"Since there are banks, why not launch financial services? For example, credit cards, checks, and primitive and backward precious metals must be used as currency? Also, what is the matter with this key? Is it used to open a certain safe?" Zhang Cheng frowned and asked several questions that bothered him in a row.

He really couldn't understand why the underground world was so strange, not only retaining a large number of so-called "ancient traditions" left over from thousands of years ago, but also mixed with a large number of things from modern society, such as cars, airplanes, guns, electronic products, etc., which was a little confusing.

Kane shrugged his shoulders disappreciatively, and joked with a smile: "Financial services? Do you think the underground world needs finance? Think about it, if the golden dinar is not a carrier of energy, does it still have the value of collecting and preserving? In fact, in my eyes, the golden dinar is not so much a treasure as a symbol of power." Depositing dinars in the bank of the Underworld will not only not receive interest, but will have to pay a regular custody fee, and the key in your hand is the storage credential. ”

Zhang Cheng nodded thoughtfully: "What you said makes sense! But I still don't understand why you have to use gold?"

"Hehe, because of two points. First, gold is one of the most stable elements in nature and almost does not react with any energy, making it the ideal energy carrier. Second, gold has always been recognized as the most monetary precious metal, so it was a natural choice. Oh, I almost forgot, you don't know it, in fact, when Parliament was first formed, a slightly lower value silver dinar was issued, but as gold mining increased, it was slowly phased out, and only a few were retained as an ornament and collectible. ”

Speaking of this, Kane took out an old-looking pocket watch from his jacket pocket and pointed to the dial under the crystal compartment: "See, this is a silver dinar, which I handmade in 1953 with the best watchmaker of the time, and even blessed with a very interesting little magic." ”

The words just fell!

He gently pressed the metal button located above the dial.

In an instant, a faint energy emerged, and it just shot Zhang Cheng's eyes impartially, followed by the whole person's mental state began to become trance, how to look at the other party and feel kind.

However, this state only lasted less than five seconds, and he quickly sensed that something was wrong, and with the help of his own magic power, he forcibly broke free from the control of the mysterious energy, and asked with a vigilant expression, "What is this? is it some kind of mind control magic?"

"Relax, my young friend, do you think mind control spells can be so easy to spot, as mentioned above, it's just a little fun little magic that I used to seduce pretty girls when I was younger. But now that I'm old and don't have the energy to indulge anymore, I'll give it to you as a welcome gift. As he spoke, Kane took off the silver chain and stuffed the pocket watch into Zhang Cheng's palm.

As an old guy who is good at observing and speculating on other people's hearts, he knows how to quickly close the distance between two people.

Sometimes a small gift, or a topic that the other person is interested in, can often have unexpected effects.

"Is it charming...... Interesting......" Zhang Cheng stroked the delicate gold lines on the back of the case, and a hint of imperceptible playfulness flashed in his eyes.

After a brief silence, Kane took off his hat and placed it on his chest, introducing himself in a rather solemn tone, "My name is Kane Courtney, the westernmost lord of Brooklyn, and an elementalbringer. Nice to meet you, young wizard. ”

"Elemental messenger?" Zhang Cheng keenly grasped the key words.

Through Polman's introduction, he probably knew that the titles of the lords of the underworld were generally linked to abilities.

For example, Catherine's title is the Witch of Desire, and her ability is to control her desires and draw power from them, and Kassandra, the Daughter of Nature, is from an ancient Druid sect and is good at manipulating plants and beasts, and once she enters the forest, few people are her opponents.

"Yes, Elementalebringer. Kane nodded, raised his right hand and snapped his fingers.

In a flash!

A bright flame burst out from between your fingers, emitting a wave of boiling heat!

Then he put down his hat and crutches, raised his right hand and created a crystal clear ice flower out of thin air!

Fire and ice!

Two very different manifestations of energy, done in the hands of one person.

Just when Zhang Chengzhi wanted to say something, the old man's hands suddenly began to turn black and harden at a rate of a few pieces, and finally formed a hard structure similar to obsidian.

After the two hands were transformed, Kane took a deep breath and described, "The Elemental Bringer, as the name suggests, is the power to manipulate the elements. I can create and control fire, frost, and even turn everything I touch, including myself, into stone. But there is a premise that I have to consume a medium, and this medium can only be made by alchemy. ”

"So you want me to help you create this medium?" Zhang Cheng seemed to understand the other party's intentions.

"That's right, but this medium is not easy to make, and there are only three alchemists in all of North America who have mastered the artifice, one of whom is Councilor Miles. But unfortunately he is about to die, and the other two are not familiar to me, so just come to you and try them. Kane didn't hide his purpose, and said it generously.

Anyway, the lords of the underworld have known this for a long time, and it doesn't matter how many more people know.

Zhang Cheng smiled slightly and responded bluntly: "Sample, I need a sample for research, and what benefits I can get from it." ”

"Hahahaha! You're direct! No roundabouts! No subtle hints! I like this way of talking!" Kane laughed as he carefully took out the small box carved out of crystal.

I saw him open the lid of the box, dig out a small spoonful of five-color transparent gravel and pour it into the empty test tube bottle, and whispered: "I'm sorry, due to the out-of-stock relationship, I can only give you a little for research, and promise that if you can successfully make it, then I will be your most loyal ally." As long as it's not beyond my power, no matter what you want to do or who you want to kill, I will support you unconditionally. ”

"Okay! deal!" Zhang Cheng agreed without thinking.

Perhaps in the eyes of ordinary people, this transaction has neither huge profits nor powerful magical items, but in his eyes, it is worth dozens of times more than the first two......