He's alone, but he's a tomb raider!

Feng Xingtong: "We're all on the same side, so I won't hide it from Brother Qin."

The reason my sister and I came to your door today is mainly for two things.

Firstly, others may not know Qin Ge's background, but I have heard a little about him.

So I thought I'd try my luck and see if Brother Qin's family had any Northern Song Dynasty Ru ware from his ancestors.

If you have any, we hope Brother Qin can be reluctant to part with them. As for the price, our Tianxia Hui will absolutely not let you suffer a loss!

Not only Feng Xingtong, but also Feng Shayan chimed in, as it concerned the interests of the World Society.

"Yes, Mr. Qin, if we're talking about the deepest heritage of antiques in Tianjin, it has to be you."

If even you, Mr. Qin, don't have it, then we'll have no choice but to try our luck in the capital.

The Yin family's Crescent Moon Hotel and the Antique Pavilion—I wonder if they possess any such antique treasures!

The Yin family's Crescent Moon Hotel?

As soon as Fengshayan mentioned it, Qin Yun remembered it.

It seems that not only Ghost Blows Out the Light, but also the Grave Digging Notes next door has been incorporated. It's just unknown how far the plot has progressed.

Is it naiveté? Or is it the work of an evil emperor?

As for the Ancient Absorbing Pavilion, although its name is not as well-known as the Crescent Moon Hotel, its influence in the world of supernatural beings is far greater than that of the Crescent Moon Hotel.

After all, that's one of the Ten Elders, a place where two heroes are said to be like tigers guarding the area!

Others may not know the true worth of these two heroes, but as a time traveler, I certainly do.

After Ding Shian forcibly controlled one of the Old Celestial Master's hands in the Battle of Xilin Gol, the prestige of the two heroes plummeted, and their image was shattered.

but!

When Nathan Island opened, Ding Shian single-handedly smashed through the international server, and only then did everyone belatedly realize what was happening.

Apart from the top-tier fighter, they are recognized as the two most powerful fighters in the world of supernatural beings.

They just can't beat Zhang Zhiwei, that doesn't mean they can't beat others!

"However, with my current strength, I can certainly put up a fight with them."

"We'll only know who's better after the fight!"

After taking a sip of tea to suppress his thoughts, Qin Yun spoke calmly.

"Xing Tong, you two are really giving me too much credit."

Northern Song Dynasty Ru ware can be considered a national treasure. Regardless of the shape, they are often worth tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of yuan.

Do you think I'm the kind of person who owns a national treasure, given my small shop?

However, since we're all friends, I'll definitely keep an eye out for you guys from now on, and I'll notify you immediately if I find anything.

Moreover, given the strength of the Crescent Moon Hotel and the Ancient Pavilion, you might have already achieved your goal before I even give you any notice!

The siblings exchanged a glance.

"In that case, I'll accept Brother Qin's kind words!"

"As for the second matter, it is this Yuan Dynasty bronze mirror with the Luoshen (Goddess of the Luo River) design!"

At this point, Feng Xingtong looked troubled.

"Originally, I wanted to go directly to you, Brother Qin, but you weren't here before, so yesterday I went to two famous master craftsmen in Tianjin to have their appraisals done."

One person says it's an authentic Yuan Dynasty artifact, while another says it's a later imitation. With each side holding its own opinion, it's really hard for us to tell the difference.

If this item is to be used as a gift or to pave the way for advancement, there can be no room for error. That's why I specifically came to ask Brother Qin for a definite answer.

Feng Shayan gently placed the sandalwood box in her hand on the counter and slowly opened it.

An antique bronze mirror lay quietly on a dark red velvet cushion.

The mirror is perfectly round, about 20 centimeters in diameter. The back of the mirror is covered with patterns. In the center, the goddess Luo stands on the water, her clothes fluttering. She is surrounded by flowing clouds and waves. The edges are decorated with meander patterns. The whole mirror is covered with a layer of dark red and green rust, which makes it look ancient and has a thick patina.

At first glance, it looks exactly like a typical old-fashioned item.

