Chapter 114: Qing Dynasty Six-Sided Bottle Suite

  He Zhenyu followed He Yuntang onto the car, and as the car slowly drove out of Antique Street, He Zhenyu asked He Yuntang in confusion: "Dad, who was that Ningyuan guy earlier? Why were you so polite to him?"

  "The newly appointed master of the Jiuxuan Gate, Ningyuan, is a direct disciple of Qingping Dao people." He Yuntang said calmly.

  "Jiuxuan Gate?"

  He Zhenyu was shocked and asked in surprise: "Isn't the Jiuxuanmen our sworn enemy of the He family? Why are you being so polite to him? Now that Qingping Daoist is dead, how can the Jiuxuanmen let a young whippersnapper be their leader? Why are you still afraid of him?"

  "Do you know what?" He Yuntang snorted, "Qingping Dao people are of extremely high rank. This Ningyuan is a disciple of Qingping Dao people and is of the same generation as your grandfather. Even I have to call him 'senior'. The appraisal meeting is about to start soon, if I were to lose my manners, wouldn't I be criticized by fellow Jianghu?"

  He said, patting He Zhenyu's shoulder: "Do you think I want to bow my head to the Jiuxuan Gate? Although Qingping Dao person is dead, the Jiuxuan Gate has a deep foundation after all. Who knows what other tricks he has up his sleeve? And He Zhenghui is still there, it's been over ten years since he last made a move, who knows if he's broken through to the Yuanshen realm? Your grandfather suffered a loss back then because he didn't understand the Jiuxuan Gate clearly enough. We can't make the same mistake again."

  "But can't we just let it go like this?" He Zhenyu said indignantly: "Grandfather was killed by some villain, when he was alive we endured and didn't move, now that he's dead, can't we avenge him?"

  "Can't nature just be like this?"

  He Yundao coldly snorted, "This time at the appraisal meeting, I just want to feel out Jiuxuanmen's bottom line, see what they're relying on, and then think of a way to make a move. As the saying goes, 'a loss is a gain', this time we can't afford to make the same mistake again."

  "Understood, Dad," He Zhenyu nodded, a hint of ferocity flashing in his eyes as he gritted his teeth and said, "I'll definitely make it back to this scene today. One day, I'll make Ning Yuan kneel down and beg for mercy in front of me."

  "There will be such a day." He Yuntang rubbed He Zhenyu's head and asked, "Your kung fu isn't bad either. How did you get controlled by Ning Yuan? He's only twenty years old, yet he's so formidable. Has he also entered the Spiritual Introspection Realm?"

  "I didn't know?" He Zhenyu shook his head, somewhat depressed: "I didn't know his identity at first, so I was a bit too careless and didn't use my secret techniques. The fight was just about fists and feet. His kung fu is quite good, he's already developed internal energy. Before I could even use my secret techniques, he had already grasped my vital points, I have no idea what his secret technique cultivation is."

  "Oh!"

  He Yuntang narrowed his eyes and said after a moment of contemplation, "Tell me in detail about your encounter with them, don't leave out any details."

  He Zhenyu carefully recalled the details of the conflict that started with He Ningyuan, and repeated them in detail, even repeating their conversation verbatim.

  He Yuntang listened and pondered for a moment before asking: "Did you notice his spiritual fluctuations?"

  "No?" He Zhenyu shook his head.

  "It shouldn't be, should it?" He Yuntang murmured softly: "A disciple of Qingping Dao, even at the age of 20, it's impossible not to have entered the secret method. Otherwise, how could he take over as the sect leader? But there is no spiritual fluctuation, could he have already entered the realm of introspection within his soul?"

  "Twenty-year-old Lingzhi inner retreat!" He Zhenyu shook his head and said, "It can't be, I also entered the Lingzhi inner retreat just a year ago, he's only twenty years old."

  "If you hadn't entered the spiritual realm, I would have used something to conceal your spiritual fluctuations. To hide your cultivation, I had you wear a jade symbol that conceals spiritual fluctuations all along. The Nine Profound Sect should be the same, of course, not excluding the possibility that he really did enter the spiritual transformation. This world's geniuses are absolutely not just limited to you." He Yundang said.

  "Hmph, even if he has entered the spiritual realm, it won't last long. I've been in the spiritual realm for over a year now, and my divine sense is even more condensed. I don't believe he can be my opponent. Moreover, his kung fu has reached the level of hidden strength, so his secret techniques must be somewhat inferior. To advance together would only divide our attention." He Zhenyu was clearly not convinced.

  "Hehe." He Yuntang smiled brightly and said, "If that's the case, avenging this grudge won't be difficult. In a few days at the Southeast Treasure Appraisal Convention, you can challenge Ningyuan and make him lose face in front of many fellow Jianghu practitioners. Although this senior is respected and admired by many, he also brings many challenges to himself due to his lack of power. A 20-year-old senior will likely attract many people who want to test their skills."

  When He Yun-tang said this, He Zhen-yu's eyes lit up instantly, and he even looked forward to it. He thought that he had lost today because he was too confident and didn't expect Ning Yuan's kung fu to be so powerful, already reaching the level of hidden strength, which is why he was controlled by Ning Yuan. If they were competing in secret methods, he didn't believe Ning Yuan would be his opponent.

  Thinking that at the time, in front of the Jianghu people who came to participate in the appraisal meeting, he defeated Ningyuan, making Ningyuan lose face and making Jiuxianmen a laughing stock, He Zhenyu was refreshing.

