Chapter 015

These days, even opening a new store is an excuse to flaunt your love. Isn't that a bit too much?

The first one to enter was an ID called "Once I Have the Blade, I'll Slay All Lovebirds." With the long lifespans of interstellar beings, the higher one's physical constitution or mental strength, the longer they live. As a beastman with an S-class physique, he had been single for over three hundred years since birth.

His classmates from his early years, those who were still alive and had decent talent, were all grandparents by now. At yesterday’s class reunion, there was a couple who had married right after graduation. Their descendants also married young, and in nearly three hundred years, they had produced over ten generations. A large family of hundreds of people, making a significant contribution to the interstellar population. The couple acted as if they were still in their honeymoon phase, even bringing their great-great-granddaughter to show off. From little rabbits to old ones, still so lovey-dovey. We know you have eight babies at once; can we just eat our meal without asking about your partner and flaunting your love?

Everyone at the reunion was paired up and feeding each other, leaving him as the only lonely soul.

He should have objected to bringing partners when they collected opinions for the reunion!

Finally back, he went on the Star Network to go on a shopping spree to vent his frustration. But as soon as he clicked into the homepage, a new store popped up with a name flaunting love. Is this human behavior?

Before entering, he thought it might be some shady shop, but it turned out to be a pharmacy?

What kind of name is that for a pharmacy? Does it have anything to do with medicine?

Not only is it chaotic, but it also torments single people. Do you understand what being perpetually single means?

Hmm, an A-grade potion?

As a potion appraiser, he immediately perked up.

He walked over, not noticing a pit in the floor. If not for his quick reflexes, he would have tripped. Looking down, he saw that the floor had been damaged by something, and there were more pits around. In the middle was a strange-shaped metal cauldron-like object, containing only a bottle of A-grade potion.

This was the strangest shop he had ever seen.

After picking up the potion to examine it, several more disgruntled visitors entered.

"Turns out it's a pharmacy? Let's see what potions they sell. If it's a scam, hmph..."

"The A-grade nutrient solution looks far inferior to what I've seen before. This color is too odd."

"Look, it doesn't even look like a liquid. I've never seen such a potion. It must be fake."

"Once I Have the Blade, I'll Slay All Lovebirds": "This is a concentrated version. The color is excellent. Although the shop flaunts love, the potion looks good. Of course, it's just an appearance. Potions need to be tested offline; online data isn't convincing."

The others didn’t believe him, "Are you a shill? You think we'll believe you just because of your ID? Private pharmacies often have issues, and this shop only lists one high-grade potion. The color looks suspicious."

"Once I Have the Blade, I'll Slay All Lovebirds": "I have over two hundred years of experience in potion appraisal. Believe me or not, it's up to you."

A young man nearby, whose ID was "You Two Lovebirds Go Die," looked bitter and resentful. He seemed to be heartbroken.

After a moment of silence, his eyes showed a struggle, "Can we take a chance?"

"Once I Have the Blade, I'll Slay All Lovebirds" placed the potion in his hand, "Feel the temperature. Good potions have their own vitality and warmth. Come, let's go to the balcony and place the bottle under the sunlight. Look through the potion from below. See how clear and bright it is, like jade. It indicates minimal impurities. I guarantee that if the seller sells this potion, it's worth a try."

The others were almost convinced by his detailed explanation but quickly regained their skepticism.

"Being a shill these days isn't easy; you need real knowledge."

"You almost had me believing you. Many private pharmacies sell potions like blind boxes, rarely yielding top-quality results. Why would I trust you?"

"You Two Lovebirds Go Die" flashed a hint of madness, "I'm desperate. With my last fifty thousand credits, I'll bet on the shopkeeper's integrity and the world's kindness."

The man placed the order, leaving the others stunned.

"Brother, don't believe this shill. Fifty thousand credits is no small amount."

"You Two Lovebirds Go Die" showed a hint of despair, "I have nowhere else to turn. With my last fifty thousand credits, I'll bet on the shopkeeper's integrity and the world's kindness."

The man placed the order, and the others fell silent.

Soon, the previously empty shop favorites list filled up with several entries.

"Brother, if anything goes wrong, come back here, and we'll help you get justice."

"I'm a popular streamer for the game 'Stars and Oceans' in the neighboring star system. I have a decent following. I'll expose this shop!"

"I'm a hacker. I can help track down the shopkeeper's address."

Bai Xiaoyu was unaware of what was happening in his shop. After placing the potion, he switched out, as two customers seemed to be getting overly excited. If left unchecked, they might destroy the balcony again.

Just as he stopped them, his optical brain received a notification from the Interstellar Business Alliance: "Buyer 'You Two Lovebirds Go Die' has placed an order. Please ship promptly."

Bai Xiaoyu was surprised. Given the poor reputation of private pharmacies in the interstellar realm, he had prepared for weeks of inactivity. Yet, someone bought the potion shortly after it was listed?

Bai Xiaoyu didn't realize that not only did the potion sell, but it also caught the attention of those visitors.

He checked the address, which was on a planet in the C series, located in the neighboring star system.

If it were on Earth, Bai Xiaoyu would find it far away, but in the interstellar realm, the neighboring star system was close. Given the current time, sending it now would ensure delivery by midnight.

