Chapter 309: Shop Upgrade
Chapter 309: Shop Upgrade
【Shop Level 1 (50/50)】
【Shop upgrade available. Meet the conditions, provide materials and money to proceed with the upgrade.】
【Upgrade Cost: Gold Coins: 50, Wood: 30, Metal: 20, Cloth: 5...】
A few days later...
Lindsey bid farewell to another customer who had come to purchase plants from his shop.
On his attribute panel, the shop finally had the option to upgrade.
"With the help of the Golden Law, I don't even need to advertise my business," Lindsey nodded in satisfaction.
He checked the materials in the warehouse, and he already had everything required for the shop upgrade.
However, he didn't initiate the upgrade immediately.
With Elaine's help in keeping people away, Lindsey was no longer bothered by merchants. Still, occasionally, someone would be seen keeping watch on the surrounding streets.
In broad daylight, Lindsey didn't want to attract trouble.
So, when the moon rose high in the sky and the streets were quiet at night, Lindsey decided to upgrade his shop.
The sound of tinkling bells filled the air as Lindsey stood firmly behind the counter.
The shop upgrade was similar to what he had experienced in the game. He pressed the upgrade button, provided the necessary materials, and then the process was out of his hands.
The Game Technique automatically extracted Essence, and the materials in the warehouse vanished accordingly.
Within half a minute, the entire shop underwent an upgrade under the control of the Game Technique.
The space inside the shop transformed instantly. While making more efficient use of the space, the original windows were converted into display windows, and a special yellow wooden staircase-style shelf was added to showcase rare and colorful plants.
Even the shelves that Lindsey had crafted by hand underwent a complete change in material and design.
Delicate wooden racks formed individual plant display areas, each resembling a meticulously crafted miniature botanical garden.
At the other end of the front hall, there was also a dedicated resting area.
Comfortable chairs and tables were arranged there, providing customers with a place to rest or chat.
Throughout the process, Lindsey remained inside the shop.
As the actual builder of this shop, Lindsey noticed that the load-bearing structure of the entire building had also changed. It was far more stable and secure than his initial amateur-level architectural skills.
At the same time, the interior space of the shop had expanded significantly.
This wasn't just a visual difference or some kind of illusion; the entire building had physically increased in size!
"Uh... I hope this isn't considered illegal construction," Lindsey muttered as he hurried out of the shop door, taking advantage of the darkness to measure the dimensions of the building.
Since he was running the shop, he had previously gone to the Town Hall to handle the relevant procedures, and they had clearly specified the size of the shop.
The scale of a personal small shop was, of course, within the acceptable range.
But if it exceeded this limit, it would be a blatant case of illegal construction!
After measuring and confirming that the upgrade expansion did not exceed the specified range, Lindsey finally breathed a sigh of relief.
At this moment, he opened the shop's information panel.
【Shop: Lindsey's Magical Plant Shop】
【Level: 2 (0/500)】
【Staff: 0/1】
【Reputation: Alleyway Shop】
【Goods: Radiant Lung Grass, Crying Lady, Witch's Smile, Summer Bamboo, Ninth Grass, Emerald Gentian...】
【Furnishings: Professional Plant Shelves, Exquisite Counter, Glass Display Case...】
【Warehouse: Absolute Ice Crystal, Steelvine Vitality Potion...】
One employee slot unlocked.
The shop's expansion, furniture upgrade, and these were the basic data after the upgrade.
"A comprehensive shop upgrade isn't bad at all."
"But the next upgrade will require 500 points, and the subsequent upgrades will likely become slower and slower with this exponential growth."
For a serious merchant, this trading volume was naturally not excessive.
But Lindsey was destined to never stay in one place.
The future upgrades to the shop would likely become slower and slower.
With these thoughts, Lindsey returned indoors.
The good news was that with the previous shop upgrades, even Lindsey's own living space at the back was enhanced during this construction project.
The bedroom space expanded, and the bed became even softer and more comfortable.
A natural well was added to the courtyard, and even the kitchen stove had been transformed into two.
Even Lindsey's handmade wooden rocking chair had been equipped with a brand-new massage function.
"Hmm..."
Lindsey stretched lazily.
He moved the rocking chair onto the fishing platform, casting his fishing line while contemplating the next day's plans.
According to the agreement, Elaine would settle his earnings once a week.
They would meet again in a couple of days.
During this time, he should visit the library in Nine Bays City.
Purchasing Phoenix Grass was just one step in treating his arm.
The other two medicines and the Life Sanctuary within the forest required advance preparation.
"According to Mr. Tang's statement, the sanctuary is extremely rare in the forest."
"Even with my Map Skill, it might take a considerable amount of time to find it."
Lindsey's thoughts were clear.
Rather than slowly searching through the forest,
It would be better to first visit the library to check the calendar and related records, which should make the subsequent actions much more convenient.
...
Early the next morning, Lindsey rose from his newly renovated shop.
He made a sign indicating a one-day closure and hung it at the entrance before heading towards the city library.
Ordinary people needed to pay a fee to enter the library, but Awakened Beings had the privilege of accessing regular books for free.
Lindsey had only circled the library twice when a problem arose.
The library in Nine Bays City wasn't particularly large, and correspondingly, the interior collection of books was sparse.
The bookshelves, arranged along the walls, had large sections left empty.
Lindsey approached to inspect and noticed signs of use.
"There used to be books here, but they're gone now."
Lindsey was perplexed and had no choice but to seek help from the library staff.
An elderly man with white hair approached.
"Sir, I'd like to check the records, like the calendar, but it seems there aren't any relevant books in the library?"
The old man slowly shook his head.
"Young man, this library was built with investments from Scholars of Life."
"But a few years ago, they shifted their focus, and the books were moved to Lookout City. The books you see here were donated by the city's merchants afterward."
Lindsey was taken aback and smiled bitterly.
"So, if I want to find books recording the environment around the Forest Courtyard, I can only go to Lookout City?"
"At least, not here," the old man nodded.
"..."
"Well, I won't disturb you any further."
Seeing that he couldn't gather any information, Lindsey politely bid farewell and prepared to leave.
He had no intention of making a trip to Lookout City.
If the library didn't have the books, he could only inquire at the relevant units of the town hall.
Nine Bays City was currently under the control of a Seventh Stage Organizer. Obtaining information from them would likely be challenging and dangerous.
As he was about to exit the library's main entrance,
Just then, perhaps due to Lindsey's polite farewell, the old man from behind kindly offered a suggestion.
"Oh, young man."
"If you truly want to find certain information, you can also seek out the Librarian on Green Pine Street."
(End of Chapter)
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