"Higher arcane knowledge isn’t meant for the average man to delve into... Merely flipping through these texts can have a terrifying impact on a normal person’s Spirit... Therefore, one must have ample spiritual support, become an extraordinary person first, then learning through reading is the optimal choice. You are lucky, guest."
The witch seemed to click her tongue as behind her, two servant-like Resurrected Corpses mechanically moved to the bookshelf and pulled out several volumes, spreading them out on the table.
’Witchcraft Secrets’, ’Rituals of Secretive Rites’, ’The Book of Solo: Fragments’...
’In reality, I don’t need any mysterious knowledge; I just need an excuse to improve my own things...’
Zhong Shenxiu looked at the ’Rituals of Secretive Rites’ and wanted to flip through it but was stopped by a pale, delicate hand, "150 gold pounds, otherwise you can only look at the cover."
"Deal!"
He emotionlessly took out a black purse, poured out a pile of gold pounds, and picked up the ’Rituals of Secretive Rites’.
The reason he chose this book was simply that it felt like the material contained the richest mystery.
The witch looked at the pile of gold pounds, seemingly stunned for a moment, and then smiled, "Truly a generous customer... As a rule, I need to remind you that many rituals recorded in the ’Rituals of Secretive Rites’ involve beseeching greater beings—ordinary people can handle them too... but only the four main churches’ official gods are safest. As for other Totem Spirits, even undead ancient gods, and more hidden beings are full of danger..."
"I understand."
Zhong Shenxiu answered with a smile.
The mainstream religion of the Clement Kingdom is the Traveler Church, while the official church of the Western Court Empire is the Church of Destiny!
The two other kingdoms spread the Spirit Church and the Church of Misfortune extensively.
However, beyond the deities promoted by these four major churches, there are many more hidden beings enticing Believers with rich rewards.
Even within Kaleston, there exist devotees of these heterodox religions!
Zhong Shenxiu thought to himself that once he was familiar with some of the rules here and figured out various sacrifice and blessing ceremonies, his ’Lord Shenxiu’ might begin operation.
Regardless of status and strength, at this point, he could barely count as one of the hidden beings.
’I always feel this is quite risky, why would I start a secret cult? I’m not working or studying mysterious knowledge...’
"And moreover, ordinary people’s Spirit can hardly support most rituals, but you, the guest, are quite fortunate. As it is a referral and you have ample wealth, we just received a very coveted initial rank profession."
The witch smiled and pulled a roll of Parchment from under the table, "First Rank: ’Spirit Child’, it provides you with higher initial Spirit than usual ranks, making it easier for your Spirit to communicate with other beings..."
"This... this is an initial rank wielded by the Medici Family," Kerry exclaimed beside them, his tone filled with envy.
He didn’t want to take on other jobs with unknown risks, but ’Spirit Child’ clearly wasn’t one of them!
It represented orthodoxy, a bright future.
If appointed now, it’s easier to attract attention from the Imperial Family’s extraordinary individuals in a college, and more likely to be adopted and accepted!
"Yes, after all, it’s just an initial rank; there always are some ways it gets circulated..." The witch said sternly, "And we only have the first rank profession on hand, if the guest wants to continue to promote later, the official route is a good channel..."
"I am very interested, what’s the price?"
Zhong Shenxiu pretended a curious look.
"300 gold pounds, of course, if the guest is willing to swear an oath to a cursed object, never to reveal the formula, then 100 gold pounds!"
"A fortune that could last forever, 300 gold pounds is very cheap."
Zhong Shenxiu continued to solve problems with money.
Kerry beside him couldn’t help but show a longing look.
"Heh... Before having sufficient credibility, unless they are family or close friends, students... few people would risk their lives."
The witch replied with a smile: "And furthermore, this is only the first rank..."
Zhong Shenxiu took the parchment and slowly opened it.
"The first sequence — Spirit Child — requires first mastering the ’Spiritual Meditation Method.’ Once proficient in meditation, perform the ’Spirit Medium Ceremony,’ and during the ceremony ingest ’Spirit Communication Secret Medicine,’ the formula for which includes: one crystal of ordinary Spiritual Body, three grams of rosemary powder, pure water..."
"So, the secrets of a profession include training techniques, ceremonial content, and the formulas for secret medicines..."
Zhong Shenxiu nodded, an expression of having learned something on his face.
...
After leaving the Crying Rose Shop, Kerry hesitated several times as if he wanted to speak.
Finally, he stopped walking and took a deep breath, "Mr. Li Wei..."
"The knowledge of an ordinary first sequence is worth 100 gold pounds..." Zhong Shenxiu smiled in response, "And you’re aware of the price for a Spirit Child, but I can sell it to you for 80 gold pounds..."
"Thank you, thank you, sir!"
Kerry was overjoyed, then fell back into worry.
He had not expected the other party to offer such an expensive item for free; to be given a discount was already very conscientious.
But his financial situation was really poor, and he had even taken out student loans for university expenses.
This meant it was very difficult for him to obtain other loans from the bank without additional collateral.
’I need to work hard, try to save up 80 pounds soon... Yeah, I heard many students are tutoring for nobles and merchants’ families, the Royal College’s reputation is still quite respectable, I need to work three jobs!’
...
The two of them talked while walking back to the carriage.
The coachman was resting against the carriage and quickly stood up to greet them when he heard their voices, "Master..."
"Hmm..."
Zhong Shenxiu glanced at the carriage, then suddenly smiled to Kerry, "I just remembered I have something to do, you go back to the college by yourself."
"Then... I bid you farewell."
Kerry, who had hoped for a ride in the carriage, was a bit disappointed, but he could only take off his hat and bow.
Zhong Shenxiu opened the door and got inside, instructing, "Home!"
Although the coachman found it a bit strange, he faithfully carried out the command.
Inside the carriage.
Zhong Shenxiu snapped his fingers with a snap.
A breeze emerged, sealing off the confined space.
"Come out, madam, although you can become invisible, in my eyes, nothing can hide."
He suddenly spoke, staring at the opposite side.
The emptiness there suddenly blurred, as if a chameleon was slowly changing color, revealing the figure of a woman.
She appeared to be in her twenties, with a round face and long hair, dark hair, and eyes, wearing an ill-fitting men’s suit, her expression wary, and a thunder pearl in her hand seemed ready to strike at any moment.
"The wanted attacker from the East?"
Zhong Shenxiu’s words carried a calming force, "Let’s get acquainted. My name is Li Wei Mojito... a hidden believer, who similarly holds no affection for this kingdom. Perhaps... we can collaborate?"
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