Zombie Bodyguard
Chapter 178 - 177: Unforgettable Eternity

Chapter 178: Chapter 177: Unforgettable Eternity

Everyone present knew that last year’s auction king had been won by a group right here. The final value of the jade totaled 1.8 billion RMB, and the scene still seemed to play before their eyes.

Now, a piece of jade even larger in volume appeared before them, at least twice the size of last year’s. That meant its total value was twice that of 1.8 billion, equating to 3.6 billion RMB. And that wasn’t all, what would the value be with the addition of the tri-colored jade from earlier? Plus, there was still a piece of rough that hadn’t been fully cut, what level of jade could that contain?

All sorts of thoughts surged through the minds of those present, some even starting to breathe rapidly with anticipation. Boss Qian was very wealthy, yet even he was astonished by the immense wealth before him. Not to mention the enchanting woman by his side, whose eyes gleamed while she kept glancing at Lin Tian.

The happiest of all were Miss and her group; Miss and Xiao Manxuan first looked at the jade, then turned their gazes together towards Lin Tian, their smiles revealing their joy, and their eyes shimmered with admiration and awe.

Zhou Botong was the most exaggerated of all, his mouth opening and closing, drool almost spilling out as he muttered, "Hehe, I must tell grandpa, hehe, I have a share in this jade too."

If there were any who felt the bitterest, it was undoubtedly the three generations of the Bai Family. With this huge high-grade jade revealed, the Bai Family’s plan against the Xiao Family had become futile. All the effort spent scheming, partnering with friends from the bank, bribing a mole within the Xiao Family, and risking their reputation to tamper with the jade rough...

The Bai Family had made numerous preparations to take down and replace the Xiao Family, but now all were thwarted by one person, Lin Tian. Bai Yuanhao suddenly understood his son’s deep resentment towards Lin Tian because he himself now felt an intense urge to tear Lin Tian apart.

The calmest person at the venue was Lin Tian himself. He stood atop the stone-cutting machine’s podium, looking down at the surrounding crowd, taking in every shade of human life; everyone seemed eager to claim the immense jade for themselves.

This fortune was so immense it could drive many people to madness, and it lay within sight, seemingly within reach. Those greedy eyes, like those of hungry wolves, were all fixed on the colossal jade.

"Damn it, thinking of starting a riot?!" Lin Tian cursed under his breath. If he were just an ordinary person dealing with so many terrifying stares, he would probably have been scared stiff. Too bad for them, he was not ordinary, and there was no chance they would get their way so easily!

Humph! Lin Tian’s eyes turned icy, and he let out a low and cold hum, fearlessly surveying those around him. His presence generated a bloodthirsty chill that gripped the hearts of those with ulterior motives, as if a pair of dreadful eyes were watching them, sending shivers down their spines.

It was a stifling hot summer night, but everyone felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave, the cold penetrating to the bone! As an Ancient Martial Artist, Xiao Manxue had a different sensation. Although the icy gaze wasn’t meant for her, she still felt the overwhelming aura emanating from Lin Tian, like a tidal wave that commanded stillness and respect.

Even Ou Qinglan, who knew little of Lin Tian’s strength, was stunned by his presence. Coming from a prominent family in the South, her experience was broader than that of many, and she was aware of the existence of Ancient Martial Artists. Among all the Ancient Martial Artists she had seen, none possessed such an imposing aura!

Her eyes sparkled with admiration, considering that this man not only excelled in jade gambling but also seemed to be a hidden expert. After sweeping his gaze around, Lin Tian withdrew his eyes, and everyone felt a moment of relief, all taking a deep breath in unison.

The bizarre coldness seemed fleeting, yet it was enough to bring everyone back to their senses. When they looked back at the mammoth jade, although they couldn’t help but entertain thoughts, they managed to keep their composure.

The jade in question still contained immensely valuable purple jade, and this time Lin Tian used a laser cutter. Thanks to his experience from before, even though the laser cutting operation was more complex, once he had the knack of it, the process was swift.

The rocky material encasing the purple jade was like tofu under the laser beam, being precisely cut away. Lin Tian had an advantage over anyone when it came to operating the laser cutter; he was extremely precise and didn’t mar the jade in the slightest.

Suddenly, a ray of purple light shot out from the cutter, casting a mysterious halo over Lin Tian. The unexpected occurrence startled everyone, and some even jumped, thinking that Lin Tian had made a mistake and been hit by the laser beam. But once they realized what had happened, the crowd that had calmed down erupted once again.

Lin Tian also felt helpless; he hadn’t intended for this, but the high-quality imperial purple jade had been exposed from within the rough stone. Normally this wouldn’t be an issue, but just then there was a powerful spotlight overhead. The strong light shone down and reflected off the purple jade.

The white light, upon refracting and reflecting off the purple jade, became a mysterious purple glow, which led to the magical scene just witnessed. Lin Tian sped up the pace, peeling off the ordinary stone layer by layer, revealing more and more of the purple jade.

More and more purple light reflected out, not only wrapping Lin Tian in its glow but even the laser cutting machine seemed to be draped in purple light.

"So beautiful..." Xiao Manxuan clasped her fingers together, holding them gently in front of her, captivated by the hazy purple light and Lin Tian amid it.

She wasn’t the only one entranced; all the women present had stars in their eyes. Even Ou Qinglan was no exception, and it goes without saying that those with weaker wills like Ou Mengmeng and others were even more infatuated. Boss Qian’s mistress had already become lovestruck, her eyes misty as she gazed at the enticing purple light and Lin Tian bathed in it, her heart fluttering with the stirrings of spring.

The men present were also unable to resist such a dreamy spectacle and were deeply captivated.

Such is the allure of gemstones and jade; in the right environment, they can exude captivating charm and earn people’s respect. The purple jade might not hold as high a value as the enormous piece just shown, but its allure knew no gender, leaving everyone spellbound.

The dreamlike purple light was bound to leave an unforgettable impression on all the women present!

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