Chapter three hundred and eighty ninth happy transaction
The speaker stood up from a corner of the counter and smiled at everyone.
In fact, if you look closely, you will know that the young man's description is not quite correct - it should be said that although there are no wrinkles on his face, the calm demeanor of this man wearing a half-robe favored by businessmen is already transcendent.
The impetuousness of young people.
"These gems are refined by a magician. Not only do they have a long communication distance, but they also don't require much magic power. Even ordinary people can use them with ease with a little training. If you buy them, then even if they are
Two people hundreds of miles apart can still exchange information and determine each other's situation."
He walked out of the counter, glanced at everyone calmly, and then showed a business-like smile: "If you have someone you like, then this is the best prop to promote your relationship."
"What's the price?" Edward raised his eyebrows as his eyes fell on a purple-patterned silk scarf on his collar.
"A set of two, each set is sold for one hundred platinum coins. Of course, you can also choose communication between multiple people, but in that case, each one will cost an additional fifty platinum coins. As for rings, sleeves
For each buckle or brooch holder, we will give you a set for free.”
"That's right." Edward nodded, noncommittal.
It's just that the invisible power in the air trembled slightly and then disappeared.
In the shadow of the hood, Edward narrowed his eyes slightly.
There is something strange about the aura exuding from this character... The magic network around him flows slightly. It seems that he has some research on magic, but it is just a very ordinary level. He can only meet the standard requirements of an apprentice, which is in line with him.
Identity - After all, it is impossible to run a shop related to magic items without any research at all.
Only those with a keen mental perception like a psion can notice that small difference - the vibration of the magic network is a bit stagnant and not flexible. It seems that it has been suppressed by some special method and turned into this.
What's more, the psychic found that he couldn't see through this guy's thinking... His body was simply decorated, and there was no trace of magic. So he was obviously very accomplished in the exercise of mental power, and at least he should be a...
Officially, no, maybe even a high-level mage can have such mental power.
This made him notice in his mind.
However, this is not a very strange thing... Everyone has his own secrets, but there is no need to explore them one by one.
After walking a few steps into the store, he reached out and picked up a roll of sheepskin on the shelf inside. But when he unfolded it, Edward couldn't help but praise it.
This sheepskin scroll is about an arm's length and is beautifully made. There are three or four pictures drawn on it. It depicts the front, back and some details of the armor in detail. The painting is exquisite, and each armor page is clearly outlined.
, but it is one of the most exquisitely drawn things that Edward has seen since he came to this world, even surpassing the monster illustrations he had seen in the magic academy.
"Our shop also accepts customization of various armors and weapons, but due to cost issues, there are very few in stock... But these armors are all fine products forged by dwarf masters, and they are guaranteed to be worth the money."
The young clerk’s eyes lit up and he introduced: “We have
Our own unique pipeline can contact a dwarf tribe in the Yunwu Mountain Peak. However, because of the long distance, the forging process from customization to pickup will take longer. Of course, if you can pay a separate transmission fee, we will also
Can be shipped as soon as possible.”
"Yeah?"
Edward flipped through it and found that there were more than ten kinds of finished products, and they were also marked with various enchanting effects, such as illusion, spell resistance, darkness, slippery... Weapons also had sharp blades, explosive flames, ice freezes and electric storms.
, even blood light and the like. There are all kinds of them, and they are quite complicated.
But in response to that introduction, the psion just smiled noncommittally.
The dwarves are very good at forging exquisite weapons, armor and accessories, and there are many famous forging masters among them. Therefore, when many merchants sell some higher-end weapons and armor, they often add a "dwarven product" brand to promote it.
high
Price. However, as a scion of a blacksmith family, he also possesses a soul that is well versed in the relationship between technology and productivity. There happens to be a pure-blood dwarf in the territory, so Edward naturally has to learn more about the legendary dwarf's forging technology.
of.
And the answer Baroque Ye Yu gave him was equally clear - the real dwarf forging method must rely on high temperature. The dwarves on the surface often carve out huge furnaces as big as small towns in the mountain rocks, using the wind from the mountain peaks.
Pressure increases the temperature of coal and coke to incredible levels, while their evil relatives far underground rely on deeper natural geothermal heat. Without calcination at these two temperatures, there is no way to talk about any forging method.
As for buying? Dwarves are conservative, xenophobic, somewhat greedy, and have innate prejudices against humans. Therefore, it is difficult for the fine products made by real dwarf master craftsmen to be leaked to the human world.
Of course, it is difficult, but it is not impossible. After all, the history of civilization in this world has advanced for tens of thousands of years, and the time that humans and dwarves have coexisted may have exceeded tens of thousands of years. The works of dwarves have still flowed into the hands of humans to some extent.
I gave some, just saying that I can order them, which is not very realistic.
In other words, most of these gadgets are forged, and even if they are made by dwarves, they are still inferior.
"Of course, Mr. Mage, you may not be able to use such armor. However, customizing one for your guards can also enhance their protective capabilities." Seeing that he didn't buy it, the clerk didn't look angry either.
