Kingston chuckled proudly after he heard Matt's appraisal for the painting.He had chosen correctly! Matt had cleared all of Kingston's doubts in his analysis. That was the standard of an internationally renowned antique appraisal master's apprentice.Besides that, Matt looked really handsome. What a perfect match with her daughter!Yvonne nodded her head in agreement too.Matt's antique appraisal talent was really impressive.The antique seller, Austin, gave Matt a thumbs up. "Looks like you are a professional, Mister! You analyzed the painting so easily, but clearly."Matt smiled proudly but did not reply. As an apprentice to a famous antique appraisal master, he had gotten used to all the attention and compliments.Kingston laughed happily and said, "Fine then, Austin, I shall buy it!"One billion bucks! Even though he needed to spend his entire fortune, he still felt that it was worth it. If he sold the painting later, he would quickly gain 3 billion bucks.Yvonne was deli

It was obvious what Kingston had just said.Even though Darryl was quite knowledgeable in antique appraisal, Matt was the one who was the famous antique appraisal master's apprentice.Everyone agreed with Kingston.Matt was the one who was the famous antique appraisal master's apprentice.Master Simon Joe was famous in the country; he was a famed antique appraisal master. Simon had frequently appeared in antique magazines, and Matt was his apprentice.Matt must be right about it; the Tiger Roar Mountain should be a genuine one.Lily felt a little embarrassed; she pulled Darryl gently and said, "Dear, do mind your words."The Young family was a famous antique merchant family in Donghai City. Even Kingston believed that the painting was genuine. Darryl would just cause trouble for everyone.Yvonne was nervous too. "Darryl, are you sure the painting is fake?"Darryl smiled and explained, "Matt was right when he said that Watt Thompson paintings had special characteristics and qua

Everyone stared at Darryl and the fold that he had made on the painting.Darryl laughed. "Mister Austin, you said that if the painting is a fake, you will retire from the antique business?"Austin dared not reply after he saw the Gull Folding Method. Prior to that, he had sought the help of dozens of antique appraisers, and all of them had confirmed that the painting was genuine. Darryl was not even someone famous in the field; how could he determine that the painting was a fake one?Austin got upset. "Yes, and I will repeat it. If this painting is a fake, I shall leave the antique business! However, if it were proven to be genuine, then you shall kneel and apologize to me!"Darryl took a deep breath. "Watt Thompson had painted many paintings in his lifetime; however, not many were retained. In the early twentieth century, there was an artist named Herman Landy, who had admired Thompson's painting so much that he kept many of the original paintings. He spent many years imitating Th

The situation turned chaotic!The live-in son-in-law was wrong with his appraisal!Master Simon said the painting was genuine, so how could it be a fake?"Buddy, did you hear that?" Austin stood up and said to Darryl, "Kneel and apologize!""Mister Austin, please don't be angry, calm down." Yvonne went up to him quickly. "My friend made a mistake, please don't be mad. The painting is for 1 billion bucks right; we will buy it."She smiled awkwardly and took out her cell phone; she was ready to transfer the payment to Austin. Darryl rushed forward and snatched Matt's phone."Is there something wrong with your eyes, Simon Joe?" Darryl said coldly as he looked into the screen. "Open your eyes and look at it. Is this a genuine painting? Look at it again!"Matt was furious as he stared at Darryl. "How could you speak to my master in such a manner? Where are your manners? Give me back my phone!"Master Joe was already in his sixties, and he was the top antique appraiser. Everyone woul

Lily felt so emotional as she stood at the side.Even though she did not have much knowledge in antiques, she had heard about Simon Joe; he was always at antique events. She did not expect Simon had so much respect for her husband.Darryl ended the call and threw the painting aside. Then, he said, "Mister Austin, you said that if the painting is a fake, you will retire from the antique business.""I—" Austin was furious. Suddenly, he dropped to the ground; he had fainted.Darryl smiled and then turned to look at Kingston. "Mister Young, when I walked in here just now, I saw an engraved vase from the Qing dynasty at the third stall on the left. It is worth buying if it is priced below 20 million bucks."Even though Darryl spoke softly, many in the crowd heard him."Let's go get it!" Someone in the crowd shouted, and everyone rushed toward the third stall!Everyone believed Darryl's words; no one would doubt him!Kingston was worried; at his age, how could he reach the third stal

