Ding Meng's group entered the exhibition area in a grandiose manner, and the other guests all made way for them. The aura of this group of people was simply too strong, especially Ji Chenxue. The surrounding people all wanted to go up to her to show their faces, but when they saw the group of bodyguards beside her, all of them couldn't be any more cowardly.
The group of people slowly browsed through the exhibition area, and Ding Meng discovered that these exhibits were indeed some strange things. For example, metal scraps, miniature crystal carriers, unknown leather materials, mysterious and unknown stones, and even nameless things like the mold of a Buddha amulet.
However, these items all had something in common, and that was that they had never appeared on the market before. Moreover, it was very difficult to analyze their materials.
That Qi Yuan stopped beside a display stand, and there was a black tube lying in the middle of the energy barrier. It was hard to tell what material it was made of, but the surface of the tube was still stained with dried sand. It was obvious that it had been transported all the way here since it was unearthed, and no one had touched it along the way. However, the light screen below the energy barrier displayed a striking price: 1.5 million star coins!
Qi Yuan turned his head and said, "Ji Zong, what do you think of this item's quality?"
A staff member wearing white gloves immediately went up to close the energy barrier and carefully took out the tube, bringing it in front of Ji Chenxue.
Ji Chenxue's beautiful eyes seemed to flicker with a mysterious light. She stared at the tube for a long time without saying a word. The surrounding air was extremely quiet, as if waiting for her to appraise it.
Ding Meng instantly understood. Ji Chenxue cultivated applied psychokinesis, so it was very easy for her to inspect this item. This Qi Yuan and Mo Xiaoxiao had obviously specially invited her to treasure hunt.
What kind of big shot was able to invite Ji Chenxue?
Ding Meng was very curious.
Not long after, Ji Chenxue revealed a moving smile, "Brother Qi, you can buy this tube without worry."
Qi Yuan's face lit up, "Please enlighten me, Ji Zong."
Ji Chenxue said meaningfully, "This tube should have been dug up from the Fertile Chalk Galaxy. As far as I know, it's a type of platinum metal, PGS11TN1. It belongs to the platinum group's red crystal. The shockproof and recoil devices on the armor are refined from this material. Manager Ling, the Blue Dawn series of armor developed by Xinghong Group should also use this material, right?"
Transit String also smiled, "Ji Zong, you really have a good eye!"
Qi Yuan was overjoyed, and the surrounding people also showed admiration. Even Ding Meng couldn't help admiring Ji Chenxue. It was indeed difficult to identify the material, but it was even harder to describe its use. This was Ji was a true expert.
Mo Xiaoxiao quickly called over another staff member and paid the money on the spot.
The group continued to walk around the exhibition hall, and Qi Yuan stopped in front of another booth. Ding Meng now had an idea. Qi Yuan and Mo Xiaoxiao must have been here beforehand to check out the place. Their goal was very clear. They already had their eyes on these items and were only waiting for Ji Chenxue to determine their value.
This time, a cylindrical crystal vessel was placed on the display stand. It was soaked in a transparent liquid, and within the liquid, there was a rainbow-colored branch that looked like seaweed. It emitted a moving light, soft and soft, and was extremely beautiful. The price on the screen was actually: 6 million star coins.
After looking at it for a long time, Ji Chenxue suddenly turned his head, "Manager Ling, can you tell what this is?"
Transit String smiled, "If I'm not wrong, this should be the frogmen's green light fiber. It's a very mysterious material. It's extremely flexible and resistant to fire and water, and it can fuse with all kinds of metals. It was taken from the frogmen's commander."
When the surrounding people heard this, their eyes widened. This thing was actually so rare. No wonder the price was so high. 6 million star coins to buy green light fiber was simply too worth it.
Ji Chenxue revealed a look of admiration, "Manager Ling is indeed an authority."
Ding Meng, on the other hand, was secretly amused. It wasn't strange that the Transit String knew this. The Federation's technology was much more advanced than the Empire's, and Xinghong Shenghao was also an expert in this field. It was normal for the Transit String to know the word 'green light'.
Just as Mo Xiaoxiao was calling the staff member again, Ding Meng sighed, "If you want to buy it to forge armor or weapons, this green light won't be suitable."
His voice wasn't loud, but everyone heard it clearly.
Qi Yuan immediately turned his head and looked at Ding Meng with a strange gaze. There was no place for 'Ancestral Gragon' to speak in this place, but seeing that Ji Chenxue had invited Ding Meng here, he couldn't refute.
Ji Chenxue's beautiful eyes flashed, "Ancestral Gragon has been active in outer space for many years, and he has many friends. I'm sure he's seen more things than we have."
These words were simply drawing hatred for Ding Meng. What would the surrounding people think? Ji Chenxue was the authority of the Appraisal Association. Was this brat trying to overthrow her?
Or was he trying to make his presence known?
Ding Meng replied humbly, "I wouldn't dare. I only know a little."
Ji Chenxue smiled and said, "Mr. Zu, if you have any opinions, feel free to say them. Mr. Fang won't blame you. After all, the Appraisal Association is meant to identify more unknown items."
