Murong Haitang couldn't figure out the reasoning behind her thoughts but finally gave up trying.
"How about I go with you tomorrow?" she asked, her eyes shining with curiosity.
To be honest, she was eager to see the shop owned by such a powerful figure. If it was truly a shop, it surely wouldn't sell only one type of product. Who knew if the other items were as remarkable as the Jade Nectar Dew?
"Alright," Ying Wuji agreed.
Before they realized it, the afternoon had arrived.
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Wei Qingzhu and her two companions strolled through the streets of Nine Stars City, their presence drawing attention. With all three of them being stunning beauties, passersby couldn't help but look their way.
"I didn't expect even the outskirts of the Nine Stars Mountain Range to be so dangerous now," Song Qiuying said, her voice tinged with lingering fear. "If it weren't for the spicy bars and cola from the shop, I might not have made it back!"
The three hadn't visited Origin Mall in the past few days as they had been hunting monsters in the Nine Stars Mountains. After all, the items in the shop were pricey. Without earning spirit crystals, even buying a bottle of cola was out of reach.
Wei Qingzhu smiled faintly. "What matters is that we made it back safely. Still, it's been a while—I wonder if the shop has anything new?"
Song Qiuying grinned. "Just hearing you say that makes my mouth water. I miss the cola and spicy bars from the shop so much..."
Laughing and chatting, the three made their way into the familiar alley leading to Origin Mall.
The moment they arrived, they were greeted by a comforting sight: the shopkeeper, Luochuan, lounging in his recliner outside the shop, basking in the sunlight with an air of serenity.
Seeing this scene, their tension melted away. It seemed like everything was always calm and stable around the shopkeeper.
"Good afternoon, Boss," the three greeted in unison.
"It's been a while," Luochuan said, opening his eyes lazily, his voice as calm as ever.
"We didn't have a choice," Wei Qingzhu said with a shrug. "Boss, your prices are just too steep. We can't afford anything without working hard for spirit crystals!"
"Yes! Boss, look at how pitiful we are. Couldn't you give us a little discount?" Song Qiuying added, putting on her best pitiful expression.
Unfortunately, Luochuan was immune to such tactics.
"No."
His response was immediate and firm, without the slightest hesitation.
As expected, Song Qiuying thought, everything revolves around the items in his shop. But alas, the Boss has already seen through us completely!
She sighed dramatically, though her exaggerated display had no effect on Luochuan.
Even though she had expected his rejection, his lack of hesitation made her question herself. Could it be that my charm isn't enough?
After their brief exchange with Luochuan, the three entered the shop.
"Welcome," Yao Ziyan greeted warmly from behind the counter. "It's been a while."
The moment they stepped inside, their eyes were drawn to the significant changes in the store's layout.
"Sister Ziyan, what are all these new items?" Wei Qingzhu asked, her curiosity piqued.
Yao Ziyan briefly introduced the new products.
As she explained, shock flickered across their faces.
"Instant noodles that enhance cultivation speed? Games that can raise cultivation levels? This is exactly what I'd expect from the Boss!" Lin Wanshuang exclaimed in awe.
Wei Qingzhu and Song Qiuying nodded in agreement.
"Wei Qingzhu, you're here too?"
A cheerful voice interrupted them as Zhou Hu and his group of five entered the shop.
"Zhou Hu?" Wei Qingzhu turned, surprised. "You're here as well?"
"Of course," Zhou Hu replied with a laugh. "If it weren't for you telling us about this place, I wouldn't have known such a shop even existed in Nine Stars City. Those fools who didn't believe you have no idea what they're missing!"
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