Jaune brought Xiao Che and Xiao Lingxi straight into his shop.
The Floating Cloud City branch had materialized in the newly acquired building, appearing as a clean, futuristic, and deceptively simple interior.
The shelves were already stocked with Copper Rank items from various universes—healing potions, Aura vials, energy bars, and a few exotic weapons.
"What do you think of this shop? Che, Lingxi,"
Jaune asked, eager for their first impression of a multiverse retail experience.
Xiao Che and Xiao Lingxi had never seen anything like it.
The shop looked too seamless, too clean, and too brightly lit compared to the rough-hewn wood and stone of local establishments.
"Eh, they look new… I think?"
Xiao Che murmured, still shy but gazing around with wide eyes.
"Yes, they look totally different from any shop I've ever seen! I think I like it more than even the shops managed by our clan,"
Xiao Lingxi spoke honestly, already moving to inspect a shelf of glowing energy drinks.
"Well, can you manage this shop for me? I can't be here all the time, and I need someone I can trust here,"
Jaune said, getting straight to the point.
"What do you mean by that?"
Xiao Che asked, completely lost in the business proposition.
"He wants you to take care of this shop for him!"
Xiao Lingxi exclaimed, immediately understanding the immense opportunity.
"Yes, please take care of this shop for me,"
Jaune confirmed, smiling.
"In return, I will give you items and resources that help you cultivate. You'll get a high-ranking salary in local currency and a generous salary in Multi-Coins, which you can use to buy any item in this shop."
Xiao Che might have been ignorant of the world, but Xiao Lingxi was sharp and immediately grasped the implications.
He wanted to help Xiao Che if something bad were to happen between him and the clan.
"With this shop, you don't have to worry about the resource problem anymore!"
Xiao Lingxi knew that Xiao Che, whose primary meridian had just been repaired and who was now at the Nascent Profound Realm thanks to Jaune's crystal, needed an astronomical amount of resources to reach his limitless potential.
Xiao Che, knowing his future would be boundless under Jaune's wing, quickly agreed to the employment.
Jaune had initially just wanted to hire Xiao Che but quickly saw how quick-witted and capable Xiao Lingxi was, so he decided to hire both of them.
He then spent a moment setting up their Employee Accounts in the System, granting them their first copper coins.
Just as they were finalizing the employment details, the bell above the entrance chimed, and two figures walked inside.
A beautiful, yet cold woman, cloaked in robes of white and blue, entered.
It was Chu Yueli.
She was followed closely by an even more stunning woman, younger and possessing an ethereal, icy beauty, Xia Qingyue.
The moment they stepped over the threshold, both women stopped dead.
Chu Yueli's eyes went wide as she scanned the impossible inventory—weapons, potions, and artifacts that radiated energies that defied their world's physics.
Xia Qingyue was equally stunned, her usually placid, ice-cold composure breaking as she took in the impossible, futuristic design of the interior.
"Master, that energy…"
Xia Qingyue whispered, her gaze sweeping over the racks of items.
"I know,"
Chu Yueli murmured back, her eyes fixed on Jaune.
"This shop is... far more powerful than I imagined."
Xia Qingyue wanted to come straight to Jaune to ask him about the Realm of God—the true goal of her life's cultivation.
But Chu Yueli subtly stopped her, placing a cautionary hand on her shoulder.
The Elder wanted to know exactly what her genius disciple wanted with the young man, and she needed to ensure the girl didn't offend their potential savior.