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To value an item, it is necessary to have a market transaction price of similar items as a reference. The premise is that there is such a market.

For example, why are Eastern porcelains from three hundred years ago so popular in the collection market? Precisely because its existence is large enough and its trading volume is large enough, it can establish basic evaluation standards and form a trading market. Then someone will come up with various ways to speculate. The initiators often have a large amount of high-end goods in their hands.

Why can’t we hype the Dongguo bronzes from three thousand years ago? No matter from any angle, they are much more precious than those porcelains! But their existence is too small, and trading is prohibited by law, so they cannot form a market.

Things like talismans are very rare and rare. It is almost impossible to calculate the cost and it is also difficult to value them. In the Kunlun cultivation world, there has never been a well-established trading market for talismans since ancient times. Even if there are occasional transactions or exchanges, they are all sporadic in private settings.

Senior masters refine talismans mainly for self-defense by junior disciples. The prerequisites for using talismans are very strict. The cultivation level must reach at least the fourth level. As for refining talismans, it is even more difficult.

Theoretically, talismans are a branch of weapon magic. Making talismans is not much more difficult than making weapons. However, magic weapons can be used almost permanently, while talismans are only disposable items.

The materials used to make the talisman are very precious, and the processing is not easy, but the most difficult step is to seal the magical power in the talisman. This step may lead to accidents, and if it is not controlled well, it will hurt yourself, so this thing is doomed. Unable to be mass produced.

Dingfengtan has been passed down for thousands of years. As of the day of sudden destruction, the ancestors of the previous generations had only accumulated 216 treasure-level talismans. This was the result of the Kunlun Alliance's experts searching the ruins of the dojo.

The so-called treasure-level talismans refer to talismans refined by at least Dacheng monks. Generally, even if younger disciples can cast the same spells themselves, their power is far inferior.

Talismans also have two characteristics. Firstly, the talisman of unknown origin should not be used easily. Even if it uses two kicks, it still has to be guarded against the bomber, let alone such a powerful thing? Secondly, even if it is the same talisman, its power may be very different.

For example, can the light-splitting sword talisman of Zhengyi Sect, refined by the Supreme Elder and Fengjianxian, be the same as that refined by the junior disciple Guangren Zhenren? Even if it is made by the same person, it is equivalent to a blow from the splitting sword technique. There is a big difference in whether the blow uses 30% of the force or 70% of the force.

Therefore, it is difficult to value the talisman. But there is another thing in the world, which is similar to the talisman, but someone can give it a rough estimate. This kind of thing is the magic scroll.

The characteristics of scrolls are similar to talismans in theory, but the "Gombistine System" has existed for a long time in history, and magicians within this system often have various transactions.

Over time, some specific and commonly used magical scrolls have become standardized. The types and powers of sealed magical arts are relatively fixed. There are also a group of magicians or a certain family of magicians in Gambiste credit endorsement.

The scroll exchange can be another standardized scroll, or other cultivation resources, and sometimes even real-life assets, such as land, manors, slaves, gold coins, titles, immunity levels, etc. Over time, a The magician’s internal market system.

Outsiders don't understand this trading market, but Lian Na knows it. She is the only one who knows it in Huazhenxing, not even Locke.

How to value the batch of talismans used yesterday? Fortunately, those batches of talismans have all been used, so Lian Na can be told the spell type and approximate power of the seal, and then Lian Na can evaluate it based on similar scrolls.

The compensation or reward given by Gambistine may not necessarily be cash, but may also be other materials. At this time, corresponding valuation must also be carried out. The only expert here is also Lian Na.

Everyone had a small meeting while drinking tea and decided to invite Lian Na over tomorrow afternoon. Then Hua Zhenxing remembered something again and took out a stack of talismans and put them on the table.

He frowned and said: "I still have these talismans left by Master Shi Shuangcheng. In the inventory of Yangyuan Valley, there are more than 200 talismans left by Dingfengtan back then. Make statistics on the situation in various places and distribute them to prevent Just in case.”

