Chapter 3: Thieves Don't Leave Empty-Handed
After the plan was set.
The gravedigger asked Wang Daoyi to guard the entrance of the treasure cave in his place while he went to gather other senior members of the treasure hoarders. When Baoer Sister left, she left behind four senior members, all of whom were from Baoer Sister's direct line. In order to implement the plan, the gravedigger had to negotiate with these senior members of the treasure hunting team; otherwise, everything would be in vain.
Watching the gravedigger walk towards the other rooms of the ruins, Wang Daoyi knew his opportunity had come. He had to seize this time to find some small yet valuable antiques.
According to the plan, in order to avoid arousing suspicion among the other peripheral members of the treasure hoarders, Wang Daoyi, as the one who devised the plan, also had to carry a large antique with him. After all, he was just a peripheral member himself.
However, he would definitely abandon this large antique later on to avoid the risk of being discovered by the Millelith. Therefore, if he wanted to secure enough Mora for himself to live in Liyue Harbor after escaping, he had to secretly stash away a few small antiques.
Wang Daoyi entered the treasure cave, and with a casual glance around, virtual screens appeared above each antique.
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Name: Beast Head Agate Cup
Story: A drinking vessel made by the ancient people of Liyue using high-quality jade and agate mined from the Layered Rock Deep Abyss. The agate cup is exquisitely crafted, with the textures of the jade cleverly used to carve intricate patterns. The cup is shaped like the head of a beast, with the beast's horns serving as handles. The mouth is adorned with a gold cap, and the eyes, ears, and nose are finely carved. From material selection to design and craftsmanship, the Beast Head Agate Cup can be considered a masterpiece of Liyue jade carving art, making it highly sought after in the affluent households of Liyue.
Note: This is a precious treasure buried for hundreds of years. Please give it the best protection.
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Name: Inlaid Turquoise Dragon Tooth Cup
Story: The establishment of the GuiLi Assembly marked the first peak period of Liyue, and the era of dragon tooth carving can also be traced back to this turbulent time. Dragon tooth carving, also known as tooth carving, refers to the technique of carving various practical utensils or artworks from dragon teeth, as well as various dragon tooth products. The dragon tooth artifacts of ancient Liyue were carved with patterns imitating bronze decorations. The Inlaid Turquoise Dragon Tooth Cup is a masterpiece of ancient artistry.
Note: This is a national treasure-level treasure. Please treat it with care. Given its level of rarity, the Emperor may have used it for drinking.
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Name: Bone Porcelain Tableware - Bowl
Story: Bone porcelain tableware is a type of porcelain dining utensil made from animal bone charcoal, clay, feldspar, and quartz, which are fired twice at high and low temperatures. It typically includes bowls, plates, soup spoons, ladles, stew pots, and so on. Bone porcelain is a type of porcelain, so bone porcelain tableware looks similar to ceramic tableware on the surface.
Bone porcelain tableware is soft, transparent, high in strength, and has good toughness. Due to the addition of bone meal, it increases the difficulty of firing, making it more valuable. Bone porcelain tableware is not only a household item but also an integration of art and luxury goods.
Note: This is a bowl made from the bones of an unknown creature. It possesses certain magical abilities that your current knowledge cannot identify.
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Name: Box of Extinguished Celestia (Replica)
Story: This is a replica of a divine weapon from the legendary stories of Liyue. A dragon carving spirals up from the spear handle to the spear muzzle.
It is said that the original version had a dragon-shaped wooden box to store the spear tip, so when the long spear was unsheathed, it would extinguish dragons.
Note: This is a damaged divine weapon, with only the spear head remaining. Its spear barrel has been lost to the passage of time, but even so, it remains a divine weapon that adventurers find difficult to obtain.
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Wang Daoyi only glanced hurriedly and stuffed several nearby small antiques into his bag. This bag, used for concealing treasures, could easily accommodate several small antiques, and the replica gun head of the Box of Extinguished Celestia was casually hung from his waist.
Although his hiding was crude, Wang Daoyi wasn't worried that the gravedigger would challenge him. Since they agreed to his plan, taking some benefits for himself was within the gravedigger's expectations.
And indeed, that was the case. Soon, the gravedigger returned with three other senior members of the treasure hoarders. He casually glanced at the remaining antiques and then at Wang Daoyi's bag, showing a hint of a smile but saying nothing more.
He wasn't afraid that Wang Daoyi had stolen the antiques. To put it bluntly, a non-greedy treasure hoarder wouldn't put his mind at ease, but a greedy one would. In his understanding, someone like Wang Daoyi, a greedy little thief, was more reassuring, as such individuals fell within his scope of comprehension. And Wang Daoyi had clearly grasped the habitual thinking of the gravedigger; what seemed like stealthy concealment was actually an open and straightforward acquisition.
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"Kid, your plan has been told to Ironhead and us. We'll gather the rest of the people here later, and the rest will be up to you!"
A member of the treasure hoarders wearing an eye patch said to Wang Daoyi.
Wang Daoyi understood. So, that gravedigger was called Ironhead. A name truly befitting of a member of a treasure hoarder.
"Don't worry, it's just a show everyone understands. The only thing to pay attention to is making those guys accept these large antiques."
Wang Daoyi had already seen that aside from some small antiques that could be carried on their person, there were still some large vases, porcelain, and antique wooden furniture left. These antiques didn't even need to be appraised; it was clear they were valuable. Wealthy families in Liyue Harbor loved to use such ancient items as decorations, and these were also the favorite kind of antiques for some treasure hoarders who didn't understand appraisal. After discussing for a while, they confirmed their dialogue for later, and another senior member of the treasure hoarders roughly appraised the remaining small antiques, selecting the most potentially valuable ones and putting them into their own bags. Of course, Wang Daoyi didn't get a share of the loot this time, which he had anticipated.
"Go gather the rest of the people. This little thief and I will wait here!"
Ironhead, the gravedigger, obviously held a higher status than the others and ordered the other three senior members of the treasure hoarder to gather the remaining members.
In just over ten minutes, the remaining members of the treasure hoarders in the ruins had all arrived at the treasure cave. They looked at Ironhead, who was guarding the entrance, and Wang Daoyi, without saying a word, but each of them carried their belongings, with some carrying scattered and severely damaged antique fragments.
Obviously, everyone had realized that it was no longer safe here and that it was time to plan their escape. So, they took all their gains from the ruins. These scattered items weren't valuable, but thieves don't leave empty-handed. Bringing back these fragments and finding some counterfeiters to create a few fake antiques would be perfect for deceiving some nouveau riche.
Soon, all sixteen members of the treasure hoarder who remained in the ruins had gathered.
"Ironhead, everyone is here."
The gravedigger turned his head and glanced at Wang Daoyi standing beside him.