"Ha ha, just a small matter…"
Link waved his hand again, but soon his expression changed dramatically!
"Wait, what did you say?"
Link looked at the Big-Eyed Demon in disbelief and exclaimed, "4,800 gold coins? Wasn't it 500?"
"Master is joking. I already reminded you before that the 'Sanctuary of the Fallen' comes in different levels. The higher the level, the greater the cost. To start constructing the 'Great Tomb,' you need 5,000 gold coins—no less!"
At this point, the Big-Eyed Demon added, "Oh, and each upgrade of the Great Tomb will also cost 5,000 gold coins!"
"Damn it!"
At this, Link rolled his eyes in exasperation!
5,000 gold coins!
Even for the high-ranking nobles of the Radiant Empire, that was a considerable sum, let alone for Link, a down-and-out minor noble from a fringe town.
Honestly, even if they sold the entire Rons family, would they be worth that much?
Seemingly sensing Link's inner turmoil, the Big-Eyed Demon coaxingly said, "Master, as long as you successfully construct the 'Great Tomb,' you'll be able to summon powerful undead creatures like 'Zombies,' 'Skeletons,' and the 'Poisonous Corpse King.' These formidable beings possess the strength of novice cultivators, far surpassing those frail skeletons in the 'Burial Grounds'!"
"Damn!"
Link cursed under his breath, fully aware that the Big-Eyed Demon was trying to provoke him.
But honestly, he didn't need any provocation; he would find a way to gather those 5,000 gold coins!
After all, opportunities to exchange money for power were rare gems that others would search for with lanterns. What was there for him to complain about?
With that thought, Link gritted his teeth and declared fiercely, "Don't worry, it's just 5,000 gold coins! I'll get it soon!"
"Ha ha, the Big-Eyed Demon believes in your abilities and will await your triumphant return!"
...
The next day, just as dawn broke, Ron, still half-asleep, felt as if something was watching him. Instinctively, he opened his eyes!
But what he saw next was so terrifying that he nearly screamed!
Link was crouched beside him, staring intently!
"Holy crap! Young Master, what do you want?"
Ron was so frightened that his face turned pale, and he scrambled backward several meters!
"Pfft, what are you so scared of? I'm not going to eat you!" Link chuckled at his reaction.
"But Young Master, why are you up so early? That's just not normal…" Ron managed to suppress his fear and cautiously asked Link.
After all, for the past few months, Link had hardly left his bed!
Yet today, he was up even earlier than Ron!
If he said there was no ghost, Ron wouldn't believe it!
Sure enough, Link asked, "Ron, tell me, which city in the Radiant Empire is the richest?"
"Of course, it's the Imperial Capital, Zhongdu!" Ron answered without hesitation.
But then he asked, puzzled, "Young Master, why do you want to know this?"
"It's none of your business; just answer my questions!"
Link waved his hand impatiently and continued, "Since Zhongdu is the richest city in the Radiant Empire, doesn't that mean there are always many merchant caravans coming from all over the country to do business there?"
"Yes!" Ron nodded instinctively.
"Ha ha! Then it's easy!"
Link's face lit up with excitement as he exclaimed, "We're heading to Zhongdu right now; I have something important to do!"
"But Young Master, our carriage is broken, and the horses ran away in fright. If we rely on our feet, it'll take us three days to reach Zhongdu!"
Although Ron didn't understand Link's sudden enthusiasm, he spoke the truth.
"That's easy to solve!"
Link laughed heartily. With so many tireless undead creatures at his disposal, who needed horses?
In the next moment, Link snapped his fingers!
Boom, boom, boom…
The ground cracked open, and thirty skeleton soldiers emerged, mindlessly scattering into the surrounding forest!
"Master, what are you doing?" Ron asked, bewildered.
"Just watch!" Link replied mysteriously with a smile.
Before long, the thirty skeleton soldiers returned from the forest, having chopped down a few small trees. Under Link's command, they worked together to fashion two somewhat crude litters!
Without hesitation, Link climbed onto one of them and waved to the stunned Ron, saying, "Ron, come on! We're heading to the Imperial Capital without delay!"