A mage's journey begins with a battle mage.

Chapter 234 Reunion

"Sigh, if only Navis were here, he could definitely get a stable base."

Jess wandered the stable zone, penniless and with prices ridiculously high.

Compared to Jiang Shuzhou, who immediately adapted to the local rules upon arrival, Jess's life was much more difficult.

He still plans to find a job to support himself first.

He was dressed in tattered clothes, had no money, and was starving.

Jess didn't even dare to think about how Jiang Shuzhou would laugh at him if he starved to death for this reason.

"Jinx! Your wallet was stolen yesterday, what are you doing here today?"

"This time is different. I'm keeping a close eye on things. I'll see which bastard can steal my wallet again!"

The voices of the two girls caught Jess's attention.

Listening to their words, Jess suddenly thought of something.

Yeah, I can steal money!

But is this really a good thing? The money might be for someone's life, and if you steal it, aren't you destroying a family?

Jess began to struggle with the decision.

"Let's go to the bookstore! I heard they have a huge collection of out-of-print books!"

"Sigh, honestly, I really don't know why you bother with all those useless little inventions?"

"Your father bought all that expensive equipment so you could research something else to benefit the people, but you used it to research explosives?"

"It's no big deal. What's the harm in researching it? I have plenty of money anyway. The little bit of money I got yesterday was just pocket money for my trip."

"Sigh, then you too..."

Gurgle.

Jess swallowed.

He wanted it.

Since this guy has money, it shouldn't be a problem to borrow some money to use first, right?

So the environment determines a person's quality. Jess, such a fine young man, has become like this after just over a day here.

Jess silently began to keep watch, and soon the two of them came out of the bookstore chatting and laughing, carrying a large bag of books.

Jess noticed that although the two were chatting and laughing, they were warily watching everyone who approached, clearly to prevent others from stealing.

But Jayce is different; he's a mage.

"See? I told you, as long as I don't give it the chance, no one can steal my money!"

"Yes, yes, you're amazing."

The two chatted idly.

Excuse me.

A ragged young man passed by and said politely.

The two dodged aside, while Jinx kept a close eye on Jayce. Only after confirming that Jayce hadn't made any move did she breathe a sigh of relief.

"I knew it! Nothing's wrong!"

Then, they left, playfully bickering.

In a dark corner of the corridor, Jess pulled out his wallet with a guilty look on his face.

It was stolen by a mage.

"Consider this a loan; I'll definitely pay it back later."

As he spoke, Jess started counting his money.

Thirteen trillion five hundred billion, a huge sum of money.

Jess's heart raced. With this money, he was at least financially secure for the time being.

Immediately afterwards, he threw down his wallet as if he had done something wrong, turned around and ran away.

After a while.

"Holy crap! Where's my wallet?!"

"Jinx, if you ask me, we should probably just stay away from here. We can have the servants buy whatever we need. It's not a lot of money, but don't you think this place just doesn't suit you?"

"You've come twice, and your wallet was gone both times. I'm afraid if I come again, you'll be gone too."

Violet was exasperated. This silly girl had lost money every time she came, and she was afraid that something would happen again next time she came.

"OK!"

"But I need to find my wallet! I made it myself!"

Finally, after searching for a while, Jinx found her lost wallet in an alley.

"It must have been that person! The method, the way they threw things around like trash, there's no doubt about it!"

"Alright, from now on, have your servants come here to buy things for you. Just don't come to a place like this again."

Violet didn't care about the few dollars she lost; she just hoped her sister would learn her lesson and never come to such dangerous places again.

"I'll then go and do experiments, build a giant bomb, and blow up all those BYDs!"

Violet pursed her lips upon hearing this. "Just don't blow up the lab. Luckily, Dad gave you a divine rune amulet. Otherwise, who would dare let you play with explosives in the lab?"

The experimental equipment exploded, but that's okay, as long as everyone is alright.

"By the way, did you report it to the sheriff?"

Jinx suddenly asked.

"I reported it, but it was completely useless."

"They're all a bunch of good-for-nothings. What are they supposed to do with the sponsorship Dad gives them? They're all fat and lazy, and they don't care about anything. I'm so angry..."

Jinx has started her impotent rage again.

"Alright, let's go."

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Jess had a good meal because he had money.

He began to ponder how to find Jiang Shuzhou.

Talk is cheap; action speaks louder than words.

Jess began searching the world, going to the upper city one day and the lower city the next, but unfortunately, a week passed without any results.

until a certain day.

"Hello!"

Dozens of thugs surrounded him.

"Who are you looking for?"

"Young man, we've been looking for you!"

"You've been running around every day these past few days, are you looking for someone?"

Jess felt a chill run down his spine. Had he been discovered?

He then prepared to draw his gun and fight these people to the bitter end.

"Don't move! We're armed!"

A dozen or so thugs pulled out guns, while the rest pulled out knives.

"Behave yourself. Our boss is the most rule-abiding and order-conscious person in the entire Lower City, Victor, known as the Pioneer!"

"What pioneer? I don't know anyone like that!"

Jess was still going to struggle, but the thugs' patience was wearing thin.

"bump!"

A shot was fired into the sky.

"Kid, stop resisting. If you keep resisting, the next one will be you."

Jess took a deep breath, not intending to escalate the conflict. He might be able to kill these people with his magic now, but what about after that?

Is he going to face endless pursuit and killing after this?

It would be better to feign agreement, then meet with the other party's boss and resolve the issue together.

Immediately afterwards, he was put in a sack and put on a horse-drawn carriage.

After a bumpy ride, he was taken to an unknown place.

"Another cup, please!"

"Bartender, a good one, please!"

"Little beauty, isn't your big brother handsome?"

Amidst a commotion, he seemed to have entered a tavern.

Then, as you walk through the long corridor, the sounds of scrubbing outside gradually disappear, replaced by boundless silence.

bump.

Jess was forced into a chair.

Immediately afterwards, the burlap was removed, and Jess could see his surroundings clearly.

"Who are you! Why did you bring me here!"

Jess looked at the figure with his back to him, a figure sitting in the boss's chair, completely hidden by the back of the chair.

"Flesh and blood live on forever."

The figure said.

Jess was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed, realizing who the person in front of him was.

"Mechanical immortality."

"Correct answer, young man, I'll turn around for you."

Jiang Shuzhou turned around and met Jess's gaze.