C5 Jade Pendant

The plane slowly entered the runway and sped up. Chen Tianming could clearly feel the plane slightly rise up and then gradually leave the attraction of the ground.

The plane flew higher and higher. Through the window of the plane, Chen Tianming looked down at the house that was getting smaller and smaller. Looking at the mirror-like lake in the Summer Palace, Chen Tianming felt for the first time how wonderful it was to be able to fly in the sky. No wonder people regarded birds as symbols of freedom.

"Is this your first time on a plane?" Xu Zuyuan looked at Chen Tianming's surprised expression and found it funny.

"Yes." Chen Tianming turned around and looked at Xu Zuyuan. He returned to his usual indifferent expression, but his eyes were still looking out of the cabin. For Chen Tianming who had never taken a plane before, these were indeed attractive to him.

When the plane rushed out of the clouds, it began a smooth flight for two hours. Outside the window, there were only layers of white rolling clouds, which looked like sponges. It was very spectacular when one looked at the rolling white clouds.

"Is this the clouds?" Chen Tianming murmured.

Xu Zuyuan looked at Chen Tianming and couldn't help but laugh. "Tianming, the gas layer outside the cabin is very low. If people go out, they might suffocate to death."

At this time, Xu Zuyuan had the aura of an elder. From time to time, he would introduce Chen Tianming to some of the knowledge he knew. Chen Tianming also listened very carefully at this time. Chen Tianming was very fond of this excerpt knowledge.

No matter how beautiful the scenery was, it would be annoying to look at it too much. Not to mention the rolling white clouds that could not be seen at all. After looking at it for a long time, Chen Tianming also felt a little bored. He could not help but return to the topic of jade pendants. After the exchange just now, Chen Tianming and Xu Zuyuan had become very familiar with each other.

"Sir, you said this jade pendant belongs to the Tang Dynasty Palace. Then, can you know who made it? I know that people in your line of work usually understand an antique to the very bottom. " Chen Tianming asked.

"Hahaha... Tianming, you really think too highly of me. Usually, relics of this type of jade quality are very ugly to see which sculptor made them. However,i do know a few of the more famous palace sculptors in the Tang Dynasty. Can you take off the jade pendant around your neck and let me study it carefully? " Xu Zuyuan said with a smile.

Chen Tianming hesitated for a moment. After all, this jade pendant was left for him by his father. Giving it to a person whom he had not known for a long time made him feel a little uncomfortable. Chen Tianming was not afraid that Xu Zuyuan would run away. After all, it was still ten thousand meters high in the sky. If he wanted to run, he needed to grow wings! Chen Tianming thought about it again and again. He took the jade pendant from his neck and handed it to Xu Zuyuan.

Xu Zuyuan did not care about Chen Tianming's hesitation. After all, he knew the value of the jade pendant on Chen Tianming.

The moment Xu Zuyuan took the jade pendant, he was stunned. A clear stream of energy made Xu Zuyuan feel refreshed and energetic. This was something that he had never experienced in his many years of research.

Chen Tianming, who was standing aside, naturally saw the change in Xu Zuyuan's expression. Seeing Xu Zuyuan's slightly stunned expression, Chen Tianming knew that Xu Zuyuan must have found something. He reached out his hand and gently pushed Xu Zuyuan, who was in a daze, and whispered, "Old man, did you find anything?"

Xu Zuyuan was slightly distracted. He looked at Chen Tianming and muttered, "Tianming, this is the best treasure I have ever seen in my life. A priceless treasure, a priceless treasure..."

"A priceless treasure?" Chen Tianming couldn't believe it either. He still believed that the Soaring Heavens Dragon Seal was a priceless treasure. This jade pendant didn't seem special to Chen Tianming. The only thing special about it was that it was given to him by his father. However, since it could be used as a family heirloom of his family, when he saw Xu Zuyuan's stunned expression, he couldn't help but sigh. Chen Tianming also somewhat believed it.

"Tianming, can you tell me who your father is? I want to pay him a visit when I have time. This jade pendant really surprises me. This jade pendant was in the palace of the Tang Dynasty. It must be a supreme treasure. When I first saw it,i thought that this jade pendant was pure white jade. Only when I held it in my hand did I know that it was Ice Soul White Jade. Do you know... Legend has it that when Noble Consort Yang was buried, she already had a small piece of this Ice Soul Cold Jade in her mouth. She asked who else in this world could have such a precious jade!" Xu Zuyuan appeared very excited. If it wasn't for the fact that he was still on the plane, he really wanted to vent his emotions.

"Ice Soul Cold Jade, this is the first time I've heard of it. My father is also looking for him. I've never seen him since I was a child." Chen Tianming said in a desolate tone.

Chen Tianming didn't care how precious this jade pendant was. In his heart, as long as he could find his parents, he was willing to do whatever he wanted.

"Sorry,i didn't know you had such a story with you." Xu Zuyuan knew that he had touched Chen Tianming's sad heart. He could not help but feel sympathy for the young man in front of him. As an old man, he knew the pain of losing his family.

Chen Tianming waved his hand nonchalantly. "Sir, you don't have to worry about it. I only hope to find some clues about my father on this jade pendant."

