Candy Wizard and Travel

Leaving this place that is privately called the "dried fish country", on the way, Xidi sat sideways on crutches and swayed her calves, humming the songs she heard on the road, holding the ice knife in her hand to process the dried fish.

Scrape off the gray and yellow parts on both sides. Those are the remaining fish skin and oil, which only cats will be interested in.

Then, based on my own experience, I cut the cleaned parts into thin slices with a certain thickness, picked up clean stones on the heating road, and knocked them gently.

This step is to loosen the cake instead of pounding it into a harder cake. The strength and angle are a bit particular. The final product is soft and chewy, but a little bland. I guess it is because I was not willing to add the sauce when marinating.

……

In the middle of the journey, Xidi had breakfast by a beautiful lake and rested for a while to replenish her magic power.

He also met a magician who believed that "hard-working fishermen will catch fish" and came to fish early in the morning. However, until Xidi left, he only pulled up a few water plants. Finally, he got emotional and jumped into the water to start fighting - because it was too hot. Excitement didn't have a wand.

"Pfft!"

The sound of splashing water is very noisy, and it is very satisfying to watch the excitement.

A fisherman who was diligent and unproductive was slapped continuously by a big fish with its tail. His face was swollen and he almost didn't come up. After "Gududu" drank several times of water, Xidi realized that he didn't have a wand and pulled him.

In return, he told some stories about the surroundings.

This kind of dried fish is quite common in surrounding countries. You can buy a big fish with two or three copper coins to dry a pound of dried fish. The most suitable fish only costs five copper coins.

Xidi decided to hang the boss to the roof next time.

By the way, the best fish is the one that just swollen his face. The nickname here is "Bang Bang Fish" because the dried fish has the best color and is hard and can be kept for a long time. Sometimes it is kept in the home. I don’t even remember that when the straw rope rotted and the dried fish fell to the ground, the sound was “bang bang”.

Hidi remembered.

……

Accelerating the whole journey, Xidi finally reached the destination an hour after the sun set.

The surrounding area is called - a country that worships travelers.

"Wow--"

The lights on the street flicker, and most of them are instruments infused with magic. It seems that there are many magicians in this country.

In the colorful light, Xi Di walked and walked to the central square. In the center of the square was a fountain and a tall bronze statue. The image of a witch dressed as a witch looked familiar.

"That's Fran's statue."

A vendor selling souvenirs on the side came over to explain.

"Are you here for a trip? I have a commemorative statue here. The size can be held in one hand and is perfect for taking back as a souvenir. It is made by a magician. It is an absolutely fine product. Would you like to see it, miss?"

Xidi nodded, "Okay, but I want to ask something."

Regarding whether the king found the witch, where to buy various versions of "Flan's Adventures", as well as other special souvenirs, etc.

"Miss, you really asked the right person. I know all this! But it's already so late today -"

He patted his chest and glanced at Xidi's shoulder bag intentionally or unintentionally.

Xidi understood, took out a few "small circles" and handed them over, which could solve many minor troubles. "Let's take a look at the souvenirs first."

"Oh! Look, this is the 1:30 standard restoration model, this is the holiday commemorative model, this is riding a broom... Oh, I'm not bragging, travelers often worry about choosing!"

The materials of those souvenirs range from wood to clay, but the metal ones are indeed more delicate.

Xidi took an upper hand. The image was about [-] or [-]% similar to the one in Xidi's memory. It was hollow, heavy in texture, and detailed in texture. It was polished very finely if there were no burrs. It looked like it had indeed been processed by a magician. .

"...So, guest, which one should you choose?"

"Choose? Why choose?"

Xidi stretched out her hand and clasped her fingers together.

"——I want them all."

Chapter 24: A country that worships travelers

Xidi looked at the row of statues in front of her with some distress.

The number was nine. Under the boss's combination of "immediately out-of-print", "exquisite craftsmanship" and "precious commemoration", Xidi won them all without even thinking. The price was not expensive, and she didn't even have the "change" for her shoulder bag. run out.

These are made of brass. If there is a bronze version and a copper version and an alloy version...then the wallet man will be a little bit in danger.

The question that bothers him now is how to take it away.

Even if they were hollow, one or two would be okay, but if they were all added up, they would be heavier than clothes. If anything happened on the road, they would easily get bumped into them, but he didn't want to see even a scratch.

Now Xidi is like a passenger who learned that her luggage is overweight and must be checked in - and the checked fee is more expensive than the luggage.

Throw it away?impossible.

Xidi touched the model riding a broom with her hand.

"They're really great...Hey...let's talk about it before we leave."

There is no need to worry about these problems now, because there is no guarantee that he will not buy more tomorrow.

The boss who sells statues spends time closing his stall at night because the goods are expensive, waiting for a suitable person.The shops on the street are almost closed at sunset.

After carefully applying cleaning magic to each statue, Hidi placed them in a row on the bedside, adjusted the order several times, and arranged them into the most pleasing appearance, feeling happy.

Go take a bath.

The check-in fee for this hotel is as high as one gold coin, and the decoration is much more elegant. There are even three people at the counter to handle the formalities.

Three meals are provided free of charge during the stay. Water pipes and heating are connected, and hot water is available all day long. It is said that a magician has applied cleaning magic. The water quality is very good, and the furnishings in the house are also pleasing to the eye. The standard of living has improved instantly for more than 30 years.

Hidi was lying in the bathtub, spitting bubbles idly, wondering what mark should be put on this country.

……

The dedicated restaurant is on the second floor, self-service.

Well, usually at this time, you don’t need to consider the quality of the dishes. It mostly depends on the quantity and the novelty of different styles.

