Divine Convenience Store

[Daily Tasks]

[Attract new customers: 21/30]

[Sell any bundle: 35/50]

[Repeat customers: 15/15 (Completed]

Yu Qingyan left after buying one of each bundle, stating she was going to present them to her grandmother first.

She also gave him feedback about the Summoning Card Talismans which Lin Mo honestly forgot.

It was reminiscent of card packs of a certain trading card game. However, when he checked it out, it was repurposed as a premium card talisman that could summon temporary familiars capable of fighting against anyone below Spirit Condensation Stage. Unfortunately, the required spiritual energy for it was high. A normal Spirit Gathering Stage cultivator would be unable to activate it.

Lin Mo thought it was nothing special, he even advised Yu Qingyan before about its practicality that it could only be used for entertainment like… if there was another cultivator who bought it, they could play against each other using it.

But hearing how impressed she was when she used it to scare away and deal with the bandits that daringly blocked her carriage, he couldn't help but contemplate whether the Summoning Card Talismans had greater potential than he initially gave them credit for.

If someone like Yu Qingyan, a shrewd merchant and cultivator, found them useful for actual combat scenarios, then perhaps the talismans had untapped value beyond mere novelty. Or he was overthinking it.

Eventually, he once again turned to the system, "System, is it possible to modify the Summoning Card Talismans to improve their combat viability?"

[System Inquiry: Modification of Summoning Card Talismans]

[Direct modification is unavailable for products unless the producer upgrades it themselves. However, it was possible to submit feedback and recommendations.]

Lin Mo sighed. "Of course, it's a product, not a feature. Guess I'll shelve the idea for now and just send the feedback. As for suggestions… If they're going to keep selling it like this, it's better to develop it as an entertainment game for the cultivators who are all so serious about cultivation."

Although he might not be someone who became crazy about trading card games on Earth, he, at least, played some of those when he was younger. Duel Monsters was all the rave during his grade school years after all.

With Yu Qingyan bringing up the Purple Magician, he could tell that it was like a ripoff version of that Dark Magician.

Lin Mo chuckled at the thought. "A ripoff Dark Magician, huh? I wonder if the system has more cards in the same vein. Maybe I could suggest creating a full deck and rules for cultivators to duel. That would definitely attract more customers. Serious ones and those looking for a bit of fun."

As he mulled over the idea, a system notification popped up.

[Suggestion Submitted: Develop Summoning Card Talismans into an entertainment-focused product line. Include expanded card designs, improved summoning mechanics, and optional combat scenarios for competitive play. Feedback has been forwarded to the Divine Pantheon's Development Division.]

"Well, let's see if they bite," Lin Mo muttered, closing the notification. If the suggestion gained traction, it could become a unique selling point for the store. Cultivators loved their competitions, and adding a new layer of strategy through card battles might just hit the mark.

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As the day progressed, the store continued to bustle with activity. The bundles were selling steadily, and Lin Mo could feel the subtle shift in the atmosphere. Most customers, even if new, were no longer just curious. Having heard of the good things about the store, everyone entered the doors of the store with a certain expectation about the quality and uniqueness of its offerings.

The system chimed again.

[Daily Tasks Update:

Attract new customers: 29/30

Sell any bundle: 48/50

Repeat customers: 15/15 (Completed)]

"Almost there," Lin Mo muttered, a small smile tugging at his lips.

The Azure Gale Sect representatives had just left but Yan Chen or Yan Wei weren't with them. Nevertheless, apart from their sect's gradual addiction to Spirit-infused Potato Chips, they also visited for the bundles that they heard from word of mouth. Although they didn't buy a lot of bundles yet, they're like Yu Qingyan who decided to bring multiple samples back.

Liu Xiaoyu bounded over, her ears twitching with excitement.

"Boss, we're so close! Two more bundles and one new customer! Should I go outside and drag someone in?"

Despite the busyness of the store, the young woman was never running out of energy. When she's not assisting someone, she's arranging the shelves. He couldn't even see her meditating on the job anymore.

When questioned, she mentioned that she decided to focus on cultivation at night and devote his day to the store.

At that, Lin Mo couldn't help but admire her. While she was so enthusiastic about the store, he was looking for chances to slack off.

Perhaps if the Silent Stream Breathing Technique didn't have the option of Passive Cultivation, he might sit down and meditate from time to time.

"No need, Xiaoyu. Let's let things flow naturally. Besides, we're already ahead of schedule."

At that moment, the bell above the door chimed again. A new group of robed figures entered.

Lin Mo's sharp eyes quickly identified them with the color of their robes and the emblem stitched on them. Disciples from the Lightning Amethyst Sect.

The leader of the group was a tall middle-aged man with eyebrows in a lightning pattern. Sparks of lightning occasionally flashed from his gaze as he swept over the store with caution and curiosity.

With the Aura of Harmony still in place, his imposing posture gradually relaxed as he moved over to the counter, his disciples following behind him.

"You must be the Shopkeeper."

"That's correct," Lin Mo replied with his usual professional smile. "Welcome to the Divine Convenience Store. How can we assist you today?"

"I am Elder Zi Feng of the Lightning Amethyst Sect. We've heard of your store's contribution in the rescue of our sect's disciples from the Crimson Vale Sect. Sect Leader Xu Mingzhao has sent me to assess the quality of your offerings and determine if they're worth procuring for the sect."

Lin Mo's smile widened slightly as he couldn't help but praise Zhou Rui again.

"It's an honor to have the Lightning Amethyst Sect visit us. Please, take your time to browse. I'm confident you'll find something that meets your sect's needs."

As Elder Xu Liang and his disciples began exploring the store, Liu Xiaoyu who still had nothing to do didn't run to them in hopes of assisting them, instead, she leaned closer to Lin Mo, whispering.

"Boss, if they buy even a single bundle, we'll hit our target!"

"I'm sure they will. They won't send them here only to come back empty-handed. Our store's name has already reached them. They're bound to be our customers in one way or another. Treating those three yesterday simply accelerated it."

"Oh! Impressive, Boss! Your insight is truly enlightening."

"Shut up. Why aren't you running to them? Are you tired now?"

"Well… they don't look too friendly. I'll assist them if I see them needing one."

"So, you've gained the ability to be picky, huh?"

"That's not the case! Hmph. Boss, you're not appreciating my contribution. I demand recognition!"

"Sure sure. I'll praise you all you want later."

While they were bantering like that, Elder Zi Feng stopped in front of the bundle display, examining them one by one. "Scout's Survival Kit, Combatant's Arsenal, Purification Set, Emergency Bundle… Interesting. These seem tailored for the Abyssal Forest and Poison Demon Cult. But this peculiar packaging is… more intriguing."

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Elder Zi Feng himself had his basket filled with the bundles. When told by Lin Mo to pick weapons for the Combatant's Arsenal bundle, he took too long to pick because he was scrutinizing each one of them, his disciples were already fidgeting behind him.

Alas, after ten more minutes, he turned to Lin Mo with his picks.

"Is it possible to know the name of the blacksmith who forged these weapons?"

At first, Lin Mo thought he couldn't answer it but he remembered a certain name mentioned by the system, "Chuang."

"Chuang? What's his affiliation?"

"One of the divine beings backing our store."

Elder Zi Feng's eyes widened in surprise. They heard that the store was backed by a divine being but never in their wildest guesses that Lin Mo would just casually reveal that the store was backed by multiple divine beings.