Above the mage

Chapter 105 Level Four Earth Veins

A sumptuous dinner: a large turkey leg and boiled potatoes, served with a light mead, worth 4 silver and 6 coppers.

Ten sets of basic magic potions, exactly a month's supply, cost 60 gold.

Two sets of linen casual clothes, 14 silver.

Two elegantly packaged bottles of sparkling wine, 30 silver dollars.

A bottle of myrtle oil bought from a perfume shop, 10 silver dollars.

Two wooden barrels, each with a capacity of 8 gallons, and 10 silver.

A total of 63 gold, 8 silver, and 6 bronze.

After this large expenditure, Gaode, who had just made a small profit in response to the call to action, saw his savings balance decrease to 222 gold and 10 silver.

It looks like a lot, but if you keep drinking "basic magic potions" to cultivate, this money will only last for less than four months.

After enjoying dinner and doing some serious shopping, Gaode returned home, drank a basic magic potion, calmed his mind, and practiced the guiding method, returning to a smooth spiritual experience.

"I'm addicted to drugs," Gao De muttered to himself, then continued to focus on his cultivation.

With the aid of basic magic potions, although the Guiding Method only achieved a small breakthrough on the 8th of Harvest Month, the next small improvement is not far away.

This visible progress in cultivation makes Gaode's practice particularly energetic.

Harvest on the 25th of the month.

Although they were anxious, Gaode waited two days before finally visiting Maciej.

He believed that Maciej was certainly also interested in news about the "Hogan Leylands".

However, considering that Maciej was also away for more than half a month, unlike him who had no relatives or friends, he would definitely want to "warm up the bed" with his wife and children as soon as he returned.

Moreover, they had just returned to the city, and they would need to inquire about the specific details to find out.

He was given one day to reunite with his family, and another day to gather information.

If we calculate it that way, visiting every two days is just right.

He chose the time from afternoon to evening.

This time of day is typically for social activities.

As a 1st-ring mage in the official law enforcement team, Maciej resides in the Sirens district, a prime area in the entire city of Bremen, second only to the Deepflow district.

It was evening.

The setting sun cast its light on the clean streets of the Siren District, as if draping them in a golden veil.

Following the street, Gaode arrived at the address given by Marchey, and found himself in front of an exquisitely decorated two-story detached house.

He approached the gate and rang the doorbell.

Then, a strangely cute mechanical bird emerged from a mailbox-like box next to the door, making a gurgling sound as it went in and out.

No wonder it's a wealthy neighborhood; even the doorbell is so high-end.

Gao De remarked with emotion.

A few seconds later, the door was opened from the inside out.

A woman dressed in a linen servant's skirt, clearly a maid, looked at Gao De, subtly scrutinized his attire, and then asked with a hint of wariness:

"What can I do for you?"

"My name is Google Ditu. I'm here to visit Mr. Maciej. Could you please announce my arrival?" Google said with a smile, holding up two bottles of sparkling wine and a beautifully packaged bottle of sesame oil.

"Please wait a moment, I'll inform them right away," the maid said politely, and trotted into the room.

"Please come in, the master is waiting for you inside." After a short while, she came out again and led Gao De inside.

The Maciej family's hall was enormous, more than twice the size of the entire floor of Gaode's house, and it was carpeted.

The maid led Gao De to the reception area.

"Master, our guests have arrived."

Maciej, who was already waiting in the reception area, stood up upon hearing the voice, his face beaming with a warm smile. He showed no arrogance befitting a high-ranking official and quickly walked towards Gaode.

"Welcome, my friend."

Maciej had always had a good impression of Gao De, the youngest mage apprentice in the team, whose combat skills were exceptionally outstanding.

Gaode responded with a smile, "I hope this sudden visit hasn't bothered you."

As he spoke, he handed over the gift in his hand.

"A small token of my appreciation."

Maciej did not refuse, accepted the gift, patted Gao De on the shoulder, and said, "Next time, just send someone; no need to spend money."

"Please sit down."

He led Gaode to sit down in the elegantly decorated reception area.

The maid had just served two steaming cups of fine black tea and gently placed them on the table in front of them before quietly leaving.

Even the cups are so high-end. Gaode noticed that the tea cups had classic and exquisite patterns, and the porcelain glaze was pure white.

Is this the quality of life for a 1st-ring mage?

He was quite envious.

Gao De picked up his teacup, took a sip of tea, and found that the aroma was long-lasting and that it was clearly much higher quality than the tea he had bought.

"To be honest, the main reason I've come to bother you is to inquire about the Hogan Leyland," he said bluntly.

When talking to a monk who was far more experienced and older than himself, Gao De did not think he could hide his thoughts from him.

Another matter is inquiring about the Hogan Leyland, which isn't a big deal, so there's no need to hide anything; it's better to speak frankly.

"You've come at just the right time. I just got the latest information about the 'Hogan Leylands' from the team yesterday." Similarly, Maciej didn't bother to hide anything and said with a smile.

"Level four ley lines." He extended his right palm, pressed down his thumb, and gave Gao De a "4" gesture.

"It's been confirmed. The Hogan ley line is a level four ley line, the same level as the original spring ley lines in our Bremen region."

"From now on, Bremen is a region with two level-four ley lines."

"Although the appearance of the Hogan ley line resulted in the loss of Hogan city and the heavy casualties, the city of Bremen will also become lively in the next ten years or so because of this new ley line."

"It's hard to say whether it's a blessing or a curse," Maciej remarked.

"Have the leyline creatures that caused the Hogan leyline upheaval been suppressed?" God asked, seeing Maciej's demeanor.

Since Maciej spoke of the "Hogan Leylands" with a smile, it suggests that the situation is unlikely to be too bad.

"Not yet, but soon," Maciej said.

"The reinforcements that came from Saint Sein this time were led by the mage Frey."

"Frey is an extremely powerful battle mage; his combat strength is among the best in the court mages."

"On his first day in the core area of ​​Hogan Leyland, Mage Frey killed three 4th Ring Leyland creatures that were entrenched in Hogan City."

"In the following time, he led his team to sweep through the area around the core of the Hogan Leyline several times until they could no longer see a single 4th Ring Leyline creature."

"This deterrent effect should last at least one or two years."

"Even if another 4th Ring Leyline creature appears in a year or two, it will only be one or two scattered ones. We in Bremen City are fully capable of handling it ourselves."

"Originally, Mage Frey's mission would have ended here."

"However, he plans to stay for another week to clean up all the leyline creatures that inhabit the core area of ​​the Hogan leyline, thus reducing our burden, before preparing to return."

"After this cleanup, the Hogan ley lines are now temporarily suppressed."

"Although ley line creatures will continue to emerge, they will not be as violent and ferocious as they were at the time of their birth."

"Instead, the amount will be maintained at a relatively constant value based on the total amount of magic in the region."

"For Hogan City, the rebirth of the Hogan Leyland is a catastrophe, but for many others, it is a rare opportunity."

At this point, Maciej couldn't help but sigh again.

Upon hearing this, Gao De fell silent.

This is the stark reality.

(End of this chapter)