Chapter 236: Beautiful
Chapter 236: Beautiful
Though Shan Tai was older than Gao Jing and their body sizes differed tenfold.
Gao Jing felt like he was Shan Tai’s father, utterly worried about his marriage.
He might just lose everything!
“Gao Jing.”
Shan Tai saw off Qing Lan, who was now calmed. Returning to face Gao Jing, he didn’t know what to say, his eyes filled with immense gratitude.
Honestly, without Gao Jing, he and Qing Lan would have virtually no future.
“Don’t.”
Gao Jing felt goosebumps under his gaze and quickly said, “Family never needs a formal thank you.”
It was time to make arrangements.
Gao Jing told Shan Tai and others to return to Shan Yue Village, while he stayed in Qinghe City.
Once back, their first job was to make 1,800 wine jars and later transport them for filling.
Secondly, Shan Tai must organize villagers to cut logs on the mountains near Muteng Village.
When Gao Jing was at Mu Teng Village earlier, he had already spotted two new types of wood resource.
Oak and fir varieties.
He specifically asked Giants from the Muteng Tribe about this.
Both trees grew abundantly in nearby forests.
Gao Jing had long planned to develop this and now finally set it in motion.
The logs needed selecting by required size, branches cut off, and leaves removed for basic processing.
Several million cubic units would do for starters!
Red Sandalwood, Hundred-Fruit Wine, and Spirit Jade were high-end luxuries. They would only have limited, steady supply.
Though oak and fir were far less valuable per unit than Red Sandalwood, they were perfect as major bulk goods for trade between worlds. Their sales could become a vital income source for Gao Jing back in the Primary World!
He had already secured sale channels.
Making jars and logging were Shan Tai’s tasks after returning home.
Hunting beasts too, of course.
“No problem.”
Shan Tai thumped his chest vigorously: “Not just ten Monster Beasts—I’ll hunt twenty, thirty if needed!”
His eyes shone with iron resolve and confidence.
Gao Jing truly felt the power of love then!
“Alright, that’s settled.”
Gao Jing said: “We meet again in one month!”
Making jars, logging, and hunting—all required time.
Preparing this betrothal gift meant Shan Yue Village had busy days ahead.
But it was nothing compared to Gao Jing’s plate.
Originally, he planned to develop steadily in the Primary World after advancing to Great Totem Warrior in the Great World.
Now, an Undead Calamity raged below, plus he must help Shan Tai’s marriage plans.
So, Gao Jing decided to return very soon.
Better resolve Shan Tai’s matter before complications arose.
After Shan Tai and others left, Gao Jing returned to Blackwater City.
The underground city’s atmosphere had visibly changed in just days.
Pedestrians hurried down streets; Enforcement Guard patrols had multiplied, their alert expressions bringing tension like an impending storm.
Many Adventurers gathered in taverns, worriedly discussing the Undead Calamity in small groups.
From their talk, Gao Jing learned all routes from Blackwater City to other Abyss Cities—Underground Passageways or paths—were now blocked.
The Underground Passageways suffered heavy damage; undead once pushed close, just miles outside Blackwater City.
Had Blackwater City not been connected upwards to the Giant city Qinghe, with reliable food and supplies, things would be far worse.
Yet everyone feared the undead might breach defenses and invade.
Then their only escape would be Qinghe City.
The Abyss City Alliance had declared a major task: defend Blackwater City, clear out undead. All Adventurers or teams could join, with rich rewards.
After assessing the situation, Gao Jing felt Blackwater City would hold safe for now.
He stayed two nights at his villa, then left the Great World.
Returning to the Primary World.
Back there, Gao Jing stayed overnight in Hong Kong Island, admiring Victoria Harbour’s stunning night view.
Next morning, he flew to Shanghai.
Gao Jing skipped returning directly to Yuncheng.
Because on March 20th, Jiashang Auction House would hold its Spring Auction premiere at the World Financial Center in Shanghai.
Ten bottles of Hundred-Fruit Wine were going on sale!
Earlier, Gao Jing made a deal: Jiashang Auction House would handle future Hundred-Fruit Wine auctions.
Depending on circumstances, it would be one or two auctions yearly, releasing ten to twenty bottles.
This auction differed greatly from before; he must attend personally.
In Shanghai, Gao Jing stayed again at Grand Hyatt Hotel.
Reuniting with Ji Yu.
Passionate reunions later, the suite finally calmed.
Senior Ji was wet with sweat, completely boneless.
She clung to Gao Jing gasping for breath, taking ages to recover, then cooed weakly, “It’s just been days, yet you seem starved for months! Almost tired me out completely!”
She pinched him weakly for emphasis.
Gao Jing chuckled softly.
Tired her out? He hadn’t even used one hundredth of his skill!
He rolled back, embracing Ji Yu.
She instantly turned pale: “No, no… I can’t anymore.”
Gao Jing smiled: “Need washing, then?”
He carried the limp Ji Yu to the shower.
No more “moves” this time.
After a warm bath, Ji Yu felt better.
From her bag she drew a pink jewelry case, proudly teasing: “Guess what’s inside?”
Gao Jing looked surprised: “Your diamond necklace is finished?”
That pink diamond Ji Yu unearthed at Arkansas Diamond Crater Park—nicknamed “Pink Crown”—had drawn attention from a famous jewelry brand. They offered design and crafting services.
Ji Yu signed the contract.
“Pink Crown” weighed 12.85 carats, impeccably pure.
Such diamonds demand time: top design and crafting take months.
So, just yesterday, Ji Yu collected the final piece.
A dazzling diamond necklace!
The exceptional stone was carved into a heart shape, encircled by smaller diamonds and set with rubies. Design and workmanship were peak quality.
After cutting and polishing, the main diamond finished at 6.80 carats—showing perfect form and brilliance!
“Is it beautiful?” Ji Yu asked.
She hadn’t worn it yet, saving the moment for Gao Jing.
“Very beautiful!”
Gao Jing lifted this seven-figure necklace and placed it gently on her neck.
He then admired and admired, very slowly and carefully.
Truly… wonderfully beautiful!