Book IV, 61: Knowledge is Power
"I'll just say, with my acting skills and my ability to deceive, I, Peter Pan, must be the top existence among the witchers, and I have only missed a few times in more than ten years to prove this, that is, you, Scarlett, the big-chested guy doubts my level."
"Shut up, I didn't see the business coming, brag to the side, don't stand in the way of the guests."
The previous sentence belonged to the fat man, who became happy when he heard the explanation, and boasted to the people at the tables nearby.
The latter sentence was Scarlett's face filled with a warm smile when she heard the request, not only waving her hand to drive away Peter Pan, who occupied a large area, but also beckoning Chen Xi to come forward and sit down.
"Hey boy, come and sit here, let's be clear, you want that version?"
She took out a beautifully printed brochure, pointed to it and said: "Because of the different sales groups we have here, there are three kinds of materials: the novice general version, the senior professional version, and the in-depth reveal version, all of which are written by authoritative figures among the witchers, such as Beowulf, Hercules, etc., which are well-known legends among the witchers, and after reading it, you will definitely become the nemesis of the aliens, the best among the witchers." ”
"In addition, according to the number and level of detail of the heterogeneous types contained in the content, the whole set of information is also divided into four types: entry-level, condensed, detailed, and encyclopedia, the thickness varies a lot, and the price, there must be some differences between the meeting, but, it is definitely worthy of their content, after buying, you only need to carefully turn a few pages to see, and promise never to regret it."
Scarlett said sharply. That serious look made Chen Xi feel an inexplicable sense of immediacy, and he suddenly remembered how he felt when he first bought study tutoring materials in high school.
It's the same kind of fanciful and mouth-wrenching, as if you don't buy the information they recommend, you will be many steps behind others at the starting line. The relevant books are also written by well-known authoritative figures, what top 100 famous schools are specially hired, and what well-known education experts make people feel super powerful when they hear it. The difficulty criteria are similar, ranging from level 3 to level 4, and sometimes annual special editions are added.
All in all, don't hang your appetite completely. They simply won't give up.
As long as the money is spent once at the beginning. The latter is up to you, with a dazzling array of version variations that can make anyone who prides themselves on being a budget-conscious buy a huge pile of information whose future destiny is basically to spend in the wastebasket.
Speaking of which, it's all tears.
But compared to that time. Chen Xi's current choice is very simple. Don't worry about whether you can't finish it. Anyway, since he has a backgammon lighter, he won't light anywhere!
"The Great Encyclopedia of Heterogeneity: An In-Depth Revealing Edition."
Chen Xi pointed to the bottom column of the brochure and asked, "How much is this set of materials?" ”
"For your sake, I'll give you a fair price. Is it to count this" Scarlett stretched out her palm, gestured to five in front of Chen Xi, and then waited for his answer.
Of course, Chen Xi would not think that this five only refers to five thousand, and a set of ordinary encyclopedias in hardcover books is more than this price, not to mention that the introduction is still based on the combat experience summed up by countless lives, which truly represents the meaning of knowledge is the amount of power, according to such a value, at least 50,000 is calculated, if you add the proportion of wealth that can be found among the witchers, the price may reach 500,000.
It's just that the problem that makes Chen Xi entangled is that, similar to the situation in the first mission, the system only gave him 5,000 Lunk (the standard currency of the plane) according to the well-off standard of ordinary people, if it is a normal fifteen-day mission period, of course, there is no problem, but now in the face of this information that must be bought, no matter how it is calculated, it is only enough for a fraction of its price.
Thinking of this, Chen Xi spread his hands helplessly and said, "I don't have so much money for the time being, can I see the installments?" I'm working a lucrative job these days, and I'm guaranteed to pay it off in 10 days. ”
He is still very confident in the question of repaying debts, even if he wants to get 500,000, with his genius criminal mind, ten days is completely trivial.
