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A twenty-year-old antique stall vendor at the Luochuan antique market. He is handsome, physically fit, and possesses high-level skills in crafting bronze replicas, though he claims to be a simple vendor.

A man in his early thirties, known as 'Brother Gang'. He is a local resident of Luochuan who transitioned from a regular job to running an antique stall after receiving compensation for his family's property. He is protective of Su Xiaofan.

A man in his forties with short, cropped hair and a shrewd gaze. He is an antique buyer who previously purchased an item from Su Xiaofan believing it was an authentic Western Zhou relic, only to realize it was a modern replica.

Su Xiaofan's younger sister, currently a high school senior. She is academically gifted and has been accepted into an elite, state-level research institute affiliated with Peking University.

Su Xiaofan's father, an ocean-going ship captain who is frequently away at sea. He has a strained relationship with his children's background in traditional crafts but supports them financially.

Also known as 'Second Brother'. A man in his forties with short, cropped hair and a shrewd gaze. He is a tomb raider specializing in fencing stolen artifacts. He previously tried to purchase a bronze item from Su Xiaofan, suspecting it to be a high-quality replica of an undocumented antique.

Known as 'Fifth Brother'. A younger tomb raider and cousin to Wu Chuanbao. He is currently serving as an assistant to Wu Chuanbao, though he lacks patience and is superstitious about recent events in the grave-raiding circle.

An elder of the Wu family within the tomb-raiding group. He holds the highest authority and is deferred to by both Wu Chuanbao and Wu Chuanpeng, particularly regarding safety decisions.

Su Xiaofan's father and an experienced cruise ship captain. He spends most of his time at sea and is rarely home. He once rescued a famous meteorite collector in the Bermuda region who gifted him a mysterious, unidentifiable black pendant.

The friendly owner of a small convenience store within Su Xiaofan's apartment complex. He is a long-time resident who looks out for the neighbors, frequently complaining about the aging and dangerous electrical infrastructure in the neighborhood.

The head of the village where Su Xiaofan's family originated and a senior member of the Su clan. He is known for organizing the village's replica bronze trade but has a history of conflict with Su Weixuan, despite showing kindness to Su Xiaofan and Su Xiaoxiao after their grandfather passed away.

A fellow vendor at the Luochuan Antique Market who is friendly with Su Xiaofan.

The authoritative leader of the Bronze Ware Village. He enforces strict rules prohibiting villagers from selling their bronze crafts as genuine antiques, believing such actions constitute fraud, and he is known for reporting violators to the authorities.

The enigmatic owner of Jingxin Tang. Despite being over sixty, he appears to be in his forties due to careful lifestyle maintenance. He is a highly respected expert in the antique trade, known for his integrity and refined demeanor.

An elderly employee or manager who oversees the daily operations and outer hall of Jingxin Tang.

An employee working at the front desk of Jingxin Tang, responsible for managing the shop's outer operations and greeting guests.

Su Xiaofan's younger sister. She has recently been admitted to a university in Yanjing, a major milestone that the family is preparing to celebrate.

The billionaire chairman of Luochuan Real Estate. A legendary figure who rose from small-time trading in the 1980s to commanding a top-ten real estate empire in China. Despite his immense wealth and age, he retains a sharp, authoritative demeanor and maintains old friendships with figures like 'Great Uncle Six'.

Zhao Hengjian's granddaughter. She is a young woman with a sporty style, short hair, and a cute 'baby face.' She is generally reluctant to accompany her grandfather to social or business meetings involving elders.

The granddaughter of Zhao Hengjian. She is a young girl with a baby face who, despite her initial plans to study abroad, was enrolled in a mysterious special class at Peking University under family instruction.

The second son of Zhao Hengjian and father of Zhao Qingyao. He works as a doctor in Luochuan and is polite and approachable, recognizing Su Xiaofan from the antique market.

The homeroom teacher for the mysterious student cohort at Peking University. He is surprisingly young, yet holds the prestigious dual titles of Academician at the National Academy of Natural Sciences and PhD tutor at Peking University.

A lead faculty member at the Institute for Non-Natural Research. He is responsible for managing the special recruitment class and overseeing the health and training of students with mental immunity. He is pragmatic about using scientific methods to research supernatural phenomena.

A recognized expert in ceramics and antique miscellaneous items associated with the Xingong Museum. His reputation is frequently invoked by street vendors to authenticate their goods.

A man in his forties who operates an antique stall in the Yanjing Antique Market. He is a shrewd merchant who sells imitation bronze wares sourced from the Su Family Village.

A monk from the Jingang Temple, known as an old friend of Jing Shizhen. He is knowledgeable about spiritual artifacts like the Yin Stone.

The primary store manager overseeing the Jingxin Tang branch located in Liulichang.

A middle-aged man who visits Jingxin Tang to conduct business with Jing Shizhen.

A historical artisan of the late Ming Dynasty, highly regarded by scholars for his moral integrity and exceptional carving skills, particularly known for his brush pots.

A wealthy and sophisticated regular patron of Jingxin Tang. He possesses a keen eye and significant financial capital, though he exercises caution regarding high-commission acquisitions.

A trusted manager working at Jingxin Tang who oversees the front-of-house operations.

A celebrated and legendary artist whose paintings and calligraphy are considered high-value, top-tier treasures in the antique trade.

An acquaintance of Su Xiaofan whom Jing Shizhen considers to be a negative influence regarding Su's social behavior and financial habits.

Su Xiaofan's high school class monitor. She is straightforward, assertive, and persistent. Although she had a crush on Su Xiaofan during high school, she is now pursuing her studies in Yanjing and has moved on to a new relationship.

A former high school classmate of Su Xiaofan who has returned to Luochuan.

A former high school classmate of Su Xiaofan who has returned to Luochuan.

A brilliant academic and former student council president. She is a PhD candidate at Peking University, serving as a teaching assistant. She possesses a rare combination of intellectual depth and professional poise.

Su Xiaofan's former high school classmate. She is currenty attending Beijing Normal University and is in a relationship with Zhang Ji.

Su Xiaofan's former high school classmate. He is studying at Beijing Normal University and is currently interning at Toutiao. He is dating Liu Fei.

A former high school classmate of Su Xiaofan.

A former high school classmate of Su Xiaofan and the girlfriend of Zhou Siwei.

A former high school classmate of Su Xiaofan.

A student at Renmin University and the boyfriend of Sun Jiajia.

A friend of Mo Zixuan, accompanying her and the others at the clubhouse gathering.

The manager of the exclusive, high-end clubhouse. He is subordinate to Tong Dongjie and is responsible for managing VIP memberships and guest services.

The white-bearded manager of the Luochuan branch of Jingxin Tang. He holds deep respect for Jing Shizhen, treating him with seniority and deference.

The program director for the Beijing Television antique appraisal show. He is highly focused on viewership ratings and is initially skeptical, but eventually permits Su Xiaofan’s high-stakes appraisal guarantee to drive engagement.

A respected expert in miscellaneous antiques from the Xingong Museum. He is formally trained and holds a high status in the antique appraisal industry.

A colleague of Teacher Meng from the Xingong Museum. An experienced appraiser of various antique categories.

A vendor in his thirties operating a stall at the Panyuan antique market. He specializes in various trinkets and collectibles, including Vajra Bodhi beads. He is highly defensive about the legitimacy and self-sourced nature of his goods, quick to offer refunds to avoid trouble.