Delicious Fish

"Hmm..."

"Um!"

Clang—

On the second floor of Linsey's shop, Ailini suddenly stood up and knocked over the chair behind her.

At that moment, the girl covered her lips, her beautiful purple pupils filled with shock.

She had just arrived at the invitation, swallowed a bite of fish at Linsey's restaurant, and then seemed lost in thought for a moment.

From a culinary perspective.

Ailini was captivated by the delicious food in her mouth.

However, her keen senses as an awakened being allowed her to immediately feel the effects of the fish meat on her body, resulting in a certain degree of improvement in her physical condition.

This feeling is different from medicine or other things that only have a temporary effect.

The Essence emanating from the fish directly nourished the body, achieving a kind of permanent enhancement effect! Ailini looked at Linsey, who was smiling at her.

Her eyes widened, and she even forgot to lower the hand that was covering her lips:

"Foods that can permanently enhance Constitution!"

"Chefs at Third Stage or above can cook something like this, but they need quite precious ingredients to do so, right?"

"Linsey, where did you get this?"

Without turning her head, Linsey gave a thumbs-up and pointed to the Merchant River with her back to the courtyard:

"Didn't it rain heavily a couple of days ago?"

"There was a strange thing that was washed into the river, and I just happened to fish it out."

Ailini immediately realized what was happening.

When she was in charge of rowing, she saw Linsey catch quite a few strange and unusual things:

"Is it that strange fishing technique?"

Linsey nodded:

"Yes, that's it."

Seeing Linsey admit it, Ailini became even more interested.

She picked up the chair she had bumped and sat down again, but her posture was somewhat uncomfortable. "Linsey, can you catch some more of these fish?"

Linsey immediately shook her head:

"It was just a coincidence. There's no such thing as a free lunch."

Ailini's expression fell, and she could only comfort herself by forking up another piece of fish.

Looking at the young businesswoman, Linsey added:

"You don't need to eat it so quickly. This stuff can be used three times in total. You can come over again when you have some time later and have another taste."

"You can treat me to two more meals." Hearing this number, Ailini reluctantly began to estimate, "Linsey, how much fish do you have left? Have you considered selling it?"

Watching the girl get so engrossed in the money, Linsey sighed.

"You're exactly the kind of businessman who's driven by the essence of money."

Ailini answered confidently:

"What can we do then? We can't just stop doing business, can we?"

"Although it's not as big a business as stockings, as a rare item, this thing can still make a lot of money if you manage to trade it."

At this point, Ailini bent down around the fish stew on the table, leaned close to Linsey's face, and held up two fingers, waving them:

"I only need two percent interest."

Linsey shook her head and refused:

"There's only one fish, which isn't enough to sell as a commodity."

Seeing Linsey's repeated refusal.

Ailini gave up decisively.

She shifted her position and sat down again, leaning against the wall as she showed off to Linsey:

"Then let's forget about it."

"But Linsey, in four days, once the final payment for this batch of goods is settled, I'll bring the money over to you. Just so you know, this is going to be a surprise!"

Linsey raised an eyebrow:

How surprising?

Ailini confidently replied, "Including last week's amount, it should be enough for you to buy at least two Phoenix Grass!"

Within a week, the products had been distributed, so it was only natural that the speed of making money would increase.

But hearing about this speed at which they make money...

Linsey was also concerned about Ailini's situation. "Since stockings are so popular, I'm afraid other businessmen won't make things easy for you, will they?"

"So I've partnered with Ya Li Kun," Ailini answered directly. "The guy who sent people to spy on you before. You've noticed that no one's been watching you lately, right? That's because I've reached an agreement with him."

Mention the name of this Sixth Stage merchant.

Linsey raised an eyebrow, instinctively sensing trouble was brewing. "Given the nature of those guys, wouldn't they try to take over all your business?"

Ailini gave a wry smile, "How could it not be?"

"So I've been looking for artisans to put a signature stamp on things like stockings."

Linsey was a little curious:

"The craftsman's signature stamp?"

Ailini patiently explained, "It means registering your design to prove that you invented something. That way, even if someone copies it, they'll have to pay you a design usage fee. If you profit from it without permission and then get caught— the Mobile City-State will have a reason to come after you."

Isn't that a patent?

Linsey knew the name of the Mobile City-State.

That was one of the World Main City, a city built by artisans working together.

I've heard that extraordinary items, which are rarely seen outside, are very easy to find in the Mobile City-State.

However, Linsey also noticed a detail in Ailini's words. "This kind of signature stamp must be made by a craftsman?"

Ailini nodded firmly:

"Of course, that's a deal exclusive to the Mobile City-State; no one else dares to interfere."

"..."

The patent rights in another world are quite unique to this place.

Linsey pursed her lips.

He and Ailini chatted as they finished eating the fish on the table.

After finishing this wonderful meal, Linsey also took the opportunity to ask Ailini about:

"Ailini, as you know, I need several other plants to heal my injuries. Have you heard any news about them lately?"

Ailini shook her head.

"It's a pity."

Linsey changed her question and asked:

"What are the prices for the gems recently sold in the commercial district—I mean the high-end ones affected by Essence? And what's the market price for the corresponding ores?"

"You want to have a craftsman forge your equipment?" Ailini asked curiously, but she didn't delve into it and quickly replied, "I know about gems. Last month, a Sun Flame Gem sold for 174 gold coins; but minerals... most of these are bought up by craftsmen for their own use. Apart from merchants who specialize in this kind of business, very few people get involved in this area."

Linsey made a request to Ailini:

"Could you help me find out some information? Consider it payment for treating me to dinner today."

Ailini stood up from her chair. "No problem, I'll tell you the result when I bring you the money later."

With that, Ailini got up and prepared to leave.

She has recently sensed that her skills are about to break through to the Fifth Stage, and is now busy managing her business empire.

Even if he has a good relationship with Linsey, he can't stay there forever.

Linsey also got up and saw Ailini to the door. As they said goodbye, he asked one last thing, "One last thing."

"I haven't found any place like the Warriors' Guild in Lookout Point City and Nine Bends City. Where should I go to find their organization?"

Ailini's expression was somewhat subtle.

She hesitated for a moment at the doorway before finally speaking slowly:

"To find a warrior's guild, the only place in the entire world, including the Courtyard in the Forest, is Remote Yue City."