A five-year-old goddess, raised to become an emperor for all time through a bronze mirror.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the city, Niannian walked lightly into a quaint antique shop.

This antique shop is hidden in a corner of a bustling street. The shop is not big, but the variety of rare and precious items displayed inside is dazzling.

As soon as she stepped into the store, Niannian couldn't wait to have Xiao Ba take out a heavy box of gold bars from the savings box.

The box of gold bars gleamed brilliantly in the sunlight, seemingly exuding a mysterious and ancient aura.

The shop owner, who was leisurely sitting behind the counter reading a yellowed ancient book, looked up after hearing the noise.

When he saw the box full of gold bars in front of him, his eyes widened and his mouth opened slightly, looking astonished.

However, being a seasoned businessman, he quickly regained his composure, cleared his throat, and said:

"Young lady, you've come to the wrong place. This isn't a gold shop; we don't buy back gold!"

Although he said that, his gaze remained fixed on the gold bars, as if he were drawn to them by a magnet.

Niannian gently shook her head and explained with a smile:

"Boss, don't get me wrong, these aren't ordinary gold bars. They're genuine antiques, and they're even from the Guangling period!"

Upon hearing this, the shop owner's heart stirred.

Guangling period?

That was an extremely prosperous dynasty in history! It is said that the gold-making techniques of that era were unparalleled and exquisite, and those that have survived to this day are extremely rare and priceless.

However, it is regrettable that Guangling, a place that was once glorious, gradually declined and was destroyed due to a rare freezing rain disaster...

Thinking of this, the shop owner quickly stood up, greeted Niannian and Xiaoba with a big smile, and carefully took the box of precious gold bars from Xiaoba's hands.

Then, he gently placed the gold bars on the counter, picked up a magnifying glass, and began to carefully examine each gold bar.

"My goodness! This is undoubtedly a unique style from the Guangling period! Look at the carving technique, it's so exquisite it's astonishing! And look at the quality of the gold, it's so pure and without any impurities, it's truly a rare treasure!"

The shop owner's eyes widened, his face filled with amazement, and he couldn't help but praise repeatedly.

However, in the next second, his previously relaxed brows suddenly furrowed tightly, his gaze sharpening as he stared at the little girl in front of him, and asked seriously:

"Young lady, tell me, where did you get your hands on such a precious item? Such a rare treasure is not something that can be easily given away!"

Niannian's lips curved slightly upward, revealing a serene smile. She answered calmly and composedly:

"These are family heirlooms! These gold bars are treasures passed down from generation to generation."

However, some unexpected events have occurred at home, and we urgently need money to tide us over. We had no choice but to take out these funds and exchange them for cash for emergency use.

She told this lie without batting an eye...

After hearing these words, the shop owner became even more surprised.

The seemingly young girl in front of him not only exuded a unique and elegant temperament;

Even more surprisingly, his family also possessed gold bars from the Guangling period.

Thinking about it this way, this little girl's family background is probably anything but simple!

The shop owner paused for a moment, thought for a moment, and finally spoke: "Since that's the case, I will do my best to help. However, this matter is of utmost importance and cannot be taken lightly."

So, I plan to invite some experienced experts in the field to conduct a thorough professional appraisal of these gold bars. What do you think?

Niannian nodded in agreement without hesitation: "Of course, no problem. However, I do have a small request regarding these gold bars. I hope you can keep this a secret for me."

Upon hearing this, the shop owner immediately nodded repeatedly and replied, "That's for sure. For us antique dealers, reputation is the most important thing."

"Don't worry about it, leave this to me. I will handle everything properly."

Hearing the shop owner agree so readily, Niannian felt relieved and replied with satisfaction, "That's great!"

Immediately afterwards, the shop owner warmly led Niannian and Xiaoba into a small but exquisite room.

Upon entering the room, a rich, rustic atmosphere immediately greets you. The interior decoration is elegant and unique, exuding a charm that comes with the passage of time.

Looking further down the table, the box of gold bars was placed there.

Time passed by, and about half an hour later, a light footstep sound came from afar.

Five or six elderly men with gray hair and kind faces slowly entered the room.

They were all in high spirits, and their every move exuded a profound knowledge and deep cultivation.

Niannian curiously observed the group of experts who had suddenly appeared. When her gaze inadvertently fell on one of them, she couldn't help but feel a chill.

Oh dear, why does this person look so familiar? After thinking about it carefully, Nian Nian suddenly realized—this is Xu Junyan, Grandpa Xu!

Niannian's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sly smile. She waved cheerfully ahead and called out in a sweet voice:

"Hello, Grandpa Xu!"

The clear and sweet voice reached Xu Junyan's ears, causing him to pause in surprise.

Looking at the lively and adorable little girl in front of me, a feeling of déjà vu welled up in my heart.

Xu Junyan stared at Niannian's delicate face, and the more he looked at it, the more familiar it seemed, but for a moment he couldn't remember where he had seen it before.

Suddenly, his gaze was drawn to the crystal-clear red jade pendant around Niannian's neck, and he instantly realized what was going on.

It turns out that this is none other than Old Man Fu's well-behaved and clever granddaughter, Niannian!

A hint of surprise appeared on Xu Junyan's face, and he asked with some uncertainty:

Are you... Nian Nian?

Niannian nodded repeatedly, her large eyes blinking brightly, as captivating as stars twinkling in the night sky. She cheerfully replied:

"Yes! Grandpa Xu, it's me!"

Seeing Nian Nian's affirmative answer, Xu Junyan couldn't help but chuckle.

He exclaimed with deep emotion, "Oh my, time really flies! It's been so long since I've seen you, Niannian has grown into a beautiful young lady!"

As he spoke, his gaze involuntarily fell once again on the gold bars laid out on the table.

Just now, Xu Junyan received a call from his old friend Lao Li.

On the other end of the phone, Old Li told him urgently that he had received gold bars from the Guangling period and asked if he was interested in coming over to take a look.