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Chapter 625, I Can Sleep Peacefully Too
Inside the tavern's private room.
"Mr. Magnoro, why are you suddenly leaving the island? Is there some special news?" Rudyu asked curiously.
After attending the expo, everyone was focused on the three exhibits on Gold-Silver Island.
Only 'Magnoro' suddenly came back just to leave the island.
Magnoro replied calmly, "Some things came up last minute. It's unrelated to the expo, no need to worry."
"With the announcement of the enhancement potion, who knows how many people will come to Gold-Silver Island. Staying might actually bring us more gains," Rudyu continued.
Magnoro shook his head with a smile, "I'll visit the island lord again in a while. The gift has already been sent in the name of the merchant guild. My personal presence doesn't make much difference."
Hearing this, Rudyu couldn't say much more.
Originally, he thought the other party left in a hurry because he discovered something wrong with the island, so he followed.
Now it seemed, it was entirely due to personal matters.
Nothing to do with Gold-Silver Island.
"When is your ship?" Rudyu asked.
"Before dusk."
"Pretty urgent," Rudyu commented, then steered the conversation back to the expo, "This time, Gold-Silver Island launched three products, and word will quickly spread among the various merchant guilds. If any one of them can get the first-hand goods, they'll make a fortune, maybe even elevate their guild to a higher tier."
Even someone insensitive to the market could see how important these exhibits were.
Fountain pens would definitely replace quill pens, and watches would become precise timing tools.
Not to mention other professions, even alchemists would need watches for timing, and Mechanists would probably buy them to disassemble and study.
And right now, Mechanists had one distinct trait.
They could make large items, but when it came to small, precise machinery, they could barely complete anything.
That meant even if they disassembled it, they wouldn't be able to replicate it in the short term.
As for the final enhancement potion,
It was simply a trump card. Once the news spread, not just the merchant guilds, even royals and nobles would come to negotiate for purchase.
Competition would only become fiercer.
Magnoro nodded in agreement, "Exactly. It all depends on how Gold-Silver Island handles it. If they choose to sell to only a few guilds, the rest might not even get a sip of the soup."
"I was going to say that. If that really happens, our few guilds could try uniting and fight for a share of the pie," Rudyu said.
"No problem. I was going to discuss it with the higher-ups once I return, and get it settled," Magnoro said with a smile.
With that said, Rudyu also stood up smiling, "Then I won't bother you anymore. I'll head to the other merchant guilds for a look. If there's news, we'll discuss again."
Magnoro escorted him to the door, "Take care. If there's any new information, you can also write to me."
"Alright!" Rudyu replied, then went downstairs and left.
Magnoro returned to the dining table and fell into silence.
......
Lighthouse Street, on the road.
"My lord, the road ahead is blocked again," the coachman said, and the carriage started inching forward.
These past two days, the island had been issuing newspapers, and today's expo made things even livelier.
The entire island felt like it was celebrating a festival. After entering Lighthouse Street, they had already been blocked three times along the way.
The closer to the port, the more pedestrians there were on the street.
"Uncle, let's go check it out first!"
Inside the carriage, Xiaoxiao hung onto his shoulder and said softly.
Wu Heng thought for a moment and shook his head, "Don't rush. We already know the location. Let's just head over."
Glenda was level 18. If she really found her ex-husband, she could just possess and kill him.
If there was no result, either the opponent's level was higher, making possession difficult, or he had some method to resist spirits.
If even Glenda couldn't handle it, Xiaoxiao and Beni going over would be practically sending themselves to death.
"Pull over. We'll walk from here," Wu Heng said directly.
"Okay." The carriage stopped, and after Wu Heng got off and paid.
He called out to a nearby patrol, "Follow me!"
Clatter~!
The patrol skeletons squeezed through the crowd and quickly came over.
Wu Heng took out the flying carpet and soared into the sky, continuing the journey. Below, a squad of patrol skeletons followed at a fast pace.
Watching the flying carpet above and the skeletons running below,
The crowd along the road erupted in gasps of surprise.
......
Tavern hall.
Since seeing that familiar figure, Glenda hadn't left, following him all the way into the tavern.
The appearance had aged, but the movements and walking posture were unchanged from before.
She wanted to know why he tried to kill her.
Back then, their relationship was clearly good. Why did he use such a cruel method to torture her?
She needed answers.
Anyway, she was already dead.
Nothing to be afraid of anymore.
Inside the tavern, the bard was telling the tale of "The Blushing Maid Beni".
As the story unfolded, the drinkers sometimes sighed, sometimes cursed the cult with anger.
It seemed, since coming to Gold-Silver Island, she had finally begun living the life she wanted.
While thinking this, the door of the opposite private room opened.
The merchant she followed left with his attendant and went downstairs.
Glenda's eyes turned cold again.
She flew directly toward the private room across.
Today, there must be a conclusion.
......
Inside the private room.
Magnoro sat alone at the table, pouring glass after glass into his mouth.
His eyes were vacant, as if recalling something.
Ever since he arrived on the island, he had a premonition.
It made him reluctant to go to the island lord's residence, especially after reading the story in the newspaper—his unease grew stronger.
Now that the expo was over, he could report back to the higher-ups.
After that, whoever they sent to the island would have nothing to do with him.
"Wu Heng! This body... the ones up top may find it interesting."
Magnoro muttered softly.
And as he spoke—
He suddenly felt a chill spread through the room.
Before he could react—
Crack~!
The pendant on his chest exploded, turning into a honeycomb-shaped shield that deflected a spirit form.
The sudden attack instantly sobered him up.
Staring at the air, he saw a spirit taking form. His eyes filled with fear, doubt, and evasion, "Glenda!"
"It's me, Magnoro. I've come to kill you," Glenda's spirit said from mid-air, her form slightly unstable.
That protective pendant was clearly a fine item.
It had the effect of preventing spirit possession.
Then, Glenda rushed forward again like a fierce ghost.
Magnoro stumbled back a few steps, and his body emitted a holy light that blocked the oncoming spirit.
Glenda had reached level 18, greatly enhancing all her attributes.
But that light was like a powerful force specifically restraining undead, sending her spirit flying.
Her spirit was unstable. If she had been a lower level, that energy might have dispersed her entirely.
Seeing that she couldn't hurt him,
The panic on Magnoro's face quickly turned into disbelief and then relief.
Staring at the air, he softly said, "Glenda, is it really you? You've become a spirit."
Glenda quickly stabilized her form, squinting at him.
"Don't call my name. Disgusting!"
Magnoro still smiled.
His demeanor was still as elegant as a noble elder.
He spoke gently, "My dear, with you gone, every day I'm just muddling through. Now that you've come to find me, it's truly wonderful."
"Killing you, I'll finally get a good night's sleep."