The Boss’s Hidden Depths

At that moment, Gu Yunxi and Jiang Wanshang connected the dots.

The rumors that had spread like wildfire across Nine Stars City—the mysterious powerhouse and the events at Wind Immortal Tower—could it all be tied to the boss?

Yes, it had to be!

Compensation personally delivered by Old Bai on behalf of the Heavenly Star Emperor, Yao Ziyan's overwhelming power, and the enigmatic shop itself…

It became clear: the boss wasn't an ordinary person at all but a deeply hidden master.

And Yao Ziyan? Clearly, she was another extraordinary figure, yet she remained low-key.

Their gazes shifted to Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan, brimming with shock and admiration, tinged with disbelief.

Yet, amidst their surprise was a growing reverence for such unparalleled strength.

Even in another world, gossip and speculation knew no bounds.

"I knew it yesterday! The boss didn't seem ordinary at all," Gu Yunxi declared confidently.

"Exactly!" Jiang Wanshang agreed, nodding enthusiastically. "But to think Sister Ziyan and the boss are hidden masters—unbelievable!"

Their astonishment deepened when they realized the two looked so young. Not a trace of their immense power was evident.

For individuals like them, concealing their presence was effortless.

While Luo Chuan maintained an indifferent expression, a faint hint of satisfaction stirred within him at their praise.

Yao Ziyan, on the other hand, remained composed, suppressing a yawn as if none of it mattered.

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At the perfect moment, Old Bai's voice broke the rising tension.

"By the way, what game were you all playing earlier?"

"The Tower of Trials!" Jiang Shengjun replied.

"So, it's called the Tower of Trials," Old Bai murmured thoughtfully before continuing, "Is it really like what I saw on the screen?"

"Of course!" Gu Yunxi exclaimed, her excitement palpable. "The Tower of Trials is like stepping into an entirely new world. It's indistinguishable from reality!"

The others nodded in agreement, their expressions echoing her enthusiasm.

Old Bai's curiosity was piqued.

He turned to Luo Chuan. "Boss, may I give it a try?"

"Of course," Luo Chuan replied calmly.

Bu Lige pointed to a small whiteboard on the wall. "All the shop's rules are listed there, Mr. Bai. You should read them first and prepare yourself."

Old Bai followed his gaze and noticed the whiteboard, its neat writing outlining a series of rules. He couldn't help but chuckle.

A small shop with so many rules—it's quite the contrast.

But since it was the boss's shop, he decided it was best to follow them.

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"Old Bai, before trying the Tower of Trials, it's best to have a bowl of instant noodles," Jiang Shengjun suggested helpfully.

"Instant noodles? What's that?" Old Bai asked, puzzled.

The name was unfamiliar, but he guessed it was another product from the shop. He wondered what it could do.

Intrigued, Old Bai approached the shelf and began reading the product descriptions.

"What? Ten times the training speed? And it lasts for an entire hour?!" His eyes widened in disbelief. "And it's only ten spirit crystals?!"

Old Bai couldn't hide his shock.

Items that enhanced cultivation speed weren't unheard of, but they typically came in the form of rare elixirs, spiritual lands, formations, or dishes crafted from high-level monster ingredients.

Elixirs and such were exorbitantly expensive, requiring hundreds of spirit crystals at the very least. Spiritual lands were virtually unattainable for ordinary practitioners. Even formations required immense resources and were exclusive to wealthy sects or academies like Soaring Cloud Academy.

Yet here was an item that cost only ten spirit crystals—a price that, to Old Bai, was practically a giveaway!