Chapter 9

"Is there any way to restore or improve the body's data? As an appraisal system, I can't just stand by and watch a great appraiser become so weak," Chen Yi cursed the system and then asked with a mournful face.

"Body data restoration and improvement suggestions: 1. Strengthen exercise, do 100 push-ups and run 5 kilometers every day. Persist for a month to increase one point of strength, one point of speed, and one point of toughness."

"2. Re-whitewash and appraise using a high-level appraisal technique or appraisal talisman. The higher the level, the lower the chance of appraising low-quality data, and the higher the chance of appraising high-quality data."

"3. Complete tasks. The system will occasionally release tasks to improve physical attributes. After completing them, you can gain body data points. Since the host's current body data is severely below average, you can get an extra data point each time you complete a task."

"So, if I keep exercising every day, it will take me 45 months to restore my strength to a level that is still below average. Completing tasks, one data point at a time, I estimate I need to complete hundreds of tasks to regain my original body," Chen Yi calculated these methods and said angrily. With his current strength, doing one push-up would be difficult. His speed is only 15, so running 5 kilometers would probably take a whole day.

And completing tasks, he had only completed two in the past couple of days. Who knows when he would fully recover.

Only the second option, "Re-whitewash appraisal, I don't believe my luck is that bad. If I can't appraise high-quality data once, I'll do it twice, and if twice doesn't work, I'll do it three times. I'll start whitewashing now," Chen Yi shouted angrily.

"Sorry, after the host binds the system, you can use the whitewash appraisal once for free. The next time will require 500 appraisal points. You currently have 3 appraisal points, and you need 497 more points to whitewash."

"Go and greet your ancestors for eighty generations." Chen Yi patted his head and fell down helplessly.

"Besides completing tasks, how else can I get appraisal points?" Chen Yi said, feeling like crying. He didn't realize that the appraisal points, which he previously thought were useless, were the key to his recovery.

"Appraisal points are the most important part of the appraisal system. They can be used to buy various items and learn higher-level appraisal techniques and repair techniques. Besides completing tasks, you can also get appraisal points by appraising items, specifically antiques and cultural relics."

"Conditions: You need to touch the antique or cultural relic with your own hands. The system will absorb its spiritual energy and grant corresponding appraisal points based on the energy. The minimum value of the item must be 500,000 RMB, otherwise, you won't get any appraisal points."

After reading all these restrictions, Chen Yi scratched his head, "Ah, I will definitely come back."

"Damn, even squeezing toothpaste can fall on the ground." In the bathroom, Chen Yi's angry shouts echoed, followed by various curses at the system.

With slow steps, Chen Yi set off for Haoyang Antique City. What usually took him five minutes to walk up the stairs now took nearly ten minutes with his speed of 15.

Looking at the time, Chen Yi smiled bitterly and gave up the idea of taking the bus. With his current speed, he wouldn't be able to get on or off the bus, and he might even get stuck in the door. Therefore, he had to call a taxi.

At the antique city, Chen Yi walked into the Treasure Hall with a weak step, leaning against the door and panting heavily. Liu Han, who was sitting in the hall, saw him and walked over, puzzled, "Xiao Yi, what's wrong? Why are you so weak?"

"Someone... Uncle Liu, I couldn't sleep well last night for some reason," Chen Yi subconsciously wanted to say he was whitewashed but quickly corrected himself, still speaking weakly.

Liu Han suddenly thought of something and smiled knowingly, "Xiao Yi, men have certain things to deal with. I understand, but you're still young, so be careful. Overdoing it can be very harmful to your health."

He thought Chen Yi had sent some money home after receiving the 5,000 RMB reward and then used the remaining money to satisfy his physiological needs. Just looking at his current weak state, he could tell.

Chen Yi looked at Liu Han's mischievous smile and realized what he was thinking. He hurriedly defended himself, "Uncle Liu, I didn't..."

"Alright, don't argue. I understand. This is a personal privacy issue. Come in and have a cup of tea to rest. You look so weak," Liu Han interrupted Chen Yi and gave him a knowing look.

Chen Yi looked at Liu Han with a mix of frustration and helplessness, then smiled helplessly and walked into the store slowly. Damn, impotence and premature ejaculation are not the real issues; the real pain is something you can't tell others.

Liu Han smiled and followed Chen Yi, sighing. A healthy young man was now in such a state. Indeed, the word 'lust' is a double-edged sword.

"Come, Xiao Yi, this is high-quality Pu'er tea, which has strong nourishing and strengthening effects. Drink more, and you'll probably recover by tomorrow," Liu Han said with concern, brewing a large pot of Pu'er tea for Chen Yi.

Chen Yi had no choice but to drink slowly. Forget about tomorrow; with the appraisal points, he would probably be like this for a month or two. Strength was not a big issue since he didn't do physical labor, but his speed of 15 was like a turtle's. If a customer came to the store, he would probably scare them to death with his slow speed.

"Xiao Yi, you've been here for over a month. You should have a good understanding of the antique business. What do you think?" Liu Han asked, sitting next to Chen Yi with a smile.

"Yes, Uncle Liu, the biggest feeling is that without any discernment and experience, it's impossible to survive in the antique business," Chen Yi said, deeply moved.

Even with the appraisal system, without experience and discernment, he still bought some fakes yesterday. Fortunately, Mr. Wang gave him a great deal. He was thinking that the bank transfer might have a delay, and his family should have received the 28,000 RMB by now.