  But he soon thought of something and asked He Yuntang, "Dad, the Jiu Xuan Men hasn't participated in the appraisal meeting for many years. Is Ningyuan coming back this time?"

  "The invitation has already been sent to the Jiuxuan Gate, and He Zhengxun has received it. He also promised to come at that time." He Yuntang nodded and looked at He Zhenyu with a smile, asking: "What's wrong, can't wait?"

  "Haha, naturally, I couldn't wait. You've had me hide my secret cultivation methods for these few years, and it's all just to make a name for myself at this appraisal meeting. Ning Yu will become my stepping stone." He Zhenyu said with full confidence.

  "Alright, don't be too confident, beware of accidents, you shouldn't run around these days, take good care of yourself and don't go looking for trouble with Ningyuan again." He Yuntang reminded.

  "Don't worry, Dad, I know what's appropriate." He Zhenyu nodded and replied with a smile.

  He and his father walked along the way, chatting and laughing. He Jianyu's depression and gloom had been swept away, and he was eager for the appraisal meeting to arrive soon, so that he could avenge today's humiliation.

  At this time, Ningyuan and Zhang Junpeng had also left the gambling stone shop, continuing to wander around, while turning around, Ningyuan was playing with the jade in his hand.

  This piece of jade is not very large, only the size of a walnut, and it's just a glutinous rice variety, can't compare with ice species and glass species, but it's quite spiritual, just suitable for warming up the law instrument.

  This piece of jade can be carved into several pendants and a few jade charms, which is still abundant. After warming up for a period of time, it will become a protective artifact.

  Within Ningyuan's current boundaries, this kind of one-time surname protective artifact is naturally useless, but it's not bad to give it away as a gift. It's been many years since he had a good reunion with his parents, and Ningyuan also plans to busy himself for a while before returning home to take a look. He still has a younger sister whom he hasn't seen in a long time either.

  It is said that cultivators have five flaws and three shortcomings, and Ning Yuan, who was able to enter the realm of spiritual transformation at the age of 20, also lacked many childhood pleasures and family warmth.

  Zhang Junpeng was very enthusiastic about Ningyuan all the way, asking questions from time to time, and seeking advice on antiques from Ningyuan. Ningyuan also patiently explained them to him.

  Around 5:40 pm, Ningyuan received a call from Liao Wuyang, the boss of the antique stall he had just met on Antique Street. Liao was a local of Liaohai City.

  Ningyuan hung up the phone and arrived at the street corner with Zhang Junpeng. Liao Wuyang had already packed up his stall, and upon seeing Ningyuan approaching, he smiled and said: "I heard that little brother won a lot of money from betting on stones earlier, congratulations!"

  "Haha, you've also heard about it?" Ning Yuan asked with a smile.

  "That's right, this antique street has no secrets. I heard that a young man, about 20 years old, guessed it was you." Liao Wuyang smiled and looked at Ning Yuan with deep meaning: "I didn't expect my little brother to know He Yuntang too, now I'm regretting finding you."

  "Huh? What does this have to do with me and He Yuntang?" Ning Yuan asked back with a smile after being stunned for a moment.

  "It doesn't matter, I guess my old man will have to give up some benefits. Originally thought you were an outsider, easy to bully." Liao Wuyang said with a smile, his words were quite interesting.

  A few people walked and talked, Liao Wuyang led Ning Yuan and Zhang Junpeng directly to the parking lot on the side of the street. The key in his hand pressed a button, and a black Audi made a soft sound.

  This old man doesn't look like he's dressed up, but his ride is quite something, the latest Audi L7, a luxury car worth 600-700 thousand.

  Liao Wuyang invited Ningyuan and Zhang Junpeng to get on the car, then pulled the two people straight to the restaurant, stopping at the door of a restaurant called Xiangcui Building.

  The fragrant crispy building looked like it was decorated very well, at least a four-star restaurant. Liao Wuyang got out of the car and led Ning Yuan and Zhang Junpeng into the restaurant, where they were led to a private room by the service staff.

  Three people sat in the private room, after ordering food, Liao Wuyang looked at Zhang Junpeng and hesitated, unsure if he could discuss this matter in front of him.

  Ning Yuan saw Liao Wuyang's hesitation and smiled: "This is my friend, we have a good relationship. You can speak directly."

  Hearing Ningyuan say this, Zhang Junpeng was excited for a moment and secretly congratulated himself that he hadn't run away earlier. If he had, Ningyuan would never have said such things at this time.

  Liao Wuyang organized his words and slowly said, "To be honest with you, little brother, I've taken a liking to an item, a Qing dynasty six-sided suite bottle. After checking the auction prices of similar items, if it's genuine, the estimated price is conservatively around 60 million or even higher. However, there's some uncertainty, so I was thinking of asking you to take a look."

  "Qing dynasty's six-sided bottle suite!" Ningyuan repeated softly, smiling and looking at Liao Wuyang: "This thing is now in someone else's hands, are you afraid this is a trap?"

  "Not bad." Liao Wuyang nodded and said bluntly, "This was introduced by a friend, the other party is eager to get rid of it, asking for 300 million. If it's genuine, you can make a profit of twice that with just one flip, it's indeed tempting. But I'm also afraid of being deceived."

  PS: He Zhenyu is a Ling Shi Neilian, and I also guess that Ning Yuan is a Ling Shi Neilian. I made a mistake earlier, it has been corrected.