Chapter 1398 Taking a Disciple?
"How could this plate possibly be a Sky Green Three-Legged Plate? You know how precious the Sky Green Three-Legged Plate is. How could it appear here?"
Qin Xuelan shook her head.
The plate did bear some resemblance to the Sky Green Three-Legged Plate, but she still felt it wasn't quite right.
Suddenly, a clear and melodious hum echoed, lingering and melodious!
Qin Xuelan felt as if struck by lightning and abruptly turned her head. She saw Master Tian tap the Sky Green Three-Legged Plate with his finger again, and another hum resounded.
"This really is the Sky Green Three-Legged Plate, this really is the Sky Green Three-Legged Plate!"
Qin Xuelan had already confirmed it. This was undoubtedly the Sky Green Three-Legged Plate.
Only the Sky Green Three-Legged Plate could produce such a clear sound. She had tried before, but it wasn't something just anyone could tap to produce such a clear sound. It could only be done by those who had mastered ancient rhythms, indicating that Master Tian was an extremely accomplished antique master!
At this moment, Qin Xuelan regretted it deeply. To think that this priceless antique was sold for a mere two hundred and twenty thousand yuan, it was practically a bargain price, like selling cabbage!
She truly felt like spitting blood!
Wei Linlin and the others were equally thrilled, wanting to jump for joy. While Tian Shijie had some skills, he couldn't be completely certain. Now that Master Tian had confirmed it, they were completely sure that the Sky Green Three-Legged Plate was genuine!
"A national treasure, this is a national treasure!"
Master Tian was overwhelmingly excited.
Every word he spoke was like a nail being hammered into Qin Xuelan's heart.
"With Master Tian's word, I am relieved," Chen Xuan said with a sigh of relief.
Master Tian looked at Chen Xuan with approval and said, "A promising youth. To be able to recognize the Sky Green Three-Legged Plate at such a young age, your talent is no less than Xiao Jie's."
"Thank you for your praise, Master Tian!"
Master Tian nodded slightly and then asked, "Chen Xuan, would you be willing to become my disciple?"
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned.
"Didn't Master Tian say he wasn't accepting disciples anymore?"
"Why does Master Tian want to take a disciple now?"
Tian Shijie lowered his voice and quickly said, "Chen Xuan, hurry up and accept my grandfather's offer. My grandfather no longer accepts disciples. If you become my grandfather's disciple, you can walk sideways in the Kyoto Antique Street!"
Master Tian, Tian Shijie's grandfather, had a very high status in the antique street. Many established masters were his disciples' disciples or grandchildren. If Chen Xuan became Master Tian's disciple, then many established masters would have to show him great respect.
Wei Linlin was smug, appearing even happier than if she herself had been praised.
Unexpectedly, Chen Xuan smiled and said, "I appreciate Master Tian's kind offer!"
Everyone was very surprised that Chen Xuan would refuse Master Tian.
Qin Xuelan said indignantly, "Kid, are you being too arrogant? Do you not take Master Tian seriously?"
If it weren't for Chen Xuan, the Sky Green Three-Legged Plate wouldn't have been sold, and she wouldn't have lost face. This made her very displeased with Chen Xuan.
"Don't slander me. I don't mean that. I'm just not interested in this path," Chen Xuan said calmly.
Master Tian shook his head regretfully, "The antique street will lose another heavenly genius. However, if you ever wish to study, you can call me anytime. I will be very happy to have you as my disciple."
Others had tried every means to beg to become Master Tian's disciple, but now, Chen Xuan had refused. It was truly a pity, and many felt Chen Xuan had made the wrong decision.
Master Tian glanced at the Sky Green Three-Legged Plate on the table again and said in a deep voice, "Little brother Chen Xuan, is this item for sale?"
Master Tian, with his vast collection, did not possess an antique of this caliber, and he was truly tempted.
Chen Xuan glanced at Wei Linlin and said, "This item was bought for her. Master Tian will have to ask her."
Everyone looked at Wei Linlin with envy. Although Wei Linlin was underage, she already possessed such a national treasure-level antique. They, who had been playing with antiques for most of their lives, were not as fortunate as an underage girl.
Master Tian looked at Wei Linlin. Before Master Tian could speak, Wei Linlin hugged the Sky Green Three-Legged Plate and said, "This antique is mine, and I won't sell it!"
Although she said this, in Wei Linlin's heart, its meaning was more important than the Sky Green Three-Legged Plate itself.
However, Master Tian and the others did not think so. After all, for a national treasure-level antique, if it were them, they would still not sell it.
"Since the young lady is not selling, then so be it. I only hope that if you have time, you can let me admire it more."
"Grandpa Tian, Xiao Jie and I are good friends. You can see it whenever you want!" Wei Linlin said with a smile.
Hearing this, Master Tian was also very pleased and immediately nodded, "Good!"
"Master Tian, since you're here, let's also browse around Panjiayuan. I heard that Tang Bohu's 'Falling Wild Geese in Sunset Glow' will be exhibited later. This is also a national treasure-level antique! Its preciousness is no less than that Sky Green Three-Legged Plate!" said an old man beside him.
"Yes, such grand events hosted by Master Tian are very rare. You should lend your discerning eye and see if you can find any other antique treasures."
Everyone very much hoped that Master Tian would attend this grand event, including Qin Xuelan. If Master Tian were to grace them with his presence, it would undoubtedly elevate the event to its peak!
Since Master Tian had come, he could not refuse, so he nodded in agreement and went to attend the event, accompanied by Qin Xuelan and the others.
As for Chen Xuan and his group, they also prepared to head to the event. However, they did not travel together but planned to go separately, as following Master Tian and the others felt too pressured.
"I'm going to the restroom."
Just as they were about to set off, Lu Ling suddenly spoke.
Wei Linlin also said, "Ling Jie, I'll go with you."
"Alright!"
So, Wei Linlin handed the antique in her hand to Chen Xuan, and then Wei Linlin and Lu Ling went to the restroom together.
"Chen Xuan, have a cigarette."
Tian Shijie offered Chen Xuan a cigarette. Tian Shijie was of considerable status, and the cigarettes he smoked were limited editions, with no names, and printed with intricate patterns all over, making them very exquisite and rare.
Chen Xuan took a puff and then stopped. The cigarette was too weak for him. He preferred smoking cheap cigarettes that cost five yuan a pack, which had more kick!
Tian Shijie smiled and said, "Chen Xuan, it seems you also