Divine Convenience Store-Chapter 304: Tower Integrated
The return to Fanling City was smooth, but the Bulletin Board threads skyrocketed as the tension in the Jade Hollow Plain became the realm's hottest topic.
The Divine Convenience Store blazed across every Viewing Jade, with Liu Xiaoyu's revelation of the Nine Heavens Exquisite Body and Lin Mo's audacious departure speech fueling endless speculation. Threads multiplied like wildfire, each one dissecting Xiaoyu's tribulation, the store's mysterious backing that many had already speculated, as well as the new announcement of the 'Divine Lecture' that Lin Mo posted.
[The Shopkeeper's Assistant's Physique Changes Everything! The Store is a Divine Sect in Disguise. – JadeWhisperer]
That's one of the hottest threads but the most prominent comment came from a golden patron.
GratefulVale: "Are you living in a hole? Benefactor has long mentioned the store being backed by divine beings! It's even in the name! DIVINE Convenience Store. Smh."
Upon reading that, Lin Mo almost spat the iced coffee he was just drinking. Since when did the Bulletin Board users know how to use internet slang? Their rate of adaptability is too rapid! And recognizing that username, Lin Mo could recall the face of Zhou Rui, who should be in a closed-door cultivation like Yan Wei, as they both couldn't hold back the arrival of their minor tribulation anymore.
"They're slacking off, aren't they? That's the power of being exposed to the internet." Lin Mo shook his head.
[Shopkeeper's Speech Was a Power Move! Who's Backing Him? – StarrySwordFan]
Another thread caught his eye, whoever this was, he was just as ignorant as the first one. And sure enough, the first comment was from Yan Wei criticizing the guy.
[Divine Lecture?! Is Taihao Himself Descending?! – MysticSeer777]
As for this one, it seems they're informed. A refreshing thread with users fully speculating the identity of Taihao or any other divine beings that might show up at the store.
And because of those announcements, that group of professionals who once visited the store after being threatened with their livelihood bombarded his admin inbox with their messages, inquiring about making a reservation. They needed to attend it so that they could expand their knowledge and create better products that could rival the store.
He's ignoring them for now as there were more pressing matters to attend to.
After downing the iced coffee, Lin Mo shifted his gaze to the still-peaceful store.
The shop was quiet for now as the morning rush of customers was still hours away.
As if her breakthrough was just a minor thing to happen, Liu Xiaoyu was already going around the store aisles, checking the newly-stocked shelves while Xiao Ya sat next to him, gradually dozing off from the exhausting situation they experienced.
Yangyang stood by the entrance, her divine aura a subtle shimmer that kept the store's air churning. She glanced at Lin Mo, her expression unreadable but her voice carrying a hint of amusement. "Shopkeeper, Liu XIaoyu's breakthrough might've stirred a hornet's nest but it's highly doubtful that those Elders would come here to make trouble. Unless they're confident in their factions to take down the store and the sects aligned with it, no one would be daring enough to stir up chaos or risk getting banned from the store."
Lin Mo nodded as he placed the empty iced coffee can at the counter. "Yeah, well, let's hope they're smart enough to keep their ambitions in check. I didn't want to trouble you so much in sending them out the door. It's troublesome for everyone involved."
His tone was light, but he couldn't help but continue processing the events of the night. He calculated the potential fallout from Xiaoyu's very public display. The Nine Heavens Exquisite Body is called a Heavenly Physique for a reason. It can shake the whole realm.
Xiaoyu, oblivious to the weight of her actions, skipped over with a box of [Taihao Spicy Noodles], arranging them into a precarious pyramid next to its shelves to become like a grand display.
"Boss, do you think we should suggest another sale? Gotta capitalize on my stardom, right?" Her grin was infectious, but Lin Mo caught the faint flicker of fatigue in her eyes. Even a prodigy like her wasn't immune to the strain of a tribulation and a Tower clear in one go.
Should he scold her and tell her to rest for the day? Lin Mo wondered.
"Stardom, huh? You're gonna need to sweep the floors twice to make up for the headache you've caused us," Lin Mo shot back. "And no sales until we figure out how many Elders are gonna show up begging for your autograph—or trying to kidnap you."
