Almighty Alchemist

The epee in front of him is about seven fingers wide and two and a half fingers thick. It is inserted into the knife holder, and its length can reach the waist and abdomen of an adult. It can be said to be heavy and big.

On the hilt of the heavy sword, there is engraved a wind spirit magic circle, once this magic circle is activated, it can make the weight of the heavy sword lighter. There were a few small buttons on the blade, Xiu Yi waved it casually, and could clearly hear the sharp whistling of the wind passing through the holes.

This is the common practice of warriors, because some warriors' grudges can emit harsher sounds through these pores, and those with deep grudges can even directly attack the opponent's brain through strong sound waves, causing them to stun or even die.

There are also some exquisite patterns engraved on the body of the sword, but they are all decorations and have no special function, but this epee looks much more fancy because of it. Xiu Yi noticed that even the brocade box next to the epee used to put the sword was made of high-quality fragrant wood, inlaid with exquisite enamel mosaic paintings, and engraved with heroes from ancient myths and legends.

It's a good heavy sword, but it's a pity to lose this wind spirit circle. Xiu Yi said lightly.

After seeing Xiu Yi swinging the epee nonchalantly, the warrior next to him suddenly understood. Hearing what Xiu Yi said at this moment, he stepped forward and said, This wind spirit circle can make this sword lighter, isn't it great?

Xiu Yi said with a smile: The power of the epee lies in chopping, not piercing. Its weight itself is a way to increase the power of the attack. You are also a warrior, so you don't understand this truth?

The samurai laughed: That's true. Equipping the epee with a wind spirit circle is actually equivalent to weakening its slashing power. You can only use the samurai's own power, and you can no longer rely on the power of this sword.

The noble middle-aged man who came with the warrior said with a smile: This weapon is specially prepared for people like us who obviously don't know martial arts but want to show off. Some rich kids sometimes need to show their bravery and arrogance, and this kind of heavy sword is the best way to show it. As long as they activate the magic circle secretly, they will look like they are very powerful, and sometimes they can fool many ignorant girls.

The middle-aged aristocrat also spoke humorously, and he didn't mean to show off at all. Instead, he explained in a self-deprecating way why the epee had to be engraved with a magic circle of wind spirit, which made people feel good about him.

It's no wonder why this epee took such painstaking efforts to make a big fuss about the texture modification, even the sword box is so exquisite, its meaning itself is an ornament.

Seeing that Xiu Yi seemed to be interested in weapons and armor, the old man in the shop hurriedly said, If customers want to choose weapons, we still have some good stocks here.

Unexpectedly, Xiu Yi shook her head and said, No, I just like this epee. It's very good, and it's very suitable for me.

How do you sell this weapon? He asked the old man.

One hundred Kingwitts. The old man replied.

This is by no means a cheap price, after all, this weapon is sold to those uneducated dandies, and such people are usually the least short of money.

It's a pity, I don't have that much money with me. Huey sighed and shook her head.

This wasn't surprising, Huey was clearly hanging around in a playful manner, and no one would take hundreds of Kingwitts with them when they were hanging out. It seems that not many people will bring tens of thousands of cash when shopping, unless he is prepared to buy some high-priced items in advance.

At that time, Clarice said suddenly: Don't you still have those three bottles of medicine? Anyway, it's useless if you want them.

Clarice noticed that Huey gave her an appreciative look, obviously praising her well-timed interface.

Sure enough, the old man asked suspiciously: My guest, don't you mean that you don't plan to keep those potions?

Oh. Xiuyi replied casually: For me, these potions don't mean much. I learned my battle qi from my tutor. You know that young people are more impulsive in many cases, and sometimes there will be some friction between young people in different families. I have suffered in this regard, so I learned some warrior abilities, but that doesn't mean I will go to the battlefield, so I don't need them at all. So I can only use them to pay off the debt, oh, what a prodigal, he took out the most valuable things in the house, but only offset three hundred gold verts. Before my family knows these three bottles of medicine, I think I can dispose of them at will, anyway, I just need to return three hundred gold verts to the family.

Everyone understood Xiu Yi's meaning. Obviously, an epee that can be used to show off is more meaningful to him than a few bottles of top-quality potions. The old man understood why the other party was unwilling to reveal the producer's name.

