Chapter 15: Setting Up Shop Again

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"You're only fit to gnaw on bones! Eula risks her life outside, protecting fools like you!"

Hearing them insult Eula deeply irked Lin Feng. Combined with his hunger and lack of food, he grew even angrier and immediately retorted.

Eula remained silent but felt a warmth in her heart. Having someone defend her was comforting; at least they didn't just leave after being maligned.

"That's some wild man brought back by those Lawrence folks, clearly not from Mondstadt!"

"He might be a spy from another nation, wouldn't surprise me given the Russell Family's reputation!"

Their comments turned increasingly snide and insidious. Listening to this, Lin Feng yearned to charge forward and teach them a lesson - only Eula could tolerate such abuse!

Without uttering a word, Eula continued carrying Lin Feng towards the snow-capped mountains. Some pointed and whispered, others spewed insults, and a few even seemed ready to confront them physically.

"Eula, can you really tolerate them speaking about you like that?" Lin Feng felt indignant, noticing how Eula remained silent amidst their insults.

"What good would it do to curse at them? The perception of the Lawrence Clan is deeply ingrained in their minds. I simply don't want to escalate conflicts further," Eula replied calmly. However, a hint of amusement was detectable in her voice, and her tone seemed less icy than usual.

Lin Feng realized she had a point and muttered, "I almost engaged with those fools; thankfully, stupidity isn't contagious."

With a stifled giggle, Eula couldn't help but laugh at Lin Feng's remark. Intelligence certainly isn't something one could catch!

"Is this supposed to be funny? According to studies, when conversing with idiots..." Lin Feng began concocting a far-fetched explanation on the spot, desperately trying to prove that intelligence could indeed be 'contagious.'

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After setting Lin Feng down on the floor, Eula walked into the kitchen and began slicing chilled meat. Lin Feng lay comfortably on the blanket.

Soon, the aroma of cooking food filled the air. Eula emerged with two plates, each holding her homemade grilled steaks.

"Grumble..." Lin Feng's stomach protested loudly once again. Having gone without food for a whole day, he was famished!

Seated at the table, Lin Feng savored every bite. As expected, Eula's culinary skills far surpassed that Good Hunter place.

By the time they finished their meal, it was already late at night. However, since Lin Feng had slept most of the day, he wasn't feeling drowsy. He took out his phone, planning to play games online with Eula.

But Eula went to bed early, possibly due to staying up too late the previous night, which seemed to have spooked her somewhat.

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The next day, after finishing her breakfast, Eula left early once again. This was her final day at this outpost, as it marked the last of the magic beast clearance operation.

Lin Feng felt a sudden lack of motivation, touching his pocket filled with Mora. He lounged on the soft and comfortable bed, starting to browse his phone. With Eula gone, there was no reason not to enjoy the luxurious bedding.

Seeing Lin Feng's laziness, the System couldn't help but disapprove. If you don't work, how will we amass wealth and flex our superiority over other systems?!

"Ding! The Store feature has been activated. You can now use Mora to exchange for desired items."

Taken aback, Lin Feng wondered when the System had added this functionality. Why hadn't it been available back on Earth? Bloody hell!

A virtual storefront appeared in Lin Feng's mind. At the very top, he spotted what seemed like a Vision. Below it read: "Any Element Vision - Limit 1 per customer, Authenticity Guaranteed, Fair Pricing!"

Lin Feng's lips twitched slightly, not due to excitement, but because of the price tag. One hundred million Mora - even a swindler would shed tears at such a cost.

"System, are these prices even reasonable? Watch out, I might report you to the Market Supervision Bureau!" Lin Feng jokingly warned the System.

He quickly calculated that selling just 10,000 phones would be enough to exchange for a Vision. However, it seemed the System also charged him a cost fee of 1,000 Mora.

The System remained silent, leaving Lin Feng feeling helpless. Nevertheless, having access to a Vision was already quite beneficial.

As he glanced at the other items, he couldn't help but curse the System once again, "Selling instant noodles for a hundred thousand Mora is outrageous enough, and on top of that, you offer 'Old Pickled Cabbage' flavor? Are you trying to give me athlete's foot?"

"Rest assured, Host, the shop provides medication for treating athlete's foot. It's very affordable, only one thousand Mora," replied the System mechanically, almost as if mocking Lin Feng.

Surveying the diverse range of items in the store, his lips began twitching uncontrollably due to their absurdity:

Books:

- "Three Years of Exams, Five Years of Practice"

Bicycles (Miniature):

- Designed for Children

Medicines:

- Laxatives

- Athlete's Foot Treatment

- Hemorrhoid Remedies...

After reviewing these items, Lin Feng nearly spat out a mouthful of blood. Apart from the Vision, everything else seemed utterly useless, and even the Vision was ridiculously expensive.

With no other choice, Lin Feng wrapped his coat tightly around him and headed down towards Mondstadt. He had to acquire at least one Vision somehow; not just for convenience but also essential for recharging his phones.

As he approached the bridge entrance, numerous people were seated nearby, shouting loudly while playing on their smartphones.

"Go on, you idiot!"

"Do you even know how to play? Even kids do better than you."

Hearing this, Lin Feng silently applauded, realizing they were close to discovering their own national treasure game culture.

Arriving at his familiar spot, he set up a small stool and positioned himself right in the middle of the bridge.

He placed five smartphones side by side, simultaneously playing Barbara's advertisement. Additionally, Lin Feng printed posters using the System, which cost him 10,000 Mora - truly highway robbery.

"I'm Barbara, join the fans and buy MiHoYo..."

Lin Feng affixed the poster onto the bridge railing, then contentedly sat on his stool, ready to start vending again.

Over the past few days, smartphones had become incredibly popular in Mondstadt. Many people displayed envious glances whenever they saw someone using one. However, with no place to purchase them, it left everyone yearning and frustrated.

"Did you hear? They're selling phones on the bridge."

"What's a phone? I keep hearing about it lately. Am I out of touch?"

"A phone lets you read books, listen to music, play games, and even communicate over long distances..."

"Really? How much do they cost?"

"One thousand Mora!"

"So many features for just one thousand Mora? That's only two months' worth of my salary!"

"Dude, what do you do for a living? It sounds so lucrative! Can you hook me up?"

"I'm in the duck business!"

"Bloody hell, get lost!"

The man scratched his head, puzzled. What was wrong with being in the duck business? Apart from those animal protection enthusiasts, most people would simply exclaim how delicious it is.

Ignoring any further distractions, he promptly headed towards the bridge. Having one of these devices at his shop entrance could serve as an excellent daily advertisement tool.

"Boss, give me a smartphone!"

"Boss, I'll take two smartphones!"

These individuals had been craving this technology all day, watching others play games with envy. The longing looks and feelings were unbearable!