This Lich Needs More Money

Chapter 148 Golden Camel Bell Tavern

 The yellow sand is long and reflects the golden color under the sun.

The entire Golden Desert is famous for its gold-like color. Amber Xiu once thought that the sand here was made of gold. Later, he learned that a powerful mage used the "World Weaving Technique" to permanently change it. Light effects.

 It looks like gold, but in fact it is still sand. After taking this desert out, it is no different from other sands.

After many years, Amber Xiu saw such a dazzling scenery again and couldn't help but sigh: "There are really such boring people in this world."

 A mage who can use the World Weaving Technique must also be a legend, and he is also a very powerful legend.

The result is just to add a reflective effect to the entire desert. This behavior is real... Amber Xiu couldn't find the right words to describe it for a while.

 Catherine on the side handed over a special pair of sunglasses and asked Amberxiu to put them on.

These are sunglasses specially used to block the reflection in the desert. Without these sunglasses, you will be blinded after walking in the desert for a while.

But Umbershoe is a lich. He asked Catherine strangely: "What are you doing? I don't have eyes."

Catherine said excitedly: "Aren't we pretending to be adventurers? There is no adventurer walking in the desert without sunglasses. If someone sees him, he will be exposed."

 But if you take a closer look, this orc gives people the feeling that it is harmless to humans and animals, very trustworthy and in need of love and care.

Looking at Catherine who was playing role-playing with great interest, Amberxiu could only helplessly put on her sunglasses and quickly move forward.

Amberxiu came to the city gate and was about to enter Manna City, but was immediately stopped by the lizard man guard guarding the gate.

The lizard man stuck out his tongue and said to Amberxiu in a high-pitched voice: "Human, tell me your name, identity, and purpose of entering the city."

The thirty-meter-high city wall is made of a whole rock created by magic. It is also blessed with many defensive magics and can withstand the most terrifying sandstorms.

Amberxiu briefly explained a few words, but the lizardman guard couldn't hear anything wrong. Amber Xiu was no different from the adventurers they saw every day. His demeanor, movements and tone were all like those of an experienced veteran, but his face looked a bit younger.

Amberxiu looked around and found that many people were coming in and out of the city gate. Even Catherine beside him was not stopped. He was the only one who was stopped.

 As expected, it was the female elf who was adventuring for the first time. She was a little too excited.

Amberxiu rolled his eyes. This was a completely unreasonable disaster. The people he was guarding against were not humans at all, but the people of the Lion Empire.

This is Manna City, the city closest to the desert death line and the largest oasis nearby.

This yellow-green skinned lizard man was holding a spear and was tightly wrapped in a cloak. When he saw Amberxiu appearing, he stretched out his spear and stopped him.

According to Catherine's design, Amberxiu's identity is a ranger who has just changed profession and is looking for help from a druid for his contracted beast companions. Catherine plays a female orc warrior who is hired by Amberxiu as an assistant.

She even enthusiastically compiled the family backgrounds of the two of them, how long they had been traveling together, what spells the hag she met on the last adventure was best at, how many romantic encounters Amber Xiu had during the journey... all kinds of things There are pages filled with details.

"Okay, my name is Barton, nicknamed Hawkeye, and I am a ranger. I came from the Alchemy City. As for the purpose, as an adventurer, you can go wherever you have money. I heard that there is a war on your side. I'll try my luck."

On the other hand, the tall orc standing nearby looked a little weird, his eyes were wandering, his mouth was pursed, and he looked very problematic.

  The lizard man said categorically: "Because you are human!"

The lizardman guard couldn't help but trembled. How could he want to protect an orc?

  The lizardman guard quickly turned his gaze and continued to say to Amber Xiu: "Human, please prove that you are not a spy sent by the Lion Empire."

 Amberson was speechless.

 “Why are you just checking me?” Amberxiu asked strangely.

The two of them trudged in the sand sea with completely different thoughts. In order to create a sense of reality, they only rode camels instead of flying directly, so it took them more than half an hour to arrive in front of a tall city.

 For a veteran like Ambrose, risk-taking is just a job for him, and it is the job he left behind a long time ago. I have seen the scenery on this road for hundreds of years, and it is really difficult to be interested in it.

Amberxiu spread his hands and said to the lizard man: "Proof? How to prove this? Let me read you a story that Queen Lane and the Goblin had to tell?"

The lizard man laughed and said: "Haha, I have read this unofficial history, the content is really interesting!"

Amberxiu quickly said: "Yes, yes, especially the section across the shower curtain, the writing is simply explosive."

"I prefer the part where the palace banquet is under the table... Ahem, okay, you can't be from the Lion Empire, go in."

Amberxiu’s literary taste appealed to the lizardman guard, so he entered Manna City smoothly.

After walking through the city gate, Catherine took a deep breath and said to Amberxiu: "I was scared to death just now. I thought I was going to be discovered."

Amberxiu reminded very calmly: "What are you afraid of? We are just not suitable to show our true identities, but even if we are exposed, there will be no problem. We are not Lane people, nor are we wanted criminals in the Golden Desert. What are you afraid of? The more nervous you are, the easier it is to be exposed. You might as well let go. The worst consequence is just attracting attention from the residents of Manna City." In fact, the lizard man guard had noticed Catherine's expression just now. It has changed, it’s just that Catherine thought she was doing a good job.

