Dragon Master

The elder man’s voice was sonorous. The moment he began to talk, his voice rang through the hall.
The crowd was laughing, and the laughter gradually froze on their faces. Their expressions changed as they watched the elder
man talking.
Franklin stared at the elder man, not knowing whether he should give the Jade Dragon in his hand to him or not.
"Is this the Jade Dragon? An antique? Old man, aren't you mistaken?"
Franklin was somewhat displeased with sudden words coming from the elder man, so he didn't talk very politely.
“Well, do you know who I am? I have never made a mistake before when it comes to antiques."
The elder man stuck out his chest with both hands clasped behind his back, exuding an aura of extraordinariness.
"Mr. Hamilton, this really is the Jade Dragon?” Marcus said in astonishment.
“Well, I cannot tell you that without a closer look." The elder man said in a mysterious way.
“Franklin, pass it to me. This is the director of the certification commission of the H City Museum, Cyrus Hamilton. He is also my
longtime friend.” Marcus introduced.

In many occasions, people sent antiques as gifts in business circle.
In order to verify the authenticity of those antiques, Marcus had always asked Cyrus for help. Hence, he had become friend with
Cyrus.
The moment Franklin heard the name "Cyrus Hamilton", he startled, and then he was shocked. "So you are Mr. Hamilton? I just
said something rude and offended you. Please excuse me."
"I have always heard someone mention your name in the antique market, Mr. Hamilton. You are famous for antique
authentication in H City." Franklin tried his best to fawn on him.
Cyrus blinked, ignoring Franklin.
Cyrus had seen too many people changing their attitudes towards him. He didn't like such kind of men.
Furthermore, Cyrus’ attention was completely attracted by the Jade Dragon in front of him at this moment, so he showed no
interest in talking with Franklin.
Soon, the staff of the restaurant walked in with a whole set of tools.

Cyrus took it over, put on a pair of white gloves, and picked up the glare flashlight and the magnifying glass. He started to look
over the Jade Dragon.
Everyone present gasped when looking at Cyrus’ professional posture.
This thing must be something special since it had drawn the eyes of this master of antique authentication.
Could it be that Maximilian had some beginner's luck and spent 20 dollars on something genuine?
"Could it be genuine? Who just said that it's just a glass handiwork? Did he mean it?"
"Well, there’s no need to ask ‘did he mean it’. What can you get from a stall in the antique market? Don't you know that? They
are all fake handiwork."
“Those who sell antiques are as cunning as a fox. How can they sell genuine antiques at a low price? Nowadays, it’s impossible
to buy genuine antiques at a low price, so that couldn't be happening. Besides, that poor guy has no such luck either."
People were discussing in a low voice, but they also felt somewhat anxious.
After all, Cyrus had not drawn a conclusion yet, so anything could be possible.

Andrew and Darian made eye contacts and shook their heads slightly.
They didn't want to attend this birthday party, but since they were both the descendants of the Griffith Family, and are real
brothers, they had no choice but to come.
Humphrey had been observing Maximilian’s expression all the time. But even when the antique was passed into Cyrus’ hands,
Maximilian’s face hadn't changed, as if he had a facial paralysis.
Laura stared at Cyrus in a sulk, thinking that he was disrupting a good show.
“Marcus, is this Cyrus Hamilton reliable? It’s said that many of the antique experts are actually ignorant swindlers."
Laura asked in a low voice.
Marcus glared at Laura and put on "the master of the family" face.
"Shortsighted. Mr. Hamilton is a famous figure in antique authentication. He was a member of the historical relic department, and
is responsible for the evaluation of the national heritage. Everyone in the antique circle approves Mr. Hamilton's identification
result."
Hearing that, Laura felt astonished secretly. It didn’t occur to her that this inconspicuous Cyrus Hamilton should be so
professional.

Victoria was also a little shocked. The series of twists and turns had created waves in her heart. She thought of the fact that
Maximilian had said he would prove it to her. Could this be what he had wanted to prove to her?
She turned slightly to look at Maximilian. Seeing that Victoria was staring at him, Maximilian showed a smile immediately, his
eyes giving a hint to Victoria that she could just rest assured.
Victoria just glanced at him and turned back at once, looking even more anxious.
Cyrus put down the magnifying glass, fondled admiringly the Jade Dragon and moved it closer to his eyes.
Just by the look of Cyrus, people could almost tell the result.
"This is the Jade Dragon, the genuine Jade Dragon!” Cyrus said aloud.
Creak.
"Ouch!" Iris’ body tilted.
It turned out that her heel was broken suddenly, and she sprained her back.

Iris was helped up awkwardly by her friends and said harshly, "How could it be genuine? How could it be possible for Maximilian
to buy something genuine?"
Everyone in doubt agreed with Iris!
How was it possible for Maximilian to buy a genuine antique, especially when he said that he had spent 20 dollars on this Jade
Dragon, which was unacceptable to everyone?
“How could it not be possible? In our antique circle, although it’s rare to buy a genuine antique at a low price, it happens, and
happens every year. You guys don't need to be jealous of this young man. Since he could spend 20 dollars on this thing, that
means he can see what others cannot!”
Cyrus stared at Maximilian approvingly and said loudly, "Young man, tell me. How did you find this Jade Dragon?"
"I saw it in a roadside market. At that time, my first impression told me that this was something old. Then I took a closer look at it,
I could tell it really was made of Khotan jade, and it looked smooth and shiny, so I was certain that it was something genuine
then."
“Then I took a look at its craft, and the style of the dragon. I judged it to be made in the Han Dynasty. I was so happy that I found
something special, so I bargained with the boss. Finally, I bought it at the price of 20 dollars. I wanted to keep the treasure to
myself, but it’s my father-in-law’s birthday today, so I took it out and intended to give it to my father-in-law as a present.”
Maximilian told the story gently, as if he was describing something insignificant.

Victoria's eyes lit up with amazement. She felt that at this moment, Maximilian seemed to be so different, so that she hadn't quite
caught what he had been saying.
"Great! You have quite discerning eyes. There are not many young people like you who have such careful observation. This
surely is the antique from the Han Dynasty, and it was especially made for the use of the most famous emperor of the Han
Dynasty, Emperor Wu!"
Cyrus’ words were like a stone falling into the water, making everyone present tremendously shocked spiritually.
It was made for the Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty? To people on the scene, it was so incredible!
However now, this jade that belonged to the great emperor was actually put in front of everyone!
This kind of feeling made all people dreamy, and it was so unreal and illusory.
"It was for the use of the emperor. How incredible it is!"
Franklin mumbled, and then asked weakly, "This really belongs to Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty? How much does it worth?”