The Crouching Tiger Mountains border the Misty Forest, and from a distance, it looks like a recumbent tiger. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

The mountain peaks stretch and outline the body of a sturdy tiger, while the lush trees on the mountain depict colorful tiger stripes.

Albert is now alone in the 'fur' of the colorful tiger. The elite promotion task does not allow for helpers, and that is to assess the personal ability of the members.

But there are exceptions to everything, and some tasks cannot be completed alone, and the Mage Guild will arrange a partner.

He walked slowly, his gaze swept to the parchment in his hand, which was the map of the Crouching Tiger Mountains given to him by the great sage Brysle, indicating the location of his partner, which should be nearby. He didn't deliberately slow down his steps and be vigilant around, this is the territory of humans, so there is almost no shadow of Warcraft, and even if there is, it is some little guys who are more flexible and will not threaten people.

At this moment, the bushes and weeds in front of him shook.

Immediately afterward, a black panther nearly three meters in length burst out of the bush, as if to correct Albert's mistake.

Shadow Leopard? Albert was stunned, there was such a high-level magical beast here? He thought to himself, but he didn't act rashly. Of course, it's not that Albert can't beat the big black cat, but it's somewhat familiar.

"Roar!" the Shadow Panther growled, again without attacking.

"Surrender, poor Mr. Bandit, if you don't want to be torn to shreds by Bella. ”

A clear and pleasant voice sounded above Albert, and when he looked up, there was a beautiful female elf hidden in the canopy of a tree. The leaf-green leather armor blends with the luxuriant foliage and is hard to spot if it is not deliberate.

"Catherine?" Albert asked tentatively. Although he had only met a few times, he recognized each other and believed that no man could forget this cold and perfect cheek. Could it be her?, he thought to himself, the great sage Blaisle had said that his partner was an elf, and Catherine happened to be here.

"You know me?" Catherine frowned.

"Of course. Albert replied, "Have you forgotten? We met, in the Black Tiger's lair." ”

"Let me think about it. Catherine touched her chin, and suddenly her eyes lit up, and she snapped her fingers, "I thought about it, you're that coward." ”

"I'm not a coward. Albert said helplessly, "That's a strategy, you know? ”

"That's not hard. Catherine shrugged, "Tell me why you're here." She asked him.

"This. As he spoke, Albert pulled out a specially made copper coin from his trouser pocket. "I think you should recognize this. He held his hands up so that Catherine in the canopy could see better.

Of course, this action is redundant, and if you meet someone who is extreme, I am afraid that you will take it as a provocation and ridicule.

As a shooter, the first condition is eyes, without keen eyes, no matter how strong he is, he is only a third-rate shooter. Catherine didn't care about Albert's movements, and the elves didn't bother to argue, especially when it came to races that they didn't think were noble, or that only elves were noble in the eyes of the elves.

She stared at the half copper coin for a few seconds, and then jumped from the canopy of a tree ten meters high, moving gracefully and without making a sound.

"You're the Elder Mage on an elite mission?" Catherine was incredulous.

"That's right. Albert smiled.

"Is the Elder's House of Mages insane?" Catherine looked Albert up and down, "how can you let a coward be promoted to elite membership." ”

"One last word of war, I'm not a coward. Albert said dissatisfied.

"I'm just stating the facts. Catherine shrugged, "Follow me, coward, you need to know your opponent." She beckoned, then turned to leave, followed by the Shadow Leopard.

"Please show the grace of an elf, and stop calling me a coward. Albert caught up with Catherine.

"It's just a title, and I've forgotten your name. Catherine said lightly, and just as Albert was about to speak, she waved her hand impatiently, "You don't need to tell me, I'm not interested in knowing, and I don't need to know, we won't meet again after this task is completed." ”

"That's your freedom. Albert nodded, not going to say any more.

"Where have you been lately?" Catherine asked abruptly, "Do you know how long I've been waiting here?"

"Elves belong to the forest, I don't think you will be bored, there are trees and flowers that elves love. Albert's tone was a little cold, "Oh, and your companions. He looked at the Shadow Panther.

"But I don't have time to enjoy it, I need gold. Catherine looked at Albert's backpack, "Maybe you should give me some compensation." ”

"That's an elite guild thing. Albert shook his head.

"You're not only cowardly, you're also stingy. Catherine said angrily.

"It depends on who the other party is, you are the most money-greedy elf I have ever met. Albert retorted unflinchingly.

