Chapter 050 Tavern
There were many people around, especially Otto Hunter who was still drinking alone. Lin Muqiu had been using his magic to monitor the entire tavern, but when he heard this, he couldn't help but spit out the wine.
Seeing Yun Yi hurriedly running over to pat her on the back, she quickly stretched out her hand to stop him, "No, you'd better not call me master from now on."
Yun Yi hadn't realized anything was wrong yet, "What's wrong, Master?"
Seeing this, Augustine raised his lips in a rare smile. "See, I told you Master Lin isn't that kind of person."
The next second, Lin Muqiu whispered to Yun Yi, "You can go back and yell. It won't be a good influence outside."
Augustine: “…”
Seeing his master's hand trembling slightly while holding the cup, Saiden couldn't help but shook his head.
He still felt that it was more important for his master to make money. After all, Lin Muqiu could only be interested in money.
Augustine was feeling depressed. He drank glass after glass of wine, his lips tightly pursed, and they were turning pale.
Saiden couldn't help but persuade: "Sir, don't drink anymore."
"What? You feel sorry for me?" Augustine laughed at himself.
"Ah, that's not the case. It's mainly because this cup costs 20 copper coins, and we haven't received our monthly salary yet, so we have to save some."
Augustine: “…”
After a while, he felt extremely sad. "Saiden, you've changed."
Saiden spread his hands and said, "After being with Lin Muqiu for a long time, who wouldn't be like Lin Muqiu?"
Augustine: “…”
Despite the bitter wind and rain beside him, Lin Muqiu was still focused on making money. "Mayor, please post a notice using the Lord System. Let's say we're hiring mages with a aptitude of 83 or higher and a base level of 15 or higher to fight the beast tide. Volunteers are welcome. 200 copper coins a day, meals included, and I'll personally mentor you."
As soon as Kedro heard it, he understood what she was talking about. "You want to give them the magic stone to use against the beast tide?"
"Yes." Lin Muqiu nodded, "I haven't become a lord yet, so you have to pay."
"I know, but I don't know you yet?" Kedro said, and issued a recruitment task using the lord system.
The next second, even Lin Muqiu himself received a system reminder:
【You have received the Lord's mission:
Mayor Kede Luo sincerely invites you to apply for the Beast Tide Fighting Team, which is led by Lin Muqiu. The town will take care of your food and provide you with a daily allowance of 200 copper coins.
Please confirm whether you accept:
accept:
Reject: ×
Note: This time, only mages with a level of 15 or above and a talent of 83 or above can register, otherwise the system will automatically block them.
At this moment, many people whispered to each other and exclaimed:
"So much money! This is the benefit of being a professional!"
"That's the normal price for an Ice Mage!"
"Oh my god! I must let my child go to school, it's so worth it! Thank you, Master Lin Muqiu, for the aptitude test, otherwise I would have wasted my child's talent!"
"Wake up! This time we're fighting in a beast tide. It's dangerous! And the academy for nobles may not accept civilians!"
“…”
Everyone had different opinions. Lin Muqiu listened and said to Kede Luo: "It seems that your system is really good."
Seeing her rare interest, Kede Luo was very happy, "Isn't it? Being a lord is still very cool, right? Although I don't know where your favorability system comes from, it's obvious that the two together are the best. Your favorability system can check qualifications and loyalty, and the lord system can issue notices. The two together are amazing!"
Lin Muqiu nodded seriously, "Yes, it must be very convenient to use it to make money."
Kedero: “…”
Very good, it's obvious that he will die if he doesn't make money.
Lin Muqiu asked again, "But why do I remember that the Lord System allows users to select the right person to send private messages? You sent it without asking me which ones would be suitable, so you did it on purpose?"
Kede Luo was rarely proud. "You still understand me the best. I sent it to everyone so that they can see the benefits of being a professional and actively seek improvement."
Seeing him as happy as a child, Lin Muqiu raised the corners of her lips, "What a worrying life. Wait until the day I build a civilian college and let you be the principal."
Kedero was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "If there's a chance...definitely."
During the conversation, several messages popped up on the Lord System page. Kedero showed them to her, "Most people are stuck at level 15. These are the only ones who meet the requirements and have applied."
