Wu Tian’s actions were naturally unacceptable to Liu Gao.
He stared at Wu Tian and said, “What exactly do you mean? Even if you’re going to act recklessly, you shouldn’t do it like this.”
Zhao Tianyue also found it unbelievable, so he couldn’t help but ask Wu Tian, “Wu Tian, what do you mean? You haven’t even started the appraisal, how can you already have the answer?”
Wu Tian smiled and said, “I don’t need to appraise it, because the answer has already come to me.”
“So, just give me the paper. I can write down the answer now.”
“Are you sure?” Zhao Tianyue still found it hard to believe.
“Let me remind you, this is a test, not a casual quiz. If you make a mistake, you won’t pass the test!”
Wu Tian remained composed and smiled, “Don’t worry, I’ll bear all the consequences.”
“Even if I lose, it will be my own problem. I will never go back on my word.”
Seeing Wu Tian say this, Liu Gao found it impossible to accept.
He felt that Wu Tian was insulting the art of appraisal, so he said angrily, “I think you’re talking complete nonsense!”
“Even a ninth-level appraiser wouldn’t be able to give an appraisal result without even touching the item.”
“Moreover, you’re not even a ninth-level appraiser. How dare you say such a thing?”
Wu Tian said calmly, “Who told you that you must touch an item to appraise it?”
“I was watching you the entire time you were appraising. Isn’t that appraisal?”
Liu Gao thought Wu Tian was joking. His mouth twitched with anger as he said, “You really are talking without thinking. Who do you think you are? Do you have X-ray vision?”
“Competing with someone like you is a huge insult to me. I’m not competing anymore. Whoever wants to compete can do so!”
With that, Liu Gao prepared to leave.
His attitude made Zhao Tianyue very unhappy.
After all, this represented the face of the Divine Artifact Sect. If Liu Gao just left like this, wouldn’t it imply that their Divine Artifact Sect had no grace?
So he said sternly, “Liu Gao, what is your attitude? Is this kind of test something you can just walk away from?”
“If you leave now, don’t come back again.”
Liu Gao was still very respectful of Zhao Tianyue, but he was also very unconvinced. Therefore, he said, “Sect Master, it’s not that I’m not giving you face, it’s just that he’s going too far!”
“Let everyone here judge. Is there any point in continuing this competition?”
The surrounding people also felt that Wu Tian’s actions were too hasty.
They all agreed with Liu Gao and nodded, saying, “Yes, this is indeed too much.”
“His attitude clearly shows disrespect for the competition. Since he doesn’t respect us, why should we respect him? This is completely unreasonable!”
They spoke one after another, clearly expressing their dissatisfaction with Wu Tian.
Zhao Xiaojie also took the opportunity to mock, “I knew this guy was incompetent. He’s just good with his mouth.”
“But appraisal requires real skill. What’s the use of just talking? It’s hilarious.”
The surrounding mockery had no effect on Wu Tian.
Wu Tian calmly said, “Sect Master Zhao, please give me the paper. Let’s not waste any more time.”
Seeing Wu Tian’s persistence, Zhao Tianyue didn’t say anything more to him and directly handed the white paper to Wu Tian.
In fact, he was also full of anticipation. He also wanted to know if Wu Tian truly had the ability.
After taking the white paper, Wu Tian wrote down the answer with a flourish and returned it to Zhao Tianyue.
Thus, both of them had finished writing their answers.
Zhao Tianyue announced, “Now, let me announce the answers. Liu Gao’s appraisal result is genuine, and Wu Tian’s appraisal result… is a fake!”
“What?!” Upon hearing Zhao Tianyue’s announcement, everyone present was shocked.
Liu Gao was also stunned for a moment, then sneered, “I thought you were so capable. Turns out you only have this much skill!”
“You even said it’s a fake. This is clearly a genuine piece, not a fake at all.”
“I think you just guessed randomly, and you guessed wrong!”
Others also felt that things were as Liu Gao said, and the mocking voices arose again, “Yes, he must have written it randomly. What does he know?”
“Liu Gao is an expert in this field. It is said that he has never made a mistake in appraising calligraphy works.”
“So, there’s no need to think about it. This is definitely a genuine piece. Liu Gao is bound to win!”
Everyone had already made up their minds. They all believed Liu Gao was destined to win, while Zhao Tianyue’s expression was somewhat solemn.
He raised his hand, signaling everyone to quiet down, and said, “Please don’t discuss it for now. Just listen to my result.”
“I know you have great trust in Liu Gao, but the result might disappoint you.”
“Because this calligraphy work by Wang Xizhi… it is indeed a fake!”
Boom!
As Zhao Tianyue spoke, everyone present felt as if something had exploded in their ears.
They all widened their eyes, as if they had misheard Zhao Tianyue.
How could this possibly be a fake?
Logically speaking, Liu Gao shouldn’t have lost under any circumstances!
Liu Gao, naturally, could not accept such a result.
He said excitedly, “Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!”
“After my appraisal, this is clearly a genuine piece. It cannot be fake!”
“Sect Master, did you make a mistake? Don’t you believe my judgment?”
Zhao Tianyue said sternly, “Calm down, don’t get agitated. I know you are talented in this area, but I must say, you have indeed lost this time.”
“A fake is a fake. This is an objective fact and will not change because of your judgment.”
How could Liu Gao calm down at this moment?
He shouted, “No, it’s not like that! You must give me a reason today. If you don’t have a reason, then you must be protecting him!”
“What nonsense are you talking about?!” Zhao Tianyue was angered by Liu Gao’s audacity.
“I am the Sect Master. Don’t you even believe my words?”
Liu Gao restrained himself a little, but still said, “Sect Master, I also have pride. You can’t just say I lost and that’s it, right?”
“He must give me a reason today. Otherwise, he just got lucky, and this doesn’t count!”