Chapter 39 Bargaining
"You think I can't decipher the internal structure and secrets of this cylindrical crystal, so you want the lion to open its mouth?" The woman raised her head and asked in a slightly provocative tone.
Zuo Si smiled slightly and nodded without hesitation: "That's right! If you feel confident, then please make an offer. Anyway, after buying it, whether you smash it open or use various It’s your own freedom to use any kind of magic to detect.”
Obviously, the reason why he is so confident lies in the several special abilities given by the creator profession.
Without [Refining] and [Shaping], even if outsiders understand the materials and the magic used in manufacturing, they will not be able to copy a real energy storage device.
What's more, this thing also uses some technical design concepts similar to modern batteries, and it was finally successfully manufactured after more than 300 failed experiments.
Want to crack it?
Let’s first understand the dozens of composite materials and compounds that can only be produced by modern industry, as well as the original ordering of runes!
You must know that even the Archmage of the Necromancer, Asta, took it away and studied it for more than a week, but ultimately failed to crack the mystery.
Of course, there are also reasons why he is not particularly interested in it.
After all, for a powerful spellcaster obsessed with necromancy and the pursuit of immortality, a mere enhanced version of the [Lightning Wand] is not worth wasting too much time and energy.
With that kind of effort, it would be better to create a few more physical golems or other high-level undead creatures.
"Very good! Since you are so confident, I still want to try it.
The price of general magic items that store spells is usually based on the base price multiplied by the spell ring, and then Calculate it by multiplying it by the caster level.
Since you have a unique skill, I will give you an additional 5,000 gold coins in the added value of knowledge.
Now please tell me your spellcasting level. ”
The woman is obviously full of confidence in her knowledge reserve in the field of magic item manufacturing, and does not think that this interesting gadget can stump her at all.
The pride and intensity that is ready to come out. Confidence also proves that her character is definitely influenced by the other half of non-human blood.
"My spell casting level is level five. ”
Zuo Si had no intention of wasting time with his words and straightforwardly reported the rank of his creator.
The woman looked down at the gem in her hand, and then asked: "Are you a mage?"
She did not show that the boy in front of her who looked less than ten years old had five spellcasting levels. No surprises or surprises.
Because in the circle of spell casters, appearance cannot be used as a basis for judging true age.
Not to mention making yourself younger, you can also change your gender or even your race.
When some stupid apprentices study transformation magic, they may even turn themselves into small animals such as chickens, ducks, geese, and dogs because they are not careful enough.
"Sorry, this is a secret. I can only tell you that I am an arcane spell caster."
Zuo Si gave a vague answer very carefully.
He is not a fool. He can tell that the gem in the other person's hand is probably a magic item that can tell whether others are lying.
If you answer too directly, others can infer a lot of useful information from it.
Seeing that Zuo Si began to become wary, the woman did not continue to inquire further, but put away the gem and said bluntly: "The basic price of a magic storage wand is 750 gold coins.
This interesting device of yours can absorb and store three rings of [Lightning Technique], which is calculated according to the three rings of magic.
Finally multiplied by the casting level.
A total of..."
"Wait! "
Before the other party could complete the calculation, Zuo Si immediately interrupted.
"My energy storage device is not a magic wand.
Not only can it absorb the three-ring [Lightning Technique], but it can also absorb the six-ring [Chain Lightning], and even the blue dragon's lightning breath.
And it will not be damaged after the last shot is used up like a wand.
It is a magic storage device that can be recycled repeatedly and can also be used to defend against lightning-type magic attacks.
So there is something wrong with the basic price you gave.”
"Then how much do you think it should be?" the woman asked expressionlessly.
Obviously, she also understood that she was deliberately keeping the price down by treating the energy storage device as a magic wand.
Now that it has been exposed, it can only be forced to enter the bargaining stage. "I think it is reasonable to raise the base price to at least 1,500 gold coins."
After a little thought, Zuo Si doubled the original base price.
But this behavior of asking for high prices immediately attracted the woman's ridicule: "1,500 gold coins?
Do you have any misunderstanding about the pricing of magic items?
Or are you just a novice who doesn't know how to do it? ?
You can buy a 50-round magic wand at this price.
But your device is completely empty now.
The most I can offer is 1,200. "
"1200? "
Zuo Si quickly calculated in his mind the money he would eventually get in his hand, and immediately nodded.
"Deal! "
"Multiply 1,200 by 5 and then 3, and finally add 5,000, for a total of 23,000 gold coins. After deducting the 1647 you owed me before, I should pay you 21353 gold coins. ”
The woman obviously has very good mental arithmetic skills and can calculate the accounts between the two of them clearly in the blink of an eye.
Just when she was about to open the cloth bag that looked like a [dimensional bag] to take out the money, Zuo Si suddenly pointed at the blind box of the spell book and said, "I want to try my luck."
" Oh? Do you also want to experience the impermanence of fate?
No problem! Please feel free to choose.
Remember, you cannot open or cast any spells. br>
Its value can only be judged by its appearance. ”
After saying that, a trace of amusement flashed in the woman’s eyes, and then she made a gesture of invitation, as if she was expecting to see some interesting scenes.
Zuo Si noticed the shopkeeper’s full expression. With a wicked look in his eyes, he immediately realized that most of the magic recorded in these spell books were not worth 5,000 gold coins.
But he did not show any nervousness and calmly picked up one book after another. The spell books of different materials, colors and decoration styles were picked up and examined carefully, and then put back one by one.
The selection process lasted for a full twenty minutes.
Finally, he selected two books from dozens of spell books.
One of the books looks very plain. Except for the light yellow cover, which is still intact, the rest of the book is in tatters.
Some pages even have uneven jagged edges.
As for the other book, it is completely the opposite. The cover is densely inlaid with gems, and the edge of the cover is even inlaid with gold and silver edges.
"Are you sure these are the two books? You must know that once you choose, no matter how many spells are recorded in it after you open it, you can't go back on it." The woman reminded meaningfully.
Through this kind-hearted reminder, she can release an invisible pressure on the person who chooses the spell book, thereby affecting his or her initial judgment.
But Zuo Si was not affected at all and responded neatly: "I know. Can I open them now?"
"Of course! This is your freedom. In addition, I 10,000 gold coins will be deducted from the payment."
Seeing that the "little guy" in front of her was not affected by her, the woman was obviously a little disappointed.
But soon, this disappointment turned into shock and disbelief.
After opening the two spell books chosen by Zuo Si, after a simple spell identification by the female shopkeeper, the tattered one contained more than forty spells.
Although most of them are low-level magic of the first and second rings.
But there are also five third-level spells and two fourth-level spells.
There is no doubt that the value of this spell book is definitely more than 5,000 gold coins.
Although the number of spells recorded in the other book is a little less, it does have a five-ring [Teleportation].
As a shrewd businessman, the woman knew very well how difficult it was to pick out a spell book worth more than 5,000 gold coins from these "tatters".
And some spell books have been placed here for many years, and even she herself doesn’t quite remember what kind of spells are recorded in them.
But today, someone picked out two books at once.
It almost made her wonder if the other party had been kissed and blessed by Tymora, the goddess of luck.
(End of this chapter)