Countdown to Opening Day, Xue Qinghe's Congratulations

A day passed quickly, and the commercial street was packed with people today.

Thanks to yesterday's extensive promotion and the store personally authorized by the Royal Family, Bofeng's grand opening today was nothing short of spectacular.

To be able to open a shop beneath the imperial city's walls, Bofeng did not believe one could do so without some capital and powerful backing.

Early in the morning, Purple Pearl led the attendants in a frenzy of activity, placing items on all kinds of shelves. They had all received specialized training and possessed exceptionally fluent sales pitches. When it came to promoting products, they each had their own unique insights.

Bofeng and Xiao Bai stood in the spacious main hall. The decor was extraordinarily luxurious. The store had two floors and covered a staggering seven hundred square meters.

In Heaven Dou City, where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold, it helped that Xiao Bai was a Titled Douluo. Coupled with Xue Beng's rude behavior the other day, the Royal Family was doing this partly to build goodwill with Bofeng. After all, Titled Douluo with a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring were few and far between.

There was less than half a shichen left before the store officially opened.

Outside, guests drawn by its reputation had crowded together. Those who could settle down in Heaven Dou City generally did not lack money.

At this critical final moment, nothing could go wrong. Thus, Bofeng and Xiao Bai carefully inspected every corner to make sure there were no oversights. After all, first impressions were important.

The day before yesterday, Nannan's Spirit Awakening had caused trouble and attracted the attention of Chrysanthemum Douluo from Spirit Hall.

Therefore, Nannan had been specifically arranged to stay on the second floor today, in case someone launched a sudden attack.

Commonly known as: stealing the base.

Inside the main hall, Bofeng was busily working when an attendant suddenly came to report.

"Boss, someone from the Royal Family has come to offer congratulations. They have already arrived."

"So soon?" Bofeng exclaimed.

"Who is it?"

The attendant replied, "His Highness the Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe."

"Her?" Bofeng froze.

For His Highness the Crown Prince to personally come offer congratulations, it seemed the Royal Family thought very highly of this.

Although Bofeng knew the Crown Prince's true identity, times had changed. She had come to congratulate the shop on its opening, and in the name of the Royal Family no less. Naturally, Bofeng had to give her a warm welcome.

"Where is she?"

"His Highness the Crown Prince is waiting in the Waiting Hall."

Bofeng nodded and headed toward the Waiting Hall under the attendant's guidance.

At the same time, two people were acting suspiciously outside the bustling shop.

"Chrysanthemum, what kind of rotten idea is this?" Ghostly asked unhappily.

Ghostly's name as a Titled Douluo was Ghostly, and his title was Ghost.

With his solitary nature, Ghostly had always been a man of few words, aside from when he was with his only friend, Yue Guan.

It was said that no one had ever seen his true face...

At that moment, Ghostly and Yue Guan were mingling among the crowd, planning to sneak inside this way...

Yue Guan and Ghostly wore cloaks and held flyers, pointing at one of the products printed on them.

His eyes gleamed as he said excitedly, "Old Ghost, you have no idea. This stuff can make my skin softer, smoother, and more radiant!"

Ghostly said, "..."

"Don't forget the task His Holiness assigned us."

Yue Guan continued, completely absorbed in himself. "You have no idea. Yesterday, the spies from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect reported that Bofeng's makeup techniques completely transformed Ning Fengzhi's daughter. I just wonder what those so-called cosmetics would do to my face..."

Watching Yue Guan remain so engrossed, Ghostly's face was covered in black lines.

Sometimes, a martial spirit really could change a person's personality.

Wait?

Ghostly came to his senses and asked, "Chrysanthemum, what did you just say? Where did Bofeng go?"

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect! What about it?"

Yue Guan and Ghostly looked at each other...

"..."

"..."

"I have a feeling today's operation will fall through," Ghostly said. "Did the spies learn what exactly Ning Fengzhi and Bofeng discussed?"

Yue Guan recalled, "You know the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is heavily guarded to begin with, and the man we planted there is only an outer sect disciple. Therefore, he only learned that Bofeng had formed a partnership with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Ghostly said, "Ning Fengzhi is no simple man. Since Bofeng persuaded him to cooperate, I believe Ning Fengzhi will certainly come to offer congratulations at today's ceremony as well. Let's go. We can settle this another day."

Squeezed within the crowd, this was the kind of crowded place Ghostly hated most if not for the Pope's orders.

"Don't leave, Old Ghost. There might be some unexpected development. Besides, if we miss this chance, there won't be another. The cosmetics being sold this time are all from the first batch. Today, I have to buy some!"

Two-thirds of the people standing around them were women, all dressed extravagantly, especially after hearing that new cosmetics were available.

They had come to line up early in the morning in hopes of gaining the right to use the first batch.

Since only the first shipment had arrived and the rest was still being transported, there were only a thousand units in this batch.

Things were precious when scarce...

"Aren't you afraid Bofeng will notice you? Don't forget, he has seen you before. And Ning Fengzhi will definitely come. If either Bone Douluo or Sword Douluo accompanies him, how will you complete the mission?" Ghost Douluo asked.

"But..."

Yue Guan gritted his teeth, his gaze firm. "We won't carry out the mission this time. Why don't you go back first? Once I buy the cosmetics, I'll return and meet up with you. We'll discuss it again later."

"You..." Ghostly was speechless. He then sighed. "Fine..."

"This time, I'll go in with you. Whenever Ning Fengzhi goes out, one of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's two Titled Douluo will definitely accompany him. Once we spot that little girl, you hold them off while I take the girl away. If we succeed, we'll meet at Spirit Hall."

Waiting Hall.

Xue Qinghe sipped fragrant tea. He had accepted Xue Ye's order to personally come offer congratulations, demonstrating the Royal Family's attitude toward Bofeng.

As the emperor's sole Heir, Xue Qinghe was deeply trusted by Xue Ye. That was why he had been sent here, with the belief that he would handle the matter well.

Bofeng smiled. "It is a great honor for me that His Highness the Crown Prince has come in person. If there is anything lacking in my hospitality, I hope Your Highness will not take offense."

Xue Qinghe rose to his feet and smiled faintly. "Boss Bofeng is too kind. Xue Beng was rude the other day. This time, Father sent me here specifically to congratulate Boss Bofeng on the opening."

"Then I thank His Majesty. Your Highness, let us head to the main hall. There is less than half a shichen before my humble shop opens," Bofeng invited.

"Mm." Xue Qinghe nodded.

"Big Brother!"

Bofeng looked toward the girl behind Xue Qinghe. She wore a golden palace gown, her long hair was golden, and her features were lovely.

"Your Highness, who is this?" Bofeng asked.

Xue Qinghe smiled and shook his head. "Please forgive the embarrassment, Boss Bofeng. This is my younger sister, Xue Ke, Father's most beloved daughter. When she saw that I was coming out, she insisted on following me. There was nothing I could do."