C9 Dragon and Phoenix Jade Pendant

A refreshing coolness enveloped her entire foot, as if she had stepped into a walk-in freezer. Yet, it wasn't painful—on the contrary, it was incredibly soothing.

"Yutong, what's the matter with you? You're acting like you've seen a ghost!" The oval-faced girl was puzzled by Yutong's look of utter disbelief.

"Xiaoxuan, these shoes..." Yutong was so astounded she could barely get the words out.

"What about them?" Xiaoxuan, with a skeptical look, took the shoes and slipped them on over her socks. The chill penetrated clearly into her soles.

"This is... unbelievable," Xiaoxuan murmured, equally amazed.

"How about it, ladies? Are my shoes worth the price or what?" Faang Yu watched their reactions and smiled with satisfaction.

"They're more than worth it!" Yutong exhaled deeply, regaining her composure as a grown woman should. "May I ask where these shoes come from? How do they create such an incredible effect? And are there any side effects?"

"Sorry, that's confidential. I can't disclose that. But I can assure you both that there are absolutely no side effects. In business, integrity is key. If there were any side effects, I'd compensate you a hundredfold!" Faang Yu explained with a polite and modest tone.

Xiaoxuan's eyes roamed over the women's shoe display. "Are all the shoes here the same?"

Faang Yu grinned, "There are two main types. The pair you're holding is designed for cool comfort, perfect for summer. The ones on the right are thermal, ideal for winter and spring. The labels clearly indicate which is which."

True to his word, two small labels were affixed to the shoe cabinet's horizontal beam: 'Cool' on the left, 'Thermal' on the right.

Xiaoxuan skeptically picked up a pair of thermal sports shoes and tried them on. As promised, a warm sensation cocooned her feet. But with the summer heat, it wasn't long before her feet began to feel a bit too warm.

"It's unbelievable!" exclaimed Xiaoxuan, who, despite being in her twenties, had amassed countless pairs of shoes over the years. Yet, she had never come across any with both warming and cooling features.

"Boss, I have a question: will these shoes retain their special effects even after being washed?" inquired Xiaoxuan.

"Absolutely, you can rest assured on that front!" Faang Yu responded confidently.

"Great, I'll take two pairs of each style—the cooling and the thermal!" Xiaoxuan decided on the spot.

Such shoes were nowhere to be found elsewhere. And while 500 yuan a pair wasn't exactly cheap, considering their unique capabilities, they were a steal compared to even pricier footwear lacking these features.

"Alright, what colors would you like, and what's your shoe size?" Faang Yu asked courteously.

"Just white and black for me, and I'm a size 38!" Xiaoxuan stated her preferences.

"These are just samples. I'll fetch the sports shoes that meet your specifications from the warehouse!" Faang Yu informed her.

"Boss, I'll take four pairs of high heels—two cooling and two thermal, size 36, in black and red," Yutong chimed in. Girls naturally have a hard time resisting clothes, makeup, and shoes, especially those with a bit of spending power. Having seen these shoes, she saw no reason to pass them up.

Faang Yu nodded in acknowledgment and headed to the store's warehouse.

Meanwhile, Xiaoxuan and Yutong engaged in light conversation.

Before long, Faang Yu returned, carrying an impressive stack of shoe boxes.

Once everything was confirmed, Xiaoxuan and Yutong each transferred two thousand yuan to Faang Yu.

They exchanged WeChat contacts, and Faang Yu encouraged them to spread the word whenever they could.

Whether they would actually promote his store was something only they knew.

...

After a full day's work, Faang Yu's earnings were quite satisfactory, totaling around eight thousand yuan.

He checked his bank account balance, which stood precisely at 300,000 yuan. In the System Shop, he had spent approximately 280,000 Void Spirit Coins, leaving him with a balance of about 220,000 Void Spirit Coins.

This was the entirety of Faang Yu's assets at present.

Regarding the value of the merchandise he had already selected, Faang Yu hadn't taken that into account.

The System Shop had a special offer: once the balance in Faang Yu's linked bank account surpassed a million, he would receive a bonus of 10,000 Void Spirit Coins. However, reaching that milestone would take some time.

Tomorrow marked the joyous housewarming celebration for Old Master Su. Having promised to attend, Faang Yu couldn't possibly show up empty-handed. In the real world, a worthy gift often comes with a hefty price tag. With this in mind, Faang Yu turned to the System Shop for a solution.

The System Shop was a treasure trove where one could find anything available in the outside world, and even items that didn't exist elsewhere, all at affordable prices. There was no need for Faang Yu to overspend when such a resource was at his fingertips.

With the recent upgrade to the System Shop, Faang Yu's purchasing privileges had expanded beyond mere everyday items.

After browsing for about ten minutes, Faang Yu selected a circular jade pendant, pristine and translucent, with a dragon etched on the front and a phoenix on the reverse—symbols of auspicious harmony. The craftsmanship of the dragon and phoenix was incredibly lifelike.

Such jade pendants, typically carved from Hetian jade, were common and varied in price based on the jade's quality. Pendants carved from mountain material were more affordable, while those from seed material fetched a much higher price.

Yet, whether seed or mountain material, all were considered 'common materials.' The dragon and phoenix pendant Faang Yu held was something else entirely, crafted from 'Spirit Jade.' As described by the System Shop, Spirit Jade was a rare stone nurtured in environments rich with Heaven Earth Spiritual Energy. Even as a finished pendant, it retained an essence of immortal spirit, capable of enhancing one's health with prolonged wear.

Despite its significant value in the System Shop—20,000 Void Spirit Coins—its cost in Huaxia Currency was a mere 2,000. However, should Faang Yu decide to sell this dragon and phoenix pendant, to a connoisseur, fetching a price of over a million Huaxia Currency wouldn't be out of the ordinary.

A jade imbued with immortal spiritual energy is inherently invaluable, and even more so when it's been crafted into a wearable ornament like a jade pendant.

Faang Yu presenting such a pendant as a gift was a significant gesture of respect toward Old Master Su. Should the true value of this jade become known, it would surely stir up excitement. Considering Faang Yu had only a single encounter with Old Master Su, who was also his client, offering a jade pendant worth millions was bound to be astonishing.

Of course, Faang Yu wasn't one to flaunt his wealth; this was merely a small token of his esteem.

And frankly, if he had to actually spend a million to acquire this jade pendant for Old Master Su, he wouldn't dream of doing so.