Volume 10, Seeing Flowers in the Fog Eight, Qinglian Nine Dragon Lantern (II)
"After appraising everything, I said to Jin Weiqiu, 'I don't see how much this thing is worth, but I like it. I don't want the appraisal fee this time, just give it to me. The goods were worth at least ten million, and could be sold for more than five million even at the price of black goods; Jin Weiqiu was in a good mood at the time, so he gave it to me. β
"What is it?" Zhu Yun couldn't help but ask.
"A lamp."
"A lamp?"
"It's a lamp, a Qinglian Nine Dragons lamp."
Zhu Huai had a happy expression on his face, as if it was very comfortable to think of the lamp.
"I didn't see where it came from, but when I took it back and wiped off the rust, I realized that the spots on the lamp were gems. The seven lotus leaves are the body of the lamp, coiled with nine dragons and eighteen eyes, a total of eighteen rubies and sapphires. It is better to say that it is bronze than to say that it is green gold, it is blue and yellow in the sun during the day, and it is blue and red when it is seen in the light at night, and if you rub the lotus leaves, the night pearl will shine brightly, and you can read books at night. One day, I poured in a little bit of lamp oil, lit it, lit it, and ......."
"What's wrong?" This time, Zhu Tong couldn't help it; "Senior brother, what happened after it was ignited?"
"When lit, the body of the lamp becomes translucent, and all eighteen gems are glowing, and the nine dragons seem to come to life, flying in the lotus. And even stranger, it can sing. At first, I thought it was a sound outside, but when I saw that the doors and windows were closed, I realized that I had a treasure. The Qinglian Nine Dragons lamp was lit for ten minutes, and the music also sounded for ten minutes, like the sound of the invincible dragon book house of the flute, like the sound of blowing a gourd, and like the sound of monks singing scriptures. The sound was so beautiful that I would light the lamp and listen to the music every night. If the weather is nice, the music is cheerful. When it rains and snows, the music can be very depressing. β
"I don't dare to tell others about this lamp, and I have been secretly playing with it for half a year. One day, Jin Cicada came: after drinking some wine that day, he lit the Qinglian Nine Dragon Lantern in front of her. A month later, Jin Weiqiu came to him and said that he wanted to pay 1 million to buy back the Nine Dragon Lantern. By then, he had already opened an antique shop in Beijing; said that he wanted to treat the nine dragon lanterns as the treasure of the town store. We have rules in this industry, and we don't look back; When I was given 100,000 appraisal fees, no one knows what is the beauty of this Qinglian Nine Dragon Lantern and how much it is worth? Now come back and look for it, of course it doesn't make sense. β
"Jin Weiqiu said before leaving, the news about this lamp has leaked out, and what Qu Laoyi has taken a fancy to, sooner or later I won't be able to keep it. The person Jin Weiqiu said is a very powerful billionaire in the antique world, Qu Laoyi is his nickname, and his real name is Qu Tian; He is also a well-known philanthropist and real estate, film and television investor. However, I didn't take him to heart at the time, Qu Tian was just a rich player. But a month later, he came to the door and said that he wanted to see the Kowloon lantern. β
"Senior brother didn't show him, did he?"
"Yes, others are afraid of him Qu Laoyi, we haven't dealt with each other before, why should we give him face? Jin Weiqiu said that Qu Laoyi was their previous buyer, and he was followed by three bodyguards. Qu Laoyi threw down two suitcases of money and said: There are five million here. I said: It is dangerous to go out with so much money, and Boss Qu should be more careful on the way back. He also said, "No enemy* (Dragon!& Book House will give you 500,000 yuan, just let me see the Nine Dragons Lanterns." I said, "We don't know each other, why should we show you?" He heard me say this, knew that I would not give up the Nine Dragon Lanterns, and sat for a while before leaving. Before leaving, he said: Mr. Liang wants to give up the Kowloon Lantern at any time, please give me a letter first. β
The later things were expected by Zhu Tong, Qu Laoyi first threatened Zhu Huai with underworld characters, and then invited the characters on the table to investigate; He didn't expect that this person named Liangshan was the famous senior brother of the Qipin Zhumen on the rivers and lakes, and the people on the underworld didn't dare to stand up for Qu Laoyi after coming twice, and the people from the Public Security and Cultural Relics Bureau didn't find anything when they came to him. It wasn't until Zhu Huai capsized in Chongqing that Qu Laoyi was on the road again.
"Where is that lamp now? I mean......" Zhu Tong reached out and tore off a cherry blossom, took it off and stuffed it into his mouth; Delayed the language that followed. However, both Zhu Huai and Zhu Yun knew what he meant.
"The Qinglian Nine Dragon Lantern has always been with me, and when I arrived in Chongqing, I deposited it in the safe of the bank, which is the safest."
There was silence in Koboji Temple for a while, except for the mountain wind swaying the wind chimes under the eaves.
Zhu Huai and Zhu Yun both watched the little junior brother strolling around the courtyard in contemplation, so far, they still didn't know why this new head was so careful; It's only a Qu Laoyi or a small gang that is dark under the lights, and it hasn't been put in their eyes yet.
Ten minutes later, Zhu Tong walked into the main hall again: "Senior brother, you are really in trouble, if my guess is right, that Qinglian Nine Dragon Lamp is the Buddhist Sect Sacred Weapon Seven Leaf Lotus." β
Zhu Huai and Zhu Yun were shocked and didn't know what to say, Seven Leaf Lotus, in the scam laid by Zhu Tong, there was a shadow of Seven Leaf Lotus; If the Seven Leaf Lotus is exposed, it is equivalent to the scam being exposed.