Catherine and Albert looked at each other, but neither of them spoke again, and walked silently all the way. Catherine disdained to quarrel with humans, and Albert didn't want to pay attention to the arrogant and arrogant female elf who had no one in her eyes.

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I don't know how long later, a simple small tree house on a stout banyan tree broke into view.

"Here we are. Catherine said indifferently, and climbed the treehouse with vigor and grace. Albert followed, equally sturdy but not graceful, to the treehouse.

"Sit down. Catherine sat on the only wooden bed.

"Forget it. Albert didn't want to sit on the floor, "Let's get down to business, I don't have much time." ”

"You still have a sense of time. Catherine scoffed mercilessly, "You should taste waiting, it will teach you to be punctual." ”

Albert looked at Catherine thoughtfully.

After a moment, he nodded, "I apologize to you. Although Catherine's tone was uncomfortable, she was right.

"You need to be sincere. Catherine said calmly, "I think it's worth at least three hundred gold coins." ”

"It can't be. ”

When a money lover meets Scrooge, a war without the smoke of war begins.

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Blackwater Fort, business district.

The 20-metre-tall building is carved with dandelions and flying floc in the wind, the three-metre-tall door is open, and the hall is elegantly decorated with a red carpet that stretches down the street along the gate. Above the gate hangs a five-meter-long and two-meter-wide signboard with six gold-inlaid words, Dandelion Auction House.

Hundreds of well-armed chamber guards stood guard nearby, guarding everyone who passed them.

Well-dressed aristocrats and wealthy merchants walked through the door with their wives or lovers, and even magicians who were rarely seen on weekdays joined in the fun.

Today is an important day, the day of the Magic Fountain auction at the Dandelion Auction House, many wealthy merchants have smelled the gold coins, and the nobles have found another way to show off, and the only ones who are really interested in the Fountain of Magic itself are probably only those magicians.

The venue was packed to capacity, and people whispered with their companions as they waited for the auction to begin.

After a long wait, several magic crystal projection lights focused on the auction table, and the host slowly came to the stage and bowed slightly to the audience. "Good afternoon, gentlemen, ladies. He spoke, saying the same thing.

There was no reaction from the audience, and people were tired of listening to the boring opening remarks, and they just wanted to get to the point quickly.

"I'm sure everyone is here today for the same purpose. The host paused, "That's right, it's the Fountain of Magic." I believe everyone will be familiar with this term, it is a gift from the Creator, containing pure magic. One milligram, that's probably that. As he spoke, he picked up a small bottle, "So that a small vial of the Fountain of Mana can be diluted into hundreds of vials of Mana Potion." ”

"Let's get started, we know better than you do. ”

Finally someone is getting impatient, and that's exactly what the presenter wants.

"As you wish, sir. He smiled, "There is only one item in the auction today, and that is a production cooperation agreement for the Fountain of Magic. ”

"Production cooperation?"

"Wouldn't you just auction the Fountain of Mana?"

There was an uproar in the audience, questioning one after another, and even a few magicians had left the scene angrily.

"Don't get excited, gentlemen, ladies. The host said calmly, "The Dandelion family is rich, and we have the ability to produce and sell magic potions by ourselves, but the Dandelion family is also kind, and we are willing to share the fruits of victory with other merchants." ”

"What's the content of that agreement?"

Successful businessmen always keep their sanity, their purpose is to make money, and they don't care if it's a partnership or an acquisition.

"With the Magic Fountain production cooperation agreement, you can get the production rights of the Magic Spring, and the Dandelion family cooperates with foreign countries, which is unprecedented. The host smiled.

"May I ask how many fountains of magic power the Dandelion family has?"

"Sorry, this is a trade secret. The host shook his head, "But I can tell you that the Dandelion family has a magical fountain. ”

"This!"

"The great sun god is above. ”

People looked at each other, and their previous dissatisfaction was replaced by joy and consternation.

"Excuse me, is there anything else you are confused about?" said the moderator with a smile on his face that could not be concealed.

"Can you send money tomorrow after the deal?"

A businessman asks the question that most people want to know, and if you can get this contract, it will be worth it even if you break the bank.

"Absolutely. The host smiled and nodded, "Are there any more questions?" He glanced around, saw that no one spoke again, coughed lightly, and said loudly: "Today's first and only auction item, the Magic Fountain Production Cooperation Agreement, starts at 1 gold coin, and the price can be increased at will." After a pause, the host's voice rose a little higher, "Now, I announce, the auction begins!"