One year ago, I wrote about the prized Lotus exquisite jadeite "Dragon Returns to the Sea 龙归大海" (read it here). Over year 2015, the number of "contenders" for this purest jadeite -- as said by Master Yun himself! -- increased exponentially. Some blessed clients who are hot on this piece can't even use the metal element.
But what's there to stop them from admiring and collecting a once-in-a-lifetime artpiece.
We now know that this dragon is no common dragon. It is an imperial dragon, a dragon with 5 claws that only the emperor can use -- 4 at the front, 1 hidden at the back. And a front-facing dragon, just like the dragon on the royal robe worn only by the emperor.
Yes, there are quite a number of Lotus exquisite jadeite that are carved dragons. But only this looks at the front. Where else to look but forward?
Still, there were quite a few emperors. 494 emperors in Chinese history to be exact.
This is no "common" imperial dragon -- this is a celestial dragon. We already know this in my last article: the dragon tail that fans in your smooth prosperity is hidden. 神龙见首不见尾. By the time you feel and see the prosperity, this celestial dragon has traveled away.
Where to? The sea. The dragon returns to the sea, to reign, to be the ultimate ruler of them all. The most powerful dragon in its most powerful domain. That's more than home-ground advantage, in my opinion.
And what do we know about this sea? We know all rivers and streams eventually flows to the sea, and the sea accepts them, 海纳百川, accepting the wealth coming from a hundred over sources. We also know that the sea has the power to swallow the toughest and most unsinkable, overcoming any mortal obstacles. And, we also know that the sea is the source of life -- the first single-celled organisms thrived in the early seas -- this sea is the cradle of opportunities and endless potential.
This celestial dragon returns to the sea to claim it all.
As I said, more than just home-ground advantage.
-- Kan
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