Xiao Wen glanced at the amount of gold in his inventory: just over 1,900.
He immediately took out the full 1,900 and handed it to Sona. "Here are 1,900 gold. I'll owe you the remaining 600 and pay you back as soon as possible."
"Deal. Enjoy using it. Reach level 15 as soon as you can. If you win that duel, I think you'll like the surprise waiting for you afterward."
Sona smiled, then turned around and pushed her grandfather back into the shop.
Xiao Wen placed Restraint Release into his card, his expression slightly bitter.
In less than an hour, he had gone from a multimillionaire to a pauper.
If his sister found out, she would definitely scold him for being such a spendthrift.
Whatever. He should reach level 15 as soon as possible.
Xiao Wen shrugged and checked the time. It was already six in the evening. Rather than rushing out to grind monsters, he chose to log off.
After opening the Gaming Pod and stepping out of his room, he caught the fragrant scent of rapeseed oil and heard the repeated sizzle of hot oil being poured over vegetables from the kitchen.
Just as Xiao Wen headed toward the kitchen to see what delicious food his sister was making, someone knocked on the door.
"A visitor? A package delivery? Or did my sister invite someone over?"
Apparently hearing the knock as well, Xiao Ya came out of the kitchen, looking at the door in confusion before glancing at Xiao Wen.
The siblings stared at each other, both seeing the confusion in the other's eyes.
"Did you order takeout?"
Xiao Wen shook his head. "Did you invite someone?"
Xiao Ya shook her head as well.
"I'll get it."
With that, Xiao Wen walked to the door and opened