Chapter 55: Xuanyu City (2)
“How’s this one?”
“It’s good...”
“Then, how about this?”
“It’s good too!”
“Hmm~ I think I will take this one too,” Kaidi said thoughtfully as she dumped the white one piece on a table.
Shen rubbed his head as he painfully looked back. The table filled with white, black and green colored dresses. While some were simple and plain, most were filled with intricate design. From the pile of clothing, it was easy to estimate, there were at least fifty dresses.
While he didn’t mind her buying all the clothing in this store, his mental state was reaching the limit. Every time Kaidi took a dress, she would ask Shen’s opinion. It wasn't surprising that no matter what she wore, she looked gorgeous. Like a saying, beautiful women look beautiful in whatever they wear. While Shen was happy to help her and even give his opinion, after fiftieth time he started to feel something wrong and after hundredth time, he understood his situation. Finally, he couldn’t take it anymore...
“Kitty, do you think we are done here?” said Shen.
“Yup, halfway done...” Kaidi didn’t notice Shen’s weird mood as she casually said.
“How about doin-”
“...that dress,” she pointed towards a golden color dress. It was in a corner of the hall. She ran towards it as she looked at it from every direction.
Shen followed her, the dress was indeed pretty... at least for this world. The designs of this world were lacking hugely compared to his previous world but this work at least passed satisfied mark from him. Too bad, it was a little big for Kaidi.
It made him remember about the Golden Extract Essence and how he met with Kaidi. The hazy figure of the beautiful golden woman he saw that time still didn’t leave his mind. It was only for an instant and he couldn’t even get a clear view. He just passed it off as his imagination or soul of the one who sealed Kaidi.
“It’s indeed good but it’s big for you,” said Shen as he truly felt it was a pity.
“I want it!”
“You sure? While it's great-”
“Yes!”
“Ok,” sighed Shen as he didn’t argue with her.
“Young Master, this dress is a bit...” the manager of the pavilion, Ling Pau, wished to say something but looked hesitant.
“Just say it clearly.” Shen disliked beating around the bust as he coldly said.
“The thing is, this dress is priced hugely. Even when it’s the best product we have it’s still placed in this place. We can’t sell it so it's arranged to be returned in another six months.” Ling Pau finished in one breath. She didn’t have the professional expression on her face anymore and looked pitiful.
“How much?”
“It is 5000 taels.”
“Ok, pack it with the others.”
“Yes, I know it’s indeed too pricey that’s why it’s arranged to be returned. I should have placed it inside the storage... ” Ling Pu in disbelief what she heard, asked again, “I’m sorry, can you say again?”
“Yeah, pack it with the others and give me the bill,” said Shen as a matter of fact.
“Y-yes.” the manager hurried away, she couldn’t help but smile sweetly. It was after all a matter of five thousand taels! Since she sold it that means she will get at least 500 tales of commission. She could live lavishly with that amount for a few years.
“Is 5000 taels a lot?” Kaidi curiously asked Shen.
“It’s not.” Shen looked at her with a questioning gaze.
“She looked really happy when you said you are buying it.”
“It’s just we are in a different world. Five thousand taels are nothing to me but it can’t be said for an average person. With that amount a family can live lavishly for a few generations but I can’t buy even a single cultivation material and sometimes money is useless in this world.” explained Shen.
Kaidi looked at the dress with amazement. Just the price of this dress was enough for a few generations to live. The dresses from her era were quite different from now. They were simple and plain in looking but comfortable. While the dresses in front her was gorgeous. Not to mention it matches with her size when she was in her original state.
Soon the manager returned with a girl, as she ordered her to pack the dresses. It didn’t take long before they were completely packed in a mountain.
“How much.” Shen stared at the manager, he wanted to get out before Kaidi starts picking dress again. He doubts she will find anything that fits her size but it would be tragic if she decided to keep some ‘insurance’ for the future.
“I-its 5624 taels but you can pay 5600 taels.” Ling Pau flashed a professional smile but Shen could see her smile turned into that of joy.
Shen took out a pouch from out of nowhere and gave it to her. Ling Pau mechanically brought her palms to take the pouch. She couldn’t figure out where this pouch came from. The next thing completely blew her mind. The mountain of bags disappeared in front of her like it never existed in this place.
