Don't disturb the sorcerer's scientific research

Chapter 214 The Chaos in the City Has a Reason
Jia Xiuzhen never expected that meeting a Tifflin bard in Gowald's tavern would turn out to be a salesperson.

When the bard finished singing and pulled out a box of Juan-Jiaxiu brand mage armor from his bundle, Jiaxiu really had to exert all his strength to keep his composure.

The cow has grown up.

When did your business grow to this extent?

I've never heard of this before. If I had known about this beforehand, I wouldn't have bothered with all those complicated customs procedures. There should be a supply chain for this, so I could have just had the supplier bring them in.

Margaret nudged Jassie with her elbow.

"That's impressive! How did you do that?"

"Good question, I don't know either."

The operation of Juan-Jacchus's brand is mainly handled by Juan and the princess's people. Jassiu only needs to wait to collect the money each month and occasionally help solve problems related to magic improvement.

After all, the ability to modify magic by reading code is far too overpowered for researching and adjusting low-level spells.

As for the specific operating methods, Jia Xiu was not very familiar with them.

I only know roughly that they probably use the method of finding distributors in various regions.

Larvin is only responsible for research and development and production, supplying the goods to distributors in various regions, and then it is up to the distributors to consider how to sell as many products as possible.

The current business model has not yet evolved to the point where distributors in different regions also need to adopt a unified model to build a brand image.

Therefore, it's not surprising that distributors come up with all sorts of methods to sell their goods.

It's not impossible for distributors near the border to subdivide their goods among more agents, who then carry the goods all the way to the demon territory.

Never underestimate how much a businessman can act when there is profit to be made.

After the performance, the bard tried his best to sell the ultra-thin mage armor to the tavern patrons, but it was clear that given the locals' wildness, this security measure would have a hard time selling.

The guests, who were enjoying the performance, all looked away and went about their business when they saw Tiflin carrying the box of Juan Jassiu cards.

The bard of Tiflin was not discouraged and continued to promote his wares with a smile.

"Put on your armor before you hit the road, and you'll be healthy, happy, and carefree..."

"Capture love, protect against harm, and never forget to wear a mask during passionate moments..."

"Even if reborn from the ashes, remain clear-headed; close protection is essential..."

……

Putting everything else aside, the bard truly lives up to his name, composing verses in verse, each with its own rhythm.

Looking at this Tiflin, Jia Xiu thought that the street performers of the past must have done similar work.

Don't be so sure, from this perspective, who can tell the difference between the songs sung by bards and the lyrics of Taiping poems? They're all in similar tunes, with different lyrics added in different ways.

After calling out to everyone, the one who ultimately patronized her business was the succubus who was already open at the tavern.

A succubus rushed over, grabbed a handful of mage armor-generating runes, and ran off, shouting as she went, "Still on the books, money settled at the end of the month."

Jia Xiu never expected that those who paid the most attention to safety measures were actually the practitioners.

That makes sense, though; the tools we use to make a living should be well protected.

Seeing that the bard had finished his clamor, Jia Xiu stepped forward.

Upon noticing someone approaching, the bard's eyes lit up, and he immediately went to greet them. "Do you need the ultra-thin mage armor? New customers get a 20% discount on their first purchase. You won't regret it!"

"No."

Hearing the negative answer, the bard was a little disappointed, but he still maintained his professional smile.

"So, is that what you need?"

"I have a few questions to ask."

"I sell my art, not my body."

"No, no, that's not it. I really have a few questions to ask. If you can answer them, I can offer you more than you would earn selling mage armor for a month."

The bard chuckled.

"Do you know how much money I can make selling mage armor for a month?"

Jia Xiu did not answer.

I don't know how she was so confident in talking about her sales performance just now.

Jia Xiu chose to pull out a stack of crowns directly.

Mia felt a pang of heartache when she saw the stack of things. She only asked a few questions, so why did she have to pull out such a whole stack?

Even though it wasn't her money, it still hurts to see it.

The bard's eyes were glued to the stack of glittering crowns.

"Selling oneself is not out of the question."

