Because You're More Handsome Than Tang Chen, You're Qian Daoliu

When he heard that the person before him was an old acquaintance of Bo Saixi's, Li Changqing was first stunned, then immediately understood.

So it was Spirit Hall's High Priest.

He had wondered who it was, to appear silently in the courtyard without him sensing even the slightest trace beforehand.

A level ninety-nine Peerless Douluo truly lived up to his reputation.

He just did not know whether the man had come to see Bo Saixi or to see him.

After all, one was the goddess he had failed to win in his youth, while the other was a mysterious boy suspected of being an heir to a god's legacy.

Li Changqing came back to his senses and gave a slight, neither humble nor overbearing bow. "So it is Senior Qian Daoliu. May I ask why you have come so late at night?"

Qian Daoliu looked at the child before him, and a flicker of surprise passed through his eyes.

He was certain he had never met this child before, yet for some reason, Li Changqing seemed familiar, as though he had seen him somewhere.

But how was that possible?

This was clearly their first meeting, and he had not left Spirit Hall for decades.

Logically speaking, this should not have happened.

Qian Daoliu suppressed his doubts and asked, "Child, how did you guess my identity?"

Li Changqing smiled faintly and explained unhurriedly, "It was not difficult to guess. Sister Xixi is a Peerless Douluo, so anyone who could be an old acquaintance of hers must be at the same level of cultivation. Also, this is Sister Xixi's first time coming to the continent, so only two people fit both conditions: Spirit Hall's High Priest, Qian Daoliu—Senior—and the Clear Sky Sect's sect master, Tang Chen."

Qian Daoliu became interested and continued, "Then why did you think I was Qian Daoliu rather than Tang Chen?"

Li Changqing raised a brow and said matter-of-factly, "Because there is a major difference between you."

"What is it?" Qian Daoliu asked curiously.

Li Changqing said seriously, "Qian Daoliu is more handsome than Tang Chen. His aura is also more sacred and makes people feel comfortable."

He was not merely flattering him.

Whether it was Qian Renxue or the Angel God, Qian Yuhan, their beauty was beyond question.

Therefore, Qian Daoliu and Qian Xunji naturally could not have looked bad either.

After all, they were Qian Renxue's grandfather and father respectively.

Although Bibi Dong's genes certainly helped, if the father's looks were lacking, there was no guarantee the child would be good-looking.

Tang San was proof of that.

Before his martial soul underwent its second awakening, he had completely inherited Tang Hao's ordinary face, the kind with no distinguishing features whatsoever.

But once he experienced his second awakening and became a true Blue Silver Emperor, Ah Yin's genes were finally displayed in full.

Later, Tang San and Xiao Wu's daughter, Tang Wutong, was likewise an unparalleled beauty.

Just as the saying went: dragons gave birth to dragons, phoenixes gave birth to phoenixes, and rats' children knew how to dig holes!

Qian Daoliu was stunned for a moment before bursting into hearty laughter.

His laughter carried a few traces of delight and pride. Clearly, Li Changqing's words had amused him.

"Not bad. You are absolutely right."

Qian Daoliu stopped laughing and looked at Li Changqing with approval as he readily admitted, "I am indeed much more handsome than that brute Tang Chen."

Li Changqing smiled, then asked, "Then, Senior, what brings you all the way here from Spirit Hall?"

Qian Daoliu did not answer directly. Instead, he asked, "Where is your sister, Bo Saixi? Where did she go?"

Li Changqing answered truthfully, "She went out to handle something. She will probably be back before long."

Qian Daoliu nodded lightly, then left behind a single instruction. "When your sister returns, have her come find me at Tiandou Hotel."

After saying that, he did not wait for Li Changqing's response. His figure flashed, and he vanished from the spot as though he had never been there.

The courtyard fell silent once more, with only the moonlight quietly spilling down.

Li Changqing looked in the direction where Qian Daoliu had disappeared and shrugged, not particularly bothered by it.

He turned, pushed open his door, entered the room, and casually shut it behind him.

"A level ninety-nine Peerless Douluo... Why does every one of them like playing these mysterious disappearing games?"

He muttered to himself, then climbed into bed, pulled up the blanket, closed his eyes, and soon drifted off to sleep.

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window lattice into the courtyard. Birds chirped merrily on the branches as a new day began.

Li Changqing had just finished washing up when he opened his door and saw Bo Saixi returning from outside with Na'er.

There were still traces of morning dew on them, making it clear that they had set out early.

"Na'er, how did it go? Did everything go smoothly?" Li Changqing asked.

Na'er nodded obediently, her silver hair glimmering softly in the morning light.

Joy sparkled in her amethyst-like eyes. "Mm-hm, thank you for helping me, Sister Xixi. Everything went smoothly. I successfully obtained my first soul ring!"

As she spoke, a thought crossed her mind, and a yellow soul ring rose from beneath her feet, slowly revolving around her.

Although it was only a hundred-year soul ring, it was already an excellent start for a child who had only recently awakened her martial soul.

Li Changqing nodded in satisfaction. "That is good. Go take a hot bath quickly, then we will head to class."

"Okay, Brother Qing." Na'er answered before turning toward her room, her light footsteps revealing her excellent mood.

Only after Na'er's door closed did the smile on Li Changqing's face fade slightly.

He turned to Bo Saixi, his tone becoming serious. "Sister Xixi, Qian Daoliu is here."

Bo Saixi's hand, which had been about to pour tea, paused slightly, and her brows immediately furrowed.

She set down the teapot, turned to Li Changqing, and asked gravely, "Qian Daoliu? Where is he? And how did you find out?"

Li Changqing did not hide anything and recounted everything that had happened the previous night.

From Qian Daoliu appearing out of thin air in the courtyard to their conversation.

He also told her how Qian Daoliu had left after saying, "When your sister returns, have her come find me at Tiandou Hotel."

Bo Saixi fell silent after hearing this.

She walked over to a stone stool and sat down, lightly tapping her fingers against the table as thought flickered in her eyes.

Qian Daoliu had come.

And he had specifically asked to see her.

This was not good news.

Although she had known Qian Daoliu for many years, their relationship had always been complicated.

When they were young, Qian Daoliu had pursued her, but she had never felt that way about him, so she had always kept her distance.

Later, each of them inherited responsibility for Sea God Island and Spirit Hall, and they had even fewer chances to meet.

Their last meeting had been decades ago.

Now, Qian Daoliu had suddenly come to Heaven Dou City and specifically requested to see her. He certainly was not here merely to reminisce.

Most likely, her departure from Sea God Island had caught Spirit Hall's attention, and Qian Daoliu had come personally to test the waters.

After a moment, Bo Saixi raised her head and said, "All right, I understand. Take Na'er to class. I will take a bath, change clothes, and go see him."

Li Changqing nodded and did not say anything more.

He knew that with Bo Saixi's strength and status, even if Qian Daoliu intended to do something, he would not dare act rashly.

If two level ninety-nine Peerless Douluo truly fought, all of Heaven Dou City would suffer. Qian Daoliu could not possibly fail to understand that.

Bo Saixi turned and entered her room, closing the door.

Li Changqing remained standing in the courtyard, looking toward Tiandou Hotel in the distance as a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.

"Qian Daoliu... Spirit Hall's High Priest... Interesting."

He murmured softly, "What kind of scene will it be when two gods' representatives in the mortal world meet once more?"