crossing yin and yang

Seeing the contents of the box clearly, Wei Yang's eyes lit up: "Jade Lotus Terrace?"

In the middle of the box is a lotus platform carved from jade.The so-called lotus platform, there are two versions of Buddhism and Taoism, one is the nine-rank lotus platform of Buddhism, and the other is the twelve-rank lotus platform of Taoism. The green lotus leaf is one of the real symptoms of Confucianism, Buddhism, households and Taoism.It's just that this thing has a big name, but it is often associated with statues and pictures of Buddhism and Taoism, and it is rare to have such a single-made utensil.

The lotus platform in the box is different. It is carved from a piece of jade with a dark blue stone skin. It is about fifteen centimeters in diameter. It is divided into two layers. Stretched out, the inner lotus heart is made of blue and white jade. This uneven color matching has always been a taboo in jade carving, but the ingenious knife work and layout offset the sense of incongruity. The cyan jade mark turns into a hibiscus, and the lotus heart blooms, which can be called unique ingenuity. What's more rare is that this lotus platform still has some patina and misty white water, which looks very old.

Holding the Yulian Terrace in his hands and playing with it up and down, even Wei Yang had to praise: "Good thing! How much is this thing?"

Hei Pi chuckled: "Preferential price, 20!"

Hearing this, Wei Yang raised his eyebrows with a half-smile: "The cost is 2 yuan, I can't believe it."

The quality of the jade is indeed good, and it has a patina. No matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like it can be won for ten thousand yuan, but Heipi clicked helplessly: "How can you just look at the cost? This idea is too expensive. Can this patina be made by ordinary people..."

"It's definitely not an ordinary person." Wei Yang really laughed this time, "I've never seen someone who only made a lotus platform but not a Buddha. Could this be the work of some kid? When you see that the shape of the vessel is suitable, go to the lotus platform." Diao, I don't even think about who usually buys a lotus seat to take home, if I don't happen to be able to use it, I'm afraid this thing will be smashed into the library, right?"

Heipi suddenly lost his words, Wei Yang guessed rightly, the Jade Lotus Terrace was indeed carved by Liu Qu, the most talented descendant of the fourth generation of the Liu family, and it was indeed his impromptu work.Liu Qu is not talented, but he is impatient to inherit the family business. Instead, he wants to become a modern jade carving master, so there are especially many such whimsical works.However, all the materials used for him at home are real, not the kind of fakes made of jade powder. It is definitely a big loss if they are all pressed at the bottom of the box. It can only be handed over to those who have been taken advantage of to take over. This kind of Feng Shui bureau is already the best place to go.

Seeing the depression on Hei Pi's face, Wei Yang certainly knew that he had guessed right.In fact, it is not difficult to guess that this jade is a typical fire-fired jade, using flame and temperature to change the color of the jade, making the jade white and white, which is commonly known as "chicken bone white".However, this jade is quite well-made, with few firing cracks, and no common gray or yellow textures. Instead, the original chaotic jade texture has a vein, and with a few strokes, the traces of burning jade are immediately removed. It is completely covered, although the masters cannot be fooled, but it is more than enough to fool the local tyrants with half a bottle of water, but it is a pity that the shape of the vessel is too weird, and those half bottles of water are probably not interested in buying the lotus stand at all.

Smiling, Wei Yang said, "Brother Ming, we are already regular customers, and you know Uncle Sun's temper, 20 is definitely not enough, but it is not without room for negotiation. This time we are going to make a In the big picture, let customers come to buy magical artifacts, and how much you can sell them for at that time depends on your own words, how about our [-]%?"

"Looking at your virtues, it's definitely not my seven and you three?" Heipi suddenly showed a toothache expression, "Brother, this is our family's thing anyway? Are you trying to be a white wolf?"

"Do you think fishing is easy?" Wei Yang smiled slyly, "This time, it's a million-dollar business, as long as you sell for one million, you'll make a profit. I think you can get at least one hundred and twenty thirty Wan, there is still a ready-made winner for you to slaughter, this opportunity is not easy to come by..."

Heipi looked at the young man who was smiling like a fox in front of him, finally gritted his teeth and nodded: "I'll tell the front when the time comes, how are you going to break this thing?"

