"Li Yang, do you know what the Seven Treasures Glazed Pavilion means? You truly are overconfident!"
Wang Desheng couldn't help but sneer, his eyes filled with disbelief. He scoffed sarcastically, "The Seven Treasures Glazed Pavilion represents the pinnacle of China's jade appraisal world. Their appraisers are all legendary figures, among the very best in China."
"Let alone a Grandmaster Appraiser like yourself, even a Supreme Appraiser wouldn't dare speak such bold words. Their skill is second only to the Treasure-Appraising Divine Eyes. You'll likely never meet a man capable of becoming a god in this lifetime."
"Whether I can meet the Divine Eyes is unclear, but I do know that all of you here are trash."
Li Yang let out a dismissive cold laugh, crossing his arms in front of his chest, and sneered, "Since you are all trash, you are not qualified to discuss my appraisal techniques."
"Furthermore, you don't believe I can deal with the Seven Treasures Glazed Pavilion? Then let's make a bet right here. If I succeed, everyone present will withdraw from the Jiangcheng Antique Association and swear never to enter the antique world again."
"Do you dare to accept?"
"Hmph, what is there to fear? You think you can scare us with your words? We are not easily intimidated."
Wang Desheng stared coldly at Li Yang, his anger burning.
"That's right, we've been in the antique world for decades. Do you think a young brat like you can scare us?"
"A bet is a bet. If you lose, what will you give us as compensation?"
The appraisers present all readily accepted the challenge.
Li Yang's smile remained undiminished as he said, "If I lose, I will commit suicide to atone for my sins in front of all of you, offering my life as compensation. Do you all agree?"
What?
Upon hearing this, everyone present was stunned!
Was this kid crazy, betting his own life?
"Yes, Mr. Li, although your appraisal skills are high, the people from the Seven Treasures Glazed Pavilion are all formidable individuals. Their skill might not be inferior to yours, and your chances of winning are not high. If you were to lose..."
"A true man's word is his bond. Since this kid has already agreed, this promise must be fulfilled."
Before President Feng could finish speaking, Vice President Wang immediately interrupted him and addressed the crowd.
He desperately wanted to see Li Yang dead, so that no one in the Jiangcheng antique world would dare to oppose him.
The other companions nodded repeatedly, agreeing with Vice President Wang's sentiment.
Li Yang calmly stated, "Alright, it's settled then. When have you arranged to compete with the Seven Treasures Glazed Pavilion?"
"They will be here soon. They lost in the last match. Today, President Feng originally intended to compete himself, but since you are here and have made a bet with us, you will compete with the Seven Treasures Glazed Pavilion later."
Vice President Wang explained proactively.
"Good, then I will wait for them to arrive here."
Li Yang readily agreed and then sat aside to wait patiently.
President Feng and Fang Xiaoqing were both filled with worry, feeling that Li Yang's chances of winning were not high.
If they lost, how would they explain it to these people later? Would Li Yang truly have to pay with his life?
"Haha, the esteemed elders of the Jiangcheng antique world truly keep their word. I am extremely impressed."
Just as everyone was waiting patiently, a loud laugh echoed from outside the association.
Everyone turned to look, and saw a young man dressed in a very luxurious purple Tang suit, adorned with jade ornaments, accompanied by several maids in colorful attire and two solemn-looking elderly men in Tang suits, walking in from outside.
The leader was the young master of the Seven Treasures Glazed Pavilion, Chen Ping!
As for the elderly men in Tang suits, they were all gambling stone experts brought by him, and were also top figures in China's antique world.
"Young Master Chen, I hope you are well. We welcome your esteemed presence at our Jiangcheng Antique Association."
The moment Vice President Wang saw Chen Ping, he immediately put on a smile and walked forward, flattering him, "Young Master Chen, my name is Wang Desheng, and I am the Vice President of the Jiangcheng Antique Association. The commitment our President made to compete with you earlier was indeed impulsive."
"We hope Young Master Chen can understand."
"Vice President Wang, in the competitions of the antique world, what impulsiveness is there? Since a competition has been set, it must be seen through to the end. Moreover, President Feng is very unconvinced of our Seven Treasures Glazed Pavilion. If we don't compete today, where will the Seven Treasures Glazed Pavilion's reputation stand?"
Chen Ping said calmly, his gaze sweeping directly towards President Feng. He walked over and sneered, "President Feng, you're not thinking of conceding, are you? If you concede, I'm afraid it won't be resolved with just your words."
"Young Master Chen, since I said I would compete, I will not go back on my word. Since Young Master Chen has brought people today, let's have a match. I have invited the gambling stone masters participating in the competition to the venue today, and this Mr. Li will represent us in the competition with your pavilion."
President Feng took the initiative to introduce Li Yang.
Li Yang looked at everyone present, cupped his hands, and smiled, "The Seven Treasures Glazed Pavilion is renowned throughout the martial world. My name is Li Yang, and it is truly an honor to challenge your pavilion today. I humbly ask for your guidance, esteemed masters."
"Oh? President Feng, what do you mean by this?"
"Absolutely no such intention. Mr. Li's gambling stone skills are superior to mine. I specifically invited Mr. Li to compete with you all. If we lose today, we will admit defeat and will not go back on our word." President Feng stepped forward personally.
As soon as he finished speaking, Vice President Wang beside him let out a cold sneer. This scene was coincidentally noticed by Li Yang.
This fellow was actually gloating. It seemed he had already prepared for Jiangcheng to lose!
Li Yang thought to himself, then snapped back to attention and looked at Chen Ping again, saying, "Young Master Chen, President Feng did indeed invite me to compete with you all. If Young Master Chen is ready, then today's competition can begin."
"Good, since you are willing to accept the challenge, I will accompany you to the end today."
"What we will compete in today is to guess the type of jade that can be cut from ten raw stones, all of which can yield jade. The more accurate the guess, the winner.
"We three brothers always act together. If young brother is without a chance of winning, you can find two others to join the challenge."