, just changed the angle of introduction: "
Our store also has some light armors specially made for spellcasters and ladies. They are made of fine basilisk skin, which is light and close to the body and tougher than iron. If you need it, you can also add mithril silk to it.
It can double the protective capabilities.”
"Oh? Basilisk skin?"
"Yes, this is something that an adventurous team hunted in the empire. We bought a few pieces at a high price in our store. We tanned them using secret methods. Although the quantity is not large, it is enough to make a few pieces of leather armor, just because there is no one.
I can come up with a suitable price, so I have been delaying it until now." The shop owner reached out and took out a small sample from a cabinet and handed it to Edward.
Edward raised his eyebrows.
It seems that this small shop is quite promising. Monsters like basilisks have dragon blood. Although its protective effect is not as good as dragon skin, it is said to be very thick and smooth. It looks like polished steel.
However, the activity range of the snake lizard is only in the dense forest and swamp. Legend has it that there is one deep in the Whispering Forest. Even an experienced hunter like Edward has only seen its fallen scales, and the one in the opponent's hand has scales on it.
The traces are still there, and it really doesn’t look like it’s fake.
"Eh. Is this good?" Lisa's voice interrupted the conversation between the two. She picked up a small box from the shelf and shook it at the clerk: "How much does this cost?"
"Uh-huh?"
His eyes fell on Miss Lisa, and the clerk's expression changed greatly. It seemed that the thing was quite valuable: "This one, um. The price is three hundred... um, platinum coins. This lady."
"What did you say?"
Platinum coins are not gold coins. Three thousand gold coins are enough to cost the price of an exquisite full-body armor. Even the half-elf lady had her eyes widened in front of this value. She subconsciously took a closer look at her hand.
"You...this is obviously a fraud! Three thousand gold coins. Even if it is powder ground from pearls to use as face powder, it is enough to buy several cars!"
"Lisa, don't be ridiculous."
Edward frowned and stopped the eldest lady from messing around: "That's a magic item, of course it's different from ordinary ones."
"This... yes, this mage has a keen eye. This is an out-and-out magic item, and it is also sold exclusively in our store. It is Delian Gley's makeup box. This is a person who has some connections with our store.
The high-level mage made improvements to the designs of magic items found in ancient documents."
The 'clerk' coughed lightly and put on his business-like smile again: "The reason why it is more expensive is because all the items in here, including all the powders, lip glosses, mascara, etc., are inexhaustible.
, and even if the items inside are accidentally lost, as long as you still hold this cosmetic box, these items can be returned to it within three to five days, guaranteed to be intact, even if they are damaged, they can
Gradually it is getting back to full health.”
"Really, that's great... Edward, give me the money! I want this!" It was a brief introduction, but I have to say it was enough - the eldest lady suddenly turned from anger to joy.
Edward had no choice but to smile bitterly and took the box from her hand.
On the surface, this is just an exquisite wooden box the size of two palms, but when you open it, you will find that there are three layers, including small powder puffs, brushes, and paintbrushes. Among them, powders and things similar to eye shadow are divided into four colors.
, it seems that it can be mixed, and the ointment-like lipstick also comes in six styles. Although each one is not big, the metal performance is etched with subtle patterns, which is extremely delicate, making people happy at first sight.
Or, as long as a world is divided into male and female intelligent creatures, cosmetics will be an inevitable product of civilization evolution.
Even in this continent... Although the chemical industry is underdeveloped, as far as Edward knows, there are common equipment for women such as eye shadow, lipstick, blush, mascara, etc. There are many of them. But most of them are magic items.
Or it is a magic synthesis item, which is very valuable. Only the nobles who are really rich and free can use it to beautify themselves, while commoners can only buy some low-quality rice powder, lead powder, and dyes such as plant petals.
Just to beautify yourself.
However, if this thing is given to a woman, it is an all-purpose gift. Unfortunately, it seems that it is not suitable for Claudia and her teacher. Although both of them are outstanding beauties, when it comes to beautification,
I know they can't be good at their own way.
"So, is this also a limited edition product?" He asked, sighing for his wallet.
"No, although the quantity is not large, we can make this."
"So, if I buy six or seven, what price can you give me?"
"Then... one hundred and fifty platinum coins each. Because the quantity you want is large, this is the minimum price. Moreover, I can pay it in cash, but if you have any requirements for the outer shell or the inner style...
"
"Okay, although I am new to your place. But it seems that I have really found a good place. Has it been open for a long time?" Edward nodded: "Speaking of which, you and the city lord, or
Do you know any of the nobles in the city?"
"Thank you for your compliment, our store is just a small operation. It is not a well-known place in Gushan City. Although it has been open for ten years, it does not have much contact with the nobles in the city.
It really makes you laugh."
"Yeah?"
Edward's eyes flashed.
