Their commission was suspicious.

After the bar patrons left, even though the interdimensional portal was opened, Hanabi didn't dare to go in. After all, if she went into someone else's territory, she would really be trapped like a turtle in a jar.

The advantages of bar patrons compared to locals at Star Rail are obvious.

Of course, the small number of customers in the bar is also a drawback.

The chances of either side catching the firework are about 50/50.

But anyway, it's none of the company's business.

Those who get involved in business are all corrupt.

Their desires are the least pure.

"Do you need to look at myself in the mirror?" Shen He asked as he walked into the bar and closed the door behind him.

“No need. Even though we’re chasing each other outside the bar, we can’t go that far inside, right? At the very least, we can’t block the door and use a mirror to see if the other person is Hanabi. That would be too cruel to Hanabi.” Alicia shook her head.

Ultimately, this is just an event, and although the rewards are too tempting, it's not worth shattering the sense of security that bars have always given people.

At the very least, you shouldn't gather a large group of people and make those who have just entered the bar wait to be checked in with a mirror before they can come in.

The guests are just guests. Chen Luo, the bar owner, hasn't given any orders, so how can he overstep his authority?

“Indeed, Ellie is right… But then again, if you’re chatting and you feel like the other person is acting strangely, it’s not a bad idea to check yourself in the mirror.” Chen Luo nodded repeatedly, then changed the subject.

Blocking the door changes the nature of the situation.

Blocking the door is not allowed, but if you can't even look in a mirror in a bar, then there's not much fun to be had.

"Oh." Shen He nodded casually and then randomly chose a spot near the bar entrance.

Alicia is right, maybe we really can catch fireworks in the bar.

You can't block people from coming in, but staying at the bar entrance always offers more opportunities.

"jingle!"

The wind chimes rang.

"Wow, why are you all crammed into these few seats near the bar entrance? Didn't you used to prefer the seats further inside?" Xiao Jiu was startled by the scene as soon as she entered the bar.

Zero Point Bar is very large, with three floors – the first and second floors and the basement, and each floor is also very large.

But perhaps because there were a lot of main characters among the bar's customers, the seats that would normally be in the center of a bar weren't very popular. Most people preferred to sit at the tables along the walls.

They looked like a group of guys plotting something.

So this unusual behavior definitely means something's wrong.

"Um..." Merlin was about to speak to Xiao Jiu about some information.

Xiao Jiu probably didn't visit Pinocchio today, and also didn't pay much attention to gossip on the group network, so she's a bit behind on the information.

Although the bar patrons were fiercely competing for the right to capture the fireworks outside, they were relatively united and harmonious inside the bar.

"Hmm, Merlin, how did you know I found an item that could upgrade my talent to SSS level?" But Merlin was interrupted by Xiao Jiu after only a few words.

"...Who asked you?" Merlin opened his mouth, but then realized that verbal attacks were ineffective, so he raised his middle finger.

"Oh, it's just because I was lucky. Everyone will definitely have it if they work hard in the future. Don't envy me." Xiao Jiu wasn't angry at all. She just scratched her head embarrassedly and then took out an hourglass.

"Xiao Jiu, do you know what's wrong with you right now? You look exactly like one of those anglers who catches a 30-pound fish. It's utterly shameful!" Nian complained.

"Nian, how did you know that my hourglass is a nine-star item?" Xiao Jiu looked at Nian in surprise.

“…!” Nian’s face darkened.

Who asked you?

"Alright, alright, stop showing off. It's making my scalp tingle," Wendy said, waving her hand.

"Hey, Wendy, how did you know that my nine-star item is called the Sands of Time? The Sands of Time inside can enhance the strength of time-related talents, making time flow like sand that can't be grasped. When breaking through from SS-level to SSS-level, if you refine the Sands of Time, you can greatly increase the power of time-related powers and add the [Time Flies] effect." Little Nine seemed even more surprised.

"...Your translation skills are quite impressive. The combined words of the three of us don't even equal the length of your last sentence." Merlin rolled his eyes at Xiao Jiu.

