Wonders of the Origin Mall

What did they hear?

Vitality spring water!

Hot water meant for soaking instant noodles actually used vitality spring water, a resource so precious it was almost mythical. And yet, it only cost one hundred spirit crystals!

This world was insane!

In Medicine Valley, even the elders, who refined high-level pills, would use only a drop or two of life spring water to enhance their creations. Here, it flowed freely, used as though it were as common as ordinary tap water.

Wei Yi's mind was in turmoil. How could such a luxurious resource be treated so casually?

"He said this hot water is vitality spring water," Bu Lige confirmed, rolling his eyes at Wei Yi's reaction.

Bu Lige quickly recognized the insignia on Wei Yi's robes—an official disciple of Medicine Valley. Rarely did the people of Medicine Valley show themselves, and among them, the official disciples were all esteemed alchemists. These were individuals with pride and arrogance as high as the heavens.

Yet here, this proud disciple of Medicine Valley looked like a wide-eyed country bumpkin.

Of course, Bu Lige had conveniently forgotten how he had reacted the first time he came to the Origin Mall.

Liu Ruyu and Wu Ying were similarly overwhelmed, their gazes fixed on the hot water dispenser as if it were a sacred artifact. Their expressions revealed their complete disbelief.

"Don't just stand there gawking. Let's eat some instant noodles together!" Jiang Shengjun said casually.

With that, he and Bu Lige grabbed their own buckets of instant noodles.

Not wanting to stand out, the trio followed suit, taking a bucket each.

As the vitality spring water flowed out of the hot water dispenser to soak their noodles, the three couldn't help but feel a mix of shock and absurdity. Why was something so rare treated as though it were worthless here?

"Hah! That hit the spot!" Bu Lige exclaimed, leaning back contentedly after finishing his noodles.

The spiritual activity within his body surged several times higher than normal, a direct result of the life spring water's miraculous properties.

One by one, the others finished their noodles, each feeling the invigorating effects of the meal.

"Sister Ziyan, we'll each take a VR machine," Bu Lige said to Yao Ziyan, handing over the spirit crystals.

This casual tone and manner of speaking were something he had picked up from Luo Chuan.

Yao Ziyan nodded, accepting the spirit crystals without a word.

"Brother, what are you doing now?" Wei Yi asked, noticing the three heading toward a row of machines.

"Immersive vr games," Bu Lige said with a mysterious smile.

"Immersive vr games?"

Wei Yi, Liu Ruyu, and Fifth Wuying exchanged confused glances.

"It's exactly what it sounds like," Bu Lige explained. "The games here allow you to enter a world that feels as real as reality itself. You're fully immersed!"

He pointed toward Luo Chuan, who was seated nearby, his monitor showing an intense battle.

"See the boss over there? He's currently playing challenge mode in a game called Tower of Trials," Bu Lige said.

The trio's eyes were drawn to the screen, captivated by the vivid imagery of the battle.

"Huh? Is the boss… in that scene?" Liu Ruyu asked, startled.

"The so-called immersive vr game allows you to experience a world indistinguishable from reality," Jiang Shengjun explained.

Fifth Wuying's usual calm demeanor faltered. "So, the battle on the screen is what the boss is experiencing right now?"

"Exactly!" Jiang Shengjun replied with a grin. He then slipped on his helmet. "If you want to play, just talk to Sister Ziyan. It's one hundred spirit crystals to register an account for the first time."

Without another word, Jiang Shengjun entered the virtual world, his plans for the day already set—studying recipes and tackling the mirror challenges.

Wei Yi, Liu Ruyu, and Wu Ying exchanged looks. It didn't take long for them to come to a decision.

"Clerk, I want to register an account!" Wei Yi said, stepping up to the counter.

"Me too!" Liu Ruyu added.

"And me!" Wu Ying chimed in.

The three lined up at the counter, each determined to explore this incredible new world.