21 Appraisal and Identification (1/2)

Clanging sounds of metals clashing against each other echoed out as Xia Hanyi unlocked a chest full of metallic materials. As soon as he opened the chest, resplendent lights surged and the dim room brightened. Spiritual Energy wafted out of the chest and Xia Hanyi forcefully suppressed it back into the chest.

With a wave of his hands, the sheen of the metals dissipated and the strange pressure that they emanated disappeared. The materials turned into unremarkable looking pieces of metals. If not for the display of brilliance earlier, anyone would think that these metals were scraps.

”What do you think? As an Artificer, it should be easy for you to identify these metals, right?” Xia Hanyi slightly smiled before taking a lump of hexagonal metal that looked as huge as his palm.

The hexagonal metal didn't resemble any metal that Jiang Tian encountered in his previous life. Stroking it with his finger, he traced the foundation lines of metal and felt its essence.

Xia Hanyi stared at his movements and was taken aback. As an Artificer, he also used such a method in determining the quality and the composition of metals. However, he didn't expect that a youngster like Jiang Tian would know of such a method.

Keeping his silence, he observed the young man before him with a pensive expression.

Dozens of sensations assaulted Jiang Tian's fingertips. Warm, cold and tingling sensations all came in a volley. His mind madly spun, looking for the something that resembled this piece of hexagonal metal back in his previous world. But alas, he found nothing and in the end. He turned around and swiped his System Menu.

[The host has acquired the necessary cultivation level to activate the basics of the Enhancement and Creation System!]

[Skill: Identification Acquired!]

[Skill: Appraisal Acquired!]

Jiang Tian stumbled and almost lost his composure. 'What a timely gift!' Keeping his calm, he turned around and stared at the hexagonal piece of metal before whispering in his mind. ”Appraisal.”

Jiang Tian used the Appraisal skill since it evaluates the value of the metal itself. Identification was useless here since the Elder clearly wanted to know if Jiang Tian understood the true value of the metal.

[Three Phases Metal]

[Description: A flexible metal made by nature. It is created by tempering Iron using the following laws of, Ice, Lightning and Fire.]

[System Evaluation: A valuable metal, something that a true Artificer wished for in their life.]

[Suggestion: Steal it and run! You can create some good items with it!]

When Jiang Tian's eyes arrived at the last notification. He almost choked in his own saliva.

'You're telling me to steal from a Core Formation Expert as an Essence Scavenger novice?!' He inwardly screamed and lifted his head to stare at Xia Hanyi's eyes.

Lightly coughing, he said, ”After my inspection, I have concluded that this metal seems to have been tempered under the laws of Ice, Lightning and Fire. It is a valuable metal and flexible metal that any Artificer wants to have...”

His words astonished Xia Hanyi. He first thought of Jiang Tian as someone that only knew his way with words. But when he heard his words, his doubts turned into astonishment and a slight excitement even seeped from his eyes.

But still, as a member of the senior generation. Xia Hanyi kept his sound image and didn't even bat an eyelid towards Jiang Tian's evaluation. Clearing his throat, he nodded his head and said.

”You're right, the name of this metal is Three Phases Metal. You have quite the discerning eyes, something that is definitely necessary to become a true Artificer.” He continued his lecture,

”Listen here, young man. I'll return the words that you said to us several days ago. All sorts of mysteries exists under the heavens, and no one knew about everything. Some metals have unknown names, but with a discerning eye, they could make a good use of those metals despite not having any prior knowledge about it...”

JIang Tian nodded his head in acknowledgement. That was also the same back in his previous world.

Xia Hanyi's gaze swept across Jiang Tian's expression and looked for traces of arrogance and overconfidence. When his gaze landed on Jiang Tian's indifferent and clear eyes. His expression flickered and he thought to himself.

”Strange...”

”Everytime I praised a disciple, they would always have this complacent look that longed for more praises. But why is it that this young man doesn't have the same face as them? Perhaps, is he really different like what the Grand Elder said?” Xia Hanyi muttered, and Jiang Tian stared at him in confusion.