Gems!
Over a hundred gems of various colors were set into the ground in a special pattern, radiating an uncanny brilliance.
A windfall!
An undeniable windfall!
Even at a price of 2,000 points and 1 skill point per gem, the hundred-plus gems before him were worth 200,000 points and 100 skill points.
And gems of the same color commanded a premium.
Their actual value far exceeded that figure.
Of course, more importantly, those were only the prices for chipped gems.
Cracked and intact gems were worth far more.
And with a single sweep of his gaze, Qin Ran spotted four cracked gems and one intact gem among the hundred-plus gems before him.
At the thought of their value, Qin Ran's Miser's Soul stirred, and even his breathing grew a little rapid.
Still, he retained the necessary caution.
He carefully examined the gem-inlaid ground before him.
The overall pattern was circular, but not a ring. The intact gem formed the center, with the four cracked gems occupying four corners around it. The remaining chipped gems were arranged by color behind the four cracked gems, set along distinctive curves.
"A magic circle... huh?"
Qin Ran was certain what the gem-inlaid ground was, but upon closer inspection, he discovered a trace of an aura hidden beneath the magic circle.
The aura was concealed and elusive.
Had Qin Ran not been concentrating fully, he would certainly have overlooked it.
The cold, savage presence emanating from it sent a chill deep into his heart.
"A demon!"
"Could it be..."
Qin Ran narrowed his eyes as a possibility flashed through his mind.
He raised his hand and knocked on the gem-inlaid ground.
Thump, thump-thump.
The hollow sound confirmed Qin Ran's suspicion.
The next instant, [Words of Arrogance] appeared in Qin Ran's hand. He drove it into