Crossing the stars, I live-streamed my cultivation in kindergarten

Chapter 403 Building momentum
Finally, the doting merman king couldn't escape the hot pot restaurant manager's smooth-talking sales pitch. Under the watchful eye of Karel, after enjoying a delicious meal at the Sunshine Hot Pot Restaurant, he swaggered into the nearby Treasure Pavilion.

There was no attempt to conceal the noble identity of the mermaid king of the sea tribe.

While Sunshine Hot Pot Restaurant is booming, Treasure Pavilion is deserted.

After all, good wine needs no bush.

The hot pot has an amazing flavor.

Even with the suppression from local bullies, they couldn't resist the irresistible allure of this flavor.

Within a week of opening, the restaurant was packed, and reservations were often required in advance.

However, the Treasure Pavilion was not so lucky.

It's been a month since we opened, and apart from the occasional few orders from fans, we're still operating at a loss.

If it weren't for the fact that the two shops were paid by the Imperial Military Headquarters, with no rent, and the hot pot restaurant next door providing a steady income, they would have gone out of business long ago.

Under the curious gaze of passersby, the Mermaid King purchased a large number of treasures, including but not limited to food, array plates, pills, and low-level breathing techniques.

When it came time to pay, Karel, who had been silently listening to the product introductions from the VIP service staff while following behind the Mermaid King from the top floor to the first floor, finally spoke up.

Karel stated matter-of-factly, "He and I were together. I paid for it myself."

The female orc receiving the payment understood immediately.

She beckoned to another colleague who was free to come over and whispered a few words in the colleague's ear.

His colleague listened and nodded, quickly settling the bill for Karel.

The bill came out quickly.

First cashier: "Dear Black Gold Member, you purchased a total of blah blah blah... The original price of the bill is... The member discount price is..."

The Mermaid King swiped the terminal without blinking and paid the bill.

The payment amount was reduced by 70%.

Perez suddenly regretted buying so much.

Three-fold discount?

Will Xixi lose money?

If I had known, I wouldn't have bothered promoting the Treasure Pavilion; I would have chosen the first floor instead of the top floor.

Let him think of a way to increase Xixi's savings.

Meanwhile, the second cashier reported to Karel: "Recent customer, the items you purchased this time are..., the original price of the bill is..., your companion is our store's highest-level Black Gold member, who can enjoy a 30% member discount, so your total amount for this purchase is..."

Swipe!

The little devil in Karel's mind was already singing and dancing.

Great, 30% off! It has to be Karel!

Just now at the hot pot restaurant, I ate that delicious hot pot meal and it was like I earned back two months' worth of bonuses from the Shadow Guard leader!

This shopping spree has now perfectly earned back a year's worth of bonuses!
If I accompany the King ten or eight more times in the future, I'll earn back the bonus that was deducted from my position as a shadow guard!

Once he's earned back his bonus from the past ten years, he'll immediately resign from his part-time position as commander of the bodyguards! Resign!
Yes~
Now, Karel is completely unrecognizable from the man who was mentally criticizing the Mermaid King earlier.

After paying the bill, the Mermaid King and Karel, under the watchful eyes of passersby, prepared to head home with their bags full of belongings.

With his perspective broadened, Karel embarked on a journey to understand the inner thoughts of the crickets behind him. Despite possessing a spatial key and a spatial bracelet, his king insisted on carrying some goods in his hands, deliberately circling three bustling commercial streets before finally boarding the hovercar.

Is he afraid others won't see how much the mermaid king of the sea creatures bought from this little-known shop?

That's why they're described as master and servant.
At that moment, the Mermaid King glanced at Karel sitting behind him and couldn't help but silently criticize his subordinate in his heart.

He used his membership card at the hot pot restaurant and ate more than anyone else, even ordering three extra dishes. But how did Karel manage to use his membership card at the Treasure Pavilion and buy so many things?
Did he buy more than her?

With discounts totaling tens of millions of Star Coins, it's no surprise that Xixi definitely lost money.

No, we still need to find a way to make up for the part that Xixi lost by Karel.

However, it seems Karel's bonus has been withheld for ten years? It seems there's nothing left to withhold?
No, Karel is also currently serving as the commander of the guards.

You can receive two salaries and bonuses.

Besides, as a junior, it's only right that Karel gives Xixi a gift and a red envelope upon meeting her.

The smug Karel was unaware that in the near future, not only would he fail to relinquish his position as commander of the guards, but he might also face a career requiring him to hold multiple jobs.

However, ignorance is bliss.

He is now completely immersed in the joy of getting freebies.

Little did they know, the money came from the sheep themselves.

The effect of celebrities is enormous.

Especially the Merman King, who is the national male orc.

Its influence is self-evident.

Within just ten minutes of the Mermaid King visiting the Treasure Pavilion, the Treasure Pavilion became a sensation both on the StarNet and in reality!

Netizen 1: Have you heard? Have you heard? The Mermaid King went to that Zhen Ge store and bought a lot of things!
Netizen 2: Have you heard? The Mermaid King bought a ton of treasures at that newly opened Treasure Pavilion!
Netizen 3: I heard! The Mermaid King has publicly admitted that all the items in the Treasure Pavilion are genuine treasures. They are authentic and exactly as described!
Netizen 4: I also listened to the audiobook. The Mermaid King personally verified that the items in that Treasure Pavilion are the best in the entire galaxy!

Netizen 5: The Mermaid King himself confirmed it? I thought it was all fake, like the X-substance purification and defense shield, the alien plant cultivation energy liquid... are they all real?
Netizen 6: I didn't know the items in Treasure Pavilion were this amazing.

Netizen 7: What kind of shop is Zhenbaoge? Can anyone share the address and location?

Netizen 8: The food recommended by the Mermaid King is delicious! Absolutely delicious! No wonder he's a top-tier king; even the food he eats is a rare delicacy in the interstellar realm!
Netizen 9: What delicious food is it? Where's the address? You guys should at least post the address!

Netizen 10: Is this Sunshine Hot Pot Restaurant? I can't believe I like the same food as the Mermaid King? Basically, the Mermaid King likes me, right?

Several netizens commented: "Hey, get lost!!!"

"Have you heard? That ancient delicacy from Earth that even the Mermaid King praised as incredibly delicious?"

"You've heard about it too? It's hard to imagine what kind of food even a beastman like the Mermaid King praises. It's a pity I was too slow; when I made a reservation, the hot pot restaurant's waiting list was already for next week!"

Rejuvenation Pills, Purification Pills, Foundation Strengthening Pills, Purification Arrays, Five-Star Defense Arrays...

The interstellar beastmen don't care about these strangely named, unheard-of things, their effects, or whether they're even real; they just buy, buy, buy!

The popularity of Sunshine Hot Pot Restaurant has been further fueled.

Suddenly, novel terms such as hot pot base, seasoning, snow mountain meat slices, and spicy sliced ​​meat appeared before the Dixing beastmen as the hot pot restaurant became famous.

The manager of the hot pot restaurant on the top floor looked at the neighboring Treasure Pavilion, which was packed with customers, and his own hot pot restaurant, which was seeing the highest number of reservations since its opening. He smiled knowingly, as if he had accomplished something great.

Sure enough, this move was the right one!
Moreover, whether it was his imagination or not, the Mermaid King was not as cold and averse to contact with beastmen, especially those outside the sea tribes, as the legends suggested. He seemed to be somewhat gentle towards them.

The power of rumors~