The familiar streets were crowded with people coming and going early in the morning.
Or to put it another way, now is the time when most professionals enter the secret realm. Previously, Lu Ping'an and Maomao had caught up with a late show.
Lu Ping'an stood alone in front of the previous store, feeling a little lonely.
It's not that he didn't invite Maomao. Maomao also came over early in the morning to replenish his buff and give him breakfast, but she refused.
reason? What reason does a candidate need for not being able to go out? She has her own review plan for the last week, and her brother helps arrange the intensive hell week.
"...I will keep this grudge in mind (laughs)."
Lu Ping'an didn't care, but it might hurt Maomao's buff. After all, there was an agreement before.
"Actually, it's okay, meow. I mainly want to rush to the first level runner, and I have already achieved it. But if I can..."
Make an agreement with Maomao that if you are free, we will meet at the door of the store in Forest Secret Realm at nine o'clock every day to replenish buffs and exchange supplies, and by the way, replenish some of Maomao's freshly made breakfast... Don't say it, Xiao Shuiyun The craftsmanship is surprisingly good.
The two candidates just started their personal sprint before the exam.
And Lu Ping'an's plan is based on the advice given by Chris...
"Among the third-level intelligence-enhancing potions, Andrew's Mustard Tea, Powerful Magic Mixture, and Yulong Egg Mixture are all gone. White Manla Wine is still in stock, but it is a fourth-level magic potion, which is a bit too strong... .....”
Gardeners are regarded as logistics professionals because they are very good at cultivating various magic plants, and magic plants are the raw materials for various alchemical potions and magic potions.
Chris's first advice to Lu Ping'an was to take drugs.
When you are still in the mortal stage, a little magic potion can bring about substantial improvement.
"Isn't there a lower-level intelligence-enhancing potion?"
"The lowest level of permanent gain potions is the third level. There are also several second level ones, but they all have serious side effects. Our company does not sell them. If something goes wrong, we will be sued. If you really need it, you can go... .....”
Lu Ping'an was lucky. After about one round, four days later, Senior Sister Zhao Ying was still on duty.
Acquaintances are easy to talk to, and they are acquaintances who have done business before, so naturally everything is easy to discuss.
Now, after confirming that Lu Ping An was indeed in need, this senior secretly introduced certain black markets to Lu Ping An and handed him a note.
Lu Pingan thanked him, accepted it directly, and exchanged contact information with his senior sister.
The "scholar" and "gardener" experience points she reported back on the first day were considerable.
If it's not too far away, Lu Ping An would like to sign a long-term contract with him.
"...So, you only have fourth-level magic potions here now? Then there is nothing you can do."
The "pollution" attached to the fourth-level magic potion far exceeds Lu Ping'an's current level. Ordinary low-level professionals can guarantee mutation if they take it in one gulp.
But what gave way to Ping An was the six-figure price.
But this not only did not make Lu Ping'an depressed, but instead made him a little excited.
"At least, the gardener does have a bright future with money. As long as things go well, repaying the debt shouldn't be a big problem."
Far water cannot quench the near thirst, and Lu Ping'an's time is limited. He didn't have much expectations for the potion, so he just asked the price with the attitude of "just in case it works"... A certain big cat is too high-end. As a result, she didn't know the market price of "low-level magic potion" at all.
Lu Ping'an asked in a low voice the average price of the second-level intelligence-enhancing potion (which has serious side effects), and got a subtle answer ranging from 30,000 to 50,000.
"...it's a bit worth it."
"It's really not cost-effective. It's expensive and has serious side effects. If you're not in a hurry, just keep grinding."
This is just the easiest path pointed out by Chris. If it doesn't work, just change it.
"...Sure enough, we still need to enter the secret realm."
After thanking Senior Sister Zhao and giving her a buff, he left the pharmaceutical company's shop. Lu Pingan was not in a hurry to enter the secret realm.
This time it may take longer and requires more preparation.
He walked around in a circle and walked to...next door to the shop where the thieves were collected.
"Excuse me, can we provide guide services here?"
In the small shop, there are three or five people busy with their own business.
When they saw someone coming in, they didn't even look up, waiting for him to make a deal with the store manager.
There are many shops like this outside the secret realm, specialized mercenary agency shops that provide paid services to those in need.
"First-level mercenaries cost 500 yuan a day, and second-level mercenaries have 1,000 yuan a day. We charge a 15% agency fee. Generally speaking, 20% of your income goes to the mercenaries. If the daily income is less than a thousand yuan, forget it. Three There are also high-level mercenaries, but they must be reserved in advance, at least three thousand a day."
At this price, it's surprisingly down to earth.
Lu Ping'an was surprised to find that the reward Xia Qin gave him for his internship that day might have been for the third level.
"This is just the base price. Everyone is different. You can talk about your needs and total budget to see who is available."
Lu Ping'an instantly understood that level 2 of the combat system and level 2 of the logistics system were definitely not at the same price level.
Even if they are both of the combat type, there is no comparison between the hard-trained second-level secret keepers of the special service team and the wild second-level professionals outside.
"I want to collect magic plants and practice them there for about three days. I need a first-level melee-type professional, which can take up to seven or eight hundred days. I may go far, and I will bring my own supplies and medicines."
It was a very standard student experience commission. The mercenaries in the store looked at each other, but in the end no one moved.
The time is a bit long, and the students have no money and the pay is not high.
The client looked like a high school student, so he knew that the professional skills of a gardener were quite low.
Then, the secret realm share, which is the bulk of the income, cannot be expected in return.
Students are notoriously difficult to serve and troublesome. No one would want to serve a master for such a small amount of money.
The shopkeeper, who looked like a middle-aged man, was a little helpless. He could only name the customers.
"Ike?"
"I have an appointment, and they will be here in two hours."
"Levi?"
"I'm tired. I have a rest today."
A young man slumped on a recliner and yawned lazily.
Okay, I’m too lazy to make up a reason.
The shopkeeper scanned around and saw that no one wanted to move, so he could only sigh helplessly.
"...I also have a newcomer here. He is a first-level boxer. He is not picky and has good strength. The price is also the lowest price, that is..."
"It's him."
Lu Ping'an agreed directly and stuffed back the rest of the shop owner's words.
"Okay, wait a minute, I'll contact him now."
It's just that the expressions of those mercenaries on Lu Ping'an were a little strange. One of them seemed to be...sympathy?
While waiting, Lu Pingan saw a strange poster.
It was an extremely crude bounty poster, with only a faceless man laughing wildly and holding a lit bomb in each hand.
"A bounty for the unknown bomb demon? Five thousand for clues, ten thousand people, and the Dragon Snake Gang is the one who is offering the bounty?"
Lu Ping'an was a little surprised, not because he was offered a reward, but because the poster was still here and trouble didn't come to his door. It didn't mean that...
"Those four guys didn't tell me the information. It seems they were really scared."
Lu Pingan did not expect them to keep it secret. Since he dared to do it, he was not afraid of trouble.
"Huh, you want me? Maybe there will be new fun to play."
The dominance of the Dragon Snake Gang is also expected, after all, they rely on face to collect tolls.
It was just the "trustworthiness" of those little wolves that made him somewhat unexpected.
"I heard... you are alive?"
At this time, the mercenaries Lu Pingan was looking for finally arrived, and he also knew why the other mercenaries looked sympathetic.
