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The ability of Totem Drawing had been upgraded from beginner level to Master Level, consuming a total of six Evolution Points, and this upgrade alone had cost an astonishing number of Evolution Points!
It was important to note that even if several Half Totems underwent Ultimate Evolution, it would only require a little over ten Evolution Points at most!
Fortunately, he had massacred many Radiation Monsters in Shining Gold Town, and during the journey here, several giant beasts had also taken down some Radiation Monsters, providing him with additional Evolution Points.
Even so, he now had less than zero Evolution Points remaining.
Before he could lament this loss, a surge of immense information flooded into his mind.
At the same time, he felt a searing energy erupting from his forehead, rampaging through his body in an instant.
“Mr. Xiar, are you alright?”
A familiar voice came from the side, quickly bringing his consciousness back to clarity. He gently shook his head and replied, “I’m fine. I’m starting to draw now.”
As he moved his limbs, a popping sound erupted from his body like frying beans, especially from his wrists and fingers, leaving the other person astonished.
Xiar casually moved around and felt as if his hands had been enchanted; they were incredibly agile and carried a mysterious rhythm, as if they possessed their own unique power.
This time while drawing, Xiar experienced a sense of freedom; he could easily close his eyes and draw without making any mistakes.
The most frightening part was that the Inheritance Factor he saw this time was vastly different from before. It was as if layers of mist had been peeled away, revealing its essence in a clear and straightforward manner in his mind.
At that moment, the Inheritance Factor appeared to him as simple as drawing a triangle with a ruler in a math class from a past life!
Once he finished drawing, Xiar keenly noticed that the other person seemed momentarily stunned before calmly saying, “Mr. Xiar, you possess Rune Factory and Master-Level Cartography Skills. How would you like to collaborate with me? Is ten percent acceptable?”
Seemingly a bit anxious, the young man added, “You should know this is already the best price.”
"05."
"Sure!"
Xiar looked at the other person in some surprise. He hadn't expected that such a harsh condition would be accepted without hesitation; it was clear that the other party recognized his true abilities.
He couldn't help but smile, extending his hand and saying, "Pleasure to cooperate."
"Pleasure to cooperate."
As they shook hands, Xiar felt the other person's palm was quite damp, indicating that their calm demeanor couldn't completely suppress the excitement within.
"Please wait a moment; I'll modify the contract right away." The other person hurried into the back room and returned shortly with two sheets of parchment. "Mr. Xiar, this is the contract provided by the academy. Please let me know if you have any objections."
These contracts were bound by the academy's laws, and any violations would result in penalties outlined in the agreement. Refusal to accept would attract the Enforcement Team!
Xiar took the parchment, which listed dozens of stipulations, some similar to contracts from his previous life.
As someone with obsessive-compulsive tendencies, he had to read every contract thoroughly, especially since this one concerned his financial plans.
"Change this part: 'cannot be sold to a second store' to 'can only be sold to a second store after consulting you.'"
"And here, 'Mapping Masters who breach the contract must pay a penalty of 15 million,' I think we can strike that out?"
"This part, 'the contract term is 1 year,' should be changed to '1 month; we'll decide whether to renew based on initial cooperation conditions.'"
...
The young shopkeeper suddenly revealed a bitter smile and sighed helplessly, "You must be new to Morent. I agree to all your conditions, but please consider me first when looking for a partner. Just this one request, is that okay?"
"Of course, I prefer dealing with straightforward people like you," Xiar nodded.
The shopkeeper's almost tearful expression, combined with the unreasonable request he had just agreed to, made Xiar feel a bit embarrassed, as if he had made an oral promise.
After all, he wouldn't be staying in Morent for long, so agreeing to this wasn't much of a burden.
"My full name is Montor Ivan. If you need anything, just let me know," the young shopkeeper sighed in relief, his blue eyes—so similar to his—filled with joy. "Mr. Xiar, may we have a pleasant cooperation."
"Pleasant cooperation," Xiar said again as he reached out to shake his hand.
………………
After Xiar left, a middle-aged man walked in, picked up the contract parchment, and was instantly shocked. "Montor, how could you sign such a contract! This is the most unreasonable contract I've ever seen!"
To his surprise, Montor suddenly burst into laughter, leaving the man astonished since Montor had never lost his composure like this; he was always incredibly calm.
"Uncle, don’t you understand why I signed it? Do you think I would be so reckless?"
A terrifying thought flashed through the middle-aged man's mind, causing his lips to tremble as he stammered, "Could it be... could it be... a master-level?"
Montor did not answer but carefully lifted the parchment covered in intricate patterns as if it were a treasure. "Do you see? With my Master Level Mapping ability, standing before this Blueprint gives me the same awe and desire I felt when I first learned Mapping..."
Gulp!
The middle-aged man couldn't help but swallow hard, trembling with excitement. His voice even cracked as he exclaimed, "First, let's take a look at the Totem Sphere provided by Ming, and then we must do everything possible to retain him!"
"Master level, huh? There are fewer than five in the entire Morent, and each one has countless people wanting to curry favor. A newly arrived master level, we must invest heavily in the early stages; otherwise, once they gain fame, even giving them this shop won't be enough to attract their attention!"
"That's true," Montor nodded, having regained his composure, but the amusement in his eyes was unmistakable.
...
In the basement of Residential Area No. 1, Xiar toyed with a crystal ball in his hands, inside which a lifelike Pipimon swirled, destined to be the finished product he would deliver tomorrow.
The totem construction involved using the Rune Factory to replicate the entire Totem Beast, transforming it into a semi-ethereal existence through countless runes.
Once constructed, the totem would only require a small amount of Source Crystal to meet its operational needs. It could repair itself like a machine after being damaged, and most importantly, it could be carried around, providing an element of surprise during battles.
Xiar was not overly concerned about accidentally revealing his master level Mapping ability earlier. The other party was primarily a merchant aside from being a student.
Merchants naturally prioritize profit.
As long as sufficient benefits could be obtained, they wouldn't hesitate to sign unequal contracts or even offer some "special" services, potentially challenging the rules set by the academy!
As long as the other party wasn't foolish, they would never expose his existence to more people; instead, they would do everything possible to keep it hidden, making Xiar reliant on them and turning him into their cash cow!
"Now, I need to transform Firefly into a true totem and then select three Auxiliary Totems. After that—join the Enforcement Team and become the 'Guardian' of this city."
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