117: Chapter 117 Solid Bamboo Walking Sticks of the Republic of China

Wang Zhiwei had spoken up in advance and gotten in line, so he could be arranged.

Although this guy wasn't some super-wealthy tycoon, he had quite a few connections in Quancheng.

He also knew how to handle things.

Even though they hadn't known each other long, his way of dealing with people and handling matters was truly impeccable in every aspect.

Then there were those two old men, Zhou Yucheng and Sun Fuchang.

Both of them had mentioned this matter, but neither of them was in a hurry.

My house needed to be rebuilt, and I would need these kinds of items during the renovation.

However, my place was even less of a rush; from the approval process to the soft furnishing stage, it would take at least half a year at the fastest, and if one were particular about it, one would need to let it air out for a year or two.

Hmm, then let's arrange it for Wang Zhiwei first.

I'll also see just how strong the effect is when using this level of item to set up a Feng Shui formation with wealth-attracting properties in a residence.

It can count as accumulating experience for expanding the business in the future.

It wouldn't matter if the effect were a bit weak.

What I fear most is the effect being too strong—if I set up a Feng Shui formation and the client starts making a fortune every single day, then everyone in the world will go crazy for me.

If I really encountered that situation and couldn't control it properly, the situation would spiral out of control, which would be very dangerous.

The second item Han Jingyang had collected in this short half-day was a rare find.

"Name: Republic of China Solid Bamboo Walking Stick."

"Grade: Fifth Grade."

"Attribute: Ghost-Beating +9."

"Skill: Beat Ghosts and Drive Away Spirits."

Solid bamboo is actually a variant of ordinary bamboo; the root section of some bamboo will gradually become solid over the years, and when cut off, it becomes solid bamboo.

Solid bamboo is one of the types of collectibles that only appeared in modern times.

After being peeled, polished, and carefully played with, solid bamboo will take on a jade-like luster; if you shine a light on it, you can even see the fiber structure inside the bamboo, making it highly collectible.

If you carve flowers, birds, fish, insects, landscapes, or ancient poetry on the surface of the bamboo pole, it looks even more elegant.

However, most solid bamboo pieces are relatively short, only one or two sections long, with an occasional three or four sections. They are fine for making small handheld pieces or pointers, but they lack the length for a walking stick.

But the one Han Jingyang bought was nearly 1.2 meters long and about four centimeters in diameter, feeling heavy in the hand.

The end retained a portion of the bamboo root, slightly curved as if it were a dragon's head, and it felt very nice.

For an average person, a walking stick this long would be a bit too long.

But for Han Jingyang, with his large 1.85-meter frame, it was just right in his hand.

The bamboo root and about twenty centimeters below it were carved with a complete set of the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea.

It used single-line intaglio carving.

The lines of the pattern were delicate, the brushwork exquisite, and it was extremely meticulous.

The Eight Immortals, as well as their mounts, magical treasures, clothing sleeves, and expressions, were all vivid and clearly visible.

After more than a hundred years of being handled, the walking stick was as smooth as jade throughout, with a dark yellow, slightly reddish color.

The oxidized lines of the pattern were deeper, a reddish-brown color, and the pattern effect created by this natural color difference was soft, delicate, and extremely aesthetically pleasing.

Han Jingyang fell in love with this walking stick the moment he saw it.

Although this item didn't have a high market value, it was highly collectible and had a strong artistic flair, making it perfect for personal enjoyment.

Once he picked it up and discovered it could be appraised, he bought it immediately.

He bought it first, then asked for the price.

The shop owner didn't try to rip him off and laughed, "This thing isn't worth much. If you like it, just take it; consider it a free gift."

This thing was indeed not worth much.

Bamboo carvings from the Republic of China era only go for a few thousand yuan; only works by famous masters or those used by famous people have a chance to sell for five or six figures.

The material locked the market price; bamboo is just too, too, too common.

Han Jingyang didn't stand on ceremony.

He appraised it on the spot.

Then he was startled by this attribute.

Fifth Grade.

Ghost-Beating +9.

