181: Old Wang was shocked.

Qin Yun and Julia were stunned.

What exactly was going on? Had something gone wrong?

Seeing their surprised expressions, Wang Wenyuan quickly explained, fearing they might misunderstand.

"It's like this: I didn't expect building an exhibition hall would involve so many procedures."

"Regarding the Overseas Exhibition Hall, the Kyoto Museum staff and relevant departments have all agreed. Now we just need to go through the formalities. The key is that renovating the exhibition hall is a bit troublesome. The items you brought are too precious and require comprehensive protective measures. The renovation project will take some time."

"So it will delay you for a bit. I'm truly sorry."

Wang Wenyuan felt quite embarrassed; something he had guaranteed had run into an unexpected issue.

This made him feel somewhat apologetic toward Qin Yun.

Wang Wenyuan knew that Qin Yun was a very busy man over in America.

He was constantly rushing to large-scale Warehouse Auctions across America, yielding rich rewards every time.

Delaying Qin Yun's time was equivalent to delaying him from making money.

He felt extremely apologetic toward someone who supported the cultural relic work of Xia Country so much.

"It's fine. I haven't been back to the country in a long time and haven't had a good look around Kyoto. I can take this time to relax in Kyoto with Julia."

Qin Yun had thought there was an issue with donating the cultural relics; it turned out it was just going to take some time.

He understood very well the effort Wang Wenyuan had put into this matter.

He didn't have the slightest intention of complaining.

"Yeah, I can just tour Kyoto with Qin Yun."

Julia chimed in from the side.

Seeing that the two did not blame him, Wang Wenyuan finally felt completely at ease.

The items Qin Yun brought were unlike any others, whether it was the yongle encyclopedia, the nine dragons precious sword, or the yao-bian tenmoku tea bowl.

They were all national treasure-level cultural relics.

The yongle encyclopedia goes without saying; it is Xia Country's most precious collection.

Only the ming dynasty imperial family printed one set, and most of it is lost in unknown locations.

Recovering even a single volume is an immense encouragement to those in the cultural relics field.

Many citizens are also very interested in the yongle encyclopedia; it's something most Xia Country people have always looked forward to.

The nine dragons precious sword is shrouded in a thick layer of legend.

It was the sword Emperor Kangxi loved most, and its forging method has a mystical quality.

Several famous people who handled the sword met with violent deaths.

Everyone will surely be very curious about this sword.

The yao-bian tenmoku tea bowl is a regret for everyone in Xia Country's cultural relics circle.

It represents the highest level of ancient Xia Country black porcelain.

The complete ones handed down are all abroad; only a half-piece remains in the country, and it's already considered a rare treasure by everyone.

If a complete yao-bian tenmoku tea bowl appeared in Xia Country, it would definitely cause a massive sensation in the circle.

Wang Wenyuan couldn't even imagine it.

What kind of nationwide sensation would be caused once these antiques donated by Qin Yun were exposed.

"May I take a look at the treasures you brought?"

Wang Wenyuan asked in a low voice, looking at Qin Yun with an expectant yet cautious gaze.

He was a cultural relics Expert with great influence across the country.

But he was also an antique and cultural relic enthusiast.

Faced with such rare treasures, how could he not be moved?

Qin Yun pondered for a moment.

Since he trusted Wang Wenyuan's character, there was no harm in letting him see.

So he opened the suitcase and placed the yongle encyclopedia, the nine dragons precious sword, and the yao-bian tenmoku tea bowl on the table.

Wang Wenyuan was completely dumbfounded.

Rare treasures more precious than ordinary national treasures were just sitting in a suitcase.

This was too, way too careless.

Worried they might get damaged inside, his old heart nearly jumped out of his mouth in fear.

Since these belonged to Qin Yun, Wang Wenyuan couldn't say much.

His eyes stared unblinkingly at Qin Yun's hands, expressing a silent protest.

Seeing that everything was wrapped very carefully and tightly, without a single bit of damage,

Wang Wenyuan finally felt at ease.

He didn't touch them; he stood up and scrutinized them with his eyes for a long time.

His gaze constantly swept over the items placed on the table.

His eyes were burning with passion; he watched like this for over ten minutes without the slightest sign of boredom.

"May I handle them?"

Until his waist couldn't take it anymore, Wang Wenyuan straightened up and asked in a low voice.

Qin Yun replied without a second thought, "Of course."

Wang Wenyuan cared so much about these treasures that he had spent over ten minutes just admiring them with his eyes.

He was also a cultural relics Expert; the treasures would certainly be safe in his hands.

After getting permission, Wang Wenyuan laughed happily to himself.

He rubbed his hands together, just like a child getting a beloved toy.

He didn't rush to touch them; after carefully washing his hands, he took a pair of brand-new white gloves from a drawer and put them on.

Only then did he carefully pick up the yao-bian tenmoku tea bowl he was most concerned about to admire it.

He carefully stroked every detail and every texture, full of praise.

"As expected of a divine work of porcelain making; the feeling is truly different."

"Every iridescent black spot is like the eye of heaven, or mysterious stars in the sky, through which one can see infinite worlds. More importantly, all the iridescent black spots form a perfect whole, flawlessly integrated within this small tea bowl that embodies the concept of a round heaven and square earth. What an incredible miracle..."

After turning off the lights and drawing the curtains, all the wonders of the yao-bian tenmoku tea bowl were fully revealed.

The room was like a mysterious blue starry sky, deep and charming; Wang Wenyuan couldn't help but speak.

"It's as if a deep and boundless cosmic starry sky is hidden within the bowl, with all the mysteries of the universe contained inside. It's also like the deep blue sea in the dead of night, where the vast starry sky rises from the other side, and the brilliant stars reflect in one's eyes; the whole world is within your sight. Like the vastness of the mysterious universe, with starlight densely scattered in the darkness, in an instant, it seems as if one has seen through a universe, an entire world. That's why some people call it—the 'Cosmic Bowl'."

"To be able to hold the yao-bian tenmoku tea bowl with my own hands, I am satisfied for this lifetime..."

Hearing Wang Wenyuan's reflections, Qin Yun was inwardly amazed.

As expected of a cultural relics Expert, his words of praise are so profound.

Julia's understanding of the Xia Country language was quite deep.

Hearing what Wang Wenyuan said, she felt that while she could barely understand each sentence and its profound meaning, taken together, she was completely confused.

After finishing his admiration of all the treasures, Wang Wenyuan bowed very solemnly to Qin Yun.

"Thank you very much for your trust in donating these priceless treasures to the Kyoto Museum. On behalf of the people of the whole country, I thank you for your selfless dedication!"

"I truly don't deserve this. How can I accept such a grand gesture from an elder like you? It's too much. I have only done what every citizen should do within their power."

Qin Yun quickly stood up to return the bow, replying somewhat embarrassedly.

"It is your due. The people of the whole country will always remember your contribution. I want to hold the largest-scale press conference for you, so everyone will remember your contribution."

Wang Wenyuan insisted on finishing the bow before straightening up and speaking.

Qin Yun hesitated in his heart. After a while, he spoke, "You know I am a Warehouse Treasure Hunter in America. If I become too famous, it would be no good for my career or for recovering lost cultural relics and antiques for the country."

"How about we hide my identity just like last time?"

Hearing Qin Yun's words, a look of surprise appeared on Wang Wenyuan's face.

He hadn't expected Qin Yun to make this request; it was completely beyond his expectations.