Chapter 32: The Fire-Type Ability User’s Second Destiny

“Any questions? Feel free to ask, Boss Chu.”

Shen Zhigui and the others could also see the fruit. Although it looked very much like an apple, in reality, it wasn’t an apple.

“This is a Fire Fruit. Its primary effect is that fire-type ability users can restore 30% of their abilities. It has no effect on other types of ability users.

For ordinary people, eating it promotes health.

The uniform price is 10 silver coins each, and from this tree, I can only sell at most half to you.”

Chu Jiangyue truthfully explained everything she had just read about the Fire Fruit. After all, when she put them on sale later, the effect would be clearly stated.

Upon hearing this, Shen Zhigui immediately looked up at her. “Are you serious?”

If this Fire Fruit really worked as Chu Jiangyue said, then it was insanely overpowered.

This completely exceeded their understanding of what fruits could do.

Even though it only worked for fire-type ability users, it didn’t diminish how extraordinary it was.

“Of course. I’m here at Jianglin Hotel. If the Fire Fruit doesn’t have the effect I mentioned, you’re welcome to come back for compensation.”

Among Shen Zhigui’s five-person team, Lin Xuyuan was a fire-type ability user. For him, this Fire Fruit was the most valuable.

“This Fire Fruit only works for fire-type ability users. Boss, I’ll buy it myself.”

Originally, Shen Zhigui had intended to use their team’s shared fund to purchase the fruit and then distribute it evenly.

But now that Chu Jiangyue had explained the effect, Lin Xuyuan felt there was no need to use the team’s shared fund.

Although 10 silver coins was a bit expensive, the ability to restore 30% of his powers was essentially like buying a life-saving item during their resource searches.

Spending 10 silver coins for a chance at survival seemed well worth it to Lin Xuyuan.

“Boss Chu, I’ll buy some too.”

Xie Silin, though acting alongside Shen Zhigui, managed his own supplies separately.

Even though he wasn’t a fire-type ability user, he still had friends and family, so buying some now might prove useful later.

“Sure, buy as you wish.

But remember, this priority purchase opportunity only comes once. If you don’t buy today, once I list it in the hotel shop, you’ll have to order like everyone else.”

After unlocking the restaurant, the shelves in Buildings 1 and 2 had been removed. But now that she had Fire Fruits, Chu Jiangyue planned to reinstall the shelves.

Hearing Chu Jiangyue, Shen Zhigui and the others discussed it briefly and decided each would buy 20 fruits, totaling 2 gold coins per person.

Once the purchase quantities were confirmed, Chu Jiangyue opened the hotel’s virtual map, located the random fruit tree, and clicked the “Harvest All” icon.

In the next second, all the Fire Fruits disappeared from the tree, and 500 fruits appeared in Chu Jiangyue’s system inventory.

Watching the fruits vanish before their eyes, Shen Zhigui and the others stared at Chu Jiangyue in astonishment.

“Boss Chu is also a space-type ability user?”
“But can space-type ability users really collect things remotely?”
With Jiang He absent, they had no way to ask.

“Let’s talk in Building 1. You should still check with Jiang He if he wants to buy some.”

Jiang He was still resting due to his injury.

Without objection, Shen Zhigui and the others followed Chu Jiangyue back to Building 1.

Just as Chu Jiangyue sat down on a bench in the Building 1 lobby, she saw Cui Hao pulling Jiang Zhenzhen along.

Seeing Cui Hao, Chu Jiangyue remembered he was also a fire-type ability user.

Compared to Lin Xuyuan, Cui Hao’s strength was still a bit lacking.

Although she didn’t know why Chu Jiangyue suddenly disliked Jiang Zhenzhen, Cui Hao tried to avoid causing trouble and had been keeping his distance during outings.

Even when unavoidable, he maintained as much distance as possible.

Chu Jiangyue was quite satisfied with this behavior.

Now that Cui Hao had come over with Jiang Zhenzhen, Chu Jiangyue guessed it was because he had heard her explaining the Fire Fruit to Shen Zhigui and his team.

Any fire-type ability user would find it hard to resist the fruit’s appeal.

“Boss Chu, the Fire Fruit you just mentioned… how much is it?”

Cui Hao had only heard part of the explanation and came to ask.

“10 silver coins each, but you’ll need to queue.”

“I’ll go find Lao He first.”

Su Zhucheng spoke obediently and quickly walked toward the guest rooms.

Having already confirmed their purchase quantities, Shen Zhigui and the others promptly transferred 2 gold coins to Chu Jiangyue.

Chu Jiangyue placed 20 Fire Fruits on the table for each of them, neatly divided into piles.

Their activity drew the attention of many others.

Seeing the fruit, many instinctively assumed they were apples.

Fresh apples were scarce, and everyone began asking the price.

At this moment, Su Zhucheng returned. “Boss Chu, Lao He wants 20 too. He’s already transferred the gold to you. Please reserve 20 for him, and I’ll take them back for him. I’ve also transferred payment for my 20.”

Chu Jiangyue opened her virtual screen and indeed saw the 2-gold transfer record, then grabbed 40 Fire Fruits.

Su Zhucheng quickly took an empty backpack and packed all the fruits inside.

“Boss Chu, I want 10!”

Watching Chu Jiangyue sell them one by one, Cui Hao spoke up, afraid he might miss out.

Although the Jianglin Hotel had few residents, there were still plenty of fire-type ability users.

“Wait. I’ll list more later. Keep an eye on the ID card announcements.”

Chu Jiangyue had only promised Shen Zhigui’s team priority. Others had no such privilege.

Cui Hao couldn’t get any this time, and though displeased, he couldn’t challenge Chu Jiangyue.

After receiving the Fire Fruits, Shen Zhigui and the others quickly returned to their room, leaving no chance for others to ask.

Chu Jiangyue returned to her cabin.

“Little fox, can we restore the shelves in Building 1?”

Previously, the shelves had sold meals. After the restaurant opened, they became obsolete.

But now that she wanted to sell Fire Fruits, a dedicated place was necessary.

She had sold 100 to Shen Zhigui’s team, leaving 400.

She planned to use 10 for the restaurant event prizes, leaving 390 to sell.

“Yes, just check the decoration item tab, host.”

Following the little fox’s advice, Chu Jiangyue opened the decoration tab and found two idle shelves.

She repositioned them to their original spots.

Shelves in Buildings 1 and 2 now held 195 Fire Fruits each, with a hotel announcement posted:

[Announcement!!!
Good news! Jianglin Hotel has new items!

New product: Fire Fruit

Price: 10 silver coins each

Effect: Fire-type ability users instantly restore 30% of their powers. No effect on other types. Promotes health in ordinary people.

Limited to 390 units, first come, first served. Don’t miss out!]