“I’m shocked. Chen Feng… Is this an immortal art, a divine ability, or just magic?”
“This is too surreal, holy cow.”
“Everyone, I’ve figured it out! The mountain and river map on the ground looks like the topography of Jiangnan City. All the surrounding mountain ranges match up.”
“Awesome, how did he do that?”
“Is anyone on site? Is this real? Please explain.”
“I am a traditional magician from Gangxi. What Chen Feng performed is likely the oldest Chinese magic trick, called ‘Drawing Land into Rivers.’ This trick might date back to the qin and han dynasties. In that era, it was also called ‘Fangshu.’ According to the legends passed down in our profession, this ancient trick has been lost for a thousand years.”
“Drawing Land into Rivers? That sounds really vivid.”
“So it wasn’t lost after all, was it? Otherwise, how did Chen Feng learn it?”
“qin and han dynasties? Called Fangshu? Wouldn’t that be immortal arts and divine abilities then? Otherwise, how would the water bend, and how would the water and mud on the ground mix together on their own? And even form a mountain and river map perfectly?”
“This is so damn cool.”
“Is Chen Feng even human? The more I watch, the more I realize, how can he know so many things?”
“Haven’t you noticed? Every role he interprets is a role he has absolute mastery over. How many skills does he actually have?”
The netizens watching the live broadcast online were all in an uproar.
Such a miraculous technique looked no different from an immortal art or a divine ability.
It was too terrifying.
This one move by Chen Feng instantly pushed his popularity to the max.
He completely surpassed Chu Ning and little A Yi online, once again claiming the number one spot.
At this moment, in the ballroom.
Everyone crowded in front of Chen Feng’s stage, looking at the landscape painting on the ground in shock, discussing and pointing.
Guo Xiaosi squatted on the ground.
He stared blankly at the floor.
His mind was completely blank.
This wave of public shaming was too severe, leaving him utterly mortified.
He had just mocked the magic as meaningless, and then the guy pulled this trick on him.
What could he say now?
He didn't even dare to make eye contact with Chen Feng.
Crucially, a subtle fear of Chen Feng began to grow in his heart.
This kind of magic trick?
How was it done?
The other champions from the sub-districts also looked at each other, staring at Chen Feng in astonishment.
On the stage.
Chen Feng’s expression was calm as he cupped his hands to all the guests and said lightly, “Distinguished guests, this small trick is not much to offer. This ancient trick, known as ‘Drawing Land into Rivers,’ is a trick from our Chinese ancestors. Chen Feng has not learned it well, and I have made a fool of myself.”
As soon as his voice fell, someone in the crowd couldn't help but shout, “Good, truly good.”
“This is so amazing.”
“This is our ancient Chinese magic? Wow, it’s much better than Western magic.”
“The key is, this doesn’t look like a trick, it looks like immortal art.”
“One more!”
“Yes, young man, one more.”
“It’s so beautiful, I just love things from our own ancestors. Chen Feng, can you perform another one?”
…
The guests were in a commotion, making a lot of noise.
At this moment, Chu Ning’s Shanghai Beauty also lost its appeal.
Everyone was looking forward to another performance.
But Chen Feng smiled apologetically, shook his head, and said, “Everyone, there is only this one segment of ancient traditional magic. There are some other small crafts, though. Please continue to enjoy your drinks and the show, everyone.”
After speaking, he turned to prepare his props.
Below, there was a buzzing of discussion.
No one was willing to leave.
Chu Ning and the others looked at each other, feeling a bit awkward.
What was going on?
This one move by Chen Feng had directly captured everyone’s attention, making everyone else seem like mere backdrops. Wasn’t this just chaos?
…
The cocktail party had to continue.
Chen Feng did not perform any other large-scale ancient traditional magic, mainly because many ancient tricks require elaborate props.
It wasn’t very convenient here.
So, performing some small crafts would suffice.
The ‘Drawing Land into Rivers’ from earlier was only meant to shut up Guo Xiaosi.
Now, Guo Xiaosi had long since scurried off to some unknown corner to drink and calm his nerves.
You couldn't even see him without standing on your tiptoes.
Out of sight, out of mind.
Thus, as time slowly passed, the guests realized that Chen Feng was no longer performing such miraculous tricks, and they gradually dispersed.
However, many people were still discussing him.
Many also gathered around, drinking and talking softly, occasionally turning back to watch his small crafts.
Just like that, two hours later.
The guests had mostly finished their drinks.
The tasks of the top ten sub-district champions were also nearly complete.
Once the time limit was up, the next segment would be the charity auction.
This was the time to 'harvest the leeks'.
All the guests were in a slightly tipsy state, which was the best time for a charity auction.
As for what the auction items were?
Were they real or fake?
Were they good or bad?
Actually, no one really cared.
Everyone knew full well that they were here today to donate money. The event was called a charity gala, and they even arranged for ten special performers.
It was already quite good.
Just for Chen Feng’s ‘Drawing Land into Rivers,’ for Chu Ning’s song, Erma’s dance, and little A Yi’s enchanting performance on the dance floor, even if the production team auctioned off a pile of excrement, someone would bid on it.
These were the unwritten rules that everyone understood.
So, twenty minutes later, the cocktail party officially entered the auction phase.
The top ten sub-district champions finally no longer had to maintain their respective roles and could finally rest properly.
…
The party venue was re-arranged.
The lights brightened.
The stage became an auction platform.
After the host went through a brief formality, the auction segment began directly.
The guests stood below.
Wine continued to be served.
The production team had prepared a total of five items.
Among them were old artifacts and modern items.
Everyone understood the meaning.
It was just for show.
As for the top ten sub-district champions, they had changed into their own clothes and were standing in small groups by the outer bar, drinking, chatting, and watching the excitement.
The subsequent work had nothing to do with them.
Tao Yilun might have gotten addicted to being a bartender, as he was still standing behind the bar, mixing a cocktail for each of the other nine people.
Xu Nuo and Li Jiayi stood together.
Han Tao and Tao Yilun were helping behind the bar.
Chu Ning sat alone on one side.
The remaining Erma, Tang Xin, Yu Zhiwen, and little A Yi were all gathered around Chen Feng, chatting softly and laughing sweetly.
The atmosphere was excellent.
Surrounded by beautiful women, Chen Feng was also in a very good mood.
Finally, the first auction item was revealed.
A bottle of wine.
A very old wine bottle.
The host briefly introduced the origin of this old wine.
Chen Feng, having nothing to do, immediately assumed the role of an Appraiser, and after listening for a couple of sentences, he was surprised.
This old wine bottle, brought for auction, was actually the first-ranked Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon dry red wine from Eagle Country’s top ten most expensive wine brands.
And it was an old wine from 1992.
It is said that Screaming Eagle is known as the “King of Cult Wines.”
In 2012, it ranked second in the Liv-ex Power 100, second only to France’s Petrus.
Screaming Eagle adheres to the winemaking philosophy of “less is more,” producing a limited quantity of high-quality wines, so the price is extremely expensive, a top-tier vintage that only billionaires can afford.
This 1992 vintage bottle alone would be worth at least five million in an auction.
Needless to say, this bottle of wine was probably acquired by the production team during the previous sky-high barbecue dinner.
Now it was being put up for auction.
One had to admire the production team’s business acumen.
However, among these guests, were there any wine lovers? Were there any wine connoisseurs?
