He approached a pumpkin-shaped stone and tapped it, then shook his head and smiled, "Although this stone is strangely shaped and its patterns are extremely clear, there is no jade inside."
"Really?" Xiao Qi asked blankly, "Why does it feel like I'm tapping a watermelon!"
"I have the same feeling!" Lin Ke said with an embarrassed laugh, "Brother Lu Fan, you weren't bluffing when we were in the outer city!"
"What are you saying?" Lu Fan shot him a glance, "Do I look like that kind of person?"
"This stone is called a pumpkin stone. Normally, it produces jade, but these patterns are too clear, making it difficult to produce jade," Group Leader Zhou interjected.
"So Group Leader Zhou knows so much about stones!" Xiao Qi smiled, "No wonder you were strolling around the gambling stone city!"
"I only have a slight understanding," Group Leader Zhou smiled, "But this Brother Lu is probably not simple."
"You flatter me," Lu Fan smiled gently, "Since you have so much confidence in me, I suppose I should show you something!"
"You said it yourself!" Xiao Qi laughed, "Then hurry up and choose the stones!"
Lu Fan didn't hesitate. He marked several stones and then began to examine them. He chose three stones in total, each with a peculiar shape.
Each stone had a price tag, and the value was extremely high. Most people coming to the Fanxian Pavilion might not be able to afford them.
"Three stones for thirty thousand, that's quite a sum," Xiao Qi remarked, "I just don't know if these three stones will yield jade."
At this time, many people were watching, looking at the three stones Lu Fan had chosen. Some shook their heads, while others held some anticipation.
In the entire Fanxian Pavilion, the stones were very expensive, and generally, very few people would buy three at once.
"Brother Lu Fan, can these three stones really yield jade?" Lin Ke frowned, "The price is not low."
"If I say they can yield jade, they definitely will!" Lu Fan said with confidence, and then headed towards the stone-cutting area, "Master, please be careful when cutting. The contents inside these stones are quite valuable."
Seeing Lu Fan's serious expression, Lin Ke was bewildered.
"These stones look ordinary; they don't seem to have jade."
With an embarrassed expression, Group Leader Zhou stated frankly.
Just then, several elders from not far away spoke, "This young brother must be new! These three stones have been here for a long time, and no one has ever touched them. They are clearly inferior products. Young brother, you must be cautious."
"Gambling on stones is all about mentality!" Lu Fan smiled, "Until the stone is broken open, no one can know what's inside. Thank you for the reminder, seniors."
The elders were displeased but didn't say much more. What Lu Fan said was indeed true; within many stones, the possibility still existed as long as they weren't cut.
However, regardless, they were still the older generation, and being addressed so directly by Lu Fan made them feel somewhat displeased.
The stone-cutting master carefully cut the first stone. Many people were watching, even more so with anticipation.
"Emerald jade! The first stone yielded emerald jade!"
The stone-cutting master stood up, his face full of surprise.
"It really yielded emerald jade?" Lin Ke exclaimed, "This is much larger than the one from before!"
"Just give it an appraisal," Lu Fan said directly.
"This finished emerald jade is of good quality, and it can be worth at least a hundred thousand!"
The stone-cutting master stated, and several staff members nearby nodded slightly.
"One hundred thousand, isn't that a net profit of ninety thousand!"
Many people in the Fanxian Pavilion exclaimed, feeling envious.
To be able to cut such good jade, it was like striking it rich.
The elders nearby felt awkward. They had just told Lu Fan that these stones would not yield jade, and now they felt rather embarrassed.
Group Leader Zhou was also somewhat surprised. He had a good understanding of stones, and under normal circumstances, the stone from before should not have yielded jade, but the reality was the opposite.
"Cut the second one!" Lu Fan said, his expression indifferent. Su Dan Novel Network
Meanwhile, in the Fanxian Pavilion, more and more people were watching. Lu Fan had bought three stones, and the first one had already yielded a net profit of ninety thousand. As for whether the second one would yield anything, no one knew for sure.
"Chicken blood stone!"
The stone-cutting master's voice rang out, and everyone exclaimed again. Their gazes turned to Lu Fan with even more reverence. Having chosen three stones and two of them yielding top-quality jade, it was an achievement few people could match.
"Boss, this chicken blood stone is not small. Just give it an appraisal." Lu Fan smiled.
The stone-cutting master smiled wryly, "My level is probably not sufficient for this. This needs to be taken to the front desk for an appraisal, but it can be worth at least around five hundred thousand!"
"Five hundred thousand!" Many people exclaimed, "This is too crazy!"
Lin Ke and Xiao Qi stood there, their faces full of disbelief. They were both ordinary office workers and had never seen so much money.
Group Leader Zhou also looked serious, showing even more respect towards Lu Fan. After this incident, he felt that Lu Fan was becoming increasingly mysterious and not as simple as he appeared.
As the news spread, the Fanxian Pavilion was packed with people, many coming to watch. After all, the jade that appeared today was not ordinary, and it all came from one person. Such an occurrence was rare.
"Sir, your luck is quite good. Do you need to cut the third one?"
The stone-cutting master asked, with a hint of nervousness. Lu Fan could discern two different stones, and if the third one also yielded jade, his reputation would surely soar, and he would become renowned in the world of gambling stones.
"Of course, I need to cut it. I want all three stones I chose to be cut," Lu Fan said with a calm expression, "If I'm not mistaken, the third one is the main event!"
The stone-cutting master nodded and then began to cut slowly.
Meanwhile, from not far away, a middle-aged man wearing sunglasses approached Lu Fan, "Young brother, I am Ye Chen, the Pavilion Master of Fanxian Pavilion."
"A pleasure!" Lu Fan clasped his fists and smiled, "May I ask what brings you here?"
"Young brother has extraordinary eyesight and is likely not an ordinary person," Ye Chen smiled, "I have no other intentions. These two stones have already been cut, so Fanxian Pavilion will purchase them in their entirety. As for the third stone, perhaps we should stop here."
"What do you mean by that?" Lu Fan smiled, "I don't quite understand."
"Young brother is not an ordinary person and likely has some skills. Fanxian Pavilion is a business, and I hope young brother can understand," Ye Chen said frankly, "I am also acting on behalf of others. If my establishment is disrupted, it will be difficult to explain."
"That's not right. It's a willing buyer and a willing seller. We have paid the money," Xiao Qi interjected, "Even if all three stones yield jade, they must belong to us!"
Ye Chen smiled, "While that may be true, one must understand the rules. If the market is disrupted, the Stone King will not be pleased!"
Many people nearby felt indignant but dared not speak out too much. Fanxian Pavilion was opened by the Stone King, and no one dared to cause trouble here or act recklessly.