Inside the [Pawn Shop], the Paper Figure seated behind the counter slightly raised its head, its face still wearing that strange smile.
"Esteemed guest, what comes after the Town... Wait, you've already cleared nine shops!?"
The Paper Figure had not even finished its sentence before it interrupted itself in utter shock, nearly lunging right into Bai Zhi's face.
"What? Does clearing everything earn some kind of reward here?"
Bai Zhi leaned back, his face filled with disdain.
"And get the hell away from me."
"...So far, you are the third person to clear every shop within the three hours limit."
The Paper Figure sat back down in its chair, its tone carrying a hint of complexity.
"But based on the overall time ranking, you are in first place."
"So? Does that ranking have any practical meaning?"
Rolling his eyes, Bai Zhi looked unimpressed.
"...Beyond the Town lies the next stage of the trial grounds. You'll find out when you get there."
After a brief silence, the Paper Figure answered Bai Zhi's initial question.
"Before that, though, I suggest that you raise your Level above 30. That is my personal advice to you."
"You know Players exist?"
Bai Zhi narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at the Paper Figure behind the counter.
"Anything can be pawned here: souls, knowledge, Skills, Levels, equipment, even life itself. If you need anything, you may purchase the corresponding supplies from me. You may choose to purchase one of the pawned Items listed."
Without any intention of directly answering Bai Zhi's question, the Paper Figure placed a brand-new Item list before him.
[Skill Card: 100% Barehanded Blade Catch—100 Netherworld currency] [Skill Card: Hidden Dagger in a Smile—100 Netherworld currency] [Skill Card: Summer of the Cat Story—200 Netherworld currency]
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