Trillionaire's Slice of Life

Looking at the Immortal Fruit before her, about the size of a fist and exuding a peculiar fragrance, Princess Mina swallowed hard once more. She shifted her gaze to Chu Mo, and upon seeing him nod slightly, despite knowing the rarity of the fruit, Mina couldn't resist any longer. She picked up the fruit and gently took a bite. Instantly, a liquid formed of Spiritual Power flowed down her throat and into her stomach. In the next moment, an immense and pure flow of Spiritual Power began to circulate within her body. As the power continued to move, Mina's health steadily improved as well.

After the first bite, Princess Mina couldn't hold back her hesitation any longer. At this moment, she abandoned any sense of propriety, picked up the fruit again, and took large, ravenous bites.

Within just a few meters, the fist-sized Immortal Fruit had been entirely consumed by Princess Mina.

At this point, Phyllis spoke slowly from the side:

"Such a waste... If such a treasure were given to someone in need, it would at least allow them to advance..." Her words abruptly stopped. Then, staring directly at Chu Mo, Phyllis said seriously:

"If you have any conditions, just say them. If it's something within my ability, I will certainly try my best. However, if it's an excessive demand, I might not be able to comply."

Chu Mo narrowed his eyes slightly.

To him, an Immortal Fruit was insignificant. If he desired it, he could cultivate five more by tomorrow.

Still, Chu Mo found Phyllis's attitude and demeanor somewhat surprising.

The fruit Mina ate was clearly just a half-finished one, its effects only half as potent as a true Immortal Fruit.

But judging from Phyllis's reaction, she seemed completely unaware that the fruit Mina consumed was not the real deal, as if she didn't understand the true effects of an Immortal Fruit.

Of course, it might also require firsthand experience to distinguish the difference between the two.

Chu Mo let out a soft breath. Fixing his gaze back on Phyllis, he spoke:

"Actually, I don't have any other demands. I just want you to give me your opinion. In your view, what should I do to make this bar acceptable to our group? You know what I'm referring to!"

Upon hearing this, Phyllis, who had initially thought Chu Mo might make an unreasonable request, widened her eyes. Her bright eyes were fixed on Chu Mo, seemingly waiting for him to elaborate. After a moment, when she realized Chu Mo truly had no other demands, she licked her lips lightly and said seriously:

"If that's the case, I can indeed give you some advice, but I can't guarantee it will succeed."

After Phyllis finished speaking, Chu Mo immediately turned his gaze toward her. At that moment, Phyllis took a deep breath and spoke earnestly:

"To earn everyone's recognition, first and foremost, as the owner of this bar, you have to gain their respect. Only when everyone genuinely acknowledges your strength and is drawn to your charisma will they accept this place and consider it a gathering spot.

Of course, if you're able to provide a constant supply of Immortal Fruits, treasures of this caliber will naturally attract a large portion of interest in this bar."

When Phyllis finished speaking, her gaze subtly shifted toward Princess Mina.

Chu Mo immediately understood.

Their discussion revolved around matters of system owners, and Princess Mina was just an ordinary person. According to the rules governing system owners, ordinary people were forbidden from coming into contact with systems.

Chu Mo knew that so long as Mina remained here, Phyllis likely wouldn't reveal anything further.

He turned his gaze to Princess Mina, who, having consumed the Immortal Fruit, now exuded a radiant, vibrant energy. This time, Chu Mo didn't need to say a word. Having realized the situation herself, Princess Mina stood up gracefully, flashed a polite smile at Chu Mo, and then turned to leave gracefully.

Once Princess Mina's figure vanished from sight, Chu Mo finally asked:

"So your point is, I need to earn everyone's respect first, is that it?"

Phyllis nodded, and Chu Mo fell into brief contemplation before speaking seriously:

"What should I do then?"

Phyllis gestured toward the Immortal Fruit before them. Chu Mo immediately agreed without hesitation. Then, Phyllis carefully picked up the fruit, placed it inside a delicately crafted box, and stowed it away. Only then did she continue:

"Li Mingda worked tirelessly for over a decade to earn the recognition of all system owners, resulting in today's renowned Xizhou City bar.

These types of achievements require patience and time because eventually, people reveal their true selves.

However, if you want to gain recognition in a short time, there *is* a way. If you can complete a high-level, seemingly impossible mission, people will instantly acknowledge your strength. Then, if you seize the moment to promote this bar, maybe you can win some hearts."

Chu Mo furrowed his brows slightly as his gaze flickered. He said:

"You're suggesting I join your Divine Squad and complete an S-grade mission alongside you, am I right?"

Phyllis hesitated for a moment before she slowly replied under Chu Mo's intense gaze:

"Our Divine Squad truly needs your strength. But since you've already declined once, I won't force you. The only reason I mentioned this was to offer advice, seeing as we're speaking on account of the Immortal Fruit. If you're insistent on not joining our squad, you can also accomplish other high-level missions. That way, you'll achieve the same goal of earning everyone's recognition.

However, high-level missions are rare, and while there are many A-grade missions, their difficulty still isn't enough to impress everyone. To truly earn wholehearted respect and approval, you'd need something at least S-grade."

Once Phyllis finished speaking, Chu Mo's gaze suddenly shifted to the wall opposite him.

The bar contained over fifty missions, most of which were low-level. There were seven A-grade missions, while S-grade missions numbered only one: "A Thousand Miles of Snowfall."

Even though Chu Mo currently possessed six systems and his abilities had advanced tremendously, he still lacked confidence in completing the "A Thousand Miles of Snowfall" mission.

Beyond that, there was only the one S-grade mission held by the Divine Squad.

The squad had been meticulously preparing for this mission for a long time. Moreover, the Divine Squad boasted numerous skilled members, including several individuals whose systems exceeded A-grade. If Chu Mo joined the squad and collaborated, odds of successfully completing the mission greatly increased.

In contrast, the chances of accomplishing the "A Thousand Miles of Snowfall" mission alone were slim to none.

Chu Mo found himself deeply torn—should he accept Phyllis's offer to join the Divine Squad or search for other opportunities on his own?

Looking back at the woman before him, Phyllis's expression remained one of eager anticipation, with a faint hint of longing in her eyes.

Taking a deep breath, Chu Mo quickly arrived at a decision in his mind.

Fixing his gaze firmly on Phyllis, he spoke:

"Tell me about this mission of yours. What kind of task warrants such painstaking caution from your squad?"

Upon hearing Chu Mo's words, Phyllis's eyes immediately lit up with excitement. She looked at Chu Mo intently before speaking carefully:

"The reason this mission demands such caution is that it doesn't take place in this dimension. It's a cross-dimensional task.

Our Divine Squad needs to venture into another dimension to locate the tooth of a dragon.

Because it's a cross-dimensional mission, its true difficulty level is actually closer to SSS-grade!"

Looking at the woman brimming with caution before him, Chu Mo took a deep breath, his gaze revealing a trace of solemnity.

He knew that from the moment he learned about this mission, his life was bound to change once again.

A cross-dimensional SSS-grade mission...

This time, he would embark on yet another brand-new journey.