(This chapter is even later because of the card.. This prelude has taken a lot of thought... Finally, the transition has passed... and it can be unfolded normally afterwards... The protagonist is about to enter the mid-stage of SAO. In addition, thanks to Jiaowu Tianxia's book friends for their rewards, and they are a new face. Thank you for your support!)

The destination was not far from the square, and Asuna immediately nodded in agreement with Ling Yi's proposal. After all, intelligence transactions are private transactions of "invisible people", and she also wanted to find an opportunity to test further.

Although it was the first time in my life to speculate on the identity of others, the thin sword made me obviously feel confident and seemed to have identified the true identity of the cloaked man beside me.

Advance all the way from a narrow road on the main street, and after passing through several paths, we arrived at our destination.

——It is a restaurant.

The person who led the way was Ling Yi. He would know that this store was visited during the closing beta period. However, it is worth mentioning that Asuna, who had just arrived on the second floor for a few days, actually knew about this place, which was a bit surprising.

Ling Yi sat down at the innermost window of the restaurant, told the NPC waiter the cold drink he wanted, and said first: "Let's talk about it later. Think about it carefully, Miss, you are the first customer I came here. Although there are always troublesome things happening when you have sex with the beauty, for the sake of making a living in the future, I think it's better to give you some discounts. Without touching my personal privacy, you can ask any questions at will, only one."

"Tell me your name."

Asked questions without thinking. It can be seen that Asuna was not idle along the way, and she should have been mentally prepared. Otherwise, how could she ask questions without thinking about the opportunity to obtain information that she cherishes so much?

"Aeons, you can call me that." Ling Yi only thought for a while and replied with a smile. Because of the length of the hood, Asuna, who was sitting opposite, could see the lower half of his face, but relying on these alone was not enough to make people recognize their true appearance.

"Ian? What a strange name. Is this your real name? Or is it just a game name?" Asuna frowned. Her first reaction to the name Ling Yi reported was fake. After all, if this cloaked man is really that person, then in a world where gender and appearance are completely real, that person is 100% Asian.

Although there are also possibilities for English names, this way of catching up with fashion is no longer popular...

"Slowly, the discount ends~ Next is the charging process. If you want to know more, take out the price that satisfies me. In addition, if I don't know the information, I will refuse to answer, and basically 99% of what I answered is the correct answer, so you can pay with confidence. I still have this reputation, after all, it's just opened, right?" Ling Yi waved his hand and said, looking like a cunning and stingy businessman.

Even Asuna doubted her own guess, even she was a little suspicious of her own guess, although she was only two times, but the person always showed an extraordinary calmness and a contradictory and calm temperament, which was particularly impressive.

"...... Let's talk about it first. I don't actually have much money now." Asuna's cheeks were slightly hot, and she didn't even dare to look directly at Ling Yi's gaze, but she still said with a tough bullet. Otherwise, if the other party offered a high price later, it would be even more embarrassing.

As soon as she said that, she immediately put aside her shame and stared at Ling Yi, who was wearing a dark cloak, who was like a ghost, and then added: "For some special reasons, I don't have enough money on me, but I can provide information to trade with you and exchange information for information."

When Ling Yi was quite surprised when he heard Asuna say that he was short of money, he did not get up and leave directly. The facts proved that his approach was right...

"Interesting, intelligence dealers sometimes buy intelligence from others. No, it should be said that most of the time they buy low prices and sell at high prices. If intelligence is exchanged for intelligence, it will definitely be a great loss for me. Can you guarantee that your intelligence has that value?" Ling Yi raised his eyebrows and said, his tone was not as excited or impatient as Asuna guessed. Instead, it seemed as if he had already expected it, and was so calm that it was incredible.

"Well, let's try the signature delicacies of this restaurant first. Not only does it taste good, but it also has unthinkable benefits." Ling Yi said as he picked up the teacup and took a sip. There was a plate of unusual muffins in front of him. Why do you say that? What muffins can accumulate a liter of cream on the surface, and its fluffy, soft inner layer is also filled with strawberry cream, which is like a multi-layer luxury cake.

Of course, two.

Although Ling Yi does not advocate gentlemanly spirit, he is not very good at money...

"...I will pay myself." Asuna stared at the muffin for a while and said.

After saying that, I picked up the knife and fork and cut the muffins into shapes that are suitable for eating. It can be seen that the saying that girls like desserts is indeed true. Or are you too excited to stay in the virtual world for too long?

