Let’s Squander A Billion First!

Chapter 628 -628: The Priestess’s Charms (4)

Chapter 628 -628: The Priestess’s Charms (4)

The original owner had never seen the world outside after leaving that small mountain village and arriving at the Ye Family.

When Ye Shuliang took her away this time, she didn’t know exactly from where they set off.

The only impression in the original owner’s memory was Penghua City.

But…

She didn’t know how to get there.

Chuzheng expressionlessly turned back, “You’re going to Penghua City?”

The young master’s face instantly brightened, and his little head bobbed vigorously, “Yes.”

“Do you know how to get there?”

“…”

The young master fell silent.

Chuzheng: “…”

The young master: “…”

The two stood on the street staring at each other.

“Ah! We can hire someone from the Magic Mercenary Guild,” the young master’s eyes sparkled with an idea, “I have money. Miss, why don’t we travel together?”

–

The Magic Mercenary Guild was an officially recognized band of mercenaries.

Here one could take on missions as well as issue them.

Escort missions were the most common.

However, at their current location, which was a small town, the Magic Mercenary Guild was short on manpower, and for the time being, no one was taking on this mission.

“It’s really not a problem of Gold Coins, you two see, we don’t have enough people right now, no one’s taking the mission,” the person in charge of the Mercenary Guild said with a worried frown.

It made him anxious not being able to earn the money.

Fu Yu fiddled with the table, “Is there really not a single person available? We just need someone to show us the way.”

“No, there really isn’t,” the person in charge shook his head, “Recently there’s been a high-ranking individual in this area, and all our people have been called over to Maoling City, there’s really no one here to take on missions.”

Fu Yu had also heard about the situation in Maoling City.

He had heard that the city had been slaughtered.

It was very gruesome.

It was normal for a high-ranking individual from the Magic Empire to come over for an inspection.

“But why the Guild’s people?” Fu Yu didn’t understand.

“Ah, that high-ranking individual’s Demonic Beasts went missing, and everyone has gone searching,” the person in charge sighed, “It’s such a mess… If you really need someone, just wait here. If someone becomes available, I’ll allocate them to you first.”

Swoosh…

Gold Coins clinked and piled up on the table.

Both the person in charge and Fu Yu turned their gaze to the girl who was pouring out the Gold Coins.

She tossed the unfilled gold-embroidered bag onto the table: “People, now, find them for me.”

Person in charge: “…”

Fu Yu: “…” My family is very rich, but they won’t let me spend money like this! All these Gold Coins, that’s enough to issue a class-A mission!! This kind of task, leading the way, at most counts as a class-D mission.

“Miss, isn’t this a bit wasteful?” Fu Yu whispered to Chuzheng, “We don’t need that much.”

“There’s money.” Wasting is good, how else will I squander the family fortune?!

“Please wait a moment, sirs, I’ll think of a solution immediately!!” The person in charge hastily scooped up the Gold Coins.

“It’s not…”

Fu Yu hadn’t finished speaking when the person in charge walked away, leaving only his back.

Fu Yu: “…” Didn’t he just confidently declare there was no solution? Does he look down on the Gold Coins I offered?

Young Master Fu Yu was unhappy; he was also very wealthy.

–

The person in charge didn’t know how it would be resolved, but in less than the time it took an incense stick to burn, he brought someone along.

“My lords, Ah Da is the best in our area at finding his way. He has been to Penghua City many times and guarantees he can lead you there.”

The young master sized up the man, skeptical, “You didn’t just find someone from the town, did you?”

The person in charge chuckled, “Aren’t the two of you just looking for someone to show the way? Ah Da definitely knows the path, rest assured; it’s just that we’d trouble you both to protect Ah Da along the way, as his magic skills aren’t that high.”

Young Master Fu Yu frowned, “I…”

“Deal.” Chuzheng, fearless as ever, accepted immediately.

She wasn’t looking for a fighter.

As long as he could lead the way, that was enough.

The person in charge immediately pushed Ah Da towards them with a beaming smile.

Ah Da smiled naively and said nothing.

It wasn’t until they left the Magic Mercenary Guild that Ah Da scratched his head, “Are your excellencies headed to Penghua City?”

“Yes.” Young Master Fu Yu was not too pleased, feeling like he had been tricked by the person in charge, even though it wasn’t his Gold Coin. He was still unhappy; why did these people have to be so bad?

“Penghua City is the imperial capital. There are direct Magic Arrays to it from all the major cities. Why didn’t you go to a larger city and use a Magic Array to get there?” Ah Da seemed puzzled.

Chuzheng: “…” She didn’t know.

Fu Yu: “…” He didn’t know either ×1.

–

Who is Fu Yu?

It’s said his family is extraordinarily wealthy, something that’s hinted at in his very name.

Surname Fu, given name Yu.

Fu Yu, wealthy and prosperous.

How could he be anything else?

Just having run away from home, Chuzheng saw him as a pampered, sheltered young master unfamiliar with the ways of the world.

Ah Da’s excessive honesty led to Fu Yu wanting to go back and settle accounts with the Mercenary Guild.

But Chuzheng had no such intention.

As a person,

You shouldn’t be too nitpicky; strive to be a magnanimous and virtuous individual.

[…] If it weren’t for this mission of squandering, you would probably be twisting someone’s head off to use as a stool by now.

In the end, Fu Yu didn’t go back… Without Chuzheng’s support, he lacked the confidence.

Of course, Chuzheng couldn’t admit that she didn’t know about the existence of Magic Arrays.

She claimed with dignity that she didn’t want to travel via Magic Array.

Fu Yu actually did want to travel via Magic Array, but glancing at Chuzheng, he ultimately decided to follow her.

He always felt the outside world was so dangerous.

He didn’t know anyone on his own.

And though he had just met Chuzheng, she was formidable! It was safer to follow her!

Ah Da, not giving it much thought, went home to pack, then led them out of the town and towards Penghua City.

If Chuzheng knew how far they were from Penghua City, she guessed… she probably still wouldn’t have traveled via Magic Array.

Can big shots afford to lose face?

No!

–

This world has but one Empire.

It has royalty, but the royal family isn’t the sole sovereign.

Besides, there are the Temple of Light, the Magic Mercenary Guild, the Magic Association, and the Magic Academy.

The Temple of Light is mysterious, and its people appear only during significant events.

The Magic Mercenary Guild is vast and powerful.

The Magic Association focuses on magic research, filled with academic mavens.

The Magic Academy cultivates the younger generation, with many magical luminaries emerging from its ranks.

As for the royal family, perhaps due to bloodline concerns, they seem more prestigious. This is what they call being born with a silver spoon.

Of course, the royal family also has powerful magicians; otherwise, they wouldn’t be able to secure their position.

All five forces have a say.

Most of the time, the royal family takes charge, with the other four forces refraining from interference.

But when a truly significant matter arises, it is no longer solely up to the royal family; especially at those times, the Temple of Light is the most influential.

“Isn’t the royal family just like a butler?”

Chuzheng summed it up incisively.

Fu Yu was taken aback, “It seems… yes, ha.”