Chapter 230

The craftsman's declaration marked a dramatic twist. His specific mention of "jade" rather than "green" had a deeper meaning. Usually, the discovery of jade is celebrated as finding something "green", but his choice of words indicated a significant difference. Quickly and carefully, the craftsman polished the stone, revealing the gradually emerging red. The crowd gasped in astonishment, "Blood jade! That's blood jade!" The revelation stirred excitement among the onlookers, leaving Helen in disbelief. "This… How is this possible? It's blood jade, second only in value to imperial green!" an onlooker exclaimed. Someone else nodded. "Mr. Newton is incredibly lucky to have found blood jade. It's extremely rare. If crafted into jewelry, it would be priceless." "Congratulations, Mr. Newton! Would you consider selling this piece to me?" another person asked. Suddenly, someone else spoke up and said, "Mr. Newton, I'm interested too. How about selling it to me?" The crowd's attitude shift