Lin Han raised the corner of his mouth but said nothing.

Zhang Lao, with his white hair and youthful face, calmly tugged at Ge Fu, patted his arm and said:

"Your elder brother Lin Han is very capable! Just go ahead!"

Hey!

Ge Fu stroked his chin and stared at Lin Han inquiringly.

This... is too miraculous!

At this moment, Bai Tingwei, Xing Xiao and Nie Shenxian, who had already walked around half of the antique market, came around the corner.

Except for Immortal Nie who was playing with something in his hand, the other two had nothing in their hands.

It seemed like after such a long time, the three of them didn't gain anything.

When he saw Lin Han, Immortal Nie's eyes lit up. He waved at them and walked over quickly.

He also said:

"Master Xiaolin, please take a look. I have been looking around for a long time and only received a copper lock from the Qing Dynasty..."

He handed the palm-sized copper lock he was playing with to Lin Han.

The copper lock is simple in style, slightly smaller than an adult's palm, and long in shape.

Along the square lock body, there are exquisite and detailed auspicious cloud patterns engraved.

A plum blossom key hung in the keyhole, but it couldn't be turned.

The grooves of the copper lock were covered with thick black stains, copper rust and red rust.

However, the exposed part is glossy and round with a thick texture.

Lin Han moved his fingers and the copper lock flipped over:

"It should be from the Shunzhi period. How much did you pay for it?"

After getting Lin Han's affirmation, Immortal Nie felt relieved.

He didn't have this problem before.

Fairy, fairy,

This name was given to him by the circle.

In fact, since there is God, we can see things more accurately.

There is also a fairy part.

I have been an expert in identifying cultural relics for a long time.

He doesn't submit to anyone.

What old experts who are accurate in their predictions, old hands in the antique circle,

If anyone dares to act rashly in front of Immortal Nie, he can teach them a lesson in no time.

The reason is simple, it's because he has a pair of golden eyes.

Before meeting Lin Han, Immortal Nie meant what he said.

I never discuss the things I like with others.

But after meeting Lin Han...

Things have changed dramatically.

Just now in front of the stall, he had been wondering whether this copper lock would be approved by Lin Han.

If Lin Han could praise him a few words, he would know that when Immortal Nie goes out, he is definitely a master at picking up bargains.

That's good!

Now, I heard from Lin Han that this thing is indeed from the Shunzhi period,

Naturally, Immortal Nie couldn't suppress his joy.

"It didn't cost much, just ten thousand."

After saying that, the three old men, including Bai Tingwei and Xing Xiao, all looked expectant, waiting for Lin Han's praise.

Unexpectedly, Lin Han said "oh" and stuffed the copper lock into Immortal Nie's hand:

“It’s expensive.”

Having said that, he raised his leg and continued walking forward leisurely.

Huh?

Immortal Nie was filled with surprise. He hurriedly put away his precious copper lock and followed closely.

Bai Tingwei and Xing Xiao didn't understand either.

A copper lock from the Shunzhi era is not expensive at ten thousand.

Besides, it still has the key and is in good condition.

With some processing, it can look great.

Fifty or sixty thousand is no problem.

Why is it so expensive here at Lin Han’s place?

"Master Xiaolin, ten thousand isn't expensive, is it? Hey hey hey! Master Xiaolin, please walk slower! You're pulling my balls!"

Immortal Nie had a hundred doubts in his mind, but he didn't dare to say anything harsh to Lin Han.

I had no choice but to use my unique skills.

Zhang Lao, Chen Zeng and others couldn't help but smile.

Lin Han couldn't help but slow down his pace.

However, it’s not entirely because of Immortal Nie.

There was a big sale notice on the window of an antique shop across the street.

Lin Han deliberately looked at it a few more times and then slowed down.

"Mr. Nie, what do you think is the most important thing about this padlock?"

Lin Han asked Immortal Nie.

Immortal Nie was stunned and subconsciously looked at his two old partners.

"Is it...a key?"

As soon as he said the word "key", Immortal Nie already had a bad feeling in his heart.

He took out the copper lock, and the fingers of his right hand couldn't help stroking the small plum blossom key.

"The key can't open it for two reasons. One is the stains from years of use, and the other is the rust on the key."

"Another reason is that this key is not the original one."

Lin Han said this and tapped lightly on the lock.

ah!

After hearing this, Immortal Nie felt as if a basin of cold water was poured over his head. He was enlightened, but his whole body was cold.

Brass lock! Key!

yes!

Why didn’t I think of this just now?

The most important thing about a lock is the key, he knew that.

But, I just completely forgot about this point.

"Then... Is my key rusty or..."

Immortal Nie did not continue.

No matter which point he made, he lost today.

He lost to Lin Han again, but he accepted the defeat wholeheartedly.

Fortunately, if the key is rusty, there is a way to solve it.

The copper locks from the Shunzhi period do have plum blossom keys. You can spend some time repairing them yourself or find a professional restorer.

The key should open.

But...if she is not the original wife.

That's a big problem.

It is possible that the appearance of the copper lock belongs to Shunzhi, but the inside has been replaced long ago.

This is why keys do not match.

Lin Han just said it was too expensive.

Could it be...if she is not the original wife?

Immortal Nie blinked his eyes and swallowed to moisten his dry throat.

"Not the original wife?"

He uttered these four words with difficulty.

Ten thousand dollars is a small matter, but making a mistake is a big matter!

Before Lin Han could respond, Bai Tingwei and Xing Xiao seemed a little disapproving.

"How can you get in if she's not your original wife? Immortal Nie, you're thinking too much!"

After Bai Tingwei finished speaking, Xing Xiao also tried to make amends for Immortal Nie:

"Lin Han is kidding you! Look how anxious you are! It's just rusted! I'll find you a master craftsman who can fix it in a month!"

One month?

Lin Han raised the corner of his mouth and shook his head.

"Hey Mr. Xing, how long have you been deceived?"

He stretched out his hand to Zhang Lao: "Would you like the cooling oil?"

Mr. Zhang didn't say anything. He took out an old-fashioned iron box of solid cooling cream from his pocket and handed it to Lin Han.

Lin Han wiped out a little, bent down and picked up a toothpick-like twig on the ground.

I picked up a mung bean-sized amount of cooling ointment and applied it to the base of the plum blossom key.

Then, he held up the copper lock and knocked it against his palm a few times.

The cooling paste has just the right fluidity, does not spread easily, and has a certain trajectory.

Lin Han knocked a few times, rubbed his palms to warm them up, and held them there for a few seconds.

When I opened my palm again, the cooling paste had seeped into the keyhole.

Lin Han pinched the key between his thumb and index finger and turned it gently.

"clatter!"

A crisp, tiny metallic sound, like a thunder, exploded in the ears of Nie Shenxian, Bai Tingwei and others.

Three pairs of wide-open old eyes looked at the copper lock at the same time.

I saw that the copper saddle bag had been opened at the interface.

A plum blossom key as long as a little finger appeared in Lin Han's palm.

This series of changes left Nie Shenxian and the other two stunned.

After a long while, Immortal Nie stretched out his hand tremblingly and took the plum blossom key from Lin Han's hand.

"Not the original wife."

Immortal Nie held the key in the air and muttered.