Candy Wizard and Travel

"..."

Amid the commotion, Xidi's hand unconsciously loosened its grip, and he didn't notice anything at the time.

Surrounded by everyone, I returned home and fell asleep without realizing it, only to wake up at noon the next day.

People around him told him that Miss Witch had left. She claimed to be a traveler who was still traveling and would visit him again the next time she passed by.

Xidi waited for a long time, but still didn't see her, and finally decided to go find her by herself.

A child's body can only carry a sufficient amount of magic power when it is seven or eight years old, and it was then that Xidi started learning the magic way all over again.

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"To think it's been four years."

He is still not used to dark places and still has nightmares, but he is no longer afraid of the night.

Xidi fumbled for a long time but still had no clue about the magic that was like flowing stars. She guessed that it might be a simple and crude way of releasing and shaping magic.

The magic required is too much to do.

Following the footsteps of the witch, he has reached where he is today, and the shadows left on him by his not-so-long past are clearly visible.

Hidi didn’t know whether that person had stopped traveling, whether he had settled in Celestilia, or whether he was still as gentle and beautiful as before...

He treasures his past with the witch like a treasure, but he is worried that when they meet again, if the other party asks, who are you——

That would be sad.

Opening the note, he found his alternative plans, Latli Tower National Academy, Magical Union, the Country of Magicians...

But this is just to reassure Mal and others. Hidi knows that the only place he really wants to go to is the witch's side. When people arrange alternatives for a certain plan, they have often confirmed which one is the most important. .

So, be sure to succeed.

Xidi was so distressed that even her flying speed slowed down.

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In the evening, Xidi stopped in a small country far away from the forest.

There is still some leftover magic power, but it is getting dark, and it is not possible to reach the next country before the magic power is exhausted.

No one would leave the hotel alone and run out to sleep in the wild. Maybe there would be a few more big cats on him at dawn. He was on his way, not escaping.

With the curiosity that should be expected at this age, Xidi looked around and found that this country had no characteristics, whether it was scenery or culture.

Fortunately, there are still hotels.

The main body of the building is made of wood, exuding a slightly damp and rotten musty smell. It is obvious that some thoughts have been made, but it is still acceptable.

"One silver sparkle, hot water provided, two coppers extra for dinner, one for breakfast, that's it."

Xidi slowed down for a moment and understood that the "silver shining" the middle-aged man in front of him meant was silver coins.

I learned a new name again. I wonder how they call gold coins, Jin Shining?

He asked directly.

"In my family, gold coins are called big cakes, sometimes called 'small circles', and some people say they are called small gold coins. I can't remember the others. No one asks about this, and speaking of it, there are not many magicians of your age."

Because of the three copper coins that Xidi handed over, the store manager's attitude was very friendly.

As for the identity of the magician, Xidi still has a broom floating behind him. The bag with the gold bars is very heavy and it will be difficult for him to carry it.

Hidi paused and handed over two more copper coins.

"Is there any special food here? If it's not enough, I can add more."

"Add two more silver and I'll have someone go to a restaurant in the back street to order some for you."

"It's work."

After stroking the platycodon flower on her chest, Xidi took the key and turned to go upstairs.

The store manager sighed at the youth and generosity of the trainee witch, and shook the bell on the table. Not long after, a boy came out of the storage room, his face covered with dust.

"Go to the restaurant in the back and order the most expensive set meal..."

Xidi turned to look at the sweaty boy and continued walking.

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There is nothing to say about the room, the musty smell is not strong, and the wooden beds, tables and chairs make a slight "creep" sound when you sit on them.

There was a strange smell in the bathroom, and the source was a flat bucket. Its purpose was clear at a glance. Xi Di silently used ice magic to freeze it and blew some air on it. The smell was much better.

There is a large bucket in the corner of the room. Open the lid. There is clear cold water inside. There are water stains under the bucket. It must have been just a short time ago. If you want hot water, you may need to ask for an extra greeting.

Overall, it’s worth the price of a silver coin.

Xidi once again thanked the convenience of magic. She used cleaning magic several times to treat the bed quilt and body. She took a small cup of water and boiled it. Then she added half a cup of sugar to it and stared at the window in a daze while holding the hot cup. .

"Dong dong dong."

The sound of knocking on the door was a little heavy, as if it was with a foot.

"Please come in."

Xidi opened the door and saw a thin boy holding a tray with four or five plates of food on it.

His expression was shrinking and he lowered his head, "We will clear away your dinner and tableware tomorrow morning. If you need anything else, just call."

Xidi held it in one hand and took out a piece of candy from her pocket with the other hand and handed it over, "Thank you."

The boy raised his hand and put it down again, looking a little nervous, but finally took it, bowed and left without saying a word.

Closing the door, Hidi observed the dinner.

A piece of grilled meat smeared with sauce, somewhat fatty, normal.

The dark bread looked like it was over-baked on purpose. The surface was dark, but the inside was still soft and had a burnt aroma.

Well, you can write this down.

There was a piece of something that was probably dried fish, which seemed to have been beaten and loose. There was a small dish of sweet and sour sauce beside it.

Xidi doesn't like fish very much, but this one doesn't smell fishy and tastes fresh and sweet. Because it's dried meat, it has to be chewed in the mouth for a long time, which is quite interesting.

