Above the mage

Chapter 71 Bremen

The caravan members, realizing what had happened, looked at each other, speechless for a moment.

No one expected that what looked like a young boy who was about to go to a big city to stay with his wealthy relatives would actually be a sorcerer.

Moreover, judging from the spells Gao De just cast, he was clearly not just one of those "naive apprentices" who could only use a mage's hand to pour water.

"Check on Kylo and Cooly's injuries," the caravan leader finally said, dismissing the group.

He then approached Gao De himself and first expressed his gratitude, saying, "Master, thank you for your help."

"Since we're in the same line of work, it's only right that we look out for each other," Gao De said reservedly, having just made his move.

Those who travel together should help each other; this is the default rule, and there will be no exception just because he is a mage.

"Master, as is customary, the corpse of the burrowing worm will be your spoils." The caravan leader spoke with unusual respect.

"I can't take it with me, and I'm too lazy to deal with it. How about I sell it to you cheaply? Consider the difference as your due compensation." Gao De glanced at the massive corpse of the burrowing worm, thought for a moment, and said this.

"Master, just call me José," the leader José nodded. "I would be delighted to accept your suggestion."

"The corpse of a 0-ring ley line creature is generally worth between 20 and 25 gold, depending on the valuable parts of its body."

"If it's an edible ley line creature, its value will increase even further."

"However, the flesh of the burrowing worm is sour and rotten and cannot be eaten. The only valuable parts are its carapace and acid glands."

At this point, Jose showed a relieved expression, "Under normal circumstances, when the burrowing worm encounters danger, it will spray out the acid from its acid glands."

"Given the corrosive nature of the acid, unless a sorcerer intervenes, we ordinary people will all suffer severe consequences."

"Fortunately, this time it was overturned and killed before it could even spray acid."

Gaode had to once again lament his own limited knowledge.

As a mage, his understanding of ley line creatures was far less than that of Jose, an ordinary person.

Jose continued, "We are not professionals and cannot process the corpses of the burrowing worms to extract useful materials, so we can only take the corpses of the burrowing worms to the shops in the city to sell."

"The purchase price offered by the store is generally half of its value."

"Let's say the burrowing worm's corpse is worth 22 gold coins. It might be a little less or a little more, depending on the market, but the difference usually won't exceed 2 gold coins."

"Based on that calculation, the shop would probably offer about 11 gold coins for this burrowing worm corpse."

Gao De nodded slightly, knowing that Jose was telling the truth and had not lied to him.

Cutting the purchase price in half at the store may seem like a rip-off at first glance, but it's actually perfectly reasonable.

When acquiring non-mass-produced items like the corpses of ley line creatures, the basic principle is to halve the purchase price.

Because acquisitions carry risks.

Although the corpses of ley line creatures are valuable, they only become worth money when they are sold.

Non-mass-produced items mean they are not essential products, and therefore there may not be buyers who have a genuine need for them.

Although it is quite valuable, the seller cannot guarantee when it will be sold.

If the goods don't sell and remain unsold, it means the merchant's working capital is tied up for a whole day.

Therefore, businesses will absolutely not do it without a 50% profit margin.

To get rid of the stock quickly, it's necessary to sell it at a painful low price.

"For just 6 gold coins, the whole thing is yours," Gao De said with a smile.

"Killing this burrowing worm wasn't my achievement alone, and some of you were injured as well. Besides, without you, I wouldn't have been able to pull the burrowing worm's carcass back. This is the reward you deserve," he explained.

Jose and Gao De exchanged a glance and said sincerely, "Thank you for your generosity."

The burrowing worm attack was a minor but significant incident during this trip.

The two coachmen who were swept away by the burrowing worm's tail suffered a bit of a fall, breaking their bones. It seems they'll need to rest for quite some time.

As for Gaode Maps, it was purely a gain.

Gold coins increased by 6.

Also, the [Digging Worm] bonus is +1.

origin:

0 rings - burrowing worm (1/7).

Because things were going so smoothly, he was even hoping to encounter one or two more burrowing worms along the way.

As it turns out, the official roads were indeed relatively safe.

This was the only accident that happened along the way.

One day later, at noon on the second day.

The trees gradually thinned out, and traces of human activity could be seen one after another.

Having arrived here, they had essentially left the forest. The tense atmosphere in the group finally eased, and everyone became more lively, chatting and laughing, imagining the scene of reuniting with their families.

Large tracts of farmland gradually appeared on both sides of the road.

These are the villages and towns surrounding Bremen.

Farmers working in the fields glanced at the passing convoy on the official road.

Upon seeing the carcasses of burrowing worms on the truck, they all showed expressions of awe.

The official road gradually widened and became more lively.

After traveling for quite some time, the convoy carrying the corpses of the burrowing worms finally approached its destination:

Bremen.

This largest city in the Bremen region is located next to Lake Deepflow, the largest lake in the region.

Centered on Deepflow Lake, the waterways extend in all directions, reaching most cities in the Bremen development area.

Water transport is the most convenient mode of transportation.

It is precisely because of this excellent geographical location that Bremen has become the largest city in the Bremen region.

In comparison, the backwardness and poverty of Hogan, a city without any waterways, is understandable.

Under the afternoon sun, the lake shimmers with golden light, like fish scales.

The enormous city of Bremen stands beside the lake.

The city walls are towering, built of ancient gray stone, and topped with staggered towers and magic crystal lamps.

The city gate is majestic and carved with intricate runes.

"We've arrived!" cheers erupted from the caravan.

"Let's go into the city!" José, the leader, laughed heartily.

With Bremen City right in front of him, Gao De jumped off the carriage.

Gru, who was driving, was taken aback and looked at Gao De in confusion.

"Thank you for taking care of me along the way."

"Aren't you coming into the city with us?" Gru asked, bewildered.

"No, thank you," Gao De waved his hand.

Entering the city with so many people, especially with a burrowing worm corpse in the car, would easily attract attention, which was not Gao De's intention.

Not to mention there were many people around, and yesterday he also displayed the [Flame Arrow] spell.

When you're out and about, it's essential to be wary of others.

To avoid potential trouble as much as possible, Gaode chose the safest way to enter the city.

He planned to wait until the caravan entered the city before going in alone.

Gaode acted decisively and swiftly.

Watching his departing figure, everyone could only sigh, knowing that it was already a coincidence that they had any interaction with someone like the mage.

For them, Gaode Maps was ultimately just an extraordinary passerby.

Now that we've parted ways, I'll stop thinking about it.

The convoy slowly drove into Bremen, watched by many civilians at the city gate.

(End of this chapter)