The daily life of a genius who enjoys gossip and cultivates immortality

Chapter 252 Gem Enchantment 4

“You seem to have quite a status here,” Cheng Jiu teased as he took the large pile of enchantment circuits handed to him.

“Hey! I paid for it!” Podol sniffed, looking proud.

"This pile is for sale, that pile is not for sale, but you can take a look! Lots of people here do this."

Cheng Jiu opened it and examined it carefully, then put the enchanting circuit down after a while.

"Well? Did you figure anything out?" Podol asked curiously.

Cheng Jiu frowned slightly and said frankly, "I don't think I have that talent!"

Cheng Jiu originally thought that enchanting circuits were similar to talismans, but after taking a look, he found that they were completely different. Talismans could be used as long as spiritual power was injected and laws were added.

However, the enchantment circuit is different. Cheng Jiu tried to deduce it, but it was difficult to control the condensation of the enchantment circuit by using brute force.

Even if one were to borrow from talismans, they wouldn't be part of the same system and would be difficult to understand. The effort spent on borrowing them wouldn't be worthwhile; it would be better to research and invent one's own.

“You don’t have any magic crystals!” Podol took the enchantment circuit from Cheng Jiu’s arms and put it aside: “You don’t need it, you don’t need it!”

Cheng Jiu blinked: "I think the enchanter in our team is really skilled, so I'm very interested!"

“I see!” Podol said, “Not just anyone can become an enchanter. You need a magic crystal to do so. After all, brute force is stored inside the body, and it’s difficult to unleash it like those who possess magic crystals.”

Cheng Jiu nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

"Didn't you have your talent tested when you were a child?"

“Our place is very remote, and there aren’t even many barbarian masters.” Cheng Jiu lowered his eyelashes, looking very disappointed.

For some reason, Podol felt a pang of conscience. Even the barbarian master didn't know how remote the place was, and his voice stammered, "Then, where did you get the money?"

"The caravan I was with stopped at our village for a rest. The leader saw that I had some talent and took me in. My cultivation was taught to me by his son. This money was an advance from the leader!"

Cheng Jiu fabricated her backstory with a mix of truth and fiction, feeling relieved that she hadn't been so naive as to ask what magic crystals were.

Who knew that giving me this name was such a gift?

Bordor felt even more guilty for having tricked such a naive and inexperienced girl.

"It's alright, it's alright. I can guide you in enchanting gems. It doesn't require magic crystals, and who knows, you might have some talent for it. You could make money this way!"

To comfort him and make up for his guilt, Bodo pulled Cheng Jiu towards the backyard where they studied and worked.

Cheng Jiu looked at the blond boy in front of him. What a kind and good person. Did he not have any doubts at all?

Having fooled such a fool, now it's Cheng Jiu's conscience that's being tormented.

"Where are you taking my team?" Zhu Yu saw Cheng Jiu being pulled away by the blond man and rushed over to stop him.

Since this is the young girl's first visit, as a familiar face here, I must take extra care of her and not let anyone with ill intentions take her away.

Yan Ji and Guang Qing also gathered around, glaring at Bodo who was pulling Cheng Jiu, their expressions suggesting they didn't think much of him.

"I! I'm a good person!" Bordor felt uneasy under the gaze and realized something was wrong. Just pulling a girl into the backyard like that didn't seem like the behavior of a good person to anyone.

"This is the young lady's first time here. Don't try to deceive her just because she's unfamiliar with the place. We're here for you!"

Zhu Yu pulled Cheng Jiu away, and together with her sister Guang Qing, the three of them shielded Cheng Jiu behind them, their tone carrying a warning.

Podol was on the verge of tears: "This little girl is interested in gem enchanting, and I just wanted to guide her in learning. There's a workbench in the backyard!"

"Are you that good?" Zhu Yu asked. "This little sister of mine is here for the first time, and it's also the first time we've met. You're already giving her pointers?"

Bodol was at a loss for words. Yes, he and Cheng Jiu had only met for the first time and were complete strangers. Who would believe that he was really just being kind?

Cheng Jiu gently pushed aside the two people who stood on either side of her, protecting her: "Sister Zhu Yu, he really doesn't have any bad intentions."

Yan Ji grabbed her arm, looking at her like a naive little sister: "Little Jiu, bad people don't wear their malice on their faces!"

“No, it’s me!” Just as Podol was about to continue explaining, a disheveled old man with red hair and a red beard called out to him.

"Podol, what are you doing here? Your master is looking for you."

"Master Zhu Xuan!"

"Fifth Uncle!"

Upon hearing Zhu Yu and Yan Ji's titles, Bodo's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly said, "Master Zhu Xuan, please explain to this young lady that I am truly a good person and have no ill intentions!"

"Fifth Uncle, do you know him?" Zhu Yu asked.

“I know you. What happened here?” Fifth Uncle nodded and stepped in as a mediator.

Zhu Yu briefly explained the situation: "The young girl is still young, and this is her first time. As her senior, of course I should take extra care of her!"

"I see! Don't worry, Bodol won't have any bad intentions towards your young lady. He is the youngest son of the Queen of the neighboring country, Chiyang."

Zhu Xuan explained Bodol's background, then said to Bodol beside him, "Your master is looking for you! I heard you finally opened for business today?"

Podol nodded: "Yes, that little girl is my savior today."

"I see!" Master Zhu Xuan nodded in understanding: "This kid has a good talent for enchanting, but he's just too unlucky."

Every time he tried to enchant, he couldn't get good attributes, but he never thought of giving up.

His family spent a lot of money, but the rule of this enchanting shop is that if an apprentice doesn't make a sale within a month, he is considered to have no talent and will be expelled.

The little girl had done him a great favor, and that's why he wanted to repay her.

“Yes, that’s it!” Podol nodded vigorously, showing no remorse or other negative emotions despite Zhu Xuan’s revelation. He was clearly quite accepting of his bad luck with enchantments.

"Didn't you ever think about giving up?" Zhu Yu looked at Bodoer with some surprise. If her fifth uncle could label her as having bad luck, then she must really have bad luck.

But how bad could luck be? Zhu Yu, who had never been to the apprentice enchanting area, had no idea.

"I'm rich! My sister is rich! My brother is rich too! I'm just interested in gem enchanting."

Bordor said matter-of-factly that he had nothing to lack except to enchant his weapons with gems.

Indeed, these words silenced everyone present.

Well, this person didn't intend to make much progress in gem enchanting; they were simply interested in it.

"Alright, alright! It's good that we've talked it out. Let's go, don't keep that old man waiting!" Zhu Xuan urged.

“Then I’ll be going, Master Zhu Xuan!” Podol nodded, and a moment later he placed a gem-encrusted box in Cheng Jiu’s arms: “Sorry! I can’t teach you anymore! Practicing gem enchanting will definitely consume a lot of materials. Here, take this. It contains some of the most basic low-level gems.”

After saying this, the wealthy and powerful Bordor left without waiting for Cheng Jiu's refusal. He put down the gem box and ran away.

Cheng Jiu looked at the gem box in his arms, unsure of what to do. He decided to put it on the counter and ask the person in charge to return it.

Zhu Xuan stopped him, saying, "You should accept it. That kid isn't short of money. He just likes you."

That's just how those nobles are; if you refuse, they'll think you look down on them!

Upon hearing this, Cheng Jiu silently took back the box that had been handed over and hugged it to his chest. Wow, the problems with these rich people!