The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 2301: Chapter 2301: We’re Not Short on Spirit Stones—Definitely Wealthy!

One million spirit stones for a room?

That’s really not cheap!

Luckily, Carson Flores had a hefty wallet and didn’t mind the cost. He took out the money and casually asked the middle-aged man, ”Hey man, have you bought yours? Want to join us?”

The middle-aged man was slightly surprised and quickly waved his hand, ”I’ve already bought mine. Just get yours, but if possible, try to get rooms nearby so we can look out for each other on the journey...”

The middle-aged man took out his ticket, blue in color, depicting a vast ocean with a large ship. Next to it was the cabin number.

Carson took the ticket and showed it to the young man to check the cabin number.

Soon, Carson got two tickets. Naturally, one for him and Selah Ellison, the other for Ben Singleton.

Though life inside the Ethereal Pagoda was peaceful, it was ultimately just a secluded world. After a while, they longed to experience the hustle and bustle of the human world, so everyone decided to take a ship as tourists to savor the experience.

Besides, didn’t this enthusiastic fellow say there were many high-class entertainment options on board? They had to see and enjoy them, right?

Spirit stones, Carson wasn’t lacking.

Throughout his journey, Carson had faced numerous formidable opponents. After defeating them, their wealth and possessions naturally became his spoils. These were powerful figures with substantial assets. Could Carson possibly be poor?

Not only was Carson not lacking spirit stones, but his Space Ring was also filled with various magical treasures, elixirs, Immortal Elixirs, and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. He was undoubtedly a wealthy tycoon.

Soon, Carson got the tickets and checked that his room was across from the middle-aged man’s.

”The ship departs at noon tomorrow. Please be on time; tickets will be void if missed.”

After leaving the ticket office, Carson laughed and said, ”Hey man, how should I address you, and which merchant guild did you mention?”

The middle-aged man introduced himself, ”Selric Roth, a businessperson who turned to commerce after failing in Immortal Cultivation. The guild I mentioned is the Mountain and Sea Alliance, a commercial alliance active near forces like the Mountain and Sea Sect. I’m just a small, inconspicuous member, trying to make a living.”

Carson chuckled, ”I’m Carson Flores, a Loose Cultivator. Not very powerful, but I enjoy wandering around to gain experience. This is my wife, Selah Ellison, and my friend, Ben Singleton. Roth, are you going to the North Sea for business?”

Selric Roth smiled, ”Yes, I trade in ores. I heard there’s an island in the North Sea where black gold mines were discovered. Their output is limited, and many Immortal Sects need this stuff. I’m planning to check it out, see if I can buy some, and then sell it in Eastern Radiance at a profit.”

Selric Roth laughed modestly, ”Though I have a small trading company known in the ore industry, I’m essentially just a middleman, buying low and selling high for a bit of profit.”

”Members of the alliance can buy high-class cabin tickets early. Even though the ticket price is the same, the expense is counted on me. In a way, I benefited from you all.”

Carson chuckled, ”How could that be? Without your guidance, Roth, we wouldn’t even know about this ship. We might have ended up buying a random Grade A ship and staying in the cabin for the entire voyage. We should be thanking you.”

Selric Roth laughed, ”As long as you don’t mind me taking advantage, that’s good. The ship departs tomorrow, and tonight we’ll still be in Hailing City. Let’s have a drink; it’s my treat as thanks.”

Carson didn’t refuse. After all, there was plenty of time on the ship, and there would be opportunities for reciprocation.

”The ship leaves tomorrow, so what brings you to the dock today, Roth?”

Selric Roth smiled, ”I had a batch of ores being shipped out, so I came to check.”

As a member of the alliance dealing in North Sea trade, Roth naturally was quite familiar with the North Sea. Carson didn’t mind chatting more to gain some insights into the North Sea’s situation in advance.

The more info, the better.

After wandering around the docks for a while, they returned to the city. Selric Roth hosted Carson and the others at a top-tier restaurant.

After a few drinks, the atmosphere turned lively.

Carson laughed, ”Roth, at the dock, we didn’t do anything special. How did you know we’d buy tickets for the Ocean King?”

Selric Roth laughed, ”Doing business, it’s about harmony and wealth. When you’re away from home, having more friends means more paths. Just a few words to help you, if possible, it’s good; if not, it doesn’t hurt, right?”

Selric Roth raised his glass to clink with Carson’s, ”I’m a businessman. Having a good eye for people is important. Although you three seemed like newcomers, I could tell you weren’t ordinary cultivators. Making friends might help if I ever need something and can call on the friendship.”

Carson laughed, ”Well, you might have misjudged, Roth. Although our skill is passable, if something happens in the Endless Sea and the guards can’t handle it, I’m pretty much waiting for death...”