The great scholar Suradi asked the first question to Richard: "Boy Richard, you must be very idle and bored at ordinary times, so you keep adding up these numbers and calculating, right?"
"Forehead… "
"Actually, you can find some interesting things to do, really, such as meeting beautiful girls. In fact, my granddaughter Heidi is pretty good. If you want, I can let you have a good chat. Well, as long as you can Accept the cats she has.
Anyway, I really hate cats. Their evil aura, ugly facial features, cold temperament, and lazy behavior all make me extremely disgusted. Hum, if it weren't for the fact that I couldn't stand Heidi's coquettishness, I would have driven all the cats out long ago. "
“…”
The great scholar Surades asked a second question: "By the way, Richard, regarding the number problem you mentioned, does the so-called Licrel number really exist? What is the smallest one?"
"196."
"Um..." After hearing Richard's simple answer, the scholar was silent for a while, then shook his head and sighed, "It seems... you are really boring, alas." There was a look on his face that said, "You're not." "Save" expression.
Richard: "..."
Although the great scholar Surates kept sighing, it did not stop him from picking up a quill and quickly writing the numbers on the papyrus scroll. For a moment, Surades felt that he was in good health physically and mentally, and he could already declare victory before the battle with his old friend Yadoud really started.
After writing down the number, Sullaidi picked up the tea cup and drank the tea in one gulp. Then he noticed that the tea was cold, tilted his head and shouted to the outside of the study: "Heidi, make a cup... uh, two new cups of tea are brought in!"
"I know, Grandpa." The girl Heidi responded outside and quickly went to do it.
The great scholar Surades sat back in his seat and asked Richard to sit down as well. At this moment, he finally thought of serious matters and asked Richard: "Boy Richard, you came to me this time. I haven't asked you what you have." What's going on? By the way, what do you want to do?"
"..." After being speechless for a moment, Richard spoke up and said politely, "Grand Bachelor Sucrates, it's like this. Before, I asked you about the markings on the back of the book "My Autobiography - Moratos".
You tell me, that is the mark of the former Black Spirit Empire, indicating that the books were handed down from the Black Spirit Empire era. If I want to get more related books, research and mark related things, I can go to the auction and check it out.
Then you gave me an invitation ticket for the auction, allowing me to successfully participate in the auction. For this, I would like to express my gratitude.
But... At the auction, although the books did appear, they were auctioned off by others at a high price. I am now thinking, is there any place other than auctions where I can find books handed down from the Black Spirit Empire? "
"Uh, this..." The great scholar Suradi squinted his eyes after hearing the words and fell into deep thought. After a long time, he raised his eyelids and said in deep thought, "There is indeed such a place..."
"There is such a place in White Rock City." The great scholar Suradi whispered, "You can find anything you want there, whether it is illegal, dirty, sinful, precious, or anything else. Kind of.
It's a place full of barbarism and crime, chaos and disorder, but it has its own set of rules. If you really want to get books about the Black Spirit Empire from somewhere other than auctions, that's where to look. "
"Is it... a black market?" Richard's eyebrows moved.
"It can be considered a black market." University scholar Suradi said, "Of course, more people call it an underground market."
"Underground market?" Richard raised his eyebrows.
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Underground market.
The underground market, as the name suggests, is a trading market developed and hidden in a building underground. For safety and other reasons, it is not always open and is generally open only every three days.
And every time it is opened, it will cause carnival among many people, whether it is sellers or buyers.
Sellers with many scarce resources will set up small stalls in large underground markets, or move into rented shops in the market, and try their best to attract customers to buy.
Numerous buyers are like butterflies smelling the aroma of nectar, or like sharks smelling the smell of fresh blood. They come from all directions, trying to buy what they want most at the lowest price. However, in most cases, it backfires.
But no matter what, the underground market is an extremely lively place in Baishi City.
While it is lively, it also comes with danger.
It is not under the jurisdiction of the White Rock Tower Wizards Association, or it could be said that the White Rock Tower Wizards Association has some considerations and does not want to interfere with this kind of place where various interests are mixed and let it develop.
