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Chapter 862: Hollowed Out Bodies!
Chapter 862: Hollowed Out Bodies!
Tang Country!
Located right next to the Fields Country, these two small nations are connected.
Yes, the two are side by side.
To the north lies the Moon Country and the Thunder Country, while to the south is the Fire Country, essentially sandwiched between two colossal powers.
Whenever the Cloud Ninja invade the Fire Country, they do so through Tang Country.
Naturally, Tang Country dares not voice its anger about this.
While the Hot Springs Ninja aren't exactly a small-scale village, their strength is still respectable.
However, when faced with the might of the five great ninja villages, they can only turn a blind eye, allowing their homeland to become a battlefield for these powers. After the dust settles, they are left to clean up the aftermath.
Fortunately, they don't have to worry about these great ninja villages targeting them directly.
Buffer Zone!
If not for their existence as a buffer, the two great ninja villages might be neighbors, which would be unfavorable for both sides. Hence, their survival is assured.
Tang Country's claim to fame is not its ninja village, but its ubiquitous hot springs.
Its name itself hints at this specialty, and without such an advantage, it wouldn't have the right to bear this name.
It's safe to say that this is a favorite destination for nobles and wealthy merchants.
After all, who doesn't enjoy a good hot spring bath?
Today, at Tang Country's most renowned inn—
Hot Springs Pavilion!
A unique group of guests arrives.
They are unique because, despite their youthful appearances, they are all ninjas.
It's not uncommon for ninjas to visit the Hot Springs Pavilion.
However, most of them are there to protect the merchants and nobles.
The prices here are among the highest in Tang Country, with a single night's stay costing at least ten thousand Yang Yuan.
Ninjas earn their money through blood and sweat, so who would be willing to spend it so lavishly?
Additionally, Tang Country is not lacking in hot springs. At most, the effects and services might be slightly inferior, but it's still a hot spring nonetheless.
Today, however, these guests are all ninjas, which surprises the attendant maid, though she doesn't show it and proceeds with the registration process.
"How many rooms would you like, and for how long?"
The maid turns to the black-haired boy at the front of the group, clearly recognizing him as the leader of the team.
Indeed, these guests are none other than Tang Ping and his companions, who have just arrived.
"We'll take five twin rooms for a month!"
Tang Ping considers the tasks ahead and decides on the number of rooms, knowing that they might not stay for the entire duration.
He also considers the arrival of Ergouzi and prepares a room for him and Chong Wu.
"The total cost is 4.5 million Yang Yuan, or 1.5 million Yang Yuan if paid in Yang Yuan."
The receptionist quotes the price.
Doesn't that sound exaggerated?
After all, the starting price for an S-rank mission is only a million Yang Yuan.
But to Tang Ping, this price is... too cheap.
Yang Yuan in this world differs from that in his previous life.
In terms of purchasing power, 1.5 million Yang Yuan is equivalent to a few hundred thousand Yuan from his previous life.
A few hundred thousand!
If he were to book five rooms for a month at a renowned hot spring inn in his previous life, this amount wouldn't be enough; they'd need to add another zero to the end.
So, this price is indeed reasonable, and it's no wonder Tang Ping finds it cheap.
After all, this price includes meals.
"Great!"
Tang Ping gestures for Tian Tian to settle the payment.
Although he has a sealing scroll with money on him, he doesn't want to go through the hassle.
Tian Tian steps forward and reaches into her backpack, pulling out two stacks of one-million-Yang-Yuan bills.
Yes, the highest denomination for Yang Yuan is ten thousand.
If the denominations were smaller, it would be extremely inconvenient for merchants to use in transactions.
Tian Tian's backpack is just a disguise!
In reality, she possesses a 'portable space' that allows her to carry a vast amount of supplies, making her life incredibly convenient.
Currently, Tian Tian is busy with missions, and many people are eager to team up with her.
She pays with 150 one-million-Yang-Yuan bills, and as the receptionist flips through them, a dazzling, dark golden light flickers.
This phenomenon occurs due to the special materials used in Yang Yuan.
Combined with its durability, Yang Yuan doesn't resemble currency but rather a work of art.
Practical and aesthetically pleasing!
It's no wonder Yang Yuan is becoming increasingly popular, given its association with numerous valuable resources.
Even among the Five Great Nations, Yangyuan has become the mainstream currency, even more favored than their own national currencies.
The details in Tang Country alone reveal the fruits of Tang Ping's 'Currency War'.
The Fire Country's currency directly depreciated several times, not to mention the others.
This effectively reduced the Allied Forces' wealth by several times.
The impact of this far surpasses the Shinobi World War.
In theory, currency depreciation should favor exports.
However, for the industrialized and scaled-up Sunlight Nation, the Allied Forces have little advantage in terms of goods, resulting in weak exports.
Even for domestic consumption, they can't digest too much, so the Allied Forces have now entered a chaotic phase.
The effects aren't too apparent yet due to the short time frame.
It's evident from Tang Country that the Allied Forces' confidence in the Fire Country's currency isn't as strong as before, and they prefer Yangyuan.
This is due to various reasons, and the most fundamental one is that the Sunlight Nation can even win in one-on-one battles against the Allied Forces, which is more beneficial than any promotion.
After paying the necessary fees, Tang Ping and his group, guided by the maidens, first went to their respective rooms to put down their belongings.
Even though Tian Tian has a space, everyone still needs to bring their own things.
The rooms were exquisitely decorated, befitting the best hotel in Tang Country.
Occasionally, they would encounter guests who were either nobles or wealthy merchants.
In any case, there were no poor people.
After settling in, it was time to enjoy the delicacies and hot springs.
(As for how they enjoyed it, I know readers don't like this, so I'll omit the tens of thousands of words.)
Over the next few days, Tang Ping finally understood the meaning of an ancient poem from before his crossing.
The hot spring water was smooth and soothing, a new blessing! Those who understand will get it.
After a few days, he only felt a bit of soreness in his waist. If not for his immortal body, he might have struggled to walk.
His body was being emptied at a rapid pace.
All because Tian Tian and Xiang Lin were too good.
Ahem!
But he couldn't keep falling into this decadence, especially after Ergouzi arrived. It was time to get serious.
They entered the inner restaurant of the Hot Springs Pavilion, where food was provided for the guests.
Seeing Tang Ping's slightly fatigued face and wobbly legs, the guests enjoying their meals couldn't help but smile.
This state was almost a trademark of these guests.
Soon enough, Tang Ping found his targets: Ergouzi and Chongwu.
The two were sitting silently at a table in the corner.
Ergouzi arrived a bit late, and as soon as he saw Tang Ping's anxious face, he couldn't help but speak up.
"What's the problem?"
Sasuke didn't respond, but his good brother Chongwu naturally did.
"It's his body. Your mental state has already surpassed the Sharingan's requirements, but even with Orochimaru's resources, his body might not be able to handle the Sharingan..."
Tang Ping didn't finish his sentence, but the implication was clear.
"Then how do we solve it?"
Sasuke was very concerned about this issue.
Tang Ping didn't speak but instead pointed to the middle of the small workshop.
(End of Chapter)
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