I Want to Open a Candy Shop! The Birth of the Underworld's First Currency!

Humanity's first "peace agreement" was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples of "change" throughout the entire Reincarnation Metaverse.

Trade, this Magic Power word, quickly replaced war as the most popular topic in the newbie continent.

Youchao Shi's "Construction Company" was officially established.

They were no longer content with building simple thatched huts, but began to take on various "high-end custom" orders.

"Suiren, look at this 'Luxury Cave Dwelling with a Prime River View'! It's warm in winter and cool in summer, and it even comes with a natural fish-grilling pit, guaranteeing you can smell the aroma of fish even while lying in bed!"

"Hey bro, want a stone house with a separate storage unit? No problem! Just pay extra! We also have a 'moisture-proof, fireproof, and neighbor-proof' three-in-one upgrade package, wanna check it out?"

Meanwhile, Suiren Shi's "Catering Group" was thriving.

They no longer limit themselves to simple grilled meat, but have developed a series of mouthwatering dishes such as "Stone Plate Teppanyaki", "Lotus Leaf Beggar's Chicken", and "Hundred Herbs Health Soup".

They even launched a "Delivery Service," where the fastest young men in the tribe would deliver freshly cooked food to the construction workers who were sweating profusely on the construction site.

Division of Labor and cooperation greatly liberated productive forces.

The development of human civilization has entered an unprecedented fast track.

In the underworld.

Lin Shen was nestled in the enormous Cloud Mist Sofa of the Ancestor Hong Yun, holding a "Light and Shadow Mirror" specially crafted for him by the Yuanshi Tianzun, watching the real-time images of the Metaverse with great interest.

He saw a member of the Suiren Shi clan exchange three roasted, charred, Seven-Colored Scale Fish for a finely crafted stone axe.

He then saw a girl from the Youchao Shi exchange a beautiful Grass Skirt she had woven herself for a Miniature Slingshot from Nuwa.

Bartering was novel and lively.

Lin Shen, his mouth slightly agape, his large eyes brimming with curiosity.

He felt that this "bartering" game was even more fun than his lollipop shop.

Etc!

Lollipop shop!

This thought made Lin Shen suddenly sit up straight on the sofa.

His "Myriad Laws Return to Origin Candy House" has been doing well since it opened, but managing it is just too troublesome!

Because it adopts the "Sweet Contribution Points" system proposed by the Old Ancestor Kunpeng, every ghost and deity who wants to eat candy must first come to the store to work and exchange points.

Thus, in the enormous candy house, there Ghost King sweeping the floor, Immortal Lord wiping the tables, Demon Saint adding firewood to the alchemy furnace, and even Ancient Demon God Great God a shamanistic dance at the door to liven up the atmosphere...

The entire shop was filled with smoke and chaos, even more so than Master Tongtian's Biyou Palace.

The most critical issue is that the calculation method for contribution points is extremely complex.

Sweeping for one hour earns 1 contribution point.

Wiping the table for one hour, 1.2 hours.

Performing a complete "Square Dance" can earn you 3 rewards.

If you can please the Honorary Store Manager, the Three Pure Sages, you can also get extra random "reward points".

Every day, the judges in charge of bookkeeping would be working tirelessly with their abacuses, their ledgers piling up higher than mountains, yet they still couldn't keep up with the calculations.

"Too much trouble!"

Lin Shen pouted, her chubby little face clearly showing her displeasure.

He wanted a simpler, more fun way to exchange things.

Just like those little figures in the Metaverse, you can exchange one thing for another.

But what can he trade for his lollipop?

His lollipops were made using his First Master's alchemy furnace, his Second Master's immortal light, and his Third Master's sword energy; they were the most delicious candies in the entire Primordial World!

Lin Shen's little brain started working rapidly.

He wanted to find the person in the entire Primordial World who knew the most about "treasures" to ask.

A figure instantly appeared in his mind.

"Brother Duobao!"

Lin Shen cheered, slid off the sofa, and with his short legs, strode straight towards the magnificent, gaudy Gold Ingot Grand Hall.

At this moment, Daoist Duobao was sitting cross-legged in the center of his mountain of "spoils of war," holding a sword of Innate Spiritual Treasure level in his arms. He was rubbing the sword affectionately while chuckling foolishly, his face shiny with oil.

"Brother Duobao! Brother Duobao!"

Lin Shen's clear, childlike voice interrupted Duobao's lingering feelings about the stolen goods.

Duobao shuddered and swiftly hid the spirit treasure in his bosom. When he turned around, his face was already beaming with the warmest smile.

