Chapter 60: The White Jade Ring
The change in the expression on Yue Kejiang's face was quite obvious, even Zheng Haotian could see some clues, let alone Yu Jiansheng in the old city.
It's just that what makes Yu Jiansheng feel strange is that Yue Kejiang's eyes only flashed with surprise and disbelief, but there was no malicious intent. And the reputation that Wan Bao Xuan has built over the millennia is like an unshakable mountain, so he doesn't have to worry about anything.
It was only after a few breaths that Yue Kejiang's face had already returned to normal. He looked at the two people in front of him, bowed slightly, and said, "This little brother, I don't know if you can take a look at the ring on your hand?"
When he said this, his attitude was quite respectful.
When meeting Yu Jiansheng and the two, although Yue Kejiang was extremely polite, there was a strong self-confidence and arrogance under this polite surface.
This is the confidence given to him by Wan Baoxuan behind him, so that he will not be angry with anyone he faces.
However, at this moment, he sincerely showed a flattering attitude, which was in no way consistent with his identity.
Zheng Haotian's heart jumped, he knew that the woman in blue must have a certain relationship with Wanbaoxuan, but at this time, it seemed that her status in Wanbaoxuan was not low, at least it exceeded his expectations.
Slowly took off the ring, and Zheng Haotian handed it to the other party.
He wasn't worried about what the hell Yue Kejiang was doing, this old man obviously didn't know martial arts, and he definitely couldn't play any tricks in front of him.
Yue Kejiang looked at it over and over again, and his face became more and more solemn.
Respectfully returning the ring to Zheng Haotian, Yue Kejiang said respectfully: "This little brother, I don't know where you got this ring from?"
Zheng Haotian was stunned for a moment, his brows furrowed slightly, he hesitated in his heart, whether to tell the other party the truth.
However, as soon as his expression was revealed, Yue Kejiang's face suddenly changed greatly, and he hurriedly said: "Little brother, don't misunderstand, the old man doesn't have any intention of questioning. After a pause, he said: "The ring in your hand is a token, this thing is very important to our Wanbaoxuan, if the little brother has time, how about going to meet the big shopkeeper of Ben Xuan with the old man?"
Yu Jiansheng's face was uncertain, and the status of Wan Baoxuan's big shopkeeper in Luxi City was also unfathomable, far from being accessible to him, a little hunter.
Although Wan Bao Xuan is not one of the four major forces in the city, it is enough to open such a jewelry store in Luxi City and be safe and sound for thousands of years.
Zheng Haotian's eyes flashed, the woman in blue really didn't lie to him, as long as she showed this ring, she would be able to see the big shopkeeper. So, after meeting the big shopkeeper, will you be able to see her again?
His heart was slightly hot, and Zheng Haotian said without hesitation: "Okay, I'll go with you to see the big shopkeeper." ”
Yu Jiansheng was slightly stunned, but it was too late to retort at this time, he smiled bitterly, and had to comfort himself in his heart, whether it was a blessing or a curse, it was a disaster that could not be avoided, since it was destined to be so, then go.
Yue Kejiang breathed a sigh of relief, if Zheng Haotian didn't agree, he would be helpless. Moreover, for the owner of this ring, even if he eats the bear's heart leopard gall, he will definitely not dare to be rude.
Bending down slightly, Yue Kejiang personally opened the door and respectfully led them out. As for the white-eyed wolf king skin, it was naturally put into a wooden box and held by Yue Kejiang himself.
There are more than a dozen such houses in the whole courtyard [***], and it is clear that this is a place specially prepared for ordinary people. Although the stewards here are very polite, everyone is actually quite arrogant in their hearts. Yue Kejiang walked sideways respectfully to lead the way, which was a unique thing in the past.
The two high-level hunters in the courtyard both looked over with incredible eyes, but they both recognized Yue Kejiang and knew that this was a veteran appraiser in Wanbaoxuan, so there must be a reason for him to do so.
The two glanced at each other and remembered the faces of Yu Jiansheng and Zheng Haotian deeply. The next time these two come back, they'll look the other way.
Under the leadership of Yue Kejiang, they did not leave through the side door, but turned a hall, entered a small door, and came to the outside of a palatial hall.
Zheng Haotian's eyes turned and he browsed here, and his heart couldn't help but thump.
This hall is very different from the humble houses just now.
The pink and white walls rise from the ground, and the yellow eaves and darts are particularly eye-catching. The brown ceiling on the top floor resembles a monk's hat worn upright, visually flattening the entire building.
