Acai's Sky

Ah Cai followed the shopkeeper Gu and whizzed back to the shop in front. As soon as she entered the shop, Ah Cai went straight to the tableware area and began to carefully select the tableware.

She particularly likes tableware with unique shapes and simple styles, and has carefully selected several sets of distinctive ones to keep aside.

The most eye-catching ones are the fruit plates, which seem to be specially designed for sacrifices, exuding a solemn and dignified feeling.

Ah Cai thought to herself, "Next time I go to pay homage to the spirits of ancient heroes, I must bring these beautiful fruit plates with me to show my respect."

Seeing this scene, Shopkeeper Gu couldn't help but laugh: "Ha, ha, ha, I've seen many adventurers, but it's rare to see someone like you who still wants to worship your ancestors!"

Ah Cai rolled her eyes at Shopkeeper Gu and retorted, "This is a fine tradition of our Chinese nation. How can we just throw it away? Even if it's just a formality, it can still bring some comfort and solace to the soul."

Shopkeeper Gu seemed a little surprised by Acai's answer, but he quickly took out a bunch of strange props from behind the shelf, put them on the table, and asked Acai if she wanted to buy any.

Acai stared at these props curiously. Most of them were musical instruments, all so beautiful, especially the jade flute.

Her eyes sparkled with excitement as she exclaimed, "Manager Gu, you're amazing! Where did you get all these musical instruments and props?"

Ah Cai reached out and gently touched the guqin, plucking the strings with her fingers. With a "dong" sound, a crisp sound echoed in the air. The sound was so beautiful, like the sound of nature, intoxicating.

But it’s a pity that Acai can’t play the guqin, so she can only envy such a wonderful instrument.

But when Ah Cai saw the jade flute, she was attracted by it, as it was a perfect opportunity to practice the [Jade Flute Sword Technique].

Ah Cai threw a few identification spells at these props.

[Appraisal Result: Qin·Phoenix Singing in the Ninth Heaven (Perfect)] This qin is meticulously crafted from fir wood over a thousand years old. Its shape is shaped like a Confucian style and it features seven strings. The wood grain is fine and straight, its color as mellow as jade. The surface feels smooth and delicate, like silk. Gently plucking the strings, the melodious and graceful sound evokes the sound of a phoenix spreading its wings and soaring high above the heavens, a truly captivating experience.

[Appraisal Result: Qin·Ink-Dyed Qingyi (Perfect)] This guqin is carved from paulownia wood, aged for millennia. It features a Fuxi-style structure and seven strings. Its jet-black color, resembling a saturation of ink, gives it the name "Ink-Dyed Qingyi." When played, the sound is deep and rich, like the sound of nature, captivating and moving.

[Identification Result: Xiao·Mulberry Whispering Only Xi (Perfect)] This flute is also crafted from thousand-year-old paulownia wood, with exquisite craftsmanship and smooth, natural lines. When played, the sound is crisp and melodious, as if you can hear the whispers of the mulberry trees, hence the name "Mulberry Whispering Only Xi."

[Appraisal Result: Flute - Jade Fairy (Perfect)] This flute is crafted from a century-old bamboo. Its emerald green and crystal-clear texture resembles a fairy descending to earth. When played, the beautiful melodies transport one to a fairyland.

[Identification Result: Xiao·Moshang Xuanhe (Rare)] This flute is carved from the rare thousand-year-old Qingling white jade, its entire body flawless white, crystal clear and lustrous. When played, the flute's ethereal and distant sound is like a plaintive lament, which can't help but evoke a sense of melancholy.

[Identification Result: Flute with Intricate Embroidery (Rare)] This flute is a truly rare treasure. Intricately crafted from incomparably precious, thousand-year-old chalcedony, it boasts a vibrant green hue and is embellished with exquisitely embroidered patterns. When played, it produces a clear, high-pitched tone, with lingering, unending melodies.

"Wow!" Ah Cai gave Shopkeeper Gu a thumbs-up with admiration and exclaimed, "These are all rare and wonderful things. Shopkeeper, you are truly amazing!"

Shopkeeper Gu's face was filled with a smile of pride and satisfaction. He gently stroked his beard and said smugly, "I was on my way to the capital to purchase fine wine. On the way, I happened to hear that the government office was auctioning off a batch of confiscated stolen goods. How could your uncle miss such a good opportunity? So, after much trouble, I finally managed to get these treasures into my pocket through various connections."

Shopkeeper Gu slowly stood up and said with emotion, "If it weren't for Miss Acai's bravery in saving His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi last time, I wouldn't even have the chance to see these precious props! And they're all props that have never had an owner!"

