"Mr. Lloyd, is that a sacred relic in your hand?" Elsie gasped in disbelief.

Andrew casually tossed it to her and said, "Have your Radiant Group experts verify it—that should clear things up right away."

Elsie immediately took the pearl for authentication.

Orion felt uneasy but still scoffed, "A sacred relic? Kid, you've got some nerves. 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 with Andrew's words. Indeed, any genuine sacred relic was one-of-a-kind, and while it might not have any special physical properties, its cultural and historical significance made it an absolute treasure in collectors' eyes.

Seeing Orion's confidence falter, Aspen qui