You Have Science, I Have Martial Arts-Chapter 681 - 299: So You’re Trying to Fool Me Now, Huh?

Xiangjiang, International Airport.

This year's Celestial Sword Cup is being held in Xiangjiang.

Ye Qingzhou and Xu Yuebing had just disembarked from the plane, standing shoulder to shoulder, resembling a perfect couple.

Behind them were Uncle Yuan and several escorts sent by the Xu Family, who were officially bodyguards but in reality just there to help Ye Qingzhou and Xu Yuebing with their luggage and odd jobs.

For ordinary people traveling, being unfamiliar with the area can lead to many troubles.

But it's different for the wealthy; spending money can solve ninety-nine percent of the world's problems.

Outside the airport, Xu Yuebing's cousin Xu Pingfang personally came to pick them up. Since Xu Pingfang married in Xiangjiang, the two sisters would only see each other during holidays. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Ye Qingzhou glanced at her a few times. Xu Pingfang wasn't stunning in terms of looks, but because of her martial arts practice, her body was well-proportioned, her energy abundant, exuding a vibe of active and healthy beauty.

Add the air of a well-grounded woman after marriage, and she was quite appealing.

While Ye Qingzhou was observing Xu Pingfang, Xu Pingfang was also quietly sizing up Ye Qingzhou, inwardly admiring her cousin's good taste, then approached with a bright smile, greeting, "Grandmaster Ye."

"Just call me Ye Qingzhou."

Ye Qingzhou curiously glanced at the city through his sunglasses, fascinated by the place that is highly modernized yet exudes a sense of decay and decline everywhere.

He could sense that amidst the 'Ten Thousand Lights' of Xiangjiang, turbulent undercurrents lurked, and beneath the seemingly calm surface, a significant amount of negative emotions had reached a critical point.

"I'll take you to the hotel first and then we'll have a nice meal."

Xu Pingfang was very enthusiastic. With a wave of her hand, several luxury cars drove through the VIP passage at the airport, picking up Ye Qingzhou, Xu Yuebing, Uncle Yuan, and the others.

It was obvious that she was married to a local elite in Xiangjiang.

This wasn't surprising. Over a hundred years ago, Xiangjiang had been 'leased' to the Dian Country, and after returning, some local upper-class families, either to choose sides or to integrate, seemed willing to form alliances with Martial Arts Families from the mainland through marriage, creating a sort of interest alliance.

The Martial Arts Families could fight, Xiangjiang's elites had money, allowing both sides to complement each other's strengths.

The lunch was very sumptuous. Xiangjiang is a blend of Eastern and Western civilizations, and in terms of cuisine, it is unique, offering flavors that aren't necessarily top-notch but are novel enough.

After eating, Xu Yuebing didn't want to stay in the hotel, so she dragged Ye Qingzhou out shopping. As half a local, Xu Pingfang naturally went along with their interest, personally taking them to Xiangjiang's largest antique street—Hollywood Road.

On both sides of the street, there were holly trees left by the Dian Country's nobility from the colonial period.

There were many antique shops here, offering a wide range of goods, including jade, calligraphy and paintings, ceramics, with prices ranging from high to low, clearly aiming to capture tourists of all income levels.

Ye Qingzhou even saw someone selling antique records on the street and was curious about what kind of fool would buy such junk.

However, Xu Yuebing was full of interest, holding onto Ye Qingzhou's arm and looking around with enthusiasm.

She had little interest in Xiangjiang's fashionable luxury goods but was quite fond of rare and exotic antiques from all over the world. Particularly, since Xiangjiang was once a colony of the Dian Country, many precious treasures looted by Dian Country nobility from around the world were up for sale, filled with exotic flair.

Casually stepping into a roadside antique shop, the interior was not spacious, and even the lighting was somewhat lacking, with only a middle-aged man organizing the antiques inside the shop.

Hearing the chime at the door, the middle-aged man turned his face, immediately putting on a smile and setting down the feather duster he held before walking over.

"Welcome."

"Are you looking to buy something?"

"Just browsing."

Ye Qingzhou looked around the shop with curiosity.

The antique shop seemed to be about eighty square meters. Along both walls to the sides were two red shelves, arranged with care, creating an atmosphere full of ancient charm.

The two highly detailed shelves were filled with various ceramics, some showing signs of wear, appearing quite aged.

Aside from these two shelves, a few smaller shelves were on display in the store.

There was a variety of items on these shelves. Ye Qingzhou turned his head to look at the nearest shelf, which displayed exquisitely designed gold jewelry.

Additionally, several colonial-era oil paintings, vibrant and ornate in style, hung on the inner walls, reflecting the former arrogance of the Dian Country's empire.

The shop didn't have any ink paintings; instead, the walls were covered with oil paintings in the European style, some commemorating special historical events.

Xu Yuebing took a liking to a vase that was about 23.7 centimeters tall. Every inch of it revealed the exquisite craftsmanship and extraordinary skill of the artisan.

The vase body was meticulously painted with intricate foreign designs, vibrant yet still elegant, like a kaleidoscope reflecting the morning light, dazzlingly brilliant. Each hue encapsulated the heart and natural ingenuity of the artisan.

It must be said, this vase shimmered beautifully in the sunlight, truly pleasing to the eye.

"Ye Qingzhou, what do you think of this vase?"

"I don't understand antiques."

Ye Qingzhou shook his head. He wasn't the type to pretend to understand what he didn't, nor did he feel the need to prove anything through such matters.