"The year doesn't need to be too early. The pattern is imitating the Tang style. It is said that this is an antique jade made in the early Ming Dynasty. It was originally used to house the Jade Buddha of the Tang Dynasty. Later, the Jade Buddha was lost, and there was only a lotus stand left. But after years of worship, this lotus stand Influenced by incense, one already has Buddha-nature, so it is the best way to collect incense and luck. The phoenix falls on the lotus platform, which can restrain luck, and there are hibiscus flowers blooming. When you leave the fire, the flowers will bloom and flourish. The calamity is all gone."

This set of words comes out of nowhere, but it fits perfectly with Fengshui and antiques. Even Heipi, who has gone through a lot of battles, can't help being a little dumbfounded. After watching Wei Yang for a long time, he sighed: "Seventh Uncle really should have you When recruited to the store, with just your mouth, you can talk to death!"

Wei Yang sneered: "What's the use of a sharp mouth? Antiques are too deep. Like those old monsters in your house, the porcelain they burnt may not be able to pass the customs. This kind of craftsmanship that can even deceive machines is just me. If you are a rookie, you will be cheated if you can't keep it."

There is also a history of this saying. At the beginning, a master in Liujiayuan’s house burned two antique Jun kiln official porcelains for export. Unfortunately, they were checked by the customs. After all tests, they were found to be genuine Song Dynasty products, and they were sentenced to smuggling cultural relics. The Liu family had no choice but to take them home and show them a whole bed of Jun porcelain of various colors, only for the police to give up.This method of re-firing utensils with broken porcelain and clay from the Song Dynasty is so miraculous that even real experts and professors, let alone ordinary people, may not be able to see through it.

Hearing this changed direction of flattery, Hei Pi's complexion immediately became better, and he chuckled: "That's right, you are worse than your eyesight, and you can't just open your mouth."

After discussing the transaction in a few words, the two talked and laughed and walked outside. Seeing the thin old man who was still working hard, Wei Yang suddenly remembered something, took out a wooden box from his pocket and walked over: " Uncle Seven, to excuse you, I got a bone formation recently, can I trouble you to take a look?"

It is impossible to arouse Uncle Qi's interest by just talking, but when he handed the box to him, the old man stopped immediately, and let out a little sigh: "Rare thing, where did it come from?"

"It was dug up from the cemetery on the other side of Miaotou Mountain. It is said that it was originally sealed in a porcelain jar." Wei Yang stood aside and replied honestly.

Uncle Qi pushed the glasses on the bridge of his nose, took the wooden box in front of him and looked carefully, then took a white glove from the side, put on the glove, held the joint in his hand, looked carefully with the magnifying glass for a long time, and finally murmured: : "It looks like a water book..."

"Water book?" Hei Pi scratched his head in confusion, "Isn't it written on the bone? What does it have to do with water?"

Wei Yang was also stunned for a moment, and suddenly remembered something: "Could it be a 'ghost book'?"

Uncle Qi was obviously a little surprised, and glanced up at the other party: "Do you still know about ghost books? Well, that thing, also called Shuwen, Fanshu, is said to be a mantra handed down from ancient times, specially used to communicate with ghosts and gods. Written for the dead, there are not many Mr. Shuishu who can use this kind of writing. The unearthed dossier in Dushan County caused a sensation. This bone does not look big, but it can carve the characters so finely It is clear, it is probably an unusual magic weapon, but it is a bone weapon after all, so it is unpredictable."

As soon as these words came out, Heipi shuddered. People who are engaged in antiques are somewhat superstitious, let alone those who are involved in the trading of magic weapons. They have heard too many weird things. Evil things are still quite taboo.Wei Yang didn't care much, but his eyes lit up: "That means there are still utensils of Shuishu on the market? Can Uncle Seven help me sell this thing, the price is negotiable."

Uncle Qi glanced at him coldly, and said in a deep voice, "Xiao Wei, do you still not believe in these things?"

Wei Yang snorted: "Uncle Qi forgot what I do? If you really believe me, I'm afraid this business won't last."

Uncle Qi's eyes were still gloomy, and he didn't look very happy.In fact, those who are magic sticks are basically mediocre people who follow the trend. They have an attitude that they would rather believe in strange powers and chaotic gods than believe in nothing. Health care medicine, they say it nicely, half fishy and half pointed, the asking price is not low and the curative effect is not high, but the medicine prescribed will definitely not kill people, it is just a business purely for money.

