Qian Renxue sat down next to Luo Can, leaning gently on his shoulder, her tone teasing. "I thought all the people you hooked would be girls, but this time you hooked an old man."
"Then what about Xiong Da and Shi Tou?" Luo Can asked with a smile.
Qian Renxue raised her head, a sly glint in her eyes. " Spirit Beast are Spirit Beast, and humans are humans; they cannot be confused."
"Okay, okay, if you say it doesn't count, then it doesn't count." Luo Can readily agreed, then his eyes darted around as he deliberately teased her, "Then I'll try my best to hook up with a few more talented and strong girls, and then we can form a ' Fate Defying Pavilion Girls' Team,' what do you think?"
"That's a good idea!" Qian Renxue's eyes lit up instantly, looking very interested.
Luo Can's eyes darted around, and he deliberately asked, "What if all these girls try to take me away from you?"
Qian Renxue tilted her head, leaned close to Luo Can's ear, and whispered, her warm breath brushing against his earlobe, "I... wouldn't mind 'sharing' you with them~ After all, my husband is so outstanding, it's perfectly normal for a few more people to admire and love him~"
Luo Can immediately put on an expression that said, "With a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for?"
But Qian Renxue wasn't finished speaking. Her fingertips quietly slid to Luo Can's waist and gently poked a certain "vital" spot, her voice carrying a strong "threat":
"But, my dear husband~ will your lovely kidneys be able to handle it then? Hmm?"
"Hiss..." Luo Can shivered, immediately straightened his face, and said seriously, "Am I that kind of person? My woman must be like you, Xue'er. Not only must she be top-notch in strength and have unparalleled beauty, but more importantly," he pointed to his head, "She must have wisdom and a broad perspective!"
"Oh~ really?" Qian Renxue drawled, looking at him with a half-smile. "Then it seems I'll have to keep a close eye on things for you, husband, lest any 'cats and dogs' get close to you."
"Of course! Such matters should be personally overseen by the first wife!" Luo Can immediately seized the opportunity to express his stance.
"So Ju Zi is the second wife?" Qian Renxue raised an eyebrow.
"Um."
"My husband is such a womanizer."
The two snuggled together, chatting and laughing. Luo Can would occasionally lift his rod, and before they knew it, their Fishing time for the day was up.
[Ding! This Fishing trip has ended. Overall rating: Good+. Points earned: 15000]
[Current total Points: 100500]
Luo Can put away his fishing rod, grabbed Qian Renxue beside him, and headed towards the Wooden House: "It's still early, perfect timing for you to come with me for a morning workout."
"Alright~, let me, the 'first wife,' properly 'punish' my philandering husband~ and see if he still has the energy to think about any 'girl group'~" Qian Renxue said with a smile in her eyes.
"Who will punish whom is still uncertain!" Luo Can laughed, picked her up by the waist, and strode towards the Wooden House.
The sun was high in the sky, and the sunlight was bright.
Luo Can walked out of the Wooden House feeling refreshed and yawned. He felt relaxed and comfortable all over. Indeed, proper morning exercise is good for physical and mental health.
Qian Renxue followed behind, her face flushed. The two smiled at each other and went to find Cheng Gang, who was still familiarizing himself with his Spirit Ring by the lake. They then left the Fate Defying Valley together.
The headquarters of the Fate Defying Pavilion.
Inside the Council Hall, Ye Qingyu and Ye Shengxin were discussing the details of the pharmacy's renovation. Upon seeing Luo Can enter, followed by an elderly man, the two quickly stood up.
" Pavilion Master, Vice Pavilion Master," Ye Qingyu bowed.
" Pavilion Master Luo, Miss Xue," Ye Shengxin greeted with a cupped-hand salute, her gaze sweeping curiously over Cheng Gang.
"This is Cheng Gang, the Mighty Douluo. From today onwards, he will serve as the Guardian Elder of our Reverse Fate Pavilion, fully responsible for the sect's defense."
Luo Can introduced them with a smile, then turned to Cheng Gang and said, " Elder Cheng, this is Ye Qingyu, the chief of the Executive Group of the Fate Defying Pavilion, responsible for handling daily affairs. This is Senior Ye Shengxin, Eight-Ring Soul Douluo, currently mainly in charge of our external business expansion."
Cheng Gang immediately flashed a hearty smile and cupped his hands in greeting to the two men, " Chief Ye, Senior Ye, I am Cheng Gang. From now on, we will both serve in the Fate Defying Pavilion. I hope you two will give me your guidance!"
Ye Qingyu and Ye Shengxin exchanged a glance, both seeing shock in each other's eyes. Good heavens, the Pavilion Master actually brought back a Titled Douluo after just one trip?
The two men dared not be negligent and quickly returned the greeting. " Elder Cheng, you flatter us! We hope you will take good care of us in the future!"
"No problem, no problem! We're all on the same side, no need to be so polite!" Cheng Gang waved his hand repeatedly, his attitude very easygoing, without the slightest airs of Titled Douluo.
