Returning from cultivating immortality, the top scorer in the college entrance examination goes bers

living room of the rental house

Lu Jingchen looked at the jade raw materials he had just bought on the table and shook his head helplessly.

"That jade shop is too greedy. It's more cost-effective to just find an individual buyer."

He gently stroked the warm, smooth surface of the jade with his fingertips, lost in thought.

"This piece of jade has good quality and clarity; it's just the right amount to carve two protective jade pendants."

Lu Jingchen narrowed his eyes slightly, and a faint golden light instantly appeared at his fingertips.

He shouted in a deep voice, "Condense!"

Spiritual energy gathers at the fingertips, sharp as a carving knife.

It glides swiftly across the surface of the jade, flowing smoothly like clouds and water.

Stone chips flew everywhere, but they were firmly contained by an invisible spiritual force, and not a single one splashed onto the ground.

The jade gradually took shape while enveloped in spiritual light.

In just a few minutes, the two crystal-clear jade pendants were carved.

The dragon and phoenix patterns are lifelike, the carving is exquisite, and the jade has a faint, soft glow.

Lu Jingchen looked at the finished product and nodded in satisfaction.

"A masterpiece like this should fetch a good price."

He casually put the two jade pendants away, then got up and walked out.

"Let's try our luck at the Wenchang Street Antique Market."

Wenchang Street Antique City

The antique market was bustling with activity on the weekend.

The stalls on both sides of the street were filled with all kinds of antiques and cultural artifacts, and the shouts of vendors rose and fell.

Lu Jingchen walked to an open space in the middle of the market.

He casually spread out a piece of black cloth he had brought and placed the two jade pendants steadily on it.

He sat directly on the ground, closed his eyes, and rested.

Unlike the surrounding vendors who shout and hawk their wares, they are very laid-back.

Antique market stalls

The sun gradually rose overhead, approaching noon.

An elderly woman wearing a floral shirt walked slowly over, arm in arm with a middle-aged woman.

The old lady's gaze swept over Lu Jingchen's stall and instantly froze.

His eyes lit up, and he immediately grabbed the middle-aged woman next to him.

"Wow, this jade looks really nice! It has great translucency!"

"I'll buy this for my precious grandson to wear, to keep him safe and sound."

As the old woman spoke, she pulled the middle-aged woman to a stop.

She crouched down, pointed to the jade pendant on the cloth, and looked at Lu Jingchen.

"Young man, are these the only two items you're selling?"

Lu Jingchen slowly opened his eyes and nodded slightly.

"Yes, just these two jade pendants for protection."

The middle-aged woman stood to the side, arms crossed, without saying a word.

The old lady reached out and picked up a jade pendant with a dragon pattern, examining it closely from all angles.

The more I look at it, the more I like it; I simply can't put it down.

She looked up and asked, "How much is this jade pendant?"

Lu Jingchen's tone was calm and composed.

"One million per coin."

The old lady's hand trembled violently, and she almost dropped the jade pendant on the ground.

She screamed instantly, her voice so loud it was deafening.

"Why don't you just rob it?! You dare ask for a million for a piece of broken jade?"

Passersby who heard the commotion turned to look.

Lu Jingchen extended his hand expressionlessly.

"If you can't afford it, just put it down."

The old lady gripped the jade pendant tightly, showing no intention of letting go.

He rolled his eyes, his face full of disdain.

"Who says I can't afford it? But this piece of junk isn't even worth a million!"

She held up five fingers, her tone quite domineering.

"Five hundred yuan, I'll take this jade pendant."

Lu Jingchen was so angry he laughed.

"five hundred?"

His eyes instantly turned cold.

"Not for less than one million."

The old lady's face instantly turned ugly.

He gritted his teeth and raised the price again.

"Okay, eight hundred! That's the most I can give you!"

Lu Jingchen looked impatient and spoke in a cold tone.

"Put down the jade pendant and leave this place."

The old lady immediately exploded and started arguing unreasonably.

"How can you do business like this, young man? You've made a killing on eight hundred dollars!"

"Who are you trying to impress with that sour face?"

Lu Jingchen's tone became even more serious.

"I said, I'm not selling!"

The old lady glared at him, raising her voice eight octaves higher.

"You think I can't afford it? I'm going to teach you a lesson, you heartless merchant!"

Lu Jingchen suddenly raised his voice and spoke sharply.

"Then put my jade pendant down!"

Antique market stalls

The old lady's eyes darted around, and she immediately came up with a wicked idea.

Her body went limp, and she collapsed onto the ground.

It let out a heart-wrenching wail.

"Ouch! Someone's being hit! A young person is hitting an old person!"

She clutched the jade pendant tightly, throwing a tantrum on the ground.

He yelled at the top of his lungs, "This young man is a heartless bastard who sold jade at exorbitant prices and even assaulted an elderly person!"

"This is outrageous! Everyone, please be the judge!"

Lu Jingchen froze on the spot.

Having lived for tens of thousands of years, this is the first time I've ever seen such a spectacle.

The middle-aged woman next to her immediately realized what was happening and started screaming as she pointed at Lu Jingchen.

"Everyone come quick! This young man is bullying an old man!"

"They tried to force me to buy or sell, and then they resorted to violence! Is there no law left?!"

More and more onlookers gathered around, pointing and whispering about Lu Jingchen.

Discussions rose and fell.

Lu Jingchen's face instantly darkened, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

He cursed inwardly: "You're asking for it."

The old woman lay on the ground, becoming increasingly arrogant.

"I just won't put down the jade pendant, what can you do about it?"

"Pay me money! This isn't over until you pay my medical expenses and compensation for emotional distress!"

Lu Jingchen was too lazy to waste any more words with her and simply stood up.

He walked step by step toward the old woman lying on the ground.

The old woman shrank back instantly, shouting in a fierce but cowardly tone.

"What are you doing? Are you trying to hit someone in public?"

Lu Jingchen didn't say anything, but reached out to take the jade pendant she was holding.

The old lady immediately pulled her hands behind her back and shouted at the top of her lungs.

"Robbery! Robbery in broad daylight!"

Lu Jingchen's eyes narrowed, and he secretly activated his spiritual power.

Silently recite the mantra: "Stay still!"

An invisible aura instantly enveloped the old woman's entire body.

Her body stiffened abruptly, and she froze on the spot.

Unable to move, he couldn't even let out a wail.

His eyes were wide open, filled with terror and disbelief.