Sima Zhi: "These things are hard to come by. Do we have to use them all?"

Hua Zhenxing: "Allocating them all according to the situation does not mean that they must be used up. Our most valuable resources are people and cadres, not these things."

Sima Zhi reminded: "You must have at least four realms of cultivation before you can use talismans. Moreover, these talismans are a bit too powerful for them. The protective talismans are okay, but the magic attack talismans are difficult to control. , and accidental injuries may occur.”

This is true. Yangyuan Valley currently trains only a few dozen fourth-level students, which is really not enough. Moreover, these dozens of people are not good at magic, which also affects the use of talismans.

For example, Hua Zhenxing used Zhengyi Sect's Light Splitting Sword Talisman because he didn't know how to split the light sword, and because the power of the talisman was too great, it was a bit difficult to control it. Later, he changed it to the Spring Rain Talisman from Dingfengtan, and it felt like it was completely different. Feel free.

Chief Instructor Hua Zhenxing is like this. If the light-splitting sword talisman is distributed to an ordinary fourth-level student, he may not be able to use it well. If it is used indiscriminately, it may cause trouble.

Hua Zhenxing thought for a while: "Distribute them according to needs and actual conditions. Some talismans cannot be used well, but you instructors should be able to use them well. Your safety is more important."

According to his intention, some talismans with high requirements for use were distributed to instructors with higher cultivation levels, including monks like Sima Zhui who were originally from Fengtan, as well as Wang Fengshou, Shen Sishu, Li Jingzhi, Locke, and Lian Na. , Manman et al.

Sima Zhi: "Who else can do anything to us?"

Hua Zhenxing: "This is something uncertain. Think about what happened today. A great magician suddenly appeared. Do you think it's scary or not?"

Manman actually sighed, holding the tea cup and said: "Actually, we should also learn to refine the talismans by ourselves. We can't always consume the inventory."

Hua Zhenxing also sighed: "Even if our group of instructors has learned the talismans and can refine various talismans, they are not powerful enough, at least not at the treasury level."

Manman: "Just leave it for those level four students to defend themselves."

The power of the talisman lies in the person who refines the talisman, and it is usually said that 30% to 70% of the power lies in the person who refines the talisman. For example, when Hua Zhenxing refines the Spring Rain Talisman, the minimum requirement is 30% of the power of a full-strength blow from the Spring Rain Sword, which is usually only 70% of the power at most.

The Spring Rain Talismans in the Dingfengtan Sect's inventory were all left by the previous ancestors, and were basically refined by Dacheng monks. Their power is much stronger than the Spring Rain Sword cast by Hua Zhenxing himself.

Therefore, even if Hua Zhenxing and others could refine the talismans, their power would still be far inferior to the talismans currently in stock. But Manman thought it was just right for those fourth-level students, provided that their instructors could refine it.

Sima Zhi shook his head slightly and said: "The talisman should not be given lightly, not to mention it is rare and rare, but it is the hard work of the elders. The younger disciples may not know how to cherish it if they get it for nothing. If they rely on the talisman to be confident and neglect their own magic practice, they will lose more than they gain."

Zhou Xingyuan also echoed: "No matter which unit, you can't give out benefits like this! Since ancient times, master and disciple are like father and son. Disciples must be loyal to the sect and filial to the master, so there are things like giving talismans and weapons." .

But Yangyuan Valley’s model is not like this, and our requirements for students cannot be so high. Teach them the art of nourishing the essence, and then divide them into categories and teach them according to their aptitude, teaching them spells, tools, elixirs, and talismans.

If they had nothing to do and sent out a few more talismans, the price would be so huge. What did they pay for it? We cannot ask teachers to do their best and all students to enjoy their achievements. This is not the way to educate people, nor is it a blessing in the world. "

Manman couldn't help but nod when he heard this: "Well, what you said makes sense!"

Hua Zhenxing: "Next step, Yangyuan Valley needs to formulate a system of rights and obligations, responsibilities and benefits. The tutoring system is collected in the treasury, and it is also the result of contribution, which is recorded in the performance.