Ah Cai doesn’t care whether they are useful or not, she just wants to put them in her pocket, thinking that maybe they will come in handy one day!

"In that case, Uncle Gu, please name a price. If the price is right, I will buy it." Ah Cai looked at the shopkeeper Gu helplessly. Although she was dissatisfied, she still politely called him uncle.

Shopkeeper Gu's eyes fell on the neatly arranged Go and chess sets on the counter. A shrewd look flashed in his eyes, and he said, "If you like this Go and chess set, it would be a great choice to play with it or give it to someone else."

After hearing this, Ah Cai stared at the shopkeeper Gu in silence, muttering to herself: Who would give such a good prop to someone else? However, she changed her mind and felt that even if she didn't buy it now, it might really come in handy at a critical moment in the future.

After all, these are rare props, not easily damaged or consumable, and they are unlikely to be damaged under normal circumstances. Thinking of this, Ah Cai became more and more interested in these props.

Thinking of this, Ah Cai nodded to the shopkeeper Gu and said, "Okay, then you can sell them to me! By the way, you should have more than these things here, right? Do you have any other good treasures? Take them out and let me see them! Don't hide them anymore!"

When Shopkeeper Gu heard her words and saw Ah Cai's expectant expression, he couldn't help but think to himself, "Judging from her expression, Ah Cai seems to know a lot about this business!"

So he smiled and said, "Wait a moment." After that, he turned around and walked into the house to get something.

After a long time, the shopkeeper Gu came out from behind with a sandalwood box and walked over with unsteady steps.

With a "bang", the box was placed back on the counter.

"Well……"

Ah Cai stared at the shopkeeper Gu who was waving his arms vigorously to relieve the pain, and couldn't help laughing, but quickly covered her mouth with her hands.

Shopkeeper Gu gave Acai a cold look, opened the sandalwood box, and took out some glowing props one by one.

Ah Cai cast the Identification Technique on each item as usual.

[Appraisal Result: [Teleportation Jade Pendant (Perfect)] Can instantly move to a designated location and quickly travel]

[Appraisal Result: [Invisibility Leaf (Perfect)] Attaching this will grant invisibility, useful for sneak attacks or dodging.]

[Appraisal Result: [Mechanical Octopus (Excellent)] Multiple mechanical arms give it powerful grasping and manipulation capabilities, which can be used to salvage items or fight enemies.]

[Identification Result: [Master Key (Rare)] Opens various mysterious seals or treasure chests]

[Identification Result: [Fairy Conch (Rare)] When blown, it produces a pleasant, fairy-like sound, which has the effect of calming the mind and exorcising evil spirits.]

[Identification Result: [Time Hourglass (Rare)] Controls time to speed up or slow down the process]

[Identification Result: [Mechanical Dragonfly (Excellent)] Possessing thin wings and flexible flight capabilities, it can conduct aerial reconnaissance or transmit information.]

[Identification Result: [Mechanical Bird (Excellent)] A mechanical prop that imitates bird flight, capable of carrying 1-2 people soaring through the air and quickly reaching their destination.]

"Yoho"

"Uncle Gu is awesome!"

A Cai gave Manager Gu a thumbs up and said that these props could be bought and there was no telling when they would be useful.

"Uncle Gu, how many of these props are there?"

A Cai looked at the [Fairy Conch (Rare)] in her hand and liked its shape more.

The sweet sound emitted by this conch can not only soothe the mind, but also dispel evil spirits.

This is definitely a rare artifact for people who need to stay calm and face the threat of evil spirits.

Shopkeeper Gu glanced at the account book and said, "Well, this seems to be quite a lot. There are at least a dozen at least."

A Cai looked at the sandalwood box. No wonder Uncle Gu couldn't move it. There were so many things in it.

Ah Cai waved her hand and said with great momentum, "I want them all. Uncle Gu, please calculate the price."

Shopkeeper Gu smiled and said, "Sure, I like the one who buys everything."

He took the abacus and fiddled with the beads for a while, and finished the calculation in a short while.

"Guqin, Go, chess, Xiao, flute, and these small props, a total of 2000 gold coins."

A Cai also calculated it herself, and it seemed that Uncle Gu gave her a discount, probably about 50%.

Ah Cai smiled and said to Uncle Gu, "Thank you, Uncle Gu. Please help me find some useful props next time!"

Shopkeeper Gu stroked his beard with satisfaction. Although he didn't earn much, he liked generous people like Acai.