Chapter 459 Obstruction
The middle-aged man spoke calmly, a natural smile on his face.
Xia Yan, Lin Xichen, and the others, upon hearing that the wooden box was to be sold for five hundred million, stared intently at the wooden box on the table in surprise.
Chen Yang glanced at the wooden box, then looked up at the middle-aged man, saying with a smile, "The box is made of Dragon Blood Nanmu. Judging by the carved patterns, it resembles the legendary Yin-Yang Eight Tones Treasure Box."
"From its appearance, it is indeed an antique from the Spring and Autumn period. As for whether it is a treasure left by the Yin-Yang school, that is difficult to say."
A hint of surprise flashed in the middle-aged man's eyes. He sized up Chen Yang and couldn't help but nod, "Brother, you are young, but your insight is quite sharp."
"However, you don't need to ask me about its origin. To be honest, I don't understand it either. But what I can tell you is that this Dragon Blood Nanmu box is a treasure of the Zhang family, always hidden in the Zhang family's secretly guarded Treasure Pavilion. I stole this item from there."
"Honestly, I am reluctant to sell it. However, after I stole this wooden box, I have studied it for over a month, but I couldn't figure anything out."
"This wooden box allows people to sleep very soundly. When the wind blows, it can emit a very mysterious music that can instantly relax one's mind and help them fall asleep easily."
"But even though it's magical, I don't need it. It seems more suitable for people with depression or insomnia."
"So, I am selling it today. As for whether five hundred million is worth the price, I will not comment."
"However, I can guarantee that even in the Treasure Pavilion of the Zhang family, the foremost family in China, this item is definitely among the top five treasures, and it has been strictly guarded by the Zhang family, never to be passed on."
Chen Yang chuckled upon hearing this, and said, "No wonder your face is covered with so many miscellaneous things. Your disguise skill is quite impressive!"
Shi Qianmian's face changed slightly at Chen Yang's words. He had not expected Chen Yang to see through his disguise!
He immediately lowered his head, took out a hat, and covered his face.
Shi Qianmian's gaze became sharp, and he looked at Chen Yang, saying, "Buddy, we are conducting a transaction here, no need to expose each other. The fact that you can see through my disguise at a glance shows that you are also a successor in this field."
"We must have some connection, no need to be enemies. If you don't buy this wooden box today, that's fine. I'll see if I can sell it to someone else."
Chen Yang said, "Judging by the appearance and material of the wooden box, although it is good, five hundred million is too expensive. May I have a closer look?"
Shi Qianmian hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly.
Chen Yang took out the wooden box and held it in his palm, observing it carefully. This Dragon Blood Nanmu box was exquisitely crafted and was indeed a work of the Yin-Yang school from the Spring and Autumn period.
During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, there was a hundred schools of thought. Besides the more widely known schools like Confucianism, Mohism, Legalism, and Agriculturism, there were also some lesser-known and somewhat mysterious schools, among which the Yin-Yang school was one.
The Yin-Yang school inherited the traditions and knowledge of the Xia and Shang dynasties' Wu clan. They drew essence from the Book of Changes and witchcraft, combined with the principles of Yin and Yang in heaven and earth, and celestial changes to form their own school.
However, due to their limited inheritance, high requirements for successors, and some peculiar practices of the Wu clan, people understood little about the Yin-Yang school, and instead found this sect somewhat mystical.
But later developments in medicine, including the formation of Taoism, actually absorbed the essence from the ideas of the Yin-Yang school. The eight-tone music box in front of him was rumored to be made by the Yin-Yang school and was a treasure passed down through generations by the Yin-Yang school.
The music box had a hypnotic effect, further enhancing the mystery of the Yin-Yang school. However, these historical events were long past.
Even if the box in front of him was truly a treasure left by the Yin-Yang school in those days, it would not be worth five hundred million. At most, one hundred million, or two hundred million would be sufficient.
Chen Yang carefully examined the Dragon Blood Nanmu box in front of him. He gently blew on it, and the Nanmu box emitted "ding ding dong dong" sounds, instantly making everyone around him feel drowsy.
Just as Chen Yang was about to put down the Nanmu box, a faint, indistinct, and pure spiritual energy emanated from the Nanmu box, and then quickly disappeared again.
Chen Yang was stunned upon sensing this spiritual energy.
Then, he immediately hugged the Dragon Blood Nanmu box tightly with both hands and blew on it. The next moment, the Dragon Blood Nanmu box once again emitted "ding ding dong dong" sounds.
Indeed, after the sound, a very faint spiritual energy was emitted, and then quickly disappeared.
Chen Yang felt a little surprised, and also a little delighted, upon sensing this spiritual energy.
He put down the Nanmu box, his mind now clear.
Chen Yang nodded and said to the middle-aged man, "This item should indeed be a treasure from the Zhang family's Treasure Pavilion. It must have taken you a lot of effort to steal it, right?"
Shi Qianmian just grinned and said, "You know the price I paid by not being able to show my true face. I suffered a lot for this item, and after carrying it around and studying it for over a month, I couldn't figure out anything, so I have to sell it."
Beside him, Lin Xichen pouted and whispered, "What kind of place is the Zhang family's Treasure Pavilion? Do they have many family treasures? My boudoir also has many treasures. I should compare it with the Zhang family's Treasure Pavilion sometime."
At this moment, the bodyguard A Hei, standing behind Lin Xichen, said, "Miss, don't overestimate yourself. The Zhang family is the foremost family in China. Their inheritance is very long, said to be thousands of years old. The Nine Gates or the Tomb Raider's Chronicles you see on television are all related to the Zhang family."
"If this item in front of us was truly stolen from the Zhang family's Treasure Pavilion, it's best we don't buy it, to avoid being pursued by the Zhang family."
Chen Yang glanced at A Hei and then said, "Don't worry. Although this item is very likely stolen from the Zhang family's Treasure Pavilion, we are paying for it, so the Zhang family will definitely not pursue it. They will only spend more money to buy it back."
"If they do pursue it, they will only blame themselves for poor security. We will buy this Dragon Blood Nanmu box for five hundred million. Miss, please pay!"
Lin Xichen exclaimed "Ah" upon hearing Chen Yang's words, then, with a heartache, took out her card and handed it to Chen Yang, saying, "Damn, Chen Yang, are you sure? Five hundred million! Five hundred million for just a box, I... my heart aches a bit!"
"Even though I'm a spendthrift, we spent five hundred and seventy million for a wooden box and a string of copper coins. It feels like a huge loss!"
Chen Yang curled his lips and said, "It's good enough if you can buy a real treasure with money. You've gotten a great deal, so don't feel bad."
Lin Xichen sighed and, with a heartache, held the bank card and was about to swipe it for the transaction.
Just then, Xia Yan, who was standing beside them, took a big step forward and said loudly, "Wait, Miss. Don't you know who is loyal to you now?"
"Indeed, I wanted to make some money from you before, but I only wanted to earn tens of millions. But this Chen Yang in front of you is truly black-hearted!"
"He's asking you to spend five hundred million to buy a Nanmu box. Let me tell you, this Nanmu box, even if it is truly an item from the Spring and Autumn Warring States period, its value is at most over ten million."
"He's ripping you off by five hundred million! Miss Lin, I will now expose the true face of this bastard Chen Yang for you."