Public tools cannot be used for personal use. Students or instructors can collect them if necessary when performing tasks. They must return them afterwards. If they are used, they must report the actual situation. This is the public resource of Yangyuan Valley, and it does not belong to whoever takes it. "

Zheng Tongjun smiled: "Is it equivalent to a police gun?"

Hua Zhenxing also smiled: "When you put it this way, it sounds a bit like it. Special times have special practices. At the moment, we should try our best to distribute the existing talismans to the right people.

I have another suggestion. Pan Cai should stop staying in Fiso Port and transfer him to Shire. His current main task is to protect Shire's safety. "

Hua Zhenxing broke out in a cold sweat today, but what he thought about when he looked back was Charles's safety. When Ralpha comes to him, he still has the possibility of making a comeback, but if Ciel encounters such a master, he may not be able to do anything!

No matter whether it is for the Kyri Kingdom or the New Alliance, nothing can happen to Charles now, and his importance cannot be replaced. Yue Gaole claimed that he went to Mowang City yesterday to watch the excitement of Shire. He didn't know whether it was intentional or unintentional, or he was tactfully reminding Hua Zhenxing.

Hua Zhenxing came to his senses this time and immediately decided to assign Pan Cai to Charles' side. Everything has been discussed and implemented quickly.

At noon the next day, Huazhenxing once again received Yue Gaole in the VIP room of the Wage Mining headquarters office building. The same seven people who had dinner together yesterday were present, and Hua Zhenxing also had Locke and Lian Na here.

Locke heard the news and came together. Under normal circumstances, it would be quite hard to get here from Port Feso, but it was nothing to the monks.

The light rainy season has ended, and the New Alliance Army has also opened up the transportation route from the Port of Fiso to the southern part of the country. It is almost 400 kilometers to drive an off-road vehicle here. Locke, who is the driver himself, set off in the early morning this morning.

After both the guests and the host were seated, Hua Zhenxing asked: "Why do you always come alone, Mr. Yue? With such a distinguished status, didn't Gambistine send a group of helpers?"

Yue Gaole sighed exaggeratedly and said: "Oh, those who can can work harder. I am just running errands! There are not many people who can help me. I will ask Boss Hua to give me more help in the future. You are now strong. It will be even more amazing in the future.”

Hua Zhenxing: "Mr. Yue is too joking. How can our small organization in a small place dare to compare with Gumby Sting? Let's get down to business. How did Ralpha deal with it?"

Yogao Le: "The book of black magic inheritance has been found and destroyed, along with Ralpha. As far as I know, all five of Ralpha's assistants have been eliminated by you.

As for the underground organization he developed in Wage City, there are only some peripheral indigenous members who don't know the inside story. Boss Hua should know their situation better than me. If it needs to be cleaned up, I'll leave it to your new alliance. "

Sima Zhi: "These things are easy to handle! But does Gumby Sting have anything to say about our losses?"

Sima Zhi's task today is to play bad guy and bargain. As for Lian Na, she could sit nearby and try not to talk. She was also a magician registered and supervised by Gumbis Court in name, and she was always embarrassed to ask for conditions in person.

Hua Zhenxing only told Lian Na one thing, which was to see if the compensation given by Yue Gao Le was reasonable. If it doesn't fit, she keeps putting her left hand on her right hand. If it works, she takes out her right hand and puts it on her left hand. Hua Zhenxing can understand.

Hearing this, Yue Gaole smiled and said: "Boss Hua, we are partners and very good friends. I remember the last time I visited Yangyuan Valley, I specially sent a flying artifact, right?"

There is indeed such a thing. When Pan Cai brought the nineteen monks originally scheduled to Fengtan to "worship the mountain", Yue Gaole also rushed to Yangyuan Valley and presented a flying artifact Xiaoyao Banner in the name of a congratulatory gift from his partners.

If that's the case, Hua Zhenxing would be embarrassed to rip off the money, and I'm afraid he would have to find someone else to settle the score.

