A Special Invitation

"Uncle She, from now on, without my permission, no one is allowed to hurt him."

The person outside the door froze for a moment before nodding in acknowledgment.

That night, Bofeng returned to the store and went back to his room.

Lying on the bed alone, he could not help recalling everything that had just happened.

She had already developed a strong interest in Bofeng. What was he supposed to do? He had intended to stay out of it, yet he had inadvertently been swept into this tide.

What next...

Forget it!

Sleep!!!

Nothing happened that night...

The morning sun was bright. The store was as bustling as ever today, drawing in many customers, including quite a few who had come from the Star Luo Empire.

Xiaobai had already begun preparing to expand the business. She was discussing with Purple Pearl when they should open stores throughout the Heaven Dou Empire, and eventually across the entire Douluo Continent.

"Ah..."

Bofeng yawned as he came downstairs. He had drunk too much last night, and since it had been his first time drinking, it was only natural that his head felt dizzy when he woke up.

"Brother Feng, you're up."

"Wait, something's not right?"

Xiaobai sniffed carefully. "Why do you smell so strongly of alcohol? You're still so young, yet you're already drinking? Be careful, or I'll tell the High Priest and have her give you a proper talking-to."

Bofeng hurriedly said, "Don't, Sister Xiaobai."

"Last night was a special situation. That Crown Prince just wouldn't let me go, so I had no choice. If you tell Mom, she'll lecture me to death."

"How did last night go?" Xiaobai asked.

"How did it go?"

Bofeng raised an eyebrow and shook his head. "Nothing much. That Crown Prince isn't a simple person. He even wanted me to assist him. Heh..."

"You... didn't agree, did you?"

Bofeng burst out laughing. "Do I seem like that kind of person? Spirit Hall and us are like fire and water. Do you think I'd agree?"

"Unless our two sides reconcile, there will never be any possibility of that. But that's impossible. We reached the point of no return long ago. Reconcile?"

"Mom definitely wouldn't agree. And Sister Xiaobai, as the King of Demon Soul Great White Sharks, you were at the forefront when Spirit Hall invaded us back then. Would you agree?"

Xiaobai decisively shook her head. That battle had been the most thrilling and devastating war since the founding of Sea God Island.

Although they had killed two of the enemy's Titled Douluo, Sea God Island had also suffered grievous losses as a result, especially the Demon Soul Great White Shark clan.

"Oh, right. There's something for you. Someone delivered it this morning."

Bofeng: "..."

Could it be another melodramatic banquet? Ever since coming to Heaven Dou City, he had not had a single moment of peace.

"An invitation?" Bofeng was slightly surprised as he held the invitation in his hand.

Bofeng glanced at it, then shook his head and put it away.

"Sister Xiaobai, I'm heading out. I'll be back tonight."

Xiaobai nodded. Another major deal was about to arrive—how could she not be excited?

Ever since coming to the continent, Xiaobai had discovered that having money really was different.

Holding the invitation, Bofeng headed toward the enormous building not far away.

"Stop! Unauthorized people are not allowed inside."

Two men dressed in lavish clothing stood guard at the entrance. This was the most important and most magnificent place in the Heaven Dou Empire. Rather than calling it a place, it was better described as an academy that every noble dreamed of attending.

Bofeng understood their duty and handed the invitation to one of them.

The man took the invitation, and his expression changed.

"Are you Boss Bofeng from the Department Store?"

Since the Department Store had opened yesterday, its momentum had been unmatched for a time.

With the imperial family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect backing it, no one dared set their sights on it.

Moreover, the quality of the goods inside was guaranteed, though they were somewhat expensive.

Transporting them from Sea God Island to Vast Sea City, then from Vast Sea City to Heaven Dou City, cost a great deal in shipping fees alone.

In this place where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold, most of the people living here could afford it.

Seeing that the visitor was Bofeng, Boss Bofeng, the guard immediately said, "Please forgive my earlier rudeness, Boss Bofeng."

Bofeng smiled. "It's fine. Where is your madam? Didn't she want to discuss the matter of supplying goods?"

The guard did not dare be careless and hurriedly invited Bofeng inside.

The interior was decorated in an exceedingly extravagant style, with every corner exuding an air of nobility.

Led by the guard, Bofeng arrived at a large private room.

"Please wait a moment. Our madam will be here shortly."

Bofeng nodded and casually took a seat, waiting patiently. He was about to make his first contact with someone from the Clear Sky Sect. How could he not be excited?

Sipping the fragrant tea in his cup, Bofeng remained as calm as still water.

Creak—

The door slowly opened, and three people entered.

At the front was a beautiful married woman around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. Her silver court dress displayed an air of nobility, while her clear eyes seemed capable of seeing through everything in the world. Her bearing alone was enough to rival his mother's.

Two exquisitely featured young girls dressed in purple followed behind her.

The beautiful woman said in surprise, "Are you Boss Bofeng?"

She was surprised. This Boss Bofeng was far too young, looking only seventeen or eighteen at most.

What kind of charm did he possess to be valued by both the imperial family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?

After offering a salute, Bofeng smiled. "You must be the owner here, Madam Yue?"

Madam Yue nodded. "That's right."

Madam Yue then waved her hand, and the two young girls behind her slowly withdrew.

Madam Yue gestured for Bofeng to sit. The two sat facing each other.

"I never expected that I had only sent the invitation this morning, yet Boss Bofeng would come personally so soon."

Bofeng said helplessly, "My store isn't far from here, and I happened to have nothing to do today, so I came in person. Besides, since Madam Yue personally sent the invitation, I couldn't neglect it, could I?"

Madam Yue covered her mouth and smiled. "Then I'll get straight to the point. I looked at the cosmetics Xue Ke gave me yesterday. They're quite good. I plan to establish a cosmetics course at Moonlight Pavilion. Boss Bofeng, you also know that this is the Heaven Dou Imperial Court Etiquette Academy, specializing in teaching etiquette to the children of nobles. Therefore, I would like to formally reach an agreement with you. Every month, you will provide Moonlight Pavilion with a fixed supply of cosmetics. As for the price, Boss Bofeng, you may decide it."

Bofeng nodded readily. "No problem. It would be my honor to work with Moonlight Pavilion."

"As for the price..."

Moonlight Pavilion was not short of money, and Bofeng had no intention of charging them.

Bofeng smiled faintly. "I won't take a single coin. However, I have one request."

Madam Yue paused. This was a major deal. No one would be foolish enough to refuse money. Could he have some other purpose?

She asked tentatively, "Please speak, Boss Bofeng. As long as Moonlight Pavilion has it, we will certainly handle it properly for you."

"Can you tell me about the Clear Sky Sect's current situation?"

The moment he finished speaking, Tang Yuehua rose from her seat, her lovely face immediately turning tense.

Not many people knew of her identity as a disciple of the Clear Sky Sect, so how had this Boss Bofeng learned of it?

Seeing Tang Yuehua's expression, Bofeng could understand.

"Don't be nervous, because..."

"We're family."

As he spoke, Bofeng spread open his left hand. The instant the Clear Sky Hammer appeared, Tang Yuehua froze completely.

"You... whose child are you?"