Chapter 39: A Romantic Encounter

“Go?” Chris Chen was instantly dumbfounded. He never expected that the usually strong Old Xie could actually endure the contempt of an Attendant. But seeing Old Xie leave, he hurriedly chased after him.

He heard the Attendant behind him sneering sarcastically, “A Magic Apprentice has the nerve to come here and look? Tsk, are the things here for a Magic Apprentice to just look at casually? What a bumpkin!”

His voice was not quiet at all; it was clearly intentional for Old Xie and Chris Chen to hear. It made Chris Chen so angry that he wanted to go back and settle the score, but he was stopped by Old Xie, who said, “Let’s go, let’s go, we’ll go to another one!”

“Young Master, how can you endure this insult from a servant?” Chris Chen complained as he walked unwillingly.

“Tsk, getting angry with a dead person? Wouldn’t that make me an idiot?” Old Xie muttered in a low voice.

“What?” The Old Steward didn’t hear clearly and hurriedly asked, “What did you say?”

“Nothing!” Old Xie immediately put on a stern face and said, “Let’s go see the Hercules Family’s shop!”

“Yes!” The Old Steward didn’t dare to ask more and had to lead the way in front.

Soon, they arrived in front of another tall building. This one was about the same size as the previous shop, but the style was completely different. This building was full of vitality everywhere. The pillars, door frames, eaves, and other places were covered with green vines, dotted with various beautiful flowers. At a glance, it gave people a feeling of vibrant life.

Old Xie liked it very much after seeing it, and then walked inside. The hall of this shop was also dominated by green plants. Whether it was the counter or the tables and chairs, they were actually made of living plants. Obviously, the style here was very close to the Elves. I’m afraid the Hercules Family had a deep relationship with the Elves.

Just as Old Xie was looking around, an Attendant came over and asked, “May I ask if you have an appointment?” Judging by his appearance, he also had a high-and-mighty expression, clearly regarding Old Xie as a bumpkin too.

“No!” Old Xie still said indifferently, “I just want to take a look!”

“I’m very sorry. This shop only receives guests with appointments. We do not serve idlers!” The Attendant said very impatiently.

Old Xie heard this and, sure enough, it was the same routine. He gave a slight cold smile and was about to turn around and leave.

But just at this moment, a magnetic female voice suddenly rang out, “Please wait a moment!”

Old Xie immediately turned around curiously upon hearing the voice and saw a very beautiful figure walking around from behind. It was a young and beautiful woman, with skin as tender and white as porcelain, eyes like sapphires, and waist-length light green hair, constituting an exceptionally graceful figure. The exquisite facial features on her face outlined a contour that radiated a fresh aura, giving people a feeling as beautiful as spring.

A beauty, an absolute beauty. Old Xie fell for her at first sight. This girl’s beauty was second only to Old Xie’s mother, making her the top stunning beauty Old Xie had met on this Continent. Even with Old Xie’s picky eyes, he couldn’t find any flaws on her.

“This woman is mine!” Old Xie immediately made up his mind in his heart. At the same time, he suddenly straightened his waist, removed all his previous disguise, and directly revealed his peerless sharpness.

That woman also noticed Old Xie’s change after walking over and couldn’t help but her eyes light up. She first smiled slightly at Old Xie, then turned her face to the Attendant and said, “Is this how you treat guests? Since when does the Hercules Family’s shop only accept appointments? Why didn’t I know?”

“Miss, he’s just a Magic Apprentice, and he’s dressed so shabbily. He clearly can’t afford anything and just wants to look at our things for free!” The Attendant said aggrievedly.

Actually, the Magic Robe on Old Xie was definitely not shabby; on the contrary, the material and workmanship were quite good. It was just that before going out today, he had removed the Noble crest from the robe. If he had worn the crest, he would naturally have received high-level reception. No one would dare to disrespect a Magic Apprentice from the Steven Family. But without the crest, people would only think he was an ordinary Magic Apprentice. In this place, without a background, even an ordinary Level 4 Mage would have to think twice about wanting to enter, let alone a Magic Apprentice.

However, that woman didn’t listen to the Attendant’s quibbling and directly said, “Ha, what a joke. The direct heir of the Steven Family can’t afford things? You really have good eyesight. Alright, you can settle the bill and leave!”

“Ah!” The Attendant was immediately shocked, not expecting that he had done such a stupid thing. And the price he paid was so great. However, he had nothing to do with this anymore; he was soon led away.

Old Xie then said with some surprise, “Eh, you know my identity?”

“Hehe, Little Steven, have you forgotten me?” That woman immediately didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

“Young Master, this is the eldest miss of the Hercules Family, Constantine Hercules. Her younger brother is your classmate, and she has met you at a banquet!” Chris Chen hurriedly explained to Old Xie in a low voice.

“Oh, I see!” Old Xie smiled slightly and said, “Sorry, after the last incident, my memory has had a small problem.”

“It’s okay. By the way, how is your injury? Is it fully healed?” Constantine asked with concern. Judging from her expression, she really cared about Old Xie’s safety.

Old Xie was very touched by this. As a powerful Demon Lord, this situation of being cared for was simply too unfamiliar to him. However, he didn’t show too much excitement but hid it in his heart. On his face, he just said indifferently, “Thank you, I am fully healed!”

“Hehe, then I’m relieved. Since you are here today, let me entertain you personally!” Constantine said, waving her hand at Old Xie with a smile, “Please, this way!”

“Then I’d better obey than be polite!” Old Xie agreed with a smile.

Afterward, Constantine brought Old Xie to an exquisite room on the second floor and then served a unique high-grade drink of the Elves, a kind of green juice.

“Very good stuff!” Old Xie praised after tasting it.

“Hehe, if you like it, I’ll send you some later.” Constantine then asked with a smile, “By the way, Little Steven, how do you have time to come to my place?”

“Just looking around!” Old Xie laughed, “I wonder if Miss Constantine has any good goods here?”

“Hehe!” Constantine covered her mouth and laughed, immediately revealing a myriad of charms, which shocked Old Xie’s mind. Then she smiled, “Little Steven, it seems you really don’t know anything. I mainly deal in products of the Elves, various rare herbs, Magic Items, etc. You, a Lightning Mage, can’t use these things. On the contrary, your family’s shop has many good things suitable for you. Also, the Augustus Family’s shop has some things you can use.”

“Eh?” Old Xie asked curiously, “Are the things in your three families different?”

“Of course they are different!” Constantine explained with a smile, “We mainly deal in magic items related to the Elves. The Augustus Family has a close relationship with the Dwarves. They have Dwarven specialty ores, rare metals, and exquisite Magic Weapons and Armor made by Dwarves. And your family relies on its own high-end Alchemy Technology to sell some magic finished products produced by yourselves, especially Combat Puppets, which are your family’s specialty.”

“Is that so!” Old Xie smiled slightly, “Then I didn’t come to the wrong place!”