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Vesalio's few words contained a wealth of information.

First, because Sanjar had been evasive and unwilling to tell the truth, Lynch only understood from Vesalio's words that the Razor Gang was "looking for a specific person".

Therefore, since Vesalio wanted to test himself by identifying antiques, the person they were looking for must also have some knowledge of antiques and artifacts.

Furthermore, considering Vesalio's earlier cryptic remarks about tea,

The person they're looking for is very likely also a student from Tokyo University!

Lynch's mind raced, and he quickly deduced this information.

But this information alone was not enough for Lin Qi to guess who they were looking for, nor could it help him determine whether he should be the person they were looking for!

Although his mind was racing, Lin Qi remained expressionless.

There is still too little information available, but since none of these people have shown any hostility, he might as well try his best to pass this test.

Whether or not he could get his hands on the antique teacup was another matter; Lin Qi was mainly curious about what they were looking for!

Having made up his mind, he turned his gaze to the four teacups on the table.

Although Lin Qi knew nothing about antiques, he already had a plan in mind for how to pass this test.

After obtaining Vesalio's consent with his gaze, he first picked up the teacup in front of him and began to observe it from all angles.

These four teacups do indeed look almost identical, all with traditional Chinese designs, exquisite workmanship, and meticulous maintenance, with hardly any obvious scratches.

The porcelain glaze features figures of ladies in the ancient style of Dongda University, strolling and enjoying themselves in a garden, with distant mountains and waters in the background.

Lynch knew nothing about porcelain. Apart from feeling that he must have seen many similar pieces in museums, he could not see any clues about them.

However, Lin Qi wasn't actually trying to figure out any details; he was just putting on an act, trying to appear like an antique expert.

If we can use the passive ability "Bluster" to intimidate Vesalio and convince him that I am indeed very knowledgeable about antiques and artifacts, this test might just fall apart on its own.

However, the blond man sitting opposite Lin Qi, dressed in a flamboyant manner, merely smiled and watched Lin Qi's every move with interest, without making any reaction.

This was the first time Lin Qi's deliberate use of "bluffing" had failed to achieve the desired effect.

After a brief moment of surprise, Lin Qi immediately realized that bluffing was a skill designed to intimidate those simple-minded large predators.

Once the other party is intelligent enough, they will easily see through your disguise, just like they are doing now!

Even so, Lin Qi was not too flustered.

Using bluffing was only the first step in his plan; he had another method up his sleeve.

However, he wasn't sure if this method would work; it would require a bit of luck.

So, after pretending to inspect all four teacups, Lin Qi placed them one by one in front of him.

Then, with a thought, a stream of pale purple light suddenly spread outward from Lin Qi as the center.

The effect of "Newbie Gold Rush" is activated, and what Lynch is betting on is whether this "soon-to-be-given" antique teacup is the most valuable item within a 15-meter radius!

In the blink of an eye, the light stream scanned everything around him, and then, as Lin Qi had expected, a pop-up message appeared in his field of vision.

It was pointing to the second teacup from the left in front of Lynch!

[High-value unclaimed item discovered: an early Meissen imitation Chinese tea bowl. Market price: Recent auction price approximately $2200-$2800.]

[Detailed Information: The antique tea bowl recently purchased by Vesalio Gallo at Sotheby's for $2500 is currently unclaimed due to its owner's intention to gift it. While exhibiting a Chinese style, the tea bowl is actually a mid-17th-century Meissen-style tea ware. The blue crossed swords mark on the base is a typical Meissen porcelain mark.]

"Great! It seems like luck is on my side this time!" Lin Qi clenched his fist excitedly in his heart.

However, the results of the system scan were quite unexpected for Lynch. The Chinese-style teacup was indeed an antique, but it was not from the Qing Dynasty period of Tokyo as Vesalio had mentioned!

Vesalio bought this antique at an auction, so he couldn't possibly be unaware of the true origin of this teacup!

This guy was lying when he asked the questions, secretly setting a trap for Lynch!

However, this trap only fools those who know a little about antiques, but not much. It has little effect on a complete novice like Lin Qi who knows nothing about antiques.

If it weren't for the system, he wouldn't even know which teacup was an antique, let alone be able to tell where it came from.

But now that things have come to this, the trap that Vesalio set for him can actually be used by Lynch.

After pretending to ponder for a few seconds, Lynch carefully examined the four teacups again. Then, feigning some hesitation, he secretly raised his eyelids to glance at Vesalio before quickly lowering his head again.

Vesalio looked somewhat confused and quickly asked:

"So, can you tell which one is the real antique?"

Lin Qi looked troubled and hesitated before slowly speaking:

"I roughly figure it out, but..."

"What's wrong?" Vesalio thought Lynch was still too inexperienced to make a conclusion. Although he was a little disappointed, he still laughed and said, "Don't be afraid, bravely make your judgment, speak freely!"

Lin Qi chuckled inwardly and said, "It's not that I can't tell which teacup is the real antique, but I'm just worried that you might have been... fooled?"

Upon hearing this, a strange light flashed in Vesalio's eyes.

His face remained expressionless, a smile still playing on his lips, as he nonchalantly extended his hand:

"What, have you discovered anything? Feel free to speak."

Having said that, Lin Qi finally raised his head, all hesitation gone, replaced by a face full of confidence.

As he held up the second teacup from the left to his eyes, Lin Qi gave his judgment:

"This teacup is the antique teacup you mentioned, but it's not a product from the Qing Dynasty period as you claimed; it's an 18th-century German Meissen porcelain replica!"

"The blue crossed swords logo at the bottom of the cup is proof!"

"Although this differs slightly from your statement, I trust my judgment. This teacup is definitely not an antique from the Qing Dynasty!"

"That's why I'm confirming with you whether it's possible you've been scammed?"

After Lynch gave his conclusion, a brief silence fell over the living room.

Just as Lynch was wondering if Vesalio was angry at his conclusion, Vesalio suddenly slapped his thigh and burst into laughter:

"Hahaha... Good, very good. You even dare to say things like that. I like your personality; you're very confident!"

He clapped his hands vigorously.

"This is truly beyond my expectations; you even know about Meissen porcelain. How does a young person like you possess such profound expertise in appraising antiques?"

"I'm past the age of believing every student at the University of Tokyo knows martial arts, but you really surprised me..."

Lynch carefully observed Vesalio's expression and cautiously pressed for an answer:

"So, I was right?"

"You're absolutely right, this is indeed an 18th-century German Meissen porcelain cup."

Vesalio's smile faded, and he leaned back lazily in his chair, tapping the armrest with his fingers as he scrutinized Lynch from head to toe, a cryptic smile playing on his lips, as if he were carefully assessing something.

Lynch felt a little uneasy about Vesalio's unpredictable personality and scrutinizing gaze, but since the other party could not possibly guess that he was cheating through the system, he calmed down and accepted Vesalio's scrutiny.

A few seconds later, Vesalio suddenly nodded almost imperceptibly, then pushed the antique teacup in front of Lynch:

"Now, it's yours."