Return of the Immortal Emperor Daddy-Chapter 61 Last Year I Bought a Watch

"He’s so good at racing, and now he’s this great at stone gambling? It’s unbelievable. What else can he do?" Xia Qian’s gaze was filled with shock as her attention was captured by Wu Tian’s two remaining raw stones. She desperately wanted to know what was inside them. Could he also be a master-level figure in the Gambling Stone Circle?

"What do you all think? How will these two raw stones turn out?"

Every move made by Wu Tian, this plainly dressed man, now attracted everyone’s attention. His raw stones became the subject of intense discussion.

"It’s hard to say. Judging by their appearance alone, these two raw stones don’t look like much."

"But the stone he just cut was only average in appearance, yet he made a fortune. It goes to show that appearance isn’t everything."

"That’s right. Even the master-level Elder Zhen stumbled. This round of stone gambling is strange and hard to judge."

As everyone reflected on what had just happened, they calmed down and found the situation truly bizarre. No one dared to make a hasty judgment. If they were wrong, wouldn’t they just be eating their words?

"No, I don’t believe it! A master of stone gambling is someone who has gone through systematic study and the test of time, with experience and judgment honed over years. How could Wu Tian know anything about it?" Lin Tianlong said resentfully. He had no personal grievances with Wu Tian; he was simply resentful because Wu Tian had ignored him.

"I don’t believe it either. You might win once at stone gambling by luck, but his luck can’t possibly be that good," Nangong Yi said, his tone gentle but his words laced with sarcasm. He certainly didn’t want Wu Tian’s halo to outshine his own.

Wu Tian continued to ignore their chatter.

SCREECH!

The Stone-Cutting Master began to cut, and the piercing sound tugged at everyone’s heartstrings. All eyes were captivated by the raw stone as it was gradually sliced open.

Suddenly, the sound of the cutting machine changed. "Hm?"

It was a subtle difference that most people wouldn’t notice; only a veteran stone-cutter could detect it. Generally, the rough stone encasing a high-quality material sounds different when being cut than ordinary stone. When such a distinct sound is heard, it usually means a top-tier jadeite is about to be revealed. The thought made the Stone-Cutting Master’s eyes light up with excitement. To cut a top-tier jadeite, like the legendary Jadeite King, in one’s lifetime was something to boast about forever. His salary would also increase accordingly. Consequently, the Stone-Cutting Master’s movements became extremely careful.

Sharp-eyed individuals in the crowd, like Xiao Liang, Xia Qian, Nalan Jie, and Elder Zhen, also noticed the change in the Stone-Cutting Master’s actions. Their expressions were varied.

SWISH. A moment later, the Stone-Cutting Master seemed to have found something. He quickly grabbed the bucket of clear water nearby and gently poured it over the raw stone to wash away the dust. The Stone-Cutting Master could finally see clearly. The newly exposed corner of the raw stone emitted a unique fluorescence. It was transparent and smooth, causing him to cry out in surprise.

"It’s a glassy variety!"

"What?"

"A glassy variety?"

Hearing the Stone-Cutting Master’s exclamation, everyone’s expression changed. They quickly moved closer, wanting a better look. Xiao Liang, Xia Qian, Nalan Jie, and Elder Zhen immediately went up to stand behind the Stone-Cutting Master, closely examining the glowing corner revealed in the raw stone—the very tip of the iceberg. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

"Is this really a glassy variety?" Nalan Jie asked Elder Zhen in a low voice.

"It’s hard to say. Right now, it’s just showing fluorescence," Elder Zhen replied, a pensive look on his face. He naturally hoped Wu Tian’s stone would not turn out to be a glassy variety.

In his youth, Elder Zhen had also gambled against a master in the Gambling Stone Circle. In the end, that man became his stepping stone. Trampling over him, Elder Zhen rode his opponent’s fame to a swift victory that made him known to all. The young Elder Zhen had smiled and said, "Every generation produces its own skilled talents." But now, Elder Zhen desperately hoped such a thing would not happen to him.

Wu Tian saw the changing expressions of those around him, but he didn’t care. He watched calmly as the Stone-Cutting Master cautiously cut his raw stone.

As the master gradually sliced away more of the stone, more than half of the jadeite inside was finally revealed. Everyone could now recognize it.

"It really is a glassy variety!"

"And it’s the supreme grade among glassy varieties!"

Many of those knowledgeable about gemstones gasped in disbelief.

Xiao Liang and Xia Qian exchanged a look, seeing the shared shock in each other’s eyes. Wu Tian’s image in their minds became even more mysterious. Xia Qian, in particular, found Wu Tian to be a profound mystery, like a swirling fog. She grew increasingly determined to uncover his secrets, wanting to get closer and see him clearly.

Watching this, Elder Zhen was stunned, unwilling to accept the reality before him. Why is this happening? Am I going to be his stepping stone today? A sliver of resentment toward Nalan Jie grew in his heart. If it weren’t for Nalan Jie, how could I have ended up as a stepping stone?

Nalan Jie’s complex gaze also flickered with astonishment. Is he... really a master? He finally recalled how respectful Xiao Liang was to this young man. Perhaps there was a reason for it. Initially, Nalan Jie had also thought the young man might be a fraud. But now, two raw stones had been opened. Both seemed poor in quality from every angle, yet Wu Tian had chosen them, and both contained top-tier jadeite. Nalan Jie was beginning to believe in Wu Tian’s ability.

...Finally, the glassy variety jadeite was completely cut out.

Gazing at the piece, everyone’s eyes filled with envy.

"This glassy variety jadeite is huge!"

"Yes, it’s as big as a soccer ball!"

"It’s oval-shaped. It could definitely be worked into a perfect sphere."

"Heavens, this is incredible!"

Everyone who saw the complete jadeite swallowed hard, their voices full of amazement. None of them, aside from Xiao Liang, had ever seen such a large piece of glassy variety jadeite.

Such a massive piece... who wouldn’t want it?

"A sky-high price! This is definitely worth a sky-high price!"

"How much is it worth? One hundred million?"

"You’re underestimating this piece. One hundred million is far too little."

The gentlemen and ladies present began to speculate again, their voices tinged with shock. They tried to estimate the jadeite’s value but couldn’t come up with a precise figure.

"Our team estimates the value of this glassy variety jadeite to be around one billion." An official estimate was announced.

"One billion?" Hearing this, the crowd was even more stunned.

Nangong Yi clenched his fists so hard his knuckles turned white. His entire net worth didn’t even add up to one billion! Has Wu Tian left me this far behind in a single stroke?

When Elder Zhen thought about Wu Tian’s massive gain and contrasted it with his own rotten luck, the comparison made him want to bang his head against a wall. He couldn’t help but mutter to himself, "Son of a bitch!"