Hearing Ross Merlin's words, Ritch became extremely worried. 'What are you trying to find out? Don't tell me you didn't go to Thousand Sails City to take a look and see what kind of force the Gilded Rose is? Take a look at the famous Solomon, Cadgar, and Lys. What kind of attitude do these people have towards your distant cousin?
'This isn't difficult …
'It's only a few days' journey from Okland to Thousand Sails City. As long as you spend a few days and personally go to Thousand Sails City, wouldn't you understand everything?
'When the time comes, you'll naturally know that your distant cousin isn't moved by magic knowledge or alchemy skills …'
'He is a Master Alchemist that isn't even 22 years old, he is a genius that defeated an Archmage as a 9th Rank Great Mage. Okland's geniuses are far inferior to your distant cousin. What Aube Merlin? What Leon Merlin? What Stan Watson? They are far from enough …
'If you knew this, would you still use alchemy skills and magic knowledge as a bargaining chip?'
At this time, Ritch really wanted to tell Ross Merlin the truth.
But he couldn't say it …
Indeed, his friendship with Ross Merlin wasn't ordinary. Back in the Raging Flame Plane, Ross Merlin had helped him a lot.
Thus, he could tell Ross Merlin that he came out to greet a special VIP, and he could even tell Ross Merlin some information about this special VIP. Many people in the Black Horn chamber of commerce already knew about this, so it wasn't a very high level secret.
But, who exactly was this special VIP …
He couldn't say it …
So far, besides himself and the leader of the guards, no one else knew.
He had to immediately report this matter to the higher-ups, and once the higher-ups made a decision, they could decide on the level of confidentiality. Before that, he couldn't casually leak it, even if it was to Ross Merlin.
The problem was that if he didn't say anything, Ross and Merlin would be in big trouble …
The current Ross Merlin simply didn't know how frightening his younger cousin was. He still thought that he was an ordinary person from a remote city and even wanted to use some alchemy and magic knowledge to exchange for something from that terrifying young High Mage.
This was too dangerous …
With Ricky's understanding of Ross Merlin, he was certain that if Ross Merlin's deal fell through, he would most likely threaten him or even use force to rob him. If that really happened, Ross Merlin would be done for. Even if Patriarch Ofran personally appeared, he might not be able to save him …
What to do …
Ricky watched Ross Merlin speak with confidence and was extremely anxious.
Why don't I give him some hints?
As he thought of this, Ricky coughed. "Err, Ross, I personally feel that your younger cousin isn't simple. Otherwise, why would your Merlin Family's Patriarch Ofran be in such a hurry to summon him back?"
"Haha, isn't it because of William Merlin?" Ross Merlin sneered. He was still brooding over William Merlin's attempts to stop him. "After William Merlin went to Thousand Sails City, he kept sending all kinds of information to the Family, praising the Gilded Rose to the skies. Now, Patriarch Ofran is completely convinced that the Gilded Rose has a frightening amount of wealth. He thinks that as long as the Merlin Family can control this wealth, they would be able to surpass the Watson Family in some aspects. Truly ridiculous, the Merlin Family and the Watson Family have been fighting for millennia, when did they ever decide victory or defeat with wealth?"
"You …" Ricky took the risk to hint, but it only made Ross Merlin grumble. He felt very uncomfortable, but he had no choice but to squeeze out a patient and patient smile as he continued hinting, "You are a bit arbitrary. Think about it, your younger cousin is sitting on such a huge amount of wealth, how could he protect it in a place like Thousand Sails City where dragons and snakes mix? He couldn't be relying on William Merlin, right?"
"Yes …" Ross Merlin's expression sank when he heard this. "That younger cousin of mine has a very powerful force. He might have an Archmage protecting him. You know Stan Watson, right? He died in the Aurij Mountains a few days ago. I suspect that it was the Archmage at Mafa Merlin's side who did it. I asked Anna of the Red Dragon Mercenary Group, and she said that the person who did it was very young, only in his twenties. He was holding a magic staff embedded with Elemental Amber. If you have nothing to do, you can help me pay attention to that person. I suspect that this person is following Mafa Merlin for some other reason …"
"…" Ritch's lungs almost burst from anger. He stared at Ross Merlin for a long time before sighing, unable to say anything.
'You, Ross Merlin, have campaigned in every major plane for so many years. You usually look very smart, so how could you be so stupid when it comes to this matter?