Xidi knows that you can't expect a place to be perfect, just like the clocks and watches in Clock Township are beautiful in terms of mechanics, but the food is a mess.

It was getting late and there were not many people dining. Xi Di took some bread and finished her dinner with hot milk with half a cup of sugar.

Let’s wait until the recording is over in the next few days.

……

"Ugh-"

Xi Di stretched out, cleaned up her body, stuffed a handful of candies, leaned against the head of the bed and began to daze. After getting rid of her anemia, she took off her pajamas and put on a coat and robe.

I had a good sleep last night, the bed was very soft, it felt very comfortable once in a while, and there was no disturbing sound in the middle of the night.

Pushing open the window, the rich scent of incense gradually dissipated, and Xidi got out of her head to look at the morning view of the country.

The sun is like an egg yolk hanging in the sky, and the sparse buildings in the distance are still sleeping, but the lively places have begun to be noisy, and vendors are active everywhere. It is about a bakery, and smoke is rising from the chimney. The sense of smell captures the sweet aroma of baked goods.

……

After a simple breakfast, the enthusiasts who couldn't wait any longer sat on their broomsticks and went out happily, wandering around the country to verify the intelligence given by their boss yesterday.

First is the bookstore.

""Fran's Adventure Story"...No.11 edition?"

Xidi held the hardcover book in front of her, her crimson eyes slowly widened, and even her pupils stood up slightly.

The book he read before was the ninth edition. In comparison, the packaging, page quality and layout of this book were all instantly better than that one. There was a portrait of the king with a thumbs up printed on the waist of the book, which meant that it was highly recommended and a little cumbersome. The recommendation words and reward information have been deleted, which makes it feel much more refreshing.

The most important thing is that it has illustrations!

——Although they are only [-] or [-]% similar.

"This customer is really discerning. This was just added the day before yesterday."

The clerk came over and introduced skillfully:

"The printing quality is second only to the first edition. I won't go into details about the content of the book. I only adjusted the layout style to make it more beautiful. The most exciting thing is that it is said that the King found traces of the witch's past and hired a skilled craftsman to match it. I got an illustration! It’s now in the discount period, as long as..."

"Three copies."

"Eh?"

"Give me three copies."

Xidi didn't want to hear more from him and took out the gold coins.

"There are also three copies of the previous versions. Give me three copies."

"Well, let's not talk about anything else. The first edition has collectible value, even if it is from our store..."

"——Crash."

Xidi shook his wallet, and more than 20 gold coins scattered on the counter. He opened his satchel again, picked up the change and shook it.

Not a word was spoken during the whole process, and the sound of money was enough to replace communication.

The clerk's expression remained unchanged, he took out his magic wand and waved it, and a ball of water appeared in the air.

He reached in very seriously, carefully scrubbed the back of his hands, palms and nails, dried them, and then held Hidi's hand with utmost sincerity:

"I wanted to scold you loudly, but you gave me too much. I only have one copy of the first edition, and I originally wanted to keep it as a family heirloom. Now that I have met such a loyal fan like you, it seems I have to part with it today."

If you want to pass on a family, you have to have a family first, right?

……

"Go slowly, I'll leave you three copies of the next edition!"

"Ah."

The store clerk very thoughtfully provided a wooden box for storing books, with the image of the traveler Fran painted on it. It is said that it was used to transport first edition books.

Xidi held the box on her lap with one hand and lifted her satchel with the other, feeling the weight it had lost and sighing that learning magic was so expensive.

……

Take a turn.

In addition to books, Xidi also saw various magician-shaped puppets, wand-shaped bread, witch-shaped candy figures, a shoulder bag and broom that were said to be the same style as Fran's - they seemed to be completely commercial products.

The most eye-catching styles in the clothing store are the magician's robe and the traveler's cloak. In addition, there are also decorative brooms, whips, and some deliberately old-fashioned knick-knacks.

Xidi can do some things by herself, so it’s just a matter of watching the excitement.

He discovered that this country did not only admire Fran. In addition to "Fran's Adventures", the best-selling books in bookstores also included "Nicole's Adventures", "Oriental Insights", and "Knowledge of Wild Animals, Plants and Monsters". Book.

Compared with a certain person, what they seem to admire is the adventurous spirit, full of love and expectation for the unknown, and eager to understand the vast world.

People on the street chatted about the stories of those travelers, imagining the distant places that they could never reach in their lifetimes: the golden kingdom, the lost water city, the towers in the sky, the monsters that covered the sky and the sun...

The minstrels on the streets used their imaginations to describe the colorful journey with poems and songs.

Even Xi Di stopped to listen for a while and put the silver coins into their hats.

Near noon, a bell rang not far away, and a few children came out of what looked like a school building. A few crowded in front of the storyteller and were not in a hurry to eat.

Their clothes were very plain, but at least they were neat and warm.

Xi Di floated by on a broom, saw the longing eyes of the children, smiled and threw the candies.

——Then they were stopped by the city guards for inspection. The soldiers warned the children not to eat food from unknown sources.

Ok.

……

After the minor commotion, Xidi passed by the sculpture carrying her things. The boss from last night was still there.

"It looks like I gained a lot. Oh, Miss really likes Fran."

"Ah."

Xidi held the box and it was inconvenient to drop it, so she sat on the broom and lowered it a little rudely.

"That's someone special to me... How's business doing today, boss?"

"Ahem, it's okay, it's open."

The boss coughed. In fact, he made as much money as usual in a month last night. Today, his enthusiasm for greeting customers has dropped a lot, and he has only sold one keychain so far.

Sure enough, windfall money can easily make people slack off.

The topic was quickly changed.