"Very well. When Mage Seda returns, I will convey your wishes to him."
Naturally, Gao De had no desire to sell the herb garden, especially since Mage Seda was long gone.
But given the circumstances, he could think of no way to deal with it for the moment. He could only employ the art of delay.
"It was merely that, before leaving, he instructed us that his research into an elixir formula had yielded no results for a long time. He decided to rest for a while and return home to visit his relatives. We do not know when he will be back."
Upon hearing Gao De's words, Oliver's expression turned strange.
Gao De noticed the subtle change in his expression. Though his heart tightened, he continued as if nothing had happened. "I have already mastered all of Mage Seda's Herbology knowledge. That is why he temporarily entrusted the herb garden to my management until his return."
At Gao De's words, Oliver's eyes suddenly lit up, though they also held a trace of suspicion. "You mean to say that you have mastered all of Mage Seda's Herbology knowledge?"
It was clear that he reserved judgment on those words, half believing and half doubting.
After all, Gao De looked far too young.
Gao De nodded with certainty. "Mage Seda has taught me both Novice Spider Venom and Novice Stamina Potion. I have mastered them all."
"If that is truly the case, we would also be willing to hire you as an Elixirist for our shop." Oliver smiled broadly.
"Besides, if Mage Seda does not return for a long time, it would not be impossible for you to make certain decisions on his behalf."
Oliver put on a show of inspecting the herb garden, then raised two fingers on his right hand