Siuteo

In the heart of the Azure Continent lies a legendary establishment known as Origin Mall.
This extraordinary store offers goods beyond imagination: a sip of its cola can instantly replenish one's vitality; its spicy snacks grant the strength to overcome powerful foes; the games it offers can accelerate cultivation progress; and its novels impart profound techniques and insights.
Origin Mall boasts a vast array of offerings, catering to leisure, entertainment, dining, and training needs alike.
However, there’s one rule that all visitors must remember: never cause trouble in the store. The owner, though unassuming, is unimaginably powerful.

The Omniversal Merchant

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Spending just ten spirit crystals and instantly winning the favor of the Southern Protector? Ji Wuhui's mastery of imperial strategy was indeed impressive.

However, he could never have guessed that the first customer of Luo Chuan's shop had been Bu Lige!

Bai Hong nodded in agreement with Ji Wuhui's instructions, but a trace of hesitation lingered in his expression.

"Old Bai, is there something else?" Ji Wuhui asked with a smile.

After a pause, Bai Hong glanced at him and said cautiously, "Your Majesty, please don't be angry when I tell you this."

"Hahaha…" Ji Wuhui laughed heartily. "Old Bai, speak freely. As the emperor, I have the composure to handle anything."

Taking a deep breath, Bai Hong said, "That senior… killed the Young Palace Master, Chu Yunfei, of Silver Moon Mansion in Nine Stars City."

As the realization set in, Ji Wuhui couldn't help but draw in a sharp breath, a headache forming immediately.

Now he understood why Bai Hong hesitated to speak. The implications were clear—this was no small matter.

The Young Palace Master of Silver Moon Mansion had died in Nine Stars City. Even though the Heavenly Star Empire wasn't directly involved, they couldn't completely avoid the fallout.

But the one responsible was that terrifying senior. Ji Wuhui knew he couldn't seek accountability from someone of such immense power.

After some thought, Ji Wuhui sighed and muttered, "It seems this burden falls on me…"

"Forget it," he declared after a moment. "The Young Palace Master of Silver Moon Mansion may have perished in Nine Stars City, but if Chu Yangping dares to stir trouble here, my Star Empire is not a place to be trifled with! If they make a move, I won't hesitate to activate the great defense formation again!"

"Your Majesty is wise," Bai Hong said respectfully.

As the battle ended and the defense formation dissipated, the skies over Nine Stars City returned to their usual clarity.

The city's residents collectively exhaled in relief. The crisis appeared to be over.

Though many had witnessed the awe-inspiring battle, few knew that one of the key figures, Luo Chuan, was lounging in a quiet alley on the city's eastern side.

"It's frustrating… If I'd used a soul projection, it would've looked so much more impressive!" Luo Chuan muttered to himself while reclining on a rocking chair.

He replayed the earlier scene in his mind, imagining a grander, more domineering presence.

Of course, he convinced himself it wasn't about advertising his shop. Definitely not.

"System," Luo Chuan called out lazily.

"Yes, host?" the system responded promptly.

"I defended the shop from intruders. Don't you think that warrants a reward? Maybe a lottery spin or something?" Luo Chuan asked seriously.

The system was silent for a moment before replying, "The reward has been issued. Please check, host."

Luo Chuan, expecting to be denied, almost missed the system's words in his surprise.

"System, you do understand me after all!" Luo Chuan exclaimed, his tone filled with satisfaction.

The system didn't reply and promptly went silent again.

"Yo, boss! Still relaxing out here?"

A familiar voice rang out, accompanied by an even more familiar tone.

Without even opening his eyes, Luo Chuan knew who it was.

When he finally looked up, Bu Lige's figure appeared before him.

Luo Chuan glanced at him briefly, then looked away, disinterested.

Unfazed, Bu Lige grinned and asked hesitantly, "Boss, was that commotion earlier your doing?"

"A fool tried to mess with my shop, so I dealt with him," Luo Chuan replied nonchalantly.

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The System’s Reward