Pick up a princess to be your wife

Liu Qian thought that these two young men might be swindlers.

But as he observed the people around him, he noticed that many of them recognized the two young men and were chatting with them quite well.

If they were scammers, they would have been kicked out long ago.

Being a bandit is great; you can rob the rich to help the poor, live freely, and no one can control you.

However, some supplies controlled by the imperial court are too difficult to obtain.

This time, Tiger Head Village was incredibly lucky to have managed to seize 20,000 jin of refined iron.

Salt is such a scarce commodity that it's impossible to even snatch it.

Even if a caravan carrying salt passed by, they dared not make a move.

Those responsible for escorting salt are usually organized regular troops. They are countless times more difficult to deal with than Xiao Yunfei's two hundred men.

From its inception, Hutou Village has always been severely lacking in salt.

"I have some antiques that are worth a bit of money. How do you recycle them?" Liu Qian asked.

“Go to Li’s Pawnshop at the market and mention Zhao Wuji’s name; you’ll get a discount,” Zhao Wuji said.

"Oh, why don't you two brothers take me there?" Liu Qian suggested.

"Wuji, you take this boss to the pawnshop, I'll keep watch here," Yang Xiaoliu suggested.

“Let’s go together. If there’s a prize, we’ll split it 50/50,” Zhao Wuji said.

"Okay, there aren't many people here anyway, let's go."

Zhao Wuji asked Liu Qian, "Boss, can you carry your antiques with you? Our boss needs to inspect them on-site."

"That's natural."

Zhao Wuji and Yang Xiaoliu then took Liu Qian to Li Ji Pawnshop.

After waiting for a while in the lobby on the first floor, Liu Qian followed Zhao Wuji and the other person up to the second floor and into a room.

The moment Liu Qian saw Li Mu, he felt that he looked somewhat familiar.

He must have seen this kid somewhere before.

"Hello."

Li Mu stood up and greeted Liu Qian.

"Please take a seat."

"please."

Liu Qian looked around, but his peripheral vision kept falling on Li Mu.

In a sudden moment, Liu Qian remembered something.

If Liu Qian was not mistaken, this young man was the leader of the fifteen men in the Battle of Yanwo Ridge.

Because his voice was exactly the same.

Liu Qian was originally a master thief, and had long since honed his skills in seeing in all directions and hearing from all sides.

Even if his eyes couldn't distinguish them, he could clearly differentiate any different sounds.

"I heard that antiques here can not only be exchanged for money and food, but also for other supplies?" Liu Qian asked.

“As long as you have enough valuable antiques, there’s nothing I can’t trade for you,” Li Mu said in a deep voice.

After hearing this, Liu Qian was completely certain of Li Mu's identity.

The Thirteen Protectors of Lingnan.

When Liu Qian saw that Li Mu had given up the refined iron, he couldn't understand why the other party was so generous.

So they were hiding in Chengnei, Luyang County. So maybe they didn't want to take the refined iron, but had nowhere to hide.

"Your subordinate said that antiques can be exchanged for salt?" Liu Qian asked.

Li Mu narrowed his eyes slightly.

He can indeed exchange anything here, but he didn't tell his subordinates to spread rumors. If the whole world knew, it could cause unnecessary trouble.

"Let's see the goods first. Only when you have the goods can you talk to me about the cost of the exchange," Li Mu said.

"Yes, that makes sense."

Liu Qian took out a delicate little brocade box from his sleeve, placed it on the table, and pushed it toward Li Mu.

Li Mu opened the brocade box, and the contents came into view.

This is a jade pendant shaped like an auspicious cloud, with a light green hue that blends seamlessly with its natural patterns.

"How about it? This is a pretty good item, isn't it? This is a jade pendant from the Qin Dynasty," Liu Qian asked with a smile.

[A high-quality replica of a Qin Dynasty auspicious cloud jade, exactly 100 years old. The craftsmanship is so exquisite that it is indistinguishable from the real thing. The original Qin Dynasty auspicious cloud jade was worth 5,000 taels of silver, while this replica is worth 100 taels of silver and can be exchanged for 100 points.]

Seeing Liu Qian's cunning appearance, Li Mu felt that this man was very treacherous.

So it really is a fake antique seller.

"One hundred taels," Li Mu said in a deep voice.

"What!"

Upon hearing Li Mu's words, Liu Qian exclaimed in surprise and almost jumped up.

He quickly tried to remain calm and composed.

“There are no more than ten pieces of auspicious cloud jade that have survived from the Qin Dynasty to the present day, and each piece is worth at least five thousand taels of silver. And you only think it’s worth one hundred taels?” Liu Qian frowned, somewhat displeased.

“If it were truly Qin Xiangyun Jade, I could offer five hundred taels or even more to buy it back. But this piece of Xiangyun Jade you have is a fake, produced a hundred years ago. Do you think I would buy back a fake for the price of a genuine piece?” Li Mu said calmly.

Liu Qian was extremely surprised.

He knew perfectly well whether the jade pendant was real or fake.

Even seasoned appraisers couldn't tell whether the jade pendant was real or fake, but this kid could tell at a glance without even handling it.

“This is definitely not a fake. Take a closer look,” Liu Qian said.

“I said it’s fake, so it’s fake. I’ll only offer one hundred taels. If you want to exchange it, I’ll give you the money; if not, take it with you,” Li Mu said.

"It's genuine, take another look."

Li Mu's face suddenly darkened.

“If you spout any more nonsense, I’ll kick you out as a liar,” Li Mu said coldly.

"Don't be angry, harmony brings wealth, harmony brings wealth."

Liu Qian quickly waved his hand, his eyes darting around. It seemed this high-quality fake wouldn't fool the kid's sharp eyes.

"May I ask, young sir, how did you know this is a fake before you even examined it?" Liu Qian asked curiously.

Li Mu wanted to say that he didn't understand either; the system had done all the identification for him.

"So you knew it was a fake, and you wanted to scam money from Li's shop? I think you're asking for trouble."

Li Mu slowly rolled up his sleeves, ready to make his move.

"Don't make a move yet, let me explain. This is a new store of yours, and I don't know how capable you are. The reason I brought out a fake item was to test your abilities," Liu Qian said with an embarrassed smile.

"And then?" Li Mu asked.

"I just want to ask one question: how can you possibly buy something so valuable?" Liu Qian asked.

"Let me put it this way, I can eat anything that Jubao Pavilion can handle. And I can eat anything that Jubao Pavilion can't handle," Li Mu said.

Liu Qian immediately gave him a disdainful look and rolled his eyes.

"This is a bit of an overstatement," Liu Qian said.

“I’ve answered all your questions, so after all this talk, are you going to sell or not? If not, then leave. I don’t have time to waste with your nonsense,” Li Mu said.

“Alright, I’ll do this deal with you. I really don’t believe you can handle all the goods I have,” Liu Qian said.

"Take it out and let us see."

"Such valuable items are of course not something I would carry with me. I'll be going now, and I'll come back tomorrow morning to show you what I'm made of."

After Liu Qian finished speaking, he picked up the fake item from the table, put it in his pocket, and quickly left.