Lin Muqiu glanced at the three people on the page, named Russell, Kavin, and Le Goff. "Forget it, there are too few people. Let's recruit them all. Just in case someone can't stand the training."
Soon after he finished speaking, recruiters began to report in one after another.
Russell was very excited to see her, "Hello, my Lord!"
Lin Muqiu smiled back, handed the three magic stones to the three people one by one, and led them outside the tavern, "You guys start with low gear to see the effect."
Russell was the first to get comfortable, holding the staff in his left hand and the Philosopher's Stone in his right hand, using low gear.
Blood immediately rushed to his head, and a blending force pulsated throughout his body. Even though it was only at a low level, he felt that the energy inside was extremely full, almost unbearable for him.
He fell to his knees with a thud.
Blood was flowing from his nostrils, but the magic stone in his hand was faintly flashing with golden light.
The next second, the staff shot out a long golden wave.
With a loud bang, the beam of light illuminated the road at night. Russell was sweating profusely as he twisted and turned to control the direction of the beam. The beam actually traveled a hundred meters and broke a tree in half somewhere in the suburbs, attracting the howling of wild beasts.
Sophia beside him was extremely anxious and wiped the blood from his nose distressedly. "How is it?"
Russell's eyes sparkled. "The system reminded me that I've just leveled up! I've reached level 16! Sophia, this is the first time I've controlled such powerful magic. My control has improved! I also know how to use magic better!"
All his companions hissed loudly.
You know, it's difficult to upgrade a mage. Many people have been stuck at level 10 for a long time. But this guy was able to upgrade to the next level just because he got the magic stone.
This is just a low-end effect, if it were high-end...
Just how powerful is Lin Muqiu?
Everyone was in awe. At the same time, they were thankful that they had worked hard enough, otherwise they wouldn't have gotten the chance to enjoy such a good thing today!
No wonder others are fighting so hard to get into aristocratic colleges, it’s because the gap in resources is so huge!
Seeing what everyone was thinking, Lin Muqiu said, "In the next few days, I will help you level up to level 25 or above so that you can adapt to the mid-range magic stones. So you have to think carefully. If you agree now and run away again when the beast tide comes, I will make you pay the price!"
Everyone agreed and was very excited, but Le Goff secretly sneered.
Humph, who are you trying to scare!
Who would stay in a small town after reaching ten levels in a row? Ice mages are a hot commodity in everyone's eyes!
But he didn't show it on his face. He quietly left with his companions and took the magic stone, ready to go back to practice.
After dealing with these, Lin Muqiu sat back next to Kedeluo, and Yunyi massaged her sore shoulders.
Seeing that the day was almost over and she had nothing else to do, Yun Yi silently used the replacement magic to transfer her emptied stamina to herself.
Augustine saw that Lin Muqiu was finally free, so he wanted to go up and talk to him, but unexpectedly, Yun Yi deliberately blocked him and John and Nicole got there first. "Sir, are you interested in doing business with me?!"
Lin Muqiu became interested after hearing this, "Hmm?"
John tugged at his collar, haggling like a college student. "How about this? I'll get you an invitation to the Chamber of Commerce auction. That thing is really valuable. Whether you sell it or go see it yourself, it's worth it..."
Seeing that he hadn't gotten to the point for a long time, Nicole roughly pushed him away and said, "Sir, we want to buy wine and ice jelly from you. These two are very unique and not even available in the royal palace. We want to do long-term business with you. Could you give us a discount?"
Lin Muqiu shook the wine glass, unable to suppress his ecstasy. After all, what was the difference between this and someone handing food to you when you wanted to eat!
But her expression remained unchanged, and she whispered, "That depends on what price you want."
Seeing her serious expression, Nicole was so excited that her face flushed red. "How about 20% off? If not, tell me more."
Lin Muqiu agreed immediately: "Okay, I agree."
Nicole: “?”
John was also stunned for a long time, "Sir, shouldn't you bargain again?"
Lin Muqiu smiled without saying anything, "Oh? Do you really need it?"
"No, no, no," they said in unison, "Then it's settled!"
