A week of exchanging and enhancing had flashed by in the blink of an eye.
The second mandatory conscription could be announced at any time, and within the Main God Space, the previously bustling and noisy atmosphere gradually grew silent.
The tense atmosphere spread, and the emerging market saw far fewer figures leisurely browsing and treasure-hunting.
Qiao Chu, with a procurement list in hand and accompanied by two "sturdy laborers" carrying bags, identified a small shop, stopped at its entrance and confirmed, "This is the right store, they sell a kind of blood coral from the sea floor and Water Elemental Shards..."
"Beautiful lady, please come inside, right this way..."
The server, dressed like a fisherman and following some strange enhancement route, warmly greeted Qiao Chu into the store. Inside, there were few buyers. The few scattered around bore the symbols of unknown minor powers.