From Paper Craftsman to World-Suppressing Immortal

In Wuliu Town, in a private room on the second floor of Yuelai Inn.

Boss Zhou and Boss Qian originally wanted to use Han Laochao as a shield to back them up.

Then, taking advantage of the situation, they could severely suppress the price of the antiques in Zhang Zhixuan's possession.

As a result, he shot himself in the foot. Not only did Han Laochaofeng know Zhang Zhixuan, but he was also spared from becoming crippled because of a word Zhang Zhixuan once said. The old man was very grateful for Zhang Zhixuan's kindness.

"With this old man here today, no one can fool Mr. Zhang."

Han Laochao sat down steadily, and his first words were to speak on behalf of Zhang Zhixuan.

Both Boss Zhou and Boss Qian turned pale on the spot, filled with regret. They knew that it was impossible for them to lower the price and make a big profit this time.

After Han Lao Chaofeng finished speaking, he turned to look at the antiques on the table, took out a magnifying glass from his pocket, and examined each one carefully. The more the old man looked, the more interesting his expression became.

"These are truly wonderful items, rare finds!"

"Look at this blue and white porcelain plate! The mark on the bottom is clear, the glaze is lustrous, and the blue color is vibrant and fresh. Such a precious item, and so well preserved—there are four of them here!"

"And this bronze paperweight belongs to Tang Zongxian, a great poet from the late Ming Dynasty. These things are extremely rare and hard to come by; you can't buy them even if you have money! I, this old man, am fortunate enough to see them here today!"

"Not just these few, but also that landscape painting, that jade ruyi scepter, and that agate cup with an animal head..."

The more Han Laochao looked at it, the more amazed and fascinated he became. At first, he sat down with an extremely serious expression, but later he kept praising it.

After examining all the items, Han Laochao finally put down his magnifying glass, looked at Zhao Erye, Zhang Zhixuan, and Zhou and Qian sitting around him, and said in a deep voice, "This batch of items are all genuine articles from the original period. Every single one is a good item, in perfect condition, with almost no flaws that would affect their value. If we estimate based on the current market price, the total value of this batch of goods is at least eight thousand silver dollars."

"Worth eight thousand!"

Master Zhao was immediately shocked. Zhou and Qian had asked for a thousand, and if he had agreed, he would have been incredibly stupid. Fortunately, the old gentleman knew his nephew, who inspected the goods and told the truth on the spot.

Thinking about all this, Master Zhao became even angrier.

At this moment, without Zhao Erye speaking or Zhang Zhixuan saying anything, Han Laochao Feng's old face tightened, and his tone was filled with an undeniable authority as he said, "If you are sincere about buying this batch of goods, then pay this price. Don't even think about trying to lower the price and get a bargain. If you are not sincere or don't have the ability, then Deheng Pawnshop will buy it at the full price right now."

Boss Zhou and Boss Qian, their previous cunning expressions gone, were now deathly pale, not daring to utter a single word.

Seeing that the two remained silent, Han Laochao made the decision directly: "Since you two can't finish it, then we at Deheng Pawnshop will not be polite and will take it all."

"We'll take it! We'll take it!" Zhou and Qian gritted their teeth and agreed immediately after being rebuked by Han Laochao.

If Zhou and Qian don't grit their teeth and accept this batch of goods today, they will become a laughing stock in this industry, losing all face. Who would want to do business with them then?

Therefore, even if you have to swallow your pride, you have to bear it. However, Han Laochao has been in this business for so many years, and he knows how to handle things very well. In business dealings, he will not go too far.

Ultimately, the antiques sold for a price that Master Zhao had never imagined, and Zhang Zhixuan was very satisfied.

Zhou and Qian went to the bank to withdraw the money, and the transaction was officially concluded with the exchange of money for goods.

After the transaction was completed, Boss Zhou and Boss Qian, with long faces throughout, loaded the goods into the car and then slunk away.

Master Zhao then led Zhang Zhixuan to verify the amount of the money notes, and handed over the counted cash to Zhang Zhixuan on the spot. After some trouble, Zhang Zhixuan finally pocketed this huge sum of money.

