The Jade Carving Master didn't say much and started cutting through a piece of stone.
Jade carving refers to the removal of the outer layer of stone skin to reveal the jade beneath; this is a highly skilled task that requires a wealth of experience, especially since in this era there aren't as many precision instruments as in later times. It all relies on a thin rope, the material of which is indiscernible, but it must be incredibly tough. Then, by turning it by hand, the rope is brought into high-speed rotation, becoming as sharp as a blade.
Yang Ruxin watched excitedly, admiring the truly remarkable talents of ancient craftsmen.
Gao Dazhuang's nervousness was evident as the veins on his neck popped out.
Unfortunately, the first cut revealed nothing but whiteness, and the second cut was still just as white.
Around them, a sigh of disappointment was heard.
When the second stone was placed, it was the same result: cutting it in any direction yielded only whiteness.
