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Swish!
A flash of blue light appeared in the warehouse.

The upgraded [Body Strengthening Treadmill Plus] that Jiang Tao had just fused into was stored in the system's storage space.

Immediately afterwards, Jiang Tao turned around, went out, and got into the Mercedes-Benz G-Class parked not far from the warehouse entrance.

"Old Jia is going to Panjiayuan."

"Good boss."

Upon hearing Jiang Tao's words, Jia Guilin quickly drove straight towards Panjiayuan.

Around 10 a.m., Panjiayuan was already bustling with activity.

The sunlight dispelled the morning chill, shining on the quaint streets and the dazzling array of stalls.

The air was filled with the musty smell of old objects, the paint smell of newly made handicrafts, and the chatter of Taobao shoppers from all over the country.

Jiang Tao arrived at the entrance of Boya Auction House by himself, seemingly familiar with the place.

Through the transparent glass in the door, he saw Zhang Bo talking to a female shop assistant in the store.

"Hey Tao! You've been coming quite often these past few days!"

"I knew I'd seen magpies at the door early this morning; it turns out Brother Tao is coming."

Zhang Bo sensed someone outside the door. He turned around and saw Jiang Tao. He immediately left the female shop assistant and went to the door to greet Jiang Tao with great enthusiasm.

His attitude towards Jiang Tao now goes far beyond that of an ordinary customer; it's more like welcoming a god of wealth and a close friend.

Zhang Bo and Zhang Long have already made a lot of money from just one client, Jiang Tao.

Of course, it's not to say that they cheated Jiang Tao.

If they don't make this money, someone else will.

In the antique business, with such a large initial investment, there's no way to make money while gaining publicity.

"Brother Tao, did you bring some treasures again today?"

Zhang Bo's eyes swept over Jiang Tao, his face full of hope.

Jiang Tao laughed and said, "Haha, I'm sorry to disappoint you, kid. I'm not here to sell anything today, I'm here to buy something."

"Haha, how can you call this disappointing? Brother Tao, what do you want to buy? Just tell me which one you like, and I'll have the clerk show you our bottom price."

Zhang Bo's smile remained unchanged. It was rare for Jiang Tao to come and buy things, so even if he didn't make a profit, he was willing to do business with Jiang Tao.

“An elder in my hometown is about to celebrate his birthday. He likes old objects like thumb rings. Do you have any of those?”

Jiang Tao had already thought of his reason in the car and said it casually.

"Jade thumb ring? Yes, yes, we have plenty here."

Zhang Bo turned to a young female shop assistant next to him and instructed her:

"Xiao Chen, go and bring over our box of thumb rings, the one in the sandalwood box, so Brother Tao can take a look."

"Okay, Brother Zhang."

The female shop assistant looked older than Zhang Bo, but she still called him "Brother Zhang" and was very respectful.

Soon, the female shop assistant returned carrying a deep purple sandalwood box with naturally beautiful grain patterns on its surface.

She carefully placed the box on the tea tray.

"Brother Tao, let me open it for you to see. Just tell me which one you like, and the price will definitely satisfy you."

Zhang Bo said with a smile as he opened the box.

The box was lined with black velvet.

There are seven or eight thumb rings of different materials, colors and shapes neatly arranged on it.

There is warm and smooth white jade, deep and heavy black jade, and beautifully colored jadeite.

One of them was even made of rhinoceros horn.

Each one lies quietly in its own groove.

Under the soft lighting inside the store, each item exudes its own unique luster and charm.

Clearly, these jade thumb rings in the box are all carefully selected masterpieces.

Zhang Long and Zhang Bo, father and son, have been in the antique business for decades. They have a good eye and skill, and they wouldn't cheat or deceive their customers.

Especially when facing Jiang Tao, the father and son would never resort to any petty tricks.

Otherwise, Jiang Tao wouldn't have become friends with the father and son.

"Brother Tao, take a look, is there anything that catches your eye?"

Zhang Bo introduced it with considerable pride:

"These are all old items that have been around for a long time, and the materials and craftsmanship are of the highest quality."

"This white jade dates back to the mid-Qing Dynasty..."

"This one is from the late Qing Dynasty..."

Zhang Bo began to introduce the jade thumb ring in the box as if it were a treasure trove of knowledge.

Yesterday, Jiang Tao brought over a priceless meteorite. He didn't know much about meteorites, so he had to call his father in the end.

But today, when Jiang Tao came to buy a jade thumb ring, Zhang Bo was quite knowledgeable about jade.

He naturally took the opportunity to show off his "knowledge reserves" and make up for the loss of face he had lost yesterday.

Jiang Tao appeared to be listening attentively, but his gaze swept over each ring like a highly precise scanner.

His heart skipped a beat when his gaze fell on an unremarkable ring located on the edge of the box!
That's it!

