Ancient Strengthening Techniques
The Mysterious Deviating Gemstone
’’ Today, I will take you to the South Ancient Pass. That place was the foundation of all the major clans and families, and was also the most prosperous region around here. ’
Hearing Canghai Mingyue's words, Qing Shui couldn't help but reveal his longing face.
” Southern Ancient Pass? ’’The reason why Qing Shui is full of passion is because he heard that/that's where most clans and families are. He wanted to see the overall abilities and levels of these people in the Capital of the Continent.
The three of them walked out of the Canghai residence together. As soon as they stepped out, Huoyun Liu-Li moved to walk on the left side of Canghai Mingyue, leaving her to stand in the middle.
Qing Shui looked at Huoyun Liu-Li's actions and felt that/that she was avoiding her on purpose. Qing Shui tends to be more passive in relationships. He was only more proactive with Shi Qingzhuang and Mingyue Gelou because he was driven by responsibility and was eager to take on that responsibility. Therefore, Qing Shui knew that/that he was in love with Shi Qingzhuang and Mingyue Gelou, regardless of other factors.
However with Huoyun Liu-Li, she realized that/it was harder for her to be proactive. Although she knew that/it Huoyun Liu-Li really liked her, she did not want to currently be interested in building a relationship with another woman. Therefore, even if Qing Shui had thoughts and delusions, he remained not actively involved with others.
More often than not, Qing Shui let nature take its course. He does not force things to happen or place boundaries. Qing Shui felt that/it was hard not to control himself.
On the road, Canghai Mingyue seemed to be filled with smiles as if she was a flower that exuded a majestic beauty similar to the mountains. Whenever Qing Shui saw this, he would always wonder how a woman could be so beautiful.
The overwhelming aura of Canghai Mingyue had no ties to her cultivation level, but it was the aura she had from the very beginning. It was an arrogant aura, reflecting his strong pride, but not his arrogance. It gives others the feeling that/that he is standing in a high, unattainable place that is out of their reach. A pair of black, deep, and beautiful eyes had an intoxicating charm, causing one to sway along with his emotions. At the same time, it also exuded an indifference that kept others away.
Between his streets, his long and slender figure exuded an even stronger aura that kept people away. She gave off the feeling of a beautiful yet poisonous poppy flower that was kept in the darkness. He carried an irresistible deadly poison which one would willingly die from.
’’Can you tell me more about a grade 3 black precious stone? I'm very curious about that. ” Qing Shui asked as they walked. When he turned his head, he looked at the side of Canghai Mingyue's face up close. It was a heart-shaking sight, especially its pale pink neck and translucent ears. They caused Qing Shui's throat to dry. He also felt the urge to get a kiss.
It was as if Canghai Mingyue had sensed Qing Shui's searing gaze as she quietly took two more steps before she gradually said, ‘’There are many types of this mysterious precious stone all over the world from the nine continents. Each of them was targeted at increasing the strength of martial practitioners. There was a yellow gemstone that could absorb a certain amount of the power of the electric element, a red gemstone that could absorb a certain amount of fire elemental power, a blue gemstone that could absorb a certain amount of water element power, and a red gemstone that could absorb a certain amount of fire elemental power, and a green gemstone that could absorb a given amount of wood element power. ”
Qing Shui was able to understand Canghai Mingyue's explanation, but in his memory, the green gemstone increased the absorption of the earth elemental strength. It seemed like the information from his memories was not the most reliable.
From there, Canghai Mingyue continued, ’Higher gemstones aim to increase warrior resistance. Normally, only those who were 4th class or higher would have stronger strength, but there were some other types such as black gemstones that were extremely valuable. The red agate that enhances the attack has the same properties as the black gemstone. Class 3 agate can increase one's attack by 10%, class 4 can increase by 20%, and class 5 can increase by 40%. The list goes on, but no one knows its maximum value. ’
’’ Red agate is a very good item. If I can get a grade 10 red agate, ck ck. ’’Thinking of that terrifying attacking prowess, Qing Shui wished he could find it and keep it to himself …
’’ There are still mysterious moon rocks that can strengthen one's defenses. A grade 3 moonstone can increase one's defense by 10%, a grade 4 can increase by 20%, and a grade 5 can increase by 40%. There is no limit to the value of the moon stone. ’
’’Is there another rare gemstone?’ ‘Qing Shui asked calmly.
