67: Chapter 67 Using Flowers to Offer to Buddha

Is Han Jingyang interested?

He is actually a bit interested.

Chen Xiaoming's life is not important. Chen Xiaoming, as a person, has no relation to him; it was just a simple transaction that hadn't even been completed. He paid the deposit, but Chen Xiaoming didn't accomplish anything. Strictly speaking, it is Chen Xiaoming who owes him.

Shi Xiaoya working for him for twenty years—that is actually quite interesting. Although this woman is a bit crazy, her ability and strength are not bad; otherwise, she wouldn't have become He Dingkun's trusted aide.

With a helper like Shi Xiaoya, he could certainly save a lot of trouble in his daily life and work.

But the only thing he is truly interested in is that top-tier dharma instrument.

Regardless of the actual situation regarding the top-tier dharma instrument Shi Xiaoya mentioned, as long as it is related to the word "dharma instrument," it is not simple.

His compass, zhentan wood, tianpeng ruler, bagua mirror, sanqing bell, and statue of guan gong are all dharma instruments used by some predecessor in metaphysics, and they have all been appraised to have decent attributes and skills.

The Hetian jade Eight Treasures bracelet he exchanged with the monk Kongyun is also a dharma instrument that had undergone Consecration by a monk, and the appraised attributes are equally good.

Of course, the premise is that it is a genuine dharma instrument, not those things made by scammers.

If what Shi Xiaoya is talking about is a genuine dharma instrument, then this deal can be made.

What if it turns out to be a Grade 3 item...

Hiss—

Just thinking about it is exhilarating!

...

Han Jingyang finished lunch at Shen Yuhai's house, chatted for a while, and returned to Jiguang Zhai before two o'clock.

The first thing he did upon arriving at Jiguang Zhai was to take stock of the items currently available.

In last night's battle, almost all usable skills were used.

The remaining ones...

There are only three pieces.

They are the gold and silver inlay bronze sword, with the skill "Lip-Gun and Tongue-Sword".

The dragonfly eye, with the skill "Distraction and Confusion".

The Eastern Han jade cicada, with the skill "Blood-Light Calamity".

Plus the protective dragon plaque and peace buckle.

The existence of these items made him feel slightly at ease; when encountering danger, he at least had some ability to protect himself.

At 5:30 PM, Liu Jing arrived at Jiguang Zhai.

Upon meeting, she excitedly said: "Boss, that fan surface has been sold. I raised the price a bit, up to 1.2 million, hehe."

"Impressive. However, be careful; in case the other party feels cheated, they might come looking for you to settle scores."

"Hmph, the transaction contract is signed; it's too late to back out."

"I'm just worried they won't go through proper channels."

"That's even less to worry about; my big blade is already thirsty and impatient," Liu Jing said, patting the kangxi war sword on her back.

This woman brings this thing everywhere she goes now. Anyway, it hasn't been sharpened, so she doesn't fear inspection.

However, this thing is indeed useful; in Liu Jing's hands, it can unleash quite strong combat power.

Therefore, Han Jingyang also patted Liu Jing on the shoulder with satisfaction: "Tonight, my security work is left to you."

Liu Jing nodded vigorously: "I definitely won't let that woman hurt you. Hmph, this time, if she dares to play any tricks, I'll make sure she regrets it."

9:30 PM.

Han Jingyang and Liu Jing arrived at the agreed location, a bar.

Han Jingyang does not like hanging out in bars, does not like the atmosphere here, and dislikes the people here even more.

But Shi Xiaoya's identity is sensitive, so they must find a place like this that is easier to hide in.

So he just has to endure it.

By the time he and Liu Jing arrived, Shi Xiaoya was already waiting.

Shi Xiaoya glanced at Liu Jing: "You bring her everywhere you go?"

Han Jingyang said directly: "She is the person I trust the most."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jing did not change her expression, but her back straightened even more, looking straight ahead, fully playing the part of a bodyguard.

Shi Xiaoya chuckled: "She is not professional."

"But she can fight very well."

