That's right, that's what adventure is like!

In Broken Rock Town, there are quite a few ways to deal with loot.

If you join a squad, you basically don't need to worry too much. The squad leader will handle the harvest and distribution, and you can just relax and enjoy a good drink at the inn while you reap the rewards.

The premise is that your captain is a reliable guy.

For solo adventurers like Roland, the considerations are more complex.

"Although the association also offers loot buyback services, the prices are usually quite average, so it's not the first choice for adventurers most of the time."

"There's only one thing: if you find other dead adventurers' badges, you can hand them over to the guild and receive a reward of 50 silver coins. This is the guild's way of incentivizing friendly behavior from adventurers."

"To dispose of monster corpses, you usually go to privately owned shops in the market. Not only can you negotiate the price, but you can also get acquainted with the owners and try to get a discount next time you come."

"Then comes the appraisal of the items. There aren't many people in town who are good at this business, and even fewer who are reliable. The only option is the Mithril Corridor, which I visited last time. Although they charge high prices, they won't cheat you."

"Finally, there's the equipment repair. This leather armor I'm wearing is surprisingly useful. I can send it to the Mithril Corridor along with the rune javelin when I appraise it, and have them help repair the burn marks."

After a few thoughts raced through his mind, Roland decided on his next route and walked briskly into the market.

Honestly, dealing with loot looks easy, but it's actually the most troublesome step in the adventure.

In the stories of taverns, there are many examples of adventurers who risked their lives to escape danger, only to be cheated by unscrupulous merchants, and whose gains could not cover their losses, leaving them heartbroken and in tears.

Although the association clearly defines the characteristics of different shops in the guidelines and will give special reminders for those with bad precedents, it is still difficult to resist the various tricks of those shops in their sales pitches, and newcomers are especially easy to fall for.

"Respected adventurer, would you like to come in and take a look?"

A hand exuding a faint fragrance reached out from the side and gently tugged at Roland's sleeve.

Turning around, I saw a heavily made-up face.

The woman is around thirty years old, with some fine wrinkles around her eyes, but you can still see the charm she had in her youth.

Her long, wine-red hair was pulled back, but a few strands of it stubbornly fell down, landing on her bare shoulders and neck, highlighting her two sweet, fair skins below.

The fabric was thin and light, and the raindrops dripping from the eaves made it cling tightly to her alluring curves. She exuded a sweet fragrance of cosmetics, mixed with a hint of wine.

"We have the best ale in town," she said with a light laugh, taking a step closer. Rainwater soaked one shoulder, adding a touch of allure. "Judging from your appearance, you must have just come back from outside. Why don't you take a hot shower before you go about your business?"

She gestured with her lips, guiding Roland's gaze toward the pink lights inside, where several smiling young girls laughed crisply when they saw him looking over.

"No, thank you."

Roland took a step back.

Although he hadn't experienced it himself, he had heard about the tricks this store used.

Once inside, they will "inadvertently" see your spoils while you are bathing, and will first subtly praise the adventurer's strength.

Then, in their euphoria, they "casually" mentioned that they had partnerships with several shops. All they had to do was hand over their spoils to them, and they could not only have a wonderful night for free, but also sell them for a better price than the market rate.

As for the result... well...

The woman tried to woo him, but Roland had already pulled his arm away.

"Sorry," he said stiffly and coldly, "I'm in a hurry."

Step forward.

The woman, however, chuckled from behind, "Sir, remember to come visit sometime... Our doors are always open for you!"

Roland shook his head, but quickened his pace.

There were too many tricks up his sleeve, which put him under a lot of pressure, but he couldn't help but admire how well these people understood human nature.

After an extremely dangerous adventure, which adventurer wouldn't want to relax, especially with such a cleverly orchestrated scheme?

Unfortunately, he didn't like it.

……

Step back into the Mithril Corridor.

The middle-aged man in the gray robe stood guard quietly, as if he had never left.

Upon seeing Roland, he nodded slightly and spoke first: "Congratulations on the success of your adventure. How may I help you today?"

This attitude truly relieved Roland and made him feel more at ease.

The two entered the secret chamber. Roland placed the leather armor he was wearing on the table and took out several scales from the lava giant lizard.

The middle-aged man, being experienced, immediately understood his intention. After carefully observing the object, his expression showed a rare hint of surprise.

"These scales feel warm to the touch, have excellent magic conductivity, and are uniquely triangular in shape. Could they be from a lava giant lizard?"

Roland nodded.

"This monster is long extinct; you're very lucky."

The middle-aged man exclaimed in admiration, but did not inquire about the specifics. Instead, he focused on the two items, "You want to repair the leather armor first, and then reinforce it with these scales, right?"

"Yes, there's also this."

Roland took out the javelin from the goblin: "I want to see what the runes on this thing are for."

Identification, restoration, enhancement.

Three requirements are indispensable for an adventurous journey.

The middle-aged man nodded slightly, took the three items, gestured for Roland to wait a moment, and then went to the back.

Taking this opportunity, Roland took stock of the remaining gains.

After killing the lava giant lizard, he did not choose to take the multi-scaled armor or bone spikes, but instead took the blue crystal from its tail.

This thing has just been sold at a certain pharmacy. It contains a high concentration of magic and is worth 50 gold coins.

Another item is the grappling hook of the burrowing worm and its offspring. A dwarf blacksmith was very interested in it and offered 35 gold coins.

Finally, after assisting in the defeat of the Silverfly Squad duo, Emmett gave him a white crystal card. After spending 40 gold coins at the Echo Antique Shop, he still had 180 gold coins left.

Total: 265 gold coins.

All of it was transferred into the white crystal card in Roland's hands.

Stroking the naturally formed patterns on the crystal card, Roland couldn't help but sigh, "Indeed, this kind of thing is still the most convenient."

He had already experienced many adventures and was no longer a newcomer who had just transmigrated. He had a relatively systematic understanding of the economic system of this world.

This crystal card combines multiple functions such as savings, transfer, and withdrawal. It is anonymous and can be used in any country or region, with cash withdrawal available at any time.

There is only one force on the entire continent capable of building a business to this extent.

The Golden Church.

The master of this church is a great deity who holds the power over trade, money, and wealth. He is revered by countless merchants, craftsmen, and profit-seekers, and his fame spreads throughout the continent.

—Woking, the Golden Lady.

He established the three currencies—gold, silver, and copper—and their exchange rates, and promoted them in all countries, maintaining the prosperity and stability of all commercial activities. He is truly the embodiment of money.

That's why Roland wasn't surprised at all when he saw such a crystal card in the guide.

The Golden Church's influence is arguably the greatest among all churches (excluding combat power), and only it can play a role similar to a "bank".

Regardless of origin or background, if you are interested in money, the Golden Church will always be a topic you can't avoid.

Roland, naturally, was no exception.

"I just don't know how the Golden Church keeps the amount of gold coins on the entire continent within a fixed range, preventing them from depreciating or inflating. Could it be that Ms. Woking can sense the location of every single gold coin?"

As I pondered, the sound of the door opening and closing rang out.

The middle-aged man nodded slightly to him.

"Your Excellency, your request has been fulfilled."

"However, a small accident occurred."