The various items on the shelves glowed brightly. Using Appraisal Eye to inspect them was much clearer than using mental power. Even the light they emitted was dazzling.
He picked up a bamboo tube that had a layer of green light on it. After giving it a closer look, he noticed that there were many complicated runes engraved on the inside.
"This is a water storage tube. It can provide a tube of clean water every day.
It's the best choice for adventuring. If you're in a place where water is scarce, this is a priceless treasure. "
Hurian walked to Claude's side as well, perhaps hoping to cut off a few more pieces of flesh from Claude.
Claude put the tube back. "Is there a need to go through so much trouble?
A single condensation spell will provide enough water. "
"There's nothing special about a water storage tube for magi like us. But you have to consider people who don't know how to use magic.
For example, if you give a friend or relative a gift like this when they're away, it'll be a great help if they run out of water … "The old man had a point." It's not expensive either. It only costs one crown. "
One crown isn't expensive?
Claude pursed his lips and didn't bother to reply.
Now that he had the Alchemy Rune Circle, he could easily carve the runes of the Water Condensation Spell on the inner wall of the wooden tube or the water cup, creating countless water storage tubes and cups. The cost of each one would not exceed three riyases.
Hurian's asking for five thales and fifty riyases for one crown. How could he still have the cheek to say that it wasn't expensive?
"This is a magic alarm. It'll sound the moment someone uses magic nearby. The alarm range is five meters, and it costs one thale. Six alarms are in a group, and each group only costs one crown …"
Seeing Claude pick up a small copper cicada, Hurian introduced it to him.
A magic alarm?
Claude understood the principle behind it with a single look. It was nothing more than using a detection spell to detect the lingering of mana when a spell was being used and combining it with the structure of the whistle.
When it sensed mana in the surroundings, it would automatically release a layer of skin and allow the wind to pass through the cicada's body to cause the whistle to vibrate.
Even though Hurian made it sound so grand, Claude was certain that it wasn't much of a use. The rate of error was at least 50%.
The reason was simple. It had to be exquisitely crafted and placed high up in the wind.
If he used a spell at such a low place, it wouldn't be able to detect it. If there was no wind, it wouldn't sound even if you cast a hundred spells on it.
It's no wonder it's so cheap.
Seeing Claude put down the magic device and pick up something else, Hurian wasn't discouraged at all. He continued introducing the items to Claude with a smile on his face.
"This is an enchanted hatchet with sharpness. Usually, melee weapons have either sharpness or toughness. That's good for maintenance and usage."
Claude looked at the magical weapons on the rack. According to Hurian, the sharpness of the enchanted weapons were white and the toughness was gray. What about the black enchanted dagger he bought last time?
Poison?
That's not right. Poison is green and there aren't any black enchanted weapons here. There's no way to compare them.
"This is a needle that won't go missing," Hurian continued.
"A needle that won't go missing?" Claude was stunned. What the hell is that?
He looked at the thing in his hand and wanted to laugh. It's just a small silver tube with a cork inside and a few needles stuck in it. Is that even a magic item?
"Yes, generally speaking, some people often forget where they lost their sewing needles, but this silver needle holder can automatically find the lost sewing needles.
As long as they're within a meter of each other, the needle will be attracted to the tube, so it's called a needle that won't go missing.
It's also the best gift for a mother or a female friend, "Hurian said confidently.
Claude couldn't help but laugh. It's nothing more than a magnet that strengthens the magnetic field of the silver needle tube and allows it to attract metal needles within a meter.
He was certain that there was a powerful magnet at the bottom of the cork. In this world where knowledge was monopolized, something like that became a precious magical item.
All of a sudden, Claude felt that the magic items on the shelves had lost their appeal. He hurriedly looked past most of the items on display and finally fixed his gaze on a small metallic crossbow.
"This is …" he asked the old man as he picked it up.
"This is Avery's revenge," Hurian said.
Avery's revenge?
What do you mean? I'm asking you why this small crossbow is a magic item and what kind of magical effects it has. What the hell is this Avery's Revenge you're talking about?
"This crossbow is called Avery's Revenge," Hurian explained.
Hurian explained, "Avery is the name of a great pirate. It has been more than a hundred years since he died in an internal strife among the pirates. However, there was no victor in that internal strife. Avery killed all his enemies with a magic crossbow even though he was seriously injured. Therefore, this imitation magic crossbow was named Avery's Revenge, meaning that it was the final trump card that no enemy could escape from.
Avery's Vengeance was enchanted with three magic effects. The first was Toughness, the second was No Rust, and the third was Recovery.
We all know that the biggest problem with a crossbow made of adamantium is that the elasticity of the crossbow's arm will gradually weaken after a period of use. When that happens, the arm will have to be replaced.
However, the arm of this crossbow has been enchanted to strengthen it. Toughness allows the arm to remain elastic even after a long period of use.
The other problem with adamantium crossbows is that they tend to rust easily, so they have to be cleaned and oiled frequently.
However, this crossbow was enchanted with an anti-rust property when it was made. Even if it's soaked in seawater for three days and three nights, it'll still look as good as new after being dried.