Manman shook his head and said: "Mr. Yue, what you said is wrong! At that time, you wanted to give the Xiaoyao Banner to Yangyuan Valley, but Xiaohua didn't accept it. Mr. Yang said it would be better to give it to his old man, so you gave it to Mr. Yang .

Mr. Yang later used it as a cushion for a small bench, and I even sat on it. That was your personal gift to Mr. Yang, but what we are talking about today is not a personal matter between Xiaohua and you. "

Hua Zhenxing nodded in approval: "Yes, Manman is right! This is a matter between Yangyuan Valley, Wage Mining and Gambisting, not a private matter between me and Mr. Yue."

Yogao Le also nodded and said: "This is indeed the truth! I am here today to express my gratitude and respect to you on behalf of Gambisting and His Majesty Ting Zong. All losses caused by this incident will be borne by Gambisting." Try to compensate as much as possible.

As far as I know, you have spent a total of fourteen talismans. These talismans were sacrificed by experts who are proficient in different arts. They are very precious and rare.

They are different from ordinary things and difficult to value in the usual way. I would like to ask Ms. Lina, in the earliest days, how were magicians used to pay for transactions of this type of items? "

Yue Gaole directly called Lian Na's name. Lian Na was stunned and asked: "When was the earliest time?"

Yo Gao Le: "The legendary era, when scrolls and other items first appeared."

Lian Na: "It was such an era! According to the records in the classics I read, it should be a sacred stone. It is said that thousands of years ago, the value of a sacred stone was equivalent to a hundred times its volume of gold."

Yue Gao Le: "Oh, is it so cheap? Then I can use gold to buy the sacred stones. I can get as much as I want!"

Lian Na: "Those are records from ancient times. Nowadays, the sacred stone has long since disappeared, and the gold output is many times higher than it was thousands of years ago. Of course, it can no longer be measured this way."

Locke added in a low voice: "Sacred stones are difficult to damage, and they are not extinct, but they are almost no longer produced. Most of the sacred stones passed down from generation to generation have been confiscated by Gambistine, and a small number are still among the magicians. Passed on within the group.”

Yue Gaole high-fived and said: "Mayor Luo and Director Lian are very knowledgeable. In this case, it will be easy to handle. For the fourteen talismans you spent, Gambisting will compensate you with fourteen sacred stones. Are you satisfied?"

Hua Zhenxing paid attention to Lian Na's hands out of the corner of his eye, and saw her right hand quickly taken out and placed on her left hand. This movement was a bit too fast. The implication was that Hua Zhenxing should agree quickly to avoid dating Gao Le. Regret again.

Hua Zhenxing said understandingly: "Then let's get over this article. Whether you are a collaborator or a friend, the most important thing is your attitude."

Yue Gaole: "Wage Mining also damaged an apartment. This is easy to handle. Let's just pay the price as compensation. One hundred thousand Luo yuan should be enough, right?"

Hua Zhenxing: "Just for that apartment, one hundred thousand Luo is certainly enough. But there is also a whole wall of wine cabinets in the living room, which are all famous wines collected by Wallis. They should also be compensated."

Yogao Le smiled: "Then add another zero, a total of one million Luo yuan, and Gambisting will also compensate for the wine."

Whether this compensation is one hundred thousand or one million Luo Yuan, compared to the fourteen sacred stones just now, it is actually just an addition. Hua Zhenxing took out the short staff used by Ralph again, put it on the table and said, "So what about this staff? Does Gambistine plan to take it back or redeem it?"

Yue Gaole actually turned his attention to Lian Na again: "Director Lian, can you recognize this staff?"

Lian Na narrowed her eyes slightly: "This is a Snow Song-style staff. It uses Snow Song wood core as the material of the staff. It is inlaid with nine sacred stones. The craftsmanship is top-notch." She arrived earlier than Yue Gao Le, Of course I had seen this staff beforehand.

Yue Gaole seemed to be deliberately trying to test Kaolina, and asked: "How did the so-called standard staff come about before this standard was formed?"

