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Chapter 792 - Chapter 792 Chapter 792 Love and Longing Title

Chapter 792: Chapter 792: Love and Longing Title Chapter 792: Chapter 792: Love and Longing Title Tiantong’s professional craftsmen were truly different. As soon as they got their hands on the flowerpot, they weighed it and then declared, “It’s about two lis lighter, a discrepancy that exceeds the limits of material composition ratios. There’s definitely something more to it inside.”

This two li is actually the equivalence of two percent, a very subtle difference.

That’s why professionals are different. If that short and stout stall owner had sought out extremely skilled craftsmen for the appraisal, he might have discovered something. But he only sought out Artifact Refiners and appraisers, whose expertise didn’t quite align.

Of course, the strongest aspect of craftsmen is the decomposition and carving of various materials. Before this point, no one knew what was inside, but as soon as they heard that there was a Yu Jin Stone pot inside, they immediately came up with a method to peel it off.

With the right expertise and methods, it took less than half an hour for them to strip away half of the flowerpot’s outer layer.

The eyes of the bodyguard, an Ascendant cultivator, slowly widened, “Could it be… the Lovesick Duke?”

“No way?” Miss Huang Fu couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise, “It’s actually the Lovesick Duke?”

The fame of the Lovesick Duke was indeed huge, crafted three thousand years ago by a wanderer known as the “Triple-Excellency Master.”

The Triple-Excellency Master was fond of formations, artifact crafting, and drinking, hence his moniker. The Lovesick Duke was his creation.

The Lovesick Duke was used for brewing wine, deriving from the sentiment “wine enters the sorrowful gut, turning into tears of longing.”

The spiritual wine “Dreams of Longing” produced by the Lovesick Duke back in the day was highly sought after, and it was said that those with insufficient cultivation levels could die in their dreams from drunkenness.

Someone once offered ten thousand Spirit Stones for a jar of the wine but couldn’t get it due to the lack of connection with the Triple-Excellency Master.

Of course, these are all legends. However, it can be confirmed that if it truly is the Lovesick Duke, its value would be at least two hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

Firstly, it’s a piece by the Triple-Excellency Master, who may not be listed among the historical top Artifact Refiners but is certainly among the pinnacle masters of artifact crafting; otherwise, how would he dare boast the title “Triple-Excellency”?

Among those peak artifact crafting masters, his fame was firmly in the top ten–not because his artifact crafting was in the top ten, but because the title “Triple-Excellency” greatly boosted his reputation.

The magic artifacts produced by renowned masters inherently carry more collectible value, there’s no question about that, to say nothing of one of the Triple-Excellency Master’s other excellencies, which was his love for fine wine.

As mentioned before, the mobile phone plane doesn’t really care for antiques, unless they’re ancient magical treasures with immense power that can significantly enhance a cultivator’s combat strength.

But there are always exceptions, and the Triple-Excellency Master’s Lovesick Duke is undoubtedly one of them.

As a magical treasure crafted by a true master, it would never come cheap. Even though it falls into the category of life assistance and can’t amplify a cultivator’s combat strength, it’s just that valuable.

Who says cultivators don’t have desires of the palate? Who says cultivators don’t have emotions to vent?

Two hundred thousand Spirit Stones are merely a starting point; if sold to the right person, five hundred thousand to even a million is not impossible.

The Ascendant cultivator happened to be a connoisseur of wine. He recognized the Lovesick Duke earlier than Miss Huang Fu.

Then he became restless, wandering around the flowerpot, his eyes foggy, and no one knew what he was thinking.

“Ascendant Cultivator, can you stop for a moment?” Miss Huang Fu bore with it as long as she could before finally losing her patience, “You’re making me feel dizzy with all that pacing.”

“Ah, I really want a drink,” the Ascendant cultivator didn’t hide his mood, “Why hasn’t it been chiseled out yet?”

The two craftsmen, upon realising they were uncovering the renowned Lovesick Duke, could hardly contain themselves.

One of the craftsmen gathered his courage and said with a smile, “Ascendant Cultivator, perhaps you should stand still for a while. Our hands are already trembling.”

The Ascendant Cultivator didn’t take offense to the comment. Instead, he replied with a smile, “If you dare damage it, watch out for Miss Huang Fu flipping out.”

The craftsman responded with a laugh, “How easy would it be to damage a magical treasure crafted by a Golden Core Master? The most perilous moment was actually when we first started. It’s lucky that Chairman Huang Fu mentioned from the start that it was Yu Jin Stone inside.”

Upon hearing this, Miss Huang Fu suddenly remembered the role Feng Jun played in this matter.

She used to think her Treasure-Appraising Eye was rather sharp, and even though Feng Jun might have a slightly stronger appraisal skill, she held advantages in many other areas, so their appraisal abilities complemented each other.

But now, she truly recognized the gap between them, even though she still believed her Treasure-Appraising Eye had its unique insights.

Faced with the Reward Command Token and the Lovesick Duke, her Treasure-Appraising Eye didn’t play too significant a role. That was tolerable, since it was meant for appraising treasures, not guessing through a closed fist.

But Feng Jun, seeing through the Golden Essence, Meteoric Iron, and especially the Tianchen Sand that could block Divine Sense, was able to detect the presence of the Yu Jin Stone inside the flowerpot. This was not only something she couldn’t do, but it also provided the craftsmen with a clear operational approach.

This greatly prevented the craftsmen from taking detours and effectively protected any treasures that might exist inside.