Having established a basic acquaintance, Luo Can got down to business, turning to Ye Qingyu and asking, " Chief Ye, last night I heard from the Vice Pavilion Master that the Pavilion's funds are almost depleted? How much is left in the account?"
"Reporting to the Pavilion Master, we only have a little over three hundred Gold Soul Coin left," Ye Qingyu replied with a wry smile.
"Use it sparingly, how long will it last?" Luo Can asked again.
Ye Qingyu quickly calculated and said, "If we immediately stop all construction projects and large-scale purchases, and only maintain the most basic daily meals for the disciples, it can probably last for twenty to twenty-five days. But if we don't stop the projects and purchases, at the current rate of consumption, it won't last more than seven days."
Luo Can pondered for a moment and said, "The project cannot be completely stopped, especially the renovation of the two branch stores and the construction of the new disciples' residences. Here's what we'll do: you assess the situation and decide to halt some non-urgent, postponeable projects and purchases first, prioritizing the disciples' basic living needs and the pharmacy. I will find a way to resolve the funding issue as soon as possible."
"Yes, Pavilion Master, I'll make the arrangements right away." Ye Qingyu nodded in agreement.
Afterwards, the two discussed the security arrangements for the newly opened pharmacy and finally decided that each branch would be equipped with a security team consisting of one Spirit King, two Soul Ancestor, and seven Soul Elder to ensure the safety of the store.
"Treat this as a permanent mission, release it in the Mission Hall, and set corresponding Contribution Point rewards based on the stationed personnel's cultivation level and length of stay," Luo Can added.
"Understood, I'll take care of it shortly."
Luo Can then turned to Ye Shengxin beside him and said, " Senior Ye, I'll need your help with the opening and operation of the pharmacy in the future."
"Rest assured, Pavilion Master, leave this matter to me, and there will be absolutely no mishaps!" Ye Shengxin patted his chest and readily agreed.
After arranging these trivial matters, Luo Can took Cheng Gang to the Soul Tool Hall, where they met Ju Zi and Lou Gao.
"These two are Ju Zi, the head of the Soul Tool Hall Master, and Lou Gao, the deputy head. They are the future core of our Fate Defying Pavilion and also the objects that need to be protected in the future," Luo Can solemnly instructed Cheng Gang.
"Rest assured, Pavilion Master! Even if it costs me my life, I will never allow either of you to suffer the slightest harm!" Cheng Gang immediately straightened his back and assured him firmly.
Ju Zi and Lou Gao greeted Cheng Gang with smiles, then plunged back into their research on the Battle Armor Firefly.
After leaving the Soul Tool Hall, Luo Can led Cheng Gang to the relatively quiet " Medicine Hall " area on the other side of the camp.
In a Medicine Room filled with various medicinal herbs and utensils, they found Yang Wudi staring blankly at a Medicine Cauldron, his hair somewhat disheveled and his body covered in medicinal stains.
He was clearly engrossed in researching some kind of medicine or Pill Recipe, and didn't even notice someone coming in.
" Hall Master Yang," Luo Can said.
Yang Wudi's body trembled, and he suddenly came to his senses. When he saw Luo Can, his eyes instantly flashed with a blazing light.
" Pavilion Master! You've come at the perfect time! That ' Soul Tempering Liquid ' you gave me last time was absolutely amazing! It can actually increase cultivation speed by 30%, and that ' Foundation Strengthening Pill '..." He couldn't stop talking once he started, his face full of excitement, gesturing wildly.
Luo Can chuckled and raised his hand to interrupt him, "It seems that Hall Master Yang is having a fulfilling time here, that's good."
Then, he stepped aside and said, "Let me introduce you. This is Elder Cheng Gang, the Guardian Elder of our pavilion. In a while, I will have Elder Cheng accompany you to the Star Dou Forest to help you hunt for your Eighth Spirit Ring."
Yang Wudi looked at Cheng Gang, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said succinctly, " Yang Wudi from the Medicine Hall, I'll be relying on Elder Cheng from now on."
Cheng Gang smiled and nodded, returning the greeting. " Cheng Gang, this is my duty."
"Alright, you two set your own time, get ready, and then set off. I won't bother you any longer." Seeing that the two had already met, Luo Can didn't linger and turned to leave the Medicine Hall.
Afterwards, Luo Can went to his office in the Fate Defying Pavilion, took out paper and pen, and began to write a letter to Dugu Bo.
[ Senior Dugu, upon receiving this letter, please come to the Fate Defying Pavilion immediately. I have important matters to discuss with you.]
He wrote down the name Luo Can, sealed the letter, walked out of the office, found Ye Qingyu who was arranging things, and handed her the letter.
" Sister Ye, please send someone to deliver this letter to Dugu Bo's residence in Heaven Dou City as quickly as possible," Luo Can instructed.
Ye Qingyu took the envelope and nodded solemnly. "Okay, I'll take care of it right away."
She turned around and went back to the Ye Clan. She found the fastest Spirit Emperor elder in the clan and personally gave him the task of delivering the message to Heaven Dou City as quickly as possible.
After finishing all his official business, Luo Can got up and returned to the Fate Defying Valley.