Chapter 55

Update Time: March 30, 2013

Zhang Yang's attention was no longer on the Guanyin statue, even though it was a national treasure, a masterpiece that countless people dreamed of. His thoughts were now entirely focused on his eyes.

What had just happened was truly astonishing; the red color on the statue had almost blinded his eyes.

"Brother Meng, which dynasty is this statue from?" Zhang Yang asked.

Meng Fei smiled and said, "After my detailed research, it's from the Yuan Dynasty, over 700 years ago."

"Over 700 years!" Zhang Yang exclaimed.

No wonder it emitted such a strong light. But why was it red, not yellow or green? What secret was hidden here? Without any leads, Zhang Yang thought for a moment and decided to put his worries aside. He would think about it later. If he continued to act strangely, Meng Fei might notice, so it was better to be cautious.

"Brother Meng, I've seen your treasures, and they are indeed excellent. However, this matter is significant, and I need to think about it. I'll go back today and come to see you another day. You know, my girlfriend is upset, and I need to comfort her. Anyway, I know where your shop is, so it will be easier to find you in the future," Zhang Yang said.

Meng Fei smiled and said, "No problem. By the way, here's my business card. Give me your phone number, and I'll let you know when there are events. You won't understand the incredible profits until you experience it firsthand. As for the girl, brother, let me give you some advice. Women need to be pampered. Buy a small gift, say a few nice words, and it will be fine. In the end, you'll have the final say, so there's no need to argue with them."

Zhang Yang said, "Understood, thank you, Brother Meng. I didn't expect you to know so much about women. Well, no need to see me off. Just take good care of your treasures! I wouldn't feel at ease if they were left out."

Meng Fei wanted to see Zhang Yang off and build a closer relationship, but he was uneasy about leaving the Guanyin statue. He apologized, "Brother, I'm sorry. This Guanyin statue is my treasure. I can't focus on anything else until it's properly stored."

Zhang Yang laughed and said, "Alright, we'll talk another day."

After leaving, Zhang Yang quickened his pace toward his car. What he most wanted to do now was go home and think about what had happened today. Today was the day when the biggest changes occurred after he gained his ability, far exceeding his expectations. His mind was in turmoil.

Back home, Zhang Yang sat in front of his computer and recorded everything that had happened from the beginning to the end of the day. Only by writing it down could he avoid any mishaps. The human brain is a strange thing; over time, you only remember the general idea of what happened, and many details are often hidden in the specifics. Therefore, he needed to record everything that happened today and slowly recall the reasons.

As he looked at the notes on his computer, Zhang Yang's breathing gradually calmed down.

The aura hidden in the jade seemed to extend the duration of his ability. Although he hadn't done a specific count, he had used his ability for nearly half an hour, and it hadn't disappeared yet, indicating that this evolution was long-term.

As for the antiques, the yellowish glow from the Tianhuang stone seal was very faint, and it was only about a hundred years old, suggesting that his eyes could only roughly estimate the age. The items in the shop showed no reaction, likely because they were all fakes.

The Guanyin statue, however, emitted a strong red glow, indicating that the older the antique, the deeper the color, and the stronger the hidden aura.

Of course, specific situations required specific analysis, and this was just an initial understanding.

To determine the exact relationship between colors and the age of antiques, he needed to keep detailed records and see more artifacts.

Zhang Yang marked "100 years" next to the light yellow and "700 years" next to the red, regardless of whether it was accurate or not, just to record it for now.

After recalling everything, Zhang Yang looked at Meng Fei's name and sneered. He put a cross next to it. Meng Fei definitely had ulterior motives. Who would reveal their most valuable items to a stranger on the first day? Moreover, the origin of the Guanyin statue was definitely questionable. When he mentioned the farmer, Meng Fei's eyes flickered, and his hands clenched into fists, indicating that there was a hidden story.

If the farmer was a tomb raider, would he be easily deceived by a young Meng Fei? If he was just a regular farmer who found the item, would he have only one? According to Meng Fei, he was originally just a shop assistant, but after obtaining the Guanyin statue, his luck changed, and he made a fortune. Was his luck really that good, or did the farmer sell him other items?

If the farmer did sell him other items, why would Meng Fei hide it?

Forget it, Meng Fei's affairs were none of his business. He shouldn't think too much about it. If Meng Fei ever tried to trap him, this might be a breakthrough. But as long as Meng Fei didn't deceive him, he would pretend to know nothing.

What was important was Duan Fei. He hadn't contacted Duan Fei today, so Duan Fei must be worried. However, fishing requires patience. He wasn't in a hurry, and Duan Fei had just arrived in the capital, so he wouldn't leave so quickly. Adjusting Duan Fei's expectations would be more beneficial for his next plan.

After sorting everything out, Zhang Yang sighed in relief and lay down on the sofa.

As soon as he lay down, Zhang Yang reflexively sat up. Right, he hadn't tested his eyes after absorbing the aura from the Guanyin statue. What changes had occurred after absorbing so much aura?

Thinking about this, Zhang Yang sat up straight, closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, he found that the dizziness caused by absorbing the aura from the Tianhuang stone had disappeared. It seemed that the dizziness was due to the small amount of aura, which was only enough for one eye, causing visual imbalance. The aura from the Guanyin statue was sufficient for both eyes to absorb and evolve, so the dizziness was gone.

Looking at ordinary things, Zhang Yang noticed details he had never seen before. Everything had a faint glow, which was very subtle and white, so he had never noticed it before.

The yellow glow indicated a certain age, while the white glow proved that the items in the room were modern.

Realizing this, Zhang Yang felt even happier. His ability was the foundation of his power, and as long as he continued to evolve, his abilities would grow. Absorbing the aura from antiques allowed his eyes to initially determine their age.

Would absorbing the aura from jade increase his sensitivity to jade? Could he sense the presence of jade just by looking at the surface?

Thinking about this, Zhang Yang couldn't wait to go to the Lido Gem Company and test it again.

However, he knew he couldn't do that. Since Meng Fei could hang around there and deceive customers, he must have some connection with the Lido Gem Company. If he went there now, Meng Fei might get the news. His lie would be exposed, and he would be at a disadvantage. It was better to wait until tomorrow.

After thinking this through, Zhang Yang sat in the living room and used his X-ray vision to look around.

Oh, the neighbors were a married couple, and they were at it in broad daylight, without fear of exhaustion.

This room was empty. Judging by the furnishings, it belonged to a woman. Strange, he hadn't seen anyone since he moved in.

Upstairs, damn, no wonder there was always noise. There's a kid!

What about downstairs?

Zhang Yang looked down at the room below, and his body froze. His eyes were fixed, and a certain part of his body rose! His breathing also quickened!