attack humans, well kill it all the same! Luo Feng was also somewhat dumbfounded. Not only was it his party members first time seeing this creature in the wild, but it was also his first time. The odds of encountering a creature like this was even rarer than finding the tomb of a king. Roar! Roar! Roar! The wild panda, when faced with outsiders, was not as well-behaved and adorable as those in zoos. It began growling at Luo Fengs group but did not immediately attack. Ahh, I really want to pet you; even when youre fierce, youre so cute! Luo Feng was smitten, but he decided against touching it. After all, no matter how cute it was, it was still a wild beast with combat power comparable to a tiger. Damn! Host, dont leave; lets watch it some more! Ive never seen a wild panda before! I think its the first time Ive seen one live Ive seen documentaries though! Are all the wealthy second-generation kids here seeing this for the first time in the wild? I really want to pet it! What a pity! Theres no chance! Checking the time, it was almost six or seven oclock. Luo Feng led the rich second-generation kids to find a camping spot and settled down for the night. In the evening, Luo Feng naturally gathered around the campfire and showcased his cooking skills. Over the past few days, Su Meiji had praised Luo Fengs cooking. She jokingly said that if Luo Feng didnt want to treasure hunt anymore, she would hire him as a cook at her health spa. Of course, Su Meijis health spa was different from the steam massages and other offerings in domestic spas. Her focus was on food therapy, with various supplements and meals. All of it was beneficial to the body, and there were no fake ingredients. As a result, just going there daily for tea and porridge could significantly improve ones health. The only downside was their slightly higher than market prices. Although Old Luos cooking skills are good, were getting a bit tired of wild vegetables and dried beef! Shall we go hunting? Hahaha, are we going to barbecue that panda from before? Im in! Just as everyone was discussing their boredom while eating wild vegetables and dried beef, something suddenly stirred in the bushes outside the camp. Is that a person? No, it seems to be an animal! Could it be that creature again? Wild boar! Old Luo, theyre wild boars! Holy cow! Multiple wild boars? Are they here to steal our supplies? Did they catch a whiff of our dried food and fruits? Ha ha ha, were in for a treat today! Lets catch some wild boar! Zhou Weiguo, a local heir, said as he picked up his personal crossbow. Old Zhou, what do you mean? These are protected animals! Luo Feng immediately shouted. Protected? The wild boars in this area are overpopulated, causing great suffering to villagers living at the foot of the mountain. The local government even has a policy for hunting them! Theyve been protected so well that their population has become a threat to humans! Zhou Weiguo explained. Many of the wealthy young people present were invigorated. It was finally time to hunt, and these youngsters had been starved of adrenaline for the past few days? What better way to stave their boredom than to hunt these animals down? After more than an hour and dozens of these rich kids working together, they managed to secure three large wild boars. After cleaning them, they put them on a grill, replacing the wild vegetables and dried meat as their meal for the night. The meat sizzled, and a tantalizing aroma filled the air as they sprinkled Old Luos secret chili powder over it. They cleaned and disinfected their knives, then sliced the meat and enjoyed their feast. Of course, Luo Feng could not resist starting a livestream in the middle of the night to showcase their delicious meal. Unsurprisingly, he was greeted by countless people from the internet. Youre treasure hunting in the middle of the night, and you call yourself diligent? Eating grilled wild boar? And youre streaming it? How could he not receive a warm welcome? The next morning, they cleaned the leftover wild boar meat and paired it with other ingredients, providing enough for everyones breakfast. They continued on their journey, and after walking several kilometers, Luo Feng noticed something unusual about the areas fengshui. Theres great fengshui here, everyone! Although he had yet to scan the area, Luo Feng could sense that this location had far better fengshui than the tomb they had discovered earlier. What makes this place so special? I cant tell! Mind explaining it to us? Luo Feng looked at Su Meiji, hoping she could provide an explanation. But this fengshui layout was different from the one they had encountered before, and thus, she did not know either. Before us lies a mountain stream, symbolizing the distant traveling dragon; the ancestral mountain gathers water to unfathomable depths! The ridge is a veins highest peak, where the water and wood travel in a heavenly dragon formation. On the left, banners are aligned like a well-ordered army, while on the right, two bronze bells are held aloft. The winding dragon returns, a golden eagle emerges from the mountain. The midday position is held by a celestial horse, as the dragon ascends a twelve-tiered heavenly ladder. Twenty-four corners provide protection, and the string of nine peaks is a marvel to behold. Among them, the twelve-tiered ladder represents the willow branches in the shape of a dragongraceful in appearance, with a high-leaping purple aura, signifying the noble dragon. Luo Feng laughed and began to describe the unique features of the landscape according to the fengshui scriptures he had been blessed with the knowledge with. This particular configuration was far more complex and rare than the one they had previously encountered. Only someone with great fortune, or an emperor, could be buried in such a place with this type of fengshui. If someone else were buried here, the energy would not be contained, and it would cause misfortune to future generations. Luo Feng grew increasingly astonished as he studied the area. In the Feng Shui scriptures, this kind of layout ranked in the top three. At that moment, Luo Fengs mind was filled with the names of many emperors. Could it be a tomb from the Yuan dynasty? After all, among ancient and modern imperial tombs, the Yuan dynastys imperial tombs are mostly undiscovered ! However, the tombs of the Yuan Dynasty would most likely not be located in the Qinling Mountains. Their burial sites should be in the northern deserts. I dont understand, but since the fengshui is good, shouldnt we try searching? Hahaha! Im afraid that with such good fengshui, tomb robbers may have already been here! Seeing this, everyone was eager for Luo Feng to take action quickly. That said, theres no need to rush, let me take another look! Luo Feng surveyed the area once more but suddenly furrowed his brow.. Why is there an ominous aura in this place? Chapter 263 - Chapter 263: An Ancient Well from the Qjn Dynasty? The Entrance to the Main Tomb? (1) Chapter 263: An Ancient Well from the Qjn Dynasty? The Entrance to the Main Tomb? (1) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation What on earth? An ominous aura? Hey, host, what are you getting us into? This is getting more and more mysterious. Are there any big surprises waiting for us? Should we be concerned about the future of your livestream if you know what appears? Luo Feng laughed and answered, Ominous energy, in terms of fengshui, isnt as mysterious as it sounds. It refers to places with a certain degree of danger. Some are formed naturally, while others are created later. Theres no point in explaining too much; you wouldnt understand anyway. Let me give you an analogy. Its called piercing hall energy! Simply put, its a kind of pattern where doors face each other, creating a very strong negative energy. There are four specific situations: balcony facing balcony, back door facing balcony, main door facing balcony, and main door facing the back door. Of course, this is an analysis of residential fengshui! But when applied to tombs, the principles are quite similar. Staying in such a place for a long time can have adverse effects on ones health, and in severe cases, it could lead to disastrous consequences! Host, are the effects really that powerful? To the extent of disastrous consequences? I dont understand what youre saying. What should we do? Is this place naturally formed, or was it created later? Luo Feng replied, It seems untouched, but its hard to say. If there is an ancient tomb here, it would be hundreds of years old. Who could tell? Luo Feng continued to observe. Aside from the piercing hall energy beneath the main peak, there was nothing else of note. As such, he saw no reason not to start treasure hunting at this spot. Activate the scanner! Luo Feng immediately activated the external scanner. Once the scan was complete, the treasure locations immediately emerged. They were densely packed and distributed on the auspicious land on both sides of the piercing hall energy. What surprised Luo Feng, however, was that there were also a few golden lights in the area with piercing hall energy. This was unexpected. Could it be that such a place with piercing hall energy also harbored treasures? Did extremely ominous places also nurture treasures? Of course, most of these treasures were lingzhi mushrooms, tai sui, and ginseng. Treasures like these often appeared in dark and ominous places. Lets go see what kind of treasures we can find! Luo Feng looked up and headed towards the area with piercing hall energy. However, as they were on a mountain, things were not as simple as they seemed at first glance. This was something that Luo Feng knew very well. It took about half an hour to reach the area with the wealthy second generation in tow. I feel like the host has taken us to the wrong place. How could this be an ominous place? Exactly, it doesnt seem that bad. The scenery is even quite nice! Upon arriving, they found themselves in a valley, and Luo Feng could feel a chill run down his spine. It was indeed piercing hall energy. Piercing hall energy, or piercing hall wind, was a place where the wind converged from all directions, making it extremely uncomfortable. The chaotic flow made it difficult to determine directions. Such fengshui in the mountains was not a major issue, but if a tall building were built on such a spot in a city, no one would buy a property there. Simply put, the piercing hall wind made people feel uneasy. Upon locating the golden lights, Luo Feng was baffled. Were these treasure locations all moving? Were they all animals? Oh no! Were they poisonous snakes? Or some centipedes? Or perhaps bear cubs? In such a dark and gloomy place, poisonous snakes might be the most likely choice. As Luo Feng walked, he pondered what type of snake in the Qinling Mountains could be considered a treasure. Upon arriving at the first treasure location, Luo Feng spotted a cave. He approached the cave entrance and peeked inside Perhaps the creature within detected the scent of strangers as it had immediately lashed out. It had a body covered in black fur. Was over 2 meters long. Had a long snout. And it looked incredibly fierce and ferocious. Wow, its a black bear! Ive had enough of you, little cutie. Another bear? Why are they all so adorable? No wonder theyre called big, clumsy bears. ROAAARRR! The large black bear roared towards the outside, swinging its plump body, and charged out. However, black bears were much more aggressive than giant pandas. It was ready to fight. You gave me quite a scare back there, now get the hell out of here! Luo Feng stepped in front to protect Su Meiji and Li Shishi and told everyone to retreat. Of course, the moment it attacked humans, killing it would no longer be against the law. However, Luo Feng did not wish to resort to such means. If possible, he would rather just scare it away. Luo Feng was no Sun Wukong, who would kill bandits just because they were bandits. There was no such logic. Tang Sanzhangs values were not wrong, thought they were a bit extreme in their approach. After all, if anyone with power in this world were allowed to be an enforcer of the law, would the world not descend into chaos? Sure, you could practice self-defense, but if you are not a law enforcer, you have no right to kill. Have you ever seen a deity kill a human? Of course not, after all, deities killing mortals would harm the natural order. In other words, if a mortal killed too many ants, it would also harm the natural order and bring retribution. Want to rid society of evil? Try killing a criminal on the streets and see if the police wont arrest you. Everyone becoming a law enforcer is absolutely not acceptable. Little cutie, come here. Werent you charging at us with such great energy earlier? Luo Feng knew very well that when facing these fierce beasts, if he were to turn tail and run, they would definitely give chase.. Chapter 264 - Chapter 264: An Ancient Well from the Qin Dynasty? The Entrance to the Main Tomb? (2) Chapter 264: An Ancient Well from the Qin Dynasty? The Entrance to the Main Tomb? (2) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation However, if you stand firm and tower over it in an attempt to intimidate the creature. It would feel frightened instead, After all, it was intelligent enough to gauge the strength of its opponent. Why do snakes rear up during a standoff? Is it not to increase their own height? Roarrrr! The black bear bares its teeth at Luo Feng. However Luo Feng was not afraid; with great skill comes great courage, and this is especially true for Luo Feng. Defeating a black bear in single combat is not a problem for him. Moreover, he had enough skill to drive it away without killing it. However, if his opponent were a Northeastern tiger, Luo Feng would not be sure if he could drive it away without killing it. After all, that particular creature was the epitome of combat prowess, and as such, Luo Feng would need to give it his all just to stand a chance against it in a fight. 00-00-00! 00-00-00! Luo Feng suddenly roared at the black bear. Immediately following that, The black bear retreated back into its cave. Hahaha! What a fearsome aura, host! Awesome!! As long as your aura is strong and overpowering enough, even a big black bear can be scared away! When I was a kid, I couldnt beat a taller classmate in a fight. But one time, I went crazy and threw punches wildly, and I actually managed to defeat him! Congratulations, youve mastered the art of aura! Art of aura my ars*? Youd be courting death if you were to mimic the hosts actions! The only reason the host could confront the bear this way is due to his innate strength! Seeing the black bear retreat into its cave, Luo Feng breathed a sigh of relief. He had managed to avoid battle. Who would have thought the bear would be so timid? However, as he observed the entrance of the black bears cave, he suddenly realized something. He had previously wondered why the black bear would live in a place with piercing hall wind. At closer inspection, he realized that the large trees nearby had changed the flow of the wind in the area, removing the draft. This kind of environment was actually suitable for the growth of wild plants, and it had allowed for the black bear to gather many berries right outside its home. Having located the moving treasure marker, which was the bear, Luo Feng began moving towards the next nearest marker, which was an area that was less than a kilometer away than the area filled with piercing hall winds. Although this area is located near the piercing hall wind spot, its fengshui is still very good. Lets dig around and see! With that, Luo Feng set off to work. They dug until noon. Around twelve oclock, LUO r eng ana nis group nave managea to Gig a Pit over rive meters aeep. Nevertheless, they had yet to find anything. In spite of this, Luo Feng found himself getting more and more excited the deeper they went. After all, the deeper the treasure marker was buried, the less the likelihood of encountering plants, as most plants could not survive this deep underground. From the looks of it, Luo Feng felt that he had discovered yet another tomb. Upon climbing out of the five-meter-deep pit using a ladder. Luo Feng was greeted by Li Shishi who had secretly saved a piece of wild boar meat, the choicest leg meat, to serve him. Everyone was envious. This little fan was truly considerate. However, Luo Feng did not hoard it all for himself. He planned to share the meat with everyone. When the others saw the 2 pounds of meat, they instantly lost interest. How much could they possibly receive from it? There were dozens of people present, after all. Left with no other option, Luo Feng could only enjoy it with his two beloved companions. No, thats not right The two beautiful ladies with striking features, to be more accurate. Of course, Su Meijis twin mountains were more prominent than Li Shishi, but he was not a picky man. Luo Feng was content to savor his meal with the two beauties, as he had contributed the most effort. With this in mind, what was there to be guilty of with having better food? After resting until around 2 p.m. Luo Feng continued to lead the groups digging efforts. A clang could be heard, followed by the systems chime. [ Youve unearthed a corpse from the Qin dynasty! Value: 6,000 yuan! ] Huh? A corpse? Couldnt they say skeletal remains instead? Qin dynasty skeletal remains? Seeing this, Luo Feng was not particularly thrilled This was because they had already encountered the remains of someone from the Qin Dynasty on the outskirts before even reaching the tomb. It was very likely the remains of a tomb robber from that era. A Qin Dynasty tomb robber Luo Feng immediately climbed out of the pit. He set out to search for any signs of a hidden entrance. He did not wish to repeat their previous experience at the tomb of Qin Linggong, where all the treasures had already been plundered by tomb robbers. That would mean they had wasted their efforts. My goodness, its a corpse! Its really a corpse! There have been deaths in this place, Host! Should we stop digging? Use your brain! Weve dug so deep to find a corpse. How could it be that of a modern person? Is it an ancient corpse? Judging by the bones, Im afraid theyve been here for quite some time! Luo Feng climbed out of the pit and said, Its definitely from ancient times. The exact time period can only be determined after examination, but I estimate its from the Qin or Han Dynasty! Naturally, Luo Feng did not reveal anything extraordinary nor did he speak with confidence. Such a judgment would absolutely require the use of equipment, after all. If Luo Feng were to instantly claim its from the Qin dynasty, not only would it be too incredible, it would also be downright suspicious. If these remains belong to a tomb robber, why are there no treasures near the corpse? Or did the robber perish before finding the tomb? Regardless, Luo Feng sat down to rest for a while and contemplated the situation. The remains were quite close to the densely clustered treasure markers It was quite clear that these remains were not ordinarily buried here. It was highly likely that they came here for the tomb. Luo Feng, when we were grilling the meat earlier, did the black bear smell it and come back? Suddenly A black bear poked its head out of the bushes, sniffing around as it emerged. Upon seeing the black bear, Li Shishi immediately hid behind Luo Feng. Damn! It doesnt seem like the same one from before, does it? Chapter 265 - Chapter 265: An Ancient Well from the (in Dynasty? The Entrance to the Main Tomb? (3) Chapter 265: An Ancient Well from the (in Dynasty? The Entrance to the Main Tomb? (3) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Yes, its larger in size! Could this be the brother of the bear earlier? This is Big Bear, its brother has come to take revenge on you, host! Hahaha, go and communicate with it! Teach both brothers a lesson! Luo Feng remained silent, The one we encountered earlier was a female bear; this one is male, so naturally, it is larger in size. What a nuisance! Luo Feng thought for a moment and then said, Everyone, start shouting loudly, howl, roar, growl at it. Lets scare this fellow away! Following Luo Fengs order, the wealthy second-generation heirs began to shout. Oooh, oooh, oooh! Oooh, oooh, oooh! Dozens of people shouted in unison, their voices echoing through the mountains. The sound was undeniably loud. Li Shishi found it quite amusing. She grabbed Luo Fengs waist, peeked out from behind him, and joined in the roaring. She looked adorable doing, and she melted everyones hearts. After all, Luo Feng was about 185 centimeters tall, and she was only 170 centimeters. Among women, she was undoubtedly tall and sexy. But next to Luo Feng, she seemed short. Her height probably made it difficult for her to play poker. However, as long as her posture was good, she still stood a fighting chance. Oooh, oooh, oooh! To Luo Fengs surprise, the beautiful Su Meiji had also joined in the shouting. However, her voice was not as bold and jarring as those of the wealthy second-generation individuals. It was a soft, gentle roar. Faced with this overwhelming display, even the male bear was frightened. It turned and ran away. Damn! Are you guys Tarzan or something? I feel like, for a moment, you all moved up into the trees! The host is the leader, so he gets to enjoy the perks first Huh? Enjoy what? Heh heh, you know! Sorry, I genuinely dont understand! Priority in enjoying food, like the wild boar meat from earlier! Are you sure thats what you meant? What a bunch of perverts! Li Shishi saw the barrage of comments and couldnt help but let out a delicate curse. However She was somewhat looking forward to the activity the viewers were hinting at. Being with such a strong man, she wondered if she would be damaged if they really were to conduct the act. Oh wow. What am I thinking about right now. How embarrassing No black bears will appear again, right? After all, weve already scared away both the male and female! Its quite possible that they would call their father! Idiot! In the animal kingdom, theres no such thing as a father! Its either a wife or a child! Of course, there are also subordinates! Do bears live in groups or alone? Usually alone, but sometimes with their families, which mainly consist of children and wives. Its impossible for another male to be around! Good, if it comes back, it wont be able to bring any brothers with it! The consecutive appearance of the black bears had slowed Luo Fengs treasure -hunting progress considerably. He did not think any more would come. Luo Feng, armed with his Jungle Blade and his Swallowtail Hoe, began to search the area. Luo Feng, where are you going? Arent you digging this pit anymore? Su Meiji asked curiously. Yeah, didnt you say there might be an ancient tomb below? Weve already dug up a corpse, so we must be close, right? Li Shishi inquired. Im checking the surrounding area for any thieves tunnels. If there are any, we can follow them down. If not, well have to dig honestly ourselves! Of course, Im still hoping there wont be any tunnels. It might be more laborious, but the treasure we find would be more plentiful! Luo Feng explained before he began to search the area. After more than an hour, he found no sign of any thieves tunnels. Great news, there are no tunnels! Luo Feng happily returned to the five-meter-deep pit they had dug earlier and continued to excavate. However, if there were no tunnels, what did the presence of the corpse mean? Could it not belong to a tomb robber? As Luo Feng continued to dig, he discovered a hole buried five meters beneath the surface. Luo Feng was baffled. Had he been proven wrong so quickly? He had just said there were no tunnels. Now a hole appeared? Damn it, didnt you say there were no tunnels? Isnt this one? It seems to have been here for many years. Its completely buried! A tunnel 5 meters deep in the ground? Thats impossible, right? After examining the hole for a while, Luo Feng laughed, Its fine; its not a tunnel. This should be an ancient well! What? An ancient well? Did people live here in ancient times? Su Meiji said in astonishment. So, is there an ancient village below? An Peng, who had joined Luo Feng in excavating the pond in the village, remembered the ancient village quite well. Luo Feng did not respond. Nothing had been dug up yet. It was definitely not the right time to make conclusions. He began to slowly remove the soil surrounding the ancient well. Half an hour later, the wells opening was uncovered. It was made of piled stones. Only the surface of the well was clogged with mud. Once it was cleared, the well was hollow below. What a deep ancient well! Luo Feng peered down but could not see the bottom. He picked up a stone and threw it down. A soft thud followed. There was no water below. It was dry. Luo Feng looked down and saw that there were only a few treasure markers inside the well, it was not a concentrated trove of treasures. Could the concentrated markers be in the main tomb? Was this well the entrance to the tombs main chamber? It certainly was not a thieves tunnel since no one would pile stones to create one. The main tombs fengshui circulated, representing life. The ancient well was located in the northwest Gen position and was dry. According to the 16 -character fengshui secret scripture, this indicated the life gates sign Everyone, dont panic. Ill go down and take a look, and well find out soon enough! Luo Feng said as he took out a rope from An Pengs backpack. Chapter 269 - Chapter 269: The Terracotta Army’s Guidance! Discovering the True Royal Tomb! (1) Chapter 269: The Terracotta Armys Guidance! Discovering the True Royal Tomb! (1) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Immediately, Luo Feng headed toward the spot where the coffin should have been placed. He had just found out that something seemed to be buried beneath. Luo Feng was determined to investigate. So far, the Qin Dynasty tomb appeared quite peculiar. It did not resemble a typical royal tomb at all. Luo Feng, have you discovered anything? Su Meiji asked as she noticed Luo Feng looking down at the ground and raising his head repeatedly. Do you not feel that this spot should be where the coffin is placed? However, there is no coffin here! Luo Feng replied with a faint smile. Oh, indeed. How did I not notice that? Maybe they didnt have time to bury it? What was Luo looking at on the ground? Could it be a tomb without a body? Hence, no coffin was arranged? Thats foolish! Even without a body, there should be a cenotaph! Perhaps they couldnt find the clothes and the tomb owners related items, so they didnt bother with a coffin? This explanation does not make sense. No matter what, there should be a coffin. What about the auspicious qi from the east? Is this places layout against the heavens? I think it looks rather shabby! Is it still shabby even with the Terracotta Army? Everyone was puzzled. What did it mean for the tomb to have no coffin? However, they could only wait for Luo Feng to unravel the mystery. The soil beneath is not very hard; I think something is buried down here! Luo Feng said as he stomped on the ground. Indeed, it is not as hard as the other compacted soil! Su Meiji crouched down, gently pierced the ground with a shovel, and managed to break through a few centimeters. Right! Luo Feng nodded. Since it was not a floor tile, they began to dig. Although it was not as hard as regular soil, it was still much harder than a vegetable garden. Digging proved to be quite laborious. Whoa, is there something else below? Is the streamer about to make a fortune again? Why were these ancient people so peculiar? Why do they always like playing hide and seek? No matter how well hidden their treasures are, as long as the host is on their case takes action, everything will eventually be revealed! The buried object was not deep. In about ten minutes, they had reached it. With a thud, the surrounding soil collapsed a bit. The systems prompt arrived immediately. Ding! You found gold! Worth 60 million! Huh? How could it be gold? Was this a joke? Luo Fenq looked at the collapsed soil and used his foot to step on it, causinq it to continue collapsing without even having to dig. In no time, the pits area expanded. After shoveling up the collapsed soil. Upon seeing the gold below, Luo Fengs eyelids twitched. He had thought it would be gold bars or that there would be a box. But This was a Huge gold chunk about several dozen centimeters across. Whoa! Gold! Gold! Such a large piece of gold? Is this a gold mine? How could it be so big? What gold mine? Would your gold mine have gold in chunks? Heh, have you ever heard of natural gold? Natural gold isnt in chunks either! At that moment, Luo Feng crouched down and tapped the massive gold piece. He found it to be solid. Since it was solid and gold has a high density, this was roughly a 200-pound gold chunk. The folks from ancient times really knew how to have fun. What did it mean that there was no coffin here, but instead such a large piece of gold? Of course, based on the current gold price. A 200 -pound gold piece would only be worth approximately 30 million. However, the systems evaluation was 60 million, doubling the value. This indicated that it had unique antique properties. Everyones oxygen tanks are running out; lets head back up first! Luo Feng inspected the surrounding walls, trying not to miss any details, but they were running out of oxygen. Lets go! Well talk once were back up! Su Meiji nodded in agreement. Subsequently, everyone left the burial items untouched. Since they had already been discovered and someone was guarding the area, no one would come to steal them. Exiting the tomb passage and following the ropes, they climbed up, taking about ten minutes in total. These snake holes were clearly made by the tomb owner during construction, providing an environment for the snakes to thrive. Otherwise, the upper part of the wells mouth would not be made of stone, while the lower part was made of earth. It is likely that the venomous snakes were released by the tomb owner, and after generations of living here, they multiplied. The purpose was to block the life gate, fake the death gate, and deter tomb robbers. Luo Feng looked at the snake holes and suddenly thought of the piercing hall winds one kilometer away and the bears that lived there. Upon careful consideration, he felt that these occurrences were not a coincidence. In addition to keeping snakes, the tomb owner also raised some black bears. And they deliberately chose a location near the piercing hall winds? Everything indicated protection and deception tactics against tomb robbers Indeed. Luo Feng was truly grateful to this cunning tomb owner; otherwise, the area would likely be full of thief holes when he returned. Keeping black bears for protection, releasing venomous snakes, and having the ominous fengshui nearby? All of this showed the tomb owners intentions, but who was he? Logically speaking, during the Qin dynasty, there would have been many princes and ministers in this area. But such a fengshui layout was not something a prince or minister could possibly acquire. Only an emperor could be buried here. Because their virtue did not match their status. However, upon entering the ancient tomb, Luo Feng was surprised to find how incredibly simple the tomb was, The whole setup was extremely unreasonable. After the reforms of Shang Yang were implemented by Duke Xiao of Qin, the Qin state had always been a powerful nation. If it were an emperors tomb, it would not be such a shabby burial site.. Chapter 270 - Chapter 270: The Terracotta Army’s Guidance! Discovering the True Royal Tomb! (2) Chapter 270: The Terracotta Armys Guidance! Discovering the True Royal Tomb! (2) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Upon reaching the wells opening, Luo Feng looked about a kilometer ahead, and noticed a multitude of treasure markers, which were even more abundant than those below him. Could there be two ancient tombs? Consider this from a different angle, Luo Feng pondered. Perhaps this burial site is not an ancient tomb at all? Because theres no coffin! But if its not an ancient tomb, then what could it be? Lost in thought, Luo Feng stared blankly ahead. Damn! What happened to the livestream host? He looks like an idiot! Could he have been bitten by a snake and now hes poisoned? Whats this host babbling on about? He must be too excited. There are terracotta warriors down there! Luo Feng remained silent, his mind racing once more. In a typical ancient tomb, if the tomb owner had no grand ambitions, there would be no so-called life and death entrances. The idea of reviving and leaving the tomb after death might be superstitious, but theres no need to go that far! Its a waste of resources! And these gates of life and death were arranged using the Qimen Dunjia technique! At this thought, Luo Fengs eyes lit up. Thats right. Arrangements? Let me think Luo Feng looked around in all directions. The view here was not optimal, so he decided to change locations. Quickly. Luo Feng sprinted towards the opposite hilltop. About half an hour later, he arrived there. His gaze swept across the landscape, eventually settling on the area with more treasure markers. Fortunate Twin Stars! This is the land of the hidden dragon! The sinister land and the black bears and venomous snakes are all there to protect the ancient tomb! The terracotta warriors face the interior of the ancient tomb! The animal figurines face three directions, forming an encirclement! Hehe, I understand now! Luo Feng blurted out, leaving his livestream viewers dumbfounded with questions. Whats going on, Old Luo? Did you figure something out? What did you learn? Black bears and poisonous snakes were raised by the tomb owner? Thats a bit far-fetched, isnt it? Its been thousands of years! Luo Feng smiled and said, Black bears can reproduce, and so can poisonous snakes. Its quite normal! Moreover, black bears are territorial and fierce. Combined with the sinister piercing winds, any half-hearted tomb robbers would immediately leave upon encountering such a place. Theres no way a grand fengshui formation could be found in the location of the penetrating winds! I even suspect that those wild boar herds were also released by the tomb owner! The ancient tomb we just explored is not the main tomb but a decoy! If you dont understand, you can think of it as a place specifically designed to provide nourishment for the main tomb! During the Pre-Qin period, the appearance of the taotie beast was only found on bronze vessels. Ordinary people wouldnt create a separate animal figurine for it. Ferocious beasts on bronze vessels symbolize suppression, while creating one separately signifies great misfortune. But this tomb owner did it anyway, which means it must be a decoy tomb! The direction faced by the four taotie beasts is definitely not the main tomb! But the terracotta warriors do face that direction! I assert that it is the main tomb! Earlier, I was puzzled as to why the terracotta warriors direction was incorrect! It turns out this is only a decoy tomb! Luo Feng pointed at the area dense with treasure markers ahead, So, I suspect that place is the main tomb! It is what they are guardingthe true ancient tomb of the tomb owner! Luo Feng felt that his analysis was quite good. It should be the correct reasoning. Is there another ancient tomb? Then what about that massive gold block? Why is it buried below? And why would the ancients go through the trouble of creating two tomb sites? This is nothing; Cao Cao had seventy-three suspected tombs. In the Pre-Qin period, gold was a luxury item. Everyone used copper coins. Using gold, especially such a large piece, must mean it belonged to someone extraordinary! Luo Feng smiled and said, If it werent for this piece of gold, I wouldnt dare to make any conclusions. This is called burying gold to suppress the royal aura. Damn! What does that mean? I dont understand! Speak in laymans terms, please! Luo Feng explained, This practice has its origins in myths. It is said that when King Chuwei arrived in Jinling, he looked to the northwest and saw a mysterious halo around Mount Lulong. The strange glow, like a lit candle, illuminated the sky. Upon seeing this, the sorcerer beside him told King Chuwei that the halo signified a royal aura, suggesting that there might be a treasure sword hidden in the mountains, and perhaps even more treasures underground. The sorcerer then advised King Chuwei to bury gold in the area to benefit his royal family. Heeding the advice, King Chuwei buried disgusting objectsgold pieces believed to possess spiritual properties by the ancients. The tomb owner must have followed this legend, which is called burying gold to suppress the royal aura. In this way, they could enjoy the imperial fengshui without any concerns! At this point, Luo Feng pinched his brow, feeling somewhat exhausted, and continued, However, this implies that the person is not an emperor! If it were a ruler of the Qin state or someone like Qin Shi Huang, they would inherently be entitled to such fengshui. There would be no need for such measures. Damn, what are you talking about? Whats this about burying gold? I dont understand at all! Im completely lost in this blind spot of knowledge! Can someone with a high IQexplain? Let me put it this way: in ancient times, fengshui practices were often emulated. When an ancestor used a method to suppress the royal aura, later generations of fengshui masters would cite this precedent, urging tomb owners to do the same. Its a sort of trend -following within the fengshui profession. As for why gold can suppress the royal aura, only the first fengshui master who employed this method would know! Perhaps its because gold is the king of metals and very valuable.. Chapter 271 - Chapter 271: The Terracotta Army’s Guidance! Discovering the True Royal Tomb! (3) Chapter 271: The Terracotta Armys Guidance! Discovering the True Royal Tomb! (3) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Do you know why Nanjin was once called Ying Tian? Well, its because of this Story! What the hell! I just learned something new! So thats why, huh! Damn! Awesome, I was only watching this stream for fun, and I had unexpected learned the origin of my hometowns name! Luo Feng chuckled. At this point in time, it was already around 6 in the evening. As such, no one was in a rush to venture down to discover the suspected actual tomb site. Instead, it was time to take everyone out to eat. After all, many of the second -generation heirs stomachs were rumbling with hunger. Su Meiji and Li Shishi, who did not eat much to begin with, had even less appetite after the tomb raid due to how tense the venture was. Wow, Shishi, you have wild boar meat readily available? How much did you hide? During lunch in the afternoon, Li Shishi cooked separately from the rest of the group. Luo Feng was amazed at how dedicated this woman was. After eating their fill, Luo Feng sat by the pit and explained some fengshui Imowledge about the Qin Dynasty tombs to Li Shishi, Su Meiji, and the others. They needed to wait for the helicopter to arrive now. There was no need to continue digging. According to Luo Fengs analysis, if they went down into the fake tomb, they could definitely enter the main tomb directly. Meanwhile, the staff from major museums were getting restless. They had all sent out their representatives. Terracotta warriors and horses, as well as taotie beast figurines. There was also that huge gold ingot to boot. The Qin coin in the box was also a precious item. Although no bronze artifacts from the Qin Dynasty had been discovered, the terracotta warriors and horses were still very valuable! In the world as a whole, this kind of thing was rare, and the terracotta warriors and horses from Qin Shihuangs time were not circulating in the market. So was it precious? Some museums could only apply to borrow one or two from Qin Shihuangs terracotta warriors to exhibit, but the rental fees were terrifyingly high. And now, Luo Feng had dug up four terracotta warriors and horses, as well as several other taotie beast figurines. It was totally a case of first come, first served! Soon, someone called on the phone. It was Gu Santong. Congratulations, Little Luo, youve struck it rich again. Its a Qin Dynasty tomb! And youve even found terracotta warriors and horses, I heard? Yes, Master Gu. We ran out of oxygen just now, so we stopped digging. Little Luo, I have a lot of people here, do you want me to come up and help you? That would be great, but be careful of the black bears in the passage. And there are also a lot of wild boars, which can be mischievous and might attack humans! Thats nothing, Little Luo, well just take a helicopter! Wow, youre rich, thats great! Luo Feng was speechless. Why was Gu Santong suddenly so generous? After hanging up the phone, Qin Rubing called. It had been more than ten days since Luo Feng had seen her, but he didnt miss her that much. With Lady Su by his side, how could he think of anyone else? Perhaps thats just how men are, he thought, chuckling to himself. But the long-legged girl had a quick reaction. She was the second person to call him and it was clear she couldnt contain her excitement about the fake tomb. Luo Feng could already see the shock on her face once the main tomb was uncovered. Hello- Big Brother Luo Speak clearly! I am a changed man! Calling me big brother wont work this time! Luo Feng laughed and glanced at Su Meiji. Meanwhile, Su Meiji was confused as to why Luo Feng was suddenly looking at her. Calling you big brother wont work? I see, so you have a pretty lady by your side, huh? Qin Rubing thought of something and pouted. Hey, Ive always had Li Shishi with me, havent I? I always had a pretty lady with me! Luo Feng laughed. Um, Li Shishi is a little girl, I mean a pretty lady! Qin Rubing said. Well, lets get to the point. Are you coming over? Luo Feng asked. Of course, terracotta warriors? Taotie statues? If I could get one Qin Rubing had never thought of getting all of them, just one. If you could get one, then what? Luo Feng was curious. Ill Invite you to dinner, and treat you to a big meal! Itll be at a 7-star hotel. Or the underwater suite in Sanya that costs 180,000 a night, for an entire month! The one thats very popular lately, you should have heard of it Qin Rubing thought for a moment and said. Well, that suite sounds nice and all, but will you be in it? Luo Feng teased. If youre there, I think the house is still good, and Im willing to stay there! What are you thinking? With your small body, arent you afraid Ill squeeze you dry? Their relationship was getting better and better. They could even joke about such things. But even so, it was a beautiful woman who said it. Upon hearing those words, Luo Fengs manhood still tingled a bit, Hahaha, dont worry! Enough joking, let me see if I can get a terracotta warrior for you! You can keep it in your treasure house as a treasure! Luo Feng thought for a moment and responded. Well, thank you! Qin Rubing said. No need to thank me. My shoulders are always open for long legs like yours! Luo Feng chuckled, A girl with long legs like you is worth having! Get lost! She hung up angrily. In truth however, she wasnt really angry. That was just how girls are. They have to see who was driving. If they dont like it, theyll think youre disgusting and harassing them. If they like it, its called flirting. About half an hour later, the helicopter arrived and brought a large number of oxygen tanks. It was already night. Luo Feng had planned to continue exploring the tomb the next day, but with 42 million people watching online and protesting, he had to continue. Of course, Luo Feng was not compromising for their sake. His primary motivation stemmed from the call from the top ten figure he had contacted previously, who told him that a number of his friends were excited to see how the situation would unfold. Wow! With this exclamation, Luo Feng decided to do a favor and work overtime today, claiming that it would be against the peoples will to leave the job. What are you doing here in this fake tomb again, host? Yeah, arent you supposed to look for the real tomb? Standing next to the Terracotta Warriors, Luofeng replied, You dont understand. The kings aura needs to be suppressed by gold, but it absolutely cannot be completely suppressed! A part must be left behind and then passed through the fake tomb. Therefore, if you search in the fake tomb, you can find the entrance to the real tomb. Did you see the direction those three beast statues are facing? The direction the rest of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses are facing is the real tomb! Luo Feng pointed to the place with many marked treasures. Are the real and fake tombs actually connected? I have never heard of such a structure! Its called interconnection of existence and non-existence, right? Yes, the two tombs are connected to each other! I suspect you guys are cheating! What if we accidentally cause a collapse? Lets do it properly from above! Taking shortcuts wont work! Youre just trying to trick us. Are you waiting for us to come and dig with you when you arrive by train? Yeah, its better to take shortcuts than to dig from above and waste time! At that moment, Luo Feng took out his Jungle Blade and began hitting the wall facing the Terracotta Warriors. Solid? Again, another solid wall? Thonk, thonk, thonk. Finally, something hollow! Haha, as I expected, I found the connecting point! Luo Feng laughed. Did you really find it? The host is amazing! The most powerful fengshui master Ive ever seen is the host! Luo Feng continued to hit along the hollow area and roughly understood its shape. The hollow area was about 2 meters high and one meter wide. It was possible for one person to enter, but only one at a time. Immediately afterward, Luo Feng used a pickaxe to hit hard. Clang! A layer of compacted soil was smashed, revealing a massive hole. Luo Feng dug again. The hole widened significantly. He shone his headlamp towards the hole and discovered It was a passage paved with neatly arranged stones.. Chapter 272 - Chapter 272: A Bronze Tripod! A Bronze Tripod! Unfathomably Mysterious Carvings! (1) Chapter 272: A Bronze Tripod! A Bronze Tripod! Unfathomably Mysterious Carvings! (1) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation As Luo Fengs flashlight illuminated the passage, everyone who was watching the stream gasped in astonishment. When Luo Feng entered the passage, museums from across the nation watched attentively. Most likely, it was Luo Fengs fengshui secret techniques that were so impressive, that had made them all extremely curious about the ancient tomb. Moreover, they all had great expectations towards Luo Feng. What kind of tomb owner would choose a site with such peculiar fengshui? According to Luo Fengs account, land with such auspicious fengshui could not be used for burials unless the person to be buried was an emperor; as anyone without the qualification would be barred from being buried on such hallowed grounds. With that in mind, just who was the ambitious person buried here, someone without the qualification to be an emperor but still regarded themselves as one? The burial objects they had seen thus far were terracotta warriors and horses, as well as half a tael of Qin coin, which suggested that it was very likely a tomb from the Qin dynasty. Of course, the tomb could also be from the Han or Tang dynasties, as both could use Qin artifacts as burial objects. However, since almost all the burial objects were from the Qin dynasty, and from the lack of Han or Tang artifacts, everyone was very certain that it was a Qin tomb. If the tomb was indeed from the Qin dynasty, the three emperors that reigned over the dynasty could be immediately excluded, as Luo Feng had already mentioned earlier that the tomb owner was not an emperor. It was due to this that the tomb owner had decided to bury gold to stabilize the royal aura, after all. If they were among the three legitimate emperors, there would be no need for such measures. Qin Ziyin had to be excluded as well, since he was a genuine king. Although Qin Shi Huang proclaimed himself as an emperor, by the time it reached Qin Ziyin, only the Xianyang region remained, and thus, his title was lowered to king. With the three emperors eliminated, who else was ambitious enough to fulfill the role of the tombs owner? This was an extremely broad criteria, and it was not easy to pinpoint down. Many ancient ministers secretly harbored ambitions to become emperors and immortals. Luo Feng did not need to walk too fast; they had brought plenty of oxygen tanks, more than enough for their use. Moreover, there was no need to dig any further either, as the passage was already laid right before them. After walking for about seven or eight minutes and turning a corner, the view ahead opened up. They had exited the fake tomb and had entered the proper one. Despite this, yet another long passage awaited them. Luo Feng looked back and saw that the previous passage was about ten meters long. That is to say, starting from the false tomb, one had to walk through a ten-meter-long connecting passage to reach the true tombs boundary. And now that Luo Feng was in the true tombs passage, he found it to be quite wide, much wider than the connecting passage, which spanned about five meters wide and three meters tall. As for its length, Luo Feng had no way of gauging it since the flashlight could not reach the end, Nevertheless, the seemingly endless and long tomb passage sent shivers down the partys spine. Murals! Luo Feng! There are murals here! Su Meiji excitedly pointed to the walls. Indeed, there are many murals here! The tomb owner spared no expense, thats for sure! Yes, damn, this tomb passage is wider than the country road at the entrance of our village! Haha, I bet a shuttle bus could easily pass through here! Murals everywhere, truly impressive! I just want to know whose tomb this is; it seems quite luxurious! Could this be the true tomb of Qin Shi Huang? Is the one that the historians found a fake? Please, stop speculating wildly. How could that be possible? Forget the casual viewers, even the museum experts watching the live broadcast were extremely curious as to who the tomb owner was. And they, too, lacked the ability to analyze the tomb owners identity. More unearthed artifacts would be needed for them to reach a conclusion. This is really crazy! Luo Feng, who was walking in the front, looked at the murals and then at the ground beneath his feet. You all see this? These are green floor tiles! And red brick tiles! Such vibrant colors! The tomb owner really went all out. And have you noticed? Every few meters, theres a white tile; these tiles are made of Han white jade! All I can say is, with a tomb passage this luxurious, the tomb owner must be going against the heavens! Luo Feng could not help but exclaim. It was truly formidable. One could say that among all the tombs Luo Feng had explored, this one was the most formidable. Yes, its so extravagant! The scale of this tomb is truly terrifying! Qin Shi Huang! I think this is the true tomb of Qin Shi Huang! Stop talking nonsense, its completely impossible! If we compare, the discovered tomb of Qin Shi Huang is much more impressive. Among the tombs of ancient emperors, none is as magnificent as Qin Shi Huangs! He ruled for so many years, united the entire nation, and spent decades building his tomb, of course his tomb is impressive. Luo Feng walked slowly at the front. He carefully counted the Han white jade blocks. After walking a few hundred meters, he finally reached the end of the tomb passage. I counted earlier, there were Han white jade blocks about every ten meters or so, totaling 9 blocks! And each block is about 5 meters wide! This undoubtedly represents the supreme authority of the emperor! This tomb is definitely built according to the specifications of an imperial tomb! Luo Feng could not help but sigh. How much manpower, resources, and wealth must have been consumed for this? Luo Feng did not rush into the tomb chamber but turned back to examine the murals in the tomb passage. He had been busy counting the steps earlier and had not taken a close look at the murals. At this moment, the mural depicted a middle-aged man in a black robe, sitting on a dragon throne, looking down at the crowd. Have you figured out what it means? Su Meiji asked, as she did not understand it herself. Ahem, we should start with the first mural so we can comprehend the story! Luo Feng awkwardly scratched his nose. There was no reading a novel from the last chapter first. While leading everyone, Luo Feng returned to the beginning of the tomb passage. There, he observed the murals on the walls once more. At first, the mural showed a man in a black robe walking on the street, with the common people around him kneeling and worshiping him.. Chapter 273 - Chapter 273: A Bronze Tripod! A Bronze Tripod! Unfathomably Mysterious Carvings! (2) Chapter 273: A Bronze Tripod! A Bronze Tripod! Unfathomably Mysterious Carvings! (2) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The scene then shifted. The man in the black robe was seen commanding a four-horse chariot in battle, leading his troops against the enemy. Under his command, the opposing forces fled, and he pursued them in his chariot. In the next mural, another battle scene was depicted. In fact, the remaining dozen or so murals all portrayed battles. The final mural was the one Luo Feng had initially seen: the man in the black robe sat on a dragon throne, gazing down at the people below. Upon examining the entire series of murals, it was clear that the middle-aged man could only be one person if he had lived during the Qin Dynasty. Indeed, he was none other than Emperor Qin Shi Huang. After all, who else in the Qin Dynasty could ride a four-horse chariot, command battles, have his subjects bow before him, and wear the Heavenly Crown? It could only be Qin Shi Huang. If the murals did not depict battles, it could have been Emperor Qin Er Shi. However, since the murals included battles, it was unlikely to be him, as he had never fought in anv wars. The murals essentially depicted Qin Shi Huangs conquest of the six states and his subsequent reign over the world. Luo Feng, filled with curiosity, glanced at the wall on the other side. However, the murals on this side underwent a sudden change in style. The man in the black robe still appeared, now wearing a Heavenly Crown, dressed as an emperor. Beside him, a man who submitted to him and a crane were added to the scene. In the next mural, the crane soared into the sky, and the man in the black robe stood on the clouds. The other man knelt respectfully at his side. Finally, the man sat beside a bronze tripod-like cauldron, with the crane standing next to him. From the cauldron, an elixir was produced, which the man offered to the man in the black robe. In the final scene, the black-robed man stood in the clouds, while the common people and courtiers all knelt below. It became clear that the murals depicted Qin Shi Huangs quest for an elixir of immortality. Qin Shi Huangs obsession with immortality was quite extreme! Su Meiji cleverly deduced the meaning without needing Luo Fengs input. It was obvious that the murals were a depiction of Qin Shi Huangs conquest of the six states. Luo Feng doubted that there was anyone who could not understand this. Those who did not were clearly fools of the highest caliber. However, much to his surprise, he was wrong. In his livestreams chat, some viewers asked about the meaning of the murals, and those who knew the story mocked them for their ignorance, not knowing about Qin Shi Huangs quest for immortality. Hey, Old Zhou, what if we hypothesize that the discovered tomb is not the real tomb of Qin Shi Huang, and this is actually the true tomb? At that moment, in the hall of a museum, a group of elderly men huddled around to watch the livestream. After seeing the exquisite murals on both sides, one of the elderly men began to doubt his previous understanding of history. Because by all appearances, this seemed to be the tomb of Qin Shi Huang. But if that were the case, what was the tomb already discovered at Mount Li? Although the tomb at Mount Li had a lower standard compared to this one, the murals here indicated that the tombs owner was Qin Shi Huang. In the livestream, many viewers also claimed that the tomb belonged to Qin Shi Huang. Guys, think back on the buried gold! If this were the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, would he need to do this? When it comes to kingly auras, its hard to find any emperor with a more dominating presence than Qin Shi Huang! Hes the First Emperor, not just some random person! Luo Feng shook his head, dismissing the idea that the tomb belonged to Qin Shi Huang. However, he was still puzzled as to why these murals depicted the events of Qin Shi Huangs life. Since the murals dont reveal the identity of the tomb owner, lets go inside the burial chamber and see for ourselves! The tomb owner wouldnt build such an elaborate tomb just to hide their identity at the very end, would they? Su Meiji suggested. She also did not believe that this was the true tomb of Qin Shi Huang. Unless the history she had learned was false or the experts had conspired in some elaborate hoax, the Terracotta Army must be real, right? The tomb of Qin Shi Huang, at most, remained unopened due to insufficient technology and fear of damaging the artifacts inside. Of course, because the tomb of Qin Shi Huang had not been opened, many different stories circulated online. However, most of them were pure fabrications. While the real reason for not opening the tomb might not be due to fear of damaging cultural relics, it was definitely not because of any supernatural reasons. Everyone, follow me! Once we enter the main burial chamber, be cautious! The tomb passage connects to a false tomb and is naturally a safe path, but entering the burial chamber may not be as safe! Luo Feng called out to the wealthy followers behind him, leading them into the burial chamber. Despite the presence of a stone door, with so many people pushing together, it was easily opened. Upon entering the burial chamber, they found it to be circular, with three doors directly in front of them: one large golden door and two smaller ones. Luo Feng chose to enter through the smaller door on the right. After entering, they discovered that the burial chamber was quite large, being approximately five to six hundred square meters in size. The chamber was filled with neatly arranged wooden coffins, nearly a hundred of them. Apart from the coffins, there were no other objects in the room. What the hell?! Whats going on? Whether it was Su Meiji, Li Shishi, or the wealthy heirs, all of them were frightened by the sight before them. Li Shishi hid behind Luo Feng, trembling. The thought of a hundred coffins was terrifying enough, but to see them all in person was even more horrifying.. Chapter 274 - Chapter 274: A Bronze Tripod! A Bronze Tripod! Unfathomably Mysterious Carvings! (3) Chapter 274: A Bronze Tripod! A Bronze Tripod! Unfathomably Mysterious Carvings! (3) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Following this, Luo Feng led the wealthy heirs to begin opening these coffins. They opened more than a dozen in succession, revealing the skeletal remains of individuals within them buried with bent limbs, both male and female. Could this be a sacrificial burial pit? someone wondered. Even though a thousand years had passed, Luo Feng could still sense how pitiable and helpless those who had been buried alive must have felt. They quickly left the circular tomb chamber, pushed open the next door, and entered the following chamber. As they walked, Luo Feng observed the distribution of treasure markers around them. The scattered treasure markers allowed Luo Feng to deduce the overall layout of the burial site. After observing the area, I believe the overall layout of this tomb is shaped like the Chinese character , Luo Feng announced. In ancient times, tombs shaped like the character were typically used by emperors, while those shaped like the character * were used by nobles, and $ was used by scholars and other lower-ranked officials, Luo Feng explained. Of course, we already confirmed that this tomb is of imperial standard based on the jade floor tiles and murals we discovered earlier, someone chimed in. It was just something I noticed, Luo Feng said with a chuckle. They arrived at the next tomb chamber, and as the light shone in, Luo Feng could not help but exclaim in astonishment. Terracotta warriors! Row upon row of them, neatly arranged. Their craftsmanship was almost identical to that of the terracotta warriors in the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. No, it might have been the exact same technique. My goodness! Its a terracotta warrior pit! someone cried. This is amazing! Truly amazing! another marveled. Is the host about to discover one of the top ten wonders of the world? someone wondered aloud. Wow! This is going to make the hosts livestream skyrocket, right? These terracotta warriors there must be at least a hundred of them, right? One of them is worth 100 million yuan, so a hundred of them would be worth 10 billion! Luo Feng could feel his mouth going dry at the sight. This was incredible. Had fortune arrived too quickly, playing a grand trick on him? Luo Feng walked slowly, careful not to move too fast, lest he accidentally break any of the terracotta warriors. The warriors still bore colors; their headscarves and collars were coated with red earth, while their waists were blue. It seemed they had not oxidized. It appeared the experts had been right all along: when the terracotta warriors of Qin Shi Huangs tomb were first uncovered, they had been brightly colored. The warriors had only turned the color of mud after exposure to air and subsequent oxidation. At that moment, the sight of the hundreds of terracotta warriors caused an uproar across the internet. The Livestreamer Luo Feng has discovered Qin Shi Huangs tomb! read a headline that quickly gained traction, fueled by eager editors. Wealthy collectors and major museums alike hurried to the site in person, sending no representatives in their stead. Terracotta warriors were rare and valuable; anyone who could get their hands on one would consider it a massive stroke of luck. In time, the owner could display the warrior in a multi-million yuan suite and invite friends over to admire it, gaining immense prestige in the process. As for the museums, they too needed these artifacts. Previously, they had to borrow terracotta warriors from Qin Shi Huangs tomb for exhibitions. But now, if they could secure one for their own collection, there would be no need to borrow them any longer. Luo Fengs phone rang incessantly. However, he decided not to answer the calls from unknown numbers. Hello, Luo Feng, were here! Can our archaeological team come down? The first call was from Gu Santong. Theres no problem, but the well opening is quite deep. Be careful, the whole way down is safe; Ive checked it! Alright, no problem! But Dont forget to bring oxygen tanks and gas masks. After discussing with Gu Santong for a while, Luo Feng hung up the phone. There was no path forward, so he returned to the original tomb chamber. Out of the three doors, he had already explored one small door. There remained one large door and another small door. Is Mr. Gu coming? Should we wait for the archaeology team to join us? Why wait? Lets push open the door and enter the next tomb chamber! I seriously want to know whose tomb is this? Which impressive person does it belong to? Is it Emperor Qin Shi Huangs? Cant he have a little villa here? The Emperors Mausoleum is his main residence! This place is like a small home for his concubines! A cunning rabbit has three burrows, you know?! Are you serious? Something like this exists? I think it might be a tomb that Qin Shi Huang built for his father? King Zhuangxiangs tomb has already been excavated. How could it be possible? Could it be Qin Zichus? Does he need to bury gold to suppress his royal energy? He is a king himself! Luo Feng waited for about half an hour before Gu Santong and his team finally arrived. They were an official archaeological team and quite well-regarded. Luo Feng agreed to let them learn from this experience. Lets go, Mr. Gu. Lets explore the next tomb chamber together! But Lets go through the small door first, and save the surprise for last! Once Gu Santong arrived, Lo Feng proceeded with him. Alright! Gu Santong nodded and couldnt help but glance at the murals on the tomb walls as they entered the next chamber. It was similar in size to the previous one, covering a few hundred square meters. Many warhorses were inside, but they didnt seem to be made of pottery. Gu Santong approached and examined them without touching them. These are bronze horses! Bronze horses like these have been excavated from the Terracotta Warriors site! The craftsmanship is exactly the same! There are just fewer of them compared to the ones at Emperor Qin Shi Huangs mausoleum! Indeed! Luo Feng nodded in agreement. Now, he was even more eager to enter the main tomb chamber of the tomb owner. The tomb owners identity could be easily found there. But first, he had to finish exploring through this small door. Entering the next tomb chamber, it was similar in size to the previous one, but many skeletons could be seen. However, they were not human bones; they looked more like animal bones. Upon closer inspection, they could identify the types of animals: tigers, rhinoceroses, elephants, and more. Are those ivory tusks? Are these all animals? Did the Qin Dynasty have a custom of burying elephants? Were learning so much! Seeing the confusion of the wealthy heirs, Gu Santong explained, This tomb chamber is accompanied by some rare and exotic beasts. There are similar chambers in the Emperors Mausoleum, but on a much larger scale. With this information, everyone seemed satisfied. Indeed, there were rare and exotic animals buried here. After examining the tomb chamber, they continued further in, only to find that there were no more doors. Thus, the group returned to the first chamber. By now, they had explored the two smaller doors, leaving only the middle door adorned with gold leaf. The excitement among them was palpable. Lets push the door open! Luo Feng instructed the group. With a creaking sound, they all pushed together. Soon enough, the heavy door was slowly opened by their combined efforts. Upon entering the chamber, the first thing they saw was a jade-carved folding screen. The floor was entirely covered in jade tiles. Due to the screen, they could not see the situation inside the chamber. However, when they looked up at the ceiling of the tomb chamber, they were astounded to find two incredibly large luminous pearls embedded there, each about the size of a fist. Beside the massive pearls were numerous smaller ones, like stars surrounding the moon. Does it look like there are traces of mercury vaporization here? Those 10-centimeter-wide trenches? Were they once filled with mercury? Luo Feng observed the floor of the tomb chamber and noticed something unusual. If they had not been wearing gas masks, they might have been poisoned. Look at these traces of mercury. Dont they resemble the shapes of the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers? one of the archaeologists asked. Yes! The pattern is like the Yellow River in the shape of the character Ji! And the one below looks like the Yangtze River! The wealthy heirs present were astonished by the sight. The ceiling features a luminous pearl starry sky, while the ground is like mountains, rivers, and lakes? This layout is similar to that of the Emperor Qins Mausoleum, Gu Santong said with a solemn expression. Lets go in and take a closer look, Luo Feng suggested, walking into the chamber and bypassing the folding screen. What came into view was a bronze tripod. The tripod was placed on the floor behind the folding screen, which was constructed atop the trenches filled with mercury, resembling the mountains and rivers. It was as if the bronze tripod was the master of the tomb chamber, with the mountains and rivers at its feet. Luo Feng walked closer to examine the tripod. Its surface was adorned with intricate patterns, also depicting mountains and rivers. Moreover, there were some animals. Of course, seeing the two characters on the bronze tripod, even Gu Santong was stumped. What are these characters? Ive never seen them before. Theyre not Western Zhou bronze script or Qin Dynasty small seal script! To be honest, even he, a master of cultural relics, was at a loss. This should be an ancient Yi script, quite similar to the characters in Cang Jies book! These are characters from the Xia Dynasty! The two characters mean Qingzhou! Upon hearing this, Gu Santongs throat went dry, and he spoke with a trembling voice, Could this be the Qingzhou Ding, one of the Nine Zhou Dings? Chapter 276 - Chapter 276: Astonishing the Internet! The Twelve Golden Chapter 276: Astonishing the Internet! The Twelve Golden Men of Qjn Shihuang! And a complete set of the Nine Zhou Dings! (2) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Seeing the excitement of the viewers who were all asking about the jade implements worth Luo Feng naturally did not hesitate to burst the bubble on their enthusiasm. Soon, he continued to walk past a folding screen and entered a space of about 300 square meters. The tomb was indeed vast. Are those Bianzhongs? A set of them, perhaps? The Bianzhongs were placed on a mat. The mat was covered with golden silk cushions, displaying a set of bronze artifacts. Luo Feng could discern their identity. Bianzhongs, generally speaking, were ancient musical instruments. Bianzhongs originated during the Zhou Dynasty, flourished during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, and continued to be popular through the Qin and Han Dynasties. China was the first country to manufacture and use musical bells. Made of bronze, they were cast in various sizes and shapes, and arranged in a specific order based on their pitch. They were suspended from a massive bell frame and struck with T-shaped wooden mallets and long sticks to produce different tones. Each bell had a distinct pitch, and when struck according to a musical score, they could produce beautiful melodies. The bells were suspended from a wooden frame and played by attendants using small wooden mallets. According to historical records and unearthed relics, China already had Bianzhongs during the Western Zhou period. At that time, Bianzhongs were generally composed of three bells of different sizes. The number of bells increased gradually from the late Spring and Autumn period to the Warring States period, with sets of nine and thirteen bells, among others. Of course, why did they disappear after the Qin and Han Dynasties? That was because more advanced jade artifacts had emerged, leading to the obsolescence of these instruments. Is this chair a Dragon Throne? Luo Feng was initially attracted by the Bianzhongs on the chair. Only after that did Gu Santong and Luo Feng notice the chair itself. It indeed is a Dragon Throne! Luo Feng confirmed after taking a closer look. Upon hearing this, the viewers in the livestream went wild. Amazing! You found a Dragon Throne? Is it true? Are you just teasing us? Is the Dragon Throne a soft mat? Luo Feng laughed, Do you know the term sitting up straight in a dangerous situation? In the pre-Qin era, people sat on their Imees, even emperors. Hence, the Dragon Throne was a soft mat In later years, the Hu bed emerged, which eventually evolved into the modern chair. Is this decaying garment a dragon robe? As for the decaying dragon robe, it was poorly made and only worth a few million at most. Its significance was not very great. The recent Zhu Youjians robe and crown were the real treasures. Continuing forward, they reached the next tomb chamber. Luo Feng looked up at the chamber ceiling, which was adorned with a dragon pattern. He knew this might be the main burial chamber. The space here was enormous, spanning around 2,000 square meters. The first thing everyone saw was a bronze Ding. Behind the bronze Ding was a bronze coffin. A bronze coffin? This level of extravagance is truly terrifying! In front of the bronze coffin were two stone pillars that seemed to be steles. The steles were over five meters tall, and their tops were carved with human faces, possibly representing deities. There were also a few human figurines and a bronze crane with a base. Of course, there was also an alchemy furnace. An alchemy furnace? A bronze crane? A bronze coffin? Any one of these items, if taken out, could shock the antique world. Luo Feng pondered once more, unable to think of anyone other than the emperor in the Qin Dynasty who could have such a high-ranking tomb. This bronze Ding has the characters Yuzhou on it! Luo Feng carefully observed the ancient Yi script on the bronze Ding that no one else could recognize and spoke up. Moreover, it seems that the placement of the Nine Zhou Dings should be in nine different directions. Later, in other directions, we should be able to find the other Nine Zhou Dings! But Luo Feng also knew that since the first one was a counterfeit made during the Qin Dynasty, the rest were likely the same. Nevertheless, even as counterfeits, they were worth a fortune. Wow! Another Nine Zhou Ding has appeared? Are there more in other directions? Why isnt the host looking for them? Yeah, even if he only finds Nine Zhou Dings and nothing else, these things are worth at least 100 billion! Luo Feng shook his head with a smile, Just by looking at it, you can tell its only 2,000 or 3,000 years old. How could it be from the Xia Dynasty which existed over 4,000 years ago? Yes, at first I was excited, but after taking a closer look, its indeed impossible for it to be a relic from the Xia Dynasty. Only artifacts from the Xia Dynasty can truly be called Jiuzhou Dings. Gu Santong nodded and chimed in. Lets go further in and see! Perhaps well find out the identity of the tomb owner! Luo Feng decided not to continue examining the bronze Ding and Dragon Throne, opting to move forward instead. They discovered another bronze Ding. This one was much larger and covered with intricate animal and dragon patterns, as well as dense Taoist inscriptions. The bronze Ding was about 1.9 meters tall. Luo Feng stood on his tiptoes and peered into it but found nothing. Could this be the alchemy furnace used by Qin Shi Huang? Gu Santong boldly speculated. Maybe, but we cant be certain, Luo Feng nodded. The appearance of such a large alchemy furnace in the main burial chamber indicated that it might be the legendary furnace used by Qin Shi Huang. Why dont we take a look at those steles first? Gu Santong suggested.. Chapter 278 - Chapter 278: Astonishing the World! The Imperial Jade Seal Appears? (1) Chapter 278: Astonishing the World! The Imperial Jade Seal Appears? (1) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation What is this Suihou Pearl you speak of? Damn! Is this actually the Suihou Pearl? I recognize this thing! Its truly incredible. Forgive my ignorance, but what is it? Of course, its from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, a treasure on par with the Hes Bi jade disc! The Suihou Pearl was a treasure from the State of Sui during Chinas Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. It is also known as the Sui Pearl and is considered one of the Two Treasures of the Spring and Autumn Period, alongside the Hes Bi jade disc, sometimes referred to as Suis Pearl and Hes Disc or Sui and He. Legend has it that the Lord of Sui, while traveling, saw a severely injured serpent writhing in agony by the side of the road. Feeling compassion, he ordered his men to apply medicine and bandage the snake before releasing it into the wild. Once the serpent had recovered, it brought a luminous pearl to the Lord of Suits residence and said, I am the son of the Dragon King, and I am grateful for your life-saving kindness. This is my token of gratitude. This is the Suihou Pearl, also known as the Spirit Serpents Pearl. Damn! Was it used as the material for crafting the imperial jade seal? A treasure on the same level as Hes Bi jade disc? Is it that amazing? Its just a glass bead, and they treat it as a treasure? Thats laughable! Heh, are you really that naive? Are you using modern perspectives to judge ancient people? By that logic, our ordinary smartphones, which cost just a few hundred dollars, would be priceless treasures to them. This tomb owner must be somebody extraordinary to possess something like the Suihou Pearl. I wont accept this tomb as anyones besides Emperor Qin Shi Huang himself! Gu Santong glanced at the ancient text of the State of Sui inscribed on the pearl and said, Indeed, this is the Suihou Pearl from the State of Sui. I wouldnt have thought of this if I hadnt seen the text from the State of Sui. Luo Feng nodded and placed the Suihou Pearl back into its box, then put the box away. Next, they approached the third figurine. Like the others, the third figurine appeared to be holding something, but instead of a box, it was an ancient sword lying horizontally. It seemed to be made of bronze. The sword was about 1.2 meters long, similar to the three-foot swords of ancient times. Its design was conical and sharp, with beautiful cloud patterns on the hilt. Despite thousands of years, the sword had not changed; it remained free of rust. It was truly impressive how the swordsmiths of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods had achieved such a high level of craftsmanship. [ Ding! Taia Sword! Dynasty: Eastern Zhou! Value: ? ] Damn! Another item whose value the system could not estimate? Luo Feng was speechless, internally, he was thinking, had he really hit the jackpot this time? However, he quickly grasped the precious sword and noticed the character Qin inscribed on the hilt in small seal script from the Qin Dynasty. Professor Gu, if I am not mistaken, this should be the Taia Sword! Luo Feng excitedly looked at Professor Gu Santong and exclaimed. Taia Sword? The Taia Sword? Gu Santong was well aware of the name. This sword had two names, both referring to the same weapon. The Taia Sword, also known as the Taia, was one of the Ten Famous Swords of ancient China. It was forged during the Eastern Zhou period by two master swordsmiths, Ou Yezi of the State of Yue and Gan Jiang of the State of Wu. Numerous historical texts have documented the existence of this precious sword. It was something that had actually existed. In the Strategies of the Warring States, it was recorded that the Han soldiers swords and spears Longyuan and Taia were able to sever a horse or ox on land, strike down geese and swans in the water, and penetrate armor in battle. In Strategies of the Warring States ? Han I ? Su Qin Persuades King Han to Join the Chu Alliance, it was written, The swords of the Han soldiers all come from the Mingshan, Tangxi, Moyang, and Hebo regions. Dengshi, Wanfeng, Longyuan, and Taia can sever a horse or ox on land, strike down geese and swans in the water, and penetrate armor in battle. In Wenxuan ? Li Sis Memorial to Emperor Qin Shi Huang, it was said, Wearing the pearl of the bright moon, wielding the Taia Sword. In Tang Lu Zhaolins Five Sorrows, it was written, How different is it from wielding the Taia to cook a small delicacy? In Ming Chen Cais A Thousand Gold Tales ? Banquet, it was stated, The moment the Taia Sword was unsheathed, its chilling radiance cold illuminated the constellations. Indeed, it is THE Taia Sword! While holding the precious sword, Luo Feng explained, The Sword of the Qin King has already been unearthed, and there wont be another one here. Considering the status of the burial, the fact that its inscribed with Qin, and the absence of another sword worthy of this honor, I cant think of it being anything else besides the Taia Sword! Indeed. Gu Santong initially wanted to question the claim, but Luo Fengs analysis made sense. From a burial standpoint, only the Taia Sword would have been of such high status. And, of course, the Taia Sword was worthy of bearing the inscription Qin. Damn! What is the Taia Sword? It sounds familiar, but I cant quite recall what it is. Heh, its the sword created by the collaboration of two legendary swordsmiths from ancient China: Ou Yezi of the State of Yue and Gan Jiang of the State of WII! Ou Yezi? Wasnt he the master who crafted many famous swords? In the show A Demonic Journey, Li Xingyuns Longyuan Sword was also made by him, right? Wasnt the Longyuan Sword in Qins Moon and the sword of Wei Zhuang in the same show also made by him? I dont quite remember. Amazing! This tomb is incredible! The Elixir of Life, the Suihou Pearl, and now the Taia Sword! Absolutely astonishing! If this isnt Emperor Qin Shi Huangs tomb, it would be hard to explain! Luo Feng then returned the precious sword to the figurines hands and moved on to the last one. This figurine was also holding something with both hands C a jade box similar to the previous ones but slightly larger. It was about half a meter long and around twenty centimeters wide. The box was secured with a large bronze lock.. Chapter 279 - Chapter 279: Astonishing the World! The Imperial Jade Seal Appears? (2) Chapter 279: Astonishing the World! The Imperial Jade Seal Appears? (2) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation This bronze lock appears to be more than just a decoration, does it not? Gu Santong reached out to unlock it, but found it impossible to do so. Could it really be more than just for show? Luo Feng thought for a moment, then looked at Gu Santong. Master Gu, do you know how to pick locks? Do you think I, an archaeologist, would know how to do that? Gu Santong was at a loss for words. He knew how to restore artifacts, but when it came to mechanical objects, he was utterly clueless. So, what do we do now? Luo Feng was also at a loss and scratched his head. Was there nothing they could do but stare helplessly? If they tried to break it open, Luo Feng had the strength to do it, but he feared that they would also damage whatever was inside. Let me make a phone call. Master Gu aimed a signal-boosting device at his phone and dialed a number. Little Huang, is there anyone in the archaeological team who can pick locks? They need to be skillful so as not to damage these artifacts. Master Gu, there is! Brother Cai knows how to pick locks! The person on the other end of the line immediately recommended someone. Great, ask him to come down to the tomb with his lock-picking tools. Gu Santong nodded, hung up the phone, and gave Luo Feng an OK gesture, indicating that he had found someone to help. Your archaeological team is quite impressive, having someone who can pick locks. Be honest, Master Gu, did he change careers? Luo Feng jokingly asked Gu Santong since they had nothing else to do while waiting for the lock to be opened. What are you talking about? Our archaeological team would never have someone with such a shady background! Gu Santong rolled his eyes, finding the comment rather offensive, considering they were part of a national archaeological team with official appointments. Fine then. Since we cant open the box for now, Ill go take a look on the other side. With that, Luo Feng left the terracotta figure and walked towards a coffin. The coffin was very long, spanning about ten meters in length and five meters wide. It was the largest coffin Luo Feng had ever seen. Of course, Luo Feng knew that the outer layer was not the actual coffin; the real one was inside. According to ancient records, the emperors coffin had seven layers, while that of a feudal lord had five layers, and a high-ranking officials had three. Thus, if it was an emperors coffin, being so large was not that unusual. Although the tomb of Emperor Qin had not been opened yet, records mentioned that Emperor Qin Shi Huangs coffin had seven layers. Goodness, this coffin is enormous! Is it possible that the person inside is a ten-meter-tall Ultraman? Cut it out! Ultraman? If you want to make me laugh to death so you can inherit my online credit, just say so. Given the scale of this tomb, did its construction not create a huge commotion back then? Thats why I think this is a secret tomb built by Emperor Qin! Come on, why would Emperor Qins tomb have counterfeit bronze figures? Emperor Qins tomb took nearly 40 years to construct. This tomb must have taken at least a decade, right? If it was built by Emperor Qins subordinates, he would have known about it! Luo Feng circled the outer coffin and said, The construction of Emperor Qins tomb began in 247 BCE and was completed in 208 BCE, taking 39 years in total. Each year, 700,000 people participated in the construction, with the number peaking at 800,000. As Luo Feng spoke about Emperor Qins tomb, he had much to say. Moreover, there is an unwritten rule when building a tomb for the emperor: the construction must not stop until the emperor dies. Otherwise, it is as if they are wishing for the emperors early death. Even if the tomb is essentially complete, it cannot be declared finished. Instead, they must claim that it is still under construction and add some minor, insignificant projects. As for why Emperor Qins tomb was completed two years after his death, I suspect that they were busy filling the tomb with earth. Considering the size of the tomb, two years is not a lot of time, especially if they wanted to avoid damaging the internal structure. Huh? Beneath the floor tiles near the outer coffin, there appeared to be markings for buried treasures. Were they hidden under the floor tiles? Luo Feng immediately tapped on the floor tiles a few times. Hehe, as I thought, there is a hollow space below! Luo Feng said with a smile. Hey, host, please dont laugh. Whenever you do, I feel like my heart is going to tremble. Why would they bury something beneath the floor of an ancient tomb? Could it be objects used to suppress the royal aura? Perhaps theyre gold bars? Its unlikely. If they buried such large gold bars, whats the point of suppressing the royal aura? Luo Feng was about to pry open the floor tiles when Gu Santongs voice came from nearby, carrying a hint of surprise. Little Luo, come take a look at this! At Gu Santongs request, Luo Feng could only set aside the tile he was about to pry up. At that moment, Gu Santong was squatting next to a terracotta figure, pointing to its feet. Look, some of the clay has flaked off the surface of the figures feet, revealing a golden color. Of course, Luo Fengs attention was not on the gold color revealed on the terracotta figure, but on the ground beneath it. There were markings for buried treasures. He had been so focused on the box held by the terracotta figure that he had missed the markings. With so many overlapping treasure markings, it was easy to overlook them. Now, upon closer inspection, the markings seemed to be underground, right beneath the terracotta figures golden feet. These feet of the terracotta figure must be made of red gold! Chapter 280 - Chapter 280: Astonishing the World! The Imperial Jade Chapter 280: Astonishing the World! The Imperial Jade Seal Appears? (3) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Gu Santong pointed at the terracotta figures feet, excitement filling his voice. Ah, is this red gold? Luo Feng also looked over. A layer of mud had come off the figures feet, revealing a golden hue underneath. Is the whole figure made of gold? Luo Feng asked. No, it is not entirely gold. I have examined it, and only the feet are red gold. The rest of the figure is made of clay! Gu Santong had carefully inspected it when he first discovered it. By tapping on the surface, one could determine if it was metal or clay. Indeed, it is solid! Luo Feng tapped the figures feet a few times before asking, So, Master Gu, in the Qin Dynasty, was there any explanation for such terracotta figures? Gu Santong replied, There are no historical records to refer to, but the tomb owner must have had a specific reason for doing this! Luo Feng stood for a long time, letting Li Shishi unfold a folding chair for him to sit on. He stared at the treasure hidden beneath the figures feet and pondered. Thinking about the large piece of gold found in the fake tomb, Luo Fengs mind suddenly opened up. Could there be something else buried under here? Luo Feng asked. What? More things? Gu Santong asked in surprise. Yes! Luo Feng nodded, not bothering with formalities. He snatched the small hoe from Su Meijis hand. The small hoe was more convenient for working in the small area. Instead of digging immediately, he tapped the brick beneath the figure, Indeed, it is hollow! Is this another trick of burying gold to suppress the tombs energy? Gu Santong wondered. Theyve already done it once; do they need to do it again? I dont know. We can only find out after digging! Luo Feng replied. They couldnt leave things buried; that was not his style. Quickly, Luo Feng enlisted Master Gus help, and the two attempted to lift the terracotta figure. However, Luo Feng had overestimated the old mans strength. While Luo Feng could lift his side, Gu Santong could not. They had to call upon two younger men to help. After all, the figures red gold feet were heavy, as was the clay body itself. In a short while, the terracotta figure was moved two meters away. Luo Feng glanced at the ground, grabbed Su Meijis small hoe, and began digging at the cracks between the bricks. I just found a hollow area beneath the floor tiles under the coffin. This area is also hollow. Ill dig here, and then well go check that side! Luo Feng speculated that both hollow spots likely held valuable items. Even if they were not valuable, they would still provide significant insight into the tomb owners identity. Wow! Another hollow area? What is the tomb owner trying to do? Gu Santong felt that his archaeological experience was inadequate. One could argue that burying items to suppress the tomb was reasonable, but with the twelve bronze statues, the Nine Zhou Dings, or better known as tripod cauldrons, and the buried gold, it should have been more than enough. What could this ancient tomb not suppress? But, if the items buried beneath were not meant to suppress the tomb, they must have been things that required suppression themselves. And to suppress them with the terracotta figures red gold feet? They must have been extraordinary. Soon, Luo Feng used Su Meijis delicate hoe to carefully remove the floor tile. With the help of An Peng and Zhang Shunyong, they lifted the one-meter-long tile. Is it a stone box? Luo Feng observed. The box was not large, measuring about 40 centimeters in length and 20 centimeters in width. On top of the box, there was a stone lock. Another real lock? Not a replica? They would need the locksmith from the arcnaeologlcal team again. But tor now, ne naa not yet entered tne tomD. He should be coming from the tomb they found yesterday, which was a few kilometers away. Lets go check the other side. Well wait for the locksmith to arrive! Luo Feng pursed his lips and walked back to the coffin. This is the hollow area I discovered earlier. Are there other hollow floor tiles? Gu Santong asked. I am not sure, but when I walked on this tile, something felt off! So, I tapped it a few times, and indeed, it was hollow, Luo Feng stepped on the tile. Never mind that, lets remove this tile first! Luo Feng inserted Su Meijis hoe into the gap between the tiles once more. With a crack, the handle broke. Uh Luo Feng scratched his head. Su Meiji, you have billions in assets; how did you get a hoe with such poor quality? The gap between the tiles was too small for Luo Fengs Swallowtail Hoe to be inserted. Seeing this, Li Shishi offered her small hoe, which had a beautiful handle with modern peony carvings. If it were an antique hoe, it would have been worth millions. Crack! The tile was finally removed by Luo Feng. Beneath the tile was an enormous piece of gold, covering a square meter. Of course, not just one tile was hollow; several others were too. When two more tiles were removed, there was an even larger piece of gold, covering two square meters. Wow! Wow! Another huge piece of gold? Damn! Such a massive piece of gold! Frankly, if this tomb owner is not Emperor Qin Shi Huang, it would be hard to explain these peculiar circumstances. Is this gold still being used to suppress the tombs energy? At this moment, Luo Feng was also puzzled.. Why would they need so much gold to suppress the tombs energy? What was the purpose of it all? Chapter 281 - Chapter 281: Astonishing the World! The Imperial Jade Seal Appears? (4) Chapter 281: Astonishing the World! The Imperial Jade Seal Appears? (4) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation However, while Luo Feng was deep in thought, footsteps approached from outside the tomb chamber. It was Cai Guobin. The member of Gu Santongs archaeological team skilled in lock-picking. Little Cai is here? Luo Feng licked the corner of his mouthO and chuckled. Unlock this quickly! Gu Santong urged the 30-year-old Cai Guobin impatiently. No problem, leave it to me. I can definitely handle this! Cai Guobin spoke and placed two boxes on a soft cushion. The others gathered around to watch. One box was made of jade, the other of stone. One had a bronze lock, while the other had a stone lock. Call me when its unlocked! Gu Santong advised, knowing that unlocking ancient locks required patience and skill. Staring at the process would not be interesting. Master Gu, shall we move the gold? Luo Feng asked as he saw Gu Santong approaching. Why move it now? We can take it with us when we leave later! Master Gu replied, then pondered and asked, Is there something beneath the gold? Of course there is! Luo Feng said, The tomb owner needed to suppress the tombs energy. The fake tomb had already been suppressed, so burying gold here must serve another purpose! Why were the feet of the clay figure made of red gold? It was used to suppress whatever was inside the stone box! The large chunk of gold in the pit was not used to suppress the tombs energy either but to suppress whatever was beneath it! Moreover, Master Gu, look at the gold. Its covered in runes! I am not sure what exactly they say. Even if we brought a Taoist priest, they would likely not understand the Qin Dynastys Taoist culture. Gu Santong nodded in agreement with Luo Fengs analysis. It did seem as if it was suppressing something beneath it rather than the tombs overall energy. Several strong team members were summoned. rlhvvo of them lifted the gold slab. It was indeed heavy. Although it appeared to be a thin piece, it probably weighed around 120 pounds. Is it a half-meter-long box beneath the gold? Su Meiji asked as the gold was removed, And its a golden-colored box? Damn! Is this an endless nesting doll? Beneath the gold, theres another golden box? Haha, endless nesting dolls, it feels like something straight out of a novel! What on earth is it? Another golden box? Host, I have a feeling something big is inside. Hurry up and open the box! Luo Feng was astounded. How could there be so much gold? In ancient times, gold was incredibly valuable. How wealthy was the tomb owner? This is a golden lock? And its not just for show Master Gu examined it and immediately became speechless. Uh Luo Feng forced a smile and said, Why dont we call your lock-picking team member to open this golden box first? After all, it was common knowledge that the golden box would attract more attention. Luo Feng also believed that the contents of the golden box might be even more valuable. Little Cai, put down the box youre working on and come unlock this golden box! A golden box? Cai Guobin was speechless, but he did not immediately come over. The stone lock on the stone box he was working on had just been opened. With a click, it opened. Cai Guobin carefully carried the stone box over. Luo Feng did not pay attention to the stone box but asked, Can this golden lock be opened? Of course! Cai Guobin set the stone box aside, picked up the heavy golden box, and carefully inserted a thin metal wire into the keyhole of the golden lock. Ill tell you, ancient locks are easier to open than modern ones. The difficulty lies in being careful and slow, so as not to damage the internal structure. If we didnt have to protect the cultural relics, I could finish this in a minute! With that, he cautiously inserted the metal wire. In about three to five minutes, with a twist and a click, the golden lock was opened. 0Den it and see whats inside. auicklv. Little Luo! Gu Santonc urged anxiously. Alright! Luo Feng nodded and proceeded to open the box. Inside lay a piece of jade, quietly resting within the box. And this jade emitted a dense yellow hue. It was approximately four inches in length and width. On its surface were five entwined dragons. This was the design of a jade seal. Little Luo, check the inscriptions on the bottom? Master Gu knew that the key to identifying a jade seal lay in examining the inscriptions on the bottom, rather than the design. It seems to be Qin Dynasty small seal script? Gu Santong recognized it at a glance. These characters They should read Mandated by Heaven Enjoying eternal prosperity? When Luo Feng read these eight characters out loud The entire livestream room and perhaps even the entire world were shocked Chapter 293 - Chapter 293: A Startling Discovery in the History of Music! Chapter 293: A Startling Discovery in the History of Music! An Instrument from Over 3,000 Years Ago! (1) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Backstage at the hotels conference room, Luo Feng surveyed the empty space. No one had arrived yet, but this was the hotels large conference room, spanning over 1,500 square meters and occupying an entire floor. It was one of the most upscale hotels in the city, which was why it had been chosen as the auction venue. Luo Feng walked to the front row of the conference room and picked a seat. The room was deserted, reminding him of a private screening in a movie theater. Soon, however, a long-legged woman wearing a provocative qipao approached and sat down next to him, her perfume wafting through the air. Cough cough, Luo Feng-I What is it? Luo Feng knew she was up to no good by the way she was flirting with him. Hows your progress on getting me a terracotta warrior for my Rare Treasures Pavilion, like you promised last time? Qin Rubings heart was set on obtaining one of these precious artifacts. Although Luo Feng had agreed, it seemed that in the past few days, the older generation had deemed the terracotta warriors too valuable to part with, insisting they should all be kept in the empires museums. Well see. If theres one left, Ill definitely sell it to you! Luo Feng said with a secret grin. He had promised to sell her one, but he also enjoyed teasing her. To be honest, he thought a girlfriend like Qin Rubing would be idealsweet, sultry, playful, and humorous. Ah, youre scaring me! Do you really think those old museum guys will let such an artifact go? Qin Rubing was worried upon hearing his noncommittal response, as it did not provide the assurance she was seeking. I dont know! Luo Feng could only shrug helplessly. Luo Feng- Dear brother, please help me get a terracotta warrior. I really want one! Qin Rubing tried to charm him once more, shaking his arm this time. Look, Little Qin, your attempts to seduce me have always been for naught. You have to offer something in return, right? Luo Feng glanced at her beautiful face, thinking she was quite the enchantress. If it were anyone else, they would not only give her a terracotta warrior, but probably even the imperial jade seal. What What kind of reward do you want? Qin Rubing furrowed her brow, wondering if he was going to make another inappropriate request. Of course, a kiss or something like that, Luo Feng said, pointing to his cheek. Get lost! Im not doing that! An angry Qin Rubing glared at Luo Feng and stood up to leave. Alright, alright, I was just joking. Dont be mad. Ill take care of it for you. Just remember, you can display the terracotta warrior in your Rare Treasure Pavilion, but you cannot sell it. Youll have to claim that its on loan from a certain museum. Ill help you contact Lin Yide from the Jiangnan Museum to get the terracotta warrior for you. You can rent it for several decades, but youll have to pay for the auction yourself. This was the only solution Luo Feng could think of, as he had no other means to secure a terracotta warrior for private ownership. The government was determined to acquire every single one of them, after all. Really? Qin Rubing felt reassured after hearing Luo Fengs plan. Why wouldnt I be serious? Ive just been wronged by someone I was helping, and she even gave me a huge glare! Luo Feng said indignantly, turning his head away. Sometimes, boys can pout too without being ridiculed. In fact, it can be quite difficult for girls to resist, especially when the boy is good-looking. Ah, dont be mad. Im sorry, alright? Qin Rubing said. Smile? Smile for me? She gently held Luo Fengs head and began to pull at the corners of his mouth. Stop pulling and tugging like that. Its unbecoming, and it wont be good if someone sees us! Luo Feng could not stay mad for long with a beautiful woman trying to cheer him up. Go ahead and bounce around, but one day, Ill tell you, Qin Rubing, youll be exposed! Luo Feng teased. Why are you staring at my bottom and long legs under my qipao? Qin Rubing rolled her eyes at him. Hehe, you know what I was thinking? I was thinking that if you keep acting like this, Ill tell you, youll be exposed! Luo Feng replied, eliciting another eye roll from the beauty. However, since she had secured the terracotta warrior, she could not really be mad. The two stopped joking around and moved on to more serious topics. Luo Feng, I think it will be really difficult to sell the imperial jade seal. I dont even know who could afford it! Qin Rubing said. Luo Feng could not help but agree. Many museums would be uninterested in the artifact simply because they could not afford it. Though they all wanted the seal, none of them feel that they could obtain it. How much do you think we should set as the starting price for the imperial jade seal, Little Qin? Luo Feng asked, looking at her lovely face. I dont think you should ask me. If I set the price, the museums will resent me. If I set it too low, it wont be good for you, and if I set it too high, the museums will criticize me, Qin Rubing shrugged helplessly. This was a difficult situation, and she did not have the courage to set a price. Youre right! Luo Feng nodded in agreement. Moreover, not only the imperial jade seal, but even the fake Nine Zhou Ding will be hard to price. Although its fake, no one can really say what its worth, Qin Rubing added.. Chapter 294 - Chapter 294: A Startling Discovery in the History of Music! Chapter 294: A Startling Discovery in the History of Music! An Instrument from Over 3,000 Years Ago! (2) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation So, how much would such a large Qin Dynasty bronze ding generally fetch in the market? Luo Feng curiously inquired. Qin Dynasty bronzeware is expensive in the market. For one of this weight, it would typically cost hundreds of millions. Not long ago, a similar piece was auctioned off in the south of the Yangtze River. It was also about one meter tall and sold for 290 million yuan. How much? Three hundred million for one of a similar size? Luo Feng asked in astonishment. Yes, thats the price. Moreover, your piece is a replica of an actual Nine Zhou ding, so I think doubling the price would not be a problem at all! Of course, the doubled price is the minimum. I have no idea what the maximum limit would Hmmm. Luo Feng nodded in response, his mind forming a rough estimate of the value. If the imperial jade seal were to be sold today, I think it might break the ceiling of the antique market! Qin Rubing shuddered as she thought of the jade seal, wondering who would ultimately possess such an item. Perhaps! I am looking forward to it too! Luo Feng nodded and glanced at the time on Qin Rubings watch. The auction was about to begin. Little Qin, I will need your help in managing the auction later! Me again? Qin Rubing rolled her eyes. Its as if I am so easy to order around. Youre definitely easy to order around. Just not easy to get into bed with With that, Luo Feng took off running toward the backstage of the conference room, leaving an angry Qin Rubing behind. Of course, when pursuing a girl, a man cannot be too honest. Small jokes must be made frequently, as that is the path to victory. Hello, everyone! I am Qin Rubing! I am sure many of the wealthy and experts here have seen me before! I am the owner of the Rare Treasure Pavilion! Today, I have been invited by Mr. Luo to showcase some Qin Dynasty relics on his behalf! If you are interested, you can bid directly! The final price will not be determined by the hammer but by Mr. Luos nod. Looking below, she saw that more than a thousand people had already taken their seats. Qin Rubing was a little nervous. Luo Fengs events seemed to be growing larger. The last one had only a few hundred people. Now, there were over a thousand. In the backstage vault, we have all the unearthed relics from this time, complete with classification and expert authentication certificates, all genuine antiques! Now, the first item up for auction is a Qin Dynasty jade piece, made of Lantian jade Everyone has their area of expertise. Qin Rubings profession was precisely this. Her introduction to the relics was smooth and eloquent. The grand auction has finally begun! Antiques are never short of buyers; the key is to have good antiques! Now, this piece of ancient Qin jade is at a disadvantage because of the Lantian jades mediocre quality. It was bought for only 1.8 million? Thats quite cheap! Hehe, very cheap, but just wait! When the national treasure-level items come out, you wont even have the qualifications to bid! In no time, two million-dollar relics were auctioned off in the conference room. People were quietly discussing all sorts of topics. This scene is too familiar. Will Mr. Luo be collecting money in sacks again? Hahaha, it seems that no matter what relic is taken, the winner always appears to be Mr. Luo! Well, who else has the unique skill to find such treasures? Just auction off the imperial jade seal and Taia sword already! These small trinkets are not exciting enough! Those items probably wont be coming out this morning! Thats right, the morning session might only be for small miscellaneous items! As expected, the morning session went by, and only smaller Qin Dynasty jade pieces, bronze coins, and antiques were auctioned. Their values ranged from 100,000 to 10 million yuan. The morning auction is now concluded! Mr. Luo has prepared a sumptuous lunch for everyone downstairs. Please return to the conference room promptly at 2 pm! After the morning auction ended, Luo Feng joined Qin Rubing, Su Meiji, Li Shishi, and others for lunch on the seventh floor. Luo Feng, with more than 3,000 relics, it may take seven or eight days to complete all transactions! How about this, Ill head back to the health center to handle some matters, and you can notify me when its time to search for treasures again? While having lunch, Su Meiji proposed to leave. This made many treasure hunters, including Luo Feng, reluctant to see her go. They had not yet won her over, and she was already leaving? Alright, you can go and handle your affairs. Once our auction is over, we will need some rest before we continue treasure hunting. We will notify you then! However, you must make time to attend my celebration banquet. Even if there are no flights available, I can arrange for someone from the military to bring you here! Upon hearing this, everyones eyes widened. Really, Old Luo? You can boss around the military now? What does this mean? How is Old Luo connected with the military? How arrogant has Old Luo become to arrange for the military to transport Su, the beautiful lady? I wonder if I can have such treatment? To arrange for the military to fly me around? Faced with everyones teasing, Luo Feng awkwardly scratched his head and said, Its not really an arrangement, but more like giving them a heads-up! I am acquainted with the chiefs of the Xianyang and Jiangnans military department. After all, he had generously donated money on a voluntary basis. Moreover, Luo Fengs treasure hunting essentially helped the country find treasures, as he often sold the valuable items to the government.. Chapter 295 - Chapter 295: A Startling Discovery in the History of Music! Chapter 295: A Startling Discovery in the History of Music! An Instrument from Over 3,000 Years Ago! (3) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Although the government had provided funding, without Luo Feng, many world-shocking cultural relics would never have been revealed to the public. In the field of cultural heritage, Luo Feng was undoubtedly a major contributor. In this industry, his status now surpassed any museum director, even the venerable Elder Long of the Forbidden City Museum. A plane from the military? Ive never been on one. Im grateful to our treasure-hunting team leader for providing such an opportunity for me! Upon hearing this, Su Meijis face slightly changed, and she looked at Luo Feng enchantingly. She nodded and said, Do not worry. I will definitely attend your celebration banquet! After lunch, everyone was half-full. This was because they would have to attend the auction later, and frequent visits to the restroom would be inconvenient. Most of the food was rather dry but nutritious. The auction continued at 2 pm. A day had passed, and the much-anticipated imperial jade seal had not yet been auctioned off. Small artifacts sold for a total of 160 million yuan. Such a transaction amount would be considered a grand event at any other auction, but here, it was trivial. The real treasures were still to come The next day, Luo Feng personally escorted Su Meiji to the airport. At 9 am, the auction resumed. This time, the focus was on pottery and bronze artifacts, all small items. The transaction amount reached 390 million yuan. Many celebrities, in order to attract the attention of the wealthy, naturally purchased a few items. However, by the third day, the situation had changed. Luo Fengs bronze coffin had been unearthed. That afternoon, after everyone had finished eating, they saw a large object over ten meters long in the secure storage area. It was a six-layer coffin with one outer layer. A group of experts were present to authenticate and assess the cultural relics. By the fourth day, the total transaction amount had reached 2.72 billion yuan. Almost all the small items had been auctioned off. What remained were the larger and more valuable items. On the fifth day, not only did the number of people in the conference room not decrease, it increased dramatically. The 1500-square-meter conference room was nearly full that day. If there had been more tickets, even more people would have come to watch the auction. Luo Feng had met many wealthy individuals who had obtained tickets through backdoor vendors. Local television reporters and journalists from other sources had also come to interview and film the event. Damn, weve waited for five days, and its finally here! The national jade seal? Is it finally going to be auctioned off today? I must say, Qin Rubings arrangement has driven people crazy. Just auction off the jade seal early so we can leave! Not only does her arrangement drive people mad, but her figure does as well, especially those long legs! Thats right, I, Old Li, have seen countless beauties, but this girls legs are like something out of an anime! Unfortunately, shes probably Luo Fengs girlfriend. The other day, I saw the two of them talking and laughing in the empty conference room. Qin Rubing even pinched Luo Fengs face! They are indeed a talented and beautiful couple. Around 8 am, the auction was once again hosted by Qin Rubing. Without further ado, ladies and gentlemen, please take a look at this set of chime bells! These are chime bells from the Qin Dynasty! They are very similar to the Zenghouyi chime bells from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods! We call this set of chime bells the Zhao Gao Tomb Chime Bells. They are a large-scale ritual musical instrument from the Qin Dynasty, reflecting the importance placed on rites and music during the dynastys governance. The chime bells have a total weight of 2,567 kilograms. The long bell frame measures 748 centimeters in length and 265 centimeters in height, while the short bell frame is 335 centimeters long and 273 centimeters high. The Zhao Gao Tomb Chime Bells are the largest, heaviest, and most well-preserved percussion instruments among the worlds antiques. There are a total of 65 bells, covering all twelve musical tones. Each of the pot-shaped bells can produce two notes in a 3-degree scale. As Qin Rubing spoke, the audiences excitement was undeniable. Holy crap! The first auction item of the day is already this thrilling? Right, I didnt expect it to be the Zhao Gao Tomb Chime Bells right away! The starting bid for this must be at least 200 million yuan, right? Youre way off with 200 million! I heard its even more valuable in craftsmanship than the Zenghouyi chime bells! So, 500 million? Maybe even more! Who knows? Well find out when Miss Qin announces it! But it doesnt really concern us; were just here to watch the excitement. Qin Rubing continued, For such a rare treasure as the Zhao Gao Tomb Chime Bells, I will set the starting bid at 1 billion yuan! Chapter 296 - Chapter 296: This Thing Is Enough to Change the World! Chapter 296: This Thing Is Enough to Change the World! Can 2 Billion Even be Considered Expensive? (1) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation 1 billion as the starting bid? someone exclaimed in disbelief. Is it really that amazing? Isnt it just a pile of old metal? Are they really worth 1 billion? This is a set of chime bells from the Qin Dynasty. It is no exaggeration to say that these percussion instruments have rewritten the history of music. 1 billion is not expensive at all. This is even more intricate than the Zeng Yihou chime bells, and they can play several more notes. Foreigners are currently raving about it, saying that over 2,000 years ago, China already had such a perfect and complex musical instrument? Yes, this is a heavyweight cultural relic. 1 billion is a price befitting its status! Lin Yide chuckled and made the first bid, The Jiangnan Museum bids 1.01 billion! 1.02 billion! Everyone immediately recognized the situation. They knew that the fierce competition among museums had begun. A few days ago, there had been some smaller items, although some museums were involved. But those were merely minor skirmishes. Today, they were all heavyweight cultural relics. There was bound to be an intense, yet smokeless, battle. Suddenly, a voice with a regal feminine tone rang out from the back row. 99 percent of the wealthy people present turned to look at the source of the voice. After all, museum representatives were usually seated in the front rows. Those who bid from the back row had to be private collectors. But could a private collector really bid on such an item? Wow! Who is that beautiful woman? Shes stunning! Dont you know her? Thats the famous singer, Liu Hanyan! Its really Liu Hanyan? The diva who won awards three years in a row? A big star is here to participate in the auction? Doesnt she know the rules? This is a national treasure-level item. Can it even be sold to a private collector? Do singers make that much money? Can she really afford 2 billion? Everyone was astonished. How could an actress afford to bid so much? It seemed that the entertainment industry was indeed a lucrative sector. Miss Liu Hanyan, may I ask if you are aware that this is a national treasure-level cultural relic? Qin Rubing politely inquired, her face full of warmth. Hello, Miss Qin. Of course, I know this is a national treasure-level item. Private bids are not allowed, but I am representing the top music university in the country. I want to purchase it and donate it to my alma mater! Upon hearing Liu Hanyans explanation, everyone suddenly understood. If that was the case, it was entirely possible. After all, the top music school, the Zhongyang Music School, was officially sanctioned by the government. 2.01 billion! This item belongs to the Shanghai Museum! Sun Daozhen cared not of the singers alma maters; he immediately raised the bid. The highest bidder would win. This was not a place for sentimentality. If you wanted an item, you had to pay for it. This complete set of chime bells could not be acquired for a mere 2 billion. Little girl, you are too naive. If it were incomplete, the value of the chime bells would not be so high. But an entire set of the musical system was absolutely priceless. 2 billion to acquire a bargain? Such naivety from a little star. 2.2 billion! Liu Hanyan smiled faintly and continued bidding. 2.25 billion! The Guangdi Museum countered. 2.26 billion! The Shanghai Museum raised their bid. Heh, Mr. Sun from the Shanghai Museum, it seems youve prepared quite a bit of funds this time, havent you? Youre even more ruthless than usual! Lin Yide inquired about the situation. Of course, I can afford tens of billions easily! Sun Daozhen nodded confidently. Heh, 2.27 billion! 2.3 billion! Liu Hanyan bit her seductive red lips, appearing somewhat delicate but resolute as she raised her bid again. 2.31 billion! Lin Yide continued to bid. This subtle display of power was truly intimidating. It was evident that the museums present today had abundant funds. How much money does Lin Yide have this time? Is he not planning to participate in the later national treasures? Hes probably just going all out to secure this one piece! Thats right; he wont have any money left for the subsequent items! Taking into account Lin Yides cunning from the previous auction, the crowd deduced his strategy. The Jiangnan Museum was good at calculating. They did not have much money, but they spent it wisely. At the last auction, the Guangdi Museum had tried to save money for the final dragon robe but ended up missing out on earlier treasures. In the end, the dragon robe was snatched away by the Long Jianfei from the Palace Museum. However, today, the old man seemed to be quiet. Its a pity. I dont have much money left. Id better not follow up! Liu Hanyan lamented as she glanced at the auction table. She had been naiVe to think that with billions, she could definitely secure the item. But the museums were just too formidable. My goodness! Its already at 2.4 billion? The transaction amount for this single cultural relic is already half the total amount from the past four days! Yeah, its terrifying! Give me a heart-relief pill! I cant take it anymore! Soon, Qin Rubing approached the storage area for the terracotta warriors. There were too many of them, making it difficult to move, so they were not brought onto the stage. These terracotta warriors, numbering at 99 of them, have been appraised by experts. In terms of design and craftsmanship, they are almost identical to the terracotta warriors of Emperor Qin Shi Huangs, which is normal since they come from the same era! The key is that the colors on these terracotta warriors are well preserved! Moreover, you should all know that there are no auction records for terracotta warriors in the market! So this may be your only opportunity to bid on terracotta warriors! Representatives of major museums, do not miss this chance! The starting bid for each warrior is 30 million! Upon hearing the starting price of 30 million, no one looked down on it. After all, such an unprecedented cultural relic had never appeared on the market before.. Chapter 297 - Chapter 297: This Thing Is Enough to Change the World! Chapter 297: This Thing Is Enough to Change the World! Can 2 Billion Even be Considered Expensive? (2) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Although the starting bid was quite low. Ultimately, everyone could tell that the final transaction price would soar to astronomical values. 30 million was worth jack squat at the end of the day. Ill bid 100 million! Sun Daozhen announced with a bold demeanor. The richest museum of all was the Shanghai Museum. As long as the local authorities could allocate funds, Beijing was not even a competitor for them. All I need is one! Sun Daozhens bid was high, but his tone was quite amicable. Those who understood knew that owning one Terracotta Warrior would suffice; having more held no significance. They needed to save their money for bidding on more impressive items later, like the imperial jade seal and the Taia Sword. Our Jiangnan Museum wants two! Soon, the second and third statues were sold, both purchased by Lin Yide. The fourth and fifth statues were claimed by the Guangdi Museum. In reality, there were 99 statues, and only around 130 official museums had arrived. There simply were not enough statues to go around. Those who could not win the bid had no choice but to accept their fate. If only a few museums had shown up, would these items have remained unsold, or could they have still reached prices in the hundreds of millions? Regardless, it was because some museums could not acquire these items that competition arose. But with a starting bid of 100 million, some smaller museums could no longer raise their bids. Regardless, museums like Shanghai, Guangdi, and the Forbidden City were not short of that kind of money. They had no desire to bicker with smaller museums. The next item up for auction is the last one for this morning! Qin Rubing continued the auction. After all, the 99 Terracotta Warriors had taken up a significant amount of time, and there was only time left for one final item to be auctioned in the morning session. This is a gold nugget, about 3 centimeters in size! she announced. It is covered in many Taoist symbols and weighs approximately 200 taels. This gold nugget comes from Zhao Gaos tomb and was used to suppress the kings energy. The value of the gold itself is already incredibly expensive, and when you add its antique value My starting bid is 50 million yuan! Although the starting bid was high, this item was classified as a second-level cultural relic. As such, wealthy individuals could participate. However, after the announcement, there was an unusually long silence. Damn! Why does nobody want it? Our Jiangnan Museum might just find a bargain! Lin Yide wondered, baffled. Had the wealthy bidders died or simply gone quiet? Damn! I forgot, this is a second-level cultural relic! Bids began to rise. I bid 55 million! I bid 56 million! 60 million! After all, the morning had been filled with bidding on first-level cultural relics and above, with museums taking center stage. The sudden appearance of this item left the wealthy bidders unprepared to compete. However, once they realized their misconception, the bidding frenzy began. In the end, the gold nugget was purchased by a real estate company for 68 million yuan. The two-hour lunch break arrived quickly, and the first item of the afternoon session was another highlight. The afternoon auction begins! This item is one you may have heard about in history books! Qin Rubing exclaimed, Indeed, it is Emperor Qin Shi Huangs edicts! Instantly, the wealthy bidders and museum representatives exchanged glances. After all, when Luo Feng entered the tomb, it had been livestreamed. Everyone was well aware of what Luo Feng had obtained. The most valuable items were the three boxes: one made of stone, one of gold, and one of jade. Both the stone and jade boxes contained Emperor Qin Shi Huangs edicts. The stone box held the genuine edict, while the jade box contained a fake one. The golden box contained the imperial jade seal. Of course, the story of the genuine and fake edicts has a rich history. As recorded in Sima Qians Records of the Grand Historian, it is said that Emperor Qin Shi Huang died in a massive carriage during his travels, amidst the sand dunes. However, Zhao Gao and Li Si kept the death a secret and used salted fish to mask the smell of the emperors body. Eventually, they seized General Meng Tians power and forced Fusu to commit suicide, before finally placing Hu Hai on the throne. Thus, the real edict would have appointed Fusu as emperor, while the fake edict would have designated Hu Hai. However, this was merely Sima Qians account; he had not witnessed it firsthand and therefore could not be certain. Consequently, throughout history, there has been doubt about the legitimacy of Hu Hais succession to the throne, but no solid evidence has been found. Now, this genuine edict of Emperor Qin Shi Huang could reveal the truth. The stone box was sealed to suppress the kings energy and prevent it from ever escaping or being exposed to the light of day. Even gods and ghosts would not know of its existence. Zhao Gao had intended to hide his crimes. From a cultural relics perspective, the seal of Emperor Qin Shi Huangs jade seal on the edict had left only a faint trace after years of erosion. Logically, such an item would not hold great significance. However, considering its historical importance, it would be used to verify the rightful heir to the throne during the Qin dynasty, making its value soar. If it had been any other imperial decree of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, it would not have held such significance. Qin Rubing glanced at the edict and addressed the audience, The edict contains 15 characters and is stamped with the imperial jade seal. After joint verification by historians and experts, it is believed to be an oral statement of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, not written by him personally. This is the only edict of the Qin dynasty and the only unearthed example of a Qin imperial decree! In my opinion, the starting bid for this item should be at least 1 billion yuan! With that statement, Qin Rubing dropped a bombshell.. Chapter 298 - Chapter 298: This Thing Is Enough to Change the World! Chapter 298: This Thing Is Enough to Change the World! Can 2 Billion Even be Considered Expensive? (3) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Such a small imperial edict is worth a starting bid of one billion yuan? How terrifying! The entire venue was in shock. However, the representatives from major museums knew the significance of this item, so their expressions remained unchanged. On the other hand, the wealthy individuals who did not understand its importance were quite astonished. Hehe, 1 billion? What does that mean? Is it more valuable than the set of chime bells earlier? Has Qin Rubing, that silly girl, gone mad? Why start with such a high price? We are not even qualified to bid. This is a first-class cultural relic, almost of national treasure level. What does it matter how much it costs? This is an edict that changed the course of history. A price of one billion seems reasonable to me! What nonsense! Even without Emperor Qin Il, there would have been an Emperor Qin Ill! I think the problem was with the Qin Dynastys system itself. Their system was only suitable for establishing a powerful nation, but not for unifying a vast empire! Fusu and Huhai would have been the same as emperors! That point has indeed been studied by experts Yes, it is not certain that if Fusu had ascended to the throne, the Qin Dynasty could have changed. Their system made them strong, but it also made it impossible for them to maintain their rule. The people at the scene discussed what could have changed history, and of course, they were skeptical. The Qin Dynastys model and system were considered by many as unsuitable for a unified dynasty but only for regional domination. The Han Dynasty was much more remarkable, incorporating defectors and adopting a laissez-faire policy, which led to the era of Wen and Jing. When Emperor Wu of Han ascended the throne, he fought and conquered neighboring territories with the support of a robust foundation. I, representing the Shanghai Museum, bid 1.02 billion! I, representing the Forbidden City Museum, bid 1.1 billion! Seeing these museums actually placing bids, many wealthy individuals who had never encountered such a scene thought it was a foolish move. But in reality, although the appeal of the cultural relic was not significant, local officials from various places hoped that their museums could collect such items, so they were not short of money. I suspect they are laundering money. It is just an edict, how could it be worth more than a billion? As I said, this kind of item is the only sample of a Qin imperial decree, and it even bears the Emperors personal seal. Have you ever seen any other genuine Qin imperial decrees on the market? The key is that this is the edict in which Emperor Qin Shi Huang passed the throne to Fusu. I think a value of one billion is justifiable. Gradually, many laymen began to understand the significance of the edict after hearing explanations from knowledgeable people around them. We, the Forbidden City Museum, bid 1.4 billion! We, the Modu Museum, bid 1.42 billion! Everyone was quite puzzled today. They had brought a lot of funds, but it seemed that the other museums were not short of money either. Could it be that they had all brought about 10 billion yuan? Were they all going mad? Before they knew it, the edicts price had reached nearly 1.5 billion yuan. Everyone was astounded. I am not saying this edict might be auctioned off at a price of 2 billion, right? Who knows? These museums have gone mad, and they seem to have endless funds! I think 2 billion is a bit doubtful, perhaps around 1.6 billion? The wealthy people discussed animatedly. Todays auction was truly worth attending. Not only had they acquired their favorite antique trinkets, but they had also witnessed transactions worth more than a billion yuan. It was truly spectacular. In the end, the edict did not disappoint the wealthy individuals. It was acquired by the Xianyang Museum for a staggering 2 billion yuan, ensuring they obtained the edict left by Emperor Qin Shi Huang for their region. For the local officials in Xianyang, this item held extraordinary significance. If it had been snatched away by museums such as the Shanghai or Guangdi museums, the internet users criticism might have drowned the Xianyang Museum. Hehe, 2 billion yuan! The Xianyang Museum has really bled for this! But after acquiring this item, they probably cannot afford anything else, right? In my opinion, this edict only ranks within the top five in value! Yes, we must save some money to compete for the top three treasures! At this moment, Qin Rubing, seeing the wealthy museums continuously raising their bids, was sweating profusely. 2 billion yuan? That was quite intense! As for the subsequent counterfeit edict, it was the one forged by Zhao Gao and Li Si. The final price was also quite expensive, reaching 80 million yuan. But when compared to the genuine edict dictated by Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the difference was enormous. Soon after, Qin Rubing did not dwell on the matter. She looked at the bronze tripod, even taller than herself, which had already been moved onto the stage. She looked up and said, This bronze tripod, after our experts appraisal, is the alchemy furnace used by Emperor Qin Shi Huang to create the elixir of immortality.. It is over two meters tall and weighs 1,800 kilograms! It can be said that in the history of cultural relics, this is the largest bronze tripod! The starting bid is 900 million yuan! Chapter 305 - Chapter 305: The Imperial Jade Seal! Starting Bid: 12 Billion! (1) Chapter 305: The Imperial Jade Seal! Starting Bid: 12 Billion! (1) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Many novices were infinitely curious about the starting bid for the so-called Elixir of Immortality. They believed that no matter what, it must have had an astonishing opening price. However, the next moment, the number that sprang from Qin Rubings mouth was a mere 50 million. The Elixir of Immortality! After expert appraisal, it was found to contain a high level of lead! So, it is obviously impossible to consume it directly! she explained. Nevertheless, it is of great help for research related to ancient emperors and alchemists! Qin Rubing chuckled inwardly. If this thing was indeed the key to immortality, as some netizens claimed, there would have been plenty of people willing to buy it, even for 500 billion. Of course, you might think that 500 billion is a lot, and there could not be that many people who can afford it. After all, there were only a few dozen billionaires worldwide. Yet, you would be quite naiVe to think so. Do you really believe that all the wealthy people in the world are on those lists? Forbes can only count the assets of those on their list, but how could they possibly know every detail about the wealth of each tycoon? Anyway, the best martial artists in the world were never the ones who won the Huashan Tournament. The true experts were the common people who simply did not care about such trivial rankings. Its only a starting bid of 50 million. Whats so interesting about this item? someone remarked. Yeah, it seems overhyped. It was eventually purchased by the First Peoples Hospital for 150 million! Wow! 150 million, and you still look down on it? Do you know that a transaction price of over 100 million is already considered a high price worldwide? Ha! You cant blame us for belittling 100 million! Its just that everything else today has been so extraordinary! Exactly! Earlier, the Suihou Pearl Diamond alone had a sky-high price of 8.8 billion. So now, 100 million doesnt seem that impressive! After Qin Rubing auctioned off the Elixir of Immortality, a large box was brought on stage, still guarded by soldiers. The box, around eighty to ninety centimeters long, was designed to hold clothing. Inside was an invaluable gold-threaded jade garment. Ladies and gentlemen, this garment is the highest grade of the legendary gold-threaded jade garments from ancient times! she announced. It is made entirely of gold threads and jade pieces sewn together. Such ancient craftsmanship is truly the pinnacle of its time! But in ancient times, not everyone could wear this kind of garment. First, the production of a gold-threaded jade garment was not cheap, as it required jade and gold threads C materials not affordable to ordinary households. Second, even some prominent officials could not possess it. Even if they had the money, making it in secret would result in execution if discovered by the rulers. Only those of the highest status, like imperial relatives, could possibly receive permission to make a gold-threaded jade garment. Lastly, let me tell you how complex the process of making a gold-threaded jade garment truly is! Since it must fit the wearer, the tailor must first measure the persons dimensions, making sure it fits perfectly. The jade pieces must be of uniform color, flawless, and the gold threads must be of the highest quality. The jade is then cut into small squares and finally sealed together. Historically, it took about ten years to make one garment, and it required the labor of nearly a thousand people! Thus, over 2,000 years ago during the Western Han or Qin dynasties, producing a gold-threaded jade garment was no easy feat, given the production level at that time! Although gold-threaded jade garments have been unearthed, none have been auctioned before. We do not have a price for comparison. However, considering its historical significance and the complexity of its craftsmanship, I believe the starting bid should be no less than 500 million! Qin Rubing introduced the item at great length. The museums attendees were all too familiar with it and did not need the lengthy explanation. Some even began picking at their ears out of boredom. However, Qin Rubing had to introduce each item one by one; it was standard procedure for an auction, after all. Some people in the audience might not recognize the items. 510 million! 550 million! 600 million! 800 million! 1 billion! Ultimately, the gold-threaded jade garment was acquired by Sun Daozhen from Shanghai for a staggering 1 billion. At that point, the auction was nearing its end, with only four major cultural relics remaining. Qin Rubing stood beside the twelve bronze statues and began, These are the twelve bronze statues of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, imitated by Zhao Gao during the Qin Dynasty! Each statue stands 1.8 meters tall and is solid, weighing about 1..8 tons! The price for each statue is 200 million! Chapter 306 - Chapter 306: The Imperial Jade Seal! Starting Bid: 12 Billion! (2) Chapter 306: The Imperial Jade Seal! Starting Bid: 12 Billion! (2) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Damn, only 200 million yuan? I thought the starting bid would be at least 1 billion yuan! Only 200 million? Multiply it by 12, that makes the entire collection worth 2.4 billion yuan, right? Well, after all, they are replicas. If these were genuine Emperor Qins Twelve Bronze Men, they would be worth a fortune, at least several billion yuan each. Yeah! The real Twelve Bronze Men are considered priceless treasures. They are said to have been crafted by Emperor Qin after he collected soldiers from all over the world, symbolizing that metal cannot circulate throughout the world! In the end, due to there being 12 of these statues, each museum managed to acquire three of them. It was divided among four museums with the strongest reputation. The average transaction price ranged between 300 million and 400 million yuan. Hehe, everyone, keep an eye on the next item! Its a Nine Zhou Ding! Carbon-14 testing has confirmed that this Nine Zhou Ding was crafted during the Qin dynasty, meaning that this is not the real Nine Zhou Ding made during the Xia dynasty! As Qin Rubing spoke, people below began to discuss the matter. Damn, is it actually fake? How can it be fake? Are you new to the internet? How do you not know about this? It has been said to be fake for a long time! Qin Rubing continued, Back when it was in the ancient tomb, this Qingzhou Ding was situated towards the east! I think the province east of Mount Tai should take it, as the best symbolism, because Qingzhou is in todays Dongshan Province Bids for this Qingzhou Ding will start at 800 million yuan! After hearing Qin Rubings words, a middle-aged man with an Dongshan Qingdao accent immediately offered, We bid 1 billion yuan! Damn! He directly added 200 million yuan? How bold was this guy? Everyone did not have much of an impression of him at first. But after taking a closer look, many recognized him as the curator of Dongshans Museum. Hehe, 1.01 billion yuan! Long Jianfei did not care that Qingzhou was part of Dongshans territory; instead, he felt that this Qingzhou Ding was destined for the Palace Museum. The worlds treasures should all be housed in the capital. 1.3 billion yuan! The curator of the Dongshan Museum clearly had no intention of giving up on the item. He was determined to acquire it. Are we not going to acquire this item? Lin Yide was about to raise the bid, but he noticed the high-ranking officials from the south sitting next to him signaling him not to. We have no chance! Why? Its the Qingzhou Ding. The local officials from the Dongshan Province probably wouldnt let the Qingzhou Ding go to others even for 10 billion yuan. We have no chance! I see, I was too foolish. Feeling the middle-aged mans relentless bidding, everyone thought that spending too much on a replica of a Nine Zhou Ding was not worth it. In the end, the Nine Zhou Ding was acquired by the Dongshan Province for 1.5 billion yuan. Of course, there were eight other great Dings left to be acquired. The Jizhou Ding was taken by the folks from North River Province. Xuzhou, naturally, was taken by the people from the Shanghai. As for Yangzhou, there was quite a story The ancient Yangzhou had a vast territory, which could have belonged to either Jianfu Province or Guangdi. Anyway, these two provinces competed fiercely for Yangzhou. In the end, the highest price for a great Ding reached 2 billion yuan. Soon, the Nine Zhou Dings were almost all in the hands of the respective local parties. Next up is a large-sized item! Its a bronze coffin! It has a total of seven layers, fit for an emperor! The whole thing is made of bronze! The starting bid is 1 billion yuan! Ultimately, this bronze coffin was acquired by the Guangdi Museum for 1.85 billion yuan. Its getting late, well end the morning session here. See you all this afternoon! Qin Rubing checked the time, and it was lunchtime. She rubbed her belly under her qipao, feeling hungry. But when she saw many people in the audience looking at her with resentful eyes, Qin Rubing could not help but think, Arent you all hungry too? Damn, this girl is ending the session again! Are you trying to keep us on edge? When will the Imperial Jade Seal come out? How inconsiderate! Whats the point of eating now? With the Imperial Jade Seal not yet out, I have no appetite. Having no choice, the crowd left the conference room grumbling as they headed to the hotels dining area downstairs. Of course, the short break was not without reason. After all, plans could not always keep up with changes. Some museums that had bought items earlier needed to apply for funding if they wanted to buy more. This brief break allowed them time to consolidate their finances. Luo Feng was having lunch with Qin Rubing and Li Shishi, and he was enthusiastically serving food to Qin Rubing. If she were willing, and once things were finally over, Luo Feng would gladly teach her what it means to be a woman and give her the experience of a lifetime. However, that all hinges on her decision, and as far as Luo Feng could tell, such a scenario was still a pipe dream. Just as they were enjoying their meal, a foreigner at the door shouted, Mr. Luo, hello! Uh, who are you? You look familiar. Im from the Louvre! Oh? The Louvre, huh? What can I do for you? We wish to purchase the Imperial Jade Seal! Luo Feng shook his head helplessly, You must be joking.. Go back to mourning, get lost! Security, escort him out! Chapter 307 - Chapter 307: The Imperial Jade Seal! Starting Bid: 12 Billion! (3) Chapter 307: The Imperial Jade Seal! Starting Bid: 12 Billion! (3) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Luo Feng was truly speechless. This was a national treasure. One that has already been appraised at that, and yet, they are still trying to purchase it? Were they out of their damned minds? Of course, their plan was likely to purchase it through back-alley channels, promising to help Luo Feng emigrate, thinking that he was quite naive. Once there, they would provide him with the most beautiful wives, along with the benefit of marrying several of them at once. Adding all these factors together. Perhaps Luo Feng could be persuaded to sell the Imperial Jade Seal to them in private. However, since no such conditions had been offered, Luo Feng flat-out refused them. Qin Rubing ate her meal heartily, not at all repulsed by Luo Fengs cursing earlier. Instead, she felt especially refreshed. She patted her belly and said, Im full, but Luo Feng, there may be an epic battle coming up next, more exciting than anything weve seen in the past few days! Yeah, Ive seen a lot of museum staff who havent eaten yet, but are on their phones, probably applying for funding! Luo Feng nodded and continued, Some museums are even trying to get others to back out of the auction, offering artifacts in exchange, but it seems they couldnt agree and have started arguing. Its funny cause these bunch of scholars, who dont usually use profanity, are constantly throwing around words like shameless scoundrels and spineless dogs. As Luo Feng said this, Qin Rubing and Li Shishi burst into laughter, as did the other wealthy individuals. My goodness, were they trying to emulate Zhuge Liang? Of course, they werent using Zhuge Liangs exact phrases like shameless scoundrel. Just something similar. Luo Feng had intentionally said this to make everyone laugh. Thats nothing. Something even more unbelievable happened. One museum impersonated a local official from another museums jurisdiction in other words, they pretended to be their superior and told them not to bid on the Imperial Jade Seal! Once the truth came out, another argument ensued! Upon hearing this, everyone laughed speechlessly. Was it really necessary? Had they resorted to undercover tactics? Im starting to wonder if Ill be kidnapped when I leave later. The entire worlds eyes are on this Imperial Jade Seal. Qin Rubing pouted, making a rare joke. After all, these past few days had been quite enjoyable. That wont do. If youre kidnapped, who will help me host the auction? Luo Feng shook his head. Yes, I feel quite proud of myself. This auction is quite important to me. Qin Rubing said arrogantly, then asked, Luo Feng, are we going to Qinling again after this? I did say I wanted to go treasure hunting with you. Of course, why not? Weve only explored a small part of Qinling. Theres a vast expanse of mountains waiting for us to discover more treasures! Luo Feng finished his last bite of food and put down his chopsticks. Li Shishi, on the other hand, had prepared a bowl of sour plum soup. But Luo Feng, I have to warn you about something. After the auction, youd better run! Qin Rubing seemed to have thought of something and said, Because many wealthy people from Hong Kong and Shanghai want to build villas and would like to consult you about the fengshui of the land. I think youll be blocked! Luo Feng was speechless. Lately, there had been many people asking for his help with such matters. Half an hour later. The conference room gradually filled up with people. Theyre here! At last, the moment weve been waiting for has arrived! The moment we will witness history is upon us! Holy crap! Old Li, youre still in the restroom, and it has already begun! Hurry to the conference room! Unexpectedly, this time, the auction for the Imperial Jade Seal was livestreamed. The officials had even consulted with Luo Feng and chose to stream the event live rather than broadcasting a recorded video. The auction for the other artifacts would be broadcasted the following day. But the Imperial Jade Seal? It was livestreamed directly, which made the netizens who had been waiting for days incredibly excited. The livestreams popularity skyrocketed, exceeding 50 million viewers, and more people were still pouring in. It was an unstoppable momentum. I wonder which museum will acquire the Imperial Jade Seal this time, said Li Shishi as she sat backstage with Luo Feng and others, becoming increasingly excited. Who knows? In any case, I think any of the three major museums could get it! Even so It seems like a tall task for them too! Thinking back to the people who had been sneaking around the venue during the past few days, Luo Feng contemplated that if they were thieves, they would not have been allowed in by the security personnel. Their identities must have been more than ordinary. Mr. Lin Yide, how much budget do you have this time? Not much, just a mere 10 billion! Sun Daozhen? How much does your Shanghai Museum have? What about you, Elder Long? I also have one billion more, so that makes it 12 billion! In the front row of the conference room, representatives from various museums began to exchange words. It was clear that they were all cunning old foxes, unwilling to reveal their true intentions. Everyone, please be quiet! Qin Rubing cleared her throat and called out, and the room immediately fell silent. Then, under the watchful eyes of twenty soldiers who formed a protective circle, a long table equipped with wheels was slowly pushed forward. The soldiers stood guard around the table, armed with real weapons. Seeing this formidable display, the wealthy individuals below gasped. With previous artifacts, regardless of their value, only a few soldiers had stood guard after they were brought on stage. But this time? A total of twenty soldiers had stood before them! It was truly extraordinary! Bestowed by Heaven, blessed with eternal, long-lasting prosperity! Qin Rubings opening remarks consisted of just these eight simple words. However, they were enough to make everyone in the room shiver. The Imperial Jade Seal, also known as the Imperial Seal, is the emperors seal. It measures four inches in diameter, with five dragons intertwined on the top. The front is engraved with the eight seal script characters, Bestowed by Heaven, blessed with eternal, long-lasting prosperity, symbolizing the legitimacy of the emperors rule. According to legend, it was created by the Qin Dynasty Prime Minister Li Si at the command of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Some say it was made from Lantian jade, others claim it was carved from the He Shi Bi jade disk. It served as the credential for Chinese emperors of successive generations. After the Qin Dynasty, emperors from various dynasties have fought for this seal as a divine treasure. Possession of the seal symbolized being bestowed by Heaven, while losing it indicated the end of ones destiny. Those who ascended the throne without possessing the seal were mocked as whiteboard emperors, appearing weak and disdained by the people. Throughout the ages, those who sought the throne fought fiercely for this seal. The Imperial Jade Seal changed hands repeatedly over more than two thousand years, traveling through the lands of China. It would appear and disappear mysteriously, eventually vanishing without a trace, leaving people to lament its loss. The Imperial Jade Seal could be described with one phrase: the shared treasure of the world! Its value was immense, both in terms of historical significance and its material composition.. Nothing could compare to it! After extensive discussions among numerous experts, it was agreed upon that the starting bid for the Imperial Jade Seal should be no less than 12 billion! Chapter 311 - Chapter 311: Shocking the World! Paleolithic Human Site? Chapter 311: Shocking the World! Paleolithic Human Site? (1) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Wow! The hosts dream is so ambitious! As someone who spends all day eating, drinking, and having fun while lying down, I feel embarrassed by the streamer! Even though hes a bit crazy, why do I feel that he indeed has the ability? Its not just a feeling, he truly has it! By the way, how much is the host worth now? At least 50 billion methinks! Half a year ago, wasnt he just a streamer who collected trash everywhere? Half a year later? He has already entered the top hundred rankings in the country? The chatroom was bustling. At that moment, Luo Feng who was already driving a Hummer, parked at the foot of the Qinlinz Mountains. To his left was Qin Rubing. In the back seat was Li Shishi. The two girls were now almost fighting to sit in Luo Fengs passenger seat. In the past, Qin Rubing might have been a bit cold and had a temper, now, although she was not as gentle as Li Shishi, She no longer gets angrily easily with Luo Feng. That was the advantage of having a high status. As for Su Meiji, naturally, she drove her own car. Luo Feng, are we going into the mountains? Li Shishi asked when the car stopped. Of course, were going into the mountains! Luo Feng said, glancing back at the rich second-generation heirs, as well as the many others who had come seeking fortune. After all, Luo Feng was already very popular. Those people definitely wanted to follow Luo Fengs footsteps to make money. Luo Feng only wanted to ask, had they obtained the necessary permits? He was truly speechless. Lets wait here for half an hour, then the helicopters will come directly, so we can shake off these annoying guys! If they can rent a helicopter, let them follow! Qin Rubing also glanced back and chuckled. That comment was a bit hurtful. If I could afford to rent a helicopter, why would I follow you? I might as well pay a million dollars. Or buy two five-million-dollar sports cars and join the treasure-hunting team. About half an hour later, three helicopters arrived. All of them were large transport helicopters capable of carrying many people. The forty-odd rich second-generation heirs naturally sat together on the helicopter. These wealthy youths followed Luo Feng for free food and drinks and could receive gifts from him at any time. The key was to learn from the experience. They were willing to dig for Luo Feng for free. As for the villagers, Luo Feng would point out where to dig for treasure and let them find it themselves. Once Luo Feng discovered a large tomb here, he would call them over to check out the site. The villagers overall income was now over 4 million per household. The highest being over 20 million. They were now truly wealthy. Bro, youre flying this helicopter so steadily! Are you interested in working with me? You dont need to know how to dig, just be ready when I call you! Give me your supervisors contact information later, and Ill buy a helicopter and entrust it to you! From now on, youre my man. Luo Feng sat between Li Shishi and Qin Rubing. One seat away from them was Su Meiji. In such a position, Luo Feng felt like being surrounded by a sea of flowers. However, upon seeing a skilled pilot, Luo Feng immediately began to recruit him. Hahaha, Mr. Luo, how about offering me a salary I cant refuse? the pilot jokingly said. Cant refuse? Then how about ten times your base salary? Luo Feng replied with a faint smile. Boss, Im your man now. What do you need me to do? I can handle anything! Dont make it sound like Im asking you to pick up my soap. All I need is for you to keep your phone line open 24 hours a day. Now, lower the ladder. I need to get down! Luo Feng looked at the location and decided it was about time to land. Soon, the ladder was lowered. Luo Feng landed smoothly. As he watched the pilot leave, Luo Feng smiled slightly. As a treasure hunter worth 50 billion in assets, owning a private helicopter was certainly not excessive. Rather, it was quite fitting for him. After all, 50 billion could buy at least 5,000 helicopters. Wow! Has Old Luo already bought a helicopter? How much does such a helicopter cost? Its a Zhi-8, which should be around 10 million! Wow! Thats expensive! Expensive? Old Luo can afford ten of these with his hoe! Hahaha! Thats not a lie! At that moment, Luo Fengs location was clearly five or six kilometers away from Zhao Gaos tomb. Luo Feng could already see a large group of official archaeologists busying themselves at Zhao Gaos tomb. Todays first dig! Any good finds? As Luo Feng spoke, there was a clang. [ Congratulations, youve dug up an energy drink! ] The day passed quickly. In the surrounding area, Apart from digging up some items, There were just some jade stones or local products from the mountains. After digging for several more days, Luo Feng scanned an area of more than ten kilometers around him. The treasures he found were worth around one million. The peak viewership in the livestream had initially been 35 million, but had dropped by 8 million during these days. However, Luo Feng knew that the decline was only because there were no amazing finds at the moment. Once he discovered a breathtaking cultural relic, the viewers would come running back. In the morning, Luo Feng activated his scanner. He noticed a location with hundreds of treasure markers. [ Wow? Hundreds of treasure markers? ] [ Could it be an ancient tomb? ] Luo Feng pondered for a moment, but it did not seem to be the case. The location was low-lying, and was surrounded by treacherous mountains on all sides.. Chapter 312 - Chapter 312: Shocking the World! Paleolithic Human Site?(2) Chapter 312: Shocking the World! Paleolithic Human Site?(2) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation It was not at all suitable for a tomb to be buried in. If it was not an ancient tomb, could it have been a jade mine? They walked and dug around the vast area. With a squelching sound, they dug for a while toward a treasure marker. The soil they dug up seemed a bit different Damn! Luo Feng is examining the soil again; I have a bad feeling about this! someone exclaimed. Could it be another multi-colored soil? Has he found another large tomb? How can there be so many tombs in the Qinling Mountains? They are even more densely packed than the thatched huts in my village! You are not wrong; this is the Qinling Mountains, and the saying of it having 100,000 ancient tombs is not an exaggeration! Luo Feng dropped the soil in his hand and said, There must be something good below! Is there really an ancient tomb? Su Meiji asked. Do not jump to conclusions, but based on the soil, this treasure is not buried too deep, Luo Feng smiled and said, Meiji, you are quite clever. Can you guess the historical relics near the Jinghe River Basin in the Qinling Mountains? It is easy to guess! ????? Li Shishi was utterly puzzled and clueless as to what Luo Feng was alluding to. I think I need to search my memory for historical knowledge! Didnt we return all those things to our teachers? Just when everyone was unable to guess, Luo Feng dug in. Did he find something? It was a bone fragment, more than ten centimeters long. A corpse? Is there really an ancient tomb? How come this bone does not look like the ones we found before? Is it a jade walking stick? It definitely is not an ancient tomb; it is not deep enough. Unless tectonic movements have shifted the tomb upwards. Upon seeing the jade-like bone, Luo Fengs smile grew wider. Because he knew. This object was a fossil, as the legends told. They had found a fossil of an ancient creature, and there were hundreds of markers nearby. Without a doubt, this area was an activity range from ancient times. [ Ding! You have found a fossil! ] [ Epoch: Middle Pleistocene! ] [ Value: 1.1 million! ] Could it be such a valuable fossil? But what kind of animal did this bone come from? Human? Or perhaps another creature? For the time being, Luo Feng could not tell. Never mind that for now, let us keep digging; there seem to be many fossils in this area! Luo Feng did not dig up the fossil. Instead, he left it in place. He had someone guard it. Then he led the majority of the group toward the next treasure marker. Another fossil? Once again, Luo Feng unearthed something similar to a jade bone. Everyone Degan to wonaer again. They asked what it was. This is a fossil! Luo Feng said. A fossil? You cannot be serious; would a fossil be buried so shallowly? Li Shishi questioned in confusion. The depth of a fossil is irrelevant because it was not intentionally buried by humans. Instead, it was covered by sand blowing in over the years. In contrast, an ancient tomb would have been dug and placed deep underground. A fossils burial depth can range from o meters to 5,000 meters! Luo Feng explained. Damn, is it really a fossil? If Luo Feng says it is a fossil, then I believe him. After all, he has never been wrong before! I work at a museum, and this is indeed a fossil! Damn! Did Luo Feng find dinosaur fossils? Were there dinosaurs in the Qinling Mountains back then? Werent they only in Africa? Dont be ridiculous; dinosaurs were found all over the world, including Asia! Dinosaur fossils have been unearthed in various parts of our country, and the Qinling area is particularly rich with them! Spread the word, Luo Feng found dinosaur fossils! Spread the word, Luo Feng found the fossil of a real dragon! Spread the word, Luo Feng found alien fossils! Is it possible? Did he really find a fossil this time? Or is it like the saber-toothed tiger from last time? Lin Yide had been very busy these days. He had gradually transported the purchased antiques back to the Jiangnan Museum. But as soon as he returned and before he could even sit down, Luo Feng had uncovered another mystery? His treasure-hunting speed was much faster than their antique purchasing. And people were saying it was a dinosaur fossil this time around? Yes, there are such rumors online. I saw them in the news, but I havent checked the live stream yet! I dont know if the journalists are just making things up! Alright, Ill take a look. Lin Yide hung up the phone with one of his museum subordinates. He immediately took out his phone and started watching the live stream. As soon as he saw the fossil Luo Feng had uncovered, Lin Yide knew it was not a dinosaur fossil with just one glance. Even if its not a dinosaur fossil, it should still be worth a few million! No way, the Jiangnan Museums funds are depleted; we spent everything last time! Well, never mind. Its just a single fossil, and we dont even know what creature it belongs to. Maybe its not that significant. People without money always console themselves. For example, why would one need an iPhone? They do not use its high-tech features anyway. Whats the big deal with a sports car? Their Wuling Hongguang can drive on the highway just as well. At this moment, Lin Yides eyes spelled one word: poor. [ Ding! You have found a fossil! ] [ Epoch: Middle Pleistocene! ] [ Value: 21 million! ] Damn! 21 million? Luo Feng had definitely found another fossil, and not just one. An entire set? Now, Luo Feng was breathing heavily. Although 21 million was not a huge amount, for Luo Feng, fossils held more value than antiques. Most of the antiques they had found previously were predominantly of Chinese origin.. Chapter 313 - Chapter 313: Shocking the World! Paleolithic Human Site? Chapter 313: Shocking the World! Paleolithic Human Site? (3) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Fossils, on the other hand? Those were beloved by people all around the world. The plan was to open a museum and attract international attention, with a goal of one million foreign tourist visits per year, after all. Perhaps these fossils could help Luo Feng achieve this. It appears to be a complete set of fossils, and quite rare at that! Luo Feng exclaimed. Many of you may not know this, but the conditions for fossil formation are quite stringent! he continued. Almost all fossils require a significant burial event. Thats because its difficult for animal remains to form fossils if they arent buried by sediment. This is also why there are more fossils found in the ocean and fewer on land. Aquatic animals, after death, can sink and become buried in the mud, he explained. On land, however, large-scale disasters such as flash floods or mudslides are necessary to bury the animal remains. I suspect that this area may have experienced a major mudslide tens or even hundreds of thousands of years ago. But since this appears to be a low-lying area, its more likely to have been a flood, Luo Feng said, sharing a wealth of seemingly unnecessary knowledge. Many people, of course, could understand what he was saying, as it was not particularly complex. Lets all pitch in and carefully dig out this complete set of fossils, he urged. What weve found so far is just one bone, making it difficult to identify the creature. But now that weve found a complete set, it should be much easier! Half an hour later, with everyones help, they had completely unearthed the fossil, which was over a meter in length. The head and body together were about a meter long, while the tailbone measured around five centimeters. What kind of animal is this? It looks like a dog, someone wondered aloud. You must be joking. There were no dogs a million years ago, another person scoffed. Ha, more like a wolf! someone else chimed in. With only bones remaining, its difficult to identify the animal, another person commented. It doesnt look like a wolf. After observing the fossil for a moment, Luo Feng spoke up: This is a giant panda! A giant panda? Really? Su Meiji widened her eyes in disbelief. Giant panda fossils might not be worth as much as the saber-toothed tiger fossils we found last time, she remarked. But that saber-toothed tiger lived just over 10,000 years ago. This fossil is at least a million years old! It must be worth more, Luo Feng reasoned, glancing at Su Meiji. How could it not be? This is a giant panda from roughly 100,000 years ago, although there are differences between it and modern pandas. There were giant pandas 100,000 years ago? Qin Rubing asked, puzzled. Well, of course. The nickname living fossil isnt just for show, Luo Feng replied with a helpless smile. You have a deep understanding of antiques, but when it comes to things older than 10,000 years, you seem quite clueless! Youre the clueless one. Fossils arent antiques, so of course Im not an expert! Although Qin Rubing retorted, she felt a strange fondness for being teased in this manner. Its an ancestor of the giant panda, known as the primordial bear. It was generally around a meter in size, and it was not very large, Luo Feng explained. Based on its teeth and body size, it should be a Middle Pleistocene ancient giant panda, also known as the Bashans panda. That was the prime of the giant panda, with fossils dating between 100,000 and one million years ago! Su Meiji inquired, Middle Pleistocene? Was that during the Old Stone Age? Yes, the Middle Pleistocene is a period within the Quaternary glaciation, established during the 1932 International Quaternary Conference. Its exact start and end dates are still debated. The Middle Pleistocene was an important period for global climate and environmental changes, with a transition in climate cycles, increased global ice volume, a drop in sea levels, and the migration or extinction of mammals. Some scholars place the Early Pleistocene between 3 million and 1 million years ago, corresponding to the earliest stage of the Old Stone Age; the Middle Pleistocene between 1 million and 100,000 years ago, corresponding to the middle and late stages of the Old Stone Age. In China, the Middle Pleistocene is considered to have ended around 40,000 years ago. Other scholars propose that the Pleistocene began around 2.4 million years ago; the boundaries between the Early, Middle, and Late Pleistocene being around 730,000 years ago and 128,000 years ago, respectively. Thus, the Middle Pleistocene would span from 730,000 to 128,000 years ago. So, its indeed accurate to say that it was during the Old Stone Age, Luo Feng clarified. It had to be said that Su Meiji was well-read and incredibly intelligent. No wonder so many wealthy heirs and powerful families wanted to marry her. Without further ado, Luo Feng proceeded to excavate the next treasure. It was buried just 20 to 30 centimeters below the surface, making it relatively easy to unearth. Soon, they found a sharp, elongated stone object about 15 centimeters long and one centimeter wide. What is this thing? someone asked. A sharp stone? another person suggested. Doesnt it look like the tip of a spear? someone else guessed. It doesnt seem to be a spearhead; spearheads are thinner than this, another person chimed in. Upon seeing the sharp, slender stone, the viewers in the livestream room began to stir. But at that moment, Luo Fengs eyes lit up. A stone tool! he exclaimed. This is a stone tool used by prehistoric humans! There are traces of human existence from the Stone Age here! Luo Feng was extremely excited. He knew that the livestream room was about to explode with activity, and perhaps the worlds attention would once again be focused on this very spot.. Chapter 314 - Chapter 314: Its Teeth Are More Than Two Meters Long? Chapter 314: Its Teeth Are More Than Two Meters Long? What Animal is This? (1) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Luo Feng quickly changed locations to continue digging. After unearthing a treasure marker Why did he find another rock? Lets move to a different spot quickly! The host and rocks really have a good connection! Luo Feng picked up the rock, which appeared heavy, and laughed, This is not just a rock, you know. This is called a fossil. Uh, forgive me, I am just an ordinary person! I cannot recognize greatness. Pray tell, what kind of fossil is this? Isnt it just a rock? Hahaha! Old Luo, you shouldnt deceive people like this! Arent all fossils bones? Luo Feng chuckled, What do you all know? Who said that fossils must be bones? This was a weapon used by early humans. Yes, it is indeed a rock, and like ordinary rocks, it has been on Earth for many, many years. But it was artificially polished a million years ago, making it a fossil from over a million years ago! Wow! Ancient humans? Is that true? Host, is this a fossil? Ancient humans? Doesnt this mean that youve just dug up the grave of human ancestors? Luo Feng explained, This object is called a Yunying stone. Ancient people generally used such stones to make sharp weapons for defending against or capturing wild beasts. Judging by the shape of the stone tool, it is definitely a hallmark of the Old Stone Age! I can now confidently say that this was a weapon used by ancient humans in the Old Stone Age! I just cannot be sure if all these fossils are from the same period! However, they all appeared together, and in the archaeological world, it usually means they are from the same period! That ancient giant panda, I suspect it was hunted by these ancient humans! Perhaps they used the stone tools I just dug up to hunt it! After Luo Feng said this, the viewers of the livestream were naturally shocked. Did Luo Feng really unearth the relics of prehistoric humans? It was truly amazing. Wow! Did the host really dig up the grave of our human ancestors? Pay your respects to our human ancestors! Bang, bang, bang! Luo Feng laughed, Do not bow, everyone. If it is the Old Stone Age, most of them would be Homo erectus, while our human ancestors are Homo sapiens! However, Homo sapiens also existed in the Old Stone Age and made stone tools. Ah, there is too little information right now to make a judgment. Let us dig some more! After leaving the fossils in their original location, Luo Feng went to the next treasure marker. There were many treasures at this spot. They all appeared to be fossils. But it was hard to say if they were from the same period. Fossils that appeared together might not be from the same period. Many ancient human living relics could overlap. The reason for this overlap is simple: humans like to find suitable places to live, and since everyone has intelligence, they naturally know what places are suitable for human survival. Thus Overlapping is not a strange occurrence. Clang! With a swing of his shovel, the treasure markers contents quickly came into view. Luo Feng looked at what appeared to be a bone fossil but could not be sure. Quickly, he followed the direction of the bone and continued digging. What he eventually dug up was indeed an animal bone fossil. Of the bones, only the tail and one leg remained, making it impossible to determine what kind of prehistoric creature it was. A well-preserved ancient giant panda skeleton, like the one found earlier, was quite rare and perhaps a stroke of luck At noon, Luo Feng had already dug up about a dozen fossils. Apart from the giant panda fossil, there were no other complete sets of animal fossils. Of course, after discovering the ancient human relics, Luo Fengs popularity had soared, and his findings had attracted significant attention online. Gu Santong had been patiently waiting, resisting the urge to call, not out of disinterest but out of concern that a call would disturb Luo Feng. Luo Feng had previously mentioned that unless it was an emergency, calls should be avoided while digging. After all, they could watch the live stream and call him when he was taking a break. Not only Gu Santong but also experts from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, such as Dr. Wu, a specialist in ancient vertebrates, were informed and began watching the live stream. When Dr. Wu saw the well-preserved skeleton of the ancient giant panda, a species known as the Bashan panda, his eyes almost popped out of his head. Its really its really the ancestor panda! All the characteristics match! Theres no mistake! he exclaimed. This Mr. Luo is truly a professional! Only he could find such treasures! Dr. Wu said as he grabbed the phone and dialed a number. The call was naturally to Long Jianfei. Hello, Elder Long? Do you have Mr. Luos phone number? Dr. Wu, what do you mean? Do you wish to go there in person? Yes, Luo Feng has discovered a Bashan panda and ancient human-made stone tools. I believe there may be traces of Homo erectus living there! I must go and see for myself! Dr. Wu said firmly. Alright, Ill call him for you! Long Jianfei replied and immediately dialed Luo Fengs number. Luo Feng was in the middle of digging and was getting annoyed by the calls. He had, after all, mentioned that calls should be avoided while digging. However, seeing that it was Long Jianfei who called, he decided to be respectful since Long was the head of the Palace Museum.. Hello, Elder Long! How can I help you? Chapter 315 - Chapter 315: Its Teeth Are More Than Two Meters Long? What Animal is This? (2) Chapter 315: Its Teeth Are More Than Two Meters Long? What Animal is This? (2) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Little Luo, I have news for you. Dr. Wu from the Chinese Academy of Sciences plans to visit your site. Hes an expert in ancient biology and highly respected in the field. He might be able to help you! Alright, that is not a problem at all! Please let him know to come over, Luo Feng nodded and hung up the phone after a brief conversation. He immediately called Gu Santong and asked, Master Gu, have you been wanting to call me but hesitating? Hahaha! I guessed right, didnt I? Its fine. I just wanted to ask if you want to conduct an archaeological excavation for the fossils this time? Yes, yes, of course! I didnt dare call you! Hahaha! Gu Santong agreed with enthusiasm. Great! Just bring your team here, and there will be a Dr. Wu joining us as well, said Luo Feng. Dr. Wu? Is it Wu Yingxiong? That young fellow? Im not sure. All I know is that hes Dr. Wu, Luo Feng replied. Well, it must be him then. Its good that hes coming. This young mans expertise in ancient biology far surpasses mine. Weve collaborated on ancient lifeform excavations before, and I served as his assistant! Gu Santong laughed. Of course, anyone who could have Gu San tong as an assistant must be exceptional. After hanging up the phone, Luo Feng resumed his excavation. Soon enough, he uncovered another stone weapon crafted by ancient humans. He continued digging until evening, unearthing seven or eight more stone tools during that time. They were diverse in their uses, some for chopping or smashing, others for scraping, and even stone spheres. As night approached, Luo Feng sat on the ground to rest. Li Shishi handed him a basin of water, which he drank from eagerly. Hey, whats that sound? Su Meijis delicate ears twitched as if she had heard something and asked. Its a helicopter! A helicopter! Qin Rubing heard it too. Before long, the buzzing grew louder. Looking up at the sky, Luo Feng spotted Gu Santong in the back of the helicopter. The old man was easy to recognize due to his slightly chubby figure. The helicopter hovered above and lowered a ladder. Gu Santong swiftly descended, followed by over 20 people. Among them, a thin man in his thirties wearing thick glasses stood out. The rest belonged to Gu Santongs archaeological team, a group Luo Feng had seen many times before and was quite familiar with. Little Luo, let me introduce you. This is Dr. Wu from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, an expert in ancient biology! Gu Santong introduced. Hello, Dr. WII! Luo Feng greeted him. Dr. Wus thick glasses seemed to be a symbol of his profound knowledge. Mr. Luo, may I take a look at the fossils? Dr. Wu asked, glancing at the night sky. Of course, you may, Luo Feng nodded. While you examine them, Ill continue digging through the night. Xiao Luo, do you need our archaeological teams help with the excavation this time? Gu Santong asked. Of course, but youll need to teach my team of wealthy second-generation heirs as well. Its not fair for them to stop whenever we find something valuable and let the professionals handle it. Once they learn, they can experience archaeology for themselves! Luo Feng smiled. Whenever they discovered valuable artifacts, Luo Feng would not let the heirs continue digging. They only dig up the dirt, and when it came to precious relics, their lack of care could cause damage. Soon, everyone began excavating together. With the archaeological teams involvement, the progress was significantly faster. With a soft thud, Luo Feng unearthed another bone. Huh? What kind of bone is this? The fossil seems quite large! Yes, its really big! Damn, could it be a dinosaur? Idiot, were there anv dinosaurs in the Paleolithic era? Werent there? Werent dinosaurs still around a million years ago? Question: Were there dinosaurs during the Paleolithic era? Baidu Knows 1 Answer C Answered on: June 2, 2015 Best Answer: No. Dinosaurs disappeared 30 million years ago. Ill blast this Baidu search right in your face! Stop blabbering! Ignorant fool! Chapter 316 - Chapter 316: Its Teeth Are More Than Two Meters Long? What Animal is This? (3) Chapter 316: Its Teeth Are More Than Two Meters Long? What Animal is This? (3) Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation 66666! What a confident dumb*ss! I need this confidence! Could it be ivory? About half an hour later. A fossil of a large animal had been excavated. Yes, it is indeed ivory! And it seems theres more! Dr. Wu nodded, his face still filled with surprise. Alright, let us continue digging! This ivory is just a small part of it! Luo Feng could not help but admit that the ivory was indeed huge, much larger than the teeth of any other animal. Of course, such a fossil had a very distinct biological appearance. Even if Luo Feng did not mention it, upon seeing the curved and twisted bones, even the most inexperienced viewers in the livestream could probably deduce that it was ivory. Wow, this one piece of ivory is 2 meters long? Mama Mia! What kind of elephant has such fearsome 2-meter-long teeth? It should be a mammoth! Can a mammoths teeth be 2 meters long? Can it not? It seems that the average is about 1.6 meters! Yes, if you do not believe it, I have already looked it up on Baidu! As Luo Feng continued to dig, around 8 or 9 0clock in the evening, the ancient elephants fossils were eventually unearthed in their entirety. Holy crap, the overall length is more than 6 meters! The height is about 3 meters! Even with only the remaining bones, one could imagine, through this skeleton, just how massive the elephant had been. With 2-meter-long tusks, it was truly speechless. However, the size of this ancient elephant was similar to that of modern elephants. As for the teeth, some modern elephants also have 2-meter-long tusks. At this moment, Dr. Wu was very excited; this was a complete fossil of an ancient elephant. I think it should be an ancient Palaeoloxodon! Dr. Wu, what do you think? Luo Feng asked. It should not be wrong! Dr. Wu nodded, With this size and the stone tools made of Oldowan, this elephant indeed lived during that era. The ancient Palaeoloxodon lived about 10,000 to 200,000 years ago during the late Pleistocene and was the largest elephant in history, with an adult weight of 10-14 tons. Its main activity area was in North China and East China. The name comes from the fact that, when their molar teeth wore down to a certain degree, the central part of the tooth plate would expand into a rhomboid snape: In 1994, a 5-7-meter-long, 2.8-meter-high ancient Palaeoloxodon fossil was unearthed at a construction site of the Zhongya Grand Hotel in China. It is dated to be about 30,000 to 50,000 years old and is the most complete Palaeoloxodon fossil found in the Yu West region, proving that the region had a tropical or subtropical climate 30,000 to 50,000 years ago. However, the key point lies in the word most complete. It is the most complete compared to other Palaeoloxodon fossils. The actual fossil only accounts for about 10% of an entire elephant. In other words, the most complete ancient Palaeoloxodon fossil in the world only accounts for about 10% of its original size. If a complete Palaeoloxodon fossil could be excavated, it would have significant research and display value, providing an essential basis for studying the evolutionary history of elephants and inferring the local ancient climate and environment. Therefore, Dr. Wu must have thought of this, and that is why he was so excited. The fossils of this ancient gomphothere are incredibly precious! Dr. Wu, take your time examining it. Ill keep digging! Half an hour later, with a clatter, Luo Feng uncovered another sharp fossil. Could it be another gomphothere? Were they all hunted by ancient humans? However, the tooth was not that large, so it probably was not a fossil. A Saber-toothed tiger fossil, perhaps? Dr. Wu suggested. Meanwhile, on the other side, a member of the archaeological team surprisingly unearthed a complete animal fossil. Luo Feng and Dr. Wu examined it, and it appeared to be a Gets spotted deer, an animal from the late Middle Pleistocene period. Since weve uncovered so many things, we can further narrow down the range. The fossils in this area must be from the same period, around 150,000 years ago! Luo Feng said, stepping on the muddy ground beneath his feet, and added, The terrain here must have experienced a flash flood in the past, which dried up afterward, leaving no water behind. The stones nearby show signs of being submerged in water for many years. And we have found gomphotheres here, as well as Ges spotted deer and short-toothed tigers! So, I think that with the hunting skills of Homo erectus, they could not have hunted such fierce and large animals! As Luo Feng spoke, Dr. Wus eyes widened and he said, If its not Homo Erectus, then according to the timeline, it should be early Homo Sapiens, right? Luo Feng nodded and said, Yes, the brain capacity of Homo Erectus was not large enough. In other words, they were not smart enough! They were extremely lazy and not ambitious, completely content with just getting by. In prehistoric times, such an attitude would not have been conducive to survival! Hunting so many ferocious wild creatures seems more like the work of early Homo sapiens. Otherwise, Homo sapiens would not have become the sole winners, evolving into the humans of later generations. Lets keep digging and see if we can find any ancient human bones among these crafted stone tools and animal fossils, Luo Feng suggested. Although Dr. Wu did not want to dampen their spirits, he still said, Do not get your hopes up too high. I estimate that there wont be any ancient human bones here. Its already quite impressive to find stone tools left behind! Why do you say that? Qin Rubing asked. Dr. Wu explained, Well, Rubing, the formation of fossils is extremely difficult. The conditions have to be perfect, and only a small number of fossils are formed out of the millions of dead organisms caused by natural disasters. So, finding Homo sapiens fossils here is very unlikely. Moreover, these animal bones were probably left here by humans after they were killed. If Homo sapiens encountered a disaster, they would surely flee! So, the chances of finding human fossils are slim. As Luo Feng spoke, there was a clatter. Su Meijis shovel struck something. It seemed like an object? Luo Feng quickly shone his headlamp on the spot. A skull, similar in size to that of a modern human, came into view. Human bones? A human skull? Dr. Wus expression was one of excitement. Luo Feng did not hesitate. He immediately began to excavate the surrounding area. However, the more he dug, the more human skulls he uncovered. The first skull, then the second, and the third C this area was filled with ancient human skulls. How could this be? If they had truly encountered a disaster, the Homo Sapiens should have fled! Even if they were unable to escape in time, they should have been able to put considerable distance from one another, and not result in such a dense group! Chapter 320 - Chapter 320: The Internet Awaits! Can Fengshui Help Find Dinosaur Fossils? (1) chapter 320: the internet awaits! can fengshui help find dinosaur fossils? (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation had homo sapiens wiped out those intellectually challenged homo erectus? to be precise, this was not the final conclusion. it was merely luo fengs speculation. just a speculation. after all, in the scientific community, bold conjectures should be proposed and then verified. many things require evidence before they can be considered from a certain perspective, and waiting for evidence is neither timely nor intelligent. at that moment, the experts present did not refute this view. instead, they stared intently at the tooth fossils with holes in them. beneath the overhead lights, they could clearly see that the holes in the teeth had undoubtedly been polished by humans, not bitten by insects. these teeth, each with a hole around the middle, might have been used as decorative items strung together by homo sapiens, luo feng said. damn! homo sapiens decorations? really? you really are bold enough to say anything, huh, host! this is just a guess; it has not been verified! theres just a hole in it. it could also have meant that this person had a cavity! luo feng chuckled, im not making baseless analyses or random guesses. although scientists encourage bold conjectures, they wont be utterly unfounded. in the past, experts also found similar situations. in another region in france, they discovered cave dwellers who had made necklaces from numerous teeth! at that time, some experts speculated that during ancient times, these humans killed each other and made decorations from their enemies teeth or leg bones to display their power. of course, these are all assumptions, but given the precedent, i think theres no better explanation for the current situation. luo feng placed the tooth fossils back on the ground and continued, the presence of numerous polished and chipped stone tools indicates that this was once a living site for homo sapiens. their prey must have included large ancient creatures and the foolish homo erectus! even though homo erectus had more developed limbs than homo sapiens, they were not as intelligent. in the face of powerful weapons, their strong limbs were utterly useless. you might think these stone tools were not powerful weapons, but to the foolish homo erectus, who could only use simple chipped stone tools, it was like brinzinz a gun to a knifefizht! yes, although homo sapiens didnt have the largest brain capacity among ancient humans, they became the ultimate winners and rulers of earth thanks to their intelligence! gu santong nodded in agreement and added, intelligence not only allowed them to master advanced weapons but also control artificial fire, transitioning from the old stone age to the new stone age. their polished stone tools were more refined, lethal, and versatile than chipped ones. this completely compensated for their physical disadvantages, which forced them to evolve their brains for survival. if they had been physically strong, humans might not have emerged. armed with advanced weapons, they continuously hunted large ancient creatures and homo erectus in their vicinity to protect their living environment. anything that threatened their existence would be hunted. compared to enormous ancient animals like mastodons or saber-toothed tigers, homo erectus was the biggest threat to homo sapiens survival! after all, they were smarter than animals, even if they were lazy! luo feng stood up, looking at the tooth fossils, and said, after killing homo erectus, they must have eaten their flesh, decapitated them, and piled their heads together to display their groups power. the sight of these heads would demonstrate their strength to other homo erectus or sapiens. as for using teeth as trophies and wearing them around their necks, it was similar to flaunting ones wealth nowadays. however, they were not flaunting wealth but their prowess. the more teeth a male had around his neck, the more homo erectus he had killed, which was certainly more difficult than hunting saber-toothed tigers! so, they had to show off. but one day, when a flood came, they couldnt take care of these trophies and had to flee! the flood destroyed their homes, forcing them to leave. the trophies and ancient creature bones were preserved, lasting until now, hundreds of thousands of years later. of course, all this was merely luo fengs speculation. a very comprehensive timeline, indeed. and such events were happening almost daily on earth hundreds of thousands of years ago. but preserving these findings for future generations to study was challenging. im completely stunned! me too! poor homo erectus, were they specifically hunted by homo sapiens? well, theres no other way. if intelligence didnt determine everything, the wealthy people in this world would be those with strong limbs! yeah, if combat power determined everything, then tigers and lions would have ruled the world long ago! 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(2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation survival of the fittest applies not just to humans, but to all species. if our human ancestors had not been forced by their environment to evolve their brains, they might not have advanced at all, one of them said. who says evolution is the ultimate truth? its just a theory proposed by darwin, right? another questioned. well, it might be a theory, but its currently the most reasonable explanation for the origin of species, a third person chimed in. true, perhaps in the future, with scientific advancements, the theory of evolution might be disproved. but for now, its the most reasonable explanation we have. i dont believe it! you are the ones descended from monkeys! believe it or not, thats your choice! hahaha! i dont believe it either, but i will continue to learn and acquire knowledge to disprove it. at that moment, su meiji and li shishi finally understood why they had not found any evidence of early upright humans at the site. it was not that these early humans did not try to escape the flood; they simply could not. they were already dead, reduced to piles of bones and corpses. how could they run? no wonder they had found so many polished stone tools but no trace of early humans. to be honest, this result disappointed li shishi. she had hoped that early humans could have made polished stone tools as well; that would have been a groundbreaking discovery. unfortunately, if the intelligence of these homo erectus had been that advanced, they would not have been outcompeted by homo sapiens. with advanced limbs and higher intelligence, homo sapiens would have been wiped out by these homo erectus. about ten minutes later, they had unearthed more than twenty fossilized teeth. strangely, they also found some limestone nearby. upon examination, they determined that the limestone had been left by the roots of some plants. this confirmed that these were indeed ancient human -made ornaments made from teeth. luo feng looked around and saw that only a few scattered artifacts remained to be excavated. they had already uncovered more than 230 fossils in the area. meiji, rubing, shishi, everyone, lets take a break and wash our hands. were done for today! he said. seeing that it was already past eleven, luo feng decided it was time for everyone to rest. the excitement of the mystery had kept them energized, but now fatigue was setting in. if this were city life, they might still be at a bar or playing computer games. but after a day of digging, everyone was tired. many of the second-generation heir participants found this type of life to be a good way to stay in shape and have fun, as treasure hunting was inherently enjoyable. some of the women even joined the treasure hunting group to lose weight, which was quite peculiar. are we not waiting any longer? gu santong asked with a puzzled expression. what for? for buyers! hahaha, no, were not waiting! luo feng shook his head. im not selling these artifacts. dont you remember, ive already opened my own museum in the prime location in shanghai? the construction has started, and ive invested a total of 2 billion yuan! the land alone cost me 1.6 billion yuan, with the remaining 400 million yuan for construction and decoration. when the time comes, the rest of the museums will have to borrow artifacts from me! but dont worry, ill be reasonable with the rental fees! when luo feng mentioned the low rental fees, gu santong could not help but feel a chill down his spine. not just him, but the viewers of the livestream from other museums like shanghais museum, the jiangnan museum, and long jianfei also felt a shiver down their spines. they all hoped that luo feng would not charge them exorbitant fees for borrowing his relics. luo feng, i have a collector here who says hes willing to pay a high price for the complete early human fossil you found! qin rubing checked her phone with a frown. even though luo feng had already explicitly stated that he had no intention of selling these fossils, some stubborn folks still attempted to persuade him through qin rubing. she found this rather annoying. if it were not for the fact that the person was a long-time customer of her antique store, she would not even have mentioned it. help me decline their offer. as i said before, ill keep these artifacts for myself. who needs money when i already have my own museum? luo feng could see qin rubings reluctance, especially since she had discreetly shaken her head, indicating that she was only conveying someone elses request. even if she had not passed on the message, luo feng would not have sold the fossil. alright then! qin rubing gave a faint smile, certain that her friend watching the livestream would understand that she had already made the effort, butt here was simply nothing she could do. after all, luo feng no longer cared about money. with a net worth of 50 billion yuan, did he really need more? of course, with that 50 billion, he might just barely qualify as her future husband. but why wasnt he pursuing her? was he really that aloof, waiting for a woman to chase after him? if she werent so proud, she might have taken the initiative like li shishi and tried to win him over. after all, qin rubing believed that her figure, especially her long legs, gave her quite a huge advantage over other competitors. but after more than twenty years of not experiencing love, it was hard for her to let go of her pride and chase a man, especially when it meant losing her face while doing so. the next morning, when luo feng got up, su meiji was already outside the tent chatting with the other women. su meiji asked, luo feng, are we going back to the homo sapiens site we found yesterday? of course not! luo feng rubbed his sleepy eyes and shook his head. why not? didnt we leave areas unexcavated? there might still be valuable artifacts there, li shishi asked, puzzled.. Chapter 322 - Chapter 322: The Internet Awaits! Can Fengshui Help Find Dinosaur Fossils? (3) chapter 322: the internet awaits! can fengshui help find dinosaur fossils? (3) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation the area had been thoroughly excavated, and there arent much areas left of interest. we shall leave the rest to master gu santong and his apprentices! luo feng laughed as he gently stroked li shishis hair. he secretly observed the reactions of qin rubing and su meiji and noticed that qin rubing could hardly suppress her jealousy, whereas su meijis face revealed a hint of peculiarity. well, well, well. through her reaction, luo feng finally realized the long-legged beauty genuinely had feelings for him. as for su meiji, she had not yet let her guard down. hahaha. indeed, the young man with all the knowledge of treasures was impressive. it would be incredibly easy for him to win over qin rubing, a woman who adored artifacts. damn, he was increasingly behaving like a playboy. why else would he stroke li shishis hair to test the reactions of the other two women? however, li shishi had been quite persistent in her pursuit. perhaps he owed her an explanation? regardless, after this incident, he would arrange a meeting with li shishi to clarify matters. at the moment, luo feng had plenty of choices. if qin rubing confessed her feelings, he could have the long-legged beauty immediately. luo feng was quite attracted to her figure, and he presumed the nighttime activities with her would be quite enjoyable. as for li shishi, there was no need for a confession. the only one left was su meiji, the elegant and gentle woman pursued by numerous military families, wealthy second-generation heirs, and even government officials children. to win her over, luo feng would need to put in more effort, but there was undoubtedly hope. choosing among the three women was not an easy task. do you not intend to wait for the buyers? many influential figures are already on their way, qin rubing asked curiously. why not sell one or two less significant items? the sellers have eagerly come here, and if you leave, who will you sell your goods to in the future? hahaha, i said i would not sell, and they believe their high prices can make me change my mind? they have come with a being lucky mindset, which will not do. besides, if i sell to one of them, it would be disrespectful to the others. it is better not to sell anything at all! luo feng chuckled, then continued, by the way, everyone, please help me think of a name for my museum. what should it be called? as for the museums name, it is best not to decide right now! su meiji interjected, as she had the most authority on this matter, having struggled with naming her own health center in the past. why should we not decide now? luo feng asked. it is simple, su meiji explained. you need to determine the theme of your museum based on the majority of artifacts displayed. if the focus is on ancient human artifacts, choose a fitting name that informs visitors they will see such relics. if the emphasis is on dinosaur fossils, then select a relevant name. indeed, let us postpone naming the museum until later, as it is still under construction! luo feng nodded, clearly appreciating su meijis suggestion. his museum was not an official one. there was no need to include the name of a city or region. everyone, keep up! our team is getting larger! we have over fifty people now! but i think i can take you all on a more exciting adventure these next few days! luo feng walked in front, then stood on a rock and spoke loudly. everyones interest was piqued by the prospect of an exciting experience. they all looked at luo feng in anticipation. what do you mean by exciting? you rascal, you dont know how to drive, do you? qin rubing rolled her eyes. this young girl had started playing mind games, casually calling a guy a rascal. those who understood knew that this was her way of pursuing him without losing face, a clear sign of her affection. what exciting adventure are you referring to? su meiji also asked, her curiosity piqued. uh, its not what youre thinking. i mean, well dig up something thrilling, like, yes, dinosaur fossils. as soon as luo feng said this, the entire group was astonished, and the live-streaming audience erupted in a flurry of comments. whoa! what does he mean? taking the treasure-hunting team to excavate dinosaur fossils? are you kidding? you havent even discovered anything, and youre already sure there are dinosaur fossils? how will you find them? can fengshui really locate dinosaur fossils? hahaha! incredible! do dinosaurs care about geomancy when they die? luo feng chuckled, why cant i be sure even if i havent discovered any yet? and whats wrong with using fengshui to find dinosaur fossils? the principle is the same; its just that your vision is limited. whoa!? hes really going to use fengshui to find dinosaur fossils? i cant stop laughing; what the hell is this? do dinosaurs really bury themselves according to the fengshui of the land? luo feng laughed, just wait and see! luo fengs confidence stemmed from the discovery of a qinling dragon tooth fossil a few days prior. the creature was an ancient large herbivorous dinosaur (20 meters long/65 million years ago) native to china. when it was unearthed, the system had identified it. luo feng had not mentioned it at the time. fossils, unlike ancient tombs, were generally closer to the surface. while tombs were deliberately dug deep by humans, fossils resulted from natural death and burial under wind -blown sand, which is why they were relatively shallow.. Chapter 323 - Chapter 323: The Internet Awaits! Can Fengshui Help Find Dinosaur Fossils? (4) chapter 323: the internet awaits! can fengshui help find dinosaur fossils? (4) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation there were also deeper parts, caused by the movement of the earths crust. the discovery of a qinling dragon tooth, a fragment from the mesozoic era, indicated that ancient dinosaurs must have lived nearby. like the homo erectus and homo sapiens, dinosaurs preferred living in areas rich with water and plant resources. a few days after discovering the tooth, luo feng searched extensively in the surrounding area but found practically no other dinosaur related fossils. however, he did come across a few site containing remnants of homo sapiens. luo feng, are you trying to deceive us? how can there be dinosaur fossils when we havent even discovered them yet? qin rubing asked incredulously. just wait and see! this is a small item i found a few days ago. with it, i believe we are close to finding dinosaur fossils! luo feng produced something, gave everyone a quick glance of it, and then quickly put it back in his pocket. everyones curiosity was piqued. what could it be that made him so sure there were dinosaurs nearby? it was truly baffling. of course, luo feng would not be searching blindly. he would be using his knowledge as his guide, understanding where fossils were likely to form and having a sufficient understanding of fossils. otherwise, he might not even recognize a fossil if he stepped on it. the same principle applied to finding ancient tombs; one needed knowledge of fengshui and recognizing valuable artifacts. it was not that fengshui could find fossils, but that knowledge could. as mentioned earlier, the principles were interconnected. despite have already searched for nearly seven or eight days, his confidence remained fully intact. it seemed that the qinling dragon was located quite far from its natural habitat. however, he was not worried; having found one tooth and evidence of the mesozoic era stratum, there must be more fossils from the era lingering around. its been almost a week, luo feng, where are the dinosaur fossils you spoke are you fooling us? qin rubing had been expectantly waiting for several days, but now she was starting to doubt luo feng. was he intentionally trying to attract viewers by using dinosaur fossils as bait, luring gullible audiences to his livestream? despite her doubts, qin rubing grew closer to luo feng over the past few days, perhaps due to the mysterious power of the so-called bad guy energy, qin rubing no longer cared about her public image; having the person she liked by her side was more important than anything else. yes, luo feng, it has been quite a while, and we still havent found any fossils. are you fooling us? li shishi was also disappointed but tried to remain positive. however, i believe in you. if you say there are fossils, we will find them. dont worry! im searching, arent i? luo feng stood on a large rock, surveying the landscape like a mountain-watching monkey. luo feng, if you want to find the fossils, shouldnt there be some techniques, like finding ancient tombs? su meiji thought for a moment, observing luo fengs recent search efforts, which mostly focused on sedimentary rocks. meiji is right. there are indeed techniques for finding fossils. first, we must find the right location. second, we have to search at the correct time. and third, we need to rely on luck! luo feng explained. he continued, for the location, we need to search in the mesozoic stratum. for the right time, we need to search early because fossils are not buried too deep. if you search in places with frequent human activity, you will not find any fossils; they would have been discovered long ago. unlike ancient tombs, which are buried deep by humans and may not be found even in urban areas. the right time also involves searching in places untouched by humans. as for luck, i dont need to explain that, do i? anyone can understand that concept. after hearing luo fengs explanation, many people found it reasonable. particularly the newcomers in the livestream, who admired luo feng even more. over here, theres a treasure mark! luo feng announced, immediately starting to dig with his swallowtail hoe. to his surprise, he uncovered an energy drink. but upon closer inspection of the soil, he crouched down and grabbed a handful of earth. my goodness! the soil here contained fragments from the mesozoic stratum. moreover, the trail led towards the forest ahead. hahaha! nothing is impossible for a willing heart. were getting closer and closer to the dinosaur fossils! luo feng exclaimed. during these seven to eight days of searching, luo feng had finally found some traces of dinosaur fossils for the first time. he dropped the soil in his hand and quickly headed towards the forest. after walking a short distance, he randomly dug another hole and discovered more fragments from the mesozoic era. he then proceeded to the edge of the forest and found a desolate hillside that stretched for several kilometers. the rocks on the hillside were mostly purplish-red and grayish -white, with a small number of red sandstones. those who did not understand what they were looking at would not have grasped the significance, but luo feng knew that these were typical rocks from the mesozoic era. enraptured, luo feng gazed at the desolate hillside and excitedly announced, everyone, weve found it at last! Chapter 324 - Chapter 324: The Internet Stunned! The First Tyrannosaurus Rex Fossil in China! (1) chapter 324: the internet stunned! the first tyrannosaurus rex fossil in china! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation what did you find? did the host find a dinosaur fossil? theres nothing here! what is the host talking about? the online viewers were naturally curious. at this moment, luo feng activated his scanner, and the hillside was covered in a golden glow. there were numerous treasure markers, at least five or six thousand of them. swallowing hard, luo feng was amazed and wanted to kneel down to the hillside. then, luo feng walked towards the hillside and arrived at the first treasure marker. on the grayish-brown rock surface, he could clearly see footprints about several dozen centimeters in length, even without digging. luo feng crouched down, took a closer look, and smiled, saying, everyone can see it, right? this is a trace fossil! what is this what animal left this claw print? why is it so big? of course, its a dinosaur! wow, did the host really find a dinosaur fossil with his fengshui skills? am i blind? you call this a dinosaur fossil? luo feng spoke, we have been searching this hillside for 20 days now. i have been looking for this place from the beginning, and the hominid site we found was just a coincidence along the way! this is a very typical mesozoic rock layer, and it seems that im lucky. there must be dinosaur fossils here! although there were six or seven thousand treasure markers, luo feng knew that many of them were just trace fossils. trace fossils, such as dinosaur footprints, could be cut out like murals and would be valuable. however, they were not as valuable as actual dinosaur fossils. carrying his pickaxe, luo feng followed the footprints and moved forward. there were more claw prints, mostly large ones with few small ones. judging by these footprints, they should belong to the weishan beipiaosaurus! theres more here! after walking a few hundred meters, luo feng estimated that there were traces of at least three types of dinosaurs in the area. his discovery attracted the attention of scientists and professors from home and abroad, who also began to watch his livestream. not only the wealthy second generation heirs and onlookers were watching luo fengs livestream, but also respected scientists. so, who said that only poor students watched livestreams? even doctors and professors watched them too! archaeologists usually did not actively search for ancient tombs, but they did strive to explore prehistoric creatures remains. however, despite their efforts, dinosaur fossils remained rare on earth. one analysis suggested that for every several million tyrannosaurus rex, only one fossil would be left behind. the paleontology statistics bureau estimated that there were 2.5 billion t-rex roaming the earth at one point, but only 32 t-rex fossils have been discovered. indeed, this is a mesozoic rock layer! i remember our geological team went to this place, but we only looked around the vicinity and didnt find the hillside! claw prints! they must belong to dinosaurs! when the professors and scientists saw luo feng discovering dinosaur traces, their eyes lit up with excitement. they were envious of his discovery. so far, no t-rex fossils had been unearthed in china. of the 32 found worldwide, none were discovered within the country. this led many scientists to believe that the t-rex did not inhabit ancient china. at this moment, luo fengs phone was bombarded with calls from museums, wealthy individuals, and others. after answering a few calls, he switched his phone to silent mode and continued his search. the hillsides surface, once the grass was pulled away, revealed numerous claw print traces. digging out such rocks would undoubtedly be laborious and time-consuming, but luo feng was undeterred. he slowly excavated along the edges, and as he worked, the geological team rushed over, having contacted luo feng through the platforms management, offering to help with the excavation for free. luo feng, of course, did not refuse. with such a large area of rock to excavate, it would take a long time to complete without assistance. the sound of chipping away at the rock layer was entirely different from digging through soil. everyone worried that luo fengs hands might be injured from the vibrations. however, they need not have worried; the swallowtail hoe would not cause any discomfort to him, after all. as he continued digging, luo feng unearthed a thick bone fossil about thirty centimeters long. [ ding! youve found a fossil! ] [ period: early cretaceous! ] [ value: 5-5 million yuan! ] wow! a fossil from the early cretaceous period? luo feng exclaimed, continuing the excavation and pondering what kind of dinosaur it could be. before he could think further, he found another fossil.. Chapter 325 - Chapter 325: The Internet Stunned! The First Tyrannosaurus Rex Fossil in China! (2) chapter 325: the internet stunned! the first tyrannosaurus rex fossil in china! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation [ ding! fossil! ] [ period: late cretaceous! ] [ value: 6.6 million yuan! ] what now? a fossil from the late cretaceous period? at present, scientists divided the cretaceous period into two epochs: early and late, and these two epochs are further subdivided into twelve stages. of course, even though the period is divided into two epochs, it still spanned sixty million years, and it was by no means only 100 years. as such, the fact that this location contained both fossils from the early and late cretaceous periods indicated that [ ding, you have discovered a fossil! ] [ period: late jurassic! ] [ value: ] damn! at this moment, luo fengs expression became petrified, just like the fossil. what did this mean? the cretaceous period was mentioned, but why was there a jurassic fossil here as well? it did not make sense. dinosaur, its a dinosaur, i see the fossil of a dinosaur! host, please move your big head out of the way so i can have a closer look! this fossil is so complete! this piece alone is enough to become an heirloom! atter luo feng regamea ms composure, ne noticea tnat tne system nad not assigned a price to this fossil. was it another priceless treasure that the system could not evaluate? generally, when encountering such situations, most were outrageously high in price, while a few had prices that were difficult to estimate, like the previous artifacts from the eunuch tomb. at this moment, luo fengs eyes were intently focused on the dinosaur fossil on the stone. it was a complete dinosaur fossil, which could make many biologists exclaim in awe. the fossils cross-section was about 1.6 meters long, with a body length of thirty centimeters and evenly distributed bones. two claws no, two wings. the wingspan should be about half a meter. luo feng, is this a pterosaur fossil? su meiji, who naturally knew about many dinosaurs, recognized it and was astonished. yes! luo feng nodded, deciding not to think about why there were dinosaur fossils from two different periods here for now, and continued, this should be a late jurassic dinosaur fossil! although pterosaurs are not technically dinosaurs, they are close relatives! however, such a complete fossil is truly rare! such a complete dinosaur fossil; luo feng knew that countless experts would be itching to study it. [ ding! you have discovered a fossil! ] [ period: early cretaceous! ] [ value: 21 million yuan! ] the fossil was about fifty centimeters long, and it consisted of only the head, but the head was large, and it had a long mouth. this might be a baby hadrosaur! luo feng knew that such a unique fossil had definitely belonged to a baby hadrosaur since there were very few dinosaurs with such a shape! [ ding! you have discovered a fossil! cretaceous period, valued at 14 million yuan! ] time spent excavating was time well spent. in the blink of an eye, a day had gone by. the biggest gain, of course, was the complete skeletal fossil of the pterosaur. the rest of their findings were mainly scattered fossils. some were just a head, others were leg bones, half a skull, or tailbones. these incomplete fossils were not very valuable. the value of fossils depended on their completeness; even a rough outline of a dinosaur could greatly increase its value. rumble! rumble! rumble! just as luo feng was sitting on a rock eating canned food, the helicopters humming sound began to reverberate through the area. gu santong had arrived with a geology team. the helicopter landed on a flat grassy slope not far away. a group of people got off the helicopter and briskly walked towards luo feng. they wanted to run over but felt that, as civilized people, they should not get too excited, as they would be no different than monkeys if they followed their primal instincts. however, unbeknownst to them, they already resembled monkeys. ten minutes later, everyone finally arrived. mr. luo, nice to meet you. i am professor liu from xianyang geological university! hello, professor liu! luo feng greeted, its getting late today, so were going to rest and resume work tomorrow. alright, but we would like to take a look at some of the fossils youve excavated first! the anxious professor liu may not get to dig today, as the sky was getting dark and would be inconducive for operations, but at the very least, he still wanted to see the newly unearthed fossils, as fossils were his lifelong passion. is it possible that this place contains a large number of dinosaur fossils? after examining the fossils for a while, an excited professor liu spoke up and scanned the surroundings. why do you say that? luo feng asked curiously. just a guess! uh! luo feng was speechless. but i do have some basis for it. do you know what dinosaur fossil this is? professor liu pointed to a fossil. i do; its a baby hadrosaur! luo feng nodded. ah, you already knew? now it was professor lius turn to be surprised. this young man was impressive. was there anything he did not understand? of course i know; the mouth looks quite similar! luo feng said. yes, indeed, its a baby hadrosaur. ive found an identical one at another site! professor liu confirmed. professor liu, since baby hadrosaurs are from the early cretaceous period and pterosaurs are from the late jurassic period, why were their fossils found together? luo feng asked. pterosaurs and hadrosaurs lived during overlapping periods, so its not strange, professor liu explained, but the fact that there are dinosaur fossils from different periods here, and they are all well-preserved, suggests that there could be a large number of fossils beneath this hillside, speaking based on my experience.. Chapter 326 - Chapter 326: The Internet Stunned! The First Tyrannosaurus Rex Fossil in China! (3) chapter 326: the internet stunned! the first tyrannosaurus rex fossil in china! (3) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation upon hearing the professors analysis, luo feng silently agreed. after all, he had an advantage, namely, the system in his hands. he knew that there were many, many treasure locations below. there were plenty of fossils, which was, of course, correct. in the evening, luo feng set up a tent at the foot of the hill with the help of the villagers. some people surveyed the site while others helped erect the tent. luo feng had money and was not stingy about spending it to employ people. what luo feng envied most was that a few of the wealthy second-generation couples had come together, and were even playing poker in their tents. although luo feng was the leader, he did not have such good fortune. however, the fault was entirely his. if he had honestly chosen li shishi or qin rubing, he could have indulged himself every day inside his tent. just thinking about qin rubings long legs made luo feng want to be with her the next morning. luo feng took a glance at the entire treasure location on the hillside, mentally crafting an approximate layout of the area. he pointed out the direction for the geological team, allowing them to take shortcuts in excavation. luo feng, on the other hand, carried his swallowtail hoe, accompanied by su meiji, qin rubing, and other wealthy second-generation individuals, and headed towards the next hillside for excavation. all luo feng had to do was to discover the dig sites. meanwhile, it was the geological teams task to perform the detailed stripping work. [ ding! a fossil! ] [ belonging to the late triassic period! ] [ value: 43 million yuan! ] luo feng was once again dumbfounded. how could a fossil from the triassic period appear right now? this was truly chaotic. it was completely unreasonable. what was crucial was that this did not resemble the ancient human fossils he had discovered previously, and it was impossible to deduce a complete timeline. could it truly be a coincidence? soon after luo feng had excavated the fossil, it turned out to be about five meters long. it was half a dinosaurs skeleton. the head was almost intact. but the leg bones were not preserved. to ordinary people, these dinosaur skeletons all looked the same, as they all resembled a large rooster. however, only luo feng knew that this was a halticosaurus. professor liu, please come and have a look! luo feng called out. what is it? what did you find? professor liu immediately ran over. take a look at this! luo feng pointed at the fossil. the two people immediately began to observe it carefully. then, professor liu exclaimed in surprise, an incredibly well-preserved halticosaurus fossil within a minute, he had discerned the identity of the fossil. luo feng had to respect him. indeed, his knowledge was profound. luo feng himself only had the system prompt, after all. a late triassic fossil, and a layer of rock contains fossils spanning many periods. isnt it a bit peculiar? luo feng asked. indeed, it is, but there is no need to be too suspicious. such situations are quite common! professor liu laughed. common? yes, very common! professor liu nodded, in other places where i have excavated fossils, there were even more bizarre cases. on the same rock layer, there were seven different subdivisions of the cretaceous period fossils. can you believe that? seven different cretaceous period subdivisions? luo feng was stunned; that truly was unbelievable. thats not even the most bizarre part. i remember, one time within a rock layer, we found footprints of dinosaurs from different periods! a group of us were baffled and couldnt understand it! professor liu laughed. what happened afterward? we eventually stopped thinking about it! luo feng was at a loss for words. he had thought they had figured it out, but they had simply given up instead. our current location is quite similar to when i discovered dinosaur fossils in xx city! so far, we have found 200 fossils, and they span many different periods! generally speaking, the larger the fossil group, the more likely it is for fossils from different periods to appear. theres no need to worry too much about it! professor liu said. professor liu, is it possible to find a tyrannosaurus rex fossil here? a young man asked. theoretically, its possible. however, no tyrannosaurus rex fossils have been found in china yet, only footprints. this suggests that there werent many t. rex in asia at the time, since fossils are only left behind in rare cases, professor liu explained. but theres a high chance of finding a tarbosaurus fossil here! the academic community had always believed that the t. rex was a species unique to foreign countries, with virtually none in china. this made many young geology students eager to find one in their homeland. after chatting for a while, luo feng resumed digging. fossils from several kilometers away were unearthed, and countless were discovered. the geological team had also found many fossils, not only in large quantities but also in a wide variety of species, including marine life fossils. this discovery caught the attention of the worlds experts. even professor liu could not remain calm. what was going on? marine fossils too? this meant that the fossils found here covered an even broader range of periods. several of the fossils were very well-preserved, including those of a pterosaur, an archaeopteryx, and a dongyangosaurus. the dongyangosaurus was the largest, with a body length of 15 meters. with a clang, luo feng discovered another fossil. [ fossil ] [ period: late cretaceous! ] [ value: ] upon seeing so many question marks for the fossils value, luo feng knew that it was worth a fortune. for others, excavating fossils from the rock might be difficult, but for luo feng, it was even easier than digging in soil. this was because digging in soil required several meters of effort, whereas extracting the fossil from the rock did not. luo feng simply had to remove the excess rock, and the fossil would be revealed. after stripping away the rock layer, a powerful leg bone and foot claw fossil appeared. the enormous foot measured a full 80 centimeters. wow! a t. rex! someone exclaimed. this is a t. rexs toe fossil after all, the t. rex was known as the king due to its powerful leg muscles and strong bite force. its distinctive foot was easily recognizable.. Chapter 330 - Chapter 330: A 2-meter Jade Pillar! A 2-meter Golden chapter 330: a 2-meter jade pillar! a 2-meter golden rope! the sacred ground of emperor wu of han? (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation could it be ginseng planted by people from ancient times? but why didnt they harvest it? did they forget? or did the person who planted it die suddenly? or perhaps due to war, they had no time to collect it? at that moment, luo fengs thoughts were racing. however, he decided to dig slowly. although these were cultivated ginseng plants. after being passed down for so many years, they could be considered semi-wild. their medicinal properties were not as potent as wild ginseng, but they were far superior to modern cultivated ginseng. why are there so many of them? and they all seem to be quite large? how many more are left? luo feng chuckled, so far, ive found almost 200! what? 200? this really is a place where dragon veins converge! even so, its impossible to have so many ginseng plants, right? its completely unscientific; ginseng doesnt grow like this in nature. do people who understand fengshui never starve? if they cant find ancient tombs, they go for ginseng instead? the livestream viewers could only watch luo feng in astonishment. after all, they understood the implications of discovering more than 200 ginseng plants. for such a small mountain to produce so many ginseng plants was simply outrageous. luo feng commented, i think the ginseng in this area is definitely not wild ginseng. when it comes to true wild ginseng, finding even three of them on a mountainside would be a huge blessing, regardless of how good the fengshui of the land is. what ive found is likely cultivated ginseng. as you all should imow, cultivated ginseng is when human-planted seeds end up in the wild, either intentionally or by accident. however, these cultivated ginseng plants look different from modern ones. therefore, i suspect these seeds were sown by people from ancient times. of course, ginseng cannot last for thousands of years. it can only be said that the wind has spread the seeds generation after generation. in the beginning, this entire mountain was probably full of ginseng plants. these ancient cultivated ginseng plants are definitely much better than modern ones, and could be considered semi-wild products! after luo feng finished speaking, he carefully dug the ginseng out of the soil and said, a ginseng plant like this is worth almost a million! this makes it even more expensive than real wild ginseng, just because its ancient cultivated ginseng. what? ancient cultivated ginseng? is it really worth that much? a million? are they also considered antiques? but were ancient people stupid? why would they plant ginseng deep in the mountains? shouldnt they plant it in their own courtyards? arent they afraid of theft? yeah, i dont think ancient people were that foolish. maybe its just modern seeds that were accidentally spilled here by a truck. luo feng shook his head, its impossible that this is modern cultivated ginseng. these plants are almost indistinguishable from wild ginseng, having undergone several generations of transformation, slowly growing to resemble wild ginseng in appearance, but they are still essentially cultivated ginseng. luo feng thought for a moment, then generously said, after we return from the mountain, i can use these cultivated ginseng plants as prizes for everyone! you can make wine ror your elderly ramuy members or grlna tnem into powaer for health benefits! what? all of them as prizes? thats the host i know! awesome, luo feng is amazing! a million-dollar prize, all for a giveaway? why not be even more generous, luo feng, and include the tyrannosaurus fossil as a prize as well? luo feng laughed, i think if you were to win something like that, you might not even be able to take it home. why not? what else could it be? the authorities would surely intervene! can such items be easily passed into private hands? isnt the host a private individual? can the broadcaster be considered private? hes the one who discovered these items, and the authorities know he wont let them be taken out of the country. but can they trust you? you have a point! luo feng glanced at the wealthy second-generation heirs and said, rubing, meiji, shishi, lets keep digging. you can also join in and help find these cultivated ginseng plants. each one is worth about a million, and whoever finds them will get to keep them! im sure meijis health spa could also use these, so if you so wish to, you can also sell your finds to her. of course, luo feng had considered giving all the ginseng to su mei jis health spa. but with hundreds of plants, her spa would only use a bit of powder each time, and it would take decades to use them all up. twenty or so plants would probably be enough to last for seven or eight years. however, under luo fengs guidance, su mei ji did manage to find more than ten plants on her own. she knew very well that without luo feng, she wouldnt have had such a great harvest. she gratefully accepted his kindness, which amounted to tens of millions, and she would definitely find a way to repay him in the future. huh? this isnt ginseng! around evening, luo feng began excavating at another treasure point. unexpectedly, after digging one meter, he still had not found the treasure. luo feng knew that it was impossible for ginseng to be buried a meter deep without showing any signs. moreover, there were no leaves on the surface, indicating that the marker was indicating something else. [ ding! you have discovered jade. value: 88 million! period: han dynasty! ] shocked, luo feng quickly continued digging. han dynasty jade, worth more than 88 million? it must be a royal jade artifact. however, if there were a han dynasty imperial tomb nearby, it would be impossible, as all the han tombs should have already been discovered. could it be just a single jade burial item? soon, a milky-white jade stone with a hint of pale yellow emerged from the soil.. Chapter 331 - Chapter 331: A 2-meter Jade Pillar! A 2-meter Golden chapter 331: a 2-meter jade pillar! a 2-meter golden rope! the sacred ground of emperor wu of han? (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation upon crouching down, luo feng attempted to lift the object, but discovered it was impossible to budge. what a find! was there more beneath? peering closer, he realized it was actually a large piece. hey, luo feng, what have you dug up? is it just a rock again? do you have a grudge against rocks or something? qin rubing looked at the object covered in mud, making it difficult to discern its true nature. rubing, this is not a rock, but jade. luo feng wiped the surface of the jade a few times, allowing her to see it more clearly. as the sky was getting darker, her view from a distance was not very clear. what a huge piece of jade! its hard to tell what it is, but its at least cylindrical in shape! wow! could there be an ancient tomb underneath? with such a large piece of jade, it must be an imperial tomb! the viewers in the livestream were, of course, very excited. such a large piece of jade was rare. naturally, there was a significant difference between jade and jadeite. jade referred to the finished product, while jadeite was the raw material or a semi-finished product. it really is huge! luo feng was also surprised. he had dug up several ancient tombs before, but this was his first time encountering such a large piece of jade. he straddled the jade and began to use a small hoe to loosen the soil on both sides. after pulling a little, it loosened somewhat. luo feng intended to extract the jade artifact. wow! i still cant pull it out! luo feng was at a loss for words. he had thought that it had loosened enough to be pulled out, but he had been too naive. how big is it? its so deep! weve dug around it for about a meter, and it still cant be pulled out? su meiji was stunned. such a jade artifact was truly a rare sight in the world. this jade artifact, given its size, could easily sell for at least 100 million at auction! qin rubing excitedly said, but then remembered that luo feng would be keeping this piece in his museum. it did not matter, though. she recalled that luo feng had agreed that after she had worn black stockings for him to see, he would let her borrow artifacts from his museum for her rare treasure pavilion. at this thought, qin rubing felt quite smug. she wanted to ask what is the condition for borrowing next time? perhaps white stockings? if so, she would gladly wear them for luo feng to see. more than an hour later, the full view of the jade artifact finally emerged. it was a jade column about two meters tall, carved with two king tigers on top. oh my goodness! this jade column is so long! what dynasty is it from? how can it be so big? could it be the heavenly pillar of the jade emperor? i think its a beam from an imperial tomb. there must be an imperial tomb below! luo feng said, looking at the cutting techniques, its clear that this jade artifact is from the han dynasty! as for whether it was a supporting pillar of an imperial tomb, luo feng knew that was not the case. if it were a supporting pillar, the ancient tomb below would have collapsed. examining the jade column, he found no signs of breakage. it was still intact. there should be many more valuable artifacts in this area. lets dig some more! luo feng looked toward a treasure marker not far from the jade column. after digging just a few times, he unearthed another object. [ ding! gold and silver: valued at 36 million! ] wow! gold and silver that is worth this much? could it be a large chunk of gold and another of silver? was the gold meant to suppress the emperors energy? and was this object just a few meters away from the jade column? could there be any connection between these latest finds? luo feng was very curious and quickly dug the object out. soon, something resembling a silver rope emerged. it appeared to be cast from silver. is it a silver rope? luo feng could not help but exclaim. he continued to excavate along the silver rope. soon, the top end of the object was fully exposed. it was quite thick, with a diameter of about thirty centimeters. unfortunately, there were no markings to indicate which dynasty the object belonged to. but since it was buried only a few meters from the jade column, could they both be artifacts from the han dynasty? wow, host, its so thick and huge! the viewers commented. hahaha, i bet the host is envious of this silver rope! if you were as big as this thing, i bet su meiji would already be yours! as for the viewers in the livestream, they could not possibly know luo fengs thoughts. he was in a dilemma, wanting both su meiji and qin rubing. what a ridiculous dilemma. seriously, any man would just want both. wow! dont just spout nonsense, you guys! luo feng rolled his eyes and ignored them. as for the silver rope, its diameter was indeed quite thick, but its length remained unknown. after digging for another hour, it had reached two meters, but there was still no sign of an end. where was the promised gold and silver? why was there only silver and no gold? luo feng stared at the object for a long time, thinking back to the jade column. suddenly, a thought struck him, and he exclaimed internally, no way, no way! muttering to himself, luo feng looked at the silver rope again and gently poked it with the tip of his knife. the gleaming golden color inside the silver rope was quickly revealed. so, the outside is silver, and the inside is gold? hahaha, i knew it! luo feng laughed. as it turned out, the gold was wrapped inside the silver rope. no wonder he was unable to find it earlier. wow! gold? how did you discover this, host? do you have x-ray vision? luo feng glanced at the bottom of the silver rope, wondering how much more was buried below. he said, do you remember what i said earlier? although this place has incredible fengshui, its not suitable for burials.. i think that jade column was probably used for sacrificial purposes! Chapter 332 - Chapter 332: A 2-meter Jade Pillar! A 2-meter Golden chapter 332: a 2-meter jade pillar! a 2-meter golden rope! the sacred ground of emperor wu of han? (3) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation could it be for worship rituals? one of them asked. but if its for rituals, there must be an altar! another added. if it were for an emperor, it would be called fengshan! someone else chimed in. luo feng spoke up, i am not quite sure which deity was being worshipped. whether it was for worship rituals or fengshan, i do not know! but there are traces of rituals being conducted here! although the jade column we just saw did not reveal much, things became much simpler once this silver rope appeared. this object is called a jin ni yin sheng! it is made of silver on the outside and gold on the inside. of course, aside from these, there should be documents here. it appears to be for fengshan use. ordinary rituals would not be so complicated. according to the records of the grand historian, volume 28, in the book of fengshan, it is written: upon mount tai, an altar of earth was built for worshipping heaven and repaying heavens merit; thus it was called feng. upon the smaller mountains beneath mount tai, land was cleared for repaying earths merit; thus it was called shan. shan means divine. the white tiger compendium says: some say that feng means sealing with gold mud and silver rope, or stone mud and gold rope, as a symbol of imperial authority. luo feng quickly cut open the jin ni yin sheng and indeed found documents. it was a piece of silk cloth, wrapped in gold. wow! where did you get that knife, luo feng? one of them asked. i was just thinking, does cutting gold and silver feel like cutting tofu? another joked. its quite normal; both silver and gold are quite soft! someone else pointed out. but theyre still metals! another insisted. so, there really are documents in there? someone inquired. who conducted the fengshan ritual here? if its from the han dynasty, could it be emperor wu of han? emperors usually conduct fengshan on mount tai; there are no records of fengshan on mount taibai! luo feng did not pay any more attention to the silver rope, instead continuing towards the next treasure marker. indeed, during the han dynasty, only emperor wu of han had conducted a fengshan ritual, and it was on mount tai. another eastern han emperor who had done so was emperor guangwu, liu xiu. in ancient times, mount tai was the first choice for fengshan rituals, as it was the foremost of the five sacred mountains. moreover, not just any emperor could conduct a fengshan ritual; they had to have accomplished something significant. emperor wu of han, needless to say, established the spirit of the han dynasty, expanding its territory. as for emperor guangwu, at the very least, he managed to save the dynasty, restoring the han to the liu family. both were remarkable figures. after all, following qin shi huangs fengshan on mount tai, later emperors naturally imitated him. if these objects were not for fengshan, they must have been for a ritual. but if it were a ritual, it would be an incredibly grand one. luo feng examined the location of the treasure marker and quickly formed a mental map. five mountains surrounded the area, where dragon energy converged. there should be jade columns and silver ropes in the five directions. there should be a jade column here too! luo feng said, as he dug for about ten minutes near the treasure marker. sure enough, he found a cylindrical object. [ ding! han dynasty jade! valued at 100 million! ] was it more valuable than the previous one? luo feng quickly excavated it. an hour passed, and another two-meter- long jade column was unearthed. astonishingly, it was carved with a dragon coiled around the column. the craftsmanship was truly exceptional, lifelike and detailed. left: azure dragon? right: white tiger? heh, if thats the case, there should be two more jade columns, most likely representing the vermilion bird and the black tortoise! someone deduced. the jade columns are placed in the four cardinal directions C east, west, south, and north C and they represent the four great mythical beasts of ancient times! luo feng analyzed as he headed towards the next treasure marker. upon finding the location, he discovered another jade column, and another silver rope. wow! ancient peoples intentions are being thoroughly understood by luo feng! is this the charm of a master of fengshui? someone marveled. yeah, hes so good at flirting. even the previously aloof lady su seems to have started admiring luo feng! another teased. are those two really going to become a couple? qin rubing has been a fan for a long time though wait, isnt it a group of four? theres also li shishi! it was almost midnight, but luo feng continued digging with everyone. at the last jade column location, they found a carving of the black tortoise. four symbols integrated into the five elements! someone exclaimed. with the discovery of these four jade columns, i believe theres a fifth one! another person speculated. and the fifth one might be the yinglong, the leader of the four mythical beasts! this is the foremost of the four mythical beasts! after examining the area, luo feng had a new analysis to share. Chapter 336 - Chapter 336: Zhuge Liang’s Qj-Gathering Altar! The Eight Directions in Place! (1) chapter 336: zhuge liangs qj-gathering altar! the eight directions in place! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation wow, really? am i really this incredible? zhuge liangs tomb? for real? and im the one who found it? luo feng stared at the characters on the wooden tombstone, dumbfounded, speechless for a long time. truth be told, the discovery of tomb belonging to a figure as acclaimed as zhuge liang had astonished luo feng, as many people throughout centuries had searched for his tomb without success. marquis of wu xiang? who that? are you kidding me? have you never watched the romance of three kingdoms? all perhaps youve only been paying attention to xing daorong? how coudl you not know who the marquis of wu xiang is? marquis of wu! the famous marquis of wu, who else could it be but zhuge liang! zhuge liang? really? you baffoon! of course its zhuge liang! how is that possible? kongmingos tomb should be near mount dingjun, right? how could it be all the way here? it was never confirmed to be there to begin with! luo fengs heart was still racing at this moment, and his eyes were glued to the tombstone, looking constantly at it over and over again. yes, it indeed had the three characters marquis of wu xiang. luo feng was not mistaken. the people in the live streams chatroom had not seen it wrong either. however, at this moment, luo feng had many doubts in his mind. nevertheless, among all his doubts, there was not one shred of him that doubted the tomb was fake. after all, if the tomb were fake, this wooden tombstone would not be worth 2 million. the piece of wood had only skyrocketed in value due to it being engraved with the characters, zhuge liangs tomb. luo feng placed the tombstone aside, excitedly grabbed his swallowtail hoe, and began digging. while doing so, in his mind, he quickly searched for clues, trying to figure out what was going on with the location. at this moment, luo fengs entire online audience, even those from overseas, were stupefied. if the tomb unearthed here was really zhuge liangs tomb, then the one already discovered must be a fake. however, even without this discovery, the mainstream scientific community and general consensus was already claiming that the zhuge liang tomb discovered at mount dingjun was fake. thud! thud! after about another hour of digging, another piece of wood appeared. [ding! youve unearthed a coffin!] [eastern han dynasty, three kingdoms period! ] [value: seeing so many question marks, luo feng was certain that this item, which even the system could not determine its value, must be zhuge liangs coffin. if it were not zhuge liangs coffin, why would it have such an outrageous value? soon, luo feng began digging around the coffin. coins, as well as the coffin and tombstone, were all buried just over a meter underground, meaning that it was not very deep. the coffin and the altar were not far apart. moreover, the material of the coffin was nanmu wood, more than two meters long and over one meter wide. in ancient times, ordinary families could not afford such wood. but who was zhuge liang? even a nanmu coffin seemed somewhat unworthy of his status. host, hurry up and open the coffin to see if its really zhuge liang! wow! am i going to see zhuge liang in person? ill examine the body! see if he was really over eight feet tall and had an extraordinary appearance! hahaha, maybe zhuge liang was actually a little short? its said that zhuge liang was very handsome. today, ill see just how handsome he was! come on, its just bones, how could he still look handsome? maybe zhuge liang knew some magic and managed to preserve his true body? it cant be zhuge liangs tomb; the tombstone is wrong. zhuge liang should be marquis zhongwu! is this really the tomb of the most brilliant prime minister of the shu han dynasty? it seems too simple! its not just simple, its downright miserable! utterly miserable! yeah, there are no decent burial items! arent there a dozen or so copper coins? hahaha, you call that a burial item? obviously, everyone was joking around, but they still could not accept zhuge liangs tomb beingso simple. it was highly unusual. he was a remarkable figure that had achieved numerous accolades in history, so, why was he buried so hastily? even luo feng found it ridiculous. if it were not for the system prompt, he would not have believed that this was zhuge liangs tomb. however, as he scanned across the horizon, luo feng started seeing the clues. an inspiration struck when he combined the fengshui of the mountains, the jade columns, and the arrangement of the silver cords. first, he looked inside the coffin and found that there were a few treasures inside, but not many, and they were not particularly valuable. he guessed that there were only one or two personal jade ornaments. seeing the barrage of comments in his chat, luo feng announced, theres no need to argue, everyone. this is definitely zhuge liangs coffin! really? how do you explain the marquis of wus tomb at mount dingjun? i dont know about the others, but i absolutely refuse to believe that such a simple place could be zhuge liangs tomb! luo feng chuckled, everyone, dont worry. at first, i was very puzzled too, but after thinking it through, this place might indeed be zhuge liangs tomb! do you all remember? i mentioned that the feng shui of this place was not suitable for burial. even an emperor wouldnt be able to suppress it! remember the jade columns we found yesterday, the stone tablet, the silver cords and so on? they all prove that this place was either for worship or for sealing the land! but i think its more likely to be a special kind of worship, not a fengshan ritual! however, if it was a place of worship, many things didnt make sense. yesterday, i couldnt figure out why it was arranged this way! it was only after discovering zhuge liangs tomb today that i finally understood! Chapter 337 - Chapter 337: Zhuge Liang’s Qj-Gathering Altar! The Eight Directions in Place! (2) chapter 337: zhuge liangs qj-gathering altar! the eight directions in place! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation upon mentioning zhuge liangs coffin, many people in the livestream room began to refute the idea, claiming it was impossible, absolutely impossible. luo feng laughed and said, i wonder if any of you have heard of a phrase that zhuge liang uttered before his death. he said that his funeral should be simple: carry his coffin southward, and once the rope breaks, bury it on the spot without sealing or planting anything. the key is that there are many different historical accounts of this event. some say that a few soldiers carried the coffin to mount dingjun, and fearing they would tire or die from carrying it too long, they intentionally cut the rope and left after a few days of carrying it around. later, when shu emperor liu chan learned of this, he executed those soldiers and before doing so, asked them where the coffin had been buried. we do not know if this story is true or not, but because of it, people believe that zhuge liangs tomb is on mount dingjun. however, this is not a rigorous conclusion. while zhuge liangs tomb of sorts was indeed discovered on mount dingjun, experts believe that it is merely a ceremonial tomb, and it cannot be proven whether the clothing inside actually belonged to zhuge liang or not. as he spoke, luo feng picked up a nearby bronze coin and continued explaining, i am more inclined to believe the first version of the story, in which zhuge liang died near wuzhangyuan, not far from the qinling mountains. he instructed his soldiers to carry his coffin southward into the qinling mountains, and the rope was not cut, but rather continued to be carried until it finally broke. the coffin was then buried on the spot without sealing or planting anything, which is why it is only a little over a meter deep. holy sh*t! so you mean the rope happened to break right at the altar and it was buried here at the altar? qin rubing could not help but mutter the expletive. isnt that a bit too coincidental? luo feng replied, hehe, its not a coincidence. i think zhuge liang might have planned it all along. the altar was built by him, and he said that the coffin should be buried wherever the rope broke. this was just a smokescreen he set up for the outside world. in fact, the real burial location was where the soldiers carrying the coffin came directly! another possibility is that zhuge liang didnt need to inform the soldiers at all. he calculated that the rope would break here at the altar. but rationally speaking, such a miraculous calculation is impossible. i still believe in the first possibility, that zhuge liang arranged for those coffin -bearers himself. upon hearing luo fengs explanation, su meiji furrowed her brow and said, but thats not right. zhuge liang was also a fengshui master during his lifetime. wouldnt he know where the best burial site was? didnt you say that this place isnt suitable for burials? upon hearing this, luo feng responded, he certainly would not be buried here because this place is an altar, not a burial site. eight stone tablets with han characters, connected with gold mud and silver ropes to the jade seal of the han dynasty! four heavenly spirits surround the altar! this is to channel the national fortune and irrigate the han imperial family! think about the position of those eight stone tablets with the han character and the jade columns! theres also the jade seal stored right in the center! and as for himself, he used his own body, the prime minister of shu han, as a sacrifice! so, in my opinion, this place was merely an altar for extending the han dynastys flame, and his body itself was a type of lamp oil! after all, in ancient times, it was not uncommon for bodies to be used as offeringsthere were many instances of it! that is why when the jade seal first appeared, i thought it was a sealing ceremony! but in reality, it was just an altar for zhuge liang to bestow blessings upon the han dynasty! luo feng glanced at the coffin and gave a bitter smile. indeed, he devoted his life to his country and even offered his body in death! our liang liang truly is a paragon of loyalty throughout the ages! now that luo feng thought about it, those ginseng seeds must have been scattered by zhuge liang himself, signifying the eternal flame of the han dynasty. so does this mean that in ancient times, altars were either for worshipping gods or for honoring ancestors? and since zhuge liang honored the han dynasty, its like he was honoring the ancestors of shu han the han dynasty? su meiji asked. more or less, luo feng replied. although the soldiers were ordered to bury the rope when it broke, without sealing or marking the grave, how could they stand to see zhuge liang without even a tombstone after his death? the soldiers back then must have hastily found a wooden tombstone and scattered some coins as burial offerings. marquis of wuxiang was a title given after liu chans succession, so when zhuge liang was alive, the tombstone must have read marquis of wuxiang! as for the posthumous title loyal marquis of wu, it wouldnt have appeared on this tombstone at all! upon hearing luo fengs explanation, everyone was left speechless for a long time. many gained an even greater admiration for zhuge liang. moreover, luo feng continued, i can assure you that the space under the altar is hollow! so, theres still something down there! but if zhuge liang had arranged it in advance then it definitely isnt an ancient tomb down there! instead, it should be a small space imbued with the han dynastys dragon vein energy, used for accumulating the nations fortune! luo feng noticed several treasure markings beneath the altar, which indicated that it was not a tomb. perhaps it was just a few items related to sacrificial offerings. soon after, luo feng began instructing everyone to dig around the altars perimeter, eager to discover what lay beneath. as they dug, they reached a depth of several meters and suddenly uncovered a fist-sized hole that had been sealed off many years ago. the hole suddenly collapsed, but fortunately, luo feng used his swallowtail hoe to hook onto the soil above and avoided falling in. be careful, host! arent you afraid of traps? someone called out. yeah, zhuge liang was incredibly clever. what if there are lots of traps hidden below? like i said, its not a tomb, so how could there be traps? luo feng responded with a hint of exasperation as he carefully inspected the hole. it was an entrance to a space beneath the altar. after all, if you were constructing an underground space, you would need to leave an opening. and since the purpose of the space was to absorb dragon energy, it wouldnt be sealed off. do you think there will be good stuff down there? li shishi asked. perhaps the legendary wooden oxen and flowing horses? at least one of these two? not only did li shishi share this thought, but many others from various museums did as well. however, luo feng had already said that it was unlikely to be a tomb and that there would not be any burial items. little luo, do you need us to come and help? gu santong asked over the phone at that moment. no need for now, he replied. what about the jade columns? ill be keeping them as part of my museums collection! my museum doesnt have many national treasures, so we need something impressive to anchor it. those dinosaur fossils will only serve to attract foreigners! luo feng laughed. naturally, he rejected any offers from merchants or other museums to acquire the artifacts. the four jade columns were clearly national treasures, and having them in the museum would undoubtedly make a powerful statement. quickly, luo feng arranged for an oxygen tank and a gas mask, and descended into the hole. once inside, he found that the space beneath the altar was smaller than the altar itself, being only about a hundred square meters. the area was neatly organized into a regular quadrilateral. the room was sparse, with three rectangular stones placed against three walls, each half a meter long. in the center, there was a stone table with a small box on top. other than these items, there was nothing else. as he approached the stones, luo feng shone his flashlight on them. despite the passage of more than a thousand years, the inscriptions on the stones remained clear. though i began as a mere commoner the signature was zhuge liangs. the general meaning seemed to convey that as a servant of the han, even in death, he would serve his country damn! zhuge liang really was a loyal minister! someone exclaimed. a ruler should not doubt his minister! a minister should not fail his ruler! farewell, liang liang! zhou yu is coming too seeing that everyone was quite moved, luo feng coughed and walked toward the stone table, picking up the box. upon opening it, he discovered a scroll made of bamboo slips. Chapter 340 - Chapter 340: Unveiling Zhuge Liang’s Treasure Map! 18 Ancient Tomb Locations! (1) chapter 340: unveiling zhuge liangs treasure map! 18 ancient tomb locations! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation mr. luo, we have met before. i am the representative from the louvre museum! please give me a second to introduce myself, the foreigner said before he could finish speaking. another foreigner interrupted, mr. luo, my name is jack! i am the chief operating officer of odyssey corporation! luo feng looked at jack, whom he remembered. odyssey corporation C the only publicly listed treasure hunting company in the world. they were undoubtedly the industry leaders in their field. they had always wanted to invite luo feng to join their company as a leading figure. damn! is odyssey trying to poach the host again? hahaha, can they even afford hiring the host? the hosts income is now comparable to that of a listed company! you underestimate the host, the money he makes rivals not just any listed company; its more than a fortune 500 company! thats right, which company has made 50 billion in just 6 months, and its all profit? i think mr. luo could collaborate with odyssey. after all, its a strong alliance! im looking forward to the host searching for sunken ships in the sea! odyssey is, after all, a treasure-hunting company specializing in finding sunken ships! no, the sea is so boring; he wont even be able to put his swallowtail hoe to use! i think, a hundred years later, the hosts swallowtail hoe will definitely be considered a divine artifact worth a fortune! no need for a hundred years. theres already a rich second-generation heir offering 30 million for that hoe! amazing! luo feng shook hands with jack and said, hello! as for the other foreign museum representatives, luo feng did not pay them any attention. mr. luo, may i have a word with you? invited jack from odyssey. im sorry, im afraid i cant right now, luo feng shook his head and declined. alright, then i will wait for mr. luo, jack said with a slight smile, stepping back to make room for others. the louvre representative had not given up and continued, hello, my name is michael george! um, luo feng nodded, not wanting to say much. mr. luo, you can name your price for the two treasure maps. we at the louvre would like to collect them! said michael. sorry, im not selling, luo feng replied without hesitation. michael, clearly having anticipated this response, countered, mr. luo, you must not have opened those two treasure maps yet. so, you dont even know whats inside. therefore, im sure youre wondering if its a loss or a gain to sell them at a high price now? instead of relying on uncertain factors, why not take a substantial sum of money and let us at the louvre take the risk? luo feng nodded, you make a fair point, but how much is the louvre offering? seeing that luo feng was considering their offer, michael rejoiced and said after a brief pondering, feigning calmness, one billion! hehe, luo feng looked at him and shook his head. a mere one billion. such a paltry sum could never tempt him. even if there were no clues when opened, he would not sell these maps for such a laughable offer. only one billion? we from the paris museum will offer 1.1 billion! another foreigner chimed in. luo feng was speechless. did they seriously think they could take on his risks with such little money? if they offered a hundred billion, he might consider it. but even then, he would merely be tempted, and in the end, he might not even sell them. however, it was not just the foreigners who wanted the treasure maps; there were also domestic capitalists in need of them. there were many gamblers in the country after all! soon, a domestic investor approached and said, mr. luo, may i take a look at your treasure maps? i believe i can offer 30 billion for mr. caos treasure map! hahaha, you want mr. caos treasures? you must be silly! everyone knows that sima yis treasures are the obvious choice! thats right. although mr. caos family is wealthy, it is said that he dug up ancestral graves to fund his army in his early years, so he wouldnt have many burial items left! so, is that how the tomb raiders originated? someone else spoke up, mr. luo, ill offer 40 billion for sima yis treasure! ill offer 50 billion! these domestic capitalists bids left the foreign clowns feeling somewhat embarrassed. a group of capitalist representatives had luo feng completely surrounded. the increasing offers were never-ending, with billions being added at a time. it seemed like they wanted to use the price to silence luo fengs refusal. huh? its just a treasure map. why is it so expensive? yeah, did we lowball our offers just now? at this moment, the louvre representative and the paris museum representative looked at each other, finding the situation incredible. but how would these foreigners know that even an unconfirmed clue to an emperors tomb was worth tens of billions? after all, they were foreigners who were clueless to domestic affairs. had they truly located the tombs, the treasures contained could be worth hundreds of billions. this was a gamble that could turn a bicycle into a motorcycle. little luo, are you selling the treasure maps? lin yide from the jiangnan museum took the opportunity to pull luo feng aside and ask. of course not! seeing this, lin yide was not surprised, but asked, then, will you sell the genuine manuscript of the memorials of dispatch to me? luo feng was speechless once again.. he already had his own museum, so why are these people trying to poach his goods? Chapter 341 - Chapter 341: Unveiling Zhuge Liang’s Treasure Map! 18 Ancient Tomb Locations! (2) chapter 341: unveiling zhuge liangs treasure map! 18 ancient tomb locations! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation little luo, please sell the authentic memorials of dispatch to the shanghai museum. we promise to offer you a good price! little luo, its me, elder long. sell one of your han dynasty jade columns to us, wont you? after all, you already have four, dragon jianfei joined in. luo feng stayed silent, waiting for everyone to finish speaking. but their chatter went on for more than ten minutes. apologies, everyone, but as i have mentioned before, i already have a museum. therefore, i will not sell any of these items! luo feng declared. if you want to see these artifacts, you can visit my great wall museum! and you can also rent them for a fee! as for the treasure maps, theres no need to discuss about this matter. after all, these are maps that have been around for more than a thousand years. who knows if the writing on them can still be preserved? even i dont know! moreover, the locations from a thousand years ago are completely different from those today. some ancient place names might not be the same as they are now! take ghost blowing the lamp and grave robbers notes as examples. even if there is a treasure map, it doesnt guarantee that the treasure can be found quickly or even found at all! luo feng spoke up, hoping to dissuade the businessmen and gamblers. why be a gambler? if anyone should gamble, it should be luo feng himself. dammit! hearing luo fengs words, many people sighed in disappointment. it seemed that luo feng had no intention of selling. mr. luo, would you be interested in partnering with our odyssey company? someone asked. what kind of partnership? and what benefits do i get? luo feng inquired. well, mr. luo, you should know that our odyssey has always been involved in maritime treasure hunting, searching for sunken ships. however, upon seeing your income from zhao gaos tomb, dinosaur relics, and so on, our boss is envious and wants to establish a land -based treasure-hunting division of odyssey. in this case, you and our boss would each hold shares in the new division! as for offering a salary, the odyssey company knew that luo feng probably would not be interested in more money. what can you provide me? luo feng asked. of course, we can offer you advanced exploration equipment and top-notch talent for your command! those benefits youre offering are useless to me! i can find treasures on my own! luo feng shook his head. as you can see, i dont need any advanced equipment or experts to assist me in finding treasures! he had thought that odyssey would offer some incredible conditions. had they not heard of a different kind of bribe called sex? he wanted to challenge his own weaknesses! moreover, if he could find treasures by himself, why partner with someone and share the profits? only a fool would do that. i was thinking that, with your expertise, mr. luo, we could quickly establish a land-based treasure-hunting division! luo feng shook his head, im sorry, but i have no interest in public companies. after luo fengs refusal, it was clear that the other party had nothing more to say. although they were foreigners, the people from odyssey company seemed reliable. they were unlike the folks from new york or the louvre, whom always offered so-called irresistible prices that turned out to be paltry offerings. alright, mr. luo, theres a saying: business may fail, but goodwill remains! i hope we meet on the open seas! jack laughed and shook hands with luo feng. im looking forward to it as well! luo feng nodded. after excusing himself, luo feng found gu santong at the base of the altar and said, master gu, ill take the memorials of dispatch with me. you and your archaeological team can take your time examining everything here. no problem! go ahead, and dont worry about us! gu santong replied. luo feng bid farewell, taking the treasure map and the authentic outlines of military strategy with him- he called his heliconter nilot and allickly left the scene. that night, he arrived in shanghai and saw his great wall museum already standing tall in the city center. what a magnificent building it was, already completed and showcasing the upright ancient human skeletons and dinosaur fossils in two separate sections. unfortunately, the tyrannosaurus rex fossil was still being excavated due to its immense value. business seems good, there are quite a lot of people! luo feng observed briefly before turning his attention elsewhere. the following day, at a luxury hotel in shanghai, luo feng invited experts like wang yousheng to examine his memorials of dispatch. officials from the bureau of cultural relics also arrived to appraise and grade the document. once everything was set up, a tall glass cabinet, more than a meter high, was brought into the hotel. the glass cabinet had lights inside, showcasing the authentic outlines of military strategy from over a thousand years ago. luo feng did not pay attention to the appraisers and experts. instead, he went to a hotel room where he had access to the advanced tools brought by the bureau of cultural relics. it was here that luo feng decided to open the two treasure maps. after all, without using advanced archaeological tools, luo feng worried that casually flipping through them might damage the fragile maps.. Chapter 342 - Chapter 342: Unveiling Zhuge Liang l s Treasure Map! 18 Ancient Tomb Locations! (3) chapter 342: unveiling zhuge liang l s treasure map! 18 ancient tomb locations! (3) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation after unfurling the supposed map of cao caos tomb, it was soon clear to luo feng that it was indeed a map. on the map, markings indicating a mountain beside some flatland, and a river nearby could be seen. this sketch by liangliang is quite crude and straightforward! luo feng could not help but comment upon seeing the simplistic lines. the mountain on the map was labeled taihang mountain. the entire map bore two characters: ye city. clearly, ye city was a significant location, and taihang mountain was the mountain range they had identified. upon closer examination, numerous points were densely marked on taihang mountain, totaling over a dozen locations, all labeled cao caos tomb! my goodness! why are there so many of cao caos tombs on taihang mountain? could it be cao caos seventy-two decoy tombs? are they real? perhaps not seventy-two, but there are certainly many! from ancient times to the present, tomb raiders have always existed. it was rumored that cao cao, himself a tomb raider, was worried about his tomb being raided after his death, and thus he constructed numerous decoy tombs. could the experts who discovered the tomb really have found the genuine cao cao tomb? luo feng doubted that, considering it might be just one of the decoys. it was also possible that all the tombs in taihang mountain were decoys, and none were the real tomb of cao cao. ye city? it should be in the northern river province today, right? luo feng silently memorized the information after carefully storing the parchment. cao caos tomb was located in taihang mountain near ye city. the approximate location was about fifty kilometers northwest of anyang. as luo feng continued reading, he found some classical chinese text. taihang mountains cao cao tomb, seventeen in total. enter the mountain from the east. seven miles in, youll see a bamboo forest and find water. walk south for another three miles. there is a tomb luo feng committed the classical chinese text to memory without missing a word. it took him an hour to finish reading, not because there were too many characters, but because the writing was so faint that he sometimes had to guess what it said. liangliang did not indicate which of the eighteen tombs was real, so luo feng could not help but wonder if all of them were fake. regardless, he did not hold out hope. it was like opening a mystery box, after all. next came sima yis map. with the tools provided by the cultural relics bureau, luo feng managed to open it as well. from the map, he found two possible locations for sima yis tomb: jicui mountain and shouyang mountain. luo feng was speechless. cao cao had eighteen potential tomb locations, and sima yi had two? thats right! sima yis tomb has been discovered! its on shouyang mountain! but where is jicui mountain? located on shouyang mountain in the northern part of yan shire county in luoyang city, gaoyuan mausoleum was the resting place of emperor jin xuan and sima yis tomb. sima yi was buried at shouyang mountain in luoyang in 251 ad. could it be that the discovered sima yi tomb was fake, and there was still a genuine one? or were both tombs real? after examining the map, luo feng began to read the classical chinese text below it. it first analyzed shouyang mountain. the gist was that zhuge liang had once sent spies who observed hundreds of people excavating shouyang mountain. after watching for several months, it seemed they were digging a tomb. initially, zhuge liang thought sima yi might be tomb raiding, but it did not seem likely. later, he concluded that the sima family was probably constructing a tomb for sima yi. as for jicui mountain, the classical chinese text written by zhuge liang indicated that he had only heard rumors. the analysis of jicui mountain stated that zhuge liang received reports from spies saying many people were excavating jicui mountain and that it was related to sima yi. at first, he suspected tomb raiding, but later discovered the site was empty. luo feng could only sigh. zhuge liang was no immortal. he was likely just a military strategist who analyzed and recorded the information gathered by his spies. the authenticity of these tombs was completely unknown, and the only way to find out would be to dig them up. as for jicui mountains location, liangliang surprisingly wrote that it was in liaodong commandery. damn! luo fengs first reaction was disbelief. could this be fake? liaodong commandery? wasnt that in the northeast? would any tomb be constructed in liaodong commandery during the three kingdoms period? had the sima family lost their minds? Chapter 343 - Chapter 343: The First Tomb Raider In History! (1) chapter 343: the first tomb raider in history! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation liaodong? oh, dear. isnt that in the northeast? at that time, sima yi was in luoyang, which was located rather far from liaodong. how could he possibly be buried there? after examining the bamboo slips several times, luo feng wondered if zhuge liang was simply making things up. however, zhuge liang was not that kind of person. since he was the one who had written these findings, luo feng decided to put his trust in him for the time being. he copied everything down, making sure to remember what he could. times had changed since the three kingdoms period; reaching liaodong now only took a few hours by plane. travel was much more arduous in ancient times, taking months on foot. luo feng could visit liaodong anytime to look for the tomb. after securing the bamboo slips, luo feng left his hotel room. he called a dozen soldiers from the military to escort him home. his purpose for returning home was, of course, to store the bamboo slips in a safe place. after all, luo feng had no intention of donating them or placing them in his museum, which meant that his only choice was to keep them at home. he had bought a new safe for his house. the villas surroundings were equipped with the safest security system, thanks to the military. luo feng had also hired many professional bodyguards and military captains to keep an eye on the place. sitting on his living room sofa, luo feng began to think. zhuge liangs clues were still uncertain, only providing a general location. should i go to jicui mountain right away? but going there directly would be too obvious! everyone in the world knows i have two of zhuge liangs treasure maps. if i book a flight there, people will probably get there before me! wherever i go, im bound to be the center of attention! but these people probably arent aware that the locations marked by these maps are still uncertain! although he said this, people would still try their luck, given the slightest chance. after all, any of these imperial tombs could hold enough wealth to last them several generations. lets stick to the plan: ill first finish the excavation of taibai mountain, then, ill decide on my next action once its over. luo feng did not try to overthink it. first things first, once the excavation permit was granted, the area had to be cleared. luo feng spent a day at home with his parents, relaxing. the next day, he took a plane and flew directly back to taibai mountain. at that moment, luo feng desperately needed a woman. he was no longer just horny, he was straight up lusting for one. a young man in his twenties could only go ten days or half a month without a woman, but not half a year. he was very sexually frustrated. should he pursue li shishi? of course, luo feng should have been honest with li shishi last time, but he did not. it was because he really could not bear to lose this adorable girl. he decided to be straightforward in the future. if she could accept sharing him with others, then they would be together. if not, luo feng would not force it. going half a year without intimacy was torture for him. thinking of li shishis stunning figure, luo feng grew restless. brothers, i am back! he announced upon arriving at taibai mountain. as his viewers chatted amongst themselves, luo feng scanned across the mountain range. he saw hundreds of markers around him. he walked towards a treasure point and said, first of all, i have already gone through the treasure maps. i bear both good news and bad news! the good news is that the parchments provide a relatively detailed location. once i arrive, i can examine the fengshui and determine the exact spot! wow! thats great news! indeed, its good news! when are you going? can i follow you to make a fortune? i dont ask for much, just a little something from cao caos tomb would be enough for me to live on for a lifetime! luo feng laughed, dont worry, i havent mentioned the bad news yet. the bad news is that there are eighteen markers for cao caos tomb on the map! it seems the rumors are true! he really does have many hidden tombs! what? eighteen locations? are you serious? Chapter 344 - Chapter 344: The First Tomb Raider in History! (2) chapter 344: the first tomb raider in history! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation unbelievable, eighteen locations, theres that many recorded on his map? could it be that even kongmingo was fooled, with so many tombs, none of them escaped his discerning eye? wouldnt this make boss cao furious enough to rise from the grave and fight him? how is this bad news? if there are eighteen tombs, then wouldnt the host have a blast digging them all up? why would the host complain about having too many tombs? luo feng said, among these eighteen tomb locations, one was in anyang, which is the tomb of cao cao that experts have discovered. as for the remaining seventeen, i will not reveal their locations; we will check them out when the time comes. please, just give us a hint. you can at least mention one, right? what is the point of mentioning one that has already been excavated? the experts are still investigating it perhaps it will become a scenic spot in some time. luo feng ignored them and continued, as for boss caos tomb, that is basically the situation. to be honest, i do not have much hope for the remaining seventeen tombs. after all, cao cao was not a fool. no one knows how many decoy tombs he created! but do not worry just yet. there is also bad news about sima yis tomb, which i have not finished telling you! sima yi also has more than one tomb! luo feng continued. what the hell? what is the situation with sima yi? did he learn from boss cao? luo feng nodded, on the treasure map, two locations are marked. one is the already discovered gaoyuan mausoleum. as for the other one, i will visit it when i have time, and you will learn more about it then! i really do not understand. why would sima yi create so many tombs? i am even more curious. how did zhuge liang know about sima yis tomb? the tombs were built during his lifetime, what other reason could there be? luo feng spoke, indeed, it was built during his lifetime. and let me tell you something that will make you happy: even zhuge liang was somewhat confused about sima yis tomb. the wording is very vague, which also leaves me quite desperate. as for why sima yi created so many tombs, i guess it might have something to do with the circumstances of that time! the circumstances? what do you mean? during the three kingdoms period, apart from the chaos, there were no other significant circumstances, right? luo feng said, you should know that the founders of tomb raiding had all more or less hailed from the three kingdoms era. cao cao even created the position of tomb raiding captain to finance his military! if you think boss cao was good at tomb raiding, he was actually only the third best. wait, what? damn! boss cao was only third in tomb raiding? then, who was the first? i know dong zhuo was amazing at tomb raiding. who else could be better at tomb raiding than boss cao besides dong zhuo? luo feng chuckled, of course, it is sun quan, a prominent figure in the tomb raiding world. although he raided fewer tombs than cao cao, they were all grand tombs! that is why some people call him the greatest tomb raider in history! damn! is that really true? i never read about this during the three kingdoms era. you must have missed it. it really happened, but the tomb raiding captain was later fictionalized as ghost blowing the lamp, so it became widely known! otherwise, not many people would have known about boss caos tomb raiding prowess! host, youre mistaken. the tombs sun quan raided were not fewer than boss caos! sun quan alone has covered more than half of chinas territory back at his prime. the only one who could compare with sun quan was dong zhuo! is that true? did sun quan really have such skills? luo feng smiled, sun quan had the skills, and they were quite good. however, he didnt raid tombs just for money but also to dismantle them. he built temples for sun jian using materials from the raided tombs, saying that they could not find good materials on land anymore! after all, for building imperial tombs, materials could not be subpar. why not make use of what was already available? what a pity. due to these three founding tomb raiders. almost all han dynasty tombs worth raiding had been raided. if they could find just one han dynasty tomb now, even one belonging to an ordinary official, it would be extremely valuable. during the han dynasty, filial piety governed the land, and so parents were buried lavishly. that is why there were many burial items in the tombs back then. during the stable times of the han dynasty, there were not many tomb raiders. but during the chaos of the three kingdoms period, these lavish tombs caught the attention of many warlords. this was also one of the reasons tomb raiding became rampant during the three kingdoms era. as luo feng chatted idly, he began excavating. yet, he found that today, the popularity of the livestream was still quite high even while they chatted. luo feng was surprised. but after some thought, he realized his viewers were trying to glean whatever info, however little, regarding the tombs from him. this was especially true for the treasure hunters who wanted to get rich. they were keeping an eye on what luo feng said, and once they learned any worthwhile news, they would probably set off to hunt for these tombs immediately. after all, luo feng did have two treasure maps in his possession. a week passed quickly. luo feng traversed the mountains and ridges of the qinling mountains. he had already scanned more than half of mount taibai. lets take a break; its already noon! that day, as luo feng took a rest at noon, he leaned against a large tree. he even asked li shishi to come over and massage his legs. oh boy. qin ruobings gaze seemed like it could kill. at that moment, luo feng had to resist his urge to tell her, if you want to pamper me, go ahead. stop being so arrogant. learn from su meiji, who is much more reserved. she does not show her affection in her words or actions, only keeping it in her heart. Chapter 345 - Chapter 345: The First Tomb Raider in History! (3) chapter 345: the first tomb raider in history! (3) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation why did luo feng believe that su meiji had feelings for him? it was just a hunch, really. after all, she seemed to care for him more with each passing day. once, during a late-night conversation, luo feng had leaned in to kiss her and found her eyes almost closing in response. their moment, however, had been interrupted by the insufferable qin rubing. sometimes luo feng suspected that the girl was doing it on purpose. it was clear to him that su meiji seemed to have a liking for him. however, whenever su meiji saw luo feng with li shishi, she did not appear jealous. instead, she maintained a good relationship with li shishi. was this a strategy to forge a bond with luo fengs potential mistress in the future? indeed, she demonstrated the grace of a wife from ancient times. on the other hand, qin rubing, the tall woman, lacked such grace and could only be a concubine at best. throughout their journey, they had passed through several areas in the qinling region with favorable fengshui, yet they had not encountered any grand tombs. in smaller locations, where there were only dozens of treasure markers, luo feng would allow the villagers to do the digging. he needed to rest, after all. whenever he gazed at li shishi in front of him, he yearned to hold her that very night. however, he decided to be patient. this beauty would be his eventually; all he needed was to wait for the right circumstances. after a three-kilometer trek, luo feng activated his system. intense golden light glittered radiantly at two spots damn, is this an ancient tomb? luo feng wondered as he scrutinized the direction of the mountain range. he could not discern any favorable fengshui in the area. puzzled, luo feng did not dwell too long on it and moved towards the marked treasure location. with a clang [ ding! youve dug up an ancient coin! ] [ ming dynasty! ] [ worth 1300 yuan! ] luo feng frowned slightly. does an ancient tomb truly exist in this area? though he had found an ancient coin, the fengshui here was mediocre at best. could it be a commoners tomb? damn! host, did you find another ancient tomb? with the appearance of this ancient coin, it must be an ancient tomb! could this possibly be the tomb of cao cao? has the host been circling around these past few days just to find cao caos tomb? damn! why would cao cao choose to be buried here? isnt he afraid that the spirits of the han dynasty would find him at night? hahaha, indeed, he cant suppress the spirits of changan. he should keep his distance even in death! i think our boss cao would not be afraid of the liu family! after all, they never claimed the emperorship! he could meet the previous emperors of the han dynasty after death! looking at the ancient coin, luo feng replied, whats this nonsense about cao caos tomb? this is a coin from the ming dynasty, and cao caos tomb was built during the three kingdoms period! however, there might indeed be a tomb underneath! with that, luo feng continued to dig. [ ding! youve discovered a corpse! ] [ ming dynasty! ] [ worth 2000 yuan! ] damn. only 2000 yuan. it must have been a poor person from ancient times. someone who would be unable to afford a coffin, and as a result, was buried on the spot. or perhaps they were a grave builder? or maybe the body was dumped here? ding! youve discovered a corpse. in just an hour luo feng had uncovered 14 corpses. along with numerous ancient coins and broken silver pieces that, when combined, weighed about 5 taels. could this be a joint burial tomb for an entire family? but even in joint burials, there would usually be burial artifacts. this whole setup seemed too frugal. luo feng was utterly frustrated! he could only cover up the bodies in this area, out of respect for the dead. of course, if the items were valuable, luo feng would take them regardless of whether the person was dead or alive. but if they were not worth much, they would remain buried here. subsequently, luo feng neaaecl towards tne second dense cluster ot treasure markers. Chapter 349 - Chapter 349: A Prime Minister’s Tomb? These Tomb Raiders Were Outrageous! (1) chapter 349: a prime ministers tomb? these tomb raiders were outrageous! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation with a soft squelching sound, luo feng quickly began to dig. as he excavated the soil, it was clear that it contained compacted earth and fragments of tomb bricks. strangely enough, the corpse he found came with no coffin. could this have been a sacrificial burial or perhaps a tomb construction worker? it was evident that the body was not of high value, so it could not have belonged to the tombs owner. though luo feng did not unearth many items, he was able to gain a basic understanding of the situation below. listen, everyone, he said, this should be an ancient tomb from the tang dynasty. the tomb has been raided, and the damage is quite severe. even fragments of the tomb bricks were dug out. i think the tomb below has most likely collapsed ! luo feng wandered around the area, trying to locate the main burial chamber and tomb passage. wow! is this the first tang dynasty tomb the host has discovered? tang dynasty tombs are usually found in guanzhong, and taibai mountain is clearly in guanzhong, so its actually quite normal to find one here, the host is so lucky, to think that he managed to discover a tang dynasty tomb when there werent even many around to begin with! what luck? this tomb has already been raided! forget it. if tomb raiders have been here, there probably wont be anything left inside a tang dynasty tomb, luo feng spoke up, ill try to find one of the raiders entrances and go straight down to see how severe the collapse is. although there were signs of tomb raiders, there were still plenty of treasure markers below. the strange occurrence made luo feng wonder why so many treasures remained even though the tomb had been plundered to the point of collapse. he speculated that the tomb raiders might have damaged the main structure while digging their tunnel, causing the treasures to be buried beneath the collapse. that was the only possible explanation, as a tomb visited by raiders would not normally retain this many treasures. quickly determining the main burial chambers location, luo feng then headed south to find the tomb passage. though the treasure markers in the tomb passage were fewer than those in the main burial chamber, they were still relatively abundant. based on the distribution of treasure markers below, the entire tomb chamber (including the living room and bedroom) should have been u-shaped. despite searching for over an hour, luo feng was unable to find the entrances that were supposed to have been left behind by the tomb raiders. how strange! why isnt there an entrance to be found? he wondered aloud. if the entrance that the tomb raiders dug out had caused the entire tomb chamber to collapse, the entrance must be directly above the main burial chamber. it should be obvious, so why, cant we find it? could the entrance have led to the tomb corridors? if the tomb raiders were really that professional, they wouldnt have caused the entire tomb chamber to collapse in the first place! luo feng was confident in his professional knowledge. if he was unable to find the tomb raiders entrance, the fault must have lied on his method, not his theory. resuming his search, luo feng continued, tang dynasty tombs generally face south, and it applies to from the emperors tombs to the commoners. the tomb passage should be right beneath my feet! he stopped and reexamined the main burial chambers position. as much as id like to dig straight down, lets do this the proper way! in theory, since the tomb chamber (living room and bedroom) had collapsed, luo feng could have dug straight into the main burial chamber. however, considering the unique structure of tang dynasty tombs, he abandoned this idea. tang dynasty tombs usually had a sloping descent, so if the tomb passage was at a depth of one meter, the main burial chamber could be seven or eight meters deep. thus, digging directly into the main burial chamber would mean digging very deep. with a soft squelching sound, ten minutes passed, then half an hour, and eventually two hours. luo feng and the wealthy second-generation heirs had dug a large pit over three meters deep, filled with compacted earth and fragments of tomb bricks. finally, they reached the structure of the tomb passage itself. the tomb passage is more than three meters deep! if so, the burial chamber must be over ten meters deep! thankfully, im a rather skilled treasure hunter! luo feng quietly praised himself, giving himself a mental pat on the back. with more squelching, luo feng continued to dig. the soil below suddenly became looser. suddenly, luo feng stopped and said, were about to break through. be careful not to step into any hollow spots. those who wish to head down with me, make yourselves known, as for the three cuties, its better to stick with me. i know youre curious, but ill protect you! get your equipment ready, namely, the oxygen tanks and gas masks! whoa, have they penetrated through? someone asked. what do you think? since theyre putting on their gear; that must be the case! i think youre talking about something else! a viewer joked. you noticed that? impressive, huh? another replied sarcastically. by the way, has the host already won over the three cuties? have they, you know, taken flight? yeah, the hosts tone sounds just like a man who has won the hearts of three cuties, another person chimed in. im so envious of those three cuties! one person lamented. no, wait, im actually envious of the host! another corrected. with seven or eight people in tow, luo feng put on an oxygen tank, slung it on his back, and prepared to lead the way down into the depths of the ancient tang dynasty tomb.. Chapter 350 - Chapter 350: A Prime Minister’s Tomb? These Tomb Raiders Were Outrageous! (2) chapter 350: a prime ministers tomb? these tomb raiders were outrageous! