CHAPTER 54: 52, GOING HOME (REQUESTING MONTHLY TICKETS)

Wealth Street was only 500 meters long, with dozens of large and small shops and some small stalls on both sides of the street.

People came and went on the street; not only Green City locals but also many people passing through Green City would come here to buy some small things to try their luck.

Lu Lin was in a hurry to get home and planned to buy just a couple of items from roadside stalls after getting off the bus.

"Take a look, young man. I have a Warring States Period bronze tripod here, and you’ll make a profit if you buy it."

"Zhuge Liang used this cattail fan during the Three Kingdoms Period. You can unlock the wisdom of future generations by buying one to collect for only 1,988."

"A unique Wang Xizhi’s Orchid Pavilion calligraphy, just unearthed, only 998 for a scroll."

"The first batch of bricks used to build Human Race cities in the Exotic Battlefield, of great commemorative significance, 188 for a piece, with a discount for large purchases."

"The skull of the Level 8 Thundercloud Beast and the poison sac of the Seventh Level Rattling Arrow Seven-Step Snake, both containing the secrets of the Golden Body Realm."

"Titled King Strongman Yu Chifeng’s exclusive battle knife for killing exotic beasts and Alien Races, now only priced at 59,800."

As soon as Lu Lin arrived at Wealth Street, many vendors began promoting the treasures on their stalls to him.

Lu Lin’s mouth twitched as he looked at them.

There were Warring States Period bronze tripods and Han Dynasty Square Swords, among various other calligraphy and paintings.

Titled King’s swords and Level 8 Alien Beast Skulls, hiding the Star Power Secret, were also included.

If you didn’t know this was Wealth Street, you might think it was some sort of Federal Large Museum.

In Lu Lin’s Perception, the oldest of these items went back just two or three years, not even as ancient as his Junior High School Diploma.

However, a thought suddenly occurred to Lu Lin. Since his Perceive Star Skill could sense the age of these objects, could he really become a Master treasure appraiser at this very moment? With good luck, he might really score a huge find.

Seeing that there was still time, Lu Lin texted his mom and dad, saying he was buying something at Wealth Street, and then he and Da Xiang went through each stall carefully.

He didn’t have enough balance right now to enter the shops on either side of the street, where the starting price for any item was a minimum of 100,000. Even if he saw a real treasure, he couldn’t afford it.

When they reached the end of Wealth Street, Lu Lin hadn’t bought a single item, and even Da Xiang was anxious.

"Lu Lin, just buy something small; there won’t be any real treasures here."

"No, there are genuine ones here," Lu Lin said, shaking his head.

He had been releasing his Perceive Star Skill all the way, and he felt that three things were rather special: a broken knife, a wooden comb, and a book. These three things were very old, and in his Perception, they contained some unknown substance.

Lu Lin wasn’t a real treasure connoisseur and didn’t know that this was the unique Time Imprint found in ancient objects.

"Real treasures? How can that be? Alright, alright, do whatever you want, just hurry up and buy something and let’s go."

"Alright, just wait a moment. I’ll do it soon."

As Lu Lin said this, he went to a stall selling ancient women’s accessories. The stall was full of various rouge boxes, fragrant powder bags, combs for dressing, Bronze Mirrors, Thumb Rings, necklaces, Wenwan Walnuts, and so on.

"Boss, how much is this comb?"

"500."

"How about this pendant?"

"800."

"And this comb?"

"150."

"Alright, I want all three of these. Give me a discount."

"I live in Lishui Bay Community; I just got back from out of town."

The Boss looked at Lu Lin, who had the appearance of a student, thought for a while, and then nodded, "Alright, it’ll be 1,200."

"Alright. Boss, can you also give me a rouge box? My mom likes these things."

The Boss was left speechless. He had never seen anyone as shameless as this in the seven or eight years he had set up his stall on Wealth Street. The price had been agreed upon, and yet this person still wanted a freebie!

"No, this rouge box is 300 each; we don’t give them away for free."

"Alright, alright, that’s fine. Just these then, please put them in a bag."

Lu Lin said, transferring the payment to the Boss through his Personal Terminal.

Da Xiang looked at Lu Lin, unable to believe this was the friend he knew. When did Lu Lin become so generous, buying a 1,200 item without even bargaining and paying right away?

"Let’s go and check out some other stuff."

Lu Lin successfully bought the comb. He was secretly delighted.

The broken knife, Lu Lin also spent 800 to buy, and even got a scabbard for free.

As for the books, Lu Lin bought twenty in one go, spending only a thousand.

For a total cost of 3,000, he bought everything he wanted.

Seeing Lu Lin being so extravagant, Da Xiang didn’t know what to say and drove him directly back to their Residential Area.

「Lishui Bay.」

Lishui Bay, although the name sounded good, was actually an affordable housing area.

There were twenty-eight eleven-story buildings in the area, and Lu Lin’s family lived in Building 11.

"Lu Lin, you go ahead first. I have to go out and do some driving this afternoon. Let’s hang out tonight."

"Da Xiang, won’t you come in and have something to eat?"

"No need, no need, I’ll eat out. You hurry up and go upstairs," Da Xiang said, waving his hand as he left.

Lu Lin carried his luggage and the stuff he bought from Wealth Street and climbed up to the fourth floor without panting in the slightest.

Standing in front of his room door, Lu Lin gently knocked twice.

"Who is it?"

Meng Yu’s voice came, and the pattering footsteps drew closer. Lu Lin suddenly felt a little scared and didn’t dare to speak.

Perhaps this was that feeling of apprehension one gets when nearing home after a long time.

The room door opened. Meng Yu saw Lu Lin standing straight outside, his eyes moist. She laughed heartily and pulled him into the house.

"Ha, son, you’re back! Mom made you some good food; eat more later."

"Oh dear, why are you buying so much stuff at Wealth Street, wasting money."

"And why did you buy so many books? You don’t really believe there are secret martial arts scriptures for sale there, do you?"

"Never mind, go wash your hands, and the food will be ready soon."

"Old Lu! Old Lu! Your son is back!"

As soon as Meng Yu closed the door, she started complaining, her mouth wouldn’t stop, but she reached out to help Lu Lin put the things he bought on the coffee table.

Lu Ping was smoking on the balcony; in fact, he had heard the door open long ago but was just pretending to be calm.

Hearing Meng Yu’s shout now, he leisurely walked out from the balcony.

"He’s back, so what? Why are you yelling like that? Can’t you see I’m smoking?"

"Honestly, Lu Ping!"

Meng Yu raised her eyebrows, about to scold Lu Ping.

But Lu Lin hugged her before she could.

"Mom!"

As soon as she heard the word "Mom," Meng Yu’s body stiffened for a moment, then slowly softened.

"Ah."

"Our son must’ve been through a lot outside."

Meng Yu’s tears couldn’t help but flow down.

When Lu Lin was sent to Blue Star, he had just turned twelve and hadn’t fully grown yet.

In the blink of an eye, six years had passed. Lu Lin had grown taller, and she felt a slight sense of unfamiliarity.

Even though the family talked on the phone almost every week.

But that word "Mom" instantly broke through Meng Yu’s defenses.

"Alright, alright."

"A young man who has awakened his Talent is still clinging to his mom like when he was little."

"Hurry up and put away your things!"

At this moment, Father Lu Ping felt a surge of his authority as head of the family. He stepped forward to separate Lu Lin and Meng Yu, muttering, "She’s my wife. If you’ve got the guts, go hug your own wife."

Meng Yu blushed and pinched Lu Ping on his waist.