In need of money

He was in the cross-legged position for many days, but his effort at trying to perceive soulforce energy was futile.

Since he couldn't, then he stopped. There would be no sense in cultivating for such a long time. One should take breaks in between during long periods of cultivation.

When he stopped, he decided that in an hour or two hours time, he would resume his cultivation.

So he went out to receive fresh air and to calm his mind by observing the scenery of the new environment he was in.

When he came out, he went into the street and began to walk around. He walked for about twenty minutes before he stopped at an inn where fruit wines and unadulterated alcoholic wines were being sold.

Alex then went in to have a fruit wine. But he demanded for one that had little percentage of alcohol in it. He wanted to feel like a man, to behave like an adult. After he sat relaxedly on a seat, he began to drink the wine he was given.