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation grabbing his swallowtail hoe, he continued digging and said, the rammed earth here still has reactions from the fragments of tomb bricks. below this, i believe, should be the tomb passage. although the burial chamber has collapsed, the tomb passage should be relatively intact. you can follow me down without worry! it was evident that the reason behind having only seven or eight people entering the tomb this time was due to most worrying about the possibility of another collapse, which could lead to their demise. however, under the surface, luo feng was actually testing the three sweethearts. if they did not follow him, what love towards him would there be to speak of? if they did not trust their man, then their relationships would merely be a plaything of fate, but in the end, they would realize they were not destined for one another. if any of them feared death and chose not to follow luo feng today, it would simply mean their love was not strong enough. yes, that was the kind of person he was. the one who is loved is always fearless. hahaha! lets hope the main burial chamber has not completely collapsed; otherwise, even if we reach it, we will have to dig our way in with one hoe stroke at a time luo feng knew that if the main burial chamber had collapsed, it would be a massive undertaking to excavate it. it would undoubtedly require a lot of time and effort. as luo feng dug deeper, his feet suddenly lost their footing, and a large amount of sand and soil began rolling downwards. luo feng warned everyone to be careful, as it was apparent that they had broken through to the tomb passage. he peered down into the collapsed area, but he could not see the bottom as it was pitch black. hahaha! the host is really something! have you dug through to the tomb passage? get the oxygen tanks ready and just go down. what are you all still waiting the viewers were overjoyed. a familiar sight was now replaying before them, the host had reached a familiar segment: entering the tomb. this was the part that everyone enjoyed watching the most. after all, where else could they see such a scenario except on television dramas? and those were just special effects, whereas this was a genuine tomb excavation. [ ding! you have discovered an ancient tomb worth 20 million yuan! the tomb dates back to the tang dynasty! ] my goodness! 20 million yuan! what had the tomb raiders done to this place? upon hearing the price, luo fengs heart immediately sank. the problem should not be too serious. let us descend first! one by one, the people above will lower the rope, and i will catch you below! luo feng calmly instructed. once the rope was secured, luo feng jumped down, and a short while later, he shouted from below, the tomb passage has collapsed, but not completely! we can still go through hehe, listening to you is better than reading for ten years! host, what does this mean? its not completely collapsed? why bother asking so much? just enter the tomb! luo feng was speechless; the tang dynasty tomb was more severely damaged than he had imagined. he initially thought that only the main burial chamber had collapsed. but now even the tomb passage had shown signs of collapse. everyone, come down. lets think of a solution. although part of it has collapsed, its only a small part of it. we can walk while clearing away the obstructing soil, luo feng shouted upwards. soon after, the first one to descend was his first wife, su meiji. as she came down using the rope, luo feng would definitely embrace her. indeed, while holding her, he sniffed slightly. she was a fragrant beauty. the second to descend was his second wife, qin rubing. not bad, she was also fragrant. the third girl, li shishi, asked worriedly if luo feng was alright after descending. of course, it was not that su meiji and qin rubing did not care about luo feng. but the concern of these two people was not expressed verbally. after coming down and seeing that luo fengs body showed no abnormalities, they naturally felt relieved. the steps head downward, meiji, you should know that this belongs to the tomb structure of the tang dynasty, right? after descending, and upon seeing the distinctive tang dynasty tomb structure that continually sloped downward, luo feng asked. thats right, tang dynasty tombs are a continuous downward slope. they are generally divided into six parts: long sloping tomb passage, entrance, shaft, sealed door, corridor, and burial chamber, su meiji responded. su meiji was not very knowledgeable about the tombs of the tang dynasty, but that was in the past. recently, she had been treasure-hunting with luo feng every day. as a particularly studious person, she must have made up for a lot of knowledge. but even with her preparations, she was still no match for luo feng, who had an external system that directly bequeathed him with knowledge. had luo feng put in honest work, there was no way he could have ever hoped to achieve what su meiji did. with such a degree of damage, we should not hold high hopes for the main chamber, luo feng said with clarity. even if there were valuable items in the burial chamber, they would have been mostly destroyed during the collapse. though there were many treasure points, luo feng felt that perhaps they were only some fragmented treasures. this should be a professional tomb raiders entrance! after walking a few meters into the tomb passage, luo feng saw a hole above his head. moreover, the surrounding area had not collapsed. this meant that the people who had dug down were undoubtedly very professional. they went straight to the main burial chamber. it seemed that more than one tomb robber had been here. otherwise, how could the subsequent unprofessional tomb robbers have caused this place to collapse? after walking down the sloping path for over an hour, they had to dig through the collapsed soil along the way, which was quite time-consuming. after walking down the slope for about 80 meters, they reached a level tomb passage. of course, a slope descending 80 meters did not necessarily mean a vertical drop of 80 meters. instead, it referred to the length of the slope. looking ahead, there was a flat straight path about ten meters long. on the walls to the left and right of the path, there were damaged stone brick walls. walking over for a closer look, it seemed like this was a passageway leading to the main tomb chamber. strictly speaking, if it was a passageway, then it was only separated from the tomb chamber by a single wall. in essence, the passageway was already considered part of the main tomb chamber. in other words, the passageway was like the entrance hall to a house. moreover, there should have been epitaphs in the passageway, but luo feng looked around and could not find any. he assumed that tomb robbers had taken them. the surrounding walls showed signs of the previous existence of stone brick walls, but luo feng was puzzled. were these stone brick walls forcefully removed? where had they gone to? tomb raiders searching in tombs were like three-year-olds who loved candy they were driven by money. it was inconceivable that they would dismantle these tomb bricks piece by piece. did they really have that much idle time? its okay, well unveil this mystery step by step! luo feng continued toward the tomb chamber, picking up a flashlight and shining it ahead. the situation in front of him became apparent. luo feng was at a loss for words. it seemed that the collapse of the tomb chamber was more severe than he had imagined. the tomb chamber was quite large, probably covering an area of about 1000 square meters. half of the tomb chambers ceiling had collapsed. as for the burial items well, he did not see any, except for a single coffin and piles of collapsed earth. the collapse of the tomb chamber could have been overlooked if it were not for the floor tiles, which seemed to have been pried open as if someone had dug three feet deep into the ground. luo feng was utterly bewildered. what kind of tomb raiders had operated at this site? how ruthless could they be? after stealing the burial items, did they really have to take the floor tiles as well? goodness, what kind of ancient tomb is this? its so tragic! even the tomb chambers floor tiles have been dug up? could it be the tomb owners enemy? normal tomb robbers wouldnt dig like this, right? youre not a tomb robber yourself, so how do you know they arent interested in the floor tiles? what if the tiles were valuable treasures? at that moment, luo feng stared at the collapsed ceiling. structurally speaking, the collapsed ceiling and the earth above were balanced, so it should not have collapsed any further. he reassured everyone before leading them forward. once inside, luo feng was even more astonished. there were no intact floor tiles to be found. it was absolutely ruthless. i think we should leave. all the good stuff is gone, and it could still collapse! qin rubing suggested. its fine. it wont collapse anymore. lets just see whats going on here, luo feng replied, knowing that many gold treasure markers were buried underneath the rubble. however, its value of 20 million had been severely compromised due to the damage. theres a stone tablet here! luo feng quickly discovered a large stone block. the location of the stone tablet appeared to have been moved, as if it had been placed there casually. luo feng quickly looked at the stone tablet and, with a smile, revealed the tomb owners identity: this should be the tomb of a prime minister from the tang dynasty. Chapter 351 - Chapter 351: Identity of the Tomb Owner Confirmed! chapter 351: identity of the tomb owner confirmed! another tomb below? a tomb within a tomb? (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation good heavens! a prime minister from the tang dynasty? who exactly was it? host, tell us quickly, which one was it? from what i recall, in the tang dynasty, there was a system of three departments and six ministries, right? how did a prime minister come about? heh, who said there wasnt one? can you stop showing off now? your knowledge of history is only half-baked! luo feng explained, during the tang dynasty, there were indeed prime ministers, but it depended on the time period. for a while, the position of chancellor was a semi-official title. inwardly, luo feng pointed out, this shouldnt be the main point, right? whether the tomb owner was a prime minister or not, it didnt matter. it was merely an official title. if dumb *ss were an official title, then even those two characters would sound quite impressive. of course, luo feng did not keep his viewers in suspense. he pointed at the tombstone and said, this is the tomb of yuan zai! who that? and here thought it would be wei zheng or fang xuanling! i dont understand, which prime minister is this? seems like hes from the bao ying period, right? during emperor daizongs reign! damn! this guy was a major treacherous minister! our host has hit the jackpot! he has dug up a treacherous minister! what? hit the jackpot? this man was incredibly corrupt! even before becoming a prime minister, he was already extremely greedy. after assuming the position, he practically fleeced the entire bureaucracy! im telling you, his tomb must be worth a fortune! hit the jackpot? sure, i mightve hit the jackpot, but not in the way you all are imagining! having confirmed that this is that mans tomb the burial items here should have been worth extraordinary amounts of money. but in reality, their worth is a mere 20 million. if the tomb hadnt collapsed, adding two more zeroes to that figure might not have been an overestimation. unfortunately, once it had collapsed, its value had truly plummeted. lets dig and see first. even if it has collapsed, perhaps theres still something valuable left behind! luo feng spoke casually. he was naturally unhappy about it. it had taken so much effort to dig up a tang tomb with such a high-ranking occupant, only for it to ultimately collapse luo feng felt truly stifled. it was not about the money, because luo feng did not lack money. what he needed were numerous tang dynasty artifacts to enrich his museum. after all, foreigners were quite fascinated by the tang dynasty, and tang artifacts held a very high status internationally. goodness, the golden light from the markers buried underneath is so dense, isnt it? how many broken treasures are there? of course, it is worth mentioning that as luo fengs treasure detection level increased the value indicators for his treasures no longer showed red, orange, yellow, or green price prompts. all that was left were golden lights. this was the reason luo feng had been unable to determine the value of the items below all this time. (ps: i forgot to mention this, sorry, i thought ive talked about it before.)o [ ding! corpse! ] [ tang dynasty! ] [ value: 2000 yuan! ] [ corpse! another corpse! ] [ corpse! tang dynasty! ] as they excavated the collapsed tomb chamber, one corpse after another was unearthed. their numbers kept increasing. it made luo feng feel that something was off. could it be that these were the bodies of tomb raiders from the tang dynasty who had been buried here? even if that were the case, there were too many of these bodies in just half an hour, they had dug up more than thirty bodies. luo feng speculated once more, but without giving it much thought, he walked past the coffins in front of him and headed towards the dense golden light beneath his feet. thump, thump, thump. this ground is solid? thump, thump, thump. still solid. after trying more than ten different spots, all of them were solid. luo feng was now utterly baffled. were they all really solid? how could there still be treasures underground? could there be a natural mine beneath them? host, what are you knocking on? are there any more treasures down there? with this level of damage, even if there are any treasures, im afraid theyve already been dug up by others, right? accept the reality, host. theres nothing here! luo feng grabbed a pickaxe and laughed, dont worry. what if there really is something? these tomb raiders wouldnt have bothered digging three feet deep otherwise! luo feng led the others in digging vigorously. when they ran out of oxygen, they replaced the tanks. after more than an hour. they had dug a meter deep into the ground beneath the tomb chamber. even so, they still had not found a single treasure. however, the treasure indicators continued to shine brightly below them. what is it? why is it buried so deep? luo feng was on the verge of going insane. another hour passed. still, no treasure had been found. however, the golden light still glowed radiantly underneath him. damn! is the host going crazy? yeah, theyve dug several meters already. are they still digging? hahaha, the host is so stubborn. weve already said its a place thats been ransacked by tomb raiders, yet he still wont believe it? does he think he can find what the tomb raiders left behind? at that moment clang! luo fengs swallowtail hoe struck something, and the sound echoed through the tomb chamber. [ ding! youve discovered an ancient tomb! ] [ era: ming dynasty! ] [ value: ] what the hell? what is this? is there another ancient tomb below? a ming dynasty tomb at that? oh my god. at this moment, luo feng felt as if ten thousand expletives were galloping through his mind. hahaha! that clang just now, im sure it was bedrock. congratulations to our host for digging up another large slab of bluestone! why is the host frozen? did something scare him silly? the host must be in desoair. right? its just too tragic. if i were in this situation, id be in despair too! haha, after two hours, theyve only dug up a single rock. anyone would be upset! Chapter 352 - Chapter 352: Identity of the Tomb Owner Confirmed! chapter 352: identity of the tomb owner confirmed! another tomb below? a tomb within a tomb? (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng was at a loss for words. how could this be happening? luo feng simply could not understand how there could be a ming dynasty tomb underneath a tang dynasty tomb. after all, the chances of a tomb being located beneath another tomb were extremely slim. although this phenomenon had occurred in history, it was truly a rare occurrence. the key question was, why would there be a ming dynasty tomb under the tang dynasty tomb? even if there had been a qin dynasty tomb or a tomb from the pre-qin period under the tang tomb, luo feng would not have found it surprising. it was possible that this area had good feng shui, and pre-qin period tombs were first buried here, followed by the tang dynasty tombs. however, the tomb owners from the pre-qin period had dug deep, while the tang dynasty dug less deeply, unaware that there were already burials in the area. but even so, when the tang dynasty people were digging, they should have realized that the ground had been previously disturbed by human activity. all these factors made the presence of a tomb beneath another tomb a rare occurrence. it could only have happened under a series of coincidences, after all. due to this, the fact that there was a ming dynasty tomb underneath a tang dynasty tomb was truly baffling. could it be some kind of tectonic movement that brought the two tombs together? but these tombs could only be a little over a thousand years apart. how could the movement be so significant? its not like its a fossil thats hundreds of millions of years old! at that moment, luo feng decided to stop pondering the mystery and continued digging instead. it was evident that the object he had just uncovered with a clang was not a large bluestone slab but rather a smooth, light-blue brick-like object. goodness, its not a large bluestone slab! someone exclaimed. its a stone box! did the host really dig up something valuable? how come the tomb raiders didnt take this with them? upon seeing the stone brick box, everyones reaction was that luo feng had discovered yet another treasure. this isnt a stone box. its a tomb brick! i think theres an ancient tomb beneath this! luo feng announced. as soon as he said this, it caused a great stir in his chat. what? theres a tomb underneath? you must be joking! a tomb within a tomb? luo feng nodded, though it may sound incredible that these two tombs are only a few meters apart, im confident this is the case! with that, luo feng continued excavating. at this point, manv archaeological teams across the country began to take notice of the extraordinary discovery. such an occurrence was extremely rare, even on a national scale. the hosts luck is incredible! who would have thought that there would be a tomb within a tomb in a collapsed area with treasure? by 6 pm, luo feng stopped digging for the day and took everyone out for dinner. as the sky darkened, luo feng received a phone call from gu santong. hello, mr. gil? yes, i can confirm that there should be a tomb within a tomb down there! alright, you can come over if you want. after all, the tomb below is bound to be larger than yuan zais tomb! luo feng spoke into the phone while gu santong also understood that such a tomb was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and decided to lead his team to the site in person. the structure of the tomb below has been almost determined! after digging at different points, we found the tombs ceiling at varying depths! theres only one explanation: the tomb below has an arched structure! furthermore, although we havent excavated enough to determine the exact dynasty of the tomb below, i have already made a preliminary guess! however, its just a guess. you can consider my analysis, but it might not be accurate! luo feng continued, another thing worth adding is that the tomb below might be a ming dynasty tomb! upon hearing this, the people in the livestream chat immediately became agitated. what? ming dynasty? are you serious? huh!? i thought it was a modern tomb! ming dynasty? are you sure youre not joking, host? we could guess that the tomb below is from before the tang dynasty, but it definitely shouldnt be after the tang dynasty, right? after all, the tang dynasty tomb could only have been built on top if it came later, right? exactly, what kind of logic leads to the conclusion that theres a ming dynasty tomb below? unless the tang dynasty tomb is fake and its actually a qing dynasty tomb, then we might believe it! indeed, these viewers were not fools. they had basic logic. initially, luo feng had the same thoughts. why couldnt the tomb below be from before the tang dynasty? why did it have to be a ming dynasty tomb? with a smile, luo feng explained, different dynasties have different tomb structures and materials! for example, tang dynasty tombs usually have plain bricks or rope-pattern bricks. yuan zais tomb used rope-pattern bricks. song dynasty tombs mostly used gray bricks. we wont discuss the yuan dynasty, as tombs from that period are unlikely to be found in this area. before the tang dynasty, geometric pattern bricks were common! the tomb below uses green bricks. although green bricks appeared during the han dynasty, it wasnt until the ming dynasty that large-scale ancient tomb excavations revealed the use of green bricks. moreover, the vaulted ceiling of the main burial chamber that we just dug up is a structure unique to ming dynasty tombs! my guess is not a bold one; its quite in line with reality! although luo feng had already confirmed through his special means that it was a ming dynasty tomb, he still needed to provide a reasonable explanation. ha, do you think ill believe that? anyway, its impossible for a ming dynasty tomb to be under a tang dynasty tomb! exactly, shouldnt there be a chronological order? luo feng replied, i dont care if you believe it or not. right now, all im thinking about is whose ming dynasty tomb it might be down there. we can rule out imperial tombs, as almost all the ming dynasty imperial tombs have been discovered, and the fengshui of this area is not suitable for an imperial tomb.. Chapter 353 - Chapter 353: Identity of the Tomb Owner Confirmed! chapter 353: identity of the tomb owner confirmed! another tomb below? a tomb within a tomb? (3) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation i surmise that the owner of the ming dynasty tomb must have discovered the excellent fengshui here and noticed the tang dynasty tomb as well! constructing a tomb is already a massive project, and building one beneath another tomb is even more challenging! of course, there is one advantage to itit makes it difficult for tomb robbers to find! after all, grave robbers who first come to the upper tomb will only plunder this place and wont discover the one beneath it, luo feng explained. he actually admired the bold idea of the ming dynasty tomb owner. first, they had confirmed the excellent fengshui here. then, they accidentally discovered that someone had already been buried here. at that time, it was inappropriate to dismantle the existing tomb and occupy the site themselves. especially in ancient times, as doing so would be considered disturbing the deceased. but building a tomb beneath an ancient one would have a stabilizing effect in terms of fengshui. moreover, it was a tomb of a prime minister. another essential purpose was to prevent theft since no one wants to be disturbed after death. otherwise, why would so many tomb builders in ancient times be killed by the tomb owners? it was to ensure that the tombs location remained undiscovered. i think the host is talking nonsense. it must be a tomb from the pre-qin period! hahaha, thats right! i cannot believe it either! how could it not follow logic? luo feng interjected, do not dwell on this point. in addition to the tomb bricks and the unique ming dynasty tomb structure, i have compelling evidence too! what? you have evidence? tell us! su meiji was initially skeptical, but now she was very curious. do you remember the mass burial pit not far from here? it held more than a dozen people, along with copper coins and broken silver! i was puzzled at first, but if there is a ming dynasty tomb here, it all starts to make sense! those mass burial pits must contain the workers who built the ming dynasty tomb! luo feng explained. wow! when you connect the dots like this, it does make some sense! everyone was amazed, as most had all but forgotten about the seemingly endless mass burial sites outside. but why were they buried separately? su meiji asked. because the tomb owners identity was somewhat special! luo feng replied. what does that have to do with their identity? qin rubing looked at luo feng curiously. luo feng said, building a tomb is a colossal project. unlike modern times with excavators, the ming dynasty had to rely on manual labor! only a powerful figure could gather so many people to dig a tomb! of course, not too many tombs would be built at the same time, but they took many years to construct. thus, the time span was extensive, inevitably resulting in many deaths! when someone died, they were taken to the side and buried. as people died every year, they were buried separately, resulting in many separate burial pits. perhaps once the tomb was completed, the tomb owner would not let the tomb builders live. the mass grave i excavated previously may have been the last group of people hilried alive- the earlier nits with a dozen or so people or seven or eight people were likely the builders who died from exhaustion during the short-term construction. there was no other explanation for this. that was how things worked in ancient timeshuman lives were as insignificant as grass. that was the nature of a feudal dynasty. listening to the hosts analysis, it does make sense! so is there really a ming dynasty tomb below? even now, i still think its a bit far-fetched! luo feng chuckled, stood up after resting, and said, i also find it a bit far-fetched, but when all other explanations have been ruled out, were left with only the most incredible one! lets keep digging and see for ourselves.. the truth lies beneath us! Chapter 354 - Chapter 354: Luxurious! Simply Luxurious! Burial Grounds Befitting an Emperor! (1) chapter 354: luxurious! simply luxurious! burial grounds befitting an emperor! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation while carrying his swallowtail hoe and wearing a headlamp, luo feng had to figure out how to enter the ancient tomb below. luo feng, how should we get in? su meiji asked curiously. to enter, we must first understand how ming dynasty tombs were built! luo feng explained. why is that important? qin rubing asked, puzzled. well, think about it if it were me, how would i build it? if i were to build a tomb right underneath another tang dynasty tomb, the easiest way to proceed is to go through the tang dynasty tombs main burial chamber! the partial collapse of the main burial chamber was actually caused by the construction of the ming dynasty tomb! after breaking through, the tomb owner would transport materials down. moreover, they could remove the floor tiles, burial objects, and so on from the tomb above, and send them down for their own use! it is for this reason that the impression we got from yuan zais tomb feels as if it has already been looted! and they even deliberately scattered some tang dynasty jade to confuse people and make them think the tomb had been robbed! of course, this is but a simple trick, meant to pull wool over tomb raiders eyes, but its quite effective! luo feng would have been deceived by these methods if not for the golden light still visible below. the master of this ming dynasty tomb was indeed a cunning fox. at first, he thought the treasures indicated by the markers were buried in the collapsed soil, but it turned out to be hidden deeper. this should be the location of the tomb passage for the ming dynasty tomb below! after searching for a while, luo feng pointed to the ground beneath his feet. most ming dynasty tombs are flat, so the difference in elevation wont be too significant! to get in, the first method is to dig through directly, but i think thats too violent and time-consuming. i dont like it! secondly, we can look for the escape tunnels left by the tomb builders! third. we can excavate the tomb dassace and walk straight in! digging out the tomb passage isnt difficult. the challenge is the brick wall between the passage and the main burial chamber. removing it brick by brick is too laborious! the most time-saving method is to find the escape tunnel left by the tomb builders! this escape tunnel usually runs through the tomb passage and the main burial chamber and is hidden in inconspicuous places. its either directly beneath the tomb passage or on the side, which is most appropriate! luo feng explained as he analyzed these scattered thoughts, which left everyone else somewhat confused. its right here! familiar with ancient tombs and being able to see the scattered golden light in a long, narrow space, luo feng was certain it was the secret escape tunnel dug by the tomb builders. because the real tomb passage would undoubtedly have more treasures. this is it. lets start digging! without wasting time, luo feng lifted his hoe and began working. after about two hours, they finally dug out the secret tunnel. it was zhang shunyong who had located it. weve found it, luo feng! hurry up! yes, weve dug through! luo feng smiled. it seems that the overseers discovered the tunnel secretly dug by the tomb builders and sealed it off here! he sighed and continued, in ancient times, tomb builders always wanted to escape, but the overseers werent just sitting idly by. most of the secretly dug tunnels were eventually discovered. has master gu santong arrived? upon hearing the sound of a helicopter outside, luo feng decided to put off their plans to enter the tomb temporarily to wait for gu santongs arrival. soon, gu santong had arrived within the tang dynasty tomb. little luo, what have you found? any new discoveries? he asked. of course, weve found the secret tunnel dug by the tomb builders. now we can take a shortcut into the ming dynasty tomb below! luo feng flicked his nose and said, you can bring your team to conduct an archaeological study of the tang dynasty tomb. well head down first. alright, be careful! gu santong advised. lets go, follow me! luo feng took the lead, with su meiji hesitating for a moment before following him. qin rubing and li shishi followed as well. first wife, second wife, third wife C it seemed so orderly that luo feng could not help but feel delighted. his only concern now was whether they would still get along so harmoniously while doing night activities together. hahaha! the escape tunnel was quite low. after crawling for several meters, luo feng discovered a corpse. a few meters further, he found seven or eight more corpses. there were no valuable items found on them. they were too poor. after encountering many corpses, they finally reached the end of the tunnel. its a brick wall, luo feng. can we pry it open? su meiji asked. it shouldnt be too difficult! luo feng tapped the dense brick wall with his swallowtail hoe, producing a hollow thud. he then pulled out his jungle blade that was capable of overcoming mountains and crossing rivers. the group marveled at luo fengs skills. they had encountered similar situations before and were used to his expertise. in about 20 minutes, luo feng had cleared enough space in the brick wall for a person to pass through. wow! our host is truly amazing! are they going to enter the tomb now? this is more than just amazing! i think our host is like a reincarnation of the god of literature and zhang qiling! is there anything he doesnt know? i really dont know how much knowledge is stored in our hosts head.. in the field of treasure hunting, theres nothing he doesnt recognize and nothing he doesnt know! Chapter 355 - Chapter 355: Luxurious! Simply Luxurious! Burial Grounds Befitting an Emperor! (2) chapter 355: luxurious! simply luxurious! burial grounds befitting an emperor! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation moreover, he has even mastered the art of fengshui that was developed by the ancients! of course. these things were said for the benefit of the viewers watching the livestream. indeed, it was for this reason that the three girls held him in such high esteem. lets go in! oxygen tanks and gas masks will suffice! as for hidden traps and mechanisms, you all have been following me on these tomb explorations for a while now. those things found in novels could scarcely be found in reality! luo feng glanced at the people behind him. what he spoke was the truth. it was impossible for ancient tombs to be filled with traps and mechanisms everywhere. not to mention whether the ancients had such skills to begin with. even if they did, these contraptions would have become useless after the thousands of years had passed since their construction. at most, they would have dug some pits. however, with the swallowtail hoes life-prolonging effect, luo feng was practically invincible in the face of such traps. for example, several times when digging holes, luo feng almost fell down, but the swallowtail hoes effects would immediately rescue him, grabbing onto ledges automatically. thus, with the swallowtail hoe in hand, luo feng had no fear as he held his head high and led the way. holy crap! this is so luxurious! its so huge! when luo feng and his party stepped over the half-meter brick wall, the scene inside left everyone in shock. despite shining his flashlight forward, there was no end of the tomb chamber in sight. how could it not be huge? there was even a courtyard and doorways inside the tomb chamber. it was like a miniature palace. it was evident that the tombs owner was wealthy, but due to the emperors authority, they must have restrained themselves. otherwise, it would have been even more luxurious. zhao gaos tomb they encountered earlier was enormous, but in terms of luxury, it could not compare to the one they were in now. during the ming dynasty, due to the societys productivity and population, the scale of tomb construction became increasingly luxurious, which made sense. luo feng, whose tomb is this? why is it so huge? qin rubing looked at everything in front of her, pinched herself, and could hardly believe that this was an underground palace. i dont know yet; lets go in and find out! luo feng shook his head. he was not a deity and as such, could not possibly know of the tomb owners identity right after stepping into their tomb. without saying much more, he headed straight inside. the tomb passage led to an enormous coffin. on either side of the coffin, there were three more coffins. it appeared to be a joint burial tomb. but why was it in this location? they used a guanyin stone? does the tomb owner not have a son? upon seeing the material of the stone pillars beside the coffin, luo feng immediately smiled. guanyin stone? whats the situation? why does it mean they didnt have a son? is there a story behind this? li shishi did not understand and curiously asked. hehe, isnt it simple? guanyin, the goddess of mercy, is known for bestowing children. who would normally display a guanyin stone? when found in ancient tombs, they must have been placed by someone who didnt have a son! luo feng laughed, it seems that the tomb owner had issues in that department. after all, someone this powerful, who could build such a massive tomb, would have no problems in procuring women. after changing several partners, they are bound to have a son, unless the problem lies with the man himself! however, in ancient times, people did not believe it was the mans issue; and they blamed the women instead! so, those women probably were not well-regarded by the tomb owner when they were alive, not knowing that he was the real culprit to begin with. then, if he had no son, who built the tomb for him? qin rubing asked. haha, for such a wealthy person, it doesnt really matter whether they had a son or not. lets go inside. luo feng playfully ruffled qin rubings hair, noticing that she was becoming more and more naive, and chuckled. he walked towards the tomb chambers entrance. this tomb owner was likely not a merchant! luo feng said. ah? how do you imow that? could you tell from the fengshui? li shishi jokingly asked. dummy, of course not. did you take me for a charlatan? luo feng rolled his eyes, how many layers of coffins do you see? it looks quite large, probably several layers! qin rubing said. its nine layers! luo feng nodded, who would dare to use such a massive coffin with nine layers? in ancient times, even if a merchant was wealthy, they might build a more luxurious tomb, but they wouldnt dare use an inappropriate specification. if you dared to use a nine-layered coffin for yourself, someone would report you, and you would be waiting for your property to be confiscated and your execution! luo feng continued, generally, ancient merchants didnt have the guts to challenge imperial authority! hearing this, qin rubing frowned, could this be an imperial tomb? but that doesnt seem right. the fengshui layout here is said to be unfit for an imperial tomb, isnt it? since its not an imperial tomb, why would they be so bold as to use a nine-layered coffin? su meiji asked. im not sure, but finding the epitaph might help us understand! luo feng replied. there were many people in ancient times who wanted to be emperors. they dared not express such wishes while they were alive, but what if when they were dead? who would stop them? as long as they killed everyone involved in the tomb construction, their secrets could be protected. the specifications of this tomb are quite high. although not quite on the level of an imperial tomb, its close to the scale of an imperial mausoleum! yes, is there any chance it could surpass zhao gaos tomb? dont think about it. zhao gao was a powerful figure in the qin dynasty. for a period, he held great influence. were there such powerful figures in the ming dynasty? there were many such figures in the ming dynasty, right? Chapter 356 - Chapter 356: Luxurious! Simply Luxurious! Burial Grounds Befitting an Emperor! (3) chapter 356: luxurious! simply luxurious! burial grounds befitting an emperor! (3) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation the tomb of zhao gao must at least contain the imperial jade seal. what other treasure could be more incredible than that? as the livestream audience chatted, master gu who was leading his team on an archaeological exploration of the upper level had heard of the massive scale of the tomb below, and naturally, they descended to investigate. master gu, youve made it! luo feng greeted him upon noticing his arrival. ahead of them lay the entrance to a corridor, guarded by a two-meter-high stone stele. yes, i heard that youve discovered a grand tomb, so i came down to join the excitement! gu santong shone his flashlight on the stele, puzzled, its blank. theres nothing on it? no inscription? luo feng also looked over, stroking his chin in contemplation. haha, no need to examine it further. the tombs owner must have been killed by the emperor! what? su meiji was confused. what was going on? a tombstone without inscriptions indicates one of two things, explained luo feng. first, the original stele was replaced with a blank one. second, the tomb was completed, but the owner hadnt died yet. luo feng, didnt you say that for high-ranking individuals in ancient times, tomb constructions wouldnt stop until the owner died? su meiji interjected. take, for example, the tomb of qin shihuang. construction work had continued until his death. even after the tomb was completed, they would still find trivial tasks to do, just to continue working on the tomb, as doing otherwise would imply that he was already dead. emperors, like most other people, did not appreciate people cursing them to die. influential figures likely shared the same mentality. as for lesser figures? even if they held such thoughts, it would be futile. did they have the money to maintain a group of workers to continue construction? of course not. this is a sealed stele! the tombs owner must have faced a great calamity, uncertain if they could survive. so, they prepared a sealed stele! that means if they survived, they would inscribe it! if they didnt survive, it would remain a blank stele! clearly, there are no inscriptions, so the owner didnt escape the calamity! considering the grand scale of the tomb, the only person with the power to target such an important figure would be the emperor! su meiji blinked a few times before nodding. indeed, your analysis is well-reasoned! however, because of this, the identity of the tombs owner remains a mystery! lamented qin rubing. thats not necessarily true! lets open the coffin and see. there might be a surprise waiting for us! luo feng pushed open the coffin lid, not the central large coffin, but the smaller one beside it. are there any remains in there? yes! luo feng nodded. the tombs owner was not buried here, but there are people in the accompanying burial coffins. this is getting interesting! were these women? had they died from illness beforehand or were they killed for the burial? without hesitation, luo feng proceeded to open the second, then the third coffin. all of them contained human remains. is it possible that all these women fell sick and died prematurely? or were they unwilling to be buried with the owner and were killed instead? however, the tombs owner would typically kill them right before his own death and place them inside. but the owner wasnt buried, so how could he have killed the women first? luo feng did not ponder this further, immediately opening the large coffin meant for the tombs owner. empty? nothing at all? luo feng laughed, what a ruthless person, not even attending his own burial, yet killing the women one by one beforehand! lets move on. since its empty, we should search for other tombstones, luo feng suggested. but doesnt the tomb owner already have a blank stele? qin rubing asked. since the women were buried prematurely, there must be tombstones for them! however, because the owner never entered the tomb, their tombstones might be placed outside the burial chamber, luo feng explained.. Chapter 360 - Chapter 360: Sakura Nation Shaken! Their National Treasure Has Been Unearthed! (1) chapter 360: sakura nation shaken! their national treasure has been unearthed! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation hahahaha! at that moment, luo feng, looking at the blade in his hand, wore a smile as radiant as a blooming flower. what is the host laughing at? what kind of laughter is that? damn, is he possessed? why is he behaving so strangely? master gu, run, the host seems to be cursed. luo fengs laughter was so eerie that it sent chills down everyones spine. late in the night, in an ancient tomb, such laughter was more than enough to frighten people. at this moment, master gu turned his head, looked at luo feng and asked, little luo, what is the matter? hahaha, i found a great treasure. what other reason could there be? luo fengs smile widened gradually as he burst into hearty laughter. master gu walked briskly over to him. anything that luo feng would call a treasure had to be something remarkable indeed. little luo, what kind of treasure is it? to think youre laughing so heartily because of it? this is the treasure! luo feng raised his hand, pointing at the sword on the table. a sword! a sword? yes, master gu, look closely! luo feng began to explain, this is the myoka muramasa. huh?? what kind of sword is it? it sounds japanese, doesnt it? also, why does this sword look like the ancient swords forged in their nation? gu santong had a pretty good understanding of the sakura nation. he looked at the text and the shape of the sword, and immediately made a few acute observations. it resembles them because it is one! luo feng firmly stated. after nodding, he picked up the knife by its handle. it was a sword more than a meter long, with the handle occupying one-third of its length. this style of knife is often seen in anime and television dramas, usually as a sword from the sakura nation. this sword has a widely known name, yes, it is the demon blade muramasa! upon hearing luo fengs words, a look of sudden realization appeared on gu santongs face. he had heard of this name before. damn! is this the sword from the sakura nation? the legendary demon blade muramasa? how did a japanese sword end up here? host, can you bring it closer, so we can get a better look? upon hearing this, luo feng displayed the sword, inch by inch, in front of everyone. the lotus sutra, remember this name well! he declared. to understand an artifact, you must know the background of where it comes from, otherwise, youll just be left in the dark! take this sword, for example. its clearly from the sakura nation, but why is it here? simple, it was a tribute. during the tang dynasty, the sakura nation overestimated their strength and sent out a hundred thousand naval forces to attack goryeo, a vassal of the tang dynasty, using goryeo as a stepping stone to directly attack the tang dynasty. but they were annihilated upon landing! realizing the disparity, the sakura nation sent people to learn from the advanced culture of the tang dynasty. at that time, the status of the sakura nation was quite low, and they were obligated to provide tributes every year. but one cannot deny that this nation had great learning ability. otherwise, their current sitting posture and clothing wouldnt be so similar to our ancient times. they simply learned from us. after luo feng finished speaking, he picked up another sword. take a good look, dont these two swords look alike? was this also a tribute to the tang dynasty? gu santong asked. no, this was a tribute or perhaps a gift to the ming dynasty. by that time, the sakura nation had learned a lot of the central plains culture, and the lotus sutra engraved on the sword proves everything. it was simple. one sword was a tribute to the tang dynasty, while the other was a tribute to the ming dynasty. the tang dynasty sword was likely passed down from yuan zais tomb. moreover, you should all know that muramasa is not the name of a single sword, unlike the qixing sword or the taia sword. it refers to a category of swords! in other words, all swords made by the muramasa family in the sakura nation were called muramasa! the most famous of them was the myoka muramasa! swords are not demons, they become so through human use. the muramasa were a family of swordsmiths living in the sakura nation. the swords or spears they forged were all named muramasa. the swords of the sakura nation, due to their excellent forging technique and a combination of strength and sharpness, hold an important place in the history of world weaponry. muramasa swords, with their superior quality and frequent use during the constant warfare of the sengoku period, gradually gained fame. however, due to the widespread use of muramasa swords, many members of the tokugawa clan were injured by them, and tokugawa leyasu believed that the muramasa held a curse against the tokugawa clan, and hence ordered a ban on the use and wearing of muramasa swords. as the edo shogunate established by the tokugawa clan gradually stabilized and the sakura nation entered the relatively peaceful edo period (1603-1867), more and more strange stories about people being inexplicably injured by the muramasa swords appeared, and the muramasa gradually gained the reputation of being a demon sword up to this day. the most famous of the muramasa swords today is called myoka muramasa. as the content of the lotus sutra is engraved on its blade, it is named as such (which shows that this sword has a deep connection with the nichiren sect of buddhism in the sakura nation, which is also known as the lotus sect). the myoka muramasa was likely forged in the 16th century and was the cherished sword of kato kiyomasa, the first lord of the saga domain.. Chapter 361 - Chapter 361: Sakura Nation Shaken! Their National Treasure Has Been Unearthed! (2) chapter 361: sakura nation shaken! their national treasure has been unearthed! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation it could be said that this sword was one of the finest among the tributes of its time! luo feng chuckled and stated. if this sword were to be discovered in japan, it would undoubtedly be hailed as a national treasure! holy cow! who would have thought that wed see foreign national treasures in our own lands? haha, bet youre shocked now, arent you? at this moment, viewers from japan watching the livestream were as astounded as luo fengs local fans upon seeing a yongle encyclopedia, a nine zhou ding, and a imperial jade seal. as the camera panned to the famous demon blade muramasa, they recognized it as their national treasure almost instantly. this is our prized possession! yes, indeed, a national treasure that belongs to us! the livestreaming room was quickly filled with viewers who, using special methods, logged onto the website with the sole purpose of admiring their national treasure. here is another tribute! luo feng had just put down the muramasa, when another blade from sakura countrv anneared. this is goro nyudo masamune! astonishingly, yet another famous blade had appeared. this sword is on par with the muramasa!! luo feng carefully examined the blade after picking it up. while this sword might not be as well-known as the muramasa, it was actually forged by a grandmaster, who happened to be the mentor of the creator of the muramasa. they share the same lineage! the fame of the muramasa is mainly perpetuated through anime and light novels. after all, creators tended to spice up their works to make them more appealing, and through this, the myth of the muramasa had only grown stronger and more mysterious with time. however, for goro nyudo masamune domestic viewers might not be aware of it, but viewers from japan were certainly no strangers to it. this blade had been frequently used in several games, after all. its popularity in their country is equal to that of the muramasa. quickly, luo feng took a look at another blade. it was shimmering coldly, and the handle was engraved with 16 chrysanthemum flowers. brothers, this is another national treasure of japan! luo feng called out. some were quick to express their discontent. whats this? after the muramasa, you bring out another blade? and you even dare to call it a national treasure? once the muramasa has been brought out, you might as well skip the others! indeed, domestically, the muramasa was better known. other weaponry from the nation did not share the same acclaim within chinese borders. hehe, if the muramasa is a national treasure, then this blade is definitely a treasure among treasures! this blade is called kiku-lchimonji norimune! you can consider it an item belonging to ancient japanese royalty! this blade from sakura country was forged by a blacksmith named ichimonji norimune from bizen province, commissioned by emperor toba during the kamakura era. the blade, with a length of 78.48 cm, had an extremely long and slender body. near the base of the blade, the royal chrysanthemum emblem representing the royal family was engraved, and beneath that, a horizontal ichimonji pattern was carved. in fact, as a royally commissioned weapon, kiku-lchimonji norimune excellently interpreted the culture of chrysanthemum and the sword , and was one of the few symbolic blades of japanese history. holy cow! so, this blade was used by their emperor? does it represent imperial power? why would such a blade be given as a tribute back in those days? luo feng pondered for a while before responding, it may merely have been a sincere gift. after all, a sword used by the royal family can symbolize sincerity! in short, aside from its combat usage, the status of this sword is superior to that of the muramasa! isnt that obvious? its a royal artifact! qin rubing immediately chimed in. luo feng gave her a stern look, signaling her to grasp the gravity of the situation. she had decided to act the sycophant, yet she dared to revert to her old aggressive manner of speech? she needed to be gentler. seeing luo fengs gaze, qin ru bing stuck her tongue out, similar to a wife who had been chastised, and promptly remained silent. subsequently, luo feng left the room and entered another door. tables were arranged neatly, adorned with boxes of varying sizes. luo feng casually opened one of the boxes, and his viewers were instantly stunned. is this is this mahjong? no way! its really mahjong? i think the host must have placed it here himself, right? how could it be mahjong? luo feng picked up a piece, laughing as he explained, this is likely made of bovine bone. and, mahjong is something that has existed since the ming dynasty! during the ming dynasty, there were various forms of entertainment. playing mahjong, pai gow, cricket fights, listening to music. all these were forms of entertainment. heh, this mahjong set is quite valuable. it should be made of ivory! luo feng chuckled. it was quite amusing. he had traversed so many ancient tombs, yet this was the first time he had come across mahjong pieces. it seemed that the owner of the tomb had quite the gambling habit. of course, it was not just made from bovine bone and ivory. there were also those made of agate. in those cases, they did not even look like mahjong pieces anymore, and were more akin to artistic masterpieces. with a soft snap, he opened another box. to his surprise, it was filled with fan handles. jade, and all sorts of other precious items, making it, a veritable treasure trove. luo feng was truly astonished. in regards to the fan handles, they were simply the frame of fans. if one were to attach a drawing to it, they would then have a folding fan. there are so many bookshelves! luo feng had moved on to the next room. as far as the eye could see, ancient books were sprawled across the area. luo feng, is this the history of song? after carefully opening a book, gu santong exclaimed. yes, its the version from the chenghua years, luo feng nodded, then picked up another book, astonished, is this extensive records of the taiping era? and its a song dynasty version? the imperial readings of the taiping era! cefu yuangui! it seemed that all the four major books of the song dynasty were here. in addition, he found over a hundred other books from the song dynasty. if it was not for the multitude of ming dynasty artifacts discovered, luo feng would have doubted whether he had entered a tomb from the song dynasty. luo feng luo feng! suddenly, gu santong began shouting. luo feng did not need to guess. with this sort of reaction, something good must have been discovered. however, luo feng could not think of any book that could rival the value of the yongle encyclopedia. the spring and autumn annals? is it really the spring and autumn annals? luo feng asked in surprise. yes, the spring and autumn annals. i looked at it, its the song dynasty version, this is truly a rare treasure! gu santong excitedly confirmed. ah, master gu, take a look at this, luo feng thought that the spring and autumn annals were already impressive in their own right, but what came next was even more so. is this the comprehensive mirror in aid of governance? damn! at this moment, everyone in the livestream room was on the verge of madness. a divine book. an undoubtedly divine book had been unearthed. we still many more books to go through! indeed, there were too many treasures laid right in front of him, so much so that luo feng did not know where to start. the original copy of the comprehensive mirror in aid of governance might have excited luo feng, but a hand-copied version was much less valuable. of course, books from the song dynasty were still very expensive in the antiquities market, with a single page rumored to be worth one tael of gold. through this, you can likely imagine the popularity of song dynasty books. holy this book suddenly, luo feng paused, a mischievous grin spreading across his face. what book? gu santong was puzzled at luo fengs reaction. cough, yes, its the golden lotus. qin rubings favorite book to read! youre the one who likes to read it, not me! qin rubing retorted. but, is it really this book? damn, the host is amazing!! i knew something was up when i saw the hosts eyes. so its such a great thing? this book has high artistic value! it deserves to be handed down! luo feng chuckled, and continued perusing the other books. they were all classics. the romance of the three kingdoms, the tales of gods and demons. outlaws of the marsh. there were also remnants of the historical records of the five dynasties of the tang empire. all of them were classics. amazing, truly amazing. there are plenty of books here, arent there? whats this book biographies of favored princes? is it a book about ancient romance? qin rubing asked. more or less, but its about a little imperial uncle! luo feng chuckled. really? qin ru bing asked. of course, the storys heroine is wu zetian, and it talks about the affairs between wu zetian and her favorite men, luo feng said smugly. after looking through all the books, luo feng swiftly moved on to the next room. Chapter 378 - Chapter 378: Tokyo Museum: 122 Artifacts Exchanged for National Treasures! (1) chapter 378: tokyo museum: 122 artifacts exchanged for national treasures! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation the unveiling of the original orchid pavilion preface sent shockwaves across the internet. calls flooded luo fengs phone, yet he did not pick up any of them. the next day unfolded at the official administrative building in xianyang. the chief governor of xianyang played host to a guest from japan C the charming, naive, and beautiful kawashima miyuki. being a woman of stunning elegance and innocent allure, she was, indeed, the vision of many mens dreams. after failed attempts to communicate with luo feng, her superiors instructed her to approach governor lin of xianyang directly. governor lin! the swords are our national treasures, our cultural relics! she maintained a calm composure as she pleaded, we hope you can reach out to mr. luo. we are ready to buy them at market price! inside, frustration brewed. if luo feng was unresponsive, why persist? why was she delegated to convince him? was he unimpressed by her charm? back in japan, numerous netizens expressed their willingness to marry her, some even vowing to cut their ribs to make soup for her. why was luo feng immune to her charm? was it due to regional differences, a contrasting aesthetic preference? as asians, such a wide aesthetic chasm seemed unlikely. im sorry, miss kawashima, governor lin began, but as you may know, this is a first-class relic of our nation. it cannot leave our borders! kawashima miyuki nodded, i understand. however, i propose that someone purchase it, donate it to your national museum, and then donate it back to us free of charge. for the sake of mutual friendship, governor lin, i hope you can assist me. governor lin was taken aback. she was proposing such a naive solution to a complex issue. if it cant be given, it cant be given. why so much needless discussion? he wondered. nevertheless, as a token of appreciation, kawashima proposed a selection of relics that originated from dragon nation to be presented in return. sacrifices were inevitable to reclaim their national treasures. the one pulling her strings believed that these national treasures would indeed be repatriated through such an arrangement, a mutual benefit to both parties. i cant dismiss the idea entirely, but i cannot give you an answer immediately. he pondered. if the offered treasures were truly valuable, an exchange might be feasible, but it hinged on their offerings. thats fine, she replied. i will stay in xianyang for a few more days, awaiting your response, governor lin! he coughed lightly, miss kawashima, you seem to have misunderstood. youre not awaiting my response, but mr. luos! taken aback, she asked, oh? governor lin, you cannot decide on such a matter? he confirmed, thats correct, i cant. if mr. luo does not consent to the exchange, we wont force him. after all, the relics belong to him! upon hearing this, kawashima miyuki gasped. was luo feng more than just a treasure hunter? why did he hold such a significant status in the dragon nation? a governors jurisdiction covers only a thirtieth of the nations matters, yet governor lin was displaying such politeness and respect. luo feng had not yet heard from governor lin when suddenly, long jianfei, the director of the palace museum, had reached out to him. hehe, they want to trade artifacts and even offer to pay for it? how generous! luo feng mused. he set out his terms, im willing to sell or trade the swords, but the artifacts i need must come from their tokyo museum, and i must be the one to select them. if they disagree, let the lady return! luo feng thought about it. would they select trash artifacts for him? luo feng was no fool, how could he not consider this? hahaha, understood, i will inform governor lin and that woman! long jianfei smiled bitterly. luo fengs ambitions were grand. to let him choose? to think of the number of dragon nations national treasures lost in the land of cherry blossoms. it was possible that this time, a few quality relics could be returned to the country. yes, arrange for her to come to the mountains in the next few days, i am quite busy and cannot get away. if we can negotiate successfully, then its fine, if not, then forget it! luo feng spoke decisively. alright! long jianfei nodded. inside the ancient tomb, a young man informed luo feng that master gu had found something valuable C a dragon robe. luo feng descended into the tomb and appreciated the well-preserved dragon robe with a chuckle, this eunuch really aspired to be an emperor. and the craftsmanship is not bad! gu santong, a historian, compared the newly-found robe to those of the ming dynasty. luo feng, however, highlighted the superior value of his imperial robe, these may be well-preserved, but the one from the cave surpasses all of these in terms of value.. Chapter 379 - Chapter 379: Tokyo Museum: 122 Artifacts Exchanged for National Treasures! (2) chapter 379: tokyo museum: 122 artifacts exchanged for national treasures! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation after all, the one he had found had been meticulously crafted by the finest artisans. could anything rival the authenticity of the chongzhen emperors dragon robe, particularly the one used for his coronation ceremony? with this, ill be taking my leave! since there was nothing else of note, luo feng ascended back to the surface. immediately, the rhythmic thump of a helicopter invaded his ears. who had come? mr. luo, chairman li from the dragon nation calligraphy association has arrived! they couldnt locate you and are waiting in the tent above! an individual approached luo feng with this information. luo feng instantly understood. the preface to the orchid pavilion must have piqued their curiosity, right? theres another visitor. a striking woman, someone reported with a hint of jealousy. qin rubing had noticed luo fengs blatant appraisal of another womans figure in a prior encounter. could it be kawashima miyuki? you seem particularly intrigued by her, dont you? your guess was quick, qin rubing said, rolling her eyes in mock annoyance. cough, cough, cough! luo feng maintained his silence, until a woman clad in a cheongsam appeared before him. the slit in her dress revealed a tantalizing charm with each step. resisting her allure was a challenge for onlookers. she was stunningly beautiful. mr. luo, we meet again. how are you? uttering these words, she executed a deep bow, a gesture of respect from her homeland. hehe, miss kawashima miyuki, how are you? please accept my apologies for the modest hospitality given the circumstances. luo feng had a knack for keeping a cool demeanor. after all, she needed him more than he needed her. even towards a beautiful woman, he knew it was vital to maintain a certain air to negotiate a better deal. so, mr. luo, about our sword. its not our sword now. its my sword, luo feng corrected her firmly. correct your statement swiftly, or our conversation ends here! oh, oh, oh, your sword, mr. luos sword. exactly, its mine! luo feng stressed. now, what were you about to say? oh, oh, oh, heres the thing. i have a list, kawashima miyuki stated as she handed over a document. luo feng skimmed the paper. japanese characters, chinese translations, and pictures adorned the document. it was a catalogue of cultural artifacts. hundreds of them. this woman, is she trying to persuade me with these trinkets? but i assume shes merely a puppet of the people behind her! laughing lightly, luo feng asked, miss kawashima, do you have a keen eye for cultural artifacts? which three items here do you believe could rival the three swords i have in my custody? they cant be compared kawashima miyuki inadvertently spoke the truth, before quickly amending in a panicked rush, no, what i meant was, you cant rank cultural relics. their significance is what matters. indeed. that was the narrative her superiors had instilled in her. was she regretting her stance now? did they consider me a fool? did they expect me to choose from these cultural artifacts? how about this, miss kawashima, should i arrange your flight home? oh? has mr. luo consented? thats not necessary; youre too kind. i can arrange my own travel! well, you should start heading back, then! luo feng was left speechless by her obliviousness. upon hearing a whispered suggestion, the baffled kawashima miyuki finally chuckled awkwardly and implored, mr. luo, could you please reconsider? among these hundred cultural relics, some are truly exceptional! in that case, offer twenty billion, plus the items on this list. if that can be arranged, we have a deal, luo feng contemplated before responding. after all, they were the ones in a rush. he had their national treasures in his hand. luo feng was not concerned. if things did not work out, so be it. mr. luo, are you implying that youll take everything? yes, thats correct! luo feng affirmed, noticing her slow comprehension. could we perhaps negotiate the number down a bit? kawashima miyuki suggested. youre bargaining over your national treasures? isnt that somewhat excessive? it is a bit, but this list is extensive, isnt it? kawashima miyuki blinked; the list indeed contained hardly any of the sakura nations treasures. given the sizable quantity of artifacts he demanded, her confusion was justified. hmm are there really this many cultural relics? long jianfei, who had just emerged from the tomb, overheard luo fengs conversation and came over for a closer look. he was taken aback by the vast array of cultural relics on display. and luo feng wanted every single one of them? mr. luo, could we possibly decrease the quantity? i really kawashima miyuki exuded a certain pathos. she was only following orders. if she failed her mission, she would face criticism. miss kawashima, you wouldnt want to face your superiors reprimand, would you? of course not! then agree to this and everything will be fine. youll avoid any scolding, luo feng advised. consider this: these are your national treasures. if you spend a significant amount to regain them, the press will immediately report that the sakura nation traded hundreds of cultural relics for these three priceless items. wont your national treasures become world-renowned? thats logical, should i consult my superiors? kawashima miyuki conceded. sure, go ahead! she fell for it so easily. after she had left, long jianfei asked, little luo, are you seriously taking everything? yes, all 122 items, not a single one less from the pictures! huh! long jianfei was nearly lost for words. he simply could not comprehend luo fengs thought process. i never planned to sell them in the first place. if theyre willing to trade, why not try? if it works, fantastic. if not, its not the end of the world, luo fengs attitude was always relaxed. besides, i dont really want them to make the trade. after all, these are their national treasures.. if they get what they want, ill feel shortchanged! Chapter 380 - Chapter 380: Tokyo Museum: 122 Artifacts Exchanged for National Treasures! (3) chapter 380: tokyo museum: 122 artifacts exchanged for national treasures! (3) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation are you devoid of common sense? miyuki kawashima! do you comprehend that although these artifacts may seem insignificant, they still amount to a total of 122 pieces? did you propose trading all of them? do you understand the value of these three swords!? are we meant to exaggerate the worth of our relics? do we truly need to gamble so many of our relics in this transaction? hearing such an uninformed comment from this naive woman, miyuki kawashima, her superiors frustration was palpable. how could she be so obtuse? who was responsible for this ill-conceived ploy? if a beautiful woman was necessary for the plan, couldnt they have chosen one with some modicum of intellect? the japanese superiors were genuinely concerned. with such limited understanding, would this woman manage to find her way back to japan? or worse, was she inadvertently setting herself up to be exploited? but i believe mr. luo has a valid argument! quiet! so, whats the next move? they demand 122 items! absurd! just based on their worth, twenty or thirty relics plus 20 billion should suffice! discuss the further course of action without me. i need to rest. climbing that mountain was taxing! miyuki kawashima vented her displeasure. how inconvenient was this? you all should handle this instead. why impose on others? if they really desired these items, they should simply pay more instead of relentlessly bargaining. isnt such a task challenging for a subordinate to handle? meanwhile, luo fengs next assignment was to accommodate members of the calligraphy association. they were certainly permitted to visit and examine the preface to the orchid pavilion calligraphy piece. but that was the extent of it no physical contact was to be made. a few days later, luo feng, observing the steady outflow of artifacts, remarked with a smile, master gu, as always, the aftermath is your responsibility. the artifacts will all be sent to my museum! i must depart now! will you continue the excavation? yes, i have the permit, not utilizing it would be wasteful! cant you overlook the tens of millions spent on the permit? its a negligible sum, isnt it? you may think so, but isnt tens of millions still a significant amount? be cautious, master gu, or you might face public backlash on the internet! hahaha! luo feng bid farewell, accompanied by his affluent second-generation heir followers, and embarked on his journey southeastward. approximately three kilometers into the journey, luo feng initiated the scanner. as they progressed, luo feng declared, meiji, rubing, shishi, an peng, in about thirty kilometers, well reach the base of the mountain. by then, we should approach the black river! once were there, i have an extraordinary treasure to reveal! extraordinary treasure, what do you mean, luo feng? qin rubing asked, puzzled. are you insinuating that luo feng has purchased a ship? li shishi quipped. su meiji chuckled softly. hahahaha, a ship? would it even fit in the black river? an peng roared with laughter. youll find out when we arrive. luo feng had been occupied with treasure hunting during this time. however, with sufficient funds at his disposal, he had not been idle. he had bought a yacht for recreational purposes. mount taibai was situated in the confluence area of the yangtze and yellow rivers. at the base of the mountain lies a tributary. following it downstream leads to the yangtze river. seven days had passed. luo feng had not heard from miyuki kawashima. but he knew she was still in the country, unsure of the larger scheme she might be weaving. yet, this na?ve woman had earnestly begun learning mandarin and would text luo feng incessantly every day. her typing speed was agonizingly slow. luo feng checked only every half an hour. and each time, she had sent only a few sentences. while luo feng enjoyed conversing with the attractive woman, what intrigued him more was the potential advantage she could bring if persuaded correctly. however, if the topic of the trade was raised again, there was no doubt, 122 pieces plus 20 billion, otherwise, he was not interested. luo feng had even considered the possibility that the people orchestrating this scheme were merely using her to seduce him. luo feng suspected that this na?ve woman might be being exploited and yet, not realize her predicament. she was like someone who had been sold but was still helping count the money. mr. luo, your yacht is moored by the riverside. i can arrange for someone to show you around! during their journey from the mountain to the black river, they had discovered some treasures. but none of them were particularly noteworthy, so luo feng let the villagers excavate them carefully. unless it was a significant tomb, luo feng would not intervene. theres no need, just coordinate it with your yacht company! luo feng waved off the offer. understood. after signing a few contracts in the presence of some envious onlookers, luo feng and his affluent companions boarded the yacht. Chapter 381 - Chapter 381: Treasures in the Yangtze River (1) chapter 381: treasures in the yangtze river (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation the yacht, though not extraordinarily large, stretched to a length of eighteen meters and boasted a width of more than six meters. private yachts typically fell into two categories. the first included custom-made models that could be crafted to any design the customer desired. the other kind was ready-made, readily available for immediate purchase and use. crafting a customized yacht typically took anywhere from one to five years, and as such, it demanded a significant waiting period. luo feng, who was pressed for time, chose the ready-made option. it was priced at around ten million yuan C a drop in the ocean for luo feng, whose net worth stretched into the billions. luo feng, your yacht is remarkable! one guest complimented. who wouldve imagined that wed be on a treasure hunt on a yacht! another exclaimed. seated in the yachts cabin was li shishi perched on luo fengs lap, her confidence radiating. she cradled a medicine box, extracting a safety pill. it was clear that they had been candid with each other. memories of the intense encounters they had just shared in the yachts bedroom were fresh. this was her third time. the first time had been in a tent, when luo feng could not hold back. he could not help but praise li shishis goods though, as it was perfectly tight and had fit him like a glove. luo feng replied, of course. wealthy youngsters often admire yachts like this one. they regularly spend time aboard such vessels. given the hardships theyve experienced with me, this yacht ride is quite a novel experience, hence their excitement is understandable. after a game of poker, they exchanged a tender kiss. luo feng, unable to resist, kissed her lips, reviving his long-dormant fondness for kissing. he felt an insatiable desire. adjusting their positions, they resumed their affectionate interaction. over the past few days, luo feng had been recalling the passion of his earlier days. he had not been this involved in such activities for nearly a year, and li shishi had been patient during these instances. luo feng, we should pause. dinner is soon, and i dont want to miss the meal, she suggested, yet offered, but if you really want to do it, i dont mind helping he admired her obedience. he wondered how effortless it was for him to receive her aid. i have some lace gloves. would you like me to use them? she asked. oh? really? luo feng was mildly disappointed, as he had anticipated something else. but this was acceptable. after all, one couldnt expect a virtuous girl to perform certain actions during their third poker game. however, luo feng, who had been deprived for so long, was like a ravenous little wolf. they joined the others for dinner an hour later. in the late evening, li shishi slipped into luo fengs room on the yacht again. since luo feng had complete control over the yacht, their secret remained safe. they took a bath together around one in the morning, and luo feng escorted her back to her room only afterwards. it was indeed pleasurable to satisfy ones desires and then fall asleep, particularly when your partner was as enticing as li shishi. the following morning, luo feng ushered everyone to breakfast. they were undoubtedly prepared to embark and would not remain onshore any longer. they had spent the previous day anchored, ensuring their equipment was in perfect condition. the sonar, radar, radio, and basic propulsion system had all been inspected and were faultless. good morning everyone, were onboard the yacht. we performed a thorough check yesterday and found no issues. were ready to set off! luo feng announced, beginning the livestream. the viewer count surged instantly. this was, after all, a yacht journey. some of the comments read: amazing! the host owns a luxury yacht? such a beautiful yacht deserves a raffle! how about raffling off li shishi and qin rubing instead of always depending on the host? ignoring the comments, luo feng stood on the deck, reminiscing about the previous days events. he had to admit that of all the women hed been with, li shishi was the most gratifying. some women might possess striking figures but lack comfort, but li shishi was different; she was as gentle as flowing water. should i scan the river below? an idea occurred to him. he initiated a level three scan. with his elevated status, this scan would not cost him much reputation points, allowing him to use it liberally. four treasure spots? i wont bother searching, theyre probably just protected fish species! theres an abundance of grade one and two treasure creatures in the yangtze river ecosystem! such as the crucian carp, the yellow-lipped fish, and many others! theyre quite plentiful, and one might even catch them! however, after another scan, luo feng spotted a stationary treasure spot amongst the moving ones. his curiosity was instantly piqued. friends, i have a hunch theres something valuable down there. im going to investigate! luo feng announced. he promptly disrobed, ready to dive. he had long since mastered swimming from his inventory of learned skills, so he was not apprehensive about diving.. Chapter 382 - Chapter 382: Treasures in the Yangtze River (2) chapter 382: treasures in the yangtze river (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng, be cautious! li shishi, now luo fengs partner, implored with worry etched on her face. her life was now intertwined with his, and the mere prospect of harm befalling him was unbearable to her. luo feng, please reconsider descending into the water. the currents are swift, the depths treacherous! su meiji echoed qin rubings concern, adding, should you insist on this venture, at least wait for the professional diving equipment! luo feng calmly addressed the trio, i assure you, ill manage underwater. keep an eye on my hand signals, he said, then jumped into the shallows of the river. despite their fears, the river was not terribly deep, reaching only about three to five meters. after a brief dive, luo feng resurfaced with a wallet worth three hundred yuan. tossing it aside, he hauled himself back onto the yacht, masking his disappointment. not letting it dampen his spirit, he continued his search, diving whenever a potential treasure marker presented itself. alas, his collection mainly consisted of wallets, rings, necklaces, and a louis vuitton-branded coverall valuable yet essentially trash. begin a level 5 scan! luofeng commanded as they sailed into the min river section, having crossed the jialing river. the sun was dipping low in the sky, indicating half-past four in the afternoon. luo fengs spirits were buoyed as he noticed multiple objects clustering in the water. quite a treasure trove down there, isnt it? i wonder whats amassed in the yangtze river? then, an idea occurred to him. why not use sonar? feeling silly for not considering it sooner, luo feng immediately asked the crew to activate the sonar. as they neared the target, the screen lit up with myriad irregular shapes. theres a lot to explore. ill take a closer look, luo feng announced before diving back into the water, trailed by an unmanned submarine equipped with a camera. despite the murky underwater environment, visibility remained reasonably decent. the water was deeper here, around seven to eight meters. upon reaching the seafloor, luo feng found a wooden plank. as he lifted it, silt underneath billowed, clouding the water. feeling something hard and round under the plank, he retrieved it. [ ding! a copper coin from the ming dynasty! estimated worth 2000 yuan! ] he mused, could there be an ancient tomb beneath? back on the surface, luo feng was swiftly surrounded by li shishi, su meiji, and qin rubing. have a look at this, he said, unfurling his hand to reveal the object and grinning at them. a flurry of questions followed. is it a copper coin? could there be an ancient tomb down there? which era does this copper coin belong to? indeed, it is dashun tongbao! luo feng confirmed. speculations buzzed among the onlookers. did the host locate yet another one of the rebel kings treasures again? spread the word, the host has found the rebel kings tomb! luo feng quickly intervened, everyone, lets stick to facts. the rebel king minted yongchang tongbao, which i have previously found. li shishi, intrigued, asked, so, whats this dashun tongbao? chiding her, luo feng replied, you need to invest more time in learning these things. theyre pretty basic. turning to su meiji, he continued, seems like meiji has an idea. would you enlighten us? accepting the challenge, su meiji stepped forward. ill play the historian then, she said, taking over from the breathless luofeng. su meiji elegantly articulated the history of the late ming dynasty, detailing how there were two dashun regimes, established by li zicheng and zhang xianzhong respectively, as well as a third shun regime led by aisin gioro fulin, known as shunzhi. she managed to condense the complex narrative without losing the essence, leaving the audience stunned. three dashun regimes? fulin led one of them? how was i unaware of this? luo feng affirmed their understanding, exactly. li zichengs was dashun, zhang xianzhongs was dashun, and fulins was shunzhi. why shun, you may ask? well, historians have varied theories. myself included. holding up the copper coin, luo feng segued into another intriguing aspect of history, speaking of dashun, we cant overlook liu bowen. his comment left the group perplexed. liu bowen? wasnt he instrumental in the establishment of the ming dynasty? how does he fit into this narrative? its an interesting story. when the ming dynasty was freshly formed, emperor zhu yuanzhang consulted liu bowen about its potential longevity. liu bowen predicted four characters, yb shin z zhi (meet shun, then stop). when zhu yuanzhang sought clarification, liu bowen demurred, citing the need to keep the secrets of heaven undisclosed.. in other words, he dared not reveal more! predicting too many years could seem deceitful, while predicting too few could enrage the emperor! Chapter 383 - Chapter 383: Treasures in the Yangtze River (3) chapter 383: treasures in the yangtze river (3) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation could this not be an untold secret from the heavens? however, zhu yuanzhang did not pressure liu bowen into revealing it. he merely ordered that the character shun be decomposed into a hundred and eighty-three elements, confident that this would secure the ming dynastys rule for 308 years. yet, we all know that the dynasty succumbed after barely 200 years. while these tales are only legends, they were indeed recorded in the annals of history. does this suggest that zhang xianzhong, li zicheng, and the inaugural emperor of the qing dynasty leveraged shun to undermine the ming dynasty? su meiji surmised quickly upon hearing this. indeed, our meiji is remarkably insightful! luo feng declared, his voice filled with amusement. hmph, i was aware of that as well! thought qin rubing, her words unuttered. luo fengs constant praise of su meiji stirred a pang of jealousy in her. on another note, luo feng continued his examination of the collection of items underwater. it was merely a few unremarkable boxes, devoid of any significant value, that had largely been destroyed by the elements over time; only copper coins were still intact. as night fell, luo feng moored the yacht near the shore and they decided to visit a local farmhouse restaurant. the sight of this affluent group of individuals brought great joy to the proprietor. after a sumptuous meal, instead of staying on the farmhouse, luo feng returned to the yacht to rest. lounging on the sofa, he said, ive started to discern the nature of the situation here! what do you mean? inquired qin rubing. to elucidate my thoughts, lets talk about the rebel king. in the waning years of the ming era, he amassed a significant amount of wealth in a relatively short period. following his defeat, li zicheng vacated the capital, leaving behind hidden treasures en-route. ive discussed these events with everyone previously! zhang xianzhong followed a similar path, hoarding vast amounts of treasures, and either concealing or abandoning those he couldnt transport. weve already discovered li zichengs treasure, and zhang xianzhong has left a clue behind: stone dragon faces stone tiger, gold and silver total ten thousand five. whoever solves this riddle can claim the city of shu! holy moly! did these two truly leave such elaborate trails? hiding wealth and even providing hints? claim the city of shu? what does that mean? how vast could this treasure old luo, stop lounging on that sofa! start the treasure hunt already! ive noticed old luos been a bit slack lately. i wonder what hes scheming! hearing this, luo fengs heart skipped a beat. li shishis cheeks burned a deep crimson. indeed, her husband harbored high ambitions. but it wasnt her insistence. it was his determination. she simply couldnt resist him. i recall that an archaeological team dug up a considerable amount of treasure here about seven or eight years ago, and they had attributed said treasures to zhang xianzhong! su meiji interjected, reminiscing about an old memory. hahaha, luo feng will be devastated, wont he? qin rubing jested, relishing the prospect of luo fengs impending disappointment. indeed, they did dig things up from here, but they didnt unearth everything! luo feng replied, grinning. this enigmatic riddle, enduring through centuries, hints at a fortune no less significant than li zichengs. the treasures unearthed by the archaeological team seven or eight years ago were merely the tip of zhang xianzhongs treasure iceberg. its likely that the archaeological team didnt unearth much. they didnt even find the stone tiger and stone dragon! moreover, given that the river mouth was a battlefield then and zhang xianzhong had to flee in haste, its highly unlikely he had time to bury the treasure there. i suspect the items discovered by experts in recent years were merely lost during zhang xianzhongs hasty evacuation! just imagine, if so much was dropped, how extensive could his true treasure regardless, luo feng was convinced that a riddle that has persisted for centuries surely would not lead astray. after all, li zichengs treasure had not been a hoax. lets retire for the night. tomorrow, well embark on the hunt for the treasure! as he spoke, luo feng glanced subtly at li shishi. what a peaceful town. he eagerly anticipated each evenings vibrant bustle with her. tonight, he was determined to bring her to her knees. Chapter 389 - Chapter 389: Skull of a Qjng Dynasty Prince! The First Manchu Flag! (1) chapter 389: skull of a qjng dynasty prince! the first manchu flag! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation what exactly was the stele of seven slaughters? in brief, it was a legend that had long been circulating amongst the folk of sichuan. it was a rumor concerning zhang xianzhong, a military leader during the end of the ming dynasty. allegedly, zhang xianzhong relished indiscriminate killing, even erecting a stele under the guise of divine decree, with the inscription heaven created all things for man, man has nothing for heaven, but to slaughter slaughter slaughter slaughter slaughter slaughter slaughter. this was the renowned stele of seven slaughters. previously, it seemed that this artifact existed only in folklore. however, now it seemed to have truly surfaced. what on earth is inscribed on this? why are there so many characters for slaughter? to tell you the truth, this inscription sends chills down my spine! upon the stele of seven slaughters, the engraved characters, though obscured and challenging to discern, were brimming with a palpable murderous aura. people often say, by a persons handwriting, you may know their character. this held true. the calligraphy of a master emanated grandeur and bravery. whereas the inscription of zhang xianzhong, as reflective of the man himself, was surging with an intimidating aura of death. this is the stele of seven slaughters, clearly left behind by zhang xianzhong, luo feng thought for a moment, before deciding to voice his findings. can anyone here translate this? what is the meaning of these characters? so, zhang xianzhong was ruthless, huh? killing with such audacity and justification? luo feng did not explain further. su meiji should recognize this artifact. she could explain it to the live streaming audience in his stead. meanwhile, luo feng continued his excavation. since 2 pm, he dug tirelessly until nearly midnight, unearthing all the chests buried within. in the hundred-meter wide pit, over a thousand chests were excavated. these chests, when piled up, reached over ten meters high. however, two chests, set apart by about ten meters from the main pile and buried at different depths, were unique. one was about half a meter, and the other was 2 meters long, but only about twenty centimeters wide. they were distinct from the others, like the odd ones out. they seemed to have been buried later. lets rest for a while. well continue when the day breaks, luo feng proposed as he glanced at the time. even if he did not need rest, the others needed to. given the late hours, li shishi certainly would not be summoned, especially after such a tiring day. under these circumstances, it would not be comfortable to continue. retirinq to his room on the yacht, luo feng first contacted the airline to help transport the boxes. then, he immediately fell asleep. but when he stepped outside the next day the incense at puzhao temple suddenly flourished. the monks inside were clueless about what was happening. they knew even less about the rumors concerning the treasure of zhang xianzhong and were thoroughly bewildered. venerable donors, why have you come to our temple? the abbot asked, puzzled, as he observed jiang biehe and his party. this was an official visit. of course, the abbot had to receive them personally! abbot, are you not aware of the story of zhang xianzhongs treasure? jiang biehe also visited puzhao temple. i do not know! jiang biehe explained, its about how, at the end of the ming dynasty, zhang xianzhong burned down your puzhao temple, which was then rebuilt during the qing dynasty! you didnt know about this? of course, i know about that! the abbot nodded. so, does your temple keep a record of where the money for the reconstruction came from? we do not have such records! the abbot shook his head. he had grown up with the temple always being there. he had no concern for such matters. i heard that your temple does not accept donations? that is correct! the abbot nodded. so, you have never heard about a treasure hidden beneath the temple? we have not! can we search for it ourselves? jiang biehe asked. uh, well the abbot seemed hesitant. but jiang biehe had no choice. he had been sent here. though puzhao temple nominally belonged to the abbot, it was, in fact, owned by the local government, which allocated funds for road construction, bridge building, and other expenses. the knowledge that zhang xianzhongs treasure might be beneath puzhao temple excited the archaeology team. even if luo feng obtained a permit, he could not excavate puzhao temple. i only wish to ask if our search might cause damage to the temple? the abbot questioned. we certainly wont let that happen. well ensure the protection of the temple! jiang biehe nodded. he was well aware that, if he were not a representative of the authorities, the monks would undoubtedly refuse. if that is the case, please proceed with your search, the abbot consented. thank you, abbot! jiang biehe was delighted by this. he immediately picked up the detector and led everyone to start the search. meanwhile the puzhao temple was cordoned off by armed police. tourists could not enter. the temple might be closed off for some time. beep beep beep. professor jiang, there is a response here! a large amount of metal has been detected! beep beep beep. professor jiang, there is a response here too! the continuous beeping indicated that there was indeed something beneath. approximately five hours later, it was finally confirmed that the treasure was buried in the backyard of puzhao temple, an area about 20 meters wide and long. of course, there were smaller quantities in other areas as well. jiang biehe even suspected that the treasure from other places had been taken and used by monks in the past. at any rate, the preliminary exploration revealed that the volume of the treasure was minimal. it seems that mr. luos analysis was correct. there indeed is treasure here, and it likely was used by zhang xianzhong to deceive the world! the quantity of artifacts below was too small. it could hardly be called a true treasure trove.. Chapter 390 - Chapter 390: Skull of a Qjng Dynasty Prince! The First Manchu Flag! (2) chapter 390: skull of a qjng dynasty prince! the first manchu flag! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation abbot fang was relieved. such a quantity, even if entirely excavated, should not cause significant damage to the temple. guided by the location, the archaeological team began to dig. they dug nearly two meters deep before they unearthed a large chest. professor jiang, are the treasures here the same as the treasure mr. luo found? one of them asked. we will not know until we dig it up, was the response. the depth at which the treasure was buried varied. but that was not much of a problem. if the intention was to confuse outsiders, then the treasure must be buried deeper. buried too shallow? it would not look like treasure, especially since zhang xianzhong did not regard it highly! or perhaps it was that the monks of the past unearthed it and reburied it themselves. jiang biehe was more inclined to believe it was the monks doing. zhang xianzhongs intention was to loudly and visibly destroy puzhao temple, leading people to believe that the treasure was buried underneath. however, the actual treasure was in a different part of qingcheng mountain. on the other side, luo feng had slept until noon. upon awakening, he found su meiji, qin rubing, li shishi, and others already waiting outside his room. furthermore, they had prepared a fragrant meal. the girls, during yesterdays treasure hunting, had not exerted much physical energy. thus, it was normal for them to rise early. after breakfast, luo feng led everyone to yesterdays site. one by one, the chests were now opened by luo feng. what they discovered was an abundance of gold, silver, and precious jewels. this did not surprise luo feng. after all, zhang xianzhong was on the run. besides bringing hard commodities like gold, silver, and precious jewels, what else could he have carried? paintings and calligraphy? he chuckled. such artifacts were easily damaged. only gold and silver, robust and indestructible, could withstand the treacherous journey he had undertaken. among the silver, there were ingots marked with the character daxi. there were also gold and silver coins awarded by the king of the west. however, they did not find any jade seals. nor did they see other significant relics. all they found were hard commodities. theres truly a wealth of treasures! one exclaimed. while other archaeological teams count their gold and silver by individual pieces, our host here is counting by chests still counting them by chests? they should be weighed by the ton! but why are there still two chests that the host is reluctant to open? i think, surely there must be something good inside, and our host is saving these for the end! hurry, hurry, open them, lets see whats inside! as for the unknown, the online viewers were, of course, full of anticipation. after all, luo feng had already opened a heap of chests filled with gold and silver. if there was even the slightest chance of there being something different, it would surprise and delight the viewers. only two chests remain, why havent you opened them, luo feng? su meiji curiously asked, are these two different from the others? are you curious about whats inside, perhaps they hold something unique? indeed, youre clever, meiji. these two chests, be it their burial location and depth, theyre different from the others! i plan to open them last! luo feng complimented her, thought for a moment, then declared, let us open this small one first. following that, luo feng brought forth a half-meter chest. with a click, he unlatched it. to their surprise, a human skull appeared within. good heavens! what in the world? a human skull? could this be the skull of zhang xianzhong? incredible, why would zhang xianzhongs skull be at the site of his buried treasure? if truly buried here, this would be a grave site! luo feng was quite taken aback upon seeing the skull. he composed himself, noticing a small wooden tablet within the chest. but upon seeing the writing on the tablet, luo feng nearly fainted. aisin-gioro nikan? could it be the surname of the qing dynasty royal family? this this says aisin-gioro? su meiji, who had also been brushing up on traditional characters, understood the meaning and exclaimed, why is the surname of the qing dynasty royal family here? who was this person? aisin-gioro, this is certainly no ordinary name! anyone with this surname would have been royalty! obviously, ive seen it in tv dramas! moreover, its the aisin-gioro surname from the late ming dynasty? that must be a direct ancestor of kangxi and qianlong! thats quite a formidable status! isnt this supposed to be zhang xianzhongs treasure? what does aisin-gioro have to do with it? as i recall, aisin-gioro nikan died after zhang xianzhong, didnt he? the timeline doesnt add up! could the treasure have been buried by nikan? luo feng pondered for a moment, acknowledging that nikan was indeed one of nurhacis grandsons. i believe, it might be a burial companion! luo feng stroked his chin, or perhaps it was an offering! this place may have been used as a shrine tomb! as for who it was! when luo feng got to this point, he chuckled and declared, it must have been li dingguo! the main reason he could think of this was due to li dingguos unique position. li dingguo was born into a poor peasant family. in 1630, during the chongzhen era, zhang xianzhong started the shaanxi peasant uprising, and the young li dingguo was adopted and renamed zhang. from then on, he followed zhang xianzhong into battle. as li dingguo grew older, his bravery and martial prowess earned zhang xianzhongs affection. after zhang xianzhongs death, li dingguo pledged allegiance to the southern ming regime. after a thorough preparation in early 1652, li dingguo led an army of 80,000 to attack hunan, claiming a series of victories against the qing army, shifting the momentum in the southern mings resistance against the qing. in the year 1661 ad (the fifteenth year of yongli, the eighteenth year of shunzhi), an army of one hundred thousand soldiers led by the qing general wu sangui entered burma, attempting to coerce the burmese king into surrendering emperor yongli, but to no avail. the following year, wu sangui executed emperor yongli in kunming, marking the demise of the southern ming dynasty. upon hearing this news, li dingguo was overwhelmed by grief and rage. the man who had defied the qing in the southwestern frontier for 17 years succumbed to illness in mengla in june of 1662 ad, at the age of 42. such was the life of li dingguo. in simplest terms, li dingguo was the man who had killed aisin gioro nikan. and here appeared nikans skull. moreover, was not li dingguo the adopted son of zhang xianzhong? in that case, it would be reasonable to think of this as a form of worship. so, it appears that li dingguo used this skull to pay tribute to zhang xianzhong! luo feng concluded, throwing the wooden tag back into the box. though this was not zhang xianzhongs grave, li dingguo had evidently treated it as such. with that settled, luo feng proceeded to open another, longer box. upon opening the box, he found a cylindrical object wrapped in silk. could it be another piece of calligraphy or painting? however, since it was buried alongside the skull, it might not be a painting or calligraphy piece. upon realizing this, luo feng felt a slight disappointment. but given that it was part of the burial tribute, it must have held significant meaning. what is this object? upon unwrapping the silk, luo feng was perplexed. was it a piece of cloth? with curiosity, luo feng unfolded the cloth. to his surprise, it was a white piece of cloth over two meters in length and about one and a half meters wide at the left, presenting a triangular shape with a wave-like border. in the center of the cloth was an embroidery of an eagle! this this must be a flag! atter all, tnere were no signature marks trom ramous artists. and there was nothing else. just an eagle. certainly, it was a flag. not a silk painting. is this the national flag of the ming dynasty? since when did the ming dynasty have a national flag? and why would a flag have a white background? what custom is this? luo feng shook his head, it is not a national flag, but a war banner! and it doesnt seem to be a war banner of the ming dynasty! luo feng knew. during the ming dynasty, the concept of a national flag did not exist. war banners however, did. they were used in battles. the wars of spring and autumn were not justified; the lords engaged in warfare, no peace in the central plains, war banners flew in the sky. the war banner mentioned here was used in battles. as for the appearance of national flags, the first appeared during the qing dynasty under the reign of emperor guangxu. it was called the yellow dragon flag, which depicted a dragon on a yellow silk background. could it be one of the eight banners of the manchu qing? su meiji questioned. luo feng did not answer immediately, but said: the eight banners of the qing dynasty initially consisted of just four banners C yellow, white, blue, and red! nurhaci commanded the yellow banner, while his eldest son, aisin gioro dorgon, controlled the white banner. aisin gioro nikan was the son of dorgon, thus naturally he bore the white banner! this white banner before us must have been a spoils of war that li dingguo obtained after killing nikan! Chapter 391 - Chapter 391: The Spring Festival Gala Invitation! chapter 391: the spring festival gala invitation! discovery of cao caos tomb! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation unbelievable! exclaimed a voice, lee dingguo truly exceeded all expectations! he claimed a mans life and offered his head as a tribute to zhang xianzhong. using someone elses banner, no less? questioned a second voice, as a tribute? its akin to a cold-blooded, calculated killing, isnt it? whether zhang xianzhong was a hero or villain, his resistance against the manchu tatars deserves acknowledgment! declared a third voice. its a tragedy that lee dingguos life was cut short. had he lived, the manchu tatars might not have been so audacious, right? theres a plethora of affluent descendants from the manchu eight banners. the host could potentially amass a fortune from them! absolutely, particularly those descendants from the white banner, they would undoubtedly want to purchase this. luo feng, however, remained silent. he meticulously rolled up the white banner and stored it inside the chest. despite it not being an intricate painting or calligraphy, the sheer rarity of the flag elevated its value, surpassing that of many acclaimed artists masterpieces. minutes later, several helicopters arrived as anticipated. it was the aviation company luo feng had enlisted, tasked with the job of transporting the gold, silver, and gem-laden treasure chests back home. whenever luo feng unearthed and transported historical relics, he enlisted the local military or armed police units for protection. the cost was offset through donations rather than direct payments. however, irrespective of personal wealth, such support was inaccessible to private individuals unless they possessed something of national importance. the cultural relics discovered by luo feng, although his own, were of such significance that the government would not, or rather, could not risk any harm befalling them. presently, the handling of the cultural relics was manageable. if they were significant national treasures like jade seals or dings, the government would not even wait for luo fengs invitation C theyd have deployed fighter jets and tanks on their own accord. most of the treasure this time comprised gold, silver, and precious gems. the most significant items were arguably nikans skull and the first banner of the qing dynasty C in strict terms, it could be considered the inaugural national flag of the qing dynasty. upon witnessing luo feng transporting the treasure, the bystanders, initially hopeful of a stroke of luck, deflated like pricked balloons. their enthusiasm had completely evaporated. after all, not only had luo feng unearthed a treasure, but jiang biehe, at puzhao temple, had also extracted dozens of chests filled with treasures. everyone wondered if all their efforts were in vain. were all the treasures gone? nonetheless, a handful of stubborn skeptics persisted in their search within the mountains, but their efforts were fruitless. luo feng considered that next time, if there were a small quantity of treasures, he might permit them to dig for it as a kind of welfare C they were deserving of some pity. after several days of diligent work, more than a thousand chests of treasure were all transported. luo feng then reboarded his yacht. setting a steady course, he sailed towards yingtian. over the seven days, luo feng lived in utmost comfort. in his room, he and li shishi explored a plethora of scenes and role-play scenarios. from the couch to the balcony, then to the kitchen, they spent their time delightfully. most importantly, li shishi felt entirely secure during these days, without the need for any form of protection. this allowed luo feng to act with more freedom. every time, they would directly well, those in the know, know. we finally made it to jiangnan! luo feng exclaimed. ill take a few days off! everyone, wait for my lottery announcement! during the week-long sail along the river back home, luo feng also salvaged cultural relics. however, they were items of minimal value, being discarded rings and the like. after the broadcast, luo feng dined with the rich second-generation heirs before they all departed. they needed to go home and visit their families. they could not spend all their days in pursuit of treasures, after all. it was time for a well-deserved vacation. li shishi stayed behind. luo feng brought her home to meet his parents, and she even visited luo fengs museum. luo feng introduced li shishi as a member of the treasure hunting team visiting his home. naturally, an peng also came over. this ensured li shishi would not feel out of place. in reality, an peng understood he was merely there to accompany them; the main objective was for the pair to subtly express their affection. an peng, however, brought along his girlfriend, a flight attendant who was quite the charmer. this wealthy playboy, with 16 million in assets, was simply toying with such a woman. currently, luo fengs museum boasted a diverse collection of artifacts. different sections housed varying categories of cultural relics. the tyrannosaurus rex, exhibited in the largest hall, was the daily crowd puller. upon returning home, luo feng promptly contacted the ceo of douyin. mr. zhang was exceedingly polite to luo feng. after all, luo feng was affluent, well-connected, and even a government-endorsed superstar. these factors together rendered him a figure of significant importance, warranting respect from all quarters. regarding the lottery, luo feng discussed it with douyins ceo. the prizes included 100 ginseng roots and various gold and silver ingots, in addition to thousands of other gifts. lets freshen up, shishi, and then we can tour the museum together! luo feng suggested. at an outside hotel, luo feng hadnt returned home the previous night. he spent a few hours playing poker with li shishi on the expansive water bed of a couple-themed hotel. in the morning, they even engaged in a spot of morning exercise. the couple enjoyed a shared bath, rested for a while, and then drove to the museum. isnt that some of jiangnans renowned calligraphers? luo feng pondered aloud upon spotting a large group upon entering the museum. isnt that wang yousheng? and li fuming, the president of the china calligraphy association? is that luo feng i spy? luo feng, youve been off for a few days, when do you plan to resume treasure hunting? another queried.. Chapter 392 - Chapter 392: The Spring Festival Gala Invitation! Discovery of Cao Cao’s Tomb! (2) chapter 392: the spring festival gala invitation! discovery of cao caos tomb! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation in response to the question, luo feng walked forward, exchanged greetings, and replied, this time, my hiatus will extend probably until after the new year! we have all been away from home for too long, havent we? after the new year? where do you plan on going this time? wang yousheng asked, hinting, perhaps you are intrigued by the idea of visiting cao caos tomb? hello, mr. luo! i was the female singer at the previous auction. my name is ye mengyao, which is actually my real name. i generally avoid using my stage name in day-to-day life! suddenly, within the museum, a young woman, likely in her late twenties, materialized. she extended her delicate hand. oh, hello! luo feng remembered. wasnt she the one who planned to buy the bianzhong to donate to her alma mater? indeed, a female singer? little luo, allow me to introduce little ye, a rising star in the entertainment industry! wang yousheng was eager to acquaint her with luo feng. i remember now. please, continue without me. luo feng found the woman somewhat lacking in charm. not that she wasnt attractive. but he had two pending engagements that demanded his attention. qin rubing and su meiji were both incredibly enticing. there was no need to complicate things. mr. luo, would you consider selling the white banner? ye mengyao raised the question. absolutely not! i have a friend who is a director, hes expressed interest in nikans skull and the white banner! i already said, its not for sale! ye mengyao seemed disappointed, but she refrained from revisiting the subject. miss ye, feel free to explore the museum. i need to attend to something with my two friends! with those words, luo feng, followed by li shishi and an peng, left the area. after exploring the museum with li shishi, luo feng decided to rest in the lounge. pondering their next destination. yet, wang youshengs earlier suggestion was appealing. alright, ive decided, youre my next target, boss cao! dont you have 18 suspicious tombs? this time, i intend to excavate them all until im content! no, there are 17; one has already been discovered! during luo fengs hiatus, many came to pay their respects. the curator of the huaxia library personally came with the intention of transcribing the yongle encyclopedia. after all, it would be a shame if it were damaged. having a copy is far safer. however, only luo feng knew the content of the transcription. the guests present that day were indeed high-profile, including li fuming from the previous museum visit and the president of the huaxia calligraphy association. mr. luo, our calligraphy association wishes to display an artifact from your collection during the spring festival gala! oh? which artifact would that be? upon hearing li fumings request, luo feng responded with a question of his own. its wang xizhis preface to the orchid pavilion! oh? the preface to the orchid pavilion? luo feng did not respond immediately. it appeared that li fuming had specifically traveled to jiangnan for this purpose. was this his objective? luo feng pondered. the spring festival gala would indeed attract a large audience, but he seemed to no longer need such exposure. if he were to loan his treasure, what would he do if something went awry? could the other party afford the compensation? mr. luo, please rest assured, a man introduced himself as liang zhongshu, the chief director of the spring festival gala. we will insure the artifact, and the insurance coverage will undoubtedly meet your expectations. we have alerted the authorities in beijing. the artifact will be transported securely throughout its journey. even on stage, it will be safeguarded by a specially designed glass casing and professional security. there will be no mishaps. to luo fengs surprise, the unassuming man wearing glasses, accompanying li fuming, was the chief director of the spring festival gala. this was an unexpected development for luo feng. since its insured, you can borrow it. do you only need it on the day of the spring festival gala? luo feng queried. yes, just for the one day! very well. forget about the rental fee, just ensure the safety of my preface to the orchid pavilion. as for the rent, did luo feng lack funds? since they could ensure the artifacts security and also had insurance, he was willing to lend it for free. he believed the people of china were also eagerly awaiting this artifact. their desires must not be ignored. the preface to the orchid pavilion was not the only artifact they desired. the second was a book detailing the spring festival celebrations during the pre-qin era. during that period, october marked the end of the year. november, on the contrary, heralded the new year. nonetheless, the essence of the spring festival had entirely transformed. they wanted to borrow this version of the yongle encyclopedia to demonstrate how the ancients celebrated the spring festival. they even planned to hire actors to reenact a spring festival celebration from the pre-qin era! the significance was profound! half a month later, on new years eve, the two items that luo feng had loaned were successfully exhibited. especially when the authentic preface to the orchid pavilion was displayed, it astonishingly outshone a group of youthful celebrities. it garnered the highest viewership during its ten-minute segment at the spring festival gala. clearly, the name wang xizhi still carried significant weight. as time elapsed, a month had passed since the beginning of february. this time, the respite extended for over a month. luo feng felt as if his bones were turning to jelly. luo feng was aware that if he did not start streaming soon, his followers would become restless. good morning, everyone! the treasure hunting team now consists of 122 members. we have grown quite a bit! after all, post-spring festival, many affluent second-generation individuals had idle time. they wished to join luo feng on his treasure hunt. this was quite understandable. if not for the requirement to purchase three cars worth five million each or pay a five-million deposit, perhaps luo feng could have rallied 1000 people. holy cow! you finally showed up, host! i was getting concerned. i almost forgot about your channel! host, hurry, where are we going for our tomb excavation? luo feng replied, i will take the wealthy heirs to dine at a hotel shortly, then well embark from jiangnan in a few days. the location of our next stop will be revealed in due course. even though he had already decided on the location, luo feng kept it to himself, prompting his audience to speculate, thus maintaining intrigue and sparking conversation. as for the outdoor equipment required for this treasure hunting expedition, luo feng did not need to worry. su meiji had already taken qin rubing and li shishi shopping and procured everything necessary. three days later, luo feng and his team arrived in huaizhou. traveling northward, they witnessed endless mountain ranges. their destination this time was yuntai mountain, part of the taihang mountain range. obtaining the required permits was hassle-free, with all forty million it required easily settled. where are we? host, whose tomb are you planning to excavate? are you in search of cao caos tomb? damn! is old luo looking for cao caos tomb? quick, where is old luo? i need to rush over to wherever he is! give up, if you want to treasure hunt, you have to obtain a permit first! ignoring these comments, luo feng followed the map and bamboo slips to the closest location of cao caos tomb. entering the mountains from the east, traversing seven li of bamboo forest, and arriving at a body of water. then, proceeding three li south, a tomb emerged. this was said to be cao caos tomb. all this information, left by zhuge liang, luo feng had already committed to memory. however, he was concerned that the forest might have significantly altered over the years, and wondered if the recorded information would still hold relevance. initiate a level three scan! once the scan commenced, several scattered treasure markers indeed appeared. luo feng dug as he advanced, uncovering various medicinal herbs and energy drinks. at nine in the morning, luo feng reached the approximate location marked on the map: a bamboo forest. after consulting with numerous elderly locals, they confirmed that this bamboo forest had been around for many years, even during their grandfathers youth. regardless, luo feng persisted, using this bamboo forest as a landmark. after covering seven li, he found a large river, matching up with the record left by zhuge liang. proceeding southward, unsurprisingly, he encountered cao caos tomb. if they were fortunate, perhaps the first tomb would be the genuine one? it wasnt entirely improbable! what great feng shui! look, everyone, this is exceptional fengshui! after traversing three li, luo feng looked at the mountainous terrain ahead and could not help but exclaim. these two mountains resemble a crouching tiger. the flowing water seems like a concealed dragon. in feng shui, this is referred to as mountain arrives, water stops, its the heavenly gate! and there are no signs of alterations! this is natural fengshui! in luo fengs point of view, although this fengshui would not be suitable for an emperors burial, it was more than adequate for a prime minister or a feudal lord. if such prime fengshui were merely for a suspected tomb of cao cao, it would be lavish and wasteful. host, speak in plain terms, will you? is there an ancient tomb here? since the fengshui is favorable, there must be a tomb! upon hearing luo fengs words, the audience grew excited. now, it was almost certain that luo feng was indeed in pursuit of cao caos tomb. hehe, if there is an ancient tomb here, it should be right where im pointing! after stating this, luo feng gestured and then led the team forward.. Chapter 393 - Chapter 393: Lottery Tickets Discovered in an Ancient chapter 393: lottery tickets discovered in an ancient tomb? more than twenty of them first prizes? (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation initiate a level-three scan! luo feng ordered as he advanced towards the hill. the scan commenced, revealing a smattering of golden glimmers beneath his feet once it concluded. luo fengs voice caught in his throat. there were indeed treasures, yet they were sparsely distributed. one particular location stood out, a confluence of various treasures marked by numerous, perhaps a hundred, indicators. it certainly was not the tomb of cao cao; its rank was too distinguished to coincide with a mere few hundred markers. it had to be a decoy tomb. regardless of its genuineness, luo feng resolved to start digging. as luo feng persisted, something felt off. signs of prior disturbance marred the area. trampled weeds and hewn trees suggested recent activity. footprints were visible, and amid the weeds, luo feng spotted discarded cigarette butts and human waste. damn it! have tomb raiders already been here? luo feng muttered, feeling deflated. still, luo feng pressed on. this situation held one advantage: if tomb robbers had indeed visited, their excavation would have eased his task. all he needed to do was to locate their entry point. it seems the host keeps discovering locations that have already been plundered, doesnt it? certainly seems so. how do these tomb raiders manage to locate every single tomb? following this, luo feng began to circumnavigate the supposed ancient tomb, seeking any indications of an entrance. but no traces of digging were apparent. standing erect, luo feng gripped his swallowtail hoe and commenced digging towards the indicated treasures beneath. as his hoe struck the earth, it connected with something hard. not dirt, not stone, but a material more akin to steel. [ ding! you have found? ] [ era? ] [ value? ] what on earth? everything was shrouded in question marks. suppressing his confusion, luo feng noticed a steel plate concealed within the soil stratum, a door handle-like protrusion jutting out from it. it brought back memories of the bunker he had previously excavated. is this not an ancient tomb? but zhuge liangs map points to this location! luo fengs thoughts were in turmoil at this point. nevertheless, he was already here. he decided to pry it open and inspect its contents. tugging at the handle yielded no result. he then spotted a lock next to the handle, taped over, presumably to ward off dirt intrusion. is this a steel plate? are you blind? its a door! likely a bunker! remarkable! although old luo didnt discover a tomb this time, another bunker has surfaced! chatter started up amongst everyone. luo fengs previous bunker excavation had not proved profitable. a single billion-dollar antique would have been more lucrative. and now, another one had cropped up. luo feng was likely hemorrhaging internally. have someone force this door open! luo feng directed, and about thirty minutes later, with the aid of modern equipment, the door was readily opened. upon opening the door, luo feng paused for a moment, ensuring no creatures would burst out, before donning a prepared gas mask and oxygen tank. the interior was enveloped in darkness. luo feng activated his flashlight and directed it inside, revealing a retractable ladder. luo feng then unfolded the ladder and used his own rope to descend, not willing to trust the condition of this unfamiliar ladder. what on earth is happening? as he descended, his expression became flabbergasted. the interior housed a tunnel approximately ten meters long and two meters wide, constructed of stone bricks. given its design, it could not be a modern construct. determining the age of these stone bricks was currently impossible. navigating the tunnel, luo feng discovered a camp bed, draped in a white cloth, devoid of dust C a clear indication of recent use. upon reaching the tunnels end, luo feng could conclusively ascertain that this was an ancient tomb. who was this individual? did they take up residence in an ancient tomb? are they deranged? there should have been a wall separating the tunnel from the main tomb chamber. on this wall, luo feng noticed signs of neatly extracted diamond fragments. the tunnel led luo feng to the main tomb chamber. the chamber was square, spanning roughly three hundred square meters. both the walls and the floor were constructed of stone bricks. in the center, there was no coffin, nor were there anv tomb-related artifacts. the only items present were some cheap tables shrouded in white cloth, and a storage box resting against the wall. is this a bunker? or an ancient tomb? if its a bunker, arent the supplies rather limited? luo feng approached a table and lifted the white cloth, unveiling a stack of parchment envelopes. picking up one, he quickly noticed its lack of written words. upon opening the envelope, luo feng discovered a cd. the only information it carried was a date. he then pulled out a chair from beneath the table, seated himself, and started examining the remaining envelopes. after all, there was an entire stack to go through, wasnt there? the second envelope housed another cd, merely labeled with a date. by the time he had sifted through the entire pile, he felt numb. every envelope contained a cd. opening the drawer underneath, luo feng found it empty. moving on to the next table, he discovered another stack of parchment envelopes, similarly concealed by a white cloth. upon opening these, he found usb drives instead of cds, each affixed with a sticky note bearing a date.. Chapter 394 - Chapter 394: Lottery Tickets Discovered in an Ancient chapter 394: lottery tickets discovered in an ancient tomb? more than twenty of them first prizes? (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng, growing weary of the repetitive task of unpacking usb drives, decided to switch his attention to another drawer. as he slid it open, he was not expecting much after all, how could this one be different? yet, he was taken aback as he discovered a new layout nine slots, each harboring a car key. mercedes-benz, bmw, audi, honda the names rang in his ears like an opulent symphony. he gawked at the keys, bewildered. were these signs of a bunker? or perhaps a tomb of sorts? he could not ignore the elephant in the room: the original owner of these keys must have boasted an imposing background. among the twelve keys, the porsche one stood out as the most ostentatious. of course, a viewer chimed in, what kind of bunker would it be without valuables? a porsche signifies luxury and wealth! luxury, you say, retorted another, compared to the treasures old luo has found so far, a car is just a drop in the bucket, isnt it? especially next to a piece of blue-and-white porcelain! after the surprising discovery of the car keys, luo feng directed his attention towards the third table. rather than the small envelopes he had become accustomed to, he found larger ones, each carrying a hard drive marked with a specific date. his curiosity piqued, he approached the fourth table, unveiling a porcelain bowl that appeared to be of historical significance. could this be a piece of blue-and-white porcelain? he pondered aloud. just as the question hung in the air, a system prompt materialized. [ ding! porcelain ware, qing dynasty, valued at 20 million! ] taken aback, luo feng stuttered, i-is this genuinely an antique? at first glance, luo feng had dismissed it as a cheap replica, especially as it seemed to be a commonplace qing dynasty porcelain bowl. items of this nature were readily available in the antique market for a few thousand yuan, perhaps escalating to a few tens or hundreds of thousands in an auction. however, the system insisted it was worth a staggering 20 million yuan, and luo feng began to second guess himself. could he have overlooked something crucial? heh, old luo, since when did you gain the privilege to rifle through others possessions? a viewer piped up. invasion of privacy! another echoed. nonsense! luo feng shot back, clearly annoyed. in a place like this, the true crime is violating an ancient tomb. our tolerance so far should be seen as quite lenient! his attention was drawn to another box on the table. as he opened it, he unveiled another bowl, intricately designed to resemble a chicken cup. [ ding! worth 210 million yuan! ] gulping, luo feng struggled to find his voice, this this must be a counterfeit. despite the refined craftsmanship, luo fengs discerning eyes werent deceived. but the system valuation was an astounding 210 million yuan? with no attribution to a particular dynasty or an antique status? why so valuable if it wasnt an antique? luo feng was baffled. who would accept that this item was worth 210 million yuan? with growing curiosity, luo feng inspected the table, probing for hidden compartments. he pondered over the process of appraising an items value, which typically relied on market demand. therefore, if an item commanded such an exorbitant price, there must be a market for it. hey, host, thats a doucai chicken cup! youve hit the jackpot! one of his livestream viewers declared. encouraging comments followed, like, youve stumbled upon a fortune, congrats! and would you dare to take that artifact? its improper for someone to use an ancient tomb as a residence, but outright taking these artifacts is theft! in response to the barrage of comments, luo feng sighed, this chicken cup is obviously counterfeit! what? fake? it looks pretty good to me, one of his followers, li shishi, replied. despite having been with luo feng for a long time, her ability to identify antiques had not improved. opening another pile of envelopes, he found something he did not expect lottery tickets. his heart began to pound in his chest; this was far from ordinary. lottery tickets? what? su meiji stared blankly, does this person actually collect lottery tickets? what an unusual hobby. luo feng could only chuckle helplessly as he set aside the envelopes and started to examine the lottery tickets one by one. all the tickets bore a stamp, reading prize claimed. luo feng had never heard of someone wealthy enough to buy a counterfeit item worth 210 million yuan also having a penchant for buying lottery tickets. could this person have dug up the tomb with the intent of studying the patterns in lottery tickets? did they view themselves as a god, of sorts? even with the system, luo feng would not dare claim he could certainly win a jackpot. for an ordinary human to attempt to thoroughly understand the workings of lottery ticket patterns that took a kind of courage he could not help but admire. regardless, all these lottery tickets were winners. although the pile was not large C he counted a total of twenty-something tickets C he wondered how long this person had been here. oh my god! the live chat room suddenly erupted. the viewers also started to express their astonishment. i just checked one of them, and its a jackpot ticket! is it a sports lottery or a welfare lottery? sports lottery! it was bought last october, the tenth. the jackpot and additional rewards should be around 12 million! yes, i also found it, its really incredible! is this person some kind of lottery expert? is this possible? im at a loss for words! are all these tickets jackpot winners? i suddenly understand, this person must have hit the jackpot, then moved here to avoid relatives and friends asking for money. no one can find him here! when luo feng heard the barrage of comments, he grew curious and checked the tickets. sure enough, they were jackpot tickets. could this person truly be an expert hiding here studying lottery patterns? but just as he was pondering this, the live chat room started to buzz again. oh my god, the next one is a jackpot too? what? are you joking with me? how can every single one be a jackpot? one person hitting the jackpot twice? that seems fake! host, hurry, spread out all these tickets so we can see the dates and numbers. well help you check if all the remaining tickets are jackpot winners! exactly, hurry! this person is truly incredible! at this point, the online viewers were going crazy. they were green with envy over such a master. who wouldnt be excited by the idea of getting rich overnight? oh my god! i just checked, and the rest are all jackpot tickets! are you kidding? i dont believe it! all of them are jackpots? oh my god, this person is a master. host, quickly find him. i want to be his disciple, i want to get rich, i want to make money! at this moment, looking at what everyone was saying, luo fengs heartbeat started to race. no matter what, this situation was incredibly bizarre. are they really all jackpot tickets? su meiji also could not believe it, checking one ticket after another. and indeed the first one was a jackpot. so was the second. and the third. all twenty-something tickets were jackpot winners. the highest prize for a single ticket was 14 million. the lowest was more than 7 million. adding them all up, the total value reached several hundred million. am i dreaming? this is too fantastical! as a person of quick wits, i suspect theres more to this than meets the eye! no kidding, of course its not simple! luo feng nodded in agreement. anyone with a brain would realize there was something fishy. no one could possibly win the jackpot so many times in one lifetime. if it was the same number, it might be plausible as they could have bought twenty-something tickets with the same number, which happened to win. but these were entirely different numbers, all winning numbers. right now, luo feng was entirely baffled. a blue-white porcelain piece worth 20 million? a chicken cup worth 210 million? and then there were those hard drives? usb drives? and this situation? could it be money laundering? but if it was money laundering, why would they keep evidence? they could simply destroy it, and then there would be no issue, right? next, luo feng uncovered the white cloth from another table. there was a television, a dvd player, and even a generator. unable to resist, luo feng switched it on to see what the owner had been watching. but the scene that appeared on the screen was inappropriate. the three girls beside him immediately blushed. on the screen, a woman was kneeling, performing a oh my god! Chapter 395 - Chapter 395: An Agent in Disguise! A combat Aircraft is on Its Way! (1) chapter 395: an agent in disguise! a combat aircraft is on its way! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation good heavens! unbelievable! upon seeing the action on the screen, luo feng swiftly shut down the dvd player. indeed. according to the norms of an ordinary livestreamers stream, this sort of operation could instantly get a room banned. but considering luo fengs current status, would the platform dare to do so? the crux of the matter was that luo feng did not intentionally cause this, it was an unforeseen incident. however, the posture did remind luo feng of li shishi. in the past few days, she had been practicing such extraordinary skills almost daily, and her techniques were becoming increasingly refined. ahem, i apologize for the minor mishap! lets move on to look at other things! luo feng deflected the conversation. glancing at the table, there were only some outdated dvds. this left him puzzled. a tv set in the remote forest? would it not be more convenient to use a computer? a usb drive could be plugged in for watching tv and viewing data, which would be easier. haha, a fleeting glimpse, her mouth is truly seductive! yes, indeed, quite full! quite luscious! what just happened? did i miss something? in the next moment, luo feng pulled back a curtain. inside it, there was a briefcase. upon opening, it was filled with stacks of colorful cash. luo feng was astonished, because there was not just chinese yuan and us dollars, but also british pounds, euros, and so on. the array was quite comprehensive. luo feng picked up a few notes casually to observe, and they were undoubtedly genuine. furthermore, there were several passports and identification cards. five passports and multiple ids. luo feng casually picked them up for a quick look and instantly found something off. all the ids and passports belonged to the same person. of course, multiple nationalities were normal, but the peculiar thing was that the person on all the identity cards was the same, yet the names and information were different. good heavens! is this person involved in forging documents? such a grand operation, forging documents in the middle of nowhere? following this, luo feng discovered another storage box. inside it were stacks of big, buff envelopes made from sturdy kraft paper. he randomly pulled out one. it had a date and an address on it. april 8th. 22 longquan road. upon opening the envelope, there were many pictures inside, all of ordinary buildings, all shot with the buildings in focus. the quality of these photos is pretty mediocre. after a complaint, luo feng fetched a stool and sat down to examine the pictures. the second batch was still architectural photographs, just a different location, quite ordinary buildings. the rest were all photos. after examining an unknown number of them, this time, it was not a photograph. instead, it was a hand-drawn map. upon checking the scale, the details were quite comprehensive. could it be a geologist? luo feng guessed, somewhat taken aback. (geologist: this term is often used self-deprecatingly because its hard for geology graduates to find jobs, and many positions offer low wages, hence the term geologist dog!)o as he continued to explore, he found similar hand-drawn maps. soon, luo feng moved the storage box aside. when he opened the next storage box, inside it was a complete machine. the machine was square, heavy, with a dark outer shell, much like a safe. upon opening, luo feng realized what it was, a set of surveillance equipment. and it was very high-end. the kind typically used by the police. regarding the address recorded on the envelopes, luo feng checked it on his phone, but found no such place as longquan road. he searched for quite a while. but found no such location. could the address be fake? luo feng thought, surely it cannot be that meaningless? left with no choice, luo feng moved on to the last table. underneath the white cloth was another briefcase. inside the briefcase were a handgun and several magazines. this did not surprise luo feng; after all, having tools for self-defense is essential when in the wilderness. next, luo feng opened the table drawer. inside, it was divided into a grid, with each block filled with numerous watches. from longines worth around ten thousand to rolex watches worth several hundred thousand, they had them all. good heavens! why are there firearms at this place? isnt that normal? the last refuge we found had weapons. and the arsenal in the last refuge was much more equipped than this guys handgun! the netizens had seen a lot, so they were not particularly surprised. after all, the arsenal discovered in the previous shelter was far more impressive than this handgun. bombs, rifles, machine guns, they had it all. surviving in the wilderness, the most important thing undoubtedly is tools for protection. but to call this place a refuge? it didnt quite fit. after all, a refuge requires certain things: food and energy. but there was no food in sight, nor any machinery for filtering water, not to mention energy, with only a generator which seemed to be for watching tv. in a real doomsday scenario, one could not survive three days like this. as for the luxury goods, luo feng figured, they must be items that were meant to remain hidden. or perhaps they were collectibles. but the surveillance equipment was somewhat outrageous, especially considering it was high-end gear typically used by the police and military. could it be for bribery? or money laundering? luo feng speculated in his mind. but why set up such an operation in the middle of nowhere? to avoid prying eyes? i still think, it would be best to inform the police. luo feng, not wanting to overthink, decided to do just that. Chapter 396 - Chapter 396: An Agent in Disguise! A Combat Aircraft is on Its Way! (2) chapter 396: an agent in disguise! a combat aircraft is on its way! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation with everyone in tow, luo feng decided to leave the area. hello i am oh? youre already making your way over? thank you, then. luo feng had just dialed the yun tai mountain police and discovered that they were already en-route. well, considering the popularity of his livestream and the number of artifacts discovered, it was no surprise they were moving quickly. meiji, rubing, shishi, an peng, lets rest a bit. the police will be here soon, luo feng announced upon returning to the crowd. he picked a stone and sat down, watching over the entrance to the ancient tomb. so, luo feng, is this place really an ancient tomb, or qin rubing asked, her curiosity piqued by the bizarre surroundings. as for the tomb, it certainly is ancient, though it seems someone may have claimed it for their own! moreover, the tomb itself appears quite sizable, and there are likely many cultural relics inside, luo feng responded, a tinge of regret in his voice. what a shame, we could have profited greatly! shall we go, perhaps delve deeper into the mountain? the police have not arrived yet, lets wait a bit longer. luo feng nodded, indeed, lets wait for the police before making any decisions. soon, they would have to make a record of events, and luo fengs assistance would be essential. they could not simply walk away. around twenty minutes later, luo feng heard the whirring of a helicopter propeller from above. he looked up to see an armed helicopter. damn! thats a zhi-9 police helicopter! seeing such an impressive machine flying towards them stirred a bit of excitement within luo feng, especially as he noticed the rocket pod hanging from the helicopter. is this a police drill? he wondered. had they stumbled upon a rehearsal? however, in the next moment, the helicopter halted above luo feng and began to lower a ladder. luo feng was stunned once more. wasnt this supposed to be just regular police intervention? had it not been a rehearsal after all? good day, mr. luo, came a greeting from a middle-aged man in a group of armed policemen who had just arrived. good day to you as well, luo feng replied courteously. thank you for your report, mr. luo. you can leave the rest to us now. very well. luo feng asked no further questions, having a hunch of what was happening. he had initially thought it was a bribery case, but who would hide evidence of bribery in such a secluded mountain area? mr. luo, arent you curious about the scale of our operation? the middle-aged man inquired after some thought. the amount of force they had deployed this time could almost be classified as an sss-level mission. could it be a spy? luo feng ventured. ha-ha, mr. luo, you are indeed astute, the middle-aged man chuckled. indeed, thats the case! after luo fengs report, he had expected a group of regular police to come, but surprisingly, armed forces arrived. rumor had it that more troops would soon arrive from the nearby military zones. things were evidently more complicated than he had thought. if it were a minor incident, it would naturally be handled by the police, but with military involvement, it was unlikely to be as simple as money laundering or bribery. furthermore, it appeared to be a big case. mr. luo, please provide your identification. there is a reward for such reports! yes, of course! luo feng did not refuse, even though he did not expect any financial gain. but receiving five hundred thousand as a reward, that was an honor that he could not reject. shortly after, luo feng bid his farewells and left, even noticing a military helicopter arriving on his way out. luo feng shook his head, it was indeed a big case. damn! could it really be a spy? yeah! and the spy was hiding in an ancient tomb? what an oddity! why would a spy even buy lottery tickets? clearly, its to bribe people! upon hearing this, luo feng intervened: lottery tickets are indeed the best method of money laundering. if someone wins, they show up at your door. your winning ticket is worth ten million, they offer you eleven million, would you not sell? as for those antiques, the chicken cups may be fake, but there are many antique dealers who, like myself, would be happy to spend a few billion on them. what could you do about that? as for the chicken cups and the qing dynasty porcelain bowls, they were probably bought by some high-ranking officials from the street, then sold to those who enjoyed such antiques. such bribery schemes were childs play. furthermore, the cds and videos likely contained indecent footage of some leaders, which were likely to be used as blackmail. as for the spies, they were not alone. some were in charge of exploring maps, while others were responsible for dealing with influential figures. luo feng had not initially considered this until he noticed high-end surveillance equipment. the locations couldnt be found, which suggested two possibilities. first, these locations simply didnt exist. second, these locations were protected addresses in china that couldnt be searched. even local people might be unaware of these protected addresses, let alone luo feng. unfortunately, he had not had a chance to watch the cds. if he could have watched them in private, that would have been interesting. the women that these influential figures were involved with were bound to be attractive. the woman from earlier, for example, was quite appealing host, please be careful of retaliation from the spies, a voice chimed in. heh, there is nothing to fear. our old luo possesses remarkable skills. he could handle ten of them without breaking a sweat! a viewer joked. luo feng merely chuckled in response. these were not concerns that he should dwell upon. by now, he surmised that he was already under official protection. no matter where he went in his treasure hunting expeditions, there would likely be a covert tactical team shadowing him. although luo feng was not aware of their presence, he reasoned that with his abilities, why wouldnt the authorities protect him? ha! brothers, i figured out where our old luo is! one viewer announced excitedly. what? youre not going to share? another demanded. from the paint on the military helicopter, i noticed a character *l ! that means he must be in henan province! the first viewer proclaimed. dude, you are so attentive! another viewer complimented him. do you think its taihang mountain? the terrain seems a bit similar, a viewer speculated. but what use was it knowing the location? none of them had licenses to dig. digging without a permit was illegal. of course, if they could escape with the finds, that would be a different matter altogether. besides, if what they dug up wasnt valuable, the authorities likely wouldnt bother them. for instance, if you found an ancient porcelain bowl worth a thousand yuan in the ground, the officials would most likely ignore you. luo feng said, i am indeed in taihang mountain. this is one of the tombs of cao cao documented by zhuge liang. the feng shui of this area is indeed suitable for a burial site, and the tomb is not small. however, all the relics inside have been cleared out. we have to wait for the police to catch the perpetrators to find out what was originally inside. it is probably one of cao caos false tombs, luo feng continued. though the fengshui and layout are somewhat impressive, the quantity of items was small. although cao cao never declared himself emperor, he was an emperor in all but name. if this were his real burial site, it wouldnt be this modest. so how far is the next ancient tomb? li shishi inquired. what if i said all eighteen are fake, what would you do then? qin rubing interjected suddenly. youre a jinx! seeing this, luo feng didnt hesitate to flick qin rubings pristine forehead. speaking of the next tomb, it was approximately seventeen kilometers away. they would need to head west from their current position. the records were a bit off, but not by much. as long as they used fengshui techniques to search, nnamg tne location wouldnt de a promem. three days passed in the blink of an eye. luo feng, comparing the location with zhuge liangs records, believed he was in the right place. ahead was a valley with promising fengshui. but whether the fengshui was good or not didnt really matter anymore. who could possibly know what a person as suspicious as cao cao was thinking? perhaps he purposely chose a place with bad fengshui. good fengshui could be for false tombs? after all, when searching for cao caos tomb, one should stop relying on fengshui and conduct a proper scan. initiate a level three scan! after lunch, luo feng started scanning the valley. as expected! upon seeing a dense array of treasure markers, luo feng laughed. it seemed he had not chosen the wrong place. there were approximately eight hundred treasure markers. this was a significant quantity. with a full stomach, luo feng began his excavation. he wondered what items cao cao had been buried with. during the three kingdoms period, were there any valuable cultural relics? the qin dynasty, han dynasty, and tang dynasty were known for their treasures. the three kingdoms era, on the other hand, wasnt particularly renowned for its artifacts. even if he considered calligraphers, there were only a few of them during the three kingdoms period. although paper was invented during that time, most records were still kept on bamboo slips. [ ding! you have unearthed a stone stele! ] [ properties: from the three kingdoms era! ] [ value: 3 million yuan! ] Chapter 397 - Chapter 397: Traps and Near-Death Experiences! Luo Feng’s Close Call! (1) chapter 397: traps and near-death experiences! luo fengs close call! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation having receiving the systems prompt about the presence of a stele, luo feng was sparked with a sense of curiosity and excitement. for nearly half an hour, he fervently dug, revealing a cavity more than a meter deep. amidst the churned earth lay the mysterious stele. during the process of excavation, luo feng encountered something quite extraordinaryhuman bones. they were remnants of the three kingdoms era, valued at a significant 3,000 yuan. as luo feng continued his mission to uncover the stele, a bizarre sight revealed itselfthree human bodies lay atop the ancient artifact. their presence puzzled luo feng. if they were supposed to accompany the deceased into the afterlife, why were there only three, especially considering this was believed to be cao caos grave? furthermore, who would place these bodies on the stele, potentially tarnishing it? upon moving the bodies aside, the entirety of the stele was finally exposed. measuring approximately one and a half meters long and about a meter wide, it was a perfect rectangular prism. soil residue filled some of its carved indentations, which luo feng meticulously cleaned, revealing four large engraved words: death to the opener! the viewers buzzed with comments. damn, those four characters are spine-chilling! boss cao, is indeed ruthless! feel the death stare of boss cao from 1800 years ago! true to our boss cao, dare to open my tomb? prepare to die! boss cao: try laying a finger on me, i dare you. i believe this is undoubtedly boss caos tomb! the stele, intimidating and domineering, caused an immediate surge in attention. its popularity skyrocketed due to its menacing inscriptions. li shishi, gripped by fear, tugged at luo fengs arm. luo feng, should we continue? she asked. chuckling, luo feng reassured her, do not fear, li shishi. i, luo feng, born and raised under the national flag, do not scare easily, especially not by mystical matters. qin rubing chimed in with a challenge. then luo feng, do you not believe in these things? dont you understand fengshui? if youre not a believer, why bother learning about it? sighing, luo feng retorted, fengshui is a part of our culture. understanding it simply allows us to decipher how the ancients liked to be buried and where they preferred their final resting place. its a tool for finding tombs, not a superstitious belief. he laughed, understanding her confusion. in essence, this was about knowledge influencing ones destiny, far from any feudal superstition. luo feng resolved to proceed. lets get on with it and pry open this stele! his words showed a blatant disregard for the warning inscribed on the stone. death upon opening, you say? today, i, luo feng, will test the validity of your threat. the viewers gasped. hes truly going for it! the host is not one to back down from challenges! the affluent heirs were not one bit deterred by the challenge; rather, they felt invigorated. with their unanimous decision, the stele was quickly pried open, revealing nothing more than mud beneath it. a few voices from the crowd conjectured, host, you should stop digging. these three bodies could be grave robbers who failed to heed boss caos warning and met their doom here! this might be a cursed tomb! luo feng contemplated this possibility. could these three individuals have been intruders rather than companions of the deceased? could they have been grave robbers? shaking off his doubts, luo feng resumed his work. he had started this excavation, and he would see it through. noticing a golden hue beneath the stele, he murmured, there seems to be a tomb passage underneath! and continued his exploration. a sudden realization dawned on him. wait, these bodies are from the three kingdoms era? then they werent grave robbers! during that era, even though boss cao had passed away, his descendants were still very much alive. nobody would dare rob his tomb! had the bodies belonged to the tang or yuan dynasty, luo feng could confidently infer that they were grave robbers. but if they were from the three kingdoms era, it was highly unlikely. as a rule of thumb, emperors tombs were rarely desecrated as long as the respective dynasty persisted. a conjecture formed in luo fengs mind. could it be that these bodies were placed here by boss cao himself, purposefully arranged alongside the death upon opening inscription to intimidate potential trespassers? smiling at this possibility, he mused about boss caos fondness for riddles and tricks. of course, someone with a faint heart might panic upon discovering the bodies, dreading them to be cursed. but luo feng was made of sterner stuff. suddenly, luo fengs shovel struck something solid. [ ding! you have discovered an ancient tomb from the three kingdoms era, valued at three hundred million yuan! ] surprised, luo feng exclaimed, only three hundred million? for this place? this has to be a false tomb. if it were cao caos actual tomb, it would surely be worth much more than that! by late afternoon, luo feng unearthed a sealed entrance to a tomb passage. the outside was caked with mud, but a quick jab with his jungle blade revealed a hollow interior. heres the entrance to the tomb passage, and given its intact state, its clear that it hasnt been robbed! luo feng announced. although he voiced this with apparent enthusiasm, inside, he felt a tinge of disappointment. despite not having been robbed, it was still a false tomb, with the funerary objects likely of limited value. around five-thirty, luo feng managed to pry the entrance open wide enough for a person to pass through. everyone, lets rest for a bit, grab a bite, and then well explore further he suggested. one hour later, having replenished their energy, the group was ready to venture into the tomb. by then, night had fallen. equipped with a headlamp, oxygen tank, gas mask, and other necessary gear, luo feng began his descent. standing at the entrance, luo feng illuminated the passage with his headlamp. the tomb passage extended for over twenty meters and was about three meters wide, with an arched ceiling roughly two and a half meters high.. Chapter 398 - Chapter 398: Traps and Near-Death Experiences! Luo Feng’s Close Call! (2) chapter 398: traps and near-death experiences! luo fengs close call! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation the ground and the sides of the tomb passage were entirely lined with stone bricks. rope-like objects were hanging down from the tomb ceiling, immediately drawing luo fengs attention. is this a rope? luo feng spotted a rope, approximately two or three meters long. it connected to the tomb ceiling. some of the brickwork on the tombs ceiling was fractured. the rope appeared to be punched directly through from the outside of the tomb, then hung in place. there were more than a dozen of such ropes, each spaced about a meter apart. could this tomb have been robbed? what does hanging a rope signify? luo feng questioned. his attention was quickly captured by a stone stele at the entrance of the tomb passage. the inscription on the stele was similar to the one from before: enter the tomb and die. damn it! another such stele. boss cao, youve done enough, stop scaring people. what does this rope mean, luo feng? has this tomb been robbed? su meiji also started asking upon seeing this. i dont know, lets assess the situation first! luo feng actually did not know either. if this tomb had been plundered, could it still be worth three hundred million? or was it the real tomb? subsequently, luo feng cautiously moved forward. he had barely walked three meters when he felt as if his foot was stepping on air and quickly lost balance. it felt as though the ground had collapsed beneath him. upon looking down, he noticed that a stone brick had turned into a seesaw. luo feng stepped on one end, naturally causing the other end to tilt upwards. is this an ancient tomb mechanism? luo feng quickly made this connection. however, because he had stepped on empty space, he lost his balance. luo feng fell. the tilted stone brick quickly began to fall back down. if it were to fall back down unchecked, luo fengs foot, which had stepped on it, would certainly be crushed. in a split second, the quick-witted luo feng inserted his jungle blade into the seesaw, preventing it from falling back down, thereby saving his leg. clearly, it was a close call this time. but he managed. by the gods, its a trap, everyone, tread carefully and proceed slowly! following the evasion of a trap, luo feng raised his voice to caution the second-generation heirs behind him. observing his surroundings, luo feng saw no evidence of arrows being triggered. it seemed like a simple prank, a trap meant to ensnare the leg. damn it! a trap, it nearly scared me to death! the nerve of boss cao! even in death, he attempts to harm others. if our host were to be disfigured, he would lose a significant number of fans! indeed, if our host were to fall, id take to the new three kingdoms forum and berate guo jianbing. how comical, why not go to a qing dynasty drama and criticize empress dowager cixi? we did, weve been criticizing her. i did say it was a deadly tomb, the host didnt believe me. now do you understand? every corner is a trap! the host should not continue! enter the tomb and perish, boss cao wasnt bluffing, there truly are traps littered about! i fear our host may not survive today! that wont happen, considering the hosts capabilities, these average traps have nothing on him. the hosts response was swift indeed. if it were me, id probably have my leg severed by the seesaw trap. the host should consider retracing his steps. dont put us all in danger! panting heavily, luo feng, after the initial scare, had already regained his composure. in his mind, he mentally berated cao cao and his kin. however, luo feng could not place the blame entirely on boss cao, who merely sought to protect his tomb from plunderers. luo feng admitted he had been careless; in the past six months, they had dug up many graves, yet none had contained traps. the most they had encountered were venomous snakes in zhao gaos tomb. i was merely caught off guard, i will not fall for it again! luo feng chuckled. he picked up the swallowtail hoe that had dropped during his tumble. this tool was a lifesaver. as long as he held it in front of him, any danger would be averted. be careful as you move. as long as you step on the center of the stone slab, that is, the fulcrum of the seesaw, the stone brick will not flip up! i recommend you three ladies go back first. there might be more mechanical traps ahead! luo feng said with concern. however, the three ladies were determined to accompany luo feng. not one of them showed signs of backing down. when given an opportunity to express their faith in luo feng, they would never allow him to belittle them. after traversing a certain distance, they arrived at the next location. luo feng sensed another trap ahead, a pitfall, one would fall in if stepped on. these are pitfalls. step on every third tile. the first and second tiles of every three are traps, luo feng advised, though he felt his warnings would be futile. as he moved forward, he would avoid the traps, leaving the path safe for his followers. damn! there are spikes down there! so ruthless! thank goodness our host used the swallowtail hoe to probe the ground, or else they would have perished here! boss cao: i warned you kindly, but you didnt believe me, so you deserve to die! upon inspecting the ground below, luo feng showed no sign of fear. he advanced cautiously. with the swallowtail hoe leading the way, luo feng had nothing to fear. however, luo feng soon learned that the trap pattern had changed. instead of the first two stones being trapped, now the third one was. the first two were safe. haha, a bit of variation, huh? if it werent for this swallowtail hoe, i would have fallen for your trick! luo feng declared, realizing that as long as there was a trap, there would have been people to maintain it. certainly, there would be a safe step left for these individuals. no matter what, the way forward would be to locate the safe tiles. however, luo feng did not need to seek a pattern. he just needed to wield the swallowtail hoe to clear the path. having traveled a distance of around three to five meters, seven or eight floor tiles collapsed, revealing sharp iron spikes beneath. be cautious, the walls seem peculiar. they are definitely arrow holes! he warned before embarking on the next leg of their journey. upon examining the walls, luo feng noticed some minute holes, despite the walls best effort at concealment. he believed these were likely launch points for arrows. thump, thump, thump. clang, clang, clang. luo feng struck the path ahead and the wall with the swallowtail hoe. it seemed to provoke no response. could it be that the mechanism had deteriorated with time? luo feng thought it plausible. advanced traps like these, given enough time, were likely to fail. good heavens! boss cao, this is too much! are we not just guests in your home? is this your idea of hospitality? haha, boss cao was always known for treating the virtuous and talented generously, so this level of warmth is quite normal! host, quickly pay your respects to boss cao, and then leave! i think, the host will want to find boss caos coffin later to defile the corpse! looking at the holes in the wall, luo feng felt a strong urge to pry them open and remove the crossbow bolts. after all, bolts from that era were cultural relics. in this moment, luo feng examined the ordinary floor tiles and the ropes. he finally understood the origin of these ropes. although the crossbow trap seems to have failed, we cannot guarantee that all of them have lost their function. you should leave first. luo feng stepped back and added, i must say, its a very simple trap, but very effective. after only a thousand years, the mechanism had started to fail. was it a clever contraption? not particularly. it was quite simple. but if you stepped on it unknowingly, your leg would be broken, or you would be killed by ground spikes, or even shot dead by crossbow bolts. those of you with good arm strength, grab these ropes and swing across! those of you without enough strength, dont try it. if you cant hold on, you wont make it across! with a laugh, luo feng announced, boss cao, im coming! the use of these ropes was now clear. luo feng had done so much. could the others not understand what was going on? the ropes were certainly drilled in from the outside, hung in, and then used to swing across. the tomb raiders did not want to step on those tiles and trigger the traps. however, just as luo feng freed a hand to grab a rope, he felt a sense of weightlessness again. the rope in his hand, which had been taut, became slack. he began to freefall. moreover, a rumbling sound was heard from above.. Chapter 399 - Chapter 399: Cao Cao’s Reputation Precedes Him! Quite the Dramatist! (1) chapter 399: cao caos reputation precedes him! quite the dramatist! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation watch out, luo feng! luo feng! old luo! the tension was palpable when the rope snapped moments ago. at the scene, su meiji, li shishi, and qin rubing C though not near C watched from afar with escalating concern. damn, another trap! inwardly cursing, luo feng recognized he could not surrender to gravity. below the broken end of the rope lurked a spike trap. a fall would mean certain death. swallowtail hoe, to the rescue! in an instant, luo feng unsheathed the swallowtail hoe strapped to his back. with no need for further action, the swallowtail hoe lodged itself horizontally into the traps opening, sparing luo feng from plummeting to his demise. that was too close! quick thinking there, old luo! how did he manage that? hes safe? everyone present watched as luo feng narrowly avoided the spike trap, skillfully utilizing the swallowtail hoe. they gained new appreciation for his nimbleness and the seeming sentience of his tool, which did not merely respond to his command but acted with apparent autonomy. yet, how could an inanimate swallowtail hoe possess such capability? boom, boom, boom. before they could exhale relief, however, the ominous rumbling from the tombs ceiling persisted. crash, crash, crash. fragments of metal rained down from above. ding, ding, ding. luo feng swiftly wielded the swallow-tail hoe overhead, rotating it in a blur. every falling metal piece was deflected by the swallow-tail hoe. what on earth? whats happening? feels like im watching a scene from romance of the three kingdoms? or heroes of sui and tang? indeed, it seems surreal! this sort of stuff only happens in dramas! the onlookers were in utter disbelief. the spectacle mirrored a drama scene, wherein a hero, under a volley of arrows, simply uses a weapon for defense, deflecting every arrow. in reality, such feats are impossible. as with luo fengs display moments ago, spinning the swallow-tail hoe to scatter the raining metal, it seemed far-fetched. but it transpired right before their eyes. however, they were oblivious to the fact that the life-preserving swallowtail hoe could evade any threats of harm or fatality. dodging falling metal was a trivial task for it! without such capability, luo feng would never dare lead them into this tomb. a tomb evidently brimming with deadly traps. bloody hell, i nearly died! boss cao, you owe me a big one for this! this is insane! traps on the floor tiles, and even on the tomb ceiling! without old luos exceptional skills, i doubt anyone else wouldve survived even three seconds! in truth, luo feng was also stunned at this juncture. he realized he had been duped. cao cao had outdone himself. whats the deal? with these many traps, how did the tomb raiders get in? exactly, there are still some tomb raider corpses in those spike traps. if tomb raiders can get in alive, theres no reason why the host cant, right? regaining his composure, luo feng stated calmly, no tomb raiders ventured in here. gazing at the corpses below in the spike traps and the dead bodies littered across the tomb passage, he scoffed, from the outset, there were no tomb raiders! this tomb has remained unraided! unraided? but what about the ropes? werent they drilled through the tomb ceiling by tomb raiders? in seeing luo fengs return, su meiji asked curiously, pulling him back. luo feng, maintaining his calm, chuckled and replied, the ropes are traps in themselves. the plummeting metal fragments hint at the traps being triggered by the ropes. plus, their fall aligns directly above these spike traps. this isnt coincidence, its deliberate trap design. undeniable. as for the bodies in the spike traps and those along the tomb passage, they were the deceased, discarded here during the tombs construction to mislead tomb raiders into believing the corpses belonged to their ilk. why would they do that? indeed, whats the point? seems unnecessary to me! since theyre already inside, there should be no hints. its better to catch them unawares, right? the logic was sound. if the goal was to kill tomb raiders, a surprise attack would certainly be more effective. after all, why is there the saying born in trouble, die in comfort? it may seem safe, but sudden danger makes it hard to defend against. why then purposely create an atmosphere of peril with scattered corpses? wouldnt that alert the tomb raiders? this isnt unnecessary. on the contrary, its quite a cunning scheme! so cunning, it even duped me, luo feng! initially, i never considered these ropes could be traps. if it were his first time exploring a tomb, luo feng would have exercised extreme caution. having ventured into multiple tombs, coupled with the life-preserving swallowtail hoe, luo feng had grown lax about his safety. after all, does an invincible individual worry about safety? would an immortal contemplate death? luo feng, dont let your guard down. exercise caution, su meiji advised, sensing luo fengs creeping overconfidence. indeed, had it been my first tomb exploration, i wouldve scrutinized all the traps.. in fact, many of these traps are actually relatively easy to spot! Chapter 400 - Chapter 400: Cao Cao l s Reputation Precedes Him! Quite the Dramatist! (2) chapter 400: cao cao l s reputation precedes him! quite the dramatist! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation as luo feng spoke, he began to reminisce, the ingenuity behind this rope trap was incredible, it truly anticipated the tactics of tomb robbers to the utmost degree! upon first entering, we encountered numerous traps on the floor: seesaws, pitfall traps, and even holes in the walls where crossbow bolts were shot from! additionally, we saw bodies ensnared in the spikes on the ground. would you not conclude that these were tomb robbers who perished in the process? upon spotting the rope, you might guess that the robbers used it to bypass the traps beneath, having bored it through from the tombs ceiling. and what would you do upon seeing such a rope? luo feng continued, even if unsure of the ropes stability, you would test it! just now, i tested several ropes. they were all safe and very sturdy! this is a type of rope specifically used by ancient tomb raiders, one that wont rot for a thousand years! however, the pitfall lies in the initial safety of the ropes. the trap setter would deliberately make you feel the rope is safe, lulling you into a false sense of security. but when you get to the fifth rope, serious problems arise! moreover, theres another detail: at the end of the tomb passage, where the ropes hang, there are several bodies of tomb raiders arranged, suggesting that the rope was used by robbers and therefore should be safe. of course, the mechanism of the rope trap was fairly simple: a pull-ring funnel. it was essentially that once you pulled it a funnel-like container, shaped like a seesaw, would drop numerous iron blocks. sharp iron blocks could potentially crush a person to death. even if it did not kill the spikes on the ground below were enough to seal your fate. if not for his own life-saving swallowtail hoe, he would have been done for this round. for the next part of the journey, luo feng did not take any people with him. he went down into the tomb alone. he meticulously began to check for those mechanical traps. inching forward, bit by bit. after all, he had to ensure everything was safe before others could enter. despite the three women continuously persuading luo feng not to try again, luo feng still insisted on surveying the area by himself. it took luo feng three full hours to traverse a tomb passage spanning over twenty meters. every quarter of an hour or so, voices echoed from the entrance, calling out to luo feng, are you alright? though slightly irritated, he understood their concern for him and paid it little mind. alright, most of the traps have been cleared! luo feng exclaimed. there shouldnt be any issues this time. it would be implausible to imagine any mechanisms left unaccounted for after three painstaking hours within the tomb of cao cao. wei wu king cao caos tomb? a tombstone appeared before him, mercifully devoid of ominous inscriptions such as death to those who enter. inspecting the tombstone and the interior with his headlamp, luo feng confirmed that this was a decoy tomb. there were no engraved epitaphs on the tombstone, no small stone tablets inside C telltale signs of a decoy. luo feng carefully guided the team into the tomb chamber. the relics were strewn about in a disorderly manner. opposite the chambers entrance stood a wooden coffin, flanked by an array of pottery that appeared to have been tampered with by tomb robbers. ah, this cao cao, quite the dramatist! luo feng remarked, bemused. the traps he had previously encountered were cunning, yet here, in the midst of this chaotic scene, was it really necessary to stage the aftermath of a tomb robbery? was this not an insult to ones intelligence? surely anyone reaching this far into the tomb would investigate further, not leaving any valuables untouched. ignoring the burial offerings, luo feng asked the team to wait at the entrance while he inspected the chamber for any remaining traps. he was, after all, quite wary of caos deceitful designs. the chamber, relatively small, covered an area of about 300 square meters. about half an hour later, after ensuring the chamber was safe, luo feng turned his attention to the burial offerings. there were several hundred items, including about twenty to thirty weapons accompanied by stone tablets reading: wei wu kings regular weapon, the tiger trident, short spear. these stones served as labels, describing the items on display. there were fifty such stones, but only thirty weapons. it seemed that boss cao was at his tricks again, trying to convince others that twenty weapons had been stolen by tomb robbers. upon closer inspection, the pottery, along with various gold, silver, and jade articles, were of significant value. in one corner of the chamber, about seventy stone blocks, each roughly fifteen centimeters long, were engraved with names like white pearl fragrance pouch, goldfish pearl plate, and so forth. what are these? asked li shi shi, curiosity piqued. these are the record tablets of the burial objects, luo feng explained. each stone represents a category of items. but cao caos deceit was evident once again. there were no white pearl fragrance pouches, but the record tablet suggested otherwise. was this another attempt to mislead, to suggest that this place had been robbed? this seemed like an addiction to deception. next, luo feng began to open the coffin. he carefully slid his swallowtail hoe into it, avoiding the use of his bare hands. the hoe soon revealed a jade bead. after examining it, luo feng explained, this jade bead, with a hole in it, was probably worn on cao caos crown. he put the bead back without further investigation. this was, after all, a decoy tomb, with limited burial offerings. as for those weapons, luo feng had already scrutinized them. they were merely crude products. if these were the things that cao cao used in his lifetime, luo feng mused, then cao cao must have been quite impoverished. how did he manage to fight against liu bei and sun quan with such resources? after all, if cao cao was using such rubbish, his soldiers probably used wooden weapons. yo, master gu santong, how was your new year? are you free? luo feng quickly made a phone call to gu santong. of course, i am free. i know about your situation. i will come over tonight. honestly, youre quite brave to venture into such a place, gu santong was sweating just thinking about how luo feng had ventured alone into cao caos formidable tomb. no need, you can come tomorrow! no problem, i have been idling so much over the new year that i have become ill! after finishing his sentence, gu santong asked about their exact location. yuntai mountain. i will send you the exact location via my phone soon, luo feng replied. after ending the call, luo feng contacted his private pilot to pick him up. once he hung up, luo feng ended the livestream. however, an encrypted call soon arrived on his mobile phone. hello, may i speak with mr. luo feng? i am li gang from the china security center. oh? the national security center? luo feng was taken aback. hello, mr. li, what can i do for you? of course, luo feng knew it was probably related to the spy incident from a few days ago. mr. luo, the place you discovered was indeed a place where a spy resided. your reward will be delivered within three days! luo feng asked, can i know which countrys spy this was? he was an intelligence broker. strictly speaking, he was not a spy from a particular country. he not only sold intelligence but also facilitated deals with many countries! i see. alright, then. after ending the call, luo feng began to recall that the man, who appeared rather naive and around 35 years old, was actually an intelligence broker. the next morning, around ten oclock, gu santong arrived with his archaeology team. luo feng assured them that he had cleared all the traps below, and they could carry out their archaeological work with peace of mind. after all, it was a decoy tomb and not large. it would not take much time to clear it out. old luo, how far is the next tomb of cao cao? shall we continue? asked one of the team members. lets fly there directly. walking would be a waste of time! luo feng looked at his viewers who were asking various questions. he did not respond to any of them. he himself did not know the exact location, he could only check them out one by one. but it was approximately twenty kilometers away, as zhuge liang had stated, heading south. [ ding! you have dug up a potential drink! ] [ ding! you have dug up a potential drink! ] [ ding! you have dug up a hunter skill book! click to learn, and you will become a top-level hunter. even in a primitive hunting society, you would be an elite! ] theres this too? luo feng did not hesitate and immediately clicked to learn. in general, such skills would prove useful later on. could it be that his future treasure hunting journey would involve animals? Chapter 401 - Chapter 401: Level 100 Scan! The True Tomb Cannot Hide for Much Longer! (1) chapter 401: level 100 scan! the true tomb cannot hide for much longer! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation two days later, at the break of dawn, luo feng found himself beside a creek, busily roasting a domestic rabbit for his meal. it was important to note that hunting wild rabbits was off the table; in china, they were a protected species. once luo feng made sure everyone was well-fed, he slung his swallowtail hoe over his shoulder, prepared for yet another day of labor. the ancient bamboo slips left by zhuge liang hinted that their destination was merely five miles past the creek. as dusk enveloped the sky around 8:30 pm, luo feng arrived at the estimated location. he found the fengshui of this spot to be extraordinary. despite initial doubts about boss cao adhering to such traditions, the tombs he had unearthed thus far were undeniably of high fengshui standards not quite on par with emperors, but definitely rivaling that of princes and generals. initiate level three scanning! he ordered. following the completion of the scan, a radiant light emanated from a bamboo forest a kilometer away. the unearthed treasures were comparable to the previous tomb, which confirmed his suspicion: another false tomb. in the span of a month, luo feng explored seven of cao caos tombs, all of which were decoys. each tomb housed intricate traps, but luo feng, having learned from past blunders, proceeded with heightened caution. as march rolled in and the earths temperature began to climb, luo feng found himself, one morning, contemplating the treasure hunts of the past month over breakfast. the fengshui of each tomb bears a striking similarity! he remarked. and counting the anyang mausoleum, ive located eight tombs. just ten more to mulling over this while chewing his dried beef, luo feng had a revelation. these seven ancient tombs seemed to maintain an equal distance from each other. the first and second tombs were approximately twenty kilometers apart, as were the third and fourth, and so on. is this mere coincidence? he questioned aloud. certainly not! he answered, one or two instances might be dismissed as chance, but the pattern is too consistent to ignore. with renewed interest, luo feng swiftly grabbed a tree branch and began sketching on the ground, representing each ancient tomb with a circle. seven circles materialized, forming a faint arc. checking against zhuge liangs map, he incorporated another tomb. after ten minutes of sketching, luo feng had mapped out seventeen tomb locations. ah, i nearly overlooked the anyang mausoleum! luo feng corrected his map, adding another circle to represent the overlooked tomb. now, all eighteen tombs are represented. studying his handiwork, luo feng theorized that connecting the eighteen tombs would result in a sickle-like shape. the anyang mausoleum would form the hilt, while the seventeen other tombs would complete the curved blade. whats luo feng up to? a curious onlooker asked, his drawing skills could use some work. i believe luo feng is on the hunt for tombs, another proposed. the group, observing luo feng, began to speculate about his intentions. the last speaker was correct; luo feng was indeed seeking tombs, employing a method called seeking dragon and touching acupuncture point. if the tombs were scattered haphazardly, locating them would prove difficult, but the arrangement of the eighteen tombs was evidently methodical. given a discernible pattern, analysis was feasible. cao caos seventy-two suspected tombs and zhuge liangs bamboo slips only detailed eighteen locations. there were still dozens left uncharted. luo feng scrutinized the anyang mausoleum and the other seventeen tombs before retrieving his mobile phone to pull up the taihang mountain map. he marked points, zooming in and out to measure the distances. approximately thirty minutes later, luo feng had plotted dozens of points on the map, each around twenty kilometers apart. along with the initially noted seventeen tombs, seventy-one points formed a circle. which among these ancient tombs could be the real one? luo feng pondered, placing a mark at the very center of the circle. could it be here? he mused aloud, the very center of a circle is often the likeliest candidate. regardless, the truth will reveal itself once i get there, luo feng resolved, deciding against further explorations of likely false tombs. armed with a new hypothesis, he planned to seek it out directly. after all, it was only ninety kilometers away. upon deciding, luo feng phoned his pilot for pick-up. hey, luo, have you called off the search? someone queried, youve only checked seven. have you given up? boss cao has been patiently awaiting your visit to his real home! another jested. luo feng retorted, i suspect the tombs ahead are all decoys. ive decided to selectively search for the actual tomb. so, youve thoroughly analyzed it? su meiji asked. seeking dragon and touching acupuncture point isnt a trivial task, luo feng chuckled, as long as boss cao valued fengshui, a discernible pattern would emerge. about an hour later, they finally arrived at their destination. it was high noon. they were at the center of the seventy-one tombs. luo fengs markings for tombs not mentioned in zhuge liangs records were conjectures they could be either accurate or erroneous, as they were plotted based on the arc. fly a bit higher, i need a better view, luo feng instructed from the helicopter, surveying the landscape below.. Chapter 402 - Chapter 402: Level 100 Scan! The True Tomb Cannot Hide for Much Longer! (2) chapter 402: level 100 scan! the true tomb cannot hide for much longer! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation unsure of the exact altitude, the helicopter ascended thousands of meters. at that moment, the mountain range below had transformed into a verdant expanse. in luo fengs view, all seventy-one ancient tombs were instantly clear. indeed, it is so! this is the fabled stars cradle the moon, the dragon coils the mountain! a laugh, rich with excitement, escaped from luo feng. initiate a scan! launch a level 100 scan! such a level of scan was expansive, covering a vast area. typically, luo feng would refrain from using it, as the reputation points it consumed were excessively high. a single use would deplete his reserves. subsequently, if he wanted to conduct a casual level 3 scan, it would not be as convenient. it necessitated a period of accumulation, thus making this indulgence a first for luo feng. beep beep beep such a comprehensive scan took a full half-hour before it was completed. once the scan concluded, the vast area beneath took on a wholly ditterent appearance in luo fengs mind. to the northeast, as if an intentional void had been left, was the high tomb of anyang. he noted numerous unremarkable hills below, all brimming with high-density treasure markers. the quantity was quite staggering. the tail in ye city, the dragon in taihang! boss cao, ive finally found you! take us down! luo feng commanded the helicopter to descend. at an approximate height of fifty meters, he released the rope. clad with oxygen tanks and a gas mask, he descended to the ground. at first glance, the fengshui of the area appeared mundane. but upon closer examination, the landscape within a hundred miles, when viewed as a whole, conveyed the undeniable aura of royalty. my friends, i think i may have found the true home of boss cao! luo feng, standing on a hill, spoke with undisguised confidence. eh? you found it? impossible, right? did you really find it? didnt the host dig up seven false tombs already? and now he claims he found the real one? i wont believe it unless you enter the tomb and show me mr. caos body! however, the fengshui of this place doesnt seem too good, does it? oh? do you also understand fengshui? just a bit. the fengshui here looks very ordinary! it couldnt possibly be cao caos real tomb. cao cao, no matter what, would not use ordinary feng shui to hide his tomb, would he? luo feng chuckled, the fengshui here, if viewed in isolation, indeed appears quite ordinary. but we have to consider it in relation to the feng shui within a hundred miles radius! luo feng pointed towards the distant mountains and explained, dont underestimate this place. any location one inch above the water level becomes a mountain, any place one inch below the mountain turns into the waters circling area. the body of water is entwined with the mountains. it trapped the real dragon. its shape resembles an upturned palm! there is a saying: high water an inch is a mountain; low water an inch is waters circle. therefore, observing the fengshui here is akin to examining the microcosm of a dragon vein! taking a deep breath, luo feng continued, and moreover, theres a very different pattern if you look around. the taihang mountains form the skeleton of heaven and earth, and the great objects anchor the heavens and the earth this is the framework of heaven and earth! luo feng proceeded to spout a plethora of geomantic terms that left his audience, whether they were regular viewers or experts, utterly perplexed. if they had such an in-depth understanding of ancient fengshui, they would have sought out burial sites themselves rather than waiting for someone to accidentally discover one, which they would then analyze. i cant understand, but i feel quite overwhelmed! what does framework of heaven and earth mean? it sounds awesome! how did you discover this place, which spans hundreds of kilometers? i mean, the range is just too vast. since luo feng was confident that he had found the real tomb of mr. cao, he didnt hesitate to share his analyses. do you remember the circular diagram i drew? each point represents a fake tomb that i have excavated. despite having dug up only seven, i was able to roughly determine the locations of the rest based on the hints from zhuge liangs bamboo slips. after determining the remaining positions, i noticed that the 17 tombs formed an arc, each tomb exactly twenty kilometers apart. then, maintaining the original arc and marking a point every twenty kilometers on the map ive marked 71 tombs, forming a perfect circle! i boldly inferred that since the false tombs formed a circle, the real tomb might be in the center! so, in the center of the circle? given the layout of these false tombs, forming a circle, it surely supports the real tomb. so, i boarded a helicopter, took a look at the fengshui layout of this area, and found that the fengshui layout of this area was indeed vast and boundless. as luo feng spoke, he began to walk along the markers of the underground treasures, trying to locate the entrance to the tomb. could this really work? based on the arcs and relative locations of the seventeen ancient tombs from before, he added dozens of others to form a perfect circle? wow, boss cao really pays attention to detail. he created 71 tombs to form a circle? the host is really amazing. you found even such well-hidden places by boss cao? arent you afraid that boss cao will come find you at night? i think we should find it first and then discuss it. for now, all these discussions are useless. didnt you listen to the host? the added ones are all conjectures by the host. they may not be true! haha, are you questioning the hosts ability? the host has never failed since his debut! hahaha! seeing that his chat was never going to stop talking, luo feng dug his hoe into the ground and said, lets find out if this is the place by digging. theres no need for you all to argue anymore! he began to dig. as he did so, he pondered. if the tombs structure was a dome, hed have to determine the outline along the top. he could also try to find the location of the main tomb chamber. after all, if he damaged cao caos tomb, it would be such a pity. however, at that moment, weibo and other major social medias, even everyones social circles, were spreading one thing like crazy. that was, luo feng had located cao caos tomb. livestreamer old luo has found the real tomb of cao cao! wow! really? werent they just digging false tombs for the past few days? old luo seems to have dug a well under the kettle, hypothesizing 71 fake tombs and then deducing the real tomb is in the middle! cao caos reputation in his later years has been compromised. hes now in someone elses hands? bro, what kind of idiom is that? what do you mean by compromising his reputation in his later years? this is compromising his reputation in death. hurry, a blogger next door has already marked out the circular analysis of the host! i want to see the map! at that moment on the internet, the news that luo feng had found cao caos tomb had generated extraordinary heat. everyone was talking about it. you could even hear some old men discussing it in the streets and alleys. the heat probably overshadowed the election of the us president. r lwvo hours later, luo feng had already dug a two-meter-deep pit. he seemed to have dug into something. [ you have found an ancient tomb! ] [ the tomb belongs to the era of the three kingdoms! value: ????? ] seeing the question marks, luo feng immediately got excited. after all, question marks usually indicated the most valuable objects. while the ones with a price directly marked out were usually worthless items. for example, the three hundred million tombs he had found at the beginning, those were false tombs. the top of the tomb was first a layer of compacted earth, under which was a complete, gigantic piece of bluestone. after digging out the compacted earth, luo feng did not see any tomb bricks, just bluestone. this bluestone was quite large and smooth, probably over two meters thick. seeing such a large piece of bluestone, luo feng immediately envisioned boss caos smug grin. boss cao: young man, if you want my tomb that badly, just go ahead and try! impressive. if it were an ancient tomb robber, seeing such a large bluestone would probably crush their hopes. after all, in ancient times, a small group of tomb robbers would basically have no way to remove such a large bluestone. now, of course, it could be blown up by force. but luo feng would not resort to such measures. the basic structure of the ancient tomb is best not to be destroyed. moreover, if this bluestone was destroyed and caused a chain reaction, the entire tomb would collapse, and that would be a serious problem. how ruthless! luo feng gritted his teeth and abandoned the idea of entering from the top of the tomb. Chapter 403 - Chapter 403: A Heaven -Defying Trap! From 1800 Years Ago! Cao Cao l s Curse! (1) chapter 403: a heaven -defying trap! from 1800 years ago! cao cao l s curse! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation the inaccessibility of the tombs upper entrance forced the team to proceed through one of the 72 tomb passages scattered throughout the hillock. for luo feng, this marked his first exploration of a tomb of such grandeur, rivaling only the tomb of emperor qin shihuang. the real challenge lay in determining which passage to venture through. judging from the tombs depth, it was estimated to be around five meters below the surface. a speedy excavation might unearth it within three to five hours, but opening a passage could consume half a day or more. the idea of unveiling three passages within two days was purely fanciful. beyond simply opening a passage, they faced the daunting task of exploration. false tombs were rife with traps, making the task of locating the authentic tomb considerably more challenging. given these hurdles, successfully exploring a single passage in a day would be a feat. among the maze of passages, only one led to the main tomb chamber, with the remaining 71 potentially serving as decoys. a wrong choice would waste an entire day. luo feng began outlining the entire structure of the tomb on the ground using a tree branch. he depicted the main tomb chamber as a central circle, likely surrounded by side chambers for storing burial items. the circular design of the tomb chamber was unusual, as the ancients embraced the principle of a square earth and round heavens, with altars typically portrayed as round. ancient tombs were customarily square or of another shape but rarely round. if the tomb had been cubic, the corners would have been optimal entry points for tomb passages, but the round design offered no clear guidance. ill go with you, then! alter exnausung ms reasomng, luo reng was now rorcea co aepena on luck. once he had selected a tomb passage, luo feng trekked down the hill over three hundred meters, with the passage estimated to be around 200 meters long. once the passages entrance was confirmed, luo feng commenced his digging efforts. by late afternoon, luo feng signaled for a break and some nourishment. a crowd of eager archaeologists watched, itching to contribute, but the timing wasnt right. luo feng was still in the process of making sense of things. clang! upon resuming work at half-past seven, luo fengs hoe struck an unexpected object. he unearthed a stone tablet inscribed with an abundance of characters. after brushing off the soil, luo feng deciphered the ominous inscription. he who raises the mound shall be extinct, not leaving behind descendants! he who steals the tiles shall die under the curse! stunned by the vicious curse, luo feng felt a chill run down his spine. can we have an expert translate this? what does it mean? it essentially implies that any theft, even a single tile, will invite the wrath of an enduring curse, spelling doom for the entire lineage! hahaha, thats tough! thats our boss cao! is boss cao feeling desperate? host, keep digging! dont be scared! yeah, boss cao is just trying to intimidate people! uncovering the entire stone tablet, luo feng discovered its impressive dimensions, approximately two meters in length and 1.6 meters in width, deeply embedded in the soil. clearly, it was masking the entrance to the tomb passage. lets take a breather! luo feng wisely decided to wait for additional supplies and reinforcements before venturing into the tomb. at nine oclock, a helicopter delivered much-needed supplies and ten sturdy, young archaeologists. is that our national flag? the sight of the flag among luo fengs supplies stirred curiosity. whats the purpose? of course, its meant to be draped over the clothes! luo feng replied, grinning. but the chat room of his live broadcast erupted with laughter. hahaha, i thought you werent afraid of anything? why rely on the national flag now? yeah, im shocked. i never knew such a trick existed! with a light smile, luo feng remarked, against the backdrop of chinese tradition, all demons and ghosts are mere bull demons and snake spirits. make way! master gu, how about we locate the tomb passage today and venture in tomorrow? suggested luo feng. that sounds sensible! agreed gu santong. swiftly, all attention was directed to the stone tablet at their feet. with the combined strength of the expanded team, they managed to move the hefty tablet aside, revealing a brick wall underneath. luo feng swiftly set to work prying open the bricks, a task at which he was highly skilled. with his trusty swallowtail hoe in hand, no obstacle stood a chance. an entrance more than a meter wide; that should suffice for entry! after prying an opening of over a meter, luo feng paused. its already eleven. lets rest now and make our descent tomorrow. someone should stand guard at the entrance. wait! the passage is ready, why not proceed? arent we supposed to work into the night? you cant just tease us like that, old luo! its not right! hahaha, its totally inappropriate! old luo, please consider working overtime tonight! please, overtime! darn it! i doubt ill sleep tonight. ill return tomorrow to watch old luo enter the tomb! cao caos tomb, i cant wait! with that, luo feng ended the live broadcast. tents had already been erected on a nearby flat area. that evening, luo feng stealthily facilitated li shishis entry. however, her visits were brief, limited to two one-hour stints. lacking any safety equipment, li shishi assured luo feng that she could protect herself with a small pill.. Chapter 404 - Chapter 404: A Heaven-Defying Trap! From 1800 Years Ago! Cao Cao’s Curse! (2) chapter 404: a heaven-defying trap! from 1800 years ago! cao caos curse! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation indeed, they finally decided to rest, although it was only eleven oclock. was it possible for them to continue until the early morning hours, perhaps until two or three? such a late night would leave them devoid of energy for the next day. given their on-call status, there was no urgency this time around. nonetheless, she was quite the collaborator, putting luo feng at ease. any pose, any style, was within reach. morning came swiftly. everyone indulged in food and drink, and soon, it was already nearing nine oclock. contrary to luo fengs expectations, the current tomb passage didnt lead directly to the main burial chamber. consequently, he assigned another passage for the archaeological team to excavate. this two-pronged approach could save a significant amount of time. this time, im descending into the tomb alone again, and a drone will record everything! since boss caos tomb was brimming with traps, luo feng intended to venture alone. however, gu santong insisted on joining him, leveraging his experience as a reason. thus, in total, two of them embarked on the tomb expedition. into the tomb we venture, comrades! master gu, maintain some distance behind me! after addressing the audience, the pair, one behind the other, initiated their descent into the tomb. upon entering the tomb passage, luo feng advanced with extreme caution. considering the dangers encountered in the decoy tomb, what might the actual tomb hold? the headlight on his forehead lit the path ahead, his swallowtail hoe gripped in his left hand, and his jungle blade in his right. under these circumstances, luo feng was as safe as one could be. he navigated the sloped steps slowly and deliberately, fearful that a simple misstep could prove catastrophic. yet, ms cautious approacn maae tne passage seem less perilous. within the tomb passage, luo feng noted its significant width and depth. stretching at least a hundred meters in length, his flashlight couldnt reach the furthest end. such a wide, eight-meter passage was an uncommon sight. murals adorned both sides of the walls. the floor of the tomb was constructed with bluish-grey bricks, while large slabs of stone composed the walls of the passage, providing an ideal canvas for murals. the arched ceiling of the tomb passage stood approximately 2.5 meters high. at first glance, it resembled a long tunnel. master gu, hold your position for now, ill venture in for a closer look! luo feng advanced further into the tomb passage. at that moment, he was reminded of a hunters two crucial skills: alertness and reaction. as an agile individual, luo feng combined these skills, amplifying his capabilities. thump, thump, thump! with every step, luo feng tapped the brick ahead with his hoe. only once he confirmed its solidity, would he venture forth. thump, thump, thump! wait had the sound altered? luo feng applied light pressure with his foot, prompting a three-meter-long tile to tilt upwards. could it be another leg-snapping seesaw trap? hahaha, boss cao, these old tricks of yours wont work! luo feng laughed heartily, continuing onward. he located several more tiles concealing pitfalls. beneath them were sharp iron spikes. falling in would spell certain doom. this time, however, no bodies were placed in the deep pits for intimidation. in contrast to the decoy tomb, the actual tomb was treated differently by mr. cao, who respected the sanctity of his final resting place. master gu, you can proceed ten meters further. there are no traps within this range! luo feng called out, barely able to see professor gu. he needed him to keep pace, yet, also required him to maintain a safe distance. with a low creak, yet another seesaw tile materialized ahead. once again, luo feng skillfully avoided it. in this fashion, with luo feng leading and gu santong following at a safe distance, they covered just over thirty meters in about half an hour. they progressed at a rate of approximately one meter per minute. within this thirty-meter stretch, a trap mechanism was found every five meters. there seem to be more traps compared to the decoy tomb, but their designs are quite similar. maybe cao cao refrained from installing particularly destructive traps in his actual tomb to avoid damaging his eternal residence! gu santong hypothesized. luo feng nodded in agreement. there would not be any traps like those in the decoy tomb, where iron bloc fell from the ceiling. these traps, while deadly, preserved the integrity of the tomb passage. hurry up, this slow pace is testing my patience! come on, lets see boss caos private chamber! weve grown weary of these rudimentary traps! where are the dramatic traps we see on tv? is this all there is? youve consumed too much fiction, real ancient tombs only have these sorts of traps. those extravagant traps on tv are pure fantasy. do you think the ancients were that technologically advanced? despite the audiences impatience, luo feng remained unfazed. how could they expect him to sprint through a trap-infested area? even if the swallowtail hoe could miraculously bypass all dangers, wouldnt that seem too contrived? why are there clumps of broken soil? spotting fragments of soil on the brick floor ahead, luo feng directed his gaze upwards. it must have fallen from the ceiling. however, where the soil had fallen, several metallic spikes were exposed. whats wrong, little luo? gu s?nt?ng asked with curiosity. master gu, hold your position. theres something on the ceiling! luo feng warned, look at that. those resemble ground spikes, but theyre attached to the ceiling. over time, the mud used to conceal them has crumbled, revealing the trap! i believe those spikes will plummet when we step on certain floor tiles! after briefing him, luo feng extended his swallowtail hoe. he struck the tile in front of him with force. no response? could the trap have become dysfunctional over time? despite the lack of reaction, luo feng remained vigilant. increasing his force, he struck the tile even harder.. Chapter 405 - Chapter 405: A Heaven-Defying Trap! From 1800 Years Ago! Cao Cao l s Curse! (3) chapter 405: a heaven-defying trap! from 1800 years ago! cao cao l s curse! (3) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation a deafening cacophony echoed as a steel plate armed with spikes plummeted from above. boom! a haze of dust rose, clouding the air. cough, cough, cough! could this be weight-sensitive? only a weight around 100 taels could set off this mechanism! luo feng chuckled softly. boss caos cunning had certainly been proven. however, luo feng observed the steel plate, connected by a rope, ascend back to its original position in the next moment. the floor tiles similarly returned to their initial, innocuous state. incredible ! a self-resetting trap? luo feng, though astounded, had to acknowledge the spectacle before him. such occurrences were generally limited to the realm of television dramas. l-little l-luo, what should we do? the trap has reset itself and we have yet to cross! gu santong voiced his concern. have no fear. well let it fall once more, then ill sever the chain fastening the spiked steel plate, luo feng responded, grinning. the plan was straightforward. prevent its reset, and the trap would cease to be. boom. striking the floor tiles with force mimicking a weight of over 100 taels, luo feng spurred the mechanism once more. the steel plate crashed down in the ensuing moment. seizing this window of opportunity, luo feng unsheathed his jungle blade, and with one fluid sweep, severed the chain. what a knife! incredible! the hosts machete never disappoints! upon witnessing this, gu santong questioned, can we proceed now? the spikes were now oriented downward, and the rear of the steel plate appeared devoid of traps. wait a moment, mr. gu. what is the substance smeared on the back of this steel plate? could it be mr. gu, a man of vast knowledge and experience, inhaled a slight whiff, white phosphorus indeed, mr. cao, i must concede my admiration. this mechanism is a series of traps! if were not vigilant, we risk being burned alive! luo feng retorted. so, whats our next move? gu santong inquired. we simply wrap our feet with a wet cloth. the white phosphorus wont combust then, luo feng chuckled. both men hastily brought out some cotton cloth, dousing it with several bottles of mineral water. following this, they meticulously tread over the steel plate. it was evident that the white phosphorus had been mixed with a viscous substance. direct contact would result in their soles becoming covered in it. should the next chamber present a frictional surface, the white phosphorus would ignite. paired with the fact that white phosphorus lay where they stepped they were in danger of being consumed by flames. this authentic tomb is far from elementary! when compared to the counterfeit tombs, the complexity of the traps is astoundingly superior! im amazed by how the ancients devised such reusable contraptions! luo feng commented. from then on, luo feng proceeded with extreme caution with every step. nonetheless, once they ventured into the subsequent stretch of the path, the floor tiles began to descend under luo fengs footfall, despite his application of force equivalent to 100 taels. simultaneously, a clicking sound resonated. in the next second, the clinking of chains reverberated from the walls and ceiling of the tomb. damn! could this not be weight-sensitive? perhaps shape-sensitive instead? luo feng instantly considered the prospect of ancient mechanisms that were not activated by weight, but by the shape of the force exerted. such mechanisms were nearly impossible to entirely defend against. what might this triggered mechanism unfold? was another object about to crash down? after all, the sound of chains clinking was incessant and pervasive. Chapter 406 - Chapter 406: A Mechanism 1500 Years Ahead of Its Time! A Global Revelation! (1) chapter 406: a mechanism 1500 years ahead of its time! a global revelation! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation what the f*ck? im at a complete loss for words! such an ingenious contraption! undoubtedly. the eerie clatter of chains emanated from the wall, signaling the launch of countless arrows. yet, in the possession of the swallowtail hoe, luo feng held a shield against death. with expert skill and agility, luo feng swung the hoe, a bulwark against the onslaught. this outrageous act, typically relegated to the realm of fantastical tv dramas, was brought to life once more by luo fengs deft maneuvers. curiously, no matter how outlandish an event, its recurrence tends to breed familiarity. indeed, this was impressive, but it bore no traces of the supernatural. im puzzled. how was this mechanism conceived? indeed! such a merciless contraption! hasnt the host already circumvented the gravity sensor? its astonishing that the ancients could design a gravity sensor. wouldnt a footprint sensor be rather peculiar? look closer! theres a minuscule depression in the floor tile. could it be that it detects pressure, more pressure indicating a foots presence? thats a plausible hypothesis. what other purpose would a small depression serve? observing this, luo feng too scrutinized the depression. it was only about a millimeter deep, an elongated ellipse in shape. it resembled the impression left by a heavy foot on a floor of fresh cement. could the ancients? possess such unprecedented wisdom? what was their secret? if i came across this in modern times, i wouldnt bat an eyelid. even if it were from the republican era, i would find it believable. but from the era of the three kingdoms? how did they devise this? its utterly perplexing! in truth, ancient people were capable too. its a form of shape sensor, akin to an electrical matrix! but surely, the ancients couldnt have been that advanced, could they? what are you implying? i cant grasp it! it denotes a shape sensor that can be crafted without resorting to advanced technology! no matter the explanation, boss cao is truly incredible! regaining his composure swiftly, luo feng proceeded with his exploration. this time, he tapped not only the floor tiles but also inspected the patterns beneath each of them. initially, he believed that with added caution, he could navigate smoothly. but he now learned that the caution he placed had to be amplified ten thousand fold. while the pace was marginally slowed, safety was greatly augmented. after approximately an hour of careful progress, the pair had only managed to traverse half of the tomb passage. the journey was painstakingly slow. before long, luo feng spotted more objects further down the passage. around twenty meters ahead, a bronze tripod stood. a bronze tripod? gu santongs eyes glittered. after all, no archaeologist could resist the allure of bronze tripods. there must be something concealed within the bronze tripod! luo feng conjectured, not hastily approaching the bronze tripod, but persisting in his cautious exploration. after roughly twenty minutes. they covered the twenty-meter stretch. however, luo feng was taken aback. in this twenty-meter area, not a single trap was present. neither above, nor below, nor on the walls. is it filled with gold? gu santong examined the bronze tripod meticulously. indeed, it housed a considerable amount of gold. heh, is boss cao testing us? who would dare to touch the gold at this juncture? there must be traps lurking! as for the items within, luo feng did not act rashly. instead, he continued to probe the surroundings, tapping each floor tile around the bronze tripod. it shattered? when luo feng tapped a floor tile, it crumbled almost instantly. he crouched to inspect the broken tile. it was, in fact, a remarkably thin hollow brick. truly, the level of craftsmanship was exceptional. are these all hollow bricks? thud, thud, thud. luo feng tapped the floor tiles surrounding the bronze tripod once again. each one crumbled under his touch. spikes lay beneath. with such masterful craftsmanship, why not create art instead of traps? stepping on the fragile hollow tiles was akin to stepping on soft tofu. luo feng felt as if he was committing a crime by tapping them. nonetheless, for three meters straight, all were hollow tiles. solid. solid. solid. then hollow again? was this a mind game? lulling one into a sense of security, only to confront them with more hollow tiles? luo feng tapped meticulously, seeking patterns. a misstep onto a hollow spot would result in impalement. finally, weve surpassed the bronze tripod challenge! ignoring the gold within the bronze tripod, luo feng declared, continuing his cautious advancement. in fact, luo feng contemplated that the bronze tripod trap, had it been placed at the very front of the tomb passage, might have been more potent. just as this thought flitted through his mind, luo feng faltered. he stepped onto a tile, causing it to sink. having navigated past a trap, he assumed the next would be at least a meter away. but who would have guessed the traps were now densely packed? those crafting the traps, after all, had to perfect them, meticulously crafting each. typically, traps were set at intervals. yet, these traps were less than a meter apart, an unnerving density. clang, clang, clang. all luo feng could perceive was a series of muffled clangs echoing around him. what ensued made luo fengs eyes widen in disbelief. crossbow bolts, half a meter long, erupted from the walls. duck quickly! being further back, gu santong was not at risk. he merely shouted out of instinct. his warning, however, was superfluous. the swallowtail hoe in luo fengs grip seemed to gain a thousand pounds of weight. it drove luo fengs hand downward, compelling him into an immediate prone position.. Chapter 407 - Chapter 407: A Mechanism 1500 Years Ahead of Its Time! A Global Revelation! (2) chapter 407: a mechanism 1500 years ahead of its time! a global revelation! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation oh dear! its excruciating! luo feng lamented. the swallowtail hoes capacity for thwarting death and prolonging life was starting to feel burdensome. he was forcibly pushed down by the swallowtail hoe. could it be gentler next time? holy cow! why does the host appear to be playing the victim when he falls? one observer remarked. indeed! his fall seemed quite peculiar! i cant help but think that his swallowtail hoe is somewhat eccentric! yet, in the next moment, luo feng, having fallen, understood that the situation was more complicated than he thought. the initial volley of crossbow bolts was launched at a height of half a meter from the ground. but the following ones skimmed the ground surface, fired at a range of heights from o to half a meter. in essence, the attacker had already accounted for his fall. i see lifting the swallowtail hoe, luo feng leapt and astonishingly managed a half-meter vertical leap. without further hindrance, the swallowtail hoe once again propelled luo feng, avoiding the crossbow bolts launched from beneath him. damn! host, are you a professional basketball player? such impressive leaping ability? so the host is still standing? boss cao cant compete with this! not even a novel would dare to depict this! the host must be zhang qiling from the novel! his strength is unmatched! gu santong shouted, luo feng, are you alright? im fine, stay put! i need to ascertain if the crossbow bolts have stopped firing! luo feng replied, promptly beginning his investigation. but little luo, has your oxygen tanks supply tube been pierced by a crossbow bolt? huh? really? only then did luo feng notice that his oxygen supply was noticeably indeed, the supply tube had been slightly punctured and was leaking. we must retreat and replace the oxygen tank immediately! after all, the yanwei hoes protective capacity only extended to luo feng. it did not prevent his equipment from sustaining damage. on the return journey, with all traps now discovered, they quickly surfaced. luo feng, master gu, have you discovered the tomb chamber yet? su meiji asked anxiously. were only halfway in! gu santong, removing his gas mask, replied, the tomb is filled with traps. luo fengs oxygen tank was punctured, so we had to retreat. miss su, didnt you watch the live broadcast? i couldnt bear to watch! su meiji confessed, though proud, she had completely fallen for the extraordinary man during their repeated treasure hunting expeditions. he possessed the attributes and potential to be her partner. emmm! luo feng internally reveled in such a statement. of the three girls, the one he desired the most was su meiji. an intellectual beauty of her stature would be anyones dream. but their relationship was presently limited to a night spent under the wilderness moon, her head resting on his shoulder. at that time, luo feng had yearned to kiss her. however, he found she had succumbed to exhaustion and was sleeping. he gently carried her to her tent. he did not take advantage of the situation. luo feng wondered if her exhaustion was genuine, or if it was an intentional test for him? regardless, he refrained from any inappropriate actions. mr. luo, we have excavated the tomb passage you indicated. a member of the archaeological team suddenly reported. oh? are there any steles? luo feng queried. yes, similar to what you excavated earlier. the young man confirmed. excellent, guide me there! promptly led to the newly unearthed stele, luo feng discovered it was inscribed with curses. this appears to be another entrance to a tomb passage. first, figure out a way to shift the stele, then i will descend for a look! his main goal was to compare the newly discovered tomb passage with the previous one. this could help luo feng identify which passage led directly to the main tomb chamber. if there were insufficient reference data, he would have to meticulously follow one path to its conclusion. he strongly felt that this was undoubtedly a grand tomb. it was the largest tomb he had discovered since beginning his explorations. with such impressive traps and passages, the burial treasures were expected to be abundant. soon, the group settled down for food and rest. why is the host still resting? even having li shishi massage his shoulders? why cant he expedite the tomb raiding? are you scared of bolts from 1800 years ago? hahaha, theres nothing to fear! have you seen who our host is? in my opinion, were lucky hes our host. even bruce lee might not have dodged those traps! these tomb raiding videos have gone viral online, causing people to go berserk! some even claim the hosts performance must be special effects! special effects? how so? firstly, they doubt whether our hosts reflexes could really be that swift. secondly, they claim those traps are too advanced to have been designed by our ancestors! how dare these uncultured foreigners undermine our ancestors? absolutely, let them learn about zhuge liangs repeating crossbow, the wooden ox and flowing horse! the mechanical bird, and wang mangs ruler! haha! of course, it wasnt just the foreigners who dismissed these traps as fictitious. even domestic scholars were dumbfounded by the trap designs that seemed straight out of a movie.. Chapter 408 - Chapter 408: A Mechanism 1500 Years Ahead of Its Time! A Global Revelation! (3) chapter 408: a mechanism 1500 years ahead of its time! a global revelation! (3) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation the crux of the matter was whether the ancients had truly understood the principle of shape induction of the electric matrix. if this could be established as fact, then in terms of utilizing the principle of the electric matrix, huaxia would have surpassed europe by 1500 years. such a concept was almost unbelievable. luo feng, is the shape induction real? thats too unbelievable, isnt it? asked li shishi, who had been too nervous to watch the livestream. now, she listened attentively as her husband recounted some of the details, both awestruck and fearful. i dont know for sure, luo feng nodded, but many netizens who understand physics say that if the ancients could achieve shape induction, the principle of the electric matrix would be the only possible explanation! any other possibilities would require high-tech electronic equipment, something the ancients clearly could not have had. little luo, do you know how those crossbow arrows hidden in the wall were launched? gu santong asked, his curiosity piqued. as a matter of fact, i brought out one of the crossbow arrows! replied luo feng, master gu, you can take a look. i cant discern anything unusual, said gu santong after a moments examination. luo feng pointed at the tail of the arrow and said, look here. is this a mark from where it fell and scraped the ground? gu santong did not comprehend luo fengs point. master gu, dont you think the power of the crossbow arrow is somewhat small? asked luo feng. it does seem so, gu santong reflected, could it be due to the passage of time? no, no, no, a real crossbow arrow would undoubtedly have a great deal of power, luo feng began, if these were real crossbow arrows, their force would be so immense, the arrows would have lodged themselves into the walls! could the arrows have bounced off the walls? li shishi interjected. thats possible, but since none of them penetrated the wall, it only proves that these arrows had limited power, luo feng reasoned as he recalled, i dont think there were any crossbow mechanisms inside those walls at all. so, what launched them? gu santong asked. i believe it was stones! stones? yes, luo feng nodded, you all should know about the blowgun, an invention of primitive man, made using hollow bamboo. blow with some force, and the dart is launched, albeit with limited power. i think the walls housed something akin to arrow nests. arrows were pre-loaded into these nests, and a hammering mechanism was used to generate force and create pressure. imagine a large suspended stone right above a hammer handle. the stone falls, strikes the handle, and the arrows are blown out! of course, these were all speculations from luo feng. it just did not seem like there were any actual crossbow arrows, the disparity in power was too great. holy smokes! if you werent a modern man, i would believe you designed these mechanisms yourself! youre amazing! having rested enough, luo feng decided to check another tomb passage. when he arrived at the entrance of the tomb passage, a significantly smaller tunnel greeted his eyes. the two passages were not identical, which luo feng counted as a significant discovery. hows the lower passage? gu santong asked as luo feng returned to the surface. there are no murals, and the passage is very narrow. its likely a decoy! luo feng concluded. such a structure hardly seemed fitting for cao cao. perhaps the first passage he walked down was the one truly leading to the main burial chamber. after all, he had already covered more than 100 meters, and he should be able to complete the remaining few tens of meters. whether it was cao caos main burial chamber or not, everything would soon be revealed.. Chapter 409 - Chapter 409: The Deadliest Trap in the Ancient Tomb! A Complete Dead End! (1) chapter 409: the deadliest trap in the ancient tomb! a complete dead end! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation once more, luo feng ventured into the depths of the tomb. armed with his memory, he cautiously navigated through the already traversed 100 meters, arriving beside the bronze tripod. the remaining distance, only a few tens of meters, remained unexplored. luo feng advanced with heightened caution. a tense hour passed, the mechanisms were as they had been, and once again, luo feng eluded them. despite several brushes with danger, he reached the corridor unharmed. the tomb passage seamlessly melded into the corridor without any separating brick wall. this corridor, approximately ten meters in length, far exceeded the standard two or three meters, reflecting the grandeur of boss caos tomb. on the other end, a set of imposing stone doors obstructed access to the main tomb chamber. a stone tablet stood upfront. it bore the inscription: tomb of king wei wu, cao cao. beneath, numerous minute characters likely portrayed the life of cao cao. luo feng paused, ensuring no traps lay in this final stretch. he scanned the tomb ceiling and scrutinized the floor tiles. confirming the absence of anything unusual, he proceeded. if someone could make it here, boss cao might have considered surrendering. with so many traps conquered, further struggle seems pointless! hahaha! indeed, those who make it here are nothing short of divine. what use would more traps serve? futile! assured of the absence of additional traps, luo feng gently rapped on the stone doors, producing an eerie, hollow sound. he reckoned that the stone doors weighed at least a dozen tons. opening them was no mean feat. moreover, knowing boss cao, the doors were likely sealed. composed of natural stone, a material prevalent in ancient tombs, the doors functioned much like a door bolt, wedged securely behind the door. a simplistic design, yet highly effective. to pry open these doors, one would either have to shatter them or fracture the natural stone. both were herculean tasks. lets set aside all thoughts and give this a push! with that, luo feng marshalled all his strength to thrust against the stone doors. instantly, luo feng sensed the stone doors shudder, followed by a click behind him. in the next instant, a stone door plummeted behind him, confining him within the ten-meter corridor. what the hell! whats happening? is this a trap? damn it, boss cao didnt give up on traps till the very end! the colossal stone door crashed behind luo feng. its vast weight invoked an overpowering sense of despair. the impact of the falling door shattered the surrounding floor tiles. hahaha, a tomb raider would certainly meet his end here! but our host is livestreaming, right? surely, boss cao didnt account for this, did he? regardless, we must rescue our trapped host, even if we have to blow up the tomb! truth be told, this perspective wasnt wrong. though the destruction of relics or the tomb passage is regrettable, human life takes precedence. prioritizing artifacts over human life would draw criticism. in such scenarios, advanced technology would be deployed for the rescue. if someone were to die to protect the artifacts, the internet would undoubtedly split into two factions. one would rationally argue the necessity of preserving artifacts, while the other would condemn the authorities. boss cao is truly a mastermind! luo feng was speechless. the speed at which the stone door descended would catch anyone off guard, especially as the trap was on the door itself. if you block tomb raiders with a stone door, they cant enter your house. but now, youre trapping them on your doorstep? on reflection, the corridor was ten meters long, presumably a testament to boss caos grandeur. in truth, he wanted to ensnare the tomb raiders inside. given the corridors length, a tomb raider would not have the time to sense danger and escape. if it were only two meters, escape would be relatively straightforward. dont worry, old luo. ive reached out to the emergency team. stay put, were initiating a rescue operation immediately! gu santongs voice resonated through the walkie-talkie. luo feng merely chuckled, its probably not that simple! not that simple? what do you mean? confronted with gu santongs question, luo feng remained silent. after all, given boss caos ruthlessness, merely trapping the tomb raider would be uncharacteristically lenient. he probably anticipated that a person could survive for several days within the shut doors, and raiders outside could break through in that time. boss cao would not grant one that respite. as luo feng came to this realization, he heard a sound reminiscent of dripping water. it was as though something was trickling within the ten-meter corridor. then, the dripping sound grew more frequent, more pronounced. yellow sand? its yellow sand! luo fengs eyes bulged in surprise. Chapter 410 - Chapter 410: The Deadliest Trap in the Ancient Tomb! A Complete Dead End! (2) chapter 410: the deadliest trap in the ancient tomb! a complete dead end! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation as time passed, the speed of the shifting yellow sand escalated, transforming its gentle patter into a relentless rustle this is no mere sandits quicksand! after meticulous scrutiny, luo feng made the unsettling recognition. the properties of quicksand were starkly different from ordinary sand; it was far more fine and silky, thus offering minimal friction. this implied a chilling reality once trapped, escape would become impossible. the perilous situation was akin to being stuck in a quagmire. indeed, the use of quicksand in a trap did not necessitate the flooding of the entire passage. the mere act of suffocating a victims airways would ensure a deadly outcome. one could not maintain a stance atop quicksand, only sink gradually into its deadly embrace. damn! its quicksand, a tomb of quicksand! the most lethal contraption in ancient tombs! farewell, host. pass along my disdain to that cunning boss cao for me. enough joking around! please hurry up to the hosts rescue! quicker, even quicker! its futile. the host is stuck deep within the ancient forests and mountains. theres nothing to be done! the netizens were fraught with anxiety. several viewers began to feel a palpable tension. it would indeed be a great loss if such an engrossing livestream were to abruptly cease. my friend encountered quicksand while on an expedition in the desert. and then? well, then i ended up marrying his wife, the woman of his dreams, and i bully his children every day! haha, you indeed understand boss cao! so, this is an ancient tomb from china? what a revelation it has been today! the quicksand continued its relentless advance. a sense of terror permeated amongst the netizens. one might say the most distressed was the streaming platform. after all, luo feng, their golden goose, had just lured in a plethora of new users. losing luo feng would equate to an immense loss. however, in that moment, luo feng was the epitome of calm. given the presence of the jungle blade, there would always be a way to carve through mountains and build bridges across rivers, right? pushed to the brink luo feng would not refrain from resorting to the systems hacks. for instance, if luo feng had intended to breach the stone door earlier, would one slash from his jungle blade not shatter it? what could possibly stand against the power of the jungle blade? but given the nature of the livestream, luo feng would abstain from such measures. moreover, the life-saving swallowtail hoe would never allow luo feng to meet his end. armed with these two miraculous artifacts, there was no tomb luo feng could not navigate, nor any trap that could claim his life. however, at the present time, there was no necessity to display magic, unless he truly found himself at a dead end. thats it, the junction between the tomb ceiling and the stone door! luo feng glanced at the tomb ceiling and a notion swiftly sparked within his mind. the tomb passageways ceiling rose slightly above two meters. any high jumper could reach it. nevertheless, even if one did manage to touch it, it would offer no respite. the stone bricks were too slippery to hold onto. but none of these challenges posed a problem for luo feng. subsequently, he retreated a few meters, started a swift sprint, bent his knee slightly, and vaulted energetically towards the tomb ceiling. upon reaching a certain altitude, luo feng wedged his jungle blade directly into a crevice in a ceiling brick. half of the blade sank into the bricks crevice. simultaneously, luo feng unsheathed the life-saving swallowtail hoe from his back, commenced digging on another side, and half of the hoe burrowed into a crevice in a different brick. luo feng clutched the hoe in one hand, ensuring it was secured firmly. with his other hand, he drew out the jungle blade. then, he began excavating the intersection between the tomb ceiling and the stone door. this entire sequence of events left the worldwide audience utterly astonished. (000) good heavens! can this really be possible? is this a feat within human capability? the people of huaxia are indeed true masters of martial arts, it appears! in actuality, such a jump was somewhat ordinary; many individuals, roughly 1.8 meters tall, would be able to achieve such a leap. but to not only ascend but also thrust a blade into the crevices of the wall tiles? and then to dangle there? one hand clinging on while the other works? unthinkable! such a feat cannot be accomplished without martial arts expertise and nimbleness. of course, the quicksand moved at a sluggish pace, likely taking several hours to fill the area. this implies that luo feng had ample time to work, though it would demand considerable stamina. this was not a problem, however, as luo feng first chiseled out footrests in the wall beneath him. this move enabled him to conserve a significant amount of energy. ramming earth? the corner of the tombs ceiling and the stone door revealed compacted earth after a tile was dislodged. but why did luo feng target the corner between the stone door and not the tomb ceiling? it was simply the only feasible way out. if he dug through the tomb ceiling, he would likely encounter seven or eight meters of soil on the other side. how could he escape then? however, given two or three hours, rescue teams could have directly intervened to save him. while it was indeed perilous, it was not overwhelmingly so. in due course, luo feng was systematically prying out the floor tiles. the corner between the tomb ceiling and the stone door was filled with about a one-meter-thick layer of soil. approximately twenty minutes later, luo feng exerted excessive force while using his jungle blade to dislodge the compacted earth, causing his palm to smash against it. this was because a path had been cleared. subsequently, luo feng expanded the opening. peering outside the stone door, gu santong and others had descended, many of whom were members of the archaeology team. they were all positioned outside the stone door. little luo, are you alright? gu santong called out excitedly, the rescue team has begun using large machinery to excavate the soil above you, but it seems like its not needed anymore! of course im alright, just some minor adjustments to deal with! luo feng chuckled. he continued to expand the hole he had carved between the stone door and the tomb ceiling. one hand clutching the swallowtail hoe, his feet braced against small grooves chiseled for footholds. about ten minutes later, the hole was finally expanded enough to allow a person to pass through! though luo feng was impressively strong, he was not excessively broad, suggesting that he did not need to widen the hole significantly to squeeze through himself. hehe! on seeing that the hole was adequately large to facilitate escape, luo feng turned to survey the quicksand. if it were any other persons mindset, faced with such a scenario, their first thought would undoubtedly be to force open the stone door. but how could one open the stone door? the only feasible method involved the corner between the tomb ceiling and the fallen stone door. the side walls and tomb ceiling were all impassable. if i were in boss caos shoes, i would certainly fortify the corner between the tomb ceiling and the stone door with steel! nevertheless, oversights are inevitable. damn it! i cant get out! have i actually gained weight? luo feng glanced at the horizontal tunnel approximately a meter long in the corner. he shook his head in resignation. it appears that men who frequently interact with women do indeed gain weight, this is a well-established fact. with no other alternatives, he continued to marginally enlarge the hole, the task wasnt overly demanding anyway. about ten minutes later, a more expansive space was unveiled. in reality, luo feng had contemplated whether he should directly excavate into the corner between the stone door and the tomb ceiling of the main burial chamber. however, after some thought, he decided against it. if he had excavated there, the oxygen tank would have been exhausted. it was a better strategy to escape first. damn it! is this the host? today, i truly witnessed what it means to be a master of escape! look, look, those foreign wilderness survival shows, those escape rooms! compared to this? theyre nothing! thats right, those shows are just tricks to deceive children, all just effects, stooges, and premeditated designs! our tomb exploration is the genuine article, dare you use a tomb of cao cao as a decoy? for a mere reality tv show? from today onwards, the host is my idol! theres no need to wait until today, the live streamer has been my idol for quite some time! at that moment on the internet, the entire network was broadcasting luo fengs daring escape. it was utterly captivating and satisfying to watch. this was arguably more thrilling than those tomb robbing films produced by tv shows because this was a genuine tomb robbing incident. however, compared to tv shows, one area where the footage fell short was pixel quality. tv shows boast super high pixels, whereas real videos certainly were not as clear. little luo, hurry, we will catch you! gu santong shouted excitedly. from his vantage point, all he could see was luo fengs head protruding from the hole at the corner between the tomb ceiling and the stone door. are you serious? youll catch me? what if you fail to do so? luo feng retorted, making a grimace. this signified that he would need to leap down headfirst, a highly dangerous move. its better to trust in oneself rather than others. like a serpent, luo feng soon maneuvered most of his body out of the hole. then, brandishing his jungle blade, he thrust it into the crevice of the floor tile, dangled from it, and then jumped down. landing safely. lets get out first, rest for a bit, replace the oxygen tanks, and then well venture into the main burial chamber later! gu santong, puzzled, thought he misheard: what? are we going back in? of course, were going back in! ive figured out how to get in! luo feng declared.. Chapter 413 - Chapter 413: Western Zhou Dynasty Cauldrons and Gui! chapter 413: western zhou dynasty cauldrons and gui! revealing the hidden history of cao cao! (3) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation im going to camp here in this channel until his stream resumes tomorrow! meanwhile, on luo fengs end, he had returned to the surface, and the pitch-black sky above him was already brimming with stars. how goes it, little luo? any traps discovered in the main tomb chamber? gu santong asked curiously. there werent any in the main tomb chamber, luo feng assured him. however, i intend to conduct a thorough re-examination tomorrow. sounds good, gu santong nodded in agreement. well be awaiting your updates here on the surface. the engineering team arrived earlier and assured us that they can fully manage the quicksand within five days. we have resolved not to disturb the stone door unless it becomes a necessity. instead, well expand the entrance that you initially dug. no problem. the most important thing is ensuring safe transport for the artifacts, luo feng agreed. the night was quiet, marked by minimal conversation. luo feng had expressed his fatigue and lack of interest in engaging in a game of poker. despite this, he found it difficult to sleep, lost in thought. he messaged li shishi, inviting her over. she arrived for a brief visit, gifted him some useful items, and stayed for about half an hour. she had taken her medication, and had not brought over any protection. both of them settled in for the night, sleeping in the tent and entwined in each others arms. luo feng found himself growing fond of falling asleep in the embrace of such a beautiful woman. in the morning, luo feng was reinvigorated. just past eight, he picked up his tools and addressed his livestream audience, today, we begin our descent into the tomb! get ready for a tour of boss caos residence! before long, the path was cleared, and luo feng ventured into the tomb chamber. his attention first landed on a corner where various bronze vessels were on display. why are these bronze tripods so small? is one of them a mutated bronze tripod? whats hidden beneath the bronze tripod? could this be a sham tomb? how could such items be present in cao caos tomb? the bronze tripods, indeed, were rather small C only about twenty to thirty centimeters tall. despite their numbers, they lacked grandeur, paling in comparison to the bronze tripods found in zhao gaos tomb. ah, these are known as ding gui! luo feng revealed, looking at the objects. ding gui? what are those? could they possibly be worth more than the jiuzhou ding? what a ludicrous thought! a system notification caught luo fengs attention as he bent down. [ ding! bronze tripod! a relic from the zhou dynasty, valued at three hundred million! ] this revelation surprised luo feng. the artifact was from the western zhou period. he pondered how boss cao came into possession of it. could it be from grave robbery or unearthing ancestral burial sites? value-wise, the ding gui certainly cannot rival the jiuzhou ding. thats considered a divine artifact. lets not indulge in unrealistic expectations! luo feng advised, noticing the newcomers flooding the live chat, trying to ascertain what a ding gui was. ding had diverse uses, such as ritual offerings and meat storage. ding gui, on the other hand, were typically used for grain storage, and they were accompanied by lids! ding and gui were as common as household pots and pans during the zhou dynasty, used for storing grains and meats. however, for burial purposes, their numbers were restricted. nine ding and eight gui were reserved for the emperor, zhuge had seven ding and eight gui, knights and scholars had fifty-four, and gentlemen thirty-two! but werent such customs obsolete during the three kingdoms period? gu santong questioned. yes, they were exclusive to the zhou dynasty! luo feng nodded, elaborating, these ding gui are artifacts from the western zhou period, likely pilfered from a western zhou tomb by boss cao. whats more interesting is that they are arranged in accordance with imperial standards! so, there indeed are nine ding and eight gui! gu santong confirmed after counting. it implies that boss cao had aspirations to be an emperor! luo feng added, squinting thoughtfully.. Chapter 416 - Chapter 416: Shocking the Three Kingdoms Fans! Guan Yu in Cao Cao’s Tomb! (1) chapter 416: shocking the three kingdoms fans! guan yu in cao caos tomb! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng moved towards the monumental artifact ahead of him, drawn by its imposing size. the exhibit occupied a substantial area and was filled with numerous items. stretching from left to right, it spanned nearly twenty meters. at the forefront stood eight majestic steeds, all constructed of bronze, partitioned into two groups of four. each horse, crafted to scale, looked lifelike and radiated an air of grandeur. behind these horses was an enormous chariot, also made of bronze. despite being mere burial objects, their opulence was genuinely astonishing. in front of the chariot, a few rotted clothes hung from a stand made of golden phoebe zhennan wood, next to which was a wooden cabinet. on top of the cabinet, there was a pair of withered and decayed shoes. a table placed further ahead held a selection of musical instruments: ancient guqins, cymbals, and drums. the sight of these artifacts, so rarely found in historical relics, left luo feng somewhat intoxicated. swallowing the excitement that bubbled within him, luo feng chose not to disturb the instruments. instead, he continued his exploration, quickly discovering a wooden platform with five levels. each level was filled with a variety of weapons: bows and arrows, spears, square halberds, and a very sharp-looking axe. crafted, it seemed, from refined steel, the axe was decorated with cloud patterns and bore a semi-circular blade. a dragon motif was etched in the middle of the axe. after the platform with the axe, there was a square table holding a large-bellied jade vase. the livestream viewers, who had accompanied luo feng on this twenty-meter journey, were thoroughly satisfied. whether it was the bronze chariot, the instruments, or the weapons, all were seldom seen and elicited exclamations of awe. but why arent all the weapons stored together? one viewer asked. indeed! it would make sense to put all the weapons in one place, wouldnt it? added another. host, please open that jade vase. i have a feeling theres something inside! that axe its stunning. look at the dragon engraving! i wish i could feel its sharpness firsthand, said a third viewer. are you trying to see if yang zhis blade really does kill without drawing blood? responded another. luo feng spoke up, you dont realize, these arent mere weapons or trinkets. these are the nine bestowments. eh? the nine bestowments? luo feng, what is that? ive never heard of it, asked li shishi through her earpiece. as she and others could not enter the tomb, they had to communicate with luo feng via radio. ive heard of it, i think its some sort of ancient reward system? su meiji suggested, admitting she was not entirely certain but remembered something from her history books. meiji, you remember correctly. thats more or less what it means! luo feng nodded and explained to the curious listeners, the nine bestowments were nine types of ritual vessels awarded to nobles and high-ranking officials by ancient chinese emperors. they were the highest form of honor. the term bestowments, was used interchangeably with gifts in the pre-qin era due to their phonetic similarity. however, after the han dynasty, the term was pronounced as xi, consistent with its original pronunciation, while carrying the meaning of gift. the nine bestowed objects were: chariots and horses, clothes, musical instruments, red doors, palace stairs, tiger guards, an axe, bows and arrows, and jujube wine, as recorded in the book of rites. luo feng then elaborated on each item and their significance. emdhasizing that these gifts were not randomly given; they held deep significance. the first recipient of the nine bestowments during the post-qin period was the influential official, wang mang! in the western han dynasty, wang mang had great merit and was well-liked. however, his reception of the nine bestowments wasnt initiated by the emperor. rather, it was he who had his subordinates suggest to the emperor to give them, effectively forcing the emperors hand, much like when cao pi persuaded emperor xian of han to abdicate. after receiving the nine bestowments, wang mang committed an act that tainted their significance: he usurped the han throne! his precedent left a stain on the reputation of the nine bestowments! Chapter 417 - Chapter 417: Shocking the Three Kingdoms Fans! Guan Yu in Cao Cao’s Tomb! (2) chapter 417: shocking the three kingdoms fans! guan yu in cao caos tomb! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation wang mang was a role model followed by many, luo feng began, a chuckle rumbling in his throat. cao cao, for instance, received the nine bestowments just as wang mang did. though he didnt usurp the throne, his son certainly did. sun quan followed suit, receiving the nine bestowments and quickly thereafter declared himself emperor. sima zhao was another who received these nine honors, setting the stage for his son to establish the jin dynasty. in ancient times, luo feng continued, rewards were given commensurate with the merits of the deeds done. however, at some point, there was nothing left to give as a reward. it was then that the nine bestowments emerged as a unique reward, elevating an individuals status above any other minister. but, he added, the bestowment of these nine honors also meant a division of imperial power. take the tiger guard, for instance, one of these nine bestowments. it gave the recipient the right to maintain a private army of about a thousand men C an awe-inspiring privilege, yet one granted by imperial power. luo feng motioned to the wooden steps in front of him, and another of these bestowments was the na bi. this meant that during court sessions, the recipient would take the stage separate from the other ministers C a vip lane, if you will. as luo feng walked on, he could not help but laugh, the concept of the nine bestowments as burial objects is fascinating. given their intentions to usurp the throne, why include items associated with ministers? the path led them to a table laden with several jade pendants. the quality of the jade was impressive, and luo feng needed no further inspection to know that they were personal items of cao cao, their worth inciting jealousy in antique collectors nationwide. what on earth is this? luo feng exclaimed as he stopped abruptly before a massive object. his eyes widened. this was the same object he had scanned over just the previous night. a gigantic stone stood in front of him, reaching two to three meters in height. its surface was rough yet strangely smooth, as if coated with wax. the stone was pitch black, an imposing sight. is this just a rock? why would cao cao include a stone amongst his burial objects? a truly unique hobby! were stone burial objects customary during the three kingdoms period? as he moved closer and touched the stone, it confirmed his suspicions. it was indeed smooth and not coarse. [ ding! meteorite! worth 150 million! ] luo feng was slightly taken aback. an iron meteorite? why would cao cao posess such an object in ancient times, luo feng pondered aloud, meteorites were seen as either ominous harbingers or auspicious entities. i suppose the interpretation depended heavily on the masters perspectives and prevailing circumstances. he went on, during times of peace, many would claim it as a divine sign promising longevity to the emperor, or even symbolizing a prosperous dynasty. conversely, during times of conflict or disaster, the same would be viewed as a symbol of impending catastrophe. he laughed, the ancients were keen on mystifying things, manipulating those who were less informed. its quite absurd. how else could liu bang have gotten away with the killing of a white snake? or the tales of the sons of the white and red emperors? he shook his head, its truly bewildering that so many people bought into these tales. but i suppose, in ancient times, repetition was key to fostering belief. but dont be too quick to judge the ancients, luo feng warned, modern society has its own way of deception, and its arguably more sophisticated. so dont consider yourself immune. you might just have been fooled without even knowing it. could this be a meteorite? su meiji questioned, her voice echoing through the microphone as she examined the objects scarred exterior. her expertise in such matters was profound. standard meteorites bore marks from their heated descent crater-like pits and tiny crystalline fragments. iron meteorites, a composition of iron-nickel metal and silicate minerals, boasted an elongated triangular shape. their surfaces, tarnished by high-temperature friction, exhibited an abrasive layer, with swift air currents further carving pits and voids from the displaced silicate minerals. this resulted in an unexpectedly smooth meteorite surface. its polished appearance was a direct outcome of the friction encountered during atmospheric entry. but why such a dark hue? the answer lay in the intense scorching endured during its fiery descent. such an enormous meteorite! its overwhelming! one of the viewers could not help but exclaim. absolutely! ive never encountered one of this magnitude, another chimed in. upon closer inspection, luo feng discerned several characters etched onto the iron meteorite. retreating for a better view, he gasped aloud. what in the world! he blurted out. these characters? what is their purpose here? can you decipher them? share with us! if any of you can comprehend this ancient script, youre undoubtedly exceptional! why keep us in suspense? wait, is this what they mean? you all are feigning ignorance, arent you? youre merely pretending! the audience in the livestream room were playfully mischievous, with many clueless and simply adding fuel to the fire. the inscription reads: the blue sky has died; the yellow sky will rise! luo feng announced, aware of the mounting impatience among the viewers. isnt that the slogan from zhang jues rebellion? could someone have carved these characters on the meteorite and then claimed it to be a celestial gift? is this boss caos stratagem to secure his path to the throne? further scrutinizing the meteorite, luo feng noticed an additional character adjacent to the inscription it was the character for cao. this revelation clarified the matter significantly. the situation paralleled an incident from the qin dynasty when a meteorite allegedly descended from the heavens, bearing the inscription: the first emperor dies and the land is divided. this was nothing less than a curse. boss caos ploy was akin to exploiting an ostensible divine message to sway public sentiment. by this reasoning, boss caos ascension to the throne could be construed as a divine mandatecompletely justified! luo feng remarked, continuing his analysis of the meteorite. he noted references to the nine tripod cauldrons and other symbolic relics. what was their significance? they served to legitimize boss caos claim to power. despite his initial proclamation of restoring the han dynasty, boss cao faced challenges in openly declaring his imperial ambitions. resorting to such machinations seemed his only recourse. regrettably, time spares no one, and cao cao passed away before he could arrange his matters. luo feng speculated that, had the historical cao cao survived another decade, he might have proclaimed himself emperor. if one could replace the current leader without causing disruption, why wouldnt they seize the opportunity? why shy away from power when its within reach? an important consideration is that without power, how can one ensure their protection? luo feng pondered aloud. having shared his thoughts, luo feng proceeded, lets advance. we should inspect what lies ahead. it appeared they stood at the entrance to the main tomb chamber. the funerary objects within were categorized into twohumanoid figurines and stone steles positioned before them. these artifacts were not haphazardly arranged, but instead were carefully aligned according to cardinal directions. the intricate craftsmanship of these figurines amazed luo feng. upon inspecting a stone stele, he noted the inscription: general who conquers the east, zhang liao. the revelation surprised luo feng, yet he soon recognized this as an acceptable practice. the use of famed generals figurines to safeguard tomb chambers was not common, but when present, it was sensible. could this be zhang liao? luo feng queried. the figure did not align with the historical depictions he was acquainted with. however, as he scrutinized the remaining figurines, he recognized xiahou dun, dian wei, and xu chu. luo fengs examination deepened his conviction that these figurines were fashioned after their real-life counterparts. the viewers were captivated. these were distinguished generals from the three kingdoms era their fame undisputed. suddenly, luo fengs attention was drawn to a unique figurine. it was significantly tallernearly 2 meters wielding a large blade. the figurines phoenix eyes, moth eyebrows, and vibrant vigor were remarkable. luo feng studied the inscription on the adjacent stone stele: marquis of hanshou, guan yu??? Chapter 418 - Chapter 418: The Authentic Relic of Cao Cao: A Curse from 1800 Years Ago! (1) chapter 418: the authentic relic of cao cao: a curse from 1800 years ago! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng found himself in a state of complete bewilderment. what could all this possibly mean? the terracotta figure before him C could it genuinely represent guan yu, the celebrated lord guan? the idea seemed beyond belief. had they truly unearthed a terracotta figure of lord guan here to safeguard cao caos tomb? the choices cao cao had made for his tombs guardians were unquestionably extravagant. am i hallucinating? does this terracotta figure truly resemble lord guan? luo feng queried. it is not just a likeness; it is an impeccable match! a viewer responded. lord guans image is profoundly embedded in our hearts! but how could cao cao have possibly arranged for lord guan, who never belonged to his camp, to be here? did cao cao have a penchant for collecting terracotta figures? or perhaps, was this done solely for the purpose of guarding his tomb? after all, lord guan served under cao cao for some time, so his guarding cao caos tomb is not entirely absurd. while these explanations seemed a bit stretched, they held some ground. in the historical records, guan yu had indeed been in service under cao cao for a time. this fact offered some clarity to luo fengs confusion. upon a more careful examination of the terracotta figure of lord guan, luo feng noted that it was quite handsome. dressed in armor and brandishing a large sword, it was a sight to behold. and the inherent value of such terracotta figures could not be understated, especially if they were authentically modeled after the likeness of these great men. after all, in an era devoid of photography, portraits might not have been accurate representations. not to mention the potential for artists to embellish their subjects or even create forgeries. with all these factors in mind, the worth of these terracotta figures was likely to be immense. these were the true faces of ancient generals from over 1800 years ago. as luo feng walked among these terracotta figures, he felt as if he had been transported back in time. it was a fascinating sensation, one that made him yearn to live in that bygone era and meet these courageous warriors and brilliant strategists. suddenly, luo feng noticed another terracotta figure. with a face as handsome as jade, a headdress, and a feather fan in his hand, the figure radiated an ethereal presence. good heavens! could that be zhuge liang? he gasped upon reading the name plaque. its kongming! kongming! a viewer exclaimed. cao cao certainly had elaborate tastes! regardless of whether they were his allies or not, he had all these figures serve under him? even going as far as to have zhuge liang guard his tomb? no wonder zhuge liang harbored such animosity towards you. you truly crossed a line, cao cao! zhuge liang never served under you, yet you arranged for him to guard your tomb! while one could make an argument for lord guan, the same cannot be said for zhuge liang. after all, zhuge liang had lived during a time after cao cao. so, did that mean that while he was still alive, zhuge liang was brought in to guard your tomb? if zhuge liang had known, he would have gone to any lengths to find your grave, even if it entailed desecrating your corpse. good heavens! it is indeed kongming! anchor, come closer. i wish to see how zhuge liangs terracotta figure appears! shine some light! get closer, hold this angle, do not move! i have already taken a screenshot, my friends. the internet is about to be set ablaze! as luo feng stood aside, accommodating everyone, he took pictures of various angles of lord guan and zhuge liangs terracotta figures. these images would be released sooner or later, he was merely doing it sooner. before long, a hitherto unknown group started to boast about this discovery. did you see that? this is lord guan, the genuine historical lord guan. did you notice zhuge liang? that is zhuge liang! oh my goodness! who among you has seen zhuge liang? haha, i have! are we bragging now? you have seen lord guan and zhuge liang? did you time travel? what is there to brag about? bragging? are you a fool? old luo has already excavated the terracotta figures of lord guan and zhuge liang, and you are still here doubting, truly a frog in a well! hehe, lord guan and zhuge liang in cao caos tomb, you must be dreaming. you are a fool! one cannot reason with a fool like you. just wait for the news to become trending! get lost! meanwhile, a group of historians had gathered around a computer screen, eager to dive into the scene as soon as the first terracotta figure was unearthed. they wished they could be at the site firsthand. they wished they could immediately take those terracotta figures home to study them in detail. for historians, the opportunity to see the authentic faces of ancient generals was indeed a cause for celebration. so many? all terracotta figures? are these the actual faces of ancient generals? lets rush to the taihang mountains to take some photographs! these cultural relics are indeed precious! upon hearing the news, gu santong was undoubtedly startled. he was well aware that the value of these terracotta figures had skyrocketed to an incredible level. the preserved faces of ancient generals from over a thousand years ago were indeed priceless. understood. i will bring additional personnel, he responded. after all, the treasures beneath the tomb included the nine bestowments, the four treasures of the study, and du kang wine.. Chapter 419 - Chapter 419: The Authentic Relic of Cao cao! A Curse from 1800 Years Ago! (2) chapter 419: the authentic relic of cao cao! a curse from 1800 years ago! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation there were also the bronze warhorses. as well as many other priceless relics. without more manpower, the team would undoubtedly have a hard time safeguarding and transporting all these treasures. of course, cao cao himself probably did not foresee that, in comparison with the terracotta figures, other artifacts would not hold such high value. while their worth was already substantial, considering the modern eras fondness for the three kingdoms period, the terracotta figures stood out significantly in terms of their value. before long, luo feng arrived at the last location, where numerous stelae were standing. each stele was over two meters tall. on these stelae were lines of text. righteous men from the east, rise to eliminate the evildoers. white bones exposed in the field, a thousand miles without the crow of a rooster. isnt this a poem by cao cao? could this be an authentic work personally written by boss cao? my goodness! seeing this, luo feng was thrilled. an authentic work of boss cao? did any such thing exist in the current market? it seemed unlikely, didnt it? and yet here, before them, was boss caos calligraphy? regrettably, it was inscribed on a large stele. if only it had been on paper! that would have been impressive. the full text: march in ao li righteous men from the east, rise to eliminate the evildoers. the initial meeting was in meng jin, yet their hearts were in xianyang. their forces combined but lacked unity, hesitatingly moving forward like a flock of geese. power and wealth cause strife, descendants continue to slaughter each other. my younger brother in huainan claims the title, seals carved in the north. armors breed lice, the people die in droves. white bones exposed in the field, a thousand miles without the crow of a rooster. only one in a hundred survives, the thought of it breaks ones heart. is this a poem by boss cao? which one is it again? its march in ao li! what a pity its only inscriptions. it would have been better if it was written on paper! if it were on paper, i doubt it would have survived to this day! fool, this isnt a mere inscription, its boss caos authentic work. luo feng clarified, this is not an engraving, its called shu dan, written with a brush, not carved with a knife. shu dan involved using a brush, dipping it in cinnabar, and directly writing on the stele. this calligraphy method not only facilitated preservation but also avoided distortion that could occur from engraving. so, this really is an authentic work of boss cao? holy cow! if its not carved with a knife, it must be worth a fortune! i bet even the stone that the text is written on is able to handle such an enormous value! yes, it cant handle it at all. old luo, why dont we raffle it off? such a thing as boss caos authentic work. honestly, at this moment, luo feng could hardly keep from laughing from excitement. before long, luo feng arrived at another stone stele. he quickly scanned the inscriptions upon it. it was another one of cao caos works, shu zhi ling. in reflection, it made perfect sense for a great scholar like cao cao to leave behind his works as burial companions. what came next? the phrase the turtle, though with longevity vast, faces its end at last? following that? it was view of the sea. sitting eastward to the jutting rocks, to watch the waves in their vastness. and after that? it was perhaps the most impressive poem of cao caos. indeed. it was how to dispel worry? only through immense wealth. no, that was not correct. it was how to dispel worry? only with du kang wine. zhou gong spitting his swaddled clothes, the world returning to his embrace. many favored this poem; it was the most famous work of master cao. of course, upon closer examination by luo feng, all these were poems by master cao. however, there was one notable absence. that was the meng de xin shu. luo feng had initially thought this work would undoubtedly be present. after all, if it did emerge, it could overshadow all others. why was it so extraordinary? the meng de xin shut was a military theory derived by cao cao, summarizing his military careers first half and based on the wisdom of predecessors. such a thing was a military tome in its entirety. however, considering that meng de xin shut comprised fourteen full-length articles, to inscribe all that text on the stele would be an impossible feat, even if one was willing to put in a hand-disabling amount of effort. the multitude of poems and songs already represented an impressive collection. luo feng once more surveyed the burial chamber; master caos burial items were merely that much. at that moment, luo feng began to recollect and organize. he found that master caos burial items, in truth, were not particularly valuable. gold, silver, gems and such only amounted to a dozen or so chests. compared to his status, they amounted to practically nothing. moreover, the burial chamber was devoid of any grand decoration. it seemed like they were casually strewn across the floor. it seemed that when master cao said he had robbed many graves during his lifetime and wished for simplicity in death, he was not joking. he truly was a man of his words. but then had he not set up seventy-two fake tombs? summing up all that could this still be considered simple? if everything were to be placed into a single tomb, wouldnt that be a luxurious burial chamber? of course, while there was not much gold and jewels in cao caos tombs, their actual value lies in their imperial standards. could there be more beneath the floor? luo feng wondered. after a while, luo feng found that there were indeed more treasure marks beneath the floor tiles. the scattering gold light indicated many items hidden underneath. luo feng walked over, tapped a floor tile, and found it solid. crouching down, he pulled out his jungle blade. what is the host going to do? is he prying up the floor tiles again? [ ding! you have unearthed a burial tile! ] [ from the three kingdoms period! ] [ worth one million! ] what the heck? a single tile worth one million? what kind of joke is this? luo feng was speechless. were these tiles made of gold? why were they so expensive? however, luo feng quickly turned the tile in his hands, examining it closely. only then did he see large characters engraved on the underside. the heavens might die, and the world shall punish cao. what!? what does that mean? luo feng was momentarily stunned, unable to comprehend. there are characters under this floor tile? heavens might die? what does this mean? i get the second half, though. it means kill the thief cao cao! luo feng stabilized his emotions slightly. the heavens might die and the heavens have died, despite being only one word apart, bore vastly different implications. the heavens have died signified that the heavens were already dead. however, the heavens might die suggested that if the heavens were to change one day, then everyone under the heavens would punish cao. and this cao, perhaps it represented cao cao, perhaps the entire cao lineage, or perhaps the cao wei government. but luo feng, this is cao caos tomb. why would such words appear in his own grave? qin rubing asked, puzzled. i suspect it was the work of the tomb builders! su meiji analyzed, after all, many people back then were still loyal to the han dynasty! that seems to be the case! luo feng nodded in response, but meiji, you have overlooked one point. most of these tomb builders were convicts who were dragged in. in that era, literate people were few and far between. to be able to inscribe such words on a floor tile, they must be extraordinary! soon. luo feng continued to pry up the floor tiles. after the second tile was lifted. he turned it over for a look. there were more words. li ru, you are not human! then he pried open another one. after death, you become a ghost, the li family will have no peaceful days! the li familys old and young will not have a peaceful end! children buried with the thief cao cannot fulfill filial piety! the thief cao deserves to die! many floor tiles were lifted. beneath them were words. all were such curses. most of them were insults against a person named li ru. with a clink. when luo feng pried up the last tile. it was located about five meters in front of the coffin. upon looking at the words, it seemed that the tomb builder was wronged by someone named li ru, and no one knew, so he came here to build a tomb. all in all, this person had beautiful handwriting, and he held a great grudge during the tomb construction. gradually, he began to resent the cao family. of course, such occurrences were commonplace throughout the dynasties. but this time, someone had recorded it all. damn! who is this person? couldnt he leave his name while cursing cao cao and li ru? hahaha, would he dare? this is boss caos tomb! it seems he was wronged, then punished to build the tomb, all the way till death! i guess boss cao didnt know that under his tomb, there were so many curses! as for the persons identity, luo feng did not continue to probe, for it was all too ordinary. he dialed gu santong, asking, master gu, have your people arrived? they have. leave the rest to us! gu san tong replied, but little luo, have you forgotten? you have not yet opened cao caos coffin! right, i almost forgot about that! Chapter 422 - Chapter 422: World Shocked! The Unacknowledged Xia Dynasty! Confirmed! (1) chapter 422: world shocked! the unacknowledged xia dynasty! confirmed! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation is this object a human skull cap? it does seem to resemble a skull! host, you should discard it immediately. why do you insist on keeping it? arent you concerned about bad luck? absolutely, its horrifying! a skull cap! which dynasty does this burial pit belong to? they seem to have dismembered bodies, even decapitated them? luo feng gestured towards the patterns on the turtle shell and chuckled, this belongs to the shang dynasty! the shang dynasty? from the xia, shang, zhou period? really?! upon mentioning this ancient epoch, the livestream audience was instantly captivated and intrigued. luo feng, brandishing the turtle shell, explained, youre unaware of such an emblematic artifact? this artifact hails from a time preceding the shang dynasty! given that virtually no one recognized this somber item, luo feng said in mild exasperation, this is a turtle shell, not a human skull cap. consequently, the inscriptions on it are in oracle bone script! the term oracle bone script sparked intense excitement as soon as it left luo fengs lips. undeniably. everyone was hooked. in chinese history, there are a handful of artifacts you may never have seen, but once mentioned, they are instantly recognizable. their renown is universal, familiar to every household. the oracle bone script is one such artifact. the prominence and significance of oracle bone script overshadow that of the preface to the orchid pavilion and the existence of the yongle canon. its high standing is primarily attributed to its uniqueness to an era over three thousand six hundred years ago. we, as humans, have scant knowledge about china from that period. thus, the discovery of oracle bone script is pivotal for historical research. there is no ancient tomb here! luo fengs statement jolted everyone from their amazement. what? how could there be no tomb? youve discovered oracle bone script and yet you claim that theres no tomb? indeed! goodness, the shang dynasty? i just checked C the oracle bone script first appeared over three thousand years ago. how has it survived this long? luo feng explained, oracle bone script is a form of divination script. in essence, it was used to record divinatory practices. im aware of that, but there are historical uncertainties! su meiji interjected, whether oracle bone script was truly used for that purpose is just a speculative assumption, it hasnt been proven! thats not plausible, if they had invented writing, why would they only use it for divination? wouldnt they utilize it in their daily lives? qin rubing countered. i believe divination was just a fraction of it. they likely employed it in their everyday lives as well? li shishi suggested. luo feng shook his head, youre still missing my point. of course, they would have used writing in their daily lives, but could writings not inscribed on oracle bones have survived? writings from over three thousand six hundred years ago could endure because they were engraved on turtle shells, on animal bones. thats why theyre referred to as oracle bone script. to sum it up, the writings of that era werent necessarily reserved for divination, but only those utilized for divination were able to be preserved! as luo feng further examined the turtle shell, he stated, considering the characteristics of oracle bone script, the emergence of oracle bone script is invariably associated with bodies. these bodies were not interred in human burials, and there are no ancient tombs. they were merely sacrificial offerings! luo feng stood, surveying the treasure site within a kilometers radius, and added, this vicinity was a ceremonial ground in the past, and it witnessed incredibly large-scale sacrificial rites. oh my god, did they slaughter people for sacrifices? was the shang dynasty really that ruthless? luo feng replied, such was the norm prior to the shang dynasty. during that period, people were highly superstitious, seeking divine guidance for matters great and small. from predicting rainfall, to forecasting bountiful harvests, to planning pregnancies and hunting expeditions, divination was integral. in essence, during that time, the stature of spirits and deities was paramount, superseding even the king. furthermore, people were ranked in classes; during the shang dynasty, most of those sacrificed were qiang people! the shang people didnt regard them as equals but treated them as livestock! luo feng, scrutinizing the human bones in the soil, deduced, if my conjecture is accurate, these remains should belong to the qiang people. living in a society where deity worship was of utmost importance, you would have been fortunate not to have been born a qiang person. for not only were you subjected to labor exploitation, but you were also at risk of being slain for sacrificial rites to propitiate the gods. human life was considered inferior to beasts, a concept common in ancient times but one that escalated prior to the shang dynasty. having surveyed the area, luo feng now had a rudimentary understanding of the situation. the lowest stratum was a sacrificial site from the local shang dynasty, where qiang people were slain and even dismembered for rituals. the scale was staggering. though it was yet to be fully excavated, preliminary estimates suggest that the remains of at least a thousand individuals, alongside numerous animals, were present. this magnitude of sacrifice was either in homage to ancestors. or a sacrificial offering before warfare. the upper stratum presumably represents an early zhou dynasty sacrifice. after all, during the mid-to-late zhou dynasty, they gradually renounced the barbaric practice of human sacrifice in their worship of the heavens.. Chapter 423 - Chapter 423: World Shocked! The Unacknowledged Xia Dynasty! Confirmed! (2) chapter 423: world shocked! the unacknowledged xia dynasty! confirmed! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation after all, the zhou dynasty superseded the shang dynasty. had they incorporated the shangs extensive human sacrifice, how then could they differentiate themselves from their predecessors? ultimately, if humanity does not evolve novel civilizations and systems, the only future is one of being overthrown and being replaced. as this was a sacrificial site, the discovery of oracle bones was, indeed, anticipated. professor gu, could you join me here? ive unearthed a collection of oracle bones! oracle bones, you say? which dynasty do they hail from? the shang dynasty, or the early zhou dynasty perhaps? at this, gu santong could not contain his palpable excitement. it appears we have both. the stratum of bodies above significantly varies from the one below. the upper layer hails from the zhou dynasty, the lower from the shang dynasty! luo feng explained. very well, ill be right there. ill call you back in a jiff! oracle bones exceeded gu santongs archaeological purview. his comprehension in this field was admittedly lacking. old li, didnt you oversee the excavation at the yin ruins? gu santong promptly located a man in his mid-fifties, hmm, what seems to be the issue? old li grunted in response, offering a nod of acknowledgement. little luo has uncovered some oracle bones near the shore. he suggests theyre from the shang and zhou dynasties. could you perhaps deploy a team to investigate? gu santong proposed. are we certain these are oracle bones from the yin shang dynasty? where were they found? old li was instantly intrigued. probably around our current dig site in taihang mountain. as for the legitimacy of the oracle bones, little luos judgements are typically trustworthy. however, to achieve absolute certainty, it would be best for you to inspect them personally, gu santong responded. ultimately, the decision rests with you. should you choose not to proceed, you risk missing out on a monumental discovery that is, of course, entirely your prerogative. you ask of the legitimacy of the claims? sorry friend, i too, have not seen the bones myself.. alright, ill investigate! old li quickly assented, ask him for his exact location. ill head there directly! very well, hold on! gu santong nodded and turned to leave, also, bring additional manpower. according to little luo, its likely a site where the yin shang and zhou dynasties conducted sacrificial rites. there are a vast number of bodies! haha, oracle bones, you say? naturally, they must be accompanied by bodies! old li nodded, exuding an air of expertise. meanwhile, luo feng carefully set the oracle bones aside and resumed his excavation. suddenly, a system ping sounded, revealing a singular, cryptic question mark as his spade dug into the earth. [ you have discovered ? ] luo feng discerned an anomaly it wasnt a body. nor did it resemble a tomb. it seemed more akin to a rock. swiftly, luo feng proceeded to clear the surrounding soil. an artifact of indeterminate color, visibly warped, was unveiled. the object retained half of its initial form. extracting the artifact, which measured approximately thirty centimeters in length, luo feng gasped. good heavens! this is an artifact shaped like a human head! luo feng was taken aback by the sight. was it truly a human head? presumably, it was a ceremonial artifact, correct? luo feng relocated the item at a distance and moved on to another area to continue his work. roughly three hours later, he had managed to excavate about one-third of the region. [ ding! youve unearthed a tortoise shell! ] another tortoise shell had been discovered. luo feng gently brushed away the soil. a tortoise shell, bearing irregular cracks, emerged. the inscriptions varied in design but were approximately uniform in size. all were laden with text and intricate designs. luo feng proceeded with the excavation. numerous additional tortoise shells lay nearby, each inscribed with oracle bone script. he soon realized he had stumbled upon a burial site for oracle bones. although sacrificial rites may seem random, they followed a rigorous procedure. this included heating the tortoise shells, engaging in battle, engraving the script, executing the killing, performing the sacrifice, and ultimately burying the body. each step is executed with meticulous precision; every word must be perfectly scribed. within hours, news of luo fengs discovery of oracle bones had swept across society. promptly, a helicopter descended upon luo fengs excavation site. old li, leading a team of dozens, disembarked. professor li, greetings! luo feng offered. mm, mr. luo, a pleasure! old li reciprocated. he quickly stooped to scrutinize the tortoise shells. after a brief evaluation, he declared enthusiastically, fantastic, fantastic. these are indeed oracle bones from the late shang dynasty and the early zhou dynasty! luo feng expressed surprise, professor li, you identified them so swiftly! indeed, ive had significant engagement with oracle bones. some things can be discerned at first glance! old li chuckled, radiating an aura of pride. next, old li browsed through photographs of tortoise shells on his phone. following years of research, ive segregated the oracle bone script into four eras. the distinctions are evident in the text. here is a piece of oracle bone we found at the yin ruins shore, its representative of late shang dynasty script. the calligraphy of this period exhibits vigor, indicating a cultural resurgence. now, observe what youve excavatedunmistakably from the reign of king xin, or perhaps the early zhou dynasty. the most prominent evidence is the vermilion ink on the scripts its highly conspicuous! upon hearing this, luo feng inspected more closely. indeed, there were remnants of vermilion ink. such details could easily be overlooked without careful scrutiny. old li continued, vermilion-filled text is a characteristic weve only observed on oracle bones from the late shang dynasty and early zhou dynasty.. the script from this era was mature, and the art had reached its zenith it represents a remarkable chapter in the history of writing! Chapter 424 - Chapter 424: World Shocked! The Unacknowledged Xia Dynasty! Confirmed! (3) chapter 424: world shocked! the unacknowledged xia dynasty! confirmed! (3) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation chuckling to himself, luo feng saw little artistic merit in the excavated text. professor li, could you examine this, please? he proffered the unearthed turtle shell, seeking the mans expertise. indeed, it appears to be oracle bone script from the kangding period. as you can observe, the calligraphy is crude, the characters are brief and irregular, some even containing errors! luo feng listened in admiration to the professors extensive knowledge, akin to the power of a lamborghini in his field of expertise. scanning the area, professor li remarked, it seems this section likely belongs to the shang dynasty, probably used for ceremonial rituals. according to some maps, this location is in close proximity to the original luoyang chaoge, a possible royal ceremonial site. the rituals here were likely concerned with warfare or spiritual offerings. typically, a shang monarch would pray at mount tai before embarking on warfare. this site might have been used for offerings to the gods prior to military expeditions. after the zhou dynasty overthrew the yin shang, these rituals continued. alternatively, this might have been the location of the shang dynastys final grand ceremony before their downfall. the exact chronology will need to be verified through carbon-14 dating. luo feng responded with a nod, we should press on with our digging. certainly, lets proceed with our excavation. once we decipher the oracle bone inscriptions, well gain a clearer understanding of the historical context. the inscriptions were invaluable, offering a window to recreate the eras context. over the course of a day, the site was diligently excavated, expanding the visible area from approximately 100 meters to 500 meters. recognizing the need for additional manpower, professor li enlisted dozens of workers. by the following day, the archaeological team swelled to a hundred strong. the site expanded another 500 meters. by the third day, luo feng had discovered and unearthed a 1,200 -meter section. on the fourth day, the archaeological team swelled to three hundred. by the fifth day, an astonishing eight hundred bodies, three hundred animals, forty-five ceremonial bronze vessels, and 1,200 pieces of oracle bone script had been unearthed. the scope and volume of the findings were unparalleled, rivaling only the yin ruins. a notification arrived: [ you have obtained the master of inscription skill! click to learn and immediately grasp a level 10 understanding of ancient chinese characters! ] ordinarily, luo feng would have deemed such a skill trivial, but given the profusion of unearthed inscriptions, he recognized its invaluable potential. inside a tent, a group of esteemed scholars huddled around a computer, deciphering the unearthed oracle bone script. ive deciphered a sentence over here! ive made a breakthrough as well! i stumbled upon a new character, but im unsure of its meaning! i require a respite, my translation efforts are momentarily suspended! deciphering these cryptic symbols could easily lead to frustration and exhaustion, particularly when encountering an enigmatic character that resisted interpretation. however, luo feng merely smiled, picked up the turtle shells, and started to read. astonishingly, the oracle bone script transformed itself in his mind into contemporary text. the inscription indicates a diviner named ke zhen was probing the will of heaven, querying if victory in a particular war was feasible. the king interpreted patterns on the charred turtle shell, concluding that a man named jie was inflicting immense suffering upon his subjects through his cruelty. the text makes mention of a ruined bathhouse soup, representing the impending downfall of the shang. the oppressed populace yearned for deliverance from the malevolent shang. thus, the fall of the shang dynasty corroborated the divination. the seemingly simple sentence was laden with historical implications. thus, it signified that the xia dynasty, yet unacknowledged by global historians, was on the brink of being unearthed.. Chapter 425 - Chapter 425: Bo Yikao’s Ritual Sacrifice! King Zhou’s Divination! (1) chapter 425: bo yikaos ritual sacrifice! king zhous divination! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation heres a translated sentence! ive stumbled upon a discovery! ive located a new character, though its meaning eludes me! before we continue, i need a breather and a cigarette! to an impatient observer, these cryptic symbols could easily induce frustration. indeed, some characters remained enigmatic despite the closest scrutiny. luo feng, however, merely chuckled, gathering the turtle shells and launching his investigation. strangely, these oracle bone inscriptions seamlessly translated into modern text in his mind. the meaning, as per my understanding, is that ke zhen divined, asking the heavens if victory could be ensured in the forthcoming battle! king zhou analyzed the fissures in the burnt turtle shell, concluding that a man named jie was excessively brutal, leading to public suffering and the downfall of bathhouse tang! now, shang is unprincipled and due for heavenly punishment. the impending collapse of the shang dynasty confirms this divination ! a single sentence conveyed an enormity of information. essentially, from this moment, the historically unacknowledged xia dynasty was surfacing!o master li! this revelation prompted luo feng to exclaim with excitement. after all, his prolonged presence here was not out of fascination for these bronzes; he sought to comprehend their purpose. a grand ceremony of this caliber was noteworthy even in the shang and zhou dynastical contexts, and he hoped it might connect to significant historical events. whats on your mind, little luo? intrigued, master li approached, inquiring. come and take a look at this character, luo feng directed, pointing at a symbol. i cant ascertain this characters meaning, it remains uninterpreted, master li assumed luo feng was seeking an explanation. no, im suggesting this character could symbolize xia, luo feng clarified. xia? teacher li studied the character, shaking his head as he spoke, little luo, the interpretation of oracle bone script cant be based on mere speculation. it needs comparison with existing resources and subsequent theorization. luo feng retorted, im not guessing arbitrarily. ive conducted extensive research on oracle bone script and recognize most of the deciphered characters. my deduction is that this character represents xia. see, this character signifies sunflower, this one translates to already, and here we have the symbol for divination! when combined, the overall interpretation is that jies tyranny has burdened the people excessively, causing tang of shang to overthrow xia. now, shang has lost its righteousness and is due for divine punishment. if this prediction holds true, it indicates the fall of the shang dynasty! professor li considered luo feng, who exuded confidence in his translation. he was taken aback. could this young man truly decipher the ancient script? proceed cautiously. decoding oracle bone script isnt instantaneous, master li conveyed his doubts regarding luo fengs interpretation. translation, after all, requires utmost precision. i understand, ill continue my research, luo feng conceded, simply providing an alternate viewpoint. though he was the sole believer in his interpretation. writing a research paper to validate a single character was out of his league, let alone time-consuming. a simpler alternative, however, was to photograph the oracle bone script on his phone and scrutinize them individually outside the tent. an inscription from the shang dynasty oracle bone suggested a planned confrontation with the qiang and dongyi tribes the following day. pre-war divinations consistently proved auspicious. it also narrated their triumphant return from battle, using captives for sacrificial rites. luo feng, are you proficient in reading the oracle bone script? su meiji questioned, her curiosity piqued. her knowledge was limited to basic symbols like those for birds, beasts, the sun, and the moon. the deeper aspects of oracle bone script were beyond her grasp. to some extent, luo feng acknowledged. dont just sit there immersed in your own world, share your translations with us! qin rubing interjected. these are shang dynasty oracle bone inscriptions, presumably from emperor xins reign. they detail military campaigns against foreign tribes. subsequently, luo feng casually interpreted the inscriptions for the girls while enjoying a cigarette. the girls were swiftly enchanted by luo feng, marveling at his profound knowledge. what background does he hail from? was there anything beyond his understanding? this segment narrates a victorious return, sacrificing one hundred men and thirty animals. quite a substantial sacrifice for that era! this part mentions the day of yi yi owhen emperor xin performed a ritual for his deceased father. in a few days, however, it was tangs sacrificial day, so they remained at this location for three consecutive days! luo feng was mildly astonished once he finished. after all, this was a location emperor xin had visited. master li, weve unearthed a bronze artifact over here! a students voice interrupted the quiet. its a pig zun! master li identified. are we certain? could we have made an error? how could we? its considerably large, and is impossible to miss! everyone gathered promptly to witness. but, what exactly was a pig zun? it was a wine vessel from the late shang dynasty, referred to as a pig zun. discovered in 1981 at a location named golden basin raises carp in guihua village, jiu hua township, xx county, its uniqueness among ancient bronzes stems from its pig-shaped design. the pig zun is intricately designed to mimic a wild boar, complete with wide-open round eyes, sail-like ears, a long upward-curving snout, sharp canine teeth, a bristling dorsal hair, sturdy legs, and a rotund rump and belly. Chapter 426 - Chapter 426: Bo Yikao’s Ritual Sacrifice! King Zhou’s Divination! (2) chapter 426: bo yikaos ritual sacrifice! king zhous divination! