Chapter 44

"Xiao Su, do you really have such confidence in meteorite collecting? Aren't you afraid of losing everything?"

Zhao Zhengshan looked at Su Xiaofan with some confusion. His thinking and behavior were still somewhat old-fashioned, always feeling that antiques passed down by ancestors were the true path of collecting.

"Uncle Zhao, I just said, I entered the field late, and all the good things have been collected by you guys. No matter how hard I try, I can't catch up with you."

Su Xiaofan said seriously, "Meteorite collecting is still in its early stages, and it's basically a blank slate in the country. If I start now, and if it can become a major category in the future, it won't be any worse than collecting antiques."

Su Xiaofan was serious about collecting meteorites. Without mentioning other things, the fact that meteorites can be absorbed by the repair system alone means that Su Xiaofan has to search for meteorites all over the world.

"Zhengshan, don't worry about Xiao Su. Let him try. Young people are not afraid of failure."

Jing Shizhen said to Su Xiaofan, "You've already started with a good batch of meteorites from me...

But you still need to find more meteorites to enrich your collection. It's best to form a few series, like iron meteorites, stony meteorites, and the rare lunar meteorites and volcanic meteorites, etc."

"Once your collection is rich, when the meteorite collecting craze starts in the country, others who want to buy meteorites will think of you first. The benefits of a monopoly don't need much explanation, right?"

"I understand, Uncle Jing. I'll go around the world..."

Su Xiaofan spoke nicely, but in his heart, he was complaining. He was just using meteorite collecting as a cover to get the meteorites that can be absorbed. No matter how expensive the meteorites are, they can't compare to the repair value in his mind.

Thinking about the prices of these meteorites, Su Xiaofan felt a bit of a headache. Just finding three absorbable meteorites cost him over 16 million yuan.

Relying solely on buying meteorites with money, Su Xiaofan felt, wasn't very reliable. Even if he could repair some valuable antiques in a short time, he didn't dare to act frequently, as that would certainly attract attention.

So Su Xiaofan really planned to search for meteorites himself. Now, he could easily find the landing points of meteorites on the internet, and with the precise recognition of the repair system, as long as the landing point had meteorites, they wouldn't escape his grasp.

"Xiao Su, professionals do professional things. I think you should focus on collecting, and leave the searching for meteorites to meteorite hunters."

Jing Shizhen gave Su Xiaofan a piece of advice. Searching for meteorites is not a simple task. It requires overcoming harsh natural environments and the ability to identify meteorites.

Of course, more importantly, it also requires some good luck. Otherwise, you might step on a meteorite and not even notice it.

"Uncle Jing, I want to buy, but I don't have the money anymore."

Su Xiaofan said dejectedly. Making 16 million yuan in one day was a highlight of his life, but after just two hours, the money wasn't his anymore. The feeling of a roller coaster ride was intense.

"To be a meteorite hunter, you first need to learn how to survive in the wild."

Jing Shizhen pondered for a moment, then took a piece of paper from the Jingxin Hall and wrote a number on it, saying, "Here, I'll give you a phone number. If you have time, stay in Beijing for two months and get some training. It will reduce the risk of accidents in the future."

Although he didn't know what Su Xiaofan was really up to, Jing Shizhen could see that the kid was indeed planning to search for meteorites, and he didn't mind giving him some help.

"Okay, thank you, Uncle Jing." Su Xiaofan nodded and took the paper from Jing Shizhen.

Su Xiaofan knew he was just an ordinary person, and his luck in recent years hadn't been very good.

Although he had the repair system in his mind, Su Xiaofan didn't think he had become the main character, so the professional training Jing Shizhen suggested was indeed necessary.

"Boss, I've brought everything over, but some procedures need to be handled first."

While they were chatting, Liu Zangjing had already brought the painting Zhao Zhengshan bought and Su Xiaofan's meteorites from the warehouse.

The long sandalwood box should contain the painting "Wanfu Laichao Tu" by Dachen, and the silver password box might contain the meteorites Su Xiaofan needed.

Although he was eager, Su Xiaofan knew it wasn't the time to absorb the meteorites. He couldn't show his eagerness and had to wait until the procedures were completed to check his meteorites.

Jingxin Hall's efficiency was something Su Xiaofan had experienced before.

While they were drinking tea and chatting, the staff had already completed the contract and all the procedures. All that was left was for Su Xiaofan and Zhao Zhengshan to sign and stamp.

After Su Xiaofan signed the contract, a staff member opened the silver password box to let Su Xiaofan verify the meteorites.

Seeing the solar storm energy factor meteorite, Su Xiaofan felt a strong urge to absorb it. Suppressing his impulse, he closed the box.

