Chapter 38: Strolling the Streets

Old Xie knew what was going on as soon as he saw it, so he asked with a smile, “What? No money to spend?”

“Yes!” Chris Chen said helplessly, “Young Master, you really shouldn’t have refused the Old Master. We have almost no money now, not even enough to custom-make a Magic Robe for you.”

“Hehe, that’s simple!” Old Xie said with a smile, then stood up and said, “Follow me!”

“Where to?” Chris Chen asked in confusion.

“Let’s go out for a walk!” Old Xie laughed, “I want to go to the busiest commercial district!” After saying that, he walked straight out.

Chris Chen hurriedly followed and said, “Young Master, the commercial district is too big. Where exactly do you want to go?”

“What is there?” Old Xie asked as he walked.

“There are places selling high-end artworks, places buying weapon s and Armor, places selling Magic Item materials, and also the largest hotels, the best theaters, auction houses, the Slave Market, and so on,” Chris Chen said. “Just these places alone take up one or two streets each. We can’t finish visiting them all in a day!”

“Mm, is that so?” Old Xie thought for a moment and said, “Then let’s go see the place that sells Magic Item materials!”

“Yes, Young Master!” Chris Chen nodded and said, “I will call a carriage for you.”

“No!” Old Xie hurriedly stopped him, “We will just walk there. Don’t use the carriage from the residence.”

“Ah?” Chris Chen immediately said in surprise, “But that place is very far? I don’t matter, but Young Master, you will be exhausted!”

“Cut the nonsense!” Old Xie rolled his eyes at him and said proudly, “Even if it tires a horse to death, it won’t tire me. Don’t worry!”

“Th-then alright!” Chris Chen had no choice but to take Old Xie on the road like this.

Walking on the streets of the Imperial Capital, looking at the bustling crowds coming and going, Old Xie finally felt the sensation of living a new life. While admiring the unique architecture here and searching everywhere for beauties that caught his eye, Old Xie felt as if he had returned to the past, when he first came to the West. At that time, he was just like now, like a country bumpkin entering the city, particularly interested in all the novel things.

As the saying goes, good news puts one in high spirits. In his excited mood, Old Xie unknowingly walked for over an hour. After turning a corner, Chris Chen pointed to a street and smiled at him, “Young Master, this street is the most famous place in the Royal Capital for specializing in Magic Items and materials. Don’t look at how there aren’t many people, but those coming and going are either high-ranking Nobles or Senior Mages. Ordinary people are not allowed in. Even low-level Mages and ordinary rich people can only buy things on the adjacent magic material shop street.”

“Is that so? Will there be fakes?” Old Xie said as he looked around, discovering that this place was indeed different. Even the green bricks on the ground were neatly arranged and patterned. The storefronts of each shop were made extremely exquisitely, clearly high-end boutique shops at first glance.

“Impossible!” Chris Chen immediately said, “The shops here have a history of over a hundred years. There definitely won’t be fakes. By the way, Young Master, our Steven Family also has two shops here. The manager should recognize you. Do you want to go take a look at ours?” Obviously, he wanted to get some benefits here.

Old Xie shook his head directly and said, “No, let’s go to the biggest and most luxurious one!”

“Oh~” Chris Chen was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly, “Young Master, we only have 87 and a half Gold Coins on us. This was left from your frugal living. But here, even in the worst shop, I’m afraid this amount of money isn’t even enough to qualify to enter?”

“What is there to be afraid of?” Old Xie said impatiently, “Let’s take a look today. If the things are good, I naturally have the money to buy them. Do you really think I’m a pauper?”

“Ah, did the Old Master give you a sum of money?” Chris Chen immediately asked in surprise.

“Cut the nonsense, lead the way quickly!” Old Xie was too lazy to explain to him and directly ordered.

“Yes, yes!” Chris Chen immediately said excitedly, “Please come this way. There are three largest magic shops on this street. One belongs to our family, one to the Hercules Family, and one to the Augustus Family! However, I still hope you can go to our family’s shop. At least we can spend less money; they wouldn’t dare to haggle with you.”

“I said I’m not going to the Steven Family’s!” Old Xie said impatiently, “Then let’s go to the Augustus Family’s first!”

“That won’t do!” Chris Chen hurriedly said, “The Augustus Family and our Steven Family are rivals. If they knew you were buying things at their place, the Old Master would definitely be furious! If you really don’t want to go to your own family’s shop, you should go to the Hercules Family’s shop!”

“I just want to go to the Augustus Family’s shop!” Old Xie glared at Chris Chen, then warned, “Remember, no matter what, don’t reveal my or your identity later, understand?”

“Yes!” Although Chris Chen didn’t understand, he could only nod.

Old Xie was still worried and asked, “By the way, do the people in the Augustus Family’s shop recognize you and me?”

“Definitely not!” Chris Chen immediately said with certainty, “We have never spent money in such a high-class place before. In the past, you and I went to the ordinary shops next door to buy the things we needed!”

“Hehe!” Old Xie laughed wickedly, “That would be best! Let’s go, lead the way!”

“Yes!” Chris Chen dared not say more and hurriedly led the way, soon bringing Old Xie to a grand gate.

This was a tall four-story building. The outside pillars, beams, and door frames were all carved with exquisite sculptures, including Angels, Demons, and various lifelike Magical Beasts. It was truly magnificent. Just this building, counting the land, I’m afraid it couldn’t be bought without tens of thousands of Gold Coins.

Old Xie’s eyes lit up after seeing it. Without wasting words, he walked in somewhat impatiently. Entering the hall, Old Xie discovered that the decoration inside was even more luxurious. The floor was made of polished wood that shone with luster. Two rows of luxurious leather sofas were situated on both sides. In the middle of the hall, there was a magic fountain. The fine streams it sprayed were crystal clear, forming a faint water mist. This not only Purification the air but also made the entire room extremely cool, completely isolating the heat from outside. It gave people a comfortable feeling as soon as they entered.

Old Xie’s physical constitution was too good; he was basically immune to heat and cold, but he still enjoyed the fresh atmosphere of this room very much. However, his good mood didn’t last long before it was interrupted by an Attendant.

“Sir, do you have an appointment?” a very neatly dressed Attendant walked over and asked.

“No!” Old Xie said indifferently, “I’m just here to look!”

“Ha!” That Attendant immediately revealed a disdainful sneer, then said, “Then I’m very sorry. Our things here are very expensive, and we only accept reservation services from distinguished guests.” As he spoke, he made a gesture inviting Old Xie to leave.

“Damn it!” Chris Chen was angry as soon as he heard this and immediately couldn’t help but say, “Do you know~” He obviously wanted to ask, ‘Do you know who our Young Master is?’

But Old Xie didn’t want Chris Chen to say it, so he frowned and immediately stopped the angry Old Steward, then sneered, “Let’s go!” After saying that, he turned his head and walked out.