Seeing this figure, the one-eyed man Master Hill suddenly widened his eye and exclaimed in an incredulous tone, “Am I right? It’s General’s Blood Jade!”
Martin also got excited and shouted, “General’s Blood Jade, the finest of Blood Jades!”
As for antiques, Jessica was clueless. She couldn’t help but ask, “What is General’s Blood Jade?”
“In ancient times, before the generals went to war, their women would make a jade called the ‘Jade of Safety’ for them to wear. Women hoped that with the blessing of this jade, their husbands would return safely from the brutal battlefield.”
“When the generals fought in battle, if they were wounded, fresh blood would seep into the ‘Jade of Safety’. With each drop of blood, the talisman would become a little more crimson. Over time, the talisman would turn completely red, becoming a Blood Jade.”
“Right on the mark!” Master Hill chimed in, “General’s Blood, fossilized into a jade, is known as the finest among Blood Jades!”
Saying this, Master Hill looked at Leo with an expectant look, “Young man, may I have a closer look at the General Elinor’s Blood Jade in your hands?”
Leo handed the Blood Jade to him.
Master Hill, very carefully, took it and pulled out a magnifying glass from his pocket to study it closely. Under the magnifying glass, a strange rune resembling a human figure was seen inside the Blood Jade. This rune was what created the illusion of a person when light shone through.
After a good while, Master Hill withdrew the magnifying glass, his hands trembling with excitement, and said, “Royal lord, generals, and heroes, one of a kind; This should be General Elinor’s Blood Jade!”
As soon as this statement came out, the whole place erupted in an uproar.
Jessica was amazed and asked, “Master Hill, is this really General Elinor’s Blood Jade?”
Jessica might be completely clueless about antiques, but she could tell from Master Hill’s expression that this Blood Jade was incredibly valuable.
Martin quickly reached out and pulled Jessica, reminding her quietly, “Master Hill’s words are not to be mistaken, and he wouldn’t misjudge.”
Freda Wollaston, now nervous, asked, “Master Hill, is this really General Elinor’s General Jade?”
Master Hill, his face showing reluctance, returned the jade to Leo and said firmly, “I haven’t made a mistake, indeed, it is General Elinor’s Blood Jade from 2000 years ago.”
Jessica couldn’t help but ask quietly, “Is this piece of General Elinor’s Blood Jade very valuable?”
Master Hill replied, “General Elinor’s General Jade, according to legend, was crafted from an extremely precious mystical stone. It’s said to be impenetrable by knives, bullets, or fire and possesses protective and auspicious properties against evil. According to relevant historical records, General Elinor’s General Blood Jade disappeared without a trace when he died. It’s unbelievable that we are seeing it here today, truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!”
Master Hill’s assessment prompted everyone to crowd around and crane their necks to get a closer look at the General Elinor’s Blood Jade in Leo’s hand.
Jessica had no interest in the history and legends surrounding the Blood Jade and repeated her question, “Master Hill, how much is this General Elinor’s Blood Jade worth?”
Jessica couldn’t help but repeat the question she had just asked, “Master Hill, how much is this General Elinor’s Blood Jade worth?”
“It’s priceless!” Master Hill asserted confidently, “Last year, there was a General Flying’s Blood Jade in Hong Kong, which sold for a staggering 80 million.”
If Leo was willing, Master Hill was ready to buy this General Elinor’s Blood Jade for 100 million.
80 million!?
General Flying’s Blood Jade was worth 80 million. So, wouldn’t this earlier General Elinor’s Blood Jade be worth more than 100 million?
The people gathered in the store went into a frenzy.
The crowd’s gaze turned towards Leo, filled with nothing but envy, extreme envy.
Martin and Jessica, in particular, were overjoyed, their hearts pounding with excitement.
Jessica began to scheme in her heart: This General Elinor’s Blood Jade came from the porcelain vase. Regardless of whether Martin broke it or not, Leo only found it because of Martin, so this Blood Jade couldn’t be solely owned by Leo!
Freda Wollaston, standing to the side, had a cold and icy expression, regretting it so much. The three million she received earlier was nothing compared to the value of General Elinor’s Blood Jade now.
Just over ten minutes ago, this General Elinor’s Blood Jade still belonged to her, Freda Wollaston.
Watching Leo holding the Blood Jade, Freda Wollaston wished she could rush over and snatch it back.
In the moments that followed, as Leo had expected, people began to spontaneously bid for it, but Leo was not willing to sell this kind of treasure.
Not long after they left the antique street, Jessica couldn’t wait and said, “Leo, you only discovered General Elinor’s Blood Jade because of your father. Give it to him!”
Martin also looked at Leo expectantly.
“Mom, Dad, I bought this General Elinor’s Blood Jade with my own money. I still have a use for this piece of Blood Jade. You guys go back first; I have something to do.” After saying that, Leo didn’t give Jessica a chance to say another word and turned and left.
Leo’s attitude made Jessica stomp her foot, and she immediately started yelling at his retreating back.
Unperturbed by Jessica’s shouting, Leo ignored it because he had noticed two people surreptitiously following him.
After retrieving his car from the parking lot, Leo drove in the direction of the outskirts of the city.
Not long after the car left the antique street, Leo noticed that he had acquired a tail.
And this tail seemed utterly unafraid of being discovered, openly following him.
A cold smile tugged at the corner of Leo’s mouth as he stepped on the gas.
The Audi instantly accelerated, and the car behind, seeing the situation, also quickly increased its speed, stubbornly clinging to Leo.
More than half an hour later, Leo led the pursuing car to an abandoned construction site on the outskirts of the city.
Stopping the car, Leo opened the door and got out.
At the same time, the following car slammed on the brakes behind Leo.
Leo leaned casually against the car, then lit a cigarette, nonchalantly blowing out a smoke ring.
The car’s door opened, and three men and a woman stepped out.
In the hands of the three men, there were fire axes and baseball bats.
Although these three men were of different heights, their faces all wore a fierce expression.
The one leading was a middle-aged man, not short in stature, his corpulent body exuding a menacing aura.
“Kid, you sure know how to choose a place. In this spot, it’s quite convenient to kill someone and bury them on the spot. Rest assured, I’ll definitely pick you a spot with good feng shui in a moment.” The middle-aged man grinned sinisterly.