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It was already mealtime, and Shen Yuan personally invited Ma Lao to enjoy Chen Letian's Mutant Beast delicacies, even opening a bottle of Moutai.
After a satisfying meal, Shen Yuan pulled Ma Lao aside and picked up the Golden Toad Statue to inquire about it. Of course, he didn't mention that the stone sculpture had come to life, fearing it would scare Ma Lao.
"Hey? Isn't this the Golden Toad carved by Old Li himself? It's considered one of Old Li's proudest works. Old Li is about to retire; he said he wanted to carve a little something for his son before retiring. Who would have thought that just two days before retirement, this would happen... sigh," Ma Lao lamented.
However, he soon furrowed his brows tightly. "Strange! Old Li's carving skills are quite good; he's a master in this field. But he wouldn't be able to carve such a lifelike statue! How did this statue become like this?"
Shen Yuan certainly wouldn't say that the Golden Toad Statue had already been brought to life by him.
He then picked up another statue that he couldn't bring to life and asked, "Ma Lao, what is the difference between these two statues?"
"The difference is huge!"
Ma Lao pointed at the Golden Toad. "This was painstakingly carved by Old Li; it's probably the best work of his life. He carved it himself, piece by piece, polishing it little by little, intending to bring wealth and prosperity to his son in business! The other statue was mass-produced using machines; how can it compare?"
Shen Yuan understood!
Perhaps only a master-level stone sculpture created with heartfelt dedication could come to life completely, while an ordinary stone sculpture, even if animated, would merely become harder and more aesthetically pleasing.
The difference was like heaven and earth!
"Ma Lao, can you help me find out if there are any other masterworks at this level as the Golden Toad?" Shen Yuan quickly asked.
Ma Lao glanced at him and nodded. "Xiao Shen, do you like stone sculptures? These days, there aren't many who genuinely appreciate them. Masterpieces aren't easy to come by. An old stone mason might only produce one masterpiece in their lifetime; Old Li has just this Golden Toad Statue! There's another one, which is the proud work of my mentor who taught me; it's been kept in the workshop and isn't for sale—it's the treasure of the workshop!"
Following Ma Lao's gesture, Shen Yuan saw the statue of Xiang Yu on horseback standing majestically in the center of the courtyard!
This statue was indeed lifelike and full of spirit; otherwise, when Shen Yuan entered, he wouldn't have noticed it among hundreds of other statues at first glance!
Thinking back, it seemed that when he casually picked up the Golden Toad Statue, it was also because it stood out among a pile of small statues. Such a spirited statue was indeed rare.
He knew he had been greedy.
“Are there any statues of the same level in other places besides Ma Lao and Suicheng?” Shen Yuan asked again, as this was very important to him. Living stone sculptures possess great power, even stronger than himself!
“There are definitely some, but not many. Moreover, everywhere is in ruins now; they might have been smashed or destroyed. If you have the chance, you can check various places, like the Leshan Giant Buddha or the Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang. Of course, the closest one is the Han Dynasty Horse Figurine from the Lion Mountain Chu King Tomb, which is not inferior to the Qin Terracotta Warriors,” Ma Lao replied.
The Lion Mountain Chu King Tomb is located in Pengcheng, where there are issues with Zombies and a large number of Mutant Beasts, so it’s not worth considering for now.
Moreover, the craftsmanship of ancient people may not necessarily be better than that of modern people. Shen Yuan felt that among the Han Dynasty Horse Figurines, there might not be many master-level works, as there were many craftsmen making terracotta warriors at that time. While there were certainly masters, many others would not reach that level.
Additionally, terracotta warriors are not actually statues; they are made from clay and other materials. Whether they can be animated is still a question.
As night fell, Shen Yuan arrived alone in front of the statue of Xiang Yu holding a spear and riding a horse, taking out the Meteor Fragments.
It took a full five minutes before he finally managed to activate it!
The activated statue looked lifelike, just like the Golden Toad Statue, exuding an imposing presence filled with spirit. Although he hadn’t tested it yet, Shen Yuan estimated that this statue's strength would definitely surpass that of the Golden Toad Statue. The large marble spear had absorbed a significant amount of Source of Life, becoming extremely hard; even when struck by a Cow Horn Knife, it only left a white mark and quickly repaired itself.
In five minutes, the amount of Source of Life absorbed by the Xiang Yu Statue far exceeded what all of them combined could gather! Shen Yuan speculated that while the Xiang Yu Statue might not be able to compare with the Terrifying Giant Snake, it should not be weaker than the Mutated Golden Eagle. If the Mutated Golden Eagle dared to approach, the Xiang Yu Statue could definitely inflict severe damage or even kill it with a single thrust.
Perhaps because it had truly become a living entity, the amount of Source of Life within both statues hardly dissipated on its own and remained stored inside them, which was good news for Shen Yuan.
“Then you will guard this place. Anyone who dares to intrude without permission should show no mercy—kill them directly!” Shen Yuan commanded before turning and leaving for the driver’s seat of the Box Truck.
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