My health recovery is incredibly fast.

The mystery was solved upon arriving at the first village.

It turns out that the packhorses were provided by Rosac Horse Company.

This rental service is paid annually and allows you to drop off a tired packhorse at any stable location and choose a well-fed and energetic one.

Such thoughtful and customer-friendly services made Xia Zuo even more excited about his upcoming destination.

The grandeur of Rosac did not disappoint him.

The city wall is paved with tightly packed large stone bricks, 5 meters thick and more than 10 meters high.

The city gate, with its massive archway, was opened in half, and the heavy doors required the combined efforts of six guards to push them open.

This is a place that can only be reached by crossing a 5-meter-wide moat.

The circus caravan followed the merchants' carriages to the city gate, where they were inspected by the guards before entering the city.

These helmeted guards, wielding halberds, clearly recognized Audrey. Their smiles were as gentle as the gleam reflected from their silver armor.

Audrey accompanied the guards as they toured all three carriages, carefully examining the protective gear and weapons hidden in the interlayers.

The guards checked the markings on the lining of the protective gear and the stamps on the weapon hilts; there were no problems.

As for Xia Zuo's identity, the group did not hide it from the guards and told them about the little boy's experiences in detail.

After hearing this, the guards muttered a few curses under their breath about the dead, wicked old man and the bandits who had destroyed the village, and then waved for the circus convoy to pass.

The carriage stopped after traveling for only a few minutes after entering the city.

"We've arrived. Everyone, please get off the bus."

Audrey opened the door of the third carriage, picked up the little boy, and stroked his soft black hair. "Shazo, are you settling in on the train? I had to catch my train and didn't have time to look after you."

"Big sister, thank you for your concern. I'm feeling great right now. I'm eating well and sleeping well." Xia Zuo's face was beaming with a smile.

"That's good."

Audrey took the boy's hand and looked around at the members. "Everyone, everything as usual. Popeye, move the tent to the square. You two siblings, change your clothes and do your propaganda work. Snake, you stay here and watch the carriage."

The members who received the order sprang into action.

Audrey used her other hand to untie the small purse from her waist and tossed it to the fire-breathing man who was staring at her. "Vanse, go check out the pharmacy."

The fire-breathing man, his forehead gleaming, weighed the money bag in his hand, a rare smile playing on his lips.

"Shazo, come with me. Has Popeye told you about elemental affinity?"

Audrey pulled the boy out of the flat area where the carriage was parked and turned into a bustling street.

Carts loaded with goods are parked in front of the shops, waiting for shop assistants to carry the goods inside and put them on the shelves. The air is filled with energetic shouts from various vendors, and before your eyes are all sorts of shops.

Xia Zuo stepped aside to avoid the children playing in the street. "Popeye mentioned this to me. He also said that he didn't think I looked like I had any elemental affinity."

“He’s probably right, Xia Zuo. Every child is tested once right after birth. I’m going to take you for a retest. It’s possible that you weren’t tested accurately because the testing equipment in the village is too old.”

Audrey and her companion walked a hundred meters down the street and stopped at a place where a sign was hanging.

Starry Night Academy Entrance Examination Station.

"This is it."

They came out less than five minutes after they went in.

Xia Zuo's face showed an undisguised look of frustration.

He placed his hand on the translucent glass sphere that represented elemental affinity, but it didn't cause the slightest change.

In this world, if you want to rise to the top and take the high road, being born into the right family is crucial.

If someone is born with elemental affinity, their whole family will instantly become rich and powerful.

Not only can he study at the Starry Night Academy, a mage academy, for free, but his whole family can also go to the kingdom's capital to enjoy a life of luxury.

"Take it easy, Xia Zuo. We have another way."

Audrey reached out and rubbed the little boy's sullen face, which looked as if it could squeeze water out of it.

"Big Sister, do you mean joining the Warriors' Guild?" Xia Zuo asked in a low voice.

"Don't look down on the Warriors' Guild. If you can reach my level, you still have a chance to get into the Mage Academy."

Xia Zuo was even more confused now. What was a warrior doing running into a mage academy?

"It's too early to talk about these things now. You can't even learn breathing techniques yet. Come on, let's go, I'll buy you some practical things."

Audrey had no intention of answering the little boy's question; instead, she took his arm and led him into a bookstore.

When they returned to the street, Xia Zuo had two thin books in his hands. "Big Sister, you're not going to give up, are you?"

"Little one, stop pouting. If you had read these two books earlier, you wouldn't have starved to death in the forest."

Audrey is right.

The two books, when stacked together, are only slightly wider than a little finger. But the contents are far from simple.

Xia Zuo initially complained that the eldest sister didn't just teach some sword and stick fighting moves, but once he started reading, he became completely engrossed in the book.

"The Geography of Rosac Province: Memorizing this book will grant 3 experience points and increase your Spirit attribute by 0.02 points. Once memorized, the entire book's contents will be automatically scanned and added to the host's knowledge base."

