124: Chapter 124 Buddha's Body

They saw that there was actually another buddha head beneath this one.

The appraisers brought by Zhang Baiyu and Li Qingluo immediately stepped forward to examine it.

A moment later.

Li Qingluo and the appraisers shouted excitedly.

"It's real! It's real!"

"This is the real mingtang jade buddha head, the genuine mingtang jade buddha head of Empress Wu Zetian from the Tang Dynasty!"

"What?"

Young Master Yu trembled all over with rage.

He shook his head in disbelief.

"Impossible! This is impossible!"

Meanwhile.

Tang Haichuan, who had already reached the door, saw this scene.

His entire expression changed.

He looked more uncomfortable than if he had swallowed a fly.

However.

The effects of the Golden Pill were dissipating too quickly.

He didn't dare to linger and walked away quickly.

It was as if he feared that one more look would literally kill him with anger.

...

"Impossible! This is impossible!"

Young Master Yu shook his head and screamed at the top of his lungs.

Zhang Baiyu immediately took out his phone and made a call.

"Call everyone from the company's security department and have them come to the Ancient Cultural Relics Research Center immediately!"

"This is impossible!"

Young Master Yu roared.

"Li Desheng, this isn't real, is it?"

At this moment, Li Desheng was also looking at everything in total surprise.

He also hadn't known that another buddha head was hidden beneath that one.

And from his fifty years of experience in antiques, this buddha head...

Seemed... to be real!

"Men! Seize it for me!"

In his fury.

Young Master Yu directly ordered the security guards behind him to prepare to snatch it.

"I'd like to see who dares!"

As the words fell.

A white shadow flew across the room.

Tang Yinger, who had just left, landed directly in front of Zhao Feiyu.

The bodyguards swarmed forward.

They were all taken down by Tang Yinger in short order.

Seeing this scene.

Zhao Feiyu was instantly stunned by Tang Yinger's combat skills.

He looked closer.

Tang Yinger's information appeared before him.

[Name: Tang Yinger]

[Beauty: 95]

[Favorability: 70]

[Strength: Early Stage Dark Jin]

...

"Hmm?"

Zhao Feiyu was slightly surprised.

Tang Yinger's information actually included a new category for strength.

"Could she be a legendary Ancient Martial Artist?"

Zhao Feiyu thought in shock.

A short while later.

Zhang Baiyu's security personnel arrived at the scene.

They immediately protected the mingtang jade buddha head and everyone present.

"Young Master Yu, you're so damn shameless! You're actually trying to snatch back an item that was already auctioned off. You've really got some nerve!"

Zhang Baiyu cursed angrily.

"I'm telling you, after today, we have a serious grudge. My Jiaxing Group will be demanding an explanation from your Zhanlan Fishery!"

After saying that, Zhang Baiyu quickly left with the jade buddha head and everyone else.

This was still Young Master Yu's territory, after all.

Zhang Baiyu was still a bit worried about whether Young Master Yu would resort to force.

Zhang Baiyu and the others departed safely.

Young Master Yu looked at the mess of the auction and roared in fury!

"Argh!!!"

"Li Desheng, get your ass over here!"

"Young Master, have mercy! Spare me!"

Li Desheng was so scared that he fell directly to his knees.

Slap!

Young Master Yu delivered a backhanded slap.

Then he picked up a chair and smashed it down hard on Li Desheng.

"Damn it, and you call yourself someone with fifty years of antique experience!"

"That was the fucking real mingtang jade buddha head!"

"You actually let it slip past your eyes!"

"You handed the real mingtang jade buddha head over to someone else on a silver platter!"

"I'm going to kill you!"

...

Li Desheng never imagined, even in death.

He had played with antiques his whole life.

He finally managed to pick up an antique that could have kept him comfortable for a lifetime—even ten lifetimes.

He never expected that he'd misjudge it and hand it over to someone else.

He even lost his life over it.

