The Second Elder of the Tang Family possesses Foundation Establishment Peak Cultivation and usually doesn’t attend such gatherings, yet the Fu Family has managed to invite him:

"It seems the Fu Family has latched onto the high branch of the Tang Family!"

That’s why they took over this shop.

The Second Elder Tang stood firm, then sidestepped.

At this moment.

A peculiar medicinal fragrance wafted through the Fu Family shop.

Soon, the sound of footsteps could be heard.

The crowd hurriedly said:

"She’s coming out, Madam Fu is coming out."

The crowd looked up.

Amidst the swirling white mist, Liuu Meizhen appeared gracefully.

Clad in a moon-white celestial robe, spirit patterns seemed to flicker on the garment, with colors flowing like a river of stars between the attire. A Purple Crystal Spirit Belt wrapped around her waist swayed in the wind, emitting a subtle Spiritual Qi fluctuation.

She moved with light steps, as if walking on air, each step seeming to tread on a Spirit Cloud. Her brows, like freshly sprouted Spirit Willows, were slender and curved, with an air of immortal elegance. A slight lift of her brow exuded countless charms, yet bore a transcendent coldness beyond the mortal realm.

"Is this Madam Fu?"

Incomparable in beauty.

She also carried an aura of authority, regal and forbidding, only to be admired from afar.

The crowd clucked in admiration:

"Truly, the Patriarch Fu is blessed with fortune."

"Indeed."

The crowd felt a wave of envy.

Liuu Meizhen stood at the stage, yet didn’t speak. She offered a salute towards the east, leaving everyone puzzled.

Then they saw Cao Xiang’er riding the wind, approaching gracefully.

Riding the wind.

Only a Great Cultivator of the Purple Mansion could achieve such.

It wasn’t just the sight that was surprising; what was unexpected was the attire Cao Xiang’er was wearing.

It was that of a Governor of the World Suppression Bureau.

"Gulp!"

Jin Xiaoliu was utterly shocked.

The Fu Family not only associated with the Tang Family but also managed to invite Cao Xiang’er to grace their opening day.

This...

What kind of background does the Fu Family have?!

By the time Jin Xiaoliu came to himself.

Liuu Meizhen had already spoken the opening words, and the red cloth on the signboard had been lifted, revealing the five characters of the Fu Family’s Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion:

"This..."

The Fu Family is also selling general merchandise!

Right next door to their Jin Family.

Aren’t they setting up a rivalry with the Jin Family?

Jin Xiaoliu lost his mood for spectating, quickly squeezing through the crowd and running back to his own shop.

Shopkeeper Jin’s expression wasn’t good either.

Because even though West Street was crowded with people.

Not one came to make a purchase; they all went next door to see the excitement:

"The Fu Family, without a word, attracted attention so well."

Though Shopkeeper Jin was curious.

But with his status, how could he attend to celebrate the Fu Family?

He fumed silently at the counter.

When he saw Jin Xiaoliu dash back, the tension on his face immediately eased, becoming light-hearted:

"Sixth, what’s got you so worked up with sweat? It’s not like a Sect from the Land of the Far West is invading, why panic?"

Seeing this.

Jin Xiaoliu felt slightly reassured.

Their Jin Family’s Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion is a century-old establishment, surely not to be overshadowed by the Fu Family, though still worriedly said:

"Shopkeeper, the Fu Family’s opening, not only invited the Second Elder of the Tang Family but also the newly promoted Lord Cao of the World Suppression Bureau. The Fu Family... The Fu Family seems to have a significant backing!"

What?!

Shopkeeper Jin could no longer remain calm.

The World Suppression Bureau represents the Court, yet they could invite Cao Xiang’er — this was beyond his expectations.

Shopkeeper Jin staggered.

Appeared outside the shop.

At this moment.

He saw Cao Xiang’er speaking with Liuu Meizhen:

"Did the Fu Family truly invite Cao Xiang’er?!"

The Fu Family has found a powerful patron.

Unless one is blind, who would dare intentionally to provoke the Fu Family?

Moreover.

Cultivators would feel more assured purchasing spiritual materials from the Fu Family’s shop.

Shopkeeper Jin began to feel something ominous, expecting the new Fu Family to be easy to handle after the Tang Family left, but now it seems they are a tough opponent.

Just then.

After Liuu Meizhen bid farewell to Cao Xiang’er and the Second Elder Tang.

She waved her sleeve.

A flash of black light appeared.

Then dozens of Puppet Beasts appeared on the stage.

Each Puppet Beast held a treasure box, with rare Tier Two Demon Beast spiritual materials placed atop each.

Upon seeing this.

Shopkeeper Jin staggered:

"Puppet Beasts?! The Fu Family has actually crafted Puppet Beasts!"

The Puppetry Technique had long been lost.

How did the Fu Family discover this inheritance?

With Puppet Beasts as a gimmick.

The Fu Family shop needn’t worry about customer traffic; no wonder there was no publicity before the opening.

Turns out, they had an ace up their sleeve!

As expected.

Once the Puppet Beasts appeared.

Cultivators about to leave immediately grew interested, rushing forward to see the long-lost Puppet Beasts, naturally buying one or two items along the way.

The Fu Family’s Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion opened at its peak.

The crowd continued to surge daily, with many from other regions coming upon hearing the news, eager to inquire about the Puppetry Technique.

This allowed the Fu Family to interact with other forces.

Opening up many business opportunities.

Of course.

That’s a story for another day.

...

On opening day.

At the Luck Inn on East Street.

Gongsun Clan Leader sat in room number A, with two clan members at the Peak of Qi Cultivation standing before him, another seated below, seemingly newly established at the Foundation Establishment.

The two Qi Cultivation Peak clan members wished they could bury their heads in their chests:

"Patriarch, we apologize for our incompetence, wasting three Foundation Establishment Pills from the clan, disgracing your trust!"