Chapter 129: Top Treasure of the Hall!

Chapter 129: Top Treasure of the Hall!

Jia Lang was fully absorbed in appraising treasures. Finally, on a delicate wooden rack, he discovered a bronze dagger with a glossy surface adorned with intricate patterns of dragons flying and phoenixes dancing. Without hesitation, he reached out and retrieved it.

"Ahaha, this treasure must be the top treasure of the hall!"

Jia Lang exclaimed excitedly, clutching the dagger and eagerly offering it to Lin Xian'er. With unwavering confidence, he declared, "Miss Xian'er, take it. With my discerning eye, there's no mistake. This is the most precious treasure in Side Hall 6."

"But..." Lin Xian'er hesitated, casting a glance at the small black stone in her hand.

Observing the inconspicuous stone in Lin Xian'er's possession, Jia Lang furrowed his brows. "Miss Lin, is this also a treasure from the hall? Perhaps the servants didn't clean the floor properly. This thing, it's not a treasure at all. You'd better dispose of it."

Lin Xian'er found herself trusting Ling Feng's choice, despite her suspicion that the stone in her hand was far from valuable.

As she hesitated over whether to exchange it for the bronze dagger, hearty laughter echoed from outside the door.

"Haha, Brother Jia, your presence truly adds luster to my Treasure Pavilion!"

Approaching them was a man in a light golden robe, boasting a robust stature and somewhat handsome features, though with a hint of ferocity in his brows and eyes.

"It's Brother Ouyang!" Jia Lang acknowledged the newcomer with a casual raise of his hand.

The newcomer was none other than Ouyang Yu, the young master of the Treasure Pavilion in Hanwu County, and also a student of the Tianwei Academy. Ouyang Yu had always been on friendly terms with Jia Lang at the academy, often seen as his loyal follower.

To put it bluntly, he was nothing more than Jia Lang's lackey.

Ouyang Yu smiled obsequiously, his gaze falling upon Lin Xian'er beside Jia Lang, instantly captivated. He couldn't help but exclaim, "Brother Jia, you're so fortunate. Your wife is truly stunning, possessing the charm to captivate a nation!"

"Hehe..." Jia Lang's smug expression showed his obvious pleasure at Ouyang Yu's words.

Lin Xian'er's brows furrowed slightly as she intervened, stating, "Jia Lang and I are merely acquaintances."

Eyeing the dagger, Ouyang Yu's lips twitched slightly, and he awkwardly responded, "Um... Well, Brother Jia, your item might be slightly inferior. It's only of first-grade low-tier rank, so... you might have to sit separately from Miss Lin later."

First-grade low-tier, the lowest tier of quality within the treasure appraisal hall.

Jia Lang's face flushed with embarrassment, feeling as if he had swallowed a fly. Despite boasting about his skills, he had only managed to select a first-grade low-tier item!

This is so embarrassing, utterly embarrassing!

Seeing his dejected look, Ouyang Yu couldn't resist a chuckle. "Brother Jia, don't fret. If you wish to sit with the lady, there's a solution."

"Oh?" Jia Lang's eyes brightened immediately, and he patted Ouyang Yu's shoulder, smiling. "Brother Ouyang, how could I possibly accept such a gracious offer?"

"Come on, Brother Jia," Ouyang Yu replied, a hint of cunning in his eyes. While the Treasure Pavilion held some influence in the county, the Jia Family was one of the three major families in the area, making them incomparable.

Befriending Jia Lang was akin to climbing the Jia family's large tree, a golden opportunity not to be missed.

"In Side Hall 6, there are two third-grade high-tier treasures. Let me point them out to you," Ouyang Yu chuckled.

Upon hearing their conversation, Lin Xian'er's face immediately showed a hint of disdain.

Ouyang Yu, as the heir of the Ouyang family, blatantly disregarded the rules set by the Treasure Pavilion by disclosing information directly to Jia Lang. Such behavior is simply shameful!

After scanning the hall for a while, Ouyang Yu pointed to a square-shaped vessel on a shelf to the right, wearing a sycophantic expression. "Jia Lang, that's another third-grade high-tier treasure. If you hand this treasure to the appraiser at the entrance, you'll get the best front-row seat."

"Very well, thank you."

Jia Lang smiled faintly, about to reach out for the square-shaped vessel, only to discover that a large hand had already grabbed it.

"Huh?"

Jia Lang's brows furrowed, and anger surged within him. As he looked up, he was surprised to see that the person holding the square-shaped vessel was none other than Ling Feng!