Guo Jiahao had a truly torturous day yesterday because his teacher at home wouldn't let him make cards and instead made him cultivate.
He wanted to sneak off to work at the shop, but before he could even leave, the City Lord and others started fighting with some monsters that attacked Loshen City, scaring him so much that his body trembled.
When his teacher saw this, he lectured him again with difficult-to-understand phrases like, "How can a man be afraid?" "Professionals must see blood," and "Remain unfazed even when the sky collapses before you."
Of course, the teacher wasn't afraid, as he was also a Sixth-tier Mage with the ability to protect himself, but Guo Jiahao was only Mid-First Tier, so how could he not be afraid?
After saying those difficult-to-understand words, the teacher then pulled him aside and started with "Back in the day, I..." which was truly a torment for him.
Fortunately, everything returned to normal today, and he could go back to work, so he rushed over early in the morning.
Lu Chenxing looked at the still-dim sky outside and was momentarily speechless; logically, he should be happy to have an employee who loved working so much, but he really couldn't bring himself to be happy.
Sighing, he stepped forward to open the door, looking at Little Fatty and Old Butler outside, "Why are you here so early?"
As he spoke, he nodded to Old Butler, who solemnly bowed slightly to him before turning and leaving.
"Of course, I have to come early! I didn't make cards all day yesterday, so I must work hard today to make up for the lost time!" Guo Jiahao visibly brightened when Lu Chenxing opened the door.
He zipped inside, eagerly sitting at his workstation and beginning to make cards.
"Don't rush yet, I have something I want to ask you," Lu Chenxing waved his hand, telling him not to rush into work.
"Oh, go ahead," Little Fatty said without lifting his head, his hands already busy, "I'll answer while I make cards."
Seeing him like this, Lu Chenxing could only shake his head helplessly, but there was nothing he could do; after all, he just wanted to work, what was wrong with that?
"Does your Wanbao Chamber of Commerce sell 'world tree dewdrop' or something similar?"
"Oh, yes!" Guo Jiahao said without lifting his head, "We still have a good stock of 'world tree dewdrop.' If you want something else, that's fine too, like 'Bodhi Leaf,' 'Jianmu Root,' or 'Tree of Life Branches,' but they all seem to be expensive."
"How much do those things you mentioned cost?"
"As for the money, a few hundred million? I forgot, but it's definitely not lower than that. However, my mom and the others usually trade items for items," Guo Jiahao answered fluently.
Lu Chenxing had an 'old man on the subway with a phone' expression, looking at the less than ten million in savings displayed on his phone, and for a moment, he didn't know what to say. After a long pause, he finally asked, "How much is 'world tree dewdrop'?"
"That? It's generally not sold, but I've seen my mom and the others sell it before. It seems to be ten million per drop? That's roughly the price," Guo Jiahao continued.
Lu Chenxing knew that these kinds of things weren't unsellable; it was just that if you weren't at that level or part of that circle, you simply couldn't find a purchasing channel.
But ten million per drop, that price isn't cheap! Even if he worked harder now, he could only buy one more drop, and the most important effect of enhancing Element affinity was useless to him! It felt a bit not worth it.
"Is there anything cheaper? It doesn't need to be a natural treasure; anything related to the concept of a 'world' would be fine. I want to research it," Lu Chenxing said again.
"Oh! You mean that kind of thing!" Guo Jiahao finally looked up. "Yes, there's a lot, and the price is indeed cheap. Do you want shattered 'secret realm core'? They're tens of thousands each. Many researchers like these things."
After a complete Greater World or Little World shatters, the fragments carrying a portion of the 'World Origin' transform into secret realms. Fragments carrying more origin are relatively more complete, and their tier is higher.
And after a secret realm forms, the portion of 'World Origin' within it will transform into a 'secret realm core,' which is the source and end of the entire secret realm.
Lu Chenxing knew all of this, but he really didn't know that a 'secret realm core' could be directly sold!
"Of course, it can! Some secret realms are inherently unstable, and in others, certain monsters or foreign races break through the secret realm's limits, causing the secret realm to become overloaded, and then the secret realm core shatters."
"The energy within will also be lost in the spatial turbulence, leaving only a shell. Originally, it had no value, but some people like to research this stuff, like those Scholars on the scientific research side—they really love it."
"Since someone wants it, we sell it!" Guo Jiahao said with a smile. Although he liked making cards, he was very clear about the ins and outs of the Chamber of Commerce.
"Alright! Get me two over, I'll take a look first!" Lu Chenxing thought for a moment and said.
"No problem, Boss, do you want Tier 2?" Guo Jiahao took out his phone, ready to place the order for him.
"Mm, sure, Tier 2 is fine. How much? I'll transfer the money to you later!" Lu Chenxing said with a smile.
"No need, these are worthless items. Just take them and use them!" Guo Jiahao waved his hand dismissively.
Lu Chenxing opened his mouth, but then remembering that the 'world tree dewdrop' Yu Ziyue, Vice President, gave him was worth ten million, he suddenly felt there was no need to decline, after all, this thing was only tens of thousands each.
He'd take a look first; if it was really useful and he needed to order a large quantity, he'd pay then!
"Alright! Then I won't be polite!" Lu Chenxing nodded, then pulled out the original card of Tier 1 'Riding the Wind' and handed it to Little Fatty, "This is a new card. It can increase movement speed, so most people can't catch up. You make this one."
Looking at the golden border on the original card, Guo Jiahao's eyes immediately lit up, "Gold Card! Thank you, Boss!"
After speaking, he immediately began to study the card, which made Lu Chenxing somewhat exasperated. Little Fatty truly loved making cards; even though the cards he made would become the shop's income, he remained tireless and always maintained the same enthusiasm! And his talent was exceptionally high!
Lu Chenxing could already imagine that in the future, this Little Fatty would definitely have a place on the ranking list of Card Making Masters!
The sun gradually rose, and after the military personnel delivered the cultivation resources, they left. Not long after they departed, a person wearing a Wanbao Chamber of Commerce uniform came over, handed Lu Chenxing a box, and then also left.
Lu Chenxing wasn't in a hurry to check it; instead, he chatted with Little Fatty while making the 'Element Condensation' cards he needed.
Today was an ordinary day. The two of them quietly made cards in the shop. When customers came, they asked what they needed, entertained them, and then sent them off. When no customers came, they just kept making cards. During this time, Xiao Guo and Xiao Lian came by, customized and purchased some cards, and also thanked Lu Chenxing.
In this busy yet peaceful card-making time, night soon fell. Under Little Fatty's reluctant gaze at the cards, Lu Chenxing handed him over to Old Butler to take him away.