"Ahem, isn't it because I'm happy? Sharing happiness is worse than keeping it to myself, so I'm sharing my joy with everyone." Xiao Jiu's face lit up with delight.

"Alright, alright, I know you've got good luck. Hurry up and find a place to sit down. Are you planning to show off to every customer who enters the bar by dragging this hourglass around blocking the entrance?" Chen Luo waved to Xiao Jiu.

"But……"

"Your Time Crystal is gone."

"Coming right now." Xiao Jiu skipped and hopped towards Chen Luo with a regretful look on her face. After sitting down next to Chen Luo, she still persevered and placed her hourglass on the table.

It seems that Xiao Jiu is determined to expose this matter to the end today.

However, since Xiao Jiu wasn't standing at the door in the sun, Chen Luo didn't bother to care. If someone really had the nerve to ask, then it was normal for her to be exposed to the sun.

However, it also shows that the bar's staff are of very high quality; otherwise, Xiao Jiu would have been greeted with more than just Merlin's middle finger.

Chen Luo hesitated for a moment as he looked at the hourglass, then took it.

Xiao Jiu didn't react to Chen Luo's actions... Let Chen Luo watch if he wants.

Anyway, Chen Luo doesn't like this stuff.

"Is this the effect of a nine-star item? It can even add the [Time Penetration] effect to my talent after refining the Sands of Time..." Chen Luo was also somewhat surprised when he saw the effect of the Sands of Time.

"When you squeeze sand in your hand, the harder you squeeze, the faster the sand slips away. Time works the same way. This leads to the idea that the power of time is irresistible, and when applied to people at the same level, the effect is outstanding. In short, this thing is really good." Xiao Jiu nodded.

Upon reaching the level of the Heavenly Emperor, those of similar strength will have some degree of resistance to all attributes.

Even if they are not at the same level, most abilities are more effective on the weaker the person and less effective on the stronger the person. But if there is a time-penetration attribute, then all beings are equal.

Xiao Jiu had no doubt that if he refined the Sands of Time, he could kick Zeus back to his infancy or even back into his mother's womb when they fought again!

Xiao Jiu became the Heavenly Emperor through hard work and battles.

Although there are indeed a few old figures who are extremely hidden in the Immortal Realm, as long as the Heavenly Laws are not involved, the Heavenly Emperor is the only one who has the final say in the Immortal Realm.

"How long will it take you to refine this item?" Chen Luo asked.

“I can refine it anytime. I can create a 1:100 time domain and refine it within two days in the real world. The only problem is that it’s a waste to refine it directly. This item can still be used a few more times…” Xiao Jiu was a little conflicted.

This item is called the Hourglass of Time, and it has the effect of stopping or even reversing time.

Although the power of this item is actually a bonus, and the sand is the real thing, it is still very useful even as a bonus.

"Alright, don't regret it. Take this hourglass tonight and use it to break through your talent." Chen Luo returned the hourglass to Xiao Jiu.

"Doesn't anyone in the bar need it? I was hoping to use it to earn some Paradise Coins," Xiao Jiu said, stroking her chin.

"...You dare to lend this out? Are you serious?" Chen Luo glanced at Xiao Jiu.

"Isn't that what you're here for?" Xiao Jiu said casually.

"Don't trust me that much." Unable to withstand the pressure, Chen Luo took out the Time Crystal and tossed it to Xiao Jiu.

"Fine……"

"Hey, wait a minute." Alicia suddenly raised her hand.

"What's wrong? Do you want to borrow it?" Xiao Jiu turned to look at Alicia.

"I'd like to, but I wouldn't dare borrow this item before you break through," Alicia shook her head.

Just like Chen Luo said, borrowing this prop will put a lot of pressure on Xiao Jiu, because this prop is very important to her.

"So what do you want to say?"

"If you were to refine the Sands of Time, would you use up all of them?" Alicia asked.

"It can be used up. But if..."

"If what?"

"If Chen Luo can help me obtain another Time Source Crystal, I feel that at least a third of the Sands of Time will be left." Xiao Jiu's gaze fell on Chen Luo.

"I knew you wouldn't lend out this prop for no reason." Chen Luo sighed.

