The moment Luo Chuan and Zuo Wanjin left, the once-lively hall of Wind Immortal Tower fell into a stunned silence.
Not a single voice.
Not even the clatter of dishes.
The only sound was the distant murmur of the city outside.
A pin drop would have been deafening.
Then, after what felt like an eternity, someone finally spoke.
A dry, uncertain whisper—
"Who… was that?"
Another voice followed, hesitant and confused.
"He looks familiar, but I just can't place him…"
Then—
Someone suddenly gasped.
Their face paled as they pieced together a memory that had nearly faded.
Their breath hitched, and they couldn't help but swallow hard.
"Wait! Isn't that… him?"
"Him? You mean—"
"Yes! That one!"
A wave of realization rippled through the crowd.
Some gasped, some shuddered, and some simply sat frozen, struggling to process what they had just witnessed.
At first, most had been confused about why Zuo Wanjin had shown such deference to an ordinary-looking young man.
But now, as those who knew whispered explanations, the rest of the patrons began to understand.
And when they did—
They could hardly believe it.
That man…
The one who had just dined so casually…
The one who spoke to Zuo Wanjin like it was nothing…
Was someone even the Heavenly Star Emperor treated with absolute respect?!
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The world had truly gone mad.
All eyes turned toward the private room where Luo Chuan had entered.
Their expressions were a mix of shock, reverence, and lingering disbelief.
Meanwhile, inside the private room—
Luo Chuan didn't wait long for his meal.
Or rather…
Zuo Wanjin likely wouldn't have dared to keep him waiting.
Within minutes, the table was piled high with luxurious dishes.
A feast fit for royalty.
Luo Chuan didn't hesitate.
After all, this was imperial property.
Why would he need to pay?
He sampled the dishes, noting that the flavors remained as good as ever.
Yet, something felt different.
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Back when he first arrived in this world, the cuisine had been a revelation—
A pleasant surprise, proving that even beyond his home, there were lands capable of producing such exquisite flavors.
But now?
The excitement had faded.
The novelty had worn off.
Luo Chuan sighed inwardly.
"Guess I'm getting used to it."
After finishing his meal, he casually tore open space and stepped through—
Reappearing just outside the Origin Mall.
Once inside, he followed his usual routine:
A bit of gaming, some relaxation.
Then upstairs—
A quick wash—
And finally, into his room.
Luo Chuan took a deep breath.
His eyes gleamed with subtle excitement.
It was that time again.
The lottery.
Luo Chuan still remembered the development path he had chosen for the store—
Cultivation-oriented expansion.
This meant his rewards should (hopefully) be related to that.
He clasped his hands together, silently praying.
"Please… just something normal this time."
Then, with an exhale—
"System, start the lottery."
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Darkness enveloped him.
The familiar lottery space stretched endlessly, a void so deep that staring into it felt like gazing into eternity itself.
No light.
No sound.
Only the presence of the massive roulette wheel before him.
It was still the "stripped version", a result of his chosen store development path.
Even so, it still held mysteries beyond his understanding.
Luo Chuan stared at the wheel and gave a simple mental command.
"Spin."
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The roulette lurched into motion.
Faster.
Faster—
Until it blurred into a phantom streak of colors.
Then—
"Stop."
The wheel slowed.
Gradually.
A dozen breaths later, it clicked to a halt.
Luo Chuan's gaze locked onto the result.
A section depicting an array of weapons.
His eyes widened slightly.
Then, a mechanical voice echoed in his mind.
"Congratulations, Host! You have obtained the Weapon Sales System."
"Estimated time for store remodeling: 48 hours."
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Luo Chuan snapped back to reality, finding himself once again in his room.
His expression?
Utter disbelief.
"Did I… finally get something good?"
"Did I actually break my streak of bad luck?"
For a moment, he almost didn't trust it.
But then, his mind caught on something strange.
His brow furrowed.
"Wait…"
"I won… a system? Inside a system's lottery?"
The irony wasn't lost on him.
He coughed lightly, then asked, "System, what exactly is this Weapon Sales System?"
The reply was immediate.
"A special space will be opened within Origin Mall to sell weapons."
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Luo Chuan sat in silence for a moment.
Then, ever so slightly—
A grin tugged at his lips.
This…
Could be interesting.