Curiosity spread like wildfire on the forum as countless people began asking where Xu Duoduo's dress came from. After all, it was just too beautiful!

  - "Most ability users who specialize in crafting are basically iron rice bowl holders, working government jobs. If you want customized clothing or accessories with special attributes, you either have to work hard, complete big missions, and earn vouchers for the Craftsman Department from headquarters, or you have to buy them on the bck market. The only other option is to pay a high price at private shops."

  One ability user, clearly more knowledgeable in this field, decided to educate the curious forum-goers.

  - "Getting your hands on clothes with attributes is no easy feat. Private shops like this are extremely rare, and their products are outrageously expensive."

  - "One such private shop is run by Alchemist Xiao Lin, a hidden gem located near the city center. If you're interested, you can check it out. But let me warn you, this guy is a big deal. Whether or not you can even enter his shop depends on his mood. If he doesn't like you, the door simply won't open."

  The forum exploded with astonishment. A shop owner who could refuse customers? That was insane!

  The knowledgeable user gave one final warning to the rest of the forum.

  To be continued...

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