Ye Qiu’s eyes fixed on a corner, his face showing surprise.
He saw a cauldron.
Though only the size of a fist, it exuded an ancient, grand, and solemn aura.
The cauldron had three legs, cast in bronze, adorned with intricate dragon patterns.
Ye Qiu recognised it instantly.
“This is… the Qiankun Cauldron!”
His heart jolted.
The last time he accompanied Master Longbrow to retrieve the Heavenly Master Sword, he had obtained a Qiankun Cauldron at Dalong Mountain, a gift from Master Zhang.
“Why would Elder Xu have a Qiankun Cauldron here?”
Ye Qiu was puzzled.
Seeing Ye Qiu staring at the cauldron, Elder Xu smiled and asked, “What, you like this cauldron?”
Ye Qiu nodded.
“I’d suggest you pick something else!” Elder Xu said.
Ye Qiu, confused, asked, “Why?”
Elder Xu explained, “It’s not that I’m reluctant to give it to you, but though this cauldron is small, it’s incredibly heavy.”
Xu Zhiming added, “Ye Qiu, don’t underestimate this cauldron. When Father had it moved here, it took eight strong bodyguards, and they were exhausted.”
Elder Xu continued, “I estimate this cauldron weighs at least two thousand jin.”
“It’s very inconvenient to transport.”
“Little Ye, pick something else!”
Ye Qiu said, “Elder Xu, everything here is a treasure, priceless, but I don’t care for the others, I only like this cauldron.”
Elder Xu was surprised but said, “Since you like it, Little Ye, I’ll give it to you. I’ll arrange for it to be shipped to China later.”
“No trouble needed, I can take it back myself,” Ye Qiu said, stepping forward and grasping the cauldron’s leg.
Seeing Ye Qiu’s actions, Xu Zhiming laughed, “Ye Qiu, you’re not thinking of lifting this little cauldron, are you?”
“I’d advise you to give up that idea!”
“I just told you, this cauldron is heavy, you can’t possibly lift it…”
Before Xu Zhiming could finish, his voice stopped abruptly as Ye Qiu lifted the Qiankun Cauldron with one hand.
“Bloody hell!”
Xu Zhiming exclaimed, staring at Ye Qiu in shock. Ye Qiu’s face wasn’t flushed, nor was he out of breath, as if he were holding not a cauldron weighing thousands of jin, but a ball of cotton.
Elder Xu, a man of experience, was equally stunned, his aged face filled with disbelief.
“This, how is this possible!”
Thinking he’d seen wrong, Elder Xu rubbed his eyes. Looking again, Ye Qiu was indeed holding the Qiankun Cauldron.
He lifted it?
With just one hand?
Elder Xu’s heart surged with shock.
When he first acquired the cauldron, moving it home had been a massive effort, yet now Ye Qiu had lifted it effortlessly.
What kind of freak was this kid?
While Elder Xu was stunned, Ye Qiu held the Qiankun Cauldron in his palm, examining it closely.
He noticed that its size, shape, weight, and patterns were identical to the Qiankun Cauldron Master Zhang had given him.
No doubt, this Qiankun Cauldron was genuine.
After a while, Ye Qiu said, “Elder Xu, you won’t regret letting me take it, will you?”
Elder Xu laughed heartily, “As long as you like it, it’s fine. Ye Qiu, I never would’ve guessed, you look so refined, yet your strength is immense.”
Xu Zhiming asked, “Ye Qiu, how do you have such strength?”
Since he’d already shocked everyone, Ye Qiu decided to go all in.
“Uncle Xu, have you heard of natural-born strength?” Ye Qiu asked.
Xu Zhiming nodded, “Yes, some people are born with immense strength. Why do you ask, Ye Qiu, are you…?”
“Yes, I was born with extraordinary strength,” Ye Qiu said. “When I was born, I was stronger than an adult. At five, I killed a cow with one punch.”
Hiss—
Xu Zhiming gasped.
If anyone else had said this, he wouldn’t have believed it, but coming from Ye Qiu, he had no choice but to believe.
How else could Ye Qiu lift a Qiankun Cauldron weighing over two thousand jin with one hand?
Song Huixian marvelled, “Ye Qiu, in ancient times, with that strength, you could’ve been a battlefield hero, perhaps even enfeoffed as a marquis.”
“You’re too kind, Auntie. In today’s world, strength alone isn’t enough, you need wisdom,” Ye Qiu said modestly.
While they spoke, Elder Xu quietly observed Ye Qiu, growing more satisfied.
“I must make Ye Qiu my granddaughter’s husband!”
“With his strength and medical skills, he can protect Changjin and help her manage Tianxing Group!”
“Then, when I pass away, I’ll have no worries!”
With this in mind, Elder Xu said, “Ye Qiu, take another look. If you see anything in this room you like, just say so.”
You can’t catch a son-in-law without parting with treasures.
Elder Xu was prepared to spare no expense to make Ye Qiu his granddaughter’s husband.
Ye Qiu was flattered, saying, “Elder Xu, you’re too generous. You’ve already given me the Tiansheng Bronze Man and this cauldron, I’m deeply grateful. How could I ask for more treasures?”
Elder Xu smiled, “Ye Qiu, don’t be shy. Pick anything. If you like everything in this room, I’ll give it all to you.”
Hearing this, Xu Zhiming and Song Huixian exchanged shocked glances.
They knew well that the treasures in this room were worth billions, many being unique masterpieces that would fetch even higher prices at auction.
Their father had spent half his life collecting these treasures, cherishing them deeply. Normally, even his old friends weren’t allowed to view the treasure vault.
Yet today, not only had he given Ye Qiu the Tiansheng Bronze Man and the cauldron, but he also offered to give away the entire room’s treasures if Ye Qiu wanted them. It was unbelievable.
What was their father’s purpose?
While Xu Zhiming and his wife were puzzled, Ye Qiu was equally confused.
What was Elder Xu’s aim?
He firmly believed that Elder Xu, a shrewd old man, wouldn’t be so generous without reason.
But Ye Qiu couldn’t figure out his motive.
He didn’t dwell on it, as he wasn’t interested in these treasures.
“A gentleman doesn’t take what others cherish. Thank you for your kindness, Elder Xu, I appreciate it,” Ye Qiu said.
Elder Xu laughed, “Ye Qiu, if you don’t like these treasures, how about I give you a pearl?”
Pearl—
At those words, Xu Changjin’s face flushed red. She stole a glance at Ye Qiu, then quickly lowered her head.
Xu Zhiming and Song Huixian both looked at Ye Qiu.
Ye Qiu wasn’t foolish; he understood Elder Xu’s meaning. Just as he was unsure how to respond, his phone suddenly rang in his pocket.
