The embarrassment-inducing younger sister No. 1 and the sly younger sister No. 2 were both sentenced to the cruel punishment of washing dishes, scrubbing the floors, and doing laundry after dinner.
Meanwhile, Shano had already gone to bed early, enjoying a cozy and comfortable night of quality sleep.
It was warm and soft, and there's no place like home! His bed was the most comfortable!
He was actually quite tired today.
He spent the whole morning training on the ship and, after reuniting with his family, was busy around the village all afternoon.
First, he rented two vacant houses in the town and settled down the crew like Manba and the others. Then, he had an in-depth discussion with Belmer about his plans, and received her full support.
Belmer was just in her early thirties but was already the type who couldn't sit still. If she were handed a few million berries to retire on, she'd be restless and wouldn't sleep a wink.
However, turning her favorite activities into a business—making more money while allowing more people to taste her homegrown oranges—was a completely different experience. She was genuinely thrilled.
She immediately followed Shano out, excited to lease the land next to the orange grove. By next spring, the grove would be expanded seven to eight times its current size.
Although it was already winter, there were still plenty of things to do in the orange grove, such as post-harvest fertilization, pest control, checking for overwintering pests, and soil tilling.
These were the tasks Shano usually took care of himself, taking up about half a month to complete.
Now, he didn't have to worry about them anymore. All the chores were handed over to the crew, allowing him to focus on his training.
The next morning, the temperature in Cocoa West Village dropped below freezing, and mist blanketed the area. Each breath produced visible vapor.
Shano, wearing only a thin shirt, was doing a warm-up run around the island.
As his physical strength continued to improve, running around the orange grove no longer satisfied him. So, he switched to running around the whole island. He kept a pace of about one and a half minutes per lap.
After about an hour, he completed four laps around the island, totaling forty kilometers—a simple warm-up.
He then went to his personal training ground and began reinforcing his practice of "Shave" using the wooden stakes.
Afterward, he opened the "Iron Block" secret manual from his backpack and carefully started reading through it.
Just as he was about to close the system panel and begin practicing, he was delighted to notice that the marketplace had refreshed.
It was time for his second-favorite thing—buying from the Taobao mystery boxes!
But since he had just warmed up, he couldn't afford to cool down. So, he propped himself up with one hand and started browsing the refreshed marketplace while doing handstand push-ups with the other.
After spending a month at sea and earning over forty thousand points, he finally had the opportunity to spend them. He had been holding back for too long.
Time to buy, buy, buy!
[Night's Rest Efficient Sleep Pillow]
Type: Equipment
Price: 600 Points
Description: Using this pillow improves sleep quality, doubling sleep efficiency. Can be toggled between dream mode and no-dream mode.
Seller's Note: Four hours of sleep a day will leave you refreshed. A must-have for people with good fortune.
The first item immediately caught Shano's interest.
"Reducing sleep time by half and still improving quality? That's really practical."
Had this existed back in high school, he might've been recruited by prestigious universities. And now, with his habit of daily training, this would mean he could get more hours in a day to improve himself.
The price of 600 points was quite reasonable. After a brief hesitation, Shano decided to buy it.
He scrolled down to check the next item.
[Adjustable Self-weight Training Suit (Pure Black)]
Type: Equipment
Price: 800 Points
Description: This seemingly ordinary close-fitting suit can adjust its weight at will, ranging from 1kg to 10 tons. It only works when the system host is wearing it.
Seller's Note: Know your limits and adjust the weight carefully. There have been cases where buyers accidentally crushed their loved ones.
Shano's eyes lit up.
He remembered how, when watching Dragon Ball, he admired those light but powerful leg weights that could create a deep crater when removed.
This item was an upgraded version of that, offering all-around benefits.
As long as he wore it, even if he did nothing, his body would undergo high-intensity training. It would be even more effective with the added bonus of the "statue" effect.
And the ability to adjust it up to 10 tons meant it would remain useful for a long time.
Without hesitation, Shano added it to his cart.
[Patriotic Person's Special Milk Bottle Set]
Type: Miscellaneous
Price: 950 Points
Description: Six bottles of milk stored in the fridge of a patriotic person's bedroom. As the world's top superhero, they sniff the milk for a long time after returning from their heroic deeds but rarely drink it. These bottles seem to hold special sentimental value.
Seller's Note: Getting this item has improved my infiltration skills… wait, is someone knocking on my window? I'm on the 30th floor…
Shano raised an eyebrow.
He knew exactly what this "milk" referred to.
In a certain sense, it was indeed a limited edition commemorative item. However, spending hundreds of points on this? Not unless he was taken over by the Patriotic Person himself.
He quickly passed on this one.
[Unlimited Red Bean Buns]
Type: Consumable
Price: 900 Points
Description: This item gives you an unlimited supply of 100 red bean buns, 200g each, which will refresh every day regardless of how many are eaten.
Seller's Note: Eating too many may lead to mental instability and undesirable side effects.
Shano switched to using his left hand to continue his handstand push-ups, while thoughtfully considering the item with his right.
The price was a bit high, but it was indeed worth it.
An unlimited supply of red bean buns, ensuring he would never go hungry. It was especially useful for a big eater like him and would be convenient when traveling or in emergencies.
It wasn't something he would eat every day, but when he needed it, it would be a lifesaver. So, he decided to buy it.
The remaining items were fairly ordinary, and Shano quickly skipped over them. Soon, he came to the second-to-last item for the month.
When he saw the name of the item, his attention was immediately captured.
[Blood and Flesh Furnace Law No. 2, Copper Head]
Type: Training Manual
Price: 1200 Points
Description: Training with this manual will greatly enhance the strength of your neck and everything above. The "Blood and Flesh Furnace" method explores the human body's hidden potential, and this is the second of five manuals. Mastering all five will further boost physical strength.
Seller's Note: If Chengge had known this, the water boiler wouldn't have been making such a loud noise.
Shano's interest piqued. This was the sort of advanced training he was looking for, and the price seemed reasonable for something that could potentially improve his physical strength.
Without hesitation, he added it to his cart.
And thus, Shano's shopping spree continued, each item bringing him closer to his goal of becoming stronger and more prepared for the challenges ahead.