The price of the Coke was clearly marked: 10 Spirit Crystals.
Seeing the price, Luo Chuan raised an eyebrow in surprise.
In the Star Empire, most ordinary people used copper coins, silver coins, and gold coins, with a simple exchange ratio: ten copper coins to one silver coin, and ten silver coins to one gold coin. Spirit Crystals, however, were the currency of cultivators and contained immense energy. One Spirit Crystal could be exchanged for ten gold coins.
To put it into perspective, one gold coin could support an ordinary family for an entire month. The value of a Spirit Crystal, then, was substantial.
"System, are you sure this price is correct?" Luo Chuan asked, his tone serious.
"The products offered by this system are priced fairly, with no arbitrary pricing," the system replied in a neutral tone. "Since this is the first time the host has questioned the system, I will issue only a warning."
Luo Chuan: ...
With that, an informational message appeared in Luo Chuan's mind about the Coke.
"Origin Brand Cola: Made from Primordial Spirit Spring Water. Drinking it will instantly recover non-fatal injuries."
Luo Chuan's eyes widened as he read the description.
Instantly recovering from non-fatal injuries? That was like gaining an extra life! Imagine being in a battle, both sides exhausted, when one person takes out a bottle of this cola—predictably, the outcome would be clear.
Though he wasn't sure what Primordial Spirit Spring Water was, it sounded impressive.
Should he try it out?
After thinking for a moment, Luo Chuan grabbed a bottle of Coke from behind the counter.
He twisted off the cap, and with a satisfying "hiss," the bottle released a rush of gas.
"There doesn't seem to be anything special about it," Luo Chuan muttered, frowning. "I guess I'll just taste it."
He took a sip and quickly evaluated it.
"Cola flavor... sweet."
But after waiting for a while, nothing happened. No change in his body.
"Why didn't it work?" Luo Chuan frowned in confusion.
"As the host is an ordinary person and has no injuries, you will not perceive any changes," the system replied. There seemed to be a hint of helplessness in its voice.
Luo Chuan: ...
"The host, as the store owner, can use the store's products for free," the system continued.
This was clearly one of the benefits provided by the system.
A new message popped up.
"Novice Mission: Sell your first product. Time remaining: 6 days, 23 hours, 59 minutes. Reward: A chance to draw."
Then, a light-blue panel appeared in front of Luo Chuan.
"The Strongest Store Owner System"
Host: Luo Chuan
Identity: One-Star Shop Owner
Cultivation: None
Current Share Ratio: 10%
Novice Mission: In progress...
Evaluation: "For the weakest of the weak, host, should you not hurry up and improve your strength?"
Looking at the panel, Luo Chuan felt a wave of familiarity. Having read many system-based novels, he was no stranger to such setups.
But what was with the final evaluation?
"System, what does that mean?!"
Luo Chuan couldn't help but ask.
The system explained: "This system has installed a security system for your store. You are completely invincible within a ten-kilometer radius of the store."
Invincible? That buff was more powerful than expected! Luo Chuan felt a sense of satisfaction.
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