"No, I don't think there's anything special about this lamp." Zhu Huai actually believed it, but he didn't give up. If this thing can't see the light, it is equivalent to a hot potato, not only can it not be exchanged for money, but it must be feared.
"I just asked Master, and he said that the Seven Leaf Lotus is a sacred lamp of Buddhism. Master is coming later, and he told us to be careful, it will be very lively here tonight. β
"Who's coming?" Zhu Huai and Zhu Yun asked in unison. The opponent is not yet virtuous, and Zhu Tong seems to already know why; And the two of them are also sharp-minded Zhumen masters, but they didn't notice the approaching crisis.
"There won't be a lot of people, but they must all be masters. Jiang Xiaoyu or the empty old monk should be the one who makes a fuss behind the scenes, the whistle was pushed to the table, and they joined forces to take advantage of the fact that our senior brothers were together to do it, not for your Qinglian Nine Dragon Lantern, but for this. Zhu Tong threw out a black leather bag.
"Senior brother, whether that lamp is a seven-leaf lotus or not, let it be kept in the bank for the time being, we can't take any chances."
Zhu Yun untied it and took out a Tian Huang seal; It is engraved: Dragon head Yunyun Hidden Zen Forest. On the printed body, it is a complex landscape pattern.
Zhu Huai took the seal and held it in his hand to weigh it, listening to Zhu Yun carefully explain the deception designed by the junior brother. After listening, the corners of his mouth showed a little smile: "Master, with my eyes, I can't tell whether it's true or false." I think if it shows up at auction, it will at least sell for that price. β
"Fifty thousand?" Zhu Tong looked at Zhu Huai's outstretched palm.
"It's five million, as long as they know what it represents, no matter how high the price is, they will have someone to pay it, but not now, it is the key to our trouble; After a while, if the situation is not right, hand it over. β
Zhu Tong thought about it, he didn't dare to make too much trouble because of this matter, and he didn't want to implicate the master because of himself.
"Senior brother is familiar with this circle, and this matter is up to senior brother. This seal was originally a welcome gift from the younger brother to the senior brother. Zhu Shan said, your residence in Xi'an has been seized. When Zhu Tong said this, Zhu Huai hurriedly waved his hand: "No need to do this, the head ......"
"Senior brother, Jiang Xiaoyu's goal now is to find the treasure, and the news of the treasure is coming from the senior brother, he thinks that you must have some clues. The monk of the first product of the Golden Buddha is a treasure, and the other is for the export of qi. Two senior brothers, ten days ago, the younger brother was depressed, and took his disciples to Fuxian Temple for a turn. Hehe, the lonely master is too retired to the rivers and lakes. β
Zhu Tong made a big fuss about Fuxian Temple, few people on the rivers and lakes knew, and even Zhu Yun heard about it for the first time. The empty wood master and ruthlessness of Fuxian Temple are both masters, and there is a more intelligent Yuan Lonely Master; Zhu Tong said it easily, they all know what it means to turn around.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Zhu Tong will also be embarrassed; "They've been making trouble behind their backs, not letting those monks see how powerful we are, who knows when they'll play tricks again?"
"Senior brother, this apprentice who is in charge of the sect has a great background, do you know the Living Buddha of Soonda? His name is Zhu Fei now. β
Zhu Huai listened to Zhu Yunyi's explanation, and the pores all over his body were wide open, and cold sweat was oozing. Soonda Living Buddha, that is a fairy-like master, how can he worship under the Zhutong Sect?
Zhu Tong told Suo Wenda in detail, but the two senior brothers were still skeptical.
"Tomorrow at the latest, Zhu Fei will be here at the latest. I have asked Orchid's sister to meet her at the airport. All we have to do is make it to that point. The Snow Mad Monk and the Great Fire Wheel are both in the temple on the mountain. β
"How do you know?" Zhu Huai felt that something was wrong, the big hot wheel was still average, but the snow mad monk was a hard hand.
Hongfa Temple is not big, located on the sunny slope, the low wall is not an obstacle in the eyes of ordinary people in the rivers and lakes, the only place that can be guarded is the cave temple in the backyard.
After lunch, Zhu Huai took Zhu Shan out for a trip, and when he came back in the afternoon, he held a leather box.
At first glance, the Kowloon lamp is eight inches high, which is indeed bland; Carefully enjoy it in your hand, only to see that the whole body is exquisitely decorated with gold flowing cloud patterns, nine gorgeous coiled dragons hovering in the depths of the flowing clouds, the patterns are exquisite and complex, and the whole Nine Dragon Lamp is dignified and elegant.
In fact, this is a lamp that Zhu Huai just selected from the cultural relics market, although it is also an old thing, it is much worse than the horse chestnut lotus.
"With it, we have a better chance of winning." Zhu Tong chuckled and put down the Nine Dragon Lantern, turned to Zhu Shan and said, "You go and Zhu Hai to the bottom of the mountain to set up a banquet, the more sumptuous the better, and buy a few more boxes of wine; Hehe, tonight, we're going to have a lot of guests. β
Zhu Shan and Zhu Hai went, and Zhu Tong said to the two senior brothers: "Two senior brothers, is there a loophole in the younger brother's arrangement?" β
Zhu Yun and Zhu Huai are both old rivers and lakes, and they don't need to say it explicitly to know what Zhu Tong is planning, and they are both thinking carefully.
"What if they don't go into the hole? Can we still drive them all in? Zhu Yun was a little worried.
"That's just right, the last thing we are afraid of is time-wasting, it's best that they don't enter the cave until noon tomorrow, and the three of us brothers will talk about it well."
Zhu Huai is old and thoughtful: "Boss, if there are too many people coming, I'm afraid it will be ......"
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