The two people who had made up their minds were ecstatic. They had never expected Lin Muqiu to be so easy to talk to. They left happily.
If we resell this to the imperial capital, we will definitely make a fortune.
Lin Muqiu was also ecstatic.
In fact, she could even accept a 30% discount, but she didn't expect the other party to directly offer a 10% discount, blocking her way!
Cool!
When Augustine saw that she had finished her discussion, he wanted to go forward, but unexpectedly Mario got there first.
Augustine, who was blocked three times: I hate
Mario ignored the gazes of the people around him and whispered to Lin Muqiu, "Sir, I've made some progress on the sauce ratio you asked me to try earlier."
Lin Muqiu nodded, but Kedeluo couldn't sit still after hearing this, "What do you mean? Don't you even know the recipe for your sauce?"
What's even more outrageous is that I heard the tables next to me were still discussing:
“It smells so good!”
"I finally understand! It's not just because the chef's meat is delicious, but more importantly, this barbecue sauce is amazing! It's so delicious that even shoe soles dipped in it are delicious! This is the first time in my life that I've ever grilled something green!"
"I don't know if Master Lin can sell sauces, I'll definitely be the first to buy them!"
"Come on! That's the foundation of her life. How could she possibly sell it? Even if she did, we can't afford it."
“…”
Lin Muqiu was too lazy to explain the reason to Kede Luo. As long as the sauce ratio was made, it was fine.
Otherwise, the more than 100,000 bottles of sauce will eventually run out.
But she still told her plan to Kedero, "I do plan to expand the scale of selling sauces in the future."
Kedero was a little surprised.
Lin Muqiu explained, "I plan to make this town a semi-touristy city. It's a beautiful place nestled between mountains and water. I'll sell sauces, and we can all open shops together to create a unique town. We'll have what others don't have. I want all the nobles who want to buy special items to come to Ankang Town in person."
Kedero didn't speak for a long time.
He didn't expect that Lin Muqiu was really willing to give it up. After all, everyone had her exclusive sauce, and a large piece of her market share would be cut.
But then she thought, when she becomes the lord, won’t all the taxes everyone pays be hers?
By then, the money you earn will only be more, not less.
He sighed and said, "Lin Muqiu, you are so smart."
So smart that he planned every step and figured out what to do at each step.
No wonder she opened a barbecue bistro. Firstly, she was slowly instilling the idea that sauce is important into everyone’s minds, and secondly, she was already differentiating herself.
Even if the townspeople use her sauce to open a food store, she still has her own unique specialty potatoes, ice jelly, fine wine and other products to differentiate them.
Fortunately, people like her are not opponents, but friends.
Kedelu secretly rejoiced and toasted her again.
Lin Muqiu raised his glass to thank him: "So, the most important thing now is to defeat the beast tide. First, spread your reputation. This is the first step in the journey of thousands of miles."
Kedero nodded solemnly, "You will definitely be a good lord."
When Augustine heard this, he silently withdrew his leg that was about to take a step forward, and a bitter smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
How could he be worthy of such a good person?
Thinking of this, his eyes became determined, he picked up the sword, and was about to rush out to practice.
He wanted to stand by her side and become the most useful trump card in her hand.
Archmage Otto Hunter heard this and snorted coldly.
Humph, even if Lin Muqiu defeated him, he didn't think this small town could win! He stayed here just to wait and see her defeat in the beast tide!
But he also admitted that this barbecue was really delicious...
Everyone has different thoughts, but they have one thing in common.
Eating barbecue, drinking wine, watching the drama on the ice curtain, chatting and talking about everything, it was a rare and pleasant experience.
There is no pressure to survive, no need to worry about where to go tomorrow or what the future will be like. This is a rare happy time in life.
So happy that I even hope the beast tide will never come.
*
However, time flies and will not stop.
Seven days passed quickly.
Soon it was the night before the beast tide.
That night, Kedero suddenly woke up and saw small red dots gathering on the system page and running towards Ankang Town.
He pressed the battle button without hesitation.
The sound of sirens echoed throughout the town, waking up everyone.
The next second, the ground shook and the wild beasts stomped on the ground, making people panic and their scalps tense, but it also reminded everyone:
The beast tide arrived a day early.
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