Bruce looked at his Mistress, whose eyes were shining as she stared at the Blue Stone. "Woof—if we return this, can we go back to Rose Town and eat grilled meat pies?"
He Xi's gaze shifted from the gem to Bruce's dog face, which was full of innocent confusion.
"Mistress, why are you looking at me like that Fletcher guy—the one who isn't too bright?"
"What do you think?"
He Xi figured that if he really returned this treasure just for a commission he hadn't even received yet, then he'd be a complete idiot.
How many Gold Shields could he get for selling this thing? Probably enough to buy a whole mountain of meat pies.
He ignored Bruce and hurriedly Appraised the rest of their spoils.
The thick-walled glass bottle contained a [Petrified Lizard's Eyeball]. A good find. It was essential both for making petrification potions and for curing petrification.
The Short Sword turned out to be blue quality and came with an enchantment called [Sharp]. He couldn't use it himself, but he could definitely talk some melee fighter into paying a good price for it.
He'd also swiped a black book from the Hag's chest. Its writing was twisted and obscure, so he couldn't make heads or tails of it for now. He'd keep it.
The potions were the main things he needed to check.
[Potent Water Breathing Potion]
Effect: Grants the drinker the ability to breathe underwater for one hour and improves their agility underwater.
Hag's Flavor: While the potion is in effect, you'll feel an irresistible urge to eat raw fish or algae. After it wears off, the fishy smell on your body will linger for three days.
[Potent Speed Potion]
Potent?
At the shop in Rose Town, he'd seen potions with the prefix "Greater." It meant