Beat Ghosts and Drive Away Spirits.

Did this mean this thing was specifically targeted at those strange and bizarre things?

Not only could it beat ghosts, but it could also drive away spirits.

Wasn't this the legendary God-Beating Whip?

Although it was a super low-end version, in this world without ghosts and spirits, it was absolutely a treasure weapon against ghosts.

It was specialized in treating all kinds of pretenders.

Whether it was a basic attack or an ultimate move, it could inflict damage on so-called ghosts and spirits.

A treasure!

The best part was still the portability of this low-end God-Beating Whip; using it as a walking stick daily meant he could carry it anywhere.

Although it was a bit strange to be walking with a cane at such a young age, it was truly very practical.

Good stuff!

If he ever encountered the "Bridal Gown Woman" who had been pestering Deng Xingang again, he could just swing the walking stick and give her a good thrashing, and everything would be solved.

These two Fifth Grade items brought Han Jingyang's overall strength up another level.

Especially this solid bamboo walking stick; even its basic attacks dealt damage.

Although it was mainly targeted at "ghosts and spirits," in metaphysics duels, it was a divine weapon.

If he ever encountered a guy like Abe Tamakane who could summon Shikigami, he could whip out the walking stick and give them a good thrashing; no matter how strong the Shikigami were, they would have to cover their faces and flee.

Han Jingyang had just finished tidying up when Wang Zhiwei called again: "Boss, the last buyer has been found."

"Hmm?"

"It's that jar that Deng Xingang fished up. It has been sold five or six times, and now we've found the last buyer; we only found them through connections at an auction house."

"What's the situation?"

"The person is already on their deathbed."

"Do you need me to intervene?"

"I called to ask, and the family members are not in agreement, but the eldest son is willing to let the old man give it a try."

"The family hasn't reached a consensus yet."

"They aren't from our Quancheng, so they don't know your reputation yet."

"Then what do they mean?"

"They want to trouble you to take a trip to the Capital."

"I don't have time."

"Brother, the old man on the other side has an extraordinary status. If you can fix this, hehe, it will be much easier to get by in the Capital area in the future."

"Tell them to bring the old man to Quancheng. If it's the same situation as Deng Xingang, I can fix it in three or five minutes; is it really necessary for me to run all the way over there?"

"This..."

"Just tell them that."

"Okay."

Han Jingyang hung up the phone and designed a Feng Shui formation for Wang Zhiwei.

A Feng Shui formation, of course, needs to be designed after an on-site inspection.

But he had been to Wang Zhiwei's house, so he had an idea.

And the design he was talking about was actually just allocating the use of the items; there were only one or two core items, and the others were low-level items.

The trick was that the attributes of the items should preferably not overlap or conflict to avoid waste or internal depletion.

Besides Wang Zhiwei's, there was also Liu Xintong's.

Liu Xintong's situation was a bit more urgent; that woman's situation had been quite bad recently.

Although the "Buddhas Light Illuminating All" had dispersed the negative energy aura inside and outside her villa a few days ago, as long as her problem wasn't completely solved, it would sooner or later return to how it was.

Therefore, the Feng Shui formation made for Liu Xintong had to consider defensive capabilities, primarily using items that blocked negative energy and invited blessings.

Secondly, it was to make the villa more comfortable to live in.

Liu Xintong didn't care about things like wealth, because she wasn't short of money; she was a true wealthy beauty.

Han Jingyang estimated that Liu Xintong's financial power was even above Zhou Yucheng's.

There was no basis for it.

It was just a guess based on intuition.

The temperament, image, manner of speech, and even the personal aura of wealthy people at different levels were all different, which ordinary people couldn't detect.

But Han Jingyang could vaguely perceive some of it.

It was very blurry.

But it was enough.

It could be considered an advanced version of observing people.

With this ability, one could successfully impersonate a fortune teller.

Of course, Han Jingyang was not interested.

Isn't it better to quietly be a Feng Shui Master?

Fortune telling?

How much money can you make from fortune telling?

If a Feng Shui Master can get an order for something like a building, they can get rich with just one job.