Here in the secret shop, Xia Duo was already waiting while boredly looking at the various products in the store, ranging from potions and scrolls to wands and rare items.
If it weren't for the bursts of magical light flashing on the shelves, counters, and doorways, Xia Duo would have thought of robbing everything and running away.
However, as Xia Duo walked back and forth in the store, the steward's eyes were always staring at him, making him a little uncomfortable.
Just when he was getting impatient and was about to ask when the mage in charge of the transaction would arrive, there was a burst of chaotic voices outside the door.
"Captain, after you finish drinking, do you want to go to Lehelehe?"
"You don't need to tell me, didn't the captain fall in love with that 'Black Mountain Leopard' early on? He never came to give her gold coins!"
"Ahem - don't say a few words. Mage, hurry in and replenish the scrolls. We'll wait for you outside."
Just as he was talking, a "mage" dressed as an adventurer walked in from the door. Xia Duo turned around and met his gaze.
"It's you?"
"Master Mage!"
The two spoke almost at the same time, but compared to Xia Duo's calmness, the adventurer "Mage" was not very calm.
The person in front of him was wearing the mage robe exclusive to the Tower of Time. He was obviously the official mage of the Tower of Time, but his "mage" was just a polite word from his companions.
The other party knew him, but he had no impression at all. He had to consider whether he had offended the other party unintentionally, so he asked tentatively, "Sir, do you know me?"
"We know each other, how could we not know each other?" Xia Duo said almost through gritted teeth, thinking that it was this guy who asked for 5 gold coins for a [Lighting Technique].
Those were the only 5 gold coins he had with him. Although Xia Duo successfully passed his apprenticeship, you must know that at that time, he had to be careful about even a piece of parchment.
If he had these 5 gold coins, his room for expansion would be much greater, so it's no wonder that Xia Duo felt so good when he saw the "culprit" who caused him to lose 5 gold coins again!
"Remember the 5 gold coins at Midsummer's Day last year?"
5 gold coins? The mage apprentice dressed as an adventurer showed a confused expression at first, but then he thought of something and couldn't help but open his mouth and said in surprise: "Are you the commoner at that time? No, you are the one at that time?"
"snort!"
"Sir -" Hoyle was a little at a loss. He had completely remembered the situation at that time. It was a good practice to cast spells and collect money, but it was wrong for the weak civilians at that time to become the official mage now.
Since it’s wrong, then——
Hoyle took out his money bag and handed it to Sha Duo with both hands, "I accidentally offended you last time, please forgive me!"
As long as he is not attacked immediately, it means there is still room for speech. Hoyle's reaction was not unpleasant, and Xia Duo was also a little stunned. Originally, he just wanted to say a few words, but the gold coins delivered to his door were not enough.
There is no reason to refuse.
If he didn't accept it, it would make the other party feel uneasy. Xia Duo took the money bag and weighed it with a mixed voice. When he opened it, he saw that there were almost 10 gold coins and some scattered silver coins.
There are even silver coins!
Xia Duo was a little dumbfounded. He didn't know how long it had been since he had touched silver coins. Looking at the slightly nervous expression on the other side, Xia Duo counted out 5 gold coins and put them away.
"I will also cast a spell on you today, and these five gold coins will be my handiwork."
"Yes, yes!" Hoyle agreed hastily.
Without any consideration, Xia Duo cast a light ball on the money bag and then returned the money bag. He really didn't like these small coins. Taking back 5 gold coins could be considered as an end to his previous obsession.
As for the so-called cost of casting spells, Xia Duo has always scoffed. If he can really make money by casting spells, then who will pay for the spells he consumes in experiments and exercises!
It's just a reason for the strong to exploit the weak.
Xia Duo knew that even if he was just a mage apprentice, he shouldn't have only this little money. However, it was impossible to say who was right or wrong in that matter. In the final analysis, it was still a matter of strength and identity.
If he were still an ordinary person now, the other party would definitely not have such an attitude.
But now that he has changed his identity, he has the qualifications to be tolerant. Otherwise, as long as the other party says a word, he will have to pay obediently.
But that was the end of the matter. Xia Duo waved his hand and said, "Go and do your business."
After saying that, Xia Duo turned around.
After hearing this, Hoyle was relieved and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes!"
After that, he seemed to have forgotten the purpose of coming to the store, turned around and went out and left.
…
When the steward in the store saw Xia Duo driving away the customers, he hesitated to speak, but why did Xia Duo let him speak first? Instead, he asked first, "Why hasn't your mage arrived yet?"
"This, this -" the steward was a little nervous, "Mr. Master is usually very busy with work, but it is about to come soon. Please wait for a while."
After dismissing the steward, Xia Duo was also muttering in his mind, why haven't you come yet? Xia Duo didn't believe it because he was busy with business. Compared with himself, the really busy mage should be in the Mage Tower.
How busy can the mages outside be?
Xia Duo has never dealt with outside mages, but he has been to the local mages' union. He is so lazy. Without the bonus of being a mage, he can be called a bunch of idlers.
Even though it is a seller's market now, Xia Duo has set a time limit for himself and cannot wait indefinitely. Moreover, after waiting for so long, he will definitely have to bargain for a price!
As if he heard Xia Duo's thoughts and knew that he would leave if there were no customers, a well-dressed, middle-aged mage with shiny hair came to the secret shop at the limit of Xia Duo's psychology.
"Guest, I'm sorry to keep you waiting for so long!" The mage greeted him as soon as he arrived, with a very kind attitude.
"..."
Originally, Xia Duo was ready to complain a few words, but when he saw the appearance of the person coming, he swallowed his complaints again, not to mention how uncomfortable he was.
This person turned out to be the staff member of the mage union who certified Xia Duo's spellcasting level before. He should be an intermediate mage!
"The Mage Guild also sells learning scrolls part-time?"
"Uh-" The middle-aged mage was a little surprised, but he quickly covered it up, "Although I am a member of the Mage Guild, I am also a special consultant of the Eagle Chamber of Commerce! What do you call the guest?"
"Just call me Xia Duo."
"Master Xia Duo, I don't know which spell learning scroll you want to buy?"
The middle-aged mage seemed to have forgotten that Xia Duo had just received a spellcasting level certification from him not long ago, but Xia Duo did not mention it in advance and asked directly:
"What?"
"[Light Technique], [Messaging Technique], [Secret Mark], etc. are all available!"
"..."
What about fooling children? I still want to buy this from you? In addition to the previous wait, Xia Duo's unhappy expression was no longer concealed.
"Are there any 1-ring or 2-ring ones?"
"Yes, of course! Even level 3 spells, Griffith has them here." Griffith showed a sly smile, "I wonder what spells the guests need?"
Xia Duo took a deep breath, knowing that he probably wouldn't be able to beat the price today. He would definitely be killed, but if the price was too outrageous, he would also have a leg up!
"I need to [summon a mount]."
"..." This time it was Griffith's turn to be depressed, and he asked somewhat exaggeratedly, "That's it? No more?"