Chapter 216 - Chapter 216: 108. A Useful tool for 'Buying” Books_5

Chapter 216: 108. A Useful tool for “Buying” Books_5

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A pile of books half-a-person high quickly appeared atop the counter.

Noland Lee swept over the spines of the books from bottom to top, continuously casting Deconstruction.

“Mark recommended that I start reading ‘A Brief History of Alchemy in the Golden Federation’, what do you think, boss?”

The old man didn’t answer immediately. Instead, he adjusted his glasses, sizing up Noland with his eyes:

“Only those with rich reading experience would ask others for their opinions before officially embarking on a new field of study… Have you received a good education? Young man, how did you end up in a security team as a desperate gunman?

The old man waved his hand, not requiring Noland to answer his question:

…If you want to systematically learn Alchemy, I recommend that you start with ‘Basic Alchemy Theory’. Although this book is dry, it serves as the General Outline for beginners of Alchemy. Once you understand it, you would have grasped the principles of Alchemy. Then with other readings, you would know what the text is talking about, instead of treating ‘Brief History’ as a storybook, like Mark. The evolution process of Alchemy in the ‘Brief History’ is the main theme of the book, and those bloody fighting scenes are just the desserts of the main course.”

“That’s a very solid piece of advice, thank you, boss. How much does the ‘Basic Theory’ cost?” Noland Lee smiled.

“The whole ‘Basic Theory’ series consists of three volumes: the first, middle, and last volume. You should start with the first one, it’s 1500 Union Coins.”

1500 for a book?

Whew…

Noland was momentarily surprised, he hadn’t realised that books of Alchemy were this expensive.

Considering the relationship between the bookstore and the Iron Thorn Shield, the old bald man probably didn’t trick him.

Noland searched his pockets, handed over all the cash he had left, even the money Mark gave him to buy clothes. It was just a little over 1500 coins.

The old man pushed the first volume forward along with the change and bent down to return the remaining books into the drawer:

“If you think you can’t continue reading, you can return the book. However, I can only refund you half of your Union Coins, it’s the rule in town, you can ask

around. ”

“Okay, boss.”

Noland picked up the book without leaving in a hurry.

He then slowed down his pace. His eyes, hidden behind his glasses lenses, began scanning swiftly, casting loads of Deconstruction techniques.

It wasn’t until he had taken a look at all the books in the bookstore that he gave a slight nod and waved to the old man who was lying down:

“I’m leaving, boss.”

“Oh, please go gently when you open the door. The door hinge is about to break.”

Once he had exited, Noland began to check the system messages while walking back.

[You used Deconstruction. 218 books have been completely Deconstructed, consuming a total of 5575 Energy Points, leaving available Energy Points at15587/16 points.]

“Hehehe. I’m a cheater, but you, system, you are the real freeloading tool-Wahahaha-

Don’t assume that using Energy Points to scour the bookstore is a losing deal.

Noland saw it. The most expensive book in the bookstore was located behind the old man and protected by an acrylic cover, and underneath, a velvet cushion.

The cover of this book was sparkling gold, with the words ‘Limited Edition’ and the author’s autograph.

Clearly, it was the old man’s highlight of the store, a true treasure!

Even though the price wasn’t labeled, it must be extremely expensive for the old man to show it off in such a way.

Among all the books Deconstructed, the one that consumed the most Energy Points must have been this book.

Noland searched in his mind and quickly found this distinct book:

“Alchemy Set: Supreme Intelligence — The Most Outstanding Alchemy Invention of this Century.”

Limited Luxury Edition.

Only 100 copies are issued Federation-wide.

It includes the autograph of the original author, Torrence Manx. The Energy Points consumed for its Deconstruction was:

4000 points!

Keep in mind, the Deconstruction of ‘Basic Alchemy Theory: Volume One’ had only cost approximately 10 points.

If ‘Basic Alchemy Theory: Volume One’ is worth 1500 Union Coins, then how much would this book, needing 4000 points to Deconstruct, be worth?

600,000…

Woah, that’s a lot.

I just saved 600,000 all at once.

Noland gave the system another thumbs up once more..