Chapter 110: Summoning Stone Appraisal
Chapter 110: Summoning Stone Appraisal
As the administrators made their bets, their attention shifted back to Li Wu.
At this moment, Li Wu was being escorted by the staff into the room where the summoning stones were kept.
Upon entering, Li Wu noticed the room was filled with quite a collection of summoning stones.
In a room of several dozen square meters, four rows of wooden shelves held the summoning stones, each placed on its own porcelain plate, giving off an air of sophistication.
"There are a total of 138 summoning stones here, and you can choose any one of them as your reward for topping the ranking board!" The staff member extended their hand, inviting Li Wu to make a selection.
"Um, can I pick one up and take a closer look?" Li Wu asked.
"Of course, as long as you don't damage the stones, you can examine them however you like," the staff member replied politely, holding back a comment that was on the tip of their tongue.
"Anyway, if you break it, you'll have to compensate for it," Li Wu added, not overly concerned about the staff's unspoken remark.
Li Wu, assured that he could handle the stones, went straight to the first shelf and picked up the first summoning stone for inspection.
The administrators in the backend observed Li Wu's actions and couldn't help but laugh.
"Oh, look at him. Is he planning to examine every single summoning stone?"
"Let him look if he wants to!"
The four experienced veterans, having placed their bets, were determined to teach the young man a lesson, but they refrained from making any overly blunt comments, considering the young man was still present.
However, it was evident from their expressions that they found Li Wu's actions amusing and a bit mocking.
Especially when they saw Li Wu pick up a stone, turn it around, and put it back down after a quick glance, their smiles became even more pronounced.
Li Wu's appraisal speed and casual attitude clearly demonstrated his amateurish skills, leaving no doubt about his limited expertise.
The administrators were confident that Li Wu's chances of finding any hidden gems were slim, and they were ready to accept the outcome of their bet.
Meanwhile, the young man next to Li Wu seemed oblivious, still observing Li Wu's actions with keen interest.
As for Li Wu, his mood was still relatively calm.
The situation aligned with his expectations, and his golden finger ability worked on the summoning stones.
However, his golden finger maintained its usual quirk.
While he could use it, relying solely on it to instantly decipher all the properties of the summoning stones was impossible.
Fortunately, Li Wu had studied several introductory articles on summoning stone appraisal techniques before handling the stones, and this knowledge proved useful.
Combining his golden finger with the appraisal techniques, Li Wu quickly grasped the properties of the summoning stones.
However, Li Wu was disappointed to find that the properties indicated the stones of poor quality.
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Item: Summoning Stone
Quality: Common (Suspected)
Description: Based on your understanding of summoning stone appraisal techniques, it is indeed common quality, capable of summoning only common-quality summon beast babies.
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After examining dozens of summoning stones, Li Wu consistently encountered the same properties.
This led Li Wu to question whether the Mystic Realm Management was being stingy by offering common-quality stones or if his golden finger was malfunctioning.
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Li Wu's doubts were so strong that he almost questioned his own existence.
His words, transmitted through the still-equipped Mystic Realm Bracelet, reached the backend of the Mystic Realm Management.
Hearing Li Wu's existential crisis, one of the experienced administrators couldn't help but smile, knowing that the 200 points they had just lost were about to be regained.
However, they held back their laughter as the young man was still nearby.
Unable to hide their amusement, these experienced veterans struggled to contain their laughter.
As these veterans rejoiced, Li Wu's eyebrows raised in anticipation. Finally, he had found a Summoning Stone with a different attribute.
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Item: Summoning Stone
Quality: Black Iron (Tentative)
Description: Based on your Summoning Stone appraisal skills, this stone appears to be of Black Iron quality, but I cannot guarantee it.
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Although the system's description is vague, it's reassuring to finally have a Summoning Stone with a different attribute.
Li Wu's enthusiasm grew, and he accelerated his pace, swiftly making his way through the room.
The veterans, well-trained as they were, found it challenging to suppress their laughter at Li Wu's actions.
After reading the One Six One Nine Book Bar Look Wu One Correct Version, Li Wu's choice left the veterans both pleased and amused.
On one hand, they were delighted to have regained their lost points due to Li Wu's impressive performance.
On the other hand, they were entertained by Li Wu's dejected and disheveled appearance, a stark contrast to his confident demeanor during the ranking push.
In their presence, Li Wu took less than ten minutes to thoroughly examine all the Summoning Stones in the room.
Contrary to their expectations, Li Wu didn't hesitate or show any signs of uncertainty.
He made a direct choice, selecting the highest-quality stone, a suspected Bronze quality Summoning Stone.
This unexpected decision caught not only the veterans but also the accompanying staff off guard.
"Have you made your choice?"
"Yes, this one," Li Wu confirmed.
After ten minutes of hesitation, Li Wu suddenly became decisive, leaving the staff member a bit unsettled. Unable to resist, they added, "Are you sure you don't want to reconsider?"
"No need," Li Wu replied. "I'm not one to dilly-dally."
Li Wu's response left the staff member at a loss for words. Hesitation? Li Wu had just spent ten minutes selecting a Summoning Stone, yet he was the first to make a decision.
What surprised the staff member even more was Li Wu's confidence in his choice.
"There's nothing to reconsider," Li Wu continued. "This room doesn't have a better Summoning Stone than this one!"
The staff member could only respond, "If you're happy with it, that's great."
After all, their task was simply to guide Li Wu in selecting a Summoning Stone, and with Li Wu's decision made, their job was done.
However, just as the staff member was about to lead Li Wu away, a message appeared on their work bracelet. They paused to read it, then promptly stopped Li Wu.
"Apologies, please wait a moment!"
"What's the matter?" Li Wu tilted his head in confusion.
"Well, given your exceptional performance during the ranking push, we'd like to offer you a special reward—a complimentary summoning ritual. Would you like to use the Summoning Stone now?"
"Now?" Li Wu wasn't prepared, and he wasn't entirely convinced by the quality of the Summoning Stone.
The staff member clarified, "The ritual requires a minimum of 10 Intranet Points. Additionally, if you're dissatisfied with the summoned beast, you can sell it directly to us without forming a contract?"
Li Wu's mind was made up instantly.
"Then let's do it now!"
The veterans, who had just lost 200 points, were thrilled at this turn of events.
However, their excitement was short-lived. Within less than half a day, their initial enthusiasm turned into disbelief as their faces paled.
Li Wu's Summoning Stone had yielded a Bronze quality result, and it was clear that not only had they failed to regain their lost points, but they had also incurred an additional 200-point loss during this process.
(End of Chapter)
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