Jashu couldn't take it anymore. The special feature of Goward here is that it's particularly erotic, right?

All problems lead to the three lower paths.

"No, we really aren't..."

"you?"

The bard keenly noticed the subject Jia Xiu used and glanced at the "heroes and heroines" behind him.

Biting his lip.

"Orcs are barely acceptable, but liches are absolutely out of the question."

Jia Xiu was speechless.

Moreover, the orcs reluctantly accepted it, and the girl had to admit, he was quite a character.

However, when her words "lich is absolutely out of the question" reached Bubu's ears, they sounded completely different.

Bubu snapped to attention. "A knight will do anything."

"Oh my god, please don't make things worse."

Seeing that Bubu was adamant, the bard had no choice but to say, "Then you'll have to pay more."

Jia Xiu finally understood that Tiflin's biggest principle was that he had no principles.

As long as the money is there, everything is negotiable.

He didn't want to continue the cross-server conversation, so he simply lifted the bard up, asked the bartender for directions, and then headed towards the private room on the second floor.

The bard was startled when he was lifted up so easily.

He doesn't look strong at all, so how can he be so powerful?

Oh no, what if they're going to be rough with me later?
"Special gameplay options also cost extra, and you must use mage armor to ensure hygiene. My safety keyword is..."

It must be admitted that this Tifferin, as a grassroots distributor, has done his best.

Half a minute later.

In a relatively quiet private room on the second floor.

The so-called "relatively quiet" is only slightly better than a wet market.

As soon as Jia Xiu sat down, the bard, without hesitation, reached out to unbutton his shirt, only to be stopped by Jia Xiu and forced to sit down in the opposite seat.

She smiled shyly, "If I ruin my clothes..."

"If you bring up the issue of adding more money again, all of those original fees will be forfeited."

"No, no, no, everything is negotiable. Talking about money will only hurt our feelings."

Okay, first question.

"what?"

"Ah for what?"

"Are you really asking a question?"

Didn't I say that from the beginning?

Tiflin stared wide-eyed at Jashy in disbelief. Wow, he'd met a "fool."

You don't play anything, just ask around and you get several crowns.

No, this can't be a fool, this is a grandpa!
"Ask away, I will answer everything I know without reservation and will not lie to you in the slightest."

"Okay, let me introduce myself first. My name is Matthew, I'm from Larvin, and I'm a mage."

Jia Xiu revealed his false name. As for his identity as a mage, as long as he didn't use the special skills that only sorcerers could use, no one could tell whether he was a sorcerer or a mage.

"Oh my, it's Master Monk. No wonder you seem so noble and different from ordinary people."

Tiftlin was incredibly obsequious.

She wasn't the kind of bard with magical talent; she was just a street performer. These two professions, apart from having the same name and both being able to play musical instruments, were completely different.

Therefore, in her household, all those who know magic are the masters.

Goward is not a place where the law prevails; whoever is powerful is right.

She was starting to worry about whether she could get that stack of crowns. She didn't have any powerful backers, so she could just ask them directly. Could that stack of money be something the mage was just teasing her with?

Jassi continued, "We came to Gowald for a spell research project."

"Master, your research project is sure to be a success!"

Jia Xiu thought this bard was definitely good material to be a straight man.

We respond to every word that comes our way, and we never leave anything unsaid.

"This project is about demons and demon hybrids."

"Then you've come to the right place."

"Because I need the cooperation of the demons, I need to contact the more powerful demons in Gowald in hopes of reaching a cooperation agreement. Do you know where the powerful demon forces are located and how to contact them?"

Jia Xiu then stated his main purpose.

"Look at what you're saying! I'm just a lowly bard, how would I know about the affairs of those powerful forces... Sigh, please don't take it yet!"

Seeing that the bard was trying to get away with it, Jia Xiu didn't waste any words and directly took the money off the table.

This startled Tifflin so much that his voice cracked.

"I... I was just joking with you."

"Really? Well, I was just joking with you then. See all this money?"

As Jia Xiu spoke, he took one back.

"Sigh! One is missing, isn't that funny? If you're going to make another joke, then I'll make another one too, okay?"

