Chapter 1228: Mage Tower Building Permit, Earning Money with Amulets

"This, this—"

When asked about the issue of building a Mage Tower in Seventon, Evans was momentarily bewildered. He really did not know enough about this aspect and could only reluctantly answer:

"My lord, it has been many years since a new Mage Tower was built in Seventon. If you wish to know about this, perhaps it would be more appropriate to inquire at the Seven Cities Council."

"Tell me everything you know!"

"My lord, what I know are just some hearsay rumors. They may not be accurate and can only serve as a reference for you, my lord. If you don't mind, then I will speak."

"Speak!" Xia Duo did not mind whether it was hearsay; having a reference was enough, and he would consult others as well.

Having received Xia Duo's confirmation, Evans no longer held back and told everything he knew in detail:

"My lord, I have heard that to build a new Mage Tower in Seventon, one must first obtain permission from the Seven Cities Council and also go to the Arcane Union to purchase a mysterious item."

"What kind of mysterious item? How many Gold Coins does it cost? And do you know what conditions are required to obtain permission from the Seven Cities Council?"

"My lord, how could a bartender like me know such things!"

After hearing this, Xia Duo did not press further. At least now he knew that building a new Mage Tower in Seventon required going through at least two procedures.

As for the conditions required after these two procedures, it would be fine to find someone else to inquire later. In any case, he had no money to build a Mage Tower at all right now.

Especially after purchasing this manor for 350,000 Gold Coins, there might be a considerable period of financial stringency.

However, for these 350,000 Gold Coins, Xia Duo did not intend to use the earnings from the Tower of Time's Communication Magic Tool. He planned to raise the money himself; this could also be considered a small surprise for Niya!

……

Taking a new Gold Coin of the Ming Shui Chamber of Commerce from his Personal Space, Xia Duo thought for a moment and then permanently cast a 3rd Circle Spell, 【Will Shield】, onto it, before tossing it to Evans.

Evans reached out and caught the gold coin steadily. The efficiency of the Ming Shui Chamber of Commerce in promoting new coins was not low, and Evans was no stranger to the style of this new coin. However, the bright magical aura on it made him somewhat fearful, and even his voice carried a tremor:

"My lord, this is—"

"A little trinket that can help you resist one attack from a Mind Magic spell. Remember to carry it on your person," Xia Duo explained casually, appearing indifferent.

"A Mind Amulet?!" Evans was immediately overjoyed.

Although he could use Magic Items, as an ordinary person, he still harbored fear toward magic, especially in Seventon, a city almost filled with Spellcasters.

There were often rumors in the streets that someone had been controlled by evil magic and had become a puppet for an evil Mage. Evans certainly did not believe such rumors, but the existence of Mind Magic was an indisputable fact.

Evans had many Protection Amulets on him, but he lacked an Amulet specifically for protecting against Mind Magic; this had been a long-standing worry of his.

Now that he had obtained a Mind Amulet, and from the hands of a Senior Arcanist at that, how could he not be overjoyed!

But calming down, Evans still held the gold-coin-shaped Mind Amulet with both hands, presented it to Xia Duo, and said sincerely:

"My lord, this is too valuable. What I did is something you could find anyone in the Port District to do. It is really not worth you paying such a Mind Amulet. Please take it back!"

Moreover, what he didn't say was that this Lord Xia Duo was someone his superior had emphasized he must respect. If he took this Amulet today, tomorrow his superior might drag him to Lord Xia Duo.

Perhaps this possibility was extremely small, but Evans's ability to survive in Seventon did not rely solely on a few tricks of bartending and management.

Knowing what to do and what not to do, what to say and what not to say, what to take and what not to take—this was the great Wisdom of survival.

However, Xia Duo did not care what Evans was thinking. He had no reason to take back something he had given away. Besides, he would need Evans later to raise the money for the house; who would be willing to work for you sincerely if you didn't feed them well!

"Take it, this is what you deserve! If you still feel you haven't done enough, then help me find more buyers for this kind of Mind Amulet!"

Hearing that Xia Duo had another task, Evans no longer insisted on returning the Mind Amulet. Instead, he solemnly tucked it away close to his body and immediately entered a professional state, inquiring about the details of the task:

"My lord, if you wish to sell this kind of Mind Amulet, please inform me of its specific attributes, price, and the targets you consider feasible."

Seeing this, Xia Duo nodded with satisfaction and began to introduce: "This kind of Mind Amulet can resist Mind Magic attacks up to the 3rd Circle level at most."

"If it resists a 3rd Circle Spell, it can only block it once, and the Amulet will be completely ineffective afterward. For levels below the 3rd Circle, as long as the gold coin carrier is not destroyed, it can be used continuously, but after each time it blocks a Mind Magic attack, there must be an interval of at least 1 hour!"

"As for the price, take 1,000 Gold Coins as the base. You get a 5% commission on the excess, but I require that my identity not be revealed, and at the same time, you must earn as much as possible in the shortest time!"

Upon hearing this, Evans immediately realized that Lord Xia Duo was raising funds for the Halansaide manor. As for not revealing his identity, it might be related to the sudden news of the Great Arcanist's death this morning.

Thinking of this, Evans dared not continue his train of thought and hurriedly accepted the task, saying: "Lord Xia Duo, please rest assured, Evans will certainly live up to the mission!"

"That's good. If this matter is handled beautifully, I can give you a few more Mind Amulets."

An Amulet is just a consumable item unless the quality is extremely high, so one can never have too many. Xia Duo was not worried that this would not attract Evans.

However, he did not pin all his hopes for fundraising on Evans. He had other means, but those means required a special environment; it was impossible to use them just standing here.

……

After dismissing Evans, Xia Duo lingered and observed outside the manor named "Halansaide" for a while longer, before following the path he came from to enter the Trade District to the south.

Next, he was going to meet the seller of this manor, a Merchant named "Jalasuo Haran".

350,000 was just the public asking price Evans had inquired about; it might not be the final transaction price. Anyway, since he had to save money now, why not try to haggle?

Perhaps it would be faster than just saving money!

It was a coincidence; if Xia Duo really wanted to force a connection with that "Jalasuo Haran", he could. Previously, when he bought a ship in Seventon, the captain he recruited, Bill, came from the Halan Territory.