When the word "programming" appeared in his mind, Xu Yi's eyes looking at the crystal ball became even more passionate.
This fellow who looked like a beggar clearly didn't know how high the value of the Magic Array he designed was, but Xu Yi was very clear that if his guesses were true, this fellow really could program the Magic Array ahead of time, allowing the Magic Array to change during operation. This could change the entire magic machine industry, greatly closing the gap between Sines and earth.
"The Magic Array on this was laid by you?" Xu Yi confirmed with that person.
That person nodded as a trace of expectation appeared in his eyes.
"You ….. What do you think of this thing?"
Xu Yi suppressed the excitement in his heart and gave a slight nod, "It's not bad.
But since you can lay Magic Arrays, you should be a magician. Why did you become like this? "
That person's eyes dimmed again and he shook his head, but he didn't reply.
Seeing that he didn't want to reply, Xu Yi didn't force him. He raised the crystal ball and asked, "If I had you lay down the Magic Array on this again, would you be able to do it?"
"Of course there's no problem."
That person heard a different meaning from Xu Yi's words and his voice couldn't help revealing a trace of excitement.
"Alright.
Let me introduce myself again. I am Xu Yi from Banta City and am the chairman of a company in Banta City. I want to hire you to do some research on Magic Arrays for me, so your salary will be ten gold coins a month. Are you willing? "Xu Yi looked at that person and said in an honest voice.
"Ten gold coins a month?
That much? "That person looked at Xu Yi, not seeming to believe him.
"You're this young, are you really the chairman of a company?
You wouldn't be lying to me, right? "
Xu Yi said with a smile, "What do you have that's worth me lying to you?
If it's just to buy this crystal ball, I think ten gold coins should be enough, right? "
That person fell silent and lowered his head to think for a bit before slowly nodding.
"Alright, I'll agree.
But … but I don't even have a single copper coin right now, this … "
"That's not a problem. Since you're now an employee of our Chamber of Commerce, I'll help you with your basic living needs."
Xu Yi looked around and then said, "Looking at you, you don't have any relatives in Anvilmar City, right?
How about you come with me now, I'll take care of your food and lodging. After I finish my matters here in a few days, you can come back to Banta City with me. "
That person nodded repeatedly.
Now that he had nowhere to go and was about to starve to death, Xu Yi suddenly appeared and offered to hire him and pay him ten gold coins a month. Of course, he would not miss this opportunity.
"Alright, let's go." Xu Yi straightened up and pulled the man up.
"By the way, I still don't know your name."
"Santo … Sancheli, my name is Sancheli."
Xu Yi looked at him. This person's hesitant answer and even changing his name, perhaps this was a fake name.
But he didn't care too much about this. Anyway, his goal in hiring this person was to learn how to set up the Magic Array ahead of time, so it didn't matter if he hid his identity or not.
Xu Yi wanted to lead him out of the alley and return to the yard to have him clean himself up, but there were several figures that suddenly appeared at the entrance of the alley. One of them pointed at Sancheli and shouted, "It's him!
Young master, isn't that right? "
Xu Yi looked up in a daze and saw three familiar figures.
Victor, Cell, and Urgot, they were the three noble young masters who had blocked the horse carriage yesterday and beaten up Sancheli!
After looking at Sancheli, Victor gave a cold laugh and said in a sharp voice, "It's this fellow!
He actually dared to make this young master lose so much face in front of a group of people. If I don't teach him a lesson, this young master won't be able to take this lying down!
Cell, Urgot, you two watch from the side. Wait for me to vent my anger before you two go! "
Cell and Urgot on the side couldn't help complaining, "Hey, Victor, don't beat him to death, we also want to vent our anger."
Victor spat out and rubbed his hands together. He said with a cold laugh, "Don't worry, how could I let him die so easily?
If I don't torture him, how could I vent my anger!
Hey, that dumb bird over there, what are you standing there in a daze for?
Why aren't you scramming?
Do you want this young master to beat you up as well? "
The last sentence was directed at Xu Yi.
Xu Yi knit his brows. He didn't think that such an accident would appear after finding such a pleasant surprise.
He turned to look at Sancheli and found that his body was slightly trembling. It was clear that he was afraid.
Xu Yi couldn't help feeling angry and amused at the same time.
This Sancheli had been beaten up so badly by Victor and the other two yesterday, but he didn't show any signs of fear. Now that he hadn't even been beaten up, he was already this scared. The contrast was too great.
Moreover, he was a magician. Why would he be afraid of these three noble young masters who didn't have any good points besides being young and strong?
Xu Yi turned to look at Victor and stepped in front of Sancheli.
