Chapter 560: Chapter 264: Quest Harvest, 40,000 Gold Coins

After all, the Bloodline Strength flowing within the Ice Wolf clan was, in essence, a special type of Ice Element.

This Bloodline Strength granted them some traits similar to a Demon Swordsman, which was why they were much stronger than ordinary Warriors.

Drinking an Elemental Reagent of the Ice Element would not only enhance Ali’s strength, but also had a chance of awakening the bloodline within her that had been diluted and fallen dormant over long generations of breeding.

In more scientific terms, it was like activating a recessive gene.

Since they weren’t in a hurry, the group ambled through the streets of Fajade City as if they were simply out for a day of shopping. Whenever they spotted an interesting-looking stall, they would stop to check it out and buy some snacks.

Most of the time, the snacks were delicious, but they inevitably hit a few duds.

Whenever she bought something she didn’t particularly like, Feney would pass it to Ali. The Little Wolf Girl, true to form, accepted all offerings and ate everything.

Shefilya, who usually chided her lady for being a picky eater, kept silent this time. Instead, she nodded in satisfaction. ’Her Ladyship has learned to compete for favor, even to suppress her rivals and display her authority and status.’

’This is a good thing!’

’It seems the recent special training and extra lessons have been a great success. Her Ladyship has taken everything I taught her to heart. It’s time to press on and introduce some more... stimulating material...’

What she didn’t know was that whenever she brought up those strange topics, Feney would become so shy that her brain would short-circuit. It looked like she was listening intently, but the words went in one ear and out the other. Her mind would just become a chaotic mess of bizarre fantasies, and she wouldn’t remember a single thing that was said.

Unaware of the rich inner lives of his companions, Lin Mo was simply enjoying the leisurely holiday.

While fighting monsters and growing stronger was fun, it wasn’t everything. Just like how school and work aren’t the entirety of life, sometimes you need a few quiet days like this to relax and reset.

After all, people aren’t machines. If you stay wound up all the time, you’re bound to run into problems.

When they passed a clothing store, Lin Mo took them inside to buy some new outfits.

Of course, since they all had plenty of clothes already, they didn’t go on a huge shopping spree. They just picked out a few particularly beautiful or well-fitting items.

The clothes didn’t cost much, and Lin Mo paid for them out of his own pocket instead of using the team’s funds.

After wandering around for a good while, it was time to get down to business.

Lin Mo led the group straight to Fajade City’s trading market.

They had been here once before, and he had managed to find quite a few treasures. However, even now, when Lin Mo thought back to the old man who had sold him the Excellence Level Skill Scroll for such a low price, he still felt something was off.

Looking back, everything about it seemed strange—from suddenly running into that so-called guide to the old man’s reaction when he bought the Scroll.

The man should have known the Scroll’s true value, yet he’d sold it to him for the ridiculously low price of 2,000 gold coins, almost as if it were on purpose...

Lin Mo didn’t believe in free lunches. Either the man knew about his accomplishments and talent and wanted to make a good impression for a future recruitment attempt, or... it was connected to the academy, or perhaps even Feney’s family.

Whatever the case, he was sure he would meet that old man again someday...

’I’ll thank him properly then.’

Lost in these thoughts, Lin Mo walked into the trading market.

He made a point to first check the out-of-the-way corner where the old man’s stall had been. As he expected, the little shop was long gone. In its place was a sloppy, middle-aged man with a receding hairline, currently picking his nose.

Lin Mo glanced at the stall, saw nothing of value, and quickly turned to leave.

While the trading market was rife with fakes and swindlers, Lin Mo wasn’t looking for a priceless Skill Scroll. All he needed was an Ordinary Skill Scroll for the Knight Profession.

Compared to scrolls for the Magic System, scrolls for the Physical System—or the Qi and Blood System, as it’s sometimes called—were far more numerous. Moreover, the Knight Profession was a popular one among Physical Professions, second only to the Warrior Profession.

So, Skill Scrolls for the Knight Profession were relatively easy to find.

He didn’t just find an Ordinary Level scroll, but an Excellent Level one...

Lin Mo looked up at the stall owner. The man appeared very composed, probably in his early twenties, with a neat, short haircut. His clothes were old but well-maintained, giving him a tidy overall appearance.

He was most likely a capable Adventurer, selling a Skill he had already mastered.

"How much for this scroll?"

Lin Mo asked, picking up the scroll.

The stall owner glanced at him and said slowly, "This scroll isn’t for you."

Lin Mo paused. The man’s tone was blunt, but it didn’t seem malicious. In fact, it sounded more like a warning.

It was understandable. After all, based on his appearance, Lin Mo was dressed exactly like a Mage.

And among his companions, there wasn’t a single Knight to be seen, either in appearance or in reality.

However... "That’s not necessarily true."

Lin Mo slowly crouched down. "Friend, I know this is a scroll for the Knight Profession. It’s exactly what I need. Name your price..."

The stall owner frowned. This scroll held special meaning for him; he wouldn’t be selling it if he weren’t in dire need of money.

But even if he had to sell it, he didn’t want the Skill it contained to be wasted. That’s why he had already turned away several merchants who just wanted to flip it for a profit.

The young man before him didn’t seem like one of those speculators, but he was clearly a Mage.

"Is there a Knight in your party?"

And so, that was the only question he could ask.

Lin Mo shook his head. Under the man’s puzzled gaze, he picked up an ordinary-looking Shield from a neighboring stall.

"Just borrowing this."

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