Six makeup boxes were quickly brought up. Edward rummaged through them, took one out, and stuffed it into the hands of the young nobleman aside: "This is for you... take it as a gift, it must be good.
.”
"What? This... this is not possible. Chief Apprentice, this is too expensive..." Willian was stunned and subconsciously declined... One hundred and fifty platinum coins, this money is not much, but it is definitely not
Young Master, he and the apprentice chief had only met each other a few times. This gift was obviously too expensive.
"It's just the cost of copying a five-ring spell. It's less than half of the admission fee... How about this? Just think of it as a thank you gift for what happened last night."
Edward smiled and pushed back his hand. The half-elf lady on the side immediately began to boo in fear of causing chaos in the world: "That's right, that's right, what is that Willian? Just take it if he gives it to you. This guy is
Some of them are money. Just buying food for the residents cost more than two to three thousand platinum coins! Oh, by the way. That one, Ryan, you have been staring at it for a long time, do you want it too?"
"Ah? I didn't..." Little Ryan, who was innocently involved, was suddenly shocked. He had indeed stared at the makeup box for a long time, but the cost was beyond what he, a run-down nobleman who had lost his family, could afford, so he
I can only deny it.
"You want it too?" Shaking his head helplessly, the psychic turned his gaze and looked at the little nobleman and the little half-elf girl beside him: "Oh, I understand, she wants it, right?"
"No, no, no, it's not...that, Sharina doesn't want this...she shouldn't be able to use it for the time being..."
"Oh, Serena?"
"No, no, I mean, I mean Miss Salina doesn't want this." She asked with a half-smile, which made the young noble notice the problem revealed in his title, and his face instantly turned red to his neck.
But even though he denied it repeatedly, he couldn't help but steal a glance at the half-elf girl beside him. After confirming that the latter was just standing silently with her head bowed, he continued: "But, but, Mr. Edward, you know, my sister...she
...I'm still very interested in this kind of thing. But of course, I'm just interested. For me, this is too... too expensive. It's not necessary."
"Hey, you are a son of a noble. Do you want to save this small amount of money? Since you want them all, just buy two and then use the thing you have to pay back. Anyway, that is very valuable, isn't it...
…”
"This...this won't work, this can't be replaced..."
"Forget it, get another one to make up the whole number. Add ten communication gems. That's it, how about one thousand two hundred platinum coins?" Edward shook his head, let the poor little guy go, and turned to that
shop owners:
"Here, my guest, you made a mistake. It's one thousand three hundred..."
"But, can't we give you another discount?"
"This... I'm sorry, Your Excellency, this is the most sincerity I can show. We..." the middle-aged man's face changed, "Well, you can choose some more things. If the price is right, then our store
You can choose to give it as a gift, what do you think?"
"Is that so? But you don't have anything I need here..." Edward turned his eyes boredly and picked at random things in the store.
In fact, the things on display in this shop are pretty good, but the rest are not too eye-catching - after all, the customers here are rarely big shots who spend a lot of money, so these things that can serve ordinary people are just that.
That's enough.
After choosing for a long time, he grabbed something in the corner of the store.
This is a palm-sized holy statue, carved into the shape of a heroic woman standing quietly with a sword. The statue glows slightly, as if it has a magical effect. The label hanging on it is six hundred gold coins.
"Then this is it." Edward grabbed it and said,
"This... okay." The middle-aged man gritted his teeth.
This thing is a statue of the goddess of war called the Red Knight, a magic item. However, even if this kind of statue is infused with magic, it usually only protects people who believe in such gods. Therefore, for ordinary people,
This is just a decoration... and the whole thing is made of a dark smoked crystal. It is smooth and delicate, and the carving is very good, but it cannot hide some subtle scratches on it, which makes it poor in appearance.
Downwind.
As a result, a contract was quickly signed.
"So, the deal is established? Isn't it?" Edward shook the contract and smiled.
"Yes, a pleasant transaction." The middle-aged man also smiled.
But the smile immediately stiffened...
The psychic warlock squeezed gently in his hand, and the statue in his hand clicked and shattered into dozens of pieces. The crystal crystal fell from his hand, revealing a bright heartwood inside...
...Only about the length of a finger, the main body with three rings carved out is in the shape of a cylinder. The top ring has crescent-like spikes and a shimmering metal ball head. It is a bit abstract, but its appearance is shimmering with mithril.
The unique luster of the product.
When the outer layer of crystal cracked, the originally dim magical aura suddenly brightened up, and Edward had to blink his eyes to free his vision from that influence.
Edward smiled slightly and put it into his pocket, while the other fine gold chess piece that had been placed there finally settled down and trembled slightly as if excited.
The magical aura flickered in his eyes, and the boss's face changed continuously. He obviously did not expect that the things he sold had such a value. Even if he could not distinguish it carefully, the intensity of this magical aura was needless to say.
Doubtful, it is enough to prove how powerful a magic item it is.
But in the end, he just sighed and said with a forced smile: "Congratulations, you have obtained a powerful magic item."