Huh——
I don’t know how long it will be.
Chen Yulou slowly stopped, slapped the carving knife on the table, and blew on it. The jade fragments on the mahogany table instantly flew up and fell.
A jade talisman the size of a domino.
It was also revealed in the jade chips.
Fair and delicate, translucent and moist, you can faintly see an ancient seal character "Zhen" engraved on the jade talisman.
It is a town character.
Not to mention the effect, the hand carving alone is enough to be called a master.
The Chen family has many carving masters.
Especially the great minister who was in charge of moving the Jinlou was said to have come from the palace of the previous dynasty.
Treasure appraisal, restoration, and jade carving are all amazing skills.
Chen Yulou has been exposed to Baiyi since he was a child.
I studied with him for two or three years.
I thought it would be of no use at all, but I didn’t expect that after so many years, it would actually be of great use.
In the past six months, he couldn't even remember how much material he had used to get started, 60% of which was discarded, and the remaining 40% was a finished product, but 80% of it was subpar.
There are only a few decent ones left.
He stayed.
That’s the pieces on the corner of the table.
But...
Compared to this one, no matter the carving, appearance or texture, those can be beaten up.
The most important thing is.
This town character, from beginning to end, does not pause at all, it is completely completed in one go.
Gently open your palms and look at the lamplight above your head. The jade talisman is as shiny as water, and there are wisps of faint golden light in the talisman.
It seems like there is a golden thread embedded in it.
Having seen countless rare treasures, his heart couldn't help but beat at this moment.
It’s no wonder that Khotan jade has been sought after by countless people since ancient times.
The delicate texture and the thoroughness of the seeding water are simply a miraculous workmanship and a natural spiritual creature.
Chen Yulou's mind calmed down as he gently rubbed it with his fingers and carefully felt the engraved ancient seal characters.
The first step of making characters.
Finally walked out.
But what comes next is crucial.
As one of the Thirteen Clouds Ancestral Talisman, the Zhen character has already been used to perfection in his hands, but driving the ancestral talisman and making the talisman are not the same thing at all.
What he is doing now.
In fact, it is similar to the Li Shu national sales device.
The made talisman can be activated by spiritual energy and can be used.
Even flower spirits who don't understand runes can still use them when the time comes.
The former is a technique and the latter is a tool.
The two are worlds apart.
The reason why it is said that we have just taken the first step is like firing porcelain. From clay to porcelain, it seems simple, but in fact the steps involved are extremely complicated.
The next thing he has to do is to make the jade talisman have spirit.
Chen Yulou did not rush to start, but leaned on the Taishi chair, holding the jade talisman in his hand, and the method of making talismans recorded in Qingmu Longevity Technique kept reappearing in his mind.
Until every detail is imprinted in his mind.
He just sat upright again.
My mind moved.
In an instant, deep in the sea of qi, a subtle but extremely mellow green wood spiritual energy passed through the inner scene of the Dantian and the eight extraordinary meridians, and appeared in the palm of the hand.
Like an invisible flame.
Under the control of his spiritual consciousness, he entered the jade talisman bit by bit.
Gradually.
The inscribed word Zhen seems to have spirituality, giving people a sense of Taoist charm.
The entire jade talisman exudes an indescribable artistic conception from the inside to the outside.
Different from the previous one.
Now he is taking as slow as he can.
After all, this is the first time to make a talisman, so naturally you have to be as careful as possible.
Practice makes perfect in everything.
Once raw, twice cooked.
Think of it as accumulating experience.
Furthermore, at his current state, there is no need to worry about excessive consumption of spiritual energy. According to the current progress, it will be enough to sustain him for several months.
After several hours.
In the jade talisman, streaks of mist flow slowly, and the golden threads are like dragons and snakes, surging back and forth in the mist.
Seeing this, Chen Yulou’s frowning brows finally showed a hint of surprise.
According to the records in the talisman.
Whenever mist is seen in a talisman and looks like flowing water, it should be completed according to the talisman.
Just like the refining of weapons in Li Shuguo's furnace, once the green and white gases appear, the dragon roars and the tiger roars, it means that the furnace can be opened to retrieve the items.
The same thing.
Chen Yulou pursed his lips and had no time to breathe a sigh of relief.
A ray of spiritual energy in the palm is attached to the jade talisman, as if it has been sealed with the last layer.
At this point, his hanging heart fell back.
