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266: Prince Xuexing's WisdomThe medicinal herbs that Dugu Bo brought out this time were worth a total of one million gold soul coins. However, some merchants raised the price a lot in order to snatch the right to buy the medicinal herbs.

In the end, he obtained 1.3 million gold soul coins, and after deducting all costs, the net profit was 1.03 million.

Most medicinal herbs are free for Dugu Bo. Every time he harvests herbs, he leaves seeds behind, repeating the process over and over again.

Without medicinal herbs, many merchants who failed to grab medicinal herbs left in disappointment, and the shop became much quieter.

After a while, a group of people rushed into the shop, led by Prince Xuexing and Avalanche.

Douluo Continent is not like Blue Star. There is no so-called ribbon-cutting ceremony for opening a store. Only people with very good relationships will come to support the store on the first day of opening.

The relationship between Xue Xing and Dugu Bo is not that good. If it weren't for the personal relationship, Dugu Bo would never associate with him.

"Mr. Dugu, it seems that I am late." Xue Xing said apologetically.

"I am Xue Beng, a junior, nice to meet you, Senior Dugu." Xue Beng hurriedly saluted.

If he wants to take the top position, he can only rely on Dugu Bo's support to compete with Xue Qinghe. Xue Xing should not be late for such an important occasion today.

Before setting off, he gave instructions on many matters concerning the avalanche, which delayed him for a long time.

"Your Highness, you are not late, but the medicinal herbs here are sold out. If you want to order some, you can only wait until tomorrow." Dugu Bo said lightly while lying in the rocking chair.

Xue Xing's eyes turned, and he continued, "Mr. Dugu has misunderstood. I heard that the Dugu clan once made its fortune by selling medicinal materials. Now that Mr. Dugu has returned to his original business, I will definitely show my appreciation."

As he said this, he winked at Avalanche.

Xue Beng understood and quickly presented the Golden Soul Card that he had prepared in advance to Dugu Bo respectfully, "Senior Dugu has helped me and my uncle many times. Please accept this small gift."

Dugu Bo glanced at him casually.

This is a red gold soul card, worth at least one million. Xue Xing can't have so much money by himself, and it is likely that Xue Ye gave the money to the other party to win him over.

This money is enough to cover the revenue from the first day of opening.

You know, Dugu Bo had made sufficient preparations for today's opening. Moreover, many merchants had already bought the necessary medicinal materials on the first day, and the daily income of the store might not be half of today's.

Xue Xing took out so much money in one go, which can be said to be "full of sincerity".

Dugu Bo snorted, "Your Highness, no merit, no reward. You should take the money back."

For a strong man like Dugu Bo, paying him to do something is the worst option. Xue Xing certainly knows this.

The only things that Title Douluo valued were spirit bones and natural treasures that could help them break through. Both were in stock in the royal treasury.

But Xue Xing is not the emperor and cannot decide the direction of the treasury money. Besides, Dugu Bo has not explicitly stated that he wants to join the Tiandou royal family. It is too early to take it out now.

"Mr. Dugu is right. I was rude. It just so happens that the medicinal materials in my house have been used up. How about this? This money can be regarded as the payment for the medicinal materials I ordered from you. In the future, when Mr. Dugu is free, you can send someone to deliver the medicinal materials to my house. How about that?" Xue Xing suggested.

Dugu Bo did not refuse.

Before this, Qi Tian had already explained that if someone offered him money, he would accept it, but the prerequisite was that he couldn't take it for free, so as not to owe anyone a favor.

After the peak period of the first day of the herbal medicine shop, subsequent income will inevitably drop a lot, and the herbs will not be so easy to sell out.

Since Xue Xing is willing to cover the cost, just send the extra herbs to him.

"Yanyan, take it."

Dugu Yan did as he was told.

Xue Beng bent down and handed the Golden Soul Card to the other party.

Dugu Yan had never seen so much money before, and her eyes never left the Golden Soul Card.

"Haha, as long as my niece Dugu likes it." Xue Xing bowed in the direction of Dugu Bo and said, "Mr. Dugu, I still have official business to attend to, so I'll take my leave first."

"Yanyan, please see His Royal Highness off."

…

At Xuexing Mansion.

"Royal Family, do I really have a chance to improve?" Avalanche asked with a worried look on his face.

The one million gold soul coins were indeed given to him by Xue Ye to win over Dugu Bo. But this was an investment with little return. Xue Ye, on behalf of the royal family, would only bear half of the cost, and the other half would be deducted from Xue Beng's monthly salary.

Five hundred thousand gold soul coins were enough for his annual salary. If there was no return, Xue Beng would have to tighten his belt for the next year.

Xue Xing drank tea leisurely, "Beng'er, I have told you many times not to be anxious. This is a long-term investment. Besides, your elder brother is now in his prime. If you compete with him now, you will only fail miserably."

"But uncle, I just can't wait any longer." Xue Beng muttered.

Xue Xing put down the teacup and glared at him fiercely, "Beng'er, if you want to die, I won't stop you, but don't let me get involved."

"Nephew Qinghe went to Wuhun City. The strength shown by Wuhun Palace this time has deeply hurt my brother and the ministers in the court. At this time, the whole empire is united in facing the outside world. Who has the time to care about the dispute between the legitimate heir and the illegitimate heir?"

Changing the subject, Xue Xing's face showed a hint of a smile, "Beng'er, there is a better way for you to get Mr. Dugu's support."

Xue Beng was overjoyed, and waited respectfully in front of Xue Xing, "My nephew is stupid, please give me some advice, uncle."

Xue Xing continued to drink her tea and was not in a hurry to express her thoughts.

If the Tiandou Empire wants to become stronger and richer, then choosing Xue Qinghe as the successor to the royal family is undoubtedly the wisest choice. On the other hand, Xue Beng is often too extreme and even at a loss when dealing with things.

If such a person becomes emperor, given the decentralized power of the empire, it is still unknown whether he can control those kingdoms and principalities.

At the beginning, Xue Xing was a supporter of Xue Qinghe.

But later, when Xue Qinghe attacked the second and third princes, he did not let him participate. He also proposed to Xue Ye to cut the monthly salary of the royal family. This fundamentally touched his interests, so he had no choice but to support Xue Aeng.

Xue Xing's idea was very simple. No matter what Xue Beng's ability was, as long as he could become the emperor, then he, as the emperor's uncle, could at least receive the highest monthly salary of the royal family and spend his old age in peace.

If it were Xue Qinghe, his life would be difficult in the future once the monthly salary from the royal family was completely stopped.

After a moment of silence, he said, "Beng'er, Mr. Dugu's granddaughter Dugu Yan, I remember that you and she are alumni of the academy. Today, she has inadvertently revealed her desire for money."

"If you can spend some money on her, it is not impossible for you to get married." (End of this chapter)