Chapter 515: Thank You, Master Cheng, for Helping Us Eliminate a Waste Stone

Chapter 515: Chapter 515: Thank You, Master Cheng, for Helping Us Eliminate a Waste Stone

For a moment, everyone shot Cheng Yuan a mocking glance. It was clear they all believed he was incapable of offering any useful advice.

Not wanting Cheng Yuan to be humiliated in front of the crowd, Duan Lang quickly tried to make an excuse for him.

"Miao Shijie, I have no interest in these worthless rocks. There’s no need for Master Cheng to give me any advice!"

Miao Shijie and Duan Lang were old rivals. He ruthlessly exposed him, "If I recall correctly, you, Duan Lang, were buying up Spirit Stones at a high price just last month. What’s this? Suddenly you’re not interested?"

Duan Lang was speechless.

From the side, Cheng Yuan said with a faint smile, "It’s just a suggestion, not a big deal. If the Crown Prince is interested in Spirit Stones, then he should take a look at Ore Number Three."

’Ore Number Three?’

A few of the Mages curled their lips in disdain. ’What an ignorant brat,’ they thought. ’He can’t even sense the dense energy fluctuations from Ore Number One and Two.’

’And Ore Number Three?’

’The Spiritual Power fluctuations are minuscule.’

’Even if there is a Spirit Stone inside, it would be the size of a sesame seed at best. Utterly useless.’

Miao Shijie turned to Chen Juzheng beside him with a questioning look. "Master Chen, that Master Cheng has given his recommendation. What do you think of it?"

Chen Juzheng shot Cheng Yuan a disdainful glance and said flatly, "We should all thank this Master Cheng."

Huh?

Everyone was stunned, looking at Chen Juzheng in confusion.

Even Duan Lang was a bit dazed. ’Could it be that Third Uncle’s appraisal skills are that good? Did he find the ore with the Spirit Stone in a single glance?’

Miao Shijie couldn’t help but frown. ’Could this kid actually have some skill?’

"Master Chen, why should we thank him?"

Chen Juzheng’s lips curled upwards slightly. "Because this Master Cheng has successfully helped us rule out a Waste Stone that has absolutely no Spiritual Power fluctuations."

PFFT...

Many people couldn’t help but burst out laughing.

’Holy hell!’

’This Master Chen isn’t just defeating him; he’s out to humiliate him!’

Miao Shijie chuckled. "Crown Prince Duan, didn’t I tell you you were being swindled? This kid can’t even sense Spiritual Power fluctuations, yet he dares to make a random recommendation. It’s hilarious!"

Duan Lang’s face turned beet red. ’Third Uncle, if you can’t even sense Spiritual Power fluctuations, why did you have to give me a recommendation?’

’Sigh, this is beyond humiliating!’

’If Cheng Yuan were a Mage he had hired, Duan Lang would have chewed him out until his face was covered in spit.’

’But Cheng Yuan was his Third Uncle. He couldn’t hit him or yell at him, so all he could do was bottle up his frustration.’

Cheng Yuan seemed oblivious to the mocking stares from the crowd. He asked nonchalantly, "I wonder which ore Master Chen has his eye on?"

Chen Juzheng shot Cheng Yuan another disdainful look. Ignoring his question, he cupped his fists at the other two Mages. "My fellow Mages, allow me to present my humble attempt?"

The two nodded slightly, indicating they had no objections.

Chen Juzheng pulled a small steel flask from his robes, took a large gulp of white liquor, then drew the Peach Wood Sword from his belt and performed a very stylish set of sword forms.

The others were just enjoying the show, with no idea what Master Chen was doing.

But Cheng Yuan’s pupils contracted slightly.

’This Master Chen is somewhat interesting.’

’As he performed the Swordsmanship, a trace of Magical Power fluctuation gradually gathered in his body. He channeled this fluctuation into his arm and then into the Peach Wood Sword.’

