Lugiel is weak? Have you ever heard of Dark Spark?

Chapter 83. A few bottles of water? 1.6 million! You're probably trying to eat the light, aren't you?

A small fishing village.

"Speaking of which, what's that little fishing village like?"

Karen's eyes sparkled with curiosity as she turned to Arena and asked.

Amidst this tense atmosphere of adventure, she was filled with curiosity about the small fishing village she was about to visit.

"That place is a tourist hotspot, with countless seafood and all kinds of delicious food, and the sea there is very beautiful."

Alena squinted her eyes slightly, as if recalling the beauty of the small fishing village in the past, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.

Her voice carried a hint of nostalgia as she continued, "In the past, the people in the small fishing village lived a simple and happy life, going out to sea to fish every day at sunrise and returning home in the evening with the afterglow of sunset."

"The sand on the beach is fine and soft, shimmering with golden light under the sun."

"The seawater is crystal clear, and you can see colorful fish swimming among the coral reefs."

"At night, everyone would sit around the campfire, sharing the freshly caught seafood, with laughter echoing throughout the fishing village."

However, when the small fishing village was mentioned, Alena's eyes dimmed again.

"However, after the appearance of the demon god Etelgar, I was deceived. The country's technology developed rapidly, but it also became dilapidated..."

Before long, the group arrived at the small fishing village.

“You’re right, this is indeed a tourist destination,”

Lin Ye frowned, a hint of dissatisfaction in his voice, "But this air is inexplicably irritating."

The small fishing village before us boasts exquisite and beautiful buildings, arranged in a well-organized and harmonious manner.

It's not hard to imagine how bustling this place used to be, but the smells that permeated the air were a real eyesore.

The traces of development in the small fishing village are clearly visible; it should have been a charming place to attract tourists.
But at this moment, it was completely ruined by this unpleasant smell.

The air seemed to be a mixture of stench and chemical pollution, drilling straight into people's nostrils.

"This flavor is a bit too strong?"

Karen also frowned, her face full of disgust.

She instinctively covered her mouth and nose with her hand, trying to block the pungent smell.

Lin Xiaoshuang on the other side remained silent.
Her face turned bright red; she was clearly holding her breath desperately, trying not to let the disgusting air enter her body.

"I feel a little dizzy."

Seele spoke with discomfort, her steps faltering. The strange atmosphere seemed to have affected her, causing her consciousness to become blurred.

The group stood there, somewhat bewildered by the foul air.
But I also understand,

To find clues about Gaia and Agul, one must delve into this polluted fishing village.

“I haven’t been here for a year or two.”

Alena looked somewhat embarrassed and said apologetically.

She never expected that the once beautiful fishing village would become so desolate in just one or two years.

"How could it have deteriorated to this extent in just one or two years? Something feels off."

Lin Ye looked around and muttered to himself, his eyes full of vigilance.

This dilapidated scene could not have formed naturally; there must be a hidden story behind it.

"My Lord, let's go investigate!"

Karen's eyes suddenly lit up.
The excitement is beyond words.
She is always passionate about exploring the unknown.

"No, let's focus on completing the task first."

"After the mission is over, we'll replenish our supplies and head to the advanced area immediately."

Lin Ye resolutely refused, his tone leaving no room for argument.

In his mind, completing the main quest and acquiring a powerful inheritance were the most urgent tasks, and he could not afford to lose sight of the bigger picture for the sake of trivial matters.

"I remember the hotel is in that area. Let's go there and stay and rest."

Arena spoke at the opportune moment, pointing in a certain direction.

After a long and tiring journey, everyone really needs a place to rest and regroup.

"Captain, I need to rest."

Seele said weakly, feeling utterly exhausted from the strange air she had been exposed to earlier.

Looking at Xi'er's weak appearance, Lin Ye thought for a moment and nodded, saying:
"Okay, let's go to the hotel first." "But everyone, don't let your guard down, this place is eerie."

The group then headed in the direction Arena pointed.
As we walked toward the inn, the eerie atmosphere of the small fishing village hung over everyone's hearts like a gloomy haze.

The group finally arrived at the hotel.

"Don't worry, I'll pay for everything."

Arena spoke generously, attempting to demonstrate hospitality as a host.

After all, she brought everyone here, so she should be responsible for everyone's expenses.

"Shopkeeper, give me a few bottles of water."

Lin Ye walked to the front desk and his gaze fell on the waitress.

After a long journey, everyone was indeed thirsty and in dire need of hydration.

"The total is 160 million. Would you like to pay by card or cash?"

The waitress wore a standard professional smile and spoke softly.

"????"

Lin Ye was instantly stunned, several big question marks popping up above his head.

A few bottles of water cost 160 million? That's an astronomical price!

He instinctively turned to look at Arena, only to see that Arena's expression had become extremely interesting.

"..."

Arena's pupils contracted sharply, and her hand, which was about to take out her card to pay, trembled slightly.

Clearly, she was also shocked by the outrageously high prices.

The once familiar fishing village has now not only deteriorated in its environment, but its prices have also become outrageously high, a change that was far beyond her expectations.

"Um... I take back what I said, is that okay?"

Alena blushed deeply and spoke shyly, her expression so bashful it seemed like she was about to burst into tears.

She never expected prices to be so outrageous; she had thought she could generously treat everyone.

Now, however, they are caught in a dilemma due to the astronomical bill.

She stole a glance at Lin Ye, her heart filled with embarrassment and apology, wishing she could disappear into a crack in the ground.

He was just now so confident that he would pay the bill.

Now, however, they are so frightened by the high price that they are at a loss, and they have completely lost face.

"Give me two rooms."

Lin Ye looked at the receptionist and spoke decisively.

After being shocked by the exorbitant water prices, he decided to arrange his own accommodation.
To avoid similar embarrassing situations from happening again.

"60 yuan a day, how many days would you need to stay in two rooms?"

The waitress maintained her professional smile and asked.

Compared to the outrageous water price just now, the price of this room is within Lin Ye's acceptable range.

"Three days."

Lin Ye replied, silently calculating the cost in his mind.

Two rooms for three days, totaling only 360, which is a reasonable price.

He turned to look at Arena, who finally looked relieved.

The group finally settled in quietly.

"My Lord, why are you stopping me?"

Karen looked furious and tried to break free from Lin Ye's obstruction.

"That guy is obviously a swindler. I'll give her a few rays of light, and she'll behave herself."

Karen's eyes flashed with anger; the thought of the outrageous prices at the front desk made her furious.

She felt that the hotel owner was definitely taking advantage of the situation, trying to rip off tourists by taking advantage of the special circumstances of the small fishing village.

In her view, only by using force to show the other side what power is needed can prices return to normal.

(End of this chapter)