Neither the party who sold the potion nor the noble boy in front of him wanted this matter to spread widely. For this noble boy, if his family knew that he secretly sold three bottles of top-notch potions to enrich himself, he might be severely punished for it.

The boy obviously didn't intend to tell the truth, but his love for the epee and his lack of cash gave him the idea to sell the potion immediately. This is really an excellent opportunity, the old man realized.

The middle-aged man smiled and said, I guess you must come from a very prominent family.

Xiu Yi said sternly: To do such a thing is to insult the reputation of the family no matter what. Please allow me to keep my family a secret.

Clarice was completely in admiration.

She finally understood why Xiu Yi had to act so hypocritically before.

This little liar, he really is a liar! He used his love for epee as a reason to tell a lie that he did not want to tell, and then used this lie to cover up the loopholes that could not reveal the producer, so that the store could buy his potion with peace of mind without worrying about the source of the potion. And it was the same lie that allowed Xiu Yi to keep her identity a secret without telling anyone who she was. He purposely displayed his aristocratic status, which made the people in the shop trust him more, but he couldn't confirm his identity.

Clarice remembered being told once that a simple lie combined with great acting could make a great deception. On the contrary, no matter how clever the deception is, it will only go bankrupt if it is not supported by wonderful acting skills.

This little liar obviously understands the truth, his lies are not very clever, the point is that he deduces everything so naturally.

First, he used the method of evaluating the potions to attract the attention of the people here, paying attention to his words, and then showed the potions to prove their value and effect but said they would not sell them, so as to arouse the desires in people's hearts, and finally showed his demeanor, showing his love for this epee, and I even helped him unintentionally. traces...

No wonder the bastard wanted to take himself with him.

Clarice couldn't imagine who this boy was? Not only does it have the top-notch potion, but it can also arrange a simple scam so perfectly...

Oh, this little liar is so good at deception, no wonder he was able to deceive his master so much, and finally managed to steal those alchemy items. Well, obviously, if the people in the store were to know the origin of these medicines, and based on their connections, they might be able to get in touch with the businessman named Killeri, and finally expose the fact that the young man was in Fragrant Leaf City.

Clarice finally realized one thing: this handsome young man had matured mentally far beyond her expectation. He is not only proficient in business, but also familiar with people's hearts. Although he is not yet sixteen years old, in fact his thinking is far beyond the average adult.

At least he is much more mature than me, and he doesn't need to use superficial toughness to show himself. Clarice realized this with regret.

The next thing will be much easier. The old man in the shop took two of the potions, and the noble middle-aged man bought the bottle of rage potion for his warrior.

After getting an epee, Xiu Yi took Clarice away with a full load of two thousand Gold Witts.

Clarice's mood at this time has changed from the regret and annoyance of rejecting the three bottles of potions to the indignation and dissatisfaction when she lied to Xiu Yi.

You little liar, you pretended to be a nobleman to deceive and fool everyone. You stole these medicines, but you sold them to the shops openly. If your former owner found out that these medicines appeared in the shops, he would definitely pursue them. I will sue you to the city lord! Clarice gnashed her teeth and taught Xiu Yi.

I guess that's not what you really meant to say, Clarice, how much money do you need for me to gag you?

Clarice's eyes flashed with a charming brilliance: Oh, Fink, why have I never found you so cute?

Because you've only known me for less than twenty days, Clarice, now tell me how much money you want?

half.

It's impossible. I suggest you go and sue me. But before that, I will leave you first. Anyway, it's a life of escape, and it's no big deal to continue to escape.

That's one third. Clarice changed her words quickly.

Dream. Xiu Yi walked forward quickly.

Oh, one quarter, it can't be lower. From today on, you don't have to do anything in the regiment, and you don't have to repay the debts I owed before. You can stay with my girls until we arrive in Southwell Town together. Don't you think they are cute? Clarice chased after her and said temptingly.

Xiu Yi tilted his head and thought for a while: If I say that I won't give you any extra money except for the twenty-five Jinwitts, are you sure you will report me?

Clarice's expression froze for a moment.

Xiu Yi smiled and said, You are not as unscrupulous as you appear to be, Captain Clarice.

