To make the sect stronger, they still had to rely on the Mall.
So after Jun Changxiao inspected the medicinal fields and returned to his study, he pulled it up again. After deep consideration, he decided to refresh the original products.
Due to contribution value limitations, he couldn’t possibly buy all the excellent pill formulas, so he could only use them on items that could truly benefit the sect.
How to drive this forward?
He definitely needed more medicinal materials.
In Jun Changxiao’s formulated subsequent sect development plan, pills were placed in first position, because only by taking shortcuts could they overtake on curves and make up for the enormous gap between disciples and Upper Realm martial artists caused by environmental differences.
Pill formulas could be purchased through the Mall, but regarding medicinal materials, due to funding issues, he couldn’t immediately purchase large quantities, so he could only personally cultivate them.
Simply put, Jun Changxiao hoped the medicinal materials would wait for the pill formulas, not that pill formulas would wait for medicinal materials.
“Refresh!”
Brand new products appeared uniformly in the Mall.
The system indeed hadn’t deceived him—after refreshing, no contribution value was deducted.
“I can keep refreshing until I get the products I want!” Without the setting of using contribution value to refresh, Jun Changxiao’s heart immediately became wild.
“Hm?”
Just then, Dog Sheng discovered an item called Blade of Heaven-Breaking in the Mall, with the prefix [Prestige] written before it, but he couldn’t click for details because the icon was dark gray, with a note below—Unlocks at 500 Prestige Value.
“That’s right!”
The system said: “This is a brand new function activated in the Upper Realm. Items can only be purchased when the sect’s prestige reaches a certain value, also known as prestige items.”
Jun Changxiao said speechlessly: “That means the Upper Realm version’s brand new Mall not only requires contribution value to buy everything, but also adds another damned prestige restriction!”
“The host really is a clever little sprite.”
“……”
Jun Changxiao continued looking. He successively discovered many products with prestige prefixes, with unlocking values both high and low, and thus collapsed: “Having money doesn’t mean I can do whatever I want anymore!”
The second-refreshed Mall had quite a few good items, but he still hadn’t refreshed anything urgently needed, so Dog Sheng continued refreshing—after all, it was free.
“Refresh!”
“Refresh!”
In a short time, Jun Changxiao refreshed five times consecutively. Just as he was about to become dazzled looking at products, an item called [Purple Firmament Star Array] caught his eye.
Clicking the introduction—
Item: Purple Firmament Star Array.
Introduction: Created by the Strange Gate Array God after observing celestial phenomena with insight.
Function: Can serve as a defensive array, deployed at families, sects, cities, and other locations.
Advantages: After creating and revising multiple times, the Strange Gate Array God gave the evaluation—Once the array is deployed in a place, it preserves ten thousand generations of peace.
Disadvantages: Expensive.
Price: 500,000 contribution value.
Grade: Unknown.
……
After seeing the disadvantages and price, Jun Chang collapsed: “This isn’t just expensive, this is absurdly expensive!”
The system said: “Doesn’t the host happen to lack a sect-protecting grand array? From the introduction, the Purple Firmament Star Array is undoubtedly very suitable. Five-star purchase recommendation.”
“……”
Jun Changxiao felt a bit dizzy.
He only had 690,000 contribution value now. If he bought this, he’d immediately transform from a rich, tall, and handsome guy into a poor, short loser.
Wait?
Strange Gate Array God?
Jun Changxiao thought of Strange Gate Dunjia: Array-Breaking Chapter, because it was also created by the same person. He’d even benefited from it to successfully escape prison and later blow up the Starry Sky Fortress.
“The host has fate with this expert.” The system said.
Jun Changxiao looked at the advantages introduction again and said: “Once the array is deployed in a place, it preserves ten thousand generations of peace? Giving his own created array this evaluation is a bit like selling melons and praising their sweetness.”
“Ding! Host consumed 500,000 contribution value, obtained Purple Firmament Star Array ×1, already transmitted to spatial ring.”
