Ji Yunzhi quickly understood that no matter how much he offered, the storekeeper wouldn't bend the rules.
And from the way the storekeeper carried himself, it was clear he expected his rules to be respected.
He wasn't upset about being unable to buy another can, but he couldn't help but wonder why it was limited to just one per day. However, thinking about it only left him more frustrated.
In the end, he decided to push the thought aside and asked another question instead.
"Storekeeper, would it be possible for me to take this empty can with me?"
"I'd like to study it further."
As an alchemist, he was used to dissecting the composition of materials, whether they were herbs, pills, or potions. Even the container itself might hold some clues.
Perhaps it contained traces of the Cola's ingredients or residual essence left behind. It was a basic habit for someone in his craft.
Hao, hearing the request, didn't immediately answer. Instead, he turned his attention inward.
