Chapter 5: A Man Should Strive for Self-Strengthening

Do you have something that you need my assistance with

The saying goes that one should not receive rewards without merit; what is Catherine's true intention in doing this

The city of Ruer is adjacent to the Green Sea, serving as an important outpost for trade with the elves. Unfortunately, it is mostly human merchants who enter the forest to exchange goods with the elves. Although Xu Feng has been in this world for a week, he still has not encountered the legendary elven beauties.

Speaking of elves, Xu Feng, who enjoyed reading fantasy novels before his journey, is quite interested in them. They advocate for nature, are elegant and beautiful, and their pointed ears are a hallmark. They possess profound accomplishments in music and art. Of course, what is most intriguing is... the beautiful elven women.

No, I want to go to the capital.

But now, everything can only be a thought. Xu Feng shook his head, readjusted his mindset, and focused his attention on the current matters. The mercenaries hired by the trading group also piqued his interest

Regarding this, Xu Feng was filled with anticipation. The caravan he had chosen had acquired a large number of handcrafted items from the Elven race in the Green Sea, preparing to transport them to the imperial capital for high-priced sale and distribution. Xu Feng planned to persuade the owner of the caravan to take him along, as this would eliminate the worry of getting lost and significantly increase safety, considering that there were often bandits on the road. The caravan had indeed hired mercenaries for protection.

What should be done

Xu Feng took the silver coin without any pretense. He was also aware of the perilous path ahead. If he were truly able to prosper like other transmigrators, he would certainly repay this kind-hearted girl.

According to legend, elves are a race favored by the gods, their appearances seemingly sculpted by artists. It is quite difficult to find an unattractive girl among the entire race of elves. Just think about it, a whole race of beauties... What a tremendous temptation it is for men

This price, how should I put it, is not considered expensive, after all, the journey from here to the capital takes over a month. Reflecting on this, Xu Feng began to miss Earth, at this moment, he truly realized the benefits of advanced shipping. If there were planes available, it would be much faster.

Miss Baron once inquired, but unfortunately there was no outcome. Xu Feng candidly stated that it was inconvenient to speak and did not wish to lie. He asked Catherine to understand his predicament

This is also an unavoidable situation. When it comes to making money, Xu Feng truly cannot think of any means. In this world, so far, the only person he is familiar with is Catherine. Fortunately, she is the daughter of a baron, and her family is well-off, so she should have considerable savings. He could borrow some from her now and repay this favor once he achieves success.

How could such a thought arise? Catherine herself is also quite perplexed

Catherine considered for a moment and then nodded in agreement, her promptness somewhat surprising to Xu Feng: "Wait a moment, I will go get the money for you."

In fact, Miss Baron herself is not quite sure; in any case, when facing Xu Feng, she experiences a strange feeling. Do not misunderstand, it is neither affection nor infatuation, but rather... an inexplicable sense that this man will be remarkable in the future, as if a voice in the dark is telling her that she should offer him assistance

So many?

The power of the Elven race should not be underestimated; they have established the Nature Alliance, standing alongside the Human Empire of Taige, the Beastmen of the Beast Tribe, and the Kingdom of Books, forming a tripartite balance of power. These are the three strongest forces on the planet of Ocean Blue. Although there are many other intelligent beings, their strength is relatively lesser.

Although curious, Catherine is a reasonable girl. Since others have clearly stated that it is inconvenient, she did not pursue the matter further. After all, everyone has their own privacy, and she also greatly appreciates Xu Feng's straightforwardness and honesty.

Do you have relatives there in the capital city

"Where are you going, Miss Baroness?" she asked, "or... it's not convenient to say."

Miss Catherine, thank you for saving me and for your care over these past few days. I wish to leave now

However, it is said that in the bustling imperial capital, elves and orcs often appear, and even in the Royal Academy, there are exchange students from their kind

Gazing at the one hundred silver coins before him, the young man displayed a hint of astonishment; according to the consumption level of Ocean Blue Star, this already constituted a substantial sum.

Of course, there is no certainty regarding the other party's willingness, but one must always try in order to know the outcome

While her words were reasonable, Catherine still had a question in her heart. After a moment of hesitation, she asked, "Do you have any money?" At that time, Xu Feng had fainted from hunger by the roadside, and the baron's daughter was well aware of his destitute situation

There is none, but I want to venture out a bit. A man should not always rely on the hospitality of your esteemed household!

Elves live in the forest, but they are not isolated from the world. Although thousands of years ago they were indeed self-sufficient, with the development of the times, that conservative way of life has been abandoned. They also interact with other intelligent races, engage in trade, and learn from one another

This... Xufeng was speechless; a time traveler as poor as himself could be said to be unprecedented. He sighed and said, "No, if it is convenient, could you lend me some, Miss?"

Thank you

Feeling somewhat downcast, yet this was not an insurmountable problem. Xu Feng quickly came up with an idea. He went to the Chamber of Commerce in Ruhr City and soon found a suitable target: a merchant convoy that was heading to the imperial capital to sell the specialty products of the Elven race collected from the Green Sea Forest.

As she watched the figure of the young man gradually recede, a sense of desolation surged within Miss Baron.

Accept this, for it is a long way from the capital, and you are all alone here.

Although she is known as the thorny rose, that is merely a defense against the lecherous individuals outside; in reality, Catherine is not difficult to get along with and is inherently kind. She noticed a hint of difficulty hidden in the young man's expression.

Alright

Watching the girl disappear among the flowers, Xu Feng still had not recovered from his shock ... It seems that heaven has not been unkind to him, as misfortune is gradually departing.

Everything went smoothly, but there is no such thing as a free lunch in this world. Xu Feng paid five silver coins, and he was responsible for his own food and accommodation along the way

Although I had planned to go to the capital, after all, the principle is the same as on Earth: the larger the city, the more opportunities there are. If one wants to stand out, one cannot remain in this small border area. However, after leaving the baron's residence, Xu Feng suddenly remembered an important issue... he did not know the way. Moreover, unlike Earth, although this place possesses magical wonders, the transportation is very underdeveloped. There are no cars, no trains, let alone airplanes. How should he proceed?

Here, moving from one city to another is not something that can be resolved simply by purchasing a ticket