Chapter 129 - The 'Help' of the Wandering Wizard
The story starts in Chapter 129 of "High School of Demon Hunting": As per the calculation carefully deduced by the Wandering Wizard recently, Zheng Qing should pay... Donât miss it!
As per the calculation carefully deduced by the Wandering Wizard recently, Zheng Qing should pay fifty jade coins, or five hundred standard talismans, for the amulet he purchased today.
He could make the payment interest-free on credit, or use tangible assets for a discount-free mortgage repayment.
After careful consideration, it didnât seem like these terms were too hard to accept.
With an alcohol-fogged, somewhat dizzy mind, Zheng Qing tried his best to comprehend the information written on the contract.
This wasnât an easy task.
The technical terms used in the contract were difficult and convoluted, and the formulas interspersed among them made oneâs head spin.
But barring minor mistakes, the numbers were accurate.
Underneath his breath, Zheng Qing mumbled that he shouldnât appear too green under such circumstances.
âSo, I just need to sign here, right?â He quietly repeated himself as he accepted the black feather pen handed over by the Wandering Wizard, preparing to sign.
A hand reached out from the side and roughly pinched the fluff on the top of the feather pen.
The black feather pen let out a pain-infused scream while convulsing violently.
It was Xiao Xiao.
âWhat are you doing?â Zheng Qing quickly loosened his grip on the feather pen, attempting to end the unpleasant screeching noise.
The Wandering Wizard also turned his gaze to Watermelon Head.
âWhat are you doing!â Xiao Xiao raised his brows and chided Zheng Qing, âAre you really just going to sign it outright?â
Zheng Qing scratched his temple, looking somewhat perplexed.
He thought that the sooner this is over, the better.
Moreover, shouldnât there be nothing else to addressâŚ
right?
âDid you understand the terms in the contract?â Xiao Xiao posed his question.
Zheng Qing coughed heavily twice, subtly shaking his head before dryly retorting, âDid you?â
âThatâs why I stopped you from signing.â The short man gripped the black feather pen firmly in his hand, showing no regards for the neat feathers on both sides of the pen which were being scrambled, âWe just talked about this a few minutes agoâŚ
Contracts are something to be approached with caution!â
Oh!
Coming to a realization, Zheng Qing turned to the Wandering Wizard and said, âYour terms are too complicated.
Itâs just a small deal; it neednât be so troublesome.â
The Wandering Wizard looked surprised.
Without waiting for his response, Zheng Qing quickly turned to Xiao Xiao, âDo you have a new contract?â
âI always carry a few.â The short man nodded satisfactorily, pulling a yellowish parchment from his pocket and spreading it on the bar, a smile dawned on his face, âThis is a debt contract verified by Wizard Covenant, in a standard format.
We only need to sign it and fill in the exact amount of the debtâŚ
Itâs very simpleâŚ
and authoritative.â
âSo you donât trust me?!â The Wandering Wizardâs laughter ceased, his tone turning serious.
This sentence sounded extremely familiar to Zheng Qing.
âItâs aâŚroutine.
Donât overthink.â Xiao Xiao chuckled and replied.
This sentence as well seemed familiar to Zheng Qing.
He scratched his nose averting his gaze, and said nothing.
âYou guys are making it hard for me to balance the books!â The Wandering Wizard grumbled reluctantly while signing, âThe standard contracts of the Wizard Covenant are not compatible with my contract book.
It can easily cause accounting trouble.â
âWhy do you need to balance the books?!â Xiao Xiao, still acting as a witness to the contract, signed his name while shaking his head, âEveryone knows the nature of this storeâŚâ
Zheng Qing chuckled, not uttering a word throughout the signing process.
A streak of flame flashed by.
Upon seeing the drifting green smoke above the small pile of ash, the Wandering Wizard sighed in relief.
Then he eagerly helped the young wizards downstairs.
However, Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao didnât feel relieved at all.
âWeâre just going to carry them back?â Feeling the heavy weight on his shoulder, Zheng Qing cried out in despair, âFor Godâs sake!
Weâre wizards!!â
He faintly heard his bones groan in pain.
âDo you know the Levitation spell?â Xiao Xiao asked, holding up Xin Fat Manâs huge body, his glasses skewed, but his tone was still calm.
âNo.â Zheng Qing answered a little dejectedly.
âCan you draw a flying talisman?â Xiao Xiao tried to move Xinâs head off his shoulder, asking strenuously.
âI canât do that either.â Zheng Qing moved slowly in the stairwell, being careful not to step on Zhang Ji Xinâs big feet, feeling dejected.
âThen why claim to be a wizard?!â Xiao Xiao finally lost her cool and retorted indignantly.
âI think I amâŚâ Zheng Qing argued weakly.
âNeed some help?â The Wandering Wizard stood by, holding his tall glass, sipping his âTime of Flowing Goldâ, and asked with a smile.
âReally?â Zheng Qing exclaimed in surprise, âI meanâŚ
Of course, we need help!
Thank you so much!â
The Wandering Wizard snapped his fingers, and a tall Multi-Arm Tribe Attendant appeared silently among them.
âHelp these two gentlemen back to their dormitory,â the Wandering Wizard instructed.
The Multi-Arm Tribe Attendant nodded smilingly, extending two of his arms from his ribs to each support a drunken man, and lightly stepped downstairs.
Zheng Qing breathed a deep sigh of relief.
Before he could express his endless gratitude to the shop owner, his next sentence made Zheng realize the darkness of the wizarding world anew.
âThe fee is discounted for gold card customersâŚ
receiving a standard talisman will do,â The Wandering Wizard proposed, his arm holding a big book, he asked amiably, âdo you want me to put it on your tab?â
Zheng Qing was at a loss for words for a moment.
âDonât put it on my tab!â He pulled out his grey cloth bag a little irritably.
It still had a few standard talismans.
âThank you for your patronage!â The Wandering Wizard happily accepted a Tranquility Talisman, his demeanor very amiable, âIf you need anything, just askâŚ
the Wandering Bar always offers the most thoughtful service.â
âAre you by any chance OâBrien or Karen!â Zheng Qing rubbed his shoulder, casting a suspicious glance at the shop owner.
These two surnames belonged to two famous vampire families in the wizarding world.
Zheng Qing had reason to suspect the Wandering Wizardâs identity.
The shop owner sent them downstairs with a smirk, but didnât answer this somewhat offensive question.
âHow stupid I amâŚâ Downstairs, Zheng Qing lifted his somewhat bleary eyes, looking at the candles floating in the ceiling of the bar, muttering, âI knew this old wizard had no good intentions and would try to cheat me, but I didnât realize he wouldnât even spare the fare for a rideâŚâ
âBut you didnât refuse!â Xiao Xiao blocked his subsequent complaints with some impatience.
âDid you know all along that he would charge?â Zheng Qing stared at Xiao Xiao, his voice full of suspicion.
âYup.â Watermelon Head stretched his arms and legs casually, releasing the fatigue caused by the recent high-intensity pressure.
âThen why didnât you warn me!â Zheng Qing demanded indignantly.
âFirstly, after several dangerous experiences, you still readily agreed to âBlack Wizardâsâ suggestion, I thought you needed a lesson.â
Zheng Qing sighed, feeling a lot of sense in this remark.
âSecondly, I was too lazy to drag these two idiots that far.â
Zheng Qing glanced at Watermelon Head, feeling that this was the main reason he didnât give a heads up.
âThirdly, even if Iâd warned you about the charges, would you have refused the help?â
Zheng Qing kept silent, dusting the dust off his robe, looking away sheepishly, without uttering a word.