Seeing Jiang Jianxin fall into a state of enlightenment, Lin Mo waved his hand, deploying an invisible barrier of [Qi Solidification] around her to ensure she remained undisturbed.

The locals backed away in reverent silence as they stared in awe at his ’magic’. But they instinctively understood that they were witnessing a profound martial epiphany.

A minute passed by in silence.

"Alright. I don’t know how long it’ll take but since she immediately fell under that state, we can just leave the Sword Fairy there. For now..."

With the Sword Fairy temporarily occupied, Lin Mo shifted his focus back to the operational logistics of the Distribution Hub.

Extracting tons of raw materials was only half of the equation. He also had to maintain the market that they had opened. It required a continuous, overwhelming supply of superior goods to solidify the dependency and the spread of convenience.

And so, having emptied all the warehouses, he naturally should restock them.

He accessed the Divine System Interface, tapping into the main store’s inventory, selecting the products that were suitable for the realm.

In the cleared spaces where the ores had previously sat, a blinding cascade of light erupted.

Luo Lanyi and the others had to shield their eyes because unlike the last time, it wouldn’t just be a few crates of assorted products. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

When the light faded, neat, towering stacks of merchandise sat perfectly organized upon the stone floor.

Ten thousand boxes of [Taihao Spicy Noodles], categorized by different flavors. Ten thousand boxes of [Heavenly Dew Soda] and [Frosty Lotus Brew]. Five thousand boxes of [Stamina Gums], [Clear Sky Mint Mints] and [Fruity Healing Tablets].

And, most importantly, five hundred mortal-grade weapons that were taken from the store’s stocks and two hundred mortal-grade weapons forged by the artificers of the Professional Foundry using the Star-Forged Iron.

The sight of them made the martial artists drool.

As for products that could directly impact their cultivation, Lin Mo didn’t have anything for them yet.

Nevertheless, those products alone were already beneficial to them.

From the reports Luo Lanyi wrote regarding the actual effects of the product on the local populace, although not as effective on the inhabitants of the Fractured Plane, the noodles seemed to be able to stimulate the inner energy of the local populace as long as they were practicing martial arts. It enables those who haven’t broken through the 1st gate to raise their success rate by 50%.

As for those hoping to open the higher gates, it could still supplement them slightly.

Of course, eating too much would bring them indigestion. There’s a line in the report regarding Hu Gan getting constipated for a day after deciding to eat ten packets of the noodles in one sitting.

Lin Mo’s gaze drifted toward the hulking former bandit, his expression deadpan. Hu Gan, catching the Shopkeeper’s look, coughed awkwardly and stared intensely at the ceiling, pretending the intricate woodwork was the most fascinating thing in the world.

"A gentle reminder to everyone," Lin Mo announced, his voice carrying the mildly weary tone of a customer service manager reading a disclaimer. "Most of these products are created with highly potent ingredients. Gluttony does not equate to faster cultivation. Consuming a lot of it can lead to stomach pain. Please be careful."

A few of the Iron Crane guards snickered, earning a sharp glare from Hu Gan, although he couldn’t defend himself as he became a cautionary tale among his peers.

Meanwhile, Luo Lanyi’s eyes once again sparkled as she stared at the mountain of merchandise.

"Now, Miss Luo," Lin Mo pivoted smoothly back to business, gesturing to the mountainous stacks of inventory. "These should be five times more than the last stocks. Now that we’ve absorbed the Seven Valleys Alliance,

I’d like you to refrain from expanding temporarily. If factions outside the territory express their interest, do not deal with just anyone, and if you must, keep it to a minimum. Just enough to make them aware of the benefits of our ’convenience’."

Luo Lanyi nodded, her abacus already clicking as she performed rapid mental calculations. "To capture the common market and create dependency. Understood, Shopkeeper. What if they become like the Warlord, come to our territory and try to conquer us for our products?"

"Among the Valley Elders, summon the Old Vulture. If your report about his performance is true, I will bestow him a [Legionary Set] to elevate his strength to contend against a Transformation Stage martial artist."

