On the other side.
After exchanging currency and purchasing the necessary supplies for his journey, Luo Ge set off for the port.
The port is not far from the Adventurers' Guild; it's a 15-minute walk along the coastline.
Along the way, you can see many boats of different sizes docked at the pier, including fishing boats, merchant ships, and large sailing ships that specialize in long-distance ocean routes.
The sea breeze made the canvas flutter loudly, and the ropes on the mast hummed softly in the wind.
Occasionally, seagulls would swoop overhead, their cries sharp and drawn-out.
Luo Ge bought two tickets at the ticket window at the bow of the ship; they would depart around tomorrow morning.
The boat ticket was surprisingly cheap, costing only five iron coins.
The total price of the two tickets is only ten iron coins, which is equivalent to one green ore coin.
If converted to Asura's monetary system, one green coin would be equivalent to only one large copper coin.
This is why Luo Ge felt it was cheap.
You should know that when Lilia and Roxy were tutors in their own homes, they earned five silver coins a month, which could be exchanged for 50 large copper coins.
He thought he lived in the countryside and was at most middle class, but after going out for a walk... Luo Ge was shocked to discover something.
The rich second generation is actually me?!
In this other world, a family that can afford both maids and tutors would certainly be considered a minor noble family.
While not as extravagant as those wealthy nobles, it was more than enough, neither the rich nor the poor.
However, Luo Ge was very curious about one thing... that is, Paul, a person who had run away from home for many years and completely lost contact with his family.
His job was just a rural village knight-errant, and his monthly income wasn't high. Where the hell did all this money come from?
However, while Luo Ge was curious, he didn't think much of it, only that he would definitely ask Paul about it when he had the chance to see him in the future.
After buying his ticket, Luo Ge went back.
Just as he arrived at the hotel entrance and was about to go upstairs, he bumped into a woman in the stairwell.
The two exchanged a glance.
In the cramped stairwell, their eyes met, and the air seemed to freeze for a moment.
The stairwell was already narrow, and when two people stood facing each other, they could almost hear each other's heartbeats and breathing.
Luo Ge recognized the woman standing in the stairwell.
It was the Long-Ear Race elf girl I met at the Adventurers' Guild.
I never expected to run into her here again?
The moment the elven girl saw Luo Ge, her eyes lit up, and a charming smile curved her lips, "Hello, young man, we meet again. What a coincidence!"
"You investigated me?"
"Or... are you specifically following me?" Luo Ge's eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of wariness creeping into his tone.
His right hand hung silently at his side, ready to reach for the Phoenix Elegant Dragon Sword at his waist at any moment, prepared to strike.
The other person was about to come up when they suddenly stopped and said, "Hey buddy, don't have that cold face. Is it possible... I actually live here too? I live on the second floor."
To prove she wasn't lying, Elinalise even took out her room key and waved it in front of Luo Ge.
The metal key twirled between her fingers, making a crisp clinking sound, and her eyes held a hint of inexplicable provocation.
Suddenly, as if he had just realized something, Luo Ge blurted out, "Wait, wait a minute, you? You're the woman upstairs last night?"
Elinalise realized what was happening, and instead of being embarrassed, she readily admitted, "Oh, so you live downstairs. I'm so sorry, did I disturb you last night?"
No, not at all...
Under such high pressure, Luo Ge had long since developed a state of perfect tranquility.
Even though the elven girl in front of him was the most beautiful elven girl he had ever seen, in Luo Ge's heart, she was really... just so-so.
With no woman in his heart, drawing his sword naturally makes him a god!
This has always been Luo Ge's life motto, guiding him to constantly grow stronger.
Even though Roxy held a special place in his heart, Luo Ge only treated her as his beloved teacher.
By the way... women only affect how quickly each man draws his sword.
Seeing that Luo Ge was completely oblivious to her charm, Elinalise was speechless.
So far... she's seduced so many people, and very few can resist her charm, unlike Luo Ge who is completely unresponsive.
This was the first time Elinalise Elinalise competitive spirit.
As the boy gradually overlapped with a figure from the depths of her memory, Elinalise didn't intend to let it go easily; she was determined to eat him tonight.
"Brother."
She took a step forward, lowered her voice, and her breath almost brushed against Luo Ge's ear, "There's no one in my room. My other two friends have already gone out and won't be back tonight. I'm all alone now."
"The night is so long... Don't you feel lonely all by yourself? Would you like to come to my room for a while?"
"Not interested."
Luo Ge refused without hesitation.
Just as Luo Ge was about to shake off the woman and return to his room, Elinalise suddenly and persistently chased after him.
