A Core Ship From The Start-Chapter 2270 - 1535: Pure Nonsense (No Idea What Games Are Coming Next Month)

After entering Luoyang City, Wan Wan slipped away without a trace. Duanmu Huai didn’t care, as he knew that Wan Wan must have gone to connect with the Yinkui Sect. After all, Luoyang was teeming with various groups, and there were rumors that the elusive successor of Cihang Jingzhai, Shi Feixuan, would hand over the He Shi Bi to the Independent Ning Daoqi here, and then pass it on to a destined person.

Being the archrival of Cihang Jingzhai, the Demon Sect certainly wouldn’t miss this opportunity.

However, Duanmu Huai couldn’t be bothered to meddle. He took Wang Yuyan and Little Dragon Girl straight to the restaurant. Following Shang Xiuxun’s "Food Records," they found Peony Building in Luoyang. Fortunately, the head chef was still there. Duanmu Huai generously threw around gold to have them serve their best feast, and the chef accepted with lots of gratitude before getting it ready. In no time, dish after dish was presented, and Duanmu Huai, along with the two ladies, dug in heartily, relishing the food.

Originally, Wang Yuyan and Little Dragon Girl didn’t eat much, but after their strength increased, their appetites grew larger, too. They were both surprised to find that no matter how much they ate, it could be converted into inner strength. Typically, no matter how good the food was, they wouldn’t eat much, but now, given their physical attribute, they naturally wouldn’t pass up the opportunity to eat more.

It must be said that Shang Xiuxun, as an ancient gourmet, was indeed skilled. Duanmu Huai thoroughly enjoyed the meal. The only thing that displeased him was the constant chatter about He Shi Bi and Cihang Jingzhai in the restaurant. Although Duanmu Huai could understand since the country was in chaos and most people just wanted a wise ruler to unite the land and end the current turmoil, listening to such nonsense over a meal was still very annoying.

Listening to this, Duanmu Huai snorted coldly and said aloud.

"The claim that the one who gains the He Shi Bi gains the world is nonsense!"

Once these words were uttered, the previously noisy Peony Building immediately quieted down.

The layout of Peony Building was a square shape with a pond garden in the middle. The surrounding high private rooms were elegant seats, and those dining here to enjoy the scenery were, naturally, not ordinary people. If Duanmu Huai were not seated in the most prestigious top-floor private room, someone might have already angrily rebuked him.

Even so, someone couldn’t help but speak out.

"That’s wrong; this is what Cihang Jingzhai personally declared. Could it be false?"

"Hmph."

Duanmu Huai took a sip of wine and snorted coldly.

"Even lies fabricated by Cihang Jingzhai, people still believe?"

"What are you saying?"

"Xiao Wang."

Duanmu Huai gestured to Wang Yuyan.

"Educate these illiterates about the origin of He Shi Bi."

"Yes, sir."

Although Wang Yuyan didn’t understand why Duanmu Huai wanted her to say this, she still stood up, wiped the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief, and walked to the balcony beside them. From here, she could overlook the entire restaurant, and the customers inside could clearly see her above. Upon seeing Wang Yuyan appear, many people gasped, wondering if they were drunk; how could there be such a fairy in the world?

However, Wang Yuyan did not care about the admiring glances from all directions of the restaurant; she quietly began to speak.

"This jade is no ordinary jade. Legend has it that back in the day, Bian He of Chu State was cutting wood on Jing Mountain and saw a beautiful phoenix perched on a green stone. Recalling the saying ’A phoenix does not land on a land without treasure,’ he concluded that this stone must be a treasure and presented it to King Chu Li. However, the jade craftsmen in Chu State concluded it was an ordinary stone, and in a rage, King Chu had Bian He’s left foot chopped off and drove him away. Bian He was not disheartened and presented it again when King Wu ascended the throne, only to have his right foot chopped off. Not until King Wu’s son, King Wen, ascended and, having learned of the matter, ordered the green stone to be taken back to the palace. Upon having it cut open, they discovered inside a rare, flawless, and transparent jade. In memory of Bian He, it was named He Shi Bi..."

Wang Yuyan’s voice was mellow and pleasant, mesmerizing many. Most people present had heard the story of He Shi Bi, but there were some who had not, sparking widespread discussion.

"That Bian He was really stubborn; once didn’t work, but he went on to present it twice."

"That’s right, even if there was jade inside, presenting it publicly is like saying the old emperor is blind. It’s a wonder they didn’t just drag him out and chop him to pieces." 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Those jade craftsmen too, regardless if there was or wasn’t, wouldn’t cutting it open prove it one way or another..."

Most were just in it for the spectacle, discussing gossip. However, some martial artists’ expressions changed slightly. Because Wang Yuyan’s voice wasn’t particularly loud, yet it carried clearly into everyone’s ears inside the restaurant. Her level of inner strength was simply unimaginable, all the more surprising given that Wang Yuyan appeared to be no more than a young woman under twenty.

Wang Yuyan waited for everyone to discuss for a while and after they quieted down, she continued speaking.

"Later, Chu State sent a proposal to Zhao State, and the He Shi Bi ended up in Zhao State. At the time, Qin Zhaoxiang King learned of this and wrote a letter to King Huiwen of Zhao, stating he was willing to exchange fifteen cities for He Shi Bi. King Huiwen of Zhao believed Qin Zhaoxiang King was not genuinely willing to exchange treasures, so he sent Lian Xiangru with the He Shi Bi to Qin State. In court, Qin Zhaoxiang King indeed did not mention exchanging cities for jade, merely admiring and playing with the He Shi Bi. Seeing the situation was not favorable, Lian Xiangru devised a plan, claiming the jade had flaws, let me point them out for you. Using this as an excuse to take back the He Shi Bi, he intended to smash it, and Qin Zhaoxiang King, under pressure from Lian Xiangru, reluctantly agreed to undergo five days of purification before accepting the He Shi Bi. However, Lian Xiangru swiftly had his confidant return the He Shi Bi to Zhao State, and this is the origin of the phrase ’returning the jade intact to Zhao’."