Matthew Yong, despite his arrogance, was a straightforward man.
Having lost the appraisal bet, he immediately took me to fetch the White Dragon Jade Horse.
However, along the way, he uttered something rather peculiar.
He asked, "Yan Hongguang sent you alone to retrieve the White Dragon Jade Horse?"
Slightly perplexed, I nodded subconsciously.
He couldn't help but chuckle. "The Yan family is truly stingy."
"What do you mean?" I inquired.
He didn't answer but led me through the backyard into a room.
Upon opening the door, I saw a dragon-horse statue, over a meter tall, placed in the center of the room.
A magnificent steed, its front hooves raised, with a dragon coiled around its body.
The carving was exquisite, and I couldn't discern the material, as it was entirely white jade in color.
Seeing the statue, I paused, finally understanding Matthew Yong's earlier remark.
I had never imagined the