Therefore, in it, everyone may be a hunter or a prey.
With a lot of money, if you don't have the corresponding strength to protect yourself, it is very likely that it will be robbed in minutes, and your life will be lost.
If you are strong, you can do some business without capital and make huge profits. But always keep your eyes open to avoid encountering powerful tigers disguised as harmless lambs. In that case, not only will you not be able to eat meat, but you will also break your teeth and bleed profusely.
In short, the underground market is a place where opportunities and dangers coexist.
"Da da da… "
Richard walked in the large underground market, his eyes flashing slightly as he looked at the densely packed stalls, shops one after another, the bustling crowds, and the malicious bullies in the corners. He was a little uncomfortable with the excessive noise, but he still remained calm and walked forward, his eyes scanning the surroundings, looking for something.
After walking a few dozen meters, Richard suddenly heard a familiar voice.
Stopping, Richard turned to look at a small and pitiful stall next to him, and saw a short man like a winter melon, waving a pair of stubby hands, talking to a person in front of his stall - not Alex, Or who is it
Richard was a little surprised, he really didn't expect Alex to come here.
At this time, Alex obviously didn't notice him. He was concentrating on bargaining with the customers in front of him. Holding a bottle of light golden potion tightly in his hand, he shouted: "
3 inferior crystal coins? Damn it, old man, are you buying sugar water? Let me tell you, this is the real potion prepared by the White Rock Tower Academy Potion Master. If his direct students had not stolen it at the risk of being beaten to death, there would be no place to buy it.
The effect of this medicine is far beyond your imagination. After one sip, you will be powerful. After two sips, you will be even more powerful. After three sips, you will be even more powerful! In short... just be powerful! As long as you drink it, no matter what kind of enemy you encounter, you can defeat it with just one punch.
And you think you can buy such a magical potion for three low-grade crystal coins? impossible!
What, your friend used three low-grade crystal coins to buy it from me before? Ha, old man, this is fake, yes, this must be fake! Let me tell you, the sales of my potion are so popular that in this big market, people often pretend to be me to sell some inferior potions. Your friend must have been deceived.
Let me tell you, this real potion is stronger than those inferior potions. If I sell you a bottle of five inferior crystal coins, you really won’t lose at all!
What? Why am I talking so loudly to you? What's wrong with me talking loudly to you, it means that what I say is the truth! What? Why am I not afraid of you? Why am I afraid of you? Haven’t you understood the effect of this mysterious potion
If you dare to attack me, I'll drink a bottle of potion and punch you so hard that your mother won't recognize you. Drink two bottles of potion and punch you to death! Drink three bottles of potion and punch you until your head explodes! And if you drink all the medicine and I punch you, you won’t even be able to find a piece of meat. Believe it or not!
Phew, let me tell you one last time, five inferior crystal coins per bottle, if you want to buy it or not, get out! Don't block the next person who wants to buy. Didn't you see a lot of people queuing up behind you? Well, they are just passing by. I misunderstood you. You better move on. In short, do you want to buy it or not? ! "
Richard saw that after Alex's "crazy bombardment", the person who wanted to bargain could obviously not bear it, so he obediently took out five low-grade crystal coins and threw them to Alex, and took a bottle of "Spar" "Da Warrior Potion" is gone.
After the potion buyer left, Richard walked near Alex's stall and heard Alex muttering in a low voice: "Damn, I was scared to death. I really thought I was going to be robbed just now, that one." I can kneel down and beg for mercy. Fortunately, he is a coward without courage.
Having said that, this coward is pretty good. If you get a few more, I will make a lot of money. I have to ask Mrs. Amanda to reward me tonight, tsk tsk..."
After hearing this, Richard shook his head and pretended not to notice Alex's presence at all, so as not to delay Alex's money-making career, and continued walking forward.
He walked to a corner of the big market and stopped in front of a shop that looked extremely shabby. Richard looked at the door of the shop, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said to himself: "According to what Surades said, it should be here. Well, it is here."