Someone Had to Make the First Move

"Cough, cough, cough...!"

Xue Ye trembled with rage, his pale face turning even uglier.

He gripped the edge of the bed tightly, veins bulging on the back of his hand.

Listening to the guard report everything that had just happened at the entrance to the Duel Arena, he was on the verge of exploding with fury.

"They have some nerve!"

"They dare humiliate my own younger brother like this! They dare trample the dignity of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family beneath their feet!"

Xue Ye's eyes were bloodshot, like those of an enraged old lion.

"Are they trying to rebel in Heaven Dou City?!"

"Even Spirit Hall wouldn't dare slap me in the face so openly!"

An obscure Duel Arena actually dared to so thoroughly disgrace imperial authority!

If he did not reclaim their dignity, how would the Heaven Dou Imperial Family rule the empire in the future?

He had originally intended to conduct the transaction in secret, but since they were being so arrogant, he no longer needed to be courteous.

It was not merely for the sake of three peerless women. For the empire's dignity, he had to act as well!

"Pass on my order!"

Xue Ye roared hoarsely.

"Have Marshal Gelong muster the troops! Mobilize the Royal Soul Master Corps!"

"Surround that Duel Arena!"

What mysterious force?

Before an absolute military force, they were all trash!

The ranking list on the Heavenly Curtain flickered with Golden Light again, as if reminding the world that the next reveal was about to arrive.

"Buzz!"

The enormous Heavenly Curtain began to tremble as the golden radiance shifted into new words.

At that moment, everyone looked up again, and many of them had the same thought.

Please don't let it be that Dark Night Arena again. They already have three—don't do this.

[Peerless Beauty Ranking · Twenty-Second Place: Bai Chenxiang]

[Identity: Speed Clan · Eldest Miss]

[Martial Soul: Sharp-tailed Swallow]

[Evaluation: A proud little swallow. But who was it that made her fall in love?]

[Introduction: She was petite and light, with a graceful figure and exquisite features.

She was the quintessential delicate and beautiful girl, the kind who made people want to protect her by their side forever.

Her personality was as proud as a peacock, yet if someone could make her fall in love,

she would remain by their side forever, faithful until death.]

[Reward: Soul Power Level +1. All Soul Ring lifespans increased by two thousand years!]

[Special Reward: If this is the first time engaging in Dual Cultivation with her, Soul Power Level +1. All Soul Ring lifespans increased by two thousand years!]

[Special Ability Obtained: Short-distance burst speed increased sevenfold. Movement leaves behind a string of afterimages, making it impossible to distinguish real from false.]

[Organizing verified records of the individual. To be announced shortly...]

As the Golden Light faded and those clear lines of large text appeared, the entire continent let out a synchronized sigh of relief.

She came from a widely known faction—the Speed Clan, one of the former Clear Sky Sect's four affiliated clans!

This saved them considerable effort in gathering information, and everyone immediately began discussing it.

"Isn't the Speed Clan in the Star Luo Empire now?"

"That's right, in Luode City."

"After leaving the Clear Sky Sect, they kept a low profile and even changed their clan name to the Bai Family."

"Then they're pretty close to us, aren't they? Should we go take a look at just how beautiful this Eldest Miss is?"

"Honestly, I'm starving for it. We couldn't even see the first three in person—who knows if they were fake..."

Dark Night Arena, top-floor room.

The door was gently pushed open.

Qin Chen walked in looking thoroughly refreshed, a satisfied smile lingering at the corners of his lips.

Behind him, Jiang Zhu lowered her head. Her formerly fair and gentle face was now rosy and tender, with even the tips of her ears flushed pink.

Though she tried her best to conceal it, it was still obvious from the way she walked that her legs were somewhat weak.

She pressed tightly against Qin Chen, seemingly afraid that she might fall.

The moment they entered the room—

Whoosh.

A lovely figure darted over. It was Doudou, who had been anxiously waiting all this time.