When he turned his wrist, the jade talisman lay quietly in the palm of his hand. The ancient seal script of Zhen was looming, and an indescribable aura circulated.
"It finally happened..."
Muttered in a low voice.
The eyes flickered and the light floated, and for the first time in history, that ancient and smooth face showed a hint of joy that could not be concealed.
It took a full six or seven hours.
Stayed up all night.
Finally the hard work was not in vain.
This town character is 10%, which means that he has taken the first step on the path of talismans.
"It's a pity that there are no evil things in Xiangyin, otherwise we can try it."
Playing with the town character.
Chen Yulou could clearly feel the amazing suppressive power in the talisman.
The only pity is.
The evil ghost that had been occupying the Huodong Temple for many years was killed by him last year. Now the territory is considered He Qing Haiyan, and there are no other evil spirits causing trouble.
As for the deep mountains and old forests in western Hunan.
There are many wild mountain spirits who steal incense, but it is not easy to find them in a short time.
After thinking for a moment, he could only suppress the impulse.
With a wave of his long sleeve with his backhand, the Zhen character instantly disappeared from his palm, and was absorbed into the sea of Qi and the sky.
As for the carving knife and jade seeds, they were not touched.
This time, even Uncle Yu, Guaizi and Kunlun would not come down rashly without his consent.
Stretching his limbs, Chen Yulou stood up and left the desk.
On the low table not far away, the woody incense in the incense burner was still burning slowly, but it did not diminish at all as the night passed.
And he was even more energetic.
I don’t feel tired or trapped at all.
Go all the way up the stairs.
When I opened the door of Guanyun Tower, I realized that it was already bright outside.
Under the opposite building wall.
A figure was leaning against the wall, basking in the sun with his hands clasped in his arms and his eyelids drooped.
Who else could it be if he wasn’t Uncle Fish?
Hearing the sound of the door opening, he subconsciously opened his eyes, a glimmer of light flashing in his eyes.
“Young shopkeeper.”
Seeing this situation, how could Chen Yulou not understand? He may have been here several times, but the door has never been opened, so he stayed here quietly. Wait for yourself to wake up.
This scene has happened too many times.
“Uncle Yu, I told you before that you don’t need to be so guarded.”
Chen Yulou shook his head and smiled.
There was a hint of helplessness on his face.
Even if the old man feels less, he is no longer a child.
“There’s nothing wrong with you.”
Uncle Yu waved his hand, “Take some sunshine and think of it as a rest.”
"Master, please tell me when you will have dinner. I will give instructions to the kitchen."
"There is no rush for now."
After the Golden Core realm, one can actually live without food, as long as But after being in the market for a long time, I got used to the smoke and smoke, and I just couldn’t stop eating that favorite thing.
The world is so big, it would be a pity to travel around the world without eating fireworks.
Although he had been busy all night, with the Jingshen Incense Burner, he was practicing all the time, so he didn't feel hungry at all.
"Uncle Yu, what happened to what you ordered last night?"
"In reply to the young master, early in the morning, I sent people out. One team went to Yuhua Mountain to invite shopkeeper Li, and the other team went to Goose Toushan, this meeting should have arrived.”
As the head butler of the Chen family, Uncle Yu has kept things organized from top to bottom over the past few years.
The important matter explained by the young master.
How could he ignore it.
The order was given early in the morning.
"That's good."
Chen Yulou nodded.
Three generations of his family started off as thieves and started fighting against each other. Most of the clerks were rough men. Even though they hired many accountants and teachers, only Uncle Yu and Guaizi were the only ones who could make him feel so reassured. People.
“The weather is nice.”
"Uncle Yu, let's go for a walk?"
Seeing his hunched body, his hand hanging aside, gently tapping Lao Han's leg, Chen Yulou couldn't help but feel apologetic.
This is an old habit of his.
It stands to reason that the more this happens, the more rest should be taken, but the old man does not listen to the advice and always agrees with a smile in front of his face, and the next day it is the same as usual.
In this situation, it is obvious that I have been standing for a long time.
"Okay."
The young master ordered, and naturally he would not refuse.
The two of them walked along the alleys in the city, not going anywhere intentionally, just strolling around.
Last night was tight and I only had time to ask about Dongting Lake and Xiangyin. Now that I have plenty of time and leisure, I have a lot more topics to talk about.
After all, I have been traveling far away for nearly half a year.
In such a long time, the world has changed, and too many things have happened.
When he asked about it, Uncle Yu was very confident. After all, he was in charge of all the big and small things at home. The old man was thoughtful and organized.