"As a bodyguard, being able to fight is the least important ability."

"For me, being able to fight is the most important thing."

Shi Xiaoya's mouth twitched twice: "Then you two are truly a match," then she asked seriously: "Do you have any questions about the conditions I proposed?"

Han Jingyang bluntly exposed Shi Xiaoya's little intentions: "No need to test me. What I am most interested in is that dharma instrument. Tell me, what is the top-tier dharma instrument you mentioned, where is it, and what is special about it?"

Shi Xiaoya thought for a moment and lowered her voice: "It is a bronze tripod. Xue Xinming doesn't know where he got it, but it was used to extend He Dingkun's life."

"Extend life?"

"Yes, it happened ten years ago. At that time, He Dingkun's physical condition was already very poor. Xue Xinming used some secret technique to help He Dingkun extend his life by ten years, and that bronze tripod was the most crucial dharma instrument. He Dingkun spent 8.88 million. 8.88 million ten years ago was not a small amount."

Han Jingyang nodded slightly: "No wonder I always felt that He Dingkun's physical condition was very abnormal; his body is very weak, but his spirit is very vigorous. It's contradictory. So it turns out he is someone who should have died long ago."

Shi Xiaoya raised an eyebrow: "Different from your life-extension secret technique?"

"Of course it's different. Mine is the grand and righteous path, without any sequelae. You should have seen the detailed information of those two old ladies; is their mental state the same as He Dingkun's?"

"Not the same," Shi Xiaoya had to admit this point. When she saw the investigation results, she almost thought it was a scam, but the information was first-hand, authentic data, and it was impossible to be faked, so she was particularly shocked at the time.

Shi Xiaoya originally thought the life-extension secret technique He Dingkun used was amazing enough, until she saw Han Jingyang's.

As the saying goes, one doesn't fear not knowing the goods, one fears comparing the goods.

Shi Xiaoya doesn't understand these things, but comparing the two, she naturally knew that Han Jingyang's was superior.

This is the reason why she pestered Han Jingyang to take action.

Only magic can defeat magic.

The same goes for Feng Shui secret techniques.

Han Jingyang took the opportunity to ask: "Do you have a photo?"

"Yes."

"Let me see."

Shi Xiaoya took out her phone, opened the album, and showed it to Han Jingyang.

The photo resolution was very low, the shooting technique was not great, the occasion was wrong, the distance was far, and there was also a half-balding head blocking a small part, so only a portion of the tripod body could be seen.

But Han Jingyang was captivated at a glance.

He majored in archaeology and is very sensitive to bronze ware, especially tripods, li, yan, gui, and bronze swords, because these types of objects, besides being used as daily items, can also be used as ritual vessels, and ritual vessels are very likely to have inscriptions. For people in archaeology, bronze ware with inscriptions is a priceless treasure; they wouldn't trade it for any amount of money.

Not to mention anything else, just as the discoverer, one could write a highly valuable thesis.

Therefore, archaeology students basically have to focus on researching bronze ware.

Han Jingyang is no exception.

Even if the photo was very blurry, he could tell at a glance that the bronze ware was definitely authentic. The rust color and traces could not be faked; only the experience of being buried deep underground for thousands of years could give birth to such traces. No matter how clever the technique is, it cannot replace the great power of time.

Therefore, even if this tripod is not a dharma instrument and no attributes can be appraised, it doesn't matter; it is still worth it.

However, there is still one problem. After looking at the photo, he returned the phone to Shi Xiaoya, then stared into her eyes and asked: "Where is this thing now?"

This is the key to the problem.

The thing is not Shi Xiaoya's; it is He Dingkun's. It belongs to Shi Xiaoya's 'offering borrowed flowers to Buddha', but if she can provide accurate information, it is not unacceptable. The location clue of a national treasure of this level is equally valuable.

If Shi Xiaoya doesn't even know where the tripod is, then there is nothing to talk about. That is not called offering borrowed flowers to Buddha; that is called playing a game of empty-handed white wolf.