In the center of the hall, a large and peculiar escalator is inserted from the center, and the open-air staircase is lined with flowers, adding to the unusual beauty of the place.
A few thousand-year-old camphor trees shade the open space in the courtyard, and the lotus pink green in the large lotus pond surrounded by a white stone fence is crossed by a finely carved stone arch bridge. There is an ochre yellow shadow wall on the side of the road, and there are two big characters of "cabinet" on it.
Yue Kejiang stood outside the hall, but he didn't dare to enter it, but bent down slightly, standing quietly.
Soon, a middle-aged man about thirty years old stepped forward, and he said in a deep voice, "What's the matter?"
Yue Kejiang hurriedly whispered a few words in his ear, the middle-aged man's face changed slightly, and the eyes that looked at Zheng Haotian were completely different.
He smiled and said softly: "The two, the contemptible Jiang Qiufeng, one of the shopkeepers of Wanbaoxuan." I heard that this little brother has a white jade ring, and I don't know if I can make people look at it. ”
Although he said it politely, there was a feeling in his words that no one could object.
Zheng Haotian took off the ring again and handed it over casually.
However, Jiang Qiufeng respectfully stretched out his two hands and held the ring as if he were on a pilgrimage. He looked at it carefully for a while, and finally let out a long breath. Holding it in both hands again, it was sent to Zheng Haotian as if he was holding a rare treasure.
"Come down, both of you. ”
He took a step back and ushered the two of them into the hall, and at the same time took the wooden box containing the white-eyed wolf king's skin from Yue Kejiang's hand.
In the hall, there were very few people, and Zheng Haotian looked at them and immediately confirmed their identities.
These people should all be people inside Wanbaoxuan, and this Jiang Qiufeng's status here is undoubtedly the highest.
Coming to the bottom of the stairs in the center of the hall, Jiang Qiufeng lowered his voice and said, "Two, the contemptible person is about to take you to see the big treasurer." However, the big shopkeeper is entertaining the guests, so please try not to make noise. ”
The atmosphere here already had an oppressive sense of silence, and as soon as Jiang Qiufeng said this, the mood of the two of them seemed to be a little heavier.
After going up the stairs, Jiang Qiufeng came to the door of a room and stopped.
At the door of this room, there are beaded curtains, which block the view from the inside and outside.
These beaded curtains shimmer with a strange light, and although they are not dazzling, they are also rare to see. Zheng Haotian faintly felt that this thing seemed to be a little familiar, but for a while, he couldn't remember what these bead curtains were made of.
Jiang Qiufeng stepped forward and gently lifted the bead curtain.
The moment the bead curtain was lifted, a hearty laugh suddenly came out of it.
And as Jiang Qiufeng entered, the moment he put down the bead curtain, this laughter immediately stopped abruptly, as if it had been cut off by a sharp blade.
Zheng Haotian's face changed slightly, and he finally remembered that the material of this bead curtain turned out to be a special kind of wood that he had seen from the family heirloom book.
The wood is taken from a sound-absorbing tree, and the rooms built with this wood have the magical effect of absorbing sound.
He was still skeptical about the existence of this magical wood, but after seeing the real thing at this time, he realized that the world was indeed full of wonders.
Those things in the family heirloom book should exist in the world.
Just a moment later, the curtain was lifted again, and several people came out one after another.
The first was a young woman with a white headstring tied around her head, and a robe as white as snow and a basket jacket over it. A tie around the waist is not loose or tight, giving people a sense of leisure and tranquility.
Her face was plain and elegant, without any heavy makeup, and her face turned slightly, I don't know whether it was intentional or unintentional, and she happened to face Zheng Haotian.
A straight nose, two curvaceous lips, a smooth and beautiful face, and the most striking thing is the big bright eyes that seem to be able to communicate directly with people.
Between the flow of those eyes, there is an indescribable strange style, which seems to be able to make people involuntarily jump into it.
However, the woman withdrew her gaze after only one glance, and turned her head, as if ignoring them.
Behind her, there were three men, one of whom was about fifty men and said apologetically: "Miss Qiu, if you are neglectful, please also ask Haihan." ”
The woman nodded slightly, and said, "The big shopkeeper is polite, please bother more about the little woman's affairs." ”
Yu Jiansheng and Zheng Haotian's eyes lit up at the same time, and before this beautiful woman spoke, they were still guessing the origin of this person in their hearts. But as soon as she spoke, anyone who had heard it once would never forget it.
She turned out to be the eldest lady of the Qiu family who she had met when she entered the city.
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