Above the mage

Chapter 52 Basic Magic Potions

Gao De was startled, realizing that he hadn't been cautious enough and had acted too impulsively.

He had recently bought a scroll of striking spells from Pierre to suppress the arcane lock, and now he was displaying this "nouveau riche" attitude.

Anyone who makes the connection can grasp the meaning behind it.

Fortunately, Pierre was not a malicious person, and it is estimated that when he was trying to solve the [Arcane Lock], Pierre had roughly guessed some things.

But Gaode was still taken aback and learned his lesson.

You must never be so complacent again.

"Not bad, not bad," Gao De chuckled and brushed the topic aside, then cupped his hands and said, "Then I look forward to your good news."

After agreeing on a specific time with Pierre, Gao De took his leave.

The old man glanced at Gao De's departing figure and muttered to himself, "This kid seems to be getting more and more complicated."

Pierre agreed to his request, and even though he might not be able to get it, Gord was in a pretty good mood.

At that time, Yom brought a total of five spell recipes.

Due to limited financial resources, he could only choose the three most suitable options based on his situation: [Acid Splash], [Freezing Ray], and [Increase Resistance].

The remaining [Blade Protection] and [Reading Magic] skills will be temporarily abandoned.

The reason we've turned back to reconnect with Yom and buy the remaining two spell recipes from him is primarily because we're now much better off financially.

Secondly, he desperately needs these two spell recipes that he gave up back then.

In order to obtain the source, Gaode will inevitably have to confront the earth vein creatures sooner or later.

Blade Protection, which can protect against physical damage, becomes especially important.

Moreover, Gao De vividly remembered the time he was ambushed by three unemployed miners from the city.

Although it was only a minor injury at the time, and I managed to force them back with magical punishment, I still feel lingering fear when I think about it now.

As the saying goes, even the best martial arts master is afraid of a kitchen knife.

One reason.

With at least mastering [blade protection], you no longer need to fear kitchen knives.

As for the [Reading Magic], it is of paramount importance to Gaode.

You could even say that this is his primary goal.

Not to mention the inconveniences a mage would face in the future if they didn't have the ability to decipher magical text.

Even looking at the present moment, Gaode Maps has its reasons for needing to master the "magic of reading".

He intends to use the "reading magic" to decipher the magical text on the scroll of unknown purpose and origin in the legacy of the sorcerer Seda.

How can one not be curious about what is recorded on a scroll that looks exceptionally precious?

After leaving Pierre's grocery store, God did not return directly to the herb garden.

He thought for a moment, and finally took a detour to the Rose Potion Shop, which was located at the end of the street and furthest from Phil's Potion Shop.

There are three most famous potion shops in Hogan City:

Phil's Potion Shop, Ghostlight Potion Shop, and Rose Potion Shop.

All three potion shops wanted to dominate the potion market in Hogan City, so the competition between them was extremely fierce, to the point that they were irreconcilable enemies.

Come to the potion shop, either sell or buy medicine.

Gaode's goal is the latter.

Now that he has a "huge sum of money" in his hands, Gaode has started to consider things he hadn't dared to do before.

He planned to lavishly purchase "basic magic potions" to aid his guidance practice.

However, it cannot be purchased at Phil's Potions Shop.

He had already aroused the suspicion of the staff at Phil's Potions Shop, so it would be safer to buy basic magic potions from another potions shop.

The market price for a "Basic Magic Potion" is 6 gold per set.

A first-class mage apprentice can consume a set of basic magic potions in 6 days.

In other words, if Gaode wanted to drink the basic magic potion continuously, the 50 gold left by the mage Seda would only be enough to support his cultivation for 50 days.

Although Gao De is usually very "miserly", he can still distinguish between the importance of moral character and money.

Besides, with increased skills, making money becomes easier.

This is also true.

Stepping into the Rose Potion Shop, Gao De scanned the store but did not find any basic magic potions for sale.

However, he did not leave disappointed.

There are still too few mages in small cities, so the potions sold in potion shops are mainly those that ordinary people can use.

Potions like basic magic potions, which are specifically for use by mages, are not necessarily displayed openly in pharmacies.

The shop assistants were very observant; before Gaode could even ask a question, a young male employee had already approached and asked, "Hello, sir, what can I do for you?"

He saw that as soon as Gao De entered, his eyes scanned back and forth across the shelves, clearly indicating that he was looking for the potion he needed.

These customers basically don't need any sales pitches, and they almost never leave empty-handed.

Seeing that Gao De had almost scanned the entire store but still hadn't spoken, he guessed that Gao De probably hadn't found what he wanted, so he quickly went up to greet him.

"Are there any basic magic potions for sale? I didn't see any."

"Of course I have it, it's just in the medicine cabinet. Wait a moment, I'll get it for you." The clerk looked at Gao De with a slightly surprised expression.

Gao De was wearing a brown linen coat, which is typical attire for ordinary people.

Basic magic potions are clearly a "luxury item," and he never expected that Gao De's target would be them.

Despite his surprise, the clerk deftly squatted down in front of the medicine cabinet next to the counter, then took out an exquisite box from the drawer, carefully placed it on the counter, and opened it in front of Gaode.

Inside the box were three small vials of potions, the liquid of which was a crystal-clear sea blue.

"Look, sir."

A thought flashed through Gao De's mind, and a glint of light appeared in his eyes.

[Detection Magic].

At that moment, in his eyes, a medium-brightness aura, invisible to others, flickered on the potion bottle.

The condition is not bad.

After inspecting the goods, Gaode was satisfied.

"How much is a set?" he asked as usual.

"Sir, a set costs only 6 gold and 10 silver. All prices are clearly marked and there is no bargaining," the shop assistant said with a smile.

"Isn't the market price for a basic magic potion 6 gold per set?" Gao De's expression changed, and he could no longer remain calm.

"That's how it is," the shop assistant patiently explained, "but recently, due to the frequent appearance of creatures from outside the city, many people from other places have come to our Hogan City."

"You know, a large portion of these outsiders are mage apprentices, and they also buy basic magic potions to drink."

"If it weren't for this unexpected situation, the sales of basic magic potions in our pharmacy would normally be very stable, with roughly the same number of sets sold per year."

"So we've been very restrained in stocking up. Now that things have changed, it's obvious that we can't keep up with the demand, so we have no choice but to raise prices," the salesperson said, shrugging as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

"It's not just us; if you go to Phil's Potions Shop or Ghostlight Potions Shop, you'll find the same price."

As the saying goes, the market determines the price.

"Fine," Gao De could only admit defeat upon hearing this, gritting his teeth resentfully before saying, "Give me two sets."

"Alright!" The clerk immediately knelt down enthusiastically and took out another set of basic magic potions from the medicine cabinet.

A transaction worth 10 or more gold coins is considered a large order in the store.

Gao De carefully rummaged through his pocket and took out his money bag, counted out 13 gold coins, and paid them to the shop assistant.

(End of this chapter)