At that moment, the cunning disguise was removed, and Clarice shrugged helplessly and sighed: Okay, you won, it's strange, why did you believe that I would not report on you... Actually, I just wanted to borrow some money from you. Do you know how much I regret rejecting these medicines from you? You let me know that I am the biggest fool in the world.

I thought the advice I made last time would have solved your money problem.

Yes, but that can only help us rent a venue for a limited time. The song and dance troupe is too small and lacks some necessary props. The girls' costumes should have been changed long ago, but now they are being mended and used. We must not let others see. Kathy's family is very poor. She has to send a sum of money home every month to help her younger siblings; I have always longed to have a bracelet of my own, even the cheapest one. Oh, I am a very useless troupe leader, my girls have a very bad life, but I can't take good care of them. So if any of them want to leave, I will never stop... Your idea made the song and dance troupe live, but cut off the way for the girls. I want to compensate them. But I can't afford so much money now.

Her voice was a little low, and she was sobbing, and tears rolled in her eyes.

Huey laughed softly: Well, Captain Clarice, your tears touched me. I know you're telling the truth, but there's really no need to be so exaggerated... You're not as sad as you are. If you cry when you mention the situation of girls after such a long time, then you should have committed suicide long ago.

Clarice kicked Xiu Yi very dissatisfied, and looked at Xiu Yi with those teary eyes: At least you believe what I said, right?

Yes, I know you're not lying, but I'm not used to you who have always been strong and become so sentimental.

Acting is my job. Clarice said with a smile.

Only at this time, the head of the group will reveal her charming nature of a woman. Huey watched her carefully and realized that she was actually not very old. In her twenties, she must have suffered a lot to take on the burden of a song and dance troupe.

Huey put the bag containing 2,000 Gold Wittes in Clarice's hand.

Clarice hesitated: I don't need so much, and you have to use the money yourself.

Finish what you have to do, and then give me the rest.

The emotion in Clarice's eyes disappeared in a flash, and she ran towards the hotel with the money bag in her hand: I will return it to you! she yelled.

Looking at Clarice's figure who seemed to be running away desperately for fear of Xiu Yi's repentance, Xiu Yi couldn't help laughing again.

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Perhaps Clarice will never understand why Xiuyi still generously helps her after she treats Xiuyi like that.

Could it be that he took a fancy to his beauty? It doesn't look like that. Clarice could fully feel that the boy's heart was by no means as immature as his appearance, on the contrary, he had a kind of maturity that ordinary people could hardly match. Use two thousand Gold Wittes to win the smile of the beauty? Not even nobles can afford such luxury.

In fact, for Xiu Yi, the song and dance troupe is like a happy family. Although they can't get rid of negative feelings such as worries, sorrows, noises, etc., at least they don't have to struggle with conspiracy every day.

Yes, conspiracy.

Even if he left Purgatory Island, he only magnified the circle of conspiracy and struggle, but he did not break away from the life of conspiracy and intrigue, the hypocrisy and disguise, and the habit and way of life of serving in the dark and giving the enemy a fatal blow at any time.

Although to him, traveling the world is his goal and alchemy is his pursuit, the Lance Empire will never let him go.

He will not take the initiative to retaliate, but he will not hide around like a mouse, panicking day and night.

So this is destined to be a war, a forced counter-war. A war that does not require him to pursue, but will actively pursue him.

And from the moment he left Purgatory Island, the war had just begun.

As strong as his opponent is, that doesn't mean he can't fight back.

Not only did he want to resist, but he also wanted to let the Lance Empire see his resistance, be shocked by him, and be afraid of him. Just like a proud fighter, even if it is death, he must fight to the end.

At this point, Raschel was not wrong about him.

Even in an environment like Purgatory Island, how could it be possible for those who did not forget to fight back from the Jedi to disappear after leaving that purgatory world?

He wouldn't do that.

This is why he can tolerate Clarice blackmailing him. For him, at least Clarice is real, unpretentious, and does not need to be guarded against.

In this song and dance troupe, he can at least get the feeling of peaceful coexistence between people that he has not seen for a long time-even if it is very short.

Many things can only be understood when they are lost.

For Xiu Yi, this kind of peaceful relationship may be the most valuable, because he has lost it for too long.