Chapter 99

Inner Vision, while powerful, had its limitations—it could only be used a restricted number of times per day, and prolonged usage risked damaging the eyes. Earlier, as Andrew had passed by this particular stall, he'd quickly scanned the stones with his Inner Vision and identified one worth buying. Focused on the stone presented by the stall owner, Andrew assessed its value. Professionally speaking, it seemed a worthwhile investment, offering the potential for modest profit with minimal risk. "That's a bit pricey. What's your bottom line?" Andrew inquired after a moment of thought. Though he wasn't particularly desperate for money, he was not to be taken advantage of easily. "You seem like you know your stones, sir. Give me a price, and if it's fair, it's yours." The stall owner relinquished control to Andrew, knowing that most people wouldn't haggle too hard. Andrew assessed the stone and then raised four fingers. "Four hundred dollars." "What?" The stall owner was taken aback b