Embarrassing Sister Number One and Shifty-Eyed Sister Number Two were ultimately punished with the cruel task of washing dishes, mopping the floor, and doing laundry after dinner.
Meanwhile, Xiano went to bed early, enjoying a night of comfortable and restful sleep.
Warm and soft—nothing beats the comfort of home!
He had actually been quite tired today.
He spent the entire morning training on the ship, and after returning home and reuniting with his family, he was busy running around the village all afternoon.
First, he rented two vacant houses in town to settle Man-Scar and the others. Then, he discussed his plans in detail with Bellemere, who gave him her full support.
Bellemere was just over thirty years old.
But she was already the type of older generation who couldn't sit still.
If you gave her a few million Berries to retire, she'd be restless and unable to sleep well.
But turning her favorite hobby into a business—
Not only could she earn more money, but she could also let more people taste the oranges she personally cultivated. The experience was completely different, and she was overjoyed about it.
She immediately followed Xiano out the door, and together they leased a large plot of land adjacent to the orange orchard.
By next spring, the orchard's scale could expand seven or eight times.
Now that winter had officially arrived, there was still plenty to do in the orchard, such as post-harvest fertilization, clearing and spraying the orchard, checking for overwintering pests, and deep tilling the soil…
In previous years, Xiano had been the main one handling these tasks, spending over half a month on them.
But now, he didn't have to worry about any of it. He left all these chores to Man-Scar and the others, focusing solely on his training.
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Huff, huff…
On this winter morning, the temperature in Cocoyasi Village dropped below zero, and the air was thick with fog. With every breath, a visible puff of white air escaped.
Xiano, wearing only a thin shirt, was jogging around the entire island to warm up.
As his physical fitness continued to improve, running within the orange orchard no longer satisfied him. He had switched to running around the entire island, maintaining a steady pace of about one and a half minutes per kilometer.
After roughly an hour, he completed four laps around the island, totaling forty kilometers, and considered it a simple warm-up.
Arriving at his exclusive training ground, Xiano used the wooden stakes to practice and consolidate his "Shave" technique.
Then, he opened the "Iron Body" manual in his backpack and began carefully reading it from the start.
Once he had memorized the main content, Xiano was about to close the system panel and start practicing when he suddenly noticed with delight that the trading market had refreshed.
It was time for his second favorite activity—blind box shopping!
But he couldn't let his warmed-up body cool down.
So, he propped himself up with one hand, doing inverted push-ups while browsing the trading market interface that appeared before his eyes.
After a month at sea, he had earned over forty thousand Points, and now he finally had the chance to spend them. He had been itching to do so.
Let's buy, let's buy!
[Good Dream Efficient Sleep Pillow]
[Type: Equipment]
[Price: 600 Points]
[Description: Using this pillow ensures high-quality sleep, doubling sleep efficiency. Users can switch between dream and dreamless modes.]
[Seller's Note: Just four hours of sleep with this pillow will leave you refreshed. A must-have for those who embrace the hustle culture.]
The first item immediately caught Xiano's attention.
"Can it really cut sleep time in half while steadily improving sleep quality?"
Extremely practical.
As the saying goes, why sleep long in life when death brings eternal rest?
If he had this back in high school, maybe Tsinghua and Peking University would have been within his reach. Now, accustomed to daily rigorous training, using this would mean he could dedicate even more time each day to self-improvement.
The price of 600 Points seemed quite reasonable.
After a brief moment of contemplation, Xiano decided to purchase it.
He then mentally scrolled down the screen to view the next item.
...
[Adjustable Self-Weight Training Suit (Pure Black)]
[Type: Equipment]
[Price: 800 Points]
[Description: A seemingly ordinary, form-fitting outfit that can adjust its weight according to the wearer's will, ranging from 1Kg to 10T. Only effective when worn by the system's host.]
[Seller's Note: Know your limits and adjust the weight carefully. There's a tragic precedent of a buyer crushing their lover into pulp.]
A maximum weight of 10 tons...
Xiano's eyes lit up.
He remembered watching Dragon Ball back in the day and being fascinated by those seemingly light leg weights that could leave a crater when removed.
This item was like an upgraded version of that.
Just wearing it during the day, even without doing anything, would subject his body to intense training, and he could still benefit from the statue's enhancement effects.
Moreover.
The ability to adjust the weight up to 10 tons meant this item would remain useful for a considerable amount of time.
Without hesitation, Xiano added it to his cart.
...
[Homelander's Treasured Milk Bottle Set]
[Type: Miscellaneous]
[Price: 950 Points]
[Description: Six bottles of milk hidden in Homelander's bedroom fridge. As the world's number one superhero, Homelander would often sniff these bottles for a long time after returning from his heroic deeds, rarely daring to take a sip. These bottles of milk seem to hold a very special commemorative significance for him.]
[Seller's Note: Managing to get this means my infiltration skills have improved... Wait, someone's knocking on my window. I'll go check. Strange, I live on the 30th floor...]
"Uh..."
Xiano couldn't help but squint.
He knew exactly what was special about these six "bottles of milk."
In a sense, they were indeed limited-edition memorabilia, impossible to reproduce, with each sip reducing their number.
But spending several hundred Points on this?
Unless he had been possessed by Homelander himself.
Straight to the next item!
...
[Infinite Red Bean Bun]
[Type: Consumable]
[Price: 900 Points]
[Description: Upon purchase, you will receive 100 portions of red bean bread with infinite shelf life, each weighing 200g. Regardless of how much you consume, your backpack will be replenished with 100 portions every day.]
[Seller's Note: Consuming large quantities daily may lead to mental instability and... well, let's just say it's not pretty.]
"Hmm..."
Xiano switched to doing one-handed handstand push-ups with his left hand while using his right hand to stroke his chin, seriously considering the item.
The price seemed a bit steep, but in reality, it was worth every penny.
Every day, 100 servings of red bean buns are refreshed, truly living up to the name "Infinite." At the very least, it ensures that big eaters like him will never be troubled by the fear of starvation.
Currently, he has no shortage of food at home, but in the future, when he sets sail and travels far and wide, unexpected situations are bound to arise.
Except for those top-tier powerhouses standing at the pinnacle of the world, everyone else is somewhat fragile in the face of nature. Xiano had just witnessed Zeff's ordeal not long ago.
He decided to buy it, treating it as a personal insurance policy.
It's actually useful now. He doesn't have to eat this stuff for all three meals, but sometimes when he's busy with training at noon and too lazy to go home for lunch, it's quite convenient to grab this and make do.
...
The next few items were rather unremarkable. Xiano just glanced at them and quickly skipped over, soon arriving at the second-to-last item refreshed this month.
As soon as he saw the item's name, his attention was instantly captivated.
[Flesh Furnace Method Part Two: Copper Head]
[Type: Cultivation Secret Manual]
[Price: 1200 Points]
[Description: Cultivating this manual will significantly enhance the strength of your neck and above. The Flesh Furnace Method focuses on unlocking the treasures of the human body and consists of five parts, with Copper Head being the second. Mastering all five manuals will grant additional improvements to physical strength.]
[Seller's Note: If Cheng Ge had known this back then, the kettle next to him wouldn't have screamed so loudly.]
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