Chapter 8, Big Business

"Magic scroll?" George's eyes widened in disbelief, how is that possible? "A basic lightning spell can actually achieve the power of a level 3 magic?"

Hello, esteemed guest, I am George, the owner of this small shop. The middle-aged man, guided by the attendant, approached Thunder and looked him up and down with a hint of admiration and envy in his eyes. "May I ask what you would like to purchase, esteemed guest?"

"Guest, may I ask what it is that you wish to sell?" The boss turned around and asked, standing in front of Thunder.

You can try it yourself, it's free said Thunder with a smile

The guest laughed, stating that a typical magician holds a prestigious status, so who would willingly spend their time inscribing scrolls? With that spare time, it would be more practical to meditate. Moreover, there is a chance of failure in the process of inscribing scrolls. These scrolls are usually inscribed by students in the magic academy to earn some pocket money.

Is it possible to depict magic scrolls using the method of talismanic symbols? This uncontrollable thought suddenly surged in Thunder's mind

The small shop operates on a modest scale, which is quite affordable. Although this is merely a scroll of first-level spells, the wholesale price for a blank scroll is still one gold coin. Considering the probability of a wizard's failure in inscribing, five gold coins is quite reasonable. If you were to go to a larger store, I would be surprised if they sold it to you for less than ten gold coins.

Can you open it and take a look? The Thunderborn are most interested in these writings and drawings.

Although there are fluctuations of magical power emanating from the other party, they are quite subtle. It seems that what George said is indeed true; throughout the continent, there are countless individuals who spend their lives oscillating between the ranks of novice and intermediate magicians

Is it so expensive

There are various types of spells such as Water Arrow, Ice Spike, Earth Spike, Lightning Strike, and Wind Blade, but the highest level of spells only reaches level two.

However, in the magical realm, talent is highly esteemed. Once one is promoted to an intermediate magician, prominent families will extend an olive branch to recruit them to serve.

Is he still a magician

Aren't you also a magician?" Thunder took out a Five-Glory Divine Thunder talisman from his bosom and handed it to George

Is it similar to talismans? Both arrange spiritual energy in a specific manner through diagrams and texts to achieve a destructive effect

"Call your person in charge out and say there is a big deal." Thunder suddenly recalled a thought.

The boss furrowed his brow and said, "What you want to sell is..."

Thunder looked through these scrolls one by one and asked in confusion, "Why are there no other higher-level ones?"

"You have a keen eye, dear guest. I am indeed a magician, but my abilities are limited. In this lifetime, I will probably only be able to be an ordinary junior magician," George said, taking the talisman and showing a pained expression.

To inscribe one or two levels of magic scrolls, one must first become a novice magician

George nodded, leading Thunder into the inner hall, while also reminding the staff to attend to Uncle Oak and Tifa.

Five gold coins! The fellow raised a hand.

Behind the small shop is a courtyard, not large, but sufficient for Thunder to perform his spells

After listening to the comrade's explanation, Thunder finally understood the purpose of the magic scrolls

It is not buying, it is selling

It is acceptable, but please be careful; if this thing tears, magic will manifest. It is not much of a concern for the - picture - book shop, but if a customer gets hurt, it would not be good for you. The way the fellow spoke was smooth, and Thunder found it quite pleasant to hear.

Carefully spreading the scroll on his hand, what caught his eye was not the Taoist talismans inscribed upon it, but rather a strange combination of patterns, somewhat intricate and complex. The material used for the drawings did not resemble ink or cinnabar; instead, there was a hint of a bloody scent.

Before long, a middle-aged man emerged from the inner hall. Even before he approached, Thunder could already sense a faint elemental fluctuation emanating from him

Please wait a moment! The spirit of the fellow is somewhat lacking, but he does not dare to offend the requirements of a mid-level mage

How much should this item be sold for? Thunder believes that he can perfectly grasp the pattern above. As a disciple of the Longhu Sect and the Symbol Sect, this small matter is naturally not difficult for Thunder

Only intermediate wizards are qualified to inscribe level 3 scrolls! For example, a level 1 scroll sells for 5 gold coins, a level 2 scroll can be sold for 10 gold coins, but a level 3 scroll is worth at least 50 gold coins, and there is a lack of market for it

Guest, do you really want it or not? The attendant spoke tirelessly about the Thunder book, yet it was clear he had no intention of making a purchase, which was somewhat irritating

Thunder carefully glanced at the patterns on the fireball spell scroll, then rolled it up and handed it to his companion, saying, "Take a look at the others."

Upon reaching the realm of intermediate sorcerers, it is natural for families to provide funding for their research and experimentation. Who would be willing to inscribe scrolls for a living

What is this? George looked at the talisman with some confusion. Although he could sense the fluctuations of magical power emanating from it, this object was neither inscribed with the blood of magical beasts nor made from specific materials, making it impossible to associate it with a magic scroll

"No!" Thunder flatly refused. If it weren't for the fact that he was a distinguished wizard, the fellow would have cursed him out.

Although the colleague has a somewhat condescending attitude, the boss's actions still left a good impression on Thunder.

Find a quiet and spacious place. The small shop is bustling with people, making it difficult to perform the Five Radiant Thunder Talisman.

No wonder, it has a slight smell of blood... The Warcraft... Thunder knows, it is equivalent to the spirit beasts on Earth. However, spirit beasts are rarely seen on Earth, while they are quite common here in Houtu. Moreover, the blood of spirit beasts is more powerful than vermilion when used to inscribe talismans.

Thunder did not respond, but similarly held a talisman in hand. With a gentle shake, a bolt of lightning, as thick as a snake's body, struck the ground with a crack, creating a large pit in the solid earth

This can be explained as follows. A wizard starts as a magic apprentice, then progresses to a junior wizard (capable of casting first to second level spells), an intermediate wizard (qualified to cast third to fourth level spells), a senior wizard (fifth to sixth level spells), a grand wizard (seventh to eighth level), a sorcerer (ninth to tenth level), and finally a magus (forbidden spell caster)

This is a scroll of Fireball, made using the blood of fire-elemental beasts

In this world, low-level magic scrolls are relatively inexpensive and more abundant; however, as one ascends, once reaching third-level magic, the prices of the scrolls become exorbitant.

What is this made with?" Thunder pointed at the scroll and asked

It is truly incredible. Not to mention that this magical scroll has already surpassed the category of scrolls found across the continent, its sheer power alone left George unable to believe his own eyes