Witch, don't be so lazy

"of course can."

Hans smiled and held out his old hand. "One silver coin, no bargaining."

silence.

Eyes wide open.

An Ke took a deep breath and thought, forget it, this is a matter of life and property, so he has to pay the money.

It’s a pity that the small amount of money I just extorted has to be handed over before I can even warm it up.

She took the money in annoyance and slammed it on the counter. The sound was loud but the force was not strong because she was worried that it would be damaged. Lao Deng took advantage of the situation and took advantage of the situation.

Hans put away the silver coins and his old face smiled as brightly as a flower.

He didn't keep anyone in suspense.

"The Huangtu Gang has been the largest gang in Xueshan Town since twenty years ago, controlling almost all gray industries, including gambling, lending, smuggling, and trafficking in poisonous lamp grass..."

Hans paused. "The one in charge of all this is Grey Wolf Thornes, the leader of the Wasteland Gang and a first-level naturalist mage. As for the smaller leaders under him, they're probably all magic apprentices who've practiced for seven or eight years."

hiss.

An Ke clicked his tongue, wondering how it even involved a formal mage.

"This Huangtu Gang has become so rampant that it controls all the illegal businesses in Xueshan Town. Why hasn't the Aleman family taken any action yet?"

The lord has been a second-level wizard for decades, and the Aleman family has a strong foundation, so it is definitely no problem for him to take down the Huangtu Gang.

"Well..."

Hans smiled. "Gambling and moneylending are highly profitable industries. The former only has some legal casinos in major cities, while the latter is firmly controlled by the Tower Council. As for the import and export of goods, the Winter Magic Chamber of Commerce accounts for the lion's share, with other factions and guilds also taking a bite. Not to mention poisonous lamp grass. While it's commonplace in the South Continent, it's strictly controlled in the North..."

"Local lords and gentry wouldn't dare interfere with these industries. However, there are always desperate individuals willing to take risks for gold, silver, and treasure. According to regulations, we fight against local evil forces, and we don't need to hand over the confiscated property."

Hans winked at Anke with a playful look.

"I don't know about other places, but in Xueshan Town, the Public Security Bureau often organizes large-scale crackdowns in July and August every year to crack down on the Huangtu Gang's gray industries. Every year, they are very effective and the results are very fruitful."

Depend on.

It is true that all crows are black. The nobles in the other world are no better than those in the previous life. They still exploit the people and divide their money into 30% and 70%.

It is obvious that this Huangtu Gang is a black glove that is tacitly approved by the City Lord's Mansion and deliberately condoned by the Aleman family.

An Ke cursed in her heart for a long time, then asked:

"Then why are they targeting me?"

"Have you ever shared your scroll-making abilities and meditation skills with anyone else?"

"Absolutely not."

"I do not know then."

Hans spread his hands, but then he thought again, "Maybe it's related to some weird rituals. You'd better be careful."

Be careful, I know this without you telling me, but although I have a promising future, I am still in the weak starting stage.

Anke sighed, then blinked, revealing her cute dimples, and called out in a sweet voice:

"Dear Grandpa Hans, Anke knows that you must be an amazing wizard..."

Unfortunately, Lao Deng didn't seem to buy it and interrupted him directly.

"Haha, the price I'm asking for is not cheap. Even if you sell a hundred of them, you still can't make up the difference."

Hans replied with a smile.

Humph, there's no point in being cute.

After hearing this, An Ke's face darkened, her mouth flattened, and she simply stopped pretending.

"Then I can't come to the workshop to work. Otherwise, when the Huangtu Gang comes to our door, you will sell me out."

"Don't worry about that. Since we've signed the contract, I have my dignity and rules. Just stay in the store. Even if their leader, Gray Wolf Thornes, comes looking for you, you don't have to be afraid. Besides, he can't come."

Hans said quietly.

This is good news.

Anke's eyes lit up and rolled around. She was about to speak, but Hans seemed to have read her thoughts and stopped her in advance.

"Don't even think about it. It's impossible. You have to leave after closing down every day."

cut.

Considering that the two parties didn't even know each other two days ago, Anke was already very satisfied to have a place that was almost a safe house. Hans was still a good person.

However, once I leave the workshop, I will start to worry about being attacked.

An Ke's expression was solemn. Considering an old saying from the Celestial Empire, "Know yourself and your enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles," she took a deep breath.

"Mr. Hans, do you know any more specific information, such as the spells that the leader of the Desolate Gang and the casino boss are proficient in?"

"Of course, the price is five gold coins, and it only covers the methods they have demonstrated before."

Hans rubbed his fingers together and said, "It's okay if you can't take it out now. I can wait."

Tsk.

Although he was mentally prepared, the price still hit Anke hard.

Even if she was working, she would have to work for two months. What if something happened during these two months?

Don't blame Anke for being too cautious, because she has a proficiency panel. As long as she can survive the early development, her future will definitely be bright. In order to ensure safety, she should try to avoid any avoidable risks.

She even just thought about whether she should join the Aleman family now.

It's a pity that, on the one hand, he still doesn't want to be a dog for the nobles, and on the other hand, he is afraid that the relationship between the Huangtu Gang and the Lord's Mansion is closer than he imagined.

