Over 10 million people
The so-called "over ten thousand people's hands", this principle is very simple, with human hands comes human energy, humans are living things that have yang energy. After passing through the hands of over ten thousand people, it becomes abundant in yang energy, able to ward off all yin energy and also make people regain their souls.
"Haha," Tang Zhendong laughed, "Of course, a fake one won't work, but a real one will definitely work."
Lao Ye was taken aback, "What? You just touched it like that, how did you know it's real? Do you have X-ray eyes?"
"They're all copper, and even with X-ray eyes, you can't see through them."
Lao Ye became even more bizarre, "Then how did you see through it?"
"There are many ways to counterfeit ancient coins, but some are indeed made very similarly. However, no matter how similar they are, they are still fake. The method of casting ancient coins is called the "sand mold method". What is the sand mold method? It's a method where a mother coin is used to create a sand mold, and then the sand mold is used to manufacture the coin. The texture of genuine ancient coins is generally very dense and fine, and after being passed down through the ages, they naturally develop a layer of patina on their surface that presents a deep brown color, giving people a feeling of warmth and softness. On the other hand, the casting techniques of counterfeit coins are generally rougher, resulting in a loose texture that makes people feel a strong "fire energy", with sand holes and air bubbles on the surface that even after polishing, still can't compare to the smoothness of natural wear and tear."
"There is also a crucial point, which is that genuine coins are cast in whole boxes with uniform sand mold pressure, resulting in consistent thickness. Counterfeit coins, on the other hand, are cast from a single mother coin mold, resulting in varying thickness due to deformation. Of course, the edges and central square hole of the coin are also important factors in distinguishing authenticity."
"These things don't need to be said, the only factor that matters for the Five Emperor Coins is one thing, which is authenticity. The degree of wear and tear doesn't matter much. The more worn out it is, the more it proves that many people have held it in their hands, with strong yang energy. The effect of summoning souls is even better."
Tang Zhendong walked and explained some knowledge about currency to Lao Ye, as well as methods for distinguishing it, but suddenly a shout of approval came from behind, "Well said!"
Tang Zhendong turned his head and saw an old man with white hair and beard, in high spirits, following behind the two of them.
"Hello, old man."
"What you just said is great, I didn't expect your knowledge of currency to be so rich, and you also understand the effects of Wu Di coins so well, it's rare, really rare."
"Elderly person, please speak directly if there's something on your mind."
"Haha, no big deal, I just heard your explanation of the Five Emperors' coins and felt like I've met a kindred spirit. How about this, little brother, do you have some free time to come visit my shop and have a cup of tea together?"
Tang Zhendong saw that the old man had a white face and beard, with a red glow all over his face. He was wearing a white Tang suit, spotless and clean, matching his snow-white hair which was combed back, giving off an otherworldly aura.
"Sorry to trouble you!"
Tang Zhendong and Lao Ye happened to have nothing to do, the Five Emperor coins were also bought, and then, they still had to wait for Qian Wenchang's letter, at this time it just so happened that there was nothing to do.
The old man led Tang Zhendong and Old Ye to walk back and forth, just walking in front of a antique street, an ancient fragrance, named: Rongbaozhai Antique Shop.
"Come in, little friend."
The old man entered the store and casually ordered the shop assistant, "Make me a pot of tea." After finishing, he turned to Tang Zhendong and said, "This is my humble little shop. My surname is Rong, and I am Rong Guiren. May I ask how you young friends are called?"
"Tang Zhendong, this is Ye Hai." Tang Zhendong introduced himself and Old Ye to the old man.
"Why is little friend so knowledgeable about Wu Zetian coins? May I ask what profession little friend is in?"
"Ah, Feng Shui Master, haha." Tang Zhendong didn't hide it either. Because this old man named Rong Guiren was spirited and sharp-minded, one look and you could tell he wasn't an ordinary person. Moreover, his facial features carried a kind of great wealth and nobility. For someone like that, once they've revealed their name, if you still try to hide and conceal it, it's not the same thing. Besides, Tang Zhendong also hoped the old man could bring him some business opportunities.
"Haha, as expected, I didn't think you'd be ordinary. Your facial features are quite extraordinary, and it turns out you're an expert in Feng Shui and physiognomy."
"Mr. Meng's praise is too much for me."
"I happened to come to Haicheng today and met a young friend, who gave a wonderful exposition on the Five Emperors' coins. This can't be said to be a coincidence."
"Hehe, being able to meet an old gentleman as extraordinary as you is indeed fate."
"Now that we've met by chance, would you mind letting me take a look at your face or fortune?"
"Hehe, sorry about that, please forgive me, sir."
"It doesn't matter what you say."
"The old man's life palace is wide and full, which is a face of great wealth and nobility. The official salary palace is upright and prosperous, indicating that the old man's family business is successful and his future fortune is excellent. His nose is high, round and straight, with a smooth complexion, which is a sign of wealth, health and longevity. Moreover, the blessing palace is full and clear, which is an extremely auspicious appearance."
"It doesn't matter what little friends say."
"However, I observed that the old man's children have withered and sunken facial muscles, which clearly indicates that the old man and his children have a shallow fate, and they are from different worlds. From the facial features, it can be seen that the left tear duct is withered, indicating that the old man's son has poor health, while the right tear duct is sunken, indicating that the old man and his daughter are separated by heaven."
"Good words!" Rong Gui Ren was the first to applaud, "Little friend is indeed a person who cannot be judged by appearance, he is really great."
"This is just a facial analysis, I don't know if it's accurate or not. However, sir, you have a deep good fortune and I believe you will definitely reunite with your daughter."
"Ah, thanks for your kind words, little friend."
Rong Gui Ren invited Tang Zhen Dong and Old Ye to drink tea, "Drink tea, this is top-grade Pu'er tea, the taste is not bad, try it."
"Good tea!" Everyone says so, Tang Zhendong naturally can't spoil the atmosphere by saying that this tea is no different from ordinary tea.
"I have an impolite request, and I'd like to ask for your advice, young friend."
"Please speak, old man."
"I'd like to ask little friend where this string of pearls on your hand came from?"
Tang Zhendong heard the old man ask about the seven-color stone bracelet on his wrist, and secretly praised him. The old man was indeed a connoisseur, and he had actually taken a liking to this treasure on his hand. "I picked it up at the market once."
"Oh? I wonder if you're willing to sell it to me, young friend? I'll give you this price," Rong Guiren said, holding up one finger.
Tang Zhendong didn't understand what this gesture meant with his fingers, but he also didn't want to know, because he had never thought of selling the chain.
"Little friend, you can consider it, the price I gave you is not low, one million, how about it? If that's really not possible, then two million?"
Tang Zhendong remained silent, and Rong Guiren drastically raised the price. Tang Zhendong didn't say a word, but he himself doubled the price first.
"Little friend can consider it first, if not, I can add more." Rong Guiren seemed to be eager to get the string of beads, and the price he offered almost made Old Ye dizzy.
Lao Ye thought to himself: Are you talking about RMB? Could it be Japanese yen?