The third enchantment is auto-recovery. Usually, delicate items are easily damaged or damaged, but this crossbow doesn't have to worry about that at all.
During the manufacturing process, the crossbow was enchanted with auto-recovery runes. Normal scratching won't work on it and it'll slowly recover to its original state over time. "
Claude quite liked the intricate crossbow, but he didn't think much of the three enchantment properties.
Even though Hurian had described the three enchantment properties in an extravagant manner, Claude still believed that Toughness, Rust resistance and Recovery could all be solved by the materials used.
Spring steel and stainless steel could be invented, so there was no need to worry about Toughness and Rust resistance. The final Recovery property was just a special type of memory steel. It was just that it was a little more high-tech.
Steel was actually tougher than adamantium, so there was no point in using steel to repair the enchantment.
"That's it?
How much does it cost? "Claude asked.
"One shaliun," Hurian said.
That's a lot of money. The latest aubass mark 2 musket that Morssen bought for Claude only cost six crowns. Calculating it at 18 crowns per shaliun, Claude couldn't believe that a crossbow with three enchantment properties could be compared to three of the latest muskets.
"That's too expensive. I'll pay three crowns at most."
"That's expensive?
This is a magic crossbow we're talking about!
The price of any magic item can't be compared to those common ones … "Hurian said indignantly.
"A crossbow with three trashy properties? Does it have automatic tracking and accurate shooting?
Is it powerful enough to kill a boar in one shot?
Toughness, rust resistance, automatic recovery … What's the use of that? You can buy a crossbow from the weapons shop in town for two thales and eight riyases. I can buy at least five with three crowns. If one breaks, I can just throw it away and replace it. That's right, why would I pay three crowns for a trashy magic crossbow like yours? "Claude started regretting his offer. Why did he ask for three crowns?
"Alright, it's a deal for three crowns," said Hurian decisively.
"Wait, you haven't told me what the range of this crossbow is …"
"It should be around ten meters."
"What about the bolts?"
"I'll need additional bolts."
Claude looked at the fat old man beside him with a faint smile and prepared to put the crossbow back on the wooden rack.
What kind of joke was that? If the crossbow didn't have bolts, Claude would have a reason to stop the deal.
"Umm, this crossbow actually comes with six enchanted fine-iron bolts. They're sharp," Hurian admitted unwillingly.
Had it not been for Claude's intention to stop the deal, the old man would have made it clear that he wanted to earn more money for the crossbow bolts.
"Alright, I'll take a loss and buy this crossbow. What a miscalculation. I shouldn't have asked for such a price," Claude sighed.
Actually, he wanted to buy the crossbow as an experiment to see if he could refine the fine-iron into steel in an alchemical formation to improve the crossbow's performance.
After all, the fine-iron of the crossbow had been enchanted and was more suitable to be refined in an alchemical formation than the common weapons in the weapons shops.
"Everything's ready. When do you want to settle the bill?" the old man urged.
Claude touched the crossbow and felt a little dumbfounded. He was only there to take a look and didn't bring any shaliuns with him.
"I didn't think you'd have so many things here. I don't have any money on me right now. Can you keep it for me until tomorrow? I'll go look for my fellow disciples and come back tomorrow to trade. Is that alright?
By the way, how much is it in total? "Claude asked the old man while pretending to be calm.
Hurian's expression changed, and his voice turned cold. "Are you joking?
So you've been messing with me all this time, huh? "
Claude wasn't afraid of him falling out. He glared at him. "Do you think I'm stupid?
I heard that you're an underground store and came here with a bag of shaliuns?
How would I know if this information is accurate?
What if you don't have it here?
What if you try to rob me at the sight of my money?
Who wouldn't come here to check it out first? "
The old man was dumbfounded. Claude's series of questions weren't without reason. He would have done the same if he were in Claude's shoes.
"Alright, go. I hope you'll do as you say.
It's a total of 21 shaliuns and two crowns. I can only keep everything for you for three days at most. I won't do business with you after that, "the old man said helplessly with a wave of his hand.
Claude nodded. "Don't worry. My teacher will be back in three days. I'm even more anxious than you are. I'll bring the money tomorrow night to complete the trade."
After Claude left, Hurian returned to the supper stall under the canopy of the old mulberry tree.
"What's that masked guy doing?" a big man with a beard asked.
"He's here to buy some materials, just like you guys," Hurian said gloomily.
The other four people sitting at the supper stall were all rogue Mages. They were considered to be in a small circle with Hurian.
"What materials did he buy?" another old man asked.
"Even though he's masked, I can tell that he's not that old.
But he has a teacher and fellow disciples.
He broke his teacher's alchemical formation and wants to buy a new one.
By the way, do any of you know that there's a rogue magus with a few disciples in Whitestag? "
"Never heard of him."
"I'm not sure …" The others shook their heads.
"Forget it. We'll find out eventually. That fellow said that his teacher only found out about me after he received a letter from the royal capital.
That means we won't be dealing with them for long. They'll definitely come to me for some experimental materials if they have alchemical formations, "Hurian said.
The bearded man smiled. "You've earned quite a bit tonight, haven't you? An alchemical formation isn't cheap. I can't even afford it now."