Chapter 87 (1/2)
Chapter 87: The Antique Market; A Treasure Trove
It was Sunday afternoon, the streets were packed with people and traffic was heavyThus, the Hu as slow as a snail
The traffic was in fact not as bad as it seeHowever, for a speed de ht as well be considered stationary
The bored and iarette out for a short sly
”Boss, want a stick?”
Ling Yun was sitting in the second driver seat, his left hand holding on to five bundles of hundred dollar notesAs if trying to show off, he slapped the bundle of notes onto his right palm repeatedlySometimes, he would slap it hard and other tiness!
”No!” Ling Yun replied, his tone firm and resolute as he shakes his headThis was not what he needed at the ? A Yun asked nonchalantly
After Ling Yun turned down his offer, Tang Meng was busy lighting his own cigaretteOnce lighted, he took a deep puff before giving a cheeky ss, but a laptop and eight to ten boxes of condoht?”
To eiving hi Yun, he was puzzled and confusedA laptop? Condo about?
”What's a condoh idea of what this 'laptop' thing was and its functionHowever, he had absolutely no idea what a condo was under the idea that Ling Yun was feigning ignorantThus, he did not want to persist andYunAfter all, it would be bad for hi the life out of hi Yun was a look that said 'it's up to you' before turning his attention back to the steering wheel
Ling Yun was now in deep thoughtTo function in this society, he, too, knew of the importance of a laptopThus, he ht then, let's go and buy three laptops”
”What… What?! Three?!” Tang Meng stutteredHe was so shocked he alhed in return before answering, ”What's wrong? One for yu and one for ht for aYunAfter all, it wasn't appropriate for Ling Yun to be the only one enjoying the use of a laptop while his faet a laptop!
”So is there a particular brand you're looking at? Or should we give Lingyu a call and ask her what's her favorite brand?”
”Doesn't matter, I leave it to youJustYun replied indifferently
Tang Meng nodded his head
”Then let's get the same one as mine, it costs just five to six thousand dollarsAnd it's specs are not half bad eitherLet's go!”
In a flash, the two guys drove to an electronic shop and purchased three laptopsOn top of the fact that Tang Meng knew the owner, they also bought three laptops at one goHence, the elated oas so delighted he even gave the just fifteen thousand dollars
With the laptops bought, the five bundles of hundred dollar bills had reduced to threeLooking at the notes, Ling Yun could not help but think about how easy le afternoon, they had spent twenty thousand dollars
”So where to now, boss?” Tang Meng asked as he started up the engine of the Hu needles for self-protectionHe also needed to buy the fur brush, cinnabar and paper essential for talisHe had intended to purchase all theseYun was sure that he would kick up a big fuss and pose an endless number of questionsHence, he decided that it would be better if he were to buy these things alone
After much deliberation, he asked, ”Do you know of any places that sell jade stones or jade ite Meng's eye would light up so brightly? Tang Meng i with enthusiasshui City, there's an old and fa emstones, old books, and stamps or even pets and flowers can be foundIf you so desire, you can even purchase religious tools that have been blessed!”
The reason Ling Yun had asked that question was due to the discovery of the jade boxSince it could absorb and store spiritual energy, Ling Yun was hoping that he would be able to find so similarHence, he held little interest over all those antiquessaid, the ious tools that had been blessed, his caledHis eyes widened as he stared at Tang Meng
”Tools that have been blessed?!” Ling Yun repeated
Tang Meng glanced at Ling Yun as if he is looking at a newbie in Qingshui City
”That's right… You kno our city has a spiritual awakeningspiritual ite about great fortune and expel all evil!” Tang Meng exclai Yun a doubtful look
”Oh… I see,” Ling Yun answered softly nodding his head as if he had just been given enlightenment
”But why do you know sosantly to the side before answering
”Don't tell shui City? I'! Every week, in this old antique trading , and the likes…”
As he spoke, he intentionally lowered his voice before speaking secretively, ”Every time the banker opens a bet, if I'm free, I would always take a look and bet a thousand or so if I feel confident…”
”Besides, h he has toned dohenever he's free, he would go for a walk around the antique htYun asked
Tang Meng scratched his head aardly before replying
”Well, on the 15th of January this year, he apparently spent thirty thousand dollars on an antique in the marketInitially, he was confident of its authenticityHowever, after going through an antique appraisal, it turned out to be a replicaRather than theit off to his close friendsFrom then on, he has been reluctant to visit theup, even when he decides to visit thehis explanation, Tang Meng suddenly re Septeram broadcasted by the China Central Television? It's called
After a fewto Ling Yun in a serious tone, ”Boss, if you want to buy jade to give to Cao…cough I enuine jewelry storeEven though it'scheated”
Having seen how Ling Yun was in a rush to rent an apart was convinced Ling Yun wanted to win Cao Shanshan's heart!
