Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
Chapter 401 - 401 400 The Treasure Appraisal Convention

401: Chapter 400: The Treasure Appraisal Convention 401: Chapter 400: The Treasure Appraisal Convention Although she was reluctant, Bai Qingqian still obediently followed Hou Niao to the Treasure Appraisal Meeting.

Hou Niao said that there needed to be an opportunity to let everyone in the Mirage commercial world know who truly stood behind the Bai family?

That way, they could avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble.

Because there were a lot of people and the event was grand, to avoid disturbing the local residents, Bai Lingzhong and his son borrowed a manor outside the city owned by a certain tycoon; of course, the owner was Daoist Anhe, backed by the Wu Sect, otherwise so many treasures would not dare to be displayed so openly in the outskirts.

Almost every business firm received an invitation, whether they were large merchants or small enterprises; that included local powers and, of course, officials from Jiedu Mansion.

The Bai family did not particularly stand out among these tycoons, but for certain special reasons, they were also one of the protagonists of this Treasure Appraisal Meeting.

Of course, they were the protagonists that people mocked.

Such a Treasure Appraisal Meeting was also a tradition in the commercial world, not the first of its kind.

Although there was suspicion of slapping the Bai family’s direct branch in the face, there were also business considerations.

Just like at an auction, this concentrated display of treasures would bring in a lot of potential buyers for businessmen; the demand for customer information was in the hands of different firms, and they knew the real needs of clients who didn’t want to reveal their names.

That was the real networking, and they could look for the treasures their clients needed on such occasions.

Usually, after such a Treasure Appraisal Meeting, about one-third of the treasures would have trade intentions, and the rest would also flow out quickly in the near future, serving as an excellent trick to sell goods.

But such a practice required high quality of the artifacts, if they were just ordinary goods, then it would be pointless.

The goods from the Bai family were of high quality and color, many of which were Thunder Attribute artifacts prepared for Hou Niao and were in great demand.

From the number of people attending, one could see everyone’s enthusiasm.

Not to mention whether the sources were legitimate or clean, just by looking at the enthusiastic atmosphere of those who eagerly participated, one could tell that this was destined to be a successful Treasure Appraisal Meeting.

This made Bai Qingqian very depressed.

If Hou Niao wasn’t dragging her along, she would have been inclined to leave outright.

“You need to learn to face everything, whether it’s prosperity or adversity; whether a warm face or a cold butt, all are parts of life.

In adversity, if you don’t lose heart, then there will be a great path ahead; in prosperity, if you get carried away, what follows is an abyss.

When facing a cold butt, you must hold your head high to see the warm face; when you are highly esteemed and act arrogantly, despising others, you will definitely feel the temperature of a cold butt.

Cheer up, let me see what good things you have prepared for me over these years?”

Because there were too many treasures, over a hundred dazzling items, to highlight the uniqueness of each, a black backdrop and individual lighting were used, with a proper distance between each so they would appear particularly high-end.

In this regard, Bai Lingzhong and his son were experts, not to mention they also had much help from Anhe Chamber of Commerce and Wu Sect Chamber of Commerce.

A typical hall could not accommodate the scattering of hundreds of treasures, so they were arranged on the manor’s lawn, bathed in moonlight, shining brilliantly.

Bai Qingqian looked at this grandiose setup and sneered contemptuously, “The old gentleman engaged in business all his life and has never held a treasure appraisal conference like this because while it attracts public attention it also exposes one’s foundation, making it very easy to become the target of people with ulterior motives.

Bai Lingzhong and his son seem to be thoroughly indulging themselves; they have completely abandoned the Bai family’s business principles, only learning these fancy but impractical methods.

If they really run into a major thief, it will leave them in tears.”

Hou Niao looked around, the dark corners of the manor were filled with indistinct shadows, and he laughed, “You don’t need to worry about them.

This time, the guards they hired are not few; though there are hardly any serious sect cultivators, as many as fifty Guest Elders have come, which should be enough.”

With these owners present, which one of them doesn’t possess some cultivation?

With Jiedu Mansion suppressing the scene, what troubles could arise?

“Qingqian, I’ve taken a liking to a few items.

Why don’t we give the host some face and reserve a few?”

Bai Qingqian turned her face to one side, opposing her husband’s wish for the first time, “No purchase, no Spirit Stones!”

Hou Niao didn’t take it to heart.

Spending Spirit Stones to buy items originally belonging to oneself was indeed somewhat unacceptable.

It was nothing short of a joke.

The entire Treasure Appraisal Meeting proceeded with such a self-appreciating process.

Those familiar with Mirage City were well-acquainted with each other.

There was no need for too much pomp and ceremony—a casual approach was just fine.

But with hundreds of people present and only about a hundred treasures, it meant there would be several people appraising and discussing each item, commenting on the value, function, characteristics, and rarity of the artifacts.

Many expressed profound insights, and one had to admit that the attendees were true professionals.

Bai Qingqian, with Hou Niao in tow, subtly avoided those she disliked, mainly including Bai Lingzhong and his son, the people from Anhe Chamber of Commerce, and Wu Sect Chamber of Commerce.

It wasn’t that she couldn’t face them, but she feared her husband might lose control.

Causing trouble or committing murder in such a place was no laughing matter; one would be pointed at by thousands in Mirage City.

Hou Niao went with the flow, occasionally greeting a few known cultivators, such as people from the Shan Sect business and officials from Jiedu Mansion.

However, the space was only so large.

It was inevitable that they couldn’t always avoid certain individuals, especially when some were deliberately flaunting and provoking.

A cultivator with an unfamiliar face squeezed over inconspicuously, accompanied by several others, including the owner from Anhe Chamber of Commerce and Bai Lingzhong with his son, all smiles on their faces,

“Shen Yiguan from Fengxing Chamber of Commerce, a pleasure to meet both owners.”

Fengxing Chamber of Commerce, originating from Wu Sect, was a significant entity.

Since Hou Niao had clearly backed the Bai family, ordinary folks no longer dared to provoke Bai Qingqian.

This included Bai Lingzhong and his son, leaving only those from Wu Sect with such audacity.

Hou Niao smiled amiably, “Good day, Owner Shen.

The array of artifacts on offer is truly dazzling.

Just thinking these items were in my warehouse just a few days ago and have already changed hands pierces my heart like a bleed.”

Shen Yiguan was unaffected by his act: “Owner Hou might be mistaken, these artifacts are not mine, but belong to Bai Lingzhong and his son.

The name ‘Bai’ cannot be written twice for the same artifact.

It has nothing to do with us outsiders; we’re merely helping friends with a clear distinction to be made.”

Hou Niao feigned sudden realization, “Look at my memory, I can’t help it; the loss of possessions has me somewhat disorganized…”

He traced characters in the air while muttering under his breath, “It’s true that one stroke can’t represent two ‘Bai’s…”

As he mimed writing, some frowned upon seeing it.

After all, it was their family name and not to be disgraced; with the backing of Wu Sect, Bai Lingzhong felt compelled to remind him,

“Owner Hou, what you are writing is ‘日’ (ri), not ‘白’ (Bai)…”

Hou Niao chuckled, “It’s a connecting stroke, they are quite similar.”

Bai Lingzhong was serious, “They’re different.

The character ‘白’ (Bai) has a bit more than ‘曰’ (ri).”

Hou Niao acknowledged, “I see, ‘曰’ (ri) has a bit more?

I’ve learned something new.

Alas, my limited education has made me a laughingstock.”

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