Chapter 327

“Mr. Lloyd, is that a sacred relic in your hand?” Esle gasped, disbelieving.

Andrew casually tossed it to her. “Have your Radiant Group experts verify it; that should clear things up immediately.”

Elsie immediately took the pearl for authentication. Orion felt uneasy but scoffed, “A sacred relic? Kid, you’ve got some nerve. Do you even know how precious these artifacts are?”

“Of course I do,” Andrew replied coolly. “When ancient spiritual masters passed away and were cremated, these relics remained. Scientifically speaking, they’re just crystallized remains—but in the antiquities world, every authentic relic is priceless. I’m sure the experts here understand what I mean.”

Many nodded in agreement. Indeed, any genuine sacred relic was unique, and while it might lack special physical properties, its cultural and historical significance made it a treasure in collectors' eyes.

Seeing Orion's confidence falter, Aspen quickly interjected, “Andrew, it’s just a pearl. Just because you say it’s a sacred relic doesn’t make it one! That’s like me claiming that statue you broke was some legendary ancient treasure.”

“Aspen, your inability to distinguish between two completely different artifacts speaks volumes about your intellect,” Andrew retorted sarcastically.

Aspen’s face flushed with anger. “That’s exactly my point—you’re just making up stories about that worthless pearl!”

Andrew ignored her and waited for news from Elsie. The Radiant Group’s expert team worked efficiently, and within minutes, over a dozen elderly specialists, wearing reading glasses, rushed over.

“Which one of you is Mr. Andrew Lloyd?” The elderly experts, visibly excited, looked around urgently.

People began to realize something was afoot, wondering if the expert panel had discovered something significant. Andrew stepped forward. “That’s me. I assume you’ve verified it with your specialized equipment?”

The elder holding the relic with trembling hands said, “This is indeed a sacred relic. Mr. Lloyd, you’re right!”

The experts’ confirmation shocked the crowd. Whispers and arguments about the authenticity and significance of the discovery erupted. “Are you telling me that black pearl is actually a sacred relic? Is this for real?”

Cedric, nearly delirious with joy, snatched back the relic, almost fainting from excitement. “Haha! A sacred relic, a true spiritual treasure! Dr. Lloyd authenticated this for me, and none of you can touch it!”

Francesca danced with joy. “Andrew, you’re incredible! You’re just like those legendary antique masters from novels who can spot treasures at a glance!”

Elsie’s jaw dropped. “Mr. Lloyd, who would have thought you were such a hidden master of antiquities?”