"Boss, what was the reason for that Thunder Tribulation?" Song Qiuying asked, her curiosity evident.
Luo Chuan paused for a moment, glancing at Yao Ziyan before replying casually, "Ziyan's cultivation advanced."
The three women exchanged glances.
They had no knowledge of the Ancient Thunder Tribulation, as records of such events only existed in the ancient tomes of powerful sects and noble families.
Still, hearing Luo Chuan's answer, they nodded in understanding.
So it was the tribulation for Eminence.
Wei Qingzhu sighed in relief.
At least it wasn't something even more terrifying.
But just as the conversation seemed to settle, Luo Chuan's next words caught them off guard.
"Tomorrow, there will be new products in the store."
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"New product?" Wei Qingzhu's eyes lit up. "Boss, what is it?"
"Let me guess!" Song Qiuying interjected excitedly. "Something that increases mental power in a short time? Or maybe an instant detoxification elixir?"
Lin Wanshuang, always the more composed one, asked directly, "It's been a while since something new appeared in the store. Can you give us a hint?"
Three pairs of eager eyes stared at him.
Luo Chuan, however, remained unmoved.
If anything, he felt like yawning.
Shaking his head, he refused without hesitation.
"You'll find out tomorrow."
"Tch, boss, you love keeping people in suspense!" Wei Qingzhu pouted in mock frustration.
Despite knowing how powerful Luo Chuan was, they still had no real concept of his strength.
At a certain point, when the gap was too vast, it became meaningless to even dwell on it.
That was why they could still joke and chat with him just as they had when they first entered Origin Mall.
Meanwhile, the students from Soaring Cloud Academy and Profound Moon Academy remained much more reserved.
Unlike Wei Qingzhu and her group, they barely dared to speak in Luo Chuan's presence.
Well, except for Gu Yunxi and Jiang Wanshang.
Those two were practically fearless.
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After chatting for a bit longer, the three entered Origin Mall.
Still unwilling to give up, Wei Qingzhu turned to Yao Ziyan.
"Sister Ziyan, do you know what the new product is?" she asked hopefully.
At that moment, the other customers—immersed in their games—somehow caught wind of the conversation.
It was unclear how they even heard while wearing helmets inside a virtual world, but in an instant—
The store buzzed with excitement.
"New product?"
"The boss is introducing something new?"
"When does it launch?"
A wave of enthusiasm spread across the room.
Yao Ziyan simply smiled mysteriously.
"You'll find out tomorrow."
Wei Qingzhu rolled her eyes.
The exact same answer as the boss.
You two are definitely in cahoots!
Still, despite their complaints, the customers quickly returned to their games, their excitement now mixed with growing curiosity.
What could it be?
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As the sun set, casting an amber glow over Nine Stars City, evening arrived swiftly.
The day at Origin Mall was nearing its end.
"Sister Ziyan, boss, we'll head out first," Zhou Hu called out.
Their game session had just ended, and as the last group of customers in the store, they gathered their things and left.
Even after leaving, their conversations remained lively.
"Hey, I reached Level 4 in casual mode! Tomorrow, I'm planning to explore further!"
"Level 4? Ha! I'm almost at Level 6!"
"You traitor! Leveling up behind my back? Unacceptable!"
"Oi! Don't slap my face! No face-slapping!"
Their playful bickering echoed down the street, followed by bursts of laughter.
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Inside the store, the air grew quiet.
Luo Chuan remained seated, watching the golden hues of the evening sky outside.
The store was peaceful, yet he could already feel the ripple of anticipation growing.
Tomorrow—
What kind of reaction would they have?