Xu Zuyuan nodded and whispered to Chen Tianming. "Don't give this jade pendant to anyone else. I see that you are still young and inexperienced, Tianming. You don't know the dangers of the outside world, and you should know that it is a crime to have a virgin."

Chen Tianming was disgusted by Xu Zuyuan when they first met, but now, he found out that he actually liked this old man a little.

"Thank you for your guidance." Chen Tianming said respectfully.

Xu Zuyuan was glad to see Chen Tianming being so obedient. He liked this young man who said he wanted to find his father.

Xu Zuyuan bent down and took out a magnifying glass from his bag. He studied the jade pendant carefully. Through the magnifying glass, he could see the shape of a dragon on the jade pendant, and the corners were more detailed.

"Ghost axe, divine eagle. This technique is too unbelievable. It is even more detailed than the carving done by a machine. Who on earth has such a great craftsmanship?" Xu Zuyuan sighed as he studied it.

Chen Tianming also found it funny when he heard Xu Zuyuan's sigh. If he showed Xu Zuyuan the Soaring Heavens Dragon Seal, he really didn't know what kind of emotion this old man would have! Unfortunately, his grandmother had told him not to reveal the Soaring Dragon Seal to anyone. Otherwise, Chen Tianming would really take out the Soaring Dragon Seal to scare Xu Zuyuan.

When Xu Zuyuan took the magnifying glass and looked at the thread hanging on the jade pendant, he was stunned once again. His hand that was holding the magnifying glass couldn't help but tremble slightly.

Something strange happened again?

Chen Tianming impatiently asked, "Old sir, what did you discover?"

"Ice silk." Xu Zuyuan's voice was trembling.

"What is ice silk?" Chen Tianming asked curiously. He was no longer surprised by Xu Zuyuan's expression.

"The Ice Silkworm Silk is the silk produced by the Ice Silkworm. The silk is softer than ordinary silk. It is smoother and cooler when it touches the skin. It is the silk that is used to hang your jade pendant. According to the legends, there must be at least 100,000 silk threads to form the Ice Silk. Moreover, once the threads were formed, even ordinary swords and sabers would not be able to cut through them. Most importantly, there were no more than 10 ice silkworms in the records. An ice silkworm could spit out ten silkworms that were half a meter long on average every year. In the Ming Dynasty, the ice silkworm could only spit out ten silkworms that were half a meter long. The ice silkworms were even more extinct, so the entire Yan Huang had only produced ice silkworms once. They were unearthed in a Han Tomb. " Xu Zuyuan explained with a slightly trembling voice.

Chen Tianming took the jade pendant that Xu Zuyuan handed back and hung it on his neck. He listened to Xu Zuyuan very much. This time, he did not play with the jade pendant again. Instead, he put the jade pendant into his undergarments and wore it close to his neck.

A cool feeling kept eroding his body from his chest. His pores were relaxing and he felt refreshed again. Chen Tianming was sure that this jade pendant was a priceless treasure.

Looking at Xu Zuyuan's dazed expression, Chen Tianming knew that he had yet to recover from the shock. Chen Tianming didn't want to disturb the old man in front of him. He knew that Xu Zuyuan hadn't found any clues. It could be said that Xu Zuyuan didn't know anything else besides the material of the jade pendant he was wearing.

Although he was a little disappointed, he didn't have much hope. Therefore, Chen Tianming didn't pay much attention to it. He couldn't find his parents overnight. After all, so many years had passed. Currently, the most important thing was to accompany his grandmother to see the sea once and then bury her properly.

"It's an eye-opener, an eye-opener." After a long time, Xu Zuyuan finally calmed down the excitement in his heart.

"Tianming, thank you for giving me this opportunity. Meeting you is also an opportunity. To be able to let me see such a treasure, it has made my life worth it." Xu Zuyuan said to Chen Tianming in a serious manner.

Chen Tianming admired this old man. First of all, Xu Zuyuan wasn't greedy for Chen Tianming's jade pendant. He knew that this jade pendant was a priceless treasure, but he was not greedy. This was the most basic requirement for an archaeologist. It was also the best moral quality. Next was Xu Zuyuan's professionalism. He was able to determine the material of his jade pendant at once. It all showed how skillful Xu Zuyuan's professionalism was. If it were an archeologist with less experience, it would be impossible for him to see the material of the jade pendant. Even if he knew, he wouldn't dare to make a decision.

Time passed. Soon, two and a half hours of flying passed in conversation. During the conversation, Xu Zuyuan gave Chen Tianming a lot of detailed answers to some of Chen Tianming's questions. He also told Chen Tianming a lot of stories about what had happened in the archaeology industry.

Xu Zuyuan told Chen Tianming that the reason he came to Hainan Island this time was because he was invited to participate in the South Sea 1st shipwreck salvage team's research work. The shipwreck was an ancient shipwreck from the South Song period, and it caused a great stir in the world.

The two of them chatted and laughed, as if they had become old friends.

Chen Tianming had not been bored during these two hours of travelling. Instead, he was very happy. If not for his grandmother's instructions, he really wanted to take out the Soaring Dragon Seal and give it to this old scholar to study.

Thinking of his grandmother, Chen Tianming could not help but feel a little disappointed.

Soon, the plane was about to land.