My Beloved

At dusk, after seeing off the last batch of customers, all the clerks collapsed to the floor.

They were utterly exhausted. There had simply been too many people, leaving them without even a moment to eat. Every item they had brought had sold out, earning them more than thirty thousand Gold Soul Coins in total. Money was pouring in by the day; at this rate, Bofeng would become the continent's richest man within a few years.

Not long after the opening ceremony, Xue Qinghe had left with Xue Ke. He had many affairs to attend to and needed to return to handle them.

After finishing the day's work, Bofeng went to a room on the second floor.

Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo had not yet left. Aside from congratulating Bofeng on his grand opening, they had come today for another important matter.

"My sincerest apologies, Sect Master Ning. I kept you waiting for so long."

Bofeng pushed open the door and entered, apologizing.

Ning Fengzhi shook his head with a smile. "It's fine. What are your plans for the next step?"

Bofeng sat opposite him and Bone Douluo, took a sip of water, and said calmly, "Now that the store has opened as I wished, one of my worries has finally been settled."

"I've already drawn Spirit Hall's attention. I don't know when their people will come, but there has always been a rift between Spirit Hall and me. We may even become enemies in the future. I believe Sect Master Ning understands how Spirit Hall has developed over these years."

"Mm." Ning Fengzhi nodded. "Spirit Hall is growing at an alarming pace, and their ambitions go far beyond this. Rest assured, Brother Bofeng. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will fight alongside you to the very end."

"Then I thank you," Bofeng said.

"What do you plan to do next?" Ning Fengzhi asked.

"Next?" Countless thoughts ran through Bofeng's mind.

"I plan to focus on cultivation over the next few days and strive to reach Level Forty as soon as possible."

"Level Forty?" Ning Fengzhi was confused. "May I ask how old you are this year, Brother Bofeng?"

"Eleven," Bofeng answered calmly.

"..."

"..."

Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo both sucked in a sharp breath. At a height of six foot one, he claimed to be eleven years old? Who would believe that?

And he was about to reach the Soul Ancestor realm at eleven... this was simply too unbelievable.

As he spoke, Bofeng rose from his seat, and Soul Rings slowly rose beneath his feet.

Under the stunned gazes of the two men, one yellow and two purple Soul Rings formed his Soul Ring Configuration.

"This..." Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo were speechless for a time, unable to express their shock.

The instant Bofeng revealed his true Soul Rings, Xue Qinghe's delicate body trembled in the distant Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.

Six pairs of golden wings had actually appeared behind him. That resonance between their spirits had appeared again—what exactly was going on?

This was the Royal Family, where too many eyes watched. Xue Qinghe hurriedly withdrew his golden wings.

His gaze turned toward the source of that strange energy, and Xue Qinghe's eyes narrowed. Wasn't that the Department Store?

So it really was him.

According to the reports, his Spirit was a Trident, and he was an eleven-year-old Level Twenty-Eight Soul Grandmaster.

Yet his strength was far beyond that now. Who exactly was he?

It seemed he needed to get closer to him and uncover his background as soon as possible.

After seeing off Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo, the store officially closed for the day.

The past few days had been comfortable. The Department Store was making money by the day, bringing in at least ten thousand Gold Soul Coins every day. Bofeng planned to open branch stores throughout the continent and earn even more Gold Soul Coins.

Today was no different from usual. Bofeng sat in his office, enjoying this hard-won leisurely life.

Back on Sea God Island, he had fought practically every day.

One moment, he was undergoing the Seven Sacred Pillars' trials; the next, he was being attacked by a group of Demon Soul Great White Sharks. Finally, he had tempered himself beneath the Sea God's Light.

Now that he had some free time, Bofeng felt somewhat unaccustomed to it.

"Knock, knock, knock..."

At that moment, Xiao Bai came in.

"Brother Feng, there's a letter for you."

"A letter?"

Bofeng accepted it in confusion. He had only just established himself in Heaven Dou City. Could something have happened again?

As he read the letter, Bofeng's expression turned solemn. After a long while, he set it down on the table.

Seeing that something was wrong with his expression, Xiao Bai hurriedly asked, "Brother Feng, what's wrong? You don't look well."

"Xue Qinghe invited me to dinner," Bofeng said calmly.

"Dinner?" Xiao Bai asked in confusion. "You mentioned before that this Xue Qinghe isn't simple. Who exactly is he?"

Faced with Xiao Bai's question, Bofeng shook his head. "She is anything but simple. When my Sea God Spirit awakened, my Innate Full Spirit Power was Level Twenty."

"And she also has Innate Full Spirit Power Level Twenty, along with a God-level Spirit."

"Sister Bai, think carefully. Do you remember the Peerless Douluo with the Six-winged Angel Spirit who fought Mother back then?"

Xiao Bai pondered for a moment. "Could she be that person's descendant?"

"Mm." Bofeng nodded calmly. "The continent's situation is worse than we imagined. It appears peaceful on the surface, but undercurrents are surging beneath."

That night, Bofeng went alone to the agreed-upon location. He intended to meet her.

It was located on the eastern side of Heaven Dou City. This restaurant was somewhat famous within the city.

Bofeng arrived at the place they had agreed upon.

"Knock, knock, knock..."

"Come in..."

Xue Qinghe's voice sounded from the other side of the door.

Bofeng opened the door and entered, immediately putting on a smile. "Your Highness the Crown Prince."

"You're here. Please, sit." Xue Qinghe rose and offered him a seat.

Bofeng sat opposite Xue Qinghe and asked first, "May I ask what Your Highness wishes to see me about tonight, that you required me to come in person?"

Xue Qinghe smiled. "It's nothing much. I was simply bored today. I'm older than you..."

"Older than me?" Bofeng looked darkly at a certain part of Xue Qinghe...

"Cough, cough, cough..."

Xue Qinghe's face reddened, and he coughed. "That was my oversight. I meant that I'm older than you. How about calling me Brother Xue?"

Bofeng hurriedly said, "No, Your Highness is the Crown Prince, the future ruler of the Heaven Dou Empire. I cannot overstep my bounds. I think it's better to continue calling you Your Highness the Crown Prince. It sounds more cordial that way, doesn't it?"

"Fine." Seeing Bofeng's repeated insistence, Xue Qinghe said nothing further.

"Your Highness, what is the matter today?"

"Clap, clap..."

Xue Qinghe clapped his hands, and the door beside them slowly opened. Before long, the table before them was filled with delicacies.

"Where are you from, Brother Bofeng?" Xue Qinghe asked.

"I grew up by the sea and spent all year with the ocean, on an unknown deserted island," Bofeng said casually.

Xue Qinghe clearly did not believe that answer.

A Titled Douluo followed him, and he possessed a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring. Who was he trying to fool?

Xue Qinghe smiled faintly. "Brother Bofeng, then what brought you into the city this time?"

"My mother told me to find a wife. I left home without any money, so I started doing business in Heaven Dou City," Bofeng said, deliberately glancing at Xue Qinghe.

"Oh? Does Brother Bofeng have someone he loves?"