Xue Beng and Dugu Yan

Heaven Dou City, the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, is one of the most prosperous cities on the continent. Covering tens of thousands of square kilometers, it is filled with towering buildings and a labyrinth of streets, presenting a scene of thriving vitality. The city walls of Heaven Dou City are tall, imposing, and impregnable.

In terms of sheer strength, the Heaven Dou Imperial Capital is far inferior to Spirit City, and it cannot even compare to Star Luo City of the Star Luo Empire. However, when it comes to commercial prosperity and the indulgence of food, drink, and entertainment, it is truly unrivaled on the Douluo Continent.

Perhaps it is because the upper-class nobility of the Heaven Dou Empire live such extravagant lives that the entertainment industry in Heaven Dou City is exceptionally developed, leaving the naive little rabbit wide-eyed with wonder.

"Master, Master, I want that."

"Alright, we'll buy it. I'll buy it for you."

Indeed, Shang An had brought the little rabbit along with him. He had taught Xiao Wu a concealment technique that could hide her aura; as long as she did not take the initiative to attack, no one would be able to discover her identity as a soul beast.

Suddenly, Shang An looked toward an exquisite little shop on the side of the street.

"Is this... stockings?"

He saw that the mannequins at the entrance of a shop named Hongzhuang were all wearing stockings of various colors. Then again, given the blend of ancient and modern characteristics on the Douluo Continent, it was perhaps normal to have stockings.

"Xiao Wu, let me buy you some clothes."

"Ah, buy clothes? Okay, okay!"

Shang An took the hands of Xiao Wu and Ling Yuan, drawing envious glances from the men and women nearby, and the three of them entered the clothing store.

"Welcome."

A sales clerk dressed in daring attire walked up to them. After secretly sizing up their clothing, she immediately became enthusiastic. Although their outfits were not flashy, she could tell that the material of the clothes worn by the handsome young man leading them was extraordinary.

"Are you all here to look at clothes? Our little shop just received a batch of the latest styles; even Princess Xue Ke said they were good after seeing them."

"Hmm, pick out a few outfits for her."

Shang An nodded, patted Xiao Wu on the head, and spoke to the clerk.

"Very well, sir. This young lady is naturally beautiful; we will certainly pick out the most suitable clothes for her."

The clerk quickly selected a few outfits for Xiao Wu.

"Xiao Wu, go and try them on."

Xiao Wu nodded obediently, took an outfit, and ran to the fitting room.

Before long, the fitting room door opened, and Xiao Wu stepped out in a gorgeous silver-white long dress. Even Shang An couldn't help but have his eyes light up.

Xiao Wu's beauty was already there, pure and lovely, but the rather drab red dress she had been wearing had held her back.

But now, having changed into this silver-white dress, her entire appearance and temperament were elevated to a new level, making her look like a delicate little princess.

"Master, how do I look?"

Xiao Wu looked at Shang An, feeling a bit shy.

"Very beautiful. When Xiao Wu grows up, she will surely be a beauty who can topple kingdoms."

Shang An's unreserved praise made Xiao Wu's eyes curve into crescent moons.

"As long as Master likes it."

"Cough, just address me normally while we're out."

Seeing the strange look from the clerk nearby, Shang An said this.

"Then can I call you Brother Shang An?"

"As you wish, as long as you're happy."

"Shang An, Brother Shang An, hee hee."

Seeing the little rabbit take more clothes back inside, Shang An turned to Ni Huang, who was standing to the side, and said:

"Sister Ni Huang, you should go pick out a few pieces too."

"Ah, there's no need for me."

"Sister Ni Huang, just take it as a token of my appreciation. Don't refuse me."

Since Shang An had put it that way, Ni Huang couldn't refuse and could only agree with a pleased smile.

"Alright then."

Watching Ni Huang happily begin to pick out clothes, Shang An smiled inwardly. He could feel that Ni Huang's envy had been about to overflow just moments ago, but she had been restrained due to her status.

"Xiao An, how is this?"

Ni Huang had changed into a light cyan long dress. She looked elegant and serene, possessing a classical charm. She asked Shang An with a hint of nervousness in her tone.

"Very beautiful. Sister Ni Huang is the most charming woman I have ever seen."

Shang An silently hid the word "one of." Women, after all, sometimes need to be coaxed, and Ni Huang was indeed very beautiful.

Next, Xiao Wu and Ni Huang tried on a few 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 that much in twenty years, but such is the wealth and generosity of His Holiness the Holy Son.

After buying clothes for Xiao Wu, Shang An spent nearly another thousand gold soul coins to clear out all the stockings in the shop, claiming it was for his collection.

The clerk nearby had heart-shaped eyes; he was handsome, rich, and willing to spend money on women—he was her ideal type.

The clerk's posture became even more alluring. If she could just hook up with Shang An, even for a one-night stand, it would be worth it. Unfortunately, these flirtatious glances were wasted on a blind man; Shang An's tastes had long been refined, and ordinary, mediocre beauties could not catch his eye.

This clerk might have been a goddess in the eyes of others, but to Shang An, she didn't even compare to the maids in his teacher's palace, let alone the two stunning beauties by his side.

Afterward, Shang An took Xiao Wu to other shops to buy various accessories, shoes, and socks. By the time they finished shopping, Xiao Wu had undergone a complete transformation.

