I'm Really Going to Become an Immortal
Chapter 372 - 250 Jade Doesn’t Pass Through the Hand_2

Chapter 372: Chapter 250 Jade Doesn’t Pass Through the Hand_2

Chen Yun and his friends had previously forsaken the scenic area’s sightseeing car and opted for walking in this region, only it wasn’t exactly here, as they had taken a different path down the mountain this time.

Seeing the middle-aged leader start to use his phone with a signal to contact the staff, Chen Yun’s group didn’t linger too long and promptly procured a sightseeing car to descend the mountain and return to their accommodation.

The journey back was smooth, and they encountered no special circumstances.

They quickly returned to the accommodation.

...

Later, around five in the afternoon.

Chen Yun and the others heard upon returning to the accommodation

that the scenic area had already sent people to deal with the wire fence and the wild boar incident, and the mountainous area was temporarily closed for a few days.

The staff intended to conduct a thorough inspection, ensuring no other dangerous wildlife had breached the wire fences.

Additionally, there would be a careful check of all the wire fences to ascertain their safety and integrity.

Besides that,

the careless young man who had climbed over the wire fence, causing the subsequent entry of the wild boar into the scenic area, was held accountable by the scenic authorities who called the police according to the "Public Security Management Punishment Law" and "Wildlife Protection Law." The middle-aged leader also contacted the company headquarters to deal with the young man accordingly.

However, for these matters,

the group wasn’t too concerned; since the scenic area was closing for a few days, they naturally planned to spend the next few days in the town at the foot of the mountain.

Fortunately, the town was quite interesting.

Aside from fishing by the lake,

the town was wholly developed around the tourism industry and boasted various intriguing facilities and locales.

It was nearing dinner time.

The group went out to search for food in the town.

Walking along the cobblestone-paved paths, shops filled with historical charm lined the streets, adorned with diverse signs and radiating warm light, adding a cozy and lively atmosphere to the mountain town evening.

The aroma of food wafted through the air, featuring both authentic local delicacies and modern culinary innovations, tempting the appetite.

Chen Yun and his companions were lured by the delicious scents, pausing now and then to peruse the menus of roadside stalls and specialty restaurants.

They were first drawn to a small store with a sign that read "Old Stove Fish Restaurant" where the tantalizing scent of fish wafted out.

Entering the restaurant, the walls were adorned with a variety of fishing rods and old photos of fishermen, highlighting the unique and niche fishing culture of the place.

They decided to try the local specialty of grilled fish, selecting a freshly caught lake fish and farmed snake meat, paired with the restaurant’s special spicy sauce.

While waiting,

they also sampled the handmade rice wine of the restaurant, sweet with a subtle fragrance of alcohol.

Even Bai Shi, a seasoned glutton, found this quite satisfactory.

After dinner, as night fell deeper,

the town took on another guise.

The street lamps came on one by one, casting intermingled lights and shadows on the slate stones, creating a distinct ambiance.

They strolled to the central square of the town, where a small-scale folk music concert was underway, with local artists playing lively tunes on traditional instruments.

Surrounded by many tourists and residents, everyone gently swayed to the music.

The atmosphere was warm and harmonious.

Chen Yun and his group, too, were caught up in this joyful mood, finding a spot to sit and enjoying a rare moment of relaxation.

Around eight o’clock in the evening,

the group arrived at a store specializing in jade souvenirs.

In this quaintly decorated, softly lit jade store, the shelves were filled with a variety of jade accessories, from graceful jade pendants to clear nephrite jade bracelets.

Jiang Anping and Sun Huwen, the two ladies in the group, were picking out their favorite pieces on the other side, occasionally lifting an item to seek the opinion of Chen Yun and Bai Shi.

They were enamored with the exquisite jade pieces, discussing which suited each other better or as souvenirs to take home from their trip.

As for Bai Shi, he followed behind Chen Yun, murmuring critiques of the jade accessories,

revealing confidence in his and Chen Yun’s carving skills and also offering professional insights into the quality of some jade materials.

He always seemed inclined to nitpick.