Of course, leaving Xueshan Town is also an option, but the price is that he cannot take the magic college entrance examination within three years, and it will also violate the contract with Hans and he will have to endure severe backlash.

Oh...trouble...

Anke thought about it, then suddenly tilted her head, her beautiful big eyes blinking, staring at Hans closely.

"What do you want to do?"

Hans suddenly had a bad feeling.

An Ke smiled sweetly again and stretched out her fair little hand: "Kind Grandpa Hans, please lend me another five gold coins."

Like a thunderclap.

Liu xba guiwu VIII drenched Ylinwu Hans almost jumped out of his chair: "Why?"

An Ke patiently coaxed him: "Think about it, you have already invested thirteen gold coins in me, oh, plus the three gold coins of salary that you overdrew in advance. If something happens to me, you will not be able to get your money back at all, right?

Now, if you just lend me another five gold coins, the so-called risk can be greatly reduced. Isn't this a great thing?"

Hans' eyes almost rolled up to the sky.

"You think I'm a brainless troll? Faced with high sunk costs, a qualified businessman shouldn't increase his bets, but should cut his losses in time."

Well.

Anke puffed out his cheeks.

She had no choice but to sit on the chair and practice the Mage's Hand, repeatedly picking up and putting down the small schoolbag she carried with her.

After the store closes, she will try to find a place to live.

All of a sudden.

The workshop fell into silence.

Until Hans made a "tsk" sound, reluctantly took out five shiny gold coins, and put them on the table with his backhand.

"It won't happen again."

Eyes wide open.

Anke pursed her lips, choosing her words carefully: "Could it be that you really have troll blood..."

"never mind."

Hans's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot, and he reached out to take the gold coins back.

"Don't!"

An Ke didn't dare to say anything more. Her words didn't really mean to be a personal attack. She was just wondering, "The gold coins will go back to your pocket after I take them out. Why bother doing it multiple times?"

Hans's face turned long. "You're the only one who talks too much, aren't you? Who's asking for help now?"

"Of course it's the cute little Anke, who is asking for help from the kind and generous Grandpa Hans."

Anko took the gold coin and pushed it back again.

At the same time, she had an idea.

This is not so much the other party's strange temper as it is a transaction ritual, not necessarily on a magical level, but more like a rule set by some organization.

Done.

Hans muttered, "A great businessman must be brave enough to add chips," then waved his hand at Anke, "Don't give me the news yet. I'll confirm it for you for free. Come on time tomorrow."

An Ke nodded obediently.

……

The night is dark.

As the rolling shutter door fell completely, Anke stood alone under the dim street light.

Ok.

In fact, the streets are still quite lively, which makes the sad atmosphere less exaggerated.

Anke was just sighing that the safe house did have a time limit, and she now had to find a place to live.

There's really nothing to think about.

After all, in Xueshan Town, there is only one place that can ensure safety and provide accommodation to outsiders.

——Adventurer's Guild.

Because the guild is a big force, and its local leader is also a first-level mage.

Although it was already midnight, this was the busiest time of the day for the pub.

The noise could be heard from a long distance away.

Come in.

Encore pushed open the door, and colorful lights and impetuous heat waves rolled towards him.

Chapter 10 Adventurer's Guild

This is Encore's second time back at the Adventurer's Guild.

Candle lights, fireplace, the central bar piled with drinks and plates, the dark brown round tables arranged neatly, still the standard tavern look.

But compared to the quietness during the day, the guild becomes extremely lively at night.

The noise and heat were rising one level higher than the other, and the air was filled with the aroma of ale, apple pie and barbecue.

All the round tables were packed with people, and it didn’t matter that there were not enough chairs. The folding stools we brought with us came in handy at this time.

If you look around casually, you can see big men in work clothes, women with heavy makeup, old men with yellow teeth, and young children who are just learning to speak.

Oh, of course, the children came with their parents. They couldn’t and didn’t want to drink, so they just focused on the desserts and barbecue. After they were full, they ran to listen to stories.

Since it is a tavern, there must be a bard, who will sing heroic poems of the ancient empire with a harp as accompaniment, and hold an inverted hat at his feet to accept tips from the audience.

They were toasting, chatting, flirting, listening to stories, and even huddled in a corner playing cards and dice, sneaking around, and it was obvious they had staked their chips...

After all, in Xueshan Town, these are the only entertainment activities available to ordinary people.

The chaotic Rat Street district certainly has more exciting things to do, but ordinary people don’t have the courage to go there. The nobles’ upper-class salons also have many different kinds of entertainment, but they are not qualified to enter, so they can only come to the tavern to have fun.

Even if there are no hooligans causing trouble in ordinary taverns, it is inevitable to encounter drunk people. But in the Adventurer's Guild, there is no such trouble. Besides, the beer here is cheap and the food is not expensive.

of course.

The Adventurer's Guild will never suffer a loss. Although the products are cheap, they focus on small profits but quick turnover. This not only builds a good reputation, but the gathered crowd also helps to build a commissioned trading platform.

After all, no matter in which world, once the platform is set up, there is no need for merchants to personally participate. They can make a lot of money just from commissions and fees.