A white rabbit-ear accessory sat atop her head, and she was dressed in a long, silver-white dress. She wore white silk stockings on her legs and a pair of crystal-heeled shoes, making her look like a princess who had just stepped out of a fairy tale.

Meanwhile, Ni Huang, who was following behind Shang An, had also changed into a light blue long dress. Paired with black silk stockings, her curvaceous figure and mature temperament were fully highlighted, making her incredibly charming.

"What a beautiful pair."

At this moment, a frivolous and untimely voice rang out. Following the sound, they saw a young man with dazzling reddish-brown hair standing ahead. The youth wore an arrogant expression, looking down on everyone, with several lackeys and guards trailing behind him—he was clearly a spoiled playboy.

"Two beauties, where are you from?"

The youth ignored Shang An entirely, his gaze unscrupulously scanning Ni Huang and Xiao Wu with a lecherous look on his face.

"None of your business."

Xiao Wu retorted without hesitation. She wasn't a submissive girl; aside from being obedient toward Shang An, she was always headstrong and willful.

"Yo, the little beauty has quite a temper, huh? Do you know who I am?"

"I don't care who you are. Get out of the way, or don't blame me for being impolite."

Xiao Wu didn't care about the status of the person in front of her. She feared nothing and no one, except for Shang An.

One of the lackeys behind Xue Beng immediately stepped forward to flatter him:

"Little girl, this is one of the most noble people in Heaven Dou City, His Highness the Fourth Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, Xue Beng."

Xue Beng also cooperated by striking a pose he thought was cool but was actually quite greasy, imagining how these two women would grovel once they learned of his status as a prince.

"How about it, two beauties? Why don't you consider following me? As long as you follow me, you'll have everything you could want..."

"You're Xue Beng, that good-for-nothing prince?"

Shang An interrupted Xue Beng's unsuccessful attempt at posturing.

"You pretty boy, you've got guts! How dare you speak to me like that."

Xue Beng hated two types of people: those who were better looking than him, and those who called him a good-for-nothing. Shang An happened to be both.

"You're finished. Do you know that? You've offended me, and your whole family is finished."

Shang An's expression didn't change in the slightest; his eyes were like a bottomless well, sending a chill down one's spine. Xue Beng involuntarily took a step back, then realized what he had done and flew into a rage out of embarrassment.

"Get him! If you beat him to death, I'll take responsibility."

Xue Beng shouted at his guards and lackeys. He only knew that Shang An had offended him; as for whether Shang An had any background, in Heaven Dou City, who could have a bigger background than him?

Besides, Shang An didn't even have guards beside him, so what kind of background could he possibly have?

Clearly, in Xue Beng's eyes, the curvaceous Ni Huang did not look like a guard.

Anyway, in the eyes of others, he was just a playboy, so beating someone to death wasn't a big deal, which naturally made his actions extremely reckless.

Truth be told, Xue Beng was actually quite satisfied with his current life. Being a playboy allowed him to do whatever he wanted, and the feeling of bullying others was truly great. Whether he was merely pretending to be a playboy or genuinely enjoying it was something only he knew.

It would be even better if that damned Xue Qinghe weren't around.

"Xue Beng! You're bullying people again."

A sharp, feminine voice rang out, and Xue Beng's expression changed instantly.

"Dugu Yan, why are you here?"

"Why? Just because you can be here, I can't? And didn't I tell you last time that if I catch you forcing yourself on women again, I'll beat you every time I see you?"

Dugu Yan didn't give Xue Beng any face at all. Completely ignoring his gloomy expression, she had the status to not fear him. The reputation of Dugu Bo, the Poison Douluo, was no joke; even a weak Title Douluo was still a Title Douluo.

"Hmph, consider yourselves lucky. Let's go."

Xue Beng glared fiercely at Shang An, turned around, and left, filled with unwillingness. Those two top-tier beauties were almost in his grasp! That damned bitch Dugu Yan ruined his fun again. Sooner or later, he would have his way with her for seven days and seven nights.

Shang An didn't care about the look Xue Beng gave him before leaving. He memorized his aura and turned to look at Dugu Yan.

"Many thanks for your help, Miss."

"No need to thank me, no need."

Dugu Yan waved her hands hurriedly, pretending to be indifferent, while inwardly she was exclaiming, What a handsome person! Dugu Yan wasn't usually one to care about looks, but Shang An was so unfairly attractive that he was definitely the best-looking man she had ever seen.

"By the way, my name is Dugu Yan. What's yours?"

"My name is Shang An."

Shang An gave a polite smile toward Dugu Yan.

Ah! He smiled at me, he smiled at me! Shang An's smile felt like a giant boulder crashing into Dugu Yan's heart. It could only be said that over the past few years, Shang An's features had fully matured, and his charm had only grown.

Usually, when facing ordinary passersby, he had to use his spiritual power to shield their perception so they wouldn't notice his charm, making him appear merely ordinarily handsome in their eyes. Otherwise, he feared he would be surrounded and blocked, causing traffic jams.

However, this general spiritual shielding was currently only effective on those below the level of a Spirit Master; it was useless against Spirit Masters who had already obtained a spirit ring.

It seems I will need to prepare a mask for the future.