As Zhao Laosi (Reed) received the money, he praised Willie, adding a yfulpliment, “Old man, it looks like you’re quite the expert yourself! Did you also use pots in your younger days?” This likely hinted at Willie’s past connection with a group of tomb robbers, suggesting he yed a key role in their activities.


    Willie chuckled and waved his hand, replying, “I only know a bit about antiques; tomb robbing isn’t my thing.”


    In truth, Willie had limited knowledge about tomb robbery. Though he had heard rumors in his youth, including tales of Sun Dianying’s infamous heist at Cixi’s tomb, his long dedication to practicing Taoism in Guanli left him disinterested in both tomb raiding and cultural relics. Consequently, he didn’t possess much understanding of the subject.


    Nevertheless, Willie’s long life meant he had absorbed a wealth of information, both actively and passively, far surpassing that of an ordinary person.


    Curious, Uncle Willie approached Zhao Laosi (Reed) and asked tentatively, “Brother, would it be alright for me to take a look at the wrench you’re holding?”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Zhao Laosi (Reed) realized that the old man was interested in examining his wrench. He had been carefully leading up to this moment, so he feigned embarrassment and responded, “Master, this finger ring was a token from my elder brother; it’s not really a gift to me. You understand, I’m a bit sensitive about it, and I’d prefer not to show it clearly. I hope you can understand.”


    Willie was puzzled by this response.


    Coincidentally, he preferred to carry cash for safety, and his pockets were filled with it. So, he took out two hundred-dor bills from his robe and handed them to Zhang Ermao (Cade), saying earnestly, “Let me be straightforward. When I returned to China, I first visited Yanjing and then Aurous Hill, aiming to find the antiques I adore in these ancient capitals. Son, I won’t make it difficult for you—just let me take a look. If it’s truly remarkable, I’ll give you a thousand dors, and you can help me connect with your elder brother for the specifics.”


    Unexpectedly, Zhao Laosi (Reed) was taken aback by Willie’s directness. Not only had he offered money several times, but now he was presenting cash outright.


    After a moment of hesitation, Zhao Laosi (Reed) gritted his teeth and said, “Alright! Since you’re so interested in this wrench, I’ll take it off and show it to you!” He then removed the jade wrench and ced it in Willie’s hands.


    Willie was overjoyed and nervously cradled the jade wrench with both hands, anxious to avoid dropping it.


    Upon holding the jade piece, he quickly recognized it as an authentic antique, dating back to the middle of the Qing Dynasty.


    Since Willie himself was born during the Qing Dynasty, he had a fair ability to identify such items.<fndc9d> The source of th?s content is find?novel</fndc9d>


    This piece was indeed a genuine antique, and the faint smell of blood and decay suggested it had just been unearthed. Perhaps it had been kept with a corpse prior to its excavation.


    Eager to explore its secrets, he channeled some spiritual energy into the wrench, hoping to uncover its mysteries.


    As soon as the energy flowed into the finger, Willie sensed a formation slowly shifting within the object.


    He was taken aback, pondering, “This formation is actually active! I wonder what effects it might have?”


    Although Willie had a grasp of spiritual energy, his knowledge of magical weapons and formations was limited. He owned a wooden sword that contained attack formations, but he could only use it without understanding how to refine it.