Trading Cosmic Battleship From The Start
Chapter 256 - 168: The Value of Different Antiques_2

Chapter 256: Chapter 168: The Value of Different Antiques_2

"Mr. Ze Ren, why don’t you show us something to broaden our horizons?"

"To be considered a treasure by Mr. Ze Ren, it must at least be a Holy Relic."

"I really wonder where Mr. Ze Ren comes from. Maybe we can have more cooperation in the real world."

"Mr. Ze Ren, I left in a hurry last time and didn’t get to add you as a friend, so how about it..."

"..."

At this point, no one doubted Shen Shi’s profound background; some even speculated in their hearts that this might be an Ancient Clan that has migrated to a new place. That could explain why they are willing to part with some of their heritage to gain funds for rapid development.

In recent years, the Human Federation has been strongly encouraging major forces to expand outward.

Because the footprints and influence of every B-level Civilization are not confined to a single Star Domain.

Even just a name, like that of the Pasture Master, can shake entire Star Systems!

And at this moment, before Shen Shi could reply, he saw Yunxi walking out from the crowd and respectfully whispering, "Mr. Ze Ren, the Collector will soon arrive."

These words left not only the surrounding ordinary guests in shock but also the people with high statuses around Shen Shi with expressions of surprise.

Everyone knew that the Collector would only appear in person when truly interested in an item, and this standard has become increasingly high in recent years.

Unless it’s a Holy Relic, it would only be some rare Ancient Books, or music and video works.

Yet now, Mr. Ze Ren hadn’t even presented the treasure of the shop!

"In fact, once the Collector heard there were over a thousand valuable antiques here, they planned to come personally," Yunxi seemed to understand what the others were thinking and cautiously looked at Shen Shi’s expression, then softly explained, "But upon knowing Mr. Ze Ren has items not for sale, they decided to come immediately. To the Collector, anything deemed not for sale by Mr. Ze Ren must be the ultimate treasure!"

At this moment, Yunxi no longer displayed a trace of coldness.

But few cared about this anymore.

Everyone present cared about one thing—The Collector was coming!

This news spread among the guests, and even those who had picked out what they wanted were reluctant to leave. Seeing the renowned Collector in person was already a kind of luck!

As a result, the number of people in the store kept growing. Some who wandered in unknowingly were startled to see hundreds, even nearly a thousand, people present.

But the crowd didn’t wait long.

The Collector’s "immediately" meant truly immediately, arriving at the store almost as soon as they set things aside.

Upon entering, their eyes immediately lit up!

Ignoring the amazed glances of others, it seemed that their eyes were filled only with the dazzling array of antiques and nothing else.

They began at the entrance, examining each piece meticulously.

Their demeanor even lost its initial elegance, replaced by an obsession.

An enthusiasm!

They even murmured continuously.

Fortunately, the scene was already completely silent, so everyone could hear his words clearly.

"Incredible, this is the 2005 limited edition Zippo lighter, of which only a thousand were produced; it looks just like in the books."

"Is this... Moutai wine? A three-thousand-year-old bottle of Moutai?"

"Hermès, the classic luxury brand from the end of the Earth Star Era."

"Wait—this receipt... this Hermès bag was actually used by the Lady Sage Saint?!"

"The 1982 publication of the ’Comprehensive Mirror to Aid in Government’! I only have half of it!"

"’Yu Opera: Flowers in the Moonlight,’ is this not lost already?!"

"..."

The Collector’s voice grew louder, openly expressing his astonishment, and as he looked, he marked madly his prices on some items.

Such behavior was unlike the rumors and the stature of the Collector.

Still, others gradually shifted their attention to the Collector’s words.

The antiques of Human Civilization are vast as smoke.

Especially after entering the industrialization period of the Low Star Era, a hundred flowers bloomed with various items.

So even antique experts can’t enumerate all antiques perfectly.

Until the Collector came.

People realized that among the many exhibits in this antique store, there were indeed so many surprises hidden.

Even things believed lost, even relics of the Lady Sage Saint!

This must be the inventory of a clan with deep roots from the Earth Star Period! Perhaps a clan with a good connection to the Sages!

Could it be a branch of the Shen Clan? Or descendants of the Lady Sage Saint’s clan?

Some people’s gaze towards Shen Shi changed yet again, countless times.

Everyone became aware.

After today, this store and its owner are bound to explode across the entire market!

But who could have anticipated it?

That there could exist an antique shop alluring even to the Collector!

The word "antique shop" placed on this store is clearly well-deserved!

It seems that following the emergence of the "Collector" who surpasses all collectors, the market shall see the rise of an "Antique Dealer" surpassing all antique dealers!

"Mr. Ze Ren." An antique dealer seemed to realize something, looking at Shen Shi with eager eyes, "The Collector has arrived, can we have the privilege of seeing Mr. Ze Ren’s treasure?"

"Indeed, indeed." The others echoed in realization.

"It’s unimaginable what kind of masterpiece warrants being Mr. Ze Ren’s shop treasure amidst such abundant treasures!"

"A Holy Relic, it must be a Holy Relic!"

"Could it be the Sage Saint’s Manuscript?"

"The manuscripts of the Sage Saint’s books have already been collected by the Human Federation’s Supreme Museum. I guess it must be books read by the Sage Saint in the early Starry Era!"

"Could it be the manuscript of the first piano piece given to the Sage by Lady Sage Saint? That would be a true gem! Infused with the thousand-year sentiment between the Sage and Lady Sage Saint, it would be the ultimate treasure for a wedding contract! But alas, even the original version of the performance is lost..."

Shen Shi heard someone’s guess and couldn’t help but move slightly.

Could Ai Xin’Er’s piano piece manuscript really be that valuable?

He’d have to ask when he got back.

Many of the items he placed on the counter, even he couldn’t quite determine their value; the information database of the Future World couldn’t provide the answer either.

The adoption of a blind bidding method was due to this reason.

Therefore, he brought out many items this time, as an attempt.

Including Ai Xin’Er’s bag.

Ai Xin’Er used to quite like these, like many young girls, but after marrying, her fondness for such things faded considerably. This one Shen Shi brought out was something they bought casually while shopping, and there are plenty more on the ship, but he’s never seen Ai Xin’Er use them.

In fact, the only proof that this was Ai Xin’Er’s purchase is that receipt.

And now it seems.

Certain items, especially luxury goods that are already rare in modern society, hold substantial value in the future too.

The reason might be akin to how rare items from ancient times have substantial value in modern society.

But the truly valuable ones are still the Ancient Books.

So, how valuable would an unseen "Sage Saint’s Manuscript" be in the Future World?

Shen Shi began to look forward to it.

"Ladies and gentlemen," he said, "the treasure of this shop is right in the middle of the store!"

As his words fell, a figure instantly disappeared from its place with a swish.

It was none other than the Collector, immersed in the cabinet’s array of antiques!