Road to becoming the wealthiest: Starting From Treasure Hunting in the Cabinets
Chapter 336 - 263: The Secretive Communicators’ Gathering_2

Chapter 336: Chapter 263: The Secretive Communicators’ Gathering_2

After Compton’s evaluation, everyone’s concern about the crystal hand bone deepened.

The subsequent exchange event officially began, and it was mostly centered around the crystal hand bone.

Hugh Perkins felt somewhat envious since the focus should have been on himself.

He looked at Joey Black, who was constantly being asked questions, and suddenly wanted to ask him how much he had spent.

However, as a nobleman, he shouldn’t be so malicious.

But he just couldn’t stop this thought!

Thus, during a brief lull in the exchange event, Hugh Perkins approached Joey and curiously asked:

"Mr. Black, where did you acquire such a treasure?"

"I bought it." Joey responded candidly.

"How much did it cost? Surely, it wasn’t cheap!"

"It’s a holy relic of the Maya clan, so it’s incredibly valuable. One hundred and fifty million US dollars." Joey revealed openly.

"One hundred and fifty million?" Someone exclaimed.

The total value of the other items displayed today did not even exceed ten million US dollars.

This single piece cost one hundred and fifty million, far exceeding everyone’s imagination.

Hugh Perkins feigned shock and asked:

"Is it really that much? It’s only a crystal and a hand bone after all. Although the research value is high, the economic value..."

Since Joey dared to mention the price he paid, he naturally had no intention to hide it:

"In my opinion, its economic value is far beyond one hundred and fifty million US dollars!"

With that remark, he immediately attracted everyone else’s attention.

Even Compton, who was sitting at the head of the table with his eyes closed, turned to look out of curiosity.

"Actually, it’s quite simple," Joey explained. "Firstly, it’s a holy relic of the Maya tribe, carrying a long-standing cultural history..."

"The Maya civilization is only famous for those thirteen crystal skulls." Hugh Perkins interjected.

Joey didn’t know why Hugh was targeting him. Nonetheless, he ignored it and continued:

"Secondly, this crystal hand bone has a very magical function. It can make people become younger!"

"What? That’s impossible!" Hugh immediately disbelieved the news!

"You can try it." Joey thought this would be a good opportunity to promote his family reputation. "Our Black family never lies!"

Hugh reached out to touch it, but Joey blocked him.

He looked up at Joey, his eyes full of one meaning: what do you mean?

"I don’t trust you." Joey spoke directly. "And besides, even if you felt something and refused to admit it, would others believe you or me?"

"So how do we verify it?"

"Let Mr. Compton verify it." Joey glanced at Compton and said, "Of course, if the verification is successful, it would also support our creationism. After all, there’s no such magical power in the evolution theory."

Hugh originally wanted to refute this statement, but when it involved Compton, he hesitated to say anything.

After all, Compton had a high prestige among them.

"I’ll give it a try and experience it for myself." No one could resist the temptation of becoming younger, including Compton.

Of course, he also believed that Joey wouldn’t harm him.

"You just need to touch this crystal." Joey opened the glass cover reverently and said.

The crystal’s energy hadn’t been absorbed for three days. Joey had anticipated this, so he was confident that as long as Compton had no problems, he would definitely feel the sensation.

The exchange event lasted a day, and by evening, Compton’s body should have undergone changes.

At that time, the Black family’s reputation would surely be resounding! Any noble family with a good reputation would find good fortune knocking on their door!

Of course, any purported help to creationism would be incidental.

Compton touched the crystal and immediately felt the peculiar sensation.

His expression told everyone else that Joey probably wasn’t lying.

However, as Compton reluctantly withdrew his hand, Hugh Perkins instantly spoke up:

"Mr. Black, I regret to say I didn’t notice any sign of Mr. Compton becoming younger."

"Changes also take time. The human body is not a program; it needs some adaptation." Black said in response, then asked Compton:

"Honorable Mr. Compton, how do you feel?"

"Very good, extremely good!" Compton’s expression returned to normal, even appearing a bit excited, "I think maybe soon, I will know what I will become."

The exchange event continued, but everyone was somewhat distracted.

After lunch, there was a brief break.

The exchange event resumed in the afternoon.

During the halfway point of the free-speech stage, Compton appeared, interrupting the current speaker and earnestly telling everyone:

"Ladies and gentlemen, I am now informing you that the crystal hand bone that Mr. Black has brought is indeed effective in rejuvenating! I feel so much better now! Whether it’s my hearing, eyesight, or... vitality!"

He turned to Young Black and asked:

"Mr. Black, I would like to ask, do you have any plans to sell this crystal? I am willing to offer two hundred million dollars!"

Black quickly shook his head, how could he?

This was meant to be a family heirloom!

Compton showed a regretful expression.

Black took note.

After the meeting, he called Compton:

"Mr. Compton, hello."

"Mr. Black, have you changed your mind?" Compton was excited.

Compared to young people like Black, older people like Compton were more obsessed and anxious about rejuvenation.

No, no, no, I’m talking about something else."

">I want to say it’s about another matter." Black hurriedly explained.

Compton was somewhat disappointed.

"The thing is, I bought this crystal hand bone from someone else three days ago. In principle, this crystal hand bone should be very valuable and extremely rare. Whoever gets it should not be likely to sell it, right?"

"That’s true. Could it be that the other party didn’t know that the crystal hand bone had this function?" Compton was also curious.

No, no, no, the magical function of this crystal hand bone was actually the seller who told me about it."

"What you mean is..." Compton’s heart skipped a beat.

"My point is, I guess that Mr. Knight, the one who sold the crystal hand bone to me, must have more than one such item, so he doesn’t care about it."

Compton understood.

He excitedly asked:

"Mr. Black, I want Mr. Knight’s contact information! Of course, if it’s inconvenient, you can help me contact him, too!"

"Well, let me ask Mr. Knight first about his intentions, and then I’ll get back to you, alright?"

"Great, thank you very much!"

When it comes to health, anything can be compromised!

Considering the issue of rest, and considering that he is a nobleman who needs to have enough upbringing, Black called Sean Knight on the second day.

"What? Someone wants to buy something with that kind of energy from me?" Sean Knight didn’t expect Black to guess that he had similar items from his easy sale of the crystal hand bone.

"Yes." Black said sincerely, "I also know that this request is excessive, but I think if you have it, Mr. Knight, I hope you can sell it to the other party. That person is an old nobleman from Europe with extensive connections."

Black didn’t say much, but he revealed a lot of information.

Sean Knight thought about all the sacrificial instruments in his spatial realm and asked:

"Can the other party afford it? As you know, these things are rare and naturally won’t be cheap!"

Having heard that Sean Knight indeed had similar items, Black was excited:

"He can afford it, definitely! Mr. Knight, can I give your contact information to the other party?"

"All right. But it better not be one of those arrogant people; otherwise, don’t blame me for my attitude."

Sean Knight was also annoyed by Joyce Ford.

People like that are genuinely unbearable.

At this time, Hugh Perkins had returned home and was scolding Joyce Ford!