Entering by Mistake

Lin Mo paid without hesitation and took the key the landlady handed him.

Not in a hurry to return to his room, he sat down at a table in the corner of the hall and waited for a moment.

Before long, a pretty young girl lifted the cloth curtain and came out from the back kitchen. She carried a tray holding several slices of white bread, a bowl of creamy soup, and a grilled steak about the size of two palms.

There were not many dishes, but it was indeed a lavish meal. Even in the peaceful days of the past, such a meal would undoubtedly have been a luxury for commoners in a small town.

After all, the thirty Copper Coin room fee was nearly equivalent to a week's wages for lower-class workers.

The girl placed the tray on the table and curiously glanced at the rather handsome guest.

As she looked at him, she seemed to remember something, and her gaze suddenly turned a little strange.

Lin Mo did not pay attention to the girl's unusual look. Perhaps it was because of his strange clothes? Or the bloodstains on him?

The white bread tasted fairly good. Though it was far less sweet and fragrant than the bread from his previous life, compared to dry, hard black bread, it was undoubtedly a delicacy.

The creamy soup tasted surprisingly good as well. The rich milk fragrance blended with the fresh sweetness of vegetables. As the warm soup went down his throat, his spirits immediately lifted, and his limbs warmed up too.

The grilled steak had the strongest aroma. Its lightly charred surface had just the right crispness. When he bit into it, the meat was tender, and rich juices burst in his mouth.

The food was actually seasoned very simply, without any complicated preparation. The steak had only been sprinkled with a little salt, but because the ingredients were of such high quality, it tasted exceptionally good.

Before long, Lin Mo had finished everything. He let out a full belch and leaned back in his chair, not wanting to move at all for the moment.

After resting for a few minutes, he finally got up and headed upstairs.

The inn's first floor was for dining, while the guest rooms were on the second and third floors.

"Go up to the second floor, turn left, and take the room at the very end."

Recalling the landlady's directions, Lin Mo walked straight toward the end of the corridor.

Halfway there, he suddenly heard some strange sounds.

They rose and fell, sometimes high-pitched and sometimes low, in a very familiar rhythm.

Lin Mo recalled that he had stored plenty of similar study materials in his cloud drive back in his previous life.

"The soundproofing in this inn is awful..."

Muttering inwardly, Lin Mo arrived at his room and opened the door with the key.

The room was not large, less than twenty square meters, but it was fairly tidy. Besides the bed, there was a small table with an oil lamp on it, and beside it sat a chair with a cushion.

Compared to the table, the chair seemed overly spacious. Its backrest was high and wide, enough for someone to lean their entire body against it.

The bedding was laid out neatly, and the sheets were clean and tidy, clearly having been washed with care.

Lin Mo placed the rusty broken sword by the bedside. He only took off his coat and shoes before lying down on the bed and letting out a comfortable long breath.

He had suddenly transmigrated, only to be forced into a dangerous forest right away. If not for the skills he possessed, he likely would have ended up like those companions, forever remaining in that forest.

What should he do next?

Lin Mo hugged the cloth bundle tightly to his chest. There were still some Copper Coins inside, and those goblin ears could be exchanged for quite a bit of money too. Most importantly, there was the Gold Coin he had found in the clay jar...

One Gold Coin was worth one hundred Silver Coins—ten thousand Copper Coins!

For Lin Mo, who had only just arrived, this was undoubtedly quite a windfall.

This money should be enough to last him for a while.

But was that all?

Having come to a fantasy world where supernatural powers existed, was he really going to hide in a small town and live like a couch potato?

It felt a little unwilling.

Besides, even though more than ten thousand Copper Coins was a considerable amount, there would still come a day when he spent it all.

Lin Mo did not want to live on three black breads a day, so he would most likely burn through money quickly.

He raised one hand toward the dark ceiling and looked at the data panel that appeared before his eyes. At last, Lin Mo made up his mind.

Tomorrow, he would go to the Adventurer's Guild and register as an official adventurer!

He had lived a comfortable but boring life in his previous life. Now that he had been reborn in another world, he might as well experience the thrill of adventure.

As he thought, sleepiness gradually washed over him. He pulled up the blanket, his eyelids slowly closed, and his consciousness gradually blurred...

Knock, knock, knock—

Just as he was about to fall asleep, the sudden knock at the door jolted Lin Mo awake.

He opened his eyes, sat bolt upright in bed, and looked toward the door.

It was undoubtedly nighttime now. At this hour, who would come knocking on his door?

A thief? This was an inn, so probably not... Besides, what kind of thief knocked first?

So was it the innkeeper's wife, or another guest?

Lin Mo quietly gripped the sword hilt beside him and asked, "Who is it?"

"Um, guest... please open the door."

A clear voice came from outside. It was very soft and sounded timid.

Lin Mo did not lower his guard. He put on his shoes and socks, stood up, and continued asking, "What is it? Can't you just say it directly?"

"Well..."

The voice outside seemed hesitant, then repeated, "Please open the door."

Lin Mo frowned, lit the oil lamp, and looked at the shadow beyond the door crack.

Could this be some kind of ghost? This was not some ghost-story world.

In the end, he still stepped forward and opened the door. Then he immediately retreated, pointing his sword at the visitor.

"Ah—!"

She jumped in fright and hurriedly raised both hands. "P-please... don't misunderstand..."

By the dim light of the oil lamp, Lin Mo clearly saw the girl before him. He froze for a moment, then lowered his weapon.

It was the girl who had brought him dinner earlier. She was probably an employee of the inn?

"What is it?"

"Um... well..."

The girl fidgeted, lowering her head and rubbing the corner of her clothes between her fingers. "Do you need service? It's only ten Copper Coins."

"Huh?"

Lin Mo was completely dumbfounded.

"What do you mean?"

"I mean... that kind of service..."

The girl in servant attire blushed and explained softly, "Don't you know? Inns on Flower Street are places that specifically provide such services."

Lin Mo instantly understood.

No wonder the landlady had asked whether he was staying the night or looking for someone when he first entered. No wonder he had heard those strange sounds in the corridor earlier. He had somehow wandered into a place specifically meant for pleasure?

He really did not know whether to call that good luck or bad luck...

Lin Mo rubbed his forehead helplessly. "I'm from out of town. I didn't know."

He had only wanted to find a place to rest properly and get a good night's sleep.

"S-sorry for disturbing you!"

The girl immediately looked embarrassed, covered her face, and ran off.

Lin Mo watched the girl flee in panic and scratched his head helplessly.

Honestly, he had been a little tempted just now...

She was not exactly stunning, but she was still rather cute, and young too.

Most importantly, she was cheap. There was no price gouging—only ten Copper Coins.

For a pure, innocent shut-in who had never experienced such things, that was no small temptation.

But she had already left, so forget it.

Lin Mo closed the door, lay back down on the bed, and peacefully fell asleep.