The Man's Decree
Chapter 28
Chapter 28 A Fool
The Horington Antique Street was the largest antique market in Jazona. Many antique collectors would visit it, hoping to score a treasure. Both sides of the street were filled with roadside stalls that displayed all sorts of antiques, including silverware, bronze coins, paintings, etc.
One could find everything under the sun there. Nevertheless, one also had to rely on one’s eye to tell the genuine goods apart from the fakes. Even the most experienced antique specialists could be fooled due to the excellent quality of the imitations.
As a result, it was very difficult to discern the authenticity of the items sold. One would have to rely on both skill and luck to be able to spot any treasures.
Since it was Jared’s first time in a place like that, his curiosity was piqued by the smorgasbord of items on display.
When they saw the look on Jared’s face, many of the stall owners smiled in glee. To them, he was obviously a fool that could easily be cheated.
“Kid, what are you looking for? I have everything here, and I guarantee they’re all authentic!”
welcoming smile, a fat stall owner pulled Jared toward his stall. Then, he whispered in Jared’s ear, “Let me tell you, everything I’m selling was excavated from the ground and is at least a thousand years
man’s stall that was no more than two meters wide. There were more than a dozen loose items strewn across it, and all of them looked really old. In fact, some of the bronze items were even covered
his charm. “Kid, why don’t you take a look and see if there’s anything you like? I’m being forced to sell them
picked up a piece of iron ore that was covered with rust. Then, he began to
only the unassuming lump of iron ore was
you truly have a good eye. This is an insignia carried by a palace guard in ancient times. Unfortunately, it was soaked in water underground, causing it to rust extensively. If you
enthusiastic description of the item when he noticed how
again by selling that lump of worn-out iron ore for
easiest to trick. This time, the fatty is definitely going
from the surrounding stalls began gossiping among themselves as they
the piece of iron ore, he could feel the rush of its spiritual energy
goes without saying. My wares are the best, and I’ve never cheated anyone before. If not for a sick family member, I wouldn’t be selling it for ten thousand