Wei Miao walked around the witch gathering place with great interest.
The dazzling array of products, the loud shouts, and the constant flow of people all together highlight the excitement of this place.
Specialties from all over the mainland are gathered here, such as the inscription skills from the Land of Oz, the forged utensils of the Sky Island Giant, and the plant specialties from the Dreamland...
Wei Miao once I heard a few words about these forces from the Crystal Prince, and there was also a brief introduction in the common sense pamphlet.
But there is a difference between hearing something and seeing it with one's own eyes. Wei Miao's journey was an eye-opener, and her understanding of this dungeon world deepened.
To put it simply, the inscription technique in Oz is its own system and is an alternative technology tree. It is somewhat similar to enchantment, but enchantment is the patent of Sky Island Giant.
The formal carrier of enchantment is a specialized magic array, arranged on a two-dimensional plane. The formal carrier of the inscription is a small geometric body, which is a three-dimensional combination composed of multi-faceted geometric patterns. It achieves some of the same functions in a different way than modern technology. Inscription lighting is its most typical application product.
The Common Sense Manual describes it this way: "The engraving technique of Oz is a difficult knowledge. In the world, only the King of Oz can be called the master and the founder of the sect. He paved the way with his supreme talent. It has smoothed the path of inscription skill, making it a new skill that can compete with potions, magic blacksmithing, and magic formation."
"Enchanting skills are half of magic blacksmithing, and they complement blacksmithing skills. The giants of Sky Island are famous for their amazing endurance and strength. They are good at forging and smelting. They can forge a piece of Mais mine into a sword that is as sharp as clay. Enchanting is a knowledge derived from the peak of their forging skills. At first, the giants studied magic. Later, the magic circle gradually transformed and became an enchanted pattern, becoming an integral part of the magic forging science."
With Wei Miao's vision, he can only pass. The style of the artifact predicts whether it is a product of inscription or enchantment. From an aesthetic point of view, inscriptions and enchantments will have a certain decorative effect; from a practical point of view, in order to prevent their functions from being destroyed, inscriptions and enchantments are generally hidden in hidden places.
Some of the witch's potions are equivalent substitutes for cosmetics, such as whitening, moisturizing, wrinkle removal... but the real luxury potions are combat potions.
The Ghost Cat Family is the host of the witch gathering here, and they exhibited some of their family's special products.
Wei Miao inquired with the onlookers that the "dark flower spirit", a rare branch of the ghost cat family's flower spirit breeding species, is a high-quality medicine.
The palm-sized dark flower spirit was pitifully locked in a specially made iron cage for forbidden magic, allowing customers to choose. They have an exquisite appearance, with two pairs of light purple translucent wings. They look like very beautiful little dolls.
Wei Miao believes that if they are placed in a gold birdcage, they will be very ornamental.
Although the flower spirit has a human appearance, it does not have a human mind. They are the essence of a magic plant called "Huanling Flower". Their bodies are made of pure magic power. Under their anthropomorphic appearance, there are no internal organs, only energy veins.
Wild flower spirits often appear in front of mortals, using their beautiful appearance to gain favor and trust, leading them to the location of the Huanling Flower, killing them with magic, and turning them into flower fertilizer.
Wei Miao finished walking on the avenue and turned into a deep alley.
Dark-colored shops are dotted in the narrow alleys. Most of the shops are covered with curtains, and the lights are deliberately dimmed with flickering candlelight. The sneaky shopkeeper sat behind the counter and peered at the customers passing by the curtain.
Most of these shops have no store names, but you can tell a little about them from the furnishings in the stores. Of course, this is for experienced people. For Wei Miao, her experience is limited.
This visit to the gathering place is to kill time and gain insights at the same time.
Wei Miao has a habit of playing virtual games. When she has nothing to do, she likes to wander around and explore the potential content of the game. She will pay attention to every corner detail of the game. Rich additional content can expand the depth of the game, improve the world view, and make the world more "real".
At the same time, this is also the place where virtual games are most likely to break away from immersion. Because "covering everything" is a huge amount of work for the production team. Even with AI assistance, the character's movements and language will appear pale and weak if the energy invested is insufficient.
Wei Miao walked into a shop casually. There is moss growing on the bottom of the mottled gray bricks, and a faint light shines through the half-covered navy blue curtain.
The first thing you see when you enter is a tall wooden cabinet leaning against the wall. There are labels like ghost drawings on the wooden cabinets, which seem to be deliberately making it difficult for people to recognize what is inside.
But the rectangular counter opposite was lined with bottles and cans, which were different from the beautiful glass bottles containing fragrances. They were all small transparent glass bottles or clay pots.
At the end is a set of familiar instruments, including round-bottomed flasks, evaporating dishes, measuring cylinders, etc. It was this set of equipment that made Wei Miao determine the business of this shop. She had seen it at the Witch of the Secret Realm. .
It is most likely a potion business.
“What do guests want?”
The lizard man boss behind the counter got straight to the point, his tone gloomy. It was wearing a loose crimson robe, its skin had fine scales gradating from light blue, and its brown vertical pupils were staring at her.
Wei Miao: "What are they selling here?"
The lizard boss looked at her with an expressionless face: "The customer is not from this industry. If you just want to take a look, why not? Please go to 'White Street', I am not here for viewing."
Wei Miao said sincerely: "I have just come out to travel, and my vision is narrow. Can you tell me the rules here?"
Sometimes a step of self-deprecation can often bring back the other person's remaining kindness.
"Outside are the mainstream people who are doing business and have a good reputation. People in our industry call it 'white street', but here is a 'black alley', which literally means selling some 'black goods'."
Lizard Boss Although the wording is not explicit, it is easy to understand.
“How do you know I’m not an expert?”
“The people who come here are either witches, assistants to witches, or lay people. When you find this place, tell the truth as soon as you open your mouth. Only laymen ask what is sold here.”
“That’s it, I’ve learned a lesson.”
Wei Miao expressed her gratitude unequivocally, knowing in her heart that this was probably all the lizard boss said. It would not be easy to get something out of the mouths of these shrewd people in the black goods business.
You might as well ask Corry Stoll, that guy is a good person who doesn't hesitate to teach. He talks elegantly. Although he is a bit unpredictable, he has a good temper.
It is a worthwhile trip to get some inside information.
At this time, the lizard boss said politely: "Guest, go slowly."
This is an irony, and you are right.
Wei Miao left knowingly and went to find the next lucky shop.