After venting his rage, Young Master Yu slumped on the floor, staring blankly ahead.

Just then.

The Old Butler walked over nervously and said cautiously, "Young Master, how about..."

Saying this, the Old Butler made a throat-slitting gesture.

A sharp light flashed in Young Master Yu's eyes. After a brief thought, he nodded.

"Just like before. Don't be afraid to spend money. Find professionals to do it. Make sure it's absolutely airtight!"

"Don't worry, Young Master! I'm familiar with this!"

...

...

On the other side.

Zhao Feiyu and the others arrived safely at Haixin Island under Zhang Baiyu's escort.

Today's events had been a real roller coaster.

Once they reached Haixin Island, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"I really didn't expect that the true mingtang jade buddha head was hidden inside the fake one!"

Zhang Baiyu said, secretly amazed.

"This thing is simply a priceless treasure!"

Li Qingluo was incoherent with excitement, holding her appraisal tools as she circled the buddha head, observing it continuously.

Even though she was already certain the buddha head was real, she couldn't help but keep looking.

"Tsk tsk tsk! It's truly miraculous!"

"To think that the Ming Dynasty forger actually placed the real buddha head inside the fake one."

"Is this the legendary Jade-Wrapping Technique?"

"I'd only seen it in ancient books before. I never thought I'd actually encounter it in my lifetime."

"If my father found out about this mingtang jade buddha head, he'd probably fly back from abroad immediately in excitement!"

Seeing Li Qingluo so happy.

Zhao Feiyu finally showed a gratified smile.

Deep down, Zhao Feiyu wanted to make it up to this young girl.

"Brother Feiyu!"

Just then.

Zhang Baiyu spoke with concern.

"Now that this mingtang jade buddha head is in your hands, Young Master Yu probably won't let it go."

"He's done plenty of dirty deals in the past, so you must be careful!"

"I think you should call Sister Lang and have her send people over to bolster Haixin Island's security."

"Sister Lang's Security Group is doing quite well now and has already made a name for itself in Yunduan City."

Hearing this, Zhao Feiyu nodded in agreement. "That's the only way. Also, regarding the security management of the buddha head, we'll need the most advanced technology!"

"Qingluo, where do you plan to display the buddha head?"

Li Qingluo put down her tools and thought for a moment. "Right in the Zhengyang Hall. I want every visitor to be able to see it!"

Zhengyang Hall was a massive ancient hall in the very center of Haixin Island.

"Fine! Then I'll have people set up security measures in Zhengyang Hall as soon as possible!"

Zhao Feiyu's mind immediately filled with images from treasure-hunting movies.

Infrared lasers, sonar security measures—everything had to be installed.

"By the way!"

Zhao Feiyu looked at the mingtang jade buddha head thoughtfully.

"I always feel like something is missing!"

"It's the buddha's body!"

At that moment, Zhang Yafei, who hadn't spoken, hit the nail on the head.

"Exactly, it's the body!"

Zhao Feiyu's eyes lit up.

"With just the head and no body, how can it be called a Jade Buddha? It's just a pity! This buddha head has been passed down since the Tang Dynasty, and the original body has long since disappeared!"

"That's not necessarily true!"

Zhang Yafei said mysteriously.

"The original body may be gone, but don't forget, where was the last place this buddha head appeared?"

"The Old Summer Palace?"

"Yes! The buddha head was later enshrined in the Old Summer Palace before being looted by imperialist invaders. That is to say, there is also a buddha body commissioned by Empress Dowager Cixi. If I'm not mistaken, that body was likely smashed into several pieces and taken away by the imperialists of the time. If we can bring those pieces back together, it would still count as a true buddha body!"

As soon as she said this!

Everyone's eyes lit up.

"Qingluo, isn't your father abroad? Have him keep an eye out. If we can complete this buddha body, then this mingtang jade buddha will be perfect!"

"I'll make the call right now!"

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