Douluo: Neighbor Tang San Comes Over to Use My Wi-Fi

"Smiled? That makes things easier. Since we're in the same line of work, how could we not be jealous of each other upon meeting?" Ning Fengzhi had not yet experienced the harsh beatings of society, so he was far from the composed figure he would become in the original story.

"Brother Xuan, that guy is walking over here." Chen Gao watched Ning Fengzhi approach and gave a reminder.

"He is the Young Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Their inherited martial soul has treasure-appraising capabilities. Plus, you are the deputy manager of a top-tier appraisal house in Martial Soul City; it's only natural for him to seek us out." Nan Xuan was not the least bit surprised by Ning Fengzhi's arrival.

"Young Sect Master?" Chen Gao had already been surprised many times today, but he still had to express the bitterness deep in his heart once more.

"I presume you must be the deputy manager of Momo Treasure Appraisal House. I am Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect." Ning Fengzhi did not greet Nan Xuan, but instead looked at Chen Gao, for in his eyes, Nan Xuan was merely an appraiser, while Chen Gao was the deputy manager.

"Oh, so it is the Young Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. A pleasure, a pleasure." Chen Gao responded to Ning Fengzhi, while Nan Xuan silently took a step back.

They had already confirmed their identities on the way here; Nan Xuan was the star appraiser of Momo Treasure Appraisal House.

"Oh, it seems Deputy Manager Chen is quite familiar with my identity." Ning Fengzhi stared into the other man's eyes, hoping to find some answers within them.

"Eh, it's just that Young Sect Master Ning is too famous; it would be hard not to know you." Chen Gao chuckled, brushing it off.

Seeing that Chen Gao had no intention of revealing how he knew his identity, Ning Fengzhi did not press further. In truth, it wouldn't be hard to dig up information on him, but if anyone dared to harbor malicious intentions toward him, that would be courting death.

"Deputy Manager Chen, the person beside you must be your appraiser, right? I haven't seen him before. Might you introduce him? After all, your appraisal house is quite famous in Martial Soul City." Ning Fengzhi examined Nan Xuan, speaking to Chen Gao with a gentle expression.

"He is indeed our appraiser. You may call him Mr. Nan. As for anything else, it would be better for you to ask him yourself. After all, Mr. Nan is the 'god' of our appraisal house; I dare not overstep." Chen Gao wore a bitter smile, offering an apology to Ning Fengzhi.

In reality, he simply couldn't make up any more lies and let Nan Xuan take over.

"Then I'll just be direct." Ning Fengzhi's lips curled upward; hearing Chen Gao's words, he thought he would just ask him himself, heh.

Chen Gao made a gesture of invitation.

"Mr. Nan, I wonder if you would be willing to move to our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? As for the compensation, it would definitely be higher than what you have now. If you make other contributions in the future, our sect can offer even more benefits." Ning Fengzhi brought out his greatest advantage—throwing money at the problem. He didn't believe a mere employee could turn down more wealth.

Chen Gao, standing to the side, was somewhat stunned. You want to use money to poach our shop's boss? You really have a way with things.

Seeing the strange expression on Chen Gao's face, Ning Fengzhi thought he had been too obvious and said with a hint of apology: "Deputy Manager Chen, my apologies. Talented people should go to those who can afford them."

After saying this, he looked at Nan Xuan and asked with a smile: "I wonder what Mr. Nan thinks?"

Nan Xuan had been playing the role of a bystander for so long that, seeing the timing was right, he smiled calmly and said: "I have heard that your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's inherited martial soul, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, possesses treasure-appraising functions. Having appraised treasures for many years, I would like to witness it. I wonder if Young Sect Master Ning would agree?"

Ning Fengzhi found it truly satisfying to watch Nan Xuan pretend to be mature. Don't think that just because you're wearing a mask I can't guess your age—at most twenty. If it weren't for the fact that you might be useful to the sect, I wouldn't even bother with you.

"Since it is Mr. Nan's request, I shall agree. However, I feel that just watching is boring. Why don't we have a competition?" Ning Fengzhi's eyes held a touch of arrogance. His martial soul was the number one support martial soul on the continent; it wasn't something you could just look at without paying a price. Besides, he intended to test the other man's strength—if he only knew crooked ways, bringing him into the sect would be a waste of resources.

"Fine." Nan Xuan's demeanor was very relaxed, as if these matters could not stir a ripple in his heart.

