Countries further away cannot receive the message because of the distance and the slow travel time, making it impossible to catch up with the sect's test.
The two could only set up testing sites in various places, send people to test their spiritual roots, and then use pre-prepared flying boats to pick them up and bring them back to the sect.
At this point, the robots in all of Wang Simeng's shops came in handy.
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The plaza will be completed by the Mid-Autumn Festival on the 15th of August. Not only will there be a grand opening ceremony, but the sect will also be accepting disciples the following day. Both are once-in-a-century events, and many people want to come and see them.
Upon receiving the news, envoys from various countries immediately sent messages by carrier pigeon, urging those in their families who met the requirements to come as quickly as possible, fearing they would regret missing the sect's disciple recruitment for the rest of their lives.
However, they were relieved to learn that the two goddesses would be testing spiritual roots and recruiting disciples in selected cities, tribes, and countries on the same day.
The shopping mall is under construction and construction is in full swing. As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, Beijing is becoming more and more lively.
Even the worst guesthouses are fully booked, with rooms hard to find, and prices have skyrocketed to the point that most people can't afford to stay there.
Every day, teahouses and restaurants across the country are filled with discussions about sects accepting disciples and shopping mall opening ceremonies. Storytellers also recount tales of goddesses, drawing enthusiastic applause from the audience.
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August 15th.
The capital city was exceptionally lively that day. Before dawn, people were already excitedly bringing their families to the square to witness this special moment.
On the roads, carriages could hardly pass, and even nobles, wealthy merchants, celebrities, and young ladies had to set aside their airs and walk step by step to the square.
At noon, the sound of gongs, drums, and firecrackers signaled the official start of the opening ceremony.
Wang Simeng and Mo Beichen, along with the Emperor and Empress, flew on their swords to the top of the shopping mall entrance.
The four of them cut the ribbon together. The emperor and empress exchanged some polite words first, and then Wang Simeng and Mo Beichen once again informed them of the conditions for the sect to recruit disciples tomorrow.
"Those who were not selected should not be discouraged. In the near future, Lingyun Sect will promote ordinary cultivation techniques to the outside world. Although some people may not be able to enter the sect for various reasons, they can still embark on the path of cultivation."
Wang Simeng's words brought the ceremony to a new climax.
Everyone looked up at the four people in the sky and clapped and cheered.
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The mall doors opened, and people flocked in, where a dazzling array of goods filled the shops.
Everyone was thoroughly enjoying the shopping experience in this novel and unique place.
Smart people can quickly find and book a hotel by following the map on the sign at the mall entrance the moment it opens.
"Go book a hotel room right now! Go quickly!"
Someone shouted, and even in the noisy square, many people could still hear it clearly. They then quickly ran inside to find the direction of the hotel.
Milk tea shops, fried food stalls, ice cream shops, cosmetics stores, barbecue restaurants, hot pot restaurants, buffet restaurants, amusement parks, and other places were completely packed with customers.
The mall was so crowded that many people couldn't get in, so they had to implement crowd control measures.
Those who couldn't squeeze in could only watch enviously through the glass windows as others went in. They then sat in the large square, admiring the fountains and flowers, chatting about business, sects, and other related topics, waiting for the next wave to enter.
Others set up stalls in designated areas, offering a wide variety of goods including sesame seed cakes, steamed buns, mantou, noodles, fried skewers, and barbecue.
Since Wang Simeng opened her various shops, many small vendors have been able to imitate her products to a high degree, even developing new products. After all, it's quite easy to make a low-end version of fried skewers, barbecue, and milk tea after trying them and studying them carefully.
"Small barbecue, small barbecue! We have both vegetarian and meat skewers! Would you like to buy a few to try?"
"We have osmanthus and red date milk tea, red bean paste milk tea, and all kinds of tea. It's hot today, would you like to come and sit at our tea stall?"
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At night, a bright moon hangs high in the sky, and the shopping mall remains brightly lit and bustling with people.
Rows of streetlights lit up in the square, their light seeming to shine directly into everyone's hearts. A night market on one side of the square sold all sorts of food.
"Wow, Mom and Dad, little sister, this thing called a street lamp is so bright! It's like... like a little sun, so many little suns! It's amazing!"
"My silly son, this place was created by a goddess and her people, of course it's magical. This thing called a fountain can even spray water. And the shopping mall we just visited, the elevators, the glass counters, everything—aren't they all amazing?"
"This is the work of an immortal! Tomorrow the sect is recruiting disciples, so you and your sister must perform well."
"Of course, don't worry, Mom and Dad, we will work hard."
A family of four sat on a bench under a streetlamp, holding mooncakes they had bought at the supermarket and drinking milk tea, sighing and looking forward to a bright future.
The same scene is playing out in many families.
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After attending the ceremony during the day, the emperor and empress pretended to return to the palace, but in reality, they had already left their children and ministers behind. Disguised and under the cover of secret guards, they went shopping in the mall.
Eating, shopping at the supermarket, shopping, watching movies, and playing games—they did it all.
Returning to the palace at night?
Returning to the palace is impossible.
The emperor and empress went to the presidential suite that Wang Simeng had reserved for them in advance to eat and drink.
Emperor Yongshun gazed at the prosperous scene outside through the glass window and exclaimed, "This world, this country, has been greatly changed because of the appearance of the goddess!"
Having been husband and wife for many years, the Empress naturally knew what Emperor Yongshun was worried about, and she smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry! The changes will be for the better. We still have Beichen and the Goddess."
Upon hearing the Empress mention Mo Beichen and the Goddess, Emperor Yongshun smiled. "That's right, tomorrow will be an auspicious day."
Thinking of the preparations Mo Beichen had secretly made for tomorrow, the Emperor and Empress smiled at each other.
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