Li Xuan did not know that Xu Yan had already concocted and tempered the "golden bones" he had made up and was excitedly coming over to tell him, hoping to receive praise and recognition.
At this moment, Li Xuan was playing with the gift Xu Yan had given him last time: a gold sword and the Jade Ruyi.
The gold sword was inlaid with a treasure bead and forged entirely of gold, quite valuable.
The Jade Ruyi was carved with auspicious cloud patterns, flawless throughout, obviously a top-grade jade carving. Its value, perhaps, even exceeded that of the gold sword.
"This gold sword, although not cheap, every time I look at it, I feel like the Jade Ruyi is worth more and rarer.
"Look at the quality of this jade, flawless throughout, bright and clear. It feels warm and smooth in the hand... Compared to the gold sword, I like this Jade Ruyi even more.
"If I could get a matching pair, it would be perfect as a family heirloom.