Salin took the gold coins and changed into the robe Jason had prepared for him. The robe was not tailor-made. Salin was eating well now, but he was only 12 years old after all, and his body was still not tall. The robe still did not fit him well, even if the hem was cut.
He now had 6 gold coins, which was a lot of money. He could not spend this much in a year in the past.
Ceylon City had not changed much, and the lazy soldiers at the city gate did not look at Salin. Even though they had not been here for half a year, the soldiers still recognized this little beggar. Collecting city tax from beggars? If other cities knew, they would laugh to death.
Salin walked along the main road to a restaurant. He was not in a hurry to go to the grain store, and it was still early anyway. When he had no money, he always wanted to come here to eat once. Now that he had 6 gold coins, he could finally realize his dream.
The restaurant was not small, and there was a yard on the right where carriages were parked. Although Ceylon City was not what it used to be, there were still a few nobles and merchants. Scotia was a country founded on commerce, and the traces of the four major trading companies were all over the Myers Continent. Ceylon City was also a port city, and even if it was declining, it was still a centipede.
The business of this restaurant was very good, and most of the rich people in Ceylon City would choose to treat here.
Salin could now read, and he looked up at the plaque. On the plaque at the main entrance, there was a line written in Myers language — Whale of Ceylon.
When Ceylon City was still prosperous, this restaurant's specialty was whale meat. Now that there were fewer fishermen willing to go out to sea to catch whales, the restaurant hired a chef from the Qinyin Empire to support the scene. However, this centuries-old plaque had not been replaced. If you were willing to spend enough gold coins, there were still fishermen willing to risk their lives to go out to sea.
Salin could not afford whale meat, but two dishes on the first floor did not cost 2 silver coins.
He walked into the Whale of Ceylon and found an empty seat to sit down. Unexpectedly, when the waiter saw him, he trotted to the table and shouted at him, "Beggar, get out, there is nothing for you to eat here."
Salin was furious, and his entire face turned red. He used to be a beggar, but now he was a magic apprentice. Even an apprentice should have his own dignity. He took out a gold coin from his pocket and slammed it on the table. He squinted at the waiter and asked, "Who's the beggar?"
The waiter was stunned and immediately put on a smiling face. He nodded and bowed as he said, "Hey, Young Master, I mistook you for someone else. Yesterday, there was a kid who didn't pay for a meal. It definitely wasn't you. Please don't argue with me, I'll bring you the menu right away. "
He was afraid that Salin would say more, so he turned around and left. Although Salin's anger had not subsided, the waiter had already apologized. He felt like a nouveau riche, and there was no point in making a fuss anymore.
At this moment, a few people came down from upstairs. Salin did not notice that the leader was a fat merchant. Beside him was the servant who had kicked him and almost killed him.
When the merchant saw Salin, he was stunned, especially when he saw the shiny gold coins on Salin's table. With one look, he could tell that they were genuine Oak Tree Gold Coins from Scotia.
The merchant left the Whale of Ceylon without batting an eyelid. When he walked out of the door, he said to the servant beside him, "That kid just now seems to be the unlucky one from the Metatlin Family. Why is he still alive?"
"Master, I find it strange too. Logically speaking, this kid should have starved to death long ago if no one fed him. I think I saw gold coins just now," the servant replied obediently.
"Strange, he's a beggar. Where did he get gold coins?"
"Master, I heard that a gang of bandits appeared in the city and took in a few children. Do you think … "
"Who cares? Bug, go to the city guard office and call a few soldiers over. Just say that we lost money. Capture this kid and kill him quickly. Take a gold coin and say that … "the merchant warned carefully. Then, he turned around and entered the Whale of Ceylon with the other servants.
Salin still did not know that disaster was imminent. He ordered two dishes that were not too expensive, adding up to less than two silver coins. He was still young and did not dare to drink alcohol. He asked for a pot of tea and was drinking it happily. Now, he also felt that his dressing was not very suitable for the Whale of Ceylon. All the diners he saw were dressed appropriately. Some even wore clothes cut from the Qinyin Empire's silk and satin.
His robe looked like it was picked up. No wonder the waiter wanted to chase him out. When he had money, he would definitely buy a decent set of clothes so that he would not be looked down upon.
Salin's first dish had just arrived. Before he could pick up his knife and fork, four soldiers had already rushed in and pressed him down. Without saying anything, they put chains on him.
"What are you doing!?" Salin was shocked and furious. He was pressed down firmly and could not resist at all.
"What are we doing? Kid, you still dare to eat here after committing a crime? Bring him back! " The soldiers who arrested him were like wolves and tigers. They were from the city guard office and were in charge of the security of Ceylon City. They had never been able to profit much. Suddenly, someone reported a crime today. Whether it was true or not, they actually got a gold coin first. They had not encountered such a business for two years.
"Bullsh * t!" Salin's face was pressed against the hard table. His mind was a little muddled. He thought that he had done nothing wrong and struggled to resist. One of the city guard office soldiers raised his leg and kicked Salin's ribs.
"Ow!"
Salin let out an inhuman sound. This kick was too hard. Even his bones were cracked. What was worse was that this kick reminded him of the days when he was a beggar. Back then, he had been kicked and beaten casually. He did not feel much when he was injured. But now, Salin felt humiliated. He turned his head and spat on another soldier's face.
