Yuwen Luofei seemed to feel someone watching her, turned her head to look back, and happened to see Lin Tian. Their gazes met in the air, and Yuwen Luofei slightly frowned.

"Lin Tian, do you have a conflict with that girl? She seems to be a bit wary of you." Xiao Manxue, being an Ancient Martial Artist, sharply noticed the clash of their glances and couldn't help but ask.

"There is some conflict," Lin Tian admitted.

"Lin Tian, I've noticed you can always attract pretty girls wherever you go," Xiao Manxue teased with a smile.

Lin Tian spread his hands, quite innocently, "I have always been passive. Actually, none of them is as beautiful as Miss. She is the true unparalleled beauty."

"Pfft..." Secretary Xu couldn't help but laugh, but quickly covered her mouth with her hand, while Xiao Manxue glared fiercely at Lin Tian but couldn't say anything because everyone had already arrived at the second-floor exhibition hall.

The royal family members and the mayor at the front naturally had professionals accompanying them to explain the jewelry in the exhibition hall.

It must be said that the scene in the exhibition hall could drive women crazy because even men would find the jewelry inside irresistible. The phrase "dazzlingly beautiful" seems to have been coined just for this jewelry exhibition.

Individual display platforms were neatly arranged, each with a glass cover on them. The jewelry was placed inside the glass cover, and soft lighting was used to cast a sometimes misty, sometimes dazzling glow on them.

Behind each display platform, there was a commentator, as almost all the pieces here were rare treasures, some with long histories. The stories about them could even be told for three days and nights.

"Huh, our Tianxue Jewelry's work is actually in the first position," Lin Tian said in surprise upon seeing the first display case.

Although Tianxue Jewelry had been making waves domestically recently, it was still considered not up to standard by the upper-class nobles in Europe. However, being placed first in such a jewelry exhibition was indeed unexpected.

Xiao Manxue smiled, not surprised. She explained, "Being crowned in this year's International Jewelry Design Competition, it's a form of honor and tribute."

Lin Tian suddenly realized, only then understanding how significant the International Jewelry Design Competition held in Japan last time was.

At this moment, many guests were surrounding that area, discussing the work of Tianxue Jewelry. Lin Tian could hear clearly that almost all were words of praise, especially from those European noblewomen who were already asking the commentator how they could buy such jewelry.

The set of works exhibited by Tianxue Jewelry was personally executed by Song Yanan, crafted and carved from Imperial Purple Glassy Jadeite.

Westerners seldom like jadeite because they prefer standardized items, like diamonds. Diamond evaluation has a very rigorous standard, whereas jadeite lacks such strict criteria. In layman's terms, it's too deep to figure out, so Westerners can't appreciate it.

Moreover, the West is oceanic civilization, open and outward, preferring colorful jewelry like gold, silver, rubies, and sapphires. The East, on the other hand, is river civilization, where people appreciate more the gentle and restrained jade.

There's also the passing on of certain ideological trends. The ancestors of the East used jade to make seals and the Jade Seal, representing imperial power, while the West used gold, silver, diamonds, and colored gemstones for crowns, also symbols of imperial power. The things that symbolize imperial power each represent their own nobility.

Another important reason is that jade and jadeite are produced in Asia, not allowing Westerners to monopolize. Foreigners are shrewd, hoping to earn more from Orientals, yet not wanting Orientals to earn money from them, which is why they don't promote jade jewelry widely.

But no matter the reasons, the Imperial Purple Glassy Jadeite in front of them was an exception, winning these foreigners' affection. This was due to the quality and also Song Yanan's talent.

"Lin Tian, it's all thanks to you. If it weren't for you bidding on that raw stone, there wouldn't be the later Imperial Purple Glassy Jadeite, and Tianxue Jewelry wouldn't have reached this level," Xiao Manxue said softly.

Lin Tian chuckled, "In the past, foreigners used diamonds and gemstones to make money off us. Now, we should use jade to earn their money."

"Indeed, in the international jewelry market, jade has never had much say. Diamonds and colored gemstones are mainstream. I also hope our Tianxue Jewelry can break through," Xiao Manxue said with anticipation.

"By the way, you mentioned the royal family brought out something called the Light of the Mountain. Where is it?" Lin Tian curiously asked.

"Just go straight from here, turn left. It's in the central area of the exhibition hall, on the largest display platform," Miss answered.

"Let's go take a look," Lin Tian suggested, moving inside as he spoke.

Sure enough, after turning left, the other side of the exhibition hall opened up, much more spacious. In the middle, there was a raised platform. On the platform was a display cabinet, surrounded by four armed police officers on guard.

In front of the police, there was a yellow caution line. There were already many people gathered outside the caution line, but no one could cross it. Those visiting were self-aware of their status and wouldn't do anything out of line. If mistaken for robbers, the police had the right to shoot.

Inside the glass display cabinet was a crown. This was not a prop or a decorative piece like those used in Miss World contests. It was a real crown, belonging to the royal Queen.

Lin Tian had never seen this crown in any picture. No photos were allowed in front of this display cabinet. He listened carefully to the commentator's explanation to understand its origin.

This crown was not called the Light of the Mountain. That name belonged to the giant diamond set atop its cross. The Light of the Mountain was originally called "Koynor," meaning "Light of the Mountain" in Persian, with over seven hundred years of history.

The original stone of the Light of the Mountain weighed eight hundred carats. After multiple polishes, it became 105.6 carats. A diamond of this size is an invaluable treasure, but it is also accompanied by a curse and ominous reputation.

Any monarch or noble who owned it could not escape misfortune, ending in a tragic death. In 1849, the Light of the Mountain was presented to the then-Queen, who set it as the main gem on the crown.

It's said that because of this Light of the Mountain, the Queen suffered two mysterious attacks. Since then, no royal nobility has genuinely worn this crown with the Light of the Mountain, and it has been kept in storage.

"Lin Tian, what do you think about the legends of the curse?" Xiao Manxue asked.

"I think it's just people's minds at work. Such a diamond is bound to be priceless, so bloody contests over it aren't surprising. Since it's a bloody contest, it surely comes with death. If one must call it a curse, then I suppose that's the curse," Lin Tian said.

Xiao Manxue shook her head, speaking softly, "Have you ever heard of the Eye of the Creator?"

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