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Chapter 824 - 809: Magic Plane 17

Chapter 824: Chapter 809: Magic Plane 17

By 6 a.m. the next day, they had gotten up, tidied themselves, eaten breakfast, packed some food and drinks in their backpacks, checked out of the inn, and arrived at the agreed-upon town gate.

They thought they were quite early, but members of the Lion Mercenary Group were already waiting there.

There were close to a dozen vehicles of various sizes, some for cargo and others that were empty, presumably for passengers.

There were about a hundred people sitting or standing around waiting to depart.

"You’re quite early. Have you had breakfast? If not, you can quickly grab some. We still have to wait before we set off; it’s not time yet, and not everyone has arrived," Qiao Sen said as he approached them immediately upon seeing them.

"We’ve eaten. Where do we sit?" Yan Mo asked, inquiring.

"Here, this one can seat ten. You can go ahead and take a seat for now; five more will be joining you," Qiao Sen pointed to one of the vehicles and told him.

"So, can we go up now?" Yan Mo looked around; it was quite spacious, like a large truck’s cargo compartment, with seating along the sides and a small window at the back.

"Of course, but let me remind you, we’ll be camping out in the wild. If you didn’t bring a tent, you’ll only be able to sleep sitting up in your seat, or lie down out in the open," Qiao Sen cautioned them.

"We’re prepared, thanks for the heads up," Yan Mo understood what he meant—that he might think they hadn’t brought much with them.

"Good to know you’re prepared," seeing that, Qiao Sen didn’t say much else, mentioned he had other things to handle, and left.

With Qiao Sen gone, Yan Mo and the others boarded the vehicle.

"How do you want to sit?" Yan Mo asked, looking at them.

"How about we three sit inside and you two sit outside?" Xia Xi suggested after looking at the seats and then added, "Or we five could sit on one side and let the others take the other side."

"I want to sit inside by the window," Wei Se said and moved to a seat.

"I’d like to sit over there too," Xia Yue pondered and then spoke up.

"Then you two can sit inside, and we’ll take the outside," seeing this, Yan Mo had no choice but to agree.

Having decided, Wei Se took the leftmost seat inside, Xia Xi sat next to her, Mo Si took the seat beside Xia Xi, and Xia Yue and Yan Mo sat on the right side.

"This seat is kind of hard," Xia Yue noted after trying it out.

"It’s fine if you just sit for a bit. If you sit too long, your butt’s going to split in two," Xia Xi commented.

"Here, pad it with this, and you won’t have to worry," Xia Yue glanced towards the vehicle’s door, saw no one, and quickly took out five soft cushions, keeping one for herself and handing the rest to them.

"Need a blanket? I have them too. I’m worried it might get chilly if we fall asleep later," after distributing the cushions, Xia Yue offered them the additional comfort.

"Is there a trash can? I need somewhere to toss sunflower seed shells later," said Wei Se, knowing she could go a whole month without sleep, yet also aware that such a journey could be tedious.

"Let’s also bring out the folding small table; it could be useful for playing games or something," Xia Xi reminded her.

"Sure," Xia Yue brought out a foldable trash can and a table, then set them against the wall.

Afterward, the five of them rested with their eyes closed, waiting for the caravan to set off.

As it approached 8 a.m., the vehicle’s door opened, and in came a woman, two men, and two elves, a male and a female. From their attire, it was clear they were of considerable standing.

"Qiao Sen, why are there already people here?" one of the men asked with dissatisfaction upon seeing Xia Yue and the others inside the vehicle.

"Mr. Dair, these five are also heading to Kelsas City. If you’re not satisfied with this spot, feel free to choose another one," Qiao Sen said, addressing the man named Dair.

"Qiao Sen, you do realize I’m on my way to attend the Level 4 potion exam in Kelsas City," Dair said, his eyes threatening as he spoke to Qiao Sen. Becoming an Intermediate-level Pharmacist once he passed the Level 3, he remarked, was not the same.

"Then let me wish you success in advance," Qiao Sen remained unfazed, knowing the Lion Mercenary Guild boasted a Level 5 Pharmacist and was not intimidated by Dair’s boast.

"You... I want a vehicle with fewer people, have them squeeze in with someone else," Dair, seeing Qiao Sen unmoved, said bluntly. The reason he did not suggest his four companions squeeze in instead was that they were nearly of the same status and thus, he didn’t dare propose it.

"Mr. Dair, if you prefer not to be cramped, you’re welcome to hire your own vehicle. We wouldn’t mind, just like the Weiss Family and the Charming Blue Caravan," Qiao Sen said with a smile.

Dair hadn’t expected Qiao Sen to humiliate him like this; he didn’t have the means to afford his own vehicle, otherwise, he’d have arranged it already. His funds were tied up in buying materials for potion making, which due to low success rates, led to minimal profits.

"If there’s no other issue, please take your seats. We’re getting ready to depart," Qiao Sen said, seeing Dair fall silent. After addressing the others, he left.

The two elves exchanged glances, knowing they had no other options; they went ahead and picked their seats, opting for the side where Yan Mo sat, with the female elf next to Yan Mo and the male elf beside her.

Dair and the remaining two had no choice but to board as well.

"Get up; we want to sit inside," Dair demanded, looking at Yan Mo and his companions.

"Heh, who do you think you are? You just decide where you want to sit and expect it to happen? Is this your house? First come, first served. If you’re late, you get what’s left. Don’t bother us," Wei Se had already heard his grandiose declarations outside and couldn’t believe he was trying to pull rank inside. She bluntly rebuffed him.

"We’re from the Potion Guild; be careful or you’ll never buy potions again," Dair declared arrogantly, considering the inherent esteem of Pharmacists in the world and assuming they were not affluent or influential, otherwise they wouldn’t be sharing a ride with them.

"Idiot," Wei Se rolled her eyes, insulted him, then turned away and looked out the window.

Xia Yue and the others kept their eyes closed and ignored them.

Seeing no response from them made Dair and the other two somewhat embarrassed.

Their expressions soured.

They had never imagined anyone would dare ignore them this way, especially when they, as Level 3 Pharmacists, were well-regarded in the town; they were usually held in high esteem.

Yet, in just a short while, not a single person showed them respect.

"We don’t have to sit inside, but could you possibly make a seat by the window available for Miss Linna? She’s not feeling well and can get uncomfortable sitting outside," the other man, changing his tone, requested of Xia Yue and the others.

Yan Mo and Mo Si opened their eyes, glanced at them, then closed them again.