Wizard: I have an inventory

As night fell, Ryan stood outside the city gate, his eyes swept over the guards at the city gate, with a hint of vigilance in his heart. He knew that although he had temporarily escaped the pursuit of the Bone Forest, he was not sure whether the forces there would continue to look for his traces through secular forces.

In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, he decided to take off the robes that symbolized his identity as an apprentice in the Black Rock Lowlands, put on an ordinary brown coat, and disguise himself as an ordinary trader with simple makeup.

His robe was rolled up and put in his backpack, replaced by an old hat and a cloth cloak, which looked ordinary and completely integrated into the crowd outside the city who were rushing into the city. Ryan took a deep breath, adjusted his expression, and walked towards the city gate like a businessman on the road.

The guard standing in front of the city gate yawned lazily, and his eyes swept the passers-by without any vigilance. Ryan stepped forward, smiled, took out a shiny silver coin from his sleeve, and gently handed it over.

"Thank you for your hard work. There are many people in the city tonight, so it's a bit late to travel."

Ryan's tone was calm and natural, and his eyes did not fluctuate.

The guard glanced at the silver coin in Ryan's hand, and a look of satisfaction flashed in his eyes. He took the silver coin calmly, nodded, and softened his tone a little: "It's nothing serious, let's go into the city and find a place to stay early."

Ryan nodded slightly, maintaining the posture of a vendor, and walked through the city gate in a low-key and calm manner and into the city. The dim street lights were already lit on the street, and the night wind blew, bringing a hint of coolness.

Ryan glanced around with the corner of his eyes, trying to avoid attracting attention. After passing through several alleys, he found a tavern in the city that looked quite lively.

Pushing open the heavy wooden door, the noisy sounds and the aroma of barbecue in the tavern hit him in the face. Most of the people in the tavern were travelers and vendors. Several tables were talking loudly, and several musicians were playing light music in the corner.

Ryan walked to the counter, ordered a roast pork chop, and nodded to the waiter to send the meal to a small table in the corner.

After sitting down, Ryan took out a silver coin from his pocket, quietly handed it to the waiter who came to serve, and whispered: "Friend, I want to ask, where is there a house for sale here? I want to buy a place to settle down."

The waiter was obviously unable to resist the light of the silver coin. His eyes lit up all of a sudden. He looked at Ryan and confirmed that this guest was extraordinary. He quietly took the silver coin and showed a diligent smile: "Sir, you have asked the right person. There are several old businessmen in the east of the city who are dealing with properties recently. Some of the mansions are quite good and the prices are fair.

If you want to know more details, you can go to the real estate agent in the city. They usually provide more detailed options."

Ryan nodded, gently held the wine glass, and listened to the waiter's advice as if nothing had happened. "Are there any other channels? For example, a more...secret transaction?" He continued to ask in a low voice, his expression natural, but his eyes slightly sank.

The attendant was stunned for a moment, then quickly recovered his smile and responded in a low voice: "Of course, there are always some transactions in the black market in the city that will not be put on the table. If the guest is interested, you can ask some members of the Chamber of Commerce. However, you have to be more careful there."

Ryan nodded slightly, handed the attendant a copper coin as a thank you, and then stopped asking, and lowered his head to slowly enjoy the roast pork chops. Although there are many doubts in his heart, he needs to keep a low profile and calm at this moment.

As the plate gradually emptied, Ryan already had a preliminary plan in his mind. He knew that he could not stay for long, but in order to ensure the secrecy of his whereabouts, he had to find a safe place to stay, temporarily settle down, and further plan the next action.

Ryan walked through the bustling streets and headed towards the commercial district in the east of the city. His steps were steady, and the ordinary brown coat and slightly worn cloak on his body made him look like a slightly saved peddler, not at all noticeable.

His goal was clear. Today he was going to find the old businessman to buy a hidden mansion so that he could settle down in this city.

Soon, Ryan came to the old businessman's shop. This was a somewhat shabby-looking business. The wooden sign at the door had begun to peel off the paint, but the furnishings inside were in order.

Ryan pushed open the door and came to meet an old businessman who was well-dressed but slightly tired. His eyes were shrewd. When he saw Ryan come in, a commercial smile flashed in his eyes.

"Welcome, young businessman, I heard that you are interested in real estate."

The old businessman spoke gently and immediately led Ryan to sit down at the counter.

Ryan smiled slightly, nodded, and went straight to the point: "Yes, I need a hidden and quiet mansion, preferably away from the crowd, suitable for settling down."

The old businessman looked at Ryan with interest, obviously appreciating his direct attitude.

He took out a roll of maps from behind the counter, unfolded them in front of Ryan, pointed to one of the locations and said, "I happen to have a mansion here, close to the city center and west, not too far away, with few residents around, quiet and safe. It was originally the residence of a retired noble, and now it is urgently needed to be sold."

Ryan's eyes immediately fell on the map, and that area was exactly the hidden place he needed. He thought about it in his mind and felt that this location was just right.

Nodding with satisfaction, he lowered his voice and asked cautiously, "In addition, I also want to know if there is a reliable channel to find the location of the black market? I have some private transactions to deal with."

The old businessman raised his eyebrows slightly, with a trace of scrutiny in his eyes. After a moment of silence, he chuckled softly: "The black market... you have found the right person in this city. I can take you there, but you have to be careful. The transactions there are not necessarily safe."

Ryan nodded and motioned for the old businessman to continue.

Soon after, the old businessman took Ryan out of the shop and walked along several secluded alleys, finally arriving at an area west of the city center.

The place looked more deserted than the rest of the city, and the surrounding houses were in some disrepair, but that was exactly what Ryan needed - quiet and unobtrusive.

"This is that mansion." The old businessman pointed to a mansion built of stone and bricks. Although it looked a little dilapidated on the outside, the structure of the mansion was solid and surrounded by several old trees, blocking most of the view.

Ryan looked at it with satisfaction, then took out a small bag filled with gold coins from his arms and gently placed it in the old businessman's hand: "Fifteen gold coins should be enough."

The old businessman smiled slightly, took the bag of gold coins, and nodded with satisfaction: "A happy transaction. As for the black market you asked about, as long as you walk two streets south from here at night, you will see an inconspicuous tavern. There are channels that can take you where you want to go.”

Ryan nodded, understanding. He then looked inside the mansion. Although the structure was good, it looked empty and abandoned. In order to remain secretive, he decided not to hire too many servants and only needed simple maintenance.

He quickly left the mansion and headed straight to the Black Stone Market in the city.

This market mainly trades some low-level labor and servants. Although the conditions are not very good, it suits Ryan's needs. He walked around several servant sales places and finally selected two servants-a cute little cook and a young maid.

Of course, if you have sufficient funds, you must have a pleasing little maid. Ryan doesn't want to see a dark, skinny and rough manservant when he opens his eyes.

"These two people are enough, they know how to maintain a simple daily life." Ryan thought, paid the appropriate fees, and spent a few gold coins to bring the two servants back to the mansion.

After returning to the mansion, Ryan directed the servants to clean the house and explained the details needed for daily life. He stood at the door of the mansion, looking at the dark sky in the distance, thinking about his next plan.

The mansion is a temporary place to stay, and black market transactions will provide him with more resources and information.