"So it seems the so-called underground world and the world above ground aren't that different after all."
Kiri couldn't help but complain, but neither of them intended to help the woman.
After all, it looks very troublesome, and the woman mentioned something about the price of owing money, which clearly indicates some kind of gang's feud..
Save her would only get them into a lot more trouble.
After all, the locals didn't seem very friendly.
But…
"You really do want to save her, don't you?" x2.
Li Ke and Kiri said this simultaneously.
"Which eye of yours saw me wanting to save her?"
Li Ke, genuinely not wanting to save her, retorted.
His only thought right now was to quickly exchange enough money to find a girl he didn't need to invest his love in and get close to her. As for Kiri, that queen-like gossip, she was better off as far away as possible, to avoid getting in his way.
"Huh? Don't you like saving people? And then getting them to repay you with their bodies or something?"
Kiri said, making a fist and moving her hand back and forth around her mouth, making Li Ke immediately understand her meaning.
"She was already doing it when I woke up, what does it have to do with me? Besides, that woman is clearly dead."
After retorting, Li Ke and Kiri walked past the scantily clad female fighter. Looking at the numerous scars on her body and her lifeless eyes, Li Ke shook his head.
This woman had been like this ever since the previous woman had inserted a clearly poisoned needle into her back. Her head fell down without any reaction, her tongue was on the ground, and she wasn't breathing. It was clearly beyond saving.
So even if she hadn't been poisoned to death, she would have been paralyzed from the neck down, unable to move anything except her head.
Honestly, if you ignore the numerous scars, gruesome wounds, and strange ornaments on her body, this woman was indeed quite beautiful.
Her figure was also amazing; the khaki bodysuit that exposed her inner thighs was practically made for the sake of sex appeal. Although she didn't know how to evaluate this bodysuit, Li Ke thought that the person who invented it must have been a cultured person.
Especially the chest area; the design of the breast-supporting pouch was clearly for better breast movement…
No, it was for fixing a woman's breasts, preventing them from moving around!
Although, in reality, it didn't make a difference; in fact, they moved even more wildly.
"Yeah… she's dead."
Kiri sighed, they get up and prepare to leave when she and Li Ke saw a gold and silver jewelry store not far from their location.
The two exchanged a glance and went inside simultaneously.
The gold they brought out shocked the shop owner, because Li Ke and Kiri had taken out pure gold that theoretically shouldn't exist in this world.
Therefore, in his eyes, this was gold of extremely high quality.
However, the value wasn't very high. After checking several other shops, this one actually offered the highest price.
Then, they exchanged it for a little over a hundred gold coins.
"According to this world's standards, this money is enough to hire an adventure team for any dangerous mission and rent some stalls."
Kiri tossed her fifty gold coins and looked at Li Ke.
"I'm planning to open a small shop here, selling things from the Celestial Realm... After all, I see quite a few Celestials here. Using the abilities I gained from that world, I can quickly solve the bullet problem in this world. I'll also look for a way back to the Celestial Realm... What about you?"
She pointed to the Celestials nearby, indicating that she wasn't without a market.
Moreover, because of the 7 Days to Die system, she didn't need to worry about sourcing goods.
The only problem was that the bullet types for 7 Days to Die weren't compatible with the Celestial Realm's weapons, but...
Wouldn't that solve the problem if those people bought Kiri's weapons? !
Monopoly is the biggest business opportunity!
"As for me, I'd probably make some money, then visit brothels, and maybe help some fallen women."
Li Ke looked at the money pouch in his hand and smiled.
The women in this world are all quite attractive; although Li Ke hasn't seen anyone with a truly earth-shattering appearance yet, but the tavern waitresses are also quite good-looking.
And judging from the female fighter lying in the alley just now, she got killed because of money, which means there are female fighters who would sell their bodies for money.
"You're really overly honest about this."
A barely perceptible expression flickered across Kiri's face. She didn't know what was wrong with Li Ke, but there was no doubt that this guy always managed to come up with some new tricks for her.
"Of course, that's one of my strengths, but I'm more concerned about something else."
Li Ke pointed to the swordsmen wielding sharp blades and the mages carrying staffs along the road.
"I think I can become stronger in this world."
His eyes were resolute, because in the world of 7 Days to Die, he had been tormented countless times by his own lack of strength.
Using money to visit prostitutes for energy points was inevitable, but without a doubt, seeking power in this world was also a necessary task.
And when he returned, he absolutely had to take enough equipment with him.
"Oh? The so-called sword and magic? I'm actually quite interested, but…"
Kiri stroked her chin and sighed.
"…Right now, I want to find a way back to the Celestial Realm."
She returned to aid her comrades, but that's where the problem arose; she accidentally couldn't return and ended up on the legendary continent of Arad.
So, she had no intention of adventuring with Li Ke right now. Having solved her survival problem, she desperately needed to prove her Celestial identity, find other Celestials stranded in Arad, and find a way back to Celestial Realm from them.
And if she couldn't go back, she'd become a weapons merchant, learn magic, and maybe support her compatriots here.
"So we..."
Li Ke stopped and looked at Kiri.
"Parting ways?"
He wanted to become stronger and do other things, while Kiri wanted to unite with her Celestials comrades. They couldn't possibly work together.
"Well, anyway, I can't let you do this or that anymore, can I?"
Kiri looked at Li Ke, wanting to hear him say something to persuade her to stay.
"That's true."
"Then let's do this. Go to the city hall and register our information, then we'll go our separate ways. Come find me at this tavern in a while; I'll give you a large sum of money and some equipment as compensation."
"Okay."
A silence fell between them. This was to be expected; Kiri had made up her mind to leave, and Li Ke didn't intend to ruin this good girl any further.
So this was bound to happen. Still, things never go as planned.
After registering their identities at the city hall and obtaining their documents, Li Ke and Kiri had a farewell dinner before parting ways.
After settling into a hotel, Li Ke felt somewhat melancholy. It was normal for Kiri not to accept his affairs with other women, so Li Ke wouldn't say anything; as long as neither of them hurt the other.
However, the thought of Kiri's figure still made Li Ke somewhat unable to resist. But he was completely unfamiliar with this place; he knew nothing about the trade, the services, or even who did this kind of business. Seeking a prostitute at this time would only bring him trouble.
"Seeking a prostitute in an unfamiliar place is simply too reckless with one's own life. Forget it, time to sleep. Tomorrow I'll pay the fisherman and his son, then find G.S.D. and Sharan to see how much they each want for teaching me swordsmanship and magic."
Thinking this, Li Ke spent a lonely night. But when he woke up and left the inn, preparing to find G.S.D. to learn swordsmanship, he passed by that alley again and witnessed an unbelievable scene.
The female fighter was still alive!
The female fighter was trembling on the ground, trying to stand up, but unable to. And the direction she was heading wasn't a good place either—a garbage can.
Li Ke paused, watching the female fighter struggle to her feet, seemingly trying to scavenge for food in the trash can amidst the disgusted looks of the others, and asked a question.
"Hey, how'd you end up owing money?"