The hall was very quiet, everyone holding their breath as they watched the situation before them suddenly change. Until now, they only started to truly acknowledge this low-profile young woman who seed like a shadow.
Xuanjin An Muyun, the daughter of Commander An, even though she’s just from an ordinary noble house, is not soone many can afford to provoke.
Thinking about what An Yiqing has done over the past year, and then thinking about the legendary Xuanjin Pharmaceuticals spreading throughout Xuanjin, everyone began to have so awareness.
ng Po’s heart had so uncertainty, but decades as the Jade King were not for nothing; he also had his own connections.
"What’s wrong? Mr. ng Po, are you encountering so trouble?" An internationally accented voice spoke up; everyone turned to look at a middle-aged man with slightly graying hair elegantly approaching.
An Yiqing did not recognize the man, but in disguise, Gu Yelin whispered sothing, causing her to squint her eyes.
"Oh! The esteed Count Refuno!" ng Po let out a sigh of relief upon seeing the man who appeared, his tone exceptionally cordial, "I haven’t seen you in so long, but your charm is still the sa!"
"Mr. ng Po, you are as graceful as ever." The man bowed slightly, his blue hawk-like eyes scanning Duan Tang, An Yiqing, and the others.
"What’s this? Mr. ng Po, is soone bullying you?" He narrowed his eyes, his sharp hawk-eyes looking at An Yiqing with an indeterminate expression, "You are a distinguished guest of the Revno Family; who has the gall and audacity to oppose the Revno Family?!"
ng Po’s heart found courage; this Count Refuno was Ganbi Revno, one of the five counts of the Revno Blood Family, holding a high status. Ten years ago, he had sought ng Po for a cooperative venture, and since then, ng Po stood among the ranks of the Blood Clan Devil Sect.
As long as Ganbi Revno was on his side, even if the Muyun Society was arrogant, they wouldn’t dare stand against the entire Blood Clan.
"Ah! Mr. Revno, it’s just so trivial matter. My daughter Yanran has a bit of a temper and said so unintelligent things that offended the distinguished guest. We are insignificant, can’t do anything, just waiting to be overrun." ng Po said, feigning distress.
"Oh? Soone’s that arrogant?" Ganbi Revno raised an eyebrow, seemingly unintentionally glancing at An Yiqing, "The Revno Family has always hated domineering people, I wonder who is so much into bullying the weak and fearing the strong? This beautiful lady from the East, do you know?"
An Yiqing didn’t speak; she stared at Ganbi Revno for a long ti. The hall was so quiet, you could hear a pin drop.
Just when everyone was starting to feel breathless, the always silent An Yiqing suddenly let out a light laugh.
"What’s going on? How did a perfectly fine Country Fei Public Disk turn into a courtroom confrontation?" She looked at Ganbi Revno and said indifferently, "Mr. Revno, Xuanjin has a saying: if people do not offend , I do not offend them. But if anyone bullies , I will pay back a hundredfold. We all understand such principles, no need to uncover the last fig leaf for everyone to laugh at. I just want to say I’m here for the Country Fei Public Disk, here to gamble on stones. If so small-ti troublemakers insist on picking a fight with , there’s nothing I can do. If Mr. Revno really wants to get to the bottom of this, I think my friend Old Prince Bruch would be very interested in speaking with you."
Ganbi Revno’s face shifted from white to blue, then to black. He looked at An Yiqing with a gloomy expression, having long since put away his previous contempt.
"You know that old guy Bruch?" Ganbi Revno’s voice was low, akin to a venomous snake, making one’s scalp tingle.
"Well, specifically, my fiancé has known Prince Bruch for many years. It seems they’re quite close, also close friends with Eddie. Why? Is Mr. Revno intending to interfere with others’ rights to make friends?" An Yiqing’s smile was like a spring breeze, sharply contrasting with Ganbi Revno’s coldness.
Ganbi Revno stared intently at An Yiqing, pondering sothing. After a long mont, he let out a laugh, neither warm nor cold.
"Since you’re a friend of Eddie and the Old Prince, let’s just leave it at that. This lady is right, this is the Country Fei Public Disk, we are all here to gamble on stones, no need to bicker over trivialities. Mr. ng Po, if you ask , let’s just leave it here, what do you think?"
Mr. ng Po was a bit confused; he didn’t quite understand why just ntioning two nas caused such a change in the situation. It seed... Ganbi Revno was quite wary of that Old Prince Bruch.
Although dissatisfied, ng Po was a smart man. His position was weakening, and a way out was naturally good.
"Mr. Revno is right, it’s just a squabble between kids, no need to bicker." ng Po put on a smile, looking kindly at An Yiqing, "Miss An, let the previous matter pass. Shall we continue with the stone-cutting?"
"Haozi, continue!" An Yiqing instructed Xia Hao, without giving ng Po a glance.
ng Po ground his teeth in anger at An Yiqing, but he couldn’t say much, only instruct his n to continue cutting the stone.