In addition to desserts, there are salads, beef soup and bread. Although it is very simple, it is already the highest food you can enjoy on the second floor. Although there are other foods, the price of muffins is even higher than the three plates of staple food combined. If an ordinary player grits his teeth and eats it for a meal, he will probably have to tighten his belt until the previous floor to live a period of financial difficulties.

I hope this guy's life will not be too difficult - Ling Yi looked at the beautiful girl's swordsman with pity.

At this time, Asuna was still enjoying the wonderfully tasted muffin, not paying attention to someone's strange eyes.

Half an hour later, a bunch of empty plates appeared on the dining table.

"How is it taste-" Ling Yi said with a smile: "This question is a bit too much. Since that's the case, it's time to get back to the topic. I hope the food just now did not make you..."

Speaking of this, Ling Yi suddenly frowned.

"Speaking of this, I don't know what you should call it yet?"

Asuna had already prepared and replied naturally: "Just call me Asuna."

"Then Miss Asuna, it's your turn." Ling Yi silently wrote down the name and then made an invitation.

"The information I want to know is, was the boss on the first floor knocked down by someone?" Asuna suddenly asked, with a serious look not like a joke.

"Miss Asuna, are you kidding? You know that upgrading alone is difficult enough. If there are players who can hit the boss alone, I will jump up and celebrate, because for me and all players, this will mean the arrival of the savior." Ling Yi pretended to be shocked at first, and then joked as if he didn't believe it at all.

"So, don't you know?" Asuna frowned, obviously not very satisfied with this answer.

A strange smile streaked across Ling Yi's mouth, as if he said casually: "The information you asked is too exaggerated. It's more practical to say that it's a joke. But if you insist on saying who is most likely to defeat the boss alone, it must be 'supernatural'."

"Supernatural? This is not someone's name."

"Who knows. Although I'm not sure, Miss Asuna insists on sticking to her own opinion, it's probably true. So, what kind of intelligence does Miss Asuna plan to exchange?"

Ling Yi acted carelessly about Asuna's questioning, as if he didn't believe that someone could really knock down the boss, but instead cared more about the immediate interests.

However, Asuna took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "According to your words, I can tell you clearly that the boss on the first floor was indeed knocked down by someone, and he was a young black-haired one-handed swordsman. Although I don't know if he is the so-called 'supernatural', I can be sure that he is the most suspicious."

Ling Yi keenly noticed that when Asuna said this, the mare-colored eyes were staring at him, as if she wanted to find some flaw in him.

"Oh, this is very valuable information. Both parties have unsure of information. That's fair."

"In addition, I want to buy all the information about 'Spirit', you can offer a price."

Upon hearing this, Ling Yi opened his eyes wide in surprise. What was this girl thinking? She had said that she was in financial difficulties before, but now she asked him to offer a price. Even if she was joking, she had to have a bottom line.

Ling Yi narrowed his eyes and said lightly: "Then I want the sword in your hand."

Words fall—

With a snap, it was stored in an ivory scabbard and placed on the table with a dark green hilt. This gorgeous sword was a new equipment that Asuna changed not long ago. It is a rare high-quality weapon. It is strengthened well enough to use the third floor before it can be replaced.

Now, the girl handed it over without hesitation.

Wait...this weapon.

"If I guess correctly, the reason why you are short of money is not because of a simple income problem, but because you are collecting a large amount of reinforcement materials to strengthen this sword, right?" Ling Yi suddenly thought of the previous doubts and connected it all.

"...you saw through it. Despite this, I don't feel regretful." Asuna's reaction was unexpectedly dull.

"This weapon must be replaced at most when used on the third level, and it will have to be strengthened several times during this period. If you are not lucky, it will only make the sword's attributes worse, and the information I need is much more precious than this sword. But I think I have the right to make a small request, that is, you must tell a special intelligence about the "supernatural", which is the type that is not disclosed. I know that no matter who is famous, I am not very interested in those information, you know..."

Ling Yi suspected his vision for the first time. No, his vision was fine, it was because the girl himself changed too quickly and too suddenly.

In just under a few days, from a 'corpse' struggling on the line of life and death, it suddenly became determined to pursue something. This change is not small.

In other words - it's been transformed.

Since that's the case, he will make some changes.

It's a kind of respect. People with faith are always brilliant and beautiful, even if sometimes they are just meteors that flash by...

"Let me think about it... Oh, I remember it... 'Supernatural' him, he hates the fragile guys."

Ling Yi pretended to be remembered and couldn't help but pat him and said.

But the face under the cloak smiled very brightly.

He suddenly had a new plan. Although he might wait for a long time, the moment the seedlings sprouted was enough to relieve any dissatisfaction...
Chapter completed!