Xu Yi spotted the distinctive heart-shaped Time Hourglass on the counter and bought it for a few spirit stones.
This Time Hourglass was unlike the ones he had seen before. Its greatest differences were its finely marked increments and its remarkably long span.
It could precisely record very short intervals, and also had a simple function for tracking longer periods. The longest it could measure was ten years.
"Your eye is sharp, honored guest. This Time Hourglass is our shop's latest product. Don't let its simple design fool you; it's a marvel of craftsmanship. For just a few spirit stones, a cultivator can escape the misery of losing track of time in a secluded room. It's truly worth every coin."
Seeing Xu Yi pay so readily, the round-faced shopkeeper gave him an enthusiastic introduction.
Suddenly, he took out a small pink square box and smiled. "Honored guest, you really shouldn't pass up this Clear Sound Box. It's even more ingenious than the Time Hourglass. Just wind it up gently, and it will sing clear, graceful music day and night, helping you calm your mind and spirit in your secluded room so you can reach the best possible state for cultivation."
"Thank you, but no."
Xu Yi said this and was about to leave when a voice rang out.
"Shopkeeper, do you have any Seven Insects Seven Flowers Grass?"
The round-faced shopkeeper cupped his hands toward the newcomer. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Our shop sold out of Seven Insects Seven Flowers Grass long ago. If you want some, you'll likely have to wait until seven days from now... I don't know what's going on, but it's been unusually popular lately. May I ask what you need it for? If you're willing to tell me, I'll give you a hundred stalks for