This spit was exchanged for a series of punches and kicks. The fierce soldier simply used a metal chain to cover Salin's mouth. The four soldiers locked Salin and dragged him out of the door. The merchant followed them sneakily. The waiter chased after them and shouted, "Master, that person hasn't paid yet."
The soldier laughed and said, "His money was stolen. Do you want the stolen money?"
"No, no." The waiter was a yes-man. He cursed his bad luck in his heart. He shouldn't have served this kid when he saw that he was not dressed right. The cost of this meal would probably be deducted from his salary. Damn, I've worked for half a month for nothing! He hurriedly turned around and took the dishes on the table back. He then ran to the kitchen, hoping that the second dish had not been made so that he could save it.
Salin was brought back to the city guard office. He was thrown into the dungeon without any interrogation.
Salin regained some strength. He pounded on the metal bars and shouted, "Why did you arrest me!"
The four soldiers turned back and said with a smile, "If you didn't mention it, I would have forgotten that you have stolen money on you. We haven't searched it yet."
"This money is mine!" Salin had six gold coins taken from him. He could not resist.
"It's ours now." The soldiers locked the metal doors and did not care what Salin was shouting. They did not even hear the key words from Salin's hoarse voice — My teacher is a mage! In fact, even if they did hear it, the soldiers would not believe it. What kind of person was a mage? How could he have a beggar as a student? Even the mayor did not have the chance to invite a mage back.
Salin began to be truly afraid now. He even felt a little hopeless. He still did not know what had happened. Jason often did not come out for more than ten days. He did not even eat the meals he prepared once a week.
The dungeon was dark. Salin's heart grew more and more afraid. He opened his mouth but did not know what to shout. His face was abnormally painful, especially his lower jaw. His bones might have been broken, and his lips were swollen. Salin felt his eyes moisten, but he held it back.
I am already a mage's apprentice. I can't cry anymore, never!
Night fell. Ceylon City quieted down. The city gates were already closed. Under the moonlight, a figure approached the city gates quickly at an astonishing speed. This person came to the city gates and frowned. He shook his arms and a pair of wing-like things unfolded behind him. He flew into the air, crossed the city walls, and landed in the city.
The patrolling soldiers noticed the figure and shouted, "Who is it!"
This person ignored them. He spread out his body in the moonlight and disappeared at the end of the street like a wisp of smoke. This person quickly arrived at the city guard office and stopped. Under the moonlight, his gray mage robe looked extremely mysterious, as if smoke surrounded him. This person was Jason Statham. He had left a magic imprint on Salin. Since Salin did not return, Jason knew that something had happened. He immediately followed the instructions of the magic imprint to Ceylon City.
The magic imprint could guide Mages. Even if Salin was locked underground, it was not a problem for Jason. He raised his hand and shot out a fireball, blasting open the city guard office door, and walked in proudly.
"Who …" The soldier on duty only managed to shout half a sentence before Jason grabbed him by the collar and lifted him up. A level-five Mage's body was abnormally strong. Even a normal swordsman would find it difficult to fight against him.
"Where is the child we caught today? Take me there. "Jason's voice was cold, not at all friendly when he was facing Salin.
"What child?"
Jason pulled the soldier's face closer and stared into his eyes. "Take me to the place where the prisoners are locked up. Call all of you here."
The soldier was scared out of his wits. He saw a demon in the eyes of the middle-aged man who had grabbed him. It was sticking its tongue out of the black hole in his eyes and wrapping around his neck, making it difficult for him to breathe. His legs gave way, and he fell to the ground, foaming at the mouth. Jason frowned. He had overused the Intimidate spell. This soldier was at most a beginner swordsman. He could not take it.
Jason simply followed the instructions of the magic imprint and found the dungeon. He cast the Illumination spell, and the dungeon was illuminated. When Salin saw Jason suddenly appear, he grabbed the metal bars tightly, unable to speak. His voice was almost completely hoarse.
With Jason's disturbance, there were already soldiers on duty blocking the exit of the dungeon. A soldier shouted loudly, "How dare you break into the prison! Put down your weapons!"
He wanted to say something, but another soldier with good eyesight pointed at the glowing dungeon and stammered, "It seems … it seems …"
"Magic? You must be joking! "
"It really is. Look!"
Jason ignored these people. He held the lock with one hand and pulled lightly. The lock opened by itself. Salin pushed open the metal door and rushed out, almost jumping into Jason's arms. His lips moved a few times, and he made a sound that even he could not tell what it was.
"Who captured my student?" Jason asked expressionlessly.
The soldiers looked at each other, not daring to answer. Some cursed inwardly. That bastard caused this trouble. Did he have a death wish? How dare he capture a Magician's student.
"If no one knows …" Jason did not say much. He stretched out his hand, and a fireball appeared in his palm, floating quietly. Fireball was only a level-one spell, but it required the strength of at least a level-four Magician to cast it without releasing it. But for these ordinary soldiers, a Magician of any level was not to be provoked.
"Sir, sir, sir, don't be angry. I'll go find him for you." A quick-witted soldier turned and ran out.
Jason's face was dark. He pulled Salin out of the dungeon and sat down in the main hall of the city guard office.
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