Beast Tamer: I'm invincible because I can see the evolution path!

Chapter 371 Equivalent Exchange! Insider Information!

Seeing this, Qiao Bai couldn't help but laugh: "That's how soft-hearted people are."

As they spoke, the two of them walked into the room together.

The two sat down facing each other.

"Tell me, why did you think of trying to scam me?" Qiao Bai didn't hold back and went straight to the point.

The boy's forehead twitched violently twice, making it look like he wanted to roll his eyes.

But then he thought that Qiao Bai was temporarily his "boss".

He also wanted to swindle gold coins from Qiao Bai.

The kid reluctantly accepted it.

You can't roll your eyes like that.

"Do you really think you're dressed very plainly?"

"no?"

"What kind of pampered young master from some wealthy city-state, so oblivious to the hardships of life?!"

The kid used up all the few adjectives he had ever used in his life.

Qiao Bai lowered his head.

Qiao Bai looked up.

Isn't this normal?

"Clean and smooth hair."

"A fair complexion without any rosy glow."

"Her hands are slender and don't look calloused at all."

"They look ordinary at first glance, but they're actually brand new clothes."

"And your aura, you stand out from the crowd at a glance."

"Do you still think you're ordinary?"

"hehe."

"I've finally seen what 'ordinary' really means."

The boy crossed his arms and slightly raised his chin.

Out of politeness and respect for money, the kid didn't say anything too harsh, and even resisted the urge to roll his eyes.

But everything else he wanted to say was fully expressed in his actions.

Qiao Bai: "..."

"Cough cough."

Qiao Bai clenched his fist with one hand, looking slightly uncomfortable, and coughed twice, pressing it to his mouth.

"...Okay, it was my oversight."

It cannot be said that Qiao Bai was completely negligent.

There are many reasons for this.

Coming from modern times, he genuinely felt that this outfit was quite ordinary.

On the other hand... deep down, Qiao Bai still harbored some doubts about this world.

Did he really travel to China three thousand years ago?

An era in which alchemists rose to prominence, but beast tamers did not yet exist?

It's better to say something than to say it.

Qiao Bai was somewhat skeptical and disbelieving.

but……

People cannot imagine things they have never seen, nor can they imagine rich details and NPCs that are not repeated.

obviously.

Even if this isn't actually three thousand years ago.

It wasn't an ordinary environment either.

Qiao Bai looked at the young boy in front of him and sighed softly in his heart.

Ugh... this is real silk, it's giving me a headache!

My head is spinning!

That's not an exaggeration at all.

Fortunately, the appearance of the kid made Qiao Bai quickly realize that the situation might actually be a little more complicated and serious than he had imagined.

Qiao Bai quickly adjusted his somewhat off-kilter mindset and faced the situation with a serious look.

His fingers tapped the table absently, and he stopped talking.

After Qiao Bai deliberately struck this pose.

The kid, who used to be pretty cocky and thought he was pretty good, suddenly became a little more apprehensive.

hiss--

This guy looks pretty intimidating, what should I do?

Qiao Bai remained silent.

The boy didn't dare to speak for a moment.

Just then.

There was a knock on the door.

"Go in," Qiao Bai uttered a single word calmly.

The door was pushed open.

It was Old Pu who came in.

Old Pu was holding a tray.

"These are your drinks and food."

Old Pu immediately noticed the unusual atmosphere in the room, but he didn't say anything. Instead, he walked up to Qiao Bai.

Put down a glass of wine.

Then place down a plate of round-looking beans and a plate of long, dark-colored food.

The kid immediately chimed in, "Wait, Lao Pu, why is there only one cup? Where's mine?!"

Old Pu gave the kid a disdainful look.

"you?"

"A little brat like you thinks he can drink in my tavern?"

"Keep dreaming!"

The kid was so angry that he stood up.

Old Pu calmly replied, "We'll talk about it when you stand up and are taller than me."

"I haven't even asked you for the food money you owe yet."

The kid shut up.

After grumbling a couple of times, the kid couldn't hold back any longer and muttered, "I'll have the money to pay you back later!"

Old Pu, who was about to leave, slowed down when he heard what the kid said.

Will I have the money to pay you back soon?

Where did the money come from?

