Divine Convenience Store-Chapter 307: Covering the Sky of Fanling City

"Ordinary or not," Liu Tianfeng said as his voice dropped to a grave murmur. "No place in the Realm of Nine Heavens can shield her forever. The Nine Heavens Exquisite Body draws eyes like moths to a flame. We move now, before those moths bring torches."

The Skystorm Ark's engines flared with bursts of spiritual energy rippling across the estate as it lifted into the sky.

The Liu Family's disciples stood in disciplined rows. Their eyes were currently shining with both pride and anticipation. On one hand, this was no mere retrieval mission but a declaration of their clan's re-emergence into the realm's affairs, spurred by the awakening of their prodigy, and on the other, they would finally be able to leave the confines of their territory. They had been stifled for so long, and they long for adventure like any other youth.

As the ark vanished into the clouds, bound for Fanling City, Liu Tianfeng's divine talisman pulsed faintly, as if Taihao Himself were watching intently at the Divine Pantheon, with popcorn at his side.

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Fanling City – Divine Convenience Store

Once again, the morning rush felt like a spirit beast stampede as the street outside the store became too crowded. The Divine Convenience Store's doors swung open and shut with a relentless chime as the crowd outside started swelling when word of the Divine Guardian Construct spread like wildfire.

After dealing with a small commotion outside done by a Shadow Veil Clan Elder, Lin Mo returned to the counter, his amicable merchant smile firmly in place while he was polishing his report regarding the test for the [Starshot Revolver].

He recalled how many times he shot it before he started feeling the strain and the maximum shot he did when store products that relieved mental and physical fatigue stopped working to relieve that strain.

There's no doubt in him that it could be considered a heaven-grade artifact if it were going to be appraised by artificers in the First Heaven. But given that it was conceptualized and forged by divine beings, its value would be more than that.

If they wanted to release it as a retail product, they had to lower its specs or it would bring the store trouble if powerful artifacts flooded the realm. There are not only loyal patrons out there. Even the Poison Demon Cult was still committing some atrocities in the name of spreading convenience.

That's why he wrote that the prototype was too strong and too risky to be easily obtainable by consumers. He also noted that the weapon and armor artifacts in the store needed to be updated. The peak mortal-grade artifacts might still be selling like hotcakes but in terms of quality, it's passable at best.

He inserted how he broke multiple spears fighting against the Floor 5 Guardian.

After around ten minutes of editing and polishing his reports, he hit send and the task that the Divine System Interface generated was finally marked completed.

As the Divine System Interface chimed softly, confirming the report's submission, Lin Mo leaned back in his chair, stretching his arms with a satisfied sigh.

He glanced at the bustling store, where Liu Xiaoyu was now juggling three [Taihao Spicy Noodles] packets for a group of young disciples while Xiao Ya continued guiding Shang Shuiyin through different aisles.

With nothing else to do at the moment, he picked up the Basics of Cultivation book and started reviewing the fundamentals he might've missed during his first readthrough.

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Thirty minutes later, Shang Shuiyin was now deep in the snack aisle, clutching her basket like a lifeline.

Her eyes darted between a bottle of Spirit Honey that was already in her basket and a pack of Premium Card Talismans.

Her hundred high-grade spirit stones suddenly felt inadequate.

Xiao Ya's enthusiastic tour had overwhelmed her senses. Each product presented to her became a must-buy and before she knew it, she had already put at least one piece of every product Xiao Ya introduced.

At the very least, she managed to get her hands on her primary objective, the [Celestial Duel Gear] bundle. However, instead of her preferred [Celestial Idols] Starter Deck, she got the one with [Crimson Battle Spirits]. Because of that starter deck's popularity, it was flying off the shelves the moment the store opened its doors. freewebnøvel.coɱ

Given that she didn't have enough funds to stay in the city and wait for her opportunity to get it, she settled for that one.

"Big Sister, you also have to try the [Starcrisp Biscuits] at the counter!" Xiao Ya said, pointing at the shiny new item on display. "They're new, and Sister Xiaoyu says they're like eating a tiny star. It makes your qi flow smoother for a whole day!"

Shuiyin hesitated as she gulped down her saliva, "How much for those… biscuits?"

