The change in the expression on Yue Kejiang's face was quite obvious. Even Zheng Haotian could see some clues, let alone Yu Jiansheng from the old city.
However, what makes Yu Jiansheng feel strange is that only surprise and disbelief flash in Yue Kejiang's eyes, but there is no malice revealed. Moreover, the reputation Wanbaoxuan has built over thousands of years is like an unshakable stone.
It was like a big mountain, so he wouldn't have anything to worry about.
After just a few breaths, Yue Kejiang's expression returned to normal. He looked at the two people in front of him, bowed slightly and said, "Brother, can I take a look at the ring on your hand?
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When he said this, his attitude was quite respectful.
When he met Yu Jiansheng, Yue Kejiang behaved extremely politely, but underneath this polite surface, there was a strong sense of confidence and arrogance.
This is the confidence given to him by Wanbaoxuan behind him, so that he will not be dissatisfied no matter who he faces.
However, at this moment, he sincerely showed a complimentary attitude, which was in no way consistent with his identity.
Zheng Haotian's heart skipped a beat. He knew that the woman in blue must have a certain relationship with Wanbaoxuan, but at this time it seemed that her status in Wanbaoxuan was not low, at least it exceeded his expectations.
superior.
Slowly taking off the ring, Zheng Haotian handed it to the other party.
He was not worried about what Yue Kejiang was up to. The old man was obviously not proficient in martial arts and would definitely not be able to do anything in front of him.
Yue Kejiang looked over and over for a while, his expression becoming more serious.
Respectfully returning the ring to Zheng Haotian, Yue Kejiang said respectfully: "Brother, I wonder where your ring came from?"
Zheng Haotian was stunned for a moment and frowned slightly. He hesitated in his heart whether to tell the other party the truth.
However, as soon as his expression appeared, Yue Kejiang's expression suddenly changed. He quickly said: "Brother, please don't misunderstand me. I don't have any intention of questioning." After a pause, he said again:
"The ring in your hand is a token. This thing is very important to our Wanbaoxuan. If I have time, how about following me to meet the boss of our store?"
Yu Jiansheng's expression was changing. The position of Wanbaoxuan's chief shopkeeper in Pianxi City was also unpredictable, far beyond the reach of a small hunter like him.
Although Wanbaoxuan is not one of the four major forces in the city, the fact that it can open such a jewelry store in Pianxi City and remain safe for thousands of years is enough to explain a lot of problems.
Zheng Haotian's eyes flashed, and the woman in blue did not lie to him. As long as he showed this ring, he could see the big shopkeeper. So, after meeting the big shopkeeper, could he see her again?
With a slight heat in his heart, Zheng Haotian said without hesitation: "Okay, I will follow you to see the big shopkeeper."
Yu Jiansheng was slightly startled, but it was too late to retort at this time. He smiled bitterly and could only comfort himself in his heart. It was a blessing, not a curse. It was a disaster that could not be avoided. Since it was destined to be like this, then let's go.
Yue Kejiang breathed a sigh of relief. If Zheng Haotian didn't agree, there was nothing he could do. Moreover, even if he had the heart of a bear and the courage of a leopard, he would not dare to do anything to the owner of this ring.
Bending slightly, Yue Kejiang opened the door himself and led them out respectfully. As for the white-eyed wolf king skin, it was naturally placed in a wooden box and held by Yue Kejiang himself.
There are more than ten such houses in the whole yard. It is obvious that this is a place specially prepared for ordinary people. Although the stewards here are very polite, everyone is actually quite arrogant inside. Yue Kejiang
This kind of respectful walking sideways to lead the way was something that was unique in the past.
The two high-level hunters in the courtyard looked over with incredulous eyes, but they all recognized Yue Kejiang and knew that he was a veteran appraiser in Wanbaoxuan, so there must be a reason for him to do so.
The two people looked at each other and remembered the faces of Yu Jiansheng and Zheng Haotian deeply in their hearts. If these two people come again next time, they will look at each other differently.
Under the leadership of Yue Kejiang, they did not leave through the side door, but turned around a hall, entered a small door, and arrived outside a magnificent hall.
Zheng Haotian's eyes turned and he browsed here for a while, and his heart jumped involuntarily.
This hall is completely different from the simple buildings just now.
The pink-white walls rise from the ground and are inlaid with yellow window eaves and railings, which are particularly eye-catching. The brown ceiling on the top floor is like a monk's hat worn upright, visually suppressing the entire building.