"Very well, since that's the case, let Deputy Manager Chen set the rules." Ning Fengzhi said with full confidence.

Chen Gao pondered for a moment, then said: "Then we shall have three rounds. Each of you will choose three raw stones from the ones in front, one for each round. We will see whose sum of the values of the three gemstones is higher; whoever wins, wins the match. How does that sound to you both?"

"I have no problem with that, but I think that's a bit too monotonous. How about we add a wager?" Ning Fengzhi said generously.

Nan Xuan also nodded, acting cool.

He had the aura of the situation firmly in his grasp.

"So, what do you two intend to bet?" Chen Gao looked at Ning Fengzhi with a bit of pity; what a sucker.

Nan Xuan pursed his lips and smiled, saying: "I presume your sect has no interest in money. If I lose, I will be at your disposal."

Seeing that the other party had said as much, Ning Fengzhi didn't want to lose face. He thought for a moment and replied: "Then let's do this: I, in my personal capacity as Ning Fengzhi, promise you one thing, and this promise will be valid for life."

Hearing this, Nan Xuan felt a surge of joy, though his face remained calm. He replied: "Then I thank the Young Sect Master for his promise."

"Tch, it hasn't even started yet. Don't be happy too soon." Ning Fengzhi was very annoyed to see Nan Xuan looking so sure of victory.

Seeing that the timing was right, Chen Gao said to the two: "Then let's begin. You have a 30-minute time limit. Everyone, start."

Passerby: "30 minutes to pick 3 raw stones, and they have to be high quality? Isn't that a bit of a joke?"

"A joke? Both sides are big shots; they're professionals." A bald man watched as Nan Xuan's group began their selection, standing to the side to watch the excitement.

On Ning Fengzhi's side.

"Young Master, do you want us to take a look for you?" A man dressed like an assassin lurked in the corner and said to Ning Fengzhi.

"Can your martial soul appraise treasures?" Ning Fengzhi rolled his eyes at him, speechless.

The man in the shadows choked.

"And does that other person's martial soul have higher Innate Soul Power than mine? His appraisal ability can't be stronger than mine either, right?" Ning Fengzhi didn't even want to complain; what kind of IQ did his subordinates have? He would have his family replace them when he got back.

"One by one, they actually have no confidence in my martial soul." Ning Fengzhi summoned his martial soul, sensing the stones one by one.

Another person standing at the entrance of the gambling stone field suddenly sneezed and muttered a few words.

The minutes passed quickly.

"Time is up. You've both finished picking, right?" Chen Gao scanned both sides.

"Simple enough. Hurry up and find a master to cut them open." Ning Fengzhi pointed to the three large stones in front of him, sounding somewhat impatient.

Afterward, he looked at the stones at Nan Xuan's feet; three of them barely equaled one of his, which made him even happier inside.

Nan Xuan ignored Ning Fengzhi's disdainful gaze. Regardless of how he played, he was going to win anyway. Others relied on sensing, but for him, it was as if the raw stones were telling him exactly what they were.

Nan Xuan grinned to himself: "Competing against a man with a cheat code, what were you thinking?"

Chen Gao watched the two of them shooting sparks at each other. He rubbed his hands together, thinking: "According to the rules, once Brother Xuan wins later, the things Ning Fengzhi opens will also be ours. Haha, another huge sum of money coming in."

He still had some confidence in the ability of Ning Fengzhi's martial soul, yet he had run into Nan Xuan today.

"Ahem, then let's find some professional masters to open the raw stones." Chen Gao coughed lightly, struggling to suppress the joy in his heart.

The gambling den was quite sharp as well; they immediately arranged for two highly professional masters to stand by. After all, these two were regular customers, and a scene like this would significantly boost the popularity of his gambling den.

Ning Fengzhi had already begun cutting, and it wasn't long before a green hue appeared.

"Look, that's green! It must be top-quality jade."

Seeing the green emerge from his raw stone, Ning Fengzhi was quite pleased. He raised an eyebrow, signaling for Nan Xuan to start opening his as well.

When Nan Xuan saw the master reaching for the blade, he quickly said, "Master, for this one, please just use gauze to polish it carefully."

The master didn't delay and began polishing according to Nan Xuan's instructions.

"Eh, black and translucent?" The onlookers nearby had already noticed the color appearing on the stone Nan Xuan was polishing.

The owner of the gambling den heard this and rushed over, putting on his glasses to take a closer look.

