"Oh, look how happy you are; your smile is practically lopsided. Come on, tell me, what’s going on?" Chu Feng’s formerly furrowed brow also relaxed a bit.

Gazing at Li Shishi, the beauty, he felt his mood lighten considerably.

"These past few days, Master has been worrying about advertising issues. Shishi has seen it and was also very anxious. Today, I specifically went back to my old profession and recruited a few intelligence members in Baihu City."

Li Shishi’s intelligence network was already sprawling across the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country.

As for the other three Heavenly Countries, it is far behind by comparison.

After all, some things are beyond one’s reach.

Furthermore, the time she has spent building her intelligence network hasn’t been very long. It’s only been a few years.

Coming to Baihu City this time, she must have had the idea to make her intelligence network denser and deeper.

She went out early in the morning, and no wonder she’s only returning now.

"Master must know of the Alchemy Venerate Academy in Baihu City, the highest-level Elixir Medicine Academy in Divine Baihu Kingdom, specialized in cultivating alchemy talents."

Chu Feng had indeed heard the great name of the Alchemy Venerate Academy.

Initially, it was established by three great Alchemy Venerate bigwigs of the Divine Baihu Kingdom.

After countless years of development, the influence of the Alchemy Venerate Academy has become extremely formidable. Its teaching strength, the number and quality of its students, are all the best in the Divine Martial Continent.

So far, no other Elixir Medicine Academy in any Heavenly Country can rival the Alchemy Venerate Academy of the Divine Baihu Kingdom.

Even the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country sends a batch of excellent alchemy talents every year to study at the Alchemy Venerate Academy in the Divine Baihu Kingdom as exchange students.

But what does the opening of Chu Feng’s Longevity Hall have to do with the Alchemy Venerate Academy?

The teachers and students of the Alchemy Venerate Academy are all Alchemists. Would they really come to the Longevity Hall to purchase elixirs?

The likelihood of that happening is extremely low.

Nearly all Alchemists prefer to consume elixirs that they have crafted themselves.

There are three benefits to this practice: confidence in what one consumes, saving a significant amount of money, and improving one’s practical skills.

Purchasing a ready-made elixir would certainly be much more expensive than buying the materials and making it oneself.

"The Alchemy Venerate Academy has a grand event tomorrow. It’s held only once every three years, initiated by the academy and hosted by the student union, where all students above the rank of Fourth-grade Alchemist can participate. I’ve heard that the venue is set outside the Imperial Palace of Baihu City. I think there will definitely be a sea of spectators at that time."

"If we sponsor a sum of Silver, we will get the opportunity to advertise."

After listening to Li Shish’s words, Chu Feng’s eyes lit up and his worried expression completely disappeared.

This is an excellent opportunity.

With the right approach, it could make Longevity Hall famous overnight, turning it into an Elixir Medicine Shop known to everyone in the Divine Baihu Kingdom.

"How much is the sponsorship fee? And who do we need to talk to about this?"

Chu Feng asked.

"The sponsorship fee shouldn’t be too much. I’ve inquired a little bit and found it mainly covers the clothing for the event, the materials needed for the alchemy competition, and some of the competition prizes. As for the discussion, it’s quite simple."

"The academy won’t pay for the event and relies entirely on sponsors. We just need to register our name at the Alchemy Venerate Academy’s Business Department, and after the sponsored materials are arranged, we’ll secure the advertising rights."

Li Shish had already enquired about all the details.

Since all the participants are just students, the sponsorship fee should not amount to much.

"Alright, you’ll take full responsibility for this matter. First go and sign up, draw up a contract, and we will supply the attire. We can write ’Longevity Hall’ in vermilion paint on them, and the same goes for hats and other items. Just make use of any opportunity to promote. Also, create some promotion boards to have people hold them up at the competition venue."

"The ones holding the boards must be young and beautiful girls."

Chu Feng expressed some of his ideas.

Li Shishi would handle the specific operations. All expenses and the costs of medicinal materials would be borne by Chu Feng.

Li Shishi left promptly, bustling with activity to take care of the matter. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

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Chu Feng, thinking about the grand opening the next day, hurriedly concocted over a dozen batches of elixirs. With the recent rampant signs of demon activity in various places, Chu Feng purposely produced extra batches of high-quality Detoxification Pills.

One of the most formidable attacks by demons involved poisons, such as Corpse Poison and the like.

Ordinary Detoxification Pills simply couldn’t handle that.

A day flashed by in the blink of an eye. Chu Feng deliberately donned a brand-new Alchemy Master Robe and stood outside the storefront early.

The newly made signboard was covered with red silk.

This time, without any high-ranking officials to promote Longevity Hall, Chu Feng could only unveil the red silk himself.

Although Chu Feng did some advertising, the effect was not as good as expected. So far, not too many people had gathered outside the shopfront. Moreover, most of them were passersby, there just to watch the excitement.

No choice, the beginning is always the hardest.

Longevity Hall was extremely popular in Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country. But in this new market, everything started from scratch.

Now it’s quiet and slow, which is understandable.

The gongs and drums were loud, and the lion dances and dragon parades were energetically performed in front of the shop.

"The auspicious time has arrived!"

Beixie National Master shouted at the top of his lungs.

Chu Feng immediately pulled the red cord, tearing away the red silk on the signboard, revealing a plaque with gold lettering on a black background.

The branch of Longevity Hall, the five golden characters particularly eye-catching.

"Respected guests, today is the grand opening day of our Longevity Hall branch. Therefore, all elixirs are at a 15% discount. Quality guaranteed, if the effects are unsatisfactory, you don’t need to pay."

Li Shishi was dressed exceptionally beautiful today, draped in a white fox fur short coat and wearing a skirt underneath.

She appeared especially charming.

"Mistress, remember your words, if the effects are unsatisfactory, we don’t need to pay!" one of the customers clearly seemed skeptical. His gaze towards Li Shishi was direct and fixed.

A beautiful woman, regardless of where she is, is always warmly sought after.

"I’m not the mistress, just a counter manager!" Li Shishi’s pretty face blushed slightly as she secretly glanced at Chu Feng.

Gradually, customers started to enter the store, but they were just looking around.

Occasionally, one or two would inquire about the prices, and upon hearing that they were more than double the prices of other Elixir Medicine Shops, they would immediately shake their heads and leave.

So far, it was only the paid shills, brought in by Chu Feng, who were buying the elixirs.

As for real customers, they were very shrewd and were scared off by Longevity Hall’s high prices.

No matter how convincingly or enthusiastically these shills performed, few were willing to open their wallets to pay high prices for elixirs.

On the other hand, the business at the medicine material counter was quite good.

Because the quality of the medicinal materials was visible, and the prices were somewhat lower than other pharmacies, they were in high demand.

"Where is Li Shishi?" Just then, two young men dressed in Alchemy Venerate Academy student uniforms, arrogant in expression and tone, walked into the store.