The only candle flickered with a dim yellow flame, casting shadows on the walls of the living room.
Klein found a spot that was most convenient for him to escape from and looked around. He saw Eye of Wisdom with deep wrinkles on his cheeks and the chubby Apothecary.
Yes, after another comparison, although he's wearing an iron mask that covers half his face, I can basically confirm that he's the annoying man I met in the Rice Circus … Klein retracted his gaze and waited for the gathering to officially begin. The woman with the Artisan backing her was rather well-concealed, just like most of the participants. Therefore, he couldn't confirm if she had arrived before she spoke.
After a few minutes, Eye of Wisdom looked up at the mechanical clock on the wall and chuckled.
"Everyone's here today."
"Let's begin."
Before he could finish his sentence, the chubby Apothecary spoke first.
"I need a Beyonder creature for an experiment. It's best if it's a beast, and it's best if it's already subdued and not too dangerous."
A beast-type Beyonder creature? Klein was slightly touched when he heard that.
He recalled what the other party had said in the circus and how he seemed to be able to read the thoughts of beasts.
He's only an Apothecary, but he has such an ability and is even seeking to purchase a beast-type Beyonder creature. Yes, after I sold him the marrow crystal of the Spring of the Elves, he should've already gathered the ingredients and advanced … In other words, the Sequence after Apothecary is related to taming beasts? Klein made a guess based on the information he already knew.
At this moment, someone scoffed in response to the Apothecary.
"Who would keep a Beyonder creature by their side?"
"It's dangerous and easy to be discovered. Wouldn't it be more convenient and covert to kill it and preserve the Beyonder ingredients?"
Apothecary was never one to admit defeat in a verbal battle. He immediately chuckled.
He immediately chuckled and said, "What a foolish idea!"
"It's not like you can guarantee that the Beyonder ingredients on that Beyonder creature are exactly what you need and can be sold. You might as well tame it, drive it, and make it your helper to multiply your strength …"
As he spoke, his voice gradually softened, feeling as though he had revealed some important secrets.
Dogsh * t! Why can't I control my mouth!? The Apothecary slapped himself in his heart.
As expected … Klein nodded indiscernibly.
Without a doubt, the Apothecary's needs weren't met. Most of the participants here weren't High Sequence Beyonders, and they weren't people with prominent statuses in Baekeland. They were rather vigilant and were barely able to maintain themselves, so how could they be extravagant enough to rear a Beyonder creature?
More importantly, wild Transcendent creatures were often hostile to humans. Once they encountered one, it was either you or I who died. If one wanted to capture them alive, one needed a sufficiently powerful team or to crush the other party in terms of strength. Of course, one couldn't rule out the possibility that some Sequence Beyonders had special abilities that were suitable for such situations.
After a moment of disappointment, Apothecary coughed lightly.
"I've brought a lot of potions with me. You know the effects of these potions. If you want them, you can tell me when it's almost over."
Another potion that could heal injuries, strengthen oneself, and enhance that aspect of ability? Klein criticized in his heart. He chuckled and gave the other party an idea.
"You can buy a Sequence 9 formula, find the corresponding Beyonder ingredients, and concoct it into a potion to feed it to a beast you fancy. This way, you will have a Sequence 9 Beyonder creature, and you can continue to advance it through subsequent potions.
"Of course, the premise of all of this is that you have enough wealth and can deal with defective products that lose control."
The Apothecary was stunned for a few seconds before he said,
"How extravagant."
"It's already difficult enough for me to save money and find the Beyonder ingredients I need. There's a high chance that an animal will lose control after consuming a potion. It'll be very difficult to succeed if I don't do it a few more times."
"A person who can do this must have a mine or a bank."
Our Tarot's Miss Justice should be rearing a Beyonder creature … Klein suddenly felt his heart ache for the Apothecary.
If he really went all out to earn money, the Apothecary was definitely the type of Low-Sequence Beyonders who could easily amass large amounts of wealth. But the problem was that it was also easy for him to be targeted by the official Beyonders.
After a few more transactions were completed or failed, Klein heard a deliberately suppressed voice.
"I only brought one Beyonder weapon this time."
"There are 50 bullets with different effects. 20 of them are engraved with the marks and symbols of the Sun Domain, forming a complete charm. They can effectively purify ghost-type monsters and harm the more powerful wraiths and shadows. Therefore, they are called 'Purification Bullets'. There are also 20 bullets that target filthy and depraved creatures and are called 'Demon Hunting Bullets'. The other 10 bullets are more effective against evil monsters and are called 'Exorcism Bullets'. The effects can be maintained for 18 months or even longer."
"Fifty bullets for 500 pounds, or the Barbarian potion formula, along with a special revolver with a suitable caliber."
