Chapter 113: Transaction

Once Commissioner Rachel left, only Gao De and Magic User Laer remained at the doorway.

"Magic User Laer," Gao De said respectfully.

"Let's go inside to talk." Once Magic User Rachel left, Magic User Laer seemed to have arrived at his own home field, with the posture of someone in control of the overall situation.

And the fact was indeed so.

He did not believe that this wild magic user in front of him, who looked like he came from the countryside, had any way to refuse him, an academy commissioner.

Gao De hurriedly made way.

Magic User Laer walked into the room, and without any visible action, the door closed silently.

"I won't beat around the bush with you; I'll just speak plainly." Magic User Laer got straight to the point.

After all, when dealing with someone who was far weaker than himself in terms of strength, age, and status, why would there be any need for too much maneuvering? The fact that he was willing to lower his posture to discuss with him was already giving him enough face.

Magic User Laer had extremely high arrogance in front of Gao De.

"Commissioner Rachel just had one more thing she didn't tell you. According to the academy's rules, magic users enrolled with the highest treatment can also receive 1 bottle of 'Soul-Rising Water'," Magic User Laer said.

This was something Gao De was completely unaware of.

The recommendation letter did not state this matter, and even Lady Misu did not mention it to him; it was just unclear whether she also did not know about this or was deliberately hiding it.

Now Gao De knew, and at the same time, he had already guessed what Magic User Laer was aiming for.

"I see you are only a second-rank magic apprentice; at least within this year or two, you won't be able to use this bottle of 'Soul-Rising Water,' so I would like to borrow this bottle of 'Soul-Rising Water' from you first. I wonder what you think?" Magic User Laer said blandly.

Of course he was unwilling. Gao De said in his heart.

Although he still did not know how difficult it was to ascend a circle, he knew how precious 'Soul-Rising Water' was.

At the very least, Magic User Seda had struggled in Hogen City for half his life just for this bottle of 'Soul-Rising Water.'

"You can also rest assured; as a commissioner of the Academy Committee, I certainly won't take advantage of a new student like you."

"You lend me the 'Soul-Rising Water' for now, and when you reach the third-rank magic apprentice level and are ready to advance to a 1st-circle magic user, I will take out a bottle of the same 'Soul-Rising Water' and return it to you."

"This bottle of 'Soul-Rising Water' was actually meant for me, but because of your sudden appearance, our Dean respected Dean Jia Wen's recommendation letter, so this bottle of 'Soul-Rising Water' was allocated to you."

Magic User Laer explained, while also carrying a hint of "beating" in his tone, meaning that Gao De's share of 'Soul-Rising Water' was snatched from his hands.

"So, even if I didn't borrow it from you, I should have received a bottle of 'Soul-Rising Water' as compensation by next year or the year after. You don't have to worry about me not having anything to return to you then."

"If it weren't for the fact that my apprentice would miss the golden period for advancement next year, I wouldn't be borrowing this from a new student like you; I would just wait until next year."

"I'm not borrowing it for nothing; one or two rare spell formulas, or some small money, I can still afford to give." Magic User Laer added.

After hearing these words, Gao De felt a little better in his heart; at least the other party was not planning to "get it for free."

Of course, only a little.

Although he did not say it directly, the "compulsion" in Magic User Laer's tone was also very obvious.

The problem was, did he have the right to refuse? This Magic User Laer was a commissioner of the academy, a high-level academy official with real power. If he refused the other party's request to "borrow" the Soul-Rising Water now, would his days in the academy be easy in the future? The situation was lower than the person, so he could only bow his head. But bowing one's head was also a skill.

"I know my magic talent is average, just as you said, Magic User Laer; I certainly won't be able to use the 'Soul-Rising Water' in a short time."

Gao De spoke nicely, but his face already showed a difficult expression: "It's just that precisely because my talent is average, the Soul-Rising Water is even more important to me..."

"I naturally know this principle, but I am only borrowing it from you, not asking for it."

"And didn't I tell you earlier, if it weren't for you coming, I would have had a share of this year's Soul-Rising Water."

"Although an accident happened now, it was only temporarily allocated to you; my share was not canceled. After a year or two, when my share comes down, I will return it to you."

"Magic User Laer, I naturally believe you, but no one can guarantee this kind of thing, right... The share of 'Soul-Rising Water' in the academy is also limited. Because I gave up a share this year, maybe there will be other accidents next year..."

Gao De spoke very tactfully, but the meaning was very clear, although his tone was also getting softer and softer.

The hesitation was clearly expressed.

Seeing Gao De's posture, Magic User Laer knew there was a chance, and began to guarantee from all aspects, and was constantly increasing the stakes, shaking Gao De's determination.

Gao De did not believe a word of Magic User Laer's guarantees in his heart, but his tone was becoming weaker and weaker, giving Magic User Laer the feeling that he was about to be persuaded at any moment.

"How about this: if you are willing to lend the Soul-Rising Water to me for now, I will give you a rare 1st-circle spell formula, including the corresponding magic potion, which you can use as soon as you advance to a 1st-circle magic user. In addition, before returning the 'Soul-Rising Water,' I will pay you 20 gold coins every year."

Seeing that Gao De was already in the ambiguous period of "more than willing, but not yet agreed," Magic User Laer finally could not help but "attack."

"The average price of a 1st-circle spell formula is 25 gold, and the corresponding magic potion is 40 gold," seemingly afraid that Gao De did not understand the market, Magic User Laer began to popularize it for Gao De, "and for rare spell formulas, depending on their rarity, the price can rise by 30% to 50%."

"Most importantly, many rare spell formulas are not something you can buy just because you have money."

Upon hearing this, Gao De also knew that this should be the most Magic User Laer could give; if he continued to pull, the other party might start to be dissatisfied.

He made a difficult expression and nodded helplessly: "Since you have said so, it would be too ungrateful for me to refuse you again. I will lend this bottle of 'Soul-Rising Water' to you, Magic User."

Seeing Gao De nod, Magic User Laer was also overjoyed and promised repeatedly:

"You can rest assured; as an Academy Committee commissioner, I certainly won't bully the small, bullying a new student like you. When the time comes, the 'Soul-Rising Water' will definitely be returned to you!"

"I have never doubted your integrity," Gao De hurriedly said tactfully.

Magic User Laer, in a good mood, laughed loudly upon hearing this, satisfied both that the transaction was successful and that Gao De was "sensible."

He took out a parchment booklet and a small bottle of magic potion from his bosom.

It was really a small bottle, a very, very small bottle, the size equivalent to the "wind oil essence" common in Gao De's previous life.

Inside the transparent bottle body was a viscous light green liquid.

"The rare 1st-circle spell formula and corresponding magic potion I mentioned, here you go." Magic User Laer handed the parchment booklet and the small bottle of magic potion to Gao De together.

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