"Sister, don't be angry, I was just joking, just kidding..." Cecil said, backing away as fast as he could.

Joking? If he didn't bolt now, his life would be forfeit.

Of course, Ma Kexin wasn't about to let him off the hook, and she chased after him...

Meanwhile, Zhong Shenxiu, having left Cecil's house, was in an exceptionally good mood. To think that in just half a day, he had suddenly become a minor magnate worth 300,000 Diamond Coins—it felt utterly surreal.

Perhaps making money wasn't that difficult after all, Zhong Shenxiu mused.

The earlier Zhong Shenxiu, having just arrived in this world, was still ignorant of many things, the most crucial being that his reputation hadn't been established. Unlike in the Cultivation Realm where people actively sought him out to offer him money or desperately begged him for favors, here, that was not the case.

Truthfully, Zhong Shenxiu wasn't adept at making money; what he excelled at was researching all manner of novelties.

The reason Zhong Shenxiu became the wealthiest man in the Cultivation Realm was entirely due to his towering renown, and the near-unobtainable nature of his elixirs. It could be said that Zhong Shenxiu’s status as the richest man wasn't something he actively pursued; he was elevated to that position by the masses!

However, arriving in this other world, Zhong Shenxiu lacked his cultivation base and thus couldn't craft elixirs, nor did he possess a resounding name. Naturally, earning money smoothly became difficult—this was why he had struggled financially for a considerable period.

A genius isn't omnipotent!

Since the mud and grime clinging to them were deeply uncomfortable, Zhong Shenxiu and Robin first went to the public baths to clean themselves. After changing into fresh clothes, they headed straight for the "Magic Shop."

Now that Zhong Shenxiu was a man of means, the first thing he intended to do was purchase a "Magic Ring"—it was the item he currently needed most urgently.

Upon entering the shop, they were greeted with the usual enthusiastic welcome from the beautiful receptionist.

Zhong Shenxiu, familiar with the layout, bypassed pleasantries and headed directly to the counter where he had examined the Magic Rings last time.

The saleslady stationed there was the same one from before. He wondered how many hours she worked a day, yet she was still on duty this time.

"Hello, what can I get for the two of you?" Her voice was just as gentle, her demeanor just as pleasant. Clearly, she had no recollection of Zhong Shenxiu’s previous visit.

It made sense; with such high customer traffic, it was hard to remember a patron who had only visited once, especially one who only browsed and didn't buy.

"I want to purchase a Magic Ring," Zhong Shenxiu said, outwardly calm, but internally quite excited.

"And what price range of Magic Ring are you interested in?" The saleslady immediately launched into her practiced spiel. "We carry Magic Rings of every brand imaginable. Our product quality is absolutely guaranteed. Shop around, and you’ll find our prices are unbeatable for the value. If you purchase today, you qualify for an additional 1% discount. Furthermore, should you encounter any quality issues after purchase, we offer a seven-day return policy, a one-month exchange guarantee, and a full year of complimentary warranty service."

Blast it—it was the exact same sales pitch!

"I'd like to understand the differences between these Magic Rings; could you introduce them to me?" Zhong Shenxiu gestured toward the rings on the counter, his tone flat.

Robin remained silent, just as before, standing quietly beside Zhong Shenxiu.

"Certainly, let me explain," the saleslady beamed, her expression brightening. "The storage capacity of our Magic Rings varies according to their price point. Rings under one hundred Diamond Coins have a storage space of about one cubic meter; rings priced between one hundred and one thousand Diamond Coins have storage around ten cubic meters; those above one thousand but below ten thousand Diamond Coins offer about twenty cubic meters of space; ...and rings under one hundred thousand Diamond Coins hold roughly one hundred cubic meters."

Listening to the saleslady's relentless exposition, Zhong Shenxiu felt a bit dizzy, but he grasped the core message: you get what you pay for; the pricier the ring, the larger its storage capacity.

"Which price range were you hoping for? I can certainly offer some recommendations; different brands also have varying performance capabilities." The saleslady’s smile grew sweeter; years of sales experience told her this young man was definitely going to buy something.

"Performance?" Zhong Shenxiu was thoroughly confused. In his mind, why would storage rings have performance variations?

It wasn't surprising that Zhong Shenxiu was perplexed. In the Cultivation Realm, storage rings only differed in spatial volume; there were no differences in 'performance' whatsoever.

"It's like this: rings from reputable brands operate at a much faster speed, whereas some of the lesser-known ones might have a buffering delay of a few seconds up to several tens of seconds," the saleslady explained.

Zhong Shenxiu nearly fainted from shock. They were even using the term "buffering."

A ring might be valuable, but time was even more precious. Zhong Shenxiu valued his time; he certainly wouldn't sacrifice it to purchase those 'knock-offs' just to save a few coins!

After careful comparison, Zhong Shenxiu purchased two Magic Rings, each with a storage capacity of one hundred cubic meters. These two rings alone cost him nearly one hundred and ten thousand Diamond Coins.

After buying those two, perhaps feeling the space was still insufficient, Zhong Shenxiu bought twenty more Magic Rings, though these were of the smaller variety, collectively costing him almost another one hundred thousand Diamond Coins.

In just a short while, Zhong Shenxiu had spent more than half of his newly acquired savings. Truly, money came easily and went just as easily!

Zhong Shenxiu immediately distributed the Magic Rings on the spot, dividing them equally between himself and Robin.

Naturally, Zhong Shenxiu wasn't foolish enough to wear all these newly acquired rings on his fingers—that would be utterly ridiculous!

He only put on the most expensive one. As for the rest, he asked the saleslady for a sturdy necklace cord, strung them all together, and hung them around his neck.

Admittedly, the way Zhong Shenxiu wore them strung together around his neck looked rather striking.

Robin had little say regarding the rings Zhong Shenxiu gave her; she simply followed his example—putting the best ring on her finger and threading the rest onto a cord to hang around her neck.

Having the Magic Rings brought Zhong Shenxiu a convenience that was more than just slight.

Leaving the store, Zhong Shenxiu instantly stored all the miscellaneous items he was carrying into the Magic Rings, even organizing them meticulously. For instance, medicinal herbs went together, daily necessities in another pile, tools and ironware grouped separately, and all other remaining items gathered in one place.

Not only was Zhong Shenxiu liberated, but even the horse they had been leading was freed. Now, the horse's back was completely bare; every single item had been stowed away by Zhong Shenxiu and Robin into their Magic Rings.

In his state of joy, Zhong Shenxiu failed to notice a small girl not far off watching him and Robin with an expression of utter astonishment.