Seeing Xu Yi's actions, Victor paused for a moment before flying into a rage.
"What?
This young master is teaching a beggar a lesson and you want to stick your nose in?
Are you tired of living? "
Xu Yi revealed a smile and gave Victor a bow, "Young master Victor, this person is my friend. I ask you to give me some face and let him go, alright?"
Victor paused, "You know me?" He then said angrily, "Who do you think you are?
Why should I give you face? "
Xu Yi pondered for a moment, then raised his hands and slowly approached Victor.
When he was less than two meters away from Victor, he saw Victor's footsteps move. Xu Yi knew that he couldn't go any closer, so he stopped and said in a low voice, "Young master Victor, yesterday I was in the same carriage as Viscount Leslie."
Although Victor was a bit arrogant, he wasn't stupid. After being stunned for a moment, he immediately understood what Xu Yi meant.
He looked at Xu Yi and then at Sancheli who was behind Xu Yi. He said with a calm face, "You are big brother Leslie's friend, so I can give you some face and let you stand in front of me.
But this guy made us three brothers lose face in front of everyone, so we can't let him go.
Get out of the way! "
Xu Yi showed an awkward expression, then he moved closer to Victor and said in a low voice, "Young master Victor, to be honest, he is now an employee of our company. As his boss, I can't just stand by and watch him get beaten up. That would be too disloyal, right?
If you think he made you lose face, then I can ask him to apologize to you, and I can also compensate you for him. What do you think? "
"Employee?
Boss? "Victor looked at Xu Yi in shock, his face was full of disbelief.
"Hey, are you kidding me?
This guy is just a beggar, when did he become your employee?
What do you want him to do?
Sweep the floor for you? "
Xu Yi smiled and didn't answer this question. Seeing that Victor's tone was a bit relaxed, he reached into his chest and took out a purse. Leaning to the side, he blocked everyone's line of sight and secretly handed it over to Victor.
"This is a small gift, young master Victor, please accept it.
If you are not satisfied, we can discuss it again. What do you think? "
Victor hesitated for a moment and looked at the money pouch in Xu Yi's hand. He clenched his teeth and reached out to take it. Carefully opening the pouch, he was stunned.
The money pouch was overflowing with golden light, it was actually filled with gold coins!
Although he couldn't see the exact number, but with a rough estimate, there were at least 50 gold coins in the pouch!
Victor's breathing suddenly became rapid.
Although he was a noble young master in Anvilmar City, there were many nobles in Anvilmar City, and young masters like him were as numerous as the hairs on a cow.
Moreover, he didn't have the right to inherit the title of nobility in his family, so he wasn't valued in the younger generation. Usually, other than the monthly allowance of less than 20 gold coins, he didn't have any other income.
Now that he suddenly saw such a big bag of gold coins, of course he was a little excited.
Seeing his reaction, Xu Yi couldn't help but find it funny.
It seemed like the lives of the noble young masters in Anvilmar City weren't that good. If it was the officials in the capital back on Earth, not to mention this small amount of money, even if it was ten times more, they wouldn't care about it.
"Young master Victor, this is just a small gift, of course it can't be used as compensation. Why don't we find a place to sit down and have a good talk?" Xu Yi suggested.
Victor rolled his eyes and coughed lightly. Without leaving a trace, he put the money pouch into his clothes and pointed at Sancheli who was behind Xu Yi. "Consider yourself lucky, young master today saw this person …"
Xu Yi quickly said, "My name is Xu Yi, the president of New Flyer."
Victor nodded and continued, "Seeing this Chairman Xu's face, I'll let you go.
But it's best if you don't appear in front of this young master in the future, otherwise even Chairman Xu won't be able to protect you, do you understand? "
Hearing Victor's words, not only was Sancheli confused, Cell and Urgot were also confused.
Didn't they say that since they finally found the beggar that embarrassed them, they would beat him up to vent their anger?
Why did Victor suddenly change his mind?
Victor was too lazy to explain as he patted Xu Yi's shoulder and loudly said, "Chairman Xu, since you're big brother Leslie's friend, then you're our friend.
If you meet any trouble in Anvilmar City in the future, just give us brothers' names.
No matter what ….. Ke, I don't dare say big trouble, but small trouble definitely won't be a problem, we promise to help you solve it! "
Cell and Urgot revealed looks of understanding at the same time. So this fellow called Xu Yi who came out of nowhere was actually Viscount Leslie's friend. No wonder Victor suddenly changed his mind after giving him face.
Xu Yi revealed a faint smile, "Young master Victor is too polite.
I haven't met any trouble yet, but I'm looking for someone to do some business with, I wonder if young master Victor is interested? "