The Omniversal Merchant-Chapter 204: A Glimpse of Origin Mall’s Depth

Liu Ruyu had also taken on a task—searching for a specific rare plant.

Though it took some effort, she successfully completed it.

Her reward? A one percent increase in mental power.

At first glance, one percent seemed insignificant. But for someone with a vast mental capacity, even a small percentage could mean a frightening increase.

Of course, at this moment, Liu Ruyu remained skeptical.

After all, the idea that a virtual world could enhance real-world abilities sounded utterly absurd.

Still, she continued searching for new missions...

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Meanwhile, Wei Yi had also stumbled upon a task—hunting down monsters, just like Yao Ziyan.

However, he wasn't as lucky.

Instead of drawing a Golden Legend, he obtained a special fire-control skill.

For most cultivators, this ability was practically useless.

But Wei Yi was different.

People often forgot his true identity—a disciple of the Medicine Valley!

And as an alchemist, fire control was essential.

To refine pills, an alchemist must master flames.

For Wei Yi, this was nothing short of a divine blessing.

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Elsewhere, students from Soaring Cloud Academy were also completing their own tasks...

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When Wu Ying finished his session and removed his helmet, his mind was still clouded with confusion.

He had spent time playing Mirror Challenges and Combat Trials.

But then, something unexpected caught his attention—a Cooking Tutorial.

At first, the name alone sounded contradictory.

"A combat-based VR game... with a cooking course?"

But curiosity got the better of him, and he clicked in.

And in that moment—

It felt like he had stepped into another world.

A simple kitchen knife could unleash earth-shattering power.

Monstrous beasts beyond imagination roamed the lands.

Every scene left him utterly speechless.

"So this... is Origin Mall?"

What he thought he knew about the place... was merely the tip of the iceberg.

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"Boss, are all the images in the cooking tutorials real?"

Wu Ying turned to Luo Chuan, eyes filled with disbelief.

Luo Chuan nodded casually.

"That's right."

Wu Ying took a deep breath, trying to contain his shock.

So it was true.

Such cultivators actually existed in this world!

The Wu Family of the Azure Continent was indeed well-known.

But in the grand scheme of things... they were merely a drop in the ocean.

A burning desire ignited in his heart—

The pursuit of greater strength.

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Luo Chuan, watching his reaction, added another remark:

"Oh, and casual mode... isn't quite what you think it is."

Wu Ying frowned.

"Boss, what do you mean?"

Luo Chuan simply pointed toward Liu Ruyu and Wei Yi, who were still engaged in the game.

The message was clear—

See for yourself.

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Most of the Soaring Cloud Academy students had already finished their sessions and left.

Only Liu Ruyu and Wei Yi remained.

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Wu Ying approached their screens, observing closely.

At first glance, the two appeared to be in similar environments—likely the same map.

But something felt off.

They weren't fighting.

Instead, they were... searching for something.

Their movements were slow, their efficiency surprisingly low.

"What's going on?"

Then, realization struck.

His eyes flickered to the information panel at the bottom of the interface.

And in that moment—

He was completely stunned.

"Their strength... is restricted?!"