Everything is explained clearly from front to back.
Occasionally I meet a guy on the road. I saw two people talking.
He didn't dare to come forward to disturb him, he just stopped and bowed, then left on his own to go about his own business.
Unknowingly.
The two of them walked all the way from the inner city to the city gate.
Different from the quiet inner city, almost all the residents in the outer city are tenants who rely on the Chen family for food. Over the years, countless houses and courtyards have been built along the city wall.
Now is the busy season for spring plowing and farming.
The endless fields are full of busy figures everywhere.
"Chunshe will be here in a few days."
"Master, will it be the same this year?"
Seeing him shaking his head and looking at the fertile fields, Uncle Yu asked in a low voice One sentence.
Chen Yulou waved his hand immediately.
He knew almost nothing about farming, and everything fell on Uncle Yu and the others, so naturally he would not interfere at the moment.
"You can decide this matter."
"Okay..."
Uncle Yu nodded and was about to say something more.
Suddenly.
On the official road between the green mountains in the distance, a group of people came on horseback. From a distance, the thumping of horse hooves could be heard, shaking the ground and sending smoke and dust everywhere.
“It came so fast.”
Uncle Yu is old and his eyesight is not as good as that of young people. When he was still looking out from the pergola, Chen Yulou’s meaningful laughter could already be heard beside him. .
Hear the words.
He tasted it immediately.
The person who can make the young shopkeeper say this must be that boy Luo Laowai in all likelihood.
Sure enough.
Waited quietly for a moment.
Those figures have crossed the long road and appeared outside the city.
The person at the front was tall, wearing a long gown, with fierce eyes and a strong aura. There was a scar on his face from the middle of his nose to the root of his ear. He looked a bit nondescript.
Who else could it be if he wasn't Luo Laowai?
Besides him, there is a young man who should be an adjutant.
As for the remaining two people, they were the Chen family's clerks who went to Etou Mountain early in the morning to deliver the letter.
Seeing Chen Yulou and Uncle Yu at the city gate from a distance, Luo Laowai immediately reined in his horse, rolled off the horse, straightened his clothes, then smiled and walked quickly with respect and fear on his face. He trotted forward.
"Lao Luo meets with shopkeeper Chen."
"I've seen Uncle Yu."
Wait until a few steps away.
He just stopped, clasped his hands in his fists, and bowed down, his head almost hanging to the ground.
Seeing this situation, Chen Yulou could not help but curl up his lips.
If nothing else, this guy has done enough on the surface.
"Okay, I'm still a figure after all. What does this look like? If word gets out, wouldn't the world say that I, Chen Yulou, am too domineering."
"I don't dare."
一Listen to this.
Old Luo tilted his head lower.
The look of fear on his face became more and more intense.
Others don't know it, but he has seen it with his own eyes. This former brother-in-law has long been reborn and is no longer like a mortal in the world.
Now we meet again after half a year, and from dozens of meters away, we can detect the aura on his body that is getting more and more like a mountain.
Just standing there.
It gave people an unfathomable power, which was so overwhelming that he could hardly kick him over.
It’s not like he got kicked in the head by a donkey.
How can you not know how to advance and retreat?
When it’s time to stay low and be small, just stand there honestly. Only if you really show off the so-called friendship in the world in the past, will you really have your brain in trouble.
I received the news early in the morning.
He didn't even bother to eat.
Immediately ordered the adjutant to bring his things and come all the way to Chenjiazhuang.
He was even worried that shopkeeper Chen would misunderstand him, so he not only took off his military uniform, but also left his pistol on the mountain.
He and his adjutant were in simple clothes.
Finally found a long gown that I rarely wear on weekdays.
This is also why the two of them look so weirdly dressed right now.
"Lao Luo relies on Chen's stories to make a living, so how dare he call anyone a person."
"Shopkeeper Chen should stop flattering me."
Luo Laowai stood up carefully.
But he still didn't dare to raise his head. He just stood with his body hunched, his hands hanging down, his face full of flattering smiles, and he shook his head to explain.
“Okay.”
Chen Yulou was too lazy to listen to his nonsense.
The only thing he was curious about was that he had stolen something from Tongguan Mountain that made him insist on coming to see him.
“This is not the place to talk.”
“Find a place to chat slowly.”
Hearing this, Mr. Luo, who originally did not dare to breathe, Wai, suddenly relieved.
