On such a bustling day in Xiaohu City, Xuanhua Spiritual Incense Shop naturally opened early and hung a welcoming sign outside the door, offering not only discounts but also doubling the limited supply of spiritual incense. Yet, even so, by noon, the limited-stock spiritual incense had all sold out. Still, customers drawn by the shop's reputation continued to stream in. Hu Tu and Muyang were busy all morning until the crowd thinned out at the beginning of the afternoon, finally giving them a chance to catch their breath and tally the accounts.

After seeing off a customer, Hu Tu turned to find the shop less crowded and not in immediate need of his attention, so he leaned against the doorway to rest for a moment. He watched the lively scene on the street and the passing customers with a hint of envy in his eyes. "What's this? You want to go out and enjoy yourself too?" Suddenly, Yuan Ming's voice startled Hu Tu. "How could I neglect the shop at its busiest?" Hu Tu quickly waved his hands in dismissal.

"Heh, you and Muyang have been working hard day in and day out. With the city's grand event underway, it's only right to give you some time off. For the next two days, you two can take turns managing the shop in the afternoon, leaving just one person on duty. I'll also give you your monthly wages in advance. Go and buy whatever you wish," Yuan Ming said. Hu Tu's face lit up with joy, and he bowed in thanks, but then his expression turned to worry as he whispered, "Boss, I've heard from customers that Changchun Temple has sent a Core Formation elder to hunt down Pu Zhengqing."

Having dealt with cultivators in the shop over the years, Hu Tu had heard about Yuan Ming's feud with Changchun Temple. Now, with a Core Formation cultivator from Changchun Temple in Xiaohu City, he couldn't help but worry for Yuan Ming. "You needn't worry about this matter. No one in the city knows I'm the hidden owner of Xuanhua Spiritual Incense Shop, and Changchun Temple won't trace anything back to you," Yuan Ming reassured him. "Boss, you misunderstand. I'm concerned for your safety," Hu Tu quickly professed his loyalty. His current status and even his first steps on the path of immortality were all thanks to Yuan Ming's support. Only if Yuan Ming was well would he be well. "I have it under control. Just keep the shop running smoothly; that's a great help to me," Yuan Ming nodded. After giving Hu Tu a few more instructions, he left the shop.