Chapter 2: A Merchant's First Step
Li Wei's ramen, though strange in this new world, was surprisingly delicious. After finishing his meal, he sat by the stream, pondering his situation. There was no way this was a dream. The screen and the system were all too real, and the ramen, though slightly out of place, tasted familiar.
As Li Wei mulled over his options, the system beeped again.
System Update: Quest Available!
Quest: Become a Merchant in Agara.
Objective: Use the online shopping portal to acquire goods and trade with the local towns.
Rewards: 1000 Gold Coins, Basic Merchant Title.
Li Wei was stunned. A quest? Just like in a game? He couldn't help but laugh. "This is insane," he muttered, feeling a mix of excitement and uncertainty. But the opportunity was clear. The system was offering him a way to start a new life—one that was far more interesting than his previous, mundane existence.
He accepted the quest and soon found himself heading toward the nearest town, determined to test out the system's capabilities and see if he could truly make a living in this strange new world.
---
Author's Comment:
In this chapter, I wanted to show the beginning of Li Wei's transformation into a merchant. The quest system is a common trope in reincarnation stories, but here I'm using it to emphasize how modern commerce can interact with a medieval setting. It's an intriguing twist to think about how the introduction of seemingly mundane modern products could cause ripples in a fantasy world. Li Wei's journey is just beginning, and the challenges he faces will test both his intelligence and his ability to adapt.