"The Black Shop in the City of Tiandou"

In the Douluo Continent lies the thriving city of Tiandou, the capital of the Tiandou Empire, named after its bustling trade activity.

A middle-aged man, dressed in opulent attire, stormed out of a shop, clearly displeased with the prices of the items. He had been searching for a "treasure chest" that cost ten million gold soul coins.

Meanwhile, Ye Xuan, the owner of the said black shop, bid him farewell with a forced smile. Once the customer was out of sight, Ye Xuan couldn't help but sigh. The black shop had been open for three days but hadn't managed to make a single sale.

Ye Xuan had entered the world of the Douluo Continent from the Blue Star and was connected to a "black shop system." His goal was to sell treasure chests and earn trading points for various items.

The issue was that, while the city of Tiandou was prosperous, the shop's location was off the beaten path, making it challenging to attract buyers. If he didn't manage to sell a treasure chest soon, he would be in trouble.

"A black shop? It's intriguing that someone chose that name for their business. Let's go inside and see what they have to offer." The person who spoke was dressed in elegant attire, had flawless skin, a sharp nose, and a beautiful face exuding nobility without arrogance. At first glance, one might mistake him for a young prince, and indeed, he was Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince of the Tiandou Empire.

Moved by curiosity, Xue Qinghe ventured into a remote street and stumbled upon the shop named the "Black Shop," piquing his interest. Despite his servant's warning about potential scams, Xue Qinghe smiled faintly and expressed his confidence. "You're showing loyalty by protecting me, but we're in the city of Tiandou. What danger could befall me?" With that, Xue Qinghe decided to enter the black shop.

At that moment, Ye Xuan, the shop owner, who had been sighing and feeling hungry, noticed new customers entering. He weakly raised his head and greeted them warmly, "Welcome, everyone. Are you interested in making a purchase?"

Xue Qinghe scrutinized Ye Xuan attentively and then shifted his gaze to the shelves behind the shop owner. On those shelves, treasure chests were stacked, emitting a varied array of light, including white, purple, black, red, gold, and violet gold. This display created an impressive ambiance within the shop.

However, beneath each treasure chest of different colors were displayed their respective prices. The white chest was priced at one hundred gold soul coins, the purple chest at a thousand, the black chest at ten thousand, the red chest at a hundred thousand, the gold chest at one million, and the violet chest required tens of millions of gold soul coins. Even for someone of Xue Qinghe's status, these prices seemed exorbitant, prompting him to sigh internally. No wonder it was called a "Black Shop."

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe responded with a light smile and turned his attention to the despondent Ye Xuan. With kindness, he inquired, "Owner, why are these chests so expensive here? You must know that in the Douluo Continent, common folks barely use copper soul coins. The purchasing power of gold soul coins remains astonishing, and the most affordable chest in your shop costs a hundred gold soul coins, which is a staggering sum for most people."

However, since this is an unusual shop, how can it be a place for common folks to spend their money?

Ye Xuan raised his head and observed Xue Qinghe attentively, revealing a hint of disdain in his eyes. At first glance, Xue Qinghe appeared to be a pampered young man who had never faced hardships.

When the shop first opened, Ye Xuan might have said something different, but now, feeling his empty stomach, he was willing to set aside his stubbornness for a simple meal. He immediately stood up, wearing a professional smile on his face, leaving Xue Qinghe momentarily surprised. Ye Xuan's expression changed astonishingly quickly.

"This young master proves to be quite astute. He immediately addressed the key aspects. He's much better than those fools who only care about the price and fail to understand the value of what they're getting," Ye Xuan expressed enthusiastically.

The corners of Xue Qinghe's mouth twisted. Why did he feel that the shop owner's words were so harsh?

"My shop specializes in selling various treasure chests, each with a unique selection of items. The white treasure chest is priced at just one hundred gold soul coins, which may not be suitable for a refined young master like yourself. The purple chest, on the other hand, sells for a thousand gold soul coins, but it may seem a bit outdated. While the black chest might not match your distinguished presence. However, I want to highlight the red chest, which is valued at a hundred thousand gold soul coins. The items contained in this chest are true gems: thousand-year-old soul bones, deity-granting rings, soul rings ranging from 10,000 to 90,000 years old, accessories that can upgrade existing soul rings to the astonishing age of 10,000 years, and conditions to advance a ninety-nineth level titled Douluo to one hundred, among others. When unlocked, the possibilities are endless. In comparison to all these rewards, the cost of a hundred thousand gold soul coins seems insignificant. I dare say that those who have purchased these treasure chests never regret their choice. Rather, they regret not having more money to acquire them all. What do you think? Are you excited? Would you like one?" Ye Xuan spoke with enthusiasm.

The people accompanying Xue Qinghe looked at Ye Xuan with disdain, believing that attempting to deceive their intelligent prince was futile. But to everyone's surprise, Xue Qinghe responded calmly, "Then, let's start with the black chest."

Ye Xuan couldn't have been happier. After three days of being open, a customer had finally decided to purchase one of the red treasure chests.

With a smile, Ye Xuan took a red chest from the shelf behind him and said, "It seems the young master is a person of great influence and wealth. Today, you will surely get what you desire in my humble shop. Let me point out that I am just a merchant, and..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Xue Qinghe calmly stated, "Let's begin with the black chest."

Ye Xuan's hand remained suspended in the air, his smile froze, and a stream of curses filled his mind.