“Ding! Sect contribution value: 190,000.”
After hearing the consumption notification of 500,000, Jun Changxiao sighed with emotion: “Back in the mortal realm, my first Mall purchase was only 1 point. Now it’s increased so much.”
“At that time, the host was still a rookie. Now you’ve already entered Core Rotation Realm. Can they be mentioned in the same breath?” The system said.
“True.”
The contribution value consumption quantity kept rising, and Jun Changxiao’s realm and sect strength were also rising. After all, everyone was growing.
After buying the Purple Firmament Star Array, Dog Sheng didn’t immediately go research it, but continued browsing subsequent products. Finding nothing useful, he pulled down the Mall again.
“Ding! Host has reached the monthly free refresh limit of 5 times. Do you want to activate monthly or annual VIP to unlock more refresh times?”
After hearing the notification, Jun Changxiao froze, then roared: “There’s even a limit!”
The system entered playing-dead mode.
At this moment, a new popup appeared in the Mall, displaying content—
Activate Monthly VIP, cost 50,000 contribution value, monthly refresh limit increases to 10 times.
Activate Annual VIP, cost 500,000 contribution value, monthly refresh limit increases to 30 times, and receive brand new gold interface ×1, young lady’s sweet notification voice ×1.
“……”
Jun Changxiao’s emotions got out of control and he roared: “This isn’t the Upper Realm version system, this is the pay-to-win version system!”
The system said: “Recommend the host activate Annual VIP. After all, it saves 100,000 contribution value and you can refresh 30 times monthly!”
“Get lost!”
Jun Changxiao huffily withdrew the system interface. Setting aside not having money to buy VIP, even if he had it, he wouldn’t buy it, because he wanted to be a free-to-play player, to be Leopard Head Zero Charge!
“Ding! Recharge successful. Congratulations, host has become a Monthly VIP user. Monthly refresh times increased from 5 to 10.”
“Ding! Sect contribution value: 140,000.”
Jun Changxiao gradually opened his eyes, feeling his entire body filled with battle power, and thus said proudly: “Pay-to-win makes me stronger!”
The system said speechlessly: “Worthy of being the Sect Master of the Eternal True Fragrance Sect!”
……
The Mall could indeed refresh for free, but there was a limit of 5 refreshes per month. To continue refreshing, either recharge VIP to increase the count, or wait for next month’s cooldown.
Jun Changxiao really wanted to be a grind player, but arriving in the Upper Realm, he had neither money nor strength. Although just relying on a handsome face could also attract wealthy women, he at least had to encounter them first.
Monthly recharge of 50,000 could get five refreshes, equal to the price of refreshing the high-tier Mall in the Lower Realm, so Dog Sheng still chose to recharge and become VIP.
Don’t mention it—true fragrance!
On the sixth Mall refresh, the first grid displayed an item called ‘Nourishing Soil,’ with the function of improving soil and greatly increasing the growth cycle of heavenly materials and earthly treasures.
Jun Changxiao looked toward the lens at you and sighed: “This is the power of pay-to-win!”
“Ding! Host consumed 100,000 contribution value, obtained Nourishing Soil ×1, already transmitted to spatial ring.”
“Ding! Sect contribution value: 40,000.”
The so-called Nourishing Soil was an item similar to profound stones. According to the introduction, one only needed to bury it underground and it would slowly improve the overall quality of surrounding soil.
Jun Changxiao came to the medicinal field’s central area, dug a pit and buried it, then returned to his study to research the Purple Firmament Star Array.
The next day.
Li Qingyang rushed over urgently, exclaiming: “Sect Master, quickly go look at the medicinal field!”
“What happened?”
Jun Changxiao went to the medicinal field. When he saw the scene presenting itself before his eyes, his entire person immediately froze in place. After a moment, he sighed with infinite emotion: “Pay-to-win makes me happy! Pay-to-win makes me powerful!”
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