Xiaoyu twirled a packet of instant noodles like a throwing star as she laughed, "Kidnap me? Pfft, they'd have to get through Sister Yangyang first. And I'm not so weak to be taken by just them. Watch me kick their butts!" She winked, then darted back to the aisles, humming a tune that sounded suspiciously like the [Velvet Songweaver]'s lullaby.
Xiao Ya stirred, rubbing her eyes and yawning. "Boss… is Sister Xiaoyu gonna be okay? Those old guys looked really serious."
Lin Mo patted her head gently, reassuring her. "She'll be fine. No one can take her from here. Plus, I'm pretty sure Yangyang could glare half of those Elders into submission."
"I'm certain the Elders won't stop at a visit. They'll bring offerings, threats, or both." Lin Mo continued, "But so what? Our loyal patrons will be our first line of defense. Not to mention, the [Spirit Dispersing Beacon] and the threat of being banned. A few Core Formation Elders are just noisy customers with fancier robes, nothing to worry about."
Xiaoyu poked her head out from the back, her grin as mischievous as ever. "Boss, you're acting all cool again! Keep that up! Maybe Miss Yu and the First Princess will truly fall for your charms."
"Shut up, Xiaoyu. Stop making a tower from those noodles and come back here. We have other things to deal with, remember?"
Xiaoyu stuck out her tongue, hopping over to the counter and snatching a [Starcrisp Biscuit], a new product that was added to the counter. It's like those candies one could find at local convenience stores on Earth. Taihao also added that kind of aesthetic in this mock-up convenience store.
"Hmm? What is it, Boss? But really, don't you think I was cool earlier? I punched that tribulation lightning dragon! You try staying subtle when heaven's throwing divine spears at you. Besides, the Nine Heavens Exquisite Body's not exactly a secret anymore. Might as well own it, right?"
Xiao Ya looked up, her eyes wide. "Sister Xiaoyu, does that mean you're gonna glow all the time now? 'Cause that'd be so cool!"
Lin Mo sighed and raised his arms before lethargically cheering, "Yay. Xiaoyu is so cool. Can I have your autograph?"
He then snapped and reached for her cheek, pulling on it like it was a soft marshmallow, "Alright. Stop playing around. Come and sit here, I'll access it now."
"Access what? Oh?! Right! The [Tower Integration Protocol]!"
At that, even Yangyang and Xiao Ya perked up as they moved closer to the counter.
Soon, Lin Mo accessed the Divine System Interface and quickly went to the Tower Integration Protocol.
Almost instantly, system messages popped up, informing him of what transpired earlier.
[Jade Hollow Plain Conduit Tower's Floor 10 has been cleared by a challenger!]
[Confirmed Tower Clearance]
[Tower Integration Protocol Commencing]
[Transferring management rights…]
[Connecting to the Fractured Plane - Martial World]
[Connected. Plane Portal can be generated inside the store. Awaiting Shopkeeper's designation]
[Conduit Tower Integration Reward: 10,000,000 Dimension Essence]
[Jade Hollow Plains Conduit Tower details have been updated.]
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[Store Beacon List]
[1. Jade Hollow Plains Conduit Tower (Integrated)
- Status: Active
- Current Stock: Filled
- Dimension Essence Collected: 12908 (to be collected from sales)
- Dimension Essence Generation: 100,000 per day (can be upgraded)
- Dimension Essence Storage: 0/1,000,000 (can be upgraded)
- Maintenance Cost: up to 1000 supreme-grade spirit stones or 1,000,000 Dimension Essence (depends on the number of challengers and their highest floor conquered
- Management Menu: Enabled]
[2. Anchor – VYFB#0010
- Status: Inactive]
After scanning all of that, he glanced at the other three, who were staring at the same interface as him. Apart from Yangyang, who remained stoic and analytical as she digested the information, both Xiaoyu and Xiao Ya had their mouths agape.
Out of everything there, gaining ten million Dimension Essence in one go was more than a fortune. He could finally buy the currently most expensive purchases at the [Dimension Essence Upgrade] menu.
On top of that, the integration has been completed. The Jade Hollow Plains Conduit Tower was now an extension of the Divine Convenience Store, a beacon tethered to the Martial World's Fractured Plane.
The Maintenance Cost aside, the generation and the profit from the items being sold from the beacon could offset it.
What's more important is that he could now open a portal, right inside the store under his control.
However, a question rose in his head: what can they expect in that place? Isn't it basically a ruined world?
