Salin took the gold coins and put on the robe Jason prepared for him. wWw、QUaNbEn-xIAoShUO、COmThis robe is not tailor-made. Salin is eating well now, but after all, he is only 12 years old and his body is still not tall. Trim off the hem of this robe, but it still doesn't fit well enough.
Now he has 6 gold coins, which is a lot of money. He could not spend so much in a year before.
The city of Ceylon remained unchanged, and the lazy soldiers at the city gate did not even look at Salin. Although he had not been here for half a year, the soldiers still knew this little beggar. Collect city taxes from beggars? If other cities find out, they will laugh to death.
Salin walked along the road and came to a restaurant. He was not in a hurry to go to the grain store because it was still early anyway. When he had no money, he always wanted to eat here once. Now that he has six gold coins, he can finally realize his dream.
The restaurant occupies a large area, and there is a yard on the right where carriages are parked. Although the city of Ceylon is no longer what it used to be, there are still a few nobles and businessmen. Skochina was founded on commerce, and the traces of the four major trading houses are all over the Mers continent. The city of Ceylon is also a port city. Even if it declines, it is still a centipede that will not die.
The business of this restaurant is very good, and most of the wealthy people in Ceylon City choose to treat guests here.
Salin now knew how to read. He looked up at the plaque. On the plaque at the main entrance, there was a line of words written in Mersi language - The Whale of Ceylon.
When the city of Ceylon was still prosperous, the restaurant's best specialty was whale meat. Now that there are fewer fishermen willing to go out to sea to hunt whales, the restaurant hired a chef from the Qin Yin Empire to support the scene. However, this centuries-old plaque has not been replaced. If you are willing to spend enough gold coins, there are still fishermen willing to risk their lives to go out to sea.
Salin couldn't afford whale meat, but he couldn't order two dishes on the first floor for two silver coins.
He walked into the Whale of Ceylon and found an empty seat and sat down. Unexpectedly, when the waiter saw him, he ran all the way to the table and shouted at him: "Beggars, get out quickly, there is nothing for you to eat here."
Salin was so angry that his whole face turned red. He used to be a beggar, but now he is a magic apprentice. Even an apprentice should have his own dignity. He took out a gold coin from his pocket, slapped it on the table, squinted at the waiter, and asked, "Who is the beggar?"
The waiter was stunned for a moment, then immediately put on a smile, nodded and said: "Hey, Master, I got the wrong person. Yesterday there was a boy who refused to pay for his meal, and it was definitely not you. Don't argue with me, I will give it to you right now." Get the menu."
He was afraid that Salin would say something else, so he turned around and left. Although Salin was still angry, the waiter had already apologized, and he felt like a nouveau riche, so it would be boring to cause trouble again.
At this time, several people came downstairs, but Salin didn't notice. The leader was a fat businessman. Next to him was the servant who kicked him and almost killed him.
The businessman was stunned when he saw Salin, especially the gold coins placed on Salin's table. They were clearly Scotia's oak gold coins and were genuine.
The businessman calmly left the Whale of Ceylon and walked out of the gate. Then he said to the servant beside him: "The boy just now seems to be the unlucky guy of the Metatrin family. Why is he still alive?"
"Master, I'm surprised too. Normally, no one would help him. This kid should have starved to death. Just now I seemed to see gold coins." The servant replied with a low eyebrow.
"It's strange. He is a beggar. Where did he get the gold coins?"
"Master, I heard that a gang of thieves broke out in the city and took in a few children. Do you think it is..."
"It doesn't matter what he is, Chongzi. Go to the City Health Department, call a few soldiers, and tell him that we have lost the money. Catch this kid and kill him quickly. Take a gold coin and say so..." The businessman said carefully. He warned, and then turned around and entered the Whale of Ceylon with several other servants.
Salin didn't know that disaster was about to happen. He ordered two dishes, both of which were not expensive. Together they cost less than two silver coins. He was still young and didn't dare to drink, so he asked for a pot of tea and drank it happily. Now he also felt that his dress was not suitable for the Whale of Ceylon. The diners he saw were all well-dressed, and some were even wearing clothes cut from Qin Yin Empire silk satin.
His robe seemed to have been picked up, no wonder the waiter wanted to blow it out. When you have money, you must buy a decent set of clothes so as not to be looked down upon by others.
Salin's first dish had just been served. Before he picked up his knife and fork, four soldiers rushed in from outside the door. They held him down and put him in chains without saying a word.
"What are you doing!" Salin was shocked and angry. He was held down tightly and could not resist at all.
"What are you doing? Boy, you have committed a crime and you dare to eat here, take it back!" The soldiers who arrested people were like wolves and tigers. They were from the City Health Department and were responsible for the security of Ceylon City. They had never been very successful. Today, someone suddenly reported the crime. Whether it's true or not, I actually got a gold coin first. I haven't seen such a transaction in two years.
"Fart!" Salin's face was pressed against the hard table, and he was a little confused. He thought he had done nothing and struggled to resist. A soldier from the City Health Department raised his leg and kicked Salin in the ribs.
"Ouch!"
Saleen made an inhuman sound. The kick was so harsh that cracks appeared on his bones. What's even worse is that this kick reminded him of the days when he was a beggar. At first, I was kicked and beaten randomly, and I didn't feel anything wrong when I was injured. But now, Salin felt humiliated. He turned his head and spat hard on the other soldier's face.
