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Chen Zao was taken aback. "What kind of Mingqi?"
Ma Zhao thought Chen Zao was joking with her and clarified, "It's the burial goods from underground. Your Silver Jug was dug up from there, right?"
"Since you've guessed it, there's no need for me to hide it from you. I dug this up from a tomb dating back to the Tang Dynasty."
Pointing at his Right Arm, Chen Zao fabricated a story, "See this arm? I got injured while retrieving this treasure; I almost lost my life in that tomb. There are more treasures in there, but this time I only managed to bring this one out. I brought it to your Treasure Hall to show you. If it's a good item, I'll go back for more next time."
Hearing this, Ma Zhao realized that the Silver Jug was just the beginning.
She couldn't tell if Chen Zao was being serious or not.
From the way Chen Zao spoke, it didn't seem like a lie.
This guy had even managed to retrieve a miraculous twin Stone Carving; digging up a Tang Dynasty tomb shouldn't be too surprising.
Ma Zhao felt a surge of excitement; if they secured this big catch for their Treasure Hall, it would elevate their status in the black market!
Suppressing her excitement, she said, "The Dragon Lord loves collecting valuable Mingqi like this. You wait here; I'll call him right now and ask him to come back and have a good chat with you. If you're really hungry, I can send someone to buy you some authentic Tongguan Roujiamo from the street."
"No need for that. Just let the Dragon Lord know and see what he thinks. If he can come back quickly, I'll wait for him and eat Roujiamo after we discuss business."
"Alright, I'll call him now. Please have a seat."
Ma Zhao didn't dare to delay even slightly and immediately called Ma Fulong as she stepped out of the reception room.
On the other end, Ma Fulong had just embraced his lover and was getting cozy when his phone rang.
He had set special ringtones for important contacts in his address book.
Upon hearing that ringtone, Ma Fulong knew it was Zhao calling.
He assumed there must be some good news from Chen Zao, which is why Zhao was calling him.
He patted his lover's backside and asked her to take another shower and change into something sexy before coming back to attend to him.
The lover understood and discreetly left.
Ma Fulong answered Zhao's call, one hand resting on his bulging pants while the other pressed the answer button. "Hello?"
"Dragon Lord, is this a good time to talk?" Although he was an adopted son, Ma Zhao still habitually referred to Ma Fulong as "Dragon Lord," indicating that their relationship was not as close as a traditional father-son bond.
"It's fine. Did that Chen fellow bring us something good again?"
"Not just something good; what he brought this time might be an extraordinary treasure!"
"Extraordinary treasure?" Ma Fulong perked up immediately.
"If you can, hurry back to the shop. My eyesight isn't great, so I can't determine its authenticity. But I believe Chen Zao has acquired something that will shake the entire collecting community—a Ming Dynasty Artifact!"
Ma Fulong sat up abruptly from the bed and lowered his voice to ask, "What exactly is it?"
"You know there are eighteen national treasures in the history museum, one of which is the Tang Gilded Parrot Pattern Silver Kettle."
"I know that; if it were to hit the market, it would start at least at a hundred million."
"Chen Zao brought back a Gilded Parrot Pattern Silver Kettle that's larger and more exquisite than that Silver Jug. It's the biggest Tang Dynasty Silver Jug I've ever seen—much larger than the one in the museum and in better condition. If I'm not mistaken, this could very well be an invaluable treasure!"
Knowing that Ma Zhao had a keen eye for antiques, Ma Fulong trusted his judgment. If Ma Zhao was confident in this assessment, it was likely reliable.
Imagining a Tang Gilded Silver Jar larger than the museum's prized possession, Ma Fulong felt a surge of excitement and asked Zhao, "Have you looked into its origins?"
"I inquired a bit; Chen Zao said he unearthed it from a Tang Dynasty Tomb. There are many other treasures in that tomb, but he didn't bring them out. I don't know what else is in there, but he suffered serious injuries while opening it—his right arm looks nearly useless now. He managed to retrieve this treasure, though. He mentioned that if this item proves valuable, he would return to that tomb for more treasures. It sounds like he wants to sell the Silver Jug for a high price and doesn't intend to offer us a bargain."
"Alright, I understand. I'll head back now; have him wait for me at the shop."
With his mind focused on an antique potentially more precious than national treasures, Ma Fulong hardly paid attention to his lover who was still bathing. He quickly dressed without bothering to say goodbye and rushed back to Treasure Hall to see this extraordinary treasure brought by Chen Zao.
Having dealt with Chen Zao before, Ma Fulong skipped the pleasantries.
After a brief exchange of greetings, he called over an experienced master craftsman from the shop to examine the lavish large Silver Jug together.
The two of them inspected it thoroughly for over half an hour but found no signs of forgery on the Silver Jug.
An object like this Great Open Door, with its rich historical background, is very difficult to replicate.
Ma Fulong had a rough idea in his mind.
Just like the twin Stone Carving that Chen Zao brought last time, this Silver Jug was almost certainly a genuine treasure.
However, due to the rarity and preciousness of this Silver Jug, dealing in such top-tier antiques leaves no room for error; Ma Fulong needed to be more cautious.
"Zao, this Tang Gilded Silver Jar you brought out is truly a great item. Do you mind if I have someone authenticate it? If it's confirmed to be from the Tang Dynasty, the value of this Silver Jug will increase significantly. At that point, you can decide how to sell it; whether you want me to take it or help you sell it, we can discuss cooperation openly."
Chen Zao's attitude remained as carefree and generous as ever: "Sure, no problem. I'll leave this Silver Jug with you; feel free to take it for authentication. But I hope the results come back quickly. If it's really valuable, I’ll bring back more of these ceremonial items."
Ma Fulong had never seen someone as "foolish" as Chen Zao. To hand over a priceless treasure without hesitation for authentication or anything else—did he not fear being taken advantage of?
Such a person must either be genuinely foolish or exceptionally clever!
Regardless of whether he was foolish or clever, he was definitely not an ordinary character.
Ma Fulong enjoyed dealing with someone so straightforward and assured him: "Alright, I will find someone to authenticate it as soon as possible. You will have results within a week, and I will make sure to give you a satisfactory answer!"
"Then I’ll trouble you, Dragon Lord, to pay extra attention."
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