Even goblins are dangerous in this other world!

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"You have to tell fortunes for those idiots during the day and then copy information at night. It's too tiring."

"fine."

The taller figure pulled down the brim of his hat, obscuring his signature silver hair.

"The business world is like a battlefield. If you want to get rich, you have to be unafraid of hardship and fatigue. You're still too inexperienced. Once you're more skilled, you'll be able to do it all by yourself."

As he spoke, the figure swiftly grabbed a small advertisement and posted it on the bulletin board.

Although he knew that these small advertisements would be cleaned up by the management the next morning, his target audience for these advertisements was people who had lost a match and were drinking all night in the pubs near the market.

The advertisement simply reads: "Honest fortune telling, those who understand, come."

Suddenly, his hand, which was posting small advertisements, paused.

Because he caught sight of a note with a name on it that was both familiar and terrifying to him.

See you in four days, White.

He leaned out and pressed his face against the glass of the bulletin board, trying to make sure he wasn't seeing things.

The breath he exhaled turned into white mist that adhered to the glass. He had to wipe it every time he looked at it, but after looking at it once, he would still look at it again, unwilling to give up.

Finally, he realized he wasn't seeing things, and he was on the verge of tears.

Why is that guy contacting me again? He didn't even specify the time and place, which means this is definitely something that can't be brought to light.

I can't just wait all day on that day.

Maybe we should just run away...

The thought crossed his mind, and he looked up at the chubby boy beside him, then sighed helplessly.

Oh well, that's fate.

……

The next morning, Luo Xiu closed the alchemy book in his hand, put on his cloak, and went out, heading towards the direction of the merchant guild.

Today he plans to use the 900+ gold coins he has to buy some materials that can increase his stats, hoping to make a profit.

Arriving at the gate of the Chamber of Commerce, looking at the magnificent building, Luo Xiu strode inside.

As soon as he entered, he noticed that the guards at the entrance changed their expressions after noticing him, and then one of the guards ran into the chamber of commerce.

Luo Xiu had a slight guess in his mind, so he didn't stop him and continued walking towards the consignment area inside.

He hadn't walked more than a few steps when he saw a familiar figure hurrying towards him.

He was a young man dressed in luxurious aristocratic attire, with gold hand embroidery extending from his shoulders to his calves, and a pair of shoes that looked to cost at least a dozen gold coins.

Roldah, the nephew of Bota, the external head of the Chamber of Commerce.

"Your Excellency White, I am so sorry for not greeting you sooner."

Rolda walked up to Luo Xiu, bowed, and spoke with a respectful expression:

"My uncle is out today. I just notified him via a communication device. He should be able to get back this afternoon."

Luo Xiu waved his hand:

“Lord Roldah, there’s no need to be so polite. I’m here mainly to buy some materials. I wonder if there will be another auction similar to the last one.”

Upon hearing Luo Xiu's words, Rolda's expression turned somewhat hostile:

"Mr. White, I'm sorry, there's no auction today, and it would be a bit rushed to hold one now..."

After Rolda finished speaking, she said seriously:

"May I ask what materials you need? Perhaps you don't need an auction; I can help you with that."

Luo Xiu nodded upon hearing this and said:

"Here's the thing, I'd like to buy some items similar to the Silver Dragon Blood from last time, I wonder if it's possible to get them."

"Silver Dragon Blood..."

Rolda frowned upon hearing this.

The bottle of Silver Dragon Blood at the last auction came from the capital. It was specially brought out by Lord Rivers, the second-in-command of the Chamber of Commerce, to support him. It was also a deal made in advance with Alger. It can be said that it was a complete coincidence that it appeared at such a small auction.

Finding similar items nowadays is quite difficult.

However... he actually knew that there were a few items in the chamber of commerce that could meet Luo Xiu's requirements.

However, those items are currently in the Chamber of Commerce's inventory, and they are all the most valuable and hard-to-find items.

If you want to sell it to Luo Xiu, the normal procedure is to get your uncle's signature and have it reviewed by two other people in charge.

He was just about to suggest that Luo Xiu rest for a while in the Chamber of Commerce and ask his uncle about it when he arrived.

