Chapter 358: Chapter 32: No Way I’m Going

Lynch picked up a fork and pierced a piece of lamb that had been simmered to perfection, dipping it into a specially prepared sauce. The taste was quite authentic, just lacking the chopsticks. It always felt like something was missing. Next time he makes hotpot, he should get a pair of chopsticks, but teaching this idiot opposite him would be too troublesome.

As he ate the lamb, Lynch spoke slowly, “What could I have? I just simply don’t want to go.”

Suspicion was written all over Seren’s face.

Lynch asked in confusion, “But you, telling me to go to Fran repeatedly, do you have some ulterior motive?”

After a pause, he continued, “I’ve heard that the wizards of Fran turn newborn babies into snacks, devouring them without even spitting out the bones.”

This world is filled with various myths about Fran, where it’s depicted as rather terrifying.

For instance, it’s said that the wizards there turn babies into snacks and eat them; that apprentices are slaves to higher-ups, men being laborers, and women X slaves; that the wizards kill without blinking and consumers without leaving bones, and so on.

Seren’s mouth twitched, and he rolled his eyes, giving Lynch an eye signal to think for himself.

He explained briefly, “Those are all nonsense, people attacking us. Haven’t you got any idea after all the collaborations we’ve had?”

That was indeed true.

Though the rumors about Fran are preposterously exaggerated, Lynch couldn’t feel any connection between Seren and the rumors, at least he hasn’t found any baby-eating habits in this fatty.

Of course, a single sample can’t signify much. In the Black Witch Domain, sometimes there are White Wizards, and in the White Witch Domain, there are wicked ones, so one or two instances can’t prove a point.

There are so many rumors, it can’t all be baseless, right?

Lynch shook his head: “Not going.”

A vein bulged on Seren’s forehead, and he angrily said, “Is your brain full of shit? Believing so easily in unverified claims, can’t you see these so-called rumors are just the spread of Spiritual Magic?”

Lynch was startled: “Spiritual System?”

Seren said, “Some despicable fellows abuse the power of ’truth’, constructing a Truth Level Spiritual Magic that covers the entire Wizard World. The function of this spell is solely to make fools like you believe the propaganda, then join them in attacking us.”

Lynch clicked his tongue in amazement, “Aren’t you the Five Rings Wizard Domain? The rulers of the world, is there anyone who dares to attack you? Who’s so bold? Why don’t you just wipe them out?”

Seren rolled his eyes, “Idiot, this world isn’t just black or white; only in savage places like yours would people think brute force can solve everything. If we believed in the doctrines like you do, you’d have no right to even survive!”

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Such arrogance.

Seeing the fatty all smug and proud while saying this, Lynch felt an unprovoked annoyance rising inside.

He discontentedly said, “Did you get something wrong, you dead fatty? Do you know who’s in charge here?”

In my territory, you think you can brag in front of me?

The fatty’s facial muscles twitched.

“Ahem!”

He coughed lightly, then continued, “Uh, let’s continue with the previous topic.”

After a pause, he continued, “Let me put it this way, inviting you to Fran this time isn’t my decision; it’s from my mentor. He’s the dean of our Star Sky Wizard Academy and wishes to meet you to discuss matters.”

“Haven’t you always wanted to expand our trade scale? This might be an opportunity.”

Lynch’s heart stirred.

But after hesitating for a moment, he still shook his head: “Not going, besides, does a wizard academy’s dean have that authority?”

Before his wanted issue is resolved, he won’t easily leave his hideout.

The fatty’s face turned black.

He gritted his teeth, “You really are…”

However, at this point, he suddenly thought of something, shifted the conversation, and spoke slowly, “Your Witch Domain is developing quite fast, isn’t it?”

Lynch asked in confusion, “How so?”

The fatty said, “The system you’ve established in the Witch Domain requires a massive amount of Magic Stones to sustain. Now, a large population from various parts of Jade Land is converging towards you, and the number of adventurer guilds you’ve established is increasing by the day.”

“If it continues like this, soon your Magic Stones balance might break, and what do you plan to do then?”

The fatty indeed pointed out a critical issue.

The system Lynch has been able to play so far is mainly supported by a large amount of Magic Stones.

However, after years of consumption, the amount of Magic Stones he has on hand is decreasing, now solely supported by the few resource fields in the Witch Domain, yet the current resource production just maintains the status quo.

In contrast, the adventurer guild’s development is rapidly progressing. Every day many new adventurers pour in, and the population under the Witch Domain’s control is increasing daily. If this continues, a collapse is inevitable sooner or later.

Lynch’s attempt to expand the trade scale with the fatty is actually a preparation to open new Magic Stone channels.

The current resources’ potential hasn’t been fully explored yet, and most sold to the fatty are popular like the Star Sky Stone, Moonlight Grass, etc.

However, besides those, there are a lot of ordinary products in the resource fields. But these didn’t sell for much value, so the fatty didn’t take them, and Lynch is planning to negotiate the trade of these ordinary products to increase Magic Stone revenue.

Lynch said, “What are you trying to say?”

The fatty said, “No offense, things like Red Turnip and Gray Rat Vine, those are everywhere in the world, they’re worthless junk. You need to give us a reason if you want us to buy them.”

Lynch said, “So what, seeing your mentor would be considered a reason?”

The fatty said, “My mentor has channels for this, he can market them for you. Otherwise, even if you sell them to me, I wouldn’t be able to sell them either.”

Lynch furrowed his brows.

He slowly said, “What is this, using your size to bully us? But you seem to forget, the Wizard World is not solely dominated by the Five Rings Wizard Domain. Even if I don’t negotiate with you, I can negotiate with other domains, right?”

Having resources, isn’t it bound to sell?

Although Lynch primarily traded with this Fran fatty, he wasn’t planning to go down with one crooked tree alone. He knew not to put all eggs in one basket. Over the years he also explored other potential channels, albeit more complicated to connect with.

After a pause, he continued, “Moreover, regarding the Magic Stones, I shouldn’t necessarily only be able to obtain them through you Fran folks, right? Let’s not forget where this is, currently a part of Jade Ridge is under my control!”

In the Wizard World, there are numerous Magic Stone Mines, and these mines are the sources of wizard Magic Stones.

Among them, a Magic Stone Mine called Jade Ridge is one of the top reserves among all discovered Magic Stone Mines in the Wizard World.

This mine is indeed located in Jade Land.

“Jade Ridge?”

The fatty snickered, “You can try and see.”

Lynch asked in confusion, “Why?”

The fatty looked up at the sky and then said, “Alright, just about time, let’s go and see this pride of Jade Land, also broaden your horizons.”

“To let you know the truth of this world!”

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