I played the world alone

Chapter 457 Antique Trading (-in-)

"Ah? Do you know each other?"

Hotch was stunned, a little embarrassed.

And when the gloomy-looking man in front of him saw the woman behind Hodge, a weird smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

"It's been a long time indeed. I thought you had been captured by those people and would never be seen again." The woman frowned, and a glimmer of light gradually appeared in her eyes, and she was refocusing at the same time.

It feels like this doll has come to life and is now somewhat alive.

Hotch looked at the man and then the woman, feeling like he was already sweating.

He quickly took out his handkerchief and wiped the cold sweat, smiling awkwardly.

In my heart, I lamented that I was so unlucky today.

Anyone who can become acquainted with this black witch is definitely not a kind person, so he has to be careful to survive.

Fortunately, neither of the two people in front of him seemed interested in embarrassing him. Instead, they started talking casually like old friends they hadn't seen for a long time.

It's just that the content is something he doesn't quite understand.

But when he heard the word "pure-blood wizard", his heart suddenly moved, and he immediately pricked up his ears to listen carefully.

Although there have long been legends of pure-blood wizards in the world, it is said that their magic is more powerful and mysterious, so countless people want to know their whereabouts.

But there are still no clues.

Occasionally, a few pieces of news came out, but in the end they were mostly proven to be false.

Therefore, any real clues about pure-blood wizards are very precious, and can even be said to be priceless!

If it were in the hands of a middleman like him, the value could be doubled several times, bringing more considerable benefits!

Especially what these two people said must be true, and he couldn't wait to find out some inside information.

With eyes and noses in mind, he stood behind the bar and served two people a glass of wine each.

The man casually took the glass and took a sip: "It tastes good. It's a pity that you can't drink it often."

"I'm very happy to receive your appreciation. It's an honor for you to taste this glass of wine. I welcome you here at any time in the future..." Hodge pretended to be very flattered and said politely.

This mysterious man seems to have great potential to uncover secrets, so you can't miss it casually, you have to seize it!

Unfortunately, Garnier obviously did not intend to give them a chance to communicate too much, and interrupted the conversation impatiently.

"You can talk about this nonsense later when you have time. Now I am more concerned about the news you just said. The so-called pure-blood wizard!"

The other party had already explained his intention when he was outside. According to the previous deal, he was now going to reveal some secrets about pure blood to her.

The man chuckled and was not in a hurry. He held the wine glass and shook it gently, watching the exquisite and dreamy colored wine flowing on the wall of the glass.

"Have you heard what is the hottest news in the wizarding circle and the official community these days?"

Garnier thought for a moment and then focused his attention on the letter paper.

"That mysterious magic academy?"

The appearance of this thing is so eye-catching. Even if the official wants to hide it, there is still a vague uncontrollable trend. Similar content appears on many social networks or short video platforms outside.

Although it was quickly removed from the shelves, the next one would pop up like mushrooms after a rain, and it was impossible to prevent it.

"Yes. But do you know its origin?" The man snapped his fingers.

Garnier didn't react slowly and immediately frowned: "Could this matter have anything to do with pure-blood wizards?"

Hotch, who was pretending to wipe the wine glass next to him, suddenly had his eyes widened, wishing that his ears could grow bigger to hear all the sounds.

This is huge news!

The news that the most difficult to find pure blood is actually combined with the most popular magic academy. It is absolutely eye-catching and can definitely be sold for a high price!

In addition, he also glanced at the man secretly and curiously.

There doesn't seem to be anything special about it on the outside, and if you pass by it outside, you might forget it in the blink of an eye.

Moreover, there is no powerful wizard information related to the other party in his memory.

So where did this person come from, and he was able to get this most mysterious information?

Just as he was thinking, the man continued: "You guessed it, this is an experiment conducted by a pure-blood wizard."

"experiment?"

"They want to try to see if they can give you mixed-race wizards the same power after systematic study."

"So they specially selected a new world as the location for the Magic Academy, and absorbed your qualified children as students."

"Wait..." Hotch suddenly couldn't help but interjected and asked, "But I heard that most of the children selected this time actually don't have wizard talents. How to explain this?"

The man did not blame him for eavesdropping, but chuckled and shook his head.

"Do you think there is any difference between you half-blood wizards and those ignorant Muggles in front of pure-blood wizards?"

These words indeed attract hatred. When he said it, he could clearly feel that the face of the "doll" in front of him became a little gloomy. Although Hotch behind him was not obviously angry, he was also a little embarrassed.

But what surprised Hodge was that the most notorious Garnier did not turn his back on the spot. Instead, he asked calmly: "So... they actually have the ability to turn Muggles into wizards?"

Hotch shuddered, and instantly goosebumps crawled up his body, realizing this detail that he had ignored just now.

Turn Muggles into wizards? !

If this news spreads, I'm afraid the entire wizarding world will be shaken!

Putting aside whether ordinary people want to change or not, even those in wizard families have a large number of people who are unlucky enough to be born without wizard talents.

If there is a chance to change, I am afraid countless people will go crazy for it!

Thinking of this, his eyes immediately stared at the man, so nervous that he subconsciously held his breath.

Facing the gazes of the two people, the man crossed his legs very casually and asked strangely: "Is this something strange?"

"Otherwise, how do you think the first mixed-race wizard appeared in the first place?"

Garnier was silent for a moment.

She really hadn't considered this issue before.

Just like the chicken that lays the egg and the egg that lays the egg, it makes no sense to pursue these issues.

Until now, she suddenly found that once she looked into it deeply, it was indeed very incredible.

If only pure-blood wizards and Muggles had children and gave birth to mixed-race children, the efficiency would be too slow, and there would definitely be some blood connection.