In Zhang Bo's view, this thumb ring was no different from any other thumb ring.

But in Jiang Tao's vision, it gleamed with a dark golden light.

The golden light flickered, as if it were breathing.

Since no one was going to try and steal his business, Jiang Tao remained calm and patiently listened to Zhang Bo's introduction for quite a while.

When Zhang Bo, his mouth was dry from talking, went to get a water glass to drink.

Jiang Tao then casually pointed to the golden thumb ring and asked:

"Zhang Bo, this one looks quite simple and suits my taste. What's its background?"

Zhang Bo followed his finger, picked up the thumb ring, handed it to Jiang Tao, and said in a casual tone:

"This is Hetian green jade. The material is not top-quality. It has some natural flocculent structure inside and does not reach the level of mutton fat white jade."

"Brother Tao, look at the workmanship and patina. It should be an object from the late Qing Dynasty. It is old, but not particularly old."

"Moreover, its shape is the most common plain horseshoe shape, without any complicated patterns or carvings, so it doesn't sell for a high price."

"Money doesn't matter, I don't know much about these things, it's mainly about first impressions."

As Jiang Tao spoke, he held the jade thumb ring, which gleamed with a dark golden light, between his fingers and examined it carefully.

Just as Zhang Bo had said, the ring was a deep cyan-green color, though the hue was not very uniform.

Inside, you can see some natural textures that resemble clouds and smoke.

The design is a classic horseshoe shape, with one end slightly thicker and gradually thinning inwards. The inner wall is polished fairly smoothly, making it suitable for wearing.

The outer wall is plain and unadorned, without any carvings, and only a warm and mellow patina has formed over the years through handling.

This patina gives the jade, which is not of the highest quality, a low-key luster that comes with the passage of time.

Compared to the jade thumb ring next to it, which has excellent translucency or the flawless white jade thumb ring, it does look rather ordinary, even a bit rustic.

How much is this one?

Jiang Tao looked at Zhang Bo and went straight to the point, asking about the price. No matter how much it cost, he was determined to get it. Zhang Bo readily agreed, "We sell this one for 34500. If you want it, Brother Tao, we'll waive the change and you can take it for 3."

3 million!
Upon hearing Zhang Bo's offer, Jiang Tao almost burst out laughing.

This price is just a drop in the ocean for him.

Although it is still unknown what attributes will be activated after binding.

However, the special items marked by the system are all priceless treasures, without a doubt.

"Okay, I'll take this one. I'll look at the others and pick one out for my elders."

In order not to arouse Zhang Bo's suspicion, Jiang Tao pretended to ponder and then picked up another white jade thumb ring that looked prettier and more expensive, and compared it with it.

"Hmm... this green jade looks quite antique, but it doesn't look as high-end as the white jade."

Jiang Tao stroked the target ring, as if savoring its texture, then said seemingly casually:
"How about this, I'll take Zhang Bo's green jade one, and the white jade one next to it."

"I'll keep the green jade one for myself, but please wrap up the white jade one for me and I'll give it away."

"Alright! Brother Tao, you have a great eye! Both of these are excellent! I'll wrap them up for you right away!"

Regardless of why Jiang Tao bought those two coins, as long as the deal was done, it was a good thing. He immediately called to the shop assistant:
"Xiao Chen, come here and put this white jade thumb ring in our best gift box for Brother Tao."

"Okay, Brother Zhang."

Upon hearing Zhang Bo's instructions, the female shop assistant quickly took down a high-end-looking sandalwood jewelry box from the shelf next to her and carefully placed the white jade thumb ring that Jiang Tao had his eye on into it.

As Jiang Tao stroked the jade thumb ring in his hand, he looked at Zhang Bo and asked, "How much is it in total?"

Zhang Bo said sincerely, "The green jade one is priced at 30,000 for Brother Tao. The white jade one is much more expensive. Our lowest selling price is 78,000, but if you want it, Brother Tao, we'll round it down to 70,000, making it 100,000 in total."

"Haha, you little rascal, aren't you afraid your dad will beat you when he gets back by rounding down like that?"

Jiang Tao jokingly remarked that the discount Zhang Bo offered him was indeed substantial.

Zhang Bo laughed and said, "Hahaha, Brother Tao, you're underestimating my dad's magnanimity. I wouldn't dare to offer such a discount to anyone else, but for you, Brother Tao, my dad has absolutely no objection."

"Alright, 100,000 it is. Between us brothers, I won't stand on ceremony with you."

Jiang Tao smiled, patted Zhang Bo on the shoulder, took out a bank card from his pocket, and readily swiped the card to pay the amount.

The card was swiped successfully, the transaction was completed, and Jiang Tao suddenly felt the urge to use the restroom.

So he went to the men's restroom at Boya Auction House.

After entering, Jiang Tao locked the door from the inside.

