Chapter 72

The voice was angry, and the volume was extremely loud. As soon as it was uttered, it thoroughly broke the calm of the scene, and many people began to curse along.

"What nonsense! Using an Inferno Blade to pass off as something special? Do you think we are all fools in the Golden Jade Hall? Get out of Donglin City!"

"Too much! The Golden Jade Hall is definitely a dishonest merchant, using the lowest-grade spirit weapon to deceive people. This is unforgivable!"

"Get out of Donglin City! Our Donglin City does not welcome such a deceitful merchant like the Golden Jade Hall!"

"Get out of Donglin City!"

Many ordinary people who were unaware of the situation also joined in the shouting.

It was no wonder they were disappointed. They had originally thought that the "world-renowned treasure sword" would be something magical, but who would have thought it was merely a very common Inferno Blade on the market? This was not just deception; it was treating them like monkeys!

Even the bosses of various merchant houses who came to investigate were surprised. The boss of the Golden Jade Hall didn't seem stupid, so why would he do such a self-destructive thing?

However, these important figures were all very shrewd and sensed that things might not be as simple as they seemed. Therefore, they did not get angry and maintained a cold, observant attitude.

If the Golden Jade Hall left Donglin City in disgrace due to the curses, it would mean one less competitor for them.

But what if it wasn't the case?

It was best not to comment until the matter was settled.

Wang Lin was also among the crowd, but unlike the other big shots, when he saw the Inferno Blade, he was stunned.

It wasn't because the blade was particularly magical, but because he had personally appraised it just the day before!

This was the Inferno Blade that Lin Xun had brought to the Stone Cauldron Hall to sell! Wang Lin was absolutely sure. At the time, he had noticed that the blade was indeed an Inferno Blade, but there was a unique aura within the blade that made it stand out.

Unfortunately, before Wang Lin could investigate further, he received an order from Mu Wansu to reject Lin Xun and the blade.

At the time, Wang Lin felt a bit reluctant, but Mu Wansu was firm, and he had no choice but to comply.

Who would have thought that just a day later, this Inferno Blade would appear in the Golden Jade Hall and be hyped up by the boss as a "world-renowned treasure sword"!

Wang Lin felt a bit frustrated when he thought about it. Now he was certain that the boss of the Golden Jade Hall was not an ordinary person and definitely not the dishonest merchant that everyone was calling him. If he dared to show the blade in public, it must be because the blade was different from other Inferno Blades and had some unique qualities!

What were those qualities?

Wang Lin felt even more curious despite his frustration.

The curses and insults continued, and the scene was becoming increasingly chaotic and out of control.

Standing on the high steps, Gu Liang had never experienced such a situation before. His face turned red with anger and委屈 (indignation).

These short-sighted people were cursing without knowing the full story, which was outrageous!

Gu Liang was about to speak up in defense, but his father, Gu Yanping, stopped him.

Gu Yanping remained calm and composed, as if the situation had no effect on him. However, his eyes were sharp and bright, scanning the crowd like knives. He said in a deep voice, "Whether it's true or not, and whether it can be called a 'world-renowned treasure sword,' we only need to appraise it."

Though he looked ordinary, his voice was like a thunderclap, instantly silencing the crowd. Many ordinary people felt their ears ringing and their blood surging, and their faces changed.

The atmosphere became quiet.

This guy has such strong spiritual energy cultivation; he is clearly a Spirit Gorge Realm expert!

Many cultivators were surprised, sensing Gu Yanping's extraordinary abilities. It was rare for a shop owner to have such cultivation.

His words had silenced the crowd, and Gu Liang couldn't help but admire him.

"May I ask, how do you plan to appraise it?" someone asked in a deep voice. This was a cultivator, with a faint aura of energy around him, clearly a formidable figure.

Gu Yanping smiled confidently and said, "It's simple. I know there are many peers here. We can invite them to observe and let them tell everyone the truth. This way, you won't doubt my intentions."

Many people nodded, agreeing that this was a good method.

At the same time, many eyes turned to different positions, where the bosses of various merchant houses stood, like Xiao Yuanzhong of the Treasure Gathering Hall and Wang Lin.

Wang Lin said first, "If that's the case, I will comply." He stepped forward.

Many people recognized Wang Lin, a well-known appraiser at the Stone Cauldron Hall. Having him appraise the Inferno Blade would be fair.

"I am also willing to observe and see what makes this 'world-renowned treasure sword' so special," said a friendly-looking, fat middle-aged man.

Xiao Yuanzhong of the Treasure Gathering Hall!

Seeing him step forward, the crowd became even more agitated.

"How can such a matter be without me from the Wu Family Merchant House?"

"Ha, I from the Chen Jinji also want to investigate and reveal the truth to everyone!"