Without saying a word, she acted like an alert little puppy, grabbing Qin Chen and sniffing all over him with her tiny nose.

Qin Chen looked at her amusedly and rubbed her little head. "What are you sniffing for?"

"Hmph!"

Doudou gave an indignant little snort and ignored him, instead turning to approach Jiang Zhu.

Her Big Eyes stared fixedly at Jiang Zhu's evasive gaze, and then she leaned in to sniff her as well.

Jiang Zhu had always been thin-skinned. After Doudou sniffed her like that, she was so embarrassed that she wanted to burrow into a crack in the ground. She did not dare look at the other women in the room at all.

"Aha!"

As though she had found conclusive evidence, Doudou yanked down Jiang Zhu's collar.

Just above Jiang Zhu's snow-white, delicate collarbone was a dark red kiss mark, clearly visible like a blooming plum blossom.

"What is this?"

Doudou pouted, pointing at Jiang Zhu with a grief-stricken expression.

"Tell the truth. You two disappeared for half the day—what exactly did you do?"

"That's a kiss mark on your neck, isn't it?"

That shout immediately drew over Catwoman Hua Xi, who had been lying on the bed, and Zhu Zhuqing, who had been pouring tea.

"Oh, Doudou, don't..."

Jiang Zhu's face flushed scarlet. She hurriedly covered her neck with her hand and pleaded in a soft, sticky voice.

But Doudou refused to let it go. She grabbed Jiang Zhu's shoulders and shook her back and forth, looking utterly aggrieved.

"You big liar!"

"We sisters clearly agreed in private that none of us could secretly jump the line!"

"But you went and cooked the raw rice into cooked rice right away!"

"You betrayed our alliance!"

Watching Doudou's jealous yet adorable appearance, Jiang Zhu, who had been unbearably shy, suddenly seemed to understand something.

She took a deep breath, and a mischievous smile flickered in her watery eyes.

"Pfft..."

Jiang Zhu could not help laughing. No longer trying to hide it, she reached out and pinched Doudou's puffed-up cheeks.

"Little Sister Doudou, let Sister teach you a lesson today."

"When it comes to love, isn't it perfectly normal for a woman to use a little scheming?"

"Besides..." Jiang Zhu glanced tenderly at Qin Chen, who was watching the show nearby, her tone carrying a hint of sweet pride.

"Someone had to make the first move."

"What?!"

Doudou's eyes widened as she looked in disbelief at the considerate, gentle Eldest Sister before her.

"Fine! Ever since the Heavenly Curtain exposed you, you've changed!"

"You're not my pure and gentle Sister Jiang Zhu anymore! You're a bad woman now!"

"I'm going to punish you!"

As she spoke, Doudou bared her teeth and claws and pounced at Jiang Zhu, tickling her.

"Ah... don't! Hahaha... I was wrong..."

The two peerless beauties instantly tumbled into a playful mess on the sofa, their skirts fluttering as spring scenery flashed into view.

Their Silver Bell-like laughter filled the entire room with joyous air.

Qin Chen smiled helplessly, sat down on the sofa, and casually pulled Hua Xi, whose eyes were full of envy, into his arms.

Looking at all the Beauties in the room, this was what life was supposed to be.

But...

His gaze shifted toward the window, toward that new name on the Heavenly Curtain, and his eyes flickered slightly.

"Bai Chenxiang..."

"Looks like I need to send someone over."

Star Luo Empire, Luode City, Bai Family.

The previously quiet and peaceful residence was now in complete chaos.

The Bai Family patriarch, Bai Chenxiang's biological Grandpa, Bai He.

He raised his head and stared fixedly at the ranking list on the Heavenly Curtain, feeling a chill shoot from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head.

"This is bad... this is bad!"

Bai He's lips trembled as his face instantly turned deathly pale.

Sitting safely at home, only for disaster to fall from the sky!