 Catherine couldn't help but blush when Amber Xiu said this.

How could she have thought of so much? The moment Amberxiu was stopped, her heart almost jumped out of her chest.

Who knew that Amber Xiu could convince the other party in just a few words? Catherine asked curiously: "What history book were you two talking about just now? Why have I never heard of it?"

Amberxiu did not explain, but said casually: "I will lend it to you later."

Catherine nodded. Although the elves have nothing to do with the Lion Empire, this book seems to be quite useful. It can help them travel smoothly in the desert, so I need to take a closer look.

Entering Manna City, Amberxiu didn't waste any time and took Catherine directly towards the largest tavern.

 Be it mercenaries or adventurers, the rules in the mainland are to gather in taverns and issue commissions through taverns.

These pubs all over the mainland have formed an organization that is not a labor union, but is better than a labor union.

This tavern called Golden Camel Bell is very lively, with hundreds of guests drinking in the huge hall.

As soon as Catherine entered the door, she frowned at the noisy sounds and complex smells inside. The Elf Queen had never seen such a dirty and messy environment in her life. Being inexperienced, she could only follow Amber Xiu step by step. Seeing him sitting directly on the bar, she wanted to follow him, but she found that there was only one empty seat near the bar.

 Catherine saw that Ambrose was already sitting on it, and she suddenly felt at a loss.

What should I do? Should I stand next to him and wait?

Amberxiu, on the other hand, didn’t care about Catherine at all. There were many things that he needed to think about by himself. There was no point in relying on others to give advice.

If this little girl wants to stand, just let her stand.

Amberxiu casually ordered a glass of wine that was neither expensive nor cheap, and then began to get close to the bartender.

 Interestingly, the bartender at Golden Camel Bell is also an orc, but he is older and shorter than the one at Iron Slag and Ember.

The orc bartender said to Amber Xiu: "This is your first time coming to Manna City. Do you need a guide? I have several good local guides here that I can recommend to you."

With a soft ding, Amberxiu flicked a silver coin onto the table, and then said to the bartender: "I'm not here for sightseeing. I only go to two places in this city, one is a hotel, and the second is Tavern. I’m here to make money. Is there any commission suitable for the ranger to complete?”

"Ranger? There are many suitable commissions, but we give priority to locals or regular customers here. After all, it is your first time here. If you want to queue up, you can only wait at the end of the queue. This rule, You should know it very well."

Amberxiu nodded. The tavern had the function of an intermediary. Naturally, those commissions would give priority to introducing acquaintances. Amberxiu was a newbie here. If there was no guarantee, he might not be able to wait for a suitable commission for a month or two.

But Amber Xiu is not here to make money. What he said before is just to strengthen his identity as an adventurer.

Amberxiu chatted with the bartender for a while, and gradually became more familiar with him, then he said, "By the way, I'm going to form a team of adventurers. I'm a ranger, and this friend of mine is an orc warrior. I want to find out more about it." Check if there are any adventurers in the local area that are suitable for forming a team. It would be best if they are spellcasters, priests, mages, and druids, but bards are fine.”

It is very silly for outsiders to place orders directly in the tavern. The tavern will definitely use various reasons to increase the handling fee for you. There is no guarantee for outsiders, and insurance is required for the first entrustment. Amber Xiu doesn't want to be taken advantage of, so it is more appropriate to use this insidious method to inquire.

The bartender said a little embarrassedly: "Want to form a team with locals? This is not easy. Guest, you are a human being. You know, the identity of human beings is a bit delicate now."

There was another ding, and this time it was half a silver coin that landed on the bar.

The bartender looked at the tip that had been reduced by half, with a slightly disgusted expression. However, Amber Xiu's "I am a poor man" expression made the bartender understand that the man in front of him could not squeeze much profit.

The bartender said a little embarrassedly: "Priests and mages are both popular professions, and there are very few of them alone. It's a pity that you don't want a bard. I have many professions that I can introduce."

Amberxiu laughed, and then said: "Don't you understand why the bard has so many single works to introduce?"

There was no trace of embarrassment on the bartender's face, and he continued to say to Amber Xiu: "Since the customer is a real expert, I won't waste my time talking in circles with you. As for the druid, I can help you find out, but …”

Amberxiu took out another silver coin and handed it over, and then said: "If you don't ask for a commission, find five suitable silver coins and put them in your pocket. If you put a commission, the agency fee will be paid by the tavern. My friend, it should be easy for you to choose, right?"

The bartender rolled his eyes, and then said to Amber Xiu: "I will go to work the next day, and I will be here at the same time the day after tomorrow."

Amberxiu nodded. This was a preliminary consensus. There should be news the day after tomorrow.

Just as he was about to call Catherine to leave the tavern, he turned around and found Catherine sitting solemnly at a luxurious gaming table.

Several orcs with stars in their eyes were surrounding her, stuffing chips into her hand one after another.

 (End of this chapter)