But in fact, since ancient times, there have been so many wizards whose blood relationships are basically very far apart.

Especially after the development of modern medical technology, this can be confirmed.

"In the beginning, the ancestors of wizards you call were able to turn Muggles into wizards. Now those pure-blood wizards can do the same, or even do it better."

"How to do?"

This sentence was asked by Hodge, quite impatiently. The man smiled and continued: "The easiest thing is to get the approval of a pure-blood wizard and then receive this acceptance letter. The moment you receive it, you have become a wizard."

"Of course, you have to be lucky."

"Of course there is a second one that doesn't depend on luck, and that is to get the blood of a pure-blood wizard! Drink it and you can become a wizard."

Hotch suddenly became speechless and a little helpless: "In my opinion, the second one is more difficult than the first one."

"After all, there are hundreds of known notices, but pure-blood wizards haven't seen any of them so far."

But when he saw Garnier's eyes still staring straight at the man in front of him, an idea suddenly flashed and his heart shook. An astonishing guess came to his mind, and he screamed almost silently.

"Are you just..."

"Please don't show such a scary expression. I'm just a pure-blood wizard, not a scary demon." The man waved his hand, not caring about these small things.

Hotch was excited and frightened.

This legendary pure-blood wizard suddenly appeared in front of him, and his fear was because he was afraid that he would die if the other person raised his hand.

After all, the last known pure-blood wizard was the ancestor of wizards, the monster that had been sealed for hundreds of years - Rice!

That's a really evil name, and it's scary to think about it.

"There is also a gap between pure blood and pure blood. Don't think of me so scary." The man chuckled and pointed at Garnier with an almost joking tone and movement, "Just like the lady in front of me, she should be thinking now It’s all about how to get blood from me.”

Garnier didn't mean to hide it, and stared: "What do you want?"

"Me? I want some interesting antiques." The man also got straight to the point, "It's better to have a longer history, the further away the better. You know, some old people like to be nostalgic, and those things may make them happy."

This reason is indeed very good, and no one will question it.

"I also have antiques..."

Hotch just shouted excitedly, but as Garnier's cold eyes swept over him like lightning, his voice suddenly stopped and he didn't dare to say anything.

He almost wanted to slap himself, who told you to talk too much.

Isn't this equivalent to snatching food from the tiger's mouth? !

In the competition for interests, even brothers may fall out, let alone him.

Fortunately, he immediately heard another voice in his ear. Carefully distinguishing it, it should be that the man had used some kind of clever magic, and only he could hear it.

"Don't worry, you also have the opportunity to trade. Up to three antiques, corresponding to three drops of blood. Pay attention, there is only one day, I will be here again at this time tomorrow."

"Of course, if the quality is not good enough, don't blame me for withdrawing my trading qualifications."

Hotch immediately nodded quietly and was already thinking about what kind of treasure he should take out.

As for the problem that the blood may be taken away after he gets it, he is not too worried. Even Garnier has to abide by the rules of the transaction here.

At least so far, the other party is relatively well-behaved.

And he will trade the blood as soon as possible and will not keep this hot potato in his hands.

Garnier's attention was entirely on the man now, but he didn't notice anything else.

There had been a transaction before, so she already understood what he wanted, so it wasn't too surprising.

"We'll still do business here tomorrow, and come back prepared."

After the man left, Garnier's eyes immediately fell on Hodge, which startled him who had not been happy for a long time. He subconsciously thought that the secret conversation just now was leaked.

Fortunately, the other party just gave a warning: "Don't reveal what happened today to anyone."

After he nodded in relief, he saw the figure of the other party gradually disappearing.

……

It was still the same time the next day.

Hotch was looking forward to it.

He turned away all the customers today with the excuse of temporarily closing the store, just to prevent any possibility of disturbing today's business.

But soon the appearance of a young blonde girl made his heart tremble.

Although it was different from yesterday, he still recognized the other person at a glance as being from Garnier.

He quickly opened the door and let him in.

Then continued to wait patiently.

When the moonlight was completely obscured by dark clouds and the earth became pitch black, a figure finally appeared in front of them.

Hotch quickly greeted him respectfully, while Garnier nodded slightly.

"Bring everything."

Lu Chen spoke calmly, but inexplicably he had a subtle feeling in his heart like a gangster trading illegal items.

Fortunately, the items given by the other party were all serious items.

The things Garnier prepared this time were not big. They were two paintings and calligraphy, a few pieces of porcelain, and a piece of jade, a total of 8 pieces.

Although Lu Chen didn't have the ability to identify antiques, he could still distinguish good from bad.

At least from the appearance point of view, these have a long cultural heritage, at least hundreds of years of creation.

Of course, the more important thing is that when Garnier used some irregular or even illegal means to obtain these antiques, he also stole the accompanying nameplates.

It looks quite formal.

He couldn't help but wonder if the other party had visited a large history museum to pick out these treasures.

However, so far, I have not heard any news of theft being reported to the museum. It is speculated that Garnier may have used some of his own methods to smooth things over, even leaving the museum with no choice but to suffer a loss.

But no matter what, it is a good thing for him.

But as a discerning "pure-blood wizard", he certainly wouldn't want them all.

Instead, I carefully selected them, first eliminating two cultural relics dating from before and after the Qing Dynasty, and finally selected a landscape painting, a copybook, and a piece of exquisite porcelain.

There was also a piece of jade that looked like a thumb ring as a gift, as a way of thanking the other party for providing the information.

As agreed, Lu Chen provided three drops of blood.

Garnier was well prepared and immediately took out three small bottles as vessels.

Perhaps to prevent the magic inside from flowing away, she added a few more magic spells to the outside, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

(End of this chapter)