”There are many. The world of the nine continents was not lacking in mysterious items. There was also a sunstone that could purportedly strengthen one's attacks even more than a red agate. Sharira can increase one's spiritual awareness. Lightstone can increase a person's lifespan. Lastly, the effect of the legendary mysterious stone was unfortunately unknown. There are also many others. ’
After Canghai Mingyue said her work, Qing Shui felt a little surprised. It is acceptable that/it is sunstone and lightstone so powerful, but to think that/it is a mysterious stone it is a legendary object. After all, from what Qing Shui knew, the mysterious stone was one of the worst stones.
Qing Shui now felt very strange. He didn't know if he was happy or unhappy. It was as if he had heard something interesting and very important. He had a feeling that/that he had seen it and had it before. The feeling is fantastic.
What made Qing Shui surprised was that a grade-3 black gemstone was already extremely precious. That's unbelievable.
Items like this would be what experts longed for. After all, they would bring a significant improvement to their abilities. So, the prices of these items were extremely high as well. The reason for the high prices is also partly because they are so hard to find. The more valuable items are getting rarer.
Even if it was worn by someone whose abilities were low, Qing Shui estimated that/it one's improvement speed would still greatly increase. Qing Shui felt that/that if he obtained a grade-3 black gemstone, his abilities would definitely increase by quite a lot. Of course, it would be better if he got a grade of 4, a grade of 5, or even a higher quality.
’’Is this gemstone all in the complete stage or do they still have to go through the hands of a specialist to process it?’ ‘Qing Shui now know that/it there is a grade 3 gemstone, a grade 4 gemstone …
’’ Gemstones come from a mysterious mine. The extracted raw gemstones are all grade 1 gemstones. Of course, it still had to be carved and polished first. In order to become a grade-2 gemstone or one of higher quality, it will need to go through refinement. It is the process of refining two gemstones of the same value to obtain one of a higher grade. I only know that/it's the success rate of refining a grade-2 gemstone from a grade-1 gemstone not even 10%. The success rate of refining a grade-3 gemstone from grade-2 was 1% because an average of one success required a hundred trials. I'm not sure about the rest. ’’ Canghai Mingyue gave a light smile towards Qing Shui and said.
So that's how the gemstones here are combined. It was just that the power of the gemstone was more significant. They were able to be refined to achieve twice the effect with a single grade increase. It is too bad that/it success rate is very low. It was natural for such powerful items to be extremely rare.
’’Can this gemstone only be pinned to the necklace?’ ‘Ask Qing Shui. After all, the effect could be obtained from just wearing it as a necklace. It should be possible for it to be incorporated into every accessory.
”No. Correctly, it can be implanted into any accessory you want. It could be necklaces, pendants, belts, armor .. but the prerequisite depends on the quality of these items. If the quality was not good enough, perhaps it could not withstand the mysterious power of the gemstone. ’
’’So that means I can pin it to just about anything, and there is no limit on the amount? If that was the case, it would definitely look very impressive if I could carry the gemstone all over my body. ” Qing Shui said, amazed.
Hearing Qing Shui's words, Canghai Mingyue smiled. There was a teasing tone in his smile.
’Most clothes do not have such an ability to hold gemstones, not even high-quality silk or brocade. Rumor has it that/it silk produced by Japanese Oak Caterpillars can hold them, but it is just a rumor. Only armor and battle gear could withstand it, but the best armor known at the moment was the Golden Armor. It could only be pinned with four 5th class gemstones. If the gemstone existed with better value, armor of the same quality would not be able to withstand the same amount. It has not been said that/it has higher quality gemstones. ’’
After saying this, Canghai Mingyue looked at Qing Shui, amused, while Qing Shui rubbed his nose and smiled awkwardly.