“Yes, Shopkeeper Chen.”
Taking the wooden suitcase from the adjutant's hand and signaling others to wait outside the city, Luo Laowai held the suitcase himself and followed quickly step by step.
Go straight through the rows of buildings.
Arrived outside Guanyun Tower.
Uncle Yu stepped forward and pushed open the door.
Knowing that the young shopkeeper and Luo Laowai had something to talk about next, he stood aside with his hands tied.
When to do something.
For him, it is already an instinct engraved in his bones.
"Uncle Yu, bring up a pot of tea."
"You can go and have a rest."
Chen Yulou didn't say much, he just gave the order in a gentle voice. After saying a few words, he walked straight upstairs.
Luo Laowai held the suitcase tightly in his arms.
Although he can't see through everything.
But that unusual, strange aura fluctuation between life and death made him understand that perhaps, as he said, it was really something extraordinary.
“Yes, young shopkeeper.”
Uncle Yu nodded without squinting.
Then he went to do things on his own.
As for Luo Laowai, he still bowed and followed behind. He had been to this place many times before, but this time was different from the past. At that time, he used his status as Chen Yulou's brother to pretend to be powerful.
Now, after seeing power far beyond ordinary people.
He is well aware of the gap between them.
"Luo Shuai, come in."
Seeing his obedience, Chen Yulou looked speechless.
He has seen this person’s face before. He is arrogant at first and respectful at the back, which is really laughable.
“Yes, Shopkeeper Chen.”
Following behind him, he climbed up the stairs step by step.
We went all the way to the living room on the fourth floor.
I don’t know whether it was because the box was too heavy, or because his body had been hollowed out by drinking and smoking over the years. After a while, he looked like someone who had just been fished out of the water, sweating profusely and panting.
"See... Shopkeeper Chen is laughing."
"This body is really weak."
Seemingly aware of Chen Yulou's slight frown, Mr. Luo The crooked mind suddenly sank to the bottom, and he secretly took a few deep breaths before calming down.
“Don’t rush, take your time.”
Chen Yulou pointed at the chair.
Mr. Luo said thank you, and then carefully sat down half his body.
I took out a silk scarf from my pocket and wiped the sweat off my forehead. I don’t know if it came from a good lover or from the kiln sister. There was a pungent fragrance on the silk scarf. .
Waited for a while.
Uncle Yu came up with a pot of boiling tea.
In addition, there are several snacks.
Obviously worried that Chen Yulou was hungry.
“I heard Uncle Yu say that during the six months since I was away from Zhuangzi, how many times have you come to see me?”
Lifting the tea cup, Chen Yulou gently blew away a layer of foam. He spoke animatedly.
“Yes.”
"Since Lao Luo listened to Shopkeeper Chen's teachings, he has decided to change his mind and start a new life. He no longer dares to engage in the business of robbing homes, selling cigarettes and gambling."
"But Shopkeeper Chen, you also know that there is nothing wrong with me, Lao Luo. I just want to learn from Shopkeeper Chen and do some local goods business.”
“I heard rumors in the rivers and lakes that there is a big battle in Tongguan Mountain, which is the tomb of King Na Yelang.” >
As for tea and snacks, Luo Laowai didn’t dare to touch them.
Just lowered his head and whispered.
After listening to him ramble for a long time, I finally got to the main text.
“You mean, you found the royal tomb?”
Chen Yulou raised his eyebrows, gently put down the teacup in his hand, and glanced across the table.
At this moment, Luo Laowai suddenly felt like a light on his back, and could not sit still.
"This..."
"Lao Luo can't guarantee it."
"But looking at the scale of the underground palace, it is indeed not something ordinary people can afford to live in. Lao Luo has little knowledge, so he specially brought one of the artifacts and asked him to present it. The shopkeeper said. "
Speaking of this.
Luo Laowai stood up and opened the wooden suitcase placed at his feet.
The things inside seemed extremely important to him.
Not only was it locked on the outside, but it was also wrapped several layers of cotton brocade on the inside.
Been busy for a while.
He took the things out of the box and carefully placed them on the table.
Just...
The moment I saw that thing.
Even though Chen Yulou was well-informed, his pupils couldn't help but shrink slightly.
It turned out to be a bamboo with a body as jade-like, green leaves, reflecting a deep light!
And under the green leaves of Polygonatum odoratum.
There are faint streaks of thunder and fire that look like dragons and snakes swimming around.
"This is..." (End of Chapter)