"While that sounds like a promising option I believe we have something else in mind" Hayden Pryor said hoping the man wouldn't catch on that they were comparatively destitute. "If you'd be interested later we discuss the sale or auction of some techniques and methods I've come across but what I'm really interested in are uncommon treasures or arrays" Hayden said trying to project the wise traveler persona that trick the black turtle disciples. "our establishment is always interested in new methods and will purchase anything our archivists say is novel to our records" shuffling through his briefcase the attendant pulled out a small stack of papers and handed it over to Hayden.
"The first two sheets are our list of common treasures however the last two are the dangerous, unique, unidentified or otherwise less popular treasures" clearing his throat when he was Hayden toss aside the first two sheets he continued " for most we don't have names just a description, estimated rank, quantity of materials and price". Hayden noted his employer Hector trying to make eye contact so he read the first item out loud " item #11386 a night black flower that appears to absorb light, estimated to be at the top of the high fundamental grade, quantity six flowers, price 6 fundamental coins per flower".
"No recommended method of use" Hector asked wondering why it wasn't listed. "Unfortunately not, many unusual items don't have standard methods and the price reflects that" the attendant said with a shake of his head. "A top high quality material like that with a safe and known consumption method would easily cost upward of twenty fundamental coins, more even if it's used in a popular manual or sect heritage" he said with a patronizing look. "I see" Hector said frowning and going over all the new information.
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" item #01304 A blue crystal sphere that radiates frigid energy damaging anything it touches, estimated to be half step core realm material, quantity one, price eight fundamental coins" Raising his eyebrows with curiosity Hayden turned to the attendant with an unspoken question on his lips. "Ah, you've noticed that" the attendant sighed "we've had that particular item for quite some time now trying to both have our guards use it or find an interested alchemist but no luck". "It's incompatible with your manuals?" Hayden questioned wondering why such a powerful item didn't have a use. "While ice and cold aren't popular elements in and over themselves may manuals use the elements to enhance their primary element, no the real problem is contact is so cold it burns on contact damaging even those newly ascended core realm cultivators but lacking the energy density to truly be useful in the core realm" shaking his head the attendant lamented the time and energy they'd wasted trying to find a use for it.
A devilish smile popped onto Hayden Pryor's face as he spoke "what if I should you a was even a mortal could use such an item safety and reliability, think that would be worth something to your auction house?"