Lin Feng sat trembling, the sixth pill's energy raging inside him like a storm. His meridians screamed under the strain, sweat poured down his face, and his breath came ragged. He forced everything into his dantian, hammering at the barrier that had mocked him for days. For a terrifying instant, the energy threatened to scatter, tearing him apart. But he clenched his teeth, steadied his mind, and pushed harder.With a final surge, the barrier shattered. His dantian expanded, spiritual energy flowed freely, and his body felt lighter than ever. He gasped, realizing he had stepped into the third realm of Qi Gathering. Exhaustion hit him, but joy burned brighter. He had done it.
Then, before he could savor the moment, the Chaos Shop flickered violently. Lanterns dimmed, shadows twisted, and a new interface unfolded before his eyes. A glowing panel appeared, its tabs shimmering like carved jade.
[ System Panel: Shop Tab ]
[ Qi Gathering Realm – Cost: 1 Low‑Grade Spirit Stone ]
[ Qi Stabilizing Pill – steadies meridians, prevents backlash ]
[ Qi Condensation Pill – accelerates dantian expansion ]
[ Qi Circulation Pill – improves flow and recovery speed ]
[ Qi Tempering Pill – strengthens meridian walls ]
[ Qi Resonance Pill – enhances harmony between body and spirit ]
[ Weapons – Cost: 1 Low‑Grade Spirit Stone ]
[ Iron Sword – reliable, sharp, durable ]
[ Wooden Staff – versatile, defensive, training‑friendly ]
[ Steel Dagger – swift, concealable, lethal in close combat ]
[ Foundation Building Realm – Cost: 10 Low‑Grade Spirit Stones ]
[ Foundation Stabilizing Pill – secures the base of cultivation ]
[ Meridian Expansion Pill – widens channels for higher qi flow ]
[ Bone Tempering Pill – strengthens skeletal structure for endurance ]
[ Spirit Harmonizing Pill – aligns mind and qi for breakthroughs ]
[ Core Formation Pill (Fragment) – assists in condensing a stable foundation core ]
Lin Feng's heart raced as he scrolled through the lists. The Shop was no longer a vague promise—it was a structured arsenal, a system that could change his fate. He muttered, half‑delirious, "It's all real… I can buy them… I can grow stronger."
But when his eyes lingered on the Foundation Building Pills, his excitement faltered. He remembered the bloodshed they caused whenever they appeared in the sect. If he produced one now, suspicion would fall instantly. He whispered, "If I bring this out, I'll be torn apart before I can swallow it." Caution steadied him. He decided to focus on smaller gains first—Qi Gathering Pills, basic weapons, low‑grade resources. The Foundation Building Pill would remain a distant dream, something to pursue only when he had the power to protect it.
Lin Feng leaned back, exhausted but smiling, his joy trembling. The Shop had opened its doors. Now, the world would never look the same.