PDLP Chapter 168 Seven-Colored Auspicious Clouds? Could it be that someone is getting married?
Chapter 168 Seven-Colored Auspicious Clouds? Could it be that someone is getting married?
In the early morning in Luxian County, the mountain mist had not yet dissipated.
Li Jun got up early, got dressed, and opened the door.
The courtyard was quiet, and the door to Master's room was still closed.
He tiptoed to the well, drew water, and washed his face.
The cool water splashed on my face, and I was completely awake.
Li Jun looked up at the sky.
The sky was overcast and the sun had not yet risen, but the eastern horizon was already beginning to lighten.
Today should be a good day.
Li Jun wiped his face dry and went straight to the workroom instead of the kitchen.
Pushing open the door to the workshop, I found it somewhat dimly lit.
He reached out and pressed the switch on the wall.
With a snap.
The dim yellow light came on and fell on the control panel.
The wooden sculpture lay there quietly.
Li Jun walked over and looked down to examine it closely.
When I finished work last night, the fine carving was about 70-80% complete.
Looking at it now, I'm still satisfied.
The two immortals' robes flowed smoothly and naturally, and their expressions were serene and harmonious.
One held the load, the other held the box.
That harmonious and blissful atmosphere is already evident.
Li Jun reached out and gently touched it.
The surface of the wood feels warm and smooth to the touch.
He nodded.
If I work hard all day today, I should be able to finish the detailed carving.
Li Jun walked to the workbench and picked up the carving knife.
Take a deep breath.
Start.
The carving knife cuts through the wood, making a soft rustling sound.
The sound was very soft, like a silkworm nibbling on mulberry leaves, and it was exceptionally clear in the quiet workroom.
Wood chips fell in a soft rustling sound.
Li Jun was completely focused, his eyes only on the wooden sculpture.
My divine sense had already enveloped the entire piece of wood, and every grain and every undulation was clearly imprinted in my mind.
The carving knife seemed to come alive in his hands.
The blade moved across the wood, smoothing out the rough edges and making them rounded and smooth.
Time passed second by second.
I don't know how much time passed.
"Jun'er?"
Suddenly, the master's voice came from outside the door.
Li Jun paused in his movements.
He looked up and gazed at the doorway.
The old Taoist priest stood there, peering inside.
"Time for breakfast."
Li Jun then came to his senses.
He looked out the window.
It was already broad daylight.
Sunlight streamed in through the window, casting beams of light and shadow in the workspace.
This carving took more than an hour.
Li Jun put down the carving knife and stretched his stiff neck.
"Here it comes, here it comes."
He turned and walked out.
When they reached the door, the old Taoist priest did not immediately move aside.
He peered inside and his gaze fell on the wooden sculpture.
"How's the progress?"
Li Jun smiled.
"It's going smoothly. If we work hard all day today, we should be able to polish and wax it tomorrow."
The old Taoist priest nodded.
The master and apprentice walked together toward the kitchen.
Breakfast was simple.
Millet porridge, pickled vegetables, and two boiled eggs.
The master and apprentice sat facing each other, eating quietly.
After eating for a while, the old Taoist priest suddenly spoke.
"Your carving of the Two Immortals of Harmony and Union is quite good."
Li Jun was stunned for a moment.
"Master, have you seen it?"
The old Taoist priest glanced at him.
"Nonsense, I stood at the door for so long, what did you think I was doing?"
Li Jun chuckled twice.
The old Taoist priest put down his chopsticks, picked up his bowl, and took a sip of porridge.
Then, he said slowly:
"Your knife skills are better than I expected."
"This statue of the Two Immortals of Harmony and Union is sculpted very well."
"Once it's finished, I'll give it to that kid Yin Jian; it'll be presentable enough."
Li Jun felt a little pleased as he listened.
It's not easy to get a word of praise from your master.
"Master, what are you saying? How could your apprentice's carvings be bad?"
The old Taoist priest glanced at him.
"You're getting cocky just because I said you're fat?"
Li Jun chuckled twice but didn't reply.
The old Taoist priest put down his bowl.
"Alright, hurry up and eat. After you finish, go do whatever you need to do."
"Oh, by the way, remember to come out early at noon."
Li Jun nodded.
"Okay."
……
After finishing the meal, Li Jun cleared away the dishes.
Then he plunged back into his workspace.
The mornings seem to pass even faster.
The carving knife continued its movement.
Wood chips continued to fall.
The statue of the Two Immortals of Harmony and Union is becoming more and more complete.