The appearance of Duan Tang and Ganbi Revno was just a small interlude; the stone gambling resud, and people on both sides tactfully retreated into the crowd.
anwhile, the onlookers who had watched the commotion gained a new understanding of An Yiqing’s connections.
The stone-cutting continued; the rough stone ng Po selected had already revealed a window of Glass-type Imperial Green, with rich color, pleasing to the eye. But the rough stone An Yiqing selected, once Xia Hao made a single cut, appeared only a dull gray, with no hint of green.
Everyone shifted their attention back to the two rough stones, discussing fervently which side would erge victorious.
The sound of the Stone-Cutting Machine echoed as ng Po’s n made another cut along the marked line!
The lush green color spilled forth, the top-grade Glass-type Imperial Green erging like a newborn, brimming with vitality.
Both faces of the rough stone had cut through to the Glass-type Imperial Green; this rough stone was bound to be exceptional!
The viewers marveled, while looking back at An Yiqing’s rough stone; after three cuts by Xia Hao, it was all dull gray waste stone!
The result was obvious, the first round, ng Po’s side won!
The previously dispirited Qiu Yanran regained her energy, looking smugly at An Yiqing like a victorious hen, completely forgetting her earlier fright and pleas.
"Miss, this..." Zhang Yuksheng’s face was as white as a sheet. Scrap! It’s actually scrap! Who could be so vicious to swap their top-grade jadeite!
At this mont, Zhang Yuksheng was not only heartbroken over the eighty million worth of raw material, but also furious at the opponent’s despicable act! Mad at his own oversight!
As the stone-cutter, Xia Hao’s face also didn’t look good, his eyes had lost the excitent of the first cut, knowing clearly what An Yiqing’s loss would an.
Not only Xia Hao, but Ruan Xue, Duan Jingning, and others also had grim expressions. The faces of the group from the Xuanjin Yu Jade Association in the crowd were also downcast. Even the disguised Gu Yelin’s eyes had a trace of cold gleam.
The wager that seed like a sure win, the raw material had been swapped by others. There’s no need to guess the mastermind behind this; it’s none other than Mr. ng Po.
However, they had no evidence!
Seeing the glee and mockery in ng Po’s eyes, Zhang Yuksheng and the others gritted their teeth, wishing they could kill him in one stroke. Only An Yiqing remained expressionless, her gaze cold, showing no signs of joy or sadness.
"So, Miss An, I suppose you acknowledge your loss this round?" ng Po smiled, speaking with authoritative ease.
The top-grade Emperor Green he cut was worth at least three billion in the market, while An Yiqing ended up with a piece of scrap. Just in this round, there’s a difference of three billion in value. Even if An Yiqing wins the remaining four rounds, it’s unlikely she can recover this three billion.
ng Po was confident, certain of An Yiqing’s inevitable loss this ti!
"Mr. ng Po lives up to the title of Jade King, seasoned and experienced. Haozi, cut off a piece!"
An Yiqing glanced at ng Po, saying nothing, as she personally moved a piece of raw material from the cart.
"Xiao Qing..." Xia Hao was a bit worried, hesitating to proceed.
An Yiqing smiled, patting Xia Hao’s shoulder, "Don’t worry, it’s just a competition. If we lose, so be it. We played frog jump when we were kids, didn’t we?"
Despite her words, Xia Hao was still hesitant.
"Haozi, shake off your indecisiveness. Opportunities don’t wait for people; so things, so people, if missed, might never be found again," An Yiqing hinted softly.
Xia Hao froze, pursed his lips, gritted his teeth, and nodded.
"Alright, I’ll cut!"
Xia Hao picked up the stone-cutting machine again, cutting along the marked line An Yiqing drew. On the other side, without any response from An Yiqing, ng Po felt like he had punched cotton, left staring blankly.
"Boss, what now?" asked the subordinate in charge quietly.
ng Po snorted coldly, speaking with gloom, "Continue!"
The subordinate received the instruction, imdiately cutting cleanly along the marked line ng Po drew—
The translucent blue, like the deep ocean, was refreshing and pleasing to the eyes.
"Is this... the Blue Elf?" soone in the crowd asked incredulously.
"Yes, it’s the top-grade Blue Elf. A rarity encountered once in a century!"
The crowd erupted instantly, the top-grade Blue Elf—a rarer gem than top-grade glass-type Imperial Green jadeite. What kind of luck could it take to consecutively uncover two top-grade pieces?!
Everyone went crazy, eyes wide open attempting to feast their eyes.
ng Po’s subordinate glanced at him and continued cutting. On An Yiqing’s side, it was as though forgotten, desolate and cold.
Sweat slid down Xia Hao’s forehead as he tightened his hold on the stone-cutting machine, taking a deep breath.
The success or failure hinged on this one shot; if this piece of raw material lost too, then there’d really be no way to turn the tables!
Shua—
With one slice, everyone stared wide-eyed...
...
"It’s scrap again... top-grade Emperor Green scrap..."
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