Chapter 154 Cut From Raw Stone
"Oh? Is that so?" Chen Xuan's eyes flickered with surprise as he glanced at Zhang Pangzi, who was snickering nearby.
Zhang Pangzi chuckled, "Recently, I purchased a batch of raw stones, all top-grade. I made a small profit of over two hundred million."
Upon hearing this, the crowd became invigorated, flocking around Chen Xuan, hoping he would help them with Feng Shui.
"Mr. Chen has traveled far and still has to fight for Jiangbei tonight. Let Mr. Chen rest. There's plenty of time for Feng Shui, no need to rush," Murong Yuan reprimanded.
Clearly, Murong Yuan held a high position among these wealthy individuals. Although unwilling, the rich men nodded in agreement.
"Mr. Chen, please rest for a while," Murong Yuan said respectfully to Chen Xuan, then waved, leading the reluctant Jiangbei magnates away.
"Zhang Pangzi, you stay. I have something to ask you," Chen Xuan's heart stirred, and he looked at Zhang Pangzi.
"Yes, Mr. Chen!" Zhang Pangzi's face lit up with wild joy as he hurried towards Chen Xuan.
The others looked at Zhang Pangzi with envy and jealousy.
Why hadn't they courted Master Chen earlier!
The Jiangbei tycoons shook their heads and sighed as they walked out.
"Master Chen, thank you for helping me out of trouble. I, Zhang Pangzi, will never forget your great kindness. If you ever need my help, just say the word!"
Without another word, Zhang Pangzi fell to his knees before Chen Xuan.
It was no wonder. Ever since he followed Chen Xuan's method and placed a talisman on his ancestral grave, his business had boomed, and his luck had completely changed. That very day, wealthy merchants came knocking, seeking cooperation.
Now, his superstition towards Chen Xuan had reached an unimaginable level.
"Get up first, I have something to ask you," Chen Xuan said helplessly.
Zhang Pangzi's plump body slowly got up, "Master Chen, please command me."
At this moment, Chen Xuan took out the broken jade shard. "Do you know what this is?"
Zhang Pangzi was knowledgeable about various aspects of life and was proficient in jade, with wide connections. Chen Xuan kept him behind, hoping he might know about this item.
"Huh?"
Zhang Pangzi stared intently at the broken jade shard, slowly reaching out to take it from Chen Xuan's hand. He stared at it for a few seconds, then returned it to Chen Xuan, looking thoughtful.
"How is it?" Chen Xuan inquired.
Zhang Pangzi showed a hint of apology, "This item looks somewhat familiar. I think I've seen it somewhere before, but I can't recall it right now. I can help you inquire about it."
Chen Xuan was a bit disappointed, but he still said, "Take it and inquire with someone. Notify me immediately if you get any news."
"Master Chen, don't worry, I will definitely help you find out," Zhang Pangzi said earnestly.
After Zhang Pangzi left, Chen Xuan pondered for a moment and muttered, "Do I really have to ask that Southeast Shaman?"
Then, Chen Xuan stopped thinking about it, closed his eyes to rest, and prepared for the battle tonight.
...
Jiangbei Ji Family.
In the spacious hall, two men sat on the sofa.
One was a burly middle-aged man.
He was Ji Xiong, the head of the Ji family.
The other was a young man nearly thirty years old, dressed in a black tight-fitting outfit. He had sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, exuding an extraordinary demeanor, his presence like a newly unsheathed sword.
This was Ji Xiong's eldest son, Ji Xingchen, the foremost of the Four Heroes of Yanhuang.
"Xingchen, do you have confidence in defeating the shaman invited by the Fang family?" Ji Xiong couldn't help but ask.
"Don't worry. I have just entered the realm of a third-grade internal energy master. A mere shaman is nothing," Ji Xingchen said expressionlessly, his words laced with contempt.
"Third-grade internal energy master? As expected of a good son of my Ji family! With this, our Ji family can seize the Southeast Shaman, and that old fellow Murong Yuan will have to bow down before my Ji family."
