"Yes, it's us."
Albert shouted, "Guardians, we want to enter the gray pigeon gathering place."
The guardian, that tall figure, looked at Albert carefully, then said in a hoarse voice, "Take out the token."
"no problem."
Albert felt in his clothes and took out a black stone token. He shook it lightly and threw it over, saying, "Guardian, take a look."
The guardian grabbed the token in his hand, a pale green light shone brightly in his eyes, and he roared in a cracked and hoarse voice. Visible tiny sound waves rushed out of his mouth and landed on the black token.
"I-Van-S!"
A gray gas appeared on the surface of the stone token, and then the gray gas twisted to form a lifelike figure, exactly like Albert.
That figure was not just an image, there was also a hint of aura that was extremely similar to the aura on Albert.
"Yes, it's you." The guard threw the token to Albert and said, "There is a token and a magic stone."
"Of course, I know the rules."
Albert smiled, put away the token, and at the same time, threw a magic stone to the tall figure.
Then, the guardian checked Daphne and Aubrey's tokens in the same way, and the results were of course correct.
"Where is your token?" Finally, the guardian looked at Morin.
"I don't have a token."
Morin said this calmly. At the same time, he was also surprised. It seemed that this guardian was very powerful and even had strength close to that of a formal wizard.
No wonder, it is used as a guardian of gray pigeon gathering places.
I just don't know whether it is a pure human being, a witchcraft life, or something else.
Maureen subconsciously thought of the two animated statues with evil tastes, Hugh and Iman, at the entrance of the Dark Forest.
"No token?" The green light in the guard's eyes suddenly jumped, and he said in a hoarse voice: "In this case, you have to give five magic stones."
"Five magic stones? Sure."
Maureen thought about it and laughed.
He stretched out his hand, and five magic stones flew out through the air with great force, like stone bullets shot from a crossbow.
These magic stones sank into the body of the guardian, which was covered by a wide black robe, and disappeared without any fluctuations. It looked a little weird.
"Okay, you guys go in."
The guardian's voice came, and then his body gradually faded and disappeared in the floating mist.
The front has changed unconsciously. The fog has become much thinner, and a gravel path has extended out, leading to the front.
Faintly, you can see many figures coming and going, in and out.
"Okay, Maureen, let's go in."
Albert walked up to Morin and said, "If you have a token, I'll charge you one magic stone. If you don't have a token, I'll charge you five magic stones. Although the price is very different, this is indeed the rule."
"Molin, if you want to save magic stones, it's better to apply for a token at the Gray Pigeon Gathering Area. You know, every time you come in, the difference is four magic stones."
Daphne was talking on the side, like a nagging old woman.
Maureen smiled and said nothing more, then walked into the gathering place of the gray pigeons with Albert and the others.
Albert and the others had some things to take care of, and Maureen wanted to wander around on her own.
It was his first time here and he was not familiar with the place where the gray pigeons gathered, so he always had to walk around alone.
Morin had already memorized the map given to him by Albert and the others. As he walked, he checked the map in his mind against the map so as not to get lost.
"This is the fur area. There are some rare animals and ferocious beasts with furs. The prices are very high..."
Mo Lin looked at the busy area ahead and said softly, after going in and observing for a while, he continued to move forward and found an unfamiliar area in front of him, saying: "This is the weapons area..."
After thinking about it, Morin walked into the weapons area. After looking around, Morin walked into one of the largest weapons shops.
"Welcome, welcome, distinguished guest, what can I do for you?" A middle-aged man who was slightly short but muscular, strong and with a thick beard, saw Morin and his eyes lit up and he hurried over.
"I need a cross sword."
Maureen said calmly.
His cross sword had been used for a long time and had suffered a lot of damage, and was no longer suitable for combat.
"Yes, the Hammer Shop can meet all your needs."
The short and strong middle-aged man laughed loudly, and there was an indescribable heroic spirit in his voice.
Morin smiled, listened to the short and strong man's non-stop words, looked around, and began to choose.
After a long time, Morin walked out of Tiechui's shop.
The cross sword at his waist has been replaced with another one. Although it has been treated to look worn out, one can still feel a hint of biting coldness through the faintly flashing sword edge.
"It's almost time, let's go meet up with Albert and the others."
Morin listened to the chip time reminder that had been set in his mind, thought about it, and walked towards the place Albert and the others mentioned.
He already knew almost everything about where the gray pigeons gathered.
Soon, Maureen appeared outside a grocery store that looked rather shabby.
"Maureen."
Aubrey greeted Maureen.
Maureen walked in, nodded, and said, "Aubrey, is this your friend's store?"
"Yes, this is old Farrell's shop." Aubrey shrugged and said, "Although we are friends, this old guy is unwilling to lower the price. Look, Albert is bargaining with him."
Morin looked over and, as expected, saw Albert, whose face was flushed and who kept talking, and the man who was arguing loudly with Albert.
He must be old Farrell.
What surprised Maureen was the look of old Farrell.