"Wilderness Survival Manual. Memorizing this book will grant 1.5 experience points and increase your mental attribute by 0.01 points. Once memorized, the entire book's contents will be automatically scanned and recorded, filling the host's knowledge base."

A double reward in terms of both experience and spiritual growth! Books truly are nourishment for the mind.

I love reading! And books love me too!

"Big sister, I'd like to buy two more copies."

Audrey poked the boy's head with her finger. "Little guy, finish reading these two books first."

The two wandered around the streets, going back and forth between shops.

The boss lady may appear straightforward and strong like a man, but she's actually quite feminine when it comes to shopping.

In no time, Xia Zuo's arms were covered with paper bags, and his eyes were full of anticipation.

His work uniform is here; he'll be wearing it when he sells tickets tomorrow.

Chapter 7: 100% Satisfaction Rate

The following morning, the weather was sunny turning cloudy, with comfortable sunshine and temperature.

In Rosac's central square, there are several fountain sculptures of various styles. Water vapor sprays from pipes into the air, drifting with the breeze and bringing a refreshing coolness to the crowded square.

Last night, everyone worked through the night to set up the circus's pointed tent.

This performance venue covers most of the square, and its towering spire is taller than all the buildings in the city.

A brightly colored flag fluttered in the wind atop the tent, announcing the arrival of Audrey's Circus to the entire city.

In front of this pointed tent is the ticket cart, where Xia Zuo works.

Strongman Popeye dragged it from the parking lot with his bare hands. The kids chased after the giant, yelling and screaming, reveling in the allure of his muscular strength.

Behind the pointed tent was a slightly lower tent, which served as a resting place and a place for performers to change costumes.

Early this morning, everyone changed into their performance costumes and rehearsed in the pointed tent, arranging the order of each person's turn.

The strongman was the first to appear; he was responsible for tossing the clown up.

The brother and sister flew into the sky again and again, using the pointed sticks in their hands to pierce the colorful balls hanging on the roof. The ribbons inside the balls flew around the field with the sound of the balloons popping.

Snake Charmer Snake's performance was more like a stage play.

He will play a traveler who encounters a fierce snake in the wild, wielding a wooden scimitar while playing a specially made flute worn around his neck. To the accompaniment of exotic music, the man and the snake will engage in a dance-like battle.

Audrey was the only performer among them to use metal props.

As Snake and his brother the clown played their cheerful tunes, Audrey would stroll along the sidelines, showing off her stunning figure to the audience. She would occasionally leap up and strike a pose, then throw a flying knife in mid-air, aiming it at the clown sister tied to the stake.

The fire-breathing man, Vans, was the last to appear, but he didn't breathe fire; he simply walked around the arena to confirm his performance route.

It seems that the fire could cause bodily damage.

After enjoying the performance backstage, Xia Zuo put on a fluffy green wig and a red nose ornament, and quietly waited for customers to arrive in the ticket carriage.

"Young man, give me and the children one ticket each."

The guest wearing a gemstone ring was quite generous, placing a heavy money bag on the table.

"Welcome! Would you like to watch the full performance?"

Xia Zuo greeted the first tourist with his brightest smile.

"Dad, I want to watch the whole series," came the little boy's innocent voice.

"Me too, Daddy, I want to see the whole series," the little girl pleaded with her father.

"Okay, okay, we'll see the whole thing." The guest picked up his two children and kissed them on the left and right sides.

The ticket price is the same for adults and children, since the number of seats in the venue is fixed, and the main audience of the circus is children.

Three people watched four performances, totaling 12 tickets, which cost 51 copper coins.

Xia Zuo spread his arms out, stretching and retracting them as he ran his hands across the table, neatly arranging the small wooden pieces that served as tickets on them.

Immediately afterwards, he opened the money bag, glanced at it quickly, and took out a handful of copper coins with one hand. In front of the guests, he quickly counted them, and then swept the small copper coins, no bigger than a fingernail, into the money box at his feet.

This entire process was rehearsed hundreds of times last night.

The tickets that were originally piled together were sorted and placed around Xia Zuo at different angles, in groups of five, stacked horizontally and vertically.

In this way, you can know how many seats are left for each performance with just a glance.

Only by doing so can the actions of collecting tickets and receiving money be completed in one go, without any delays.

"Here are your ticket and purse. Please keep them safe. Before each performance, please hand the corresponding ticket to the staff. Thank you for your patronage, and we welcome you to visit us again."

Xia Zuo made a funny face at the child, making the child giggle, and unexpectedly received a message in his mind.

"Successfully sold circus show tickets, earned 51 copper coins, customer satisfaction 80, gained 0.04 experience points."

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Selling tickets earns you experience points! And it's calculated based on revenue!! Customer satisfaction affects the percentage of revenue converted into experience points.