However, in addition to these "ordinary", there are two extremes among the magic sticks, one is "believe to the end", firmly believe that the Taoism and profound arts that you have learned are true, and you must deceive yourself before deceiving others , In the end, one is obsessed with madness, or one who has learned the truth at the beginning, and is a model of "sharp" after learning well; He doesn't believe in metaphysics and Taoism, but treats it as a kind of psychological manipulation. He is more ruthless than others in deceiving people. In the end, he will either become rich or rich, or die without a place to die.These two, one "sharp" and one "fishy", may become the top masters, and they are also the two types of magic sticks that can confuse people the most.

As for Wei Yang, he was obviously walking on the next road.Back then when he saw Wei Yang on the Antique Street, he was quite optimistic about this kid, but who would have thought that such a good young man who played with antiques would actually become a magic stick, and he still had the same mentality.Taking a deep look at Wei Yang, he replied coldly: "With fear in your heart, you will act in a lawful manner. You are not doing well. You often walk by the river, how can you not get your shoes wet."

Wei Yang just smiled and didn't answer.

Seeing his behavior, Uncle Qi was not interested in persuading him anymore, and said lightly: "Leave the things here, and let you know if there is any news."

"Thank you Uncle Qi." Wei Yang followed Hei Pi out after thanking him in a calm and steady way.

Hei Pi was still a little embarrassed, and said in a low voice: "Ah Yang, don't take offense, Uncle Qi has such a bad temper, he's a technical nerd, it's a bit unreasonable..."

Wei Yang chuckled nonchalantly: "He's also worried about me, that's all right, you can tell the guys in the front yard first, and we can cooperate well when the time comes."

Although Heipi can speak well in Jubaozhai, but his appearance is really not very good, basically he is only responsible for the backyard business, and the front yard is still handed over to those good-looking and sharp-tongued boys. Hearing this, he grinned: "Relax."

The business was basically finalized, Wei Yang didn't delay any longer, looked at Qishu's workshop again, and walked out of the courtyard.In fact, Seventh Uncle's words just now were indeed beyond his expectation, and they were a little bit of a shallow conversation, but when it comes to the business of "magic stick", no one knows better than him.

Because of the death of his parents, Wei Yang grew up in the countryside since he was a child. It was not those uncles who raised him, but his grandparents.Wei Yang's grandfather is Mr. Jin Dian in the old days. He has a wide circle of people and has served as the head of the Changchun Association for several times. His grandmother is a well-known witch in all directions. He will look for her when encountering bumpers and lost souls. Come to exorcise evil spirits.Because the two were so famous, the villagers didn't even dare to offend them when the Four Olds were broken, allowing these two remnants of the old society to live in the new society smoothly.Under such immersion, Wei Yang knows better than anyone else what the so-called "strange power and chaos" is.

Criticizing divination and fortune-telling to judge Fengshui does not rely on Yili gossip, but the "sight" of the husband.The sad face is because the wife is sick or the family is in trouble?Do you come here for divination to ask for a child or wealth?If there is a referrer, what is the relationship between the referrer and the other party, and what is the origin?All those who know how to tell fortunes actually have the idea of ​​"wanting to believe" in their hearts, and Mr. Jin Dian just tells them what they want to hear. If you let those golden dot gentlemen in the early years read "The Collection of Sherlock Holmes", I'm afraid they won't lead that detective as a confidant.

However, Jin Dian is decent anyway, and jumping to the gods is another way.When Wei Yang was a child, he had seen his grandma dance a few big gods, but every time it ended in embarrassment. At most, it was to make those mentally ill patients temporarily stable, and half of them were cured, let alone the appearance of the fox fairy and the upper body of the big fairy. There are more people who say that performance art is afraid to believe it.And different from his grandfather, his grandmother is the kind of "believing" person. Not only does she firmly believe in it, but sometimes she even says nonsense that he is harmful to the family and will harm the immortal. Even more unbearable.

With such influences, precepts and deeds, it is naturally simple and clear who to believe and learn from.A sneer flashed across Wei Yang's lips, and he strode towards Jieshui Zhai without stopping.

The author has something to say:

Changchun Club: A group composed of Jianghu businessmen in the old society. Those who are proficient in the rules of the Jianghu in the eight sects are elected to become the leaders of the sect, and then these people elect the leader.Whenever there are temple fairs and big fairs, the Changchun Association will contact those people from the Jianghu to come out and set up stalls to do business. Temple fairs cannot flourish without the Changchun Association. It can be regarded as the trade union organization of ancient businessmen.