The bard looked aggrieved.

“You’re a big shot too. You could crush me with ease. I can’t afford to mess with those powerful forces. I don’t know what you’re up to. What if you do something like that and they come after me? My life won’t stand a chance.”

"Don't worry, I'm just here to discuss cooperation. There won't be any conflict, and you won't be in danger because of me."

Jia Xiu genuinely had no intention of starting a conflict, hence his statement.

Tifflin didn't dare say that you looked dangerous.

"Let me put it this way, Goward. It's mainly controlled by three forces: the devil, the demon, and the hybrids."

Jia Xiu nodded.

Sure enough, dividing power according to race is always the most common phenomenon.

From this perspective, all three companies may need to find enough test subjects.

"The devil's influence is mainly in the east of the city, controlling most of the merchants. This tavern has to pay them protection money on time."

"Who is the leader of the devils? Where is he?"

The bard answered reluctantly.

She now felt that the way Matthew was asking the questions sounded like he was aiming straight for her hideout. She even started to worry that she might be silenced after asking the questions. This money was just too hard to earn.

"The leader of the devils is a succubus. He spends most of his time in a women's clothing store on the east side of the city. The store is easy to spot; it's the tallest building on the east side. There's also a garden in front of it, filled with sculptures he bought from humans."

Jia Xiu took out his notebook and began to take notes.

Just as I'd heard before, the demons here do indeed love art, so I didn't bring the wrong item.

It's reasonable for a succubus to be the leader. People often confuse succubi with demons, but they are actually very different. Succubi are just naturally good-looking, but they are still capable of fighting.

"A women's clothing store? Is this some kind of female lust demon?"

"Um... Strictly speaking, he's a male succubus, but he likes to wear women's clothing. He considers himself a female succubus, so you must use female pronouns when you meet him, or he'll get angry."

"what?"

"Oh, right, this succubus leader also has a lover, who is human."

"male?"

"female."

"hiss……"

Jia Xiu truly never imagined that a demon leader could be a biologically male demon who identifies as female, and whose lover is also a female succubus.

Why not just stack buffs?
"So, what are his, um, her hobbies?"

"Women's clothing, um, art, and mathematics."

"you sure?"

Jia Xiu had no idea how this mathematical idea came about.

"It's true. It seems that she likes mathematics because she thinks it is absolutely rational and unbiased, and believes that it should be proven from a mathematical perspective that her kind of obsession is reasonable."

Shouldn't she prove it from a biological perspective?

"I don't know either, you're asking me."

Jia Xiu rubbed his forehead.

"What about the demons?"

"The demons are in the west of the city. Their leader is a giant slime monster named Jupiter. They live in a place in the west that's a bit like a garbage dump. They call it the palace. Just follow the stench and go to the smelliest place."

Jia Xiu wrote it down.

There is indeed a race of slime monsters among the demons, and the mud monsters on the continent are said to be related to this kind of demon.

Does it have any hobbies?

"It likes sculptures."

Jia Xiu also brought several sculptures; he should be able to fool people.

However, the bard continued, "It likes a little different sculptures; it likes to be sculpted."

"What the hell?"

"Because it felt that its slime monster appearance was ugly, it always hired people to make it look the way it wanted."

Jia Xiu was convinced.

"What exactly does it look like?"

"Uncertain, but overall it's strong, with very sharp edges."

I understand. It means you hate your original appearance, so you like all hobbies that don't have any distinctive features.

Is there something wrong with it?

"Even demons have problems."

The bard answered as a matter of course.

Jia Xiu sighed, wondering what kind of "place of outstanding people and beautiful scenery" this Goward was.

The devil's leader is covered in buffs.

The leader of the demons is someone who suffers from appearance anxiety.

No wonder this place looks like this.

"Then what about the last half-blood? You're also half-blood, so you should know them best, right?"

"Ouch!"

When the mention of mixed-race forces was mentioned, Tieflin's expression changed drastically.

"Let me tell you, compared to devils and demons, these mixed-race people are the most outrageous!"

Jia Xiuren was numb.

Are there really "experts" here?
(End of this chapter)