Chapter 9

Jiang Li saw the "refrigerator" in the other world.

It is called a refrigerator, but here, the residents of the other world call it an "ice box". It is indeed only the size of a shoe box. It is a kind of magic prop with a magic array embedded inside, which can keep the box at a relatively cold temperature. It is mainly used to preserve various rare magic herbs and potions. Unlike a refrigerator, the ice box is more used to reduce the loss of magic elements inside.

But now, the ice box in front of Jiang Li is full of popsicles, and even the gaps are tightly stuffed.

Augustus closed the lid, still a little regretful.

"Really can't you sell them all to me?" He asked, "I can buy the ice box too, I have money."

Jiang Li: "..."

Even if he had the money to buy it, he couldn't sell it, because there were no sockets in the other world.

How could he explain to the people in the other world that he was not using magic, but industry, and that it was not the magic circle that made the refrigerator work, but the refrigeration and electrical system.

Jiang Li could only say: "...I'm sorry."

Augustus looked regretful.

However, think about it, an ice box of this size is more difficult to make. It is not as simple as expanding the magic circle. Magic stores on the market have never sold ice boxes of this size. Maybe, just like the other products on these shelves, it is a private product of the supermarket owner.

Thinking of the products I just saw, each one is the first time I have seen it, and many of them cannot be identified from the appearance. Augustus' curiosity was piqued again.

He said politely, "Could you please introduce me to other products? I just browsed through them, but I couldn't tell what they were used for from the appearance. If possible, I want to buy some magic props in the supermarket."

He took out the wallet he had prepared in advance from his pocket and put it on the cash register.

Jiang Li straightened his back involuntarily.

Unlike Chris's adventurers, this was the first time he had encountered a customer who specifically asked to buy magic props since his supermarket opened.

Although the residents of Dore City often visit the supermarket, in their eyes, the supermarket is still a magic store. Therefore, apart from buying convenience foods, they don't pay much attention to other products. Which magic-related thing would be cheaper?

Even instant noodles, the price of five silver coins is not high, but it is not low either. Although many people are willing to pay for the delicious food, not all residents have the financial resources to buy it every day.

It is not that Jiang Li wants to be a profiteer. Firstly, if he sets the price too low, it will inevitably affect the business of local stores in Dolei City. Secondly, the scale of his supermarket is not large at present, and it cannot meet the needs of the entire Dolei City residents. He can only use price as a simple and crude screening condition.

Under this condition, even fewer people will pay attention to other department store products. Even for Chris and others who patronize the store most frequently, adventurers have more money on hand, and it is not an easy thing to buy a magic prop.

Jiang Li looked at the blond nobleman in front of him with surprise.

What a big customer who knows what he's buying!

"Of course." He said, "In addition to instant noodles and hot pot base, the supermarket also has snacks and drinks, grains, oils, rice and noodles, and daily necessities, everything you need!"

"Then..." Augustus looked around and pointed to the refrigerator closest to him and said, "Please start with these magic potions."

Augustus: "What are these magic potions used for?"

Looking at the bottles of drinks displayed in the refrigerator, Jiang Li paused.

He said dryly, "These are not magic potions."

"No?"

"These are all drinks." Jiang Li thought for a moment and added, "Supermarkets sell ordinary food. If you want to buy food with magic elements, you will be disappointed."

Augustus was confused: "Drinks?"

Instead of explaining, it is better to let people taste it directly.

Jiang Li took out a bottle of the most popular fat house happy water from the refrigerator and handed it to Augustus. He also kindly helped to unscrew the bottle cap.

Augustus took it carefully.

From the outside, this bottle of magic potion... Oh no, it's a drink. The color is an unfortunate black, and there are dangerous bubbles. No matter how you look at it, the color and appearance are more like dangerous poison.

He hesitated: "This is..."

Jiang Li: "This is Coke."

Coke?

A strange name, and it is impossible to identify its use just from the name.

Augustus looked at the bottle of strange-colored drink, and then looked at the owner who looked normal. Suddenly, he had a flash of inspiration.

Could it be... This is a test for him?

As the future lord of Dore City, he will not be easily defeated by this!

Augustus held the bottle tightly, closed his eyes, and drank it down with a fearless attitude.

The next moment, like a volcanic eruption, an indescribable huge impact exploded in his mouth, causing him to close his eyes even harder, with a painful expression: Sure enough!

