Top Grade Immortal Emperor in the Flower City

Those who study economics know very well the fearsome giant that is Rothschild, and similarly, those involved in antique collection are all too familiar with the Big Qi Tong Bao.

For thousands of years in Huaxia, it's been one of the top fifty treasures, extremely precious, with fewer than three discovered to date, and only two existing in the world.

One was found being kicked around as a shuttlecock by children in the countryside and is known as the Four-Eyed Big Qi.

The other was held by a noted figure of the Qing Dynasty and is known as the Chipped Corner Big Qi.

It's said that the Four-Eyed Big Qi discovered on the shuttlecock was auctioned off during the Republic of China era for the staggering price of 300,000 Mexican Dollars, which today would be more than fifty million.

The Coin in Ye Ling's palm, could it possibly be a Big Qi Tong Bao?

How is this possible!

Today, apart from the National Palace Museum, where one Big Qi Tong Bao is preserved, the whereabouts of another is already unknown; yet the one in Ye Ling's hand is in perfect condition. If it is real, it is destined to cause a major earthquake throughout the antique collector's world.

"No! It can't be! This can't be a real Big Qi Tong Bao!" The young man stepped back continuously, his eyes filled with disbelief. Then, he suddenly strode forward a few steps, right up to Ye Ling, and snatched the Big Qi Tong Bao from his hands.

His eyes, staring intently at the small bronze Coin, saw that its patina was natural and the size of the Coin was consistent with genuine ones; moreover, being a doctoral student, he had extraordinary ability to appraise—he could tell that even if this wasn't a real artifact, it was definitely a finely crafted imitation with a long history.

"Impossible! The Big Qi Tong Bao has long become a legend in the world of antiques, or it has given countless people room for imagination, but it could never just appear out of nowhere in a basket full of fakes, right! That must be it!" The young man muttered to himself as if he had lost his soul.

Ye Ling shook his head, his fingers moved, and the Big Qi Tong Bao returned to his hand. Seeing the young man like this, he sneered, "Don't be so arrogant. When you encounter something you could help with, even if you choose not to assist, don't kick someone when they're down, and at the very least, spare us the display of that foul mouth of yours."

After hearing this, the young man's face changed color, and then with a ferocious look, he turned to Ye Ling, "No! I can't be wrong! The Big Qi Tong Bao in your hand must be a modern knockoff; I've seen it on Tian Gou Net before!"

Ye Ling paused, then heaved a deep sigh, "I had thought that if you conceded graciously, I would have spared you, but now it seems you lack not only manners but even a shred of integrity. Today you will kneel, whether you wish to or not!"

As he spoke, Ye Ling moved to the young man's side, his palm suddenly gripped the young man's arm, a tremendous strength transmitted from Ye Ling's fingers, as if he had poured molten iron, turning the young man's face pale.

"Kneel down!" Right after, Ye Ling's lower leg kicked out with extreme speed, like a bolt of lightning.

Thwack, his toe directly hit the back of the young man's knee, and the immense force caused the young man's legs to buckle, making him kneel on the ground with a solid thud onto the ground's brick tiles.

Not just the young man, but even the onlookers who had gathered around were stunned by Ye Ling's sudden move. The young man felt as if his knees were about to shatter and he bellowed loudly.

"Do you know who I am! How dare you hit me! I'll have you know, I'm going to make sure you rot in jail! I want you to die there!" the young man yelled as he struggled, his expression fierce.

"I'm a national officer! You're challenging the majesty of the state! Are you seeking death? Do you understand?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Ling burst into laughter. Just then, Lin Yuqing, who had just finished chatting with her classmates, heard the commotion and hurried over. When she arrived and saw the young man kneeling on the ground, she immediately gasped and covered her mouth.

"Wang… Brother Wang!" Lin Yuqing's eyes were full of shock; clearly, she recognized the youth on the ground.

Ye Ling was slightly taken aback and puzzled, "Yu Qing, you know this self-righteous hypocrite?"

"Pah! You're the hypocrite, your whole family are hypocrites! Yu Qing, hurry, call the police for me. I want him to suffer, I want him to know the consequences of offending me!" the young man roared loudly.

Now, he was a completely different person from just a moment ago; it was clear that a single Daqi Tongbao coin shattered the high walls around his arrogant heart. He couldn't accept being defeated by someone who kept insulting him with "your grandpa".

Who was he? The star student of the Archaeology Department, currently a restoration expert at a museum, a national talent on the official payroll. Wherever he went, people looked up to him; yet now, he had been brought low in a small antique street, something his pride couldn't stomach.

"Forget about it, Big Brother Ye, he's Wang Tao, a student of my father," Lin Yuqing said softly, her voice implying a plea for the young man Wang Tao.

However, Ye Ling also detected something in her tone—it was obvious Wang Tao and Lin Yuqing were hardly close, or else she wouldn't have sounded so indifferent.

"Alright, today I'll give Yu Qing some face and let you remember this lesson. Don't strut around everywhere thinking you're so grand. You, at best, are a person in dog's clothing, who bites when he sees the vulnerable and legs it when faced with someone tough. To be honest, if it weren't for Yu Qing, today I really would have made you call me 'grandpa' a few times," Ye Ling said derisively and, taking Lin Yuqing by the arm, turned and walked away.

Wang Tao knelt on the ground, eyes dazed, then rage began to burn within them. Struggling to his feet, his blood churned with anger, and his scalp started tingling.

"Brat, just you wait. Someday I'll let you know that Wang Tao is not to be messed with—and Lin Yuqing will definitely be my woman!" Wang Tao ground out between clenched teeth as he watched the departing silhouettes of the two.

As Ye Ling and Lin Yuqing were making their exit, Ye Ling suddenly stopped, turned his head, his eyes flashing coldly, and a mischievous smile appeared on his lips.

"Your grandpa!"

With that one phrase, Wang Tao's face instantly turned an angry red, his insides tumbling violently, his footing unsteady as he stumbled repeatedly.

Suddenly, his face turned deathly pale, and he spewed out a mouthful of fresh blood mid-air, his body going limp, nearly collapsing to the ground.

With that one "your grandpa", Ye Ling had cursed Wang Tao into spitting blood. But truth be told, the blood was spitted out rather unjustly—an overreaction to a single phrase, wasn't it?

Your grandpa.

Not far away, Ye Ling slowly began to sing a song, which only made Wang Tao's eyes nearly pop out of their sockets.

Chrysanthemums wither, the ground full of wounds, your little face turning yellow...

Damn it, this is going too far!

In the car, Ye Ling handed the painting to Lin Yuqing, "Here, tonight at grandfather's birthday feast, you'll be the brightest star!"

Lin Yuqing didn't speak, and instead wrapped her arms directly around Ye Ling's arm, "You're coming with me."

Ye Ling was taken aback, his heart tangled with emotions. What did this mean? Was it time to meet the parents already?

The Immortal Emperor wasn't ready for this; was it really necessary to attend such a formal occasion for their first meeting?

"Uh... Let's... go!"

Seeing Lin Yuqing's gaze shift from anticipation to disappointment, Ye Ling hit the gas, and the dazzling red BMW X6 took off like a flush of wind into the distance.

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