Chapter 5: Treasure

"Hmm, what is it?" After finally regaining his senses, Lin Yun first appeared somewhat bewildered, and then he quickly responded, "Oh, you mean the formulas that need to be mastered before attempting to break through the magic vortex? It's quite simple. The Norsen formula is used to construct the initial form of the magic vortex, while the Kid formula is used to calculate the flow of magic. If conditions permit, it would be best to also master the Figaro formula, as this can save a considerable amount of magic when constructing the initial form of the magic vortex."

In fact, the value of these alchemical items is at least ten times their salary

However, deep down, you are actually feeling quite pleased. Disappointed, aren't you? Stunned, perhaps? Did you think you were still that carefree young master who had everything provided for? Did you think this place was still the golden rose that brought in wealth daily? Don't be ridiculous; the Golden Flash Merchant Association has collapsed, the golden rose is gone, and you are now merely a Level 9 magic apprentice, and one who has been stuck at that level for several years!

This cannot be the legendary magic iron, can it

Damn it, just wait until I seize the opportunity, and you'll see what happens. Raymond silently cursed under his breath, feeling frustrated as he hurriedly grabbed his wand and rushed a few steps to catch up...

Then Lin Yun began to take action, quickly emptying three boxes of bright red coral. Following that, an entire bag of moonlight sand was also collected. Naturally, a few pieces of magic iron that had been left in the corner were not overlooked either. He made four or five trips in total, all of which were moved into the gilded rose's alchemical laboratory by Lin Yun

When Lin Yun pushed open the door and walked into the gilded rose, everything was already invisible. The once dazzling shelves were now empty, even a fly would disdainfully spit on them. The floor was covered in dust, emanating a musty odor

No, I must think of another way to properly humiliate this bastard

The result of this, along with the map and the book, has been awaited for a long time. The twenty-minute walk is nearly complete, yet that bastard remains as still as a corpse, with his head down and hands behind his back, leisurely making his way... Along the way, he even pretends to be deep in thought. Damn it, what could you possibly be pondering? You are merely a magic apprentice; can you really contemplate any profound issues?

This is a bit excessive!

Exit through the back door, turn left, and after crossing a street of several dozen meters, you will arrive at the warehouse of the Golden Rose.

The issue is, I am truly innocent...

When Raymond caught up from behind, Lin Yun had already opened the warehouse door with a key and was standing in front of various cheap magical materials, lost in thought.

Relying on the memories left by Ma Fa and Merlin, Lin Yun indeed knew from the very beginning that this was an era rich in resources. However, Lin Yun never imagined that the resources of this era could be so abundantly excessive to the point of being morally reprehensible. Just look at the piles of magical materials on the ground.

Looking at that idiot's dazed expression, Raymond felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction. Finally, he must be disappointed and dumbfounded. Just look at these cheap magical materials; combined, they probably aren't worth a thousand gold coins. And he thinks he can use them to repay his debts. Does he really believe that his fat uncle is a philanthropist?

"By the way, young Master Merlin, has your teacher ever mentioned to you which formulas are best to master before attempting to break through the Magic Vortex?" After asking this question, Raymond felt a sense of pride, thinking to himself that this question was truly insightful, providing a perfect hint while also carrying a tone of condescension, thus achieving both substance and appearance.

Raymond's forehead was veined with tension. As a dignified mage, I took the initiative to speak to you, a mere magic apprentice. Not only did you fail to show any surprise or reverence, but you even dared to ignore me. Are you seeking your own demise

However, after waiting for a while, Raymond could no longer hold on, as he realized that something was amiss. That bastard entered the door without any reaction at all; he neither looked stunned nor disappointed. Even Raymond's deliberate shaking of his head and sighing failed to elicit any response, as if he had seen nothing at all, and he simply walked straight through the empty lobby towards the back door adorned with gilded roses

Raymond is already prepared; when that bastard shows disappointment, he will have a good laugh at his expense

After speaking, he looked at Raymond with a somewhat strange expression: "Isn't this knowledge that all magic apprentices should possess?"

However, Raymond would never have imagined that the person who was lost in thought was actually thinking the same thing...

The Golden Rose is located on Triumph Avenue, which is the most prosperous area of Thousand Sails City, where the highest foot traffic and the most expensive goods are all concentrated on this street, where every inch is worth its weight in gold. Only with the kind of strength that the Shining Gold Chamber of Commerce possessed back then could they easily establish the Golden Rose on Triumph Avenue after a seemingly joking remark from Roger Merlin.

It's all over, truly a case of mental breakdown

This is truly excessive..." As soon as Raymond entered, he shook his head and sighed, his face filled with regret

No, I need to think of a way to hint at it...

Lin Yun also felt that she had to exert a great deal of effort to restrain herself in order not to laugh out loud

However, with the decline of the Shanjin Chamber of Commerce, the once sensational gilded rose that opened to great fanfare in Qianfan City has now also become desolate. The three top alchemists of Qianfan City had long since departed, taking with them numerous expensive alchemical items. Their reason was that the Shanjin Chamber of Commerce had defaulted on their salaries, so they took these alchemical items as compensation along with books.

