The Fun-Lover's Disappointment and Plans

Upon seeing Sister Xiu'er, Han Li promptly went to greet her.

To be honest, after living with her for four years, I've really missed her after not seeing her for almost three months.

Seeing him approach her, Xiu'er smiled even more happily and quickened her pace again. Looking at his outstretched arms, she plunged into them.

Goodness, I have to say, Xiu'er's strength is really impressive, it doesn't match her very slender body at all.

Even without his Martial Soul activated, the unconscious impact still made Han Li feel a considerable force.

This is because his physical strength is now comparable to that of a Soul Emperor, so he doesn't even flinch. If it were Tao Ge here, he would probably be sent flying on the spot, with most of his bones broken.

This makes sense, though. Xiu'er's Body Tempering Technique and Whale Rubber were developed simultaneously with Han Li's, so her Soul Power cultivation was a little slower. But the Crystal Bear, a top-tier Martial Soul Beast Martial Soul, provides an exceptionally high boost to physical constitution. Without activating his Martial Soul, Tao Ge really couldn't withstand such an impact.

"Alright, Sister Xiu'er, get up. Master is still watching."

After absorbing the Soul Ring this time, Han Li's height has reached 1.75 meters, which is almost a head taller than Xiu'er. He patted Xiu'er on the back to remind her that there was someone next to her.

"Ah, oh."

Xiu'er snapped out of her excitement, blushed, and crawled out of his arms, looking at him somewhat shyly.

"Xiu'er, don't worry about me. Just pretend I don't exist."

Broad Hill had somehow distanced himself from Dugu Yan and stood to the side, glancing at Xiu'er and then at the young girl from the DuGu Family, a slight smile playing on his lips, as if waiting for a good show to unfold.

Han Li looked at his master, who was watching the drama unfold, and his lips twitched involuntarily. With Senior Dugu absent, he became the victim.

Old Deng, you just wait. Once I'm free, I'll go find my senior uncle and dig up dirt on you. Oh, and there's also the matter of Spirit Vulture Douluo. You better not give me any leverage over you, hehehe.

Unfortunately, things are going to turn out differently than Broad Hill expected. Han Li dared to bring Dugu Yan back without even a word, so how could he have done it without making any preparations?

Putting aside the fact that having multiple wives and concubines is common in the Douluo Continent, Han Li has never hidden his thoughts from Xiu'er. You should know that Han Li has been saying to Xiu'er since he was a child that he wants to marry ten or eight wives. Xiu'er has long known about his "ambition" and naturally doesn't think anything of it. She was already mentally prepared.

In addition, when he returned to Heaven Dou City, he sent Xiu'er a letter in advance, saying that he would bring Dugu Yan back, and briefly described her family situation and her talent after the Martial Soul Evolution, including the heights she could reach in the future.

Xiu'er has always been by Han Li's side as a maid and older sister. Even though she has grown up and developed her own thoughts, her feelings have changed a little.

But she also knew very well that Han Li was someone who was preparing to do great things, so how could she refuse a future helper?

So, seeing Broad Hill's disappointed expression, Xiu'er, though still a little embarrassed, took the initiative to go to Dugu Yan.

"You must be Sister Yan. My name is Xiu'er, and I'm Xiaoli's Xiao Li sister. I don't know if Xiao Li has mentioned me to you. He mentioned you in his Xiao Li before, and you are indeed very beautiful."

Dugu Yan was initially annoyed to see Han Li hugging a young girl right in front of her as soon as he arrived at the mountain, but when she heard that it was "Sister Xiu'er", her momentum dissipated by half.

She had heard Han Li and Broad Hill mention this maid who had grown up with Han Li since childhood more than once, and knew that the two of them had relied on each other for survival before coming to Spirit City. Compared to Xiu'er, she was the one who came later.

Xiu'er's attitude towards her was so kind that she was momentarily at a loss.

"Thank you. You're very pretty too. You're so Xiu'er. Xiao Li always talks about you."

After subconsciously finishing the sentence, she was at a loss for words and looked to Han Li for help.

Seeing that Dugu Yan was the one at a loss, Han Li couldn't help but laugh and immediately spoke up to defuse the situation, "Alright, Sister Xiu'er, let's go home first and talk when we get home. We've been traveling for more than ten days, and now we just want to take a good shower and have something to eat."

"Okay, then let's go home first. I had someone prepare everything for you before I came out."

This was an area that Xiu'er was quite familiar with, so she spoke much more naturally.

"Alright, let's go."

Han Li walked to the two of them, took their hands, and led them toward his residence.

After walking a few steps, he realized he had left his master behind, so he turned back and called out, "Master, let's go."

"Okay, okay, I know, I'm coming. Why did you call me? I don't live with you." Broad Hill replied somewhat unhappily, having missed out on the gossip.

"I've also prepared one for you, Master, please come along."

Xiu'er smiled and turned around, saying that she had been forced by Han Li to change her address to "Master" and Broad Hill hadn't refused.

"Alright then, for your sake, Xiu'er, I'll go with you. This apprentice really isn't very capable."

Broad Hill smiled at Xiu'er and then made another sarcastic remark about Han Li.

"Master, please hurry up, if you dawdle any longer the pool will get cold."

Han Li turned around and called out, and Broad Hill quickly followed. —In the large bath, Han Li removed the towel from his face and let out a comfortable sigh.

Broad Hill on the opposite side did the same thing, leaning against the edge of the pool, looking lazy.

"By the way, let's skip today. You should take the little girl to get familiar with the environment first, so she won't be shy. I'll pick you up tomorrow morning, and we'll go to the Worship Hall together. You've changed so much in the past three months, it wouldn't be right not to go."

Broad Hill glanced at Han Li, who looked almost like an adult, and spoke.

"Yes, it's time to go. It's perfect timing. I was also planning to send each of my Uncle-Master a Earth Dragon Golden Melon, along with some medicinal herbs. I'll also ask my Grand Uncle-Master to share some of the profits with the research institute. We don't need that many."

Han Li straightened up slightly and looked at Broad Hill.

"Well, that's enough. Don't mention the other Immortal Herb. I'll discuss it with the Grand Elder separately, so those spendthrift disciples won't find out and report it to your Uncle-Master, putting them in a difficult position." Broad Hill glanced at him and gave him a word of advice.

"Don't worry, I'm not that stupid. Hmm, I'll go see Qingluan Shibo separately later."

Han Li looked at Broad Hill, seeking his advice.

"Yes, I'll talk to him. Don't worry, he'll delay taking it for a month or two, and no one can say anything when he breaks through." Broad Hill's eyes lit up, and she had an idea.

"Alright, then I won't get involved. You can talk to my senior brother, and I'll see if there's anything else he can use and prepare it all for him."

Han Li stood up, stepped out of the pool, and his Soul Power flashed, evaporating the remaining water droplets on his body.

Broad Hill stood up, stepped out of the pool, and repeated the same action, "Let's go eat something first, and while we're at it, let's discuss and refine the previous proposal."

The master and apprentice quickly changed their clothes and headed towards the restaurant.