Elaborate on the world of mortals

Chapter 826: Treasure for Treasure
In the living room of the Chu Mansion, the two old men and the steward of the Chu family had bent down and approached the opening of the treasure. Although the light shining through the gap was not very exaggerated, it was very obvious.

"Cluck, cluck, cluck." The shell began to shake.

"Huh? It's shaking by itself?"

As soon as Mr. Chu finished speaking, the shell closed with a "pop".

The two old brothers of the Chu family looked at each other. Master Chu reached out and touched the shell, but there was no reaction. Then he picked it up and tried to open it to see, but he couldn't do it at all.

"Brother, let me try!"

Mr. Chu picked up the shell and tried to pry it open. He was the one who had just opened it, but this time he couldn't pry it open no matter how hard he tried.

"Be careful, be careful, don't break it!"

"Master, how about trying with a chisel?"

"Nonsense!" "What if it breaks?"

The two old brothers of the Chu family disagreed. The Chu family still had a high level of artistic appreciation. Whether from the material or the delicate workmanship, this was obviously a treasure, and the changes just now added a sense of wonder.

Of course, no one thinks that this shell is a natural product. After all, you can tell at a glance that it is something that was carefully carved by a skilled craftsman.

"Brother, there must be treasure hidden in here. What do you think it is?"

"Well, maybe it's a night-shining pearl. As the saying goes, a pearl hidden in a shell symbolizes good luck! It also means that after this marriage, Zhao'er married a bright pearl!"

The person in charge on the side also echoed.

"That makes sense, Master, what you said is really good!"

"Alas, it's a pity that I don't know who the recipient is for such a valuable gift."

Before he could finish his words, a servant rushed in.

"Master, butler, the young man who just delivered the gift is back again!"

"Oh? Please come quickly!"

The second master of the Chu family showed joy when he heard this, while the old master of the Chu family shook his head.

"This is such a valuable thing, and he has powerful martial arts skills. He is also an extraordinary person. It would be better for us to go and welcome him in person!"

"Yes, brother is right!"

The two brothers discussed it and then went out with their servants. However, Jiang Lang had already walked inside under the guidance of the servants, and Mo Ye followed closely beside him.

When the two old brothers of the Chu family came out, the manager hurriedly whispered in their ears.

"Master, the one in blue is here to deliver the gift, and the one walking in front is probably from the Jiao family!"

The Chu family's master hurriedly took a few steps forward.

"I think this is the young master of the Jiao family. I hope you will forgive me for not welcoming you in person!"

Jiang Lang laughed when he heard this, but he also bowed in return.

"Master Chu, what you said is wrong. With the status and position of the Chu family, ordinary people really don't dare to let you greet them from afar. By the way, I'm sorry to disappoint Master Chu, I'm not a member of the Jiao family!"

Master Chu had been watching Jiang Lang from the moment before, and now he seemed to see it more clearly, so he hurriedly said.

"Brother, this is Mr. Jiang, not some member of the Jiao family. I have seen him in Wanghu Tower."

Mr. Chu whispered something beside his brother, which made his brother stunned for a moment before he reacted.

The Chu family had heard of "Master Jiang". It was said that he was old and had the secret of maintaining a youthful appearance, just like Mr. Tan in the past. Although his hair was black and his face had few wrinkles, he was actually quite old.

Master Chu took a closer look and found that the visitor did not look like an ordinary young man. After looking at him carefully, he could not guess his age.

"So it's Master Jiang! Then who is this?"

"This is a younger generation in the family. He was entrusted by someone to deliver something. However, after hearing about the treasure, I became very interested in it. I came here specifically hoping to see the rare treasure. Is that possible?"

"Of course you can!"

At this time, Yi Shuyuan also came over. Before the Chu family asked, Jiang Lang hurriedly walked a few steps closer to Yi Shuyuan and said.

"This is Jiang's good friend. He is visiting my home and wants to come and see it too!"

Yi Shuyuan bowed to the Chu family, and the Chu family did not neglect them. After returning the greeting, they were equally polite to everyone.

"I see. Come on in, please!"

Yi Shuyuan's face is not old, but his long gray hair makes him look more experienced, which makes people look at him more.

Yi Shuyuan once lived in the Chu family for a period of time, but times have changed. Even though his appearance has not changed, no one in the Chu family recognizes him now.

The old house of the Chu family was not very big to begin with, and as the family was preparing for the wedding, the servants were actually busy outside the reception room. One could hear them working and chatting, discussing how much reward each servant would get on a good day when the wedding party would return from the capital in a few days.

When the servants passed by, some of them would look into the living room from time to time. Even the women in the backyard heard that there was a guest, and because they were curious about what was going on, their maids came over to take a look.

