Chang'an.
Under Qi Yun's direction, Qin Sizhi conducted various experiments on the Jade Pendant, including soaking it in specially concocted solutions and observing it under different lighting conditions. The results, however, were perplexing.
The Jade Pendant showed no changes, remaining cool and smooth, without any anomalies.
Besides this, Qin Sizhi also used his connections to invite someone reputedly descended from a palace-appointed appraisal master. The result was the same; under conventional methods, it was just a top-tier Western Zhou ancient jade, with no anomalies.
"Could it be that Old Yao's experiences in the ancient tomb were really just illusions in a specific environment?" Qi Yun pondered to himself.
He put away the Jade Pendant, intending to hand it over to Xiao Hanguang for appropriate handling.
"Master Qin, thank you for your hard work, and also extend my thanks to your friend."