Liu Han nodded and patted Chen Yi's shoulder, "Yes, good. At least you understand the depth of this industry. People say the digital market is deep, but the antique business is even deeper."

"Without discernment, don't even think about finding a good deal. Being able to avoid buying fakes and not losing a lot of money is already a blessing. Like me, if I hadn't been reminded by you yesterday, I would have lost 180,000 RMB. That painting, which only had the form but not the spirit, was worth at most 10,000 to 20,000 RMB. If it were a genuine Qi Baishi, it would be worth 300,000 RMB, and people would fight over it. This is a matter of discernment and skill."

"Having skill, you can find good deals and avoid being cheated. Without skill, you can only observe more, learn more, and not rush to buy. There are no shortcuts in the antique business. Only through continuous learning and exposure to antiques can you accumulate experience and improve your discernment."

Liu Han seemed deeply moved by yesterday's incident and continued to narrate the hardships of the antique business to Chen Yi.

"Ha ha, I'm talking too much. Xiao Yi, you've been here for a month, so you should have a good understanding of antiques. Tomorrow, I'll give you some books to read and think about. If you have any questions, come to me. Once you're well-trained, I'll be more relaxed," Liu Han patted Chen Yi's shoulder again and said with a smile.

"Yes, Uncle Liu, I understand," Chen Yi said with a bitter expression, enduring Liu Han's heavy hand. In his previous body, such a heavy pat wouldn't have been a problem, but now, with all his data below 30, he felt like he could be blown away by the wind.

Seeing Chen Yi's bitter expression, Liu Han smiled, "You look so worried. Pu'er tea is bitter, but only by enduring the bitterness can you taste the sweetness."

Just as he was speaking, an elderly woman in simple clothes walked into the store, looked around, hesitated, and then came in.

Liu Han saw this and said to Chen Yi with a smile, "Xiao Yi, we have a customer. Go and greet her. She looks like she's selling a family heirloom. Be careful and see if she's a fraud... Forget it, you look so weak, just sit and rest. I'll take care of it." He shook his head and stood up to greet the customer.

"Welcome to the Treasure Hall, madam. Are you here to buy or sell something?" Liu Han greeted her politely. In the antique business, it's important not to judge people by their appearance. Some people might look ordinary but could have valuable heirlooms.

The elderly woman looked a bit scared, hesitated, and then said, "I... I'm not buying. I'm here to sell something. My child is sick, and we have no money. I have a family heirloom. Can you tell me if it's valuable?"

Liu Han nodded and smiled. The elderly woman clearly didn't know much about the business and revealed her situation right away. Whether she was a fraud or not would depend on the item.

"Madam, please sit. Let's take a look at your item. We'll definitely give you a fair price. Maybe this item can help cure your child's illness," Liu Han said with a warm smile, making the elderly woman sit opposite him. He prepared to ask Chen Yi to serve tea but saw his weak state and cursed softly, serving the tea himself.

Chen Yi looked at Liu Han's eyes helplessly. Do you think I want to be like this? I was tricked by the system into being whitewashed. I need to recover my body as soon as possible, or living each day will be a struggle.

"I'm not thirsty. This is my family heirloom. Here, let you see it. This item has been in our family since I was born, passed down from my grandfather," the elderly woman said nervously, taking out a cloth bag from her chest and unfolding it layer by layer.

Seeing the multiple layers, Liu Han smiled. People from the countryside often wrap their valuables this way, whether it's jewelry or a few hundred RMB.

When the cloth bag was opened, the item inside was revealed. Chen Yi watched closely, curious to see what kind of family heirloom the elderly woman would bring out. Without the appraisal system, he was already curious about finding good deals, and now with the powerful appraisal system and 28 appraisal talismans, he felt a sense of satisfaction.

The item looked like a gourd-shaped object with some carvings on it and was purple. However, it looked like it was made of a mineral, not jade, with no luster and a very dull appearance.

Chen Yi looked at his 28 appraisal talismans and resisted the urge to use one, deciding to hear Liu Han's opinion first.

"Madam, please have a cup of tea and rest. I'll take a good look at this item. If it's valuable, we'll definitely buy it. Don't worry," Liu Han said, frowning as he looked at the item. He then took out a magnifying glass, sat next to Chen Yi, and placed the gourd-shaped object on the table to examine it closely.

After a while, he played with the item in his hands and shook his head slightly, "Uncle Liu, what do you think? It doesn't look like jade to me."

"Xiao Yi, it's not jade. I can't tell what it is, but it feels like a mineral, probably made from crystal," Liu Han said to Chen Yi in a low voice, puzzled. He wasn't sure what it was but guessed it wasn't valuable.

Seeing Liu Han's uncertain expression, Chen Yi blinked. Although Liu Han's skill was a bit low, he could usually identify most items. Chen Yi was considering whether to use an appraisal talisman.

At that moment, a familiar laugh came from the door, "Ha ha, Mr. Liu, you're busy. Hey, this elderly woman, didn't I tell you that your item is made of low-quality mineral and isn't valuable? Why are you trying to cheat Mr. Liu again?"

The person who entered was none other than Mr. Wang from the neighboring Jade轩. He greeted Liu Han and walked into the store, then saw the elderly woman and the gourd in Liu Han's hand, and said mockingly.

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