A dozen students exchanged uncertain glances, unable to come to a decision.
Observing their hesitation, Murong Haitang waited patiently, curious to see how they would resolve the issue.
"Anyway, everyone's only allowed three hours of playtime. Does it really matter who goes first?" Luo Chuan suggested.
"Boss, it's not about who goes first!" Jiang Wanshang retorted, rolling his eyes. "It's about fairness."
Luo Chuan decided to drop the topic, realizing that the youths' thought processes could be quite complex.
After several minutes of deliberation, they settled on using rock-paper-scissors to determine the order of play for the Tower of Trial.
The sound of "rock, paper, scissors" filled Origin Mall as they decided their positions.
Fortunately, Gu Yunxi and Jiang Wanshang both secured spots.
First-time players needed to pay a hundred spirit crystals to create an account before donning their helmets and entering the virtual world.
However, the imagery that greeted them had changed once again.
Now, upon donning the helmet, they found themselves in a pristine white room with two icons displayed.
One icon was clearly the Tower of Trial, while the other piqued their curiosity with its kitchenware-like appearance.
Exclamations echoed as they realized they had entered the immersive virtual world for the first time.
"Boss, is this a new game?" Gu Yunxi inquired, turning to Luo Chuan.
Luo Chuan was surprised by the system's unexpected addition to every device after yesterday's cooking tutorials.
Shaking his head, Luo Chuan clarified, "It's not a game. Feel free to explore. Everything in here is currently available at no cost."
"Free? Even in the owner's shop?" Jiang Wanshang interjected, unable to contain his surprise.
Luo Chuan glanced at Jiang Wanshang nonchalantly, causing him to retract his playful tongue and remain silent.
Intrigued, Gu Yunxi clicked on the new icon.
Suddenly, she found herself in a modern kitchen.
Confused, she turned to Luo Chuan for an explanation.
Similarly curious, the others followed suit and entered the kitchen-like environment.
Confusion clouded their expressions as they attempted to comprehend the purpose of this new feature.
"Boss, what's the purpose of this new icon? It's different from the Tower of Trial!" Jiang Wanshang queried, seeking clarification.
Awaiting an explanation from Luo Chuan, the others also directed their gazes towards him.
Luo Chuan regarded them calmly and stated, "As you've seen, this is a kitchen."
Murong Haitang's eyes widened in disbelief upon hearing this revelation.
Luo Chuan confirmed, "Yes, it's a kitchen."
The group fell into puzzled silence.
"Why add this to the devices, boss?" Gu Yunxi questioned, baffled by its presence.
"Cooking tutorial."
Gu Yunxi nodded in agreement. "Yes, a cooking tutorial. But is it really necessary?"
Luo Chuan responded earnestly, "In my opinion, the younger generation of cultivators should not only focus on cultivation but also develop themselves in other areas. Cooking is a valuable skill worth exploring."