As he waited and waited, Raymond began to lose patience, cursing under his breath countless times, "You bastard, can you stop pretending and come to me for guidance? Can't you see that I've been waiting in agony?" ... "If you don't hurry up, by the time we reach the gilded rose, there won't be a single onlooker left, and what use will it be for me to mock you then?"

Raymond, watching from the side, was somewhat taken aback. What had happened to this young Master Merlin? Why had he suddenly become so unusual? Could it be that he was unable to cope with the shock and was experiencing a bit of a mental breakdown?

After wandering around the warehouse, Lin Yun couldn't help but want to curse. This truly is an era where resources are abundant to the point of moral decay. Demon iron is tossed in the corner, crimson coral is packed into three boxes, moonlight sand is in whole bags... Moreover, they all share a common name: cheap magical materials

This was the first time Lin Yun encountered true magic iron, a rare magical metal that did not exist in the apocalypse. Long before Lin Yun's transmigration, several thousand years ago, the last piece of magical metal in the world of Northrend had already been mined. In the long years that followed, people could only see descriptions of various magical metals in books

Raymond gritted his teeth in thought, but unfortunately, before he could come up with a solution, the gilded rose had already arrived

Raymond turned around and saw that the person beside him was still with their head down, hands behind their back, wearing a contemplative expression

It is too extravagant, it is too wasteful

Raymond was momentarily overwhelmed; this bastard's schizophrenia was one thing, but could he not drag me down with him? My father had worked at the Merlin family for decades, treating this bastard almost like his own son. If he found out that this idiot had come along and ended up with a mental breakdown, I feared I would have no good days ahead of me

"Hello, Young Master Merlin!" Lei, having endured and endured again, finally restrained the impulse to curse out loud. Unwilling to accept this, he raised his voice once more.

I... I..." Raymond almost jumped up in anger. What the hell does that mean? Are you saying that I, a dignified mage, still need to consult you on the knowledge that a magic apprentice should master?

Raymond felt that he truly had to exert a great deal of effort to restrain himself in order to avoid letting out a gloating laugh

Does he not realize that after running back and forth four or five times, he is drenched in sweat and the items he moved out are worth less than five hundred gold coins? Not to mention repaying Fario's debt, even dealing with the families of the two victims would be quite difficult. Although those bright red corals filled three large boxes and the moonlight sand filled a whole bag, all these items are the most common and ordinary magical materials in the world of Northrend, and one could easily buy a large quantity with just a few gold coins. Those pieces of magic iron are worth a bit, but the problem is there is no alchemist. Relying solely on you, Mafa Merlin, how could you possibly handle the magical processing with just your teeth?

Not to mention anything else, just the bright red coral alone filled three entire wooden boxes. What does this signify? In a post-apocalyptic world, taking out just a few pieces could easily incite a riot in the desolate city of Hather. By the way, there is also that full bag of moonlight sand; it would probably take hundreds of years of digging in the desert to unearth this much.

Hello ... ..." Raymond opened his mouth, wanting to make one last effort, but soon gave up on that thought, as that guy was simply moving too fast. By the time Raymond reacted, he could only see a silhouette.

Along with the employees who gradually left afterwards, you take this, I take that, the once prosperous gilded rose now remains just an empty frame. In fact, if it weren't for the old steward noticing that something was amiss and quickly sealing the warehouse, it is likely that even the remaining cheap magical materials in the warehouse would have been completely cleared out.

I said, "Why are you running so fast..." When Raymond came in, he actually intended to complain a bit, but upon seeing Lin Yun's expression, he immediately retracted his complaints, as there was no need to complain anymore. He was too busy reveling in the misfortune to have time to complain about anything

Lin Yun instinctively swallowed, his gaze fixed on a faint glimmer in the corner of the warehouse. Indeed, it was dark and profound, emanating a strong magical fluctuation. What else could it be if not magic iron?

However, who can blame the Shanjin Chamber of Commerce for being unable to pay their salaries? Fario cannot even repay the 8,000 gold coins he owes, let alone the salaries of alchemists that often exceed tens of thousands.

After much effort in shifting my gaze from the moonlit sand, I was soon captivated once again by a patch of brightness

Wait, what is that thing

Lin Yun swallowed hard several times, forcing himself not to look at those tempting treasures. At that moment, Lin Yun was like a person who had been starving for dozens of days suddenly encountering a table full of delicacies; not screaming and rushing over was already quite a display of self-restraint. However, even with such self-restraint, Lin Yun still stood there in a daze for quite a while before regaining his senses from the shock

Then, Raymond waited for a long time again

Each type of magical metal is a gift from the earth, inherently possessing unique magical powers. With just a little processing, they can be transformed into powerful alchemical items. If one encounters a skilled alchemist, there is even a chance to advance to a magical artifact. For instance, the Sanctuary Tower, standing in the center of Hazer City, is the greatest magical artifact in the history of the Northrend world. It has sustained a world that should have long been destroyed, postponing the arrival of the apocalypse by millions of years. Such power transcends the description of mere miracles.