Isabella replied, "At Neptune Mall."Neptune Square was the largest mall in Donghai City. It was located along Atlantic Street. It was estimated to be the size of seven to eight football fields. Every night, many senior citizens would practice line dancing there, and the younger generations would skate. It was always crowded.When Darryl and Isabella arrived, Neptune Square was already crowded with many people. Many luxury cars were parked at the parking lots.There was a big stage in the middle with many colorful flags with the names like Shaolin, Wudang, and Emei printed on them.The Elixir Competition attracted many visitors from everywhere; most of them were there to witness elixir production.On the stage, one could see many elixir cauldrons that were meant for the competition. The pots were made of pure copper; they were the best in heat transfer. It would usually take two hours to produce elixirs, but it would be reduced to only an hour with the copper pot.Neptune Squar

Abess Mother Serendipity's elegance attracted many men; all of them stared at her with their eyes wide open.She was beautiful; she looked perfect! The men could only gulp when they saw her.Abess Mother Serendipity had been staying at the Darby family's residence. She had gracefully agreed when the organizers from the Elixir Competition invited her to be their judge.Then, the host introduced another four to five judges; they included the Jiangnan Elixir Association vice-chairman. He was already an old man.Then, the host continued with a big smile. "Let's welcome the final judge! Chairlady of the Jiangnan Elixir Association, Ophelia Lane."The Chairlady of the Elixir Association was there, as well!Everyone focused their attention on the stage. Everyone stood up just to get a clearer view. A beautiful lady appeared as she walked gracefully toward the stage.She looked so fresh and attractive with her pencil skirt and a white blouse! The radiant smile on her face enhanced her

The Darby family informed her that Darryl had attacked her brother and sister, which was why he was removed from the family.Such an evil man had appeared at the competition as an assistant?That was such a disgrace to the Elixir Competition!Abess Mother Serendipity grabbed her hands tightly; she wanted to kill Darryl.She was the Emei family's elder; she had always been fair and brave! She could not stand an evil man like Darryl.The competition was about to begin. If she were to kill him, they would not be able to proceed with the competition.She tried her best to hold her anger back, but her eyes were filled with disgust when she looked at Darryl."Great! Contestants, please step in front of your cauldron," the host said.Darryl trailed behind Isabella as they walked toward cauldron number 13. The rest of the contestants went to their spots too.The staff carried the materials for the elixir production and put them in front of the respective contestants."Contestants," t

Darryl sighed.Miss Isabella had pretty good skills, but she was also stubborn.Time passed by quickly.The competition was only for one hour. At about 50 minutes in, more than half of the contestants had completed their elixir.Bang!Suddenly, there was a loud noise from Isabella's cauldron, followed by the strong burnt smell.The pot was all badly scorched, and there was no elixir.She had failed! How was that possible?!Isabella paled; she was in shock. How did that happen?She had made the Energy Enhancer Pill many times before that, and she had never had any problem with it. How could she have failed then?That was the consequence when one did not listen to others.Darryl sighed and said, "Miss Isabella, I told you. Heat management is crucial for a copper cauldron, such as this, but you did not listen."Isabella was about to burst into tears. She asked, "Darryl, what should I do?"The Elixir Competition was only held once every three years. Would she really fail?Mos

Who would not want to have eternal youth and beauty? The Timeless Beauty Pill could freeze one's youth. All the ladies desperately wanted that pill."Look! Look at the sky!" someone shouted. Everyone quickly looked up at the sky.Dark clouds had formed above a contestant's head. It was Chuck from the Shaolin family, and it was an Elixir Cloud!The elixir that Chuck produced had attracted the Elixir Cloud.Everyone started to talk about that!Cultivation was against nature's rule, and elixirs were against God's will. So, if one produced an extremely rare elixir, it would attract nature's phenomena. The Elixir Cloud was one of nature's phenomena. Extremely rare and powerful elixir might attract thunders too, and the most extreme ones might even cause natural disasters!Everyone looked at Chuck; they were all speechless as they were still in shock.Only the highest-level master could produce an elixir that would attract the Elixir Cloud.There were many great talents in that yea