In the living room, in addition to the old brothers of the Chu family, the housekeeper, Jiang Lang and others, there were also a few maids nearby, serving tea.

The treasure had been placed on a tea table on the side for people to see, but the Chu family asked the Jiao family many questions, but they didn't get the answers they wanted. It seemed that Jiang Lang and his party didn't know much about the Jiao family, or didn't want to say more, so the Chu family tactfully stopped asking.

After all, the treasure was originally sent by Mo Ye, so the Chu family felt at ease and let Jiang Lang and others play with it by themselves.

Yi Shuyuan was standing aside, while Jiang Lang had already picked up the shell and was looking at it carefully.

"It's rare, it's really a rare treasure."

Jiang Lang pretended to comment and glanced at the side. Yi Shuyuan was sitting there watching quietly without saying anything. He then looked at the Chu family.

"This item is extremely rare, and I like it very much. I wonder if the Chu family can part with it. I am willing to pay money to buy it, or exchange it for something else!"

Master Chu waved his hand and smiled.

"This is a wedding gift given to my nephew. The wedding hasn't even taken place yet, so how can I sell it to someone else? Besides, it's like giving it to my nephew. How can we decide?"

Master Chu also echoed.

"Brother is right. This is Zhao'er's wedding gift. How can we sell it after receiving it? Besides, my Chu family is not short of that little money. If you put yourself in his shoes, I think Master Jiang will understand!"

Jiang Lang frowned slightly and glanced at Mo Ye who was standing aside. If you want to give a gift, just give it. But saying that you are giving a wedding gift is not a good excuse.

Mo Ye felt helpless, he didn't know about it at first, but he didn't worry that the Dragon King would be angry with him because of such a small matter. Jiang Lang didn't give up either.

"I really want it. It would be presumptuous of me to offer gold and silver alone. How about this? Let's see what I have to offer in exchange!"

As he spoke, Jiang Lang put down the shell, reached into his arms and took out a small brocade bag that did not look bulgy. He reached into the bag with two fingers and pinched out something.

As soon as this item came out, a faint light seemed to bloom between Jiang Lang's index finger and middle finger, forming a circle of faint halo three inches away from the fingertips, and the source of the light was exactly the thumbnail-sized gem held between his fingers.

Everyone's attention was attracted. The servants passing by the living room were stunned. The maids in the living room covered their mouths subconsciously. Some maids came to their senses and hurried to the backyard.

Jiang Lang flicked his fingers lightly, and the light flowed like water waves, with slight color changes.

Obviously, this is a great treasure!

"Night-shining pearls?" "I have seen night-shining pearls. Although they are rare treasures, they are not as gorgeous and dazzling as this one!"

The two old men of the Chu family were still more composed than ordinary people, but their astonishment was evident on their faces.

Jiang Lang smiled faintly.

"It's not wrong to say it's a night-shining pearl. Anything that can glow counts. This thing is called Yuanxia Pearl."

After a slight pause, Jiang Lang described the magic of the pearl truthfully.

"This pearl is not made by a pearl oyster, but was born in the deep ocean where spiritual light, earth and fire are entangled. It is very rare. When exposed to the public, the pearl shines brightly and dazzlingly. Keeping it at home can calm the mind and spirit, and hide it to avoid water, fire, poison and miasma!"

Jiang Lang looked at the two old men from the Chu family and smiled.

"Is it considered sincere to exchange this pearl for this clam shell?"

What Mr. Jiang said sounded like myths and legends. How could it be so bizarre?
But even if it wasn't so bizarre, just by looking at it one could tell that this bead was definitely a rare treasure in the world.

Not to mention that the clam shell is carved from such a special material, even if there is really a night pearl inside, the luster we just saw cannot be compared with this pearl. Not only one pearl cannot be compared, even if there are ten or a hundred pearls.

Besides, the size of the clam shell is so flat, there can't be too many of them, and they can't be too big.

What Jiang Lang took out was not something to fool people. The Yuanxia Pearl was a highly respected good thing among the dragon clan and was extremely rare. He only had one in his hand, which was one of the rewards given by the Dragon King when he had made great contributions in suppressing the water ban in Changfeng Lake.

"Master Jiang, please put it away quickly. This pearl is too amazing. Although this clam shell is a treasure, it is definitely not as good as this pearl."

Yi Shuyuan shook his head at this moment.

"Although Yuanxiazhu is good, it may not be better than this clam shell."

In other words, if the clam shell was in Yi Shuyuan's hands, it would definitely not be comparable to the Yuanxia Pearl. If it was in the hands of an ordinary cultivator, it would most likely not be able to exert its effect, let alone in the hands of a mortal.