Ding Meng looked at the branch soaked in the container and said calmly, "This thing isn't green light."
"Why do you say that?" The Transit String was surprised.
Ding Meng's words were shocking. "This is the root of the Demonic Shadow Strange Tree of the Devouring World. It was refined by the Demonic Lake, but unfortunately, it wasn't refined into a real treasure. Instead, it was destroyed. Even so, its toxicity is still very strong. However, the person who collected this thing must have paid a very high price. If I had the money, I would be willing to pay 600,000 for my hard work."
Among the people present, Ding Meng had the most experience in the Devouring World. With the items and information collected by Jun Ling and the others during their years on the Flame Star, it wasn't difficult for him to identify this.
However, everyone's eyes widened, doubting his judgment.
"Is it really poisonous?" Mo Xiaoxiao couldn't make up her mind.
Ji Chenxue suddenly turned his head and ordered the staff, "I'll pay 6 million. Open it!"
This was to test whether Ding Meng's judgment was correct or not.
The bodyguard next to him suddenly shouted to the crowd, "Unrelated people, please step back to avoid accidental injury. Thank you for your cooperation!"
As the staff carefully unscrewed the container, about ten seconds later, probably because the roots came into contact with the air, the seven-colored light instantly disappeared. With a "swoosh", it turned black. That kind of black was not a normal black, because it gave people a very uncomfortable and oppressive feeling.
The root suddenly left the liquid and flew into the air. With a bang, it turned into a black fog.
Everyone's expression changed. If this wasn't the Devouring World's strange poison, what else could it be?
However, the black fog didn't spread. It seemed to be confined by some kind of invisible energy, slowly condensing into a black line that swam over the crowd's heads. A female bodyguard behind Ji Chenxue raised a small crystalline bottle. The black fog was sucked into the bottle and sealed away.
Ji Chenxue turned his head and smiled. "Mister Zu, your reputation is well-deserved. If even you are like this, I wonder what your friend's cultivation is like."
Ding Meng could only be modest. "You flatter me!"
Transit String, Qi Yuan, and Mo Xiaoxiao no longer looked at him with doubtful eyes. Instead, they were full of praise.
Qi Yuan and Mo Xiaoxiao even had a cautious look of admiration in their eyes. It seemed that this Ancestral Gragon wasn't just an empty shell. If he could travel together with Ji Zong, there must be something praiseworthy about him.
The group continued shopping, but the items they chose weren't that difficult. In fact, Ji Chenxue and Transit String didn't even need to personally comment on them. Jin Xiaoyan was able to explain the origins of these materials clearly.
Ding Meng did a quick calculation. Qi Yuan and Mo Xiaoxiao had purchased a total of six items, spending a total of nearly thirty million star coins. This amount might not be much to the guests here, but to ordinary people, this was an astronomical figure. Even the statisticians and material engineers of large corporations wouldn't dare to purchase such expensive and unknown materials all at once.
Moreover, these six items had one thing in common. They were all rare metals and biotechnology materials. Ding Meng's guess was right. They were either going to be used to forge battle armor or to forge unpopular weapons.
He was suddenly interested in Qi Yuan and Mo Xiaoxiao's identities. Who exactly were they?
Ji Chenxue took the initiative to strike up a conversation with Ding Meng. "Mister Zu, that friend of yours has benefited you greatly."
Transit String leaned over as well. "Haha, I was wondering why I haven't heard from him in a long time. So he's come to the empire to develop his business."
She clearly knew that Ding Meng was Ancestral Gragon's friend, so she took the initiative to curry favor with him.
Ding Meng's acting was quite convincing. He sighed and said, "To be honest, I've lost contact with him for three years already. Rumor has it that he died on Rainforest Planet in the Fertile Chalk System three years ago."
Ji Chenxue and Transit String were both stunned. "How is that possible?"
Ding Meng sighed even harder. "If that wasn't the case, why would I be here to report to the congress on behalf of the boss's corporation?"
However, Ji Chenxue and Transit String quickly regained their composure. They would only believe something like this if they saw it with their own eyes or if it was verified by an authoritative figure.
Ding Meng also realized that he would be exposed sooner or later if he spent too much time with these bigwigs. Fortunately, Mo Xiaoxiao returned at this moment. She looked a little excited. "Ji Zong, I just received a message from Madam. She asked me to pass it on to you. She feels a little apologetic that you've taken the time out of your busy schedule to help with the appraisals, so she would like to invite you over for a meal tonight. Do you have the time?"
Ji Chenxue's eyes lit up. She said sweetly, "How could I say that I don't have the time when Madam is so kind?
I couldn't ask for more, but … "
She paused for a moment, then said, "Can you ask on my behalf if Vice President Ling and Vice President Zu can come along?
They are also authoritative figures in the field of appraisals, especially Vice President Ling. She came all the way to our empire to seek cooperation. "
"Of course, no problem!" Qi Yuan said seriously. "The Norse Empire welcomes any knowledgeable friend to visit."
It was only now that Ding Meng realized that Ji Chenxue's goal was probably the same as his. The 'Madam' Mo Xiaoxiao mentioned was most likely the current wife of the Chancellor — Zhong Yalin!