However, Scarlett didn't know about the brilliant record that Brother Chen once had, and when she heard the two clear meanings of "no money", she immediately pulled down her face, pointed to the top one "Beginner's Ordinary Edition for Newcomers to Understand Heterogeneity" and said: "Then this one will suit you, the price is only two thousand, including more than a dozen kinds of heterogeneity that newcomers most often encounter when they first debut, don't be too expensive, but it is sold for more than five thousand outside." ”
"Can't you be flexible?" Chen Xi smiled bitterly, there are only a dozen kinds of heterogeneous information, he might as well rob the other people who bought this book, so that there is no need to waste money, "Just treat it as an early investment, you see that I can enter here, it is enough to prove that I have the qualifications to develop in the future, and now a little investment can be exchanged for the long-term human debt I owe, how can it be counted." ”
Scarlett ignored Chen Xi's vision for her future, and directly sneered on her face: "Yo, it seems that some people have regarded themselves as the protagonists of novels, and after feeling that things are not as you want, they think that they can change the outcome of things at will after promising empty promises to others, if the other party does not agree to your request, it is stupid, ignorant and unable to see the situation clearly, but unfortunately, I am a businessman who does my duty, and I have always been the master who does not see rabbits and eagles, no money, very good, you can not come to a place like us." ”
Obviously, the white-haired woman was quite scoffed at Chen Xi's trick "The Future Promise of the Protagonist", and directly refused without leaving any room, which made the person concerned, Brother Chen, very unable to step down.
"Am I so lifeless?"
While Chen Xi's face darkened, he couldn't help but lament in his heart, thinking about when he could have a scene where the rest of the tiger body was shocked. If it weren't for the fact that he hadn't been treated with this since he was born, he wouldn't have had to push Benin to the forefront, because his confidence had been shattered by the painful reality.
Just when Chen Xi was sad about his fate, seeing that the relationship was about to reach an opposing situation, at this time, Peter Pan had to come out and start a round.
"Harmony makes money, harmony makes money"
He piled up the fat on his chin and cheeks, and in an instant squeezed out a flattering smile and said: "It doesn't matter if you don't have money, little brother, as soon as I look at you, you know that Lu Dao is not comparable to those who belong to the world, and now the lack of money is only a temporary problem, we can solve it through other channels, for example, at present, I have a few difficult commissions in my hands that no one is willing to take, if the brother doesn't dislike the trouble, it can be regarded as a favor for me, and the commission can be paid first, in addition, My brother can also mortgage and consign some magical items here, I can calculate the money in advance, and then offset it when it is sold. ”
"It's strange that there are still such kind and caring businessmen in this world."
Chen Xi looked at Peter Pan's rescue in surprise, this guy's mood was obviously very impatient with him, but he was forced to make this kind of compromise regardless of personal gains and losses due to other reasons that made him feel extremely jealous and afraid.
"Who the hell is this [Bloody Hand Man Slaughter], and what happened twenty years ago can still have such a big impact on a person?"
Chen Xi thought of Scarlett's previous revelations, and couldn't help but be full of curiosity about this person. He was sure that the fat man in front of him must not have been a good citizen before, otherwise, the picture on the table here would not be a surveillance of others.
However, Chen Xi didn't know a little, if it weren't for Scarlett's cold eyes, worried that she would be troubled by this mother-in-law afterwards, Peter Pan even wanted to give him the information directly, so that this festival could be eliminated quickly. If it is Zhilu Dao, the horror level of the [Bloody Hand Massacre] will definitely be raised by several notches.
Of course, these are all afterwords, and Chen Xi naturally has no reason to refuse the kind advice given by Peter Pan in front of him.
"What task? Personally, I'm very good at reasoning and analyzing things, and if it's just fighting, it's hard to say, I'm relatively slow these days and nights, and at most it's by the way. ”
Thinking of the situation that many demon hunters were reluctant to accept, Chen Xi added: "What is the general market for equipment mortgage and consignment, and if it is a modern weapon, what characteristics must it have?" By the way, I have a few bottles of very good potions for healing and replenishing energy, I wonder how much it can cost? (To be continued......)