Chapter 18: The first step of the plan
"Karma!" Noa muttered softly.
He kept thinking about how to abuse his power and his advantages over the cultivators.
No matter how much he thought, the word Karma always resurfaced in his mind. As if the principles of the universe weren't here to limit his sales but to help him scheme something that would transform all of Hollow Jade City.
"It won't be easy," he mumbled this time. But there was conviction hidden in his voice. "Yet, I know I can do this."
[That's good to hear. It's about time you stopped being just a shopowner and became something more. A Tycoon shouldn't buy when he needs—he should sweep it for cheap.]
Noa was already bored hearing the system's philosophy countless times before.
But he also recognized that his soulless partner always had a point.
So, instead of wasting time on mindless thinking, he embraced the plan that had already been shaped in his head and waited for the right moment.
Thankfully, it was about time for his first chess piece to show up.
Chen Hao arrived at the store, bringing in his disciplined posture, robes neat, and eyes filled with silent determination.
"Good evening," he greeted politely and approached Noa before browsing through the products.