"Lancelot, you should come out more often. Later, you can come with me to Level 4. My supermarket is about to open."
Level 27, 'Bunker Springs'.
Yang Tao and Blue Knight were soaking in the private hot spring room he had dug out. Soaking in the hot spring greatly relieved Yang Tao's tense spirit.
Blue Knight also seemed to enjoy this leisurely feeling.
"Hmm, what you said makes a lot of sense. It's about time I went out for a stroll. I'm sure someone will need a Knight's help."
Kamen Rider?
Yang Tao silently complained inwardly, closing his eyes and enjoying the comfortable spring water.
More than ten minutes later.
Yang Tao opened his eyes and stood up from the pool, walking to the changing area. A few seconds later, his originally wet body became completely dry, and then a clean set of clothes appeared on him out of thin air.
"Lancelot, let's go."
"Hmm."
Lancelot was even more convenient; he simply stood up from the pool, and the spring water on him was instantly dispelled by a force.
Yang Tao reached out his hand and summoned a wooden door. Blue Knight followed him back to the Main World. Through the wooden door, they arrived at Level 4, 'Abandoned Office Space'.
"Yang, your world is an excellent hub and living place for Wanderers."
Hearing Blue Knight's words, Yang Tao smiled and said, "It's impossible for them to live there."
"Lancelot, if I let Wanderers live in my world for safety, perhaps one generation will be grateful, but the second generation will take it for granted, and the third… Heh heh, they'll question why I'm occupying their land."
Blue Knight didn't speak.
Because he knew Yang Tao was telling the truth.
"Boss."
Jerry, who had been waiting at Level 4, immediately came over when he saw Yang Tao.
Upon seeing Jerry, Yang Tao was slightly stunned and vaguely remembered that he had told Jerry to wait for him at Level 4.
But because Sightless Seer's ability was not teleportation or instant movement, plus the beast incident, he had forgotten about Jerry waiting for him.
"Jerry, I'm sorry, there was a lot going on earlier, and I forgot about you."
Hearing Yang Tao apologize, Jerry immediately waved his hand in a panic and said, "No, Boss, you have a lot of things to do, it's normal to forget."
Looking at Jerry's complete lack of resentment, Yang Tao thought for a moment and took out Sange from his backpack, which he and Blue Knight had used in their previous fight.
"I'm giving you this weapon. Communicate with it well; it will definitely become your best partner. Consider this my compensation to you."
Sange looked very beautiful, with a white hilt and a scabbard full of ornate patterns, giving it an elegant feel.
Jerry did not refuse the weapon Yang Tao gave him; instead, he happily accepted it.
"Thank you, Boss."
Looking at Jerry's excited expression, Yang Tao gently patted his shoulder and said, "This sword is very strong. Once you're familiar with it, I'll help you upgrade it."
Next, Yang Tao began to arrange shelves and various prepared 'goods', primarily 'Farmer's Delight' and 'Vineyard Wine Aroma' as well as ordinary potions.
Because these were all renewable resources, the cost for Yang Tao was basically zero.
Immediately, he transferred four Mutated Iron Golems from the Main World to join the supermarket's security team.
He took out a bottle of 'Chanel Red Wine' from his backpack and handed it to Blue Knight, who was observing the goods on the shelves.
"Lancelot, how does this Chanel Red Wine taste?"
Blue Knight took the wine handed to him. He didn't look for a glass; if he opened it and poured it into a glass, he wouldn't be able to 'drink' it.
A strange slurping sound rang out.
Yang Tao couldn't do anything about it; in Minecraft, whether drinking milk or potions, it always made this sound effect.
"It tastes good, and I also feel the power of rules. This power allows me to jump higher."
After speaking, Blue Knight glanced at the other items on the shelf and said with a hint of teasing in his voice, "I feel like I'll be a regular here in the future. It looks like I'll need to find more Almond water."
"For the sake of friendship, I'll give you a five percent discount!"
"Yang Tao, you're definitely going to be an excellent profiteer."
"Thanks for the compliment!"
…
After half a day of busy work, the supermarket was finally renovated. Yang Tao returned to the Overworld, selected a Villager, brought him back to the supermarket, and placed his hand on the Villager's shoulder, looking extremely serious.
"Brave Sir…"
The Villager really didn't understand what Yang Tao wanted him to do.
"Shh, listen to me first."
Yang Tao looked at the Villager sincerely and said, "Brother, among so many Villagers, I can tell at a glance that only you are capable of this great responsibility."
"You didn't just point randomly…"
"Shh, that's not important. Now I have a special task for you. Do you see this supermarket? From today on, you are the manager of this store."
"And I'm giving you another benefit."
Saying that, Yang Tao took out a name tag from his backpack.
"You can choose to have your own name…"
The Villager's expression showed no fluctuation; he calmly watched Yang Tao try to fool him.
"Monthly salary: 30 emeralds."
Plop! The Villager immediately pounced and hugged Yang Tao's leg, showing an expression of tearful gratitude and saying, "Hmm-hmm~"
"Brave Sir, from today on, I am your most loyal slave!! Hmm-hmm~"
Yang Tao sighed, realizing that drawing big pictures was useless these days; it had to be real, tangible benefits that worked.
"Alright, from today on, you'll be responsible for selling various goods here. If anyone causes trouble or tries to shoplift, just tell Iron Bro to kill them. Oh, and throw the bodies far away so they don't cause a bad impression."
"No problem, Brave Sir."
Yang Tao gave some more detailed instructions and had Jerry inform Eric, who had moved into the office next door, to post the supermarket's opening announcement online.
…
"Yang, I think I should go. I want to explore other places…"
Blue Knight found Yang Tao, who was busy organizing the supermarket's supply chain, and said.
Yang Tao was a little surprised to hear that Blue Knight was leaving and asked, "Where are you going?"
"I don't know, just exploring. But it shouldn't take too long. If you need anything, you can find me at Stormstone Keep. I can sense it."
Yang Tao pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Since you want to explore, then be careful. You're more familiar with the Backrooms than I am. I think you should be able to avoid some trouble."
"Don't worry, I will."
With that, Blue Knight turned and left, his metal boots clanging against the floor. Just a few meters out in the public area outside Level 4, Blue Knight's figure abruptly vanished.
Yang Tao stood at the supermarket entrance, looking at the spot where Blue Knight had disappeared.
"This ability to freely enter and exit levels is indeed convenient…"
"Alright, time to get back to business…"