Heaven Dou City, the Tiandou Imperial Capital, was one of the most prosperous cities on the continent. It covered tens of thousands of square kilometers, with towering buildings, crisscrossing streets, and scenes of flourishing prosperity everywhere. Its city walls were lofty, majestic, and impregnable.
In terms of strength, the Tiandou Imperial Capital was far inferior to Spirit City and even Star Luo City of the Star Luo Empire. But when it came to commerce, food, drink, and entertainment, it was absolutely unrivaled on the Douluo Continent.
Perhaps because the upper nobles of the Heaven Dou Empire lived such extravagant lives, Heaven Dou City's entertainment industry was extraordinarily developed, leaving the inexperienced Little Rabbit staring wide-eyed.
"Master, Master, I want this."
"Alright. Buy it. I'll buy it for you."
That was right, Shang An had brought Little Rabbit along as well. He had taught Xiao Wu a concealment technique that could hide her aura. As long as Xiao Wu did not take the initiative to act, no one would be able to discover her identity as a Spirit Beast.
Suddenly, Shang An looked toward an exquisite little shop beside the street.
"Are those... stockings?"
Several mannequins at the entrance of a shop called Hongzhuang were wearing stockings in all sorts of colors. Still, given Douluo Continent's strange blend of ancient and modern elements, stockings were probably normal enough.
"Xiao Wu, let me buy you some clothes."
"Ah, clothes? Okay, okay!"
Shang An took Xiao Wu and Ling Yuan by the hand, drawing envious looks from the men and women around them as the three entered the clothing store.
"Welcome."
A boldly dressed saleswoman came forward. After discreetly sizing up their attire, she immediately became enthusiastic. Although their clothing was not extravagant, she could tell that the fabric of the handsome young man's clothes was exceptionally fine.
"You're here to look at clothes, aren't you? Our shop has just received a batch of the newest styles. Even Princess Xue Ke praised them after seeing them."
"Mm. Pick out a few outfits for her."
Shang An nodded, rubbed Xiao Wu's head, and spoke to the saleswoman.
"Certainly, sir. This young lady is naturally beautiful. We will definitely find the outfits that suit her best."
The saleswoman quickly selected several outfits for Xiao Wu.
"Xiao Wu, go try them on."
Xiao Wu obediently nodded and ran into the changing room with an outfit in her arms.
Not long after, the changing room door opened. Xiao Wu emerged in a gorgeous silver-white gown, and even Shang An's eyes brightened.
Xiao Wu had always been pretty, pure and adorable, but her rather rustic red dress had dragged down her appearance somewhat.
But now, dressed in this silver-white gown, her looks and temperament had risen to another level. She looked like a delicate little princess.
"Master, what do you think?"
Xiao Wu looked at Shang An shyly.
"You look beautiful. When Xiao Wu grows up, you'll definitely become a beauty capable of toppling cities and kingdoms."
Shang An's lavish praise made Xiao Wu's eyes curve into crescents.
"As long as Master likes it."
"Ahem. Use a normal form of address when we're outside."
Seeing the strange look in the saleswoman's eyes, Shang An still said so.
"Then can I call you Brother Shang An?"
"As you like. As long as you're happy."
"Shang An, Brother Shang An, hehe."
As Shang An watched Little Rabbit carry more clothes into the changing room, he turned to Ni Huang, who was standing nearby.
"Sister Ni Huang, you should pick out a few outfits too."
"Ah, I don't need any."
"Sister Ni Huang, take it as a token of my affection. Don't refuse me, alright?"
Since Shang An had put it that way, Ni Huang could not refuse. She could only agree happily.
"Alright, then."
Watching Ni Huang happily begin to pick out clothes, Shang An smiled inwardly. He could sense that her envy had nearly spilled over earlier; she had merely restrained herself because of her status.
"Xiao An, how do I look?"
Ni Huang changed into a light blue-green gown. She looked elegant and tranquil, carrying a classical charm. Her tone was somewhat nervous as she asked Shang An.
"Very beautiful. Sister Ni Huang is the most charming woman I've ever seen."
Shang An silently omitted the words "one of." Women needed to be coaxed sometimes, and Ni Huang truly was beautiful.
Next, Xiao Wu and Ni Huang tried on several more outfits. In the end, Shang An waved his hand and bought them all, spending nearly five hundred Gold Soul Coins. An ordinary person might not earn those five hundred Gold Soul Coins in twenty years, but His Holiness the Holy Son was wealthy and generous.
After buying clothes for Xiao Wu, Shang An spent nearly another thousand Gold Soul Coins and bought out every pair of stockings in the shop, claiming they were for his collection.
The saleswoman beside him practically had hearts in her eyes. Handsome, rich, and willing to spend money on women—he was her ideal type.
The saleswoman's figure became even more alluring. If she could hook up with Shang An, even for a one-night stand, she would have come out ahead. Unfortunately, she was casting flirtatious looks at a blind man. Shang An's tastes had long since been refined, and ordinary women could not catch his eye.
The saleswoman might have been a goddess in other people's eyes, but in Shang An's eyes, she was not even comparable to the maids in his teacher's chambers, much less the two peerless beauties beside him.
