The droplet of blood fell onto the white paper, leaving behind a vibrant purple mark.
Moments later, the paper began to tremble, radiating an otherworldly brilliance. In the blink of an eye, it dissolved into a streak of light and entered Yao Ziyan's body.
Yao Ziyan froze, startled by the phenomenon. Yet, after a quick check, she found nothing unusual within her body.
The only noticeable change was her perception of the store.
It was an odd sensation—this place now felt inexplicably soothing, like the comfort and security of being with elders during her childhood.
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"The contract has been successfully signed! Congratulations to the host on recruiting your first clerk. The reward has been issued; please check it."
"Note: The current position does not match the recommendation."
"Name: Yao Ziyan. Current position: Clerk of Origin Mall. Recommended position: Mrs. Boss."
"Do you wish to make a change?"
The system's prompts echoed in Luo Chuan's mind, causing him to sigh.
System, are you entertained now?
"No," Luo Chuan replied mentally.
"The recommended position does not match the current position. Please reconfirm."
"Confirm," Luo Chuan responded, rolling his eyes inwardly.
"Confirmation successful. Reminder: Yao Ziyan's position can be modified at any time."
Luo Chuan: …
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Noticing his shifting expressions, Yao Ziyan asked cautiously, "Boss, is something wrong?"
Luo Chuan shook his head. "It's nothing. Congratulations on becoming a full-time employee of Origin Mall."
A smile lit up Yao Ziyan's face. She hadn't felt such genuine happiness in a long time. Perhaps becoming part of this peculiar store was indeed a blessing.
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Suddenly, Luo Chuan remembered something. "By the way, your hand is injured, right? Go grab a bottle of Coke and drink it."
"Coke?" Yao Ziyan echoed, puzzled.
Realizing her confusion, Luo Chuan gestured toward the glass shelves. "There are currently three products in the store: Coke, Spicy Bars, and Ginger Jelly. You've already encountered one of them—what you drank last night."
Yao Ziyan's eyes widened as memories of the previous night resurfaced. She recalled seeing Luo Chuan sipping from a cold jade bottle.
Wait… Did he drink a 100,000-spirit-crystal bottle just like that?!
Even someone at her level—a First Grade Eminence of the monster royal family—couldn't help but feel a twinge of pain at the extravagance.
"But don't worry," Luo Chuan added. "As an employee, you won't have to pay for them. It's part of the job perks."
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The contract she'd signed indeed detailed these benefits: store employees could use products in life-threatening situations without cost, and non-consumable goods were free for daily use.
While the definition of "non-consumable goods" remained unclear—given the store's limited inventory—it was still a generous policy.
Luo Chuan continued, "You've seen Spicy Bars and Coke; Wei Qingzhu and her friends bought them earlier. There's no stock limit for these two. You'll find their descriptions beneath the shelves. Check them out later."
"As for your salary," Luo Chuan said after a pause, "for now, you'll receive a pack of Spicy Bars and a bottle of Coke daily. Of course, room and board are included."
Yao Ziyan nodded, silently marveling at how her status had shifted from royalty to a humble shop assistant.
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Curious about the products, Yao Ziyan approached the shelves and began reading their descriptions.
Her initial curiosity quickly turned into shock.
Coke: Priced at only ten spirit crystals, it could instantly heal all non-fatal injuries.
Spicy Bars: At a hundred spirit crystals per pack, these could temporarily boost strength, with effects that stacked.
And then there was the terrifying Jelly Dew, which she had already experienced firsthand.
For someone who had roamed Azure Continent for countless years and prided herself on being knowledgeable, Yao Ziyan now felt like a wide-eyed novice encountering the world's wonders for the first time.
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