The Omniversal Merchant-Chapter 163: A Bold Theory

The Third Elder nodded. "Understood."

Soon after, the disciples of Medicine Valley received their orders and began preparations to set out for Nine Stars City.

While Medicine Valley was mobilized by Wei Yi's message, other powerful factions, such as the Wu Family and the Holy Land of Jade Pool, were also stirred to action. Wu Ying and Liu Ruyu, like Wei Yi, had sent their own messages to their respective forces.

Given the proximity of these powers to Nine Stars City, it wouldn't be long before their teams converged on the city. What would unfold upon their arrival was a mystery.

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After lunch, Luo Chuan reclined in his usual spot on the sun lounger outside Origin Mall. He regarded this as the most pleasant time of his day. The warm sunlight bathed his body, and he let himself relax completely.

Comfortable...

Not long after, he heard footsteps echoing from the alleyway. These footsteps were unusual—he could tell they weren't from regular customers.

Luo Chuan opened his eyes and saw two familiar figures approaching: Old Bai and Ji Wuhui.

"Boss, long time no see!" Ji Wuhui greeted him cheerfully.

"The boss seems to be living quite the pleasant life," Old Bai added with a smile.

Due to their statuses, Ji Wuhui, the Emperor of the Star Empire, and his trusted advisor, Old Bai, couldn't visit Origin Mall every day. Besides, the store's products weren't as enticing to someone of Ji Wuhui's position. Thus, they hadn't been around for a while.

Luo Chuan gave a slight nod in response, his expression calm and indifferent as always.

Neither Ji Wuhui nor Old Bai minded—they were well-acquainted with the boss's aloof demeanor by now.

"Boss, it's been a while. Has the store introduced anything new recently?" Ji Wuhui asked curiously.

"Yes," Luo Chuan replied flatly.

"Oh? What is it?" Old Bai leaned forward, intrigued.

"Cooking Tutorial," Luo Chuan said matter-of-factly.

Old Bai: "...?"

Ji Wuhui: "...?"

Both men froze, utterly dumbfounded.

What did he just say?

Cooking tutorial?!

Since when did the boss develop a sense of humor? It didn't align with his usual personality at all.

"Ahem, boss, surely you're joking," Ji Wuhui said with a wry smile.

"I'm not joking," Luo Chuan said, his tone as serious as ever.

This left Old Bai and Ji Wuhui even more perplexed.

Considering the nature of Origin Mall's products, Old Bai pondered the possibility that this "cooking tutorial" might have some hidden significance.

"Boss, may I ask... is there something special about this cooking tutorial?" Old Bai ventured carefully.

"Naturally," Luo Chuan replied with a nod.

Both men exhaled in relief. As expected, the products of Origin Mall always had deeper layers of mystery.

Luo Chuan elaborated, "It's similar to the Tower of Trials, offering an immersive vr experience. However, the cooking tutorial is limited to a first-person perspective—it can't be directly manipulated."

"A first-person perspective? Without manipulation? That's similar to the inheritance techniques left behind by powerful cultivators!" Ji Wuhui exclaimed, a realization dawning on him.

In Azure Continent, cultivators who reached great heights in their power often created inheritance jade slips before their deaths. These jade slips allowed others to observe their techniques and insights, albeit passively.

Although he couldn't yet imagine what the boss's "cooking tutorial" looked like, Ji Wuhui was confident it would surpass traditional inheritance jade slips in quality.

Still... a cooking tutorial?

Ji Wuhui couldn't fathom how it could possibly be related to cultivation.

But then, a sudden thought crossed his mind. He recalled the extraordinary taste of the food and drinks sold at Origin Mall. A bold, almost absurd theory began to form.

Could it be that the true purpose of Origin Mall... was to train cultivators to become chefs?!

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The idea seemed ridiculous at first glance, yet the more he considered it, the more plausible it felt. The boss always operated beyond conventional understanding. Perhaps this, too, was part of his grand plan.

Ji Wuhui couldn't help but marvel. If true, this could redefine cultivation as they knew it.

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