Wang Xizhi said that decades of painstaking effort had gone into these five pieces of calligraphy, and he was not exaggerating.
His characters danced like dragons and phoenixes, and with Cao Zhi's literary brilliance, each of the five was a classic worthy of National Treasure status. Their value could no longer be measured in money!
"Not bad..."
"Wang Yishao, I'll take these five pieces of calligraphy."
Verdant Green Maiden respected talent and learning.
She solemnly accepted the five pieces Wang Xizhi had brought her, then said, "Stay for a meal. Susu's cooking is much better than any mortal chef's!"
Wang Xizhi shook his head at that and declined. "My wife is still waiting at home, I'm afraid..."
"That's easy. Invite her over too."
Verdant Green Maiden waved a hand, not particularly concerned about such things. She gave the Treasure Box a shake and said, "Your five pieces of calligraphy are worth a good meal!"
The Treasure Box was enormous; one person could hardly shake it with one hand. Yet Verdant Green Maiden did so with ease.
Wang Xizhi's pupils contracted. He was astonished by Verdant Green Maiden's strength; this was the first time anyone had been able to swing the Treasure Box around like that! But then he remembered she was an Immortal, and his surprise faded. They weren't even human, so it was only natural for them to do something so superhuman.
He drew a deep breath and bowed to Verdant Green Maiden. "Then I won't stand on ceremony. Thank you, Goddess."
"Call me Fu Niangzi, like the others do."
Verdant Green Maiden waved a hand. Calling her Goddess was still too conspicuous; better to keep a low profile.
After taking his leave of Verdant Green Maiden, Wang Xizhi hurried straight back to his estate. The moment he entered,