As for Ling Yun, through the use of subtle innuendos and questions, he hadof the old antique tradingany unneeded suspicion) However, he kept that joy within himselfAfter all, to hi to hiathered in a single market, there would surely be a few that possessed spiritual energy
With his ability to absorb spiritual energy from all substances, he intended to search the ht find a treasure with spiritual energyAnd if it was affordable, he would purchase it and if not, all he had to do was to try to absorb all the spiritual energy in the itehis head and saying, ”Let's go and have a look, shall we?”
Seeing how Ling Yun ignored his advice, Tang Meng could only give a bitter sht, but re! Out of the hundreds of ite the re thirty thousand dollars on a replica, ill really end up on the streets!”
The Qingshui old antique trading ht line distance between the two locations was roughly two kiloxi villa district was only three kilo indeedWith the h another two streets, it for tic tac toe structure when seen from aboveSmall shops and stores lined up beside one anotherIt was even said to be one of the five biggest antique trading markets in China
The place was not shui's antique collectorsIt was also a place visited by collectors from all over the countryMany cae their knowledge and experiences about antiques
As today was a Sunday, before they even entered the trading market, the car was already swar had no choice but to look for a spot to park the car
TheYun left the car, he could sense the thick spiritual energy flowing in the surroundingsIt was at least ten tixi villaHaving reached the peak of the 2nd level of Physique Tee, his body was now able to absorb the spiritual energy! Moreover, this area was only the peri y ithin?
It see Yun had hit the jackpot! This place was a treasure spot for Physique Teor, Ling Yun took a deep breathWith the spiritual energy entering his body, he could feel every single pore in his skin easing upSuch coht, he was sure that the treasure that he sought was not only present, it was present in large quantity!
”Boss, this entire area is the market! Look at the crowd, this happens everyday, it's so lively!” Tang Meng shouted in excite beside Ling Yun
”Boss, shall we go in and have a look?”
Even though he had tried to dissuade Ling Yun fro had lost his own self-restraintThis was because he knew that every Sunday afternoon, various faather at the well established 'Yu Xuanding'There, they would engage in hair-raising and exciting stone gaIt was definitely a spectacle that should not beYun shook his headThis was because he only wanted to see whether his ideas were feasible or notThus, he had no intention of carrying out his plan as of nowJust knowing the existence of such a place in Qingshui City was enough for himUltimately, he could always come whenever he needed to, thus, there was no need for hi Yun replied cals
”Come on, boss, you can't be serious? We just cao in and have a look? Don't you still need to shop for Cao… for so blurted out in disbelief
Ling Yun gave Tang Meng a s to have a look, who said anything about buying jade stones? Lingyu is still waiting for us back home and this place is too crowded for a fast browsePlus, we can co said his piece, Ling Yun turned and walked back towards the car without any hesitationThe helpless Tang Meng could only follow reluctantly back to the car and start their drive back ho could not help but grumble
”Boss, you're too ht as well have had a browse…”
Ling Yun immediately retorted, ”When I cao back for lunchAre you suggesting that I let yu wait for me?”
”Now, drive back to the apart me back home!”
Despite his reproachful and stern tone towards Tang Meng, Ling Yun was thinking in his ? This should be interesting…