[Chapter 412: The Wonderful Journey}
After testing the effectiveness of the spatial ring, Linton felt completely satisfied and returned to the hotel.
He carefully placed the 36 pieces of exquisite white quartz pendants into the spatial ring to avoid any damage during the long journey.
With such tremendous good news, he naturally wanted to share his joy with someone.
A stream of spiritual energy awakened the sleeping Li Bingbing.
"Bingbing, did you rest well?" he asked.
"My dear, how did I fall asleep?" Li Bingbing replied as she turned and tightly embraced Linton the moment she woke up.
"You were really exhausted just now. How do you feel now?" Linton gently kissed her.
"I feel great now," she answered passionately with a returning kiss.
"Then let's continue with what we need to do."
"I'm all yours..."
Sweet and joyful singing resumed. The singing continued until the warm sunshine poured through the heavy curtains and filled the room.
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At 8 a.m., after breakfast, Linton called his assistant Meena to accompany Li Bingbing to the nearest bank.
They planned to complete a wire transfer at the earliest time, sending $50,000 to Li Bingbing. Stubborn as she was, Li Bingbing even wrote an IOU for it.
The bank opened at 8:30 a.m., so they rushed to catch the 10:50 a.m. flight just in time.
At 9:15 a.m., Meena and Li Bingbing returned to the hotel after completing the transaction.
After a reluctant farewell from Li Bingbing, Linton and his group took the hotel's private car to the capital airport.
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At the airport, they met Xu Qing, who arrived earlier.
She was wearing a ponytail, a lightweight sporty T-shirt revealing a perfect curve of her collarbone, denim shorts showing her long, fair legs, and lightweight white sport shoes. Her slender figure was exceptionally youthful, radiant, and spirited.
Standing at the airport entrance, she was a stunning sight, attracting the attention of countless passersby.
Linton hurried over. "Sorry to keep you waiting."
"No worries, I just got here not long ago. It's about time. Shall we head inside to check in?"
"Where's your luggage?"
"Over there, my assistant is holding it."
Following her finger, Linton saw two massive suitcases -- more luggage than their group of four combined. But he understood; after all, they were going on a two-week trip, and women, especially actresses, tended to be more meticulous with their packing.
"Is she coming with us?" Linton asked.
"No, she's just seeing me off. From here on, I'll be in your care."
"My honor," Linton replied.
Everything went smoothly, and two hours later, the plane landed safely at Chengdu Shuangliu Airport.
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Lin Hao had arranged everything carefully. As soon as Linton and his five companions exited the airport, they saw a person holding a large sign that read "Welcome Mr. Linton."
Originally, Lin Hao planned for his contacts in China to escort them throughout the visit, but Linton firmly rejected this and had no desire to mingle with local officials.
In the end, Lin Hao complied with Linton's wishes -- no officials showed up. Instead, just a Coaster van, a driver, and a guide were arranged.
After finding a nearby spot to grab some food, they headed straight to the breathtaking Huanglong Scenic Area, often dubbed the "Yellow Dragon."
They arrived at Huanglong around 6 p.m., checked into Huanglong Mountain Lodge -- a hotel with a beautiful environment and decent amenities.
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That night, the scenic area hosted a bonfire party. Energetic staff danced gracefully around the flames, encouraging visitors to join in. The scene turned into a joyous sea of celebration.
Feeling the infectious energy, Xu Qing tugged gently on Linton's arm. "How about we join in and experience this too?"
They quickly joined the dancers. Under the glow of the roaring fire and the spirited atmosphere, the two happily found their rhythm and moved with perfect harmony.
Unconsciously, the music slowed, and around them, couples began pairing up, holding each other closely and dancing intimate dances. Many even forgot themselves in passionate kisses.
Linton held Xu Qing gently and swayed with her. His heart began to spark, and he softly kissed her forehead.
"Shall we head back to the hotel?"
"Yeah," she replied.
Though the night was dark and he didn't mind anyone catching their closeness, it wouldn't have been good for Xu Qing's reputation.
Back at the hotel, her face flushed red as Linton held her hand and led her into his room.
As soon as the door closed, she melted into his warm embrace. Already overwhelmed with passion, she wrapped her arms tightly around his neck and delivered a longing kiss.
A melodious and tender song played softly.
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Half an hour later, Linton called a truce. Looking at the blood on the sheets, he was stunned but mostly felt immense satisfaction.
He hadn't expected to encounter not one but three first times in this trip, a rare thing in Entertainment industry.
Li Bingbing and Xu Jinglei were fine -- they were still students. But Xu Qing, at 26 years old with over three years in the entertainment industry, still a virgin -- that was truly rare. It made him realize how carefully he needed to plan her future.
Though Xu Qing's popularity was still low and didn't contribute much to his cultivation, even when compared to Li Bingbing and Xu Jinglei, who were complete newcomers, he valued their future potential.
Xu Qing lay softly on Linton's chest.
"My darling, do you think I'm too easy?" she asked timidly.
"Baby, don't ever think that. Actually, you've given me a huge surprise."
"Surprise?"
"Yes. Honestly, in America, meeting beauties like you who are virgins is very rare, so meeting you this time is my good fortune."
"Meeting you is my good fortune too, sweetheart. I don't know why, ever since I saw you at the hotel the day before yesterday, I've been poisoned by your image in my mind."
"That shows we're meant to be."
"Will you treat me well?"
"I will. As long as you want, I'll make you the happiest woman in the world."
"Really? I'm quite simple-minded, so you can't lie to me."
"Absolutely not."
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"My dear, I think I've recovered," Xu Qing said softly, her delicate hand tracing circles on Linton's body -- nourished by his essence.
"Then let's continue the fun game..."
Sweet and joyful songs filled the air again.
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The Huanglong Scenic Area is the only well-preserved highland wetland in China, with elevation ranging from 1,700 to 5,588 meters.
The scenic area is famed for its "Four Wonders" -- the colorful pools, snow-capped mountains, deep valleys, and dense forests. Add in historical temples, riverbanks, and local customs, and it becomes the "Seven Wonders."
There's also a legend that long ago, a Yellow Dragon master practiced cultivation here and ascended as an immortal. Afterward, he invited his fellow monks to visit Huanglong and instructed his disciples to prepare tofu pudding for the guests by grinding soybeans beside the valley.
Unfortunately, the fire boiled over the soy milk, flooding the entire mountain. The master happened to return, and with a wave of his hand sprinkled yellow sand that coagulated the spill, creating the "Golden Sands on the Ground" scenery.
While others smiled at this legend, Linton, being a practitioner himself, wondered if an ancient immortal truly trained here. The story piqued his curiosity, so he chose this place as his first travel destination.
Unfortunately, he scanned the entire scenic area thoroughly with his spiritual awareness but found no traces of cultivation.
Still, the scenery was breathtaking -- especially traveling with a stunning top-tier beauty made him feel refreshed and as happy as an immortal.
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