'Anna of the Red Dragon Mercenary Group already made it very clear. A young mage in his twenties, why can't you think of that younger cousin of yours? Could it be that your younger cousin isn't a young mage in his twenties?'
At this time, Ritch really wished he could jump up and ruthlessly hit Ross Merlin with his magic staff to see if he would understand …
"Alright, let's not talk about this …" Ross Merlin didn't notice the change in Ritch's expression as he sighed. "Help me take a look at the guest list. Where is my younger cousin sitting …"
"I …" Ritch stared at Ross Merlin for a long time before gnashing his teeth and saying, "Okay, I'll help you take a look …"
Ritch had thoroughly given up.
Nothing could be done about it, what could he do if he didn't give up? 'Should I directly tell him that the distant cousin he mentioned is the 22 years old Master Alchemist that defeated an Archmage as a 9th Rank Great Mage?' That would bring him a lot of trouble …
The only thing he could do now was hope that Ross would restrain himself a bit and not threaten him after a few exchanges. That would be courting death. That young High Mage was holding a Gold VIP certificate of the Black Horn chamber of commerce. Only a few of the highest echelons had the authority to give it out. What could a Gold certificate do? To put it bluntly, as long as they were in the territory of the Black Horn chamber of commerce, the Black Horn chamber of commerce would think of a way to protect a VIP with a Gold certificate, even if they killed someone.
This meant …
If Ross Merlin made a mistake, he would die in vain.
"Go in yourself, 5th row, sit with William Merlin." Ritch sighed inwardly as he told Ross Merlin where he was. But he was still a bit worried after telling him, so he advised, "Ross, business is done through negotiation. Even if you can't come to an agreement, don't act blindly without thinking. This is the territory of the Black Horn chamber of commerce, it would be very difficult for me if something happened …"
"Thanks, Ritch." Ross Merlin patted Ritch's shoulder. "I understand, I won't make a move here …"
"…" Ritch was about to go crazy. 'Damn, you are a 5th Rank High Mage, how could you be so retarded? Didn't I tell you not to make a move here? I told you to talk things over, and if you can't come to an agreement, you can just get lost! You can't afford to offend him! '
Unfortunately, Ross Merlin didn't know what Ritch was thinking. He only smiled before entering the auction hall.
"Damn, are you an idiot …" After watching Ross Merlin leave, Ritch cursed. But after cursing, he couldn't help following him.
In order to not be noticed by that young High Mage, Ritch deliberately took a seat a bit further away, absent-mindedly exchanging greetings with a few guests he knew next to him while unblinking at Ross Merlin, afraid that he would carelessly provoke a disaster.
The auction had just started, and there were some relatively ordinary things. Common potions, Inheritance Magic Tools, all kinds of magic materials that weren't considered rare, and so on. Lin Yun didn't have much interest in looking at them, so he only chatted with William Merlin.
"Oh right, Cousin, do you know that guy outside?"
"That guy outside?" William Merlin froze for a moment before recalling, "Oh, you mean that flamboyant Salen Charlotte covered in gems and gold? "I know him, I know him, of course I know him. The Merlin Family and the Charlotte Family have been mortal enemies for many years, but ever since Santon Merlin appeared and killed Fu Sen, the Charlotte Family became low-key and rarely participated in the struggles of Okland's major families. But in recent years, the Charlotte Family received some kind of support and their strength rapidly increased. They even organized a Planar Legion to enter the Raging Flame Plane a few years ago. I met that Salen Charlotte at that time …"
"Oh?"
"At that time, all the major forces of Okland participated in the struggle for the Raging Flame Plane, and the Charlotte Family also dispatched their Planar Legion. Among them was Salen Charlotte. I was Leon Merlin's assistant at the time, and I was in charge of attacking the Radiance Fort. But just as I arrived, I discovered that the Charlotte Family had already occupied the Radiance Fort …"
"You've seen Leon Merlin's character. How could he let the Radiance Fort fall into the hands of the Charlotte Family? He directly ordered an attack. At that time, Salen Charlotte's strength was actually similar to mine. We fought for half an hour and couldn't decide the victor. But in the end, Leon Merlin led his people to seize the Radiance Fort and passed by. He conveniently took care of Salen Charlotte. I feel a bit wronged. Salen Charlotte didn't dare to set himself against Leon Merlin, so he kept pestering me like a mad dog. Before I came to Thousand Sails City, he would provoke me every few days …"
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