He booked a delivery robot for pickup.

Within three minutes, the delivery robot appeared at the door.

Bai Xiaoyu paid the interstellar shipping fee of one thousand credits and watched the robot fly away with its tiny wings.

It was fast, disappearing in a blink. By noon, a cargo spaceship would deliver the package directly to the buyer's planet.

Bai Xiaoyu sent a message to the buyer, informing them of the delivery time. If receiving it late at night was inconvenient, they could set a preferred delivery time.

However, the buyer refused to change the time, stating they were willing to wait.

Since the buyer was willing, Bai Xiaoyu put the matter aside.

He started today's live stream.

Apart from the original owner's The Henchmen Group still causing trouble, his live stream was much like many other newcomers' cultivation streams—low on popularity.

After all, cultivation streams were primarily for supervision, and hatching eggs every day lacked entertainment value. It usually only got lively during the few days when the eggs were close to hatching after nearly three months.

After streaming for an hour, Bai Xiaoyu ended the broadcast.

He checked each egg one by one and found that after changing the cultivation solution, the situation began to improve.

He was very satisfied with this and continued to buy medicinal herbs back to refine potions.

Yu Xi and Dahu soon resumed their standoff and then ran off to gather medicinal herbs in the forest.

His subconscious desire for the Cleansing Grass was even higher than he had imagined.

On the other side, 'You Dog Men Go Die' logged off and stared blankly at the eggs still under incubation.

The man's name was Zhang Yi, who once had a childhood sweetheart as a boyfriend.

After graduation, he opened a cultivation center. This kind of cultivation center differed from regional ones like Bai Xiaoyu's; they needed to go door-to-door to find eggs to hatch.

If the cultivator was skilled enough, parents would be willing to entrust their eggs to them for hatching.

If the price was right, they could even request that the cultivator dedicate three months solely to hatching one egg.

This was akin to having a personal egg hatcher, something regional cultivation centers couldn't offer because they had to take care of all the eggs allocated to the region without any exclusivity.

Of course, not everyone sent their eggs to regional cultivation centers like Bai Xiaoyu's. Those from well-off families, if they didn't trust new cultivators, would choose to send their eggs to reputable private cultivation centers nearby.

Private cultivation centers charged high fees, while regional ones were funded by the government and offered free incubation. Normally, their cultivation costs were the same.

As such, the eggs in Bai Xiaoyu's cultivation center came from two groups: those from ordinary families who couldn't afford the high costs, and those from better-off families who believed in Bai Xiaoyu's reputation as a graduate from the Imperial Military Academy's top cultivation program and entrusted their eggs to him.

If they knew Bai Xiaoyu's original situation, they would have probably come demanding answers long ago.

Even so, Bai Xiaoyu's cultivation center had fewer eggs than other centers.

Zhang Yi had been running his cultivation center for five years and gradually built a good reputation.

Just as they were planning to get engaged, he discovered that his boyfriend had already hooked up with the son of the head of the regional Pharmacy Department.

Without his knowledge, his boyfriend convinced other parents to send their eggs to that person's shop instead of his.

Recently, Zhang Yi's mother went missing in battle. Without his mother's influence, his boyfriend finally revealed his true colors.

Not only did he transfer away the credit points they had earned over the years, but he also colluded with his lover to prevent Zhang Yi from buying potions at the pharmacy.

High-grade cultivation solutions were already in short supply, and other regions prioritized their own needs, making it impossible for him to purchase any.

Due to his ex-boyfriend's covert actions, he had only three eggs in his latest batch. Just a few days before they were due to hatch, the high-grade cultivation solution was stolen.

He had to face the pain of his mother's disappearance and the betrayal of his boyfriend. When he went to seek justice, he was humiliated by his ex-boyfriend and his lover, being held down and slapped by the third party.

Now, these three eggs were his only hope. The parents would pay the final installment after the eggs hatched healthily.

He needed this money to search for his mother, who had gone missing in battle.

Without the cultivation solution, the eggs wouldn't hatch, just a few days away.

If the eggs lacked the cultivation solution, it would be like a difficult birth, ultimately suffocating them inside.

That pair of dog men were literally trying to steal his livelihood and kill the eggs!

In recent days, he had faced nothing but setbacks. All his so-called friends had changed their attitudes. He realized he had always been naive, leaving everything to his ex-boyfriend. These friends had known about the cheating and helped cover it up, now refusing to help and even adding insult to injury.

The scumbag even brought his lover to his door, demanding that he kneel and beg them to take over the three eggs.

The last bit of cultivation solution in his equipment was almost depleted, and he was nearly desperate. The star network was his last hope, but he couldn't afford the A-grade cultivation solution from private high-end alchemists. He had run from shop to shop, nearly exhausting himself, but to no avail.

Finally, in despair, he browsed the homepage and stumbled upon a store with a lovey-dovey name. Unconsciously clicking in, he found the A-grade cultivation solution he needed!

No matter what, he had to take a chance!

All his credit points were spent here. If the potion was real, everyone would be happy. If it was fake, he would have to kneel and beg that pair of dog men for the cultivation solution to save these three eggs!