In the private room of the Peace Hotel
"Master, I don't think Mr. Ma Si Ke is lying about this. It might really be effective at cleaning clothes. And he only took one piece, and it's so expensive. It must be a very precious item."
"Hehe! Adelaide, why don't you try it first and see if it works well? If it does, then we'll buy more."
"Master, this thing is really expensive, I'm almost reluctant to use it." Luckily, Adelaide is quite wealthy now.
Ed smiled after hearing Adelaide's words. She wondered if she'd ever find out how simple it was to make this. Would she then ask Carly to compensate her for the bronze dragon coins she'd spent today?
"Adelaide, don't be reluctant. How will we know if it's good or not if you don't use it?"
Just as Adelaide was about to speak, Carly walked in.
"Lord Edd, didn't you say you'd treat us to some copper dragon coins? I've come to collect them."
"Carly, you go buy it first, I'll give it to you later, I didn't bring it with me today."
"I just ran out of my bronze dragon coins," Carly said matter-of-factly.
"Carly, you won't be getting any bronze dragon coins tomorrow!" Ed said, glancing at Carly's smug expression.
"I'll eat tomorrow's food now. Anyway, someone will pay with copper dragon coins, so I can buy a few more loaves of bread to eat the day after tomorrow."
Carly was about to play cards when Ed looked at her speechlessly. Not only did she eat his food, but she also wanted to take some home.
"Adelaide, you and Carly go!" Ed had no choice but to let Adelaide pay the bill.
A moment later
"Lord Ed, your bread is getting better and better." Ma Si Ke was quite surprised. The bread last time was already delicious enough, but this time it was even better.
The members of the caravan who came with them were also surprised. How was this bread made? Why was it so delicious?
They wanted to buy some to take back, but they had no copper coins or anything to exchange for them.
Ed also thought the bread was delicious, but he was really tired of it. Deep down, he still longed for something called rice.
"Mr. Ma Si Ke, this bread is indeed very good. I'll give you some to eat on your way."
Upon hearing Ed's words, everyone present smiled.
"Lord Edd, you are so generous. It is wonderful to trade with you."
Ma Sike was speaking from the heart; he traded with them, and both sides haggled over every penny of profit.
Trading with Lord Edd is convenient, quick, and without any arguments. After the trade, he even treats you to food and then gives you gifts. Where else can you find such a good trading partner?
"Mr. Ma Sike, it's nothing. Everyone who comes to trade is a customer. Oh, by the way, what's the status of that thing you brought with you over there?"
Ed was going to inquire about the soap's usage; judging from the price, it was definitely a luxury item among luxury items.
Since soap is available now, it shouldn't be too expensive, and it's not difficult to make. However, it's also possible that it was imported from elsewhere, and no one here knows how to make it yet.
"Oh, Lord Ed, I will never buy that thing again. Ordinary people would never use it; it's all used by wealthy nobles. The person who sold it to me said that they all really like using it."
He wasn't going to buy any more of the shells; he almost lost money. Luckily, his daughter Carly was there, and he saw what she did. He couldn't believe Lord Eddard wouldn't like this stuff.
"Lord Ed, we're heading back." Ma Si Ke wanted to return as soon as the transaction was complete, because he felt that other caravans would definitely come here later.
More and more people are becoming aware of how he made his fortune.
"Okay, Mr. Ma Sike, I look forward to your next visit."
Ed didn't try to stop him; it's perfectly understandable for young people to want to roam the world.