Free Web NovelChapter 160: Chapter 160: A Counterfeit Product _1
Being misunderstood is common, and Ye Ming harbored no blame.
Because it was not Ye Ming they misunderstood, but this root.
Initially, Ye Ming also hadn’t discovered its secrets until he took a closer look and realized it was extraordinary.
This was not just a simple tree root.
Ye Ming explained, unhurried, "To be honest, Mister Chen, among all the items in your exhibit hall, it is indeed the most valuable. It’s not just a dry tree root, but the root of a Thunderstruck Wood!"
"The reason it looks charred is that this is a mark left from being struck by lightning."
Chen Fu became even more confused and asked, "But what’s the difference? Isn’t it still just a broken tree root?"
Ye Ming shook his head in denial and continued to explain, "This tree must have grown on the edge of a cliff, at an altitude of about two to three thousand meters. Exposed to wind and sunlight, it was already full of Spiritual Energy."
"After being struck by lightning, a tremendous amount of Spiritual Energy from heaven and earth was forcibly infused into the tree. Then, after a period of tempering, this tree root has become more than just a simple root; it is a divine wood that can be used as a Magic Artifact."
"If used to make a Wooden Sword, it can attract fortune and repel evil. As a Magic Artifact, it can absorb Spiritual Energy; its uses are extremely broad."
Despite his explanation, Xia Ningning and Chen Fu still looked puzzled, indicating they didn’t understand.
Only Lin Bingqing got the mystery and appreciated the root’s value.
Seeing their reactions, Ye Ming bluntly said, "Anyway, I’ve set my sights on this tree root, name your price."
"If you really don’t know how to price it, I might as well leave you my phone number as a favor owed. If there’s anything I can help with, I won’t hesitate!"
With Ye Ming saying so, Chen Fu had no objections. Exchanging a pile of junk for a favor was definitely worth it.
"As long as Mr. Ye likes it, that’s good," said Chen Fu with a cheerful smile.
He didn’t really think Ye Ming had any particular ability, but he believed that Ye Ming was associated with Xia Ningning which made the favor more valuable. Maybe in the future, he could even use this connection to get in touch with the Xia Family, which would be extremely profitable.
The person truly delighted by obtaining such a treasure was only Ye Ming himself.
All he needed was to cut off a section of the root, and with the Spiritual Pearl, he could increase the speed of absorbing Spiritual Energy, as well as the capacity for the Spiritual Pearl to absorb Spiritual Energy. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓
With the rest, Ye Ming planned to make a short sword, using the root for the handle, which could significantly enhance his combat power.
The Thunderstruck Wood’s innate power wasn’t too monstrous, but its ancillary abilities were off the charts, making it a rare treasure.
They had almost finished exploring the contents of the exhibit hall.
At this moment, Xia Ningning suddenly asked, "Mister Chen, you mentioned earlier that there is a unique Magic Artifact that will be revealed, what exactly is it?"
Chen Fu smiled enigmatically, glanced at his watch, and said, "This treasure, once revealed, is sure to shock the whole of Yanjing!"
"Have you heard about something called Spirit Spring Water recently appearing on the market here in Yanjing?"
At the mention of Spirit Spring Water, Xia Ningning and Ye Ming exchanged glances.
Xia Ningning had long known that the reputation of Spirit Spring Water had already spread to Yanjing, but she hadn’t expected it to become so well-known.
Chen Fu continued, "Spirit Spring Water mainly originated in Hai City, and we’ve only just heard about it here in Yanjing."
"I’ve heard this water is quite magical, with many effects, but one thing I can be sure of, it’s definitely the good stuff!"
"To make Spirit Spring Water, a magic artifact is needed. Today, the creator of the Spirit Spring Water has brought the artifact to Yanjing, here, to auction the magic artifact used to make the Spirit Spring Water."
Upon hearing this, Xia Ningning’s gaze had already taken on a strange expression.
She deliberately said, "But I heard that the Spirit Spring Water seems to be made by the Qin Family in Hai City, could it be that my information is incorrect?"
Chen Fu nodded, then immediately said, "That’s right, Miss Xia, you’ve been deceived! In fact, Spirit Spring Water is made using a magic artifact, and those people in Hai City are shameless rogues, taking advantage of the fame of Spirit Spring Water to make a profit; they are actually producing counterfeits!"
"The real creator is this master. More talk is unnecessary, why not follow me and take a look?"
Xia Ningning nodded, pretending to be serious as she said, "We should definitely take a look. Ye Ming, don’t you agree?"
"Before, you said that you made the Spirit Spring Water, but now another master has appeared. Could it be that you are just a counterfeit, an impostor?"
Her words had another meaning, as if joking, and both Lin Bingqing and Chen Fu took her seriously.
Chen Fu thought to himself, could it be that Ye Ming was the one who stole the Spirit Spring Water and then used it to deceive Xia Ningning, living off her wealth?
Because Ye Ming’s attire was exceptionally casual and, though his looks were outstanding, his demeanor did not resemble that of a wealthy young master. Being with Xia Ningning, he presumed Ye Ming must have employed some cunning tactics to deceive her.
Lin Bingqing, on the other hand, rushed to defend her master, saying, "How could that be possible? They are the impostors! The Spirit Spring Water was developed by my master, and I must see who dares to impersonate my master so boldly. I’ll make sure they regret it profoundly!"
With someone seeking to harm her master, Lin Bingqing naturally stood up to speak for Ye Ming.
As for Ye Ming, he remained quite relaxed, not feeling particularly angry, just wanting to understand the reason behind the situation.
The three of them were united in their thoughts, except for Chen Fu, an outsider to the matter, who assumed Xia Ningning was questioning Ye Ming and had already labeled Ye Ming as a swindler and an impostor in his mind.
While they talked, Chen Fu led everyone into an auction hall behind the exhibition hall.
By this time, it was already packed with people.
Only then did Ye Ming realize why there were so many cars in the parking lot, yet the exhibition hall was so quiet; it turned out everyone had congregated here.
The emergence of the Spirit Spring Water, as Xia Ningning had guessed, had indeed caused quite a stir, especially in a city filled with hidden dragons and crouching tigers like Yanjing, where it generated considerable waves.
In the not-so-large venue, Xia Ningning had already spotted several familiar faces, all big names in the business world.
Sitting down, Xia Ningning jokingly asked Ye Ming, "So, what do you think? Is this impostor promoting you or using your name to swindle money?"
Ye Ming looked at her with annoyance and said, "Aren’t those two objectives being carried out at the same time?"
"He’s indeed promoting me, but he is also using my name to bluff and deceive; this is something I absolutely cannot tolerate."
Xia Ningning chuckled, ready to enjoy the show.
Before long, a small old man came swaying out onto the auction stage.
In his hand, he carried a shabby bowl and stood on the auction platform.
Ye Ming revealed a smile; the man before his eyes was an old acquaintance.
