New Product: Spicy Strips

"The host's strength is related to the amount of Spirit Crystals the host earns. After the host completes a transaction, the Spirit Crystals obtained will automatically be converted into the host's spiritual power cultivation according to the profit-sharing ratio," the system's serious voice rang in Luo Chuan's mind. "The host is currently a One-Star Store Owner, with a profit-sharing ratio of ten percent. As the star rating rises, more privileges will be unlocked, and the profit-sharing ratio will also increase."

Luo Chuan was somewhat surprised. Spirit Crystals actually had such a use!

But on second thought, it made sense. Aside from serving as currency, Spirit Crystals were originally items cultivators needed for cultivation.

The system's method merely saved Luo Chuan the step of cultivating.

"That's not bad. So the more goods I sell, the stronger I become?" The corners of Luo Chuan's mouth slowly curled upward, and a faint arc appeared in his eyes.

"Advancing to Second Order requires a share of one hundred Spirit Crystals, Third Order requires a share of ten thousand Spirit Crystals, and Fourth Order requires a share of one hundred thousand Spirit Crystals," the system replied.

Luo Chuan: ...

It seemed the road to becoming stronger was long and arduous.

From the system's subsequent explanation, Luo Chuan learned that his First Order was roughly equivalent to a major cultivation realm in this world.

"Then what's with the star rating?"

"The host may raise the star rating by completing special star-raising missions issued by this system," the system replied. "Special star-raising missions will be issued after the system evaluates the host's turnover and determines that it has reached the required standard."

With a sigh, Luo Chuan found himself looking forward greatly to the days ahead.

He casually picked up a packet of Spicy Strips from nearby, and information about it appeared in Luo Chuan's mind.

"Spicy Strips. After consumption, temporarily raises the energy within the body by one minor level. May stack up to five times, but cannot cross a major realm. Duration: one minute. Price: 100 Spirit Crystals."

Luo Chuan's expression did not change, and his heart remained calm. He had already become immune to the system's strange and bizarre items.

Luo Chuan felt that he needed to test the effects of the Spicy Strips for himself.

Tearing open the package, a familiar spicy fragrance rushed toward him.

As the Spicy Strips entered his mouth, Luo Chuan felt as though a ball of flame had appeared in his mouth.

Huff!

He let out a soft breath, a trace of surprise appearing in his eyes.

In Luo Chuan's perception, the scant energy within his body had actually grown much stronger after he finished the Spicy Strips!

"Really fragrant!"

Luo Chuan nodded in appraisal, then stuffed all the remaining Spicy Strips into his mouth.

After sensing carefully for a while, Luo Chuan found that the energy within his body had indeed returned to normal after one minute.

Then... then there was no then.

"System, are there no side effects?" Luo Chuan asked curiously.

In his memories, methods in those novels that could temporarily enhance one's strength always came with side effects that harmed the body.

"This system's products will not have such side effects. Also, host, please do not compare this system's products to that trash," the system replied.

Luo Chuan nodded.

No side effects—this was a little terrifying.

"Mission issued: sell one hundred bottles of Cola and one hundred packets of Spicy Strips. Reward: one lottery draw opportunity. Current progress: Cola: 0/100, Spicy Strips: 0/100."

At the appropriate moment, the system's notification sounded in Luo Chuan's mind.

By now, the Sky Color had already darkened. There were gradually fewer pedestrians, while lamps lit up one after another throughout Jiuyao City, like scattered starlight.

With a yawn, feeling the drowsiness gradually wash over him, Luo Chuan closed the shop door, went up to the second floor, and went to bed after a simple wash.

After leaving Luo Chuan's shop, Bu Lige headed straight back to the Marquis of Zhennan's Mansion.

However, Bu Lige was still savoring the delicious taste of the Cola. Coupled with the fact that the old injuries on her body had healed, a smile would occasionally appear on her face.

There were naturally quite a few servants and maids in the mansion, but whenever they encountered Bu Lige, they would subconsciously retreat several steps.

Fortunately, Bu Lige was immersed in her recollection and did not notice this.

After Bu Lige's figure disappeared from view, the servants immediately gathered together and began whispering among themselves.

"What's wrong with the young miss today? She feels so strange!"

"Exactly! Especially that expression on her face—it was simply too lecherous!"

"Ah, the image of the young miss as handsome and dashing in my heart has completely collapsed..."