"Why? I refuse!"
Inside his exclusive room, Lu Feng protested to the Paradise, but as expected, he received no response.
Anka was sound asleep on the large bed. In its opinion, the guys in the Arena just looked interesting, but were actually vulnerable, so whether it could get in or not didn't matter.
He couldn't enter the Arena, and Lu Feng was reluctant to spend Paradise Coins on the Trial Field.
He still had two days left in the Paradise. He couldn't just waste them, could he?
Looking at Anka, Lu Feng gradually came up with an idea.
"Brother Tiger, stop sleeping. Let's go eat."
Lu Feng and Anka had a hearty meal at a restaurant run by an Employee.
After the meal, Lu Feng started chatting with the restaurant owner.
"Boss, how's your business?"
The owner was very friendly. Most Contractors didn't think much of ordinary Employees like them and rarely talked to them.
"So-so, it's alright. I can earn 2000 Paradise Coins during each stay. When I'm lucky, I can get over 3000."
"Oh? That much! Running a shop is so profitable."
Lu Feng's eyes lit up, realizing his plan was very feasible.
"It's not as profitable as you think. We Employees have a two-month stay each time, so on average, it's only 50 to 60 Paradise Coins per day."
The restaurant owner immediately saw through Lu Feng's intentions. He wasn't the first Contractor with this idea, nor would he be the last.
"You Contractors only have a three-day stay each time. It's not worth it for just a hundred or so Paradise Coins."
The restaurant owner spoke earnestly. He had a good impression of this Contractor who was willing to talk to him.
Lu Feng didn't argue.
"I'm just opening it for fun. If it doesn't work out, I'll just close it. By the way, Boss, how do I open a shop?"
Seeing that he couldn't dissuade him, the restaurant owner smiled helplessly.
"In the central area of the Paradise, on the main road to the south, there's the Employee Hall. You can apply there."
Bidding farewell to the enthusiastic restaurant owner, Lu Feng took Anka straight to the Employee Hall. He planned to open a shop to increase his income.
As for what kind of shop to open, it was naturally his old profession from the real world: a Pet Care Shop.
Although Lu Feng currently ran a dog kennel, before that, he started with a Pet Care Shop.
Don't think that no one keeps pets in the Paradise. Followers, servants, battle pets, or permanent summons, in Lu Feng's opinion, all fall under the category of pets.
After each world mission, Contractors need to relax, and those pets are no exception.
Grooming fur, trimming nails, and cleaning scales are how these pets relax.
Lu Feng had extensive knowledge and experience in caring for various pets, plus the talent he awakened after entering Reincarnation Paradise:
[Heart of the Beast, increases your affinity with beasts.]
This made his work even more effective.
The Employee Hall was bustling, and Lu Feng's arrival quickly attracted everyone's attention.
Contractors rarely came here, especially with Lu Feng bringing a powerful follower like Anka, making it clear he was no ordinary person.
Such high-ranking Contractors even more rarely set foot in the Employee Hall.
Even though Anka was massive, wherever Lu Feng and it passed, Employees voluntarily made way, creating a wide path, and it didn't feel crowded at all.
They all watched Lu Feng and Anka with eyes full of envy or surprise.
Feeling a bit uncomfortable under all the gazes, Lu Feng quickly walked to a counter and inquired about the process of opening a shop.
The female Employee at the counter thought she had misheard.
She couldn't understand why Lu Feng, with his evident strength, would need to open a shop when he could earn a fortune just by protecting Employees in the mission worlds and collecting protection fees.
Lu Feng naturally couldn't expose his identity as a Hunter. Entering a mission world to protect Employees and collect protection fees was something he couldn't even consider.
At Lu Feng's urging, the Employee quickly processed his application.
Opening a shop in Reincarnation Paradise was much simpler than in the real world.
You just needed to choose a location and pay a 1000 Paradise Coin deposit.
As for whether you opened for business or what kind of shop you opened, the Paradise wouldn't inquire.
However, the daily 'rent' of 5 Paradise Coins was non-negotiable.
He named his shop 'Pet Care Shop,' simple and easy to remember.
