Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 476: You Say It’s Fake, I Say It’s Real

Yu Zhen returned to the position of Thousand Treasures Tower, where Master Qu Liu immediately asked about the jade seed material.

"Sixth Master, I suspect that the seed material is fake," Yu Zhen said in a lowered voice.

Master Qu Liu’s expression changed slightly, "How could that be?"

"Sixth Master, I have carefully examined it, and the seed material’s skin and water type are beyond doubt," Yu Zhen said.

"Then you..."

"Sixth Master, no need to worry. I say it’s likely fake because of the color. Sixth Master, I once saw a piece of jade from a Foreign Land that was fake—its color almost deceptively genuine, just like this one. I’ve heard that their fakes there can be indistinguishable from the real deal." Yu Zhen’s eyes gleamed as he spoke, "If it truly is a fake, then..."

Master Qu Liu’s eyes narrowed for a moment, saying, "I know you and your apprentices have some grievances with that girl, but these are your personal issues. The interests of Thousand Treasures Tower must not be involved."

This was a warning not to let his personal grudges affect the interests of Thousand Treasures Tower.

Yu Zhen felt a moment of chagrin upon hearing this but had to endure it, saying, "Sixth Master can rest assured. I certainly know the difference between right and wrong."

Then, Master Qu Liu gave a grunt of acknowledgment, asking, "Is Hundred Treasures Silver Building interested in that stone?"

"That girl named Wufu took a liking to it, but it’s unclear whether she truly wants it or it’s a ruse," Yu Zhen thought Wufu was a very cunning girl. Tricking her would not be simple, despite the words he had just said. She had no idea that he had seen such a counterfeit stone before—if she bought it, well, the ones to lose face would be Hundred Treasures Silver Building and her.

Wufu, knowing his thoughts, would probably laugh, for the simple reason that she too had once seen a very similar stone, in her previous life in Myanmar.

If Yu Zhen deemed it fake, similar to the one he had seen, then how could he be sure that the fake he saw wasn’t made based on a real one?

Sometimes people are biased, seeing a fake first and then assuming others similar to it are fake as well. But when confronted with the real thing, then...

"If they desire it, just push them a bit," Master Qu Liu snorted coldly. "This isn’t the finale piece of seed material; the good stuff is backstage."

"Sixth Master can rest assured, I have already dropped a hint to that girl," Yu Zhen said with a sly smile.

Wufu had already closely examined the piece of seed material. Containing her excitement, she returned to her seat and caught a glimpse of Yu Zhen’s sly smile, scoffing lightly.

Who decreed that the grand finales must always be saved for last? Who said that only the finale items are worth going after?

When it’s time to make a move, just do it!

Wufu lifted her tea and took a sip, then looked towards Ah Jiu and nodded.

Ah Jiu understood and instructed to the side, "Take this piece of seed material."

Zhong Zhi was taken aback. He had observed the expressions of all those who had stepped forward to examine the item and saw that many of them seemed uncertain. He asked, "Ninth Master, at any cost?"

Ah Jiu nodded.

Zhong Zhi opened his mouth slightly, saying tactfully, "Ninth Master, is your decision final? Once the move is made, there’s no turning back."

Ah Jiu smiled, "Such a small amount of Silver, my lord does not regard it as significant,"

It was merely something she desired—if she won, it was a gamble for her smile, and if she lost, then so be it.

Zhong Zhi spoke no further, took the Bidding Card, and prepared to make a bid at any time.

Wufu had not forgotten her duty and said to Wen Jian, "Third Old Master, this piece is a fine stone."

Wen Jian was startled; he hadn’t thought to bid since several craftsmen had felt that the stone wasn’t all that special.

Seeing through his thoughts, Wufu said, "It’s fine if Third Old Master doesn’t regret it. If you don’t want it, I will."

The people around them all looked toward her.

She wants it?