Burp
Su Yu patted his stomach in satisfaction. This so-called Mountain Great King System might be making him tread the path of a farmer, but it was still rather reliable. It was actually able to produce such delicious rice.
Of course, he didn't think that this porridge was delicious just because of his culinary skills. It was partly because the system produced the rice grains. If the rice grains were already this good, the other items would certainly be good too. As such, Su Yu had high expectations.
The system indicated: "The host used the Stove and other Utensils of the house. Please pay 1 gold coin. Thank you for your patronage."
WHAT?
Isn't this house a gift?
"The system has only given to the host the Novice Residence. The things inside the house do not belong to the host. Therefore, they are considered to be rented. Will the host please pay for the renting fee?"
Hehe,
"I don't have any money. Why didn't you inform me earlier?" Su Yu nearly went berserk.
"Those who don't know are not in the wrong. The system can allow the host to have outstanding credit this time. Will the host please pay the fees by tomorrow?"
You only allow me to have outstanding credit for one day. Do I actually have to thank you?
"Then can I use the bed to sleep?"
"One night for 5 gold coins."
"Then where can I sleep tonight?" Su Yu looked outside. It was already dark.
"Friendly reminder: The host can sleep on the floor."
"WTH!"
…
"Achoo~"
The next day, the sun penetrated the clouds in the sky and gradually dispersed the night's darkness. When the sky was slightly bright, Su Yu gradually awakened and got up from the ground. Even if he was at the 1st Stage of Outer Art, enduring the cold air was still rather harsh for an entire night.
After stretching himself a little, Su Yu cooked a pot of porridge to fill his stomach. He then walked toward the fields and started to harvest the rice paddies.
Su Yu hadn't believed the system's words and had tried to sleep on the bed yesterday. As soon as he had touched the bed, a strong electric current electrocuted his body. That sore feeling from the electrocution didn't allow him even to speak. Thus, Su Yu immediately dismissed the thought of going against the system.
Presently, he owed the system the 'huge debt' of 1 gold coin. Heavens knew what kind of punishment was waiting for him. His only option now was to harvest some of these rice paddies to earn some money by selling rice in East Delta County.
"System, how much money do you think these rice grains can be sold for?" Su Yu asked eagerly. The trip to East Delta County from here was rather far. He would still need to travel by foot after harvesting the rice paddies, so he had woken up particularly earlier. Furry was currently beside him and watching him curiously as he harvested the rice paddies.
"The price is set by the host." The system's voice was still icy cold and void of any emotions.
"I am still your host, after all. Can you help me with the harvesting of the rice paddies?" Su Yu probed with the question. He had experienced the senior farmers' suffering. Putting aside the need to wake up early, constantly lowering the head to harvest was truly tiring. In just half an hour, his waist was already feeling sore. It was fortunate that he could skip the sowing process, or else it would truly take his life away.
"The host can use the Harvesting skill. But the skill type can only be obtained through a lucky draw."
"Lucky draw? I can use the lucky draw?" Su Yu asked excitedly, as this was a surprise.
"During each first day of the month, the host can make a lucky draw."
The system's icy voice sounded extremely pleasant right now.
During the first day of the month? Su Yu's mind was rapidly calculating. It also meant that he could use the lucky draw in another two days!
He was so excited that he nearly jumped up as he felt his body was full of energy and drive.
Time passed by while he was busy. After harvesting the rice paddies, Su Yu turned them into rice grains. Subsequently, Su Yu carried 20 catties of rice grains and rushed for East Delta County without stopping.
East Delta County had plenty of cities that were of various sizes, and each of them had a market. In the East Delta County's core area, the main city was also known as Liang City. It was East Delta County's most prosperous city, and the market had the largest flow of human traffic. It was also very safe to sell merchandise there, and plenty of East Delta County's clans would be purchasing goods from Liang City's market.
Su Yu had been working as a servant in the county king residence back then and would always make purchases at Liang City's market. Therefore, he was familiar with the way there and took only five hours to reach it on foot. He then found a corner spot in the market to set up.
Early morning had just passed, and it was now the busiest period in the market. People were walking around, and it was extremely lively.
A 40-year-old woman walked in front of Su Yu's stall and asked, "Kid, are you here to sell rice?"
One had to admit that the rice grains looked appealing. The grains were plump and translucent. They looked like a work of art, so Su Yu didn't wait long after sitting down before attracting the first customer.
Being handsome is the easiest way to attract customers. I just set up my stall, and there is already a customer. Su Yu had this wonderful sensation in his heart.
"That's right. Big Sister, please take a look. My rice grains are considered top-class, even in the Five Deltas Continent. Buy some back and give them a try. I am sure you will be satisfied." Since there was a customer, Su Yu used sweet talk to attend to her.
"Hehehe, who are you calling Big Sister? My child is already as old as you." The words 'Big Sister' got the woman to smile from ear to ear.
"How can that be? Did Big Sister have a child when you were 10 years old?" Su Yu responded with a surprised expression.
"You really have a glib tongue. I can see that your rice grains are rather good. How much for 1 catty?" asked the woman.
Su Yu turned serious, as it was time for the real thing. "Big Sister, 1 mid-grade spirit stone for 1 catty."
"I didn't hear you clearly. How much for 1 catty again?" The woman's face turned stiff.
"1 mid-grade spirit stone for 1 catty." Su Yu repeated while he sighed a little in his heart. Although regular people would definitely find the price unacceptable, he wasn't willing to treat these rice grains as ordinary ones.
The Five Deltas Continent's common currency was spirit stones. They were separated into low-grade, mid-grade, and high-grade spirit stones. In between each spirit stone grade, the exchange rate was 1:100. It also meant that 100 low-grade spirit stones would be able to exchange for 1 mid-grade spirit stone.
In normal terms, a low-grade spirit stone was equivalent to $1, while a mid-grade spirit stone would be equivalent to $100, and one high-grade spirit stone would be $10,000.
Regular rice grains would only require 5 low-grade spirit stones for 1 catty. Su Yu had forcefully increased the price by 20 times!
"Child, regular rice grains only cost 5 low-grade spirit stones. Your price is too high, and nobody will purchase them." The woman's face changed slightly, but she was still kind enough to remind Su Yu.
Su Yu shook his head slightly and smiled as he said, "Big Sister, my rice grains are different from regular rice grains and are definitely worth the price!"
"This child…" The woman sighed and was a little hesitant. Ultimately, she was still unwilling to spend the money to purchase Su Yu's rice grains.
Su Yu wasn't surprised and remained calm as he waited. He was confident in the rice grains, and the selling price must be worthy enough for them.
As time slowly passed, the originally warm sunlight was gradually becoming intense.
During that period, Su Yu's rice grains attracted plenty of people. Nevertheless, after Su Yu gave the price, they would shake their heads and leave. Numerous people criticized him and even silently cursed at Su Yu, calling him a lunatic.
What a mistake!
I should have brought a pot, cooked the porridge here, and offered a free sample. I believe the fragrance will be able to attract people to buy them even with the high price.
Even though I know that the rice grains are extraordinary, others don't. Even with all the sales methods of my previous life that I know, I'm unable to put them into practice. Stupid!
Su Yu was distraught. If this carried on, he wouldn't even be able to sell a single catty of rice grains. How would he be able to repay the 1 gold coin to the system? Did he really have to sell them for cheap?