The Shocking Truth of Origin Mall

"Ahem, Miss Yao, could you explain it in more detail?" Wei Yi asked, his voice laced with curiosity and skepticism.

Though well-versed in the world of cultivation, even Wei Yi found himself utterly baffled by what he had encountered in Origin Mall.

"Physical goods refer to tangible products, like the ones displayed on the shelves," Yao Ziyan explained, gesturing toward the sleek glass display cases nearby.

Luo Chuan, the enigmatic shop owner, had been the one to coin the terms physical goods and virtual goods. Yao Ziyan remembered finding them strangely fitting, a reflection of his unfathomable nature.

"Each product comes with a detailed description beneath it. You can read it for yourselves," she continued with a calm smile.

The three newcomers exchanged glances, their curiosity piqued.

They were familiar with shops that sold pills and elixirs, which often included descriptions of their effects. Based on Yao Ziyan's explanation, could this be a similar setup? Could Origin Mall be an unconventional kind of alchemy shop?

With questions swirling in their minds, the group approached the nearest shelf.

On it sat an unassuming bottle filled with a dark liquid.

Wei Yi frowned, studying it closely. "A black liquid in a bottle? What kind of medicinal elixir is this?"

As a disciple of Medicine Valley, Wei Yi was highly attuned to the properties of elixirs. But this was unlike anything he had ever seen.

"You're overthinking it. Why not just read the description?" Liu Ruyu suggested, her tone light.

"Fine, let me see."

Leaning closer, Wei Yi scrutinized the label beneath the bottle. His eyes moved quickly across the text, but as he read, his expression shifted from confusion to astonishment.

When he finally finished, he inhaled sharply.

The description claimed the drink, called cola, could fully heal all non-fatal injuries.

As a pharmacist, Wei Yi deeply understood how miraculous such an effect was. Even the most advanced high-grade pills couldn't rival it. Those rare pills, painstakingly refined from precious ingredients, could cost tens of thousands of spirit crystals.

Yet here was a product with even greater efficacy—priced at just ten spirit crystals!

For a moment, Wei Yi stood frozen, his worldview crumbling under the weight of this discovery.

The immense cost of refining pills made their high prices understandable. The time, resources, and expertise required to train a skilled pharmacist were immense. Not to mention, high-level pills relied on rare and often exorbitantly priced ingredients.

But this cola, which achieved superior results, was not only inexpensive but seemingly required none of those resources.

"This could completely disrupt the pill industry," Wei Yi muttered to himself, still struggling to process what he had just learned.

Before he could dwell on it further, Liu Ruyu called out from another shelf. "Come here and look at this!"

Wei Yi and Fifth Wuying quickly moved to her side.

On the shelf, several items were marked with "Sold Out" signs. Beneath them were descriptions that further deepened their shock.

"Replenishes vitality? This has to be a joke!" Wei Yi exclaimed, his voice tinged with disbelief.

In Medicine Valley, not even their greatest pharmacists had managed to refine pills capable of replenishing vitality—a feat considered impossible.

Even Wu Ying, who rarely displayed emotion, showed a flicker of surprise in his usually indifferent eyes.

"The background of this shop must be far beyond anything we can imagine," Liu Ruyu said gravely, her tone heavy with realization.

Wei Yi and Fifth Wuying nodded in silent agreement.

"But why open a store like this in Nine Stars City?" Wei Yi asked, frowning in thought. "Could it have something to do with the ancient ruins?"

Liu Ruyu shook her head. "Speculating is pointless. The motives of someone this powerful are beyond us."

Even as the saint of the Jade Pool Holy Land, Liu Ruyu understood that her status held no weight in the presence of beings of such caliber.

The group continued browsing, eventually coming across the descriptions for spicy noodles and instant noodles.

Though these products weren't as shocking as jade nectar, their unique qualities still left the trio deeply impressed.

By the time they finished exploring the shelves, they realized one thing: this seemingly unassuming store was far more extraordinary than they had ever imagined.