Chapter 74

Chang'an is one of the four ancient capitals, and it served as the capital for a total of 1,100 years in history! It is this city that harbors a vast wealth of cultural relics.

After getting off the plane, the two took a taxi straight to the hotel.

"Have you been here before?" Yang Bo had not asked Luo Yaohua about the specific purpose of this trip, and Luo Yaohua had not mentioned it either, both tacitly understanding each other.

"I've been here to play many times. There are many scenic spots here, especially the Terracotta Warriors, which I always visit whenever I come. I always think to myself, if I could dig out the Terracotta Warriors, wouldn't I be set for life?" Luo Yaohua lay on the bed, lost in fantasy.

Yang Bo chuckled, "Then you could open a museum and count money every day!"

"Ah, I just don't know if those artifacts would fetch a good price," Luo Yaohua sighed.

"You really have big dreams, already thinking about selling the Terracotta Warriors?" Yang Bo said.

After lunch, the two did not rush back but went to the Zhuzhuo Road Antique Market.

At the entrance of the antique market, Luo Yaohua suddenly paused and turned around, "Brother, it's all up to you. The old man said that if I don't make a name for myself in the next two years, he'll send me back!"

"Quite a bit of pressure, but you should try your best!" Yang Bo said with a smile.

Entering the antique market, Yang Bo noticed some differences. Ancient pottery, Tang Sancai, bronze ware, and even some white and blue porcelain, which were rare in Nanjing, were everywhere here.

The two did not rush into the shops but wandered around the stalls outside.

This was Yang Bo's first time encountering Tang Sancai. Collecting antiques has a strong regional characteristic. Tang Sancai is a product of the Tang Dynasty, and as the northern region was the economic and political center during the Tang Dynasty, most Tang Sancai, used as burial objects for the nobility, were unearthed in the north, making them extremely rare in the south.

Yang Bo visited several stalls and saw many Tang Sancai, but genuine pieces were few, and even those that were genuine were often incomplete.

Not far away, Luo Yaohua quickly found a Tang Sancai and called Yang Bo over.

Yang Bo took it, a Tang Sancai horse, no more than thirty centimeters tall, glazed in yellow, green, and white. The horse looked somewhat thin, lacking the robustness, and its head was lowered.

From the glaze, it did not have a false luster, but the overall flow was insufficient, and the horse's leg muscles appeared stiff. Yang Bo felt that this Tang Sancai horse might have issues.

A light circle gradually formed, and Yang Bo was surprised to find that it was actually a genuine piece!

"Get it! Don't let the price go too high," Yang Bo whispered as he handed it over.

Luo Yaohua nodded. For such matters, as long as Yang Bo approved, negotiating the price was naturally his responsibility!

Luo Yaohua took the Tang Sancai horse back and negotiated with the owner for a while, finally getting it for 3,000 yuan!

Holding the Tang Sancai horse, Luo Yaohua was somewhat incredulous, "Why do I feel the craftsmanship is average?"

Yang Bo nodded, "Yes, the craftsmanship is average!"

"Then why did you make me buy it? Could it be a fake?" Luo Yaohua suddenly exclaimed, holding the Tang Sancai.

"This is a Tang Sancai, made during the Tang Dynasty, but not from the peak Tang period. It's from the late Tang period. Due to the wars, the peak Tang period ended, and Tang Sancai declined," Yang Bo explained.

Luo Yaohua shook his head, "Alright, a bit disappointing, but at least we found a good deal!"

"That's already quite good. Take it slow; I haven't found anything yet!" Yang Bo walked forward, looking around.

Yang Bo walked slowly, not missing any porcelain, pottery, or Tang Sancai. In fact, he also wanted to find a Tang Sancai, but that required luck.

Luo Yaohua, holding the Tang Sancai horse, continued to browse nearby, muttering to himself.

Yang Bo was focused when Luo Yaohua suddenly walked up to him and pointed to a large jar about forty centimeters tall, "I think we should just get this one!"

Yang Bo glanced at it. The jar had a wide mouth, a tapering body, and a slightly pointed bottom, but its shape allowed it to stand.

Yang Bo was about to criticize it, but a stream of light suddenly flowed out, gradually converging. In a short time, the light circle became more intense than any Yang Bo had seen before, leaving him stunned!

Luo Yaohua, unaware, continued, "A big jar, perfect for catching rats. You can store rice in it, and the rats won't be able to escape!"

Yang Bo recovered, still in shock, as he had never encountered such a situation before!

Yang Bo examined the jar closely and noticed faint patterns on the side, a simple depiction of a fish.

Yang Bo looked up at the vendor, "How much for the jar?"

Luo Yaohua was surprised and whispered, "I was just joking!"

Yang Bo smiled, acting like an amateur, "This jar looks ancient and grand. It would be great for storing rice at home!"

The vendor was amused, "Sure, young man, you have good taste. If you really want it, you can take it for 300 yuan!"

"Alright!" Yang Bo did not haggle, immediately agreeing and paying the money.

The vendor was stunned for a moment before reacting, "That was quick!"

Luo Yaohua followed Yang Bo, who was walking unusually fast, and said, "Slow down! Why are you in such a hurry? Are you afraid the vendor will chase you?"

"Exactly, that's what I'm thinking!" Yang Bo said without hesitation.

Luo Yaohua was shocked, "What's the deal with this jar? Could it be more valuable than my Tang Sancai? It's unglazed and rough, usually not worth much!"

"Let's talk about it back at the hotel!" Yang Bo said, carrying the jar and walking back quickly.

Despite attracting many curious glances on the way, no one approached to ask, even if an expert saw it, they likely wouldn't inquire, as such situations only piqued curiosity, and no one could immediately determine the authenticity of an antique, except for Yang Bo.

Placing the jar on the carpet in the room, Yang Bo became excited, "We found a great deal! A huge deal!"

Luo Yaohua placed the Tang Sancai horse on the coffee table, "What's this jar for? You're not really going to use it to store rice, are you? It doesn't match your home decor!"

Yang Bo was speechless, "If you put the Tang Sancai in your bedroom, I'll use the jar to store rice!"

Tang Sancai is a burial object, and it is generally taboo to place it in a bedroom. Luo Yaohua quickly shook his head, "How could I put it in the bedroom?"

"Then how could I use this to store rice? It's a burial jar!" Yang Bo said.

"Get rid of it! How dare you bring such a dirty thing into the room!" Luo Yaohua immediately exclaimed.