Indeed, he made a similar bullet according to my previous suggestion, but it looks more complicated than the average Beyonder weapon. It took him so long to make a set … Klein didn't give anyone a chance.
He directly said, "I have the Barbarian potion formula."
At this moment, a rather tall man also made a bid.
"550 pounds."
In this era, this was the most convenient Beyonder weapon to carry and use!
The well-concealed lady's voice was filled with uncontrollable joy as she said, "Sir, I'm sorry.
"Sir, I'm sorry. I choose the Barbarian formula first."
"600 pounds." The man raised his bid once again.
"No, it's not a matter of money." The lady with the Artisan backing her turned to look at Klein. "Deal! But please hand the formula to Old Mister Eye of Wisdom and let him appraise it. "
Phew, it's a good thing I got the Dark Emperor card. Otherwise, if I were to encounter someone who raised the price so ruthlessly, I'd definitely bleed a lot today … Klein rolled up his robe, took out the Barbarian formula from his inner pocket, and unfolded it to take a look.
"Sequence 8 Barbarian. Main ingredients: One stalk of Frenzy Grass, solid horn crystal of an Earth Rhinoceros. Supplementary ingredients: One deep-patterned walnut, one stalk of Sweet Bee Grass, 10 milliliters of pure dew soaked from poplar bark, 100 milliliters of liquor."
After confirming that there were no mistakes, Klein folded the paper again and handed it to the attendant.
Just like the previous time, Old Mister Eye of Wisdom took out the ring that was surrounded by many fine diamonds and green gems. He simulated the Beyonder powers of a Notary and confirmed that the formula was real.
When she heard the old man announce that the formula was effective, the lady with the Artisan backing her heaved a sigh of relief and took out a square iron box the size of a palm.
After the attendant passed it to her, she received the formula as she wished. She couldn't wait to flatten it on the spot and read it a few times, as if she wanted to memorize it. As for Klein, he held the iron box in his hand, opened it with a snap, and examined his harvest.
The bullets in the iron box were divided into three piles. One of them suffused a pale golden luster, as if it had just been fished out of hot water. The other was completely silver and covered in patterns, cold yet sacred. The smallest portion emitted a golden glow amidst the brass color, and one could vaguely see that there were many labels and symbols engraved inside.
Yes, it's real … In the field of mysticism, Klein still had this bit of discernment. He closed the lid with a click and placed the item into the pocket under his robe.
As for the revolver, its shape wasn't anything special. The body of the gun was a deep brass color, and the grip was made of walnut wood.
As the armpit holster had been lost during the police inspection, Klein could only hang the revolver by his waist and cover it with his clothes.
After completing the planned transaction, he looked around the activity room and deliberately raised his voice.
"I need powerful purifying items like the Holy Water of the Sun or the Sacred Emblem of the Sun."
"I can buy it with gold pounds, or I can use the formula to exchange for it. For example, the Sequence 7 Briber after Barbarian."
"Of course, if there are questions regarding mysticism and the Beyonder World that require answers, I can also give it a try, but I can't guarantee that I'll be able to answer them."
The Apothecary's eyes widened when he heard this. He felt that this was the "lucky lad."
However, he hadn't been a Beyonder for long, so how could he have obtained so many valuable items? The more the Apothecary thought about it, the more he gritted his teeth. He felt that he had made the wrong choice back then.
Luck was the most important thing!
As for the lady who had purchased the Barbarian formula, she nearly couldn't control herself and spoke in her original voice.
"I don't have what you need, but I can pay you in gold pounds. 800 pounds!"
Klein swallowed the word "deal." After some thought, he chuckled.
"I'll only accept bartering for the time being."
"I'll probably come again at the next gathering. You can gather similar items in advance."
For the time being … The lady ruminated over the word and slowly nodded.
"Alright."
After that, none of the other participants spoke. Klein's needs were similarly not met. This was because in Baekeland, in the Kingdom of Rouen, believers of the Eternal Blazing Sun were treated as cultists. Therefore, there were very few such items circulating outside.
Klein was slightly disappointed, but he didn't mind it too much. He still had a backup plan.
He clearly remembered that Miss Xio had once sought out a Beyonder believer of the Eternal Blazing Sun for purification!
Furthermore, the lady who yearned for the Briber formula would definitely be actively searching for it.
Klein didn't say another word as he listened to the subsequent transactions and exchanges.
Towards the end of the gathering, a participant with a medium build and no special characteristics pinched the iron mask on his face and said in a deep baritone voice,
"I need the silk gland of an adult Giant Widow Spider."
Silk gland of an adult Giant Widow Spider? That sounds familiar. I think I've heard it before … Klein frowned slightly as he tried hard to recall without divination.
Suddenly, he recalled the source of the familiarity.
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