NOVPUBChapter 1120: 513 Five Tigers_1 Chapter 1120: 513 Five Tigers_1 Violetta Gartia raised an eyebrow, smiling, “I suppose so.”
The auctioneer carefully took the pearl, tentatively asking, “Mr.
Gartia, are you really planning to offer this pearl?
Do you know its value?”
“Exchanging one treasure for another, why not?”
A smile spread across the auctioneer’s face, seemingly aware of the others’ confusion.
He explained, “There are rumors that three thousand years ago, the Ancient Kingdom of South Narnia had a national treasure called ‘Green Hills and Clear Waters’.
It was an unparalleled gem that gathered all the jade in the world.
In the darkness of the night, it emitted a glow as beautiful as moonlight.
With the downfall of the Ancient Kingdom of South Narnia, ‘Green Hills and Clear Waters’ also disappeared.
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For three thousand years, numerous adventurers and scholars have traveled far into uninhabited deserts to find the relics of the ancient kingdom of South Narnia, all in search of ‘Green Hills and Clear Waters’, a beam of jade green that could end all regret in life.”
Charlotte Aria suddenly looked up, “I remember a scholar of the Yue Dynasty recorded in his notes about South Narnia that ‘Green Hills and Clear Waters’ was buried in the tomb of Lianxiang, the last princess of South Narnia.
The ancient kingdom of South Narnia is difficult to find, let alone the tomb of the South Narnian princess.
I always thought this was just a legend, I never thought that the ‘Green Hills and Clear Waters’ pearl really exists in this world?”
For ordinary people, the Ancient Kingdom of South Narnia and the ‘Green Hills and Clear Waters’ pearl are nothing more than elusive legends, no different from the well-known myths of Nuwa and Kuafu – far removed from the people’s world.
Only families like The Daniellas, with a hundred years of literary tradition and a vast collection of unique books, can glimpse the secrets ahead.
The auctioneer praised, “Ms.
Aria is indeed worthy of her reputation.”
“For thousands of years, countless literati have praised and yearned for the elegance of the Ancient Kingdom of South Narnia.
There are even famous poems such as ‘Gone with the seasons, eternal sorrow of green hills and clear waters.’ Whether the Ancient Kingdom of South Narnia really existed or not is still inconclusive among historians.
However, there are many theories about the tomb of the Princess of South Narnia.”
Everyone was completely absorbed.
These were things that would not be recorded in history books and could only be talked about after meals.
The mystery of that ancient kingdom aroused infinite curiosity.
The auctioneer didn’t continue, instead turning to Gartia.
“Mr.
Gartia, could you tell us where the friend who gave you this pearl is now?”
Kelly Martinez was on edge, like a tightly drawn bowstring.
Her hands were clenched into fists and she stared intently at Violetta Gartia, trying to detect some discrepancy from the calm expression on his face.
However, what she saw was a hint of familiarity.
Fragmented memories flickered through her mind, so fleeting that she couldn’t grasp them.
Kelly shook her head.
Warmth swept over her hand.
Kelly turned her head to see a girl hidden in the darkness, where the light did not reach.
Her eyes were bright as moonlight, gently firm, as if they could dispel all darkness and cold.
“Don’t be afraid,” she said.
“We’ll face this together.”
They’d weathered the fiercest storms together.
In comparison, this situation was nothing.
Hearing the auctioneer’s question, everyone perked up their ears.
If the South Narnian pearl had reappeared, and if it was real, it would set off an international sensation.
This would be enough to prove that the Ancient Kingdom of South Narnia truly existed, and the clues were now inevitably connected to Gartia’s friend.
Such a rare treasure, compared with the landscape painting that the auction house put up, it was simply incomparable.
Mr.
Gartia was really being foolish – this was completely a losing deal.
Having been in the Aria family for many years, Catherine Liam, no matter how silly, understood the value of the pearl.
In her mind, Mr.
Gartia was the Aria’s son-in-law, that is, part of the Aria’s family.
His treasures naturally belonged to the Arias, and it would be a waste to let others benefit from it.
Without pausing to think, Catherine stood up.
“Gartia, this pearl was a gift from your friend, it must have special significance to you.
How can you give it away so easily?
I am afraid your friend would not be happy if they knew.”
Catherine was reminding him not to be silly, to take back the pearl quickly and not to give the auction house a bargain.
This time, Charlotte Aria didn’t stop Catherine.
She stared at the transparent, jade-green pearl in the auctioneer’s hand.
Deep within her eyes swirled complex emotions.
Georgia Kiley glanced at Violetta Gartia and set her eyes on the pearl that was drawing everyone’s attention.
She raised an eyebrow and chuckled, “Being able to behold this rare treasure is a trip well worth taking.”
Cello Cook nodded in agreement, “Indeed.”
Hearing Catherine’s words, Violetta Gartia merely laughed and said, “Madam, to me, this pearl is nothing more than an external possession.
If it can bring joy to more people with its light, I am sure my friend would be gratified.
A gem should not be allowed to accumulate dust.
It possesses a dazzling and unparalleled light.
It is only when people witness its radiance that the true significance of a rare treasure is realized.”
