"He possesses no special abilities for combat." Her voice was clear and informative.
"Nor does he directly increase the strength of whoever wields him. There are no secret techniques hidden within his runes, nor any offensive formations embedded into his structure."
She slowly ran her hand along the handle, her fingers tracing the spiral runes.
"His true value lies in another characteristic." Her eyes gleamed.
"Over centuries of constant use, the hammer absorbed small amounts of Gu Shan's forging Qi. The process was gradual, almost imperceptible over the years, but it accumulated into a significant amount."
The auctioneer paused, allowing the information to sink in.
"Although this will not automatically turn someone into a great blacksmith, there are no shortcuts to true mastery, the hammer has become extraordinarily compatible with forging techniques. Its Qi conduction is exceptional, as though the metal itself remembers the touch of its former master."
