The stone-cutting master looked at the black moss on the jadeite and then glanced at Su Qing with sympathy. Normally, when such a large area was eaten away by black moss, the jadeite inside was most likely ruined, even in a piece this large. The moss was simply too dense and widespread.
However, there were exceptions. This stone-cutting master had seen all sorts of jadeite and knew that even when moss ate into a stone, a small, intact portion of jadeite could sometimes be preserved.
So, the stone-cutting master offered some reassurance, "Let's make a few more cuts. Maybe the jadeite inside is good."
Su Qing smiled. "Okay, Master. Please do as you suggest."
"You got it." The stone-cutting master smiled and nodded at Su Qing, then started operating the cutting machine again.