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation what else could have inspired its colloquial name, the pig zun, otherwise? the artifact before them bore striking similarity to the previously excavated pig zun. it emanated an overpowering sense of artistic life, appearing so real one could easily mistake it for a genuine pig. after much contemplation, i am convinced this place must have been remarkable in its time, professor li mused. is this the only known location where a pig zun was used for sacrifices? indeed, it is the first of its kind. lets dig deeper, there might be other ritual vessels hidden beneath. moreover, theres the presence of a yin here, professor li added, recalling luo fengs earlier discussion, causing him to ponder deeply. unearthing the pig zun signaled more than a vast scale; it represented high standards. the concepts of scale and standard formed two distinct probabilities. consider scale as a fleet of ten thousand motorcycles. on the other hand, standards were like nine rolls-royce phantoms. whereas scale denoted quantity, standards represented grade. high standards did not necessarily imply luxury, but often, high standards signified opulence, though not necessarily on a grand scale. master li, what brings you here? luo feng asked, as he was busy translating oracle bone scripts alongside his harem of ladies, noticing master li approaching and listening in. im following your translations. youre listening to my translations? im just dabbling, luo feng replied, taken aback. haha, your level of understanding these scripts is far from mere dabbling, luo feng. just a short while ago, we discovered a pig zun of a notably high standard. your translation seems quite accurate! its not entirely improbable that king di xin might have visited this place for sacrificial offerings! mr. li explained. master li, did you notice anything peculiar about the oracle bone script? luo feng asked. what exactly have you found? mr. li asked, flipping the question back. there is an abundance of tortoise shells, but animal bones are scant, luo feng observed. though any bone could serve for divination, for significant national affairs, shamans from the shang and zhou dynasties favored tortoise shells for their superior nature. thats an accurate observation! mr. li confirmed, nodding in agreement. given that most of the found items here are tortoise shells with only a few bones, we can confidently conclude that the divinations were most likely pertaining to national matters of great import. to put it bluntly, the rituals held here were either offerings to the heavens or ceremonies preceding war! luo feng reasoned. can we identify who performed these ceremonies? unfortunately, we cant, luo feng shook his head. there is no explicit text. however, ive managed to deduce certain facts through the oracle bone script from the zhou dynasty. with that, luo feng shared his deciphered segment of the oracle bone script. upon hearing this, mr. li could not confirm the accuracy of luo fengs statements, but he did appreciate it as a significant reference. his disbelief had vanished, unlike before. now, he understood that luo fengs analysis direction aligned perfectly with the unearthed artifacts. the mention of the xia dynasty within the oracle bone script, however, warranted careful scrutiny. suppose we discovered written records from the xia dynasty C wouldnt that be remarkable? master li expressed with a hint of longing. indeed, such records will come to light. look diligently, and you might stumble upon significant findings! luo feng assured. in our countrys archaeological history, the existence of the xia dynasty is affirmed. the erlitou site provides substantial evidence. yet, the international community refuses to acknowledge it. surprisingly, the erlitou site isnt recognized as a world heritage site. intrigued, luo feng asked, and why might they deny its existence? the reason is plain to see: the absence of discovered xia dynasty artifacts to support the claim. it lacks empirical evidence! professor li retorted, the issue isnt about recognition, we dont need their validation. what truly matters is that despite us having definitive proof of the xia dynasty, others continue to deny its existence! ha! allow me to continue with the translation then! luo feng laughed, amused by master lis frustration. he then said, this collection of oracle bone script appears to document an event where king xin offered sacrifices to heaven, seeking divine approval to substitute zhou fangbos son as a sacrificial offering in his place. the king gave his consent. hold on a moment, luo feng. zhou fangbo?master li questioned. what seems to be the matter, professor li? luo feng asked. are you familiar with who zhou fangbo is? master li probed further. could that possibly be king wen of zhou? luo feng speculated. indeed, he is the father of king wu, professor li confirmed. please, continue with your translation. luo feng scrutinized the turtle shell once more before proceeding, according to the kings decree, zhou fangbo had three sons, and it was the eldest who should be chosen for substitution. luo feng paused, deeply engrossed in the oracle bone script. he understood the historical significance of these events. the history of the shang and zhou dynasties was largely enshrouded in mystery, replete with various tales. but what was the true state of affairs at that time? it was utterly convoluted. logically, an era with such scarce archaeological materials would usually garner limited interest. however, the novel investiture of the gods dramatically increased this historical periods popularity, leading to a proliferation of tv dramas and films exploring the era. the circumstances surrounding bo yikaos demise are widely disputed in historical accounts. some argue he died in battle, others insist king xin live-sacrificed him, and still others blame daji for his death. there are even suggestions that he succumbed to internal political conflicts in west qi. yet, according to what was inscribed on this turtle shell, it seemed plausible that king xin live-sacrificed him. so, are we to believe this is the burial site of king wen of zhous son? did king zhou really kill boyi kao? the son of king wen of zhou? live-sacrificed by king zhou? surely you jest! isnt king wu of zhou, the founder of the zhou dynasty, the son of king wen of zhou? you appear to be misinformed. bo yikao was the elder brother of king wu of zhou, ji fa! luo feng added, during the shang dynasty, live-sacrificing was a common practice. many crucial sacrifices demanded the participation of tribal leaders or even kings! this tradition was echoed in subsequent dynasties. for instance, during duke mu of qins reign, duke hui of jin was live-sacrificed. if the zhou emperor hadnt intervened, duke hui of jin would have faced the same fate. really? so the events depicted in emperor century and sky inquiry are accurate! whether its accurate or not, it doesnt impact my monthly salary of 1200 yuan! luo feng, please proceed with the translation. do not halt! luo feng resumed translating, an endeavor that took two hours. he eventually completed the translation of a massive pile of shang dynasty oracle bone script. the vast collection of oracle bone script primarily documented four significant events. three of them were related to war sacrifices. the last one detailed bo yikaos live-sacrifice in lieu of king wen of zhou. bo yikao was the elder brother of ji fa and the eldest son of king wen of zhou. luo feng concluded, if these records are accurate, this site might hold the remains of bo yikao! being a substantial sacrificial offering, the presence of bo yikao would certainly draw considerable attention. just then, another archaeologist approached, announcing, professor li, we have discovered a large bronze ding! oh? a large one, you say? shall we investigate? prompted by this news, master li glanced at luo feng, suggesting they proceed. indeed, lets go. rising to his feet, luo feng nodded and followed the archaeologist to the excavation pits edge. it was a large, square bronze ding. the bronze artifacts of the late shang dynasty had already reached their peak. future dynasties, from zhou to qin, showed little advancement in bronze craftsmanship as they transitioned to iron. at a glance, shang and zhou bronzes bear a striking resemblance to those from the qin and han dynasties. however, the designs on the former are noticeably more solemn, more elaborate and opulent. this square ding, with an open top and a meter on each side, stood approximately eighty to ninety centimeters tall. the dings patterns featured taotie, or monster mask, motifs, alongside cloud and thunder motifs. the four corners of the ding were fashioned like rhinoceros horns. the dings interior was filled with soil, but some bones were visible. this ding was clearly used for sacrificial purposes, and the remains inside were undeniably that of a sacrificial offering. this surpasses the previously discovered four-sheep square zun in terms of both its completeness and design! qin rubing exclaimed, unable to contain her excitement. even the medicine ding found in zhao gaos tomb seemed less significant in comparison. little luo, examine this character closely! suddenly, master li pointed at a character etched on the bronze. is this jit? yes! at that moment, professor li gave luo feng a meaningful look. could it be possible that luof feng had translated accurately? was this site truly where bo yikao was live-sacrificed? if all this was factual, then could the records about the xia dynasty that luo feng had translated earlier also be true? lets return, little lup. we must delve deeper into the oracle bone script.. we have a lot to discuss! Chapter 429 - Chapter 429: Unveiling the Authentic Nine Zhou Dings! Scarily Massive! (1) chapter 429: unveiling the authentic nine zhou dings! scarily massive! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation as the markers of the hidden treasures became visible, luo feng cautiously made his way towards them. his heart pounded in his chest, betraying his anxiety. despite considering himself seasoned and composed in the face of extraordinary occurrences, luo feng struggled to remain calm in this unique situation. the presence of the nine zhou dings made every other treasure seem insignificant. to luo feng, the historical significance of the nine zhou dings overshadowed even the famed imperial jade seal. the imperial jade seal symbolized imperial authority for two to three thousand years since the reign of the first emperor of qin. in contrast, the jiuzhou dings dated back further, all the way to the xia dynasty, representing an era even before the qin. its archaeological value was immeasurable, detailing landscapes and plant life of its time. when compared to the petite imperial jade seal, its worth was unparalleled. if the inscriptions on the tortoise shell were accurate, the treasure beneath could indeed be the imperial jade seal. historical records suggest these inscriptions were the legacy of the yan emperors descendants, ancestors who assisted yu the great in taming the floods. the nine zhou dings, even during the shang dynasty, was never lost. jiang ziya, well-versed in the i ching and the eight trigrams, might have used the nine zhou dings to quell emperor xin. here? luo feng stood over the markers, teasingly declaring, this spot has the most favorable fengshui around. its about ten thousand zhang from our starting point. i believe our treasure lies right beneath us! when explanations failed him, luo feng often turned to fengshui. most would not understand it, and those who did could be placated with some elaborate fengshui theory they could not decipher. good heavens! are you really going to unearth the jiuzhou ding just like that? can it be that simple? if its that easy, i swear ill eat my hat live on stream! in the middle of the night, dragging master li out here. if we fail to dig it up, ill die laughing. you might give poor master li a cold! ignoring the skeptical livestream messages, luo feng focused on his task. having shared his theory, he was ready to start digging. squish. squish. his excavation had begun. his excavation had begun. the tortoise shell hinted at the ding being ten thousand zhang west, though it provided no indication of depth. it could not be too shallow, for fear of discovery, nor too deep, given the eras limited capabilities. the depth must have been between five to eight meters, anything more was unlikely. once master li had rested sufficiently, he asked, little luo, is there anything i can do to assist? im alright, master li, i can guide everyone on my own! luo feng responded, eyeing him. you want to assist but have no shovel? just how eager are you to find the nine zhou dings? little luo, shouldnt we confirm the location first? tomorrow, i can bring a metal detector, master li suggested, unnerved by luo fengs frenzied digging. no need. ive already studied the fengshui. if its here, it will align with the prevailing wind direction! luo feng turned to fengshui again. master li couldnt argue; previously he would have dismissed fengshui as being unreliable. now, luo feng had unearthed numerous tombs relying solely on fengshui. in the meantime, a group of scholars were still translating oracle bone script, scrutinizing the black tortoise shell intently. after translating a single line, luo feng, filled with a whirlwind of enthusiasm, had dashed off to find the nine zhou dings, leaving them baffled. was he rushing too much? was he even sure the translated information was correct? little luo certainly does things his own way. deciphering oracle bone script isnt that easy. hes digging relentlessly, even in this freezing late-night chill! he even dragged master li out there! an elderly man voiced his exasperation. by midnight, despite the biting cold, master li stood firm. luo feng had dug a pit two meters wide and half a meter deep. within an hour, he had excavated roughly two meters down. by three in the morning, he had dug a pit eight meters deep. luo feng paused, puzzled C how deep was this thing buried? why was there no sign of anything even eight meters down? had he misjudged the location? if there were nine dings, plus the body of emperor xin, that would account for ten markers. however, the dozens of markers below, grouped together, suggested the absence of nine bronze dings. had he made a mistake? would jiang ziya have arranged for other burial items besides the jiuzhou ding to suppress emperor xin, for a fallen monarch? that seemed improbable. wow! i took a nap, and the host is still digging? hasnt he found anything yet? hes dug almost ten meters down, and still nothing? this livestreamer has some serious energy, i wouldve been back in bed by now! and these rich kids, theyre so excited, digging all night? if they actually find it, then according to the oracle bone script, the host was right! Chapter 430 - Chapter 430: Unveiling the Authentic Nine Zhou Dings! Scarily Massive! (2) chapter 430: unveiling the authentic nine zhou dings! scarily massive! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation at the crack of dawn, around five or six. the crew had already carved out a pit of considerable depth. still, luo feng persisted undeterred. unless the treasure marker surfaced, luo feng rarely admitted defeat. i believe theres something here! allow me to continue digging! luo fengs eyes gleamed with sudden anticipation. he peered into the abyss of the pit. then, with renewed resolve, resumed his excavation. a solitary chime echoed. [ ding! you have unearthed a nine zhou ding! ] [ dynasty: xia dynasty! ] [ value: ????? ] success, at last. the sought-after relic had finally been discovered. the effort had been herculean. they had toiled through the entire night, and ultimately, their endeavor bore fruit. luo feng, nerves frayed from the marathon of digging, found himself awash with exhilaration. observing the ambiguous value represented by question marks, luo feng was certain that this artifact was, indeed, an authentic nine zhou ding. adrenaline surged through him, his body a tableau of victory. his face was alight with a triumphant grin. the others gazed on, baffled. host, what did you unearth? you seem ecstatic? from the sound of it, could it be some kind of stone? ugh, another rock? weve come across a ton of those today. has old luo lost it? hes started laughing like a madman! i agree. old luos grin seems more like a grimace of despair! luo feng, scanning these comments, was rendered speechless. who said this was a grimace of despair? im overjoyed! little luo, what have you unearthed? youre wearing such a broad smile! old master li, peering over the pits edge, inquired with curiosity. im not sure yet! luo feng held back, since the artifact had not been completely unburied and only a system prompt had been received. to reveal it now would seem too astonishing. so he persisted in his task. he gently brushed away some of the surrounding earth. soon enough, one corner of what seemed to be a bronze ding came into view. what could this be? i cant quite tell! is it a bronze cauldron? i said i cant tell, who knows what it is! the sight of an emerging artifact quickened everyones pulse. regardless of its nature. it had been discovered several meters deep. so, their initial exclusion was modern equipment. after all, modern individuals seldom bury objects so deeply. given the profound depth, it was hard for anyone to resist speculating that it might be an invaluable treasure from ancient times. however, when luo feng had cleared a half-meter radius, his perception shifted. the nine zhou ding was now level with the soil, but the hue of the bronze dings rim contrasted starkly with the earth. the rim of the bronze ding, as broad as a palm, was etched with sharp lines. the area that had been cleaned unveiled the dings vast scale. tremendously large. so massive that it seemed inconceivable. legend has it that yu the great amassed gold from across the globe to cast the nine zhou dings. one could only speculate about its colossal size. he scrutinized the edge meticulously. at first, he assumed it was a square ding. but there appeared to be a round opening. still, he couldnt be sure. given the dings enormity, and such a modest curve, it was too faint to detect. the segment was not at all brief, extending a full thirty centimeters. from the currently visible corner, luo feng estimated the diameter of this bronze ding to be no less than five meters. incredible! contemplating this, luo feng could not help but exclaim inwardly. a bronze ding of about five meters in diameter. how tall could it be? surely seven or eight meters, correct? this was genuinely a colossal object. if it truly spanned this magnitude, then there could only be one nine zhou ding, correct? could the so-called nine zhou dings actually refer to a single one? upon reflection, it seemed plausible. if power was to be centralized, wouldnt one bronze ding suffice? was the creation of nine intended to demarcate the nine provinces? master li! luo feng called out from the pit. yes, little luo! master li responded with curiosity. ive discovered the nine zhou ding! oh? youve truly found it? are you certain? im absolutely certain! well, stay right there, ill come down at once, wait, how do i even get down there! master li found himself staring into a deep pit, more than ten meters deep, that the team had excavated. above it, a rudimentary soil-transporting basket hung, poised ominously. was he truly expected to descend into the abyss with such a primitive device? his mind was a whirlwind. they were potentially standing before the nine zhou ding C a treasure coveted by archaeologists worldwide. anticipation hung heavily in the air. if this was indeed the nine zhou ding, discovered through luo fengs translation of the oracle bone script, it would lend significant weight to luos claims about the recorded history of the xia dynasty. those naysayers, both domestically and abroad, who denied the existence of the xia dynasty, would be silenced in the most gratifying way. could this be the nine zhou ding? host, i recommend caution. this chunk of bronze C are you certain its the ntina why not wait until the entirety is unearthed before declaring victory? what if it turns out to be worthless junk, and your words come back to haunt you? in response, luo feng retorted, what you see is just the rim of the bronze ding, the proverbial tip of the iceberg. this bronzes deceptive intricacies make it impossible to determine if its a square or round ding, let alone its true size. but consider this C if the tip of the iceberg is this large, how massive might the whole bronze ding be? determined, luo feng dialed a helicopter service. with the artifact discovered, further digging was redundant. they had spent a grueling night excavating over ten meters down and were understandably fatigued. luo feng might be tireless, but his team was not. an artifact of this scale needed heavy-duty equipment to dislodge it from its millennia-old resting place. it seemed prudent to rest and wait for the machinery to arrive the next day. after all, the villagers in their thousands could keep a vigilant watch over the nine zhou ding. arrange for a helicopter that can transport an excavator promptly. i need an excavator and a crane capable of lifting at least 50 tons! indeed, luo feng required both an excavator and a crane. the artifacts enormity rendered manual extraction a near-impossible task. the excavator would expedite the process significantly. after concluding his call, luo feng proceeded to unearth more of the artifact, revealing an increasingly prominent curve on the surface. touching it, the bronze ding felt cold and impressively solid, imbued with a palpable aura of antiquity. this was a bronze ding that had endured over four thousand years, standing witness to history from the xia dynasty to the unified han dynasty, the conclusion of the qing dynasty, all the way to the present day. the xia, shang, and zhou dynasties viewed the nine zhou ding as a symbol of legitimate authority, a tradition the qin dynasty would continue with the imperial jade seal. historically, both artifacts stood as emblems of imperial authority. its remarkably solid! lets call it a day. everyone, rest up. we will resume the excavation when the machinery arrives! luo feng climbed out of the pit, issuing the order. little luo, how do you plan on extracting this ding? considering weve only glimpsed the tip of the iceberg, this is a significant undertaking! master li queried. do not fret; ive already arranged for an excavator and a crane, luo feng replied confidently. an excavator? no, thats unacceptable! what if the artifact gets damaged? using an excavator in archaeological work is unheard of. if we proceed in such a manner, our archaeology team might as well be a construction crew, teacher li objected. i assure you, the ground beneath is simply mud. there wont be any treasures at risk of damage! luo feng defended. thats still unacceptable! unmoved, master li dialed a number. weve discovered the nine zhou ding. little luo has unearthed it. each of you, bring a hundred people here immediately. what? youve located the nine zhou ding? are you jesting? do you think id engage in such tomfoolery so early in the morning? hurry and join us, master li retorted with gravity in his voice. could it truly be the nine zhou ding? Chapter 433 - Chapter 433: Words Worth Their Weight in Gold! Simply Incredible! chapter 433: words worth their weight in gold! simply incredible! you people! chen gang, at this moment, was speechless, taken aback by the criticism. what do you mean you people? if you want to do the translation, go ahead and do it! if not, then kindly leave. when you arrive here, if you are not ready to work, then what do you intend to what do you think this place is? upon hearing these words, chen gangs face turned dark with irritation, his back molars practically gnashing in anger. he felt that something was not right. was the other person deliberately provoking him? but he was overthinking it. no one had any such intention. the reality was that at the site now was a super expert, an incredibly skilled oracle bone script translator. everything and anything simply did not require his involvement. perhaps chen gang used to be highly sought-after, but now, no one paid him any attention. regardless, chen gang got to work. today was unlike any other day. after all, he was no longer the king of the scenario, and thus, it was best to get busy. stop digging, all of you, go up and let others take over. dont exhaust yourselves! luo feng, despite his activities, still did not forget to instruct the archaeologists to begin the excavation. as the time was ripe, a new batch of workers was called in. they were not pretentious. when they were tired, they rested, letting others continue the excavation. quickly, a day passed and it was the morning of the second day at ten oclock. the distance to the bronze cauldron was less than half a meter. the group was already exhausted. in the middle of the night, luo feng had called for a helicopter. this added many more hands to the effort. in accordance with luo fengs requirements, many excavation tools and digging tools were purchased. moreover, there were drag bags. after all, once the nine zhou ding was excavated, it would have to be transported out. finally, it has been dug out. our host has a body forged from iron! two consecutive nights, truly invincible! hes already so rich, yet hes still so dedicated, this host, truly makes the capitalists cry! finally, the nine zhou ding is about to be seen, im genuinely very excited! do not get excited prematurely. what if it is not what we think it is, then all this excitement would have been for nothing! how is that possible! i feel that whatever the host sees, he is generally not wrong! thats right, as long as the host makes a claim, i have ten thousand beliefs in after half an hour of continued excavation, this piece of land was completely dug to the bottom. the base was now flat. those responsible for excavating the bronze cauldron were cleaning up the dirt on the side, while luo feng began to clear the dirt around the bronze cauldron. the general appearance of the object had emerged. its diameter was approximately as they had estimated. roughly around 5 meters. circular opening. two ears. on the bronze cauldron, many intricate patterns could be seen, a true testament to the highly skilled craftsmanship of the ancient artists. around the pit, many people were watching. seeing such an object unearthed, their hearts were extremely excited. by about twelve oclock, the work on the bronze cauldron was almost complete. these people were even more excited. the cauldron has inscriptions! the inscriptions bear a name! the characters on this could very well be from the xia dynasty! by estimation, once the bronze cauldron was fully excavated, it should be about seven to eight meters tall, which would take another two hours or so. but now, the upper and middle parts of the bronze cauldron were fully revealed. lets take a break, eat lunch, then come back to excavate! climbing up from the pit, luo feng sat on the ground, beginning to eat with the archaeology team. of course, this food was prepared by the team. very plentiful indeed. beef, mutton, vegetables, nothing was lacking. little luo, let me introduce someone to you. this person is a highly skilled oracle bone script translator from taiwan. hes very good with oracle bone script! professor li introduced irritably. of course, luo feng glanced at the man, noticing his prideful expression. it did not appear to be the arrogance of a scholar. rather, it was the arrogance of a nouveau riche. however, upon thinking more about it, translating oracle bone script was indeed quite a profitable venture. after all, oracle bone scripts had been discovered for 120 years, but our understanding of it is still insufficient. professor huang dekuan, the executive deputy director of the document research and protection center of qingxo university and the curator of the museum of characters, said that there are still many problems with oracle bone script. one is recognizing the characters, two is the number of pieces, and three is dating. for example, in terms of character recognition, scholars have compiled more than 4,300 characters in oracle bone script dictionaries, of which more than 2,000 characters have been studied. however, there are only over 1,300 characters that have reached a consensus on their translations, and over half of the characters are still not recognized and are stored in the appendix of the dictionary for future study. the oracle bones discovered at yin ruins in 1899 are one of the four major discoveries in modern chinese historical materials. over the past 100 years, several generations of scholars have pursued, guarded, and explored them, and a series of landmark achievements in oracle bone script research have been published. Chapter 434 - Chapter 434: The Nine Zhou Ding Emerges! Its Immense Size Exceeds All Expectations! chapter 434: the nine zhou ding emerges! its immense size exceeds all expectations! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation according to the china news service, there are varying estimates about the number of oracle bones discovered so far. since their first discovery in 1899, some suggest that the worlds collection of oracle bones is around 130,000 to 150,000 pieces. another viewpoint proposes a figure closer to 160,000 pieces, composed of more than 4,300 unique characters. as per professor huang dekuan, only about 1,300 characters have a consensus interpretation, leaving nearly 3,000 characters yet to be understood. this suggests that it is a language still shrouded in mystery. but how should it be deciphered? a reward of a hundred thousand for each interpreted character is a common practice. often, the decoding of a single noun or verb brings life to many oracle scripts, giving us a deeper understanding of their historical context. in november 2016, to stimulate global oracle script research efforts and to tackle the stagnation in their interpretation, the script museum announced a significant incentive. uninterpreted oracle bone scripts that were successfully deciphered and validated by an expert committee would receive a reward of 100,000 per character. similarly, novel interpretations of disputed oracle scripts that met the same validation would earn 50,000 per character. it was a pursuit that could be, quite literally, worth its weight in gold. two years later, in june 2018, the first and second prizes for oracle bone script interpretation were awarded to two groundbreaking works. interpreting the stupidity in oracle bone script and discussing related issues, penned by jiang yubin of south k university, secured the first prize. the second prize went to interpreting the pit character in oracle bone script, authored by wang ziyang from capital normal university. it was for this reason that luo feng was able to determine the scent of a nouveau riche from the person before him. the prize-winning individual had transla ted more than 300 characters. calculating the reward rate per character, this individuals assets would undoubtedly reach into the tens of millions. moreover, these 300 characters were translated within a six-month span, and perhaps even more were translated in the subsequent period. this person had undeniably become affluent quickly. hehe, hello, master chen! im luo feng! regardless, luo feng greeted him with due respect. hello, hello! chen gangs proud demeanor faded on realizing that the young man before him was indeed luo feng. although he boasted of his wealth acquired from years of translating oracle scripts, his fortune paled in comparison to luo fengs, who had unearthed treasures worth hundreds of billions within six months. chen gang admired luo feng, yet remained skeptical about the young mans proficiency in oracle script translation. self-teaching in many disciplines is viable, especially with money giving access to the finest education that could be offered. however, oracle script translation, in the absence of a family inheritance, presents a different challenge. the resources needed to learn it are exclusive, accessible only to a select few. mr. luo feng, could you share your method for translating oracle scripts? how do you decipher them? have you penned any academic papers on it? chen gang asked, chuckling nervously. his outward courtesy thinly veiled his intentions of putting luo feng on the spot. i dont write academic papers. i base my work on hypotheses. arent we encouraged to speculate boldly in academia? luo feng retorted, smiling wryly. well, it appears that mr. luo feng is quite audacious and remarkably talented! luo feng, choosing not to engage further, said with a smile, please continue with your work; im going down to resume my excavation. luo feng descended into the pit without hesitation, resuming his digging efforts. under his diligent efforts, the massive bronze cauldrons surrounding soil was methodically removed. by 6 in the evening, under a darkening sky, the final layer of soil was cleared away, revealing a complete, dark bronze cauldron to the onlookers. luo feng alone knew that dozens more treasure spots lay beneath the nine zhou ding. he pondered over the nature of these spots. there should be only one nine zhou ding, so if more were buried, they would be aligned side by side, not stacked, right? moreover, each would be buried deeper than the last, making it a significant task given that they were already more than ten meters deep. what an enormous bronze cauldron! my god, how was it crafted? the strength and skill of our ancestors truly leave one in awe! yes, given the technology of their time, this level of craftsmanship is beyond comprehension! can you imagine the calamity if this thing were to collapse? it could crush a person! the spectators expressed their shock at the sight. the cauldron was simply massive, far surpassing their imagination. although its surface was still laden with soil, it didnt detract from the awe-inspiring majesty and intricate patterns visible to all. about half an hour later, the bronze cauldron was hoisted by a crane and placed securely on the ground, revealing dozens more treasure spots underneath! Chapter 435 - Chapter 435: Unearthing King Zhou’s Remains! A Chronicle of His Life! chapter 435: unearthing king zhous remains! a chronicle of his life! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation master li, it appears there are oracle bone scripts inscribed on the cauldron. may i come down to assist you? both luo feng and master li found themselves entranced by the sight of the nine zhou ding. chen gang, positioned on the edge of the pit, leaned in with a broad grin. his demeanor was that of a groveling sycophant. keep your distance, young man. stay where you are comfortable. this is the nine zhou ding. if you were to touch it and cause damage, what would be our course of action? master li admonished him directly. startled by the rebuke, chen gang beat a hasty retreat. subsequently, much laughter erupted from the staff surrounding them. so, chen gang too had his day of humiliation? had he not always been rather braggadocios? he used to insist on not participating unless he was the one handling the original artifacts for oracle bone script translations. half an hour later, luo feng was no longer studying the bronze tripod with the rest, as there were more items hidden beneath it. luo feng had made an incredible discovery. ding. [ a corpse ] [ originating from the shang dynasty ] [ valued at ten million yuan ] valued at ten million yuan? luo feng was taken aback as he uncovered the corpse. based on the information inscribed in the oracle bone script and the value provided by the system, it should be the remains of king zhou. if it were not king zhous, it would not have been so valuable. moreover, the oracle bone script had noted that the nine zhou ding was used to suppress king zhous corpse, ensuring he could never reincarnate. in all honesty, luo feng felt pity for king zhou, once a magnificent emperor, doomed to end his days in such a location. with great care, luo feng brushed away the surrounding soil and extracted the body before resuming his excavation. after all, there were still treasures awaiting below. ding. he discovered a tortoise shell. a tortoise shell? could it bear oracle bone script? luo fengs heart swelled with excitement. he understood that, in some respects, oracle bone scripts held more value than some antiques. they contained volumes of information, whereas antiquities primarily showcased exemplary craftsmanship. though one could extract information from antiquities, the amount uncovered was often limited. in haste, luo feng unearthed approximately forty pieces of oracle bone scripts. upon confirming that there was nothing else below, luo feng emerged from the pit. mr. luo, could this corpse be that of king zhou? chen gang, largely ignored by the others, sidled up to luo feng. the oracle bone scripts suggest so. i am convinced it is accurate. but master chen, did you not doubt my translation skills earlier? if that is the case, you should not be asking, correct? should you not assume this is a fabrication? therefore, there is no need to question me! recalling chen gangs earlier arrogant demeanor, luo feng could not resist responding with a sarcastic retort. after all, he had been ridiculed by so many people. if he did not react in kind, he would seem out of place. erm, this unable to formulate his words, chen gang awkwardly coughed before adding, i was merely curious. what is inscribed on these tortoise shells? master li approached and examined the tortoise shells luo feng had discovered alongside king zhous corpse. yes, i have interpreted the content, luo feng nodded in affirmation. you have completed the interpretation? master li voiced in disbelief, his eyes wide. how could he have read it so swiftly? yes, i have completed the interpretation! luo feng held aloft a tortoise shell and began to explain, the inscription on this shell is about a person named donglou gong who inquired of the war department whether this pit, where we stand, could serve to suppress the body of king zhou and whether it was suitable for interring king zhous body! of course, donglou gong was a descendant of great yu of the xia dynasty! taking into account the circumstances of that time, it appears jiang ziya was determining a location to suppress king zhou, and he conducted additional divinations here. he also invited descendants of great yu to partake in the divination. although king zhou possessed the nine zhou ding at that time, it was in fact crafted by great yu and belonged to the xia dynasty. luo feng paused briefly, then added, i distinctly remember the records indicating that donglou gong was houyi, a descendant of great yu! with this, luo feng put down one tortoise shell and picked up another, proceeding to elucidate, the inscription on this shell is similar. it queries whether this location, the war department, could serve to suppress king zhous body. after inspecting over a dozen shells, he found that they all contained similar divination content. naturally, in ancient times, they would not risk everything on a single prediction. such critical matters would surely warrant multiple divinations. the inscription on this shell essentially portrays donglou gong recounting some of king zhous transgressions to his ancestors! and informing his ancestors that he intends to utilize the nine zhou ding to suppress king zhous body! upon hearing this, chen gang quickly questioned, what were these transgressions exactly? luo feng responded, the usual offences C indulging in alcohol, being swayed by the words of women, disrespecting the heavens, disbelief in gods! placing the tortoise shell down, luo feng chuckled, the transgressions listed here and those cited in the oath of allegiance during the ceremony against king zhou are essentially the same. there is nothing new or surprising about them.. Chapter 436 - Chapter 436: Unearthing the Xia Dynasty: A Discovery That Shook the World! chapter 436: unearthing the xia dynasty: a discovery that shook the world! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng, scratching his head, said, those of you from bygone times, couldnt your narratives show more diversity, even if theyre mere fabrications? he noted the persistent recurrence of the same pattern. then again, rituals and rites were not matters to be taken lightly. facts had to be grounded in some degree of truth, and fabrication of nonexistent occurrences was unseemly. my view of king zhou has suddenly shifted, someone declared. has anyone else experienced the same? in agreement, another voiced, emperor xin wasnt as malicious as later generations portrayed him. the zhou dynasty smeared his reputation over eight centuries! he was vilified based on mere hearsay. it seems that the final emperor of any dynasty is invariably deemed despicable. however, in reality, most of these rulers were far more admirable than their reputations suggest! why wasnt emperor xins practice of human sacrifice and live offerings mentioned? indeed, didnt he offer bo yikao as a living sacrifice? why gloss over these ghastly acts? overindulgence and disrespect for the heavens, arent these sins fool, how could they document that? the shang dynasty engaged in live offerings. even if they sacrificed bo yikao, it was an offering to the heavens. king zhou performing a heavenly sacrifice could hardly be deemed sinful. hahaha, executing people for a heavenly sacrifice isnt a sin, but minor transgressions are deemed heinous crimes! alas, i struggle to grasp the mindset of those from the past! after perusing the last tortoiseshells content, luo feng chuckled, thats the extent of it. the translated content matches exactly what ive relayed. is that it? qin rubings dissatisfaction was evident. you claimed there was an abundance of information. they had inspected dozens of tortoiseshells, but the gathered information was surprisingly sparse. what were you expecting? do you believe the efficiency of documenting events on these tortoise shells was high? gleaning this amount of information from a mere handful of tortoise shells is an achievement in itself. during prior archaeological studies, hundreds of tortoise shells yielded barely any useful information, master li explained, a chuckle in his voice. their prior inability to translate significantly contributed to the lack of information. however, they now had luo feng, an uncanny decoder. with his help, the pace of translating oracle bone inscriptions would drastically quicken. furthermore, this site was primarily used for emperor xins burial. thus, the divinations were centered around emperor xin, and unrelated information would unlikely be present. luo feng then stood, directing the others to organize the tortoise shells before moving towards the nine zhou ding. they had cleared roughly a third of the nine zhou dings surface. luo feng watched them work, questioning whether they were simply play-acting at archaeology. but he understood that this was the true nature of the field. is everything he said accurate? am i hallucinating? how was the translation so swift? chen gang pondered, clutching a few oracle bones. he was baffled at how luo feng outperformed him, the top oracle bone inscription researcher, in both expertise and speed. master li, i bring news, luo feng called, pulling him aside. did you not catch my earlier comment? theres mention of the xia dynasty within those tortoiseshells! oh? xia dynasty? where? master li questioned, puzzled. when i was translating earlier, it slipped my mind, but it just dawned on me, luo feng elaborated. remember dong lou gong, whom i mentioned? he was a descendant of yu the great from the xia dynasty. during his divination, he inquired whether this locale was apt for the entombment of emperor xins body! upon hearing this, master li was struck with realization. indeed, little luo! i had overlooked that as well, engrossed as i was in the translation. i also overlooked it initially. only upon reflection did i realize the wealth of information we uncovered! luo feng replied, laughing. chen gang, if youre unoccupied, transcribe the tortoise shells content. no need to decode, just write up the proof, master li directed nonchalantly. you believe drafting a proof is a simple task? chen gang protested. enough stalling, were here to work. if youre preoccupied with observing the nine zhou ding, focus on preparing the proof instead! teacher li retorted firmly. despite his grumbling, chen gang obediently proceeded to write the proof, clutching the tortoise shells. he was unwilling to leave the site, as the numerous oracle bones contained a trove of information. once the nine zhou ding was excavated, the buzz was phenomenal. the world watched luo fengs video, and his popularity soared globally. foreign museums coveted luo fengs colossal bronze tripod. but luo feng knew that once the proof was ready, the xia dynastys existence would be confirmed. and that revelation would leave the world truly astounded! Chapter 437 - Chapter 437: Revelation! A Mysterious Guest! A Bid for Copyright! chapter 437: revelation! a mysterious guest! a bid for copyright! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation emerging from his tent at high noon the following day, luo feng appeared thoroughly content. he had enjoyed a rewarding evening with li shishi, an engagement that had repeated three times. indeed. worth mentioning was his budding relationship with qin rubing. during a nighttime stroll away from the camp, luo feng seized an opportunity to kiss her. at first, her reaction was awkward, but soon, encouraged by luo fengs guidance, she began to reciprocate. however, after their shared kiss, she tried to flee. luo fengs swift reflexes allowed him to pull her back into his arms. there were no words, just two figures clinging to one another. later, luo feng kissed her again. this time, she was much more receptive. being in her mid -twenties, her eagerness was palpable. bashfully, she tried to run away once more. with their relationship at this advanced stage, the prospect of consummation was imminent. yet, luo feng was in no rush. didnt he already have a woman he could enjoy? he would savor it for now. when the right opportunity presented itself, he would find a more suitable environment to thoroughly enjoy it. after all, qin rubings long legs were an irresistible lure. the next morning, the archaeological team, boosted by luo fengs addition, sped up their work. given their current pace, they estimated it would take at least three days to clean the entirety of the bronze tripod. simple corrugated iron shelters had been erected around the bronze tripod. some archaeologists were perched in crane baskets, delicately removing the grime from the bronze artifact. unexpectedly, on the fourth day, a helicopter landed nearby. an elderly man, around sixty, disembarked, accompanied by a younger man. the area had been cordoned off by the armed police, and their arrival was halted. the younger man approached the police, inquiring, hello, is mr. luo available? an officer responded, mr. luo is inside the shelter, do you need to speak with him? the young man glanced at the shelter where the bronze tripod was being cleaned. he then addressed the older man, saying, director zhang, mr. luo appears to be busy with the bronze artifact. ah, understood, the older man nodded, patiently awaiting luo fengs attention. little luo, a distinguished gentleman seems to be looking for you, observed master li from his spot by the bronze artifact. a distinguished gentleman? how old is he? asked luo feng, surprised. typically, such titles were reserved for the elderly. upon turning in the indicated direction, luo feng saw a man in his sixties whom he did not recognize. presumably, this was the distinguished gentleman to whom master li had referred to. respected sir, were you looking for me? luo feng approached the man after cleaning his hands. hello, mr. luo. i am hong he, representing the tobacco group! the elderly man greeted, handing luo feng a small business card. astonished, luo feng took the card. despite having met many influential individuals, as a smoker, luo feng understood the significance of this mans status. what remained to question? after all, tobacco companies hold vast influence. it is often said that the tobacco tax revenue in the nation could sustain the defense ministry. although the truth of this statement is uncertain, the substantial income from tobacco is undeniable. mr. luo, is the object in that shelter the nine zhou ding? director zhang began, but luo feng interrupted him. director zhang, we are not selling this artifact, luo feng declared, asserting his possession of the artifact. even an executive from the tobacco group, or indeed the emperor himself, could not force a sale from him. luo feng, however, was puzzled. why would a representative of a tobacco company, rather than the department of antiquities, express interest in this artifact? director zhang laughed, young man, you are mistaken. i am not here to buy the nine zhou ding, but to purchase its copyright! buying its copyright, what do you mean? luo feng queried, sensing he was beginning to understand. exactly, its the copyright, specifically for usage on cigarette packaging! clarified director zhang. this revelation prompted luo feng to wonder why these individuals would go to such lengths to buy the copyright of the nine zhou ding. why not use images of animals? or landmarks like the great wall or the yellow crane tower? such symbols do not require copyright. wouldnt that be more practical? nevertheless, luo feng recalled that tobacco companies had previously bought copyrights. for instance, liqun cigarettes had bought the copyright for the painting dwelling in the fuchun mountains. young luo, could you come here for a moment? master li beckoned from the edge of the bronze tripod, seemingly needing to speak with luo feng. well, director zhang, please take a moment to rest. i have some matters to attend to. once im finished, we can discuss the copyright issue further. i assure you, i wont sell the antique, but we can certainly discuss its copyright theres no rush, mr. luo. proceed with your work. my apologies for the interruption! responded director zhang graciously. youre too modest, director zhang! retorted luo feng, graciously accepting the gesture.. Chapter 438 - Chapter 438: Text Penned by King Zhou of Shang! Solid Evidence of the Xia Dynasty! chapter 438: text penned by king zhou of shang! solid evidence of the xia dynasty! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation little luo, come over here, quickly! the nine zhou ding, its etched with jinwen, actual jinwen! master li called, his voice trembling in anticipation. upon luo fengs arrival, he noted that the bronze tripod had been scrupulously cleaned, revealing intricate designs and inscriptions. initially, luo feng had only given the nine zhou ding a cursory glance, but now, with professor lis enthusiastic explanation, the mystery of the ancient scripts started to unfold. jinwen, also known as zhongdingvven, was not a type of text used in the jin dynasty, nor was it written in goldo. it was a term denoting a style of writing prevalent during the eras of the xia, shang, zhou, the warring states period, and the qin dynasty, when bronze was colloquially referred to as gold. hence, characters inscribed on bronze artifacts were called jinwen. the oldest discovered jinwen originates from the shang-zhou period, with inscriptions found on pottery at the erlitou site. this is considered the earliest known script in ancient china. however, this inference remains speculative, not definitive. in the same vein as only declaring a planet as hosting life after concrete evidence, only when proven can jinwen be confirmed as the earliest script. the development of scripts was an ongoing process. despite the literacy of the pre-qin period, it is likely that there were scripts during the xia, shang, and zhou eras, though they may not have been as mature as their successors. furthermore, the origin of chinese characters undeniably dates back many millennia. script development could not have occurred spontaneously unless everyone was directly educated by a time traveler. if the characters on the bronze ding corresponded with standard jinwen, then the existence of the xia dynasty would be irrefutable. alongside the text, the massive bronze ding depicted mountains, rivers, and an array of beasts and birds. these symbolic characters were seemingly more cryptic than oracle bones, their meanings remaining elusive. little luo, what do these inscriptions signify? were at a loss, master li queried, his curiosity piqued. indeed, they dont appear to be oracle bone script! su meiji, who had recently immersed herself in oracle bone script studies, added. luo feng pointed at the leftmost character, translating, i ascended as the tribal leader, guiding the men of my tribe to victory. we vanquished the enemy, banishing them entirely. the sky gods retaliated, their domain cleaved open, and they were swallowed by the earth. under my lead, we triumphed, seizing control of the world! he continued with another script, my father attempted to tame the floods, perishing in his efforts. tao recommended me to shun, who promised me a high position if i could control the floods. during this endeavor, nu jiao professed her love for me. we wed, and our child was qi. in essence, these inscriptions recorded the founding of the xia dynasty, serving as the worlds first tangible evidence of its existence. luo feng was momentarily dazed after reading the jinwen scripts. despite the brevity of the text and the vague concepts many characters represented, luo feng supplemented the translations with his intuition. it was evident that attaining precise expression through words was challenging due to the scripts undeveloped state. meanwhile, luo feng had uncovered crucial details about the legendary dinghaishens needle. the tool that da yu utilized to tame the flood? did it genuinely exist? the team was engrossed in the translations luo feng provided when a member of the archaeology crew exclaimed, mr. luo, take a look! there are more characters on the inside of the bronze ding! upon hearing this, everyones attention shifted to the archaeologist in the lift basket. they chorused, what do the characters reveal? i cant be sure, but they seem like oracle bone script! disregarding all else, luo feng clambered inside the bronze ding. once again, he was confronted by jinwen. this time, however, it was jinwen from the shang dynasty. why is it shang dynastys jinwen? this is unequivocally a xia dynasty artifact! luo feng remarked, his eyes narrowed in confusion. he then read aloud from the characters inside the bronze ding, i alone do not pay homage to ghosts and gods! i do not worship the heavens and the earth, rather, i commemorate their valor, to educate my descendants. could i alone refer to di xin? luo feng wondered. i alone was an ancient term indicating absolute authority, often used by monarchs to emphasize their singularity and power. decoding it, luo feng interpreted, throughout his life, di xin didnt revere ghosts and gods, nor did he worship heaven and earth. right or wrong, he believed, would naturally be judged by posterity. could these characters have been inscribed by di xin himself? what a revelation! Chapter 441 - Chapter 441: The True History of Bi Gan – Unveiling the Man! chapter 441: the true history of bi gan C unveiling the man! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation as the clock struck three on the afternoon of the second day, the massive bronze cauldron, the nine zhou ding, was finally rid of the last speck of dirt. luo feng had meticulously photographed every character etched within the bronze cauldron. the inscriptions covered a mere fifth of the cauldrons interior surface, an assemblage of about a thousand characters distributed sporadically within the cauldron. once he had documented all the inscriptions, luo feng emerged from inside the bronze cauldron, instantly drawing an eager crowd around him. luo feng, have you successfully captured the inscriptions? queried a voice from the crowd. i have, luo feng confirmed, lifting his phone for them to see. ive shared the images in our group chat for you all to examine and translate. the crowds faces lit up with anticipation, their phones quickly retrieved to review the photographs. the scholars eyes fixated on the beautiful jinwen characters as if they were entranced, much like a livestreaming star unable to tear his gaze away from a captivating beauty. luo feng, would you do us the honor of translating the texts? master li suggested, his tone light-hearted yet sincere. after all, deciphering these characters could take us days, while you seem to be able to comprehend them at a glance. we jest that you must hail from that ancient era. its hard to believe, but your abilities are truly remarkable! nodding in agreement, luo feng chuckled, very well then. ill translate for everyone. it seems ive become your official translator! without further ado, he began to translate in segments, this part says, zi gan approached me, demanding a spring sacrifice. he insisted i sacrifice all nine miao tribes. however, i chose to use the captives as labor and soldiers, aiming to reduce the casualties of our nobles. zi gan found my actions unacceptable, arguing that we needed to appease the gods above. yet, i held my silence. this passage implies that an emperor opposed human sacrifices, opting instead to utilize captives for labor and war, which led to a dispute with a man named zi gan. upon hearing this, someone queried, who is this zi gan? zi gan is none other than bi gan, mentioned in the investiture of the gods. now, lets not interrupt luo feng and let him continue! master li explained. luo feng nodded in acknowledgment and resumed his translation, what is the harm in using criminals for war? at times, these captured slaves, these foreigners, prove more obedient than our nobility. i was destined to be a king, isnt that a mandate from heaven? why then, should i pray to the heavens? which gods, which divinations C let them all be damned! i am the king, i am heaven! the heavens above are beyond my control, but on this land, i am supreme! luo feng chuckled as he translated these defiant declarations. he had a strong suspicion about the author of these inscriptions C it was most likely di xin. as for bi gan? ridiculous! was he viewed as a paragon of loyalty through the ages? king zhou of shang was justified in employing the slaves as labor and soldiers. the practice of human sacrifice to heaven was an appalling waste. one could sacrifice a pig or procure sacrificial offerings. human sacrifice, however, was unequivocally archaic. di xin had committed no wrongdoing. the error lay with bi gan. yet, considering the mindset of the era, disrespecting heaven was deemed sinful, an act of rebellion. determining right from wrong is not a straightforward task. but one thing is clear C di xins thinking was significantly advanced for his time. much like the conflict between the heliocentric and geocentric theories in europe centuries ago, deviating from the accepted narrative invited public criticism. doing so threatened many vested interests, resulting in a unified backlash against the contrarian. if your truth isnt accepted by all, your demise is imminent. but, with time, your truth may find acceptance posthumously. this has to be di xin, right? its certainly king zhou of shang! so, king zhou of shang opted to use foreign slaves as labor, keeping them alive and working, but bi gan insisted on their sacrifice? from my perspective, this is not the act of a tyrant but a very humanistic king! di xin was not a despot, merely vilified by later generations. judging by these records, di xins thinking was indeed forward-thinking! forsaking the gods, refusing human sacrifices, dissolving tribal powers, centralizing management in the royal court C these actions all seem to represent progress for the ancient system. how could they be construed as crimes? di xin was a man before his time! they had such a king, and they didnt cherish him C they even rebelled.. i truly cant comprehend these people! Chapter 442 - Chapter 442: Astonishment! The Clue to the Divine Needle of the Sea Appears! chapter 442: astonishment! the clue to the divine needle of the sea appears! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation most peoples understanding of the shang- zhou period is gleaned from television dramas like the investiture of the gods or similar mythological shows and movies. official historical documents are few and far between. however, to understand what was right or wrong, it is crucial to consider the perspective of those involved in the actual events, rather than that of later generations. reflect upon a time when the power of kings and nobility existed in mutual symbiosis. as soon as royal power escalated to a certain point, it would collide with the rights of the clans, leading to conflicts and contradictions. ultimately, the king would be dethroned by various feudal lords and nobles, with the subsequent dynasty echoing this cycle. once a royal family had established itself, it would aim to fortify its own power. if this power escalated to a certain extent, the nobles and feudal lords, incapable of tolerating it, would rebel. this situation, however, only prevailed before the qin dynasty. the scenario shifted after the qin era. the chasm between the rich and the poor amongst commoners was vast. affluent officials and nobles would seize lands and indulge in luxurious lives, while ordinary folk struggled to make ends meet. this disparity incited peasant revolts, throwing the country into chaos and ultimately toppling the dynasty. a newly founded dynasty would initially recognize the importance of the people and delegate authority generously. however, as soon as a certain threshold was crossed, the wealth gap would reemerge, causing another wave of peasant revolts. was this not the case at the end of the han, tang, and ming dynasties? these were the wheels of history, relentlessly rolling forward. despite ongoing progress, it was impossible to escape this cyclical pattern. i struggle to understand. is this not the type of ruler a new era should embrace, one who can perceive what others cannot? would the zhou royal family have held significance if emperor xin had reigned for a few more decades? at its core, its a power struggle. the royal family yearns to solidify power, and the nobles seek increased benefits. and what about daji? why is there no reference to her? indeed, why not? she ought to be a figure standing alongside emperor xin! luo feng placed his mobile phone down. he circled the nine zhou ding and declared, now its confirmed, this is indeed the nine zhou ding crafted by da on observing this, several scholars nodded in agreement. the ancient text on the cauldron revealed that it was indeed significant cultural relics dating back to the early xia dynasty. there was no denying this was the authentic artifact. moreover, the bureau of antiquities had already categorized it as a treasure, with the character yu etched in large letters, verifying its identity as the nine zhou ding. the following day, hundreds of soldiers solemnly and securely transported the nine zhou ding down the mountain. luo feng had intended to handle the delivery himself, but the officials asserted that such an artifact necessitated the highest safety measures. therefore, they decided to assist luo feng in transporting the nine zhou ding to the assigned location, willingly deploying troops at no expense. their work here, however, was far from complete. although the nine zhou ding had been retrieved, the team continued to excavate the oracle bone script site. online, the content translated by luo feng from the bronze cauldron had certainly spread. particularly, the records concerning king zhou of shang had provoked substantial internet discussion. initially, everyone perceived emperor xin as a despot, but now, an impressive number of supporters had surfaced. regardless, luo feng, engrossed in studying photos, remained detached from this. he was utterly intrigued by the divine needle of the sea, as mentioned in the ancient text. luo feng had scrutinized numerous pieces of the ancient text. upon viewing the photos in his hand, he paused for a moment. is the divine needle of the sea in the north? or the south? or somewhere else entirely? luo feng slowly scrolled through the photos. these oracle bones documented divinations concerning the divine needle of the sea. every pertinent prophecy had been recorded; some had answers, while others did not. yet, divination, when viewed positively, could be regarded as divine guidance. on the other hand, it could be dismissed as a series of bizarre tricks. could there be any scientific basis for occurrences like the direction of a tortoise shell crack, which were completely unpredictable? another flood erupted in the south today. we need to locate the divine needle of the sea to control the flood! the divine needle of the sea? could it be near the turbid river? the divination affirms this! is the divine needle situated in the yangcheng region? the divination affirms this! weve discovered the divine needle and mitigated the flood of the turbid river! theyd found it? how had they located it? had they relied solely on these tortoise shell divinations to locate it? could it be this straightforward? luo feng was flabbergasted. one moment, he discarded the divinations as foolishness, questioning their effectiveness. the next, he was astounded by the ancient peoples divination, which definitively indicated that the divine needle had been discovered. luo feng found this absolutely extraordinary. the south? the turbid river? yangcheng? these were the three most pivotal clues. as for the south, it was generally understood to refer to the region south of the ancient shang dynasty. the turbid river likely referred to the yellow river in that era. yangcheng was presumed to be a capital city from that period. thus, they had located the divine needle of the sea along the yellow river stretch near yangcheng, successfully alleviating the flood.. Chapter 444 - Chapter 444: Applying for World Cultural Heritage! The Assessment Begins! (1) chapter 444: applying for world cultural heritage! the assessment begins! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng had set his plan in motion. if he stumbled upon something, he would continue searching. if a lead surfaced, he would pursue it doggedly. if there were no leads he would relocate. the tomb of sima yi remained unexplored, and was still waiting for luo fengs attention. yet where would he find the time to chase after these elusive matters? goodness! does this imply our hosts next target is the sea stabilizing needle? no, his focus is the river taming needle, not the ocean! isnt it essentially the same? theres no difference; they represent the same thing! i believe chen gang has a point. this item probably doesnt exist. its too fanciful! in my view, master li is right. if its been documented, it must exist, although it wont be as remarkable as the legends suggest! absolutely, legends derive from real events that get passed down and embellished over time, morphing into fantastical tales! like if i thrash xiao ming today, after thousands of years the story might transform into i am the son of the red emperor who conquered xiao ming, the underworlds nightmare! hahaha! you have a way with words! subsequently, luo feng made arrangements for his yacht to be transported to the luo river. he also contracted a technician to install sonar and radar systems. after so many years, if that object was still underwater, it would not be at a shallow depth. ordinary sonar and radar systems certainly would not be able to penetrate that far. upon hearing luo fengs plan, a colleague from the defense ministry volunteered to equip luo feng with military-grade sonar and radar. of course, luo feng would not decline. the technology available to civilians was surely not as advanced as the military. given his available time, luo feng decided to comprehensively scan the remaining mountain. after dining in the tent and spending a private moment with li shishi, luo feng prepared to vacate the site. the site would be entrusted to master li. little luo, could you remain for a few more days? master li inquired as luo feng was preparing to depart. whats the matter, master li? well master li began, a professor from the department of languages at the state guest university wishes to meet with you tomorrow. upon hearing this, luo feng asked, a foreigner? what does he want from me? he wishes to verify the oracle bone scripts with you! to verify with me? what do you mean? luo feng asked, perplexed. the professor, named steve, has a high international reputation and has deeply studied the chinese oracle bone scripts. he mentioned on the phone that he specifically came to verify the oracle bone scripts that you translated. if he validates your translations, then the erlitou sites application for world cultural heritage status should face no obstacles! everyone in master lis team was overjoyed. they considered this a historic moment. but luo feng still seemed puzzled, master li, are you suggesting he will validate my oracle bone script translations? yes, he should, but youll need to engage with him extensively! clarified master li. in that case, theres no problem! luo feng agreed. lingering a few more days was a minor inconvenience. besides, this procedure could significantly facilitate the erlitou sites world heritage application. it was unquestionably worth the wait. certainly, the former luo feng might have responded, my culture, my decision, why should i seek your approval? to hell with that. however, the current luo feng reasoned that this was not too humiliating or burdensome. why not allow the other party to come for verification? thank you, little luo. on behalf of all oracle bone script researchers, we are deeply grateful to you! master li expressed with genuine joy. its no bother at all, merely a small matter! luo feng reassured him with a smile. the following afternoon, professor steve, the foreign scholar, arrived via helicopter. as he alighted from the helicopter, he straightened his attire and approached the excavation site. the professor was in his fifties, about 1.75 meters tall, slightly portly, and bespectacled. upon reaching luo feng, steve extended his hand, saying, i am steve. ive long admired your work, mr. luo. his command of chinese was quite impressive. and it appeared he had spent considerable time at the confucius institute, as his speech was imbued with an air of classical erudition. hello, mr. steve. lets converse inside the tent! after some deliberation, luo feng cordially invited the foreign scholar. given the mans politeness, luo feng could not dismiss him outright. moreover, the man was here to assist with the erlitou sites application. shortly after, several people entered the tent. anxious, steve quickly produced a piece of paper, requesting, mr. luo, could you please translate the oracle bone script on this paper for me now? he had already contemplated this. if luo feng was merely speculating, he would err on the first question, negating the need for further discussion. but if he was correct, a dialogue would indeed be warranted.. Chapter 445 - Chapter 445: A Sky-Shaking Livestream! The World ‘ s Attention! (1) chapter 445: a sky-shaking livestream! the world s attention! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation as luo feng stepped into the tent, he commenced the translation of the oracle bone script that steve had handed over to him. steve, having listened to the translation, nodded in approval. that was excellent, completely accurate. i must commend your deep understanding of the oracle bone script, mr. luo. im aware of the recent events here, and ive always been an advocate for the work at the erlitou site. turning to face master li and the others present, he stated, master li, you are well aware that ive been a consistent supporter of your cause. unfortunately, there are those who refuse to acknowledge huaxias civilization. this has been a source of frustration for me, being unable to provide any meaningful assistance. however, circumstances have now changed, and i believe i can help. the decryption and validation of ancient scripts are sophisticated processes that necessitate substantial and detailed supporting evidence. that being said, the discovery of the nine zhou ding has provided us with an alternative method of validating the oracle bone script! curiosity piqued, master li asked, what kind of method are you suggesting? quite straightforward, actually, steve responded, i propose direct verification. puzzled, master li probed further, direct verification? can you elaborate on that? as steve elucidated, a majority of the discovered oracle bone scripts are related to divination, with only a small fraction recording the historical events of the period. you found the location mentioned in the nine zhou ding within the oracle bone script and used these coordinates to unearth the ding itself. could this really be a mere coincidence? it provides definitive proof that the oracle bone script recorded is accurate. in other words, if the script was misinterpreted, we would never have discovered the nine zhou ding! he then continued, i was informed by master li that mr. luo had found a reference to the sea stabilizing needle within the oracle bone script? yes! master li confirmed. the next step is locating it. once you have, the translations of the oracle bone scripts and jinwen bronzeware scripts connected to the xia dynasty will be regarded as direct verification, something the international community can no longer dispute! upon hearing this, luo feng was taken aback. could the solution really be that straightforward? it was a sensation both usual and unusual to him. would it be plausible for luo feng to identify the treasure locations beforehand, then translate the oracle bone script based solely on his findings? in essence, a consequence was pre-determined, followed by a justification. so, are you suggesting that finding the sea stabilizing needle will verify the accuracy of luo fengs oracle bone script translations? is the nine zhou ding alone not sufficient? must he really locate the sea stabilizing needle as well? a single piece of evidence seems quite insufficient. if its recognized, the erlitou site could potentially qualify for world heritage status! this appears somewhat complicated. luo feng mentioned that the sea stabilizing needle was an approximation. given the vastness of the luo river, how are we supposed to locate it? just then, luo fengs phone interrupted the discussion with its ringtone. luo feng glanced at the screen; it was an unmarked number. although unmarked, it was not entirely unfamiliar. luo feng recognized it. he speculated it was likely a call from the metropolitan museum. apologies, mr. steve, i need to take this call. excusing himself from the tent, luo feng answered, may i know whos speaking? hello mr. luo, this is michael from the metropolitan museum. hello, michael. how may i be of assistance? we have a proposition that could help huaxia secure world heritage status for the erlitou site. what do you think? luo feng did not respond immediately, choosing instead to contemplate. when someone offers aid without being asked, it usually conceals a hidden motive. so, what does your museum desire in return? hearing this, michael could not help but laugh, the remaining faux tombs of cao cao and the location of the sea stabilizing needle discovered by mr. luo. luo feng responded with a chuckle of his own, thinking, if you were here with me now, i could obliterate you with my spit. thank you, but i must decline. without a seconds hesitation, luo feng terminated the call. they were attempting to profit from the adversity of others, a truly contemptible act. however, these individuals failed to understand that the eligibility of the erlitou site for heritage status did not solely rely on luo feng. while he could lend a hand, he would not do so to his own detriment. furthermore, their behavior resembled nothing less than outright extortion, and luo feng refused to submit to such conduct. he was capable of handling it independently. why should he barter artifacts? the call had clarified for luo feng that securing world heritage status was a challenge requiring ample evidence. the crucial factor lay in the translations of the oracle bone scripts. once successfully deciphered, the scripts related to the xia dynasty from the erlitou site would receive global recognition. considering that luo feng was planning to search for the sea stabilizing needle anyway, he resolved to tackle these issues in tandem. mr. steve, does your institution have any affiliations with the metropolitan museum? luo feng asked upon reentering the tent. we do indeed! do you also study mayan scripts, mr. steve? luo feng queried. i certainly do. are there many scholars at your institution studying mayan scripts? luo feng probed further. quite a few, just as many as those studying the oracle bone script here! steve replied. excellent, i can assist in deciphering mayan scripts, under one condition: none of the deciphered mayan scripts can be subjected to an open copyright with the metropolitan museum! luo feng asserted with a grin.. Chapter 446 - Chapter 446: A Sky- Shaking Livestream! The World ‘s Attention! (2) chapter 446: a sky- shaking livestream! the world s attention! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation the mayan script, renowned as one of the four primary writing systems globally, carries immense prestige. of these systems, only chinese characters have been preserved and continued to be in use to this day. the rest have disappeared, no longer in circulation. while the layperson might not find any significant difference whether ancient scripts have been deciphered or not, for researchers, it carries profound implications. steves interest was noticeably piqued by luo fengs assertion. having familiarized himself with the discoveries made here before his arrival, steve was greatly surprised and impressed by luo fengs remarkable ability to translate oracle bone inscriptions. however, he wondered, had luo feng also studied the mayan script? before meeting luo feng, steve would have undoubtedly harbored skepticism. but given luo fengs proficiency in translating oracle bone scripts, steve decided to tentatively believe in luo fengs potential with the mayan script, despite their differences. there is no issue, mr. luo feng, steve assured him. while i cannot make decisions on behalf of others, i can certainly relay your message. i appreciate your help, mr. steve. please, pass on my message, luo feng responded, tomorrow, i will embark on my journey in search of the divine sea stabilizing needle. i extend an invitation to all of you present to accompany me. witnessing luo fengs confidence, master li was inwardly taken aback. steves eyes sparkled as he asked, so, mr. luo, have you pinpointed the location of the sea stabilizing needle? luo feng did not provide a concrete answer but merely smiled, i seem to have consistent luck. all the artifacts ive previously found can attest to my good fortune. hearing this, steve gave a slight smile. he knew that huaxias people were often modest. luo fengs words suggested a firm belief in his abilities, but attributing his successes to luck was typical of the huaxias style of speaking. news of luo fengs intent to commence his search for the sea stabilizing needle in five days rapidly spread online. the potential existence of the sea stabilizing needle bore significant importance, both domestically and internationally. if it indeed existed, its historical significance would surpass even that of the nine zhou ding, for it was the tool used by yu the great to control flooding. it was, indeed, a national treasure. suddenly, this object captured the interest of treasure hunters globally, but more specifically, across china. in these five days, luo feng was in daily communication with the military, discussing modifications to sonar and radar. however, his activities extended beyond that. indications of romance between luo feng and li shishi could be spotted in the major hotels. on the fifth night, luo feng nearly won over qin rubing. but due to an unexpected event, their romantic moment was limited to exchanging a few kisses before luo feng escorted qin rubing back to her home. while it was a pity, it did not pose an issue. it was merely a matter of time. during these five days, luo feng had also invited su meiji to share a meal with him. they took a few intimate photographs together, and he daringly held her hand. as for anything else, they could afford to take their time. as for the naive japanese lady, she appeared to continuously vie for luo fengs attention. however, luo feng feigned obliviousness towards her advances. he perceived her as a naive young woman who would still assist him financially, even if she ended up being deceived. he saw no need to change anything. those on board donned professional diving suits and oxygen tanks. indeed. they had come from afar, aspiring to preemptively intercept the treasure hunters seeking the divine ding river needle. moreover, the personnel from odyssey oceanic company had paid for mining rights and announced their intention to salvage the divine sea stabilizing needle from the luo river. this news added much heat to the situation. its over, its over, luo feng is going to lose big time this time! one wouldnt expect such a formidable competitor to emerge this time around. i believe that odyssey company is bound to find the sea stabilizing needle. after all, they are a dedicated treasure hunting team, the largest in the world, and their technology and resources far exceed what luo feng possesses! however, youre overlooking the fact that luo feng is a person knowledgeable in fengshui, a talent odyssey company does not have! i understand, but this is under water, not on land. underwater, geomancy techniques are entirely useless. if its purely underwater, i still think odyssey company is far more professional than luo feng. moreover, luo feng is alone, while they are a team. i have a feeling that luo feng might get overtaken by these foreigners! if luo feng fails this time, i wouldnt blame him. his competitor is just too formidable! why would the authorities grant authorization to these foreigners? isnt that a trap? perhaps they offered more money? or maybe the authorities think that these foreigners cant find such a thing? it seems that the authorization only covers the sea stabilizing needle; odyssey company cant take anything else! hahaha, if they cant find it, havent these foreigners wasted their money? when luo feng heard this news, he was both surprised and speechless. the odyssey company had also arrived? werent they supposed to be hunting treasures in the open sea? why were they meddling in our domestic rivers? originally, he thought that mentioning the luo river wouldnt draw many people, but unexpectedly, so many had come. all for an elusive object, their passion was maddening. as for odysseys capabilities, luo feng was well aware. the sea was so vast, much larger than any river. if they could find treasures in the sea, why wouldnt they be able to in a small river? nevertheless, luo feng was determined to give it his all. he would not let foreigners take away such an item preemptively. the sea stabilizing needle was undoubtedly luo fengs for the taking. that evening, luo feng ordered his yacht to set sail. from this moment on, the hunt for the divine sea stabilizing needle began.. Chapter 448 - Chapter 448: The Divine Sea Stabilizing Needle Discovered! Hidden Beneath the Silt! chapter 448: the divine sea stabilizing needle discovered! hidden beneath the silt! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation despite luo fengs best efforts, no rare treasures had been discovered. the audience, intently watching the live stream, were noticeably deflated. unfazed, luo feng initiated the systems scanner once more. he conducted a level two scan, followed by a level three, but all to no avail. that is not entirely accurate though; the scan did unearth an array of jewels, along with tiles hailing either from the ming or qing dynasty. however, these artifacts were utterly irrelevant in their search for relics from the xia dynasty, or the much-coveted divine needle of the seas. the gap between the xia and qing dynasties spanned over three thousand years; establishing any connection between the two was virtually impossible. even if records of the divine needle from the qing era were discovered, it would not provide substantial evidence. after all, the disparity between the xia and qing, or even the present and xia, were all too vast. delving into the annals of thousands of years, clarity was an elusive dream. activate a level five scan! said luo feng, agitation creeping into his voice. after the third and fourth-level scans had yielded no results, he invested a million reputation points to initiate a wide-area scan. minutes later, the scan results materialized, revealing a treasure marker shining like a beacon in the pitch-black night, guiding luo fengs quest. over there, chart our course in that direction! luo feng commanded, pointing decisively. my years studying fengshui assure me the divine sea stabilizing needle lies yonder. trust in me, everyone! and with that, he plunged into the water. damn! see that flawless dive? no splash at all! a true professional! what a waste if he doesnt compete in diving! that was a top-tier dive from a professional perspective! looks like the honest mans up for some teasing! i guess im the honest man, then! once luo feng submerged into the murky depths, visibility plunged. yet, the gleaming treasure marker was etched in his mind. all he had to do was follow its guidance. luo feng mentioned that the divine needle of the seas lies beneath. can that be true? li shishi questioned as she watched luo feng dive. the notion of finding the divine needle so easily seemed absurd to her. after all, theyd only been out for a day. could luo feng have truly located it already? i cant say for sure either. finding the divine needle shouldnt be this straightforward! su meiji voiced her concerns. in general, treasure hunts required extensive exploration spanning several days. even the initial task of unearthing clues was arduous. this time, things seemed far too convenient. she harbored a suspicion that luo feng might be pulling their leg. the divine sea stabilizing needle isnt comparable to the trinkets weve unearthed before. as per the historical records, its a river-depth measuring device and must be at least ten meters long. sonar should easily detect such a massive object. i suspect the captain tipped off luo feng about a large underwater find, which luo feng deduced to be the divine needle, an peng speculated, eyes fixed on the water below. despite the lack of concrete evidence, he believed there must be some basis for luo fengs conviction. i suppose an pengs theory does have merit. the divine needle is certainly not like the minuscule seal of truth weve discovered before, li shishi added, laughter resonating in her words. meanwhile, luo feng was plunging deeper into the water, the increasing pressure weighing on his chest. nevertheless, given his athletic prowess and adept diving skills, this challenge was trivial. even a depth of tens of meters was well within his capability. the vast range of swimming techniques he had mastered equipped him with skills on par with a professional athlete. could this golden light be hidden beneath the silt? luo feng wondered as he reached the riverbed. as he reached towards the treasure marker, he was met by a layer of silt. he began to dig, stirring up the silt, rendering the already murky water even murkier. it was unclear how deeply the treasure marker was buried. if it was too deep, luo fengs strength might not be enough to retrieve it, rendering his equipment useless. such a task would necessitate a professional salvage ship with its specialized equipment. nonetheless, luo feng persisted, plunging his arm into the silt. but, he still felt nothing. this treasure marker was deeply ensconced in the silt. whats going on with luo feng? why hasnt he surfaced yet? dont worry, he has an oxygen tank; hell be fine! im just worried about the complexity of underwater conditions. what if he gets entangled in aquatic plants? can you see any personnel from the military around? military personnel? where? i cant see them either, but i know theyre present! who were they fooling? someone as influential as luo feng was bound to be under the official authorities protection.. rest assured, if luo feng were to encounter any underwater troubles, the combat departments submarine would surface immediately! Chapter 449 - Chapter 449: Could This Be the Sea Stabilizing Needle? chapter 449: could this be the sea stabilizing needle? translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation unyielding, luo feng persistently sifted through the muck. he was aware that if his search remained fruitless, he would have to resort to heavy machinery. however, his heart fluttered as his fingertips brushed against something hard beneath the sediment. a smile danced on his lips, igniting the possibility of unearthing a hidden treasure. [ ding! congratulations, host! you have discovered the divine sea stabilizing needle! ] [ divine sea stabilizing needle! attributes: ??? dynasty: ??? value: ??? ] it was a moment of triumph. the cryptic message inscribed on the oracle bones had led him accurately to his destination. the zhou dynasty had indeed come into possession of the divine sea stabilizing needle, used it effectively to subdue a water catastrophe, and eventually secreted it here. luo feng tried to wrest the cold artifact free from its murky grave, but it was to no avail. encased in the riverbed and destabilized by the rivers relentless flow, the object seemed ready to sink further with the slightest provocation. despite numerous attempts, success eluded him. swiftly retracting his hand, luo feng surfaced, causing a ripple of anticipation amongst the spectators. luo feng is surfacing! did he find something? wasnt there supposed to be a divine sea needle down there? the crowd on the yacht clamored with questions, but luo feng remained tight-lipped. hoisting himself onto the yacht with the rope, he armed himself with his jungle blade and plunged back into the river. whats the host doing with a machete? could there be a water monster lurking below? could it be the legendary dragon of the yellow river? quick, spread the word! the host is about to confront the dragon! once submerged again, luo feng drove his knife deep into the muck, allowing half of his arm to be enveloped. the resonant ding that echoed sent a sharp sensation along the blade and into luo fengs grip. with his left hand, luo feng managed to hold onto the knifes handle through the thick muck, ensuring the divine sea stabilizing needle stayed secure beneath him. his right hand ventured further into the silt. despite its obscurity in the muddy water, luo feng could discern a rough outline of the artifact. extracting it gradually while retracting his jungle knife, he came to understand the divine sea stabilizing needles weight and depth of burial. a few minutes later, luo feng succeeded in extricating one end of the divine sea stabilizing needle. with the waters murkiness, he decided to defer inspection until he had returned to the surface. having removed roughly thirty centimeters, luo feng slowly rose, pushing off the sediment beneath him. he strained his muscles to dislodge the divine river-settling needle from its bed. the artifact proved to be lengthy, but after some struggle, luo feng realized it was not embedded too deep. it lay just one or two meters beneath the muck. the reason for such a long objects shallow burial was straightforward C it was a chain lock. luo feng visualized the divine needles design C a series of bronze chain links, not some magical staff with size-altering capabilities. fixed to the chains bottom was a rotor, jointly forming the divine sea stabilizing needle. the bronze chain link was likely a creation of the zhou dynasty, while the xia dynasty had contributed the rotor. having resolved his doubts, luo feng swiftly resurfaced. the chain link burst forth from the mud, stretching taut from one end to the other. the undercurrent washed over the holes in the chain link, unable to warp it. these holes effectively mitigated the force of the river water. emerging, luo feng drew the attention of the crowd. he waved his jungle blade with one hand while the other dragged the chain link, making his way towards the yacht. is it secure? is it done? then start the yacht! the yacht roared into life, inch by inch dragging out the bronze lock, much to everyones awe. what in the world is that? could that chain link be the divine sea stabilizing needle? confusion swept over the crowd. however, once the chain link was fully visible, a sizable square-shaped object attached to it came into view. this object dwarfed the bronze chains in comparison. at first glance, with its seemingly table-like legs, it bore a striking resemblance to an eight immortals table.. Chapter 450 - Chapter 450: The Wisdom of the Ancients, Unmatched in chapter 450: the wisdom of the ancients, unmatched in heaven translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation is this what i think it is? could it be the divine sea stabilizing needle? unlikely, isnt it? it looks like a plain rod. have any of us actually seen a real divine sea stabilizing needle before? are we even sure that its not just a figment of our collective imaginations? as the peculiar object was hoisted onto the ship, silence took over the deck. everyone was astounded, lost for words. place it on the deck, carefully, right there. the copper lock chain coiled on the deck, mirroring the powerful elegance of a resting dragon. it formed a perfect loop as it was laid out. little luo, could this be the divine sea stabilizing needle? queried a perplexed master li. it seems so. theres no mistake, luo feng confirmed with a nod. chen gang, squatting next to the chain, murmured, incredible. theres no doubt, this has to be the divine sea stabilizing needle! i always wondered, how could the ding rivers depth be controlled by a mere rod? it would be impractical to transport and use. but it all makes sense now. this is a combination of a lock chain and a weight. it fits the situation perfectly! as the true form of the divine sea stabilizing needle unveiled itself, the long-standing mystery evaporated into thin air. while the chain was bulky, it was undeniably more portable than a rod. squatting down, luo feng meticulously inspected the copper chain. the chain was likely crafted during the zhou dynasty, while the weight seems to be from the xia dynasty! intrigued, professor steve asked, fascinating! but how can you be so certain, mr. luo? luo feng gestured towards the copper chain, explaining, its straightforward, really. the inscriptions and markings on the chain are written in the ancient jinwen script. theres a marked difference between this script and the one used during the xia dynasty! upon closer examination, the team found that each segment of the chain bore markings indicating depth, along with several jinwen characters. luo fengs inspection of the weight revealed its unique design. roughly half a meter in length and width, it possessed four equal-sized feet. the weight itself was hefty, around forty to fifty centimeters thick, with a hollow middle. it resembled two thick copper plates sandwiched together, adorned with intricate designs of demons and monsters. notably, there were no inscriptions accompanying these designs. after a thorough examination, luo feng marveled, the design of this artifact is pure genius! the yellow river is known for its swift currents and hidden undertows. the weights four feet stabilize it, preventing it from capsizing. the hollow middle allows water to flow through, ensuring its stability. indeed, even after countless years, the weight remained undisturbed, buried at the same depth. thanks to the four-foot design, it had maintained its position under the river for millennia. despite being in the powerful yellow river, had it been any other river, it would have been even shallower. the weights design, dating back to the xia dynasty, showcased the unassailable wisdom of the ancients. the patterns on this weight mirror those on the nine zhou ding, replete with depictions of demons and gods. yet, there are no inscriptions! despite the lack of written context, luo feng was still visibly pleased with the find. i suggest we have it tested, proposed master li. if the tests confirm that the weight and chain hail from the xia and zhou dynasties respectively, nobody could question luo fengs translation of the oracle bone scripts. after all, it perfectly aligns with the records on the bones. professor steve agreed that accurate tests could definitively validate luo fengs findings. so, the divine sea stabilizing needle looks completely different from my imagination! its been heavily mythologized over generations, especially in literary works! in essence, its simply attaching a weight to a rope and placing it underwater. the ropes instability led to the replacement with a lock chain! yes, the principle is indeed simple, yet it serves as a testament to the extraordinary wisdom of the ancients! well, the odyssey company made a futile journey this time around! everyone heaved a sigh of relief. initially, they were worried that the powerful odyssey company might swoop in and claim luo fengs findings. however, it turned out that the company was not as formidable as they had imagined. in the end, they were no match for luo fengs prowess. predictably, the odyssey team was visibly disheartened upon learning that luo feng had discovered the divine sea stabilizing needle. but what recourse did they have? left with no other choice, they retreated in defeat. with the divine sea stabilizing needle found, there was no longer a reason for them to stick around. the artifacts retrieval was simplified due to its strategic location. the junction of the two rivers, coupled with the strong current and an uncluttered riverbed, made it easier to locate. the divine sea stabilizing needle, due to its inherent stability, was not carried away. had it not been for its stability, luo feng would have had a significantly harder time locating it. without this characteristic, it could have been mixed in with other underwater debris, making the search vastly more difficult.. Chapter 451 - Chapter 451: Next Stop, Changbai Mountain! Let the Journey Begin! chapter 451: next stop, changbai mountain! let the journey begin! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation little luo, do you have time? a voice inquired. im about to leave, what is it? luo feng responded. where are you off to? asked master li. of course, to continue my treasure hunt! luo feng exclaimed. off treasure hunting again, huh? master li seemed at a loss for words. after a moment of silence, he finally spoke up, professor steve wanted you to decode some mayan scripts. decoding, huh? no problem. have him send me pictures of the scripts. i will return the decoded versions to him after i am done, luo feng assured. very well then. luo feng, after all, trusted that his request would be honored. his translation of the oracle bone inscriptions had been successful and received recognition. if there were mayan scripts to be decoded, he was more than happy to assist it was no trouble at all. having had his breakfast, luo feng returned home and began the decoding process. in two hours, everything was taken care of. he took photographs of the translations and sent them out. finishing his task, luo feng dialed the number of mr. zhang, the ceo of douyin, informing him about his next destination. this time, his target was somewhere in the northeast. after all, the ancient tombs of sima yi was still undiscovered, and this was undeniably his next stop. most people were aware that in luo fengs possession was the treasure map of sima yi. hence, he planned to search along changbai mountain. the journey through changbai mountain was not very long, approximately five to six hundred kilometers. from jiangnan to changbai mountain, the distance was just over two thousand kilometersa distance conveniently covered by a modern airplane without much trouble. two hours later, luo feng was aboard an airplane, with many covert bodyguards for protection. although luo feng could not see them, he knew they were there, watching over him. while luo feng rested during his flight, the owner of douyin had already begun promoting luo fengs next destination. i bet the host is headed northeast to search for the tomb of that old thief, sima yi! a viewer speculated. haha, do we even need to guess? even a fool would know that! another chimed in. the messages echoed back and forth with their speculations. a curious fan asked, any inside scoop on where exactly old luo is headed to? well, a little birdie told me that old luo is likely headed to changbai mountain. the accuracy of this information is about eighty percent. the rumors and speculations continued to swirl. at around noon, luo fengs plane landed at changbai mountain airport. he gathered his belongings and disembarked from the plane. first, he settled down and then informed the wealthy second-generation heirs, li shishi, su meiji, qin rubing, and others about his location. lets first settle down somewhere and then wait for the second-generation heirs, he said, scanning the surroundings of the airport. as luo feng had not disclosed his destination as changbai mountain, there was not anyone to greet him. it was unlike the previous time when he was set to go to qinling, where the local wealthy second-generation heirs had come to welcome him. however, luo feng now preferred a quieter journey. out of the blue, a tourist in changbai mountain recognized luo feng. are you luo feng? the tourist asked hesitatingly. pardon? who are you? luo feng turned to look at him, noticing the excitement in the other mans eyes. oh my gosh, you really are luo feng! could i possibly get a picture with you? the tourist asked, enthusiasm radiating off him. of course, why not! luo feng nodded with a laugh. he knew that this encounter would quickly make its way to the treasure-hunting community online. they would know that luo feng was at changbai mountain. but that was not a concern. after all, he had informed the wealthy second-generation heirs and they would undoubtedly spread the word too. after about fifteen minutes, luo feng, all by himself, found a place to eat. the entrance to changbai mountain was still a distance from the airport, so luo feng would need a taxi to get there. in february, the usual temperature was below freezing, with the most frightening nights reaching down to negative twenty or thirty degrees. of course, this was the reality of changbai mountainit was extremely cold. but luo feng was prepared with his cold-resistant clothes, a mountain-climbing down jacket, and a warm, thick hat. after having his meal and entering the scenic area, luo feng looked out to see a vast expanse of blinding white snow. after getting his gear ready, luo feng checked into a small hotel at the foot of the mountain and waited quietly until nightfall. one by one, the wealthy second generation arrived, although not all of them. luo feng would not wait for the rest. the next morning, he began the livestream and headed into the mountain. Chapter 452 - Chapter 452: The Treasure of Sima Yi! A Gem in the Calligraphy World! chapter 452: the treasure of sima yi! a gem in the calligraphy world! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation good morning, brothers! luo feng greeted, scanning over the wealthy youths assembled at the foot of the mountain behind him. several were locals from the northeast, including the daughter of a renowned sketch comedy actor. anywhere else, her presence would be overpowering, but among luo fengs group of affluent heirs , her aura was somewhat diminished. are we genuinely at changbai mountain, streamer? is this really changbai mountain? do you need glasses? if this isnt changbai mountain, then what else could it i recognize this place; its a hotel at the base of changbai mountain, ive stayed here before! im fortunate to have shared a hotel with the host! whats the hosts aim at changbai mountain? is he hunting for sima yis tomb? upon hearing this, luo feng couldnt suppress his laughter. as expected. following a casual encounter with tourists at the airport, the news of his changbai mountain expedition had spread like wildfire. i heard theres plenty of wild ginseng at changbai mountain. i came to see if i could dig up some, luo feng responded jovially. host, are you serious? surely, your current status wouldnt satisfy with merely digging for ginseng. you probably wouldnt even bother digging up blue and white porcelain! so, tell us, could sima yis tomb be here at changbai mountain? host, your lottery prizes are wild ginseng, i find it hard to believe that youd take an interest in such trivial matters! hearing everyones doubts, luo feng shook his head and countered, the likelihood of sima yis tomb being at changbai mountain is slim. but why am i here, you ask? what else could i be up to? naturally, im treasure hunting! their conversation flowed freely as they journeyed onwards. before long, luo feng led the group to the true base of changbai mountain. what they had previously referred to as the base was merely a general area. they were still quite distant from the actual mountains. but now, they were close enough that they could barely distinguish the body of changbai mountain. they had reached the true foothills. luo feng activated the scan. hundreds of treasure markers scattered sporadically nearby. throughout the journey, luo feng would occasionally dig, revealing the frozen-hard soil beneath. but to luo feng, a seasoned treasure hunter, even the toughest terrain posed no threat. that afternoon, luo feng unearthed only a few young ginseng roots, too juvenile to be harvested. in what seemed like the blink of an eye, luo feng and his group had spent six days in changbai mountain, venturing deep into its mountainous region. not far from their position was baiyun peak, the second highest summit of changbai mountain, towering nearly 2,700 meters high. online, speculation was rife about luo fengs potential discovery of sima yis tomb. some even presented his journey to liaodong records, supporting their theories with logical reasoning. however, the primary focus of these debates was the claim that sima yis tomb certainly contained the art of sima, three deathbed commandments, and an extensive collection of invaluable calligraphy from the three kingdoms period. the three deathbed commandments detailed the many contributions sima yi made to cao wei in his role as a deathbed minister. the majority of surviving calligraphy from the wei and jin dynasties exist as stone inscriptions. no paper copies have survived. however, at the time of sima yis death, record keeping transitioned from carving to paper, suggesting the likely survival of paper copies of the three deathbed commandments. discovering sima yis three deathbed commandments would undoubtedly invigorate the chinese calligraphy world. the art of sima is a remarkable treatise, detailing not only strategies for leading soldiers in battle but also effective methods for winning hearts and minds. it expounds on the art of administrative struggles and power tactics. the rumors whipped up excitement as if luo feng could genuinely unearth these treasures. how captivating! many, convinced by these rumors, braved the harsh weather and descended on changbai mountain. ive read that article; it offers thorough analysis. theres validity to it. the tomb of sima yi could indeed be in the northeast, right? with the streamer here, the tomb of sima yi must be in the northeast. why else would he come here? would he venture into unknown territory without any assurances? those suggesting its in changbai mountain lack common sense. its simply not feasible! old luos presence at changbai mountain is probably a decoy. hell subtly diverge from here and seek out the real tomb of sima yi! hahaha, do you truly believe old luo is so crafty? creating a smokescreen? faced with the barrage of cynical comments from netizens, luo feng was dumbstruck. was this the typical demeanor of the current generation? what unsettled him more was their assumption that he was up to no good. he could only shake his head in silent dismay. taking a sip of his hot beverage, luo feng initiated another scan. moments later, about a hundred treasure markers appeared nearby. as luo feng traversed the area, he found a variety of medicinal herbs. but then suddenly his hoe struck something, the feedback numbing his hand with the vibration. luo feng knew instantly that he had discovered something far more significant than an herb. Chapter 453 - Chapter 453: A Trap! Discovering the Military Fortress! (1) chapter 453: a trap! discovering the military fortress! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation upon recognizing the oddity of the buried item, luo feng swiftly initiated the excavation. however, his hoe abruptly felt heavier, as if seized by something unseen. a wave of confusion washed over luo feng. what was happening? without hesitation, luo feng pulled out his jungle blade and commenced a more delicate excavation. his hoe was, after all, entrapped. slowly but surely, the hidden object started to unveil itself. a beast trap? luo feng was taken aback. he squinted at the spot where the golden glint had once been C now it was gone. a beast trap? could this be seen as treasure of any sort? such a device would barely fetch a few hundred yuan, right? instantly, luo feng knelt down, retrieved his hoe, and began to scrutinize the beast trap. he noticed that the trap was bristling with sharp spikes. the potential harm of this large trap was considerable C a man could easily be impaled if he unwittingly stepped on it. moreover, it would take considerable strength to disarm such a trap. not just humans, even a ferocious wild beast would find itself in dire straits if it accidentally triggered it. holy sh*t, who would have expected this? its lucky that it was the hoe that got caught, not the hosts leg. otherwise, wed be in a real fix! it seems like theres illegal hunting happening here! the host should report this to the authorities right away! and what good would that do? in these vast, ancient forests, theres no surveillance. nobody would be able to identify who set these traps! with a crisp click, luo feng effortlessly sprung the trap open. upon a careful inspection of the hoe, he found it unscathed. the swallowtail hoe was still in its remarkably sturdy form. if this hoe were to break, how would he be able to avoid potential dangers in the future? but considering the impressive defensive power of the swallowtail hoe, luo feng reckoned that it would remain intact unless he himself was fatally injured. theres a fox here! suddenly, su meiji exclaimed, and it appears to have triggered an animal trap. its dead! on hearing this, luo feng looked over. indeed, it was a fluffy fox, now lifeless and contorted. the stiff carcass lay on the ground, encircled by a large dried pool of blood. another trap? is the area teeming with poachers? this zone appears to be a poaching hotspot. the host needs to be cautious! scared now, are we? didnt we deal with world war il weapons and a minefield last time? we werent scared then! haha, true, compared to the mines, the danger of these traps is insignificant! yes, those mines, with one boom, could cause instant death. but these traps, at most, could cost a leg! luo fenz stood up, surveved the forest, and initiated a scan. before the scan was complete, luo feng cautioned everyone against wandering off. after all, as the netizens suggested, this area might be riddled with traps or other hazards. on completion of the scan, luo feng examined the results and gasped. the number of treasure points was overwhelmingly numerous and intimidating. glancing southward, a dense array of treasure points spread out over a large expanse, forming a square and spanning more than a kilometer. i havent heard of any significant ancient tombs in the changbai mountains region, luo feng mused aloud. he then nonchalantly moved towards the treasure points. as for the beast traps, luo feng paid them no heed. as long as he wielded his swallowtail hoe, the group was safe. there seems to be a deer up ahead. its likely a roe deer! before luo feng could spot it, li shishi, trailing behind him, gestured ahead. luo feng followed her indication and found a roe deer, which had tragically fallen prey to an animal trap. hoof prints scattered around indicated a struggle, painting a picture of the creatures final, agonizing moments. hmm, the carcass is still fresh. it seems to have died two or three days ago, luo feng noted, providing his analysis to the group. it feels like it only recently passed, qin rubing murmured to herself, but the freshness could be due to the climate of the changbai mountains. if the temperature were higher, it would have started to decompose and smell after a few days. its reprehensible, these traps claiming so many innocent lives! the person responsible for this should face justice! what a tragedy, this beautiful roe deer! leaving the carcass undisturbed, luo feng continued his journey. the next site was a vast clearing. upon arrival, luo fengs keen hunters intuition allowed him to quickly identify man-made traces scattered around the area. broken branches, trampled grass, footprints in the mud C all pointed towards human activity. the slightly denser layer of fallen leaves, compared to surrounding areas, led luo feng to suspect another trap. luo feng picked up a branch and began to sweep the leaves, all the way to the treasure points. yet there was no response. could it be something other than an animal trap? confused, luo feng once again employed his field knife, this time more vigorously clearing away the leaves. under these circumstances, a camouflaged pitfall soon revealed itself. underneath, lay a trap C three meters in length, width, and an unknown depth.. Chapter 454 - Chapter 454: A Trap! Discovering the Military Fortress! (2) chapter 454: a trap! discovering the military fortress! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation above the trap was a net designed to tighten around its prey, restricting any movement. this superior trap design caused luo fengs heart to skip a beat; it was far beyond any ordinary animal trap he had ever encountered. seems like overkill to have traps in this area as well! if boss cao were here, he would say these are mere trinkets compared to mine! this traps size is quite large. is it perhaps intended for tigers? thats quite impressive! luo feng responded, indeed, this trap is unusually large. it certainly appears to be built for capturing tigers! the value of a wild tiger on the black market could reach up to several hundreds of thousands, a staggering sum. these transactions may be alien to you, but i assure you, they are occurring. this place likely wasnt set up by local villagers. luo feng was almost certain that the extensive trap network was the work of poachers. his current location was a good distance from the foot of the mountain, deep within a desolate region. local villagers usually would not dare venture this far. only seasoned poachers would risk going so deep into the mountains. unfazed by the traps, luo feng pressed on. over the course of a kilometer, he discovered over a dozen animal traps and three large pitfalls meant for trapping horses. if these werent the work of poachers, their presence would be inexplicable. however, luo fengs primary focus remained on reaching the region marked densely with treasure indicators. upon arriving, he assessed the local fengshui; it was quite average with no standout features. undeterred, he began to dig, on the lookout for any sign of a thiefs tunnel; a clear sign the site had been visited by grave robbers. after half an hour of searching, luo feng found no such tunnel. could it be that the ancient tomb was still untouched? yet, a new problem presented itself. this tomb seemingly lacked any passages C at least, none that luo feng had discovered yet. without a clear passage, he couldnt identify an entrance or exit. upon reaching a treasure indicator, he wasted no time in starting to dig. splatter. hed been digging for less than ten minutes when his hoe hit something. [ you have dug up a military fortress! ] [ value: 8 million yuan! ] what the hell? luo fengs eyebrows shot up in surprise. what exactly had he unearthed? a military fortress? was this some kind of national defense project? should he continue digging? upon further consideration, luo feng realized that if this place were a national defense project, treasure seekers like them wouldnt be allowed here. moreover, the presence of so many traps and pitfalls was unusual. the only plausible explanation was that this was an abandoned military fortress. with this realization, luo feng breathed a sigh of relief and continued his excavation. soon, he uncovered a flight of stairs leading to the entrance of the fortress. wow! hes dug up stairs? could this be another ancient tomb? the host has found another ancient tomb? this is insane! quit the jokes! the host finding an ancient tomb is par for the course; lets see what kind of tomb this one is! im not holding out much hope, given the fengshui here. fengshui is just a tool for evaluation. poor fengshui doesnt necessarily mean there isnt a significant tomb, right? after half an hour of digging, luo feng suggested that everyone take a break and hydrate. however, just at that moment, luo feng heard some commotion. he turned and saw five men approaching from about fifty meters away. they were dressed in heavy down jackets and had their faces obscured by scarves. their unkempt appearance made it difficult to discern their features. as luo feng looked at them, they suddenly stopped. then, under luo fengs watchful gaze, one of the men reached behind him. luo feng braced himself for what might come next. they were likely armed. everyone, stay alert and find cover! whether the men were hostile or not, luo feng had to prioritize everyones safety. his shout seemed to agitate the men. sure enough, a firearm was drawn. bang! a shot was fired at luo feng. goddamn! luo feng expertly dodged the bullet, which whizzed past him and hit a tree. panic immediately ensued. the wealthy patrons sought refuge behind nearby trees. damn it, stay still! luo feng didnt need to think twice; these men were surely the poachers. what luo feng couldnt understand was why these men seemed to be targeting him specifically. he had no known connections with them. what had led them to him? back online, many of luo fengs fans were also in a state of confusion. theyd heard a gunshot but had no idea where it had come from. firearms were prohibited in china, so most people only encounter them in games or movies. host, what happened? there was a loud bang just now, what was that? that wasnt a landmine, was it? dont be daft, that was a gunshot! where would a gunshot come from in the mountains? guys, that was definitely a gunshot. i work in law enforcement. i can assure you it was a gunshot. it was absolutely a gunshot! i recognized it too! at that moment, luo feng bolted forward. look at him go! forget the rest, they have a drone. lets take out the drone first! are you kidding? we cant hit it from here; were not snipers! in their eyes, luo feng wasnt running away; he seemed to be charging straight at them.. Chapter 455 - Chapter 455: A Trap! Discovery of the Military Fortress! chapter 455: a trap! discovery of the military fortress! (3) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation upon closing the gap, he found refuge behind a large tree, from where he could observe their activities. the firearms held by the five individuals were far from advanced. one could tell at a glance that the slight fissures on the guns indicated they were decades old, relics from another era. alright, we approach directly and surround him, one said. by the looks of it, among this group, only he seems capable of fighting! and he does not even have a firearm or any weapon of the sort! once weve dealt with this man, the other little lambs will be ours to manipulate as we wish! the key here is that there seem to be a few beauties among the lambs. thats rather pleasing! indeed, i have never seen such a girl that suits my tastes this perfectly in my entire life! her figure and face. i could stay in hed for a year for her with that, the five men began to split up and take action. they gradually tightened their encirclement, advancing towards the tree where luo feng was hiding. these people? what have i done to provoke them? animal traps and pitfall traps? i have not even exposed their activities. why would they attack me directly? logically speaking, if these were real poachers, upon realizing that someone had discovered their poaching tools, they would likely hide and observe first. if the other party wanted to expose them or bring evidence to the police station, they would surely come out to stop or even endanger them. but luo feng had not done anything yet. were these people planning to strike already? after all, they were desperadoes; surely they would prefer to avoid unnecessary trouble? do we know each other, friend? have we had any disputes? luo feng, hiding behind the tree, held his swallowtail hoe cautiously and began to converse with the other party. hehe, we know you, but you may not necessarily know us, replied one of the men with a sinister snicker. [ps: ive updated an additional 5000 words for you today. its 2 am now, and im finally off to bed.o its tough, i wont deny, but ive got no choice. my grandmothers diabetes is acting up again, and she needs her glucose-lowering medications. those cost a few hundred, a hefty price. because testing is inconvenient, i also have to purchase a glucometer; another few hundred out of pocket. life is truly challenging, with the responsibility of caring for both the old and young in this ruthless world. please, i implore you all to lend a helping hand by donating monthly tickets. sigh. i know many of you are aware, this book isnt exactly a hit, but i persist, writing thousands of words daily regardless of the risk. isnt it obvious in such circumstances that im in dire need of funds? tears, tears! its hard. could you please donate some recommendation tickets and offer some rewards? i truly need it, thank you. my dear little loves, do consider giving a special reward! for this book, rest assured, i will continue to write in a refreshing and entertaining manner. there wont be any distressing plotlines. believe in me, i can do this. your recommendation tickets, your monthly tickets, your rewards C if you can offer any of these to me, please do. i thank you from the bottom of my heart. your support is my driving force, and i truly appreciate all the support ive received this past period. ill continue to write diligently. after all, if youre holding onto recommendation tickets, they refresh daily. itd be a waste not to use them, wouldnt it? so, please donate more monthly tickets if you can, i thank you immensely! rewards are also something i need. if you donate to me, ill always remember your generosity. every little bit of support from you all is something i need! lastly, i thank you all again, truly and sincerely!] Chapter 456 - Chapter 456: Luo Feng’s Fearsome Fighting Skills: One Versus Five! (1) chapter 456: luo fengs fearsome fighting skills: one versus five! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation were familiar with you, but you, alas, dont know us, said a middle-aged man in the group, addressing luo feng. ah, have i somehow offended you? luo feng responded. not at all! then what motivates your actions? we chanced upon you and thought wed chat. were regulars of your livestreams, quite the fans, you see. luo feng was at a loss for words. such a poor excuse. he thought, who are they trying to fool? uncertain of their true intentions, luo feng chose not to indulge them with pointless banter. taking stock of his surroundings and the echoing footsteps, he warned, friends, im currently livestreaming. there are millions, tens of millions of eyes on us. arent you apprehensive? no concerns here. our faces are hidden, well remain anonymous! their audacity left luo feng bemused. meanwhile, his viewers were growing concerned. it seemed luo feng was in potential danger. why are there people in such a remote forest? isnt this a no mans land? where did they come from? isnt the host just hiding? theyre fans, wanting to meet him, right? these fans seem a bit extreme, bringing guns and ammunition? luo feng had already strategized his next steps. he identified four or five of them. armed. yet, they wielded type 38 rifles, he noted. single-shot. old models, he concluded, with the rifling probably worn smooth. whats the hosts plan? is he confronting them? ive reported to the police, host, no need to worry! seems like being a livestreamer nowadays requires packing heat! but, what are these guys doing here? arent they here for a fan meet-up, like they said? crouching, luo feng collected a few stones from the ground and pocketed them. he then offered, friends, if you withdraw now, ill disregard this incident. what do you say? his words were met with laughter and derision. they apparently dismissed him as nave. laughing, are we? i extended goodwill, and its been scorned! so, no one leaves. youll stay put! luo feng focused on the surroundings. he located the approximate positions of the five individuals. it wasnt that he was incapable of taking them on, he just didnt wish to reveal his full capabilities. to be clear. he had no desire to resort to lethal force, even against these reckless individuals. peace promotes prosperity. violence should be the last resort, if possible. yet, they were provoking him. bloodshed seemed inevitable. then, luo feng sprang into action. he spotted one of the men circling him. a swift toss of his jungle blade. a pained cry echoed. the knife had found its mark in the mans shoulder. he crumpled to the ground. simultaneously, a gunshot rang out, and luo feng rolled for cover behind another tree. third brother, you okay? damn you, luo feng! the leaders face twisted in fury at the sight of his fallen comrade. his eyes bore into the tree shielding luo feng. one down, four to go! quietly, luo feng recalibrated, refining his understanding of the remaining fours locations. once again, he stepped forward. he launched his swallowtail hoe. a sickening thud followed. the hoe collided with another mans head. he dropped! damn, the host is formidable! his accuracy is phenomenal, almost professional! two down already? does the host have more to throw? can he actually disarm those gunmen with just his hoe? luo fengs prowess no longer surprised the viewers who had witnessed his exploits in the ancient tombs. this was but a game to him. yet, for the uninitiated, this was as thrilling as a feature film. what else do you have up your sleeve? another man had fallen, and the leader was becoming desperate. luo feng was safe behind a tree. their bullets could not penetrate it. more than that, their courage was faltering against this formidable opponent. up the tree! surveying the robust tree, luo feng decided to ascend. its size would provide sufficient cover, even at height. they wouldnt suspect a thing. reaching the top, luo feng surveyed the scene below. the remaining three men were still fixated on the base of the tree. drawing another dagger, he let it fly. a stifled cry. another one down. hes on top of the tree! when did he climb up? the leader hastily sought new cover. the tables had turned. they were hiding from the man they had encircled. he was simply too formidable. stop hiding, ive got you pinned! swinging agilely from the treetops, luo feng announced his location. they wouldnt dare to retaliate, even now. there you are! spotting the leader, luo feng launched himself from a branch towards him. the man, frozen with fear, could not react. he relocated. luo feng reappeared in his field of vision. another thud. a stone hit his hand, causing his gun to clatter to the ground. immediately after, another stone found its mark on his forehead.. Chapter 457 - Chapter 457: Luo Feng’s Fearsome Fighting Skills: One Versus Five! (2) chapter 457: luo fengs fearsome fighting skills: one versus five! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation after several tense minutes, luo feng had effectively neutralized four adversaries, leaving only one. the fifth brother, the remaining poacher, was hidden away, trembling with fear and drowning in regret. indeed, they were poachers, one of whom happened to be an ardent viewer of luo fengs livestreams. this connection brought about a degree of familiarity that proved disadvantageous when luo feng discovered their traps. initially, they planned to flee upon their revelation, but their greed clouded their judgment, and they decided to capture luo feng. capturing luo feng promised a profit that far surpassed their routine poaching earnings. after all, luo fengs formidable net worth was no secret. they believed that his capture would put an end to their hardships. their daily routine was labor-intensive. they trapped wild animals, monitored and set the traps, transported the carcasses, and navigated the intricate process of finding reliable buyers. they were willing to kidnap and even kill for money. however, they grossly underestimated luo fengs combat prowess. hes astounding! the host has truly outdone himself! a viewer exclaimed. hes like a deity! hes single-handedly defeated them all! another echoed. are we sure this isnt a martial arts novel? no martial arts novel would dare to depict such a scene! five men with guns overpowered by a man with a hoe? is he qiao bangzhu? no, hes definitely er ge, the one who can kill with a pinecone! i reckon those guys were pitifully weak. i could have taken them! hilarious! you would have ended up as a corpse, just like them! from initial apprehension to utter shock, the viewers emotional journey was incredibly diverse. in just a few minutes, luo feng negotiated, fought, and resolved the entire situation. his wealthy followers, who watched in awe, breathed a sigh of relief. some of them initially considered joining luo feng in the combat but soon realized there was no need. luo feng could handle the situation himself while they remained spectators. after luo fengs victory, he enlisted a few courageous individuals from his followers to tie up the defeated poachers. the group leader, who had once thought he was facing his end, found himself conscious yet bound. old luo, hear me out. please, let us go. we were merely trying to scrape a living. we never meant to kill you, the group leader pleaded, revealing their plan to extract money without resorting to murder. hmm, luo feng remained skeptical. whether their pleas were genuine or not, it hardly mattered. luo feng had given them a chance to leave and promised to forget the incident. however, they ignored his warning and attempted to capture him. was luo feng expected to forgive such actions? the poachers were bold enough to kidnap in broad daylight, assuming that law enforcement would not reach this desolate area anytime soon. they were mistaken. even if luo feng were not invincible, his followers could neutralize these miscreants within seconds. the followers only stood back because they had been observing luo feng and knew that these men posed no significant threat to him. if they had rushed to assist, it would have only complicated the situation, and would have exposed their own presence. of course, they knew luo feng must be wearing a bulletproof vest, and even if he were to be hit by a bullet or two, it would not matter. tell me, is everything you said earlier true? was your intent only to kidnap me for money? luo feng asked, scrutinizing their words. he did not entirely disbelieve them, but it was necessary to draw out more information. everything i said was true! one of them insisted. initially, when you discovered our traps and animal snares, we contemplated whether we should change our location since we had been exposed. however, one among us pointed out that walking away from such a fortune would be missing a tremendous opportunity. so, we decided to keep an eye on your livestream, observing whether you possessed any weaponry. but we realized that your group was entirely unpreparedjust some hoes and not even a single crossbow. we, five people with firearms, were confident that we would win in a surprise attack. after discussing, we decided not to run but to capture you instead. however, we had not anticipated the intensity of your combat skills, the most formidable i have ever witnessed. the leader meticulously detailed the situation. luo feng, studying his gaze, could not detect any deceit. i cannot definitively say whether your words are entirely truthful, or whether there are others who hired or commanded you. let us wait for the police. or you may have to face a military tribunal. if someone from overseas hired you to kill me, this would no longer be a simple kidnap and murder case. it would escalate to a national security issue. luo feng continued, causing the captives to become visibly frightened, their faces ashen. however, regret was futile now. it was time to face legal consequences. of course, luo fengs suspicions were not without merit. he was immensely popular in his home country, and the national treasures he had unearthed were substantial. even if he had not provoked any foreign interest, people would still covet his finds. moreover, many of the artifacts luo feng discovered had attracted the attention of foreignersjapanese enthusiasts, large museums from the tiger empire, and well-known collectors of cultural relics. it was entirely possible that they were the ones who had hired these men however, these were merely luo fengs speculations. who knew what the truth was? only after an investigation would everything be revealed. half an hour later, a large group of armed police arrived in helicopters and took the men away. luo feng continued to lead the group deeper into the military fortress. ahead, there was a rusty iron door. by the looks of it, this isnt an ancient tomb! upon reaching the lower levels of the fortress, luo feng pretended to explain. i wonder if anyone is inside! Chapter 458 - Chapter 458: The Mysterious Disappearance of 20,000 People! chapter 458: the mysterious disappearance of 20,000 people! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation could this be the tomb of sima yi? someone ventured. the scoff came swiftly, laughable! during the three kingdoms period, did they use iron gates for tombs? luo feng, hearing this, reiterated, this is not an ancient tomb. we need to cease this debate about whose tomb it might be. he punctuated his statement by illuminating the dark interior with his flashlight. the passage, about two meters wide, revealed clinging broken light bulbs on the walls. what kind of structure is this? someone asked, puzzled. didnt the host say its not an ancient tomb? another retorted. it appears somewhat like a bomb shelter! a third observed. mocking laughter followed. did they expend all this effort just to find an abandoned bomb shelter? how utterly comical! indeed! the host risked his life against five poachers. if they dont find sima yis tomb, all their exertions would have been in vain! ignoring the comments, luo feng prepared himself for the descent. he donned an oxygen tank and a gas mask, announcing, whoever wishes to accompany me, sign up. though there are potential dangers within, it certainly wont be as perilous as our previous exploration of cao caos tomb! upon hearing luo fengs invitation, several affluent heirs glanced at each other, none willing to volunteer. as for luo fengs three favored followers, they remained conspicuously silent, standing a step behind him. eventually, a team of seven or eight people formed. luo feng took the lead and stepped into the darkness. a drone whirred above, capturing the unfolding events. as they delved deeper into the passage, luo feng wondered if it was a drainage channel? the original construction seemed to be done for long-term habitation. otherwise, why would a comprehensive drainage system be included? the passage wasnt lengthy, spanning only about twenty meters before taking a right turn into another corridor. offshoots within the passage were filled with canned goods. picking one up, luo feng found it labeled in japanese. this must have been a supply depot and communication point for the japanese during world war il! after some consideration, luo feng shared his thoughts with the group. what?! the japanese? why would the japanese be in mount changbai? their construction projects here were indeed numerous! the first room was packed with canned food, meant for long-term sustenance. the second room contained a bed, beside which lay two skeletal remains C one adult and one child. the remnants suggested a woman cradling a child, likely seven or eight years old. upon closer inspection, luo feng noticed what appeared to be bullet holes in the womans clothing. likely, she had been shot to death. he moved on to the next room, a space of over ten square meters, containing more than thirty bodies. they were dressed in the distinctively styled military uniforms of the kwantung army. these are japanese soldiers! lets whip these bodies! japanese soldiers and their offspring! luo feng continued his inspection, observing, these people seem to have been executed by firing squad! their uniforms bore clear bullet holes, and some bones still lodged bullets, while others littered the ground. execution? can you actually discern that? su meiji asked, perplexed. luo feng responded, think about it. if they died in a skirmish, the scene would be chaotic. if they died of natural causes, there wouldnt be this many bullets in their bones. they would have received medical attention. combining these possibilities, i can only conclude that they were executed by a firing squad. in other words, they were left here to die. upon hearing luo fengs analysis, everyone nodded their heads in agreement. the scene would not have been orderly if it were a gunfight, and it certainly wasnt natural causes. beyond these, it looked precisely like execution by firing squad. leaving the room, luo feng pressed on, discovering hundreds of bodies. it was a veritable house of horrors. how many bodies are there? which of our heroes did this? its good that theyre all dead, they got what they deserved! as they ventured further, more rooms filled with bodies came into view. a preliminary count revealed over 1,400 bodies. soldiers of the kwantung army, women, and children were among them. several rooms were solely filled with women and children. a massacre of such a large number deep in the mountains was truly bizarre. in such a small military fort, if shots were fired in one location, wouldnt others be alerted? why was there no resistance? with a creak, luo feng pushed open the door to another room. inside, it was brimming with firearms and ammunition, including unopened bullets. the weapons were primarily type 38 rifles. shockingly, dozens of rooms further in were also filled with weapons and ammunition. the sheer quantity was horrifying. the following twenty rooms or so contained only supplies. creaking open another iron door, luo feng discovered a room housing several dozen more bodies. unlike the previous ones, these corpses had fatal head wounds, with bullets lodged in their skulls. most peculiarly, they were still clutching pistols in their hands.. Chapter 459 - Chapter 459: Priceless Treasure! Unveiling the Evidence of History’s Sin! chapter 459: priceless treasure! unveiling the evidence of historys sin! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation could this be a case of suicide? the unfolding scene was growing increasingly puzzling. luo feng found it difficult to make sense of it all. he continued to probe deeper into the scene. more bodies littered the room. each appeared to have taken their own life. guns clutched tightly in their hands. could these be the soldiers who vanished after world war il? a sudden thought came to luo feng. the missing soldiers? those who disappeared into the changbai mountains? roughly 20,000 soldiers possibly, but the numbers dont quite add up! the missing count is well over 20,000, but in this room, there are fewer than 2,000! that was indeed correct. after the end of world war il, when japan had surrendered. an estimated 20,000 soldiers from the cherry blossom nation, along with over 10,000 women and children, had retreated into the changbai mountains. from then on, the fate of these people remained unknown. some believed they turned into mountain bandits. others speculated they had died early on. a few even suggested they might have bypassed the changbai mountains to escape to korea. luo feng did not dwell on these theories. the situation bore similarities, but there was no conclusive proof. it was all speculation. leaving one room for another, he encountered a familiar sight C bodies strewn across the floor. however, the scene behind the next door took luo feng by surprise. it seemed to be a room of importance, possibly a meeting room or a command center. a wireless telegraph machine sat on a table. eleven bodies were strewn about the room. all appeared to have died in their seats, seemingly by suicide. next to the telegraph machine was a pile of papers. luo feng picked them up and skimmed through a few. entries detailing food supply records for the squad. dates followed by squad meeting notes and food supplies. dates, then the tally of the sick among the squad. these were mundane reports. but the contents of the telegrams underneath told a different story. suzuki: our unit is the kwantung army 281, icefield 3050 men, female refugees 1700, forced to enter the changbai mountains luo feng scanned the lengthy telegram text. the dated entries started in january of 46 and ended in july of 47. most of the text spoke of the national armys intent to assimilate them, but the soldiers kept putting forth various demands. requests for supplies such as medicine and radios were made. they also negotiated the conditions of their surrender. then in june of 47, a significant breakthrough occurred. the leaders declared they were ready to surrender. but the last line was an ominous statement: cherry blossom nation soldiers never retreat! following this, all communication ceased. what did they mean by never retreating? they were the ones defeated. having broadly understood the situation, luo feng put the telegrams down. it seemed plausible that after entering the changbai mountains, these people disagreed with the terms of surrender, refused assimilation, and ultimately chose suicide? what the hell is all this? is this japanese? i cant understand! allow me to translate. essentially, they were in contact with the national army and planned to surrender. but for reasons unknown, negotiations fell apart! could these be the missing 20,000 plus sakura nation soldiers from the changbai mountains? quite likely! luo feng picked up another piece of paper, different from the telegrams. hey, host, dont just read it yourself, translate it for us to hear! luo feng replied, alright, let me summarize. the emperor has surrendered, but my subordinates and i cannot accept this outcome, we can win! we hold such a great advantage, it is impossible for us to lose! lord yoshinaga, i still remember marching with you into ying tian, witnessing the city deserted, women and children mercilessly killed. i could not comprehend why we did this. you told me, this land will be ours, we need to instill fear to truly rule. since then, i understood that my duty was to expand territories for our glorious nation! but now, we have been defeated. lord yoshinaga, are we truly defeated? i have engaged in numerous battles, claimed many victories, but now they want to put me on trial! they do not have the right, only the emperor can! the soviets reached out to us, their intentions clear to me, but i do not wish to go there, i want to return to my hometown! the national army has no right to judge us! i knew full well our demands would not be accepted. that realization dawned on me the moment we were defeated, i saw my fate! luo feng read through the disjointed dialogues. they were disordered. yet luo feng could feel the persons emotions. an officer of the japan, always brimming with arrogance. now, faced with defeat, judgment from the victorious party, and stranded with his army. his mental state must have been in turmoil. the name at the end was minoru ono. ha, this is invaluable. its irrefutable evidence of the massacre! luo feng could think of nothing else. evidence. solid, irrefutable evidence. this was indeed a priceless treasure.. Chapter 460 - Chapter 460: A Hero? More Like a Rabid Bear! (1) chapter 460: a hero? more like a rabid bear! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation i nearly threw up, a viewer exclaimed. an animal is still an animal, capable of turning on its own kind! yes, indeed. he killed his own people. he is not human. why could he not allow them to surrender? why did he need to murder them all? he may seem like a hero, but in truth, he is nothing more than a great fool. without considering the sentiments of his soldiers, he refused to surrender and ended up taking so many innocent lives! i find it quite satisfying. yes, they all perished, and rightly so! the netizens discussed the incident heatedly. hardly anyone hailed the officer as a hero. instead, they claimed he lacked humanity. after all, no matter how stubbornly one refuses to surrender, how deeply one holds on to ones beliefs, did he consult with the ordinary soldiers? did he ask them if they wished to commit suicide alongside him? he did not, and instead, led them to execution. if such a situation had arisen in ancient china, this general would undoubtedly have been reviled. how could he squander so many vibrant lives? was it merely for his dignity that he let them all perish? truth be told, such a deed truly had nothing praiseworthy about it. in fact, it was utterly foolish. naturally, the actions of this man quickly spread across the internet. his letter was translated into vernacular language and shared rapidly online. upon witnessing such events, many netizens began hurling abuses. some said he got what he deserved; others agreed with his fate, and no one showed any sympathy. after all, most remembered that period in history wellit was a memory that would last a lifetime. within just twenty minutes, an armed helicopter arrived at the scene, presumably to take custody of the five poachers. initially, only the local police had responded, but now the military was present. considering the severity of the situation, the local police were certainly ill-equipped to handle it. mr. luo, i am a team leader from the northeast border defence headquarters. we are here to assist you with this matter! hello! luo feng greeted the other party, nodding, these telegrams and envelopes are of the utmost importancethey serve as irrefutable evidence of that historical period. i am entrusting them to you, and you must safeguard them well. ensure their protection at all costs. mr. luo, rest assured, we will treat them as more precious than our own lives! the team leader stated resolutely. they had already received orders from the higher-upsany mishap during the transport would result in military punishment. additionally, we will take those poachers into custody and extract necessary information from them, the team leader continued. alright, that is fine. i leave it all in your hands, luo feng agreed, bidding them farewell. as for luo feng himself, he moved forward with the wealthy heirs. though luo feng had left the scene, things were just getting started. luo fengs influence now extended beyond national borders; fans from countries like the cherry blossom nation, korea, and even the west watched his broadcasts. hence, regardless of the content of his livestream, its spread was swift worldwide. the pace of the spread depended on the specifics of the eventif it were a sudden major incident, the spread would be faster. if it were some treasure that foreigners could not understand, the spread would be slower. for instance, in todays scenario, the ironclad evidence from that period in history spread like wildfire. the cherry blossom nation had always denied these atrocities, even refusing to admit to their actions in military tribunals. however, as of that day, those matters did not require their personal admission anymore because irrefutable proof had been found C the envelope from the officer who committed suicide. my goodness, how shameless of them! all of you need to quickly look at the news from the sakura nation! someone said. what happened? how have they been shameless? another asked. i saw it. over there in the cherry blossom nation, theyve even established a special team to retrieve their heroes, which refers to the corpses of those who committed suicide. they want to bring them back! someone explained. my word, calling them heroes? theyre more like rabid bears. its truly shameless, i feel nauseated by their audacity, another commented. they are a group of brutes. theyre not fit to be soldiers! someone else chimed in. indeed do they intend on bringing these vile beasts back and put them in pigsties!? another person jested. at the same time, the leader of the northeast border defense was very angry when he heard about this. this object was given to us by mr. luo. we are only safeguarding it on his behalf. furthermore, his intention is to use this to reclaim what should be reclaimed. therefore, no matter what, we must not retreat! he asserted. but we have to consider what the higher-ups say! a staff officer said. at this, the leader was not happy. hmm, considering the higher-ups, is it? i think that as long as the people above are not brain-dead, they should know that we must fight to the end. how should we respond to the cherry blossom nations demand for the bodies? the staff officer continued.. Chapter 461 - Chapter 461: Refusal to Return the Bodies! Demand an Explanation First! chapter 461: refusal to return the bodies! demand an explanation first! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation they demand the return of the bodies? do they even have the right? all of them should rot in hell! rest assured, well build a communal grave for them, and itll be a focal point for societys disdain! remnants of past events persistently lingered in the populaces mind. these people failed to acknowledge their wrongdoings, but dared to demand the bodies of their so-called heroes. their audacity was enough to ignite the team leaders fury. regardless, he dismissed their telegrams and ignored their phone calls. the bodies would not be returned until a resolution was agreed upon. until then, there was no room for negotiation. the dispute flared up online, a wild fire fanned by widespread speculation. meanwhile, luo feng spent the following afternoon treasure hunting as the online controversy raged on. casting his gaze skyward, he noted the air thick with fighter jets and helicopters, all bound for the military fortress to transport bodies and conduct on-site investigation. good day, mr. luo. we represent the japanese foreign affairs ministry. i am dr. sano. on that day, a japanese man approached luo feng, swathed in a bulky white down jacket. extending his hand for a handshake, he attempted to foster a diplomatic rapport. in such a delicate situation, luo feng ensured he did not allow pride to blind him. he could not afford to provide them any excuse for retribution. thus, he extended his own hand, greeting dr. sano with a curt, hello. mr. luo, weve come primarily to claim the bodies of our former soldiers, our past heroes, dr. sano explained. the northeastern border command clarified that these bodies are now considered cultural relics. as per current regulations, any item excavated by a licensed treasure hunter belongs to that treasure hunter. theyve said they have no authority to decide on your behalf, so we have come to you directly. upon hearing this, luo feng gave a dry chuckle. the implications were clear. they refused to relinquish the bodies. yet a refusal demanded a justifiable reason, didnt it? they sought the bodies of their own people and were even prepared to pay. if he declined to sell, he would be seen as unreasonable. however, by shifting all responsibility to luo feng, the situation seemed more plausible. after all, the rule stated any item unearthed by a licensed treasure hunter was the hunters property. the authorities would then purchase it, just like they had done with his previous finds. heh, what did you say? retrieve what? luo feng queried, his expression chilling at the mention of heroes. i mean, we wish to return our former soldiers, our past heroes, home C the thousands of bodies found in your military fortresses! dr. sano elucidated. and youre refer to them as what? heroes! dr. sano repeated, clearly understanding luo fengs implication. heh, heroes, you say? in that case, im afraid negotiation is off the table, luo feng replied, his face stern. labeling such malevolent individuals as heroes on our land was an affront to our dignity. couldnt they show a shred of respect? from their viewpoint, those who die without surrender may seem heroic. but to us, such a label is an outright insult. couldnt they be a bit more considerate? mr. luo, i believe its crucial that we remain rational. no one desires war. yet when war happens, our stances naturally differ. we cannot be forced to align, can we? dr. sano proposed gravely. heh, true, i cannot compel you to stand with us. but you should respect our sacrifices. you arrived here, wreaked havoc, and invaded. dont you bear any guilt? yet you dare to label yourselves as heroes? is your intent to provoke us? luo feng laughed scornfully, throwing the question back at him. mr. luo, we express our remorse for the destruction and invasion that we have wrought upon your land. we have inflicted pain upon everyone. in spite of this, please release the bodies of these soldiers to us. their descendants eagerly await their return, dr. sano pled cautiously, ensuring not to further provoke luo feng. after all, he held the bodies and was infamous for his ill temper and hostility towards the japanese. despite any potential worsening in luo fengs demeanor, he maintained his placid smile. heh, very well, it can be arranged, luo feng unexpectedly conceded. dr. sano, alongside countless viewers of luo fengs livestream, was caught off guard. what just transpired? had luo feng abruptly changed his stance? damn, whats going on, host? youre seriously agreeing to this? one viewer queried. i had you pegged wrong, host. i believed you would stand your ground, refusing to release the bodies, another stated. yeah, we completely misread you, host! echoed the masses.. Chapter 462 - Chapter 462: Miyuki Kawashima Appears Again! Servitude in Slavery! (1) chapter 462: miyuki kawashima appears again! servitude in slavery! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation i had already booked my ticket, intending to go to changbai mountain, just to flog a few corpses, but now you want me to return them? yes, it is such a disappointment! those who did not understand luo feng had disparaged him incessantly. however, there was nothing for luo feng to grieve about. those who understood luo feng knew that at this moment, he was already secretly planning on setting the conditions for the other party. in the blink of an eye, luo feng spoke, however, these corpses, if you want them, its not something that can be bought with money. i propose a condition here, and if you fulfill it, then we can talk! upon hearing this, dr. sano knew that things would not be that simple. he smiled and asked, so, mr. luo, please tell us what you want us to do. the matter is simple, what we want, you should understand very well! luo feng declared. please clarify, mr. luo! as for what the other party wanted, dr. sano pretended to be confused, even though he was well aware. haha, its simply to get your nations official recognition of its past acts of destruction and invasion, to admit to the atrocities your people have committed in the past, and openly apologize to us! luo feng spoke lightly. mr. luo, aside from this, everything else could be possible! without a second thought, dr. sano refused, his face somewhat expressionless. dr. sano, may i ask, isnt this the truth? luo feng queried. however, dr. sano chose not to answer directly. if it is indeed the truth now, then why are you afraid to admit it? are you afraid to confess the crimes you have committed? luo feng chuckled. mr. luo, please propose another request, and we will surely fulfill it! dr. sano gave a bitter smile. haha, this is my only request. if you dont agree, then theres nothing to discuss. if you agree, then these corpses, of course, can be taken back! luo fengs attitude was quite similar to his nations officials stance. asking for an apology wasnt too much, right? it was reasonable, right? if the other party couldnt even do this, then the corpses would never be returned. sorry, we cannot agree to this! then goodbye! seeing the other partys firm stance, luo feng did not linger. he turned around and left. whether they agreed or not did not matter. luo feng knew they wouldnt agree. he had thought from the beginning that this negotiation was destined to end in failure. of course, this negotiation was broadcasted live. many foreigners started making comments online. what the heck is this? as a foreigner, ive heard and read stories of the war crimes they have committed. the japanese, cant they admit it? a bunch of garbage, really nauseating! im curious about how the netizens of sakura nation view this matter! stop being curious. the sakura government is now being heavily criticized! what does it have to do with us? i dont care about these matters! i dont want to delve into the past. i just want to see the host continue his treasure hunt. its more interesting to specifically look for gold. i dont understand those antiques. they say theyre valuable, but i cant see the value! when vou see the value, vou can consider yourself a true hua xia native! not every hua xia native can identify the value. you need to be a connoisseur like the host, who has a deep understanding of cultural relics from all over the world, both ancient and modern. i think he probably only understands hua xia relics? public opinion on the internet continued to ferment. becoming more and more intense. many empires began to report this matter, like bystanders enjoying the drama. especially korea, even the official statement insisted on reporting this matter emphatically. after all, both korea and japan are underlings of the western tiger, but these two underlings are not harmonious. the next morning, after having some food, luo feng had barely been on the road for half an hour when he heard the noise of a helicopter flying above. luo feng knew they must be searching for him. luo feng waited on the spot for a while. two familiar faces descended. the first was a small team leader under the northeast border defense department, who was responsible for handling this incident. the person he brought along was the gorgeous miyuki kawashima from japan, the somewhat n?lve beauty. seeing her in her kimono today, luo feng couldnt help but feel a desire to untie her belt. he wanted to see how their touch felt. after all, she looked stunning. as miyuki kawashima approached luo feng, she greeted him with a charming smile, mr. luo, nice to meet you again! in terms of demeanor and politeness, miyuki kawashima was very humble. she took out a piece of paper and handed it over, saying, mr. luo, would you like to take a look? what? luo feng took the paper and glanced at it. it was a list of names. both in japanese and chinese. looking at these items, they seemed very familiar. luo feng immediately realized, werent these artifacts from their tokyo museum? the list was long, and it must contain more than a hundred items. luo feng seemed to understand the other partys intention and asked, miss miyuki, what do you mean to do with this list? or rather, what does your japanese government want? miyuki kawashima watched luo fengs expression, seeming to wait for his reaction. however, seeing no change, she coughed a bit and said, theres no other meaning. our museum hopes to use these items in exchange for the telegrams and envelopes in your possession.. the artifacts on this list, i believe, should be enough to demonstrate our sincerity! Chapter 463 - Chapter 463: Miyuki Kawashima Appears Again! Servitude in Slavery! (2) chapter 463: miyuki kawashima appears again! servitude in slavery! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation nevertheless, kawashima miyuki had something pressing to say. you, luo feng, have you not noticed the most important item on this list? she questioned. oh? i see this does indeed show sincerity, but i must apologize, i cannot trade, luo feng said, preparing to hand the list back to her. however, kawashima miyuki, her face flushing, intervened: mr. luo, please reconsider. it seems you may have overlooked something significant on this list. oh? is that so? luo feng then perused the list again, curious about what he might have missed. something highly important? could it be some extraordinarily valuable artifact? however, as his gaze traversed the document, reaching its conclusion, he found the words kawashima miyuki offers herself as a servant or slave. ahem. luo feng now understood. if he agreed to trade, not only would the over one hundred artifacts be his, but also this magnificent beauty, this exceptionally attractive woman, would henceforth belong to him, to do with as he pleased. hehe, is that so? i see it now. no wonder you seemed so expectant, even blushing a little, luo feng chuckled. he had not noticed this offer earlier, and her reaction intrigued him. then, mr. luo, what is your response? kawashima miyuki asked, her face a shade of red, somewhat desperate. this proposition was not her idea, but she found it bearable; luo feng was indeed handsome, and by the aesthetic standards of her homeland, he was undoubtedly attractive. she did not consider this a humiliation; otherwise, she would rather die than comply. i apologize, but even with such a beauty added to the list, i believe i cannot make the trade! luo feng stated without a moments hesitation. he had his share of beautiful women. though the idea of an additional beauty by his side was enticing and especially a beauty from her land reputed to be very obedient well-versed in a variety of arts especially considerate of a mans feelings this type of woman was certainly appealing to luo feng. but regardless of his desires the letters and telegrams could not be traded. ah, mr. luo, if you feel this offer is insufficient, we can negotiate the quantity of the artifacts, kawashima miyuki, though vexed, held her tongue. despite her striking beauty and unblemished reputation, he had refused her. was she that unworthy? quantity is irrelevant. you need not persuade me further. the requests i made yesterday were not excessive, were they? since youve committed a wrongdoing, an apology is due. is that not fair? if you cannot even fulfill this minimal request, where is your sincerity? luo feng retorted, laughing lightly. indeed, if one commits a wrongdoing, an apology is due, the n?lve kawashima miyuki nodded in agreement. however, in her earpiece, her superiors began scolding her. i mean, an apologyit depends on the circumstances oh? what circumstances? are there different standards for causing destruction and invasion? or perhaps we did not suffer enough, or you were not cruel enough? luo feng challenged again. i meant to say. if you cannot say it, then do not bother. luo feng laughed lightly, as for the trade, i evidently do not agree. however, if you are interested in becoming my servant or slave, i can open my door to you. at that time, the salary can be whatever you please. of course, i have heard that you girls from the cherry blossom country are particularly good at serving men. i want to experience that. you in response to such words, kawashima miyuki could not reply. what about me? you have already been listed as a gift, so for me to comment on it is not unreasonable, is it? luo feng chuckled, as ive said, if you continue to stay in our country, you will be burnt by the sun. such a naive girl. honestly speaking, if not for her slightly special identity, luo feng would have taken her under his protection voluntarily. after all, to protect her by his side she should not be deceived by other men such naivety was somewhat endearing. stop embarrassing yourself, kawashima miyuki, step back! hearing the furious voice from the superior in her earpiece, kawashima miyuki dared not say anything more. without saying goodbye, she left. but soon after, another group of people arrived. a few middle-aged men and women, who started by giving a deep bow to luo feng, which took luo feng by surprise. after all, luo feng was admiring kawashima miyuki as she left, her annoyed appearance reminiscent of a wronged little girl. her ample rear was a good sign of fertility. it looked like handling her would be quite pleasant. mr. luo, i am ono ike, a descendant of ono hisao. we have come here to take the body of our ancestor back to our hometown. mr. luo, we beseech you! with this, he gave another deep bow. luo feng was speechless. not only were they offering gifts for exchange, but they were now playing the sympathy card. would acting pitiful be of any use? deep bows? is that all? amazing, this move. theyve started playing the sympathy card? what happened to your ancestor? your ancestor should be returned to you? who do you think you are? host, you must stand firm. these peoples bows are worthless. they like to bow to everyone! thats why so many netizens in our country say the japanese are the most polite people! laughable! if it wasnt for the hard work of some people, i think they would have been born to be bullied. then without their own country, without their own faith, how miserable would it be? and now theyre calling a group of robbers polite? an unreasonable bunch of people. bowing is considered polite? what if i rob someone while bowing to them? would that make me the kindest person in the world? their politeness is merely an illusion on the surface, just like some rich people. they appear very civilized on the surface, but the things they do in secret, not even animals would do. if it were me, id have traded for that kawashima miyuki, regardless of what was offered. that woman is the most sensual ive seen among the japanese! i still prefer the black silk of kawashima miyuki from the first time we met her. but her appearance with the kimono is also not bad. it feels like watching that kind of movie! if the host takes in this kawashima miyuki, he must film it. he doesnt have to show his face.. we just want to admire her! Chapter 467 - Chapter 467: Treasures in the Bird’s Nest! The Tsar’s Gold coin! (1) chapter 467: treasures in the birds nest! the tsars gold coin! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation initiate level three scanning! once luo feng had activated the scan, he awaited the results. several minutes later, a sporadic trail of treasure markers surprisingly led him to a birds nest. a birds egg? he wondered aloud. what kind of birds egg could be marked as a treasure? could it be something from the changbai mountains? a dragon, perhaps? luo feng was rather hopeful. but, shaking his head, he concluded that neither game fowl nor dragons would set up their nests in trees. moreover, the nest appeared quite large, not one for smaller species. chirp chirp chirp as he drew closer, luo feng began to hear the twittering calls of birds. soon, a magpie emerged from the nest. narrowing his eyes, luo feng realized it was not a birds egg, but rather a treasure. after all, even a magpies egg would never be identified as a treasure marker. this indicated that something else of value lay within the nest. hey host, what are you looking at? one fan asked. surely youre not interested in some bird on a tree? besides the birds nest, there seems to be nothing else in that tree! the viewers could only see luo feng standing there, studying a birds nest and a tree. they couldnt figure out why these two things would interest him. there is a nest above, i will climb up and take a look! luo feng said, grabbing a rope and beginning his ascent. you dare to disturb a birds nest? you know, host, that could land you in jail for ten years! a fan warned. dont meddle with nests in the wilderness; if it belongs to an endangered species, you could seriously be incarcerated for ten years! another fan chimed in. luo feng turned to the camera, youre right. one should not disturb a birds nest without knowing the species. it could indeed lead to imprisonment. however, i just want to take a look, i have no intention of disturbing the eggs. the tree was slippery, as most birds preferred to nest in tall trees. but with the help of his tools, luo feng managed to climb up successfully after a few minutes. [ ding! gold coin, characteristic: tsar era, valued at nine thousand yuan! ] as luo feng peeked into the nest, before he could even see anything, the system already sent him a notification. a gold coin from the tsar era? luo feng stared blankly at the nest for a moment before a realization struck him. so thats it, huh? he muttered. reflecting on the recent appearance of several foreigners fully armed in changbai mountains, he now understood their purpose. without touching the eggs, luo feng carefully retrieved the gold coin from the nest. disturbing bird eggs was illegal, but the coin did not belong to the birds. it was easy to understand why a magpies nest would have a shiny gold coin. they are known to be attracted to shiny objects, collecting them as a hobby. but the odds of such a find were rather low. what did the host just take out of the nest? a fan asked. is it a birds egg? another wondered. are you blind? what kind of bird egg is shaped like that? another fan retorted. luo feng simply shook his head and said, its not a bird egg, without any further explanation. after covering a few kilometers, luo feng initiated the scanning process again. at the end of the scan, dozens of treasure markers were scattered around him. luo feng proceeded to investigate each of them one by one. splash! after a bit of digging, luo feng felt metal under his spade. [ ding! youve unearthed gold! value: 60,000 yuan! ] luo feng paused momentarily, quickly excavating the soil to reveal a gold bar. holy moly, a gold bar? a fan exclaimed. does changbai mountains even have gold bars? ive never heard of such a thing! the viewers were taken aback as they stared at the gold bar. while they would not have been surprised by the discovery of ginseng, the sight of gold was truly startling. luo feng simply smiled without offering any explanation. some things, once explained, would lose their mystique. quickly cleaning the gold bar, luo feng moved towards the next treasure marker. but the remaining treasure markers yielded nothing but medicinal herbs. late into the night, luo feng and his wealthy second-generation heir followers decided to rest. they set up camp, while the few japanese men, trailing luo feng from a distance of about five or six kilometers, continued their journey. their goal was undoubtedly to follow luo feng. it seems like mr. luo has found gold. following this guy was the right call after all! one of the men noted. yes, luo feng is truly incredible. in such a vast mountain range, he managed to find gold! another agreed. my forefathers searched here without success. ive been searching for decades with no results. it seems that our luck is finally turning, another shared. but what if luo feng refuses to cooperate with us? one man voiced his concerns. dont worry, ill offer him a deal he cant refuse, the other assured. around three oclock in the early morning, luo feng was awakened by some noise. he carefully set down li shishi, who was curled up in his arms without any belongings. it was then that he made a discovery.. Chapter 468 - Chapter 468: Treasures in the Bird’s Nest! The Tsar’s Gold Coin! (2) chapter 468: treasures in the birds nest! the tsars gold coin! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation his manhood was still tucked nicely within li shishis warm insides. as such. even though luo feng was a man, he found himself blushing slightly at this moment. but if li shishi had been awake, she would have blushed even more. after ensuring that li shishi was securely tucked under the covers, luo feng slightly pulled back the tent flap to look outside. in the woods, he spotted a few lights. luo feng dressed quickly, and exited the tent. soon, he had disappeared into the woods. after a short while, luo feng saw six individuals slowly approaching. in the darkness, luo feng took a good look at their faces and realized he recognized these six. not surprising, yet their vitality was impressive. that day, his own team had covered twenty kilometers. however, the other party, circling around and feigning to lag behind, must have walked approximately thirty kilometers. such stamina was indeed commendable. is this the tent that master luo feng and his team set up? which tent is luo feng in? doesnt matter which one, we just have to keep guard! but, you know what? theres an idiom in huaxia, its called the cicada sheds its skin. what if theyve already left and were just chasing after nothing? in that case, should we check inside master luo fengs tent to see if hes there? no way, ive been observing, that luo feng and a woman they seem to be engaging in intimate activities every night. thats not good! hahaha, this luo feng, is quite like us indeed! here for treasure hunting, and yet can still find passion within the tent! the woman hes with is also quite attractive! theyre nothing special though. the two named qin rubing and su meiji, on the other hand, are the true beauties! especially qin rubing, those legs of hers are incredible. theyre the most perfect legs ive ever seen, like theyve walked straight out of an anime. if i could have a go, even a billion wouldnt sway me! seeing them fantasizing about such things, luo feng couldnt bear to listen any longer, what are you doing, fantasizing late into the night? huh? mr. luo? its master luo feng! seeing luo feng suddenly appear from the side, the men were initially startled. so you want to invade my tent? i suggest you reconsider. otherwise, i may have to gouge out all of your eyes! because if you dared to look at my woman, your eyes would have to go! indeed, your observational skills are much better than su meijis and qin rubings. they still dont know about li shishi and me, but you already do! as luo feng spoke, he had to admire their sharpness. professional treasure hunters. their observational skills were indeed nice. master luo feng, we were just joking, we would never really we didnt follow you here with any ill intentions, we wanted to propose a cooperation! the man leading the group finally spoke up. oh? cooperation on what? asked luo feng. the matter isnt complicated. our elders fought here once and lost some very important items. these items are very precious to us, their descendants. we hope you can help us find those items. if you can, well reward you handsomely! how generous is this reward? you should know, im not short on money. and as for women youre well aware, li shishi is very obedient. and the other two i could have them any time i want. its just a matter of opportunity! luo feng spoke with a confidence that was well-founded. he was not lacking in wealth or women. as for power, could the foreign powers offer him that? where would they have the authority to provide luo feng with power, or the side of the small sun? luo feng genuinely did not need that. rest assured, mr. luo, one of them offered, we wont skimp on the money, five hundred million! plus, when you reach our nation, you can have vip status in our left god society. allow me to introduce our society, this vip status provides various benefits before he could finish, luo feng interrupted with a wave of his hand. i apologize, but i dont need five hundred million, nor do i need any high status in your society. mr. luo feng, with us by your side, we have guns that can shield you from some dangers. its merely a minor detour for you, the man urged in a desperate tone. thank you for your kind intentions, but i believe i can handle those dangers myself. luo feng spoke without delay and turned to leave. but he did cast a sidelong glance behind him. if they fired their guns, luo feng would not hesitate to eliminate them. alas, without mr. luo fengs assistance, it is a real pity! he doesnt even know that being a member of our society is a mans dream paradise! he didnt even let us finish! the treatment inside is akin to that of an emperor! yes, there are only a few members in this society. and theyre all from huaxia! this is a modern version of dong zhuos mei wu built especially for people from huaxia! of course, mei wu was dong zhuos lair, stocked with ample provisions and beauties. dong zhuos libertine lifestyle, it was said, had the palace maidens crying out in the night. in reality, dong zhuo life was every mans dream. the left god society was actually just a crowd of beauties, obedient and plentiful. otherwise, how could they attract people from huaxia? regrettably, the other party did not even listen. let it go, dont think too highly of this man. weve been searching for so many years and havent found it. why would he be the one to find it? but hes truly impressive! i know hes impressive, but so far, all the structures he found have relied on nice fengshui to locate them! indeed, i think what were searching for, he might not be capable of finding. we should just follow mr. luo feng for now. there may be unexpected gains! that seems to be our only option! after a chorus of complaints, they pretended to leave. however, they definitely started to track him again afterward. luo feng did not sleep anymore. when he returned to his tent, to his surprise, li shishi was awake. after discussing the incident with the hunters with her, luo feng pumped another two shots into li shishi. truth be told, he had heard of the left god society, a place primarily catering to people from huaxia. inside, there were top chefs preparing meals every day, an array of entertainment facilities, and lavish indulgences like dining off beautiful women, or even unconcealed, outdoor festivities. these were all trivialities. there were many more ways to entertain oneself, such as stripping games during card plays. the place was indeed somewhat enticing to luo feng. however, since they were on the side of the nation of the rising sun, luo feng couldnt possibly collaborate with them. plus, if need be, li shishi could tame him well enough should his lust flare up.. Chapter 469 - Chapter 469: Astonishment! Gold Worth 40 Billion! (1) chapter 469: astonishment! gold worth 40 billion! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation the next day, dawn was barely breaking when luo feng casually had everyone eat something, then they began their search. they did not livestream their five-kilometer journey. the terrain was complicated. our host woke up and started streaming at nine today, how diligent! well youd be even more surprised to learn that i actually woke up three hours earlier luo feng chuckled and did not bother much with the comment. he immediately initiated the scan. after the third-level scan was activated, there was an area within a kilometer where golden light was somewhat concentrated. luo feng smiled faintly. he walked and dug simultaneously. puchi, puchi. [ ding, you have dug up a corpse! ] luo fengs face warped. a corpse? quickly, after the soil was cleaned up, the corpse was revealed, and its appearance was quite preserved. it wore a cotton jacket from the kwantung army. the fatal wounds it had suffered from seemed to be the three bullets lodged in the chest. is this a japanese soldier? why are there so many kwantung army soldiers in the mountains? host, look and see if there was a military fortress of the japanese soldiers here. luo feng ignored the comments. he continued to dig around the edge. once again, he dug up a corpse. luo feng switched locations and continued to excavate. after completing the excavation of the entire area, he was certain that all were bodies. the number reached as many as a thousand. there was nothing extra on their bodies, let alone weapons and ammunition. why are there so many corpses? is this a burial site for about a thousand japanese soldiers? who could have done this? it couldnt have been our army. after killing them, why would we bury them? they certainly wouldnt help with the burial! not mutilating the bodies is already quite good! did they fall here and then naturally got buried? haha, are you a fool? its only been a few decades. natural burial my foot! those naturally buried, absolutely take hundreds or even thousands of years! many of luo fengs online fans were arguing at this moment. they also found it strange. how could there be so many corpses of japanese soldiers here? too abnormal. too strange. of course, luo feng guessed that these corpses might have been killed by the japanese soldiers themselves. the time of death should have been before world war il. this point could be seen from the uniforms. luo feng did not continue to pay attention to these bodies and continued to move forward. although the six treasure hunters were following him, luo feng did not bother about them. activate third-level scan! about an hour later. luo feng initiated the scan once again. after the scan was completed. at a hundred meters away, another dense congregation of treasure markers appeared. this time, it shouldnt be more corpses, right? luo feng dug while praying. after digging for a while. with a clang. [ ding! you have dug up a military fortress! ] [ worth 40 billion! ] damn! worth 40 billion? despite luo fengs initial understanding and speculation about this object, he was still somewhat astonished and excited to hear the valuation. 40 billion. this was definitely an astronomical figure. after all, luo feng, who had been doing this for so long, had only made a few tens of billions. with this 40 billion, for ordinary people, it would take ten lifetimes to spend all this money. just the interest, can you imagine, how much luo feng would make each year? if deposited in a bank. every year there would be five billion in interest. one could spend about 15 million a day. god knows how to spend all this money in one day. of course, when he first encountered those six sakura nation individuals, luo feng had found it strange. until he discovered the gold coins in the bird nest, those were gold coins from the tsarist russia era. luo feng had taken a secret look at night, there was a foreigners portrait on the front and a double-headed eagle relief on the back. it was a typical gold coin issued in 1897 during the tsarist russia period, with a face value of 5 rubles, one piece weighing 4-4 grams. of course, those gold coins were not made of pure gold, and the gold content of one coin was approximately 0.77 grams. the value of the gold coin itself was not high. in todays collectibles market, it would only cost around of tens of thousands. however, the amount of information carried by the gold coin was enormous. gold coins from the tsarist russia period ended up in changbai mountain. there were also those six individuals. plus, he dug up a gold bar afterwards. these pieces of information told luo feng a clear message. this was why, in the birds nest, when he found the gold coin, luo feng did not make a fuss. the good thing was that because magpies had defecated on it for many years, the gold coin were covered in a layer of feces. otherwise, it would have been difficult to gloss over it while livestreaming. even without the layer of feces, luo feng would have cut the livestream and not shown it to everyone. once the gold coin was publicized, the six people behind would certainly understand. because everything pointed to the fact that this was the tsarist russian gold treasure. legend has it that tsarist russia lost approximately 600 tons of gold. no, this should not be a legend, but a reality. and now, the gold should be in the military fortress under his feet. luo feng took a minute to calm his excited heart. even for someone as nonchalant as him, his heart was racing and his face flushed red upon finding such a treasure. next, luo feng began his quick excavation. he shoveled away the dirt, first digging out the steps. under luo fengs full effort, a military fortress half a meter deep from the ground surface was completely excavated. the rusty iron gate looked rickety.. Chapter 470 - Chapter 470: Astonishment! Gold Worth 40 Billion! (2) chapter 470: astonishment! gold worth 40 billion! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation although the treasures that were contained within the fortress did not emit any light, luo feng seemed to already envision heaps of gold lying in wait of him. back to the six treasure hunters from japan. at the moment, they were resting. five of them were asleep, while one was on duty. even the one on duty was fighting off his desire to sleep. after all, in the wilderness, be it day or night, there always needed to be a sentinel. the presence of creatures like tigers or black bears could pose severe threats. the guard sat on a fur blanket, warmed by a bonfire, yet the temperature still felt unkind. unconsciously, he found himself reminiscing about his father. his father, who would disappear for months every year. when he was a child and asked his father where he was going, his father would say he was going to work. not until after his college graduation did his father reveal the truth. his father spent those months in china under the guise of conducting site surveys, but was actually hunting for treasure. this approach seemed foolhardy, but it was effective, because in china, research personnel from any empire were respected. however, this method was only effective before the year 2000. as the nation strengthened and the demand for domestic talent was not as desperate, the government became less accommodating to foreign surveyors of the local terrain. so they dropped the pretense. they went straight for the treasure. accompanying his father were also about twenty other people. he recalled one time, his father drove a group of these people to their family farm as guests. that time, he met the other uncles. it was also that time, he met the partners who accompanied his father in treasure hunting for decades. back then, they were all just children following their elders. from today, you must work hard to improve your wilderness survival skills! the task of treasure hunting will be passed on to you, as we cant continue this forever! dad, what are you talking about? what treasure hunting, what treasures? those conversations still lingered deep in his memory. its the tsarist gold treasure! he was very excited when he first heard of the gold treasure. but it felt unreal. after all, there was so much gold, how could tsarist russia have lost it? his father explained, in tsarist russia, there was originally 900 tons of gold, not the rumored 600 tons! from december 1915 to november 1916, to purchase weapons, tsarist russia shipped 17 billion dollars worth of gold to the united states as a deposit, but in the end, they neither received the weapons nor recovered the deposit! later, they reached an agreement with japan and shipped nearly 3 billion dollars worth of gold, while the remaining gold was sent to the northeast at the time! the tsarist gold that remains in china now is approximately 500 tons! these words. these events. for him, who was a freshly graduated student back then. they were a massive shock. why wasnt it brought back then? he remembered asking his father that question. too many people knew about the gold, it was too conspicuous, and moreover, our motherland, japan did not fulfill our promise. tsarist russia was always watching, we could only smuggle some back when a few people returned to the homeland. over the years, probably about 80 tons were brought back from the northeast of china! thanks to this, the northern wild representative was able to become the dominant party in the land of cherry blossoms in a short period of time! indeed, it was the northern wild representative! when he was young, hearing about these events left him utterly bewildered. so, this was how the northern wild representative made his fortune? his father continued, my grandfather also brought some back in his time. our current family wealth, quite substantial i must add, came from the benefits of that gold. otherwise, with your grandfathers post-service benefits, how could we lead the life we do now? but father, why did the northern wild representative not continue to send people to find the gold? he queried. they do not know where the rest of the gold lies! they dont know? why wouldnt they know? his father explained, the train carrying the tsars gold arrived in manzhouli, and the man in charge of this task, kolchak, was recognized by a certain military force in huaxia when he fled to irkutsk. after he was captured, he was killed. afterward, petrov became the highest-ranking officer and upon arrival in manchuria, he tried to negotiate terms with us! heh, he did not understand the seriousness of the situation at the time. as the saying goes in huaxia, he who holds the jewel is guilty. after that, our army confiscated all the gold to serve as petrovs asylum funds, offering it for his protection! the officer in charge at the time didnt report the details of petrovs gold to his superiors. instead, he wrote that they had encountered bandits in manchuria and had seized many spoils of war. these spoils had already been disposed of to cover the armys expenses! at that point, he was already astonished. the small army in the northeast had actually managed to keep such a large quantity of gold hidden? how could they dare? his father continued, this nearly 600 tons of gold was equivalent to two years of revenue for the entirety of japan back at the time. no one could resist the allure of such a sum. my grandfather, your great-grandfather, was one of the first people to come into contact with the gold, and they were ordered not to reveal this to anyone! over time, this gold was transported in batches to changbai mountain. the officer in charge at the time planned to store the treasure in the military fortress of changbai mountain, then gradually float it down the yalu river to the land of cherry blossoms. the initial plan went smoothly, but news leaked out. the tsarist russians spread the word, and we had internal traitors who were bribed! to protect the secret of the gold, the officer in charge secretly executed some people! the remaining group was sent back to the homeland, each of them receiving a generous amount of gold! he then asked, so, father, wouldnt those who returned spread the news? his father replied, firstly, they didnt know much. secondly, their movements were monitored after their return. even leaving the city required them to make a report to their superiors, not to mention traveling abroad. at present, only about twenty or so people know about this! but its been such a long time, where the gold is hidden, whether its in the military fortress or buried underground, is unclear! changbai mountain is simply too vast, even if i devoted my entire life to the exploration, i couldnt complete it. but since we know this secret, we must find the gold. in this way, our family, for generations to come, will not have to worry about money any longer! this was everything he knew. to put it simply. it was the army of the land of cherry blossoms that wanted to pocket the gold. however, later, unforeseen events occurred, and all those people died out. those who know about it now only knew that the gold was located somewhere within changbai mountain.. Chapter 471 - Chapter 471: The Sakura Nation Demands Gold! All of this is Ours! (1) chapter 471: the sakura nation demands gold! all of this is ours! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation those steps hurry! hurry! awake! kobe sanzen! they have found the military fortress! wake up! the bored sentry, naturally, tuned in to luo fengs livestream. upon seeing those familiar steps werent they the steps to the golden treasure trove that had been described to him in the past? their ancestors had never visited this place, but only knew of it through the accounts of those who had been. those who had been there were blindfolded, tasked only with the transport of the gold. the actual location was unknown, only the sight of the steps during transportation was familiar. whats going on? why are you shouting? mr. luo feng and his team have found the military fortress! on the other side, luo feng, with a creak, opened the rusty old door before him. the lamp above his head cast light into the room. he took a look at his surroundings. the structure was similar to the previous military fortress, with no significant difference. damn, is this place a military fortress? why are there so many fortresses in the changbai mountains? there are many indeed, in the northeast, the former kwantung army built these fortresses for the purpose of warfare! please look carefully, host, who knows, you might find some evidence of past japanese misdeeds! none of his viewers knew that, at this time, luo feng was just looking for the tsars lost gold. instead, they were constantly telling luo feng to stay vigilant, in hopes of him finding some kind of evidence of the atrocities committed by the japanese people of the past. of course, the viewers from the sakura nation, upon seeing luo feng discover another of their old fortresses, must have been crestfallen. but they could do nothing, it would change nothing. this place belonged to huaxia now. the people of huaxia were in charge. luo feng stepped into the fortress and entered the first room, filled with marked treasures. he pushed open the door. there were rows and rows of long wooden boxes. calling them boxes was generous. they were more akin to panels nailed together. luo feng pried open a box with his swallowtail hoe to reveal an arsenal of weapons. a total of forty boxes. entering the second room, he found the same boxes filled with firearms. four rooms later, the situation remained the same. but the fifth room was different, it was filled with bullets. the next three rooms were likewise. afterwards, there were two rooms full of canned food and other edibles. with a creak, luo feng continued to the next room. inside were more wooden boxes, but they were not like the previous ones. these wooden boxes were very large and sturdy, all of them sealed with a lid and nailed shut. another box? is it also full of firearms? there are so many of them! we could sell these arms! seeing as there arent any corpses here, its kinda disappointing! luo feng stepped forward, carefully prying open the boxes with his swallowtail hoe. the first layer was oilcloth. when it was peeled back everyone was astonished. instead of firearms, the boxes were filled with gold. luo feng opened all the boxes in the room. fifty in total. all full of gold. he estimated the weight of each box to be around 500 taels. the gold in this room weighed approximately 12.5 tons. damn! what the hell is happening? im flabbergasted! is this gold? why is there so much gold? is this fake? how can there be so much, i remember the changbai mountains dont have gold mines, right? people were dumbstruck, unable to comprehend the situation luo feng was in. luo feng, however, was not secretive anymore, chuckling, have you all heard of the lost gold of the tsars? if im not mistaken, this should be the gold they lost! with that, luo feng pulled out a gold coin from his pocket. he held it in his palm and began, do you remember the object i found in that birds nest earlier? it was covered in bird droppings so you couldnt make out what it was, but after cleaning it, it turned out like this. luo feng continued, this is a gold coin from the tsar era. i had a suspicion at the time but wasnt entirely sure. however, after finding that gold bar, i was almost completely certain! that gold bar must have been intentionally left behind by the japanese soldiers transporting the gold up the mountain. their goal was to dig it up and claim it for themselves when they returned. but it was the encounter with those six individuals yesterday that really confirmed my suspicions about the presence of the tsars gold in changbai mountain! at this point everyone was utterly bewildered. what was going on? luo feng, what does the tsars lost gold have to do with the japanese? qin rubing, who wasnt very knowledgeable about this part of history, asked in confusion. foolish, of course, the tsars gold was swindled away by the japanese! luo feng replied with a laugh. then what does this have to do with the six individuals? qin rubing thought for a moment and then asked. dont worry, well analyze this slowly down the line! luo feng did not continue his explanation. instead, he went to the next room. again, he opened the boxes. fifty more boxes. another 12.5 tons of gold approximately. after inspecting the room, luo feng continued, many of you may be aware of the tsars lost gold, but the exact time it went missing was during world war i. at that time, the tsar was being threatened by the german army.. fearing an invasion and theft of their wealth, they ordered the national reserve of gold to be moved! Chapter 472 - Chapter 472: The Sakura Nation Demands Gold! All of this is Ours! (2) chapter 472: the sakura nation demands gold! all of this is ours! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation it was first moved to krasnoyarsk, and later brought to the heart of soviet russia, luo feng began. at that time, both factions had set their sights on this trove of gold, each intending to use it to buy weaponry and defeat the other. then, petrov launched a surprise attack on krasnoyarsk and secured the gold. however, when the other faction got wind of this, they would not let petrov off the hook. in desperation, petrov sought the support of kolchak. when kolchak was defeated, the gold was transported to the northeast, only to be intercepted by the japanese forces. after that, the entire batch of gold vanished mysteriously! nobody knew where the gold had gone. but years ago, they admitted to only having approximately 2.7 billion dollars worth of gold from the russian empire. but how much is that really? the national gold reserves of the tsar at that time were at least in the 600-ton range. even after subtracting the 300 tons that were conned out of them by the americans, there were still 300 tons left! the gold worth 2.7 billion dollars was, at most, about 50 tons. so where did the remaining 200 plus tons of gold go? there is only one possible answer C it must be in the changbai mountains! the few people we ran into yesterday, if i am not mistaken, must be descendants of the soldiers who were originally involved in transporting and hiding the gold! their ancestors certainly knew about this matter. however, when they transported the gold here, they clearly did not know the route but knew it was somewhere in the changbai mountains. can you imagine, its like a criminals den; an outsider is blindfolded before being invited in, so you would not know the way in or out. they told their descendants about the vast amount of gold here, which is why they came to search for it! of course, the gold bar that i dug out was intentionally left behind by those transporting the gold. they did not just leave one, but many. however, some were forgotten and not unearthed. as luo feng continued his tale, all the gold from the eight rooms had been accounted for. there was approximately 100 tons of gold. this was an incredibly daunting figure. holy hell! so this is the lost gold of the russian empire? wasnt it supposed to be near lake baikal? some say its in siberia? i never would have guessed it would be in the changbai mountains! the japanese military built many fortresses here back then. it would have been very convenient to hide gold! the gold here, all added up, is worth tens of billions now, right? just tens of billions? it could well be over a hundred billion! luo feng shrugged, smiling, dont ask me, i do not know its exact value. id have to calculate! luo feng was just a treasure hunter. he could dig treasures. but calculating their worth was a job for an accountant. meanwhile, inside the imperial residence of the sakura nation. the emperor had just received a phone call. his expression quickly turned serious as he asked, this luo feng person has found the military fortress? how much gold is there? his secretary answered, based on our preliminary calculations, each box contains about 500 kilograms of gold. the total amount of gold beneath the fortress should be around 100 tons! 100 tons? the emperors face remained inscrutable. but his mind was inundated with information. the sakura nation was presently grappling with severe aging issues. its domestic economy had been on a continuous decline, and in efforts to stimulate economic growth, it had accumulated a significant amount of debt. additionally, the pace of life was exceedingly fast, and the pressure on the nations youth was immense, resulting in an annual increase in suicide rates. moreover, the sakura nations excellent social welfare system led to high expenditures. this led to financial strains, with the nation struggling to sustain itself year after year. although 100 tons of gold might not seem like a lot for the entire sakura nation, it could still solve some significant problems. your majesty, should we negotiate with china about this matter? the secretary asked. 100 tons, that is simply too little! the emperor murmured after some contemplation. at that time, the financial deficit was up to 110 trillion yen, equivalent to 660 billion yuan. 100 tons of gold was worth merely 40 billion, an amount insufficient to significantly alleviate the financial troubles. it was rather awkward. a financial deficit, also known as a budget deficit, is a deficit the government has at the start of each fiscal year when setting the budget. it reflects the state of a countrys income and expenditure. by the way, do you all know how much gold there actually was back then? the emperor suddenly asked. everyone looked at each other, faced with such a question. they did not know these details. even if someone knew, they would not divulge such information. after all, why did they not reveal it earlier? why only now? seeing that no one answered, the emperor continued, if my knowledge serves me right, there should be at least 200 tons of gold in the changbai mountains, which is worth 80 billion yuan! 80 billion yuan could cover an eighth of the financial deficit. summon a team for me, to seek the gold in the changbai mountains! i want to see results! of course, when the news reached the russian side, they began to stir as well. their situation in recent years was not very good. although their economy was not high, the financial pressure was quite significant. their financial deficit in the past three months was just below 160 billion yuan. however, their relations with huaxia were decent, so they had a reasonable cause to demand their share. but asking for it would be quite an embarrassment for a major country. thus, after careful consideration, they were not agitated, but rather felt frustrated. meanwhile, after luo feng had found the gold, he had already instructed for a helicopter to help transport the treasure away. the six individuals from the sakura nation, having heard the news, were evidently furious. their father had been searching for these treasures for decades, and they themselves had been searching for nearly twenty years. and now, these treasures had been found by luo feng ahead of them? l-lets go now. these things are ours, and will always be ours! one of them seemed to be on the brink of madness. but who would not go mad in such a situation? the treasures that they had been searching across generations for were now claimed by others? lets go! lets reclaim what is rightfully ours! seeing their leader so frantic, the rest of them followed suit, each of them shouting in agreement.. Chapter 473 - Chapter 473: Intervention by the Sakura Nation! A Hunt for Gold PK Contest! (1) chapter 473: intervention by the sakura nation! a hunt for gold pk contest! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation at the time, luo fengs spirits were high. the trip to mount changbai had proved exceedingly fruitful, as the sheer amount of gold found there made it worth every moment spent. to put it simply, the quantity of gold unearthed surpassed the value of the treasures from zhao gaos tomb by a large margin. what was more, it did not even require strenuous digging or the need for archaeological verification. the gold was there as if one simply bent down to pick up loose change, only this was far quicker. after all, finding ten million in a day in terms of loose change would be a nigh impossible feat. those brats must be crying their eyes out! someone jested. indeed. they have been hunting for these gold treasures all along, only to have our livestreaming host beat them to it! another added. even though our host has located the fortress, it doesnt mean that they would encounter the same fortress given enough time. their incompetence is to blame! the conversation continued. after all, the military stronghold, though substantial in size, was but a speck within the vast expanse of mount changbai. moreover, it was buried underground. locating it without the kind of advantage luo feng had was an arduous task indeed. merely relying on a metal detector would have been quite challenging. luo feng, what do you intend to do with all this gold? asked a captain from the border defense headquarters. ive contacted a helicopter. it will come to pick it up shortly, replied luo feng. thats not what i meant, i was asking. the captain paused, then continued, anyway, the higher-ups asked me to relay a message to you. what message? luo feng inquired. the sakura nation may request the gold, but the official stance is on your side. as long as you dont relent, nobody can take the gold away from you! japan, huh? what do they have to do with this gold? if anyone should be asking for it, it should be the warrior nation, russia, right? the captain shook his head, the warrior nation, i reckon, wouldnt have the nerve. they might be robust, but the situation with sakura nation is different. their economy is not doing well. also, theres another matter: those six individuals are probably heading towards this military stronghold! well, let them come. ive already dug it all up. what does it have to do with them now? luo feng responded with a slight smile. ill assign some men to guard this place. after the gold is transported down the mountain, i will arrange for it to be delivered to jiangnan! the captain stated, moreover, if you plan to sell the gold, consider domestic buyers first. but of course, its entirely up to you whom you sell it to! theres no need to mention that. even if the price offered by foreign parties is high, i would not sell these treasures to them, that is, unless, of course, the price is astronomically high. in that case, even the authorities might encourage me to sell abroad, luo feng chuckled. simply put, the value of gold, unlike that of antiques, lies in the amount stored. if the gold is worth 300 per gram, and someone is willing to pay 400 per gram, its entirely possible to sell it. the extra profit could be used to aid impoverished areas domestically. however, even if they wanted to buy it at a higher price, the most they could offer would be an extra ten per gram, not more. with such a small profit margin, luo feng had no interest in earning it. he would directly give it to the domestic market. in other words, selling it to foreign entities was out of the question. holy cow! the gold is being transported away! the six unrepentant individuals finally arrived at the military stronghold. witnessing box after box of gold being airlifted away, their hearts bled. mr. luo, sir luo! as the leader, kobe called out, and the group rushed towards the scene. a group of armed police promptly blocked their path. comrades, lower your weapons. i will handle this, luo feng stepped forward upon seeing this he then ordered the armed police to collect their firearms before initiating a conversation. speak up. what brings you here? luo feng asked indifferently. mr. luo, this gold belongs to us! kobe, appearing rather flustered, responded. yes, this gold is ours. my grandfather was involved in dealing with this gold during world war i, here in your northeastern region. he left this gold behind. it is a family heirloom! one of them declared. hearing the mans claim, luo feng almost laughed. family heirloom? he thought. whats next? claiming the great wall was built by your great-great-great- grandfather? this was preposterous! is that so? is everything you said true? luo feng asked, barely concealing his amusement. of course, its true. we even have proof! kobe retorted. proof, you say? may i see it? luo feng responded with a smile. you may! kobe pulled out his mobile phone, scrolled through it, and declared, starting from our fathers generation, we have been searching for this gold every year. it has been 35 years for our generation. we have all the flight tickets and visas for our trips to china! luo feng, initially expecting substantial evidence, barely contained his laughter. the gold doesnt have your name on it. such evidence doesnt warrant the removal of the gold. indeed, the rest of you should cease this futile argument, the border patrol officer stated sternly, whether we consider international law or our nations rights over underground relics, these treasures undeniably belong to mr. luo! the armed police officers nearby, unable to tolerate the ongoing dispute, leveled their guns at the group, their intentions clear: the foreigners should leave. no matter what you say, mr. luo, it was our ancestors who placed the gold here, and the military stronghold was built by our forebears.. we demand its return to us! Chapter 474 - Chapter 474: Intervention by the Sakura Nation! A Hunt for Gold PK Contest! (2) chapter 474: intervention by the sakura nation! a hunt for gold pk contest! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation kobe had little care for decorum and continued with his argument. tell me, why didnt you folks from the sakura country take back all those railways and factories you built in the northeast? if your government couldnt manage that, why should you be so confident? luo feng lost his patience, if you dont leave now, words will no longer be our tools for negotiation, but weapons. you. stop interfering with us! having said his piece, luo feng was met with silence from the other side. they turned and left without another word. he ignored them and continued to supervise the gold relocation. these items belong to our ancestors, you cannot take them away! kobe, noticing the substantial amounts of gold being transported to the helicopter, became enraged and attempted to stop the moving crew. take these people away and keep an eye on them! naturally, the captain of the border patrol would not tolerate this. after all, they were not in sakura country. they were patient with harsh words, but physical obstruction would not be tolerated. these little gnats are really overestimating themselves! even if their government came, retrieving the gold would likely still be difficult, what can they do? luo feng chuckled, finding the situation amusing. but after a moment of thought, he realized they may have been searching for decades without success, and the discovery of their quest by someone else was a bitter pill to swallow. it was enough to inspire them to action. by the next day, a hundred tons of gold had already been transported away. the patrol leader, who had been following luo feng closely, curiously asked, it seems, mr. luo, that you have no intention of leaving the mountain yet? heh, weve barely scratched the surface, how could we leave now? luo feng replied with a mysterious smile. they had only discovered a hundred tons of gold so far. as long as it was confirmed to be part of the russian lost treasure, then there was still much more hidden within changbai mountain. according to luo fengs analysis, there could be at least another hundred tons, possibly even two hundred tons. however, these thoughts luo feng kept to himself, not willing to share with anyone. the night passed uneventfully, and luo feng busied himself within the treasure trove thrice. shishi, who had taken medication, naturally curled up next to luo feng to sleep. at eight in the morning, luo feng awoke and freshened up, then he and the rich second-generation kids set out first. as for shishi, they decided to let her sleep and catch up when she woke up. host, are you still streaming? yeah, youve got so much gold already, why dont you take a break before digging some more? whats a break? the host is soaking in the club every day! with those three beauties always visiting luo fengs tent at night, do you think there hasnt been some soy sauce and tofu happening? whats soy sauce and tofu? can someone explain? truthfully, the netizens saw su meiji, qin rubing, and li shishi constantly going into luo fengs tent. but the only one luo feng had actually eaten was shishi. at most, qin rubing and luo feng had shared a kiss. the first time had been very romantic and wet. however, that was it. luo feng had not found an opportunity to truly do it with her yet. activate a level three scan! luo feng too wanted to rest. with a profit of 40 billion, even after taxes, that was still a solid 30 billion. but how could he leave with so much gold still left in changbai mountain? after the scan completed, the treasure markers indicated various medicinal herbs. at noon, luo feng received a call from the border squad leader. luo feng, a group of people who appear to be from japan have entered the mountain! there are about a dozen groups, each with a few dozen people. in total, it looks like there are about 300 of them! being part of the border patrol, the squad leader was privy to all movements in and out of changbai mountain. heh, thats quite a number of people. are they armed? what about knives or similar weapons? they didnt have any when they got off the plane? but since theyve gone into the mountain, they might have bought some, right? the squad leader began, im not entirely sure what theyre up to in the mountain, but its not out of the question that it has something to do with you. luo feng inquired, have you been able to identify them? were in the process of identification. weve confirmed a few of them. theyre outdoor survival experts from the sakura country. theyve appeared on their reality tv shows. alright, i understand. after hanging up, luo feng chuckled to himself and began to analyze the situation. there were three possible reasons for their arrival. the first, similar to kobes objective, they were in search of the lost gold. after all, there must be more gold in changbai mountain. the second possibility was that an organization had taken notice of luo fengs discovery and decided to come searching for gold as well the third possibility was that they were official representatives from sakura country. after all, they knew better than anyone how much gold remained in changbai mountain. it was likely they had found it difficult to openly lay claim to the gold. hence, they must have decided that if they searched for it themselves, there would be no risk involved. regardless of which group they represented, luo feng could only tell them that their journey had been in vain. as long as he was present, he would not let them gain the upper hand. after all, these items were left in china. they belonged to china and had no relation to others. following this revelation, luo feng did not waste any time. after all, he now had competitors and it was crucial to be vigilant. leading his team, they began their search without rest. several days passed. one morning, as luo feng was passing by a medicinal herb, he noticed a set of footprints in the snow. they appeared to be the size of a palm and resembled plum blossom prints. what kind of animal could this be? well, its definitely not human! it looks like a tiger! congratulations, host, youve acquired a tiger! what kind of luck is this? to encounter a tiger twice in changbai mountain within a year? flakes of snow were still falling from the sky. from this observation, it seemed that the footprint could not have been more than an hour old. the tiger was likely nearby. initiate a level three scan! luo feng calmly surveyed his surroundings. all he saw were medicinal herbs. more medicinal herbs. only medicinal herbs. suddenly, a notification rang out. [ ding! youve found gold! ] luo feng was overjoyed. he quickly excavated the gold. wow, another gold bar? it looks like these dogs buried the gold on the road as they transported it, didnt they? ive only found two so far, i wonder how many more there are! theyve hidden quite a bit! ive already found two that theyve missed. i estimate there might be dozens more in the entire changbai mountain! since ive found gold here, this path must have been used to transport gold in the past! luo feng started thinking and came to a conclusion. just like the last time, the people transporting the gold had secretly buried it along the way, intending to come back for it later. however, they had likely forgotten many of the locations. while they had managed to retrieve most of it, it was normal for some to be overlooked.. Chapter 475 - Chapter 475: Global Shock! Gold Worth 840 Billion! (1) chapter 475: global shock! gold worth 840 billion! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation were still a fair distance away! they had unearthed another gold bar. luo feng glanced towards the military stronghold they had left behind. it was approximately twenty kilometers away. the gold bar found in this place likely did not belong to that stronghold. it probably belonged to another military stronghold. we should be close! luo feng murmured inwardly. the next moment, his ears perked up slightly. they could see a fierce northeast tiger, about thirty meters away, watching them as if they were its prey. and it was not the only one. another was also there, eying them with predatory intent. they were being encircled. damn, were screwed! those are huge tigers! even if its ten thousand tons of gold, we wont live to enjoy it! from this distance, i can sense their kingly aura! luo feng slowly rose to his feet, stowed away the gold bar, then drew his jungle blade. he stared intently at the kings of the forest. everyone, stay calm. dont run around! if the enemy does not move, we do not move! as long as we do not back down, they will not dare to come over! tigers, or any other ferocious creatures, were like that. as long as you put up a brave front, they would hesitate to approach. after all, humans were not a part of their diet. perhaps humans had instilled fear in them over the generations. unlike when they saw lambs, they did not charge without thinking. that was a prey ingrained in their genes, something they could overcome without getting hurt. for anything else, tigers would observe first. indeed, luo feng could have killed these two tigers with a swing of his knife. without a weapon, luo feng was not confident about facing two tigers. but with a weapon, it was rather effortless. yet he did not wish to kill them, he would rather scare them away. looking at them, they seem rather arrogant. we should not stay still either. lets advance towards them, considering we outnumber them, the tigers will consider that too! luo feng began to speak. if a tiger did not consider numbers, it would flee when confronted by a charging herd of cows. luo feng, should we really approach them? isnt that a bit risky? we shouldnt provoke them! trust me, slowly move towards them, nothing will go wrong! luo feng spoke softly. due to their numerical superiority, although they were scared, they were not too terrified. they mustered up their courage and slowly moved towards the two tigers. as expected. as the humans advanced, the two tigers gradually lost their nerve. whether in society or nature, those who are good are often taken advantage of, a true adage. as long as you are not cowardly, others will be. ones aura must be strong. when encountering situations, one must not always yield. otherwise, one might be perceived as weak for life. of course, this does not mean you should act recklessly, but you must not let others trample over you. the so-called good guy persona, no one cherishes it. they will only continue to take advantage of you, seeking more benefits. they will never appreciate your kindness and be grateful. whoa, whoa, whoa! whoa, whoa, whoa! upon seeing the tigers flee in fear, several of the men even began to whistle. they laughed scornfully and joyously at the retreating tigers. of course, the women reminded them not to shout, fearful that the noise might lure the tigers back. however, the human clamor seemed to only make the fleeing tigers more terrified, causing them to run even faster. damn, watching this livestream almost gave me a heart attack! can you all not make it so intense? i felt like if the tigers pounced then, for all of you, it would have been like a wolf among sheep! exactly! all of you are just treasure hunters with no firearms, only sticks. tigers are still powerful creatures! youre overlooking the hosts combat abilities. but these are two full-grown tigers! luo feng paid no heed to the discussion in the live chat about his combat abilities. it was all quite extreme. some worshipped him, comparing his prowess to that of bruce lee in his prime, suggesting he could even take on mike tyson in a one-on-one fight. yet those who disagreed, or perhaps were a bit more rational, maintained that luo feng, being a human, could not possibly win against tigers. initiate a level three scan! with the matter of the tigers resolved, luo feng led the group forward. upon the completion of the scan, a treasure marker spread across approximately one kilometer appeared five hundred meters ahead. given its size, it seemed to indicate a military stronghold. luo feng gave a sly grin. this treasure was easy to find, much easier than hunting for ancient tombs. given enough time, luo feng could unearth all the gold here. meanwhile, not far into the changbai mountains, there was a group of over twenty people equipped with a full set of gear, advancing into the wilderness. they were part of the official team from the land of the cherry blossoms, on a quest to find the russian gold. of course, even though these people knew the approximate location of the old military stronghold, after so many years, the exact location was no longer discernible. if someone did know it precisely, the gold would have been long discovered and taken. in other words, if both luo feng and this team were relying solely on the information they had. without his cheats, the others would always find the treasure first and luo feng would be left empty-handed. however, luo feng had the ability to continuously scan his surroundings. Chapter 476 - Chapter 476: Global Shock! Gold Worth 840 Billion! (2) chapter 476: global shock! gold worth 840 billion! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation indeed, they were significantly surpassed. there was a soft spluttering sound. here, luo feng began digging towards the marked treasure site one kilometer away. suddenly, something was unearthed. [ ding! youve found a military fortress, valued at 84 billion! ] good heavens! at the sight of this value, luo fengs body stiffened slightly. even his smile froze in place. he had thought it was just a military fortress worth around 40 billion. but now, he had encountered one worth 84 billion? the quantity of gold here was truly terrifying. luo feng speculated that perhaps all the remaining russian gold was hidden here. he needed to take it slow, this was too impressive. luo feng sat in place, took out a water flask, and began drinking. as for the people around him who were chattering about what he had found and why luo feng looked so distressed, he paid them no mind. after finishing his water, luo feng continued digging. when the familiar staircase and large iron doors came into view, the online spectators once again could not keep their calm. goodness, is this another military fortress? seriously, how many military fortresses are there in changbai mountain? according to incomplete statistics, there should be over thirty in changbai mountain! could it be that all thirty-something are hiding gold? shall we go and check? will it be enough for ten generations if the host digs up another hundred tons of gold? i think it wont just be enough, but the money will keep increasing! the daily interest is tens of millions. how could you possibly spend it all? even if you invest recklessly, youll probably still make money! what are you thinking? 100 tons? gold is as common as cabbage? that much? meanwhile, everyone who had entered the mountains received a notification. the notification informed that luo feng had found another military fortress. is the location of his find on the map we organized? the so-called organized map of military fortresses was the one known by the local inhabitants. after all, the known military fortresses definitely did not hide gold. so the one luo feng unearthed was an unrecorded military fortress, which made them extremely worried. what should we do? should we go and see? what can we do if we go? i think we should wait for now. what if its just an ordinary, unrecorded military fortress? it might not necessarily have gold, right? i believe it certainly doesnt. how can it be so easy to find? no matter how lucky he is, he couldnt possibly be so fast! this is what they said. but the treasure hunting team brought by japans officials were merely consoling themselves. of course, their emperor became anxious the moment he learned of the situation. if there was gold here, and in large quantities, they must demand it from china, no matter what. face was of no concern. as long as there was money, nothing else mattered. as for luo feng, after about an hour with everyones help, the large iron doors and the staircase of the military fortress were all cleared. moreover, the armed police and the changbai mountain border defense team arrived to guard it as soon as they could. and the villagers kept watch over the general vicinity of the fortress. no one would be allowed to dig ahead of time and steal anything. luo feng expertly put on an oxygen tank. pushing open the door, the passage was almost identical to the one from last time. moving forward, the first room revealed long cases, surely containing firearms. half an hour later, luo feng had covered two-thirds of the military fortress. just like before, he found firearms, ammunition, canned food, and other items. with a creak, he pushed open the door again. this was the latter half of the military fortress. finally, luo feng saw the boxes that held the gold. these boxes were probably untouched since the day they were stored here, as all of them were uniform in appearance. the live stream viewers were very familiar with the exterior of these boxes. square wooden boxes? identical to the gold boxes from last time! luo feng, could there be gold here too? luo feng could see through the system prompt that there were more than 80 billion in gold here. but everyone else was unaware. after seeing these boxes their excitement began to rise. i dont know, well know once we open them up! luo feng walked over, carefully opened the box. lifting the oilcloth from the top of the box the golden color beneath could no longer be concealed. in an instant, everyone was at a loss for words. why was there more gold? in this room alone, there were dozens of boxes, it was overwhelming. yet, in the next room, there was still gold, again dozens of boxes. fourteen rooms in a row, all filled with gold. the amount of gold was much greater than that in the previous military fortress. luo feng had already signaled his helicopter team to come and transport the gold. the border patrol squad leader had been standing guard outside the military fortress for some time. after all, even if no gold were to emerge, it was a small fortress from the war era; who knew what might be hidden within? it was something that needed protection regardless. how could they not be present? a procession of gold. this gold was enough to counter a national financial crisis. the quantity was simply too terrifying. luo feng, could there be more gold in changbai mountain? su meiji had watched many records about russia in recent days, but the analysis always seemed ambiguous, filled with conjecture. there probably isnt anymore. ive thought about it these past few days. the amount of gold here should only be between 200 to 300 tons at most! luo feng shook his head. after all, the total amount of gold was only a few hundred tons. based on the records of gold consumption, they could roughly estimate the total amount. the host is truly formidable this time! altogether, its approximately 250 tons of gold, right? goodness, this is gold worth tens of billions! wealth that rivals nations is what the host has achieved! good heavens, if i had that much gold in my lifetime, even living for ten thousand years would not be enough! luo feng paid no mind to their exclamations. emerging from the room, it seemed there were still a few rooms ahead. luo feng continued to inspect them. in one room, a table and a chair were placed. on the table sat a telegraph machine, with nothing else in sight. however, upon scanning the area, it appeared that there was treasure hidden underneath the telegraph machine. Chapter 479 - Chapter 479: Level Ten Scanning! Want to Compete with Me in Treasure Hunting? (1) chapter 479: level ten scanning! want to compete with me in treasure hunting? (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng, the voice chimed in, i must inform you that, just moments ago, an airline rented out more than a dozen helicopters. who rented them? luo feng inquired, intrigued by the recent developments. the border patrol captain, ever aware of the events unfolding, replied, it was the people from the sakura nation who entered the mountain. luo feng was puzzled, these people? they entered the mountains recently, right? upon learning that i had excavated the gold, they should descend the mountain, not hire even more helicopters for it. the captain replied, i am unsure of their motives, but this situation seems quite unusual. considering the circumstances, they are probably targeting you. targeting me? luo feng could hardly believe it. according to the common belief, changbai mountain was devoid of gold. his mind raced back to the telegraph he had seen. was it possible that someone else had read it too? after some time, a new voice spoke up, mr. luo feng, those helicopters landed not far from us. upon hearing the news, a sly smile crept onto luo fengs face. were they indeed after him? pondering, he wondered whether his continued search in the mountain had led the opposing party to believe that there was more gold in changbai mountain. alternatively, it could have been old, retired soldiers who, knowing the secret, had informed the officials in sakura nation. with a laugh, luo feng said, however, these military fortresses, the original hiding places for the gold, were never officially documented and surely werent built in typical locations. it would be impossible for them to locate the fortresses based on standard military construction principles because they were built specifically to evade detection. in other words, what theyre doing is tantamount to searching for a burial mound using feng shui, but these places were intentionally hidden and didnt follow feng shui. luo feng considered this with no concern. originally, he had planned to continue the search for the gold leisurely, providing the team a few days rest. however, the current urgency made him reconsider. he had to act quickly. captain li, i must leave immediately. please oversee the remaining tasks, luo feng said, not wanting to keep his cards hidden any longer. pardon? captain li looked at him, puzzled. luo feng clarified, its simple. the gold of the tsar wasnt merely 200 tons, but more than 500 tons. the remainder is still in changbai mountain. i believe the sakura nation people rented those helicopters to avoid missing this opportunity. i need to reach there before them and find the remaining gold. as luo feng spoke, he noticed captain lis wide-eyed surprise. his revelation had clearly sent ripples of shock among his team. luo feng is this true? are there still a few hundred tons of gold left? su meiji, in utter disbelief, asked. of course. otherwise, why would they go to such lengths as to rent more than a dozen helicopters? luo feng chuckled. captain li immediately pledged his support, mr. luo feng, if theres anything you need from us, do let us know. well assist you however we can. grateful, luo feng replied, no assistance is required for now. just help manage the aftermath at the two military fortresses. after all, these are not ancient tombs requiring archaeologists. qin rubing looked at luo feng seriously, should we split up to increase efficiency? you can direct everyone online and teach them how to find military fortresses. luo feng shook his head, a slight smile playing on his lips, no need. by this time, evening was fast approaching, and darkness would soon fall over changbai mountain. in the deepening dusk, luo feng quietly ordered, initiate level ten scan. this high-level scan required a significant amount of reputation points, which luo feng typically hesitated to use. after a long wait, the extensive scan started to run. it needed time due to its broad range. while waiting, luo feng glanced at the barrage of comments in the livestream chat and spoke up, those from the sakura nation, have now deployed over three hundred people to search. i must beat them to it and find the gold. my friends, give me strength, lend me your encouragement! based on the gold hoarded in the previous two military fortresses, luo feng conducted a rough analysis. the remaining 300 tons of gold could either be divided among three military fortresses or just two. if there were three fortresses, each could potentially hold 100 tons. alternatively, if there were two, each could contain 150 tons. there was also a possibility that one held 100 tons and another, 200 tons. good heavens, changbai mountain is so vast, how do we go about searching? even with your encouragement, it seems insurmountable! came a comment from the livestream. could we use feng shui to find the military fortresses? asked another.. Chapter 480 - Chapter 480: Level Ten Scanning! Want to Compete with Me in Treasure Hunting? (2) chapter 480: level ten scanning! want to compete with me in treasure hunting? (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation laughable! do you intend to locate your military fort using geomancy? luo feng temporarily halted his livestream, addressing his trusted companions with a smirk, even a military fort can be determined by its too high, but it cannot be too low either. too high, and there are problems with water supply. too low, and there is risk of flooding. secondly, it must be defensible, a military fort is primarily a supply base for food and weapons, it would be easily swept by enemy forces if discovered during exchange. lastly, it must be concealed. after these explanations, everyone acquired some knowledge, though it might not be particularly useful. however, luo feng changed the subject, saying, but this is a military fort where gold is hidden in, perhaps when choosing the site, these aspects were intentionally avoided. for instance, when constructing a tomb, one can intentionally avoid favorable feng shui. in this way, who would locate the tomb using feng shui? yet even when avoiding the requirements of a military forts location, safety factors must still be considered! in summary, our search location should neither strictly comply with the standards of a military fort, nor should it completely contradict them! because if it is too compliant, it will easily be discovered, and if it does not comply at all, safety issues arise. we are looking for a location that somewhat fits, but also somewhat does not! to put it in feng shui terms, the feng shui of the location should neither be too good, nor too poor! luo fengs analysis was reasonable. those who had hidden the gold in the past. they must have been wary of their countrymens pursuit. they could not choose a location that was an excellent site for a military fort. such places would be easily discovered. so how do we find such a location? li shishi asked. heh, for example, this place. at this point, luo fengs scan had concluded. within a radius of ten kilometers, there were no large clusters of treasure points. but he still pointed to a location, over there, it is extremely suitable for building a military fort! let us go there first! soon after. luo feng ushered everyone into the helicopter. the distance was considerable. luo feng did not want to search step by step. are you backed into a corner? well then, let me, luo feng, use my full power. previously, i was holding back. i will do a large-scale scan, then use the helicopter as a means of transport. do you wish to compete with me? is this some sort of joke? shortly, the aircraft descended slowly, maintaining a height of around fifty meters from the ground. sitting in the helicopter, luo feng observed the terrain below with an expert eye. this was not for the viewers, but for the cherry blossom countrys treasure hunting team. luo feng knew that these people were likely watching his livestream now. ill go down first and have a look. you all wait here for me! if one is to play a part, they must commit fully. luo feng descended the helicopter along a rope. he picked up his swallowtail hoe and started digging. in less than two minutes, luo feng stated, there should be nothing here! damn, you just started digging and youve already decided theres nothing here? exactly, not even five minutes in and youre done? yeah, a military fort cant possibly be that shallow, right? maybe you should dig some more? luo feng did not bother with pleasantries; he climbed into the helicopter and pointed towards another area, saying, that location is also suitable for a military fort. lets take a look! in about ten minutes, luo feng had touched down once again. he had switched locations five or six times, each time digging for a few minutes before moving on. this left his online viewers in awe. meanwhile, the treasure hunters from the cherry blossom nation started laughing, look, this luo feng is getting anxious. he has chosen locations that indeed are very suitable for military forts. however, he does not dig very deeply before moving on. perhaps he fears we will swoop in and seize the site first. he does not seem to look closely. perhaps the real military fort is hidden among these places he has visited. how long till we get there? one asked. just a few minutes! put another way, luo feng seemed to be in a rush at this point. he barely inspected each new location before hastily departing. there was a chance that luo feng had missed the real military fort during his hasty inspections. it seems like luo feng is really in a hurry! one commented. after all, these past few days have been quite frantic for him. if he slows down to analyze, he might lose out to others who are faster on their feet! yes, these treasure hunters have been pressing hard, always right behind him. they are numerous and professional! a few old museum curators watching the live stream were also extremely worried at this point. they wished deeply for luo feng to find the gold immediately so that these annoying individuals would retreat. begin the level ten scan again! luo feng commanded, seated in the helicopter as he looked down. they had moved beyond the range of the previous level ten scan. after a long wait for the scanning process, luo feng spoke: mount changbai is simply too vast. if i cant find it, they wont be able to either! host, arent you being too impatient? a viewer asked. you barely inspect a location suitable for a military fort, dig a little, and then leave. its very likely you will miss something! exactly, even if you are very skilled, you cant possibly determine whether a military fort exists underneath in such a short period of time, right? take it slow and ignore them. its not a guarantee theyll have good luck! in other words, luo feng was helping the cherry blossom countrys team identify locations with no gold but suitable for a military fort, causing them to scatter their forces and waste their time. after all, they had to inspect carefully due to their large numbers. three kilometers away? the treasure markers are densely packed there! luo feng remarked once the scan had concluded. seven kilometers away, there is also a dense cluster of treasure points? luo feng studied the shape of the two treasure clusters. the former looked like a large round cake. luo feng had encountered this situation twice beforeit was likely the burial site for soldiers. the latters treasure points formed a long strip. this place looked like a military fort. after all, treasure points often roughly depicted the shape of tombs or military forts. it was improbable for a military fort to form a round shape; it was certainly a mass burial site. lets go to that location! luo feng pointed towards the place likely to be a military fort, seeing no need to hide anymore. the opponents had been diverted to the locations he had briefly inspected, leaving their forces rather thin. they were incapable of sending anyone to scout ahead of luo feng. luo feng started digging, and approximately ten minutes later, a sound rang out, [ you have discovered a military fort! valued at 40 billion yuan! ] upon hearing this, luo feng laughed.. this had to be the location of the hidden gold, or else it would not be worth 40 billion yuan! Chapter 481 - Chapter 481: The Battle Prowess of Luo Feng! One Man Against Three Hundred! (1) chapter 481: the battle prowess of luo feng! one man against three hundred! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation we found it, we found it! yes, i hear the sound! its a hollow one; weve unearthed some steps! a large iron gate! its definitely an iron gate next! this sound, weve heard it twice already, were all familiar with it, arent we? the hosts fame is well earned, hes really too powerful! when luo feng uncovered that familiar hollow sound, the excitement among the online spectators in the livestream room was palpable. after all, the matter concerned national and familial hatred. now, the cherry blossom country wanted to intervene. each time they watched the livestream, they felt a tinge of envy. why was luo feng so formidable, to be able to unearth such treasures so easily? however, this time, everyones mood was undoubtedly more than applause and cheers. of course. once luo feng dug out the artifact, in the official building of the cherry blossom country, a group of high-ranking officials turned gloomy. the emperor directly ordered, thats good enough, inform them to go over. even if we have to rob them, make sure to secure the goods! news spread quickly. the cherry blossom countrys treasure hunting team present at the scene were instantly aware of this information. and they were extremely dissatisfied. why was it him again who discovered the gold? when captain li saw this, he swiftly arranged for a group of people to come over and guard the area. several armed helicopters hovered in the sky, patrolling everywhere. but soon. a large fleet of helicopters also rushed toward this location. one by one, the men descended from the helicopters. luo feng knew these men; they were the treasure hunting team from the cherry blossom country. upon landing, they didnt utter a word and walked straight toward the half-meter-deep pit that luo feng had already dug. one man raised his hoe, ready to start digging. however, as soon as the hoe fell, the man was knocked back some distance. it was luo feng, drawing his jungle blade, directly blocking the hoe that was about to dig. several other men, seeing this, were not deterred, surprisingly they still wanted to continue digging. luo feng promptly gave them a swift kick. he kicked one of the men a few meters away. b*tchi, how could you hit someone? in their urgency, a few of the men conversed in japanese. but when he heard their words. they were not kind words. perhaps they were swearing. yes, why hit someone, is this the chinese hospitality, the quality ive heard so much about? mount changbai is not yours, why cant we dig? their received orders were clear; no matter what, they had to seize this place. as long as luo feng had not dug out the artifact. then the thing had not been identified as luo fengs. if a dispute arose, no matter what kind of dispute. they had reason to voice it internationally. however, luo feng did not speak, and merely watched their performance in silence. soon, about a hundred people had gathered here. captain lis people also surrounded the area. of course, captain li didnt say anything; after all, what they were saying wasnt without reason, luo feng had not yet dug anything out. at present, they could not outright claim that they were not allowed to dig here. as for politeness, being insulted, the officials from the cherry blossom country couldnt care less about that now: in the face of so much gold, and so much money, what did their dignity amount to? damn, theyre really shameless to the extreme! they dare to seize our livestreamers military fortress as soon as they arrive? could they be any more shameless? there are too many of them. if a conflict ensues, how can the host confront over a hundred people? do we not have captain li? team leader li? he represents our official defense department, and its unlikely that he would intervene hastily! indeed, if he steps in, it will only give them an advantage! many netizens also noticed their shameless behavior, and they voiced their opinions and complaints in the barrage of comments. however, they knew that at this point, what else could they do aside from voicing their displeasure? rush over to the changbai mountains and beat them up? swish! luo feng picked up his jungle blade and drew a circle on the ground, ill say it again, anyone who enters this area will have to deal with me. dont question my words. having said this, luo feng picked up his swallowtail hoe. he continued to dig, turning his back to the crowd. those people from the sakura nation glanced at each other. one of them, disbelieving, stepped forward, hoe in hand. he originally planned to dig that pit. but as luo feng slightly dodged, a hoe was coming straight for his own head. are you trying to dig into my head? very well! you really have no shame! having said this, luo feng swung his swallowtail hoe and struck out. with a smack, the mans hoe was sent flying, landing on another persons face. blood streamed down his face. how shameless can they be? who wouldnt react the same? you dig your hoe into my head and i knock it away? is there anything wrong with that? by the law of any nation, this is self-defense. damn it! youve 111jurea one or our men! over a hundred of their men were present on-field, and yet luo feng had still dared to go against them. this was something they could not tolerate. several men charged forward with ferocious expressions on their faces. luo feng cared little about them. he swung his pickaxe again and sent one man flying. then, with a kick, he sent another flying. seeing this, the hundreds of people from the sakura nation present could no longer restrain themselves, and they surged forward. everyone, stop! stop! at this moment, captain li couldnt stand by any longer. the armed helicopter in the sky fired several shots towards the ground below. however, it only hit the soil. luo feng was his own countryman after all. the timing of his intervention was impeccable.. Chapter 482 - Chapter 482: The Battle Prowess of Luo Feng! One Man Against Three Hundred! (2) chapter 482: the battle prowess of luo feng! one man against three hundred! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation the combat prowess of our host is still formidable! indeed, he went up against so many of them, and they did not land a single hit on him? am i the only one who noticed that despite using his hoe to dig, the moment someone attacked him, it immediately appeared to dodge the blow? damn, why wouldnt they let our host give them a few more blows! over a hundred of them are about to rush forward, even as impressive as our host is, he cant withstand that. would they dare to provoke a host wielding a swallowtail hoe? did they not see him in cao caos tomb, how brave and impervious he was with his hoe in hand? despite the shots captain li had fired on the ground, the treasure hunters from japan realized that the folks from the chinese defense force had no intention of truly shooting at them. upon realizing this and upon seeing several of their own people beaten by luo feng until their heads bled, the treasure-hunting team from the land of cherry blossoms gradually gathered together, amassing a crowd of three hundred people, which was the entirety of their treasure hunting team. many of them could not suppress their feelings. they wanted to take on luo feng. after all, in their perspective, luo feng was the villain who had stolen so much gold from them. to kill this fellow, even if it means prison, even if it means execution, its worth it. with such thoughts, combined with their sheer numbers, the idea that the law does not punish the many quickly emerged. soon, the scene again descended into chaos. you still want more? i am ready! luo feng raised his swallowtail hoe and again prepared for battle. meanwhile, captain li, unable to do anything else, shook his head, move forward, hit whoever tries to fight, just dont cause any deaths. having said that, a squad of dozens of people under his flag charged directly into the fray, using the butts of their guns to strike the heads of these people. whoever fought, they hit. unknowingly, luo feng had already taken down at least dozens of people. the situation was forcibly calmed down within a few minutes, with many people obediently crouching with their heads in their hands. some of those unwilling could only wail with their heads bloodied. my god, what terrifying combat power. this luo feng from china, he can really fight! i feel like i am watching a martial arts movie! i think this belongs in our marvels superheroes category, doesnt it? foreign netizens who were watching were constantly amazed. aside from the former martial arts superstar, they had never admired another chinese person so much. but today, luo feng proved that the chinese people indeed have kung fu skills. what a bunch of trash! several hundred people, and they didnt even touch him once! can anything be more humiliating than this? even the emperor in the land of cherry blossoms, upon seeing this situation, was unbearably angry. really, there was nothing more humiliating than causing trouble, inflicting zero damage, and still losing face. captain li, how do we deal with these people? luo feng asked after looking at these people. leave it all to me. causing such a huge disturbance in our nation is something that is gravely punishable! captain li chuckled and began to call for backup. in dealing with such matters, the first course of action was to alert the local police. following this, a call was made to the embassy of their so-called land of cherry blossoms. the goal was to not give the opposing side any advantages. moreover, the entire process was being recorded. whoever instigated the trouble, those pieces of evidence, when put in the international sphere, were clear for everyone to see. after all, once an issue escalated to an international level, it was imperative to hold your ground. while each empire had its own definition of justice, everyone despised those who were evil and those who refused to follow the rules. luo feng, having fought a good fight, seemed not too exhausted. he turned around and once again started excavating. in a short while, beneath the stairs, a large iron gate was unearthed. at that moment, everyones hearts tightened. they knew very well what lay beneath it, hundreds of tons of gold. equipped with an oxygen tank, luo feng opened the iron gate and walked in along the stairs. much of what was initially found in many rooms was ammunition and food supplies. after about ten minutes, however, in the next room, several familiar boxes appeared before luo feng. indeed, there is so much gold! thank goodness our host held his ground here and found this place, otherwise all this gold would have been taken by those from the land of cherry blossoms! only our host could have done this. if it were me and i saw a hundred people, i would be frightened out of my wits! room after room, a rough estimate suggested that there were about a hundred tons of gold. a hundred tons, indeed! the people of the land of cherry blossoms must be heartbroken. if they hadnt been so greedy and looked elsewhere, they might have found it! did we think all the gold was here? are there more in the military fortress? is there still more gold in changbai mountain! the viewers made accurate comments. they could have spent the time digging for gold elsewhere while luo feng was busy here. perhaps they could have found the rest of the gold. however, they insisted on pursuing their unattainable dreams, thus wasting their time. as for the treasure-hunting team from the land of cherry blossoms, due to causing a disturbance, they now had to be taken in for questioning by the chinese. there was a difference between those who attacked and those who didnt. those who attacked definitely needed to face penalties. however, even those who did not attack were not free to go. they needed to be questioned too. moreover, the authorities would definitely drag their feet until luo feng found the gold before releasing these people. due to this, the treasure hunting team from japan had more or less been neutralized. luo feng, you continue your search. ill keep an eye on the gold here, captain li said. although he knew the treasure-hunting team of three hundred was no longer a threat, he couldnt be certain the land of cherry blossoms wouldnt call for reinforcements. however, reinforcements might not be so easy to gather. if all three hundred of them were currently in china, it would take longer if they had to come from their homeland. in china, finding that many willing and experienced treasure hunters was indeed not easy. alright, you keep watch, and we will continue searching! luo feng laughed heartily, his mood extremely cheerful. firstly, he had obliterated these curs. furthermore, he had secured the gold and was now continuing the search for more. he wondered, were the officials of the land of cherry blossoms furious now? but what could they do with their anger? their hundreds of people still couldnt best him alone. they deserved to be angry. if luo feng were in their shoes, with so many subordinates unable to defeat a single person, he too would be angry. around ten minutes later, luo feng had the helicopter land again. with a clang, he discovered something new.. Chapter 483 - Chapter 483: Auctioning 500 Tons of Gold! The World has Gone Mad! (1) chapter 483: auctioning 500 tons of gold! the world has gone mad! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation [ youve unearthed a corpse ! ] upon hearing the systems prompt, luo feng was unsurprised. after all, it had been mentioned before. the circular pattern formed by the treasure markers indicated a mass grave. this might be a grave! luo feng pretended to exclaim in surprise. after digging out a dozen or so bodies, luo feng addressed the viewers: looking at the style of their clothes, these were likely soldiers from the sakura nation during the first world war. they were probably buried here to keep the secret of the gold hidden. for the next hour, luo feng exhumed all the bodies. when luo feng dug up these bodies, the sakura nation officials were extremely outraged. not only did he dig up their gold, but he also unearthed their people. the local viewers, on the other hand were highly satisfied. hahaha, thanks to our host! thats right, murder is heart-wrenching, isnt it? what does this have to do with our host? who would want to find bodies? theyre not even worth anything! but for the sakura nation, these bodies are undoubtedly a slap across their faces! he dug up their gold, and even their people! the crux is, with the gold matter exposed, these people were all murdered for the sake of hoarding the gold. this has thoroughly exposed their repulsive behavior! the folks from japan must be green with envy now, huh? killing their own people, just for this gold? buddy, this is a tremendous fortune. anyone could be tempted. lets not be so sanctimonious! i agree with that, but its like a boy entertaining himself in the dead of night. although everyone knows men can do such things, if you get caught, its embarrassing! theres some truth to that statement. many would be ruthless for such a wealth. but if you were caught, you would be the subject of everyones disgust and criticism. around 11 p.m., luo feng continued his excavation. although he didnt have competitors anymore, he did not let down his guard. who knew if the sakura nation would make another move? its better to dig up the gold sooner, considering the unpredictable occurrences that the night brings. [ ding! youve found a military fortress! ] [ value: 80 billion! ] holy smokes! with this notification, luo feng was sure he had uncovered 200 tons of gold, twice as much as last time. therefore, with this batch of gold, the russian gold treasure had been completely excavated. holy smoke, i heard the sound, yes, the sound of hitting rock. this sound, im extremely familiar with it. it seems like ive reached the steps! are these the steps of the military fortress? has our host dug them up? by 11:30 p.m., half an hour later, the large iron door of the military fortress had been excavated. luo feng entered the fortress and began to search. as usual, there were some firearms and ammunition, as well as supplies. the remainder was a large quantity of gold. 200 tons of gold, all here. only now did luo feng finally let out a sigh of relief. the gold had all been discovered by luo feng. as a result, japan no longer had any hope. that night, not only was luo feng busy, but also the law enforcement officers of changbai mountain and the border squad, who kept vigil throughout the night, fearing any trouble. 300 tons of gold were transported back and forth. luo feng watched as one helicopter after another took off, feeling very happy. for the sakura nation officials, each helicopter carrying the gold away felt like it was taking their soul. they watched luo fengs livestream, their faces like the walking dead. the transport process lasted from the night until 1 p.m. the next day, showing just how tremendous the quantity of gold uncovered was. luo feng had originally wanted to stay in changbai mountain. but the batch of gold he had discovered was constantly preoccupying his mind. gold cannot be collected like antiques, right? in terms of value retention, its not as good as antiques. however, they were quite stable. no matter how times change, it will always have some value. but luo feng was not short of money. as soon as luo feng left changbai mountain and got off the plane, he met the city master of yangchun city in the northeastern capital. the city master must have come specially to escort luo feng. the gold was first brought to yangchun city by luo feng. but now, luo feng wanted all of it transported to his home in jiangnan. a five-star hotel in jiangnan was heavily guarded because it held a total of 500 tons of gold. any country would treat such a treasure with utmost care. mr. luo, how do you plan to deal with your gold? do you intend to keep it to yourself, or sell it off? the first question was posed by the city master of yangchun in the northeast. the second came from the city master of jiangnan. both parties came to jiangnan for the handover. the city master of yangchun simply had to bring the gold and luo feng to jiangnan city safely to complete his mission.. Chapter 484 - Chapter 484: Auctioning 500 Tons of Gold! The World has Gone Mad! (2) chapter 484: auctioning 500 tons of gold! the world has gone mad! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation the only reason he continued to stay there was merely to enjoy the spectacle that would soon unfold. after pondering for a while, luo feng spoke, please make preparations for me. in two days, i plan to conduct the gold transaction at the kaiyuan grand hotel in jiangnan. he had experienced numerous transactions in the past. however, due to the amount of time that had passed since his last auction, he was somewhat out of practice. much of the work, he delegated to the city lord of jiangnan. luo feng gave instructions with an air of authority. it was evident that luo fengs status domestically had elevated greatly. he was not someone whose status could easily be overturned. even a high-ranking official would have to show respect upon encountering luo feng. after bidding farewell to the city lord of jiangnan and instructing him on the tasks, luo feng naturally departed. within his team, he quickly located qin rubing. he met her alone at a coffee shop. upon seeing each other, luo feng tightly embraced her and passionately kissed her. the kiss lasted for almost five or six minutes. the beauty was soon out of breath. luo fengs hand began to wander to places where it ought to be. initially, qin rubing resisted, claiming she was not used to it. however, after their last passionate exchange, his advances seemed logical and natural. qin rubing adjusted her blouse, which had been unbuttoned. she was speechless. this man had grown bolder. was it not enough to hold her through her clothes? must he unbutton them? her face slightly flushed, qin rubing pushed luo feng away, sat on the opposite sofa of the coffee shop booth and asked, did you call me out for a particular matter, or was it simply to have your way with me? hehe, of course i missed you. am i not allowed to seek you out alone? luo feng chuckled in reply. of course not. if you miss me, you can definitely call me out anytime you wish. qin rubing responded bashfully. hahaha, look at you, youre so adorable. but indeed, besides wanting to kiss you, i also have business to discuss! luo feng said with a smile, for the upcoming gold auction, i will need you to manage it for me! after all, from the beginning, it was qin rubing who had helped him auction off all those antiques. this time was no exception. with luo fengs support, qin rubings auction house and antique business had already become the most famous establishment domestically. while it may not be the most powerful, it undoubtedly held the most renown, known by all. everyone was saying that the young mistress of the rare treasure pavilion, qin rubing, was luo fengs woman. the rare treasure pavilion held all the antiques unearthed by luo feng. of course, those placed in his own museum were excluded. regarding this matter, of course there is no issue. for the gold, do you intend to sell it all? qin rubing was somewhat surprised. she had initially thought that according to luo fengs thinking, he would keep the gold as a hedge against inflation. of course, i intend to sell it all. i will keep 10 tons, but the remaining 500 tons, i plan to dispose of! luo feng declared. alright, i understand. i will handle this. by the way, have you registered this? for such a large-scale auction, youll need a provincial registration! qin rubing reminded him, but figured that for luo feng, this was no problem. no, but i have already spoken to the city lord of jiangnan, mr. li. i am sure he understands and will handle it! luo feng had not brought up the matter before, and since he had assigned tasks to others, there was no need for him to worry about all the procedures. you truly have an enviable position, qin rubing sighed, shaking her head. a city lord of jiangnan was being ordered around as if he was a servant. only luo feng could achieve such a feat. of course, luo feng was aware that the situation was primarily about the gold, a matter closely tied to the countrys gold reserves. the city lord would naturally heed his instructions under such circumstances. but if it were a personal matter that luo feng wanted to take care of, the same level of compliance might not be there. at least, he would have to ask politely, right? a greeting, city lord, i wish to do so and so , and not just issuing orders outright. by the way, are we still going to changbai mountain? qin rubing asked, seeing luo feng gesturing for her to come closer. it seemed he did not like her sitting on the opposite sofa but preferred her to sit on his lap. she complied and sat on his lap without objection. right now, i need to handle the matter of the gold. after its settled, we can head back over! luo feng said lightly, holding the fragrant beauty in his arms. and yes, please notify mr. zhang, the ceo of the livestreaming platform. i want to live stream the auctioning of the 500 tons of gold. at that time, let him promote it! luo feng knew that qin rubing had met many people while accompanying him. businesspeople, for example. luo feng no longer needed to personally greet them. qin rubing could handle it for him. by the way, long-legged woman, once the matter of the gold is finished, we.. luo feng paused here, looking deeply into the eyes of the beauty in his arms. the moment these words escaped his lips, her face began to turn rosy. i will listen to you! she replied, burying her head in luo fengs chest. after all, they had kissed more than a dozen times, and he had been handsy with her. would she refuse the final step? she felt a sense of unfairness, considering she was a lady of stature, sharing a man with another woman. however, she knew she would never let go of luo feng. unfortunately, this man was too powerful, high status, well-versed in past and present knowledge, knew everything, and was incredibly knowledgeable. his charisma made it almost impossible for a girl who liked antiques not to fall for him. in other words, luo feng was the perfect man. very well, once were done with these tasks, ill make arrangements. since weve pledged our hearts to each other, promising to be together for life, certain things are bound to happen sooner or later! luo feng would not follow the tone of playboys, slowly setting traps. that was what powerless men did. eloquence, deceptive strategies C all irrelevant. if he wanted to do something, he would tell the girl directly. if she was unwilling, then so be it. if she was willing, then go ahead. many people who rose to the top played with eloquence and romance out of interest. if they were not interested, it would simply be a matter of giving orders. following this, the news of luo fengs plan to auction the gold was broadcast. immediately, everyone within the country was aware. all the major banks had their eyes on it. of course, foreign banks, especially those in the u.s., were also watching closely. as for the gold reserves, any bank, any country, would treat it with great importance. luo fengs hundreds of tons of gold was a big fat piece of meat for the u.s. banks, and they were determined to get it.. Chapter 485 - Chapter 485: Gold Sale Success! Major Jewelry Stores in Frenzy! (1) chapter 485: gold sale success! major jewelry stores in frenzy! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation in a span of two days, the news of luo fengs intention to sell gold had reached the entire world. the haste, however, might have restricted some from reaching the sale in time. luo feng, indifferent to this, knew his primary target was not international. the tsarist gold, intrinsically, held a value beyond its weight. each gold bar bore the emblem of the double-headed eagle. as collectibles alone, the price was sure to soar. but the colossal volume of gold meant not all of it could possibly double in price. after all, the sheer quantity was overwhelming. luo feng was aware that among the potential gold buyers, collectors would surely constitute a minority. the news had hit hard for the emperor of the cherry blossom country. upon hearing of it, he issued a statement that night claiming the gold belonged to their nation, and no one could lay a finger on it, let alone sell it. he stated that the cherry blossom country was in the process of sanctioning luo feng. that night, the online world was abuzz with chatter. the world watched eagerly, wondering whether luo feng would face sanctions, and whether the cherry blossom country could win this legal battle. simultaneously, the tsar also issued a statement, asserting the gold had been swindled from them by the cherry blossom country in the past and thus did not belong to them. moreover, he demanded its return if it was taken. of course, the cherry blossom country had a retort, arguing that the situation pertained to a bygone era, and they had transitioned from being tsarist russia to modern-day russia. luo feng, however, was too preoccupied to pay attention to the overseas commotion. in two days, he had arranged everything. the jiangnan grand hotel had been cleared to accommodate luo fengs needs. the team brought by qin rubing, hired at a handsome price, comprised of auction experts. qin rubing declined the payment, citing their relationship. in response, luo feng kissed her in gratitude. for some reason, he particularly enjoyed this method of expressing gratitude. under great anticipation, at eight in the morning, luo feng, along with his three beauties and some rich second-generation friends, arrived at the hotel conference room after breakfast. taking the vip passage, they were devoid of any irrelevant company. the sight of the elevator was bustling. inside and out, it was filled with people. when they reached the conference room, it was bursting at the seams. journalists and media people filled the area to the brim. internet celebrities, bloggers, and major influencers had all gathered for the excitement. luo feng initiated the livestream, walking into the conference room. the audience had long awaited this days broadcast. millions rushed in at the beginning, which was simply an overwhelming response. the day has finally arrived. with so much gold, i have a feeling it wont sell out! how could it not sell out? youre overthinking. i estimate it will be snapped up in a jiff! these gold bars have inherent value and could even be considered half antiques! within the conference room, the crowd discussed the gold auction, everyone optimistic about the spectacle. little luo, youre going to make a fortune this time! suddenly, an old friend arrived at the backstage of the conference room. this man was wang yousheng, the expert who had initially appraised the porcelain. hahaha, master wang? its alright, just the usual! luo feng gave a cheerful laugh and went over to greet him. wang yousheng was filled with emotion. he remembered the first time he met luo feng, who had only discovered an ancient village worth a few hundred million yuan. over half a year, this young mans assets had grown to several hundred billion. with the sale of such a vast amount of gold, luo feng was destined to be a trillionaire. today, many heavy hitters have arrived! wang yousheng started. who are these heavy hitters? luo feng was surprised, wondering who could earn such a label from wang yousheng. wall street, j.p. morgan, hsbc! wang yousheng began. moreover, several jewelry shop owners have arrived. given the volume of gold and the number of interested nations, its uncertain if theres enough to go around! oh, by the way, i also plan to buy a few gold bars for my collection. hahaha! the gold from the tsarist era was a desirable collectible due to its significance. luo feng chatted with wang yousheng for a while until the clock struck nine. qin rubing then took the stage. in a red cheongsam that barely hid her long legs, she aroused the desires of the men below. a few bosses commented on the auctioneers appeal and planned to get to know her later, but upon hearing that she might be luo fengs woman, they dismissed the thought. after all, those in the know understood luo fengs standing as a darling of the national officials, and no one dared to offend him. they could only gaze at such a beauty and sigh, imagining the taste of those red lips when kissing. please, everyone, take your seats! today, i am here on behalf of mr. luo to auction gold, a total of five hundred tons! this batch of gold, after verification, is from the tsarist era, with a purity of approximately ninety-nine percent.. Chapter 486 - Chapter 486: Gold Sale Success! Major Jewelry Stores in Frenzy! (2) chapter 486: gold sale success! major jewelry stores in frenzy! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation each piece of gold bears the emblem of the double-headed eagle, which makes it not only a collectors item but also versatile for other uses! after consultation with my company and mr. luo, the gold will be sold at a rate of 1000 yuan per gram for purchases under ten kilograms! if bought in the name of a company and in large quantities, the rate goes down to 500 yuan per gram! now, you all may begin your purchases! with qin rubings captivating smile and these words, the gold sale officially commenced. what on earth? why so expensive? a thousand yuan a gram? thats robbery! its not expensive at all. for this sum, being able to collect double-headed eagle emblem gold from the tsarist era, i think, is quite the bargain. right, these are collectors items! of course, theyre pricey if you buy in small quantities! maybe we should just buy more then! buy more, really? theyve got hundreds of tons, if you buy more, itll cost you millions or even tens of millions. can you afford that? while the conversation was buzzing, wang yousheng raised his card and announced, ill buy ten kilograms! me too, ten kilograms! the first to buy were naturally private collectors. they had to pay a premium price. and ten kilograms was the most they could purchase. then came the turn of major museums to buy gold. they would, of course, buy more, but not too much, just a few tens of kilograms. after all, this gold was practically half an artifact. although most museums had been financially drained a while ago due to the rush to buy luo fengs antiques, their finances had stabilized over the past half-year. they had money again, and besides, buying this gold would not cost them that much. there were over 200 museums nationwide. a third of them had come. the least any had bought was two bars. adding up, these museums had purchased several tens of tons. but compared to the five hundred tons on offer, it was not much! damn, these rich folks, theyre so damn many of them! i see some celebrities too. are they here to buy gold for their collections? these celebrities are really damn rich! yeah, but its their stupid fans who made them rich! a bunch of people who eat instant noodles every day supporting celebrities with billions in assets! before, they could not afford luo fengs antiques, but now, they can at least buy a few bars of this gold! if id known it was this cheap, i would have brought some money to buy! in the livestream room, several sharp-eyed netizens spotted celebrities in the back rows of the conference room and began making a ruckus. ill take five tons! however, just as the museums and individuals were competing to buy, a man raised his card. damn, who the hell is this guy? is he seriously buying that much at once? starting with five tons, this is out of this world! hes from lao feng xiang! a jewelry store? seriously? do they usually buy gold like this? they took five tons, just like that? theyre a listed company, a hundred-year-old shop. they can easily afford tens of billions! only lao feng xiang could do this. they have their own processing plant, unlike some small-brand jewelry stores that just wholesale. from now on, im shopping at lao feng xiang! as the discussion died down, another person spoke up, ill take three tons! damn, zhu da fu? is that the zhu da fu jewelry store? zhu da fu has so many branches nationwide, is that all they could get? only three tons? luo feng was no stranger to the owner of zhu da fu. this was the same man who had bought his natural gold when he first discovered it. back then, luo feng was still a small player, but now, he was in a league that even billionaires like this man couldnt touch. in short, the present luo feng wasnt someone you could impress just with money. you needed to have some power too. of course, he had built relationships with the rich second generation with whom he had treasure hunted for a long time. even though some big players were chasing after su meiji, seeing her so close with luo feng now, no one dared to say anything. this demonstrated that even the sons of warlords, or the privileged few, dared not to provoke luo feng now. however, luo feng and su meijis relationship was, at most, akin to resting their heads on each others shoulders under the moonlight, nothing more. their relationship was progressing slowly. yet, luo feng knew that a woman like su meiji, once she approved of someone, she would stick with him for life. it wasnt that qin ru bing was quick to approve, which meant she could easily change her mind. she was the kind of girl who warmed up slowly, needing to think clearly, understand fully, and observe carefully when it came to her man. i want ten tons! a womans voice interjected, sounding rather authoritative. ten tons, oh my god! who is she? a representative of which company? could the big spender please identify themselves? shes from lao miao! its lao miao gold! can this brand afford to buy ten tons of gold? thats hilarious! are you underestimating them? lao miao is a brand under the yuyuan stock company. yuyuans market cap is over 50 billion, almost similar to lao feng xiang! wow, lao miao is this incredible? why didnt i know about this before? seems like yuyuan stock company, which backs lao miao, is going to start strongly supporting lao miao! i want ten tons! at this moment, another man raised his card. which one is this? a jewelry store, you know, the one that is notoriously expensive! twenty tons! oh my god! longguo gold is making a move? this is an official move! this is impressive! if the officials are stepping in now, who will be the bigger buyers later? until noon, the major gold stores and individuals were the main buyers of gold. to ordinary people, these corporations were already gigantic entities. however, on a global scale, they werent significant. the worlds top corporations had unimaginable power. fifty billion or even a hundred billion in assets was insignificant to them. ladies and gentlemen, this concludes the morning auction. please make your way to the dining hall for lunch. we will continue in the afternoon. checking the time, qin rubing announced the break with a subtle smile. she knew that the morning session was just an appetizer, the main show was yet to come.. Chapter 487 - Chapter 487: The World’s Largest Bank! The Tantalizing Qjn Rubing! (1) chapter 487: the worlds largest bank! the tantalizing qjn rubing! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation how come you only eat so little? are you not hungry? as the crowd gradually dispersed, they were dining in a restaurant. luo feng noticed that qin rubing did not eat much. qin rubing shook her head and replied, i cannot overeat. the afternoon is the main event and it involves significant figures. i fear that eating too much would lead to an upset stomach, causing me to throw up. luo feng was a little speechless. qin rubing continued, in the morning, the gold that was sold totaled approximately 100 tons. imagining the remaining 400 tons of gold, i anticipate the afternoon to be quite intense! by the way, luo feng, i have been thinking, why should we fix the price? why not use an auction format and let everyone bid? suddenly, qin rubing proposed this idea. this was a point she had not fully comprehended. the abundant gold was not lacking buyers, and it was unnecessary to fix the price. in an auction format, everyone could bid. even though the bidding range might not be wide, it is still better than fixing the price, right? luo feng shook his head and responded, too many people are present, including those from abroad. if we were to use an auction format, a large quantity of gold would inevitably flow overseas! upon hearing this, qin rubing had a sudden realization. you mean to sell the gold exclusively to domestic buyers? exactly, earning less is not a problem as long as we do not sell it abroad. i am not in need of the extra money, as you know! luo feng laughed. the current price of gold in the market was almost over five hundred yuan per gram. including the craftsmanship fee, it would cost over seven hundred yuan per gram. although these gold bars do not possess much artistic value, they hold historical significance. moreover, not just ordinary people, but even large banks or corporations found it challenging to procure gold in quantities over one ton. the price set by luo feng of five hundred yuan was considered quite low. after dining, qin rubing ascended the auction stage again, announcing the start of the afternoons trading. instantly, a middle-aged woman declared, china merchants bank, we want fifty tons of gold! as soon as her voice fell, before any surprise could ripple through the room, a man raised a sign, saying, agricultural bank of china, we also want fifty tons of gold! china construction bank also wants fifty tons! china huaxia bank wants fifty tons! postal savings bank of china wants fifty tons! in just a few minutes, these banks, as if they had agreed upon it beforehand, requested specific quantities. all exactly fifty tons. domestic and foreign netizens who were watching were dumbstruck. wow, is the starting point fifty tons for each? such a thrill, its so exciting! these banks, they are really rich. they can casually demand fifty tons of gold! it is the banks, after all. regular companies could not afford that much! what are the banks going to do with so much gold? what else? they are representing official procurement to hedge against financial risks! local small banks present were shivering at the operations of the large banks. they were incredibly wealthy. however, they also understood that luo fengs pricing was actually considering the domestic market. if it were open to the entire world, those banks could all join in. perhaps at a price of five hundred yuan per gram, they could not even purchase any. in a matter of minutes, during this afternoon session, 250 tons of gold was foreign banks, initially calm, were now getting anxious. after all, they did not want their trip to be in vain. a blond, blue-eyed foreign man then declared, barclays bank, we want citibank, we want several foreigners were continuously shouting their demands for gold. the situation was getting chaotic. qin rubing said, everyone, one at a time, please. dont rush. i cant keep track of your quantities this way! of course, on the surface, qin rubing could not refuse to sell to foreign banks, right? she could only say, wait a bit. first, handle those who had spoken up earlier. in reality, she just would not sell to them. we, ping an bank, want ten tons of gold! alright, noted! qin rubing said. we, gf bank, want ten tons! we, everbright bank, want ten tons! we, minsheng bank, want ten tons! these banks orderly called out their demands, as if they had rehearsed it, exhibiting perfect organization. after minsheng bank finished its call, tens of tons of gold had been sold again. damn it, whats going on? we called out earlier and they just asked us to wait? thats not fair! but just as foreign banks began to grumble, a middle-aged man familiar to luo feng raised his sign, we, industrial and commercial bank of china, want a hundred tons! goodness gracious! the remaining gold was only a hundred tons. as soon as this man spoke up, he requested that entire amount. he was indeed formidable. even foreign banks like jpmorgan chase did not have such formidable financial power. who is this? why does he want so much? indeed? if its industrial and commercial bank of china, its not surprising, not surprising at all! no, if they take so much at once, there will be no gold left! seeing this, and hearing luo fengs instructions over her earpiece, qin rubing smiled slightly and said, representative of industrial and commercial bank of china, i think your request is rather large. as you know, there are many foreign friends still planning to purchase.. how about you decrease your demand to fifty tons, leaving some for others? Chapter 488 - Chapter 488: The World’s Largest Bank! The Tantalizing Ojn Rubing! (2) chapter 488: the worlds largest bank! the tantalizing ojn rubing! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation miss qin, our bank has sufficient funds to purchase one hundred tons. why cant we buy it? there has been no restriction from the beginning that we cant buy one hundred tons, has there? hearing these words, qin rubing did not become angry, but instead spoke thoughtfully for the foreign gentlemen, however, if you purchase it all, there wont be any gold left! as she spoke, she paused to ponder, then said, heres what well do, my foreign friends. mr. luo said hell return to mount changbai to search. if theres more gold, well sell it exclusively to you, our foreign friends! is that so? thats fantastic! just as a foreign gentleman had finished speaking, a friend slapped him on the shoulder, you fool, theres no gold left in mount changbai. this auction lady, shes playing us! no, its luo feng playing us! playing us? do you really think theyd be so kind as to specifically mine it for us? what wishful thinking! this time, it seems their gold was agreed upon to be sold to their local market! five hundred tons of gold. ultimately, under the enormous purchase of one hundred tons by the industrial and commercial bank, it had finally sold out. the major foreign banks had assumed that with such a large quantity of gold, even if luo feng wanted to sell it domestically, the local market wouldnt be able to consume it all. but they had underestimated the strength of these local banks. they were determined to purchase all the gold, at all costs. they were not allowing any for the foreigners to purchase them. truth be told, such unity impressed luo feng. let alone this five hundred tons of gold. even if it were a thousand tons, given the momentum of that day, they would have been able to digest it all. after all, in antique auctions, any item less than a first-class cultural relic could be sold overseas. therefore, they were not worried about the initial auction of the antiques. but this gold, if you want to sell it, its impossible not to sell to the foreign gentlemen, right? otherwise, it would be discrimination. clearly, what luo feng had done was not refusing to sell, but rather setting them aside first. and when it was finally sold out, well, it couldnt be helped. fantastic, our domestic market really stepped up! i think they must have agreed on this in advance, calling out their bids collectively! yes, in this way, qin rubing could record their quantities and make the foreigners wait their turn! however, while they were waiting, all the gold was sold out! on luo fengs side, he looked at the barrage of comments online. most were praising the unity of the domestic market, and he naturally nodded in agreement. but soon after. a wall street investment banker came forward, mr. luo, we want to purchase sixty tons of gold at a price of 550 yuan per gram. since your gold has not yet been traded, could each bank sell a little less and spare sixty tons for us? since the gold had sold out. the only option was to privately raise the price. to convince luo feng to negotiate with the banks and scrape together sixty tons. hehe, the price is quite nice, isnt it? upon hearing this, luo feng laughed, for had it been a cunning businessman in his place, they would certainly have negotiated with the other banks. after all, its my gold, and even if i chose not to sell any of it, what could you say? excluding sixty tons for them wouldnt have been an issue, considering that their price is considerably higher. however, when dealing with luo feng, it was simply out of the question. im sorry, luo feng shook his head, but i must consider my reputation. it would be unfair to expect everyone to forfeit a portion of their purchases. if they were offering seven to eight hundred yuan per ton, he would have been agreeable, even willing to sell to foreign buyers. but at an increased price of just fifty yuan per gram, luo feng certainly would not comply. following the completion of the gold sale, luo feng left the hotel and returned home, deciding to rest for a few days before revisiting mount changbai. while gold was unlikely to be found, there might be a good amount of leftover munitions in the many military forts left behind from the old days. but, this time, luo feng intended to rest for more days than usual. an exceptionally beautiful woman, qin rubing, whose legs seemed as if they were designed in an animation studio, had agreed to keep him company. according to online commenters, her legs were the type that could keep one in bed for a year. the couple spent a memorable day in a lovers hotel. rubing, how is it? isnt it wonderful? he asked. if i had known it would be like this, i would have given in sooner! she admitted. indeed, this is one of the most wonderful experiences in life. but you should know, it wouldnt be this good with just anyone, he added. really? how would i know? its not like ive ever been with other people. even if youre lying to me, i wouldnt know! she countered. qin rubing was not naive; she understood that men tend to boast about their abilities. i dont believe you? if it were any other man, they would rush headlong without any concern for your comfort. to gradually increase the intensity, taking their time? luo feng replied defensively. he had a knack for treating women tenderly. at her peak, it would be like a highway journey. it would be surprising if she didnt enjoy the experience. giggling, im only teasing you! she admitted. as a punishment, how about you do this for me? upon hearing his request, qin rubing blushed but after some persuasion, luo feng found himself sprawled in satisfaction, watching a kneeling qin rubing. finally, he had his wish fulfilled. the week went by swiftly. luo feng, alternating between two warm beds, felt as though his bones were turning to mush. on the seventh day, he informed everyone that he would be heading back to mount changbai with the rich second-generation heirs and three beautiful women. everyone noticed that qin rubing was becoming increasingly radiant. the unseasoned ones couldnt discern the reason, but the veterans knew. she was a woman thoroughly loved, and it showed. once they reached mount changbai, luo feng ordered his tech team to start the live stream, tell everyone that i, old luo, am back! treasure hunting was not yet over, not even after unearthing the billion-yuan worth of gold. luo feng now sought treasures not for monetary gain. authorities knew that he wanted to retrieve all the underground treasures and offer them to the nation. of course, they would be sold, but at a reasonable price.. Chapter 489 - Chapter 489: A Stir in the Battlefield! The Icy Corpses beneath the Layer of Ice! (1) chapter 489: a stir in the battlefield! the icy corpses beneath the layer of ice! