Chapter 075: Selling for a Good Price
Although Chen Ran wasn’t quite sure what these purple, seemingly living stripes were, thinking back to Colin’s incredible and agile performance, he figured they couldn’t be bad.
A magic tutor walked over nervously and asked Chen Ran, “What happened to him?”
“Nothing, he’s just a little exhausted.”
The magic tutor checked Colin’s body. It seemed he was indeed exhausted to the point of fainting. But when he saw the extra purple marks on Colin’s hand, his face was filled with shock.
“Lightning Runes! He actually generated innate Lightning Runes!”
This voice couldn’t help but startle the other tutors. They hurried over. When they saw the purple stripes, they were all astonished. They immediately pulled up Colin’s sleeve and looked at the lifelike, fine, and complex stripes on it.
“It really is Lightning Runes! He actually awakened Elemental Runes in his later years! My God, is Xilan City going to produce a genius!”
“What are Elemental Runes?” Chen Ran asked.
The tutor said with an excited expression, “Just like the innate Holy Marks that warriors yearn for, Elemental Runes are what mages dream of. There is a very small probability of them appearing in infants. Such children are often born with a super-strong talent for a certain element, and have the ability to be immune to and attract that element. Not only does casting spells of that element have at least a fifty percent enhancement, but the magic elements are also imbued with a certain spirituality, with the ability to simply dodge and pursue. Of course, Elemental Runes can also be awakened in later years, although the probability is even smaller and they are slightly weaker than the innate ones, but the difference is not much.”
Chen Ran was astonished and looked at the unconscious Colin.
What kind of dog-shit luck does this kid have…
But then again, could this be an unexpected effect of his berserk potion breaking its limits?
Chen Ran felt that he needed to try it out properly. He had remembered the whole process. He would find a test subject to try it on another day. If it failed, it would be fine, at most it would make someone suffer a little. But if it succeeded…
Chen Ran couldn’t help but shudder. If that were the case, geniuses would be too cheap. But it was definitely worth a try.
Colin was taken away by the medical team for further observation. Chen Ran was not worried about Colin’s subsequent situation. At most, he would just suffer a little. On the other side, Bies was also carried away.
That kid’s situation was much better. Not only had he completed the transformation from a Tier 4 to a Tier 5 mage, but he had also only suffered some minor injuries.
The assessment could not continue because the two contestants had fainted. But looking at the tutors on the judging panel whispering to each other, the result should have been decided. Seeing their envious eyes, the spot for advancement should, without a doubt, go to Colin, who had awakened the Elemental Runes.
Next, Colin would receive the school’s special care, and there was nothing for Chen Ran to do. He walked out of the hall on his own, planning to go back to the church.
Just as Chen Ran was about to leave, a familiar voice called out to him.
“Mr. Chen Ran, would you mind walking with me for a while?”
On the quiet school path, the sun shone through the gaps in the trees, casting mottled spots of light.
Chen Ran and Colin’s cousin, Ella, walked side by side.
If anyone else saw them, they would definitely think that this was another young couple on a date.
“Miss Ella, what can I do for you?” Looking at the deserted, tree-lined path, Chen Ran turned his head and finally asked.
Now, he was no longer the super otaku he once was. After experiencing two tragic relationships, for some reason, his perception of the feelings between men and women had become lower and lower. He didn’t even feel anything standing with a school belle like Ella.
Perhaps it was because this girl gave him a feeling a bit like Lia, and being with her always made him feel a little strange. The only difference was that Ella was much weaker and more introverted. From her behavior, she should be a very assertive girl.
Faced with Chen Ran’s question, Ella smiled and said, “Actually, I’m a little curious. When did my cousin get a friend like you? For him, who I grew up with, I know his abilities and connections very well. But from his recent changes, he seems to have grown up a little, and these changes seem to have started around the time you appeared, right?”
“We just met in the shop and hit it off,” Chen Ran shrugged. “I happen to know how to make some magic equipment, and so we became friends. Before the competition, I gave him something to drink. I didn’t expect Colin to play so big and end up in this situation. But the result shouldn’t be too bad.”
“I see,” Ella said with a smile, nodding. “My cousin should be able to stand out this time. I’m very grateful for everything you’ve done for him. I heard you say that your church is expanding. I know the church’s status in Xilan City. If you need any help, just ask. My father is the city lord of Xilan City and has some power here. Seeing that the nephew he regards as half a son is very likely to become a talent from Xilan City in the future, I’m sure he will be very happy to help you.”
“I will remember your kind offer, miss. If I need it, I will definitely not be polite,” Chen Ran said, looking at the sky and taking his leave. “It’s getting late, and I still have some things to do. I’ll take my leave for now.”
“Take care, sir. If you visit someday, please don’t hesitate to enlighten me.”
“I will.”
Ella also gave a light bow and watched Chen Ran leave, the faint smile still on her face.
After returning to the church, Chen Ran started to get busy with his own things again.
The conversation with Colin’s cousin, which was like a date, did not make him feel much romance. Although he admitted that Colin hadn’t tricked him, and Ella was indeed a very attractive girl.
Back in his room, Chen Ran took out the “Light’s Defiance” he had made yesterday. Although the sword was finished, he should at least make a decent scabbard for it. He didn’t expect the people here to know what a real good sword was. Many people would only judge by its appearance. So, he reasonably used the existing materials to make an exceptionally magnificent scabbard. It was colorful, with sparkling jewels, and overflowing with light.
Now, rather than saying that Light’s Defiance was a peerless weapon, it was more like a decoration, a symbol of status, too luxurious. But such a sword could often be sold for a good price.
Chen Ran put the complete Light’s Defiance into his spatial ring. Looking at the remaining scattered materials, he didn’t want to recycle them anymore. Seeing that he still had some extra magic power, he turned the small magic crystals and gems into uniform-sized particles. With a few-carat star-colored diamond as the main body, and the various colored magic crystal particles arranged in a certain pattern, he made a teardrop-shaped pendant, which was exceptionally exquisite.
Because of the mixture of materials, this necklace was made entirely as a decoration. It had no magic fluctuations and was not a magic item. It was just a way to recycle some scraps. But even so, this necklace was still beautiful and moving, enough to make most women go crazy for it.
Alright, next, it was time to go to the auction and get his face known.
