Chapter 379

Seeing Gu Yutong expertly handling the finished tortoise shell, everyone felt it looked the part and became even more intrigued. Although Mu Yumo was always teasing his sister, deep down he believed in her talent and hard work more than anyone, so he was the only one in the room feeling nervous. The others were likely just humoring a child—if it worked, great; if not, it didn't matter since she was still young. But Mu Yumo was different; he was focused entirely on the moment, waiting for his sister to shock the crowd. In contrast to her brother's high expectations, Gu Yutong was merely testing the waters. She hadn't fully mastered her craft, and Lord Sima had told her she was still a long way from graduating; she had barely touched the threshold. There happened to be a small stove on the dining table used to keep the beef brisket warm, so she used it to heat the tortoise shell. As the markings began to crack, it certainly looked authentic, and everyone’s curiosity was piqued.