Divine Convenience Store

Lin Mo smirked. "So instead of them corrupting the store, the store will corrupt them. I only thought of them as additional customers, you know?"

Taihao threw his head back and laughed. "Right. That's the mindset I was expecting from you, young man."

Lihua's gaze softened. "However, do not forget, Lin Mo. The influence of our store may change the values of those around us, whether for better or worse. Every sale has consequences."

Lin Mo bowed respectfully to Lihua, "I understand. Play my cards right and don't let things spiral out of control."

Yangyang then added, "But they're still followers of a Chaotic Deity, Zhenren… shall we not take them out and stop them from proliferating?"

Once again, Lin Mo noticed how Yangyang seemed to have something against the followers of a Chaotic Deity. It may be personal. In any case, they're also evil so it's quite justified.

"Yangyang, it will happen even without our intervention." Lihua gently answered. Her words carried a more soothing power than the Aura of Harmony she instilled in the store.

"Well then, let's see how you did for tonight," Taihao said as they finally moved on to the main event.

Lihua also nodded before turning to Lin Mo and the others with a radiant smile.

[Day 6 Evaluation: Excellent]

[Sales Summary: 185 Transactions – Revenue: 3422 Intermediate-grade Spirit Stones]

[Rewards: +15 Spirit Stones to Personal Balance for both Shopkeeper and Assistant, +10 Spirit Stones for the Staff]

[Tier Progression: Emerging Store (11333/10000)]

[The Divine Convenience Store has progressed to the next tier: Thriving Store]

[Tier Progression: Thriving Store (1333/1000000), Golden Card Patron (2/20)]

[Rewards for reaching the next tier: Store Expansion (Customized), Official Distributor (Staff System Function), Store Bulletin Board]

"Oh-hoh? Magnificent! You have reached the next tier so soon. And it's not even a week." Taihao's tone was more sarcastic as his lips curved up into a smirk while stroking his beard silly.

"Yeah, right. If you shoved the store in the middle of a city with a lot of local powerhouses around it, this was bound to happen." Lin Mo acted unimpressed but his chest was beating so quickly in excitement.

Six days.

From an insignificant salaryman, he turned into a competent convenience store manager. While he's dealing with mystical items with divine origins and selling with people with superhuman strength who could crush him like an insect, this was still such an achievement.

"Congratulations to us, Boss!" As always, Liu Xiaoyu was the most energetic. The rude young woman from before had completely transformed into an enthusiastic assistant who'd be willing to talk you down as she introduced every product sold by the store.

Yangyang simply nodded but she was also pleased to see the store growing. It had only been two days since she joined them here but she could tell how passionate they were.

Her current evaluation of them was… the Sly Manager and the Bubbly Assistant.

Whatever tricks Lin Mo had up his sleeve would be hidden by Xiaoyu's bubbly personality, making their customers put their guard down. Lin Mo also exudes a unique charm that can make him deal with any type of customer without faltering.

Xiao Ya, still a bit overwhelmed by the divine presence in the room, managed a shy smile. "I-I'll do my best to help too!"

Taihao wagged his finger in front of Lin Mo, annoying him again.

"You think the location has to do with why you're thriving? Think again, young man."

What else is there to think of? Lin Mo thought to himself as he focused on the rewards of reaching the next tier.

"Store expansion, huh?" He rubbed his chin. "Is it the same expansion as the first one? There's an additional word in it."
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Taihao beamed. "Precisely! Aside from the normal expansion that would result in more shelves and items present, the Divine System tied to this store will also adjust to your needs. You're unsatisfied with the expansion and do you wish for additional aisles? Use it for that. Or perhaps a separate break room? An expanded quarters? Or maybe an exclusive area for the VIP patrons? As long as it can be tied to the word 'convenience', you can do it."

Lihua continued, "You may customize the expansion to fit your current goals. However, choose wisely, Shopkeeper Lin. You don't want to waste such an opportunity."

"Boss! Let's expand our quarters! Your bed is so cramped if we cultivate together in the same bed." Liu Xiaoyu chirped. Her wording made everyone in the room, except Xiao Ya, raise their eyebrows.

And before Lin Mo could correct her, Taihao had swiftly swooped in.

"Oh-hoh? Cultivating on the same bed? Young man, I never thought you'd be this proactive. What kind of dual cultivation manual did you pick from our selection? I suggest you take a look at the Celestial Harmonization Sutra or perhaps the Yin-Yang Resonance Method. Both are excellent choices for synergy between partners! You will also need a stronger bed so… indeed you need to expand your quarters for more privacy. You can't let Yangyang hear you two doing those things, no?"

Lin Mo's face twitched. "Stop right there, old man. We are cultivating spiritually, not… whatever you're insinuating. I had her cultivate next to me because of your Celestial Providence!"

Liu Xiaoyu blinked in confusion before realization dawned on her. With her face turning crimson, she almost stuttered at deflecting it, "Wha?! T-that's right! I meant cultivating our spiritual energy! Boss is only so generous as to let me have a chance to be showered by his Heaven's Favor! We were closely sitting next to each other on the bed because there was not enough space! It's not what you're thinking!"

Taihao let out a booming laugh, while Lihua covered her mouth, her eyes twinkling in amusement. Even Yangyang, usually composed, had to suppress a chuckle, she witnessed it, after all. They're simply meditating side by side.

Xiao Ya, still a bit too innocent to understand, simply tilted her head.

"Is there another way to cultivate besides sitting cross-legged?" She muttered, genuinely curious.

Lin Mo rubbed his temples. "Enough. We'll consider the expansion later. Let's talk about the 'Official Distributor' function."

Lihua's demeanor became serene once more as she explained, "Yes. You inquired about it with the system. The Official Distributor function is an extension of your Staff System. Now, instead of only employing assistants directly within the store, you can appoint distributors. Trusted individuals who can sell our products outside the store. It will be up to your discretion on how to pick them."

"Can they set up a stall in a city or a sect and sell our products?"

"It's up to the distributors how they will sell our products. They can drop it to one organization like the Verdant Sky Pavilion and let them distribute it to other channels," Lihua confirmed. "However, they will have a limited selection based on what you allow, and they won't be able to carry the full inventory of the store. But with the right strategy, this could significantly expand our influence. You can set up contracts and rules for them. That way, it won't end up conflicting with the store's sales."

Lin Mo immediately saw the potential. Before opening new branches, he can first create a mobile sales network through the distributors in key locations. He could effectively spread the convenience of the store beyond just the local region. A sneak peek for what's to come per se. That will attract more customers to the store, speeding up the

He smirked. "I like it."

Taihao grinned. "I thought you would! But you know the risk of this, correct? Counterfeits, copying our products will soon sprout. A rival may even open up somewhere within the same city, trying to leech from our success.

"Yeah, yeah. Counterfeits and a rival store, huh? I believe we don't need to worry about that. Our patrons themselves will know the difference. Unless it's going to be set up by a big organization that they would not mind starting with a loss." Lin Mo waved his hand, already making mental notes on possible candidates.

Then, his gaze shifted to the last reward.

"What about this Store Bulletin Board?"

Lihua gestured gracefully, and a translucent panel materialized in the air, resembling a modern digital display. "This feature allows you to post information directly for your customers to see. Whether it be promotions, announcements, special discounts, or even limited-time products. However, they'll have to purchase a corresponding artifact that can access and project it."

Upon seeing that, Lin Mo's eyes widened slightly as he came to a realization…

This… This is a prelude to something bigger, isn't it?