Half a day later, Li Chang'an strolled out of the Hong Chamber of Commerce headquarters looking refreshed and invigorated. Of course, he only stepped out after confirming with his spiritual sense that no one was nearby.
Earlier, he had taught Bai Xue a harsh lesson with his long stick—one that left her kneeling and begging for mercy. Near the end, he even increased the power of the stick by fifty percent using his soul ring.
And then, well, Bai Xue just straight-up passed out. The kind of passing out that comes from pure ecstasy.
Li Chang'an, however, was not very satisfied. Before leaving, he casually tossed her a piece of Immortal herb to help regulate her body.
Of course, when giving her the herb, he claimed it was a Valentine's Day gift. Bai Xue was so touched she burst into tears.
For someone like Bai Xue, it didn't matter whether Valentine's Day was tomorrow or the day after. As long as there was a gift, that was enough.
As for Li Chang'an, this was only the beginning. His "time management skills" hadn't even started showing their true power yet!
Li Chang'an had his own approach when it came to every woman—that's what made him different. In his past life, whenever he went to bars with friends and met a beautiful girl, he'd always be the one to set up a date for the next day—or the day after—just with a few lines of small talk.
At first, his friends still foolishly asked for the girl's phone number to "stay in touch." But Li Chang'an never did that. Because once you give them your number, they have the chance to back out. But if there's no number? Then no matter the reason, when the time comes, they've got no choice but to show up.
Recalling those past escapades, the Donghuang Bell emerged in Li Chang'an's hand.
At the same time, he used his control over the ice element to make it circulate around his body, wiping away every trace of Bai Xue's fragrance. In his right hand, he held a gift box containing a two-thousand-year-old immortal herb known as White Whisper Grass, which had whitening, skin-refining, and spirit essence purifying properties.
Although the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace was filled with elite experts, and Qian Renxue had two Titled Douluo by her side, for the now-level-76 Li Chang'an, sneaking in quietly wasn't much of a challenge.
After all, he wasn't there to cause trouble—just to visit someone. Unless he approached Qian Renxue's Eastern Palace, even a Titled Douluo wouldn't be able to detect him.
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"You bastard, you still remember to come see me, huh!"
Inside her palace, Qian Renxue was reviewing government documents when the man suddenly appeared before her. She couldn't help but grumble with a hint of dissatisfaction.
At that moment, Qian Renxue was dressed in her luxurious crown prince robes, pen in hand. No maids or eunuchs were around, which was precisely why Li Chang'an dared to show up.
The moment he appeared, he instantly sealed off the palace to prevent even the slightest sound from escaping.
"I mean, where else would I go? In the whole of Heaven Dou City, aside from the Li Chamber of Commerce, you're the only one I'd visit," Li Chang'an replied earnestly.
Qian Renxue rolled her eyes. "You just can't keep that mouth clean, can you?"
Still, despite the sarcasm, her lips curled into a soft smile. After all, who wouldn't feel happy hearing their beloved say such affectionate things?
At the same time, she slowly shed her royal facade, revealing that breathtaking, cool beauty underneath. However, her chest still looked rather modest.
Apparently, aside from her disguise, Qian Renxue had bound her "Boobs" tightly as well. Looks like someone would have to give them a proper massage later to make sure they didn't shrink.
"Why are you staring? It's not like you haven't seen it before," Qian Renxue muttered, blushing.
Li Chang'an chuckled. "Even if I saw you every day for the rest of my life, it wouldn't be enough, my wife."
Somehow, he had already moved to her side and slipped an arm around her waist.
"Tch, who's your wife? What's that in your hand?" Qian Renxue leaned into his chest, resting her head on his shoulder. That's when she noticed the box in his hand.
"This? This is your Valentine's Day gift. White Whisper Grass. Don't underestimate this herb—there might only be one like it in the world. It can…"
Li Chang'an opened the box slowly, his voice affectionate as he introduced its effects.
"Thank you. I really like it…" Qian Renxue beamed, carefully putting the gift away. Then she gave him a gentle peck on the cheek with her soft cherry lips.
Li Chang'an shook his head. "That's not enough, darling…"
Before he could get any further, Qian Renxue stopped his wandering hand. "Valentine's Day is tomorrow. Why are you here today instead of spending it with me tomorrow?"
There it was—the inevitable question. But Li Chang'an maintained a calm and composed expression. He was already prepared with a solid excuse.
"Well, you saw what I was up to today. If I stay in Heaven Dou City any longer, I'll be in real trouble. I spent the whole morning handling Chamber business, and as soon as I wrapped up, I came straight here."
That much, at least, was true—he really had been at the Chamber of Commerce earlier.
"You're right. You did make quite the stir. Even though you had reason, your actions were a slap in the face to the Heaven Dou authorities. And now that your strength has been revealed… if you don't return to Spirit City soon, there will be plenty of people who want to eliminate a genius like you."
As she said this, Qian Renxue's eyes reddened slightly. Li Chang'an had indeed taken a huge risk to come see her. And she'd still complained about him not coming tomorrow—how selfish of her.
Li Chang'an gently wiped away her tears with a finger, grinning. "Come on, Darling. You know how strong I am. Don't worry. Let's focus on the important stuff."
Qian Renxue's snow-white cheeks flushed even deeper. "W-What important stuff?"
Without answering, Li Chang'an scooped her up in a bridal carry. "You didn't give yourself to me last time. This time, you're mine!"
"Ah! You…"
Before she could react, Li Chang'an was already carrying her toward the large bed inside.
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Evening, Li Family Hotel, Spirit City — Inside Li Chang'an's Room
Space rippled, and Li Chang'an emerged, Donghuang Bell in hand.
After finishing his "business," he had used several spatial shifts to return from Qian Renxue's palace directly to his hotel room. As a result, his soul power reserves were temporarily drained.
No helping it—he'd been too busy today. Flying back from Heaven Dou City would've taken too long, so he had no choice but to overload his soul core, constantly teleporting to get back in time.
That said… Qian Renxue truly lived up to being an Angel Spirit Master. Once her martial soul was released, paired with her sweet boobs, she really had a unique charm.
Aside from the initial awkwardness, she soon got into the rhythm, her body rising and falling without pause and her mouth was slightly better than Bai Xue.
Back in his room, Li Chang'an quickly changed clothes, used ice element to remove any lingering fragrance, and activated his soul core to start restoring his soul power.
Thankfully, since Mu Xi and Hu Liena were now "good sisters," he could celebrate Valentine's Day with both of them together. That saved him quite a bit of trouble—otherwise, he'd really be stretched thin.
Once everything was in order, Li Chang'an jumped out the window and headed to Hu Liena's place.
Night had fallen. Tomorrow was Valentine's Day.
Tonight, they'd wait together until midnight, then go fetch Mu Xi from the academy. The three of them would head up the mountain, pitch a tent, and stargaze to welcome the holiday.
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