’So now, the most common items are necklaces, pendants, bracelets, belts, and leg chains. One can carry many of them, but there is usually only one gemstone embedded in each item. The best item I've seen is the Water Jade Azure Dragon Necklace, but it's also only embedded with a grade-5 black gemstone. ’
The Air Jade Azure Dragon was something that sounded familiar to Qing Shui. In his previous life, his quality was the same as the Big Dipper Sword. It seemed like it was an extremely high quality item in the world of the nine continents.
Given the Big Dipper Sword, Qing Shui couldn't help but ask, ” This gemstone can be pinned to a weapon? ’
” Of course, in the world of the nine continents, the most common item that people choose to plant their gemstones for is a weapon. The sword handle could pin up to three gemstones, and there were even some swords whose blades could also be pinned with some of them. According to written records, a sword, at most, could be affixed with ten gemstones. There will be three at the base and seven on the blade! ’
Canghai Mingyue's reply made Qing Shui overjoyed. He knew that/that Big Dipper Sword was a good item. Moreover, Qing Shui felt that/it was seven stars in the Big Dipper Sword like seven gemstones. Could there be a hidden secret to that …?
The three of them slowly walked over, and Huoyun Liu-Li would listen to Qing Shui and Canghai Mingyue's conversation calmly. He smiled occasionally, occasionally heading towards Qing Shui, and another time towards Canghai Mingyue.
Qing Shui would tend to start thinking after listening to what Canghai Mingyue said each time. To others, he may appear to be deep in thought, or even deep in his own thoughts.
Qing Shui had comprehended some supporting techniques and he was not sure if gemstone workmanship would be considered a supporting technique as well. From the conversation with Canghai Mingyue, he understood just how amazing the gemstones in the world of the nine continents were. Unknowingly, Qing Shui started yearning to study gemstone. After all, each additional class would bring twice the impact of the previous class. That's too evil.
A grade 3 gemstone will bring an increased effect of 10%, a grade 4 gemstone will carry an effect of 20%, and a grade 5 gemstone will bring an effect of 40%. Both the Water Jade Azure Dragon and the Golden Armor could increase one's abilities by 40%, which was equivalent to taking five Small Revitalizing Pellets. It was too bad that/that someone could only take two of them.
If only he could take the gemstone workmanship in the future and carry the entire burden of a grade 7 gemstone or higher. Qing Shui could even be equipped with the ability to implant gemstones ..Haha, with just the effects of gemstones alone, killing people would be as easy as killing dogs. How beautiful is that?
’’Are you thinking of bringing the whole class 7 and 8 gemstones and showing them off in the future?’ ’Canghai Mingyue smiled and said. Her black and beautiful eyes and her pearly white exposed teeth were truly dazzling. Qing Shui started burning especially after he found that little pink and soft tongue for him.
However, Qing Shui was still shocked by Canghai Mingyue's words. To think that/that he had seen it through her. Did he look like an idiot before?
’’ Hehe, You've seen it for yourself. There's still trouble for now. ” Qing Shui grinned and said in an ordinary tone.
When Canghai Mingyue heard Qing Shui's words, she replied with an even more intoxicating smile, even though the smile was always gentle. ’’ Still no problem for now. Haha, there is. When that day comes when you face no difficulties and can sift through a large number of grade-7 precious stones or higher, remember to give me some presents, okay? ’
” No problem, if I manage to repair my first precious stone in grade 7 or higher, you will be the first person I will give you. ” Qing Shui said half teasingly.
After all, he had yet to grasp the skill of refining precious stones. Even if he had caught it, there was no need to let others know because it would only bring more trouble to him without any advantage at all.
Qing Shui's words caused Canghai Mingyue to glance at him which was hard to forget. Qing Shui decided to ignore it altogether.
