Bu Shiyi snapped out of her daze at Bu Lige's voice.
Taking a deep breath, she steeled herself.
Ten thousand spirit crystals?
For something that could enhance one's aptitude, even a hundred thousand or a million would be worth it!
If the old monsters trapped at bottlenecks knew such an item existed, they'd be willing to fight to the death for it.
Items that extend lifespan only delay the inevitable. But improving aptitude?
That opens doors to infinite possibilities.
She had to buy this mineral water.
Bu Shiyi's eyes turned resolute.
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"Have you ever seen anything that can enhance aptitude?" she asked, her voice carrying a rare intensity.
Bu Lige and Jiang Shengjun froze.
Then, as realization dawned, their eyes widened.
"Buy it! We have to buy it!" Jiang Shengjun declared, inhaling sharply.
Bu Lige re-read the description on the shelf.
Moments later, he let out a laugh of relief.
"It says here that only ten bottles are available each day, and the stock refreshes daily. Also, it only works the first time someone drinks it."
Bu Shiyi and Jiang Shengjun quickly scanned the previously overlooked details.
After a few breaths, Bu Shiyi sighed with a wry smile. "Of course. A treasure like this couldn't possibly have unlimited effects."
"Exactly," Jiang Shengjun nodded. "If you could improve your aptitude infinitely, wouldn't anyone be able to become an Eminence just by lying around and drinking this stuff?"
Then, Bu Lige frowned. "Wait… Sister, do you even have enough spirit crystals with you?"
Bu Shiyi's expression froze.
Jiang Shengjun's face stiffened as well.
Who in their right mind carries ten thousand spirit crystals on them at all times?
At most, they had a few hundred for daily expenses—especially since they spent most of their time at Origin Mall.
Bu Shiyi, on the other hand, rarely carried any at all.
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"What do we do now?" Jiang Shengjun asked, looking between the two.
"What else?" Bu Shiyi huffed. "Go home and get it!"
Ten thousand spirit crystals was a significant sum.
But as the heir of the Southern Protector Marquis Household, she could scrape it together if she gritted her teeth.
"Wait, you mean right now?" Jiang Shengjun looked at her in surprise.
"Of course!" Bu Shiyi nodded firmly. "The sooner we improve our aptitude, the better!"
This is like starting a race with a head start.
Without another word, the three of them turned to leave.
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Yao Ziyan, still behind the counter, watched their hushed conversation with confusion.
She saw them whispering, their faces shifting between excitement and urgency—then, out of nowhere, they turned on their heels and made a break for the exit.
Her brows furrowed.
They just got here. Why are they leaving already?
Something was off.
Fulfilling her duty as a clerk, Yao Ziyan stepped forward to intercept them. "Where are you going?"
"To get spirit crystals!"
"Oh! Sister Ziyan, remember to save us a bottle of mineral water!"
"We'll be back soon!"
Their voices trailed off as they dashed out of Origin Mall.
Before she could even respond, they had already disappeared.
That speed… They actually used their cultivation base just to rush home?!
Yao Ziyan blinked in disbelief.
Then, she chuckled.
Going all the way home just to afford a drink?
Well, considering this was no ordinary drink, it made sense.
Still, saving them a bottle?
That wasn't up to her.
As a clerk at Origin Mall, she couldn't play favorites.
Everything had to be decided by the customers themselves.
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Outside the store, Luo Chuan reclined lazily on his chair, watching the three figures vanish into the distance.
Amusement flickered in his eyes.
He liked customers like this—so determined, so desperate to buy his products.
If only there were more of them…