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"Hey buddy, don't rush. I'm just giving you a friendly reminder since you're a newbie. Start with the 500-point bet and you'll be fine."
A kind old man tried to dissuade them, but was pulled away by others.
"Old Ghost, what are you doing here?"
"That rich kid has plenty of money, why would he care about these things?"
"Let's sit here and see what this young master can offer!"
They said they were cheering Su Feng on and giving him all sorts of encouragement, but in reality, they just wanted to see how Su Feng would mess things up!
After all, this is a piece of jade worth two thousand yuan. Its high price means that most people can only stand by and watch. Now that someone dares to take the initiative to challenge it, that is naturally a big deal.
"Here's ten thousand silver dollars, count it yourself." Su Feng ignored the people around him and placed a full bag of money on the stage.
Luckily, I went back to the hotel and withdrew some money, otherwise it might not have been enough.
The stall owner's eyes lit up; this was a big customer!
"No need! I trust this young master!"
The bag was full of silver dollars; even without counting, it was clear that there were more than enough!
Moreover, it's hard to say whether these jade stones are really worth ten thousand.
In an instant, everyone around stopped what they were doing and looked over curiously.
"Young master, are you planning to do it yourself, or should I help you?"
The stall owner, holding tools in his hand, asked a question.
Su Feng smiled and said, "Of course I'll do it since I'm paying."
Gambling on stones is like treasure hunting; nothing beats the sense of accomplishment and excitement of doing it yourself.
After receiving the leather and tools for opening the jade from the stall owner, Su Feng began to carefully work on the five pieces of jade.
Opening a stone is a skilled job that requires not only meticulousness but also steadiness. There can be no impatience whatsoever, as even the slightest loss could mean losing two thousand dollars.
Fortunately, Su Feng's hands never tremble.
Place one of the jade stones on the edge of the table and use a tool to scrape off the surface layer little by little.
With each thrust, you could clearly hear the gasps of those around you...
Why do they seem more nervous than I am?
A small opening appeared in the skin, and a wisp of spiritual energy emanated from it.
The originally faint spiritual energy now appears so clear.
This is a fine piece of jade!
ka ka ka-
With the outer layer completely removed, a complete piece of jade was revealed to everyone.
"This...this is a fine piece of jade!"
"Whether it's the internal structure, hardness, or transparency, it's top-grade! The bright luster indicates it's high-end jadeite!"
The old man who had just tried to dissuade Su Feng cried out in surprise and almost fell over.
For a moment, the gasps of surprise from the crowd seemed to drown out the hawking cries of the market.
"Sir...you really have good luck."
The stall owner's face turned ashen, but he forced a smile and offered his congratulations.
Just as the old man said, the jade that Su Feng unearthed was extremely valuable! Far exceeding two thousand!
If it were placed on the market, it could be spotted by some experts who specialize in collecting jade, and it could sell for tens of thousands of yuan in no time!
This is a huge loss!
The stall owner suppressed his impulse and continued, "Why don't you strike while the iron is hot, young master?"
You must have gotten incredibly lucky!
This will never happen again.
"Of course." Su Feng smiled without changing his expression, gripped his tools tightly, and continued working on the next piece of jade.
To everyone's surprise, the second piece was also a fine product!
The material is exquisite, and the color is light, a pale blue...
Su Feng's good fortune once again shocked everyone!
"Sir, I'll give you the money, can you help me choose one?"
"Yes, why don't you help us pick one out!"
Some people began to think that Su Feng was a wolf in sheep's clothing, a seasoned veteran, and took the initiative to seek cooperation with him.
After all, they had never seen such a spot-on-everything eye before!
You can break even on the first one, and the rest are basically free money!
Su Feng ignored the surrounding noises and focused intently on the third jade stone.
If you ask him if he has any secret, there really isn't.
This was my first time gambling on jade stones; I had never done it before and had little knowledge of jade quality.
Some experts analyze the surface grains and shape of the jade to infer its value.
But Su Feng was different; he relied on his sense of smell...
The five jade stones he selected were all covered with spiritual energy, which meant that he would never make a mistake!
The third and fourth stones continued to draw gasps of amazement from those around them.
Perhaps this is the first time they've ever experienced this.
"My God, who, who is this person?!"
"Four pieces of fine jade have been unearthed in a row!"
"These pieces together must be worth tens of thousands of silver dollars, right?"
The people around him began to murmur in disbelief, and the stall owner turned pale, his legs so weak that he could only barely stand by leaning against the edge of the counter...
When Su Feng found a good piece of jade for the third time, he felt dizzy. He never expected that the fourth piece would be even more valuable!
This means he gave away tens of thousands of dollars! All for just 10,000 silver dollars!
"Alright, I won't open the last piece." Su Feng put away the four good pieces of jade with satisfaction, and then put the last piece of intact, unprocessed jade back into the bag.
These four pieces of jade are perfect for carving talismans.
The higher the quality of the jade, the greater its power!
The resulting amulet will have a longer-lasting effect.
He had already decided that once it was made, he would give it to Uncle Fu and the two sisters, Chenyue and Chenxing.
I haven't decided on the remaining two yet...
After all, he had already offended the Corpse Refining Sect before, and given their ruthless methods in the past, they would never let him off easily.
Of course, if it was just someone coming to cause trouble for him, Su Feng wouldn't be afraid, but he was worried that this matter would implicate the people around him.
Therefore, he naturally has a responsibility to protect the people in the Su family.
Under the envious and jealous gazes of everyone, Su Feng carefully pocketed the jade, returned to the carriage with satisfaction, and drove away.
……
Once we arrived at the Upper Street area, it wasn't far from the inn; we just had to turn a corner to get there.
But Su Feng didn't plan to go straight back. Instead, he deliberately went around to a deserted alley and parked the carriage on the side.
It wasn't that he had taken the wrong path, but rather that Su Feng sensed that someone was following him!
I started following them from the jade gambling stalls and followed them all the way.
They were clearly after the jade they had!
Indeed, this kind of thing happens in every era!
The saying "wealth should not be flaunted" applies here. There will always be people with evil intentions who want to make a fortune through robbery.
Su Feng alighted from the carriage, leaned against the wall, and looked up at the entrance of the alley...
After a while, sure enough, a group of people followed them in.
Su Feng recognized the man in the lead; he was the burly man who had been wailing at the jade gambling stall earlier because he hadn't found anything good.
"You must be tired after following me all this way, right?"
Facing the menacing group, Su Feng crossed his arms and sneered.
The burly men were also taken aback, not expecting their whereabouts to be exposed, and even more so, not expecting Su Feng to be so foolish as to wait for them in the same spot.
"Hehe—I don't know whether to call you bold or stupid for wandering into such an empty alley."
The burly man stopped pretending and gave a signal to the people around him, who quickly dispersed.
Five or six people surrounded Su Feng from the left and right.
"Young master, you must be a smart man. You know what we want, right?"
The burly man pulled out a small knife from his pocket and waved it in front of Su Feng.
The sharp dagger gleamed with silver light, and the menacing-looking figures around them exuded an aura of danger...
However, Su Feng remained calm and unhurried, just as always.
“Birds die for food, and people die for wealth. I understand this principle... but you've messed with the wrong people.”
Su Feng sighed helplessly.
He had never felt fear in the face of all sorts of demons and monsters, so how could these few petty thieves in front of him pose any threat?
"Stop talking nonsense! Hand over all the jade and valuables you have on you!"
The burly man gripped his knife, pointed it at Su Feng, and shouted sternly.