One hundred thousand Mora for a plain jar on this shelf!
It was unthinkable.
Even a black market shop wouldn't scam people this blatantly.
A simple ceramic pot costing 100,000 Mora?
Why did fate guide her to such a rip-off joint?
"The rules of this shop have always been this way. It's certainly not a black market shop."
Seeing Mona jumping in anger, Felix smiled faintly and spoke slowly. "You can ask around. My jars have been priced like this since day one. If you don't believe me, you don't have to buy. There are Millelith right outside you can ask."
"Uh."
Mona froze.
She realized he was right.
The Millelith guards stationed outside. That was unique.
Not even the Adventurers' Guild or the finest restaurants in Liyue had dedicated Millelith guards.
Their presence alone proved this shop was extraordinary.
If it were truly a scam, the Millelith would have shut it down long ago.
Liyue had strict laws against price gouging and market disruption. Violators were arrested swiftly.
So, Felix's Jar Shop couldn't be a scam.
But... what kind of jar cost 100,000 Mora?
She had never heard of such a thing.
Was there treasure inside?
Mona scrutinized the jars on the shelf.
Aside from the ornate one on top, they all looked perfectly ordinary. The craftsmanship was decent, but not 100k decent.
"Then why are your jars so expensive?"
Mona looked at Felix suspiciously. "I'm a customer. I don't know your shop's deal. Shouldn't you explain it to me? Is there something special about them?"
"Of course."
Felix chuckled. "The jars contain all sorts of items. What you pull might be worth far more than 100,000 Mora—perhaps even priceless treasures. Or, it could be worthless junk."
"Isn't that just gambling?!"
Mona's face darkened.
It was literally gambling.
Pay 100k for a chance at a prize. Win big or lose everything.
The house always wins in these setups.
Merchants would fill the jars mostly with junk and use a few rare items as bait.
Fate guided her here to gamble? Mona was speechless.
If her hydromancy hadn't been right so many times before, she would suspect fate was trolling her.
"Shopkeeper! Shopkeeper!"
An excited voice rang out, drawing Mona's attention.
Cai Zihao ran into the shop, his face beaming with joy.
He clutched a heavy coin pouch that jingled with the sound of Mora.
"Ah, it's you."
Felix smiled at the fisherman. "Here to open more jars?"
He recognized Cai Zihao. A loyal repeat customer.
Got the Automatic Fishing Gloves, made money fishing, came back to spend it. The perfect customer cycle.
"Yes!"
Cai Zihao nodded vigorously.
He had sold his massive catch at the market and ran straight here without even letting the Mora warm his pocket.
Opening jars was the priority.
Everything he had came from the jars. If he made money, he reinvested it here.
If he got something good, great.
If not? He'd just go catch more fish and try again.
His goal was to hit the weekly limit of ten jars. Buying any less felt like a loss.
"Shopkeeper, here is 200,000 Mora. Give me two jars!"
Cai Zihao handed over the money excitedly and pointed at the shelf. "I want those two."
"Sure."
Felix took the money and waved his hand. The two jars Cai Zihao pointed at floated off the shelf and landed gently on the counter.
"Eh?"
Mona raised an eyebrow.
She had scanned Felix earlier and sensed no elemental energy. He looked like a normal person.
But that telekinesis proved her wrong.
If he could do that, why was there no elemental fluctuation?
Mona narrowed her eyes, studying Felix, then shifted her gaze to Cai Zihao.
She wanted to see what this fisherman would get.
Cai Zihao stared at the jars with anticipation.
Smash!
He broke the first one without hesitation.
Something fell out.
A long... finger cot? A puppet?
"Uh."
Cai Zihao looked at the strange object in confusion. What was this?
Mona leaned in curiously.
[Animal Finger Puppet - Elephant]
When worn on a finger, the user gains the strength of the corresponding animal. This puppet grants the strength of an elephant.
Felix read the description and his interest piqued.
An Animal Finger Puppet. Specifically, the Elephant one.
Did that mean the other Doraemon finger puppets existed too?
"Shopkeeper, what is this?"
Cai Zihao looked at Felix with hope. "Is it a tool like the fishing gloves?"
He prayed it was a tool.
Tools meant profit.
"Yes, it's a tool," Felix confirmed. "It's an Animal Finger Puppet. This one is the Elephant. Put it on your finger, and you gain the strength of an elephant. You'll instantly become incredibly strong."
"Think about it. With elephant strength, carrying heavy loads becomes effortless. You could carry ten crates at once."
"That's great!"
Cai Zihao was thrilled.
A tool!
Wearing this meant super strength. He could go to the mines and carry ore like it was cotton. Or move heavy cargo at the docks.
Another money-making tool!
Fishing in the morning, mining in the afternoon. Double the income!
"A tool?"
Mona looked surprised. "Is it some kind of alchemy device?"
Based on Felix's description, it sounded like an alchemical artifact.
Was this young shopkeeper an alchemist?
Did he craft these items himself, put them in jars, and sell them as a lottery?
If he was an alchemist, it made sense.
Alchemists created strange gadgets with varied effects. Some were useful, some were dangerous.
"You could say that."
Felix smiled noncommittally.
"Thank you, Shopkeeper! Thank you!"
Cai Zihao put the puppet on his finger. He flexed his hand and immediately felt a surge of raw power coursing through his arm.
It worked. He didn't need to test it; the feeling was undeniable.
He eagerly moved to the second jar.
Smash!
The second jar shattered, and a brilliant golden light erupted.
A pile of shining Mora spilled out onto the counter.
[500,000 Mora]
"Congratulations."
Felix smiled. "That's 500,000 Mora. Your luck is excellent today. Want to open more?"
Two jars. One tool, and a pile of cash.
The cash alone covered his costs and then some.
He spent 200k and got 500k back plus a superpower item.
"He... he pulled money?!"
Mona's eyes nearly popped out of her head.
500,000 Mora!
From a 100,000 Mora jar.
She had been skeptical of the finger puppet.
But cold, hard cash? That was undeniable.
And it was a huge profit.
If she had 500,000 Mora... she could do so many things! Buy so many books! Equipment! Food!
While Mona stood in shock, Cai Zihao was ecstatic.
500,000 Mora!
This wasn't an empty jar. It wasn't a niche item. It was pure profit.
He had made back his investment instantly.
Coming here today was the best decision ever!
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