nagpurpolice Chapter 6 Obtaining the Mysterious Jade Again
Chapter 6 Obtaining the Mysterious Jade Again
"You've actually mastered the basics of kung fu!"
When Zheng Yuanpei turned around, his gaze was like lightning.
He glanced at Fang Shuwen from head to toe, a hint of surprise in his voice.
But it was just one glance.
Although it is difficult for ordinary people to practice martial arts, there are always some lucky ones who manage to get started.
This is not unusual; there are many examples every year.
"The old man has a discerning eye."
Fang Shuwen readily admitted it.
This old man is probably quite skilled in martial arts; I must have noticed that when he pulled him away.
The two quickly arrived on the second floor.
The corridor was carpeted in dark red, and several ink paintings of landscapes hung on the walls. A faint scent of sandalwood wafted in the air.
Occasionally, a waitress in a cheongsam would walk by carrying a tea tray.
Zheng Yuanpei pushed open the door to the innermost private room and went in first.
The private room was quite large, with a carved wooden window facing the street, through which the afternoon sun streamed in.
In the center of the room stood a huanghuali chess table, on which lay an unfinished game.
The black and red chess pieces are scattered about, just like the game the two played on the street yesterday until the very end.
On the small tea table next to the chessboard, there were two celadon covered bowls.
The tea was no longer steaming, indicating that someone had been here before.
It seems they're studying this game of chess.
"sit."
Zheng Yuanpei sat down at one end of the chessboard, rested his cane against the back of his chair, and gestured for Fang Shuwen to sit opposite him.
Fang Shuwen placed the cloth bag at his feet and sat down as instructed.
He glanced at the chessboard and got a sense of what was going on.
"Old man, you've got quite an addiction," Fang Shuwen couldn't help but say.
"Stop talking nonsense."
Zheng Yuanpei snorted and picked up a black horse.
"I pondered this for half the night. Your chess moves seem unremarkable at first glance, but they are full of hidden dangers."
"I was not convinced by yesterday's loss. Let's have another match today, and I'll see if you can still win."
Fang Shuwen did not rush to accept the challenge.
He came here today not to play chess, but to inquire about the alien species.
He glanced at the unfinished game on the table, then looked up at Zheng Yuanpei, and began to speak slowly and deliberately:
"Sir, playing chess is fine. But before we start, I'd like to ask you something."
Zheng Yuanpei was about to make a move when he heard this, paused, and looked up at him: "What is it? Ask away."
"Where did you get that piece of jade from yesterday?"
Fang Shuwen thought for a moment and then asked.
"I bought it!" Zheng Yuanpei said matter-of-factly.
finished,
He leaned back in his chair, a look of curiosity appearing on his aged face.
"Why are you asking about this strange jade? Do you want to win another one?"
A mysterious jade?
It's yet another new name.
However, the old man's answer was quite unexpected.
I bought it.
However, I thought about it for a moment.
Grandpa Zheng is right; it's normal for things to be bought.
"Could you tell me, sir, why this jade is called 'mysterious jade'?" Fang Shuwen then asked.
"Hehe, let's play chess first. We'll talk after we win!"
Zheng Yuanpei acted as if he hadn't heard, picked up the black horse, and placed it steadily on the chessboard.
"Let's play chess, let's play chess. Why are you asking so many questions? Whatever it is, we'll talk after the game!"
Fang Shuwen looked at the old man in blue opposite him, feeling both amused and exasperated.
This old man is really addicted to chess.
But then I realized that I obviously wouldn't see Guo Ziming today.
Besides, even if they did meet, that guy would need time to gather information, and it might not even be reliable.
So, it's better to play chess with the old man.
It would be best to win another piece of the mysterious jade from him.
.......
An hour later.
Fang Shuwen once again moved the chariot to the fifth rank, and checked the game.
Then he lifted his hands off the table and looked at the old man.
"It's not running anymore, it's not running anymore!"
Zheng Yuanpei tossed the black general in his hand onto the chessboard, and the piece rolled twice before stopping.
He leaned back in his chair, his face full of despair, and waved his hand.
"Ask whatever you want, kid."
Fang Shuwen smiled slightly and slowly picked up the chess pieces from the chessboard one by one and put them back into the chess jar.
