Chapter 471: Chapter 233: An Excellence Scroll for 2,000 Gold? An Astounding Find

"A guide?"

Lin Mo raised an eyebrow, looking at the man before him.

The man’s shifty-eyed appearance certainly gave him the feel of an information broker.

But when he’d spoken just now, he’d seemed a bit green. ’Could he be a newcomer who just entered the business?’

Deciding to give it a shot, Lin Mo asked, "Can you get your hands on a Skill Scroll for the Priest Profession?"

"This..."

The man in front of him froze for a second at the question, but then nodded without hesitation.

"I can!"

"Good. Lead the way. If you can help me find what I’m looking for, I’ll give you 10 Silver Coins as a reward."

Lin Mo didn’t give him the money upfront, instead dangling a carrot in front of him.

"Rest assured, customer. No matter what you need, I guarantee your satisfaction."

Lin Mo frowned subtly. The man’s appearance was convincing, but the way he spoke and acted was different from the information brokers he knew.

Those who made a living selling information, for the sake of long-term business, generally didn’t make grand boasts that could ruin their reputation.

If a bad name got out, you couldn’t survive in this line of work.

’Guaranteeing satisfaction for any need’—that was laying it on a bit thick.

Still, he couldn’t pass judgment before seeing things through, so he just followed the man into a small alley around the corner.

"We’re almost there, customer."

The man said, quickening his pace and leading the group deeper into the alley.

Lin Mo’s frown deepened.

"We’re here. This is it."

The man pointed as he spoke, indicating a dilapidated shop at the end of the alley.

Shefilya remained expressionless, but her hand had already moved to the hilt of her dagger.

"Can this shop really have what I’m looking for?"

Lin Mo shot a doubtful glance at the man before him.

The man didn’t reply, instead shouting toward the shop, "Got a customer, old man!"

"I know, I know! What’s the rush?"

An impatient voice came from inside. Then, the shabby door was pushed open, and an old man with a white beard and a face full of wrinkles walked out.

"What do you want?"

"A Priest Skill Scroll."

The skinny man answered on Lin Mo’s behalf.

"Oh?"

The old man raised an eyebrow at this, his eyes sweeping subtly over the group.

"Wait a moment..."

He then turned and went back into the shop.

The sounds of rummaging could be heard. A moment later, the old man came back out. "Here, your thing."

Lin Mo eyed the Scroll in the man’s hand suspiciously, observing it closely.

The next moment, information about the Scroll surfaced in his mind.

[Skill Scroll (Priest)]: Demon-Resisting Shield (Excellence Level)

’He actually has one?’

Lin Mo was stunned. He had been almost certain these two were con artists—the kind of scum who worked together to lure Adventurers here to rob them or force fake goods on them. He had been on the verge of making a move himself.

But the old man had actually produced a Skill Scroll for the Priest Profession, and a high-Grade one at that—an Excellence Level Scroll!

’This...’

’Could this godforsaken hole in the wall really be a den of hidden masters?’

Lin Mo frowned, lost in thought.

Skill Scrolls for the Priest Profession were already rare, let alone one of Excellence Level. This seemingly unremarkable old man before him was definitely not simple.

Although the man didn’t seem to have any ill intentions, he was observing them with a scrutinizing gaze.

"Sorry, I can’t afford this Scroll."

Lin Mo didn’t want to get entangled with people of unknown origin. After saying this, he prepared to turn and leave.

He was also telling the truth. Skill Scrolls for the Priest Profession were very valuable, on par with Magic Scrolls. The Excellent Level Magic Skill Scroll Lin Mo had sold before went for the high price of 3,000 gold coins; this Excellence Level one was probably worth over 10,000 gold coins!

The money Lin Mo had on hand was indeed not enough to buy it.

"Don’t be in such a hurry, young man."

The old man smiled. "How about this? I feel a connection with you. I can sell this Scroll to you at a low price... 5,000 gold coins, how about it?"

Lin Mo turned his head, staring at the man in disbelief.

The old man’s way of speaking was exactly like a scammer’s, and it didn’t seem like an act. If he was acting, his performance was at least eight levels better than the skinny guide’s.

’Or does he really not know the value of this Scroll, thinking it’s a fake?’

’That’s unlikely...’

After a moment of thought, Lin Mo tested the waters. "Still can’t afford it. I only have 2,000 gold coins on me. Take it or leave it?"

The old man’s mouth twitched repeatedly. ’This kid, give him an inch and he’ll take a mile!’

"Forget it, let’s go."

Seeing the man didn’t respond, Lin Mo turned to leave.

"Hey—wait..."

As expected, the old man grew anxious and stepped forward to block his path. "Fine, two thousand gold coins it is. I’ll sell it to you."

Lin Mo looked the man up and down, unable to tell for a moment whether he was a master or a fool.

But regardless, an Excellence Level Priest Skill Scroll for 2,000 gold coins... If he didn’t buy it, he would be the real fool.

"Alright then."

Lin Mo nodded with a look of reluctance, took the Scroll from the man’s hand, and then asked, "By the way, do you have any more of these Scrolls?"

"..."

The old man was speechless. He suppressed the urge to roll his eyes and shook his head. "No more. That was the only one."

"Alright."

Lin Mo tossed the money down and quickly left the scene with the Scroll.

The old man shook his head helplessly, picked up the large money pouch from the ground, and exchanged a glance with the skinny man beside him.

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