At the same time, familiar business prompts popped up.

[Completed a highly profitable pawn transaction; Pawnbroker Proficiency +20]

[The pawnbroker has been promoted to level 2]

[All Trades: Pawnbrokers]

[Level: Lv2 (8/100)]

[Rank: 0]

【Treasure Eye Lv2 (Permanent Passive, Upgradeable): All things in heaven and earth possess treasure energy. With the Treasure Eye open, one can immediately distinguish between noble and lowly, observing humans and animals above, and examining objects below. Furthermore, one can discern demonic auras, ghostly energy, and evil shadows. The form and color of the treasure energy of anything non-human can be revealed without any concealment.】

[Unlock new skill: The Hand of the Worshipper. This skill grants the user spiritual insight to objects, allowing them to discern truth from falsehood. Anything touched is as clear as the lines on the palm, capable of removing low-level filth and curses, restoring them to their original state; it can also detect hidden ailments and the location of evil spirits within the body, relieving suffering by touching these areas; and can even temporarily seal off any evil spirits touched.]

[Upgrade to the next level to unlock skills.]

Zhang Zhixuan chuckled to himself, "I wonder if this counts as a bolt from the blue, suddenly becoming rich! Haha, awesome!"

"It just so happens that I've reached level two in the [Pawnbroker] profession. If I want to make money in the future, this profession is definitely worth exploring in depth. With this large sum of money, at least from today onwards, I won't have to worry about making a living for the time being."

"Mr. Zhang, if you have any antiques you'd like to sell in the future, or if you want someone to authenticate their authenticity and value, you can come directly to Deheng Pawnshop and find me. With me here, you can rest assured that I will absolutely guarantee your satisfaction," said Old Master Han.

Zhang Zhixuan clasped his hands in thanks and said, "Alright, Manager Han, thank you very much."

Han Laochao waved his hand and laughed, "Hey, no need to thank me. I should be thanking you. If it weren't for your words that reminded me back then, I would have suffered for a long time."

"We're all happy today, Mr. Han, how about I treat you all to a good meal?"

"Then I shall respectfully accept your offer!"

Old Master Zhao, who had been listening intently, quickly joined in and chimed in, "Fu Lai Shun's braised pork knuckle on East Street is really authentic, stewed in a rich broth until tender and not greasy. Their stir-fried cabbage with vinegar is also delicious—sweet and sour, and crisp. Shall we go try it?"

"Alright, let's go."

At the dinner table, the three men clinked glasses and chatted, occasionally sharing amusing anecdotes and business woes. Despite being from three different generations, they got along very well, laughing constantly.

After finishing their meal, the three exchanged pleasantries and then took their respective leave.

When Zhang Zhixuan returned to the old house, he looked at the dilapidated house that was leaking wind and rain. He decided to go to Tianjin after he finished delivering this batch of paperwork and entrust his uncle to repair the old house.

That evening, Zhang Zhixuan worked tirelessly to finish the paperwork. Although it had taken a few days longer, the production speed was much faster than before thanks to his current level four paper manipulation technique.

Working through the night, by the time Zhang Zhixuan finished the last few paper crafts, the paper craftsman's skill level was finally maxed out.

The paper craftsman has reached Lv5, unlocking the integration of various industries.

[Level: Lv5 (0/100)]

[Rank: 0]

【Paper Manipulation Lv5 (Permanent Passive, Max Level): A special technique developed through years of making paper offerings, increasing the efficiency of making all paper products by 80% and the quality by 55%】

[Skill: Paper Soldier Manipulation (Perfect), creates paper soldiers for your use. Maximum number of paper soldiers you can control at your current level: 6. Can also create special weapons for the paper soldiers.]

[Skill: Paper Soldier Substitute - When you suffer a fatal blow, the paper puppets around you will automatically absorb all the damage for you.]

[Skill: Four Symbols Puppet Sculpture. Using the spiritual essence of the four symbols as a guide, create puppets of the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise for your use. Currently, you can create 4 puppets.]

[Unlock the Paper Craftsman's Innate Divine Power: Paper Fairy...]