As they drove into the city, Kai could see from the carriage window the large stone walls and the streams of carriages coming through the huge gates. He had never seen such a large stone city before, he had only seen villages and a few small towns with no walls. But here were huge five-meter walls, and on the perimeter on the wall stood guards.
As he looked at the guards, he noticed that they were all at the Warrior stage, and none of them were at the Body Training stage. That was when Kai realized the difference in strength between Marin City and ordinary towns. Didn't that mean that in the Capital City, all the martial practitioners would be at the Warrior peak or even in the Cultivator realm at all?
Kai wouldn't be afraid of anyone in the Cultivator realm, but if there were a few dozen or a hundred of them, that was a different story... And besides them, there should definitely be Cloud Sphere warriors!
Entering the city, Kai saw that it was much different from the villages, the ground here was all stone masonry. Although occasionally one would see a puddle, or mud, but for the most part it was quite clean compared to his birthplace. On both sides of the road were many shops with vendors, some selling strange items he had never seen before. He also saw large stores selling silks, stores selling herbs and medicines. Diso had even told him about the Hall of Alchemy, where they sold miraculous pills that helped cultivate and increase strength, but only the rich children of the nobility could afford them.
Now he understood why he now occasionally saw young people with a good level of improvement like Diso, all of whom had been taking pills and strengthening their bodies with medicines since they were children. But never could the strength gained from stimulants compare to that gained on their own through hard training.
Today they were staying at a branch of the Western Trade Union, their buildings were in every big city. As a trade union they should have their own points of trade and logistics throughout the empire. When Diso had offered Kai to stay with him, he hadn't refused, he was poor as a church mouse now, and he actually liked the guy, they had even become friends over the journey to Marin.
Now they were in the best restaurant in town, on the top open floor, everything here was incredibly expensive. Now Kai was very surprised, he had never seen such luxury, it was new to him.
- Brother Diso, it's very beautiful here, but to tell you the truth I don't have any money with me. - Kai said calmly, he wasn't embarrassed about it and didn't really care about it.
He could easily get up and leave the restaurant now, even if the other rich kids would look at him and laugh. He was only interested in power, he had learned that lesson from childhood. Although money was also a kind of power, but in this world, even it couldn't ignore the true power, the power of true martial artists!
- Brother Kai, you offend me, today we drink to our fateful acquaintance! - Laughing Diso said and poured wine for Kai, at this moment they started bringing out appetizers on luxurious dishes.
When the fat man ate, it seemed to Kai that he didn't even chew but just devoured the food, he really liked to eat! Kai also didn't hesitate to take a leg from some bird and started chewing on it. The wine was also very tasty, it was no comparison to the slop he drank in the border town. He could make out different notes of fruits and even colors in this wine, it seemed to be made according to a complex recipe, it warmed his stomach without burning his throat. Only now he realized the difference between wines and liked good alcohol even more!
They ate and drank for a long time, the fat man was already red and a little confused. Kai was a little tipsy, but it didn't affect his mind. Each sip made him feel intoxicated, but after a short while he was completely sober. His body was surprisingly quick to eliminate any toxins.
- Brother, you're really something! Even my guards can't drink like you, you should teach me how to drink like you. Hahaha, eeek! - Hiccup said the fat man. But at that moment, a shrill voice was heard addressing them.
- And who's that sitting here, is it fatty Diso! Ha-ha, and I wondered who was being served all night. You're really living up to your reputation. Is that beggar next to you a friend of yours? No wonder, trash attracts trash. - Laughing said the guy.
Turning around, Kai saw, a guy dressed in a green robe of about 16 years old, he was at the beginning stage of the Cultivator.
"Another rich sucker? What's he doing here? He doesn't seem to have a particularly good relationship with fatty Diso." - Kai thought.
- So you're trash too? - Raising one eyebrow, Kai said calmly.
- W...What did you say!!! - The guy wanted to continue hurling insults at the fat man, but he was interrupted. And he also said that he was trash himself! As a Young Master, he's never heard such a thing said to him before.
- Well, you said trash reaches for trash, and you're standing next to us right now talking to us. Doesn't that make you trash? - Kai said quietly, laughing.