Lian Na: "Someone first created a staff called Snow Song. It has a very good amplification effect on almost all divine spells. It also has special power bonuses on several specific types of divine spells.

Later magicians imitated it and used the same materials and techniques to build their staffs. The staffs were made of snow song wood cores and inlaid with different types and quantities of sacred stones, forming a standard called the snow song style. "

Yue Gaole: "Then how much do you know about the Song of Snow? Which magician created it?"

Lian Na finally shook her head and said: "I don't know about this. I have never seen any records in this regard. I only know that it is an ancient staff collected by Gambistine." At this point, her face changed slightly and she said with an unbelievable expression. The tone said, "Could it be that this is..."

As soon as Yogao Le stretched out his hand, the staff flew into his palm. He nodded slowly and said: "The name of this staff is called Snow Song. It is not Ralph's personal belongings, but the collection of Gambistine." . What Ralph took with him when he was on his mission was supposed to be returned after returning to Gambiste, but unfortunately he never returned.

As for the history of this staff, it is almost five thousand years old, and Gambisten is much older. It was created by a ninth-level great magician named Ge Lie. Some people may be surprised that in the era before Gambistine, there were already divine arts and ninth-level great magicians.

In that era, although snow song wood was rare, it was not a particularly rare material. Although sacred stone was precious, it was not nearly extinct like it is today. Master Ge Lie used an ordinary snow song wood core, added nine ordinary sacred stones, and used the simplest technique to create a staff with both general effects and special bonuses. It is a combination of skill and wisdom. Condensation with aesthetics.

Therefore, in later generations, many people inherited and imitated his techniques to build staffs, gradually forming the Snow Song style of staff, until the Snow Song wood became extinct. After the Snow Song wood became extinct, some people looked for other materials to replace it, but this craft was still passed down. Those staffs were also called Snow Song style staffs. "

When Yue Gaole said these words, his eyes were fixed on the staff in his hand, and his fingers were still gently stroking the staff, as if he was reminiscing or cherishing something. There was an indescribable melancholy and sadness in his eyes, which was related to He usually gave people a completely different feeling. At least Hua Zhenxing had never seen Yue Gaole like this before.

Following his introduction, an inexplicable emotion seemed to affect everyone else present. Everyone was silent for a while, and they were immersed in some indescribable artistic conception. In the mind of Yuan Shen, a tree in the wind and snow vaguely appeared——

In the endless snowfield and jungle, a unique tree spreads its branches. The bark is almost pure white. If it weren't for the gray-brown eye-like knots on the tree, it would be almost difficult to find it in the heavy snow. There are still a few red dead leaves on the high treetops.

Look at the Snow Song in Yue Gao Le's hand. It is about a foot long. The thickness of an adult man's finger. From about ten centimeters at one end to the top of the other end, there are nine nodular protrusions. The texture and color are similar. In ivory.

If Yue Gao Le hadn't specially introduced it, Hua Zhenxing wouldn't have realized that its original material was wood, and that nine ordinary sacred stones were embedded in it.

Whether it is an ordinary divine stone or a special divine stone, the volume is the same. The regular dodecahedron with an inner diameter of about two centimeters is larger than the nine nodular protrusions. How is this embedded? It seems that magicians also have their own special techniques for refining weapons.

When everyone was silent, Manman's childish voice asked: "Why did the snow song tree become extinct?"

This sentence seemed to finally bring Yogao Le back to his senses, and he smiled bitterly and said: "Master Gelie discovered such a tree in the snowy jungle. Its wood core was suitable for making a staff, so he created the Snow Mad Song. , later people called it Snow Song Wood.

After the snow song-style staff became a popular style, the magicians of later generations searched for the snow song wood everywhere until it was cut down to exhaustion. In the past five hundred years, there has been no record of the snow song tree being discovered, at least in Luoba Continent, it should be extinct. "

After saying this, he looked up at Hua Zhenxing again: "You have recovered this staff, but I can't put a price on it, but I can agree to do one thing for you to the best of my ability. May I ask Boss Hua What are the requirements?"