293: Chapter 293 Shi Tao's Paintings

"Name: Qing Qianlong Blue and White 'Sea and Clouds Dragon' Pattern Incense Burner."

"Grade: Rank 7."

"Attribute: Tranquility +1."

"Skill: Soul-Stirring."

"Name: Qing Guangxu Famille Rose Enamel Snuff Bottle."

"Grade: Rank 7."

"Attribute: Bewilderment +2."

"Skill: Bewildering Smoke."

"Name: Hetian White Jade Carved Pi Xiu Hand Piece."

"Grade: Rank 6."

"Attribute: Berserk +4."

"Skill: Pi Xiu Possession."

"Name: Lightning-Struck Jujube Wood Short Staff."

"Grade: Rank 6."

"Attribute: Exorcism +3."

"Skill: Thunder and Fire Pincer Attack."

"Name: Republic of China Famille Rose Pure Vase."

"Grade: Rank 6."

"Attribute: Healing +5."

"Skill: Disease Eradication and Calamity Aversion."

These four items aren't high rank, so the attributes aren't much to speak of.

But the skills are quite good.

Quite practical.

Whether for fighting or making money, they are extremely valuable.

Especially that Famille Rose Pure Vase; it's a high-quality antique with fine painting and perfect condition, with a market price between 150,000 to 200,000.

Even the attribute isn't bad; Healing +5 can significantly speed up recovery for the injured.

Not to mention it has a highly practical skill like 'Disease Eradication and Calamity Aversion.'

Using it twice is equivalent to pulling two people back from the Ghost Gate.

If sold, it would start at five million.

The others can be used in actual combat.

'Soul-Stirring' is an excellent support skill, causing confusion in the target's mental state or even their primordial spirit, leading to effects like tripping on flat ground or mental derangement.

'Bewildering Smoke,' as the name suggests, can emit a thick smoke to knock the target unconscious—a top choice for ambushing people.

'Pi Xiu Possession' is quite powerful; it summons a Pi Xiu to possess the target, giving them the berserk combat power of a Pi Xiu.

That's right, it's a combat-enhancing skill.

In modern concepts, the Pi Xiu is an auspicious beast for attracting wealth.

But in reality, the Pi Xiu is a fierce beast. In ancient times, people often used 'Pi Xiu' to refer to warriors who fought fiercely. It is a genuine combat beast, at the very least serving as a treasury guardian. Being able to guard a treasury, its combat power is undoubtedly high.

'Thunder and Fire Pincer Attack' is a pure offensive skill, summoning heavenly fire and lightning to attack the target simultaneously, with extreme lethality.

Besides these, there are Rank 5 and above items.

Once an item reaches Rank 5, it has significant value even without skills, because the attributes increase a lot—at least six points. No matter the attribute, the change it brings is very obvious.

So, even without skills, as long as the attribute isn't garbage, it can sell for seven figures. The better the attribute and the more points it adds, the higher the price, potentially reaching several millions.

This time, a total of four Rank 5 items were harvested: three without skills and one with a skill.

"Name: Hetian jade Carved Pi Xiu Pendant."

"Grade: Rank 5."

"Attribute: Protection +9."

"Skill: None."

Another Pi Xiu-themed jade piece, just changed from a hand piece to a pendant.

The attribute changed to 'Protection.'

This attribute is very practical, resisting various physical or magical damage.

And it's all-around protection.

Based on Han Jingyang's personal experience, 9 points of Protection can withstand at least one heavy blow from Tian Chunyang.

It might even block a regular handgun bullet.

This is already very impressive. After all, there aren't many experts of Tian Chunyang's level in the martial world, and handguns are even rarer—hardly anyone touches them domestically, as they are a red line.

Unfortunately, it has no skill.

If it had a defensive skill, this pendant would start at eight figures.

However, Han Jingyang didn't plan to sell it; he planned to keep it for his own people. Whether it's Shi Xiaoya, Liu Jing, his own family, the Xu Xin father-daughter duo, or the Lin Sisters, they all need it. This thing can not only save lives but also indirectly increase combat power.

If Xu Xin had such a thing, in a critical moment of life-and-death struggle, Xu Xin would be fine after taking a hit, while the opponent would die on the spot.

"Name: Century-Old Peachwood Core Carved Small Sword."

"Grade: Rank 5."

"Attribute: Evil-Warding +8."

"Skill: None."

This small sword is only palm-sized and looks unremarkable, but the attribute is truly good.

Hanging it at home, ordinary evil spirits wouldn't dare to invade; if they come, they die.

The Evil-Warding attribute is no joke; it is very aggressive.

As long as something is judged as 'evil,' this attribute will directly eliminate it.

Paired with other dharma instruments to set up a Feng Shui array, the effect is even better.

"Name: Landscape Painting on Paper with Colors by Shi Tao."

"Grade: Rank 5."

"Attribute: Focus +8."

"Skill: None."

This is a painting by Shi Tao; even if it weren't a dharma instrument, its value wouldn't be low.

Han Jingyang examined it carefully; the technique was quite mature, a work from Shi Tao's peak period, with profound artistic conception and a grand style, and it was in excellent condition.

Most rare was its large size, about eight feet.

A painting like this would easily fetch five or six million at auction.

After all, it's a painting by Shi Tao.

Shi Tao's status in the art world needs no elaboration; anyone with a slight interest in art or collecting knows his weight.

Moreover, his surname was Zhu, a genuine descendant of the imperial family, and his life experiences were quite legendary.

His works are numerous and of high quality, and the author himself has an eye-catching aura; he is a true master of the art world.

With so many factors combined, Shi Tao's works have always been popular in the collecting field. Not to mention masterpieces, even ordinary pieces have a chance to sell for over a million.

So, even if this painting weren't a dharma instrument, it would be a highly sought-after item.

Now, with the added Focus +8 attribute, its value is naturally even higher.

The Focus attribute might seem not very useful, but it's extremely helpful for work, study, and even cultivation.

Focus is precious to a person.

When a person does something with full concentration, efficiency is very high.

However, most people find it hard to maintain focus for a long time.

With this painting, it becomes simple. Even someone without professional training can maintain focus for a long time, achieving twice the result with half the effort in anything, especially tasks that can be completed alone like studying and cultivation.

So the attribute of this painting seems unremarkable, but in reality, it offers the highest return.

Of course, such a good thing definitely can't be sold; it must be given to his sister.

Thinking of the scene of his sister in the study, forgetting food and sleep while focused on her studies, Han Jingyang couldn't help but show a kind smile.

He believed his sister would really like this gift.

Hehe.

"Name: Qing Kangxi Red Copper Seal of the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden."

"Grade: Rank 5."

"Attribute: Spirituality +9."

"Skill: Thunder Soldiers Descend, Deifying on Behalf of Heaven."

After Han Jingyang understood the attributes of this copper seal, his scalp instantly went numb.

What the hell is this?

Even 'Deifying on Behalf of Heaven' has come out?

There couldn't really be a Heavenly Court and an Underworld, right?

And 'Thunder Soldiers Descend.'

There are documents saying the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden commands the troops of the Thunder Department and is proficient in battle formations and military affairs. In many legends and novels, the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden also frequently appears in wars as a game-changer, often responsible for teaching military strategy and formations to one side.

Being able to summon the troops of the Thunder Department is reasonable.

But the style is becoming more and more like a Xianxia novel, which really makes Han Jingyang feel uneasy.