Shen didn’t bother hiding his interspatial sachet. Although it was rare to see them in cities like Hundred Miles City, the Xuanyu City was larger and he even detected some Xiantian in this city. Even if it's rare, it’s not a top class item. Besides, he didn’t want to bother with such a huge load of bags.
Ling Pau gulped. Just what was that? Magic? There’s nothing such as magic in this world. They were cultivators! On top of that, they had something capable of disappearing items without any detection. They could just take whatever they wanted and get out of here, no one would notice right away. By then they would have already gone far. Who knows they might have already helped themselves.
After that, the duo left the Ling Pavilion. The Ling Pavilion was the best clothware in the Xuanyu city and only the big families used this store. While they rarely sold anything, three sells in a month were enough for them. Such a big sell was the profit of a few years.
Breaking from her trance she noticed the girl near was equally stupefied, if not more.
“Go and inform others that everyone will receive fifty silvers of bonus this month. If the sell next month is good enough, they will get another,” she ordered the girl as she headed outside from the backdoor of the Pavilion.
...
By the time Shen and Kaidi left the Pavilion, it was already dark outside. He wanted to go try different things inside the Xuanyu city but he didn’t expect they will spend the whole day inside the Ling Pavilion.
But he gained some good information in this night market. The pillar of light released by the Space Stone caused a huge commotion among the cultivators. They deduced an appearance of a divine treasure and most experts were already after it. Even some rogue cultivators went to try their luck. If Shen didn’t know any better, he would have already joined the fray.
Aside from that, he found his current location. The Xuanyu city was the border between Chenggong Country and Zheng Country. Just after crossing two countries was the Zheng and Cang Lang Countries, respectively. Even with the black bird’s help, he would need at least another one and half a month to reach the Cang Lang country.
“Hey Shen, what’s that?” suddenly Kaidi pointed at a stall.
“Ah, they are Egg Fried Rice. Wanna try?” on Shen’s inquiry, Kaidi replied with two quick nods.
Shen smiled as he got three for each. Paying the vendor, they kept checking out the other stalls.
“How is it? Good?”
“Mmm. You can make them better?”
“Eh, I think? Why do you ask?”
“Why not make them?”
“Mmm, I guess. I never made them after you joined, huh?” Shen said as he finished the last piece of rice balls.
“Yeah.” Kaidi also finished her last piece of the rice ball.
Shen took hold of Kaidi’s hand. Their gaze met, they eyed each other with meaning, disregarding the crowdy street.
“Hey, you will be with me from now on. You’ll see things you never did. Experience journies that you didn't even have in your wildest dreams. Eat things you thought couldn't exist. For now, let’s try everything in this street.”
“Pfft. You made that grand speech just to say that?” not able to suppress her laughter, Kaidi’s laughed out. Her clear laughter was like a sweet melody in the crowdy street.
Shen averted his eyes as he looked away, “Eh, I thought it would be plain to say it...”
“I don’t dislike it.”
“What-?”
Shen was surprised when he turned to Kaidi again. She already closed in the small distance between them. Her dainty hands already on his shoulder as they slowly made their way to his neck.
Her face growing bigger every second. As if she was an enchantress and Shen couldn’t resist by any means. No! It’s not that he couldn’t, he didn’t want to resist her!
Under the hood, her golden eyes glowed brightly. The moonlight illuminated her face, she was like a golden moon goddess. They were two inches away from each other. Both of their lips opened... The onlookers were completely silent. Most couldn’t see the girls face but whoever could, they only thought they were a couple made up by heavens!
“Hah- Hahahahaha!” loud arrogant laughter rang on the whole quiet street.
Both Shen and Kaidi frowned deeply.
“I thought where I would find you two thiev-”
Bammm!
Before he could finish his word he was sent flying at a stall. Breaking through it, he hit the wall and fell on the floor. The wall only had one or two small cracks and a few drops of blood splattered on it.
The rude guy on the floor, with no signs of movement.
In the place where the poor guy was, stood a small figure. She was hidden by the mass with a dark hooded cloak. Her eyes glowed bright gold but rather than an enchantress, she looked cold and emotionless.
The Princess had a soft spot...