Time and space traveling merchant

Chapter 2 — Arrival in Another World

When Qin Chuan opened his eyes again, he found himself lying in a lush meadow. Towering ancient trees surrounded him, and in the distance, he could see the silhouette of a grand city. The city’s walls were imposing, exuding an aura of antiquity and majesty.

Disoriented, Qin Chuan stood up and dusted himself off, trying to make sense of his situation. As he surveyed his surroundings, a middle-aged man dressed in fine robes rode past on horseback. Noticing Qin Chuan’s confusion, the man stopped and asked,

“Young man, why are you here alone? Are you a refugee from the city?”

Momentarily at a loss for words, Qin Chuan nodded in agreement.

The man frowned slightly but soon offered a kind smile. “This place isn’t safe. Come with me to the city.”

With the man’s help, Qin Chuan entered the city, which he learned was called Azure Cloud City. He soon realized that this was not Earth but a world both unfamiliar and ancient. This realm thrived on commerce, and a person’s status was determined not by birth but by wealth and ability.

As time passed, Qin Chuan discovered that The Enlightened Merchant’s Codex was no ordinary book. It combined modern business strategies with ancient trading wisdom. Using the book’s insights, Qin Chuan began his journey in this new world by engaging in basic grain trading, slowly amassing his initial wealth.

One day, while exploring Azure Cloud City’s market, he noticed a medicinal herb that locals dismissed as worthless. However, Qin Chuan remembered reading in the Codex that this herb was highly prized in a neighboring nation called Xifeng. Seizing the opportunity, he borrowed a significant sum of money and transported the herbs to Xifeng, earning an impressive profit.

But the business world was rife with competition. Qin Chuan’s rapid rise drew the ire and jealousy of other merchants. Amidst these challenges, he encountered a mysterious woman named Su Ruoxue. Su Ruoxue was not only stunningly beautiful but also seemed to possess deep knowledge about the hidden workings of this world.