His breathing grew rapid, and with a look of astonishment, he said, "This is a Wittelsbach Diamond! It is extremely rare on the continent, practically priceless. I never expected one to be unearthed in my gambling den today."

"What? That's exaggerated. Boss, are you seeing things?" Some of the spectators supporting Ning Fengzhi looked at the owner with displeasure.

"Hmph, who do you think you are, daring to question me? When I opened this gambling den, you were still playing in the mud." The owner was furious at these people who spoke nonsense. He didn't mind them making a scene, but they were not to question his expertise.

Following that, Nan Xuan signaled the master to polish the other two stones, and as expected, they were also extremely rare gems on the continent.

Ning Fengzhi already knew he had lost. He hadn't expected that someone could truly be more impressive than his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul.

However, as the young sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he wasn't discouraged by losing the match. Instead, he walked toward Nan Xuan and said with a smile, "It seems I won't have the chance to invite Mr. Nan to sit in our sect for now."

"Rest assured, Young Sect Master Ning, we are still young and will have plenty of opportunities. Who knows, perhaps one day I will join your sect." Nan Xuan said to Ning Fengzhi with a smile.

Hearing Nan Xuan say this, Ning Fengzhi merely smiled. If you took those words at face value, you would truly be "too young."

"Mr. Nan, rest assured, I, Ning, will not go back on the promise I made to you. However, I wonder how Mr. Nan intends to handle these rare gems?" By this point, Ning Fengzhi had forgotten about the win or loss and had set his sights on the gems Nan Xuan had unearthed.

Hearing this, the gambling den owner felt his heart tighten, but he quickly relaxed. He wanted to buy them too, but could his wealth compare to Ning Fengzhi, the number one "rich second generation" on the continent?

"Oh, is Young Sect Master Ning interested?" Nan Xuan asked with a squinting smile, looking at Ning Fengzhi cheerfully.

"Eh, what Young Sect Master? Just call me Fengzhi. I wonder if Brother Nan would be willing to part with them?" Ning Fengzhi had cast aside his pride; he needed these gems. For the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the more precious the gem, the more beneficial it was for their cultivation.

"We are both businessmen, so there is no such thing as parting with them. However, I need that Wittelsbach Diamond to craft a pair of rings."

"But I don't have any connections to blacksmiths or engravers, so I will have to trouble you, Fengzhi."

"Besides, the remaining gems from making the rings can serve as the introduction fee, how about that?" Nan Xuan had already made up his mind after seeing that gem. Since Ning Fengzhi was interested in building a friendship, he might as well make use of it.

A pair of rings wouldn't even use half of the gem, let alone one of such top quality. Ning Fengzhi agreed without a second thought.

"I wonder which young lady is fortunate enough to win Brother Nan's affection, to have rings crafted from such gems. She is truly blessed." Ning Fengzhi thought it was a bit of a waste to use such a gem for rings, but he also wanted to be romantic like that once, so he cast his gaze toward another gem Nan Xuan had opened—the blue one.

Nan Xuan pursed his lips and smiled, saying nothing.

Afterward, Nan Xuan and Ning Fengzhi discussed the prices for the remaining two gems, which totaled 15 million Gold Soul Coins.

Of course, this wasn't put up for auction, or the price would have been even higher.

Ning Fengzhi also understood the other party's gesture of goodwill and patted his chest, guaranteeing, "Don't worry, Brother Nan. I will definitely find the best master to craft your rings. Once they are finished, I will have someone specially deliver them to you."

"Then I will leave it to you." Nan Xuan said steadily.

Afterward, Ning Fengzhi didn't linger; he wanted to return early to study these rare, top-quality gems of the continent.

Later, Nan Xuan found the owner of the gambling den and signed a long-term cooperation contract. Looking at the contract, the owner's previous disappointment vanished completely.

After the two of them finished handling their business, they returned to the Momo Treasure Appraisal House.

"Brother Nan, why do you always act so steady and speak so little in front of outsiders?" Chen Gao had been by Nan Xuan's side all day and felt that Nan Xuan was different from his usual self.

"Only by acting this way in front of strangers can one appear more sophisticated. When we first met, wasn't I like this too?" Nan Xuan didn't hide it; after all, it was better for those around him to understand his personality than to keep them guessing.

"I suppose that's true. Back then, you really did love to put on an act." Chen Gao had an "I see" expression, recalling the Nan Xuan from before.