After spotting the marks on the Jade Buddha, Wang Guan murmured to himself, unable to help but examine it closely.

A moment later, seeing Wang Guan lost in thought, Yu Feibai approached and gently prompted, "Hey, stop spacing out, it's time to head down."

"Uh-huh..."

Wang Guan snapped back to reality, retracting his special ability, yet he couldn't resist taking another lingering look at the Jade Buddha.

"What's wrong?" Seeing this, Yu Feibai was startled and suddenly remembered Wang Guan's keen eyesight. He quickly asked, "Did you discover something?"

At the same time, Gao Dequan had already walked a few steps ahead. Realizing they hadn't followed, he turned back and called out, "What are you two doing? Hurry up and come back!"

"Oh!"

Wang Guan quickly nodded, pulling Yu Feibai along as they retreated.

"Wait!"

Just then, Old Zhang, standing nearby, suddenly called out to Wang Guan, with a hint of seeking instruction in his voice, "Young man, what did you say was interesting just now?"

"Swish, swish..."

Instantly, the gazes of over thirty people converged on Wang Guan, making him feel somewhat uneasy.

"Old Zhang..."

Gao Dequan started to speak, but was interrupted.

"Little Gao, don't speak." Old Zhang waved his hand rather imperiously and strode up to Wang Guan, stating in a deep voice, "Though I am old, my hearing is still quite sharp. I heard you clearly saying the Jade Buddha is interesting. Can you tell me, what exactly is interesting about it?"

"Ah!"

Wang Guan felt an indescribable pressure emanating from Old Zhang, startling him slightly and leaving him momentarily at a loss.

"What's going on?"

The others were quite surprised and found it strange. Why would Old Zhang single out this young man for difficulty without apparent reason?

"Old Zhang!"

At this moment, Old Qian also frowned slightly, feeling a bit confused, and softly called out, "Be mindful of the impression you're making."

"Brother Dongfeng, you're so old, don't bother arguing with a child," Old Zhou chimed in with mediation. He hadn't grasped the situation either, assuming Wang Guan had said something offensive that displeased Old Zhang.

"Where are your minds going, you two?"

Old Zhang had a quick temper, slightly explosive, but that didn't mean he was slow-witted. In the blink of an eye, he understood his two old friends' thoughts and laughed wryly, "I am genuinely seeking instruction. When this child said 'interesting,' I could tell there must be some deeper meaning behind it."

"What!"

Now it was the others who were flustered. Snapping back to attention, their emotions were complex—some admired Old Zhang for being willing to humble himself and ask, while others remained unimpressed.

But regardless, Wang Guan, as the central figure, once again became the focus of attention.

"Young man, don't panic, I'm not trying to cause trouble for you." Old Zhang realized he had been too abrupt, causing a misunderstanding. So, he changed to a friendly smile and asked kindly, "Can you tell me what is interesting about this Jade Buddha?"

"This..."

Wang Guan steadied himself, his gaze shifting to notice the expressions of disbelief on many faces.

He hadn't intended to steal the limelight in the first place, but being a spirited young man, seeing so many people doubt him couldn't help but stir up a bit of competitive spirit.

In an instant, Wang Guan decided against holding back. He lowered his head, considered for a moment, and then said, "I need a sheet of white paper."

"White paper!"

Old Zhang was slightly taken aback but eagerly called out, "Xiao Fang, tell someone to bring a sheet of white paper!"

"Make it large, preferably big enough to cover the entire Jade Buddha," Wang Guan added.

"Did you hear that? Go get it quickly." Old Zhang waved his hand and returned to scrutinizing the Jade Buddha, finding nothing new.

Was this a ploy for attention or an act of mystification? Many harbored such doubts.

Fang Mingsheng gave the order, and a staff member hurried off to fetch the paper Wang Guan required. Meanwhile, Fang Mingsheng walked over and hesitantly asked, "Young man, what do you need the white paper for?"

It was understandable why Fang Mingsheng was so concerned. Although no one had named a price for the Jade Buddha, most present knew that such a treasure, considering both the quality of the jade and its antiquity, was worth at least nearly one hundred million yuan.

If anything were to happen to something so priceless, even the immensely wealthy Fang Mingsheng would feel a pang of regret.

Wang Guan understood Fang Mingsheng's apprehension but found it difficult to explain. He could only vaguely reply, "Boss Fang, rest assured, I will not touch the Jade Buddha."

"Oh..." Fang Mingsheng nodded faintly, his eyes filled with suspicion.

Not just him; nearly everyone beside him shared the same reaction. Even Gao Dequan and Yu Feibai were secretly worried. Under the public gaze, if Wang Guan's strange maneuvers yielded no results, being embarrassed would be the least of it; worse, he would surely become a laughingstock in this circle henceforth.

"Xiao Fang, don't interfere. Let's see what he does," Old Zhang said, intrigued. Sensing Wang Guan's composed demeanor, he knew this young man was definitely not just making empty gestures.

Soon, the staff member returned, holding a stack of white paper—some thin, some thick, some plain, some fragrant—a little bit of everything.

"Good," Fang Mingsheng praised with a nod, highly satisfied with his subordinate's ability to adapt and anticipate needs.

Setting aside the staff member, who was overjoyed by the praise from the big boss, Old Zhang was already impatiently urging when the paper arrived, "Young man, the paper is here. How will you use it?"

"Let me see..."

Wang Guan casually selected a very thin, semi-transparent sheet of paper, then pondered, constantly calculating the required distance.

"Can this kid actually pull it off?" Yu Feibai murmured worriedly, "Uncle De, be ready to cover for him later."

"Mm," Gao Dequan nodded slightly and whispered back, "Don't panic either. Judging by Wang Guan's look, he seems quite confident. He might actually surprise us."

"Hopefully a surprise, not a fright," Yu Feibai replied.

Two or three minutes passed, and Wang Guan was still just positioning things. The crowd grew impatient. If Old Zhang hadn't remained silent, someone below might have already started scolding him.

At that very moment, Wang Guan suddenly acted. He slightly angled his body and suspended the sheet of paper he held about thirty centimeters in front of the Jade Buddha. Seeing this, the crowd immediately fell silent, watching intently. Under the dazzling lights, the crystalline, snow-white Jade Buddha emitted a luminous sheen that was hard to describe.

The luster shifted and settled upon the white paper, revealing wisps of faint light patterns. Initially, these patterns resembled ripples spreading across a calm lake after a stone is tossed in—undulating and somewhat chaotic.

However, after a moment, these light patterns gradually stabilized, forming a faint, yet distinctly clear symbol on the semi-transparent paper.

"Ah, what is this..."

The others, standing farther back, might not have seen clearly, but Old Zhang and Fang Mingsheng, standing nearby, saw perfectly. Upon seeing the symbol materialized on the paper, both men were struck dumb, utterly astonished.

................. Thanks to book friends Duzi You Da Le and dacidabeideh for the patronage. Heh, I finally see a familiar name. I thought that after all this time, my former readers might have forgotten me. Thanks to the new readers for their strong support, and thanks to the old readers who stuck with me and never left.