The man had small eyes, curved eyebrows, and a short mustache, making him look like a rat.
Inside the room, there was another man, who appeared to be from Fuji country, and beside him sat two women, likely from the inn.
Seeing this, Da Jin Ya was unfazed.
"Wa tasuke, Grandpa Jin, we've met before. I heard you wanted to buy artifacts from Xia country? I have some."
"I am the most famous merchant in Bei Li. You can ask around."
Da Jin Ya wore a smile, and the gold tooth in his mouth gleamed.
"Yoshi, it's you, Jin-sang. Please come in."
"I've heard of you. You're a perennial artifact dealer, I know that. You have a good reputation."
"My name is Song Tian Yuan Ye, and this is my friend, Jing Shang Lang Ci. You two can leave now."
As Song Tian spoke, he waved his hand, and the two women quickly scurried out, their faces flushed.
"Old Hu, what 'Yamada' and 'Inoue'? Don't tell me they were born in such a hellhole? One in the field, the other above a well?"
The fatty muttered softly.
"Fatty, don't talk nonsense. They had natural births."
Hu Ba Yi whispered back.
At this moment, Song Tian noticed Hu Ba Yi and the fatty.
"Yoshi, and who is this?"
He cast his gaze at the fatty.
"Oh, it's like this. They are my bodyguards. As you know, the world is unsafe these days. It's good to have a few bodyguards."
Da Jin Ya said with a smile.
Song Tian had been interested in Hu Ba Yi and the fatty at first, but seeing them now, he immediately shifted his gaze away.
Soon, Da Jin Ya sat down, and due to the hierarchy, Hu Ba Yi and the fatty could only stand.
"Jin-sang, I'm not one for beating around the bush. We came to Xia country this time for business opportunities. As for antiques and such, they are merely my personal hobbies."
"You understand, right?"
Song Tian said, a sly smile appearing on his face.
Da Jin Ya's lips curved slightly.
"Of course, I understand. I guarantee the price will satisfy you."
Da Jin Ya stated directly.
This was his subtle way of saying, "I'm here for finance, so you'd better lower your prices."
"That would be wonderful. You are truly a friend to our Fuji country."
He smiled.
"However, Song Tian-kun, as you know, genuine artifacts and antiques are generally not expensive, unless you want to buy fakes."
"From what I understand, you're not buying this for yourself, are you? It's to give to someone else. If that's the case, wouldn't it be..."
Da Jin Ya said with a smile.
His words hit the mark.
After he spoke, Song Tian visibly fell silent.
Indeed, Song Tian was not buying the artifacts for himself. If he were, he wouldn't spend such a large sum.
It was primarily for the royal family.
"Since Jin-sang already knows, I won't hide it."
"Our Divine Emperor has just returned to the spirit world, and the royal family is holding a memorial ceremony. Ordinary items won't do. I remembered that the Divine Emperor was fond of Xia country artifacts in his early years."
"If you can provide me with a genuine, ancient one, Song Tian will be eternally grateful."
He said, even standing up and bowing deeply to Da Jin Ya.
"These little Fuji people are two-faced, always scheming."
The fatty whispered to Hu Ba Yi.
Just now they said the price shouldn't be too high, but now that they knew Da Jin Ya was in the know, their attitude completely changed.
"I need one too. Please."
Jing Shang also chimed in.
He wasn't stupid. How could he not try to please the royal family?
"Everyone, to be frank, I came precisely to discuss this matter with you. I've just acquired a treasure from thousands of years ago."
Da Jin Ya said, respectfully ushering the two men to sit down.
Seeing Da Jin Ya's respectful demeanor, the two men were even more pleased with him.
"Thousands of years old? We'll surely shine in the royal court when we bring it back."
Jing Shang said excitedly.
"Jin-sang, don't keep us in suspense. Please let us see the treasure."
Song Tian said flatteringly.
Da Jin Ya nodded, unhurriedly.
"From what I know, your Divine Emperor's favorite is jade, especially transparent, crystalline jade."
"Guess what? I have acquired several jade pendants of excellent quality, and they even feature our Xia country's mythology."
As Da Jin Ya spoke, the fatty couldn't help but tremble.
He was trying to suppress his laughter.
Hu Ba Yi also felt a chuckle rising within him. These words were becoming increasingly familiar.
"Nani? Jade from thousands of years ago? Is this true?"
"Xia country's history is truly long."
Song Tian exclaimed in surprise.
"What is mythology? What is that? Is it related to our Yamata no Orochi?"
Jing Shang also asked with curiosity.
"Yamata no Orochi?"
Da Jin Ya paused, suddenly forgetting about this Yamata no Orochi.
"It's that snake."
Hu Ba Yi whispered a reminder.
"Yes, there's a great connection!"
Suddenly, Da Jin Ya slammed the table, his expression serious.
Upon hearing that it was connected to Yamata no Orochi, both men became attentive.
In the pathetic mythology of Fuji country, Yamata no Orochi held a high status.
And Fuji country's mythology was extremely bizarre.
Things like incestuous offspring and bestial hybridization were common themes, incredibly strange.
"Jin-sang, if you truly have anything related to Yamata no Orochi, I will buy it regardless of the price."
Song Tian said excitedly.
If it were real, even if he didn't give it to the royal family, he would have immense prestige carrying it himself.
"Very well, then I won't keep you waiting. This is a jade pendant passed down from a legendary serpent god."
"This jade pendant also possesses a unique magical power. Wearing it will bring you the encouragement of Yamata no Orochi."
As Da Jin Ya spoke, both men's gazes turned to Da Jin Ya's hands.
The next moment, Da Jin Ya slowly placed the item on the table.
Upon seeing what was on the table, both men swallowed.
The jade pendant, as white as rosy clouds, was covered in dust, but this dust precisely proved that the jade pendant was genuine.
Da Jin Ya had not lied to them; this jade pendant definitely had historical depth.
What attracted their attention the most, however, was the eye pattern on the jade pendant.
"This eye is so strange. Jin-sang, what is the origin of this jade pendant? And what is this eye?"
Song Tian couldn't help but ask, his face full of curiosity.
He knew nothing about Xia country's mythology, let alone the origin of this jade pendant.
Da Jin Ya's lips curved slightly.
It's my moment to shine!
"This jade pendant is the exclusive jade pendant of the serpent god. Look, doesn't this eye strongly resemble the eyes of Yamata no Orochi?"
"Serpent eyes reach the heavens."
Da Jin Ya said. Both men felt a chill run down their spines. It really did look exactly like the eyes of Yamata no Orochi.
Could this truly be a jade pendant left by Yamata no Orochi?
They had struck gold!