My Family's Incense Shop Connects to the Infinite-Worlds

Xi Mufu is a recent university graduate who returns to her hometown of Jingning Town to inherit her late grandfather’s incense shop. The business, which sells traditional paper offerings and incense, had been closed to her during her studies, but she takes over operations after his passing. Her quiet life is disrupted when two players from an infinite-world system, Kong Yu and Xu Wenzi, accidentally leave their dungeon, Guangming Elementary School, and enter her shop. These players are trapped in a deadly game where they must survive horror scenarios to return home. The incense paper they purchase becomes a crucial tool, allowing them to distract and evade hostile NPCs, ultimately enabling their team to clear the dungeon and survive a scenario with a near-zero survival rate.

Following this encounter, Xi Mufu receives system prompts granting her new abilities: Telekinesis Retrieval and Talisman Crafting. She discovers that trading with these otherworldly visitors rewards her with skills and items. Using Telekinesis Retrieval, she saves a kidnapped child during a hostage crisis by remotely removing the weapon from the criminal. This act draws the attention of the Huaining City Public Security Bureau and the Special Operations Bureau. She reports her experiences to Director Ji Jiu, who reveals he is not merely a government official but the Lord of the Underworld, overseeing the balance of the six realms. Ji Jiu takes residence at her home to monitor the situation and protect her, while also integrating her abilities into state projects.

The narrative expands as Xi Mufu’s talismans and planting skills prove invaluable to both the human world and the infinite-world players. Her Purification Talismans can clean pollution and heal injuries caused by supernatural entities, while her Planting Skill allows crops to mature in three days without tilling. These abilities attract the interest of major Taoist sects, including Longhu Mountain and Maoshan, who recognize her as a once-in-a-century genius. Meanwhile, in the infinite world, other players such as Pu Yunfeng, vice president of the Qilin Guild, discover the incense shop. They learn that the shop’s items can counteract deadly dungeon effects, turning the tide in hell-level scenarios. The three major guilds establish rules to prevent players from killing each other for these resources, spreading hope among the trapped population.

Xi Mufu continues to accumulate merit through good deeds, such as helping neighbors locate lost pets and missing children using her Listening Ring. This merit enhances the power of her talismans, making them glow with golden light and increasing their efficacy. The story highlights the dual nature of her existence: she navigates ordinary life in Jingning Town while serving as a bridge between the human world and the infinite horror dimension. Ji Jiu’s presence provides her with protection and guidance, though he keeps his true divine identity partially concealed. As the New Year approaches, the collaboration between Xi Mufu, the Special Operations Bureau, and the Taoist sects solidifies, positioning her as a key figure in maintaining stability across both worlds.

The core conflict revolves around the integration of Xi Mufu’s supernatural gifts into a structured framework that benefits humanity while managing the risks posed by the infinite-world system. Her grandfather’s legacy, once seen as ordinary, is revealed to have prepared her for this role. The story moves toward a broader exploration of how these mystical abilities can address global issues, such as food security and environmental pollution, while the players in the infinite world rely on her shop for survival. Xi Mufu’s journey transforms her from a reluctant shop owner into a central figure of power and responsibility, balancing her desire for a simple life with the demands of her new capabilities.