47: 47. The whole audience was in uproar

"Friend, what's your price range? Tell me, we can discuss it. Don't you think I'm being very sincere?"

Shopkeeper Zhang was a bit flustered. Normally, he wasn't like this; his composure was excellent, and he rarely showed his emotions. But this was a Chenghua blue and white palace bowl, and it was practically delivered to his doorstep.

If he let it slip away, Shopkeeper Zhang would be laughed at for the rest of his life in the antique business.

So he couldn't help but be anxious.

Yu Tianxiong was unmoved. He pushed open the shop door and walked out.

Shopkeeper Zhang watched helplessly as Yu Tianxiong walked towards the "Gu Yun Lou" across the street, stomping his feet in frustration and cursing, "What in the world is going on?!"

He gritted his teeth, quickly followed, and whispered, "Five hundred thousand! Friend, will you sell it for five hundred thousand?"

Lu Feng, watching from a teahouse nearby, couldn't help but smile, "As expected, Yu Tianxiong's ability to handle things is reassuring."

If Lu Feng had done this himself, people would surely have taken advantage of his youth, and getting things done would have been more troublesome. It wasn't like now, where everything was under control... When Yu Tianxiong pushed open the door of Gu Yun Lou, there were still tourists inside. The owner was aFat Man wearing round glasses, who was originally smiling while introducing a treasure vase. He turned his head and saw Yu Tianxiong walk in, followed by the incessantly chattering Shopkeeper Zhang.

This was odd!

Shopkeeper Zhang was famous on this street for being aloof and proud. When had he ever been so attentive?

TheFat Man wasn't a fool; with a quick thought, he understood. This man must have some treasure in his hand that Shopkeeper Zhang couldn't bear to part with, even chasing him into his shop.

At this thought, his heart also stirred, and he quickly greeted, "Sir, welcome to Gu Yun Lou. I am the owner, Li Tian."

Shopkeeper Zhang directly blocked Li Tian, saying in an unfriendly tone, "Old Li, this is my customer. Don't mess around."

Li Tian smiled and said, "Your customer? Once he's in my shop, he's my customer. If you keep babbling, I'll ask you to leave. Don't disturb my business."

As he spoke, he saw Yu Tianxiong take out the blue and white bowl and place it on the table. His breathing quickened, and he exclaimed, "A blue and white palace bowl!?"

He finally understood why Shopkeeper Zhang was so excited. If this was real, Li Tian had to acquire it, no matter the cost!

"Two million!! Friend, if you just nod, I'll give it to you immediately, no questions asked!!" Shopkeeper Zhang's eyes were red, streaked with blood.

The surrounding tourists heard the words and curiously gathered around, wanting to see what kind of blue and white bowl could be worth so much money.

Li Tian composed himself, picked up the blue and white bowl, and marveled, "Shopkeeper Zhang, I didn't realize you were so greedy. You want to buy a blue and white palace bowl for two million? Heh heh, my friend, I'll offer four hundred... No! Four million five hundred thousand!!"

"Five million!! Damn you, Li Tian, don't try to snatch it from me! I was talking to him first!" Shopkeeper Zhang roared.

Li Tian slammed the table and angrily said, "Old Zhang, you're trying to steal a customer in my shop right now. Is that how you do business?"

"I don't care!"

The two of them were furious, spitting as they argued, almost coming to blows.

It wasn't until a customer nearby reminded them, "Your customer is leaving."

Only then did the two turn around to find that Yu Tianxiong had already picked up his item and left, apparently still not satisfied with their prices.

"This... this guy has a huge appetite, doesn't he!?" Li Tian gasped.

Shopkeeper Zhang was also shocked, but he sneered, "He must have come prepared. A treasure worth tens of millions isn't that easy to pick up as a bargain."

The two exchanged glances, not daring to delay, and quickly gave chase.

By this time, the continuous commotion had already attracted the attention of many people in Xiantao Street, especially after hearing that two antique shops were vying for a blue and white palace bowl, the entire Xiantao Street was abuzz.

"Is it real or fake? A blue and white palace bowl! You didn't misread it, did you?"

"No, absolutely no mistake. I was just in Gu Yun Lou. Good heavens, you wouldn't believe it, the two shop owners almost came to blows."

"Holy cow, it seems it's most likely authentic then. I must go see it. Something of that caliber is too rare."

"..."

When Yu Tianxiong walked out of the fourth shop, the price of the blue and white bowl had already soared to eight million.

Even he felt uneasy; money was coming in too fast. In less than half an hour, several millions were waiting for him to take, and this price was only the beginning... By now, the street was already crowded with people. The owners of nearby shops like Zang Zhen Lou and Wan Bao Ge had also proactively come forward, so he didn't need to go to the next one.

Just now in the shop, these shopkeepers had all seen it and clearly knew the blue and white bowl was genuine.

Yu Tianxiong deliberately held the blue and white bowl high so everyone could see it.

Instantly, countless eyes stared at the blue and white palace bowl, filled with insatiable greed, wishing they could snatch it directly.

"Friend, why don't you just name a price? That way, we can act within our means," someone suggested.

Yu Tianxiong shook his head, "You make an offer. If it's suitable, we'll directly trade."

Seeing that he was unyielding, everyone was helpless. Who could blame him when he held such a treasure? One had to know that antiques of this caliber usually only appeared at international auctions, so today's opportunity was rare.

"Ten million! I offer ten million, friend, sell it to me."

"Eleven million..."

"Damn it, I'll offer thirteen million! No one snatch it from me!"

"Get out of here, what are you? Fourteen million!"

Shopkeeper Zhang and Li Tian struggled for a long time to squeeze into the crowd. Hearing that the price had reached this point, both of them were on the verge of tears.

Li Tian: "Damn it, these old geezers have set their sights on it... Fourteen million five hundred thousand!!"

"Fifteen million!!" When Shopkeeper Zhang shouted this price, his Adam's apple bobbed, and his fists clenched, making a creaking sound.

This was his entire fortune!

Each bid caused an uproar among the onlookers.

This was over ten million, not over a thousand yuan. How could they all bid so easily?

More and more people flocked from all directions, wanting to witness the splendor of a top-tier antique.

The older sister selling candied hawthorn skewers stood on tiptoes and finally saw what was happening inside. When she clearly saw Yu Tianxiong, she was dumbfounded.

"Isn't that... the guy who spent two thousand five on a craft item? Hiss hiss hiss... Could it be... could it be... what he bought was real? Ah ah ah!! He hit the jackpot!!"

Thinking that she had just mocked him as a big fool... it turned out that the real big fool was herself?!

No! The real big fool should be the original stall owner!

..."I'm the big fool!!"

"Slap!"

In the crowd, the old man with missing teeth slapped himself hard, wanting to wake up from this absurd nightmare.

But to his despair, his face was swollen red, yet the bidding war in front of him was still ongoing with fervent enthusiasm.

"Why is this happening... This bowl has been in my hands for almost two months, why... I couldn't tell it was real, I... I'm so damn stupid! And I prided myself on my rich experience?!"

"Slap!"

The old man slapped himself again, tearing the dog-eared appraisal book in his hand to shreds...