He went to the Three Treasures Palace for nothing, and since Dumbledore took the initiative to come to Zhang Ziyu, it was for a deal.
Zhang Ziyu asked: "Professor, what do you want to trade?"
Dumbledore said: "I want you to do me a favor. Regardless of success or failure, the Forbidden Forest and the library of Hogwarts are yours. Of course, you can enter and exit the Forbidden Forest at will. I did not buy that place."
He showed a somewhat naughty smile, Zhang Ziyu narrowed his eyes and said, "The books in the library are treasures, are you sure you want to do this?"
Dumbledore did not hesitate at all. He said: "Monopolized knowledge is the most expensive. You can obtain it through many channels, so the library at Hogwarts is not expensive. This time I took advantage.
"
Lao Deng was a sensible man, and Zhang Ziyu had already opened the door to countless magical knowledge when he came to this world.
The collection of books in the library is very rich and precious, but it is better to be a favor and save Zhang Ziyu from making detours.
"You want me to help you deal with Voldemort?"
Zhang Ziyu immediately understood what Dumbledore was thinking, and what worried him most in his later years was Voldemort, his former student, and another Dark Lord after his best friend Grindelwald.
Dumbledore himself was very powerful, but he knew that he was already at the end of his life, and Voldemort was not much worse than him, and he was not too old.
In a situation where one is ebbing and the other is ebbing, he dare not say that he is on the winning side.
Sybill Trelawney also said in her words that only one Harry Potter and Voldemort can survive. What if... the one who survives is Voldemort?
Dumbledore nodded and said: "You know our world so well and you are not from our world. That prophecy is invalid for you. Voldemort will not be your opponent."
Dumbledore didn't know whether the power of prophecy was considered a given power.
He only knows that even with his current strength, he may not be able to prevent the predicted results from happening. He can only promote a certain result as much as possible. This is the safest way.
It was like he paved the way step by step for Harry Potter to finally stand in front of Voldemort, defeat Voldemort, and become the true savior.
Dumbledore is not an almighty god. He is also groping for prophecies step by step. From watching Harry grow up to watching him confront and contact Voldemort, the balance of victory tilts towards Harry intentionally or unintentionally.
Paving the way little by little.
However, it was better now. Zhang Ziyu's appearance showed him a shortcut.
Zhang Ziyu tapped the table but did not agree.
Dealing with Voldemort was not a big deal, but Old Man Deng gave him a little too much, and he rarely cheated his friends.
"Voldemort can't defeat little Harry. Ever since he made the Horcrux, he has gone crazy and cut off his own future. Professor, with your current level of magic, you should know that the further back you go, the more important this place becomes."
Zhang Ziyu nodded his head lightly, and Dumbledore nodded and said: "Extraordinary wisdom, profound knowledge and talent, all three are indispensable."
A crazy Voldemort basically loses the chance to continue to improve. He has no way to delve into more powerful magic. Like a trapped wild wolf, whether hunting or subduing, in the end he just waits to die, that's all.
Dumbledore was also surprised, because Voldemort actually made a Horcrux, and he finally understood why Voldemort had not died after so many years.
"Can you tell me about Tom? Count it in the transaction and use my magic knowledge to trade."
Zhang Ziyu shook his head slightly and said, "There's no need for that. It doesn't matter if I tell you."
He told Dumbledore the general story of Voldemort, especially the six Horcruxes. Dumbledore was shocked at first, and then felt relieved.
"I underestimated Tom's madness and desire for immortality, six Horcruxes, splitting the soul six times..."
Dumbledore sighed. It would be crazy to divide the soul to this extent.
However, he did not know that Voldemort actually separated the soul seven times, but the seventh time he tore the soul apart was in the Albanian forest after Voldemort failed to steal the Sorcerer's Stone.
It's not time yet, so there are only six times.
"Professor, to be honest, I think you should be more concerned about the declining wizarding world than Voldemort. The Muggle world is developing very fast. The world-destroying weapons predicted by Greenwald have already become a reality and are constantly developing.
, but the wizarding world still stands still, which is not a good thing."
Dumbledore smiled bitterly. He didn't know this, he just didn't know what to do.
The stubbornness of the wizarding world is not just talk.
"The wizarding world is very stubborn and rejects everything about Muggles. In fact, even I don't know much about it."
Dumbledore was very candid. He said: "Mr. Zhang, you can be our professor at Hogwarts. You can come and go from the library and the Forbidden Forest as you please. This is our new deal. I will also give you all my magical knowledge."
You, of course I will also contact Nick, he has many alchemy books."
Zhang Ziyu thought for a while and said, "Just part-time job."
"No problem, then the deal is done."
The two reached a deal, and Dumbledore invited Zhang Ziyu to Hogwarts to introduce him to Professor McGonagall and the others.
But Zhang Ziyu declined because he had other things to do and wouldn't have time to go there soon.
Dumbledore did not continue to persuade Zhang Ziyu, but left in a hurry.
He knew about Voldemort, and he also took Zhang Ziyu's reminder to heart. He could foresee that he would be very busy in the next period of time.
God knows why he, a bad old man, has done so many things for the magical world in his life.
It is clear that half of my feet are about to embark on the road leading to death, but now I am still busy.
Not only do we need to find out about the Horcruxes and find them all, but we also need to learn about things in the Muggle world, take it seriously, and think about the relationship and development between the magical world and the Muggle world in all aspects.
Mu Ran also thought in his mind: Maybe he should find a way to extend his life.
Zhang Ziyu left the Leaky Cauldron Bar and came to his Maoshan store.
"Owner."
Labrador stepped forward and saluted, Zhang Ziyu nodded and looked at Lu Ping aside.
Lu Ping still seemed a little uncomfortable, but he had already started communicating with customers and was preparing to get goods for them. He was diligent in his work and looked quite reliable, but his tattered suit jacket was a bit mismatched.
"Lymes"
"Boss, is there something wrong?"
"Give Labrador a month's salary in advance, change your clothes, and then go out with me."
Lu Ping was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "Okay, thank you, boss."
Lu Ping and Labrador paid three hundred gold galleons in advance. Lu Ping was going to a second-hand clothing store to change his clothes, but Zhang Ziyu stopped him and asked Labrador to take him to Mrs. Malkin's to have them customized.
A new one.
Half an hour later, he still wore the same style of suit jacket and brown leather shoes, but Lu Ping's whole appearance had changed a lot, he was more energetic and more like a gentleman.