Cold Wind City is the largest city within hundreds of kilometers around it. Hundreds of towns, large and small, need to transport goods to this economic center for transfer or sale. Countless commercial activities revolve around this place.
Although a heavy rain makes the roads muddy and difficult to travel, it cannot stop all commerce. Merchants will reflect their losses on commodity prices. The first is the increase in food prices, and even hoarding.
Disaster struck, but the economy prospered abnormally.
A slave market spontaneously formed outside Hanfeng City, and crowds of people crowded beside the moat, waiting for sellers to appear. Whenever a natural disaster occurred, the powerful could buy high-quality slaves at the lowest price, without even spending any money.
money.
Of course, the powerful don't need too many people. At most, they will take in some lucky ones who are strong enough, and let the others die.
As a new wizard, Sir Jason's family is not rich enough, so he must carefully arrange every gold coin in his hand. With the outbreak of refugees, he also appeared in the slave market outside the city, trying to select some good enough seedlings.
The so-called "market" is the open space beside the moat. The hungry refugees squat or stand, praying bitterly for a chance to survive.
Jason, wearing a robe, caused the refugees to clamor. Everyone realized that this was the arrival of a wizard, and the opportunity for good luck was right in front of them.
"Go away, go away."
Several attendants stood by Jason's side, waving their scabbards to help him drive away the refugees who were crowding forward. He himself focused on some children around six or seven years old, hoping to select potential apprentices from them.
"Master, take this child away. We don't want any money, just give him a bite of food." A refugee father knelt in the mud and pushed his son out, pitifully hoping that Jason would take the child away.
The child was very thin, with yellow hair and a sickly face, but his eyes were bright. Jason looked at the child carefully for a few times, then shook his head and turned away. The child's father knelt down for a few steps, tried to hold Jason's clothes, and cried out.
Endless.
Jason still shook his head and only commented, "This kid has good qualifications, but he is sick. It costs too much to cure him, so it is not cost-effective."
The escort kicked the refugee down, waved his scabbard and ordered him to leave. The child was dumbfounded, and took a few steps with his calves to lift his crying father up from the mud. The father and son held each other's arms and cried.
Jason continued to move forward, looking for the next person worthy of attention. A cry came from behind him, "Hey, Jason, are you still driving these useless rookie servants?"
The voice sounded familiar. When Jason turned around, his expression turned ugly.
A young man was helping the refugee father and son who had been kicked down. He looked at the child specifically, took out a bottle of "holy water" made by magic from his pocket, and drank it for the child.
'Holy water' is a treatment method commonly used by priests. It is a gift from the gods and is generally only used by devout people of the same faith. Unbelievers or pan-believers such as refugees are not eligible to enjoy it.
The sick child was very obedient. He just looked at the young man's clothes and drank the "holy water" obediently. In just a moment, his complexion improved significantly and his eyes became brighter.
The child's father hurriedly knelt down, praising the Lord for his kindness, and begging the Lord to take the child away and give him a way to live. But the young man gently pushed the child, pointed forward, "Follow Mr. Jason, then
He is your master."
The child was very obedient and quickly ran to Jason's side, timidly begging to be taken in. Jason's face became even more gloomy and he whispered: "Victor Hugo, you no longer need to please me like this. You have long been better than me."
powerful."
"How do you know you can't please me if you don't try?" The one who came here was none other than Zhou Qingfeng, who was equivalent to a part-time "War Mage Priest". He could spend some coupons to directly learn arcane and divine arts in the "Gate of True Knowledge".
‘Holy water’ can remove bad conditions from the body and is very effective in treating common illnesses. Making ‘holy water’ only requires mental energy for him.
"Jason, don't be so straight-faced. It's been a long time since we last saw each other. I want to talk to you. This kid is very qualified, so this is my apology to you." Zhou Qingfeng pointed to the messy market outside, "My carriage is here.
there."
Jason was filled with resentment and stood still for a few seconds before walking out of the market. He boarded Zhou Qingfeng's carriage and asked: "Victor, why do you want to cooperate with my teacher? I once warned you that he
Not a good person."
"For profit." Zhou Qingfeng spread his hands and thought: "I asked you to cooperate 'last time', but the result was not good."
"Then why are you looking for me now?"
"It's still for profit."
Seeing that Jason was about to get angry, Zhou Qingfeng pointed to the children left outside the carriage, "It's not difficult to pick some good talents among the refugees, but it's impossible to hope that they will be healthy, lively, and smart. Let's restore mutual trust from this point first.
.”
Jason is a wizard, not a priest. He may not be short of money, but he cannot have as many resources as Zhou Qingfeng and give holy water to the refugees like a drink. In fact, ordinary wizards are facing a shortage of supplies.
Because the entire alien world has low productivity.
The carriage carriage was designed as a locker under the seat. Zhou Qingfeng opened it and found a few bottles of holy water inside. This thing is different from magic potions. Items created by magic cannot be stored for a long time. Once they are produced and used, they will expire after one day.
.
Jason took the holy water and asked suspiciously: "Victor, what do you want?"
"I remember you once said that your family is in business, and I want grain, cloth and medicinal materials. You know that I can provide many goods, and the payment method is up to you."
"Food prices are very expensive now."
"Holy water is more expensive."
Jason grabbed a few bottles of holy water and got off the carriage. He had spotted several prospects among the refugees who were sold into slavery, but they all had to be abandoned due to their physical condition. With the holy water that can eliminate diseases and improve physical fitness, things have turned around.
.
About half an hour later, Jason brought back five children of different ages and ordered his attendants to take them back to the city to freshen up. His attitude was much better now, and he finally smiled when he saw Zhou Qingfeng again.
meaning.
Back in the car, Jason cursed bitterly: "Victor, sometimes I'm really afraid of you. You can always find the weaknesses of others and make people have to cooperate with you.
When you were in the Black Forest, you deceived and coaxed a group of people to support you. But most of the people who supported you did not end well. Luke, Fei Zhe, An Tai, it seems that only Naer is still alive."
"Stop talking nonsense. Todd, Rubio, Wilson, Inisha, and you, those are not living a good life. Some of the people who died were unlucky, and some were too ambitious. Don't blame me for everything."
Zhou Qingfeng sneered and denied.
Jason asked seriously: "I don't blame you for your cooperation with my teacher for profit. But I just want to know, with my teacher's stinginess and cunningness, how could he cooperate with you?"
"It's also about profit. Recently, Fabbro sold a batch of excellent quality magic potions in the city. I provided him with advanced alchemy equipment. Do you want it?"
"When did you become an alchemist?"
"Do you still remember the abyss plane stone and that beautiful succubus you gave me?"
"Ah..., damn it. What you did makes me want to make a deal with those devils."