Kai and the others were still curious about the Virtual World, but since they did not have any pods just yet, they all noted its existence in their minds.
Nonetheless, Xian quickly proved his worth as a guide.
He led Kai and the others through Cameron City's crowded streets, pointing out which shops were trustworthy and which ones were notorious for scamming newcomers.
"See that stall?" he whispered, gesturing toward a vendor with flashy signs.
"They'll charge you double. Stick to the shops near the east market… those merchants are honest."
His advice would surely save them from wasting more cores. Just like that, the group realized how valuable his knowledge was.
After a while, Xian frowned at their appearance.
"Everyone's looking at you… You should really change your clothes," he suggested. "Right now, you look like outsiders. To vendors, that's basically announcing you're easy targets."
