Li Wei still decided to go and have a look at the place where the convoy was attacked. On one hand, his condition was still good, and he didn't want to end the hunt here. On the other hand, he also wanted to check out what was going on with Yasha.
Even though he knew there was a good chance he wouldn't be able to do anything, he would feel reluctant if he didn't take a look.
"I'll go with you too."
After Li Wei declared his position, Cai Yutong quickly followed up with a sentence.
"I won't go." Qian Long let out a bitter smile and said, "My injury...my life is not in danger, but I've lost too much combat strength. I plan to return to the guild."
Bandrui said, "Ah, I'll accompany you. I really can't worry about you being alone."
"Thank you." Qian Long didn't try to be stubborn.
Li Wei understood the choices of the two of them. However, Bandrui and Qian Long both had a trace of shame on their faces, as if they had been deserters themselves.
Bandari stepped forward and took out a fiery red energy crystal: "Although I can't go to help you in person, this item might offer some assistance to you."
"Infernal Fire Energy Crystal?" Cai Yutong exclaimed on the side. Before Li Wei could ask, she explained, "It's a crystal that, when activated, allows weapons to temporarily carry fire energy. It's a kind of magic rune prop."
"Your knowledge is impressive," Bandari praised, and said, "Li Wei, I see you've already reached the Limit level. You should be able to use this item. However, be slightly cautious when using it, as it will put a lot of strain on your mental energy. Generally, people at the Limit level can't use this item, but you may try."
"Could you elaborate more?" Li Wei frowned and asked, "What do you mean by 'mental stress'?"
"Don't you know?" Bandari felt somewhat strange.
This might be common knowledge for the evolvers of this world, but Li Wei did not have these memories in his previous life, so naturally, he could not know them. There's no need to deny it, Li Wei said directly, "I have never been to school. The Super Ability Academy determined I didn't have the talent when I was a child and refused me admission, so I really don't understand many common things."
"No wonder..." Benedri suddenly realized and comforted him, "It's okay, it's okay. Not letting you into the Super Ability Academy is the blindness of those people. That place is indeed not a good place to go. Every year, quite a few people trained there are sent to the Hunter's Guild, all of them are arrogant and low-skilled. Few can break through the limits, so it's better not to go."
The Super Ability Academy, which looks very impressive, is indeed not a very good place. Some elite academies in the upper districts are acceptable, but ordinary academies basically only teach knowledge about evolvers, and the proportion of students from ordinary academies who can complete the limit forge is very low.
But for the poor, it is still a very good opportunity to get rid of poverty. Some who study well, even though they don't have too much talent, can still learn a lot of knowledge in the end and take up other positions, instead of working like their parents did for a lifetime as poor laborers without even being able to read all the characters properly.
Learning that Li Wei "has never been to school," Bandari patiently explained some common sense issues that he was indeed weak in.
"Magic rune artifacts, from the lowest-grade magic rune bullets to higher-grade other weapons and artifacts, all have a burden on humans when used. Essentially, these magic runes require humans to use their own spirit to trigger and control energies not belonging to themselves. That's also why master rune developers are those who develop will chains. Both users and manufacturers of magic rune artifacts, if they want to use higher-grade magic rune artifacts, must have sufficient will chain development levels to support them."
"Take the engraved bullets for instance. I see that the bullets you're using, Li Wei, should be Sub-Penetrating Rounds, right? These low-grade engraved bullets can even be used by ordinary people because the burden is relatively small. But there's still some burden, and if one day, Li Wei, you try firing thousands of shots in a row, you'll know the pain of overusing magical pattern props. That excruciating headache, mmm..."
"Magical pattern artifacts are generally assessed by energy levels. Sub-Penetrating Rounds are the lowest grade, with only one energy level. Like the Hellfire Energy Crystal in my hand, it's this one I made personally, with thirteen energy levels. Artifacts with an energy level of ten or above are generally only recommended for those who have activated their genetic locks. Those at the peak level may find it difficult to use them, as they are likely to lose control due to energy overload exceeding their limits. Therefore, I am telling you, be careful."
As for the magical pattern artifacts described by Bandrici, Li Wei is indeed hearing about them for the first time.
He glanced at Cai Yutong beside him and asked, "So... Cai Yutong, are your guns, bullets, and hand cannon also magical pattern equipment?"
"The two guns are not, but the hand cannon is," Cai Yutong replied, "As for this hand cannon, with my current ability, it's still not very smooth to control. If I try my best, I can probably fire about 16 or 17 shots. Any more and it would be very hard. I would need to rest for a while."
No wonder, during the battle just now, I didn't see you bombing intensively. It's because of this." Li Wei suddenly realized.
Everyone else exchanged helpless glances. Levi, this guy, is so powerful, but he didn't expect to be so unfamiliar with basic common sense.
I have to say, on this matter, they did get back some confidence.
Ban De Rui continued to say, "The hellfire energy storage crystal I gave you is a disposable item. Once triggered, the power of weapon attacks will increase a lot. You should use it properly."
"Is this thing... very expensive?"
Bandari waved his hand and said, "Just five or six amethysts, it's nothing."
Actually, he just mentioned the cost price. Bandari has a development level in the Will Chain. With his skill, the hellfire energy crystal block he made, if sold on the market, would be priced at more than twenty amethysts.
"Alright then, I won't be sentimental, I accept your gift, thank you very much."
Qianlong, who was standing by, scratched his head and said, "What can I give you..."
"You're too polite, it's not necessary."
"But I have to!" He gritted his teeth and took off a metal wristband from his arm, handing it to Li Wei.
"Here, this is for you as a token of gratitude for saving my life."
Taking the wristband given by Qianlong, Li Wei asked, "What's this?"
Judging from the reluctant expression on Qianlong's face when he took it out, we knew this was not an inexpensive item.