Chapter 47

"Junming, it's like this." Seeing that Jiang Junming was unwilling to tell the truth, Linkes thought he was being overly protective of his treasures. He paused and continued, "I've been in poor health since I was young, often falling ill. This time was the worst. I had a feeling that if I fell ill again, I would surely die. Fortunately, I met you; otherwise, I would already be dead. If... I mean, if it's possible, could you sell me a few of your magical potions? I want to keep them on hand, in case I fall ill again and you're not around. I..."

Linkes also felt very embarrassed. This potion had miraculous effects, and he assumed Jiang Junming had been treasuring it for emergencies. Asking for it like this was indeed a bit too much. After taking one dose himself, he had already received a great favor. He seemed to be greedy. Before Jiang Junming could speak, Linkes added, "I will buy this potion at a high price. Whatever you paid for it, I will pay double. I definitely won't let you lose out."

"It's just a restorative potion, sold for a few copper coins each in Moonlight City. It's not a big deal. Don't worry about the price; just pay me the market price." Jiang Junming said indifferently. As he spoke, he took out the remaining restorative potions and placed them in Linkes' hand.

Vincent had suggested that he sell the restorative potions in Dusk City, but now they were all sold before even reaching Dusk City. Jiang Junming thought for a moment and kept two bottles, smiling, "I'll keep two bottles. If I encounter someone who is sick, I can use them in an emergency."

Market price? Six copper coins per bottle? Eight copper coins? Or ten? Linkes vaguely agreed with Jiang Junming, looking at the restorative potions in his hand, feeling a bit dazed. His earlier guesses were all wrong. Jiang Junming didn't seem to be overly protective of these potions; he seemed to be telling the truth.

But restorative potions... Linkes was confused. If the restorative potions had such strong effects, he wouldn't believe it. But Jiang Junming didn't seem to be lying. He didn't treat these potions as anything special, just shoved them into his hand. It seemed that he only needed to pay the price of the restorative potions to Jiang Junming.

The few bottles of restorative potions in Linkes' hand felt like red-hot irons, making him very uncomfortable. This was Jiang Junming repaying his favor, Linkes finally thought.

It must be that Jiang Junming wanted to repay him for standing up for him when he needed help the most, when he was falsely accused. But his life was saved by Jiang Junming. If he accepted these unknown potions at the price of restorative potions, it would be ungrateful.

Having made up his mind, Linkes didn't think much more, carefully put away the restorative potions, took out ten silver coins, and handed them to Jiang Junming, saying gratefully, "I know these silver coins are not enough to express my gratitude. Even if I were to bankrupt myself, I would be willing. You are a believer in the Church of Mercy, treating and saving people, helping those in pain and suffering. I understand all of this. This is just a small token of my appreciation; please don't refuse."

Jiang Junming thought for a moment, feeling that Linkes might have misunderstood him, but there were some things he couldn't explain clearly, so he didn't say much. After a few refusals, seeing that Linkes was very determined, he accepted the silver coins.

The journey was silent and boring, but Jiang Junming was used to this kind of life and was full of anticipation and excitement about going to Dusk City. The day passed, and by noon the next day, the outline of a large city appeared in the distance under the sunlight. The tall and thick walls looked like a mountain bathed in light, shining brightly.

Behind the walls, the towering buildings were even taller than the walls. Various domes and sculptures could be seen from a distance. It was as if a monster was crouching behind the walls. In the building complex, a tall spire pierced the sky, like a peak rising into the clouds in a mountain range, giving Jiang Junming a sense of awe from afar.

"What is that building?" Jiang Junming asked Linkes beside him.

"That is the mage's spire. The slightly shorter ones below are different temples." Linkes knew that Jiang Junming had never been to Dusk City, so he explained, "Mizlor Port is the largest port within hundreds of miles. Dusk City is less than a hundred miles from Mizlor Port, with well-developed transportation. The road from Dusk City to Mizlor Port is a wide, four-lane road. Even large carts carrying thousands of pounds can travel on it without any problems. All the goods transported by sea to Mizlor Port must be gathered in Dusk City, which is strategically located. Therefore, Dusk City is relatively prosperous in commerce and has a large population."

Since coming to this world, apart from the orphanage and the wild herb shop in Moonlight City, Jiang Junming had not even fully explored the rest of Moonlight City, let alone a big city like Dusk City. Seeing the grandeur of Dusk City, the towering temples, and the mage's spire, Jiang Junming was captivated, imagining the exotic and bizarre scenes within Dusk City.

As they approached Dusk City, several roads from different directions converged into a wide main road. As Linkes had said, the road, compacted with yellow earth, felt solid underfoot. Even before entering Dusk City, it gave a completely different feeling from Moonlight City.

When Jiang Junming and his group entered Dusk City, they felt as if they had stepped into another world as soon as they passed through the city gates.

It was already afternoon, and the wide streets were crowded with people, bustling and continuous. The lively streets looked much more prosperous than the familiar Moonlight City.

In the crowd, not only were there humans, but also... the first time Jiang Junming saw other races. Short and stocky dwarves with long hair and beards sat in bars, drinking heartily and being very generous. The handsome half-elves had elegant manners, not much different from humans, except for their pointed ears and the fact that both male and female half-elves were very attractive. Any half-elf in the crowd would stand out and easily become the focus of attention.

Looking up from the bustling shops, one could see the magnificent temples, one after another, making the street where Jiang Junming and his group stood seem insignificant.

Entering Dusk City, Jiang Junming felt that his eyes and ears were not enough. The various goods, the calls of vendors, and the different shops made him feel overwhelmed.

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