Chapter 137

"You can also get one," Ying Wuji said blandly, "it's only one hundred spirit crystals each."

"What?! How much did you say?" Xia Yuan's eyes widened slightly in disbelief.

"One hundred spirit crystals," Ying Wuji repeated.

Xia Yuan:...

He felt like he'd been shocked more times today than in years combined!

After a moment's consideration, Xia Yuan made his way to the shelf with the instant noodles, intending to pick up a few more buckets.

But just as he was about to grab the second bucket, a voice interrupted him.

Yao Ziyan pointed to a small whiteboard on the wall and said, "Sorry, it's store policy. Each person can only purchase one of each product per day."

Xia Yuan glanced in the direction Yao Ziyan indicated and saw the whiteboard covered in text.

Xia Yuan:...

But upon reflection, it made sense.

For a mysterious and formidable shop like this, having rules in place seemed normal. Without them, it would be odd!

Satisfied with this reasoning, Xia Yuan joined the line behind the students.

Under normal circumstances, Xia Yuan, as the peak powerhouse of the Asking Dao, would never stoop to such actions. Dignity could not be trifled with!

But here, all the rules seemed to shift.

Though he had absolute confidence in his own strength, Xia Yuan had no desire to challenge the shop's rules.

Moreover, Ying Wuji was also queued behind him...

In Xia Yuan's eager gaze, he selected a bucket of instant noodle spring water.

Meanwhile, some students had already soaked their instant noodles and begun eating.

The tantalizing aroma filled the air, causing Xia Yuan's mouth to water involuntarily.

"All in good time, no rush, no rush..." Xia Yuan muttered to himself.

He had observed that the students waited a few minutes after receiving the hot water before indulging in their instant noodles.

Time passed quietly, yet each moment felt excruciatingly long to Xia Yuan.

Finally, unable to resist any longer, he decided to open his own container.

The rich scent of wheat mingled with pure energy greeted his senses.

Xia Yuan's eyes sparkled, the aroma alone enough to make his mouth water.

Without hesitation, he began to devour the instant noodles.

The students, having witnessed Xia Yuan's reaction, were unfazed. They themselves had struggled just as much when they first visited Origin Mall.

"Yun Xi, same routine as yesterday?" Jiang Wanshang asked with a smile.

Gu Yunxi nodded earnestly, "Start with a cooking tutorial, then a few rounds in the arena, and finish with the challenge mode."

"By the way, how far did you get in the arena?" Jiang Wanshang inquired.

"I made it to the third level. And you?" Gu Yunxi replied.

Jiang Wanshang shrugged, "Same here. The difficulty ramps up with each level. I've been stuck on the third for days."

"Me too. But today, I'm determined to clear it!" Gu Yunxi's eyes gleamed with determination.

"Let's do it!"

The conversation buzzed among the students.

Although Xia Yuan was enjoying his instant noodles, he couldn't help but eavesdrop on their conversation.

Their talk of cooking tutorials, arenas, and challenge modes left Xia Yuan feeling utterly lost.

What were they talking about?

Why couldn't he understand any of it?

Xia Yuan had considered asking Ying Wuji for clarification, but the latter seemed disinclined to engage in conversation, so Xia Yuan held his tongue.