The First Sword of the Universe

Chapter 422 The Sensation Caused by "Jade Fairy"!

That very evening, astonishing news spread throughout Suzhou, quickly becoming the talk of the town and known to everyone.

Rumor has it that someone brought a stunningly beautiful jade fairy statue to the lakeside outside the city.

Legend has it that the Jade Fairy was surrounded by ethereal beauty and auspicious radiance.

Legend has it that any mortal who sees that jade fairy will become infatuated and unable to extricate themselves.

All sorts of rumors circulated in teahouses, restaurants, brothels, and inns.

Some scholars, even those who went for a spring outing outside the city during the day, managed to draw the Jade Fairy's appearance on paper, thanks to their excellent memory.

A shrewd bookstore owner came to ask for a painting. After returning home, he had his engraving master make a small copy of the painting, about the size of a palm, and then began to engrave it on the woodblock.

By noon the next day.
The Jade Fairy painting then appeared in the streets and alleys of Suzhou.

Even though the price is very high, many people still go to buy it.

The bookstore owner, who had made a fortune, was all smiles all day long.

Thus, the rumors from last night, coupled with the paintings that are now being sold everywhere, finally revealed to the people of Suzhou what the Jade Fairy looked like.

I don't know if it was because yesterday's magical story added a dazzling halo to the Jade Fairy, or if the Jade Fairy in the drawing was already as beautiful as a fairy.
For a time, many scholars held the painting in their hands, completely absorbed, and loudly proclaimed that they had fallen in love with the Jade Fairy.

Even more outrageous, a scholar, after drinking too much in a tavern, slammed his fist on the table and declared, "I will marry no one but the Jade Fairy in this life!"

There were also those with clear minds who, seeing the scholars' foolish behavior, scoffed and laughed, cursing them for being utterly spineless.

But in this world, most people are confused; they like to listen to gossip, join in the fun, spread rumors, and parrot what others say.
As a result, in addition to discussions in the streets and alleys, teahouses and restaurants, more and more people poured out of the city gates and went to the lakeside in the suburbs to search for the young man who had brought the Jade Fairy.

They missed witnessing it yesterday and now hope to have the chance to see the Jade Fairy's true face today.

Although they knew the chances were slim, and although they knew the young man carrying the Jade Fairy might not reappear.
However, they still harbored a one in ten thousand chance of getting away with it.

What if we happen to run into one?
What if that person hasn't left yet?

Their worst fears came true!

Last night, Xu Xingchen hid the jade statue in a secluded spot outside the city, then drove the carriage back into the city and found an inn to stay at.

Therefore, they also heard the increasingly exaggerated rumors circulating in the city.

He couldn't help but feel a surge of joy, sensing that the effect had exceeded his expectations.

However, Xu Xingchen is now highly skilled and daring, and is not afraid of things getting out of hand. Instead, she wants to fan the flames and make the matter even more popular!

Since arriving in the world of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, he has been pondering how to participate in the exciting stories of this world and change the tragic fate of some people.
After much thought, I realized that the fates of those people were intricate and difficult to unravel.

If we really want to follow the storyline, participate in those events, and change the fate of those people?

The process was extremely difficult!

Because many things are already established facts, many grudges are deeply rooted, and many hidden dangers have long been sown.
After much deliberation, he finally decided to tear all the storylines apart and then pin all the blame on himself.

Only by focusing on himself can he possibly change things!
The story begins in Langhuan Paradise, located beneath Jianhu Lake in Wuliang Mountain, Dali.

The jade statue that he took out of Langhuan Paradise became one of the most important props.

Then, he relayed the news of his plan to establish a carefree manor outside Suzhou to the messenger of the Lingjiu Palace in Tianshan, to the Four Evils, and also to Kumārajīva, who was going to Tianlong Temple to obtain the Six Meridians Divine Sword.

Yesterday, when he arrived outside Suzhou, he deliberately displayed the jade statue to everyone.

The jade sculptures possess unique qualities that captivate and mesmerize viewers.

He returned to the city that evening, and the news spread as he had hoped.

There are three things in the world that are most attractive: power, beauty, and wealth.

A piece of exquisite jade, as tall as a person, is extremely valuable.

The jade fairy, carved from this priceless and exquisite jade, is a combination of wealth and beauty, making it not only valuable but also priceless.
Such things are the most talked about by the world!
Therefore, the effect of spreading the word was even better than he had imagined.

The next day, when Xu Xingchen saw many people on the streets holding a piece of paper with an image of the Jade Fairy, she almost burst out laughing.

When Xu Xingchen heard that people were preparing to have lunch and then go outside the city to look for Yu Xianzi, he immediately set off ahead of time and moved Yu Xianzi, who was hidden in a secluded place outside the city, back to the grassy area by the lake.

