Chapter 39

After all, Luo Chuan went out to buy breakfast.

Yao Ziyan appeared puzzled.

Had the store changed? Was there a new product?

Didn't the boss stay in his room all night? When did all this happen?

Deciding not to dwell on it, Yao Ziyan pushed the thoughts aside.

She descended the stairs and saw the scene just as Luo Chuan had described.

In one corner of the shop stood a contraption made of strange silver-white metal.

Its name was engraved on the metal nameplate above: water heater.

Water heater?

Yao Ziyan found herself curious. Could it be a machine that automatically boils water?

The boss truly was remarkable, procuring such peculiar items.

Of course, Yao Ziyan didn't forget about the instant noodles Luo Chuan had mentioned.

"What's this?"

Yao Ziyan inspected the rows of bowls on the shelves, her curiosity piqued.

"Is it priced at ten Lingjing? That's not expensive... Oh well, I'll ask the boss about it when he returns."

Before long, Luo Chuan returned with breakfast, and the two of them ate together.

Naturally, they indulged in a pack of spicy treats.

After their meal, Luo Chuan resumed his comfortable routine.

However, to his surprise, the tranquility of the day didn't last long.

"Is this the place? I don't see any shops around."

"It should be. Wei Qingzhu mentioned a shop in an alley nearby."

"I've found it! Come over, there's a man lounging at the door, just like a salted fish..."

Observing five cultivators clad in various soft armors approaching, Luo Chuan felt a tinge of frustration.

Salted fish boss? Was that Wei Qingzhu's nickname for him?

Unexpectedly, such a charming girl had such an odd sense of humor.

Nevertheless, it seemed Wei Qingzhu hadn't deceived him. She must have brought these individuals here.

It's worth noting that Wei Qingzhu, Song Qiuying, and Lin Wanshuang were exceptionally attractive, making their team quite renowned among the cultivators roaming the Jiuyao Mountains.

However, among the residents of Jiuyao City, these cultivators were known by another name: mercenaries.

Apart from hunting monsters for elixirs, they also undertook tasks from various factions.

"I'm the proprietor of this establishment," Luo Chuan announced, rising from his recliner.

Unlike Bu Lige's older brother, these five exuded a fierce aura, clearly having faced numerous trials and tribulations.

After briefly observing them, Luo Chuan determined that the bald man leading the group was Zhou Hu.

Zhou Hu boasted a cultivation base at the ninth rank of the Spirit Realm, earning him a reputation as a skilled warrior among mercenaries.

Although Zhou Hu appeared youthful, he dared not underestimate him, especially after hearing Wei Qingzhu's warnings.

"Any thoughts of pilfering from the store will result in consequences even the Heavenly Star cannot prevent!" she had cautioned.

While many mercenaries dismissed her words, Zhou Hu took them seriously. After all, he understood the importance of caution in their line of work.

"Boss, I'm wondering if you have the spicy noodles and cola Wei Qingzhu mentioned?" Zhou Hu inquired.

Luo Chuan nodded. "Yes."

With that, he reclined once more, basking in the warmth of the sun.