boyutpedia Chapter 261 Who is the Laughing Chapter
Chapter 261 Who is the Laughing Chapter
However, at that moment, the bartender handed over a crystal that was exactly the same as the one used by the gatekeeper when entering the city, a crystal used to extract soul power.
After a few skillful maneuvers, the bartender gestured to Wu Heyi and another person, his meaning clear—that they should pay first.
Wu Heyi naturally understood the reason behind the bartender's actions.
After all, it's normal to collect payment before providing services in a place like this.
Even so, he still felt a vague sense of displeasure.
You have to pay before you even see the product; it makes you feel like you're being doubted about your ability to afford it!
Of course, Wu Heyi only thought this in his mind and did not do anything excessive.
But the half-baked Soul Masters around them were different. They all turned their gazes toward Wu Heyi and his companion as if watching a show, their eyes clearly revealing a desire to see a good show and to see others make a fool of themselves!
In fact, Wu Heyi had already noticed the price tag of the Long Island Iced Tea. It has to be said that this drink is definitely the most expensive in this bar.
If it weren't for the fact that its name happened to be the same as a wine he had tasted before he traveled through time, he probably wouldn't have given it a second glance, let alone ordered it!
The soul power required for a Long Island Iced Tea is a whopping 500 coins!
You have to understand, in the slums, one coin can mean an hour of precious life!
A full 500 coins of soul power is almost equivalent to a poor person's lifespan of nearly a month.
For ordinary families, even with their best efforts every day, it's difficult to earn five coins of soul power.
When you calculate it this way, the price of this glass of wine is simply astonishing; it's equivalent to the entire salary an average person earns after a year and a half of hard work!
Let's take a look at Wu He and Yi. Their physiques are definitely not those of people with amazingly strong muscles who are obviously powerful enough to go out and hunt soul beasts.
On the contrary, they were both thin and weak, giving the first impression of being shallow in cultivation and lacking in strength.
After all, as everyone knows, a Soul Master at the peak of level 10 only has a maximum of ten coins of Soul Power within their body.
Even a peak Great Soul Master only possesses a total of about one hundred coins of soul power.
Although people can use the soul power stored in their bodies for consumption, the soul power used for consumption is different from normal natural consumption; it will not be naturally replenished.
The only way to replenish the soul power that has been consumed is through diligent cultivation.
However, in this extremely impoverished region, people struggle to even meet their basic needs, let alone access to those invaluable cultivation resources!
That's why these burly, muscular men never dared to dream of tasting expensive wines and spirits when they came to the tavern.
All they could afford was a barrel of cheap, bulk liquor worth about ten coins.
Moreover, in order to save money, several people usually share the expenses. In this way, the money earned through hard work can be returned to their pockets in just a few days.
At this moment, under the spotlight of everyone, Wu Heyi unhesitatingly extended his right hand and placed it steadily on the crystal that emitted a mysterious light.
In an instant, a powerful and fierce suction force suddenly erupted, frantically drawing a ball of soul power from Wu Heyi's body like a surging torrent.
This strange feeling, though novel and awe-inspiring, was fleeting, lasting only a moment in the blink of an eye.
Just as everyone present was eagerly anticipating seeing Wu Heyi weakened and exhausted after a large amount of his soul power was forcibly drained, and preparing to burst into laughter, an unexpected scene unfolded.
— Wu Heyi showed no signs of pain or discomfort whatsoever; on the contrary, he appeared relaxed and at ease, as if the terrifying scene just now was nothing more than a piece of cake for him.
Even the aura emanating from him gave people a sense of nonchalance and ease, as if this matter was completely insignificant to him.
When the bartender first met Wu Heyi, he was filled with surprise and doubt.
He stared wide-eyed in disbelief as Wu Heyi paid so readily, his unwavering manner making it seem as if it were just a trivial sum.
What's even more surprising is that Wu Heyi's face was as calm as still water, showing no signs of emotional fluctuation. Even the way he took out his money was as fast as lightning, done in one smooth motion.
The bartender, being a seasoned veteran of the underworld, quickly understood the reason after a moment's thought.
In an instant, a chill ran down his spine, causing him to tremble involuntarily.
The look in his eyes when he looked at Wu Heyi now held a greater sense of awe and respect.
It's important to understand that someone who can withstand having a thousand coins' worth of soul power extracted without batting an eye is no ordinary person. Someone like the bartender, who is merely a Great Soul Master, wouldn't dare to provoke him lightly.
Based on his years of experience, he judged that the mysterious man in front of him was probably at least at the Soul King level.
Because when a person's soul power cultivation reaches the Soul King realm, the increase in soul power cultivation for each level up is equivalent to an extra ten thousand coins.
Therefore, if a Soul King is at his limit, his Soul Power cultivation would be around 10 coins.
For such a powerful being, spending a thousand or two coins is nothing more than a drop in the ocean. With a little cultivation, the lost soul power can be quickly restored.
However, in this slum area where they lived, those who could raise their cultivation to the Soul Venerable level were enough to become leaders of small forces who could dominate the area and command the wind and rain.
This shows just how unfathomable Wu Heyi's true strength must be!
Before long, the Long Island Iced Tea that Wu Heyi had been longing for was served to him.
The wine glass was crystal clear, filled with a colorful liquid that emitted an enticing aroma.
To everyone's delight, the bartender not only brought fine wines but also thoughtfully prepared some exquisite and delicious snacks for Wu He Yi.
After all, drinking on an empty stomach is extremely harmful to the stomach. This combination can satisfy your appetite while reducing the irritation of alcohol on the body.
At the same time, Mengxuanjun, who was traveling with Wuheyi, also had the same snack placed in front of him.
This was no accident; it was because the bar's staff were very clever and quick-witted.
They could tell at a glance that Wu Heyi was no ordinary person, and Meng Xuanjun, who was able to accompany him, was naturally no ordinary person either.
So the bar didn't hesitate to serve the two of them the same lavish set meal.
The bartender, with a beaming smile, said obsequiously:
"Dear guest, this snack is specially prepared for you by our shop. Please enjoy it! We hope you like it!"
He bowed slightly and gently pushed the snacks in front of Wu Heyi and Meng Xuanjun, his eyes full of flattery.