Because there were too many players in the Beginner Village, the Magic Hut was set up as an independent plane.
Pushing open the heavy oak door and walking inside, there was only an old mage with a white beard in the room.
"Boss, I want to buy magic potions."
Su Yu knocked on the table.
At this time, the old mage was using a cauldron to stir a pot of green liquid.
Hearing Su Yu's words, he looked up and glanced at Su Yu, then turned his head and said coldly:
"Go, go, go! Is this a place for you to come? My lowest-level potion costs at least 5 Spirit Coins, can you afford it? Newbies should honestly do quests, clear monsters, and not be overly ambitious!"
The NPCs in "Evolution" have very high AI and have their own independent personalities.
The old mage saw the novice robe and staff on Su Yu and thought he was a poor man, so he didn't plan to pay attention to him.
Su Yu smiled.
He didn't retort, but materialized the Spirit Coins from his backpack.
Clatter, clatter, clatter!
The crystal-clear Spirit Coins poured out, covering the entire wooden table.
At first glance, there were at least several thousand!
The old mage turned his head when he heard the sound.
Seeing the table full of Spirit Coins, his hand stirring the potion suddenly froze, his eyes widened.
What's the situation? Why is this novice mage so rich?
As a level 30 mage who also works as a pharmacist, it is difficult for him to easily take out so much money!
So his attitude instantly took a 180-degree turn:
"Hehe, little brother, it was all a misunderstanding just now! What do you need? My goods are the most complete!"
The old mage put on a friendly face and moved closer to Su Yu.
Looking at the table full of Spirit Coins, he rubbed his hands eagerly.
The old mage's "face change" reminded Su Yu of an ancient saying: "Arrogant at first, then respectful, it makes people laugh."
However, he wouldn't argue with an NPC.
After taking the "exchange list" handed over by the old mage, Su Yu began to tick items on it:
"【Novice Mana Recovery Potion】 300 bottles, 【Novice Wisdom Potion】 100 bottles, 【Fireball】 magic scroll 300, 【Ice Arrow】 magic scroll 100."
The stack limit for each group in the backpack is 100.
So Su Yu bought many groups of the required potions and magic scrolls in groups of 100 and stuffed them into his backpack until it was full.
As for the potions that restore health, Su Yu didn't buy a single bottle, because the monsters in the Beginner Village moved clumsily, and buying health recovery potions would be useless and take up backpack space.
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Seeing Su Yu purchase so many high-value items at once, the old mage nodded and bowed, running back and forth to get things, completely losing his previous arrogance.
This shopping trip cost Su Yu a total of 30,000 Spirit Coins, probably more than all the players in the entire Beginner Village could gather together.
However, he didn't even blink an eye, and after the transaction was completed, he immediately walked out.
Seeing that Su Yu was about to leave, the old mage quickly waved his hand to stop him: "Wait a minute, little brother!"
"What's the matter?" Su Yu turned his head.
"Hehe, it's like this." The old mage immediately explained: "I see that your bones are extraordinary, and elemental energy surrounds you, you are a rare magical genius!"
"Get to the point."
"Okay... I want to ask, are you willing to join my faction - the 'Scholars' Sanctuary'? The 'Scholars' Sanctuary' is one of the top factions on the entire continent! Other mages are breaking their heads trying to get in!"
The old mage's face was filled with an enthusiastic smile.
He saw that Su Yu had spent tens of thousands of Spirit Coins in a short period of time, and knew that Su Yu must be very rich!
Bringing such a rich person into the faction, his superiors would also give him generous rewards.
"Ding! Hidden Excellent Quest triggered: 【Join the Scholars' Sanctuary】."
"Quest requirements: Accept the request of Mage Pism and join the faction - Scholars' Sanctuary."
"Quest rewards: 【Scholars' Sanctuary Invitation Letter】 X1, Experience Points X200."
There are various large and small factions on the Forgotten Continent, and players can choose one to join.
Su Yu knew about the "Scholars' Sanctuary" faction, and joining it would indeed bring many benefits.
In his previous life, a player had to reach level 20 and run more than 30 quest loops to gain the approval of the Scholars' Sanctuary and be able to join.
But Su Yu wasn't satisfied.
The corners of his mouth curled up: "Do you think I don't know? The Scholars' Sanctuary is just a third-rate faction on the continent, far inferior to the first-rate Silverpine Spire and Elemental Dome!"
Su Yu did not accept the quest and turned to walk out of the house.
The old mage Pism was completely stunned. How did this novice mage know about the Silverpine Spire and Elemental Dome? How could a newbie know so much?
However, he also knew that Su Yu was not easy to fool.
Seeing that Su Yu had already stepped one foot out of the threshold, the old mage quickly stopped him again:
"Wait! I haven't finished yet! I am willing to exchange my treasured items that I have collected for many years with you!"
"Ding! Quest has been changed. You have triggered a Hidden Rare Quest: 【Join the Scholars' Sanctuary (Modified)】."
"Quest requirements: Submit the material 【Silver Snake Gallbladder】 dropped by the level 5 BOSS 【Silver Snake Leader】."
"Quest rewards: 【Scholars' Sanctuary Invitation Letter】 X1, Skill Scroll 【Chain Lightning (Excellent)】 x1, Experience Points X500."
Seeing the 【Chain Lightning】 skill scroll in the quest rewards, Su Yu was stunned.
【Chain Lightning】 is an area-of-effect skill, and area-of-effect skills are very scarce in the novice stage.
If he remembered correctly, in his previous life, he needed to trigger a hidden quest here with the old mage and do 30 high-difficulty quest loops to get the 【Chain Lightning】 skill scroll.
Now, he only needs to submit the 【Silver Snake Gallbladder】?
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The old mage also said with a flattering expression:
"You are so rich, you can just find a 【Silver Snake Gallbladder】 from adventurers in the future, this quest shouldn't be difficult for you, right?"
But after saying this, the old mage felt something was wrong again.
That's not right!
I was clearly inviting him to join the faction, which is beneficial to everyone, so how has it become me begging him?
Su Yu smiled: "Since that's the case, then I'll reluctantly agree, and I'll bring you good news!"
Su Yu accepted the quest and strode out of the Magic Hut.
Although the "Scholars' Sanctuary" is only a third-rate faction on the continent, it is very enlightened and open. There are no obstacles to withdrawing after joining, and it is indeed suitable for settling down in the early stage.
Moreover, being able to get an area-of-effect skill in the early stage is of great help to him, and Su Yu is very satisfied.