Ji Xiong couldn't help but reveal a look of delight.
Ji Xingchen remained expressionless.
It seemed in his eyes, this was an insignificant matter.
"By the way, who did Murong Yuan invite?" Ji Xiong asked the butler beside him.
"Patriarch, this is the person invited by the Murong family. I heard he is a Feng Shui master with vast supernatural powers. Those people from Murong Yuan's group all call him Master Chen," the butler said, holding his phone and showing it to Ji Xiong.
Ji Xiong looked at Chen Xuan's photo on the phone and burst into laughter, "Feng Shui master? Is he joking? Is he here to look at Feng Shui? Murong Yuan is truly getting more foolish with age. I'm afraid from now on, there will be no place for Murong Yuan in Jiangbei!"
"Exactly, a Feng Shui master? Who even knows him? He's definitely a fraud," the butler flattered.
Ji Xiong laughed heartily, feeling that dominating Jiangbei was a sure thing.
Suddenly, a cold voice sounded, "I know him!"
Ji Xiong was stunned and looked at Ji Xingchen, "Who is he?"
Ji Xingchen glanced at Chen Xuan's photo on the phone and frowned, "He defeated Gu Feng, one of the Four Heroes of Yanhuang."
"What? Then..." Ji Xiong was shocked.
"It doesn't matter. This kid is a live-in son-in-law of the Su family. Of course, the great battle was probably orchestrated by the Su family and Officer Wei, with some deception involved. Besides, Gu Feng ranks fourth among the Four Heroes of Yanhuang. He wouldn't be able to withstand even one of my moves," Ji Xingchen said coldly. "This person has repeatedly refused the invitation of our Yanhuang Iron Brigade. I should teach him a lesson about respect."
Ji Xiong was overjoyed, "It's fortunate you're back this time, otherwise, Murong Yuan would truly be stepping all over me!"
...
"Mr. Chen, I have news!" Half an hour later, Zhang Pangzi rushed in anxiously.
"Oh?"
Chen Xuan was taken aback and showed some joy, "What exactly is this broken jade shard?"
"At first, I also found it somewhat familiar. Then, after inquiring, I remembered that this broken jade shard was cut from a raw stone," Zhang Pangzi's throat was a bit dry. He drank some water to moisten it and quickly explained.
"Raw stone?" Chen Xuan's eyebrows shot up.
"Now, raw stones are not just jade raw stones, but also antique raw stones. Most of these raw stones are unearthed from ancient tombs or ancient ruins. Last time, at a raw stone auction, someone cut out a bronze sword from the Qin Dynasty and sold it for tens of millions," Zhang Pangzi explained.
Chen Xuan's heart stirred, "Are there any such raw stone auction houses in Jiangbei?"
"When I called just now, I learned that the Jiangbei Raw Stone Auction House is having an auction right now, and the raw stones being auctioned are antique raw stones," Zhang Pangzi said quickly, as if he had thought of something.
Chen Xuan said, "There's no time to delay, let's set off immediately."
His cultivation had been stagnant for a year, and now that he had a chance to improve, he didn't want to wait a moment longer.
Raw Stone Auction House.
Zhang Pangzi was quite well-known in Jiangbei, so he brought Chen Xuan in easily without even needing to verify their credentials. There weren't many people present, and Chen Xuan easily found a seat in the front row.
Chen Xuan's gaze swept across the room and he surprisingly spotted a familiar young man sitting in the front row. Wasn't this Ji Xinghe, who had vied with him for the bronze furnace on the antique street that day?
However, he didn't pay much attention to Ji Xinghe, as his target was the fine raw stones.
Ji Xinghe also noticed Chen Xuan. He was stunned at first, then a fierce glint erupted in his eyes. He sneered, "Heh heh, Chen Xuan, I didn't expect you, a live-in son-in-law, to actually dare to come to Jiangbei!"