This time.
To enhance the exhibition's effect, Xu Xingchen moved several large stones and stacked them into a small pyramid that was only about ten feet tall.

Then the jade statue wrapped in black cloth was placed on top of the pyramid, quietly waiting for those who came to admire the Jade Fairy.

As the dense crowd gathered excitedly...
They pointed and shouted as they pointed at the jade statues wrapped in black cloth atop the pyramid.
As more and more people gathered, the atmosphere became increasingly lively.
A long roar soared into the sky, sweeping across all directions with overwhelming force, like the roar of a divine dragon or the rolling thunder, suppressing all the noise and clamor of everyone around!
The people around covered their ears and looked at the young man on top of the pyramid in horror, sensing that his martial arts skills were unfathomable.

Xu Xingchen stopped his long howl, his eyes flashing with lightning. He looked around at the now quiet crowd, and his solemn and dignified voice, like a resounding bell, reached everyone's ears.

“I know you all want to see the Jade Fairy; coincidentally, I also plan to let the Jade Fairy bask in the sunlight for half an hour, so that it can absorb the essence of the sun and moon, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.” “However, the Jade Fairy is sentient and does not like noise and commotion.”

"If you want to watch, then all of you better be quiet."

"If anyone disagrees or deliberately makes a scene, don't blame me for being impolite."

Among the surrounding crowd, there were mostly ordinary people, but also quite a few ladies and young scholars, as well as some martial arts practitioners who had come to join in the fun.

Everyone fell silent, terrified.

Even those fearless江湖人士 (jianghu figures) dared not utter a word in private.

Those who practice martial arts understand best the significance of Xu Xingchen's long roar just now.

Even now, their eardrums are still ringing and their minds are still trembling.

The young man on the pyramid possessed unfathomable martial arts skills, making him someone they could not afford to offend.

As a result, they all put away their unruly nature and became obedient and docile.

Seeing that no one was causing trouble, Xu Xingchen abandoned the idea of ​​making an example of someone, grabbed the black cloth strip, and ripped it hard.

Wow~~~~!

The black cloth strip, like a nimble snake, swiftly detached itself from the package.

Suddenly
The jade statue has once again been exposed to the public!
The sun shone on the jade statue, breaking it down into a dazzling array of colors that flowed slowly across the jade fairy's body and were reflected in the eyes of everyone around.

"Wow~~~!"

The crowd couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

Then, many people shouted excitedly, "Jade Fairy! It really is Jade Fairy! I've finally seen Jade Fairy!"

Xu Xingchen let out a cold snort, which resounded like thunder in the air, and said, "Silence!"

The sound was deafening, making all those who were excited and shouting dizzy and swaying.

In shock, he quickly covered his mouth with both hands!
Once the crowd had stopped shouting, Xu Xingchen went down to the large rock at the very bottom of the pyramid and closed her eyes to rest.

Without his cover, Jade Fairy was completely exposed to everyone's eyes.

The sun was blazing in the sky.
The lake is sparkling
The "Jade Fairy" on the shore was dazzling.
These three became the most dazzling things in the world!

However.
People were already tired of the first two and turned their attention to the third.

The mystical effects of jade statues are beginning to take hold once again.

The crowd admiring the Jade Fairy, regardless of age or gender, gradually developed a look of fascination!
As I looked at her, I realized that the Jade Fairy was indeed as beautiful as a celestial being.

As I watched, I felt that the Jade Fairy was ethereal and radiant with divine light.

As I watched, I found myself unable to look away, and a surge of emotion welled up within me.

I have an urge to kowtow and worship!

It was just like the scene when Duan Yu first saw the jade statue in Langhuan Paradise.

then
No one knows who started it, but more and more people knelt down, bowing and worshipping the Jade Fairy with devout hearts.

They muttered to themselves, wanting to say something to bless them, but when they remembered the hateful guard's earlier warning, they swallowed all their words.

A bizarre scene unfolded along the lake embankment.

A jade statue, radiant with the glow of dawn, stands atop a small pyramid.

A dense crowd of people knelt around her, their eyes gazing devoutly at the dazzling Jade Fairy, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

A few martial arts practitioners, with their calm and focused aura and unwavering resolve, stood out from the crowd, unaffected by the mysterious influence of the jade statue or the atmosphere of the kneeling worshippers.

They looked left and right, and finally looked up at the jade statue on the small pyramid, their eyes filled with doubt and surprise.

"Is there something strange about that Jade Fairy?"

Half an hour later.

Xu Xingchen opened her eyes, leaped to the top of the pyramid, and with a whoosh, the black cloth in her hand wrapped around the jade statue again, completely covering its jade radiance.

Then, he hoisted it onto his shoulder, said nothing, leaped up, and quickly disappeared into the distance.

Those kneeling on the ground were stunned for a long time before they came to their senses.
(End of this chapter)