"Oh. Only 1 intermediate-grade spirit stone per piece. Cheap, right?" Xiao Ya responded with a bright smile.

The same bright smile that Shuiyin couldn't resist resulted in her basket being filled with miscellaneous items.

Her lips twitched and then surrendered herself to fate, "Xiao Ya, have you considered becoming a sect disciple? Our Arctic Sea Palace is open for recruitment. We'll need a bright figure like you."

"Hmm? I apologize, Big Sister. Boss Lin is very good to me. Hehe."

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Outside the Divine Convenience Store.

The group of gray-robed cultivators from the Shadow Veil Clan stood obediently in line as they were sent to the back after one of their Core Formation Elders got pushed away by the Divine Guardian Construct at the entrance for trying to grab Liu Xiaoyu. Many customers called for them to be kicked out but the Shopkeeper stepped out of the store as he magnanimously gave them another chance. However, they had to line up from the end of the line again.

"Damn it! If only those fools didn't block me last night, I would've kidnapped both the Nine Heavens Exquisite Body and that Shopkeeper!" The Elder, who looked like he was already well over his years, spat angrily.

The other customers around them kept some distance, not wanting to deal with their ilk. Meanwhile, the City Guards watched them carefully, ready to call the City Lord if the Elder acted out again.

"Elder Quan, we are here to procure the rumored store products. I believe it's in our best interest not to make any more trouble." The other Core Formation Elder calmly advised, his voice low but firm, casting a wary glance at the Divine Guardian Construct looming at the entrance. "The Shopkeeper's leniency is a rare opportunity. Let's not squander it with recklessness."

Elder Quan snorted, his weathered face twisting in disdain, but he fell silent, his eyes darting toward the store's glass doors. The Shadow Veil Clan's reputation for subterfuge and opportunism preceded them, and their presence in Fanling City was already raising eyebrows among the local cultivators. Their goal wasn't just to procure goods and get ahead of the Poison Demon Cult but to probe the Divine Convenience Store's defenses and, if possible, secure leverage over the Shopkeeper. Liu Xiaoyu only got added because of the events last night.

Yet, the construct's presence and the City Lord's swift intervention had already thrown a wrench in their plans.

Suddenly, a huge commotion started as everyone instinctively glanced up at the sky.

There, a huge ship construct gradually pulled over, covering the skies of Fanling City.

Following that, a formidable spiritual sense spread out as if scanning the whole city.

The Shadow Veil Clan Elder found himself trembling from fear as he pulled up the hood of his robes before instructing the others to do the same. He couldn't mistake, it's the spiritual sense of someone beyond the Nascent Soul Stage.

The City Lord Wei Xian also flew up into the sky, despite knowing the disparity in cultivation base, he'd stand in front to defend his city. As for the other elders of different factions waiting for their turn to enter the store, some flew up to join the City Lord, while the others cowered on the ground.

"What a massive ship construct! Which faction has arrived? Are they here for the store and the Shopkeeper's Assistant?!" Someone from the crowd exclaimed.

And from there, many speculations swirled through the crowd, their voices a chaotic blend of awe, fear, and curiosity.

The massive ship construct loomed over Fanling City like a celestial fortress, its jade hull vibrating with intricate spiritual arrays that shimmered under the morning sun. The sheer scale of it dwarfed even the Dragon Ark of the Southern Wu Kingdom Crown Prince, and its presence sent a ripple of unease through the cultivators below.

Inside, Lin Mo glanced up. That formidable spiritual sense had failed to penetrate through the door of the store, but it was detected by the [Area Monitor], covering half of the surveilled area like a huge nuisance.

The customers inside didn't know what was happening as they still happily browsed and waited in line.

In any case, he's not worried. No matter who arrived, he's confident that the Divine Guardian Construct could repel them.

He had to pull the value of one million Dimension Essence from it, otherwise it would be a wasteful expenditure.

"Shopkeeper, why is it dark outside? It's not even noon yet." Wu Meiyu commented upon noticing the huge shadow that blocked the sunlight outside the doors.

"Hmm? Don't know. Don't bother and keep the line moving." Lin Mo shrugged as he stood up, walking towards the entrance.