Seeing that Yao Huichen seemed to have gotten serious, the alchemists in the council hall also put away their joking moods. The clamor vanished in an instant, as though they had rehearsed it countless times—or perhaps had experienced many scenes like this one before.
It should have been time for a movie screening now. Though Yao Huichen was curious, the new product held even greater appeal for him. He felt it necessary to inform these high-ranking members of Medicine Valley that Origin Mall's newly launched product would absolutely bring about a transformation in Medicine Valley!
Just like when Sprite had been introduced. Sprite had now become an essential item for alchemists; when too much spiritual power was consumed during pill refining, a single bottle of Sprite could fill their mana bar to the brim, letting them instantly revive at full health.
Of course, the consumption of spiritual power and mental fatigue were two different matters. Refining pills for long periods still placed pressure on the mind, and only rest could relieve it.
"This is Origin Mall's newest product released today, called popcorn. It costs one hundred Spirit Crystals."
Under Yao Huichen's control, the paper tube of popcorn floated in midair. Even if they might have already learned about it through the holographic devices, he still felt it necessary to introduce it.
Whispers rose one after another. It seemed the price of one hundred Spirit Crystals had surprised them somewhat.
"As for its effects, they are indeed as described. It can improve concentration, and you can even control it yourself. It's a very miraculous experience—it feels as though your consciousness has split into several parts that do not interfere with one another." Yao Huichen recalled how it had felt when he tried it.
"How many things can the Sect Master focus