A moment later, Shui Ningrou brought over another pot of tea and asked, "Husband, would you like me to cook a few more dishes?"
Lin Chen chuckled lightly, "No need. I'm not some royalty or nobleman, why would I need such a grand display?"
Shui Ningrou obediently came up behind him, her delicate hands massaging his shoulders. "My husband's status is much higher than those of princes and nobles~"
Lin Chen took her delicate hand and then swept her into his arms. "You don't need to serve me, just eat with me."
"Mmm~" Shui Ningrou gently picked up a piece of lean meat for him, and he swallowed it after chewing a few bites with his rice.
" Rou'er, spiritual tea~"
Shui Ningrou turned to pour him a cup of tea, blew on it a few times, and slowly brought it to his lips.
Unexpectedly, Lin Chen didn't drink directly from the cup. Instead, he grinned mischievously at her and said, " Rou'er, don't feed me with a cup~"
"Then what should we use?" Shui Ningrou asked, puzzled.
Lin Chen pointed to her thin lips, and she instantly understood. Her beautiful face flushed slightly, but she did not refuse at all.
Her fate, along with that of the women of Tianshui, was entirely in Lin Chen's hands. Moreover, the last battle had completely won over her heart and body.
A few breaths later, Shui Ningrou drank the entire cup of tea, then wrapped her arms around his neck and slowly leaned closer...
"Ugh..."
Glug... Glug...
A few drops of tea trickled down her snow-white neck and into her cleavage. Lin Chen didn't intend to miss a single drop and chased after her relentlessly.
And so, the two spent a full hour eating a simple dinner. When it was over, the beautiful woman in his arms was already fully clothed, her pretty face flushed, and her eyes were full of allure.
"Hehe..." Lin Chen chuckled, stood up, picked up the beauty in his arms, and headed towards the inner chamber of the back hall.
Night falls, midnight
Lin Chen lay sprawled on the soft couch, his eyes half-closed, enjoying the moment as Shui Ningrou diligently served him.
Ding ding...
Just then, there was a knock at the door. Shui Ningrou body trembled slightly, and just as she was about to get up, a strong hand pressed her down.
"Go in~"
As soon as she finished speaking, a stunningly beautiful woman dressed in dark purple leather armor and trousers entered. She was only slightly taken aback by the scene in the room before quickly regaining her composure, as she was already used to this kind of thing. "My lord, there is news of him."
Lin Chen said calmly, "Speak."
Ling Yuan explained, "Just as my husband predicted, Tang Hao and Tang San did indeed go to the Slaughter City. This is an urgent report sent back overnight by the frontier disciples."
"Okay~"
Seeing that she showed no sign of leaving, Lin Chen's lips curled into a slight smile, " Yuan'er, Rou'er's art is still a bit rusty, why don't you teach her?"
Ling Yuan's cold and beautiful face revealed a hint of joy. "Yes~"
The next day, early morning
Attended by two stunningly beautiful women, Lin Chen lazily got up. He had only rested for less than an hour when it was already broad daylight. If he didn't have something to do, he would have loved to sleep for another three days and three nights.
" Rou'er, are you sure you don't want to go back with your husband?"
Looking at the stunningly beautiful woman who was only draped in a light blue veil, Lin Chen asked with some reluctance.
Shui Ningrou bit her lip. "I also wish to serve you, my husband, but I have deep feelings for the Skywater Academy and don't want to abandon it easily. Also... I don't want to be a useless ornament by your side. I want to contribute to the success of the Skywater Academy and share your burdens."
"Share my worries? What worries could I possibly have?" Lin Chen asked casually with a faint smile.
Shui Ningrou said softly, "Even if my husband doesn't have it, my sister the Pope does. The Spirit Hall has a long way to go if it wants to unify Douluo. I am willing to contribute my meager strength."
" Skywater City is a crucial stop on the Spirit Hall's northern expedition. Adjacent to the Spirit Hall and the Heaven River, it's the only first-class water city in the Heaven Dou Empire situated by a river, making its strategic importance immense."
Lin Chen's eyes lit up, and he affectionately wrapped his large hand around her slender waist. "I didn't expect you to think so far ahead~"
"Go ahead and do it. With your husband's support, I'll have your Pope sister transfer the branch hall master of the Spirit Hall in Skywater City and send one of our people to support you."
Shui Ningrou happily offered a sweet kiss. "Thank you, my husband~"
"Hehe..."
One hour later...
Lin Chen finished his breakfast and walked down the street, accompanied by a stunningly beautiful woman in a purple leather skirt and pants.
Ling Yuan asked curiously, "My lord, our Spirit Hall has already laid out its plans in the Heaven Dou Empire, and we may very well be able to reclaim Heaven Dou without bloodshed in the future. Why are you still managing Skywater City?"
Lin Chen said calmly, "First, the Spirit Hall's plan may not succeed; second, even if it does, it may not belong to our own forces!"
Ling Yuan's pupils contracted. "You mean... Your Highness Xue might very well..."
Lin Chen analyzed, "She probably won't do that before the Spirit Hall clears away the obstacles. Even if she wanted to, Qian Daoliu would never allow it. But if the Spirit Hall's enemies are wiped out, who knows what will happen next!"
"Internal strife based on self-interest is inherent in human nature! Besides, she and my wife already have a history of conflict..."
Ling Yuan took a deep breath, her beautiful eyes looking at her husband and master with admiration, her heart pounding like a deer, attracted by his charm.
Pope's Palace
"Where did you go gallivanting off to last night?"
Bibi Dong sat reclining on the Pope chair, dressed in a purple dress, her beautiful eyes fixed on her troublesome little man.
"Hehe..." Lin Chen immediately revealed a sly smile, his carefully cultivated imposing aura instantly destroyed:
" Dong'er, your husband is doing this for your grand ambition of unification. Yesterday, I worked through the night to settle things at the Skywater Academy. As long as you transfer that Salas from the Spirit Hall Branch, I guarantee Skywater City will be our private territory from now on!"
Bibi Dong scoffed, "Take care of Skywater City? I bet you took care of someone in Skywater City last night, and then came back asking me to solidify your gains?"
"Uh..." