A Talent

However, as Luo Chuan spoke, he felt a wave of heartache.

Although his expression remained calm and normal, upon closer inspection, a hint of discomfort could be seen in Luo Chuan's eyes.

If he were to cooperate with the Tianxing Empire, what would his daily sales revenue be?

It would likely start at tens of thousands of Spirit Crystals at the very least!

According to the One-Star Store Owner's ten percent profit-sharing ratio, he would earn thousands of Spirit Crystals daily!

Heartache!

Discomfort!

"As the man destined to become the strongest store owner in this world, Host, you must uphold your principles and not be swayed by money!"

At the opportune moment, the System appeared and offered Luo Chuan some motivational words.

Luo Chuan: Heh.

Next, having already eaten a packet of Spicy Strips, Elder Bai bought a bottle of Cola.

However, when it came to paying with Spirit Crystals, Elder Bai keenly sensed that Luo Chuan's mood wasn't very good, so he wisely and quickly left the premises.

Imperial City.

Ji Wuhui looked at the returning Elder Bai, his face unable to hide his curiosity.

Without exaggeration, in the short time that had just passed, Jiuyao City had faced several life-or-death crises.

"Elder Bai, what exactly happened? Tell me."

Elder Bai gave a wry smile and then recounted all the events that had transpired to Ji Wuhui.

Upon hearing that his imperial capital had such a hidden powerful expert who had opened a shop in a small alley, Ji Wuhui couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and exasperation.

"This senior is truly..." After thinking for a moment, Ji Wuhui nodded and continued, "Hmm, unique."

"Your Majesty is correct. That senior didn't carry himself with any airs of a powerful individual. However, if my guess is correct, he has most likely crossed the threshold of Seeking the Way and reached the legendary Venerable realm!" Elder Bai replied.

"Venerable..."

Ji Wuhui sighed softly, a look of helplessness on his face.

Although the Tianxing Empire was immensely vast, its strongest known individual was still him, Emperor Tianxing, who was at the ninth rank of Seeking the Way.

Of course, the Tianxing Empire had existed for tens of thousands of years, not to mention its deep foundations.

"However, since that senior chose to open his shop in such an out-of-the-way alley, and given the numerous peculiar rules within the shop, he probably doesn't want to be disturbed by too many people."

Ji Wuhui frowned as he speculated.

"Elder Bai, the information about that senior opening a shop in Jiuyao City must be strictly sealed!"

Elder Bai nodded and agreed.

If Luo Chuan were to know about the decision the two of them made, he would probably spit out a mouthful of blood.

He had gone through all this trouble precisely to let the people of Jiuyao City know about the shop's existence.

And here they were, deciding to seal off information about the shop in just a few sentences!

They were truly a pair of geniuses...

"Oh, right." Elder Bai suddenly remembered something and took out a dark-looking bottle from his Space Ring.

"What is this?" Ji Wuhui asked curiously.

"It's something sold at the senior's shop, called Cola," Elder Bai explained. "According to the description, drinking it can instantly restore non-fatal injuries!"

"Oh, and the Cola is quite cheap, only ten Spirit Crystals."

"What?!" Ji Wuhui's eyes immediately showed deep shock.

The Tianxing Empire was powerful, and Jiuyao City was adjacent to the Jiuyao Mountain Range, making spiritual herbs abundant.

However, items like Spicy Strips and Cola, which could perfectly fulfill a specific therapeutic effect, were extremely rare.

"Didn't the son of Marquis Zhennan get assassinated a few days ago? I heard his internal injuries haven't fully healed yet. Take this Cola to him."

Ji Wuhui quickly thought of the best use for this bottle of Cola.