"Hehe... I was just thinking that I might not have given enough commissions by myself, so I was planning to bring in another person. If I give you more raw stones, your success rate will be higher, right?" Xiao Jiu smiled sheepishly.

"Won't you have enough Source Crystals in a little while?" Chen Luo glared at Xiao Jiu.

"It's enough... but like you said, if I were to truly merge with the River of Time, my strength would increase, but I would be trapped within this world..."

“I told you, I’ll help you solve this problem later,” Chen Luo said.

“Yeah, so I thought since you can help solve the problem, why don’t I just make the problem bigger?” Xiao Jiu raised an index finger, as if she had a brilliant idea.

"???"

"Anyway, Chen Luo, whether you sever one river of time or two, it's still severing me. So why not accumulate more resources for yourself?"

"So you're planning to ask for another Time Crystal?"

"Two pieces would be best. That way, each of the three forms can have one. And it would be best if they were time source crystals from two different worlds," Xiao Jiu quickly said.

"You're so greedy. Aren't you afraid of the backlash?" Chen Luo rolled his eyes at Xiao Jiu.

"Isn't it you I'm here for?"

"I've already told you, don't trust me so much."

"So?" Xiao Jiu looked at Chen Luo tentatively, while poking Alicia next to her with her finger.

"It's not that it's impossible..."

"Really? Then after this is done, just ask for whatever you want. If I encounter a world-class item in the Dimensional Sea later, I'll return two to you. Consider this item as payment for the Time Crystal you gave me now." After saying that, Xiao Jiu tossed her item enhancement voucher to Chen Luo.

This is also a world-class prop.

"And after I used up the remaining sand in the hourglass, I gave it directly to Ellie." Perhaps because the item enhancement voucher was indeed a bit underwhelming, Xiao Jiu added.

[Ding! You have a new request!]

【Source Crystal】: 1100 Origin Stones + 30 Xiao Jiu's Favorability + Random Rewards.

“This…” Chen Luo turned to look at Alice.

"Do you want this hourglass?" Chen Luo asked.

"Is it too much trouble for you, Lolo, to pry off two Time Source Crystals?" Alicia didn't immediately express her thoughts.

"Don't worry, there won't be any trouble," Chen Luo said.

“Then I’ll take it.” Alicia nodded.

[Ding! You have a new request!]

Chen Luo had just received the commission when he felt as if someone had touched his leg.

Don't look down, your shoe will fall off.

"..."

"That's great." Xiao Jiu breathed a sigh of relief.

"Don't be so happy so soon. I want to see where you're going to get those two world-class items you promised me." Chen Luo flicked Xiao Jiu's forehead to distract him.

"Hmm... Once I break through to SSS rank... I'm sure I can become an excellent fighter. With your Primal Stone blessing, wouldn't I be able to slaughter everyone?" Xiao Jiu didn't take this to heart.

World-class items are indeed difficult to obtain because they are extremely rare; a single guardian might only possess one of these items in a super-large safe zone.

But Chen Luo has the blessing of the Primal Stone. It can significantly increase the luck of bar patrons when exploring the Dimensional Sea; otherwise, world-class items wouldn't appear so frequently in the bar.

In the future, some people may use the power of wishes to increase their blessings and explore the dimensional sea, but Chen Luo's original stone will definitely have a better effect.

In order to have a greater advantage after making a breakthrough, Xiao Jiu doesn't mind taking on multiple jobs.

“Okay…I’ll go get it for you.” Chen Luo nodded.

"Go now?"

"Go now. After all, once I give you the Time Crystal, you should finish your breakthrough as soon as possible so you can give the Time Hourglass to Ellie sooner," Chen Luo said.

"Thank you, Lolo~"

"Stop it, you're an old lady who's older than my mom, don't try to act all cute."

"Hey, watch your words. I'm a child now, a real child." Xiao Jiu said somewhat displeased.

"Yes Yes Yes."

"But is it really okay for you to be so obviously biased towards Aili? I've watched your entire event." Xiao Jiu said while observing the expressions of Aili and Chen Luo.

Alicia had a smile on her face, resting her chin on one hand, seemingly laughing about something.