"Sir, according to the check, there are a total of eight items in the list, and we can satisfy two of them. The rest are either on the danger list, or are too tricky and unpopular..."
The apprentice shrugged helplessly at Xiuge: "Although I know it's not a good question to ask...but I'm really curious, why do you need the ears of the earth dragon? Use them as ingredients?"
"Ingredients?"
This time, it was Xiuge's turn to be confused.
The apprentice nodded: "As far as I know, there is no way to use the ears of earth dragons to make alchemical medicine, right? If you want to find this kind of thing, you should probably go to hotels and restaurants instead of here."
He gave Xiuge a strange look: "Maybe there are diners with sophisticated tastes looking for this kind of thing."
Xiuge's eyebrows couldn't help but twitch. He didn't know much about the specific details of alchemy, and he didn't expect this situation to happen.
He coughed lightly, and then asked: "Then what are the two things that can satisfy you?"
"plz follow me."
The apprentice led Xiuge back to the corner and stopped in front of a table.
Two emerald green vines intertwined and fixed with multiple magic threads appeared in front of him.
The young bodyguard Igor, who was already sitting in the driver's seat, replied: "That is Marshal Zeke's philosophy. He believes that a qualified soldier should know where his limits are. He told us that soldiers play a vital role in war."
Its role is actually limited. Nowadays... it is no longer the era in the past when victory could be won by relying on the morale and bravery of soldiers."
In the visible future, these goods that were once exclusively for the nobles of Leyland District will be thrown into the huge furnace called war, and shaped into weapons that can cause damage one after another. They will fight in the Kingdom of Votel
The soldiers' hands bloomed with brilliance, giving death to all enemies.
Igor whispered next to him.
"Here are the sharp teeth of a jungle short-tailed wolf. The venom glands are all intact. The number you requested is five. However, based on the material saturation principle of magic experiments and alchemy, we have doubled the number for you without authorization. We hope it can be helpful to you.
Please be sure to wear gloves or use tools when handling them. If you use too much force, the venom remaining in them will spill out."
"It's okay, I'll take her down."
Xiuge nodded with satisfaction, so the vehicle turned around and drove down the road.
This silence lasted until the vehicle arrived at its destination. Under Ellen's guidance, Shuge saw a bookstore called "Fir Forest". There was indeed a small plateau fir at the door of the store. There were also trees on the top of the fir.
Some colorful decorations were made, which look very eye-catching and prominent on the streets dominated by dark tones.
Not far away, Master Krauts seemed to have finished his work, but at this moment he still upheld the arrogance that a river valley level mage should have. He did not come over to say hello to Xiuge, but looked towards him from a distance.
He nodded.
After listening to Shuge's words, Ellen couldn't help but frown. He didn't question Shuge's plans and arrangements, but Leiland District was essentially a residential area for nobles. There weren't any common hotels here. Even if
Yes, it is also in the manors of other families...
Xiuge shrugged. He didn't want to expose the changes in his magic and the special nature of his magic here. Therefore, he did not use the hands of the mage to get things for him like the mage apprentices. Instead, he honestly put the two
He picked up a slightly heavy box and walked outside with the teams carrying supplies.
Shuge thought of the new wheel crystal gun he used when he was in Salem City. It was the work of the gunsmiths of the Kingdom of Delan. Facts have proved that the research and development of weapons in different countries is continuing.
Judging from the current situation, the time advantage that new ordnance can gain for plateau countries is still uncertain.
Several general-purpose silver coins that had been prepared for a long time fell into the opponent's palm as Xiuge took the things, and the apprentice's face immediately showed a happy smile. In Bolden, these few silver coins are naturally not considered much.
Okay, but it can still be considered a windfall.
You don't need to ask Shuge to know that the Kingdom of St. Steele must very much hope to use this upcoming large-scale war to get rid of the influence of Merlinle and itself - at least to get the crystal mineral industry out of the control of the Legal Committee.
"Let's just consider it smooth."
"That's normal, sir."
The apprentice opened the smaller metal box and saw ten sharp fangs neatly arranged inside. Each of them was as long as a finger, and dark purple lines and grooves could be faintly seen on them, which looked extremely dangerous.
.
So Shuge looked at Ellen beside him with a questioning look.
Is it possible that as members of the Ernst family, they still want to stay on someone else's property?
At this time, Xiuge saw that there were two boxes, one large and one small, on the table. The larger one was as long as a forearm, and the smaller one was as big as two palms.
Xiuge thanked him softly. Seeing the other person's eyes staring at him and his expression flickering, he immediately reacted.
"Thank you so much!"
"Yeah... little Kara should be playing up there..."
"It just allows me to sleep peacefully without being disturbed...Does this make it clear?"
As soon as she finished asking, she noticed Xiuge's appearance, so she made an "oh" mouth shape in sudden realization.
For this cute little girl, it was of course a very happy thing to suddenly see her dad during the day. Although she was very reluctant to give up the small attic, after hearing that Ellen was willing to take her out to play in the snow, the little girl was very happy.
Carla forgot everything.
After Shuge got out of the car, Ellen sheepishly explained.
Just like snakes suddenly awakened from sleep, the two emerald green vines immediately began to twist violently the moment they were touched by the wooden sticks. However, those seemingly fragile magic threads pulled them apart.
They were firmly fixed at the bottom of the wooden box, preventing them from making any more dangerous moves.
"It's used for soundproofing, but the effect is not very good."
Soon, with the attic door closed, Xiuge finally got a secluded, safe and warm private space.
In many cases, St. Steele people who are already living uncomfortable lives will naturally suffer greater pain.
As he spoke, the apprentice took a thin wooden stick from the side and carefully inserted it into the wooden box.
