It was late at night.
The Star Emperor Hotel remains as magnificent as ever, neon lights reflecting its decadent and extravagant atmosphere. People come and go in the lobby, and under the calm night, undercurrents surge.
On the top floor, in a luxurious and spacious room, only two bedside lamps were on. The warm yellow light wasn't particularly bright, but it created a unique atmosphere.
Qiangu Yunche leaned lazily on the bedside, listening to the sound of rushing water coming from the bathroom, with a hint of emotion and satisfaction in his expression.
About fifteen minutes later, the bathroom door, shrouded in mist, was opened from the inside, releasing a cool wave of steam and a faint yet unforgettable fragrance.
Ling Luochеn had just taken a shower, appeared much gentler than usual. She was wearing a white bathrobe with the collar loosely open, and water droplets rolled slowly down the curve of her collarbone, reflecting a delicate shimmer under the warm yellow light.
Ling Luochеn raised her hand to gather her half-wet long hair, her collarbone twitching slightly with the movement, and a drop of water that was about to fall slid down her skin into the deeper shadows.
The bathrobe's waist tie was pulled very tight, making her already slender waist appear even more delicate.
The waistline suddenly curves downwards into a full arc, the hem of the bathrobe stretched to reveal a voluptuous silhouette, and the firm lines of the legs are faintly visible as one moves. The upper part is tightly wrapped by the neckline, the fabric of the bathrobe clinging to the undulating curves, and the winding path of watermarks from the collarbone down to the bulge is enough to make one's heart flutter.
She tilted her head and used her Soul Power to dry the ends of her hair, creating an elegant curve on the side of her neck. The remaining dampness in her collarbone gleamed under the lamplight, like a small pool of moonlight.
Qiangu Yunche admired this scene of a beautiful woman emerging from her bath, feeling exceptionally happy.
His gaze was so blatant that Ling Luochеn couldn't pretend not to notice it.
But what had just happened had made her very angry. She didn't want to pay any attention to Qiangu Yunche, and ignored the fact that he had already opened his arms to her. She just gave a light snort and walked straight to the other side of the bed, where she sat down.
Knowing he was in the wrong, Qiangu Yunche quietly shifted his position and then reached out to embrace Ling Luochеn's waist.
"Snap--"
With a crisp sound, Qiangu Yunche's hand was knocked away, but Ling Luochеn did not turn around.
There's hope!
Qiangu Yunche knew Ling Luochеn's temperament well. He had just coaxed and tricked the usually aloof girl into doing something embarrassing that she would never have even thought about before. It was already a good result that Ling Luochеn hadn't told him to get out of the room.
But from that slap just now, Qiangu Yunche made a judgment: Ling Luochеn was angry, but not to the extent of what happened before.
Realizing this, Qiangu Yunche hardened his stance and, regardless of Ling Luochеn's wishes, forcefully pulled her into his arms.
Holding a beautiful woman in one's arms is like embracing a piece of fine, warm jade; the interplay of cool and warm sensations is exceptionally satisfying.
Ling Luochеn's body stiffened, and a hint of anger appeared on her face, but after struggling a few times to no avail, she became too lazy to move.
After all, in terms of power, ten of her might not be as good as one Qiangu Yunche.
"Sister Luochen, what I did just now was wrong. I deeply regret it and will definitely not do it again next time."
Qiangu Yunche spoke sincerely, but his words angered Ling Luochеn so much that she grabbed his arm and spun him around hard.
"You bastard! Pervert! Scoundrel! You think you can do this again? You're dreaming! I shouldn't have trusted you. Do you know how many times I washed my face, and how disgusting it was? I don't feel like eating anything for the next week."
Qiangu Yunche coughed lightly. Although he knew he was in the wrong, he still couldn't help but defend himself:
"How could I possibly control myself in a situation like that..."
"If you can't control yourself, then don't have it."
Ling Luochеn was filled with resentment. Normally, given her personality, it would be impossible for her to grant Qiangu Yunche's Qiangu Yunche request, but she couldn't resist his persistent pleading and coaxing. He even brought up the obligations and responsibilities between boyfriend and girlfriend, and threatened to find someone else if she didn't comply...
Ling Luochеn was momentarily unsettled, and coupled with the stimulation from Ma Xiaotao's recent incident, he half-heartedly gave in to Qiangu Yunche's advances.
But who would have thought that Qiangu Yunche would take an inch and then a mile, and in the end even forcefully give her a childish look.
Upon hearing this, Qiangu Yunche coughed lightly.
What do you mean he doesn't want it anymore? This concerns his lifelong happiness, and indeed everyone's.
If Ling Luochеn really shows no mercy, Han Ruoruo and the other two girls, who have been envious of her for a while, will definitely be the first to get angry with her.
After a series of sincere apologies, Ling Luochеn's previously stiff body finally softened, but her face remained tense, unmoved even when Qiangu Yunche's hands started to wander again.
This area is near Lao Beng's house.
Qiangu Yunche Che only had a little fun and didn't do anything more outrageous.
Qiangu Yunche glanced at the time, paused in his actions, and then spoke:
"Tonight probably won't be so peaceful."
"Hmm?" Ling Luochеn was somewhat puzzled.
"Previously, a group of Evil Soul Master in Star Luo City had their eyes on Ma Xiaotao. Yesterday, Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire went out of control, and she almost completely degenerated into Evil Soul Master."
The Black Phoenix Evil Soul Master is seen by other Evil Soul Master as equivalent to the Shrek Academy Inner Court student in the eyes of ordinary people on the continent—an absolute genius among geniuses. Now is the best time to snatch Ma Xiaotao, because once they return to the Shrek Academy, the risks they face will increase exponentially."
In the original novel, the Holy Spirit Cult mobilized a total of eleven high-level Evil Soul Master in order to obtain Ma Xiaotao. Four of them had reached the level of Titled Douluo, and the others were Soul Douluo with around eight rings.
The power of Evil Soul Master is extraordinary. Such a group of Evil Soul Master even required Mu En was in poor condition, to lead the Sea God Pavilion Elder to fight them personally. Although six of the last eleven died, only one of the four Titled Douluo died. Moreover, this Evil Soul Master also achieved their goal and successfully took Ma Xiaotao away.
Now, in the eyes of outsiders, Ma Xiaotao has become the Black Phoenix Evil Soul Master, which only makes those Evil Soul Master even more eager to possess her.
Moreover, Ma Xiaotao is currently in Star Luo City. Although Star Luo City is the capital, it is not as safe as Sea God Island.
Qiangu Yunche had a strong intuition that those guys might make their move tonight.
Ling Luochеn frowned upon hearing this, then said in a deep voice:
"If that's the case, should we inform our great-grandfather and the others in advance...?"
Qiangu Yunche raised an eyebrow, then smiled and said:
"You've already invited my great-grandfather? Is Sister Luochen so eager to marry me?"
"Be serious, I'm talking to you about something important!"
Ling Luochеn looked displeased, then kicked Qiangu Yunche...