PDLP Chapter 446 Chief Appraisal: From Arrogance to Fawning
Chapter 446 Chief Appraisal: From Arrogance to Fawning
Inside the vermilion tower, the carved beams and painted rafters are magnificent and resplendent.
Tang Zhangshi's expression was solemn. He lightly made a hand seal and instantly transmitted a sound to the appraiser's location.
Tian Qi was sitting in his room at the moment, a pair of jade walnuts spinning nimbly in his hands, making a crisp clinking sound.
His face was thin and refined, but his eyes revealed an air of arrogance.
Upon hearing the telepathic message, the jade walnut in his hand paused slightly, then his brows furrowed and a disdainful smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
He was originally a highly respected high-ranking appraiser in the Myriad Stars Alliance, but due to a momentary lapse, he was framed by a villain and reported to the Elders' Council, resulting in his demotion to the Minghai Realm branch.
Although he served as the chief appraiser here, he was filled with resentment.
In his view, the cultivators of the Minghai Realm were nothing more than ignorant "country bumpkins," and the treasures they consigned for auction could hardly be compared with the treasures he had appraised in the past.
Thinking of this, Tian Qi felt even more irritated, cursing Tang Zhangshi for making trouble out of nothing and making him appraise those "treasures" that he considered worthless.
However, he was also aware that he was still in a sensitive period of "redeeming himself through meritorious service" and dared not openly disobey Manager Tang's orders. He could only suppress his dissatisfaction, slowly get up, and walk towards the private room.
His steps were steady, but he couldn't hide the impatience on his face.
Along the way, his gaze swept over the various furnishings inside the red building, and he found them all unbearably vulgar, far removed from the headquarters.
Upon reaching the door of the private room, he took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, before pushing the door open and entering.
The private room was tastefully decorated, filled with a pleasant fragrance that soothed the mind and spirit.
However, in Tian Qi's eyes, these were nothing more than flashy but impractical decorations.
His gaze quickly fell on Chu Lengyu. She had a graceful figure and a cool, aloof face, like a rare orchid in a secluded valley, possessing an extraordinary and refined temperament.
However, when he realized that Chu Lengyu was only at the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, he couldn't help but feel a sense of contempt.
Tian Qi thought to himself: Hmph, a mere late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator might be considered someone in the Minghai Realm, but what does she amount to in the Myriad Star Alliance? Moreover, she actually has a Foundation Establishment stage girl by her side. Judging from her shabby appearance, what precious treasures could she possibly have?
He glanced casually at the jade box on the table.
"Is this all?" Tian Qi's tone was somewhat disdainful, as if he were questioning why he would waste his time with such insignificant things.
Although Chu Lengyu was displeased, she was very well-mannered and did not show it on her face.
Although this person's attitude was dismissive, everything had to be done according to the rules. Whether it was selling or consigning for auction, it all needed to be approved by the Wanxing Alliance appraisers before it could proceed.
Upon seeing this, Master Tang coughed lightly, his eyes carrying a hint of warning, hoping that Tian Qi would restrain himself.
He secretly thought to himself that Tian Qi was just one of the high-level appraisers. There were hundreds of such talents in the Myriad Star Alliance. As long as one was willing to spend time and energy to prepare for the exam, plus some connections, why should one not be able to achieve it?
However, Tian Qi, relying on his seniority and position, helped his superiors forge appraisals while at headquarters. Now demoted to the Minghai branch, he still shows no remorse during his "repentance" period.
He hid in his room every day, pushing most of the appraisal work onto his subordinates, which was really outrageous.
Although Tang was annoyed, he couldn't show it because of the presence of outsiders. He could only hope that Tang could quickly restrain himself and perform his duties diligently.
Seeing that Tian Qi still looked nonchalant, Master Tang's tone became more serious, and he said in a deep voice, "Chief Tian, please make sure you carefully appraise these treasures."
Upon hearing this, Tian Qi was even more dismissive, thinking to himself: Tang Xin is making a mountain out of a molehill, only good at showing off in front of me. Back in headquarters, when did he ever treat me with the utmost respect? Otherwise, if I were in a bad mood and appraised a precious item as flawed, Tang Xin would have nowhere to turn for help.
However, things are different now. Now, when people are under someone else's roof, they have no choice but to bow their heads.
Although Tian Qi was dissatisfied, he could only reluctantly pick up a jade box, intending to casually peek inside to see what kind of "garbage" was inside.
However, the moment he actually opened the jade box, his initial contempt instantly turned into surprise.
Inside the jade box lay a dark yellow spiritual fruit. The fruit was no bigger than an infant's fist, yet it was translucent, shaped like a peach, but without leaves or a pit, making it exceptionally peculiar.
The surface of the spiritual fruit was covered with rings of heart-shaped patterns, like tree rings, arranged in a neat and beautiful manner.
Although the fruity aroma is extremely faint, a single sniff is enough to make one feel dizzy and mesmerized, as if one has drunk a pot of the finest millet wine, becoming intoxicated and unable to extricate oneself.
Tian Qi's gaze instantly turned fervent.
Shocked, he quickly used various secret techniques to examine the spiritual fruit more than ten times before finally confirming that the spiritual fruit in front of him was the legendary Destiny Wheel Fruit!
The Life Wheel Fruit is an extremely rare and precious natural treasure.
Legend has it that beyond the vast and boundless starry sea and myriad worlds, there exist many unique and independent spaces, among which is a mysterious place called the Great Thousand Divine Tree.
In that space, there grows a Destiny Wheel Tree that is a thousand feet tall, and the fruit that grows on the tree is the Destiny Wheel Fruit.
This fruit contains the power of the cycle of heaven and earth. Eating it can not only increase lifespan and strengthen the soul, but also give one the opportunity to glimpse the secrets of heaven and comprehend the supreme mystery of reincarnation.
However, the ripening cycle of the Destiny Wheel Fruit is extremely long, taking a thousand years to ripen, and the harvesting process is fraught with dangers. The slightest mistake will lead to failure, making it extremely rare.
Legend has it that a cultivator once obtained a Life Wheel Fruit by chance. After consuming it, his cultivation greatly increased, and he even comprehended the law of reincarnation in the darkness, transcending life and death and achieving the supreme immortal path.
Therefore, the Life Wheel Fruit is regarded as an unparalleled treasure in the cultivation world, attracting countless cultivators to pursue it, just to witness its splendor and seek the path to immortality.