"This jade carving flows well but lacks spirit; the lines are not lively enough. If I were designing it, I would surely bring it to life."

Bai Shi shook his head as he critiqued a jade pendant.

Chen Yun listened with a smile, occasionally nodding in agreement, displaying an understanding between them.

They exchanged opinions as if engaged in an artistic dialogue that only they could comprehend.

Had it been the Chen Yun of the past, he surely wouldn’t have had much to say, but now, as a master jade carver himself, he was well aware of the intricacies involved.

Thus, he managed to keep up with Bai Shi’s banter and even add his thoughts.

The two approached a staff member together.

They stopped discussing and quietly listened to the store clerk’s slightly exaggerated introduction.

The clerk seeing the two men seemed very interested in jade,

enthusiastically took out a pair of exquisite jade pendants from under the counter and said with a smile,

"Gentlemen, these are the treasures of our store, made from top-quality Nephrite Jade, meticulously carved by master craftsmen over several months. Look at this jade’s smoothness, its restrained luster, and the auspicious patterns of dragons and phoenixes. It’s perfect for gifting to friends and relatives or for collection. Would you be interested in feeling the smoothness of this jade and the unique craftsmanship of the artisans?"

His litany of sales pitches was exceedingly extravagant.

Bai Shi couldn’t help but roll his eyes.

Chen Yun couldn’t help but let out a light chuckle.

Both marveled at the salesman’s gift of gab, yet the clerk’s next move made both their expressions change.

They saw the clerk, full of enthusiasm, ready to directly hand the jade to them.

The smile on his face seemed extra radiant.

Upon seeing this,

Chen Yun narrowed his eyes, and Bai Shi immediately followed with a change in expression.

As everyone knows, jade should not exchange hands directly.

"Jade should not exchange hands directly" is an important unwritten rule in the trade of jewelry and jade, aimed at ensuring the safety of the jade and the fairness of transactions.

The rule advises against passing valuable jade directly from one person’s hands to another’s to avoid the risk of dropping and damaging the item and disputes over accountability.

By allowing the seller to place the jade on a soft pad or tray, from which the buyer can then pick it up, this practice not only shows respect for the precious stones but also ensures clear boundaries of responsibility, reducing misunderstandings and disputes, and making the appraisal process more orderly and professional.

Chen Yun and Bai Shi did not believe that the clerk from this jade store would be unaware of this rule.

Yet here was the clerk, directly attempting to hand the jade over, making it hard to say what kind of thoughts and intentions he might have had.

After pondering for a moment,

Chen Yun silently reached out to take the jade.

In that instant,

Chen Yun’s strong "Perception Ability" detected a subtle change in the clerk’s microexpressions.

Although imperceptible to others,

Chen Yun faintly saw a flash of ecstasy in the clerk’s eye, sensing intense excitement and greed in the clerk’s emotions.

In response,

Chen Yun, without betraying any change in expression, continued to reach out.

The next moment,

as expected, the exquisite jade pendants "accidentally" slipped from the clerk’s hands,

and, influenced by gravity, began to fall.

Chen Yun could have reacted, but he made no move to intervene.

He simply watched quietly as the jade hit the floor and shattered,

watching the clerk’s face flash with excitement, greed, and ecstasy.

"Sir, would you like to pay by card or cash?"

With his true intentions revealed, the clerk looked at the broken jade pendants on the floor and spoke to the calm Chen Yun.

Upon seeing this,

Bai Shi’s heart leapt into his throat.

He became more nervous than anyone.

He thought Chen Yun understood the rule of not passing jade directly and would never let this happen.

But now it had happened.

The clerk’s brazenness in front of Chen Yun shocked Bai Shi.

Damn, you really are something.

Then, fear filled his emotions.

It’s over!

Will this area still be safe?!

Bai Shi’s brow furrowed.

He noticed Chen Yun’s calm demeanor, but the calmer he was, the more something seemed amiss.

He really wanted to say: Grandpa, spare him!

But after a moment’s thought,

he dared not speak to intercept.