The following day.
At noon, Jagoan arrived at the mid-level villa in Elys-Champ Hot Spring. Meanwhile, Zachary had
arrived an hour earlier and patiently waited.
Upon seeing Jagoan, Zachary respectfully greeted him, “Master Wade, I am here to receive your
instructions.”
Jagoan smiled faintly and inquired, “Zachary, did you bring the items I asked for?”
Zachary nodded eagerly, retrieved a handbag from the car, and informed Jagoan, “Master Wade, I
have brought everything you requested!”
“Good…” Jagoan acknowledged, “Let’s go inside and discuss.”
As Zachary entered the villa’s living room, he couldn’t contain his excitement and promptly opened the
suitcase, revealing several pieces of wood varying in size and thickness. However, they all had a deep
black color, resembling charcoal.
As he retrieved the logs, Zachary provided an explanation to Jagoan, saying, “When you mentioned
lightning wood, I scoured for reliable sources. However, most of the lightning wood sold in our market is
counterfeit. Locals tend to snatch them all when buyers show interest in them, taking advantage of the
lack of understanding regarding the natural occurrence of lightning striking trees. Nevertheless, I
managed to find these pieces of lightning wood. Although their quality may not be the best and they are
relatively young, I assure you that they are genuine and without any issues.”
Jagoan briefly examined the wood and nodded, affirming, “These are indeed lightning wood. Despite
the slightly inferior quality, they suit my purpose perfectly.”
Zachary, perplexed, couldn’t help but ask, “Master Wade, why does the almost matching quality meet
your requirements? I’m afraid these small things wouldn’t captivate your attention…”
Jagoan smiled and replied, “I can’t explain that to you.”
Having said that, Jagoan inquired, “Did you manage to find the items as I requested?”
“I’ve found it!” Zachary swiftly reached into his pocket and retrieved two aged amulet rings. Handing
them to Jagoan, he explained, “Master Wade, take a look. These two amulet rings are authentic,
originating from earlier generations. However, they are made of ordinary Hetian jade with average
quality.”
Jagoan nodded, accepting the two amulet rings.
After a quick examination, he remarked, “This item appears to be from Shukeng and must have been
unearthed at least several decades ago, am I correct?”
Zachary gave a thumbs-up and complimented, “Master Wade, your perception is truly keen. These two
finger rings are indeed from Shukeng. I estimate they have been out of the ground for about thirty to
forty years.”
Jagoan stated, “I’m seeking something that has been buried, preferably in its raw state. It would be
best if it looks like it was just unearthed a month ago. Can you find something like that?”
Zachary appeared awkward and replied, “Well… Master Wade, it involves engaging in illegal
activities… In recent years, there haven’t been many people in Aurous Hill involved in this kind of
business, and most of the items that can be acquired are already broken. The jade ring fingers I
presented are already quite good.”
As he spoke, Zachary mustered the courage to ask Jagoan, “Master Wade, forgive my curiosity, but I
must inquire why you insist on obtaining something that has come straight from the pit?”
Jagoan stated, “Zachary, you are now Don Albert’s associate, which means you are also under my
guidance. Therefore, I won’t conceal anything from you. I intend to use these rings to deceive people.
However, if you are familiar with the authenticity of such items, it may be challenging to deceive you.”
Zachary listened with confusion and instinctively responded, “Master Wade, why would you use
genuine items that are recognized as authentic to deceive people? To be frank, tomb raiding
investigations are rigorous nowadays. Antique dealers like us are cautious about purchasing items from
tombs to avoid legal troubles and lawsuits. However, if the items are recognized as familiar to come
from the pits, it becomes a different matter. Even if they were originally black, they can be washed
white after being unearthed for ten years.”
Jagoan waved his hand and said, “Don’t question why. Just let me know if there is a solution.”
Then, Jagoan pointed to the lightning strike wood once again and continued, “I also have these. I want
to use them to create something that gives the impression of being freshly unearthed. Do you have any
expertise in this area?”
After pondering for a moment, Zachary replied, “Master Wade, this matter is within our realm of
expertise. As you know, we have a knack for transforming new items into the appearance of recently
unearthed ones to deceive people. Sometimes, we can even convert newly fired porcelain into what
appears to be an authentic piece from a renowned kiln. However, fooling experts might prove to be a
challenge.”
Zachary changed the topic and offered a solution, saying, “But here’s what we can do. You plan to use
genuine artifacts from that era to pass off as recently unearthed ones from the same location. It’s quite
simple, really. To begin with, we’ll take care of the appearance and adhesive to ensure they look
authentic. Then, we’ll gather some soil from the area near a countryside latrine and mix it with pig offal.
We’ll bury the items together with the pig offal overnight. Finally, we’ll sprinkle a bit of urine on top.
When we dig them up the next day, they’ll appear just like freshly unearthed treasures!”
Jagoan questioned him, “Do you think this method might raise suspicions?”
Shaking his head, Zachary replied, “If we were creating replicas and trying to pass them off as genuine,
they would likely be caught upon close inspection. However, since we’re actually using real items, who
can uncover the truth? Even if an expert were to use a carbon-14 instrument for identification, as long
as this item originates from the same era, they primarily rely on factors like color, texture, and scent to
determine if it came from a pit. If we can manage those aspects well, they’ll believe it’s a recent
discovery.”
Jagoan nodded, a smile forming on his face. “Alright then, I’ll leave this matter in your capable hands.”
Zachary wore a perplexed expression as he inquired, “Master Wade, why are you specifically asking
for a smaller one?”
Rather than answering Zachary’s question directly, Jagoan responded with genuine interest, “Zachary,
since you’ve joined Don Albert, why do you still engage in the antique trade here?”
Zachary hastily replied, “Master Wade, I am deeply grateful for your and Don Albert’s kindness. I have
been given the opportunity to be by Don Albert’s side, so I haven’t had the desire to continue with the
antique business. I’ve long put it aside and focused on other matters.”
Jagoan’s expression turned serious as he explained, “The task I’ve assigned to you requires your
expertise in managing your antique business skills. It’s necessary for you to allocate some time to it.”
Surprised, Zachary asked, “Master Wade… What do you mean by this? I’m afraid I don’t fully
understand. Could you please explain it to me?”
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