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"Thank you for your patronage, and we welcome you to visit again."
Yezhi walked out of the diamond-shaped light gate with a bit of confusion alongside Xiao Fang. "Master, what's wrong?"
"Xiao Fang, why is the clerk just like you, a robot?" Yezhi had been to Cosmic Mall before, where all the beings looked like abstract aliens.
"Master, this is Gude Robot Paradise, of course, it's all robots," Xiao Fang replied matter-of-factly.
Gude Robot Paradise! What a big facade; the surrounding business was thriving without any costs at all.
"Master, do you think lighter black looks better, or darker black, or the original black...?" Xiao Fang kept changing the color of her suit.
Yezhi stared seriously for a long time but really couldn't find any difference.
"Master, I've changed seven or eight styles already; can you give me some advice?" Xiao Fang pouted in dissatisfaction.
Seeing Xiao Fang dressed up always made Yezhi feel uncomfortable. She actually thought it was unnecessary for Xiao Fang to wear clothes; the original metallic color of the robot was so cool that this just seemed out of place.
"Master, you say...!"
"Stop! Xiao Fang, let me tell you something. The day after tomorrow, I'm taking you hunting in the mountains."
"Is it the same mountain we went to last time? Are there tigers?" When Xiao Fang mentioned tigers, her square eyes sparkled with golden light, bursting forth with countless small ￥ symbols. A bunch of Tiger Bones floated above her head. However, the golden light in her eyes quickly faded, replaced by fear as a large striped tiger opened its mouth wide, revealing sharp teeth. Xiao Fang shook her head vigorously and muttered, "No way, tigers are fierce beasts. Master, Xiao Fang can't protect you; what should we do?" Yezhi felt a bit touched.
Hugging her square head and stomping her feet, Xiao Fang kept talking to herself: "Protecting the master? Fierce beast! Teeth! Protect...!" Suddenly she seemed to think of something and joyfully bounced over to grab Yezhi's hand and said, "Master, let's go to the mall to buy Bite-Resistant Armor."
Cosmic Mall had lost its appeal for Yezhi ever since she bought ginseng last time. The items were too expensive and too good; she was afraid of spending money and also afraid of the quality. In this era, Yezhi believed in living a low-profile life. After selling two ginseng roots, the people in the Local Produce Purchasing Department probably remembered her for a long time.
Moreover, logging into the Podria Universe Network offered countless activities. She often went with Xiao Fang to the Endless Forest to admire the beauty in the darkness, chatted with friends on the Social Network who spoke the same language, and dealt with Dulisa's unexpected visits. She hardly had time to think about going to the mall to find some useful items.
“Xiao Fang, can we buy a gun?” Yezhi decided she needed to purchase more self-defense items. This would not only increase her safety but also allow her to hunt in the mountains independently next time, without putting One Gun Brother in a difficult position. The tradition in Ultimate Boundary Mountain was not to bring women hunting, as it was considered unlucky.
“Master, Cosmic Mall does not sell offensive weapons. Would you like a toy gun instead?”
Suddenly, the buildings around Yezhi and Xiao Fang vanished, and they found themselves walking on a grand avenue made of intertwining light beams, with countless planets whizzing by. At the end of the avenue, the path of light disappeared, spreading outwards; with each layer that expanded, scenes from one floor of Cosmic Mall emerged until they stood in the middle of a circular silver-gray shopping center. Looking up, they could see endless floors above them, with clouds floating in between.
Xiao Fang opened the virtual interface for Cosmic Mall, clicked on the pet store option, and hundreds of virtual pet shops appeared around the circular mall in a ring. Yezhi spotted a store boasting The Cheapest in the Universe, clicked on it, and both of them instantly teleported inside.
“Oh~ Hoho! Welcome!” A relatively normal-looking alien with pig ears greeted them enthusiastically while wearing a round-collared robe.
“We want Bite-Resistant Armor!” shouted Xiao Fang.
Yezhi felt regretful: why hadn’t she stopped Xiao Fang from speaking? This rookie had exposed their target right away; what if the shopkeeper asked for an outrageous price? She wanted to use her limited funds to buy more self-defense items!
“Please! This way!” The shopkeeper led Yezhi and Xiao Fang into the hall where a Multicolored Laser Birdcage was placed amidst a backdrop of Blue Silk Ribbon. Inside was a pure black Curly Puppy, staring timidly at Yezhi with its beautiful glass-like eyes. Instantly, her heart melted; she reached out to pet the puppy, but before she could touch it, she heard a scream akin to that of a slaughtered pig. The seemingly harmless puppy had bitten down hard on her hand. As it bit down, its small body doubled in size, its soft curls standing up straight while sparks of electricity flickered around it. The air was filled with crackling sounds as if electricity was surging everywhere. The bite already caused immense pain for Yezhi, but then came another shockwave; she truly experienced what it felt like to be electrocuted. Just before she felt like she might die from despair, she cried out pitifully, “Xiao Fang~ save me!”
“Master, wake up! Master!” Xiao Fang anxiously slapped Yezhi's face.
“Xiao Fang, am I still alive? Did you save me? I’m so glad I didn’t die.” Yezhi hugged Xiao Fang, speaking incoherently.
“Master, how could you die? This is virtual imaging; you only experience real sensations.”
"Does it have no effect on me? No aftereffects? Then why do I have bandages on my hands, why does it hurt so much, and why is my body feeling so numb?" Thinking about the numbness reminded her of that terrifying sensation of being electrocuted, causing her to tremble involuntarily.