"Can."
"tell me the story."
Igor and Ellen had been waiting outside for a long time. When they saw Shuge coming out, they both breathed a sigh of relief and then returned to the car together.
"My wife likes the fir trees and my daughter likes the decorations... so that's how it came to be."
There were several customers in the store, both men and women, ranging in age. They all stayed in their seats and read books carefully while enjoying the warmth brought by the fireless crystallization furnace and the fragrance of herbal tea.
Hearing this, Xiuge could only sigh for the other party.
Ellen's question brought Shuge's mind back to reality. He looked at the soldiers outside the window who were busy moving things, and asked: "As I said before, go to a place where I can have a good rest."
"The rhizome of the young killer vine is very complete and has no damage."
"..."
"It's St. Steele."
He stopped the flow of magic power in his body, and the tiredness that had been deliberately controlled before immediately began to revive. Within a few seconds, Xiuge couldn't help but start yawning.
"have a good rest?"
Ellen thought for a while, and then asked tentatively: "Mr. Sugar, if you don't have many requirements for a resting environment, maybe you can go to the store opened by my wife. It's quiet enough and has a loft where you can rest."
."
Ellen's wife explained with a smile, and then she asked Ellen: "What's wrong, dear, who is this?"
"To be honest, I quite like it. I will get tired of it if I see too much black."
"Here, they are full of energy... You'd better be careful about the spikes on them when you use them. Once they are stimulated, these little spikes will stick out."
After Xiuge finished examining the teeth of these short-tailed wolves, the apprentice re-covered and sealed them, and then opened the long and narrow wooden box next to them.
The bookstore is very warm. As Ellen introduced when we first met, this bookstore is actually more like a "book bar". There are not only bookshelves in the store, but also several desks, benches and independent window seats.
In the corner, you can also see a small bar counter, where a woman about Ellen's age is busy making herbal tea.
Ellen pointed to the ceiling: "We need to use the attic."
"Mr. Sugar, where should we go next?"
Ellen placed the two heavy boxes safely in the car for Shuge, and then asked: "Does everything seem to be going well?"
However, Xiuge knew that at this moment, the mobilization scenes of those plain countries must be even more thrilling - the Goddess Plains is really too rich, and all kinds of natural resources can be found in it, plus Merlinle and
With such a powerful ally, their army will definitely be able to have richer and more diverse supplies, so the form of war may not be as simple as these confident young people imagine.
Ellen explained for Igor: "It is facing the pressure of Merlin Lehe. According to several soldiers in the Chasseur Regiment, the officials of St. Steele are endlessly squeezing those people in order to expand the mining volume of crystal mines.
Workers... In just one week, there have been many riots there, including Igor's hometown."
After communicating with his wife, Ellen led Shuge deep into the bookstore, and then the two of them stepped on the stairs leading to the attic, one after the other.
"He always stayed at the manor and never came home, so his daughter hung this thing outside, saying it was a punishment for him. I would say, this should be a reward."
Shuge flipped through his newly acquired magic book: "But judging from the current situation, I'm afraid the pressure on the kingdom's army is not small."
The Kingdom of St. Steele also has a long history. Because it is close to the cold north, there is a lot of frozen soil in the huge territory of the Kingdom of St. Steele. Its citizens have to spend more time and energy on maintaining themselves and the country.
Due to the existence of a large number of crystallized minerals in its territory, Saint Steele is actually a major exporter of crystallized minerals in Vanen.
Along the way, the three of them each had their own ideas, but did not engage in any further dialogue.
Of course, it also looks very interesting and cute.
"Okay, that's it."
Seeing that Xiuge was very satisfied, the apprentice also relaxed a little. He didn't know the background of the young man brought by his instructor, so he didn't dare to offend him casually. He pushed the two boxes in front of Xiuge.
, and then said in a low voice: "In the list, the other items you want will be regarded as contraband in the next period of time, especially the 'body fluid of the foul dragon' and the 'eyeballs of the traveling spider'.
…They are all important materials for making potent alchemical bombs.”
Xiuge said sincerely, and then accompanied by the two of them, he took his things and walked towards the "Fir Forest" bookstore. When he came to the door of the store, Xiuge noticed that there was something on the fir tree.
There is an ugly rag doll hanging on it. It can barely be seen that it is a male figure with a beard. Judging from its rough workmanship and rather abstract shape, this is most likely the masterpiece of Ellen's daughter.
The woman was obviously Ellen's wife. When she saw her husband bringing a strange young man to the counter, she stretched out her hand and pulled a metal lever next to the counter. With a faint sound, a burst of magic
It immediately emanated from the counter and formed a simple and weak ritual venue nearby.
"Such a family is really... enviable."
In fact, the decoration of the store had been laughed at by his acquaintances more than once. Although it was all a kind joke, Ellen still developed the habit of explaining it.
He was obviously a regular visitor here, and Xiuge noticed that after arriving at the entrance of the store, Igor's mood improved significantly, and his originally tense face relaxed.
Ellen sighed: "In fact, the first lesson we received when we joined the army was related to winning or losing in war."
Igor's voice sounded very low, even a little depressed.
Such a special country is destined to bear more pressure during this special period of time.
Xiuge looked at the toys and children's books in the attic and couldn't help but shake his head.
He quickly set up the basic protection ritual that he had just mastered. After taking the children's toys aside on the bed, he took off his coat and slowly lay down with the two boxes, one large and one small.
"I hope there won't be any accidents this time. I don't want to destroy this bookstore..."
Xiuge muttered something silently in his heart, then pressed the two boxes and closed his eyes. Almost instantly, he fell into a dream driven by sleepiness.