Zhou Muzhi swept his gaze over the dazzling array of collectibles, soon stopping before a compartmented cabinet displaying jewelry to his left.
From his experience gathering Deduction Points lately, he had concluded that little trinkets like these were more likely to yield something.
"Patriarch Zhong."
Zhong Li glanced at Zhou Muzhi and gave a puzzled hum.
"May I touch these collectibles?"
For him, only touching them would let him identify and absorb what they held.
"Of course. I can also tell you about the origins of these collectibles."
Zhong Li answered, his expression relaxing. It was a pity Zhou Muzhi could not become his son-in-law, but having someone who shared his interests was not bad either.
Zhou Muzhi nodded. "Then sorry for the trouble, Patriarch Zhong."
As he spoke, he walked toward the spot he had been looking at and stopped beside a compartmented cabinet. He lightly rubbed an item with his fingers, then checked the panel. There were no notifications.
Zhong Li followed him over. Seeing Zhou Muzhi's movements, he assumed the young man had taken an interest in that piece of warm jade first. His own interest stirred, and he began introducing it.
"This Micro-carved Warm Jade was carved by a master of the imperial court three hundred years ago. I heard that his daughter was getting married, so he carved this Family Reunion Jade. When I was young and traveled north and south, I bought it from a household."
Zhou Muzhi nodded. "Its texture is clear, its touch warm and smooth. Together with the miniature carving, it truly is a fine piece."
"Haha, you certainly know quality when you see it, my young friend!"
Those words delighted Zhong Li. Ordinarily, who at home would listen to him talk about these things? His relatives were no exception, and