Chapter 169: Observation and Peeping (3K)_1
Translator: 549690339
The city gate of Shiling Town is majestic. When fully opened, even large-type soldiers like giants could easily walk through.
On either side of the city gate stood a dozen well-equipped city defense soldiers. Among them were yet unawakened troops and Shiling Town citizens who had reached a not insignificant level of power through job-changing.
There were also two players dressed in flamboyant silver armor, styled as military officers.
“Shiling Town welcomes all visitors.”
“Fighting is prohibited within the town. Violators will be warned and serious offenders will be arrested on the spot.”
Some notices were hung high at the city gate, written in both Xuanwen and the common language of Eternal World.
Players coming in and out of the city were not restricted, only a small number of excessively large creatures were prohibited from entering.
When Sophia and her group walked by, the large golden slime attracted some attention, but not much. The city defense soldiers glanced at it and then turned their attention away.
Here, a golden slime isn’t considered special.
However, using a golden slime as a mode of transportation did seem novel to some.
Could slimes really be utilized in such a way?
Some players planned to try it out when they got home. They couldn’t buy golden slimes, but the size of a common three-star big slime was not much smaller than a golden slime.
They thought it seemed feasible.
After entering Shiling Town, everything around them was very novel for all of them.
Skeleton generals, bipedal flying dragons, royal griffins, spring spirits, and other eye-catching and rare troops were not seen everywhere, but could be encountered frequently.
There were also players hawking their wares, or shouting about things. Sophia could understand their language, but she didn’t understand what they were saying.
“Take a look, freshly picked small lantern grass.”
“Exploration group forming for the Ghost Forest to the southwest, currently three members, need one more. A sister with a nun troop, or someone who can heal, big-chested men also welcome.”
“Newbie, three dimensions XXX, able to wear sexy silk clothing, are there any brothers to take me?”
“Witch’s Heritage Stone! Witch’s Heritage Stone! Only one available, interested brothers make your offer now.”
A witch?
Sophia quickly zeroed in on the keyword. But she didn’t quite understand why a group of male players gathered around the seller and let out creepy laughters that gave one goosebumps.
Sophia walked around them silently, and asked in Spirit Link:
“Well, about that question…”
Lord Shepherd paused, “You’ll understand later. The truth maybe quite uncomfortable.”
“And what about sexy silk clothing?”,
“Good question…”
Sophia seemed to have caught the ‘Duo Lai syndrome’ and was extremely curious. After all, everything here was completely different from the Eagle Kingdom of her earlier days.
Of course, while her inner curiosity and astonishment were revealed in the spirit channel, she maintained a calm facade, her eyes only occasionally darting around. She looked just like a wealthy new lord, visiting Shiling Town for the first time.
“Respected Lady Lord, is there anything you need help with? I’ve been in Shiling Town for over a year, I’m quite familiar with everything here.”
A scholarly young man, wearing black-framed glasses, approached her. He was wearing Gold Silk Treasure Clothes from Du Xiu clothing and had a pricey- looking wristwatch. There were also several well-equipped Halberd Guards and Strong Shooters following him. He was clearly a seasoned player doing well for himself.
He wanted to get acquainted and make friends with the newcomer lord. If he could latch onto such a beautiful and wealthy newbie lady, it would save him decades of hard effort.
After all, the end goal of an ordinary Ranger Player is just the starting point for Lord Players.
Sophia frowned. She was very sensitive to gazes and she wasn’t very friendly. However, considering that she had a mission on her hands, she said coldly, “You’ve misunderstood. I’m not some lord. I’m just here on assigned tasks from my boss.”
Daisy said with a smile, “She’s right. These are all tasks assigned by the boss, we don’t have the time to deal with outsiders.”
They walked past the young man, heading straight for the bustling center of the town.
The bespectacled young man wanted to go after them to say something, but he was blocked by Lu Liu in black armor. Lu Liu’s towering figure cast a formidable shadow and the young man backed off with an awkward smile.
“The boss’s task?”
How could that be possible!
Players can’t see any information about other players or their troops, only physical appearances can be gauged.
In the young man’s eyes, Sophia’s demeanor was elegant and her speech was refined, clearly the result of high-class education. Such a wealthy lady could not be working for someone else. He thought it must be a poor disguise.
On the other hand, the other lady with fabulous looks and a tall, well-built man in black armor could indeed be employed players of the rich young lady.
The young man adjusted his glasses, the lenses glittering with wisdom.
Sophia and Daisy walked into the town. It didn’t take long before they saw the most conspicuous landmark in Shiling Town – the Players Association.
The huge doors of the cube-like association building were wide open, with countless players going in and out.
Through the giant windows of the hall, Sophia could see the constantly updated task information being displayed inside. Receiving and issuing tasks were the main functions of the Eternal World Association.
Around the Players Association, several shop buildings stood, their signboards flashing with eye-catching fonts.
