novelraw Chapter 49 : Headhunter Tribe, Expensive Bows
Chapter 49 : Headhunter Tribe, Expensive Bows
Chapter 49: Headhunter Tribe, Expensive Bows
Leo had just received a letter.
This month, his father had sent money as usual, but this time it was ten silver coins.
Leo suspected it was because of the extra profit from selling Beastkin meat last time.
He recalled a saying from his previous life—no matter how hard life is, one must not let the children suffer.
It seemed the same in this world. Even after the Beast Calamity, his father had not sent a single coin less.
And having earned a bit more, he even sent five extra silver coins.
Leo also wanted to know more about his family, but unfortunately, his father’s letters always contained only a few simple words.
So he came to see if Granny Gu had any news.
But the old woman merely lifted her eyelids. “It’s you. Blackwater City? No news.”
She was about to take another puff from her pipe when she suddenly sniffed the air. “I seem to smell money in the air.”
She looked at Leo. “Oh? Kid, you’ve made a fortune.”
“Just did a bit of small business and earned a little,” Leo said with a smile, though inwardly puzzled at how she knew.
Still, no news from Blackwater City was the best news.
Feeling slightly relieved, Leo began selecting Beastkin meat in front of him.
At this moment, Granny Gu sat up from her reclining chair.
She tapped her pipe against the sole of her shoe, then set it aside at the stall.
Next, she bent down and pulled out a white cloth bag from beneath the stall. “Kid, you’re lucky today. Take a look at this.”
Leo looked at the mysterious old woman, then at the white cloth bag. “What is it?”
“Level 2 Beastkin—Headhunter Tribe leg meat. I see you’re practicing the Breathing Technique, Furnace Breathing Technique, right? Headhunter meat is most suitable for it—it can further improve your training efficiency. Thirty silver coins, fixed price.”
“Thirty silver coins? That expensive?” Leo knew that Headhunter meat boosted the Furnace Breathing Technique.
But he had only brought fifty silver coins this time—he hadn’t planned to spend it all at once.
Originally, he had only intended to buy Blackwater Lizard meat like last time. Two jin would be enough for a month of dietary supplementation.
With the remaining money, he had planned to check a hunting goods stall ahead for a suitable bow.
But upon hearing that it could improve the efficiency of the Breathing Technique, he felt tempted.
“Headhunters are all lean—there isn’t much clean meat.” Granny Gu picked out a strip as thin as a toothpick and handed it to Leo. “No rush, try it first.”
Leo took it.
This old woman really knew how to do business.
This time, since Leo had brought money, her attitude was clearly much better than before—she even offered a sample.
Leo placed the dried meat into his mouth.
The tough, dry strip crackled under his powerful bite. After just two chews, it turned into fine crumbs and was swallowed.
The taste was no different from chewing wood.
But Beastkin meat was not meant for enjoyment.
As the meat entered his stomach, Leo felt something within his body become activated.
His eyes flickered slightly as he attempted to circulate the Breathing Technique.
In the next moment, he felt the flow of Gray Aura becoming slightly smoother.
“Well? Didn’t lie to you, did I? Doing business with old Granny Gu is reliable.”
Leo took out his money pouch. “Granny Gu, I only have fifty silver coins. Can I pay the remaining ten next time?”
“Yes.”
Leo had only asked casually, yet this notoriously ill-tempered old woman agreed immediately.
“I do business with returning customers. Remember to bring the money next time.”
Granny Gu began weighing the Beastkin meat for Leo and, as usual, added some medicinal herbs for him.
Leo realized that this old woman treated customers differently depending on who they were.
Compared to her previous one-star attitude, this time he could give her three and a half stars.
The extra half star counted as compensation for allowing him credit.
Still, regardless of the rating, all fifty silver coins he had painstakingly saved were gone.
Leo realized that the path of a knight was truly a bottomless pit.
With this kind of spending, no amount of money would ever be enough.
“If only I could hunt Beastkin myself… Headhunter Tribe.”
For the first time, Leo felt the urge to hunt—perhaps also because he had unlocked the Hunter class.
But as he passed by the weapon stall, he could only look longingly.
Compared to the strength bonus provided by archery, Leo now cared more about the progress of his Breathing Technique.
On his panel:
【Breathing Technique: Furnace Breathing Technique First Stage 36/100】
The rate of grinding the Breathing Technique was almost fixed and unchanging.
And that Headhunter meat, which could accelerate its progress, was extremely valuable.
At this moment, Leo arrived at the stall and pointed at a wooden bow. “Boss, how much is this bow?”
“Ordinary quality lacquered wood bow, five hundred copper coins. Comes with a bag of arrows.”
Leo had used lacquered wood bows in the castle before. They were standard for hunting, but their draw weight was too light and accuracy was low.
After his Basic Archery reached Level 2,
his experience gain had slowed down.
Leo then looked at another bow with bone plating. “What about this one?”
“Fine quality. Beast bone longbow. Can shoot over a hundred meters. Ten silver coins.”
Leo asked about two more bows.
They were all fine-quality bows with a range of over a hundred meters, all priced around ten silver coins.
Then he looked at the one placed inside a wooden box.
“Boss, what about this one?”
The mustached owner grew impatient. “That one is a top-tier hard bow—premium quality. Beastkin bone plating, Beastkin sinew string. Can shoot five hundred meters. Only thirty silver coins.”
“Thirty silver coins? That expensive?” Leo’s eyes shifted. “Boss, let me ask—if I provide Beastkin sinew and bone plates, could you find someone to craft it cheaper?”
“Hey! Kid, are you messing with me?” The owner finally lost patience.
At that moment—
Tap, tap, tap.
The sound of a pipe knocking against a wooden table rang out as Granny Gu slowly spoke, “Little Hitt, this young man is one of my regular customers—not some random hunter.”
Hearing Granny Gu speak, the mustached man named Hitt froze for a moment.
Then he stroked his mustache and broke into a smile. “Well, that could work. Crafting fee is five silver coins. If you really want it, I’ll let you take those earlier ones for half price.”
As he spoke, he lowered his voice and winked at Leo.
Half price?!
Just one sentence from Granny Gu, and everything was suddenly fifty percent off.
Clearly, unlike Granny Gu, this bow seller was the type who overcharged unsuspecting customers.
Leo nodded toward Granny Gu in thanks.
For merchants in the caravan, money equaled status.
He would need to expand his business further.
But before that, Leo still planned to make his presence known at the Golden Knight Order.
With his previous service, the captain of the Golden Knight Order had lowered his guard toward this helpful young man.
Leo helped replace horseshoes for four horses, and also took the opportunity to read their memories.
The captain watched Leo work from start to finish. Although his speed was very fast, every step was performed with precision and care.
Moreover, the horses Leo had tended to last month were clearly in better condition than the others.
Additionally, the captain noticed that the Blessing on Leo had not disappeared—clearly, danger had not affected this kind-hearted youth.
“I just heard someone say you’ve been shoeing horses in the city to earn a living—two silver coins per job.”
Leo nodded.
The captain deliberately raised his voice, “To show the Kingdom’s generosity toward commoners, I’ll give you four silver coins each time. From now on, whenever you serve the Kingdom’s warhorses, this will be the price.”