"Oh my! My little junior brother! What brings you here? Quick, senior brother just 'cleaned' a batch of top-quality Chaos Immortal Crystal, they're very sweet, would you like to try some?"

"I won't eat!" Lin Shen waved her hand dismissively, getting straight to the point.

"Brother Duobao, let me ask you, in the entire Primordial World, what is something that is shiny, beautiful, and that everyone likes and wants?"

For Daoist Duobao, this question was practically an instinct etched into his very soul.

He barely thought for a moment before his eyes flashed with fanaticism, and his voice changed tone.

"Gold!"

As he spoke, Daoist Duobao excitedly dug out a large piece of "Taibai Fine Gold" of extremely high purity, shimmering with a captivating luster, from a corner of his treasure vault.

He presented it to Lin Shen as if it were the most precious treasure in the world.

"Junior brother, look! Look at the color! Look at the luster! Feel the weight of it!"

"Although it's not very useful—you can't eat it or use it as a weapon to hit people—it's just beautiful! It makes you feel good from the bottom of your heart! Who can resist a piece of shiny gold?"

Gold!

Sparkling!

Everyone loves it!

Lin Shen's eyes lit up instantly!

He understood!

He clapped his hands and announced excitedly, as if he had discovered a new continent, "I know! From today onwards, anyone who wants to eat my lollipop must exchange it for one of those shiny little round pieces!"

Daoist Duobao was stunned.

Small round pieces?

Lin Shen couldn't wait any longer. He grabbed Duobao's sleeve and rushed off to Yuanshi Tianzun's "construction site" in a flurry of activity.

At this moment, Yuanshi Tianzun was hovering in mid-air, intently laying paving stones on a street in the underworld.

The size, pattern, and spacing of each floor tile strictly adhere to the perfect golden ratio, exuding a beauty of order and rule.

"Second Master! Second Master!"

Lin Shen rushed to the feet of Yuanshi Tianzun and raised high the "Taibai Fine Gold" given to him by Daoist Duobao.

"I need you to help me make this into lots and lots of tiny, round, sparkly pieces!"

The Yuanshi Tianzun lowered his head, his gaze falling on his little disciple's expectant eyes, then sweeping over the vulgar gold nugget in his hand. His majestic eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly.

He despised such flashy and vulgar things from the bottom of his heart.

But this was Shen'er's request.

"Good."

Yuanshi Tianzun was extremely sparing with his words.

He flicked his finger at the piece of Taibai Fine Gold.

A beam of pure, refined Jade Purity Immortal Light, containing countless refining runes such as "molding," "shaping," and "suppression," instantly struck the gold nugget.

Buzz--!

The gold nugget melted silently in the celestial light, and then, with unseen force, it was divided, pressed, and shaped with unimaginable precision!

Ding ding dong--!

A crisp, melodious metallic clang, like celestial music, rang out.

Countless round metal pieces, identical in size, thickness, and weight, shimmering with brilliant golden light, fell from the sky like a golden rain.

These metal sheets have a smooth, mirror-like surface, and their edges are decorated with exquisite Dao Patterns that no one else can imitate.

Most importantly, on the front of the metal sheet, the Yuanshi Tianzun used his supreme magical power to imprint a pattern with remarkable realism.

It was a cute, cartoon-style doll avatar with a Little Ginseng Leaf on its head, a round face, and a silly grin.

This is Lin Shen's "official verified profile picture"!

Wow! What beautiful little round pieces!

Lin Shen happily rolled around in the Gold Coin Rain, grabbed a handful, and couldn't put them down.

He decided to give this new toy a catchy name!

"From now on, this will be called... 'Lin Shen Coin'!"

The moment the words left his mouth.

Boom--!

The entire Metaverse, along with the underworld in reality, trembled violently once again!

[World Announcement: Congratulations to player 'Lin Shen' (GM privileges) for successfully creating a brand new concept – 'currency'!]

[World Announcement: Civilization has entered the 'Financial Era'! The primitive stage of bartering has ended!]

[World Announcement: 'Lin Shen Coin' will be the only officially designated circulating currency of the Metaverse, and its value is backed by the lollipops of 'Myriad Laws Return to Origin Candy House' as the core asset!]

In the underworld, all the big shots were once again petrified.

They looked at the glittering "Lin Shen Coin" and at the happy figure rolling around in the pile of gold coins.

An absurd yet undeniably real thought simultaneously arose in the minds of all the bigwigs.

Central Bank of the Underworld...

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