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While a select few had the privilege of viewing the collection in person, the majority of visitors had only seen photos. Some were curious about the other collections on display, while others felt that seeing the Atlantis Goddess Statue alone was sufficient.

“I don’t think the museum’s exterior looks very impressive,” A trendy young man with earrings commented as he eyed the museum building’s façade.

“It’s not about the exterior. The real value lies in what’s inside. Our purpose is to witness Su Jing’s opulence and the value of his collection,” Replied a bespectacled young man who appeared refined and sophisticated, dressed in expensive clothing and sporting a Rolex watch.

“He may be wealthy, but he is nothing compared to Young Master Huo. Why even bother making comparisons?” The fashionable young man retorted.

The bespectacled young man responded, “While Su Jing may not compare to Young Master Huo, he is not to be underestimated. Some netizens have dubbed him one of the Four Young Masters, and it’s not entirely unfounded to rank him alongside Young Master Huo. You may not be aware, but ever since Su Jing was given this title, Young Master Huo has taken notice of him. A country bumpkin is being put on the same rank as Young Master Huo – it was enough to irritate him. Moreover, Young Master Huo is also interested in Su Jing’s girlfriend, a stunning beauty. He offered her a luxury car and a villa worth tens of millions, but she didn’t even bat an eye. She knew about his identity and was unimpressed.”

“Damn it, Young Master Huo has always hit the target with every shot. In his most glorious time, there was a beautiful woman with him every day, and there were countless beauties waiting in line for him. He never missed. That Shi Qing is too ignorant.” The fashionable young man spoke.

“Perhaps Shi Qing’s beauty has left a lasting impression on Young Master Huo, making him even more displeased with Su Jing. Upon hearing the news of the underwater shipwreck potentially linked to Atlantis, Young Master Huo funded a salvage team to retrieve artifacts and outdo Su Jing, but unfortunately, nothing was found. Nevertheless, it appears that Young Master Huo is serious this time. Let’s first see how magnificent Su Jing’s museum is before Young Master Huo opens an even grander one to show off to Shi Qing.”

Finally, at 8 o’clock, the Museum of Wonders opened its gates as scheduled.

Shen Hong and Old Song personally greeted the visitors when the museum opened, and they extended a special welcome to Old Xie, Boss Wu, and the rest of the group who knew Su Jing personally.

Visitors eagerly entered the museum and were struck by the various collections displayed in the first corridor. Many were astonished and stared in amazement.

“My God, These are Tang Sancai! Why are there so many?” Ye Bo peered through a glass and breathed heavily.

“And there must be hundreds on this side too,” Zhou Xixian exclaimed, equally excited. They knew how precious Tang Sancai was and this was the first time they had seen so many intact pieces together.

“Tang Sancai, is it amazing?” A foreigner asked.

Alan firmly rebuked his companion, “Please don’t speak about things you don’t understand. Tang Sancai is a treasure of the ancient Chinese ceramic firing process, which features vibrant colors such as yellow, green, and white, as well as black and others. It is called Tang Sancai because of these three colors. Its importance to Chinese culture cannot be overstated, as it has left an indelible and colorful mark on the history of Chinese ceramics. The pottery was even exported as early as the Tang Dynasty and was cherished by people abroad.”

He continued, “Tang Sancai’s reputation extends beyond the borders of China, as it is admired throughout the world for its beautiful, colorful glaze, its bright, lustrous finish, and its delicate and refined shapes. It is undoubtedly one of the shining pearls of ancient Chinese pottery. Although it is not as popular as Yuan, Ming, and Qing Porcelain, Tang Sancai has a significant collection value in modern times, and many pieces have fetched high prices at auction.”

Alan’s impressive knowledge of Chinese porcelain was evident in his explanation.

Anna was shocked at the sight of so many Tang Sancai pieces and asked, “Why are there so many?”

Alan shared in her amazement, his expression conveying his desire to bring these treasures back to his own country. “I am wondering the same thing,” he replied.

The fashionable young man, wearing earrings, was intrigued by the excitement of Ye Bo, Zhou Xixian, and the foreigners. However, he could not understand their conversation since they were speaking in English. He asked, “Are these porcelains very precious?”

“Of course they are precious,” Ye Bo replied. “Some of them are considered the best among Tang Sancai pieces. One piece could be worth millions, or even over 100 million.” Ye Bo’s expression turned a little strange, as he realized that he had underestimated Su Jing.

Having just met him, Ye Bo now found him even more arrogant than he had imagined.

“One piece is tens of millions, or even over 100 million?” The young people standing nearby gasped in disbelief upon hearing Ye Bo’s statement about the value of the Tang Sancai pieces. They were clearly impressed by the value and significance of the ancient porcelain pieces.

Shen Hong and Old Song observed the reactions of the crowd with satisfaction. They were delighted to see that others were now experiencing the same sense of awe and amazement that they had felt when they first encountered the museum’s collection.

Meanwhile, Boss Wu was fully engrossed in examining the museum’s artwork. As he walked a short distance away, he noticed calligraphy and painting hanging on the wall. After gazing at it for a few moments, his eyes suddenly widened in surprise. “This is actually a calligraphy and painting from the Tang Dynasty,” he exclaimed in disbelief.

“Are these calligraphies and paintings from the Tang Dynasty?” Ye Bo and Zhou Xixian asked as they walked over quickly.

Shen Hong nodded and replied, “Yes, all the calligraphy and paintings on this wall are from the Tang Dynasty.”