Afterward, Shang An took Xiao Wu to several other shops and bought her many accessories, shoes, and socks. By the time they finished shopping, Xiao Wu had undergone a complete transformation.
A white rabbit-ear accessory rested atop her head. She wore a silver-white gown, white stockings, and crystal high heels. She looked like a princess who had stepped out of a fairy tale.
Ni Huang behind Shang An had also changed into a light blue gown. Paired with black stockings, her voluptuous figure and mature bearing stood out, making her exceptionally charming.
"What beautiful ladies."
At that moment, a frivolous and ill-timed voice rang out. Following the sound, they saw a young man with dazzling reddish-brown hair standing ahead. He looked arrogant and contemptuous, with several lackeys and guards behind him. At a glance, he was clearly a spoiled young master.
"Two beauties, where are you from?"
The young man directly ignored Shang An beside them. His gaze roamed brazenly over Ni Huang and Xiao Wu, his face full of lecherous intent.
"What the hell is it to you?"
Xiao Wu snapped back without hesitation. She had never been the obedient type. Apart from being fairly compliant around Shang An, she was usually spoiled, willful, and unruly.
"Oh? Little beauty, you've got quite the temper. Do you know who I am?"
"Who cares who you are? Move out of my way right now, or don't blame me for getting rough."
Xiao Wu did not care what status the man before her had. She feared neither heaven nor earth—except Shang An.
One of Xue Beng's lackeys immediately stepped forward, understanding his role perfectly.
"Little girl, this is one of the most honored people in Heaven Dou City, His Highness Xue Beng, the Fourth Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire."
Xue Beng cooperatively struck what he thought was a handsome pose but was actually greasy, imagining the two women groveling before him once they learned he was a prince.
"Well, two beauties, would you like to consider following me? If you do, you'll live in luxury..."
"You're Xue Beng? That useless prince?"
Shang An interrupted Xue Beng's rather unsuccessful display of bravado.
"Pretty boy, you've got guts! How dare you speak to me like that?"
There were two kinds of people Xue Beng hated most: those better-looking than him, and those who called him useless. Shang An happened to be both.
"You're finished. Do you know that? Offend me, and your whole family is finished."
Shang An's expression did not change in the slightest. His eyes were merely like bottomless ancient wells, chilling to behold. Xue Beng involuntarily took a step back, then immediately came to his senses and flew into a rage from embarrassment.
"Get him! Beat him to death—I'll take responsibility!"
Xue Beng spoke to the guards and lackeys behind him. All he knew was that Shang An had offended him. As for whether Shang An had some background, could anyone in Heaven Dou City have a background greater than his?
Besides, Shang An did not even have guards beside him. What sort of background could he have?
Clearly, in Xue Beng's eyes, the voluptuous Ni Huang did not resemble a guard at all.
In any case, everyone already saw him as a playboy. Killing someone was no great matter, so he acted with extreme arrogance.
To be honest, Xue Beng was quite satisfied with his current life. Being a playboy and doing whatever he wanted, bullying men and taking women by force—it truly felt good. Whether he was still pretending to be a playboy or genuinely enjoying it, only he himself knew.
It would have been even better without that damned Xue Qinghe.
"Xue Beng! You're bullying people again!"
A sharp cry rang out, and Xue Beng's expression immediately changed.
"Dugu Yan, why are you here?"
"What, you can come but I can't? And didn't I tell you last time that if you keep abducting women by force, I'll beat you up every time I see you?"
Dugu Yan gave Xue Beng no face at all, completely disregarding his dark expression. With her status, she truly had no need to fear him. Dugu Bo's title as Poison Douluo was no empty boast. Even the weakest Title Douluo was still a Title Douluo.
"Hmph. You're lucky. Let's go."
Xue Beng glared fiercely at Shang An, then turned and left with unwillingness filling his heart. Two exceptional beauties were practically in his hands. That damned bitch Dugu Yan had ruined his plans again. Sooner or later, he would have her for seven days and seven nights.
Shang An did not care about Xue Beng's departing glare. He memorized his aura, then turned to look at Dugu Yan.
"Thank you for helping us, miss."
"No need to thank me, no need."
Dugu Yan hurriedly waved her hand, pretending not to care, while inwardly crying out, What a handsome man! Dugu Yan was not someone who judged people by looks, but Shang An's appearance was simply unfair. He was absolutely the most handsome man she had ever seen.
"By the way, my name is Dugu Yan. What's yours?"
"My name is Shang An."
Shang An gave Dugu Yan a polite smile as he answered.
Ah! He smiled at me, he smiled at me! Shang An's smile was like a massive boulder smashing fiercely into Dugu Yan's heart. Over the past few years, Shang An's features had gradually matured, and his charm had only grown greater.
When facing ordinary passersby, he usually had to use Psychic Power to block their perceptions so they would not notice his charm. In their eyes, he was merely ordinarily handsome. Otherwise, he feared being surrounded and chased, causing traffic jams in the streets.
But this broad psychic concealment was currently effective only on those below the level of Spirit Masters. It was useless against Spirit Masters who had obtained Spirit Rings.
It seemed he would need to prepare a mask in the future.
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