Feng Shayan stared intently at Qin Yun with a mixture of nervousness and anticipation in her eyes: "Mr. Qin, could you please take a closer look and tell me if this is a genuine Yuan Dynasty artifact?"

That's why Feng Xingtong is so good at talking. Regardless of whether she came to see him directly before, her explanation, which was both calming and persuasive, did make him feel better.

We're all business people; there's no need to take some things so seriously.

After placing the bronze mirror securely, Qin Yun put on spotless white gloves and slowly picked up the bronze mirror in front of him to examine it carefully.

Although in front of the Golden Eyes, there is no way for the real and the fake to hide.

However, as a way to hone his eyesight, Qin Yun didn't directly look at the answers.

After taking a good look, Qin Yun had a better understanding of the situation.

"This thing could be real, or it could be fake!"

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Feng Shayan: "Mr. Qin, what do you mean by that? I don't quite understand."

"It is indeed an old object, but it is made of Qing Dynasty materials and imitated Yuan Dynasty craftsmanship!"

In other words, this is a Qing Dynasty antique, but not the famous Yuan Dynasty bronze mirror!

Feng Shayan's face was tense, filled with disbelief.

After spending ages buying things, I ended up buying a counterfeit.

Admittedly, a price of two or three hundred thousand is not a very high figure for sand martins.

But I have my pride!

It's only because Qin Yun was here; otherwise, given Feng Shayan's temper, she would have either grabbed that person and given him a good beating, or at least started cursing him out.

"Mr. Qin, have you really looked carefully?"

"Oh, Brother Qin, don't misunderstand, my sister is just worried."

"Brother Qin, could you explain in more detail? My sister and I are treating this as tuition, hoping to learn as much as we can."

Fearing that Qin Yun would be offended, Feng Xingtong quickly tried to make amends.

"First, examine the quality of the copper."

He handed the bronze mirror to the two of them, gesturing for them to examine it closely.

"The Yuan dynasty mirror was yellowish-red, while this Qing dynasty mirror is made of high-zinc brass. It is yellowish-bright and has a glaring, thieving light. The material is denser and harder than the Yuan mirror, and it feels noticeably heavier in the hand."

Held it yourself, does it feel too heavy?

Tap it and listen; the sound is crisp and piercing, characteristic entirely of mid-Qing dynasty bronze, and has absolutely nothing to do with Yuan dynasty mirrors.

Feng Xingtong took it as instructed, weighed it in her hand, and tapped it lightly. Her expression changed instantly.

Just as Qin Yun said, the sound was too heavy, clear and piercing, and definitely not the dull sound of the old mirror.

Qin Yun continued, "Let's look at the patterns."

The genuine Luoshen robes are flowing and graceful, with natural water ripples and clouds. This one is a cast mold, with stiff and rigid lines, awkward folds, and overly regular patterns. It lacks any charm and only shows the craftsmanship of deliberate imitation.

No matter how closely it is imitated, it can only replicate the form, not the spirit and essence of the Yuan Dynasty.

"The most crucial thing is that this layer of distressed rust may fool a layman, but it won't fool an expert."

Qin Yun lightly brushed his fingertip across an inconspicuous rust spot on the back of the mirror. With extremely light force, the dark red rust on the surface peeled off slightly, revealing the bright brass base underneath.

"This is the most sophisticated high-quality antiquing technique used in the Qing Dynasty."

First, a solution of vinegar, copper salts, and cinnabar is mixed and used to soak the mirror, quickly corroding a shallow layer of red and green rust. Then, the mirror is buried in a damp cellar and left to age for three to five years, developing a layer of earthy patina. Finally, it is smoked, waxed, and polished to create an antique black lacquer finish.

"Look at this rust color, it's thin and only on the surface, without the multiple layers of an ancient mirror."

The rust is soft and easily scraped off, completely separating from the copper base. True old rust, however, grows from within the copper itself, becoming as hard as stone, unmarked even by a knife.

"And the rim of the mirror. The rim of Yuan dynasty mirrors is round and understated, but this one has sharp edges and regular polishing marks. These are the marks of mechanical polishing in Qing dynasty workshops, and certainly not the result of natural wear and tear over a thousand years."