Only after he finished picking them up did he raise his eyes.
"Grandpa, you just said that the jade was bought. Could you tell me where you bought it? Also, you call it 'mysterious jade,' is there any significance to that name?"
"Oh, right, what happened to the corpses of those strange demons?"
.......
Another hour passed.
Fang Shuwen now possessed another piece of mysterious jade.
It turned out that after he found out about the affiliation and the strange demon from the old man,
The old man seemed unconvinced and became interested again, insisting on playing a few more rounds.
And then, they lost again.
"This trip was totally worth it!"
He weighed the second piece of strange jade he had just won in his hand.
It's slightly smaller than yesterday's, but the quality seems better.
He didn't absorb it immediately, but put it in his schoolbag.
This trip was definitely worthwhile.
According to Grandpa Zheng, there are two types of mysterious jade.
One type is naturally occurring, with its origin unknown.
Another type is artificially synthesized.
The bones, flesh, and heart's blood of a newly deceased demon can be sealed using a special method to forge a new piece of mysterious jade.
As for the whereabouts of the demon's corpse, the old man explained it clearly.
They will basically be acquired by the National Martial Arts Academy and used to refine the Mysterious Jade.
Then, it will be available for sale at the martial arts museum.
Depending on the level of value, the price ranges from twenty or thirty silver dollars to hundreds or thousands of silver dollars.
"So, for now, the only option is to buy it at a martial arts school."
"But the problem is, we don't have that much money! And we don't even know if we can directly absorb energy from the alien demons!"
Fang Shuwen thought for a moment, put aside his thoughts for the time being, went down the stairs, and prepared to leave Wenxuan Pavilion.
He walked out along the dark red carpeted corridor, and just as he reached the stairwell, he saw a young girl enter the Wenxuan Pavilion hall.
The girl was wearing a crimson dress, and her long, beautiful legs were covered with white socks.
A light blue silk scarf was wrapped around her neck, and her long, ink-black hair fell naturally.
She was dressed like a wealthy young lady.
"Hiss, it's this little wench!"
Fang Shuwen frowned unnaturally.
This woman was the rich girl whose buttocks the original owner had pinched.
I never expected to run into you here today.
What bad luck!
The initial joy of acquiring another piece of mysterious jade and gathering information along the way quickly faded.
after all,
The original owner was knocked unconscious by the gang member who tried to help him because of this girl, which led to his transmigration.
Therefore,
Seeing this woman now, my mood is naturally not good.
"It's you!"
"What are you doing here? Who let you in!"
While Fang Shuwen was pondering, the girl had already walked up the stairs.
Upon seeing Fang Shuwen, her delicate and pretty face instantly turned frosty.
He gritted his teeth inwardly, thinking to himself, "How did I end up running into this scoundrel here!"
What bad luck, what bad luck!
I should have just gone home and not come to continue dissecting the chess game with Grandpa.
"What, do you own this place? I can't come here!"
Fang Shuwen snorted coldly, his face looking very unpleasant.
But he didn't intend to get entangled with this wealthy woman whose background was clearly not simple.
However, the only way to get downstairs is through the stairs in front of you.
He had no reason to back down.
After saying that, he stepped down.
Upon seeing this, the rich girl couldn't help but take a few steps back, covering her bottom with her hands, looking terrified.
"You, you stay away! Or, or I'll have someone beat you up!"
"Ha, who would be interested in you with your flat front and flat back?"
Fang Shuwen gave a disdainful snort, strode down the stairs, and quickly disappeared outside the Wenxuan Pavilion.
At that moment, the girl realized what was happening.
"What?! That country bumpkin dares to laugh at my figure! He's completely blind!"
Women's focus often differs from men's.
She had acted as if she was afraid of being bullied, but when Fang Shuwen dismissed her with disdain, she thought the other person had no taste!
The rich girl stomped her foot angrily and then walked towards the innermost room on the second floor.
Meanwhile, in the shadows on the other side of the second floor.
Liu Mang's gaze slowly returned from the entrance of Wenxuan Pavilion.
"Fang Shuwen, you're really something, you managed to sneak in."
"You want to find Young Master Guo? Don't blame me for being ruthless!"