This mouthful of phlegm was replaced by a fistful of fists and kicks, and the ferocious soldier simply used an iron chain to strangle Salin's mouth. Four soldiers locked up Salin and dragged him out of the door. The businessman followed him out furtively. The waiter chased him out and shouted, "Sir, that person hasn't paid yet."
The soldier laughed and said, "His money was stolen. Do you want the stolen money?"
"Don't dare, don't dare." The waiter said nothing, shouting in his heart that it was bad luck. I shouldn't have entertained this guy if he wasn't dressed right. I'm afraid the meal will be deducted from his salary. Damn it, I’ve been working for more than half a month in vain! He quickly turned around and took the dishes on the table back, and ran to the kitchen again, hoping that he would save the second dish before it was cooked.
Salin was taken back to the city health department and was thrown directly into the dungeon without being interrogated.
Salin regained some strength and banged on the iron fence desperately, shouting: "Why are you arresting me!"
The four soldiers turned back and said with a smile: "If you don't tell me, I have forgotten that you have stolen money on your body, and it hasn't been searched yet."
"This money is mine!" Salin was confiscated of six gold coins and could not resist.
"It's ours now." The soldier locked the iron door and didn't care what Salin shouted. I didn’t even hear the key words in Salin’s hoarse voice—my teacher is a magician! In fact, even if they heard it, these soldiers didn't believe it. Who is the magician? How could he want this beggar to be his student? Even the city lord has no chance to invite a magician back.
Only now did Salin become truly scared. He was even a little desperate. He still didn't know what was happening. Jason often didn't go out for more than ten days and didn't eat the meals he prepared once a week.
There was darkness in the dungeon, and Salin became more and more frightened. He opened his mouth, not knowing what to shout. The pain on his face was abnormal, especially in the lower jaw. The bones might have been cracked, and his lips were swollen. Salin felt his eyes moist, but he endured it.
I am already a magic apprentice, I can’t cry anymore, never!
As night fell, the city of Ceylon fell silent and the city gates were closed. Under the moonlight, a figure quickly approached the city gate at an alarming speed. The man came to the city gate, frowned, flapped his arms, and a pair of wing-like things spread out behind him. He flew into the air, crossed the city wall, and fell into the city.
The patrolling soldiers spotted the figure and shouted: "Who is it!"
The man ignored him, spread out his figure in the moonlight, and disappeared at the end of the street like a flash of smoke. The man soon arrived at the City Health Department and stopped. Under the moonlight, the gray magic robe looked extremely mysterious, as if smoke surrounded him. This man is none other than Jason Statham. He put a magic mark on Salin's body. When Salin didn't go back, Jason knew something was wrong and immediately followed the magic mark's prompts and came to Ceylon City.
Magic marks can guide the magician in the direction. Even if Salin is imprisoned underground, this will not trouble Jason. He raised his hand and shot out a fireball, blasting open the door of the City Health Department and walked in proudly.
"Who..." The soldier on duty only shouted half a word before Jason grabbed his collar and lifted it up. The body of a fifth-level magician is extremely strong, and even an ordinary swordsman would find it difficult to fight against him.
"Where is the child captured today? Take me there." Jason's voice was cold, not at all as kind as when he faced Salin.
"What child?"
Jason pulled the soldier's face closer, stared into his eyes and said, "Take me to where the prisoners are held and call all of you."
The soldier was stunned. He saw a devil in the eyes of the middle-aged man who was holding him. He was sticking his tongue out of the black eyes and wrapping it around his neck, making it difficult for him to breathe. His legs went weak, foaming at the mouth, and he collapsed on the ground. Jason frowned. He had overused the shock technique. This soldier was a junior swordsman at best and couldn't bear it.
Jason simply followed the prompts of the magic mark, found his way to the dungeon, and cast the lighting spell, making the dungeon full of light. Salin saw Jason suddenly appear, clutching the iron railing tightly with both hands, speechless. His voice was almost completely mute.
When Jason made such a fuss, soldiers on duty blocked the dungeon exit. A soldier shouted loudly: "The bold thief dares to rob the prison, put down your weapons immediately!"
What else was he going to say? Another discerning soldier pointed at the glowing dungeon and stammered: "It seems... it seems..."
"Magic? Are you kidding!"
"It really is, look!"
Jason ignored these people. He held the lock with one hand and pulled it gently, and the lock opened by itself. Salin pushed open the iron door, rushed out, and almost threw himself into Jason's arms. His lips moved a few times, and he couldn't even hear the sounds coming from his throat.
"Who caught my student here?" Jason asked expressionlessly.
The soldiers looked at each other and did not dare to answer. Some people are scolding their mother in their heart, thinking that the bastard caused the trouble, do they think they will live longer? He actually caught the magician's student.
"If no one knows..." Jason didn't say much. He stretched out his hand and a fireball appeared in his palm, floating quietly in his palm. Fireball is only a first-level magic, but if you want to trigger it without firing it, you need at least the strength of a fourth-level magician. But for these ordinary soldiers, magicians of several levels cannot afford to offend them.
"Big, big, big, big, sir, don't get angry, I'll find it for you right now." A soldier was smart and turned around and ran out.
Jason's face was as heavy as water. He pulled Salin out of the dungeon and went directly to the main hall of the City Health Department, where he sat down.