C23 Top Grade Jade(1)

The room fell into an eerie hush, not a sound to be heard.

All eyes were fixed on the jade Su Hao had expertly polished, their hearts churning with tumultuous awe.

Could there really be jade hidden within that piece of discarded stone?

It seemed like a far-fetched joke!

Wang Tiehzhu, having witnessed the event, shook violently, as if struck by lightning, his eyes brimming with intense disbelief.

The rich glow of jade in Su Hao's hands was like an invisible slap, harshly striking his face with stinging humiliation.

His earlier words were now shattered by that same rich glow of jade, leaving behind only a ridiculous echo in his wake.

The most shocked of all was the stall owner. He had inspected the Waste Raw Stone multiple times before, convinced it contained no jade.

Yet, Su Hao's skilled polishing had completely overturned his assessments.

This man, unfazed by the skepticism around him, remained calm and steady, skillfully revealing the jade with just a few splashes of water.

Where did such confidence stem from?

"Green with white, semi-transparent to fully transparent, and as clear as water... this is ice-type jade!" an uncle standing near Su Hao gasped, his pupils contracting in amazement.

The crowd, momentarily stunned, quickly gathered around, their attention returning to the jade in Su Hao's grasp.

Upon seeing the clear, transparent texture within the emerald, they involuntarily inhaled sharply.

Ice-type emerald, known for its ample 'water head,' exceptional quality, and highest level of transparency, ranked second only to glass-type emerald in value and commanded a steep price.

"No, this is more than just top-grade ice-type jade. This is high ice-type!" someone suddenly declared, astounded.

High ice-type emeralds, the finest in quality and clarity, were often referred to as 'high ice-type,' denoting the best among ice-types, yet not quite reaching the glass-type level.

"It's definitely high ice-type!" the crowd murmured, inspecting it closely and marveling once more.

The stall owner, magnifying glass in hand, inspected the jade thoroughly, his gaze alight with fervor, "It's not just high ice-type; this emerald also has blue, cotton-like patterns within it, qualifying it as blue ice-type."

Everyone paused, their eyes alight with surprise.

Within the realm of ice-type jadeite, the presence of intermittent blue veins or a pattern resembling cotton flowers is known as blue flower ice type, commonly referred to as blue ice type.

Blue ice type jadeite, like its high-grade ice-type counterpart, is a rare variety within ice-type jadeite, often fashioned into bracelets or pendants, commanding an exceptionally high commercial value.

In that instant, gazes turned towards Su Hao, filled with envy and jealousy, devoid of any previous scorn or mockery.

The market value of ice-type jadeite is considerable, especially for a piece that is a rare combination of high-grade and blue ice type—a truly once-in-a-century find.

An ornament crafted from such a substantial piece of ice jade could easily be worth over ten million, rendering it beyond price.

What left people dumbfounded was that Su Hao had acquired this discarded raw stone for a mere three thousand.

Three thousand for over ten million.

The disparity between investment and return was almost too staggering to believe.

Meanwhile, Zeng Ziyuv's eyes blazed as he fixated on the ice jade in Su Hao's possession.

Color is the primary factor in appraising jadeite, with the ideal hue being vivid, rich, positive, and even.

The ice jade polished by Su Hao boasted a pure green color, with a saturation of seventy to eighty percent, a brilliant luster, and uniform color distribution—an exceptional specimen among ice-type jadeite.

Size is the second criterion in evaluating jadeite, with larger pieces being more valuable.

The piece Su Hao held was as large as a football, enough to craft seven or eight bracelets that exude elegance and serenity, perfect for the sophisticated woman, or to create ice jade pendants that convey a man's solidity and composure.

Whether in terms of color or size, this piece of ice jade was flawless, with its value estimated at no less than fifty million.

"I must acquire this piece of ice jade," he declared, inhaling deeply before making a beeline for Su Hao.

Elsewhere, a jade merchant in a hat glanced around slyly before offering Su Hao a smile. "Brother, I'll offer you ten million. Would you consider selling me that piece of ice jade in your hands?"

In an era where glass-type jadeite is a rare find, ice-type jadeite has become a byword for the finest quality jade. A jewelry store with even a few pieces of ice-type jadeite in its inventory could easily enhance its prestige and draw in customers.

Su Hao's ice-type jadeite wasn't just any specimen—it boasted the coveted characteristics of both high ice-type and blue ice-type. At ten million, it was a steal.

"Haha, you think you can snag such exquisite ice-type jadeite for a mere ten million?" scoffed a jade merchant with bushy eyebrows, rolling his eyes at Su Hao. "Buddy, I'll offer you twenty million—sell it to me."

"Hey, I spotted it first. What's your deal?" complained the jade merchant in the hat, his face clouding over with annoyance.

The merchant with the bushy eyebrows dismissed him with a sneer, "So what if you saw it first? In the jade trade, the piece goes to the highest bidder. If you can't pony up the cash, don't interrupt my business talk with the man here."

"Who the hell doesn't have money? I'll bid 25 million. Brother, that ice-type jadeite is mine," the hat-wearing merchant shot back, his expression darkening as he clenched his teeth.

The bushy-browed merchant shoved him aside, turning to Su Hao with a grin. "Brother, don't mind this broke fellow. My offer is 30 million!"

"Damn it, pushing me? You looking to start something?"

"You got a problem with that?"

...

The two merchants' bickering escalated into a full-blown scuffle, leaving Su Hao torn between laughter and tears.

The other jade merchants glanced around, each quickly placing their bids, all eager to get their hands on Su Hao's ice-type jadeite.

None of them were fools—they recognized the opportunity to not only boost their store's sales but also to elevate their establishment's status. The potential profits from such a high-profile promotion were too significant to ignore.

Miss this chance, and it might never come again.

Witnessing the commotion, Wang Tiehzhu's face turned a sickly green, his expression as sour as if he'd swallowed something foul.

He had spent the earlier part of the day mocking Su Hao, belittling him for his lack of discernment. Yet, in an unexpected turn, Su Hao had transformed what was once considered a worthless stone into a piece of top-grade jadeite.

In the end, it turned out that the person truly lacking discernment was none other than himself.

How absurd is that?

Yet, there was someone who felt even more miserable than he did—the stall owner.

A discarded Waste Stone, once deemed worthless, had astonishingly yielded a piece of exquisite jade...