’Although the Peach Wood Sword was just a Wooden Sword, once infused with Magical Power, its hardness and toughness were in no way inferior to Cheng Yuan’s own Broken Blade!’

PSSHT!!

Master Chen sprayed the liquor from his mouth onto the blade of the sword!

FWOOSH!

Ignited by the high temperature generated by his Magical Power, the liquor burst into flames, engulfing the Peach Wood Sword.

The Peach Wood Sword instantly became a Fire Sword!

However, under the protection of his Magical Power, the Peach Wood Sword showed no signs of being singed.

The surrounding crowd cheered in unison!

"What a Fire Sword! What a Master Chen!"

"Amazing! So this is a Technique? Master Chen is incredible!"

"Master Chen is truly one of the top three Magic Masters in Miaojiang! His Magical Power is so profound! This Fire Sword technique is simply dazzling!"

"Congratulations, Young Chief! With Master Chen’s help, you’re guaranteed not to make a mistake!"

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Beside Bao Beilong, the Mage Zhong Mingtang remained unfazed.

However, the pupils of Liao Hufa, the Mage beside Qian Jinshui, contracted slightly. It was clear he had been stunned by the move Chen Juzheng just displayed.

A trace of deep apprehension flashed through Duan Lang’s eyes. He was a Martial Emperor, yet facing this Fire Sword, he felt his heart leap into his throat.

Duan Lang was absolutely certain that this Fire Sword could take his life.

Duan Lang shot Cheng Yuan a questioning glance, but Cheng Yuan only gave a faint smile in return.

’This Master Chen’s Magical Power is pitifully weak. He’s nothing to be afraid of.’

’Cheng Yuan possessed the Double Pupil. He had already learned how to form a Fire Sword just by watching. If he wanted to, he could create one a hundred meters long!’

Chen Juzheng wore a reserved, proud smile. He was clearly very pleased with his Fire Sword technique.

"Go!"

Chen Juzheng suddenly thrust his sword twice, startlingly fast, toward Ore Number One and Ore Number Two.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

Two jets of flame shot from the tip of his sword, instantly wrapping around Ore Number One and Ore Number Two.

The flame on Ore Number One flickered for five seconds before it went out.

The flame on Ore Number Two flickered for only three seconds before extinguishing.

A look of understanding dawned on Chen Juzheng’s face. In a stylish finishing move, he slowly slid his fingers along the still-burning Peach Wood Sword.

Wherever his fingers passed, the flames vanished.

This scene earned another round of cheers.

Even Lin Shaofeng, standing behind Cheng Yuan, clapped and cheered with an excited expression.

Chen Juzheng smiled as he looked at Miao Shijie. "Young Chief, I have finished appraising the two ores. The Spirit Stone in Ore Number One is of higher purity. I recommend choosing Ore Number One."

Qian Jinshui and Bao Beilong cast questioning looks at the Mages beside them. Both Mages nodded slightly, indicating their agreement with Chen Juzheng’s assessment.

For a moment, everyone relaxed.

’Since all three Mages are optimistic about Ore Number One, then we have to get it!’

Even Duan Lang was getting restless.

On the surface, the Dali Duan Clan seemed prosperous, but in reality, it was on the verge of collapse. The clan’s Old Prince was over one hundred and thirty years old and could pass away at any moment.

’If they lost the protection of the Old Prince, who was a Martial Saint, would the Dali Duan Clan still have the right to rule Qian Province?’

It was precisely for this reason that Prince Duan had been so eager to become sworn brothers with Cheng Yuan.

’Prince Duan was trying to find a new foundation, a new patron, for the Duan Family before the Old Prince passed on.’

’If they could get a Spirit Stone for the Old Prince to wear daily, perhaps it could improve his health and extend his lifespan.’

Duan Lang said in a deep voice, "Boss Ruan, Master Chen has finished his appraisal. State your price!"

Ruan Xiong finally breathed a sigh of relief. He announced in a deep voice, "All three ores start at one hundred million. Each bid must increase the price by no less than ten million."