Power levels:
1. Mortal Awakening
2. Spiritual Sense
3. Fatebound Ascension
4. Soul Dominion
5. Origin Mastery
6. Pathseeker
7. Eminence
8. Celestial Ascendant
etc.
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Hearing the voice beside him, Luo Chuan slowly opened his eyes and glanced at the young man.
The man was dressed in a black brocade suit, holding an ornate folding fan, radiating the air of someone from a privileged background. The old man accompanying him exuded considerable strength, at the level of Origin Mastery.
A scion of some powerful faction? Luo Chuan speculated silently.
"Not for sale," Luo Chuan replied flatly, shaking his head.
"One hundred spirit crystals!"
To the young man, this was already a fortune for an ordinary mortal—a sum most could only dream of.
Luo Chuan remained silent, though his slightly furrowed brow suggested mild impatience.
"One thousand spirit crystals!"
The young man increased his offer tenfold, his confidence unshaken.
Luo Chuan ignored him entirely, reclining on his chair and closing his eyes, resuming his sunbathing.
The young man's face darkened as anger flickered in his eyes. Yet, he forced a smile, concealing his irritation.
"Boss, isn't this supposed to be a store? Why don't I see any merchandise?" he asked, glancing skeptically into the shop.
"Everything is inside. Look for yourself," Luo Chuan said lazily, not bothering to open his eyes. "Oh, and don't forget to leave the spirit crystals on the counter after taking the goods. Each person can only buy one of each item."
The young man's frustration deepened at Luo Chuan's dismissive attitude. A sneer crept across his face as he gestured toward the old man.
"Fu Bo, come. Let's see what this shop has to offer."
The pair entered the store. Fu Bo surveyed the interior cautiously but found nothing suspicious.
"Coke? Spicy bars? These are the products?"
The young man walked over to the glass shelves, his expression a mix of curiosity and disdain. Reading the descriptions, he let out a laugh.
"Boss, did you make up these effects? Full recovery from injuries, a small increase in cultivation level, and it can stack up to five times? Ha! Even advanced elixirs can't do that!"
"You'll know if it's real or not when you try," Luo Chuan said evenly from his recliner.
The young man narrowed his eyes and grabbed a pack of spicy bars, handing it to Fu Bo.
"Fu Bo, test it."
Fu Bo, unfazed, accepted the package. Having reached the fifth rank of Ascension, he was confident in his immunity to any mortal toxins.
Opening the package, a tantalizing aroma filled the air.
"This smell..."
Both the young man and Fu Bo widened their eyes in astonishment—the scent was irresistibly appetizing.
Fu Bo took a bite of the spicy bar, savoring its rich flavor and fiery heat. His face momentarily betrayed his delight, but he quickly finished it, determined to evaluate its effects.
Seconds later, a surge of overwhelming spiritual power coursed through his body.
"What?!"
Fu Bo's eyes flew open in shock, unable to mask his astonishment. The spiritual energy was palpable, invigorating his entire being.
The young man turned to him with bated breath.
"How is it?" he asked, his voice trembling slightly.
Fu Bo nodded, his expression solemn.
The young man's heart raced. It was true. The product's effects were real.
He turned to Luo Chuan, unable to contain his excitement.
"Boss, I'm buying all the spicy bars in your store! And all the Coke as well!"
Though the effects of Coke hadn't been tested yet, the young man was convinced that the descriptions were genuine. If he could bring these items back to Silver Moon Palace, the combat strength of the entire faction would soar!
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