## Chapter 35: A New Trade Route

    Deep in the night, the moon shone bright.

    In the Meditation Chamber, Su Nan sat cross-legged, staring at the panel in front of him.

    **[Su Nan Arnest, Human Male, 17 Years Old]**

    **[Spirit 15.23/Constitution 12.83]**

    **[Skills]**

    * Star Ring Meditation Method Lv4 (12759/20000)

    * Potion Making Lv3 (108/6000)

    * Creature Modification Lv2 (319/3000)

    * Puppetry Refining Lv2 (1701/3000)

    Nearly five months had passed since he had advanced to become a Second-Rank Wizard Apprentice. He still needed to increase the proficiency of the Star Ring Meditation Method by about one-third before it could level up.

    “The speed of constructing the Star Ring is still too slow.”

    “I should try using the Lower-Grade Revitalization Potion to synthesize more efficient potions when I return this time.”

    Su Nan pondered silently.

    With his current constitution and spiritual power, he should be able to take higher-level potions without any problems.

    The key issue was still the cost.

    As Potion Making had leveled up to level 3, his success rate in making Lower-Grade Revitalization Potions had increased significantly. Consequently, the cost of the potions had also dropped considerably.

    Currently, the cost of a Lower-Grade Revitalization Potion was just over eight gold coins.

    However, synthesizing a low-grade first-order Revitalization Potion cost around one hundred gold coins.

    “To see a significant improvement in my meditation efficiency, I need to use at least a high-grade first-order Revitalization Potion. The cost for that will probably not be less than two hundred gold coins.”

    “Two hundred gold coins a month, that means two thousand four hundred gold coins a year. That’s almost the same as Black Stone City’s revenue for half a year.”

    “If I were to synthesize a second-order potion, the cost would be at least a thousand gold coins.”

    Su Nan frowned.

    Black Stone City was currently in a period of rapid development. Whether it was expanding the army or further developing the Blackstone Mine Area, it required a significant amount of money.

    Even if Kei didn’t mind, Su Nan couldn’t possibly withdraw too much gold for his own use.

    After all, the growth and prosperity of Black Stone City were equally important.

    “I still need to find ways to increase our revenue.”

    Su Nan looked at the Revitalization Potion in his hand, a thoughtful expression on his face.

    Perhaps he could try selling zero-level potions.

    For example, Brute Strength Potion, Healing Potion, and Swiftness Potion.

    During the battle against the Black Scale Lizardmen, the cavalry regiment had taken Brute Strength Potion and Healing Potion. The feedback was quite good after the battle. ?

    If he sold these potions, many knights would probably be interested.

    If they could open up another profitable channel, it would undoubtedly alleviate the current financial strain.

    However, Kei quickly hesitated.

    “Isn’t the price too high?”

    The price for selling to the Fire Fox Trading Company was two gold coins. The Fire Fox Trading Company would definitely sell it for a higher price.

    A beginner knight, unless they had a village territory, wouldn’t earn more than ten gold coins a year in income, big or small.

    Would they be willing to spend one-fifth or even more of their annual income just to buy a bottle of potion?

    “The world is not peaceful these days. There are wars happening everywhere, especially in the荆花公国 (Jinghua Duchy), where the Fire Fox Trading Company is located. There have been frequent wars in recent years. If they can buy a trump card that could save their lives in a critical moment for a few gold coins, many people would be willing to pay for it.”

    Su Nan picked up a bottle of potion and shook it slightly.

    “To be honest, if we didn’t have any channels in the Jinghua Duchy, we could have done this business ourselves. The profits would have been even more substantial.”

    Su Nan’s words moved Kei.

    After careful consideration, he realized that many lords in the Jinghua Duchy were desperately trying to expand their military equipment. If a potion that could enhance the strength of knights, even temporarily, appeared at this time, it would surely spark a scramble among them.

    If you don’t buy it, what if your enemy buys it?

    This was a great opportunity!

    “Okay, I’ll contact Mu Zhuo right away.”

    Kei was naturally decisive in nature. Once he saw a profit, he didn’t hesitate. He quickly made a decision and immediately sent someone to send a message to the Jinghua Duchy.

    After making the arrangements, he turned to Su Nan and asked, “Are you leaving?”

    “Yeah.” Su Nan nodded.

    “Be careful.” Kei patted Su Nan on the shoulder. “The Starfire Sect tried to assassinate you before, they won’t give up so easily.”

    Su Nan smiled and replied, “Don’t worry. I’m going out to find trouble with them this time.”

    “You be careful too.”

    Kei laughed, “Don’t worry. I’ll just stay in the barracks. If any assassins dare to come, I guarantee they won’t be able to return.”

    After exchanging a few words, Su Nan left the barracks.

    Just as he left Black Stone City, he suddenly felt a chill on his face.

    He looked up. He didn’t know when, but snowflakes had started falling from the sky. They looked like cold raindrops falling on his face.

    It was snowing.

    Su Nan reached out and caught a snowflake. The icy crystal slowly melted into a drop of water in his palm.

    “The first snow of the Frostfall Moon.”

    Su Nan smiled slightly. With a thought, energy particles formed a faint halo around his body, isolating him from the snowflakes. Then, he leaped up and landed on Stealthy Dragon’s back.

    “Let’s go.”

    Stealthy Dragon let out a low growl, revealing its form. It stretched out its limbs and began to gallop across the wilderness.

    (End of Chapter)