A few fashionable girls wearing miniskirts walked out of a nightclub door, chatting as they went:
"The party was great! Where should we go now?"
"How about trying our luck at the casino? Maybe we could win a bunch of gold coins!"
"Let’s go!"
...
They walked past Lin Lang alluringly, casting him a meaningful glance.
Lin Lang’s gaze swept over them:
[Elaina]
[Appearance: 7 points]
[Recharge: 3 times]
——
[Erin]
[Appearance: 8 points]
[Recharge: 35 times]
——
[Gwenael]
[Appearance: 8.5 points]
[Recharge: 9 times]
...
Lin Lang expressed disinterest.
But from their conversation, it was clear——
In this Phantom Star City, gold coins must be the universal currency!
Lin Lang briefly scanned his storage space——
Inside were some miscellaneous gold jewelry, totaling only a few kilograms.
At the rate of ten gold coins for a cup of coffee, it would only be enough to buy a dozen cups of coffee!
...
The night gradually descended.
The city’s night scene became even more lavish and brilliant!
However.
Lin Lang didn’t plan to wander outside all night.
He spent a long time selecting a not-too-shabby hotel on the street.
Walked in.
...
"Hello, sir!"
The receptionist greeted him proactively.
Upon realizing he was an eastern person, her eyes naturally showed some surprise!
Lin Lang didn’t mind, speaking fluently in a foreign language:
"How much for the most expensive room here per night?"
Hearing this!
The receptionist’s eyes lit up——
Asking for the most expensive room right away?
Good heavens!
This is a big client!
So she smiled even more brightly, saying:
"Sir, our Presidential Suite is just eight thousand gold coins per night!"
"Eight thousand... gold coins?"
Lin Lang remained expressionless.
But he cursed inwardly——
This is excessive!
That would at least require hundreds of kilograms of gold, right?
Can this dump really stock that much?!
...
"Sir, how would you like to pay?"
The receptionist asked gently and politely.
Lin Lang weighed the meager few kilograms of gold in his space!
Thinking:
Still asking how to pay?
I can only not pay!
Yet Lin Lang remained calm, not embarrassed, and naturally asked:
"Miss, with the global apocalypse and resource scarcity, isn’t it the same here?"
The receptionist was momentarily stunned, seemingly not expecting Lin Lang’s sudden change of topic, and asking such an obvious question!
But out of politeness, she replied:
"Absolutely!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Lang let out a breath——
So here lacks resources too!
After all, he lacked everything!
Except for resources!
Now his Space had mountains of various resources piled up!
In this case!
Forget about any damned gold!
Survival resources are the only hard currency!
So he confidently said:
"I’ll pay with resources! If convenient, could you exchange some gold coins for me..."
But!
To his surprise——
Upon hearing Lin Lang’s proposal!
The receptionist’s smile instantly vanished, becoming rather stern!
She watched Lin Lang, asking:
"You’re not a local?"
Lin Lang pondered, isn’t it pretty obvious he’s eastern?
The receptionist glanced around cautiously, ensuring no one was nearby, then whispered:
"Sir! In Phantom Star City, private resource trading is illegal!"
"Illegal?"
Lin Lang was slightly surprised!
"Yes!"
The receptionist nodded grimly, further explaining:
"All transactions here are based on gold coins! You must avoid mentioning any resource trades; if the Church Court hears, it could cause big trouble!"
"Church Court?"
Lin Lang instinctively recalled the "Church Envoy" that appeared at the Special Agent Bureau earlier!
They likely belong to the same organization!
Lin Lang puzzled, so he asked:
"What exactly is the Church Court?"
When mentioning the Church Court!
The receptionist hesitated!
But seeing this handsome eastern guy, truly seeming unaware!
She felt sympathetic, patiently explaining:
"The Church Court, after the apocalypse, is the absolute ruler of Phantom Star City!"
"Their power is immense, able to seal demons, protect citizens, and periodically distribute survival resources..."
Upon hearing this, Lin Lang pondered——
It sounds like the Church Court might actually be a charitable organization?
"But!"
The receptionist continued:
"Citizens must submit to the Church Court, following all their rules!"
"Privately trading resources is a serious violation of their regulations! If discovered, you could be jailed or even executed!"
Finishing her words, the receptionist nervously checked around, afraid someone overheard her!
She urged Lin Lang:
"Sir! If you’re short on gold coins, maybe go elsewhere!"
Lin Lang could only leave the hotel.
...
Standing on the street.
Lin Lang watched the bustling crowd, thinking to himself——
Originally planning to experience the luxurious life of a foreign tycoon!
Now that seems impossible!
The urgent affair!
He needs to first understand the Church Court thoroughly, then find a way to earn enough gold coins!
Only then!
Can he continue his adventure in this city!
...
Lin Lang gazed at the bustling yet mysteriously powered streets of Phantom Star City!
Reflecting repeatedly on how to obtain gold coins——
With his current capabilities!
Engaging in some "easy money" business is naturally the simplest way!
But!
That’s too low-level.
He wouldn’t do it!
"But if..."
A daring thought gradually formed——
If he really must resort to robbing!