Chapter 32 (2/2)

It’s just a Red Electric Eel. Is it that expensive?

The man said, “I live in a coastal city. And I have to send this magical beast to your city.”

“Just the price of the mail alone is never cheap!”

In the current world, every human city was like an isolated island scattered across the vast sea.

Vicious beasts were the endless seawater that separated every island from each other.

Because of the vicious beasts, the transportation costs had soared.

A Red Electric Eel did not cost much, but the transportation cost was high.

Furthermore, an object’s value was in proportion to its rarity. Seafood was rarely seen in inland cities nowadays.

Austin replied, “Nine silver coins.”

The other party was speechless for a moment.

“Do you want it or not? Don’t waste my time.”

“Yes.”

“Two gold coins!”

Austin sucked in his breath.

Two gold coins?

What an exorbitant demand!

“One gold coin.

“One gold coin is my final offer. If that doesn’t work for you, I’ll buy from someone else.

“I’m sure someone would sell me at that price.”

The other party fell silent and did not reply.

Austin was in no hurry to pursue the matter.

Bargaining was all about patience.

Austin was not in a hurry and strolled around the other areas.

When he returned, he realized that the other party could not resist anymore.

“One gold coin is fine, but I can’t guarantee the condition of the Red Electric Eel.”

Austin smiled.

As long as it was a Red Electric Eel, it was fine. He did not have any requirements on whether it was dead or alive.

With the same method, Austin bought the Ink-Tailed Mantis Shrimp with one gold coin as well.

Two gold coins were gone just like that.

Austin could now declare that all his savings were gone.

“I’m broke.”

“I guess when the bronze medal comes down, I’ll have to leave the city as soon as possible to hunt for vicious beasts and earn some money to use.”

There were a few ways for a magister to earn money.

Being recruited by others, such as joining a large corporation, would allow one to receive good pay. It was relatively safe but with less freedom.

They also could join the royal family and receive a salary. However, the pay was not as good as the corporations, and with no freedom as well.

One good thing was that family members could move into the safer military district and live there.

If an emergency occurred, the families of soldiers could evacuate first.

Another way was to leave the city to hunt vicious beasts and sell the precious parts to the Magister Association.

The material of most combat uniforms and divine weapons came from vicious beasts.

He could accept missions and earn a decent amount on the Magister Forum as well.

It was a high-risk, high-profit way to earn money, and it had the most freedom.

“The more powerful I become, the faster money will roll in. Right now, the most important thing is to improve my powers and let my cells evolve!”

Austin packed up and prepared to go out and look for the Water Spirit Worm.