“What? How is this possible?” Boss Wu was taken aback and exclaimed.

As he looked around, he realized that the wall was more than ten meters away, and there were dozens of paintings and calligraphy hanging on it, all of which were from the Tang Dynasty.

Boss Wu was feeling incredulous, as the Tang Dynasty ended a long time ago, and after several wars, natural disasters, and other natural and man-made factors, it was not easy for paintings of that time to be preserved to this day.

Even the National Palace Museum, which is known for its vast collection of Chinese art, rarely possesses paintings and calligraphy from the Tang Dynasty.

These rare artifacts are considered to be treasures of immense artistic and historical value and are highly sought after by art collectors and historians alike.

And yet, here in front of Boss Wu, was an entire wall adorned with authentic Tang Dynasty calligraphy and paintings. He found it hard to believe that so many paintings and calligraphy from that era could have survived.

Ye Bo’s eyes widened in surprise as he exclaimed, “Calligraphy and paintings of the Tang Dynasty, and there’s a wall full of it?” He couldn’t believe what he was hearing.

Zhou Xixian was equally skeptical and raised his voice in disbelief. “It’s absolutely impossible! Big Brother Shen, you must be joking,” he said.

Alan, Anna, and the gentle young man who were nearby also heard the commotion and rushed over to see what was going on. They all shared the same sentiment of doubt and confusion. How could there be an entire wall adorned with calligraphy and paintings from the Tang Dynasty? It seemed too good to be true.

The group was in disbelief as they stared at the calligraphy and paintings on the wall, one by one. Each piece took their breath away, leaving them feeling short of breath. Anyone with knowledge of art could easily tell that Shen Hong was not joking. The wall was indeed covered with Tang Dynasty calligraphy and paintings, and there were so many of them.

“My God, this seems to be the authentic work of Ouyang Xun’s, one of the four masters of regular script.” Ye Bo stopped in front of one painting and exclaimed.

“Really?” Zhou Xixian hurried over to take a closer look, his eyes fixed on the painting.

The more he looked at it, the more excited he became. “You are not wrong,” he said. “This is the authentic work of Ouyang Xun’s. I never thought that I would be able to see such a painting in my lifetime, let alone the complete calligraphy and painting of Ouyang Xun’s.”

“This picture of Immortal Crane has a beautiful artistic conception and is so lifelike. I have never heard of this author. However, from the analysis of the paper quality and background environment, this should undoubtedly be a painting of the Tang Dynasty. This painting is so perfect! “Boss Wu stopped in front of another painting, and the more he looked at it, the more excited he became, and he had a strong desire to possess this calligraphy painting whose artist’s name was unknown.

Should Su Jing decide to auction it, Boss Wu is prepared to offer a significant sum to add this anonymous calligraphy and painting to his collection.

The polite young man stood in front of a painting, his gaze transfixed on the intricate details of the artwork. Despite not knowing the name of the artist, he was able to recognize the subject matter as Emperor Taizong going on tour. “The artist is extremely good,” he commented, his eyes twitching with excitement.

Even the ignorant young man, bedecked with earrings and dressed in the latest fashion, couldn’t help but show interest in the painting. “Pictures of Emperor Taizong going on tour, shouldn’t this be very precious?” he asked.

The gentle young man nodded in agreement, his expression one of reverence. “It’s more than precious, it’s a priceless treasure,” He affirmed. “The story of Emperor Taizong’s tour is one of the most celebrated events in Chinese history, and this painting captures it with such intricate detail and masterful technique. It’s truly a remarkable work of art.”

Alan’s excitement was palpable as he surveyed the Tang Dynasty calligraphy and paintings adorning the walls of the small museum. “Oh my god, aren’t Tang Dynasty calligraphy and paintings very rare? Why are there so many?” he exclaimed, unable to contain his amazement.

He knew firsthand how popular they were in the United States, with even their museum possessing a mutilated pair as treasured artifacts.

It was astounding to witness an entire wall adorned with such exquisite works of art, especially in a newly opened museum. The experts present were equally enthralled, their eyes sparkling with wonder as they examined each piece in detail.

The excitement was contagious, spreading to onlookers who may not have been familiar with the historical significance of these artworks but could sense their value simply by observing the reactions of the experts.

Indeed, Tang Dynasty calligraphy and paintings are renowned for their rarity and beauty, making their presence in this small museum all the more extraordinary. The opportunity to behold these precious treasures was not lost on anyone present, and each individual felt incredibly fortunate to be in their presence.

As they continued to admire the Tang Sancai and Tang Dynasty calligraphy and paintings, the excitement in the air was palpable. However, the question of their worth began to arise among the group of young people.

“How much do this Tang Sancai and Tang Dynasty calligraphy and paintings cost?” one of them asked, wiping the sweat from their brow. The sheer grandeur of these ancient treasures had left them feeling a little overwhelmed.

The gentle young man looked pensive for a moment before responding. “It’s too difficult to estimate their value,” he replied, “and some calligraphy and paintings are so priceless that they cannot be purchased with money alone.”

The group continued to peruse the collection, each piece more awe-inspiring than the last. The polite young man, however, began to feel a sense of trepidation. “Walking through the first corridor, would it be so exciting?” he wondered. “The corridor in front of us seems like a terrible abyss, and I’m starting to feel a little scared.”

Despite their apprehension, the group was determined to press on and continue exploring the museum. With each step, they felt as though they were uncovering a hidden treasure trove, rich with history and wonder. They couldn’t wait to see what other treasures lay waiting for them in the depths of the museum.