“This is…”
Kristian jumped up, almost lying on the table.
After his strange reaction, he reached out to grab the bracelet but stopped abruptly. He turned to Leo and asked, “Is this yours?”
Karson Ballard, Ashton Lowe, and Ollie James were startled by Kristian’s behavior. They had never seen him so unsettled, as if he had encountered a mortal enemy.
Leo remained calm and shook his head. “The bracelet isn’t mine; it belongs to Spirit Moon Antiques.”
Leo had already guessed why Kristian was so agitated-because of his AZURE SWORD.
Christine and Arlene exchanged puzzled glances. They didn’t understand what was so special about the bracelet.
Soon, the well-informed Ollie James also became excited. “This is Sandalwood Blood Dragon Wood! My God, a single piece of Sandalwood Blood Dragon Wood is priceless, and this is a bracelet with twelve beads!”
Hearing the words “Sandalwood Blood Dragon Wood,” Ashton Lowe and Karson Ballard looked at each other in shock. The treasures they had previously brought out seemed to pale in comparison to this bracelet.
It’s no wonder; while sandalwood is rare, Sandalwood Blood Dragon Wood is legendary. The beads in the small cauldron were of top quality, like dragon’s eyes, unforgettable after just one glance.
Ethan was stunned. Although he had never seen Sandalwood Blood Dragon Wood before, he had heard of it. In the antique world, there were many legends about Sandalwood Blood Dragon Wood. Regardless of the truth of these legends, its rarity was undeniable.
Three years ago, Bonham Auction House sold a single bead made of Sandalwood Blood Dragon Wood, which had some imperfections, for two million dollars. If it were of top quality, it would be worth much more.
The bracelet Leo brought had fourteen perfect beads, emitting a sweet fragrance that could clear even the worst nasal congestion. It was worth at least thirty million dollars, although this was just an estimate.
Ethan had said earlier that even if it wasn’t sold, it could serve as a store treasure, attracting many visitors.
Ryan gasped in amazement. “Incredible!”
“Brother, I want this Sandalwood Blood Dragon Wood bracelet. Name your price,” Kristian said urgently.
Karson Ballard looked at Kristian in surprise. “Kristian, this bracelet is worth at least twenty to thirty million dollars. Where will you get that much money all at once?”
Kristian’s face turned red. “Leo, I have an unformed Primordial Sword Essence and a book on alchemy symbols at home.”
“I also have thirteen original copies of the Devata Sutra for you to choose from. If you agree, they’re all yours.”
Before Leo could respond, Karson Ballard jumped in. “Kristian, you’re crazy! The Sandalwood Blood Dragon Wood bracelet is indeed rare, but it’s not worth giving up the Devata Sutra!”
“You went through great lengths to collect the Devata Sutra. Now you want to give it all away for this bracelet?”
Karson Ballard and his companions were collectors who cherished their treasures for their own enjoyment rather than for profit. He was worried that Kristian would regret giving away his beloved Devata Sutra in a moment of impulsiveness.
“You don’t understand!” Kristian said stubbornly. “This Sandalwood Blood Dragon Wood bracelet is crucial for my flying sword technique. If I can comprehend it, my sword can dance three feet around me!”
Everyone’s eyes changed at this revelation. If what Kristian said was true and the bracelet could help him master his flying sword technique, then the price was justified.
Kristian’s flying sword would be invaluable if it could truly dance three feet around him.
Kristian wasn’t afraid of Leo raising the price; he laid out his crucial point and stared at Leo intently. “What do you say, Brother Leo?”
Leo thought for a moment and then shook his head.
Arlene nudged Leo’s leg under the table, urging him to agree. This was a big deal that could boost Spirit Moon Antiques’ reputation and establish a connection with Kristian.
Christine felt relieved. Meeting Ethan today was unexpected; she thought he would use antiques to belittle them. But the appearance of the Sandalwood Blood Dragon Wood bracelet turned the tables.
Christine and Arlene both wanted to sell the bracelet, but since Leo had found it, they couldn’t force him if he insisted on keeping it.
Seeing Leo’s firm stance, Kristian reluctantly asked, “Brother, can you sell me just one bead?”
“No!” Ashton Lowe interjected.
Kristian was annoyed by the interruption. “I’m negotiating with Brother Leo; stay out of it!”
“Do you really not understand?” Ashton Lowe retorted. “The Sandalwood Blood Dragon Wood bracelet has twelve beads, symbolizing completeness. Splitting it would diminish its value.”
Ashton Lowe’s words made sense to everyone, including Kristian, whose anger subsided.
He knew that the bracelet’s value lay in its completeness. Splitting it would significantly reduce its worth.
Kristian was frustrated because he had spent over ten years trying to master his flying sword technique with limited progress. The appearance of the Sandalwood Blood Dragon Wood offered a solution.
His ancient texts mentioned using Sandalwood Blood Dragon Wood with specific secret techniques to master sword control and enhance his martial arts.
Kristian was a martial arts enthusiast who had reached a bottleneck in his practice. The opportunity to break through was right in front of him, making him willing to pay any price.
Seeing Kristian’s flushed face, Leo smiled and said, “This Sandalwood Blood Dragon Wood bracelet is Spirit Moon Antiques’ treasure and can’t be sold. But if you want to study it, you can borrow it.”