He had read it. Among the eleven Valley Elders, he was the most cooperative. Of course, it might be the case of wearing a mask to fool

us into a false sense of security. If that happens..."

His voice trailed there before turning his head to the woman standing in his shadow.

Without the armor suit or her usual garb as an assassin, she wore ordinary clothes that would mistake her for an ordinary resident of the city. Her looks were also altered a bit, probably with some kind of makeup, to hide her beauty.

If not for her habit of being inconspicuous, Lin Mo would also find it difficult to find her among the crowd.

"... Ying Sha, how far are you from opening your 6th gate?" He asked.

She bowed, her head lowered respectfully. "Shopkeeper. I am currently at the absolute peak of the 5th Gate. My inner energy is saturated, and the [Shadowfang Dagger] you bestowed upon me has honed my killing intent to a razor’s edge. However, the barrier to the 6th Gate, the Transformation Stage, requires a qualitative change in the body’s meridians. I can feel the threshold, but forcing it open risks shattering my internal pathways. I estimate it will take another three years of continuous, life-and-death tempering to break through safely."

"Three years is too long," Lin Mo stated, his tone businesslike but not unkind. "The armor I provided gives you the strength of a 6th Gate master, yes. But as you’ve heard before, external tools are meant to complement the internal foundation, not replace it. I’ll find a way to cut that time. For now, the Graveyard of Sage still has to wait. You’ll be my eye to watch over the Old Vulture. I will lend you this."

Lin Mo waved his hand. A moment later, a [Stardust Repeater] appeared in his hand. Since it’s already fully charged with his starlight qi, it could be fired six times. Each shot would be as strong as his current strength, peak Foundation Establishment, plus the properties of his starlight qi.

Ying Sha is an assassin. She’s not like Lei Hu or Iron Pan. Given enough preparation, she could certainly assassinate someone stronger than her. With that additional tool, it’s going to be another method she could employ.

Even if a single shot failed to take down a Transformation Stage expert, it should be enough to injure them. As for using all six? That depends on the situation.

Of course, he’s hoping she doesn’t find a need to use it in the future. Because even if the Stardust Repeater was a good weapon, it’s fairly useless in the Martial World due to the lack of spiritual energy to charge it with. Martial qi or inner energy is insufficient.

"Here, take this," Lin Mo handed the gun to her.

Ying Sha seemed to hesitate for a moment but she eventually took it with trembling hands.

Even without Lin Mo explaining it further, she knew what she had to do.

And so, she immediately kneeled, thanking him before vanishing from her spot. She didn’t leave, of course. She just switched to lurking in the shadows.

Luo Lanyi, after watching that, shivered slightly before saying, "I will have Old Vulture summoned at once, Shopkeeper."

It didn’t take long for the elderly martial artist to arrive. Old Vulture, who had once commanded a full valley of hardened warriors, stepped into the warehouse with a hunched posture.

However, when his eyes landed on the towering mountains of supplies, the colorful boxes of noodles, the glittering cans, and the pristine steel weapons, his breath seemed to be caught in his chest.

Lin Mo didn’t waste time on pleasantries. With a flick of his wrist, a crate appeared in front of him.

As soon as the old man saw it, his eyes widened in delight.

The old man scrambled to clasp his fist and bowed deeply in front of Lin Mo. "This old bones doesn’t deserve this yet, Shopkeeper."

"Heh. I’m glad you’re aware." Lin Mo started as she gestured for Luo Lanyi to disperse the crowd.

Almost instantly, there was no one around anymore except for him, the old man, the young woman and the Sword Fairy who was still in a state of enlightenment.

"I’ve read the reports. It seems you’ve stepped up to your position and kept the remnants of the Seven Valleys Alliance in line. You have organized the mining details and ensured the quotas for Star-Forged Iron were met without complaint," Lin Mo stated, his voice echoing in the cavernous space. "In the Divine Convenience Store, we reward productivity. However, I’m going to bestow this on you for one reason. Do you understand what I’m getting at?"