The Reverence of Bai Hong
Power level:
1. Mortal Awakening
2. Spiritual Sense
3. Fatebound Ascension
4. Soul Dominion
5. Origin Mastery
6. Pathseeker
7. Eminence
8. Celestial Ascendant
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"Thank you, senior, for showing mercy!"
As the Silver Moon dissipated in midair, Bai Hong wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and bowed deeply in the direction of Luo Chuan.
Luo Chuan nodded faintly, acknowledging him without much interest.
Though Luo Chuan hadn't stepped outside his shop during the earlier battle, he had sensed Bai Hong activating the city's grand defense formation. This act revealed that Bai Hong held a significant position in Nine Stars City, likely tied to the royal family. Given Luo Chuan's decision to set up shop here, maintaining amicable relations with the royal family seemed prudent.
Without further thought, Luo Chuan turned his attention away from Bai Hong and resumed his relaxed posture on the rocking chair at the entrance of his shop.
As for Chu Yunfei, the unfortunate young man had been reduced to dust by the overwhelming energy unleashed during the Silver Moon's descent. His strength as a small Fatebound Ascension cultivator was utterly insignificant in the face of such terrifying power.
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Bai Hong, however, stood frozen in thought. Luo Chuan's casual attitude left him conflicted. After much deliberation, he steeled his resolve and stepped into the shop.
Seeing a powerhouse of such magnitude setting up a store in a quiet, sparsely trafficked alley of Nine Stars City left Bai Hong both flattered and uneasy. The mere thought of any foolish nobleman's child causing trouble here sent a chill down his spine.
Hiss! Better not think about that possibility!
Still, one thing perplexed him. Why had the royal family received no information about such a figure opening a shop in their city? It was an anomaly.
"Origin Mall... Origin..." Bai Hong murmured, staring at the store's plaque with a mix of awe and admiration. Naming a shop so boldly was unthinkable for anyone else. For an ordinary person, this would be nothing more than arrogance. But for someone of Luo Chuan's strength, it was simply confidence.
"Senior," Bai Hong addressed Luo Chuan respectfully, bowing again.
Luo Chuan waved a hand dismissively. "I'm not a senior. My name is Luo Chuan. Just call me the boss."
"Y-yes! Of course, Boss!" Bai Hong quickly responded, sensing the casual yet commanding demeanor of the man before him.
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"I am Bai Hong, a consecrated elder of the royal family," Bai said cautiously, choosing his words with care. "I wonder if there's anything the Boss might need assistance with?"
Luo Chuan glanced at him briefly. A royal consecration?
Though he held the strength of a Pathseeker, which was impressive by ordinary standards, Luo Chuan found it barely passable. The current Luo Chuan, with his abilities, viewed such cultivators as unremarkable. Bai Hong might be shocked if he knew Luo Chuan's true assessment of him.
"No," Luo Chuan replied dismissively before turning his attention inward to converse with the system in his mind.
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Luo Chuan: "System, how about I ask Bai Hong to help advertise my shop in Nine Stars City?"
System: "No! Host, you must believe in yourself. You can complete the task on your own strength!"
Luo Chuan: ...
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As Luo Chuan ignored him, Bai Hong's curiosity turned to the shop itself.
For a moment, he admired the shop's interior. When his eyes landed on the exquisite colored glazed items displayed inside, a spark of shock flashed in his gaze. Such treasures were rare even for someone of his stature.
Yet, when he considered Luo Chuan's strength, he quickly dismissed his surprise. For someone of such power, these items were likely trivial.
Bai Hong hesitated, then cautiously asked, "Boss, may I enter and take a look around?"
Luo Chuan, drawn out of his internal conversation with the system, nodded. "Visitors are guests. Feel free."
With that, Bai Hong stepped inside.
Meanwhile, Luo Chuan had come to a realization. While the system prohibited him from directly asking Bai Hong to promote the shop, once Bai Hong experienced the effects of its products, he would naturally spread the word. Sometimes, letting curiosity do the work was the best strategy.
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