The Omniversal Merchant-Chapter 225: A Fair Competition

"What are you afraid of? The boss is right here."

Liu Ruyu shot Wei Yi an exasperated glance before shifting her gaze toward Luo Chuan, who remained seated behind the counter.

The boss's strength was unfathomable. His calm and composed demeanor naturally put people at ease.

"...That makes sense." Wei Yi thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

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By now, Bai Lao and the others had already assessed the situation.

There was only one bottle of Jade Nectar Dew.

Clearly, only one person would be able to buy it.

"There's only one bottle of Jade Nectar Dew," Xia Yuan stated, sweeping his gaze around the room, his eyes narrowing slightly.

The last time he had refrained from competing for it was because Ying Wuji had been waiting for quite some time.

Furthermore, he knew about Ying Wuji's condition—his lack of vitality.

That alone was reason enough to step aside.

But this time?

There was no reason to hold back.

"Naturally, those fated to receive it should get it," Liu Rumei interjected with a soft, playful smile, her eyes shimmering with charm.

"How about... you gentlemen let this little girl have it?"

Her voice carried an irresistible allure, a temptation that could easily sway ordinary cultivators.

However, everyone present was at the Pathseeker realm at the very least.

Her charm, while impressive, had little effect.

"Little?" Wu Daoxu sneered, his voice sharp and brimming with menace.

"I say—whoever has the strength to take it should get it."

His eyes swept across the room, battle intent surging.

The tension in the air thickened.

Several individuals were already preparing for a fight.

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But just as the atmosphere grew dangerously heated, an indifferent voice rang out—

"Origin Mall rules: disturbances are prohibited in the store.

Offenders... will be responsible for the consequences."

The voice carried an almost hypnotic quality, reverberating directly in everyone's hearts.

A sudden chill ran down their spines.

Luo Chuan had stood up at some point, his expression as calm as ever.

But if one looked closely—

His dark eyes seemed like bottomless black holes, capable of devouring everything.

A powerful, unseen force weighed down on the room.

Everyone instinctively shuddered.

When Luo Chuan stayed quiet, he looked like a harmless young man.

It was easy to overlook him.

But now...

They had glimpsed a small fraction of his true power.

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"Boss, how could we possibly cause trouble in Origin Mall?" Ji Wuhui let out an awkward chuckle.

"Yes, boss, don't worry," Xia Yuan chimed in hastily. "We absolutely respect the rules."

Though Luo Chuan's expression remained neutral, the undercurrent of danger was undeniable.

Satisfied, Luo Chuan nodded.

But that still left the problem unresolved.

"But then again," Wu Daoxu suddenly spoke up, scanning the room,

"How are we deciding who gets the Jade Nectar Dew?"

"Isn't there a Tower of Trials?"

A soft chuckle rang out.

The voice belonged to Yao Ziyan, who had just come downstairs after returning the dishes.

"Why not take turns in the Arena?"

"...The Arena?"

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"...A fight?"

A spark of excitement ignited in everyone's eyes.

This was... a perfect solution.

Battle would decide the winner!

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Wu Daoxu's lips curled into a grin, his fighting spirit surging.

In terms of combat ability, he was one of the strongest present.

He was more than confident in his chances.

"This is a good idea," Old Bai agreed, stroking his beard.

"In the Arena, everyone can compete at the same cultivation level. That keeps things fair."

"But how do we structure the match?" Ying Wuji asked, frowning.

"There are eight of us."

The room fell silent.

This was a genuine dilemma.

They needed a format that ensured a fair competition.

In the Azure Continent, situations like this were rare.

For a moment, no one had a clear solution.