At that moment, a servant-like man ran over and whispered a few words in his ear.

Rolda's expression changed instantly. Her uncle had used communication magic to say that he had encountered some unexpected circumstances and probably wouldn't be back for the next couple of days. He told her to apologize to Luo Xiu properly and that he would personally visit him to make amends upon his return.

He immediately apologized to Luo Xiu, explained the situation, and then asked Luo Xiu to wait a moment, saying that things might still turn around.

He then got up and ran to the room where the Chamber of Commerce's communication equipment was kept, and asked someone to contact his uncle.

But for some reason, the communication magic suddenly stopped working at this moment.

Damn.

He slammed his fist on the table.

Why do all these things have to happen at once?

So what should he do now? Should he send Luo Xiu back to wait a few days? He was very hesitant.

He knew that Luo Xiu was Master Tata's apprentice, and his uncle also found out after that day.

The recent challenge from the Adventurers' Academy to Luo Xiu has caused quite a stir. As soon as Luo Xiu mentioned wanting items like the Blood of the Silver Dragon, he guessed Luo Xiu's intentions.

They wanted to improve their skills before the competition.

The first duel is scheduled to begin in four days, but there's no definite news from my uncle yet. Who knows when he'll return?

If Luo Xiu were just Master Tata's apprentice, that would be one thing, but Luo Xiu also owed him and his uncle a great debt of gratitude.

To help or not to help?

He anxiously began to unconsciously bite his thumbnail.

Finally, after much deliberation, he made up his mind.

He walked out of the room with the communication equipment and came to Luo Xiu:

"Sir White, the items you requested can be arranged without any problem."

Luo Xiu asked with some confusion:

"But didn't you just say that His Excellency Botta won't be back for the next few days? Do these props require his signature?"

"Yes, but I just asked using a communication tool, and he said there was no problem and I could sign on his behalf, but it would take a little preparation time."

Rolda spoke up.

At this moment, Luo Xiu could clearly see that Roldah's emotional and mental state was lying, but he still spoke calmly:

"How long will it take approximately?"

Three hours.

Rolda held up three fingers:

"Those materials will definitely be in front of you in three hours, and then we can discuss the specific price."

"no problem."

Luo Xiu nodded and agreed.

The interrogation revealed that Rolda's last words were true.

As for how much exaggeration there was in his earlier statements, he didn't care.

Seeing that Luo Xiu had agreed, Rolda breathed a sigh of relief. Under the pretext of continuing to prepare materials, he left first and returned to the room with the communication equipment.

"Contact His Excellency Botta every ten minutes."

He spoke to the person in charge of relaying messages inside the room.

He had already made up his mind to help Luo Xiu obtain the materials.

If he still can't contact his uncle within three hours, he will directly overstep his authority and get his hands on the materials.

This was undoubtedly against the rules. He didn't know what his uncle would do in this situation, nor did he know if Luo Xiu could survive in the hands of the sword fanatic Gallo four days later.

But Luo Xiu truly saved the careers of the uncle and nephew, and in this situation, he felt that this was the only thing he could do.

He stared at the enormous black crystal display in the center of the room, muttering to himself:

"Answer the message, answer the message, Uncle..."

……

Luo Xiu closed his eyes, leaned back on the sofa, and ate the grapes that the bunny girl handed him.

In his mind, he was simulating and reviewing the mistakes he had made while doing alchemy the day before.

Suddenly, he sensed a familiar power fluctuation approaching.

He had sensed this power fluctuation when he fought Alger in the alley square before, and had been secretly watching his battle with Alger.

Now that it has reappeared, Luo Xiu couldn't help but open his eyes.

Then he saw a disheveled nobleman appear before him.

The man's shirt was half-tucked into his pants, one trouser leg was rolled up and the other was down, and he kept yawning, looking sleepy.

As Luo Xiu looked at him, he also noticed Luo Xiu at the same time.

Swish!

His expression changed; his sleepy look vanished, replaced by a sharp glint in his eyes as he stared intently at Luo Xiu.

Then, right under Luo Xiu's gaze, his figure suddenly disappeared from the spot.

A few dozen seconds later, while Luo Xiu was still wondering who this stalker was, the man reappeared.