He knew it! This bottle of magic potion is as dangerous as it looks!

It seems that his life will be in danger today... Huh? Wait?

The expected pain did not come, and the body even felt unbelievably normal. After the aftermath of the impact passed, only a little sweetness remained on the tip of the tongue.

Sweet?

How could it be sweet?

Augustus opened his eyes in shock and looked at the drink called Coke in his hand in disbelief.

All the magic potions he had drunk, no matter how beautiful the color, were all equally unpalatable. The taste of those magic herbs mixed together was indescribable. However, the bottle of drink in front of him, under this terrifying and dangerous appearance, tasted sweeter than honey water.

He moved closer to the bottle and carefully took another sip. This time, the familiar shock came over him again, but he was prepared for it. Therefore, under this wave of "attack" that seemed to penetrate his brain, he carefully tasted it again.

Jiang Li watched the blond nobleman in front of him drink in small sips, then his movements became faster and faster, and finally he simply tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.

"Huh..."

Augustus put down the bottle and exhaled a long breath.

His eyes lit up: "This drink called Coke is so delicious! Is there really no magic in it, is it just ordinary water?"

Jiang Li was silent for a moment, "If I have to say, it's that a lot of sugar is added..."

In the other world, sugar is also a rare and expensive seasoning.

"Sugar? No wonder." Augustus looked at the refrigerator full of drinks and couldn't help but look forward to it: "Are drinks of other colors as delicious as Coke?" "

About the same."

The blond nobleman's azure eyes became brighter, "Then..."

"Sure." Although he hadn't finished speaking, Jiang Li had already seen what he meant from his eyes and nodded: "You can store it without an ice box. It doesn't matter how much you buy. It can be stored for a long time. However, the iced ones will taste better."

Augustus took out his wallet neatly: "I want them all!"

The soldiers waiting outside the door came in and moved boxes of drinks to the carriage outside.

Of course, Jiang Li did not sell all the beverages in stock to him. Although the shelf life of the beverages is very long, six months, a person can't drink much even if he drinks it like water every day, and Jiang Li didn't want to cause any food safety problems. Besides, his supermarket is here, and people can come to buy at any time.

In addition to Coke, he selected many other popular drinks for the guests from the other world. After paying the bill and taking the wallet, Jiang Li handed over a few chocolates.

Augustus was stunned: "This is..."

"This is chocolate." Jiang Li said: "The chocolate ice cream you ate before, the black layer on the outside is chocolate." He saw that there were a lot of chocolate ice creams in the ice cream that this customer just bought, and guessed that he should like chocolate.

Augustus suddenly realized and tried to pay again, but Jiang Li pushed him back: "This is for you."

"Really?"

The blond noble was flattered and solemnly took the chocolates with both hands, saying with emotion: "You are such a generous person."

Jiang Li: "...You're welcome."

Guests from another world are good in every way, but sometimes they are easily surprised, which makes Jiang Li a little uncomfortable. Obviously, he is just an ordinary supermarket owner.

Augustus needs great self-control to suppress his excitement.

He had long thought that five silver coins was too cheap for something as delicious as hot pot, but when he arrived at the supermarket, he discovered that whether it was popsicles or drinks, these sweet and precious foods, although they were obviously added with a lot of sugar, were sold at very low prices. His carriage was full, but he only spent a small part of the gold coins he brought. Not only that, there were even free chocolates.

So mysterious, powerful, and rich, yet so kind, generous, and approachable.

What an amazing magician!

Although he still didn't know much about this supermarket, Augustus had already understood that this great magician had absolutely no ill intentions in appearing in Dore City, and the appearance of this supermarket was definitely Dore City's luck. He clenched his fists to prevent himself from losing his composure, and introduced himself with dignity: "My name is Augustus Dean, the future lord of Dore City. It's an honor to meet you and your supermarket."

"?" Jiang Li said politely: "Mr. Dean, you are too polite."

"If you don't mind, just call me Augustus."

"Okay, Mr. Augustus."

Augustus glanced at the other shelves in the supermarket reluctantly. There were more mysteries and unknowns waiting for him to explore, but he had asked for too much today. His father taught him to be cautious and careful in his actions, and not to indulge his desires. Today, he can only stop here.

He walked to the door and stopped again. He turned around and said solemnly: "I will come again tomorrow."

Jiang Li was a little puzzled, but still responded politely: "Welcome to come again next time."