C4 System Shop

Faang Yu's resignation was swiftly approved by the HR Department. Many of his colleagues in the Planning Department were sad to see him go and tried to convince him to stay, but Faang Yu's decision was firm, and they reluctantly accepted it.

Luo Zhenghong, on the other hand, was quite pleased. For over two years, he had felt overshadowed by Faang Yu. Even after his promotion to team leader of the Planning Department, a sense of unease lingered. But with Faang Yu's departure, Luo felt a weight lift off his shoulders, rejuvenated and brimming with newfound energy.

Still, out of respect for their past working relationship, Luo offered Faang Yu a series of courteous but insincere well-wishes, suggesting that Faang Yu was bound for greater success outside the company. Aware of the pleasantries' hollow nature, Faang Yu played along, exchanging his own set of formalities.

After leaving the company, Faang Yu returned to his dormitory to pack up his clothes and personal items. He then rented a modest single room nearby for 1,500 yuan. The rental was small, about 30 square meters, but it was fully equipped with a bathroom, kitchen, and balcony. It had everything he needed, including a wooden bed less than two meters long. Faang Yu spent the evening cleaning the place, working diligently until past seven.

Having left the Middle Distance Group, Faang Yu was eager to forge his own path with the assistance of the System Shop, which promised to make the process more efficient. But starting a business wasn't as simple as just saying so. It required capital, capability, and manpower.

During his tenure at Middle Distance Group, Faang Yu had saved a considerable sum. His salary was generous, and with the company covering his living expenses, his monthly outgoings were minimal. Coupled with bonuses for his exceptional performance, he had amassed over two hundred thousand yuan. For a 25-year-old who had graduated less than three years prior, this was a significant amount. Yet, when it came to launching a business, the money seemed tight, especially given the rapid rate at which startup costs can accumulate. Two hundred thousand might seem substantial, but for a fledgling enterprise, it would hardly be sufficient.

Unless he found an investor.

But Faang Yu didn't know any wealthy individuals!

He scratched his head, feeling inexplicably frustrated.

So, he decided to set those thoughts aside and focus on the System Shop in his mind.

After about ten minutes, with the guidance of the System Shop's spirit, Faang Yu had a clear understanding of the System Shop's intricacies.

In essence, it was akin to an in-game marketplace, brimming with a vast array of items. To purchase these items, however, he needed the designated currency of the System Shop: Void Spirit Coins.

Void Spirit Coins were the virtual currency within the System Shop. Players, like Faang Yu, could earn them by completing tasks or through direct top-ups. The task method was tied to wealth accumulation; essentially, once a player's personal wealth hit a certain threshold, the System Shop would reward them with corresponding Void Spirit Coins. The top-up method involved exchanging real money for the virtual currency.

Recharging Void Spirit Coins was straightforward, thanks to a dedicated portal in the System Shop for this purpose.

The conversion rate between real money and Void Spirit Coins was 1:10.

The System Shop had nine tiers, and players could elevate their shop level by spending Void Spirit Coins. The higher the shop's level, the higher the quality of items available for purchase.

The initial System Shop level was 1.

Accumulate 100,000 Void Spirit Coins to reach level 2.

Accumulate 1,000,000 Void Spirit Coins for level 3.

Accumulate 10,000,000 Void Spirit Coins for level 4.

Accumulate 100,000,000 Void Spirit Coins for level 5.

Accumulate 1,000,000,000 Void Spirit Coins for level 6.

Accumulate 10,000,000,000 Void Spirit Coins for level 7.

Accumulate 100,000,000,000 Void Spirit Coins for level 8.

Accumulate 1,000,000,000,000 Void Spirit Coins for level 9.

Upon reaching level 3, the System Shop unlocks a lottery feature.

The lottery is categorized into four tiers: low-grade, mid-grade, high-grade, and top-grade, each offering prizes of varying value.

Different tiers of the lottery offer prizes of varying values; the higher the tier, the more valuable the prize.

Low-grade Lottery: 100 Void Spirit Coins per draw.

Middle-grade Lottery: 1,000 Void Spirit Coins per draw.

High-grade Lottery: 10,000 Void Spirit Coins per draw.

Ultimate-grade Lottery: 100,000 Void Spirit Coins per draw.

The prizes from the lottery all originate from the System Shop. Essentially, it's a way for players to gamble on odds and seek bargains. For instance, if Faang Yu wants to purchase an item listed at 100,000 in the System Shop, he could potentially win it in the middle-grade lottery.

In such a case, Faang Yu might opt for the middle-grade lottery. With a stroke of luck, he could snag an item worth 100,000 Void Spirit Coins for just 1,000. However, if luck isn't on his side, he might end up spending hundreds of thousands without any guarantee of success.

Naturally, the lottery's tier is determined by the system's level:

Low-grade Lottery is for a Level 3 system.

Middle-grade Lottery is for a Level 5 system.

High-grade Lottery is for a Level 7 system.

Ultimate-grade Lottery is for a Level 9 system.

Upon successfully binding the System Shop, Faang Yu opened his Lucky Gift Bag. Besides the previously used True Word Talisman, it contained a potion to restore physical strength, a Marrow Cleansing Pill that purifies the body and removes about 30% of impurities, including cancer cells, and 500 Void Spirit Coins.

The Level 1 System Shop offers a wide array of items, primarily everyday essentials that are quite common. However, these items, once materialized from the System Shop, carry a hint of spiritual energy. For example, rice stored in a porcelain bowl from the System Shop would absorb some of this energy. While the effect isn't dramatic, it's beneficial to one's health over time.

Faang Yu perused the System Shop and noted that the True Word Talismans he had used were available for purchase. The Marrow Cleansing Pill, however, required a Level 3 system and was priced at 100,000 Void Spirit Coins, equivalent to 10,000 Huaxia Currency. In truth, the price was quite reasonable.

Faang Yu had linked his bank card to the System Shop and, using the complimentary Void Spirit Coins, purchased a set of furniture. With this digital marketplace at his fingertips, he was keen to elevate his lifestyle in every possible way.

It wasn't long before an excellent money-making idea struck Faang Yu. He could capitalize on arbitrage by reselling items from the System Shop at a profit. Consider the porcelain bowl, for instance. Its market value fluctuated between 5 to 10 yuan. Yet, in the System Shop, it cost a mere 5 Void Spirit Coins. Given the exchange rate of 1:10 between real currency and Void Spirit Coins, Faang Yu stood to make a substantial profit. Selling the bowl for just five dollars in the real world would net him a 90% markup.

And why stop there? The potential for profit increased with every sale. Plus, with many items exclusive to the System Shop, once its reputation grew, there would be no end to the demand.