Chapter 51: Mercenary Guild

  It wasn't long before the shopkeeper had prepared a simple dinner, as he could only earn dozens of silver coins every day and wouldn't use big fish and meat to entertain guests. There were just some bread, cheese, and fried eggs, but after roasting meat in the forest every day, it was unbearable, so everyone was delighted to have home-cooked food and quickly devoured all the food.

  After dinner, Mo Xinkai returned to rest early with a bad mood. Han Jin couldn't calm down and heard that Gucheng was a real sleepless city. He wanted to go out for a stroll and shared this idea with Sasou. Sasou and Han Jin went together, accompanied by Xian Ni'er and Qiuli, the four of them walked out of the hotel.

  In the city of Gūyá, there are nine merchant guilds and a powerful mercenary association. The city is filled with guards from various merchant guilds and mercenaries. In such a city, two industries must be very prosperous: wine, prostitution, and gambling.

  Mercenaries live and die together, having made a fortune, after returning to the human city, they need to relax, more need to vent, no one can always live in tension, that will collapse, so the bars in Lonely Cliff City are unusually many, some streets are almost one after another.

  In the city of Gūyá, there are no specialized technique schools or casinos. Bars can provide all three services. The barmaids flit about like butterflies around the tables, discussing prices with customers before heading upstairs to fulfill their agreements. Most bars also have casinos where patrons can gamble. For many mercenaries, bars are a second home. They drink a few cups of wine, get excited, and take a servant girl upstairs for some fun. After coming back down, they continue drinking and try their luck at the casino. What a happy life... as long as you can earn money.

  Han Jin and Sasou walked ahead, the two of them whispering to each other in hushed tones. After listening to Sasou's introduction, Han Jin was quite interested in going to the bar to check it out, but with two followers behind him and Sannie holding all the money, he couldn't ask for any, so he just gave up.

  "Saseuo, where is the Mercenary Guild?" Han Jin asked.

  "I don't know." Sasuke shook his head.

  "Haven't you been to Gūyá City before?"

  "No, who said I've been here?"

  "What you just said..."

  "The bar in Gouyacastle is very famous, I also heard it from others." Sasou said with a smile.

  "I thought you were a regular here." Han Jin said with some disappointment.

  "Don't be kidding me, I don't have that much money to waste!" Sasu O blinked: "Regular customer? You want me to take..."

  "Never mind, it's as if I never said anything." Han Jin turned around and called out: "Xian Ni Er, do you know where the Mercenary Guild is?"

  "I don't know."

  Just then, a clear voice chimed in: "Sir, would you like a tour guide?"

  Han Jin turned around and saw a twelve or thirteen-year-old boy standing there, his face full of childishness, slender build, wearing some worn-out clothes, but extremely clean, with a long sword hanging from his waist, which seemed to be mismatched with his body, almost dragging on the ground.

  "Tour guide?"

  "Yes, sir, my fee is very cheap, just three silver coins a day."

  "Hey, little guy's quite the businessman, huh? It's already so late at night, and he wants to charge us three silver coins just for walking with him?" Sasou laughed, although they were now also considered wealthy, their mindset hadn't changed much, especially Sasou, who had been wandering around for years and had encountered too many situations where people suffered because of money, so he was very frugal.

  "Sir, when I said one day, I meant a whole day, until this time tomorrow. If you're willing, I'll stay with you." The young man said calmly and confidently.

  "What's your name?" Han Jin asked.

  "Just call me Little Joseph."

  "Alright, you're hired. First, take us to the Mercenary Guild." Han Jin nodded and said.

  "Sir, do you need to hire a horse carriage?"

  "No, let's just go."

  Little Joseph's eyes flashed a hint of disappointment, but he covered it up well and immediately revealed a smile: "Sir, please follow me."

  Han Jin and Sasou were not simple characters, they both caught the change in that young man at the same time. Sasou whispered with a smile: "This kid... is still testing us, afraid we can't afford to pay the commission?"

  "Maybe he wants to see if he can get some extra tips." Han Jin smiled.

  The mercenary corps was not too far from their current location, after walking for more than 20 minutes, a tall pure brick and stone building jumped into their eyes, with a large square in front of it. The square was surrounded by hundreds of large torches, illuminating the square as if it were daytime.

  Many professionals gathered in the square, and from their equipment, it was easy to judge their profession. There were warriors, knights, mages, and archers, none of whom looked weak.

  "Gentlemen, if you want to take on mercenary tasks, it's best to understand the situation in the Tarrasch Mountains first. You can ask me, and my consulting fee is very cheap, fifty silver coins." Little Joseph showed a mouthful of white teeth.

  "Consulting fee?" Han Jin smiled.

  "Sir, this is not a laughing matter." Little Joseph said solemnly: "The Mercenary Guild has a total of fourteen magical teleportation arrays that can transport mercenaries deep into the Tala Xia mountain range. Do you know the specific magical coordinates for each array? Do you know what to pay attention to after being teleported? Do you know which high-level magic beasts to beware of? In order to protect the mercenaries, the Mercenary Guild has built some permanent shelters in the Tala Xia mountains. If you encounter an unbeatable magic beast, do you know where to escape?"

  Little Joseph's words left Han Jin and Sasu speechless.

  "Surely your life is worth more than fifty pieces of silver?"

  "Do you know all these things you're talking about?" Han Jin asked.

  "Of course." Little Joseph replied proudly.

  Xanthe, who had approached from behind, smiled and flicked her finger, sending a gold coin flying towards Joseph. Joseph's movements were quick, and he caught the coin in one swift motion, examining it carefully before tucking it away safely.

  "The consultation fee has been given to you, now introduce us." Xanier said softly.

  "Are you giving it all to me?" Little Joseph asked slyly.

  "As long as your introduction satisfies us."

  Sass rolled her eyes, this elf... was really too extravagant.

  "Are you a band of mercenaries?" Little Joseph's gaze swept over Han Jin and the others.

  "Yes." Han Jin smiled and said.

  "I advise you not to go on an adventure anymore, because you lack powerful warriors."

  What's going on here? Just as Han Jing was about to speak, a violent surge of magical energy suddenly came from behind the square, and the professionals on the square began to riot.