Candlelight's development speed was very fast, and it continuously recruited Lifestyle players.
Although Candlelight had two high-end Shops in White River City, it did not have enough space to accommodate hundreds of Lifestyle players. Of the three-story Candlelight, the first floor specialized in selling items, the second floor housed various workshops, and the third floor housed warehouses, offices, and other resting areas. There were not many workshops in the Shop.
A Melancholy Smile had no choice but to send the recruited Lifestyle players to the various Lifestyle Associations to produce items.
Although the issue of space had been resolved, the cost had increased significantly.
Renting the workshops of the Lifestyle Associations required rent. Renting a Normal Workshop would not increase the success rate by much. Normally, players would rent an Intermediate Workshop. An Intermediate Workshop cost 1 Silver per hour, 1 Gold per 100 people, and 10 Gold per 1,000 people.
Ten Gold per hour was equivalent to the liquid funds of a small Guild.
Melancholic Smile even considered suggesting that Shi Feng purchase more Lands to construct Shops. However, if he wanted to satisfy the current number of Lifestyle players in God's Domain, he wouldn't be able to do so with just two or three Lands.
However, things were different now.
Candlelight's Auction House had been upgraded to a five-story Shop. Although the addition of two floors was the equivalent of two additional Lands, in reality, the interior space of the Shop had also increased. It had more than doubled in size. In other words, the Shop now had the space of five or six additional Shops.
With so much space, they could save a lot on the rental fees of the Lifestyle Associations.
Why wouldn't A Melancholy Smile be excited?
A Melancholy Smile even wished that all of its Shops had five floors. That way, Candlelight would no longer need to rent the Workshops of the Lifestyle Associations.
Shifeng could not help but laugh at A Melancholy Smile's words. He did not know what to say about it.
In the past, even after God's Domain had been in operation for more than a year … There were countless 1-star shops that could not be upgraded to 2-star. Now, Candlelight's luck was already heaven-defying for it to obtain a 2-star Shop so quickly.
Trying to obtain another Shop Promotion Order? That was practically impossible.
Unless Icarus's Heart was upgraded to Epic rank and he sacrificed his Life Force, he might not be able to obtain a second one.
Shifeng then instructed A Melancholy Smile to wait in the conference room on the fifth floor. He also informed Cream Cocoa and Roasted Ironheart.
A 2-star Shop didn't just have a larger space. Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many Shops desperately trying to upgrade themselves to 2-star status, even spending tens of thousands of Gold.
Meanwhile, news of Candlelight owning a 2-star Shop quickly spread. After all was said and done, Candlelight had already become a household name in White River City. Most of the players in the city had purchased items from Candlelight before. Now that Candlelight had quietly opened a five-story shop, it was hard not to attract attention.
"Young Master Feng, the Candlelight Trading Firm has made a new move. I don't know what method they've used, but they've actually constructed a five-story Shop. When I went in to investigate, I discovered that the Shop's first-floor space has actually doubled. The number of products available for display has also increased," a player in charge of investigating the Candlelight Trading Firm reported.
"A five-story building? The space is larger than before?" Feng Xuanyang could not help but sneer. "Candlelight sure is scheming. While producing Light Stones, they are also expanding the Shop to prepare for the Light Stones' sale. What a pity. So what if the space is larger? I've already poached the three Advanced Forging Apprentices capable of producing Light Stones. Without the Light Stones, the Shop is just an empty shell. "
He had spent a fortune to poach the three Advanced Forging Apprentices. At this moment, his heart ached. However, when he thought about Candlelight's lack of Light Stones … His heart felt much better.
"Right, how are the developments in Maple City?" Feng Xuanyang asked the slightly plump man beside him. "I've heard that Candlelight has actually opened a Shop beside the Overwhelming Trading Firm. This will have a significant impact on the Overwhelming Trading Firm."
"Young Master Feng, rest assured. Although Candlelight is powerful, Maple City is our world. Moreover, Miss Youlan has already invited that person over for help. With that person's help, the Magic Damage Potions can easily drive the entire Overwhelming Trading Firm's business. Candlelight has no way of competing with us. It won't be long before the Overwhelming Trading Firm stabilizes its position as Maple City's overlord. Once that person's Alchemy Proficiency improves, or he obtains an item that can increase the success rate of producing Potions, not even White River City's Candlelight can compete with us," the slightly plump man said, smiling.
"Good. As expected of a woman favored by the upper echelons. As long as the Overwhelming Trading Firm obtains White River City, my status will rise as well. At that time, becoming the Master of the House will be just around the corner." Feng Xuanyang's eyes suddenly glowed.
He had never imagined that Youlan would be able to invite that big shot from Underworld.
Although that person was only a Lifestyle player, by relying on his extraordinary talent, he had brought massive benefits to Underworld in many virtual reality games. Along the way, he had become a big shot that could not be ignored in Underworld. Even the upper echelons of Underworld had to give him some face. Previously, Feng Xuanyang had thought of inviting that person. However, he did not have that much face. On the other hand, Youlan had actually managed to invite that person over. One could just imagine how extraordinary this woman was.
It seems that I'll have to properly rope in that woman Youlan in the future. Feng Xuanyang licked his lips, inwardly thinking to himself. Although he had always been interested in Gentle Snow, Youlan's temperament, figure, and appearance were not the slightest bit inferior to Gentle Snow's. In fact, in some aspects, she was even more powerful than Gentle Snow. If Youlan could become his woman, she would be of great help to him in the future. His chances of obtaining the position of House Master would also increase.
Inside Candlelight's fifth-floor meeting room, as soon as Shifeng entered, he discovered A Melancholy Smile and the others standing up to greet him.
"Guild Leader, why are you looking for us in such a hurry? Do you have some sort of surprise for us?" Cream Cocoa revealed an expression of anticipation as she looked at Xiang Shifeng with her large, watery eyes. She knew that Shifeng would never call them to a meeting for no reason. Every time he held a meeting, he would always have something good to share with them. Hence, she had always enjoyed attending meetings.
"As expected, you're the smartest," Shifeng smiled faintly. He then said, "Follow me. I have something to show you."
Following which, Shifeng led the three out of the meeting room, arriving at a room a short distance away.
Candlelight had only recently completed its fifth floor. Hence, A Melancholy Smile and the others were still unfamiliar with many of the rooms. In particular, Shifeng had set up certain rooms that not even A Melancholy Smile could enter.
The room before them was one of these rooms.
"Guild Leader, isn't this a Workshop?" Cream Cocoa asked curiously.
"You'll know once you enter," Shifeng smiled as he slowly opened the door.
The moment the door opened, everyone was shocked.
Beyond the door was a completely different world. A fragrant aroma assailed their nostrils, and beautiful scenery filled the room. There was even a small bridge with flowing water. It was a refreshing sight. Most astonishingly, there was a large floating water ball inside the room.
"This is a Simulation Device!" A Melancholy Smile exclaimed when he saw the floating water ball.
Originally, Simulation Devices had only appeared in White River City's Library. They had been used by players to learn or create Spells. He had never thought that there would be one in this Workshop as well.
"What's a Simulation Device?" Cream Cocoa asked, confused.
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