"Hey Lao Yi, why are you speaking for others?"

Jiang Lang angrily rebuked Yi Shuyuan through voice transmission, but he did not refute Yi Shuyuan when facing the Chu family. He covered Yuan Xiazhu with the handkerchief in his sleeve. The precious light suddenly dimmed, but it still vaguely showed through the embroidered handkerchief, illuminating the embroidery on it.

At the same time, Jiang Lang reached into the small bag and took something out.

"If the Yuanxia Pearl is not enough, add this."

This is a small gourd-shaped ceramic bottle with a small emerald green jade-like stopper on it. When this thing came out, Mo Ye who was standing next to him was excited.

Jiang Lang didn't keep anyone in suspense and spoke frankly.

"This bottle contains some ointment. It may be an exaggeration to say that it can bring the dead back to life, but even if one is about to die, as long as the Yuan Ling is not dispersed, taking one drop can extend the life for three days. Taking three drops can extend the life for nine days. Taking more than that will be ineffective. It can also cure serious illnesses and injuries. It can also help martial artists improve their skills by taking it!"

Yi Shuyuan looked at Jiang Lang and then at the small porcelain bottle with great interest. Hui Mian even poked his head out from under Yi Shuyuan's hair and asked Jiang Lang through voice transmission.

"Is it so magical? It's like an elixir!"

Jiang Lang seemed a little embarrassed and responded to Yi Shuyuan and Hui Mian through voice transmission.

"This is what the Dragon King of the South Sea tried to make after reading the Alchemy Code. He tried ten times to make some elixir. It's not as good as a real elixir, but it's also very rare!"

The Chu family couldn't hear the voice transmission, but Jiang Lang's words were getting more and more outrageous, and Mr. Chu couldn't help but take two steps closer.

"Mr. Jiang, what you said is too bizarre. Could it be that you have some magical medicine in here?"

Jiang Lang grinned but said nothing. He just handed the small bottle to Master Chu and said that he was fully qualified to make the elixir, but he felt embarrassed to do so in front of Old Yi.

The servants outside had stopped working and were huddled on both sides of the living room, looking inside. Even though the pearl was covered, it still reflected the embroidered handkerchief, and the thing in the second master's hand was also eye-catching. Just hearing Master Jiang bragging about it, everyone couldn't help but be curious.

Mr. Chu subconsciously pulled out the cork of the bottle and wanted to smell it. As soon as the cork was opened, a fragrance overflowed from the bottle, and in an instant the living room was filled with the fragrance.

At this time, two old ladies from the backyard of the Chu family came hurriedly accompanied by their maids. They smelled a wonderful fragrance before they reached the living room. After taking a breath, they felt refreshed and their chests felt much more comfortable.

In the living room, Jiang Lang took the bottle from the stunned Mr. Chu and closed it again.

"This thing is precious, don't waste the medicinal energy! What do you think, do you want to exchange it or not?"

Mr. Jiang's words were too bizarre, but what was before him was indeed...
"Let's switch!"

The voice came from outside the living room, and two old ladies, supported by their maids, quickly walked into the living room. Even at the door, their eyes had already fallen on the shiny and translucent embroidered handkerchief on the table, and also looked at the small bottle.

The pearl should be covered under the embroidered handkerchief, but I don’t know about the small bottle, but I know it’s something extraordinary just by thinking about it!
"Madam?" "Madam, sister-in-law? What are you doing here?"

"Let's come and see the treasure!" "Yes, it's such a rare treasure, why can't we come and see it? Please don't laugh at me, guests. I also want to open my eyes!"

Jiang Lang smiled and Yi Shuyuan also stood up and saluted.

"Yes, the two old ladies should also take a look."

Jiang Lang repeated what he had just said, and the two women couldn't believe it. It was too bizarre. But when they opened the embroidered handkerchief, the luster of the deep red pearls made them unable to take their eyes off it.

"You must be thinking that Jiang's words are just empty words, right?"

Jiang Lang said this with a smile, then picked up the Yuan Xia Zhu and threw it directly into the teacup without taking a sip of the tea.

The next moment, except for Yi Shuyuan and others, everyone in the Chu family, from the master to the servants, was stunned.

"crash"

The gem was still gleaming with light, and when it was thrown into the teacup, only a few tea leaves stuck to it, while the tea swirled around it and overflowed from both sides of the teacup.

In an instant, there was no tea in the teacup, leaving only the pearl and a few tea leaves at the bottom. The tea wet half of the tabletop, but it was still flowing out, forming a very regular circle of water stains around the teacup.

There is not a drop of tea within the circle!

(End of this chapter)