At this moment, a high-end Mercedes Benz stopped at the shop's entrance.
I glanced at it and found the license plate somewhat familiar.
It looked like Chu Yue’s car?
Just as I was about to get a closer look, the car door was pushed open.
A leggy beauty, dressed in blue denim shorts, stepped out of the car.
“Qin Ze!”
A familiar voice called out.
My guess was correct; it was indeed Chu Yue.
I just didn't know why she had come.
“Huh? Chu Yue, why are you here? Did you encounter anything strange?”
I asked, puzzled.
Chu Yue, who had been smiling a moment ago, directly rolled her eyes at my question:
“If I don’t encounter anything strange, can’t I come over?”
At this moment, I realized I had spoken rather impulsively just now.
“It’s not that, I was just a bit surprised!
It’s been a while, please come inside!”
After saying that, I went to open the door.
Chu Yue opened the trunk and called out to me:
“Come help me!”
After I opened the door, I turned to help.
In the trunk, there was a black cloth bag.
I didn’t know what was inside; it seemed to be a box, but it was very heavy.
Chu Yue asked me to carry it inside, but didn’t say what it was.
After entering the house, I placed the black bag aside.
Chu Yue looked around for a moment, then sat down on the sofa.
I poured her a glass of water:
“Chu Yue, what wind blew you here? And with such a big bag?”
Chu Yue took a small sip, looking rather mysterious:
“Guess what I have in here?”
After speaking, she pointed to the black cloth bag.
I was completely bewildered; how could I possibly know?
I only knew there was a wooden box inside.
I awkwardly said:
“I can catch ghosts, but I can’t guess things.”
I waved my hand.
Chu Yue then smiled and unzipped the bag, revealing a peach wood box.
I saw that the peach wood box was very ruddy.
The quality of this wood was almost comparable to the Chi Huang Peach Wood Sword in Chen Yao’s hand.
“Wow, to use such good peach wood to make a box, what a waste of good material!”
I said regretfully.
The few peach wood swords I had were not very good, mainly because I couldn't find suitable peach wood materials.
But Chu Yue took the box out and then said:
“No, the item inside is the real treasure!”
After speaking, she opened the box.
As soon as the box was opened, I saw a dark, as if burnt wood, long piece of wood revealed inside.
It was over a meter long, a round log.
I glanced at it and didn’t recognize it at first:
“What is this?”
“Take a closer look?”
Chu Yue continued.
So I touched it and looked closely.
I found that it had black patterns, like lightning marks, spreading from top to bottom.
Seeing this, my expression instantly changed, and I said in astonishment:
“This, this is lightning-struck wood?”
Chu Yue smiled and nodded:
“That’s right, and it’s also peach wood.
A thirty-four-year-old old peach tree.
There are even growth rings below.
I bought this yesterday from a collector.
I don’t have any use for it myself, so I brought it to you…”
Chu Yue said nonchalantly.
But my eyes lit up, filled with excitement.
To different people, it was just a piece of black wood, useless.
But to people like us, this lightning-struck peach wood, especially over thirty years old, was definitely a treasure.
To obtain such a piece of wood, and in such a complete state.
Such a large piece of lightning-struck wood had a probability lower than winning the lottery.
Peach wood itself is known as "immortal wood."
It is also called "demon-subduing wood" or "ghost-fearing wood," with potent effects against Yin Sha and malevolent spirits.
If this kind of wood were also struck by lightning,
Then it would be extraordinary.
Not only could it be made into peach wood swords, but even a peach wood pendant would be enough to deter spirits and malevolent beings.
I caressed the complete and thick piece of lightning-struck wood, unable to put it down.
Seeing how much I liked it, Chu Yue directly said:
“It’s for you.”
“Ah? Give, give it to me?”
I was astonished, looking at Chu Yue in disbelief.
This thing, it wasn't cheap, and it was also priceless.
In the eyes of those who don't need it, it's just firewood.
In the eyes of those who do, even spending millions might not be enough to buy a real piece of lightning-struck peach wood.
The main reason is its rarity.
Chu Yue looked at my surprised expression and still smiled:
“Yes! It’s for you. You’ve saved me so many times.
Besides, we have no use for this item.
I thought of your abilities, so I bought it for you.
I hope you can help more people in the future…”
Chu Yue truly has a good heart.
She was right; she had no use for this item.
Only people like us could bring out the greatest value of this lightning-struck wood.
I didn't hesitate and immediately nodded:
“Alright then. But since you traveled so far to bring it, I must pay you.
If it’s too much, I’ll have to pay in installments.”
Because I knew very well that this thing would definitely not be cheap.
But Chu Yue waved her hand:
“I’m not short of money. Just treat me to a few more meals.”
“Just, just meals?”
My eyes widened.
“Yeah! Is that not okay? Then watching movies is also fine!”
Chu Yue retorted, with a teasing tone.
“Okay, okay, okay, a few meals, a few movies, whatever works.”
I continued to look at the lightning-struck wood, unable to put it down; everything else was secondary.
Chu Yue was just saying it casually, giving me an incredible bargain and a great favor!
She’s loyal and a true friend; saving her a few times wasn’t in vain…