OBS Chapter 3927 Blood Brew and the Commission
Chapter 3927 Blood Brew and the Commission
Chapter 3927 Blood Brew and the Commission
Shad was quite enthusiastic about saving the witch of chaos, and this was definitely not just because she was good-looking. He was curious about the current effects of his flesh and blood, had a great liking for her, and looked forward to her activating "Blessing of Chaos" to help him resist the mermaid.
The source of his goodwill is that he is the only witch who has never doubted him from the very beginning.
The maid quickly brought an empty crystal wine bottle, which looked like a work of art. Then, amidst the witch's pained expression, Shad cut his own palm.
"Miraculous Technique - Blood Wine Brewing".
Blood dripped from his palm, and this time Xia De deepened the wound, intending to collect more blood wine, as he didn't want to keep cutting his hands. But after forty drops of blood had flown out, the witch hurriedly said:
"That's enough, that's enough. I don't need any more. Please stop."
Although it was only forty drops of blood, the amount of blood wine produced was quite large, filling the rather large crystal bottle halfway. After inserting the cork, Shad shook the bottle vigorously to confirm that the magical effect had ended and the blood wine had been successfully brewed before opening the bottle again.
Immediately, an intoxicating aroma of wine wafted from the bottle and quickly filled the study. This was the first time Xia De had used so much of his own blood to brew blood wine, and he hadn't expected the aroma to be so strong. However, he had never enjoyed drinking, so he simply found the smell pleasant.
But after taking a deep breath, Wei Ge's face immediately flushed, and the maids in the room also had a faint blush on their faces.
"That smell."
The witch said softly:
"Although you may feel this is exaggerated, I really believe that even just sniffing it can add half a month to my life."
She made Xia De laugh:
"I don't have the ability to grant immortality, not even if you shave your head. Once you turn the blood into blood wine, you won't have to worry about the bloody taste when you drink it."
He placed the bottle on the table, and the witch then instructed her maid, who was inhaling the intoxicating fragrance, to fetch a set of crystal perfume bottles. She transferred the liquid, which resembled liquid rubies, into these bottles. The first four bottles were completely filled, while the fifth was only half-filled.
"What a beautiful liquid!"
The frail witch held the last crystal bottle in her hands and spoke softly. This was definitely not a deliberate compliment; her eyes still held a hint of infatuation. And Xia De felt a strange sense of familiarity about this scene.
"Was that the same feeling I had when I first saw that little pink perfume bottle?"
He thought to himself, and then asked:
"Want to try it and see how it goes?"
So Vige carefully uncorked the bottle again and dripped three drops of blood wine into the teacup in front of her.
She carefully plugged the bottle, placed all the crystal perfume vials on the coffee table where they wouldn't be easily knocked over, then picked up the cup of tea, took a small sip, and couldn't help but squint her eyes:
"This tastes like the best black tea I've ever had."
She looked at Xia De, her face slightly flushed, as if she had thought of something:
"Not only is he outstanding in temperament and appearance, but he is also incredibly strong, and even his blood has a unique fragrance. Even the most beautiful fantasies of teenage girls about their future lovers probably couldn't imagine someone as perfect as him."
"Please stop praising me like that. Drink this whole cup of tea and see how it goes."
She then very ladylike finished her tea and chatted with Xia De about local customs and traditions. After another topic was finished, Xia De, sitting on the short sofa, pointed out:
"You didn't cough once during the entire twenty minutes just now. So how are you feeling now?"
The witch placed her right hand on her fair neck. Seeing that Shad's gaze had immediately turned towards her, she slightly curved her lips into a smile and said:
"I feel much better now. Although I haven't fully recovered like I did when I consumed so much of your blood in the outer city, I still feel great. At least I can do physical labor now, and performing some simple magical arts shouldn't put too much stress on my body."
She gently traced the pad of her right index finger across her fair neck:
"Taking your blood directly has a noticeable effect, but the effect doesn't last long. Taking small amounts of this special blood brew, however, is enough to support my normal life. Mr. Watson, your arrival has brought me so many surprises."
Only then was Xia De relieved:
"You should still have some Star Dewdrops left, plus Blood Brew, which should be enough to sustain you through even one high-intensity battle. Keep the Crystal Fragrance Bottle with you from now on. If you need more dewdrops and Blood Brew, just let me know. I'll be in Arcadia City for the next week or two."
