I train my body alone in the magical world.

Chapter 28 "I love eating bread!"

"Master Neil!"

Fu Xiao called out those four words with utmost sincerity.

It wasn't because Neil was willing to lend him money!

Neil might be a lowly adventurer, as insignificant as dust among adventurers, but…

He truly deserves the title of "master".

"Kid! Here you go! Just don't let Rias leave you behind, okay?" Master Neil didn't mince words and tossed a small money pouch to Fu Xiao.

Holding such a heavy fortune for the first time, Fu Xiao was somewhat bewildered.

50 silver coins!

That translates to 250 servings of vegetable soup for 20 copper coins!

Fu Xiao's hands trembled slightly, which was understandable given his excitement. Everyone he had ever met was poor, even Grace from the capital. This was the first time he had ever seen so much money.

You can't spend it all, you simply can't spend it all!

With so much money in his hands, he could unconsciously walk into Uncle Haru's restaurant with his head held high and chest puffed out.

Now, he even dares to order two servings of vegetable soup set meal by himself!

And it's two complete servings! Double the main course!

Is this what they call confidence that money can bring?

"Master Neil!"

"I will never forget this kindness!" Fu Xiao bowed deeply to Neil at a perfect 90-degree angle.

Neil looked up slightly at the boundless blue sky...

"Young man! Go and forge your own legend!"

……

After saying goodbye, Rias and Master Nie left Horn Town quietly, without telling anyone, just like Nie had left in a huff years ago.

With the belt and funds all in place, Fu Xiao didn't have much else to prepare.

Bullhorn Town is, after all, just a remote little town; even basic recovery potions aren't sold here.

His target was quickly set on Arthur City, the closest city to Ox Horn Town, in the southern part of the Lingxi Empire. Compared to Rhine City, which was relatively prosperous in the southern part of the Lingxi Empire, Arthur City could be said to be a forgotten place.

Located in the southern corner of the Lingxi Empire, Arthur City is surrounded by sandstorms year-round. Its natural geographical disadvantages, coupled with frequent invasions by monsters, have led many of the original residents of Arthur City to migrate, resulting in Arthur City's economy lagging behind and even falling behind that of small towns.

but...

The low cost of living has made it a good place for many low-level adventurers, especially those who can't form a party or get any commissions.

Many adventurers, after completing their quests outside, choose to return to Arthur City to reduce their living costs and wait for the next mission.

Today, Arthur City has long since become a haven for adventurers!

That place is a gathering place for adventurers who have traveled to various places...

"Perhaps there are quite a few unregistered mages?"

Fu Xiao couldn't help but ponder. This kind of place, where adventurers from all over gathered, would be more conducive to him gathering information about "dragons".

After clarifying his goal, he decided to set off that very night.

However, before that, he arrived at the familiar bakery.

The huge sign hanging above Hank's Bakery was incredibly eye-catching even at night; Bruce was the last person he thought of in Bullhorn.

"Hmm? Fu Xiao? What are you doing so late..."

Bruce, behind the glass door, hadn't finished speaking when he looked at Fu Xiao's attire, especially the scythe tucked behind her back.

He immediately understood why Fu Xiao had come to find him in the middle of the night.

"Fu Xiao...you...are you leaving?"

Bruce walked out of the store, feeling somewhat uneasy.

"There's no reason for me to stay here anymore. Of course, mainly it's because I don't want to see you off! So you can see me off instead!" Fu Xiao couldn't help but joke, "I don't want to be a third wheel when you leave Bullhorn Town!"

Bruce's face flushed slightly. Since rescuing Trish, Uncle Haru had indeed treated him much better.

"Ahem, how about... a drink?"

Bruce extended an invitation to Fu Xiao again, but this time Fu Xiao didn't refuse and nodded with a smile: "You little brat...wanting to eat a belt again?"

"Shh! Father's asleep, don't wake him!"

A makeshift table and two wooden buckets were placed outside the bakery.

The two sat facing each other, and Bruce poured Uncle Hank's collection of red wine into two wine glasses.

"Actually, I'm a little worried that I won't be able to adapt to life in Beijing," Bruce confided his concerns.

Fu Xiao waved his hand, "At times like this, you have to think about what Kakarot would do!"

"Kaka...Loto?"

"Yes!" Fu Xiao nodded. "That's a perfect personality I've created in my imagination! Whenever I'm about to give up, I think, 'If it were Goku, he could definitely do it!'"

"That's what kept me going!"

Bruce's eyes widened in disbelief, a mixture of admiration and wonder at the novel approach.

Perhaps, I could create my own Kakarot!

"Well then... be careful on the road! Fu Xiao!"

Bruce didn't ask where Fu Xiao was; he simply raised his glass to toast her.

"Everything's going well, Bruce!"

Bruce took a small sip, but still frowned, finding the sour and astringent taste somewhat incomprehensible.

However... the scene at this moment inevitably brought back memories for him...

"Do you remember when we were kids? Sneaking around at night and stealing eggs from the kitchen!"

"How could I forget!" Fu Xiao smiled. "You said I was too thin and needed to eat more, but Uncle Hank found out, so your mother made me a sandwich instead!"

"That was the best sandwich I've ever eaten!"

"My mother was always so gentle!" Bruce smiled. "My mother... perhaps she's been watching over me from heaven all along, helping me get to where I am today!"

"Have you only ever met nice people throughout your life?"

Fu Xiao shook his head: "When we were kids, your peers talked a lot of bad things about you behind your back! They just didn't dare say it to your face, nobody wanted to get punched by you!"

Whether Bruce was simply too oblivious or simply didn't care about the past, many people were secretly belittling or even looking down on him before the French Ring test.

However... when you stand at a high point, you'll find that everyone around you is a good person!

Even those who looked down on you back then.

"Haha, that's because I made bread for my mom every morning, and I was always covered in flour, right? Plus, I was chubby when I was little, so they called me 'Snow Pig' behind my back!" Bruce stared straight at Fu Xiao, completely unconcerned. "But... I know, Fu Xiao, you've never said anything bad about me, and you've never looked down on me! You're someone who truly considers me a friend!"

Fu Xiao picked up the glass of red wine, swirled it around, and drank it all in one gulp.

That's because...

"I love bread!"

Tears welled up in Bruce's eyes. For him, the most precious thing was not the magical talent bestowed upon him by heaven, but... his diamond-like friendship with Fu Xiao.

I don’t know when we’ll meet again, but thankfully there’s Ao Ying, at least that keeps us connected.

"Goodbye! Looking forward to seeing you again, Archmage Bruce!" Fu Xiao waved and joked.

Only a silhouette remained, gradually disappearing into the moonlight.

"It's really...sour!" Fu Xiao muttered softly, it was unclear whether she was referring to the red wine or something else.

Bruce clenched his fists, his eyes revealing an unprecedented determination.

There are countless professionals like Frass in this world who must... protect everything around them.

Then go and become a great mage!

Bruce!

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