Several more people stepped forward, all well-known figures in Donglin City.

Seeing this, the crowd was reassured, but they still wondered if this ordinary Inferno Blade really contained some shocking secret.

"Please wait a moment, and the truth will be revealed by our peers!"

Gu Yanping bowed to the crowd and then turned to lead Wang Lin, Xiao Yuanzhong, and others into the Golden Jade Hall.

Watching Gu Yanping's back as he led the way, except for Wang Lin, the others, like Xiao Yuanzhong, sneered inwardly. Want to use our hands to resolve the crisis?

Impossible!

As representatives of the major merchant houses in Donglin City, they naturally did not want to see another competitor. This was natural.

They had already decided that if the appraisal did not satisfy them, they would not hesitate to strike a blow and make the Golden Jade Hall disappear from Donglin City!

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Outside the Golden Jade Hall, the crowd was still dense, all waiting for a result.

Gu Liang stood at the entrance of the Golden Jade Hall, his heart pounding. He vaguely felt that his father's actions might be inappropriate. The peers from Donglin City would be happy to see the Golden Jade Hall's downfall and wouldn't help them.

However, his respect and confidence in his father kept him from losing his composure.

Time passed, and there was no movement inside the Golden Jade Hall, making the crowd impatient.

Just appraising an Inferno Blade, does it need so much time?

Just as the crowd was losing patience, there was finally some movement inside the Golden Jade Hall. The first to come out was Xiao Yuanzhong of the Treasure Gathering Hall.

His expression was dazed, his brows furrowed, and his usually kind face had a hint of shock and seriousness.

After Xiao Yuanzhong came out, he said nothing, pushed through the crowd with his guards, and hurriedly left in his carriage.

This scene left everyone stunned. What happened inside the Golden Jade Hall?

Soon, the bosses of Chen Jinji, Wu Family Merchant House, and others also came out, each with different expressions—some were grim, some were puzzled, and some were deep in thought.

Like Xiao Yuanzhong, they said nothing and left as soon as they came out.

Seeing this, many astute people in the crowd had a vague idea, but they couldn't be sure. Most people were confused: What was the result of the appraisal?

At this moment, Gu Yanping and Wang Lin came out side by side. The former was calm and smiling, while the latter was shaking his head and sighing.

"Who would have thought that in the end, it was the keen eye of the boss of the Golden Jade Hall that obtained a remarkable treasure," Wang Lin said with a hint of regret.

"Thank you for the praise, I am not worthy," Gu Yanping said with a smile, bowing.

"Ah."

Wang Lin sighed again. Just as he was about to leave, a voice from the crowd called out, "Brother Wang Lin, what was the result of the appraisal?"

This question drew everyone's attention.

Wang Lin, after a long silence, said, "It lives up to its name, worthy of the title 'world-renowned.'" With that, he turned and left.

This comment shocked the entire crowd, causing a commotion.

An ordinary Inferno Blade, could it really be called "world-renowned"?

Seeing the shock and confusion on everyone's faces, Gu Liang couldn't help but laugh, his anger and indignation dissipating, feeling very satisfied.

Gu Yanping, however, remained calm and composed, unperturbed by the situation, a rare display of self-control.

Clang!

A sound of a blade rang out, and Gu Yanping took out the Inferno Blade. The blade glowed with a wave of fiery light, brilliant and dazzling.

All eyes were drawn to the blade, eager to see what made it so special, worthy of the title "world-renowned."

"The secrets of this blade are hard to describe, but I can tell you that its power is 20% stronger than other Inferno Blades, comparable to a mid-grade human-level spirit weapon," Gu Yanping said confidently.

20% stronger!

This simple statement stunned many cultivators. They were experts and knew what it meant for a common low-grade human-level spirit weapon to have 20% more power.

Most importantly, this blade was still a low-grade human-level spirit weapon but had the power of a mid-grade human-level spirit weapon!

This was indeed rare, especially for such a common spirit weapon to have such unique power, truly worthy of the title "world-renowned."

In the entire empire, it would be hard to find another similar spirit weapon!

What was even more curious was who had crafted such a rare spirit blade?

An ordinary spirit pattern master couldn't achieve this. Even a spirit pattern grandmaster might be able to craft high-grade spirit weapons, but to create new power in a common low-grade human-level spirit weapon would be very difficult.

Could this spirit blade be the work of a spirit pattern grandmaster?

Only such a transcendent existence might have the creativity to craft a unique Inferno Blade.

Many people pondered this.

Unfortunately, they couldn't imagine that the creator of this Inferno Blade was merely a little-known spirit pattern apprentice, not even a spirit pattern master...

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PS: Thank you, Sister Ming, for your generous support.