CHAPTER 92: CHEEKY SYSTEM

’Not bad,’ Noa thought, praising the system with the option.

{Moonshade Eye Drops}

Description: A tiny vial containing tears of the Moonshade plant. A plant that only cries when the world falls.

Features: Grants permanent immunity to illusions; enhances battle perception; night vision

Rarity: Epic

Price: 5 TP (One month’s worth of supply)

Moonshade Eye Drops weren’t bad by any means, especially considering their permanent effects, which could greatly enhance one’s survivability.

But it had way more than that.

Enhancing battle perception was an effect that could potentially work on Mo Yuhua.

The night vision and immunity to illusions weren’t such a case, because they worked with qi, cutting her path of ascension.

But it was something at least.

And for someone who already relied so heavily on her eyes, she would appreciate that.

Because at the end of the day, she would finally grow stronger.

Noa also thought beyond her.

What would his other clients think about this product?

Would they like it and hoard it the same way they seemed to love the protein shakes? Or would they be left forgotten, bought by only a few desperate ones?

Yet—

Ultimately, it didn’t really matter.

’I can just add whenever, and they would buy it. Why? Because they are cheap and effective. Perhaps too effective, even,’ Noa thought, looking back at his sales.

On the surface, it made sense for him to make the careful decisions.

But the gap between his lowest-quality products and the highest-tier artifacts from this world was so huge that it didn’t matter.

So, his next strategy was to add something he preferred.

Not something he believed would sell well.

Being a Tycoon wasn’t only about cash grabbing—enjoying the process and making bold moves was a big part of it.

Still, no matter what product he chose, he wouldn’t be able to use it.

Enhancing battle perception didn’t need qi?

Well, the principles of the universe were far greater hurdles to overcome than his inability to cultivate.

Even if Noa selected an item that allowed him to grow stronger, they would still block his path, barricading his way forward.

But as always...

Each time Noa realized how well nerfed he was, he only shook his head.

After all, giving up wasn’t his style.

It just strengthened his resolve and deepened his inner voice, causing even the system to stiffen when he spoke.

’Give me another one.’

Yes, Moonshade Eye Drops were good and all.

But did Mo Yuhua need them?

If the answer was no, and there was an even better option waiting for Noa, he knew what to do.

After hearing his words, the system went silent.

It simply showed option after option, forcing him to read them faster and faster each time. Suddenly, the interface that showed products vanished.

No warnings, no ringing sound was heard.

They just disappeared.

’What’s going on?’ Noa questioned in his head, calling for the system to return the interface.

Despite his callings, nothing happened for a moment.

The air stood still.

Mo Yuhua didn’t move either, watching him from the corner of her eye.

Umbu and Yun Qiqi walked around the room, playing games with Puff and Senior Bao, who, according to the little girl, was on a break from his duties.

Xue Hanly and Qing Xuan watched the scene silently.

The latter was sipping the shake, her eyes closed from the pleasure.

The former tried her best to join the game, but Qiqi wasn’t cooperative for some reason.

Meanwhile, Noa sighed, waiting for something to happen. He didn’t care that the woman and her henchmen were waiting for him, nor did he think about doing anything else.

’Do something.’

Nothing.

No answer.

No world shook under his foot.

Just a stretching silence that lasted longer than usual.

Abruptly—

Without notice, a brand-new system interface materialized in front of him, continuing its overflowing display for a simple message.

» [Milestone Achieved]

» [You are a Tycoon who sharpens both sight and mind. Now you have influenced perception itself, allowing you to see the world slightly differently]

» [You gain a passive 15% faster reading and information retention boost]

» [You gain a tiny, passive boost to quick-thinking decision]

’The wait was worth it,’ Noa thought.

Then, something shifted in his vision, darkening everything for a moment. Light returned soon enough. Yet something moved in his view.

It was subtle. Creeping. Fast. Undeniable.

As if the world had changed.

’That’s not it,’ Noa realized, closing his eyes to better sense the world around him. ’I am the one who changed.’

His calm eyes felt sharper.

They didn’t have any visual representation like Mo Yuhua’s.

But they could focus without him having to do anything, increasing his concentration and area of range.

The speed at which he studied the world had increased.

Noa’s heart skipped.

The only real increase he had gotten thus far was a negotiation boost, and it only worked on Earth.

But this time, his entire perception had been altered.

Words.

Words slid and flowed into his head when he glanced at them.

Understanding wasn’t just part of the reading—they came at the same time—a proof that his comprehension was augmented as well.

Noa saw the world with better clarity.

Although it didn’t allow him to see a speck of dust in the air, it was a good augmentation nonetheless.

He then inhaled deeply.

His eyes started adjusting to the new sensations.

’Let’s see what these bad boys can do,’ he thought inwardly and summoned the system interface.

The next thing he started doing was browsing through the options.

Now, instead of wasting half a minute to skim through the descriptions, one simple glance was enough for him to know if he liked the product or not.

And just like that, he did it.

Noa discovered a better item for the store.

Something that would aid Mo Yuhua better and have more interesting effects as well, proving that he could make better decisions than the system.

Then he clicked the purchase button and waited for the magic to happen.