I Become a Landlady in the Game World
Chapter 195 - 118: The True Magic World

Chapter 195: Chapter 118: The True Magic World

Before their arrival, they had already learned from Ellis that Bengela Town was a thriving place, and they had made their preparations accordingly.

Moreover, having experienced the dazzling nightlife in Blue Star City, no matter how prosperous a small town might be, it was unlikely to overwhelm them excessively.

They felt a strong sense of pride in the changes now happening in Hope Village, as they had witnessed its most destitute moments and watched it build itself up bit by bit.

But at this moment, they were genuinely astonished because the prosperity of Bengela Town was somewhat unique.

In front of the entire town of Bengela was a huge square.

The square was paved with stone slabs, and right in the center stood a humanoid statue holding up a torch, which was crowned with a large raw stone.

The square itself was not the most extraordinary thing, but rather the various Flying Magical Beasts flying above it, some of which even had frames attached to them.

For Zhou Bai and his companions, who had received a scientific education, this sight was truly not just a little shocking.

Of course, everything they were now experiencing was unscientific to begin with.

It was only now that they truly understood what was meant by the Magic World.

Furthermore, there were various Mercenary Groups on either side of the square, setting up market stalls and selling a wide array of items. The most eye-catching were the stalls selling whole Demon Beasts, which were clearly used as either means of transportation or as combat partners. To them, the beasts seemed to be of boss Level, which clearly highlighted the substantial power disparity between them.

Maria and her team noticed the astonishment of Zhou Bai and his group, assuming they were simply attracted by the prosperity of Bengela Town because they came from a smaller territory.

With a smile, Maria said directly, "It costs very little to sell goods outside here, so many Mercenary Groups prefer to sell their items before entering the market. You too can set up a stall on the square up ahead."

Zhou Bai and the others were brought back to their senses upon hearing this.

Embarrassed by how shocked they had been a moment ago but relieved that Maria was decent enough not to make fun of their inexperience, he said sincerely, "Thank you. Go ahead with your business; there’s no need to worry about us—we’ll just look around on our own."

"Alright, then we’ll get busy! If you encounter any issues in the territory, you can have someone find the Kara Mercenary Group. Also, our Mercenary Group has a stall up front, with a flag that matches the one on our Beast Cart. That’s our trademark," Maria said, a hint of pride in her voice.

Clearly, Maria’s Kara Mercenary Group held a certain level of power in Bengela Town.

The reason she left them with that comment was seeing the market potential for goods from Hope Village.

In other slightly smaller territories, it would be impossible to sell such luxuries at a high price, but in Bengela Town, many people are willing to spend money on a good meal!

And the reason she didn’t ask about their destination was that such a large group would be easy to find in Bengela Town.

"Understood," Zhou Bai nodded in agreement.

With the information about Bengela Town that Maria had shared along the way, they now had a basic understanding of the place.

Indeed, they preferred to move freely on their own.

Seeing this, Maria looked back at her own team, called out loudly, "Let’s go!"

Then she led the team down the avenue toward the square.

No sooner had they set foot on the square than many people crowded around, eyes gleaming at the sight of the Golden Peng perched on their Beast Cart.

Watching this scene, Zhou Bai looked at his entire team and cleared his throat, saying, "Let’s get going as well! First, let’s find a place to settle down, and then everyone can move freely."

"Okay," Zhong Yongnian and the others responded eagerly.

Following suit, they too made their way toward the central avenue left clear in the middle of the square.

Their large group of over two hundred people instantly drew the attention of many onlookers.

Not only was the size of the group noteworthy, but amid them, they saw the figures of Beastman guards.

Beastman guards—those who could afford them were definitely not ordinary people. Plus, they noticed other professionals, albeit of lower Levels, among the group, which added up to a significant force.

If such a group hailed from Bengela Town, people would have known about them, which meant they must be outsiders.

Those coming from other territories surely had special products, and novel goods were always captivating.

Promptly, quite a few people approached them.

"Where are you folks from?"

"Do you need a guide?"

"Do you need to buy any goods you fancy?"

"Or perhaps you’re looking to sell something exotic?"

"..."

Different people asked one after another, their attitudes extremely enthusiastic, with a large part directed at Zhou Bai. It was quite obvious they had noticed the beastman guarding by Zhou Bai’s side and evidently thought Zhou Bai’s identity was no simple matter.

"We’re a merchant team from Hope Village here to sell some specialties of Hope Village. Nothing special, just some food. We’re not in a hurry, right now we plan to find a place to settle down first," Zhou Bai said directly.

Upon hearing what Zhou Bai said, the people from several hotels who had come to attract customers lit up and quickly spoke up.

"Come to our Isabella Inn! It’s the best hotel in Bengala Town."

"Our Hosens Inn isn’t bad, either."

"How can your prices and goods compare to ours at Pasi Hotel!"

"..."

Everyone started arguing immediately.

For a group of more than two hundred people, if they could attract them to their hotels, they could earn quite a bonus.

Zhou Bai, listening to others not refuting Isabella Inn’s claim of being the best, had a good idea in his mind and directly addressed the guide from the Isabella Inn, "Lead me to your hotel, then!"

As the Village Chief of Hope Village, her being here was representative enough, and it was better to stay somewhere decent, to save face for Hope Village and at the same time support the prestige of their own team.

Only by showing their real strength could they avoid being bullied.

The guide from Isabella Inn immediately became excited, and with great eagerness said to Zhou Bai, "This way, please!"

Zhou Bai nodded and followed, but after a few steps, she paused and turned to look at Zhong Yongnian and the others behind her, "Although we all represent our territories, you don’t need to follow me to the Isabella Inn. If there are any issues, you can find me there."

Zhong Yongnian and the others understood the reasons for Zhou Bai’s actions and amiably agreed, "Alright."

The other guides heard this and were once again invigorated.

Even if they couldn’t take the whole pie, a slice was still good!

Immediately, they set their sights on Zhong Yongnian and the others, who were clearly the leading figures of the group.

As the guides led the way, Zhong Yongnian, Yun Juncai, and others from the group greeted the merchants who had gathered around them, then took out an Orange Backpack and, from it, took out portions of jerky wrapped in leaves.

"Here are some specialties from Hope Village for everyone to try," Zhong Yongnian said warmly as he handed them out.

Who doesn’t love free stuff? Many people instantly accepted them.

Along the way, Zhong Yongnian continued to walk and distribute.

Even some people who had shown no interest in their team came over to get a share.

The team stopped to distribute at the city gates, and that was when Zhong Yongnian stopped.

Zhou Bai watched this scene with a faint smile in her eyes.

The wolves are easy to trap if you’re willing to give up a child.

Zhong Yongnian was indeed a great businessman.

Following that, upon seeing the formidable city gates of Bengala Town, which were a lot more magnificent than those of Hope Village, Zhou Bai took a deep breath and stepped in.

Right after, she received a message from the system.

["Dear Hope Village Chief, welcome to Bengala Town. You need to pay 1 silver coin/day."]

One silver coin!

As Zhou Bai paid the money, only one thought remained in her mind.

Envy and jealousy ah!

When could Hope Village also collect such a substantial amount of money?

Thinking this, she walked on, and only after passing through the long corridor of the city gate did they truly see the inside of Bengala Town.