Dimensional Storekeeper

Chapter 199: Normal Store? Nah, We Evolving Now!

As for the younger ones?

Lin Yijun, Xiao Lianfeng, Yue Xueyan…

They were of age, sure.

But Hao didn’t want them touching it.

He didn’t even know why he felt so strongly about it. He just did.

Maybe because he saw a bit of their youth in himself. Maybe because they had clearer futures ahead.

Even if the cigarette took longer to sell than the others, he was fine with that.

He wasn’t entirely sure if the store’s cigarette would carry the same effects as the ones from Earth.

Maybe it didn’t rot your lungs. Maybe it didn’t stain your teeth yellow.

Maybe it was just flavored smoke with a touch of spiritual fragrance.

But still… something about it just didn’t sit right.

It felt wrong in a way he couldn’t explain.

Hao was torn about it.

’Now the bubble gum, though -’

His brows lifted.

’Damn, when was the last time I had one of those?’

High school?

Was it during the exam week?

He was stressed. Brain fried. Needed to chew on something – anything.

Ended up grabbing a pack of sour gum from the vending machine near the school gate.

Chewed like his life depended on it. Like every chew would magically unlock the exam answers.

Then, at the worst possible time, he blew a bubble that popped and splattered across his mouth – just as the exam supervisor turned in his direction.

He panicked.

He sucked the gum back in at lightning speed, nearly choked from almost swallowing it, and kept the calmest expression he could manage.

Kept the straightest face of his life.

’Peak control right there.’

He snorted quietly to himself, then cracked his knuckles.

“Arcade… Fighting… Game…?” Hao said, eyes widening with each word, pupils practically sparkling.

Another entertainment piece to go with the billiard table?

’What a freaking mad task reward you’re giving me, system.’

He nodded solemnly. ’I forgive you. For all your past sins.’

’You’re cleansed, system!’

He paused, then whispered dramatically. “But this better not be a trap again.”

The idea of an arcade fighting game tugged something deep in his soul.

A nostalgia bomb, full blast.

He remembered being a kid, standing on tiptoe just to reach the joystick. Mashing buttons like a man possessed, thinking speed equaled skill.

Fighting his friend for bragging rights with absolutely no idea how to do a combo.

Shouting “BLOCK!” and “I DIDN’T PRESS THAT!” every five seconds.

Those were peak days.

And now, he was bringing it here.

A spark of that chaotic childhood joy – straight into the world of cultivators.

But of course, nothing came for free.

He had to earn it first.

’Alright. Let’s see what side tasks I gotta clear to get these bad boys.’

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Side Task 1: Sell 70 Bags of Original Salted Potato Chips, 300 Cups of Instant Noodles and 200 Tuna Mayo Onigiri

Progress: 0/70 Bags, 0/300 Cups & 0/200 Onigiri

Reward: Unlock new product – Egg Sandwich. It will be delivered to the storage area after business hours.

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Side Task 2: Reach 300 sales of Soft Serve Ice Cream

Progress: 0/300 Ice Cream

Reward: Unlock new product – Sour Flavored Bubble Gum. It will be delivered to the storage area after business hours.

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Side Task 3: Collect 800 Crystals through Canned Drink purchases

Progress: 0/800

Reward: Unlock new product – Marlvero Red Cigarette. It will be delivered to the storage area after business hours.

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Hao gave the tasks a quick once-over.

Nothing too wild.

Pretty much double the grind compared to the last round. Maybe more.

But all in all?

Manageable. Classic waiting game.

Slow build-up, big payout.

And besides, he kinda liked it.

New product unlocked at the finish line?

That was the thrill.

He was about to close the interface – finger halfway through the motion –

When a soft flicker caught the corner of his eye.

Wait.

One more?

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Side Task 4: Cue Masters in the Making

※ Reach a total of 100 billiard plays by customers.

※ Repeat plays by the same customer are allowed. Host and employees not included.

Progress: 0/100 Games Played

Reward: Unlock new product – Crane Game! The machine will be set up in the store after business hours.

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His eyes locked on the reward. ’Another one?’

’…A crane game?’

He leaned closer to the screen.

Then leaned back, rubbing his jaw thoughtfully.

’Okay, system. You’re kinda going off this time.’

He narrowed his eyes and spoke slowly.

’So just say it. Where’s the catch?’

’I’m getting too many good things today…’

He looked around the store cautiously, as if a divine lightning bolt might suddenly strike.

’Don’t tell me I’m gonna be transmigrated again or something.’

’Or the cost of all this is one of my – ’

His hand immediately flew to the front of his pants, protectively cupping the family jewels.

’No. Nope!

’You’re not taking these. That’s non-negotiable.’

Hao dropped his hand with a suspicious squint at the screen… then smiled.

Man, this was getting kinda wild.

A pool table. An arcade machine. A crane game on the way?

This wasn’t just a store anymore. It was evolving.

He felt it. The vibe shift. The momentum.

If he pulled this off, the Dimensional Convenience Store wasn’t just gonna be a pit stop for cultivators and weirdos with crystals anymore.

It was gonna be the place to hang out.

The ultimate vibe hub.

The kind of spot where you came for instant noodles and stayed to battle your friend in a button-mashing showdown, win a prize, and leave with a cold drink and bragging rights.

It’s not even a store anymore… It’s a whole experience!

The convenience store was getting a makeover.

A whole-ass glow-up arc.

Hao chuckled to himself, feeling fired up all over again.

At this point, he didn’t question it anymore.

Trying to measure it by normal logic? Pointless.

This place wasn’t just beyond ordinary. It was in a league of its own. Ten levels above normal. Maybe a hundred.

He wasn’t even sure if there was a word for it anymore.

But one thing was certain.

“It’s the Dimensional Convenience Store!”

“Legend-tier. God-coded. Built different.”

And the best part?

He was the one running it.