Chapter 81

The so-called "over ten thousand hands," the principle is very simple: human touch brings vitality, and people are living beings with yang energy. After passing through ten thousand hands, the yang energy is abundant, which can resist all yin energy and even bring people back to life.

"Haha," Tang Zhendong laughed, "Of course, a fake one won't work, but a real one definitely will."

Old Ye was taken aback, "What? You can tell just by touching it? Do you have X-ray vision?"

"They are all made of copper, even X-ray vision wouldn't help."

Old Ye was even more puzzled, "Then how did you know?"

"There are many ways to forge ancient coins, and some are indeed very realistic. However, no matter how realistic they are, they are still forgeries. Ancient coins were cast using the sand casting method. What is the sand casting method? It involves using a mother coin to create a sand mold, and then using the sand mold to cast the coins. Real coins generally have a more compact and fine texture. Over time, they naturally develop a deep brown patina, making them appear mellow and soft. Forged coins, on the other hand, are usually cast with a more careless technique, resulting in a loose texture and a strong fiery appearance. Although the sand eyes and air holes on the surface may be polished, they never feel as smooth as natural wear."

"Another important point is that real coins are cast in whole boxes, with even pressure on the sand molds, resulting in consistent thickness. Fake coins, however, are cast from a single mother mold, and the thickness varies due to deformation. Of course, the edges and the square hole in the middle are also important factors in identifying authenticity."

"These things aside, the Five Emperors' Coins actually only depend on one thing: authenticity. The more worn they are, the more people they have passed through, and the more yang energy they have. The better the effect of summoning souls."

Tang Zhendong explained the knowledge and identification methods of coins to Old Ye as they walked, but suddenly a voice of approval came from behind, "Well said!"

Tang Zhendong turned around and saw an elderly man with white hair and beard, looking spirited, following behind them.

"Old sir, hello."

"You just said it very well. I didn't expect you to have such extensive knowledge of coins, and to understand the effects of the Five Emperors' Coins so well. It's rare, very rare."

"Old sir, if there's anything, please speak directly."

"Haha, nothing, nothing. I just heard your explanation of the Five Emperors' Coins and felt like I had met a kindred spirit. How about this, young friend, do you have time to come to my shop for a cup of tea?"

Tang Zhendong looked at the old man, who had a square face, white beard, and a ruddy complexion, wearing a spotless white Tang suit with his white hair combed back, giving him the appearance of a transcendent sage.

"That would be a bother!"

Tang Zhendong and Old Ye had nothing to do at the moment, having already bought the Five Emperors' Coins and waiting for Qian Wenchang's letter. It was a good time to do nothing.

The old man led Tang Zhendong and Old Ye back to an antique shop at the front of the antique street, named Rongbaozhai.

"Please come in, young friend."

The old man entered the shop and casually instructed the staff, "Brew a pot of tea." Then he turned to Tang Zhendong and Old Ye, "This is my small shop. My name is Rong, Rong Guiren. May I ask how you should be addressed?"

"Tang Zhendong, this is Ye Hai." Tang Zhendong introduced himself and Old Ye to the old man.

"Why are you so knowledgeable about the Five Emperors' Coins, young friend? May I ask what your profession is?"

"I am a feng shui master, hehe." Tang Zhendong didn't hide it. The old man, Rong Guiren, looked spirited and was clearly not an ordinary person. His face indicated great wealth and nobility. Since the old man had already introduced himself, it wouldn't be right to hide his own identity. Besides, Tang Zhendong hoped the old man could bring him some business.

"Hehe, as I expected. I saw that you have a remarkable face, not an ordinary person, and you are well-versed in feng shui and physiognomy."

"I am flattered by your praise, sir."

"Today, I happened to come to Haicheng and met you, hearing your excellent explanation of the Five Emperors' Coins. This must be fate."

"Hehe, meeting an old man with such a remarkable appearance is truly fate."

"Since we have met by chance, could you please look at my face or fortune?"

"Hehe, if I say it poorly, please forgive me."

"Feel free to speak."

"Your life palace is broad and full, indicating great wealth and nobility. Your career palace is upright and full, indicating success in your career and excellent future fortune. Your nose is high and straight, with a lustrous color, indicating wealth and longevity. Your fortune palace is full and bright, indicating great good fortune. However, your children palace has dry and sunken muscles, indicating a shallow connection with your children, who are far away. The left side of your face, which represents your son, has dry muscles, indicating that your son is in poor health. The right side, which represents your daughter, is sunken, indicating that you and your daughter are far apart."

"Well said!" Rong Guiren clapped first, "You are indeed not to be judged by appearance, truly remarkable."

"Sir, your praise is too much. This is just what the face shows, and I don't know if it's accurate. However, you are a person with deep good fortune, and I believe you will eventually be reunited with your daughter."

"Ah, thank you for your kind words, young friend."

Rong Guiren invited Tang Zhendong and Old Ye to have tea, "Have some tea, have some tea. This is top-grade Pu'er tea, it tastes quite good, try it."

"Good tea!" Since the old man had said so, Tang Zhendong couldn't ruin the mood by saying that the tea tasted no different from ordinary tea.

"I have a request, young friend, may I ask where you got the string of beads on your wrist?"

Tang Zhendong, hearing the old man ask about the string of seven-colored stones on his wrist, secretly praised the old man for being a connoisseur, "I bought it at a market."

"Oh? I wonder if you would be willing to transfer it to me? I will offer this price," Rong Guiren then extended one finger.

Tang Zhendong didn't understand what the finger represented, but he didn't want to know, as he had no intention of selling the string of beads.

"Young friend, you can consider it. The price I offer is not low, one million, how about that? If not, then two million?"

Tang Zhendong remained silent, and Rong Guiren raised the price significantly. Tang Zhendong didn't speak, and Rong Guiren doubled the price himself.

"Young friend, you can consider it. If not, I can offer more." Rong Guiren seemed very eager to get the string of beads, and the price he offered almost made Old Ye stagger.

Old Ye thought: Are you talking about RMB? It can't be yen, right? Mobile users, please visit http://m.piaotia.net

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