Xu Meng tapped his fingers on the sofa arm. "Five of these... typically, one orthodox Monarch Essence could fetch a Celestial Vein at a high-end auction if the bidding is not fierce. But as I said, Star Sea Veins are strategic so do mid-level Monarch essence. They both are the lifeblood of Super-level progression. These 5 essence can be exchanged for 8 Star Sea Veins" He looked at his eldest son. "Youqian, what's the current inventory?"
"We have Six in the immediate auction vault," Youqian said, his voice smooth but predatory. "We can source rest from the Family vault within a hour."
I watched Youqian closely. He might already be thinking of trying to squeeze the profit margins. I caught Manyan's eye; he looked bored by the math but clearly impressed by the 'shiny things' on the table.
"Youqian, go and take out those three in the auction Vault." Xu Meng Said, once Youqian left the room to bring Star Sea Veins, I looked at my brother and nodded. Then Li Shen looked at Xu Meng and Said, "Brother Zhao, I have one more thing that you might be Intrsted in, I want to trade it for three star Sea veins."
"Brother Li, I already took out 8 and you want three more for a single Item, What kind of treasure it is!" He asked with a frown.,
Afterall, Star Sea veins are not easy to get even for powerful family not to mention he already traded 8. Brother Li shen looked at me, I didn't speak and Just took out a box from my space ring and opened it, As I placed It on the table Manyan and Xu Meng finally able to see a white flower petel glowing with faint glow.
"This Petel is somthing that brother Shen and I got few years ago. We found three and used two of them, this is the last one. This petel can help a person who is unable to awaken magic, with it not only will he be able to become a mage but there are high chances that he will get a special talent in his awakened magic." This time it was Li Jun who spoke, and hearing him, Xu Meng eyes lite up. only god know how desperate he was when Youqian fail to awaken a year ago.
"Brother Li, if what you said is true then it's a deal, I will retrieve Three more Star Sea Veins, Total eleven." Afterall this thing con help his son Youqian awaken his magic and he might awaken a Talent, for this three Star Sea Veins are no big deal for him.
"Don't worry Brother Zhao, I garanty that it will work, we used it two times." Brother Li Shen assured him.
"If I am not wrong then brother Zhao is going to use the petel for your Son Youqian, if so, then how about we do it now. since it will take some time for Star Sea Viens to arrive from your family Base" Li Shen Suggested.
"Good, there are awakening stones available in auction house, let me call and bring one." He said and call someone to bring the awakening Stone. It was at this time when Zhao Youqian finally returned, and seeing that Someone bringing an awakening stone, He was confused.
"Youqian, come here and eat this petel." Xu Meng said but hearing this he got more confused, it was after Manyan exited explaination that his eyes lit up and The took the petel, When he failed to awaken, he almost got depressed but now he can finaly awaken. After that he took the petel and then After a minut, Youqian put his hand on awakenig stone. There are no guiding stone.
It's better to not use guiding stene after taking the petel, few seconds later, a firey red light appear on the awakning stene, Fire element. Youqian hands were trembeling from exitement as he looked at the awakening stone
"Good, Youqian did you awaken any special abilities." Xu Meng asked him, He looked at his son with a smile. He was already setisfied with the fact that his son had became a mage but it would be even beter if he had a talent.
Youqian closed his eyes, focusing inward on the newly formed stardust within his spiritual world. The fiery red glow emanating from the awakening stone wasn't just bright; it was vibrating with a strange, heavy intensity.
"I... I think so, Father," Youqian whispered, his voice thick with emotion. He pulled his hand back, and as he did, a small flicker of flame danced on his palm.
However, instead of the usual wild, flickering orange flame of a novice mage, this fire was a deep, concentrated crimson. It didn't spread outward; it seemed to pull inward, folding onto itself with a low, humming sound. (Some times it's shown in original story that people can summon basic non-leathel element without controlling stars.)
Xu Meng leaned in, his sharp eyes narrowing as he sensed the heat. Despite the small size of the flame, the temperature in the room spiked instantly, causing the tea on the table to begin steaming.
"It's dense," Li Shen remarked, his eyebrows shooting up in genuine surprise. "Look at the core of the flame. It's not just burning; it's pressing."
Youqian looked up, a grin breaking across his face. "It feels like I'm holding a heavy iron weight, but it's made of fire. Every time I try to let it go, it compresses itself even more. I can feel it... if I strike with this, it won't just burn, It will also pierce."
Li Jun nodded toward Xu Meng. "Congratulations, Brother Zhao. It seems your son hasn't just awakened the Fire element; he has birthed a High-Temperature Compression talent. Most mages focus on making their flames bigger, more 'grand.' Youqian's fire is the opposite. It's compact, lethal, and carries a piercing force, his power will be naturally stronger then others, around 1.4 times stronger."
Xu Meng threw back his head and laughed, the tension that had gripped his shoulders for the past year finally evaporating.
"High-Temperature Compression... a piercing fire!" Xu Meng exclaimed. "With this, even a Servant-class beast with the thickest carapace won't be able to stand before his Fire Fist. Those three Star Sea Veins were the best investment I've made in a decade!"
Just then, the door to the vault chamber opened again. A trusted guard entered, carrying a reinforced metallic case. He placed it on the table and opened it, revealing the pulsing, celestial glow of three additional Star Sea Veins.
The room was now filled with the overlapping auras of the glowing white petal's remnants and the starlight energy of the eleven veins.
To Be Continue.....
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