Shi Xiaolei had already anticipated that the dwarves wanted to buy gold coins.

But what he didn't expect was that Ai Cui's purpose was not just gold coins.

"gem?"

"It's the gemstones you asked us to help inlay on those armbands." Ai Cui nodded vigorously, and then added more excitedly: "There is also the gray-white one, which looks like some kind of fossil. A stone with various patterns engraved on it."

Needless to say, gemstones, the off-white stone flakes mentioned by Ai Cui are actually the runes in Diablo 2.

As for why he didn't use the word 'rune' in his speech...

In the minds of many players, they subconsciously think that the runes in "Diablo 2" are actually the legendary runes.

actually not.

Although the concept of "runes" was borrowed, and the structure of runes was also referred to to a certain extent when the design was finalized, as long as you observe carefully, you can easily see a fact—the glyphs of the runes in the game The structure is completely different from runes. For example, the former uses many curved lines, but in the latter's glyphs, there is no similar structure at all.

The dwarves living in Nividar have an excellent relationship with Asgard. In their daily life, they often come into contact with orthodox runes. At a glance, one can see that the patterns and characters on the gray-white stone slabs are not the same as the rune runes, and their structure is more complicated than the rune runes, a bit like stick figures...

It's no wonder that Ai Cui called them 'pictures'.

"You mean... this?" Shi Xiaolei took out a sample casually before he realized it.

"Yes, yes, this is it." Picking up the rune from Shi Xiaolei's hand, Ai Cui couldn't help but look forward again: "If possible, I would like to buy some from you."

"Yes, yes." Shi Xiaolei nodded, a look of puzzlement flashed in his eyes: "Are you sure? The price of this thing is much more expensive than gold coins. I mean, even the cheapest one The kind that is thousands of times more expensive.”

No wonder Shi Xiaolei was puzzled.

In order to make the finished product have a better effect, Shi Xiaolei not only took out gold coins as the main material to make armbands for the maids at home, but also took out some other materials during the period, hoping to be of some help.

For example, the spring of life may be useful for quenching, Tektronix alloy, some **** scale claws obtained by Beunita when hunting monsters, some wood produced by Bania and Xie Mi with their talents, petals given by the other side flower, etc. . Among them, it is natural that the gems and runes that were originally used as equipment enhancement materials, and are also produced in "Diablo 2".

Among so many materials, some of them have indeed been properly utilized and played a magical role in the construction process.

But there are also two or three kinds, which have not come in handy.

Runes are one of them.

Also due to the various gemstones in "Diablo 2", the dwarves have found some ways. Although it is impossible to fully activate the magical attributes of each gemstone like in the game, with the technology accumulated by the dwarves for thousands of years, some results have been achieved.

To be exact, the gemstones inlaid on the armbands by the dwarves can probably release one or two of the attributes.

Although this ratio is very low, the utilization rate can be said to be extremely high, Shi Xiaolei is actually very satisfied in his heart.

After all, those armbands were not equipment in the game, they were forged by the dwarves with hammers in front of them. What does it mean to be able to embed the gems produced in the game on it and activate one-twelfth of its power? First of all, this is equivalent to opening up a way to mass-produce magic equipment. Secondly, combined with the article of "not bound to anyone, the finished product can be used by anyone", it also means that Shi Xiaolei can use them to comprehensively improve the strength of his family.

The effect is a little bit worse, so what's the big deal.

Anyway, materials can be exchanged for money, without any restrictions. Worst of all, each person is equipped with ten or eight pieces, the accumulation of less makes more, and the effect can always be piled up.

It's a bit far off.

Let’s get down to business.

Unlike gems that can display some abilities, the mystery of runes is obviously several levels higher.

If the gem is compared to the emerald material that has been completely untied and all impurities have been removed, then the rune is probably equivalent to the rough stone that is still wrapped in a thick rock skin and has not even been ground. The dwarves who were in charge of the work were almost equivalent to those jewel craftsmen in European and American courts who had served the royal family for several generations.

I may not have seen jadeite before~lightnovelpub.net~but the experience of veterans can provide them with some references, allowing them to explore some ways faster and more or less play some advantages of new materials.

But facing the rough emerald stone that has not been unraveled...

Not to mention European and American court craftsmen who have never carved jade, even domestic master craftsmen dare not pat their chests and say that they will be able to make the jade raw materials in the rough stone into exquisite masterpieces, and give full play to it. The advantages of producing jade.

All in all, during the dozen or so rounds of attempts that Shi Xiaolei witnessed, none of the dwarves really activated the magical attributes of the runes and played their due effects.

And the reason why he can't figure out Ai Cui's intention to buy them is here - since it has been confirmed that there is no way to get those things, why would you think of buying them back? Even if I am willing to sell it, what can you do if you buy it back?

"If we haven't cracked it now, it doesn't mean that it will always be the same result." Ai Cui's eyes showed unyielding enthusiasm, and he rubbed his hands a little excitedly: "Although they can't be activated, let them release the response. There is power, but I have clearly felt the power hidden in them... As a dwarf, I will never allow myself to miss good materials with such forging potential."

"That's it... I understand, rather than using it to forge works, it's more about research, right?"

"Study it first, and wait until we figure out how to use it..." Scratching his head, Ai Cui smiled embarrassedly: "Well, maybe we don't have that much money, so we need to purchase and use it in large quantities. But what is certain is that when the time comes we will I will definitely buy some more from you...Maybe it will be used directly to make artifacts, or it may be stored in the warehouse first, and then taken out when it is needed, I can’t say now.”