“Gambling with Source Stones is a recent phenomenon, only emerging in recent years.”
“Only powerful forces and strong individuals can afford to play.”
“As the saying goes, 'One cut makes you poor, one cut makes you rich, and one more cut will make even gods jealous.' ”
“It’s thrilling and exciting, it's all about the adrenaline rush.”
Ji Yao Yao felt a surge of excitement just thinking about it.
“Why can only the powerful and big forces afford to play?”
“Aren't all the Source Stones picked up from the scrap yard?”
Chen Fan asked.
“Normally, most Source Stones are indeed obtained from the Transcendent Scrap Yard.”
“Additionally, Source Stones are heavily inflated in the market.”
“Generally, a Source Stone starts at a price of one hundred thousand jin, and the larger it is, the more valuable it becomes.”
“‘One cut makes you poor, one cut makes you rich.’ The probability of a Source Stone containing a treasure is not very high.”
“Therefore, most people choose to sell them when they find a Source Stone.”
Ji Yao Yao explained.
“That makes sense. If the probability of finding a treasure isn’t very high, it’s better to directly sell them and use the money to buy resources.”
Chen Fan understood. This was the steady and reliable path to cultivation.
If he didn’t have the system, he would have likely made the same choice if he had found a Source Stone.
“Furthermore, the things sealed within the Source Stones might be alive, extremely fierce, and incredibly powerful.”
“Ordinary individuals can’t even subdue them.”
“To my knowledge, since the New Era began, at least ten terrifying creatures have been cut out and escaped to the Uninhabited Zones, forming ten human forbidden areas.”
“This is just in our Qin Xia Empire. Other countries have also had many.”
Ji Yao Yao’s expression turned grave.
“Such powerful creatures, creating forbidden areas for humans… ”
Chen Fan was also incredibly shocked. He had never heard of this information before, and it was not leaked online.
However, he thought about the mystery of the Uninhabited Zones and how little information was available, let alone about the forbidden areas within.
“What’s in the Uninhabited Zones?”
Chen Fan asked.
“You’ll find out when the time comes.”
Ji Yao Yao didn't offer an explanation.
“Right, our South City’s Shi Ji Gambling House will be hosting a Source Stone Gambling Conference with the aristocratic families in a few days.”
“If you can find an auction item that can be the main attraction, I'll try to get you an entry ticket, how about that?”
Seeing Chen Fan’s interest in Source Stones, Ji Yao Yao tempted him.
“I’d love to, but I don’t have control over whether or not I can find a treasure.”
Chen Fan rolled his eyes, but his interest was truly piqued.
“This is just to give you some motivation.”
Ji Yao Yao knew her request was a bit too much to ask.
After all, it was uncertain whether he would even be able to enter the Scrap Yard space in the next few days, let alone find a treasure.
“By the way, after the dragon corpse auction, will I have a chance to gamble a bit?”
Chen Fan curiously asked.
“There’s basically no chance.”
“Furthermore, I suggest you don’t get caught up in this path.”
Ji Yao Yao shook her head.
…
“Everyone, thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to attend Luo’er’s sixth birthday celebration.”
“Your presence has honored our Feng family.”
“Our family’s foundation is shallow, and our hospitality may be lacking. Please don’t take it to heart. Just enjoy yourselves… ”
“To add some fun for everyone, we have prepared ten treasures and will be hosting a small treasure appraisal gathering.”
“All appraisers, restoration masters, or anyone with knowledge, are welcome to come forward and appraise… ”
An elderly man with white hair, but an incredibly strong aura, stepped forward slowly, his expression full of smiles.
For a moment, the scene became quiet. Everyone looked at the old man, at each treasure.
“Of course, our gameplay will be slightly different.”
“During the appraisal, you don’t need to debate. Just write down your findings on a golden sheet of paper. I will compare the information afterward… ”
“The winner will receive the first prize, which is this Source Stone!!”
The elder continued, his voice filled with excitement.
“Hiss…”
At once, everyone in the audience gasped and their eyes grew hot with desire, whispering amongst themselves.
“Damn, a Source Stone as the first prize, how much hidden wealth does the Feng family possess…”
“No way, I have to participate this time!”
Hearing that the first prize was a Source Stone, Ji Yao Yao couldn’t contain herself. She was so excited, she even swore.
“That’s so rich and powerful?”
“Could it be that this Source Stone is empty?”
Chen Fan muttered.
“Impossible!”
“Currently, even Divine Realm experts can’t sense or see inside a Source Stone.”
Ji Yao Yao directly refuted Chen Fan’s guess.
“Yeah…”
Chen Fan nodded.
“System, what’s sealed inside this Source Stone?”
Chen Fan contacted the system.
“Ding, the creature has been sealed. The system can only determine its nature after the host touches it.”
“However, it can be basically determined that there is something sealed within the Source Stone.”
The system responded.
“For this Source Stone, I have to show off my skills.”
Chen Fan muttered to himself.
“Are you confident?”
Ji Yao Yao’s eyes lit up.
“With so many masters here, how could I be confident?”
“By the way, aren’t you going to participate too?”
“It feels like you believe in me more than yourself.”
Chen Fan looked at Ji Yao Yao with a speechless expression.