The box was a gift from Jingxin Hall, made by an internationally renowned security company.

After recording Su Xiaofan's fingerprint, only he could open the password box, which also had a built-in GPS system to help locate it if stolen.

The long sandalwood box Zhao Zhengshan held was also quite valuable, and Jingxin Hall's attention to detail was impeccable.

Of course, Jing Shizhen could make at least a 40% profit from the painting, so giving Zhao Zhengshan a gold-inlaid box was a small matter.

There was a small issue with the transfer. Su Xiaofan's card could receive unlimited money but had a daily limit of 1.5 million yuan for outgoing transfers.

Fortunately, it was not yet 5 PM, and there was a bank near Liulichang. With his ID, Su Xiaofan went to the bank to complete the transfer.

"Let's go, I'll treat you to a meal today."

Seeing the transaction completed, Jing Shizhen was in a good mood.

Large transactions like today's were not common at Jingxin Hall.

Jingxin Hall's most active trading periods were usually during the autumn and spring auctions, where the value of antiques could be maximized.

Although Su Xiaofan wanted to return to his place and absorb the meteorites in the password box, he couldn't refuse the elder's invitation to dinner.

Su Xiaofan and Zhao Zhengshan left their items at Jingxin Hall and had a hotpot meal at Donglai Shun in Liulichang. However, Su Xiaofan was a bit distracted during the meal.

Perhaps because of the large expense, Jing Shizhen didn't let them take a taxi back. Instead, a business car from Jingxin Hall took them to the guesthouse in Yanjing.

"Xiao Su, when are you planning to return to Luochuan?" Before entering his room, Zhao Zhengshan called out to Su Xiaofan.

Su Xiaofan thought for a moment and said, "I'll stay a few more days. It's my first time in Yanjing, and there are many places I haven't visited yet."

"I'm leaving tomorrow, and I was hoping you'd come with me."

Zhao Zhengshan waved the sandalwood box and said, "I'm not comfortable carrying this thing. I just sent a message to my family, and the company's car will take me back to Luochuan tomorrow."

Even with a billion yuan in assets, 80 million was still a significant amount, especially for Zhao Zhengshan, who was not involved in the family business. This money was almost all he had.

"I'll stay a few more days. It's not easy to come here."

Hearing that Zhao Zhengshan was leaving the next day, Su Xiaofan felt a bit relieved. Without Zhao Zhengshan, he would have more opportunities to find good deals.

As for the meteorites in the password box, Su Xiaofan wasn't worried at all. He would absorb them as soon as he got back to the room, and the rest would stay in the guesthouse's safe.

"Alright, if I leave early tomorrow, I won't say goodbye. We'll contact each other when we get back to Luochuan."

Zhao Zhengshan nodded. If he hadn't bought the painting, he would have stayed in Yanjing longer, but the painting was inconvenient to carry, so it was better to return as soon as possible.

"Okay, Uncle Zhao, have a good rest." Su Xiaofan responded and swiped his card to open the door.

Although he was physically exhausted from the day's activities, Su Xiaofan was mentally very energetic.

He threw the box on the bed and jumped on it, quickly opening the password box.

Jingxin Hall's work was meticulous. Each meteorite was wrapped in a black velvet bag to prevent them from colliding. Each bag had a note indicating the type and weight of the meteorite.

The smaller but more valuable meteorites were placed in exquisite jewelry boxes, showing their attention to detail.

On top of the password box was a note briefly explaining the precautions and storage methods for the meteorites.

Su Xiaofan glanced at it and learned that newly fallen meteorites should not be wiped or cleaned.

This is because all the substances attached to newly fallen meteorites have scientific value, whether it's cosmic dust, fresh fusion crust, or secondary materials formed when the meteorite landed on Earth.

"What use is this to me!"

Su Xiaofan pouted and threw the note aside. Even if he found a meteorite, he would first check if it could be absorbed, not caring about scientific research.

"Let's absorb the glass meteorite first."

Su Xiaofan took out the first glass meteorite he found that could be absorbed.

This meteorite weighed about 40-50 grams, about one or two ounces, with a glass-like luster, similar to the meteorite he had previously worn.

[Glass Meteorite: Absorbable, Absorb?]

Focusing on the meteorite in his hand, the information in his mind immediately appeared.

"Absorb!" Su Xiaofan thought.

In just a few seconds, the glass meteorite in Su Xiaofan's palm turned into a small pile of gray powder.

[Repair Value: 55 points!]

Seeing the information reappear in his mind, Su Xiaofan couldn't help but clench his fist, his face filled with excitement.

This seemingly unremarkable glass meteorite gave him 50 points of repair value, five times more than the yin sha stone he absorbed before.