Self-Delusion Is the Deadliest (Seeking Recommendation Tickets!)

"New plants?"

Jasper was taken aback for a moment. He subconsciously looked around and, sure enough, noticed five orange-red spherical flowers sitting on the grid shelf by the entrance.

Then he noticed the price list on the wall; besides the Nether Orchid, there was indeed the name of another plant.

"Golden Red Chrysanthemum, 30 gold coins..." Jasper muttered to himself.

A very ordinary name.

But so expensive...

"The Glorious Mercenary Group has far more warriors than mages, so I believe the Golden Red Chrysanthemum might be more suitable for you," Ron introduced with a smile. "The fragrance of the Golden Red Chrysanthemum can slightly promote the circulation of Battle Qi. Its leaves and petals can be brewed into tea; drinking it can invigorate the Battle Qi within the body, similar to a mild version of berserk, which is of great help to Battle Qi cultivation."

"Among them, the petals can also be consumed directly. They have an extremely strong auxiliary effect on condensing a Battle Qi Vortex, and they provide the same effects as mentioned, only more potent."

"Jasper, what do you think?" After his brief introduction, Ron looked at Jasper and asked, "You can buy one to take back and try first. Once you confirm the effects, we can discuss a partnership."

Jasper sat in the chair, his mind still somewhat dazed.

Invigorating Battle Qi...

Helping to condense a Battle Qi Vortex...

It wasn't as if there were no potions with such effects.

But unlike Meditation Potion, mages rarely researched things related to Battle Qi.

Therefore, most potions that could help invigorate Battle Qi had mediocre effects.

Of course, this also had to do with the magical world's lack of materials related to Battle Qi.

Most potions effective for warriors actually targeted the body rather than the Battle Qi itself.

Even those potions beneficial for condensing a Battle Qi Vortex actually only worked by strengthening the warrior's physical body and consolidating their foundation, thereby indirectly increasing the success rate of condensing a Battle Qi Vortex.

So, when he heard Ron introduce the effects of the Golden Red Chrysanthemum, Jasper was immediately stunned.

Not only had the Disode Magic Academy developed a plant like the Nether Orchid that had powerful effects on mages, but they had even developed plants targeting Battle Qi?

These were simply two major trump cards!

If the previous Nether Orchid's influence wasn't particularly comprehensive due to the scarcity of mages, then the existence of the Golden Red Chrysanthemum was simply a game-changer!

However, Jasper still had doubts about the effects of the Golden Red Chrysanthemum.

Perhaps it had some effect, but was it not as exaggerated as the Nether Orchid?

Jasper thought to himself, then carefully replied, "Then, as Your Highness Ron says, I will buy one to take back and see."

Ron nodded with a smile, stood up to get him a Castrated Golden Red Chrysanthemum, and collected 30 gold coins from Jasper.

Jasper accepted the Golden Red Chrysanthemum and suddenly remembered something, saying to Ron, "Your Highness Ron, it was my lack of consideration previously that allowed those thugs to slip in. I will send people over tomorrow to be specifically responsible for your safety. What do you think?"

In fact, when he first sent Ron to the Chaos City, the leader, Webster, had wanted to arrange a villa for him, along with professional butlers, maids, and guards.

But after all the trouble Ron went through, and because the flower shop was so small, those arrangements were eventually dropped.

Jasper had originally thought Ron would soon give up the shop due to poor management, but now that he had the backing of the Magic Academy, it was clearly impossible for this shop to go under.

So, he wanted to arrange guards to come in, both to protect Ron and to help the mercenary group gather some information.

Ron felt that the flower shop should be quite safe, especially after receiving the supplier badge issued by the Magic Academy.

Eckley Street, where the flower shop was located, was already an area closely monitored by patrol squads. Aside from low-level characters like those thugs, powerful individuals were usually noticed by the patrol squads the moment they entered the Chaos City.

Unless it was some expert who specifically hid their aura and snuck into the Chaos City with a special purpose, there shouldn't be any danger in Ron's area.

Moreover, Ron knew his flower shop still had many suspicious aspects; as long as someone with intent observed it up close, they would eventually discover the oddities over time.

Therefore, Ron didn't really want to agree to Jasper's proposal.

However, it would be too strange to refuse directly.

So Ron said, "I don't really like having people following me. If possible, just have your men patrol near the shop occasionally."

Jasper understood immediately, having anticipated this response from Ron.

Ron's flower shop was backed by the Magic Academy; if he could insert people in so easily, that would be a miracle.

So Jasper nodded very submissively and said, "As you wish, Your Highness Ron. Besides that, I will find someone to communicate with the patrol squad and have them look after your side as much as possible. Does that work for you?"

"Fine, let's do that," Ron nodded. "Sorry for the trouble."

Jasper shook his head with a smile, "This is what I should do."

With the conversation finished, the purpose of Jasper's visit was basically achieved, so he stood up to take his leave and departed in his carriage.

Task Progress: 1/500.

Ron opened the System Panel and saw the notification above.

On the first day of launching the Golden Red Chrysanthemum, he had successfully sold one, which could be considered a good start.

If the sales process for the Nether Orchid had been slightly convoluted, then with the flower shop already having some fame, the sales of the Golden Red Chrysanthemum were much simpler.

Moreover, in the process of selling the Nether Orchid, Ron had already realized that the best way to complete the main quest as quickly as possible was to cooperate with major forces and sell the plants in batches.

Like the deal with the Magic Academy yesterday and the Glorious Mercenary Group today, after completing these two deals, he had directly secured a transaction worth 6,000 gold coins for three hundred Nether Orchids in one month.

Once Jasper returns and confirms the effects of the Golden Red Chrysanthemum, the main quest requirement of 500 Golden Red Chrysanthemums might be completed very soon.

As for the casual customers who come to the shop during business hours, Ron already feels that they are like tasteless food that is a pity to discard.

Although the accumulated earnings are a considerable sum, he has to spend four hours a day keeping the shop open for them, which makes him feel like he is losing out.

Therefore, he is even more eager to find a shop assistant to look after the store for him, so that he can go to the Magic Academy for further studies sooner.

Finding someone from the Magic Academy or the Glorious Mercenary Group to help would certainly be the most convenient option.

However, people from both sides would inevitably have ulterior motives; if they stayed in the Flower Shop for too long and discovered the loopholes in the shop, then Ron would be losing more than he gained.

Before others truly become suspicious of the Flower Shop's supply channels, he must first redeem the Miracle of the Goddess of Harvest.

By then, any abnormal situation in the Flower Shop can be attributed to the Goddess.

In short, everything is the will and arrangement of the Goddess; what does it have to do with him, Ron?

Thinking this, Ron closed the shop and went to the Barbecue Shop next door, intending to settle his dinner.

Sob sob sob, another day without a contract, I want to cry...