Big Shot's Sweetheart Shocked the World Again!-Chapter 963: Bronze Divine Tree! Phoenix!
Gu Shiyin gave Davis a grateful smile from a distance.
She merely mentioned to Davis the exotic decorations in the hall, not expecting the suggestion of the Byzantine style to fit so well. Indeed, Davis still had a scholarly air about him, even when he was so brazenly staking a claim.
— Very good, Mr. Dean, continue with these surprising revelations. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞
— Our exchange is going rather smoothly, isn’t it?
Seizing the chance, she emphasized to everyone with a slightly exaggerated tone, "So it’s the Byzantine style, no wonder it’s so luxurious!"
The archaeologists, caught off guard, took a moment before retorting, "Dean Davis, what supports your conclusion?"
Science demands evidence; archaeology demands even more evidence!
Davis stepped forward and pointed to the hall’s surrounding columns: "The carvings on these are typical of Ancient Roman palace columns, featuring geometric and botanical patterns that are traditional in our Western culture."
The archaeologists furrowed their brows.
Davis then gestured to the crystal chandelier above the coffin: "This type of crystal glasswork is also a signature of the Byzantine period, not in line with your Eastern art style. As far as I know, you Easterners prefer porcelain."
The archaeologists opened their mouths, struggling to counterargue.
Yet a reporter asked, "These are just trivial details. Do you have more compelling evidence?"
Gu Shiyin’s heart skipped a beat, a hint of nervousness emerging: Indeed, reporters were tough to handle; she should have invited more familiar media acquaintances to assist.
If Davis couldn’t answer, her entire plan would collapse.
Davis said nothing, taking a few more steps forward.
He stopped to observe a towering bronze decoration, nearly reaching the ceiling, not far from the coffin.
It was a tree cast in bronze.
Its branches spread wide, exuding an imposing aura.
At the tree’s top, a few fiery red birds perched, seemingly guarding the realm for the tomb’s owner.
With a cold snort and in imperfect Empire language, he arrogantly declared, "This is irrefutable evidence—this tree is called the Bronze Divine Tree, and those birds are called Phoenixes, venerated totems handed down by our Western ancestors. In the treasures unearthed from our country’s Imperial Mausoleums, the Bronze Divine Tree and Phoenix are common Magic Artifacts. You of the Empire lack deities and beliefs, so it’s normal you don’t comprehend the profound meanings of these artifacts."
The room fell silent.
The crowd was stunned by this statement.
This bronze tree was one of the most sensational artifacts discovered with the ancient tomb, still a major subject of debate in academia.
In the absence of a clear historical origin, indeed, some scholars thought it resembled Western style, as such a plant form had never been seen in Empire’s ancient tombs. Empire’s nobles typically didn’t use plants as burial objects, preferring gold, silver, jewels, and porcelain instead.
Thus, the provenance of the bronze tree, like the tomb’s owner, was a mystery, leading the archaeological team to seek experts desperately, connecting even with Gu Shiyin for help in identifying artifacts.
No one expected the mystery to be so easily solved by a foreigner!
Bronze Divine Tree!
Phoenix!
Reflecting carefully on world history, it seemed to make some sense.
This was a tomb of Western style...
The tomb’s master was a Westerner, explaining the exotic funeral objects...
This perfectly explained everyone’s confusion.
Yet, as members of the Empire, it was hard not to feel a twinge of regret.
In the silence, Gu Shiyin’s smile almost couldn’t be contained.
She had succeeded.
Her deal was soon to materialize.
At this moment, hidden behind the Jade Coffin next to Zuzi, Bai Fei was growing increasingly furious, nearly clenching his fist to the point of breaking!
