Apocalypse: I Have A Multiplier System - Chapter 56

Chapter 56: Chapter 56: Selling Antiques

The woman who owned the stone stepped forward with confidence and handed it over to the stone cutter.

Everyone’s eyes were glued to the stone cutter as he began his work, carefully slicing into the rough exterior.

As the first layer was peeled away, there was nothing but ordinary rock.

“Ah! Sh*t! Looks like there truly is no jade! Can I still switch my side?” A person from the left side held his head in frustration.

“Hey don’t be funny! Just stay where you are. No need to come here.” Another person from the right side scolded.

The crowd murmured in agreement, feeling more certain that those who stood on the right side made the correct choice.

However, Su Jiyai remained calm, her eyes steady on the stone. She trusted the system’s scan completely.

The stone cutter continued, and soon enough, a sliver of green began to appear.

“There is jade in the stone.” The stone cutter said in an excited voice.

The woman who owned those stones was thrilled.

However, the people on the right side still hoped that they were right and said,

“Who knows if that is jade or just a small outer layer of green?”

“Yeah! I have seen many times, that a small layer of green appears and after that, it is announced that the stone is empty!”

“Exactly!”

As the stone cutter removed another layer, the green hue deepened, and a collective gasp echoed through the crowd. The green wasn’t fading; it was getting more vibrant and solid.

“That’s not just an outer layer,” someone in the crowd murmured. “That’s real jade!”

The stone cutter stopped for a moment to examine the stone more closely. His hands trembled slightly as he held the piece up for everyone to see.

“Ladies and gentlemen,” he announced, his voice filled with awe, “this is high-quality jade!”

The right side of the crowd erupted in groans and curses as they realized they had lost the bet.

Soon the stone was cut open and a high-quality jade emerged.

The right side of people handed their money one by one with reluctance. Some even tried to run away, however the tall man easily stopped them and only let them go when he got the money.

The ratio was 1:4 and Su Jiyai earned 30,000 yuan. She originally didn’t have 10,000 yuan. However, the tall man didn’t know about that and handed 30,000 yuan to Su Jiyai.

The tall man handed over the winnings with a resigned sigh, but he couldn’t help but ask, “How did you know? You’re not a regular here, are you?”

Su Jiyai accepted the money gracefully and simply smiled. “Let’s just say, sometimes you have to trust your instincts.”

With the 30,000 yuan in her hand, Su Jiyai asked the system,

“System, can you scan the market for anyone selling items of high value but at a significantly lower price?” she asked quietly.

She needs to raise money as soon as possible. The more money she has, the more resources can be bought.

It was already night and she only had 18 hours left.

[Scanning… Found one. A vendor on the east side of the market is selling a rare antique piece that is grossly undervalued. The estimated value is 15,000 yuan, but it’s being sold for 2,000 yuan.]

She quickly made her way to the vendor on the east side of the market.

The stall was small and unassuming, with various trinkets and old items spread across the table.

Among them was the antique the system had identified—an ordinary-looking necklace. The necklace looked a bit rusty too.

Su Jiyai approached the vendor, trying to hide her excitement as she eyed the rusty necklace.

To an untrained eye, it seemed like a worthless piece of junk, but the system had assured her it was a rare antique worth much more than its current price.

She picked up a bracelet beside the necklace and asked,

“Boss, how much is this worth?”

The vendor looked at Su Jiyai with a lazy expression,

“5000 yuan.”

Su Jiyai placed the bracelet back and picked up an ancient-looking plate.

“How much is this worth?”

“7000 yuan.”

“Ah? Why so expensive? Is there anything cheap? That looks ancient and can be given to someone as a gift?”

The vendor ignored Su Jiyai and fanned himself.

Su Jiyai then picked up the necklace and asked,

“How much is this worth?”

The vendor glanced at the necklace and remembered he had bought it for 100 yuan. He thought someone would buy it. But even after half a year, no one bought it.

“2000.”

“1000 yuan!” Su Jiyai proposed.

“1500 yuan. Not a penny less.”

Su Jiyai showed a reluctant expression and said,

“Fine then. I will take this.”

The vendor handed her the necklace, clearly relieved to be rid of it. As she walked away, Su Jiyai could barely contain her smile.

She had just purchased a valuable item for a fraction of its worth.

“System locate more such items.” Su Jiyai said.

Within the next hour, Su Jiyai spent all the 30,000 yuan to buy various items.

[Host, you should sell all the antiques to a specialized shop or an auction house for the best price.]

“Good idea,” Su Jiyai agreed. “Locate the nearest place where I can sell everything.”

[There’s an antique shop 1.5 kilometers from your current location. They deal in rare and valuable items.]

Without wasting any time, Su Jiyai headed towards the antique shop.

The streets were quiet as night had fallen, and most of the market-goers had already left.

When she arrived at the shop, she was greeted by an elderly man who appeared to be the owner.

“Good evening,” he greeted her with a warm smile. “What can I help you with tonight?”

Su Jiyai pulled out the necklace from her bag and placed it on the counter. “I have an item I’d like to sell. Could you take a look at it?”

The old man looked at the necklace carefully and called the appraiser of the shop.

The appraiser lazily picked up the necklace and started to appraise it.

The appraiser held the necklace up to the light, his eyes narrowing as he examined it closely. He took out a small magnifying glass, inspecting every detail of the piece.

For a moment, his indifferent expression remained unchanged, but then, his eyebrows shot up in surprise.

“This… This is a rare piece,” he murmured, his tone filled with admiration.

“I haven’t seen something like this in a long time. Where did you find it?”

Su Jiyai smiled, keeping her story vague. “It was a lucky find. How much is it worth?”

The appraiser considered her question, clearly reluctant to let the necklace go. “I can offer you 15,000 yuan for it. It’s a fair price given the condition and the rarity.”

Su Jiyai knew from the system that this was the right price. Without hesitation, she agreed to the offer. “Deal.”

The old man quickly counted out the money and handed it to her.

“I have a few more items. Can you appraise it?”

“Sure.” The old man agreed readily.

Su Jiyai carefully pulled out the other items she had purchased and laid them on the counter one by one.

The appraiser’s eyes widened slightly as he saw the collection of antiques she had brought.

There were old porcelain pieces, an intricately carved jade bracelet, and an ancient-looking scroll, among other items.

The appraiser started with the porcelain, holding it delicately as he examined the glaze and the markings on the bottom.

After a thorough inspection, he nodded approvingly.

“This is a fine piece of porcelain, likely from the Ming Dynasty. It’s in excellent condition, which is rare for items of this age. I can offer you 25,000 yuan for it.”

Su Jiyai nodded in agreement.

Next, the appraiser picked up the jade bracelet. He ran his fingers over the smooth surface, appreciating the quality of the craftsmanship.

“This bracelet is beautifully carved, and the jade is of high quality. It appears to be from the Qing Dynasty. I’d value it at 60,000 yuan.”

Again, Su Jiyai agreed without hesitation.

The appraiser then moved on to the ancient scroll.

As he carefully unrolled it, his expression turned serious. The intricate calligraphy and detailed illustrations caught his attention.

“This is a rare find indeed. The scroll appears to be an original work by a famous calligrapher from the Tang Dynasty. Such items are incredibly valuable, especially in this condition. I can offer you 50,000 yuan for it.”

The appraiser continued to examine the remaining items, each time offering a fair price that matched the system’s estimates.

By the time he was finished, Su Jiyai had accumulated a total of 300,000 yuan.

“You have quite the eye for valuable items. If you ever come across anything else, I would be more than happy to do business with you again.”

Su Jiyai smiled politely. “Thank you. I’ll keep that in mind.”