Do You Have Any Savings?

Under the setting sun, with a gentle autumn breeze, a figure trudged along the vast, seemingly endless golden sandy beach, his steps heavy and unsteady.

Occasionally, I would look up at the setting sun, sigh quietly, and my steps would unconsciously become larger.

Li Ziran had to take advantage of the cool evening hours to travel as far as possible, hoping to find a place to stay before dawn.

It had been half a day since he left the war-torn area. The pack of Dog Gnome, with their keen noses, finally found the abandoned Fishman girl.

When Li Ziran saw the three Frog, who had shrunk to the point of unconsciousness, he couldn't help but find it somewhat laughable. He wondered how three delicate little girls could endure such suffering.

A silver coin bought the special canvas sleeping bag, and the three Fishman girls were tossed inside. Of course, the Holy Scripture was considered an accessory and included in the silver coin price.

As for the Earthstrider Dragon Breastplate, which the Dog Gnome valued most, Li Ziran politely declined.

"Evil will eventually be cleansed, darkness will eventually await the dawn, and your fallen soul will find solace under the Radiance Judgment..."

Li Ziran silently recited the contents of the "Holy Scripture," carefully sensing the changes between the words, hoping to discern something different from the 'Devouring Curse - Serpent'.

Pity

Aside from the awkward writing, it has absolutely no connection to the legendary Devouring Curse.

Buzz!

The sleeping bag on his back trembled slightly. Li Ziran opened it and saw three Frog on the verge of dehydration and death.

Perhaps he had used up all his luck for the day, as he didn't encounter a single caravan along the way. However, he learned from the Dog Gnome that he was only about half a day's journey from Hippo Ancient City.

"Sigh, you guys still got off easy!"

With a wry smile, he took out the milk bottle he had hidden away, squeezed two drops onto the sleeping bag, and the three Frog, who had already fainted, instinctively moved closer to the milk, swallowing it all up in less than a breath.

Li Ziran didn't dare to give too much; this was to prolong the girls' lives.

The closer you are to the west, the cooler the weather becomes.

In the East Wasteland, such an evening is still quite hot, but as soon as the sun sets, waves of cold air from the Wasteland come crashing in, frantically tearing away the already limited temperature.

This is a good sign, proving that he is heading in the right direction.

Moreover, the ruins of Ancient City have become more numerous, with massive, weathered city walls stretching endlessly, offering glimpses of the former glory of this place.

Unfortunately, there was no sign of any living creature. Perhaps a Minotaur Tribe lived in the corners of these city walls, but Li Ziran didn't plan to stay here, because the three Frog in his sleeping bag couldn't afford to linger.

Li Ziran looked at the Fishman girl again, looking quite troubled.

These Mermaid were somewhat different from the Fishman Li Ziran had seen. They seemed completely unable to withstand the sun on the Wasteland, and their need for water was far greater than that of normal creatures.

It only spent half a day in the sun, yet it looked as if it was about to die completely.

He needs to find some water.

Li Ziran quickened his pace, hoping to find a Mill before dark.

The ground is beginning to harden, a sign that the ground is nearing permafrost and we are getting closer to Ice Plains.

More city walls appeared, and banners began to appear on them, with the shadows of living beings visible beneath them.

These are slave traders, but they operate on a small, independent basis, typically buying slaves along the main roads leading into the city.

Putting in more effort often yields better results.

Although the Hippo Ancient City is not yet visible, the presence of life at least means it has escaped the desolate, uninhabited area.

After making some inquiries, I learned that it would take at most an hour to reach the outer city wall of Hippo Ancient City.

Li Ziran bought some water and poured it into his sleeping bag.

Strangely, the three Frog floated quietly, not frantically devouring the milk as they had. Instead, their skin was shriveled as they floated on the clear water, as if they were about to drown.

Ridiculous.

Could this Fishman possibly drown?

"Isn't it a water shortage?"

Li Ziran frowned; he had never seen Fishman like this before.

He'd better find a room now and wake up the three girls.

The closer you get to Hippo Ancient City, the more prosperous it becomes. Taverns and inns start to appear along the roadside, and large fans in Mill turn back and forth. Even before reaching Hippo Ancient City, it already shows signs of a bustling town.

An hour's journey wasn't long, but once Li Ziran saw the Mill, his feet wouldn't move.

I'm exhausted and want to have a drink to relax.

More importantly, he wanted to wake the three girls up so he could see if they could point out the contents of the Holy Scripture.

If one could learn that refined Devouring Curse, then there would be even more channels for absorbing spiritual energy.

This is a major matter of cultivation; it cannot be taken lightly.

Dealing with them is much easier than dealing with Cavis.

Li Ziran found a Windmill that could provide intelligence. Upon entering the Mill, he could see a large, distinctive round disc.

But this millstone doesn't serve drinks; instead, it has various attractive women, including those with colorful tails and short tails.

The most eye-catching one was a Forbes girl with long, red curly hair and a fluffy Tail. Even though Li Ziran was travel-worn, the moment he saw her, his male blood boiled.

Li Ziran had stayed in Bailando City for a while and knew the rules: as long as he paid a dozen or so copper coins, he could comfortably enjoy a night.

In the short time it took them to stop, two Dwarf had already carried the Forbes girl from the very center away, found a table, and ordered some strong rum to enjoy.

This is absolutely heaven, especially with the Forbes Girl's giggles; even the most exhausted person would be full of energy.

