Mysterious Awakening
Chapter 229

The Vanished Road

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"Boss, has anything strange happened in this neighborhood lately?"

Yang Jian got out of the car to buy a bottle of water and took the opportunity to ask.

The convenience store owner said, "Of course. The strangest thing is that it got dark today. I think the end of the world might really be coming. The news said it was high-concentration smog caused by pollution leaking from some factory, and that it wouldn't have much effect on human health. Experts even analyzed it and said the smog contains various trace elements the human body needs. Breathing it regularly is actually beneficial. Men who breathe it in will strengthen their kidneys and bodies, while women will become more beautiful."

"..." Yang Jian said, "What end of the world? That's just alarmist nonsense. And you actually believe the garbage experts say?"

"Why wouldn't I? I've been planning to invest with some friends and build a factory specializing in canned air. We'll sell each bottle for a thousand. It's definitely got potential. Feels like I'm about to make a fortune."

Yang Jian said, "Then I won't disturb your business any longer, Boss. How much is this water?"

"Ten thousand yuan," the convenience store owner said.

"What? Ten thousand? Why don't you just rob me?" Yang Jian said in surprise.

The convenience store owner said, "Robbery is against the law. This is a legal transaction. You already drank the water. If you don't pay, don't even think about leaving. If I wasn't trying to make money, why would I open my doors and do business under these circumstances? All the supplies in the supermarkets have been looted. You're lucky you can still buy water for ten thousand yuan a bottle today. In a few days, I'll raise the price again."

"What kind of logic

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