The witch nodded slightly:
"Besides finding those three books, do you have other things to do?"
Shad doesn't intend to discuss the blessing of chaos today:
"Yes, my main purpose in coming here is to find someone."
"Male or female?"
The witch then asked with concern, and Shad thought for a moment:
“I don’t know either. Actually, I came here based on the guidance of a fortune teller, but he’s probably just an ordinary person. I don’t need your help for now; I’m still waiting for clues from afar. Of course, I’ll definitely ask if I need any help.”
Shad said that the Astley family was, after all, a very prestigious family in the city. Although they weren't true "local bullies" like Bella, they could certainly provide a lot of help.
Viggo Astley smiled and nodded again:
"So, would you be willing to take some commissions from me? Although I have quite a few girls under my command, some things still need to be done by men, especially very strong men."
She was simply looking to deepen their connection, and this kind of paid commission was a perfect way to do so. Xia De, on the other hand, hadn't thought that far ahead; accepting commissions was a common occurrence for him.
"Of course, is it a request related to the Jade Alchemy Association?"
"You could say that. About a month ago, I received news that a group of powerful ring mages had come to this area and had made contact with the Jade Alchemy Association. The latter was able to track me down recently because they obtained some knowledge from those outsiders."
She rested her face in her right hand, looking sorrowful.
“I sent the girls to investigate the origins and purpose of that group of outsiders, but they were very cautious and of a high rank. I am not in good health myself, and the highest rank of my followers is only nine rings. They suffered some losses in an investigation two weeks ago.”
I was originally thinking of borrowing some help from my colleagues in parliament, but since you've shown up, please lend a hand. I won't be stingy with compensation.
"Are you investigating people from out of town? Do you have any leads?"
Shade asked, and the witch nodded:
“My follower has not fully recovered from her injuries. If you are interested, I can take you to visit her tomorrow. Perhaps you can get some clues from her. Also, that group of outsiders has been operating secretly in the outer districts of the city since they came here. If you come across any relevant clues while you are here, please help investigate them.”
These are all very simple matters, and Shad nodded in agreement:
"Alright, I'll come again at 10 a.m. tomorrow. There's still some time before evening, and I'd like to take a look at the local black market. Could you please introduce me?"
"of course can."
This time, the witch didn't mention taking Shad along; she knew that pursuing him too aggressively might make him disliked. Although she had never had any romantic experience before, she had studied a lot of theoretical knowledge from books to prepare for welcoming the person she considered most suitable.
"The largest black market in the area is actually the Candlehold Library, with the entrance inside. This black market is managed by the Candlehold Society, which I mentioned earlier, so it's relatively reliable. Besides them, there are also some smaller ring sorcerer trading places in the area. You can check them out if you're interested, but be careful about their security; I can't guarantee that."
Xia De then laughed and said:
"Since this place is a city of scholars, there must be a lot of special types of books here."
The witch nodded:
"Yes, after all, the organizations that make up the Candleburg Society are all inclined towards knowledge and creation. In addition, the Church of Creation is located not far away, and the local academic atmosphere is very strong. You can experience this slowly later."
After saying this, she summoned the maid who was standing at the study door again:
"Go and fetch this gentleman a copy of the 'Arcadia Exploration Guide'."
"Yes Master."
The maid then went to the bookshelf in the study and soon returned with a small notebook-style booklet, which she handed to Xia De.
When Shad opened it, he found that the first three pages could be unfolded into a complete map of the city, while the following pages described in detail the city’s noteworthy libraries and attractions.
“This is a local ‘travel guide’ published by the Candleburg Library. It’s quite innovative to print it in a notebook style, isn’t it? This was Eve’s suggestion at the time.”
She smiled faintly:
"Give me this, and I'll mark the location of the black market for you. After that, you can use this exploration guide to enjoy the scenery of this city of scholars."
Then she paused for a moment;
"However, this is wartime, and the city is not far from the front lines, so it hasn't been as peaceful as usual these past few months. Try to avoid getting close to the edge of the outer city, which is adjacent to Gray Rock Pass, where a large number of soldiers are currently stationed, preparing to go to the front lines."
Although I know you have the power to ignore ordinary people and the military, since there are still things to do locally, it's best not to cause trouble for yourself at this time.
(End of this chapter)