After mastering the resurrection technique, they begged me to extend their lives.

Faced with this intelligent and beautiful princess, An Xiao's impression of her was that she was "not easy to deal with".

Although it is a relationship between a creator and a creator, she seems to be... cunningly using her own advantages as a bargaining chip to exchange for something.

Admittedly, the princess's unintentional display of "willingness to lower herself to serve you" was too tempting. If it were an ordinary person, they would probably have been overwhelmed and taken advantage of on the spot.

But An Xiao is different.

An Xiao fully understands one principle—

"You are a product of my creation, so for many things, there is no option to 'negotiate'; it's simply a matter of what I want to do, or what I don't want to do."

Furthermore, given her position as a princess, the demands she makes, even without thinking, are mostly "restoration-level" things.

What if she asks me to "kill Volta," "avenge my father," "take control of the Alevant Empire," or "marry me," or something like that...

that……

【? 】

An Xiao felt a chill run down her spine.

At this moment, Big Head completely controlled Little Head, rejecting the allure of the girl's sweet body.

"I'll go to the weapon shop first and get you a suitable staff. Don't move around here. Take these two scrolls for self-defense."

"Ah, okay..."

As he handed her a magic scroll containing a Multi-Water Spell and an Ice Wall spell, Airi feigned gratitude, but a hint of annoyance welled up inside her.

This mentality is hard to explain.

She had clearly hinted that she would give him her most precious possession, but he just tossed over two inscribed scrolls like a block of wood and ignored the "deal".

Is it because I'm not pretty enough?

Or is it that my body isn't young enough?

Mingming has always focused on inner qualities and cultivation since childhood, and her temperament is pure and outstanding. Even when she feels lonely and restless at night, she likes to secretly use her little hands to soothe herself... At first glance, her overall image is far superior to that of her peers.

He boasted that his appearance was second only to the empire's, and no one else dared to claim the title of number one.

While her figure may not be as striking as Fiora's, it's certainly not plain or uninteresting; at the very least, she's definitely petite and graceful.

But why was he completely unmoved?

Could it be that he has no sexual interest in "his own creations" or "humans who have already died once"?

"..."

The thought of this possibility immediately soured Ai Li's mood.

This is an unsolvable problem.

She pursed her lips and awkwardly watched him leave.

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Feeling nervous.

An Xiao left the cellar.

As night deepened, the noise from the outside world gradually subsided.

Patrolmen walked along the street in twos and threes.

Since it was evening, the shops were nearing closing time. Fortunately, the magic item shops were open 24 hours a day, with shifts for day and night, so even in a small town like Ningye Town, adventurers wouldn't find themselves unable to purchase the items they needed.

Unlike apothecaries, magic item shops sell both weapons and armor, primarily targeting magic apprentices.

Serious mages rarely shop in small towns like this; they usually get what they need in the capital. So the goods here can be basically divided into three categories: cloth armor, enchanted weapons, and consumables. There are no other items.

"I need a staff suitable for casting holy spells and buffs."

An Xiao got straight to the point.

The shop owner was a red-haired woman with a headband. When she entered, she was wiping some kind of handmade item on the counter.

Upon hearing the request, she sized up An Xiao and said with a smile:

"Young man, are you a newly enrolled magic apprentice?"

"A staff of holy magic... these are only sold in Galatin~"

"If you're talking about healing and buff spells, I can recommend our store's most popular product—the beginner spellbook."

"..."

Listening to the shop owner's introduction, An Xiao frowned and looked at the counter that specially displayed magic books.

Unlike a staff that condenses magical energy, a spellbook appears to guide the casting of spells by tearing off a page of enchanted paper as a medium.

Low-level spellbooks act as containers for transferring magic power, while high-level spellbooks can enhance ordinary spells and unleash them after being imbued with magic runes.

There is indeed a market for apprentices.

My staff is a pure white weapon with no attributes, so I can't give it to Airi. But the spellbook should be fine.

An Xiao recalled that when she cast the spell, it was basically similar to "reciting incantations in the air".

What does that mean?

That is, without the aid of magical weapons, the "Resurrection" spell can be cast simply by using incantations and divine guidance.

Such an incredible ability to unleash skills bare-handed would be revered by junior students in the academy of the Magic Kingdom in Terraria, who would respectfully call him "senior genius."

However, An Xiao has always been used to working alone. When she's alone, she doesn't really have any concept of talent; she just wants to solve the problems she faces.

"Can you cast spells like 'Magic Infusion' and 'Spiritual Blessing'?"

He asked.

"!"

Upon hearing this, the store manager was immediately taken aback.

He responded cautiously:

"It is possible... however, both of these spells are already above the third tier... I suppose you... uh..."

"This is not used by me personally."

An Xiao knew that the other party had just used an identification technique.

If one's combat power level is no more than 20, it is naturally unlikely that one can use third-tier magic.

However, Airi received the highest level of education in the Empire during her lifetime, and she also received one-on-one intensive training in magic under the guidance of the Archmage Margaret, so she must have already surpassed level 30.

Even if their attributes are reduced after being resurrected, they can still use the moves they have learned, at most the effects will be reduced.

"Okay. I understand."

Seeing that An Xiao didn't reveal anything more, the store manager nodded and introduced the products:

"This beginner-level spellbook costs 3 gold and 75 silver deer and allows you to use spells 15 times."

The intermediate level costs 18 gold and 64 silver, requires 35 casts, and enchants buff spells with "Concentration," increasing their effectiveness by about 10%.

"ah."

It's quite expensive.

I can't afford the mid-range ones, but I can afford the beginner ones.

but.

On second thought.

[By the way, I wonder if Airi has any money on her.]

"..."

Considering the girl's princess status, An Xiao couldn't help but wonder if it was possible that the princess also had some kind of "secret stash" or "private money" within the empire...?

Even though we confirmed during her physical examination that she wasn't carrying a magic ring like the one used for combat like the Wind Sword Maiden, logically speaking, her wealth should definitely be greater than that of the Sword Maiden, right?

No, I need to ask her when I get back.

Why not make use of the available resources? What if the princess is really a rich woman who can readily produce unimaginable wealth? Wouldn't that solve my startup capital problem on the continent of Wayne right away?

Thinking of this.

An Xiao nodded, immediately placed an order for a beginner-level magic book, paid and picked up the goods at the same time, and then, with the feeling of opening a blind box at home, she turned around and quickened her pace.

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