Capítulo 53: Armed Shop
Bai Yi returned to the Dawn Pharmacy, the late hour casting a quiet stillness over the shop. Luo Ning had not rung the call bell to ask Orr to take over her shift. Instead, she sat curled up on the stool, her unease apparent as she gazed timidly at the street outside the glass door.
When she saw Bai Yi push open the door, her eyes lit up, and she quickly stood to greet him. "Boss, you're finally back."
Her anxiety seemed to ease the moment she saw him, as if his presence alone could dispel the threat of any unknown danger.
Bai Yi approached, pulling a few books from his bag and handing them to her. "Practice well."
Luo Ning took the books with a puzzled look. The covers read: *Introduction to Mental Training*, *Astrology Divination*, *Aura Divination*, and *Destiny Survey*.
Her eyes widened in surprise as she looked up at Bai Yi. "Boss, are these really for me?"
"Yes," Bai Yi nodded, offering a rare smile. "You have great potential. If you apply yourself, you'll become a fortune teller who shakes the world in the future."
"Thank you, boss," Luo Ning said, her voice bright with gratitude. In the few weeks since she'd come to the Dawn Pharmacy, she had poured over the *Astrology Observation* she had purchased with her own money. She had learned that her dreams were connected to divination, something she had only begun to understand.
Her plan had been to use her 100 gold coins to buy more knowledge and, once she had mastered it, to open a divination window in the store. She believed that if she handed all her earnings to Bai Yi, he would help her fulfill her goal.
But she had never expected him to buy these books for her. As she gazed up at him, her admiration for him deepened, and her attachment grew stronger.
Bai Yi, feeling slightly uncomfortable under her gaze, waved his hand dismissively. "Go on, go on. You know staying up late won't help you grow taller."
"Oh!" Luo Ning exclaimed happily, clutching the books in one hand and running toward the lounge without a second thought, leaving the gold coins on the table.
"Wait!" Bai Yi called out, his voice full of exasperation.
Luo Ning froze mid-step and turned, confused. "What's wrong?"
There was a clinking sound as the gold coins fell to the floor.
Bai Yi spoke casually, "The gold coins are for buying things. Ask Irene to take you to get anything you want, but if you wear someone else's clothes, make sure to return them."
He turned toward the wall of the shop, where various defense mechanisms were hidden. It was time for an upgrade, a big project that would keep him busy for the next few days. As for the auction samples, those were ready, just needing a few finishing touches.
"Okay," Luo Ning responded obediently, still clutching the books. She reached down to drag the gold coins along the floor, struggling with the weight.
She wasn't strong enough yet to lift them all in one go.
Bai Yi paused, a thought crossing his mind. He summoned a worker bee, which flew out and interacted with the mechanism. In an instant, gun barrels extended from the wall, aimed directly at Bai Yi in a show of technological precision.
**Barrett**
*Name*: Energy Gun Barrett (Weapon)
*Quality*: Silver (High)
*Durability*: 30/30
*Equipment Effect*: Powerful force with optional bullet enchantments (armor-piercing, burning, blasting, poison)
*Bullets*: 1/1
*Cooling Time*: 12 hours
*Equipment Requirements*: Strength, Endurance, Intelligence (40+ in one)
*Price*: 800 Gold Coins
Bai Yi briefly reviewed the specs of the weapon. The silver-grade Barrett was far superior to its bronze counterpart, with the ability to enchant bullets and unleash devastating effects. Its power could obliterate spirits.
But it came at a cost. While it was more powerful than other energy guns of the same level, it could only fire one shot at a time, unlike others that could shoot continuously.
The worker bees buzzed around him, dismantling the old, bronze-level weapons, their tiny mechanical limbs working quickly and efficiently. Bai Yi had his sights set on a much more advanced product.
Using his current alchemy skills, he had a 30% failure rate when making silver-level Barretts. However, if he priced them at 4,000 gold coins, they would still sell, given that the cost to produce them was only around 200 gold coins.
The store needed restructuring—only high-end products would serve the *White Plague's* current needs. Low-end goods wasted resources and time.
The worker bees worked quickly, dismantling the mechanisms and revealing new holes in the wall. Bai Yi spoke to Orr, his voice calm but commanding. "Move the prepared materials and take these back."
The sound of clattering bones soon filled the air as skeletons shuffled into the room, carrying polished parts and setting them aside. They picked up the discarded mechanisms, their brittle bones falling apart occasionally, only to be reassembled as if by an unseen force.
No one cared that the bones were weakening from overuse.
With the debris cleared, Bai Yi began crafting his Silver Barretts. His speed and proficiency in the craft were remarkable, and despite the occasional failure, his creations were steadily improving.
[You created a Silver-level Energy Gun Barrett, experience +1000, additional experience +1000.]
The rush of experience points fueled Bai Yi's determination. As he continued to craft, his focus became absolute, so much so that the outside world seemed to fade away.
Suddenly, a loud *boom* echoed through the shop. Bai Yi snapped his attention to the side, seeing an explosion contained within a small, glowing shield. Standing nearby, slightly drunk, was Su Nu.
"Brother, you're incredibly talented. You have such a bright future," Su Nu said, slapping Bai Yi's arm enthusiastically. His drunken state made the gesture somewhat awkward.
Bai Yi smiled, though he felt uncomfortable. "Thank you, brother. But we've already talked about what needs to be done. I've been busy lately, so maybe you should head back."
Su Nu shook his head. "You chose me for such a big endorsement. I'm your brother now. Your place isn't safe enough for an alchemist. I'll help you renovate it."
Bai Yi's eyes lit up at the suggestion. If Su Nu helped him with the gold-level Barretts, it would be a huge win.
"Really? Thank you so much, brother. You're so generous."
"It's nothing, really. Just a small matter," Su Nu said, waving it off.
Bai Yi hesitated for a moment before asking, "I have a favor to ask... Can you improve the storage capacity of my clothes? They can only store five items right now."
Su Nu paused for a moment, then smiled. "It's a good idea. I can upgrade it, but why not use a space ring or bracelet? That's more cost-effective."
Bai Yi's face fell for a moment, his hopes dashed.
[You obtain the Golden Equipment, the Space Mysterious Ring.]
Bai Yi's expression brightened again. "Thank you, brother! This is exactly what I needed."
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