After relieving himself, Jiang Tao was about to pull up his pants and leave when he suddenly caught sight of the jade thumb ring on his finger.

The cool touch sent a surge of curiosity through Jiang Tao's fingertips.

"What attribute will this thing activate?"

Once Jiang Tao thought about this, he felt like he had a million cats scratching at his heart, and he couldn't bear it for even a moment longer.

So, Dangdang immediately started the binding process in the bathroom.

Tick ​​tock!

The moment a drop of blood fell onto the jade thumb ring.

The jade thumb ring in Jiang Tao's hand seemed to vibrate slightly.

The restrained bluish-green radiance seemed to come alive, flowing across the surface like ripples on water before quickly disappearing, restoring its previous ancient appearance.

But Jiang Tao could clearly feel that a mysterious spiritual connection had been established between him and the ring.

At the same time, the system interface automatically popped up, displaying the new attributes of this ring after activation:
[Name]: Sumeru Mustard Seed Space
【Attribute 1】: Mustard Seed Storage
[Effect]: Upon activation, grants 10 cubic meters of independent storage space, allowing for the storage and retrieval of inanimate objects at any time. (Controlled by thought, no physical contact required)

【Attribute 2】: Spatial Extension
[Effect]: Every 1000 million RMB consumed will increase the storage capacity by 1 cubic meter (maximum 1000 cubic meters).

【Attribute 3】: Indestructible.

[Effect]: Immune to all physical damage, never wears out.

"hiss--!"

Even though Jiang Tao was well-informed and had experienced all sorts of wonders brought about by the system, he was still a man of great talent and experience.

Upon seeing the attribute description of the [Sumeru Mustard Seed Space], Jiang Tao couldn't help but gasp.

Sumeru Mustard Seed Space!

Storage ring!

This is clearly the magical artifact function he has seen and dreamed of in countless fantasy novels!
An initial space of 10 cubic meters!

That's roughly the cargo space of a small truck!
Moreover, access is entirely based on thought, requiring no physical contact, achieving the ultimate in concealment and convenience!
This means that he will no longer need to carry large bags of various things when he goes out.

Some valuables, or even things that are inconvenient to show to others, can be carried with you without leaving a trace!
This is simply the ultimate tool for traveling, moving, or even doing some "secret" things!

What excites him even more is [Attribute 2]: Spatial Extension!

Although the price is exorbitant, requiring ten million for every cubic meter of expansion, the maximum is as high as 1000 cubic meters!
What a vast private space that would be!
It's practically a small warehouse!

If sufficient funds are available in the future, this space can be expanded to its limit, and its uses will be immeasurable!
Moreover, the third attribute is also incredibly powerful.

You don't have to worry about wear and tear or damage when wearing it on your wrist.

I spent less than 40,000 yuan and bought a storage device with unlimited potential!

This isn't just a bargain, it's an absolute steal!

Compared to the pure monetary gains from finding antiques and meteorites at bargain prices, what Jiang Tao found more practical and exciting was the opportunity to acquire them!

Jiang Tao suppressed the urge to immediately test the storage function and carefully put the ring on his left thumb.

The jade felt cool to the touch, and gradually blended with his body temperature.

He composed himself, calmed his agitated emotions, and then opened the bathroom door and went out.

"Brother Tao, you don't have any plans for lunch, right?"

"A new private restaurant opened nearby, and the food is amazing. Shall we go try it together?"

When Zhang Bo saw Jiang Tao come out, he extended another warm invitation.

"It's really unfortunate, Zhang Bo. I have an appointment at noon to discuss some business. Let's reschedule the lunch. I'll treat you."

Jiang Tao had promised He Jing that he would have lunch with her, so naturally he couldn't break his promise.

"Alright, alright, then another day. Brother Tao has important business to attend to."

Seeing this, Zhang Bo didn't say anything more. The two brothers wouldn't be short of a meal, and there would be plenty of time in the future.

Jiang Tao smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Then I'll be going now. I'll invite Li Ming another time, and the three of us brothers can get together."

"OK, no problem, we're ready to respond to Brother Tao's call anytime."

Zhang Bo smiled and gave an "OK" sign.

The two brothers chatted for a few more minutes. Zhang Bo saw Jiang Tao to the door and watched his figure disappear before turning back into the house.

"Old Jia, go to Zhongbai Apartment."

After returning to the parking lot and meeting up with Jia Guilin, Jiang Tao immediately gave the next address.

"Good boss."

Jia Guilin agreed and quickly started the car, heading towards the Zhongbai Apartment.

In the back seat of a Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

Jiang Tao leaned back in the comfortable seat, his gaze falling on the seemingly ordinary jade thumb ring on his left thumb. The curve of his lips was harder to suppress than an AK.

"Storage space ring!"

"Brother Tong has brought some magic to this ordinary world once again." (End of Chapter)