bookcurios Chapter 173 Stone
Chapter 173 Stone
In the warm and mottled sunlight, the forest path seemed to be coated with a layer of golden glow.
Xinghan walked slowly in this peaceful scenery with light steps, until the impatient call of the little ball Jinqiu, like a crisp bell, pierced the tranquility around him and made him slow down his pace involuntarily.
"Ow~"
Little fur ball Jinqiu, the little guy who is always full of energy and curiosity, is now squatting next to a seemingly ordinary pile of stones.
Its sensitive nose tip was like a small radar, constantly sniffing the ground, and its little paws were gently tapping, as if conveying some important information to Xinghan.
"What's wrong, Jinqiu? Did you find anything good?"
Xinghan bent down with a gentle smile on his lips, his eyes full of pampering and curiosity, and he looked in the direction of the little fur ball.
At this moment, a group of colorful butterflies seemed to be summoned by something and flew out from the depths of the woods.
They spun and jumped around the stone half covered by moss, the colorful colors on their wings flickering in the sun, like a gorgeous dance, adding a bit of fantasy and mystery to this quiet forest path.
"Wow, this scene is so beautiful!" Xinghan couldn't help but exclaimed, his eyes flashing with surprise and joy, "It seems that you really found something special, Jinqiu."
The little fur ball Jinqiu seemed to understand what Xinghan said. He proudly raised his head, his eyes sparkling with pride, as if to say, "Of course, I am the best treasure hunter!"
One person and one ball, they just stood there quietly, admiring this wonderful show of nature. Until the butterflies slowly dispersed, Xinghan turned his gaze to the selected stone again, and a strong desire to explore surged in his heart.
Just as Xinghan was about to follow the instructions of the little ball and go forward to check the selected stone, something strange happened!
The group of butterflies that had been leisurely circling the stone just now suddenly seemed to have received some unknown instructions and flew out from the woods at an astonishing speed, heading straight towards Xinghan and the little fur ball Jinqiu.
Their wings flapped the air, making a buzzing sound, which formed a sharp contrast with the previous tranquility. The entire forest trail seemed to be shrouded by an invisible force, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.
Seeing this, Xinghan's pupils shrank slightly, and the spiritual power in his body surged involuntarily. The hilt of the sword in his hand also tightened a little, and he almost used a killing move to repel these sudden butterflies.
But at this moment, the little fur ball Jinqiu gently patted Xinghan's arm with its soft little paws, his eyes full of comfort and wisdom.
It seemed to be telling Xinghan in this way: "Don't be nervous, Xinghan, these butterflies are not enemies, they are just guarding the Star Stone. Strange phenomena often occur around the Star Stone, which is its uniqueness."
Xinghan whispered in his heart, his voice was soft but firm:
"It seems that the unusual movements of these butterflies may be the unique way of protecting the Star Stone. Little Fur Ball is right. I can't be fooled by appearances."
He looked up at the little fur ball, his eyes gleaming with gratitude and trust: "Thank you, Jinqiu, your reminder is very timely."
In the warm sunshine, Xinghan and the little fur ball Jinqiu once again carefully stepped towards the stone shrouded by the mysterious halo. Although the little fur ball Jinqiu was small in stature, his steps were unusually light.
As he got closer, Xinghan could clearly feel that the air around him seemed to have solidified, and an ancient and solemn atmosphere was blowing in his face.
He slowed down his breathing, afraid that even the slightest movement of his would break the tranquility.
At the same time, his eyes were fixed on the star stone. He saw it slowly emitting an increasingly strong blue light in the dim light, like the brightest star in the night sky, and forming a refreshing picture with the dancing butterflies around it.
Xinghan gently stretched out his right hand, and his fingertips trembled slightly at the moment when they were about to touch the surface of the star stone, which was an emotional manifestation of desire and awe for the unknown.
He slowly and almost reverently placed his palm on the star stone, and a warm and powerful energy instantly flowed along his arm to his whole body, as if an ancient call came through time and space and directly touched the depths of his soul.
At this moment, Xinghan deeply felt the power and wisdom contained in the star stone.
Although this stone looks ordinary, it is by no means an ordinary stone. It is a rare treasure in nature, carrying stories and legends of countless years.
When he finally stood in front of the Star Stone, the shock he felt was beyond words.
The star stone emits a faint blue light in the dim light, which contrasts sharply with the surrounding rocks.
Xinghan tried to touch it with his hands, feeling the rough but tough texture of its surface, and an indescribable excitement surged in his heart. But the question that followed was how to move this huge gem?
He first tried to tap the edge of the star stone gently with the sharp axe he carried with him, but he only heard a crisp "ding" sound, and not even a trace was left on the axe blade.
Then, Xinghan closed his eyes and concentrated, mobilizing the spiritual power in his body, trying to split it in half with his powerful force.
However, the star stone seemed to have its own life. Wherever the spiritual power touched it, it only stirred up circles of light blue ripples, and then returned to calm.
Just when Xinghan was at a loss, the little fur ball Jinqiu jumped onto his shoulder with a smile.
It patted Xinghan's cheek with its soft little paw, as if to say, "Watch me!"
It closed its eyes and opened its mouth slightly, as if it was singing something in a low voice.
As it made its sound, the Star Stone began to slowly emit a brighter light, and gradually shrank, eventually turning into an exquisite gem and falling steadily into the hands of the little fur ball.
What surprised Xinghan even more was that after the star stone shrank, another jade-like stone was revealed underneath it.
This stone is pure white, just like the brightest star in the night sky fallen to the earth, or like raindrop stone moistened by the spring rain, emitting a soft and charming light.
Xinghan was involuntarily attracted to it. He picked it up gently and felt its warm touch like jade, as well as the unknown power contained in it.
Xinghan gently stroked the smooth surface of the jade, his tone full of amazement: "This is incredible, Jinqiu. There is such a treasure hidden under the star stone.
Its beauty is beyond description, as if it is the purest essence of heaven and earth. Do you know what this is? "
The little fur ball Jinqiu also seemed particularly excited. It jumped around the jade, shaking its head, and occasionally touching it gently with its little paws, as if it was also feeling the call from ancient times.
"Aoao~" It made a cheerful sound, as if saying:
"Yes, Xinghan! I have never seen such a beautiful stone. It must have extraordinary origins and powers."
Then, Xinghan held the jade in front of his eyes and carefully examined every detail of it, trying to discover more secrets from it.