Ruby: A Journey into Adulthood
Then, she pulled out a wooden stick, manipulating Lina's position and pose until it matched her liking.
I had no idea what Grandma was doing, but gradually, the blood pool began to solidify, eventually forming a hard ruby.
Lina was encased inside like an amber.
"I didn't expect that mixing two people's blood would result in a ruby of even better quality this year."
Grandma illuminated the ruby with a luminous pearl, meticulously inspecting every inch for cracks or discoloration.
"Just a bit of polishing, and it'll be ready for sale."
That was how the legendary ruby bed that preserved youth was made. No wonder there were girls from our clan who vanished every year.