After spending another 300 Paradise Coins to purchase various equipment and supplies, Lu Feng's 'Pet Care Shop' officially opened.
Lu Feng's first customer was naturally Anka.
Lu Feng had once tamed Anka simply by petting it, and now with a full set of equipment, he served Anka even more blissfully.
Watching Lu Feng diligently serving him, Anka made a firm decision: although his own shovel officer was not very smart, he would definitely stick by him.
He wondered if Lu Feng, who was busy working up a sweat, would still be so diligent if he knew Anka's thoughts at that moment.
Just as Anka's grooming process was about to end, a slender man holding a magic staff passed by Lu Feng's shop entrance.
He looked at Anka, whose fur was combed silky smooth, then looked up at the shop name and muttered to himself,
"Pet care? Interesting."
A twin-tailed loli skipped over beside the slender mage-like man, saying with a mischievous smile,
"Brother, do you want to give Little Fire Cat a grooming too?"
"I do have that thought. Piak rendered great service in the last mission world; it's time for him to relax."
"Hehehe, then this shop owner is so pitiful. He's not even enough for Little Fire Cat to eat in one bite."
"This is Reincarnation Paradise. To get anything, one must pay a price. Besides, this isn't a mission world; he won't really die."
Lu Feng had already noticed the two people at the door and quickly came out to greet them enthusiastically.
"Do you two have pets that need grooming?"
"Indeed, we do."
The slender mage pointed at Anka.
"Following the same service procedure as him, do the same for my Flame Tiger."
With that, he stomped his foot, and a magic circle appeared beside him, from which emerged a large feline creature wreathed in flames.
This was a creature somewhat similar to a tiger, but larger in size, with flames constantly rising from its body.
Lu Feng's eyes lit up at the sight. He had never petted such a unique feline before. Reincarnation Paradise was truly amazing.
Seeing Lu Feng about to approach and pet Piak without any precautions, the slender mage couldn't help but warn him,
"He's not an ordinary tiger; he has a terrible temper. Be careful."
No sooner had he spoken than, without any visible action from Lu Feng, Piak was already obediently lying on the ground, enjoying Lu Feng's service.
"I'm sorry, what did you just say?"
Lu Feng asked, looking up at the slender mage in confusion, while stroking Piak's soft fur.
The scene before him left the slender mage speechless for a moment.
He knew his battle pet's temperament best. Only he, its master, and his sister could approach Piak.
As for others, even members of his own adventure group, anyone who dared to approach within a meter of Piak would be fiercely bitten.
But this pet shop owner, upon first meeting Piak, could make Piak drop its guard and allow him to touch and stroke it. He truly had some skills.
"Ahem, nothing. Do a good job, and this lord will reward you!"
"You can rest assured about my craftsmanship, but the fee is a bit expensive, 100 Paradise Coins per session."
Lu Feng said with a smile. He didn't want to earn only a few tens of Paradise Coins per transaction like an Employee.
The slender mage said grumpily,
"I'm the leader of the Mingmen Adventure Group. Do you think I'd shortchange you on Paradise Coins?"
"Mingmen Adventure Group? You're Yan Chen!"
Lu Feng was shocked. He hadn't expected his first customer to be so prominent.
The Mingmen Adventure Group had always been a very famous adventure group, and its leader, Yan Chen, was even comparable to Su Dalao.
And after participating in a world conquest war with Su Dalao, the Mingmen Adventure Group, which recruited all sorts of extraordinary individuals, saw a qualitative leap in its strength.
Whether on the enemy or friendly side, they were a terrifying presence.
Yan Chen was very satisfied with Lu Feng's reaction.
"Since you know me, you're not afraid I'll default on the payment, are you?"
Lu Feng beamed with joy.
"Of course, Leader Yan, I guarantee your Piak will be served comfortably."
Watching Yan Chen leave, Lu Feng was overjoyed. One transaction, two gains.
Yes, two gains.
Besides making money, Lu Feng had a second purpose for opening the shop: building connections.
In the Paradise, having a battle pet + not lacking Paradise Coins = a powerful Contractor.
The benefits of being able to meet, get to know, and connect with these powerful Contractors were unimaginable.
At critical moments, it could even save his own life.