Thinking of this, she smiled at Feng Jun, “Feng Daoyou, thank you.”

“Watt?” Feng Jun had just lit a cigarette and was watching the craftsmen carve the flowerpot when he heard this and was immediately taken aback, “What are you thanking me for?”

Miss Huang Fu spoke earnestly, “Thank you for your appraisal skills that have protected the Acacia Cup.”

“Your logic… isn’t right, is it?” Feng Jun gave her a curious look, “I bought the flowerpot, I’m protecting my own things. Your thanks… it seems a bit inexplicable, no?”

Upon hearing this, Miss Huang Fu’s face flushed red, “Oh, my mistake. You’re supposed to help me exchange for a treasure, and I even said I wanted to buy it myself… I didn’t mean anything else. Being able to preserve the Acacia Cup intact is meaningful in itself.”

Feng Jun had also just found out what the Acacia Cup was. It had made a deep impression in some people’s hearts, but essentially, it was just a rather famous life-assistance type of magic artifact.

Even in this plane, most cultivators didn’t know about the Acacia Cup, let alone the natives from the Earth Plane.

The real deal was the Cloud-Twine Cauldron, which had been crafted in multiple instances, he had heard of that.

Of course, now that he roughly knew the situation with this item, and Miss Huang Fu’s apologetic attitude satisfied him greatly.

So he smiled, “Well, to tell the truth, this item isn’t of much significance to me, but there are elders in my sect who fancy this kind of thing. If you want to buy it, you still need some sincerity…”

“But talking about this now is pointless. We should wait for them to carve it out first and see if the Acacia Cup is intact or not.”

In fact, with the right technique, it was really easy to carve open the Acacia Cup. The two craftsmen worked faster and faster, and in about an hour and a half, they had carved out the inner and outer layers of the Acacia Cup. It took another half hour to carefully clean up the residue.

Miss Huang Fu’s Treasure-Appraising Eye flickered and she cheerfully said, “Ninety-nine percent sure it’s the Acacia Cup, not a counterfeit… 85% intact, slightly damaged, but it definitely does not affect its use.”

“Let’s brew some wine with it then,” Master Xu couldn’t help but speak up, and then he realized it was inappropriate and looked at Feng Jun with a dry laugh, “Uh, Feng… Feng Daoyou, I wonder what you think?”

“Then let’s brew,” Feng Jun waved his hand, not looking at him but rather at Miss Huang Fu with interest, “This item… it’s not easy to price, is it?”

You get the point! Miss Huang Fu inwardly grimaced, I mean, can’t you just honestly pick out something that’s easier to value?

But she couldn’t say that again this time, so she spoke earnestly, “I suggest we put it up for auction, starting from 200,000 Spirit Stones… If no one else buys it, I will guarantee the price.”

200,000 she dared guarantee; in fact, the Huang Fu family’s ancestor also loved wine, and there weren’t many true masters among cultivators who didn’t– their brains’ engines simply ran faster than others.

Alright, Ancestor Huang Fu was fixated on the family’s development and might not be willing to spend this undue money, but he still had several close friends, more than one of whom couldn’t be happy without wine. Selling for 200,000 Spirit Stones wouldn’t be a concern.

Just then, a person who seldom spoke joined the conversation: it was none other than Jing Qingyang, the Innate Expert Feng Jun had hired. He timorously spoke up, “I’ve heard that Taiqing Sect’s Elder Qiu, the Scripture Master, is quite the wine aficionado.”

Scripture Master was responsible for teaching and solving doubts within the sect, but different forces had varying divisions of power and responsibility, though the structures of the Four Great Sects were quite similar.

Within the Four Great Sects, Scripture Masters seldom appeared in public, usually akin to an elder, while also managing the Martial Art Pavilion. The person genuinely in charge of teaching was generally the Scripture Master.

Without a doubt, however, the Scripture Master was subordinate to the Elder, and it was not just a matter of hierarchy. The Elder in the Four Great Sects had to be a Golden Core Master, whereas the Scripture Master might not be.

Jing Qingyang’s comment, however, infuriated Miss Huang Fu, who gave him a cold glance, “Everybody knows Elder Qiu is fond of wine; there’s no need for an Innate to remind me.”

Why would a hired martial cultivator speak amid our cultivator conversation?

Feng Jun looked at her coldly and snorted softly through his nose, “Hmm?”

He knew Jing Qingyang had overstepped, but that was something Miss Huang Fu should discuss with him.

You can say I haven’t managed well, and I can then make adjustments. But by reproaching him so directly, besides the mismatch in status, I only have one question for you– who hired this man? How can you manage on my behalf and where does that leave me, the boss?

At his soft snort, Miss Huang Fu realized her mistake and quickly smiled and spoke up, “My apologies, that was presumptuous.”

Feng Jun had no choice but to let it go; Chairman Huang Fu was truly spoiled, and her haughty nature couldn’t be corrected in a day. It was quite a rare advancement for her to apologize so quickly.

The actual value of this Acacia Cup truly surpassed his expectations. Finally, my Spirit Stones can reach six figures.

He now had over forty thousand Spirit Stones on his person, which should be enough for a short while, so he decided to participate in the auction, “The auction– I’ll leave that to your Tiantong…”

He glanced at Jing Qingyang then asked somberly, “Can we notify Taiqing’s Elder Qiu, the Scripture Master, to join the auction?”

Miss Huang Fu blinked and then answered expressionlessly, “My suggestion is… not to notify him!”

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