Others may not know what kind of person Kid is, but Old Pu certainly does!

To put it simply, it's a father who's a gambler, a mother who's terminally ill, and a broken home with no siblings.

That father was beaten to death.

However, the debts have not yet been paid off.

From time to time, debt collectors would come to the door, specifically looking for this kid to ask for money.

Let's set aside the question of whether it's reasonable for children to be obligated to pay their parents' debts.

Where did this kid get the money to pay back?

I'm still just a kid.

They've been eating one meal and don't know where their next meal will come from.

But the good thing is that if one person is full, the whole family isn't hungry.

The kids don't usually earn money, they just earn enough for food.

A debt collector has arrived, and I'm all alone.

Anyway, there's nothing there.

And so, the boy is now seven years old.

However, compared to a normal seven-year-old child, he is much thinner and smaller.

But what can we do?

After all, it's lucky that this kid has lived this long.

There's really no other choice.

Thinking of this, Old Pu sighed.

He's really not some kind-hearted guy.

But isn't it just that I can't live with myself for a little bit?

If he happened to see him occasionally, or if the kid came knocking on his door, Old Pu would turn a blind eye and let it pass.

Everyone is having a hard time.

Fortunately, this kid has some sense of propriety.

They didn't go too far.

I've returned all the money to Lao Pu.

He would occasionally provide some ingredients to Lao Pu's tavern, and that's how he got by.

To be honest...

Old Pu has watched this kid grow up.

To be honest, there were some feelings involved.

Today, I was surprised to see this kid walk in with a young man who didn't seem to be of noble birth, but was also a wealthy person, and might even be an alchemy apprentice.

Old Pu was terrified.

I couldn't stop praying in my heart that this kid wouldn't mess with anyone.

But judging from the implication in this kid's words...

Old Pu couldn't help but give the kid a fierce look.

What a disappointing little thing!

Do you know who you can mess with and who you can't?

Don't assume that someone who seems to have a good temper actually does!

If you offend someone, you won't even know how you died!

"This guest..." Old Pu thought, looking at Qiao Bai, wanting to say something.

Old Pu couldn't bring himself to just watch this kid go and die.

The kid looked defiant.

Qiao Bai smiled.

It was time for a familiar part of his day.

The previous minor issues arose because of unfamiliarity, lack of understanding, and distrust.

When it comes to communication and exchange between people.

Qiao Bai was still someone I could say I was familiar with.

Qiao Bai smiled at Old Pu, his smile calm: "Please rest assured, I just want to get some information I need from this young gentleman."

"There is not much danger for him."

"That's how it will be, barring any unforeseen circumstances."

Qiao Bai looked at Lao Pu with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

He could, of course, see that there was no blood relation between Lao Pu and the kid.

To be able to do this.

For an ordinary tavern owner, this is no easy feat.

Old Pu wanted to say something after hearing this.

But he glanced at Qiao Bai, then at the kid.

He knew that some things couldn't be changed by just a few words from him, and that he couldn't change Qiao Bai's or Xiaohai's mind.

Everyone has their own decisions and choices.

Old Pu sighed deeply as he thought about it.

He bowed to Qiao Bai.

The kid almost jumped up when he saw this.

Qiao Bai raised his eyebrows again.

He didn't speak.

Hmm... I guess it means he should spare the kid's life if possible?

Qiao Bai crossed his arms and thought to himself with emotion.

Gee tut.

He wasn't actually that ruthless.

But never mind, even if he told them, people might not believe him.

Qiao Bai became curious again.

What kind of world is this?

Qiao Bai probably already had an answer in his mind.

Old Pu finally went out.

The kid then sat down angrily.

"Hmph! That's just how Old Pu is! He always looks so worried!"

"I'm still pretty amazing, okay!"

As he spoke, the boy casually picked up some food from the table.

The moment the kid put it in his mouth, his eyes lit up.

"Hmm!"

"Old Pu's really skilled!"

"This is at least two years' worth of dried water chestnuts!"

Qiao Bai silently watched what the little boy was eating.

It was that dark, unrecognizable thing that Qiao Bai hadn't noticed before.

Two years?

Qiao Bai, who wasn't really interested in trying it in the first place, completely lost the desire to taste it.

The kid noticed Qiao Bai's disdain.

