Back in the Divine Convenience Store, Lin Mo was faced with the new interface of the [Tower Integration Protocol]. It appeared the moment Yu Qingyan deployed the Store Beacon.
[Store Beacon Configuration]
[Accepted Currency: Dimension Essence]
[Select the products to be sold. Maximum 10 products (Can be increased by spending Dimension Essence]
[Note: A Promotion Shelf for the Store Beacon is now present in the Inventory Room. Can place a product to be promoted that will be marked with a 20% discount.]
[Note 2:The Promotion Shelf has to be manually restocked and is strictly for products valued at 10 high-grade spirit stones and above.]
[Note 3:Spirit Stones can be converted to Dimension Essence but not the other way around. The conversion rate is 1:1]
[1. Jade Hollow Plains Conduit Tower
- Current Stock: To be configured
- Dimension Essence Collected: 0
- Maintenance Cost: N/A (Unconquered)]
After studying the new interface in front of him, Lin Mo called Liu Xiaoyu who remained by his side, waiting for the update of
Lin Mo's eyes narrowed as he studied the new interface, his fingers hovering over the holographic display, checking out everpiece of y information with a tap.
The [Tower Integration Protocol] was something he never expected. Or rather, it popped up at a weird time. Just this morning, all he had in his mind was how to dispense the immortal-ranked artifact, sell the Viewing Jades, prepare the customers for the [Celestial Duel Platform], and work with Yu Qingyan towards the next tier of the store.
Now, instead of opening a new branch, something like an online store with instant delivery came to be.
Taihao and Lihua had a lot of explaining to do. Even if Lin Mo, himself, understood that he was still too weak to be privy to it, he should at least know what they're dealing with, right?
Pushing the thoughts aside, he focused on the task at hand.
"Xiaoyu. We've got work to do."
His assistant who's still sitting by his side perked up as she put down her Viewing Jade. "I'm ready, Boss. Tell me what to do!"
Although Yu Qingyan didn't update her thread since she was communicating directly to Lin Mo, Yan Wei created a new thread where he talked about the tower and what they saw when Yu Qingyan touched the door.
"Good. Read this." Lin Mo gestured to the interface, allowing Xiaoyu to digest it.
"Oh! It's truly a transdimensional store!"
"Mhm. For starters. There's a Promotion Shelf in the Inventory Room. I'll have you be in charge of that. You know. Pick your recommendation."
Xiaoyu's eyes lit up, her grin stretching ear to ear. "Understood, Boss! I'll pick something that will be necessary for every challenger in that store!"
Her enthusiasm was truly contagious. Lin Mo couldn't help but smirk, "Keep it practical. They're going to face trial, maybe strong opponents, not a picnic."
"Don't worry, Boss! Leave it to your trusty assistant. What about the ten products to sell?"
"We'll start with utility and recovery items. Stuff they'll need to survive. We can tweak it later depending on their feedback."
Upon saying that, he navigated the [Store Beacon Configuration], his fingers tapping the air as he selected the ten products for the Store Beacon.
- Spirit-Infused Potato Chips
- Energy Replenishing Candy
- Basic Card Talisman Pack
- Premium Card Talisman Pack
- Summoning Card Talisman Pack
- Heavenly Shield and Windstrike Talisman Bundle
- Spirit Embodiment Sticker Seal
- Vitality Restoration Pill
- Emergency Escape Talisman
Lin Mo paused, reviewing the list. "This covers the basics. Energy, defense, offense, healing, and a way out if things go south."
Xiaoyu couldn't help but giggle as she looked at it. "Love it, Boss! You're even too considerate for them to put the soda and potato chips. But that [Emergency Escape Talisman] will be clutch if it's going to get them out of danger."
"Well, we have to get someone to test that talisman first. We don't know what's inside but given it's something made by the divine beings, it should be effective even in a restricted dimension."
"Test, huh? Will someone be willing? Oh… There's Zhou Rui." Liu Xiaoyu wryly smiled as she remembered the store fanatic. If he's not part of a sect, Liu Xiaoyu would've endorsed him as a potential hire but even if he's not a store staff, he's still doing things for the store's benefit.
"Miss Yu can also test it for us, you know? She's still eligible to challenge the Tower herself. I just have no idea if the tower will adjust to a challenger's cultivation base and strength or not."
"Oh, right. Heh. Are you worried about her? Be optimistic, Boss! Miss Yu may not be known for her strength but she's a genuine expert."
Lin Mo's lips twitched before waving his hand, "Anyway, have you decided what to put on the Promotion Shelf?"
Upon saying that, Liu Xiaoyu immediately dashed away, disappearing into one of the store aisles.
Half a minute later, she returned with what looked like wooden figures.
Lin Mo recognized them, of course, as they're one of the store's products.
"Battle Constructs?" Lin Mo raised an eyebrow, eyeing the wooden figures in Xiaoyu's hands. Each one was intricately carved, about two feet tall, with joints that hinted at mobility and formation inscriptions etched into their surfaces. They run with spirit stones as fuel after activating their core with spiritual energy.
"Yep!" Xiaoyu beamed, holding one up proudly. "The [Spirit-Animated Battle Construct]! They're perfect for the Promotion Shelf. Think about it, Boss. Challengers in the tower might need backup, right? These little guys, no matter how small, can fight alongside them, take hits, or even scout ahead. And they scale better than Summoning Card Talismans because they take after the user's strength. Plus, at twenty high-grade spirit stones, the 20% discount drops it to sixteen. That's a steal for something this versatile!"
Lin Mo crossed his arms, considering it. Although there's no indication whether the tower will admit solo or group challengers, the [Spirit-Animated Battle Construct] were made by Zhenhai, the Master of Defensive Constructs of the Divine Pantheon. There's no doubt about its quality.
They weren't as flashy as the Summoning Card Talismans but their durability and reusability made them a solid choice for prolonged trials.
"Not a bad pick. They're sturdy enough to handle threats and the discount might tempt a few rich challengers. Alright, set them up on the Promotion Shelf."
"On it!" Xiaoyu chirped, dashing off toward the Inventory Room with the constructs cradled in her arms.
Lin Mo turned back to the [Tower Integration Protocol] interface, finalizing the product list with a tap. The selections locked in, and a soft chime confirmed the configuration:
[1. Jade Hollow Plains Conduit Tower
- Current Stock: Configured (10/10 Products)
- Promotion Shelf: [Spirit-Animated Battle Construct] - 20% Discount Applied
- Dimension Essence Collected: 0
- Maintenance Cost: N/A (Unconquered)]
He started examining it, making sure that he didn't miss anything while waiting for Xiaoyu to return from the Inventory Room.
"That's step one. Now we wait for the tower to open and see how this plays out."
His thoughts drifted to Yu Qingyan's situation. He wondered if this was the 'fortuitous encounter' waiting for her or if there was another else entirely. Although her caravan as the Official Distributor of the store veered off from its intended path, this result was more than satisfactory.
She'd handled the Tower's appearance excellently, rallying the different factions related to the store through the Bulletin Board. She also deployed the Store Beacon flawlessly.
If anything, she deserves some praise.
Still, the seven-day timer loomed large. If no one cleared a floor, another Tower Break would spill more creatures into the plains and Lin Mo doubts if it would just spew out the same creatures. Maybe they're going to grow stronger the more the tower breaks.
"Well, let's just hope for the best." He exhaled and calmed his mind before composing a quick reply to Yu Qingyan's earlier message.