Chapter 260 Robbery

Chapter 260 Robbery

The study of Herbalism was exceptionally challenging due to the intricate balance between magical theory and natural sciences. For a Magus to officially become a Herbalist, they had to overcome many hurdles.

For one, a Herbalist needed to have deep scientific knowledge of botany and biology. They must not only understand the magical properties of plants and magical beasts but also their physical characteristics and how they interact with each other.

A Herbalist had to learn to attune the mana to match the needs of each magical ingredient, which was a highly complex and time-consuming process.

To top it all off, a Herbalist not only needed to master the theoretical aspect of learning, but also have practical experience in identifying, harvesting, and preparing herbs.

This gave them a very keen eye that was able to glean information not just from an ingredient, but also from a magical potion.

That is why when Adam took out the small container containing the Potions of Healing that he had personally brewed, the shopkeeper was flabbergasted. From simply looking at the red liquid shimmering inside, the old Magus could tell just how pure it was.

He hurriedly got to his feet and reached out for one of the vials with shaking hands. However, the next moment, the vials disappeared from the counter as Adam had placed them back inside his earring.

"What are you doing?!" The old shopkeeper screamed in agitation, drawing the attention of nearby Magi. "Give it back!"

"Hehe," Adam chuckled with an innocent expression. "Choose your words carefully, sir, or people might think I'm robbing you."

It was indeed as he had mentioned. The surrounding Magi were beginning to gather around this stall, looking at the youth with unfriendly gazes. Folloow current novÊls on nov3lb((in).(com)

When the old Magus realized what he had just done, he nervously gulped. He walked out from behind the counter and respectfully bowed before the youth with a fawning expression.

"My dear customer, forgive my bad manners. I got a little excited just now." The old Magus rubbed his hands together and displayed a polite smile. "Would you please show me the items you wish to sell?"

The Magus had spoken the last sentence a little louder than before, ensuring that others wouldn't misunderstand what was happening here. Moreover, he did not wish to offend this young boy in front of him.

Just from a single glance at the crimson liquid, he had confirmed in his heart that the youth's potion would definitely be purer and more potent than anything he had ever consumed or laid eyes on.

"Huhu, of course, of course." Adam raised his head at a forty-five-degree angle and chuckled. "If you ask me so sincerely, how can I refuse?"

"Uh-huh." Adam nodded, his lips twitching incessantly. He had seen his fair share of eccentric Magi, but this old man was definitely one of the weirder ones.

"You mentioned you wanted a discount on beast blood and cores, yes?" The old Magus started rubbing his hands excitedly. "Come, come, let's talk more about it. Or do you not want a dis—"

"Huh? Why are you standing so far? Come here so we can talk business." Adam had already disappeared from his spot and was now standing right next to the old man's stall.

Seeing such great speed from the youth, the old Magus was shocked. But the next moment, he hurriedly went back to his stall, thinking of the potions that Adam had just shown him. Nothing else mattered to him.

Before he could even propose a deal, Adam had already started speaking, "So, here's what we're gonna do. I'm going to sell you my potions at 15% less than the market price, and you're going to sell me the ingredients I need at half the price. Deal?"

The old Magus screamed in anger, "Are you out of your mind? This is daylight robbery!"

Adam shook his head and heaved a dramatic sigh, "Haa, I thought you were wise. But I guess I'll just visit the other potion stalls." With that said, he turned around with a disappointed expression and slowly walked away.

"Wait, wait, wait!" The old Magus panicked. The allure of Adam's potions was too great for him to let him go.

Not only could he study them and increase his own knowledge, but he could also sell them at a higher price to the customers. He was sure the other Magi would be fighting over this youth's potions.

He gritted his teeth and countered, "20-40, how about that? I buy at twenty percent discount and sell you at forty percent

—"

But the words got stuck in his throat when Adam started walking away at an even faster speed.

"This son of a... Damn it!" The old Magus ran after him. "Come back! Please, I beg you. We'll do as you say! Just stop already!"

Adam finally stopped in his footsteps, his lips curling up into a devious smirk.

Heh.