He never cared for such simple verbal insults at all. But to the nobles such a thing was something out of the ordinary, they were very honoring of their honor and face. Kai was naturally tongue-tied. And after three years with the impertinent old man Mo and his constant jokes, it seemed that he could give these young gentlemen a heart attack with just his words.
- You're looking for death! - Shouted the guy and wanted to draw his sword.
- Get the fuck out of here and don't interfere with my drinking. You're making my wine tasteless. - Coldly said Kai and released some of his aura and lust for killing. At that moment, even Diso looked at him warily.
The guy in the green robe was immediately thrown into a shiver!
"He's a cultivator too? Who on earth is he? My instincts are screaming at me to stay away, he's definitely dangerous"- Thinking about it the guy said:
- Pfft, it's a lot of honor for me to keep talking to such losers! - Said he and started walking away with his entourage.
- Diso, what kind of idiot is this? Did you have a hobby in the past of collecting the lunatics in your entourage? He came, interrupted our conversation, embarrassed himself and ran away with his tail between his legs. - Kai said loudly, at this moment everyone in the restaurant could hear it, some of them could barely contain their laughter.
The guy paused for a second, as if weighing the options in his head. But after a second, shaking with anger, he continued to walk out of the restaurant.
- Brother Kai, you're awesome! - Diso said with admiration.
- But you should be more careful now. This guy's name is Kido, and he is the only son of the Head of the Sword of Reckoning Family. They are from my city, and are one of the strongest forces in my homeland. This guy has been blown up the ass since he was a kid and is infamous in my city. He will definitely take revenge on you... In the past, even for his lesser insults, people have died. - The fat man told me with concern.
He was right, at this moment, Kido was standing on the corner near the restaurant and was saying to the two Cultivators in the middle stage.
- ''Keep an eye on this trash. Ideally, bring me his mangled carcass, I must take revenge on him with my own hands.'' - With an angry look, he said and left.
- There is Young Master! - The two warriors said at the same time.
Kai and the fat man continued to feast, they drank a lot and laughed all the time. He liked people like Diso, who were easy and fun to be with. With whom one didn't have to adhere to the torturous rules of propriety and etiquette.
In addition to various knowledge, Master Mo also taught Kai etiquette so that he would understand how to behave with different people and not look like a savage. But this topic was always the most troublesome for Kai, he didn't understand why he needed it all.
- Brother Kai, you're going to Lord Flick's reception too, right? All the nobles will be there, you can definitely get your benefits there! - Laughing Diso said, but then fell silent.
- Fuck! - He said and slapped himself on the forehead!
Taking out a thin gold plaque, he asked:- You don't have one of these do you?
- What is this? - Answered Kai with a question.
- This is an invitation card, it was sent to all the young lords of the entire western region of the empire. Lord Flick decided to throw a big feast to celebrate the arrival of an official from the Capital. You won't pass without him... That's a problem... - The fat man hesitated.
- Don't worry brother Kai, it's still 2 days before the reception, I'll try to find a ticket for you! - Clenching his fist in front of his face, Diso said seriously. He was already very drunk.
- Hahaha. Thank you Brother Diso! - Laughing thanked Kai, he thought that it would be really great if he could get close to Lord Flick, and then he would be allowed to go straight to the Lord's Mansion.
As the moon shone brightly in the sky, the two of them walked out of the restaurant, Kai supporting the fat man as he was drunk. Two attendants from the Western Trade Union were waiting for them at the entrance. At this moment, Kai frowned slightly, then immediately smiled and regained his calm state.
- ''Guys take your Young Master to sleep it off at home. Hehehe. - Kai laughed.
- Master, what about you? - Asked one of the warriors.
- Don't worry, I still have some things to do. I'll be back later. - Saying goodbye, Kai started walking in the other direction.
At this moment, two Cultivators were whispering around the corner.
- Strange, where is he going, is the Trade Union that way? - One of the Cultivators asked.
- Who cares, it's only to our advantage, he went into that dark alley, let's follow him. - Pointing their fingers, the two masters smiled evilly and silently walked towards Kai.