In the center of the hall, a wide and peculiar escalator is inserted from the center, and the open-air stairs are filled with flowers, which adds a bit of strange beauty to the place.
Several thousand-year-old camphor trees cover the open space in the courtyard, and the lotus flowers are green in the large lotus pond surrounded by white stone fences. A finely carved stone arch bridge spans it. An ocher yellow screen wall stands beside the road, with the inscription "Cabinet" written on it.
Two big characters.
Yue Kejiang stood outside the hall and did not dare to enter. Instead, he bent slightly and stood quietly.
Soon, a middle-aged man in his thirties came forward and said in a deep voice: "What's the matter?"
Yue Kejiang quickly whispered a few words into his ear. The middle-aged man's face changed slightly, and the way he looked at Zheng Haotian was completely different.
He smiled and said softly: "You two, I am Jiang Qiufeng, one of the shopkeepers of Wanbaoxuan. I heard that this little brother has a white jade ring. I wonder if I can let me have a look."
Although he said it politely, there was a feeling that no one could object to his words.
Zheng Haotian took off the ring again and handed it over casually.
However, Jiang Qiufeng respectfully stretched out his hands and held the ring as if on a pilgrimage. He looked at it carefully for a long time, and finally let out a long breath. Holding it with both hands again,
It was delivered to Zheng Haotian as if holding a rare treasure.
"Both of you, please come down with me."
He took a step back, led the two of them into the hall, and at the same time took the wooden box containing the white-eyed wolf king's skin from Yue Kejiang's hand.
There were only a few people in the hall. Zheng Haotian looked around and immediately confirmed their identities.
These people should all be from within Wanbaoxuan, and Jiang Qiufeng's status here is undoubtedly the highest.
Arriving at the bottom of the stairs in the center of the hall, Jiang Qiufeng lowered his voice and said: "You two, I will take you to see the big shopkeeper. But now the big shopkeeper is entertaining distinguished guests, so please try not to make any noise."
The atmosphere here originally had a depressing sense of silence. When Jiang Qiufeng said this, the two of them seemed to feel a little heavier.
After going up the stairs, Jiang Qiufeng stopped at the door of a room.
At the door of this room, there are some bead curtains hanging, blocking the sight of both inside and outside.
These bead curtains shone with a strange light. Although they were not dazzling, this kind of material was rare. Zheng Haotian vaguely felt that this thing seemed familiar, but for a moment he could not remember what these bead curtains were made of.
Something was made.
Jiang Qiufeng stepped forward and gently opened the bead curtain.
The moment the bead curtain was lifted, a hearty laughter suddenly came from inside.
And as Jiang Qiufeng entered and lowered the bead curtain, the laughter immediately stopped, as if it had been cut off by a sharp knife.
Zheng Haotian's expression changed slightly, and he finally remembered that the material of this bead curtain was actually a special kind of wood that he had seen in family heirlooms.
This kind of wood is taken from a sound-absorbing tree. Rooms built with this kind of wood have the magical effect of absorbing sound.
He was initially dubious about the existence of this magical wood, but after seeing the real thing, he realized that there were indeed many wonders in the world.
Those things in the family heirlooms should most likely exist in the world.
Just a moment later, the door curtain opened again, and several people walked out one after another.
The first one was a young woman with a white tie on her head. She was wearing a robe as white as snow and a basket jacket. There was a tie around her waist that was not loose or tight, giving people a sense of leisure.
A relaxing and peaceful feeling.
Her face was plain and elegant, without any heavy makeup. Her face turned slightly, whether intentionally or unintentionally, and she happened to face Zheng Haotian.
She has a straight nose, two curvy lips, a smooth and beautiful face, and the most eye-catching thing is her big, bright eyes that seem to be able to communicate directly with people.
There is an indescribable strange aura between those eyes, which seems to be able to make people jump into it involuntarily.
However, the woman only glanced at them and then withdrew her gaze and turned her head, seemingly turning a blind eye to them.
Behind her were three men. One of them, a man in his fifties, said apologetically: "Miss Qiu, please forgive me for your neglect."
The woman nodded slightly and said, "You're welcome, the shopkeeper. Please take care of the little lady's affairs."
Yu Jiansheng and Zheng Haotian's eyes lit up at the same time. Before this beautiful woman spoke, they were still guessing about this person's origin. But as soon as she spoke, anyone who heard this voice once would never know it.
Won't forget it.
She turned out to be the eldest lady of the Qiu family whom she had met when she entered the city that day.
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