"That's right!" Ryuk thought as he remembered the shop.
It had been stated that it would be unlocked as a reward for him completing the quest of obtaining his first contracted pet.
Immediately, Ryuk navigated to the Pet Shop.
[SHOP]
Category 1: Beast Nourishment
1. Apex Gems
Description: High-energy crystalline gems that provide essential nutrients for beasts and boost cultivation.
Cost:
Small Gem (Basic Growth): 50 points
Medium Gem (Moderate Growth): 150 points
Large Gem (Significant Growth): 400 points
2. Frost Shard Delicacies
Description: Special ice-imbued shards that replenish energy and enhance Isha's natural ice affinity.
Cost: 100 points per serving
3. Polar Essence Cube
Description: Rare cubes infused with concentrated ice energy, ideal for cultivating ice-type beasts.
Cost: 500 points
Category 2: Beast Enhancers
1. Icy Aura Potion
Description: Temporarily enhances the Ice Serpent's affinity with ice energy, increasing the potency of its skills for one hour.
Cost: 300 points
2. Scale Fortification Elixir
Description: Increases beast defense by reinforcing its scales. Permanent but provides a minor enhancement compared to true growth.
Cost: 700 points
3. Frost Fang Serum
Description: Unlocks latent venom in Isha's fangs, dealing frostbite-inducing damage.
Cost: 1,000 points
Category 3: Beast Taming Tools
1. Apex Bonding Crystal
Description: Strengthens the bond between you and the beast, increasing loyalty and improving synchronization during battles.
Cost: 800 points
2. Snow Veil Ring
Description: A magical ring that keeps pets comfortable in any environment, allowing them to fight without limitations in non-ice climates.
Cost: 1,200 points
3. Frozen Collar
Description: An enchanted collar that suppresses aggressive behavior in beasts, making taming easier.
Cost: 600 points
Category 4: Beast Growth Items
1. Cryo Egg Incubator
Description: A device that enhances the growth of eggs or juvenile beasts by infusing them with pure Apex Energy.
2. Ice Affinity Scroll
Description: Grants a temporary skill to enhance the Ice Serpent's affinity and improve attack power.
Cost: 1,000 points
3. Frozen Evolution Stone (Basic)
Description: A catalyst that slightly increases the speed at which beasts evolve to their next stage.
Cost: 1,800 points
Category 5: Cultivation Techniques
1. Frost Weave Foundation Manual
Description: A basic cultivation method that teaches the user to draw in ambient Ice Apex Energy from the surroundings into the Primordial Gate. This energy can then be channelled to improve their connection to pets and strengthen their own ice-based abilities.
Cost: 1,200 points
Benefits:
Enables the user to gather Ice Apex Energy at a slow but consistent rate
Improves resistance to cold environments
Limitations:
Slow cultivation speed
Requires cold environments for optimal results
2. Glacial Flow Breathing Technique
Description: A breathing technique that optimizes the user's absorption of Ice Apex Energy during meditation, allowing them to cultivate even in neutral or warm environments.
Cost: 1,800 points
Benefits:
Faster cultivation speeds
Helps the user store more energy in the Primordial Gate
Reduces exhaustion after using ice techniques
Limitations:
Requires uninterrupted meditation for at least one hour per session
Intermediate Techniques
1. Crystal Heart Sutra
Description: A mid-tier cultivation method that allows the user to form a "Crystal Heart Core" within the Primordial Gate. This core enhances energy storage and output, granting the ability to use Ice Apex Energy offensively.
Cost: 3,000 points
Benefits:
Increases user's Ice Apex Energy capacity by 50%
Grants a new skill: Frost Pulse (a burst of ice energy to freeze enemies or objects)
Boosts synchronization with Isha during battles
Limitations:
Requires mastery of a beginner-level technique
Can cause strain to the body during prolonged use
2. Winter's Embrace Codex
Description: A specialized cultivation method that teaches the user to draw Ice Apex Energy directly from the Beast World. This technique strengthens the link between user and pet while granting the pet an increased recovery rate.
Cost: 4,650 points
Benefits:
Boosts cultivation speed significantly
Pet's strength and cultivation directly benefit from the user's progress
Unlocks a defensive skill: Frozen Barrier (summons an ice shield to protect user and beast)
Limitations:
Requires a cold or icy Beast World environment to activate fully
Drains the user's stamina if used excessively
Advanced Techniques
1. Primordial Frost Scripture
Description: A legendary technique said to tap into the deepest layers of Apex Energy in the Primordial Gate, granting user unparalleled control over ice-based powers.
Cost: 10,000 points
Benefits:
Allows the user to generate Ice Apex Energy even in the absence of ice or cold
Unlocks a devastating skill: Cryo Cataclysm (a large-scale explosion capable of freezing entire battlefields)
Grants a passive ability: Frozen Physique (user's body becomes immune to frost damage and gains an ethereal frost-imbued aura)
Limitations:
Overuse risks severe backlash, including potential harm to contracted beasts
"Huuuuuuuuu."
A loud exhale left Ryuk's lips as he looked at the five categories and saw the various items available for sale. He couldn't help but feel overwhelmed.
Just when a certain technique or object almost broke his mind, he would see another one that triggered his uncontrollable greed, and the points required knocked the saliva out of his mouth.
[Feeling overwhelmed, Ryuk?] the system suddenly popped in as Ryuk nodded.
"Yes, I am. I want it all, yet I can't even afford the cheapest ones," Ryuk replied.
[Host only needs to focus on what is required right now, and that is setting up Isha on a moderate growth path while increasing his own cultivation base as well.]
[I.e., Host only needs to focus on buying food for Isha and also buying a cultivation technique for himself to speed up his powers and abilities.]
The system's advice gave Ryuk back his focus, and his eyes narrowed as he scanned through the shop materials. Immediately, he made his choice.
"I choose to purchase the Glacial Flow Breathing Technique for 1,800 points, two Polar Essence Cubes for 500 points each, and a Frost Shard Delicacy for 100 points."
Ryuk made his choice, and instantly, it took effect. The objects appeared at the corner of his gaze. When Ryuk looked at his points, he saw:
{Purchase Points: 3,000 (-2,900)}
{Remaining Purchase Points: 100}
"My 3,000 points almost gone from a single shopping spree?" Ryuk thought with a forced smile. His heart dropped to the bottom, but he braced himself as he summoned the objects he purchased.
Instantly, he felt his mood lift.
Isha rolled around on the bed, and Ryuk was unable to stop smiling as he stared at the objects on the bed.