"Master, in the Cosmic Network world, you are truly injured. Don't worry, you'll be fine by tomorrow," Xiao Fang assured, patting his chest.
"Dear Customer Miss, I sincerely apologize for the harm caused to you. I really don't know how to make it up to you, but please do not complain about our shop," the Alien Shopkeeper said, bowing deeply and rubbing his hands anxiously, his pig ears flapping continuously. Yezhi had a habit; when someone was fierce with her, she would be even fiercer back. When someone was reasonable and gentle, she found herself at a loss. She began to think about the difficulties of working in service; having been in that industry herself, she empathized. This was truly something no one wanted to happen, especially not due to her own clumsiness.
"Sigh! Forget it, no need for compensation, and I won't complain about you," Yezhi sighed lightly. Tonight had been quite eventful—first encountering a top-notch item and then running into a mad dog. She couldn't handle this kind of life. She glared at the adorable little dogs in the laser cage and said to the shopkeeper, "What kind of pet is this? So fierce! Shouldn't there be a sign warning people? Not every customer is as reasonable as I am."
"Master, this is the Cilou Dog from Cabrera Planet; it's very precious—there are fewer than 1,000 in the entire universe," Xiao Fang introduced.
"Yes, I went through great effort and expense to acquire it as a treasure for my shop; it's the only one available in the entire market. The Cilou Dog is very noble; it chooses its master on its own. Once it recognizes someone, it will stay loyal for life, through thick and thin..." The Alien Shopkeeper spoke passionately.
"Alright! Let's go see the Bite-Resistant Armor instead," Yezhi couldn't help but interrupt the shopkeeper. If she listened any longer, she would be covered in goosebumps.
As they approached a row of laser shelves, Yezhi was shocked by the prices marked on the armor before she even had a chance to examine it closely—there were so many zeros!
"I can't afford any of these; I need the absolute cheapest. Master only has 35,993 Bodeton in her wallet," Xiao Fang said honestly.
"Xiao Fang," Yezhi whispered shyly.
The Alien Shopkeeper twirled his pig ears thoughtfully and pulled out a set of soft armor with gold edges from the bottom shelf. Yezhi glanced at the price and waved her hand, saying, "I don't want this; I can't afford it."
The shopkeeper smiled and said, "I didn't say I would sell it to you; just try it on first to see if it fits." With that, he raised his hands dramatically, and the soft armor seemed to come alive, shimmering with a faint golden light. After Yezhi put it on, the golden light faded away. She felt her whole body tighten; after moving around a bit, the armor adjusted itself to fit her body perfectly. The shopkeeper's eyes widened as he exclaimed excitedly, "Hoho! Dear Customer Miss, due to our shop's mistake, this armor has adjusted to your size and can only be sold to you for 30,000 Bodeton—please don't refuse!"
Yezhi knew that the shopkeeper was intentionally selling it to her at a low price as an apology. However, accepting it made her feel somewhat uneasy.
"Clearly 100000 Bodeton, selling for just 30000, Master, what a bargain! Not taking it would be foolish!" Xiao Fang looked at Yezhi with delight, urging her to pay quickly.
"Xiao Fang, I said not to compensate. This is going back on your word; it's too shameless," Yezhi whispered in Xiao Fang's ear.
"For your safety, Master, the armor must be bought. Xiao Fang is willing to be thick-skinned," Xiao Fang said earnestly, her eyes sparkling.
Yezhi swiped her card and wrote down the delivery address. The shopkeeper frowned, "What's wrong? You aren't having second thoughts, are you? If so, can I pay in installments?" Yezhi asked with a thick skin. Xiao Fang was right; safety first, what did it matter to be thick-skinned?
"No, Dear Customer Miss, it's just that our little shop's Cosmic Express service is limited to the Bodria Star System. The Cosmic Express company that operates interstellar services only has Good Company, which only provides services to large merchants or specific users. Our shop doesn't have that qualification yet," the shopkeeper explained sincerely.
"Don't worry, our Master is a Specific User; I'll put a seal on it for you," Xiao Fang proudly extended her hand, and a glowing circle appeared on the package with the words good1555 rippling in the center.
While the shopkeeper was busy, Yezhi casually surveyed the store. Divided by a birdcage, one side had a row of laser Shelves filled to the brim. Some displayed various cages with shadows inside that were hard to see clearly; others had oddly shaped stones... Most of them were unfamiliar to Yezhi, and she couldn't even describe what they looked like.
At that moment, a one-meter-long braided leather rope caught Yezhi's attention. The rope had spiral patterns and emitted a faint fragrance. When she waved it in her hand, it coiled around her wrist tightly and wouldn't come off no matter how she pulled.
After struggling and turning red in the face, Yezhi finally received help from Xiao Fang: "Master, this is Beast Binding Rope; the more you pull it, the tighter it gets. You need to stroke it first and then gently pull on the end of the rope to release it."
"Boss, I want this leather rope too." This was a good item; she could still afford 3500 Bodeton.
After paying, before leaving, Yezhi intentionally glared fiercely at the Little Black Dog in the birdcage. To her surprise, the Little Black Dog was also looking at her. They locked eyes for a moment; suddenly, Yezhi felt an electric shock as their gazes met in mid-air with a crackling sound. Startled, Yezhi shouted "Not good!" and grabbed Xiao Fang to run away.
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