The bowl contained oatmeal porridge cooked with milk and added with butter. It was very thick but not sweet at all. Pour in the sugar water that you haven't drunk yet and stir it. Well, it's much better.

Finally, when it came to things like pickles, a salty and bitter smell hit her face, and Xidi didn't dare to try them.

He knows very well that for something that requires tedious steps and a relatively strict storage environment, the upper and lower limits are very loose. The higher limit can make people feel the delicious taste of heaven, while the lower limit is even more powerful, allowing people to get close to heaven.

The food in the restaurant may be guaranteed, but the issue of taste must also be considered. Just as not many people accept his own taste, he believes that some people's taste is enough to send him to the hospital.

During the meal, Xidi kept holding her wand, ready to recall magic at any time. He was always careful when going out.

But except for the pickled vegetables, Xidi didn't feel any peculiar smell.

In this era, most poisons come from natural plants or ores, and the smell is so strong that even dogs can't taste them. As for specially made ones... those basically have fixed "users", and it is unlikely that wild craftsmen will exist.

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"That's a witch, boy."

The boss saw the boy coming down and said something intentionally or unintentionally.

He is well-informed and knows what platycodon flowers mean. There is no difference between apprenticeship and formality to ordinary people, and it may even be worse, because apprentice witches have masters.

But there is no need to say these words to children.

"I won't take her stuff."

The boy felt the hardness in his hands and shook his head.

Chapter 23:Arrival

The taste was ok but definitely not worthy of two silver coins to end the dinner.

The light was dim. Xidi sat at the table, turned on the lamp, took out a notebook and map, and began to record what she saw today.

He is a serious person and does not have the habit of writing a diary. He only writes simple things, marking patterns he can understand on the map and annotating detailed information in the corners and on the back.

Local customs, special products, whether there are any dangers nearby... It is said that some chambers of commerce have professionals, and their records are so detailed that they can be published as books. To a certain extent, that kind of map is no different from a treasure map, and it can even be said to be a treasure map. Chicken with golden eggs.

Rachel had a stack of maps like that back then. It was his pride, a half-life effort, recording information about dozens of countries, and left it to his eldest son who took over the Chamber of Commerce.

Now that I think about it, it was probably burned to ashes along with Serena's family.

"The production steps for dark bread may be..."

He was just guessing. He could ask tomorrow and leave some ideas to develop recipes later.

The symbol of this country is a fish head with crossed eyes.

After everything was settled, Xidi lay down on the bed, lit some incense, and started reading the magic book before going to bed. The backpack for storing valuables was placed beside the pillow, and the wand and broom were within easy reach.

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Other guests came back to the hotel in the middle of the night, making a very noisy "creeping" sound, and occasionally there were slight footsteps coming up. Xi Di, who was sleeping very lightly, woke up three or four times.

Remember, I will definitely stay in a big city next time.

At dawn, Xidi, who was not in good spirits, felt her head hurt even more. She got up to wash up and prepare to leave.

"Good morning, Miss Kiss."

The store manager said hello and looked at the register before remembering his name.

——A pseudonym, of course.

Xidi didn't mean to correct the suffix, it would be too troublesome, so she just nodded lightly.

Because there were also things like dry bread for sandwiches in the bag, he didn't want to stay in the store for breakfast.

"I'm ready to go."

The store manager showed no surprise and said casually: "Ah, what a pity, we haven't had a beautiful magician like you stay here yet. How do you feel?"

“The truth is, it was a great experience.”

"You're so funny."

He rang the bell and the boy came out and went upstairs to make sure of the situation.

Frankly there's no need, since there's nothing to steal.

The only time in a boy's career that he had to pay compensation was when a man collapsed his bed while "playing" with his slim and charming wife, who weighed thirty stone (approximately 180 kilograms).

The possibility that the store manager deliberately replaced the broken furniture cannot be ruled out.

The bedding in the room was neat, and the light scent of candy was fresh and sweet. The boy couldn't help but take a deep breath.

everything is normal.

The dishes from last night are on the table and have been washed.

To his surprise, there was a handful of candies next to it, and Qing Shui was writing words he didn't recognize on the table.

"Thank you," he guessed.

Candy was not a precious thing, but he couldn't bear to buy it. It was a good mood for him for the next week or two.

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At the end of the discussion with the boss, who knew nothing about the way to bake bread, Hidi left disappointed.

Dried fish, on the other hand, is sold in stores, which shows that many people like it.

It is a large fish cut open and dried in the sun. It is flat in shape and has a grayish surface. The price is a bit expensive. It is a hard three-piece fish that weighs about five pounds (a little more than four and a half kilograms) and costs five silver.

The way to eat it is to scrape off the surface, heat the stone and beat it gently. Some people who are particular about it will use special hardwood, so that the hammered meat may have some woody aroma.

——Xidi thinks that the fragrance has more to do with the processing method or the drying place. It is impossible to imagine that the flavor can be absorbed by just beating it.

Then the store manager said that he also sells local specialty minerals, hammered out with the unique flavor of minerals.

What he pulled out was a stone that you can find everywhere.

Xidi didn't pay the IQ tax, but before she even left the house, another resident happily bought it.

Well, this kind of mentality of losing money if you don’t buy some specialties when you come to a certain place is quite common, right?

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