He grunted twice.

"A guy who doesn't know how to appreciate good food!"

"Water chestnuts taste best when they've been stored, brewed, and fermented! The longer they're aged, the better they taste! It's just like drinking wine!"

As he spoke, the boy's eyes lit up again.

"In that case... you probably don't want to drink this wine anymore, right?"

The kid rubbed his hands together as he spoke.

It was obvious that as long as Qiao Bai nodded, he intended to take the wine glass in front of Qiao Bai.

Qiao Bai: "..."

"Eat whatever you like, but no alcohol."

Qiao Bai gripped the handle of the wine glass, not giving the kid any chance to take advantage.

Minors are prohibited from drinking alcohol.

Even minors from thousands of years ago are not allowed.

"Tch—!" The kid snorted loudly, said nothing more, and quickly devoured the food in front of him.

Demonstrate with your actions what it means for a half-grown boy to eat his father out of house and home.

"Tell me—what do you want to know from me?"

"If it involves nobles and important figures, I might not know!"

While eating, the kid didn't forget the deal he made with Qiao Bai at the beginning.

She stared at Qiao Bai with her dark eyes.

"Don't worry, you can answer all of these questions," Qiao Bai said with a smile, tapping the table.

Really.

None of them are particularly difficult problems.

What are the exchange rates between gold and silver coins and, possibly, copper coins?

Kid: "?"

The question was so stupid that the kid blinked and even began to wonder if Qiao Bai was just teasing him.

But Qiao Bai's expression was indeed very serious.

I thought about it.

The kid then spoke.

"Theoretically, one gold coin can be exchanged for a thousand silver coins, but very few people do that. If someone were willing to exchange gold coins for silver coins, at least one gold coin could be exchanged for a thousand two or three thousand silver coins."

The kid nodded as he spoke.

"One silver coin can be exchanged for five hundred copper coins."

Qiao Bai smacked his lips.

understood.

He really did give the hotel staff a very large tip last night.

No wonder the kid was so excited when he saw the gold coins in his hand.

The exchange rate between silver and copper coins was barely acceptable, but the exchange rate between gold and silver coins...

Qiao Bai tapped the table: "So many?"

Qiao Bai pretended, and indeed with some sincerity, spoke with the astonishment of a naive young master.

The kid resisted the urge to roll his eyes.

gold.

The person in front of you can easily pull out a gold coin.

It's normal to be a little unaware of the hardships of human life.

Understanding... understand my ass!

"Who doesn't know about the principle of equivalent exchange in alchemy? The most important element is gold!"

"Therefore, the price of gold coins has also risen accordingly."

"Gold coins are rarely used in market transactions!"

Gold coins.

Only pure gold can be called a gold coin!

"Gold coins generally circulate among alchemists."

and many more?

The kid looked at Qiao Bai with surprise.

Could it be that this guy in front of me... isn't right either?

He didn't smell the metallic scent that alchemists usually have on Qiao Bai!

Or is Qiao Bai a descendant of alchemists?

Qiao Bai was unaware that, in the short time it took for the kid to think things through, he had been given a series of new identities.

Qiao Bai was pondering what the kid had said.

Alchemist, equivalent exchange, gold?

interesting.

This is somewhat similar to the alchemy he knows and the alchemy he has in mind.

"Do you know about the alchemist's familiar in Tana Town?"

Qiao Bai asked again.

This is a bit difficult.

The boy thought for a moment, but didn't rush to say anything.

"Hmm... I can tell you what I know and what I've heard. Listen and see if there's anything you need in it."

Considering Qiao Bai's identity.

The kid thought that Qiao Bai might be able to deduce some things he didn't know from the information he had.

Whether it's useful or not, let Qiao Bai decide for himself!

Qiao Bai nodded, agreeing with the kid's suggestion.

"Well, this story actually goes back a year."

The boy cleared his throat, looking much more serious: "The alchemist from Tana Town moved here ten years ago. It is said that his familiar was an eagle at that time."

"Anyway, I've never seen it."

"By the time I could remember, this man's familiar had already turned into a chaff bird."

Qiao Bai remained silent.

He had never heard of either the eagle or the chaff bird.

But it's understandable.

They are all birds.

It doesn't sound like a very rare species?

(End of this chapter)