Merlin nodded generously, "Yes, the spices are almost used up, and I plan to buy some from you. You are the backer of the Silver Moon Chamber of Commerce, so I think it will be cheaper if I buy from you. I need a large quantity, and I will buy more in the future."
Dahl wiped his mouth and thought for a moment. "Your business is definitely very profitable. Do you have any idea of cooperating with others?"
Merlin shook his head directly, "No, I don't plan to find anyone to cooperate with."
Are you kidding? There is no such thing as monopoly and huge profits by cooperating with others.
"Don't worry, how about listening to my advice? You just need to give us the recipe, and the rest will be left to our Silver Moon Chamber of Commerce. Although our Silver Moon Chamber of Commerce is not the largest chamber of commerce on the continent, it is also one of the most powerful ones. We are backed by the elves, and we can definitely sell the food you make to the entire continent."
Dahl continued, "We have our own shops and the elves' large spice planting base, which can reduce costs to the lowest and obtain the greatest profit. As long as you agree, our Silver Moon Chamber of Commerce is willing to fill the debt of 500,000 gold coins for your Leo family."
Merlin narrowed his eyes when he heard what Dahl said. "No, for me, this debt of 500,000 gold coins is a piece of cake. As for the cooperation you mentioned, don't mention it anymore."
"You are right. With your quick way of making money, a debt of 500,000 gold coins is really a drop in the bucket. Okay, I won't persuade you any more. In fact, I am just trying to see if I can reach a cooperation with you. If I can, that would be great. If not, that doesn't matter."
Dahl continued, "Only our Silver Moon Chamber of Commerce has such a good temper. Other chambers of commerce may not be the same. With such huge profits, they will definitely do whatever it takes. I'm reminding you."
"Well, thank you very much. Let me first tell you the price of the spices."
"I'll prepare a table for you later. As for the price, it depends on how much you need. Now I can give you 5% off the market price. Of course, as the quantity you need increases in the future, the price will gradually decrease."
Dahl stretched out his finger and continued, "You don't have to say anything more. This is the most benefit I can give you. Otherwise, you can only talk to my old man."
Merlin did want to talk more, but after hearing Dale's firm words, he agreed. "Then you have to ensure the quality of this batch of spices."
"Don't worry, the quality of the elves is absolutely reliable."
"Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation."
"It's a pleasure to work with you!"
Dale and Merlin shook hands. At this moment, Dale suddenly seemed to have thought of something and asked, "By the way, are you close to Stacy?"
Stacy? Merlin thought of the beautiful elf girl. "Yes, she is my employee now."
"Oh? Is that so..." Dal nodded and said after a moment of silence.
"Merlin, are you afraid of trouble?"
"What? Am I going to be in trouble? Because of Stacy?" Merlin felt that there was something else in the other person's tone.
Dahl continued, "If you are afraid of trouble, don't get too close to Stacy. It's not good for you. Of course, if you are not afraid of trouble and are willing to help her all the time, I am willing to give you an additional 1% in this transaction."
Merlin was a little surprised that the fat man was willing to give Stacy a 1% profit. Although he had only spent a short time with him, he could tell that the fat man, like him, attached great importance to profit.
"What do you mean?"
"I can't tell you the details of this matter. Just think of it as being because she and I are both half-elves."
Merlin knew that he couldn't get anything useful from this guy, but he was still happy to give him a 1% profit. Besides, what kind of trouble could there be in the Arcane Academy?
"Okay, no problem. As for trouble, although I, Merlin, hate trouble, I am never afraid of it."
Dahl looked at Merlin jokingly, "Are you sure? This trouble may be bigger than the 500,000 gold coins your family owes."
"I'm sure. I've already said that 500,000 gold coins is just a drop in the bucket for me." Merlin thought to himself, if he really can't handle it, he can just change to another supplier. He would be a fool if he doesn't want the benefits now.
Dahl looked at Merlin and smiled disdainfully in his heart, but he didn't say much. "Okay, if you need any spices, just come to my dormitory and order them. We can discuss it in detail later."
After seeing Dal off, Merlin went straight to the alchemy workshop of the Arcane Academy. He had to build a new alchemy kiln as soon as possible. Any delay would be disrespectful to making money.
Arcane Academy Alchemy Department Alchemy Workshop——
In the Alchemy Department of the Arcane Academy, there is a unique workshop hidden. It is located at the end of a winding alley. Although the facade has been eroded by time, it still exudes a mysterious glow.
This workshop is called "Steam and Stars", and it has created countless miracles for the Alchemy Academy.
The exterior walls of the workshop are covered with rust and vines, with huge gears and pipes sticking out of the walls, like the blood vessels and bones of the building.
Above the lintel, a weathered bronze plaque is engraved with the name of the workshop. With the passage of time, the words have become blurred.
Merlin arrived here and walked through the open heavy wooden door. A mixed smell of motor oil, coal smoke and magical herbs hit him in the face.
The interior of the workshop is filled with all kinds of strange mechanical devices and magic circles. Huge steam engines roared, driving complex systems of conveyor belts and gears. The workbench is filled with a variety of tools and materials, from delicate screwdrivers to huge hammers, from shining gems to ancient magical scrolls.
Many students and teachers of the Alchemy Department were wearing oil-stained aprons and goggles, busy at their workbenches.
They are either carving delicate mechanical parts, mixing mysterious magic potions, or carving mysterious and complex alchemical runes.
Occasionally, they would stop what they were doing and inject magic into the gadgets they had made in order to speed up the work process or test newly invented magical devices.
In one corner of the workshop, a huge glass container is filled with a shimmering liquid, a special fuel used to drive the magical steam engine.
On the other side, an ancient bookshelf is filled with various books and manuscripts, recording the secret knowledge and magical formulas of the steampunk era.
The walls are covered with blueprints and designs of various inventions, showcasing the creativity and talent of the workshop owner. These designs are not just mechanical constructions, but also incorporate elements of magic to create new devices that are both practical and imaginative.
The "Steam and Stars" workshop is a place full of creativity and magic. It is the final destination of countless alchemy students and an incubator of dreams and innovations. It perfectly combines magic and alchemy technology to create one amazing miracle after another.
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