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Chapter 520 - 517: A Hidden Menace

Chapter 520: Chapter 517: A Hidden Menace

"Beauty, the reason I say it’s legendary is because real Tianzhu beads are very hard to come by, and vintage ones are even rarer, almost always in private collections and seldom seen in public, which is why they’re referred to as legendary," Lin Tian explained.

"Oh, I see. Those swindlers are really detestable, thanks for the heads-up, handsome," the bold beauty flirtatiously threw him a look and cooed.

Lin Tian, who dealt with disaster-level beauties on a daily basis, had long been immune to such levels of flirtation, which couldn’t even compare to an unintentional glance from Zi Yan or the Xiao sisters, even though this woman was also a white, rich, and beautiful type, but simply not in the same league.

However, Lin Tian found it amusing to hear people talk about swindlers, considering that among these young masters standing around, there were probably few whose fathers were not swindlers themselves. Although they hadn’t reached the level where no merchant was honest, a good nine out of ten were close, and it’s possible that their fathers were selling fake Tianzhu beads like the ones discussed.

He couldn’t do much about it if swindlers wanted to sell fakes, and when a big jewelry merchant like the Bai Family was passing off ice-type Emperor Green as glass-type Imperial Green Jade, there was no telling what other merchants might do given the complexity of their interests.

Lin Tian continued, "Tianzhu originated from the Snowy Plateau, back in the days of the Xiangxiong Country, when the Dongba Xinrao of the Bon religion gradually deepened their teachings, and natural Tianzhu beads were extensively used in medicine. Due to the scarcity of natural beads, people began inscribing spells and totems from the Vedas onto stones, creating the earliest artificial Tianzhu beads."

"The craftsmanship of making Tianzhu beads is very complicated, but one thing is certain, during the making process, the beads are soaked in a large quantity of herbs beneficial to human health. Combined with the fact that most Tianzhu beads are made from natural agate, which has a special magnetic field, both aspects are highly beneficial to the human body."

"Therefore, genuine, pristine vintage Tianzhu beads can boost the immune system, help prevent strokes to some extent, and promote the microcirculation of blood in the body. In short, wearing Tianzhu beads can ward off calamity, remove illness, and bring good luck—there are countless benefits," Lin Tian listed the many advantages of Tianzhu beads in one breath.

The crowd’s eyes immediately lit up with desire for the Tianzhu beads mentioned by Lin Tian, thinking that if what he said was true, Tianzhu beads were even more precious than red coral bracelets.

Although Li Wenrong was intrigued, he didn’t show it and instead said, "No matter how eloquently you describe it, no matter how good you make it sound, if this string of Tianzhu beads is fake, then according to what you said, wouldn’t it actually be harmful to the human body instead?"

Lin Tian didn’t answer his question but pointed at the string of Tianzhu beads, "Look at the surfaces of each bead here, they have ancient patterns. Those circular ones represent eyes. I counted, and there are fifteen in total, so this string of beads is also known as Fifteen-Eye Tianzhu."

"I mentioned earlier that these patterns are carved according to the spells and totems from the Vedas, they hold significant meaning, but what does a Fifteen-Eye Tianzhu represent?"

Without waiting for a response, Lin Tian promptly explained, "Fifteen eyes signify the seven treasures and eight auspicious substances, making a total of fifteen precious items. They reflect the main structural components of the Vajrayana mandala, symbolizing that one may gain the blessings and protection of the Buddhas, the Bodhisattvas, and the dragon-like protectors, achieving success in all endeavors."

"Besides this characteristic, when the box was opened earlier, I sensed a faint scent of medicine. This scent confirms that the Tianzhu beads are undoubtedly treasures because they have gone through a unique crafting process, distinct from those counterfeit products," Lin Tian stated confidently.

At this point, everyone’s doubts were dispelled, and from their looks at Elder Zhou, it was clear the appraisal master acknowledged everything Lin Tian said was accurate.

"Thank you, Brother Lin, for the enlightening explanation. Your knowledge impresses me greatly," Yun Xiaotian didn’t immediately confront Li Wenrong, but instead praised Lin Tian.

"Admiration? It’s just some superficial knowledge. Kid, just do what you gotta do, my task here is finally done," Lin Tian said nonchalantly.

Li Wenrong dared not say any more; having been slapped in the face several times already, he was out of place, and Lin Tian admired him for his thick skin.

Ignoring Li Wenrong, Yun Xiaotian turned to Mrs. Xiao and said, "Aunt Li, although this string of Tianzhu beads is not as precious as an heirloom that has been passed down for a thousand years, they still boast a history of over a hundred years. I present it to Aunt Li as a gift to celebrate the Xiao Family’s prosperity and to wish you good health."

Throughout the entire event, Yun Xiaotian never mentioned giving the gift to Miss; instead, he presented the gift to Mrs. Xiao.

Smart move, Lin Tian once again looked up to Yun Xiaotian’s clever tactic. If Yun Xiaotian aimed to pursue Miss, Mrs. Xiao would be the future mother-in-law; winning her favor would be a significant hurdle. If Mrs. Xiao supported him, his chances of winning Miss over would be much higher. His calculations were quite accurate, indeed very clever.

In comparison, Li Wenrong’s approach seemed inferior. He had failed to consider what kind of person Miss was—was she someone to be swayed by just any gift?

But on second thought, Lin Tian realized that someone of Yun Xiaotian’s age could hardly have devised such a clever strategy himself. It was more likely someone from the Yun Family was behind it, which suggested they harbored ulterior motives towards the Xiao Family.

Given the Yun Family’s scale and power, if Miss married into the Yun Family, the outcome was almost predictable—the Xiao Family would be swallowed up by the Yun Family, who clearly had their own agenda.

Lin Tian’s mind was racing with these thoughts when suddenly another crossed his mind—today was supposed to be a grand opening ceremony, yet it was now on the verge of becoming a courtship ceremony starring Yun Xiaotian and Li Wenrong. The entire ceremony seemed to be going off course.

If Lin Tian hadn’t disrupted Li Wenrong earlier with the gift-giving, the grand opening would have deviated even further.

Not good, someone was scheming behind the scenes to turn the Xiao Family’s grand opening into a courting display. If they succeeded, the so-called grand opening would certainly become the jewelry industry’s joke.

Consequently, Tianxue Jewelry’s brand image would naturally suffer. The malice behind this was poisonous. Lin Tian sneered inwardly, yet remained composed outwardly.

The business world is like a battlefield, the Xiao Family was being targeted by individuals with hidden agendas. Without any visible clashing of swords, or bloodshed, the danger looming was profoundly deep. It appeared they were just as interested in the ancient Elixir Recipe as the Japanese.

However, since he had discovered their intentions, it wouldn’t be easy for them to cause disruption, Lin Tian mused silently.

Besides, even if he hadn’t noticed, he wouldn’t have allowed their gift-giving to succeed. What a joke—such a disaster-level beauty as Miss could not be seen being won over by any man, and Lin Tian was no exception.

That’s just how men are, regardless of whether they like her or not, they can’t stand watching a beautiful woman fall into another man’s arms. Of course, Lin Tian himself wasn’t clear on his feelings for Miss—did he like her, or not?

Moving subtly back to Miss and Mrs. Xiao’s side, he whispered to them, "Mrs. Xiao, Miss, have you noticed anything amiss?"

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