Chapter 21: By all Means Necessary


    An Yuxin thought her eyes were pretty. They were big, ck, with long eyshes, and were only bested by Lin Qingrou in the Century Middle School


    How odd, why are Li Mos eyes so much enchanting than Lin Qingrous? I dont recall them being like this


    An Yuxin was mesmerized and needed five minutes of Li Mos constant waving to wake her up.


    An Yuxins went red, never having acted like this before, staring so long at a man.


    The next time you have something going on, notify me first. You have my number. I dont want to be like like.


    Im leaving.


    At first, An Yuxin could look Li Mo in the eye, but had to avert here shortly after, or shed be drowning in them.


    An Yuxin then left.


    Li Mo chuckled. He didnt use his eye power on An Yuxin, but the power of the Celestial Eye was not something an average girl could resist.


    Ugh, I feel dizzy Li Mo rested his hand on the closed door.


    As a Celestial Eye, if he overused it, side effects would appear. I need pay more attention next time I use x-ray vision


    Li Mo rested his eyes for two minutes, waiting for the vertigo to pass.


    The century old knotweed along with the Millennium Cold Jade works wonders in refining the blood. It seems paying the Priceless Auction a visit is a must.


    Li Mo read the newspaper in closer detail, finding the Priceless Auction was a gathering of selective people. And the invitation wasnt easy to buy either, without a certain status that is.


    Li Mo mused for a bit then his eyes shined. Huang Lixing.


    Although Teacher Huangs appraisal was nothing remarkable, he was in fact a public upright figure of society, though barely.


    Huang Lixings first specialty wasnt archeology, but music. In fact, Huang Lixings musical skill dwarfed archeology. He even won an international piano contest.


    With his talent in music, going to Qinghua University or Nanjing University(T/N: famous colleges) as a music teacher was very easy. But who knew why Teacher Huang was so stubborn to refuse their invitations, returning instead to his home in Feng City, to be Century Middle Schools archeology teacher.


    In the first few years, many public figures  both national and beyond the borders  came to visit Teacher Huang. But this man chose to stay in the Century Middle School, never again to touch a musical instrument.


    Over time, the famous figures gradually thinned their visits, and Teacher Huangs renown as a pianist devolved into being aedian of archeology after four years of sheer hard work.


    Teacher Huang may have lost his past fame, but he was still well known even today.


    Little Mo, you want to go to the Priceless Auction? Great idea! I wont lie to you, I also saw the newspaper and was ready to go. Just that, cough, the invitation is a bit expensive. But Ill find a way.


    Not only expensive, it was 33,000 RMB! Teacher Huangs job didnt pay much. He even went on and off to the antique stores only to return with a couple relics each time. Old junk he didntck, but money he did.


    I can buy the invitation. I got my hands on a relic that is quite valuable. Said Li Mo.


    You have a relic? What kind? Huang Lixings eyes sparkled when it came to such items. The thought of the invitation or whatever flew out the window, reced by pure interest for the nature of this item.


    Um, it is a painting with Tang Yins authentic inscription(T/N: famous painter), called Tiger Roar on a Mountain.


    An authentic inscription? Who painted it then?


    Some unknown painter.


    How much did you sell it for?


    A h-hundred thousand.


    How could you leave your dear teacher out of it? Youve been cheated! That painting is an unquestionable masterpiece of Feng City. The inscription alone would skyrocket its value to at least 150,000.


    Huang Lixings incessant flood of words came pouring out that made even Li Mo blush. In his past life, he stuck to Teacher Huang every chance he got, and was more than aware of his talent in appraising.


    Oh the horror! Then youll buy the invitation and I will take you to appraising treasures to shake the world!


    After a hard fought battle to finally make Teacher Huang end the phone call, Li Mo breathed easier


    .


    Feng City, Empress Restaurant.


    Qin Zhen in a Chinese suit sat in the VIP lounge, listening to his granddaughter Qin Menglus exnation.


    Chen Zhengzhong hanged his head before the grand-sir.


    Who was Qin Zhen? The Qin Corporations cornerstone and director. A word from him would have Chen Zhengzhong sacked.


    Humph!


    After hearing Qin Menglus retelling of the events, Qin Zhen pped the table and scared Chen Zhengzhong.


    You were too rash! You didnt show the least bit of courtesy and respect when talking to an expert!


    Qin Menglu chewed her lip in defiance.


    To be entirely truthful, Qin Menglu didnt believe Li Mos skill even now. With her grandfathers old illness, he even had foreign doctors consult him, but no medicine could cure him. So how could a 16-year-old brat do what modern medicine could not?


    What expert? When Qin Menglu recalled Li Mo getting out naked from the spring almost made her spit.


    Grandfather, I already made some inquiries regarding that little young experts n. And I was about to set out to find him tomorrow. Howe you suddenly came?Only allowed on


    Youre attitude iscking and wont be going. I will.


    Eh? Qin Menglu gasped.


    As far as Qin Menglu could remember, Qin Zhen never received anyone over thest couple of years. Not even Su ns manager, who came personally with a gift.


    Qin Zhens eyes snapped to Chen Zhengzhong, And youll be joining.


    Y-yes. Chen Zhengzhong nodded repeatedly.


    Leave now. Qin Zhen dismissed him.


    Chen Zhengzhong left and Qin Zhens cough started up again. Qin Menglu rushed to pat his back.


    Only after a long while did it stop, Child, Im not going to him to consult me.


    Why then?


    To save me!