Ji Wuhui and Old Bai recognized that voice immediately.
Luo Chuan.
As soon as he spoke, the thunderstorm vanished without a trace—even the lightning itself fled in terror.
Both of them found the sight almost comical.
You are the Ancient Thunder Tribulation!
Where is your dignity? Your majesty?
Yet, despite their amusement, an even deeper realization sank in.
Luo Chuan's power was simply unfathomable.
A single strike to end an Eminence.
A single word to send a tribulation fleeing.
What kind of cultivation allowed for such absolute dominance?
---
The entire city had witnessed what had happened.
The ominous dark clouds, the overwhelming pressure of the heavens, the terrifying purple thunder—
And then, in an instant, all of it was gone.
Liu Rumei let out a slow, shaky breath.
The shock in her eyes had almost solidified into something permanent.
She had long suspected that the seemingly ordinary boss of Origin Mall was anything but.
But now—
To banish the Ancient Thunder Tribulation with a single command...
Even the greatest cultivators of ancient times couldn't do such a thing!
She made a silent vow.
No matter what happens in the future, Origin Mall is not to be provoked.
Nearby, the Wu Daoxu had a different reaction.
His shock quickly turned to excitement.
So this is what true strength looks like?
To be so powerful that even the heavens themselves wouldn't dare oppose you—
His heart burned with ambition.
Luo Chuan had become his new goal.
And he wasn't the only one.
All across Jiuyao City, those who had witnessed the event felt a mixture of awe, reverence, and relief.
The dark clouds had finally dissipated.
The oppressive weight was gone.
It feels good to be alive…
---
Back at Origin Mall, things had returned to normal.
Yao Ziyan had cooked an incredible meal, and Luo Chuan had eaten more than usual.
Now, he lay on the rocking chair, basking in the warm afternoon sun.
When you're full, it's natural to feel lazy.
Might as well take a nap.
And so, he did.
---
That afternoon, students from Soaring Cloud Academy and Profound Moon Academy arrived at Origin Mall.
As they stepped into the alley, their gazes immediately landed on Luo Chuan, who was still lounging on the rocking chair, eyes half-closed.
A wave of reverence and awe passed through them.
This man... drove away a tribulation with just his voice.
Yet, Luo Chuan paid them no mind.
---
Walking down the road, Wei Qingzhu could barely contain her excitement.
"Do you think the boss really caused that storm earlier?"
Song Qiuying nodded without hesitation.
"Definitely! That was his voice—we all heard it!"
Lin Wanshuang, ever the curious one, frowned slightly.
"But what exactly did the boss do to provoke such a powerful tribulation?"
As they turned into the alley leading to Origin Mall, they saw Luo Chuan.
Lying lazily under the warm sunlight.
Not a care in the world.
Wei Qingzhu hesitated, then muttered under her breath:
"No matter how I look at him, I just can't connect the boss to some hidden supreme power…"
Song Qiuying and Lin Wanshuang nodded in agreement.
It just didn't make sense.
Yet the truth was undeniable.
---
Approaching the store, the three of them greeted Luo Chuan.
> "Boss."
Luo Chuan, having just woken up from his nap, slowly opened his eyes.
He saw the three of them and nodded slightly.
"You're here."
It was a simple acknowledgment, but even that felt... surreal.
Wei Qingzhu hesitated for a moment before finally asking:
"Boss... that tribulation earlier, did you...?"
She didn't finish the sentence.
But the meaning was clear.
Luo Chuan met her gaze, then nodded.
"Mhm."
There was nothing to hide.
After all, his voice had echoed through all of Jiuyao City.
Everyone had heard it.
It wasn't a secret.
---
Silence followed.
Wei Qingzhu, Song Qiuying, and Lin Wanshuang exchanged glances.
Then, without another word—
They simply nodded.
There was no need to ask for details.
No need to demand explanations.
Because some things... didn't need to be spoken aloud.
They had their answer.