However, there was no shortage of girls here. As soon as the Forbes girl left, a Butterfly Girl with colorful wings walked up, and a gasp of surprise rang out the moment she appeared.

Li Ziran frowned. Such a high-quality girl shouldn't be in a low-class Mill.

The Butterfly Girl is a beautiful race on the Red Soil Continent, rarely appearing in the Mill. However, this girl has lost an arm, and one eye is blind for unknown reasons, requiring her to wear an eye patch, which greatly affects her appearance. Nevertheless, her slender arms and milky skin cannot conceal her former beauty.

Despite everyone's clamor, few were willing to pay; even with her disability, the Butterfly Girl was not cheap.

Li Ziran glanced at it; eighty copper coins, that's a bit extravagant.

Looking around and seeing no one was bidding, Li Ziran walked to the millstone, took out eighty copper coins and threw them onto it. Under everyone's gaze, he pulled the Butterfly Girl into his arms, turned to the bartender beside him, and called out, "Give me a room."

His hurried manner drew laughter from everyone, but they could understand; after all, he was a grown man, and he might have been holding back for months.

The bartender, a Goat Orc, trotted ahead to lead the way, directly to the third floor, which was considered a deluxe room and quite expensive; he had clearly noticed Li Ziran's wealth.

Despite the other party's ulterior motives, Li Ziran didn't object; he really needed to relax.

As soon as I kicked the door open, the scent of flowers wafted out. Under my feet was a bright red carpet, at the end of which was a soft, round bed, enveloped in a pink tent.

The moment she saw the round bed, the girl shyly snuggled into Li Ziran's arms, rubbing her delicate chin against Old Li collar.

That technique... is masterful!

Li Ziran smiled and casually tossed a copper coin to the Goat bartender.

The Goat- Orc, understanding perfectly, pushed open the door to let Li Ziran in. He then turned and whistled down the stairs. Immediately, five Goat- Orc came up carrying steaming hot water. As Li Ziran wondered what was going on, he saw the group of Orc skillfully slip into the side door of the room, followed by the sound of water being poured.

Only then did he notice that there were separate cubicles, and in each cubicle was a large pool where the Goat -Orc were heating water.

It must be said that the services in Slave City are much more upscale than those in rural towns; even the outermost Windmill have private baths.

The Goat -Orc made five trips in a row and finally filled the large pool. In addition to adjusting the water temperature, he also prepared towels and flower petals, and gave Li Ziran a glass of purple fruit wine.

"Sir, have a wonderful evening!" After a meaningful bow, he gently closed the door and left.

The service was impeccable.

Of course, it wasn't cheap either, costing 50 copper coins a night.

Li Ziran had a good impression of the Goat bartender. He liked this thoughtful and meticulous man, and even more so, he liked this thoughtful man who was good at making money.

However, compared to men, the pool was more alluring. He tossed the Butterfly Girl onto the round pool, picked up a wine glass, and went into the adjacent bathroom.

The Butterfly Girl was clearly skilled; the instant she was thrown onto the **, she removed the coat she was wrapped in.

She was well aware of her strengths and weaknesses. No one likes a blind woman, but men do like women with unique figures.

Following them into the bathroom, I saw Li Ziran meticulously hanging the Frog he was wearing onto nylon ropes.

She felt somewhat disgusted, after all, no girl likes an animal with a fishy smell, but for the sake of business, she still pressed herself against him, her two slender hands clinging to Li Ziran's neck.

Li Ziran smiled and let the other party leave it hanging; he didn't object to this kind of service.

Leading the other person into the pool, the Butterfly Girl lightly pressed herself against him.

Li Ziran waved his hand. He was exhausted and had no interest in that kind of thing. He admired the exquisitely beautiful figure; her face and body were truly stunning.

Unfortunately, the blind eye and severed arm completely ruined this exquisite beauty.

"Do you know how to give massages?" Li Ziran asked softly.

The Butterfly Girl nodded.

"Give me a shoulder massage." I submerged myself in the pool, my pores instantly opening wide, the heat penetrating my body, completely sweeping away the fatigue of a week of wandering in the Wasteland.

This is the life a man should have.

The Butterfly Girl was unconvinced. These words undoubtedly shattered her most powerful tactic. She understood better than anyone the principle that you have to work to make money.

She wanted to get this over with as soon as possible.

This kind of massage wasn't her forte; she only had one hand.

But Li Ziran was a customer, so she had to climb out of the pool and gently press her fingers on Li Ziran's shoulder.

She was careful to keep customers happy, but she knew all too well that compared to the young women with both arms, her service simply didn't meet their expectations.

"Oh right, bring me those three Frog." Li Ziran suddenly remembered the Fishman girl, wondering if she would wake up if soaked in hot water.

These pampered kids might actually like this kind of thing.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

The three Frog went back into the pond, but just like in the sleeping bag, they were still half-dead, except they weren't upside down.

I grabbed one at random, peeled back its belly, and found it still shriveled under its white skin, severely dehydrated. But why wasn't it absorbing water?

There is no solution.

However, the leather is quite fine; it's no wonder it comes from an aristocratic family.

He looked up at the Butterfly Girl staring straight at him, and seeing her strange, dark expression, he couldn't help but chuckle. He wondered if she thought he had a frog fetish.

"By the way, would you like an eye?" Li Ziran changed his tone and asked with a smile, "Do you have any savings?"

80+50

One hundred and thirty copper coins and 1.3 silver coins—I need to find a way to get them reimbursed.