Because it’s still early for the agreed time.
Lin Han and Mr. Zhang were just wandering around the nearby antique and jade market.
They had been here yesterday.
Nothing of value was found.
So I don't have much hope today.
Just to kill time.
The two walked and stopped.
Suddenly I realized that several vendors in front of me had thrown away their things.
Run to the corner to watch the fun.
Only in the corner of the market.
The crowd was surrounding a Taoist priest wearing a coarse Taoist robe.
Pointing fingers.
The Taoist priest had his back to Lin Han, his hair tied up in a bun at the back of his head, a thin figure, and looked detached and in a state of meditation.
Even though he was more than ten meters away, Lin Han could feel the transcendent aura emanating from him.
Judging from the faces of the audience facing Lin Han.
The thing this Taoist priest is holding must be something extraordinary.
Lin Han became interested.
It’s still early, so I might as well go over and join in the fun.
Mr. Zhang did not comment, but just followed him silently.
The two of them walked around slowly.
Stand outside the circle and listen to people's discussions.
"This Taoist's stuff is so fake!"
"Maybe he's a fake Taoist priest, who comes out to deceive people!"
"That's all old news. Nowadays, there are only real Taoist priests and real monks, but their things are fake!"
Among the crowd, a middle-aged man who looked quite prestigious spoke up:
“You won’t understand at first glance!”
"The thing the Taoist holds is extremely rare. Can you try to make a fake one for me?"
When everyone heard this, they all shut up.
Some were curious and couldn't help asking:
"Brother Ma, can you tell us what the origin of this thing in the Taoist's hand is?"
A middle-aged man called Ma Ge.
He frowned for a while, but finally shook his head.
"This is a secret of heaven and cannot be revealed! But I think it is related to the Taoist ancestor Zhang Daoling!"
"oh?"
"Yeah?"
When everyone heard this, they all gasped.
There were more than a dozen people around, but no sound was made.
Lin Han couldn't help it and squeezed in to see what was going on.
After finally getting in, I could see the Taoist priest's appearance clearly.
He had his eyes closed, looking relaxed and comfortable.
His left hand was slightly extended, with a jade pendant as black as charcoal hanging on it.
His right hand hangs casually, his body is relaxed, and his appearance is detached.
Like a willow tree in the spring breeze.
Let passers-by stop and admire.
No wonder he remained silent after everyone talked for so long.
Lin Han and Mr. Zhang looked at each other.
They all couldn't help but smile.
I think this Taoist priest is quite interesting.
Old Zhang asked Lin Han in a low voice, what do you think of the jade pendant?
Lin Han looked at the dull black jade pendant again.
It was strange that his Eye of True Vision did not activate when he took the first look just now.
Lin Han thought that he had used the Eye of True Vision less frequently in recent times, so its function was affected.
But now, even if he concentrated, he still couldn't mobilize the Eye of True Vision.
Could it be that... this golden hand pointed out a problem?
That’s not right. He casually looked at the things sold by the stall owner next to him.
The Eye of True Vision is functioning normally and can display everything!
But why can’t I see through this jade pendant?
Lin Han bent down, moved closer to the jade pendant, and looked at it carefully for a moment.
The jade pendant is about an inch square and half a finger thick, with rounded corners. The border is not straight and neat like a handicraft, but rather seems to be impromptu carved, with winding and undulating lines.
The jade pendant is carved in positive relief, creating a convex human figure.
The portrait is appropriately simple and complex, and although only a few strokes are used, it is portrayed to perfection.
Judging from the outline, it should be the founder of Taoism, Zhang Daoling.
Taoism is also divided into north and south.
However, the Tianshi Dao founded by Zhang Daoling has always been highly respected by later generations.
Therefore, most Taoists regard Zhang Daoling as their ancestor.
After reading it roughly, Lin Han stood up and whispered to Mr. Zhang:
“It looks real, but it’s hard to tell the year.”
He had just finished speaking.
The Taoist priest spoke.
"Jiang Taigong fishes, and those who are willing to take the bait are welcome to do so. Please feel free to do as you wish."
At this time, the man who was called Ma Ge just now came up and asked the Taoist priest:
"How are you going to sell this jade pendant?"
The Taoist's face remained calm.
"The Dharma is for those who are destined to be with me. It depends on whether this believer has a connection with my jade pendant."
ah?
When Ma Ge heard this, he frowned in confusion.
The people around were also very puzzled.
"What kind of fate is this? It's so confusing!"
"I think it's a lie!"
"No more! No more!"
Some of them shouted that they wanted to leave.
But before they could take a step.
A few men with aggressive looks were walking hurriedly from a distance.
These people all wore black T-shirts, black casual pants, and black sneakers.
He is tall and muscular.
There seemed to be four big words clearly written on them: I am here with bad intentions.
The onlookers subconsciously hid to the side and made way for them.
The leading man in black walked up and looked the Taoist priest up and down.
Said politely:
"Sir, my boss wants you to come to the car and have a chat."
The onlookers turned their attention to the Taoist priest.
I thought to myself, could it be that the thing in this old Taoist's hand is really extraordinary?
Why did these men in black invite him over?
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the man in black has a complicated background!
But unexpectedly, the Taoist priest seemed not to hear the questions asked by the man in black.
He still had his eyes closed as before, not saying a word.
The man in black took a step forward and raised his voice.
"Master! My boss wants you to come to the car and have a chat!"
This time, the Taoist priest did react.
But what he said choked the man in black to death.
"The law is for those who are destined to come. If your boss wants to come, he can come on his own."
"You!" The man in black bared his teeth and glared.
But he looked down at what the Taoist priest was holding and calmed down again.
"Let's go! Ask the boss to go!"
The man in black called out, and five or six men behind him responded and walked quickly towards the car parked on the side of the road in the market.
After this commotion, everyone became more interested in the things in the Taoist's hands.
They discussed the jade token while looking at the direction where the man in black was going.
After a while, a man in a yellow short-sleeved shirt got out of a black car on the side of the road.
The man walked towards this side, surrounded by men in black.
"Is that Zhuang Xiao?"
Someone in the crowd said something.
Everyone buzzed and stretched their necks to look at the man in yellow.
"Is it really Zhuang Xiao?"
"How come such a big shot like him comes to our small place?"
"I've only seen him on TV!"
"Could it be that... Zhuang Xiao has taken a fancy to this jade token?"
"hiss……"
Everyone gasped.
It seems that the Taoist's jade tablet is very likely to be real.
Otherwise, it wouldn’t have alarmed a big shot like Zhuang Xiao.
well!
That is to say, these ordinary people definitely cannot afford it.
Just watch the show obediently.
Before Zhuang Xiao arrives.
Someone reminded the Taoist priest:
"Old Taoist, let us tell you that the person coming here soon is from Shangjing!"
The man gave a thumbs-up.
Others echoed:
"Yes, if he stamps his feet, there will be an earthquake in the antique world of Shangjing!"
"You can sell this jade token for a good price!"
“We don’t dare to think about it!”
"I thought you were a fake!"
The self-mockery and envy of the rich people made the Taoist priest open his mouth:
"My jade token can only save those who are destined to be saved."