It's becoming more and more vivid.
Li Jun was completely immersed in it.
He forgot the time.
Forget everything outside.
His eyes were fixed on the wooden sculpture.
The carving knife in his hand seemed to be an extension of his body.
You can carve it wherever you want.
You can go as deep as you want, or as shallow as you want.
That feeling...
It's amazing.
Li Jun himself couldn't explain what happened.
It was clearly his first time sculpting such a complex figure.
But the carving knife in my hand always knows where to go.
Just like...
It's like it's been sculpted countless times.
It feels amazing.
Time flies when you're focused.
I don't know how much time passed.
Li Jun put down his carving knife, took two steps back, and examined the wood carving in front of him.
Then, he paused for a moment.
Fine carving...
Is it finished?
He looked out the window at the sky.
The sun was already high in the sky.
It's only been three or four hours since this morning.
According to his original estimate, the fine carving process would take at least a whole day.
But now...
Completed ahead of schedule?
Li Jun was somewhat surprised.
He stepped forward and examined it carefully.
Every single fold of clothing.
Every single strand of hair.
Every expression.
They are all carved with exquisite detail.
Nothing was missed.
Li Jun stood there, stunned for several seconds.
This progress...
That's way too fast!
He shook his head, feeling both amused and exasperated.
The feel of something is strange, really.
This progress...
That's way too fast!
He shook his head, feeling both amused and exasperated.
The feel of something is strange, really.
I don't want to think about it anymore; anyway, it's a good thing that the carving is finished.
I'll sand and wax it this afternoon, and it should be finished tonight.
Just as Li Jun was preparing to pack up his tools, he heard his master's voice from outside the door again.
"Jun'er, dinner is ready."
……
in the afternoon.
Li Jun went back into the workroom.
The detailed carving is complete; the next steps are polishing and waxing.
These two steps are easier than fine carving, but they are still time-consuming.
Sanding requires using sandpaper of different grits, from coarse to fine, and sanding repeatedly.
Waxing should only be done when the wood surface is smooth as a mirror.
There are also some things to know about waxing.
Not too much, not too little.
Apply the coating evenly to the surface of the wood carving, then wipe it repeatedly with a soft cloth.
Until the wax penetrates the wood grain and forms a thin protective film on the surface.
Only things carved in this way can withstand the test of time.
Li Jun sat at the workbench, picked up sandpaper, and began sanding.
rustling...
The sandpaper made a soft swishing sound as it scraped across the wood.
Wood chips and dust fell in a flurry.
The surface of the wood carving became increasingly smooth.
It's becoming increasingly refined.
The details of the two immortals' clothes, hair, and expressions became clearer during the polishing process.
It's like they've just emerged from the clouds.
Li Jun was completely focused, his movements neither hurried nor slow.
Time passed second by second.
……
at the same time.
Luxian County Town.
The people on the street suddenly stopped in their tracks.
Someone looked up at the sky.
"what?"
The people next to them also looked up.
Then, one by one, more and more people raised their heads.
More and more people are stopping in their tracks.
on the street.
Pedestrians stopped.
The driver stopped the car.
The shop assistants went outside.
Everyone was looking up.
Looking at the sky.
The sky has changed.
The once clear sky is now filled with clouds gathering from all directions.
But those clouds were strange.
It's not white.
It's not the dark clouds that appear when rain or snow is coming.
But...
It has a faint tint of color.
Red, yellow, purple, blue...
The colors were very faint, but they were still faintly visible in the sunlight.
It's like someone spilled a palette of paint in the sky.
"Oh My God……"
Someone murmured.
"Is this... auspicious clouds?"
"Auspicious Seven-Colored Clouds!"
"I've never seen clouds like this in my entire life!"
Someone took out their phone and started taking pictures.
Someone started recording a video.
Soon, posts began appearing in my WeChat Moments.
[Holy crap! A colorful auspicious cloud appeared in the sky above Luxian County! Come and see!]
[I've lived for thirty years, and this is the first time I've ever seen clouds like this!]
[So beautiful! This color is amazing!]
[Does anyone know what this omen means?]
[It's definitely an auspicious omen! Seven-colored auspicious clouds, how could they be ordinary clouds?]
Netizens left messages one after another:
"Holy crap, this is gorgeous!"
"Auspicious seven-colored clouds? Could it be that someone is getting married?"
"Upstairs, that's auspicious seven-colored clouds, not auspicious seven-colored clouds... Wait, that seems correct?"