“Du Xiu Clothing.”
“Bei Qi Pharmacy.”
“Bei Qi Purchase Lane.”
“The Big Bird Bar.”
Murmuring to herself, Sophia sent the information about this place back to the Lord, then headed under his guidance to the office where they would be renting their accommodation.
Mu Yuan had naturally done his research. He had a plan ready for where they should go and what they should do once they arrived in Shiling Town.
Consequently, he remotely controlled and instructed Sophia from hundreds of miles away.
Rounded up, it was as if he had personally visited Shiling Town.
The day was getting late, and the merchant group needed to stay overnight in Shiling Town and carry out some preliminary investigations.
Soon, Sophia finished the paperwork for renting the accommodation.
Small temporary residence: 1.5 soul crystals per day.
“So expensive!”
Sophia, a poor employee from Tianyuan Territory (rather than a rich lady), almost cursed aloud in shock, even though she had been prepared for the high price.
How much could they earn from a single trading trip?
Mu Yuan also found it expensive, but there was no room for negotiation regarding the rental of temporary residences. Shiling Town was indifferent to outsiders: they could take it or leave it. If you considered it as divided among the thirty-some persons of the merchant group, perhaps it didn’t seem so pricey… was that a joke!
There was another option to save money – setting up camp outside the town.
The area around Shiling Town was relatively safe. Given the strength of people like Lu Liu, they wouldn’t have to worry about sneak attacks.
However,
Boss Mu wouldn’t be stingy to that extent. He had provided Sophia and the others with a budget. Even Duo Lai had received a small amount of pocket money… not much, but Mu Yuan remembered clearly how, in the Trial Space, Miss Duo would spend money as soon as she had it.
After renting their lodgings, the average soldiers stayed there to rest and guard the goods.
Sophia and Daisy, on the other hand, went out to begin their duties.
Mu Yuan also instructed Lu Liu and Duo Lai to leave and observe the situation in Shiling Town.
Night gradually descended.
Shiling Town became busier at night, as squads of players returning from their hunting trips sold the materials and valuable monster carcasses they had collected and began their excessive spending.
The Big Bird Bar was filled with a jubilant atmosphere.
The entire town appeared to never sleep, with neon lights flashing outside the shops.
Sophia spent the whole night surveying the town without sleeping.
Under the remote control of Mu Yuan, Daisy went to the big market in the town and bought batch after batch of Remnant Souls.
The prices were much cheaper than buying on Lanxing, and there were large quantities of various types of Remnant Souls.
“We need to establish a permanent base in Shiling Town, but the rent is also an enormous expense. The town is really good at making money.”
When could Tianyuan Territory earn money just like Shiling Town, without lifting a finger!
Blast it!
Soon, under the remote control of the Lord, Daisy, swishing her fox tail, bought batch after batch of supplies in Shiling Town. This fluffy-tailed witch was indeed better at bargaining than Mu Yuan, and saved a lot of soul sand.
The Jade Crystal Rice and Snake Scale Fruits brought by the merchant group were sold to ‘Bei Qj Purchase Lane’ at standard prices.
There was no room for negotiation here either.
The quantity of their goods was too small for a large merchant like Bei Qi Purchase Lane.
Compared with before, Tianyuan Territory was still too small in scale.
Despite having General Dead Bone and General Duo Lai, they could at best be considered two epic infants.
The initial goal was achieved, and Guangyuan Merchant Group began packing up for the return journey.
At the same time, several miles away from the town, a young man entered a hidden cottage deep in the forest.
The young man, who had flirted with Sophia the previous day, had removed his glasses. The seemingly gentle eyes concealed hints of violence. The man licked his lips and said:
“Boss, I’ve observed it. They are definitely a fat sheep. She tries her best to hide, but can’t cover up their newbie naivete and curiosity. Not to mention their use of a Golden Slime as a transport vehicle. How is this different from openly declaring ‘there are three hundred tales of silver here’? Ridiculous.”
“We’ll rob their goods and kidnap this rich lady Lord to seize her territory… After finishing this job, we’ll be rich!”
The young man’s eyes were filled with burning desire.
“And that’s not all…”
The rich lady was elegant, with a delicate face like a porcelain doll.
The other woman was also a fine specimen. Her phoenix eyes hinted at a flirtatious temperament. Her figure, hidden under a large cloak, must be beautiful.
At this thought, the desire in the young man’s heart increased.
The eyes of the other wanted players were also full of heat as they licked their lips.
“Riches and beauties, a target like this is hard to come by even in ten years!”
“Yeah, Boss, there must be all kinds of treasures in the newbie’s territory. One job like this is worth ten normal ones!”
“Newbies are so naive, thinking they can start trading just because they have a little strength. Let’s show this rich lady the reality of the world.”
“Hey, hey, I remember that woman from half a year ago. Her screams were so erotic.”
“Heehee hee…”