His face was broad and thick, with a healthy wheat-colored complexion, as if nurtured by the earth's energy for years. His hands were large and warm, with distinct knuckles, and his palm lines resembled the earth's mountains and rivers.
Today, he wore a tawny Confucian robe, made of linen and cotton, feeling thick to the touch. The edges and cuffs of the robe were embroidered with simple wave patterns, giving a sense of continuity and stability. A dark wide belt was tied at his waist, on which hung a Jade Slip of the Yu Gong Geography Map.
Lu Zai's voice was steady as he briefly introduced the rules of this minor trial and then announced its commencement.
Everyone filed in through the designated door.
Upon entering, they stepped into the Array Space.
The Confucian Cultivators had anticipated such a flow of people and had prepared in advance, setting up an Array to create a massive square.
On the square, at intervals, there were stalls. Each stall had the same Refining Tools.