He was very short, about 1.45 meters tall, with dark green hair that fell to the ground, looking very weird.
His body was shrouded in a green robe. His upper body looked normal, but his lower body was not made up of feet, but baby-sized hands. Those hands were moving unconsciously, and occasionally, sounds could be heard through his thick dark green hair, giving people a creepy feeling.
"Hey, Maureen, don't keep staring at old Ferry's feet." Aubrey approached Maureen and whispered, "Once, old Ferry had a little accident because of a witchcraft experiment, which is why he became like this, and his temper is a little weird too."
"You know, Farry wasn't the old Farry before. He was a handsome young man. But now, tsk tsk..." Aubrey said, and it was unclear whether there was teasing or mockery in his voice.
Morin nodded, and the corners of his mouth curled up, which was considered a smile.
He didn't look at Old Ferry again, but turned his eyes, looked around, and began to look at Old Ferry's shop.
"Hey, Albert, I say, the price you offer is too low, too low, you need to add at least another hundred magic stones."
Old Fary said in a shrill voice, like a baby speaking with a shrill voice, or like a woman crying softly, "Listen, my material is worth more than this price, do you hear me?"
With a bang, Old Ferry slammed a thick copper-bound book heavily on the counter and spoke loudly.
Albert and old Farry were arguing, and the sound of their quarrel could be heard.
Morin looked over subconsciously, and then his attention was immediately attracted.
Old Fary's hands kept hitting the copper-bound book, making a banging sound, and Morin's eyes fell on the book, with a look of surprise flashing in his eyes, as if he had seen something incredible.
"Ding! Alchemy books found!"
The sound of the chip came over.
"Books on alchemy."
Maureen whispered to himself, looking at the copper-bound book with bright eyes.
Alchemy is a very powerful but rare subject, and due to past turmoil, alchemy is almost lost in the Parsis subcontinent.
Morin had only discovered a few words in the library section of the Dark Forest, but he never thought that he would see books on alchemy here with old Fary.
Albert and Old Farrell had already completed the transaction, so Maureen walked over.
"I want your book."
Morin's eyes fell on the bronze-sealed book and he spoke lightly.
"Oh, book? You mean this book?" Old Fary was stunned, then shook his head and said, "I didn't expect you to recognize this book of mine, but no, no."
"This book is about alchemy. I know its value. You..."
"I have the magic stone."
Maureen said calmly.
"Magic Stone? Magic Stone is a good thing, but unfortunately, I don't need it." Old Fary put his hand on the copper-sealed book and shook his head.
"This is a book on alchemy. It is in short supply and very hard to come by. I will not exchange it for magic stones." said Old Fary.
Maureen frowned, and suddenly, he smelled a faint scent coming from old Farry, and his heart moved.
His lips moved slightly, transmitting the sound.
"What, you..." Old Fary didn't take it seriously at first, but then his face changed drastically.
"I'm a pharmacist."
Maureen smiled and explained softly.
Just now, he knew from the smell on old Fary's body that old Fary was still suffering from the trouble of failed witchcraft experiments and had many hidden dangers, so he prescribed a potion that could suppress the hidden injuries on old Fary's body.
This was not difficult for Maureen, a pharmacist.
"Well, old Ferry, are you willing to trade with me now?"
Maureen chuckled.
The expression on Old Fary's face kept changing. He looked at Maureen, then at Albert and Daphne and others beside him, and suddenly said, "Sorry, Albert, my old friend, I have something to discuss with our friend, Maureen, so we have to go to the back. Please wait here for a while."
Then he took Maureen and walked towards the back.
Not long after, they entered a secret room.
"Molin, my friend, is the effect of the potion you mentioned real? Please exchange it with me. I am willing to pay the price!"
"I want that alchemy book."
"Molin, I got this alchemy book, "Witchcraft Reactions and Natural Principles", by accident. It is a paid course on alchemy, and it contains a comprehensive summary of the basics of alchemy. It can be said to be perfect, and it is not something that can be exchanged for a potion."
"I won't do anything to extort money, old Farrell. I have a paid advanced course in pharmacy, "Basic Principles of Pharmacy", which I can exchange with you. However, the price of that potion will have to be recalculated. You know, it will be of great use to you."
"Oh, advanced paid subject knowledge of pharmacy in exchange for my knowledge of alchemy, yes, sure."
"No, it can't be calculated that way, Old Ferry. You know, pharmacy is still very popular now, but alchemy is about to be lost in the Parsis subcontinent. The value is different. In addition, there is also the value of the potion..."
"Oh, damn, Maureen, you're blackmailing me!"
"…"
Maureen and Old Fary were discussing something when the sound from the secret room came over.
After a while, Maureen came out from behind with a calm expression, showing no joy. Old Farry, who was behind Maureen, had joy in his eyes, but when he thought of what he had paid, his face was filled with pain.
Albert and the others saw Morin coming out and greeted Morin and Albert.
"Okay, Albert, Daphne, and Aubrey, let's go."
Maureen nodded slightly at them and spoke softly.