"The strength of the host is related to the amount of spirit crystals the host has earned. The spirit crystals obtained after the host completes a transaction will automatically be converted into the host's spiritual power cultivation base according to the division," the serious voice of the system echoed in Luo Chuan's mind. "The host is currently a one-star store owner, and the share ratio is 10%. As the star rating increases, more permissions will be unlocked and the share ratio will increase."
Luo Chuan was a little surprised that spirit crystals actually had this use!
But thinking about it, it made sense. Aside from being currency, spirit crystals were originally an item needed by cultivators.
This systematic approach just saved Luo Chuan the effort of training.
"That's not bad. So, doesn't it mean that the more products I sell, the stronger I get?" Luo Chuan smiled slightly, his eyes curving up in amusement.
"Upgrading to Tier 2 requires 100 spirit crystals, Tier 3 requires 10,000 spirit crystals, and Tier 4 requires 100,000 spirit crystals," the system replied.
Luo Chuan: ...
It seems that the road to becoming stronger is a long one.
From the system's explanation, Luo Chuan understood that his current first level was comparable to a large stage in this world.
"What's the deal with the star rating?"
"The host can complete special star-up tasks issued by this system to increase the star rating," the system replied. "Special star-up tasks are issued after the system evaluates the host's turnover to meet the required standard."
Luo Chuan sighed, looking forward to the future.
He grabbed a bag of spicy strips from the side, and the information about it appeared in Luo Chuan's mind.
"Spicy strips: After eating, they can increase the body's energy by one small level for a short time, stacking up to five times, but it cannot exceed the large level. Duration: 1 minute. Price: 100 spirit crystals."
Luo Chuan remained calm, already used to the strange things the system provided.
He felt the need to try the effect of the spicy strips.
Tearing open the package, the familiar pungent aroma hit his nose.
As soon as the spicy strip entered his mouth, Luo Chuan felt a fire in his mouth.
Whew!
He sighed softly, surprised at the effect.
Luo Chuan could clearly feel that the little energy in his body had become much stronger after eating the spicy strips!
"It's so delicious!"
Luo Chuan nodded, and then ate the remaining spicy strips in one go.
After carefully perceiving it, Luo Chuan noticed that the energy in his body had returned to normal after one minute.
Then... nothing more.
"System, are there any side effects?" Luo Chuan asked curiously.
In his memories, methods that could increase strength in a short time often had harmful side effects.
"The products of this system will not have such side effects. In addition, please do not compare the products of this system with inferior products," the system replied.
Luo Chuan nodded.
No side effects? That's a bit scary.
"New task: Sell 100 bottles of Coke and 100 packs of spicy strips. Reward: A chance to draw. Current progress: Coke: 0/100, Spicy Strips: 0/100."
At that moment, the system prompt sounded in Luo Chuan's mind.
It was already dark, and passers-by were becoming scarce. The bright lights of Nine Stars City lit up the streets like stars.
Yawning, feeling the sleepiness creeping in, Luo Chuan closed the store door and went upstairs. After a quick wash, he went to bed.
After Bu Lige left Luo Chuan's shop, he returned straight to the Southern Protector's Mansion.
But even as he walked, Bu Lige was still savoring the taste of the Coke and thinking about the dark injuries on his body. A smile occasionally appeared on his face.
Naturally, there were many servants in the mansion, but they all took a few steps back when they encountered Bu Lige.
Fortunately, Bu Lige was too immersed in his own thoughts to notice.
As Bu Lige's figure disappeared, the servants immediately gathered and began to whisper among themselves.
"What happened to the young master today? He seems... strange!"
"Yeah, exactly! Especially the look on his face, it's so... weird!"
"Ugh, the handsome image of the young master in my mind has completely collapsed..."
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