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation what a relief, our host has finally returned! one exclaimed. i am burning with curiosity about where the tomb of sima yi is located, said another. one would think you could not sleep for curiosity! in fact, there are many ancient tombs in the south of the yangtze river. the host could try searching there! why not seek the imperial mausoleum from the yuan dynasty? if you find it, youll become rich! but it would need to be found. no one has discovered a yuan dynasty imperial mausoleum yet! luo feng disregarded their chattering. he proceeded up the slope of the hill. at this rate, it would not take half a month to leave changbai mountain. in the blink of an eye, five days had passed, during which he had not encountered any military strongholds. but that was normal since the altitude was gradually increasing, exceeding one thousand meters. moreover, the temperature in this area was quite low. the lack of a military stronghold was normal too. from yesterday onwards, he had barely done any digging, focusing only on some herbs and plants. manmade items buried underground were almost non-existent. this place, rarely touched by human hands, had no buried treasures. it was as expected. soon, seven days had passed. at this moment, the altitude had reached one thousand meters. luo feng began his descent. initiate level three scan! he commanded. after the scan was completed, he discovered more than twenty potential treasure points. half an hour later, they all turned out to be medicinal herbs. clang. he had dug up an energy drink. he had not encountered this item for quite some time. his inventory was lacking in this particular item, and luo feng felt that it was still a good item. perhaps it was a case of scarcity making the heart grow fonder. when something was abundant, it did not feel special. but when it was scarce, even one could be considered precious. after walking another three kilometers and conducting another scan, he found more than ten treasure points. a little distance from the treasure site, luo feng pressed his foot down and found the snow here to be very thick, reaching up to his calf. he nearly lost his footing. he pressed down again, realizing it was clearly not mud underneath. using his hoe to shovel the snow aside, he found a layer of ice beneath. on closer inspection, he discovered it was a small pond that had frozen over. there was also a wild boars carcass underneath. its hair was clearly visible. the time of death was uncertain. in such freezing conditions, even after a month or two, the corpse would not decompose. but it was most likely a few months old. any longer than that, it would decompose, regardless of the cold. after all, this was not a sub-zero temperature where most bacteria could not survive. but the boars corpse was strange. its internal organs were missing, and the flesh on its body was uneven, as if someone had cut it with a knife. the bones beneath its head were well-preserved. what kind of animal is this? nature is so brutal. it was probably gnawed on by a northeast tiger, right? is this a wild boar? luo feng spoke up, it is a wild boar, but it does not appear to have been eaten by a wild animal. it was killed by humans! even though the wild boars corpse was frozen, it was still discernible. luo feng quickly used his hoe to fully uncover the ice layer. he carefully examined the boars body and found some bullets inside. it was clear; this was death by human hands. as far as he knew, the only beings that used bullets were humans. or possibly extraterrestrials. did poachers actually come to this place? truly unheard of! indeed, such freezing weather with few animals and fewer people. no hunter would come to such a place! luo feng examined the bullet and found it was 6.5 caliber. there was no other information apart from that. but since the system had marked the wild boars corpse as a treasure point, it must have held value. luo feng speculated that if the corpse itself was not valuable, then the person who shot the boar might have been someone significant. he knew the systems behavior all too well after all this time. however, beneath the ice layer, there seemed to be more corpses, like those of wild rabbits. initiate level three scan again! after the scan, luo feng found more than ten treasure markers ahead. upon reaching the location, he discovered it was beneath the snow layer, within the ice layer again. a body was frozen inside. luo feng looked closely and found it was not a wild animal, but a human. however, most of his body was frozen under the ice, with only half an arm above the ice layer. he was wearing a heavy cotton jacket, a big felt hat, and carried a type 38 rifle and a water bottle. is this a human? and a modern one at that? it looks like a poacher, doesnt it? and hes carrying a gun? luo feng carefully dug around the ice layer, avoiding contact with the body. halt an nour later, tne dociy was completely uncoverea. luo feng picked up the water bottle and found an august 1st logo. this was the august 1st army emblem. a soldier from china. why is it one of our people? isnt it strange that we found one of our own on changbai mountain? indeed, everyone symbolically thinks that finding japanese soldiers is the norm. but dont forget, this is our territory. finding japanese soldiers is whats abnormal! what eras soldier is this? luo feng touched the cold water bottle. seeing the emblem, a wave of suspicion arose in his mind. from the water bottle, it could be inferred that this was at least after the 1950s. but how did a soldier from the 1950s end up in this place? luo feng continued his examination, noting that the soldiers right leg was obviously injured, with a bandage tied around it. the exposed bloodstains were still clearly visible.. Chapter 490 - Chapter 490: A Stir in the Battlefield! The Icy Corpses beneath the Layer of Ice! (2) chapter 490: a stir in the battlefield! the icy corpses beneath the layer of ice! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng continued his treasure-seeking endeavor, only to discover beneath the snow, a chilling scene of hidden bodies. there were seventeen in total, each bearing signs of injury, ranging from minor to severe. they were surrounded by water bottles and rifles, all dressed identically. these people, it seems, were soldiers of our own nation, china! luo feng stated with certainty. the mood in the livestream room quickly shifted from jovial to somber. it was easy to joke about misfortune, but these were the men who safeguarded peace in their homeland; their sacrifice rendered the concept of home tangible. they were indeed, figures worthy of utmost respect. the atmosphere grew solemn. interest piqued among numerous military divisions who began tuning into luo fengs livestream, curious to understand the full picture. initiate a level three scan! luo feng continued his scan, hoping to discover more similar bodies in the vicinity. if there were, he intended to bring them back for their families. upon the scans completion, no additional treasures were detected nearby. level five scan! luo feng decided to expand the range of his search. shortly, he noticed over twenty treasure markers grouped together, seven kilometers away. he got up to inspect the area, but first, made a call to have the discovered bodies transported away. it was important to bring in professional personnel, as inexperienced handling could potentially damage the bodies. an hour later, a local archaeological team arrived. although the bodies were not ancient artifacts, their handling required the same level of care to prevent further damage. subsequently, luo feng moved towards the detected treasure points. after removing the snow, he found several bird corpses and a wild boar carcass, all transformed into ice sculptures. soon, he came across several human bodies seated in a meditative position, turned into ice sculptures with scattered bones around them. no signs of a fire were present, suggesting they might have consumed raw meat in their final moments. like the soldiers discovered earlier, they too wore heavy cotton coats. after some thought, luo feng began to speculate about their identities. if his conjecture was correct, they could be the volunteer army, the same soldiers who fought against the united states while aiding north korea. level seven scan! luo feng did not hesitate to initiate a broader scan. five kilometers away, over fifty golden glows were detected. upon his quick arrival and snow clearance, a corpse was discovered sitting beneath, clutching a rifle. walking several hundred meters forward, a second body appeared, also lying on its side, rifle in its grasp, its gaze fixed on the horizon. the third, the fourth, and then the fifth. could these be the soldiers from that battle? one viewer speculated. did they freeze to death on their way back? another wondered. not only luo feng had discovered something unusual, but the viewers of his livestream too had their speculations. among the many opinions, luo feng shook his head, stopped, and inspected the footprints. these footprints do not indicate they were heading home, but towards north korea! even at the brink of death, they faced towards their homeland! they died with their faces turned north, refusing to die facing south! unfazed, luo feng continued his journey, uncovering more ice-encased bodies. they were found in their final positions, rifles clutched close. after unearthing the last body, luo feng felt as though he had been transported back to the 1970s, witnessing the fearless soldiers. their ages varied from fifteen to mid-twenties, reflecting a time when they should have been in schools, living on at such a youthful age, it was likely they were still in school, receiving a daily allowance from their parents. but what about the others? they had already started to struggle and strive for their nation. how could the soldiers from that battle appear here? someone asked. werent many of them supposed to bypass this place? apparently, there was a batch that passed through changbai mountain! but they bore no chest badges. it was unclear which unit they belonged to. luo feng explained, the volunteer army of that time did not wear chest badges. it was quite normal. he glanced around and continued, i believe this place was a route to transport the wounded. those responsible for transportation would return to battle, the severely injured were sent down the mountain first, while those less injured were expected to continue fighting. however, they could not withstand the harsh cold on their return up the mountain. their intentions were simple C they did not want to burden the comrades who had escorted them. they did not need an escort, so they wanted to return to battle. but the cold journey, devoid of food and filled with exhaustion, cost them their lives. luo feng stood on the spot and resumed scanning. he found no more traces of gold. this eased luo fengs mind a bit, indicating that the only ones who had died were these. he carefully excavated these bodies, planning to transport them all back. of course, these bodies also attracted attention from various war zones. alright, i understand! i will come over immediately! listen, someone found the bodies of volunteer soldiers from the 1970s battle in changbai mountain! can we be certain its from that battle? i watched the livestream, im certain, it was that battle. there is no mistake! which wave of personnel entering north korea was it? im not sure about that. who found these bodies? it was a livestreamer named luo feng, who is also a treasure-hunting host. over at the northeast war zone. a staff officer. and a commander. they were discussing this matter over the phone. they were quite excited. because this meant they could retrieve the heroes of the past. a famous person was not wrong when they said that this battle, starting from the end of the qing dynasty, was a truly upright battle for our china. it was very meaningful. and very important. the location is changbai mountain! get ready! i will personally lead the team there! we must bring back the bodies of these brave soldiers intact! at the same time. people from several nearby war zones, upon hearing the news, had the same reaction. they all sent people to this location.. Chapter 491 - Chapter 491: Concrete and Warring States Bronze Ding? Is This a Time-traveler? (1) chapter 491: concrete and warring states bronze ding? is this a time-traveler? (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation over the following hour, representatives from numerous military zones gradually assembled here. the crowd was growing, and the area had been entirely sealed off. many retired veterans, some in their seventies and eighties, some even at the ripe age of a hundred, were brought here. they shared stories of how they had lost comrades in such places. thus, they wanted to pay their respects. good heavens, theres so many people! i see many elderly men! these elderly men, they must hold significant status now, dont they? they came directly by helicopter? of course! those veterans who held some status, their descendants, well, you know! people from the northeast are here; i suppose those from all directions will come one by one! this generation values sentimentality. they have no utility value to them, yet they are here because of old affections, even flying here! if it were the people of today, sentimentality would mean nothing to them. out of the way! yes, the camaraderie of those who have been through life and death together is something the modern people cannot understand! everyone saw numerous octogenarians, each arriving here, their hearts filled with deep respect. after all, according to their generations beliefs, they could have completely ignored this event. set aside the sentimentality. many had been brainwashed by those unethical short videos telling people that sentimentality leads to lifes failures this was in 1962, when the first army was transferred here! that is from the third army! i recognize them! my comrade, he remained twenty-five forever! this is the reformed army! my former superior! as more veterans arrived, a small number of bodies had been identified. based on their weapons, ammunition, and even their cups, professionals were able to confirm their identities. once the identities were determined, their families could now be located through big data. thats my great-grandfather! my great-grandfather has been found! yes, your great-grandfather has been found by this young man named luo feng! decades have passed; can my great-grandfather finally rest in peace? send the word down, immediately go to the northeast and bring the elderly mans body back, then repair the grave! not only were the people at the scene profoundly moved, the descendants of these families also started to get stirred up, continually surging toward the scene. seeing these touching moments, the viewers in the live streaming room could no longer hold back their emotions. it was so moving. it was overwhelmingly moving. they collectively knelt for these heroes. hearing it made ones heart ache, seeing it brought tears. some naive young people, having watched recent movies about this battle, claimed they were too fictional, too impossible. but now, as luo feng uncovered these icy bodies, they should understand that the events in the movies were real. the freezing cold that turned people into ice statues was real. then, many reporters began to climb the mountain. they were continuously broadcasting the events here, and listening to the elderly recount the past. this battle was extremely difficult. but no matter how difficult, we, the people of that time, successfully defeated the worlds most powerful military. in the blink of an eye, a week had passed. luo feng did not rush to continue hunting for treasures. instead, he stayed with the military zone, handling these bodies. one by one, these heroic bodies were successfully transported back home. although a small portion remained unclaimed, it did not matter. the officials would handle it. the nation would bury them. they never forget those who have contributed. these days, even i want to join the military! yes, the camaraderie feels beyond friendship, even surpassing familial bonds! the elderly veterans are adorable! i respect them a lot! along the way, many of the wealthy second generation shared their thoughts over these days. joining the military was a thought in most of their hearts. but the treasure hunt had to continue. joining the military also required the right age. some people had passed the prime age, and could no longer join the military. initiate level three scan! after the scan was completed, luo feng looked ahead. two kilometers away, there was a densely clustered treasure spot. luo feng was stunned, quietly muttering to himself, why are there so many treasures? he picked up his swallowtail hoe and started digging towards the spot. [ ding! youve found a potential beverage! ] [ youve found an energy drink! ] half an hour later, these treasure spots formed a long line like a drain. such a formation, a single-file line, clearly wasnt a tomb; no tomb would be like this. but he would dig first and think later. luo feng didnt believe that they were all potential beverages. that would be too unbelievable. with a clang, luo fengs hoe hit something. it vibrated, but the system gave no prompt. did the host dig up something? from the sound of it, it seems like a rock? could it be a tomb brick? did we find sima yis tomb? wow, old luo, youre amazing! after making such a huge detour, youve finally found sima yis tomb? shouldnt we hold a raffle for this? luo feng brushed off some of the earth below and said, this is not an ancient tomb. where do you see tombs made of reinforced concrete? it should be some underground structure.. lets dig it out and see what good things it has! Chapter 492 - Chapter 492: Concrete and Warring States Bronze Ding? Is this a Time-traveler? (2) chapter 492: concrete and warring states bronze ding? is this a time-traveler? (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation certainly. the system had not indicated that it was a treasure. in that case, it was definitely a construction of ordinary soil. luo feng, however, was slightly confused. were these treasures mixed within the soil? it did not matter. changing his position, he continued to observe. twenty minutes later. a single crisp sound could be heard. luo fengs hand felt the vibration, but the system gave no indication. when he dug it out, it was still ordinary soil. he continued to excavate for a while. luo feng understood. all these treasure markers were under this layer of ordinary soil. in other words, the soil had covered all these treasure markers. the treasures were under the soil. regardless of the soil, ill dig anyway! luo feng, carrying his swallowtail hoe, headed towards the hard soil. the soil could not stop him. even if you used steel plates, luo feng was not afraid. about half an hour later, he had finally dug out the soil. however, what lay underneath was still soil. luo feng picked up some of the soil and examined it. it was regular soil, not rammed earth. after all, with rammed earth, there could be traces of ancient people. luo feng speculated that this seemed more like a collapsed building from the surface, buried under the soil luo feng had dug more than a meter deep. still, no treasure was in sight. perhaps there is nothing valuable down there! just because luo feng sees soil, it must be modern. and as far as modern things go, aside from gold, nothing is valuable. use your brains. where would soil come from in the deep mountains? indeed. deep mountains? why bring soil here? luo feng pondered for a moment, with no answer, and continued to dig. around three in the afternoon. ding. [ you have dug up a bronze ware. ] [ bronze ware! warring states period! value: 500 million! ] what the? upon hearing the systems prompt. luo feng was somewhat stunned for a moment. what was going on? this place actually contained a bronze ware from the warring states period? luo fengs reaction was not of surprise and joy, but of doubt. what place is this? this is mount changbai. how could there be ancient tombs from the warring states period here? during the warring states period, such a place would not belong to the central plains, would it? luo feng did not think too much about it. he continued to dig, and soon the bronze ware with an ear was excavated a bit. he crouched down and observed it. by now, luo feng had determined what kind of bronze ware it was. indeed, it was a bronze ding. it had a flat rim and square ears. it was likely a semi-spherical ding with three legs. what is this? a metal plate? it looks like a pot! is it an ancient cauldron? seeing this item, the viewers first reaction was a cauldron. since they had dug down to the soil, no one considered it an antique. half an hour later, luo feng carefully unearthed the bronze ding. after all, it was worth 500 million, luo feng could not take it lightly. this thing is not a pot! yes, it looks like an ancient bronze ding? should it be? can there be ancient tombs in mount changbai? isnt the host looking for sima yis tomb? but this looks like a bronze ding from the pre-qin period! sima yis tomb? why couldnt it contain a bronze ding from the pre-qin period? indeed, finding relics from the xia dynasty would be normal! are you kidding me? in sima yis tomb, could there be ordinary soil? is this some kind of transcendence? truly, quite bizarre! although some maturation can be seen in the craft, it still lacks the refinement of the pre-qin period. this should be a bronze ding from the spring and autumn period! luo feng had determined its era. he discussed some professional knowledge. although most didnt understand, they trusted his assertion that the artifact originated from the spring and autumn period. wow, its actually from the spring and autumn period. the guy who mentioned it earlier, good observation! this is mount changbai. are you sure youve found a tomb from the spring and autumn period? luo feng responded, this bronze ding is indeed from the spring and autumn or warring states period. bronze dings from different dynasties have significant differences. the shang dynasty is known for their flat and high-relief techniques. by the western zhou period, the level of craftsmanship had ascended a notch, with the greatest characteristic being more grandiose and refined bronze dings. by the time of the spring and autumn period, the designs of bronze dings had become even more perfect! as for why it would appear here, luo feng contemplated before continuing, perhaps there truly is an ancient tomb beneath us! these words were merely to satisfy his audiences curiosity. luo feng was certain there wouldnt be a tomb beneath. after all, how could people from the spring and autumn period be buried in mount changbai? this is fake! its definitely fake. unearthing a bronze ding from ordinary soil, i cant believe it. i cant accept it! exactly, it seems highly unlikely to me too! luo feng replied, the bronze ding is undoubtedly real. you can question me in other aspects, but when it comes to determining the era, i am not mistaken! however, it was indeed possible that it was buried here by modern people. after all, there were many traces of modern human activity nearby. typically, artifacts are accompanied by ancient tombs, but the appearance of ordinary soil had thrown everything into question. but this was an uninhabited area deep in the mountains. who would leave antiques here? squish. splat. luo feng resumed his digging. this time, luo feng was very careful. after all, the first bronze artifact was so impressive, worth half a billion, the other items might also be very valuable. he could not afford to be careless; if he damaged them, the loss would be significant. [ ding! youve found oracle bone script! dynasty: shang dynasty. value: 3 million! ] luo feng had unearthed a familiar object. it was a fragment of oracle bone script. each piece was inscribed with text. now, luo feng was even more puzzled. first, he found a bronze ding from the warring states period, and now oracle bone script from the shang dynasty? these two items were entirely unlikely to appear in the same place. and they were less than two meters apart, so it wasnt possible that they were placed there by people from two different periods. goodness, oracle bone script? wow! is this real oracle bone script? or a reproduction? luo feng nodded, of course its real! having said this, he carefully set the artifact aside and resumed his excavation.. Chapter 494 - Chapter 494: An Bbundance of Treasures! Even the chapter 494: an bbundance of treasures! even the empress dowagers night-shining pearl has arrived! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation truth be told such a thing. it was not particularly easy to authenticate. in order to verify its identity, much evidence was needed to support the claim. a mere slip of paper would not be enough to convince the crowd. although luo feng had the system and knew for certain this was the dowager empress cixis night-shining pearl, not everyone was convinced. but whether they believed it or not did not matter, for he had no intention to sell it; it would remain part of his personal collection. returning the night-shining pearl to its place, luo feng wiped his palms, considering the artifact to be his most significant find during this excavation. around five in the afternoon, luo fengs digging came to a halt. below, it appeared to be a mixture of dirt and clay. it did not look as if it had been buried by a collapse. because it was clumped together. after eating a bit, luo feng, along with his companions, resumed the excavation around half past five. given the prestigious nature of the unearthed artifacts thus far, luo feng allowed only the most reliable hands to continue digging, naturally slowing the pace. ding! you have unearthed a firearm, worth 2000 yuan! modern weapons had even been found. luo feng was somewhat speechless. but it did make sense. after all, it was confirmed to be from the period after the end of the qing dynasty. so unearthing a firearm was completely reasonable. holy cow, theres even a firearm? what in the world is this place, im completely flabbergasted! guess it cant be an ancient tomb, who would bury firearms with the deceased in an underwater burial? ding! [ you have unearthed a firearm. ] ding! [ you have unearthed another firearm! ] one after another, firearms were excavated. it seemed as if this whole area was full of firearms. crack! as luo feng continued his excavation, a cracking sound echoed. luo feng lifted his headlamp and shone it downwards. upon a careful look. it felt very familiar. isnt this the type of box used to store firearms in military forts? having moved these boxes many times, luo feng was more than familiar with them. whats so special about this wooden plank? host, dig it up and see whats underneath! this wooden plank looks awfully familiar! luo feng dug up the wooden plank and tossed it aside. below, it seemed, was a military fort. these artifacts may have been stored in the fort, which had since collapsed. and the items were then buried below. but there was a problem, military forts are quite sturdy, not easily destroyed unless bombarded by heavy artillery. otherwise, it would not have collapsed. and the location of a military fort is usually hidden, so it would not have been discovered easily. but how could it have collapsed? luo feng set these questions aside for the moment. he had confirmed that this was a military fort. from the distribution of the treasure markers, it was a small-sized fort. luo feng moved to another location and continued digging. the wooden boxes contained firearms, which were not particularly interesting to look at. upon moving to a new location for the excavation. luo feng found that below was once again a mass of dirt and clay. subsequently, the area of the dirt and clay expanded. reaching more than two meters. he soon got a clear glimpse of the tip of the iceberg of the local structures within the military fort. it appeared that this fort had indeed partially collapsed but also retained some structure. there was no need to search for the entrance to the military fort. it had likely collapsed. why is there a wall of dirt and clay? underneath it, could there be a complete modern structure? pointing with his hoe, luo feng opened his mouth and declared, this is definitely a military fort! but wheres the iron gate? yes, exactly! the previous times, werent there large iron gates and steps? this time, theres nothing! it cant be a military fort, can it? military forts are usually very sturdy; this looks like its collapsed! luo feng responded, theres certainly no large iron gate. i suspect this is a military fort that was bombed. the portion i dug up at noon was part of the destroyed section. the dirt flowed in through the entrance and buried the whole area. but thats not right. how could so many cultural relics appear in a place like a military fort? indeed, and such valuable items like the dowager empress cixis night-shining pearl! the warring states period bronze ding isnt bad either. if it were on the market, it would easily fetch billions! this isnt a military fort; its practically a cornucopia of treasures! luo feng laughed, dont worry, let me dig a bit more and we might get a clearer picture of whats happening here. . they had agreed a few days ago. the long-legged beauty had agreed. but luo feng thought they shouldnt fly in the tent. they needed a better environment. for the first flight of two such beautiful people, luo feng didnt want it to take place in such a poor environment. working overtime, luo feng planned not to sleep that night. thud. thud. thud. luo feng brought over a large machine, intending to dig a hole through the dirt and clay. soon, he had dug out a large hole in the undestroyed part of the military fort. as one could imagine, if it were not destroyed, it would be quite difficult to dig through a military fort. after preparing the oxygen bottles and other equipment, luo feng, along with a few others, started to descend. the height was not very high. they could descend with a small aluminum ladder. after descending, there was a passageway that was about one and a half meters wide. the walls on both sides even had light bulbs. looking behind him, about thirty meters of the military fort had collapsed, including some rooms. they had been filled with dirt. damn it, this really is a military fort? the host does not lie! i will never question his words again! i thought this was the tomb of some important person from the republic of china era, and youre telling me its a military fort? indeed, i had even begun to suspect it was old zhangs tomb! old zhang, didnt he get blown up by the japanese? where would his tomb come from? his remains were annihilated! could this be a military fort on our side? luo feng walked into a room and pushed open the door to find seven large boxes inside. each of these seven large boxes was two and a half meters wide and one and a half meters tall. they were quite large. huge, even. after luo feng walked over, he casually opened one of the boxes. on top was a layer of oilcloth, and underneath it was cotton, which was already dried out. on top of the cotton were various items, either boxed or wrapped in silk, packaged with care. luo feng picked up an object and felt it from the outside. it seemed to be some kind of vase. when he unwrapped it, indeed, it was a vase. holy hell, is this a vase? its blue and white porcelain! genuine blue and white porcelain! ming dynasty blue and white porcelain? darn it, why are there so many treasures in this place? are all seven of these large boxes filled with blue and white porcelain? Chapter 495 - Chapter 495: Good heavens! Had Emperor Kangxi’s Tomb Been Emptied? chapter 495: good heavens! had emperor kangxis tomb been emptied? translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation the kangxi era? jingling? upon reading this, luo feng felt a startle in his eyes. had this been unearthed from an ancient tomb? the funerary objects of kangxi? good heavens! are these actually kangxis funerary objects? amazing, this place must have been left by tomb raiders! the tomb of kangxi? oh, a tomb from the qing dynasty? that is fine, i am open to plundering. next, luo feng set the blue and white porcelain aside. then, he picked up a box. judging from the outside, it was also blue and white porcelain, wider on the top and smaller at the bottom. picking up another, it was in the shape of a vase. the largest one was over a meter. cotton was stuffed inside the vase, and the outside was padded with several layers of silk satin. on each vase, there was a piece of paper, with the dates and the origin of the vase written on it. in this box, all its items were porcelain, and without exception, they were all items from the tombs of the qing dynasty emperors. after the second box was opened. its inside was revealed to be a long piece of jade, about twenty centimeters long, half a finger wide, with text on it. good heavens, this text. when luo feng saw this text, he could not help but exclaim. suppressing his surprise, luo feng spoke: this is actually khitan script, these are relics from the liao dynasty! liao dynasty relics? is it actually from this era? qin rubing stood on the side, also looking at luo feng in surprise, after all, although she was not as knowledgeable as luo feng, she knew that relics from that era were very rare and generally very valuable. the more i see, the more curious i become. who put these things here! su meiji squinted her beautiful eyes. every item here was so shocking. the owner of these items must have a significant status. luo feng looked at the text on the jade, and started translating: after establishing the heir, worship the wise this should be a jade book! old old luo, what is this jade book you speak of?! when li shishis words came out. both qin rubing and su meiji subconsciously glanced at li shishi. and luo feng coughed: cough, cough, cough. the jade book, of course, was used by the ancient emperors for rituals, to worship heaven and earth and so on. it is a very ceremonial plate. after carefully putting this object away. he picked up a few more items, all of them were also jade books. these things, they seem to be the funerary objects of yel abaoji! luo feng guessed. emperor taizu of liao? the origin of these things, could it really be this terrifying? wasnt it said that the tomb of emperor taizu of liao has not been robbed? luo feng said: indeed it has not been robbed, but his relics do not necessarily have to be in the tomb! luo feng continued to look at other relics. inside were all relics from the liao dynasty. apart from the jade books, there were also some exquisite liao dynasty porcelain. when luo feng opened the third box. he was startled. his eyes bulged out. because this thing was a head. not to mention luo feng. even the tens of thousands of netizens were taken aback at this moment. is this the charm of a mystery box? it is indeed a bit terrifying. good heavens, this scared me. what is this? this should be a buddhas head! luo feng calmed down, took a closer look, and realized this. luo feng put this object down and brought out another item. again, it was a buddhas head. this was the first time luo feng had encountered such items, and with his knowledge alone, he could not ascertain where and which era these buddha heads were from. he could only find out from the system that they came from the han dynasty. however, he looked at the note at the bottom of the box. it wrote that it was a buddha head from cave 31 of the uzhi buddhist grottoes. this country? what place is this, why havent i heard of it? it must be the western regions of ancient times! luo feng nodded, indeed it was the western regions of ancient times, and it was a very famous country. it can be confirmed that this is a place where tomb raiders store things! this tomb raider is quite amazing, he has searched through everything from a few thousand years ago! at this level of tomb robbing, even boss cao would be forced to admire him! why are you calling them tomb raiders? what if they have permits? without evidence of a permit to dig a tomb, they are generally referred to as tomb raiders. once confirmed, they are like the host, legally excavating! but generally, if it is obtained legally, it will be made public. if it does not come out like this, it must be from an illegal source! when luo feng reached the third room. inside were all kinds of canned food. and guns and ammunition. the fourth room, however, had no boxes or relics, only a table with a corpse lying on it. next to him on the ground, another corpse lay. could these two people be the owners of these incredible relics? they do not seem to be dressed like modern people! they have become skeletons, what can you see! look at the clothes, you idiot! luo feng looked over, and in just a few seconds, said: these two people, they seem to have been executed by shooting! the person on the ground had six bullet holes on him and did not seem to have retaliated after death. it looked like an execution by shooting. luo feng looked at the table and found a photo, it was a family of three. Chapter 496 - Chapter 496: Identity Revealed! The Astonishing TombRaiders from the Past! (1) chapter 496: identity revealed! the astonishing tombraiders from the past! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation aside from photographs, there were merely some banknotes and coins; nothing else of particular significance. he glanced at the two individuals sprawled on the floor. it was established that they had been killed by gunfire. the one sprawled on the table also met his end similarly, they were shot to death. however, beneath him on the table were a letter and a pen. it seemed he was penning a letter just before his demise. luo feng ran his hands over the corpse and found a wallet, which contained a few photos, some yen, and some us dollars. there was hardly any particularly significant information, which frustrated luo feng. after carefully lifting the corpse, luo feng managed to extract the envelope. fortunately, before his death, the mans blood had not splattered on the envelope, otherwise the written text would not have been completely legible. he carefully opened the envelope. upon seeing the text, he discovered that it was all in japanese. could this man have hailed from the land of the cherry blossoms? after scrutinizing for a while, lu feng found that the envelopes contents did not resemble a letter but more a diary entry. 1931? dalian? excavated yingchengzi (a place) han tombs, acquired 7025 artifacts, personally safeguarding 300! 1937, unearthed the mas trough tomb! retrieved artifacts 1935 the dates jotted down had no particular sequence, the earliest of which could be traced back to around 1903. this man did not seem to be a grave robber. he appeared to be more of an artifact restorer. he was responsible for restoring these artifacts and then relocating them. luo feng, what does it say? li shishi, seeing luo feng engrossed in the letter, did not want to disturb him but was very curious. yeah, dont just keep it to yourself, how about you offer us some of your translation services! qin rubing also inquired curiously. their circumstances had certainly changed. the friendliness had lessened considerably. her initial attitude towards luo feng was aloof and slightly violent, followed by obedience. but after being exposed to the sun, she turned slightly haughty. nevertheless, all this was just in her words. when it came to actions, she was quite obedient. after all, she had already experienced being on her knees. luo feng, with a smile, responded, these records are not of good deeds. its about people from the land of the cherry blossoms, stealing artifacts from our huaxia. the land of the cherry blossoms? stealing artifacts? these people are indeed tomb robbers! why again these devils, these people really disgust me to the core! after collecting the records, listing a large number of artifacts, luo feng prepared to open the corpse. he then opened a drawer beneath the body. as expected, there were even more envelopes in the drawer. luo feng, whom upon opening and inspecting said envelopes, chuckled, everyone is aware of what happened at the old summer palace, right? old summer palace? who doesnt know that? wasnt that in our textbooks since middle school, or even primary school? qin rubing interjected. yes, the old summer palace incident is a representative event. but in terms of severity, it doesnt compare to other tragedies. in other words, there are even worse calamities than the old summer palace. hearing this from luo feng, qin rubing asked, are there worse incidents? of course there are. thats when the little devils invaded under the guise of archaeology, extensively excavating our huaxias ancient tombs! luo feng retorted. damn, such a nauseating nation! when did this happen? how come i dont know about it? i think ive heard someone mention this before! many were hearing about this for the first time. yet, some were already privy to the details. hehe, around the year 1900, the little devils started frantically looking for cultural sites. starting with buddhist sites, under the pretense of archaeology but in reality, they were treasure hunting. they left their footprints all over huaxia, across more than 40 towns, 294 buddhist site locations! after getting a taste of the sweetness from hunting these buddhist sites, they sent people over for tomb-raiding! when the invasion began, the cherry blossom nation went berserk, brazenly looting, directly carrying things out of the museums! the biggest loss was the initial discovery of the peking mans skull cap! till now, its whereabouts are still unknown! pointing at the numerous envelopes in the drawer, luo feng added, today, the artifacts i found can be basically confirmed as those looted and stolen from our huaxia by the little devils. damn! so thats what happened? how much did they steal? how much did they rob? i thought the host had struck gold, but now, i feel quite heavy-hearted! how many treasures did we lose to these robbers? doesnt the land of the devils contain several of our huaxias artifacts, all looted and stolen!? yes, the host finding these is just the tip of the iceberg! no, its the tip of the icebergs tip! luo feng did not say anything more, continuing to open a thick stack of documents. the documents recorded the list of some artifacts that were transferred here. just one parchment envelope held over two thousand artifacts. and there were at least twenty or thirty such envelopes in the drawer. from this, one could imagine the number of artifacts had already exceeded tens of thousands. this was a staggeringly terrifying number. even till now, despite luo fengs precision in tomb hunting, had not discovered tens of thousands of artifacts yet.. Chapter 497 - Chapter 497: Identity Revealed! The Astonishing TombRaiders from the Past! (2) chapter 497: identity revealed! the astonishing tombraiders from the past! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation indeed. if one were to consider each bronze coin or silver ingot as an artifact. then certainly tens, or even hundreds of thousands were present. this letter? is it not a catalog of artifact names? luo feng questioned after perusing several of the correspondences. the unique contents of this particular letter were instantly detected by luo feng. at a cursory glance, it seemed more like a letter dispatched from a different location. luo feng read it meticulously. dear jiro, today i invited seven artifact restoration masters at a cost of 130 i brought in three restorers today, costing 80. these european-trained restoration experts are highly skilled; even a damaged antique painting can be restored to its original condition. it appeared that such military fortifications were not exclusive to this location. the number of restorers invited was indeed considerable. this letter, clearly, was a communication between the person responsible for the restoration and someone within the cherry blossom nation. in accordance with your instructions, we have invited more people to restore the artifacts! dear jiro, per your suggestion, i have additionally invited a master at replicating antique paintings and have also arranged for a specialist in the field of bronzeware. i have arranged for a ceramics restorer, their craftsmanship is quite exquisite, and they will undoubtedly be of great assistance to you! dear jiro, please ensure that the artifacts are well preserved according to our agreement. when we return to our homeland, we can jointly plot our grand plans! dear jiro, please reveal to me the location where you keep your items! dear jiro, are you thinking of reneging on our agreement? i have always considered you my best friend! if you break our agreement, i will expose this matter! alright, i will personally come to find you. i hope you can provide me with a satisfactory answer. luo feng read for a very long time, roughly half an hour, before he had finished reading the letters sent to him. the several dozen envelopes were all correspondence from a man named ogawa, written for jiro. from these letters, luo feng was able to glean valuable information. the following letters were sent by another individual named koike. mr. jiro, i have found a house domestically that meets your requirements. the address is i have already purchased the house! after luo feng finished reading, he continued on to the remaining envelopes. the remainder were merely catalogs of artifacts, no more letters were included. after organizing these letters, luo feng picked up his shovel and set out once more. the overall structure of the building had collapsed, hence to access certain rooms, he had to excavate the fallen debris. with a steady rhythm, luo feng continued to dig along with the wealthy second-generation heirs. by approximately 11 p.m., luo feng had unearthed more than twenty artifacts. there were still more than twenty treasure marks yet to be unearthed. luo feng decided not to pull an all-nighter. it had been a tiring day. it was time to retreat and get some rest. indeed, li shishi knew that luo feng had been visiting qin ruobings tent for the dast few davs. but she understood. after all, luo feng couldnt be monopolized by a single person. she even suggested they all lean on luo feng. however, it seemed that qin rubing couldnt accept such an arrangement. after all, luo feng had broached the subject gently once, and qin rubing had outright rejected it. however, luo feng was confident that girls, when pampered enough, would be more accepting; if they could endure sharing him with li shishi, they could certainly get used to his flighty ways. it was only a matter of time. the night was crisp and clear. by seven in the morning, luo feng, having only slept five hours, was already awake. conventional wisdom would suggest that after a full day of treasure-hunting, followed by two more hours at night, even the hardiest of bodies would require rest. but luo feng had consumed enough energy drinks to restore his vitality in no time. luo feng mused to himself, had he tens of thousands of such drinks, he would be in a state of constant bliss. with such a supply, he could spend more time each day on his pursuits C work-related or otherwise pleasurable. at nine in the morning, after breakfast with everyone, luo feng resumed his excavation. word of his activities soon reached the bureau of cultural relics. the bureau was aware that luo feng had recovered the artifacts stolen in the old days and wished to meet him immediately. however, luo feng was deep in his excavation and had no desire for interruptions. they did not dare disturb him and could only wait patiently. the same was true even if officials from the department of war had come; unless luo feng wished to see them, they would not dare to take him away outright. a voice cut through the quiet, you have unearthed a corpse. valued at 2000 yuan! luo feng did not pay much attention. he continued his excavation. around eleven, he dug up two more bodies, each priced in the thousands, indicating their identities were not particularly important. however, upon examining the artifacts within one of the bodies, luo feng confirmed the individuals identity; could it really be the same ogawa mentioned in the earlier letters? among the letters found within ogawas belongings, luo feng obtained further information. it seemed that both jiro and ogawa were in charge of artifact restoration or organization, but they harbored ulterior motives. they wished to claim the artifacts as their own and had already taken action. several of the masters they hired were experts in forgery, providing fake artifacts for inspection while keeping the real ones for themselvesa classic substitution scheme. another revelation from the letters was that jiro had purchased a farm in sakura country specifically for trading and storing these artifacts. the location of the farm was also mentioned, allowing for a future investigation. from the letters, it seemed that jiros family was unaware of his illicit activities, and very few people were privy to this information. after all, even family members could not be trusted with such secrets, for if exposed, it would spell their ruin. it was clear from the letters that there had been a disagreement between xiao chuan and jiro over the distribution of their illicit gains. the two agreed to meet here. but the results of their negotiation, based on the evidence here, did not seem to satisfy either party. it seemed likely that jiro was killed by xiao chuan. xiao chuan then got into a firefight with others. judging by xiao chuans corpse, he must have engaged in a suicidal standoff with his adversaries, using a grenade to ensure mutual destruction. no wonder such a robust military fortress had fallen. it had seen a fierce battle. those under the old japanese regime were all too keen on such actions, driven by their insatiable greedfirst for gold, now for artifacts. however, this behavior was not surprising; wherever one was, the flow of money was similar. funds from higher-ups dwindled down through the ranks, leaving the lower ranks with little. money from the lower ranks, on the other hand, trickled upwards, leaving not much to spare either.. Chapter 498 - Chapter 498: Contacting The Big Shots! Buying The Treasure Farm! (1) chapter 498: contacting the big shots! buying the treasure farm! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation hello, is this little luo? you must be director wang from the bureau of cultural relics, right? indeed! i heard, little luo, you have upon this, luo feng already knew why the other party was here. without making any attempts at concealment, he said, yes, we have discovered some cultural relics here. we initially believe that they were acquired through various unfair means when the japanese came. aye, those japanese devils, such an audacious lot! director wang cursed first before saying, of course, theres a sense of justice to be considered. even though technically, these items are yours, our bureau has decided that the artifacts taken directly from the museum should be returned to their rightful owner. as for those items that the japanese devils took from the tombs, they should be considered your rightful property! thats what i thought as well! luo feng had considered such a scenario long before. after all, these items were initially stolen. all he did was found them again. as such, they should be returned to their rightful owner. thank you, little luo, i will make sure to report this good deed of yours to the forbidden city! director wang was immensely grateful. he did not expect luo feng to be so understanding. indeed, as for luo feng, was he short of money? of course not. with a net worth of hundreds of billions, he had no particular interest in collecting artifacts. his treasure hunting now was merely to unearth more cultural relics for the country. leaving some artifacts behind would fill his museum, making it known worldwide. also, it would be a constant source of income for his descendants. even though 100 billion was a substantial amount of money and could generate a significant amount of interest, as more women and children come into luo fengs life, distributing his current wealth equally would eventually drain him dry. crucially, releasing these cultural relics would elevate his status in official circles. it would be a significant contribution. now, unless it was an artifact he very much desired for his museum, if the authorities wanted it, he would simply give it to them. and if he needed their assistance, they would certainly not decline. youre welcome, director ma. this is the right thing to do! having said this, luo feng hung up. sitting by a large tree, he began to think. according to the content in jiros envelope. it could be seen that there was a large number of chinese artifacts hidden in a farm under the japaneses control. and it was very likely that no one knew about this. most of the items displayed in japans museums were fake. the genuine articles had been privately hoarded by these people, after all. however, he was now plagued with a different problem. how would he make his way to japan? after discovering and barring the japanese from taking their tsarist gold, he was more or less blacklisted by their nation. although it was possible for him to still obtain a visa, once there, how could he avoid their scrutiny? to be blunt, even if he were to discover the private hoard of artifacts, the chances of him being able to bring it back to china was close to none. if he needed to handle this matter, luo feng would have to seek help from the authorities. with the assistance of the authorities, many problems could be solved effortlessly. our national treasures should rightfully be returned. at the same time, bad news reached sakura country. they had truly experienced a succession of calamities in the past month. the emperor was already physically and mentally exhausted. i dont need to be informed about such matters in the future! although those artifacts were taken by their agents, they originally belonged to china. now that the evidence was in hand, how could he deny the misdeeds of their ancestors? or claim that these artifacts belonged to sakura country? it was one thing if these artifacts had already left china, but since these artifacts were still stored in changbai mountain, they were more or less unattainable. for example, the russian gold was not stolen from china, but something they had scammed soviet russia out of. as such, they could boldly make a claim regarding the gold. however, for these stolen artifacts that had never even left the borders of china, there was nothing to be said. director wang, the artifacts are below. after they are transported out, they can be identified. those stolen from the museum, you can take away. those dug up from the ancient tombs, i will send to my museum! on the morning of the second day, luo feng welcomed director wang bo, from the bureau of cultural relics. he had belonged to the central bureau. otherwise, luo feng would not have taken their arrival so seriously. little luo, you truly are a young man of great righteousness! old wang laughed and said, in this matter, the officials will not let you down! you flatter me! luo feng chuckled, glanced at the workers who had already gone to move the treasures, and continued, director wang, i have a matter i would like to discuss with you! go ahead, as long as i can help, i will do my best. if i cannot, i will find someone who can! old wang confidently patted his chest. he wasnt stingy about helping someone like luo feng. i just want to ask, has our government always been looking for lost artifacts abroad? luo feng asked. yes! which unit is responsible for this? luo feng asked. its our bureau of cultural relics. who else could it be! old wang said, just a few years ago, for instance, we discovered a buddha head at an auction in sakura country. the item belonged to our country, so we sent people to intervene in the auction, demanding they halt it.. afterward, we found the owner of the item and bought it directly from them! Chapter 499 - Chapter 499: Contacting The Big Shots! Buying The Treasure Farm! (2) chapter 499: contacting the big shots! buying the treasure farm! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng nodded, then asked, so, if i were to discover artifacts abroad, should i directly contact you? pretty much so, came the reply. if the artifact is worth less than ten million, we will directly decide to let you purchase it and bring it back to our country. if its over ten million, then we need to request approval from our superiors. what about artifacts of exceptional value? luo feng inquired. for exceptionally valuable ones, we cannot outright approve their purchases! we are not a printing press, after all. we cannot simply match whatever price is demanded. our position is that if an artifact is discovered, we should make the utmost effort to bring it back. for instance, if an artifact is worth ten million, but the seller demands twelve million, that is acceptable. however, if someone asks for one billion for a ten million item, that is undoubtedly unreasonable. luo feng clarified, thats not what i meant. i meant that in the case whereby the artifact itself is of high value, not the seller demanding sky-high prices. my answer is the same, came the answer. we cannot buy it! after all, money does not grow on trees, even for the government. artifacts symbolize historical significance, representing certain historical events of our chinese civilization. but if you ask about their practical value, it lies only in their archaeological significance. some people believe that knowing history is useless and that developing technology is what truly matters. others believe that as long as these artifacts are abroad, they stand as a testament to our history, and it does not matter where they are. upon hearing this, luo feng had a better understanding of the way their government handled such matters. minor artifacts, the government would naturally acquire. but those worth hundreds of millions, billions, or even trillions with such money, the government would rather invest in infrastructure to improve peoples living standards. it would be uneconomical to spend a huge amount to bring artifacts back, only to have them sit idle in the country. in other words, these artifacts are witnesses to the history of china. whether they are abroad or at home, their historical testament is the same. as you are in charge of operations, who then is the ultimate authority in these matters? luo feng asked. of course, its the most prominent city lord! the older man chuckled. the ultimate authority, indeed, was him. so its the city lord of the capital! luo feng gasped in surprise. this position was like the luoyang prefecture of the eastern han period. the entire territory of the capital was under his management. his rank was even higher than that of the lord of the magic city. wait, before that, little luo, why are you suddenly asking about the ultimate authority? what are you planning? its of course an important matter! luo feng smiled. more important than what were discussing here? absolutely! luo feng affirmed. ah, well, it may be a bit premature to contact the city lord of the capital now, said the director. hes at work. perhaps it would be best to wait until his lunch break or after he has finished his duties for the day. hes quite busy, with numerous affairs to manage. and, to give you a heads-up, the city lord is the eldest son of that esteemed elder! upon hearing this, luo feng drew in a sharp breath. he remembered that the city lord of the capital was only 45 years old. given his current position, it was possible that he, the elders eldest son, could one day rule over all. well, alright, luo feng conceded, theres no rush to contact the city lord of the capital. we can reach out to him over the weekend if we have time! after all, we have other tasks to attend to here, dont we? indeed, little luo, well follow your lead! responded the director. although director wang was uncertain about what luo feng was planning, he had no doubts about luo fengs intentions. luo feng, though not holding an official position, had substantial resources and enjoyed high social status. it was unlikely that he would engage in any self-serving activities because there was simply no need. his actions must relate to official matters. everyone, not just director wang, held luo feng in high regard for his patriotism. the elder once mentioned that even if the sky were to fall, they would have to protect this remarkable young man. he would never commit any actions detrimental to the official authorities. having wealth makes things easier. luo feng, using the address on the envelope, managed to locate jiros farm in the cherry blossom country. the farm covered an area of approximately 2,000 square meters, and the buildings occupied 300 square meters. however, in the cherry blossom country, one square meter equated to 3-3 square meters. therefore, the total area of the farm should be around 6,600 square meters, and the buildings should occupy around 1,000 square meters. while not a particularly large farm by local standards, it had been left abandoned for countless years. the previous owner, jiro, had died in china. due to the passage of time and the lack of sufficient information left by the original owner, it was impossible to contact any descendants. the farm had since been reclaimed by the authorities of the cherry blossom country and was available for sale or rent. however, due to its remote location, there had been no buyers. upon learning this, luo feng heaved a sigh of relief. he had been concerned that someone might have already moved into the place, which could have led to the discovery of whatever jiro had left behind. while he had guessed that jiro had not told his friends or family about this, it was just a guess. now, with the new information, he could confirm that jiro had not informed his family. otherwise, they would have claimed the farm by now. luo feng immediately made arrangements to purchase the farm himself, but he did not use his own identity. instead, he used his fathers identity, with the cooperation of the officials, so no one could link the purchaser back to him. however, luo feng did not wish to travel there immediately. he still wanted to explore the tomb of sima yi. once that was done, he would take a trip to the cherry blossom country. that evening, luo feng called director wang and asked, director wang, could you inquire if mr. qin might have some time to visit me here? the mentioned mr. qin was qin anbang, the city lord of the capital. his father, qin tianchao, was the esteemed elder they spoke of earlier. visit you? cant you leave mount changbai, little luo? asked director wang. i cant, hence the request for your help, luo feng replied. ah, director wang was speechless. this was qin anbang they were talking about, an incredibly busy individual. only luo feng would have the audacity to suggest that he take a detour. but luo feng had no choice. he was running out of time. to travel to and from not afford.. Chapter 500 - Chapter 500: The Exposure of Sima Yi’s Tomb! The Internet Goes Mad! (1) chapter 500: the exposure of sima yis tomb! the internet goes mad! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation the morning after, luo feng and qin rubing had finished their morning practice. that morning, they had not ventured out to hunt for treasure. they naturally slept a bit longer. after all, they were expecting two important guests. luo feng had not only informed qin anbang, the city master of the capital, to come over but also notified a northeastern military general named huang yingtian. as eight oclock approached, two helicopters arrived successively. the aircraft landed on a flat area. from one helicopter, a man in a suit accompanied by a bodyguard emerged. from the other, a soldier in green military uniform, complete with guards, disembarked. luo feng immediately went forward to welcome them. huang yingtian introduced, little luo, this is the city master, city lord qin! even though huang yingtian was the chief of the northeastern military, managing the armed forces of three provinces, he felt considerable pressure when dealing with qin anbang, the eldest son of the revered qin family. hello, city lord qin, luo feng extended his hand politely. i wont beat around the bush. i presume both of you understand that the matter i am about to discuss is of utmost importance. the fewer people who know, the better. during my investigation of this issue, general huang, you may be under scrutiny as well. huang yingtian looked shocked, even at my level, i would be under scrutiny? i am indeed intensely interested in this matter! a lot of the artifacts that were stolen and are now displayed in the museum in japan are mostly fakes, luo feng stated. little luo, how did you find this out? huang yingtian asked in surprise again. do not interrupt him. let him continue! qin anbang slightly raised his eyebrows. a few days ago, i discovered several bodies in a military fortress. they were responsible for transporting and restoring artifacts. however, for their own gains, they pocketed some artifacts, replicated paintings, duplicated fake antiques, and sent all these things to the japanese officials. the faces of the two men darkened upon hearing this, taken aback by the scandalous news. although this information is significant, im not too concerned about it. however, it doesnt justify inviting mr. qin here, does it? huang yingtian queried. the people are dead, but the treasures theyve secretly brought back to the country, i know exactly where theyre kept! when luo feng revealed this, all three men were taken aback. they knew the location of the stolen treasures? that was indeed a significant development. for example, the military fortress that was excavated contained numerous artifacts. one could only guess how many treasures their headquarters held. is this information reliable? qin anbang asked. this information came from the envelopes i found at the military fortress, so it should be credible. besides, ive sent people to japan to investigate, and indeed, there is a farm that has existed for about seventy to eighty years there. little luo, are you suggesting that this storage place for treasures is at a farm in japan? you already know the address? qin anbang asked with excitement. of course i do, otherwise why would i have troubled both of you, luo feng replied. then what do you need us two to do for you? qin an bang asked. nothing much, just that when i get these artifacts, both of you should come forward and ensure that i can safely bring the artifacts back. luo feng knew very well that he needed to travel to japan, and the closest route was through the northeast. naturally, he would need the support of the northeastern military general. however, having only military support would not suffice, and he also needed some government officials. its a big deal to transport these artifacts back safely. it indeed requires government support. also, sharing it with average-ranked people may risk leaking the information! qin anbang nodded, understanding luo fengs intention. so when do you plan to go? qin anbang inquired. if everything goes as planned, i plan to depart in about 15 days. do we need to wait for half a month? huang yingtian asked, why not start preparing now and leave? act first, lest the delay brings more problems! luo feng shook his head, going now would be too conspicuous. many people know that i came here in search of sima yis tomb. if i cant find it and suddenly go to japan, it would be suspicious without a reason. i am certain people would harbor suspicions! regarding the previous incident with the gold, japan definitely bears a grudge against me. going there blatantly would not be advisable. hearing this, qin anbang nodded. indeed, these were issues that needed consideration. so, what specifically do you need us to do? huang yingtian asked. please ask the cultural relics bureau to help me. allow me to visit japan under the pretext of borrowing artifacts for an exhibition! in this way, they will think that i am going there to exchange artifacts. after all, i still have a few swords which are treasures from japan. hearing this, qin anbang nodded. this was indeed a good strategy. alright. regarding these matters, mr. huang and i will handle them for you! qin anbang was a man of action. once a plan was decided, he would not dilly-dally. i understand that both of you are busy, so i will not hold you for lunch. i have to head back into the mountains, said luo feng. the two men exchanged a glance. they had never been dismissed like this before. to be driven away so abruptly was truly a novelty. but they had to admit, luo feng had a point. without his stature, they wouldnt have come at all.. Chapter 501 - Chapter 501: The Exposure of Sima Yi l s Tomb! The Internet Goes Mad! (2) chapter 501: the exposure of sima yi l s tomb! the internet goes mad! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation everyone was truly busy. by the way, little luo, started huang yingtian, ive heard that there have been incessant rumors recently, saying that sima yis tomb is filled with treasures, enough to rival a nations wealth. many people are hoping to profit from your discovery. we did some digging and it seems that the japanese are the ones responsible for stirring up these rumors, probably to mess with you. upon hearing huang yingtians words, luo feng just chuckled and replied, its not a problem. let them come. the more people there are, the more exciting things will get! old huang, i trust your integrity. if a head of the northeastern three provinces war department cannot keep this secret, then our nation is truly failing! qin anbang stated. huang yingtian might also need to oversee some matters. moreover, the implication behind luo fengs words was that his information was incredibly important and could not be revealed to a fourth person. thank you for your trust, city master qin! huang ying tian expressed his gratitude with a nod. and qin anbang, upon returning, naturally arranged the tasks that luo feng had requested him to do. this meant that in about half a month, some officials from the cultural bureau of relics or the museum were to bring some artifacts to participate in an exhibition in japan. this news had also been disseminated far and wide. when kawashima miyuki, who had been staying in the country hoping to exchange artifacts, saw luo fengs name on the list of participants, she was quite taken aback. this young man is also coming to participate in the exhibition? this seems kind of weird, wasnt he happily treasure hunting in his country? yes, i feel theres a problem! hehe, the problem is not that significant! i think he wants to use those swords to exchange for some of their local artifacts. after all this time, why now? we went through hell and back to exchange those swords back then, and we got rejected, didnt we? hehe, at this point, him coming over to exchange artifacts doesnt surprise me at all! why do you say that? imagine this, after the gold from the tsarist russia came out, it caused a bit of tension between the two empires. he is also worried that we might hold a grudge against him. therefore, bringing the sword over for a personal exchange can be seen as giving us some benefit. its not too difficult for him, is is this a sign of goodwill? since even the beautiful kawashima miyuki knew about this matter, the people at the tokyo museum surely knew as well. since they had reasoned that luo feng was about to return the twin swords to their nation, they felt that there was no longer any need for kawashima miyuki and the others to stay in china. i can finally go back to my hometown! kawashima miyuki looked at her phone. she had downloaded wechat and had been in contact with luo feng. it was the museum that had assigned her to lure luo feng. their conversations were growing increasingly ambiguous. luo feng was provocative enough. every time they chatted, he always managed to flirt back. but since this time they took the initiative to exchange, we dont need to give them too much. since they didnt exchange for 100 artifacts before, this time we can just throw out 30 or so artifacts to him, and not the good ones at that! the director of the tokyo museum laughed in satisfaction at this moment. although the tsarist gold was obtained by luo feng, their museum had gained tangible benefits. several national treasures were about to be returned to their halls. by the way, kawashima miyuki, they said, upon returning to japan, you must continue your task! continue? kawashima miyuki was baffled. wasnt her task just to retrieve those few swords? now the owners were voluntarily offering to exchange them. what other duties could she have? of course, continue to interact with him. such talent, if retained in our sakura nation, would greatly benefit us. although we dont possess many underground relics, were bound to have some. more importantly, his techniques in maritime treasure hunting are impressive. you should know, the sea is the place with the most treasures in the world! the curator laughed with glee. the prospect of utilizing such talent for personal gain was delightful indeed. but i suppose luo feng wouldnt choose to serve us, right? this mans patriotism runs deep, kawashima miyuki voiced her thoughts. no worries, im sure he can be enticed to stay in our nation. what our sakura nation doesnt lack, are women who can soften a man to his core, after all! the curator chuckled. as for serving men there was probably no one more professional in the world than this little japanese lady. luo feng, it seems theres news online that youre heading to the sakura nation? at the moment, luo feng was leading his wealthy followers on a treasure hunt. the inquirer was naturally su meiji. yes! luo feng nodded. when are you leaving? are you really going to attend the exhibition? qin rubing felt that luo feng probably didnt have such leisure. approximately half a month from now. as for going there, the main purpose isnt the exhibition. theres something else i wish to achieve there. as for his three women luo feng trusted them deeply. even though su meiji was not fully won over, having never even shared a single kiss but that time she had rested on his shoulder, luo feng knew that she had definitely acknowledged him. she probably knew about his affairs with li shishi and qin rubing. but had chosen to not mention a single thing. she must have accepted it. it was just that luo feng was currently very busy and hadnt had the time to win over this unparalleled beauty. in a blink of an eye, five days had passed. the journey was filled with low hills, which made for swift progress. along the way, there were only some insignificant goods. all of said goods were given to the wealthy followers. i say, host, where exactly is sima yis tomb? zhuge liangs treasure map seems too fake, i think its a total fabrication! they had been at the changbai mountains for quite some time. although there were surprises, their main task had not started. on the twelfth day, luo feng arrived at qianshan. qianshan is a branch of changbai mountain, known as the pearl of the northeast. the climate here was not as cold as in the changbai mountains, and luo feng and the wealthy followers had changed into lighter clothes. as for the three beauties, the audience could once again see those little flirtatious pandas. it was indeed a privilege for the viewers. but the most they could do was leer at them. luo feng, on the other hand, could nestle against them every day. everyone, rest at the hotel today. tomorrow morning, well set off for qianshan! after changing clothes, at the foot of qianshan, he purchased some necessary supplies. then luo feng ended the livestream. he asked everyone to rest. right after, he also made an appointment with qin rubing and li shishi to play a three-person team game. luo feng was quite excited. however, once news broke that luo feng was staying at the foot of qianshan, the internet immediately went wild. everyone was claiming that sima yis tomb was located in qianshan.. Chapter 506 - Chapter 506: The Disappearance of Sima Yi’s Tomb! An Entire Mountain Vanished! (1) chapter 506: the disappearance of sima yis tomb! an entire mountain vanished! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation upon boarding the helicopter, luo feng had already grasped the comprehensive layout of the thousand hills. firstly, the thousand hills were the site of a dragon vein, a ley line that pervaded the entire landscape. however, this was not a genuine dragon vein, as it did not possess the caliber of a latent dragon vein, and more so resembled a pseudo-dragon. what was there to sever in such a dragon vein? secondly, this dragon vein had been disrupted by humans. both the pavilions and ancient wells had been constructed with the specific intent of interrupting this dragon vein. thirdly, although no traces could be found to date the age of the ancient well, luo feng inferred from the pavilions scattered across the thousand hills dragon vein that they were likely built during the same era. luo feng had initially guessed that the individual responsible for severing the dragon vein was none other than liu bowen. little luo, have you made any new discoveries? came a voice over the phone. upon finishing his aerial survey, luo feng had called the director of the huaxia cultural relics bureau. the director, aware of luo fengs exploration in the thousand hills, inquired about his findings. nothing particularly striking has been discovered yet; im still investigating. can the bureau confirm the construction dates of the various temples and taoist institutions in the thousand hills? what do you need this information for? it will certainly be useful! very well, provide me with the names, and ill look it up for you. after ending the call, luo feng organized the names of these temples and sent them over. being the director, the mans efficiency was commendable. in just over ten minutes, he had gathered most of the information luo feng had requested. one of the temples had been built during the tang dynasty and had been relocated and rebuilt during the hongwu era. the remaining temples were also constructed during the hongwu period. these temples validated luo fengs hypothesis C they were part of the operation to sever the dragon vein. commence a level-three scan! he ordered. afterwards, luo feng needed more evidence, and thus began another scan. when the scan was complete, several treasure markers appeared beneath his feet. luo feng gave a slight smile. there must be another pavilion here. luo feng, what are you laughing at? qin rubing inquired. theres a pavilion beneath us! upon hearing luo fengs statement, everyone present seemed taken aback. they had not even begun digging, yet luo feng was claiming a pavilion was beneath them. it was as if he had x-ray vision. bemused and astounded, they began the excavation. after about ten minutes, they uncovered something. [ ding! youve unearthed a thunder god pillar! ] upon sighting this thunder god pillar, everyone was once again surprised. luo feng had been correct about the pavilion. it seemed as if he had buried the pillar centuries ago himself. it was truly astounding. damn, how did he do that? all he did was claim that there was something beneath us and it ended up being true? dont tell me you can discern a pavilions presence through feng shui? if it werent for the fact that he is luo feng, i would have thought this was a scripted event! luo feng laughed and said, while a pavilion might not be as revealing as an ancient tomb when it comes to feng shui, you can still analyze its patterns! after instructing people to move the thunder god pillar, luo feng resumed his search. sima yis tomb still remained elusive, which caused some anxiety in luo feng. sima yi was a prominent figure in the cao wei era. even if his tomb was located miles away, the feng shui would not be subpar. this area, before the dragon vein was severed, was of pseudo-dragon caliber, fitting for someone of sima yis status. but under such circumstances, how could liu bowen overlook this? a man of his caliber could likely discern the tombs location at a glance. not long after, luo feng excavated another ancient well. [ ding, ancient well from the ming dynasty, value: 20 million! ] it was evident that the items beneath the well had not changed, they were still stone pegs engraved with dragons. similarly, the wells stone cover was also adorned with dragon carvings. half an hour later, luo feng initiated another level-three scan. damn, why are there so many pavilions and ancient wells? are there even more in the mountains? im losing it, can we stop finding these repetitive things? the treasure hunters scattered around, envious of luo fengs continuous discoveries of ancient wells, while luo feng himself felt somewhat exasperated. indeed, without comparison, there is no disappointment to be had. by the evening of the third day, luo feng had excavated a total of twenty-nine ancient wells. after an evening spent discussing the ancient wells with two beautiful women, they embraced each other and fell asleep. it was an improvement from just sleeping after a long day of work. although qin rubing was a novice in comparison to luo feng, the conversation kept them engaged. level-three scan! on the morning of the fourth day, luo feng set off once again. after the scan was completed, a scattering of treasure markers nearby caught luo fengs attention. upon closer inspection, luo feng was somewhat speechless C the shape resembled a thunder god pillar. he made his way towards the east of the thousand hills. night fell in the blink of an eye, and luo feng led everyone to set up camp and rest. in the morning, luo feng arrived at the peak of the thousand hills, looking for an open, unobstructed location. shortly, several mountain peaks appeared before luo feng. nine peaks lay ahead.. Chapter 507 - Chapter 507: The Disappearance of Sima Yi l s Tomb! An Entire Mountain Vanished! (2) chapter 507: the disappearance of sima yi l s tomb! an entire mountain vanished! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng knew that the feng shui here was of the highest quality amongst all the mountains. if the dragon vein had not been severed, this place was clearly where the dragons energy was gathered. initiate level three scan! he commanded. he quietly waited for the scan to finish, taking in the view of the mountain peaks before him. of the nine peaks, the collective formation had the best feng shui. however, if considered individually, the fourth was the finest. over a hundred marked points? and theyre scattered? seeing this, luo feng knew that such a situation did not indicate an ancient tomb. could it be that the information from kong ming was wrong? or perhaps sima yi favored a minimalist burial? after unearthing the treasures, most of them were medicinal herbs and a few scattered ancient relics. the few outstanding pieces, though valued at thousands, were nothing more than some bowls from the ming or qing dynasty. when will we find sima yis tomb, host? a viewer asked. exactly, we havent even seen a single tomb brick for days. this is so frustrating! complained another viewer. at this point, luo feng was not concerned with preserving his dignity. he shook his head and confessed, we really cant find it this time! what the hell? does the host not have any leads? one asked. could it be that zhuge liang deceived us? wasnt it said that theres an ancient tomb here? what a waste of a trip. zhuge liang should compensate the host for the expenses! you should go ask for compensation in the underworld! well, at least we got those stone nails and thunder god columns, its not a wasted trip after all! anchor, why dont you tell us whats up with these ancient wells? luo feng smiled and replied, alright, ill explain the situation with the ancient wells. theyre likely constructed during the hongwu period, just like the pavilions. when we first dug up the wells, i began to suspect that this was once an ancient village. but if we cant find any village remnants, then it couldnt have been wells dug by villagers. however, when i saw the stone nails, i had a new theory. the existence of numerous pavilions and wells in such deep mountains and old forests is strange in itself, and they all bear dragon patterns. its like they were built by the imperial construction department back in the day, all pointing to the fact that this was an imperial act, possibly conducted by zhu yuanzhang. and in feng shui, some people use stone nails to disrupt it, to bury gold and suppress royal energy. the principle is the same. i had a good look at the entire range of mountains from the helicopter. there are dragon veins here, although not strong, they can still be considered as pseudo dragon veins. the locations of these ancient wells and pavilions are all located at the junctions of the dragon veins. someone intentionally severed these dragon veins! luo feng revealed all he knew. some understood, while others did not. but there was nothing more luo feng could do. he had already simplified it as much as possible. severing dragon veins, is there such a thing? its simple. ancient emperors were afraid of rebellions, so they liked to do things like this! zhu yuanzhang did this? did he come himself, or did he send someone? he definitely sent someone. did zhu yuanzhang have time to do such things? luo feng noted that some among the crowd were curious about who zhu yuanzhang might have dispatched for such a mission, so he ventured, during zhu yuanzhangs reign, in the hongwu era, dragon veins were severed. can you guess who might have been responsible? could it have been liu bowen? qin rubing posed the question almost immediately. she was quite knowledgeable about history. however, luo feng, isnt all this based on folklore? su meiji had also heard of the tale of liu bowen being tasked with severing the dragon veins, but she felt these stories were defamatory towards zhu yuanzhang. folklore is such that we can neither dismiss it nor completely trust it. however, now that all the evidence points towards someone severing the dragon veins, we must reconsider the folklore! luo feng retorted. luo feng, i recall you saying that severing dragon veins isnt an easy task. it often involves leveling an entire mountain or drastically altering the landscape, doesnt it? su meiji, recalling luo fengs past words, began to analyze the situation. indeed. if we are dealing with real dragon veins, severing them indeed demands considerable effort and disruption of the existing grand layout. however, for pseudo dragon veins, i do not believe such measures are necessary! luo feng explained. so if a dragon vein is excavated, does it become defunct? not necessarily. the feng shui of dragon veins is superb. even if they are destroyed, they wont worsen significantly. they simply will not be as potent as before. for example, a genuine dragon vein, if disturbed by mountain excavation, would become a pseudo dragon vein, luo feng concluded. at this point, luo feng suddenly thought of something and his eyes lit up. yes, of course. why would liu bowen bother severing a pseudo dragon vein? but what if this location was truly a dragon vein site? what we see now could simply be the altered layout, a layout severed and transformed into a pseudo dragon vein configuration. what if nothing has changed over these thousands of years and its actually a real dragon layout? could it be possible that liu bowen had leveled an entire mountain? no wonder they say that this area, as kong ming claimed, originally had a thousand peaks. prior to the hongwu period, there indeed were a thousand, but now there are only 999! previously, luo feng had hypothesized that the ancient people simply could not count properly. they had claimed a thousand peaks when there were clearly only 999. but it seemed the fault wasnt with the ancients. luo feng himself was the one who had made a mistake. with this realization, luo fengs gaze swiftly moved to the fourth peak. severing dragon veins wasnt as simple as leveling any mountain and then the dragon vein would disappear. to sever a dragon vein, one had to select a mountain where the dragons energy was concentrated. and the place where the dragons energy concentrated was precisely here. the mountain that had been leveled should be nearby. if there was another peak here, the current fifth peak would become the sixth. the fourth peak would then be the original fifth. because a mountain was missing, there was a slight discrepancy with kong mings records. could sima yis tomb be on the fourth peak? this thought brought a rush of excitement to luo feng. if this were the case, many things would begin to make sense. the feng shui of the neighboring peak was clearly superior. sima yis geomancy master must have been quite competent. all frustration was wiped clean from luo fengs heart, replaced with a burgeoning smile. the three ladies by his side. seeing t 1110 fengs laughter. understood that the truth was likely within grasp. they knew better than to ask questions and disrupt their mans train of thought. instead, they quietly waited. activate a level five scan! stationed at a high vantage point, luo feng initiated a wide-range scan that encompassed all the peaks in sight.. Chapter 516 - Chapter 516: The True Artifact of Master Sima Yi! A Real Recluse! (1) chapter 516: the true artifact of master sima yi! a real recluse! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation is this the art of war in twelve strategies , genuinely written by zhuge liang? what are you thinking? how could it be? at best, its a handwritten copy! even a handwritten copy works! didnt i remember that zhuge liangs art of war in twelve strategies was lost to the world? luo feng shook his head and said, not exactly lost, its just that theres a significant gap in what is available in the market. however, what we have found is undoubtedly the most complete version because sima yi and zhuge liang were almost contemporaries. no, they were contemporaries; its just that sima yi outlived zhuge liang by a few years! luo feng pondered. indeed, to defeat your enemy, you must first understand them. if sima yi were to defeat zhuge liang, the first thing to do would be to understand zhuge liang, and familiarize himself with the military strategies he had read. the military books he had read. soon, luo fengs gaze moved to another stone table. there seemed to be something resembling a scroll. during the three kingdoms era, most writings were on bamboo slips, but now there was something that looked like a scroll, which caught luo fengs attention. is this a painting from the three kingdoms era? on the stone table were three scrolls. luo feng could hardly believe his eyes. paintings and books from the three kingdoms era, preserved on paper, were worth more than one could imagine. damn, is this a painting? its unclear if its a painting, but even just the discovery of paper itself is impressive! could it be another three final directives ? what is this? it probably depicts sima yis contributions to cao wei as a minister, which would typically be written after his death, not during his lifetime! there must be three final directives, its sima yis will, it has to be there! three items, i think theyre it! when they arrived at sima yis tomb. many people online began to speculate about the existence of the three final directives. now they saw three objects that looked like paintings. everyone started getting curious. perhaps because the ancient tomb isolated the air, and the temperature and humidity underground were kept within a constant range. moreover, no one had disturbed it for many years. therefore, luo feng was wary of touching these items. as soon as they encountered air, these scrolls could easily deteriorate, and they were likely incredibly valuable antiques. with great care, luo feng slowly unfurled the scroll. he felt the material. it didnt feel like paper, but rather more akin to animal skin. that eased his mind a bit. after all, animal skin was much more stable than paper, making it easier to preserve. after unrolling the scroll, it was filled with powerful and rhythmically written official script. huai si yue? zai sheng po? luo feng read while translating in his mind. when he read the last character. his eyes lit up. this is indeed the three final directives! when luo feng voiced this thought, a collective gasp across the nation could be heard. damn, is this real? how can you tell, i cant understand any of it! what does it say? luo feng began to explain: in essence, it describes sima yi waking up in the morning, brushing his teeth, meeting his ministers, telling them about his severe illness, that his life is drawing to a close, and his contributions to cao wei over the years it was like an epitaph in some ways, but different in others. for example, this text was much more detailed than an epitaph. after reading it, luo feng thought, wasnt sima yi truly a loyal minister? he was completely dedicated to his duty, even until death. damn, tnls guy really knows now to sing ms own praises! i finally understand, sima yi didnt consider becoming an emperor during his lifetime! if he had wanted to become the emperor, there wouldnt be these three final directives! its not quite like that, think about it, even if he wanted to become an emperor, he didnt have time, he was near death! after causing the incident at gaoping tombs, how could he still claim to be a loyal minister? who wrote this? luo feng looked at the signature and said, the writer is wei guan! who is he? was he a calligrapher during the cao wei era? werent calligraphers more prominent during the jin dynasty? luo feng explained: wei guan (220-291), courtesy name boyu, was from anyi county, hedong commandery. he was a key minister and calligrapher from the late cao wei to early western jin period, son of wei ji, a cao wei minister. wei guan came from an official family. he served in cao wei when he was young, holding positions such as lang of the secretariat, regular palace attendant, and palace attendant. later, he participated in the conquest of shu as a commander and supervisor. after the fall of shu han, he and zhong hui arrested deng ai; during zhong huis rebellion, he successfully quelled the revolt and ordered tian xu to kill deng ai and his son. after returning, he was appointed as general who stabilizes the east, duke of ziyang. after the establishment of the jin dynasty, he held positions like governor of qing and you provinces, general who conquers the east, and due to his achievements, he was promoted to duke of ziyang. later he returned to the court as prefect of the masters of writing, palace attendant, and then promoted to minister of works and tutor to the crown prince. he later resigned and was appointed grand guardian. after emperor hui of jin ascended to the throne, he opposed empress jia and eventually perished along with his entire family during a political upheaval at the age of seventy-two. wei guan excelled in clerical and cursive scripts. not only was he proficient in various styles, but he also learned from the strengths of the ancients, making him a creative calligrapher. zhang huaiyu of the tang dynasty evaluated his cursive script as divine in his shu duan.. Chapter 517 - Chapter 517: The True Artifact of Master Sima Yi! A Real Recluse! (2) chapter 517: the true artifact of master sima yi! a real recluse! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation having shared a set of information that seemed almost copied from the interne ot, luo feng continued, you guys claimed that calligraphers emerged only during the jin dynasty, but that is incorrect. the first famous calligrapher goes back to li si who belonged to the qin dynasty. im sure you understand that his calligraphy was excellent; the eight characters on the imperial seal were his work: having received the mandate from heaven, may the emperor lead a long and prosperous life. there were also numerous calligraphers during the cao wei period, and sima yi himself was one of the foremost. i wonder if this tomb contains any of sima yis works as grave goods! sima yi was a calligrapher, too? incredible! ive heard of it, but ive never seen it! after all, in that era, most writing was done on bamboo slips. very little paper has survived! in other dlaces. this might have been true. but in a tomb of sima yis caliber, a large number of calligraphy works would undoubtedly have been preserved. while paper might have been costly for commoners of the past, for a person like sima yi, it was no issue at all. after all, he was the one in power during the latter part of the cao wei period, and even prior to that, he belonged to the ruling class. how could he not afford paper? after storing away the precious and invaluable three final directives, luo feng continued to move forward. at a glance. the remaining stone tables were all laden with scrolls. each table held one. picking one up, luo feng started reading. it appeared to be a record of events, accompanied by many exclamations. upon reaching the signature at the end. luo fengs eyes widened. was it kongming? why is it that ancient characters are so pleasing to the eye? they are so refreshing! did the old thief sima write this? i saw the signature. it seems like it was written by kongming, not sima yi! holy cow, how can it be possible? written by kongming? found in sima yis tomb? if the signature is indeed kongmings, its not a copy, but an original work! is it really kongming? are you saying sima yi stole kongmings original work? indeed, kongmings original work would not be given to sima yi, right? they were enemies! darn it, another original of zhuge liang surfaced, this thing must be worth a fortune! jealousy makes me look devastated! upon closer inspection, luo feng laughed and said, this kongming is not the kongming you think he is. to put it more elegantly, this kongming is not that kongming you all know of! what do you mean, old luo? i can recognize the characters kongming, even though theyre written in clerical script. yeah, theyre clearly the characters for kongming in clerical script! luo feng said, i have seen zhuge liangs calligraphy. this is definitely not written by the same person! different people, even in ancient times, have distinctive handwriting. modern people have their own handwriting, as did the ancients. especially in the realm of calligraphy. many peoples handwriting becomes a trend. everyone tries to imitate it. for example, in the song dynasty, the handwriting of cai taishi became a style known as cai style. luo feng spoke, during the era of the three kingdoms, there were two individuals known as kongming. one was zhuge liang, and the other was called hu zhao! he was also known as kongming, but he was a true hermit. even yuan shao and cao cao, both sought him out, desiring him to leave his seclusion, but they were all turned down! wait, it was hu zhao? who is this person? why does everyone seem so excited? this man was truly formidable. i can nnly gay that this man was indeed formidable! enough said, i know who this man is! quick, tell us, im getting curious. its alright that yuan shao was rejected, but even cao cao who had been refused, this man really seems to be formidable! hahaha, who else could this man be but sima yis teacher? i remember now, i almost forgot! indeed, he was sima yis teacher! is there any chance that this was written by zhuge liang? luo feng said, its not possible. the content of this scroll was written casually, discussing mundane life events. moreover, he was sima yis teacher, its logical for his work to have ended up in sima yis hands. how could it possibly be a true work of zhuge liangs? also, i have mentioned, the handwriting is different! the authentic calligraphy of hu zhao. almost none have survived to this day. only stone tablets. however, stone tablets could easily distort the truth, they lack the authenticity of paper, preventing people from truly experiencing the powerful meaning within his works. hu zhaos reputation in the world of calligraphy, while not as renowned as those of later generations, he could still be considered a grandmaster of his time. luo feng did not look for long, and he soon turned his gaze to another stone platform. again, there was a scroll. and it was also in regular script. speaking of calligraphy, the jin dynasty was indispensable, and so was the period of the three kingdoms. calligraphers of the three kingdoms era all shared one characteristic, they were all experts in multiple forms, every calligrapher was proficient in clerical script, seal script, cursive script and more. such productive ability was indeed formidable, unlike in later periods, where each calligrapher mastered only one or two forms. upon further thought, this was the early period of calligraphy. since paper had not yet emerged and been popularized, there were not many masters. this allowed them to become famous simply by writing. but once paper appeared, anyone with a bit of wealth could write, and with so many masters around, it became impossible to be universally proficient and famous. take gaming for instance, in the early stages, there were not many professional players, those who were merely slightly better could become gods, become champions. but later, as the number of professional players grew, those selected from high schools, they began to fall behind. this script, why does it seem so familiar? while viewing this work, luo feng quickly recalled. he discovered that the content seemed familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere before, giving him a feeling of dj? vu. is this the preface to the orchid pavilion? this calligraphy was very similar to the preface to the orchid pavilion that luo feng had seen before. it was almost as if they came from the same source. if this were not sima yis tomb, he would have suspected it to be a genuine piece by wang xizhi. after all, no matter what, sima yi was from the cao wei period, there could not possibly be works from later generations. yuan chang? its yuan changs signature? this is quite famous, isnt it! do you all want to know what work it is? upon seeing the signature, luo feng knew what the work was. Chapter 518 - Chapter 518: Ancestral Master, Wang Xizhi! The chapter 518: ancestral master, wang xizhi! the progenitor of calligraphy! the massacre by sima yi! (1) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation where in heavens name is my royal translator? come forward and interpret these contents! one viewer exclaimed. brother, are you seriously telling me you dont understand this document? another questioned incredulously. this is the he jie table another one declared. luo feng spoke up, indeed, it is the he jie table. essentially, its about the protagonists joy upon learning that guan yu had suffered a military defeat and was injured. this protagonist is it zhong yao? one inquired. absolutely, its zhong yao, luo feng nodded. i know this man. if memory serves, he was a calligrapher too? luo feng said, not only could zhong yao do calligraphy, but he was also a renowned calligrapher during the three kingdoms era. if he claimed to be the best, no one else would dare call themselves second. is he that formidable? whos more impressive between him and hu zhao? luo feng replied, hu zhao is of course no match for yao! he falls short by comparison. i thought these two studied under the same teacher? really? these two individuals had the same tutor? is that even possible? luo feng nodded, indeed, they shared a tutor, a man of great renown, liu desheng. liu desheng? ana 1 am anay lau: hananar? luo feng chuckled, liu desheng was a han dynasty calligrapher, considered the ancestor of cursive script. even wang xizhi would have to call him ancestral master. what does this have to do with wang xizhi? exactly! theyre generations apart! luo feng explained, theres indeed a connection. you see, the heritage of calligraphy is vital for calligraphers. ancient records show that cai yong learned from a divine man, and passed his knowledge to cui yuan and cai wenji. cai wenji then taught zhong yao, who taught lady wei, who finally passed it on to wang xizhi. damn, thats absurd. so, all this calligraphy is divinely transmitted? it didnt evolve or get invented by humans? are you being obtuse? these are mythical tales, you dont have to take them seriously. if you do, youve already lost, got it? regardless of the myth, wang xizhi indeed would have to call him ancestral master. zhong yaos works, i reckon theyre worth a fortune! luo feng carefully stored the calligraphy works and resumed his exploration. there were more calligraphy pieces ahead. all of them were the works of zhong yao. several of them were even creations of sima yi himself. leaving aside the value of the han dynasty imperial jade seal, each of these calligraphy pieces could be sold for a tremendous amount, possibly fetching astronomical prices. after all, the ink treasures of the great calligraphers from the three kingdoms era were truly rare. unlike those from the tang, song, yuan, ming, and qing dynasties. especially the ming and qing dynasties. numerous peoples calligraphy had practically become commonplace. because by then, the art of paper-making was well developed, hence their works were easily preserved. luo feng proceeded forward. next were weapons, each occupying the space of a stone platform. there were nine weapons in total. sima yi was not only a strategist but also a warrior. after making a round, luo feng returned to the front of the coffin. inside the coffin, according to the system, was just one treasure marker, likely a body. at most, the body was clad in a suit made of jade and threaded with gold. luo feng did not open it, but instead turned to leave. this tomb of sima yi seems quite modest. theres indeed not much of value. no gold or silver. hes really something else. though his remaining ink treasures are valuable, at his time, he wouldnt know these would be worth more than gold or silver. thats right, its only appreciated in value over time. back then, calligraphy wasnt so sought after. in short, sima yi didnt realize these ink treasures would be worth much more than piles of gold and jewels. so, it was a modest burial after all. luo feng also felt that was the case. even though these calligraphers had some renown at the time. who could have anticipated their works would be so valuable today? merely placing some famous calligraphers works could indeed be considered a modest burial. soon after, luo feng toured around the tomb chamber. minutes later. luo feng chuckled to himself. the main burial chamber indeed had quicksand surrounding it, as sand had seeped in. had they forcibly opened it from the outside. the tomb could have ended up buried in the quicksand. little luo, little luo, ive finally found you! where have you been wandering off to? however, after luo feng had made several rounds around the main burial chamber. gu santong found luo feng. ive been circling the main burial chamber. the quicksand burial is indeed real. if we had forced our way in from outside, we could have been buried in the quicksand, luo feng said with a smile. little luo, let me tell you something. do you know who those effigies represent? gu santong seemed quite excited about this, his mouth foaming slightly. oh? do these people have historical records? luo feng asked. when he saw those terracotta figures, they were just common names like zhang san and li si. since luo feng didnt recognize them, he hadnt paid much attention. seeing gu santongs expression now, could those people actually be important figures? Chapter 519 - Chapter 519: Ancestral Master, Wang Xizhi! The chapter 519: ancestral master, wang xizhi! the progenitor of calligraphy! the massacre by sima yi! (2) translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation a distinguished lineage, these people possessed. indeed, they were not of insignificant origin. gu santong intentionally kept his audience in suspense, smiling as he said, do you know how many of these effigies there are? in his heart, luo feng had quietly made an estimate. he spoke, about four or five hundred, i suppose! after all, luo feng had seen them one by one. though he had not counted them. he still had an idea of the approximate number. correct, the confirmed count is indeed 470! gu santong declared. now, consider where we are! this place is, of course, qianshan! luo feng answered without hesitation. no, i mean during the three kingdoms period, what was this place known as? gu santong posed the question again. if youre referring to the three kingdoms period, it was liaodong commandery! luo feng responded. thats right, it was liaodong commandery! gu santong confirmed. do you know why sima yi came to liaodong commandery in the first place? war? luo feng responded quickly, adding, against the yan kingdom? hearing this, gu santong felt a pang of disappointment and regret, chuckling as he said, speaking with a person of your intellect really leaves one without a sense of accomplishment! however, many of those standing nearby were truly confused. what was going on? why was everyone befuddled? what does the yan kingdom have to do with this? indeed, liaodong commandery was once the land of the yan kingdom, but what does this have to do with sima yi? please explain, i do not understand! what are the host and this professor gu up to? gu santong spoke, i discovered a few effigies along the side of the burial chamber, one of which is named gongsun yuan! although luo feng had already guessed it. he was still shocked when he heard gu santong say this. he knew that sima yi was cruel. but he had not expected him to be this ruthless. the audience, upon hearing this name, were momentarily dumbfounded. gongsun yuan? i cant believe its him! i understand what happened now! did sima yi even spare the dead? victors write history. i think what sima yi did wasnt wrong! you think its okay to kill someone and then turn them into a tomb guardian? is that what you call not wrong? people nowadays glorify heroes from the water margin, claiming they were all great men. but some from the newer generations feel superior, asserting that there were hardly any true heroes in the water margin, and that their deeds were unheroic. it amuses me that these individuals seek to impose modern moral standards upon the ancients. if the ancients were to behold our present-day women, they would likely find all of them deserving of harsh punishment. indeed, modern and ancient moral standards differ. perhaps a thousand years from now, our present moral standards will also be seen as ludicrous. also, those who argue that pan jinlian did nothing seriously wrong by killing wu dalangyou are using present-day moral standards to judge. remember, in that era, infidelity was utterly unacceptable to society. upon hearing this, luo feng was slightly taken aback. these netizens made some valid points. as a child, he thought all the characters in the water margin were heroes. at eighteen or nineteen, influenced by the opinions of some, he felt there were few true heroes in childhood, the heroes of water margin seemed gallant. at the age of eighteen or nineteen, influenced by certain opinions, it appeared few were indeed heroes. as he aged further, only then did he truly comprehend their stories, intertwined with the dynastic backdrop and moral standards of the time. only then could he savor their true essence. gu santong began, these funerary figures, apart from gongsun yuan, all belong to the gongsun clan and the civil and military officials of the yan kingdom of that time. among the gongsun clan, dozens of individuals are here, leaving almost nothing behind. luo feng nodded and inquired, where are their effigies placed? i will show you. gu santong led the way, promptly reaching a stone gate that separated the tomb corridor and the passage. here stood a funerary figure roughly 1.7 meters tall. on a stone tablet on the ground, gongsun yuans name was inscribed. such a pitiful sight. utterly tragic. even in death, he was made to serve as a security guard for sima yi, guarding the tomb. recalling the war with sima yi, after his victory, gongsun yuans entire family, accomplices, and bureaucrats, nearly a hundred people, were slaughtered. even a massacre of the city was conducted. little luo, is there a way to open the ancient tomb from inside? gu santong looked around before he asked. after all, if one were to keep digging from below, it would indeed make matters rather complicated. at the moment, it seems not, but there are other ways. lets go up first and discuss, luo feng proposed. swiftly, they made it to the surface. gu santong called over other members of the archaeological team, all gathered around luo feng. little luo, quickly share your idea! gu santong urged. luo feng nodded and began, upon my observation inside, in the access corridor and the main burial chamber, i found patches of quicksand. i do not recommend prying open the stone bricks from outside, considering the high risk. the best method is to direct these patches of quicksand into the tomb corridor. but wouldnt that destroy the tomb corridor? gu santong challenged. luo feng raised his hand to calm gu santong, then continued, if the tomb corridor does not contain relics, we can guide it directly there and excavate later. it wont cause significant damage. the only problem now is that we cannot ascertain the volume of the quicksand. that remains uncertain to me. if indeed the entire outer boundary of the burial chamber is surrounded by quicksand, then a single tomb corridor might not accommodate it all! if there really is a large volume of quicksand, we can only dig more and guide the quicksand out from the tomb corridor. luo fengs proposed solution, though not perfect, had provided a direction. indeed, it was a viable approach. if the tomb corridor could accommodate the volume of quicksand sealed away, then luo fengs plan should work. if it could not, a new excavation would be required to guide the sand out. yu the greats approach to water control advised luo feng to facilitate flow, not obstruct it. could we dig the bottom passage a bit larger? i believe it would be better to first remove those relics, then proceed with the operation, gu santong suggested. we could do so, but enlarging the bottom passage is no minor task, luo feng agreed, but not completely. after all, to enter sima yis tomb, one had to avoid the quicksand from below. such a task below was far from easy.. Chapter 520 - Chapter 520: Onwards, to the Land of Cherry Blossoms! chapter 520: onwards, to the land of cherry blossoms! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation master gu, ill entrust the rest of the matters here to you! i may leave tonight! make decisions on your own for minor affairs. if you require any machinery, contact the relevant parties yourself! if you encounter troublesome situations that you cannot solve, then call me! luo feng could not afford to waste time here. he had to visit the land of cherry blossoms. do you have to leave now? wouldnt it be better to wait until the work here is almost completed? gu santong, somewhat reluctant, spoke up. i cant afford to wait. i have to visit the land of cherry blossoms. ive already been listed in the travel group. after all, it is an international exhibition. its not for tourism, so i cant decide when to go! luo feng expressed his helplessness. his identity if he were to go over there ostentatiously there would definitely be precautions taken. well, then, well take care of things here. we are professionals. normal problems wont trip us up. if we encounter any that we cannot solve, well contact you! gu santong nodded and responded. the main trouble here was transporting the antiquities. but these were essentially engineering problems. there shouldnt be anything else to bother luo feng. hadnt the engineers of huaxia overcome numerous difficulties? a mere ancient tomb was nothing. hello, everyone. i wont be livestreaming for the next couple of days. ill take some time off! luo feng greeted the people in his livestreaming room and turned off his camera. in half an hour, luo feng, who had given some instructions, had already reached the foot of the mountain. this time, luo feng did not ride any military vehicle. instead, he discreetly took a taxi straight to the airport. of course, even though he was in a taxi, this time, the taxi driver had quite the honor. there were about a dozen private police cars accompanying them. front and rear, left side. they were all closely guarded. but the cheerful driver was oblivious. he also didnt recognize luo feng, who was sitting in the back seat with a mask on. at nine in the evening, luo feng arrived in jingcheng. the jungle blade and the swallowtail hoe, both miraculous items, were of course, essential to bring along. of course, there was also the secretary from the side of the lord of jingcheng, who personally came to secretly escort luo feng part of the way. mr. luo, have the matters at qianshan been handled? ah, theyre handled. im sorry for troubling you, secretary long, to personally come to see me off. no problem. the city master is busy and cannot personally come to see you off. he wanted me to apologize on his behalf. at a small restaurant, secretary long treated luo feng to some food. then the two went to a hotel. this place was, of course, the accommodation for the team traveling abroad for the cultural relics exhibition. luo feng would not be going there alone. he was going with the team. of course, luo fengs movements would be known. but the cover story was that luo feng was there to exchange a few national treasures of the land of cherry blossoms. as stated before, this was just a cover. the real purpose was to find the vast amount of cultural relics stored on jiros farm. after freshening up. luo feng lay alone on the large bed. the sound of dripping water in the bathroom. naturally, the source of the dripping water was li shishi. because qin rubing had to stay in qianshan to help professor gu santong with some matters, she had not accompanied luo feng on his trip to japan. as for li shishi, she joined the overseas team. after all, li shishi expressed concern that luo feng would not be accustomed to having no women around, so she decided to accompany him. she also knew that this guy, ever since their affair, has wanted her to tag along with him almost always. not having her around was uncomfortable for him, she reckoned. at this moment, luo feng had a map of the land of cherry blossoms in his hands. their team was mainly going there to exchange views with the museums. the tokyo museum was naturally one of them. then there was the nezu museum. eisei bunko museum. and so on. in the land of cherry blossoms, people like kawashima miyuki had already received a phone call. although this n?lve young lady was always a bit silly, her superiors knew that as a person who possessed such a high level of beauty, especially a naive beauty, sne could easily deceive intelligent people. after all, from their previous encounters, they knew luo feng had a good impression of kawashima miyuki. but soon, the news that luo feng would travel to the land of cherry blossoms with the team was fermenting online and gaining popularity. the number of followers was at least in the millions. nothing happened overnight. at about five or six oclock the next day, luo feng opened his eyes to see a beauty in his arms. gently lifting the silky arm wrapped around his neck, luo feng started to dress and wash up. in a little while, li shishi woke up as well, and started dressing and applying makeup. long jianfei from the palace museum had also arrived at the airport. little luo, let me ask you, have you really thought this through? as soon as long jianfei met luo feng, he asked. what is it that i should have thought through? luo feng was somewhat puzzled and asked back. of course, its about the exchange of the two national treasures of the land of cherry blossoms! long jianfei replied.. Chapter 521 - Chapter 521: The Charms of the Cherry Blossom Country, a Must-visit! chapter 521: the charms of the cherry blossom country, a must-visit! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation word came unexpectedly to long jianfei that luo feng had proposed the idea of facilitating such an exchange. luo feng cheerfully responded, lets first head there and see what artifacts are on offer! long jianfei did not comment, merely nodding in agreement. in other words, luo fengs proposal was indicative of his intent to explore, but not necessarily to commit to an exchange. around half past seven, luo feng and his teams plane began its ascent. by eleven-thirty, they had already landed at the airport in tokyo. curiously, luo feng asked, elder long, is this your first visit here? elder long shook his head, i have had the opportunity to come before. i was here for discussions about some artifacts years ago, and i even learned some basic japanese! luo feng nodded, then asked, have you ever visited shinjuku? long jianfei seemed confused, what place is that? i have never heard of it. luo feng elaborated, the district known for its song and dance! long jianfei seemed to understand, and quickly replied, of course i havent been there. how could i have if i had never even heard of it before! i havent heard of it either, but it sounds like a legitimate place, doesnt it? yes, it does sound quite legitimate! the remaining team members, sharing these thoughts, brought a bitter smile to luo fengs face. what a farce. you could at least try to make it more believable. anyone could tell you knew of this place. however, luo feng did not press further. it was just a lighthearted topic, after all. long jianfei changed the subject, the international museums lack of courtesy is astonishing. we arrived, and there was no one to greet us. how outrageous! do they think we are here begging them, thus the display of arrogance? it does seem quite arrogant! during such visits and artifact exhibitions, it was common to have a designated host who would warmly welcome the guests. for instance, if a foreign delegation visited china, they would be accommodated in a five-star hotel, and important figures would be there to greet them. despite past conflicts, a visiting guest was always a friend. as the old chinese saying goes, isnt it a joy to have friends coming from afar? in terms of this magnanimity, china has always been a country known for its politeness, and this is no empty claim. places like japan and korea, on the other hand, have shown much less hospitality. now, the museum director from the palace museum, which is one of the largest in china, had arrived, and yet there was no one to receive him. moreover, there was also luo feng. although luo feng held no official position, his name was well-known internationally. yet, was there no one to receive even him? however, neither of them minded the lack of reception. they merely found the hosts to be rather petty. did they genuinely think they had the upper hand this time? upon leaving the airport, the team hailed a taxi, with elder long demonstrating his rudimentary japanese skills. luo feng sat in the front passenger seat, while the others took the back seats. mr. luo, whats interesting about the district you mentioned earlier? a team member suddenly asked. umm, luo feng was momentarily speechless. after a few seconds of silence, he said, i dont know, this is my first time visiting the cherry blossom country. i merely mentioned it based on what ive read online. long jianfei suggested, if everyone wants to go, we can visit after the exchange is done. i, too, enjoy exploring local cultures! saying this, he glanced at luo feng and chuckled. yes, it would indeed be a good opportunity to broaden our horizons. luo feng responded with a smile, remaining silent. this old man, long jianfei, was harder to read than expected. playing coy, indeed. he should have just admitted his interest. speaking of studying other countries cultures, that was a bit much. around twelve, luo feng and his team arrived at a moderately luxurious hotel. the price, while not exorbitant, was around seven to eight hundred per night, a mid-range hotel. after checking in, everyone went to their respective rooms to settle their belongings. luo feng requested a couples room. the only couple in the team. everyone knew that li shishi was luo fengs woman, so there was nothing surprising. as for luo feng having another woman, qin rubing, everyone was aware of this as well. su meiji had also had an encounter with him. with the time they had spent together, who didnt know these things? apparently, the rumor that qin rubing and li shishi were sharing luo feng had also gotten out. who knew who had spilled the beans? regardless, several people were aware. lets grab a bite to eat first. after that, well plan our next step. upon arriving in the cherry blossom country, it was natural to taste the local specialties. after all, one cant come to a place like this and not indulge in the cuisine, right? Chapter 522 - Chapter 522: The Return of Kawashima Miyuki! chapter 522: the return of kawashima miyuki! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation tomorrow morning at nine oclock, we will be visiting the tokyo museum for an exhibit. our primary goal is to procure the taotie mask, the qibao bas-relief, and wang xizhis great embrace! these words were spoken by long jianfei during their meal. the atmosphere instantly grew solemn. i think this will not be an easy task! yes, indeed. it is too difficult; these people might not even agree! luo feng spoke, are we heading towards nara this time? i will check the map, long jianfei pulled out his mobile phone, no, not nara this time, but we will be visiting osaka, which is quite close to nara! hahaha, id like to go there and see the deers! everyones gaze immediately turned stern. you are a grown man, visiting the land of cherry blossoms, just to see the deers? ignoring their stern looks, luo feng spoke, we have been digging for over half a year; it is indeed tiring. taking this opportunity to tour the place seems like a good idea! long jianfei sipped his tea and responded, little luo, you are usually too focused. its about time to take a break. the scenery here is nice. once we finish this task, we can explore the place together. why not start from tokyo? the night scenery here is something you cannot experience back home! luo feng was speechless. are they going to start discussing the characteristics of the land of cherry blossoms again? are you really interested in the scenery? or are you just envious? i will go out for a walk. see you all tomorrow. luo feng stood up. where are you going? just wandering around, perhaps ill even start a live stream. luo feng then left the restaurant and started a live stream on his mobile phone. damn, is the host live? isnt he going to the cherry blossom region? this place looks familiar, is it tokyo? has old luo already gone to japan? luo feng confirmed, yes, i have reached tokyo. tomorrow, i will go to the tokyo museum. now, i will just wander around. maybe ill rent a car later and start a road trip! why go abroad when we have good scenery at home? fool, the host has been all over our country, and we are already bored of it! are you going to do a song and dance? you can go there! luo feng rolled his eyes and walked around aimlessly. the purpose of this trip wasnt really about the museum relic exchanges. if it was not too conspicuous, luo feng would already be rushing to the farm. but it was necessary to be discreet, considering this was not their home country. mr. luo! at that moment, as luo feng was strolling around, a short-haired girl appeared. its really mr. luo, im your fan! when she saw luo feng, the young girl was somewhat nervous, yet excited. seeing luo feng staring blankly at her, the girl became anxious, and her face grew even redder. ah, hello! luo feng greeted her in japanese. she was surprised, i didnt expect you to speak japanese! of course! can i take a picture with you? no problem! luo feng agreed without hesitation. after all, she was a fan. men usually disdain local men, but they do not have the same aversion towards local women. emmm, perhaps this is just how men are, always young at heart? that girl was indeed cute! unexpectedly, old luo has female fans in japan! if i were old luo, id be broken in a year! hehe, considering old luos physical strength, he could keep it up every night for eight to ten years! a minute after luo feng started walking again, another girl stopped him to ask for a picture. most of the people looking for pictures were girls. very few among them were male. just like back home, they disliked local men but were fond of handsome men like luo feng. even knowing that luo feng was taking away their gold, local women were still fascinated. after all, arent women from every country a bit infatuated with handsome men? after wandering around and having a bowl of ramen, luo feng returned to the hotel and ended the live stream. the next morning, everyone was up by half past seven. luo feng had his girlfriend help him dress and wash up. it was a night well spent. lets go! after breakfast, long jianfei gathered everyone, got in the car, and headed straight for the tokyo national museum. they arrived without incident at about ten minutes to nine. lets wait a moment! after getting out of the car, long jianfei checked his watch and suggested. are we not going in directly? luo feng asked. the museum only opens at nine oclock; we cant enter now. luo feng frowned slightly, dont they know we are coming? cant they open a bit earlier? long jianfei understood luo fengs sentiment, and with a smile, he said, lets not worry about that now. lets wait here until nine, lest we stand outside the entrance and cant get in. that would be even more embarrassing.. lets wait here first, and we will see! Chapter 523 - Chapter 523: Kawashima Miyuki Makes A Visit During the Night! chapter 523: kawashima miyuki makes a visit during the night! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation i say, the japanese truly are a petty bunch. the previous times when we came to excnange artltacts, tney treated us m tne same manner as well. plus, atter the humiliation theyve suffered in our domestic auctions, im certain that theyll be treating us even worse this time around! on reflection, it was quite a normal reaction. however, for a nation to act in such a manner is after all, they could not and should not behave like luo feng. luo feng was a mere individual, free to love and hate whoever he pleased. a museum, on the other hand, represented the cherry blossom nation, and it should have had the grace of a great nation. mr. luo, welcome to the cherry blossom nation! we regret the delay in our working hours! please, come explore our museum! as the face of the tokyo museum, miyuki kawashima was the natural choice to welcome them. although miyuki had suggested opening the doors earlier or welcoming them at the airport, her superiors had dismissed her ideas. they argued that they had been insulted by luo feng during their visit to their home country. however, miyuki had pointed out that luo feng was a private individual and not a museum representative. previous visits to their country, whether to the imperial palace museum or other museums, were always met with warm receptions. therefore, it was not fair to mistreat long jianfei and his companions due to luo fengs actions. however, such arguments fell on deaf ears. their superiors decided not to welcome them and planned to give them a hard time. miss kawashima, you look even more beautiful than the last time we met, luo feng approached her. over time, their constant communication via wechat had brought them closer. he discovered that her command of chinese had considerably improved. she even used idioms in her conversations. despite her being a japanese national, miyuki was fundamentally a kind-hearted woman. mr. luo, is this your first visit to the cherry blossom nation? miyuki then greeted long jianfei. her primary focus was clearly luo feng. firstly, luo feng was the person she had been instructed to deal with. secondly, she seemed to have a certain interest in luo feng. as a woman working in the museum, who wouldnt be intrigued by this exceptional man? especially considering his good looks and impressive physique. the perks of marrying such a man were beyond measure. yes, this is my first visit to the cherry blossom nation, luo feng replied. in that case, many of the artifacts in our museum will be new to you, mr. luo. the museum itself is a cultural relic. the collection inside ranges from prehistoric times to the modern age. it will surely be a feast for your eyes, miyuki spoke enthusiastically. her attire that day was not overtly provocative but merely a simple uniform. as this was an official reception, it was not an occasion for attracting men. she had to maintain a dignified appearance. nonetheless, even in such attire, with her well-endowed figure, she still looked quite stunning. beauty like hers was natural; nothing artificial could match it. the museum housed forty-three exhibition halls in totala considerable size. its scale was enough to rank it amongst the best worldwide. shall we start our visit with the h?ry-ji section? this part of the museum is only open one day per week, and fortunately, today is that day. the other sections can be visited later at a slower pace, miyuki proposed. everyone agreed. considering their limited time here, it was best to seize the opportunity to explore. kawashima miyuki made such a proposal. everyone nodded in agreement. after all, they wouldnt be staying here too long. given this opportunity, they had to finish up these side quests as soon as possible. they continued their visit until the afternoon, and even by then, they had not finished touring the second museum. kawashima miyuki invited them to dine at a restaurant. aside from the deliberate tardiness, it seemed their hospitality was without issue. mr. luo, elder long, how long do you intend to stay in the cherry blossom nation? during the meal, kawashima miyuki asked the question and glanced furtively at luo feng. how she wished luo feng could stay a few more days. were not certain at the moment, replied long jianfei. of course, long jianfei understood the implication of her question. this woman was sent by her superiors with luo feng as her target, particularly interested in the few national treasure-level katanas in luo fengs possession. otherwise, such a beautiful woman wouldnt be entertaining them. they were not prominent figures back home, but merely people from the museum. however, luo feng was not in a hurry. these matters should be brought up by them; otherwise, the situations control would change. after eating, everyone took a short rest and then continued their museum tour. weve seen quite a bit, should we return to the main museum? kawashima miyuki suggested. luo feng noticed long jianfei and others faces looking somewhat unpleasant, so he quietly asked, whats wrong? they deliberately left the east asian museum for last. theyre intentionally keeping us in suspense, he whispered. luo feng replied with a smile, lets just follow their lead then. he also understood. there were four museum areas in total. and the artifacts from their nation were primarily stored in the east asian museum. in spite of this, their hosts had deliberately refrained from leading them there, clearly to whet their appetite. however, as guests, they should follow their hosts lead. whether they go earlier or later, it was only a matter of time, and they were bound to head there eventually regardless. elder long, mr. luo, i apologize for the inadequate reception this morning, i just at this point, kawashima miyuki noticed a colleague approaching and didnt finish her sentence. she wanted to convey that she had no choice, that she didnt want to offend luo feng, nor did she want to upset long jianfei. its alright. kawashima miyuki, you are naturally rebellious. i think our fate will continue to be intertwined in the future, luo feng said, speaking in riddles. as for kawashima miyuki, who was not versed in the chinese slang, she had no idea what he meant by rebellious. late into the night, around 10 pm, luo feng had just spent some intimate time with li shishi. needless to say, he was still raring to go. it was at this time that kawashima miyuki knocked on his door. being their host, she naturally stayed at the same hotel as luo feng and the others, and her room was located directly across from luo fengs.. Chapter 524 - Chapter 524: The Real Kawashima Miyuki, a Surprise for Luo Feng! chapter 524: the real kawashima miyuki, a surprise for luo feng! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation master long, mister luo, please forgive the inadequate welcome this morning! i merely. kawashima miyuki began but paused when she spotted a colleague approaching. naturally, she did not continue. she wanted to express that she felt cornered, not desiring to offend either luo feng or long jianfei. no worries, kawashima miyuki has an innate rebelliousness. i believe our connection can continue to flourish down the line, luo feng responded, his words like a cryptic puzzle. as for kawashima miyuki, who was not fluent in chinese, she did not comprehend what luo feng meant by innate rebelliousness. after all, if a handsome huaxia man could confuse her, such a girl must indeed have a rebellious nature. in the late evening, around ten, luo feng had just finished two rounds with li shishi. of course. the atmosphere was quite peculiar. however, at this moment, kawashima miyuki knocked on his door. as the hostess, she had checked luo feng and others into a hotel and occupied the room opposite luo fengs. knock, imock, knock. knock, imock, knock. at this moment, luo feng, fresh from a game of poker with li shishi, watched the now-sleeping li shishi while he comfortably sat near the floor-to-ceiling window, idly smoking. he looked much like a child unsatiated after eating a whole chicken leg. but the sudden knocking startled him. who could it be at this hour? who could be knocking on his door? regardless, being a grown man, he did not shy away, even though he was clad in only a bathrobe. he opened the door. standing at the threshold was a stunning woman, ready for bed in her silk nightwear and fluffy slippers. miss kawashima? what can i do for you? seeing the young japanese woman, luo feng was indeed taken aback. after all, it was quite late. was she here to see him? could it be that this was a seductive plot set up by her superiors, already invested and ready to gamble? is she making a move on me? that could not be the case. um, mister luo, may i come in? that might be a little inconvenient. after all, li shishi was sleeping in his bedroom. if he were alone, it would not matter. you could come in. do what you wish. that would be fine. but now with li shishi present, it would be inappropriate. erm, actually, what i wish to talk about isnt that important. its just that, ive checked numerous dictionaries, but i still do not understand what innate rebelliousness means! seeing kawashima miyukis earnest expression, luo feng speculated that she might genuinely be here to ask the meaning of those words. after all, this naive girl did not seem to be much of an actress. ah? is that so? come in, and lets delve into the profundity of language together! he glanced at the time. it was just past ten. having not been treasure hunting in the mountains recently, luo feng was not particularly tired and did not usually sleep early. if this was all, they could explore it together. is there another woman in your room? however, as soon as she stepped in, kawashima miyuki sniffed and recognized the situation. ah? yes. you brought a woman with you to this exhibition? kawashima miyuki pouted. i brought my girlfriend along. she wanted to take a tour as well! girlfriend? or a mistress? kawashima miyukis tone suddenly transformed from a nave girls to that of a strong, independent woman. ah, you could say that! i doubt that youve made your way over to japan simply for the sake of the exhibition. perhaps even the speculation of you coming out of fear of offending the cherry blossom nation and exchanging those katanas might be a diversion, right? when kawashima miyuki got to this point, luo feng had a newfound understanding of this woman. youre not as nave as you seem! do you really think that such a naive women actually exists? then why do you act this way? because if i do not feign ignorance, i might have been taken advantage of by many people by now. by acting naive, i can reject others without offending them! kawashima miyuki began, while we were chatting, you mentioned a place several times. youre searching for it, arent you? yes, i am! luo feng did not avoid the question. since she had come to him with these findings, she certainly had not reported his intentions to the cherry blossom nations officials. if you need any help, feel free to ask. i can help you find that place without leaving any traces! why would you help me? its simple, when i was a teenager my mother told me that she was actually a huaxia woman, which means she did not say the words out loud. but luo feng already understood. it was probably a somewhat comforting but unpleasant term. for a woman, such a term is indeed difficult to articulate. alright, i understand. i hope this is not a ploy! a ploy? perish the thought! havent you noticed that ive been helping you all along? kawashima miyuki stated, think back to the days when i was in china. luo feng nodded. underneath the facade of naivety was a meticulous and thoughtful mind. it seemed he needed to regard this woman seriously. who knows, she might even contend with su meiji for the position of the primary wife. after all, the primary wife could not be li shishi or a hot-tempered woman like qin rubing. she must be someone capable of shouldering major responsibilities. Chapter 525 - Chapter 525: No Genuine Artifacts in the Tokyo Museum? chapter 525: no genuine artifacts in the tokyo museum? translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation as the morning sun rose, luo feng and his entourage made their way to the museum. unlike previous occasions, the host, kawashima miyuki, was punctual. her gaze towards luo feng had shifted subtly. furthermore, there were no late arrivals from her superiors intending to embarrass luo feng and his party. the old ploy was no longer in play. the anticipation of a successful trade for luo fengs katanas still lingered. mr. luo, could i ask a favor? go ahead, luo feng responded with a nod. could you livestream your visit to our museum? the request came from a decision-maker at the tokyo museum. i realize this might be somewhat unexpected, but we hope to share our historical artifacts with a larger audience! luo feng studied the man closely. there was more to this request than mere promotion. why were they insistent on beginning the livestream at the oriental exhibition area? most of the artifacts in this area were of chinese origin. it seemed like a ploy to inform the world that these artifacts were taken from a once weak china. after pondering the situation, luo feng managed a smile. no problem, i agree! despite the signals from kawashima miyuki cautioning him against this, luo feng nodded in agreement. hahaha, excellent, thank you, mr. luo! the decision-maker of the tokyo museum erupted into joyful laughter. yet, inside, luo feng sneered. keep laughing. lets see how long it lasts. in the absence of his drone, luo feng held his phone to start the livestream. as soon as the livestream began, millions of netizens flooded in. wow, another stream today! isnt that long jianfei next to old luo, the museum director from the forbidden city? long time no see! the lady there is quite the stunner! that wrap dress is a killer! luo feng addressed his audience: hello everyone, im currently at the national museum of tokyo. ill be showing you the artifacts here. the decision-maker, stepping into the frame, introduced himself. hello everyone, im yamamoto kazuk1, in cnarge or tne unental wxn1d1t1011! a flood of online comments ensued. no! not a japanese man! dont soil my screen! i came for the artifacts, not the men! artifacts and japanese women, yes, but not the men! youre just jealous of those films where japanese women kneel before them! hahaha, are you trying to make me die laughing? yamamoto, oblivious to the online chatter, proceeded with a smile, this is the first floor of the oriental exhibition, a specialized exhibition! he gestured towards a long display case filled with ancient-style bronze drums. the assortment spanned from the sixth century ad through the han and tang periods, evolving into the ming and qing periods. accompanying these were relevant period artifacts from japan. they were presented as mutual influences between the two countries, but in reality, the influence was predominantly from the han and tang towards japan. just like when japan adopted the clothing of the tang dynasty. or when they copied the tang dynastys trousers. if they hadnt, their clothes and kneeling ceremonies wouldnt resemble ancient china so closely. the color of this blue and white porcelain is off, but the imitation is decent! look, tang tri-colored camels, tang tri-colored horses? all of these are fakes! as luo feng continued to inspect the artifacts, he found it harder to suppress his laughter. however, he had to admit that the craftsmanship of the replicas was commendable. some could even fool the experts. the irony was not lost on him C these stolen artifacts, believed to be genuine and proudly displayed, were merely counterfeits in the eyes of chinese experts. old luo, why are you laughing? how could i not, seeing these artifacts? youre saying these are fakes? are they real or fake? if youre asking, you could ace a foreign listening test! so, are the artifacts in this sentence real or fake? i have no idea! hahaha! the tour continued. they encountered numerous famous paintings from the tang dynasty, some from the song dynasty, and particularly from the ming dynasty. li bai xingyin, wu ma tu, among others. all exceptional pieces. authenticauthentic! fake fake! as they progressed, luo feng couldnt help but marvel. the replicas were so convincing, discerning flaws was challenging. if not for luo fengs system, he would have been deceived. their techniques of inducing aging were nothing short of miraculous. by noon, the large group had finished inspecting a third of the artifacts. they paused the livestream and took a break for lunch and rest.. Chapter 526 - Chapter 526: Exchange Artifacts? Not Less Than 100! chapter 526: exchange artifacts? not less than 100! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation accompanying break time was naturally meal time. kawashima miyuki undertook the duty of leading everyone to the dining table. following the meal, yamamoto cast a puzzled look towards luo feng. luo feng, however, remained silent on the topic of the artifact exchange. whats with luo feng? isnt he going to broach the subject? in the privacy of his museum, yamamoto voiced his concerns to kawashima miyuki. im not sure, we may need to wait a few days. lets be patient, replied the ever-naive and sweet kawashima miyuki. this wont do. it seems luo feng wont instigate the discussion unless we take the initiative, yamamoto worried. youre right. luo feng has come to our sakura nation on his own volition, signaling his willingness to exchange. we cant just wait for him to make the first move. we want the artifacts, so we should take the initiative, decided kawashima miyuki. agreed, ill make the call. with that, yamamoto dialed long jianfeis number. after all, in this exhibition, long jianfei was the decision-maker of the team. the call was better placed to him. director long, how can i assist you? she answered. director yamamoto, do you need something? did you forget to mention something earlier? long jianfeis puzzled tone matched her confusion. they had just parted ways, why would they call so soon? how about we gather for a post-meal tea? and lets have mr. luo feng join us. as yamamoto proposed this, a subtle smile crept onto long jianfeis face, unseen by the caller. long jianfei knew yamamoto was becoming impatient. luo feng had a knack for keeping people in suspense. very well! long jianfei, seeing luo fengs nod of agreement, concurred. subsequently, several team members started to disperse. half an hour later, they congregated in a tea room near the tokyo museum, surrounded by society members, some bearing tattoos. in the tea room, a woman knelt, serving tea to the dignitaries. in a secluded room, while a tea girl was pouring tea, another was playing the zither, creating a high-end atmosphere. luo feng, however, knew that in japan, such a scene wasnt considered the pinnacle of luxury. back home, only those willing to spend a sizable amount could afford such an experience. everyone, lets cut to the chase. we all have the same intention, so lets lay out our conditions. what do you think? yamamoto, tired of the runaround, proposed eagerly. im afraid i dont quite understand what you mean, director yamamoto, replied long jianfei, feigning confusion. this matter was between luo feng and yamamoto; she held no sway in the decision. mr. long, i want to know if we can finalize our previous deal now, yamamoto asked patiently, in a friendly tone. ah, i refer to the prior agreement regarding our sakura nations two swords, clarified yamamoto, visibly frustrated. oh? that matter? well, we can certainly negotiate a trade for the swords! luo feng agreed, much to yamamotos relief. excellent, mr. luo. if i recall correctly, you initially proposed an exchange involving over 100 artifacts, right? asked yamamoto. yes, i did mention that. however, i must insist on personally selecting the artifacts, replied luo feng. having observed the many counterfeit pieces in their museum, only personal selection would appease his concerns. still, he saw no need to deride their museum. after all, even in his homeland, counterfeit artifacts were not uncommon. the world is vast, and the number of artifacts is countless, with methods of forgery continually evolving. its quite normal for even experts to be deceived. not everyone is luo feng, equipped with a system for artifact identification. nevertheless, the quantity of fakes in his homeland is minimal, especially compared to the sakura nation. despite their extensive understanding of chinese history, many forgeries still appear. he reasoned that the number of counterfeit european artifacts would be even higher. ah! mr. luo, your lack of sincerity is glaring! yamamoto protested, upset at the imposing demand. sincerity? director yamamoto, recall that it was you who proposed this arrangement, not i. you invited me to set the terms. now, upon presenting my conditions, you accuse me of insincerity. if you can comply, then do so. if not, remember the old saying, business not settled, friendship still stands. can you truly say i lack sincerity? retorted luo feng. although delivered politely, yamamoto felt each sentence stung deeply.. Chapter 527 - Chapter 527: An Invitation from a Big Shot! Let Him Come to See Me! chapter 527: an invitation from a big shot! let him come to see me! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation thirty artifacts at most, no more, director yamamoto declared firmly, should mr. luo accept this offer, we could finish our tea and proceed to the museum. there, you may handpick the artifacts yourself. anything apart from our national treasures is fair game. upon hearing this, yamamoto attempted to negotiate as well. lets enjoy our tea for now. this matter can be considered closed. i fear further discussion would only spoil our mood, he suggested. if luo fengs proposed price wasnt satisfactory to the other party, there was no need to prolong the conversation. did they assume luo feng had merely come to save face for them? to clear the air about the gold misunderstanding? they were making unwarranted assumptions. luo feng was merely utilizing these as pretenses. his journey to japan was for a distinct purpose. mr. luo, thirty artifacts are already a significant number! yamamoto began. nation, not just yours. i can extend the same offer to them! on a global scale, there are plenty who would be eager to trade artifacts for these two swords. your museum is not my sole option! so thats his game plan! yamamoto, initially puzzled, now understood. luo fengs decision to bring the two swords to sakura nation was clearly for trading artifacts, aiming to offset the gold issue and mitigate the hostility from the sakura nation officials. but now, he had other plans. he intended to negotiate with other museums. after all, if he made trades with their museums, it would do a favor to sakura nations officials as it involved their establishments. therefore, luo feng would owe them a favor, placating sakura nation in the process. so all along, they had refrained from mentioning it as they were still in talks with other museums. mr. luo, how many artifacts do you seek? ive told you already, no less than 100, and i will select them personally! luo feng responded assertively. the other party was rendered speechless once again. they dithered considerably. their bottom line was indeed only 40 pieces. they were left wondering whether luo feng was making an exorbitant demand or he genuinely didnt care. thirty minutes later, they still hadnt come to an agreement. as they exited the tea house, long jianfei commented, little luo, isnt 100 a bit excessive? i dont believe theyll agree! though long jianfei would prefer trading for five hundred or even a thousand pieces, the other partys consent was still crucial. hehe, no, no, these two swords are the crown jewels of their national treasures. retaining them is a liability for them! if theyre willing to trade, then well trade. if not, then so be it. i wont force anyone! luo feng chuckled. did you journey here to trade artifacts? wasnt it due to the gold incident that upset the sakura nation officials, prompting you to come trade and smoothen relations? absolutely not! so we genuinely came here for the exhibition! luo feng grinned, then said, lets go, lets enjoy some food and shopping. tomorrow, we should visit the nezu art museum! the sooner they toured these museums, the sooner they could depart. he was eager to visit nara. as for the nezu art museum, it was a smaller institution with more than 7 ,ooo artifacts, a few hundred of which were of chinese origin. hehe, visiting the nezu art museum, are they? are they implying that their trading partners arent confined to our museum? upon learning about luo fengs itinerary, yamamotos brow furrowed. he was quite perturbed. hehe, as long as they remain interested in trading, our museum will undoubtedly be their top choice. after all, other museums lack remarkable pieces! the other members exuded confidence. if one wanted to trade for desirable artifacts, the tokyo museum was the only feasible option. in no time, luo feng had toured numerous museums. all under the guise of attending exhibitions. but on the fifth day, after dinner, long jianfei received a call during the meal. little luo, the lord of hiroshima wishes to meet you! what? the lord of hiroshima? luo feng inhaled sharply. although this persons status back in china was marginal, the thirteenth master had once said: what sort of magistrate, even the turtle in the yongding river holds a higher rank than you. however, in the small sakura nation, a city lord wielded significant power. what does he want to see me for? luo feng queried. im not sure. he didnt elaborate over the phone, only extended an invitation for tonight and asked me to inform you! invite me over? no, let him come to me! luo feng replied nonchalantly. he then retreated to his room. the lovely li shishi was waiting for him. as for kawashima miyuki, luo feng still harbored doubts about her, so naturally, he avoided any engagement with her. she was also under scrutiny. if what she had confided in him were true. then this woman, he would certainly pursue. for she was undeniably beautiful. as for her kindness, it seemed commendable for the moment, especially as she appeared to care for china. the premise being, all she had spoken was indeed true.. Chapter 528 - Chapter 528: An Invitation from the Lord, A Show? chapter 528: an invitation from the lord, a show? translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng was wholly indifferent towards the lord of hiroshima. after dinner, he returned to his hotel suite. he spent some quality time with his darling, li shishi. around nine in the evening, luo feng was still in the company of his girlfriend when long jianfei called to say the lord of hiroshima had arrived at the hotel. luo feng picked up the pace a little. finished with his affairs, he took a bath. stepping out, he saw two men in the hotel lobby. one was a middle-aged man in his fifties wearing glasses, the other a young man about thirty. upon seeing luo feng, the bespectacled man immediately approached and said, greetings, you must be mr. luo, i am fujii. hello, lord fujii, luo feng responded. come, sit here! said fujii, gesturing to seats nearby. the two quickly sat, with fujiis secretary standing nearby, who didnt take a seat. mr. luo, could you tell me your itinerary for this visit to the land of cherry blossoms? fujii asked. luo feng didnt have much of a plan; he intended to take a road trip to nara the following day. the distance from tokyo to nara was about 500 kilometers. at a brisk pace, it would take a day; at a leisurely speed, two or three. having spent a week here, luo feng felt the need to keep up appearances and not rush things to avoid arousing suspicion. i plan to take a road trip in your beautiful country next, to admire the mountains and rivers. i intend to go to shizuoka prefecture first, luo feng shared, outlining some pre-planned routes. of course, my lovely girlfriend researched all these routes. ive never been before, but i hear its enjoyable! luo feng added, mentioning li shishi. this made the story more convincing. it is well-known that women, especially on international trips, are fond of sightseeing. and who could doubt that li shishi, who had come all this way, was here for the scenery rather than antiques? that was normal. i wish mr. luo and your girlfriend a pleasant journey in advance. however, i came tonight to invite you to visit hiroshima, fujii said. lord fujii, why are you inviting me over? is there something you need? luo feng asked. were planning to organize a treasure hunting event. wed like you to do the digging, while our hiroshima tv station broadcasts the whole process live, fujii answered. treasure hunting? luo feng mused. lord fujii, finding treasures isnt as simple as you think. even in the mountains, it can take me a long time to find something. a month might pass without anything being discovered. can any program be broadcasted live for a month? fujii chuckled, confidently replying, hiroshimas underground is full of treasures. im sure youll dig up something of value, mr. luo. alright. luo feng knew what they were thinking. they probably pre-planted some items. nothing too valuable, but not too cheap either. but this seemed far-fetched. i mean, i am the top treasure hunter with a system. if this gets exposed wouldnt my reputation be ruined? mr. luo, well pay you around 500 million yen for your participation. plus, whatever treasures you find are yours to keep! fujii said. luo feng hummed nonchalantly; he didnt care much for that. 500 million yen was of no consequence. how long will i be digging for? luo feng contemplated. if the other party intended to plant items and later expose him as a scripted treasure hunter, their tv station would share the blame. but luo feng could explain that it was their request. its quite frustrating not being able to use his abilities. besides, could anyone believe that the fossils, the jade seals of the realm, and the ancient tombs hed excavated back home were scripted? if the other party intentionally set him up to tarnish his reputation, luo feng wasnt afraid. how many days do you think are appropriate, mr. luo? fujii asked in return. two days should be enough. alright, two days it is. although two days was short, fujii had no other choice. initially, he wanted luo feng to dig for a week and broadcast it live. but since luo feng had set a timeframe, he didnt want to negotiate further. knowing luo fengs temperament, agreeing to this was already quite a significant achievement. he could not ask for more. ill head over tomorrow! luo feng said, chuckling. hiroshima was a good place. it was closer to nara compared to tokyo. otherwise, for a mere sum of money, luo feng would never agree to join the show. if he pretended to casually drive to nara, it would certainly waste a lot of time. but taking a flight to hiroshima, participating in the show, and then nonchalantly heading to nara would save him several days. after all, he would only participate in the show for two days.. Chapter 529 - Chapter 529: Female Guests? Are They Kawaii? chapter 529: female guests? are they kawaii? translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation heres my contact information, mr. luo. please get in touch once you arrive in hiroshima. given the late hour, well take our leave now and allow you to rest. pleasant dreams! with that, the city lord and his secretary exited the hotel teahouse. once they had departed, long jianfei entered, questioning, what did the city lord want from you, little luo? hes invited me to partake in a tv show, luo feng replied, a chuckle escaping his lips. a tv show? what kind of show? its a treasure hunting program. but its all stagedscripted scenarios and pre-planned discoveries. quite disappointing, really, luo feng sighed, a trace of dissatisfaction tainting his features. we should remain cautious. this could be a trap designed to tarnish your reputation, long jianfei warned instantly. i have no concerns about that. my reputation speaks for itself, luo feng responded with calm indifference. fair enough. are you not joining us at the museum? no need. carry on without me. ill find you once your tasks are completed. understood. once luo feng made a decision, he rarely deviated from it. after a brief discussion with long jianfei on a few matters, they parted ways. werent we here because little luo wanted to exchange some relics? why does that goal seem to be sidelined? a subordinate asked curiously once luo feng had departed and long jianfei had returned to the private room. who knows? he seems to have a unique mission here. but we shouldnt fret over it. we need to concentrate on our tasks, feign ignorance, and avoid meddling in his mission. most importantly, we need to keep this to ourselves. this could potentially be a sensitive government affair. if word were to get out, it would spell disaster for our department, long jianfei warned. despite their growing doubts, they had to proceed as circumstances dictated. the following morning, after breakfast with li shishi, luo feng embarked on the shinkansen, still accompanied by li shishi. after all, they were set to begin their road trip once the tv show was over. in the meantime, news of luo fengs involvement had already reached the major media outlets via the hiroshima city lord. by early morning, reports were sprouting across the internet. upon disembarking the plane, a grand welcome banner greeted luo feng. despite his troubled relationship with the japanese officials, his substantial fanbase remained loyal. a throng of journalists eagerly awaited him, ready to bombard him with questions. yet, luo feng skillfully evaded their inquiries. old luo went to hiroshima for treasure hunting! is that true? absolutely. there are numerous reports about it. even the hiroshima officials have confirmed it! do discovered artifacts in sakura country belong to the finder? much like here, anything discovered outdoors belongs to the finder. ah, so its the same abroad! what historical artifacts could there be in such a tiny place? they reportedly paid old luo tens of millions to come! treasure hunting seems profitable. why wasnt i invited? ha, you? do you have the popularity? do you have old luos expertise? hiring old luo for tens of millions seems profitable for them. old luos popularity isnt a joke! i just hope old luo doesnt dig up a nuclear bomb! ha! stop, if it explodes, he could only dig up fragments. upon his midday arrival in hiroshima, luo feng was instantly swarmed by journalists wielding cameras. the city lord personally greeted him, saying, mr. luo, welcome to hiroshima! hello, mr. city lord! luo feng offered a respectful bow, and the city lord reciprocated with an even deeper one. as it was lunchtime, the city lord naturally invited luo feng to dine with him. furthermore, he hinted mysteriously, there will be a few guests who i believe will pleasantly surprise mr. luo! guests? luo feng pondered. given the nature of the treasure hunting show, which seemed to resemble a variety show in its pacing, it was likely theyd invite a few popular celebrities from hiroshimas tv station or even a big-name star from sakura country. luo feng anticipated female guests, preferring their presence over their male counterparts. he had always had a distaste for the male celebrities of japan. yes, mr. luo, some guests. and they are all quite charming and kawaii! the city lord chuckled. given luo fengs celebrity status, they wouldnt invite run-of-the-mill guests. to maximize audience engagement, they needed more personalities to boost traffic. after all, the moon often needs the stars to enhance its glow, and luo feng was no different. well, im somewhat looking forward to this! luo feng chuckled, nodded, and joined the city lord in his car, heading off to lunch.. Chapter 530 - Chapter 530: Discovering the Basement! Valued at 4 Billion! chapter 530: discovering the basement! valued at 4 billion! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation uesugi eri? shes the rising star currently sparkling in the japanese film scene! luo feng identified a familiar face among the female guests. her beauty was undeniable. although he recognized the other women as well, none piqued his interest like erl. mr. luo, this is a promising excavation site! when shall we begin? the 3d map shimmering on the computer screen demanded their attention. the city lord inquired. tomorrow afternoon it is! luo fengs response was confident and swift. the next day, guided by the film crew, luo feng, armed with a sturdy pickaxe, embarked on his adventure into the mountains. good morning, friends! luo feng greeted his domestic viewers with hearty enthusiasm. however, when it came to the japanese audience, his greeting was curt and superficial. do you recognize that gear? is old luo setting out for a treasure hunt in japan? hiroshima? they should have picked a different city! the chosen location stirred no excitement among the viewers. after all, what could one possibly excavate from a city with such an insignificant historical backdrop? yet, the netizens from japan couldnt contain their anticipation. soon enough, luo feng reached a vast open area. it was a recently planned suburb of hiroshima, boasting a magnificent view and expansive land. activate level three scanning! luo feng instructed his system and fell into a contemplative silence. as anticipated, dozens of treasure locations popped up. it was an odd sight in a place like this. intrigued, luo feng noticed a peculiar disturbance in the grassy terrain. he bent down and began to dig. [ ding, you have dug up gold! ] gold? luo feng was taken aback. they had indeed buried gold! an abrupt silence descended upon the online spectators. this is obviously staged, isnt it a bit too overt? cut them some slack, what historical treasures can hiroshima possibly offer? the local audience mostly tuned in for the amusement factor. unfazed, luo feng remained silent and continued his excavation. in quick succession, he unearthed ten gold bars. with every discovery, the female guests and host showered mr. luo feng with surprised exclamations and praises. uesugi eri, in particular, couldnt contain her excitement. and luo feng, he relished these surprised reactions, especially from a woman as beautiful as eri. the following day, luo feng changed his location to a farm. just like a scene from a manga, the view was picturesque. this was not the spot the crew had directed him to, where they had stashed the treasures. luo feng had picked this location himself. the change in plans unsettled the crew. they worried that straying from the designated location could result in a fruitless dig, which could potentially be embarrassing. after all, millions of eyes were watching their program. old luo, you should head back. theres nothing valuable in japan. activate level three scanning! ignoring the advice, luo feng initiated the scan. all he discovered was a solitary wallet. the ground was moist, barren, and seemingly devoid of any historical artifacts. was this buried here? or did i stumble upon it? suddenly, luo fengs gaze locked onto a spot teeming with treasure markers. these cant be their buried trinkets! i chose this spot randomly! luo feng wasnt one to believe in coincidences. these treasures were certainly indigenous to this location. as he approached the marked spot, he feigned a few digs. half an hour later, he was standing above the gold-marked location. he picked up his pickaxe and started digging. after twenty minutes, a soft thud echoed. [ ding! you have unearthed a basement! ] [ valued at 4 billion! ] holy smokes! luo fengs head spun, not from the exorbitant valuation, but from the possibility of such a grand basement existing in japan. was this really hiroshima? did the sound change? did he find something? i cant tell, did the crew plant something for the host? that seems plausible. without the aid of the crew, hed have nothing to dig up in this history-deprived place! isnt it evident? back home, the host could unearth antiques just about anywhere. now, thats real talent! i hope its not another gold bar. even if its scripted, they could at least introduce some variety! meanwhile, hiroshimas city lord had been observing the live broadcast intently. after all, he was the one who had personally extended the invitation to luo feng. he couldnt afford any blunders. luo feng, theres nothing here for you to excavate there. you should stick to the designated spots. why are you making this so difficult? if you come up empty-handed, the netizens will lose interest. hiroshima lacks history and has been ravaged once. its unlikely youll dig up anything of value. whether its ancient tombs or other relics, if he could find anything, it would truly be a testament to luo fengs abilities.. Chapter 531 - Chapter 531: Descending into the Tomb with a Beautiful Woman! Excitement Surges! chapter 531: descending into the tomb with a beautiful woman! excitement surges! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng-kun, what have you discovered? that sound seems a touch unusual, doesnt it? inquired uesugi eri. she was crouching beside the small pit that luo feng had dug, a small hoe in hand, observing the scene with intense curiosity. luo feng had to concede, this woman possessed a certain innocent charm. her journey from model to movie star was no mere coincidence; her exquisite physique and stunning features undoubtedly contributed to her success. luo feng, have you unearthed something? the hostess, radiant in her beauty, also approached, curiosity laced in her voice. this wasnt the pre-arranged spot where the crew had buried items for the show, and the peculiar sound indicated a possible unexpected treasure. well know only after weve fully excavated it, luo feng responded, nonchalantly shaking his head. given your profound knowledge, luo feng-kun, no treasure could elude your keen eye. i believe in you! uesugi eris admiration for luo feng had grown exponentially in the few hours they had interacted. although she knew the gold bar found earlier was part of the shows script, luo fengs expert commentary certainly wasnt. years of acquired wisdom were evident in his detailed explanations about the soil color, texture, and the surrounding vegetation. it was an enriching experience, gaining insights not readily available in textbooks or on the internet. the netizens watching online began to chime in. eri seems smitten with our host. just look at her gaze, shes practically a fangirl! i hope the host doesnt flirt with eri; shes my goddess! our host has never been wanting for beautiful women, right? kawashima miyuki also appears to look at the host rather strangely! theres definitely a story between them! eris enthusiasm is off the charts! but this is only hiroshima; how valuable could a treasure here be? the hostess, meanwhile, was providing her own commentary. look at luo fengs extraordinary stamina. despite the long distance walked and the digging, he doesnt seem fatigued at all. under his control, a regular hoe slices through the earth like a dagger, sending soil flying like a miniature sandstorm. luo feng glanced at the comments, amused by the fanciful notions many japanese girls seemed to harbor. i wonder what luo feng will unearth this time! i hope its not gold again. id rather see him excavate in his own country! yeah, in his homeland, they always uncover fascinating artifacts and elaborate traps. its such a thrill! as luo feng continued his excavation, he noted the growing amount of black soil, indicative of decaying wood. suddenly, a wooden plank surfaced. could this be a coffin board? a netizen speculated. impossible! it must be from a modern burial! argued another. uesugi eri turned to luo feng, her eyes filled with curiosity. luo feng-kun, what is this? im not entirely sure yet, luo feng replied, even though he was fairly certain it was a door frame. a few moments later, after some more digging, a door frame with a handle gradually became visible. luo feng opened the door, revealing a flight of stairs below. luo feng-kun, is this an ancient tomb? have we found an entrance to an ancient tomb? eris excitement was palpable as she jumped up. even the hostess was unable to contain her enthusiasm. luo feng, however, was slightly perplexed. an ancient tomb with a door at the entrance? surely the japanese, given their limited exposure to historical architecture, couldnt know that ancient tombs rarely, if ever, had such features. miss eri, could you please ask the production crew to prepare oxygen tanks and masks? i plan to descend and explore. it will be safer if the rest of you remain here, luo feng said, turning to the visibly excited woman. sure, ill arrange for it right away! but, luo feng-kun, i want to accompany you, eri responded quickly. she had followed luo fengs live streams back in his homeland, where he often had female companions join him on his explorations. seeing how he always ensured their safety, she yearned to be in their place. but it might be dangerous, luo feng cautioned. luo feng, didnt you also take girls into tombs back in your home country? why cant i join you? i would be heartbroken if you left me out, eri protested, her tone filled with disappointment. luo feng sighed, left momentarily speechless by her directness. finally, he agreed to let her accompany him. after all, there might not be any real danger lurking in the depths.. Chapter 533 - Chapter 533: The Mysterious Leaflet, The Historical Truth! chapter 533: the mysterious leaflet, the historical truth! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation with agility, luo feng descended, the shrill screams of the female guests still echoing from above. what if they encountered monsters? what if a creature like chogath suddenly made an appearance? earplugs seemed like a necessity in this cacophony. such individuals, risking their lives for the sake of viewership, baffled him. indeed, this was luo fengs inaugural participation in a variety show. the artificiality was, arguably, a bit excessive. were they still maintaining the pretense of an ancient tomb at this stage? once luo feng had made his descent, he noticed a sudden two-meter drop in the staircase. a winding descent. the interior of the doorway was swallowed by darkness. luo feng flicked on his flashlight, examining the side of the door. a switch was present, which, despite his efforts, elicited no response. the basement seemed to be a residual part of a once-habited house, its electrical wiring spread across the room. the flashlight beam illuminated the area, revealing a sprawling basement, approximately two to three hundred square meters, devoid of partitions. the layout was straightforward: a table and several chairs greeted visitors at the entrance. calligraphy adorned the walls. is this a basement? its massive, even bigger than my house! does this stem from ancient times or the era of electrical wiring? luo feng ventured deeper into the interior. miss uesugi and the city lord followed closely, their caution bordering on anxiety. this intensity was even greater than when luo feng descended into cao caos tomb. nonetheless, luo feng refrained from mocking them. had it been his first visit to such a place, he wouldve also been exceedingly cautious. city lord, i request that you both refrain from entering just yet. let me assess the place first to ensure its safe, luo feng suggested to the two behind him. alright! the city lord nodded, some composure returning to his demeanor. meanwhile, as miss uesugi nervously scanned her surroundings, she began a timid narration of the unfolding situation. as she was conversant in japanese, she was a valuable asset in understanding their circumstances. she described what she saw. she relayed what she heard. she communicated her feelings about the location. suddenly, luo fengs foot brushed against something. looking down, he found a piece of paper. upon retrieval, luo feng discovered it was densely covered in japanese text. luo feng quickly read aloud, please be aware that reading this may preserve your or a loved ones life. in the coming days, we have decided to destroy all military group equipment, because they are using these tools to extend an unnecessary war! upon hearing the final words, fujii, standing to one side, trembled visibly, his lips quivering as he said, mr. luo, may i examine this? although others might not comprehend the gravity behind these words, fuiii was certain. he could vividly remember the contents of this paper, an unshakeable memory. luo feng had some inkling, but he handed over the paper nonetheless. the city lord grasped the paper, and after a few moments, his lips began to tremble. whats wrong? the content on this paper seems odd! whats written on it? i cant understand! shouldnt you be asking yourself why you didnt learn japanese instead of asking such a n?lve question? it appears to mention the nation of freedom! holy crap, america? how are they involved? this appears to be a modern basement! as the city masters expression gradually returned to normal, luo feng asked, is this that leaflet? yes! fujii nodded. it indeed was. what leaflet? im becoming increasingly confused as i listen. can you please elaborate? yes, host, you can tease, but dont keep us in the dark. please explain and quell our curiosity! luo feng began, before the bomb was dropped in hiroshima, america had actually disseminated many leaflets like this one. ive read the contents to you, and the general message was that in the coming days, america would drop a bomb on this city, urging innocent people to evacuate! holy crap! they actually distributed leaflets beforehand? they were warned, but they didnt evacuate, whats the reasoning behind that? i always believed that the bomb was dropped unexpectedly, i didnt realize they were given prior warning? even if they were warned, it was to no avail. the leaflet didnt specify an atomic bomb, and the japanese didnt believe that such a formidable weapon existed! besides, air raids were a frequent occurrence; people had become numb to the threats and didnt think much of it! is this basement from that era? it appears to be several decades old! whos the owner of this basement, are they still alive? they must have passed away, otherwise, they would have claimed this basement by now! having such a vast basement in that era indicates that the owner was likely affluent! host, you should examine the surroundings, there might be something of value! indeed, luo feng knew that treasures were hidden. after all, his system had revealed to him that this basement was worth 4 billion. yet, luo feng was unclear as to why it held such an exorbitant value. it indeed seemed like it harbored priceless treasures.. Chapter 534 - Chapter 534: Fake! It’s All Fakes in Your Museum! chapter 534: fake! its all fakes in your museum! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng shot a glance at the disheartened fujii, whose dismay over the flyer was evident. ignoring his plight, luo feng directed his attention to a nearby wooden cabinet, securely fastened to the wall, and locked. moving with swift precision, luo feng picked the lock. the cabinet door creaked open, revealing its contents. [ding! porcelain, southern song dynasty, worth 10 million yuan.] luo feng blinked in surprise. this was genuine hua xia porcelain. the individual who originally owned this basement was no common figure. in that era, one could only obtain chinese artifacts by either participating in the loot from the sakura nation or by traveling personally to china, which entailed either civilian purchases or outright theft. either method was beyond the capacity of an ordinary individual. after all, the former required intimate knowledge of official personnel and audacity, while the latter, during those years, was an indulgence reserved for high-ranking and affluent members of the sakura nation. however, luo feng could confirm one thing: the owner of this basement must have met an untimely demise. otherwise, this treasure-laden basement would not have been left unclaimed. if he had died of natural causes, he would have surely passed this down to his descendants. even in the absence of a direct heir, wouldnt there be close friends or relatives? wooden cabinet, securely fastened to the wall, and locked. moving with swift precision, luo feng picked the lock. the cabinet door creaked open, revealing its contents. [ding! porcelain, southern song dynasty, worth 10 million yuan.] luo feng blinked in surprise. this was genuine hua xia porcelain. the individual who originally owned this basement was no common figure. in that era, one could only obtain chinese artifacts by either participating in the loot from the sakura nation or by traveling personally to china, which entailed either civilian purchases or outright theft. either method was beyond the capacity of an ordinary individual. after all, the former required intimate knowledge of official personnel and audacity, while the latter, during those years, was an indulgence reserved for high-ranking and affluent members of the sakura nation. however, luo feng could confirm one thing: the owner of this basement must have met an untimely demise. otherwise, this treasure-laden basement would not have been left unclaimed. if he had died of natural causes, he would have surely passed this down to his descendants. even in the absence of a direct heir, wouldnt there be close friends or relatives? an untimely death implied a sudden end, leaving no time for such arrangements. this was how luo feng stumbled upon this billion-yuan basement. is this porcelain? the owner of this basement had quite the taste! looking at this piece, it appears to be similar to the porcelain in our country! returning the bottle to its place, luo feng clarified, this is porcelain from the southern song dynasty. it belongs to china! wow, its a cultural relic? we discovered a cultural relic in this basement! thats outrageous! everyone was shocked. unearthing chinese artifacts in the basement of hiroshima was a notion beyond their wildest imaginations. even the city lord was taken aback, asking, is it really a chinese artifact? absolutely! luo feng affirmed. looking at the bottle in the cabinet, fujii managed to utter, congratulations, then! after a considerable pause. inside, he was filled with regret. he had initially invited luo feng on a treasure hunt to promote hiroshima. they had achieved their goal, but not as fujii had expected. luo fengs discovery of a cultural relic was not part of their plan. should there be more artifacts, wouldnt they be at a huge loss, given their initial agreement that all discovered relics would belong to luo feng? if these had been unearthed in china, it wouldnt be an issue. however, these artifacts, discovered in their sakura nation, now belonged to luo feng. it was a bitter pill to swallow. remarkable! a tricolor tang container! luo exclaimed, recognizing the next artifact to be of even greater value. wow, were rich! just looking at this, you can tell that this basement is no ordinary place! the owner of this basement must have been someone of importance! after setting down the relic, luo feng continued his exploration of the cabinet. soon, he found something that commanded his attention: a porcelain dish, its edges adorned with vibrant floral patterns. in the center were four fairy maidens riding clouds, each holding a ruyi scepter. on the sides were two spotted deer pulling a carriage. examining the base of the dish, luo feng identified it as originating from the kangxi period of the qing dynasty. it looked familiar because he had seen an identical object in the tokyo museum. however, the one in the museum was a replica, while this was the genuine article. lord mayor, could you contact miss kawashima now? asked luo feng. though he could have directly reached out, it was more appropriate to have the city lord relay the message. puzzled, the city lord asked, whats the matter, mr. luo, that you need to contact the tokyo museum now? theres good news and bad news that i need you to relay to miss kawashima, luo replied. good news and bad news, what do you mean? the city lord probed further. luo feng lifted the porcelain dish, stating, this dish is a cultural relic, and the tokyo museum houses an identical one, known as the kangxi period polychrome immortal maidens dish. the bad news is, the one in the museum is a forgery. and the good news? queried the city lord, a bit startled. the good news is that our dish, the one from this program, is genuine! luo feng declared. this news left the city lord speechless. there was no good news at all, at least not for them. mr. fujii, did you need me for something? miyuki kawashima asked as she answered the call from the other end, surrounded by numerous colleagues and the museum director. being contacted by the mayor of hiroshima was no small matter, and it was likely related to luo fengs visit. fujii, regaining his composure, relayed luos message to her. upon hearing this, kawashima fought back a smirk, noticing the dispirited expressions of her colleagues around her.. Chapter 535 - Chapter 535: A Fortune in Tickets! The Era of Mei Lanfang! chapter 535: a fortune in tickets! the era of mei lanfang! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation understood, i appreciate your warning, mr. luo, kawashima miyuki replied, a mock sigh hidden in her voice. then she ended the call. ignoring the anguish at the tokyo museum, luo feng diligently continued his search through the numerous cabinets. counterfeits? thats impossible! luo feng must be mistaken, the museums director asserted confidently, aiming to soothe his panicked staff. but didnt we all witness mr. luos insightful assessment during the livestream? kawashima miyuki pointed out, amusement tinging her words. in that case, lets verify the authenticity of this relic. well need to perform a carbon-14 dating test, and bring in some experts, she suggested. for the ceramics, we should consult experts from china. our own resources are somewhat lacking in that department. then, well invite them, the director agreed. arrange it immediately. we will cover all costs. a museums reputation rests on its authority, with the public trusting that all displayed items are genuine. yet, should rumors of counterfeits circulate, that trust could be shattered. no one wished to spend their hard-earned money on frauds. naturally, everyone understood that for certain highly valuable relics, reproductions might be displayed for security reasons. in such cases, the public accepted it, knowing the genuine artifact existed and that the replica closely mirrored the original. however, if a counterfeit was displayed as a genuine artifact, acceptance would crumble. director, i suspect this luo feng is trying to discredit our museum, a staff member opined. really? you think i needed you to point that out? the director shot back, ire smoldering in his voice. after his search through the cabinets, luo feng discovered a total of thirty-seven artifacts, most of which were ceramics, including bowls, plates, and dishes. although the collection was not extensive, nor were the items exorbitantly priced, it was a start. however, the value of these items didnt even begin to chip away at the 4 billion target. luo feng began to wonder if other treasures awaited discovery. normally, an artifact worth tens of millions was a rare find, while those priced in the hundreds of millions were practically national treasures. the basement held a maximum of two hundred items, and if luo fengs estimated value of 1+ billion was correct, each artifact had to be worth at least 20 million on average. ive heard the tokyo museum has initiated carbon-14 testing and is inviting experts, a viewer commented in the live stream chat. yes, ive heard that as well. host, are you absolutely certain? if theres a misunderstanding, it could be quite embarrassing, another added. many viewers, aware of the developing situation, began to advise luo feng to exercise caution, warning him not to make a fool of himself. however, luo feng shrugged off the warnings. while i cant vouch for other matters, when it comes to identifying artifacts, i hold my ground. the ceramics they have are undeniably counterfeits! typically, i wouldnt bother, but now that ive discovered genuine items here, i have to sell them. i need to clarify the truth, or else my latest finds will be treated as fakes. it was as simple as that. if he didnt find a genuine artifact, luo feng would have left the matter alone. but if one of the items had to be genuine, and the museum claimed theirs was the real deal, then where would that leave luo fengs pieces? i trust old luo, his expertise is unparalleled! i trust him too! so, all the antiques weve been admiring were counterfeits? ive already bought tickets! ill need to seek a refund! at this, luo feng opened another cabinet, revealing a long iron box. upon opening the box, he found a rectangular piece of paper. seven large characters were inscribed on the left side of the paper: [ japanese theater]. it appeared to be a theater ticket. as luo feng skimmed the paper, a name caught his eye: [ peking opera master mei lanfang! l. the date was listed as may 1, 1919, and the ticket price was 10 yen. wow, what is this? the owner of this basement must have lived in the last century! this is a ticket to a master mei lanfang performance! and its a first-class ticket at that! this is exceptionally rare! from the box, luo feng produced a stack of ten tickets, announcing, these are tickets to a 1919 performance by master mei lanfang in the sakura empire. while not astronomically valuable, these tickets were indeed quite rare. enthusiasts of peking opera, as well as the affluent in jingcheng, would undoubtedly pay a premium to acquire them. are these from master mei lanfangs performance in our country? lord fujii asked, visibly taken aback. indeed, they are! luo feng confirmed, nodding. may i examine them? of course. luo feng handed over the tickets. as fujii took them, his heart was a tumult of emotions, both regret and envy swirling within him. since antiquity, many influential figures from the dragon nation, china have profoundly impacted the cultural landscape of the sakura empire. xu fu was the earliest, followed by the luminaries of the tang dynasty and yang guifei. in the ming dynasty, it was zhu shunshui. in more modern times, it was mei lanfang.. Chapter 536 - Chapter 536: Nitrate Film, A Priceless Treasure! chapter 536: nitrate film, a priceless treasure! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation could it be a dragon robe? the next cabinet he pulled open was noticeably larger. inside were stacked garments, layer upon layer, vibrant and colorful, bearing a striking resemblance to dragon robes. luo feng picked up a piece of clothing, unfurling it. indeed, its a dragon robe! this japanese devil has quite the knack for collecting! everyone was astonished. how had such an item fallen into the hands of this japanese person? it appears to be a python robe, luo feng stated, likely a theatrical costume. after storing the garments, luo feng discovered a note attached to one. costume gifted by mei lanfang. so, it truly is a theatrical costume, a gift from mr. mei lanfang? the owner of this basement must be either a politician or a significant merchant! why does our lord mayor appear so displeased? how could he be content? the host discovered all these treasures. he already agreed that whatever we find belongs to our streamer! if this were scripted, it would be unimaginable. those japanese goons wouldnt dare to use such valuable treasures as props! how will this all end? i suspect theres more hidden treasures in this basement! this is probably all there is. after all, its only a basement. dont tell me youre anticipating it to be as valuable as an ancient tomb, worth billions! if thats the case, not only would the city lords face turn green, but i reckon the japanese officials would also be spitting blood in frustration! billions? its not an ancient tomb; a solitary basement cant be worth that much! i said from the beginning it was implausible! luo feng grasped the gist of the conversation. but internally, he smirked. to anyone else, the value of a basement being billions would seem outrageous. but with his system, he had already ascertained that it could indeed reach billions. what was certain was, when the time came, both the lord fujii and the young devils officials would spit blood out of frustration. opening the door to the next cabinet, luo feng discovered a fan. the ribs of the fan were painted with colorful clay and gold, adorned with plum blossoms and mandarin ducks. once spread open, it was truly elegant. the inscription on it read, gifted by mr. mei lanfang. it seemed the owner of this basement had a rather close relationship with mr. mei lanfang. a ticket from mei lanfang, a robe from mei lanfang, a folding fan from mei lanfang; all thats missing is a pair of shoes from mr. mei lanfang! after returning the items, luo feng proceeded to open another cabinet. inside, he found a pair of basin shoes. luo feng was momentarily speechless. the internet users had guessed correctly. there were indeed shoes. undoubtedly. is the owner of this basement somewhat peculiar? mr. mei lanfang was a man after all, even his shoes were collected? heh, have you forgotten farewell my concubine? the emperor in that play had some peculiar tastes, didnt he? hahaha! i remember now, that emperor was quite eccentric, even twisted the character orientation of cheng dieyi, his own brother! as for the shoes, they were evidently a gift from mr. mei lanfang. undoubtedly, the owner of this basement was affluent. with a creak, luo feng opened another cabinet. after pulling it open, the interior space measured about half a meter. [ ding! nitrate film, worth 1 million yuan! ] only after hearing the systems valuation did luo feng understand what it was. what is this object? a tire? the owners taste for collecting is rather eclectic! its not a tire! luo feng clarified, this is nitrate film. silent movies were played on this. this one is mr. mei lanfangs rainbow pass! i checked the production company; it was a company from the sakura country back in the day! is this a film that mr. mei lanfang starred in? im only concerned about its value! of course its valuable! its part of the filmographic legacy left by mr. mei lanfang! but these are all negatives. surely the company would have their own negatives? they wouldnt anymore; they were lost in the war! luo feng glanced at the other compartments. all were silent films. stacks of tapes too. including xi shi, heavenly maiden scatters flowers, and drunken concubine, among others. this truly is a collection dedicated to mei lanfang! indeed, a dedicated fan. to love to such an extent is no small feat! these items, not just now but even back in the day, were incredibly valuable. after all, mei lanfangs fame was immense, a genuine international sensation. especially the nitrate films, which were priceless. city lord fujii, on the side, was on the verge of tears. these items, if luo feng hadnt been invited here, even if his own men couldnt find them, would still be buried underground. if someone discovered them one day, wouldnt they belong to the people of sakura country? but now, they were about to be taken away by luo feng. as luo feng approached the next cabinet, although fujii couldnt bear it, it was already too late to intervene. he could only silently follow. after opening the door to the cabinet, another roll of nitrate film was inside. is this modern times, by chaplin? ah, the owner of this basement truly enjoyed such collectibles! who wouldnt appreciate the novelty of cinema when it first emerged? Chapter 537 - Chapter 537: Priceless words from Einstein! chapter 537: priceless words from einstein! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation when theres a will, theres a way! is that an english phrase? indeed, brother, your english is remarkable; youve translated it flawlessly! upon opening the next box, he found a card with these words written on it. the onlookers couldnt help but ponder the rationale behind collecting such a peculiar assortment of words. i recognize the signature on the back of this card! why wouldnt you? if im not mistaken, these english letters spell out einstein! einstein, did you say? upon hearing this, everyone was momentarily taken aback. are these words penned in english? absolutely, its english! could it be possible that these words were inscribed by einstein himself? can these words, when theres a will, theres a way, be translated into english? though a perfect translation may not be possible, the sentiment conveyed remains the same! the genius behind the theory of relativity? did einstein ever make a visit to japan? according to the annals of history, he did, and even lodged in a local hotel! the proprietor of this basement seems to have a remarkably diverse range of luminaries he admires! luo feng carefully placed the card aside. this object held its value not due to its intrinsic worth, but because of the reputation of the person who inscribed the words. indeed, in terms of global recognition, even the highly esteemed mei lanfang paled in comparison, despite the fact they came from distinct domains and direct comparisons were difficult. even the worlds most famous playwright would struggle to match einsteins fame and influence. are these words genuinely penned by einstein? this is an invaluable discovery! the city lord, standing to the side, was stunned once more. he was at a loss about how to handle the situation. meanwhile, at the tokyo museum, experts had concluded their appraisal of the porcelain and arrived at a valuation. the museum director sat in his office, captivated by luo fengs livestream, how can one basement yield so many treasures? it is hiroshima, a city once devastated by an atomic bomb. we are yet to determine the owner of the basement, but the plethora of valuable items suggest the owner must have been extraordinary! the director, shaking his head, retorted, if the owner were still alive, he wouldnt possibly abandon these treasures. now fujii has invited luo feng and declared these unearthed objects belong to him. by doing so, the items can no longer be reclaimed; they all belong to luo feng now! yes, this is a considerable loss. the initial intention of inviting luo feng was solely for publicity, but look at how it has turned out! meanwhile, luo feng was oblivious to their concerns. he proceeded to open the next cabinet to reveal a watch. what kind of watch is this? its quite unattractive! were watches even in existence back then? absolutely, when our nation was still under imperial rule, watches were already a reality! in that era, they were the preserve of a privileged few. in todays terms, if you could afford a watch then, you could easily afford a ferrari now! it appears to be a vacheron constantin! is that a prestigious brand? regardless of the past, its still rather expensive today! it may be pricey, but its exceedingly unsightly! modern aesthetic values should not be imposed on items from the past! after examining it for a moment, luo feng indeed confirmed it to be a vacheron constantin watch. this watch likely belonged to the brands initial collection. in its time, such a design was considered fashionable. today, of course, it may not resonate with many. without the brands reputation, its unlikely anyone would purchase it. even as a gift, it might not be appreciated. he opened several cabinets in succession, all brimming with an assortment of watches. for those with an affinity for antiques, these were undoubtedly prized possessions. with a soft creaking sound, luo feng proceeded to open the next cabinet. to his surprise, it held a golden patek philippe watch. the system projected the price C a staggering 20 million. luo feng deduced it must be among the most coveted pieces from this brand, given the substantial price tag. the raw materials alone were quite expensive, justifying the lofty price. as the saying goes, when you buy a patek philippe, youre not purchasing it for yourself, but for the next generation, given its tendency to appreciate over time. the star of the show has arrived, a patek philippe! indeed, its a patek philippe, timeless in its appeal! this watch could be the worlds first single-button chronograph wristwatch, the pioneer of patek philippe. i believe it was bespoke, costing tens of thousands at the time! goodness, if it cost tens of thousands back then, what would it be worth now? after all, its a patek philippe. it could easily fetch millions, if not tens of millions! though luo feng was no watch connoisseur, he admired the piece for a while before placing it back. his attention then shifted to the final cabinet. he surmised that the most prized object must reside within. after all, the cumulative value of the items in the previous cabinets amounted to merely a few hundreds of millions, suggesting that the primary treasure was yet to be unveiled.. Chapter 538 - Chapter 538: Vintage Newspaper! Chronicles of Huo Yuanjia! chapter 538: vintage newspaper! chronicles of huo yuanjia! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation the final cabinet creaked open, revealing a book nestled within. the system had priced it modestly; it was worth a few tens of thousands. upon closer inspection, the title read, the mighty power technique. holy smokes! one exclaimed, i was drinking water, and i nearly choked when i saw the title! hahaha, is this the legendary martial arts secret manual? the mighty power technique? the collectors eclectic tastes are truly intriguing! who would have thought this unassuming individual is a kung fu enthusiast? this title can give the buddhas palm a run for its money! luo feng looked bemused, then he announced, this is genuine! real or fake, does it matter? do real martial arts secret manuals even exist? we are talking about the real world, not fantasy! there are no secret martial arts manuals! luo feng responded, indeed, reality and fiction are different realms. yet, one cannot deny this techniques existence. the mighty power technique may sound like an exaggeration, but the content outlines a methodology for internal martial arts breathing! uh, host, are you okay? are we discussing an internal martial arts routine here? luo feng shut the book, you would harbor fewer doubts if you knew the author. who penned it then? luo feng replied, none other than our esteemed chinese martial arts master, du xinwu! no way, master du wrote this? who is du xinwu? ive never heard of him. the host referred to him as ours, so he must be a chinese master! listening to you, luo feng, is like attending an intensive course! luo feng elaborated, speaking of kung fu during the republic period, you cant bypass du xinwu. his fame might not eclipse ip mans, but he was genuinely skilled. du xinwu easily places within the top five! luo feng had poured over numerous martial arts manuals, gaining substantial imowledge of chinese martial arts. during the republic era, we saw an abundance of masters, marking a zenith in chinese martial arts. its incomparable to todays jesters like ma baoguo! the kung fu masters of the past were formidable, unlike todays pseudo masters with a handful of disciples! they mastered lethal techniques and earned their reputation through combat, none were frauds! luo feng brandished the book and proclaimed, if youre serious about learning martial arts, the methods in this book would prove effective. however, martial arts training requires long-term commitment, best started from a young age. baguazhang? he questioned, picking up another book titled with these three characters. dong haichuans baguazhang was a sensation in the martial arts world! the worlds best martial artist, the late qing martial saint, sun lutang! luo feng inhaled sharply upon spotting a renowned tai chi manual. good heavens, these were all penned by national martial arts masters! i wouldnt have guessed, i suppose its a handwritten copy of baguazhang! whether its an original is immaterial, what counts is the martial spirit. luo feng shifted his gaze to another secret manual labeled hung ga. he had already come across a myriad of martial arts secret manuals, mostly handwritten copies. each had a value ranging from tens of thousands to over a hundred thousand. these were all relics from the past. unlike the modern churn of printed books, subjected to numerous revisions. upon opening the next cabinet, luo feng found a stack of newspapers titled shen bao, dating back to 1909. they contained stories about a chinese strongman and a competition between chinese and western strongmen. all three newspapers cover the same event, which has been romanticized into numerous tales for future generations! what story? the story of huo yuanjia! specifically, the episode where huo yuanjia challenged a strongman. the real incident wasnt as dramatized as in the novels. the challenge never took place because the strongman stipulated that huo yuanjia couldnt use ankle hooks and finger jabs! luo feng explained. why on earth would they prohibit him? they might as well have tied him up and let them fight! didnt they end up fighting? i heard huo yuanjia defeated him and was subsequently poisoned? thats what happens when you consume too much television and cinema. how could that be the truth? luo feng set down the newspaper and picked up a thread-bound book. this is the youth magazine! he exclaimed. it was filled with chinese characters, all easily understood, and it dated back to 1916. it was an issue published by pioneer chen. luo feng remained reticent, given the sensitivity of discussing old chens contents. such vintage newspapers carry significant value. however, they hadnt yet stumbled upon anything extraordinarily valuable. the goal of four billion was still far out of reach.. Chapter 539 - Chapter 539: The Treasure Worth Three Billion! Finally Unveiled! chapter 539: the treasure worth three billion! finally unveiled! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation how peculiar, luo feng mused aloud. the space is limited. could the great treasure have simply evaporated into nothingness? he surveyed his surroundings, questioning whether there was truly nothing left. doubt crept into his mind. as he pondered, a painting on the wall caught his attention. is this a ukiyo-e? with a single glance, luo feng recognized the distinct style of sakura nations traditional art. even centuries-old ukiyo-e pieces were not particularly valuable. he then shifted his gaze to another painting, an ink wash masterpiece. the craftsmanship is remarkable, but who is the artist? he noticed a small seal at the bottom. baishi a moment passed, and then realization dawned on luo feng. could this be a qi baishi painting? this appears to be a chinese ink wash painting, correct? it certainly is, why even ask! who is the artist, and from which era does this work originate? luo feng replied, its contemporary, by qi baishi! damn, its qi baishi indeed. how could his painting end up here? it must be a counterfeit, right? it has to be a forgery! i also hope its a forgery, but it seems lord fujii, standing on the sidelines, fell silent. while not an expert, he had some understanding of chinese ink wash paintings. a quick look at this work didnt suggest a forgery to him. i believe its authentic, but i have no idea how it ended up here, luo feng initially nodded in agreement, then shook his head in confusion. even without a system prompt, luo feng, who had seen countless artifacts and works of art, could recognize the mastery of the artist at first glance. undoubtedly, it was the work of a master. this must be an original, qi baishis peach blossom dock! unbelievable, peach blossom dock, an original, ended up in sakura nation? is this painting very valuable? if its by qi baishi, i presume its quite valuable! i recall a qi baishi painting selling for around ten billion, right? unbelievable, a modern painters work fetching such a high price, thats extraordinary! in the world of art, precedence doesnt dictate value! indeed, if you have the fame of mona lisa, anything you create could be a world-beater! when discussing modern painters, two names are indispensable. one is xu beihong, the other is qi baishi. this painting, according to the systems estimate, was worth around seventy-eight million. this reflected its significant status in the world of painting. luo feng turned his attention to the next painting, depicting two white hibiscus with a tinge of red. the painting was titled red and white hibiscus. upon seeing this, a wave of amusement swept over luo feng, causing his eyes to twitch slightly. lord fujii! what is it? could you please contact the tokyo museum? huh? why contact the tokyo museum? could you inform them that their red and white hibiscus on display is likely a forgery? upon hearing this, fujii felt a knot tighten in his stomach. could the original be right here on this wall? despite his reservations, fujii made the call. he now had a responsibility to alert the museum to prepare for this revelation. what? a forgery? how can that be, stop spouting nonsense! ah, it was suggested by master yamamoto at your side? then we will arrange for someone to re-evaluate it! from the conversation, it was evident. the person at the tokyo museum was initially dismissive of the news. but once they heard a master at fujiis side had made the claim. they could no longer ignore it. they desired further evaluation. there was a slow, sinking realization of despair in their voice. fujii, too, was taken aback. these treasures were only unearthed because he had invited luo feng. host, this discovery is truly staggering! hahaha, they have a similar piece in their museum, and now youve uncovered another? i bet the one in the museum is fake, and the one youve found here is the real deal! when the netizens caught wind of this. their joy was comparable to that of two-hundred-pound children at a candy store. this red and white hibiscus, six billion according to the systems estimate, but luo feng speculated that if it were to be auctioned, it could easily fetch seven or eight billion, or even ten billion. unfazed, luo feng pressed forward, meticulously inspecting the wall and ensuring nothing was overlooked. initially, his focus had been on the cabinets upon entry due to their prominence, and he hadnt taken notice of the wall paintings. after some time, however, it seemed this painting was the last of its kind. there was no other. displayed was a piece of calligraphy, set on a scroll, approximately half a meter in both length and width. on the yellowed paper was an intricate cursive script. scattered around the model script were a dozen or so seals. luo feng read the cursive script, whispering, with respect satoshi santo by the time he finished reading, luo fengs eyes were sparkling with excitement. he struggled to contain his exhilaration. the discovery was simply too astounding.. Chapter 540 - Chapter 540: Impossible! This Artifact Cannot Be Genuine! chapter 540: impossible! this artifact cannot be genuine! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation good heavens! luo feng exclaimed, nearly unrecognizable in his astonishment. this discovery was simply staggering. overwhelming, even. it was, in fact, utterly unbelievable! what just happened? why did the host curse out of the blue? someone queried. judging by his expression, he appears ecstatic! another noted. what is this calligraphy piece? whose work is it, and whats its value? it appears to be a you mu tie! dont hesitate, assert it confidently. this is it! hold your horses, the piece is clearly counterfeit! exactly, its predominantly fake! no, its not just predominantly fake, it is fake! why then, does the host seem so excited? i have a hunch it might be authentic! stop dreaming. its impossible for a genuine piece to exist C the real ones were obliterated by the atomic bomb! really? how have i never heard of this before? in art school, a professor once mentioned that you mu tie was the last remaining original work by wang xizhi. a collector from the land of cherry blossoms, who tragically lived in hiroshima, had collected it. when the atomic bomb hit, the collector was killed, and naturally, the you mu tie was believed to have been destroyed with him. was it that tragic? at this moment, luo feng, managing to contain his enthusiasm, declared, indeed, the collector perished, but the you mu tie survived. this is it! host, are you suggesting that this is an authentic piece? given his jubilant demeanor, im beginning to suspect this might indeed be genuine! that seems exceedingly improbable! the odds are just too low! luo feng countered, the odds are indeed minuscule, but this you mu tie is, in fact, genuine! prior to the emergence of the preface to the orchid pavilion, the only recognized original work of wang xizhi was this you mu tie. other pieces were simply later imitations. before hiroshima was bombed, japan had hosted a poetry meeting in the literary world, where numerous wang xizhis replicas, held by different individuals, were showcased. the you mu tie, however, stole the limelight. its presentation led many scholars at the meeting to declare it an original piece by wang xizhi, thus establishing its position as the only authentic work left by the great calligrapher. its value, therefore, was immeasurable. nevertheless, following the bombing of hiroshima, rumors spread that this priceless artifact was destroyed. the news was received with great regret by everyone. yet today, this artifact mysteriously surfaced in this basement. if its worth lay in tens of billions, then it couldnt possibly be a forgery. it is indeed an authentic piece by wang xizhi. the appearance of this artifact also revealed the identity of its last keeper: ando manzou. a private collector and businessman from japan of the last century, he had strong ties with china. despite being a low-key character in the business world, he rose to fame after buying the you mu tie for a vast sum at the poetry meeting. though the you mu tie was preserved, manzou was not. at this moment, city lord fujii had sighed more times than he could count. ever since their descent into the basement, his sighs hadnt ceased. the marvelous artifacts they discovered all now belonged to luo feng. at first, he was fine with that. but the final revelation of the you mu tie was a critical blow, almost causing him to faint. lord, weve almost finished here, lets head back upstairs, suggested luo feng, suppressing a chuckle at the sight of fujiis crestfallen expression. the officials had wanted him to spice up their variety show and attract viewers to their city, but they hadnt realized what a demanding task inviting luo feng would turn out to be. their invitation had cost them a significant portion of their underground artifact treasury. originally, these artifacts were theirs, but now that luo feng had discovered them, they had transferred ownership. unless the officials of the land of the rising sun were ready to lose face, go back on their words, and brazenly refuse to give luo feng these artifacts. alright lets head back upstairs, agreed fujii, appearing somewhat unsteady but still managing a strained smile. emerging from the basement, they were met with a lively scene. luo feng was besieged by journalists who were eager to interview him. he was inundated with questions, to which he patiently responded one by one. then he took out his phone and dialed long jianfei. upon learning of the recent development, long jianfei was left dumbfounded. luo fengs achievement was beyond astounding. being casually invited by japan only to discover an authentic piece of wang xizhis work was incredible. the cost fujii had paid to promote his city was immense. but technically speaking, it wasnt a massive investment. he hadnt actually spent much money. it was luo feng who, using his abilities, had brought their city to prominence. after summarizing the incident to long jianfei over the phone, luo feng reassured, you dont need to rush over, im just keeping you informed! Chapter 541 - Chapter 541: What does Wang Xizhi’s Authentic Work Amount To? This Brings You Joy? chapter 541: what does wang xizhis authentic work amount to? this brings you joy? translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation city lord, news of mr. luos exploits in the sakura country, japan in the capital city, nestled within the confines of the city lords residence, news had just arrived. the secretarys words elicited a profound shock from him. a grin unfolded across his face. good lad, indeed, his journey wasnt for naught! though, is this minor triumph worthy of such elation? upon hearing this, the secretary asked, riddled with confusion, city lord, this is the youmu tie, the sole authentic work of wang xizhi. its truly remarkable! the secretary faltered, surely this was a cause for celebration? what more could the city lord possibly want? only luo feng and a select few knew that his voyage to sakura country wasnt just for this youmu tie. as such, it was a fortuitous discovery, at best. the real goal was the supposed treasure trove, a farm brimming with chinese artifacts. of course, such a clandestine objective would remain a secret to most, the secretary included. do not fret. we shouldnt get overly excited over a single artifact. we should aim higher. erm, understood, city lord, the secretary replied, unsure of what else to say, then inquired, shall we reach out to the foreign ministry, city lord? not just yet, the city lord responded, shaking his head. it wasnt the time for such actions. if it was merely this single artifact, the quantity was insufficient. further discussions would only be warranted once they unearthed more. before that, the exact count of artifacts on the farm was unknown. could it be more than what was in the basement, or fewer? or perhaps none at all? these were all variables. after all, many years had elapsed, and all hypotheses were hinged on luo fengs conjecture. the ambiguities were simply too manifold. after wrapping up the conversation with the city lord. luo feng organized a team to retrieve the artifacts. fujii could only watch in helpless envy, nursing a twinge of heartache. hahaha, hiroshima might have been the biggest loser this time! lose, my foot! look at the massive publicity theyve reaped! by stirring such a grand commotion, their fame is undoubtedly surging! with wang xizhis authentic work in hand, theyd be laughing even in their dreams! does it compare with the preface to the orchid pavilion? certainly not, but it wouldnt be too far off, considering both are genuine pieces! these are the only two extant authentic works of wang xizhi globally, and now both are in the hosts possession! i roughly estimated the basements value to be around 2 to 3 billion! its substantially more than that, i suspect its 4 to 5 billion! youve severely underestimated the value of wang xizhis youmu tie! this piece alone is worth around 2 to 3 billion, are you suggesting the rest are worthless? fujii had invited luo feng over. the effect was astoundingly successful, causing a global sensation. the worlds gaze was firmly affixed here. the collection within was impressively abundant. tokyo museum will be live-streaming the artifact identification tonight, anyone interested in watching? i also caught the news! old luo seems a tad overly confident. it appears theyre starting to push back. you claimed my stuff is counterfeit? now, ill conduct an identification session for all to witness! truthfully, theres no issue with what old luo did. he discovered these artifacts, so even if the museum has more, wouldnt they be forgeries? they cant debase themselves by claiming to possess forgeries, can they? im merely curious, where did the museums forgeries originate from! could it be that they were surreptitiously replaced in the last century? meanwhile, over at the tokyo museum, an announcement had been broadcasted. this was their riposte to luo feng. an explanation was mandatory. mr. luo, perhaps we should partake in a meal first. well manage the proceedings here. your team will assist in escorting the artifacts. fujii extended an invitation to luo feng, proposing to dine together. however, luo feng merely shook his head, a subtle smile on his face, ill remain here. its preferable to keep a watchful eye. its not a safety concern, but these individuals might handle the artifacts recklessly. if they damage something precious, its a colossal loss i cant afford. luo feng didnt express that he was staying to keep an eye on the proceedings. he was merely safeguarding his artifacts from harm. such a statement was indeed quite fitting. upon hearing this, fujii recognized that luo feng wouldnt be departing the scene and refrained from further persuasion. the host needs to remain vigilant. if an artifact is surreptitiously replaced, it would be catastrophic! indeed, i do believe these japanese individuals are capable of such deceit. i question their integrity, and the broadcaster needs to maintain alertness. i fear they might employ some tricks. dont worry, with the broadcasters keen eyes, any sleight-of-hand tricks are futile! the remark was apt. given the skills luo feng had cultivated, his eyesight was undoubtedly exceptional. setting everything else aside, his exceptional eyesight could easily secure a win in a casino. twenty minutes later, the japanese police assembled, and food was promptly served. everyone dined together. collectively, they transferred the artifacts. apart from miss uesugi, an emerging japanese actress who began her career as a model, the rest of the crew seemed somewhat disconcerted and disoriented. as time elapsed, luo feng observed that the model appeared to harbor some interest in him. of course, if her intentions were genuine and she was simply drawn to him, luo feng wouldnt rebuff such attention from a stunning beauty. after all, her physique was truly striking. spending a night with her could undoubtedly be quite gratifying.. Chapter 542 - Chapter 542: The CEO of Mazda Makes a Purchase! chapter 542: the ceo of mazda makes a purchase! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation following lunch, luo feng maintained his vigil as cultural relics were methodically transported out of the vicinity. however, the tranquil afternoon scene was disrupted at around two oclock when an array of business vans converged on the location. men disembarked from the vehicles, moving purposefully towards luo feng. the city lord, fujii appeared familiar with these newcomers. he exchanged quick words with them before guiding them to luo feng. good afternoon, mr. luo. i serve as the assistant to the chairman of nagafuji corporation, one of them introduced himself. luo feng reciprocated by shaking hands with each newcomer in turn. mr. luo, i am here today to represent before the assistant could complete his statement, another fleet of business vans made its appearance. all eyes turned towards them, the license plate on the vehicles inciting a collective gasp of surprise. even the present reporters succumbed to a hushed silence, their attention now riveted on the newcomers. luo feng, catching onto the unusual reaction, speculated that the new arrivals must hold a significant standing. from one of the vehicles emerged a man of approximately fifty years, the aura of importance clinging to his well-preserved demeanor. he engaged briefly with the police securing the perimeter before being granted entry. hello, mr. luo, i am matsuda, representing mazda motors! he introduced himself. luo feng found himself taken aback. this man represented mazda. goodness, mazda motors, thats a heavyweight! what would such a high-profile figure want with a livestreamer? the answer is obvious. hes likely here to make a purchase! our streamer is doomed! he cant possibly protect his treasures now! certainly, the mazda family is wealthy enough to have the host part with his treasures, albeit reluctantly! i beg to differ. in our country, though our streamers can be swayed by money, the highest bidder wins. however, this is contingent upon the relics remaining within the country. the situation might be different here since these are japanese relics. the host might resist selling to them! your logic is flawed. the relics sold domestically were indeed domestic cultural relics. now, the relics from japan are surfacing! i agree, theres a significant distinction! the mazda family, they wield immense power in japan! after the formal introductions, matsuda expressed his intent: mr. luo, i am particularly interested in the items in the basement! just as expected, he was here to purchase. luo feng responded, then, mr. matsuda, lets proceed downstairs and take a closer look together! no, no, no, im not here merely to inspect, i aim to make a purchase! matsuda clarified. what do you wish to purchase? luo feng inquired, not rejecting the proposition outright. as long as you strike a deal i deem reasonable, i wont bother with the fine print. if you were to offer me billions in exchange for demeaning my empire, i would, of course, accept. the money would then be invested back into my empire, all in the name of maximizing benefits. why stand on ceremony? mr. luo, i am interested in acquiring some of the ukiyo-e prints initially. these are part of our nations heritage, and i intend to preserve them! his request was sincere, absent any air of superiority. lord fujii of hiroshima, observing the exchange from the sidelines, hoped for a successful sale without interfering. other interested parties also intended to purchase items, but with matsuda present, they chose to wait until his transaction concluded. the stronger party, by the laws of social status or unspoken rules, naturally reserves the right to select first. even though anyone is technically free to make a purchase, claiming something the dominant party desires risks provoking their ire. then you may select three prints! luo feng finally agreed, nodding his approval. thank you! a relieved sigh escaped matsuda. he knew engaging luo feng was a formidable task, and securing his request was certainly a relief. the experience was a first for matsuda. money had always granted him what he desired, but luo fengs demeanor shook this belief. by the end, luo feng sold three ukiyo-e prints at a hefty sum. the total cost amounted to 12 million, which was, bearing in mind the systems estimated value of the relics, over five times the price. however, for luo feng, it wasnt just about the money. if you want to buy, then buy. if not, then let it be. firstly, these cultural relics were not chinese, and they had no connection to chinese artifacts. secondly, the price offered was quite high. a missed profit is a lost profit. once matsuda vacated the basement, several entrepreneurs advanced to negotiate with luo feng, each proposing the relics they wished to purchase. given these artifacts were freshly excavated from the basement, they could unequivocally vouch for their authenticity. as time sped on, the day drew to a close. around seven or eight in the evening, long jianfei and his team arrived at the basement. as was their routine, they began by inspecting the relics, followed by assessing their worth. these elders not only possessed extensive knowledge about domestic cultural relics but were also quite proficient in foreign artifacts.. Chapter 543 - Chapter 543: Fakes! Absolute Fakes! chapter 543: fakes! absolute fakes! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation at around seven in the evening, another surprising turn of events unfolded. the tokyo museum initiated a livestream for the authentication of their artifacts. within mere minutes, various livestreaming platforms collectively surpassed the threshold of 20 million viewers. luo fengs recent arrival had certainly fanned the flames of public curiosity. coupled with his existing popularity and the emerging rumors about potential forgeries within the museums artifacts, it was expected that a massive audience would gather for this spectacle. though 20 million might seem a drop in the ocean considering the chinas vast population, for a single livestream event, this was indeed a significant number. more so, considering japans smaller population in contrast to chinas. a livestream attracting an actual audience of 20 million in japan was, therefore, no minor accomplishment. wow, this is quite the crowd! whats the hold-up with the artifact authentication? the museums audacious enough to livestream this? im convinced their artifacts must be authentic! so, if these are genuine, does that mean luo fengs artifacts are fakes? i bet the hosts artifacts are going to be discredited! in the meantime, luo feng, fresh from a shower in his hotel room, spent some relaxing time with li shishi. the pair lounged comfortably on the sofa, eniovin? their nrivacv- however. a call interrnnted their aniet time. informing artifacts. within mere minutes, various livestreaming platforms collectively surpassed the threshold of 20 million viewers. luo fengs recent arrival had certainly fanned the flames of public curiosity. coupled with his existing popularity and the emerging rumors about potential forgeries within the museums artifacts, it was expected that a massive audience would gather for this spectacle. though 20 million might seem a drop in the ocean considering the chinas vast population, for a single livestream event, this was indeed a significant number. more so, considering japans smaller population in contrast to chinas. a livestream attracting an actual audience of 20 million in japan was, therefore, no minor accomplishment. wow, this is quite the crowd! whats the hold-up with the artifact authentication? the museums audacious enough to livestream this? im convinced their artifacts must be authentic! so, if these are genuine, does that mean luo fengs artifacts are fakes? i bet the hosts artifacts are going to be discredited! in the meantime, luo feng, fresh from a shower in his hotel room, spent some relaxing time with li shishi. the pair lounged comfortably on the sofa, enjoying their privacy. however, a call interrupted their quiet time, informing luo feng about the ongoing livestream. seizing the opportunity for entertainment, luo feng and li shishi tuned into the livestream together. rather than join the museums livestream room, luo feng shared the livestream with his own audience. were watching the livestream from old luos room! host, how certain are you about the authenticity of your artifact? thats not even a question, its one hundred percent! are you doubting our hosts judgment? youre supposed to be a fan, arent you? its clear as day; there cant be two identical artifacts in the world! the forgery must be from the museum! if the museums bold enough to livestream, they must be sure of their artifacts authenticity, or they risk shooting themselves in the foot, right? meanwhile, on the museums livestream, kawashima miyuki, the museums charming representative, naturally assumed the role of host. her captivating beauty, impressive figure, and pleasing voice made her an obvious choice for the job. esteemed experts, please commence the authentication process! among the experts present, luo feng recognized a familiar face. it was the renowned porcelain expert, wang yousheng. apparently, japan had extended him an invitation. are you watching the livestream for ms. kawashima, or do you genuinely have interest in such events? li shishi, nestled comfortably in luo fengs arms, inquired with a playful glance. she knew all too well he was watching not for the livestream, but for the beautiful host. lets be honest, many young men in our country watch these livestreams primarily for the attractive women, not the artifacts! luo feng admitted, not hiding his admiration for kawashima miyukis beauty. isnt the museums decision to enlist a beauty as a host a ploy for more views? well, it worked; i fell for it! in fiction, male protagonists often boast and pretend to be deep, which is insufferably pretentious. its entirely natural for men to admire beautiful women, just as its natural for women to be attracted to handsome, strong men. however, luo feng knew, admiring someone and being in a relationship with them were two distinct matters. alright, lets focus on the livestream now, said luo feng as he gently ran his fingers through li shishis hair, shifting his attention back to the stream. the beautiful host was merely a bonus. his primary interest was to discern what these people planned to do next with the livestream. do we have any findings yet? wang yousheng asked the other experts on site after a period of close observation. the glaze displays an orange peel pattern, and the pigment is refined! its undeniably authentic! affirmed a japanese expert, a small-bearded man. other japanese experts echoed his conviction. however, wang yousheng and his associates seemed unconvinced. mr. wang, it seems you have a differing opinion. would you care to share it? id like to examine the clay body more closely, wang yousheng responded. his expertise in porcelain, hailed as top-tier in his homeland, held significant weight even in japan. upon closer inspection, he declared, in my judgment, this is unequivocally a forgery. the person behind it possesses considerable skill, but due to technical constraints, the clay body wasnt properly crafted. with more diligence, it couldve been made to appear more authentic. its understandable that the museum failed to spot the forgery. its a common enough occurrence, unless someone with a keen eye comes along to detect the discrepancy, explained wang yousheng.. Chapter 544 - Chapter 544: Destination Reached! Commence Scanning! chapter 544: destination reached! commence scanning! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation despite its counterfeit nature, it retains significant value as a collectors item! wang yousheng declared. he quickly adjusted his tone, adding, mind you, this is purely my personal assessment and may not be universal. i would suggest a period-based verification for a more accurate conclusion! damn, could it really be a fake? the host nailed it! isnt this just embarrassing? they went as far as to bring in a foreigner to conduct this evaluation too! live or recorded, a fake is always going to be unveiled! inopportune as it may be, i cant stop myself from chuckling! lets move on to those two paintings! i suspect they might be fraudulent, too! the room is charged with tension. onward with the appraisal! comments poured in from every corner of the globe. in the livestream room, the comments cascaded. everyone was there for the spectacle. in that moment, the director of the tokyo museum was tempted to cut the broadcast, but rationality prevailed. esteemed experts, could you please evaluate these two paintings? kawashima miyuki, complying with the directors request, decided to carry on with the assessment. it was, undeniably, a shameful incident for the tokyo museum. however, their decision to live-stream the appraisal was quite astute. as the netizens had pointed out earlier, a fake artifact would eventually be exposed, no matter the circumstances. more importantly, the livestreaming projected an image of innocence, suggesting that the museum, like the public, was duped by the counterfeit, rather than complicit in deceiving the masses with a fake artifact. this clever handling diverted the brunt of public opinion away from them. after all, who would audaciously live-stream a counterfeit they were aware of? this, it must be noted, was quite shrewd. not long after. the two paintings were also flagged as replicas. the tokyo museum staff wore their grim faces like a mask, feeling genuine disappointment beneath the act. all three artifacts are unequivocally fakes! as the overseer of the tokyo museum, i failed to identify these discrepancies and for that, i offer my sincere apologies! i suspect these artifacts were switched out during the last century. had this not been the case, they would not have slipped past us. we relied on past validations of their authenticity and had no reason to believe they had been swapped! in essence, the museum directors justification suggested the artifacts had been replaced in the previous century. it was not their oversight. even though they did not outright reject the blame. the implication was there. is the appraisal complete? back in luo fengs hotel suite, long jianfei, having finished his work, came to find luo feng. observing the womans black silk in the room. left unattended. long jianfeis face turned a shade of red. this luo feng. everything was commendable, save for his rather unrestrained personal life. but who could fault him for being young? with such youth and charm, it was natural to attract many women. the appraisal is complete. wang yousheng couldnt help himself on the spot! they played it quite smart, though! luo feng said. they did, indeed. this strategy effectively diffused public sentiment. as long as there was no intentional deception, its the best possible outcome, long jianfei agreed. have all the artifacts been handled? luo feng inquired. all artifacts have been packed and are ready to be shipped back to the capital tomorrow. there will be a reception there. would you like to attend? long jldh1e1 ulleueu. i think ill pass. you guys go on ahead, luo feng declined. alright then. we know you have more on your mind than just wine. well leave you to it! with a glance at li shishi, whose cheeks were tinged pink, long jianfei added, we wont impose on your private time anymore. but remember, as a young man, some restraint wouldnt hurt. luo feng, unfazed, simply laughed heartily, while li shishis blush deepened. what a suggestive old man, speaking so freely in front of a lady! did you catch that, little demon? cease your seduction, we ought to exercise some restraint! hmph, youre the one who cant control himself. so, i wont be joining you tonight! li shi shi retorted playfully. however, luo feng swiftly enveloped her in his embrace. indulging a woman was hardly something to shy away from. the following morning, a refreshed luo feng bid farewell to long jianfei and his entourage at the airport. having wrapped up the variety show in hiroshima, luo feng had no further obligations towards them. luo feng rented an suv and set off on a road trip with li shishi, streaming their adventure live. although the journey of over three hundred kilometers could be completed in a day, luo feng was not in a rush, wanting to savor the experience. along the way, he made reservations at several boutique hotels and purchased tickets to numerous attractions. by all indications, he was truly vacationing. he even gave his viewers virtual tours of the various destinations. despite having spent a substantial sum in a day, luo fengs spirits remained high. three days swiftly passed with luo feng covering an average of 100 kilometers each day. eventually, they reached their final destination. that evening, luo feng secured a hotel room for himself and li shishi to rest in.. Chapter 545 - Chapter 545: Over One Hundred Thousand Artifacts! chapter 545: over one hundred thousand artifacts! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation the dawn of a new day arrived. luo feng was en-route to the airport. yet, his destination wasnt china, instead, he was there to receive two individuals. uncle, auntie, good morning. allow me to assist you with your bags! little shishi, theres no need for formalities. call us mom and dad. were family, arent we? indeed, the individuals luo feng had arrived to greet were his parents. their vehicle was spacious enough to accommodate all comfortably. with li shishi in the front seat and his parents nestled in the back, they departed from the airport, heading towards the heart of the city. initially, luo feng guided them to a savory meal, followed by checking into their hotel. the purpose of their visit was straightforward; they were there to see the farm bought under the name of luo fengs father. the farm was nestled in naras asuka village, a mere sixty kilometers from the city. on the brink of their departure, the lord of nara, mr. matsushita, requested luo fengs presence. having witnessed the promotional impact of the live treasure-hunting show in hiroshima, he sought to recreate it by inviting luo feng to participate in a similar event. although they assumed that nara didnt host any hidden treasures, they allowed luo feng to embark on his hunting quest. after all, hiroshima had been an unexpected bonanza. man, im so envious of you! you get to make money even while youre vacationing! reaching such heights in the treasure-hunting realm as a host is indeed an honor! is he going to hunt for gold again today? the scripts are growing stale. fear not, good fortune is bound to strike if the host is in action! the anticipation was palpable. would luo feng incite another wave of envy this time? after a journey of less than forty minutes, luo feng and his entourage reached asuka village. it was a peaceful place, majorly consisting of farms and orchards and a few inhabitants. the idyllic landscape stirred within luo feng a longing for a pastoral life. like mr. fujii, mr. matsushita had also concealed some gold within the village. however, he chose not to disclose the location to luo feng, adding a layer of authenticity to the hunt. given luo fengs acumen, locating the gold was a task he could easily accomplish. as they drove, luo feng mentally estimated the farms location C roughly seven or eight kilometers to the southwest. a little later, after about ten minutes of cruising, the vast farms faded from sight, replaced by wilderness, and before them, a solitary farm stood. comprising three rooms and a large warehouse, it was their destination. they had finally arrived. luo feng knew he had found what he was looking for. what kind of place is this? does anyone reside here? the overgrowth suggests its abandoned! im getting a sadako vibe for some reason! the host must be thrilled about this! is it lawful to enter? it seems like trespassing. unlikely, no one seems to live here, it appears to be an abandoned farm. standing at the entrance, luo feng surveyed the property. the wooden, single-story houses were strewn with cobwebs, and a thick layer of dust covered the porch. lets move quickly, theres nothing fascinating here, this place gives me the creeps! i fear a specter might show up! in a world governed by science, whats there to fear! after examining the surroundings, luo feng initiated a level three scan. the scan would encompass a larger area, ensuring that no possible treasures were missed. a few minutes later, the scan concluded. treasure markers filled the three rooms and the area behind the houses. this several hundred meter stretch was blanketed with treasure markers. the quantity was overwhelming. even for luo feng, a veteran in the field, it was a sight to behold. upon first finding the clues, luo feng had surmised that a significant number of treasures were hidden here. however, he hadnt anticipated this magnitude. there were over thirty thousand artifacts here. yet, this wasnt the final count. many markers indicated boxes, each potentially holding dozens or hundreds of artifacts. thus, a preliminary estimate suggested there were at least one hundred thousand artifacts here. even the ordinarily composed luo feng felt his hands quiver slightly. his heart pounded in anticipation. it appeared to be an enormous undertaking. but then again why should he fret? after all, he owned these properties. host, are you really entering? thats trespassing! with old luos stature, hes the guest invited by the lord of nara. who dares to question him? besides, its merely an abandoned house. no ones entering to steal, just a casual visit! if the houses owner is deceased, it becomes state property. visiting a state site is tourism. why do i sense that the host has a motive for visiting here? could such an old house conceal treasures? youre overthinking. whod be foolish enough to store treasures here! i bet theres a ton of dead mice! simultaneously, as luo feng arrived at the farm, the lord of the capital city in china tuned into the live broadcast. relevant officials too were keenly observing the updates. after all, the treasure trove had finally been found.. Chapter 549 - Chapter 549: Jubilant! They’re All Mine! chapter 549: jubilant! theyre all mine! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation the question that sparked curiosity across both china and the land of the rising sun revolved around a single notion: would luo feng be able to claim these numerous treasures? their worth was substantial, to say the least. even laymen, oblivious to the intricacies of antiquities, could grasp the inherent value of gold and silver. these treasures held astronomical value. if the host, and his partners, were under a contract to unearth specific items, wouldnt those finds belong to the streamer? that proposition wouldnt hold water either! consider this, the property hasnt been claimed for ages! in japan, unclaimed properties typically default to government ownership. once the state stakes its claim, any finds by the streamer become moot. this isnt some unmarked burial ground; its a house! so, to strip it down to its essence, the streamer cant claim any of these treasures, correct? as for such arguments. they were innumerable. the consensus was that luo fengs chances of retaining these treasures were virtually non -existent. alas, enough with the questions, its heart-wrenching! true, so in this round, luo feng loses. hes merely assisting the japanese government in treasure hunting! thats the crux, our only hope is that the locals show some goodwill, and offer a share to the host. without luo feng, these treasures would have remained hidden for who knows how long! heh, do you seriously believe the locals would be generous enough to share half with the streamer? if they gift him a few pieces of ceramics, that would already be a fortune! half? youre living in a fantasy, why not ask for everything? whats on your mind? on luo fengs end, the search proceeded. yet, the live stream was flooded with criticisms and expletives. listen here, host, cease your search, please. these artifacts are beyond your reach, you cant claim them no matter how many you find!! frankly, i am genuinely disappointed today. id prefer if the host stumbled upon fewer treasures! i share the sentiment, its a first for me! the idea of our artifacts falling into local hands is repugnant! watching everyone voice such opinions. luo feng feigned ignorance. he resumed his treasure hunt. in contrast, the sentiment in china was predominantly resentful. meanwhile, the director of the tokyo museum couldnt contain his joy. hahaha, such an abundance of artifacts now belong to us? indeed, director, i fail to grasp why luo feng is persisting with his search. isnt he just laboring for our benefit? true, luo feng did hit the jackpot in hiroshima last time. but this time, its a different story. hes forever a laborer! hahaha, director, youre familiar with this chinese internet slang! of course, i find chinas quirky internet slang quite fascinating! keep it up, luo feng, give it all you got! unearth more artifacts! just then, kawashima miyuki, who was standing off to the side, furrowed her brows in deep thought. she was aware that luo feng had been seeking this location in nara. and now he had discovered it. it was a trove of artifacts. but this site was officially commandeered by japan. anything found would default to japan. could there be an unexpected turn of events? at any rate, she was concerned that luo feng wouldnt be able to keep these artifacts. if he could, she would have been less troubled. lets set off, kawashima miyuki, were heading to nara! what are we supposed to do there? kawashima miyuki inquired nonchalantly, somewhat perplexed. hehe, arent you curious to know who these artifacts will belong to? the director queried with a grin. im clueless about their ownership! kawashima miyuki expressed her desire to learn about the potential owners. all these items, theyre located on a farm, and clearly, the farm is government-owned. hence, the artifacts naturally default to japan. as part of japan, theyre spread across various museums under its jurisdiction. if we make the first move, we could claim the most desirable artifacts for our museum. its all about who acts first! the director chortled. he was convinced that, at this moment, many people harbored similar intentions. but they needed to act promptly. or else, the opportunity would slip through their fingers. as the ownership falls under the government, we dont need to hoard when we get there. well just pick a few hundred standout pieces to display in our museum! not just the tokyo museum, other museums were also raring to get in on the action. however, none were as quick off the mark as the nara museum. the staff there were all smiles. being the first to arrive, they were guaranteed to reap the benefits, but given their museums relative obscurity, they couldnt hoard too much. still, they could cherry-pick a few exceptional pieces, couldnt they? after all, proximity to the water doesnt matter unless you possess an appropriate vessel to contain it. if the visitor flow is sparse, then having a large number of remarkable artifacts is fruitless if there arent enough people to appreciate them. by comparison. the tokyo museum was the most renowned, and naturally, would receive preferential treatment from the government. the number of artifacts discovered this time around, frankly, was the most extensive in national history. even the previous find in luo fengs basement didnt yield such a bounty.. Chapter 550 - Chapter 550: An Unforeseen Turn – The Property Rights Belong to Luo Feng! chapter 550: an unforeseen turn C the property rights belong to luo feng! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation intrigued by what lay beyond the next room, luo feng was about to proceed when a symphony of automobile horns echoed from outside. honk. honk. honk. the discordant sounds were unmistakable. out the window, luo feng spotted a fleet of official vehicles C all hailing from the sakura nation. with immediacy, luo feng vacated the building. mr. luo, we deeply appreciate your efforts for our beloved nara. the prime minister will shortly arrive to express his gratitude in person, said the arriving party, yamamoto C the governor of nara. in his entourage were museum officials and his staff, their faces alight with anticipation. however, luo feng, upon seeing their eager expressions, hesitated to disclose the truth. is this their so-called gratitude? what, theyre showing their thanks? planning to hand over an island, are they? i feel a bit sick. can they really be this overjoyed? its just a bunch of relics! theyre blowing it out of proportion. its merely verbal gratitude. do you think theyll give anything substantial? i cant stand it anymore, its too irritating! why did the host even uncover these artifacts for them? now its all going to the japanese officials! he should stop aiding them. let them find their own artifacts! breaking his silence, luo feng said, governor, i have a question for you. what is it, mr. luo? feel free to ask! replied governor yamamoto. are you aware of who owns this farm? presented with the query, the governor first offered a genial smile before answering, no need for concern, mr. luo, any unclaimed lands have long since been repossessed by the government. this land is no exception! i have personally verified this with the local land bureau. this place has been government property for quite some time! suddenly, a flustered secretary scurried to yamamotos side, pulling discreetly at his sleeve to draw him aside for a private discussion. if there is something to discuss, spit it out. cant you see were entertaining an esteemed guest? clearly displeased with the interruption, yamamoto scowled at his secretary. while such impertinence might be forgiven privately, it was unacceptable in a public setting. governor, it appears there is some updated information regarding the property rights of the farm. we what do you mean we? the governor inquired. weve made a mistake. a mistake? what kind of mistake? a confused yamamoto questioned. the farms property rights were recently transferred. the land belongs to a private individual, not the government! the secretary hurriedly whispered. what?! the shocking revelation nearly knocked yamamoto off his feet. a private owner would rob the government officials of any say in the matter. however, he found solace in the thought that if the owner was a citizen of their nation, then all matters could be negotiated. after all, a private citizen was no match for the governments might. if they managed to secure such a lucrative arrangement, they would be the governments favored child. find out who this private individual is and establish contact with them immediately! yamamoto ordered in hushed tones. unfortunately, we dont have that information yet, the secretary replied. did you catch their conversation? no idea, i couldnt hear properly. miss uesugi, did you catch anything? it seemed they mentioned the farm now belongs to a private individual. a private owner? is that even possible? who would store such a hoard here? thats preposterous! whispers of speculation rose among the onlookers. their attention was piqued by the attractive secretary, who was whispering into the governors ear. the farms owner appears to be of chinese descent. the secretary conveyed this information over the phone, simultaneously sharing it with yamamoto. a chinese national? how is that possible? yamamoto felt a sense of dread creep over him. the chinese individual shares the same surname as mr. luo they seem to be mr. luos father suddenly, the ground seemed to shift beneath yamamotos feet. if it werent for the quick response of his secretary, he would have toppled over. the mystery unraveled in an instant. luo feng had come for this farm. moreover, the farm, along with its hidden treasures, belonged to the luo family. the farm owner is mr. luos family? a chinese owner? how did this happen? so, the artifacts dont belong to the sakura country! why would a chinese national buy our farm? the farm isnt that valuable. had i known, id have bought it myself. then, the artifacts would have been ours! this is disastrous. if the property rights dont belong to our government, the artifacts will be exported! i cant accept this. its heartbreaking! expressions of shock and despair painted the faces of the local residents, leaving them at a loss for words. the revelation had hit them like a punch to the gut.. Chapter 551 - Chapter 551: The Internet Stunned! The Governor’s Dilemma! chapter 551: the internet stunned! the governors dilemma! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation mr. luo, how could you do this? yamamoto was quite irate, his anger pointed at luo feng, who was present. what is the matter? it seems the governor has some complaints against me? i indeed have serious complaints! what is the meaning of you buying this farm? me, buying this farm? i regret to say, i did not! luo feng shook his head, a half-smiling expression on his face. seeing their anger, luo feng was visibly delighted. theres no difference between your father buying it and you buying it! oh? really? is there a rule that foreign nationals cant buy properties in your country? luo feng chuckled, my father happens to quite like your sakura nation, especially nara. the beautiful scenery, the pleasant climate my father isnt fond of bustling cities, so he bought this farm. if he has time to travel, this will be his stopover. ive made a considerable amount of money, and ultimately, i need to show filial piety to my parents. the money comes from me! listening to luo fengs lengthy explanation, yamamoto was struggling to suppress his burgeoning rage. but considering their surroundings and the many people present, he had to forcibly swallow his anger. damn, did i hear that right? whats going on? has the situation reversed? the ownership of this farm belongs to the hosts father? when the hell did he buy it? damn, thats serious. so all these artifacts belong to our host? im reminded of a saying: old li always fights battles he is sure to win. im truly stunned! the chinese fans in the livestream room were ecstatic at the news. they had worried that all these artifacts would be taken away by small-town forces. but now, havent they ended up belonging to luo feng? these artifacts were exceedingly numerous. luo feng stood to make a massive profit this time. alright, governor, the farm was purchased by my father, and everything inside it now belongs to him. i plan to move these artifacts out! if its convenient, i would like to ask your office to provide some protection. after all, these artifacts are quite valuable! luo feng did not turn off the livestream. the current livestream was his best protection. if the people of japan had any integrity, they wouldnt dare to blatantly back out under the watchful eyes of the livestream. after all, everything belongs to luo fengs father, and this would hold true anywhere. luo feng then walked into the farm, entered a room, and casually unlocked a box. inside were some bronze vessels. they all appeared to be from the western zhou period and the warring states period. governor yamamoto watched this, his heart torn as if by a knife. mr. luo, may i ask, where did these artifacts come from? suddenly, a journalist posed this question. all the netizens perked up their ears, wan ting to understand what was going on. this question was definitely a focus of attention. luo feng responded, they have always been here. upon hearing this, yamamotos heart chilled. this statement implied that these items originally belonged to them, but luo feng found them first and promptly purchased the farms ownership rights. with this realization, yamamoto was filled with despair. he could hardly accept this reality. so many treasures had been under their noses, yet they hadnt noticed. the governor struggled to maintain a semblance of a smile, eager to leave immediately. at that moment, he didnt want to see luo feng or his delighted face anymore. their small nation seemed to be a joke. again and again, they were played for fools by luo feng. and the kicker was, they had been delighted just moments ago, thinking luo feng had done them a great favor by discovering all these artifacts. they had inquired with the local land bureau, who claimed the farm was state-owned. this had been the case for decades, so the local bureau chief simply agreed. what they didnt know was that within such a short period, not more than a month, luo fengs father had bought the property. such a minor change was naturally overlooked, and it was normal that the bureau chief didnt know. mr. luo, these artifacts need a good conservation environment! someone from the nara museum spoke up. yes, indeed! of course, luo feng understood what they wanted to say. so he called long jianfei, mr. long, please come over with your team. contact our people to come and move the artifacts and prepare for the handover! now its settled, ive called our team over. ill need everyones assistance then! luo feng would allow them to assist, but he would never let them be solely responsible. otherwise, it would be easy for artifacts to be replaced. if they were to return home with a pile of replicas, who would they complain after all, they had allowed him to take his things away. if the items turned out to be fake, who could he blame? Chapter 552 - Chapter 552: Another Crushing Blow from Luo Feng! chapter 552: another crushing blow from luo feng! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation simultaneously, in another part of the city, the prime minister of japan had vacated his office, en-route to nara. the farm he intended to visit was merely half an hour away. he was traversing the distance via helicopter. a ceaseless journey, some might suggest. within the helicopter, the secretary at his side abruptly received a phone call, then turned to the prime minister with a perturbed look, seeming reluctant to share the information. whats the problem? speak out! the prime minister, a man weathered by countless adversities, sensed something of import must have occurred. still, given his high-ranking position, he had grown resilient to unexpected challenges. all the artifacts are forgeries, arent they? observing his secretarys hesitance, the prime minister decided to confront the looming concern. after all, the notion of such an extensive collection of artifacts turning out to be fraudulent would be a significant disgrace. the artifacts are genuine, but the owner of this farm is a private individual, not a government representative! does it have an owner? i was under the impression it was an abandoned farm, reclaimed by our government years ago? a sense of unease washed over the prime minister at this revelation. yes, the farm has been under government supervision, which is why the local land bureau assumed it was state-owned. however, upon close inspection, we discovered the new proprietor. who is it? the person capable of amassing such a remarkable collection couldnt possibly be insignificant. its luo fengs father. with no option but to disclose the truth as it would inevitably come to light the secretary broke the news. it would be better to reveal it now. luo fengs father is a chinese national? the prime minister had previously thought that if the owner were a japanese citizen, the situation would be manageable. they could potentially leverage certain benefits to procure the artifacts. however, if a foreign national were involved, the situation would drastically complicate, particularly with luo feng, who had attracted the attention of chinas officials. yes, luo feng is indeed a chinese national. the prime minister was left dumbstruck at this disclosure. this development was quite unexpected. how could this be? they had been completely deceived. luo feng must have been privy to this information prior to purchasing the farm. he couldnt possibly have stored items there given the governments consistent oversight. alter our course, we wont go to the farm. proceed to the hotel and arrange a meeting with mr. luo feng! after a moment of reflection, the prime minister decided it was time to engage with luo feng directly. hear me, helicopter, divert to the nearest hotel! the prime minister had a plan in mind; these artifacts must be secured. the methods were numerous. after all, where were they? this was his nation. his home turf. his strategy was simple: invite luo feng and keep him preoccupied. meanwhile, dispatch someone to switch out the items. with a hundred boxes, even if they managed to abscond with seventy to eighty of them, it would be a substantial loot. what a revelation, the farm is actually under mr. luo fengs ownership. just as i expected of the man i admire, always one step ahead! inside the tokyo museums exclusive vehicle, miyuki kawashima had arrived alongside the museums team. despite her internal delight upon hearing the news, she feigned disappointment, the farm is owned by luo feng. should we proceed? clearly, he came for the farm. the talk about an artifact exchange was a diversion. no wonder the silence has been deafening. weve been outsmarted too! elsewhere, luo feng pulled out a disc-shaped object from one of the boxes. it was a type of lacquer ware dish. adorned with dragon-wave patterns. quite a treasure. notably, there was a similar piece housed in the tokyo museum. a seemingly counterfeit one. if the tokyo museum discovered this, their indignation would be palpable. sadly, the original artifacts from hua xia had likely passed through numerous hands, the genuine pieces hidden, and the forgeries finding their way to the museum. this had led to an abundance of counterfeit items in the museum. even within their country, instances of museum experts swapping genuine artifacts with fakes to add to their private collections were not unheard of. these frauds would only be unearthed years later. this is a jade belt hook, a relic of the han dynasty. the tokyo museums east asia section on the third floor houses an identical item, number 45, but its a forgery, this one is authentic! luo feng picked up a ruyi scepter, about twenty centimeters long, this is identical to the 11th item in the east asia section. theirs is counterfeit! as more and more artifacts were revealed, a wide array of identical items surfaced. an overwhelming number of genuine and counterfeit monkey kings. this revelation left the tokyo museum representatives on the brink of collapsing. an excessive number of forgeries. their museum was practically a warehouse for counterfeit items. so much for being the nations most prestigious museum. their reputation was crumbling. based on luo fengs findings thus far, the count of counterfeit items had exceeded fifty. there was no denying it; the farms artifacts originated from official channels. a small group had conspired to create forgeries, present them to officials, while the genuine artifacts were stealthily returned to the country. even beyond the tokyo museum, many other japanese museums were awash with counterfeit pieces.. Chapter 553 - Chapter 553: The First Emperor’s Jade Seal: A Reward from Emperor Guangwu of Han! chapter 553: the first emperors jade seal: a reward from emperor guangwu of han! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation behold, king chus colossal cauldron! the very same artifact once exhibited in the tokyo museum! does that insinuate that their version is counterfeit too? heh, if memory serves right, there was indeed a twin piece there! the thought leaves me speechless. can such a sophisticated artifact be fraudulent? click. once more, luo feng revealed another treasure from its box. the bronze cauldron in all its glory was revealed to all. officials from the tokyo museum sat motionless in their car, their gaze fixated on the live broadcast. their eyes ballooned in astonishment. in the blink of an eye, they could identify the bronze cauldron. indeed, it was the renowned tiger devouring man wine vessel! this artifact held the esteemed position of a centerpiece in their museum. in china, it was a priceless artifact that had faded into obscurity. it certainly claimed a spot within the top ten. so, the genuine artifact resides here? among the bronzes excavated in china, the tiger devouring man wine vessel holds a significant reputation. my goodness, has such a thing surfaced? if this turns out to be counterfeit, then the tokyo museum will face a great blow. laughing my head off! just a bunch of amateurs squandering money to gawk at fake artifacts! surely a museum of such standing wouldnt risk procuring a fake, right? this bronze artifact is highly esteemed, even locally. its among the elite! at this moment, a wave of panic washed over the museum officials. even if the preceding dozens of artifacts turned out fake, they were desperate for this one to be authentic. national treasures, all of them phonies. the embarrassment was insurmountable. bear in mind, many museum-goers attend purely to marvel at these few national treasures. speculation is redundant. the piece im holding is undeniably authentic! luo feng examined the artifact. given that his system confirmed its authenticity, it was legitimate. no source was more trustworthy than his own system. weve reached the fourth chamber! in all, nearly three hundred cases! everyone gazed in awe at the diversity, volume, and age of the artifacts. it was utterly astounding. hmm, whats this? luo feng unveiled another artifact, taking a quick look. inside, a box was specifically designed for preservation. luo fengs interest was piqued immediately. upon opening the box, it revealed a gleaming square item. a golden seal. but, unlike the jade seals found in ancient tombs, this piece was merely two to three centimeters in size. quite diminutive. it could be deemed a scaled-down version of a jade seal. what might this be? it bears a striking resemblance to a jade seal! no way, can jade seals be this small? i believe it is indeed a jade seal, albeit a miniaturized one! luo feng too began to ponder over the origin of this jade seal. after all, it was definitely a jade seal. shortly, an alert from the system materialized. [ ding! imperial seal! dynasty: dongxing. value: 1 billion! ] luo fengs eyes subtly narrowed. this appeared to be a valuable artifact. its history was noteworthy. an artifact valued at the billion level is exceedingly scarce, even on a global scale, signifying a significant milestone. once it reaches the one-billion mark, it undoubtedly carries substantial historical importance. given such value, it was undoubtedly extraordinary. king of hans japan? hold on, this is luo feng instantly recognized what it was. this seal originates from the eastern han dynasty. of course, its not the eastern hans seal, but rather, its from japan! luo feng explained, the concept is quite straightforward. our great han dynasty bestowed this seal upon the local inhabitants of japan, marking their status as vassals! the gold seal of the king of hans japan is a historical artifact, a square seal face measuring 2.3 cm on each side, a seal base height of about 0.9 cm, and an overall height of about 2.2 cm. it bears the inscription, king of hans japan. of course, during that period, japan was not yet a fully-fledged nation, but rather, a larger tribe at most! the word han in king of hans japan, historically, symbolized compliance, reverence. unquestionably, this must be the seal that emperor guangwu of han granted to japan! this event is documented in the book of later han, and several other ancient records. it tells of the bestowment upon the chief of the largest tribe in japan at the time. he can also be regarded as the first ruler of japan. luo feng speculated, if this artifact were auctioned in japan, one billion would certainly be an undervaluation. hahaha, our forebears indeed held great power. merely presenting japan with a small seal as an indicator of their inferior status. is that the intention? certainly, thats the implication. in those days, our central plains dynasty was formidable. both korea and japan were under our suzerainty! indeed, all nations sought our court. its not mere boasting! how awe- inspiring! the china of yore mirrors todays united states! and it held that stature for thousands of years! all this can be credited to our first emperor, an indisputable fact, wouldnt you agree? i believe the han dynasty also merits some recognition! at this juncture, the governor yamamoto was at a loss for words. swallowing his saliva, he blurted out, mr.. luo feng, this seal, would you consider selling it? quote your price! Chapter 554 - Chapter 554: A Model’s Sacrifice, This is the Price! chapter 554: a models sacrifice, this is the price! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation regrettably, lord mayor, luo feng expressed, this golden seal, along with any other artifacts, isnt for sale. his soft laughter echoed around the room. such a significant artifact wasnt something one could casually sell. naturally, when he declared his refusal to sell other items, he was exercising a degree of posturing. for the right price he would surely entertain the thought of selling. even a national treasure wasnt off the table. should a temptingly high offer present itself, why would he decline? the profits could be channeled back into his homeland, funneled into local primary education. would such an exchange not be beneficial? however, the essential condition was, for an item worth 1 billion, the offer had to touch at least 5 billion. under such stipulations, any potential buyer would understandably retreat. witnessing this, governor yamamoto sighed in dismay, lapsing into a resigned silence. subsequently, luo feng started to secure the precious golden seal. time trickled by. soon enough, the clock read past ten in the morning. luo feng had successfully unearthed all the artifacts across the three houses on the estate. the total count of the artifacts astonishingly tallied up to 13,000. mr. luo, our prime minister extends an invitation for lunch! an official, dressed crisply, approached luo feng with the offer. good heavens, our host is quite a sensation. hes even caught the prime ministers attention! remarkable, this level of hospitality seems rather excessive, doesnt it? the crowd was left in awe. an invitation from a figure of imperial stature. extended directly to luo feng. please relay my thanks to your prime minister, luo feng responded, however, i dont intend to leave the estate right now. if a meal is insistent, they are welcome to join me here. we can enjoy some homemade delicacies. with a shake of his head, luo feng conveyed his refusal. he was no fool, blind to the potential scheming hidden within this seemingly innocent invitation. mr. luo, rest assured, with such a large crowd present, what could possibly go awry? luo feng simply chuckled in response. true, his people were vigilant. yet, he preferred to stay. these valuable artifacts demanded his personal supervision until safely transported back to his country, else his mind would know no peace. luo feng, the villagers have all arrived in nara! suddenly, li shishi leaned in, whispering news into luo fengs ear. a broad smile crossed luo fengs face. in that case, since the prime minister insists, i will go. thank you, prime minister! with the bolstering support of trustworthy allies luo feng felt secure enough to leave. the contingent from the national bureau of cultural relics, inclusive of long jianfei, was small. without his presence, he wouldnt feel at ease. however, now, with hundreds of villagers from his hometown, the situation was far more reliable. were there any among these villagers who werent millionaires? the median net worth ranged in the hundreds of millions. those only worth tens of millions were scarce. the most affluent were already billionaires. their wealth sprang from luo fengs artifacts and his ever-growing network, ensuring their prosperity with every undertaking. this was why the rich always seemed to grow richer. their endeavors inevitably bore fruit. networking truly held importance back in their homeland. naturally, when luo feng departed, he left a drone to live-stream the scene for his audience. he left the estate with li shishi and miss uesugi, heading for the banquet. intriguingly, uesugi eri, the unparalleled beauty, had also received an invitation. luo feng surmised this to be a strategic move on the prime ministers part. though he admired the captivating eri, a model by profession, and found her genuinely alluring if the sole intent was to sway him, it was a fruitless attempt. eri, are you ready? were nearing the hotel! wait! this is a meeting with the prime minister. i need to ensure im in my best form! luo fengs vehicle led the convoy. trailing them was another car. a limousine for the stars. inside, uesugi eri was applying final touches to her appearance in a mirror. her heart raced with anticipation. being a minor celebrity, on what grounds could she merit an invitation from the prime minister? she was clueless as to why she was on the guest list. eri, remember my words. if the prime minister has any unconventional requests, dont refuse! her agent, a veteran in such matters, had discerned the prime ministers intent in inviting uesugi. what do you mean? i dont get it! its well, its that kind of thing! with such an explicit hint, even the most nave mind would catch on. uesugi immediately shook her head, no, no, i heard the prime minister is a middle-aged man. i dont want that! ah, silly girl, the prime minister wont harbor any interest in you. even if he did, he would be cautious. im referring to mr. luo feng! upon hearing luo fengs name eris eyes sparkled with sudden realization. do you mean yes, how often do people like us get an opportunity to meet the prime minister? its the prime minister who plans to present you as a gift to mr. luo! the agent continued, understand this, the prime minister undoubtedly wants to negotiate with mr. luo to retain some artifacts here. you are the bargaining chip for mr. luo! i know what to do! once uesugi eri grasped the situation, she started formulating a strategy in her mind.. Chapter 555 - Chapter 555: If You Wish, Let Us Begin… chapter 555: if you wish, let us begin translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation are our people on the move? the prime minister lounged in a lavish hotel suite, anticipatively awaiting luo fengs arrival. he had deployed a decoy operation to lure out his prey. with unerring certainty, he was plotting an opportunity to substitute those priceless artifacts. prime minister, weve seen an influx of visitors from china around the farm, a subordinate relayed. i did some digging at the airport. it turns out theyre all from a single village in china, luo fengs kin. theyre milling around the farm! our men are hamstrung! and their numbers? a few hundred! the prime ministers brow creased at this information. luo feng had accepted the dinner invitation; undoubtedly, he had made his own preparations. well bide our time, he resolved. as he had suspected, his ploy had been unearthed by the adversary. replacing the artifacts wasnt going to be as simple as he had anticipated. the silver lining was their locationjapan, where he still had leeway. achieving his goal was paramount. even if the world was aware of the japanese governments involvement, without evidence, there would be no retribution. just before one oclock, two cars glided into a high-end hotel in nara. there wasnt a live broadcast, but hordes of reporters crowded the entrance, hurling inquiries. they were promptly shooed away by the premiers secretary. luo feng deduced that this meeting was essentially organized at a state banquet levelusually reserved for top-ranking foreign officials. mr. luo, youve traveled far. please, be seated! the man appeared as a sophisticated japanese gentleman in his mid-forties, donned in a western suit with a small beard. he radiated friendliness. but luo feng knew that such amicability often cloaked a heart devoid of mercy. the meal stretched over a generous hour and a half. in time-crunched japan, meals were typically expedited. such protracted meals were a familiar sight in luo fengs homeland. but to indulge this much time on a midday meal it was clear that the prime minister was intentionally dragging it out. uesugi, could you escort mr. luo to his quarters? luo feng had been effectively seduced into inebriation by the prime ministers women and was now being led to a hotel room to rest. mm! okay! at that moment, uesugi eri was a cocktail of nerves and fear. she understood. once she crossed that threshold her purity would be compromised. she remembered the text message she had received earlier. she had no idea who had sent it. but the sender had emphasized that she must keep luo feng in the hotel for an entire day. this was her assignment. should she decline, she would face an industry ban and threats against her parents. while she had no evidence of the mastermind, eri knew who was responsible and understood she couldnt voice it. if she did, her safety would be compromised. but she had agreed because she hadnt forgotten her allegiance to the nation of the rising sun. she viewed this as her final act of loyalty. after this, she would follow her heart. as for the prime ministers toast at the banquet, luo feng couldnt decline. he drank freely. after all, there were three to five hundred villagers nearby, their eyes sharp. they were responsible for protecting the grand tomb. he trusted that this time they would guard it just as effectively. even if they failed, the loss would be minimal. he had accounted for the potential loss of several dozen, or possibly several hundred artifacts. perhaps even fewer. who could say? after all, total control is unattainable on foreign turf. for the most significant artifacts, luo feng had allocated extra security. this was a task his cousin, luo yun, would assuredly handle. luo feng didnt need to elaborate. little model! hmm? as eri was assisting luo feng into the suite, he sensed her trembling. she was terrified of what lay ahead. theyre blackmailing you, arent they? i volunteered! mm, i have an inkling of the situation. i didnt foresee such villainy from him! how about you accompany me back to my country after this? ive considered it. after this, i plan to follow you back to your country! no, the small amount of alcohol you added wouldnt have knocked me out! i would never exploit someone in a compromised situation! but, luo feng smirked, if youre agreeable, then i have no qualms! im only tasked with keeping you in the hotel for a full day! i can respect that commitment, luo feng affirmed, no problem, ill stay here for a full day! youre aware of the prime ministers plot, and yet youre prepared to walk into the lions den? eri questioned, baffled. fool, aiding you is a minor sacrifice. ive always been a gentleman. come tomorrow morning, ill arrange for your departure! luo feng chuckled. men are consummate charlatans, misleading people at every turn. clearly, everything had been prearranged. even aware of the scheme, he felt no fear. mr. luu just as he had anticipated, the girl was indeed smitten, moved by his gesture. luo feng knew he had successfully won over another sakura maidens heart. hmm? sohow should i reciprocate? if youre willing, we can commence right this instant. translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation are our people on the move? the prime minister lounged in a lavish hotel suite, anticipatively awaiting luo fengs arrival. he had deployed a decoy operation to lure out his prey. with unerring certainty, he was plotting an opportunity to substitute those priceless artifacts. prime minister, weve seen an influx of visitors from china around the farm, a subordinate relayed. i did some digging at the airport. it turns out theyre all from a single village in china, luo fengs kin. theyre milling around the farm! our men are hamstrung! and their numbers? a few hundred! the prime ministers brow creased at this information. luo feng had accepted the dinner invitation; undoubtedly, he had made his own preparations. well bide our time, he resolved. as he had suspected, his ploy had been unearthed by the adversary. replacing the artifacts wasnt going to be as simple as he had anticipated. the silver lining was their locationjapan, where he still had leeway. achieving his goal was paramount. even if the world was aware of the japanese governments involvement, without evidence, there would be no retribution. just before one oclock, two cars glided into a high-end hotel in nara. there wasnt a live broadcast, but hordes of reporters crowded the entrance, hurling inquiries. they were promptly shooed away by the premiers secretary. luo feng deduced that this meeting was essentially organized at a state banquet levelusually reserved for top-ranking foreign officials. mr. luo, youve traveled far. please, be seated! the man appeared as a sophisticated japanese gentleman in his mid-forties, donned in a western suit with a small beard. he radiated friendliness. but luo feng knew that such amicability often cloaked a heart devoid of mercy. the meal stretched over a generous hour and a half. in time-crunched japan, meals were typically expedited. such protracted meals were a familiar sight in luo fengs homeland. but to indulge this much time on a midday meal it was clear that the prime minister was intentionally dragging it out. uesugi, could you escort mr. luo to his quarters? luo feng had been effectively seduced into inebriation by the prime ministers women and was now being led to a hotel room to rest. mm! okay! at that moment, uesugi eri was a cocktail of nerves and fear. she understood. once she crossed that threshold her purity would be compromised. she remembered the text message she had received earlier. she had no idea who had sent it. but the sender had emphasized that she must keep luo feng in the hotel for an entire day. this was her assignment. should she decline, she would face an industry ban and threats against her parents. while she had no evidence of the mastermind, eri knew who was responsible and understood she couldnt voice it. if she did, her safety would be compromised. but she had agreed because she hadnt forgotten her allegiance to the nation of the rising sun. she viewed this as her final act of loyalty. after this, she would follow her heart. as for the prime ministers toast at the banquet, luo feng couldnt decline. he drank freely. after all, there were three to five hundred villagers nearby, their eyes sharp. they were responsible for protecting the grand tomb. he trusted that this time they would guard it just as effectively. even if they failed, the loss would be minimal. he had accounted for the potential loss of several dozen, or possibly several hundred artifacts. perhaps even fewer. who could say? after all, total control is unattainable on foreign turf. for the most significant artifacts, luo feng had allocated extra security. this was a task his cousin, luo yun, would assuredly handle. luo feng didnt need to elaborate. little model! hmm? as eri was assisting luo feng into the suite, he sensed her trembling. she was terrified of what lay ahead. theyre blackmailing you, arent they? i volunteered! mm, i have an inkling of the situation. i didnt foresee such villainy from him! how about you accompany me back to my country after this? ive considered it. after this, i plan to follow you back to your country! no, the small amount of alcohol you added wouldnt have knocked me out! i would never exploit someone in a compromised situation! but, luo feng smirked, if youre agreeable, then i have no qualms! im only tasked with keeping you in the hotel for a full day! i can respect that commitment, luo feng affirmed, no problem, ill stay here for a full day! youre aware of the prime ministers plot, and yet youre prepared to walk into the lions den? eri questioned, baffled. fool, aiding you is a minor sacrifice. ive always been a gentleman. come tomorrow morning, ill arrange for your departure! luo feng chuckled. men are consummate charlatans, misleading people at every turn. clearly, everything had been prearranged. even aware of the scheme, he felt no fear. mr. luu just as he had anticipated, the girl was indeed smitten, moved by his gesture. luo feng knew he had successfully won over another sakura maidens heart. hmm? sohow should i reciprocate? if youre willing, we can commence right this instant. Chapter 556 - Chapter 556: Lost in Bliss, A Mortal Paradise! chapter 556: lost in bliss, a mortal paradise! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation as evening drew in, around seven or eight, the hotel suite was a veritable scene of chaos. positioned by the floor-to-ceiling window, luo feng cradled uesugi eri, draped in a silk nightgown, and replayed the evenings events in his mind. certainly, they were unforgettable. was this what one would expect from a typical maiden of the land of cherry blossoms? she was notably compliant. indeed, her beauty was exceptional. even when confronted with unfamiliar experiences, she exhibited a willingness to embrace them. her actions invariably aligned with the mans desires. it brought to mind qin rubing and li shishi back home, who needed a dozen persuasions before conceding to kneel. yet uesugi eri? she nailed it on her first try, displaying quite a knack for it. with more practice, she could master it in no time. luo feng, how many girls are part of your life back home? just two or three. theres li shishi, then qin rubing and su meiji. but the ones presently intertwined with me are just li shishi and qin rubing! relax, theyre all understanding and wouldnt harbor any objections towards you! luo feng caressed the young models head, running his fingers through her lustrous, long black hair. there was some truth to the idea that a womans temperament softened after making love. she was indeed very compliant. now, nestled in his embrace, didnt she resemble a docile kitten? oh! thats comforting. you must take care of me, dont be cruel just because im younger! her innocence was evident. yet she was aware that many chinese men, upon winning over a girl from her homeland, subjected her to certain hardships. purporting it was a matter of national honor. such reasoning was truly absurd. hahaha, rest assured, im not that perverse. you experienced my gentleness earlier, didnt you! luo feng chuckled. he held no prejudice towards women, irrespective of their nationality, as long as they pledged loyalty to him. he leaned in and shared a passionate kiss with her enticing red lips. nighttime had fallen. prime minister, these people are remarkably professional! theyve built an impenetrable defense against all approaches! and you so-called professionals are unable to breach a simple group of villagers? over the course of the afternoon. the prime ministers recurring report was the failure to infiltrate any area. the villagers were unwavering in guarding luo fengs farm. stories of successful infiltrations trickled in occasionally, yielding minor artifacts worth a few hundred thousand, but they were of negligible value. and they numbered merely a dozen or so. now hear this, you must retrieve those national treasures for me! its impossible, prime minister. those treasures are being closely monitored, encircled by dozens of individuals. no way to act openly or covertly! right, their defense is airtight! hearing this, the prime minister realized luo feng was onto his scheme. and luo feng had constructed an ironclad defense. the prime ministers afternoon strategy to distract luo feng and secure hundreds of artifacts, or perhaps a few national treasures, had resulted in a mere 35 pieces. worth only hundreds of thousands. it was a bitter pill to swallow. such value didnt justify the risk. if exposed later, the land of cherry blossoms reputation would be tarnished. it was absolutely not worth it. even if there was no evidence, replacement of the artifacts would set the international rumor mill abuzz, with everyone pointing fingers at the culprit. darling, take some rest in the hotel! try to muster up energy for your man tomorrow! looking at the beautiful woman in the mirror standing behind him, adjusting his clothes and fixing his hair, luo feng teased. her face immediately flushed. understood. miss uesugi acquiesced, though somewhat physically worn. she knew she needed more rest. who could blame her when her man was so taken with her? he might crave more tomorrow night. so she had to be at her best. honestly, the time spent with you is unmatched. im even eager for that encounter with kawashima miyuki now! in matters of affection, both parties understood each other. she held him dear. and he was fond of kawashima. however, that woman was unlikely to surrender easily. as evening returned, around seven or eight, luo feng made his way back to the farm. the incognito tourists surrounding the area were luo fengs villagers. they did not approach him. once luo feng returned, the prime ministers operatives halted their activities. their efforts were largely ineffective anyway. now, they could only resort to lesser tactics. holy cow, the hosts back! he really does take his sweet time eating lunch! you mustve wandered off for a bit of fun, didnt you? hahaha, quite possibly! seeing these comments, luo feng couldnt help but chuckle, they were right on target. revisiting the experience in his mind. even an immortal would hold it dear. and the hotel had supplied some additional items that couples could use like black stockings and high heels. they indeed amplified the experience. and there were several other tools at their disposal. judging by old luos grin, and given that li shishi joined him for lunch, could it be they really old luo, youre out of line. while were working our socks off here, youre gallivanting over there! with the cherry blossom countrys police everywhere, arent you concerned about your artifacts being replaced? indeed, they might not dare to do it openly, but covertly, thats a different story! unfazed by these remarks, luo feng chose not to directly address them. Chapter 558 - Chapter 558: A Hundred Thousand Artifacts! A Startling Revelation! chapter 558: a hundred thousand artifacts! a startling revelation! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation good heavens! are these all artifacts? could this many be in the basement? the sheer number of treasures in this place is astounding! a profound sense of shock swept through the online viewers. they hadnt foreseen this overflow of artifacts from the basement. the upper floors had already presented many. little did they realize, the basement was where the true treasures lay. if indeed these were artifacts, luo feng stood to make a handsome profit. over five hundred crates found on the farm already, each housing more than ten thousand artifacts. these were jaw-dropping figures, and the basement contained even more. without witnessing it themselves, no one would believe it. naturally, this spectacle had sparked widespread excitement online. under such circumstances, no media outlet could maintain silence. where did these artifacts originate from, and why were they here? who possessed the resources to accumulate such a collection? these topics fascinated netizens and fueled their discussions. meanwhile, governor of nara was fraught with confusion. how had this happened? his previous invitation to the governor of hiroshima had already stirred up turmoil. but this predicament, it seemed, was far more complex. they had dispatched their valuable treasures afar. mr. luo, what are these objects? are they artifacts? luo feng, in response, stepped forward and unlocked a crate. the contents were enveloped in a familiar oilcloth. as the oilcloth was lifted, the artifacts nestled underneath were exposed. this crate was teeming with jade ornaments. luo feng turned to the governor of nara, and confirmed, indeed, they seem to be artifacts! mr. luo, did you purchase this farm knowing it harbored artifacts? lord yamamoto of nara inquired with a spark of curiosity. all eyes turned to luo feng. they yearned to hear the details from luo feng. this enigma was gnawing at the curiosity of the sakura nation; they were incredibly eager to know. this time, luo feng was candid. with a slight smile, he replied, yes, i was privy to some information, which led me to acquire the farm! last month, when i discovered the military fortress, i learned that back in the past, representatives from your country were dispatched to receive some of the artifacts. they intended to appropriate these artifacts, surreptitiously swapping the genuine items with replicas for the authorities, keeping the originals for themselves. this explains the abundance of counterfeits in your museums. it all traces back to this individual. upon finding this lead, i naturally came here, found the farm, and bought it! as he recounted these events, all mysteries unraveled. however, luo feng had no inclination to delve deeper into these matters with them. the past was past; there was no need for repetition. the critical takeaway was that one of their own was the root cause of this debacle. if it hadnt been for their greed and desire to privately hoard these artifacts here, luo feng wouldnt have discovered them. good heavens! so thats what transpired! they stockpiled the bulk of the artifacts for personal gain and stashed them here? then, due to some unforeseen circumstances, these individuals passed away, leaving these items behind unbeknownst to anyone! yes, i recall when the military fortress was unearthed last time, it was bombarded. those people must have perished in the blast! then the host found the envelope, which broke this staggering news, right? they were audacious enough to amass such a large number of artifacts here covertly! upon hearing this, governor yamamotos brows knitted together. so thats what had occurred. there had indeed been issues with the individuals involved in artifact transportation then. he had some awareness of this situation. but it had slipped past the attention of those in charge. because their examinations of the artifacts had yielded no anomalies. little did they know, their own verification capabilities were inadequate, unable to distinguish between authentic and counterfeit artifacts. otherwise, they wouldnt have exhibited so many fakes in the museums. so, mr. luo, can you estimate the total count of artifacts? governor yamamoto asked, evidently anxious. i cannot determine the exact figure, as im still exploring. however, according to the records in the envelope, the estimate hovers around a hundred thousand. luo feng replied with a nonchalant smile. hearing this, governor yamamoto felt a chilling sense of dread. a hundred thousand artifacts. such a count could only be attributed to a major excavation site. it was genuinely spine-chilling. good heavens, a hundred thousand? does that mean the ten thousand artifacts unearthed during the live stream account for less than one-tenth of the total? lord above, i feel overwhelmed! i need help! let someone administer cpr, perhaps thatll revive you! how could they stash away such a substantial number of artifacts here? with such a quantity, you could inaugurate ten small museums, three large ones, or even a mega museum! with such a significant role in artifact transportation, its easy to pull off such a deception, swapping genuine artifacts with fakes, isnt a big deal! yes, youre too naive to grasp these machinations, its not your fault! upon hearing the figure one hundred thousand, everyone was floored. they stood in utter shock, paralyzed by disbelief.. Chapter 559 - Chapter 559: Could it Be True? A Million Artifacts? chapter 559: could it be true? a million artifacts? translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation from the outset, he knew this farm held a trove of antiques! the director of the tokyo museum thundered. regrettably, we failed to realize his true intentions: he was after the farm, not an artifact exchange. we completely misunderstood! a remorseful yet secretly thrilled kawashima miyuki admitted. there was another issue weighing on her mind, however. the loathsome uesugi eri had unapologetically ingratiated herself with luo feng. even though miyuki understood it was a necessity for eri, she believed that she, a fellow native of japan, should have been the first woman to connect with him. after all, she was the one who had first made luo fengs acquaintance. in truth, these items represent only a fraction of the whole! unexpectedly, luo feng lifted the lid on a box, breaking the silence. what do you mean, only a fraction? yamamoto was rendered speechless. seriously, a hundred thousand pieces are merely a fraction? isnt that a bit excessive? luo feng nodded and responded to yamamotos shock not with an immediate answer, but a counter-question, mr. yamamoto, why do you think the tokyo museum holds so many forgeries? because the actual number of genuine artifacts here is so vast that it magnifies the fakes in your museum. in other words, most of your chinese exhibits are counterfeit! the individual responsible for artifact transportation has been feeding you knockoffs! on hearing this, domestic netizens were ecstatic. absolutely hilarious! props to the guy who transported these artifacts, a genuine hero indeed! right? without his scheme, we wouldnt be discovering these artifacts during our livestream now, would we? if the artifacts were already exhibited in their museums, theyd never be returned! but now, these artifacts emerge on this farm, in the possession of the host, hence they belong to us, the chinese people! its not that simple. a haul of a hundred thousand can easily cause a panic! didnt the recent firefight make that clear? what do i understand? it was just some lowlifes trying to steal! naive. those werent common thieves, but strategically placed individuals!! luo feng proceeded, this is only one location, there are eleven more like it! huh mr. yamamoto was left gasping at this revelation. unbelievable, there are eleven more such places! my god, over a million artifacts! thats an insane quantity! each of luo fengs words reverberated in their minds. this news was truly terrifying. eleven locations? the number was almost impossible to comprehend. one location already contained such a wealth of artifacts. the idea of over a dozen more was beyond belief. mr. luo, where are these locations? an unwitting mr. yamamoto blurted out. huh! luo feng looked at him, incredulous. what a foolish question! who, knowing such information, would share it freely? and broadcast it live? to the entire world? luo feng opted for silence, continuing to unseal the boxes. his mention of the eleven locations had been casual, but their reactions suggested it had been more impactful than he anticipated. his journey to sakura country was proving more arduous than expected. though he was tasked with retrieving these artifacts, luo feng lacked complete assurance. the fuss over ten thousand artifacts was already significant. one hundred thousand seemed daunting. in this situation, china couldnt dispatch representatives directly to sakura country; they could only standby at sea. what if panic led to seizure of the artifacts? how to handle such a crisis from afar was a puzzle. luo fengs revelation of a dozen more locations was a form of subterfuge. to prevent an outright panic. a fallout here would complicate future negotiations. in card game terms, if the game ends abruptly, those eager to quit will drop out immediately. but if theres an extra hour of play, well, they might stick around. if they win, they can walk away with their winnings. losing simply means a delayed departure. in essence, providing hope tempers their aggression. however, if youre going to play, play it right. after luo feng finished speaking, he dialed long jianfei to privately discuss the situation. subsequently, long jianfei left for another location with a geological team for inspection. meanwhile, luo feng remained on the farm, continuing his unboxing adventure.. Chapter 560 - Chapter 560: Investigate! Investigate Luo Feng’s Property! chapter 560: investigate! investigate luo fengs property! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation in the farm, treasures that had been scattered throughout cherry blossom country were discovered. these treasures, whose names could be identified within their museums, were genuine, while those displayed in the museums were undoubtedly counterfeit. they were certainly housed in luo fengs farm. major museums were in an uproar, their protests resembling the cries of pigs, and their cries were unbearable. people watching online berated the museums, accusing them of using counterfeits to deceive the public and claiming it was a money scam. the museums felt unjustly accused, knowing nothing of the situation but still having to bear the blame. was this not maddening? some informed netizens attempted to explain, but who cared? public opinion, such a capricious thing, was difficult to handle through mere explanations. people assumed that those trying to explain were hired by the museums. in short, they were accused of deceiving everyone with counterfeits. luo feng didnt have time to examine the innumerable cultural relics one by one. he only inspected the more valuable ones or shared their origins and values. i have counted, and of all the museums in the cherry blossom country, 125 of our huaxias cultural relics are counterfeit! one person declared. hahaha, this is truly satisfying! a viewer commented. seeing those people from the museums constantly explaining online, i feel great! how are they explaining such a fiasco? where can i see it? send me a link! the official website wont help you; they posted it in japanese, you wont understand! nonsense, translation tools exist, you know?! translation systems sometimes falter, especially with our huaxias text. try and see how these systems translate our text! i think after this incident, the host might be blacklisted by all the major museums! heh, our host has kindly found many of their fake items. they should be thanking our host instead! it looks like the host is doing this for the good of the museums, but why do i feel like hes just tricking them! shh! if you know, dont say it out loud! prime minister, i have news for you. there are approximately a hundred thousand cultural relics under the farm, the secretary reported. that many? whos making the claim, and when was the claim made? the prime minister asked, utterly baffled. the secretary explained, luo feng was the one who gave the figure, and seeing as the number of purported counterfeits is truly large, we have reason to believe his words! so, he knew the quantity without even beginning to count? yes, prime minister! so this luo feng must have known in advance that this place had hoarded a large number of cultural relics! yes, prime minister, he said during his livestream that it was a domestic military fortress. someone responsible for transporting huaxias cultural relics back here wanted to embezzle the secretary then explained everything. this person is nothing short of a criminal to our great nation! the prime minister slammed his fist on the table. had they not been greedy, these items would now be genuine museum pieces. by the way, check if luo feng has any other real estate here, including land, farms, any immovable property. check everything! said the prime minister. he likely wouldnt use his name, so check those around him, whether relatives, friends, or work relationships. see if any of them own property here! last time, they only checked luo fengs personal information. if they had imown that luo fengs father suddenly bought a farm, someone might have suspected luo fengs intentions were not simple and taken precautions. a hundred thousand pieces! a hundred thousand pieces! its infuriating! the prime minister was furious. he hated the person who had originally been greedy. such a person, considering only oneself, was a traitor to their nation. about ten minutes later, the secretary returned, confirming no immovable property in luo fengs name or his familys. the next day at eight oclock, long jianfei, with the museum staff, began to inspect some smaller items. colossal relics with the same names as those in the museums had already reached 755 pieces, and those worth millions or tens of millions had already been inspected by luo feng, totaling 133 pieces. now, recalling how cleverly the forgeries had been crafted, luo feng realized how treacherous the method had been. to think that a single team had managed to mass-produce such a high volume of forgeries.. unfortunately for them, all of this had become a boon for luo feng decades later. click. luo feng continued his process of unboxing at eight oclock in the morning. such direct unboxing was extremely satisfying. not only was luo feng pleased, but the viewers were also thrilled, as if reading a novel, with every chapter providing excitement. the excitement was indeed palpable.. Chapter 561 - Chapter 561: A World- Shaking Discovery! A Theft That Rocked the Globe! chapter 561: a world- shaking discovery! a theft that rocked the globe! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation oracle bones? jade relics? a collection of oracle bones greeted him as he lifted the boxs lid. luo fengs expression remained calm. in china, the presence of oracle bones was nothing unusual. [ fossil, paleolithic era! ] [ value: ?? ] the value assigned to this artifact were a pair of question marks? noticing this, luo fengs interest piqued. it was a familiar scenario when the system could not ascribe a value, it indicated a priceless treasure. indeed, everything that exists has intrinsic value. it merely suggested the systems inability to ascertain its worth, not an absence of value. suppose luo feng sold it for one yuan. its worth would be one yuan. if he sold it for 100 billion, and someone bought it, then its worth would be a hundred billion. could this be a skull? examining the fossil closely, luo feng had a hunch. it didnt bear a resemblance to human fossils. it was more akin to an apes. hold on, its a human skull! are you kidding? this skull doesnt resemble a humans. it looks like a monkeys! arent humans descendants of monkeys? it must be an ape fossil. ive seen something similar in my schools biology lab! considering its a collectors item, its undoubtedly unique! eventually, luo feng unraveled the mystery. indeed, it was the fossilized skull of peking man. indeed, it was the very same remarkable discovery that shocked the world when it was first discovered, and had shocked the world again when it went through a baffling disappearance. peking man (latin scientific name: homo erectus pekinensis) resided in ancient beijings zhoukoudian area. as a specimen of homo erectus, they could manipulate fire and wield stone tools, epitomizing the primitive human lifestyle. in 1929, chinese archaeologists discovered a complete skull fossil in a cave on dragon bone hill in zhoukoudian, christened the world-renowned peking man. they existed approximately 700,000 to 200,000 years ago, retaining some simian features. their hands and feet evolved for diverse tasks, capable of crafting tools and manipulating fire. amid dense forests, wild grasslands, and predatory beasts, peking men used rudimentary stone tools and wooden clubs to battle the wilderness. surviving in such harsh conditions necessitated collective strength. consequently, they often resided in groups, sharing the fruits of their labor and leading communal lives, marking the genesis of primitive societies. the discovery was remarkable due to the scarcity of erect men fossils from this epoch globally. for instance, there were no cultural artifacts or records from the tang dynasty following the han dynasty, making this period unfamiliar to many. the unearthing of an ancient tomb, unveiled many aspects of the tang dynasty. wasnt this a profound discovery? therefore, the claim that it shocked the world was hardly an exaggeration. however, due to the prevalent domestic strife at the time, conflicts were rampant. the fossil was destined for a museum in the united states, a trusted ally back then. in other words, it was set to be stored there. but during transportation, it was seized by the northeastern forces of the cherry blossom country, and subsequently stolen. they later denied their involvement. the prevailing belief then was that if the americans hadnt stolen it, the japanese certainly did. however, now that such a situation had surfaced, it appeared the latter theory held water. after all, the artifact had resurfaced here. folks, ive hit the jackpot! do you have any idea what i hold in my hands? an exhilarated luo feng held up the object, brimming with excitement. uh, whats that? is it the skull of sun wukong? laughing so hard, i might die! sun wukong is made of stone and has no bones. why on earth would he have a skull? arent fossils essentially stones? perhaps its the skull of an emperor? ive told you, this thing doesnt resemble a human. it just bears a slight resemblance! could it be an ancient human? ancient human? arent ancient and modern humans the same? an ancient human! with a chuckle, luo feng announced, youre correct. indeed, this is an ancient human, the renowned skull of the peking man! at his revelation, the flurry of comments noticeably slowed. then it resumed, akin to an avalanche. everyone was flabbergasted. after all, who hadnt seen an image of this artifact in their middle school biology textbooks? it was impossible to study human evolution without addressing human origins. biology was a mandatory subject. good heavens, the mysteriously missing skull! this is a remarkable find! it actually surfaced here! i remember my grandfather saying, its discovery and theft both shocked the world! i bet it was the americans who did it! are you serious? the artifact shows up here, and you still blame the americans! saying it was done seems quite unseemly! is it authentic? dont fool us with some monkeys skull! luo feng asserted, this is certainly authentic.. but what intrigues me more is how the cherry blossom countrys officials will explain this! Chapter 562 - Chapter 562: Setting Sail and Leaving a Lie to the Land of Cherry Blossoms! chapter 562: setting sail and leaving a lie to the land of cherry blossoms! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation prime minister, they have discovered the peking mans skull at the farm! the secretary announced, urgency apparent in their voice. what is this object? the prime minister asked, his face reflecting bewilderment. the object in question was known as the peking mans skull, an ancient remnant that once stunned the world. this object, the secretary clarified, is the remains of an upright human that once captured global attention! the secretary then methodically relayed the intricate details of the discovery. damn it, the prime minister muttered. now we cannot clear our names. they asked about its whereabouts, and we claimed ignorance! now, this object has appeared here within our borders! he added, despair in his voice. the prime minister was immediately aware of the gravity of the situation. they had denied possession of the item, sparking suspicion from other parties, particularly the united states. now that the item had surfaced, they had managed to offend all involved. i think we can place all the blame on the owner of this farm, someone ventured. but do you think it would be easy for a private individual to acquire the peking mans skull from the military? we must have acquired it first, and then one of our own must have stolen it. in other words, when the united states facilitated the transportation of the item, soldiers from the land of cherry blossoms intercepted it, and the traitorous farm owner switched it out. deep inside, the prime minister knew that they had taken the skull, only for it to vanish mysteriously later on. now, shockingly, it had turned out to be the farm owners doing. even if we had a hundred mouths to argue, the whole world knows that we took this skull, yet we claimed not to know its whereabouts! the prime ministers voice rang out as he slammed the table in frustration. the farm owner had become a menace within the country. if the item had remained with the land of cherry blossoms officials, its existence would have remained secret. within a mere half-hour, two events had ignited international attention. first, the shocking reappearance of the peking mans skull. second, the land of cherry blossoms almost laughable claim of ignorance regarding the object. when the united states transported the item, alleging that soldiers had intercepted it, what credible explanation could exist now that it had surfaced in the land of cherry blossoms? claiming ignorance was a ludicrous excuse. elsewhere, luo feng continued his examination of the artifacts on the farm. after several days of inspection, the vast collection of 100,000 artifacts was finally being loaded onto trucks. prime minister, luo feng is about to leave! the secretary warned urgently. if we dont act now, it will be too late! the prime minister paused to think, then responded, it is too late, and we cannot risk further action, not with international opinion so squarely against us. if we make another move like this, how will we explain ourselves? the prior incident with the skull had already cast them as thieves, a role they had vehemently denied. could they possibly play the thief again? little luo, are you returning home now? long jianfei inquired at the dock. yes, i must transport these items back. i cannot trust anyone else. wait for me in kobe! luo feng responded firmly. will you return? of course, you know what i mean! good! long jianfei said, instantly grasping luo fengs intentions. luo feng knew that other locations remained undiscovered, and he would undoubtedly return. overhearing a private conversation between luo feng and long jianfei, the prime minister hatched a plan: when luo feng discovers the artifacts, well play the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind strategy to claim those artifacts for ourselves. in other words, he would let luo feng locate the treasures, thinking they were his, only to invoke a legal clause to claim them for the nation. after careful thought, the prime minister amended his plan: perhaps its safer to cancel his visa after he returns home. with our resources in the land of cherry blossoms, we should find the treasures ourselves. the secretary nodded in agreement and confidently added, i can assure you that if the items are indeed here, we will find them! set sail, transport the artifacts home! luo feng commanded, excitement in his face, as he settled into a large cargo ship. the trip had finally ended safely. upon returning home, the nations collection of relics would be enriched by an incredible 100,000 pieces, significantly enhancing domestic research and the diversity ot artitacts. this journey had indeed been worth every effort! Chapter 563 - Chapter 563: Su Meiji: I Told Them You’re My Boyfriend!” chapter 563: su meiji: i told them youre my boyfriend! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng had just left the territorial waters of the cherry blossom nation and entered international waters when the embassy of the cherry blossom nation called him. his visa had been revoked. he was no longer welcome in the cherry blossom country. luo fengs mind froze for a moment. they were done with him? so quickly? did they think he would simply come crawling back? but in his heart, luo feng knew he never intended to return. hahaha! inside, luo feng was ecstatic. now those fools would waste their time and resources searching for nonexistent treasures. perhaps legends of the hidden treasures would spread among the masses, luring eager treasure hunters from every corner. only to discover emptiness in the end. you want to revoke my visa? explain yourself. why have you done this? luo feng demanded, feigning concern. he had to at least pretend to seek an explanation. mr. luo, your actions have tarnished the honor and credibility of our cherry blossom nation. you are no longer welcome here, the voice on the other end replied coldly. heh, so its about the skull? werent you the ones who stole it first? luo feng retorted. please refrain from making baseless accusations! luo feng said nothing more. the artifacts were safe, and any further discussion would be pointless. he promptly hung up the phone. but then came a series of calls from the governor of the capital city. little luo, wheres your cargo ship now? almost in international waters, i believe. thats good. if they want to act, its too late! when will you be back? perhaps in a day or two. around thirty hours, give or take. excellent; well monitor the news. but theres something amusing. they actually believed what i said! luo feng proceeded to recount his fabrication of the eleven treasure locations, leaving the governor in stitches. if they hadnt believed you, it wouldnt have been so simple for you to escape with all those artifacts! true. without those false leads, they might have grown desperate. after all, were talking about a hundred thousand pieces! if there had really been eleven treasure troves within their borders, they wouldnt have reacted this way, luo feng replied, grinning. on the afternoon of the third day, luo feng arrived at shanghais port, greeted by the citys dazzling lights. the port was swarming with reporters boats, all lying in wait. cameras flashed, nearly blinding to the eyes, but luo feng was prepared, having donned sunglasses in advance. after such a grand adventure abroad, he knew hed be bombarded with photographs and questions upon his return. but the reporters were kept at bay. welcoming him was the governor of shanghai, accompanied by personal guards. armed police cleared a path, ensuring no reporters or crowds could approach luo fengs car. the artifacts were whisked away by military personnel. once in the inner harbor, luo feng no longer had to fret about their safety. the evening buzzed with the astonishment of onlookers, all marveling at luo fengs celebrity status and the majestic welcome he received. at six oclock that evening, shanghais eastern grand hotel was abuzz with activity. lines of police cars, audis, and more were parked outside. the hotel was cleared of guests, save for one very special one: luo feng. the government had lavishly booked the entire hotel for him, and accompanying him for dinner was the governor of shanghai himself. there were whispers that the governor of the capital city would join them the next day. as luo feng dined with his companions, he spotted a breathtaking figure outside the banquet hall, speaking with the soldiers on guard. meiji, what brings you here? luo feng asked. of course, to welcome you! su meiji responded, looking particularly alluring in a beautiful short skirt, paired with red and black high heels. thats right, i forgot youve been working in shanghai lately! i didnt even think to notify you! but how did you manage to get in? luo feng asked as the governor of shanghai graciously made room for su meiji, taking the third seat himself. simple, by declaring that im your girlfriend! su meiji whispered, her face lit with an elegant smile. hahahaha! luo feng laughed, elated inside. though they had shared a kiss once, this was the first time she had openly referred to herself as his woman. so tonight, can we explore some of the privileges a boyfriend should enjoy? luo feng asked, his face alight with eager anticipation. you, really, whats the occasion to be speaking of such things now? luo feng, of course, did not miss this golden opportunity, and asked again, i dont care; since youre my girlfriend now, i want you to answer my question. alright, alright, enough! su meiji, unable to do anything else, rolled her eyes. having such a boyfriend, what could she do? she then sat down next to luo feng and began to eat the feast prepared especially for luo feng. and it must be said, it was so delicious, far superior to the culinary skills of other hotels. these chefs, it seemed, had been specially arranged. the best food is never found in big hotels, for true masters are among the common people. little luo, theres something i need to trouble you with! just as the banquet was halfway through, mr. wu received a notification and spoke. what is it, mr. wu? please, do not hesitate to say! luo feng declared magnanimously. su meiji also looked towards him with great anticipation. over by fuquan mountain, an ancient tomb has been discovered, but they cannot find a way to enter. if they force it open, they fear damaging the relics inside, destroying them all! so they called me to ask if you have time to go there. mr. wu said slowly as he ate. is that so? but may i ask, whose ancient tomb is it? has the identity of the tombs occupant been determined? luo feng inquired. its not very clear at the moment, but the initial judgment is that it should be a ming dynasty tomb! mr. wu replied. a ming dynasty tomb, alright. ill find time to go and have a look. if im there, as you know, the problem should not be significant! luo feng said confidently, taking a bite of chicken. it was not out of arrogance but an acknowledgment of his true abilities. of course, mr. wu, seeing luo fengs confidence, naturally believed him. after all, so many accomplishments lay before them. luo feng was a god in archaeology, a god in treasure hunting. under the heavens, there was no one more professional than luo feng. if he said it was possible, then it must be possible. very well, since mr. luo has agreed, i will relay the message. you can go there when you have the time, and ask them to hold on! upon hearing luo fengs agreement, mr. wu put down his chopsticks, picked up the phone, and conveyed the information. that night, luo feng escorted su meiji home, reflecting on the cunning nature of the girl. she had indeed fooled luo feng this time, and he had no choice but to accept it. maybe su meiji herself had many unresolved questions in her heart. luo feng recognized that if he missed this chance, perhaps the next one might not come for a long while. but he was not anxious; once she acknowledged their relationship, everything else would follow in time. during the next few days, luo feng took some time to rest at home. after a two-day respite, he gathered his team of wealthy treasure hunters, including qin rubing, su meiji, li shishi, and others. they boarded a plane to fuquan mountain once again, arriving around ten oclock in the morning. holy cow, where is this? has luo gone abroad again? someone exclaimed. are you an idiot? look at this landscape; its clearly in our country! another person retorted. so where is this place? i feel a strange sense of seriousness. this must be some mountain, but i dont know which one. its only been a few days. has the host had enough rest? is he going to start treasure hunting again? someone else questioned. luo feng explained, actually, i didnt discover this place. someone else did, but they ran into difficulties with grave robbing. so, i just came to assist. what about the eleven treasures in sakura nation? what happened to them? someone asked. luo feng merely chuckled without answering. by his calculations, the sakura nation should have now attracted numerous treasure hunters, all searching in vain. he knew the outcome would probably be fruitless, but that had nothing to do with him. after all, legends often lead to disaster. the tales of immortality have killed many emperors in ancient times. mr. luo is here! hello, mr. luo! a welcoming cry came as luo feng arrived at their temporary camp. a group of people greeted him, reflecting his exceptional status in the country, especially in the field of archaeology. hello, mr. luo. thank you for coming. we are from the caiyun archaeological team, and my name is li gang! a middle-aged man, seemingly the team leader, introduced himself. hello, mr. li! luo feng greeted him and asked, mr. li, where is the ancient tomb? over here! li gang led luo feng to a pit that had been dug out over half a meter deep and about thirty centimeters wide. luo feng detected the scent of saltpeter. some time ago, a worker nearby heard an explosion and found this pit. it seems someone used explosives, likely the work of tomb robbers, li gang explained. luo feng couldnt help but think that the suspicion was unnecessary; it was clear as day that tomb robbers were responsible. li gang then led luo feng to three similar pits nearby, also believed to be robber holes. mr. luo, would you like to go down and take a look? li gang asked. okay! luo feng agreed. descending with the help of a rope, luo feng was surprised by what he saw below. it was evident that an ancient tomb lay beneath, but the robbers had dug not into the main burial chamber but merely a tomb passage. the passage was filled with inverted blue and white porcelain bowls. so many blue and white porcelains, isnt that excessive? luo feng wondered aloud. this must be a grand tomb! li gang concluded, squatting to examine some porcelain fragments. when we dug downward, we found these bowls and assumed we had found an ancient tomb. but as we continued, something felt off. there were too many of these bowls. i suspect theyre not burial objects but part of the tombs walls! so, we didnt dare to dig any further! he added. the revelation left everyone stunned. what do you mean by the walls of the ancient tomb!? someone asked. can someone explain what he means by porcelain being used as a wall? i dont understand; what does he mean? another voice echoed, reflecting the shared confusion over this unprecedented discovery.. Chapter 564 - Chapter 564: Blue-and-white Porcelain Walls! Isn’t This Ancient Tomb Too Luxurious? chapter 564: blue-and-white porcelain walls! isnt this ancient tomb too luxurious? translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation upon hearing this revelation, luo feng took a sharp intake of breath, for he had never encountered such a phenomenon before. however, li gangs recent analysis was sound; this was not a burial artifact, after all. considering the quantity of blue-and-white porcelain excavated thus far and its location, it was evident that the porcelain was embedded within the walls themselves. glancing at the flurry of comments from those around him, luo feng began to speak, in typical ancient tombs, the walls are made of rammed earth. more lavish ones might employ stone bricks. but this tomb? its extraordinary. it utilizes not only rammed earth and stone bricks but even incorporates porcelain bowls into the walls! damn, they really used blue-and-white porcelain for the walls? a viewer exclaimed. its beyond luxurious; i cant even imagine how wealthy this person must have been! another chimed in. would such walls provide sufficient support? the tomb ceiling surely wouldnt be constructed this way, would it? perhaps its only the walls of the tomb passage! this is truly a work of art! the air was abuzz as everyone widened their horizons upon hearing this revelation. li gang, seizing the moment, said, beneath the porcelain bowls, weve found markings almost exclusively from the hongwu period. we can preliminarily confirm this as a ming dynasty tomb! but we cannot yet ascertain if this is the main burial chamber, so we dare not continue digging. thats why we have invited the highly esteemed master luo to guide us in entering this tomb with minimal damage, li gang added with a warm smile. hearing an elder call him master made luo feng feel slightly embarrassed. its as master li says, but please, dont call me a master. im merely here to assist. the real hard work rests with master li and his team, luo feng replied courteously. now, lets take a look. swiftly, luo feng climbed out of the pit and initiated a level one scan of the area. after all, the tomb had been discovered; now it was a matter of understanding the distribution of treasures within. once he had grasped how the treasures were arranged, he could infer the underlying burial structure. the scan was completed promptly, and moments later, golden lights representing hidden treasures appeared at luo fengs feet. dense and dazzling, they momentarily blinded him. but the spectacle did not end there; the golden lights spread outwards in all directions. like droplets of blood suddenly falling into a bowl of clear water, they radiated from eight different points. luo feng was taken aback; what kind of ancient tomb was this? its design was unconventional and unexpected. could the ancients have been so avant-garde, even in death, creating such a design for their eternal resting place? his thoughts were interrupted when he looked up to observe the fengshui, only to be utterly astonished. li gang noticed luo fengs expression change and inquired, master luo, are you examining the fengshui here? yes, to understand the tomb owners identity, we must first consider the fengshui. a general has his standard, and an elder has his hat. the identity must align with the tombs fengshui to ensure prosperity for descendants. if a person of low rank is buried in favorable fengshui, it wont be suppressed, luo feng elucidated. li gang nodded; this was the ancient wisdom. emperors were buried in emperors fengshui, vassal kings in theirs. such principles were not to be taken lightly. so, luo feng, what do you make of the fengshui here? asked master li, an archaeological expert who knew a bit about fengshui but preferred to defer to luo fengs judgment. just looking at the hosts expression tells me that it must be quite impressive here! its a pity that this place wasnt discovered by our host; otherwise, all these treasures would have belonged to him! the scope is narrow, isnt it? as long as its found within our country by one of our people, thats fine. just as long as its not discovered by some foreign empire! after carefully scrutinizing the site, luo feng declared, below us lies a grand tomb! even li gang was taken aback. you were casually brought in to assist, and now you suggest a grand tomb might be beneath our feet? is this for real? master luo, it appears that the fengshui here is quite remarkable! li gang, intrigued, pressed for a professional analysis. indeed, its extraordinary. observe those two mountain peaks; fuquan mountain is fairly low, but these two peaks rise almost 200 meters, the highest in fuquan. furthermore, they connect to other peaks, creating a unified landscape! luo feng began, his voice filled with excitement. from our vantage point, what does this place resemble? luo feng then displayed a satellite map of the area on his phone. an ingot? li gang ventured, scrutinizing the map. yes, it indeed resembles an ingot! this place is a natural treasure trove, a geomantic wonder for gathering wealth! luo feng proclaimed, capturing the rooms attention with his insightful analysis.. Chapter 565 - Chapter 565: The Tomb Passage Filled with Gold -Whose Ancient Tomb Is This? chapter 565: the tomb passage filled with gold -whose ancient tomb is this? translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng, swallowtail hoe in hand, paced around the perimeter of the ancient tomb site, his eyes narrowing as he declared, if theres an ancient tomb buried underneath, the main burial chamber must be right here! the traditional practice of fengshui would have been of no assistance in this analysis. but luo feng could pinpoint the location of the main burial chamber by examining the density of artifact marks. after all, the main burial chamber typically contained the greatest concentration of treasures. wherever the marks of treasures were most dense, that place was likely the main burial chamber. dig here and here, he directed, sweeping his arm across the area. just follow along this path. ill draw up the specific blueprint later. with his methodical approach, luo feng confidently led the excavation. moreover, none ot the team members brought by master li raised objections, even if they harbored some concerns privately. everyones faith in the famous luo feng was unshakable. but master li was a bit puzzled. wasnt it absurd to dig according to eight directions? what ancient tomb was laid out like that? but since luo feng had been invited, everyone followed his lead. as the saying went, luo fengs reputation preceded him, and they all trusted his expertise. alright, ill start the digging from here! master li announced, quickly directing the team to the positions luo feng had indicated. ill dig this spot myself; you all go help the others, luo feng said, arriving at his chosen location and digging with his mattock, producing rhythmic, plopping sounds. it had been a while since he had last gone treasure hunting, and the familiar sensation was invigorating. at the same time, he was also intensely curious about this ancient tomb, having never encountered an octopus-like layout before, or one that used porcelain as part of the wall structure. there was an air of mystery to it, and it intrigued luo feng greatly. the tomb, however, was not large, encompassing only about thirty meters, with each passage roughly ten meters long. it did not align with any known imperial layout, even those crafted by skilled artisans. tombs with dimensions in the hundreds of meters generally belonged to royal nobility. [ ding! you have uncovered an ancient tomb, ming dynasty, worth 5 billion yuan! ] the systems prompt arrived quickly with a swing of his swallowtail hoe. worth five billion, this was certainly a grand tomb. though luo feng was not the one who discovered it, he was still thrilled to participate. eventually, this place would become a tourist attraction, bearing his name, and he would be ranked first. master li! come here! luo feng shouted. what happened? did you uncover the main burial chamber? professor li walked over, curiosity dancing in his eyes. it looks like a tomb passage! luo feng said, quickly clearing away the mud. while no stone bricks were visible, rammed earth was present. presumably, porcelain bowls were buried within as well. with a final plop! luo feng cleared the surface, and something golden emerged. gold bars? luo feng exclaimed, eyes widening. its really gold? master li gasped. yes, gold bars! luo feng confirmed, handing over five gold bars discovered in the rammed earth, his voice tinged with astonishment. the curiosity now gnawing at him was palpable. what kind of person was this tombs owner? eight passages, one filled with porcelain, another with gold. he could only imagine what the other six contained. gold as part of the wall structure? truly extravagant! luo feng mused. judging by this, id guess the tombs owner must have been a merchant, he continued. the treasures inside this ancient tomb must be astronomical. im sure of it! he stopped digging for gold and instead began to excavate the tomb passage, intent on uncovering the entire route. master li squatted nearby, saying, ill call and inquire. not long ago, another ancient tomb was found in shancheng with walls made of blue and white porcelain, just like this one! whose burial is that? luo feng asked. the identity of the tombs owner is still under investigation, master li responded. not knowing the identity of the tombs owner was indeed a frustrating matter, but in the field of archaeology, such mysteries were common. these tombs were centuries, even millennia old, and verifying through relics took time. wild guesses were never permitted. rigor was essential. about ten minutes later, luo feng resumed digging, his hoe revealing gold bars at pearly every meter- the extravagance was breathtaking- unlike the fragile porcelain bowls, gold bars were robust, and luo fengs speed increased as he worked. but when the last piece of rammed earth was removed, a stairway was revealed, extending downward into pitch-black darkness. the mystery deepened, and luo fengs curiosity was now a raging fire, beckoning him to uncover the secrets within.. Chapter 566 - Chapter 566: The Tomb Owner Revealed! The Immensely Wealthy Shen Wansan! chapter 566: the tomb owner revealed! the immensely wealthy shen wansan! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation upon approaching the site, master li had already prepared the tools for descending into the tomb, including oxygen tanks and gas masks. both he and luo feng were equipped and ready to explore. shall we go down and take a look? asked li gang, his voice tinged with anticipation. no problem! luo feng nodded, sensing the other partys anxiety. after all, they had been wandering around this place for a week, struggling to find a way into the main tomb. now that luo feng was present, they were eager to proceed. the entrance to the tomb passage was rather narrow, requiring the two men to bend their bodies to pass through. luo feng led the way, flashlight in hand, confidently illuminating the path ahead. he had explored ancient tombs before, so the initial anxiety had given way to habit. the tomb passage measured just over two meters in width and height, but its narrow confines did not stifle the voices of excitement that were captured by the camera in the tomb passage. why is the host walking so slowly? one viewer queried. yeah, was he scared by his exploration of old caos tomb? another chimed in. surely its the tomb of that treacherous sima that scared him, right? haha, after watching these past days, i still think cao caos tomb was the most interesting. the others are just trash! the corridor offered no obstruction, but the tombstone remained hidden from sight. when the flashlight beam finally struck the walls, the voices fell into stunned silence. luo feng knew that this ancient tomb was valuable, but he had not anticipated discovering a tomb worth 500 million. as far as the eye could see, there was nothing but gold and silver, all piled up in the main tomb chamber. the dazzling display took everyones breath away. holy crap, this is insane, isnt it? my god, its all gold! how can this be? its old luo who discovered it, and suddenly i feel a lot more balanced! indeed, the thirty-meter main tomb chamber was filled with gold and silver, offering a visual feast that captivated the eye. the sheer scale of the accumulated wealth was astounding, nearly reaching the ceiling. gulp! master li swallowed hard, his voice betraying his disbelief. though he had excavated many ancient tombs, he had never seen anything like this. why are there so many tomb passages? he asked, curiosity piqued. this place is a treasure trove. eight tomb passages, filled with gold, silver, and porcelain, symbolize wealth coming from all directions. this tomb has been turned into a place for attracting fortune, luo feng explained as they explored. luo fengs eyes widened as he approached the mountain of gold, feeling its weight in his hands. mr. luo, mr. luo! master li cried out in alarm, beneath this mountain of gold, theres a coffin! luo feng looked over, his eyes catching the dark corner of a coffin emerging from the gleaming mound. come down, all of you, come down! master li commanded into the walkie-talkie. soon, a group of archaeologists, all equipped with oxygen tanks and gas masks, descended into the chamber. the sight of the mountain of gold left them astonished. theres a coffin underneath. we must first clear away the gold and silver on top! master li directed, and the team set to work. in less than an hour, they had carefully revealed the two-meter-long coffin. master li and a few specialized students approached to open it, with luo feng standing quietly to the side. he knew that aside from the treasures, the coffin itself might not hold much else. the coffin is empty? master li queried, his voice tinged with disappointment. heh, i think i know who the tomb owner is! he suddenly exclaimed, his eyes gleaming. oh? who is it? luo feng asked, intrigued. master li replied with a question, prompting luo feng to think: what place is this? this is certainly fuquan mountain! yes, and during the hongwu period, with such lavish burial items think about it carefully! ah! luo fengs mind clicked, and he exclaimed, could it be shen wansan? master li nodded, his smile broadening, it should be correct. most likely, it is shen wansan! the historical connections were clear: the beginning of the ming dynasty, the hongwu period, fuquan mountain, and the lavish burial artifacts. shen wansan, the immensely wealthy individual from the late yuan to early ming era, became the obvious conclusion. though demoted, shen wansans legendary wealth and influence were extraordinary, and local legends even linked him to zhang sanfeng. but these were merely tales, their truth buried in history. holy cow, shen wansans tomb? were going to make a fortune! this guy was a super-rich individual! how wealthy was he back then? its said that he was even more powerful than he shen! Chapter 567 - Chapter 567: The Legend of Zhang Sanfeng’s Treasure! chapter 567: the legend of zhang sanfengs treasure! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng was indeed astonished, but he felt compelled to dampen the growing excitement, saying, this place does not appear to be shen wansans tomb! indeed, it doesnt look like a tomb! master li agreed, nodding his head. though he was aware that this location was connected to shen wansan, it was clearly not his burial site. the area lacked several crucial elements, such as a gravestone and a corpse neither of which were to be found. furthermore, the burial offerings were surprisingly scant, comprised of only porcelain and a bit of gold and silver; it was nowhere near suitable for a burial. a personage like shen wansan, who had accumulated immense wealth during his lifetime, would never have accepted such a modest resting place. this place certainly has good fengshui, luo feng observed, but in the context or an ancient tomd, it seems more 11ke a rengsnul treasure spot createa for amassing wealth for his descendants. also, since theres no physical entity inside the tomb, its likely not a burial site! he had initially come to assist, but luo fengs curiosity was now kindled. where was shen wansans actual burial site? after all, one must be laid to rest after death. old luo, you and i are on the same wavelength. i also see this as merely a place shen wansan designed for gathering wealth, and not a true burial site, master li remarked. i suspect that at the time of his interment, being at a low point in his life, he would not have been buried in a grand manner. if this is his true burial site, i think he would have been buried discreetly, even with abundant offerings. who would ever know? luo feng added. young luo, lets talk privately once were finished here. will you be traveling to the cherry blossom country again? i wont! luo feng responded, curious. why do you ask? you wont, eh? well, if you find the time, you could visit lou mountain in our country! what place is that, and whats there to do? why, to find treasure, of course! what treasure? zhang sanfengs treasure! luo feng was slightly confused. zhang sanfeng left behind treasure? master li explained, there has been an ancient legend around lou mountain that it conceals a treasure left by zhang sanfeng. !!! luo feng voiced his skepticism, having never heard of this before. master li continued, youre an outsider, so your lack of knowledge is understandable. but this isnt mere conjecture. historical records, specifically in the book qian nang, mention zhang sanfengs prophecy that six hundred generations later, a destined person would unearth the treasure. the government has even sent expeditions to search for it! the government? luo feng was even more taken aback. yes, back in 87, the culture ministry dispatched dozens of people into lou mountain. they scoured ancient texts and determined that the treasures existence was quite credible. many legends have a kernel of truth, but as the story spreads, details might become distorted, though the core event remains real. moreover, someone did discover treasure in lou mountain, teacher li continued. ten years ago, lou mountains local authorities announced a treasure hunt, offering a gold medal worth 100,000 and an additional cash prize of 100,000 to whoever found it. these were incentives to encourage the search! when the news spread, many treasure hunters flocked here, and some valuable items were indeed found! these included ming dynasty silver ingots, gold bars, and jewelry, though not in vast quantities. listening to master li, luo feng smiled wryly. he suspected that the governor of the city might have staged this event based on local legends, employing historical artifacts to garner attention. but these were merely luo fengs musings; who could say whether the tale was authentic? if it were a mere fabrication, master li certainly would not have spoken of it with such gravity. ive shared all this to suggest that if there truly is a treasure, it shouldnt fall into the hands of insignificant individuals or foreigners before you find it. we would all feel more at ease with the artifacts in your care, whether its the government or myself! master li stressed. luo feng nodded in understanding, ill head into the mountains tomorrow then! for the core location, cangbao temple, you should find information online. luo feng agreed, alright! later, luo feng took a leisurely stroll around the ancient tomb before heading up. upon emerging, he sat down, enjoyed a light meal, and began researching on his phone. as master li had said, the area had attracted many treasure hunters over the past few decades, and bits and pieces of treasure had indeed been unearthed. what piqued luo fengs curiosity was this: zhang sanfeng was known merely as a taoist practitioner, so where would he have amassed such treasures? the next morning at eight, after breakfast, luo feng called for his helicopter. master li, im leaving now! yes, go ahead.. we owe you our gratitude for the excavation of this ancient tomb; without you, it would have taken us several more months! safe travels, and good luck! Chapter 568 - Chapter 568: Shock! A Hundred-Kilometer Treasure Mark! chapter 568: shock! a hundred-kilometer treasure mark! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation where are you off to, host? leaving fuquan mountain already? arent you going to continue digging at fuquan mountain? thats right, who knows, you might find shen wansans real tomb? luo feng replied, ive surveyed the fengshui of fuquan mountain, and theres only one auspicious spot. the rest of the fengshui is quite mundane. if shen wansan were really buried there, he wouldnt have chosen such an ordinary place. have you confirmed the fengshui? where are you headed now? ive checked; lou mountain, its on the yun-gui side, right? are there ancient tombs there too? luo feng said, im not certain about ancient tombs, but there is most definitely treasure! what treasure? youre speaking so cryptically! damn, why does the host know about the treasure when no one else does? of course! otherwise, how could he broadcast it to you all? old luos intelligence is spot on! luo feng spoke up again, you can investigate it yourselves regarding zhang sanfengs treasure. dont say that im withholding anything. this time, im laying all my cards on the table! soon, people began their research. damn, old luo is telling the truth! yeah, the legend of zhang sanfengs treasure is real! its incredible! did zhang sanfeng really leave behind treasure? whats going on motherf*cker, the local government even promoted it. ive checked, and people have indeed found gold, silver, and jewels at lou mountain! my plane ticket is booked, and im waiting to go to lou mountain. old luo, take me with you! in an instant, news about zhang sanfengs treasure began to bubble online, and many were frantically focused on lou mountain. however, those who were excited were mostly novices. the seasoned ones understood that if these treasures truly existed, finding them now would be like trying to eat a tiger with chopsticks; there was no clear path to begin. the treasures couldnt be located merely with this information. one must also understand fengshui and decipher the mountains topography. if they were found merely through sheer luck, it would be a remarkable fortune, particularly considering the vastness of the mountain. of course, the riddles left by zhang sanfeng were also challenging to solve. level 100 scan! that day, after arriving at lou mountain, luo feng activated the costly level 100 scan. this was considered a mindful spending of his reputation points as this kind of scan needed to be used with care, as he could not use it recklessly in the future. if he exhausted all his reputation points, it would become troublesome if something substantial required it later. after about half an hour, the scan completedits slowness due to the high level. luo feng sat in the helicopter, scanning the land below, searching for large clusters of treasure markers. if there were real treasures, his naked eye would spot them. however, by evening, luo feng saw no such clusters, only scattered markers. he rested for the night. the next morning, luo feng climbed into the helicopter again, initiating a level 50 scan, as even a level 100 scan could not cover all of lou mountain. after starting the scan, he looked below and was stunned by what he saw. the treasure marker stretched from north to south, forming a winding golden dragon approximately one hundred kilometers long. he had never seen treasure markers linked together like thisso long! was this some sort of joke? luo feng thought it was probably a mineral deposit, reminiscing about a lapis lazuli mine hed discovered once before. regardless, lets go down and take a look! luo feng commanded the helicopter to land. everyone in luo fengs stream began to chatter. damn, has old luo found the treasure? did he just land? its probably an ancient tomb. otherwise, old luos eyes wouldnt gleam with such excitement! luo feng looked at the golden glow beneath his feet, feeling a headache building. where should he begin to dig? this vast area left him without a clue. he surveyed the surroundings, then turned south, remembering that he didnt have the necessary permits. luo feng immediately made a phone call. mr. wu, hello, i have something to discuss with you! what is it? why dont you contact the relevant personnel in lou mountain for me? what do you want to do? im inquiring about the cost of mining here and any potential restrictions. with luo fengs current status, he didnt need to resort to calling friends or acquaintances; he went straight to mr. wu, the governor of the capital city. as long as he spoke to him, many issues could be resolved with ease. whether big or small, he would inform mr. wu, who would take care of everything. otherwise, he could have simply contacted some small towns leader, but luo feng knew that the efficiency would not be the same.. Chapter 569 - Chapter 569: A Treasure in the Cave? An Ancient Tomb? chapter 569: a treasure in the cave? an ancient tomb? translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation its a small matter. ill notify the authorities right away. as for the payment, you can settle it later. rest assured, the certificate will be issued promptly! the governor of the capital city assured luo feng. thank you very much. ill eagerly wait for the certificate, luo feng replied, his voice tinged with joy. no problem at all. if you want to dig, start digging. nobody will dare stop you! ill make a call from my end, and youll likely be contacted immediately! thank you! luo feng said, his gratitude genuine. no need for thanks. youve returned so many cultural relics to us and greatly helped with the fuquan mountain affair; this is the least we can do! he hung up the phone. sure enough, within three minutes, a call came from the local governor. goodness! that was fast. everything was already arranged, and the call wasnt even from the forestry bureau. i just want to confirm, are there any restrictions? luo feng inquired. none whatsoever! you mean, i can dig however i like? even mining isnt an issue? of course not. we encourage mining here. just pay the fees, and there will be no problems. but profits must be split equally: half for the government, half for you. if theres a loss, thats on you! i see, luo feng said, somewhat taken aback. even with connections, the government wouldnt budge on profits. fortunately, efficiency was high, and luo feng was not greedy. the swiftness of the process was key. so, mr. luo, will you proceed? if youre ready, you can start digging now. the certificate should be ready by the day after tomorrow! alright, ill proceed. let me know the cost later, luo feng responded confidently, his current wealth substantial enough to render haggling unnecessary. treasure hunting was no longer merely about profit; it was about returning cultural treasures to his homeland, huaxia. that simple thought was luo fengs driving force. the government, recognizing luo fengs deeds, was supportive. the division of profits served to prevent him from monopolizing a potentially lucrative mineral deposit, ensuring fairness. quickly, the governors office tabulated the cost of luo fengs permit, costing around 40 million, with half of the profits from the minerals to be surrendered. luo feng considered the investment sound; even a long vein of coal would yield substantial profit. did old luo just get a certificate over the phone? someone asked. it looks like it! could there be treasure here? an ancient tomb? of course! old luo would never act without certainty. he mustve found something to go through all this trouble! could it be the tomb of zhang sanfeng? another wondered. everyones curiosity was piqued, but luo feng remained tight-lipped, leaving them all in suspense. they walked about three kilometers, and the light began to dim. ahead was something resembling a cave. entering, luo feng found the cave grew deeper, devoid of even the sound of wind, with a faint sound of water trickling. under the dim light, a shallow stream along the cave wall looked like black water. damn, host, what place is this? it looks eerie! one voice exclaimed. it reminds me of that insect valley from caiyun zhinan, right? another chimed in. this cave is indeed frightening. could there be treasure here? thats the effect we want! we must go in! the scarier, the more exciting! someone declared. deeper into the cave, luo fengs party reached a point where it was pitch-black without flashlights. few would dare explore such a place, but for luo feng, a veteran of many ancient tombs, it was nothing remarkable. suddenly, a golden glow caught his eye. was he spared from digging? what mineral was this? shining his flashlight, he found stalactites hanging from the cave ceiling. stalactites? someone gasped. so beautiful! valuable, my foot! many scenic areas have these! i thought the host found an ancient tomb. isnt this just a natural wonder? luo feng, too, had thought he found some mineral deposit but was disappointed to discover mere stalactites. though aesthetically appealing and having some medicinal value, their worth was insignificant to him. lets go, lets go! he said, disappointment evident in his voice, and they retreated from the cave.. Chapter 571 - Chapter 571: Beneath the Gold Lies an Ancient Tomb! What Does This Mean? chapter 571: beneath the gold lies an ancient tomb! what does this mean? translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation having now landed, luo fengs eyes narrowed as they scanned the surroundings, finally settling on two worn and weathered objects, half-buried in the soil, only their surfaces exposed. these remnants, which appeared to have been chiseled away by repeated blows, resembled a dumbbell, but luo feng recognized them as something else entirely. they look like stone locks, he chuckled to himself, realizing that he had stumbled upon the mysterious stone lock mentioned in the ancient poem. but a question lingered in his mind. the stone lock was there, but where was the stone goose? as luo feng climbed into the helicopter and gazed toward the west, understanding washed over him. without a doubt, the stone goose must be the other half of the taiji diagram, and it was not on lou mountain. the following morning, luo feng led everyone onto the helicopter early, heading west. host, why are you leaving the mountain? youve found many clues, arent you going to continue searching? one of his companions asked, perplexed. you hardly dug at all, and now youre leaving? how boring! another exclaimed. has the host given up? questioned a third, voicing the doubt in everyones minds. luo feng, absorbed in his observations of the county towns below, replied without looking back, we have already found the stone lock and the stone stalagmites. all thats left is the big goose! his words were met with surprise and disbelief. he continued, yesterday on the sheer cliff, what you saw as dumbbell stones were actually the stone lock, and those stalactites were the stone stalagmites! damn! why didnt i think of that? someone muttered. right, i was just there to watch the excitement. the hosts brain really works in wonderful ways! another person praised. so, is there really treasure to be found? a viewer asked, filled with anticipation. luo feng pondered before answering, i suspect that the treasure is an underground cave. the helicopter hummed as it continued its flight, the massive, perennially snow-covered mountain range looming in the distance. fly higher! luo feng commanded, and the helicopter responded, soaring to a height of eight hundred meters. im sure of it, he declared, his voice filled with conviction. zhang sanfeng once built a lingjiu daoist temple here! could the lingjiu daoist temple be the big goose? a thought struck him, and without hesitation, he directed the pilot to the mountain peak ahead. go down! he instructed, excitement bubbling within him. this was the place he was looking for. whether there was a treasure or not, luo fengs heart was light, a mystery that had vexed him for a century now unraveling before his eyes. the fengshui here was excellent, the landscape embraced by streams, an ideal spot for a daoist temple and meditation. level 1 scan! he commanded, activating the scan. in just a minute, a one-kilometer radius was filled with treasure markers. is there really treasure here? he wondered aloud, unsure where to begin. lets dig and see first! he decided, picking up his swallowtail hoe and starting to dig, only to stop abruptly. he hadnt obtained permission yet, had he? acting without caution could lead to trouble, even with official protection. tomb robbing or mine stealing would be serious accusations. fortunately, luo fengs connections ensured that obtaining a permit was a simple matter. within half a day, the certificate was ready, and he could proceed with the excavation. spurt, spurt. he resumed digging, and in less than ten minutes, struck gold. damn, there really is a treasure! someone exclaimed in chat. how can this be? wasnt the treasure on lou mountain? how did it get here? another asked, bewildered. so the taiji diagrams conjecture is real? a voice wondered aloud. bar after bar of gold was unearthed, leaving the spectators stunned. [ ding! ancient tomb! ] [ ming dynasty! ] [ value: ] luo feng stared at the display, astonished. wasnt this supposed to be a treasure site? how had an ancient tomb appeared? the legend had spoken of treasure, not an ancient tomb! but now, beneath the gold, lay an ancient resting place. what did this mean? luo feng was entirely baffled, his mind whirling. dont stop, host, keep digging! i want to see how much gold you can find! someone urged. luo feng paid no attention, absorbed in his thoughts, trying to determine the shape and scale of the ancient tomb based on the treasure markers. the unexpected discovery had opened a new chapter in his quest, and he knew that the unraveling of the ancient mystery had only just begun.. Chapter 572 - Chapter 572: Shen Wansan’s Real Tomb! Discovery of the Treasure Basin! chapter 572: shen wansans real tomb! discovery of the treasure basin! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng had determined the direction, so the next thing to do was to continue digging downward. the entrance to the tomb passage was made of simple rammed earth, making the excavation quite effortless. this was the first time he had encountered gold buried outside an ancient tomb. however, he was too lazy to ponder it any further. everything would become clear once he entered. with a thud, after digging out the last bit of rammed earth, the entrance to the tomb passage was revealed. luo feng expertly put on an oxygen tank and a gas mask, glancing at the passage, which was quite wide, about five meters, and extended over fifty meters in length. regrettably, there were no valuable murals on the walls of the passage. he walked forward until he reached a corridor where a stone tablet was located. it was engraved with the words, tomb of shen xiu. luo fengs eyelids twitched slightly. indeed, this was shen wansans tomb. was the so-called zhang sanfeng treasure, in fact, shen wansans tomb? what were this master and disciple playing at? suppressing his internal trepidation and confusion, luo feng proceeded into the burial chamber. the flashlights beam quickly swept across the entire chamber. in the vast main burial room, there was a wooden coffin, along with dozens of accompanying burial boxes. in front of the coffin stood a pillar, upon which rested a porcelain vessel the size of a watermelon. the vessel sparkled with a golden shine, flashing dazzlingly under the light. luo feng stared, slightly stunned. could this be the legendary treasure basin? after all, anyone who had heard of shen wansan knew that he possessed such an object. damn, who is shen xiu? ive never heard of him! could it be a scholar? scholar or not, i dont know. it should be some talent! shen xiu? why not liu xiu? haha, what are you thinking? how could liu xius tomb be here? youre more like illiterate! emperor guangwu of han choosing such a place would be a real farce! seeing that many were unfamiliar with the name, luo feng explained, you all know this person. his name is shen wansan. the recently excavated tomb, the fake one, was his! damn, shen xiu is shen wansan? so this is shen wansans real tomb? it might not be real yet, since the body hasnt been found. whats the hurry? the tombstone is there; this must be real! last time there wasnt even a tombstone, so it had to be fake! if its really shen wansan, wasnt he said to have a treasure basin? the mere mention of the treasure basin created a frenzy of excitement. everyones eyes turned red at the thought, as the basin was known as a magical item that could duplicate anything placed inside. of course, nobody truly believed in such magical properties, but that didnt stop them from being astounded and wanting to see what the real treasure basin looked like. even if it didnt possess such magical abilities, shen wansans treasure basin must still be a valuable artifact. luo feng was more inclined to believe that the myths about shen wansan were either concocted by the public after he made his fortune or were exaggerated over time, making them seem miraculous. perhaps shen wansan had initially obtained his wealth through some disgraceful means, and he had fabricated this legend to launder his ill-gotten gains. you see, theres a basin the size of a watermelon over there. could that be the legendary treasure basin? upon seeing luo fengs flashlight shine on it, everyone was both surprised and curious, their throats tightened with anticipation. host, stop standing there, go and see if its the legendary treasure basin! if its the treasure basin, youll be rich, host! put the imperial jade seal in it, and the next day youll have two! damn, if thats the case, wont the imperial jade seal become as common as cabbage? luo feng, too, wanted to witness what this object truly was. he approached it cautiously. upon getting closer, the true appearance of the item on the jade pillar was revealed. it was roughly the size of a watermelon, but it looked more like a large bowl rather than a basin. it appeared to be made of gold. whether it was pure gold or merely gilded was unknown at the moment. however, as long as its artistic value was sufficient, whether it was pure gold or gilded would make little difference. if its artistic value was high enough, even if it were made of mud, it could be worth tens of millions, even over a hundred million. without artistic value, making one of pure gold at home would be meaningless. [ ding! treasure basin, ming dynasty, valued at 1.1 billion! ] damn, it was really it. upon hearing the systems introduction, luo fengs heart began to pound rapidly. even though he knew this object wasnt as magical as the legends suggested, its provenance must still be significant.. Chapter 574 - Chapter 574: A Massive Mineral Deposit! The Value Cannot chapter 574: a massive mineral deposit! the value cannot be estimated! 1 translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation something seems a bit off! luo feng murmured, eyes narrowed as he gazed at the underground treasure hotspot. its distribution was so vast that it seemed to stretch beyond belief. luo feng was using a basic scan that could only display what lay within a kilometers radius. shen wansans tomb was much farther away, yet a golden light filled the entire visible kilometer. this indicated that the treasures beneath, if scanned again, might well surpass that range. if there were an ancient tomb below, it would surely eclipse even the grandeur of emperor qin shi huangs tomb. stunned into silence. luo feng tried to digest the possibility . could such a place really contain a burial site of this scale? lets go up and see! he finally exclaimed. his oxygen tank was running low, and digging downward from an ancient tomb was a risky endeavor. not only would it destroy the tombs original structure, but the progress would also be agonizingly slow. digging from the outside with advanced machinery, on the other hand, would make the process much quicker. digging from within the tomb meant many advanced tools couldnt be used. after reaching the surface, luo feng circled the tomb twice before starting to dig, determination in his eyes. splish-splash. what are you doing, host? still digging? one of his viewers called out. could there be another tomb beside shen wansans? another asked, confusion lacing his words. exactly, stop digging, leave some for us! a third person chimed in. seeing luo feng choose a different spot to excavate, everyone was puzzled. was it possible that there were more tombs? logically, finding one tomb was rare enough, let alone two in the same vicinity. [ ding! youve dug up a golden nugget shaped like a dogs head, worth 8 million yuan! ] luo feng paused, taken aback. a golden nugget shaped like a dogs head? he hadnt come across one of those in ages. wasnt his first discovery natural gold? a dogs head gold was undoubtedly a type of natural gold. holy crap, its natural gold! someone exclaimed. thats a dogs head gold! another voice rang out. damn, was shen wansan that extravagant? using natural gold for a burial? a third person marveled. seeing this makes me feel worse than being killed. boss, why do you always dig up such incredible things? a fourth viewer grumbled. this is unfair! i should have come to dig here. maybe those millions would have been mine! a fifth lamented. luo feng looked at the dogs head gold in his hand, feeling a pang of disbelief. was it truly buried here? however, as long as there was money, there was no problem. he continued to dig until evening, excavating a pit over three meters deep, revealing nothing but the dogs head gold. luo feng was patient; the golden glow beneath, if from a tomb, would be at a depth of seven or eight meters at most. ancient people were unlikely to dig deeper than ten meters unless it was an imperial tomb or the terrain was unusually easy to excavate. late at night, though exhausted, luo feng fed his two little kittens. as for the lovely little model from the nation of sakura, she would be coming over soon. since everyone knew about her connection with luo feng, they would try to learn something about him through her. if she indeed knew nothing, she would be released. luo feng had helped her with connections; coming to china would be no problem. he looked forward to her arrival, even though he knew that life with just two people was optimal. any more, and it wouldnt make much difference. around ten oclock the next morning, luo feng resumed digging. gu santong brought people into the mountain, calling out, little luo, still digging? havent you already found shen wansans tomb? yes, i must continue digging; i think theres still something down there, luo feng replied, greeting him. however, at eleven oclock: thunk! [ you have discovered a mine! ] [ type: mixed! ] [ value: ] when luo fengs hoe struck something hard, the system promptly alerted him. was this not an ancient tomb but a mineral deposit? holy cow! a mineral deposit? luo fengs heart leaped. this was no mere underground cave or lantian jade mine; it was a genuine mineral deposit. even the system couldnt estimate its value, meaning the deposits scale must be enormous. moreover, it was classified as mixed, indicating that there were various types of minerals beneath. suddenly, luo feng recalled the natural gold he had dug up yesterday. that dogs head gold had left him puzzled, thinking it was shen wansans. now, it appeared to be naturally occurring.. therefore, among the various minerals below, there certainly was gold! Chapter 575 - Chapter 575: A Field of Gold Mines! And Gemstones! chapter 575: a field of gold mines! and gemstones! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng took some time to calm himself down. he had stumbled upon a gold mine. now what? how should he handle it? he needed to quickly excavate the ore below to make an assessment. ten minutes later, a stone block about one and a half meters in size was unearthed. after prying it open, luo feng found little soil inside; the vast majority was rock strata. it was a piece of metamorphosed rock ore. look at this, everyone. do you recognize it? luo feng chuckled and asked the camera, clearly intending to gauge whether the people in the live stream had discerning eyes. isnt it just an ordinary rock? whats so special about it? a viewer asked. yeah, youre digging up this thing, and you seem quite happy about it. could it be something left behind by the ancients? another added. a rock left by the ancients? youre thinking too much! might as well say its left by panguo! someone else joked. could it be a meteorite? are you stupid? have you ever seen a meteorite that color? most meteorites are burnt and definitely black! theres a bit of gold color; could it be gold ore? came a speculative voice. luo feng laughed, impressed with the insight. this thing is called a metamorphosed conglomerate ore. if you dont know this term, let me put it another way; it is gold ore. the brother in front was right! but i dont know if you figured it out or just guessed! a sudden frenzy stirred in the live streaming room. host, have you really found a gold mine? my goodness, are you getting rich again? a gold mine? i cant believe it! host, stop digging! if you dig further, youll get arrested! what are you afraid of? you dont know that the host has already obtained a permit, do you? even with a permit, you cant dig for gold; its something for officials only! he said he got a permit, so he has it. why are you worrying? the host will probably have to share the profits, give half to the officials! luo feng stood up and looked at the mountain range ahead, declaring, i suspect that this entire area below might contain gold mines! what? an entire field? the chat was flooded with questions. are you serious, host? is this whole area beneath filled with gold mines? he said might contain gold mines, so pay attention to his words. it doesnt mean that its all gold mines, but there must be some! why play word games? why not just say how much gold ore there is? its funny how you think the host can know exactly how much gold ore is down there. even the most advanced instruments can only estimate, and the actual amount might vary greatly! luo feng couldnt do much about some peoples disbelief. the atmosphere in the live stream room had reached its peak. the discovery of a gold mine, no matter where, was incredibly rare. even if you searched online, youd rarely find footage of gold mining. today, the viewers were about to witness it live. does this place having so many gold mines have anything to do with shen wansans tomb? someone wondered. ha, theres a logical error, isnt there? unless his descendants got rich, and you say the place they chose was great, that makes sense! another replied. with that said, luo fengs team unearthed another piece of ore, even larger, nearly as tall as a person. luo feng circled the giant ore, his eyes growing increasingly wild. damn, this is pegmatite! he exclaimed. weve hit it big; the host is going to be wealthy! someone in the chat declared. luo fengs face revealed an excitement rarely seen. he pointed to the green substance on the rock, and declared, this is beryl! beryl? whats that? werent you saying there was gold ore? someone questioned. i checked it out, and it really seems to be beryl! another confirmed. this stuff isnt cheaper than gold; the oceans star gem lost in the titanic was made of beryl! someone added, realizing the importance. if this is indeed a mine, i think the hosts descendants wont have to worry about money! another agreed. with the amount of money he already has, the host doesnt have to worry to begin with. he can live leisurely, with plenty of concubines and wine, living a carefree life, someone fantasized. its basically certain that this is a mining area! what godly luck! so envious! the chat continued to buzz. Chapter 576 - Chapter 576: A Gigantic Mineral Deposit! chapter 576: a gigantic mineral deposit! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng studied the massive mineral deposits before him, a grin unfurling on his face. lets set the record straight, he said, shaking his head, this isnt just for gem polishing. its a raw ore extractor, essential for the creation of atomic and hydrogen bombs. thats the simplest way i can explain it. this was no ordinary mine it was a treasure trove of rarity. gold and beryl, both in equal parts valuable and elusive. instead of continuing to dig, luo feng rallied his villagers to secure the site and then set off toward shen wansans tomb. at the tomb, gu santongs team had already made headway into the cavernous interior, working meticulously to organize the artifacts. noticing luo fengs arrival, gu santong queried, i heard you began an excavation from the side. what treasures have you uncovered? i found something, but its not quite what youre hoping for, luo feng replied, a playful grin on his face. is it some kind of ore? gu santong surmised, sharp as always. to his team and him, antiques were the crown jewels, but what else could be unearthed from the ground if not minerals? yes, exactly. its ore! what kind of ore? gu santong, though primarily interested in historical relics, couldnt suppress his curiosity. its a gold mine! a gold mine? wait a gold mine? gu santong stuttered, his mind struggling to process the revelation. his eyes widened in surprise. a gold mine? truly? yes, a resource of extraordinary scarcity. this was not only a rarity in china but a coveted resource worldwide. it is indeed a gold mine, luo feng confirmed. though calling it just a gold mine isnt entirely accurate, for there are also beryl mines. as you might know, theyre equally valuable. of course! if there truly are substantial deposits of gold and beryl, youll need to speed things up here so that i can focus on mining, luo feng advised. haha, indeed! young man, youve truly stumbled upon a treasure trove! no wonder you unearthed a gold nugget. it turns out it wasnt left by shen sanwan but is a part of an extensive gold mine! gu santong chuckled heartily, nodding in agreement, rest assured, we will hasten our work and leave this place to the mining department! thank you, mr. gu. i wont impose any further. im heading up. please, carry on, luo feng bowed slightly and left the tomb of shen wansan. for the impending mining operation, luo feng knew he couldnt merely rely on his swallowtail hoe. such a method would be agonizingly slow. he would need professional mining crews armed with large-scale equipment to develop the site efficiently. a gold mine? did i hear that right? a colossal gold mine? after luo fengs departure, gu santongs disciples snapped back to reality. and beryl too! incredible! these rare minerals are a remarkable find! meanwhile, luo feng, having returned to the surface, cast his gaze toward the gold discovery site, which was now a hub of activity. his villagers were trickling in, and almost a hundred people had already congregated. this place was secure, resistant to minor disturbances. even overseas. these villagers were immilne to officials from the conntrv of sakura. and here, in their homeland, under the protection of domestic authorities, they were unassailable. luo fengs concern wasnt security. he called his helicopter pilot, ordering him to transport the ores back for analysis and yield estimation. only then could the mining crew be dispatched. in truth, however, luo feng need not their calculations. he had his scanning system, after all. activate a level 10 scan! moments later, treasure markers littered the ground at luo fengs feet. the sight of dense treasure markers everywhere he looked was both awe-inspiring and daunting. luo fengs breath hitched as he took in the colossal size of the ore mountain. it was a gigantic mine pit, no doubt. somewhat taken aback, he recalled shen wansans treasure basin. it truly was a basin filled with treasures. on the fifth day, gu santong and his team successfully retrieved some artifacts from shen wansans tomb, taking measures to fortify and protect the site. on the sixth day, several 95 -ton xcmg mining machines rolled in at the base of the mountain. mountain mining was a formidable task, but to a nation obsessed with infrastructure like china, these were mere inconveniences. they had constructed high-speed railways and bridges of higher complexity; erecting a bridge here would be childs play. those mining machines are gargantuan! they look like monstrosities! theyre not going to survey first? theyre already starting work without checking how much ore lies beneath? Chapter 577 - Chapter 577: A World-renowned Discovery! chapter 577: a world-renowned discovery! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation the news had spread like wildfire, and concerns buzzed among the netizens. despite their worries, the relevant authorities dismissed them, placing their faith in luo fengs assertion that the location was a colossal mining pit; nothing more, nothing less. the officials had grown to trust luo fengs judgment, and that trust extended not just to the netizens but also to themselves. who do you think youre disparaging? if our host says there are many down there, then there are many, without a doubt! one declared. you just wait. what our host says always comes to pass! another insisted. i do believe that! but since this is not an antique this time, could his predictions fall short this time around? a third questioned. of course not! even if there is, the only costs incurred so far are some machinery. a little compensation from old luo for the labor costs will settle it! a fourth retorted. i hope old luo doesnt make a fool of himself by digging all day only to find a small surface vein! are you trying to stir up trouble? with machinery now aiding the excavation, luo feng stood to the side, overseeing the work, his hoe put aside. by afternoon, they had dug a pit two to three meters deep, and the progress was more than satisfactory. at three oclock in the afternoon, one of the observers excitedly exclaimed, mr. luo, weve found it, weve found it! luo feng, followed by gu santong and others, curiously made his way over. without disturbing the ongoing construction on the site, luo feng, gu santong, and their associates observed from a distance of five hundred meters. in sight was the mining pit, filled with numerous stones of various sizes and appearances, including gold-bearing ore, beryl, and other minerals. at that moment, several experts, donning safety helmets, began inspecting the pit. their excitement grew with each discovery. this is fluorspar! this is spodumene! another expert exclaimed, thrilled. soon, two different types of minerals had been identified. the experts huddled together, discussing their findings. the ores here seem to be mixed! this is a normal phenomenon. many mines have associated minerals. the main thing is to determine the principal ore! considering the depth, this is a landmark mine. such a mine is either extremely rare and vast! lets explore further! though they had trusted luo feng and brought in machinery, they werent entirely convinced until they saw the evidence for themselves. the consensus was that the mine had to be pierced, reaching a depth of at least forty meters. piercing, in mining terms, meant tunneling through the mountains, making the ores accessible. however, as they continued to dig, more types of minerals were discovered. by the third day, the experts had ascertained that the mine was vast, having already discovered 39 types of minerals, including over a dozen rare ones. this astonishing number not only amazed the experts but also drew attention from those outside the circle. the discovery frequently topped hot searches. mr- gilan. voti and vonr team have worked tirelesslv these nast davs- ive bought some beverages and bento boxes to provide everyone on the site with an extra meal as a token of my gratitude, luo feng graciously offered. after all, these people were mining on his behalf. though the government would claim half of the profits, luo feng had ensured that these costs would not be included. such an effort deserved recognition. little luo, what are you talking about? what trouble? mining a site like this is a pleasure! besides, the government owns half, so dont be too formal! mr. guan responded cheerfully. the sight of the supplies brought smiles to the faces of the mining team. who else, in other places, would offer red bull, beverages, bento boxes, chicken legs, duck legs, and the like? with luo fengs oversight, the living standards on this site seemed exceptional. even the nearby villagers, who assisted the mining team, benefited. little luo, the mine youve discovered is extraordinary! there are already 41 types of minerals! do you understand what that means? mr. guan asked. luo feng was momentarily taken aback; the number of mineral types had increased in just one morning? im not sure about the specifics, but it must be impressive! luo feng replied, smiling. yes, indeed. such a large mine with so many types is rare in our country. theres only one other like it! is there another similar one? luo feng inquired, intrigued. of course! koktokays no. 3 mining pit is very similar to this one. out of more than 140 minerals in the world, koktokay accounts for over eighty. although the mine youve discovered now has just over 40 types, isnt the excavation still incomplete? i think it will also end up with seventy or eighty types, right? moreover, judging by what weve explored so far, this mine appears to be much larger and deeper than koktokay! hearing this, those around were left in awe. this mine was even more impressive than koktokay? that revelation was earth-shattering and utterly unexpected. i estimate that the difference in quantity will be more than double! mr. guan asserted, his voice filled with conviction.. Chapter 578 - Chapter 578: Ship Purchased! Off to the Seas! chapter 578: ship purchased! off to the seas! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation in the blink of an eye, three days had passed, and gu santong had successfully transported all the cultural relics from shen wansans tomb. luo fengs private museum collection was now much more impressive. luo feng had even designated a special space for the treasure basin, an object famed for its ability to attract luck, not unlike the lucky cat in chinese folklore. naturally, he chose an auspicious spot for it. little feng, youve had a few days to rest, so where do you plan to go treasure-hunting next? gu santong inquired during a visit to luo fengs home, taking advantage of some leisure time. he couldnt suppress a hint of envy when he saw the four beautiful women at luo fengs home. their stunning figures and radiant beauty were indeed a sight to behold. although su meiji wasnt living there, qin rubing, li shishi, and the young model from sakura country had moved in, though not on a permanent basis. among them, the young model seemed to take on the role of caretaker for luo feng, attending to his daily needs and also becoming his lover. luo feng discovered that girls from the cherry blossom nation had a natural talent for caring for men, with their remarkable attentiveness. treasure-hunting, you say? i plan to go out to sea! luo feng chuckled in response. out to sea? the open ocean? gu santong exclaimed. yes, im growing weary of the land. i want to explore what the sea has to offer! luo feng affirmed with a nod. do you have a ship? gu santong inquired, intrigued. not yet! how will you go? i have money, after all! luo feng said with a confident smile. at this point, gu santong fell silent, somewhat taken aback by luo fengs brazen statement. indeed, for luo feng, buying a ship for deep-sea sailing was not a major concern. although he had previously owned a luxury yacht for nearshore sailing, he needed something more robust for the deep sea. thus, he needed to purchase a new vessel. whatever you need, just say the word. handling artifacts abroad might require some paperwork, but i dont mind the hassle! gu santong reassured. hahaha, thank you! ill definitely invite you! luo feng laughed heartily. over the following days, luo feng busied himself with handling the artifacts and other matters, such as purchasing a ship and applying for the required sea routes. he couldnt simply buy a ship and set sail wherever he pleased; he needed to report his plans and apply for approval. luo fengs planned route began in the yellow sea, moving south to the south china sea, then across the indian ocean, the atlantic ocean, and finally back to the pacific ocean. it was a voyage that would practically take him around the world. despite the complex visa procedures, having connections smoothed the way and made everything worry-free. luo fengs chosen vessel was an experiment 1 comprehensive scientific research ship, a second-hand model since a brand-new custom one would take too long to construct. the experiment 1 was one of chinas most advanced comprehensive scientific research vessels, with a price tag of nearly 200 million yuan. its specifications were suitable for both nearshore and offshore research, including studies in underwater acoustics, marine physics, geobiology, marine and atmospheric environments, and more. although it lacked military capabilities, it was perfect in all other aspects. during the purchase, the scientific academy requested that luo feng take a scholar with him for overseas research. luo feng naturally agreed, provided they did not interfere with his own work. finally, luo feng settled on april 10th as the departure date. on april 8th, news of luo fengs oceanic treasure-hunting expedition began to spread online. the streaming platform ran extensive promotions, with the homepage prominently featuring a large image of the experiment 1 with luo feng standing confidently on the deck. they had elevated luo feng to top-tier status, aiming to draw massive traffic. accompanying the image was the text, the great treasure hunter, old luo sets off, towards the stars and ocean.. Chapter 579 - Chapter 579: Setting Sail for Treasure! Joy on Deck! chapter 579: setting sail for treasure! joy on deck! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation what in the world? the host is changing locations? hes actually setting sail? hes heading to the sea? but there are so many unexplored places in the country, and hes leaving them behind? hes exhausted all the dig-worthy spots on land. theres nothing left to find! you think theres nothing left? what about the tombs of the emperors? so many remain undiscovered! i dont believe theres anything interesting beneath the sea! you might be surprised. there are sunken ships and other treasures, but theyre hard to find. its like searching for a needle in a haystack! salvaging something from the depths is no simple task! what kind of ship did the host buy? is it equipped for deep-sea exploration? heh, you must be underestimating our hosts vessel. this is experiment no.l; it wont encounter any problems at sea. dont worry about it! fifteen or sixteen days had passed. while luo feng contentedly spent time at home, playing games with friends and enjoying life, his audience eagerly awaited his return to treasure hunting. they were only spectators, after all, and they craved daily entertainment. so, after half a month, they were thrilled for luo fengs return. rlhvvo afternoons later, luo feng arrived at the magic capitals port on schedule and began preparations for setting sail. the ship was well-staffed, with over twenty crew members, including some wealthy young followers. despite the sizeable group, the vessel was large enough to accommodate everyone without any issues. however, there were fewer affluent youths this time. many of their families felt that land was safe, but the sea was uncertain, so they naturally opted to stay behind. indeed, although the likelihood of a maritime accident is slim, the fatality rate in case of disaster is chilling. its comparable to an airplane crash, where the chances of survival are minusculejust slightly better than a catastrophic plane failure. at sea, ships seldom collide, but once trouble strikes, the situation becomes dire. im so excited! to think that i could go to sea with my husband one day! luo fengs cabin was specially arranged as a couples room, spacious and comfortable. it was a setting for both fun and relaxation. waking up to the beautiful sea view, li shishi felt exhilarated. following such a man was a constant adventure, filled with romance and exploration. life was good; what more could one ask for? luo feng said, embracing li shishi from behind. i wish we were only going to sea for fun, not treasure hunting. it might be even more enjoyable! but luo feng was content with this journey. he had enough money and saw the expedition as a form of vacation. playing while treasure hunting wasnt bad either. speaking of chuan dao miyuki, she wanted to join our treasure hunting ship, but it seems like she cant get away! by the way, darling, hows it going with her? li shishi started chatting about her husbands ambiguous relationship with another girl in japan. the last time he went there, she knew that he didnt just win over uesugi eri, but also that clever woman, chuan dao miyuki. at first, she thought it was just a simpleton, but later she learned that miyuki was a descendant of the chinese and had been helping luo feng all along. progress is okay, i guess. shes not the kind of girl who would quickly entrust herself to a man! at least, when i jokingly suggested that we try to be together, she didnt refuse sensitively! luo feng had been chatting with her privately all along. speaking of how to get her out of her obligations in japan, there was an idea. that was to have the japanese side send her over to join the treasure hunt, under the pretext of a friendly learning experience. luo fengs side, in the name of international friendship, could not refuse, so wouldnt that make it happen? by the way, why isnt sister meiji coming with us this time? li shishi knew that qin rubing and the young model were naturally on the ship, but su meiji was not. she also chose to stay in the country to help me manage things. she volunteered to stay, originally it was between her and qin rubing, but she said that as the future mistress of the house, she must take responsibility! good heavens, shes the mistress now? have you two done that? li shishi was shocked, luo feng had actually been with a super elder sister like su meiji. its okay, after she openly admitted to being my woman, i slowly coaxed her, and it happened! luo feng smiled, recalling that there had been three friendly exchanges. the experience was unparalleled. black stockings and high heels were very nice. luo feng, the scholar sent by the academy of sciences to go to sea with you has arrived! would you like to come out and welcome him? suddenly, qin rubing called and mentioned this matter.. Chapter 580 - Chapter 580: The Stunning Doctor with a Great Figure! chapter 580: the stunning doctor with a great figure! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng, meet lin yueting, doctor lin! as a senior oceanographic researcher from the academy of sciences, shell be providing assistance throughout our journey. but she insists that theres much she can learn from you as well! qin rubing introduced the female doctor, beaming. luo feng regarded her with interest. for a woman barely into her late twenties, lin yuetings accomplishments were quite remarkable. her long hair danced with the wind, framed by black glasses, and her jeans perfectly accentuated an attractive figure. even without adornments, she radiated an extraordinary beauty. indeed, she was one of the rare women whom luo feng found attractive even in glasses. such was the advantage of natural beauty; it simply couldnt be concealed. hello, mr. luo, im looking forward to working with you! lin yueting stepped forward, warmly shaking hands with luo feng. nice to meet you, dr. lin. weve prepared a private bedroom for you. i believe youll like it, luo feng replied, smiling. with everything ready and all the personnel assembled, the excitement in the air was palpable. so now, lets set sail for the sea! he announced. among the passengers were several wealthy young men, who seemed to be on the expedition just for fun. some even brought along fishing rods. luo feng, himself a fan of fishing, knew he would join in when the opportunity arose. lin yueting, meanwhile, was already engrossed in taking photos of the sea. after all, it was her passion and her job. holy cow, old luo, youre really setting sail! this ship is a beauty, just like the promotion promised! no false advertising here! why is old luo bringing his hoe? will he be digging for soil at sea? idiot, thats his prized possession! plus, hoes are handy; theyre useful even at sea! look, theres a stunning woman in jeans on the deck. who is she? shes got a camera too! shes gorgeous! definitely not a spoiled heiress; she lacks that wealthy aura. yes, she has the look of a scholar. i adore beauties in glasses. their intellectual gaze is simply captivating! hey, howd you manage to send that message?! why can he post videos? so visually impressive! as the lively chatter continued, luo feng shared his vision: our temporary goal is to travel around the world. along the way, we may pass some countries. when that time comes, well see what their laws permit. if we can dig or salvage something, whether at sea or on land, well seize the opportunity! as for the seas we traverse, well scan them with sonar. if there are treasures, well retrieve them! he spoke confidently, yet within him, he was already deploying his special abilities, initiating a level 1 scan. though sonar could detect objects at the bottom of the sea, it paled in comparison to his unique skills. they could precisely locate treasures, whereas sonar merely revealed an objects size and shape. time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, three to five days passed. luo feng and the others were approaching the south sea. the days, devoid of treasure hunting, felt like a vacation, filled with leisurely activities. life was blissful, with companions li shishi, qin rubing, and eri uesugi. but suddenly, a call from the tokyo museum interrupted the tranquility. hello, is this mr. luo? wed like to send miss kawashima miyuki for a friendly exchange of experiences, the curator of the tokyo museum inquired. oh? can i refuse? luo feng teased. uh, if its inconvenient, we wont intrude! alright, she can come, but she must follow my instructions. things on the sea are not to be trifled with. if she agrees, then she can come! that wont be a problem. ill make sure she understands that youre in charge. luo feng chuckled. would she really follow his every command? could he convince her to join a game of poker? with kawashima miyukis arrival, luo feng anticipated a shift in dynamics. after all, one new person could create three new combinations. li shishi and kawashima miyuki, qin rubing and kawashima miyuki, eri uesugi, and kawashima yukie. werent these fascinating new dynamics? but winning over kawashima miyuki wouldnt be easy; she was a woman with her own mind and agenda. a thrilling challenge lay ahead, and luo fengs excitement was palpable. hahaha! Chapter 582 - Chapter 582: Luo Feng’s Cooking Skills Astounds Everyone chapter 582: luo fengs cooking skills astounds everyone translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation dr. lin, why arent you fishing anymore? luo feng looked at her standing to the side and asked. ill go fish over there! no, stay here. there must be a big haul here, hurry and catch more. we can have a bonus meal at noon! luo feng called out. okay! lin yueting gently nodded her head, then cast her line. she was too embarrassed to speak, having earlier advised others to keep changing bait, but now, she felt directly rebutted. sure enough, her second cast quickly caught a fish. half an hour passed, and she had caught around seven or eight fish. she exclaimed in astonishment, it seems like weve come across a school of fish! it was unrealistic to catch so many fish in such a short time if it wasnt a school of fish. luo feng grunted in agreement, nodding, seems so. he glanced at the bucket of fish, then added, ill go clean these fish. with that, he picked up the bucket and left the deck. the taste buds of these wealthy second-generation youths were quite finicky. even luo feng would not want to eat things like beef jerky under optimal conditions. while luo feng could eat anything, who would want to endure hardship when conditions allowed for comfort? he was also good at cooking but preferred not to do it if it was not necessary. furthermore, there was a young model named eri who could prepare some delightful dishes herself. in terms of daily life, there was nothing more to be said. seeing luo feng leave, lin yueting followed him into the kitchen. ill help you clean them! originally, luo feng was going to hand over the fish to the chefs. but seeing such a beauty volunteer, he accompanied her instead. luo feng was quite surprised, you know how to clean fish? while working, lin yueting didnt look up. of course, i frequently go out to sea. when i have nothing to do, i fish. if i want to eat what i catch, i prepare it myself. after doing this for a while, i naturally learned how to clean fish. thats impressive! eh? lin yueting wore a perplexed look. was knowing how to clean fish really so impressive? but what this beautiful woman did not realize was that many young women nowadays could not even cook, let alone clean fish. cooking a meal for a young man was becoming quite rare. nowadays, it was usually the men who cooked. in this society, men were simply beasts of burden. however, do you understand the pain of young women? while many rely on men, there are also independent women. for those dependent on men, do you not realize how much effort they put into maintaining their beauty? think about weight loss. how many can keep it up? every day they apply makeup, care for their skin, and select various clothes. why do you think theyre so beautiful? just because theyre women, theyre beautiful? to be blunt, if men were to groom themselves like women do every day, most wouldnt be too far off. and some girls even undergo plastic surgery to enhance their beauty. do you know the price they pay for that? their facial skin will sag years later. its risky. and then you enjoy their beauty, the face they present when they go out. shouldnt you support them? to put it plainly, its just a matter of each party seeking what they need. the real issue lies with those women who arent attractive, have high standards, and suck men dry. why, is mr. luo also cleaning fish? go help them! why should i? theyre doing fine with just the two of them. what do you mean? let me tell you, this is luo feng and dr. lin bonding. we shouldnt interfere! i see, i get it! several chefs who saw luo feng cleaning fish wanted to ask about it, but they were stopped by their colleagues. of course, luo feng did not want this warm moment to be interrupted. at noon, everyone gathered on the deck. there were many stoves placed on the tables, and everyone started to gather around the hot pots to eat fish. first, some oil was put into the pot, followed by the ingredients, then boiled water was added after a quick stir-fry. after simmering for a while, the fresh fish was added. everyone was having a grand time eating. this time, luo feng, who had not cooked for a long time, was the one who prepared the ingredients, surprising everyone. one of the chefs even commented, boss, your cooking skills are amazing! luo feng just laughed, well, i used to cook for these wealthy second-generation kids when we were in the mountains. later, when conditions improved, we hired our own cooks. we had people cooking at the camp! i see, your rare appearance in the kitchen today seems quite purposeful! li shishi, sitting nearby, was not jealous. she gave luo feng a side glance. did this cheeky fellow have any ideas about the beautiful dr. lin? no, she didnt need to doubt it. he certainly had ideas. she knew luo feng too well. he basically flirted with any skilled, beautiful woman he got along with. and when it came to beautiful women, he basically didnt refuse anyone. of course, sometimes it depended on the situation. even if he knew you were trying to trick him, he would first avoid the trap and then accept the honeypot. like the two women from the nation of cherry blossoms, it was basically the same situation.. Chapter 584 - Chapter 584: You ‘re Broadcasting to Flirt Instead of Hunting For Treasures? chapter 584: you re broadcasting to flirt instead of hunting for treasures? translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation i really envy that livestreamer; he can buy whatever he pleases! one of the fishermen remarked. lin yueting, such a refined young lady. why is she following the guy like a mesmerized fan? another chimed in. exactly. if it were anyone else, the graceful lin would probably protest, what are you buying that for? you wont even need it. but since its luo feng, little lins gone along and bought it? thats called trust! someone interjected. or perhaps its a matter of shared values, right? another person offered. hahaha, why dont they try being together? get married on the spot! with a shared sense of anticipation, luo feng and lin yueting purchased harpoons and disembarked from the fishing boat. then, they set off in their small boats, returning to experiment 1. once back on experiment 1, lin yueting pulled out two bundles of rope and asked, luo feng, how should we tie these to the harpoons? luo feng looked around and smiled. this place wont do. this hand bracelets maximum sailing speed is only 20 knots, and if the boat is too large, the sailfish will be scared off. we need a smaller boat; only then will it work! a small boat? like the one we were on just now? lin yueting inquired, her eyes wide with curiosity. that kind of small boat is too slow; we need a small speedboat! luo feng explained, his eyes twinkling with excitement. do you know how to drive one? of course, i do. if vou dont, ill teach vou later! luo fenq replied confidently. as they spoke, the two began fiddling with the harpoons and ropes. the operation was simple; they just had to secure the ropes to the harpoons. they didnt want to spear a sailfish, only to have it escape because the rope was not tied tightly enough. operating a speedboat was quite straightforward, especially for someone like lin yueting, who was intelligent and quick to learn. she picked it up in no time. within an hour or so, she was getting the hang of it. an hour later, they returned to experiment 1, and lin yueting was visibly excited. now everything is ready, except the right weather. shall we go fishing tomorrow? dont be in a hurry; i need to check the weather forecast, luo feng said, pulling out his phone. for large fish like these, the worse the weather, the higher their appearance probability. lets see where a storm is, and well head there! you know about this too? lin yueting was somewhat surprised, then recalled a saying. so, the bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish? hahaha, you know these jokes too! luo feng laughed heartily. but luo feng, dont bother with the weather forecast; the weather at sea is unpredictable, much more so than on land. sometimes its inaccurate! lin yueting pointed out, her eyes full of wisdom. youre right; well just wait and see then! luo feng agreed, nodding appreciatively. dude, host, have you forgotten what you came here to do? someone from the audience interrupted. yeah, you came to treasure hunt, not to flirt! quick, go underwater and salvage sunken ships; thats what you should be doing! get out of here, i think flirting is interesting to watch too! another viewer retorted. then why dont you go watch a romance drama! isnt the host living out a romance drama? thats true. ones a beautiful female doctor, the others a top industry expert, a super-rich man! its more thrilling than a romance drama! the only shortcoming is that they dont have a kissing scene! hahaha! why dont we ask them to kiss, and we can watch? luo feng saw these comments and was somewhat speechless. fortunately, lin yueting couldnt see them, or how would he face her? in the blink of an eye, the evening passed. the next morning arrived. at six oclock, luo feng and li shishi had just finished their morning exercise. after all, he had woken up at five and insisted on pulling shishi along. by six, he was knocking on lin yuetings door. hey, beautiful lin, time to get up and go to the bathroom! ah! startled by luo fengs thunderous knock, the beautiful lin yueting got up in her pajamas, rubbed her eyes, and saw luo feng in his shorts and short sleeves. what are you doing? what time is it? whats this about going to the bathroom? she asked, half asleep and half amused. luo feng excitedly explained, haha, you dont know, its raining outside, we can go out to sea to catch fish now! wait for me! suddenly energized, lin yueting turned to her bedroom to dress and wash. such a natural beauty didnt rely on makeup, and her work-oriented nature kept her from fussing like other women. otherwise, normal girls might take half an hour or even longer. in just over ten minutes, she was ready, dressed in short denim shorts and a white tank top, her figure truly stunning. i never thought that youd look almost the same with or without makeup! luo feng teased. how do you know if im wearing makeup or not? lin yueting shot back playfully. dont you know? how would you know? my bare face and light makeup should look about the same, right? because i can smell it! hahaha! think about the things in ancient tombs; isnt it all about observing, smelling, asking, and feeling? luo feng said, his eyes sparkling with mischief. thats true! lin yueting laughed, acknowledging his unique skill.. Chapter 585 - Chapter 585: Underwater Treasure? A Glint of Gold! chapter 585: underwater treasure? a glint of gold! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation the two individuals did not continue speaking. they made their way towards the exit of the ships cabin. the crew members, noticing the weather, were taken aback to see their boss venturing out and asked, boss, its raining out there. arent you going to stay inside the cabin? were going out to sea to fish. when the time comes, you crew members just need to follow us with the ship! what more could the crew say? after all, luo feng was the real boss here. whatever he commanded, they had to obey. soon, luo feng and lin yueting boarded the speedboat, and all the harpoons and ropes were prepared. trailing behind them was experiment 1. however, experiment 1 was not particularly fast, and the speedboat quickly moved several hundred meters away. initiate level 2 scan! after the scan was complete, luo feng peered at the treasure markers on the seas surface, slightly squinting his eyes. sadly, there was no sign of fish schools. but even without the schools, there were some large fish. luo fengs eyes fixed on the treasure markers, but he didnt see any sailfish. time swiftly approached eight oclock. they had been sailing on the ocean for about an hour, and both their hair and clothes were soaked through. especially lin yueting, in her cropped top, her shapely figure was more prominently revealed. it seems like there are fishing boats over there! lin yueting said, pointing ahead as she operated the small boat. luo feng looked in that direction and indeed saw three fishing boats, each with a lookout tower similar to uncle wangs fishing boat. seeing the three boats approaching, luo feng realized that the likelihood of sailfish being nearby was high. otherwise, the fishermen wouldnt have come. splash! the rain began to pour even more heavily. it pelted their bodies with a slightly painful sting. old luo, the heavy rain is coming. maybe you shouldnt be so adventurous on the sea? yeah, with rain like this, its very easy for someone to lose their life! eighteen years ago, i was just as brave! now i had to wait eighteen years to become an adult! mm-hmm, i agree with you. it does seem dangerous, lin yueting nodded, appearing not the least bit flustered. come to think of it, luo feng had considered she might be afraid. but on closer thought, this girl had been out at sea many times. what scene hadnt she witnessed? level 5 scan! not wanting to waste effort on this trip, luo feng initiated a large-scale scan without hesitation. although such a scan for luo feng was like a millionaire with a million in savings spending a thousand, it was quite wasteful just to catch a fish. only the thought of being soaked in the rain for half a day without catching any fish, or losing face in front of a beautiful woman, made luo feng initiate a level 5 scan. soon, the scan was complete, and luo feng saw many moving treasure markers. as he could only know what they were when he was close enough, he had no idea what kind of fish they were. but fortunately, he could look at the treasure markers closely to know the type of fish. at that moment, luo feng suddenly noticed a group of treasure markers to the south, half-embedded in the sea floor, unmoving. not a school of fish? could it be underwater treasure? luo fengs heart began to pound with excitement. he hadnt yet seen what it was, but after several days without finding so many treasure markers, he was naturally quite expectant. if it was underwater treasure, then it was most likely a sunken ship. after glancing to the south, luo feng also looked to the east. three sea miles to the east, he saw a great glint of gold. those treasure markers were moving, so it must have been a school of fish. good heavens, this time the scan had found both the school of fish and treasure. holy cow, everyone, look! the host is smiling! yeah, hes smiling, hes smiling! retreat, retreat, retreat! seeing the hosts smile, i have a premonition that somethings not right. is it? im too familiar with this smile. it definitely means somethings wrong. do we even have to ask? did he find something? did he see a school of fish? he came out to catch sailfish, so he must have seen sailfish, right? what use is finding it? treasure hunting is more exciting to watch. at most, well get an extra meal when we return, and we wont get a share anyway. the host should go treasure hunting! luo feng looked into the distance and said, there seems to be a school of fish over there! he didnt immediately pay attention to the sunken ship or whatever treasure was there, since it was lying in place, who could steal it? moreover, to seek treasure, he would have to return to experiment 1 and prepare, so there was no need to hurry. over there? yes, in the direction im pointing! okay! lin yuetings skill at steering the speedboat had become quite refined after more than an hour of hands-on experience. perhaps this was a natural talent. the two then headed in the direction luo feng was pointing. luo feng stood to the side and said, to find sailfish, we must first find large schools of sardines.. once we find the sardines, we will be halfway to success! Chapter 586 - Chapter 586: A Fishing Genius! Athlete -Level Throwing! chapter 586: a fishing genius! athlete -level throwing! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation at that very moment, the gentle sound of rain escalated, transforming into a torrential downpour. the waves churned and clashed against each other violently. viewers in the live-streaming room grew increasingly worried. its over, a storm is coming! host, stop fishing! hurry up and get out of there! one exclaimed. yes, with weather like this, a small boat like this one is unreliable. i think trying to catch fish could lead to more danger than reward! another viewer added. fish can be caught anytime, but you only have one life! someone else warned. everyone watched with great trepidation, deeply concerned for luo fengs safety. after all, where could they find such a charismatic treasure-hunting host again? if something happened to him, they would never again see such an entertaining program. soon, some viewers even noticed waves towering four to five meters high, and the live-streaming room was filled with cries of dismay. the whole boat was now swaying to and fro. luo feng stood on it, and if not for his robust physical condition, he would have been unable to maintain his balance. even lin yueting, who was at the helm, could only clutch the control wheel tightly, stabilizing her body. everyone, dont worry! my sixth sense tells me that there must be a school of fish here! luo feng reassured. the bigger the storm, the more valuable the fish, and now was not the time to back down. after preparing for a whole day and traveling such a long distance, luo feng would not be content if he left without catching a single fish. with a whoosh, suddenly, a shadow darted out from the water. luo fengs eyes brightened, and almost at the same time, he threw his fish spear at the shadow. long ago, during his treasure-hunting and tomb-raiding days, luo feng had mastered various hunting skills. these skills were not limited to land animals; they encompassed marine creatures as well. whether it was a bow and arrow, spear, or fish spear, luo feng was proficient in all of them. the viewers were astounded. they could only see luo feng stepping back slightly, his movements resembling those of an athlete throwing a javelina textbook throw. with another whoosh, the harpoon shot out at high speed. the shadow in the waves sank slightly and was directly pierced. what the heck, whats going on? is he really that skilled? such an accurate shot! from such a distance, he actually hit it? i think hes using some sort of targeting system! hahaha, a targeting system? isnt that only for firearms? awesome host! it doesnt seem to be a sailfish! luo feng reeled the spear back in, only to discover a slightly larger sardine on the end. he promptly threw it back. heaven cherishes life. with such a wound, it was uncertain whether the fish would survive, but luo feng had given it a chance. if it died, he could not be blamed. of course, some might call this cruel. heh, but wasnt the pork, mutton, and beef people ate every day cruel as well? soon, many fish began to jump and thrash about in that area, sardines leaping wildly like boiling water. luo feng knew that a natural predator must have entered the sardine school; otherwise, they wouldnt behave so agitatedly. and the natural enemy of sardines could very likely be a sailfish. its a sailfish, this time for sure! luo fengs eyes narrowed, excitement and joy filling his heart. he quickly composed himself, took his harpoon, and began to prepare. wow, it really is! what a beautiful sailfish! this one must be over three meters! more than three meters, i think it should be four! its so fast; in the blink of an eye, it swam so far. true to its reputation as a sailfish, i can hardly make out its shape! the viewers commented, energized by the appearance of the sailfish. ive finally found it, everyone. this creatures speed is astonishing, and calling it the swimming champion of the sea would not be an exaggeration! it can reach speeds of up to 110 kilometers per hour! its practically impossible to catch up with them in a large boat or ordinary yacht in the midst of waves, luo feng explained, his voice filled with awe and excitement. honestly, the sailfish might well be the fastest fish in the ocean. otherwise, it wouldnt be so rare, expensive, or difficult to catch. a single one might be worth thousands of yuan. of course, if people were talking about the farm-raised ones they ate in restaurants, luo feng had nothing to say about those. little lin, step on it! head over there, quickly! luo feng commanded. although he was ready to throw his harpoon, the creature was swift, fleeing as if sensing danger. no problem, leave it to me! lin yueting assured him, confident in the speed of their small boatit belonged to the super-fast category among speedboats, capable of reaching 120 kilometers per hour. though sailfish were fast, that was only their average speed. they didnt always swim that fast. their speed depended on the terrain, whether they wanted to escape, and other factors. soon, the small boat caught up, discovering that the sailfish was not fleeing but chasing after a school of sardines. the hunt was on.. Chapter 587 - Chapter 587: A Colossal Sailfish! A Sight that Dumbfounded Everyone! chapter 587: a colossal sailfish! a sight that dumbfounded everyone! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translatio heh, it seems to be feeding? this is the perfect opportunity to catch it! luo fengs eyes gleamed as he drew closer, his excitement growing. this creature, with its delicate and flavorful flesh, layered with tantalizing textures, was like living gold in the ocean. often, this fish was served as sashimi. but at this moment, luo fengs mind was not on raw preparations but rather on a dozen different methods of cooking the catch. closer and closer. luo feng signaled lin yueting to reduce the speed of the small boat. rumble, rumble, rumble. just then, a flash of lightning streaked across the sky, followed by a deafening clap of thunder. only then did luo feng grasp the true size of the sailfish. it was so enormous that it made him doubt his very existence. the fish had exceeded five meters and likely weighed more than 200 pounds. such a sailfish was the dream catch for fishermen who specialized in sailfish hunting. a single one could sell for several hundred thousand yuan. go for it! swiftly, luo feng took his stance, and with a precise swish, he hurled the harpoon. the harpoon sliced through the air, diving into the water with a resonant thump. soon, beneath the waters surface, one could see the large fish struggling, impaled. the entire sea was set into motion, great waves cresting and falling. hahaha, finally got you! though the sailfish was rather large, and this fatal strike did not hit a vital spot, it had penetrated several decimeters. with the harpoon lodged like this, escape would be difficult. but the animals instinct was to survive. despite the severe wound, the sailfish frantically bolted in another direction. damn, this fish is enormous. holy smokes, the host caught a kingfish! damn, im stunned; ive never seen such a big fish! that harpoon of the hosts is impressive; it penetrated so deep! better than me; i only got about a decimeter in! hahaha, brother, i doubt youre talking about fishing! but this was not a time for luo feng to rejoice. although the sailfish was speared, capturing it would not be easy. luo feng had to wear it down until it was utterly exhausted before he could haul it onto the small boat. splashing sounds filled the air as the large-headed sailfish continued to struggle, ceaselessly swimming forward, but unable to break free from the harpoons restraint. quite strong! luo feng remarked, holding the end of the harpoon rope, feeling the entire small boat rocking side to side, following the fishs desperate movements. gradually, the fishs strength waned due to the wound and excessive exertion, and its once fierce struggle lessened. luo feng knew the time was right, and he slowly began to pull in the rope. if he had tried to pull in the rope at the beginning, he likely would have been pulled into the water. but now, the fatigued fish had lost such strength. minutes later, the fishs energy reached its limit, and luo feng steadily pulled in the rope, the fish slowly surfacing above the water. damn, its really huge! how do we get this up? such a long mouth, so sharp-looking! luo feng chuckled, why do we need to get it up? such a big fish, we wouldnt have room for it anyvvay! he turned to lin yueting, now, we can head back! yes! lin yueting, the beautiful woman, nodded, then steered the speedboat towards experiment 1. on the large ship, everyone had witnessed luo fengs actions, and were both frightened and relieved to see him return. especially li shishi, whose palms were sweaty from worry. without luo feng, she didnt know how she would have managed. it was not only about the catch, but a womans attachment to a man. this young man has great skill! uncle wang, who had also ventured out to catch sailfish in the stormy weather, saw luo fengs performance from afar and was astonished. he considered him a fishing genius a complete super ocean hunter. the power and accuracy with which he threw that harpoon was something honed over more than a decade of practice. back on the large ship, with enough hands and tools, hauling the 200-pound, barely-alive fish was simple. luo feng, you scared me to death! dont worry, didnt i come back? lets have lunch together. this wild sailfish will be delicious! upon luo fengs return, li shishi rushed to him, her eyes red with worry. though she had faced many life-or-death situations, she was still deeply concerned about luo feng. wow, well have this for lunch? yay! i get to eat sailfish again! seeing such a large sailfish, and knowing that luo feng was sharing it with everyone, many of the crew members rubbed their hands together in anticipation. they were in for a feast. and 200 pounds of fish, luo feng mused, would surely be enough for everyone. he even considered shipping some back to his mistresses, qin rubing and su meiji.. although they were wealthy and could buy such a fish, one caught by their husband had an unmatched value, didnt it? Chapter 588 - Chapter 588: Lin, the Stunning Beauty! What a Figure! chapter 588: lin, the stunning beauty! what a figure! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation half an hour later, lin yueting and luo feng had cleaned their clothes. they had both taken showers. after all, having been drenched in the heavy rain for so long, a thorough washing was definitely necessary. did you have confidence when you threw the harpoon? lin yueting asked. of course, i was confident. the moment it left my hand, i knew it would hit the target! luo feng confidently replied. so when will we go fishing again? lin yuetings eyes sparkled with admiration. was there anything this man couldnt do? as far as she knew, perhaps only video games were his weak point. otherwise, cooking? fishing? antiquities? history? he could even use firearms. he was well-versed in various weapons, both modern and ancient. and if that werent enough, he could even fight. he was practically a master of all trades. lets wait for a while. i dont plan to fish for the next few days! luo feng glanced at the distant treasure marker, the one he had detected earlier but had not rushed to explore due to his fishing expedition. lin, the stunning beauty, can you dive? of course, i can. going on sea expeditions requires some diving skills. how else would i photograph underwater creatures! luo feng gave a slight smile, realizing he had asked a redundant question. alright then, once the rain lets up a bit, well dive again. ill take you on an underwater adventure! they planned to wait until the rain had lessened. but the heavy rain continued until evening before finally stopping. the sailfish that luo feng had caught was now in everyones stomachs. though each fish could sell for tens or even hundreds of thousands, luo feng didnt hesitate to share them. everyone appreciated luo fengs generosity, and the crew admired him greatly. the following morning was bright and sunny, the weather comfortable after the storm. around 11 0clock, luo feng headed toward the treasure marker area with experiment 1. to avoid suspicion, luo feng pretended to use sonar to probe the area. though he already knew about the treasure, such actions would make others less suspicious. on land, one could use fengshui as a cover, but at sea, such explanations wouldnt hold. ancient people didnt have the habit of burying their coffins at sea, after all. around 10:30, the sonar scan was complete, and a crew member exclaimed, boss, it seems like theres something at the bottom of the sea! luo feng looked at the shape on the screen, feigning expertise, what is that? its so big! i dont know! the crew member shook his head. as for sailing and navigating, that was his expertise, not guessing what objects might be. at least he could tell that the shapes detected by the sonar were not fish but some objects. but they didnt look like a sunken ship either. drop anchor; i plan to go down and take a look! alright! the crew member nodded and began the operations. luo feng headed for the deck. approaching lin yuetings room, he knocked, hey, lin, the stunning beauty, are you napping? not yet, i just ate and need to digest! lin yueting replied. whats up, luo feng? dont you want to dive? come with me now! dive? explore? yes, the sonar has detected something. we can go down and take a look! great, wait for me. ill get my equipment and clothes! naturally, lin yueting was interested, being a researcher, so she was quite excited. within a few minutes, she had changed into professional diving gear. her figure looked perfect in the tight diving suit, without an ounce of excess fat. do i look good? as luo feng was intently gazing at her figure, she suddenly spoke. hehe, lin, the stunning beauty, your figure is amazing! my little girlfriend, li shishi, is definitely outmatched by you! luo fengs face flushed red as he spoke those words. dont say that; i think li shishis figure is better than mine! lin yueting wouldnt get angry, not just because she had some fondness for luo feng, but also because women generally wouldnt get upset about someone admiring their figure. such a reaction would only happen in novels. after all, both men and women would not truly be angered if someone admired their good looks; if they acted angry, it was usually just a pretense. if it were a stranger, that might be different, but with someone familiar, the most she might say was, have you seen enough? enough chit-chat, lets go! luo feng led the way to the deck, quickly donning a similarly snug-fitting diving suit.. Chapter 589 - Chapter 589: The Sunken Ship, Discovered At Long Last! chapter 589: the sunken ship, discovered at long last! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation that man really has an impressive physique! gazing at luo feng in his diving suit, the great beauty lin had a gleam in her eyes. after all, luo fengs figure was considered top-notch in the eyes of many women. he possessed defined pectoral muscles, but without the bulkiness that some might associate with a bodybuilder. instead, his physique was more refined, akin to that of a male model, and not like what one would see in a gym. in fact, a male models body was considered the ideal. the bulkier figures found in gyms seemed too large and uncoordinated. of course, preferences varied, and one could not generalize. however, most women preferred the body of a male model. do you like what you see? luo feng noticed her staring and even focusing on certain areas, so he naturally responded in kind. as a woman, faced with such a question, the best response was either to roll her eyes, remain silent, or deny it. she chose to remain silent. hahaha, lets talk business. the depth of this area of the sea is around fifty to sixty meters. if you cant handle it, just come up on your own. dont overdo it. the sea is not forgiving, and its not like being on land! dont worry, i know the conditions of the sea well! lin yueting was no novice; she had a diving certificate. sixty meters was deep, but she was not particularly daunted. alright then! luo feng said, glancing at the wealthy youths. any of you with good diving skills can come with us. but think it through properly; this is not a game! luo feng knew that several of the wealthy youths were passionate about diving since they could afford to venture out to sea. they were all adults, responsible for their own actions. if something were to happen, luo feng would not be to blame. im going down! me too! only two seemed confident. the other dozens of people dared not descend. some even complained that they would have gone down if it were only ten meters deep. this device fits into the helmet; its a communication device! luo feng picked up something that looked like an earpiece and handed it to everyone. soon, luo feng looked at the drone in the sky and spoke to the camera: brothers, were about to dive for treasure. this time, beneath my ship, theres either a sunken ship or some other treasure! is that for real? what if they find some marine trash? i want to see if old luos face will hurt! exactly, this isnt land. on land, id believe you if you said there was treasure, but the sea isnt your expertise, is it? who uses fengshui at sea? so im not as confident in the hosts guess this time! yeah, although i trust the host, i dont believe him as much as when hes on land! luo feng smiled slightly, thinking to himself: starting today, ill show you that the god of the land is still a god in the sea! in other words, your master remains your master, whether on land or at sea! do you know how to use a fishing net and spear? these are unbeatable tools for exploring the seabed! luo feng handed them to great beauty lin. of course, i do. then take these. the spear is for protection against large fish! luo feng explained. there arent sharks around here, are there? i dont know. its for self-defense anyway. it can also be used as a stick for examining artifacts! luo feng replied. why dont you use it? lin yueting was somewhat speechless, seeing luo feng holding a hoe. my hoe never leaves my side, and neither does my machete. theyre both invaluable to me. theyve proven unbeatable on land, and i believe the same will be true underwater. with everything ready, luo feng plunged into the water with a splash. the live broadcasts social feed switched from the third-person perspective to luo fengs first-person view. the seawater was crystal clear, with high visibility, allowing them to see quite deep. four people, all well-equipped, dove down. luo feng did not descend too quickly, as he was observing the wealthy youths and lin yueting, worrying that they might have overestimated their abilities. but it seemed that lin yuetings diving skills were excellent, and the two wealthy youths were also experts. they had not lied. luo feng was no longer worried. it seemed that no one would joke about something as serious as their own lives. my goodness, lins figure in that tight diving suit! im in love! im going to buy one for my wife to wear. its making me way too excited! hahaha, dont bother. itll probably look different on her! the key is that youre excited because of lins great figure. if its your wife, it definitely wont work! besides, guys, do you know how much this equipment costs? who knows? tens of thousands of dollars, maybe? this is a german brand, it costs thirteen thousand us dollars! huh, nearly a million yuan? indeed, its not cheap. the sets that lin yueting and old luo are wearing are the most expensive. the sets that the wealthy youths are using are even pricier. the technology in diving suits varies, and the ones with higher tech content are outrageously expensive, while the ones with less tech cost only a few thousand. luo feng asked through the earpiece: great beauty lin, little long, little wu, how are you feeling? dont worry, big brother luo, were fine! im fine too! great beauty lin gave an ok hand gesture without speaking. alright, lets continue down! if you cant keep up, head back up! luo feng said and looked toward the deep sea, diving downward. this time, they picked up the pace considerably. minutes later, they finally saw glimmers of gold. it really is a sunken ship! luo feng was overjoyed! Chapter 590 - Chapter 590: he Bizarre Sunken Ships! Could They Have Been Sunk Deliberately? chapter 590: he bizarre sunken ships! could they have been sunk deliberately? translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation at first glance, the sunken ships were enveloped by various marine creatures, and obscured by layers of mud and silt. yet the close proximity allowed a general glimpse of their forms. the sonar, contrary to expectations, was not as useful. it only provided an approximate picture, still quite vague, working solely on sound feedback. modern technology had not yet reached the required precision. holy smokes, actual sunken ships! what luck does our streamer have? who would have thought hed stumble upon something so incredible at sea? one viewer exclaimed. there are really sunken ships! good thing i didnt give up; ive finally seen this day! yeah, all these days, weve been watching the streamer flirt with girls or catch fish. today, at last, the main event has arrived! lin yueting, sharing the viewers excitement, swam over and spoke through her earpiece, are these sunken ships? thats what i believe! luo feng gestured, and soon several people continued to approach. quickly, they were just a few meters away. luo feng could now clearly see a ship roughly seven or eight meters long, lying askew in the seabeds mud. he frowned slightly, recognizing it as a fishing boat. somewhat disappointed, he had hoped for an ancient merchant ship. what kind of ship is it? it doesnt look very big? lin yueting asked. its probably a fishing boat! from which dynasty? im not a god; i cant tell right now! luo feng responded, somewhat exasperated. if its a fishing boat, there probably isnt anything valuable, right? the young and wealthy little long asked. yes, if its a fishing boat, there wont be much left other than fishing gear, but we cant be certain. maybe the fishermen had something valuable with them? luo feng consoled. shortly after, luo fengs eyes were drawn to a golden gleam spanning about four meters in the middle of the fishing boat. the numerous treasure markers that appeared in his sight caused luo feng to doubt that this was an ordinary fishing boat. though curious, he began to survey the surroundings instead, why is there another one here? he wondered. this fishing boat was about ten meters away from the previous one, neither too close nor too far, but it seemed to belong to the same group. big brother luo, theres another one here! little wu, another wealthy youth, discovered one too. then the third. the fourth. more were found one after the other. luo feng was taken aback. how could there be so many fishing boats in this area? and looking closer, he realized that these boats must have belonged to the same time period. so many fishing boats, and there are more over there. it never ends! lin yueting exclaimed, delighted and surprised. i suspect that a huge wave swallowed all the fishing boats here! im not sure now; but perhaps you are right, luo feng replied, avoiding judgment for the time being. soon, luo feng observed, did you notice that these fishing boats are lined up neatly, one after the other? if they were overturned by waves, they wouldnt be so orderly! indeed, a wave aligning them so neatly would be too unbelievable. lin yueting considered the arrangement of the boats and agreed. normally, if waves had overturned them, they would be in a more chaotic pattern. not like this, lined up as if they had agreed to sink together. wow, there are so many sunken ships! host, hurry up and see if theres any treasure on these fishing boats? what treasure can be found on fishing boats? maybe just some fishing spears and nets! dont even think about it; a wave must have knocked them down! luo feng stopped and didnt continue to explore further. although he couldnt see what lay ahead with his naked eye, he was certain they were all just fishing boats. can any big shot count how many fishing boats there are? i looked, and there are already 12 discovered! wow, so many, will there be more ahead? who knows, old luo hasnt gone further! luo feng announced, ill go inside one of the sunken ships and take a look! okay, ill go too! lin yueting volunteered. quickly, the two swam to a sunken ships side, being very cautious. even though they were not facing any ancient tombs traps, being caught in a fishing net would be problematic. soon, luo feng cleared the way with his jungle blade and gently touched the ships cabin. standing on top of it, he used his swallowtail hoe to pry open a wooden board and tossed it to the side. [ ding! youve discovered a treasure worth 80 million yuan! ] what? whats going on? 80 million yuan? how could such a small fishing boat be worth this much? this revelation left luo feng completely dumbfounded.. Chapter 591 - Chapter 591: A Hundred Sunken Ships! An Astounding Number! chapter 591: a hundred sunken ships! an astounding number! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation 80 million? what could possibly be inside this fishing vessel? luo fengs voice was tinged with disbelief as he peered into the ships cabin, utterly astounded. the poor lighting hindered his examination, leaving the cabins contents a mystery. however, luo feng did not dwell on it; he swam to the next sunken vessel, prying open the wooden planks of the cabins one by one. [ ding! you have found treasure, worth 90 million yuan! ] the next one. [ ding! you have found treasure, worth 100 million yuan! ] [ ding! you have found treasure, worth 90 million yuan! ] luo fengs face paled with shock as he encountered twelve sunken ships, each harboring vast riches. what did this signify? treasure on every ship? and each of them valued so exorbitantly? he had explored many ancient tombs on land, but this was his first encounter with such an anomaly at sea. his experience was limited, but luo feng knew that these were not ordinary fishing vessels. what was the logic here? were these fishermen so wealthy they didnt even need to fish? now, the twelve fishing vessels together were worth approximately one billion yuan. luo feng was uncertain of what to do next. raising these fishing vessels was a problem that needed solving. glancing at his oxygen tank and suspecting that everyone elses levels were low, he declared, theres not much oxygen left. we should ascend! yes! lin yueting agreed, and they swam upward. once they began to ascend, she asked, did you find anything? i found something extraordinary! what exactly? she queried. surely there cant be valuable treasures in mere fishing boats? youre mistaken; there are indeed treasures! what are they? lin yueting sounded exasperated. they are treasures, naturally! what kind of treasures? some of them! noticing her frustration, luo feng ceased his teasing and laughed, from what i could see, they appear to be worth more than a billion yuan! youre joking, right? lin yuetings face showed disbelief. damn, the host is spouting nonsense again! exactly, if they were an ancient merchant ships filled with porcelain, id believe his words, but mere fishing boats? thats absurd! perhaps some precious dried fish? hahaha, dried and soaked? it would have decayed long ago! what could possibly be in those fishing vessels to be worth so much? could it be pearls? damn, thats possible! maybe these boats were used for pearl hunting, not fishing? youre all guessing the same thing; it cant be that! upon reaching the surface, luo feng and the others disembarked, shedding their equipment, and gasping for fresh air. though they had oxygen tanks, the underwater pressure was no trivial matter. luo fengs eyes also caught lin yuetings heaving chest, and he chuckled to himself. the great beauty lin, glanced at him but said nothing. let him look if he wants; nothing was exposed, after all. stop staring. wait for tonight, and ill show you mine! li shishi approached luo feng, handing him a bottle of water, and asked, whats down there? its treasure; luo feng claims its treasure! lin yueting chimed in. real treasure? are you joking? li shishi asked incredulously. i watched the live broadcast; its some sunken ships! yes, shishi, you were preparing food and missed the broadcast, right? its indeed sunken ships, but we dont know whats inside them. old luo claimed on the live feed that its treasure, worth over a billion yuan! li shishi was puzzled, a billion? from sunken fishing boats? honey, are you sure youre not joking? do i look like that kind of person? luo feng rolled his eyes. hearing this, many crew members perked up, intrigued. they hadnt been able to watch the live broadcast while working. though experiment 1 was equipped for salvage, retrieving so many seven- or eight-meter-long sunken ships presented a formidable challenge. and salvaging them with just one ship would be a slow process. what luo feng had not mentioned was that there werent just twelve ships but hundreds. they had only discovered twelve due to limited visibility, while treasure markers revealed many more. first, contact southeast asia and hire some salvaging companies. meanwhile, we shouldnt be idle; lets try to salvage one ourselves! luo feng immediately instructed, directing everyone to prepare ropes and salvage nets. are you going back down? lin yueting asked curiously, watching luo feng prepare another oxygen tank. of course! are you coming? he inquired. i certainly want to go! haha, fine, but i wont pay you. youll be volunteering! luo feng chuckled. i dont want a salary. i just want to see what kind of treasure it is. that will satisfy me! lin yueting replied, somewhat annoyed. alright then, lets dive once more! with a splash, luo feng dove back into the sea, a mystery lying beneath the waves, waiting to be unearthed.. Chapter 592 - Chapter 592: Great Wooden Chests! Treasure Chests! 240 of Them! chapter 592: great wooden chests! treasure chests! 240 of them! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation at the same time, in the office of the odyssey company in america, several executives were engaged in conversation, enjoying cigars. has luo feng set sail yet? one inquired. hes been out for several days now! the latest information reveals that luo feng has discovered more than a dozen sunken ships on the ocean floor, and hes currently in the process of salvaging them! ive seen it. those sunken ships are mere fishing vessels. there shouldnt be any treasure there. upon learning that the sunken ships were only fishing vessels, the executives interest waned. as seasoned professionals, they understood that such vessels, whether ancient or modern, would not carry much value. the ancient ones might hold some worth, particularly with the inclusion of fishermens tools, but modern ones would barely offset the cost of recovery. small fishing vessels were something the odyssey company would scarcely consider salvaging. this luo feng, he used to hunt for treasures on land. now that hes taken to the sea, its natural for him to be thrilled by finding a sunken ship, one executive commented. yeah, i remember when i switched from land to sea treasure-hunting. the first time i found a sunken ship, regardless of its type, it filled me with excitement as well! just then, one of the executives received a phone call. hello? you say theres something inside those fishing vessels? after hanging up, his expression morphed into one of confusion, and he hastily tuned into luo fengs live broadcast. the others immediately pressed, something inside the fishing vessels? what could it be? im not entirely certain. it seems theyve salvaged some chests from the vessels! the executive replied, continuing, lets watch the live broadcast. then well know everything. the executives swiftly turned solemn, setting up a projector and casting luo fengs livestream onto a large screen in front of them. meanwhile, luo feng had once again dived under the sea. pointing at the pried-open wooden planks below, he commanded, head to the seabed and keep bringing those objects up to me! no problem! luo feng, after shifting several chests and feeling the fatigue, permitted the affluent second -generation divers who had previously dived to assist with the lifting. the ships cargo area could only accommodate one person at a time. one of the divers descended with a headlamp, his initial hesitance giving way to confidence as he entered the dark space, knowing luo feng had already been inside. before long, a one-meter-square wooden chest, tightly sealed and ringed with iron nails, was brought to the surface. amazing, brother luo! there are many more chests inside! after quickly retrieving the chest, luo feng asked, are there no other divers among you, the crew? ill give $1000 for each chest you bring up! i have diving suits. if anyones willing, go try them on! luo feng suspected that some of the crew members might be divers but would be reluctant to undertake any tasks beyond their standard responsibilities, especially something as perilous as diving, without additional incentives. boss luo, sir, i can dive! me too! the promise of money was persuasive, and several crew members promptly revealed their diving skills. really, you guys are so motivated by money! lin yueting remarked, rolling her eyes. she would have dived purely out of curiosity, without any reward. these men seemed devoid of curiosity. what lin failed to comprehend was that these men had families to support. they didnt want to risk their lives out of simple curiosity. but with money on the line, their interest was piqued. with fresh recruits, chests were rapidly extracted from the sunken ships. everyones curiosity was piqued as to what these sealed wooden chests might contain. could they hold real treasure? in roughly two hours, the last of the wooden chests was retrieveda total of 230. seven or eight people were visibly fatigued, including the crew members responsible for pulling the ropes. lets all head up! luo feng announced, feeling that they were still short-handed. even with seven or eight people working diligently, progress was slow. time, however, was not a concern. they were confident that only twelve sunken ships lay in the area, and they could continue working until the salvage team arrived. lets rest for a while and eat something. well resume in an hour! luo feng directed, and then ordered the chefs to prepare a meal focusing on nutrition rather than flavor. he requested hearty, meaty dishes that would replenish everyones energy. the chefs acted promptly, and within twenty minutes, an array of robust meat dishes was ready. everyone gathered on the deck, devouring the food ravenously. the exhilaration of the days discoveries mingled with the enticing aroma of the meal, filling the air with an electric sense of anticipation.. Chapter 593 - Chapter 593: Open the Boxes! Open the Boxes, Luo Feng! chapter 593: open the boxes! open the boxes, luo feng! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation according to our current pace! by five in the afternoon, we should be able to bring up all the boxes from these twelve ships! the salvage team will come next, and then all that will remain is to salvage the ships body! luo feng, while nibbling on a braised pigs trotter, spoke to everyone. just for salvaging the ships body, you seem to have called quite a lot of people! li shishi said, not understanding entirely. theres no choice, we called so many salvage teams at the beginning, we cant send them back now. besides, since theyve arrived, everyone working together will speed things up. money, my wife, as you know, is not something i lack! luo feng chuckled. of course, he wouldnt mention that there were still hundreds of fishing boats beneath. of course, in private, he could share this information with his lover li shishi, but in front of so many people, he wouldnt speak of it. where are you now? yes, should be soon! alright, hurry up, i need you here! luo feng pulled out his phone, urged the salvage team to come quickly, before resuming his meal. seeing lin yuetin gazing at the treasure chests while eating, he remarked, miss lin, you seem quite curious about those treasure chests, dont you? yes, can we open them now? luo feng shook his head. no need to rush, we will speak of it once we have brought them all up! however, seeing lin yueting glance curiously at the chests on the deck, luo feng smiled and said, want to know whats inside? of course, i want to know; why else would i ask you? lin yueting responded with some annoyance. alright then, carry one of the boxes into the cabin and take a look for yourself! lin yueting didnt quite understand, but noticing luo fengs glance at the drone in the sky, she comprehended his meaning. luo feng wanted to open them all at once, probably to keep others from coveting them. after all, if they were to unveil some treasure, it would surely draw a pack of wolves, salivating at the scent of meat. plus, since these chests were from fishing boats, most would doubt that there was anything valuable in them. however, once it was revealed that these chests housed treasures, many people would undoubtedly enter a frenzy to get these chests. for safetys sake, it would be best to salvage all these treasure chests first, and then open them at a later time. by then, luo feng would have already brought everything up, and if anyone were to arrive, it would already be too late. i wont sneak a look then; ill wait for us to open them together! seeing luo fengs dilemma, lin yueting gratefully met his eyes but still decided not to start this precedent. there would be no mystery left if she looked now. damn, old luo, what drugs are you on? yeah, after bringing up so many boxes, arent you going to take a look? i think they must all be filled with gold and silver treasures? heh, from a mere fishing boat? gold and silver treasures? youre thinking too much! thats right, the old saying goes, if they were so rich, they wouldnt be fishing! but i still want to know whats inside; im full of curiosity! what if we open them, and theyre all full of rotten, mushy fish? that would be embarrassing! what fish-box would be sealed? youre overthinking it! of course, luo feng simply smiled, knowing there could be no fish inside, considering the chests weight when they were salvaging them. and as the viewers noted, fish boxes wouldnt be sealed to begin with. even though everyone was quite curious about the contents of the chests, luo feng remained unmoved and resumed his meal unperturbed. alright, everyone, finish your meals and rest for half an hour, then well continue working! by five, lets get all the boxes from these twelve fishing boats up! luo feng chuckled, starting to urge the crew members. they were taking quite a long time to eat. there wouldnt be much rest time later. seeing luo fengs insistence, the crew began to eat faster. it wasnt really that they were eating slowly, but rather they were hoping to rest a bit longer. to these crew members, killing time equaled making money. without exerting much effort, they could earn their wages. so its not that the employer was being too demanding; but rather, it was the employees who lack initiative. of course, in many parts of the world, employers were a ruthless bunch. todays live stream ends here; the rest is just some salvaging. ill restart the stream tomorrow when we open the treasure chests! luo feng thought for a moment and decided to end the broadcast. what the hell, ending the broadcast this soon? dang it, why go offline all of a sudden? host, what are you up to? damn it, its just some broken boxes, why is he being so cautious? im not watching, okay? didnt vou alreadv salvage dlentv of them? what harm could there be if vou open a few of them! the viewers were completely baffled. time passed quickly, and by five in the afternoon, the wooden boxes from the twelve ships were essentially all salvaged. watch them closely; dont let anyone open the boxes! wait to open them together during tomorrows live broadcast! looking at the sky, luo feng, noticing it was not yet evening, said, ill go down and take another look; you all rest! with those words, he grabbed an oxygen tank, geared up, and once again plunged into the sea.. Chapter 594 - Chapter 594: Your Technique Is Truly Impressive! We Must Do This More Often! chapter 594: your technique is truly impressive! we must do this more often! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation hey, i want to go down too! seeing luo feng leap into the sea, lin yueting immediately called out. are you sure you want to go down? have you rested enough? luo feng inquired at once. ive rested enough! why wouldnt lin yueting go down? she was curious indeed, and more importantly, she was curious about what was in those wooden boxes. but since luo feng wouldnt open them, staying on the ship was uninteresting. she would rather join luo feng in the sea. alright then, quickly prepare the oxygen tank, ill wait for you! luo feng nodded, speaking as he began to swim on the surface of the sea. he did not dive down, instead waiting for lin yueting. come, lets go to that area of the sea. there should be more sunken ships! luo feng spoke softly. but the great beauty lin was somewhat surprised, more sunken ships, is that really true? of course its true! just because i didnt continue exploring earlier doesnt mean theyre not there, right? we only operated in the area with twelve ships at the beginning! upon hearing those words, lin yuetings memories were instantly jogged. indeed, they had not fully explored the surroundings, and it was highly possible that there were more sunken ships. the two of them quickly dived towards that area. before long, they indeed spotted a sunken ship. this made it their thirteenth sunken ship soon after, they discovered a fourteenth why are there so many sunken ships? lin yueting began to feel baffled at this moment. hahaha, im not sure, but if you want to know, you can look up what happened here during the ming and qing dynasties when we return! luo feng, seeing lin yuetings frustrated expression, spoke rather gleefully into the earpiece. the ming and qing dynasties? are you suggesting that these sunken ships are from that period? luo feng nodded at this and spoke, yes, these ships are more likely from the ming and oing dynasties! although the treasures did not specify any particular dynasty, one could tell from the quality of these sunken ships. shipbuilding had reached its peak during the ming and qing eras. fishing boats over seven meters in length, even by modern standards, were far from small. they explored the area for over an hour, changing oxygen tanks three times, and two hours had passed in total. after all, exploration took over an hour, and rest was certainly needed. having fully explored the area, they found a total of 112 fishing boats. not only lin yueting but even luo feng, who was somewhat prepared, was somewhat taken aback by this number. the quantity of fishing boats was indeed somewhat shocking. that should be all, lets go back! luo feng spoke into the earpiece. the other party also nodded. the two slowly ascended, lin yuetings heart at this moment filled with immense shock. if 12 ships had already astonished her whole family, the current situation almost drove her insane. why had she never discovered anything like this before when she had dived? following luo feng, the expert, she could find novel and shocking things, both on land and under the sea. after the two returned to the ship, they each took a shower and changed their clothes. luo feng certainly wished that he could take a bath together, and enjoy a paired bath or something. that would be wonderful. however, luo feng knew that he had been diving for so long, and maybe still had the energy, but the other party, after going down three times and exploring for over an hour, must have been somewhat physically drained, right? otherwise, luo feng would have wanted to observe more and wouldnt have come up so soon after the third dive. luo feng came to lin yuetings room, and she should have finished showering as well. knock, knock, knock, he rapped on the door. lin yueting, having just finished her shower, still smelled fragrant, her hair damp, her figure superb, and incredibly enticing. do you want to come with me to see the treasure? my legs are weak! ah? luo fengs heart warmed at these words, but he also knew that she seemed genuinely tired. do you want me to carry you, great beauty? dont you have any curiosity? luo feng paused and then spoke two sentences in quick succession. but he was quickly met with lin yuetings rolling eyes. how about i give you a massage? i know some techniques, just relax, come. luo feng had no hidden intentions; he planned to use a special method to help her regain strength. stop kidding, you can massage and help me recover my strength? lin yueting responded skeptically. however, seeing his earnestness, she didnt resist too much. this luo feng might have roguish eyes, but she knew he wouldnt take advantage of her. he was a gentleman who loved wealth but acquired it justly. to put it another way, its normal for a man to appreciate beautiful women, but if pursued through legitimate means, all is well. come, drink some cola while i massage you. i guarantee that youll feel your energv returning soon. its mv fault. too. i have good stamina but didnt consider you. three times changing oxygen tanks, three dives, without enough rest time, luo feng chided himself. he began by kneading her long legs, then moved on to her shoulders and lower legs, all the while marveling at the softness of her skin.. Chapter 595 - Chapter 595: The Treasure Chests Opened, Lin Yueting was Thrilled! chapter 595: the treasure chests opened, lin yueting was thrilled! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation emmm ! though she felt no immediate sign of physical recovery, lin yueting had to admit that the massage was quite delightful. contentedly, she opened the cola that was handed to her and began to drink. both men and women appreciate a good massage, after all. the relaxed expression on lin yuetings face at that moment suggested she must frequent massage parlors. indeed, she did, but she always had women perform the massages. feeling better? luo feng inquired with a smile, watching as she consumed a third of the cola. it wasnt an energy drink in its pure form but a cola-based beverage with an additive. the effect had been diluted. if she were given the whole bottle, drinking it would have almost entirely replenished her energya result that would have seemed too magical. you know, the fatigue in my limbs has gradually eased. i dont feel as sore anymore! lin yueting spoke with astonishment, sipping the cola. could it really be the massage technique? going home to a massage would indeed relieve fatigue, but this seemed almost too miraculous. still, while miraculous, it wasnt incomprehensible, given that it was a diluted energy drink. hahaha, if its working, then its good. i didnt deceive you, did i? earlier, someone thought i was just trying to take advantage of the situation! luo feng teased. but i must admit, such good skin does indeed feel very nice. hearing this, lin yueting rolled her eyes slightly but did not get angry. after all, he truly had restored her energy, and she wasnt one to get upset over a joke. moreover, it was luo feng speaking, and even if someone else had said it, she wouldnt have been angry. of course, she wouldnt have let anyone else touch her long legs either. i feel better and better! she exclaimed. i feel like ive recovered so much energy. its as if i were starving, and then i ate a huge meal! by now, lin yueting had finished the entire cola, feeling indescribably comfortable. it wasnt exactly a feeling of being full of energy but rather like waking up well-rested after a deep sleepan indescribable feeling of well-being. thats great; come, lets go check the wooden chests! luo feng urged. yes, thank you, luo feng! lin yueting blushed slightly and asked, luo feng, would you give me massages more often in the future? ah? isnt that inappropriate? it was my fault today that you ended up like this! if it were to become a habit, our relationship luo feng trailed off, hinting at the implications. oh, i mean as a favor. you see how im often busy and get tired! your massage technique is so good! lin yueting clarified, only seeking someone who could help her recover when tired. alright, call me if you need me! luo feng laughed, pleasantly surprised. a beautiful woman with long legs asking for a massage? of course, he was delighted. especially since she was not only fair and smooth-skinned but also slightly firm, setting her apart from other girls. soon, they arrived at the ships deck storage, where many surveillance devices were monitoring to prevent theft by the crew. here, this is a crowbar. try opening the chest yourself and experience the thrill! luo feng offered. excited, lin yueting was all too eager to try. this treasure chest, salvaged from the sea, was her first opportunity to open one. although luo feng had said there might be gold and silver inside, she found it hard to imagine until the chest was opened. right, wedge it in, then lift, and the nails will come out! luo feng guided her. next one! theres one on the side of the box; otherwise, you cant open it! youre so slow; its on the side of the box! luo fengs anxiety led him to grab her hand, helping her pull the nails out himself. the embrace from behind made lin yueting slightly shy, but remembering that luo feng wanted her to open it herself, she continued to work. after three long minutes, the box was finally ready to be opened. taking a deep breath, lin yueting put down the crowbar and looked seriously at the chest. it was time to unveil what lay inside, to reveal what was in this pile of chests since they might all contain the same items. with a click, lin yueting opened the first chest. the lid came off easily since there was no latch. upon opening the chest, they found a lot of mud seeping inside, obscuring the contents. wearing gloves, lin yueting reached in and found metal. after quickly cleaning it, she saw what it was: silver ingots! its silver ingots! luo feng pretended to be surprised: my goodness, it looks like genuine silver ingots! Chapter 596 - Chapter 596: Opening the Chest! Silver Ingots! chapter 596: opening the chest! silver ingots! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation is it could it truly be silver ingots? lin yueting stammered in disbelief, her voice trembling with awe. this was her first time laying eyes on real treasure. the experience was nothing like watching documentaries at home or the historical dramas on television. in her understanding, such treasures could only be found in large ancient merchant ships, several meters long at the very least. how could they be in a small fishing boat like this one? the discovery completely upended her perception of treasure. quickly, she placed the silver ingot aside, eagerly reaching into the chest to pick up more. could this be from an official ship of the ming or qing dynasties? she asked, curiosity lacing her voice. lin yueting was no professional historian, but she knew enough to understand that official ingots from ancient times would have been carried by either an official ship or a very prominent merchant. its not clear yet, luo feng shook his head, his eyes reflecting the mystery of the sunken ships. everything needs to be further observed. he swiftly picked up the bottom of the silver ingot and began to inspect it, searching for clues to its origin. wan zai county? jiaqing era? he read aloud. luo feng chuckled, confidently declaring, this is official silver from the qing dynasty! the qing dynasty? from the jiaqing era? lin yueting echoed, excitement in her voice. even though the characters were written in traditional script, she recognized many of them. the silver is indeed from the jiaqing era, but the exact time period is still undetermined, luo feng explained. though every emperor would mint official silver, the previous dynastys ingots werent all melted and recast. it would be a waste of resources and unnecessary. could it have been used for trade with foreign countries at that time? lin yueting ventured. its possible, but many details dont add up, luo feng replied, his brow furrowed. upon hearing this, lin yueting quickly asked, what doesnt add up? these ships are too small, luo feng explained. qing dynasty trade ships were generally massive. small boats like these are not suitable for trade. moreover, this is wan island. during the qing dynasty, trade ports were inland. they wouldnt appear here. the location of the discovery presented a puzzle. lets not dwell on it. tomorrow well continue the salvage, first bringing up all kinds of items from the ships! luo feng declared, unconcerned about the silvers origin or era. it was his now. after packing the silver, he smiled and said, lets go eat! okay! lin yueting nodded, and the two left the storage area. elsewhere, in the offices of odyssey company, several executives watched the live broadcast, their frustration growing. why hadnt they opened the chests after hauling them up? their anxiety was palpable. they, too, wanted to know what was inside. keeping people in suspense was just too much! it probably isnt treasure! otherwise, they would have opened it by now! no, it must be treasure! i think little luo himself might not know if theres treasure inside. otherwise, he would have opened it by now! the men analyzed and chatted, all feeling that such small fishing boats couldnt possibly contain treasure. at luo fengs location, two large cruise ships arrived that night. the people onboard, summoned by old luo to assist with the salvage, had vessels filled with salvage tools and many workers. with their help, old luo knew the progress would be much faster. move two hundred meters in that direction! yes, right there! luo feng didnt have everyone start work that night; it was more convenient during the day, not only for safety but also to expedite the process. so, the next morning, he instructed the salvage team to begin their work. warm up, and in ten minutes, well dive again! luo feng commanded from the deck. why do we have to dive again? didnt we dive several times yesterday? i bet old luo opened the chest secretly yesterday, and there was nothing inside. hes just keeping us in suspense! thats very likely. if theres nothing, well continue salvaging. haha! luo feng said nothing until the divers had finished warming up. come on, lets go. dive! minutes later, they were underwater, joined by several wealthy second-generation heirs and lin yueting. the salvage team, a separate group, focused on their work, while luo feng and the others continued to explore. wow, there are so many sunken ships! unbelievable! yeah, incredible! arent there only twelve? there are so many here. all of them are sunken ships? this is terrifying! when luo feng led the salvage team over and discovered more sunken ships, many were utterly astonished, their voices echoing with wonder and disbelief.. Chapter 597 - Chapter 597: Don’t Panic, It’s Just a Chest of Gold Ingots, Isn’t It? chapter 597: dont panic, its just a chest of gold ingots, isnt it? translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation the wooden chests, one by one, were dredged up by the salvage team, casting a spell on the netizens watching the livestream. luo feng seemed poised for yet another windfall, but the mystery of what lay within these chests remained hidden. certainly, even if the contents were ordinary, they would hold value as relics, given their age. in the presence of such a vast array of wooden chests, they must be worth something. but as more chests were discovered, the situation caught the attention of the executives at odyssey. a group of them, gathered in the office, tuned into luo fengs live broadcast once more. this time, their faces were etched with gloom, their mood no longer one of excitement. they had to watch, though the situation made them grimace in apprehension. with the vast number of sunken ships and chests, the contents couldnt possibly be mundane. after all, why use so many wooden chests for ordinary items? were they originally part of a transported cargo? the executives hoped it wasnt porcelain; such a discovery would fill them with envy. has there been any record of sunken ships in that sea area before? one asked. ive checked, it seems there hasnt! another replied. the locations of these sunken ships are quite orderly; they dont look like they were sunk in battle! a third observed. many questions puzzled odysseys top management, leaving them utterly confounded and unable to find any clear answers. meanwhile, around noon, the last chest was finally dredged up by luo fengs team. the number of fishing boats was 11 in total, and the number of chests even greater, a sum impossible to tally fully. even if the fishing boats contained nothing of interest, the sheer scale of this find was already astonishing. the increasing number of chests made luo fengs experiment 1 incapable of holding them all, necessitating storage on the salvage teams larger ship. there are so many chests! lin yueting mused, her curiosity piqued about what lay inside. since there were over a hundred ships, there should perhaps be a thousand chests? and if they were all filled with official silver ingots, their value would be unfathomable. shall we open them? if we keep them closed, everyone will be restless! li shishi suggested, concerned. alright, ill listen to my little girlfriend! luo feng replied, chuckling, playfully scratching her nose. but luo fengs decision to open the chests wasnt driven by li shishis suggestion. now that all the chests were recovered, the secrecy was no longer needed. concealing them in previous days had merely been to prevent netizens from sailing over to intercept or steal them. comments flooded the chat: whoa, youre finally opening them? i waited for days, its finally here! hey, host, sell a few wooden chests as blind boxes online. how about 100,000 for one chest? ehh, 100 thousand is pretty steep for a blind box, what if theyre duds? wouldnt that be a huge loss for us? yeah, 100 thousand yuan is too much, he should price them at 500 instead! luo feng, hearing these price offers, touched his head in disbelief. you want me to sell these chests at 500 yuan? at that price, even the value of the chest itself might not be covered. these were wooden chests from the ming and qing dynasties, valuable as relics in themselves, after all. everyone, listen to me. these fishing boats, filled with wooden chests, couldnt have been used to store fish. fish wouldnt be nailed shut. i think the items inside should be quite valuable! luo feng declared, though skepticism lingered among the netizens. choosing not to engage further, he began his work, prying off the nails with a rhythmic crack, crack, crack. clang, clang, clang went the nails as they fell onto the deck. he preserved even those, knowing that as relics, they held value, though not as much as the chests themselves. whoa, damn, its gold bars! someone exclaimed. gold bars! yes, gold bars! another echoed. what the hell is going on? came the bewildered cries. if its all gold, wouldnt it compare to the tsars gold from last time? the crew, salvage team, and wealthy onlookers all stood aghast as luo feng opened a chest, cleaned an iron lump, and revealed a gleaming golden hue. though gold can oxidize, these objects, buried in mud, had been naturally isolated from oxygen, preserving them well. not all were in perfect condition; some had oxidized to a blackish hue. luo feng had initially expected to find official silver ingots, but the appearance of gold bars stirred his curiosity further. the mystery of these thousand or so chests was now even more tantalizing. Chapter 598 - Chapter 598: Spanish Silver Dollars! chapter 598: spanish silver dollars! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation today is a joyful day. come, captain, heres your bonus! luo feng announced, picking up a gold bar and casually tossing it to the captain. the captain caught it, his face flushed with excitement. thank you, boss, for being so generous! he exclaimed, gratitude in his voice. luo feng, crouching down with contagious enthusiasm, tossed gold bars one by one to the other crew members. one for each person. this was their reward for the journey. damn, im envious! a viewer called out. old luo is generous, truly generous; this one alone is worth at least a hundred thousand, right? damn, working with old luo is really great; im considering joining too! forget it, another retorted, those who can go to sea are chosen with great care; its not just for anyone who wants to go! unless youre like those rich second generation heirs who can finance themselves and then go wherever they want. soon, everyone was handed a gold bar, clutching it tightly, afraid of losing it. such happiness had come so suddenly, and they were almost unable to react. it felt so unreal. at that moment, luo feng continued to unpack the boxes. gold bars, official silver ingots; there were so many that it was almost impossible to keep track. everyone was dazzled and overwhelmed. splash! knowing that it was metal, luo feng opened a box and directly poured its contents on the ground. upon hearing the splashing sound, those mud-covered objects made luo feng frown. by appearance, they didnt look like silver ingots or gold ingots. rather, they seemed like individual pieces. luo feng picked them up, cleaned them off, and realized they were copper coins. three centimeters in size with a square hole in the middle, the inscription indicated that they were from the jiaqing era. tong bao was written on the sides, with manchu script on the back. damn, its copper coins! a viewer exclaimed. these are from the jiaqing period? another inquired. its confirmed; this must be a qing dynasty ship! someone concluded. why cant we see fine porcelain like blue and white? just gold, silver, and copper coins? how vulgar! why not something more sophisticated? what do you want with blue and white porcelain? isnt this gold and silver good enough? a crew member retorted. good enough? wheres the magnificence compared to blue and white porcelain? if all were replaced with porcelain, the value would be ten times more! brother, be honest; the point is, since its old luos, its better for them to be gold and silver rather better than all porcelain! hahaha, such people just cant stand others doing well! someone else chuckled. i have to admit, im quite envious another added, reflecting the general sentiment. soon, luo feng continued to pry open the boxes. this time, it was neither gold bars, silver ingots, nor copper coins. luo feng took a look, and its shape seemed to be a silver coin. he found some water, cleaned it off, and announced somewhat surprised, look, everyone, this is a spanish silver dollar! damn! something from spain? someone exclaimed. confirmed, this must be a merchant ship! another voiced. did the qing dynasty have any trade records with spain? a curious crew member asked. luo feng answered, certainly. during the qing dynastys isolationist policy, there was a trade surplus, and a large amount of spanish silver flowed into our country. compared to qing dynasty currency, spanish silver dollars were of better quality and uniform weight. people liked them, and they circulated widely in the market. not just here, but other nations also used spanish silver dollars for settlements. hahaha, this one, the earths double pillar silver dollar, is in excellent condition and very valuable! luo feng laughed, picking up a silver dollar from the ground, this one has a human head; its price is somewhat lower than the double pillars. spanish silver dollars had several varieties; this box contained four different kinds, each a favorite in the collectors world. luo feng continued, we can basically confirm that this was a ship used for trade back then! but this is a twisted island; how could anyone trade here? a crew member questioned. not to mention the size of the ship; it doesnt match up! another added. luo feng explained, although the qing dynasty implemented strict maritime restrictions, they didnt completely shut the door. guangzhou was a trading port allowed for foreign trade, but ive never heard of this place. theres another possibility; some officials or merchants engaged in private trade might have specifically come here. based on the situation back then, domestic gooas were sell- luo feng thought this explanation was the most reasonable. the only thing unexplained was that with such a massive volume of goods, it was impossible for there to be no historical records. even word of mouth would leave some legends. otherwise, how would those treasure legends have been passed down? but apart from this, no better explanation could be found. soon, luo feng put down the silver dollars and continued to open the remaining boxes, each one promising more mysteries and treasures. . Chapter 600 - Chapter 600: Shocking! China’ s Most Formidable Female Pirate! chapter 600: shocking! china s most formidable female pirate! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation could this be a flag? luo feng asked, staring at the unfurled fabric, his voice tinged with surprise. after all, the intricate pattern had been hidden, wrapped inside. surrounded by various gold and silver jewels, luo feng had naturally assumed it to be some sort of valuable silk merchandise. but when he opened it, the fabric seemed to reveal a different story altogether. of course, it wasnt as though luo feng would have dismissed these objects as ordinary silk had lin yueting not been present. anyone opening them would have recognized what they were, and they would not have been overlooked. even after soaking in seawater for so many years, the color remained as vibrant as ever. this bright red flag bore no characters or symbols. could it be a flag from the qing dynasty? luo feng touched his chin, feeling something was amiss. the qing dynastys first national flag was known as the yellow dragon flag, not something like this. before the yellow dragon flag, the qing dynasty had used the eight banners. however, the symbols of the eight banners, apart from being used to lead troops during the early conquest of the central plains, would not have been used on merchant ships later on. the concept of a flag representing a nation had developed later, and certainly not in pure red like this. hehe, i know! lin yuetings voice suddenly grew excited, her pitch rising noticeably. she looked thrilled, as if she had stumbled upon treasure. what do you know? luo feng asked, intrigued. i know where these sunken ships came from! lin yueting announced, her eyes sparkling. hehe, where did they come from? luo feng probed, smiling. at that moment, lin yuetings bright eyes fixed on luo feng, and she uttered a word that left him utterly perplexed: pirates! pirates? luo feng repeated, stalling for a couple of seconds. you mean a pirate ship? the beautiful lin nodded enthusiastically, declaring, yes, exactly! so, from where did these pirates hail? luo feng inquired further. smiling at luo fengs question, lin yueting replied, do you know about the legend of the liang guang treasure? luo feng felt somewhat confused; how had the conversation turned to treasures again? were there truly that many treasures in china? luo feng shook his head, indicating his ignorance, and lin yueting began to narrate slowly, in the south sea, theres an island called shangchuan island. a legend of a treasure is passed down there, along with a cryptic treasure poem! it goes like this: olive faces emei, one hundred ninety thousand four, moon laurel at the end of the bamboo pole, where two shadows intersect! these treasures were left behind from the qing dynastys jiaqing era. legend has it that they were hidden by a very powerful pirate, a young woman named zheng yisao! upon hearing this, luo fengs mind cleared, and many of his uncertainties found answers. lin yueting continued, legend has it that yisaos treasure is hidden near shangchuan island. for many years, people have been searching for it, and many treasure hunters have sailed in pursuit, but all in vain! everyone thought the story about the treasure might have been a fabrication. but now its clear; the treasure does exist, just not near shangchuan island, but here! chatter broke out among the viewers: damn, the more i hear, the more confused i get! if youre having trouble understanding, its only natural! even i dont get it! i seem to have heard rumors about this legend before! this female pirates name sounds like someone from our nation? did our great chinese nation have pirates? how did i not know? zheng yisao was a formidable pirate back then, probably chinas most formidable one! back then, even the british, the portuguese, and others formed a fleet to conquer zheng yisao, but those who went never returned. yisao even captured some british warships! truly a matchless record! i heard about that treasure when i was a child. people searched for it every year but found nothing, and now it turns up here! is mistress ching in pirates of the caribbean modeled after this yisao? yes, definitely! damn, mistress ching has a real-life counterpart? lin yueting spoke up again, yisao was part of the red flag gang among her pirate group. this red flag should be the one they hoisted on their pirate ships. after suffering losses, the british avoided this area of the sea; if they did come, they paid protection money in advance. seeing a ship with a red flag, they knew it was yisaos fleet and dared not disturb it! luo feng, still curious, asked, how do you know all this? when i was conducting research in guangdi, i heard the locals talk about it, lin yueting explained. since its about pirates, and a female pirate at that, the story left a strong impression on me. but im just guessing; im not entirely sure about it! luo feng pondered for a moment and then spoke, looking at the era and the quantity of the treasure, it seems to fit.. i think youre right! Chapter 601 - Chapter 601: One Hundred Thousand Chests! Are You For Real? chapter 601: one hundred thousand chests! are you for real? translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng found himself engrossed in analysis. if the treasure he had discovered was indeed the wealth stolen by the infamous zheng yisao years ago, then everything would fall into place. he had never imagined that he would stumble upon a pirates treasure. luo feng was familiar with parts of zheng yisaos story, a tale brimming with audacity and might. her life could only be termed legendary. her birth name was shi xianggu, but lifes hardships had led her down a path that culminated in her becoming a courtesan. eventually, she was taken by pirates in the guangdi region and kidnapped by the red flag gang. the red flag gang was commanded by zheng yi, who became known as zheng yisao after her husbands demise. during the transitional period between the late ming and early qing dynasties, the coastlines of guangdi and guangxi were teeming with pirate gangs. among them, six major factions stood out, each identified by a color: red, black, yellow, blue, white, and green. the red flag gang was the most formidable, boasting the most ships and members, and ranking first among the six. zheng yi was no ordinary pirate; he was a man consumed by ambition. he dreamed of unifying all the pirates into one grand alliance. with zheng yisaos assistance, he labored for six years to make this dream a reality. in the twelfth year of emperor jiaqings reign, the six major pirate gangs came together, forming a federation that controlled over 1800 ships. zheng yi was named leader, but fate had other plans. soon after his ascension, he was claimed by a ferocious typhoon, and the alliance was shattered. that year heralded a dramatic shift in zheng yisaos destiny. with the red flag gang left without a leader, she seized the opportunity to step forward. assuming her rightful place as the new leader, zheng yisao quickly asserted her authority. she tightened the organizations discipline and issued severe laws. these dictated immediate execution for insubordination, death for theft, mutilation for minor offenses, and even drowning for secret romantic liaisons. an english merchant named glaspoole, once a captive of the red flag gang, later penned a unique memoir after being ransomed for 7654 spanish silver dollars. in it, he shared his firsthand account of zheng yisaos extraordinary life. under her iron-fisted rule, the red flag gang thrived. at its zenith, it commanded over forty thousand members, hundreds of pirate ships, and cutting-edge spanish weaponry. its military prowess was unparalleled, dwarfing even the qing dynastys naval forces and many western fleets. during this time, the red flag gangs might was unchallenged. an indian companys large merchant vessel was brazenly hijacked, and even joint efforts by the qing dynasty, portugal, and great britain were thwarted. zheng yisaos presence also caused frequent shifts in the governorship of guangdong and guangxi. despite her status as a pirate, she was revered by the common people. she never preyed on ordinary citizens but focused her attention on merchant vessels and qing government officials. in the end, the qing dynasty managed to pacify her through diplomatic means, bestowing upon her the title of a noble lady. upon her surrender, she handed over a fleet of 270 ships, 1300 cannons, a vast arsenal of weapons, and over sixteen thousand followers. yet, she kept every single penny. that hidden fortune was the source of zheng yisaos treasure. legend had it that her wealth, comprising 109,400 chests of gold and silver treasures, was all submerged in the sea, a secret that subsequent generations failed to uncover. this time, what had sunk were more than 100 fishing boats, each laden with thousands of chests. from this expedition alone, luo fengs gain was in the billions. if the legend of one hundred thousand chests were true, it would be beyond terrifying. after all, here, a mere thousand chests were worth billions. one hundred thousand chests could easily value a trillion! the staggering sum equated to the wealth of two of chinas wealthiest individuals. she had refused to hand over the money because she needed it after being pacified. if the qing dynasty reneged on their agreement, she could escape with her people, using the hidden fortune as capital to rebuild. now, luo feng finally understood why those fishing boats were precisely sunk in that location. it wasnt a whim of the waves; it was a deliberate act. the chests were even nailed shut to ensure that the contents would remain undisturbed for centuries, if not millennia. in her later years, zheng yisao did assist the qing dynasty, lending her strategic acumen to lin zexu during the destruction of opium at humen. in the eyes of the people, zheng yisao remained an everlasting symbola pirate, yes, but a heroic figure all the same! Chapter 602 - Chapter 602: What, More Treasure? chapter 602: what, more treasure? translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation good heavens! i only found out today that being a pirate is such a lucrative business! one viewer exclaimed. there must be over a thousand of these boxes, worth tens of billions! another chimed in. of course, being a pirate is lucrative. do you think those mountain bandits and pirates are poor? they simply lack infrastructure due to insufficient manpower. but when it comes to wealth, theyre certainly formidable! a third declared. but the risk is also great, someone countered. isnt it just? came the agreement. this woman, to have developed piracy on such a scale, she must be truly talented! this host, what luck he has! so many things, so many treasures of gold and silver, all found by him! why even bother digging for treasures? just set out to sea once and look for those hidden treasures. tens of billions in one gohow could that not be appealing? online, people began to discuss fervently after hearing the story of the female pirate, zheng yisao. they all agreed that she was incredibly formidable. on the other hand, the higher-ups of odyssey, upon witnessing this, were seething with jealousy. when it came to treasure hunting on land, they naturally felt inferior to luo feng. but when it came to the ocean, if their company was second, no one was supposed to claim to be first. now, such a massive treasure, so many valuables, were found not by odyssey but by a private individual. with just one experimental vessel, luo feng had discovered all these treasures. in contrast, whenever they wanted to salvage treasures, they had to gather historical information, conduct field surveys, and slowly search, sometimes even questioning villagers for clues. even then, it might take more than a year. if they found it, theyd be delighted; if not, all their efforts would be for naught. theyd established their company to find treasure more effectively. and now? this man, all by himself, had proven so formidable. how could they not be envious and resentful? searching for treasure in the vast sea was not an easy task, but for luo feng, it seemed almost effortless. it was as though they had worked hard from the age of twenty, barely amassing a fortune by sixty, only to see someone else make the same amount by merely investing in a stock or buying a lottery ticket. such imbalance was a bitter pill to swallow. finding such treasure in just five or six days at sea seemed almost unbearable. i think, rather than stewing in envy, we should seek cooperation! a senior executive suggested. dont humiliate ourselves! someone laughed in response. others fell silent. indeed, they had sought cooperation but had been rejected. why would luo feng need to cooperate? he had found such treasure with a group of naive rich second-generation heirs. he could buy whatever professional equipment he needed. his luck seemed too good to be true. he didnt need their shipwreck information. luo feng, you are truly amazing, finding so much treasure on your first voyage! lin yueting admired, speaking sincerely. luo feng smiled faintly, i was just lucky! everyone rolled their eyes at this feigned modesty. was all the treasure found in those ancient tombs really just due to luck? but they didnt bother to question luo feng further. hahaha, you, you! lin yueting shook her head, at a loss for words. all in all, she was thrilled she had come on this trip. not only did she experience the joy of finding sailfish with luo feng, but she also shared the thrill of opening so many treasure chestsa sensation television could never replicate. but at that moment, luo fengs eyes drifted toward the ocean, and his smile froze. he was looking at a place that had been fully salvaged, but some treasure markers had appeared again. luo feng was stunned. what was going on? was he seeing things? hadnt all the treasure been salvaged? why was there still a golden glow? could it be that those shipwrecks were also treasures? he had been too busy salvaging before to notice these details. now, looking again, he realized the range of the treasures was even greater than that of the shipwrecks. it was not the shipwrecks. it was definitely something else.. Chapter 604 - Chapter 604: Striking It Rich! A Vast Oil Field! chapter 604: striking it rich! a vast oil field! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation digging under the sea was indeed an excruciatingly slow process, but fortunately, the progress was made bit by bit. after about ten minutes of excavation, an increasing number of bubbles were noticed, though the nature of their source was unknown. simultaneously, a system notification resounded. [ ding! you have discovered oil! ] [ value: ] at that moment, luo feng was utterly flabbergasted, halting his actions to stare at the systems prompt, almost unable to believe what he was seeing. my goodness! this was actually oil? observing the bubbles that continuously surfaced, a moment of realization flashed through luo fengs mind. he put away his hoe and machete and immediately headed back to the surface. once he climbed onto the vessel, luo feng began to remove his equipment. approaching the edge of the boat, he looked down at the sea. at that moment, one could discern tiny bubbles rising from below, forming a thin layer of oily substance on the waters surface. it was akin to pouring a jar of ink into water. but unlike ink, which would sink, the oil would not. it truly was oil. at that moment, luo fengs emotions could not be expressed with mere exclamations. treasures such as family heirlooms or pirate loot paled in comparison to a discovery like oil. although the system could not determine the exact price of the oil, the question marks implied that the oil field here must be vast, definitely not something insignificant. otherwise, the system would surely have determined a price. oil, for humanity, is crucialthe black blood of industry is not just a mere saying. luo feng, what are you looking at on the sea over there? lin yueting walked over, noticing luo fengs curious expression, something she rarely saw on him. even when they discovered over a hundred sunken ships, luo feng was never this curious and excited. she really wondered what could make luo feng, a man of his standing, so intrigued. is there some incredible treasure down there? she asked, a hint of excitement in her voice. yes! indeed there is! luo feng nodded and then said, during your marine research expeditions, have you ever come across oil? upon hearing luo fengs question, lin yueting was initially stunned. then she looked at the area luo feng was staring ata black oil film? her beautiful eyes suddenly narrowed, sharp as needle tips, luo feng, do you mean that beneath this area, there are oil resources? you see it too. otherwise, how could such a substance emerge on the seas surface? luo feng replied, nodding, i believe there must be! determining whether a place has oil or not can be done in two ways. one method involves a geological survey, mainly using seismic, gravitational, and magnetic methods to locate the oil and gas structure. this is akin to performing a ct scan on the seabed, analyzing the images to deduce whether there might be an oil field below. this method targets large areas where oil might possibly exist, not every inch of the land. the other method involves using ones eyes and personal experience. although oil is usually buried deep underground, in some places, it or natural gas might surface. by finding traces of oil or gas seeping to the surface, one can locate oil. this might also be a prerequisite for performing a ct scanonce someone discovers traces of oil or gas, they can analyze a specific region to determine the exact location of the oil. and such seeping oil or gas is known as an oil-gas sprout. early oil discoveries were made this way, as early humans didnt dig too deep to find it. instead, the oil bubbled up from the ground, and people realized they could burn it. in ancient times, this substance was known as fire oil. if oil sprouts emerge from the seabed, bubbles will surface, forming a thin oil film on the water, as luo feng had discovered. the sunken ships positions virtually covered the entire oil field. it was only luo fengs system and curiosity that led him to discover these hidden oil sprouts. otherwise, it might have taken the complete removal of the sunken ships to reveal the oil. if the sprouts hadnt been concealed, this oil field would have been discovered long ago. ill go down and take a look! lin yueting said, curiosity piqued. she went into the cabin and emerged moments later, clad in a sleek diving suit. it must be said, her figure was remarkable, and had she been wearing leather, it would have been even more alluring.. Chapter 605 - Chapter 605: Mr. Wu is Stunned! An Oil Field Discovery? chapter 605: mr. wu is stunned! an oil field discovery? translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation this time, lin yueting was not wearing an oxygen tank. she had no intention of diving deep. instead, she wished to inspect the oil film floating on the surface of the water from a close distance. quickly, after a close examination of the oil film, lin yueting returned to the ship from the sea. luo feng, come with me! lin yueting said softly to luo feng after coming aboard, glancing at the people around her. of course, no one noticed their secretive conversation, as everyone seemed to be curiously surrounding the wooden crates, wondering what was inside. only luo feng and lin yueting knew that what they were focusing on was far more valuable than those treasures. do you have fire? lin yueting asked, gesturing, as the two of them were alone in the cabin. fire? wait a moment! luo feng understood her intention and quickly went to the storage box to find a lighter, which he handed to lin yueting. soon, lin yueting carefully closed the door. she then took out a small amount of oil film and gas she had collected from the sea, now contained in a bottle. with a snap, lin yueting struck the lighter near the bottles opening. almost at the same moment she came near it, a blue flame sprang up at the mouth of the bottle. its indeed a combustible gas, but we need to test it thoroughly to know exactly what type of combustible gas it is! lin yueting spoke slowly, her eyes filled with excitement that she could not suppress. discovering treasure was one thing, but finding oil and gas beneath it was unimaginable. such luck was simply out of this world; it was absolutely extraordinary. luo feng smiled and said, shall i find someone to test it? although luo feng was quite certain that there was oil beneath them, this was similar to the previous mining situation. knowing and being certain of the presence of oil was not enough; others must believe it too. for the exploration teams to believe, more than luo fengs word was needed; scientific evidence was required. of course, they would first send a small team to investigate. once the findings were clear, they would apply for permission to excavate, considering the difficulty and cost of extraction. if it were too difficult or not cost-effective, they would choose to protect the site and return when technology advanced. if extraction was not overly challenging and costs were low, they would plan the excavation. thus, their process would be a long one you want to find someone to test it? but we are at sea, on wandao! luo feng paused momentarily, understanding her meaning, thats not a problem! since the discovery was in domestic territory, it wouldnt belong to other regions. luo feng left the room, took out his phone, and called mr. wu. as the governor of the capital, mr. wu had already communicated with luo feng several times. seeing the caller id, he answered without hesitation. little luo, whats the matter? mr. wu was somewhat surprised by the sudden call. mr. wu, i may have discovered oil! luo fengs tone was somewhat reserved, not stating outright that he had found oil. without systematic testing, he was now more careful in his speech. oil? hearing this, mr. wu sat up straight. after all, such a resource, if found in vast quantities, would be highly beneficial to the country. oil meant endless possibilities. yes, oil! where did you find it? this question was crucial. if it were found on someone elses land, it would be useless. moreover, it had to be in a place that was suitable for extraction. near wandao! are you sure its oil? im not entirely sure! ah! mr. wu seemed a bit overwhelmed, wanting to complain about something, but he held back. since this matter was not yet confirmed, why had luo feng bothered to tell him? moreover, as the governor of the capital, this was not something he could directly handle. however, he could contact the officials in charge of the fleets in that area. mr. wu, i dont know many people, and you are the highest-ranking person i imow. this matter is crucial! luo feng explained. mr. wu understood the logic. mr. wu, i need you to report this and help me contact some reliable experts to come and test it here. ill cover the costs. the main thing is that you need to invite them quickly. before the matter is confirmed, dont spread word about it here! luo feng said. alright, wait for my call! mr. wu understood luo fengs intentions and nodded his agreement.. Chapter 606 - Chapter 606: A Level 50 Scan! Such a Vast Area! chapter 606: a level 50 scan! such a vast area! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation after ending his call with mr. wu, luo feng instructed his crew to rest for a few days, emphasizing that they were not in a rush to set sail. even if they wished to go ashore, they were only sixty or seventy nautical miles from the coast, and a small boat could easily take them there. the crew accepted this without question. after all, they had salvaged many valuable treasures and naturally needed time to properly handle them. indeed, luo feng was busy arranging transportation to send these treasures back home. all of this required time, but time was precisely what luo feng had in abundance. he had to wait for a professional team to arrive and assess the oil. that night, mr. wu called to inform him that he had invited some experts from the oil department. they would set off that night and arrive the following day. however, the next day, luo feng was notified to temporarily suspend his live stream. although the platform regretted the interruption as losing a days stream meant significant losses no one dared to complain when luo feng decided not to broadcast. at this point, luo fengs status on the streaming platform was unrivaled. he was a virtual king or deity. many popular streamers, especially attractive female ones with tens of millions of fans, often visited luo fengs live room to send gifts and accolades. they would often say, master luo, you are forever a legend. of course, luo feng recognized that these beautiful female streamers might have ulterior motives, perhaps hoping for his endorsement to bolster their fame. but if he chose to do so, it would be a win-win situation. after all, who wouldnt want a personality like luo feng to boost their popularity? luo fengs confidence extended to any streamer or celebrity; he knew they would come to him at a moments notice if he so wished. in the past, luo feng might have fantasized about mingling with various celebrities, but now he had no such interest. after all, he understood that beauties were everywhere, and celebrities were not necessarily extraordinary. yet, it had to be said that many celebrities, especially korean girl groups, had a knack for charming people. hello, mr. luo, my major is in petroleum. could you please take us to see the oil site? finally, at noon, the representatives from the oil industry department arrived. the leading person, after boarding the ship, greeted luo feng. luo feng naturally went forward to welcome them, accompanied by li shishi and lin yueting. he said, hello, i am luo feng. its a pleasure to meet you. regarding the specifics, we observed a large number of bubbles and oil films on the sea surface yesterday. i suspect its an oil and gas outflow. comrade lin yuetingyes, hercollected seawater yesterday, preserved the gas using the drainage method, and confirmed that the gas is indeed oil and gas, though we are uncertain whether its natural gas or petroleum! he had wanted to call her beautiful lin, but considering the seriousness of the situation, luo feng quickly changed his words. apart from calling her beautiful lin, luo feng also affectionately referred to her as yueting or little lin in private. she didnt mind, and now lin yueting even called luo feng old luo. although he wasnt old, the nickname old luo was affectionately given by his live stream audience. oh, is that so? then its very likely that both natural gas and petroleum resources are present! li jun exclaimed excitedly. right, i am from the academy of sciences, specializing in research on marine diversity! lin yueting added. when li jun learned of her affiliation with the academy of sciences, he trusted their words even more and became extremely enthusiastic about the oil discovery. level 50 scan, activate! luo feng commanded, using some of his reputation points to determine the extent of the oil field. around ten minutes later, the scan was complete. treasure markers stretched out from the sea, covering an area of more than thirty kilometers, extending towards shantou. this was exciting news. it meant they didnt need to drill from the sea; they could directly drill on land, as the oil field extended from the sea to the shore. however, the large area didnt guarantee that the depth of the oil was uniform. the oil and gas outflows here were obviously close to the surface. even though they would need to build oil wells, once erected, the subsequent drilling work would be much more convenient than in other locations. there is oil beneath us! li jun announced an hour later, his face beaming with excitement. how much is there? luo feng asked, knowing the field was expansive but unsure of the exact volume. we dont know yet; we need to call in the geological survey team to collect data! li jun replied. mr. luo, i came here to discuss some issues with you, mainly concerning extraction, he added, showing luo feng much more respect now that the presence of oil was confirmed, and politely seeking his advice.. Chapter 609 - Chapter 609: Bikinis! The Stunning Lin in a Bikini! chapter 609: bikinis! the stunning lin in a bikini! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation in the blink of an eye, luo fengs experiment 1 had bid farewell to the bay and strait, plunging into the expanse of the south sea. each day, luo feng savored his time fishing with the lovely lin, their companionship marked by the gentle ebb and flow of the tide. the days were idyllic, to say the least. as for li shishi, there was no trace of envy towards the growing bond between lin yueting and luo feng. after all, their household already included three individuals. well, if one considered the two vixens hailing from the cherry blossom country, the count rose to five. so really, what was there to be concerned about? nonetheless, luo fengs knack for magnetizing women at an impressive pace did pique li shishis curiosity. she wondered whether luo feng and lin had crossed the boundary of platonic friendship in private. but, upon observing lin yueting, that didnt appear to be the case. maybe they had shared a kiss, nothing more. indeed, only luo feng and lin yueting held the truth. despite their deepening connection, they remained essentially friends. lin yueting was well aware of luo fengs relationship with li shishi and had no intention of encroaching on another womans territory. yet, with their relationship evolving, increased physical contact was inevitable. luo feng had on multiple occasions playfully tousled her hair or flicked her forehead. were nearing the xisha islands, luo feng declared, his gaze locked on the island slowly growing in sight. well take a swim soon! this island, open exclusively for our fellow countrymen to visit, is uncharted territory for me! aha, its official, our host is here for a vacation, not a treasure hunt! a plea from the masses, urging li shishi and lin yueting to don bikinis! especially lin yueting, ive had enough of her diving suit. a bikini, though? it would be the death of me! are you seriously tired of it, bro? bikinis! my brother is desperate to see them! luo fengs chuckle rippled through the air as he instinctively turned to lin yuetong, who was sporting a beach hat and sunglasses, her gaze lost in the horizon. old lin, do you fancy a swim later? luo feng inquired. yes! lin yuetong answered with an enthusiastic nod. should we catch some lobsters? absolutely, lets go change our outfits! eagerly nodding, luo feng made his way to the cabin. lin, with her breathtaking figure, would be a sight to behold in a bikini. li shishi, too, had an impressive physique, but he had seen her in a bikini more than once. the novelty had worn off. but lin, he was eager to behold her in a bikini. perhaps thats a universal male trait; the desire to see whats yet unseen. of course, this didnt imply luo feng held no affection for li shishi. in fact, her unwavering dedication to learning how to cater to others needs had only deepened luo fengs affection for her. after all, beauty is but a facade. if a man ends up with a gorgeous woman who lacks emotional depth or vibrancy, his interest will wane soon. but a woman who is beautiful, vivacious, and offers a unique experience can truly captivate a mans heartor more humorously, his kidney. why are you in a diving suit? luo feng teased lin yueting about ten minutes later. although the diving suit was sleek and showcased her physique, it paled in comparison to a bikinis allure. arent we going for a dive? lin yuetong queried, puzzled. snorkeling! luo feng corrected her, disappointment evident in his tone. why not switch to swimwear? did you pack a swimsuit? ah? oh yes, i did bring one! lin yuetong nodded, retreating inside to change. roughly five or six minutes later, she emerged clad in a one-piece swimsuit. luo feng felt a tinge of disappointment but still admired her appearance. the one-piece swimsuit was quite modest, lacking the seductive charm of a bikini, but it was decent nonetheless. despite lins attractive figure, the modest style didnt exude the same allure a bikini would. however, her body was still outlined perfectly. spotting luo fengs peculiar expression, lin yueting queried, is something amiss, old luo? is there something wrong with my outfit? luo feng shook his head, nothings wrong. lets go; were almost there! half an hour later, they arrived at a lush, verdant isle that was less than two kilometers wide. the fine sand archipelago, composed of 22 islands, 7 sandbars, and 8 atolls, was a renowned spot within the country, primarily because it was exclusive to their own citizens. this exclusivity boosted the places popularity. luo feng now beheld a scene bustling with tourists on the pristine sandy beach, sunbathing and playing in the sand. children and young couples frolicked in the shallow water near the shore. of course, all the activities were wholesome fun. in such a crowded place, nobody would dare to indulge in any inappropriate behavior. but luo feng was wrong. with his sharp eyes, he spotted two shadows moving rhythmically behind a reef. the people were hidden, but their shadows were visible. and the two shadows moved with a distinct rhythm. good heavens, there were some after all! luo feng was taken aback.. Chapter 610 - Chapter 610: Luo Feng! Do You Have Designs on the Great Beauty Lin? chapter 610: luo feng! do you have designs on the great beauty lin? translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation how breathtaking this place is! its simply gorgeous! i wish to visit the xisha islands! do they require an entrance ticket there? no, but you must take a cruise to get there. luo feng chimed in, miss lin, shall we head down? without delay, the two of them made their way towards the ladder on the ship. it wasnt just luo feng; li shishi and a group of wealthy second-generation young adults also descended. luo feng instructed the captain, anchor the ship nearby. well rest here for two days! after speaking, he hesitated for a moment, then took lin yuetings hand and strode toward the sea. what are you doing? lin asked, puzzled. im holding your hand, luo feng replied, smiling. oh, sorry, youre beautiful lin! i thought shishi was standing next to me just now. luo feng looked at her apologetically, understanding the confusion. seeing that it was an innocent misunderstanding, lin said nothing further. after all, she and luo feng were good friends, and it would be too petty to become angry over such a trivial matter. wow, you really know how to play, dont you? li shishi pouted at the side, her tone dripping with sarcasm. werent you going to hold my hand? why arent you now? however, she thought that after this, she might gain a sister. that would be good, having an extra helping hand along the way. otherwise, her few usable would all be ruined. is that old luos ship? damn, it seems so! its his! where is old luo then? where did he go? theres a crowd ahead, one of them looks like him! the small island was not large, and although there were many tourists, everyone recognized luo fengs ship after learning about him online. in this information age, if you can trend online, you will not remain unknown. after all, almost everyone uses a mobile phone and social media. but these people never expected to see old luos ship here, let alone luo feng himself. luo feng quickened his pace, and as he passed by, the great beauty lin laughed, youve become quite famous, havent you? in an instant, the crowd chased after them. luo feng couldnt escape and could only nod and agree to their requests for photos and autographs. however, luo fengs signature made lin yueting frown, for his handwriting was hard to read. but it made sense, considering luo fengs background. he probably hadnt picked up a pen in many years. many people forget how to write in todays era of typing. they can recognize characters and type them using pinyin, but sometimes they cant write them. after finally dealing with the crowd, luo feng noticed the crew had curiously come down to play as well. joining luo feng on this trip had proven to be worthwhile. it was not only fun but filled with treasure hunting and beach vacations. truly wonderful. at noon, luo feng and the others rented a restaurant on the island. it was fairly large, a semi-private arrangement, as there were quite a lot of people, more than a hundred. after lunch, luo feng took care of li shishi first, then he and the great beauty lin began to wander around the island. as good friends, lin yueting was happy to spend time with luo feng, as long as li shishi was not jealous. after all, this man knew so much and seemed to have no unknowns. his words and deeds were steady and interesting. this scientific expedition had been the right choice for her, especially making a friend like luo feng. as they chatted, they talked about the beach, and lin yueting looked at the sun and said worriedly, i forgot my sunscreen! luo feng glanced at her one-piece swimsuit, youre covered quite thoroughly, do you really need it? the great beauty lin raised her white and delicate arm, my arms and legs will get tanned! can i borrow some then? but youll have to help me get it! luo feng teased. although lin yueting had not experienced such banter, seeing luo fengs expression, her face turned red, i dont want to! old luo, dont make such jokes! heh heh, alright! luo feng smiled, then seriously said, shall i go buy some for you at the island hotel? no need, ill apply some later! lin yueting shook her head. then ill borrow a bottle from a tourist. im sure theyll give it to me! without further ado, luo feng stood up, found a young lady tourist, and she readily gave it to him. but the condition was to leave his phone number. luo feng thought she was attractive enough, so he agreed. if she harassed him later, he would bear it. damn, why is old luo suddenly so attentive? wheres li shishi? wheres li shishi? control your old luo! in the hot noon, li shishi must be afraid of the sun! hahaha, awesome, old luos life is truly enviable! as the old saying goes, unwarranted attentiveness hahaha! this old luo must have some designs on the great beauty lin! i have designs too, but alas, i cant achieve them! Chapter 611 - Chapter 611: Are There Treasures on the Island? chapter 611: are there treasures on the island? translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng approached with a bottle of sunscreen, making himself comfortable on the beach. with natural grace, he opened the bottle and squeezed some of the lotion into his palm. old lin, where would you like me to put it? he asked. what the heck? what did i say about unnecessary attentiveness? came the retort. old luo, this move of yours is audacious! taking advantage so openly? what kind of question is that? obviously, apply it to her long legs. didnt she mention shes afraid of them getting tanned? great beauty lin pondered for a moment. although old luo was clearly seizing an opportunity, he had already prepared the sunscreen. rejecting him now might offend him. just spread it evenly, and itll be fine. dont worry; im a professional at this, luo feng assured her with a chuckle, spreading the sunscreen evenly between his hands. then he began to apply it. hmm! the touch was pleasant. soft. elastic. luo feng sensed a refreshing purity. after finishing with her arms and legs, great beauty lin looked at luo fengs muscular build. would you like some as well? luo feng smiled, almost saying that he, as a man, didnt need it. but he quickly thought better of it, and the words were left unspoken. it wouldnt hurt, but ill handle it myself. however, i cant reach my back! he turned to glance at his back, clearly out of reach. yet he made no move to apply the sunscreen to the areas he could reach. he simply stood there, frozen. lin yueting rolled her eyes, took the sunscreen, and squeezed some into her palm. turn around and lie down! ah! sure! luo feng was thrilled. he lay down on the beach. soon, he felt a pair of gentle, nimble hands moving across his back, applying the sunscreen. luo feng squinted his eyes, thoroughly enjoying the sensation. this was living. having a beautiful woman help him with sunscreen. when she finished, lin yueting knew her boundaries. she instructed him to handle his chest and abdomen since he could reach them. luo feng was a bit disappointed. but it was still wonderful. if she had applied it to his chest and abdomen, she might have been too shy. and luo feng was concerned that if he couldnt control himself, things could become embarrassing. miss, thank you for the sunscreen. here it is back. im sorry i used so much! luo feng quickly returned the bottle to the young lady nearby. its no trouble. but mr. luo, i originally got your number cause i thought youd guide me in playing peaceo. your control skills are lacking, though! the young lady teased, casting a sly smile at luo feng. luo feng offered an awkward smile. then ill take you to play something else! he made a light joke and promptly moved on. the young lady was attractive, something akin to lin zixuan, a minor goddess with a flirtatious charm. but luo feng, not knowing her well, avoided further conversation. back on the beach, after chatting with great beauty lin for a bit, lin yueting stood up, brushing fine sand off her clothes. im going for a swim. alright, ill nap for a bit! luo feng nodded, content to lie on the beach, utterly relaxed. boon, ne saw ureac beauty lin awe inco me sea 11ke a mermama. luo reng?s gaze wandered, admiring the island. i wonder if there are any treasures on this little island? he mused. then he remembered his accumulated reputation points. discovering oil fields and numerous sunken treasures had significantly boosted his prestige. he could now use them without concern. activate a level 10 scan! within half a minute, the scan was complete, revealing scattered treasure markers on the island. nothing of value caught his eye; the treasures were probably tourists phones, rings, and such. but when he looked out to sea, he saw many treasure points moving around. luo feng stood up. i think ill go for a swim too! the host is going swimming? i cant believe it! the sea is amazing! look at all the bikinis! that blue swimmer on the right is xu yourong! but the one on the left is even more impressive, nicknamed xuan ran! the netizens were undoubtedly thrilled, their eyes glued to the sea scene. those daring to wear swimwear usually had great figures. like lin zixuan earlier, wearing a bikini, her physique was naturally exquisite. now the netizens were entranced. luo feng dove into the sea without a sports camera, but the water was crystal clear, revealing the seabed. holding his breath, he swam down. the beach was shallow, only five or six meters deep, extending to seven or eight meters a bit farther out. it was an area popular for snorkeling. after about five minutes, luo feng surfaced, and a few meters away, great beauty lin also emerged. lin yueting caught luo fengs eye and excitedly called out, old luo, guess what i caught? Chapter 612 - Chapter 612: Catching Lobsters Barehanded? Catching Sharks? Do You Know About It? chapter 612: catching lobsters barehanded? catching sharks? do you know about it? translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation holy cow, is that a lobster? luo fengs eyes widened as he watched lin yueting, who had just emerged from the sea floor like a mermaid, holding something in her hand. the audacity of this beautiful woman was astonishing; she had actually caught a lobster barehanded. was she not afraid of being pinched by it? what was even more astounding was that she had succeeded. it seemed utterly implausible. initially, when they arrived at this spot, lin yueting had playfully declared her intention to catch lobsters. luo feng had dismissed it as a joke, but she had proven him wrong. impressive, indeed. well done! you are incredible! luo feng exclaimed, giving her a thumbs up, before taking a deep breath and diving down again. since she had caught one, he felt the urge to catch one himself, perhaps to enjoy a feast later. swimming around, he found no trace of lobsters but was intrigued by the many markers of treasure scattered everywhere. he could not discern the depth, only seeing what lay directly before him. determined, luo feng headed toward a deeper area, now at a depth of more than twenty meters. after resurfacing to catch his breath, he dived once more. about two minutes later, under a coral, he spotted a lobster, apparently a densely-furred one, a standard large lobster of the chinese nation. with quick reflexes, luo feng pinned down the lobsters head as it tried to escape. he had it under control. he could distinctly feel the strength of this large lobster; it was immense, akin to that of a 2-year-old child. if such a lobster were as large as a human or even the size of a six or seven -year-old child, humans would find it challenging to win in a one-on-one battle. though its resistance was fierce, luo feng quickly subdued it. it was hard to imagine how the beautiful lin had managed to catch one. two minutes later, he spotted another one and caught it as well. with the presence of treasure markers, these lobsters had nowhere to hide. they seemed like treasures, but they were just these elusive creatures. holding a lobster in each hand, luo feng began to ascend. however, as he was surfacing, he spotted something all in black in the ocean, resembling a miniature boat, slowly moving. at first glance, he was stunned. but soon after, he realized that it must be some high -tech diving equipment, a wave glider, used to search for marine environmental information. it was not something used domestically, or rather, it was not needed to survey their own maritime territory. luo feng was now certain that this wave glider was not from his country. he tossed away the lobsters, though he longed to take them back for a romantic dinner with lin yuetong. however, the high-tech device was more critical, and luo feng found himself sacrificing love for official matters. soon, he swam towards the object, and approximately 2 minutes later, he finally surfaced. had it not been for luo fengs expertise in swimming, it would have been impossible to stay underwater for so long. upon closer inspection, the black object was quite large, about three meters in size. what is luo feng doing over there? lin yueting, waiting on the beach, looked towards the water, filled with concern. although she knew luo feng was an adept diver, she couldnt shake off her anxiety. eventually, he appeared on a distant beach, holding something black. what is he up to? did he catch a shark? lin yueting wondered, eyes fixed on the live camera. from afar, the black object looked like a shark. awesome! thats our old luo, catching a shark barehanded? hahaha, just a moment ago, we were praising the beautiful lin for catching a lobster. now our old luo is going to catch a shark for you to see? it doesnt look like a shark. to me, it looks like a big chunk of iron! the online spectators began to guess what luo feng was holding. luo feng had come ashore, panting heavily. the beautiful lin quickly approached with the camera, taken aback by the object. what is this? of course, its something valuable! luo feng smiled, examining the object. but its too hard, so its not edible! unbelievable. lin yueting was not blind. it looked like some iron artifact.. how could it be edible? Chapter 613 - Chapter 613: What Do You Mean by Shark? This is High-tech Technology! chapter 613: what do you mean by shark? this is high-tech technology! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation do you have a cell phone, old lin? luo feng asked, his eyes no longer twinkling with mischief as he looked at lin yueting. yes! she responded. of course, phones used for live streaming typically remain stationary, dedicated solely for that purpose. after all, if you make a call, you could no longer livestream. i dont have a cell phone; i dont even have a pocket! lin yueting said, looking at herself helplessly. wearing a one-piece swimsuit, she wondered where she could possibly have a pocket to carry a phone. at that moment, the large metal object that luo feng had grabbed attracted many onlookers. a crowd gathered, and luo feng scanned their faces, commanding, whoever has a cell phone, please bring it over and help me call the police! what? someone asked, confused. call the police? why? another voice chimed in. old luo, did you accidentally pick up some underwater equipment from our dragon nations naval warfare department? a concerned viewer inquired. yes, you shouldnt mess with this thing; better put it back! another advised, and everyone began to persuade him, fearing that luo feng might have damaged vital equipment belonging to the dragon nation. but luo feng chuckled, youre all mistaken. this isnt some equipment from our dragon nation. its a foreign device placed within our borders, an apparatus referred to as an underwater surveillance device! upon hearing these words, astonishment rippled through the crowd. their surprise was palpable. some even approached and touched the black object, attempting to discern what made this spy device so special. after they were done inspecting, luo feng urged, hurry up and make the call. help me notify the police! just then, the rich second-generation heirs who were still resting at the hotel or playing on other beaches, along with li shishi, noticed the commotion at luo fengs location and hurried over. the police have already been notified, luo feng. dont worry! li shishi was the first to approach, also curiously inspecting the spy device. the xisha islands were under constant vigilance by three units: the naval warfare department, the armed police, and the armys gy280 support ship. official attention to this area was intense. in roughly ten minutes, since only li shishi had called the police, only a few armed police arrived. but that wasnt to say they took the matter lightly. initially, they sent only a few officers, but later, understanding the gravity of the situation, the naval warfare department would get involved. the mention of a spy device was taken very seriously by the armed police. they rushed to the site, eager to determine whether it was a misunderstanding by the beachgoers. if it was, all would be well. if not, the naval warfare department would have to intervene. who called the police? someone mentioned a spy device was found? the leading armed police officer asked, his eyes widening in surprise when he spotted luo feng. suppressing his admiration, he smiled kindly, mr. luo is here too! even law enforcement personnel could have idols, after all. and luo feng was no mere pop star or young heartthrob. he had always contributed to the authorities. yes! luo feng acknowledged. mr. luo, do you know anything about this matter? the officer asked, wanting to learn more from luo feng. yes, i do, because i found it! you found it? the officer exclaimed in surprise. yes! its this thing right here! luo feng said, taking a few steps and motioning for the onlookers to disperse. make way, let the professionals take a look! this thing the leading officer was momentarily stunned, unable to quickly identify it. but among his team, there were those with relevant knowledge. a tall and thin officer declared, this is indeed a spy device! are you sure? we cant afford to be wrong about this. if youre sure, ill notify the naval warfare department to handle this! the leading officer said, looking at him sternly. captain, im sure. if anything goes wrong, you can hold me responsible! the tall officer responded firmly. although he worked for the armed police, his father was in military manufacturing, and he knew about most of these devices. alright, ill notify the naval warfare department! the leading officer said, smiling at luo feng. thank you, mr. luo. well temporarily take this device to the naval warfare department. no problem! luo feng nodded. the device was of no use to him and had little monetary value. in his hands, it had little significance. it was more meaningful in the hands of the authorities, who could research it further.. Chapter 614 - Chapter 614: A Reward of 500,000! Luo Feng, a Role Model! chapter 614: a reward of 500,000! luo feng, a role model! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation alright luo fengs voice was filled with satisfaction. he had examined the document carefully, confirming that there was no issue. he had seen enough in his time to recognize the authenticity of such things. its like this, mr. luo, one of the officials began earnestly. the submersible device you found in the sea has been confirmed as a spy gadget from another country. weve specifically come to thank you! also, please provide your bank account number, so the relevant reward can be transferred to you, another official added. of course, we know you dont need the money, but you must accept this amount, the first official insisted, his eyes gleaming with sincerity. because weve decided in a meeting that such acts must be rewarded as they should be. it can also set a good example for others, he concluded, his voice firm. indeed, their thinking was the same as that of ordinary bystanders. such deeds should set an example. for instance, not long ago, a young man who had saved someone by jumping off a bridge was directly rewarded by local officials with a house and 100,000 in cash. in such situations, many people would be inspired to act similarly. of course, some skeptics might say, isnt this avarice? heh, avarice? why dont you jump off a bridge to save someone then? after these people left, luo feng went to the bedroom and informed li shishi of the situation, then embraced her. they once again indulged in those private, intimate moments. time quickly advanced to the next morning, and the naval department immediately released news online, stating that luo feng had found the spy submersible device. the local naval department expressed gratitude and awarded him 500.000 in cash. damn! such efficiency? one of the tourists exclaimed. the news is already out! another chimed in. spies were so close to us while we were bathing here; were we secretly photographed? a woman asked, her voice tinged with concern. hahaha, dont worry. even if you were the most beautiful woman in the world, they wouldnt be interested in those parts of you! a man teased. exactly, another woman laughed. do you think that a nations desired information would be about those parts of you? old luo is awesome! 500,000! someone cheered. so, when is old luo leaving? another inquired. is he going to the bay of bengal after leaving here? someone speculated. not so soon, he has to pass the strait of malacca first! another corrected. on the beach, everyone was abuzz about yesterdays events and todays news. in reality, they were all reluctant to see luo feng leave. because as long as luo feng was there, they would stay as well. but if he left, they would not follow, as going abroad often involved visa issues. luo feng had spent three rewarding days on the xisha islands, catching some lobsters and even finding a spy device. on this day, luo feng finally set off again with the enchanting lin yueting, li shishi, the wealthy second-generation heirs, and a ship full of crew members. in the blink of an eye, three days quickly passed, and luo feng and his companions vessel had already left the national waters and arrived on the high seas. to the northwest was malaysia, and to the southwest was singapore. luo feng and his companions bypassed malaysia, quickly passing through the strait of malacca, and arrived at the andaman sea. according to luo fengs estimation, without any accidents, the ship would enter the indian ocean in about twenty days. their route was once part of the ancient maritime silk road. indeed, on the fifth day at sea, luo feng found a sunken ship. it was an ancient merchant vessel, but there was nothing valuable inside, just some silver from the last century, some corpses, utensils, and ship tools. luo feng picked up useful things, giving them to his beloved women and friends, the rich second generation. the rest was distributed to the crew to keep. as for the ships body, luo feng had no interest in salvaging it. he sold the information to a salvage team. whoever wanted it could come and salvage it. after all, the ships body itself was valuable. in the end, it was still an antique, wasnt it? are there so many sunken ships in the sea? one of the crew members wondered. definitely a lot. going to sea is inherently dangerous, and many small ships encounter danger, another explained. ancient ships are not like the vessels of the modern age; they were all wooden structures. of course, even todays steel ships arent devoid of all problems, but they are safer! a third crew member added. think about it, how many ships have sunk in the ocean? add them up, and the wealth in the ocean is truly astonishing! someone else mused. the key is that on land, if something spills or gets lost, it can be found quickly. but in the ocean, if it sinks, its basically irretrievable. for ancient people, their salvaging technology was too poor! another noted, shaking his head. yes, as a result, the treasures accumulating in the ocean have become more and more. over thousands of years, just think about how many treasures have sunk into the ocean? someone else pondered. not to mention, just one naval battlemany weapons, many ships, all would sink! another agreed, his voice filled with awe. for a time, the people in the live broadcast room all started discussing the treasures in the ocean. meanwhile, luo feng was sitting on his deck, with li shishi and lin yueting by his side.. Chapter 615 - Chapter 615: Discovery of a Sunken ship! A 130-meter Vessel! chapter 615: discovery of a sunken ship! a 130-meter vessel! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation at that very moment, luo feng was preoccupied with using a vaporizer stove to prepare a meal. having grown accustomed to luo fengs culinary talents, lin yueting, the spirited young lady aboard the vessel, had become somewhat selective in her tastes. the dishes prepared by the other crew members never quite appealed to her in the same way. from time to time, she would tease, old luo, when will you be cooking again? im eagerly waiting for your performance. of course, whenever luo feng had some free time, he was more than happy to indulge lin yuetings whims. however, when other matters demanded his attention, it simply wasnt possible. after enjoying a hearty meal and while lin yueting was off gazing at the sea, luo feng stealthily reached for the long legs of li shishi, who was sitting beside him. they both then retreated to the bedroom for a nap. as for what transpired there, everyone knew all too well, and no one bothered to inquire. an hour and a half passed quickly, and luo feng emerged from the bedroom to make his way to the deck, where he initiated a level 10 scan. every day, he would scan the vast ocean, seeking any hidden treasures. it was an essential part of his routine. if not for his esteemed reputation, scanning the boundless sea would have been a fruitless and thankless task. after all, the oceans expanse was tremendous, dwarfing even the land. despite its vastness, there were only a few established maritime routes, planned meticulously through ancient wisdom. many might wonder, isnt it all just water? why the need for specific routes? like in the sky, where planes can fly freely, right? ha! those ancient maritime routes were not devised without reason. certain areas were fraught with hidden dangers like rocks and reefs that could easily damage a ships hull. others were notorious for strong winds and treacherous waves, posing their own unique threats. the established routes were, naturally, the safest. you might think you could navigate the sea without following these paths? certainly, you could try, but the risk would be incredibly high. anything out there? luo feng mused aloud. just as he activated the level 10 scan, he spotted treasure markers three kilometers away. the area was densely packed with these markers, and they were stationary. luo feng knew that they werent indicative of living creatures. had the markers been scattered, luo feng wouldnt have even spared them a glance. but such a dense cluster caught his interest. could they be ancient merchant ships or even large modern warships? head in that direction! luo feng commanded, directing the crew to steer the ship toward the markers. as they steadily advanced, within about ten minutes, they arrived above the designated area. mr. luo, have you discovered something? the captain inquired, noticing luo fengs entrance into the pilothouse. heh, you guessed partly right. but dont jump to conclusions just yet; i came here to ensure were positioned correctly! luo feng responded, a playful smile on his face. dont be so mysterious, eh? the captain chuckled. then mr. luo, let me take a wild guess. whats down there? no need to guess; i dont know either! luo feng laughed, as they hadnt yet begun to retrieve anything. simply by looking at the distribution of treasure markers, he couldnt discern what they might be. but through sonar scanning, we know its likely a sunken ship! the captains words were intriguing, and he seemed to be teasing luo feng. do you know what it specifically is? i dont know that. but we do know that the ship is at least 100 meters long! upon hearing this, luo fengs excitement broke free, and he abruptly stood up, exclaiming, lets go take a look! after all, during his time at sea, luo feng hadnt discovered any large ships. the more than one hundred sunken ships he had found previously were all smaller vessels. such a large ship, measuring around 130 meters, would be considered colossal even by modern standards. to put it in perspective, the experiment 1, their current vessel, was only sixty meters long. the sunken ship was more than twice that size. a ship of this magnitude could easily accommodate over one hundred people, appearing as a leviathan in the vast sea. however, luo feng was puzzled. how could such a large ship sink here without any information leaking out? it seemed quite odd. even ancient warships would have left some trace wait in ancient times, where would there have been such a grand vessel? unless it was something on the scale of zheng hes legendary voyages. but those were exceedingly rare. ill go down and take a look! luo feng finally decided, turning to lin yueting, old lin, coming along? of course! lin yueting nodded, her eyes sparkling. how could she miss such an exhilarating adventure? alright, then well take the submarine! ah? its that deep? we need a submarine? lin yueting was taken aback. if the water wasnt too deep, luo feng would usually just don an oxygen tank and dive himself. yes, its extremely deep, almost 160 meters! upon hearing this, lin yueting felt a slight vertigo. it was indeed profound, and they would need a submarine, as the water pressure would be immense. she understood that ordinary divers struggled to go deeper than ten or twenty meters. those who managed to dive a hundred meters were specially trained individuals. the deeper the water, the higher the risk if something were to go wrong.. Chapter 616 - Chapter 616: Astonishing! It’s a Steamship! chapter 616: astonishing! its a steamship! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation a shipwreck over 100 meters long! my god, thats unparalleled! could this thing be even bigger than the titanic? dont be ridiculous; the titanic has been found, and its actually larger than this. i checked the area where the livestream is taking place, and there shouldnt be any shipwrecks there, should there? so, are you suggesting our host is merely creating special effects here? that theres no actual shipwreck? haha! youre reading too much into it. why would the host33 need to fabricate anything? his popularity doesnt depend on deception, and hes almost always right about these things! if there were records of this, would it still be left for the host to find? those treasure-hunting companies would have been all over it! youve hit the nail on the head; this is international waters. whoever finds it, owns it. if records existed, someone would have claimed it by now. such an enticing prize wouldnt be ignored by treasure-seekers. rlkvventy minutes later, the small submarine luo feng required was prepared. a scientific research ship like this usually had a submarine, albeit not as large or advanced as military ones, nor equipped with weaponry. nevertheless, diving with it was no problem. the submarine resembled a giant sphere, with a glass dome at the front allowing a full view of the surroundings. cameras positioned all around provided 360-degree coverage. the captain himself was to pilot the submarine, taking luo feng and lin yueting down into the depths. soon, lin yueting settled inside the submarine. arent you coming aboard the submarine? seeing luo feng make no move to join her, lin yuetings eyes widened in surprise. haha, no need for me. im mainly concerned about you with the high water pressure down there. what kind of person was luo feng? with diving skills honed to perfection, he had no fear of the depths. well please be careful then! the beautiful lin knew that luo feng rarely wavered once hed made a decision. even his girlfriend li shishis persuasion seldom made a difference. are we ready? luo feng donned his diving helmet and spoke into the microphone. were ready! signaled the submarines captain, giving an ok sign with his hand. alright, lets dive! with those words, luo feng plunged into the sea, diving into the water like a fish. his powerful legs propelled him effortlessly downward. as he sank deeper, the water pressure increased, and the light grew dimmer. but it was no matter; the submarines lights would guide luo fengs way. the fear of the deep sea is not a simple thing. unlike the fear of heights, it can grip anyone. the dangers were too numerous to count. in the silent abyss, as they plunged deeper, fewer fish were seen, as most reside in shallower waters. everyone could observe luo fengs movements through the submarines cameras, and his helmet camera allowed them to take in the surroundings. goodness, the fear of the deep sea! im scared just watching! i feel the same; its terrifying even through the screen! what courage old luo and his team must have to venture so deep! theyve brought a large oxygen tank this time, so they should be able to last longer! im just worried about a sudden shark appearance, haha! are there great white sharks at this depth? of course! the great white sharks habitat is vast! true talent indeed breeds courage! without such courage, how could old luo have found so many treasures? many viewers felt a sense of unease watching the scene. about ten minutes later, the submarines lights illuminated the shipwreck, now discernible in the distance. luo feng quickly assessed the scene, confirming one detail: this massive ship had no masts, but large pillars on the ship resembling smokestacks. it was undoubtedly a steamship. the ships body was colossal; even from a distance, its full form was hidden. it was a true leviathan. luo feng didnt approach the shipwreck immediately but circled it, observing. the ship was capsized on the seabed with four smokestacks, two of which were broken. the hull was relatively intact, with no significant fractures. luo fengs preliminary assessment was that the ship must have encountered a hurricane. upon closer examination, luo feng noted that the treasure markers were concentrated in the main cabin, evenly distributed, though their quantity was impossible to gauge. im going in to take a look! luo feng spoke into his microphone, and without hesitation, headed towards the uppermost cabin of the ships body.. Chapter 617 - Chapter 617: Holy Smokes! It’s a Gambling Ship! We’re Rich! chapter 617: holy smokes! its a gambling ship! were rich! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation the cabin door was shattered, and all the windows were broken. upon entering, luo feng turned on his headlamp, illuminating the inside. the floor was littered with a variety of scattered objects. pocket watches, shoes, dolls, cups, knives, and forks, as well as dining utensils. after making a round, luo feng determined that the place he had entered must have been the ships dining hall. it seemed that the ship must have been splendid in its day; otherwise, there would not have been such a luxurious dining room. quickly, luo feng passed through door after door, continuing forward. after seeing the dining room, luo feng even came across a dance floor and sound equipment. clearly, these must have been entertainment facilities. humans, after all, need places to eat and play, and they construct them accordingly. it was the same on trains and ships. of course, airplanes generally dont have dining areas, as they must take to the sky and cannot be constructed too large. its just not feasible. however, in the case of private planes, one can indeed have a dining room and even a small dance floor. besides the facilities, luo also saw many corpses. from these bodies, he found wallets and coins. inside the wallets were bills that were almost reduced to mush. if they hadnt been inside the wallet, they might have floated away long ago. the coins, however, were still in good condition. picking up a bill, luo feng found it too decayed to recognize from which place the currency came. but he could see the coins clearly. on one coin, there was the profile of a young woman, and on the back, a crown. in the middle of the coin was a line of letters that read oneshilling. below it was the number 1887. this is a british shilling, worth one shilling! luo feng exclaimed. he put the coin back, picked up the wallet, and continued to search among the other bodies. some of the other corpses had wallets, some did not. after searching about a dozen or so bodies, luo feng found four wallets. most of these contained british shillings, with dates ranging from 1942 to 1993. this indicated that the ship must have sunk around the 1990s. logically, even if information was not as accessible then, the sinking of such a ship should have been reported worldwide. but why had luo feng never heard of this ship? not to mention luo feng, but others wouldnt know either, because if they did, they surely wouldnt have ignored this sunken ship. after searching for a while without any other findings, luo feng left that level. as he emerged, his earpiece rang with great beauty lins melodious voice, slightly concerned, old luo, are you alright? did you find anything inside? i found something alright, but its not much. this is a dining floor and entertainment facilities. it doesnt look like a merchant ship for carrying cargo! luo feng replied. this fact was undoubtedly noteworthy to luo feng, as a normal merchant ship would primarily have rooms for storing cargo, not so many entertainment facilities. this ship resembled a luxury liner like the titanic. unfortunately, these wallets contained no identification, but that was to be expected. in that era, many countries didnt even have identity cards. luo feng said, yueting, you all continue to wait. im going to the next level! after speaking, luo feng swam towards the second level, which was much like the third, full of entertainment places and dining rooms. he then made his way to the ships first level. upon entering, he found it incredibly spacious, like a hotel lobby, very expansive. the lobby was semicircular, and luo feng went through the side doors. although the visibility of the light wasnt very high in the deep sea, he could see that the floor was covered with corpses, far more than above. luo feng swam a few meters and came across an oval, long table. he didnt pay much attention at first, but as he swam along, he became puzzled. why were there so many tables here, and why were they so long? it certainly couldnt be a dining area, could it? at that moment, luo fengs eyes were drawn to scattered coins, british shillings, and spanish silver dollars, along with scattered jewelry, pocket watches, and irregularly shaped gold pieces. the gold, with evident cutting marks, ranged from fingernail-sized to as thick as a finger. searching around, luo feng found a square object among the coins, something that seemed out of place. luo feng chuckled, realizing that many people would be familiar with this itarn tt many people might have their eyes light up at the sight of this. now, looking again at the long tables, luo feng began to understand. the light shone over them. indeed. there was a soft drawing on the tables, and although luo feng didnt recognize what was depicted or what type of gambling was played, he could see that the patterns were definitely related to betting. luo feng surmised that this must have been a gambling ship! Chapter 618 - Chapter 618: Gold! Coins! A Casino Afloat! chapter 618: gold! coins! a casino afloat! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation so it was indeed the case, luo feng realized. before him lay a ship entirely dedicated to gambling, and from the scattered coins, he deduced that it likely dated back to around the year 1900. during that era, many countries were still embroiled in war and chaos, but gamblingan activity that had persisted through the agesthrived. luo feng remembered the time when italians, members of the black hand gang, had flooded into america, seizing control of the local gambling industry. they had invested in a grand ship, exclusively designed for offshore gambling. he even recalled a particular incident from the 1920s when the ss monte carlo, one of the black hand gangs gambling ships, had encountered a hurricane and sunk in the coronado sea. it was later discovered and salvaged, revealing a trove of currency, jewelry, and precious metals like gold and silver. in china, during the same period, the green gang, under the leadership of the gold magnate huang jinrong, had dominated the gambling business. however, unlike their foreign counterparts, their operations had not extended to the sea, remaining confined to the mainland. after all, they had powerful backers; wherever they chose to operate, the result was the same. of course, at that moment, luo feng couldnt determine the nationality of the ship. but within that time frame, those who could commission such a grand vessel were undoubtedly among the great powers. he could essentially rule out the countries of france and great britain. the most likely culprit, then, was america. as for why an american ship would venture here, luo feng speculated that the ships owner had invited wealthy individuals from around the world to gamble. or perhaps the ship served as a cruise liner, traveling across the globe. of course, on the surface, it appeared as a cruise ship, but once aboard, it surely offered various indulgences. at that time, global laws and regulations were not as clear-cut, and these gambling ships were notoriously infamous. yet, eradicating the problem at its root was an impossibility. why? because human greed and the desire for instant wealth made the suppression of these establishments futile. unless no one came to gamble, the house would always exist. it was a simple fact: without demand, there would be no supply. if no one played, who would bother to run such a business? even a fool wouldnt engage in something that couldnt turn a profit. regrettably, although the ship was massive, it had met with misfortune and capsized in this desolate place. so many years had passed, and the paper money had long since decayed. the coins, too, were scarce. luo feng felt that the ships value was not substantial. at most, it contained gold bars, cut on the spot depending on the bets. currency of that era was not standardized, and the exchange rates between different countries were chaotic. only gold and silver were universally accepted. one might refuse paper money, but these metals were universally recognized. luo estimated that the gold here might be worth tens of millions, perhaps even a hundred million. but no more. it didnt possess significant salvage value. however, he could search for the place where the gambling ship stored its money; there might be some gains to be had. with that thought, luo feng checked his oxygen tanks pressure. there was still plenty of oxygen left; this time, he had opted for a larger container. luo feng then began to weave through the ships cabins, looking here and there, searching for anything of value. along the way, inside some rooms, he spotted provocative clothing floating in the seawater. clearly, besides gambling, this ship also provided the service of female companionship. after searching for about twenty minutes without significant findings, luo feng decided it was time to leave. upon exiting the cabin and seeing luo fengs silhouette, lin yueting breathed a sigh of relief. after all, their submarine could only watch from outside and couldnt follow him in. yueting, lets head up! luo feng called into his earpiece, and he began to swim upward. their submarine also started to ascend. did you find anything, boss? such a big ship must have lots of treasures, right? at least 10 billion, no less! it looks like a merchant ship, doesnt it? luo feng had only live-streamed the discovery of the sunken ship, stopping once he entered. he feared that he might find something valuable and attract the attention of treasure hunters worldwide. but from what luo feng saw, there was nothing likely to lure too many greedy seekers. the audience in the live-streaming room was now filled with anticipation, envisioning hundreds of chests filled with gold, silver, and jewels. but only luo feng knew that this was an impossibility. has the precision diving suit arrived yet? luo feng asked as soon as he surfaced, aware that their current suits were suitable only for depths of around 100 meters and not very sophisticated. its here! good, lets all go down. you help me search from the first level of the sunken ship! boss, whats down there? luo feng chuckled, of course, a gambling ship! Chapter 619 - Chapter 619: Discovery of a Safe! Rubies! chapter 619: discovery of a safe! rubies! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation what? someone exclaimed, baffled by the revelation. a gambling ship? queried another, disbelief evident in his voice. a collective gasp went around the room, and the corners of the mouths of all the crew members twitched involuntarily. they had considered many scenarios, but this possibility was something they had never imagined. i took a quick look around, luo feng began, his voice taking on a commanding tone. the top two floors are filled with entertainment facilities, and the first floor is a casino. the basement is a storage room. focus your search there to see if theres any money stored! understood! came the immediate reply. well go down right now! luo feng chose not to go down with them. he felt that the gambling ship might not hold many valuable items. what a pity that the cash had rotted away! had it not, the ships value would have been immense. it wasnt that the currency from so many years ago could still be used, but rather that they were collectible coins. in such large quantities, they could surely find many valuable ones. even the ordinary ones were worth something, and selling them would yield a handsome profit. ignoring all else, the cash alone on the gambling ship, those collectible coins, could be worth over a billion. because there was quite a lot of it. collectible coins, over time, could be worth millions or even tens of millions. damn, i really didnt expect it to be a gambling ship! someone exclaimed. yeah, there must be a lot of good stuff inside the gambling ship, right? another crew member speculated. what good stuff? isnt everything electronic payment now? a cynical voice chimed in. hey, youre really something. a shipwreck like this, do you think it sank recently? electronic payment? are you joking? they probably used swiss bank cheques or us dollars! damn, luo feng, hurry up and search, bring it up! cash by the box, we wont be able to carry it all! youre thinking too much; soaked in water, its all rotted away by now! luo feng paid no attention to their chatter, letting them guess and speculate as they pleased. he returned to his room, and seeing the disheveled bed sheets from the previous nights escapades with li shishi, he couldnt help but smile. then, there were the stockings on the sofa. luo feng had enjoyed several styles the night before. without dwelling on the memories, he changed into fresh clothes and headed outside. old luo, arent you going down? lin yueting asked, curiosity in her voice. no need, theres nothing valuable, luo feng shook his head, his voice tinged with disappointment. after all these years, the valuable paper money has become unusable, all rotted into mush. we can only see how much cash was on the ship. its a good thing that its from that era; otherwise, under more stable global conditions, they would have used cash or cheques. transactions in gold would have been impossible. luo fengs reasoning made sense. generally, only when the global situation was unstable, and some countries currencies were not widely accepted, would gold be used. but there were also those who wanted paper money, especially if it was from a relatively stable region. however, in some places where life was too unstable, where even the government was uncertain, people would surely prefer gold. so, both paper money and gold were used in combination. i see, lin yueting said, understanding luo fengs point. she had initially wondered why he hadnt gone down to explore himself, thinking perhaps he was too tired. it turned out there was nothing valuable. just an ordinary gambling ship, with some cash flow on boardwhere was the allure of antiques? an hour later, a few crew members returned from their first salvage operation. they had a net filled with heavy objects: gold, coins, pocket watches, and even a safe. they dumped the contents of the net on the deck. luo feng glanced at the items, all quite ordinary, but his curiosity was piqued by the safe. he crouched down and pulled at the handle, easily opening the safe. luo tipped out the contents and found nothing but some gemstones. he picked one up to examine it. the gemstone was about the size of a fingernail, and its color was a vivid red. the other gemstones were of similar size. these would have been priceless in the past, and even now, they were not cheap. but gems were just gems, not diamonds. unlike gold, which has a fixed and stable value, the value of gemstones has often been inflated by merchants. there were over twenty in the safe, and luo feng estimated that if sold to a jewelry store, they might fetch a few million at best. of course, if you didnt know the right people, a jewelry store could cheat you. but at luo fengs level, they would certainly pay the market price.. Chapter 620 - Chapter 620: The Value of the Ship, Calculated! chapter 620: the value of the ship, calculated! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation although gems were attractive, their value in modern times was not particularly significant. luo feng summoned the crew, instructing them to gather the treasures. after resting for half an hour, they resumed their salvage operation. they stayed at the site for seven or eight days, during which time they retrieved gold and silver jewelry, gems, a few gold coins, and some silver coins. all in all, the total value amounted to around 1.5 small goals, roughly in line with luo fengs estimate. however, compared to the gambling ships massive size, such a payout seemed disappointingly small. they lingered at the site for seven or eight days, retrieving gold, silver jewelry, gems, a few gold coins, and some silver coins. all in all, the total value amounted to around 1.5 small goals, a calculation that closely aligned with luo fengs initial estimate. however, compared to the grandeur of such a massive gambling ship, the bounty seemed disappointingly trivial. a sense of incongruity was palpable. a ship this size, and only this much? im sickened! one crew member exclaimed. its not even as good as the last time, with over 100 sister ships! another chimed in. brother, you know that was more than 100 ships; this is merely one! but this one is much larger, worth several billion. i thought it was normal, but this scant amount is embarrassing! youre aiming high, arent you? the host said its worth over a billion small goals, and you still think its not enough? watching the hosts big appetite for so long, this small dish doesnt satisfy us anymore! exactly! you cant blame us entirely. remember, our old host would find billions in a single tomb; there were even times where he discovered tombs worth hundreds of billions. but now this? how can it not be disappointing? all the treasures had been transported away, and luo feng dined with everyone that evening before announcing, we continue our journey tomorrow! were leaving this place! in the evening, luo feng naturally spent a joyful time playing with li shishi. they were leaving and were no longer busy. there was naturally more time for such activities. the next morning, as they were about to set out, li shishi was still a bit sleepy. luo feng, caring for her, suggested they should reduce their time together but unexpectedly, the young girl countered, refusing. she found pleasure in their current arrangement, enjoying the blend of joy and pain luo feng was left speechless. they sailed all morning, and as the ship was approaching their new home, the captain approached luo feng, asking, boss, should we buy some firearms? huh? luo feng was bewildered. what do we need firearms for? well be passing through the strait of malacca, and there are pirates there! she said, her voice filled with concern. the malacca strait was infamous. many people believed that pirates were relics of ancient times and wouldnt occur in the modern environment. but they still existed, albeit less frequently. luo fengs brow furrowed, ordinary ships cant have guns. lets not break the rules. rules were in place, but they could be circumvented if one wanted to buy firearms, as long as no one knew. however, luo feng didnt want to give his domestic critics any ammunition. those who were jealous of his live streaming and treasure-hunting earnings would surely use this as an excuse to attack him viciously. even if the authorities wanted to protect him, handling such a situation would be difficult since luo feng would indeed be breaking the rules. well stay at the slope near our new home tonight, and you prepare some cash. if there are pirates or something, well just bribe them! luo feng said, looking at his crew. we just harvested a billion, so ill treat you all. choose whatever hotel you like, the best one! after speaking, luo feng whispered to the captain, when selecting a suite, make sure it has a large water bed! li shishi, standing nearby, overheard some of what was said. her face turned red immediately. she knew that luo feng wanted a more romantic couples suite. of course, having some cash on hand was prudent, as pirates were more interested in money than in harming or killing people. as long as you had money, things could be resolved. but if you didnt have money, they would take hostages and then call your family to exchange money for people. that night, the ship arrived at the slope near their new home, and they checked into a luxurious hotel. since they had nothing to do all day, luo feng took li shishi to their couples suite and spent time together. naturally, the night became a bit dull. after all, li shishi was only human and needed to rest until around 11 pm before she could continue to keep luo feng company. old luo, how about going shopping? shishi, lets go together, lin yueting knocked on luo fengs suite door, and he opened it quickly. lin yueting wanted to go shopping but needed suitable companions, so she called luo feng and li shishi. these two were the people she was closest to. luo feng was her good friend, and li shishi treated her particularly well, not targeting her because of her close relationship with luo feng. lin yueting had explained to li shishi that they were just friends. however, when lin yueting walked in and saw their couples water bed, she became shv. there were black silk stockings, maid costumes, and more of course, there were also some massage oils. Chapter 621 - Chapter 621: Entering the Indian Ocean? Pirates Still Exist? chapter 621: entering the indian ocean? pirates still exist? translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation luo feng, its fine, you may go. im feeling a bit weary and need to rest. li shishis words were genuine. she wanted luo feng to go, but not because she wanted him away from her. her primary intention was to create opportunities for him. after all, a content woman does not cling to her lover unduly. as for men, they might have multiple partners, but the key is whether they can attend to all of them and keep them fully satisfied, indeed, relationships among these women can be quite harmonious. what do women truly want? love, perhaps initially. but as time passes, what they often seek is money and companionship, with money being the foundation. companionship doesnt mean spending every moment with her; its about pleasing her in specific ways. if you cant do that, being with her all day is no better than a brief, joyful hour. i have some things to do, luo feng replied, surprising both great beauty lin and li shishi with his refusal. he had almost always agreed to lin yuetings requests in the past. well, alright then, lin yueting said, not pressing the matter, and soon left. at that moment, luo feng had quietly boarded his ship and arranged to meet some associates. have the things i ordered been brought here? luo feng asked a man on the ship. mr. luo, everything you requested has arrived. we can help load them onto the ship, the man replied, referring to the assortment of bows, crossbows, flying knives, long sticks, and other cold weapons that luo feng had requested. though luo feng was prepared to pay cash to avoid any trouble, he wouldnt readily surrender money if he encountered pirates. it would depend on their firepower and strength. if they were formidable, he would yield; if they were ordinary, he might resist. what if they sought not just money, but to kidnap or harm him, or worse, if they fancied li shishi or another woman and planned to abduct her? luo feng would risk everything to protect his women. the next morning, the ship quickly departed singapore. luo feng and li shishi had played until past 1 a.m., enjoying themselves in an environment far superior to the ships bedroom. they had quite a wild time. the next day, luo feng delayed the departure by two hours. many wealthy youngsters assumed that perhaps luo feng and li shishi had simply played too hard. they were accustomed to such behavior. a day later, they arrived at the malacca strait, an area notorious for pirate activity. every crew member, even the wealthy passengers, was on edge that day, but none left the ship, signifying their absolute trust in luo feng. internet users, aware of the unrest in the area, began to express concern: old luo, dont go through there. there are pirates now! pirates still exist? forgive my ignorance! of course, they do! if pirates come, just give them some money, and thatll be it! youre so rich; no problem that money cant solve. if it doesnt, just add more! unlikely, old luo is live streaming! hahaha, do you think they fear exposure? the greater their notoriety, the more proud they feel! thats right, pirates arent scared of these things! time ticked away as luo feng stayed on deck, holding li shishis tender hand, continually reassuring her. not a sign of suspicious activity was detected until late at night. the captain finally relaxed, saying, it seems these pirates are leery of our bosss reputation. they dont dare to act! he suspected that luo fengs live streaming, showcasing his skills and wealth, might have deterred the pirates. perhaps they feared he had acquired formidable weapons and did not dare approach. after all, robbery is about assessing the victims strength and the consequences of the act. some victims, even if weak, might retaliate. and those peoples connections were often too formidable for the pirates to provoke. indeed, many of these pirates were ordinary folk from neighboring countries, with robbery as a sideline. their main occupation was regular work. robbing someone as prominent as luo feng, who was also respected by chinese officials, carried significant risk. they were not emotionless, professional pirates; they had families at home that needed them. the next few days passed without incident, and everyone gradually relaxed. but along the way, they encountered various cargo ships, both large and small. five days later, they left the malacca strait and arrived at the grait straito. ten days after that, they entered the indian ocean Chapter 622 - Chapter 622: Pirates: Stop the Ship, or We’ll Bombard You! chapter 622: pirates: stop the ship, or well bombard you! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation upon entering the indian ocean, luo feng discovered a vast expanse devoid of nations, marked only by desolate islands. commercial vessels were seldom seen. in such a maritime environment, lacking sophisticated navigation instruments, one could easily lose course amidst the boundless sea. should one lose their way, the consequences would be unthinkable. this was a concern in ancient times when venturing out to sea was fraught with peril. nowadays, such problems had been virtually eradicated. thanks to satellite phones, distress calls could be made directly, and coordinates could be easily determined, eliminating any chance of losing ones direction. along the way, luo feng utilized sonar and scanning equipment, ceaselessly sweeping the waters. if a sunken ship were found containing valuable artifacts, he would send men to retrieve them. luo fengs journey was filled with leisurely days spent fishing with lin yueting, sharing jokes, and engaging in conversation. at night, he enjoyed the company of another beautiful young woman, li shishi. such days were undeniably comfortable. yet lin yueting, a great beauty, remained tantalizingly out of reach. boys are often like this, craving what they cannot have, even if its as simple as a touch, although their own skin might feel much the same, though perhaps not as soft as a girls. but why this longing for what always seemed unattainable? in other words, the allure of women was fleeting. it was all about novelty it was all about craving what one could not have. like the old dream of owning a computer to play games every day, only to find that once you had it, the desire waned. or the dream of earning a million, only to discover that once achieved, happiness remained elusive, for the desire for five million took its place. you once lusted after a bmw 5 series, thinking it would help you impress the ladies. but once you owned one, the appeal faded. instead, you might fantasize about a ferrari, sure that it would win over those unattainable goddesses. people were just like that, losing interest once they obtained something. the pursuit was thrilling, and attainment brought temporary satisfaction, but the feeling was fleeting. time went on, and may arrived. luo fengs original plan was to head from south africa to the atlantic ocean. however, after consulting the map, he decided to change course, heading to the arabian sea first, then through the mediterranean sea to the atlantic. one day, after scanning the sea without finding any significant treasures, he leaned back in his deck chair, enjoying the sun with lin yueting and li shishi. the two women occasionally exchanged intimate glances, causing luo feng to notice that lin yueting seemed a bit uneasy. boss, there are pirates! just as luo feng was closing his eyes, savoring the tranquility, the captains voice jolted him awake. luo feng nudged li shishi, who had somehow ended up leaning against him. what? pirates? are you sure? are you mistaken? im not mistaken. these pirates contacted us via radio, demanding that we stop the ship immediately, or else theyll bombard us! the captains voice trembled. naturally, they had considered encountering such dangers but had hoped for the best. what if they didnt run into any trouble? luo feng had offered them an irresistible sum. the captain was paid a million, an income many longed for but few attained, achievable in a short time. the ordinary crew members received three hundred thousand each. it was an excellent income, worth the risk. but now, danger had arrived. how could the captain not panic? holy shit, bombard? luo feng was stunned. dont they know their place? theyre pirates, and theyre threatening to bombard us? you play like this, believe it or not, you wont get to play again, luo feng muttered to himself. luo feng, what should we do? li shishi looked at the man beside her, eyes filled with worry and fear. she was an ordinary girl, and faced with a situation like this, she could only turn to a man, couldnt she? especially when this danger was unlike anything she had faced before. lin yueting also woke up, saying, these pirates are probably just trying to scare us. they dont have the guts to bombard us. even if they have cannons, they wouldnt dare use them, unless they never want to be pirates again! lin yueting had been on many sea expeditions with research ships and had encountered pirates before. they usually wanted money and generally didnt cause much trouble. some pirates were more like beggars, happy to let you pass for a small sum. others were more ferocious, grabbing whatever they could and sometimes taking advantage of beautiful women. depending on the pirates scale, the money they demanded varied. smaller groups, with about five people, might ask for tens of thousands. lin yuetings experiences had only been with such small-scale pirates. her calm voice brought a measure of reassurance to the tense situation, grounding them all in the reality of the moment. but what would happen next was still uncertain.. Chapter 623 - Chapter 623: Pirates Boarding! Luo Feng: Come Aboard Then! chapter 623: pirates boarding! luo feng: come aboard then! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation lin yueting rose from her seat and surveyed the horizon. luo feng, should i negotiate with them? luo feng considered for a moment before shaking his head. no need, ill take care of it. how could he let a woman handle such a matter? if he did, he would hardly be the man he prided himself on being. once he finished speaking, luo feng stood and moved toward the cabin. when will they come, now that the radio message has been sent? we dont know. weve been told to simply wait. well, then we wait. luo feng agreed with a nod. the ship was substantial in size, causing it to move at a leisurely pace. many might assume that warships, being technologically advanced, should be fast. however, this is a misconception. large warships and aircraft carriers are, in reality, quite slow. their size is their downfall. these vessels are operational units on the sea, consistently dispatching fighter jets, helicopters, and reconnaissance aircraft. their role also includes stabilizing the rear and providing artillery deterrence. hence, speed isnt their primary focus. if one seeks speed on the sea, its found in smaller vessels, particularly speedboats. they are the fastest. its similar to wondering why a motorcycle isnt the fastest vehicle on land. good heavens, are actual pirates approaching? weve reached the indian ocean and encountered pirates, despite encountering none around the malacca strait! the malacca strait is home to minor pirates who refrain from causing too much trouble. here, however, we face authentic, high -profile pirates. these individuals are audacious, willing to take on anything! why halt the ship? i believe wed be better off continuing our journey. indeed, why should we wait for them? its as if weve taken leave of our senses. what good can come from negotiating with pirates? concern pervaded the atmosphere as everyone voiced their thoughts. they could no longer afford to joke, given the gravity of their situation. in the vast sea, any rescue would arrive too late. moreover, even if a rescue team were dispatched from china, it would arrive too late. as for other countries? sure, they may respond due to humanitarian concerns, but theres no telling how quickly they would act. after all, you arent their citizens, right? why place your safety in their hands? approximately ten nautical miles from luo fengs location, a fifty-meter long merchant ship emerged, eerily floating on the sea. moving at a speed of 40 knots per hour, the ship was headed towards luo fengs vessel. aboard the speedboat were five men, each sporting a rifle around their neck, grenades at their waist, sunglasses on their faces, and a cigar between their teeth. all five were tall and robust, with three of them being particularly muscular black men. thats the treasure king, currently the wealthiest treasure hunter in china! hahaha, i never imagined wed encounter the treasure king on the high seas. im a fan of his. later, i must take a photo with him. i havent watched his live streams recently; i had no idea he was at sea! dont forget our mission; we are pirates! true, but even a thief has a code. were merely demanding money. luo feng will surely understand. the five men conversed enthusiastically on the boat, as though they were on their way to meet a celebrity rather than commit a robbery. on the other side, luo feng watched the boat approaching from a distance. the ships captain spoke up nervously, boss, theyre on their way. whats our plan? damn, theyre really here. i see them! be careful, host. do whatever you can to avoid conflict. give them whatever they ask for. its not as though youre short of money. does the host have his machete with him? ive seen it in the tombs before. its rather formidable. could it help us deal with these guys? youre overthinking it. no matter how powerful that thing is, its just a melee weapon. the other side has firearms. a machete against rifles? your imagination is quite something! i believe its better not to resist, and certainly not to brandish any weapons. that could provoke them! luo feng quietly observed the rapidly approaching speedboat. one of the pirates stood up and shouted, hey, mr. luo, allow us to board your ship! luo feng responded with a faint smile and a nod, alright. this left everyone dumbstruck. what the hell? hes actually inviting them on board? does the host actually want to be robbed by pirates? i dont understand at all. what does that faint smile mean? could it be that the host is already confident of victory and isnt afraid of them? confident of victory, my foot! none of us have firearms. even if we outnumber them, we cant win! i think the host is just being polite. as long as we remain courteous, they might just take some money and leave. an aggressive approach could escalate the situation. that sounds plausible. a few minutes later, the pirates finally boarded. the crew members were fraught with nerves.. Chapter 624 - Chapter 624: You Want So Much Money? Can You Handle chapter 624: you want so much money? can you handle it all? translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation the pirates made their presence known soon enough. one of them, recognizing the anxiety permeating the air, addressed the crowd. everybody, calm down. i understand that for many of you, this is your first brush with such a situation, and feeling nervous is expected. just think of us as passersby collecting a toll. were only interested in money, we dont harm people. its our professional ethic. your safety is our primary concern, absolute safety. but remember, money is non-negotiable. damn, these pirates are alarmingly professional! its as though the world has civilized even pirates! something about a pirate saying this doesnt sit right! do you think old luo hired actors? are we in the middle of a live-action role-play? would hired actors use actual guns? how can you tell if theyre real or fake? cant you see? its glaringly obvious! with these words, the viewers began to buzz, their tension slightly diffused. one pirate glanced at the drone hovering above and proclaimed, hello, everyone, i am a fan of luo feng. i watch his live streams every day! the viewers were dumbstruck. luo feng was no less speechless. damn, you look nothing like a fan. lin yueting, a striking beauty, rolled her eyes, appearing somewhat sympathetic toward luo feng are all your fans this intense? weinach, lets focus on business! one of his crew members interrupted. suddenly recalling, weinach retorted, jack, dont just blurt out my name like that; it could blow our cover, you fool! shut up, his comrade snapped back impatiently, stepping forward and demanding, luo feng, surrender all the treasures you found on the gambling ship! luo fengs brow furrowed. he had anticipated needing a million in cash, assuming it would be sufficient to placate these pirates. but their demands far exceeded his expectations, which irked luo feng. they had agreed on a modest toll, but why were they now demanding so much? all of it? absolutely, all of it! luo feng fell silent at their demand. the combined value of these treasures was around a hundred million. if he surrendered everything, wouldnt his previous salvage operation be a futile endeavor? observing luo fengs silence, the pirates voice hardened, laced with an undercurrent of threat. mr. luo, weve made it clear that we only want money. it would be wise for you to heed our words and cooperate. luo feng glanced at their yacht and responded, the treasures are plentiful. can your yacht accommodate them all? the pirates were caught off guard. they hadnt considered this predicament. indeed, there were too many items, too many to transport in one go. what should they do? was it even feasible to transport everything back now? how about two boxes of gold? luo feng proposed abruptly. this suggestion incensed the pirates. mr. luo, are you treating us like beggars? we demand all of it. do you understand? all of the treasures! although, deep down, they were ecstatic. two boxes of gold equated to an enormous sum of money. but their greed was insatiable. they wanted more. huh! luo fengs expression hardened. he didnt view these five pirates as a threat. if a fight ensued, he was confident they wouldnt even have a chance to fire their weapons. however, there might be more pirates than just these five. damn, these pirates are crossing a line! werent they asking for a toll? why do they want so much? im furious, kill them! stream their deaths while youre at it! lin yueting, too, was infuriated, youre asking for too much! take them to collect everything. give them everything! luo feng gestured dismissively. about half an hour later, all the treasures from the ship were transported onto the deck. seeing the vast treasure, the five pirates were nearly blinded the gold coins, banknotes, silver coins, when combined, weighed around 3000 kilograms. this sum was equivalent to their earnings for several years. pulling off this heist meant they could live comfortably for a few years. being a pirate was indeed a feast or famine profession. but there was a problem. they had only brought a small yacht. how could they haul away all these items? one of the pirates picked up a satellite phone and dialed a number. a few minutes later, the pirate put down the phone and announced, ill take some back first, others will come for you later. their boss had dispatched three other yachts. if they divided the load into four, they could transport everything. the other pirates had no objections. the treasure was paramount, and they agreed. after all, they were safe on the ship. these people were nothing more than lambs awaiting slaughter.. Chapter 625 - Chapter 625: Pirate Gold! Amulets! Passes! chapter 625: pirate gold! amulets! passes! translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation all you sailors, bring those items onto the ship for me! the pirates began to issue orders, exploiting luo fengs crew as their workforce. we need a break, we cant continue like this! the crew members implored. give them a rest. you guys can manage this yourselves, the load isnt that heavy! luo feng interjected, observing their plight. alright then, well handle it ourselves. seeing luo fengs acquiescence, they decided not to make the situation tougher for the crew. lin yueting turned to luo feng and asked, are we just going to let them take everything? what other choice do we have? luo feng shrugged helplessly. lin yueting fell silent. she felt the pirates were demanding too much, taking treasures worth over a hundred million just like that. after approximately ten minutes, some of the treasure had already been loaded onto their speedboat. one of the pirates declared, luo feng, we appreciate your cooperation. youre the most generous tycoon ive ever met! luo feng merely responded with a smile, choosing to remain silent. the pirate broke into a hearty laugh, clapped luo feng on the shoulder, and told his comrades, you all keep an eye on them here, im heading off first, but ill be back soon! afterwards, he jumped into the speedboat and departed. damn it, theyre really pushing us around! stand your ground, dont be so submissive! do you really want our host to die? this money is nothing to the host, its better to buy peace than court disaster! damn, these pirates are so brazen, i really want to teach them a lesson! well, you can only fantasize. how can you do anything while sitting at home in front of your phone or computer? luo feng wasnt defenseless, he was just pondering whether to retaliate. the money was a secondary issue, but the pirates behavior was profoundly irritating. their way of conducting business was thoroughly displeasing. luo feng looked at the pirates lounging on the ground and asked, how long have you all been pirates? seven years! a pirate responded. is piracy a profitable profession? luo feng questioned. absolutely! being a pirate is far more profitable than holding a regular job! the pirate retorted with a hint of pride, i make hundreds of thousands, sometimes even millions, quite easily each year! sometimes, if im fortunate, that figure is in us dollars! luo feng was taken aback, so you guys do make a lot! he then continued, there are only five of you. even if each of you makes a million, thats just five million a year, right? on the whole, thats not much. it just appears a lot when divided among the five of you. hearing this, a pirate grew indignant, five people? were not just five people. can a group of five be called pirates? the other three pirates laughed, were genuine pirates. we belong to a pirate ship. our crew comprises forty to fifty people! luo feng gave an awkvvard smile, he hadnt anticipated such a large number. but his intention was to determine their numbers, why else would he ask? at that moment, luo feng started to formulate a plan. activate a level 15 scan! luo feng was secretly thrilled. if there were treasure markers present, he could determine whether the three ships sent by the pirates were nearing him. however, at that point, a pirate approached him, pulled out a gold coin made of pure gold, and handed it to luo feng, luo feng, this is from our captain. you must accept it. what is this? luo feng was genuinely intrigued. were these people being courteous? did they actually have a gift for him? the pirate chuckled and declared arrogantly, its a pirate gold coin. you can consider it an amulet, a pass, that allows you to traverse the seas. the next time you pass this place, just display this coin, and you can pass safely. if you encounter other pirates, you can show them this coin, and they will let you pass! so, its a receipt, right? robbed once, cant be robbed a second time within a certain period. even among themselves, they cant rob a second time. luo feng understood, they were nurturing these people. if they frightened everyone away, making them too scared to pass through here, chose to avoid business, and refused to cross this area, then their livelihood would be in jeopardy. on the other hand, if they encountered pirates who werent too harsh and allowed people to make a living, people would still dare to traverse this area. then, please extend my thanks to your captain! luo feng continued to smile. im astounded! im not astounded, im amused! is there really such a thing as a pass? is it made of pure gold? does it matter whether its pure gold or not? how much gold can a billion however, ten minutes later, the three ships they had dispatched arrived. they began to load the goods. boss, should we leave? the crew seemed to heave a sigh of relief. no, lets rest here for a day, luo feng said in an unchanging tone. Chapter 626 - Chapter 626: Pirates Multiply! Wave After Wave! Luo Feng Continues to Pay! Chapter 626: Pirates Multiply! Wave After Wave! Luo Feng Continues to Pay! Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation After the pirates made their departure, Luo Feng found himself tracking the shifting positions of the treasure markers. They moved southeast. Roughly two hours passed The treasure markers halted at a certain location. Luo Feng made a mental note of this point. Checking the time, he realized it was already afternoon. Does the host seem upset? Hes been standing there, lost in thought, just gazing at the direction the pirates took off in! Hes out of options, really. Even if hes upset, what can he do? He should abandon this voyage and head home. Land, home, anywhere is safer than here! Thats a certainty. If he were at home, safety wouldnt be an issue! The consensus was that Luo Feng must be seething, his mood understandably low. However, Luo Feng was merely studying the direction of their departure, pinpointing their location. Once the location was confirmed, he planned to embark tonight. To the minor pirates, if their demands were modest, he could spare them a million as an act of charity. Let them carry on with their lives. But if they exhibited greed, that was something he would not tolerate. Luo Feng would not appease them. Given their small numbers, Luo Feng was capable of resisting, could easily overcome them, dispatching them to their maker. But he refrained. Naturally, he was biding his time for this moment. If they dared to demand such an outrageous sum, they must be prepared to pay the price for their actions. After all, they couldnt fault him for abandoning the code of honor among warriors. Just as he was about to retreat to his cabin to prepare, the captain dashed over in a state of panic, blurting out, Boss, the pirates the pirates are on their way! What pirates? Luo Feng queried, puzzled. Just now, some pirates reached out to us, demanding a hundred million or threatening to bombard our ship! Luo Fengs eyelids twitched. These men were indeed audacious. Did they always pick on the perceived weak? He realized that his swift compliance in giving money earlier had only fueled the other pirates greed. After all, the vast ocean was teeming with more than just one wave of pirates. Had there been no live pirate broadcasts, it would have been fine. But with live broadcasts, the spectacle of pirate robberies was broadcast live. Witnessing this, other pirates were bound to swoop in for their share. Predictably, more would follow. What did they say exactly? Luo Feng queried. They told us to sail thirty nautical miles west and halt there! Alright, inform them Ill be there tomorrow! Boss, you Its alright, just relay my message to them. If theyre only after money, well give it to them! Luo Feng chuckled lightly, his tone nonchalant. The captain could only respond with a resigned smile, nod, and then attend to his duties. Damn, the host seems to have terrible luck, doesnt he? How come hes being targeted for robbery again? Exactly, the blasted pirates in the Indian Ocean, why are there so many? Im flabbergasted, damn it! Has the host ever been dealt a bad hand? Can he really endure this? Everyone was livid. If it happened once, it was tolerable, but the incidents were recurring! Were they trying to drive him to his wits end? From the looks of it, they seemed intent on robbing the host clean. Once this wave passed, would the next wave promptly follow? They didnt have to wait long. About half an hour later, the captain found them, Boss, another group of pirates has contacted us! Right, give them the money! By seven in the evening, the darkness had settled. By now, Luo Feng had been contacted by over a dozen pirate groups, each demanding money. While the sum they demanded wasnt enormousmerely a hundred million the sheer number of requests was overwhelming. Eleven groups in total, adding up to a whopping 1.1 billion. Luo Fengs expression remained impassive. He instructed the captain to respond to these pirates, assuring them of payment, but requesting them to waithe intended to deal with them one by one. The pirates were understanding and patient. At first glance, they appeared like friendly pirates with a certain camaraderie, far from the image of ruthless robbers. However, the international online community was already in an uproar. Luo Feng had run into a swarm of pirates in the Indian Ocean, with the cumulative toll fee soaring to 1.1 billion. The internet was awash with vitriol, cries for someone to annihilate them resonating across platforms. But there was no response. After all, this was international waters. Who would undertake such a thankless task? Since they hadnt encroached upon anyones territorial waters, how could they be apprehended? Luo Feng was already prepared to end the live broadcast. With a creak, he pushed open the door, and simultaneously, a nearby door swung openit was the beautiful Lin making her appearance. Lin Yueting cast a glance at him, noting Luo Feng fully armed as if ready to venture out. She asked curiously, Arent you going to sleep? Im stepping out for a bit! Huh? Lin Yueting expressed surprise, This is the sea. Where are you heading? Grasping his Jungle Blade and a bow and a quiver of arrow, Luo Feng grinned and said, Of course, to play the role of a pirate for a bit! Great Beauty Lin was taken aback for a few seconds, then quickly composed herself.. Far from panic, her beautiful eyes sparkled slightly, Can I come too? Chapter 627 - Chapter 627: Arrival at the Pirate’s Lair! Seizing Your Treasures! Chapter 627: Arrival at the Pirates Lair! Seizing Your Treasures! Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Are you coming too? Luo Feng found himself at a loss for words. This big-bosomed woman. Her reaction was not what Luo Feng had anticipated. Luo Feng looked at Lin Yueting, unsure of how to respond. Lin Yueting suddenly furrowed her brow and said, That wont work. We dont have any firearms or ammunition As if possessed, Luo Feng pulled out the Jungle Blade he was holding, But we do have a machete! Upon seeing this, Lin Yueting fell momentarily silent. A knife wont help us. Besides, we dont even know where they are, do we? Lin Yueting expressed her concerns. The plan seemed sound, but reality was often harsh. Not to mention the issue with weapons, even locating these people was a significant challenge. I know where they are, but you began Luo Feng. You do? Yes, I do. But you need to understand, its incredibly dangerous for you to accompany me, Luo Feng warned. I can help by steering the boat. Once we arrive, Ill stay on the boat while you go. I promise not to cause any trouble, and when its all over, I can even help you escape! Lin Yueting, her beautiful eyes fixed on Luo Feng, looked so pitiful that it was quite moving. Alright, then. Come with me! Unable to resist the allure of this stunning woman, Luo Feng relented after a moments hesitation. Wonderful! Lin Yueting clenched her small fist. She loved the thrill of it all. The idea of fighting pirates was just too exciting. As she contemplated the thrilling scenario that lay ahead, her body began to tremble with anticipation. Okay, go change your outfit. Make it something a bit more stylish! Luo Feng chuckled, feeling somewhat off-kilter himself. They were about to confront pirates, and yet, they were reacting this way? It was madness. He must have been influenced by her, developing a taste for the thrill. Alright, Ill go for something more stylish. Lin Yueting nodded and quickly returned to her room, emerging a few minutes later. Luo Feng gave her a once-over. She was clad in form-fitting jeans and a white t-shirt. He handed her a dagger, instructing, Keep this for self-defense. He also passed her a drone. Remember to follow my instructions and avoid rash actions, he cautioned. Understood! Upon seeing the drone, Lin Yueting asked, Are we going to live-stream this? No, its for reconnaissance, Luo Feng clarified. After all, knowing ones enemy was half the battle won. Although Luo Feng felt confident that he could easily wipe out these people, he knew he couldnt afford to be careless. Especially since they were armed. They quickly made their exit. Upon leaving, they bumped into a group of sailors engaged in a card game. Seeing the duo ready to set sail, the sailors looked quite puzzled. Boss, where are you guys headed? The captain, having noticed, approached them to inquire. Just settling some personal issues. Huh What personal issues? Is this going to turn violent? And they were in the open sea. Who were they seeking revenge against? It wasnt until they saw the two descending the ladder and boarding the small boat that the captain realized what was happening. Boss, where are you heading? the captain called out. Just stay on Experiment 1, and Ill be back soon. Luo Feng had taken it easy today. He and Shishi were usually intimate every day, but not today. You could imagine, Luo Feng had conserved a lot of energy. All for the purpose of seeking out pirates. Having said that, Lin Yueting, appearing determined, steered the small boat in the direction indicated by Luo Feng. The pirate ship was about fifteen kilometers away. The pair sailed through the darkness of the night, not going too fast. After all, the visibility was significantly low. In the pitch-black night, with reflections sparkling off the waters surface, the sea seemed as if dusted with a layer of silvery frost. Soon, their small boat reached an island. Old Luo, theres an island! Lin Yueting exclaimed, somewhat surprised. Hehe, those must be the pirate ships! Luo Feng pointed ahead. Following his direction, Lin Yueting spotted a merchant ship, approximately fifty meters long. Beside the ship were docked six small yachts. Their equipment was thoroughly comprehensive. Luo Fengs small boat slowly approached the shore. His eyes, sharp as an eagles, scanned the surroundings. But he found no one. This island must be the pirates hideout. It was quite remarkable that they had managed to establish a base at sea. After their boat had docked, they were roughly five hundred meters away from the pirate ship. Given their distance and the ambient environment, even if they were to shout at the top of their lungs, it was doubtful the pirates would hear anything. What should we do now, Luo? Lin Yueting, unsure of their next move, asked. Dont panic, Luo Feng casually replied, then commanded, Initiate a Level 10 scan! Luo Feng sat on the small boat, calmly awaiting the completion of the scan. Soon, numerous treasure points appeared on the island. Among them was one located approximately two kilometers inside the island, densely packed with treasure markers. Luo Fengs eyes brightened slightly. It seemed that this time, there was going to be an extra haul. Chapter 628 - Chapter 628: Claiming the Pirates’ Treasure! Chapter 628: Claiming the Pirates Treasure! Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Firstly, lets use the drone to scout the ship, Luo Feng suggested to Lin Yueting. Alright! Nodding in agreement, Lin quickly launched the drone into the sky, aiming it towards the pirate ship. Luo Feng observed the live feed from the drone on his phone. Five pirates were visible on the ship, lounging on chairs and feasting on meat and wine. Elsewhere, a group of pirates seemed to be engrossed in a game of cards. After hovering for about ten minutes, the drone recorded two more pirates emerging from the ships cabin. From what weve seen, there are about 15 pirates on board. If this group totals 40, there must be 25 more somewhere else! Luo Feng deduced, casting a glance at the golden light on the island. Lets send the drone there. Okay! Lin Yueting agreed, guiding the drone towards the illuminated area. A few minutes later, Luo Fengs drone reached its destination. Through the drones camera, a collection of buildings came into view. Although not grand, the structures had the appearance of a small village. Notably, the lights were on in these houses, indicating the presence of electricity. Why are there houses here? Lin Yueting asked, surprised. Luo Feng, however, was less taken aback. Given their ship was anchored here, this place was likely a makeshift base, unless the islands discovery was purely coincidental. Moreover, the houses were constructed from subpar materials, more like a childs stack of blocks than a sturdy edifice. The drone hovered over the area for a while, durinq which Luo Fenz spotted seven or eight men, casually smoking and drinking. Little Lin, wait here for me. Remember, no wandering around, okay? Luo Feng cautioned as he stood up. Alright, be careful! Lin Yueting responded. I will. But make sure the drone follows me and keeps recording! It was a moment Luo Feng didnt want to miss documenting. Okay, understood! Somewhat bemused, Lin Yueting followed his instructions. Shortly after, Luo Feng was on his way towards the islands beach. Instead of heading to the pirate ship, he intended to investigate the cluster of houses first. His plan was to deal with the inhabitants there before handling the remaining pirates. On the island, Luo Feng moved swiftly. The drone overhead, with its sophisticated camouflage, resembled an owl. Even if spotted, it wouldnt raise suspicions. Of course, the drones internal machinery noise was effectively muffled, making it inaudible unless one was in close proximity. Such incredible speed! Lin Yueting, seated on a small boat by the sea, watched Luo Fengs video feed with astonishment. The two-kilometer distance was but a brief journey for Luo Feng. Soon, he came upon the houses. In the darkness, the lights from the homes glowed brightly. Luo Feng stationed himself behind a large tree, quietly observing the houses. After about five minutes, Luo Feng spotted a tall black man exiting a house, a cigarette and a beer in hand, engaged in a loud conversation with another man. You know, this Luo Feng is a wimp. We should have demanded more from him. Hes loaded, and he would never dare to resist! I heard Luo Feng is a formidable fighter. I had such high expectations, but hes been a disappointment! You dont know the half of it. Those Chinese folks, theyre all talk. Remember that martial arts master, Ma, who ended up a laughingstock? Haha, I remember him. What a joke! A man in his sixties or seventies, claiming to be a martial arts master, only to be knocked out with a single punch by a youngster. Luo Feng was taken aback. They had taken his treasure and still dared to belittle him? They claimed they were his fans. Had they turned against him just because he had shown some restraint? He couldnt let that pass. We asked too little from him. I bet if we had demanded a billion, he would have given it to us out of fear! I was thinking the same. We should tell the boss tomorrow about going back and asking for more money. That way, we could retire right here! At that moment, the black man on the left felt a pat on his shoulder. He turned around and saw a familiar face. Due to his inebriation, he didnt recognize the man immediately. You Who are you? Im your worst nightmare! With a smirk, Luo Feng delivered a punch to the mans gut. The man instantly doubled over, his eyes bulging and his mouth agape, resembling a curled shrimp. Clearly, the force of Luo Fengs punch had caught him off guard. Immediately following, Luo Feng landed an elbow strike, instantly flooring him.. Chapter 629 - Chapter 629: Luo Feng’s Mighty Power! Taking on 20 Men Alone! Chapter 629: Luo Fengs Mighty Power! Taking on 20 Men Alone! Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Meanwhile, the other man had been watching Luo Feng intently. Now, he reacted and moved to attack Luo Feng. But Luo Feng was faster. His fist swung out, contorting the mans face in an instant. Droplets of saliva flew out from the impact. Having dealt swiftly with these two, Luo Feng could not be bothered to hide their unconscious bodies in the underbrush. He left them to sleep off their impending headaches. At first, Luo Feng had considered being more cautious, perhaps employing some stratagem, a taste of the thirty-six stratagems, perhaps. But now, he saw there was no need for such complications. Schemes were the resort of those lacking in power, or those unwilling to pay a certain price. But Luo Feng was more formidable than they were. He was not just their equal, he was their superior, entirely overpowering them. What good would a gun do them? It didnt make them invincible. Many times on television, gun-wielding villains were defeated by unarmed heroes. Some might find that unbelievable. Yet, when ones combat prowess reached a terrifying level, it was entirely possible to overcome an armed opponent. After incapacitating his opponents, Luo Feng crouched down to inspect them. Finding no guns, he deduced they felt safe and relaxed on the island. Their sense of security was such that they even disarmed while drinking. Stepping over the unconscious bodies, Luo Feng entered the house. Inside, several men were drinking. Another room held a table full of men engrossed in a feast. In total, there were about twenty men, likely all the pirates from this crew. Without hesitation, Luo Feng marched in and landed a powerful blow to the back of a mans head. The sudden assault left several men unconscious. The men in the adjacent room, in their drunken stupor, finally realized the danger. They yelled, Intruder! Intruder! Who is he? How did he get in? Hes Asian! Wait, isnt that Luo Feng? Their confusion was palpable. They couldnt figure out how this man had infiltrated their hideout, an island so secret it wasnt even on any map. How did he get past their numerous crew members? Capture Luo Feng! a burly black man barked, issuing orders. Hes here for revenge, to reclaim his treasure! The pirates, formidable fighters in their own right, swarmed Luo Feng. But in the narrow confines of the house, their numerical advantage worked against them. Get the guns! one man shouted. No, we need him alive! the burly man countered. Once we capture him, we can force him to reveal the location of his treasure! Realizing the pirates wouldnt be firing their guns, Luo Feng knew that any noise wouldnt reach the pirate ship three kilometers away. He had no fear of backup coming to their aid. As his men fell one by one, the burly man began to panic. He rushed toward a small room where their clothes and guns were kept. Discovering the location of the firearms, Luo Feng quickly blocked the entrance. He was unafraid of the pirates makeshift weaponstables, chairs, and ceramic bowls. Without their guns, they were no match for him. Damn, Luo Feng can really fight, the burly man muttered, recalling their earlier drunken conversation about Luo Feng being weak. They were eating their words now. In about two minutes, Luo Feng prevented any of the pirates from entering the room with the guns. Once hed secured the door, he quickly dispatched the remaining pirates. Luo Fengs combat prowess was truly formidable, with mastery over various martial arts like Tai Chi, inch punch, and taekwondo. If the pirates had managed to get their guns, Luo Feng would have used his Swallowtail Hoe. Its lethal force was not to be underestimated, but Luo Feng was wary of killing them. After making sure there were no other pirates in the vicinity, Luo Feng finally relaxed. They had likely gathered here for a feast, celebrating their recent acquisition of a large amount of treasure. This reminded Luo Feng of a tactic from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, where an enemy camp was attacked during a celebration. Such surprise attacks often yielded unexpected results. Luo Feng then proceeded towards the treasure. He pushed open the door of a large room, revealing rows of large boxes.. Chapter 630 - Chapter 630: The Pirates’ Treasure! Cash, Gold Bars, Diamonds, Pearls! Chapter 630: The Pirates Treasure! Cash, Gold Bars, Diamonds, Pearls! Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Among these chests, some contained treasures that had been stolen from Luo Feng, while others were filled with food reservescanned goods, beverages, and fresh water. Naturally, several suitcases were also present. Luo Feng discovered, upon opening them, they were packed with stacks of US dollars. Each suitcase held about 2 million dollars, and there were about twenty such cases. After inspecting each suitcase, Luo Feng found them all to be brimming with US dollars. In total, there were approximately 40 million US dollars, converting to Chinese currency, this equated to 280 million yuan. It was clear that these pirates were extremely wealthy. But that was not the end of it. Within the room, there were wooden chests. Upon opening them, gold bars gleamed from within. Over thirty chests held gold bars, revealing this room as the pirates storehouse. Their wealth, accumulated over many years, was stored here, Luo Feng calculated the worth of these national currencies, gold bars, pearls, diamonds, and so forth. In total, their value was around 200 million US dollars, which converted to Chinese currency, was around 1.4 billion yuan. Theres too much to take all at once, Luo Feng remarked. He cast a longing look at the treasures, wishing for a space ring from the novels he readif he had one, he could instantly become rich. Unfortunately, such things did not exist in reality. But it didnt matter, the treasure was here, and it wasnt going anywhere. Luo Feng also found an armory stocked with firearms of all kinds: rifles, machine guns, pistols, and even grenades, along with an ample supply of bullets. In no time, Luo Feng picked suitable weapons for himself and was fully armed. A rifle over his shoulder, a small pistol at his waist, and a Nepalese army knife in hand, he set off. Having dealt with the pirates on the island, Luo Feng turned his attention to the sea. He pointed in its direction, prompting Lin Yueting to maneuver the drone accordingly. Lin Yueting was in awe of Luo Fengs prowess. He had single-handedly taken down more than twenty people. Seeing the pirates bound by Luo Feng, Little Lin felt a surge of adrenaline, a desire to join him. However, she knew that in this dangerous situation, she would be more of a hindrance than a help. Ten minutes later, Luo Feng reached the shore. He squinted at the distant pirate ship. From his vantage point, he couldnt see or hear anyone on the ship. Undeterred, he stealthily approached, pistol in hand. From the drones perspective, Lin Yueting could see that the pirates were all relaxed, drinking and chatting. Despite their apparent lack of concern, she couldnt help feeling anxious. If Luo Feng was discovered, he would undoubtedly face mortal danger. After all, he had discovered their hideout, and pirates were known to kill to protect their secrets. This was their sanctuary. Once a person, or a group of people, lose their sanctuary, they could abandon all restraint. In the past, the common people revolted because they had no way to live; their refuge was gone, so they stood up and resisted the government. Please, let nothing happen to you, Luo Feng, Lin Yueting prayed silently, her voice barely a whisper. She regretted letting Luo Feng come here. They were both mad. But now, Luo Feng had already climbed aboard the ship using a hanging ladder. He planned to act in the cabin first, dealing with those inside before handling those outside. After sneaking into the cabin, Luo Feng found the pirates unaware and relaxed, without much vigilance. Perhaps they believed their location was safe, that no one had discovered their secluded island. But Luo Feng was exceptional. As long as they took his treasure, he could use his advantage to find their hideout. Of course, Luo Fengs scanning wasnt a one-time guarantee of success. Instead, he constantly scanned. If Luo Fengs scan had a range of 5 kilometers, then he would keep an eye on his stolen treasure. And when that treasure left the 5 -kilometer range, Luo Feng would extend the range to 6 kilometers. Then when it exceeded that range again, Luo Feng would further extend the scan. In the end, after a scan of 10 kilometers, he finally discovered their hideout, since the treasures location had stopped moving. Bang. After entering the cabin, Luo Feng launched an attack on the two men drinking inside. With a bang, one of them was knocked out cold. Then another bang, and with a flurry of punches and kicks, both men were quickly subdued. Are those two starting to smash bottles inside again? Dont worry about it, lets all go wild today! Ive got a bad feeling about this, Hehe, youre overthinking it. Were on the most secluded island in the world. Were safe.. Chapter 631 - Chapter 631: Luo Feng’s Frightening Prowess! The Divine Relic, the Swallowtail Hoe! Chapter 631: Luo Fengs Frightening Prowess! The Divine Relic, the Swallowtail Hoe! Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Luo Feng persistently searched through the cabins of the ship. The individuals on the deck would have to wait; his immediate concern was to scour every corner of the ship, leaving no stone unturned. Those on the deck were plainly visible, while those hidden within the cabins were out of sight. Luo Feng prioritized the latter. Swiftly, he spotted two men of African descent, both absorbed in their solitary drinking. He began to approach them. However, these two men had grown suspicious due to the unusual sounds from the nearby cabin, which hardly resembled the drunken commotion they were accustomed to. Consequently, they were on high alert. Luo Its Luo Feng! Luo Feng is here! As Luo Feng stealthily infiltrated their vicinity, the two men began to shout. People from the deck and other rooms hurriedly converged, forming a barricade around Luo Fengs cabin. Luo Feng, what brings you here? A muscular man of African descent queried, his eyes filled with curiosity as he surveyed Luo Feng. He was puzzled about how Luo Feng had managed to track them down. Luo Feng didnt respond directly to the question. Instead, he offered a faint smile and posed a question of his own, Do you plan to surrender willingly, or do I have to make you? The man noticed Luo Fengs gun and a shiver of apprehension ran through him. Luo Feng, whats going through your mind? Are you plotting to reclaim all the treasures? Thats unacceptable. Were pirates; we need money to survive. And youve already paid us! Luo Feng responded with a chuckle, In reality, I had set aside an advance of one million for you. But your demands exceeded my expectations! Since youve chosen to flout the rules, I see no reason to exercise diplomacy. Today, Im not just here to retrieve my treasure; Im also here to seize yours as a form of interest. Upon hearing Luo Fengs words, the men scoffed dismissively. One of them retorted, Luo Feng, we admire your audacity, confronting us single-handedly. However, its regrettable that we pirates have a rule: we never return what we seize. No sooner had he finished speaking than they began drawing their weapons, slowly edging towards Luo Feng. Luo Feng gripped his weapon tighter. He hadnt anticipated being surrounded, rendering his gun seemingly futile. After all, his true magical weapon was the Swallowtail Hoe A tool that could stave off death. Casually, he tossed aside his small handgun. Then Luo Feng drew out the compact hoe hed been carrying on his back Luo Feng, youre violating the rules of fair play. We had completed our transaction. I took your money and let you go. Now youve come seeking us out, injuring my men in the process. Dont blame me for my impending ruthlessness! The leading man barked, signaling his henchmen. Bang, bang, bang. Gunshots ricocheted across the island. However, Luo Feng quickly found cover. Furthermore, the Swallowtail Hoe proved instrumental in deflecting the bullets. The way Luo Feng brandished the Swallowtail Hoe, as witnessed in Cao Caos tomb, was akin to a divine apparition. He hurled his Jungle Blade, felling one. He flung his Kukri, downing another. His throws, both precise and forceful, never ceased. This way, he managed to eliminate several of the opponents. With the Swallowtail Hoe at his disposal, Luo Feng had no fear of being shot while launching projectiles from behind cover. Soon, when fewer than half a dozen men remained, Luo Feng emerged. He sauntered towards these men. Luo We We surrender! We surrender! The leading man was now trembling. He had never encountered such a formidable opponent who could remain unscathed despite facing a dozen of his men. Heh, surrender, you dont wish to die, do you? Then it will depend on your performance. Follow me to the island, transfer the treasure onto the ship. Dont slack off or resist. Youre aware of my capabilities! Luo Feng chuckled, and his laughter, coupled with his daunting prowess, sent chills down the pirates spines. Half an hour later, Luo Feng, with his captives in tow, arrived at a cluster of huts. Seeing their comrades bound, everyone was curious. How had Luo Feng managed all this? Alone? Why was he so formidable? They were aware that their numbers here far exceeded those on the ship. The ship was undoubtedly occupied by senior members of the pirate group, while here were the lowly foot soldiers, the most populous. Soon, two hours passed. The group on the shore watched as their pirate ship slowly sailed into the pitch-black sea. Despair filled the pirates eyes. Theres no need for farewells. This is far enough. Head back. Thanks for the interest. Remember, never meddle with someone you cant afford to offend. Initially letting you off wasnt an act of cowardice. You merely overstepped your bounds, and I felt you needed a lesson! Luo Feng glanced at the people on the shore, laughing, and broadcasted his message into the night sky through a megaphone. The pirates were seething. But they couldnt provoke someone possessing such power. His decision to spare their lives was already merciful enough.. Chapter 632 - Chapter 632: Romance on the Pirate Ship – Luo Feng and Lin Yueting Become a Couple! Chapter 632: Romance on the Pirate Ship C Luo Feng and Lin Yueting Become a Couple! Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The pirate ship! Its returned! Onboard Experiment 1, the captain, upon spotting the pirate ship that had departed and returned from the day before, instantly succumbed to panic. After all, these very people had plundered them just yesterday. Why were they back again? Hadnt an understanding been reached? The agreement was that once the gold coins had been presented, they could not be robbed a second time. He was utterly baffled. Could it be that these pirates did not honor their word? Hurry, fetch Mr. Luo Feng! he shouted out in the late-night quiet. However, the crew reported that they were unable to open Mr. Luos cabin door. Despite persistent knocking, there was no response. In the end, it was Li Shishi who suggested they break down the door. Yet, upon entering, they found the cabin empty. What couldve happened? Wheres Mr. Luo? Where is my husband? Li Shishi was in a state of panic as well. How could Luo Feng not be in his cabin? Where could he have gone at this hour? Could it be that Mr. Luo had foreseen the situation and fled? Are we the only ones left now? At this, the wealthy young second -generation heirs who had followed Luo Feng began to bristle. Stop with the baseless conjecture! Theres no way that could happen! Enough with the nonsense! Mr. Luo mustve stepped out! Li Shishi also vehemently affirmed this. She knew her husband well. There was no way he was the type to run away. Absolutely not. As the pirate ship slowly neared, everyone prepared for the inevitable, bracing themselves for another robbery. Without Luo Feng, they dared not confront the pirates. Is Is that Mr. Luo on the deck? Could it be that Mr. Luo has already been kidnapped? Damn it! This is bad! Are they going to use Mr. Luo as a bargaining chip? Wait, why are two people kissing on the deck? The crowd was taken aback. Wasnt that Lin Yueting? Li Shishi was equally perplexed. Why were the two of them alone on the ship, locked in an embrace and sharing a passionate kiss? Of course, Lin Yueting was quite upset to see so many pirates confronting Luo Feng alone. When Luo Feng returned, Lin Yueting rushed to him, sobbing uncontrollably. Just moments before, numerous pirates had been aiming their guns at Luo Feng. The sight had terrified Lin, the beauty. Seeing Lin Yueting rush towards him so emotionally, Luo Feng was deeply touched. Especially since she was crying so pitifully no, she was shedding tears of joy. In a playful tone, Luo Feng teased, Youre so concerned about me. Do you like He didnt expect a serious answer. But, caught up in her emotions, Lin Yueting sobbed, You knew the risks, yet you still took them! Luo Feng was quite taken aback that she admitted her feelings. But then she added, Its a shame you already have a girlfriend. At that moment, Luo Feng kissed her. Since she had admitted her feelings for him, why should he hold back? She attempted to resist, but Luo Fengs kiss overpowered her, and soon she responded. Holding her in his arms for several minutes, Luo Feng then explained that Li Shishi wasnt his only woman. He also had Su Meiji, Qin Rubing, and two other girls from his past. He had certainly been involved with Kawashima Miyuki, and he had managed to bring her back to China and even change her nationality. And the young model had been with Luo Feng for quite some time. So, he already had several women. It was up to Lin Yueting to decide if she could accept this. If she could, then so be it. If not, Luo Feng wouldnt force her to stay. Lin Yueting didnt say much, only that it was hard to accept. But she didnt show much emotion. Luo Feng concluded that she must have conceded. Otherwise, she would definitely be angry and talk about severing ties. They shared several passionate kisses along the way. For the Great Beauty Lin, it was her first kiss, and she was quite entranced by the feeling. Luo Feng I think weve arrived at our ship. We should stop, or well be seen! Upon seeing lights in the distance over the sea, Lin Yueting gave Luo Fengs arm a pinch. Ah? Are we there? Luo Feng looked up and indeed, they had arrived. Swiftly, Luo Feng directed the pirate ship to approach. After boarding his own ship, Luo Feng began to explain, Yes, I went to talk with the pirates for a bit. They regretted their actions towards me earlier today. After some persuasion from me, they decided to return my treasures and also compensate me with some extra items. Yes, those gold and silver jewels on the pirate ship! They even gifted me a few small boats! Upon hearing this, Everyone was stunned. They wondered if Luo Feng was joking. How could pirates possibly return what they had stolen? And even compensate you with additional items? But then, everyone realized something. Given Luo Fengs capabilities, had he led a group to confront the pirates? Had he managed to subdue them? But when he returned, Luo Feng was alone. Where were his accomplices? Had they left after completing their mission? That seemed to be the only logical explanation.. Chapter 633 - Chapter 633: The Zodiac Sheep Head Surfaces? An Auction? Chapter 633: The Zodiac Sheep Head Surfaces? An Auction? Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Alright, the treasure on this pirate ship is ours. Tomorrow, well sail towards a coastal city, sell the ship, and arrange to transport the treasure back to our country, Luo Feng instructed, his voice light with laughter. Given the late hour, everyone should rest. I suspect that word of our exploits will spread quickly among the pirates. I doubt any will dare to bother us in the future! With a casual wave, Luo Feng drew Lin Yueting and Li Shishi close. With a new woman in the mix, it was essential for him to clarify things with Li Shishi. He even considered video-calling Su Meiji back home to involve her in the conversation. After all, Su Meiji was his wife. Fortunately, Su Meiji didnt voice any objections. During their chat, she seemed to take a genuine liking to Lin Yueting. Luo Feng was left speechless when Li Shishi voluntarily offered her room to Lin Yueting, opting to stay in Lin Yuetings room instead. He was taken aback, but as a man, he knew how to handle such a situation. When such an opportunity presented itself, it was too good to resist. Though Lin Yuetong voiced refusals, a few kisses from Luo Feng left her delightfully disoriented. The next morning, Luo Feng woke with the beautiful woman nestled in his arms, reminiscing about the wonderful moments from the day before. A soft chuckle escaped his lips. She was indeed something special. Her wild side had taken him by surprise. Whats happening? Why are people constantly boarding your ship to gift you jewelry and treasures? Yeah, why are these people so generous? During the live stream, the audience watched as countless people boarded Luo Fengs ship, each offering gifts. Suddenly, the live chat erupted. Whats going on? Thats incredible! How is this even possible? Pirates are actually paying you tolls? Everyone was stunned, unsure of the unfolding situation. Only Luo Feng understood that his combat prowess from the previous night had instilled fear in the pirate community. They dared not provoke Luo Feng, the harbinger of their doom. Unscathed, Luo Feng set sail towards the Atlantic, almost ready to return home. Along the way, any salvageable treasure ships were scooped up. No sunken ship on their route could escape Luo Fengs keen eyes. His reputation was unquestionably growing. On this expedition, Luo Feng calculated that he had amassed about 32 billion worth of treasures over six months, all of which were added to his museum. He decided to let the government acquire 49% of his museums shares while retaining 51% for himself. This arrangement would make his museum an official institution while still allowing him to hold majority shares. They could manage it, providing him with a chance to relax. Upon returning home, the first thing Luo Feng did was to cater to Qin Rubings needs. After all, it had been half a year. This leggy goddess had endured quite a lot. For several consecutive days, they were inseparable. Later, Luo Feng paid visits to the young model, Uesugi Eri, and the beautiful Kawashima Miyuki. Both readily agreed to join him for a game of Fight the Landlord. As for Su Meiji, he certainly found a private opportunity to spend quality time with her. Luo Feng spent a little over a month in Shanghai, thoroughly enjoying the tranquil days. Every day, he visited the homes of several girls and engaged in all sorts of games. His waist felt as though it was on the brink of giving out. Glancing at his bank balance, Luo Feng noted that he now had 3.8 trillion yuan. His museum shares were worth a significant amount due to the value of many antiques. Honey, look at this. In the US, theres an auction selling a Sheep Head statue! Su Meiji exclaimed, nestled in Luo Fengs lap as she browsed the news. What? A Sheep Head? Luo Feng was instantly on alert. He recognized the importance of this item. The twelve zodiac heads had originally been placed in the Old Summer Palace during the Qing Dynasty, only to be stolen during invasions. Over the years, many had been returned. But the Dragon, Snake, Sheep, Rooster, and Dog heads were still missing. Assembling the full set was Luo Fengs dream. Upon hearing about the auction in the US, he resolved to attend, irrespective of the cost. Since the item had appeared in an auction, his only option was to buy it back with money. Regardless of the expense, Luo Feng was determined to go. Are you planning on going, honey? Qin Rubing asked, her arm wrapped around Luo Feng. Of course, I am. Moreover, I plan to visit the US to recover more of our national treasures that have been collected by their wealthy citizens, Luo Feng decided. Having made his decision, Luo Feng knew he needed to spend quality time with the girls before leaving. Once he had ensured they were content, he would head to the US.. Chapter 634 - Chapter 634: The Auction Chapter 634: The Auction Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Luo Feng had just set foot on American soil, stepping off his flight at Atlanta International Airport, when his phone rang. It was Mr. Wu. Luo Feng, I implore you to tread carefully in the United States. My influence doesnt stretch across the Pacific, and while your mission is not inherently dangerous, you are far from home. Your safety is of utmost importance, Mr. Wu warned. Luo Feng felt a wave of exasperation at the cautious reminder. Mr. Wu, Im merely here for an auction. What sort of danger could possibly await me? he queried. Besides, do you not trust my skills should danger arise? However, the more Luo Feng expressed confidence, the more Mr. Wu fretted. The situation over there is distinct from ours. They have a culture of gun ownership, and its not regulated! Luo Feng tried to offer reassurance. Remember, you equipped me with a firearm before I left. Worry not; I promise to return with the artifact known as the Sheeps Head! With that, he ended the call. On this occasion, Luo Feng had received information that the coveted Sheeps Head, a national treasure that had been lost overseas decades ago, was to be auctioned in Atlanta. Naturally, he seized the opportunity and hurried over in hopes of repatriating it. Upon leaving the airport, Luo Feng hailed a taxi to the city center. The conversation inevitably veered towards the Sheeps Head. Seems like youre also here for the Sheeps Head, huh? the driver commented. You can tell? Luo Feng asked, intrigued. Absolutely. Over the past few days, people from all corners of the world have been flocking to Atlanta for the Sheeps Head. Given your appearance, Id find it hard to believe if you claimed otherwise. The driver seemed well-informed, prompting Luo Feng to probe further. Then my competition might be fierce? Most likely. But then again, this is an auction. As long as your pockets are deep enough, competition should be the least of your worries. In essence, it all boiled down to financial power, something Luo Feng was not lacking. The taxi meandered through the city streets, finally halting at Luo Fengs pre-booked hotel. As he prepared to enter, a girl barreled out of the entrance, crashing into him. Im so sorry, so sorry! She swiftly apologized before darting away. Immediately, a group of men in suits emerged from the hotel, pushing past Luo Feng and giving chase. Although he was unclear about the situation, it was evident that the girl was outmatched. Acting on instinct, Luo Feng followed and intercepted the men. Isnt it unseemly for so many of you to be pursuing a single girl? he challenged. Seeing that the girl had vanished, the men redirected their frustrations towards Luo Feng, encircling him. Yet Luo Feng remained unflustered, casually flipping them the bird. Perfect, he thought, they would serve as good practice for his first combat encounter in the U.S. Within a few rounds, Luo Feng had effortlessly subdued all of them. Are you one of Charless men? one of them accused, taken aback by Luo Fengs formidable skills. Whos Charles? Luo Feng asked, feigning ignorance. Dont play dumb! In Atlanta, aside from Charles, who else could enlist such a formidable person! Its pitiful that he has to resort to covert methods to protect his own daughter! Regardless, this was their familial matter, and Luo Feng had no intention of intervening. He proceeded to check into his hotel, preparing to rest and gather his strength for the auction the following day. It wasnt that he thought procuring the artifact would be challenging. However, this was Luo Fengs maiden visit to the U.S., and he needed to remain vigilant. Mr. Wus cautionary words rang true. Despite his martial prowess, he was now in a place where firearms were commonplace, a stark contrast to his usual environment. Should someone decide to snipe at him from a considerable distance, there was little he could do.. Chapter 635 - Chapter 635: The Sheep Head Chapter 635: The Sheep Head Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Having meticulously inspected the hotels facilities and satisfied himself that everything was up to standard, Luo Feng checked in, finally able to relax. A long day of travel had left Luo Feng rather weary. Without further ado, he slipped into bed and was soon enveloped by sleep. The next morning, Luo Feng was roused by a clamor from outside his window. Drawing back the curtains, he discovered a promotional vehicle for the upcoming auction parading down the street. The scale of the auction, he had to concede, was impressive. In addition to the Sheep Head, the auction was set to feature a host of valuable items, all touted as rare treasures with bids starting in the millions. After rising and attending to his morning routine, Luo Feng left the hotel and headed for the auction. Upon arrival, he found a VIP seat waiting for him. After all, he was there on a mission to reclaim a national treasure. Should he find himself amidst the crowd in the main hall, he risked attracting unwanted attention, which could lead to disastrous consequences for the Sheep Head. As soon as Luo Feng settled into his private box, a group of people began whispering among themselves, their eyes trained on him. Are you certain it was this youngster who saved the lady yesterday? A man nearing seventy, known as Charles, asked in a hushed tone. The bodyguard by his side was quick to respond, Yesterday, we were protecting the young lady from the shadows, ready to intervene. However, this lad stepped in, neutralized the threats, and allowed the young lady to leave safely. Thats why we never revealed ourselves. Listening to the report, Charles furrowed his brow. He was uncertain who this young man was or what his motives might be. However, based on current evidence, he seemed more likely to be a friend than a foe. Perhaps he was just an outsider who had assisted his daughter in hopes of earning his goodwill. At the moment, Charles had other concerns, namely two other individuals: Richard and Mike. These two had been his rivals for a lifetime, constantly trying to outdo him at every turn. Just last month, Charles had encroached upon Richards liquor business, leading to significant financial losses for Richard. Charles suspected that the one causing his daughter trouble was likely Richard. Today, an estate teetering on the brink of bankruptcy was set to be auctioned. The soil of this estate was unique, and the grapes it bore made a wine that was more aromatic and sweeter than any other. Under normal circumstances, this estate should have been prospering. However, once Richard set his sights on it, everything changed. Richard resorted to all sorts of underhanded tactics to disrupt the estates financial stability until it was on the brink of bankruptcy. He then approached the estates owners, offering to salvage their dire situation in exchange for a 51% stake in the estate. The owner, a man of integrity, knew all too well that Richard was the puppeteer behind this fiasco. He swore that even if he had to sell the estate, he would never succumb to Richard. Thus, the stage was set for todays auction, with Richard, Charles, and Mike in fierce competition for the estate. The auction was about to begin. Charles and Richard each retreated to their private boxes, while Mike arrived just in the nick of time. The auction commenced with a series of less significant items. Although these were considered rare treasures, they paled in comparison to the star lots yet to come and barely garnered the attention of the wealthy bidders. The patrons in the private boxes were growing bored and drowsy. Finally, the much-anticipated estate took the stage. 30 million! 35 million! 40 million! As the three tycoons engaged in their bidding war, Luo Feng remained disinterested in his VIP seat. After all, he had no plans to settle in America, so even an estate of this grandeur held no appeal for him. Just as Luo Feng was about to drift off to sleep, a sudden noise jolted him awake. The door to his box had been quietly opened from the outside. Luo Fengs body instantly tensed, his hand gripping the armrest of his chair, ready to spring into action at a moments notice. He had just arrived in America, and he knew he couldnt afford to be careless. However, when the door swung open, he was greeted by the face of the young woman he had saved the day before. Seeing her, Luo Fengs tension dissipated. The young woman seemed unsurprised to see Luo Feng, indicating that she had sought him out intentionally. Thank you for your help yesterday, she said, taking a seat next to Luo Feng and nonchalantly picking up a pastry from the table. Do you need something? Luo Feng asked. No, nothing in particular. I just wanted to enjoy the excitement of the auction, she replied, munching on her pastry and glancing out the window at the auction below. The view in the main hall isnt good; I cant see anything. I cant enter anyone elses box, so I had no choice but to come here. Her words were so matter-of-fact that they left Luo Feng momentarily dumbfounded.. Chapter 636 - Chapter 636: The Sheep Head’s Debut Chapter 636: The Sheep Heads Debut Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation By the way, I realized I havent introduced myself yet. Hello, Im Jardins, Jardins Charles! With a friendly smile, the girl reached out her hand, evidently expecting a handshake from Luo Feng. Luo Feng gave her outstretched hand, dotted with pastry crumbs, a disapproving glance before grudgingly accepting the handshake. Why are you seeking my company when your father is here too? Shouldnt you be with him? Luo Feng pointed out, directing his gaze towards a nearby booth. Your fathers booth is close by, and it even has a better view. Id rather not. Jardins slouched on the table, her previously beaming smile vanishing instantly at the mention of Charles. In its place was a look of clear irritation: Hes so stuck in his ways, always engrossed in his business, oblivious to my mother and me. I dont like him, and I dont want to spend my time with him! As Jardins vented her frustrations, Luo Feng observed her closely, realizing that she was likely in the throes of teenage rebellion. Feeling a sense of resignation, Luo Feng turned his attention away from her and towards the auction stage. The bidding war for the estate was nearing its climax. The three bidders were red-faced and heated, on the brink of hurling insults. However, the public setting dictated that they had to maintain a certain level of decorum. Ultimately, Charles secured the estate for a hefty seventy million. Ladies and gentlemen, our next item is quite special. With these words, the auctioneer unveiled a box shrouded in red cloth. Even though the contents were hidden by the cloth, everyone present knew that this was the final item of todays auction. Every eye was glued to this last item. Luo Fengs heart pounded in his chest as he fixed his gaze on the box. Under the systems scan, there was an enormous red dot in front. This red dot was larger than any Luo Feng had ever seen! Without a shadow of a doubt, this item was the star attraction of todays auction C the Sheep Head! The majority of the audience couldnt afford this final item, but they had chosen to stay until the end just to witness who would emerge victorious. Almost everyones eyes were riveted on the box covered with the red cloth. Spotting the audiences eager anticipation, the auctioneer satisfyingly lifted a small corner of the cloth. No glint of gold was revealed, nothing at all. Everyone strained their eyes, trying to glimpse something through that tiny corner. Despite the fact that neither the people in the hall nor in the booths could see anything, each one created their own vision, convincing themselves they were staring at the Sheep Head! A flurry of excited chatter filled the hall as everyone speculated about the Sheep Head, which remained unseen. Seeing the crowds fervor, the auctioneer finally cleared his throat: I assume those whove waited until now already know what this final item is? Yes, this final item is the much-rumored Sheep Head! To tell you the truth, Ive never seen the Sheep Head before either. Im aware everyone here is interested in it and wishes to take this treasure home. But regretfully, there can only be one owner of such a treasure. I wonder who among us today will be the fortunate one to take it home! No sooner had the auctioneer finished speaking than he swiftly whisked away the red cloth! All spotlights immediately converged on the Sheep Head. Although the Sheep Head itself was not particularly ostentatious, the auctioneers theatrics and the spotlight transformed it into an object of awe. Upon seeing the Sheep Head, Luo Fengs fists clenched. He was determined to take it home today! Despite his determination, Luo Feng didnt rush to bid. After all, it was futile to draw attention to himself when the object of everyones interest was this item. Ladies and gentlemen, the starting price for this Sheep Head today is 50 million dollars! If any of you are interested, please feel free to place your bids now! Hearing the starting price of fifty million, the attendees collectively gasped. Just earlier, the estate had been sold for a mere seventy million, and that was its final price. Yet the Sheep Head had a starting price of fifty million? Although the crowd was taken aback, this place was certainly not lacking wealthy individuals. 55 million! 56 million! 60 million! 62 million! The bidding had just commenced, and the price had already soared past sixty million. Luo Feng sat quietly in his booth. Huh? Arent you here for the Sheep Head? Why havent you bid yet? Jardins asked, her voice laced with confusion. He didnt want to waste words; he merely needed to make a decisive bid at the end. No rush. Well wait until the price stabilizes, Luo Feng responded. As he spoke, the clamor from outside gradually subsided. Finally, the price stabilized at 65 million.. Chapter 637 - Chapter 637: The Fight for the Sheep Head Chapter 637: The Fight for the Sheep Head Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation 65 million! The bidder was none other than Charless arch-nemesis, Mike. Mike had invested heavily in the estate, but, despite his efforts, he hadnt managed to secure it. His frustration was nearing a boiling point. It wasnt a matter of financial shortage. 70 for the estate was hefty, but if he could acquire it, it promised a significant return on investment. However, as he prepared to continue bidding, his subordinates informed him that Charles had preemptively bought all roads surrounding the estate. To exit or enter the property, one would be forced to traverse Charless territory. The estate had a substantial daily shipment volume. Without accessible roads, they would be compelled to resort to helicopters for transportation. This approach was far from efficient. Thus, with a heavy heart, Mike had to relinquish his pursuit. However, the Sheep Head artifact presented another enticing prospect. He was ready to splurge, hoping to ease his frustration by securing this valuable relic. 65 million was a steep price for Mike, but it wasnt insurmountable, considering the artifacts worth. After some time, no one else placed a bid. The auctioneer, observing the animated discussion among the audience, surmised that the price had likely hit its zenith If everyone could truly appreciate this rams head, the auctioneer wouldnt have needed to exhaust so much effort in its description. 65 million. Any higher offers? the auctioneer queried, but the room fell silent. 65 million for the first time! 65 million for the second time! The auctioneer started his countdown, and Mike began to entertain thoughts of an assured victory. After all, it was rare for people to spend such a sum on an item like this. But just then, a discordant voice echoed from the upstairs box: 66 million. At the sound of this voice, the auctioneers face lit up with delight, while Mikes expression soured. The higher the final price of the item, the larger the commission the auctioneer would pocket. So naturally, he was thrilled to witness a bidding war. However, for Mike, the situation was different. He had a finite pool of resources. As an estate manager, he had to ensure adequate funds for the estates operation. Although 66 million was not an insurmountable figure for him, any additional increase could prove problematic. Who was this adversary? Did they possess such a robust financial standing, even surpassing his, one of the top three estate owners in Atlanta? 66 million. Is there anyone willing to bid higher? the auctioneer asked, though everyone knew he was directing the question solely at Mike. At this price, apart from Mike, no one else was likely to continue bidding. Upon reflecting, Mike grew increasingly irate. He had lost the estate he had painstakingly cultivated. Now, when he sought to acquire the Sheep Head to vent his anger, someone was obstructing him? The more he pondered, the more his anger flared. He resolved that he must not let anyone else claim the Sheep today! 67 million! 70 million! Before the auctioneer even had a chance to call for higher bids, the voice from the upstairs box announced a bid of seventy million. This was an astonishing seventy million! Just now, the estate, which had demanded so much of their resources, had only sold for a similar amount. And now, the price of the Sheep Head had effortlessly reached seventy million? Moreover, the voice from upstairs radiated such confidence. As soon as Mike bid 67 million, they countered with seventy million. It seemed they were resolute in their pursuit of the Sheep Head. Who exactly was this enigmatic magnate? Did they regard money as inconsequential? All eyes once again turned to Mikes box. Everyone was curious to see the outcome of this duel between Mike and the mysterious tycoon. Mike found himself in a precarious position. He could clearly sense the other partys determination to secure the Sheep Head, and their liquidity was evidently far superior to his. Continuing to bid might lead to an unfavorable outcome. But if he withdrew now, wouldnt it be a colossal embarrassment? He was tempted to bid again but feared the other party might stop increasing the price. After all, seventy million was already a considerable sum. If it rose any further, he wouldnt be able to shoulder it. As the auctioneer continued his countdown, Mike quickly skimmed through the auction rules laid on the table. He discovered that the minimum bid increment was a hundred thousand. Mike decided to take a gamble. 7.1 million! The moment the words left Mikes mouth, he was consumed by regret. He was one of the three wealthiest men in Atlanta. How could he stoop to such a petty act? But the words were out, and it was too late for regrets. Upon hearing this price, the crowd in the auction hall erupted in murmurs. Has Mike lost his nerve? Chapter 638 - Chapter 638: Sinister Schemes Chapter 638: Sinister Schemes Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Werent we just increasing the bids by a million each time? Why has it dropped to a mere hundred thousand now? I guess this Mike fellow is losing his nerve. After all, no ones money just blows in on the wind. Exactly, I think so too. Just consider it; he lost the bid for the mansion earlier. Now, hes already bid several times for this sheeps head. He surely doesnt want to let go! But hes unable to afford a higher price, so hes merely testing to see if seventy million is the limit of that mysterious wealthy bidder. The crowd dissected the situation, each analysis as accurate as the last. The auctioneer, of course, understood this as well. He sighed helplessly. It appeared that the prospect of auctioning the sheeps head for a higher price was unlikely. After a bout of clamor from the crowd, a new bid echoed from upstairs. 71 million! Indeed, the mysterious wealthy individual upstairs displayed his magnanimity, raising the price tenfold of Mikes bid. Feeling humiliated, Mike stormed out, not waiting for the auction to conclude. Seeing no one else bidding, the auctioneer had no choice but to count to three and then struck his gavel down when no further bids were made. The moment the deal was sealed, the entire audience erupted in excitement. Everyone craned their necks to see, curious about the identity of this mysterious, wealthy individual. At this moment, in a private room, Jardins looked at Luo Feng, her face filled with confusion, yet she found herself at a loss for words. Hey, dont stare at me like that. Its unnerving. Feeling uncomfortable under her gaze, Luo Feng decided to retreat to the reception room. The auction was over, and he was eager to settle his payment and collect his acquisition. As Luo Feng left, Jardins hurried after him, Wait for me! I want to see too! When Jardins caught up, Luo Feng didnt object. He could tell the girl bore no ill intent. In the reception room, Luo Feng had just sat down when Charles arrived. He was there to collect the deed to his mansion. Seeing Luo Feng, and then his own daughter, Charles couldnt help but feel a sense of contentment. He had already come to know Luo Fengs character, and now Luo Feng had demonstrated his financial prowess. Charles was confident his daughter would be safe with him. Approaching Luo Feng, Charles extended his hand. After a firm handshake, Charles confessed, I never expected that the mysterious wealthy person everyones been talking about would turn out to be you. What mysterious wealthy person? I merely spent some money and bought a few things. After Luo Feng responded, Charles nodded in agreement and then turned to address Jardins. When do you plan to stop your gallivanting and return home? Upon hearing her fathers words, Jardins instantly displayed an impatient expression, I dont want to go back. Ill do whatever I please outside. You dont own me! Jardins huffed and took a seat, leaving Charles feeling helpless. His daughter had been spoiled since childhood, her every whim indulged. Fortunately, she had never strayed from the path and had always been a diligent student. However, after a dispute over Charles questionable business practices, Jardins had left home, leaving Charles quite vexed. Deciding against arguing with his daughter further, Charles turned his attention back to Luo Feng. It seems my daughter is rather fond of you. Luo Feng remained silent, offering no response. After all, this could be a businessmans ploy to curry favor, who knew what ulterior motives he might harbor. If she wishes to accompany you, could you please look after her? Shes grown up now, doesnt heed my words, and I cant ensure her safety. Upon hearing this, Luo Feng neither agreed nor refused, If the opportunity arises, I believe I can take good care of her. After a brief exchange, Charles left with his deed. Luo Feng stowed the Sheep Head in his suitcase and exited the venue. Jardins followed Luo Feng, claiming she had nowhere else to go. Luo Feng was somewhat helpless, but he permitted her to accompany him, seeing that the girl likely bore no ill intent. After all, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Luo Feng planned to leave Atlanta in the next few days. Just as they exited the venue, Luo Feng noticed someone was secretly trailing them. He feigned ignorance but promptly secured the Sheep Head inside his coat to shield it in case of an unexpected attack. They soon arrived back at their hotel. Instead of entering directly, Luo Feng drew Jardins closer and instructed, Could you assist me in purchasing a suitcase? It needs to be an exact match to the one I currently have. Upon hearing this, Jardins immediately understood his intent. Patting her chest, she assured him, Dont worry, you can count on me.. Chapter 639 - Chapter 639: The Trap Chapter 639: The Trap Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation After receiving Luo Fengs instructions, Jardins promptly left, leaving Luo Feng alone in the room to ponder his next moves. The identities and intentions of those in question remained a mystery, warranting a cautious approach. After a considerable amount of time spent setting up the room, Luo Feng finally wiped the sweat beads from his brow. Soon after, Jardins returned. Whats your plan with this suitcase? she asked, but Luo Feng offered no response. Though Luo Feng remained silent, Jardins was far from naive. After a moment of thought, she began to understand the situation. Are you implying that someone has their eye on you? she asked. Instead of a direct answer, Luo Feng chuckled, Youre quite perceptive. Indeed, it would be odd if the Sheep Head, a treasure of such rarity, did not draw attention. If youre concerned about this object drawing attention, why would you bring it back to the hotel? The security here leaves much to be desired, Jardins voiced her doubts. Luo Feng, however, kept his thoughts to himself and asked: Do you plan on shadowing me indefinitely? Isnt it time you took care of your own affairs? Luo Feng posed this question to Jardins. How could Jardins not understand that Luo Feng was suggesting she leave? But having come this far with Luo Feng, she wasnt about to leave so easily. Where would I go? You saw my altercation with my father. Were on bad terms, and Im now homeless. Dont you pity me? Wont you help? Jardins appeared pitiful, but Luo Feng knew better. She was putting on a show. Even though she didnt appear to harbor ill intentions, she was sly. Blind trust in her could lead to trouble. Luo Feng realized that getting her to leave would not be a simple task. Then Ill arrange another room for you. Following this, Luo Feng dialed the front desk, and a new room was promptly prepared. Shortly thereafter, a hotel staff member appeared at Luo Fengs door. Mr. Luo, your new room is ready. However, we need some identification. Luo Feng promptly ushered Jardins out to register. Before long, the front desk staff returned to Luo Fengs door. Sir, I regret to inform you that the young lady was uncooperative and refused to provide identification. The front desk staff appeared embarrassed, then continued: Furthermore, after a dispute with us, a group of bodyguards suddenly stormed in and whisked her away. Weve notified the police, but theyre likely long gone by now. Upon hearing this, Luo Feng was visibly shocked. He hadnt expected such brazen behavior in broad daylight. Which direction did they go? They headed east upon leaving, but Im afraid I dont know their exact destination. After hearing this, Luo Feng wasted no time and immediately prepared to depart. Although Luo Feng left his room unlocked, the front desk staff, after confirming his departure, retrieved a spare key. Hmph, I thought this kid would be more challenging. It seems I overestimated With that, he unlocked Luo Fengs door and stepped inside. Once inside, he shed his uniform, revealing casual clothes underneath. He had initially come here on a whim to test Luo Fengs vigilance, but it appeared he had overthought the challenge. He searched the room and quickly found Luo Fengs suitcase. This is easy! As he hoisted the suitcase and readied himself to leave, he heard footsteps outside the door. Damn, has he returned? In a hurry, he rushed to the window, intending to make a swift exit to the adjacent room. However, upon reaching the window, he discovered it had been reinforced and was immovable. Damn it! Ive walked into a trap! By then, it was too late to rectify the situation. He tried to shatter the glass and escape, but the hotel windows were custom-made and resistant to breakage. Luo Feng didnt give him much time to ponder, entering the room as soon as he pushed the door open. Did you really think you could deceive me with such a simple trick? Luo Feng scrutinized the man before him. He could discern that this individual was likely from the capital, but he was uncertain whether he was acting on someone elses orders or pursuing his own objectives. You do seem somewhat competent, but The man walked to the window, hoisting the suitcase high. As he raised his arm, a large rock abruptly flew in from outside, crashing into the window.. Chapter 640 - Chapter 640: Toying Around Chapter 640: Toying Around Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The stone crashed through the window, leaving a large hole. As soon as the hole appeared, a suitcase was thrown straight out. Luo Feng watched the thrown suitcase without any sign of panic. Is this your plan? Luo Feng asked the man in front of him. However, the man did not respond to this; he only said: You dont need to know so much. What you need to know is that this Sheep Head artifact will soon be sent to the capital, delivered to the governor. The things you bandits have robbed, I should have no problem retrieving them, right? The man spoke as if he had the upper hand, and Luo Feng discerned his identity from his words. You said you wanted to send it to the capital; do you know who you should deliver it to? Luo Feng finished asking, and although the man was unclear, he didnt hurry to answer: Dont worry, I will deliver it to the person who should receive it. Upon hearing this, Luo Feng chuckled and then asked him: In that case, you should also know Mr. Wu, right? The man of course knew the name of Mr. Wu, but he hadnt had a chance to meet Mr. Wu directly. But he believed that as long as he brought the Sheep Head artifact back to the capital, meeting Mr. Wu would not be a problem. Of course I know Mr. Wu! And this artifact, I am sure to hand it into Mr. Wus hands! Hearing this, Luo Feng didnt refute him, didnt ridicule him, he just nodded and said: In that case, thats great. Ill call Mr. Wu right away, and you can speak directly to him. After finishing speaking, Luo Feng immediately dialed Mr. Wus number on his mobile phone. Mr. Wu was surprised to receive Luo Fengs call. Calling me at this time, I think you must have obtained the Sheep Head artifact, right? As soon as Mr. Wu picked up the phone, he asked about the artifact. Although I won it at the auction, before I had time to send it to you in the capital, it was stolen. As Luo Feng finished speaking, Mr. Wu was greatly surprised. What happened! How could you let this happen, the Sheep Head artifact is so important, how could it be stolen! After a pause, Mr. Wu calmed down and asked Luo Feng again: Are you okay? The person who could steal the Sheep Head artifact from your hands must not be simple. If you really cant retrieve it, then forget it, your safety should be the primary goal. After Mr. Wu finished speaking, Luo Feng chuckled: Mr. Wu, I have caught the person who stole the artifact. He said that after bringing the artifact back, he plans to find a chance to deliver it to you. After finishing speaking, Luo Feng directly handed the phone to the man. The man was somewhat stunned; he didnt know what Luo Feng was doing. But as he held the phone, he was somewhat excited inside. Mr Mr. Wu, are you really Mr. Wu? He couldnt believe it, but Mr. Wu on the other end of the phone seemed to understand what had happened. Watch the news broadcast tonight, I will make a one gesture for you on the After finishing speaking, Mr. Wu directly hung up the phone. The man was shocked for a long time, and Luo Feng didnt care what he was thinking, just took back his mobile phone and said: If you are willing, you can leave now, but I believe you will come back tonight. After Luo Feng finished speaking, the shock on the mans face finally slowly disappeared: Was the person just now really Mr. Wu? Whether I say yes or no now, I guess you wouldnt believe it, right? Luo Feng smiled at him. Anyway, you will know by tonight. By the way, whats your name? Luo Feng asked, and the man hesitated for a moment, but still answered: Liu Jian. Alright Liu Jian, you can go now. After Luo Feng finished speaking, Liu Jian was just about to leave when his mobile phone rang. It was a call from his accomplice. Liu Jian! Weve been tricked, theres no Sheep Head artifact in that suitcase at all! Hearing this, Liu Jian turned his head abruptly to look at Luo Feng: Youve been playing me! If youre talking about the suitcase, I suppose I am indeed playing you. Luo Fengs response was so calm that it almost stunned Liu Jian. Where is the real Sheep Head artifact! Ill tell you tonight. After Luo Feng finished speaking, he made a gesture of invitation. Although Liu Jian did not want to leave like this, he also knew that since Luo Feng had already spoken so openly, even if he acted now, he probably wouldnt have much chance of winning. Fine, Ill wait until tonight. I want to see who you really are! After making the proclamation, Liu Jian left. Before Luo Feng could catch his breath, Jardins walked in. Im really done with this hotel. Theres so much paperwork for check-in. It took me all this time to complete it. As Jardins was complaining, she came to Luo Feng: How is it? What do you think about the suitcase I bought for you? Its more than fine, plus it has already been put to good use.. Chapter 641 - Chapter 641: Indeed, It Was Mr. Wu Chapter 641: Indeed, It Was Mr. Wu Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation What? Its already been put to use? Jardins was taken aback, unable to comprehend what could have possibly occurred in the short time she had been away. Luo Feng had no intention of elaborating. All he said was, Of course, youve been a great help this time. Theres not much else to do now, you should return and rest. After speaking, Luo Feng firmly escorted Jardins out. Given that she already had her own room, he had no concerns about her ending up on the street. Elsewhere, after leaving, Liu Jian was lost in thought, the voice from the phone call echoing in his mind. He was trying to determine whether this voice was the same as the one he had previously heard on television. The distinction between a phone call and a television broadcast was significant, and at present, Liu Jian was incapable of identifying any similarities. Even after returning to their hotel and mulling over the voice, it took a sharp slap from his accomplice to snap him back to reality. Whats wrong with you? Its one thing to fail in stealing back the artifact, but why are you so out of it? Did you get cursed over there or something? His partner grumbled, vexed, but Liu Jian remained silent. When his partner was on the brink of genuine anger, Liu Jian finally spoke up: What if I told you that I just had a phone call with Mr. Wu, would you believe Upon hearing the name Mr. Wu, his partner was visibly startled, then asked nervously, The Mr. Wu youre referring to, is it the same Mr. Wu we know? Yes, and Mr. Wu said on the phone that he would give a thumbs-up on tonights live news broadcast. Upon hearing this, his partner promptly switched on the hotel rooms TV. This was a matter of utmost importance, even overshadowing their plan to acquire the Sheep Head. After all, they were just ordinary people. Even if they managed to secure the Sheep Head, getting it to Mr. Wu would be a major challenge. There were countless antiquities, but the chance to meet Mr. Wu was something they had never before encountered. Hurry up, I want to see the live broadcast right now! As he heard his partners complaints, Liu Jian found himself pondering Luo Fengs identity. If Luo Feng could directly communicate with Mr. Wu, who could he be? What brought him to America? Did everything he did represent Mr. Wus intentions? The more Liu Jian thought, the more his mind whirled. Despite feeling toyed with by Luo Feng, he considered it a plausible outcome. Given the time difference with Beijing, it was only when late evening arrived in Beijing that a familiar voice finally emerged from the TV. Initially, the broadcast covered a variety of other news stories, and there was no sign of Mr. Wu. They had never before felt such an intense urge to watch the news. With their gaze fixed on the screen, they didnt want to miss a single detail. At that moment, they were like fans fervently chasing their idol, terrified of missing any glimpse of Mr. Wus appearance. As twenty minutes ticked away, they had never felt time pass so slowly. Even after all this time, Mr. Wu had not yet appeared on the TV, and Liu Jian found himself entertaining wild thoughts. Could it be that the man he spoke to was not Mr. Wu after all? Had Luo Feng fooled him yet again? The more Liu Jian thought, the more agitated he became. Just as he was about to hurl the remote control in frustration, Mr. Wu finally appeared on screen! The speech that Mr. Wu delivered was not particularly remarkable; it was filled with commonplace platitudes. However, they were not interested in the content of the speech; their eyes were fixed on Mr. Wus hands. Finally, as Mr. Wus speech concluded and the camera was about to cut away, they saw Mr. Wu raise his index finger towards the camera! It was indeed Mr. Wu! Overcome with joy, they leapt up in excitement. Mr. Wu, a man they had only dreamed of meeting! It truly was Mr. Wu, it really was him! Liu Jian immediately began to recall the antiques he had previously acquired. They had been in the business of collecting overseas antiquities for many years. Now, if he could meet Mr. Wu through Luo Feng, wouldnt all the antiques he had collected over the years be given a purpose? I must find Luo Feng as soon as possible! Luo Feng knows Mr. Wu, he must be someone significant! I must find him quickly and ask him to present all the antiques Ive collected to Mr.. Wu! Chapter 642 - Chapter 642: Recruiting Subordinates Chapter 642: Recruiting Subordinates Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Liu Jian and his partner promptly arrived at Luo Fengs hotel room, bearing a carefully compiled list of cultural relics they had previously gathered. Liu Jians nervous knocking, impatient despite Luo Fengs minor delay, echoed through the room. Why did it take you so long to open the door? As soon as the door swung open, Liu Jian burst inside, eagerly spreading his list out on the table. Weve spent a considerable amount of time here in the United States, dedicating our efforts to seeking out lost cultural relics. Everything you see here are the cultural relics weve gathered over time. Some are extremely valuable, while others are somewhat mundane. After each collection, weve transported them back to Beijing, awaiting an opportunity to hand them over. However, due to certain restrictions, we havent been able to do so. Now, we can finally achieve our goal with your assistance. After explaining, Liu Jian began acquainting Luo Feng with the assorted cultural relics. Indeed, their collection was as they had described C some items were precious, while others were commonplace. Yet their years of relentless pursuit in recovering these lost relics spoke volumes about their devotion. Youve held fast for all these years; it certainly hasnt been an easy journey, Luo Feng remarked, perusing the list with a sigh. But despite their long-standing commitment, Liu Jian and his partner appeared far from fatigued. Some tasks demand someones attention. We used to think Mr. Wu didnt take this matter seriously, given that he never sent anyone. But now we realize that all this while, Mr. Wu was merely preparing. Concluding his explanation, Liu Jian took out another piece of paper and inscribed an address upon it. Please pass this list of cultural relics and this address to Mr. Wu when the time comes. Youll find the relics at the address mentioned here. Liu Jian had given Luo Feng every piece of information he had, withholding nothing. Luo Feng was somewhat touched by his unwavering trust and honesty. However, such an approach was unlikely to remain problem-free forever. After all, they were in the United States. If something went wrong here, they could pay with their lives. Despite their previous luck, such a high-stakes game of risk couldnt stay safe indefinitely. At this juncture, an idea sparked in Luo Fengs mind. Continuing like this is far too risky. Why dont you simply help me instead of endangering yourselves? Help you? Liu Jian looked momentarily puzzled, not immediately grasping Luo Fengs intent. Rather than risking your lives, why not assist me in finding the lost cultural relics here in the United States? All you need to do is locate these relics. Ill handle their retrieval. This way, we can work more efficiently, dont you think? Upon hearing Luo Fengs proposition, Liu Jians initial confusion swiftly turned to excitement. Do you mean that if I assist you with gathering information, Ill get a chance to meet Mr. Wu? Hearing Liu Jians response, Luo Feng couldnt help but remain speechless for a moment. So, this man is an ardent admirer of Mr. Wu. If thats the case, everything will become significantly simpler. Of course. I may not have time to return to Beijing in the future. If theres an especially important relic that Mr. Wu must personally receive, youll have to deliver it on my behalf. While Luo Fengs scenario was indeed plausible, it did sound as though he was making far-fetched promises However, whether Liu Jian didnt catch on or sincerely believed him, he responded with a vigorous nod. Rest assured, from now on, I will make every effort to gather all the information about the cultural relics! Once Luo Feng and Liu Jian settled on a method for gathering and delivering information, they busied themselves with their tasks. Finally, Luo Feng relaxed and reclined on his bed. Having assistance would undoubtedly lighten his workload. Especially in the realm of information gathering. Even though Luo Feng could now gather information on all cultural relics within a hundred kilometers, for a country, a hundred kilometers was simply too limited a scope. Even before his arrival, Luo Feng had considered establishing a small intelligence team to gather information about cultural relics. Now, Liu Jian had conveniently resolved a pressing issue. After everyone had left, Luo Feng took out the Sheep Head he had acquired at the auction. The Sheep Head radiated an antique aura. Luo Feng knew this was the product of thousands of years of history. After examining it for a while, Luo Feng stored the relic back in its suitcase. He had already contacted Mr. Wu, who had assured him that someone would be sent. However, Mr. Wu was still hopeful that Luo Feng could assemble a transportation team. After all, it was impractical for Mr. Wus people to be constantly traveling in and out of the United States.. Chapter 643 - Chapter 643: Toy Wholesale Market Chapter 643: Toy Wholesale Market Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation As Luo Feng contemplated his situation, he realized that if he intended to frequently send artifacts back to the capital, he would need a suitable cover profession. After weighing his options, he concluded that a logistics company was a necessary step. Choosing to rest for the day, Luo Feng planned to investigate poorly run international logistics companies the next day. When the time was right, he could purchase one outright. This logistics company would serve as his current base, aiding the transport of artifacts. The night passed uneventfully. The following morning, just as Luo Feng was stirring from sleep, a loud, chaotic knock echoed from the door. Luo Feng! Luo Feng! The voice outside belonged to Jardins. Bleary-eyed, Luo Feng opened the door to find Jardins standing there, still cloaked in the haze of sleep. Why are you awake so early? Luo Feng yawned, while Jardins rummaged in her pocket and produced a flyer. Look at this! A toy wholesale market is up for sale. Lets go see it. We can earn a good profit here! If you take over, youre bound to make a substantial amount! Jia Dings was brimming with enthusiasm, but Luo Feng felt somewhat puzzled. How much profit could a toy wholesale market generate? And given the last anction. shouldnt larding already he aware of his financial capabilities? In all honesty, when someone possessed wealth comparable to Luo Fengs, regular business ventures would hardly make a significant impact. Seeing Jardins excitement, Luo Feng guessed that she had a soft spot for toys. Regardless, as he had no pressing matters, he agreed to accompany her to inspect the place. Upon hearing Luo Fengs consent, Jardins jumped up, a burst of excitement coursing through her. Hold on, Ill change my clothes and be right back! Jardins hurried back to her room, while Luo Feng seized the opportunity to freshen up. Soon, Jardins returned, now clad in a Lolita-style dress, and stood before Luo Feng. Seeing Jardins in this attire, Luo Feng was taken aback. Were here for business negotiations, arent we? Why are you dressed like this? While Luo Feng was perplexed, Jardins simply blushed and avoided any explanation. Its none of your business! I choose to wear this! She pouted, leaving Luo Feng in a state of confusion. He couldnt figure out what was going on in Jardins mind. Following her lead, Luo Feng arrived at the toy wholesale market in no time. It was the early morning, typically a quiet time, but the market was eerily deserted. Not a soul was in sight. Toys covered in dust suggested that this was hardly a thriving business. On the way, Luo Feng noticed that the surrounding area was populated with factories and office buildings, with no residential structures in sight. Selling toys in such an environment seemed unrealistic. Luo Feng resignedly shook his head, but Jardins seemed unaffected by his skepticism. She strode into the wholesale market, and upon seeing Jardins, the bosss face lit up with warmth. Jardins! What brings you here? What have you been busy with lately? Its been a while. The boss was a woman in her seventies, and her conversation revealed a close familiarity with Jardins I havent been up to much. Jardins scratched her head awkwardly before asking, By the way, Grandma, hows the business been doing recently? Hearing her question, the old woman sighed with resignation. What can I say? Its as its always been. Luckily, I own the property here and dont have to pay rent, so I manage to scrape by. As the old woman spoke, her gaze fell upon the toys gathering dust. My health is declining. I havent been able to tidy up for several days. I suspect this market wont stay open much longer. A wave of despair washed over the old womans face, but Jardins quickly pushed Luo Feng to the fore. Grandma, this is a friend of mine. Hes also interested in the toy business, so I brought him over to take a look. If things work out, perhaps he can help us weather this storm! Jardins sudden declaration took Luo Feng by surprise. Hadnt he come just to look around? Yet, from the tone of Jardins voice, it seemed as if shed already decided he would invest. When Jardins finished speaking, the old womans face lit up with hope. Really? Are you truly willing to help us? With anticipation filling the old womans face, Luo Feng found it difficult to outright refuse. Instead, he decided to play for time and replied: Calm down. Let me first take a thorough look around your wholesale market before we discuss anything further.. Chapter 644 - Chapter 644: Warring States Flask Chapter 644: Warring States Flask Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Upon glimpsing a ray of hope, the elderly lady enthusiastically guided Luo Feng through her toy warehouse. The warehouse was a treasure trove of antiquated toys. Jardins had a unique fascination with these toys, presenting them to Luo Feng with fervor. She detailed which toy had been her childhood favorite, which one she had preserved the longest, and which ones she had recommended the elderly lady to stock, among others. Jardins spoke with a passion that didnt seem to fade. It was as if she was sharing her cherished collection with a dear friend. Initially, Luo Feng had been set on declining to assist this toy wholesale market. However, Jardins infectious enthusiasm swayed him. Despite this, the antiquated nature of the toy factory and its inconvenient location made the prospect of a successful business venture seem bleak. Given the shops location, it would likely be better suited as a logistics company. Moreover, such a company would align perfectly with Luo Fengs needs. If the elderly lady was amenable, Luo Feng wouldnt hesitate to provide financial support. However, judging by the reactions of both the elderly woman and Jardins, he sensed that this prospect was far-fetched. Just as Luo Feng was about to share his reservations with Jardine, he spotted an object, tinged with bronze and peppered with rust, in a corner of the warehouse. The object bore the appearance of an antique, but Luo Feng knew the probability of unearthing such a gem in this place was slim. Nonetheless, he decided to investigate. What if it was indeed an antique? Even if it wasnt worth a fortune, its sale might provide the elderly woman with some financial respite. With this in mind, Luo Feng initiated a scan, and indeed, a faint but large red dot emerged in the corner. This was an anomaly Luo Feng had never encountered before, leading him to question the reliability of his system. Driven by curiosity, he approached the antique. Upon taking it into his hands, the system immediately unveiled its history. This artifact was actually a fragment of a flat flask from the Warring States period! A complete version of this artifact would undoubtedly qualify as a national treasure! However, this mere fragment held little collectible value. Furthermore, due to prolonged exposure to the air, its surface had almost entirely oxidized. In essence, it had become virtually worthless. Luo Feng felt a pang of helplessness, but he ventured to ask, Grandma, do you remember where this came from? After a moment of contemplation, the elderly woman failed to recollect anything. Given her advanced age, expecting her to remember such details was far-fetched. Just as Luo Feng was on the brink of surrender, the elderly woman returned to her desk. After rummaging through an invoice shed retrieved from a drawer, she responded, This was amongst a pile of toys that Mr. Mikes son discarded last year. I didnt notice at the time. The toys seemed in good condition, and it seemed a waste to just let them be discarded, so I collected them all. After revealing this, the old lady produced a box, The toys in this box were all discarded by their family. Upon checking the box with his system, Luo Feng discovered that many of the toys were mixed with copper rust. Their reactions were nearly identical to that of the bronze fragment, indicating they must have been in contact with the Warring States flask for a significant period! This strongly suggested the existence of a bronze flask in Mikes house! If true, this single clue would prove invaluable. Without hesitation, Luo Feng turned to the elderly woman and Jardins, Indeed, I find myself in agreement with Jardins. I am genuinely interested in this wholesale market. I plan to invest and provide you with a comprehensive management plan. But I have pressing matters to attend to right now. I will return later to discuss it in more detail. As Luo Feng concluded his statement, he made to leave but was intercepted by Jardins. Jardins looked anxious, suspecting that Luo Feng was attempting to escape discreetly. After all, despite her lofty claims, Jardins was acutely aware that securing an investment for this toy wholesale market was no easy feat. And to expect it from Luo Feng, a man shed known for only two days? However, in the presence of the elderly woman, Jardins couldnt voice her suspicions and could only signal Luo Feng with her eyes. Luo Feng immediately understood Jardins intentions and reassured her with a friendly smile, Rest assured, I am sincere in my intentions. I do indeed have a pressing matter to attend to right now. At the latest, I will return by tonight.. Chapter 645 - Chapter 645: Visiting Mike Chapter 645: Visiting Mike Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Fresh from his departure from the toy wholesale market, Luo Feng made a beeline for Mikes residence. At that moment, Mike was at home, simmering in a cauldron of anger. His painstakingly planned estate had been unceremoniously wrested from him by another, turning all his toils into the windfall of someone else. His failure to secure the estate was a blow, but what truly galled him was the embarrassment he suffered at the hands of a shadowy figure when he sought solace in procuring an antique artifact. Such pent-up fury had made Mike a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at the slightest provocation. This volatility kept everyone at a safe distance from him in the two days that followed the auction. It was under these circumstances that Luo Feng arrived at Mikes doorstep and conveyed his purpose to the manservant on duty. However, despite sizing Luo Feng up for some time, the manservant failed to recognize him and asked: Do you have an appointment? No, but please inform him that I urgently need to see Mr. Mike. Without an appointment, our master doesnt receive visitors. I must ask you to leave. Despite the manservants firm refusal, Luo Feng had no intention of backing down. I do have an urgent matter, so I hope you could inform him. Simply mention that a gentleman wishes to discuss business with him. Hearing this, the manservant softened a tad. The root of their masters foul mood was, after all, a business mishap. If a promising business proposition were to present itself, perhaps it could mollify Mikes temper and lift the cloud of anxiety hanging over the household. What business do you wish to discuss with our master? The business of antiques. Luo Fengs response left the manservant somewhat skeptical, but he chose to report it nonetheless. While waiting at the entrance, Luo Feng activated his system and scanned the premises. As the old lady had mentioned, there were indeed cultural artifacts here, marked by rather large red dots! Yet, something was amiss. If he factored in the era, the artifacts from the Warring States period should be more valuable than the Sheep Head. Therefore, the systems red dots should be larger and darker than before. But that was not the case, which puzzled Luo Feng. But he knew that the answer would reveal itself once he had the chance to inspect the items. After about five minutes of waiting, the manservant returned. Our master invites you in to speak, he said, leading Luo Feng towards the mansions interior. As they walked, he cautioned, But do bear in mind, our master is currently in a very sour mood, so please tread carefully with your words. Luo Feng remained silent, following the manservant until they reached Mike. Upon seeing Mike, Luo Feng took a moment to evaluate him. As expected, Mike radiated an aura of hostility. I was told that you wished to discuss antiques? Mike fixed his curious gaze on Luo Feng. Though hed been a farmer for years, hed never dabbled in the antiques trade. He did harbor a modest hobby of collecting antiques, but it was far from being a commercial endeavor. Indeed, I heard you have a penchant for collecting antique curiosities in your free time, so I thought Id pay a visit. As soon as Luo Feng voiced this, Mikes suspicion was piqued. Im curious, who told you that? Do I need a source? At yesterdays auction, you were ready to spare no expense for that Sheep Head. Itd be rather odd if someone with such determination had no interest in collecting antiques. Luo Fengs reply was logically sound, prompting Mike to pose a direct question: So, what kind of antique business do you want to propose? Mr. Mike, a friend of mine is planning to open an antique store and urgently needs some valuable pieces to enhance its appeal. Hes scoured numerous antique markets these past few days, but the items there are of inferior quality. Luo Fengs flattery was subtle, yet potent. He didnt resort to blatant sycophancy, but instead elevated Mikes discerning eye and sophisticated taste by contrasting them with the mediocrity of others. Mike certainly saw through this tactic, but being aware of it and enjoying the flattery were two separate matters. Youre quite the charmer. Ive indeed amassed a considerable collection in my warehouse. If your taste matches mine, feel free to pick some items. Following Mikes directions, his manservant promptly stepped forward to guide Luo Feng, leaving Mike behind. With Mike out of the picture, Luo Feng found his task considerably easier. I appreciate your generosity. Eager to get started, Luo Feng followed the manservant to the warehouse. Upon entering and beholding the resplendent assortment of items, Luo Feng was left utterly agog.. Chapter 646 - Chapter 646: Discovering the Flask Chapter 646: Discovering the Flask Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation As it turned out, Mike possessed an impressive array of artifacts, each of which, upon first glance, exuded a sense of great worth. However, a comprehensive scan using Luo Fengs unique system revealed a disheartening truth: the lions share of Mikes collection was counterfeit! Surveying the warehouse overflowing with such treasures, Luo Feng couldnt help but feel a twinge of sympathy for Mike. Just how much had Mike invested in these trinkets? An alarming amount of money had been essentially thrown away. Regardless of ones wealth, realizing this bitter truth would undoubtedly cause substantial discomfort. However, Luo Feng was not here to ponder such matters; he had a specific objective in mind. Rather than making a beeline for the artifact from the Warring States period, he opted to feign interest in the surrounding items. As he browsed, Luo Feng struck up a conversation with the man who had guided him in, inquiring about the pieces Mike treasured the most. Sir, your taste doesnt appear to be particularly refined, the man sneered before leading Luo Feng to a shelf. He gestured towards a box, stating, Do you see this? Our boss paid over thirty million for the item inside! Upon hearing this, Luo Feng opened the box to inspect its contents. Inside was a bracelet of exceptional hue and complete transparency. If it were genuine jade, it would indeed be a priceless treasure, worth not just thirty million, but possibly even fifty million. Theres an adage in the trade: the more a piece of jade resembles glass, the more valuable it is. However, if it becomes indistinguishable from glass, its a pitfall from which theres no return. Clearly, this bracelet fell into the latter category. Under normal circumstances, Luo Feng would certainly have mocked the man. However, today Luo Feng was in a position of needing something from them, and so he managed to suppress his mirth. Indeed, this is a priceless gem, but I fear its beyond my financial means, he said, feigning disappointment. He then closed the box and proceeded to search for other treasures. Evidently, Luo Fengs ruse was effective. The guide, emboldened by Luo Fengs words, became increasingly haughty. His face was a mask of arrogance each time he spoke to Luo Feng thereafter. Luo Feng didnt mind. A few flattering words could spare him a great deal of hassle. Why not indulge the man? After casually selecting a few less conspicuous items, Luo Feng, suppressing his excitement, finally stood before a rust-stained pot. At first glance, Luo Feng recognized this as an authentic piece, the very item that had appeared as a large red dot during his system scan. Carefully, Luo Feng picked it up and turned to the servant, asking, This piece has an air of antiquity about it. Can you share any details? The man dismissed his query with a wave of his hand, Im not certain. Perhaps five or six years ago, our boss stumbled upon it at a flea market and found it intriguing, so he brought it home. We had it appraised. Its most likely a high-quality replica and doesnt carry much value. Why, have you developed a fondness for it? I didnt expect even your boss to have an occasional lapse in judgment. Holding the item, Luo Feng scrutinized it carefully before responding, This piece managed to deceive your boss, suggesting the forger was quite skilled. If I were to display it in my shop, it would surely draw attention. Luo Feng feigned the excitement of uncovering a treasure, while the man found his behavior amusing. I presumed you were here to negotiate a substantial deal with our boss. I hadnt anticipated such frugality on your part. After his statement, the man pointed out several other areas where the items held little value, suggesting Luo Feng could help himself to whatever he fancied. Luo Feng didnt disagree. Having secured his target, he casually glanced at the other items, selected a few, and exited the warehouse. Upon meeting Mike, Luo Feng placed the items in a cardboard box and said, Mr. Mike, my means are limited. I merely picked a few items of lesser value. Could you tell me their worth? After Luo Feng finished, Mike glanced at the items, finding them to be worthless. He found it amusing that someone would deliberately seek out such trinkets. If I were to charge you for these, it would make me appear petty. Mike was about to dismissively wave his hand and gift Luo Feng all the items when he suddenly had a flash of recognition. Have we met somewhere before? As soon as Mike voiced his question, Luo Feng promptly denied it. Ive never had the chance to meet someone of your stature. You must be mistaken. It seemed as if Mike had suddenly recalled something.. Chapter 647 - Chapter 647: Showdown Chapter 647: Showdown Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation I remember now; you spoke with Charles at the auction! And there was only one person in the entire box. I didnt know who it was! It was definitely you; youre the one who stole the Sheep Head from me! Mike shouted, his past troubles surging back into her consciousness. The moment he recognized Luo Feng, Mike realized that anyone capable of snatching the Sheep Head from her must be extremely affluent. Consequently, whatever he sought now must be an extraordinarily valuable artifact. You must be mistaken. How could I possibly afford to compete with you for such an artifact? Luo Feng dismissed his claim with a smile. All his attention was on the box. He was intent on claiming the artifact from the Warring States period. Are you still playing the fool? Guards! Capture him! Mike was primed for a showdown. Luo Feng knew that feigning ignorance would be futile. Before the guards could mobilize, Luo Feng seized the box and sprinted away. Upon seeing Luo Feng flee, Mike shouted at the top of his lungs. If I let you escape today, I, Mike, will never show my face in Atlanta again! The guards swiftly convened, their guns trained on Luo Feng. No matter his skills, Luo Feng was forced to halt at the sight of the firearms. Look here, Boss Mike, theres no need to escalate matters this far, is there? Luo Feng held onto the box firmly. His concern wasnt about losing the box. He feared that the artifact within might be damaged during the ensuing conflict, resulting in a significant loss. Hand over the Sheep Head, and perhaps Ill let you go. Predictably, Mike was still obsessed with the Sheep Head. Im afraid I cant fulfill your wish. After all, Ive already given away the Sheep Head. Heh, you expect me to believe that? You spent a fortune on such a significant artifact only to give it away? Do you take me for a toddler? Mike couldnt bear to argue with Luo Feng any longer. With a wave of his hand, his men surged forward. The gunmen stayed behind to maintain control over Luo Feng, while the others rushed forward, aiming to subdue him. It was a well-devised tactic. As Luo Feng confronted them, he scrutinized the surrounding environment. He quickly deduced that a direct escape from here was nearly impossible. With so many guns aimed at him, even if he could shake off these men, he wouldnt be able to outrun bullets. So, his only path to freedom became apparent. While wrestling with the guards, Luo Feng gradually moved towards Mike. To lower their guard, Luo Feng feigned weakness, taking several punches in the process. Under Luo Fengs ruse, the guards let their guard down. Seizing the opportunity, Luo Feng dashed to Mike, grabbed him by the neck, and used him as a human shield. Everyone, drop your weapons and step back! Luo Feng commanded. The guards, seeing their boss captured, dared not act recklessly and awaited Mikes orders. Are you all deaf? Drop your guns and step back! Despite his fury, Mike had no choice but to comply with Luo Fengs orders. Only after Mike spoke did the men reluctantly put down their weapons. Luo Feng then exited, keeping Mike as his shield. Even when they reached the door, Luo Feng remained vigilant. He instructed the men to stay put while he turned a street corner, then forcefully pushed Mike back towards them. Mike was livid after being released. He felt dizzy and was on the verge of fainting. However, he didnt forget to command his men to pursue Luo Feng! What are you standing around for?! Chase him! I want him dead! I want him dead right now! Mike screamed hysterically. But by this time, Luo Feng had already vanished. After Luo Feng departed, he returned to his hotel and carefully examined the artifact from the box. The flask from the Warring States period might appear rusty, but the patina seemed to have formed recently. If he entrusted it to Mr. Wu and had a technician inspect it, there should be no issue. After packing up the flask, Luo Feng checked the time. It was nearly evening, so he hastily made his way to the toy wholesale market. Jardins and the elderly lady were still waiting for Luo Feng. The old lady appeared delighted. Even after a day had elapsed, she remained as thrilled as before. Youre finally back! The moment Jardins caught sight of Luo Feng, he was so elated she almost leaped up. His return confirmed he wasnt joking before! Come here, weve been waiting for you for a long time! Chapter 648 - Chapter 648: Toy Store Renovation Plan Chapter 648: Toy Store Renovation Plan Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation For Luo Feng, the recent acquisition of Warring States period artifact was greatly beneficial. Despite the unintentional assistance, Luo Feng had no intention of shirking his responsibilities. Ive settled matters on my end, he began. Now, lets discuss the issue with your store. Luo Feng had already formed a judgment about the storefront. With its current location and the type of toys it sold, making a profit seemed nearly impossible. It would be simple enough for Luo Feng to help just provide funds. But Luo Feng also knew that the elderly lady running the store wasnt one to just sit back and watch the world go by. If she were, she wouldnt have kept the toy store running for so long. Given the stores prime location, she could easily lease it out and make a tidy profit. I have two proposals, Luo Feng began, jotting down on a piece of paper. First, I could give you ten million. You can use this money however you see fit, be it for store maintenance, operational costs, or personal expenses. To me, this amount isnt substantial, so giving it to you isnt an issue. Secondly, I could provide you with one million, coupled with a detailed operational plan to revive your business. Luo Feng paused, looking at the elderly woman, awaiting her response. Grandma, lets take the ten million! Jardins voice piped up, offering advice to the old lady. However, the elderly lady hesitated. She was aware of what ten million meant a life free from financial worries. But she was torn. Reflecting on her years of managing the toy store, she knew she wasnt cut out for business. The store had suffered losses under her management, and she bore responsibility for its state. She had held on to this toy store for most of her life. She didnt want to see it decline in her twilight years. With a determined look, she approached Luo Feng and said, I want you to help me run this toy store. Ill take the one million. Hearing this, Luo Feng nodded approvingly. At the same time, Jardins too, seemed to grasp the old ladys intentions. She didnt object but silently observed from the background. Luo Feng handed the elderly lady a check for one million. Keep the money safe. Im quite busy recently, so I cant manage this toy wholesale market personally. However, Ill draft an operational plan. You can have Jardins assist With that, Luo Feng departed. In his mind, he already had a broad outline. Their toy wholesale market wouldnt just cater to local customers. The old toys they had would not appeal to the current generation of children. However, they could be sent to third-world countries. Although this approach might not be profitable and could even result in losses, it was just a part of Luo Fengs broader strategy. The current warehouse was enormous. A portion of it could be leased out, providing additional income. The rent, combined with the million Luo Feng provided, would aid in the toy markets transformation. Now, the task was on Jardins to research the current toy trends and find out which toys were most popular. Luo Fengs idea of clearing out the old toys had a hidden agenda. Gathering old toys from all over the country and shipping them abroad required a consistent logistics company. Luo Feng planned to establish one. He needed a logistics company to cover his transportation of artifacts. After some calculations, Luo Feng approached Liu Jian, inquiring if there were any near-bankrupt international logistics companies nearby. Acquiring an existing company was much faster than starting from scratch. Soon, with Liu Jians assistance, they identified a company on the verge of bankruptcy. The acquisition was smooth. With a mere two hundred thousand, Luo Feng managed to purchase a complete international logistics company. Even though the company was nearing its end, it had solid operations but suffered from a cash flow issue. After investing more money and appointing Liu Jian as the companys chairman, everything was in place. Luo Feng entrusted Liu Jian with the responsibility of both intelligence gathering and company operations. Liu Jian, despite being swamped with tasks, was motivated by the thought that he was working for Mr. Wu, and his enthusiasm remained undiminished.. Chapter 649 - Chapter 649: Countermeasures Chapter 649: Countermeasures Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation What did you say? Luo Feng started a logistics company? Inside the mansion of the Mike family, Mike was taken aback by the news he heard while inspecting his grounds. Flames of anger instantly ignited in his eyes. This Luo Feng dares to open a company in Atlanta? Does he intend to establish a long-term presence here? After pondering for a moment, the rage on Mikes face swiftly transformed into excitement. Well, if he wishes to start a business in Atlanta, how can I not give him a taste of my power? A chilling smile crept across Mikes face. Find out what kind of business his logistics company intends to pursue. Well invest in a logistics company too and snatch contracts from him! Even at a loss! We must steal those contracts! For a newly established company like his, Im curious to see how long he can last. I want to witness him kneel before me, begging for mercy! Mike laughed heartily, prompting his subordinates to swiftly begin their search for a suitable logistics company. On the other hand, after setting up his logistics company, Luo Feng was deciding on a new name. After all, the logistics company was on the brink of bankruptcy before he took over. Changing its name would rid it of its ill-fortune. How about naming it National Transport? Luo Feng asked Liu Jian, who was standing beside him. Liu Jian, not particularly well-educated, immediately approved of the name with enthusiasm. I think its a great name! Its no surprise, coming from you, boss! Listening to Liu Jian, Luo Feng couldnt tell if he was genuinely pleased or simply flattering him. Without another word, Luo Feng ordered the company sign to be replaced and sent someone to update the companys registration details. Once everything was settled, Luo Feng handed Liu Jian the data he had gathered overnight. While our primary focus is transporting artifacts, we still need a legitimate front for our business, or it will arouse suspicion. Heres a list of companies with significant logistics needs that I found last night. Ive vetted them all, and they have clean backgrounds. Approach their bosses and see if they can give us some contracts. Liu Jian promptly set out to execute Luo Fengs orders. Meanwhile, Mike had already chosen a logistics company called Prosperous International. It was a mid-sized enterprise that had previously faced financial difficulties. However, with Mikes financial backing, all their monetary issues were resolved. Now that they had accepted Mikes aid, they were obligated to obey his directives. My demands are simple. Theres a logistics company called National Transport. Whatever contracts they aim for, you must snatch them. As long as you can do that, I wont interfere with your other business strategies. Upon hearing Mikes conditions, the boss of Prosperous International felt like he had struck gold. After all, stealing business was mainly about financial muscle. With Mikes investment, they had no shortage of funds. Rest assured, boss. This is a piece of cake. Just watch us. They began investigating the projects that National Transport was negotiating. Soon after, leveraging their price advantage, they snatched away all the contracts. When Luo Feng learned of this, he was quite surprised. Boss, this is really strange. Every deal I negotiate gets stolen the very next day. And they snatch them away with a significantly lower price. I had some accountants run the numbers yesterday. By stealing our contracts at those prices, theyre making no profit. Theyre targeting us! Liu Jian looked visibly upset. While the logistics company wasnt their core business, being targeted in such a manner was infuriating. However, Luo Feng remained calm, wondering who was behind these tactics. A brief reflection led him to a likely culprit: Mike. Mike was the only person with whom Luo Feng had openly clashed. Realizing this, Luo Feng chuckled. He wants a financial showdown? Lets give him one! Luo Feng then made a call to the bank and transferred a billion to the companys account. Boss, is this really necessary? Liu Jian seemed concerned. After all, this isnt our main business. If they want to steal our contracts, we could just let them. Why spend so much? Luo Feng shook his head, This money is just for show. Well compete with them on price, but once our losses reach a certain limit, well withdraw. Upon hearing Luo Fengs plan, Liu Jian finally understood. Boss, it seems youre planning some retribution. Chapter 650 - Chapter 650: Backlash Chapter 650: Backlash Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Luo Fengs intentions were quite clear. He wanted to give Mike the impression that he was willing to engage in a price war, using his substantial financial resources as a bluff. When faced with minor losses, National Transport would still choose to compete. However, if the losses reached a certain level, they would simply bow out. What harm would it do to them, even if they handed over the contracts? Luo Feng was employing the tactic of boiling a frog in warm water. Even if the opponents had deep pockets, so what? If he kept taking orders at an incredibly low price, what would their loyal customers think? If their long-standing clients thought they were being overcharged, would they not turn to other options? More importantly, if those loyal customers took the time to investigate, they would realize that they were being targeted in retaliation against National Transport. And when they came to National Transport to negotiate even lower prices, wouldnt it be easy to switch their allegiance? What Luo Feng was really banking on was this masterstroke. The plan was indeed flawless, and the opposing side was completely oblivious to the gravity of the situation. At Prosperous Internationals main office building: Boss, our financial report for this quarter looks much better than the last one. That Mike really is a fool with too much money, throwing it at us like this. At this rate, wed have to try hard not to get rich! The secretary said to the boss of Prosperous Logistics, Mr. Eld. Eld looked at his secretary and sneered, I dont know whats gotten into Mike, spending money like theres no tomorrow. But thats his problem, not ours. All we need to do is help him spend it. Also, make sure to divert half of that money into my personal account. We cant let all of his cash go to waste. Hes spending so recklessly; he surely wont notice a little more or a little less. Listening to Elds instructions, the secretary grinned, Boss, as per your orders, Ive already diverted the funds. We dont even need that much to suppress the new company. Their joy was palpable. Eld was even getting a bit too familiar with his secretary when a frantic knock interrupted them. A staff member entered, Boss! Several of our partners have stormed in. They look furious. Something big mustve happened! The secretary quickly adjusted her clothing and stepped aside. Eld, frustrated at the interruption, snapped, Whats the big deal? They are our long-time clients. Just handle whatever issue they have. But before he could finish, one of the clients had already barged in. The first to enter was Elds old client, Harvin. Harvin had been friends and business partners with Eld for over a decade. Seeing Harvin, Eld naturally assumed everything would be fine and approached for a hug. However, he was promptly pushed away by Harvin. Eld, it seems you no longer consider me a friend, Harvin said, fury evident on his face. Eld was taken aback, Harvin, what are you talking about? Weve been friends for years! Are you joking or has someone been poisoning your ear? Eld tried to pacify him, ushering Harvin to sit. You there, bring tea for my old friend! Eld shouted, and everyone else in the office quickly made themselves scarce. Once alone, Eld got straight to the point, Harvin, weve been friends for years. I wont beat around the bush. Just tell me whats wrong, and if Im at fault, Ill rectify it. Harvin, full of disdain, replied, Very convincing act. But he was here for business, so he didnt let his emotions take over. Tell me, whats the current rate for international logistics? Eld immediately put on a distressed face, Youve seen it. Business is tough these days, Weve been operating at a loss. So, youre incurring losses to strangers but charging your old friends exorbitantly? Hearing this, Eld panicked, How could that be? Why would I ever prioritize strangers over my friends? Harvin shot back, Who doesnt know that Prosperous International is undercutting prices in the market? Do you think Im blind or deaf? Eld finally grasped the issue, Look, my friend, youve misunderstood. Its all Mikes doing. Hes paying us to suppress a new company. Eld explained everything, but Harvin wasnt buying it.. Chapter 651 - Chapter 651: Trouble at the Doorstep Chapter 651: Trouble at the Doorstep Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Eld, after all these years of friendship, I never imagined youd have the audacity to lie to me about this matter, began Harvin, his fury evident. Harvin, incensed, stood up and slammed his hand on the table, shouting, If you dont regard me as a friend, then forget about receiving any orders from our company in the future! He was about to storm out when Eld hurriedly intervened to block his path. Everything Ive said is the truth. What will it take for you to believe me? Do I need to bring you to Mr. Mike so he can tell you himself? pleaded Eld. But Harvin dismissed him, not even affording him a glance. Eld could guess what Harvin was thinking. After all, the money came from Mike. What difference did it make whether it benefited others or benefited Harvin himself? Wasnt it obvious that the proverbial meat pie shouldnt be given away to strangers? Harvins visit today was clearly to seek an explanation. If Eld enjoyed the benefits without thinking of his old friend, then maybe their friendship wasnt worth much. Harvin stood in silence. Eld realized that without some form of appeasement, the situation wouldnt be resolved. Come on, were such good friends! How could I possibly have good fortune and not think of you? Eld tried to reassure him. Dont worry. I had already planned on discussing this with you. How about this? For the next order, our price will be 10% less than the previous market rate. Is that acceptable? Harvin, hearing this, reluctantly took his seat. Eld, you know I dont care about the money. A 10% discount, although substantial, pales in comparison to our years of friendship. Every time Ive had good news, you were the first person Id share it with. But now, when you have something good, you hide it from me. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Harvins words were drenched in emotion, but Eld could see right through him. Still, he had to maintain a facade of amiability. This is a huge misunderstanding. From the beginning, I never intended to keep any good news from you. Just now, I even asked my secretary to clear my afternoon schedule so I could discuss the pricing details with you. I didnt expect you to come here in such a hurry. Eld and Harvin continued their back and forth, but with the concessions already offered, Harvin seemed more willing to reconcile. Their conversation was brief, and they quickly made up. However, just as Eld was about to breathe a sigh of relief, another subordinate hurriedly entered. Boss, we have a problem! Mr. Andy is storming this way, and he looks furious. This doesnt look good! Hearing this, Eld immediately realized that Andy probably had the same intentions as Harvin. Turning to Harvin, he looked exasperated. Harvin, you must help me. We have so many clients. If every single one of them comes demanding discounts, I wont have enough to give. Eld looked distressed, but Harvin seemed indifferent. How can I help? This is your issue. Even if I wanted to assist, they probably wouldnt heed my advice. In the end, youll have to handle this on your own. As he spoke, Harvin glanced at his watch and pretended to be in a rush. Sorry, I just remembered a crucial meeting I have to attend. Lets end our discussion here for now. I must go. With that, Harvin made a hasty exit, leaving Eld seething. That man! He benefits and then runs off, all the while claiming to be my friend. The audacity! Eld felt helpless. As his longtime clients began to show up, he knew that Harvin and Andy wouldnt be the last. If they both knew about the deal, others would too. If all the regular clients came asking for discounts, where would he find the money to subsidize them? But they were loyal clients for many years; he couldnt just ignore them. Only now did Eld realize why such a pie from the sky deal had landed in his lap. His lack of foresight had trapped him. If he had been more discerning, he would have seen the pitfalls and avoided them. But as he was lost in thought, Andy stormed in. Eld, what do you think youre doing? Andy didnt even pretend to be cordial. Pointing at Elds nose, he began his tirade. I know why youre here, Eld began. But to be honest, Im just helping someone out. Ive never once thought of keeping the profits to myself. But Andys response mirrored Harvins earlier sentiments. Do you think I came here just to talk about money? Eld, I cant believe youd think of me in such a way! Chapter 652 - Chapter 652: First Encounter Chapter 652: First Encounter Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Andy and Harvin both had the same motive: they wanted money. How could Eld not see through their intentions? Though he was reluctant to part with his money, he felt trapped. Andy, weve shared a friendship for many years now. Do you not trust my word? Eld implored sincerely. In response, Andys expression grew stern. Of course, I believe what you say. But I must admit, my trust in you isnt as solid as it once was. Andys face reflected deep disappointment. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, Eld understood that he might have to make some sacrifices to pacify Andy. In all honesty, everything Ive said is true. Im working on behalf of Mike. If youre skeptical, thats your prerogative. However, if you believe that offering a discount on your orders is the only way to preserve our bond, then Im prepared to cover the cost myself. Seeing Elds willingness to compromise, Andy refrained from pushing further. After they agreed on the discounted rate, Andy clarified that money wasnt his primary concern. Externally, Eld nodded in understanding. But internally, he was silently berating Andy for his greed. Once he had finally managed to bid Andy farewell, a wave of dizziness hit Eld, making him feel unwell. Someone! Announce to all outside that Im unwell and wont be seeing anyone! Following this declaration, Eld retreated to his residence. As expected, a number of visitors sought him out. But with Eld nowhere in sight, they were left to voice their frustrations outside. Luo Feng keenly observed the challenges that Eld was grappling with. From the onset, Luo Feng had been closely watching Eld. Although Elds company, Prosperous Logistics, was competent, challenging Luo Feng this way seemed misguided. Moreover, Luo Feng was confident that Eld wouldnt make rash decisions. He soon surmised that Mike was the true puppet master behind the scenes. Yet, to confront Mike, Luo Feng first had to deal with Eld. Given Elds current predicament, Luo Feng believed that overcoming him wouldnt pose much of a challenge. After three days in hiding, Eld eventually returned to his office. Luo Feng, informed by his sources, was quick to act. Without any hesitation, Luo Feng made his way to the Prosperous Logistics building. I wish to speak with your boss. Luo Fengs request took the receptionist off guard. Their boss had explicitly stated that, under the guise of illness, he wasnt to be disturbed. Seeing an unfamiliar face, the receptionist grew wary. I apologize, but our boss is currently indisposed due to illness and isnt receiving visitors. You could leave your contact details, and Ill ensure he gets in touch once hes better. While the receptionist maintained a courteous demeanor, Luo Feng wasnt swayed. Kindly inform your boss that theres someone here who can assist with his ongoing issues. Id like to know if hes interested in a meeting. The receptionist, taken aback by Luo Fengs assertiveness, hesitated. Please bear with me for a moment. Ill fetch our manager. Shortly after, the manager emerged. Upon seeing Luo Feng, the manager felt a flicker of recognition but couldnt pinpoint where they had met. Sir, you claim you can assist our boss with his current dilemmas? The manager regarded Luo Feng with skepticism. A stranger had suddenly appeared, offering solutions to problems even their boss couldnt resolve? It seemed far-fetched. Luo Feng responded succinctly, Just relay to your boss that Luo Feng, the head of National Transport Logistics, is here to meet him. Hell grasp the significance. After a moments hesitation, the manager decided to relay Luo Fengs message. Please wait here for a brief moment. It wasnt long before the manager approached Eld, who was visibly drained. Eld was acutely aware that evasion wasnt a long-term solution, which was why he had returned. But he was at a loss for a way out. As the manager approached him, he announced, Boss, theres someone outside requesting to see you. Not now! Cant you see Im overwhelmed? Eld dismissed the request without hearing further details. The manager persisted, Boss, he claims to be the head of National Transport Elds demeanor shifted instantly. The head of National Transport? What could he possibly want with me? Chapter 653 - Chapter 653: The Deal Chapter 653: The Deal Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Mr. Luo Feng claims hes the owner of National Transport and is here to help you with your troubles, the manager conveyed, his face etched with hope. Indeed, if Luo Feng could genuinely resolve the situation, it would be a significant relief for them. More importantly, since he had introduced Luo Feng, he might receive credit if the issue was indeed settled. After hearing this, Eld remained silent for nearly ten minutes before finally speaking, Well, in that case, lets meet him. I am curious to see what solutions he might offer. Upon receiving Elds directive, the manager immediately approached Luo Feng. Mr. Luo, our boss would like to see you. Luo Feng followed him straight to Elds office. Inside, Luo Feng stood in front of Eld without uttering a word, and Eld remained equally silent. After all, Luo Feng had sought him out, and any premature words might reveal a vulnerability. Eld was in a disadvantageous position and hoped to find a weak point in Luo Fengs stance. Yes, he was ready to make concessions. He had taken a lot of business away from Luo Feng and knew that Luo Fengs visit was not a genuine offer of assistance. He must have something Eld needed. However, Luo Feng continued to remain silent, making Eldred increasingly restless. What is it? Did you come to me just to stare? Eldred finally asked. Luo Feng replied with a smirk, Im indeed curious about you. I cant understand what kind of person would willingly jump into an obvious trap. His sarcastic tone made Eld slightly uncomfortable, but he didnt show it. Youre well aware of the current situation. So, I wont waste time analyzing it. Just state your terms. What do you want in exchange for your help? Eldred was blunt, but Luo Feng played coy. What I want, you might not have. Tell me what you can offer first. Luo Fengs evasiveness made Eld uneasy. I cant give you everything I possess. Standing up, Eld decided to cut to the chase. Lets not beat around the bush. What do you want? Money? Market share? Or Mike, the one behind all this? By mentioning Mike, Eld had already made a concession. Luo Feng responded without hesitation, I dont need your market. Were a new small firm and arent looking for big orders. And as for money, lets just say that Im not lacking. The person who bought the Sheep Head at the auction was me. So you know, Im not short on cash. Having eliminated two of the three options, Eld grasped Luo Fengs intent. You know Mikes influence is vast. I cant afford to cross him, so I cant offer you much assistance. Eld was clearly in a bind, caught between two powerful forces. Luo Feng reassured him, I dont need your help against Mike. I just want you to do one thing: arrange a meeting with Mike for me. It sounded simple, and Eld readily agreed. However, when he learned of the specific task Luo Feng referred to, Elds face darkened. Mr. Luo, what youre asking isnt easy. Why do you think Im offering to help you out? Luo Feng reminded him that this was a transaction, not a friendly favor. Eldred hesitated for a while, unable to decide. Just then, his phone rang. It was a call from a long-time client. Faced with mounting pressure, Eld made up his mind. If these issues persisted, his decades-old company might soon go bankrupt. Fine! Ill do it. But I need some time. As you know, what youve asked isnt straightforward, and I need to make preparations. Eld had given in, but Luo Feng was patient. Take your time, as long as your company can withstand the pressure. With that, Luo Feng exited the room. Although Eld had agreed to Luo Fengs terms, he remained anxious. Assisting Luo Feng meant crossing Mike. If Luo Feng faced adversity, he could leave, but Eld would be defenseless against Mike. Slumping in his chair, Eld exhaled deeply.. If he didnt help Luo Feng now, who else would come to his rescue? Chapter 654 - Chapter 654: Linda Chapter 654: Linda Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation After leaving Prosperous Logistics, Luo Feng had barely taken two steps when he received a call from Eld. Elders voice sounded noticeably older. However, Luo Feng still had a certain respect for Eld. After all, being able to return his call so promptly suggested that Eld was still sharp-minded. Such a person could discern the overall situation clearly and had a certain foresight. Collaborating with him wouldnt be problematic. Mr. Luo, Eld began, Ive made up my mind. I agree to your terms. But before I act, I want to hear how you plan to help me. Eld waited for Luo Fengs solution after finishing his piece. Without beating around the bush, Luo Feng directly conveyed his plan, Currently, your old clients mainly believe you are giving concessions to other companies. Thats why they are discontented. When they come to you again, simply decline them straight away, no matter what they say. Upon hearing this, Eld was taken aback. If I do that, wont I lose clients? Do you think theyre fools? Of course they arent, Luo Feng responded immediately, In fact, they are very clever. Luo Feng never underestimated anyone. In the world of business, those who managed to establish and run their own companies inevitably possessed certain skills. He continued, If they suspect youre conceding, a simple investigation will reveal youre trying to suppress me. Hence, when they cant strike a deal with you, theyll certainly approach me. By doing so, they hope youll continue to suppress me, and in turn, youll have to offer even lower prices to meet their demands. By the time Luo Feng finished, realization dawned upon Eld. Had Luo Feng foreseen so far ahead? According to Luo Fengs words, Eld was gradually delivering himself into Luo Fengs hands. After those old clients approached Luo Feng, if Luo Feng agreed to negotiate, Eld would be forced to slash prices to retain them. If Luo Feng declined, these clients might complain about high prices but would eventually return to Eld. After all, years of collaboration ensured a certain level of trust. I never imagined someone as young as you could be so strategic, Eld remarked, a hint of admiration in his voice. Provoking you at the outset seems to have been a mistake. Luo Feng did not comment on Elds observation. Mr. Eld, Ive presented my proposal, Luo Feng stated, Being the astute man you are, it should be evident that I am the only one who can help you out of this predicament. Now it depends on whether youre willing to accept my assistance. After a moment of silence, Eld responded resolutely, Ill do as youve said within three days. After that, Ill accompany you to meet Mike. However, if someone approaches you during these three days, I hope youll assist me. With that, both men ended the call. Luo Feng, holding his phone, remained emotionally unaffected. While Mike was a prominent figure in Atlanta, Luo Fengs objective in coming to the United States, and specifically Atlanta, wasnt business-related. Mike was merely an obstacle that needed to be removed. Whether Mike stayed or left had no bearing on Luo Fengs mission to collect artifacts. To Luo Feng, dealing with Mike felt like a waste of time. With a sigh of mild frustration, Luo Feng dialed Liu Jian, instructing him to gather more information and locate artifacts in the US, hoping to make some progress. Just as he ended the call with Liu Jian, Luo Fengs phone rang again. The incoming call was from an unfamiliar number. Upon answering, a cold female voice inquired, Is this Mr. Luo Feng? Yes, it is. Who am I speaking to? Hello, Mr. Luo. My name is Linda. Were currently seeking to collaborate with a logistics company. After some research, wed like to discuss potential collaboration with you. Do you have some time? Almost immediately, Luo Feng deduced that this must be one of Elds clients. Of course, he responded warmly, Im free now. Why dont we arrange a meeting? Soon after, both agreed to meet at Luo Fengs logistics company. Not long after Luo Fengs return, a woman named Linda appeared before him. Linda assessed Luo Feng from head to toe, seemingly surprised that the man Eld had gone to great lengths to counter was such a young individual. Good day, Mr. Luo, Linda greeted, I am Linda, the Business Director of Central Commerce and Trade. She handed a business card to Luo Feng. Without a second glance, he pocketed the card. Were here today with hopes of establishing a long-term partnership, Linda explained, Such an association would be beneficial for both parties.. Chapter 655 - Chapter 655: The Negotiation Chapter 655: The Negotiation Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Long-term collaboration? Luo Feng carefully examined the woman before him. Linda, Central Commerce and Trade Without any hesitation, Luo Feng took out his phone and did a quick search. He then looked up at Linda, You seem to have a long-term partnership with a logistics company, dont you? I read in the news that youve signed a five-year strategic partnership with Prosperous Logistics. Why approach me now? Arent you afraid of breaching your contract? Luo Fengs words were direct. Linda, having anticipated his reaction, nonchalantly waved her hand, Rest assured, our relationship with Prosperous Logistics is none of your concern. Even if things go sour with them, it wont affect our potential partnership. Linda spoke with confidence. Luo Feng, of course, understood that no matter what she said, her ultimate goal was profit. She simply wanted to negotiate with him, use that as leverage against Prosperous Logistics, and secure a better price. Fine, Luo Feng responded, showing a hint of vulnerability. Given what youve just said, we should indeed discuss this. After all, youve probably researched and know that our company is new. Most of the business opportunities have already been taken. To be frank, were almost going under. Seeing Luo Fengs demeanor, Linda assumed he was a novice in the industry, inexperienced in negotiation. We, Central Commerce and Trade , are among the top trading companies in Atlanta. Our main business is international trade, so we need a reliable international logistics company, she explained. If youre willing to partner with us, we can provide you with continuous large orders and help your budding company gain experience. After making her pitch, Linda paused, allowing Luo Feng a moment to reflect. Linda then continued, retrieving a contract from her folder. This isnt the official contract, but if you decide to work with us, the terms will largely remain the same. Perhaps only minor details will be adjusted. Mr. Luo, please take a look and consider our proposal. She then fell silent, patiently waiting for Luo Feng to review the document. However, from the moment Luo Feng received the contract, he felt something was off. Linda hadnt introduced their products or specified their requirements for a logistics company. She simply handed over the contract after a brief exchange. Clearly, her intent wasnt genuine business negotiation. In Luo Fengs eyes, Linda was just pretending to negotiate, all the while planning to use this as leverage to get a better deal from Eld. However, Luo Feng didnt immediately expose her. Instead, he earnestly engaged in the negotiation. After all, he had already made arrangements with Eld. The price on this contract might be too steep for a company in our current position, Luo Feng remarked after briefly scanning the document, then pushed the contract back to Linda. Perhaps an established company could accept this price. The profit margin is simply too low. A startup like ours cant operate with such tight constraints. It would be best if you sought another company to fulfill your needs. Luo Fengs straightforward refusal took Linda by surprise. This price isnt exceptionally low, is it? While its slightly below market rate, the profit margin isnt as small as you suggest, right? For a moment, Linda even wondered if Luo Feng truly understood business. Luo Feng didnt want to argue any further. Yes, the profit margin isnt minuscule, but were a new company. Many aspects of our operations are still not streamlined. If we accept this order without any room for trial and error, one mistake could bankrupt us. Luo Fengs rationale was sound, something Linda hadnt previously considered. Seeing that Luo Feng wasnt inclined to continue, Linda immediately tried to salvage the situation. Mr. Luo, what price do you have in mind? Please, lets discuss further. Not beating around the bush, Luo Feng said, Miss Linda, to be honest, Im quite skeptical about business offers that come knocking on my door. However, Im desperate for orders given our new status. Lets do this: raise the price in this contract by 20%. Thats the lowest we can go. If you can agree to that, we can proceed. Luo Fengs counteroffer left Linda speechless. The proposed price was even higher than what Eld had offered.. How could she negotiate with Eld using this? Chapter 656 - Chapter 656: Job at Risk Chapter 656: Job at Risk Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Linda pondered for a while and finally decided to have a discussion with Luo Feng first, after all, this was just the beginning. Only after initiating talks with Luo Feng could she consider moving on to deeper discussions with Eld. The price youve quoted is indeed challenging, Linda began, but its not entirely out of the question. Ill discuss it with our boss and see if hes interested. If he is, Ill get back in touch. After saying her piece, Linda departed. Luo Feng could discern from their interaction that Linda hadnt genuinely intended to conduct business with him from the outset. Nevertheless, he wasnt too bothered by it; after all, he was currently assisting Eld, so spending a little extra time was inconsequential. On the other side, after her conversation with Luo Feng, Linda headed straight to Elds office. Eld, our shipment volume next month might need to be reduced, probably down to a third of what it used to be, she announced. Eld was stunned. A reduction to one-third was not a minor amount. Whats going on? Are you unsatisfied with our companys services in some Not at all, Linda replied. Its just that weve found another logistics company whose pricing and services were quite pleased with, so were considering giving them a try. But rest assured, the long-term contract we signed with you ensures that youll still get the base shipment volume as stipulated. As she spoke, Linda keenly observed Elds reactions. Yet, Eld remained composed, as if he wasnt particularly concerned. Unable to gauge his intentions, Linda added, You might have heard of the new logistics company. They are called National Transport. By mentioning this, Linda was dropping less of a hint and more of a clear statement: she knew Eld was trying to undercut National Transports business. If he didnt offer a competitive price, not only would he fail to snatch their customers, but he might also lose his existing ones. Even with such an overt implication, Eld didnt show the slightest intention of budging. In business, Eld began, we Americans value freedom above all else. Business dealings should be even freer. If their services surpass ours and their prices undercut ours, then its our fault for not retaining customers. Well work on our shortcomings. Elds reaction left Linda perplexed. Shed heard that several companies had approached Eld in the past and successfully negotiated lower prices without much effort. Yet, despite her own strenuous efforts, Eld seemed unyielding. Manager Linda, do you have any other business here? If not, please leave. I have some pressing matters to attend to and probably wont have the time to entertain you any longer, Eld stated firmly. Caught off guard by Elds resolute demeanor, Linda was unsure of how to respond and chose to leave. Once outside, she immediately phoned her boss. Without a clear understanding of the situation, her boss merely piled on the pressure. Other companies have managed to reduce their logistics costs by at least 20%. Im not asking for that much from you. If you cant get 20%, can you at least negotiate a 10 to 15% reduction? If you succeed, your bonus this year will be doubled. If you dont, dont bother coming to work! The call ended abruptly. Faced with her bosss demands, Linda felt overwhelmed. Reluctantly, she approached Luo Feng once more. However, he showed no signs of yielding. Linda tried everything, even resorting to her charm, which had always worked wonders in the past. But this time, Luo Feng remained unaffected. Fearing the potential loss of her job, Linda grew desperate. After much effort, she managed to squeeze out a couple of tears. Mr. Luo, she implored, please help me out. Your price is even higher than the average market rate. Its impossible for us to agree to such terms. If you cant agree, then seek partnerships elsewhere, Luo Feng responded coolly. To be honest, working with big corporations like yours puts us under immense nressnre- Realizing something, Linda asked, Mr. Luo, youre acquainted with Mr. Eld, arent you? Seeing that Linda was finally getting to the heart of the matter, Luo Feng decided not to beat around the bush. Of course, Im aware. After all, theyve taken so much business away from us. It would be hard not to notice. In that case, Mr. Luo, Linda proposed, even if you raise your prices slightly, just ensure they remain below their quotation, and I promise to entrust all our logistics to you. It was a significant concession on her part. Yet, even with such an offer, Luo Feng calmly declined.. Chapter 657 - Chapter 657: Order Transfer Chapter 657: Order Transfer Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation In the end, after a series of negotiations, Luo Feng and Linda agreed on a price. However, this price wasnt much of a discount. In fact, it wasnt very different from the price offered by Eld. For some reason, Linda couldnt understand why Luo Feng was so firm on the price, unmoved by any bargaining tactics. After begrudgingly agreeing, Linda was frustrated but didnt dare show it. Upon leaving, Linda immediately sought out Eld. Mr. Eld, she began, I believe our companys upcoming shipments will significantly decrease. She hoped to leverage this to get back at Eld for the dissatisfaction she felt dealing with Luo Feng. Eld, however, remained unfazed upon hearing this. Had this been before his collaboration with Luo Feng, he might have panicked. Oh, I see, he replied calmly. We have been quite busy on our end as well and cant handle as much business. If you wish to reduce your shipments, its actually beneficial for us. Linda was taken aback by Elds response. Shed heard about how others, like Harvin, had successfully pressured Eld into making concessions using similar tactics. Why wasnt it working for her? Was Eld looking down on her? Confused and flustered, Linda continued, Mr. Eld, we recently got in touch with a new logistics company. You might have heard of them C National Transport. Youve snatched many orders from them recently. Despite Lindas attempt to unsettle him, Eld remained composed. Yes, Im aware. We did take many orders from them, and I felt slightly guilty about that. Since youve approached them, go ahead and negotiate with them. I wont interfere. Consider it compensation for our past actions. He then looked up at Linda, Is there anything else? If not, please leave. His inexplicable demeanor left Linda bewildered. After a moments hesitation, she departed. She had a nagging feeling shed walked into some sort of trap but couldnt pinpoint what it was. Shortly after Lindas departure, Luo Feng called Eld. How did things go? Flipping through some documents, Eld replied, Its mostly done. Mike has developed an obsession with collecting artifacts in recent years. Last month, through some illicit means, he acquired over a hundred artifacts. Im currently investigating their types and values. I expect to have results the day after tomorrow. He added with a hint of concern, However, obtaining so many items at once might be challenging. You dont need to worry about that, Luo Feng responded. Just ensure the investigation is thorough and bring me to meet Mike. Ill handle the rest. Luo Feng then paused briefly before forwarding the contract Linda had given him to Eld. Take a look at this contract. I deliberately asked for a higher price than yours. It hasnt been signed yet, but I believe its highly likely shell sign it. Afterward, well sign a transfer agreement. Once the goods arrive, theyll be immediately transferred to your company. Youll handle the delivery, and youll keep the profits. Eld was almost in disbelief. This wasnt a small deal. Lindas company had one of the highest shipment volumes in Atlanta. If these orders were handed over to a new company, that company would instantly become one of the top logistics firms in Atlanta. Yet, Luo Feng was swiftly transferring this business to him? Eld was perplexed, but he sensed that Luo Fengs establishment of a logistics company wasnt merely for profit. Everything might just be a facade, with Luo Fengs true intentions remaining elusive. After hanging up, Eld shook his head. All of this didnt concern him directly. He just needed to do his job. Meanwhile, Luo Feng waited patiently. Throughout this period, Linda tried to negotiate with him several times, but Luo Feng remained unyielding on the price. Linda was left distraught. Somehow, others had successfully navigated these deals, yet despite all her preparations, she seemed to be at a loss. After several fruitless attempts to negotiate with Luo Feng, Linda was eventually fired. Several other representatives tried to negotiate in her stead, but to no avail. When word of this spread, others whod considered pressuring Eld to raise prices reconsidered. Three days later, Eld contacted Luo Feng. Mr. Luo, Ive finalized the list and emailed it to you. When are you available? I can introduce you to Mike. He added a note of caution, But I must warn you, Mike isnt someone to be trifled with, especially considering your past disagreements with him.. Chapter 658 - Chapter 658: Meeting Mike Chapter 658: Meeting Mike Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Dont worry about it. That Mike is nothing in front of me, Luo Feng confidently stated. After saying that, Luo Feng quickly found Eld, and the two of them headed for Mikes house. Luo Feng was aware that after the previous incident, Mike harbored murderous intentions towards him. It would be reckless to appear before Mike without caution. On this occasion, Luo Feng disguised himself as Elds underling. Using the pretext of reporting recent developments to Mike, Eld brought Luo Feng to the entrance of Mikes house. Please announce our arrival. Let them know that Eld is here to report on the tasks previously assigned by Mr. Mike. Even when interacting with the servants of Mikes residence, Eld displayed utmost respect. The servant recognized Eld and, without hesitation, went inside to deliver the message. Shortly after, the servant returned and led both Eld and Luo Feng to Mike. How have things been recently? Mike asked, not even looking up from his computer where he was busy with some documents. Quick to respond, Eld said, Everything is as you instructed. All the orders from National Transport Logistics Company have been taken by us. However, because of this, everyone knows that our Prosperous Logistics offers services at lower prices. This has led our old clients to demand the same low prices, making our business quite challenging now. Eld had long wanted to voice his grievances to Mike. Before, he lacked the confidence to do so. But with Luo Feng by his side now, he was prepared to confront Mike. As expected, Mike was taken aback by Elds complaints. He hadnt anticipated such candid grievances from Eld. Dont worry. Once this matter is settled, Ill help stabilize your market. I, Mike, will never let those who work for me suffer losses, Mike assured. Though Eld didnt believe Mikes words, he didnt challenge him outright. Instead, he mentioned, The reason for our visit today is that a friend of mine wishes to meet you. Eld then stepped aside, allowing Luo Feng to come forward. At first, Mike didnt even bother to glance up. Arent all your friends like you? What can they possibly want from meeting me? Although Mike had posed a question, Eld didnt answer him. It was only after a while that Mike lifted his gaze, and upon recognizing Luo Feng, he was utterly stunned. Why is it you?! Mike exclaimed. Eld! Whats the meaning of this?! Alarmed, Mike jumped up from his chair. Eld, however, remained silent, positioning himself by the door, effectively blocking it. Seeing this, Mike realized that Eld had probably aligned himself with Luo Feng. But what was their purpose for coming today? A flurry of questions raced through his mind, but Mike soon regained his composure. Although he had once plotted against Luo Feng, he hadnt succeeded, and Luo Feng had even managed to turn the tables. Thus, Luo Fengs visit today wasnt likely out of revenge. If not for retaliation, then there must be another agenda. Considering this, Mike settled back into his chair and, with a faint smile, looked up at Luo Feng, Mr. Luo, what brings you here today? Mikes rapid composure took Luo Feng by surprise. However, it made things easier, sparing them both unnecessary back-and-forths. As you might already know, I have a penchant for various antiques and artifacts. Whether it was the Sheep Head artifact from before or the batch of items I took from you last time, Im quite fond of them. Today, my visit is driven by a similar intent, Luo Feng explained. Upon hearing this, Mike immediately realized Luo Feng was eyeing the items hed recently acquired. While most of them werent particularly valuable, a few were quite unique. Moreover, the origins of these items were questionable; if Luo Feng took them, Mike wouldnt even be able to report the theft. Listen, Luo Feng, Ive already given you the Sheep Head artifact. I also didnt pursue the matter of the items you took last time. Dont push your luck! Mike said, visibly irritated. I merely wish to make a fair trade with you. Ive got the list of the items youve recently acquired, and there are a few Im interested in. Id like to purchase them from you, Luo Feng proposed. Youve lost quite a bit of money due to the farm issue, havent you? This could be a chance to recover some of your losses. Its a win-win for both of us. While Luo Fengs proposal sounded reasonable, Mike hesitated due to their tumultuous past. After some contemplation, Mike decided to play along, Fine. If we can turn our animosity into friendship through this trade, then Im not opposed. Standing up, Mike gestured towards the door, Follow me. Ill show you the treasures.. Theyre bound to impress! Chapter 659 - Chapter 659: The Counterfeit Warehouse Chapter 659: The Counterfeit Warehouse Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Confronted by Mikes actions, Luo Feng did not attempt to stop him. However, Eld, who was standing behind him, couldnt restrain himself. Mr. Luo, Eld warned, theres surely some trickery at play here. It would be wise to proceed with caution. Luo Feng appeared nonchalant. Dont worry. From this point on, its my responsibility. Youve done your part. You may leave. Having said that, Luo Feng pushed the door open. Eld hesitated, not wanting to depart. He had an inkling that Luo Feng was an important figure. Though he wasnt fully aware of Luo Fengs background, he felt that aligning himself with Luo Feng at this juncture might prove beneficial in the future. No, Eld countered. Ive led you here, so why should I leave prematurely? Eld took a couple of steps forward, positioning himself behind Luo Feng. Mr. Luo, he continued, I have a certain interest in antiques as well. If youre here to examine treasures, why not let me accompany you? Luo Feng was indifferent to Elds proposal. He knew that their subsequent exploration might be fraught with danger. If Eld was undeterred by those potential perils, Luo Feng had no reason to dissuade him. In that case, Luo Feng responded, Mr. Mike, please lead the way. With a silent smirk, Mike guided the duo to his warehouse. Mikes warehouse, which housed his collection of artifacts, was usually off-limits to anyone but him. The sight of him leading Luo Feng and Eld inside immediately drew the attention of his butler. The butler observed from a distance and, as they approached the entrance, he noticed Mike making a particular hand gesture. The gesture was a prearranged signal between them. It meant that someone had to be dealt with and dealt with ruthlessly. The intended target was glaringly obvious. Without any delay, the butler summoned a group of servants. Each one was handed a pistol, and they discreetly closed in on the warehouse. Inside the warehouse, Luo Fengs gaze swept over the myriad of artifacts. A flicker of disappointment crossed his face. Just as before, while the items appeared opulent, the majority were counterfeit. During his last visit, Luo Feng had held his tongue because he needed Mikes cooperation. Now, with their relationship strained, Luo Feng saw no need to spare Mikes feelings. Mr. Mike, Luo Feng remarked, I must say, your discernment leaves much to be desired. Picking up a jade bracelet from a shelf, Luo Feng continued, You dont actually believe this is pure jade, do you? Mikes face paled instantly. He had spent a fortune acquiring that bracelet from a friend. Although he wasnt an expert on jade, he had been told that the clearer the jade, the higher its quality. This bracelet was almost indistinguishable from glass. Trusting his long-time associate, he hadnt given it a second thought. Mr. Mike, Luo Feng elaborated, genuine jade bracelets, even those that look like glass, will always have imperfections. No matter how advanced the craftsmanship, impurities, however minuscule, will always be present. Later, you can use a microscope to inspect this area where theres an air bubble. Mike snatched the bracelet and examined it closely but couldnt identify any flaws. Why cant I see it? he challenged. Ive been an appraiser for decades, Luo Feng replied with a smile. My expertise naturally surpasses that of amateurs like you. Just remember the spot I pointed out, and inspect it under a microscope later to see if Im right. As Luo Feng continued to peruse the warehouse, he offered Mike insights about each artifacts authenticity and value. The revelations were so unsettling that Mike began to question everything. After all these years, all the money spent, were all his treasures really just fakes? Mike was starting to dread Luo Fengs comments. Mr. Mike, look at this one. The forgery here is truly classic. Let me explain Enough! Mikes voice quivered with emotion. The constant undermining of his lifes work was too much to bear, especially as he couldnt be certain whether Luo Fengs claims were accurate or just taunts. Stop looking, stop talking, Mike snapped. The items I acquired recently are over here. If you want them, shut up and follow me. With a cold expression, Mike walked over to a corner of the room. A small shelf stood there, sparsely populated with a few artifacts.. Chapter 660 - Chapter 660: The Warring States Dagger Chapter 660: The Warring States Dagger Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Mike had acquired a collection of items through less-than-conventional means. After securing the haul, he promptly sought out experts to assess its value. Their evaluations, however, were underwhelming. While some objects held moderate value, they paled in comparison to what Mike had paid for them. Being in the estate business, Mike had recently completed a large transaction with a significant client. On his return journey, he encountered a band of thieves. Their attempt to rob him was feeble at best; their lackluster firepower made them easy targets for Mike. Initially, Mike didnt think much of the encounter. Run-ins with bandits werent exactly rare in the United States. But as he was leaving, he noticed a peculiar box among the bandits belongings. Its craftsmanship stood out clearly, it was a cut above the rest. Intrigued, Mike couldnt resist taking the box and its contents home. He later had the items appraised, but the results were disappointing. Reluctantly, Mike stashed the collection in his warehouse. Soon after, authorities from other states issued bounties for the apprehended thieves, specifying valuable items they had stolen. Yet, none of the listed items matched Mikes haul. Assuming the thieves had lied about their loot, Mike didnt fret. After all, his warehouse was in Atlanta, and nobody would dare trespass to investigate. Nor would anyone suspect Mike of having stolen goods. Mike thought that would be the end of it, until Luo Feng took an interest in the very same batch. All the items are here, though I doubt any will catch your fancy, Mike said. Luo Fengs eyes scanned the artifacts; nothing seemed extraordinary. But Luo Feng had seen a glaring red dot on his system, indicating a hidden treasure among the junk. He trusted his system implicitly. As Luo Feng inspected the items more closely, he noticed a peculiar hole in a ceramic piece. The holes location was strangeconventional ceramics wouldnt have a hole there. Upon closer examination, Luo Feng found that the ceramic was unusually heavy and solid. This was unheard of; ceramics were traditionally hollow to hold things. A solid ceramic is as pointless as an outhouse without a pit. Puzzled, Luo Feng placed the ceramic on a table and gently chipped away at it with a small hammer. His suspicion was confirmed: hidden within was a dagger. To Luo Fengs astonishment, the dagger dated back over two millennia. It was the very weapon used in the assassination attempt on the King of Qin by Jing Kea dagger steeped in history. How such a relic ended up overseas, concealed in such a manner, was beyond Luo Feng. But now that hed found it, he would return it to Mr. Wu. Ill take this, Luo Feng said, pocketing the dagger. Im surprised by your cooperation, Mike. Consider our scores settled. Also, Eld was only helping me. Dont make life difficult for him, or I wont stand idly by. With that, Luo Feng and Eld left. Mike watched them go, teeth clenched in frustration. Boss, are we just going to let them walk away like that? one of his men asked. Although Mike was seething, he knew he was powerless for now. Who is this Luo Feng? Does anyone know? His men were clueless, and Mike sank into thought. Luo Feng must be a fanatic collector of artifacts. If he continued to stir trouble in Atlanta, more chaos was bound to ensue. So you like collecting artifacts, huh? Well, kid, today Ill make sure you get more than you bargained for! Mike thought, plotting his next move.. Chapter 661 - Chapter 661: Invitation for Cooperation Chapter 661: Invitation for Cooperation Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Atlanta Business District. Nestled in the heart of Atlanta is a bustling hub for high-tech firms. While it may not outshine Silicon Valley in sheer opulence, it remains Atlantas most profitable sectora nexus for innovation and cutting-edge industries. Dominating the skyline is a skyscraper unapologetically named Cosmic Tower. The name may come across as grandiose, but no one in Atlanta bats an eye. Only one individual in the city possesses the influence to both construct such a marvel and christen it so audaciously. cosmic lowers Pinnacle. Maria, the General Manager of Cosmic Tower, sipped her coffee as she pored over the latest financial statements. This quarters revenue had shown a modest uptick, but it fell short of her aspirations. With a crucial board meeting looming, the weight of expectations bore down on her. She was acutely aware that theyve missed their quarterly goals, and she anticipated a rigorous grilling from the board of directors. Further complicating matters, shes torn about setting the targets for the next quarter aim too ambitiously and risk another shortfall, or set the bar low and risk the boards disapproval. Just as Maria was mulling over her dilemma, her phone rang. It was Mike, a dependable client known for throwing the company a lifeline when it mattered most. His orders may not be colossal, but they arrive like clockworkjust in the nick of time. Mr. Mike, how can I assist you today? Maria answered. Mike hesitated briefly before asking, Youre still in the business of antiques and artifacts, correct? Yes, Maria confirmed, Its a challenging market, but the profit margins are too tempting to ignore. Weve consistently invested in that area. Good to hear, Mike says. A rather audacious young man has just made off with a valuable antique from my collection. Given its murky provenance, I have no plans to chase it. But if youre interested, recovering it could be a profitable venture for Cosmic Tower. Intrigued yet skeptical, Maria inquires, Our corporation is quite large, so its hard to imagine any single artifact making a substantial difference to our bottom line. What are we discussing here? Ever heard of Jing Kes assassination attempt on the King of Qin? Mike replies. The stolen artifact is the dagger he used. Its millennia old and in pristine condition. I estimate it could command a starting auction price of around a hundred million. Maria was visibly taken aback. If Mikes claim holds water, this could be a game-changer. Oddly enough, Mike did not seem keen on reclaiming it himself, leading Maria to suspect that the thief must be extraordinarily skilled someone who could even intimidate Mike. In Atlanta, though, theres no adversary formidable enough to challenge Cosmic Tower, Maria thinks. Thanks for the tip, Mike. After hanging up, Mike texts Maria all the details he has on the thiefa man named Luo Feng. Maria is once again struck by the thiefs apparent competence. It seems were the only force capable of retrieving that dagger, she reflects, picking up her phone for another call. Get the CEO of National Transport on the line. I have a substantial business proposal to discuss. Meanwhile, back on Luo Fengs end. Luo Feng was thrilled with his new acquisition, but he was left puzzled. Why would an artifact of such historical import surface in the United States? Baffled but undeterred, he shelved the question for later. His immediate concern is delivering the dagger to Mr. Wu. He handed it off to Liu Jian, who was tasked with conveying it to their intermediary for eventual delivery to Mr. Wu. Scarcely has Luo Feng finalized these arrangements when his phone rings. It was a call from Cosmic Tower, extending an invitation for a business collaboration. Before founding his own enterprise, National Transport, Luo Feng had studied Atlantas corporate landscape. He knew that Cosmic Tower was the juggernaut in the field. The notion that such a behemoth would seek a collaboration is almost beyond belief. Yet, since theyve made the first move, Luo Feng sees no reason to turn them down.. Chapter 662 - Chapter 662: Conditions Chapter 662: Conditions Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation After setting the time and place with them, Luo Feng began gathering information about the Cosmic Tower. The primary business of the Cosmic Tower was mostly related to finance; they did not particularly need to collaborate with a logistics company. The deeper Luo Feng delved into the matter, the more he felt that something was amiss. He even considered rejecting the collaboration altogether. Luo Feng was not short on money, so he did not rely on these deals to make a profit. If such a collaboration would bring him trouble, Luo Feng would refuse it without a second thought. However, just as Luo Feng was about to call them back to decline, he suddenly saw a news article on his phone. The article stated that the Cosmic Towers antique business was progressing very smoothly. They had recently acquired a Northern Wei Dynasty gilded bronze Maitreya Buddha through an auction. This was not a trivial matter. It was a genuine artifact with over a thousand years of history, crafted with exceptional skill. The piece must have cost them quite a bit at the auction. Moreover, the article stated that the Cosmic Tower planned to display the Maitreya Buddha as their companys totem in their lobby. To be honest, the moment Luo Feng saw the news, he was tempted to acquire the artifact for himself. However, since the news stated that they considered it as their company totem, acquiring it seemed almost impossible. But he had to try, regardless of the odds. Ultimately, Luo Feng decided to first meet the people from Cosmic Tower to find out what kind of business they were interested in discussing and to gauge whether he had a chance to acquire the antique. The next day at noon, Luo Feng arrived at the agreed-upon location. It was a coffee shop, and when Luo Feng arrived, a woman was already sitting there, waiting. You must be Maria, right? Luo Feng inquired. The woman did not respond verbally but gently nodded her head and glanced at the chair in front of her. Luo Feng understood immediately and sat down. What business do you wish to discuss with me? Luo Feng asked directly, and Maria, not beating around the bush, stated her purpose. I heard you have acquired a Warring States period dagger. We are very interested in it. Would you consider selling it to us? Upon hearing this, Luo Feng immediately understood their intent. Im truly sorry, but that artifact is something I cherish. I cannot part with it. Luo Fengs refusal was straightforward, which Maria had anticipated. Mr. Luo, theres no need to decline so quickly. Maria said, pulling a document from her briefcase and sliding it in front of Luo Feng. We will make it worth your while. Not only will we offer you the market value of the dagger, but we will also sign a long-term contract with you. I know your company is new and struggling with business, especially after that guy named Mike nearly ruined you. Once you sign a long-term contract with us, youll be protected. Not just from Mike, but from anyone in Atlanta who might target you. Marias offer was indeed tempting. For any ordinary businessman, it would be accepted without hesitation. Unfortunately for her, Luo Fengs company was but a front; making money was never his objective. Im really sorry, but Im very fond of that artifact. No matter what offer you make, I wont part with it unless Unless what? Maria, sensing an opportunity, pressed him. Luo Feng played coy. My condition might be a bit excessive; I doubt you could meet it. I came here today with significant sincerity. No matter what the condition, we can discuss it. Maria was confident; after all, there was nothing in Atlanta that the Cosmic Tower couldnt handle. The most excessive demands usually involved money, and as long as Maria secured the dagger, its value could be multiplied through marketing, making any concessions to Luo Feng trivial. I want the gilded bronze Maitreya Buddha statue that youve recently acquired. Upon hearing this, Marias expression changed instantly. Though valuable, the artifacts symbolic significance to their corporation now far outweighed its actual value. Parting with it would make the Cosmic Tower a laughingstock. Your condition is indeed excessive, Maria said, almost amused. You should be well aware that we could never agree to such a demand.. Chapter 663 - Chapter 663: Renovation Chapter 663: Renovation Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation I had thought so before, but didnt you just tell me that we could negotiate under any circumstances? Luo Fengs face showed little emotion, leaving Maria unable to discern whether he was joking or serious. Lets switch to another artifact. Ill do my best to meet your conditions. Im sorry, but I cant switch. Im really fond of that Maitreya Buddha statue. Maria fell silent. At this point, their discussion was essentially at an impasse. Are you sure you dont want to part with that dagger? Maria asked, as if laying down a final ultimatum. Agree to my terms, and we can continue to negotiate, Luo Feng replied. Unable to contain himself, Maria slammed her palm on the table and stood up, confronting Luo Feng, What if I insist on obtaining it? That would depend on your capabilities. Their exchange was sharp and pointed, catching Maria off guard. She never expected that someone would dare to speak to her in such a manner. Though she was not the owner of the Cosmic Tower, her position as the general manager was enough for her to look down upon most people. For years, everyone had treated her with deference; nobody had ever dared to defy her. And now, this newcomer was audacious enough to be so insolent? If possible, Id rather not escalate the situation. But if you insist on challenging me, I dont mind showing you my capabilities, Maria said, Maria thought Luo Feng had decided to back down, but his next words infuriated him further. So, youre unwilling to part with the Maitreya Buddha statue? Nonsense! If it werent for the absence of her subordinates, Maria wouldve beaten this insolent youngster half to death. Without another word, Maria left the room. Through this initial interaction, Luo Feng had ascertained the situation. The woman he was dealing with was just the general manager; she couldnt make decisions on something as significant as the Maitreya Buddha statue. Luo Fengs earlier comments were simply to gauge their stance. Looks like Ive encountered a tough nut to crack, Luo Feng mused, standing up to leave. In any case, the artifact was still housed in their tower. As long as he planned carefully, there would be an opportunity. After departing, Luo Feng had just returned to his company when he saw Jardins rushing towards him. Luo Feng, wait up! Arriving breathlessly, Jardins inquired, Arent you supposed to be busy running your toy store? Why are you here? Yes, Im here because Im undecided about something related to the toy store. I wanted to consult you. Jardins then handed Luo Feng a file. Its an order for some old-fashioned toys. We do have them in stock, but I find it strange. No one has ever bulk-ordered such outdated toys before. Im wondering if its some sort of trap. Jardins looked at Luo Feng with anticipation. A successful order could relieve a lot of pressure for them. Luo Feng glanced at the document. It merely listed the types of toys needed, the payment, and the delivery date, with no other details. Theres nothing suspicious on the surface. I have some free time over the next couple of days; why dont we check it out together? Upon hearing this, Jardins nodded enthusiastically. Great! You havent visited the store in quite some time. This would be a good opportunity for you to see the transformations Ive made! Jardins was visibly excited, and Luo Feng didnt dampen her spirits, agreeing right away. The next morning, Luo Feng and Jardins arrived at the toy wholesale market. Compared to its previous dilapidated state, the market had undergone a drastic transformation. It was evident that Jardins had invested considerable effort into the renovation. Luo Feng, look! This area is what Im most proud of.. Chapter 664 - Chapter 664: Discrepancy Chapter 664: Discrepancy Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Luo Feng followed Jardinss gaze. What he saw was a shelf filled with rather vintage toysstuffed animals, music boxes, and various other trinkets. Jardins had even charmingly arranged the animal toys as if they were having a party. Just looking at it made one feel warm inside. Luo Feng then toured the entire wholesale market with Jardins. The moment Luo Feng saw the buyer, he was dumbfounded. The buyer was Maria, the very person he had just had a failed negotiation with. Upon seeing Maria, Luo Feng immediately became vigilant. Why are you here? Both Luo Feng and Maria almost blurted out the question simultaneously. It was evident that both were utterly surprised to see each other. What are you doing here? What do you want With Jardins? Luo Feng was the first to question. Maria, appearing a bit flustered, quickly waved her hands. Im just here to buy some things. Halfway through her explanation, Maria realized she hadnt done anything wrong and straightened up, confronting Luo Feng. What business is it of yours what Im doing here? Are you going to control other peoples business now? Observing the stark change in Marias demeanor, Luo Feng examined her closely. She was dressed casually, even youthfully, which was entirely different from the persona she had projected during their negotiation. Could it be that Maria had a youthful spirit about her? The Maria he had negotiated With had exuded a mature, authoritative aura. Suddenly, Luo Feng realized that Maria might have been there just for her personal hobbies, perhaps interested in these Old toys. Could it be that deep down, Maria was still a young girl at heart? The thought gave Luo Feng goosebumps. Ill leave you to your business then, Luo Feng quickly excused himself, leaving Jardins confused about the entire situation. Fortunately, the negotiations between the two went smoothly. Maria even offered to pay upfront if Jardins had any concerns. Uncertain what to do, Jardins discreetly stepped out to call Luo Feng and relayed the entire situation. After listening, Luo Feng encouraged Jardins to finalize the deal. This transaction was significant for both the toy wholesale market and Jardins. For the market, it helped clear inventory, allowing them to select new stock based on market demand. For Jardins, it was his first successful deal, boosting his future business prospects. After everything was settled, Luo Feng observed an ecstatic Jardins when suddenly his phone rang. It was a call from Maria. Dont you dare talk about what happened today to anyone, or else! she warned before hanging up. Listening to the dial tone, Luo Feng was left speechless. Perhaps seeing this unexpected side of Maria had reduced his hostility toward her. But he was clear about one thing: Maria was an enemy, and he could afford no sympathy for her. Any lapse in judgment would spell trouble for his future endeavors. To celebrate Jardinss first deal, Luo Feng decided to cook a feast at the toy wholesale market. After a busy evening, dinner was finally ready around nine oclock. They laid out a large table in the foyer and were about to begin their celebration. While they ate and chatted, Luo Fengs peripheral vision caught a shadow lurking outside the door. Instantly, he became alert. Quietly rising from his seat, he walked to the door to take a look. He discovered a young girl standing there. She appeared to be around fifteen or sixteen years Old and seemed timid. Upon seeing Luo Feng, she took a couple of steps back, not daring to speak. What are you doing here so late, young lady? Shouldnt you be home? Luo Feng inquired. The girl remained silent, simply staring at him nervously. At this moment, Jardins noticed the situation and approached the girl With two pieces of bread. You must be starving. Here, eat something! Jardins handed the bread to the girl, and only then did she lower her guard.. Chapter 665 - Chapter 665: Alice Chapter 665: Alice Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Under the guidance of Jardins, the girl arrived at the dining table and voraciously consumed all the leftover food. It was apparent that she must have been hungry for quite some time. Her face finally brightened up after filling her stomach. Little girl, where do you live? Why are you outside alone so late? Jardins inquired, to which the girl chose not to respond. Seeing her reluctance, Jardins didnt press the matter further. The girl remained mostly silent. Jardins sensed she might have some unspeakable troubles and didnt ask any more questions. After she had eaten, Jardins led her to take a bath and arranged a room for her to rest. The next morning, Jardins had no intention of letting the girl stay permanently. She led her to the door and handed her some pocket money. You should head back home, little girl. Your family must be extremely worried about you being gone for so long. So, you should go home as soon as possible. Its very dangerous out there. Jardins was about to send her away when the little girl finally grew anxious. I dont want to go; I dont want to go home! The girl seemed desperate, and Jardins realized that her family must not treat her well. The girl had likely run away from home. Upon thinking this, Jardins felt immense pity for her. Although she had been keen to avoid trouble, she ultimately decided to let the girl stay. In that case, why dont you stay here? We sell toys. You can help by watching over them. Hearing that Jardins was willing to keep her, the girls eyes immediately lit up. Really? You really want to keep me here? Of course! Jardins affectionately patted the girls head. After all, Jardins herself had run away from home to come here. She didnt get along with her father, which was her primary reason for leaving. Seeing someone with a similar fate, she instinctively reached out to help. So, little girl, whats your name? Jardins asked as they walked back, selecting another room for the girl to stay in. Im Alice, the little girl answered. While their side was still enjoying a warm moment, chaos had already erupted at the Cosmic Tower. A bunch of incompetents! The Chairman left for only half a day, and you lost the young miss! Maria was so angry she was almost bursting. The Chairman had gone on a business trip for a couple of days and had left the child in Marias care. Maria had been busy contacting Luo Feng and had only been delayed for half a day. Upon her return, the young miss had disappeared. If Alice isnt found, youre all finished! You all know the Chairmans temper, dont you? At Marias words, the bodyguards broke out in cold sweats. Dont just stand there, go find her! She must be found before tonight! Yes! Everyone hurried out to search. Once they had all left, Maria sank exhaustedly into a sofa. She Imew the Chairmans temper better than anyone else. If the child wasnt found, not only would the bodyguards be in trouble, but she would also bear the main responsibility. I hope those guys can do their jobs and find her quickly. Otherwise, were all doomed. Meanwhile, Alice spent the day at the toy wholesale market with Jardins, packing up toys that were to be sent out. These toys were to be shipped to Maria. Maria had agreed to sign the contract and make the payment immediately, and as soon as the money arrived, they would send out all the toys. Jardins was introducing Alice to the pros and cons of these toys and how to select them while packing. Alice, who came from a wealthy family and had always played with the latest toys, was seeing these older toys for the first time. Jardins explained with great enthusiasm, and Alice, driven by a sense of novelty, instantly fell in love with them. They spent the entire day packing the toys. Finally, Alice picked up one of the remaining toys. Jardins, can I keep this toy in my room? Jardins could see that Alice really liked it, and so she happily nodded. Of course! Alice was overjoyed, as if she had found a treasure. After packing up, Jardins waited for the payment to come in, but even until the evening, the money had not arrived. Even though she trusted Maria, Jardins couldnt help but start to doubt. Could that person have changed her mind? Chapter 666 - Chapter 666: The Identity of Alice Chapter 666: The Identity of Alice Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Jardins became anxious right away. She had already celebrated this deal with a feast. If the other party were to back out now, the embarrassment would be unbearable. Moreover, if this deal were to be cancelled, it would deal a severe blow to Jardins confidence. After some hesitation, Jardins picked up his phone and called Maria. The call went through, but it took quite a while for Maria to answer. Sorry, I was caught up in something urgent, so I forgot about this for a moment, Marias voice came through the phone, putting Jardins somewhat at ease. Its alright. Im not in a hurry. I was just calling to check in. If youre busy, please go ahead, Jardins replied. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Maria didnt waste any more time and transferred the money to Jardins. Relieved, Jardins decided to personally deliver the goods to Maria. On the other side, Luo Feng had just handed over the Warring States dagger to Mr. Wus representative. Now he was contemplating how to acquire the statue of Maitreya Buddha. The statue was currently disolaved in the jobbv of the Cosmic Tower. Though it was within arms reach, obtaining it seemed as difficult as climbing to heaven. After all, the security of Cosmic Tower was not to be taken lightly. The very fact that they dared to display such a valuable artifact in their lobby showed their absolute confidence in their security measures. Luo Feng didnt act hastily. Instead, he found a corner on the first floor of the Cosmic Tower and began observing the statue. Before long, Maria hurried out of the elevator with a group of bodyguards, her destination unknown. Upon seeing Luo Feng, Maria hesitated for a moment but quickly sped up and left the area. It seems like theyre in some kind of trouble, Luo Feng muttered to himself. Just then, his phone buzzed. It was a message from Liu Jian. Boss, big news. The daughter of the chairman of Cosmos Tower is missing. The entire upper management is in a frenzy! The news startled Luo Feng. The chairmans daughter! If she had been kidnapped or met some other fate, it could potentially cause an uproar throughout Atlanta. Luo Feng immediately searched for news on his phone, but found nothing about the chairmans daughter. Perhaps Cosmic Tower had managed to keep the news under wraps? Luo Feng wondered, if he could find the chairmans daughter now, would it be difficult to exchange this huge favor for the Maitreya Buddha statue? While he was lost in thought, suddenly, for some unknown reason, everyone in the lobby fell silent and moved to the sides, clearing a path down the middle. Unaware of the customs within Cosmos Tower, Luo Feng was still contemplating when he saw a man in a blue suit, surrounded by bodyguards, walking toward him. He recognized the man from photosit was Charlie, the chairman of Cosmic Tower. No wonder people cleared the path; after all, this man was arguably the most powerful and wealthy individual in Atlanta. Luo Feng didnt want to make a scene. But before he could step aside, one of the bodyguards aggressively grabbed him by the collar. Kid, are you asking for trouble? Move aside! The bodyguard tried to shove Luo Feng, only to find that he couldnt budge him. Initially, Luo Feng didnt want to cause any issues, but since they were picking a fight, he had no reason to back down. You might want to watch your tone, Luo Feng warned, standing his ground. The bodyguard, feeling as if his dignity had been challenged, signaled for others to come forward and rough up Luo Feng. Luo Feng remained calm, showing no signs of panic even with the looming threat. Just as tensions were about to erupt, Charlie spoke. Stop. With that single command, Charlie approached Luo Feng. His bodyguards immediately ceased their actions, waiting for further instructions from Charlie. Young man, who are you? Charlie inquired. My name is Luo Feng. Im quite interested in your statue of Maitreya Buddha. Would you be willing to part with it? Luo Feng got straight to the point. Charlie was already frustrated due to his missing daughter. Now, an unfamiliar young man wanted to buy his prized Maitreya Buddha statue? You just said you want to buy our totem, is that correct? Charlies tone was icy.. Chapter 667 - Chapter 667: Planning Chapter 667: Planning Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Charlie had a hint of murderous intent on his face, but Luo Feng seemed completely indifferent to it. Indeed, we can negotiate the price. I am very fond of, and indeed require, this Buddha statue, Luo Feng said. After Luo Feng finished speaking, Charlie gave him a once-over. He couldnt fathom what was so special about this young man named Luo Feng, who dared to speak so boldly in his presence. Unable to suppress a smirk, Charlie headed straight for the elevator. As he walked away, he gestured strangely to the bodyguards behind him. Just as Luo Feng was about to step forward and inquire if Charlie would like to discuss some terms, the bodyguards surged towards him, their intentions clearly aggressive. Luo Feng had initially wanted to resolve matters without resorting to violence. After all, his primary aim was to peacefully acquire the cultural artifact and return it to Mr. Wu. But since the other party had initiated hostilities, there was no reason for Luo Feng to hold back. Dodging a swift elbow strike from behind, Luo Feng seized the opportunity as his attacker overreached. Grabbing the mans fist, he effortlessly hoisted him into the air. Using the man as an improvised weapon, Luo Feng dispatched the remaining bodyguards in quick succession. In that brief moment of action, a larger group of armed guards converged in front of Luo Feng. The dark muzzles of their guns were now aimed directly at his head, forcing him to halt his movements. Leave this place immediately, or your head will burst open! barked the captain of the security team. Without entering into direct confrontation, Luo Feng took a piece of paper from his pocket and wrote down his phone number. This is my number. If your boss ever changes his mind and wishes to part with the Maitreya Buddha statue, he can call me directly. We can discuss the terms. After placing the piece of paper next to the Buddha statue, Luo Feng calmly left the Cosmic Tower. The security at the Cosmic Tower was indeed formidable. From the moment Luo Feng engaged in combat to the point where he faced the loaded guns, less than a minute had elapsed. Acquiring the Maitreya Buddha through unconventional means seemed nearly impossible. After leaving the tower, Luo Feng visited the National Transport warehouse to ensure that there were no urgent matters requiring his attention. He then went to meet Jardins and Alice, who both appeared quite excited. You both look happy. I assume the payment from the other side has come through? Luo Feng inquired, and Jardins nodded proudly. Of course! This is the first deal Ive closed. If everything goes smoothly, I plan to frame the contract and hang it above my bed, revisiting it every day! Jardins face was filled with pride, and Luo Feng was genuinely pleased for him. Luo Feng had previously formulated a business plan for this wholesale market. With the warehouse now vacated, they could definitely sustain their livelihood by following the plan. By the way, wasnt Maria quite busy today? How did she find the time to send the payment? Luo Feng asked, recalling Marias hurried demeanor earlier in the day. Upon hearing Marias name, Alices expression instantly soured, and Luo Feng immediately picked up on it. Combining this with the news he had heard from Liu Jian, Luo began to suspect something. Yeah, Maria was really busy today. I was quite concerned, so I called her earlier, and she transferred the payment, Jardins explained, only to realize that Luo Feng had been focusing on Alice and had not been listening. Hey, Luo Feng, are you even listening to me? Yes, yes, of course, Luo Feng quickly refocused and said, So when do you plan to deliver the goods? Theyve already sent the payment, so we should hurry. Dont worry, its all arranged. First thing tomorrow morning, Alice and I will deliver everything, Jardins announced, his face still flushed with excitement. But Luo Feng couldnt share the excitement. He had found Alice, who was of great importance to Charlie. Perhaps he could even exchange her for the Maitreya Buddha. However, looking at Alices expression, Luo Feng couldnt bring himself to make such a decision. That evening, Luo Feng pulled Jardins aside and revealed Alices identity and the current situation. Upon learning that Alice was actually Charlies daughter, Jardins astonishment was palpable. She has such a background? Jardins couldnt believe it. Thats why you should not take her with you for the delivery. Maria is one of Charlies trusted lieutenants, Luo Feng advised.. Chapter 668 - Chapter 668: Contact Chapter 668: Contact Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation After Luo Feng had made his proposal, he was about to leave when Jardins grabbed hold of him in haste. Though it may not be proper to say this, should we consider sending her back? After all, we are no match for Charlie, Jardins suggested. What if he finds out his daughter is with us? What will happen to us then? Jardins words caught Luo Feng by surprise. In Luo Fengs impression, Jardins was a fearless child. So why was she worried now? You know Im not afraid of trouble, Jardins said, but if they ruin my grandmothers toy market, that would be a real issue. This market is my grandmothers lifes work. I cant just stand by and watch it get destroyed because of me. A look of distress crossed Jardins face. Although she was not afraid of troubleworst case, she could just run awaythe toy market was not so easily moved. Luo Feng remained silent for a while before responding. Dont worry. They wont find this place so easily. And rest assured, whatever happens, I will protect both you and the toy market. I wont let anyone cause any damage. Luo Feng patted his chest, assuring Jardins, who chose to trust him despite her concerns. How about this, Ill accompany you on this delivery. You dont have to worry too much then. The two agreed and the next day, Luo Feng came over to help Jardins load the truck. Their toy wholesale market was still small, so they hadnt hired anyone; they took care of everything themselves. Once everything was loaded, Jardins still seemed worried. Luo Feng patted her on the shoulder and said, Dont worry. As long as you dont let your imagination run wild, well be fine. And we must make contact with Charlie and Maria. So, Luo Feng drove, with Jardins sitting beside him, and they set off. Their destination was Marias house. Upon their arrival, they found Maria anxiously preparmg to leave. Just leave the stuff at the property management office. They will arrange it for me, Maria said, hurrying out. Luo Feng could tell she was probably off to search for Alice. If I help you find Alice, would you be willing to give me the Maitreya Buddha statue? Luo Feng asked. Maria froze at the question, then turned to look at Luo Feng. Do you have news of Miss Alice? How could I? You all have been searching for a whole day without success; how could I be any faster? Luo Feng replied with a smile. Im just asking. If I help you find her, can you give me the Maitreya Buddha statue? If yes, Ill also help search. Maria didnt believe that Luo Feng had no clues. In her eyes, Luo Feng was not reckless; if he said this, he must have some lead. Lets talk when you actually find her, Maria said, not wanting to get entangled with Luo Feng. As she was about to leave, Luo Feng called out, If you dont have the authority to decide on this, perhaps you could report it to your boss? My phone is always on. Maria left without further ado. Why did you mention Alice to her? What if she gets suspicious and investigates? What will we do? Jardins asked, puzzled. Dont worry, they wont, Luo Feng said, driving to the property management office. Let them contact me. Trust me, I would never use Alice as a bargaining chip. Jardins couldnt comprehend it, but chose not to question Luo Feng. On the other end, Maria called Charlie as soon as she got into her car. Any news of Miss Alice? Charlie inquired. Maria hesitated but quickly regained her composure. Sir, although we havent found her yet, I suspect someone named Luo Feng. Hes shown great interest in our Maitreya Buddha statue. Ive investigated him; hes not ordinary. And this morning, he asked me if he could exchange information about Alice for the statue. Charlie remained silent for a while before responding, Compile all information on Luo Feng and send it to me. Then call him to arrange a meeting. After hanging up, Charlie massaged his temples. These past few days had been relentless. He had just returned from resolving a major issue, and now his daughter had gone missing. Soon, information on Luo Feng arrived. As Charlie looked at Luo Fengs photo, he remembered seeing him yesterday at the Cosmic Building. So its him Charlie mumbled.. Chapter 669 - Chapter 669: Face-to-Face Meeting Chapter 669: Face-to-Face Meeting Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Luo Feng had not expected Charlie to contact him directly by phone. After taking the call and listening to the other partys self-introduction, Luo Feng was briefly surprised. Is it true, Luo Feng, that you have information about my daughter? Yes, I do, but Ive already sent the statue of Maitreya Buddha to your company. If youre at the office, you should be able to see it in about ten minutes. I hope youll call me back once youve seen it. With that, Charlie hung up. Luo Feng was conveniently at the office. As Charlie had predicted, the item arrived ten minutes later. After signing for the delivery, Luo Feng inspected the item and found no issues. However, Luo Feng didnt immediately call Charlie back; instead, he took a moment to ponder. The man had acted swiftly; any subterfuge on Luo Fengs part would seem inappropriate. Now that the item had arrived, Luo Fengs most pressing matter was to ask Alice whether she wanted to go back to her father or not. If Alice agreed, all would be well. But if she did not wish to go, the situation would become more complicated. After some thought, Luo Feng first called Jardins. Is Alice there? After a moments hesitation, Jardins gave a positive answer. Shes here. Do you want to speak to her? Id like to have a word with her; call her over, please. Although Luo Feng did not specify the topic, Jardins could guess it was most likely about Alices father. Soon enough, Alices voice came through. Luo Feng got straight to the point: Your father wants to meet you. Are you willing? Hearing Luo Fengs direct question, Alice paused. After a long silence, Alice finally asked, What does he want from me? I dont know, but if you want to find out, I can ask him for you. Luo Feng was straightforward. Alice pondered silently for a while before responding. Then ask him. Id also like to know what he could possibly want from me at this point. The conversation ended there. Luo Feng was a bit surprised; Alice seemed much more mature than she appeared. This maturity would certainly make things easier for Luo Feng. Next, Luo Feng called Charlie. It took you a while to call back; I assume youve discussed things with Alice? Charlie was indeed shrewd, accurately guessing Luo Fengs actions. You and your daughter are both exceptionally rational. Talking to people like you simplifies matters greatly. Since youve asked, Ill convey her question: what do you want from her? Without hesitation, Charlie replied, Shes my daughter, and shes missing. Do I need a reason to look for her? If you were an ordinary father and daughter, then no. But your relationship doesnt seem ordinary, does it? If youre willing to be honest, Ill relay your words to Alice. If you have anything to hide, Ill return the Buddha statue to you. Charlie was somewhat taken aback by Luo Fengs boldness. It seems youre not afraid of offending me. I fear no one, and that includes you. Luo Feng was firm. Anyone else might have already faced repercussions from Charlie for such audacity. Just tell Alice that if she really doesnt want to, then I wont force her. And then? Nothing more. Tell her that, and then we can arrange a meeting. With that, Charlie hung up. Though the situation seemed straightforward, Luo Feng felt that it was too significant to be discussed over the phone. He decided to talk to Alice in person. He left the office and headed for the toy market, where Alice and Jardins were playing with building blocks. Both seemed happy, but Alices smile vanished as Luo Feng approached. Not because she disliked Luo Feng, but because she knew he would bring up her father. After Luo Feng explained everything, Alice fell into a state of indecision. Seeing her like this, Jardins put his hands on Alices shoulders and said, Dont worry, do what you feel is right.. We will support you! Chapter 670 - Chapter 670: Clash of Ideals Chapter 670: Clash of Ideals Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Encouraged by Jardins, Alice finally decided to meet with Charlie. After all, Charlie was her father. As a daughter who had run away from home, she felt obliged to discuss her plans with him. At the very least, it would ease his worries about her future. Since youve made up your mind, go ahead, said Luo Feng, expressing his support for Alice. However, we must prepare for the possibility that your father might forcibly take you back. With that, Luo Feng began making preparations. Meanwhile, Alice sat nervously, fidgeting with her fingers, unsure of what to do. Dont worry, assured Jardins. Luo Feng is highly capable. With him around, your father wont be able to do anything to you. Ill accompany you to see your father as well. Both Luo Feng and I will protect you. Jardins reassurances helped calm Alices nerves. Thank you, sister. The meeting was set for the evening. After making the necessary preparations, Luo Feng led Jardins and Alice to the agreed-upon location. Charlie had already been waiting there for some time. It was unlike Charlie to be punctual. Usually, others waited for him. Yet, for his daughter, he had arrived early and waited. Upon seeing his daughter behind Luo Feng and Jardins, Charlies expression froze momentarily before returning to normal. Once they were seated, Charlie spoke first. Alice, come back. Ive already withdrawn you from all the management courses I signed you up for. Charlie had a vast business empire that he intended to pass on to Alice. To groom her managerial skills, he had enrolled her in various courses from a young age. But Alice had fled, overwhelmed by the weight of those expectations. Dad, Ive found what I want to do in life. I dont want to take over your company. Can you accept that? Alice asked. Upon hearing this, Charlie became agitated. If you dont inherit the family business, who will I pass it on to? Strangers? Luo Feng had never seen Charlie, who had always been composed, so unsettled before. Facing his daughter, Charlie struggled to maintain his composure. Ive already made significant concessions. Cant you understand my position? Charlie pleaded. Ive arranged trustworthy people to assist you. You can even continue to do whatever you want for another ten or twenty years before taking over the company. Isnt that enough? Luo Feng was astonished to see Charlie humbling himself so much before his young daughter. Dad, I understand how much you want me to take over your company, Alice began. But I genuinely have no interest in managing it. Even if you give it to me, Im afraid I wont do well. Dad, you know Ive never lied for my own benefit. If Im saying this, it means I truly believe it. Cant you consider my feelings? Over the years, apart from our disagreements on the business, have I ever denied you anything? Seeing Charlie becoming increasingly agitated, Alice fell silent, knowing that further talk would only escalate into endless arguments. Alice, let me ask you one more time. Are you truly unwilling to help me out? Even if its just a nominal position in the company? Alice remained silent, her face twisted in inner conflict. Mr. Charlie, perhaps you could give her some time to think, suggested Luo Feng. Shes still so young. A hasty decision on such a critical matter could lead to even greater problems in the future.. Chapter 671 - Chapter 671: The Portrait of Emperors Through the Ages Chapter 671: The Portrait of Emperors Through the Ages Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation In the end, it was Luo Feng who stepped in to mediate, bringing the dispute between the father and daughter to a close. As they were leaving, Charlie looked at Alice with a grave expression and said, Alice, youre my daughter. No matter what decision you make, I will respect it. But I also hope that you would consider my perspective. I know youre still young, but I also know that, like me, youve already developed the ability for rational thought. You wont be like others your age, making irresponsible remarks based on momentary desires. Whatever decision you make this time, I wont make it difficult for you anymore. But before you make that decision, I hope youll consider all the factors involved. After saying these words, Charlie left, leaving Alice and Luo Feng in a silent atmosphere. The relationship between the father and daughter was far worse than Luo Feng had initially thought. Originally, Luo Feng had assumed that Charlie was a traditional father, forcing Alice to do things she didnt like, which led to her running away from home. But after todays encounter, Luo Feng realized that the situation between the father and daughter was not as he had imagined. In fact, Charlie had hardly ever used any forceful methods on Alice. Alice was a sensible child, so there was little need for excessive communication between them. However, precisely because Alice was sensible, every word from Charlie added invisible pressure on her. It was this pressure that led her to choose to leave. Her expression a mix of agony and indecision, Luo Feng quickly stepped forward and put his hand on her shoulder, saying, Dont think too much about it right now. Your father will give you ample time to ponder this issue. Just do what you like for now. When the time is ripe, the answer to this problem will naturally come to you. Luo Fengs words of comfort were effective, and Alice soon relaxed. Thank you, Alice said, and then she and Luo Feng left the place. As they left, a man in a suit emerged from the corner. I never thought that in front of his daughter, the Chairman would humble himself to this extent, the man mumbled. But for me, this is an opportunity. Ive been lying low for so long; its about time an opportunity presented itself. As he spoke, the man moved his lips slightly and picked up his phone to make a call. Ive found the young lady. You know what to do, right? Dont worry; Ill bring her back. Back at the company, Luo Feng sat contemplating in front of a statue of the Maitreya Buddha, still pondering over Charlies situation. If Charlie had been the extreme type of parent he had initially imagined, resolving the father-daughter issues would have been much easier. But Charlie was the kind of person who could fully understand others. He wouldnt force anyone, yet his words and actions exerted tremendous pressure. For Alice, having such a father was both a blessing and a curse. The Buddha statue was now in his possession, but it wasnt particularly valuablecertainly not compared to other artifacts he had previously returned. He didnt give it much thought and simply sent it to storage for now. Later, when hed accumulated enough items, hed package them all together ana sena cnem DaCK. Luo Feng then started browsing the internet, looking for more artifacts he might acquire. Despite searching for quite a while, he found nothing of interest and decided to set the matter aside for now. It was at this moment that he received a phone call. Hello, may I speak with Mr. Luo? The voice on the other end was very polite. After confirming his identity, the callers next words got Luo Feng very excited. Ive heard that Mr. Luo is quite fond of collecting antiques. I happen to have a painting here. Would Mr. Luo be interested in acquiring it? Ive never dealt with antiques before, but a friend told me that this painting is quite valuable. Its name is, um The Portrait of Emperors Through the Ages. Upon hearing the name of the painting, Luo Feng was so thrilled he could hardly contain himself. This painting was considered one of the highest-level works of figure painting from the Tang Dynasty, holding a crucial position in the history of ancient Chinese art. The painting depicted thirteen emperors from the Han to the Sui Dynasties, and it was not just artistically outstanding but also extraordinarily symbolic. If he could bring this artifact back, it would cause a tremendous sensation. Where is the painting now? Luo Feng asked, barely suppressing his excitement. The caller did not answer directly. It might not be appropriate to discuss this over the phone, dont you think? Pick a location then. Im available anytime.. Chapter 672 - Chapter 672: The Transaction Chapter 672: The Transaction Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation As soon as both parties agreed upon a meeting place, Luo Feng wasted no time. Within just over twenty minutes, he was already standing in front of the other man. The guy looked to be in his thirties, wore glasses, and appeared quite scholarly. Luo Feng couldnt immediately gauge his true nature. However, Luo Feng was there to do business, so he didnt care who the other person was; as long as he handed over the item, everything else was irrelevant. Could you show me the painting you have? The price is negotiable; the most important thing is to first confirm whether the item is genuine. Luo Feng was straightforward. The man scrutinized Luo Feng from head to toe and remarked with some surprise: Ive heard that you have a penchant for collecting all sorts of artifacts. I had initially thought you would be an old man. I didnt expect you to be so young. The mans flippant tone made Luo Feng quite uncomfortable. However, the painting of the past emperors was in the mans possession, and so, even if Luo Feng was uncomfortable, he decided to endure it for now. Everyone has their own interests and hobbies. Mine just happen to be these artifacts. If you have the painting, please show it to me. I will offer you an ideal price. If you dont, please dont waste both our time. Luo Fengs words were polite. Sensing that Luo Feng was suppressing his impatience, the man ceased beating around the bush. He led Luo Feng to his car. The painting was in the vehicle. This artifact was indeed worthy of being called a national treasure. Moreover, as Luo Feng had suspected, the symbolic importance of this item far outweighed its practical value. When it had initially been lost overseas, it had pained many. Now that it was before him, Luo Feng resolved that he must retrieve it, no matter the cost. Sir, please name your price. As much as Luo Feng coveted the painting, the man made no move to name a price, simply watching Luo Feng intently. Luo Feng eventually felt somewhat embarrassed and returned the painting. Please name your price. If its within a reasonable range, I can have the money transferred to you immediately. Even if its somewhat unreasonable, as long as its not too far from my expectations, I wont say no. Such forthrightness was rare among buyers in the antique market. Yet, the man still didnt name his price and silently exited the car. Mr. Luo, lets continue our discussion in a coffee shop. After all, this isnt something that can be settled in a few words. The man was in no hurry, and Luo Feng wondered whether this was a negotiation tactic. However, the ball was in the mans court, so Luo Feng followed his lead. They soon returned to their original spots, their coffee now cold. Mr. Luo, may I ask why you are so keen on collecting artifacts? Its just a hobby. Artifacts, if appreciated properly, are like having a conversation with people from thousands of years ago. I like that feeling. By the way, may I ask what price you have in mind for this painting? After Luo Fengs question, the man still didnt name a price but said: How about you first name your expected price, Mr. Luo? After all, I have already shown my sincerity; its your turn now. The man was in no rush. By all logic, during such high-stakes antique transactions, sellers usually dont allow buyers to scrutinize the item for such a long time. However, the man had shown no intention of stopping Luo Feng from examining the paintingunprecedented sincerity in the world of antique transactions. Luo Feng, aware of the customary practices, finally spoke: In that case, I offer 100 million. Are you willing to part with it at this price? The man was stunned by Luo Fengs offer. One hundred million was an absolutely high price for any artifact. Though the price was tempting, the man still didnt agree. Mr. Luo, I see your sincerity, but this is a significant matter. I need to consult with others. Luo Feng couldnt understand. His offer was already generous enough to eliminate any hesitancy on the mans part. He even planned to transfer the sum in cash. Yet, the man still didnt agree. Mr. Luo, since the matter is of great importance, I cannot make a direct decision. I hope you understand. The man finished speaking, and Luo Feng, though somewhat frustrated, respected his stance. In that case, then Mr.. Luo, do you have time now? Its almost noon; how about we have lunch together? Chapter 673 - Chapter 673: Kidnapping Chapter 673: Kidnapping Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Luo Feng glanced at his phone subconsciously to check the time. It was 11:40 in the morning. Indeed, it was almost noon. Luo Feng had initially planned to go back and have lunch with Jardins and Alice. However, since the other party had invited him, he felt it would be rude to decline. After all, Luo Feng was counting on acquiring the painting in the mans possession. In that case, lets have a meal together, he said. Just as Luo Feng was about to put his phone away, he noticed that he seemed to have lost his signal. However, he didnt pay much attention to this minor issue; his mind was preoccupied with the painting of the past emperors. The two of them eventually settled into a Western restaurant. It took them quite a while to order and eat. Although it was already noon, this guy didnt seem to be hungry at all. Just ordering food took him more than twenty minutes. Throughout the meal, he engaged Luo Feng in various topics of conversation. It was then that Luo Feng learned the mans name was Ailan, and that he worked in the Cosmic Tower. Ailan was quite talkative. From the moment they sat down, he didnt stop speaking. Even when Luo Feng stopped contributing to the conversation, subtly indicating that he didnt wish to continue, Ailan kept talking as if he were deliberately delaying time. The idea flashed through Luo Fengs mind, and he felt a sudden sense of unease. He immediately recalled that his phone had been without signal this whole time. The combination of these two factors left Luo Feng with no choice but to be suspicious. Excuse me, I have something to take care of. Ill have to leave now, Luo Feng said, rising from his seat. But Ailan had no intention of letting him go. Mr. Luo, I was just about to discuss the price of that painting of the successive emperors with you. Are you really leaving? Ailan offered a reason Luo Feng couldnt easily refuse. But because of this, Luo Feng realized that Ailan was indeed trying to detain him. Aware of this, Luo Feng knew he couldnt stay here any longer, no matter what excuses Ailan provided. New to Atlanta, Luo Feng had left nothing important behind. Even the antiques he had collected had already been sent to Mr. Wu. The only reason they could be delaying him was Alice. Alice was no ordinary person; she was the daughter of Charlie! If someone were trying to exploit Alice, Luo Feng would bear a grave responsibility. Ignoring the painting, his immediate concern was to ascertain Alices safety. After leaving the restaurant, Luo Fengs phone signal finally returned. He found over a dozen missed calls, all from Jardins. Seeing the missed calls, Luo Fengs heart sank. He quickly returned the call, but no one answered. Worried, he drove back at breakneck speed, only to find the toy market in complete disarray. It appeared that a violent struggle had taken place. Luo Feng soon found Jardins phone in a corner. Both Jardins and Alice were missing, and Luo Feng knew he was to blame. He immediately contacted Jardins father, Charles, and Alices father, Charlie. Charles seemed to have an idea about what had happened. He told Luo Feng that he had people protecting Jardins covertly. These protectors had clashed with the intruders, leading to the mess at the toy market. However, Charles had no information on the whereabouts of Jardins and Alice. I trusted you to protect Alice, but never would I have thought that youd lose her within a single day! Faced with Charlies accusation, Luo Feng had nothing to say. If anything happens to Alice, I assure you, youll have no place to hide! Charlie threatened before hanging up the phone. Luo Feng felt a deep sense of self-reproach. Both fathers had entrusted him with their most cherished daughters, and he had committed a fatal error. With these thoughts, Luo Feng made up his mind. Whoever was behind the kidnapping of Alice and Jardins, he would not let them go unpunished.. Chapter 674 - Chapter 674: Ailan I s Whereabouts Chapter 674: Ailan I s Whereabouts Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Luo Feng did not beat around the bush; he went straight to the Western restaurant where he had previously met with Ailan. It was lunchtime, and the restaurant was bustling with patrons. Unperturbed, Luo Feng approached the reception desk and slammed his hand down on it. Wheres your manager? Call him out! His sudden, aggressive demeanor startled the young receptionist. Her voice quivering, she stammered for a moment before finally pointing towards the managers office. The manager should be in his office; you can go directly. Seeing her cooperation, Luo Feng didnt make it difficult for her and stormed into the managers office. Inside, the manager was attempting to escape through a window. Luo Feng grabbed him, pulling him back. Where do you think youre going? The manager initially panicked upon seeing Luo Feng but quickly regained his composure. Sir, may I help you with something? He tried to feign innocence, but Luo Feng wasnt in the mood for games. Where did that man named Ailan go? What Ailan? We are a restaurant; so many people come and go every day. I have no idea who youre talking about! Luo Feng knew he needed to produce some evidence. He installed a signal jammer in your restaurant. I assume you approved it? Or are you saying you know nothing about this? His evidence was indirect, so the manager didnt admit to anything and tried to play dumb. Sir, I honestly dont know. I was wondering why our signal was so bad, why we couldnt make phone calls, and thenI Bang! Luo Fenc cut him off with a Dunch on the desk. Think carefully before you speak. Otherwise, I wont be so courteous. Faced with Luo Fengs menacing demeanor, the manager finally gave in. Sir, I genuinely dont know that person. He gave me some money and told me to install a jammer. Thats all. I dont know what hes up to! The manager looked distressed, and Luo Feng could tell he was likely telling the truth. Luo Feng then leaned in close, lowering his voice. I dont care about the details; I just want to know where he went. Tell me, and Ill leave you be. Otherwise, youll experience my methods. The manager was too frightened to speak but did have some clues. We have surveillance cameras. He left not too long ago; you should be able to see which direction he went in the footage. The manager led Luo Feng to the security room, where the video clearly showed Ailan heading towards the Cosmic Tower. Luo Feng was surprised. After all, this guy had kidnapped Charlies daughter. How could he dare go to the Cosmic Tower? Didnt he fear his actions would be exposed and hed be unable to leave the tower? Though puzzled, Luo Feng wasted no time and headed directly to the Cosmic Tower. Once there, he tried to inquire about Ailan at the reception desk, but the receptionist was uncooperative. Right now, Im working for your boss. I need your cooperation. I dont need much information, just which department and office Ailan works in. Luo Feng was already being very polite, but the receptionist scoffed. Ive seen many like you, using all sorts of excuses. Youre a nobody. And our boss? How could someone of his stature hire someone like you? If youre here to deceive, better give it up. People like you cant mess with Cosmic Tower. The receptionist taunted Luo Feng multiple times. Initially, Luo Feng didnt intend to engage, but this was too much. Is everyone who works at Cosmic Tower like you? Like me how? Watch your mouth, kid! Even if Im just a receptionist at Cosmic Tower, thats a height youll never reach in your lifetime! Hearing this, Luo Feng finally lost his patience. Before telling others to watch their mouths, you should mind your own! Luo Feng didnt want to waste any more time with him and tried to walk past. But the receptionist wouldnt let it go. Trying to force your way into Cosmic Tower? Let me teach you a lesson today! Security! Over here! Someone is causing trouble in Cosmic Tower! Chapter 675 - Chapter 675: Obstruction at the Reception Desk Chapter 675: Obstruction at the Reception Desk Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation After the receptionist shouted, the security team quickly rushed over. This young lady at the reception desk was rather popular among the security guards. When she called out, they all hurriedly surrounded her. Who dares to cause a ruckus in our Cosmic Tower? They must be asking for trouble! Where is that guy? Ill catch him right away! Dont worry, as long as were here, well drive away any kind of demon or ghost. You can relax! The guards spoke in a rather sycophantic manner, and the receptionist seemed to enjoy the adulation. Its him! Hes not from our company, yet hes asking about our employees. I kindly asked him to leave, but he insists on barging in! The receptionist pointed at Luo Feng. Luo Feng watched as a multitude of security guards swarmed him. He knew that resolving this peacefully was now almost impossible. Yet, engaging these people would be a waste of time. Kid, Ive been a security guard here for many years, and youre the first one to dare to cause trouble in the Cosmic Tower! They surrounded Luo Feng and continued to hurl threats. Luo Feng found it rather pathetic. Did these people lack common sense? I am currently on an assignment for your boss, an important one at that. I suggest you exercise some discretion and not delay me further. Luo Fengs final warning was met with laughter from the guards. You? Working for our boss? Which boss are you working for? A cat or a dog? Enough talking. This guy looks incompetent; hes just bluffing. Lets just arrest him and throw him out, see how tough he talks then! The guards advanced, batons in hand. Luo Feng had no choice but to fight back. These guards were physically fit and armed. A regular person would have been easily subdued. Unfortunately for them, they were dealing with Luo Feng. In just two minutes, Luo Feng had all the guards lying on the floor. They hadnt expected this troublemaker to be so strong. Kid, youre really asking for it, arent you? Earlier, if youd let us beat you and throw you out, you might have walked away. But now you dare to fight us? Do you know that once the Cosmic Tower decides to deal with you, anyone who comes here will be dealt with! Despite being beaten, they continued to threaten Luo Feng. Luo Feng had no time for their nonsense. Since they werent cooperating, he would go directly to Charlie. Although Charlie might not know everyone in the Cosmic Tower, if he wanted to find out, he could unearth even an ant from it. Just as Luo Feng reached the elevator, another group of security guards rushed in. He quickly estimated that there were at least twenty. Even if he could take them all down, it would be a waste of time. Just as he hesitated, a commanding voice echoed through the area. What are you all doing? The voice belonged to Charlie. Upon hearing Charlies voice, Luo Feng sighed in relief. The guards also looked somewhat fearful. After all, a random intruder had created such chaos, and they, the security team, had failed miserably. Had it been any other time, even if the trouble had been dealt with, they would have faced repercussions from their boss. However, the receptionist ignorantly approached Charlie and reported everything about Luo Feng, even emphasizing her own cleverness. Boss, this guy claimed to be working for you. I knew right away something was off. How could someone like him have any dealings with you? Hes just a scam artist. I just called a few guards, and he was ready to fight. Had I not been on duty today, anyone else might have let him slip through! Oblivious to Charlies changing expression, the receptionist continued to seek credit. Was it you who stopped him? Charlie asked coldly, but the receptionist still failed to notice his mood swing. Yes. If we let such a scheming person into the company, who knows what trouble hed cause? So, I took the initiative to stop him. Hearing this, Charlie did not lose his temper. You and all the security guards present, you dont need to come in tomorrow.. Chapter 676 - Chapter 676: Interrogation Chapter 676: Interrogation Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The security guards were utterly bewildered. They had merely responded to a call from the front desk about someone causing trouble. How had they lost their jobs so abruptly? Working as a security guard in the Cosmic Tower was an entirely different league compared to other locations. For many, it was the ultimate dream job of their lives. Now, inexplicably, they were about to lose that dream job, a reality they found hard to accept. Its not that we were incompetent, sir. This young man is truly exceptional. Even if it werent us, anyone else would also likely be no match for him, the guards desperately tried to justify their actions. Charlie, their boss, simply ignored them and continued walking. The guards wanted to catch up and continue their explanations, but Charlies secretary stopped them in their tracks. Are you all really this stupid? Cant you see that this gentleman is actually helping our boss? said the secretary, his voice dripping with disdain. Hes here to report progress, and you blind fools stopped him at the entrance. The fact that the boss is letting you off so lightly is already the utmost mercy. Had you delayed his work, even offering your lives would not make amends. Realizing the gravity of whom they had offended, the guards finally understood their mistake. But it was too late. Along with the front desk staff, they were all fired. Luo Feng then followed Charlie to his office. Ill get straight to the point. Does your company employ someone named Ailan? Luo Feng asked. Charlie had no way of remembering every employee in such a large company. He searched his computer before answering, Yes, there is an Ailan. Hes a business manager who just started last week. As he spoke, Charlie turned the computer screen to show Luo Feng. Ailans detailed information was displayed, including a photograph. Luo Feng recognized him as the man he had dealt with regarding the sale of a cultural artifact. I need to meet this person, Luo Feng said. Of course you can meet him, but first, could you give me a brief report of whats going on? Charlie queried. He then sent a message to his secretary to bring Ailan to the office, and sat back, waiting for Luo Fengs explanation. Luo Feng recounted the events in full. Charlie frowned upon hearing it all. So, youre working on a hunch? he asked. Although its a hunch, its highly credible. A meeting with him should reveal more. Luo Feng resDonded. While they were speaking, Ailan was brought to the office door. After a brief report from the secretary, Charlie nodded, and the secretary ushered Ailan inside. Charlie remained seated, but Luo Feng greeted Ailan with a smile, We meet again, Mr. Ailan. Luo Feng had expected Ailan, who must have been acting out of guilty conscience, to betray some sign of nervousness. Any sign of fear would make it easier for Luo Feng to deal with him. However, Ailan remained unfazed, as if nothing had happened. Yes, we meet again. However, the deal on that painting is not yet finalized. Well have to wait a few more days, Ailan feigned ignorance. Tired of Ailans act, Luo Feng cut to the chase, Who sent you? What do you mean? I acquired that painting and wanted to sell it. Its just a normal business transaction. You cant accuse me like that, Ailan said, still unfazed. Ailan, dont think you have many chances left. The fact that youre still standing here is already the greatest mercy I can offer, Luo Feng warned, his patience wearing thin. Just as Luo Feng was about to take action, Charlie had seen enough. Why are you wasting time talking to him? Guards! Charlie shouted, and immediately, two security guards rushed in. Boss! The guards looked menacing as they entered. Without wasting time, Charlie waved his hand, signaling them to take Ailan away. Luo Feng was puzzled. Arent you going to continue interrogating him? For uncooperative people like him, a taste of hardship is needed first. Otherwise, our words will fall on deaf ears, Charlie said, his actions suggesting this was routine for him. Luo Feng said nothing more, and they waited in the office. Around twenty minutes later, a battered Ailan was dragged back into the room.. Chapter 677 - Chapter 677: George Chapter 677: George Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Ill give you five minutes. Within these five minutes, if I dont hear what I want to know, youll be taken back to where you just were and go through all of that again, Charlie warned, his tone chilling. The terror of what Ailan had just experienced was fresh in his mind. He had even contemplated suicide during those five minutes but ultimately refrained. He knew Charlies methods; if he had already subjected him to torture, there was no way he would let him die so easily. I really dont know what you want me to say. All I ever wanted was to honestly do some antique business. Even if I work at your Cosmic Tower, that shouldnt stop me from having a side job, should it? Are you going to interfere with that too? Ailan was still defiant, a hard nut to crack for anyone else. However, the person he was dealing with was no average joe, it was Charlie. Facing such a stubborn Ailan, Charlie didnt utter a single word. He simply waited there for five minutes. Ailan tried every trick in the book, but to no avail. Once the time was up, Charlie waved his hand, and Ailan was taken away yet again. Even Luo Feng, who was watching, thought Charlies methods were a bit extreme. It was sheer brute force, designed to make the other side bow down. And didnt Charlie worry about torturing the man to death? Judging by Ailans condition, Luo Feng suspected he wouldnt last much longer with this treatment. Sure enough, when Ailan was brought back in, he was unconscious. His body bore various signs of medical treatment; it seemed he had been resuscitated. Facing a nearly lifeless Ailan, Charlie felt no pity. He splashed a cup of water on Irelands face, jolting him back to consciousness. You have another five minutes, Charlie said, his words sounding like a death sentence. Ailan felt a chilling dread just hearing them. At this point, he could no longer concern himself with any deals or money he had received. He wanted to get it all out, to free himself. I was just paid by someone to stall Luo Feng, thats all. I know nothing else. He gave me the Portrait of Past Emperors, but I returned it after use. Ive done nothing else; I know nothing else. Please, spare me! Ailan pleaded loudly, but an impatient Charlie continued, Who told you to do this? When it came to the crux of the matter, Ireland hesitated. It seemed that the person who had ordered him posed an even greater threat than Charlie. Your five minutes are almost up, Charlie reminded him, nearly causing Ailan to faint from fear. Left with no choice, Ailan spilled the beans. It was Boss George. George told me to do it. George was not an American. Like Luo Feng, he was from the same homeland but had changed his citizenship to American after making his fortune. He was doing fairly well in the States, and unlike others, he was extremely low-key. Hearing Georges name, even Charlie was surprised. But the surprise lasted only half a second. For Charlie, no one was worthy of absolute trust. Even past comrades could betray him for personal gain, just as past loyal subordinates could turn against him. If your company were smaller, perhaps relationships could maintain stability, but were Cosmic Tower, he thought. Once money reaches a certain amount, sentiments become meaningless. What else did George tell you? Or what else do you know? Charlie was now giving Ailan a chance to live. Ailan thought long and hard but couldnt come up with anything more. George is very shrewd. He never told me anything else. Everything I know, Ive already told you. In that case, consider this your reward: a painless death. Charlie ordered his bodyguards to take Ailan away. As the threat of death loomed, Ailan frantically recalled every interaction he had with George, every detail. Finally, just as he was being dragged to the door, he remembered something crucial. Wait! Boss, I remembered something! Ailan yelled. Once, when George and I were drinking, he got drunk and said that his goal was never to be a sales director. What he wanted was to be the most powerful man in Atlanta, or even in all of America! The room fell silent. Charlies eyes narrowed. In a world where trust was a rare commodity and ambitions hid behind every corner, this piece of information could be the thread that unraveled an entire tapestry of deceit. Chapter 678 - Chapter 678: Calm Amidst Chaos Chapter 678: Calm Amidst Chaos Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The most formidable person in the entire United States? Upon hearing this, Charlie sneered. This guy really dares to dream. Does he think I cant handle him? In fact, Charlie wasnt frightened by Georges audacity. He didnt even have a smidgen of concern. In Atlanta, he was the law. If he willed it, no one could touch him. More importantly, if he willed it, he could make anyone cower before him! For George to aspire to dominate Atlanta or even the entire United States wasnt a problem for Charlie. The issue was that George was planning to achieve this by kidnapping his own daughter. This was something Charlie absolutely could not tolerate. Yes, that guy is far too arrogant. I have no idea whats going through his mind. I remember a time when I was drinking with him, and he said that he joined our Cosmic Tower just so he could climb higher and see farther. At the time, I didnt understand what he meant. But now its clear that he wants to use you as a stepping stone, take control of the entire Cosmic Tower, and become the most powerful man in Atlanta or even the entire United States! Ailan recounted his past interactions with George, dredging up numerous compromising details about him. He could sense that Charlie was starting to get angry. Well, if hes that ambitious, Id like to see how much he can actually achieve! Charlie spoke, and Ailan, now somewhat frightened, fell silent. Ailan had divulged everything he knew. If Charlie wasnt satisfied, his life would be forfeit. However, Charlie showed no dissatisfaction. You may go, Charlie said nonchalantly, signaling that Ailan was off the hook and faced no further danger. Thank you, boss, thank you, boss! Ailan stuttered his gratitude and made a hasty exit. Just then, Luo Feng approached Charlie. Mr. Charlie, if you let him go like that, what if youre alerting the enemy? Dont worry, there wont be any alerting. Charlie seemed confident in his response. In our Cosmic Tower, as long as I dont want something to leak, no one will ever know. Even if this guy has been tortured half to death, as long as I dont want anyone to know hes met me, no one will know about our recent interaction. Charlie was confident, but this very confidence left Luo Feng uneasy. George was no pushover. Alice had only recently arrived with Luo Feng. Previously, her situation was known to no one but Luo Feng and Jardins. Yet George had already hatched a plan and even kidnapped Alice. This showed that George was resourceful. If they alarmed him now, there was no telling what he might do. Moreover, since George had kidnapped Alice, he must have recognized her importance to Charlie. Acting impulsively would only make Charlie seem more vulnerable. I think we should adopt a strategy of calm amidst chaos, Luo Feng suggested. However, the concept of calm amidst chaos didnt exist in Charlies dictionary. From his humble beginnings to becoming the largest enterprise in Atlanta, his mantra had always been to strike first. Acting first always gave him the upper hand. His past experiences had proven this, and he intended to rely on them now. If we do nothing, wouldnt that make us more passive? Charlie brushed off Luo Fengs suggestion with a wave of his hand. Though this situation arose because of you, I know that even without you, George would find another way. If youre afraid, you dont have to get involved. I can handle it myself. Just as Charlie was about to dismiss him, Luo Feng quickly interjected. The more anxious you appear, the more certain he will be about how much you care for Alice. If you were to attack him immediately, theres no doubt youd overpower him. But have you considered what he might do in a desperate situation? The only card he has to play is Alice. What if he harms her? Would you not regret it then? Chapter 679 - Chapter 679: Splitting Forces Chapter 679: Splitting Forces Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation As soon as Luo Feng mentioned Alices safety, Charlie regained his composure. He knew that acting impulsively was not an option at this point, especially since Alice was the only bargaining chip he had against George. However, standing idly by was also against his nature. As George watched Luo Feng, a thought suddenly crossed his mind. No, I must act first. Although taking the initiative may not necessarily yield results, it will at least draw his attention, George mused. I am an obvious target. If he pays even a little attention to my actions, hell be able to discern my motives. So if I even consider making a move, hell notice. Even if I remain inactive, I may not necessarily gain the upper hand. Besides, George is no fool. Hell figure it out soon enough. If I remain inactive, it might arouse his suspicions. I must act. Ill distract him with a frontal assault, while you take on the real task of rescuing Alice. Luo Feng, I hope you can assist me. Charlie spoke earnestly, and Luo Feng looked at him in disbelief. Was the arrogant Charlie actually asking for his help? But it made sense, considering this concerned his precious daughter. Moreover, Charlies reasoning was sound. Luo Feng did not refute it and nodded solemnly. In that case, lets divide and conquer. You distract George while Ill go behind the scenes to rescue Alice! After a pause, Luo Feng continued, Oh, by the way, theres another person who was kidnapped. Her name is Jardins, my friend. She was taken along with Alice. Please keep an eye on her safety as well. Having received Luo Fengs reminder, Charlie nodded in agreement, and the two parted ways. Meanwhile, George had no idea what had transpired. After binding Jardins and Alice, he had intended to seek out Ailan to assist him with some other tasks. However, despite searching high and low, Ailan was nowhere to be found. After inquiring, he found out that Ailan had taken a day off. Is he avoiding me at this critical time? wondered George. He couldnt fathom why Ailan would do this, especially since he had offered him benefits. Either hes genuinely sick, or hes been threatened not to associate with me, George speculated, growing increasingly anxious. Quickly, George arrived at Ailans home. The door was locked. He knocked several times but received no answer. Knowing that something was wrong, he kicked the door open and entered. Soon, he found Ailan, who looked frail and was gasping for breath on his bed. What happened to you? Have you run into some trouble? George asked, feigning concern but more worried about whether Charlie had found out about their plans and if Ailan had betrayed him. It was that damned Luo Feng. After he discovered you and took the hostages away, he came after me. He beat me to a pulp. Im lucky to be alive, Ailan said, his face grim. George sighed in relief. If Charlie had not discovered their plans, they were still safe. That Luo Feng is despicable. Dont worry; he wont get away with this, George declared, his face resolute. Ailan knew George was just putting on an act, just as he was. Forget it. I didnt tell him anything, and he believed me. Hes gone now. If you seek revenge on him, he might suspect something, and then Id have to deal with him again, Ailan advised, seeking an opportunity to gain favor with Charlie. Where have you hidden Alice and the others? Chapter 680 - Chapter 680: Hidden Agenda Chapter 680: Hidden Agenda Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The moment Ailan raised the question, George immediately became alert. He looked at Ailan with considerable suspicion on his face. Whats the reason for asking this? Rest assured, they are in a very safe place right now, impossible for anyone to discover. As expected, George still couldnt fully trust Ailan. He certainly didnt consider Ailan as his partner; in his eyes, Ailan was merely a tool. Take the next couple of days to recover. If anyone from the company inquires, Ill cover for you. George was about to leave, but as he reached the doorway, he suddenly stopped. He turned his head back toward Ailan and asked again: Are you certain that Luo Feng hasnt suspected anything? Is there a possibility he might consult with Charlie? Faced with Georges inquiry, Ailan did not conceal anything. How could I be certain about his actions? And considering the one who got lost is Charlies own daughter, hes bound to consult with Charlie. Hearing this, George felt relieved. If Ailan could be so objective about these issues, then it indicated that Ailan was probably trustworthy. I see. Take care and recover well; Ill be going now. George left, but the moment he stepped out of Ailans house, he immediately sensed that someone unfamiliar was trailing him. It seems Charlie has kept a card up his sleeve. George smirked disdainfully. In his view, Charlie must have begun to suspect Ailan, hence the surveillance. But George didnt care; he had already prepared a perfect excuse before coming here. After all, George was Ailans immediate superior; it was reasonable for him to visit Ailan to discuss work matters. Finally, George maintained an unfazed demeanor, even proactively greeting Charlie when he returned to the company. Had Charlie not been certain that George was the one behind all this, he might have been fooled by Georges convincing act. Mr. George, the boss wishes to see you in his office. It seems theres an urgent matter that requires your attention. Just as George settled into his office, Charlies secretary approached him. Faced with the summons from Charlie, George remained calm. Alright, you may go. I have two files to finish, and then Ill head over immediately. George spoke, but the secretary showed no signs of leaving. Mr. George, the boss said you should go immediately. Not a moment to waste. Those words finally made George cautious. After a few seconds of silence, George smiled and nodded graciously. Fine, I understand. Ill go with you right away. George then put aside all his work and followed the secretary to Charlie. Charlie seemed to be engrossed in some paperwork. He didnt even look up when George arrived. Boss, is there something urgent you wish to discuss? George inquired. Only then did Charlie finally lift his gaze, casting a sidelong glance at George. Alice has been kidnapped. Are you aware of this? Charlies blunt question momentarily bewildered George. But being a man of experience, George quickly regained his composure. How could such a thing happen? In Atlanta of all places, someone dares to kidnap the young lady? Theyre practically asking for death! George feigned righteous indignation. But Charlie didnt expose him. Yes, I thought everyone in Atlanta would have understood by now not to mess with me. But it seems someone still dares to target my daughter. Charlies words seemed probing, and how could George not perceive it? Boss, it sounds like you already have a suspect in mind? Indeed. And the suspect Im considering is you. Charlie was forthright about his suspicions, catching George completely off guard. He couldnt fathom what Charlie was planning. How is that possible? Boss, Ive been loyally working for you for years. How could I commit such a heinous act? Someone must be framing me. Please let me investigate this matter. Ill leave no stone unturned and will certainly rescue the young lady! George was indignant. Yet, Charlies expression remained unchanging. Very well. If you want to take responsibility for this, Ill let you. But youll have to make some kind of pledge. After all, Im still suspecting you. Hearing this, Georges face turned grim. As expected, Charlie had some tricks up his sleeve. With just a few words, he had closed off all of Georges escape routes.. Chapter 681 - Chapter 681: A Ransom of One Billion Chapter 681: A Ransom of One Billion Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation George found himself caught between a rock and a hard place. If he refused, it would be a matter of attitude, and that would naturally displease Charlie. But if he agreed, would he have to investigate himself? If the investigation failed to make progress, Charlie would have a legitimate reason to take action against him. Whats the matter? You look like youre having difficulty with this, Charlie finally said, and George could sense the dissatisfaction in his tone. Not at all, not at all. Since it involves investigating Miss Alice, I am honor-bound to comply! Your entrusting me with this task indicates your trust in me, which I shall strive not to betray. George agreed, and only then did Charlie nod with satisfaction. In that case, you have full authority over this matter. If you need to mobilize the resources of the corporation, just let me know. Understood! After speaking, George left. Though George held a high-ranking position in Universe Tower, he knew he was never given significant responsibilities due to his background. Even though his abilities were outstanding, his career had plateaued. George had been in this position for five years, always diligent but never in charge of any major projects. Whenever a major project was assigned to him, Charlie would certainly send someone to help, or more accurately, to monitor him. Now, not only had Charlie given him such an important task, but he had also said George could freely use the companys resources. There had to be a trap! Later, George returned to his office. He took out his phone to check something but instinctively looked at the corner camera. Although the camera couldnt directly capture him, he chose to leave the building for extra caution. At this point, Charlie was in his office, watching the screen with a furrowed brow. He had secretly installed several new cameras in Georges office when he called him in earlier. He wanted to use this opportunity to see what George was up to. But George had intentionally left the building, further confirming Charlies suspicion that he was involved with Alice! Meanwhile, George moved to a blind spot outside the surveillance cameras, opened the monitoring app on his phone, and checked on his hostages, Jardins and Alice. They were kept in separate rooms with locked doors, and given their physical condition, escape was not an option. After ensuring their safety, George returned to his office to ponder his next steps. Initially, when he kidnapped Alice, he didnt have a plan, but he couldnt pass up the opportunity. Finally, he decided to send a ransom note to Charlie, asking for money. Of course, money wasnt his real motive; he wanted to conceal his identity. He sent a text to a certain number with just one digit: 1. Charlie saw all this but had no idea what the number meant. Just as Charlie was puzzled, his landline rang. Is this Mr. Charlie, the Chairman of Cosmic Tower? The caller inquired, surprising Charlie, as his line was internal and couldnt receive external calls. Who are you? It doesnt matter who I am. What matters is that I have your daughter, and Id like to exchange her life for some cash. Are you willing, Mr. Charlie? Charlie frowned, not sure what was happening. How much do you want? One billion, in cash. Upon hearing this outrageous demand, Charlie nearly laughed. Do you even know how much one billion in cash is? How high it can stack? Your concern should be your daughters safety, not how youre going to hand over the cash, the caller said, utterly calm. Start preparing the cash, or would you prefer to first receive your daughters hand or leg? Chapter 682 - Chapter 682: Coercion Chapter 682: Coercion Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Are you threatening me? Charlie was furious. After all, he had been in Atlanta for many years, and it had always been him who threatened others. The idea that someone else could threaten him was inconceivable. Yet, the person on the other end of the line showed no deference, merely responding with an icy laugh: Mr. Charlie, what a curious question. If this isnt a threat, then what would you call one? After pausing, the voice added: By tomorrow, I expect you to prepare one billion in cash. Otherwise, some very unpleasant things will happen to both of us. The call was abruptly disconnected. Listening to the dial tone, Charlies face turned ashen. At that moment, Charlie wanted nothing more than to tear George to pieces. However, for the sake of his daughter, he had no choice but to swallow his anger. Very well, George. Id like to see what other tricks you have up your sleeve. Charlie felt cornered but knew he had to start gathering the cash. While one billion was not an astronomical sum for their conglomerate, Cosmoc Tower, it was a significant amount for him personally. After all, Cosmic Tower wasnt solely his enterprise; he would need the shareholders approval to withdraw such a large sum. Moreover, the shareholders would never agree to release this amount just to rescue his daughter. Despite the hurdles, Charlie was not one to be deterred easily. Picking up the internal phone, he dialed a number. Notify all shareholders to assemble in the conference room in one hour! The shareholders had no idea what had transpired. Ever since Cosmic Tower had become Atlantas largest conglomerate, Charlie had always been unflappable, never convening an emergency meeting. Clearly, they sensed that something significant had occurred. In the conference room, the shareholders sat in silence, wary of offending Charlie. Seeing that everyone had arrived, Charlie wasted no time: Ladies and Gentlemen, Ive called this emergency meeting to inform you of a situation. My daughter has been kidnapped, and the kidnapper is demanding one billion in cash. I intend to borrow this sum from the company and will return it once my daughter is safely back. The reason Ive gathered you all here today is to seek your approval, although this is a personal matter for me. No sooner had Charlie finished speaking than the room erupted into a buzz. Chairman, this seems rather inappropriate. Exactly, Chairman. One billion is not a trivial amount. If it affects the companys cash flow, the subsequent loss could be far greater! Chairman, if your daughter is truly in danger, why not just contact the police? Let the professionals handle it. Theres no use for us to be overly anxious. Amid the chorus of objections, Charlie remained silent. The shareholders mistook his silence for concession until they saw his grim face. Those who knew Charlie well understood that when he wore such an expression, someone was about to become an example. Charlie had made many risky decisions in the past that had turned out profitable, albeit with high stakes. This led to conservative shareholders opposing him. Every time, Charlie would make an example of one outspoken individual to coerce the rest into agreement. Clearly, no one wanted to be that example. Yet, Charlies expression signified that someone would have to be. All sat with their heads down, daring not to speak. But this time, Charlie did something uncharacteristic. Instead of making an example, he sighed deeply and looked at the shareholders. I understand this is a personal matter for me, and you may not want to get involved. However, as a father, rescuing my daughter is non-negotiable. Most of you are parents and should understand my sentiments. Here, Charlie changed tack. If any of you are genuinely unwilling to support me, then sell your shares. I will buy them at market value. Even if it leaves me as the sole shareholder, I will proceed with this, no matter what! Chapter 683 - Chapter 683: Infiltration Chapter 683: Infiltration Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Charlies words allowed no room for doubt or dissent. Everyone sitting at the shareholders meeting knew that Charlie did not have enough money to buy back shares. His statement was meant to dismiss people. As for the money needed for the share repurchase, he would give it if he wanted to, and there was nothing anyone could do about it if he didnt. In such a crisis, everyone else had no choice but to reluctantly agree to Charlies proposal. One billion in funds were mobilized like this. After withdrawing all the money, Charlie waited until the next morning for the kidnapper to call him again. Is the money ready? Its ready. How should I deliver it to you? Load all the money into a truck and take it to C9 district. Ill contact you again when you get there. The call ended abruptly. The other party seemed in no rush, leaving Charlie completely at a disadvantage. Meanwhile, on the other side, Luo Feng had already infiltrated Georges house. Although Luo Feng was aware that it was highly unlikely George would hide Alice and the others in his own home, he had come to look for clues. Despite searching everywhere, Luo Feng found no useful information. Just as he was about to continue his search, he heard footsteps from outside. At this point, it was too late for Luo Feng to leave, so he hid in a secluded corner. How is everything coming along? George inquired of another man standing next to him. That man was the kidnapper he had arranged. This guy was not a professional kidnapper; he had been involved in gangs before serving a few years in prison. Upon his release, he met George, who gave him some money to keep him on retainer. Now, the task of kidnapping Charlies daughter had been assigned to him. George had even promised that if he carried out the task as instructed, he would give him three million when it was all over. Three million was no small sum, especially for someone who had never seen such an amount in his years of gang involvement. Now, he could earn that much just by kidnapping and ransoming, so naturally, he was thrilled. George had explained to him that although the ransom was set at one billion, the money was merely to strain the cash flow of the Cosmic Tower. This would also make it easier for him to achieve his next goal. Dont worry, everything is ready. If that old man dares to call the police, Ill cut off his daughters arm! Ive done plenty of kidnappings before, so rest assured. The man spoke with extraordinary confidence. George glanced around his room, feeling something was off, and went to check the door. As he suspected, there were signs that someone had tampered with the lock. George immediately realized that someone had infiltrated his house. Although he didnt know who it was, he suspected it was Charlies doing. That old man really does suspect me! Georges expression changed, but he said nothing more. Lets search the place to see if that old man has planted any surveillance devices or anything else. After George spoke, the two began searching the room. Luo Feng, hiding behind the curtains, knew that if they continued searching, he would be exposed. If it came to a confrontation, Luo Feng was confident he could easily handle both of them. But if his identity was revealed, both he and Charlie would be exposed, severely limiting their future actions. Just when Luo Feng was caught in this dilemma, Georges phone suddenly rang. It was a call from Charlie. George immediately signaled the kidnapper to stop and answered the phone, adopting an enthusiastic tone. Chairman, youre looking for me? Why arent you in the office? Where have you gone? Charlies questioning voice came from the other end, and George hurriedly apologized. Im really sorry, Chairman. Something came up at home, so I rushed back. Do you need me for something? If so, Ill head to the office right away! Come over immediately. The kidnapper has started demanding the ransom. Since you were originally in charge of this, youll go with me to deliver the ransom. Alright, alright, Ill get ready and be right there. Was I not clear just now? I said come to the office immediately! After saying this, Charlie hung up the phone. Georges expression darkened, but he couldnt afford to fall out with Charlie now. He had to go to the office promptly. Hurry over to C9 district to get ready. Ive arranged everything else. As soon as that old man brings the money, Ill make my move.. At that point, he and the entire Cosmic Tower will feel the heat! Chapter 684 - Chapter 684: Finding the Hostages Chapter 684: Finding the Hostages Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation C9 District. A truck was parked by the roadside. Aside from its front windshield, all the windows were sealed with black tape, making it impossible to see the situation inside from the outside. At that moment, Charlie was sitting inside the truck, waiting for another message from the kidnappers. In the drivers seat, George was also growing increasingly restless. Georges plan was quite simple: to have his own people successfully take away the money. Then he would use these same individuals to create financial pressure on the Cosmic Tower. After all, George was in charge of the Cosmic Towers external affairs. Manipulating the financial chain would be all too easy for him. Managing the financial chain is crucial in business operations. Many behemoth companies have faced enormous crises just because of a single delayed payment. And now, just by getting his hands on the money, causing tens or even hundreds of billions in losses to the Cosmos Tower would be straightforward. Though Charlie was currently the chairman, if he were to bring about a significant loss, other shareholders could easily unite against him. As George was contemplating his next moves, Charlie suddenly spoke. George, what do you think these kidnappers want all this money for? What else could it be for? Obviously, its for the money. I mean, with that amount, they could live comfortably for the rest of their lives, George reasoned. Charlie, however, disagreed. But one billion is an excessive amount, dont you think? Not just for one lifetime, but even ten lifetimes wouldnt suffice. So, I have reason to believe that they want all this money not just to satisfy their own greed, but for some other purpose. Upon hearing this, George started to sweat profusely. Given Charlies intelligence, if he began suspecting in that direction, deducing Georges true intent would be rather easy. But theyre just kidnappers, right? Their actions are usually driven by money. What special motive could they have? True, they are after money, but it might not necessarily be my money. Saying this, Charlie gestured towards the back of the truck. Do you really think Id be foolish enough to bring one billion in cash? To be honest with you, its all blank paper in there. Im just waiting for that guy to show up. Lets see what hes really capable of! It was all a trap! Once he understood Charlies plan, George was dumbfounded. Initially, George had thought that Alice was someone Charlie deeply cared about. Charlie wouldnt risk her life just to catch him, or so he thought. However, it seemed that Charlie was indeed willing to use Alices safety as a means to capture him. Now that his scheme had been exposed, George knew he had to retract all the arrangements hed made. But with Charlie right beside him, he couldnt contact his people. Pretending to check the time on his phone, George was stopped by Charlie. The car has a clock. No need to take out your phone just to check the time. George knew he was in great danger. If he couldnt communicate that it was all a trap, he would find himself in serious trouble. And if the kidnapper he had arranged was caught. it would nose a significant risk for George. Chairman, I find this situation rather strange. That guy has probably set a trap here. Maybe he wants more than just one billion! George tried to persuade, but his words had no effect at this point. Lets discuss all this once weve caught that guy. Im eager to see who in Atlanta has the audacity to kidnap my daughter! Both waited, and soon enough, the kidnapper arrived. Meanwhile, on the other side, Luo Feng had also discovered some clues. After an investigation, he found that George had recently bought a house in a rather secluded location. For someone of Georges status, buying such a property was highly unusual. This was too suspicious, so Luo Feng decided to check it out. Driving to the residential area, he easily gained entry under a false pretext. Soon, he reached the door of the house George had bought. Two security cameras were installed at the entrance. It was obviously no ordinary place. Jardins and Alice were most likely here. Instead of using the front entrance, Luo Feng first went to the room next door.. Chapter 685 - Chapter 685: Alice’s Attitude Chapter 685: Alices Attitude Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Entering through the front door was certainly out of the question. With the abundance of surveillance cameras, discovery was all but guaranteed, and who knew what dangers that would pose to the two young women inside. Luckily, the adjacent unit was unoccupied. Luo Feng easily picked the lock and slipped in. The space was still under construction, unfinished. From the balcony, Luo Feng peered at the unit next door. As he suspected, he saw Georges balcony; its glass doors were taped over, obscuring any view inside. The number of cameras on the balcony was undoubtedly fewer than those inside the apartment. Luo Feng vaulted over, landing silently on Georges balcony. The glass doors were sealed with clear tape, preventing him from seeing inside, let alone opening them. Frustrated, Luo Feng peered through the small gaps between the tape. The living room appeared disheveled, as if someone had been living there. However, it was unlikely that the space was being used to hold hostages. After a moments reflection, Luo Feng realized George must have recently purchased this apartment specifically to conceal Jardins and Alice. The man was indeed resourceful; Luo Feng doubted anyone else would have found this location. Convinced that Jardins and Alice were likely inside, Luo Feng wasted no more time. He pried open a small gap in the taped glass door and peeked into the living room. After identifying some blind spots in the rooms surveillance, he stealthily infiltrated the apartment. Upon entering the living room, Luo Feng immediately heard the rustle of activity from both the master and secondary bedrooms. He silently approached the master bedroom, listening intently before confirming that the voice inside belonged to Alice. If Alice was in the master bedroom, then Jardins must be in the other. Rather than rushing to rescue them, Luo Feng first exited the apartment and dashed to the buildings electrical room. He forcefully pulled down the circuit breaker, plunging the entire complex into darkness. There he found Jardins, her hands and feet bound, a cloth stuffed into her mouth, her face etched with agony. Are you okay? Im sorry Im late, Luo Feng whispered as he untied Jardins. Jardins frantically gestured toward the master bedroom. Im not important. Go save Alice. Shes so young and must be terrified! Complying, Luo Feng headed to the master bedroom, only to find Alice far more composed than he had expected. Her face showed no signs of panic or fear. Are you alright? Luo Feng began untying Alice, who replied with a furrowed brow, These people kidnapped me to target my father. Hurry and help him. We cannot let their scheme succeed. Sometimes Luo Feng wondered if Alice was really just a teenager. Her composure was more akin to a seasoned veteran. But perhaps this was a result of her unique childhood experiences. Dont worry. Your father has prepared impeccably. I think this ordeal is almost over, Luo Feng reassured her. Have you found who kidnapped me? Yes, it was someone from your own company. Luo Feng was puzzled by Alices steely demeanor. In this situation, her first concern wasnt seeking comfort or protection; it was understanding the full context. Yet Alice revealed no plans. Its fine. All these things probably have nothing to do with me. I trust my dad will handle everything well. When Alice said this, Luo Feng felt relieved. She seemed naturally gifted in business, even if she herself didnt seem too keen on it. Do you know? Your dad secured one billion in cash to save you. He even ousted unsupportive shareholders. Alice was unimpressed. Thats just his way of doing things. Hes been dissatisfied with some of those shareholders for a long time. Saving me provided an excuse, but it was also a chance to eliminate them. Stretching lazily, Alice showed no signs of someone who had been kidnapped.. Chapter 686 - Chapter 686: You Dare to Threaten Me? Chapter 686: You Dare to Threaten Me? Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation After Luo Feng finished speaking with Alice, Jardins emerged from the adjacent room. Seeing that Alice was safe and sound, Jardins finally breathed a sigh of relief and sat down next to Luo Feng. This situation was incredibly perilous, Jardins remarked, still shaken. If these people had been just a bit more meticulous in their planning, I doubt we would have had any chance of escape. Jardins was visibly unsettled, and given the stark contrast between her demeanor and Alices, Luo Feng wouldnt be surprised if someone suggested that Alice herself had orchestrated the kidnapping. Alright, things have mostly been resolved now. Lets get out of here. I believe Charlie has probably already dealt with that guy named George, said Luo Feng. Meanwhile, in Area C9. The kidnapper never expected that as soon as he parked his car and prepared to make a call, his door would be violently flung open. Several men in black immediately dragged him out of the car and pinned him to the ground. He hadnt felt this helpless since his time in prison. The actions of these men brought back unpleasant memories, prompting him to roar in fury, attempting to break free. Whos behind this? Who ordered you? demanded Charlie, but the kidnapper showed no sign of cooperation. Dont worry, I wont tell you anything. If you have the guts, go ahead and kill me. But remember, those two girls will also have to die. If youre willing to risk your daughters life, then go ahead and kill me! Even at deaths door, the kidnapper remained defiant. Charlie, uninterested in playing games, stepped back and turned to George: Didnt you say youd handle this? We already have a substantial lead. I believe you can get him to talk. George found himself in a bind. Ill do my best. I used to be in sales; Ive never had experience interrogating criminals. George approached the kidnapper, who was now utterly confused. Wasnt George supposed to be on his side? Though George had claimed he was infiltrating Charlies operations, it was clear he hadnt gathered any useful information. What kind of mole doesnt provide intel? the kidnapper thought. George had little choice. To ensure his own survival, he had to give a convincing performance, which would only make things worse for the kidnapper. It was clear that Charlie was sowing discord between them. Who is the mastermind behind this? George asked. The kidnapper, still bewildered, remained silent. Being honest is your only chance of survival. If you keep your mouth shut, Ill have no choice but to kill you myself. Finally catching on, the kidnapper pleaded, Ill talk, Ill talk. Just spare my life. Actually, this whole thing was orchestrated by some director in the creative department, he lied, attempting to divert suspicion. He paid me to do this, assuring me that Id be safe once it was over. Charlie saw right through their scheme. Hes lying. Cut off his arm. George froze. To survive, he had to obey Charlie. With a heavy heart, he took a machete from the car trunk and placed it on the kidnappers shoulder. Are you still trying to deceive us? It seems you wont shed a tear until you see your coffin, George said, casting desperate glances at the kidnapper, hinting that it was his last chance for survival. But the kidnapper failed to catch on. Frustrated, he spilled everything about his secret communications with George. Georges face turned pale. Falling to his knees, he begged Charlie, Chairman, this is slander. Hes trying to frame me to protect the real mastermind! Framing you? Chairman, I can even tell you where your daughter is! Just spare my life! Chapter 687 - Chapter 687: Leaking Information Chapter 687: Leaking Information Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The kidnappers words had struck a nerve, hitting George right where it hurt the most. Struggling to find the right words, George was at a loss about how to react at the moment. Meanwhile, Charlie was also caught in a dilemma. He was uncertain whether Luo Feng could promptly locate and rescue Alice and the others. If Luo Feng failed in his mission, trading an insignificant life for his daughters safety seemed like a reasonable deal. Just then, Charlies phone rang. It was a call from Luo Feng, informing him that Alice had been found and successfully rescued. With this weight off his shoulders, Charlie felt invincible. After ending the call with Luo Feng, Charlie looked at the two men before him, a slight movement at the corner of his mouth betraying his emotions. George, I assume you have a fallback plan? Charlies eyes bore into George, filled with a murderous intent. What are you talking about, Chairman? I dont understand. Clearly, this man is framing me. You shouldnt believe him so easily, George retorted. Do you think playing dumb will work now? Or do you believe Ive grown senile? At this stage, do you really expect me to buy your lies? Realizing that his scheme had been thoroughly exposed, George could only abandon all pretense. But he did have a contingency plan. For a matter of this magnitude, he couldnt guarantee that nothing would go awry. The worst-case scenario had already played out, something he had anticipated. Though he had hoped this situation wouldnt occur, if there was even a possibility, he had to be prepared. Mr. Charlie, cant we turn the page on this matter? Pretend it never happened? George proposed. At this, Charlie burst out laughing. Why should I? Give me one reason to spare you. The reason is simple: if you let me go, Ill do the same for you, George stated confidently, causing Charlie to furrow his brows. What makes you think youre in a position to spare me? What leverage do you think you have over me? After some thought, Charlie could only conclude that it had to do with the truckload of cash. Youre not suggesting that this truck of money could disrupt the cash flow of our Cosmic Tower, and youve colluded with others to take advantage of that, are you? George remained silent. In that case, let me be frank. I never intended to bring one billion in funds here. The board meeting decision was merely a pretext to remove rivals, Charlie revealed. You think this truck is filled with cash? Its all blank paper, intended to fool you! George simply shook his head disdainfully. You misunderstand. From the start, I suspected this operation might fail, so I arranged for backup. We are already surrounded. On my command, theyll storm in. Do you think you could escape? Though Charlie had brought bodyguards, their numbers were insufficient. If Georges claims were true, Charlie was indeed in danger. Are you threatening me? Charlie couldnt tolerate threats, whether involving Alices life or his own. Chairman, at this point, must we still play games with words? I simply want to trade your life for mine. As long as youre willing to let me go, we can negotiate. Otherwise, Ill have no choice but to drag you down with me. George wasted no more time. He honked the horn, and dozens of thugs approached, surrounding the vehicle. Charlies bodyguards were easily subdued. Chairman, I could kill you right now if I wanted to, but I dont intend to do so. I just want to survive. I assume you dont want to die either? Cornered by Georges threats, Charlie conceded. Fine. I need to make a call. Ive sent people after your parents and your wife and children. I need to call them off. Go ahead, but use the speakerphone. Otherwise, I cant trust you. Charlie took the phone, quickly typing in a sequence of numbers. As he hesitated whether to make the call, George snatched the phone back and hit the dial button.. Chapter 688 - Chapter 688: True Strength Chapter 688: True Strength Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Luo Feng had just settled Jardins and Alice when his phone began to ring. Picking it up, he saw that it was a call from Charlie. This surprised him, considering Charlie should have been dealing with George at this momenthow could he have time to call? Hello? Upon answering, Luo Feng only said a single word, but no reply came from the other end. After a significant pause, Charlies voice finally emerged. Its Charlie. Abort the operation. Hearing this, Luo Feng was somewhat puzzled. After all, Charlie had never discussed any specific operation with him. This sudden deviation from the norm suggested something had happened. Luo Feng immediately sensed that something was off, although he didnt express his concern outright. Instead, he hesitated for a moment before replying, But Chairman, were on the verge of success. Isnt it a bit premature to pull out now? Did you not hear me? Call everyone back immediately! Upon hearing this, Luo Feng quickly realized that Charlie must have run into some trouble. However, since Charlie could not speak freely, Luo Feng had to deduce the situation based on this brief conversation. After contemplating for a moment, Luo Feng asked, Chairman, are you asking for me to return, or should everyone come back? Of course everyone! I recall there were three teams that went out; call them all back, immediately! With that clue, Luo Feng had a better idea of what to ask next. But Chairman, I just contacted them. One of the teams has already completed their mission. What should we do now? Upon hearing Luo Fengs question, Charlie knew that his next words would be critical for his own safety. Just as he was about to speak, George intervened, pressing him into silence. George typed something into his phones memo app. Although Charlie initially had no idea how to give Luo Feng a hint without arousing suspicion, Georges typed message solved his dilemma. Dispatch someone to bring a car to Zone C9 right now. Dont worry about anything else, Charlie said, after which George promptly hung up the phone. On the other end, Luo Feng was almost certain that Charlie was being coerced by George. He then turned to Jardins and Alice, I need to step out for a bit; wait for me here. Leaving the two women behind, Luo Feng drove to Zone C9. He parked the car as instructed by Charlie and left the scene. However, he didnt go far, hiding in a nearby corner to keep an eye on the situation. Soon enough, someone arrived to pick up the car. Luo Feng quickly hailed a taxi and followed them, easily tracking them to the exchange location. At that moment, seeing that the car had been retrieved, Charlie couldnt help but feel a sense of despair. Luo Feng had not shown up yet, which meant that he probablv hadnt understood the hint. If that was the case, thev might have to let George go today. Mr. Charlie, since youve already rescued your daughter, lets call it a day between us. I dont think Ill be staying in Atlanta much longer. America is big; there are plenty of other places where I can make my mark, George said as he got into the car, leaving Charlie alone in the truck, full of helplessness. However, just then, George discovered that his car wouldnt start. Realizing something was wrong, he quickly got out, intending to return to Charlies vehicle. But he found his path blocked by none other than Luo Feng. Seeing Luo Feng, George knew he had been tricked. But when he saw that Luo Feng was alone, he burst into laughter. Do you really think you can take on over twenty of us by yourself? George chortled. Meanwhile, Charlie had also exited his car, feeling quite frustrated. He had thought that since Luo Feng had understood his hint, the smartest thing to do would have been to bring reinforcements to deal with George. Yet here he was, arriving solo. Before Charlie could call for help, the door of his car was violently ripped open, and his phone was snatched away as he was pulled out. Charlie, I thought you were a smart man, but it seems Ive overestimated you, George said, walking forward. However, he had only taken a couple of steps before Luo Feng blocked his path. Do you really think you can manipulate me as you please? Luo Feng said, locking eyes with George.. Chapter 689 - Chapter 689: George’s Son Chapter 689: Georges Son Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation In Georges eyes, Luo Fengs actions were akin to courting death. George had no intention of confronting Luo Feng directly. Instead, he smiled and said, Young man, look carefully. I have twenty men with me. I could kill you at any moment if I wanted to, but I havent. I hope you recognize the situation and leave immediately. Having said that, George walked over to Luo Feng and grabbed his shoulder, intending to push him aside. However, Luo Feng was not someone who could be easily dismissed. George pushed with all his might, only to find that he could not budge Luo Feng, who appeared as immovable as a massive rock. You sure you want to cross me? George spat, his face darkening. By now, over a dozen men had surrounded Luo Feng. It seems youve only brought these men with you, Luo Feng scanned the circle of people before his eyes finally returned to George. If its just these few, Im afraid theyre no match for me. Hearing Luo Fengs audacious words, Georges face turned even grimmer. He took two steps back. Alright, if youre so confident, lets see what youve got, George said, signaling his men to pounce on Luo Feng. These men were all strong and sturdy, and some were even trained in boxing. They were not to be underestimated. However, just when George thought Luo Feng was cornered, his men began to fall one by one! To Georges astonishment, the thugs he had hired, who claimed to be invincible, were like mere chicks before Luo Feng. With seemingly casual blows, Luo Feng knocked them all to the ground. Some even lost consciousness after receiving a seemingly trivial punch from him. Worthless! All of you are worthless! George yelled. Realizing he was in grave danger, he turned to flee. Unfortunately, before he could take two steps, his men had already been incapacitated by Luo Feng. Within moments, Luo Feng caught up with George and grabbed him by the throat. I initially thought you were somewhat competent, but it turns out your abilities are quite limited, Luo Feng scrutinized George, who knew that if he were to be handed over to Charlie, he would undoubtedly die a horrific death. How much did Charlie pay you? Ill give you double if you let me go! George shouted, but Luo Feng was unresponsive. No amount of money can make me do anything for anyone, Luo Feng said coldly. Turning his head, he saw Charlie approaching. George was as good as dead, but before that, Luo Feng needed to secure the Paintings of the Past Emperors. Where is the Paintings of the Past Emperors? If you tell me, perhaps Ill consider sparing you, Luo Feng gave George a glimmer of hope. Its in my home, the second nightstand in my bedroom. Here are the keys to my house! George quickly handed over his keys, awaiting his release with bated breath. However, Luo Fengs expression changed as soon as he took the keys. Ive thought about sparing you, but considering youve harmed Jardins before, Ive decided to hand you over to Charlie, Luo Feng said before tossing George to Charlie, who was walking toward them. Mr. Charlie, I have some matters to attend to, so please handle this on your own. Ill be leaving now, Luo Feng departed without waiting for a response. For Charlie, there were more pressing issues at hand. After leaving Zone C9, Luo Feng headed straight to Georges home, which was empty. Upon reaching Georges bedroom, he quickly located the Paintings of the Past Emperors in the second nightstand. The painting was well-preserved, with no signs of damage. After a thorough inspection, Luo Feng prepared to leave with it. However, just as he stepped out of the bedroom, he was confronted by a boy holding a toy gun. Who are you? Put down whatever you took from here! The boys eyes were filled with hostility. If not for the toy gun in his hands, he might have even intimidated someone.. Chapter 690 - Chapter 690: Favors Chapter 690: Favors Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation As he looked into the eyes of the young boy, Luo Feng found something unusual and approached to inquire. Little friend, who are you? This is my home; I should be the one asking who you are! From the boys response, Luo Feng deduced that this must be Georges son. If he was Georges son, then his fate was practically sealed. Even if Luo Feng chose not to harm him, Charlie surely would not let him go. Young one, you better leave Atlanta as soon as possible. If you can, you might just save your life. Having said that, Luo Feng leapt out of a nearby window. The little boy wanted to chase after him but lacked the physical prowess to do so. All he could do was watch as Luo Feng vanished into the distance. After departing, Luo Feng handed over the painting to Liu Jian, instructing him to deliver it to Mr. Wu at an opportune moment. He then hurriedly joined Jardins and Alice. Jardins still appeared somewhat shaken, but Alice had already fully regained her composure. In fact, Alice was even scrutinizing the arrangement of goods within the toy store, contemplating how to rearrange the display. Seeing Luo Feng approaching, Alice hurriedly ran up to him. Luo Feng, Ive made up my mind about what we discussed last time. The determination in Alices eyes was evident. Luo Feng understood that what Alice referred to was her arrangement with Charlie. So, what have you decided? Im going back to help my father. Although Im not particularly fond of the family business, Ive realized I dont really mind it either. My fathers insistence that I inherit the business was what bothered me. Now, Im going to slowly try taking over the family business and see how I feel about it in the long run. Listening to Alices words, Luo Feng took a deep breath. This child was incredibly mature and sensible. Such a child needed neither advice nor words of wisdom from others. She could think through what she wanted to do and what she desired all by herself. In that case, thats wonderful, Luo Feng nodded, to which Alice smiled and said: Thank you for everything these past few days, especially you, Jardins. Without you, I dont know what state Id be in right now. Alice then walked to a shelf, picked up a cloth doll, and asked, Can I take this toy back as a keepsake? Of course, Jardins replied, still visibly unsettled but forcing herself to be strong in front of Alice. And even if you return home, you can always come back here. We will always be friends, wont we? Jardins words lifted Alices spirits even higher. Dont worry, if I successfully take over the family business, I promise this wholesale toy market will undergo a radical transformation! Oh, and about your family business, Jardins. I remember youre also in business, right? Ill make sure to repay you properly in the future! Alice was so mature in her words and deeds that if one were not to look at her youthful appearance, they might mistake her for someone in her forties or fifties. First, go back and familiarize yourself with your family business. We can discuss other matters later. Finally, Luo Feng immediately informed Charlie about Alices decision to return. Charlie was thrilled upon hearing the news and even offered to send someone to pick Alice up. However, Alice refused, wishing for Luo Feng to accompany her instead. Naturally, Luo Feng agreed. Luo Feng and Jardins drove Alice to the Cosmic Building. After settling Alice in, Charlie led Luo Feng to his office. Youve done me a great favor this time. I thought of various ways to thank you, but it seems like neither money nor connections would interest you. So, I had someone find out about some lost artifacts from your country that are here in the States. Charlies straightforwardness took Luo Feng aback. Ive long realized that youre not merely an antique enthusiast. Youre collecting these lost artifacts to return them to your capital, arent you? Caught off guard by Charlies insight, Luo Feng saw no point in denying it and openly admitted to it. Since youve already figured it out, theres no point in hiding it. Youre absolutely right, and if you come across any information regarding artifacts in the future, please let me know. Luo Feng initially thought of offering some form of compensation, but considering Charlies extravagant corporate empire, money seemed insignificant to him. What Charlie probably needed more at this moment was a favor. After all, with the skills and capabilities Luo Feng had demonstrated earlier, having such a person owing you a favor could prove invaluable in unpredictable times.. Chapter 691 - Chapter 691: Florida Man Chapter 691: Florida Man Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Half an hour ago, I received information from a friend that theres an auction happening in Florida, Charlie told Luo Feng. Word is, some extremely valuable artifacts will be up for grabs. The fact that this news reached me suggests these items are extraordinarily precious. Charlie continued, I tried to dig a little deeper, but couldnt find out what specifically will be auctioned. Given how tight-lipped they are, it must be something remarkable. If youre interested, you might want to check it out. This auction is by invitation only. To gain access, you need an invitation card, and I happen to have one right here. You can have it if you want. Charlie handed Luo Feng a black card, which he accepted without hesitation. From Charlies office dcor, Luo Feng could tell that the man wasnt particularly fond of antiques. Perhaps Charlies previous, extravagant purchase of a Maitreya Buddha statue had led people to believe he was a collector of such artifacts. In any case, this black card offered Luo Feng an opportunity to see what kind of auction could capture even Charlies attention. Still, the auction was a few days away, and Luo Feng had no intention of rushing there. The operations at National Logistics, his recently launched company, required immediate attention. Liu Jian, the man responsible for managing the logistics, had his hands full. Not only did he have to oversee the daily operations, but he was also in charge of coordinating the transfer of artifacts. As a result, Liu Jian was swamped, often without a moment to spare. Luo Feng planned to take advantage of the next couple of days to manage the logistics company better and maybe hire a few more hands. Jardins, who had recently found some leisure time as the toy wholesale market was under control, was drafted by Luo Feng to help at the logistics company. Post some job ads for me, Luo Feng instructed meticulously. We need experienced people, but not those with decades of experience. We might have trouble managing them. Jardins followed the instructions, and by the next day, several candidates arrived for interviews. While National Transport was a new company, it had acquired a well-established enterprise. This spoke volumes about Luo Fengs financial capabilities, attracting a steady stream of applicants. Luo Feng, having some free time, decided to participate in the interviews as a secondary reviewer. However, it became apparent that the candidates had done their homework; many recognized him immediately. While most were there for genuine reasons, a few tried to flirt their way through the process, to Luo Fengs discomfort. Frustrated by his lack of expertise in the specifics of the interviews, which felt like attending a math class, Luo Feng eventually decided to leave it to Jardins. After all, Jardins had run a business with his father and was proficient in such matters. Luo Feng felt he would only be a hindrance. More importantly, the Florida auction was approaching, and Luo Feng needed to make his way there. He had always been intrigued by the city, its quirks and memes, such as the infamous Florida Man. Yet, he wasnt there for the local experience; he was there for the artifacts. After informing Jardins and the others, Luo Feng boarded a flight to Florida. Upon landing, Luo Feng got his first lesson in Floridian ways. As he moved to collect his luggage, a security staff member approached him, offering assistance. Luo Feng politely declined, but the man persisted, suggesting that they could retrieve his luggage while he waited. With time running short, Luo Feng agreed. Usually, collecting luggage was a time-consuming affair, and airport staff, familiar with the process, could expedite it. However, after waiting for nearly ten minutes without any sign of his luggage, Luo Feng began to sense that something was amiss.. Chapter 692 - Chapter 692: The Gap Chapter 692: The Gap Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Hello, a member of your staff said he would collect my luggage for me, so I gave him my claim ticket. However, its been a while, and my luggage has not yet been delivered. May I ask whats going on? Luo Feng approached the service desk to inquire. The staff there looked somewhat puzzled: Apologies, sir. We do not offer a luggage collection service. Are you sure the person you spoke to is an employee of our airport? Hearing this, Luo Feng instantly understood. It appeared he had been duped. Indeed, the meme of Florida Man wasnt merely a joke; it was a true reflection of the city. At least, that was how Luo Feng saw it. Although there was nothing particularly crucial in Luo Fengs luggage, the black card given to him by Charlie was in there. If that card were lost, he wouldnt even be able to attend the auction. Feeling increasingly agitated, Luo Feng sought the airports assistance. The airport staff seemed unfazed by such incidents; they promptly began reviewing the security footage and quickly identified a suspicious individual. The staff immediately set out to apprehend the suspect, but the man was elusive. Despite chasing him for over twenty minutes, they were unable to catch him. Luo Feng was growing impatient with their inefficiency. If your security is at this level, it would not surprise me if any malicious incidents occurred here, Luo Feng expressed his dissatisfaction, to which the staff could only apologize repeatedly. We are truly sorry for the oversight, sir. We will not ignore this. If you are willing, we can compensate you for your luggage first, and once the individual is caught, we will return your belongings to you. What do you think? The compensation proposal was certainly reasonable, but for Luo Feng, that was not the point; the black card was. Some items in my luggage are irreplaceable, and I dont need your compensation. Right now, all I need is to retrieve my belongings. Luo Fengs tone was resolute, leaving the front desk staff somewhat helpless. Understanding that the person at the front desk was merely an employee, Luo Feng spoke again. Where did that guy run off to? Give me his location, and Ill find him myself. Hearing this, the staff hesitated, torn between adhering to regulations and fearing a complaint from Luo Feng. Sorry, sir, I need to consult my manager before I can give you an answer. The staff then called the manager, who fortunately did not refuse. Sir, please put on this headset. We will provide real-time updates on the individuals location through it. Luo Feng put on the headset, which promptly relayed the suspects whereabouts, allowing him to lock onto the direction easily. In fact, when Luo Feng gave chase, he left the airport security far behind. The security personnel, stunned by Luo Fengs agility, were left dumbfounded. Who is this guy? Is he here to apply for a security job and take ours? I dont think so. His skills are more like a special forces operative. Could it be that some big shot has come here? Stop talking and chase him! If he gets away, were all done for! While the security personnel were debating, Luo Feng had already caught up with the thief, who was equally surprised. He had committed many crimes in this airport, and although people had chased him, none had ever managed to catch up. Give my belongings back to me, Luo Feng said, standing in front of the thief, who had no intention of cooperating. Man, your bag is so small; what could possibly be valuable in it? Is it worth running after me like this? Besides, according to airport rules, once you report the situation, youll be compensated based on the total value of the contents. Why be so persistent? It seemed the thief was a habitual offender, facing little to no punishment for his actions, making him brazen. Others are others; I am me. Right now, I need you to return my belongings. You just need to say yes or no. Luo Fengs almost commanding tone seemed to ignite a spark in the thief. Since you put it that way, my answer is definitely no. But I really want to see how much better you are than those security guys, daring to chase me all by yourself.. Chapter 693 - Chapter 693: Gathering Information Chapter 693: Gathering Information Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The thief acted with reckless abandon, and at this point, Luo Feng had run out of patience. Fine then, if youre going to be this brazen, it would be remiss of me not to teach you a lesson, Luo Feng said. In the blink of an eye, Luo Feng closed the distance between him and the thief, who was taken aback by Luo Fengs incredible speed. Instinctively, the thief tried to retreat, but before he could move two steps, Luo Feng had already circled around to his back, gripping his shoulder tightly. Realizing that escape was no longer an option, the thief changed tactics. He quickly pulled a dagger from his trouser pocket and lunged it towards Luo Fengs neck, trying to force him to retreat. The tactic worked momentarily; Luo Feng dodged, giving the thief a window of opportunity to escape. Unfortunately for him, he had barely taken a few steps before Luo Feng caught up with him again, this time prepared for any underhanded tricks the thief might employ. Seizing his arm, Luo Feng struck down hard, nearly breaking the thiefs limb. Immobilized by the intense pain, the thief could only watch as Luo Feng reclaimed his backpack. Please, let me go! Youve got your stuff back; cant we just call it even? the thief begged, but Luo Feng had no intention of letting him go. I suggest you stay still. Next time, Ill break your bones, Luo Feng warned. The thief was rendered speechless and could only curl up helplessly. Luo Feng kept an eye on the thief until the security guards finally caught up. They were flabbergasted; they had been rushing at full speed, only to find the culprit already apprehended by a passenger who had set off after them. Although we had the situation under control and were about to capture him, were grateful for your timely intervention, the security guards offered their rehearsed gratitude. Luo Feng didnt care for their attempts to save face. After handing the thief over, he went on his way. After checking his bag and confirming that nothing was missing, he left the airport. His impression of the city was far from positive, but as long as he still had his black card, the rest was inconsequential. Hailing a taxi, Luo Feng arrived at a hotel near the auction venue. The place was bustling, filled with people who seemed to be here for the auction. Being new to the area, Luo Feng knew he needed to gather information. In the evening, instead of going for dinner, he stood outside the hotel for a while. Soon, two men emerged, engrossed in conversation about the auction. I must secure that bronze artifact this time! one man said. Are you referring to the bronze artifact that just arrived in our country last month? the other man asked cautiously. Keep your voice down. Ive only told you about this. The big shots dont yet know what the finale of this auction will be. If you leak this, I wont forgive you, warned the first man. Dont worry; theres no one else around. I flew all this way to be with you, and I dont want to mess things up either, the second man assured him. Good. Im here representing my boss, and hes given me a generous budget. I cant afford to lose that artifact. As the two men continued their conversation, Luo Feng discreetly followed them. They seemed to lack awareness, failing to notice him. They eventually arrived at a bar and chose a secluded table. Luo Feng took a seat on the other side of the wall, feigning interest in his drink while eavesdropping on their conversation. Despite his efforts, he didnt glean any particularly useful information; these men didnt seem to know much. In summary, the people who had gathered for the auction were wealthy individuals with a penchant for antiques. They were all here for the grand finale of the event. Thus, Luo Feng continued to blend into the shadows, his eyes and ears wide open for any clue that might give him an advantage in the upcoming auction.. Chapter 694 - Chapter 694: Catching a Turtle in a Jar Chapter 694: Catching a Turtle in a Jar Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Although he hadnt acquired much significant intelligence, what Luo Feng had was sufficient for now. After all, the auction was primarily a contest of keen eyes and financial strength. If he could obtain the coveted items through peaceful means, Luo Feng had no desire to resort to excessive force. Moreover, many affluent individuals were attending this event. If Luo Feng could make some useful acquaintancespeople who could introduce him to collectors willing to part with their treasuresit would be highly beneficial for him. Having gathered all the information he needed, Luo Feng headed home to rest. The auction was the next day, and he needed to be in top form. However, it seemed the people of Florida had other plans, unwilling to let him recharge his spirits. That night, as Luo Feng was resting, he sensed odd noises emanating from outside his room. He chose not to take any action, lying on his bed pretending to sleep. The sound grew closer, and soon he heard a distinct clickthe sound of his door being forced open. Lying in the darkness, Luo Feng slowly opened his eyes and saw two figures tiptoeing into his room. Given their level of proficiency, they were not amateurs. It made sense. The auction had stirred quite a buzz, and this hotel was the closest to the venue. Most guests here were out-of-towners here for the auction. Robbing this place once was probably more profitable than hitting ten other spots. The two thieves moved stealthily, heading straight for Luo Fengs luggage. Florida is even more chaotic than Atlanta, Luo Feng mused, sitting up in bed and observing the duo. Ive only been here less than a day, and Ive already run into trouble twice. Too engrossed in their burglary, the thieves remained oblivious to Luo Feng, who had been sitting up for a while. Finally, unable to contain himself any longer, Luo Feng stood and approached them. Idiots. You cant even crack a simple safe. Move aside! Shoving them aside, Luo Feng took his key and easily opened the locked box. Surprisingly, the thieves obediently stepped back, unable to recognize him in the dim light. Assuming he was a new recruit, they didnt object. Gawking at the opened safe, the thieves were astounded. Not bad, kid. We sure picked the right guy for the job! As they spoke, they moved to push Luo Feng aside, as if worried hed claim their loot. Luo Feng, however, had other plans. Half of whats inside belongs to me, considering Im the one who opened it, he asserted. Incensed, the thieves retorted, You think you can claim half? Without us bringing you here, you wouldnt even have had this chance! Luo Feng shot back, So what? Without me, you wouldnt have gotten anything tonight. I deserve half! Their tempers flared, and the two thieves grabbed Luo Fengs collar, ready to throw punches. Dodging easily, Luo Feng kicked one into the wall; he bounced back and fell on the floor. Fists flew, but Luo Feng easily dominated the tussle. Moreover, the thieves low intelligence led to many of their blows landing on each other rather than their intended target. Eventually, they were brawling among themselves, allowing Luo Feng to step back unnoticed. When they were nearly exhausted, Luo Feng calmly walked over to the light switch and turned it on.. Chapter 695 - Chapter 695: Large-scale Theft Chapter 695: Large-scale Theft Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation When the light was finally switched on, the two men realized that the person they had been arguing with over an unequal share of the loot was not one of their own. Rather, he was the owner of the room! In other words, they had been making fools of themselves. Although they were irate, they knew they could not afford to linger in this place. They needed to leave immediately. Unfortunately for them, Luo Feng had no intention of letting them go. Just as they were about to bolt out of the door, Luo Feng shut it with a foot and stood blocking the exit, eyeing them both. You went to great lengths to sneak in here. Leaving so soon would be a waste, wouldnt it? As Luo Feng spoke, the two men realized they were likely doomed. Nevertheless, they had no intention of giving up. They lunged at Luo Feng from both sides. But what chance did these petty thieves have against Luo Feng? With two swift chops of his hand, one to the left and one to the right, Luo Feng knocked them down almost simultaneously. Lying on the ground, they looked up at Luo Feng who seemed to have already thought of tomorrows news headline: Thieves come to blows over a dispute in sharing the loot with the owner of the property. That headline sounded very much like something out of Florida. Luo Feng then handed the two thieves over to the hotel staff and returned to his room to sleep. The next morning, as Luo Feng was just waking up, he heard a bustling commotion downstairs. Curiosity getting the better of him, he quickly got dressed and went to investigate the source of the noise. Upon arriving, he learned that many of the hotels guests had been robbed the previous night. Among the guests were not only the dignitaries attending the auction but also some ordinary people who were merely staying there by chance. Not wealthy by any means, these people were furious that all the money they had with them had been stolen. The crowd gathered, demanding an explanation from the hotel, which was caught completely off guard. They had never encountered such a situation beforeneither such large-scale theft nor such widespread protests. The front desk staff were bewildered and didnt know how to handle the situation. All they could do was apologize profusely while waiting for their manager. However, if apologies were enough, there wouldnt be such a large protest. The manager, equally clueless, had no choice but to escalate the matter further up the chain. For now, the front desk staff bore the brunt of the pressure. After gathering the basic details, Luo Feng lost interest in the matter. He turned to leave but was stopped at the door by two burly men. Sorry, no one is allowed to leave the hotel at the moment. The men appeared to be bodyguards. Luo Feng frowned. What do you mean? Our employers black card is missing. Until its found, no one is allowed to leave. Hearing about the black card, Luo Feng surmised it was likely the entry ticket to the auction. He glanced at the wall clock; there were still three hours until the auction began. Deciding it wasnt worth making a fuss, he retreated back into the hotel. He was curious to see how the hotel would handle the situation. Amid escalating protests, the hotel manager finally appeared before the crowd. His opening words were an exceedingly formal apology. Ladies and gentlemen, this situation is unfortunate and something none of us wished for. Nevertheless, it has occurred, and it is indeed due to our hotels lack of security for which we are deeply sorry! His apology was textbook, but the crowd wanted compensation, not empty words. What good is talking? Who will make up for our losses? Thats right! I came here with all my savings to do business, and now its all stolen. If your hotel doesnt provide a proper explanation, Ill risk my life fighting you to the end! The crowd was increasingly agitated. The manager knew that unless they produced something tangible, the situation wouldnt calm down. Our leadership is still discussing the compensation plan. In the meantime, please register your losses. As soon as the plan is finalized, well notify you. The manager signaled, and the front desk staff hurriedly brought out notebooks for registration. Dont worry, everyone. Our hotel takes responsibility very seriously. If you face any issues while staying with us, rest assured we will resolve them. We will not shirk our responsibilities! The managers promise seemed to mollify the agitated guests to some extent. However, just when the crowds anger seemed to have subsided, a discordant voice rang out from among them.. Chapter 696 - Chapter 696: Conflict Chapter 696: Conflict Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Rest assured, some losses can never be compensated for, no matter what you In an instant, everyones gaze converged on the speaker. The words seemed almost designed to provoke. The man looked to be in his forties and was speaking to the hotel manager. Though his eyes were fixed on the manager, his demeanor suggested utter disregard for him. The hotel manager was unsure of the mans background, but it was evident that the situation could escalate into serious trouble if not handled carefully. I am truly sorry for the inconvenience. We didnt wish for this to happen. May I inquire what youve lost? We will do our best to compensate you. If the loss is beyond compensation, we can discuss alternative solutions. What do you think? The managers tone was as submissive as it could be, but the man seemed unwilling to afford him any leeway. Weve already told you, you cant compensate for our loss! The manager realized that mere words would not resolve the situation. Since matters have escalated to this point, could you please guide us on how to appease your anger? Finally, the mans tone softened slightly. Our item was lost just this morning. Weve sealed off the entire hotel; the thief must still be inside. I want you to search every room, one by one, to find our lost property. The managers face turned ashen. He knew that this method would surely uncover the thief but at the cost of upsetting many guests. Our hotel serves more than just you; we have many other guests. We cannot invade their privacy for one persons sake. The managers refusal was unambiguous. The man snorted disdainfully. Are you willing to offend us for the sake of this motley crowd? As he said this, he stepped back, and another individual emerged. The managers expression changed dramatically when he saw who it was. I apologize for the oversight. Had I known it was you, I would have cooperated immediately. With a wave of his hand, security personnel moved to block all the hotels exits. Search every room thoroughly. Dont let anyone escape; we must find that despicable thief! The other guests immediately voiced their objections. What do you mean? Are you going to search our belongings? Is this hotel shutting down or what? Amid the uproar, the manager had no choice but to assert himself. Calm down! If youre innocent, you have nothing to worry about. But if anyone here is the thief, rest assured, we wont let you off! Luo Feng was somewhat surprised at the sudden change in the managers demeanor. He wondered who could possibly give the manager such confidence. But before he could ask anyone, objections arose. Who is this guy? Why should all of us accommodate him? If the hotel is going to search, then find my lost items too! Exactly, forget about compensation. Lets see how far this hotel is willing to Amidst the shouts, the manager smiled. Have you never heard of Mr. Hohenheim from the Summer Group? As soon as the name Hohenheim was mentioned, most of the protesters fell silent, except for a few who didnt recognize the name. I dont care who Hohenheim is. No one gets to override my rights! Whoever it is, theyre not searching my luggage today! Chapter 697 - Chapter 697: The Real Thief Chapter 697: The Real Thief Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation As the tension in the room approached a boiling point, the hotel manager realized he had perhaps been too blunt with his earlier statements. However, it was now too late for damage control. The only option left was to shift the conflict away from himself and onto Hohenheim, the influential guest. After all, Hohenheim was a powerful individual capable of resolving this kind of issue easily. The manager, being a mere employee, feared for his job should the situation escalate further. While the manager was still wracking his brain for a solution, Hohenheim took the initiative to speak, So, do you think you have more money than I do? Let me tell you, I dont even care for your belongings. If you cooperate, I can offer you a generous compensation. But if you dont, I will do what I must. After this intimidating speech, most of the people present seemed to back down. However, there were a few who remained defiant. Luo Feng found this perplexing. Hohenheims offer was more than reasonable. Unless there were some special circumstances, there was little reason to decline. Furthermore, Luo Feng noticed that these people seemed unusually anxious. Given that many guests had lost belongings, Hohenheims proposed search could potentially help recover those items. As the tension escalated, Luo Feng, standing on the sidelines, quickly identified a few suspects. These individuals were the loudest in their protests, especially when Hohenheim mentioned a full search. While others weighed the pros and cons, these few vocally insisted that such a search would infringe upon their privacy. Their behavior was so conspicuous that it drew Luo Fengs attentionas well as Hohenheims. Hohenheims subordinates approached these individuals to argue, intending to forcibly search their luggage. However, Luo Feng had another method to determine whether they were the thieves, even without searching their bags. He activated his system scan. Most people who came to this hotel were here for the auction. Even if they didnt have a black card to enter the venue, many were antique collectors who brought their own artifacts to trade outside the auction. Luo Feng assumed that most of these people were here for this reason, and that the stolen items were likely antiques as well. So, he activated his system scan to locate the densest cluster of antique artifacts. As soon as the system scan was activated, Luo Feng saw the distribution of antiques throughout the hotel. Surprisingly, the densest cluster was not around the suspected individuals but around an inconspicuous man standing behind them. This man had been hiding in a corner, saying nothing regardless of how noisy it got. As Hohenheims people argued more fiercely with the suspects, Luo Feng bypassed them and approached the silent man. Sir, they are trying to forcibly search us. Whats your take on this? Luo Feng initiated the conversation. The man glanced at him but turned his head away without speaking. Sir, this concerns our interests. Dont you have any opinion? Luo Feng pressed on. By now, the man was visibly distressed but still remained silent. You seem a bit nervous. Could it be that you are the thief they are looking for? At Luo Fengs words, the mans suppressed emotions erupted. What nonsense are you talking about? Stay away from me, or else! The man clenched his fists. Seizing this moment, Luo Feng grabbed the backpack between the mans legs. Upon opening the bag, Luo Feng found it full of antique artifacts. I didnt expect you to bring so many items, sir. However, these dont seem to belong to you. Luo Feng took the bag to the hotel reception desk and placed it on the counter. Everyone, please check if any of these items are yours. After Luo Feng spoke, people rushed over to claim their stolen antiques. Indeed, all the items belonged to the guests who had been robbed. Unfortunately, the bag was turned inside out, and Hohenheims black card was nowhere to be found. With a gloomy expression, Hohenheim walked over to the captured thief.. Chapter 698 - Chapter 698: Blake Chapter 698: Blake Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Where is my card? Hand it over honestly, and I might spare your life. Hohenheims words were explicit: either give up the item, or face death. This was America, after all. The death of a person wasnt anything unusual, especially when dealing with a significant figure like Hohenheim. If he wished, making an unidentified criminal disappear would be a trivial matter. The man was visibly scared. He was just a petty thief; how could he possibly provoke someone as influential as Hohenheim? It wasnt me! I only stole some antiques. I have no idea what card youre talking about! Hohenheim had no intention of wasting more words on him. He ordered his men to drag the thief away. Those who had previously sealed off the hotel were also dismissed. Since everyone had left, there was no reason for Luo Feng to stay. He proceeded to the auction venue. The auction hall was far from bustling; it was somewhat deserted. This auction was by invitation only, a far cry from the public one Luo Feng had attended in Atlanta. Outside the venue, several journalists were watching, trying to glean information. However, they were politely turned away by security whenever they approached the entrance. This was a private auction; absolutely no outsiders, including the media, were allowed. Luo Feng experienced the same treatment when he approached the entrance. Sorry, sir, this is a private venue. Without an invitation, you cannot enter, said the security guard, quite definitively. Luo Feng simply smiled. How do you know I havent received an invitation? Sir, the number of invitees is fixed, and I have memorized all their information. I dont recall anyone like you receiving an invitation. The security guard was polite, and Luo Feng didnt make it hard for him. Instead, he produced his black card. Check it, he suggested. The security guard was taken aback; these black cards were special, virtually impossible to forge. With a look of disbelief, he swiped the card on his machine, revealing the identity information for Charlie. I apologize for the inconvenience. I need to confirm if this card was transferred to you by someone else. Please wait a few minutes. Having said that, the security guard hurried off to confirm, leaving Luo Feng waiting at the door. Before long, a group of people walked arrogantly toward him. At the center of the group was a young man in his twenties. The man was smug, evidently enjoying the attention and adoration from those around him. As they walked past Luo Feng, the young man looked at him and snidely remarked to his entourage, I thought this was an invitation-only event. Why is there such a plain-looking person here? Master, dont worry; let me inquire, said one of his followers, who then approached Luo Feng, scrutinized him from head to toe, and asked disdainfully, Who are you? Luo Feng had no interest in engaging with such a person. Hey, Im talking to you. Are you deaf or mute? the man said rudely. Stay away from me, Luo Feng retorted coldly. Feeling his dignity threatened, the man raised his voice. Do you know who I am? You dare speak to me like that? Are you tired of living? The young man in his twenties stepped forward. Answer him while Im still in a good mood. Messing with me wont end well for you. Luo Feng almost laughed at the audacity. Im sorry, but who are you? Initially intended as a sarcastic question, it gave the other man an opportunity to flaunt his ego. I cant believe theres someone in Florida who doesnt recognize me. This is truly eye-opening, he boasted. Tell him who I am. Let this clueless guy be enlightened! His entourage eagerly rushed forward. Haha, you must be a country bumpkin.. Our young master is the heir of the Blake family! Ever heard of them? Chapter 699 - Chapter 699: Inside the Venue Chapter 699: Inside the Venue Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Listening to the other partys effusive praise, Luo Feng didnt know what kind of expression to make. He had conducted research before going to Atlanta, so he knew what kind of power dynamics were at play there. However, this trip to Florida was more spontaneous. In fact, if it hadnt been for Charlie giving him that black card, Luo Feng might not have even considered coming here at all. The mans sudden self-introduction, combined with an apparent sense of pride, indicated that this so-called Blake family must have considerable influence in Florida. But so what? Luo Feng wasnt going to change his attitude toward someone just because they were a wealthy scion. Im afraid I havent heard of this Blake family you speak so highly of. Are they really that remarkable? Luo Fengs words pierced through the young Mr. Blakes defenses. After all, in Florida, there was hardly anything he couldnt accomplish if he wished. Anyone meeting him usually paid their respects, addressing him as young master. But now, to be mocked by this unknown individual? His pride was deeply wounded, and his anger flared. I never thought someone in Florida would dare speak to me like this. Youre the first, and I suspect youll be the last. As he spoke, he waved his hand, and his hangers-on immediately circled around Luo Feng. Anyone else might have felt a twinge of fear with so many people surrounding them, but not Luo Feng. Are you sure you want to cause trouble here? This isnt a place where you can act recklessly. As soon as Luo Feng had spoken, the man burst into derisive laughter. We cant act recklessly? Are you misunderstanding me, or are you misunderstanding the words act recklessly? With another wave of his hand, his minions surged toward Luo Feng. Luo Feng had little choice. While dealing with these people wasnt a big issue for him, the auction was about to begin, and he didnt want to waste any more time here. But if it was unavoidable, then so be it. Just as Luo Feng was preparing to take action, the security guard who had earlier gone to verify his identity rushed out and respectfully approached him. Sir, weve verified your identity. My apologies for the delay. Please enter; the auction will start shortly. Also, according to the rules, you may choose two attendants to accompany you. Did you bring any attendants? Luo Feng shook his head, then followed the security guard toward the interior of the venue. At that moment, young Mr. Blake was stunned to see Luo Feng actually qualified to attend an auction of this caliber. How can someone so unremarkable have the qualifications to attend such an auction? Blakes question echoed unanswered. Ignoring Blakes near-hysterical voice, Luo Feng paused and glanced back at him, If youd like to go inside, I dont mind taking you as one of my attendants. Though not intended as mockery, in Blakes ears, it was the ultimate insult. Who do you think you are to have me as your attendant? Also, just so you know, the Blake family is also qualified to attend this auction. My father will be here soon, and Ill enter with him! Luo Feng simply shrugged. In that case, you can wait outside. Ill be inside. Blakes fury intensified. What do you mean? Are you implying Im bluffing? Blake continued to shout, but Luo Feng ignored him. Soon, he entered the venue. Once inside, Luo Feng found the auction to be high-end but surprisingly small. The entire space had only about a dozen seats, without any private booths. Most of the seats were already taken, with only a few vacant spots remaining. Luo Feng located his designated seat and sat down. Within a couple of minutes, Blake also arrived. The first thing he did was search for Luo Feng, even going so far as to flip him off as a petty form of revenge. Seeing Blakes pettiness, Luo Feng couldnt help but find it somewhat amusing. But he had come here to examine artifacts, not to engage in trivial disputes. As the auction had yet to begin, Luo Feng activated his system scan, curious to see what treasures would be offered.. Chapter 700 - Chapter 700: Gilded Mask Chapter 700: Gilded Mask Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation After the system scan, Luo Fengs gaze settled on around ten red dots. Among these red dots, only three to four were large and had a deep hue, suggesting that these were the main attractions of the auction. Luo Feng didnt pay much attention, instead, he just sat and awaited the commencement of the auction. However, Blake kept glancing over at Luo Feng, seemingly eager to see what Luo Feng would bid on, likely to challenge him for the same item. Luo Feng effortlessly discerned Blakes intentions. Several of the auctioned items were fairly ordinary, and Luo Feng showed no interest. However, noticing Blakes persistent fixation on him, Luo Feng decided to playfully tease him. Next up was a porcelain item. Although this porcelain piece was ancient, it was mass-produced, and hence, not particularly rare. It definitely had some collectible value, but it was far from being considered a high-end artifact. With the systems assistance, Luo Feng quickly estimated its maximum value to be around five hundred thousand. Thus, as soon as the starting bid was announced, Luo Feng immediately raised the bid to five hundred thousand. Typically, in an auction setting, bids would incrementally rise. Yet, Luo Feng had more than doubled the starting price. Most people could discern that the porcelains value wasnt that high, and they were puzzled by Luo Fengs behavior. However, Blake seemed to be missing the point. Blake only noticed Luo Feng immediately placing a high bid on the item, indicating his keen interest. Thus, even if the porcelain wasnt highly valuable, even if he would incur a loss by purchasing it at a higher price, Blake didnt care. A small monetary loss to vex someone he disliked seemed a profitable venture to Blake. I bid six hundred thousand! Blakes bid turned heads. After all, the porcelains value was capped at around five hundred thousand. The higher Blake bid, the more he stood to lose. While a hundred thousand wasnt a significant amount for them, who would willingly waste money? Six hundred fifty thousand! Luo Feng bid again, but this would be his last bid. If Blake bid again, Luo Feng would simply concede. I bid seven hundred thousand! After declaring his bid, Blake provocatively stared at Luo Feng, anticipating another counter bid. Blake wasnt foolish. After being reminded by his father earlier, he became aware of the porcelains real value. If he bid any higher, even if it meant causing Luo Feng some discomfort, the tangible loss would be on him. So, he shifted his strategy: inflate the price outrageously, hoping to burden Luo Feng with a lofty purchase. However, much to his surprise, after his seven hundred thousand bid, Luo Feng remained silent. The room became awkwardly silent. Realizing he had been duped, Blake wished he could retract his bid, but that would be a major embarrassment. Finally, amidst Blakes evident discomfort, the gavel fell. Congratulations to Mr. Blake for acquiring the porcelain piece for seven hundred thousand! As the deal concluded, the room erupted in applause. Yet, to Blake, it felt as if everyone was mocking him. Frustrated, he looked to his father for guidance, only to find his fathers gaze filled with anger. Reluctantly, Blake swallowed his emotions, silently vowing to retaliate against Luo Feng. The auction continued, with a series of unremarkable items. Though some of the items had their own value, Luo Feng remained uninterested. Among them was a valuable ancient samurai sword from the Cherry Blossom Nation, but Luo Feng remained indifferent. To Luo Feng, anything from the Cherry Blossom Nation, regardless of its value, was mere junk. During the wait for the main event, Luo Feng, out of boredom, tried to provoke Blake by bidding low on some inconsequential items. Unfortunately, Blake seemed to have become wiser, no longer hastily bidding. Left with no other choice, Luo Feng waited patiently. Half an hour later, Luo Feng finally set his eyes on his desired item. It was a gilded mask. The mask showed a significant red dot on the system scan, indicating its importance, and its color was profoundly deep. This gilded mask was used by emperors during ancient ceremonial rituals. Conservatively estimated, it was at least a thousand years old.. Chapter 701 - Chapter 701: 250 Million Chapter 701: 250 Million Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The moment the gilded mask appeared, it attracted the attention of everyone present. After all, none of them were fools. Anyone with a modicum of experience could estimate its value with just a glance. Ladies and gentlemen, the starting bid for this gilded mask is five million. Please place your bids! The auctioneer waited in silence after speaking. Unlike before, he didnt fervently set the scene or describe how amazing the item was. He knew that from the moment the mask was revealed, no words were needed. Anyone with discernment would be eager to possess it. Everyone had anticipated a fierce bidding war, but who wouldve thought that the first bid would instantly outbid the majority of the attendees? One hundred million! Hearing this, the crowd was stunned. Who starts their bid like that? Its twenty times the starting price! Some attendees, lacking the financial muscle but wanting the thrill of participating, were now embarrassed. They all shifted their gaze to the source of the bid. When they realized that the bidder was Luo Feng, they were even more flabbergasted. Who is this young man? Ive never seen him before. How is he qualified to participate in this auction? I agree. Is he here to muddy the waters? Where are the organizers? Shouldnt they intervene? Although it was a small gathering of only a few dozen people, the room buzzed with chatter, sounding as if hundreds were present. Everyone was discussing Luo Fengs identity. The auctioneer, aware of the situation, picked up his gavel and gave it a slight tap. Rest assured, everyone. Our entrance criteria are strict. If this gentleman is here, it means he is indeed qualified to attend. As for concerns about his financial capability, you need not worry. At the very least, a mere hundred million should not be a problem for him. After the auctioneers words, the crowd gradually calmed down. Luo Fengs determination to have the mask made others hesitate to bid against him. However, the young man named Blake, sitting nearby, had other ideas. He had always wanted to get back at Luo Feng. Seeing Luo Fengs eagerness, wasnt this the perfect opportunity to drive up the price? I bid one hundred and fifty million! With Blakes shout, everyone realized that todays auction was going to get heated. It was entertaining to them. The fiercer Luo Feng and Blake fought, the more entertained they felt. Two hundred million! Two hundred and fifty million! Blake was relentless. Luo Feng frowned, realizing that Blake was intentionally causing trouble. Although Luo Feng had the money, he didnt want to overspend. The mask, while precious, had its value limit. It certainly wasnt worth two hundred and fifty million. Luo Fengs initial threshold was exactly two hundred and fifty million. If he bid any higher, and if his increment was small, Blake would undoubtedly seize the opportunity to push further. After careful consideration, Luo Feng decided not to continue bidding. Two hundred and fifty million! Any more bids? The auctioneer asked, visibly delighted. After all, the final price was tied to his commission. The higher the bidders went, the more he earned. But with Luo Feng not bidding anymore, he reluctantly began the countdown. Two hundred and fifty million for the first time! Everyones eyes were on Luo Feng, but he remained motionless. Two hundred and fifty million for the second time! Seeing that the deal was about to be sealed, Blake panicked. He had intended to force Luo Feng to bid higher, just as Luo Feng had previously made him overpay. But now, if Luo Feng backed out, would he really have to part with two hundred and fifty million for a mere mask? Blake and his father had only come for fun and to network. Spending such an amount would surely infuriate his father. Growing desperate, Blake shouted at Luo Feng: Hey, werent you so arrogant just now? Keep bidding against me! If you dare to bid again, watch how I deal with you! It was clear to everyone that Blake was panicking. Even the auctioneer could tell. Either Blake was maliciously driving up the price, or he simply didnt have the funds. Regardless, the auction was now tainted. With a stern face, the auctioneer made the final call. Sold for two hundred and fifty million! Congratulations to Mr. Blake for acquiring the gilded mask for two hundred and fifty million! As the gavel fell, Blakes face turned ashen, and his fathers expression wasnt much better.. Chapter 702 - Chapter 702: Asset Appraisal Chapter 702: Asset Appraisal Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The auctioneer on stage had seen it all and was a master at reading people. He could naturally discern the underlying message behind the expressions of the father and son duo. Despite his reluctance, he chose to momentarily halt the auction. I apologize for the interruption, everyone. We need to briefly pause to consult with the Blake father and son, he announced. The auctioneer stepped down and approached the Blakes. Both of you seem distressed. Have you encountered a problem? he inquired. Hearing the auctioneers words, the Blake duo tried to keep their composure, replying, No problem. Theres absolutely no issue. Their forced calm made the auctioneer slightly exasperated. If they would admit their issue now, they would merely be liable for a 10% penalty on the agreed amount. However, if they denied any problem and later failed to produce the payment after the auction, they would face significant consequences. Not wanting to waste time, the auctioneer signaled two of his assistants. Im sorry, Mr. Blake, but we need you to undergo an asset appraisal with our staff. Blake had been looking for a reason to cause a scene, and this was the perfect opportunity. What do you mean by this? Are you insinuating that I cannot afford the 250 million? Everyone present today is a significant figure with assets exceeding billions. You dare to malign me with such baseless accusations! As Blake erupted, the auctioneer understood the situation even more clearly: Blake most likely didnt have the money and was now trying to dodge the payment. Sir, please cooperate. If you dont, we might have to resort to forceful measures. What forceful measures? You wouldnt dare! Asset appraisal was a straightforward process to ascertain if an individuals account held the requisite amount. Some shameless individuals enjoyed causing chaos at auctions, bidding exorbitantly and then failing to produce the money, wasting everyones time. Auctions wouldnt usually resort to asset appraisals, as it signified a complete lack of trust in the client. If the client was found lacking, the auction house would merely avoid a minor hassle. But if the client did have the assets, the house would risk alienating a major customer. Caught in this situation, the Blakes knew that if they failed this appraisal, they would lose face throughout Florida. So, are you certain about the appraisal? Blake senior asked the auctioneer with evident disgust. The auctioneer was confident in his judgment. As you know, in our line of business, we dont usually request asset appraisals. But since weve asked for it now, we intend to see it through. Given the auctioneers stance, the Blakes had no choice but to comply. During the appraisal process, the hall was abuzz with speculation about the Blakes financial standing and how the situation might resolve. Luo Feng was particularly keen on the outcome. If the Blakes failed the appraisal, the gilded mask would be up for auction again, giving him a legitimate chance to acquire it. However, when the Blakes emerged from the appraisal room, the result disappointed Luo Feng. Who would have thought that the Blake duo could actually produce such a sum? Their ashen faces hinted at the gravity of their decision. To spend their entire fortune on a single golden mask was not a wise investment. Perhaps, Luo Feng mused, he could purchase the mask from them after the auction. After all, the mask held no real value to them, and the financial strain of 250 million was substantial. The Blakes werent part of any super-wealthy clan. An abrupt expense of 250 million was not something they might easily absorb. While the auction continued with several antiques, none piqued Luo Fengs interest, especially since the items were from the nations of the Cherry Blossom and Tai Chi. Luo Feng waited patiently for the auction to conclude. Once it was over, he approached the Blakes before they could leave. Id like to discuss a business proposition with you. Do you have a moment? Upon seeing Luo Feng, Blakes disdain was palpable. I have no interest in discussing business with you, especially someone of your stature. Laughable! We advise you to leave while we are still in a good mood. It was evident that the duo held significant animosity towards Luo Feng. Yet, Luo Feng chose to overlook their harsh words. Are you sure you dont want to discuss it? he asked calmly.. Chapter 703 - Chapter 703: The Financial Chain Chapter 703: The Financial Chain Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation A financial burden of 250 million must be quite significant for you, isnt it? Luo Feng began. Hows your business doing lately? Do you have any outstanding payments? Moreover, for big businessmen like you, there must be quite a consistent monthly expenditure, right? Once theres a break in the financial chain, patching it up becomes a real hassle. Luo Feng meticulously pointed out the potential pitfalls facing the Blake familys business. Although Luo Feng hadnt been involved in too many business dealings himself, he was somewhat familiar with financial intricacies. Every word from Luo Feng seemed to strike directly at the hearts of the Blake father and son duo. Even though they still harbored considerable animosity towards Luo Feng, they couldnt deny the problems he highlighted. Ignoring them would only lead to bigger issues. After much hesitation, the two decided to temporarily set aside their grudges and engage in a genuine discussion with Luo Feng. Lets change the location. Im curious to see how you plan to negotiate with us. The trio then left the auction venue and strangely, headed to a department store. It was Luo Fengs first time witnessing a business negotiation in a department store. The store was vast. A closer look revealed it wasnt just about fast-moving consumer goods; they seemed to be involved in nearly every conceivable business. Various shops were everywhere, bustling with shoppers. The Blake father and son duo led Luo Feng around, and after a while, Luo Feng couldnt help but ask, I thought we were here for business talks? Why does it feel like were on a sightseeing tour? Patience, replied Blake, eventually leading Luo Feng to a rest area. Our family runs a chain of supermarkets, each as large as the one youve just seen. As youve guessed, we do face financial pressures, but they arent as severe as you think. So, if youre planning to exploit our situation, Id suggest you reconsider. Having heard this, Luo Feng understood Blakes intentions. Mr. Blake, are you underestimating me? Were talking about a multi-million dollar deal. Comparing it to mere opportunistic robbery seems a bit much, dont you think? Though Luo Fengs words were reasoned, suspicion still lingered in Blakes eyes. However, he chose not to dwell on that point. Name your price. Youre here for the gilded gold mask, arent you? Of course, Luo Feng responded without evasion. You saw my keen interest in that mask at the auction. Its just that your bid was too high for me to secure 11. Luo Feng deliberately mentioned the price, reminding the Blake duo of the earlier situation. Cut to the chase. Just tell us how much youre willing to pay! The Blake duo urged, and Luo Feng responded by holding up two fingers. 200 million? Dream on! Impossible! We spent 250 million to secure that item. Its only been in our possession for half an hour, and you want to knock off 50 million? Thats absurd! The Blake duo seemed anxious, but Luo Feng shook his head. I didnt say 200 million. Im willing to pay 100 million. The second finger? It represents a favor Ill owe you. If you ever need my assistance in the future, Ill be there. Luo Fengs offer was generous, but the Blake patriarch deemed it as sheer nonsense. A favor from you? Who do you think you are, to be worth 150 million? The duos words were blunt, but Luo Feng remained unperturbed. Thats my offer. If you agree, the funds will be transferred to your account within a month. If not, theres nothing more to discuss. As Luo Feng rose to leave, he turned back and said, Regardless of how our negotiation pans out today, Im determined to obtain that gilded mask, one way or another. With that, Luo Feng departed, leaving the Blake duo in a state of unease. Financial challenges were severe. If addressed promptly, they could be managed. However, even a slight delay could amplify the problem exponentially. Sometimes, a single project facing financial issues could jeopardize several others, even threatening the companys fundamental operations. We have to sell the gilded mask quickly! The Blake duo internally resolved. Their personal vendetta against Luo Feng no longer mattered. Saving their company was the top priority.. Chapter 704 - Chapter 704: A Great Bargain Chapter 704: A Great Bargain Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The Blake Father and son duo, after much effort, finally got acquainted with a buyer through a friend who was fond of collecting antique artifacts. The buyer, they heard, wasnt a native of Florida. He hailed from elsewhere and was known for his penchant for collecting a myriad of curious items, with artifacts being among them. Their friend emphasized that this individual was not short on funds. Not only was he wealthy, but he was also willing to spend generously on his collection. The Blakes saw this potential buyer as their lifeline, believing that if they could seal this deal, it would alleviate the impending financial crisis that loomed over them. That evening, both arrived early at the designated meeting spot, palpably anxious. Listen, the elder Blake instructed his son, When the man arrives, let me do the talking. The item we acquired for 250 million, we need to offload for at least 200 million now, or we wont solve our predicament. And it wont be long before our financial woes become common knowledge. Once that happens, opportunists will surely take advantage, so we must act swiftly. Such pampering was precisely why the younger Blake had grown so arrogant. After what seemed like a long wait, a man clad in a black trench coat approached them. This must be the buyer. But their initial optimism faded instantly upon recognizing him. It was Luo Feng! Seeing him, their hopeful expressions vanished, replaced by looks of having been played. You again! Cant get rid of you, can we? The elder Blake, struggling to contain his frustration, pointed accusingly at Luo Feng. However, Luo Feng feigned innocence. How was I to know it was you? I heard someone wanted to sell the gilded mask. I thought youd already found a buyer. Settling into a chair and crossing his legs, Luo Feng continued, Since were all here, lets discuss. You want to sell, and I wish to buy. We expect a buyer with genuine intentions, the elder Blake retorted, masking his anger. Do I appear insincere? Luo Feng responded, revealing a briefcase which he placed in front of the elder Blake. Mr. Blake, see for yourself. Opening the case hesitantly, the elder Blake found it brimming with cash. While substantial, it paled in comparison to the masks value. Luo Feng, whats the meaning of this? the elder Blake inquired, bewildered. Just a reminder, Luo Feng began, In three minutes, you have a payment due. I brought the money to ease things for you. Disbelieving, the elder Blake watched as, exactly three minutes later, his phone rang. The number sent a chill down his spine. Answering, his worst fears were confirmed: a payment of four million was due. Glancing at the cash-filled briefcase, he estimated the amount to be roughly four million. It dawned on him that Luo Feng had begun employing underhanded tactics. If he continued resisting, hed likely find himself in even deeper trouble. Sighing resignedly, the elder Blake finally spoke, One hundred million is far too little. Youre taking advantage of our desperation. I promise you, even if our company goes bankrupt, I wont hand over the mask for that price. Luo Feng, willing to negotiate, countered, 150 million, with one additional condition. And whats that? I wont trouble you again. Luo Fengs words were a blatant threat, but the elder Blake felt cornered. Having witnessed Luo Fengs capabilities, he recognized the danger of pushing him further. After much contemplation, the elder Blake finally agreed. You bought it for 250 million and are selling for 150 million. Mr. Luo, you do know how to spot a bargain.. Chapter 705 - Chapter 705: The Imperial Sword Chapter 705: The Imperial Sword Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Luo Feng faced elder Blakes taunting remarks without a word. After all, he had gained the upper hand in their dealings, and it was only fair to let tne man nave nis small victories In woras. So, we have a deal. I look forward to our partnership, Luo Feng said. He then made a call, and within a minute, Blake received a confirmation message on his phone. Staring at the message content, Blake took a deep breath and turned to Luo Feng, inquiring, Who exactly are you? As you can see, Im merely a collector who appreciates antique artifacts, Luo Feng replied calmly. Hearing this, elder Blake burst out laughing. I find it hard to believe that an ordinary collector would have such capabilities. Luo Feng simply smiled, offering no further explanation. Knowing Luo Feng wouldnt elaborate, Blake shifted topics. Mr. Luo, about the favor you owe me, can you do anything I ask? Generally speaking, as long as its within my principles, Luo Feng responded. What about taking a life? Blakes probing question stemmed from his discerning of Luo Fengs exceptional capabilities. But before Luo Feng could answer, Young Blake hastily intervened, pulling his father aside. Father, what are you thinking? We must handle that matter ourselves; outsiders shouldnt be involved! The younger Blakes persistent plea gradually brought his father back to his senses. I need to know whats going on, or I cant determine if it goes against my principles, Luo Feng pressed. However, elder Blake seemed to have a change of heart. Its not necessary. After all, the favor you owe me is significant. Ill ask for it some other time. As the man remained tight-lipped, Luo Feng didnt press further. The money had been transferred, and in return, elder Blake meticulously retrieved a gilded mask from his briefcase, handing it to Luo Feng. Its been a pleasure doing business, Luo Feng remarked, leaving his business card on the table before taking his leave. Holding the gilded mask, excitement surged in Luo Fengs heart. The artifact was, at the very least, of national treasure status. Despite the significant price he had paid for it, if he could return it to Beijing, it would be worth the sacrifice. As he stored the mask in his warehouse and pondered where to find more antiques, a call from elder Blake interrupted his thoughts. Luo Feng, I know of a highly valuable item. Are you interested? Im not just interested in its monetary value, Luo Feng began. Im aware, elder Blake cut in, his tone a tad shaky, Its not about the price, but its collectible value, right? What is it? Luo Feng inquired. A four-hundred-year-old Imperial Shangfang Sword. Hearing this, Luo Fengs eyes widened in disbelief. Though the sword wasnt ancient, an Imperial Shangfang Sword was not a mere artifact. Both in terms of collectible value and craftsmanship, it was an exquisite piece. But what baffled him more was how such an artifact ended up in America. Before coming to the US, Luo Feng had researched all known Chinese artifacts found here. The Imperial Sword was notably absent from the list. Furthermore, all recorded Imperial Swords from various dynasties had been accounted for and protected. So, the sword was either a fake or had reached overseas through clandestine channels. Luo Feng hoped for the former. Where can I find it? Luo Feng pressed. Tomorrow, 6 a.m., at my place. Ill tell you more then, came the reply before the line went dead. Despite his impatience, Luo Feng had no choice but to wait. The anticipation kept him awake all night, and at dawn, he headed straight to Blakes residence. Without any preamble, Luo Feng began inquiring about the Imperial Sword. After some hesitation, elder Blake finally revealed the truth. The Imperial Sword does exist. But are you sure you want to get involved? The owner isnt an ordinary man. Luo Feng scoffed, Do you consider me ordinary? His confidence left Blake momentarily stunned. Perhaps, with Luo Feng involved, there was a real chance. The mans name is Andy. He always bragged about acquiring rare artifacts from other countries, Blake began, detailing everything to Luo Feng. Turns out, Blakes involvement wasnt solely about helping Luo Feng with antiques. His younger brother had tragically died while dealing in artifacts, having trusted Andy. While Andys business wasnt vast, he was affiliated with gangs, making him untouchable for the Blakes.. Chapter 706 - Chapter 706: Special Channel Chapter 706: Special Channel Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Was it not Andy whom you wanted me to kill yesterday? Luo Feng inquired. Old Blake didnt deny it. Yes, but now, Im not asking you to kill him. Ive merely provided you with information that he possesses valuable antiques. If youre interested, you can investigate further. If not, then it cant be helped. Having said that, Old Blake said no more, simply staring intently at Luo Feng. Of course, Luo Feng was interested in the Shangfang Sword, a potent symbol of power and authority. However, he wondered about Old Blakes intentions. Was he testing Luo Fengs abilities? Regardless of Old Blakes motives, Luo Feng wouldnt miss this opportunity. Understood. Ill take my leave now. Luo Feng then made his exit. Watching him leave, Old Blakes lips quivered as if he wanted to say something, but he remained silent. Upon leaving Blakes residence, Luo Feng made inquiries about Andy. It didnt take long for him to identify his target. While there might be many people named Andy, only one in Florida was known for his underworld connections and his penchant for antiques. Luo Feng soon arrived at Andys residence. As Andy was about to step out, he noticed Luo Feng, an unfamiliar face, and immediately became cautious. May I help you? Andy inquired. My name is Luo Feng, he replied. Ive heard you possess a Shangfang Sword thats over four centuries old. Id like to take a look and possibly purchase it. Would you consider parting with it? Luo Fengs straightforwardness momentarily stunned Andy. He had gone to great lengths to obtain that sword. While Andy enjoyed collecting artifacts, he primarily did so to sell them for profit. He wasnt keen on selling the sword, especially not to someone of unknown origin. Im not sure what youre talking about, Andy responded, attempting to leave. Luo Feng, however, blocked his path. We can negotiate the price. I am here with genuine intent, Luo Feng assured him, producing a case filled with money. By a rough estimate, it contained at least five million dollars. Seeing such a sum, Andy hesitated before finally deciding to engage with Luo Feng. Follow me, he instructed, leading Luo Feng inside. As they settled in the living room, Andy soon had the Shangfang Sword brought to him. He unsheathed it, displaying its magnificence. This piece came at a great cost to me. The money youve shown is merely a down payment. Luo Feng felt an uncanny familiarity with the sword. May I inspect it? he asked. Andy handed it over without hesitation. After a thorough examination, Luo Feng was certain he had seen this sword in a museum before. Its in excellent condition for its age. The original owner must have cherished it greatly. How did it come into your possession? Gloating, Andy replied, I didnt get this from a collector. I took it from a museum. Luo Feng probed further, Arent you concerned about the repercussions of stealing from a museum? Andy confidently retorted, Dont worry. They wont trace it back to me. Ive covered my tracks. They might not even realize its missing. Growing impatient with Luo Fengs persistent questions, Andy added, To be frank, I didnt steal it from an American museum. Just by looking at it, one can tell its not of American origin. Though Andy didnt explicitly state it, Luo Feng deduced that the artifact was most likely stolen from Beijing. There was no way he was going to pay a hefty sum for a stolen item.. Chapter 707 - Chapter 707: Suspicion Chapter 707: Suspicion Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Luo Feng spoke up, So, Mr. Andy, how much more of such items do you have? Subconsciously, Andy felt that this might be a big client. He initially wanted to reveal his entire collection right away, but on second thought, he decided to exercise caution. Theres plenty more, of course, he responded. But surely, you dont expect me to showcase all these treasures without you doing anything in return? The implication in Andys words was clear: Luo Feng should demonstrate some sincerity before expecting Andy to unveil his entire collection. Luo Feng quickly grasped Andys sentiment and promptly replied, Besides the deposit I just gave you, Ill offer fifty million for this sword. Thats a total of fifty-five million. Does that sound fair for this sword? The price Luo Feng proposed was already generous. Although he had a reputation for making extravagant purchases, the items he bought were typically of national treasure caliber. This particular sword, while symbolically significant, was mass-produced. Emperors of ancient times would bestow it upon whoever they wished. Its symbolic value far outweighed its actual worth, so it couldnt be priced too high. It was clear that Andy was well-aware of the market value. Recognizing Luo Fengs offer as sincere, he immediately agreed, How would you like to pay? Cash or transfer? Andys question hinted at an immediate transaction, but Luo Feng didnt rush to pay. Mr. Andy, the price I offered should have exceeded your expectations, right? Shouldnt you also show some sincerity? The negotiation intensified. After the offer, Luo Feng clearly had the upper hand. So, you gave me this price just to get me to reveal my collection first? Andy squinted, sizing up Luo Feng. He had a hunch that Luo Feng was no ordinary man. After all, who would spend fifty-five million on a decorative sword? Trust is essential for both parties to successfully conclude a transaction. If either side holds back, its just a waste of time, Luo Feng stated, keeping his gaze fixed on Andy. After a prolonged stare-down, Andy finally broke into a hearty laugh. Alright then. Since youve put it that way, let me show you my treasures. Andy led Luo Feng to the entrance of a small warehouse. Just as he was about to open the door, he hesitated, I should warn you, everything inside is precious to me. If you harbor any ill intentions, dont say I didnt warn you. There was a sudden, ominous glint in his eyes. Luo Feng realized Andy meant business and chose not to provoke him further, Im here for business, not trouble. Rest assured. With Luo Fengs assurance, Andy opened the warehouse. Inside, two rows of shelves displayed a myriad of items. Compared to these, the sword seemed rather mundane. I never imagined youd have such an impressive collection, Mr. Andy, Luo Feng commented as he browsed. Most of the items arent from Beijing, Luo Feng remarked, fishing for information. Andy smiled, My connection in Beijing is still fresh. The sword you have is from the first batch. If you want more premium items, I can certainly arrange it. But you understand that establishing a new source comes with its costs. By now, Luo Fengs interest had waned. However, he felt obligated to teach this miscreant a lesson. After selecting a few items, they agreed upon a pricetwo hundred million for five antiques. Its a bit challenging to arrange for two hundred million in cash at short notice. Give me three days, and Ill bring the money to finalize our transaction, Luo Feng said. Andy nodded understandingly, and after finalizing their deal, Luo Feng departed. It was only then that one of Andys henchmen voiced his concerns, Boss, this deal seemed too smooth. Could there be a catch? Andy scoffed, Whats there to fear? Were from the underworld! If he tries any tricks, hell learn the consequences of crossing me in Florida! Chapter 708 - Chapter 708: Infiltration Chapter 708: Infiltration Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Upon leaving Andys residence, Luo Feng returned to the hotel. Without delay, he sketched a layout of their home, relying on his residual memory. Although the blueprint might not be entirely accurate and only covered a portion of their premises, Luo Feng was confident that he could secretly infiltrate the house using this map. As for what Luo Feng intended to do, it was simply a case of fighting fire with fire. If Andy had stolen relics from elsewhere using some unique method, Luo Feng might not have been as incensed. But the audacity of this man to steal from the capital city! Luo Feng recognized the sacrifices he made each time he returned a relic. Yet, this man audaciously used covert means to transport these artifacts from the capital. This was absolutely intolerable to Luo Feng. Since Luo Feng had decided on retaliation, he was determined to hit Andy hard, ensuring a pain so deep it would be unforgettable. After planning his infiltration, Luo Feng, noting that it was still early, dialed Mr. wu. Mr. Wu, unoccupied at the time, answered Luo Fengs call. Hows everything in the States? All going well? Everythings fine on my end, Luo Feng replied, but Ive stumbled upon some unsettling intelligence. Luo Feng then detailed the theft of the Imperial Shangfang Sword and how Andy had recently established a channel here. Hearing this, Mr. Wu was shocked. Impossible! How could a foreign merchant smuggle such a priceless artifact from us? Mr. Wu, I suspect an inside job. We both know the security measures in place; its implausible that the item was stolen without a trace. Ive seen the sword, and its genuine. This means the one in the museum has been swapped! After hearing Luo Fengs account, Mr. Wu was unusually silent for a moment before responding, Dont worry. Ill investigate the museums end. Your task is to retrieve that sword. After the update, Luo Feng ended the call. He rested in his room until nightfall, when he discreetly left the hotel, wary of being monitored. He wasnt concerned about any average person but specifically Andy. After all, appearing suddenly in front of Andy as a stranger and discussing such a significant deal, Andy would undoubtedly be suspicious and likely have Luo Feng investigated. Luo Feng couldnt afford any slip-ups. He left markers in his room, which would alert him if anyone entered during his absence. Dressed differently and disguised, Luo Feng quickly arrived at Andys mansion. Using the map hed sketched, he swiftly located the warehouse. However, the warehouses main door was locked and armed with an alarm system. Any attempt to access it would trigger an alarm, drawing everyones attention. After a quick survey, Luo Feng found a small ventilation window at the side of the warehouse. To an average person, the window might seem inaccessible, but Luo Feng was no ordinary man. With ease, he removed the window and, squeezing himself through, landed silently inside. He soon located the Imperial Sword. Since he hadnt examined the place thoroughly earlier, he now took his time to inspect the other antiques. The items here were valuable and well-known. He wondered how Andy managed to amass such a collection, especially when many were from national -level museums with top-notch security. How could they be stolen so easily? Regardless, Luo Feng didnt dwell on this. He packed the most valuable items, including the five hed chosen, and tossed them out the window before leaping out himself. Though he wanted to take everything, he knew that was unrealistic. Having retrieved the artifacts, Luo Feng returned to the hotel and instructed Jardins to come to Florida overnight and transport the items back. Only when the items were out of Florida could he confront Andy. Having set everything in motion, Luo Feng settled into a deep sleep. However, early the next morning, before Luo Feng was fully awake, his room door was abruptly kicked open from outside.. Chapter 709 - Chapter 709: Window Paper Chapter 709: Window Paper Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation A loud commotion awoke Luo Feng. Even he was taken aback by the sudden disturbance. Lately, Luo Feng had been exceptionally busy. Only the day before, he had acquired the gilded mask, which had greatly eased his mind. Coupled with the multitude of activities from the previous night, he was physically drained, leading to a deep slumber, unaware of anyone approaching. Despite his initial shock, Luo Feng remained calm. He slowly sat up and addressed the group in front of him, asking, What do you want from me? As he spoke, Luo Feng looked around, unable to discern the intentions of the gathering. Youre Luo Feng, right? Youve got some nerve, one of them said, his face twisted in malevolence. The group began to approach Luo Feng, seemingly attempting to exude an oppressive aura. Little did they know, such tactics had no effect on Luo Feng. Speak your mind. If youre here for a reason, state it. Otherwise, watch your back, Luo Feng warned, readying himself for a potential conflict. While they were numerous and seemed to hold the upper hand, Luo Feng wasnt intimidated. If he decided to fight, these men would be nothing more than mere targets in front of him. Regrettably, they failed to assess the situation correctly, still believing they held the upper hand. You dare steal from our master! Hand over what you took, and perhaps we might spare your life. Fail to comply, and well ensure youre bedridden forever! one of them threatened. By now, they had surrounded Luo Feng, looking at him as if he was a lamb ready for slaughter. Though they hadnt revealed their identities, it wasnt hard to guess from their words: they must be underlings of a man named Andy. After all, Luo Feng had just raided Andys warehouse the previous night. It was only logical that hed be the prime suspect. Im not sure what youre talking about, but if you wish to fight, I wont back down, Luo Feng declared. Springing up from his chair, he decided to strike first. Before they could react, Luo Feng landed a powerful punch on one of them, sending him sprawling to the ground, incapacitated. The confrontation had begun. While the attackers were many and well-trained, capable of taking on multiple opponents on their own, they seemed like paper figures against Luo Feng. With each punch, he effortlessly felled them. Within minutes, all were on the ground, groaning in pain. You shouldve sent someone more skilled if you wanted to challenge me. To the uninformed, itd seem as though I was bullying you! Luo Feng remarked sarcastically. The attackers lay defeated, unable to muster a response. Just when it appeared the confrontation was over, the door burst open again, revealing Andy. As Andy walked in, he began to clap, seemingly applauding Luo Fengs prowess. Soon, Andy stood before Luo Feng, examining him from head to toe. I always suspected you werent ordinary. But now, it seems youre even more exceptional than I imagined. With that, Andy took a seat, and the two locked eyes. Luo Feng broke the silence, Mr. Andy, I came to do business with you in good faith. Weve only just struck a deal, and I havent even paid yet. Why this charade? Isnt this a bit unfair? Yes, under the guise of business, you scoped out my warehouse, sneaking in at night to steal my treasures. Isnt that also unfair? Andy retorted. What are you talking about? Im lost, Luo Feng feigned ignorance. Seeing Luo Fengs feigned cluelessness, Andy grew visibly frustrated. A few moments later, he burst into laughter. seeminglv out of exasDeration. Do vou honestly believe youre beyond my reach? Ive always wanted to do business with you. I never thought of competing against you, Luo Feng persisted with his claim. Fine. If youre so keen on doing business, let me tell you, the items in my warehouse are just minor trinkets. I possess a collection piece whose value surpasses all of them combined. Interested in discussing it? Luo Fengs brow furrowed. It was clear this was a trap, but retreating wasnt in his nature.. Chapter 710 - Chapter 710: The Banquet at Hongmen Chapter 710: The Banquet at Hongmen Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Since its an invitation from Mr. Andy, I must certainly attend, Luo Feng said with a smile. However, Andy looked at Luo Feng and scoffed disdainfully. In Andys eyes, Luo Feng was overly confident and naive. At the end of the day, businessmen always like to play their cunning tricks, thinking that everyone will adhere to a certain code of conduct and not overstep their boundaries. But Andy wasnt a businessman; he belonged to the underworld. If anyone offended him, he wouldnt care about any codes or traditions. Very well, Andy said. If youre so confident, then lets meet tomorrow afternoon. We can discuss this business deal in detail. Having said that, Andy left. His henchmen, who had been lying on the ground, scrambled to their feet and departed quickly. Watching their retreating figures, Luo Feng felt a sense of helplessness. Although confident in his abilities, Luo Feng knew they would likely set a trap for him. He would have to tread carefully. One misstep, and everything could go wrong. Andy set their meeting for 3 0clock the next afternoon. It gave him ample time to set up the ambush, and Luo Feng the time he needed to prepare. Luo Feng didnt have much to prepare for. After some thought, he decided to purchase a couple of handy weapons. Not long after he left, Luo Feng stumbled upon a weapon shop. The shop owner was a burly man with bare arms, reminding Luo Feng of a butcher from the outskirts of Beijing. Just as Luo Feng was about to enter the shop, a young girl bumped into him. She appeared to be in her early teens and was running hurriedly in his direction, likely the reason she hadnt seen him. Are you alright, young lady? Luo Feng asked. But the girl pushed Luo Feng aside without a word and continued running. Though curious, Luo Feng didnt pursue the matter. However, shortly after the girls departure, a group of men dressed in black arrived, looking for her. They glanced around without spotting their target and then approached Luo Feng, demanding, Hey, did you see a young girl run past here? Their aggressive demeanor irked Luo Feng, but he didnt want to get involved. Pointing in the opposite direction from where the girl had run, he said, I did see a young girl about that age head that way. Hearing this, the men hurried off in pursuit. With the situation diffused, Luo Feng entered the weapon shop. The shop owner was quite affable and struck up a conversation with him. Sir, what kind of weapon are you looking to purchase? Luo Feng remained silent, simply looking around. Having dealt with many customers, the shop owner sensed Luo Fengs intentions, Sir, we have a range of excellent weapons here. Would you like a recommendation? Luo Feng nodded. The shop owner led Luo Feng to a specific shelf and handed him a handgun. This weapon is lightweight and compact, yet powerful. It has an effective range of 200 meters. Its perfect for personal safety during travels. Luo Feng weighed the handgun in his hand. It was indeed a fine piece. You seem to be purchasing this for self-defense? the shop owner inquired. Luo Feng, who had been silent until now, replied, Its always good to be prepared. The shop owner chuckled, Indeed, indeed. In these turbulent times, everyone has enemies. If they decided to act, its best to have something for protection. He then added, But, sir, you dont seem to be a local. How did you manage to offend someone here? Luo Feng remained silent, causing the shop owner to quickly add, Dont worry, sir. Im not prying, just making conversation. Luo Feng had a growing suspicion about the shop owners intentions. Though he initially seemed friendly, there was something off about him. After selecting his weapon and paying for it, Luo Feng promptly left the store. Shortly after, the shop owner, as if recalling something important, hastily dialed a number. Mr. Andy, he began, I think I just saw that Luo Feng fellow you mentioned.. Chapter 711 - Chapter 711: Stealing a Gun Chapter 711: Stealing a Gun Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Not long after Luo Feng left the weapons store, he once again encountered the girl from the morning. This time, she wasnt in a hurry as before. Instead, she hid in a corner by the street, observing the weapons store. She wasnt looking at Luo Feng, but at the store itself, which took him by surprise. Could it be that such a young girl wants to buy a weapon? Luo Feng pondered, failing to comprehend her actions, so he approached her. Young lady, what are you doing here all by yourself? he asked. Unfazed, the girl replied directly, I want to buy a weapon. Hearing this, Luo Feng felt there was more to her story. More importantly, she was so young and perhaps didnt understand the implications. If she indeed got her hands on a weapon and caused a tragedy, he would regret it for the rest of his life. Why do you need a weapon? Are you trying to confront someone? he inquired. The girl hesitated to reveal the persons name but responded, Theres a guy who keeps bullying me. I want to teach him a lesson! Upon hearing this, Luo Feng assumed she was just a child who had been bullied and wanted to reclaim her dignity. Luo Feng, not wanting to see a young girl go astray, said, Do you realize how deadly the weapons sold here are? If youre not careful I know. A single bullet to the head and its over, the girl interrupted, leaving Luo Feng deeply shocked. It seemed she didnt value life at all. Do you understand the consequences if you kill someone? Luo Feng pressed. The girl fell silent, but her reaction suggested she was well aware of the consequences. Seeing her reluctance to speak, Luo Feng continued, You shouldnt act impulsively. If youre facing problems, you can talk to me. Ill do my best to help. After hearing his words, the girl visibly relaxed. After a pause, she said, It wont make a difference. No one can help. You shouldnt bother. She then turned to leave, but Luo Feng wasnt about to let her go so easily. Wait! he called out and started after her. After only a few steps, he realized something was missing. Frantically patting himself down, he discovered the handgun he had just bought was gone. She had stolen his gun! Realizing the potential danger, Luo Feng chased after her. The girl ran desperately, but her stamina was no match for Luo Fengs. He caught up to her in seconds. Give it back. Luo Feng reached out, but the girl feigned ignorance. What are you talking about? I dont remember you giving me anything. You still want to play this game? With that, Luo Feng grabbed her arm and retrieved his handgun from her waist. This is too dangerous for you, he said, preparing to leave. The last thing he wanted was for the clever young girl to steal his weapon again. Give me back the gun! Give it back! she persisted, following him all the way to his hotel. Yet she showed no signs of relenting. No matter how much you chase, I wont give it back. Seeing that she remained silent, Luo Feng finally asked, Were you bullied? She nodded. Who bullied you? Why? If you share your story, and its valid, I can help. After a moments hesitation, the girl decided to trust Luo Feng and shared her story. She had been an orphan since childhood, later adopted by a gang. However, they only took her in to train her as a thief. Under their tutelage, her skills improved rapidly, allowing her to steal without detection. But recently, she was tasked to steal from another gang leader, a task she failed. Returning to her own gang, they abandoned her, leaving her to face the wrath of their rivals. Now, with enemies on her trail and nowhere to turn, she sought a gun for protection.. Chapter 712 - Chapter 712: Luna Chapter 712: Luna Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation What Luo Feng hadnt expected was that the gang leader the girl had offended turned out to be none other than Andy! This coincidence was so extreme that Luo Feng immediately suspected it was some sort of ruse by Andy. After all, he had previously used the same tactic to plant undercover agents among his enemies. Now facing this all too familiar strategy, he knew he needed to be vigilant. Luo Feng then delved into some details about the theft. The girl answered smoothly, with no apparent inconsistencies. Yet, despite her clarity, Luo Fengs suspicion was not allayed. However, he wasnt overly concerned about her. Even if she was an insider planted by Andy, so what? Even if this youngster was well-trained, she definitely couldnt pose any substantial threat to Luo Feng. If she wasnt an undercover agent, then all was good. If she was, keeping her close might yield some unexpected benefits. I know this Andy youre talking about, Luo Feng began, observing her reaction closely, And I have some scores to settle with him. Upon hearing this, her eyes lit up, Then can you take me to confront him? She seemed very eager, but Luo Feng was firm in his refusal. Please, I dont even know who you are. How could I possibly take you on such a mission? Upon hearing this, the girl quickly introduced herself, My name is Luna. As for my identity, Ive already told you. Im a pickpocket. The gang that took me in now finds me a nuisance and has kicked me out. I dont really harbor great animosity towards Andy. If hes willing to let me go, I might even leave this city. But clearly, as someone involved with a gang, just like those Ive betrayed, he definitely wont let me off easily. Instead of waiting for doom, its better to strike first. Thats why I want to confront Andy. Seeing Luo Fengs hesitation, Luna grew impatient and exclaimed, What do I need to say for you to trust me? I dont want to live like this, constantly fighting and killing. But I had no choice. I was raised by the gang! If youre willing to help, then help. If youre afraid of Andys influence and think you cant handle him, just give me a gun. Ill handle my own troubles. After her lengthy plea, Luo Feng, looking at her, broke into a smile. Why are you so anxious? I never said I wouldnt help. Hearing this, Lunas eyes sparkled, Tomorrow afternoon, I have an appointment with Andy. You can accompany me as my assistant. Ill take the lead. Ill bring up your issue when I get a chance. If it can be resolved peacefully, thats best. If not, you must follow my lead and not act rashly. Okay, okay! Dont worry, Ill listen! Luna seemed much happier. Watching her, Luo Feng was struck by a pang of nostalgia. She reminded him of Alice, who was about the same age as Luna. However, their lives couldnt be more different. Alice was born with a silver spoon in her mouth, while Luna was an orphan who didnt even know her parents. Alright, you can go for now. Come here tomorrow at noon, and Ill take you to see Andy, Luo Feng said. Luna hesitated, Honestly, I have nowhere to go. I was temporarily staying at a junkyard, but they found me this morning. If you dont mind, can I stay here for the night? Although she asked, she had already made her way into Luo Fengs room. Luo Feng could have sent her away, but he chose not to. After all, turning away a homeless teenage girl was not something he was willing to do. He initially considered getting a separate room for Luna, but then realized she had no identification. Therefore, she couldnt book a room and had to stay in his. You can stay here tonight, Luo Feng said, But try not to make any noise. If you attract the attention of Andys people, I wont help you. With a joyous expression, Luna quickly entered the hotel room, Dont worry, Ill behave! It seemed like Luna hadnt slept in a proper bed for a long time. As soon as she entered the room, she flopped onto the bed, savoring the comfort. Watching her, Luo Feng didnt have the heart to disturb her. In the end, Luo Feng prepared a blanket for himself and slept on the floor. When Luo Feng woke up the next day, Luna was still fast asleep, probably having the most peaceful sleep shed had in years.. Chapter 713 - Chapter 713: Trailing Chapter 713: Trailing Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation If Luna hadnt had such a pitiful background, perhaps she would now be living a happy and stable life like other children. Luo Feng sighed, then got out of bed to buy breakfast. As he left, Luo Feng overheard whispers among the people outside, indicating that Andy seemed to be planning some major move lately. Given it was about Andy, Luo Feng listened for a moment. It seems that recently theres some arrogant youngster whos been challenging Andy, and now Andy is planning his revenge! I truly never imagined that in our Florida, someone would dare to confront him. Dont they know that Andys gang is the biggest around here? And besides, Andy is the most ruthless in their group. If anyone dares to oppose him, Andy makes sure they end up dead. This is common knowledge. I cant believe someone would dare to challenge him. I dont know, maybe some big shot wants to stir the pot. Anyway, it doesnt concern ordinary folks like us; we just need to enjoy the show. From their conversation, Luo Feng didnt glean much information, but it was his first time learning that Andy was such a formidable figure in the largest gang here. After all, he had only been in Florida for two days; how could he know such details? Just as Luo Feng thought he wouldnt gain any more insights and was about to leave, the two men suddenly stopped him. Young man, you look familiar. Have we met before? With that question, Luo Feng turned around and examined the men closely. After a long scrutiny, their faces lit up with recognition. I remember now! Arent you Luo Feng, the one who caused a commotion in Atlanta? I never thought Id see you here again! One of them looked at Luo Feng with clear admiration. Luo Feng hadnt expected to encounter someone from Atlanta here. Could you give me an autograph and take a picture with me? I truly admire you! Having your autograph or a photo would give me such bragging rights among my friends! The man was extremely excited, and Luo Feng was a bit taken aback; after all, he wasnt some celebrity idol. The man then hesitated for a moment, and with a conspiratorial tone, asked Luo Feng: After all the commotion you caused in Atlanta, you wouldnt happen to be behind the disturbances here in Florida, would you? What are you thinking? Im not a professional troublemaker. Im here for an event and will be leaving tomorrow. After responding, Luo Feng didnt want to engage further and turned to leave. The man tried to follow but couldnt keep up. Luo Feng hadnt expected to be perceived as a mischief-maker by others. On second thought, he had indeed been involved in many incidents, though most were not of his own making. Nonetheless, his reputation had spread. A bit exasperated, Luo Feng quickly left the hotel, planning to grab some breakfast and then head out. However, as he approached the breakfast shop, he spotted a group of bodyguards in black suits, seemingly searching for someone. Seeing these gang-like figures, Luo Feng instinctively thought they might be sent by Andy. Initially, Luo Feng wanted to avoid them, but before he could make a move, they spotted him. Instead of making a scene, they whispered among themselves and then remained silent. Seeing that he couldnt avoid them, Luo Feng boldly approached them: You gentlemen look familiar. Are you working for Andy? To Luo Fengs surprise, they still pretended not to understand, even after he was so direct. Sorry, we arent aware of any appointment Mr. Andy has tonight. If you have a message for him, perhaps you should contact him directly. No need. Just relay my message. Also, tell him that the next time he sends people to tail me, he should choose those who are a bit smarter. Otherwise, when I talk, it feels like Im playing a lute to a cow. After saying this, Luo Feng walked past them, bought breakfast, and left. Soon after, he quickly returned to his hotel. But upon entering his room, he realized that Luna was missing. A surge of anxiety overcame Luo Feng. Could it be that when she woke up and found him gone, she went out to look for him? Considering that Andys men were always watching, if that was the case, the situation looked dire for her.. Chapter 714 - Chapter 714: Confrontation Chapter 714: Confrontation Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Luo Feng grew increasingly worried, and putting aside his breakfast, he swiftly opened the door to go out and search. However, just as he opened the door, he saw Luna rubbing her eyes, walking towards him. Where have you been? I wanted to come out and look for you, but I saw some gang members loitering at the hotel entrance, so I didnt dare to go out. As Luna spoke, Luo Feng heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing her words. I went to get breakfast for you, he said, pointing to the buns and porridge on the table. Seeing this, Luna was deeply moved. After all these years, she had always been the one buying breakfast for others, but nobody had ever done so for her. In fact, as far back as she could remember, no one had ever taken care of her like this. Touched by the gesture, tears welled up in Lunas eyes. Luo Feng, taken aback, wondered if the breakfast was not to her liking and hurriedly apologized. Dont cry. If the food isnt to your taste, just let me know. I can go buy something else. Luna shook her head, smiling through her tears. Its not that. This is probably the best breakfast Ive ever had. Without further ado, Luna began to eat voraciously. Luo Feng watched her silently before breaking the silence, Once we meet with Andy tonight, how do you plan to handle the situation between you two? Luna pondered for a moment before responding, Im not sure. If possible, Id prefer to maintain a peaceful coexistence. However, its clear that Andy will never agree. Ive encountered him several times, and I know what kind of person he is. Having offended him, unless my strength surpasses his, he will never let me go. Listening to Lunas words, filled with sorrow and resignation, Luo Feng could only nod sympathetically. Tonight, when we meet him, let me do the talking. Lunas presence had somewhat disrupted Luo Fengs original plan. The tensions between Luo Feng and Andy were well-known to both, and a confrontation seemed inevitable. Luo Feng anticipated that the meeting might escalate to a full-blown conflict, which was a concern. If a fight broke out, he would be unable to ensure Lunas safety. Given her pre-existing enmity with Andy and her closeness to Luo Feng, she could be targeted even more. Therefore, Luo Feng realized he might have to modify his approach and avoid direct confrontation. By evening, Luo Feng and Luna arrived at the pre-arranged location. Andy was already there, surrounded by dozens of his henchmen. Greeting Andy with a smile, Luo Feng moved to take a seat. Just as he was about to sit, one of Andys bodyguards pulled the chair away. Undeterred, Luo Feng remained standing, looking down at Andy. Mr. Andy, didnt you mention having something interesting to show me? Im here specifically to discuss business with you. Ignoring Luo Fengs words, Andy stretched his legs on the table, reclining lazily in his chair. Im surprised you dared to show up, he remarked sarcastically. Luo Feng responded with a faint smile. Mr. Andy, if you wish to discuss business, Im all ears. But if youre trying to pick a fight, I wont stand by politely. As Luo Feng spoke with stern authority, Andys gaze shifted, landing on Luna behind Luo Feng. Ah, little miss, youre here too. Upon seeing Andy, Lunas fear was evident. She quickly hid behind Luo Feng. Scared of me, are you? I remember you being much braver when we first met, Andy said, moving closer. Just as he was about to reach for her, Luo Feng stepped in. Mr. Andy, Im here for business. She is with me, and Id appreciate it if you kept your hands to yourself. The subtle threat in Luo Fengs voice was unmistakable. Andy, aware of Luo Fengs capabilities and his current disadvantageous position, chose not to escalate the situation. Fine, lets talk business, Andy replied, returning to his seat in his arrogant manner. But before we proceed, I have a condition. Only if you agree, will we continue the discussion.. Chapter 715 - Chapter 715: Showdown Chapter 715: Showdown Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation What do you want? Hand Luna over to me. If you can do that, we can discuss everything. If not, then theres no point in talking. Andy had brought more than twenty men with him. Feeling that he held the upper hand, he didnt take Luo Feng seriously. Hearing this demand, Luo Feng didnt immediately respond. Instead, he turned to look at Luna, who stood behind him. It seems that resolving this peacefully isnt an option today, he said. After Luo Feng spoke, Luna nodded in agreement. I never believed he would sit down and talk with us. He called you here today because hes relying on his numerical advantage, intending to teach you a lesson. Do you really think I can be so easily dealt with? Luo Feng asked with a smile. Luna shook her head seriously. Of course not. I know how formidable you are. No one can take you down if you dont want them to. Anyone who tries will end up being taken down by you. Their exchange left Andy visibly irritated. Hey, remember where you are. This is my turf. Youre too dismissive of me. Andy realized that negotiations were off the table. Besides, he had never intended to settle things peacefully with Luo Feng. Lets get on with it. It seems blood will have to be spilled today. At Andys command, the twenty-odd bodyguards charged forward. Their rush was imposing. Luna, usually so confident, couldnt help but feel apprehensive at the sight. Luo Feng, sensing her fear, handed her his pistol. Shoot anyone who comes within five meters of you. After giving Luna the gun, she looked even more worriedly at Luo Feng. What about you? There are so many of them. Wont it be even harder for you without a gun? Dont worry, he assured her. If its just these twenty-odd people, I dont need a gun. With that, Luo Feng charged straight into the fray. He struck the nearest man in the chest, sending him sprawling backward, and then used him as a projectile, taking down five or six others. Seizing the opportunity, Luo Feng carved a path straight towards Andy. The bodyguards, skilled fighters in their own right, were like children before Luo Feng, none of them lasting more than two moves against him. Soon, Luo Feng stood before a stunned Andy. The latter had never seen anything like it. Anyone who had dared to oppose him in the past had been swiftly dealt with by his men. Yet here Luo Feng was, having single-handedly defeated over twenty of his best fighters. Y-You Are you some sort of monster? Andy stammered. He tried to flee, but Luo Feng was too close. As Andy reached for his own pistol, Luo Feng kicked it out of his grasp. Do you honestly think resisting will make a difference now? Luo Feng sneered, gripping Andys throat. Andy struggled for breath, unable to speak, Imowing he was done for. Even though most of the bodyguards had recovered by now, they hesitated to approach. Can we have a proper discussion now? Luo Feng asked, not loosening his grip. Gasping for breath, Andy managed to utter, Yes, we can. Luo Feng threw him to the ground and sat down on a chair across from him. Were here to do business. We dont need an audience. Tell your men to leave. Andy, still catching his breath, shot a fearful glance at Luo Feng and signaled for his men to leave. But as he did so, he discreetly made another hand signal, a secret code within their ranks. The message was simple: Get the boss. Andy knew he was no match for Luo Feng. But if their gang leader got involved, the situation might change.. Chapter 716 - Chapter 716: Turnaround Chapter 716: Turnaround Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The artifact you mentioned to me yesterday is fake, isnt it? Luo Feng was direct, not bothering with pleasantries. Andy knew he was now entirely at a disadvantage, obligated to answer Luo Fengs questions honestly. Yesterday, seeing all my men defeated by you, I thought of retreating quickly. So, I made up a story about the artifact to lure you here, Andy admitted. In reality, all the treasures I possess are stored in my warehouse. Youve seen its contents. The most valuable items were taken by you. Andys expression was one of lament. So far, things hadnt gone his way, while Luo Feng hadnt suffered any consequences. Dont get it twisted; I didnt take the items from your warehouse. Luo Feng clarified, and though Andy was convinced it was Luo Fengs doing, he could only nod in reluctant agreement. Yes, yes, of course, it wasnt you. It must have been someone else who sneaked into our warehouse. I was wrong to blame you. Seeing Andys compliance, Luo Feng decided not to press him further. He had one last matter to address before leaving. You recognize this young lady, dont you? Luo Feng pushed Luna forward. Andy clearly recognized her, having pursued her for a considerable amount of time. Yes, I recognize her. What would you like me to do? I wouldnt call it an order. Luna is my friend. I dont want her to face any trouble, especially not from people in your organization. Given that Andys life was in Luo Fengs hands, Andy couldnt argue with any demands Luo Feng made. Of course, of course. We wouldnt dare harm or harbor any ill intentions towards your friend. You can be assured of that. With that assurance, Luo Feng felt relieved and prepared to depart. His main goal was always the collection of antiques and artifacts that had ended up overseas. He had no interest in the power struggles of these organizations. However, just as Luo Feng was about to leave, Andy called out to him. While I might not have any antiques left, our boss has a significant collection. Since you love collecting artifacts, why dont I introduce you to him? Andys sudden willingness to help caught Luo Feng off guard. Despite his submission, Luo Feng knew that someone involved in organized crime would never genuinely respect him. So, what was Andys angle in introducing him to their boss and mentioning the precious artifacts? Are you trying to play some trick on me? Luo Feng asked suspiciously. Andy quickly shook his head. What tricks could I possibly play? Youve seen my capabilities. Even if our boss doesnt wish to negotiate, his forces are likely on par with mine. How could they pose a threat to you? Though Andys argument seemed logical, Luo Feng, erring on the side of caution, declined the offer. If your boss genuinely has valuable items to part with, let him contact me. As Luo Feng was about to leave, a commotion erupted outside, signaling another groups approach. Upon hearing the noise, Luo Feng immediately suspected Andy. What trick are you pulling now? Luo Feng demanded. Andy, still with a despondent look, replied, What tricks can I pull off? Youve seen what Im capable of. Id be thinking of escaping right now, not playing games. As the noise outside grew louder, Luo Feng turned to see a large group approaching. Leading them was a burly man in his forties. His demeanor alone suggested that he was far stronger than the regular thugs, and everyone followed him with respect. Upon seeing this man, hope reignited in Andys eyes. This man was likely the boss of their organization. Luo Feng sighed internally, realizing a significant confrontation was imminent. Still, he stood his ground, unwavering, waiting for the newcomers to address him first. The leader approached Luo Feng, gave him a smile, then turned his gaze to Andy, berating him loudly, You ignorant fool! How dare you provoke Mr. Luo! Suddenly, he bypassed Luo Feng and delivered a harsh kick to Andys stomach. Everyone present was stunned. Most had assumed he had come to rescue Andy, but it seemed he was siding with Luo Feng.. Chapter 717 - Chapter 717: Luo Feng’s Strength Chapter 717: Luo Fengs Strength Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Everyone was flabbergasted, especially Andy, who was sprawled on the ground. After all, he had eagerly awaited the arrival of his boss. Yet, not only did his boss not defend him, but he also seemed ready to give him a couple of kicks. Boss, I swear it wasnt me who provoked him. He was the one who approached me, expressing interest in dealing with antiques. We conducted business as usual. But who couldve anticipated? He scouted my warehouse during the day and stole all the valuable items at night! Andy exclaimed. Boss, Ive been with you for years and never have I been disrespected like this. If he looks down on me this much, he surely doesnt think highly of you either. If you dont put him in his place today, Im afraid your reputation in all of Florida might suffer. Andy tried his best to justify himself. Yet, his boss remained unmoved. Are you joking? Since when do you speak on my behalf? The mans face darkened as he looked at Andy. Who are you to me? If someone wrongs you, must I always intervene? Lately, it feels as if Im the one seeking your favor! Those words silenced Andy instantly. His life was in these peoples hands; how could he dare defy them? Seeing Andy fall silent, the man turned to Luo Feng with a smile. My apologies for this mess. I never anticipated that Andy would provoke someone like you. Would you consider sparing him this time for my sake? He may be reckless, but he doesnt deserve death. If you grant me this favor, I assure you, youll be generously rewarded. Luo Fengs interest was piqued. What kind of reward are you suggesting? Without hesitation, the man replied, Im aware of your passion for antiques. I have a few unique items in my collection, acquired during my own phase of antique hunting. Ive lost interest now, so if youre keen, Id gladly gift them to you. Given the mans stature, Luo Feng expected that whatever he offered wouldnt be mere trinkets. Luo Feng held no real grudge against Andy, and if he could obtain valuable items in return, he wasnt going to decline. Since youve put it that way, Ill grant you this favor. The two agreed that the antiques would be delivered to Luo Feng later. Trusting their word, Luo Feng, accompanied by Luna, made his exit. Once they had left, Andy, still resentful, turned to his boss. Why did we have to swallow our pride? Given our strength in Florida, do we really need to fear an outsider like him? However, instead of a direct response, his boss countered, If you know hes an outsider, do you know where hes from? Of course. Hes from Atlanta and owns a small logistics company there. Ive done my research. Hes just a skilled fighter, but can he really outmatch our entire gang? It was clear Andy had looked into Luo Fengs background. But this made his boss even more frustrated. If you knew hes from Atlanta, did you look into what hes done there? Andy was taken aback. Why? Hes just a small-time logistics company owner. How influential can he be? The boss then detailed Luo Fengs exploits in Atlanta, leaving Andy in utter disbelief. That Cosmic Tower might not be a gang, but their combat prowess far surpasses ours. Even they couldnt handle him. And you think we can? Andy had no reply. Understand this: Luo Feng is not to be trifled with. Thankfully, he chose not to pursue the matter further. Ensure you deliver that Buddha statue from my residence to him promptly, and mind your manners. Who knows? He might prove useful in the future. Though reluctant, Andy complied. From the bosss words, one could infer that Luo Feng must have some formidable backing. Even if they couldnt forge strong ties with him, they should avoid provoking him at all costs, lest they meet an untimely end.. Chapter 718 - Chapter 718: Traveling Together Chapter 718: Traveling Together Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation After Luo Feng and Luna left the scene, the shock on Lunas face did not diminish in the slightest. What kind of person are you, exactly? How can the fearsome leader of that gang be so courteous to you? Luna persistently inquired throughout their journey. Luo Feng, with a hint of exasperation, replied, Im just an ordinary man. Ive started a small logistics company in Atlanta, and its a new one at that. I have no special background. Luo Fengs words clearly did not convince Luna, but he had no intention of elaborating further, especially since he himself was uncertain about the gang leaders unusual behavior. Luna didnt press further, as her major concern had already been addressed. As for Luo Fengs true identity, she seemed indifferent. All right, now that your issues have been resolved, you should go do whatever you need to and stop following me, Luo Feng said, gesturing dismissively. He preferred to operate solo. However, Luna instantly took umbrage at his words. Come on! Just because the immediate crisis is over, you want to cast me aside? Her expression darkened, and she looked at Luo Feng with a mixture of indignation and hurt. Regardless, Im staying with you. If you dont want me around, youd have to kill me first! Luna kept trailing behind Luo Feng, who found her persistence tiresome yet endearing. Let me be clear, he cautioned, My actions will antagonize many, and Ill surely face retaliation. If you come with me, itll be a world of trouble. He spoke truthfully, aware that many of the antiques and artifacts were coveted by collectors. Any attempt to secure these treasures would inevitably lead to conflicts. Luna, however, seemed unswayed. Thats exactly why you need a reliable assistant, like me, she said with a confident grin. Luo Feng pondered her proposition and finally relented with a sigh, You can accompany me for now, but you cant stay with me forever. Dont worry, Luna reassured, when I decide to leave, I will. No matter what you offer, I wont stay. After declaring this, she clung to Luo Fengs arm, jesting, With a pretty young girl like me following you, people might think youre involved in child trafficking. Lets just call each other siblings. I never had a brother anyway. Luo Feng accepted Lunas proposal, realizing that a defined relationship between them might facilitate their future endeavors. Having settled their arrangement, Luo Feng returned to his hotel to find Mr. Blake and his son waiting for him. Their expressions were enigmatic, and Luo Feng couldnt decipher their thoughts. What brings you here? Luo Feng inquired. The two exchanged a glance before Mr. Blake stepped forward. Mr. Luo, regarding the matter we discussed earlier, have you had a chance to investigate? He was clearly referring to Andy. Luo Feng responded, Not only did I investigate, but Ive also secured the item. Mr. Blakes astonishment was evident. He knew Andys nature C the man either charged exorbitant prices or refused to negotiate altogether. You mean Andy didnt give you a hard time? Mr. Blake asked, still in disbelief. Luna eagerly jumped in, Of course he did! But those thugs were no match for my brother! He took them down in no time! While Luo Feng wasnt particularly fond of such exaggerations, he let Luna have her moment. Mr. Blake, however, found it hard to believe. He had been trying to deal with Andy for a decade with little success. As Mr. Blake contemplated his response, the door suddenly opened, revealing Andy. Upon seeing him, Mr. Blake stiffened, his body trembling with a mix of rage and fear. He forced himself to maintain his composure. Mr. Luo, Andy began with an unexpected humility, The boss instructed me to deliver this item to you. With a gesture, three men entered, carrying a statue of Buddha.. Chapter 719 - Chapter 719: A New Target Chapter 719: A New Target Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation In the hotel room, even though the space was originally expansive, it seemed to have shrunk significantly after placing a Buddha statue inside. Luo Feng took a brief moment to inspect the statue, estimating it to be at least two thousand years old. Such a priceless artifact, and they had handed it over to him so casually. This event left the Blake father and son duo, standing nearby, completely dumbfounded. How could they have ever imagined that the arrogant Andy would present such a grand gift to someone, and in such a manner? Now, they began to question Luo Fengs identity. They felt even more grateful that their relationship with Luo Feng hadnt soured previously. Otherwise, they probably wouldnt even have the qualification to stand here and speak. Andy recognized the Blake father and son as soon as he entered the room. However, he didnt dare to address them. After all, he knew how much animosity they held against him. It all stemmed from an incident in the past. Andy had deceived the younger brother of the elder Blake, convincing him of a lucrative antique business opportunity. Sadly, during the transportation of goods, an unexpected accident occurred, leading to the tragic death of the younger Blake. This incident had always weighed heavily on the elder Blakes heart, and he had confronted Andy multiple times because of it. Even though Andy had managed to smooth things over every time, today, with the elder Blake now aligned with Luo Feng, if Luo Feng took the elder Blakes side, Andys life might be in real danger. Andy, do you recognize me? Elder Blake, unable to suppress the grief and anger within him, approached Andy and asked. Andys face turned extremely pale, but he knew that evasion wasnt a solution. Of course, I recognize you. Ive always regretted what happened back then. Your brother was innocent, and his death was truly an accident. As the leader, I failed to save him. I take responsibility for that. But I did make a lot of money for him, didnt I? I never cheated him. Desperately trying to defend himself, Andys words fell on deaf ears as far as the elder Blake was concerned. You dare to utter such words! My brother worked with you for two years and didnt even make two hundred thousand. And you claim you never wronged him? Elder Blake, in a fit of rage, grabbed Andy by the collar, ready to strike. Andy hurriedly spoke up, It truly was an accident back then. If we had tried to save him, none of us would have survived! And about the money, I was drowning in debt at the time. I had to use the money to repay my debts. I promised all my comrades that once I overcame these difficulties, I would pay back every penny I owed them. As Andy continued to argue his case, to elder Blake, his words sounded nothing more than deceitful lies. Do you think these words have any effect on me? Do you think Im just a naive child who can be easily deceived by you? With a face livid with anger, the elder Blake threw a punch at Andys face, leaving Andy speechless. Initially, when Andy had roped in help to deal with antiques, he truly believed in sharing both the hardships and the rewards. But as the profits grew, so did his lifestyle. Sharing more wealth with the others would inevitably affect his quality of life, so Andy began to string them along with false promises, making them work even harder for him. After the death of elder Blakes brother, Andy realized he could no longer continue this way and decided to join a gang. The two continued to argue bitterly. Luo Feng, unsure of the truth as both sides seemed to have their own valid points, decided not to get involved. He asked a couple of men to transport the Buddha statue out of the hotel. As for the dispute between the elder Blake and Andy, he left it for them to resolve. Even though Luo Feng owed a favor to the Blake father and son, they hadnt explicitly asked for his assistance, so it was best to stay out of it. The Buddha statue was quite massive, and transporting it was a bit conspicuous. Luo Feng, therefore, spent a significant sum to have the statue shipped to Atlanta with instructions to deliver it to Mr. Wu. With things quiet in Florida for the time being, Luo Feng, having no other commitments, decided to explore the area. He also planned to use his system to scan the vicinity for any nearby antiques. After settling down in his room, Luo Feng activated the scanning system. Soon, he noticed a red dot in the southwest direction. Although not very large, the dot indicated something valuable. Just as Luo Feng was about to leave, Luna grabbed him. Where are you sneaking off to on your own? Why arent you taking me with you? Its nothing, just going out for a walk, he replied.. Chapter 720 - Chapter 720: Chinatown Chapter 720: Chinatown Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation I dont care! Even if youre just stepping out for a stroll, you must take me with you. I dont want to be alone in the hotel. It would be so boring, Luna firmly clung onto Luo Fengs arm, causing him to feel somewhat helpless. However, since he was only going for a quick reconnaissance, taking her along wouldnt hurt. Alright, alright, lets go. Once they stepped outside, Luo Feng led Luna straight to their destination. After a journey of over twenty minutes, he was surprised to find that their destination was a Chinatown. Seeing familiar items that could only be found in the capital city, Luo Feng felt a touch of nostalgia. Whats that? It looks beautiful! Luna pointed to a candy-coated hawthorn stick being sold by the roadside. It did indeed look appealing, and Luo Feng guessed that Luna had never tried such a treat in her life. He bought two sticks and handed them to her. Try it. Its delicious, he encouraged. Luna examined the candy-coated fruit before cautiously taking a bite. The moment she swallowed, her entire expression transformed, and she became visibly excited. This is amazing! What is this? In no time, Luna had devoured both sticks of candy-coated hawthorn and eyed the vendors display with evident longing. You cant eat too many of these; theyll rot your teeth, warned Luo Feng, pulling Luna along. She made a face of disdain. Please, Im not a child. Do you really think Ill get cavities? Though she verbally protested, Luna didnt press Luo Feng further, and the two continued walking. Along the way, they encountered many unfamiliar snacks, and Luo Feng generously let Luna sample each one. By the time they reached their actual destination, Luna was so full she could barely walk, her legs feeling weak. I cant move anymore! Im stuffed! Luna complained, leaning onto a bench for support. Meanwhile, Luo Fengs attention was captured by a mansion ahead. It was hard to imagine that someone had built such a mansion in a commercial district like Chinatown. Though not particularly large, the land in a commercial area was extremely valuable. Building a mansion here would cost an unimaginable sum. As Luo Feng pondered how to approach the mansion, a group of arrogant-looking men emerged from it, barely glancing at the other people on the street. Out of the way! Move, kid! Dont block the path! they shouted. Spotting Luo Feng near the entrance, they approached him aggressively, shoving him. But even with their efforts, Luo Feng remained unyielding. Youre looking for trouble here? one man sneered as they surrounded Luo Feng. I dont believe Im standing on your territory. And with such a spacious street, do you really need to pass precisely where I stand? Luo Feng queried, genuinely puzzled by their audacity. Its been a while since anyone dared to speak to us this way here, a voice chimed in from the back of the group. Emerging was a man who appeared to be the leader. From his appearance and attire, it was evident he hailed from Beijing. Luo Feng hoped that their shared origins might ease the tension. But before he could express his goodwill, he was met with hostility. Dont think that just because you see someone who looks like you in Chinatown, you can get familiar with them, the man sneered. And dont get me wrong. While I might look like you, Im an American now. Were worlds apart. Luo Feng was taken aback, struggling to understand the mans overconfidence. Im not trying to ingratiate myself. I came here today because I dont care about your reasons. All you need to do is leave my sight immediately. Otherwise, I wont be joking around with you, the man threatened. The man laughed heartily, as if no one had ever dared to challenge him like this. Its been a long time since someone provoked me like this.. Chapter 721 - Chapter 721: A Slip-up Chapter 721: A Slip-up Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Youre the first person in five years to have the audacity to speak to me this way. Since youre so bold, you should be ready to face the consequences of your actions. With that, the man raised his head, glancing over Luo Fengs shoulder towards Chinatown behind him. Its been five years. Perhaps its time everyone was reminded of the consequences of defying me. He then stepped aside, allowing the thugs behind him to surge forward. The thugs, though menacing in appearance, posed little threat to Luo Feng. The closest thug lunged, but Luo Feng deftly sidestepped the punch. Seizing the opportunity, he grabbed the thugs arm, pressing it to the ground, sending the man crashing uncontrollably to the pavement. Taking advantage of the thugs imbalance, Luo Feng planted a foot on his back, pinning him. This swift series of moves took less than a second, leaving the remaining thugs astonished. They continued to advance, but Luo Feng, with a swift kick to the downed thugs stomach, sent him hurtling into several others. Despite their numbers, it was clear the thugs were outmatched. Their confidence wavered, uncertain of their fate in this skirmish. Their leader, watching from a distance, was equally surprised. He hadnt expected such a formidable opponent today. But he wasnt one for playing fair. Seeing his men overpowered, he pulled out a handgun, aiming it at Luo Feng. You seem quite skilled, dont you? he taunted. Luo Feng halted his movements, realizing the gravity of the situation. He could predict the gunmans actions from the slight movement of his wrist, potentially dodging the bullet. However, he was concerned for Luna, who wasnt skilled enough to do the same. If the frustrated gunman decided to target her, the results could be catastrophic. This isnt very sporting, is it? Luo Feng remarked, spreading his hands in a nonchalant gesture. Whats sporting got to do with it? Youve openly challenged me on my own turf. If I dont make an example out of you, who in Chinatown will respect my authority? So, you rule over Chinatown just to instill fear in others? Hearing this, the man chuckled, Not just that. He paused, shifting his tone, I want everyone to fear me. It was a grand proclamation, but considering his brazen behavior, Luo Feng surmised he might genuinely believe it. With a hint of amusement, Luo Feng responded, Its unfortunate then. From what Ive seen, youre nowhere near achieving that. This simple statement shattered the mans facade. He had intended to intimidate Luo Feng, to make this audacious young man cower. Now, he realized that if he didnt assert his dominance, his reputation would be in tatters. Fine, you seem eager to provoke me. If you wish for death, I wont hold back! At his command, the thugs intensified their assault, while he waited with his gun, seeking an opportunity. Luo Feng parried and dodged the attackers, but his focus remained on the gunman. A single lapse in concentration could be deadly, not just for him but also for Luna, who was barely managing to fend off the attackers. Knowing he had to act, Luo Feng devised a plan. He intentionally exposed a vulnerability, feigning ignorance of the gunmans intentions. As expected, the man took the bait, aiming to shoot Luo Feng. Seizing the moment, Luo Feng grabbed a nearby thug, using him as a human shield. Blood splattered as Luo Feng, still shielded, charged towards the gang leader. Panicking, the leader fired in desperation, but with the human shield, Luo Feng remained unscathed. In a blink, Luo Feng was upon him.. Chapter 722 - Chapter 722: Chain of Tricks Chapter 722: Chain of Tricks Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Luo Fengs speed had taken the man completely by surprise. By the time he realized Luo Feng was right in front of him, all he could do was hastily raise his gun to point at Luo Fengs head. Drawing your gun now? Isnt it a bit late for that? Luo Feng snorted coldly, swiftly kicking the gun out of the mans hand and restraining him in a single move. Everyone, halt! Luo Feng commanded loudly. Seeing their leader captured, the gang hesitated, none daring to make a move and they all momentarily stood frozen. What the hell do you think youre doing? the man growled, his confidence undeterred despite being held captive. Let me tell you, no one dares to cross me in Chinatown. If you dont let go now, I swear youll regret it. Luo Feng was mildly surprised by the mans audacity. If youre so confident, I wonder, if I were to break your arms and legs right now, would you still be able to brag as you just did? The threat silenced the man. It took a moment before he managed to stammer out, Who the hell are you? Who sent you? What do you want? I was merely passing through, Luo Feng retorted. Youre the one who picked a fight with me, remember? What nonsense! You were loitering at my doorstep. I simply asked you to leave. Was that wrong? Id advise you to let me go, or else Ill Ah! Luo Feng had no patience for the mans rambling. Wanting to see which was stronger, the mans arrogance or his bones, Luo Feng broke the mans arm. The man wailed in pain, unable to even form words. Why are you all just standing there? Finish him off! However, as soon as he shouted the command, Luo Feng snapped his other arm. You can continue giving orders if youd like, Luo Feng said with a smirk, but Im not sure your body can take much more. The man was now completely deflated. Everyone, stand down! Once the gang had finally halted, Luo Feng dragged the man into the street. You think youre clever, huh? the man spat. I never provoked you. If you want a fight, bring it on. But consider whether youll leave here alive. With that, Luo Feng pushed him to the ground. Beneath him was the very gun Luo Feng had kicked away earlier. The man wouldve loved to pick it up and shoot this arrogant youth, but with both arms broken, he couldnt even lift it. Initially, he contemplated ordering his men to seek revenge, but recalling the pain in his shattered limbs, he decided against it. Lets go! Back to the house! The man turned towards his residence. He had initially planned to attend a business deal, but now, with both arms in tatters, seeking medical attention was the top priority. After all, who would take him seriously in this condition? Once they had left, Luo Feng activated his system scan and indeed found a red marker within the mans residence. Entering it now would be difficult. His best chance was to infiltrate the compound discreetly. The only contact Luo Feng had in Florida was the leader of Andys gang. Luo Feng had heard about Andys fate after their last encounter. Andy had been left severely injured but alive C a fitting punishment for someone like him. With the man from Chinatown now having both arms broken, he would certainly seek medical attention. Luo Feng could use his connections to pose as an exceptional doctor, granting him access to their residence. His plan proceeded smoothly. By the afternoon, Luo Feng received a call from one of the mans subordinates. Given the risks of this mission, Luo Feng chose to go alone, leaving Luna behind. Although she was deeply concerned, Luna knew shed only be a hindrance if a fight broke out. Be careful, she warned Luo Feng. Youre walking right into their territory. They might have an ambush set up or be armed.. Its dangerous! Chapter 723 - Chapter 723: Reinforcements Chapter 723: Reinforcements Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Facing Lunas concern, Luo Feng just confidently smiled. Dont worry, he assured her. Those few of them are no match for me. After briefing Luna, Luo Feng made his way to Chinatown, revisiting a familiar locale. It was only then that he learned the name of the man from Chinatown: Liu Ying. Luo Feng had been pondering how to approach and gain entry to the courtyard, but the man who came out to greet him did not recognize Luo Feng. This saved him a lot of trouble. Arriving at the villas courtyard, it was evident from the surroundings that Liu Ying had a refined taste. The design of the courtyard was presumably from a masters hand, pleasing to the eyes. Sir, please come this way. The man led the way, with Luo Feng following close behind. Along the route, Luo Feng activated his system scan, trying to pinpoint the location of a particular red dot. Soon, Luo Feng stood in front of a warehouse-like structure, the place closest to the red dot. This indicated that the antique he sought was inside. Having identified the location, Luo Feng did not act hastily. Instead, he followed the guide into Liu Yings room. Liu Ying was lying in bed, his injured hands hastily treated. He appeared pitiful, but still, he was furiously berating the people in the room. What are all of you good for? So many of you, and you cant even handle one person! Ive spent so much money on you lot, and not only are you useless, youre even too frightened to move! What use are anv of you? A bunch of good-for-nothings! Liu Yings words were filled with anger and frustration, but those being scolded could only hang their heads in shame. Boss, the doctor is here. This announcement finally allowed the rooms occupants to breathe a sigh of relief. With the doctors arrival, Liu Yings attention would shift to his treatment. Let him in. As Luo Feng stepped forward, Liu Yings face went pale. Recognizing him, Liu Yings soul seemed to leap out of his body in shock. Whats going on? Who brought this man here? Luo Feng chuckled, Boss, your men summoned me to treat you. Why do you look so terrified upon seeing me? Despite his anger, Liu Ying chose to restrain himself. Leave! I dont need you to treat me. My situation is none of your concern! Luo Feng smirked, You dont seem as arrogant as you were this morning. What happened in the meantime? Unable to retort against Luo Fengs sarcasm, Liu Ying could only swallow his pride, aware that his guards were inept and couldnt stop Luo Feng. So, what do you want? Did you come here just to mock me? Suppressing his rage, Liu Ying was met with Luo Fengs dismissive gesture. Not at all. But if you truly dont need my medical expertise, then Ill leave. Then please leave, and thank you. Having achieved his purpose, Luo Feng was indifferent to Liu Yings attitude and departed. Watching Luo Fengs retreating figure, Liu Ying was seething with anger. You bunch of incompetents! If it wasnt for your ineptitude, I wouldnt be enduring this humiliation! Liu Ying shouted, but his guards were helpless, knowing they couldnt take on Luo Feng. Someone! Find some powerful gangs and hire some experts for me. Money isnt an issue. I have only one requirement: they must be skilled! I refuse to believe that this Luo Feng, no matter how formidable, can outdo professional fighters from the gangs. This youngster dares to provoke me; Ill make him pay in blood. Liu Yings face was grim, even imagining Luo Feng kneeling and begging for mercy. Just the thought eased the pain in his arms slightly. Elsewhere, having confirmed that Liu Ying possessed some valuable artifacts, Luo Feng began to contemplate how to acquire them.. Chapter 724 - Chapter 724: Good News Chapter 724: Good News Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Actually, for Luo Feng, the simplest way now would be to sneak into Liu Yings house and steal the items. But Luo Feng didnt want to do such things often. After all, he wasnt a professional thief. More importantly, as long as Luo Feng put his mind to it, there were surely other ways to obtain those items without resorting to such underhanded methods. Brother, are you busy today? If not, can we go out and have some fun? Luna suddenly suggested while Luo Feng was deep in thought. Luo Feng figured that since he had nothing urgent to do, it might be good to go out for a bit. Sure, where would you like to go? Or should I decide for you? I want to go to Chinatown! Luna blurted out. Unsurprisingly, she was thinking of the delicious foods in Chinatown. They had only sampled a bit on their last visit before running into trouble. Clearly, Luna hadnt had her fill and was keen to try more. Luo Feng found it amusing. Was the little girl really that fond of food? Nevertheless, he readily agreed. After packing up, the two set out for Chinatown. Chinatown at night was even livelier than during the day. The area was brightly lit, with decorations Luna had never seen before hanging beautifully from the eaves. Luna was ecstatic, looking around and searching for unique and cute items. In no time, she had bought several dolls and was holding an armful of treats, looking utterly content. Seeing Luna so happy warmed Luo Fengs heart. However, after a while, Luo Feng suddenly sensed that a few individuals were tailing them. Their actions were discreet, but to Luo Feng, no matter how covert, they couldnt escape his keen eyes. He suspected that these were Liu Yings men. Instead of confronting them, he continued to stroll with Luna, enjoying the food and sights. Since they had already come, they surely had other intentions. Initiating an attack now might not be effective. Luo Feng decided to wait and see. Luna remained oblivious to the men, continuing to enjoy herself. They stayed until past ten before finally feeling weary and leaving. Upon returning to their hotel, Luo Feng knew the men were still following. He sent Luna ahead and confronted them. When Luo Feng stood before them, panic flashed across their faces. They started looking around, pretending to be mere passersby. But Luo Feng wouldnt be fooled by such acts. Its already this late. Is your disguise still necessary? Luo Feng queried. The men finally looked directly at him, their pretense abandoned. Tell me directly, what do you want? Luo Feng spoke calmly, appearing amiable. However, this was probably his last act of patience for them. Their cover blown, the men finally spoke up. Young man, youve offended someone recently. We dont need to remind you who, do we? As Luo Feng had thought, these were Liu Yings men. So, he just instructed you to discreetly tail me and do nothing? We cant disclose our orders. But consider yourself lucky that we havent acted. Once we do, neither you nor the girl will escape! These words enraged Luo Feng. In a swift move, he subdued all of them. You seem confident in your abilities. Too bad its of no use now. With one of them pinned under his foot, Luo Feng leaned in, Now, Im giving you a chance to save your life. Will you take it? After all, they were in Florida, USA. If Luo Feng actually hurt them, its unlikely anyone would pursue the matter. Intimidated, they eventually chose to cooperate with Luo Feng. As long as you spare my life, Ill do whatever you ask! Seeing their willingness, Luo Feng nodded in approval. Meanwhile, Liu Ying, with both arms heavily bandaged, had a dark expression. His associates stood silent, not daring to utter a word. In this heavy silence, a phone suddenly rang. It was the butlers phone. Upon answering, a look of elation spread across his face. Boss, they caught him! The gang has captured him! With that single sentence, the previously oppressive atmosphere lightened. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.. Chapter 725 - Chapter 725: Trap Chapter 725: Trap Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Everyone had been worried. What if Luo Feng couldnt be captured? If Liu Ying got angry, who among them could bear his wrath? Now that Luo Feng had been captured, the danger to them had disappeared. All they had to do next was follow Liu Yings lead in attacking and disparaging Luo Feng. What a relief! one exclaimed. Finally, that arrogant fellow has been caught! Such a boastful man should pay the price! Yes, boss, another chimed in, Now that hes been captured, shouldnt we celebrate? Lets torture him a bit and show him the consequences of crossing you! Everyone was shouting and cheering. However, Liu Ying suddenly shot them a fierce glance. Do you think its because of you that he was captured? he asked coldly. Have you all forgotten what that man did to you? Or do you think that just because hes captured, it will cover up your incompetence? Liu Yings voice grew angrier with every word. The others were so frightened that they dared not speak. Finally, Liu Ying turned to his butler. Since hes captured, bring him here. I want to see just how tough he is now. The butler, trembling, quickly made a call to have Luo Feng brought over. Soon, Luo Feng was brought before Liu Ying, tightly bound. The moment Liu Ying saw him, his face lit up with joy. Finally, after all this time, the man was in his grasp. How could he not take this opportunity to vent his anger? Young man, Liu Ying scoffed loudly, I never expected you to be caught so easily. I used to think you were quite capable. Luo Feng stood silently, just observing Liu Ying, as if waiting to hear what more arrogant words the man would spout. Liu Ying was irritated by Luo Fengs demeanor. From his perspective, Luo Fengs life was now in his hands. How dare he show such an attitude? You may be confident, Liu Ying sneered, but now that youre in my grasp, I wont let you go. Oh, and that young girl you were with last time? It seems youre quite fond of her. Dont worry, once Im done with you, Ill have her captured too. Im curious to taste just how delightful she is, he said with a malicious glint in his eyes. Luo Feng hadnt intended to do anything to Liu Ying at first. He was primarily interested in the mans collection, and if Liu Ying was willing to hand it over, Luo Feng might have spared him. But now, Liu Ying was clearly seeking his own doom. Luo Feng would not let him go. Dont worry, Liu Ying continued, Ill make sure you watch as I deal with her. Feel free to scream helplessly and regret your decisions. With that, Liu Ying turned to his thugs, clearly pleased with himself. You guys did well. Ive already discussed the payment with your leader, but Im very satisfied with your performance. So, in addition to the agreed amount, Ill give you a bonus. Go to my butler and collect it. Each of you gets a hundred thousand! A hundred thousand was no small sum. For these low-level gangsters, it was a fortune. Yet, none of them moved or spoke, standing silently beside Luo Feng. Liu Ying was puzzled by their inaction. He thought perhaps it was against their gangs rules to accept money. So, he assured them, Dont worry. Im well-acquainted with your leader. He wont mind if you take money from me. But even after his reassurance, none of the thugs moved. Liu Ying felt a growing sense of unease. Seeing his concern, Luo Feng finally broke his silence. Seems youve noticed something amiss. Isnt it a bit late, though? These men might be professional gangsters, but the gap in skill between them and the ones youve hired isnt that vast. You brought over twenty men, and none of them could match me. Do you really think you can take me down with just these few? As Luo Feng finished speaking, the ropes binding him fell away. He casually approached Liu Ying. Now, can you guess what Im going to do next? Chapter 726 - Chapter 726: Making Friends Chapter 726: Making Friends Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Liu Ying was dumbfounded at that very moment. He retreated in fear, but quickly found himself cornered against the wall. Why are you all still standing there? he yelled. I paid you to capture him, to deal with him. And yet you all just stand here doing nothing? Liu Ying could only shout for help, desperately seeking assistance from the gang members present. What he didnt know was that these members had long been won over by Luo Feng. Even if they all teamed up, they wouldnt last two moves against Luo Feng. The reason Luo Feng had spared them was simply to let Liu Ying taste true despair. Youre just going to stand there, huh? Dont think I wont report you to your gang leader. Remember, he took my money! If you take money and dont do the job, your whole gangs reputation will be ruined! Regardless of how Liu Ying shouted, the others remained indifferent. Even after he lost his voice from yelling, Liu Ying finally accepted the reality C these people were not coming to his aid. His life was now entirely in Luo Fengs hands. If Luo Feng wanted him alive, he would live; if Luo Feng wanted him dead, he would die. For a moment, Liu Ying felt a profound sadness. He had spent so much money supporting so many people, and now, when trouble came, not one of them proved useful. He even paid for the gangs help, only for them to betray him. In his mounting frustration, Liu Ying tried to grasp the situation. If he didnt plead with Luo Feng now, he feared his life would truly be over. Sir, there must be some misunderstanding between us, Liu Ying began. Weve only known each other for a short time. How did things escalate to this life-or-death situation? Liu Ying couldnt understand. He had only met Luo Feng yesterday, and now they were at each others throats. If there was some profound grudge between them, that would be one thing, but they had no prior relationship. In fact, he didnt even know Luo Fengs identity until now. To make matters worse, he still didnt know Luo Fengs name. You really have a short memory, Luo Feng responded coldly. If you cant recall our issues, would you like me to remind you of what happened yesterday? Liu Ying was truly at a loss. Indeed, they had a conflict yesterday. But in Liu Yings mind, it was just a minor scuffle. Yet Luo Fengs current actions were far more severe. Sir, did someone pay you to take revenge on me? Whatever they paid, Ill double it, okay? If youre short on money, I can even triple it. I have plenty. I truly want to be friends with you. Lets not continue this animosity. Liu Ying begged for mercy, but Luo Feng didnt need money. To be honest, Im not really short on cash, Luo Feng began. However, if you truly want to befriend me I have a hobby of collecting antiques. If you have some unique items, perhaps we can indeed become friends. The implication was clear: offer something of value. Liu Ying, not a fool, understood the hint. Although he cursed Luo Feng internally, he remained polite and offered to show Luo Feng his warehouse. Luo Feng followed Liu Ying to the warehouse, which coincidentally was the location Luo Feng had identified previously. They entered together. Look at this, Liu Ying gestured toward a samurai sword. This was acquired from the Land of Cherry Blossoms many years ago. Just by its quality, you can see its worth. Liu Ying continued, This is a samurai sword from the warring states period in that land. The design and its preservation alone make it unique. If auctioned, it could start at at least 20 million! However, Luo Feng shook his head dismissively. The so-called warring states period in the Land of Cherry Blossoms was just a village skirmish, wasnt it? It might be old, but it doesnt have much collectors value. Seeing Luo Fengs disinterest, Liu Ying quickly led him to another artifact. Sir, this crown is from the Elizabethan royal lineage. It was lost to the public three centuries ago. I found it during my trip to England 50 years back. Although its preservation is mediocre, its historical value is immense. If you agree, Ill give you both this crown and the samurai sword! Liu Yings generosity was evident, offering two valuable items without hesitation.. Chapter 727 - Chapter 727: Finding a Buyer Chapter 727: Finding a Buyer Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The samurai sword, for Luo Feng, wasnt particularly rare or special. However, to a regular collector like Liu Ying, it was undoubtedly a priceless treasure. And the crown was even more ostentatious. Any item associated with royalty would see its value elevate instantly. Even if the item was connected with a minor and less powerful royal family, it would still be considered invaluable. From this incident, one could discern that Liu Ying was definitely a coward, always prioritizing his safety above everything else. The crown, however, did pique Luo Fengs interest. However, his top priority was always to retrieve their own cultural relics. As for artifacts from other countries, besides selling them for money, they didnt hold any other significance for Luo Feng. Subsequently, Luo Feng activated a system scan, meticulously examining everything in his warehouse. To his disappointment, there was nothing else of value. The large red point he had previously scanned was precisely this crown. Feeling a tad dejected, Luo Feng still decided to take the crown with him. Since its a token of your goodwill, Ill accept it, he said. Liu Ying hastily approached and inquired, Now that youve taken this, can we consider ourselves friends? Who paid you to seek revenge on me? Liu Ying knew he was no match for Luo Feng. But after enduring so much humiliation, he needed someone to vent his frustrations on. And whoever was pulling the strings behind Luo Feng was a perfect candidate. Moreover, since Luo Feng had accepted his gift, Liu Ying felt that Luo Feng owed him, if not assistance, then at least some answers. However, Luo Fengs response left Liu Ying dumbfounded. If I remember correctly, I said we might become friends. But on second thought, you arent really worth it. So, no, we wont be friends. As for who sent me, Luo Feng continued, No one did. You simply irked me with your overbearing actions. These words stunned Liu Ying. He couldnt fathom someone causing such a ruckus over a mere verbal disagreement, even if he himself would do so. Believing he acted this way because of his own strengths, Liu Ying found it hard to believe anyone else would go to such lengths. After finishing his piece, Luo Feng swaggered off. Liu Ying watched him go, still perplexed about Luo Fengs motives. Once Luo Feng was out of sight, the butler cautiously approached Liu Ying. Boss, hes gone. Should I send someone to tail him and possibly find an opportunity? Without uttering a word, Liu Ying slapped the butler across the face. And what would that accomplish? Do you think youre a match for him? If you were, we wouldnt be in this mess now. Its because youre all useless! Although furious, Liu Ying chose to swallow his anger. He had witnessed Luo Fengs capabilities firsthand. Any further confrontations with Luo Feng would likely lead to consequences far worse than a mere beating. Meanwhile, holding the crown in his hands, Luo Feng was momentarily at a loss. While the crown was valuable, it held little interest for him. Such an expensive artifact shouldnt be left unused. Thus, Luo Feng considered selling it. However, being in unfamiliar Florida, finding a buyer for such a prized possession might take time. Not everyone could afford such an artifact. Luo Feng did know a few people in Florida, but expecting them to connect him to a potential buyer seemed far-fetched. Feeling a bit helpless, Luo Feng decided to return to his hotel. But upon his arrival, Luna rushed towards him, her face a mask of anxiety. Brother, Im glad youre back. There were several people loitering near the hotel entrance earlier. Im not sure if they were watching us, but Ive got a bad feeling about it. Lunas words made Luo Feng frown. If they were indeed being watched, their situation was dire. Luo Feng wondered who he might have angered recently. Liu Ying had surely been subdued and was unlikely to make any more moves. Who could have sent these watchers? As Luo Feng pondered, there was a knock on the door.. Chapter 728 - Chapter 728: Finale Show Chapter 728: Finale Show Translator: 549690339 Finale Show The knock on the door immediately alerted Luo Feng. He didnt say anything but pushed Luna aside and hid. Then, he walked to the door and looked through the peephole. That person looked familiar, but Feng Luo couldnt remember where he had seen him before. However, since the other party had already come personally, it meant that this fellow shouldnt have too much hostility. Thus, Luo Feng opened the door and invited the other party in. You must be Luo Feng, right? The other party went straight to the point and asked. Luo Feng nodded and asked, Who are you? Why are you looking for me? Let me introduce myself first. Im the manager of the Saks Auction House, Asimus. I believe you should have an impression of our auction house, right? After hearing what the other party said, Luo Feng immediately remembered. After all, he had come to California to participate in their auction. What did the manager of the auction want to do? Sir, you dont have to be nervous. All the transactions you made at our Sax Auction House last time were legal and we wont question that transaction. I came to look for you this time mainly to inform you that we have another batch of cultural relics here. If you are interested, you can come to our auction venue next Tuesday. We will prepare a VIP seat for you. Oh, right, unlike the previous auction, our auction this time is completely open to the public, which means that anyone can come. However, there are only seven VIP seats in total, and we have already reserved one for you in advance. It could be seen that this guy thought highly of Luo Feng, and Luo Feng only smiled. May I ask if theres anything good for the finale of this auction? Luo Feng asked so directly, but Asimas wouldnt tell him. After all, their auction had their own rules. They could announce some appetizers and the previous items, but they couldnt announce the finale. However, Yaxin didnt want to reject Luo Feng directly. After all, Luo Feng was a big client. If their relationship didnt go well now, it would be difficult to earn money from him in the future. Although I cant tell you what the finale item is, I can say that its value is about the same as the item you bid for last time. After hearing this, Luo Feng was slightly interested. Then, he agreed to the other partys invitation. After the two of them casually exchanged a few words, Yaxin was about to leave. At this moment, Luo Feng seemed to suddenly remember something and quickly pulled him back and asked, Theres something I want to ask you. If I have a relatively expensive item here and want you to help me auction it, what kind of procedures do I need? Actually, this doesnt require too many complicated procedures. As long as you hand over the item to us for registration, we will then choose the corresponding time and place to organize an auction to help you bid. Of course, the most important thing is to see the value of your auction item. If the value is not high, we can only help you add it to the distribution. It is impossible to set up an auction just for him. Hearing the other partys words, Luo Feng was relieved. After all, he knew the value of the crown better than anyone else. If thats the case, then Ill show you the item. Help me estimate the price. After saying that, Luo Feng took out the crown and placed it in front of Asimas. The moment he saw the crown, Yaxin was dumbfounded. He stood on the spot for a long time and did not come back to his senses. In the end, it was Luo Feng who patted him on the shoulder before he finally reacted. Sir, dont joke around. Is this thing real? If it was true, it would be worth it to hold an auction or even a festival! Looking at Asimas shocked expression, Luo Feng didnt explain to him. Instead, he pushed the crown in front of him and said, Appraisal, this should be your professional knowledge, right? Why dont you help me see if this thing is real or fake? After Luo Feng finished speaking, Yaxin forcefully suppressed his excitement. Then, he took out a magnifying glass from his pocket and observed the crown for a long time. After observing everything, Yaxin became even more excited because he knew that this thing was real! If this thing appeared in their auction, then their entire auction would be raised by a lot. This, this is too real! Sir, where did you get this thingOh, no, we are forbidden to inquire about the customers resource channels. As long as this thing is yours, we can help you arrange it! However, Sir needs you to wait for a few days. After all, if we dont publicize such an expensive thing enough, he wont be able to sell it for the corresponding price. Looking at how excited Yaxin was, Luo Feng knew that this thing was going to bring him a windfall. CPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 729 - Chapter 729: Elizabeth Chapter 729: Elizabeth Translator: 549690339 Elizabeth After Peijuan left, he didnt take the crown with him. After all, the value of this thing was too high. If something happened to him on the way, it would be a big problem. Therefore, he decided to leave the items with Luo Feng for the time being while he went back to discuss the next marketing strategy with his boss. They had to let everyone in America know about such a valuable item and gather all the rich people! After all, comparison was also a great way to raise prices. Some things could only be sold for 100 yuan, but if two rich people competed with each other, he could sell them for 500 yuan. This was also a method that their auction house often used. Feng Luo didnt take this matter seriously at first. After all, he was only entrusting someone to help him sell something. However, the next day, the entire city of Orlando suddenly became very lively. Almost every street and alley was plastered with advertisements for their auction venue, and there was nothing iconic on the advertisements. It was just a blank page with the name and address of their auction venue on it. There was nothing else. Looking at these advertisements, Feng Luo couldnt understand them. Another day passed, and the contents of the advertisement changed. Originally, there was only the name and address of their auction venue, but now there were two more words. Coming soon.. Luo Feng knew that they were trying to build up momentum, and they had already decided to invest heavily to build up momentum. After all, their advertisements were being broadcasted all over the state. The more they didnt say what the advertisement was about, the more curious they would be and the more people would speculate. Indeed, their strategy was successful. Almost all of the streets and alleys of California were discussing what the advertisement meant. However, no one could guess. At most, they could guess that this auction house might be up to something big and that there might be some relatively powerful auction items. From then on, there would be some small clues appearing in the advertisements every day. These clues had become the topic of conversation for everyone in California. Since Luo Feng already knew the answer, he wasnt interested in these things. Five days later, most people had already guessed that this was something that had been passed down from a certain royal family, and it was extremely precious. Now, the direction of their speculation had changed. They were wondering which royal family it came from. It was also at this time that Asimus and the others released the last advertisement. The advertisement was an invitation letter. The invitation letter listed the time and place, as well as the auction they were going to hold next. At the auction, the item that they had been promoting would be the grand finale. Moreover, this was an open auction. There were no tickets, no admission tickets, and no entry requirements. It had to be said that these people knew how to do marketing. At the very least, after they did this, everyone had already decided that they would definitely go and take a look. The commotion had even affected the people in other cities. During this period of time, the entire state of California was like the capital of the United States. More and more people gathered here, all wanting to see what the finale was. During this period of time, the people at the auction venue had already taken the crown. After all, this was their grand finale. If something happened that caused Luo Feng to not want to auction it, wouldnt all the publicity resources they had invested in the early stages be wasted? Luo Feng could understand this, so he didnt argue with them too much. Seeing that the auction was getting closer and closer, Luo Feng decided to go to the venue to take a look. The day before the auction, Luo Feng received a call. It was an unknown number. The moment Feng Luo picked up, a womans voice came from the other end. Hello, is this Mr. Luo Fengluo? After hearing the other partys question, Feng Luo was stunned for a moment before saying, Thats right, its me. May I ask who you are? Im Elizabeth. I have something to talk to you about the auction in Orlando. Luo Feng never expected that his auction would actually attract people from Yin Country. Elizabeth was the owner of the crown, but no one knew how she ended up outside. So, it was now in Luo Fengs hands. If theres anything you want to talk about, just say it. Although I know that this request is too much, I still want to ask if you can cancel this auction and give me the item. The other partys conditions were indeed tempting, and Elizabeths financial resources were not something that those merchants could compare to. If it was anyone else, they would have agreed immediately. However, Luo Feng decisively refused. Im really sorry. I wont change my decision easily. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 730 - Chapter 730: Rejection Chapter 730: Rejection Translator: 549690339 Rejection Luo Feng rejected him too quickly, so much so that the other party did not react in time. I hope you can consider the conditions Ive given you, but you can name any price you want. After you name your price, even if we complete the transaction, it will be considered as you helping us, and I will owe you a huge favor. Elizabeth emphasized again, but the result was the same as before. Luo Feng still refused without hesitation. Elizabeth couldnt believe that Luo Feng would reject his favor. One had to know that he was the Yin Countrys Imperial Family! Although she was not the Queen now, everyone knew that after the current Queen abdicated, the next one to take office would be Elizabeth. This matter wasnt a secret. It could even be said that everyone knew about it. He originally thought that he had given Feng Luo a huge favor by personally calling him. This person had no reason to reject him. However, Feng Luo had rejected him twice in a row, which made him feel a little at a loss. Although he did not have much power in the royal family, the resources he could mobilize were already unimaginable for ordinary people in their lifetime. Luo Fengs rejection stunned Elizabeth for a while. Finally, he said, Luo Feng, are you sure you want to reject my proposal? Perhaps the greatest opportunity you will encounter in your life is this moment. Im really sorry. Ive already made myself very clear. If youre really interested in that thing, why dont you come and participate in the auction? In the end, the two parties did not reach an agreement, and the phone was hung up. After hanging up, Elizabeth looked at the phone in her hand and was stunned for a long time before she finally came back to her senses. This guy doesnt look like an ordinary person. Elizabeth frowned, thinking about something. At this time, her servant came forward to comfort her. You dont have to worry about this. This kid has eyes but doesnt recognize Mount Tai. When the time comes, well use a little more means and Im afraid hell have to compromise. The attendants words disgusted Elizabeth. What do you mean? Are we the kind of people who like to do whatever we want? This subordinate doesnt dare. This subordinate only made a slip of the tongue just now. Please dont be angry! After reprimanding the kid, Elizabeth thought for a moment and made up her mind. Men! Pack my things. Im going to America, to California! After hearing Elizabeths decision, they immediately panicked. After all, Elizabeths status was so noble that she had to go to such a far place. If anything happened, it would be troublesome. This, should we tell the Queen about this? If something happens to us this time, wouldnt it be Do you dare to stop my decision? Elizabeth swallowed all the words in his mouth. Besides, Im the next queen. If I dont even have this bit of courage, what right do I have to be the queen? After Elizabeth finished speaking, she began to arrange her schedule. The others did not dare to stop her. The news quickly reached the Queens ears. The Queen had no intention of stopping Elizabeth. She only sent a few experts to follow and protect Elizabeth. He also felt that Elizabeth needed experience to grow up. And now, he needed support. If Elizabeth could bring back the crown this time, then when he became the new queen in the future, there would be fewer objections. Just like that, Elizabeth embarked on her journey to the United States. Feng Luo, who was in the United States, still did not know about this. After Luo Feng hung up the phone, he didnt take this matter to heart. Although the other partys identity was not ordinary, this was not an important matter to Luo Feng himself. That thing was indeed very important to the Yin Countrys royal family, but to Luo Feng himself, it was just a commodity that could be exchanged for money. If they really wanted it, as long as they were willing to pay for the auction, wouldnt they be able to bring it back? Moreover, he would not owe anyone a favor. After all, for people of their status, favors were sometimes harder to repay than money. Luo Feng didnt think too much about this matter. He had nothing to do now, and the item had already been handed over to the auction. There were still a few days before the auction started, so Luo Feng decided to take Luna around to play. Although Luna was born and raised in Orlando, she had been adopted by the club since she was young and had been working hard for the club. He had almost never had fun here. This time, he had a good time with Feng Luo. Soon, it was the day before the auction began. Luo Feng decided to go and take a look at the auction tomorrow. After all, this thing was considered a heavyweight. Moreover, the auction had also done a considerable amount of publicity. He wondered how lively the venue would be. LPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 731 - Chapter 731: Personal Visit Chapter 731: Personal Visit Translator: 549690339 Personal Visit Just as Feng Luo was about to go to bed after arranging his schedule for the next day, there was a knock on the door. Who is it? Luo Feng asked, but the other party did not answer. The more the other party did not reveal his identity, the more it meant that the other party was not from the right path and might be a threat. At this moment, the first thing that came to Feng Luos mind was Luna, who lived next door. If these people attacked Luna, she would definitely have no way of resisting. Forcefully suppressing the worry in his heart, Luo Feng decided to go out and take a look. Feng Luo opened the door and saw a young girl standing there. This girl was dignified and elegant. Just by looking at her, one could feel a noble aura. Moreover, there was no one else behind her. For a girl like this to come looking for him alone, Luo Feng had a preliminary conclusion that this guy shouldnt have any strong malicious intentions, so he was relieved. May I ask what you need? Feng Luo asked, but the other party didnt say anything. She directly walked into Feng Luos room. Luo Feng did not stop her. He wanted to see what this woman wanted to do. The woman came to Luo Fengs room and sat down. Looking at Luo Feng, he smiled slightly and his expression was dignified. You already remember me. I called you three days ago. Hearing this, Luo Feng immediately realized that the woman in front of him was Elizabeth from the royal family of Yin Country! His purpose for coming here this time was probably the same as the last time. He was here for that crown. This guy was really persistent. However, Feng Luo had already rejected him. Now that he was here, could it be that he had other plans? Feng Luo decided to see what he was up to. I remember you, Elizabeth, but I dont quite understand. For someone of your status to come to California alone, arent you afraid of encountering any danger? After all, this was a foreign country. If they encountered danger, it would not be so easy to resolve. Luo Fengs words were a kind reminder, but Elizabeth didnt care. The only thing that can bring me danger is you. After all, Im not a reckless person. Ill be responsible for my own safety. Luo Feng had seen Elizabeths sincerity, but he couldnt take back what he had said. After all, he had already made an agreement with the others. The money invested in the auction was a small matter. If he asked for it back now, he would owe them a favor. What Luo Feng was most unwilling to do was to owe others a favor. After all, favors were sometimes much harder to repay than money. I know what youre talking about, but my answer is still the same as before. I cant easily go back on my promise. Luo Feng rejected him again. Elizabeth wasnt surprised by Luo Fengs answer. As expected, your attitude is similar to what I imagined. Elizabeth was not in a hurry. She smiled and said, Do you know? Before I came here, I sent someone to investigate you. Its just that its very strange. I can only find out information about you after you came to the United States. As for your experience before you came to the United States, its like a blank page. Elizabeth didnt know what was going on, but Luo Feng knew very well. Mr. Wu must have helped him, but that was not important. Before I came to America, I was only doing some small business. Even if you investigate, its meaningless. Elizabeth didnt say anything after Luo Feng finished speaking. After all, he knew that this was definitely a lie. If it was really just a small business, there was no need to hide it. If its really just a small business, then thats strange. After all, I dont think a person who used to be a small business can directly defeat the strongest person in Atlanta after coming to Atlanta. Elizabeth deliberately made it sound like Feng Luo and that guy were working together. On the one hand, this was to help Feng Luo, and on the other hand, it was to tell Feng Luo that he had indeed investigated him, so there was no need to say anything that was obviously nonsense. Elizabeth went straight to the point, and Luo Feng nodded in agreement. Of course I know. After all, youve already come personally with your status, which is enough to show how important that thing is to you. However, I have to emphasize again that my attitude will not change. Seeing that Luo Feng was really stubborn, Elizabeth was a little unhappy. Your attitude really doesnt give you any room for negotiation. Or is it that even if I stand in front of you personally, I wont be able to affect you at all? Elizabeth was obviously angry, but Luo Feng didnt care. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 732 - Chapter 732: Chapter 418 -Details Chapter 732: Chapter 418 -Details Translator: 549690339 Chapter 418-Details If you really want to get that crown, why dont you attend this auction? After all, the auction is absolutely fair and everyone has a chance. Moreover, if you obtain this item by participating in the auction, then you wont owe anyone a favor. As a member of the royal family, you should also know that sometimes, its much harder to repay a favor than a debt of money. Elizabeth gritted her teeth and sighed helplessly. Before I came, I really didnt expect your attitude to be so firm. I didnt expect that someone with such a noble status like you would actually come to me to discuss this matter personally again. Luo Fengs attitude towards Elizabeth had always been very polite. This made Elizabeth feel as if her fist had hit cotton. It was useless. Since theres no possibility of negotiation, Ill take it that Ive intruded today. Elizabeth turned around and left after she finished speaking. Luo Feng did not try to persuade her to stay. The conversation between them had already reached this stage, so it was useless to say anything more now. Then, Luo Feng called Luna to confirm that he was fine. He went back to his room to rest. After all, he had to wake up early the next day to go to the auction. It was past six in the morning when she woke up. There were still two hours before the auction started. Luo Feng brought Luna to pack up and eat something before rushing to the auction venue. They had arrived very early, but Feng Luo still didnt expect the meeting to be so heated. There was still an hour and a half before the auction started, but the place was already packed with people. It was even difficult for Luo Feng and the others to enter the venue. Standing outside the venue and looking at the crowd, Luo Feng felt a little awkward. Luna, who was beside him, also complained helplessly, I really dont understand why these people like to join in the fun. These things clearly have nothing to do with them. Even if they cant come to the venue, isnt it the same to watch the live broadcast on television? Feng Luo smiled awkwardly. Just as the two of them were hesitating whether they should leave immediately, Elizabeth suddenly appeared in front of them. I really didnt expect you to come to the auction. Elizabeth said. She then looked at the crowd in front of her and walked towards the VIP passage on the other side. Elizabeth took two steps and saw that Luo Feng didnt follow her. She turned around to check the situation and saw that Luo Feng was about to turn around and leave. Dont tell me you dont have a VIP seat? Elizabeth asked in disbelief. He didnt mean to be sarcastic. He just felt that since Feng Luo was already the owner of the finale show, he should at least have a VIP seat at the auction. Seeing Elizabeth being so serious, Luo Feng shook his head awkwardly. I thought there wouldnt be so many people. Helplessly, Luo Feng decided to leave. However, before he could take two steps, Elizabeth called out to him. In that case, why dont you come to my private room? I didnt bring any followers this time anyway, and the space in this private room is quite big. Since Elizabeth had already sent out an invitation, Luo Feng didnt reject it. Thank you very much. After that, Luo Feng followed Elizabeth into the VIP passage and soon arrived at the private room. The viewing range of this private room was excellent. As long as one stretched their head to the window, they could see any corner of the entire venue clearly. It was also under such circumstances that Luo Feng knew how big the auction venue was. Even if it was just a rough estimate, he could still find that it could accommodate at least 100,000 people. Luo Fengs private room was relatively close to the auction. If it was a little further away, they wouldnt be able to see the people and things on the stage clearly. They could only participate in the auction through the big screen on the stage. At this moment, even Luo Feng could not help but sigh. They had really invested a lot in this event. Although the items at the front of the auction were considered precious, they were not very important to Luo Feng and Elizabeth. Luo Feng was only here to see the progress of the auction and how much the crown could be sold for. Elizabeths goal was to buy the crown. No matter how expensive the auction machine shops were, Luo Feng and Elizabeth wouldnt care. Instead, Luna was watching with great interest. After all, Luna used to wander the streets and alleys to steal things. He had rarely seen such a big scene, so he felt that it was very novel. Sitting in the private room, Elizabeth looked at Luo Feng. The more he looked at him, the more familiar he felt. It was as if she had seen him somewhere before. I think you look very familiar. You should be from Beijing, right? Elizabeth asked immediately. When it came to the crucial point, Luo Feng thought for a moment. Anyway, he didnt have any conflict with this guy now, so he admitted it openly. I did do some small business in the capital in the past. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 733 - Chapter 733: Favor (Zhou) Chapter 733: Favor (Zhou) Translator: 549690339 Favor Im afraid that the business you used to do in the capital was not a small one, right? Elizabeths eyes were fixed on Luo Feng, as if she wanted to see through him from the inside out. This feeling made Luo Feng very uncomfortable. Elizabeth also noticed this and quickly averted her gaze. Ive been to Beijing before, but I didnt see you there. You look very familiar. Theres only one possibility, and thats that Ive seen you on television before. Elizabeth was indeed a candidate to be the next queen. She was very meticulous. She had deduced this matter with just a small clue. I dont know about that, but I dont think Ive been on television before. Feng Luo didnt intend to reveal too much to him. After all, he still didnt know what kind of person the other party was. If he told him too much, he would inevitably be in a passive position. I heard that your hobby is collecting antiques, but this time, you are actually willing to auction such an expensive crown. This is very surprising. Its not a matter of whether you like it or not. After all, its for collection purposes. If you encounter something you like, youll accept it. If you encounter something you dont like, youll sell it. Feng Luo realized that he couldnt continue talking to this guy. His questions seemed to be unimportant, but everything Feng Luo needed to answer would lead to the information he wanted to know. Feng Luo found it hard to imagine that this guy was only in his twenties. In Feng Luos impression, a person who could speak at this level was at least an old demon in his forties or fifties. However, I really want to know how this crown, which is so important to you, came to be. After Luo Feng asked this question, Elizabeth looked a little disappointed. Its a long story. It happened more than a hundred years ago. Im not sure about the exact situation. In short, a villain appeared in our museum. Not only did he use his position to secretly transfer the things in our museum, but he also joined forces with members of our royal family to steal the crown and sell it. This incident caused a huge reaction at that time, and we did indeed pursue a considerable amount of responsibility. Unfortunately, even if the person had been disposed of, the thing could not be found. To be honest, weve been looking for this crown for almost a hundred years, and we only got news of it recently. After hearing this, Feng Luo nodded in surprise. It seems that if you want to take back this crown today, you will have to pay a considerable price. Of course. Elizabeth sighed helplessly. Actually, according to the dignity of our royal family, we cant attend such an auction. Therefore, even if I owe you a favor, I want to bring him back through my personal connections. And I wont be auctioning this time. Im only here to watch. When the time comes, a wealthy businessman from our side will bid for this thing. Upon hearing this, Luo Feng understood that Elizabeth did not make a move herself in order to save the face of the royal family. Instead, she asked the merchants on their side to buy the items and then give them to the royal family as a gift. In this way, they could get the item and save face. It was killing two birds with one stone. In Luo Fengs opinion, this was completely taking off his pants and farting. It was unnecessary. However, there was nothing he could do about it. After all, Luo Feng did not understand the restrictions of the royal family. Luo Feng didnt want to talk too much about himself with Elizabeth, and Elizabeth naturally understood what Luo Feng meant. The two sides chatted casually, and soon it was time for the crown to appear. Everyone, I believe everyone already knows what the highlight of todays auction is, right? It can even be said that this auction is held for this item! Those of you who have heard about it should know that we just held an auction five days ago. This auction was added at the last minute because we obtained this collection. Although I think everyone should have guessed what this item is, I still have to ask everyone to allow me to introduce it again! The grand finale of this auction is the crown of the Yin Countrys royal family! Everyone, there is no reserve price for this auction. As long as you want to participate in the auction, you can bid as you wish! After the host finished speaking, the entire venue went crazy. After all, everyone knew the value of this item. One had to know that the benefits of making the Imperial Family owe him a favor were limitless. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 734 - Chapter 734: Elizabeth ‘s Invitation Chapter 734: Elizabeth s Invitation Translator: 549690339 Elizabeths Invitation The auction was extremely intense, but in the end, these peoples wealth could not compete with the Yin Countrys royal family. When Elizabeth confirmed that they had won the crown through the auction, she heaved a sigh of relief. Although this fellow had always looked very calm and confident, now that everything had settled, she could not help but reveal some of her hidden emotions. Congratulations, the person who successfully auctioned off the crown just now should have been arranged by you, right? As Luo Feng spoke, Elizabeth smiled at him and said, I should be the one congratulating you. After all, youre going to have a lot of money. The final price of the auction just now was one billion. This one billion was enough to cover all the expenses that Feng Luo had spent since he came to America. In fact, he still had nearly 400 million left. With so much money in his account, Luo Feng was naturally happy, so he spoke a few more words to Elizabeth. Everyone is an understanding person, so I wont be polite. Thank you for your generosity today. After all, with so much money, most people probably wont be able to finish painting in their lifetime. After Luo Feng finished speaking, Elizabeth looked at him and said, Are you interested in visiting our Yin Country? Feng Luo was a little surprised by Elizabeths invitation. If it was just an ordinary Yin Nation person, this invitation would naturally be nothing. However, Elizabeth was the next queen. His invitation was extraordinary. Luo Feng looked at Elizabeth and said with a smile, I wonder what identity you have to invite me now? Elizabeth immediately understood what Luo Feng meant, so she put on a friendly expression and said, Dont worry, Im just an ordinary person now. Because I met you at the auction, I want to invite you to our Yin Country to play. If youre willing, well naturally welcome you with open doors. If youre busy with other things, well talk about this later. Although Elizabeth said so, Luo Feng could tell that this fellow still wanted him to go over. Since Feng Luo had nothing to do now, he would go and take a look. After all, there were many things in the Great Yin Museum that they had snatched from other places in the past. The things inside naturally came from the capital. Although Luo Feng knew that it was inappropriate for him to borrow Elizabeths kindness to do such a thing, he wasnt sure if he wanted to do it. Even if he went to Yin Country, it definitely wouldnt be in the next two days. It might not be possible for the next two days. After all, I still have some things to arrange here. Elizabeth thought that Luo Feng was rejecting her politely, so she couldnt help but look a little disappointed. However, at this moment, Luo Feng suddenly added, But its not that I cant go, but I have to wait a few days. After Im done with my matters here, Ill call you. After Luo Feng finished speaking, Elizabeth was obviously much happier. Then, she quickly took out a handkerchief and wrote a string of numbers on it before handing it to Luo Feng. This is my phone number. Its private and wont go through anyone. If you want to come to Yin Country to take a look, just call me directly. Elizabeth looked very enthusiastic, and Luo Feng would feel bad if he didnt go. Thus, he solemnly put away the handkerchief and said, Dont worry. Ill call you as soon as Im done with my matters here. After the two of them agreed, Elizabeth left, while Luo Feng stood where he was, thinking about when he should go to Yin Country to take a look. At this moment, Luna, who was beside Luo Feng, tugged at the corner of his shirt and said, Brother, are you going to Yin Country now? Not now. After all, there are still many things that havent been done yet. After Luo Feng finished speaking, Luna didnt have any expression on her face. She seemed to be a little disappointed. Luo Feng could tell what he was thinking at a glance, so he immediately added, Dont worry, Ill bring you along when the time comes. After all, I wont be at ease leaving you here alone. After Luo Feng said that, Luna was obviously much more excited. On one hand, he could go out and play. On the other hand, he would be very excited no matter where he went with Feng Luo. Although Feng Luo didnt have anything important to do in the past two days, he had a lot of things to do. They had collected so many things previously. Although they had already arranged for a lot to be sent to Mr. Wu, there was still a batch that had not been arranged. More importantly, after deducting the commission from the auction, there was still more than 800 million from the auction. This money could not be transferred to Luo Fengs account in a short time. There were many procedures involved LPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 735 - Chapter 735: Big Mistake Chapter 735: Big Mistake Translator: 549690339 Big Mistake After two days of hard work, everything was finally arranged. The money had been transferred to his account, and the items had been sent to Mr. Wu. Moreover, the logistics company that he had previously opened had basically been arranged. Since the matter was almost settled, Luo Feng felt that he should go to Yin Country to take a look. After all, Elizabeth had invited Luo Feng in her personal capacity this time. She had treated it as a visit for fun, so Lu Fo er didnt pay much attention to it. He didnt even call Elizabeth until he was about to board the plane. It was just that Elizabeth had some urgent matters to attend to, so she couldnt come to welcome Luo Feng for a while. Luo Feng didnt care about this. After all, he had never been to Yin Country before. Now that he was there, even if Elizabeth didnt have time, Luo Feng and Luna could still play around. Luna took a nap on the plane, while Luo Feng learned about the scenic spots and places to eat, drink, and have fun. Luna finally woke up when they got off the plane. It seemed that Luna was very excited after getting off the plane because she had slept on the plane. Everything around him was very novel to him. He looked around, jumping here and there. Seeing how excited Luna was, Luo Feng felt a little emotional. Luna was like a seven or eight-year-old child, curious about everything. Alright, alright, lets take a taxi to the city first. With that, Luo Feng brought Luna all the way to London. The architecture here was completely different from the style in Beijing and Orlando. The tall buildings looked rather interesting. However, Lunas interest in these buildings was only for a short while. Her gaze was quickly attracted by all kinds of food. Luo Feng brought Luna to a restaurant and the two of them sat down and ordered some good food. Since he had nothing to do, Luo Feng opened the system and started scanning, wanting to see if there was anything good nearby. Unfortunately, there was nothing nearby. Not to mention those red dots, there wasnt even a single red dot within ten kilometers. Although there was a red dot ten kilometers away, it was very small and light in color. It didnt look like something powerful. Feng Luo felt a little helpless. After all, Yin Nation was different from the capital. There were many people in Beijing who made a living by selling antiques, but there seemed to be no such customs and industries in Yin Country. After the two of them finished eating, Luo Feng took Luna to the places he had found on the plane. The two of them had been playing for the whole day. Even a spirited child like Luna was a little exhausted from shopping. She sat on a chair by the roadside and rested. Seeing Luna like this, Luo Feng couldnt help but laugh. You little girl, I really didnt expect you to be exhausted. Luo Feng looked at Luna and smiled, but Luna didnt care at all. Anyway, were all here to have fun. If were tired from shopping today, well continue shopping tomorrow! By the way, Brother, where are we staying today? Have you booked a hotel? After Luna finished speaking, Luo Feng finally remembered that he hadnt made any arrangements for this matter! Previously, he thought that Elizabeth would definitely have the time, so he probably did not need to arrange these things himself. Now, he realized this. Its okay, its okay. Lets go find a place to stay now. Feng Luo wasnt worried. After all, as long as he had money, he wouldnt have to worry about not being able to find a place to stay. Then, the two of them quickly found a hotel, but they encountered some trouble when checking in. Sir, if you dont have an ID card and passport, we really cant help you. The hotel receptionist looked at Luo Feng and Luna beside him and shook her head awkwardly. If it was just Luo Feng alone, it would be fine, but the problem now was that Luna didnt have a passport. When they were on the plane, Luo Feng had gotten Luna a fake passport to buy the ticket. After entering the country, the passport could no longer be used. As a result, it was impossible to open two rooms now. Then get us a room. Feng Luo said. Although this was a little inappropriate, Feng Luo could sleep on the ground. Moreover, the two of them were now calling each other brother and sister. Feng Luo thought that this should be fine. But who knew that when he said this, it would make the other party even more suspicious. What do you mean? You want to sleep in the same room as this teenage girl? The receptionist immediately became vigilant. He even placed his hand on the phone and was ready to call the police. No, no, no, dont misunderstand. Were siblings. Im the older brother, and shes the younger sister. Its just that he lost his passport, so now we can only Take a good look at yourself. You and this little sister are not even of the same race, and you still say that youre siblings? [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 736 - Chapter 736: A Deal Chapter 736: A Deal Translator: 549690339 A Deal Luo Feng was getting more and more confused. Seeing how wary the other party was of him, Luo Feng knew that he couldnt stay here anymore. If this continued, who knew what kind of misunderstanding would arise. As he spoke, Luo Feng pulled Luna away and was about to leave. At this moment, the receptionist looked at Luo Feng and immediately had some strange guesses. Security! Security, come here! There was a person here who seemed to be a human trafficker who had abducted a little girl! When the receptionist shouted, everyones eyes focused on him. Luo Feng was embarrassed, but Luna was still laughing secretly beside him. Just looking at Luna like this made Luo Feng feel a little helpless. Why are you still laughing? Hurry up and explain for me! Luo Feng pulled a long face and urged her. Just as Luna was about to speak, she was pulled over by a security guard. Little girl, dont worry. We will definitely protect you. We will definitely catch those bad guys! The security guard kept comforting Luna, and Luna was speechless. She quickly struggled to say, No, no, youre mistaken. Were really brother and sister. I did lose my passport. The two of us came from America, Americas Flora. If you dont believe me, you can check! Luna shouted, and Luo Feng was speechless. Only then did the security guards let go of Luna. As soon as she was released, Luna immediately ran to Luo Fengs side. Then, Luo Feng took out some proof. They were all photos taken when they were in California and proof from when they went out to play. Only then did those people finally believe them. Were really sorry for the misunderstanding. The hotels lobby manager also quickly came out to apologize. Seeing that their attitude was so good, Luo Feng didnt hold them accountable. I cant blame you for misunderstanding. After all, the two of us dont look like brother and sister. However, just as you said, we dont look like brother and sister, so please help my sister book another room. Since Feng Luo had already said so, why would the hotel manager argue with him? Although they had already apologized, they had no reason not to accept the money they had given them. If thats the case, then lets avoid a room. However, the cost will be based on the market price. Then, the room was finally opened. During the night collection, Luna went to Luo Fengs room out of boredom. He lay on the bed and watched the TV in the room, looking bored for a while. Brother, its so boring. Why dont we go out for a walk? Luna was bored to death. If this was the capital, Luo Feng would have taken Luna out without a word. But this was Yin Country. Although it wasnt as chaotic as America, it was obviously not a place where one could go out at night. However, he remembered that Luna had indeed slept on the plane today, so it was normal that she couldnt sleep now. In that case, alright. But its already eight oclock now. We have to come at ten oclock later. After all, were unfamiliar with this place. It wouldnt be good if we encounter any trouble. Seeing that Luo Feng had agreed, Luna immediately became excited. Yes, yes, dont worry! Ill definitely be obedient. Well definitely come back when the time is right! Luna happily went back to her room to change, and Luo Feng took the opportunity to walk around and familiarize himself with the surroundings. After the two of them packed up, they went out. There was no such thing as a night market in London. Although there were many shops on the roadside that were open, there were not many pedestrians on the road. Moreover, there were some homeless people curled up in the corner. Just looking at this environment, Luo Feng did not have any desire to walk around. As expected, Luna also felt a little bored. After all, it wasnt daytime at night. During the day, not only were there many people, but there were also all kinds of fun things to do. Now, there were few people, and only a few stores were still open. It was not fun at all. After walking around for a while, Luna was a little sleepy, so she said, Brother, lets go back. Its so boring here. Luna yawned. Luo Feng had no reason to reject Lunas suggestion. The two of them walked back as they spoke. However, when they passed by a small alley, Luo Feng heard their whispers. I spent a lot of effort to get this thing. Arent you giving me too little money? Big Brother, Ive accepted your things, but I still have to have a chance to make a move. If I get into trouble before I can make a move, wont I lose both my wife and my soldier? I dont care. Anyway, you have to add more points to me. Otherwise, Id rather bring it back! Alright, alright! I really have to hand it to you. Then Ill add another 30,000. No more. Otherwise, youd better take this thing back. Alright, deal! Luo Feng originally didnt plan to care about what kind of deal the two of them were making, but at this moment, they noticed Luo Feng. CPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 737 - Chapter 737: A Deal Chapter 737: A Deal Translator: 549690339 A Deal Kid, are you happy? The two of them seemed to feel that Luo Feng was eavesdropping on purpose. Their eyes were filled with killing intent as they looked at Luo Feng. Brat, where did you come from? The two of them looked at Luo Feng with their hands on their waists, as if they were ready to make a move at any moment. Luo Feng was a little helpless. He was just passing by, so he said, You must have misunderstood. I was just passing by and wanted to take a look around, but there really wasnt anything fun nearby, so I was about to go back. Luo Feng explained, but the other two didnt believe him at all. Isnt it a little too late to say this now? Who are you, kid?! The two of them quickly surrounded Luo Feng and Luna. It seemed that they would not be able to avoid such trouble today. Feng Luo was a little helpless. It seemed like he still couldnt come out at night in the future. He was unlucky to bump into these people who were doing business. He would get into trouble without doing anything. Luna, be careful and hide behind me. Luo Feng reminded them. Then, he looked at the two people in front of him and said, You two, I dont want to get into trouble with you. I really didnt do anything, and no one sent me. If youre willing to believe me, well go our separate ways. Ill thank you. If youre unwilling to believe me and insist on fighting, Ill tell you the ugly truth first. Luo Fengs threatening words made the two of them lose their temper. You dare to threaten us? I want to see what kind of ability you have to threaten us like this! With that, the two of them rushed towards Feng Luo. The speed of these two people was very fast, even surprising Luo Feng for a moment. More importantly, Luo Feng needed to protect Luna now, so his movements were very limited. Soon, the two of them arrived in front of Luo Feng. Seeing their actions, Luo Feng subconsciously waved his hand. He had wanted to push the person in front of him away, but this guy seemed to have expected it. He dodged sideways, and not only did he dodge Luo Fengs attack, but the distance between the two of them was also getting closer and closer. Seeing that this was not going to work, Luo Feng changed his stance before he could stop his attack. He swept his leg so that the other party could not react at all. Luo Feng and Luna instantly switched positions. Just as they were about to deal with another person, that person saw that the situation was not good and actually took out a pistol and aimed it at Luo Feng. Feng Luo didnt panic at all when the gun was pointed at him. He aimed at the gun and kicked it away. Luna quickly went to pick up the gun, but she was restrained by another person behind her. Kid, your skills are not bad, but unfortunately, you met us. The guy behind him grabbed Luna and pointed a gun at her head to threaten Luo Feng. Feng Luo had no choice but to stop. Stop. Things havent become too tense yet, and theres still a chance for peace talks. Luo Feng tried to persuade them, but it was obvious that the two of them thought that they had the upper hand and would definitely not listen to Luo Fengs words. Brat, we have no intention of negotiating with you. Tell us quickly, who sent you here! The two of them shouted, and Luo Feng looked at the two people in the shadows. Although he couldnt see their faces clearly, he could clearly see that one of them was carrying a backpack. The backpack was bulging, and it looked like it contained their trade items. Ive already said that were just passing by. What do I have to do to make you believe us? Feng Luo was helpless, but as he spoke, he silently activated the system scan to see what they were trading. The item hadnt arrived yet, so Luo Feng couldnt scan it to see what kind of valuable item it was. However, according to the red dot on the map, Luo Feng could make a preliminary judgment that this item was definitely not some ordinary item. Its very simple. As long as you die, I will believe you. As he spoke, the guy raised his gun and aimed it at Feng Luos head. The black pistol looked very intimidating. Feng Luos eyes were fixed on the other partys fingers. He was prepared to launch a counterattack the moment the other party fired. Bang! The other party did not hesitate. However, the moment he fired, Luo Fengs figure disappeared. He was obviously watching, but he really couldnt figure out where Luo Feng had gone. Soon, when he came back to his senses, his head was pressed against something cold. Since you dont want to believe me, I cant be bothered to explain it to you. Feng Luo pointed the gun at the guys head, making him unable to think. After all, this was a threat of death. Although the other trader wasnt threatened, he was also frightened by Luo Fengs ghost-like speed. He couldnt react in time. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 738 - 738 Antique Market 738 Antique Market Translator: 549690339 Antique Market In the blink of an eye, Luo Feng had already saved Luna and controlled one of the opponents. If I wanted to take care of you, you wouldnt be my match at all, even if there were two of you with guns. Luo Feng still wanted to let the other party go, but the other party obviously didnt want to let it go. Seeing that the other party was still looking for an opportunity, Luo Feng directly broke both arms of the person in his hand. After all, he had a weapon. As long as he didnt use a gun, this lively family wouldnt be a threat to Luo Feng. After breaking his arm, Feng Luo walked towards the other person. He was the person with the backpack. If they didnt want the chance Luo Feng gave them, then Luo Feng could take the opportunity to see what kind of deal these two guys were making. Soon, when Feng Luo arrived in front of this guy, he started firing out of fear. However, Feng Luo had been watching the guys hand movements, so he easily dodged all the bullets. Then, he looked at them and smiled contemptuously. You seem to have realized something. Have you realized that Im not someone you can easily provoke? Let me guess, are you starting to retreat? Luo Feng kept using words to test him and give him pressure. As expected, under the pressure of Luo Feng, this fellows entire body began to tremble. Even when Luo Feng arrived in front of him, his body was still stiff and he could not even attack. In the end, Luo Feng easily took his gun and the backpack behind him. Feng Luo opened his backpack and realized that there was a mask inside. He scanned it with the system and found that it was not a very precious item. It was worth about 500,000 yuan. To Luo Feng, this thing wasnt very precious, but to ordinary people like them, it was already something worth taking the risk for. I thought it was something. So its here. Luo Feng returned the things to them in disappointment, then turned around and left with Luna. Only now did the two of them realize that this guy was indeed not sent to find them. Is this guy really human? Why do I feel like hes a monster! I dont know, but since he didnt take it away, we should hurry up and leave this place. In the future, its better not to come to Yin Country. Business here isnt easy. Chapter 739 - Chapter 739: Cutting Stones Chapter 739: Cutting Stones Translator: 549690339 Cutting Stones Dont be anxious. I didnt say I wouldnt buy it. Feng Luo could tell that the stall owner was a little anxious because he had mentioned the key point. However, Luo Feng remained calm. I dont think anyone who knows anything about this stuff will buy it. Why dont you pack it for me at a low price? I like to gamble. Although theres a high chance that you wont get anything good, I like to gamble with a low probability. The stall owner could tell that Feng Luo was prepared to cut the price to the bone. However, he really had no choice. His stall had been open for a long time. No matter if the other items were real or fake, people were willing to buy them. However, no one was interested in these stones. It could even be said that Feng Luo was the person who asked him the most about the stone today. If he didnt sell this thing today, this thing would probably end up in his hands. He had spent a lot of money to get these stones from the quarry. At that time, he had to spend a lot of effort to get it through a friend of his. However, he later found out that his friend was simply scamming him. These stones were all trash. He also knew that there was a high chance that nothing good would come out of it. In the end, he looked at Luo Feng and gritted his teeth. Alright, since you are sincere, then name a price. As long as the price is reasonable, I will give it all to you. After this guy finished speaking, Luo Feng almost laughed out loud. As expected, in this line of work, no matter who it was, they liked to say that they would make friends with you at a low price. However, Luo Feng still held back his laughter. After thinking for a moment, he said, Five hundred. Five million? What are you thinking? Five hundred dollars! Hearing Feng Luos bid, the stall owner was dumbfounded. He had never thought that someone could offer such a price at his stall. He had already spent more than 50,000 yuan on these stones, and now he was going to sell them for 500 yuan? Kid, youre not here to cause trouble, are you? The price was so low that the stall owner began to suspect that Feng Luo was here to cause trouble. Big brother, Im already very kind with my price. You know what kind of situation this thing is. Its already not bad for me to spend 500 yuan to test the waters. Although I know youre definitely losing money, if you dont sell it to me, Im afraid you wont even have 500 yuan left. Feng Luos words were very direct, but the stall owner couldnt accept it for a while. Five hundred yuan is impossible, absolutely impossible! Even if I had to smash my hands, I wouldnt give it to you at such a ridiculous price! 500 is too little. At least give me more points! Hearing this, Luo Feng knew that he could definitely get this stone. Actually, the moment he saw these stones, Luo Feng had already scanned them with the system. Although most of these stones were trash, one of them contained a large piece of agate. A conservative estimate of this item was four to five hundred thousand yuan. Although it wasnt a lot of money to Luo Feng, this kind of money was like money picked up from the ground. How could Luo Feng not want it? A thousand then, no more. This time, I just want to cut a few pieces for fun. If I have to pay too much, Id rather not play. After saying that, Luo Feng pretended to leave, and this made the stall owner extremely anxious. Alright, alright, alright. Ill give it to you then! But I have a condition! Feng Luo stopped and asked the stall owner,What condition? You can open this stone in front of me, but dont worry, Im a businessman, I wont be jealous of you. I just want to see how much the thing I spent a lot of money to get is worth. Facing the other partys repeated requests, Luo Feng did not refuse. Instead, he smiled and nodded. Alright, since youve already said so, I have no reason to refuse. As he spoke, Luo Feng transferred 1,000 yuan to him and then used his tools to cut the stone. The first few stones were all white boards, and there was nothing inside. Although this was not a good thing, the stall owner was overjoyed. After all, this stone had already been sold at a super low price. It made him feel better that nothing was cut out of it. Seeing that the stones were about to be cut, Luo Feng was not in a hurry. He knew that only one of these stones had something in it. Now, all the stones had been cut, leaving only the last one. Look, boss, theres really nothing in here. Im really losing money. A thousand yuan is gone just like that. As he spoke, Luo Feng placed the last piece of momentum on the cutting machine. The stall owner was extremely happy. Although he had lost money, at least this thing did not fall into his hands. However, when the last stone was cut open and retrieved, he was dumbfounded. [PS: I updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 am.] The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 740 - Chapter 740: Buying People’s Hearts Chapter 740: Buying Peoples Hearts Translator: 549690339 Buying Peoples Hearts The stall owner was very clear about the color of the jade. When the last stone was cut open, the color was so eye-catching that it even made his blood boil and his head start to feel dizzy. How is this possible? How could such a high-quality jade appear in this kind of stone! The stall owner couldnt believe it, but Feng Luo smiled at him. It seems that my luck is not bad. I was able to find such a beautiful jade in the waste. Feng Luo smiled. At this moment, the stall owner was extremely regretful. After all, if he had persisted a little longer, this huge piece of jade might have been his. Although he had spent tens of thousands of yuan to buy this batch of stones, this piece of jade alone was worth about four to five hundred thousand yuan. He had actually given away tens of times the profit just like that. Moreover, the other party had only spent 1,000 yuan to get the jade worth 400,000 to 500,000 yuan! The stall owner wanted to kill him, but he couldnt do it when he saw Feng Luo. After all, they were in public, and if he did it now, it would cause him a lot of trouble. If there was no one else here, he would not hesitate to snatch the jade. The stall owners brain was spinning rapidly. Feng Luo could also see what this guy was thinking, but he didnt expose him. Instead, he smiled at him and said, Boss, I was just trying my luck. Im not very interested in this thing. Otherwise, Ill sell it to you. You picked up a huge bargain from me, and now you want to tie something up and sell it to me to earn a sum of money from me? The stall owner was obviously unhappy. He even thought that Luo Feng was deliberately provoking him. However, what Luo Feng said next caused his attitude to change 180 degrees. I said that I wanted to sell it to you, but I didnt say that I wanted to sell it at the market price. After all, I only offered 1,000 yuan for this thing, and you provided the cutting tools and so on. How about this, you take the 350,000 yuan thing? The price that Feng Luo offered was really low enough. The stall owner did some calculations. If he really bought the goods at this price, then he could earn at least another hundred thousand yuan. Although Feng Luo earned twice as much as him, he was going to lose money. Are you serious? He couldnt go back on his words! Facing the stall owners doubts, Feng Luo helplessly spread his hands. Its not a lot of money. Its just a few hundred thousand. Do I look like someone who cares about a few hundred thousand? The stall owners words made Feng Luo feel a little awkward, but it was true. After all, he had haggled the price when he bought the stones just now. Moreover, Feng Luo was usually low-key, and the clothes he was wearing were not from any expensive brands. Dont worry about that. In short, the things are already here. If you accept them, transfer the money to me. If you dont, Ill ask someone else. Yes, yes, yes, Ill definitely accept it! A few hundred thousand wasnt a lot of money to Feng Luo, but to this stall owner, it wasnt a small sum. After that, the stall owner made a few phone calls before he finally gathered enough money to transfer it to Feng Luo. Ill leave that thing to you. Ill go elsewhere. After receiving the money, Feng Luo was about to leave when he was stopped by this guy. Sir, I can see that you have a lot of money, and you should also like to collect antiques, right? I happen to have some information here. Are you interested? At the mention of information, Luo Fengs interest was piqued and he asked, What information? 100,000 yuan. Ill tell you as soon as the money is in my account. It had to be said that this guys asking price was indeed high, and Luo Feng was also very curious about what information this guy provided. Seeing that Feng Luo didnt agree immediately, the stall owner immediately continued, Dont worry, the information I provide you is absolutely accurate. If youre lucky, let alone 100,000 yuan, you can even earn 1,000,000 yuan! Seeing how confident this guy was, Luo Feng didnt say anything else and transferred another 100,000 yuan to him. Im quite curious about this. Since this thing can earn so much money, why do you still want to sell information instead of earning this money yourself? After all, it all depends on ones own ability. Of course, those with good foresight can earn money, but for people like me who dont have any appraisal ability, even if I go, its just a waste of time. Then, the stall owner provided the information. It turned out that a mine in the suburbs had collapsed. Although it had collapsed, the scale was very small. Moreover, it was said that a different amount of diamond ore had been found there. Many people had already gone there to search for treasures, but the results were minimal. Originally, the officials had planned to control the mine, but they had also found experts to survey it. They did not find a large-scale diamond mine, so they gave up on the plan. After hearing this information, Luo Feng was still a little disappointed. This doesnt seem to have much to do with the antique collection you mentioned, right? [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjovable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 741 - Chapter 741: Diamond Chapter 741: Diamond Translator: 549690339 Diamond Seemingly noticing Feng Luos dissatisfaction, the stall owner quickly continued, Dont be anxious. I havent finished speaking. I received insider information that there is a sacrificial pit near the mine. The things in the sacrificial pit are at least a thousand years old. If you can find it, even a little bit of it will be enough for you to earn back your capital. This guys words were very tempting, and since Feng Luo had nothing to do, he decided to go and take a look. Then, the stall owner decisively gave the seat to Luo Feng. Although Luo Feng didnt think that the information provided by this guy was very accurate, he didnt even think that he would gain much from this trip. However, he still decided to take a look and treat it as taking Luna out to play. After that, Luo Feng and Luna strolled around the antique market for a while more. After finding nothing, they left. After leaving, the two of them saw that it was still early, so they went straight to the collapsed mine in the suburbs. What Feng Luo didnt expect was that there were actually quite a number of people around the mine. It seemed that these guys must have received the corresponding information, so they came to search for treasures. Feng Luo was speechless. He had such a sharp eye, yet he had actually fallen for it. If the stall owner had given him first-hand information, then there would definitely not be so many people here. Now, it seemed that the information had probably been passed around several times before reaching Feng Luos hands. Although he was a little helpless, Luo Feng still decided to go and take a look. After all, he was different from these people. He had the help of the system. Just as Luo Feng was doing the system scan, the two people who were looking for treasure in front of him glanced at Luo Feng and began to complain helplessly. What a joke. Now everyone wants to come and get involved. Do they think that they have sharp eyes and will definitely find diamonds as long as they come? Who knows? After all, the officials have already come down to investigate. If there is a large-scale diamond here, the diamonds would have been sealed by the officials. Why would they let ordinary people like us come and look for it? The two of them had searched here for a long time and found nothing. Now that they saw that someone wanted to come over and take a share of the loot, they were unhappy and complained here. It really makes me angry. Ill go and see what this newcomer is capable of. At the same time, Ill tell him that this isnt a place where a layman can survive. After saying that, that person came in front of Feng Luo. Hello, my name is Sylko. As the man spoke, Luo Feng only glanced at him and didnt respond to his greeting. You dont have to be so vigilant. Im here to search for treasures like you, but as you can see, Ive been here for three days and still havent found anything. Now, as long as you have the slightest bit of confidence in yourself, you will come here to search for treasures. Im very curious about what your confidence is. Only then did Luo Feng realize that this guy was here to provoke him. However, since he was here to provoke him, there was no need to pay too much attention to him. Ive never studied diamonds, so Im just here to join in the fun. As he spoke, Luo Fengchao walked towards a pile of rocks in front of him. Looking in the direction that Luo Feng was heading towards, Sylco smiled contemptuously in his heart. Everything in that direction had been surveyed by him. He was sure that there was nothing inside. After Feng Luo arrived, he looked left and right. Then, he took out a small hammer from his pocket and started hitting one of the stones. Give up. Ive already seen all the stones here. Theres nothing. This guy was extremely confident. After all, he was in the diamond business. He could tell at a glance where there were diamonds and where there were none. However, Luo Feng didnt care about him. He went to that place and quietly looked around. Soon, he found a certain area. Then, Luo Feng took out the shovel he carried with him and began to dig. Soon, he found a stone of extremely poor quality. What? Do you think there are diamonds in here? I think youve gone crazy, havent you? Facing the ridicule of others, Luo Feng still did not say anything. He knocked on the stone and soon broke it open. There was indeed a small stone shining inside. Feng Luo picked up the stone. It was indeed a diamond. Unfortunately, this diamond was too small and Feng Luo did not fancy it at all. Although this diamond could be sold for a hundred thousand yuan if it was processed properly, Luo Feng felt that it was troublesome when he thought about the processing and the sales channels. Only Luo Feng felt that it was not worth it, but the others did not think so. The moment Feng Luo threw the item out, at least a dozen people rushed over to snatch the diamond. Luo Feng didnt care about them at all and continued to search with Luna. Although Luo Feng could use the system to search for things around him, he wanted to experience the joy of treasure hunting. It had been a long time since he had experienced such a pleasant surprise. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 742 - Chapter 742: Burial Pit Chapter 742: Burial Pit Translator: 549690339 Burial Pit Luo Feng looked left and right. At this time, another group of people noticed Luo Feng. Big brother, I dont think that kid is here to look for diamonds. Thats right, Big Brother. I saw it just now. He clearly found a small diamond, but he casually threw it away. If he was really so generous, he would never come here personally to search for treasures. Two men carrying black backpacks were talking in front of their boss. Their boss didnt say anything after hearing this. Ignore him for now. We just have to do our own things. What his purpose is has nothing to do with us. While the three of them were still discussing, Luo Feng had already noticed them. In fact, Luo Feng could tell at a glance that these people were not here to look for diamonds. They had a lot of equipment on them. Although they were deliberately hiding it, Luo Feng recognized it at a glance. Their equipment was used for grave robbing. It seemed that these guys had also received the news and knew that there was something good here. Although Luo Feng was keenly aware that he and this group of people would become the most direct competitors, he still did not plan to have any contact with these people. After all, it was better to avoid trouble now. His best solution was to hide himself and not let anyone notice him. Unfortunately, while Luo Feng was still thinking about this, the other party had already arrived in front of him. Hello friend, I am Ake. The leader of the three found Luo Feng and introduced himself. Hearing his words, Luo Feng knew that this guy probably wasnt here to make friends with him. Whats the matter? Luo Feng asked straightforwardly, as if he didnt intend to give them any face. However, that guy didnt get angry when he saw Luo Fengs attitude and continued, Friend, I know your goal should be the same as ours, so I was thinking if we should cooperate. After all, this place is so big, and Im afraid it wont be easy to find things. This guys proposal to cooperate surprised Feng Luo. Im sorry, I already have a partner, so I dont need to work with anyone else for the time being. As Luo Feng said this, his gaze swept past Luna. It was obvious that Luo Feng was rejecting him. After all, Luna was such a young lady. If she were to rely on him, she would definitely return empty-handed this time. The other party understood what Luo Feng meant, but he did not give up easily. Instead, he continued, Friend, this place is much more dangerous than you think. If we only cooperate with such a young lady, if anything happens, Im afraid You dont have to worry about that. After all, were already here. Why would I be afraid of that little bit of danger? After Luo Feng finished speaking, the two of them looked at each other. In the end, that guy smiled and turned around to leave. If thats the case, then I wont force you. However, I still hope that you can be more careful. After all, this isnt some very secret information. If you know that I know it, others will know it too. So, if you encounter danger, dont regret your decision now. Ai Ke left after saying that. Feng Luo frowned as he watched Ai Ke leave. It was true that there would be danger here, but it definitely wouldnt be much. After all, most people only knew the first level of information, which was that diamonds might appear here. However, most people didnt know what Luo Feng and the others were looking for. Therefore, they would not encounter any danger. Even if there was any danger, it would definitely be created by Ake and his accomplices. They dont come with good intentions. Feng Luo frowned and then pulled the female lead away. Since he didnt know what the other partys intentions were, it was better to hide for now. After all, there hadnt been any conflict between the two sides so far. Instead of wasting time on these guys, it was better to find out where the burial pit was. Originally, Luo Feng had planned to take his time to search for them. However, since someone had already set their eyes on them, time was precious to them. Therefore, in order to speed up, Luo Feng could only choose to use the system to quickly find the burial pit. After the system activated, Luo Feng did indeed find the burial pit. However, what he did not expect was that the size of the burial pit was very small, and the things inside were all mediocre and worthless. At this moment, Luo Feng sighed helplessly. He realized that he had been deceived by that guy. However, there was nothing he could do. After all, he was already here. However, Feng Luo thought about it. Perhaps he could use this burial pit to do something. After all, that group of people had already threatened him so bluntly. If he did not doubt the color, he would really suffer a huge loss. After that, Luo Feng and the female protagonist no longer hid their tracks. Instead, they pretended to be surprised and headed in the direction of the burial pit. At this time, their actions indeed attracted the attention of Ake and the other two. Boss and the others seem to have discovered something. Should we follow them? LPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 743 - Chapter 743: Collapse Area Chapter 743: Collapse Area Translator: 549690339 Collapse Area In fact, before his underling reported, Ai Ke had already noticed Luo Fengs actions. Or rather, he had been staring at Luo Feng from the beginning to the end. After all, there were so many people here looking for diamonds for so many days, but there was little harvest. This guy had only been here for less than an hour, and he could actually find diamonds. This was enough to show that this kids vision was very sharp. As for Ai Ke and the others, they had already arrived. It had been four days. They had also tried their best to find the burial pit, but until now, they had still found nothing. Even Ai Ke began to doubt whether the information he received was true or false. However, seeing Luo Feng suddenly take action, a glimmer of hope ignited in his heart. Lets follow them and take a look. We cant find anything for the time being anyway. After Ai Ke gave his orders, the few of them hid behind Luo Feng. As expected, Feng Luo found a mine after a while. This place was originally a mine. After the collapse, no one cared about it. Therefore, this mine was much more dangerous than other places. The danger in the mine was only one aspect. On the other hand, the mine had been dug so deep that everyone knew if there was anything inside. If there really was something, the officials would not ignore it. Boss, why do I feel that something is wrong? Is there a trap for this guy to go in there? Yeah, Boss, we already made it clear to them that we would threaten them. If he takes the opportunity to take revenge, we have to be careful. The two men looked worried, but Ake didnt have such negative emotions. What are you afraid of? Have you forgotten that this guy just arrived here? He hasnt even been here as long as we have! How would he have the time to set up traps? Moreover, after we enter that mine, there will be three of us. If he is alone and has a child, we might not be a match for him! Since Ake had already said so, the two subordinates could only helplessly follow him. Now, they could only hope that things were as Ake had said and that nothing unexpected would happen. Feng Luo took the lead and quickly entered the mine. Ai Ke and the others followed closely behind. Feng Luo, who was in front, could obviously sense that these three people were following him, but this was the result he wanted. The fish had taken the bait. This mine was very dangerous everywhere. Because of the previous collapse, it was unknown when this place would collapse. Ake and the others behind him had ugly expressions. They were worried, but Luo Feng and the other two in front of them seemed to not care at all and just walked forward. Seeing that they were getting deeper and deeper, Ai Ke started to feel a little weak. Is this guy crazy? Isnt he afraid that this place will collapse? At this moment, Ake was already beginning to retreat, but he couldnt leave immediately. After all, what if this guy really discovered something? Feeling helpless, Ai Ke walked up to Feng Luo and said, Luo Feng, where are you going now? Being asked this question, Luo Feng only smiled slightly and said, Of course were going to search for treasure. Why, cant you tell? Youve been with me for so long, I thought you knew. After Feng Luo finished speaking, Ai Kes face turned ugly as he said, So youre sure that this is a sacrificial pit? Or did you find something inside? Feng Luo couldnt help but smile at Ai Kes question. I say, dont you think your question is a little ridiculous? Luo Feng patted Ai Kes shoulder. Ive never stopped you from following me here. Ive already taken the risk for the treasure hunt, but you want to share the fruits of others labor without taking any risk at all. Dont you think youre going too far? Feng Luos words made sense, and these words also made Ake understand that no matter how much he asked, Feng Luo would definitely not tell her the actual situation. If she wanted to know the actual situation, then she would follow Feng Luo to the deepest part of the world to take a look. Since youve already said so, it wont be good if we dont follow. As he spoke, Ai Ke brought two of his men to Luo Fengs side. They wanted to see what Luo Feng was up to. However, when Luna, who was beside Luo Feng, saw the three of them walking up, she held onto the corner of Luo Fengs clothes worriedly. After all, these three people looked fierce. What if they had some other motives? Wouldnt they be harming her? However, the light inside was very dim, so they couldnt see Lunas reaction at all. The two of them walked forward together. Soon, Luo Feng brought them to a collapsed area. In front of them was the place where the mine had collapsed. Logically speaking, this place was very dangerous, but Luo Feng pointed ahead and said, Were here. CPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 744 - 744 Antique Business Chapter 744: Antique Business Translator: 549690339 Antique Business Luo Fengs words stunned the people of Ake. What did you say? Were here? Are you saying that theres something in this collapsed area? Of course. Otherwise, why would I go through so much trouble to come here? Ai Ke didnt believe Luo Fengs words at all, but if he didnt believe Luo Fengs words now, who else could he believe? Ake had been here for many days. He had searched every inch of the land, but he couldnt find the rumored burial pit. Of all the places here, only this collapsed dangerous area had not been searched. Looking at the collapsed area, Ake hesitated. After all, it had already collapsed once. If they rashly went forward and caused a slight commotion, it would cause the place to collapse again. At that time, they would be in a low position. Even if they had extraordinary abilities, they would probably not be able to escape. The hesitation on his face lasted for a long time without any result. Finally, Ai Ke looked at Luo Feng and asked, Since its so hot and dangerous here, why did you come here? Please. Its dangerous for you guys, Luo Feng smiled and waved his hand. But its nothing for me. Ive already been the most tolerant of you by bringing you here. Im going in now. If youre afraid, leave quickly. After saying that, Luo Feng pulled Luna into the collapsed area. Seeing that the two of them were not afraid at all, Ake thought that they were crazy. Did he not want his life for money? But on second thought, if he left just like that, wouldnt he get nothing? He had already persisted for so many days. How could he give up now? The more he thought about it, the more indignant he became. At this time, Akes two underlings came up trembling and said, Boss, why dont we leave? This place is really too dangerous. If we go in too and cause another collapse, none of us will survive. Thats right, Boss. That guy is crazy and doesnt care about his life. We cant learn from him! The two subordinates tried to persuade Ake to go back, but Ake was still determined. Even he has to go, but we cant? Ake made up his mind. I want to see if what this guy said is true or not. I want to see if this sacrificial pit is really inside! After saying that, Ake resolutely followed. Although his two lackeys were very unwilling, there was nothing they could do now. Soon, the three of them entered the collapsed area. However, when they entered the collapsed area, they realized that they could not see Luo Fengs figure at all. That fellow, why is he walking so fast? The three of them had a strange expression on their faces. Ai Ke thought that Feng Luo didnt want them to follow him, so he walked very quickly and shook them off. Hurry up. Since weve already risked our lives to come here, we cant return empty-handed! As the three of them continued to chase, they didnt know that Luo Feng had already left the collapsed area. After entering the collapsed area, while these people were still hesitating, Luo Feng took Luna and hid in a small corner. When they entered the collapsed area, he immediately took Luna and left. Brother, are we going to continue searching for treasures now? After leaving the collapsed area, the worried expression on Lunas face disappeared. Luo Feng patted Lunas little head and said, No, theres nothing powerful here. Luo Feng shook his head in disappointment. Indeed, just as the intelligence had said, there was a sacrificial pit here. Moreover, Luo Feng had indeed used the scanning function of the system to find that the burial pit was right below the collapsed mine. However, there were many red dots in the scan, but none of them were big or dark. In other words, the things inside were basically dispensable and worthless. It wasnt worth it for Luo Feng to put himself and Luna in danger for something like this. Coincidentally, Luo Feng also sensed the malice of Ai Ke and the others, so he decided to use this excuse to get rid of them. However, from the results, Luo Fengs actions were definitely successful. It was just that after so long, there was no gain at all, which made Luo Feng feel a little helpless. Just as Luo Feng was about to leave the collapsed area, he suddenly saw someone waving at him. You must be Luo Feng, right? That person knew Luo Feng, but Luo Feng didnt have much of an impression of him. May I ask what you need? Its nothing very important. I just have a business deal to discuss with you. I wonder if youre interested? Now, everyone who knew Luo Feng knew that he was only in the antique business. Although he didnt know how this guy found out about Luo Feng, he was definitely here today to cater to his preferences. CPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 745 - Chapter 745: Jaka Jack Chapter 745: Jaka Jack Translator: 549690339 Jaka Jack Feng Luo agreed immediately and followed him to a coffee shop. I heard that Mr. Luo has been collecting all kinds of antiques recently. It seems that you are a very persistent antique lover. The other party spoke politely, and Feng Luo was not interested in such pleasantries. He was only interested in what the other party had in his hands. Forget the formalities. Besides, I dont even know who you are. After Luo Feng finished speaking, this guy finally reacted. He patted his head and said with a smile, Look at my memory, but I hope you can understand. After all, it wasnt easy for me to see you, so its understandable that I forgot some things when I was excited. Then, he took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to Feng Luo. Feng Luo took the name card and glanced at it briefly. He was certain of this guys identity. This guys name was Jaka Jack, and he was a consultant for an investment company. Looking at Jaka Jack, Feng Luo was a little confused. After all, this guy was an investment consultant, so in theory, he should rarely come into contact with antiques. The business you want to do doesnt seem to match your current career. Luo Feng asked tentatively, and Jacqua Jack didnt hide anything. After all, investing and managing money is just a job, while antiques and cultural relics are a hobby. Jaka Jacks words were not without reason, so Feng Luo sat there patiently and continued to listen to him. And sometimes investing in antiques can earn you more money than investing in junk stocks. It seemed that this guy was very confident in his judgment. After all, in Luo Fengs opinion, investing in antiques was very risky. After all, if he made a slight mistake, the loss would be difficult to estimate. Antiques and cultural relics were a test of ones judgment and ability to build. In the past, there were many talents in this field in Beijing. However, after leaving Beijing and coming to America, Luo Feng rarely saw people with sharp judgment. However, it made sense. After all, their history was only a little over a hundred years. Why? You dont seem to believe me? Jaka Jack easily noticed Feng Luos expression, but Feng Luo didnt argue with him. Its not that I dont believe you. Im just a little curious. After all, the work of an investment consultant is very busy. Hearing Feng Luos words, Jacquajac suddenly laughed out loud. I already said that one is for work and the other is for fun. The two cannot be mentioned in the same breath. I know that I cant change your first impression of me no matter what I say now. In that case, I can only take out some real evidence. Luo Feng took the two photos and looked at them. Only then did he realize that they were actually dragon heads! This wasnt a simple thing. Back then, Feng Luos sheep head had already been auctioned off for a sky-high price of hundreds of millions. If this dragon head was auctioned off publicly, it would probably be impossible to get it without a billion. Is this the business you want to do with me? Luo Feng forcefully suppressed the excitement in his heart. After all, they were still in the negotiation stage. Once he expressed his emotions too directly, it would be easy for the other party to notice what he was thinking and put him in a disadvantageous position. It seems that you are not very interested in this thing. What do you mean? You have to know that when I first saw this thing, I was so excited that I jumped up. After that, I went home for an entire day and night and couldnt sleep. However, you were so calm. It seems that this thing doesnt seem to be your type. Feng Luos heart tightened, but he immediately reacted. This guy was playing hard to get with him. Luo Feng was too concerned about this thing, so he almost fell for his trick. After he came back to his senses, he forced himself to calm down and smiled at the person in front of him. Its not a good habit to speculate on other peoples moods without permission. Moreover, if you think that I dont care about this, Im afraid that our negotiations wont be able to proceed smoothly. Feng Luo acted as if he didnt want to continue the conversation. This time, it was Jacqua Jacks turn to be nervous. No, no, no. I was just joking just now. You dont have to take it so seriously. After all, Ive already come to look for you. I must be sincere. Moreover, I also hope to negotiate this deal, dont you think so? Hearing Jaka Jacks words, Feng Luo sneered and said, Since youve said so, then Ill give you my bottom line. I like this thing very much. If both parties are sincere, I think this deal will definitely go through. After all, you know how expensive this thing is. Its unrealistic to ask me to pay for it with just two photos. CPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 746 - Chapter 746: The Secret of the Dragon Head Chapter 746: The Secret of the Dragon Head Translator: 549690339 The Secret of the Dragon Head When Jacquajac heard Feng Luos words, he smiled and showed an expression of approval. Mr. Luo is indeed a shrewd person. Ive long heard that your judgment in this aspect is very accurate. In that case, how about we go to the warehouse tomorrow? Feng Luo was stunned for a moment before nodding. Alright, Ill be there at ten tomorrow morning. After the two of them agreed on a time and place, they left separately. The next day at 10 am, Feng Luo arrived at the designated location on time. This was an inconspicuous warehouse located at the edge of the city. The surrounding buildings were ordinary residential houses and shops. Jaka Jack was already waiting at the door. When he saw Feng Luo, he smiled and shook his hand. Mr. Luo, youre here. Please come in with me. The two of them walked into the warehouse. It was dark inside, and all kinds of boxes and shelves were placed in a mess. Jaka Jack took out a bunch of keys and opened a small room. The light in the small room was much brighter. There was a large wooden table with all kinds of antiques. However, the most eye-catching thing was the item covered by a red cloth. Jakajak gently picked up the red cloth, revealing the dragons head underneath. This is the person I want to talk to you about. What do you think, Mr. Luo? Luo Feng walked closer to take a closer look. He saw that the dragon head was exquisitely crafted, and the carvings were extremely detailed. It was as if a true dragon was placed there, and every detail was obvious. This is really a good thing. Luo Feng couldnt help but praise. Of course, I asked around and racked my brains to get this. Jaka Jack said proudly. However, since its a deal, how about the price? Jacquajac was silent for a moment. Since you are an expert, you should know the market value of such an antique. I think 200 million RMB should be a suitable price. Feng Luo frowned. 200 million yuan is indeed not a low price, but such an item is not something that can be measured with money. I need time to think about it. Jakajak looked at Feng Luo as if he wanted to read something from his face, but Feng Luos expression was like a pool of stagnant water. Alright, Mr. Luo, I understand that you need time to consider, but I hope to get an answer as soon as possible because other than you, there are others who are interested in this dragon head. Luo Feng smiled. Please wait for my news. The two of them shook hands and said goodbye. Feng Luo walked out of the warehouse, feeling a little uneasy. Although this Jacqua Jack looked good on the surface, he always gave him an Just as Luo Feng was about to get into the car and leave, he suddenly felt that someone was secretly observing him. He scanned his surroundings but did not find anything unusual. Am I overthinking things? Luo Feng thought. However, just as he got into the car and was about to leave, a message suddenly appeared on his phone. Mr. Luo, you might not know, but that dragon head is related to an unsolved mystery. If you want to know more, come to the Old Bridge in the East City at ten oclock tomorrow night. The message was not signed, but Luo Feng knew that it was definitely related to the dragon head. He frowned and felt that things were not as simple as they seemed. It seemed that this deal was far more complicated than he had imagined. At 9:50 pm the next day, Feng Luo stood under the old bridge in the eastern part of the city in a black trench coat. The surroundings were damp and old. The old bridge had a hundred years of history. The wooden bridge revealed a mottled beauty under the illumination of the lights. This place was very far from the city, and there was almost no one around. Luo Feng observed his surroundings. Other than the lights in the distance and the occasional passing car, there was nothing. Just as he was about to take out his phone to look at the time, he suddenly felt a cold breeze blowing behind him. He turned around and saw a figure dressed in black standing at the other end of the bridge. Did you send the message? Luo Feng asked. The man slowly walked over but did not answer his question directly. Instead, he said,Mr. Luo, are you really going to buy that dragon head with 200 million yuan? Luo Feng smiled. That depends on whether the dragon head is worth it. That person also smiled. Whether its worth it or not depends on the person. But Mr. Luo, do you know the origin of that dragon head? Luo Feng shook his head. I only know that its a very valuable antique. I dont know anything else. Then you are wrong. The dragon head was not only an antique, but it also had another meaning. It was related to a family that had been lost for many years. Luo Feng frowned and felt a little uneasy. You mean What I mean is that the dragon head is not a simple trade item. It involves a very important matter. If you decide to buy it, you may be involved in a storm. Feng Luo was a little surprised, but he still forced himself to be calm. Then what do you think I should do? That person stared at Feng Luo for a few seconds and suddenly said,lf I were you, I would choose to stay away from this matter. But judging from your personality, you dont seem to be the kind of person who would easily back down. Who are you? Why did he know so much? Luo Feng asked. CPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 747 - Chapter 747: A Special Power Chapter 747: A Special Power Translator: 549690339 A Special Power Who I am is not important. Whats important is that what I know may affect your decision. That person said that there was no expression on his face. Luo Feng stared at him. After a few seconds, he said, Alright, then can you tell me which family that dragon head is related to? What important matter was involved? The man walked to the railing of the bridge and seemed to be admiring the beautiful scenery of the river at night. He said softly, That dragon head is related to a family called the Liang family, a family that has been famous for collecting antiques and researching special techniques since ancient times. Liang Corporation? This is the first time Luo Feng has heard of this name. Yes, I am. It was said that the Liang family had a secret manual that recorded many secrets about antiques and history, as well as some special techniques that were considered superstitious. And that dragon head was said to be a key to unlock some kind of power mentioned in the secret manual. Luo Feng frowned. Youre saying that the dragon head has some kind of special power? The man turned around and glanced at Feng Luo. Its not just a special power. It could also be a dangerous power. Luo Feng felt that things were getting more and more complicated. Then what do you want me to do by telling me all this? I just hope that you can make a wise decision. That dragon head was not an ordinary antique, but a key that could change the fate of many people. Fate? Luo Feng feels that this sounds a little mysterious. Fate, opportunity, danger, these are all factors that exist around the dragon head. If you decide to buy it, you have to be prepared for anything that might happen. Luo Feng was silent for a moment, then asked,Then will you tell me where the secret manual is now? That person smiled. Then Ill have to see how much youre prepared to pay. Luo Feng smiled. I think information should be equal. If you tell me, I can tell you something that you might be interested in. The person seemed to be very satisfied with Feng Luos response. Alright, then please wait for my news. With that, the man turned around and walked towards the other end of the bridge. His figure gradually disappeared into the night. Feng Luo stood there with mixed feelings. He knew that this deal might be much more complicated and dangerous than he had imagined. He took out his phone and prepared to send a message to Jacqua Jack, telling him that he needed more time to consider. But at this moment, his phone suddenly rang. A new message appeared on the screen: Mr. Luo, I heard that you went to Old Bridge in the East District tonight. Did you get any interesting information? The sender of the message didnt show his name, but Feng Luo instinctively knew that it must be Jaka Jack. His heart tightened, and a question surfaced. How did Jacquajac know that he went to the East Bridge tonight? Was all of this a coincidence or premeditated? Or perhaps, he had some unknown connection with that mysterious person? Luo Feng suddenly felt that he had been dragged into a situation that was more complicated and dangerous than he had imagined. However, he had no intention of retreating. Instead, it stimulated his curiosity and desire to explore. He replied to the message, Interesting things happen all the time, but whether you are willing to share them or not depends on the value. After sending the message, Feng Luo nodded. He felt that the days ahead would be filled with challenges and unknowns. After sending the message, Feng Luo suddenly felt his phone vibrate. A notification popped up on the screen. It was a map location marker, showing the location of an abandoned warehouse in the south of the city. Feng Luo frowned, wondering what was going on. Jaka Jacks reply came very quickly.lf you think the value is equal, then Ill see you at this position tomorrow night at eight oclock. He hesitated for a moment and finally decided to go. He needed to know what was hidden behind all of this. The next night, Feng Luo drove his black limousine into the abandoned warehouse. The surroundings were dark, and only the faint light from the warehouse door was emitted. He walked into the warehouse and looked around. He saw Jacqua Jack standing in the middle of the warehouse. Jaka Jack was wearing a dark suit. He was as mysterious and noble as ever. Mr. Luo, youre here. Jaka Jack smiled and walked over. Im interested in that dragon head, but I need to know more. Luo Feng went straight to the point. Jaka Jack pointed to a box beside him. Please take a look. Feng Luo walked over and opened the box. There was a model of a dragons head inside, depicting every detail of the dragon in detail. How is this different from the original? Luo Feng asked. The material is different, but the structure and function are completely the same. Jaka Jack explained. Function? You mean Yes, this model can also activate that special power, but the strength will be much weaker. Jaka Jacks tone revealed a hint of unnoticeable nervousness. Feng Luo hesitated for a moment before reaching out to touch the dragon head model. The moment his fingers touched the model, he felt a weak electric current flow from his fingers into his body. How do you feel? Jaka Jack asked. CPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 748 - Chapter 748: A Protective System Chapter 748: A Protective System Translator: 549690339 A Protective System Its different. Theres indeed a special feeling. Luo Feng answered. Very good, then I can tell you that this dragon head was designed by the Liang family to protect that secret manual. It was not only a key to unlock a certain power, but also a protective mechanism. Protection mechanism? Yes, I am. Only those who truly understood this dragon head could safely use it, or the consequences would be unimaginable. Luo Feng frowned. Then what do you want me to do by telling me all this? Jakajak smiled. I hope we can work together to find that secret manual and unlock its power. Why? You can find it yourself. Because You-Know-Who is also looking for it, and his purpose is different from ours. If he found that secret manual, the consequences would be very serious. Luo Feng pondered for a moment. Alright, I agree to cooperate with you. But I need to know more about that mysterious person and where that secret manual might be. Very fair. Jaka Jack walked to a map and pointed at a mark on it. As far as I Imow, the secret manual might be hidden here. Luo Feng looked at the map and was slightly shocked. That was a place that was considered mysterious and dangerous. There are many legends and taboos there. Are you sure the secret manual is hidden there? At least seventy percent. Luo Feng nodded. Alright, Ill leave tomorrow. Jacquajac smiled and looked at Feng Luo. Very good. I look forward to our cooperation. Just as Feng Luo was about to leave, he suddenly felt his phone vibrate again. It was a message from that mysterious person. Have you made a decision? Luo Feng was silent for a moment before finally replying,l will make the most appropriate choice. I dont need anyone to tell me what to do. After the message was sent, Feng Luo suddenly felt that the atmosphere in the warehouse was a little off. He looked up at Jacqua Jack and found that he was looking at him with a strange gaze. Is there a problem? Jakajak smiled and suddenly took out a small recording device from his pocket and pressed the play button. Luo Feng heard the conversation between him and Jacqua Jack being recorded. This Safety measures. Youve been recording all this time? From the moment you came in. Luo Feng frowned and looked into Jacqua Jacks eyes, trying to read his true intentions. Is the recording to ensure that our cooperation is correct, or is there another reason? Jacquajac put away the recording device and put it back into his pocket. To ensure that the information is not distorted or missed, and to ensure that the cooperation goes smoothly. Understood. Luo Feng didnt let his guard down. Can I leave now? Of course, go ahead. Jaka Jack made an inviting gesture. Feng Luo turned around and walked out of the warehouse. He walked on the dark street, but he did not feel relaxed at all. He understood that this cooperation not only involved himself, but also many unknown factors and dangers. The next day, Feng Luo stood in front of the location marked on the map. This was an ancient abandoned mine, known as the Dead Man Mine by the locals. This name came from some unknown legends and history. It was said that a large number of unknown deaths had occurred here. Luo Feng passed through a patch of overgrown weeds and dilapidated ruins and finally arrived at the entrance of the mine. Youre early. Suddenly, a voice came from behind. Feng Luo turned around and saw that it was Jaka Jack. I like being punctual. Luo Feng said lightly. Very good. Yes. Jaka Jack nodded and walked to Feng Luos side. He took out a more detailed map. Here is some information Ive collected that might be useful to us. Luo Feng took the map and looked at it, then asked again,ls this information reliable? At least its better than nothing. Jacqua Jack replied. The two of them walked into the mine side by side and looked around. The darkness and humidity made them feel uncomfortable. Remember to be careful. There might be a trap here. Jaka Jack reminded. Yes, I am. Luo Feng nodded and took out a flashlight to illuminate the front. After walking for about half an hour, the two of them finally arrived at a place that looked like a stone chamber. Were here. Jaka Jack said. Feng Luo looked around the stone room and found a stone platform in the middle. There was a wooden box on the platform. Is that a secret manual? Luo Feng asked. It should be. Jaka Jack walked over and opened the wooden box. Luo Feng carefully observed the interior of the wooden box and found an ancient book wrapped in thick goatskin paper. Found it. Jaka Jack said softly. But at this moment, Feng Luo felt a strong sense of unease. He instantly pulled Jacqua Jack and hid to the side of the stone room. Kacha! A sharp blade suddenly shot out from the bottom of the wooden box and stabbed into the stone platform. CPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 749 - Chapter 749: How To Take It Out Chapter 749: How To Take It Out Translator: 549690339 How To Take It Out Looks like there really is a trap here. Luo Feng said. Thank you. Jacquajac looked at Feng Luo with a complicated expression. You saved my life. How do we take out the secret manual now? Luo Feng asked. Let me think of a way. Jaka Jack began to carefully observe the stone chamber and the wooden box. Luo Feng walked to the other side of the stone room and suddenly noticed some blurry words on the wall. These are At this moment, Feng Luos phone vibrated again. It was still a message from that mysterious person. Have you found it? Luo Feng was silent for a moment before replying, Were very close. He raised his head to look at Jaka Jack and found that he was focused on solving the trap problem. Feng Luos heart skipped a beat as he suddenly thought of a possibility. Could that mysterious person be Jaka Jack? This thought made Luo Fengs heart tighten, but he didnt let this uneasiness show. I found a way. I can take out the secret manual now. At this moment, Jaka Jack said happily. Really? Watch me. Jaka Jack walked to the wooden box and opened it in a special way. The wooden box was opened, and the secret manual appeared in front of the two of them. I finally found it. Jaka Jack said. But at this moment, Luo Feng suddenly felt the entire stone room start to shake. Not good, we have to leave this place quickly! Luo Feng shouted. What is it? Before Jaka Jack could react, the entire stone room began to collapse. The two of them rushed out of the stone room and ran out of the mine in a sorry state. Only when they stood outside the mine did Luo Feng heave a sigh of relief. Whats going on? Jaka Jack asked. Luo Feng looked at him and suddenly felt that there were some things that needed to be reconsidered. Im not sure either, but I feel that someone doesnt want us to find that secret manual. Jacquajac was silent for a moment. Maybe its that mysterious person. Luo Feng didnt say anything, but looked at him deeply. This glance seemed to have seen through all the secrets in Jaka Jacks heart. We should leave this place first. Jaka Jack finally said. Yes, youre right. Luo Feng responded. However, he knew in his heart that this matter was far from being as simple as it seemed, and Jacqua Jack might not be as simple as he appeared to be. Very quickly. Feng Luo and Jaka Jack were walking on a dark street. The light shone on their faces, giving them a mysterious and eerie feeling. Where are we going next? Jaka Jack suddenly spoke, breaking the silence. Feng Luo turned to look at him and smiled. Go find a safe place and study this secret manual. How about this? I know a place that should be safer. Jaka Jack said. The two of them walked for about twenty minutes before arriving at an inconspicuous old building. Jaka Jack opened the door with the key and went straight to the third floor. Jaka Jack opened the door and lit up the lights in the room. Please come in. He signaled Luo Feng to go in. Feng Luo walked into the room and looked around. There was an old wooden table and a few broken chairs in the room. There was a faded carpet on the floor. Have a seat. Jaka Jack took out two chairs and placed them in front of the wooden table. After Feng Luo sat down, Jaka Jack placed the manual on the table and sat opposite him. We should first take a look at the contents of this secret manual. Jaka Jack said as he began to flip through the pages. The moment the book was flipped open, the two of them felt a subtle flow of air in the room. Feng Luo frowned slightly. He felt that something was wrong, but he remained silent and focused on reading the book. Jaka Jack did not say anything else. The two of them just watched quietly. After a long time, Jaka Jack suddenly stopped, his expression complicated. What do you think this is? He pointed at a paragraph on the page. Luo Feng took a closer look and saw that the text was similar to the blurry text he had seen on the wall of the stone room. These wordsLuo Fengs eyes flashed. It seems to be an ancient spell or something, not ordinary words. Jaka Jack added. Do I need a special method to interpret it? Luo Feng asked. Perhaps, but more importantly The two of them looked at each other, feeling a little uneasy. Go and see who it is. Jaka Jack stood up. Feng Luo gently walked to the door and looked through the peephole. However, the person outside was obviously avoiding the peephole on purpose. He quietly unlocked the door and pulled it open. An inconspicuous middle-aged man stood outside the door. May I ask who you are? Luo Feng asked warily. Please tell Mr. Jia that someone wants to see him. All the answers are in here. After the man finished speaking, he handed an envelope to Luo Feng. There were no words written on the envelope, but the moment Feng Luo took it, he felt a strong sense of danger. The man turned around and left, disappearing into the darkness. CPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 750 - Chapter 750: What Did You Do? Chapter 750: What Did You Do? Translator: 549690339 What Did You Do? Feng Luo closed the door and placed the envelope on the table. What is this? Jaka Jack glanced at the envelope. Im not sure, but I think we need to open it. Luo Feng said. Jakajak nodded, and the two of them looked at the mysterious envelope at the same time. At this moment, Feng Luos phone vibrated again. He took out his phone and saw that it was a message from that mysterious person. What did you do? Feng Luo looked at Jaka Jack and suddenly felt that everything was not as simple as it seemed. He raised his head and looked deeply at Jacqua Jack. We need to talk. This sentence was like a hidden signal, making the atmosphere in the room even more oppressive. Jaka Jack held the envelope in his hand. The glue on the seal seemed to have not completely dried. He used his nails to gently cut open the seal and took out the letter inside. This isJaka Jacks expression suddenly turned grave. Luo Feng felt the atmosphere getting more and more oppressive, and the doubts in his heart also became more and more heavy. Jaka Jack spread the letter on the table. There was a complicated map and some unrecognizable symbols drawn on it. This is a map? Luo Feng asked. Not just the map. Look at this symbol. Its the same symbol as the secret manual we found in the stone room. Are you saying that this has something to do with secret manuals? Very likely. Jaka Jack said. Suddenly, Feng Luos phone vibrated again. It was a message from the mysterious person, Theres not much time left. You need to make a choice quickly. Feng Luo raised his head and looked at Jaka Jack. He suddenly had a feeling that he, this person, and this secret manual were all involved in a bigger and more complicated conspiracy. What should we do? Jaka Jack asked. Luo Feng pondered for a moment. I think we need to go to the place marked on this map to take a look. Jakajak looked at the map and nodded. The two of them packed their things, turned off the lights, and walked out of the room. The night was getting darker, and there were not many people on the streets. The two of them followed the map to an abandoned factory area. Jaka Jack took out his phone and used the flash to illuminate the front. This should be the place. Luo Feng said. They walked into a dilapidated warehouse filled with abandoned machinery and rusty steel. Jaka Jack used his phone to shine on the ground and suddenly found a symbol that was the same as the one on the map. Here! he shouted. The two of them walked over quickly. Feng Luo touched the symbol with his hand. At this moment, the floor of the warehouse suddenly began to shake. Then, it slowly opened, revealing a staircase that led down into the darkness. Looks like we found the right person. Luo Feng said. Lets go. Jaka Jack said, then walked down the stairs first. Luo Feng followed closely behind, but when he reached the middle of the stairs, he suddenly heard a muffled sound behind him. He looked back and found that the floor of the warehouse had been closed, and they were trapped in the darkness. Feng Luos heart tightened, but he quickly calmed down. Jaka Jack, how much battery do you have left on your phone? Jakajak lit up his phone screen and said,About 40%. Alright, try to use it sparingly. Who knows how long well be here. Luo Feng said seriously. The two of them continued to walk down the stairs in the dark. The bottom of the stairs was getting damp, and the air was filled with the smell of mold and a mixed, imperceptible smell of spices. Finally, they arrived at a platform. Feng Luo gently pushed open a door embedded in the wall and found a luxuriously decorated but dimly lit room. Jacquajac frowned. What place? Im not sure either, but this style of decoration is very similar to the stone room we saw before. Luo Feng said. The two of them carefully walked into the room and noticed that the walls were embedded with various ancient symbols and totems. There were some antiques and jade on the big table in the middle. Look, these symbols are very similar to the ones in the secret manual! Jaka Jack took out his phone and took a few photos. Suddenly, Feng Luos phone vibrated again. He took a look and saw that it was another message from that mysterious person. Youve finally found this place, but dont be too happy. Luo Feng looked at Jaka Jack and both of them felt a chill down their spines. Who is this mysterious person? Why did he lead us here? Jaka Jack asked. Luo Feng shook his head silently. He didnt have an answer either. At this moment, Luo Feng suddenly noticed a door in the corner of the room. There were also some complicated symbols on the door. Lets go over there and take a look. Luo Feng pointed at the door. Jaka Jack nodded and the two of them walked over. Feng Luo pushed open the door and found an even smaller room. There was only a wooden table and a chair. There was a thick notebook on the table. Jaka Jack opened the book and found that it was filled with words and pictures. This book may be the key to this place. It may contain the answers we are looking for. Jaka Jack said excitedly. CPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 751 - Chapter 751: Finding the Way Out Chapter 751: Finding the Way Out Translator: 549690339 Finding the Way Out Yes, but the most important thing now is to find a way out. Otherwise, all of this will be useless. Luo Feng said. Jaka Jack suddenly noticed that the last page of the book had the same symbol as the one on the map. Look, this symbol! Jaka Jack shouted loudly. This symbol. When Luo Feng saw this symbol, he felt his heart tighten. Suddenly, the door of the small room closed silently behind them. The two of them turned around and saw the symbol on the door begin to glow. Then, the entire room began to tremble slightly. Feng Luo suddenly realized that this small room might be a trap. Jaka Jack, quickly look for any switch or button! Luo Feng said anxiously. The two of them began to search around the room, but they did not find any clues. At this moment, Feng Luos phone vibrated again. It was a message from the mysterious person, [The game has begun. Lets see if you can find the way out.] When the floor was completely closed, Feng Luo and Jaka Jack found themselves completely immersed in darkness. Jaka Jack quickly took out his phone and used the flash to illuminate the front. This seems to be an underground passage. Jaka Jack said. The underground passage was humid, the walls were covered in moss, and the air was filled with the smell of mud and mold. Feng Luo nodded and carefully observed his surroundings. The ground was covered with potholes and the walls on both sides were embedded with some irregular stones, which seemed to be quite old. Lets continue walking. Luo Feng said. The two of them carefully moved along the underground passage. The mobile phone in Jakajaks hand was the only source of light, illuminating the blurry road ahead of them. After walking for about ten minutes, they came to a fork in the road. Left or right? Jaka Jack asked. According to the map, we should go right. The two of them turned to the right passage and continued forward. After a while, the passage gradually narrowed and finally reached a thick wooden door. Jaka Jack used his phone to shine on the door and found that it was inlaid with the same symbol as the map. Looks like we found the right person. Luo Feng said. Jacquajac put his phone in his pocket and pushed the wooden door open. The door creaked open and the two of them walked in. The room was dimly lit, with only a few candles flickering. There was a huge stone platform in the middle of the room. On the stone platform was an ancient-looking box. This boxFeng Luo walked closer to observe and suddenly felt that all of this seemed to be related to that secret manual. Jakajak walked over and surrounded the ancient chest. I feel that there should be something important inside. Jaka Jack said. Luo Feng nodded and carefully opened the box. Inside the box was an exquisite jade bottle and a piece of yellowed paper. Feng Luo picked up the jade bottle and observed it carefully. Then, he gently unscrewed the cap. A faint fragrance spread out, making people feel relaxed. What is this? Jaka Jack asked. I dont know, but I think this jade bottle should be related to that secret manual. Luo Feng said. At this moment, Feng Luos phone vibrated again. He took out his phone and saw that it was a message from that mysterious person. You found it. But you should understand that this is only the beginning. Luo Feng looked up at Jacqua Jack and their eyes met. Looks like were involved in a bigger game. Jaka Jack said. Yes, but at least we found some clues. Luo Feng said. Suddenly, the wooden door of the room was pushed open. A man in black appeared at the door with a pistol in his hand. Give me the jade bottle, or all of you will die! The man in black shouted sternly. Feng Luo and Jaka Jack looked at each other and Imew that what was going to happen next was not simple. Looks like were in trouble. Jaka Jack said in a low voice. Feng Luo held the jade bottle tightly in his hand, and a strong sense of unease rose in his heart. The black-shirted man approached step by step, the pistol in his hand pointed at Feng Luo and Jaka Jack. At this moment, all the candles in the room suddenly went out, and the entire room fell into darkness. Whats going on? The man in black exclaimed. A voice suddenly rang out in the darkness.Youre all wrong. This isnt just a game. This is the choice of fate. When the light returned, the man in black had already disappeared. Whats going on? Jaka Jack asked in surprise. Luo Feng was silent for a while, then said,lm not sure either, but I have a feeling that this is just the beginning. The two of them looked at the empty room, their hearts filled with uncertainty and fear. Feng Luo couldnt help but frown. He originally only wanted to buy the dragon head. But now, it seemed that he had inexplicably been involved in a very big situation Although he was extremely unwilling. But Feng Luo knew. Now that things had come to this, it was not up to him to be willing to get involved in this situation. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 752 - Chapter 752: Try Going Left Chapter 752: Try Going Left Translator: 549690339 Try Going Left Luo Feng clenched his fists, a complicated feeling surging in his heart. He couldnt believe that he and Jakajak would be dragged into such a deep situation just for a dragon head. Luo Feng, what do you think we should do now? Jaka Jack broke the silence. His gaze fell on the empty chest on the stone platform. We should leave this place first. Luo Feng pondered for a moment and then said. This place was no longer safe. The two of them quickly crossed the room, pushed open the thick wooden door, and entered the humid underground passage again. Jaka Jack took out his phone and used the flashlight to illuminate the room. They returned along the stone path they had taken before, but this time, the atmosphere was clearly different. With every step he took, he felt a shadow following him. Listen, what is that sound? Jaka Jack suddenly stopped in his tracks, his ears twitching slightly. Luo Feng listened carefully. He could only hear the sound of water dripping and their breathing from afar. It might be our psychological effects. Lets continue walking. Luo Feng patted Jaka Jacks shoulder. The two of them continued forward and finally arrived at the fork. Jaka Jack shone his phone on it and said, Lets try going left this time? Luo Feng nodded and the two of them turned to the left passage. After walking for about five minutes, they found that the passage on the left gradually became wider, and small metal boxes appeared on the ground. What are these? Jaka Jack asked doubtfully. Feng Luo walked forward and picked up a metal box to examine it carefully. He found a small button on the box. Do you think I should press it? Luo Feng raised his head and looked at Jaka Jack. Since were here, theres no turning back. Jaka Jack replied. Luo Feng took a deep breath and pressed the button. All of a sudden, the entire passageway began to shake. The metal boxes on the ground popped open, revealing small cameras. Looks like were being watched. Jaka Jack said. Not only are we being watched, were being played. Luo Feng said. At this moment, Feng Luos phone vibrated again. It was a message from that mysterious person. Very good, you have passed the first stage. But for the next round, you must choose. At the end of the message was a QR code. Luo Feng hesitated for a moment and finally decided to scan the QR code. Two options suddenly appeared on the phone screen: Keep the jade bottle and Give up the jade bottle It seems that this is the choice we have to make. Luo Feng said. Jaka Jack looked at Feng Luo and asked, What do you think we should choose? Luo Feng closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Then, he slowly said, 1 choose to keep the jade bottle. After confirmation, your choice cannot be changed. The words that popped up on the phone screen surprised Luo Feng. Im sure. Luo Feng still pressed the confirm button. Suddenly, the lights in the entire underground passage lit up, revealing a hidden exit. Looks like we can leave now. Jaka Jack said. The two of them passed through the hidden exit and walked out of the underground passage. Finally, they arrived at a remote alley. The sky was already dark, and the street lamps were dim. Feng Luo tidied his collar and thought to himself, What did this experience mean? Luo Feng, I know youre very angry now. Jaka Jack suddenly broke the silence. Feng Luo suddenly turned around, his eyes flashing with complicated emotions. Angry? No, Im angry now. I didnt expect that working with you would put me in such a dangerous situation! Jaka Jack lowered his head slightly, his face filled with shame. I know that this is all my fault. I really didnt expect things to become so complicated. Then how do you plan to compensate me? Jaka Jack took out his pocket and handed Feng Luo an ordinary yet mysterious invitation. This is the invitation to the worlds top auction next month. The participants were all the worlds top collectors, billionaires, and even members of the royal family of some countries. The items being auctioned are also gathered from all over the world, including antiques, works of art, and even long-lost treasure appraisal manuals. Feng Luo took the invitation letter and looked at it carefully. It was actually made of goatskin paper inlaid with a small amount of gold powder, and the words were written in ink ground from top-grade gemstones. It seemed that this was indeed not an ordinary auction. I can guarantee that participating in this auction will be a rare opportunity for you, and it will also be the best compensation I can give you. Jaka Jack added. Feng Luo frowned. This is indeed a tempting invitation, but it cant completely make up for the trouble youve caused me. I understand. If necessary, I can pay a portion of the auction fees as compensation. Jaka Jack hesitated for a moment before finally speaking. Luo Feng took a deep breath and exhaled. He knew that instead of being entangled with Jaka Jack here, it was better to accept this rare opportunity. Perhaps it would bring him unexpected gains. Alright, I accept your compensation. But remember, if theres a next time, our cooperation will end here. Luo Feng has finally decided to accept Jaka Jacks proposal. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 753 - Chapter 753: Auction Chapter 753: Auction Translator: 549690339 Auction Feng Luo held the invitation letter and looked deeply at Jaka Jack. Then, he withdrew his gaze and stepped into a black luxury car. The lights in the car were soft, and the sand-gold seats emitted a faint leather fragrance. Jakajak followed closely behind, sitting in the front passenger seat. His palms were still slightly sweaty. He didnt dare to look directly at Feng Luo, only occasionally meeting his gaze in the rearview mirror. Drive. As soon as Feng Luo gave the order, the driver immediately started the car. The car drove on the crowded night streets. The high-rise buildings and neon lights on both sides were like silent observers, watching them pass through the bustling city. A week later, Feng Luo stood in front of a magnificent auction hall. The entrance to the hall was a huge arch made of pure gold. On both sides of the door stood uniformed, expressionless security guards. The VIPs got out of expensive sports cars and luxury cars. The ladies were dressed in high-end evening gowns and diamonds on their heads, while the men were dressed in suits and leather shoes. Everyone looked like they had walked out of the cover of a high-end magazine. Feng Luo walked into the hall in a simple but tasteful black suit. His gaze swept across the auctions layout. Crystal chandeliers, red carpets, and booths with all kinds of rare artworks. Jaka Jack and Luo Feng were together. He smiled and said, You see, nothing here is something ordinary people can participate in. I hope you can find enrnothincr numino hara Luo Feng didnt respond. He just glanced at him indifferently. The auction began. The auctioneer stood on the stage and picked up the microphone to introduce the first item.Honored guests, the first item we are going to auction is a western sword from the 17th century. It is said that the owner of this sword is a famous adventurer with countless legendary experiences. Luo Feng sneered in his heart. These items were just icing on the cake for him. His eyes never left the secret manual of appraising treasures placed beside him. Finally, the secret manual was pushed to the front of the stage. Everyone, this secret manual was found in an ancient temple. It covers all kinds of ancient methods and techniques of appraising treasures. It is a treasure book that has been lost for many years. Luo Fengs heart rate increased a little. This was exactly what he needed. Luo Feng placed his hands in the pockets of his suit pants. The blood in his heart seemed to be slowly boiling. This secret manual might be the key to what he had been looking for. The starting price is one million USD, and each increment must not be lower than 50,000 USD. As soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, the atmosphere immediately became tense. Jaka Jack quietly approached Feng Luo and whispered,lf you need it, I can help you bid. No need, Ill do it myself. Luo Feng replied indifferently. The first bid soon began. A lady in a gorgeous dress raised her hand elegantly. 1.5 million dollars. The scene was slightly noisy, but it quickly returned to silence. Luo Feng didnt bid immediately. Instead, he observed quietly. After a few more rounds of bidding, the price of the appraisal manual had soared to 3-5 million dollars. Luo Feng finally decided to take action. Four million dollars. Luo Fengs tone was calm, but it caused a slight tremor in the hall. Jaka Jacks eyes met with Feng Luos, as if he was trying to find something in his eyes. However, Feng Luos expression remained calm. Four million dollars, going once, the auctioneer said happily. Four million dollars, going twice. At this moment, a middle-aged man with a serious expression suddenly made a bid.4-5 million dollars. Feng Luo turned to look at the man and smiled. He seemed to have guessed the mans identity and purpose. Five million dollars. Luo Feng bid again, his tone was calm. The auctioneer was trembling with excitement. Five million dollars, going once. Five million dollars, going twice. Five million dollars, going three times. Deal! There was a soft round of applause in the hall, but Feng Luos attention was not on the success of this auction. Even though he had obtained the appraisal manual, he knew that this was only the beginning. After the auction ended, Feng Luo and Jacca Jack met outside the hall. Congratulations, Luo Feng. Jaka Jack said with a smile. This secret manual is worthy of me, but it doesnt mean that I will forgive you for everything. After Luo Feng finished speaking, he turned around and prepared to leave. At this moment, a man in a black suit walked over. He handed Feng Luo a business card and said in a low voice,Someone wants to see you. Believe me, this will be an even rarer opportunity. Luo Feng looked at the name card. There was only a name and a time on it. He smiled and took the business card. Then, he walked straight to the black limousine parked outside the door. The lights in the car were dim, creating a quiet atmosphere, which was in stark contrast to the fanatical hall after the auction. Head to this address. Feng Luo said to the driver calmly. Then, he looked out the window at the dense streets and the endless stream of cars. This bustling city never seemed to lack stories and opportunities. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 754 - Chapter 754: Precious Cultural Relics Chapter 754: Precious Cultural Relics Translator: 549690339 Precious Cultural Relics The cars shuttled through the crowded streets at night. From time to time, the sounds of street performers playing and singing and the laughter of passers-by could be heard. However, Luo Fengs mood was unusually calm, as if everything had nothing to do with him. The car finally stopped in front of a seemingly ordinary building that hid a luxurious aura. Feng Luo got out of the car and passed through a rosewood door. He entered an elegantly decorated reception room. Mr. Luo Feng, welcome. Please follow me. They passed through a complicated corridor and finally arrived at a private conference room with exquisite decorations. After Feng Luo sat down, the lady left quietly. The door slowly opened, and a middle-aged man walked in. He was wearing a simple but very noble suit. His expression was calm, and his aura was extremely strong. Mr. Luo Feng, Im glad to finally meet you. My name is Liang Zihan. The man introduced himself with a smile. Mr. Liang, I heard that you have a rare opportunity to talk to me? Luo Feng smiled in response. Liang Zihan nodded, picked up a small jade ornament from the table, and handed it to Luo Feng.This is a very precious cultural relic. It is said to have a long history. I would like to ask you to verify its authenticity and value. Feng Luo took the ornament and observed it carefully before putting it back on the table.This is indeed a rare treasure, but I think you didnt ask me to come here just for this. Liang Zihan smiled, seemingly satisfied with Feng Luos sensitivity. He took out a cloth bag from the drawer under the table and carefully opened it, revealing an ancient item in an exquisite glass box. This is a piece of jade from the Ming Dynasty. It is said that it once belonged to the private collection of concubines. Of course, its history is even further back. It might have been passed down from the Song Dynasty. I would like to ask you to carefully appraise its authenticity and value. Luo Feng stared at the jade accessory in front of him. It was glossy and translucent, and a faint classical aura assaulted his senses. He reached out to unlock the glass box and picked up the accessory. Such an item is indeed rare. But you didnt call me here just to hear me say this, did you? Luo Feng said. He looked away from the jade accessory and looked at Liang Zihan. Liang Zihan smiled slightly and turned her gaze to the night sky outside the window. Youre right. I did ask you to come here for something more important. But before that, I want to confirm your ability to appraise treasures. Luo Feng looked at the jade accessory in his hand and slowly put it back into the glass box. This accessory is authentic. Due to its good preservation, it is still well preserved even after hundreds of years. Its historical value and cultural value are not small. Coupled with its material and craftsmanship, if it is listed on the market, it should be able to reach a price of several million yuan. Liang Zihan nodded in satisfaction.Very good, you really live up to your reputation. Then, I would like to discuss an opportunity for cooperation with you. Please go ahead. Luo Feng smiled. Liang Zihan stood up and walked to the bookcase. She gently flipped a hidden switch. The bookshelf slowly moved away, revealing a safe embedded in the wall. He entered the password, opened the safe, and took out a seemingly old photo. What is this? Luo Feng asked curiously. This is a treasure map that has been lost for many years. Liang Zihan replied, I want to ask you to help me find this treasure. Not only will you get a financial return, but you will also have the opportunity to come into contact with more precious cultural relics like this. Feng Luo pondered for a moment. This sounds interesting, but this kind of thing is always full of risks. Can you guarantee that this is not a trap? Liang Zihan smiled and glanced at Feng Luo.lf I wanted to set a trap, I wouldnt have chosen an expert like you. Moreover, I am confident that this map is authentic. Feng Luo smiled and picked up the photo to observe it carefully. Then, he put it down and said,Alright, in that case, Im willing to participate in your operation. Liang Zihan heard Feng Luos response and a satisfied smile flashed across his face. He sat down again, opened the drawer, and took out an item wrapped in red silk. This is the treasure I really want you to appraise. He unfolded the red silk, revealing a golden imperial seal. Feng Luo raised his eyebrows slightly, as if he was quite interested in this seal. This seal looked simple, but it gave off a heavy feeling, as if there were countless stories hidden behind it. This seal is said to be left behind by an unknown prince of the Ming Dynasty. It has extremely high historical value and cultural significance. Liang Zihan said slowly. Most importantly, this seems to be the key to the treasure. Feng Luo picked up the seal and observed it carefully. He found that there was an exquisite dragon and phoenix totem at the base of the seal, and the surface of the seal was written in complicated seal script. He touched it lightly with his fingers, as if he could feel the weight and depth of history. This seal is indeed extraordinary. If its authentic, its value is not only in the metal itself, but also the historical and cultural meaning it represents. Liang Zihan nodded deeply. Thats why I came to find you. I believe you have the ability to verify its authenticity and help me find out the story behind it. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 755 - Chapter 755: What Exactly Is Going On? Chapter 755: What Exactly Is Going On? Translator: 549690339 What Exactly Is Going On? Luo Feng put down the seal and glanced at Liang Zihan.ln that case, Ill give it a try. However, I must remind you that the matter of this treasure may be more complicated than we expected. Liang Zihan revealed a playful smile. Life is like this, full of unknowns and challenges, isnt it? Luo Feng smiled. Thats true. Their eyes met in the air, as if they had reached a tacit understanding. Liang Zihan stood up and carefully placed the imperial seal back into the red silk before wrapping it up again. So, when do we start? Luo Feng asked. The sooner the better, Liang Zihan replied. Time is money, and its also the key for us to find the truth. Before that, Luo Feng suddenly said, I have another question. How did you know about the existence of this map and seal? This information was usually not easily revealed. Liang Zihan smiled. This is also one of the reasons why I want to work with you. However, I hope to reveal the details to you after confirming everything. Luo Feng nodded, feeling that things werent that simple. His intuition told him that the map and seal in Liang Zihans hands might be the key to an even more complicated and mysterious world. Liang Zihan put away the map and seal. When he reached the door, he suddenly stopped and turned to look at Luo Feng. Oh right, Mr. Luo Feng, this matter is no small matter. I hope you can guarantee absolute confidentiality. Luo Feng nodded seriously. Of course, this is professional ethics. Then, well gather here at nine oclock tomorrow morning and begin our exploration. Liang Zihan said in the end. Feng Luo smiled. See you tomorrow. Liang Zihan walked out with a smile. Luo Feng stayed in the room and stared at the map and red silk package that Liang Zihan left behind. After Liang Zihan left, Luo Feng stood up and closed the door. He turned around and walked to the imperial seal wrapped in red silk. He thought of Liang Zihans smiling face. That smile not only hid trust, but also anticipation. Luo Fengs gaze fell on another small box in the safe. It was lying quietly in the corner as if it had been abandoned. Feng Luo was curious, so he opened the small box. There was an ancient jade pendant inside. He touched it with his hand and felt a bone-piercing coldness, as if it was a thousand-year-old chill. The jade pendant was engraved with detailed patterns and a line of words written in ancient seal script: The sea accepts all rivers. Feng Luos eyes lit up. He immediately realized that this was not an ordinary jade pendant. Its historical value might be even higher. The sea accepts all rivers. This is a philosophy, a kind of tolerance. Luo Feng muttered to himself. At this moment, the doorbell rang. Feng Luo walked to the door and opened it. He saw a courier. Hello, this is your express delivery. Please sign for it. The courier handed Feng Luo a small package. Luo Feng felt a little strange. He didnt remember that he had any packages to receive. However, when he opened the parcel, he saw a letter inside.Mister Zhiluo Feng. Luo Feng opened the envelope, and the contents of the letter surprised him even more. Hello, Mr. Luo Feng. I am Liang Zihan. I know you must be wondering why I used such a traditional method to contact you, but you have to know that its necessary. Someone has already set their eyes on us. Actually, I want to remind you that this matter is very important. I hope you can consider it carefully before taking action. In addition, regarding that jade pendant, it might be an important clue. Luo Fengs heart skipped a beat. He immediately realized that this matter might be more complicated and sensitive than he had expected. He put the letter down and returned to his room. He picked up the jade pendant and observed it more carefully. rne texture ana texture or tne Jaae penaant were very exquisite. Tne more ne looked at it, the more he felt that it was a real treasure. At this moment, Feng Luo suddenly realized that there was a small hole on the side of the jade pendant. It seemed to be used to assemble something. Could this be related to the Emperors Seal?Feng Luo thought about it and couldnt help but want to give it a try. He picked up the imperial seal and compared it carefully. He found that there was a bulge at the bottom of the seal, which matched the small hole on the jade pendant. Luo Feng gently brought them together, and the two of them actually combined perfectly, as if they were a pair. Luo Feng suddenly had a feeling that these two things might be the key to the treasure that had been lost for many years. He decided to ask Liang Zihan when he saw her tomorrow. At this moment, his phone suddenly rang. Luo Feng looked and saw that it was an unfamiliar number. Hello, Mr. Luo Feng. Im Chen Ruoshui. The voice on the other end of the phone was unusually cold. I know that you have some kind of connection with Liang Zihan. I hope that you can stop all your actions immediately. When Feng Luo heard this, he thought to himself that this matter was indeed not simple. I have no reason to listen to you. Luo Feng replied coldly. Then, Ill wait for you at the Melodious Cafe at nine oclock tomorrow morning. Youll understand what I mean then. Chen Ruoshui replied and hung up. Feng Luo put down his phone. He was both terrified and curious. He began to wonder what was going on. Was Liang Zihan really trustworthy? Or did Chen Ruoshui make sense? He looked at the jade pendant and the imperial seal in his hands and decided that he would investigate everything no matter what. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 756 - 756 Ill discuss it with you face to face Chapter 756: Ill discuss it with you face to face Translator: 549690339 Ill discuss it with you face to face Just as Feng Luo decided to investigate everything, another message rang on his phone. He took a look and realized that it was from Liang Zihan. Mr. Luo Feng, Im sorry to inform you that theres a change in tomorrows plan. Please come to my company at three in the afternoon. I have something to discuss with you face to face. Feng Luo was slightly stunned. Could it be that Liang Zihan had discovered something? He quickly replied with a text message to indicate that he understood and then put down his phone. The next day, Luo Feng arrived at Liang Zihans company an hour earlier. The lobby of the company was luxuriously decorated. The golden chandelier, the marble floor imported from Italy, and the formally dressed receptionist all displayed the extraordinary atmosphere here. Hello, Im Luo Feng. I have an appointment. Luo Feng walked to the front desk and showed the text message for the appointment. The receptionist nodded politely. Please wait a moment. Ill inform Director Liang immediately. After a while, a man in a high-class suit walked out. It was Liang Zihan. Mr. Luo Feng, its a pleasure to see you again. Please follow me. Liang Zihans tone was still friendly but with a hint of seriousness. The two of them entered a spacious conference room. Liang Zihan walked to a large table and took out an item from a box made of red wood. I hope you can help me appraise this. Liang Zihan carefully placed it on the table. Luo Feng could tell that this was no ordinary item at a glance. It was a bronze artifact shaped like an ancient wine pot. Its surface was covered with a thin layer of green rust, but it still could not hide its exquisite craftsmanship. There were also inscriptions written in ancient language on the body of the pot. This is a bronze artifact from the Warring States Period. The inscriptions on it might be a record of some kind of sacrificial ceremony. Even now, it was difficult to replicate such a process. Luo Feng said after careful observation. Liang Zihan smiled. Very accurate. You are indeed a professional. This bronze is actually a treasure passed down from generation to generation in my family. It is said to be related to a lost sacrificial ceremony. I never found a suitable person to appraise it until I met you. Feng Luo raised his head and looked at Liang Zihan. Both of them seemed to understand what the other meant. In that case, how should we continue?Feng Luo asked. That depends on you. Are you willing to continue delving into this unsolved mystery?Liang Zihan asked. Luo Feng thought for a moment, then said seriously,lm willing. Their gazes met again, as if they had reached another tacit understanding. Alright, since youve agreed, Ill tell you more when the time is right. But before that, please maintain absolute secrecy. Liang Zihan reminded him. Feng Luo did not sleep for the entire night. He repeatedly thought about Chen Ruoshuis warning and Liang Zihans suggestion. He sat in his office chair. The table lamp in front of his face cast a soft light, reflecting his tightly furrowed brows. In the end, he decided to meet Chen Ruoshui first to find out what she knew. Liang Zihan also needed more information to decide what to do. At nine oclock in the morning, Luo Feng arrived at Youyang Cafe on time. As soon as he walked into the shop, he was greeted by the strong aroma of coffee. He looked around and soon found Chen Ruoshui by the window. Youre here. Chen Ruoshui is sitting there with a book in one hand and a coffee cup in the other. Feng Luo sat down and ordered a latte. Then, he looked at Chen Ruoshui and asked,Tell me, why did you call me here? Chen Ruoshui put down her book and looked at Feng Luo, saying, 1 know that you and Liang Zihan have some kind of cooperative relationship, and it involves an ancient map and an imperial seal. I just want to remind you that there might be dangers that you cant imagine. Feng Luos expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.How do you know all this? There are some things that you shouldnt know, but I think you should be more cautious. Chen Ruoshuis voice was very calm, but there was a hint of nervousness hidden in her tone. Since youve asked me to come here, it means that you must know more. So, tell me, what exactly is going on. Chen Ruoshui was silent for a moment before saying,Have you heard of the Qiankun Sect? Luo Feng shook his head and didnt say anything. That map and seal are actually related to the Qiankun Sect. This was an ancient organization that studied how to decipher the hidden information in ancient artifacts. Chen Ruoshui said slowly. Feng Luo was shocked. He immediately thought of the jade pendant and the imperial seal. If you continue to delve deeper into this matter, you might attract their attention. You need to know that they will not tolerate outsiders interfering. Chen Ruoshuis voice was obviously heavy. Feng Luo looked at Chen Ruoshui seriously and said, Thank you for your reminder, but I will still follow my plan. Chen Ruoshui smiled and looked relieved.Alright, since youve decided, I have nothing to say. I only hope that you can take care of yourself. Luo Feng nodded and stood up. Then Ill be leaving. Well meet again. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 757 - Chapter 757: A More Complicated Secret Chapter 757: A More Complicated Secret Translator: 549690339 A More Complicated Secret Chen Ruoshui also stood up. I hope that you wont regret your decision today. Feng Luo smiled and didnt reply. He turned around and walked out. After leaving the cafe, Luo Fengs mood didnt relax. He realized that this seemingly simple treasure appraisal mission might actually be hiding more complicated secrets and dangers. At this moment, his phone vibrated. It was a text message. He opened it and saw that it was from Liang Zihan.Mr. Luo Feng, some things have changed and we need to meet immediately. Feng Luo was shocked. Did Liang Zihan know something too? He quickly replied, Okay, Ill be right there. Feng Luos heart skipped a beat. He immediately called a taxi and sped towards the address Liang Zihan had provided. Forty minutes later, he arrived at a high-end restaurant called The Imperial Palace. The decoration was elegant and the lights were warm, as if the hustle and bustle of the bustling city was isolated outside the door. The waiter politely pointed him in the direction, and he walked along the carpet inlaid with bronze patterns into a relatively hidden private room. As soon as the door opened, Luo Feng saw Liang Zihan sitting there with a few documents and a laptop in front of her. Youre here. Liang Zihan looked a little anxious, but when she saw Luo Feng, she heaved a sigh of relief. What happened? Feng Luo sat down, picked up the teapot, and poured himself a cup of hot tea. Things might be more complicated than we expected. Liang Zihan went straight to the point. She opened her laptop and showed an email to Feng Luo. After Feng Luo read it carefully, his expression changed slightly.Does this mean that there might be other information hidden on that map? Yes, I found a few experts to analyze it. They think that there may be other encrypted information on the map. Liang Zihan frowned. Then what should we do now?Luo Fengs gaze became even sharper. I suggest that we dont act rashly. He should find a safer place to study the map and the imperial seal in detail. Luo Feng pondered for a moment, then said,l met someone this morning. He also reminded me that this matter might involve an ancient organization, the Qiankun Sect. When Liang Zihan heard this name, her expression instantly became very serious.You mean the Qiankun Sect? How did you know? Thats not important. Whats important is that if we continue to delve deeper into this matter, we might be in danger. Luo Fengs tone was firm. Liang Zihan looked at Feng Luo as if she was weighing whether he was trustworthy or not. Alright, he finally nodded. In that case, we need to be more careful. The two of them agreed on the next step of the plan, and Luo Feng prepared to leave. Luo Feng, Liang Zihan suddenly said, Do you believe in fate? Fate can sometimes be changed. I hope so. Liang Zihan sighed. Feng Luo had just walked out of the Imperial Palace when his phone vibrated again. It was an unknown number. Hello, is this Mr. Luo Feng? I am Zhao Jiang, a professional appraiser. I heard that you have a very special project recently. I think we might have the opportunity to cooperate. Luo Fengs heart skipped a beat. He had never heard of this name before, but his intuition told him that this unfamiliar appraiser might be the key to solving all the mysteries. Zhao Jiangs voice revealed an imperceptible urgency.Can we meet tomorrow? I think it will be worth your time. Feng Luo hesitated for a moment, but eventually agreed. After hanging up the phone, Feng Luos alertness was stronger than ever. Feng Luo pressed the button on the window of the taxi, letting the cold night wind flow into the building. He closed his eyes, as if he could see every corner of the city at this moment. It was full of opportunities, but at the same time, it was also filled with killing intent. The taxi slowly stopped in front of an old building. This was Danqing Pavilion, an inconspicuous but rather prestigious appreciation shop. It was the place where Zhao Jiang had arranged to meet him. Luo Feng paid the fare and walked into the building that blended classical and modern. The doorbell rang and a middle-aged man walked out. He was wearing a white shirt and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. He smiled and nodded at Feng Luo. You must be Zhao Jiang? Feng Luo asked. Yes, I am Zhao Jiang. The middle-aged man smiled. This way, please. Zhao Jiang led Feng Luo through a wooden screen and arrived at a small exhibition hall. There were all kinds of antiques and cultural relics in the exhibition hall, from ancient porcelain to calligraphy, and even some rare stone carvings. Please sit. Zhao Jiang pointed at a chair beside a mahogany coffee table. After Feng Luo sat down, Zhao Jiang picked up a teapot from an exquisite tea tray and poured him a cup of green tea. I heard that you have a very special project recently, Zhao Jiang said and gently pushed the teacup in front of Luo Feng. I think we might have a chance to work together. Luo Feng picked up the teacup and took a sip. Then, he said,ln fact, this project is not simple. The things involved may put me and my partners in danger. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 758 - Chapter 758: An Ancient and Mysterious Organization Chapter 758: An Ancient and Mysterious Organization Translator: 549690339 An Ancient and Mysterious Organization Zhao Jiang smiled. There are always risks and opportunities, Mr. Luo Feng. Luo Feng took a deep breath. Have you heard of the Qiankun Sect? Zhao Jiangs gaze froze for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure. Ive heard of it. Its an ancient and mysterious organization. If I told you that this project might be related to the Qiankun Gate, would you still be willing to participate?Luo Feng looked straight at Zhao Jiang. Zhao Jiang was silent for a moment, then slowly said,Life is a gamble, Mr. Luo Feng. Im willing to take a gamble. Their eyes met at this moment, as if they had reached a silent agreement. Then, Ill wait for you at 10 0clock tomorrow morning. Feng Luo stood up. Ill tell you all the information then. Ill be punctual. Zhao Jiang nodded. Feng Luo turned around and walked out of Danqing Pavilion. As soon as he stepped out, his phone vibrated. This time. it was a message from an unknown number. There was onlv one sentence in the message: Youve been targeted. Feng Luo frowned. The phone in his hand seemed heavy. The threat of the message could not be underestimated. He weighed the pros and cons in his heart and decided not to tell Zhao Jiang about this news for now. After all, he did not have any concrete clues yet. But he knew that things had become more complicated, and they had to be careful. Feng Luo stepped out of Danqing Pavilion. The night scene around him returned to its tranquility, but his heart was surging. He called another taxi and returned to his residence. Then, he began to organize his thoughts. The next morning, Luo Feng arrived at the Imperial Palace early in the morning and waited for Zhao Jiangs arrival. His heart was heavy because he knew that todays meeting might trigger more unknown factors. Not long after, Zhao Jiang walked into the restaurant on time. His expression was still calm. After the two of them sat down, Luo Feng began to tell Zhao Jiang the information he received last night. After hearing this, Zhao Jiang frowned slightly, but he did not show too much panic. It seems that we have indeed attracted the attention of some people. Yes, Luo Feng nodded. But right now, we only have scattered clues. Its not enough to confirm the identity of the enemy. We have to be careful and continue to investigate. Zhao Jiang agreed to this plan, and then Luo Feng told him about the next step that he had discussed with Liang Zihan last night. The two decided to go to an antique shop to find more information about the map and the imperial seal. They rented a car and went to the antique shop. The owner was an elderly and attentive old man. He wore a pair of presbyopic glasses and looked very experienced. Luo Feng took out the copy of the treasure map and the imperial seal and placed them gently on the counter.l want to ask you to help me appraise these things. The old man took the item and observed it carefully. Then, he said in a professional tone, This treasure map does look a little special. There might be other information hidden. As for this imperial seal, its craftsmanship was exquisite and should have a high historical value. Can you help us decipher the other information on this treasure map? Zhao Jiang asked. The old man frowned. This will take some time. I need to study it carefully. I might also need to use some special tools. But I can tell you that this is not an easy task. Alright. Luo Feng nodded to show his understanding. Time is not a problem. As long as we can solve the mystery. We are willing to pay a reasonable fee, Zhao Jiang added. The old man thought for a moment and then nodded.Alright, Im willing to help you, but Ill need some time. At least a few days, but it might be longer. Zhao Jiang and Luo Feng agreed. They left their contact information and left the antique shop. Back at Luo Fengs residence, they discussed the situation again. Zhao Jiang reminded Luo Feng that they had to be careful because unlocking the secret of the treasure map might lead to more danger. Yes, Luo Feng nodded. We must be careful. At the same time, we have to continue investigating the Qiankun Sect to see if they are related to all of this. Zhao Jiang agreed, and the two of them began to plan their next move. However, at this moment, Luo Fengs phone rang again. It was a message from an unknown number. This time, the content was even more direct. Your friend, Liang Zihan, is in danger. If you want to keep him safe, listen to our arrangements. Feng Luos heart tightened. He immediately understood that the enemy had locked onto Liang Zihan. He hurriedly told Zhao Jiang the news. The two of them looked at each other and decided to immediately head to Liang Zihans location to do their best to protect his safety. They rented a car and sped towards Liang Zihans residence, their hearts filled with worry and nervousness. Luo Feng knew that this was beyond the scope of an ordinary antique appraisal. They had fallen into an even more dangerous situation, and Liang Zihan had become an innocent victim. However, they also knew that they could not be helpless. They had to do everything possible to save Liang Zihan and solve all the clues to this mystery. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 759 - Chapter 759: The Secret Contained Chapter 759: The Secret Contained Translator: 549690339 The Secret Contained Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang flew through the night sky of the city with heavy hearts. Their destination was Liang Zihans residence. They tacitly divided their work. Feng Luo was in the drivers seat, holding the steering wheel tightly with a firm gaze. Meanwhile, Zhao Jiang was looking at a map at the side, trying to avoid possible traps. Along the way, Luo Feng did not receive any more news, but his heart was still immersed in nervousness. Liang Zihan was his friend. He would not sit idly by. At the same time, the secrets contained in the treasure map and the Emperors Seal became more and more mysterious and strange. Finally, they arrived at Liang Zihans residence, a modern high-rise apartment. The security guards downstairs were a little suspicious of their identities, but under Feng Luos insistence, they were allowed to enter the building. Liang Zihans residence was located on the top floor. As soon as he entered, Luo Feng felt an oppressive atmosphere. The living room was in a mess. There were obvious signs of an intense struggle. Books and papers were scattered all over the ground. Liang Zihan! Luo Feng hurriedly called out his friends name, but he didnt get a response. Zhao Jiang hurriedly looked around and finally found a clue in the bedroom. A piece of paper was carefully left on the bed. On it was written: Dont look for me. Ive already been taken away. Liang Zihans handwriting. Luo Feng gripped the note tightly, the worry in his heart growing heavier. He understood that Liang Zihans life might be in great danger, and all of this was related to the secret they were pursuing. We have to find him, Zhao Jiang. Feng Luos tone was firm, and his eyes were filled with determination. Yes, we cant let him be threatened. Zhao Jiang nodded. However, the only thing we can do now is to continue searching for clues. The two of them began to search Liang Zihans residence carefully, trying to find any possible clues. They carefully flipped through the books, documents, and records on the computer, but they could not find any detailed information about Liang Zihan being taken away. Maybe we should contact the police and report Liang Zihans disappearance. No, we cant get involved in this now. Luo Feng shook his head. We need more time to understand everything. Liang Zihans safety will be entrusted to us. Zhao Jiang understood Luo Fengs worries. They decided to leave Liang Zihans residence first and report the situation to the owner of the antique shop. They would also continue to wait for the appraisal results of the antique shop. When they returned to the antique shop, the owner was already waiting in the exhibition hall. When he saw Feng Luo and Zhao Jiangs solemn expressions, he could not help but frown. Liang Zihan went missing, and we found a message. We need your help to decipher the other information on the treasure map as soon as possible. Perhaps this will provide us with some clues. The boss nodded. I understand. Ill study it as soon as possible, but please understand that it may take some time. Were not in a hurry. We just hope that we can find some clues about Liang Zihan and the treasure map. The owner took the treasure map and began to study it carefully with a focused expression. He used a magnifying glass to carefully observe every detail on the map, making marks from time to time. Time seemed to have stopped at this unique moment. Feng Luo and Jiang Zhao anxiously waited for the boss to discover something. Finally, the boss put away the magnifying glass and looked up. I found some clues, the boss said, his voice slightly excited. There is indeed more information hidden on this treasure map, but it needs to be further deciphered before it can be fully revealed. Then what clues did you find? Luo Feng asked impatiently. The boss smiled mysteriously and said, These clues involve an ancient legend, a legend about a lost treasure and a mysterious organization. Can you tell us more about this legend? asked Zhao Jiang nervously. The boss thought for a moment and said,Legend has it that theres an ancient organization called the Universal Guardians. Its said that they guard an extremely important treasure called the Heaven and Earth Pearl. This bead was believed to have mysterious power that could change the fate of the world. Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang exchanged glances. This legend seemed to have some connection with the clues they were pursuing. But the boss continued, But this legend has never been confirmed. Many people think its just a fictional story. Luo Feng decided to understand this legend in depth. Perhaps it could solve all the mysteries. They agreed to wait for the bosss further research results before leaving the antique shop and returning to Feng Luos residence. Back at his residence, Feng Luo turned on his computer and started searching for information about the Universal Guardian and the Heaven and Earth Pearl. He found that this legend was not common in history, but some ancient documents mentioned similar content. Zhao Jiang also joined the search. They tried to find more information from various channels. However, they soon discovered that this legend seemed to have been carefully hidden, and it was difficult to find any conclusive clues. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 760 - Chapter 760: Still Searching for the Heaven and Earth Pearl Chapter 760: Still Searching for the Heaven and Earth Pearl Translator: 549690339 Still Searching for the Heaven and Earth Pearl However, just as they were in trouble, Luo Fengs phone rang again. It was a message from an unknown number. The content was short and mysterious. The Universal Guardians know what youre looking for. They wont let it go. This information made Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang even more vigilant. They realized that their actions had attracted the attention of a mysterious organization, and this organization seemed to have powerful strength and resources. Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang exchanged glances. They both knew that this was a crucial moment. However, they did not make a quick decision because they were well aware of the risks that came with it. Everything had to go through a certain amount of careful consideration. Luo Feng pursed his lips and finally said, We cant stop, no matter how powerful the Universe Guardian is or how risky it is. Liang Zihans safety, the treasure map, and the mystery of the Emperors Seal, we must continue to pursue them. Yes, we cant retreat. Zhao Jiang nodded in agreement. However, we cant fight alone. We need more support and clues. I have a friend, Feng Luo said after some thought. Hes a very influential person in the antique industry. Maybe he can help. Ill contact him as soon as possible. Zhao Jiang also suggested, Perhaps we can find some professional detectives to help us find Liang Zihan. The two of them decided to divide their plan into two directions. They would continue to investigate the clues about the Universal Guardian and the Universal Pearl while they searched for support and resources to solve the current predicament. The first mission was to contact Feng Luos friend in the antique industry, a boss named Tan Zhihong, who had a wide range of resources and connections. Feng Luo called him and briefly explained the current situation. Tan Zhihong promised to provide all possible help and suggested that they come to his antique shop. Feng Luo and Craftsman Zhao went to Tan Zhihongs shop the next day. It was a spacious and bright antique shop. Tan Zhihong had a wide reputation in the industry. Tan Zhihong warmly welcomed them and led them to a private reception room. It was a room full of antique collections, and the atmosphere was solemn and mysterious. Luo Feng introduced their goals and difficulties to Tan Zhihong in detail. Tan Zhihong pondered for a moment and said,lve heard of the legend of the Universal Guardian, but legends about the Heaven and Earth Pearl are rare. However, your goal seems to be very important, and I am willing to provide my support. Chen Zhihong took out an ancient document that recorded some historical events related to the Universal Guardian. Although there were not many, it provided them with some clues. This is some information Ive collected over the years. It might be helpful for your investigation. Chen Zhihong said. Feng Luo and Jiang Zhao were extremely grateful. They understood that Tan Zhihongs support would be crucial in the upcoming investigation. The second task was to find a senior detective to help them find Liang Zihan. They consulted a reputable private detective in this field. The detectives name was Liu Ming. He was experienced and was good at tracking missing people. Feng Luo and Zhao Jiang met with Liu Ming and explained in detail about Liang Zihans disappearance. Liu Ming accented the mission and promised to fully cooperate with their investigation. Under the joint efforts of Feng Luo, Zhao Jiang, Tan Zhihong, and Liu Ming, their investigation gradually unfolded. Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang continued to delve deeper into the legends of the Universal Guardian and the Heaven and Earth Pearl. Chen Zhihong provided more clues from historical documents, while Liu Ming began to track down Liang Zihan. However, the investigation did not go smoothly. They discovered that the information related to the Universal Guardian had been carefully erased, as if a hidden force was manipulating everything behind the scenes. Liang Zihans disappearance did not leave behind many clues. It was as if he had been swallowed by the earth. As the days passed, their anxiety and unease gradually increased. However, they did not stop moving forward because they believed that the key to solving all the mysteries was right in front of them. One evening, when they were discussing their next move in Tan Zhihongs antique shop, Feng Luos phone rang again. This time, the message was no longer text, but an audio. A cold and mocking voice came from it. Are you still looking for the Heaven and Earth Pearl? Perhaps you should stop. Otherwise, your friends will pay the price for your stubbornness. Zhao Jiang frowned. They all knew that the owner of this voice was the mysterious organization, the Universal Guardian. This time, the threat was even more direct, making them feel immense pressure. We wont stop, no matter how much you threaten us. We will continue to pursue the truth until we find Liang Zihan and the Heaven and Earth Pearl. The voice in the audio disappeared, but it left behind a deep threat. Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang looked at each other. They understood that this investigation was becoming more and more dangerous, but they had no way out. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 761 - Chapter 761: This Legend Is Too Mysterious Chapter 761: This Legend Is Too Mysterious Translator: 549690339 This Legend Is Too Mysterious Feng Luo and Craftsman Zhao sat in Tan Zhihongs antique shop. The oppressive atmosphere was heavy, as if a dark cloud had shrouded them. Not only did the threat of the audio not make them retreat, but it also inspired more determination. They decided to continue pursuing the clues, no matter how high the risk was. This organization, the Universal Guardians, Tan Zhihong said after a moment of silence. They seem to be very powerful. They have a deep background and resources. We must be careful to ensure our own safety. Zhao Jiang nodded. They had already realized that this investigation might lead to a dangerous struggle, but they were unwilling to stop. Their goal was to find Liang Zihan and solve the mystery of the treasure map and the imperial seal. All of this was closely related to their mission. We need more clues, Feng Luo said. Tan Zhihong, do you have any other information that can help us, no matter how small it is? Tan Zhihong thought for a while and then said, 1 know of an antique trader. He once talked about a legend related to the Heaven and Earth Pearl. Perhaps you can go to him and see if you can get more information. Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang accepted this clue gratefully. They knew that every clue could be the key to solving the mystery. After that, they split up. Feng Luo went to look for the antique trader while Jiang Zhao continued to delve into the history of the Universal Guardian. The antique traders name was Wang Xin. It was said that he was very influential in the antique industry and had a wide network of contacts. Feng Luo quickly found Wang Xins antique shop, a shop called Mingbao Pavilion. The shop was filled with all kinds of antiques, from ancient porcelain to calligraphy and paintings. Every piece exuded a historical aura. Wang Xin was a middle-aged man, dressed elegantly and with sharp eyes. He welcomed Feng Luo and invited him to sit down. I heard that you are interested in the legend of the Heaven and Earth Pearl?Wang Xin asked. Yes, I heard that you might have some relevant information. The legend of the Heaven and Earth Pearl is very old, Wang Xin said with a smile. Its said that this is a gem with extremely mysterious power. Legend had it that the Heaven and Earth Pearl could control nature and change fate, but it could also cause disasters. This legend was thought to be part of ancient culture, but few people could find conclusive evidence. Then do you know the connection between the Universal Guardian and the Heaven and Earth Pearl? asked Luo Feng. Wang Xin thought for a moment and then said, I heard that the Universal Guardians is a mysterious organization. They are said to guard some important ancient relics, but there is little conclusive evidence about their true existence. Luo Fengs heart skipped a beat. This information might be able to help them take a step forward. Thank you for your information, Mr. Wang Xin. Feng Luo expressed his gratitude. If you have any new clues or information, please contact me at any time. Wang Xin nodded and said, I will try my best to help you with your investigation. But please be careful. The Universal Guardian is a dangerous organization. Luo Feng left the Mingbao Pavilion. He felt that he was one step closer to solving the mystery. Zhao Jiang had also gained something. He had discovered some historical events related to the Universal Guardian. Although the information was still limited, their investigation was gradually deepening. When Feng Luo returned to Zhihong Tans antique shop, Zhihong Tan had already prepared a document that recorded some legends about the Heaven and Earth Pearl and the historical events of the Universal Guardian. This information might help them find more clues. However, when they began to study the documents carefully, they suddenly felt an uneasy atmosphere. Tan Zhihongs antique shop suddenly became abnormally quiet, as if something was quietly approaching. Feng Luo looked up and saw an unfamiliar man standing at the entrance of the shop. He was wearing a black suit and had a cold expression. His eyes revealed a dangerous aura. This stranger had similar characteristics to the members of the Universal Guardian they had met before. Tan Zhihong also noticed the abnormality, and his expression became nervous. The stranger slowly walked into the shop, his gaze locked onto Feng Luo and Zhao Jiang. Are you investigating the Heaven and Earth Pearl?The strangers voice was cold and mocking. Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang exchanged a glance, and then Luo Feng replied, Yes, we are interested in the legends of the Heaven and Earth Pearl and the Universe Guardian. Who are you? The strangers lips curled into an evil smile.lm a member of the Universal Guardian. You can call me Albert. The two of you have already caught our attention. Now, we need to talk. Tan Zhihong tried to stop the stranger from taking further action, but the stranger easily dodged him. His movements were swift and fierce, and no one could underestimate him. Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang also frowned, preparing to deal with any danger that could happen at any time. They knew that this conversation could be a key turning point in their investigation, but it could also be a dangerous confrontation. In the midst of the tension, all of them were quietly waiting for Alberts next move. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 762 - Chapter 762: Zhihong Chen’s Antique Store Chapter 762: Zhihong Chens Antique Store Translator: 549690339 Zhihong Chens Antique Store Feng Luo and Craftsman Zhaos eyes were locked on the stranger named Albert. A tense atmosphere filled Tan Zhihongs antique shop. Alberts voice was still cold. He seemed to come from another world, carrying an unpredictable danger. He leisurely walked over and faced Feng Luo and Zhao Jiang with a mocking smile. The two of you have already attracted the attention of the Universal Guardian, Albert repeated again, his voice carrying a hint of provocation. Now, we need to talk. Luo Feng exchanged glances. They understood that the situation was dangerous. They had heard that the Universal Guardian was a mysterious organization, but this was the first time they had personally met the members of this organization. They had to be careful. Were interested in the legends of the Heaven and Earth Pearl and the Universal Guardian, Feng Luo replied firmly. But were just investigating. We have no other intentions. We hope to find some clues to solve the mystery, Zhao Jiang added. If you have any information, we can cooperate. The corners of Alberts mouth curled up into a deeper smile. He seemed to find their response funny. Cooperation? He smiled contemptuously. You know that we, the Universe Guards, never need the cooperation of outsiders. Luo Feng and Zhao Jiangs expressions became serious. They knew that the members of this organization were extremely conservative and unwilling to share their secrets. However, they would not easily back down. Were just looking for some ancient legends and historical clues, Luo Feng tried to explain their purpose. Were not your enemies, and we wont threaten you. Albert shook his head, as if he did not believe their words at all. His gaze suddenly became sharp, as if he could see through their souls. You know too much, he suddenly said. Moreover, your investigation has approached some areas that we cannot allow. Zhao Jiangs expression changed slightly. He felt a sense of oppression gradually increase. Feng Luo also clenched his fists, ready to face any possible challenge. We just want to find some clues, Luo Feng emphasized again. If we can get some information about the Heaven and Earth Pearl and the Universe Guardian, we can leave this place and not disturb you anymore. Albert was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded. He seemed to be weighing something, considering whether to share some information with Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang. Alright, he finally said, I can tell you some legends about the Heaven and Earth Pearl, but this doesnt mean that we, the Universal Guardian, will cooperate with you. This is just a chance for you to know the truth. Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang heaved a sigh of relief. They knew that this was the best outcome. They eagerly waited for Albert to continue. The legend of the Heaven and Earth Pearl is very old, Albert began to explain. It is said that it is a gem with extremely mysterious power. This gem could control nature and change fate, but it could also cause disasters. However, almost no one could find conclusive evidence. Zhao Jiang frowned. This legend sounded too mysterious, almost unbelievable. However, they were already deeply trapped and could not retreat. We need more information, Luo Feng asked. Are there any clues about the history or activities of the Universal Guardian? Albert paused, then said, The World Guardians is a mysterious organization. Its said that they guard some important ancient relics. There was little conclusive evidence of their existence. However, they did have a deep background and resources. Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang exchanged glances. This information might be able to help them take a step forward, but they also realized that they were already sinking deeper and deeper, and the Universal Guards would not let them leave so easily. Thank you for your information, Albert. Luo Feng expressed his gratitude. If you have any new clues or information, feel free to contact us. Were just looking for the truth. We wont become your enemies. Albert did not respond. His gaze was still sharp, as if he was observing their every move. Then, he suddenly turned around and walked out of the antique shop with resolute steps, disappearing into the crowd on the street. Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang heaved a sigh of relief. They knew that this encounter might only be a moment of balance, but they also knew that they were closer to solving the truth of the mystery. In the next few days, Feng Luo and Zhao Jiang continued their investigation, trying their best to find clues about the Heaven and Earth Pearl and Universe Guard. They dug deep into historical documents and searched for ancient legends, but they could only obtain some scattered information. However, their efforts gradually attracted more attention. Strangers began to appear around them. They felt that a hidden force was secretly watching them. Luo Feng and Zhao Jiangs daily lives began to become complicated and dangerous. They shuttled back and forth between antique shops, libraries, and historical sites, looking for clues about the Heaven and Earth Pearl and the Universe Guardian. Every time they discovered new information, they would inevitably feel nervous because they knew that their investigation had attracted more attention. CPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 763 - Chapter 763: In the Complicated Network (Zhou) Chapter 763: In the Complicated Network (Zhou) Translator: 549690339 In the Complicated Network As Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang continued to search for clues about the Heaven and Earth Pearl, they gradually realized that they had fallen into an even more complicated network. The shadows of the Universe Guardians seemed to be everywhere, and their movements became more and more unpredictable. Feng Luo stood in Tan Zhihongs antique shop. A gentle ray of sunlight shone through the window onto him, making the antique furnishings exude an ancient luster. He and Zhao Jiang were immersed in an ancient document that recorded the legend of the Heaven and Earth Pearl. This legend is too mysterious, Zhao Jiang could not help but sigh. Theres very little information about the Heaven and Earth Pearl, but every clue makes me feel that were getting closer to the truth. Luo Feng nodded. His obsession with this mystery had deepened. However, just as they were studying the literature, Chen Zhihong suddenly pushed open the door of the shop with an anxious expression. You have to leave quickly, he warned in a low voice. Someone is watching you outside. Im afraid that theyll find the documents related to the Heaven and Earth Feng Luo and Jiang Zhao looked at each other. They knew that Zhihong Tan was right. They had already attracted the attention of many people, and the members of the Universal Guard seemed to be everywhere. After packing up, Feng Luo and Jiang Zhao left the antique shop quickly. They decided to continue their research elsewhere. However, their whereabouts were not difficult to find, because the eyes of the Universal Guardian could be hidden in everv corner of the citv. Feng Luo and Zhao Jiang came to a quiet cafe and ordered two cups of coffee. They began to review the information they had collected, trying to connect the scattered clues. We already know that the Heaven and Earth Pearl is a mysterious gem, Feng Luo said. It has the power to control nature and change fate. Legend had it that it could give people unlimited power, but it could also cause devastating disasters. The Universal Guardians seem to be guarding some ancient relics related to the Heaven and Earth Pearl, Zhao Jiang added. However, their true existence is still unknown. Feng Luo frowned. They already knew all this, but the key question was still: Where was the Heaven and Earth Pearl? We need more clues, Luo Feng said. I think we should go back to the original clue, the antique trader Wang Xin. Perhaps he had more information. Zhao Jiang nodded. They decided to visit Wang Xins antique shop again. However, when they arrived there, they found that the shop was closed and the shop was empty. How is this possible? Zhao Jiang asked in confusion. Luo Feng observed for a while and realized that the furnishings in the shop were still covered in dust. It seemed that it had not been operated for a long time. Their trail seemed to have been cut off. Just as they were stunned, an old woman who was passing by stopped and looked at them, leaving behind a sentence.This shop has been closed for a long time. I dont know why the owner left. Luo Feng and Zhao Jiangs hearts sank to the bottom. Their hopes seemed to have been shattered. They didnt know why Wang Xin had left, nor did they know if he was still alive. We cant give up just like that, Luo Feng said. There might be other clues. We need more information, no matter what. Zhao Jiang nodded. They knew that this was an adventure with no turning back. They were already in deep trouble and could not retreat. In the next few weeks, Feng Luo and Zhao Jiang kept searching for clues, trying to solve the mystery of the Universal Pearl and the Universe Guardian. They visited antique markets, libraries, and historians, but there was still little information. However, just as they were feeling hopeless, a mysterious source of information contacted them. This information source claimed to know the whereabouts of the Heaven and Earth Pearl, but requested that they meet at a specific location. Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang had no other choice but to agree to this mysterious persons request. They arrived at an abandoned factory building at the agreed time and waited for the mysterious person to appear. The building was silent, and only a faint light shone through the broken windows to illuminate their faces. Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang waited quietly. The rotten smell of the building made people feel uneasy. Finally, after waiting for a few minutes, a black shadow appeared in the shadows of the building. A man in black walked in. The black-clothed mans face was covered by a deep brim of his hat, so his appearance could not be seen clearly. Only a pair of sharp eyes flickered in the darkness. You must be Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang? The black-clothed mans voice was low and hoarse, as if he hadnt spoken for a long time. Luo Feng nodded and asked warily,Who are you? How do you know our mcunes: The man in black stretched out a black glove and handed them an ancient treasure map. A mysterious location was marked on the map. It seemed to be an abandoned valley. I have the information you need, the man in black said. But before the exchange, I need you to complete a mission. What mission? Zhao Jiang frowned and asked. On this treasure map, there is a clue to the Heaven and Earth Pearl, the man in black explained. I need you to head to this valley and find that gem. Once you find it, I will tell you more about the Heaven and Earth Pearl. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 764 - Chapter 764: No Time to Investigate Chapter 764: No Time to Investigate Translator: 549690339 No Time to Investigate Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang exchanged a glance. They knew that this was their only chance to find the Heaven and Earth Pearl, so they had no choice but to accept this mysterious persons mission. Alright, Luo Feng said in a deep voice. We agree to your request, but you must first tell us who you are and why you are helping us. The man in black nodded. His voice was still hoarse.l was once a member of the Universal Guardian. But I saw through their true colors and was no longer willing to serve them.Heaven and Earth Pearl is too powerful. I dont want it to fall into their hands. Zhao Jiang frowned as more questions appeared in his mind. However, they did not have time to delve into it because time was tight. Alright, well complete the mission, Zhao Jiang agreed. But we need more information about this treasure map and directions to the valley. The man in black shook his head and said with a mysterious smile,l can only tell you that the valley is called the Dragon Vein Valley. Its a place where few people go. Youll find clues to the Heaven and Earth Pearl there. As for the specific directions, youll only know when you get there. Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang took the treasure map and carefully observed the markings on it to determine the location of the Dragon Vein Valley. Then, they turned to the man in black again. We will complete the mission, Luo Feng promised solemnly. But you have to remember, we need all the information about the Heaven and Earth Pearl. Once we find it, you must fulfill your promise. The man in black nodded and then suddenly disappeared into the darkness as if he had never appeared. Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang could only guess how he came and went without a trace. They left the abandoned factory building, their hearts filled with anticipation and unease.Dragon Vein Valley. This name made them feel mysterious and full of challenges. They understood that the road ahead would be filled with unknown dangers and difficulties. A few days later, Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang arrived at the entrance of the Dragon Vein Valley. This place was indeed deserted. The surroundings were silent, and only the rustling of the leaves in the wind could be heard. The tall mountain range isolated them from the outside world, as if they had entered another world. They carefully studied the markings on the treasure map, looking for clues about the Heaven and Earth Pearl. However, the scenery in the valley was complicated and changeable, full of sinister traps and riddles. Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang were constantly faced with choices, and every step could lead them in the wrong direction. After walking aimlessly in the valley for a few days, they fell into confusion. The double pressure of exhaustion and desire made them feel exhausted. They sat on a huge rock, pondering what to do next. This place is really a maze, Zhao Jiang muttered to himself.How do we know where the clue to the Heaven and Earth Pearl is? Feng Luo raised his head and looked into the distance of the valley. His eyes shone with determination. We cant give up, he said. I believe that the clue to the Heaven and Earth Pearl is not far away. We must keep going, no matter what difficulties we encounter. Zhao Jiang nodded and pulled himself together. They stood up and continued to explore the mysteries of the valley. As time passed, they gradually felt that the atmosphere in the valley was becoming more and more strange. In the deep forest, there seemed to be eyes spying on them. The sounds in the valley became even more sinister. Finally, in front of a dark cave, they found a stone tablet engraved with ancient words. Luo Feng touched it with his hand and felt a weak energy emitting from it. What is this? Zhao Jiang asked curiously. Luo Feng stared at the words on the stone tablet and tried to translate them. These words seem to be an ancient code, he said. But I can feel that this is a door that leads to the clue of the Heaven and Earth Pearl. We must crack this code before we can move forward. Zhao Jiang frowned, but they had no better choice. They began to carefully study the words on the stone tablet, trying to solve the mystery. After hours of hard work, they finally succeeded in cracking the code. The stone tablet slowly moved away, revealing a dark passage that seemed to lead to an unknown world underground. Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang stared at the opened passage. The darkness was deep and swallowed all light. They knew that only by passing through this passageway would they be able to find clues about the Heaven and Earth Pearl. Are you ready? Luo Feng looked at Zhao Jiang. His voice was filled with determination. Zhao Jiang took a deep breath and nodded. They held each others hands tightly and stepped into the dark passage together. Darkness surrounded them, and they felt as if their bodies had been sucked into an endless void. Time seemed to stop, and they lost their perception of reality. Finally, after countless breaths of time, they felt the ground beneath their feet again. They slowly adapted to the environment and found themselves in a huge underground cave. The walls of the cave were as smooth as mirrors, reflecting a faint light. Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang looked ahead and saw an ancient altar with a jade box on it. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 765 - Chapter 765: Hidden in Endless Danger Chapter 765: Hidden in Endless Danger Translator: 549690339 Hidden in Endless Danger The jade box emitted a faint light, as if it was telling him how precious it was. Feng Luo carefully walked to the altar and gently opened the jade box. Inside, they found a huge red gem. There was a small depression in the center of the gem, as if something could be inserted. Is this the Heaven and Earth Pearl? Zhao Jiangs voice was filled with shock. Feng Luo nodded. He gently touched the gem and felt a powerful energy surging within it. This was indeed the Heaven and Earth Pearl. It contained endless power, but it also hid endless danger. We have to be careful, Feng Luo warned. The power of this gem cannot be underestimated. We must find the right way to use it, or the consequences will be unimaginable. Zhao Jiang nodded. He understood what Feng Luo meant. They needed more information and clues to grasp the secrets of the Heaven and Earth Pearl. At this moment, some strange symbols appeared on the walls of the cave. They flickered as if they were transmitting some information to them. Look, whats that? Zhao Jiang pointed at the symbol on the wall. Luo Feng stared at the symbols, trying to understand their meaning. Gradually, he began to understand that these svmbols were a tVDe of ancient language. They were telling him the secrets of the Heaven and Earth Pearl. These symbols seem to be a kind of guide, Luo Feng said. They are guiding us to a place where there are more clues and more truths. Zhao Jiang followed closely behind. They followed the guidance of the symbols and passed through the winding passage of the cave. Every step they took seemed to be getting closer to the secret of the Heaven and Earth Pearl, but it also made them feel more and more uneasy. Finally, they arrived at a spacious underground space. There was an ancient temple in the space. The walls of the temple were carved with exquisite patterns, each of which told an ancient legend. This is the place were looking for, Feng Luo said. He felt the power of the Heaven and Earth Pearl getting closer and closer. Zhao Jiang looked around nervously. They werent alone. The statues in the shrine seemed to be watching them. They felt as if they were in a mysterious ritual. In the center of the temple, there was an ancient altar. On it was a sparkling gem, surrounded by ancient symbols. Thats where the Heaven and Earth Pearl is, Feng Luo said. He was both excited and nervous. Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang stood in front of the altar with mixed feelings. Luo Feng took a deep breath and gently touched the gemstone that was shining brightly. At the same time, the statues in the temple seemed to be watching them, making people shudder. Zhao Jiang, are you ready? Luo Feng turned around and asked. Zhao Jiang nodded. Yes, but the atmosphere here is a little unsettling. Luo Feng smiled. Then lets end this. After saying that, Luo Feng carefully placed the Heaven and Earth Pearl in his hand into the depression of the gem in the center of the altar. In an instant, the entire temple seemed to be shaking. Those ancient symbols began to flash more frequently. Looks like we did the right thing. Zhao Jiang heaved a sigh of relief. Yes, but this is only the beginning. Luo Feng picked up the Heaven and Earth Pearl and carefully placed it in his pocket. The two of them did not stay any longer and turned to leave the temple. Feng Luo felt that the Heaven and Earth Pearl seemed to have a life of its own in his pocket. It kept sending out weak energy fluctuations. They passed through the winding passage of the cave and ran all the way until they finally saw the light of the exit. Zhao Jiang could not help but let out a long sigh. Im finally out. Zhao Jiang said. Yes, but we have a more important mission. Luo Feng reminded. The two of them walked out of the cave and went outside. Sunlight shone through the gaps of the leaves and onto the ground, forming mottled shadows. Luo Feng took out the treasure map and compared it carefully. According to this treasure map, we should go find Liang Zihan and then find the treasure together. Luo Feng said. Zhao Jiang nodded. Alright, lets go find him now. The two of them quickly got into the car. The atmosphere in the car was a little heavy, as if they were thinking about the unknown challenge they were about to face. Feng Luo and Zhao Jiang drove back to the city. The atmosphere in the car was still depressing. Feng Luo gripped the steering wheel tightly, but he was thinking about how to use the Heaven and Earth Pearl to exchange for Liang Zihans freedom. Zhao Jiang, do you think the Universal Guardian will accept this exchange? Luo Feng asked. Zhao Jiang was silent for a moment. Im not sure, but the Heaven and Earth Pearl is indeed an extraordinary item. It should be enough to pique their interest. The two of them soon arrived at the secret base of the Universal Guard, a hidden place located in an abandoned factory in the city. Luo Feng took a deep breath and walked in. The interior decoration of the base was simple, but it revealed a cold atmosphere. Luo Feng and Zhao Jiang were led to a secret room and sat down face to face. What did you bring? A man in a black suit asked. He is the representative of the Universal Guard. Feng Luo didnt say much. He took out the Heaven and Earth Pearl from his pocket and placed it on the table. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 766 - Chapter 766: I Want to Exchange This with You Chapter 766: I Want to Exchange This with You Translator: 549690339 I Want to Exchange This with You The mans eyes lit up. This is the legendary Heaven and Earth Pearl? Thats right. Feng Luo nodded. I want to use this to exchange for Liang Zihans freedom. The man was silent for a while. This suggestion is very interesting, but I need to confirm if this is the real Heaven and Earth Pearl. After saying that, he picked up the Heaven and Earth Pearl and observed it carefully, as if he was looking for some kind of evidence. Finally, he nodded. It seems that what you said is true. Then, do we have a deal? Luo Feng asked. Yes, the man replied.lll arrange for someone to bring Liang Zihan here. After a while, the door was pushed open and Liang Zihan was brought in. He was surprised to see Feng Luo and Zhao Jiang. How did you find this place? Liang Zihan asked. Well talk about this later. Right now, we need to leave this place. Luo Feng said. The three of them quickly left Universe Guards base, got into the car, and drove out of the abandoned factory. How did you do it? Liang Zihan asked curiously. Luo Feng looked at Zhao Jiang and took out the empty box of the Heaven and Earth Pearl. We used this to exchange with them. Liang Zihan looked at the empty box and seemed to understand something. Is the Heaven and Earth Pearl really that valuable? Yes, but there are also great risks. Luo Feng responded. As the car drove on the busy street, the three of them fell into deep thought. Although he had successfully found Liang Zihan, the Heaven and Earth Pearl had fallen into the hands of the Universe Guardian. This was undoubtedly a huge hidden danger. What should we do next? Zhao Jiang broke the silence. Luo Feng looked at the night view outside the window. First, we have to ensure Liang Zihans safety. Then, well think of a way to solve the problem of the Heaven and Earth Pearl. At this moment, Feng Luos phone suddenly rang. It was an unfamiliar number. Hello, a mans voice came from the other end of the phone.l think you guys should be very concerned about the whereabouts of the Heaven and Earth Pearl, right? Feng Luos heart sank. He had never heard this voice before, but his intuition told him that this person was inextricably linked to the Heaven and Earth Pearl. Who are you? What do you want? Luo Feng asked nervously. It doesnt matter who I am. Whats important is that if you want to get the Heaven and Earth Pearl again, you have to follow my rules. The man on the other end of the phone said. Luo Feng looked at Zhao Jiang and Liang Zihan. Both of them looked very nervous. What are your rules? Luo Feng asked. Its very simple, the man replied. You need to find another mysterious item related to the Heaven and Earth Pearl. Only then can you solve all the mysteries. Another mysterious item? Luo Feng was shocked. What does this mean? The man on the other end of the phone smiled. Youll know. Youll know soon. With that, he hung up. The atmosphere in the car became even more depressing. The three of them looked at each other, feeling uneasy and confused. Luo Feng put down his phone and took a deep breath. He turned to look at Zhao Jiang and Liang Zihan. It seems that our problem is far from being solved. Liang Zihan asked nervously, Who is that person? He knew about the Heaven and Earth Pearl? Im not sure either, but he mentioned another mysterious item related to the Heaven and Earth Pearl. Luo Feng responded. Zhao Jiang frowned. Another mysterious item? What was the meaning of this? Luo Feng shook his head. I dont know either, but I think we have to find out the truth. The car continued to drive on the streets under the night sky. The three of them had heavy hearts. Finally, Feng Luo stopped the car and they arrived at a quiet park. Lets discuss the next plan here. Luo Feng said. The three of them found an empty bench and sat down. There was only a faint light from the scattered street lamps around them. First, we have to ensure Liang Zihans safety, Luo Feng began. Then, we need to find out the strangers identity and what the other mysterious item he mentioned is. Liang Zihan nodded. I agree, but where should we start? Luo Feng took out the treasure map and unfolded it on the bench. There are some strange markings on this treasure map. I think it might be related to that mysterious item. Zhao Jiang looked at the treasure map carefully. These markings are indeed strange, but what do they mean? Luo Feng pondered for a moment. Im not sure, but I think we should go to the places indicated by these markings to take a look. Then when do we set off? Liang Zihan asked. The sooner the better, Luo Feng said. Time waits for no man. We have to act as soon as possible. The three of them stood up and prepared to leave the park. At this moment, Feng Luos phone rang again. It was still the same unknown number. Are you ready? The man on the other end of the phone asked. Yes, Luo Feng replied nervously. Were ready. Can you tell us more information? The man smiled. Very good. Please take note that there will be an extraordinary auction at a certain place at 10 pm tomorrow. There will be an item that you might need. Auction? Where? Luo Feng quickly asked. Tomorrow, you will receive a package containing all the information you need to know. The man said. Wait, who are you? Luo Feng asked anxiously. Youll know, the man replied and hung up. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 767 - Chapter 767: Congratulations Chapter 767: Congratulations Translator: 549690339 Congratulations The next day. A package was gently placed on the table, and the three of them locked their eyes on it. Feng Luo used his fingers to gently open the bags seal. The nervousness and curiosity in his heart were intertwined. He took a deep breath and carefully opened the package. Inside the package was a neatly written letter and a stack of cryptic text. The letter read: Respected Luo Feng, Zhao Jiang, and Liang Zihan, First of all, congratulations on successfully finding Liang Zihan. But things are far from over. Everything you seek is still in the hands of others. I believe you have heard about the auction tomorrow night. There will be an item there that you might need. My task for you is to decipher the code. This will be the first step to the truth. The code contained important information about the auction, as well as clues on how to find the item. Please proceed with caution. Time is of the essence. Good luck to you. Unknown sender Feng Luo raised his eyebrows and stared at the password. These secret texts seemed obscure, but Luo Feng knew that they definitely contained important information. He scanned every letter and symbol carefully with a professional gaze, trying to find any possible clues. Zhao Jiang and Liang Zihan surrounded Luo Feng, their eyes also staring at the secret text. The three of them were excited and nervous. They knew that this moment would determine their next move. These encrypted texts look like a kind of password, Zhao Jiang said. Maybe we need to decode them to get the details. Liang Zihan nodded in agreement. Yes, I think this unknown sender must be testing us. Luo Feng thought about it silently and said, There seems to be some special rules in these encrypted texts. I want to try to decipher them. He began to study the code carefully, trying to find the pattern and clues. The letters and symbols in the code seemed to be in a mess, but Luo Feng gradually realized that they seemed to be arranged according to some kind of pattern. This could be a code. Zhao Jiang and Liang Zihan stared at Feng Luo, anticipating his breakthrough. As time passed, the atmosphere in the room became more and more tense. Finally, Feng Luos eyes lit up. He said, I have some clues. These encrypted texts seem to be encrypted in an ancient way, but I need some time to crack them. Zhao Jiang heaved a sigh of relief. Very good, Feng Luo. Continue to work hard. We will wait for your news. Liang Zihan also expressed her support. Yes, we believe that you can solve this puzzle. Feng Luo nodded and continued to study the code. He knew that time was of the essence. He had to solve this puzzle as soon as possible so that they could prepare to go to the auction. On the other side of the room, Zhao Jiang and Liang Zihan started discussing the auction tomorrow night. They knew that there would be important clues and information there, which might be the key to solving all the mysteries. We need to be fully prepared, Zhao Jiang said. Tomorrow nights auction might not be easy. We have to be careful to ensure that we dont attract unnecessary attention. Liang Zihan nodded. I agree. We must remain vigilant and not let anyone suspect our true purpose. Their discussion lasted for a while. They planned how to act at the auction and how to find the item that might be the key. Luo Feng continued to focus on deciphering the encrypted text. Small beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. This mission was full of challenges for him, but he knew that only by solving this puzzle could they take the next crucial step. Time ticked by until late at night. Feng Luo finally deciphered a portion of the code, and his eyes shone with excitement. I have some clues, he said. These secret texts seem to hint at the location and time of the auction, as well as how to find the item. We have to hurry up and prepare. Were going to the auction tomorrow night. Zhao Jiang and Liang Zihan immediately gathered around Luo Feng, eager to hear more information. Tell us, Zhao Jiang said anxiously. Luo Feng pointed at the encrypted part of the text and said, According to these clues, the auction will start at 10 pm tomorrow. The location will be an abandoned factory, located at the edge of the city. As for what exactly that item is, Im not completely sure yet, Luo Feng added. But there are some clues mentioned in the secret text that might help us find it. Zhao Jiang and Liang Zihan carefully studied the clues of Luo Fengs deciphering, trying to understand the meaning behind it. They knew that this auction might be the key to solving the mystery. They could not miss any information. Luo Feng continued to decipher the other parts of the code. At the same time, he tried to contact some friends who had experience in this field to obtain more information about the auction and possible clues. We have to be careful, Liang Zihan said. No matter what we find, we have to ensure a safe evacuation. The Universal Guardian is not an opponent to be trifled with. Feng Luo nodded. Youre right, Liang Zihan. Well be careful and avoid unnecessary conflicts. But we cant miss this opportunity. CPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 768 - Chapter 768: A Huge Factory Building Chapter 768: A Huge Factory Building Translator: 549690339 A Huge Factory Building Zhao Jiang agreed with Feng Luos words. Yes, we cant give up this opportunity, but we have to be prepared for any unexpected situations. After a heated discussion, the three of them finally decided to participate in the auction. They understood that this was their only way forward. No matter how great the risk was, they could not retreat. The auction venue was located at the edge of the city, in a once-busy but now abandoned factory. The next day. Feng Luo and the others approached in the darkness. They could see the huge factory building from afar. The windows on it looked dark and mysterious under the moonlight. In front of the factory gate, several security guards in black suits stood in a row, staring at the people who came in expressionlessly. There were many participants in the auction, all of them dressed luxuriously as they shuttled through the factory hall. The lights were dim, and only a few gorgeous chandeliers cast a faint light, illuminating the dazzling auction item display platform. Luo Feng, Zhao Jiang, and Liang Zihan wore their black suits and tried to blend in with the others. They had smiles on their faces, but their hearts were filled with nervousness and vigilance. When they entered the auction hall, they were stunned by the scene in front of them. The entire hall was luxuriously decorated. The walls were hung with expensive oil paintings, and the floor was covered with gorgeous carpets. Every step he took felt soft to the touch. On the auction stage, there were precious pieces of art and antiques, each of which was priceless. The three of them looked at a huge transparent display case. Inside the display case was a bright gem that emitted a dazzling light. Beside the gemstone was a replica of a treasure map. Luo Feng immediately recognized that this was closely related to the treasure map in their hands. It might even be the first half of the treasure map! Thats what were looking for, Feng Luo said in a low voice, his eyes fixed on the treasure map. Zhao Jiang nodded. Yes, it seems like weve come to the right place. But there are too many people here. We have to be careful and not attract unnecessary attention. Liang Zihan also looked around vigilantly. Make sure our target isnt discovered. The three of them nodded tacitly and spread out in the hall, pretending to browse through the other auction items, but always keeping an eye on each other. The auctioneer walked onto the stage and began to announce the rules and procedures of the auction with a pleasant voice. The people in the audience raised the signs in their hands and bid for all kinds of precious items. Luo Feng, Zhao Jiang, and Liang Zihan noticed that some peoples eyes were especially sharp, as if they were looking for something. They understood that the members of the Universal Guard had already infiltrated the group, and they had to be careful to avoid detection. And very quickly. The auction had reached the finale. The auctioneer smiled as he projected the item. It is rumored that this is a treasure that flowed out from the ancient empire For a moment. Luo Fengs heart raced as his gaze fell on the first half of the treasure map. The map seemed to be made of an ancient material, with a faint luster. The lines on it were clearly visible, outlining a mysterious island. The exquisite part of the treasure map was that the location of the treasure was not directly marked, but guided by a series of landmarks and passwords. He knew that without the first half of the treasure map, all their previous efforts would have been in vain. This might be their only chance to find the legendary treasure. Luo Feng looked at Zhao Jiang and Liang Zihan, using his eyes to indicate the importance of this map. Zhao Jiang nodded slightly. They understood that they could not afford to make any mistakes in this mission. Moreover, the members of the Universal Guards were likely already mixed in the crowd, so they had to maintain their vigilance at all times. The auction is about to begin, Zhao Jiang whispered to Luo Feng. His eyes were still fixed on the treasure map. We have to fight for the first half of the treasure map. Luo Feng nodded. But be careful. Dont attract unnecessary attention. Liang Zihan also interjected, Its best if we dont stick together and split up to reduce the chance of being seen through. The three of them tacitly separated, but they kept a close eye on each other. Feng Luo quietly approached the display cabinet where the treasure map was, constantly maintaining vigilance of the surrounding situation. He noticed that there were some people in the hall with particularly sharp eyes, as if they were looking for something. They were probably members of the Universal Guardian, ready to attack at the critical moment. Luo Feng cleverly blended himself into the group of wealthy people and pretended to be interested in the other auction items. These rich people were all dressed in expensive clothes and were chatting with their assistants or friends with a smile on their faces, but their eyes were shining with a cunning light. Luo Feng knew that these people were not just here to visit. They also had their own goals. The auction began. The auctioneer stood on the high platform and announced the rules and procedures with a pleasant voice. The people in the audience raised the signs in their hands and bid for all kinds of precious items. Every bid made Luo Feng so nervous that he couldnt take his eyes off them. Luo Feng glanced at the display cabinet where the treasure map was placed from time to time and found that the bright gem and the first half of the treasure map were placed on an exquisite table. The intense bidding in the auction was endless, but Luo Feng was not in a hurry to bid. He knew that now was not the time. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 769 - Chapter 769: A Staggering Number Chapter 769: A Staggering Number Translator: 549690339 A Staggering Number Suddenly, a luxurious middle-aged gentleman stood up. He wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses and looked extremely confident. He raised the bidding card in his hand to the platform where the treasure map was located. One million! Feng Luo frowned slightly, feeling worried. This middle-aged gentleman had a strong aura. It was obvious that he did not intend to give up easily. He knew that the competition in this auction would be extremely intense. Following that, a few more bidders increased their bids one after another. The price kept rising, and soon, it reached a staggering figure. Luo Fengs heart was heavy. Their funds were limited, so they couldnt raise the price at will. If they paid too much attention to it, it might arouse suspicion. Five million! The middle-aged gentleman raised his bidding card again, his voice firm. Luo Feng pondered for a moment. They had to make a move at the last moment. Otherwise, it was very likely that other bidders would discover their interest in the treasure map. At this moment, he noticed a young woman in a black suit. Her eyes were very calm, as if she had already calculated the entire situation. Six million! Luo Feng finally decided to make a move, but his voice wasnt loud. The middle-aged gentleman and the young womans eyes immediately fell on Feng Luo. They were obviously curious about this new bidder. Feng Luo pretended not to care and continued to look at the auction stage, but he was extremely nervous. The following bidding became unusually intense. Feng Luo persisted and kept raising the price, but the middle-aged gentleman and young woman didnt seem to back down. The situation was in a deadlock, and the atmosphere became more and more tense. Ten million! The middle-aged gentleman finally raised his bidding card. His voice carried a hint of unquestionable determination. Luo Feng knew that if this continued, they would not be able to win. He turned to look at Zhao Jiang and Liang Zihan, signaling them to get ready. Zhao Jiang nodded and said softly, Im ready. Liang Zihan also made an affirmative gesture. Feng Luo decided to make a final gamble. He raised his bidding card and said firmly and powerfully, 15 million! For a moment, the entire auction hall fell silent. Everyone looked at Luo Feng with their mouths agape. The middle-aged gentleman and the young woman looked incredulous, as if they had not expected someone to bid at such a high price. The auctioneer was also stunned on the spot. After a long while, he came back to his senses and announced, 15 million! Someone has bid 15 million! Luo Feng secretly rejoiced in his heart. This was their final trump card. If they failed this auction, they would completely lose that precious treasure map. At the same time, he knew that the current situation was very dangerous. The members of the Universal Guard were very likely to have sensed their existence. The young woman finally reacted and smiled coldly. 16 million! Luo Fengs heart sank to the bottom. They had already reached their limit. It would be risky to raise the price again. He took a deep breath and looked up at the treasure map, praying that he would succeed. 16 million, someone bids 16 million! The auctioneer announced. Luo Fengs eyes were as firm as iron. He knew that this moment would decide everything. He looked at Zhao Jiang and Liang Zihan. Their eyes were filled with anticipation and determination. 17 million! Luo Feng raised the bid for the last time. His voice resounded throughout the entire auction hall like thunder. The young woman frowned, clearly not expecting Luo Feng to be so tenacious. The middle-aged gentleman was silent for a moment before he finally put down his bidding card, indicating that he would withdraw from the competition. Feng Luo was delighted, but he could not let his guard down. He knew that this was only the first step. The young woman snorted coldly and put down her bidding card. However, her gaze was still locked on Luo Feng, as if she had developed a strong interest in him. The auctioneer knocked on the gavel. 17 million. This treasure map is sold to this gentleman! Feng Luo heaved a sigh of relief, but he knew that the next mission was the most important. They had to ensure the safety of the treasure map and leave this auction as soon as possible. The young woman approached Feng Luo. Her gaze was still sharp. Congratulations. This treasure map must be of special value to you. Luo Feng smiled. Thank you. Liang Zihan and Zhao Jiang also walked over. They carefully put away the treasure map and prepared to leave quickly. After the auction ended, Luo Feng, Zhao Jiang, and Liang Zihan immediately found a quiet corner and sat down to discuss their next plan. Luo Feng had mixed feelings. Although they had successfully obtained the first half of the treasure map, this was only the beginning. He knew that solving the mystery of the treasure map would be a huge challenge, and they had to be vigilant at all times, because there might be more competitors tracking their whereabouts. Zhao Jiang tried to use humor to ease the atmosphere. He smiled and said, This auction is really thrilling. Feng Luo, youre simply a natural auctioneer! Luo Feng smiled. Actually, Im a little worried too. After all, our funds are limited and we almost failed. Liang Zihan said seriously, The most important thing now is to protect the treasure map. We cant let others find out that we have the complete map. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 770 - Chapter 770: Carefully Studying the Landmarks and Passwords on the Map Chapter 770: Carefully Studying the Landmarks and Passwords on the Map Translator: 549690339 Carefully Studying the Landmarks and Passwords on the Map Zhao Jiang nodded. Yes, wed better find a safe place and study this treasure map carefully to see if we can find any clues. The three of them looked at the treasure map, which was carefully unfolded on the table. The lines and markings on it seemed to have a deep meaning and were filled with mystery. Luo Feng began to study the landmark and password on the map carefully, trying to understand the mystery behind it. Zhao Jiang took out an ancient book and began to search for relevant historical and geographical information, hoping to find some clues. Time passed quietly, and the three of them were immersed in the process of deciphering the secret. From time to time, they exchanged ideas and discoveries with each other. Their goal was the treasure, but more importantly, they hoped to uncover the mystery behind the treasure and explore its history and story. Finally, after a long period of research, they found some clues that seemed to point to a remote island. Luo Feng recorded this information on a piece of paper, his heart filled with anticipation. This island might be the location of the treasure, but they still needed more information to confirm it. Zhao Jiang closed the ancient book and said with a smile, It seems that we have some clues. The next step is to find more information to ensure that we can find the treasure. Liang Zihan nodded. But dont forget that were not the only ones chasing after the treasure. We have to be careful and be prepared to deal with potential competitors at any time. Luo Feng carefully put away the recorded clues. Understood. We have to remain vigilant and continue moving forward. And very quickly. Luo Fengs eyes were fixed on the treasure map, and all kinds of possible clues and paths kept flashing in his mind. He knew that solving the mystery of this treasure map was not just a victory in the auction, but also the beginning of an adventure. Zhao Jiang, Liang Zihan, we need to re-examine this treasure map, Feng Luo said, his tone calm and firm. His finger gently slid across the treasure map, outlining a new route that pointed to a remote island. Liang Zihan and Zhao Jiang immediately focused on Luo Feng. They both knew that in this adventure, Luo Fengs analysis and decision-making skills were their most reliable support. Zhao Jiang couldnt help but praise, Feng Luo, youre really amazing! I didnt notice these clues, but you were able to find a new path. Luo Feng smiled and shook his head. This isnt anything extraordinary. Its just the result of observation and thinking. We have to re-examine the problem. Considering everything we know, we might be able to find the right path. Liang Zihan nodded. Thats right. We cant be limited by our existing thinking framework. We must dare to break the rules and look for new clues. Luo Feng continued to explain his train of thought. According to the landmark and password on the treasure map, I believe that the treasure is not on the original route, but on this remote island. This island might be our destination, but we need more information to confirm it. The routes and markings on the treasure map seemed to have become clearer, as if they were pointing them in the right direction. Luo Feng continued, If we can find more information about this island, we might be able to confirm the exact location of the treasure. Zhao Jiang closed the ancient book. Then, whats our current mission? Luo Feng thought for a moment and then replied, We need to find an expert who knows about this island or look up relevant historical records. At the same time, we have to be careful and be prepared to deal with potential competitors. Liang Zihan added, We cant forget that this treasure map might arouse the interest of others. They might track our whereabouts. We must remain vigilant. The three of them looked at the treasure map again. This time, they had a new goal and plan. Luo Feng carefully put away the recorded clues. They knew that the following exploration would be filled with unknown challenges and opportunities. Zhao Jiang looked at Feng Luo with trust and anticipation. Feng Luo, lead us forward. Luo Feng nodded. Lets work hard together to find the treasure and solve its mystery. At the same time, we will also reveal the story and history behind it. Feng Luo frowned slightly. His mind was filled with plans and details. Everything had to be foolproof. He began to list out the plans one by one. We need to check our equipment to make sure that there wont be any problems in the wild exploration. We must prepare enough appraisal tools, mountaineering equipment, food, and water. Luo Feng continued, And we also need to prepare all kinds of emergency supplies, including first aid tools and communication equipment. We must not forget that we are heading to a remote island and may face unknown dangers. Liang Zihans eyes were fixed on the map and historical records. He said, Ill contact some experts as soon as possible to see if I can get more information about that island. At the same time, I will also look up relevant historical documents. Perhaps I can find some useful clues. The three of them had a clear division of tasks and began to move. Craftsman Zhao took out his appraisal tools and carefully examined each item to ensure that they would not have any problems when used in the wild. He had a wealth of experience and was very familiar with the maintenance of equipment. CPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 771 - Chapter 771: Setting Out to Search for Treasure Chapter 771: Setting Out to Search for Treasure Translator: 549690339 Setting Out to Search for Treasure Luo Feng checked the treasure map again and again to make sure that he didnt miss any details. He carefully folded the blueprint and placed it in a waterproof bag, just in case. Every route and every mark was their hope to advance. They could not make any mistakes. Liang Zihan was focused on reading geographical information and historical records. His fingers quickly flipped through the pages of the book, looking for possible clues. He knew that every piece of information could be the key to their success. Time passed without them realizing it, and the three of them were fully focused on their preparations. Their goal was the treasure, but more importantly, they hoped to uncover the mystery behind the treasure and explore its history and story. Liang Zihan suddenly stopped what he was doing. He found a historical document about the target island, which might contain clues about the treasure. He immediately opened the document and began to read it carefully. Zhao Jiang looked at him and asked with concern, Did you find anything? Liang Zihan frowned. This document mentions some geographical features of the island and the legends of the local residents. It seems to be a clue to the treasure. I need more time to study it. Luo Feng encouraged, Continue to work hard, Liang Zihan. Every piece of information could be helpful to us. The next day. Luo Feng, Liang Zihan, and Zhao Jiang finally set off. They drove through the mountains and forests, shuttling through different geographical environments along the way. Luo Feng gripped the steering wheel tightly and focused on driving. Sometimes it was a rugged mountain road, sometimes it was a dense forest, but he could always control the direction of the car steadily. The wheels rolled between the rocks and mud, making a dull sound. Luo Feng felt a sense of excitement and anticipation. He knew that he was getting closer and closer to the treasure. Liang Zihan sat in the front passenger seat and carefully studied the historical documents in his hands. He explored the islands past, trying to find clues related to the treasure. Along the way, he stopped to think from time to time, piecing together the pieces of information in his brain. Zhao Jiang sat in the backseat with a tool bag in his arms. His eyes flickered with anxiety and anticipation. This treasure represented the pursuit of the balance between wealth and mystery by countless people. He hoped that this adventure would bring him a sense of satisfaction. Luo Feng suddenly turned around and glanced at Liang Zihan. Did you find anything?he asked. Liang Zihan raised his head, his eyes revealing a hint of excitement. This document mentions a landmark on the island. It may be the key to us getting close to the treasure. I think were getting closer to the answer. When Zhao Jiang heard this, a trace of anticipation flashed across his eyes. Really? Are we going to find the treasure soon? Luo Feng smiled and waved his hand. Maybe I still need some time. But no matter what, we are already on the right path. Persevere, success is waiting for us. They continued to move forward, shuttling through unfamiliar regions. Mountains, lakes, and fields flashed past the window, giving them a brief but wonderful visual enjoyment. However, as time passed, they gradually felt an unusual atmosphere pervading their surroundings. Desolation and mystery became the main theme, as if countless unspeakable stories were hidden. The road became more and more rugged and was no longer flat. The trees and grass gradually became scarce, replaced by dry and bare land. Sunlight shone through the sparse clouds on the ground, as if it was an indescribable omen. The three of them began to feel nervous. They were silent, leaving only the sound of the wind blowing through the window. Luo Feng gripped the steering wheel tightly and frowned. As he drove, more and more difficulties appeared in front of them. Feng Luo stared ahead, feeling both anticipation and nervousness. Suddenly, there was a loud roar. Feng Luo slammed on the brakes. In front of him was a wide river with turbulent water. Luo Feng judged that there wouldnt be a suitable bridge to cross the river. What should we do? Zhao Jiang asked nervously. We can only try to cross the rapids.Luo Feng said without hesitation. After the three of them got out of the car, Luo Feng led them to carefully observe the possible jumping points between the trees and rocks on the shore. However, the current was fast and powerful like thunder. One wrong step and he might be washed away. Ill give it a try first. Liang Zihan volunteered. He pulled up his pants, stabilized his body, and quickly jumped over a few rocks before successfully reaching the other side. The two companions heaved a sigh of relief when they saw this. Zhao Jiang followed suit. Finally, it was Feng Luos turn. He calmly observed the changes in the flow of the river and the rocks, and accurately jumped over the rapid river step by step. After jumping over the river, they continued forward. However, the difficulty was not over. A sudden landslide blocked their way forward. Huge amounts of soil rolled down from the mountain and piled up on the road. What should we do? Zhao Jiang asked worriedly. Feng Luo squatted down and carefully observed the landslide. We can try to go around it. he suggested. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 772 - Chapter 772: Helping You Make Plans Chapter 772: Helping You Make Plans Translator: 549690339 Helping You Make Plans The three of them worked together to remove a portion of the soil and found a path that was not too steep at the edge of the landslide. However, during the process of climbing, Luo Feng suddenly felt emptiness beneath his feet. Be careful! Liang Zihan reminded loudly. Luo Feng stopped and realized that the place he had stepped on was in a hidden trap. Fortunately, they discovered it in time and did not fall into the deep pit. After a short rest, the three of them continued forward. The sun was already setting in the west, but the distance between them and the treasure was still unclear. However, the uncertain journey did not weaken their confidence. When night fell, they found a safe place to rest. Liang Zihan flipped open the document and studied it in depth. Zhao Jiang was helping to prepare dinner. There is a landmark here. Liang Zihan pointed at a page in the document and said, According to the description, its an ancient temple. Luo Feng stared at the picture on the document, his eyes revealing excitement. That might be where the treasure is! The next day, when the sun rose, Feng Luo could not wait to wake Liang Zihan and Zhao Jiang up. They hurriedly packed their luggage and then began to move in the direction Liang Zihan had pointed out. After a few hours of trekking, when they stepped onto the top of a small mountain, an abandoned and ancient temple suddenly appeared in front of them. The ruins of the temple revealed a long history. Luo Feng looked at the scene in front of him and was extremely excited. This is where the treasure is! Luo Feng said excitedly. Liang Zihan looked up at the broken roof and crumbling walls, smiling and nodding. Yes, the treasure is here. I cant believe we finally found it. Zhao Jiang sighed. Feng Luo smiled confidently and proudly at the two of them. All our hard work is finally going to pay off. He lifted his feet and walked towards the temple. However, just as he was about to approach his target, Luo Feng felt a trace of uneasiness in his heart. He did not know what this treasure was, nor did he know if he could successfully obtain it. After entering the temple, they found that the air inside was unusually heavy. An ancient aura assaulted his senses. The interior of the temple was covered in dust and cobwebs. Broken stone carvings and inscriptions were everywhere. Liang Zihan, who was walking in front, suddenly stopped. Luo Feng, come and take a look! He excitedly patted the fragment in his palm. Feng Luo walked over and took the fragment. He narrowed his eyes and examined it carefully. It was a broken piece of a bronze mirror. There were some strange symbols and pictures carved on it. This might be the clue we need to find. As Luo Feng spoke, he once again felt hope and nervousness intertwine in his heart. Liang Zihan handed the other fragments he had collected to Luo Feng. I found these in the temple.He pointed at a bag full of fragments and said. Luo Feng opened the bag and looked at the dazzling array of fragments inside. We should put these fragments together. The three of them worked together to piece the fragments together. Gradually, a complete pattern appeared in front of Luo Feng and the others. What is this? Zhao Jiang could not help but ask. Luo Feng took a deep breath and clenched his fists. This is the legendary Guardian Mirror!he said excitedly. Liang Zihan and Zhao Jiang were both surprised. Guardian Mirror? What does that mean? Liang Zihan asked. Its said that only those who have the Guardian Mirror can enter the place where the treasure is located, replied Luo Feng with a solemn expression. The three of them looked at each other, their hearts filled with anticipation and excitement. They knew that they were getting closer and closer to the treasure. At this moment, the three of them stood inside the temple, their gazes focused on the complete pattern in Luo Fengs hand. The existence of the Guardian Mirror gave them great hope, but at the same time, it also added an invisible pressure. Luo Feng stared at the Guardian Mirror, his heart burning with a desire for the secrets of the treasure. This Guardian Mirror can allow us to enter the place where the treasure is, but we still have to go through many difficulties and tests.His tone was firm and decisive. Liang Zihan nodded, excitement flashing in her eyes. As a historian, perhaps, while I obtain it, I can also reveal more secrets of ancient history. Zhao Jiang touched his lapel, which had the silversmiths medal embedded in it, and said confidently,Brother Luo Feng, dont worry! As long as there are traps that need to be solved, I will definitely be able to give you a plan. Luo Feng smiled and patted Zhao Jiangs shoulder. Liang Zihan narrowed his eyes and carefully observed every corner of the temple. According to the ancient books, the place where the treasure is located is heavily guarded. There must be many traps waiting for us. We need to proceed cautiously. The three of them didnt need to say anything and began to work together. Liang Zihan took out an ancient document and focused on studying the puzzles and clues within. Meanwhile, Zhao Jiang carefully observed the surrounding walls and ground, looking for hidden mechanisms and traps. Luo Feng walked forward decisively. The temple was filled with an ancient aura and silence, as if it was telling a story of the past. Luo Feng felt the weight of this piece of history, and his desire for the value of the treasure became even stronger. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 773 - Chapter 773: Can’t be measured by money Chapter 773: Cant be measured by money Translator: 549690339 Cant be measured by money Liang Zihan suddenly shouted excitedly, I found it! The inscription here mentioned a hint! Feng Luo turned around and stared at the ancient book in Liang Zihans hand. Tell me quickly, how do we solve this puzzle? Liang Zihan excitedly pointed at the handwriting in the book and explained, This is a map that shows the path to the treasure. We need to follow the map to find clues. Zhao Jiang was full of anticipation after hearing that. Then lets start searching according to the clues on the map! The three of them began to follow the guidance of the ancient book, passing through the ruins, stone carvings, and broken pillars. They carefully observed every detail, trying to solve the mystery hidden in the temple. Suddenly, in a corner, Luo Feng found a strange symbol. This is a symbol not mentioned on the map. He frowned and thought. Liang Zihan looked at Luo Feng. Maybe this is a trap? If its a trap, how should we deal with it? Zhao Jiang asked nervously. Luo Feng took a deep breath, his expression firm. No matter how many difficulties and traps lie ahead, I will continue forward. Luo Feng shifted his gaze away from the strange symbols and focused on a door in the deepest part of the temple. This door was integrated with the surrounding stone walls without the slightest gap. It was impossible to see what treasure was hidden inside. This door is the final checkpoint. Feng Luo said, his tone revealing a hint of excitement and nervousness. Liang Zihan followed closely behind him and approached the door to observe carefully. He carefully touched the lines on the door and gently tapped each part with his fingers. Suddenly, he stopped, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. I found it! Liang Zihan said excitedly, Theres a faint reflection on this door. Zhao Jiang also joined in the observation, rubbing the faint reflection with his hand. He let his finger slide over the protruding words and suddenly pressed down hard. After a crisp crack, the entire door began to move slowly. Luo Feng, Liang Zihan, and Zhao Jiang immediately took a few steps back to avoid being caught by the door. The door opened silently, and what greeted their eyes was a spacious and deep hall. The walls and floor were inlaid with gorgeous gemstones, emitting an alluring glow. However, the most eye-catching thing was the huge treasure chest in the middle of the hall. It was engraved with complicated and ancient symbols. We finally found the location of the treasure! Luo Feng muttered excitedly. The three of them walked into the hall and started discussing the treasure chest. They tried to solve the puzzle of the symbols, but every attempt ended in failure. This looks like the final mechanism.Liang Zihan frowned. We need more clues. Luo Feng looked around but did not find any other clues. However, just as they were feeling helpless, Luo Feng suddenly noticed a huge painting on the wall. The painting depicted a mysterious and powerful mage, and behind her was a huge device similar to a treasure chest. Perhaps this painting can give us some inspiration.Luo Feng turned to Zhao Jiang and Liang Zihan. Lets study it together. The three of them gathered in front of the painting and carefully observed every detail. They noticed that the mage in the painting was holding a strange staff. There was a device similar to the symbol on the treasure chest on the top of the staff. Maybe this device is the key. Liang Zihan pointed at the magic staff in the Magicians hand and said, I think we need to find a similar magic staff. Zhao Jiang nodded. Then lets search the temple. Maybe well find something. Luo Feng began to search around for a staff that looked similar to the one in the painting. Just as he was about to give up, his gaze fell on a stone platform. There was an ancient staff on the stone platform, and the top of it was equipped with the same symbol as the treasure chest. I found it! Luo Feng said excitedly. The three of them hurriedly returned to the hall and inserted their staffs into the device above the treasure chest. Then, countless lights flashed around the treasure chest, and dense and complicated rune patterns appeared. Looks like we did the right thing! Liang Zihan said happily. Craftsman Zhao gripped the silversmith badge on his chest tightly and smiled proudly and confidently. The treasure chest finally opened slowly, emitting a dazzling light. It was filled with precious treasures and ancient documents. We succeeded! Luo Feng said excitedly. Luo Feng and the others excitedly put the treasures they had obtained into their bags and prepared to leave the temple. They talked to each other on the way back. This is really exciting! We actually found the treasure! Liang Zihan said excitedly. Yes, we finally solved all the mysteries. Zhao Jiang said happily. Luo Feng was immersed in his own thoughts. He understood that this trip not only meant a huge commission, but more importantly, he had learned a lot of stories and history behind the treasure. To an experienced appraiser, the value of this treasure could not be measured by money. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 774 - Chapter 774: A Brand New Ability Chapter 774: A Brand New Ability Translator: 549690339 A Brand New Ability When they returned to the city, Luo Feng felt a familiar and rich aura behind him. He turned around and saw Liang Zihan standing behind him with a bank transfer slip in her hand. This is the 50 million as your commission.Liang Zihan said excitedly, Youre really amazing! Luo Feng took the bank transfer slip and looked at the huge amount on it. He smiled slightly. Thank you for your generosity. Feng Luo knew that his appraisal skills were priceless, but he also understood that sometimes money could become a way to deal with gratitude that couldnt be expressed in words. He was very happy to be able to help Liang Zihan find the treasure and obtain a generous reward from it. After returning to the city, Luo Feng and Liang Zihan parted ways. After returning to the city, Luo Feng felt extremely tired. He planned to have a good rest and enjoy this hard-earned success. The moment he pushed open the door, he suddenly felt a violent dizziness. He covered his eyes with his hands, trying to shake off the dizziness. However, when he slowly moved his hand away, he found a strange light in front of him. The ray of light became more and more intense as it passed by Luo Feng, as if it had swallowed the entire world. He couldnt help but feel fear and look around at a loss. Just as Feng Luo was looking around, he suddenly realized that the dizziness was gradually weakening. He tentatively focused his gaze on a vase beside him. Sure enough, the strange light spread out from the vase. Feng Luo was secretly surprised. He realized that when he focused on a certain item, this light could actually let him see the true value of it. In the past, he only relied on experience and intuition when appraising treasures, but now this light seemed to have opened up a whole new world for him. However, as excitement and curiosity welled up in his heart, Luo Feng quickly realized that this power was not that easy to control. If he lost control of it, he might not be able to use his eyes normally anymore. Thus, Luo Feng tried his best to suppress the excitement in his heart and tried to remain calm. He began to focus on observing the items around him and control this power within an acceptable range. When Luo Feng turned his gaze to an ancient book, the ray of light spread out again. He saw the words and pictures hidden in the ancient book and could even feel the historical value contained in it. Feng Luos heart skipped a beat. He realized that this ray of light would become a powerful weapon in the field of appraisals. However, what followed was a series of headaches and dizziness. Every time Luo Feng focused on an item, that power would surge out of the item and return to his body in an even stronger form. This reaction forced Feng Luo to give up on observing and rest for a while to alleviate the symptoms. And very quickly. As Luo Feng successfully controlled the power of the Appraisal Vision, he realized that this ability allowed him to see items completely differently. He could see some details and characteristics that ordinary people could not detect. In an antique shop, Feng Luo looked around excitedly. There were all kinds of antiques, paintings, and porcelain on display. Each of them was a treasure that hid infinite treasures. Im so lucky to have such a special ability! Luo Feng muttered to himself. He began to focus on observing the antiques that were regarded as ordinary items. When Luo Feng turned his gaze to a porcelain vase, the ray of light once again spread out from it. He saw the patterns and patterns hidden inside the vase and could even sense the historical value contained within. This made Luo Feng ecstatic. He decided to put this discovery into practice. He began to observe the various porcelain, calligraphy, jade, and other treasures placed around him. This painting should be an imitation of a work from the Tang Dynasty, but its not so easy to identify the authenticity. Feng Luo was focused on a landscape painting on the wall. The Appraisal Vision allowed him to see the signature and seal that were faintly visible in the painting. He carefully touched the surface of the painting with his fingers, trying to feel the historical aura contained in it. When he closed his eyes, the Appraisal Vision came into play. Sceneries of mountains, rivers, flowers, and birds appeared in his mind, displaying their true colors and spirit. Luo Feng had never seen these works of art so clearly before. At the same time, he could feel the artists understanding and expression of the beauty of nature. This jade is actually an accessory inlaid with precious gems! Luo Feng looked at the jade on the counter in surprise and thought to himself. In the eyes of others, that jade pendant was just an ordinary jade pendant, but the Appraisal Skill allowed Feng Luo to see the treasure hidden within. He gradually realized that this ray of light not only brought about the value of the item itself, but also an understanding of history and art. Luo Feng was proud of his special ability. However, as time passed, Luo Feng started to feel tired and dizzy. This power seemed to be constantly consuming his energy. He realized that he needed to rest to readjust the energy balance in his body. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 775 - Chapter 775: The Discoveries of Returning to the Old Place Chapter 775: The Discoveries of Returning to the Old Place Translator: 549690339 The Discoveries of Returning to the Old Place He looked around and found a resting area in a corner of the shop. Luo Feng walked over and sat down, closing his eyes. I cant let my guard down. I need to slowly master this power. Luo Feng said to himself. Even so, his heart was filled with anticipation and desire for the future. Feng Luo returned to his old mansion. Pushing open the wooden door, Luo Feng stepped into the once familiar courtyard. The sunlight shone through the ancient pavilion, casting mottled shadows, creating a quiet and quaint atmosphere. The air was filled with the smell of flowers and soil, bringing up memories that were deeply buried in Luo Fengs heart. This was the first time he had set foot on this home after leaving his hometown for many years. Time had passed, but he could still feel the unique charm of this place. Luo Feng quietly stepped onto the stone path, his gaze wandering around the houses. He remembered the people who grew up with him, but he did not know how they were doing now. My father once told me that the familys treasures were buried here. Luo Feng couldnt help but think of the words father left for him. He walked into a spacious and quaint room. Every corner exuded history and warmth. Paintings, furnishings, sculptures, and other works of art that had been sealed for a long time were quietly displayed, as if they were telling the story of their former glory. During this process, Luo Feng couldnt help but activate his appraisal ability again. When he stopped in front of an ancient landscape painting, the ray of light spread out from it again. He could see the subtle hidden in the depths of the painting and feel the artists ultimate pursuit of natural beauty. This is the work of my father! Luo Feng was pleasantly surprised to find a line of familiar handwriting at the bottom corner. He touched the surface of the painting in advance and tried to feel the historical aura contained in it. As he closed his eyes, the Appraisal Vision began to take effect. This landscape painting displayed more realistic and concrete colors and expressions in his mind. Every detail was so clear that it was unbelievable. It was as if the artist was standing right in front of Feng Luo. This experience filled Feng Luo with a yearning for art, history, and family heritage. He deeply understood that it wasnt just the value of the items that attracted him. It was more about the stories and emotions behind these artworks. However, when Luo Feng came back to his senses, he found himself sitting in an unfamiliar corner. He touched his forehead and felt a trace of sweat dripping down. Perhaps I was too focused in this environment. Luo Feng took a deep breath and stood up. He decided to find a comfortable place to rest for a while, so he walked into another room. Feng Luo walked into the house and saw that the walls were filled with all kinds of exotic antiques and rare treasures. The furniture that decorated the room also looked new. The bookshelves were filled with books that he had collected in the past. Among them, there were many classic works that recorded rare cultural relics and appraisal techniques. He took a deep breath and prepared to re-examine these precious materials. Luo Feng stood quietly in front of the bookshelf, picking up books and flipping through them. His hand gently touched the cover of each book, as if he could feel the wisdom and history contained in the book. Memories flooded his mind, and Luo Feng couldnt help but laugh. He continued to flip through the precious materials and found that there were many cultural relics that he had encountered or heard of during the treasure hunt. Every book made Feng Luo immersed in it, causing him to think about history and art on a deeper level. Over the years, I have never stopped looking for and identifying cultural relics in every corner. But Ive always been clear that this isnt just for the pursuit of wealth, but to protect, inherit, and display these precious cultural heritages. He recalled the scene when his father brought him to search for treasures when he was young. Those experiences filled with adventures and surprises had strengthened his love for the treasure appraisal industry. Luo Feng stared at the old box. It was quietly placed in the corner. Its rusty exterior exuded an aura of vicissitudes, as if it had been forgotten for a long time. Curiosity drove him over and carefully opened the dusty lid. The moment the lid was opened, Feng Luos eyes lit up. The box was filled with the records of his early pursuit of treasure appraisal technology and a mysterious stone. He picked up the stone in surprise and examined it carefully. It had strange patterns and deep colors, as if it hid endless secrets. Memories suddenly flooded his mind. Luo Feng missed the passion and desire to explore the unknown when he was young. At that time, he followed his father around the world and learned a lot of precious and unique knowledge in the process of treasure hunting. What is this stone? he muttered to himself. A trace of excitement rose in Feng Luos heart. He carefully placed the mysterious stone back into the box and then gently took out the book. It was an ancient book covered in dust, and every page had traces of time. Luo Feng carefully opened it and flipped through it page by page. The yellowed paper was filled with ancient and strange words. It took him a lot of effort to barely make out a few words. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! Chapter 776 - Chapter 776: Can ‘t Give Up Here Chapter 776: Can t Give Up Here Translator: 549690339 Cant Give Up Here This was a practical record of the appraisal technique. It described some of the problems and solutions that appraisers encountered in actual combat. Luo Feng took a deep breath. He knew that this book was of great value to him. Inheriting his fathers legacy and becoming an outstanding appraiser had always been his dream, and this book would undoubtedly become an indispensable guide on his path to success. He carefully read the various appraisal techniques recorded in the book and marked a few of the seemingly particularly important and challenging questions. He decided to study them properly and verify the feasibility of these methods in practice. Luo Feng carefully placed the Book of Spiritual Light flat on the table and carefully observed every page with mottled ink and messy handwriting. He looked at it carefully, trying to find any clues. However, after a few minutes of observation, Luo Feng was still confused. This book did not seem to give him any enlightenment. There was nothing inside, no words or pictures. Just as Feng Luo was about to give up in disappointment, his eyes suddenly lit up. A golden light seeped out of the book, like a faint starlight shining in the dark night. Feng Luos eyes widened as he stared at the pages. Just as he was thinking about what was going on, a blurry image began to appear. He could see an ancient abandoned city, and a dilapidated building in a distant corner. What is this? Luo Feng was curious. He tried to touch the page with his hand, but he only touched the cold and hard paper. His line of sight could not penetrate the solid boundary and see the world outside the page. He slid his finger across the page, trying to turn to the next page to see if he could continue to observe other scenes. However, no matter how hard he tried, there was no reaction. This page seemed to be the only one that could produce light and images. Feng Luo was stunned for a moment, then he began to think about the meaning behind this strange phenomenon. Could it be that this [Book of Spiritual Light] had the ability to improve ones appraisal ability? Or was this special ability just a coincidence? He shifted his gaze to the other appraisal tools and artifacts on the table. These tools included microscopes, magnifying glasses, and various reference materials for deciphering ancient texts and pictures. Luo Feng was curious to know if there were any other items that were related to the secret hidden in the Book of Spiritual Light. Luo Feng picked a ceramic object and observed it. He stared at it, trying to trigger the same phenomenon. However, after he tried his best to stare at it, there was no change. Feeling depressed, Feng Luo began to doubt his own thoughts. Perhaps it was just an illusion, or there was nothing special about the book. He began to consider whether he needed to try other methods to verify this question. Just as he was thinking, he suddenly saw a blurry paragraph of text appear on the page. Those were the ancient and peculiar words written in the Book of Spiritual Light, like a long-forgotten secret language. Luo Feng sat up straight excitedly. This meant that he had indeed discovered some key information! Not only did this book have the ability to improve ones Appraisers Vision, but it might also contain even more precious secrets. He opened his notebook and wrote down the letters. Then, he began to match them with the questions he had marked earlier. Perhaps these words would reveal the seemingly important and challenging appraisal techniques. Luo Feng stared at the few ancient and strange words, and a strong curiosity surged in his mind. He knew that these words might hide the key techniques of appraising treasures, but he also realized that it was not easy to understand these secrets. After calming down, Luo Feng picked up a magnifying glass and carefully observed these blurry letters. He matched the questions in the notebook with these words one by one, trying to solve the puzzles contained in them. Just as he was concentrating on his thoughts, Luo Feng suddenly felt his vision blur. Intense scenes began to intertwine in front of him, making it almost impossible for him to distinguish between reality and illusion. Luo Feng tried his best to control his thoughts and eyes, hoping to stop this newly discovered power. But it was futile. The blurry and intense scene before his eyes became more and more chaotic and distorted. Feng Luo felt dizzy and panicked. He knew that if he didnt hurry up and recover his vision, he might never be able to go back. He quickly shifted his gaze, trying to find a stable focal point. However, no matter how hard he tried, the scenes were still chaotic and intertwined, completely losing their clarity. Luo Feng realized in horror that he seemed to have fallen into some kind of danger. The secret power contained in this [Book of Spiritual Light] might be beyond his control. In a moment of desperation, Luo Feng desperately tried to think of a solution. Just as he was disheartened, a firm belief surged into his heart. I cant give up! Luo Feng gritted his teeth. Although the scene before him was still blurry, he decided to move forward. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 777 - Chapter 777: Records of Early Works Chapter 777: Records of Early Works Translator: 549690339 Records of Early Works He adjusted his breathing and tried to calm himself down by taking a deep breath. With every breath, Luo Feng felt a powerful energy flowing through his body. This energy gradually stabilized and gradually fused with the scene before him. Luo Feng narrowed his eyes and focused on the process, determined to fully integrate himself into it. As time passed, Luo Fengs vision gradually became clearer. He saw the ancient abandoned city, and the dilapidated buildings began to become clearer. Luo Feng was extremely excited. He finally felt the power contained in the Book of Spiritual Light. He understood that this book was not a simple collection of books, but a history that inspired people to work hard and reveal the truth. Therefore, Luo Feng spent a lot of time every day cultivating. He was no longer bothered by those blurry scenes and focused on learning various skills and combat techniques. Through observing a large number of actual combat videos and imitating the movements of experts, he gradually comprehended some of the profound mysteries hidden in the Spiritual Light Book. Luo Feng realized that he was already proficient in some skills and could use them flexibly in actual combat. A few days later. Feng Luo took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and relaxed. Then, he began to try various methods to absorb the spiritual energy in the antiques. Sometimes, he placed his palm on the antique and focused his mind. Sometimes, he would use his Appraisers Eye to examine the wisps of spiritual energy floating inside the antiques. No matter what method he used, Luo Feng would try his best to find the most effective way to absorb spiritual energy. After many experiments and conclusions, he gradually figured out some tricks. Every time he successfully absorbed a trace of spiritual energy, his body would undergo a subtle change. Gradually, Luo Feng found that he was able to use some skills with ease and could use them flexibly in actual combat. He incorporated these skills into his cultivation plan and continued to improve. After returning to his room, Luo Feng opened the Book of Spiritual Light again and cast his gaze in. It jumped on the page. As time passed, he gained a deeper understanding of the secrets within the Book of Spiritual Light. He gradually realized that his Appraisal Vision was not a simple ability, but a mysterious connection with antiques. Through observation and learning, he explored the hidden profoundness within. Every time he successfully absorbed spiritual power, he felt that his strength was constantly increasing. The blurry scenes also became clear. Luo Feng stared at the Book of Spiritual Light and thought about how to improve his Appraisal Vision. During this process, he slowly got rid of the trouble of those blurry scenes in the past and focused on learning various skills and combat techniques. Cultivation had become an indispensable part of Luo Fengs life. Luo Feng closed his eyes quietly and muttered in his heart, 111 work hard to cultivate and improve my Appraisers Vision, and Ill unleash it to the extreme.He firmly believed that the power he sought was in the near future. And very quickly. Feng Luo also ended his day of cultivation and went to sort out the collection left behind by the old man at home. In the process of tidying up, Luo Feng accidentally discovered two antiques. These two antiques looked ordinary, but when he observed them carefully, he found that they were very similar to Bardal Kings works. Feng Luo was surprised and decided to study the history and value of these two antiques. Luo Feng looked at the two antiques that were similar to Bardahl Kings works, and the surroundings were filled with a faint glow. He used his Appraiser Vision, and traces of ling power entered his eyes, clearly reflected in his eyes. Under the reflection of the spiritual energy, exquisite and detailed marks and patterns appeared on the antique. The lines seemed to have been sculpted by time, shining with a mysterious and beautiful light under the light. Luo Feng was immersed in his observation, and a wave of shock rose in his heart. He realized that these two antiques were probably part of a long-lost collection of Bardal Kings early works. If these are indeed the works of Bardal King, then they will have extremely high artistic value!Luo Feng thought. Deciding to investigate the origins and value of these two antiques, Feng Luo set off for the famous library. The library was brightly lit, displaying all kinds of rare antiques. Is there any information about Bardal King here?Luo Feng asked the library staff. The staff member pointed to a study room. Sir, please go over there to look for information. If you need any help, please let me know. Feng Luo left the counter and went to the study. The room was filled with ancient books and research documents, as if it was a treasure trove of history. He looked around, searching for information related to Bardal King. Finally, in a thick ancient book, he found records of Bardal King and his early works. So these two antiques are indeed the Hand of Bardal King! Luo Feng was filled with surprise. This ancient book recorded in detail the footprints of Badar Kings early creation period and the works owned by collectors all over the world. Luo Feng flipped through the pages one by one, looking for information about these two antiques. CPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 778 - Chapter 778: Feeling Exhausted Chapter 778: Feeling Exhausted Translator: 549690339 Feeling Exhausted Finally, in a corner of the book, he found a record of these two antiques. They were two precious works of art made by Badar King in his early creative period. This is really an unexpected harvest! Luo Fengs heart was filled with excitement. Luo Feng focused on Bardal Kings early works, savoring the uniqueness of them in detail. The spirit energy that was emitted from the antiques gradually spread out, making him feel waves of excitement. Every line in Badar Kings work was carefully thought out and precise. He used sculpting techniques to describe every detail so vividly that it was as if he could see the emotional fluctuations in the eyes of the characters in the work. Luo Feng stared at the painting, and his heart was filled with power. He could feel the emotions flowing through the swordsmans body, as if he was in that world. This is the best work Ive created so far!Luo Feng muttered to himself. Appraiser and ling power absorption also played an important role. By absorbing the spiritual energy flowing out of the antiques, Luo Feng made himself more focused and sharp. He could see the emotions and meaning contained in every line. Suddenly, a familiar yet unfamiliar voice entered Feng Luos ears.Young man, you are passionate about art. Feng Luo turned around and saw a kind old man standing beside him. The old man exuded an ancient and deep aura, as if he could turn back time at any time. Who are you? Why did he appear here? Luo Feng asked in surprise. The old man smiled and said,l am Bardal King. Feng Luo widened his eyes and looked at the old man in disbelief. Bardal King smiled kindly and continued, 1 realize that you have a special eye and understanding of my work. The power of silence in your creation is what I have been pursuing. Although Feng Luo was a little confused, he still couldnt help but ask,How did you know of my existence? Young man, Bardal King patted Luo Fengs shoulder lightly. The reason you can see the details of my work is because you have the Appraiser Vision. Feng Luo was stunned. He had never revealed to anyone that he possessed the Appraisers Vision. How did this old man know? Dont be surprised. Im dead, Bardal King said gently. Its not difficult for a soul to see the present world. Feng Luo was shocked and honored. Young man, you are my last successor. I hope you can inherit my artistic heritage and create your own glory. Bardal King said earnestly. Yes. Luo Feng nodded with a firm gaze. I will work hard to inherit your artistic heritage and carry it forward. Bardal King smiled and left Feng Luos side, leaving behind a trace of spiritual energy. Luo Feng stared in the direction where Bardal King had left, and endless emotions welled up in his heart. Although he already possessed a special ability like Appraiser Vision, he had always been at a loss as to how to better utilize and improve this ability. However, after studying Bardal Kings work in depth, Luo Feng suddenly realized that he had a new understanding of the method to improve his Appraisal Vision. He carefully observed each painting, feeling the emotions and meaning contained in it. As he gained a deeper understanding of the work, spiritual power began to flow out of the painting. Luo Feng was pleasantly surprised to find that as long as he focused on sensing the inner meaning of the antiques, he could absorb spiritual energy from them to improve his appraisal skills. This was an exciting and surprising discovery. He was immersed in the antiques, and the spiritual power in his body was constantly surging. Every absorption made him feel more acute and focused. He could almost see through the true value of every line and detail. Luo Feng gradually forgot about time. In this isolated world, he was completely immersed in the artistic atmosphere. Every time he absorbed spiritual power, he felt that he was closer to Bardal Kings realm. Suddenly, Feng Luo felt a powerful energy surge into his heart. He raised his head, and a dazzling ball of light appeared in front of him. The ball of light emitted an extremely intense spiritual energy, as if it could envelop the entire space. Feng Luo was extremely excited because he knew that this was the peak performance of his appraisal ability. He reached out to touch the ball of light and immediately felt a powerful and warm energy enter his body. Luo Feng felt as if he was standing in an endless sea of knowledge. Everything became so clear. Through this spiritual energy absorption, Luo Feng had a deeper understanding and grasp of the ability to appraise treasures. He understood that not only could he see the true value of an item, but he could also improve his ability by absorbing spiritual power. After a whole day of research and absorbing spiritual energy, Luo Feng felt physically and mentally exhausted. He decided to go to the market to relax and relax. When they arrived at the market, Luo Feng saw a crowd of people walking around. The stall was filled with all kinds of antiques and artworks. The dazzling array of goods made Luo Fengs eyes dizzy. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 779 - Chapter 779: Hope to Find Something Special Chapter 779: Hope to Find Something Special Translator: 549690339 Hope to Find Something Special All kinds of items, big and small, were displayed on the stalls. From mahogany furniture to ancient relics to exquisite porcelain utensils, every exhibit revealed a strong historical atmosphere. Luo Fengs gaze was attracted by an ancient Roval Seal that was decorated with gorgeous decorations and inlaid with precious gems. He walked closer to the stage and carefully savored the ancient aura emitted by the Royal Seal. This Royal Seal seems to have been embedded with a rare gem. A voice suddenly entered Feng Luos ears. Feng Luo raised his head and saw a middle-aged man in luxurious clothes standing beside him. The man stared at the Royal Seal, his eyes filled with greed. Sir, may I take a look? The man asked Luo Feng politely. Feng Luo frowned slightly. He didnt like people staring at antiques too greedily, especially those who harbored ill intentions. But out of courtesy, he still nodded. The man carefully examined the Royal Seal for a moment before revealing a satisfied smile.This Royal Seal is indeed extraordinary. The gemstone embedded in it is an otherworldly object. If youre willing to sell it to me, I can give you a very high price. Feng Luo didnt answer. Instead, he stared coldly at the man. Through his Appraisal Vision, he could see the true value of the Royal Seal. He did not treat it as an item on the market. Sir, this is not mine. It belongs to the shop owner. Luo Feng said indifferently. The mans expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his smile.Oh, then you must know its value, right? If you have other rare antiques that you need to appraise, I can help you appraise them. Feng Luo heard the mockery in the mans words and sneered in his heart. Thank you for your kindness. Ive already said that this isnt mine. Luo Feng replied calmly. At the same time, the shop owner walked out and glared at the man.This is something from my shop. I dont need anyone to appraise it for me! The man looked embarrassed and left under everyones gaze. Feng Luo turned around nonchalantly and continued to stroll around the market. He carefully observed the trivial matters in the streets and alleys and interacted indirectly with the people around him. He saw an old man in front of a stall discussing a piece of art in a low voice, and his tone revealed his interest in the story behind the art. Feng Luo came to the old mans side and asked with a smile,ls there anything special about this artwork? When the old man heard Feng Luos question, his expression lit up and he said enthusiastically, This artwork is the work of a famous painter. It carries a profound philosophy and sentiment. In my opinion, it is a priceless treasure! Feng Luo listened to the old mans description and saw the profound meaning behind the artwork. He felt that he had taken another step forward in the world of art. As he strolled through the market, Luo Feng secretly made up his mind to maximize his understanding of appraising. He hoped that through his own efforts, he could let more people realize the infinite value behind antiques. Feng Luo glanced at an old woman who was setting up a stall. She was holding a few tattered ancient books in her hands. The pages were yellowish and emitted a faint scholarly smell. These ancient books were not eye-catching, but Luo Feng could sense the historical value they contained. He approached the stall and opened one of the ancient books with a smile. The pages recorded the legends of the starry sky and the various inheritances of the ancestors wisdom. It was amazing. Are these yours? Luo Feng asked curiously. The old woman had a complicated expression on her face as she whispered,Yes, these are the precious treasures left behind by my ancestors. But now that my family is under some financial pressure, I want to sell them to ease the pressure. Luo Fengs heart skipped a beat. He deeply acknowledged the cultural and historical value behind the ancient books. These inheritances represented the wisdom of a family, a race, and even the entire human society. If you are willing, please tell me the reason why you want to sell these ancient books. Perhaps I can give you some advice and help you find a better way out. Luo Feng gently suggested. The old woman raised her head, a glimmer of hope flashing in her eyes. Are you willing to listen to my story? The old woman asked softly. Luo Feng nodded, indicating for her to continue. The old woman slowly recounted the glorious history of her family. Her ancestor was a famous scholar in ancient times. He left behind many precious documents, manuscripts, and books. However, with the passage of time and the change of times, these precious legacies were gradually forgotten. Now, the old woman wanted to sell these precious ancient books in exchange for some financial support. She also hoped that someone could truly understand the cultural value contained in these inheritances. After hearing this, Feng Luo stood in the crowd and scanned the various books placed on the stall by the old lady. He carefully examined the covers and pages of each book, hoping to find something special. Among the books on display, some were historical and literary works, while others were religious classics and scholarly philosophy. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 780 - Chapter 780: I’ll Sell It to You Chapter 780: Ill Sell It to You Translator: 549690339 Ill Sell It to You These books might not have much value in todays society, but they were extremely important to Luo Feng. He suddenly noticed a booklet with an ordinary-looking cover. He reached out and picked it up gently. He opened it and found that it was an ordinary collection of poems. Just as Luo Feng was about to put it back, a golden light flashed from the page. This made Luo Feng stop curiously. This poetry collection looks very ordinary, but why does it have such a special glow? Luo Feng thought to himself. Just as he was wondering if he should go deeper, a young woman approached the stall. Old lady, how much is this poem collection? The woman asked with a smile. The old woman replied, This poem costs two hundred. The woman nodded disappointedly and quickly turned to leave. The old woman shook her head and sighed. Then, he took out a very worn-out book from the box. The cover was yellowed and even a little torn. Feng Luos eyes lit up. He felt that this book seemed to be different from the other ancient books. Feng Luo quickly took the old book from the old womans hands. He flipped through a few pages, but he didnt see any words. However, he could feel that this book contained an ancient power. This is a very special book.Feng Luo raised his head and stared at the old woman. May I ask where you got this book? The old woman smiled. It was my grandmothers legacy. I dont usually pay much attention to it and only carry it with me. I decided to sell it today because I saw that you were so interested in books. Feng Luo was suddenly filled with curiosity. May I ask who your grandmother is? This book looks very old. The old woman frowned. I dont know much about her. She passed away when I was still very young. There was no information about her at home. Feng Luo carefully took the tattered book and examined it under the light. He stared at the page as if he was looking for some special clue. There were no words on the page, only a dull color. Feng Luo frowned slightly. He knew that this book must be hiding some kind of secret. The old woman looked at Luo Feng carefully checking the books, and her expression was a little nervous. The others inadvertently looked at Feng Luo, wondering why he was interested in such an old book. Feng Luo took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and used his Appraisal Vision. All of a sudden, he felt a powerful spiritual energy surge out of the book and attack his body. Luo Feng stared at the blurry line of words on the page. He was excited and curious. He used his Appraiser Vision and tried his best to see those four words clearly. Under the reflection of the light, the words seemed to have some signs and gradually became clear. Luo Fengs eyes flashed with excitement. Bardal King Manuscript! These four words made Feng Luo feel a sense of shock. The Badar King Manuscript was a rather famous book on the history of treasure, widely praised in the academic and treasure world. Luo Fengs heart raced. He had finally found a clue! A hint of nervousness flashed across Feng Luos face, and his eyes were a little flustered. He could feel the old womans gaze on him, and he felt a little uneasy. The old woman looked at Feng Luo and asked worriedly,Whats wrong? You dont look right. Luo Feng tried to calm himself down and smiled as if nothing had happened. Its nothing. Its just that this manuscript reminded me of something. The old woman frowned and looked at Feng Luo in confusion. Are you afraid of this manuscript? Luo Feng shook his head lightly, trying to maintain his composure. Feng Luos heart tightened. He definitely couldnt let anyone know about the Appraiser. However, the phenomenon he had just revealed was too obvious. With this thought in mind, Luo Feng immediately half-closed his eyes and pursed his lips slightly, pretending to be uncomfortable. In the old womans eyes, he was trying his best to maintain a smile, but it was difficult to hide the painful expression on his face. The old woman observed Feng Luo worriedly. When she heard his words, her expression changed and she immediately said,Are you too tired? Quickly rest for a while. Luo Feng waved his hand and forced a smile. Thank you for your concern. However, this manuscript brought about some discomfort.He deliberately avoided the old womans gaze. Feng Luo tried to calm himself down. He pretended to be weak and asked the old woman, This book..How much? The old woman frowned slightly and revealed a hint of hesitation. She pondered in her heart. Based on Luo Fengs reaction just now, he seemed to have a special interest in this manuscript. She had an idea and decided to sell the book to Luo Feng. The old woman smiled and nodded. This book is old and no one is interested in it. Ill sell it to you. Feng Luo heaved a sigh of relief when he heard the old womans words. At the same time, he pretended to be relaxed and said, Thank you for your kindness. However, he was filled with joy. To an appraiser, this was an unexpected gain. Although he couldnt use his Appraiser Vision to determine its value, his rich experience and intuition would help him make the right judgment. The old woman accepted the reward. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 781 - Chapter 781: Record Every Details Chapter 781: Record Every Details Translator: 549690339 Record Every Details After she received the money, she looked at Luo Feng and smiled mysteriously.Young man, although this manuscript has been around for a long time, the secrets within it are not something that ordinary people can understand. Study it well. Luo Feng smiled and put away the manuscript. He turned around and prepared to leave. He knew that this old woman was probably an old connoisseur. There must be a deeper meaning in her words. As the seasons changed, the ground was covered in thick snow. The winter sun shone on Luo Fengs house, bringing warmth and tranquility to the entire house. Feng Luo was tidying up the study when an old yellow piece of paper suddenly fell out of an old book. He was surmised to find that it was a manuscript from the early Ming dynasty. which was densely filled with ancient notes and poems. Feng Luo grabbed the manuscript and looked at it carefully under the sunlight. Although the paper had turned yellow, the handwriting was still clear. He flipped open the manuscript and couldnt help but be attracted by the words on it. These poems and ancient notes seemed to have been left behind by a scholar. A strong sense of curiosity welled up in his heart. He wanted to know the story behind this manuscript. After many years of experience in appraising treasures, Feng Luo realized that this manuscript might be extraordinary. He decided to preserve the manuscript before studying it. He found a waterproof box in the study and carefully placed the manuscript inside. Then, he continued to tidy up the study. However, the words in the manuscript kept appearing in his mind. Feng Luo had an idea. He wanted to use the Appraisal to explore the value of this manuscript and the story behind it. He calmed down, closed his eyes, and began to use his Appraisal Vision. In the darkness, the figure of a scholar in a gorgeous ancient costume suddenly appeared. He danced and wrote beautiful poems with a brush in his hand. Luo Feng was intoxicated by this beautiful poem. As the singing and dancing gradually faded away, Luo Feng opened his eyes again. He realized that he had returned to the real world and felt a powerful spiritual power surge into his body. It turned out that the manuscript contained the ancient literatis understanding and pursuit of poetry, art, and life. This made Luo Feng even more convinced that this manuscript was extraordinary. He decided to continue his research, hoping to uncover the secret behind it. A few days later, in the middle of the night, Feng Luo sat at his desk and carefully read the manuscript. Every stroke piqued his interest and curiosity. Luo Feng was immersed in the world of the manuscript. His eyes were attracted by the words on the manuscript and he completely ignored everything around him. Suddenly, he realized that information about the author of the manuscript and the story behind it might help him better understand these poems and ancient notes. He decided to find out more about the background of this scholar. However, when he turned on his phone and was about to search the Internet, he realized that there was no Internet equipment in his room. He looked at the empty table in the dark in surprise, and a sense of defeat welled up in his heart. Luo Feng recalled the blizzard a few days ago and guessed that it might have affected the surrounding network infrastructure. Now that he was isolated in this internet-free space, he became anxious. Not willing to give up just like that, Luo Feng decided to ask his good friend Zhang Chen for help. Zhang Chen was a technical expert. He had a computer at home and could connect to the Internet. Perhaps he could help find information about the author of the early Ming Dynasty manuscripts. Feng Luo dialed Zhang Chens number. A familiar voice came from the other end of the phone.Hello, who is it? Zhang Chen, its me, Luo Feng. I need your help with something very important, Luo Feng said anxiously. Luo Feng? Whats so urgent? Zhang Chen could hear the urgency in Feng Luos words. I recently found a manuscript from the early Ming Dynasty in an ancient book. Its filled with poems and ancient notes. I wanted to find information about the author, but there was no internet in my room.Luo Feng explained anxiously. What is it? You dont have internet equipment at home?Zhang Chen was also very surprised. Yes, the blizzard probably affected the infrastructure.Feng Luo replied helplessly. So I want to ask you for help. Can I borrow your computer at home to connect to the Internet? Without waiting for Zhang Chens reply, Feng Luo could already feel Zhang Chens positive attitude on the other end of the phone. Of course! No problem! Why dont you come to my house for two days? Youre alone at home and no one will take care of you.Feng Luo heard Zhang Chens laughter from the other end of the phone. He knew that his good friend was always willing to help others, so he did not hesitate too much. He felt relieved. Thank you, Zhang Chen! Ill rush to your house as soon as possible, Luo Feng said excitedly. No problem, Ill wait for you! Zhang Chens voice revealed a trace of anticipation. After hanging up the phone, Luo Feng quickly sorted out his manuscript and grabbed his camera and laptop. He liked to take photos of antiques with his camera and record every detail on his laptop. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 782 - Chapter 782: Between the Mountains and Rivers (Zhou) Chapter 782: Between the Mountains and Rivers (Zhou) Translator: 549690339 Between the Mountains and Rivers Very quickly. Feng Luo held an ancient manuscript in his hand. On it were exquisite seal characters that emitted an ancient aura. He carefully hid the manuscript in his backpack for fear of being discovered. His heart was filled with anticipation and nervousness. He was eager to share this important historical relic with Zhang Chen. Feng Luo arrived at Zhang Chens house and rang the doorbell. After a while, the door opened. Zhang Chen revealed a surprised expression and warmly invited Luo Feng into the house. Luo Feng! Its finally here! Zhang Chen welcomed Feng Luo into the living room with a smile. Yes, I rushed over after I sorted out the manuscripts. Luo Feng said with a smile. Zhang Chen looked at Feng Luo gratefully. Im very excited about this collaboration. Dont mention it. Luo Feng shook his head. Since were good friends, its only right for us to help each other. The living room was filled with all kinds of antiques and art display cabinets. The noble and gorgeous sculptures, exquisite and precious jade, and famous paintings that had been passed down for hundreds of years all displayed Zhang Chens spirit as a collector. Luo Fengs gaze was attracted by one particular person. In the corner of the cabinet, there was a seemingly ordinary piece of jade. Luo Feng couldnt help but walk over and reach out to touch it. Be careful! Zhang Chen quickly went over to remind him, Thats my latest collection of cultural relics. Theyve just been shipped over from abroad. Luo Feng slowly retracted his hand and smiled apologetically.Sorry, I was too curious. Its alright. I know youre very interested in antique art. Zhang Chen smiled and shook his head. After the two of them found the sofa and sat down, Luo Feng took out the manuscript from his backpack. This is a manuscript from the Ming Dynasty. Luo Feng introduced, It records a historical event and information related to precious cultural relics. Zhang Chens eyes flashed with surprise. Such an important cultural relic! Youre really amazing! Soon, Luo Feng sat in front of Zhang Chens computer and opened a few ancient poems that he had downloaded earlier. These poems were all found in manuscripts, recording the wisdom and creativity of ancient scholars. He carefully read each poem and thought about whether the spiritual power contained in it was consistent with his understanding of spiritual power. Luo Feng knew that when ancient scholars wrote poems, they often used inspiration and inner experiences to express their understanding and feelings of the world. Through in-depth study of these ancient poems, Luo Feng hoped to further improve his appraisal skills. He used the mouse to scroll the words on the screen, focusing on understanding the mysteries within. Every line of words flashed in front of his eyes with a charming and spiritual image. He could feel that every word contained a wealth of information and emotions. Luo Feng was so immersed in it that he seemed to have forgotten everything around him. Zhang Chen, who was standing behind Luo Feng and observing him study the ancient poems, was infected by this focused and devoted atmosphere. He was infected by the wisdom and beauty displayed by Luo Fengs obsession with these cultural relics. He would ask Luo Feng for advice from time to time. Luo Feng, what do you think the artistic conception of this poem is?Zhang Chen asked, pointing at a line of words on the screen. Luo Feng raised his head and thought for a moment before answering,This poem should be depicting the magnificence of nature and the harmonious co-existence of humans and nature. There was a quiet and mysterious power flowing between the lines. Youre right. Zhang Chen showed a satisfied expression. I had always felt that this poem was a little elusive, but after listening to your explanation, I suddenly felt my heart lift. Luo Feng smiled and nodded. The works of ancient scholars often contain endless wisdom and inspiration. By studying their works, we can better understand history and culture. Thats true. Zhang Chen sighed. Every piece of art or cultural relic was a witness to an era and carried the emotions and thoughts of countless people.Soon, Zhang Chen left the room, leaving Feng Luo alone to explore. After some work, Luo Feng closed his computer and closed his eyes, quietly recalling the profound artistic conception conveyed by those ancient poems. He felt the spiritual power contained in the poem, as if he could walk with the poet through the mountains and rivers of ancient times. His mind gradually calmed down, and his heart was filled with the pursuit of art and beauty. At this moment. He was in a magnificent landscape painting. The towering mountain range shone with golden light at sunrise. The clear river flowed through the mountains like a silver ribbon. The air was filled with the fragrance of flowers and pine trees, making people intoxicated. Luo Feng slowly walked on the path in the painting. In front of him was a beautiful peach blossom forest. The pink petals fell like rain and fluttered in the breeze. This is the paradise? Luo Feng whispered to himself. He suddenly felt someone calling out to him from behind,Luo Feng. He turned around and saw a figure standing in the distance. It was a man dressed in ancient scholar attire. His eyes were deep and he had a mysterious smile. And you are? Luo Feng couldnt help but feel curious. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 783 - Chapter 783: A lot of thought went into it Chapter 783: A lot of thought went into it Translator: 549690339 A lot of thought went into it The man smiled and walked over. Im Liu Zongyuan, an ancient scholar. Youre very interested in my work, so I came to meet you. Liu Zongyuan! Luo Feng said in surprise. Your poem has inspired me greatly. ButMy manuscript isnt yours, right? Its indeed not mine, but poems are interlinked. Poetry is the crystallization of a scholars emotions and thoughts. Through reading and experiencing the beautiful artistic conception in poetry, we can better understand nature and ourselves. Did you use a special ability when you created these poems? Luo Feng could not help but ask. Liu Zongyuan smiled and shook his head. Its not a special ability. Its a deep observation of the inner world. It uses inspiration and emotional expression. You have an ability called Treasure Inspection. When you see an antique, you can see its true value. You can absorb the spiritual energy in the antique to improve your Treasure Inspection. What? Feng Luo looked at Liu Zongyuan in surprise. You actually know my ability! Im not unfamiliar with your ability, Liu Zongyuan said with a smile. Ive had a similar experience before. Antiques contained the wisdom and emotions of the ancients, just like poems. Luo Feng silently pondered over Liu Zongyuans words. He realized that there was some kind of connection between them, which was created through the inheritance of art and culture. Thank you for your guidance. Luo Feng bowed respectfully to Liu Zongyuan. Liu Zongyuan smiled and nodded. Cherish the ability you have and use it to discover more wisdom and beauty in cultural heritage. Luo Fengs heart was filled with determination and wisdom. He understood that he was shouldering the mission of inheriting culture. He slowly left the landscape painting and returned to the real world the next day. Feng Luo stayed at Zhang Chens house, and the snow outside was still overwhelming. Brother, its a good thing that you came yesterday. Zhang Chen couldnt help but rejoice. I wouldnt even be able to make it today! Its snowing so heavily again! When Luo Feng heard this, he shook his head helplessly.lndeed. But then again, the last time I came to your house, you didnt have so many cultural relics. Where did you get these cultural relics?Feng Luo asked. I collected them from various places, Zhang Chen replied with a smile. Some of them were inherited from my family, and some were obtained through auctions and private transactions. Luo Feng was very curious, but he still maintained his calm.Have you done any research on these relics? Of course! Zhang Chen nodded. Ill look up relevant information and communicate with professionals. However, my knowledge is limited. Do you have any feelings for these antiques? For example, a special spiritual power? Luo Feng continued to ask. I dont think so. Zhang Chen shook his head. I didnt sense any special spiritual power. As for antiques, I prefer to study them from the perspective of history and art. Feng Luo heaved a sigh of relief. He did not want to reveal his special ability in front of Zhang Chen. The two of them continued to talk about cultural relics. Feng Luo could feel Zhang Chens love for culture and history. They discussed many interesting topics, from Ming and Qing furniture to Tang Dynasty pottery. Every topic piqued their interest. Luo Feng, how did you develop your interest and research in cultural relics?Zhang Chen asked. Maybe its because I often saw some mysterious antiques appear in my dreams when I was young. Those antiques gave off a strange and profound aura, which made me very interested in them. I see. Zhang Chens eyes flashed with envy. Youre a lucky person to be able to come into contact with so many precious cultural relics. This is just fate. Luo Feng smiled and shook his head. Everyone had their own interests and areas of expertise. They continued to linger in the world of cultural relics. Luo Feng felt Zhang Chens enthusiasm and sincerity. Although he had an important secret hidden in his heart, he did not feel depressed. Instead, he was filled with anticipation for the future. A moment later. Feng Luo sat quietly in Zhang Chens study, holding an ancient manuscript in his hand and studying it attentively. The sunlight shone through the window and reflected on his serious expression. The surrounding bookshelves were filled with ancient books and literary works, exuding an ancient aura. Luo Feng, what did you see? Zhang Chen asked curiously. Feng Luo raised his head and looked at him, a smile flashing in his eyes. These manuscripts record a period of history. According to my research just now, they might have been left behind by an important scholar of the Ming Dynasty. There were poems, calligraphy, and paintings. This is so interesting! Zhang Chen said excitedly, You must have spent a lot of effort to get these manuscripts, right? Luo Feng smiled faintly and said, These manuscripts are very precious, both in terms of history and artistic value. They can reveal the development of literature and art at that time and are of great help to the study of the cultural inheritance of the Ming Dynasty. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 784 - Chapter 784: An Untraceable Truth Chapter 784: An Untraceable Truth Translator: 549690339 An Untraceable Truth Zhang Chens eyes shone with excitement as he listened to Feng Luos words. Youre right! This was the reason why I bought these cultural relics. I hope to have a deeper understanding of the literature and art of the Ming Dynasty and pass them on. Feng Luo smiled and looked at Zhang Chen. Youre really amazing. You can use your own strength to contribute to the cultural heritage. Zhang Chen coughed shyly. Feng Luo, youre actually very powerful too. You have so many collections, and you know how to identify their authenticity and value. After reading the manuscript for a long time, Luo Fengs eyes suddenly became sharp. He began to carefully compare the poems in the manuscript with Xu Zhenqings works and found that there were astonishing similarities between the two. He was shocked and in disbelief. He looked at the fluent and unique handwriting on the manuscript, and Xu Zhenqings name appeared in his mind. Xu Zhenqing was a famous scholar of the Ming Dynasty, famous for his talent and outstanding poems. However, it was almost impossible to find his works and handwriting. Luo Feng could not help but share this discovery with Zhang Chen. He suddenly stood up and patted the desk excitedly. Zhang Chen! Did you know? This batch of manuscripts might be Xu Zhenqings work! Zhang Chen was stunned for a moment before standing up. Are you sure? Im not sure. Luo Feng shook his head. But these poems are too similar to Xu Zhenqings style, diction, and emotional expression. Although there is no direct evidence to prove that this batch of manuscripts was left behind by Xu Zhenqing, we cannot rule out this possibility. Zhang Chens eyes flashed with excitement. If this batch of manuscripts is really Xu Zhenqings work, then they will undoubtedly become an important cultural heritage! We have the opportunity to understand Xu Zhenqing and the literature and art of the Ming Dynasty more deeply through them. Yes. Luo Feng nodded with a serious expression. This discovery made me even more interested in this batch of manuscripts. We need to further study, identify, and confirm their authenticity. The two of them fell into deep thought and were unable to speak for a moment. They wondered if this manuscript was written by Xu Zhenqing. Their thoughts were in a mess. Although it was already dusk, they did not notice it. Feng Luo clenched the manuscript in his hand tightly, and his eyes revealed determination. Zhang Chen, we have to make good use of the appraisal ability passed down by the Feng Luo family. If we can confirm that these manuscripts really belong to Xu Zhenqing, then they will become a witness to history and culture. At the same time, we can also use this discovery to leave a beautiful trace for the literature and art of the Ming Dynasty. Zhang Chen looked at Feng Luos determined gaze. He could feel the passion and passion in Feng Luos heart. He nodded. Feng Luo, youre right. We need to make good use of our ability to find conclusive evidence for these manuscripts and prove to the world that they came from Xu Zhenqing.Luo Feng prepared his research tools and carefully placed the manuscript back into the box. He decided to conduct a more in-depth study of this batch of manuscripts that might be related to Xu Zhenqing. The next day, Feng Luo came to Zhang Chens house. They opened up the documents in Zhang Chens home, systematically combing, screening, and analyzing them. Luo Feng focused on reading Xu Zhenqings history books and poetry collections, looking for similarities with the manuscripts. Zhang Chen looked at the way Feng Luo was immersed in his work and was filled with admiration for him. He knew that Feng Luo was a hardworking and persistent person. He had extraordinary talent and professional knowledge in the field of appraisals. Feng Luo, you are truly an amazing appraiser.Zhang Chen praised, Youre so attentive to every detail. This makes me look forward to this batch of manuscripts even more. Luo Feng smiled and thanked Zhang Chen for his praise. Then, he continued to focus on the information in his hands. He began to notice some subtle but important clues. By comparing and analyzing the existing poems in the ancient books, he found some similarities with the manuscripts. After two hours, Feng Luo stopped to rest. He looked at the notes between the manuscripts and the materials, thinking about the next step of his research. Zhang Chen, I think we need to discuss this with other scholars. Luo Feng suggested, They might have more ideas and research results that can help us answer our questions. Zhang Chen nodded. Thats right. Its very helpful to listen to other peoples opinions. I know some big shots in academia. I can contact them. Hence, Feng Luo and Chen Zhang started to invite other scholars to their home for a seminar. At the conference, scholars expressed their opinions and analysis of the authenticity of the manuscript. Luo Feng and Zhang Chen listened to every point of view and thought seriously. Through in-depth discussions and exchanges with scholars, they gradually formed a clearer and more complete picture. A few days later, Feng Luo was quietly examining the manuscript in his hands in his study. He remembered the cultural and artistic heritage left behind by Xu Zhenqing during his glory days, as well as the fact that his works were almost untraceable now. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 785 - Chapter 785: No Sloppiness Is tolerated Chapter 785: No Sloppiness Is tolerated Translator: 549690339 No Sloppiness Is tolerated However, in front of these manuscripts, Luo Feng felt a trace of forgotten history reappear before his eyes. He believed that the value of this batch of manuscripts was far beyond what they knew. We cant stop. Luo Feng muttered to himself, Only through continuous research and appraisal can we uncover the truth of this manuscript. At the same time, it was also to protect and inherit the literature and art of the Ming Dynasty. Zhang Chen walked into the study room and looked at Feng Luo who was immersed in his research. He smiled and said,Luo Feng, you really have no limits. I believe you will find the answer. Luo Feng turned around and nodded. Thank you, Zhang Chen. We will work together on this project and work hard to uncover the truth of this manuscript. Luo Feng sat in front of the computer, focused on browsing through all kinds of articles and information about Xu Zhenqing. He paid close attention to every clue related to Xu Zhenqing, hoping to find more clues to confirm his speculation. The only sound was the tapping on the keyboard and the flashing text on the computer screen. Luo Feng was immersed in his in-depth study of Xu Zhenqing. Every time he found a clue, he was extremely excited. Suddenly, a scholar named Xu Yufan caught Feng Luos attention. He was an authoritative figure in contemporary ancient literature and was especially familiar with the literature of the Ming Dynasty. Xu Yufan once published a paper on Xu Zhenqings works in an academic journal.Luo Feng muttered to himself, Perhaps this thesis can give me more inspiration. He quickly searched and found the thesis. Luo Feng read with a focused gaze. Every paragraph of text aroused his strong interest. In the thesis, Xu Yufan described in detail the common rhetorical devices and images in Xu Zhenqings works. These rhetorical techniques and images were similar to the manuscript in Luo Fengs hands, as if they were the work of the same author. More and more information flooded into Feng Luos mind, and he began to form a new hypothesis: These manuscripts were indeed Xu Zhenqings works! Feng Luo decided to go to the museum to do his research. The morning sun shone on Feng Luo. He stood at the entrance of the museum and looked inside with determination. He knew that to obtain more works from Xu Zhenqing or historical materials from the same period, he had to personally go to these places that specialized in collecting cultural relics. The magnificent building of the museum was awe-inspiring. It stood tall in the center of the city like a solemn and sacred guardian. Feng Luo walked through the door with reverence. The guard at the door looked at Luo Feng and asked,Sir, are you here for a tour or something else? Im an appraiser, Feng Luo replied with a smile. Recently, Ive been very interested in the Ming Dynasty writer Xu Zhenqing. I hope to see some relics and historical information related to him. The guard carefully sized up Luo Feng.Youre an appraiser? Alright, please show me your ID and work pass. Feng Luo took out his identification and work pass from his bag and handed it to the guard. The guard took it and examined it carefully before nodding.Alright, you may enter. However, please be careful not to cause any damage to the cultural relics. Feng Luo was delighted. After receiving the ID, he thanked the guard and continued walking towards the exhibition hall. The lights in the exhibition hall were dim, quiet and mysterious. There were many ancient cultural relics in the showcase, such as brocade, porcelain, calligraphy, and so on. Every exhibit revealed the depth of history and cultural heritage. Luo Feng quietly admired these precious cultural relics while secretly using his Appraisal Vision. He observed each antique through the display cabinet and saw their true value. When Feng Luo approached a piece of calligraphy from the Ming Dynasty, his eyes suddenly lit up. It was a work called Moonlight Lake Dongting Painting , and the author was Xu Zhenqing! Luo Fengs heart raced. He didnt expect to see Xu Zhenqings authentic work here. He bent down slightly and observed it carefully under the light. Sir, please dont get too close.A museum staff member walked over and reminded Feng Luo, This painting is a priceless cultural relic. Feng Luo smiled and nodded at the staff, indicating that he would take care to protect the painting. He knew that only through such personal contact could he have a deeper understanding of Xu Zhenqings art world. Feng Luo spent a few hours in the exhibition hall, carefully observing every cultural relic related to Xu Zhenqing. He absorbed the spiritual energy in the antiques to improve his appraisal skills and collect more clues about Xu Zhenqing. Very quickly. The next day. Luo Feng picked up the Ming Dynasty manuscript, his eyes shining with determination. He gently stroked the texture of the manuscript, feeling the traces of time. Although this meant that he had to put the manuscript aside for the time being, he understood that in order to get closer to the truth, the opinion of the appraisal expert was necessary. Luo Feng put the manuscript into the package and held the address note tightly in his hand. He secretly prayed that there would be no problems with sending it to be appraised this time. He clearly remembered the attitude of those senior experts towards cultural relics. They were rigorous and meticulous in their appraisal, and there was no room for sloppiness. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me, I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 786 - Chapter 786: He’s Still Relatively Lacking Chapter 786: Hes Still Relatively Lacking Translator: 549690339 Hes Still Relatively Lacking After passing through the bustling streets, Feng Luo arrived at a small alley at the edge of the city. This was the location of the workshop of a famous appraisal expert, Dai Yan. Although Dai Yan was not very famous, Luo Feng heard that he had a unique understanding and identification skills for Ming Dynasty artifacts. Dai Yans studio appeared very plain, without any gorgeous decorations or expensive furnishings. A simple wooden sign with the words Dai Yan Jade Appraisal Room was hung outside the door. Luo Feng rang the doorbell. After a while, Dai Yan came out to welcome him warmly. Hello, Im Luo Feng. Luo Feng introduced himself with a smile. Mr. Luo Feng, nice to meet you.Dai Yan held Feng Luos hand warmly. Please come in, please come in. Walking into the studio, Feng Luo saw all kinds of elegant ancient jade and porcelain hanging on the wall. These precious cultural relics shone with an alluring light, making people unable to look away. Dai Yan pointed to a table with a magnifying glass and other identification tools. Please place the manuscript here. Luo Feng carefully opened the package, took out the manuscript, and gently placed it on the table. He hoped that this appraisal would prove the authenticity of the manuscript and bring him more clues about Xu Zhenqing. Dai Yan observed the manuscript attentively, using a magnifying glass to examine every detail. This manuscript is very detailed. The handwriting is smooth and powerful.The corners of his mouth curled up slightly. This is a rare Ming Dynasty cultural relic. Luo Feng heaved a sigh of relief. He felt that his research on Xu Zhenqing had taken another big step forward. However, I need more time and professional equipment to confirm if this manuscript is authentic.Dai Yan put away his magnifying glass. If youre willing, you can stay and wait for the results. Luo Feng thought for a moment and finally nodded in agreement to stay and wait for the results. He knew that he did not have any professional knowledge in appraisal. Moreover, Dai Yan had a unique understanding of Ming Dynasty cultural relics. He believed that Dai Yan would give a reliable result. After Feng Luo left, Dai Yan carefully placed the manuscript back into the package and placed it in a special glass cabinet. He knew that this manuscript was very important to Luo Feng, so he had to ensure that he returned home safely. Luo Feng sat in front of his desk and quickly flipped through Xu Zhenqings collection of poems. He scanned every word, trying to find clues related to the manuscript. Xu Zhenqing, how many secrets are you hiding?Luo Feng muttered to himself. He knew that the poet must have left more clues about the story behind the manuscript. One of the poems hidden in the depths of the poetry collection caught Feng Luos attention: I dreamed that I would stand on the steps in the morning, I roam the clouds of Yangguan for ten thousand leagues. Appraisers eyes can see through illusions, Another spring in search of the truth, These words seemed to have something to do with Luo Fengs Appraisal Vision. He thought of all the strange scenes he had seen through the Appraisal Vision. Could it be that Xu Zhenqing had a similar ability? A thought flashed through Feng Luos mind. He might be able to find more clues if he went to the place where Xu Zhenqing used to live. The next morning, the sun shone through the sparse clouds and onto the earth. Luo Feng put on his coat and walked out of the house with anticipation and curiosity. He came to the small town where Xu Zhenqing had lived. This town was like a time tunnel, as if it brought people back to the Ming Dynasty. The ancient buildings, the alleys paved with bluestone slabs, and the carvings on the upturned eaves all revealed a strong historical atmosphere. Luo Feng strolled along the bustling streets, and scenes flashed before his eyes: People walking on the bluestone slabs, antique shops, red flags fluttering in the windln this beautiful scenery, he seemed to be able to feel Xu Zhenqings existence back then. He followed a small alley and came to the small courtyard where Xu Zhenqing used to live. There were two towering trees in front of the door, and their leaves rustled in the autumn wind. Feng Luo gently pushed open the courtyard door and entered this place that had a strong scholarly aura. Flowers and plants grew in the courtyard, fresh and fragrant. The carefully trimmed rockery and lake decorated the entire courtyard like a painting. Luo Feng strolled around, enjoying the scholarly aura that was emanating from this place. After Feng Luo returned home, he became very interested in the technology to verify the authenticity of the item. As soon as he entered, he immediately walked to the bookshelf and took out a book on the appreciation of ancient artifacts from the drawer. He had bought this book many years ago. Before Feng Luo started using the Appraisal Vision, he had already developed a strong interest in ancient artifacts. Feng Luo sat alone in front of the table and began to flip through the book. The book introduced in detail the cultural relics and works of art from various periods of Chinese history. Every picture showed the treasures of history. Luo Feng stared at these pictures without blinking, attracted by the historical aura emitted by the cultural relics. In his eyes, every artifact had its own unique value and story. Luo Feng lowered his head and pondered for a moment. He made up his mind to use these books to improve his appraisal skills other than the Appraisal Vision . He realized that even though Appraiser Vision allowed him to see the true value of an item, he was still relatively lacking in understanding the historical background, cultural content, and artistic value. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 787 - Chapter 787: Are You Going After Her? Chapter 787: Are You Going After Her? Translator: 549690339 Are You Going After Her? Thus, Luo Feng began to carefully flip through the book. He used a marker pen to mark out a lot of important content in the book and circled the parts that he was interested in with a red pen. Every page had his meticulous annotations and correction, showing his love for ancient artifacts and his determination to learn more. Time passed quietly. As Luo Feng flipped through the books, he kept comparing and thinking about the historical background described in the books. Through this method of learning, Feng Luo gradually broadened his Imowledge. During this process, Zhang Chen would visit him from time to time. Whenever Feng Luo was confused or confused, Zhang Chen would always try his best to give him help and advice. Feng Luo was extremely grateful for Zhang Chens friendship and support. He understood how important it was to have a partner who could communicate and learn from each other. Feng Luo had waited for a few days and finally received a set of books on the appreciation of ancient artifacts that he had bought. He couldnt wait to open the package and saw a pile of thick books in front of him. He carefully opened the first book. The pages emitted a faint ink fragrance. Luo Feng took a deep breath and focused on reading every page. The book introduced different periods and different types of ancient artifacts, such as bronzes, porcelain, jade, and so on. Every page had detailed illustrations and explanations, making one feel as if they were in a museum. Luo Feng used a marker pen to mark out a lot of important content on the book and circled the parts that he was interested in with a red pen. He was hungry for this precious knowledge, eager to learn more from it. The delivery man looked at Feng Luos excited expression and smiled.l hope you enjoy reading. Thank you! Thank you for sending these treasures! Feng Luo smiled brightly at the courier. The courier also felt the passion in Feng Luos heart.This is what I should do. I hope you can learn more about ancient artifacts through these books. Feng Luo took the tip from the courier and sent him off. Back in his room, Feng Luo regained his excitement. He continued to read the book, fascinated by every page. He skipped some basic knowledge and went straight to the chapter on jade. Jade ware played an important role in the appreciation of ancient cultural relics. They not only had practical functions, but also carried peoples emotions and cultural implications. Luo Feng was deeply attracted by the history and art contained in it. He read a book about a jade pendant from the Ming Dynasty. The jade pendant was carved with exquisite patterns, symbolizing happiness and good fortune. This jade pendant is very precious. Luo Feng muttered to himself, his eyes flashing with excitement and anticipation. Feng Luo couldnt wait to start reading the books in his hands. He took time out every day to focus on reading, trying to improve his appraisal ability through these books. He carefully read every page and carefully pondered over every detail described in the book. He used a marker pen to make notes and notes on the book, recording the important content and his thoughts in detail. More and more parts were circled by the red pen. Luo Feng was hungry and thirsty for this precious knowledge, eager to learn more from it. From that day on, Feng Luo took time out every day to study this set of books. He was immersed in the sea of ancient relics appreciation like a fish in water. Whether it was the bronzeware passed down from ancient times or the decorative patterns on the exquisite porcelain from the Republic of China, Luo Feng used his heart to experience and understand them all. He was engrossed in his studies, and his body seemed to be filled with magical energy. Every time he raised his head, his eyes would shine brightly. Suddenly, Feng Luo heard the door being pushed open. He looked up and saw his good friend Zhang Chen walking in. Zhang Chen couldnt help but laugh when he saw how focused Feng Luo was. He walked over to Feng Luo and sat down. Luo Feng, you really are a reading maniac.Zhang Chen teased. Hahaha, who asked me to be especially interested in this aspect now? Luo Feng replied with a smile. So youre really interested in appreciating works of art. I remember that when you were young, you were often forced to study by your teacher.%hang Chen joked. Yeah, I wasnt interested in reading at all back then, but ever since I started learning how to appraise treasures, I realized that reading could help me better understand ancient artifacts. Every book contained endless wisdom and history. Feng Luo answered seriously. Right, I recently made two very interesting female friends. One of them was called Yang Zhi. She grew up in an artist family and had a particularly keen sense of beauty and art. The other was Wang Yun er, who had made many achievements in the field of archaeology. When Feng Luo heard this, he put down the book in his hand and looked at Zhang Chen with a curious expression.How did they meet? I kind of want to see them. Zhang Chen smiled and recalled the process of their meeting.That day, I went to an art exhibition and happened to meet Yang Zhi there. She wore a long white dress and stood gracefully in front of a painting, as if she had become one with the painting. I was attracted by her unique temperament and took the initiative to strike up a conversation with her. Are you pursuing her now? Feng Luo frowned. CPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 788 - Chapter 788: Can I ask for your advice? Chapter 788: Can I ask for your advice? Translator: 549690339 Can I ask for your advice? Dont talk nonsense! Zhang Chen laughed loudly. I just think shes quite special. Then, we talked about art and culture. What about Wang Yun er? Luo Feng asked curiously. I met Wang Yun er at an archeological seminar. Zhang Chen continued with a smile. She was a famous archaeologist and had discovered many important cultural relics. We exchanged some ideas at the meeting and felt that we shared a similar passion for culture and history. That sounds great. Feng Luo blinked. What role did the two of them play in your life? Zhang Chen thought for a moment. Yang Zhi has brought me a lot of artistic inspiration. Her paintings and creativity always brighten my eyes. Wang Yun er, on the other hand, made me very interested in archaeology. She often shared with me what she had seen and discovered in her archaeological work. It seems like youre having a good time with them. Luo Feng nodded. Zhang Chen was all smiles. Yes, the three of us often meet up and exchange our experiences. Besides, the two of them are also interested in you. Why? Feng Luo was a little surprised. Yang Zhi has heard of your attainments in appraising treasures. She is very curious about this. Wang Yun er expressed that she really wanted to meet you.Zhang Chen shrugged. Feng Luo smiled. Then Id like to meet them too. I heard that Yang Zhi has a unique vision in the field of art. Wang Yun er is also a very talented woman in archaeology. Hearing Feng Luos answer, Zhang Chen revealed a satisfied smile. Then when should we set up a time to have a meal together? Alright, its settled then. Luo Feng nodded. A few days later, Feng Luo and Zhang Chen came to a teahouse with a strong cultural atmosphere. The decoration of the teahouse was filled with the aura of ancient art. The walls were hung with famous calligraphy and paintings, and every part revealed a strong cultural heritage. Feng Luo sat at the tea table, sipping the fragrant hot tea as he waited for Zhang Chens two female friends. He looked at the door expectantly, wondering what kind of people Yang Zhi and Wang Yun er would be. After waiting for a while, Yang Zhi and Wang Yun er finally walked in. They were elegantly dressed and exuded confidence and charm. Yang Zhi was wearing a long red dress. Her tall and beautiful figure attracted everyones attention. Wang Yun er wore glasses and looked fresh and refined. They smiled as they walked towards Feng Luo and Zhang Chen. Luo Feng was attracted by their beauty the moment he saw them. He smiled and walked over to his two female friends, shaking hands with them. Im very happy to finally meet you. I heard about your deeds from Zhang Chen. Luo Feng said with a smile. Mr. Luo Feng, Im very curious about your attainments in appraising treasures. Can I listen to your explanation? Yang Zhi replied with a smile. Feng Luo was shocked. He didnt expect Yang Zhi to ask about his appraisal ability so directly. However, he was not worried because no one knew that he had the special ability of Appraiser Sight. Of course you can. Luo Feng nodded with a smile and did not explain further. He knew that he could use this opportunity to better display his abilities. Wang Yun er said to Feng Luo, Recently, I encountered an unexplainable item during an ancient text research. I hope you can help me study it. Luo Feng felt the anticipation and trust in Wang Yun ers eyes. Of course. He nodded happily. Please tell me the details about this item.At this moment. Luo Feng sat comfortably on the sofa in the tea room. They sat together and talked about ancient art and field trips. The teahouse was filled with the smell of coffee and flowers, as delicate as water droplets dripping from a bottle. In my research, Ive discovered that there are many hidden meanings in some ancient paintings, Wang Yun er said softly. For example, this painting had a metaphorical pattern that required careful observation to reveal its true meaning. Luo Feng couldnt help but be entranced. He felt the limitations of his knowledge and admired Wang Yun ers excellent ability to interpret paintings. Yang Zhi shared the valuable experience she had accumulated over the years. She talked about looking at objects from different angles and how to analyze cultural and historical backgrounds to determine their authenticity and value. Luo Feng occasionally exclaimed in admiration, expressing his admiration and admiration for Wang Yun er and Yang Zhis Imowledge and experience. A good atmosphere of interaction and communication was formed between them. Yang Zhi, your experience in field research has impressed me.Luo Feng said excitedly, How did you extract the important details from a large amount of information and make an accurate judgment? Yang Zhi smiled. Actually, this requires a lot of practice and patience. I have always believed that only through field research can we truly understand history and culture. Luo Feng nodded, very interested in their conversation. Their conversation was permeated with a love for art and history, and everyone expressed their unique views on cultural heritage. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 789 - Chapter 789: A Little Dizzying Chapter 789: A Little Dizzying Translator: 549690339 A Little Dizzying Wang Yun er picked up another piece of paper and handed it to Luo Feng. This is a landscape painting that I drew recently. Can you help me take a look? Feng Luo took the paper and pondered for a moment. He stared at the delicate and vivid lines and colors on the drawing paper, deeply attracted by the artistic conception contained in it. Wang Yun er, your drawing is really wonderful!Luo Feng praised, You drew the natural landscape to life, making people feel as if they could personally experience the tranquility and beauty of the landscape. Hearing Feng Luos praise, Wang Yun er revealed a gratified smile. Her hard work and talent had been recognized by Luo Feng, which made her feel extremely satisfied. Yang Zhi took out a very small and old pottery pot and handed it to Luo Feng. This is an antique I found during my recent inspection. It has been buried in the soil for hundreds of years. Can you help me see its true value? Feng Luo took the pot and observed it carefully. He absorbed the weak spiritual energy emitted by the antique and then closed his eyes to observe it. Yang Zhi, although this pottery pot looks very simple, it is actually an extremely rare antique.Luo Feng said, It has experienced hundreds of years of accumulation. There is rich and pure spiritual energy below. If you take good care of it and show it, I believe it will attract the attention of many collectors. Yang Zhi listened to Feng Luos evaluation, and a look of joy appeared on her face. She didnt expect to find such a precious antique from her field trip and get Luo Fengs approval. At this moment. As Feng Luo pondered for a while, he hesitantly asked Wang Yun er a question, My understanding of ancient art is not comprehensive enough. Can I ask you for advice? Wang Yun er smiled and nodded, expressing her willingness to help Luo Feng expand his knowledge. Her eyes shone with passion and persistence for art. Of course, Luo Feng. I would be happy to share my knowledge and insights with you. She said gently. Luo Feng expressed his gratitude to Wang Yun er gratefully. They sat in the tea room, and Luo Feng waited expectantly for Wang Yun er to share her insights. Wang Yun er began to share her research results and introduced the commonly seen metaphor patterns in ancient paintings. She explained in detail the rich meaning and cultural background contained in the painting, which deeply shocked Luo Feng. You know what? Some paintings looked simple on the surface, but in fact, they contained complex and profound thoughts.Wang Yun er said passionately, Through careful observation and in-depth interpretation, we can reveal the true meaning of these paintings and better understand ancient art. Luo Feng was fascinated by what he heard. He felt the limitations of his knowledge and admired Wang Yun ers excellent ability to interpret paintings. Wang Yun er, your research results are amazing.Luo Feng praised. Through your meticulous observation and in-depth analysis, you revealed the hidden meaning behind these paintings. You really are an amazing scholar! Thank you for your compliment, Feng Luo. Wang Yun er smiled and replied. I have always believed that for something as complex and exquisite as ancient art, only by observing and thinking with your heart can you discover the true beauty and value of it. They were immersed in the discussion of art and exchanged their unique views on ancient art. Luo Feng gradually felt that he had a deeper understanding of art. The teahouse was filled with the smell of coffee and flowers, as delicate as water droplets dripping from a bottle. They sat together and talked about ancient art and field trips. Luo Feng looked at the raindrops outside the tea room, his mind full of thoughts. He realized that not only was he lacking in appraising treasures, but his understanding of ancient art was also far from comprehensive. Perhaps I can further improve my knowledge through learning and communication.Feng Luo secretly made up his mind. Just as Feng Luo and Wang Yun er were talking enthusiastically, the door of the tea room was pushed open a crack, and then Zhang Chen poked his head in from outside. Feng Luo heard the commotion and turned around. When he saw Zhang Chen, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. Zhang Chen! Why are you back? Luo Feng asked excitedly. Zhang Chen smiled and walked into the tea room. I heard you guys talking about ancient art, so I was itching to come over and take a look. Luo Feng nodded in satisfaction. Thats great! I have an idea. I wonder if youre willing to participate. What idea? Zhang Chen asked curiously. Im thinking of organizing an offline exchange activity so that everyone can discuss ancient art together, Luo Feng continued. I wonder if youre willing to participate? Zhang Chens eyes flashed with excitement. Of course Im willing! I have a friend who is also very knowledgeable about ancient art. I can help you contact him and see if he is willing to participate in this event. Delight flashed in Luo Fengs eyes. Thats great! We need more people to share and interact with. And very quickly. Luo Feng looked at Wang Yun er. He couldnt help but think that there was still a lot of room for improvement in his attitude towards knowledge. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 790 - Chapter 790: Expert Lectures at the Event Chapter 790: Expert Lectures at the Event Translator: 549690339 Expert Lectures at the Event Even though he was an experienced appraiser, he felt that his knowledge and experience were still lacking when faced with Wang Yun ers knowledge and enthusiasm. Therefore, he summoned his courage and sent an invitation to Wang Yun er.Are you interested in participating in an offline exchange activity? After hearing Feng Luos invitation, Wang Yun er revealed a happy expression and expressed that she was very happy to participate in such an event. She thanked Luo Feng for giving her this opportunity. Thank you, Mr. Luo Feng! Im honored to be able to participate in this event.Wang Yun er said, From my professional point of view, this will be an excellent opportunity to exchange and share experiences with other ancient art lovers. Feng Luo smiled. Im also very honored to be able to invite you to join this event. Your knowledge and insight will be invaluable to us. Just as Luo Feng and Wang Yun er were immersed in the atmosphere of excitement and anticipation, Zhang Chen walked up to them. Zhang Chen had a busy expression on his face. He was holding a phone in his hand and making calls to various connections in various fields. He needed to win their support and participation to make this event go smoothly. He called them one by one, using his enthusiasm and eloquence to convince them. Sometimes they were celebrities in the art world, and sometimes they were important figures in the cultural world. Zhang Chen brought Feng Luo and Yun er Wang to plan this event together. They needed to invite experts from various fields to share their experiences and exchange ideas. A cheerful and excited voice came from the other end of the phone.Zhang Chen, Im very happy to participate in your event this time! I happen to have some free time recently. Thats great! Zhang Chen said happily, You are a very important member of our event.He continued to discuss specific matters with the other party. After the other call was connected, a gentle and steady voice said, Mr. Zhang Chen, thats a good idea. I am honored to be of service to you. Thank you, your support is very important to us. A few days passed by as he busied himself. Zhang Chen kept making calls and sending messages. He communicated and negotiated with various people. The phone call was full of passion. Everyone was discussing the details of the event and finally decided on the plan. Luo Feng, Wang Yun er, and Zhang Chen gathered together to summarize the progress of the preparation work. They were very satisfied, and the preparations for the event went very smoothly. Everyone has worked hard! Luo Feng encouraged everyone. We did really well. Yes, this event will definitely be very successful!Wang Yun er said excitedly. Zhang Chen also smiled. Thank you, everyone. We did it.A few days later. Zhang Chen had already arranged everything. Other than the venue, he even contacted the antique collectors to borrow the antiques for free. He could only wait for Feng Luo, who was hosting the event with him, to come and inspect it. Soon, Luo Feng and Wang Yun er arrived at the hotel together. They were attracted by the classical European-style door. As soon as he entered the hote Feng Luo was shocked by the scene in front of him. The interior of the hotel was decorated with the theme of ancient culture. It was antique and unique. The walls were filled with all kinds of ancient artwork, calligraphy, and paintings, as well as ancient artifacts and porcelain. The entire space exuded a sense of tranquility and solemnity. It was a little dizzying. Luo Feng stopped for a moment and admired these meticulously arranged works of art. He could feel the historical aura and unique beauty emitted by each item. This environment made him respect him and look forward to the upcoming event even more. Wang Yun er stood beside Feng Luo and couldnt help but exclaim, lts so beautiful! Every part of this place had the wisdom and artistic charm of such a master. Yes, Luo Feng nodded with a smile. The decorations here are very much in line with the theme of our event. Zhang Chen led a middle-aged woman over.This is the ancient art researcher I mentioned to you before, Ms. Lu Xiaolan. Luo Feng and Wang Yun er quickly walked forward and greeted Madam Lu Xiaolan with a smile. Im very happy to be able to participate in your event. Ms. Lu nodded politely. I came all the way from Hong Kong. Thank you very much for your participation! Luo Feng replied enthusiastically. We heard that you have an in-depth study of ancient art. We look forward to learning more knowledge and insights from you. Im also very willing to share my academic experience with you, said Ms. Lu Xiaolan with a smile. Feng Luo went up to them and showed them around the hotel. He especially introduced Madam Lu Xiaolan to everyone.This is an expert in ancient art. She had a lot of experience in Xiangjiang City and focused on studying ancient Chinese paintings and porcelain. She knew the history behind every piece of work like the back of her hand. After everyone heard this, their expressions were filled with anticipation. Itll be very exciting! Wang Yun er said excitedly. Ms. Lu, we look forward to your sharing. Ms. Lu Xiaolan nodded with a smile under everyones expectations. She felt that she had a great responsibility and hoped that she could bring more excitement to this event through her knowledge. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 791 - Chapter 791: See If It’s True Chapter 791: See If Its True Translator: 549690339 See If Its True Luo Feng looked at everyones enthusiastic expressions and felt satisfied. He had seen the hard work and dedication of the team. In the past few days, everyone had worked together to prepare for the event in an orderly manner. Everyone has worked hard! Luo Feng encouraged everyone. This is the stage where we showcase the beauty of ancient art. I believe we can create a very successful event. Yeah, we can definitely do it! Wang Yun er said excitedly. Zhang Chen also smiled, Thank you for your hard work. Everyone played an important role. And very quickly. The group continued to walk into the exhibition hall. In front of them were exquisite oil paintings and sculptures. Feng Luo was deeply attracted by one of the oil paintings. He carefully admired every detail, trying to understand the artistic conception that the artist wanted to express. The characters in the picture were lifelike, and it was as if one could hear their breathing and footsteps. The oil painting exhibition area was very spacious, and the walls were filled with works of various styles, topics, and time periods. Luo Feng looked at each piece of work one by one and used his Appraisal Vision to carefully sense the spiritual energy contained behind each piece of work. At the same time, Wang Yun er and Yang Zhi were observing a porcelain artwork in another exhibition area. They carefully observed the patterns and patterns on the artifacts, analyzed their craftsmanship and historical background, exchanged opinions, and inspired each other. This porcelain should belong to the Ming Dynasty. Yang Zhi frowned slightly and said, From the patterns, it should be made using the blue and white painting technique. Wang Yun er nodded in agreement. Thats right. The design of this pattern is very unique. Its very likely the masterpiece of a famous craftsman. They carefully observed every inch of space, trying to find the investment value. In the process of communicating with each other, they not only deepened their understanding of art, but also further deepened their friendship. Luo Feng walked over and saw the two of them attentively observing the porcelain. He also went over excitedly. This porcelain is really beautiful! Luo Feng sighed. Every pattern is unique, and its in a very good state of preservation. This porcelain should have a very high investment value, Wang Yun er said with a smile. If we can successfully purchase it and sell it to a suitable collector, we will make a huge profit! You two have great taste in art. Feng Luo nodded and praised. Yang Zhi looked a little embarrassed.Luo Feng, you cant say that you dont have good taste. Youve helped us discover many valuable works of art. I was just lucky. Luo Feng smiled and shook his head. Wang Yun er patted Feng Luos shoulder.Whether its luck or strength, youre an indispensable member of our team. We believe that this event will be a great success! Thank you for your support. Luo Fengs eyes flashed with confidence. I also believe that we can create a very exciting artistic feast! They continued to admire the works in the exhibition, stopping from time to time to share their views and feelings with each other. They discussed the details of each piece of art and tried to find out the investment value. Luo Feng, Wang Yun er, and Yang Zhi had been actively participating in the exhibition for the past few days, learning and improving their appreciation skills. Among them, what they were looking forward to the most was the upcoming expert lecture. That afternoon, Feng Luo and the others arrived at the lecture venue early. The venue was already filled with art lovers from all walks of life. Everyones face was filled with anticipation and excitement. Suddenly, a young and elegant man walked into the venue. He held a small stool in his hand and placed it neatly on the stage. Then, he smiled at the crowd and said, Hello, everyone. Im todays speaker. Welcome to this expert lecture. The audience started clapping. Feng Luo, Yun er Wang, and Zhi Yang followed suit. In the following time, I will introduce the standards of art appreciation in detail and share my experience and insights accumulated over the years.After the speaker finished speaking, he began to get to the main topic. He first introduced the standards for the appreciation of paintings and explained the characteristics and backgrounds of different styles and schools. Luo Feng, Wang Yun er, and Yang Zhi listened carefully to every knowledge point and memorized them. Then, the speaker explained in detail the appreciation standards of sculptures, ceramic works of art, and other works of art. He shared some examples he had encountered in practice and used vivid language to let the audience understand better. Luo Feng sighed inwardly, So appreciating a piece of art not only requires understanding its historical background and craftsmanship, but also the artistic conception and emotions that the artist wants to convey. At the final stage of the expert lecture, the audience actively asked questions and communicated with the speaker. Wang Yun er raised her hand and asked, What factors determine whether a piece of porcelain has investment value? As Wang Yun er finished speaking, the others present also looked at the expert speaker curiously. CPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 792 - Chapter 792: It’s Like Going Back To My childhood Chapter 792: Its Like Going Back To My childhood Translator: 549690339 Its Like Going Back To My childhood Im not sure, the speaker replied with a smile. Other than the age and craftsmanship of the porcelain itself, the key lies in its rarity, completeness, and market demand. Of course, it was best to get a professional appraisal agency or person to evaluate it before buying it. Yang Zhi nodded in agreement. Indeed, these factors will have a great impact on the price and investment value of porcelain. After the experts lecture, Feng Luo, Yun er Wang, and Zhi Yang interacted with the speaker. They raised some questions and received professional answers. As the communication deepened, their understanding of art appreciation became more comprehensive and in-depth. Thank you for sharing today. Luo Feng thanked the speaker. Your insights and experience are very valuable to us. The speaker smiled and replied, Youre welcome. Im very happy to be your learning and progress partner. I hope you can achieve greater achievements in the future. Luo Feng, Wang Yun er, and Yang Zhi looked at each other and felt the strong friendship and motivation to improve together. Back at the exhibition venue, they continued to admire the amazing works of art. But this time, before each piece of work, they were able to have a deeper understanding of the spirit and value behind it. Luo Feng looked at the oil painting in front of him and thought about it endlessly.Through this expert lecture, I have a deeper understanding of art appreciation. Feng Luo, Yun er Wang, and Zhi Yang returned to the exhibition venue after the experts lecture. They carefully admired each piece of art, as if they were talking to these works. Feng Luos appraisal ability was constantly activated. In his eyes, those works revealed different spiritual auras and values. He seemed to be able to feel the cry of the creator of each painting, the delicate craftsmanship of each ceramic ware, and the emotions revealed by each sculpture. Suddenly, a notice of the graduation ceremony organized by the organizer came from the exhibition venue. Luo Feng, Wang Yun er, and Yang Zhi rushed to the venue and saw rows of neatly arranged seats filled with students who wanted to participate in the graduation ceremony. Luo Feng, Wang Yun er, and Yang Zhi found their seats and sat down, anxiously waiting for the ceremony to begin. The organizers representative stood in the middle of the venue and began to speak with a smile. First of all, congratulations to everyone for successfully completing this art appreciation and cultural exchange event! During this period of time, not only did you have a deeper understanding of art, but you also made a group of like-minded friends. Luo Feng, Wang Yun er, and Yang Zhi felt extremely proud and excited. They had gained too much from this event to count. Now, lets invite Feng Luo, Yun er Wang, and Zhi Yang to the stage to receive their graduation certificates. Luo Feng, Wang Yun er, and Yang Zhi went up to the stage one after another and received the graduation certificate from the organizers representative. It was a certificate made of thick paper with the name of the event and their names printed on it. When they received the certificate from the organizers representative, the audience applauded. Luo Feng, Wang Yun er, and Yang Zhi felt a surge of warmth in their hearts. They deeply understood that this was recognition of their hard work. Returning to their seats, Luo Feng, Wang Yun er, and Yang Zhi congratulated each other and expressed their respect and gratitude to each other. They decided to keep in touch in the future and participate in more similar art activities together to continuously improve their art appreciation skills. After the graduation ceremony, Feng Luo, Wang Yun er, and Yang Zhi formed a small circle and continued to communicate and discuss. They shared their appreciation and recommended their favorite artworks. This small circle became the bond between them. They continued to improve their art appreciation through learning and communication, and they would participate in more exhibition and art activities together in the future. Oh, right, do you have any plans for tomorrow? Zhang Chen asked with a smile. I want to go to the Bluebird Market. As Zhang Chen finished speaking. Feng Luos eyes lit up when he heard Zhang Chen mention the antique market. He immediately asked with interest, What do you think the antique market is called? Zhang Chen smiled and replied, Bluebird Market. Feng Luos heart skipped a beat. He knew that the Bluebird Market was a place where all kinds of historical relics and unique treasures were gathered. It could satisfy his needs for practice and appreciation of cultural relics. I want to go to the Bluebird Market too, he said eagerly. I want to see if I can find some treasures worth collecting or learn more about history and culture. After Zhang Chen heard Luo Fengs interest, he also agreed to go to the Blue Bird Market with him. Luo Feng felt a surge of excitement in his heart. This was a great opportunity. Feng Luo had originally planned to organize some information for reference when he went to the Bluebird Market tomorrow. However, he had forgotten about this important matter in his busy work. It was only when Zhang Chen called to urge him that he realized. Hey, Luo Feng, do you still remember that we went to the Bluebird Market together tomorrow? Zhang Chen asked anxiously. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 793 - Chapter 793: I Almost Forgot Chapter 793: I Almost Forgot Translator: 549690339 I Almost Forgot Oh, sorry, I almost forgot! She was really too busy. Her mind was occupied by work. Luo Feng replied regretfully. Luo Feng hurriedly finished his work and packed his luggage. They agreed to meet at the Bluebird Market at nine oclock in the morning. Feng Luo went to the garage, got into his car, and drove towards his destination. When he arrived at the Bluebird Market, he was shocked by the scene in front of him. The scale of the market was beyond Feng Luos imagination. Hundreds of stalls were neatly arranged with all kinds of treasures and antiques. Some of the jewels shone with a mesmerizing light, as if the stars had fallen into the mortal world. Some of the ancient calligraphy and paintings exuded an aura of vicissitudes, as if they could allow one to travel through time. There were also some objects with strange symbols that seemed to come from a mysterious foreign land. This is really spectacular! Luo Feng walked into the market excitedly. He used his Appraiser Vision and saw a bronze artifact placed inside a glass display cabinet. What the hell is this? It seemed to be very valuableLuo Feng pondered in his heart. He walked in front of the bronze artifact and examined it carefully. At this moment, a woman in a Chinese cheongsam walked up to Feng Luo and asked with a smile, Sir, are you interested in this bronze artifact? Luo Feng turned around and replied in a friendly manner,Very interested. Do you know more about this bronze artifact? The woman smiled and nodded, then began to introduce the history and value of this bronze artifact to Luo Feng. Luo Feng listened attentively and occasionally used his Appraisal Vision to confirm if what the woman said was true. And very quickly. Luo Feng realized that this bronze artifact was a fake. Luo Feng didnt continue listening to her. Instead, he left in disappointment. Walking along the bustling street to the market, the surrounding hawkers shouts and the clamor of the crowd blended into one, but Luo Feng was not attracted by the bustle. His eyes flickered as he searched for treasures that could pique his interest. However, he discovered that almost all the stalls were selling ordinary goods. He silently walked past each stall, casually picking up an item and putting it down, as if he was not very interested in these things. He was looking forward to finding a precious treasure or an authentic work of a famous artist, but there didnt seem to be anything on the market that fulfilled his expectations. Just as Feng Luo was feeling a little disappointed, a young man dressed in a bright foreign costume suddenly appeared in front of him and grabbed his arm. The young man had a bright smile on his face, and his eyes shone with confidence and mystery. Hello! I saw you walk past so many stalls without stopping. You must be uninterested in those ordinary items, right? The young man asked with a smile. Feng Luo looked at the young man in surprise. He couldnt help but be attracted by the exotic atmosphere. This young man had a slender figure and a handsome face. His long black hair casually hung on his shoulders, and his thick eyebrows and deep eyes emitted a charming aura. He was wearing a robe made of colorful silk with golden edges, shining brightly under the sun. She exuded a unique charm. Yes, theres almost nothing on the market that interests me. However, is there anything special about you? Feng Luo raised his eyebrows slightly and remained vigilant. He was afraid that this was just a scam. The young man claimed to have the authentic works of famous masters and praised Feng Luo for his outstanding taste. Im an art collector, and I especially like paintings from the Eastern culture. Recently, I obtained a masterpiece that has been passed down for generations. I believe this painting will be an eye-opener for you. The young man said mysteriously. Feng Luo narrowed his eyes, doubting the young mans words. This young mans words and clothes were simply too outstanding, making it hard for anyone to believe. He was secretly on guard, thinking that the other party might just be making up a story to attract attention. However, Feng Luo also knew that he didnt know much about Eastern painting. Perhaps there really was a masterpiece. Since he was already in the market, he decided to take a look at this young mans treasures and gain some experience in distinguishing between real and fake treasures. The young man seemed to sense Feng Luos hesitation. He smiled and nodded. If youre willing, I can bring you to see this masterpiece. Luo Feng frowned. Where are you taking me?he asked. The young man smiled mysteriously. Follow me.With that, he turned around and walked into the depths of the market. After hesitating for a moment, Luo Feng still followed the young mans footsteps. Even though he was a little wary, he was still curious about this so-called masterpiece. The two of them passed through the crowded and complicated market. Luo Feng couldnt help but be attracted by the dazzling array of antiques around him, but he knew that he couldnt be distracted at this moment. He had to first look at the masterpiece that the young man was talking about. Finally, they came to a slightly hidden stall. The stalls were filled with all kinds of artwork, paintings, sculptures, porcelain, and so on. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 794 - Chapter 794: Golden Phoebe Wood Cicada Cage Chapter 794: Golden Phoebe Wood Cicada Cage Translator: 549690339 Golden Phoebe Wood Cicada Cage However, among the items on display, there was not a single eye-catching painting. Feng Luo frowned slightly, confirming his suspicions. Did the young man think that it was a masterpiece? The young man seemed to have noticed the change in Feng Luos expression. He smiled and walked towards a seemingly ordinary wooden box. Right here. he said mysteriously. Luo Feng looked at the wooden box with disdain. After opening it, he realized that there were actually a few yellow paper scrolls inside. The young man pointed at the yellow scroll. This painting is recorded in an ancient book of Eastern culture. It is said to be an authentic work of a famous artist. Luo Feng took the scroll and opened it to read carefully. The painting had delicate strokes and unique use of colors, making people feel as if they could feel the mood and emotions of the artist at that time. However, Luo Feng did not feel the unique charm from the painting. He raised his head and looked at the young man. This painting is quite exquisite, but Im afraid its too hard to say that its an authentic work of a famous artist. The young man smiled. You have a unique eye. I didnt expect you to be able to see through it.He didnt seem to care about Luo Fengs evaluation of the painting. Luo Feng looked at him coldly. Since this painting isnt the masterpiece you mentioned, I wont disturb you. With that, he left. Very quickly. Luo Feng strolled in the market, his eyes inadvertently sweeping across the various stalls. Suddenly, he heard an unusual sound. This sound was like a crisp bell, pleasant to the ear, making people stop in their tracks to find its source. Feng Luo walked in the direction of the voice and got closer and closer. He felt as if he had returned to his childhood. When he was young, he would often catch cicadas and raise cicadas with his good friend, Zhang Chen, and this sound reminded him of those wonderful times. With a faint smile, Luo Feng decided to trace the source of the voice. Luo Feng slowly walked towards the stall and carefully examined the Nebula Cicada and antique cicada cage displayed on the stall. These cicadas were all wearing colorful shells, like twinkling stars, making peoples hearts flutter. An old man in his sixties was sitting behind the stall. He was attentively stroking a pure black Nebula Cicada in his hand. This Nebula Cicada exuded a mysterious and charming aura, as if it had endless charm. Feng Luo looked at the old man and smiled. The old man raised his head and smiled at Feng Luo. Young man, do you want to know? Youll have to buy my things first before I can tell you. Brother, please sit down and talk to me. The old man smiled and nodded before sitting down. He quietly put the black Nebula Cicada in his pocket. My name is Ma Shizhen. Everyone calls me Old Ma. Actually, as long as you buy my goods, I can tell you an interesting secret. Then tell me, why do these cicadas make such beautiful sounds? Feng Luo asked cheerfully. Theyre not ordinary cicadas, Old Ma replied with a smile. Theyre Nebula Cicadas. Every Nebula Cicada had its own unique rhythm and rhythm, which was why the sound it produced was so pleasant. Moreover, it was said that the sound produced by the Nebula Cicada could calm people down and relax their bodies and minds. Feng Luo stared at one of the cages without blinking, feeling the mysterious aura emanating from it. Old Ma smiled and picked up a cicada cage made of golden Phoebe wood from the stall. He approached Feng Luo and said,An antique that has been around for a long time contains the special spiritual energy of nature. Luo Feng focused on the Golden Phoebe Wood Cicada Cage and felt the endless spiritual energy emanating from it. Old Mas so-called spiritual aura was just a way of raising the price of antiques. Feng Luo stared at the Golden Phoebe Wood Cicada Cage, his gaze focused and burning. He carefully observed this ancient work of art and felt the mysterious power emitted from it. The Golden Phoebe Cicada Cage was made of hundreds of fine golden threads, which emitted a faint golden light. Under the sunlight, the entire cage emitted an ancient and solemn aura. Luo Feng could vaguely feel an extraordinary spiritual energy circulating inside the cage. He reached out his finger and gently touched the golden Phoebe cicada cage. The cage emitted a warm and calm aura. This feeling made Feng Luo yearn for it. Luo Feng looked up at Old Ma, a hint of curiosity and anticipation flashing in his eyes. Mr. Old Ma, what is the story of this golden Phoebe cicada cage? I really want to know its origins. Old Ma smiled, his expression mysterious. This golden nanmu cicada cage is very old. Legend has it that it once belonged to an ancient noble family. This family had been passed down from generation to generation. They believed that this cage contained the souls and wisdom of their ancestors. Luo Fengs heart was stirred when he heard this. It was as if he could hear the story of the Golden Phoebe Wood Cicada Cage that he had witnessed over the past thousand years. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 795 - Chapter 795: The Main Event Is Here Chapter 795: The Main Event Is Here Translator: 549690339 The Main Event Is Here When you have this Golden Phoebe Cicada Cage, Old Ma continued, you will be able to feel more of the mysterious power hidden inside. Every time you approached it, it would connect with your mind and bring you inspiration and wisdom. Feng Luo took a deep breath and decided to buy this Golden Phoebe Cicada Cage. Excuse me, Mr. Ma, how much do I have to pay to get this golden Phoebe Wood Cicada Cage?Feng Luo stared at the Golden Phoebe Wood Cicada Cage, his gaze focused and burning. He carefully observed this ancient work of art and felt the mysterious power emitted from it. The Golden Phoebe Cicada Cage was made of hundreds of fine golden threads, which emitted a faint golden light. Under the sunlight, the entire cage emitted an ancient and solemn aura. Luo Feng could vaguely feel a weak but extraordinary spiritual energy circulating inside the cage. He reached out his finger and gently touched the golden Phoebe cicada cage. The cage emitted a warm and calm aura. This feeling made Feng Luo yearn for it. Luo Feng looked up at Old Ma, a hint of curiosity and anticipation flashing in his eyes. Mr. Old Ma, what is the story of this golden Phoebe cicada cage? I really want to know its origins. Old Ma smiled, his expression mysterious. This golden nanmu cicada cage is very old. Legend has it that it once belonged to an ancient noble family. This family had been passed down from generation to generation. They believed that this cage contained the souls and wisdom of their ancestors. Luo Fengs heart was stirred when he heard this. It was as if he could hear the story of the Golden Phoebe Wood Cicada Cage that he had witnessed over the past thousand years. When you have this Golden Phoebe Cicada Cage, Old Ma continued, you will be able to feel more of the mysterious power hidden inside. Every time you approached it, it would connect with your mind and bring you inspiration and wisdom. Feng Luo took a deep breath and decided to buy this Golden Phoebe Cicada Cage. Excuse me, Mr. Ma, how much do I have to pay to get this golden Phoebe Wood Cicada Cage? Luo Fengs heart was filled with anticipation. He couldnt wait to get his hands on this Golden Phoebe Cicada Cage. He looked at Old Ma, his expression revealing a deep desire. Old Ma pondered for a moment, and a trace of hesitation flashed across his eyes. Finally, he said, This Golden Phoebe Cicada Cage is indeed extraordinary. It might have a special meaning to you. However, its value is not cheap either. Luo Feng took a deep breath. He was already prepared to pay a high price. Both sides began to bargain intensely. After more than half an hour of debate, both sides finally reached an agreement. Feng Luo bought the cage for 5000 yuan. Taking out his wallet, Luo Feng handed the bright-red notes to Old Ma. He took the money and smiled in satisfaction. This is your treasure. The old horse returned the cage to Luo Feng with a hint of reluctance in his tone. Feng Luo took the cage and was extremely excited. He gently stroked the surface of the Golden Phoebe Cicada Cage and felt the warmth and mysterious power it emitted. Thank you, Mr. Ma. Luo Feng smiled. I am very satisfied with this purchase. Yes. Old Ma nodded with a smile. I hope this cage can bring you good luck and wisdom. Luo Feng stopped smiling and his gaze turned serious. I believe it will. After obtaining the Golden Phoebe Cicada Cage, Luo Feng looked forward to using his unique Appraisal Vision even more. He knew that only by absorbing the spiritual energy in the antiques could he continuously increase the power of the Appraiser. Filled with anticipation, Feng Luo decided to appraise the Golden Phoebe Cicada Cage as soon as he got home. Feng Luo said goodbye to the old horse and left the antique shop briskly with the golden Phoebe cicada cage in his arms. Luo Feng and Zhang Chen walked into the Jade Jade Pavilion, which was known as the Holy Land of the Antique World excitedly. This magnificent building was a huge antique exchange center, where many people who were passionate about antique appraisal gathered. Every day, a large number of people came here with their collections or looking for something they liked. As soon as Feng Luo and Zhang Chen entered, they felt a heavy and mysterious atmosphere in the air. They saw many familiar faces, people who had interacted with them or participated in the appraisal competition with them. Hey, isnt that Yang Wen? Zhang Chen suddenly pointed at a young man and said excitedly. Luo Feng followed his finger and saw a young man with a sharp gaze. Yang Wen was a newbie who had just entered the antique industry, but he was very persistent in appraising treasures. Luo Feng and he had met at an auction before, and they had left a deep impression on each other. The two of them walked to Yang Wens side and nodded at each other. Luo Feng, Zhang Chen, youve also come to the Jade Jade Pavilion. Yang Wen greeted him with a smile. Yeah, I just happened to have time to come over and take a look.Feng Luo replied. Just as they were greeting each other, another person walked over. This person was a middle-aged man named Zhou Yun. He was an old friend of Feng Luo and Zhang Chen, and he had a very high reputation in the appraiser world. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 796 - Chapter 796: Looks Very Special Chapter 796: Looks Very Special Translator: 549690339 Looks Very Special Zhou Yun had always been dedicated to collecting and studying Ming and Qing porcelain, and was Imown as the Master of Porcelain. Luo Feng, Zhang Chen, long time no see. Zhou Yun said with a smile. Hello, Uncle Zhou! Luo Feng and Zhang Chen greeted in unison. The four of them sat around a tea table and began to discuss their recent experiences in appraising treasures. Yang Wen enthusiastically talked about a collection of antiques he found in an abandoned house and asked the two seniors for their opinions on a few of the items. Feng Luo, on the other hand, was absent-mindedly fiddling with the golden thread Phoebe cicada cage in his hand. He was full of anticipation and curiosity about this new collection, and he was very eager to reveal the truth through the appraisal. Zhou Yun saw through Feng Luos thoughts and said with a smile,Luo Feng, this is a good collectible. Luo Feng nodded. Yes, or else I wouldnt have done it. Immediately after. After everyone drank their tea, they dispersed and returned to their respective activity areas. Feng Luo picked up the Golden Phoebe Cicada Cage and decided to find a quiet place to use his unique treasure inspection. After searching for a quiet corner in the Jade Pavilion, Luo Feng gently put down the Golden Phoebe Wood Cicada Cage. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and immersed himself in this mysterious world. He could feel the warmth and mysterious power emanating from the cage. He knew that this was the spiritual power contained in the antique. Feng Luo gently circulated his internal energy and absorbed the spiritual energy in the Golden Phoebe Cicada Cage. As he absorbed more and more spiritual energy, Luo Feng felt that his Appraisal Vision was constantly improving. In the darkness, a magical energy surged into his body. Slowly, Feng Luo opened his eyes. He saw that the surrounding scenery had become exceptionally clear, as if he was observing with a magnifying glass. Next, Luo Feng turned his gaze to the Golden Phoebe Wood Cicada Cage. He saw the tiny and delicate patterns on its surface, as well as the traces of time hidden within. At the same time, in Luo Fengs line of sight, the Golden Phoebe Wood Cicada Cage gradually revealed its true value. This seemingly ordinary but actually unique cicada cage was actually an extremely rare antique. Its value far exceeded Luo Fengs imagination. Feng Luo excitedly held the golden nanmu cicada cage. He knew that he had encountered a rare treasure. He could clearly feel that the power of his Appraiser Vision had increased tremendously at this moment. Other than that. Luo Feng and Zhang Chen saw many antique experts in the Jade Pavilion. The entire Jade Jade Pavilion was crowded with people of all kinds. Exquisite calligraphy and paintings hung on the walls, and various precious antiques were displayed in the display cabinets. The experts were carefully observing each of the items on display. They were immersed in it as if they had become one with the antiques. Feng Luo noticed Zhou Xuanbing and Lei Yunwen, both famous people in the antique world. Zhou Xuanbing was a demure and elegant woman. She specialized in the appraisal of Ming and Qing furniture and had very high attainments in this field. Lei Yunwen was good at the four treasures of the study. She had deep attainments in calligraphy, painting, and culture. Luo Feng and Zhang Chen walked over to greet them. Sister Zhou, Sister Lei, long time no see. Luo Feng said with a smile. Zhou Xuanbing replied,Aiya, Feng Luo, youre here. What have you been busy with recently? Ive been organizing my collection recently and preparing to participate in an important treasure appraisal competition, said Luo Feng with a smile. Seeing so many experts of the Jade Jade Pavilion gathered here, it was truly dazzling. Lei Yunwen added, Yes, I can learn a lot of things every time I come to the Jade Jade Pavilion. Not only could they communicate with each other, but they could also appreciate all kinds of rare treasures. Feng Luo immediately resonated with Lei Yunwens words. Indeed, all of the items in the Jade Pavilion are the best of the best. Each of them contained a rich historical and cultural background. Luo Feng said emotionally. Zhou Xuanbing looked at him in agreement. Yes, its precisely because of these precious cultural relics that the antique world has endless space for exploration and learning. Feng Luo suddenly had an idea. By the way, Sister Zhou, Sister Lei, may I ask you a question? I recently got my hands on a cicada cage made of Phoebe Nanmu wood. I wonder if you have time to help me take a look. Zhou Xuanbing and Lei Yunwen both showed great interest after hearing what Luo Feng said. Of course, Feng Luo. Zhou Xuanbing said. We are very willing to help you appraise this collection. Lei Yunwen also expressed the same wish. It just so happens that we also want to see Luo Fengs taste and appraisal method. Thus, the four of them walked to a quiet corner. Feng Luo placed the cage on the table for Zhou Xuanbing and Lei Yunwen to observe. Zhou Xuanbing carefully examined the patterns on the surface of the cicada cage and lightly tapped it, producing a crisp sound. Her eyes were focused and solemn, as if she had some kind of spiritual resonance with the cicada cage. Lei Yunwen used her hands to feel the texture of the cicada cage. She could feel the warmth and vicissitudes of history from the wood. She muttered to herself,This pattern. It looks very special. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 797 - Chapter 797: Precious Learning Experience Chapter 797: Precious Learning Experience Translator: 549690339 Precious Learning Experience Luo Feng witnessed how the two seniors were so focused on observing his collection. He was both nervous and expectant. He understood that this was a precious learning opportunity. After some careful observation and exploration, Zhou Xuanbing and Lei Yunwen looked at each other and revealed a satisfied smile. Feng Luo, Zhou Xuanbing said. This Golden Phoebe Cicada Cage is indeed unusual. Its lines and texture showed a clear sense of age and craftsmanship. According to my understanding, this kind of wood comes from an ancient tree that few people know about. Its very rare. The shape and structure of the cicada cage were also very unique and exquisite. Luo Feng was overjoyed when he heard that. He did not expect to be able to find such a precious collection. Feng Luo, Zhou Xuanbing continued, I suggest that you bring this Golden Phoebe Wood Cicada Cage to some professional organizations so that more people can admire and appraise it. I believe it will cause a great sensation. Luo Feng nodded in agreement. The highlight of this event was not the cicada cage. It was an authentic manuscript of Xu Zhenqing, a famous Ming Dynasty artist, that Luo Feng had found. The treasure appraisal session began. The host personally walked onto the stage and solemnly introduced Xu Zhenqings authentic manuscripts collected by Luo Feng. The atmosphere in the hall was tense and filled with anticipation. Everyone was filled with curiosity and anticipation towards this ancient calligraphy painting. Feng Luo and Zhang Chen sat in the audience, staring at the ancient calligraphy on the stage. Both of them knew that this was a rare opportunity to witness and listen to the evaluation and interpretation of Xu Zhenqings works by various experts. This is an extremely precious and rare piece of work. Xu Zhenqing was one of the famous calligraphers of the Ming Dynasty. He was famous for his cursive handwriting. From the lines of the handwriting, this manuscript indeed had Xu Zhenqings unique style and charm. Other than the font, I also want to emphasize the layout and composition of this work. Xu Zhenqing was good at expressing profound artistic conception with simple and agile layout. In this manuscript, we can see that he used it with ease and wrote it very delicately. Other experts also expressed their opinions and gave high praise and comments to Xu Zhenqings work. Luo Feng and Zhang Chen also actively participated in the discussion. Xu Zhenqings calligraphy and paintings have become masterpieces, Luo Feng said after thinking for a moment. Other than his unique brush strokes and layout, whats more important is his sincerity and pursuit of the ultimate in art. Every stroke contained his reverence and love for the art of calligraphy. Zhang Chen added, Yes, Xu Zhenqing could be said to be a treasure in the calligraphy world at that time. He left an indelible influence on later generations with his exquisite skills and works that were deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. The experts discussion continued to deepen, and the atmosphere became more and more heated. The hall echoed with the sound of various opinions colliding and arguing. Everyone was extremely excited about this treasure appraisal event, hoping to find out Xu Zhenqings true value. In the midst of their discussion, Luo Feng secretly used his Appraisal Vision. Through the manuscript, he could see the spiritual power contained in it and the value of the antique. He was delighted. He knew that he had really found a very precious collection. Pavilion Master Li and Feng Luo were sitting in an elegantly decorated tea room. In the drizzle, they listened to the clear and pleasant music of the zither and chatted about all kinds of interesting things about appraising treasures. Luo Feng, the authentic manuscript of Xu Zhenqing that you showed me earlier was truly amazing.Pavilion Master Li tasted the fragrant tea and sighed.You really are an amazing appraiser. Luo Feng smiled humbly and said,Pavilion Master, you flatter me. Actually, I was lucky to find such a precious collection. Dont be so humble, Feng Luo, said Zhang Chen. However, driven by his strong curiosity, Pavilion Master Li mentioned again,lf youre willing to share, Luo Feng. I believe that your ability will bring us more surprises. Tomorrow, well go to Qingya Pavilion to taste tea and appraise treasures. How about it? Zhang Chen said with a smile. Pavilion Master Lis eyes lit up. Thats a good idea. He cupped his hands at Feng Luo. Feng Luo, I hope to see you tomorrow. Of course. Luo Feng smiled and nodded. Im looking forward to the event tomorrow. Thus, they sipped tea and chatted together, their laughter echoing in the tea room. The tea tasting event at the Elegant Pavilion tomorrow became their new expectation. Early the next morning, Pavilion Master Li, Feng Luo, and Zhang Chen arrived at the Elegant Pavilion. This was a shop specializing in antiques and tea leaves, and there was also a specially set up treasure appraisal corner. People brought their collections over, and under the evaluation of Pavilion Master Li, Luo Feng, and other experts, the mystery of their value was revealed. Many people had gathered outside the venue, and they were all experienced in antique appreciation. They were looking forward to seeing Pavilion Master Li and Feng Luo display their amazing appraisal skills. Pavilion Master Li and Feng Luo walked into the shop. Under the illumination of the lights, they looked especially solemn. CPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 798 - Chapter 798: Not Worth This Price At All Chapter 798: Not Worth This Price At All Translator: 549690339 Not Worth This Price At All Today, we will start with this Porcelain Phoenix. Pavilion Master Li pointed at a blue-and-white porcelain vase on the stage and said to Feng Luo. Feng Luo stared at the Porcelain Phoenix and closed his eyes to use his Appraisal Vision. Soon, he saw the spiritual energy contained in it and the value of the antique. This is a very precious collection. Luo Feng smiled and nodded. It came from the Ming Dynasty and had a long history and unique artistic value. Pavilion Master Li was slightly stunned. He did not expect Luo Feng to be able to determine the value of this blue and white porcelain so quickly and accurately. The surrounding audience also cast envious and curious gazes. They were all looking forward to the amazing value that the next collection would reveal. Very quickly. Pavilion Master Li patted the table lightly. Lets go to the antique market often in the future. Everyone nodded, and their passion for collecting and appraising treasures was rekindled. They began to talk about their love and pursuit of antiques. While everyone was discussing excitedly, the lights in the shop gradually dimmed and a middle-aged man walked in. Hello everyone, I am Ma Guohua, the owner of the Elegant Pavilion.He cupped his hands at everyone. Welcome, everyone. I hope you can find the treasure you like here. Thank you, Boss Ma. Feng Luo smiled. Thank you for your hospitality, Boss Ma. Ma Guohuas eyes swept across the crowd, and his eyes suddenly lit up. Mr. Luo Feng, youre a new customer in my shop. Everyone looked at him curiously. They were very interested in this mysterious and low-key appraiser. Pavilion Master Li broke the silence. Actually, I found a surprise during the appraisal. As he spoke, he took out the cage from his backpack and placed it on the table. And very quickly. Feng Luo smiled and continued, This golden nanmu cicada cage comes from the Ming Dynasty. It was made from the most precious material at that time, the golden nanmu. The craftsmanship is exquisite and there is no flaw. Everyone was attracted by the craftsmanship and material of this cicada cage, and they all asked Luo Feng where he bought it. Feng Luo took out a name card from his backpack and handed it to everyone. I bought it from an antique market. There are many treasures waiting for us to excavate.Luo Feng said with a smile. Zhang Chen took the business card and looked at it. He couldnt help but sigh. Looks like I have to walk around with you more. Maybe I can find some treasures. Everyone was mesmerized. Not only was this cicada cage exquisitely designed, but it also exuded a long history. Everyone sat around the tea table and looked at it carefully. The material of this cicada cage is very precious. Nanmu is rare and difficult to make.Luo Feng pointed at the patterns on the cicada cage and said, Look, these patterns are well-arranged. Its a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Ma Guohua stared at the cage of the golden Phoebe Wood Cicada with a surprised expression. Mr. Luo Feng, can you identify its authenticity?An audience member asked curiously. Of course. Luo Feng smiled and nodded. He closed his eyes and used his Appraisal Vision. After a moment, he opened his eyes again. This is an authentic Ming Dynasty golden Phoebe cicada cage. It has a high collection and investment value. Everyone was amazed and looked at Luo Feng even more respectfully. Mr. Luo Feng is indeed amazing.Ma Guohua praised. This cicada cage is just one of them. There are many more treasures waiting for us to discover. Everyone was filled with anticipation for the upcoming treasure appraisal event. Luo Fengs words aroused everyones interest, but at this moment, a middle-aged man walked into the shop. He was wearing an old-fashioned short shirt and had an extraordinary temperament. He was obviously a very insightful person. Everyone couldnt help but turn to look at this newcomer. Hello, Im Ma Guohua, the owner of Elegant Pavilion. What can I do for you? The middle-aged man smiled and nodded.lm here to visit your collection and appraisal event. Ma Guohua warmly invited him.Welcome! Please feel free to take a look. The middle-aged mans gaze turned to the Golden Phoebe Wood Cicada Cage that Feng Luo had displayed. He walked up to Feng Luo and examined it carefully. Mr. Luo Feng, are you saying that this cicada cage is made of golden nanmu from the Ming Dynasty?The middle-aged man asked. Thats right. Feng Luo smiled. The middle-aged man looked at Feng Luo suspiciously. How much did you spend to buy this cicada cage? Everyone looked at Feng Luo, waiting for his answer. Feng Luo didnt hide anything and said frankly, 5000 yuan. The middle-aged man frowned slightly. 5000 yuan? Do you think this cicada cage is worth so much money? I dont think its value is limited to just 5000 yuan, Luo Feng said confidently.lt has even greater potential. The middle-aged man shook his head. From my point of view, this cicada cage is not worth such a high price. After all, it was just a cicada cage. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 799 - Chapter 799: He Must Have This Chapter 799: He Must Have This Translator: 549690339 He Must Have This Everyone looked at each other, clearly hesitant. However, Pavilion Master Li was very interested in this item and expressed the need to study it further. Feng Luo watched the middle-aged man and Pavilion Master Li argue. They each expressed different views on the value of the cicada cage. The middle-aged man insisted that the cicada cage was not worth such a high price, while Pavilion Master Li expressed the need for further research. Luo Feng sat quietly at the side and did not interrupt. At this moment, he was also a little puzzled. Although he believed that the cicada cage was worth far more than 5000 yuan, the middle-aged mans words made him start to doubt it. Although the Appraisal Vision allowed him to see the true value of an item, it was also possible for him to misjudge it. Just as everyone fell silent, Luo Feng suddenly broke the deadlock. Since everyone has a dispute about the value of this cicada cage, Ive decided to bring it to the Elegant Pavilion for an expert to appraise. Everyone raised their heads, their gazes focused on Feng Luo. Mr. Luo Feng, you want us to appraise the cicada cage?Ma Guohua asked in surprise. Yes. Luo Feng nodded. I hope to solve this mystery through the eyes of an expert and confirm its true value. The middle-aged man smiled slightly, as if he agreed with Feng Luos decision.Very good. I also hope to see whats so special about this cicada cage. Pavilion Master Li seemed to be a little hesitant. Of course. Luo Feng looked up at Pavilion Master Li. Your opinion is also very important. Before the experts appraise it, we can first hear your opinion on this cicada cage. Pavilion Master Li smiled and said confidently, I think that the golden nanmu wood used in this cicada cage is of excellent quality and exquisite workmanship. Although it might not be as valuable as a heirloom, it could at least be worth more than 10,000 yuan. 10,000 yuan? The middle-aged man sneered. Im afraid youre overestimating yourself. Although the cage was good, it was still quite difficult to reach 10,000 yuan. Since everyone has different opinions, let the experts tell us the answer. Feng Luo said after a moment of silence. With that, he picked up the cicada cage and left the shop. Everyone watched Feng Luo leave. The middle-aged mans eyes flashed with curiosity.This Mr. Luo Feng is not simple. Pavilion Master Li stared intently at Feng Luos back, and a sense of curiosity welled up in his heart.Could it be that he really has some special ability? After Feng Luo left, Ma Guohua could feel the tension in the shop. He smiled at everyone and said, This cicada cage is a highlight of our shop. It has aroused everyones interest and discussion. We should look at it with an open mind. Only after being appraised by an expert could its value be determined. Everyone nodded in agreement. At this moment, Luo Feng brought the cicada cage back to the Elegant Pavilion. Ma Guohua immediately invited an expert and handed the cicada cage to him for identification. The expert carefully observed the texture and workmanship of the cicada cage, and his expression gradually became solemn. Finally, he said after a moment of silence, This cicada cage is indeed made of golden Phoebe wood from the Ming Dynasty, but it also carries an ancient and mysterious spiritual power. Everyone gasped when they heard this. The expert continued, This spiritual power comes from the antiques stored in the cicada cage. It makes the value of the cicada cage far beyond our imagination. Then how much is it worth? Pavilion Master Li asked excitedly. The specialist smiled and shook his head. As for the value of this cicada cage, I still need to study it further to give an accurate answer. Everyone was a little disappointed, but they were full of anticipation. When Zhou Xuanbing heard that the cicada cage carried the spiritual energy of an antique, she frowned slightly with a puzzled expression. She had a strong interest in this mysterious spiritual power, but she also had a trace of doubt. The other experts and collectors turned to look at Zhou Xuanbing, waiting for her explanation. They all knew that she was a very knowledgeable person who could see things that others could not. However, Lei Yunwen did not care about Zhou Xuanbings attitude at this moment. She only stood up and smiled slightly. She said confidently,180,ooo. The crowd quieted down and everyone turned to look at Lei Yunwen with a surprised expression. Feng Luos eyes widened in shock. This price far exceeded his expectations. He originally thought that the cicada cage could only be sold for about 100,000 yuan at most. Zhou Xuanbing frowned and looked at Lei Yunwen thoughtfully. She knew Lei Yunwens background and strength, and she had a keen sense of the antique market. However, the price of 180,000 still surprised her. 180,000. Luo Feng withdrew his gaze and muttered softly. The other experts and collectors also began to discuss, expressing their shock and doubts. They felt that the price of 180,000 was too high and did not match the true value of the cicada cage. 180,000 going once. Lei Yunwen said in a deep voice. She knew that if other people bid again, the price of this cicada cage would probably continue to rise. For a moment, everyone present looked at each other. No one dared to bid against Lei Yunwen. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 800 - Chapter 800: Long Teng Kuo Teahouse Chapter 800: Long Teng Kuo Teahouse Translator: 549690339 Long Teng Kuo Teahouse That was 180,000. So very quickly. Feng Luo received the message from Lei Yunwen and smiled. 180,000 yuan was nothing to him. He had been on the battlefield for a long time and was knowledgeable. After receiving the payment, Feng Luo put his phone into his pocket, took a deep breath, and turned to look at Zhou Xuanbing. Xuan Bing, our mission is complete.Luo Feng said softly. Zhou Xuanbing nodded slightly. She knew that this mission was not simple, but Luo Feng always completed it unexpectedly. Even so, she could not ignore Lei Yunwens performance and attitude just now. She felt that there must be something hidden in this that she did not know. Feng Luo walked in front of the cicada cage and gently stroked its smooth surface. There are also many fake and counterfeit items in the antique market, but I believe that this cicada cage is a real ancient funerary object.he muttered to himself. Zhou Xuanbing looked at Feng Luo with a strange feeling in her heart. She could feel Luo Fengs passion and focus on the antique market, but there seemed to be a hidden secret in the depths. While the experts and collectors were discussing, Lei Yunwen stood quietly in the distance. She stared at the aura emitted by Luo Feng and tried to pry into the truth. Although she knew that Luo Feng was not an ordinary person, she still remained vigilant and decided to continue observing him. As time passed, the auction finally ended. The crowd dispersed, and Luo Feng and Zhou Xuanbing prepared to leave. Brother Chen, lets go. Luo Feng said to Zhang Chen. Alright, Feng Luo. Zhang Chen nodded and smiled. At this moment, Lei Yunwen suddenly walked to Feng Luos side, her eyes flashing with a hint of vigilance. Luo Feng, you have to remember this. Lei Yunwen said indifferently, If you betray the trust of Pavilion Master Li and me, the consequences will be unimaginable. Luo Feng smiled. Dont worry, I know what Im doing. Lei Yunwen silently watched his back as he left. There was still a trace of doubt in her heart. However, she had a belief in her heart: As long as she remained vigilant and observed his every move, she would be able to unveil the truth hidden in him. And very quickly. Luo Feng took out the new manuscript that he had recently obtained from Xu Zhenqing and showed it to her. For a moment, it attracted the attention of almost everyone present. Luo Feng looked at the crowd gathered around the table and focused on the well-preserved and clear handwriting of Xu Zhenqings manuscript that he had just taken out. A trace of uneasiness rose in his heart. Zhou Xuanbing followed closely behind Feng Luo. She also showed a strong interest in ancient books. Luo Feng noticed that she was focused on reading every page, revealing a hint of excitement that was hard to detect. It felt like someone was waiting for an important discovery. This made Luo Feng wary. He began to wonder if Zhou Xuanbings interest in ancient books was only because of her love for culture and history. Suddenly, a high-pitched and sharp voice broke the silence. This is the Ming edition! Everyone, look! Everyone immediately turned their heads, their eyes shining with desire and fanaticism. They all reached out to touch the precious ancient book, as if they could feel the pulse of history through touch. This Xu Zhenqing manuscript is simply a living piece of history! someone said excitedly. Such a well-preserved Xu Zhenqing manuscript is very rare in the market! It should be able to sell for a sky-high price! Another person said excitedly. Feng Luos eyes were deep. He looked at everyones reaction, especially Zhou Xuanbing. He began to suspect Zhou Xuanbings true intentions. Was she here to snatch this precious ancient book? Zhou Xuanbing was so excited and focused on the ancient book that it made him feel uneasy. Everyone, calm down. Luo Feng finally spoke, This Xu Zhenqing manuscript is indeed very precious, but I have no intention of selling it. Everyone looked at each other and took a few steps back in disappointment. I hone to place this ancient book in mv collection so that I can study and protect it better.Luo Feng explained calmly. After hearing Luo Fengs words, everyone relaxed slightly and expressed their understanding. However, after everyone calmed down, a hint of disappointment flashed across Zhou Xuanbings eyes. Her gaze became sharper and more vigilant. Feng Luo noticed the change in Zhou Xuanbing and became even more vigilant. He decided to continue observing Zhou Xuanbing and maintain a high level of vigilance. Xuan Bing, do you have any special interest in Xu Zhenqings manuscript?Luo Feng suddenly asked. Zhou Xuanbing was slightly stunned, but she immediately regained her composure. No, Im just interested in history and culture. Luo Feng smiled and didnt ask any further. He knew that now was not the time to reveal Zhou Xuanbings true intentions. He needed more evidence to make a judgment. At this moment. Lei Yunwen looked at Feng Luo. Lets go to Long Tengkuo Teahouse tomorrow!Lei Yunwen said excitedly. Feng Luo nodded. He was also very interested in the Long Tengkuo teahouse. He heard that besides providing high-quality tea leaves, there were also some precious ancient books for people to taste. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 801 - Chapter 801: It’s Indeed A Good Place Chapter 801: Its Indeed A Good Place Translator: 549690339 Its Indeed A Good Place Pavilion Master Li looked at the two of them and said with a smile, Long Tengkuo Tea House is indeed a good place. Lets go together tomorrow. Lei Yunwen nodded and then said in embarrassment, Tomorrowl want to take a good look at your Xu Zhenqing manuscript. Of course. Luo Feng smiled faintly. And very quickly. Todays event ended. After Feng Luo returned home, he shook off the dust on his body and prepared to browse the Internet for information on appraisals as usual. When he turned on his computer, an auction message called Han Cui Xuan popped up on the screen. Han Cui Xuan? What auction house is it? Feng Luo was curious and immediately clicked to browse. A beautiful web interface appeared in front of him, displaying pictures of various antiques and artworks. Luo Feng casually browsed through it and suddenly saw a familiar name-Xu Zhenqings manuscript. His heart skipped a beat, and he couldnt help but increase his reading speed. Xu Zhenqing was a famous scholar in the Ming Dynasty. The manuscripts he left behind were still undecipherable. Lei Yunwen had mentioned this name some time ago. Luo Feng stared at the picture of the manuscript and was deeply attracted by it. According to the introduction, this was Xu Zhenqings Anecdotes in his later years. It was Imown as one of the treasures in the history of Chinese literature. Its priceless. Feng Luo muttered to himself. Although the auction house did not give a specific valuation for the time being, Luo Feng understood that such a manuscript could not be bought for hundreds or thousands of dollars. He recalled Lei Yunwens words, Take a good look at your Xu Zhenqings manuscript , and he couldnt help but reveal a thoughtful expression. If this manuscript was really as valuable as he imagined, then his current efforts in finding exclusive appraisals might have a breakthrough. The next day. Luo Feng was immersed in a sweet dream, lying comfortably on the soft bed. The surroundings were filled with a fresh fragrance, as if they were in a sea of flowers. Warm sunlight shone through the window, illuminating the entire room. At this moment, a piercing alarm clock suddenly broke the silence. Feng Luo opened his eyes in a daze and squinted at the bed. Standing there was his childhood friend, Zhang Chen, who had a bright smile on his face. Hey! Good morning, Feng Luo! Zhang Chen happily turned on his phone and turned off the alarm clock. Luo Feng frowned in annoyance. Zhang Chen! When did you come to my house? You even woke me up! Zhang Chen scratched his head awkwardly. Actually, I want you to help me take a look at this thing. He took out a silver badge from his pocket and handed it to Feng Luo. Luo Feng took the badge and looked at it carefully. Although it looked like an ordinary silver badge to ordinary people, it was completely different to Luo Feng. He used his Appraisal ability to see the true value of the item. On this badge, he found a trace of weak but obvious spiritual energy fluctuation. This made him even more certain that his previous judgment was not wrong. Feng Luo carefully placed the badge back into Zhang Chens hand and smiled. This is just an ordinary silver badge. There is nothing special about it. Zhang Chen looked at Feng Luo in confusion.You said that this is just an ordinary silver badge, but I keep feeling that its different. Luo Feng pretended to shrug his shoulders casually. Maybe youre overthinking it. He didnt reveal his appraisal ability. Alright, since you say so, Ill believe you. Zhang Chen shook his head and patted Luo Fengs shoulder. Oh right, are we going to the auction together tonight? I heard that there will be many precious antiques.Just as Feng Luo was about to tell Zhang Chen that he had other important matters to attend to today, his phone suddenly rang. It was a message from Zhou Xuanbing. Feng Luo picked up his phone and saw the words: Good morning, Luo Feng! Theres a new breakfast place called Sunrise Restaurant today. I heard that the food is very good. Are you free? Lets go and try it together! Sunrise Pavilion? Luo Feng pondered for a moment. Sounds good. It just so happens that I dont have any plans. He replied to Zhou Xuanbing that he agreed and told Zhang Chen about their plan. However, Luo Feng did not reveal that there were other important matters today. Zhang Chen nodded excitedly. Then lets go now! Im also very interested in this new shop. The two of them quickly left Feng Luos Appraiser Hall and drove to Sunrise Pavilion. This was a food stall located in the bustling district of the city center. Although it was not large, its business was very good. When they reached the entrance of Sunrise Pavilion, the two of them realized that the people waiting in line to enter the shop had already gone around the corner. As a senior appraiser, Feng Luo wasnt surprised by this. Instead, he was even more curious about what was so special about this breakfast shop. It was finally their turn to enter the shop. Zhou Xuanbing had been waiting inside for a long time. When she saw Feng Luo and Zhang Chen enter, she immediately gestured for them to sit down. Feng Luo, the specialty of this breakfast shop is the familiar antique decorations. Zhou Xuanbing pointed at the walls that were decorated with all kinds of decorations. I heard that these are all antiques from the bosss private collection. Even I feel itchy when I see them. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 802 - Chapter 802: Hope There Are Still Seats Chapter 802: Hope There Are Still Seats Translator: 549690339 Hope There Are Still Seats What an interesting idea. Luo Feng smiled and replied, It seems that this shop not only has delicious breakfast, but also some collectibles worth looking at. The waiter brought the menu over, and the three of them ordered a signature breakfast set and their favorite snacks. While waiting for the food to be served, Luo Feng noticed a mirror hanging on the wall. The mirror was oddly shaped, and its corners were incomplete. However, one could see a weak but obvious fluctuation of spiritual power through it. You found that mirror too? Zhou Xuanbing smiled and said, I just asked the waiter. They are indeed precious antiques borrowed from the Luo Feng Appraiser Hall. They said that they were found in an ancient tomb. Feng Luo looked at the mirror curiously. He knew that this mirror was definitely not simple. He secretly decided to come back and study it carefully after breakfast. After the food was served, the three of them began to enjoy the delicious breakfast. Luo Fengs gaze was attracted by the antiques displayed around him from time to time. He noticed that there was a bronze ware and a traditional jade on the wall. This shop is really unique. Luo Feng praised, An ordinary breakfast shop can also become a cultural and artistic exhibition. Zhang Chen was engrossed in watching from the side. The topic turned to the badge he had recently bought. Didnt you feel that the badge was a little unusual?Zhang Chen suddenly asked, Ive taken it to other appraisers for appraisal. They all said that there was nothing special about it. Zhou Xuanbing and Luo Feng looked at each other. Luo Feng smiled. Maybe we can find some time to study this badge. Maybe well find something interesting. Soon, after dinner. Feng Luo and Zhou Xuanbing passed through the bustling crowd and arrived in front of the Long Tengkuo teahouse. The teahouse looked simple and elegant. There was a wooden sign with the words Long Teng Kuo hanging at the door. Sunlight shone through the branches and leaves on the ground, and a warm aura enveloped the surroundings. Feng Luo pushed open the door and walked into the teahouse. A young waitress came up to him. She greeted the two of them with a smile and asked if they had reserved seats. I dont have an appointment. Zhou Xuanbing smiled and said, We decided to come here at the last minute. I hope there are still seats. The waitress nodded and smiled. Please wait a moment. She walked to the side and exchanged a few words with the other waiters. Then, she turned around and said,lm sorry, there are only private rooms available at the moment. Would you like to sit in a private room? Feng Luo and Zhou Xuanbing looked at each other and said in unison,Of course Im willing. The waitress led the two of them through the interior of the teahouse. The mahogany tables and chairs, the flower terrace by the window, the Chinese ink paintings hanging on the wall, and everything else displayed a strong ancient style. In the end, they arrived at a private room that overlooked the courtyard. After Feng Luo and Zhou Xuanbing sat down, the waitress smiled and said, The Tea Pavilion Master will soon send you a selection of famous tea. Please take a rest. After the waitress left, Feng Luo looked around and noticed that there was an exquisite purple clay teapot in the middle of the room. He reached out and gently touched the body of the teapot, feeling the delicate touch emitted from it. This pot looked ordinary, but Luo Feng knew that it was definitely extraordinary. Luo Feng, whats wrong? Zhou Xuanbing asked curiously. This purple clay teapot is very unique. Luo Feng smiled and replied, I think it might be hiding some kind of secret. Just as they were discussing the purple clay teapot, the slow and loud sound of a zither came from the teahouse. They turned their heads and saw a girl in white sitting on a carved bench, her fingers gently playing the zither. As the music flowed, the atmosphere in the teahouse became even more peaceful. What a heavenly voice. Zhou Xuanbing took a deep breath and sighed. Feng Luo was also mesmerized by the girl. The sound of the zither was like a clear spring flowing in his ears. He suddenly remembered the broken mirror. Perhaps she also has a special ability that allows her to perceive the value of an item through music. He guessed in his heart. Just as Feng Luo was deep in thought, the waitress came in with a plate. The plates were filled with all kinds of delicious refreshments. This is our shops signature snack. Please enjoy it. The waitress smiled gently and said, What kind of tea would you like now? Give me a cup of Fragrant Pear Blossom White. Zhou Xuanbing pleaded. I want a cup of Red Dust Lemon Red Tea. The waitress left the private room after receiving the order. Feng Luo and Zhou Xuanbing began to savor the exquisite refreshments and enjoy this rare moment of peace. Just as Feng Luo and Zhou Xuanbing were enjoying the exquisite refreshments, a burst of laughter came from outside the private room. Luo Feng and Zhou Xuanbing looked at each other and then turned to look at the door at the same time. They saw Pavilion Master Li sitting by the window and chatting with a few old friends from the antique world. Pavilion Master Li was a rather reputable appraiser. Although Pavilion Master Li didnt know that Feng Luo had the special ability to appraise treasures, he was extremely impressed by Feng Luos appraisal skills. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disrezarded his life and continued to update thousands of words everv dav. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 803 - Chapter 803: Pretending to Be Interested Chapter 803: Pretending to Be Interested Translator: 549690339 Pretending to Be Interested Seeing Pavilion Master Lis arrival, Zhou Xuanbing could not help but reveal a trace of surprise. She put down the teacup in her hand and stood up to salute Pavilion Master Li. Pavilion Master Li smiled and nodded, expressing his welcome. He said to Zhou Xuanbing in a familiar and friendly tone,Miss Lu, you came to the teahouse today. Its really rare. Zhou Xuanbing sat by the window and said to Pavilion Master Li,Yeah, I heard that you were coming here today, so I came over with Luo Feng to take a look. Feng Luo also stood up and bowed to Pavilion Master Li.Pavilion Master Li, long time no see. It seems that your influence in the antique world is growing. Pavilion Master Li smiled and waved his hand, saying humbly,Luo Feng, you flatter me. I dont deserve it, I dont deserve it. I heard that many precious antiques have been lost in the market recently. Zhou Xuanbing continued to ask, Has Pavilion Master Li heard of this? Pavilion Master Li pondered for a moment before replying, There are indeed such rumors. Im also very concerned about them. He believed that the truth would soon be found out and these precious antiques would be found. As they were talking, the waitress brought the tea they ordered into the private room. Feng Luo and Zhou Xuanbing stopped talking and stared at the tray in her hand. The waitress gently put down the tray and said with a smile, This is the Fragrant Pear Blossom White and Red Dust Lemon Black Tea that you ordered. Please have a taste. Luo Feng and Zhou Xuanbing nodded in thanks. After the waitress left the room, Feng Luo picked up his Red Dust Lemon Red Tea and looked at the lemon slices and black tea floating in the cup. He smiled and said,This cup of Red Dust Lemon Red Tea is really good in color, aroma, and taste. Zhou Xuanbing also took a sip of the Fragrant Pear Blossom White and nodded in satisfaction. This cup of Fragrant Pear Blossom White is as smooth as silk. And very quickly. Feng Luo and Zhou Xuanbing sat by the window, surrounded by exquisite tea sets and some antiques. There was a manuscript in front of them. It was a detailed record of an antique that Luo Feng had recently appraised. Luo Fengs manuscript aroused the interest of everyone present. Pavilion Master Li and other old friends in the antique world would cast curious and passionate gazes at him from time to time. Zhou Xuanbing coughed lightly to attract everyones attention. We have a special event today, she said with a smile. Everyone can enjoy tea while admiring the appraisal manuscript that Feng Luo brought. Everyone nodded in acknowledgment, expressing their anticipation for this event. Just as everyone was about to start, there was a knock on the door. Feng Luo stood up to open the door and saw his childhood friend, Zhang Chen, standing at the door. Zhang Chen saw Feng Luo and Zhou Xuanbing sitting by the window and walked into the room with a smile. What a coincidence! Zhang Chen smiled and said, I was just about to come over to look for you. Feng Luo pulled a chair over for Zhang Chen to sit on and asked,Whats wrong? Whats the matter? Zhang Chen shook his head and said, Its nothing. I just heard that youre holding a tea tasting event here, so I came to join in the fun. Zhou Xuanbing smiled and said, You came just in time. We were just about to start. Thus, Feng Luo, Zhou Xuanbing, Zhang Chen, and the others sat around the table. Everyone began to pour tea, taste the refreshments, and at the same time, look at Luo Fengs appraisal manuscript. Luo Feng looked at everyones expressions as they admired the manuscript and realized that everyones eyes seemed to be focused on his manuscript. He felt a little uneasy, wondering why everyone was so interested in this appraisal manuscript. The tea tasting activity continued, and there was not much tea left on the table. Pavilion Master Li guided the whole process of the activity with his profound knowledge of antiques. He introduced the historical background and characteristics of some tea sets and antiques to everyone so that they could have a deeper understanding of these items. Everyone sat around the table, focusing on the aroma and taste of the tea. Luo Feng deliberately hid his knowledge of the true value of the manuscript and only made some general remarks, not daring to attract too much attention. He knew that if he emphasized the importance of this manuscript too much, it might arouse more interest and curiosity. Zhou Xuanbing, Lei Yunwen, and other senior experts also participated in the discussion. Everyone expressed their views and opinions on antiques. Zhou Xuanbing focused on the inheritance and historical significance behind the item, while Lei Yunwen discussed the craftsmanship and cultural implications. Luo Feng didnt say anything and just quietly observed their reactions. He tried to understand the value and interest of the manuscript to them through their interest and expressions. Pavilion Master Li sipped his tea and said with a smile, This manuscript is indeed worthy of its reputation. Feng Luo, your appraisal ability really makes me look at you in a new light. Everyone nodded in praise, but Luo Feng only smiled modestly. He didnt reveal that he had already known the true value of the manuscript through the Appraiser. At this moment, Zhang Chen mischievously patted Luo Fengs shoulder and said,Bro, you cant give yourself away. Feng Luo smiled and sighed. In this antique world, he was a lonely existence. In order to maintain his privacy and safety, he had to pretend to be as interested in this manuscript and other antiques as everyone else. CPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 804 - Chapter 804: What Do You Think? Chapter 804: What Do You Think? Translator: 549690339 What Do You Think? After a moment of silence, Lei Yunwen finally couldnt help but ask,Luo Feng, what value do you think this manuscript has? Everyone cast their expectant and passionate gazes. Feng Luo thought for a moment and answered ambiguously,This manuscript does have a certain historical value and research significance, but the specific value depends on different perspectives and research methods. Pavilion Master Li nodded and said in agreement,Luo Feng is right. The value of antiques was diverse, and different people would have different perspectives and standards for judging them. We can better understand and evaluate these items through various studies. Everyone nodded in agreement. Luo Feng was secretly glad that he had cleverly escaped everyones questioning about the true value of the manuscript. At this moment. As the crowd poured in. The tea tasting event was crowded with people, and all kinds of precious works of art and antiques were displayed. People stopped by each exhibit for a moment, concentrating on admiring their uniqueness. On one of the booths, an ancient wooden statue of Guanyin was particularly eye-catching. On the stage, an old man was explaining the origin and value of this Guanyin statue. His voice was melodious and pleasant. The audience below the stage listened quietly, as if they were brought into another time and space by the old mans words. Feng Luo sat in the last row of the audience seats. He silently stared at the wooden statue of Guan Yin on the stage. Although the statue didnt look stunning on the outside, Luo Feng felt that something was wrong. He focused on it and found that although the patterns of this wood carving were exquisite and detailed, it did not have the sense of age and traces that a real traditional wood carving should have. Feng Luo began to doubt if this wooden sculpture really had that historical value and research significance. Feng Luo decided to walk up to the stage. He had a strong urge to uncover the truth of this wooden sculpture with his own eyes. He gradually approached the old man on the stage. The old man was slightly stunned when he saw Feng Luo walk up the stage. However, he quickly regained his composure and nodded at Luo Feng. Feng Luo stood beside the old man. He stared at the Guanyin statue, but a trace of doubt rose in his heart. Although this wooden carving looked ordinary, why did it make him feel so strange? Luo Feng blew lightly and activated his Treasure Inspection. His eyes revealed a cold light as he focused his vision on the wooden statue of Guanyin. He frowned slightly. He knew that he had found an important clue, but he did not reveal it. After all, exposing this fake in front of so many people wasnt the result he had hoped for. At this moment, the old man on the stage was still carefully and patiently introducing the wooden Guanyin statue. Feng Luo turned his head to look at the old man, his heart filled with hesitation. He wanted to know more, but he didnt want to expose his ability in front of everyone. Luo Feng decided to leave the stage temporarily and look for Zhang Chen again. Luo Feng walked through the crowd and found Zhang Chen sitting on the sofa looking at his phone in a corner. He gently patted Zhang Chens shoulder, signaling him to leave the noisy exhibition hall and enter the quiet rest area. The two of them went to the resting area and sat down on a comfortable sofa. Feng Luo looked at his friend and said,Zhang Chen You still remember my name is Zhang Chen! Zhang Chen interrupted Feng Luo disdainfully, Dont brush me off! What did you do just now? Feng Luo smiled. Alright, I went to take a look at that wooden carving. Zhang Chens eyes flashed with surprise. Oh? Whats so special about that wood carving? Luo Feng frowned slightly. Fake. Zhang Chens eyes widened in surprise. What? Is the Guanyin statue a fake? This isnt simple! Then what should we do now? Are we going to negotiate with the organizers directly? Luo Feng shook his head. Theres no rush. Lets wait for the right time. Now, we should focus on investigating the story behind this wooden sculpture. Luo Feng put away the Appraisal Book and returned to his calm expression. He took a deep breath and kept thinking about the secret behind this wooden carving. Feng Luo decided to investigate the matter himself, not wanting to alert anyone. He knew that it was not a wise move to attract too much attention at this treasure exhibition. He went back to the tea tasting event and communicated with other experts. Luo Feng maintained his concealed state, constantly alert to everything that was happening around him. However, at this moment, a deep voice suddenly broke his thoughts. Feng Luo, please help me appraise an ancient cinnabar incense burner. It was a treasure left behind by my great-grandfather. I want to know its value. A young man anxiously walked up to Feng Luo and said. Luo Feng raised his head and smiled. He then nodded. Please put it on the table.He stretched out his hand. The moment he touched the ancient cinnabar incense burner, a surge of spiritual power surged into his heart. The incense burner was placed on the table, exuding an ancient and luxurious aura. The ancient cinnabar incense burner had an exquisite and gorgeous appearance. The red pearl-like luster was shining, giving people a bewitching and mysterious feeling under the light. Luo Feng stared at the incense burner, his gaze piercing through time and space like lightning. CPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 805 - Chapter 805: Secretly Surging Chapter 805: Secretly Surging Translator: 549690339 Secretly Surging In his eyes, a layer of light appeared around the incense burner. Through this layer of light, he could see the history and value of the incense burner. Mav I know the origin of this incense burner? Luo Feng asked. The young man nervously replied, This was discovered by my great-grandfather in a remote village. Legend has it that it was a treasure left behind by a court official. Feng Luo nodded and focused on the incense burner. In his mind, a vague image appeared-an ancient and mysterious palace, decorated with gorgeous and noble furnishings. Oh? Luo Feng was slightly stunned. I see. The young man looked at Feng Luo in confusion. Sir, did you see anything? Luo Feng came back to his senses and smiled at the young man,This ancient cinnabar incense burner indeed came from the palace and is not an ordinary item. According to my appraisal, this is a priceless cultural relic. The young man was shocked when he heard the news. Really?! Yes. Luo Feng nodded with certainty. You can make it your family heirloom and auction it at the appropriate time. He believed that it would cause countless collectors to fight for it.At the same time, Feng Luo closed his eyes and a weak energy flowed into his body. He felt a mysterious power surging in his body. The energy swirled and circulated in his body, as if it was blending with the spiritual energy he had absorbed previously. Gradually, Luo Feng felt that he was starting to become different. He opened his eyes and saw that the world in front of him had become clearer and more gorgeous. The young man looked at Feng Luo in surprise and asked,Sir, whats wrong? Nothing, replied Luo Feng with a smile.And very quickly. Feng Luo looked at the bookshelf filled with all kinds of ancient books and inscriptions, his heart filled with anticipa tion. He could sense the endless knowledge contained in these books, as well as the historical stories recorded in the inscriptions. He picked up an ancient book that was filled with dust and gently wiped the dust off its surface. In that instant, his field of vision suddenly expanded several times. Words and pictures appeared on the page, forming a vivid picture. He saw the prosperous cities of that era, the feasts of the nobles, and the hard and real lives of the ordinary people. Luo Fengs heart skipped a beat. He realized that he had a stronger perception now. Through this special ability, he could not only see the true value of the items, but he could also feel the stories and history contained in them. Is this my new ability? Luo Feng muttered to himself, As expected, Im different. At this moment, Zhang Chen walked into the room curiously. Luo Feng, what are you doing here? Feng Luo thought for a moment and then turned to Zhang Chen. Have you heard of the Han Cui Xuan Auction House? There were many precious works of art and antiques there. Zhang Chen nodded. Ive heard of it. Its a very famous auction house. Feng Luo frowned slightly. I want to go to Cold Jade Pavilion to take a look. Perhaps I can find more valuable items and discover more secrets through my Treasure Inspection. Zhang Chen immediately became excited. Then when are we going? Tomorrow morning, Feng Luo replied with a smile,lf its any earlier, it definitely wont be open. We have to seize this opportunity. And very quickly. A young man walked up to a special display stand. He carefully took out an exquisite seal from the cloth bag and placed it on the display stand. The seal was wrapped in a layer of yellow silk. When everyone saw the words Golden Nanmu Seal, they were all stunned. Because this item was very precious, it was known as a national treasure antique. Possessing the Golden Nanmu Wood Seal meant possessing power and status. Feng Luo was also attracted. He quickly walked to the display stand and observed the seal with all his attention. He studied it carefully, trying to find out the story and history behind the seal through his Appraisal Vision. However, the patterns and patterns on the seal were very complicated. Luo Feng could not determine its exact age and historical background. At the same time. There was a flurry of discussion in the exhibition hall. Some people were eager to auction the seal or display it publicly in order to obtain huge economic benefits and reputation. After all, possessing the Golden Nanmu Wood Seal was equivalent to possessing a symbol of power and status. Others advocated that the cultural relic should be appraised and studied in detail first. They believed that only by understanding its true history could they leave behind a valuable cultural heritage for future generations. An intense discussion was going on in the exhibition hall. His voice gradually rose, and his emotions gradually became agitated. Feng Luo remained silent and continued to observe the golden thread Nanmu seal. He knew very well that he could not easily reveal the fact that he possessed the special ability of Appraiser Sight. Otherwise, it would inevitably lead to a larger scale of competition and disputes. Feng Luo thought to himself. In this seemingly calm exhibition hall, there was actually a surging tide. The only thing he could do now was to take the position of a professional appraiser and not be influenced by others. While everyone was arguing, a middle-aged man suddenly stood up and said loudly, Since such a rare treasure has appeared, we should take action in time! Whether its an auction or a display, it will bring us huge benefits and honor. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 806 - Chapter 806: Are You Willing to Sell It? Chapter 806: Are You Willing to Sell It? Are You Willing to Sell It? His words caused a commotion. Thats right! This seal is too important. If we put it up for auction now, it will definitely cause a huge sensation. We can use this opportunity to increase the popularity of the exhibition hall. Luo Feng looked at them in silence, and he gradually made up his mind. He believed that the most important thing for a cultural relic was the historical and cultural value it carried. And this was exactly what required professional appraisal to get a definite conclusion. Just as everyone was vying to express their views, Zhang Chen stood up. He and Luo Feng had been friends for many years. Under everyones gaze, he slowly said,Everyone, calm down. We shouldnt rush into action. This golden nanmu seal is indeed important, but we should still conduct a detailed appraisal and study first. Zhang Chens words were like a breeze, calming down the controversy in the exhibition hall. Hes right! We cant forget our respect for history for the sake of immediate benefits. Indeed, such a precious cultural relic should be recognized and understood by more people. Everyone began to calm down and reconsider this question. Luo Feng nodded slightly. He was secretly glad that his friend Zhang Chen was standing on the right side. He knew that only through clear and accurate identification and research could he truly discover the historical and cultural treasures hidden behind this golden thread Phoebe Wood seal. Silence returned to the exhibition hall. Everyone went back to their own thoughts and prepared to carry out the identification work under the guidance of professionals. Feng Luo left the exhibition hall and stepped onto the familiar and lively city streets. The street lights at night were bright and gentle, casting a mesmerizing light and shadow, leaving a series of blurry reflections behind Feng Luo. His heart was filled with curiosity and anticipation for the golden thread nanmu seal. He decided to head to the Han Cui Xuan Auction House to begin his next step of the plan. This auction house was the most prestigious auction house in the city. Every auction would attract collectors, collectors, and connoisseurs from all over the world. Walking on the streets, Luo Feng felt the unique tranquility and mystery of the night. He strolled casually, his eyes gradually attracted by a group of young people not far ahead. They sat around the bench by the roadside, and their laughter was endless. The young people talked and laughed happily from time to time, as if they had forgotten about the disputes and disputes. Luo Feng stared at this scene and smiled. Luo Feng continued walking, and his heart gradually calmed down. Feng Luo stepped onto the familiar and lively street. He looked ahead and saw a bright neon sign-Han Cui Xuan Auction House. He quickened his pace and soon arrived at the holy land of antique lovers. When he pushed open the door and walked into the auction house, he was greeted by a heavy aura from ancient times. The interior of the auction house was dimly lit and the display cabinets were filled with a dazzling array of antiques. Every single one of them exuded an aura of history and a faint sense of mystery. Feng Luo walked straight to the counter. An auctioneer in a suit and glasses was concentrating on arranging the antiques. Luo Feng smiled and walked towards him. Good evening, Im Luo Feng. I heard that you have some special antiques here. Im very interested in one of them. Feng Luo greeted the auctioneer politely and pointed to a stone statue in the middle of the counter. That statue looks very old. Its a little special. The auctioneer raised his head and carefully sized up Feng Luo. Then, he smiled and replied,You are really a sharp-eyed collector. This stone statue comes from the mysterious continent of the East. It was said that it was carved from a rock rich in spiritual power and had a special meaning to cultivators. Feng Luos heart skipped a beat. He knew that this was exactly what he needed. He felt a strong energy fluctuation through the surface of the statue, as if he could hear it telling secrets. And very quickly. Pavilion Master Li smiled and called out to Feng Luo,Luo Feng, why are you here? Do you have any treasures? When Luo Feng heard this, he immediately smiled faintly and took out a wrapped manuscript. Take a look at this. After he finished speaking, Pavilion Master Li focused on reading the manuscript in his hand. His eyes lit up as if he was attracted by the unique aura in the manuscript. From time to time, he nodded in admiration, obviously very satisfied with the manuscript. Feng Luo stood at the side and observed Pavilion Master Lis reaction. He was secretly delighted because this manuscript was a rare treasure that he had spent a lot of effort to find. This manuscript is indeed extraordinary. Pavilion Master Li raised his head, his eyes shining with excitement. Im very interested in ancient relics, but I rarely come across such outstanding works. Pavilion Master Li put down the manuscript and smiled at Feng Luo. Young man, youre really an amazing appraiser. I like this manuscript very much. Are you willing to sell it? Luo Feng hesitated for a moment before nodding. Pavilion Master Li, you flatter me. I do want to sell this manuscript. Pavilion Master Li nodded in satisfaction. Thats good. [PS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 807 - Chapter 807: A Very Important Function Chapter 807: A Very Important Function A Very Important Function A voice suddenly came from the corner of the auction house. Pavilion Master Li, what treasure have you taken a fancy to? Feng Luo turned around and saw a man walking over. This was the other top collector of the auction house, Zhang Chen, who was also a friend of Luo Feng. Pavilion Master Li smiled and replied, Ive taken a fancy to this manuscript. Its very precious and unique. Zhang Chens eyes lit up when he heard the word manuscript. Oh? Then I want to see it too. Pavilion Master Li handed the manuscript to Zhang Chen. Zhang Chen took it and frowned slightly, staring at the densely packed words on the paper. Pavilion Master Li, if you are not interested in this manuscript, I can offer a higher price. Zhang Chen suddenly said. Pavilion Master Li shook his head. Theres no need. I like this manuscript very much. Zhang Chen revealed a trace of disappointment, but he quickly regained his smile. Then forget it. Luo Feng, help me find other treasures. The manuscript that Feng Luo took out aroused Pavilion Master Lis interest. However, just as they were immersed in the manuscript, a voice suddenly came from the corner of the auction house. At this moment, another antique expert, Zhou Xuanbing, was strolling around the antique exhibition. Suddenly, her gaze was attracted by the conversation between Feng Luo and Pavilion Master Li. What are these two people discussing? Zhou Xuanbing wondered curiously. She quickly approached Feng Luo and Pavilion Master Li, trying to eavesdrop on their conversation. Luo Feng sensed Zhou Xuanbings approach and turned to look at her. Zhou Xuanbing blushed and smiled,Hi, Luo Feng. What treasure did you fancy? The manuscript that Feng Luo took out aroused Pavilion Master Lis interest. It showed his unique insight into ancient artifacts. However, just as they were immersed in the manuscript, a voice suddenly came from the corner of the auction house. At this moment, another antique expert, Zhou Xuanbing, was strolling around the antique exhibition. Suddenly, her gaze was attracted by the conversation between Feng Luo and Pavilion Master Li. What are these two people discussing? Zhou Xuanbing wondered curiously. She quickly approached Feng Luo and Pavilion Master Li, trying to eavesdrop on their conversation. Luo Feng sensed Zhou Xuanbings approach and turned to look at her. Zhou Xuanbing blushed and smiled,Hi, Luo Feng. What treasure did you fancy? This is a manuscript that I found. Pavilion Master Li is very interested in it. Feng Luo smiled. Zhou Xuanbings eyes lit up. There must be something extraordinary about this manuscript. Otherwise, Pavilion Master Li wouldnt be so interested. Yes, Luo Feng nodded. I also think its very special. It was said that it recorded an ancient secret and had great research value for the antique world. Zhou Xuanbings heart skipped a beat. She was also a senior expert in the antique world. Naturally, she was very interested in such rare cultural relics. Soon, Feng Luo smiled and took out a photo of the manuscript and some related introductions from his bag. He handed it to Zhang Chen and Zhou Xuanbing. Zhang Chen and Zhou Xuanbing carefully read the historical records of the Ming Dynasty preserved in the manuscript. The manuscript recorded the secret communication between an important official of the Ming Dynasty and a foreign envoy. The content was unusually ncn. Zhang Chen stared at the words on the manuscript and revealed a surprised expression. These records are very detailed and will be of great help to our research on the exchanges between ancient China and foreign countries. Zhou Xuanbing nodded, her eyes flashing with interest. Indeed. These historical records were too precious. If we investigate this manuscript further, we might be able to uncover a corner of history. Youve been attracted by this manuscript, havent you? Luo Feng smiled at the two of them. This is also the first time Ive seen such a wonderful ancient artifact. Zhang Chen put down the photo in his hand and said excitedly, Luo Feng, youre really amazing! You always find something so valuable, special, and fascinating. Zhou Xuanbing looked at Zhang Chen and said with a smile, Yes, there will be more surprises when you two work together. Luo Feng smiled slightly, feeling the excitement and anticipation of the two.We can investigate this manuscript further together. There is a lot of information here, and I think it is very meaningful to the three of us. Zhang Chen and Zhou Xuanbing looked at each other, their eyes filled with determination. Thats right. Zhou Xuanbing nodded firmly. We need to study this manuscript. It might change our understanding of the history of the Ming Dynasty. I believe this manuscript will reveal even more surprising secrets.Feng Luo looked at Zhang Chen and Zhou Xuanbings shocked expressions and secretly rejoiced. He knew that this discovery was an unprecedented opportunity for them. Luo Feng took a deep breath and began to introduce the historical background and value of the Ming Dynasty manuscripts to them in detail. This manuscript plays a very important role in the inheritance of ancient culture, he explained. It can provide us with precious historical information and help us better understand the politics, diplomacy, and culture of the Ming Dynasty. CPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!] Chapter 808 - Chapter 808: Feeling Full of Joy Chapter 808: Feeling Full of Joy Translator: 549690339 Feeling Full of Joy He pointed at a record on the manuscript.Look, this is a record of the secret exchanges between the Ming Dynasty imperial court and foreign envoys. This is very helpful for us to study the exchanges between ancient China and foreign countries. Zhang Chen and Zhou Xuanbing stared at the record on the manuscript, their hearts filled with curiosity and excitement. They had completely underestimated the value of this manuscript. Other than its historical significance, this kind of manuscript is also extremely valuable in the collectors market. You might not know this, but in international auctions, it is not uncommon for manuscripts to be sold for huge prices. Zhang Chen and Zhou Xuanbing looked at Luo Feng in shock. They realized that this seemingly ordinary manuscript might be a precious cultural relic. This is unbelievable! Zhang Chen said excitedly. We didnt realize the value of this manuscript at all. Now that I think about it, we almost missed a huge opportunity. Zhou Xuanbing held the manuscript tightly, her eyes shining with determination.We cant miss any more details. Luo Feng, youre right. This manuscript is very meaningful to the three of us. We must study it carefully. Thats right. Luo Feng smiled and nodded. Only through in-depth research can we uncover a corner of history. I believe that with the efforts of the three of us, this manuscript will reveal even more surprising secrets. After Feng Luo explained the historical background and value of the Ming Dynasty manuscript in detail, Zhang Chen and Zhou Xuanbing began to evaluate the manuscript. They carefully observed the paper quality, handwriting, preservation, and other aspects of the manuscript. They also referred to the market price of some similar manuscripts. After various considerations, they believed that this manuscript might be worth between three million to three million eight hundred thousand! Zhang Chen and Zhou Xuanbing looked at each other in disbelief. They never thought that this seemingly ordinary manuscript would have such a high market value. This is unbelievable! Zhang Chen was so excited that he almost jumped up. If we can successfully auction this manuscript, it will be a huge fortune! Zhou Xuanbinz also revealed an unconcealable iov.Not onlv wealth, but also honor! We will become the ones who possess such precious artifacts and successfully bring them to the world. Luo Feng smiled at the two of them. He had already thought of something similar. He knew very well that if he could successfully auction off this manuscript, other than wealth and glory, there might be more stories and secrets hidden behind it. This manuscript does have great potential.Luo Feng said, But before the auction, we need to make more preparations. Zhang Chen and Zhou Xuanbing were immediately intimidated by Luo Feng. They knew that Luo Fengs ability in appraising treasures was unmatched. We need to understand this manuscript more deeply.Zhou Xuanbing said, Well analyze it in detail from the handwriting, the paper used, and the state of preservation to ensure its authenticity and market value. At the same time, we can also consult some professionals to obtain more information about this manuscript.Luo Feng added, They might provide some valuable suggestions and opinions. Thats right! Zhang Chen nodded. Before deciding whether to put the manuscript up for auction, we must make every effort to ensure that it has sufficient attractiveness and market value. Zhou Xuanbing held the manuscript tightly, her gaze firm. No matter how much effort I put in, I hope that this manuscript can truly display its value. I believe that with the joint efforts of the three of us, it will become the most dazzling pearl in history. And very quickly. Luo Feng introduced the value and characteristics of the manuscript to Pavilion Master Li in detail.This manuscript is a treasure among the cultural relics of the Ming Dynasty. Not only is the handwriting clear and the paper quality is well preserved, but more importantly, the content recorded in it matches the background of the era. According to my appraisal, it indeed has a very high collection value. Pavilion Master Li listened to Feng Luos introduction and nodded in agreement.Hearing you say that, Im even more interested in this manuscript. Mr. Luo, you have rich experience and unique abilities in appraising treasures. I believe you can bring more value to this cultural relic. Thank you for your affirmation. Luo Feng smiled gratefully. I will try my best to make this manuscript more elegant and outstanding. Pavilion Master Li patted the table lightly. Then well come to an agreement. Im willing to purchase this manuscript and entrust you with the follow-up matters. Of course, before the auction, we still need to make a beautiful display to attract more potential buyers. No problem. Feng Luo nodded in agreement. In addition to the exhibition, I will also write a detailed introduction to the manuscript so that everyone can better understand its value and historical background. The two of them shook hands and celebrated the agreement. Luo Feng was filled with joy. He knew that through this transaction, his career would take a new step forward. CPS: Ive updated 5000 words for everyone today. The author only went to bed at 2 0clock. The author had worked so hard, but there was nothing he could do about it. Grandmas diabetes was getting worse, and she had to take medicine to lower her blood sugar. How many hundreds? Because the test was inconvenient, he had to buy a blood sugar meter, which cost a few hundred yuan. It was really too difficult. One old and one young, living in this heartless world. Please vote for us. Sigh. In fact, everyone knew that this book was a flop, but the author still disregarded his life and continued to update thousands of words every day. If he wasnt in a hurry to get money, then what was he? Cry, cry, cry, cry! I feel terrible. Can everyone give me some recommendation votes and some tips? The author really needs them. Thank you. Dear little cuties, give me a special gift! As for this book, everyone can rest assured. It will continue to be written in a very enjoyable manner. There wont be any other uncomfortable plots. Everyone believes in the author. The author can still do it. Your recommendation tickets, your monthly votes, your tips, if you can give the author, you can give him a tip. Thank you. Your support is my motivation. I am really grateful to you. For your support during this period of time, the author will continue to write well. After all, your recommendation votes will be refreshed every day. If you dont vote, it will be a waste. Therefore, everyone should vote for me. I thank everyone! Also, the author needs tips. If you vote for the author, the author will remember you. Everyones support is what the author needs! Finally, thank you, everyone.. Thank you so much!]