Luo Yunshi, new to this realm, knew nothing of its etiquette or forms of address. She simply bowed as the old man had, simultaneously using her mind to open all the shops in the cultivation world.
Though it was only four or five in the morning, someone had finally appeared here, and she wanted to learn more about the situation before letting them leave.
"Greetings, fellow cultivator Xiu! My name is Luo Yunshi. I opened all these shops. Would you like to come in and take a look, fellow cultivator Xiu? We have eateries, inns, weapon shops, medical shops, and more."
"So it's fellow cultivator Luo. In that case... thank you."
Luo Yunshi smiled and nodded, leading Xiu Wuchang into the Good Fortune Fast Food restaurant.
The old man looked around as he walked.
My heavens! My heavens! Is this an immortal descending to save the world? It must be! Or perhaps fellow cultivator Luo possesses great fortune and has stumbled upon the inheritance of some mighty being?
He had never seen these buildings before. What were those continuously glowing spiritual artifacts? Immortal artifacts? How could an ordinary person possess such things? Whether an immortal descending or someone of great fortune, fellow cultivator Luo was definitely someone he could not afford to offend.
With this thought, Xiu Wuchang's attitude became even friendlier, tinged with a hint of respect.
Luo Yunshi first showed him the shop rules, then explained how to use the exchange machine, and finally guided him through and introduced the Good Fortune shops.
"The first floor is the fast food restaurant. We sell spiritual foods here. Ordering and serving are very fast. You can order at each table. This is the Koi Machine. For 10 points, you can draw once, and you get whatever you draw. If you have points, fellow cultivator Xiu, you can try it."
What? All these unfamiliar dishes had spiritual energy? The eateries here, even the most popular Xiankelai Restaurant under the Zixiao Sect, wouldn't have this. Though he hadn't eaten there himself.
The Koi Machine actually had pills! Xiu Wuchang looked at the Koi Machine and exclaimed, his voice rising a few decibels.
"Heavens, this place actually has the rarely seen mid-grade Foundation Establishment Pill, mid-grade Spirit Replenishing Powder, and high-grade Minor Returning Pill. Ah! And this is a top-grade Ice Profound Sword. These are all rare and precious items!"
Xiu Wuchang looked at the Koi Machine, then turned back to Luo Yunshi.
The Minor Returning Pill and the Ice Profound Sword were indeed good items, but Luo Yunshi wasn't particularly concerned about mid-grade pills.
"Follow me, fellow cultivator Xiu, I'll take you to the second floor."
"Oh, oh, alright."
Xiu Wuchang's shock from the first floor had not subsided as he followed Luo Yunshi onto the escalator.
The elevator began to move the instant they stepped onto it. The two of them slowly ascended to the second floor.
What kind of magical artifact was this? And fellow cultivator Luo still had spirit stones to power it?
"The second floor is a supermarket. It has food for as little as 1 point. There are vegetables, fruits, snacks, and more. Many are ready to eat straight from the bag."
My heavens, this entire floor was filled with shelves of food!
Luo Yunshi led Xiu Wuchang from floor to floor, explaining as they went.
After seeing the items in the weapon pavilion on the top floor, Xiu Wuchang’s initial astonishment, shock, and disbelief gradually gave way to acceptance.
Just as his heart had calmed down, he heard Luo Yunshi deliver another earth-shattering piece of good news.
"Are you telling the truth, fellow cultivator Luo... really? We can cultivate here, and it's safe?"
Afraid Luo Yunshi might misunderstand, Xiu Wuchang quickly explained, "Fellow cultivator Luo, I didn't mean it like that. I..."
Xiu Wuchang was so excited he didn't know what to say, his body trembling uncontrollably with emotion.
Luo Yunshi nodded. "I understand! Fellow cultivator Xiu, you can try absorbing the external spiritual energy."
Xiu Wuchang couldn't wait to try.
He immediately sat down cross-legged and began to circulate the spiritual energy within his body, absorbing the external spiritual energy.
Soon, Xiu Wuchang discovered that there was indeed no impurities in the spiritual energy.
Heavens! What kind of divine place is this! The spiritual energy here is pure. There's food, clothing, weapon shops, and inns. I have to live here.
Having made up his mind, Xiu Wuchang stood up and patted himself down. Good, he had nothing but his whip.
A slight blush appeared on his face.
But the whip... well, he'd keep it for a while longer.
He'd better go back and get the item he had hidden to give to his friend Brother Xu.
"Fellow cultivator Luo, my residence isn't far from here. I'll go and get some things and be back soon."
Xiu Wuchang bowed and then dashed away.
All thoughts of respect and politeness were completely forgotten.
Luo Yunshi: "!!!"
This was the first person to enter the Good Fortune shop and leave without buying anything. Did he have to be in such a hurry! Couldn't they chat for a while longer?
...
Xiu Wuchang ran down the mountain quickly towards his residence. As he ran, he thought about taking everything from his home. Once he reached Good Fortune, he would immediately exchange for points to try the Koi Machine.
The mid-grade Foundation Establishment Pill was crucial for him.
He had to hurry, faster, faster. Mid-grade Foundation Establishment Pill, mid-grade Foundation Establishment Pill... All Xiu Wuchang could think about was the mid-grade Foundation Establishment Pill.
"Hey, Brother Xiu, where were you going so early in the morning? What's happening, and you're still running out instead of packing? Hey, you..."
A grey-robed old man was talking when he noticed Xiu Wuchang run into the cave, stuff a crumpled piece of paper into his sleeve, turn around, and crouch in a corner of the cave, digging at the ground, completely ignoring him.
Seeing this, the grey-robed old man, carrying his bundle, walked up with a puzzled expression.
"What's wrong? What's the rush? Have they arrived? Ah? So soon? I told you to pack early so we could leave together. You wouldn't listen.
Now you're in a hurry. Hurry up and pack, let's go to Zixiao Town quickly. Maybe we can still survive. What's there to pack in this broken cave? Just take a few simple things, and we can run faster."
Hearing the grey-robed old man mumbling beside him, Xiu Wuchang finally remembered something, but his digging motion didn't stop.
"That's right, Brother Xu, I found a great place where the spiritual energy has no impurities, and we can cultivate freely. There's food and lodging. But it requires points to buy. Pack some more things, and we'll go together. Quickly."
"What? What points? And... Brother Xu, what time is it? You're still in the mood to joke. Where in the world could such a place exist? Are you in a panic and confused? You'd better hurry and pack, let's go to Zixiao Town quickly." Xu Changan said, then picked up a hoe to help him dig.
After finishing digging, Xiu Wuchang picked up the items from the hole and quickly went back into the cave to pack.
"Brother Xu, I'm not confused. You'll know when you follow me later. They have mid-grade Foundation Establishment Pills, mid-grade Spirit Replenishing Powder... Ah, anyway, you'll know when you follow me later. It's only half an hour away."