Chapter 153 It Belongs to Me
"Who would have thought that inside this rough fake jade, there was real blood jade? This craftsmanship is incredible."
"This is the famous jade-wrapped-jade technique, a skill only master craftsmen possess."
"They were worried about it being stolen or lost, so they wrapped it in fake jade."
"I always thought the rumors were just nonsense, but it turns out they're true."
The old man, visibly excited, shouted incoherently.
Hearing this, the surrounding onlookers exclaimed in shock, "What? Real and fake jade?"
"There's real blood jade inside? How is that possible?"
"Could it be a mistake?"
"Nonsense, this is Master Ghost, the number one appraiser. How could he be wrong?"
Charles and Abigail stopped in their tracks upon hearing this.
They didn't expect there to be more to it.
James ignored the crowd's chatter and continued to scrape the jade slowly and steadily.
Ellie frowned slightly but didn't take it to heart. Ordinary blood jade is only worth a few million dollars.
The jade fragments kept falling to the ground, drawing everyone's eyes. Master Ghost and the others hoped James would hurry up but also worried he might damage the blood jade.
Ten minutes later, the palm-sized jade had been reduced to the size of two fingers.
The surface was no longer rough; instead, it was smooth, full, and shiny.
Under the light, it appeared blood-red, like a figure standing up after a bloody battle, exuding a commanding presence that captivated everyone.
Master Ghost's eyes lit up. "General Jade?"
Charles also became excited. "This is General Jade, top-quality blood jade."
Abigail was puzzled. "What is General Jade?"
Charles explained with shining eyes, "Legend has it that generals leading troops into battle would wear a peace stone. They hoped it would protect them on the battlefield, but war is brutal, and many generals would be injured or killed. Their blood would soak into the jade they wore."
He explained the origin of blood jade to Abigail, "Over time, the blood would turn purple, and the blood threads would reach the jade's core, forming exquisite blood jade."
"Exactly!" Master Ghost chimed in with a smile. "The blood of a general is especially hot, so the blood jade formed from it is incomparable to that from other bodies."
He continued, "This blood jade looks just like blood, indicating it is fully permeated with blood threads and is so full and warm, showing its age."
"You could say the owner of this blood jade was a significant figure, definitely a high-ranking general."
Master Ghost saw the shadow cast by the blood jade.
Not only was there a human figure, but there were also many runes and patterns, giving it a mystical appearance.
Master Ghost rushed to James, looking at the General Jade, and shouted excitedly.
"This is General Steelheart's General Jade, this is General Steelheart's General Jade!"
General Steelheart was a very famous general in the past. Hearing this, the crowd erupted in astonishment.
Abigail was incredulous. "General Steelheart? That can't be right. Are you sure you're not mistaken?"
James casually picked up a bargain and found General Steelheart's General Jade? She found it unbelievable.
"Abigail, watch your words." Charles scolded. "This is Master Ghost, the number one antique appraiser. He never makes mistakes."
Ellie was shaken. "Master Ghost, is this really General Steelheart's General Jade?"
Master Ghost didn't respond, only looking at James and asking, "Young man, may I take a look?"
James smiled. "Master, please go ahead."
Master Ghost wiped his hands on his clothes and then took the jade with trembling hands.
He examined it closely, scrutinizing every joint, every rune, and every pattern over and over again.
Finally, he sighed deeply. "It really is General Steelheart's General Jade, the top general of the past."
Abigail asked a simple question, "Is it valuable?"
"General Steelheart's General Jade is made of white jade, impervious to blades and fire."
Master Ghost's eyes gleamed with passion. "It was given to General Steelheart by someone else."
"Legend has it that it not only ensures safety but also protects against evil forces, a truly exceptional treasure."
"I only knew about it from records and thought it had been destroyed in the chaos of war. I never expected to see it here today."
"What an honor; what an honor."
His face was filled with joy.
Seeing Master Ghost's demeanor, Charles and the others were also excited and crowded forward to admire the jade.
Abigail asked, "How much is it worth?"
"Priceless," Master Ghost said firmly. "But another General's Jade was auctioned for thirty million dollars last August."
If he could, he would be willing to pay fourteen million dollars for it, but Master Ghost felt that even mentioning money was a desecration.
The quality, the patterns, the runes, all were top-tier treasures.
He worshipped it from the bottom of his heart.
"Thirty million dollars?"
Hearing Master Ghost's words, the entire Morris Antique Shop was in an uproar.
Countless enthusiasts first praised the General's Jade, then gave James a thumbs up.
What a keen eye.
Charles almost fell to the ground, shouting joyfully about his son-in-law as if he had trained James himself.
Everyone was elated, except for Ellie, whose face was gloomy, regretting deeply.
Five million was nothing compared to this General's Jade, and from Master Ghost's reaction, it was worth more than thirty million.
Thinking about how the General's Jade slipped through her fingers, Ellie felt as if her heart was being cut.
She looked at the flaunting James, wishing she could rush over and snatch it back.
As they left Morris Antique Shop and before getting into the car, Charles stretched out his hands and shouted, "James, quickly, give me my General Jade."
A jade worth thirty million, once worn by General Steelheart, made Charles excited just thinking about it.
He planned to organize a dinner in the next couple of days, invite his old friends, and show off.
He also believed that with the fame of the General Jade, he could become an appraiser for Thousand Treasures Corporation.
Abigail tugged at her father's sleeve and said sarcastically, "Dad, this was bought by James, you can't just take it."
"What do you mean bought by James?"
Charles, usually a reasonable man, became unreasonable when it came to something he liked.
"It was taken from the porcelain I broke; it belongs entirely to me," Charles said. "Give it to me, give it to me, don't break it."
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