This time, it wasn't just the youth who was surprised—even the surrounding cultivators were stunned.
Why did the Third Elder of Medicine Valley also seem to recognize the Origin Mall?
There was clearly more going on here than anyone had anticipated.
For a moment, the crowd of curious onlookers—those "melon eaters"—leaned in eagerly, ears perked and eyes wide.
"Exactly!"
Suppressing his nervousness, the youth quickly nodded in response.
The Third Elder narrowed his eyes, as if recalling something.
"Does the senior you mentioned… look very young? And perhaps has a bit of a… facial paralysis?" he asked cautiously, trying to describe the vague image in his mind more clearly.
That choice of words caused Wei Yi and the other Medicine Valley disciples to nearly burst out laughing on the spot.
Facial paralysis?
Thinking about it… it wasn't entirely wrong.
That calm, expressionless face really did resemble someone perpetually numb.
Still, none of them dared laugh openly.
They could already imagine the boss's reaction if he heard this description.
It would be… something.
If Luo Chuan ever learned how the Third Elder described him, there was no doubt he'd have a certain phrase come to mind—though whether or not it was appropriate was another matter.
Facial paralysis?
This is called "aloof and cool," okay?! Get it right!
…Perhaps someday, Luo Chuan would hear about this conversation.
The youth confirmed again, "Yes. That's the one."
The Third Elder's gaze sharpened. "Then tell me exactly what happened here. If there's even the slightest lie…"
His tone was calm, yet heavy with authority.
A quiet chill fell over the crowd.
This was the weight of true strength.
But no one objected.
After all, on the Azure Continent, the strong ruled all. That was simply the natural order.
The youth nervously wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and began recounting the events, voice trembling slightly.
He described how Luo Chuan had appeared and waved his hand, summoning a massive translucent light curtain, stretching hundreds of meters wide.
Even Wei Yi and the others couldn't help clicking their tongues.
"The boss really never does anything small…" one of them muttered under his breath.
"There were four types of goods displayed on the light curtain," the youth explained, carefully enunciating every word. "Coke, spicy strips, Jade Nectar Dew, and mineral water."
The moment those words left his mouth, even the Third Elder's breathing became unsteady.
They knew—everyone knew—the effectiveness of the mineral water and Jade Nectar Dew sold in the Origin Mall was utterly absurd. It was so powerful it bordered on miraculous.
But the part that really made people uncomfortable… was the inventory limit.
Why couldn't they just buy as much as they wanted?
So, when the elders heard that Luo Chuan was selling those same items again, they were visibly shaken.
But then—
The youth continued, "Jade Nectar Dew and mineral water were each limited to ten bottles. That's all."
The three elders collectively let out a sigh of relief.
So the boss was still the boss.
Even if the items were powerful, he hadn't changed his nature.
There were more bottles than usual this time, perhaps due to special circumstances—but aside from that, it wasn't much different from the usual Origin Mall.
"But that senior's Origin Mall had a lot of rules," the youth added with a slight pout. "Each customer could only buy one of each product! I don't get it—what's the point of that?"
Ah, yes.
That was definitely the boss's style.
No haggling. No exceptions. The rules were the rules.
"And then?" Wei Yi leaned in with interest.
Encouraged by their reactions, the youth slowly relaxed.
He realized that these people from Medicine Valley weren't as intimidating as he had thought. In fact, they were surprisingly easy to talk to—especially once he mentioned Luo Chuan.
Maybe it was the shared reverence.
In the Origin Mall, everyone was equal.
Whether you were a Pathseeker cultivator or a mighty Eminence, everyone followed the same rules.
There was no room for pride or status in front of the boss.
The youth continued recounting how the goods affected the cultivators—how some monsters awakened their bloodlines, while others experienced a rejuvenation of vitality.
It sounded like something out of a legend.
And yet… it had all happened, right here.
"After most people made their purchases, the senior dismissed the light curtain and left with the Demon Ape and the Black Tiger King," the youth concluded.
The Third Elder nodded. "You've said enough."
Relieved, the youth exhaled a breath he didn't realize he was holding. He quickly merged back into the group of cultivators, his presence swallowed by the crowd.
From start to finish, he hadn't dared mention their wild suspicions—
That Origin Mall might be connected to Medicine Valley in some secret, profound way…
That truth was too big—
Too dangerous—
To say aloud.
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