A Day at Origin Mall

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The group of seven watched Luo Chuan step out of the space channel with ease, their expressions a mix of awe and respect.

Even among the noble and knowledgeable, Luo Chuan's ability to manipulate space so casually left a strong impression.

True strength deserved reverence no matter the setting.

"Boss, you're back," Gu Yunxi said weakly.

"Do you know how long we've been waiting here?" Jiang Wanshang asked, rolling her eyes.

"Twenty-three minutes and thirty-two seconds," Luo Chuan replied flatly.

The group collectively fell silent, stunned by his precise response.

Without further words, Luo Chuan unlocked the shop.

The security system of Origin Mall, enhanced by the mysterious system itself, ensured that no one could enter without his permission—even a Celestial Ascendant would be powerless against it.

Once inside, the familiar scent of the shop greeted them.

Behind the counter, Yao Ziyan had been waiting patiently. Her eyes lit up when Luo Chuan returned.

Expressionlessly, Luo Chuan handed her the breakfast he had picked up on his way back, though his thoughts wandered.

Why do I feel like a servant?

He glanced at the kitchen in the shop and frowned slightly.

It's time to teach Yao Ziyan how to cook. Eating out every day isn't sustainable. The kitchen here isn't just for decoration, after all. Wasn't hiring her partly about handling tasks like this?

Resolving to address the issue soon, Luo Chuan gave her a subtle glance, as if marking the start of a new agenda.

Meanwhile, Yao Ziyan, enjoying her breakfast, suddenly felt a chill run down her spine. She paused and looked around but found nothing unusual.

Shaking off the feeling, she resumed eating while greeting the customers warmly.

"Welcome! I'm Yao Ziyan, a clerk at Origin Mall. Let me know if you have any questions," she said with a smile.

The four newcomers, having been briefed by Murong Haitang about Yao Ziyan's true identity as a member of the royal monster beast family, greeted her with respect.

"Hello, Sister Ziyan," they said in unison.

Yao Ziyan nodded, her smile widening. Polite customers always left a good impression.

Gu Yunxi, her energy restored, decided to take charge.

"Come on, let me introduce you to Origin Mall!" she said with enthusiasm, cutting into Yao Ziyan's usual role.

Jiang Wanshang chimed in, nodding eagerly. "You have no idea how amazing the merchandise here is!"

Before long, the pair had dragged the newcomers toward the shelves, their voices brimming with excitement as they explained each product.

Watching the group, Murong Haitang smiled and shook her head.

She turned to Luo Chuan. "Boss, you don't mind, do you?"

"The shop's livelier this way," Luo Chuan replied with a slight nod.

With that, he casually picked a seat, leaning back as he entered the challenge mode of the Tower of Trial.

Despite his laid-back demeanor, Luo Chuan had made impressive progress in the game.

Though his approach was sporadic—playing diligently for three days and then slacking for two—he had already reached the third level of the Tower of Trial's normal mode.

This achievement put him at the forefront of Origin Mall's players, surpassing even Yao Ziyan, who was also on the third level.

My talent really is unmatched, Luo Chuan thought with a hint of smugness.

During his time on Earth, he had easily reached peak levels in online games. To him, the Tower of Trial was simply another game—albeit a unique one.

He had once asked the system about unlocking the additional modes in the Tower of Trial.

The system had explained that hard mode could only be unlocked by completing normal mode, with each level tied to a major realm of cultivation.

While this made sense, it also created a challenge for players with higher cultivation levels, as their starting difficulty increased accordingly.

As for the other modes, they followed the same progression rules.

At present, no player had surpassed the third level in the Tower of Trial, highlighting just how challenging it was.

For Luo Chuan, though, it was only a matter of time.