In the end, from that big lump of Black Stone, a pellet sized oval-shaped lump of Spirit Stone appeared.
It was more lustrous than a standard spirit Stone of that size so it's value would be more than 150 gold coins.
As for Alan, he had only paid eight gold coins to purchase it.
In other words, Alan would make a profit of over 150 gold coins this time around if he were to sell that thing.
"Kid, you are simply too amazing. You actually managed to make such an enormous profit from the first Spirit Stone ore you've cut open. Your luck is simply unparalleled."
At that moment, the people that were previously thinking Alan's eyesight to be lacking actually began to praise him with admiration on their faces.
"To be able to cut open such a good Black Stone on one's first attempt, it is the first time this old man had witnessed such a thing even though I've been here for so long."
"This kid's eyesight is truly discerning."
Even that Estreth gambling Hall's elder was unable to keep himself from praising Alan.
"Hey kid, you are truly amazing, no?"
Suddenly, a sweet-sounding voice was heard. At that moment, the surrounding crowd all turned their eyes toward the voice.
It was Xiao Feifei. When she had heard the commotion, then she immediately walked over.
Furthermore, she was also holding a small peanut sized Spirit Stone in her lily-white hand. Although that lump of Spirit Stone was also quite valuable, it looked inferior when compared to Alan's Spirit Stone.
Alan's Spirit Stone was capable of being sold at a little more than 150 gold coins, whereas the lump Xiao Feifei held in her hand was only capable of being sold at 70 to 100 gold coins at the very most.
'That's the Spirit Stone Estreth Due helped her obtain,?' Alan thought to himself.
The reason for that was because it was not only Xiao Feifei who had walked over. Estreth Deu and the others had also followed her over.
Furthermore, judging from Estreth Deu's hatred-filled eyes, he had most definitely come here with ill-intent in mind.
"Kid, so you were actually also proficient in examining Spirit Stone ores? One truly cannot judge a book by its cover."
"Since that's the case, how about the two of us compete with one another?" Sure enough, Estreth Deu immediately spoke his mind. He had come to pick a fight with Alan.
Although it was the first time Alan had played Spirit Stone Gambling, he was capable of understanding what Estreth Deu meant by 'compete with one another.'
Likely, the two of them would each choose a Black Stone, and then put forth a certain gambling stake to see whose ore has better Spirit Stone. The winner would be the person with better Spirit Stone
However, even the bystanders were thinking that Alan had only managed his vast success through luck. However, Estreth Deu had declared that Alan was proficient in examining Black Stones right away.
He was clearly deliberately making Alan appear greater so that he could manifest his own greatness after defeating him. He wanted everyone to know that Alan was much inferior when compared to him.
Actually, Alan only cut open that Black Stone as a test. Thus, even Alan himself felt that there was an aspect of luck to his success. If Alan were tasked with cutting open another Black Crystal Stone, he would have no certainty of success at all.
However, even with that being the case, Alan could not cower before Estreth Deu but.
"Second young miss, what do you think about it?"
"hmm.... it's up to you. If you win I'll take half the profit and if you loose I'll pay for it.What do you say? "
Alan was touched by the her words. So with a shallow smile he nodded his head.
Thus, Alan said without any hesitation, " Sure but, How do you want to gamble?"
" Both you and I will choose a Black Stone. Their value cannot surpass a 100 gold coins. What say you?" Estreth Deu said but his insides were burning with rage.
"hundred gold coins? Heavens! This… this… this is simply an enormous gamble!"
Upon hearing what Estreth Deu said, those gamblers were all stunned. In fact, even the gambling hall's elders revealed a change in their expressions, and gathered around.
After all, hundred gold coins was a large amount that commoners couldn't see in their entire life.
"If this brother feels that the gambling stake is too high, we can lower it a bit. There is always room for discussion," Estreth Deu said with a beaming smile.
His words were very mocking. He was mocking Alan, and declaring that Alan was unable to afford gambling with such high stakes.
Had it been before, Alan would also think this gambling stake to be too high.
"There's no need for that. This gambling stake will do," Alan answered without hesitation.
but then he turned around and told the elder to convert his spirit Stone to that of gold coins.
So currently he has nearly 220 gold coins and combined with Xiao Feifei's the total gold on him are nearly 370 gold coins.
"Very well, brother you are truly frank. It would appear that you truly possesses the means to see through the Black Stones. Since that's the case, let us begin."
Estreth Deu was pleased beyond expectation after Alan agreed to it. Even his eyes started to shine; even his heart became extremely excited.
Afterwards, Alan and Estreth Deu both chose a Black Stone. As for their price, Alan chose an ore with a price of 25 gold coins while Estreth Deu's cost him exactly 100 gold coins.
After they made their selection, their respective attending elders helped them cut open their Black Stones.
At that moment, Alan's state of mind was still decent. After all, he did not hold too enormous of a hope. He was merely testing things out still, testing to see if his observation method was effective. If it wasn't effective, he would change things up.
After all, Alan himself knew very well that luck had actually played a greater role in the first Black Stone he opened.
That said, while Alan did not hold too enormous of a hope, the surrounding crowd members were filled with anticipation.
As the saying goes, the spectators did not fear the show becoming too grand. The surrounding crowd was precisely like this.
As the two elders continued to cut open the two Spirit Stone ores, the results started to become evident.
Estreth Deu's ore did not produce a Stone of high quality . It was only enough to recover the amount he had spent on it.
But Alan still won.The reason for that was because Alan's Black Stone again had a spirit Stone that worth 150 gold coins.
"Brother, it would appear that I've made an error in judgement this time around."
Estreth Deu looked to Alan with a sullen expression.
After loosing against Alan, he nearly vomited blood.
In fact, when he glanced at Xiao Feifei, she was beaming with joy but he didn't know whether it was because Alan won or because he bought her some more profit.
Estreth Deu tried to remain calm in the face of this result. He streaked his hand and ordered an elder to bring the money. Then, the hundred gold coins were handed over to Alan
"What… what a grand amount of wealth!"
Seeing the amount of gold coins, the gamblers' eyes all started shining. Estreth Deu handed over hundred gold coins without the slightest amount of hesitation. This sort of boldness was something that they would never possess in their entire lives.