Upon hearing the news, everyone could no longer contain their excitement. After exchanging a few quick words with Luo Chuan, they eagerly stepped into the Origin Mall.
At the same time, Bu Shiyi and Jiang Shengjun, whose in-game time hadn't yet completely run out, logged off and exited the Tower of Trials.
"Huh? Everyone's here already?" Jiang Shengjun asked in surprise as he spotted the group.
"Of course." Zhou Hu chuckled. "I come by every day just to see when the boss opens the door."
Without wasting time, Wei Qingzhu steered the conversation to the main point. "Didn't the boss say a weapon sales system was added? Where is it?"
"Yeah, I don't see anything new around here… well, aside from that potted plant."
"Actually," someone added with a chuckle, "that little tree does seem more vibrant than usual."
They joked and chatted freely, not realizing the true significance of the tree before them. After all, who would suspect that Luo Chuan had casually used the World Tree as a decorative potted plant?
Well… it was Luo Chuan.
"It's over here," Jiang Shengjun said, pointing to a glowing pattern inscribed on the nearby wall.
Bu Shiyi added, "Walk into the formation—it acts like a spatial gate. You'll be transported into the weapon sales dimension. Think of it like a space portal."
"Ohhh, so that's how it works," everyone said in unison, nodding in realization.
Jiang Shengjun continued, "Once you're inside, you'll see a light screen interface. The purchase system is pretty similar to the Trial Tower."
"The more you talk about it, the more curious I get." Wei Qingzhu grinned.
"I'll head out now," Bu Shiyi said as she waved goodbye.
"Same here," added Jiang Shengjun.
"Take care!"
"See you tomorrow!"
They all chimed in with farewells.
"Bye, Boss," they said as they passed by the front door.
"Mm. See you tomorrow," Luo Chuan replied lazily, not even lifting his head from his seat.
Upon stepping into the weapon sales space, the group was stunned.
A boundless expanse stretched before them—so vast that the edges were swallowed by a distant haze. The air itself felt different here, brimming with spiritual energy.
"This place is huge!" Zhou Hu looked around in awe. "How do you think the boss managed to create something like this inside the Origin Mall?"
Lin Wanshuang pondered aloud. "I've heard that cultivators at advanced stages can carve out their own pocket dimensions in the endless tapestry of space and time. These personal realms can then be linked to the physical world through certain channels."
Song Qiuying furrowed her brow. "How large are those spaces compared to this one? Could anyone else make something like this?"
Lin Wanshuang shrugged helplessly. "I don't really know—I just overheard some seniors talking about it. If you're really curious, we could ask the boss."
After a brief pause, Song Qiuying shook her head solemnly. "Forget it."
Their attention soon turned to the light curtain in front of them—a familiar interface, identical to the one in the Trial Tower.
It was strange seeing something so distinctly "in-game" manifest here in reality. The experience blurred the line between illusion and truth, sparking a surreal feeling among the group.
As mercenaries, they naturally placed great importance on weaponry. Whether it was completing contracts or hunting spirit beasts, a high-quality spiritual weapon could be the difference between life and death. It amplified their strength and boosted efficiency.
Now that the ancient ruins had closed and the chaos within the Nine Stars Mountain Range had subsided, most powerful spirit beasts had withdrawn deeper into the wilderness.
In response, the mercenaries of Nine Stars City returned to their daily grind—busy, dangerous, and filled with adventure.
But with the advent of this new weapon sales space, their futures had just become a lot more interesting.