Then he stood in front of Luo Ge, spreading his arms to block the stairs.
"Don't rush off."
"Hey bro... I'll pay you, okay?"
With that, Elinalise simply stopped pretending to be a lady.
Um.
They're not even going to act anymore; they're just putting up prices outright.
"... If you spend one night with me, um, these ten silver coins are yours."
"Ten silver coins?"
Luo Ge paused, then frowned and looked at the other man with a disdainful and contemptuous gaze. "Who do you think you are? Do you think I'm the kind of man who only cares about money?"
"You think you can make me abandon my dignity for a mere ten silver coins? Ha! Ridiculous, utterly ridiculous!"
Elinalise was also taken aback by the other party's unyielding spirit.
"Okay, very good."
Elinalise was truly intrigued, and Luo Ge's rejection did not deter her from giving up easily.
This rejection, however, stirred up the most primal desires in Elinalise's heart.
She simply pulled out ten gold coins with her hand, and with a wave of her hand, the glittering coins piled up in her palm.
"Silver coins won't do, how about gold coins?"
"If you save every penny, these gold coins will be enough for you to live a life of comfort and ease."
"Gold??"
When Luo Ge saw the gold coins gleaming, he was momentarily stunned.
That was a bit unexpected.
This person is actually a rich woman?
It's important to understand that ten gold coins are no small sum; in any country on the mainland, this amount would be a huge fortune.
10 gold coins are equal to 100 silver coins, 1000 large copper coins are equivalent to the value of 1000 green ore coins.
To be honest... this already exceeds Luo Ge's current total net worth.
However, the Long-Ear Race elf girl in front of him didn't even blink before tossing him out.
It was as if these gold coins were nothing more than pebbles on the roadside in her eyes, and money was nothing more than a string of numbers.
Her face clearly screamed, "I'm not short of money."
Even so, Luo Ge remained steadfast in his principles; for him, some things were more important than money.
"A scholar can be killed but not humiliated."
"Miss, I don't know what you see in me, but money is nothing but dirt to me."
"Hateful!"
"Don't try to buy my dignity with money. I will never sell my soul or body. Let me tell you, money isn't everything!!!"
"I see."
Just when Luo Ge thought the other party would give up, Elinalise's lips curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.
She continued to raise the price, "How about exchanging magic crystals?"
Suddenly, she pulled out a magic crystal from somewhere. It was the size of a fist, glowing green and radiating a hazy magical aura.
Without a doubt.
This is a true magical crystal.
Upon seeing this, Luo Ge felt a chill run down his spine.
Magic Crystal?
If gold coins are already the highest form of currency, then magic crystals are an even rarer commodity.
Although it is not currency, it can be exchanged for currency in any country, and the supply cannot meet the demand.
An ordinary magic crystal can be exchanged for ten gold coins, while a magic crystal of extremely high purity like the one in front of us can undoubtedly be exchanged for at least a hundred gold coins.
Who exactly is this Long-Ear Race elf girl before me?
How could they be so generous?
Luo Ge was shocked.
He couldn't help but glance at the magic crystal a couple more times; the green light reflected in his pupils looked like two dancing stars.
He swallowed hard. "... Spend one night with you, really... really I can get this much money?"
"Really? I wouldn't lie, especially not to a boy like you."
As she spoke, Elinalise even deliberately waved the magic crystal in front of Luo Ge.
A green light traced an arc in the dimly lit stairwell.
"How about it?"
"Hey buddy, wanna go?"
"Afterwards... I can pay extra."
"Add more money?"
You have a good eye for people.
Luo Ge's eyes lit up, and he agreed without hesitation.
Although he really wanted to stick to his principles, there was nothing he could do; the other party was offering far too much.
One night?
To receive such an exorbitant reward was so great that even the Sword King Luo Ge couldn't resist selling his dignity and soul.
In the face of absolute wealth, what do dignity and the soul matter?
He silently comforted himself, saying that this was called strategic compromise, and that a true man knows when to yield and when to stand firm.
Just once, just once.
It's just for one night, it's not like I'll lose anything.
Besides, that magic crystal is so pure, it could be exchanged for at least a hundred gold coins on the market. With that money, I won't have to worry about the travel expenses to the Demon Continent.
Seeing Luo Ge nod, Elinalise's lips curled up slightly, revealing an expression that said, "Men are nothing special."
This kind of naive young boy is the easiest for Elinalise to handle.
"Brother."
"My name is Elinalise, what's your name?"
Elinalise took the initiative to come up and took Luo Ge's arm, indicating that she would lead him towards the second floor.
Luo Ge took a deep breath and uttered the words with practiced ease. "My name is Nanahoshi."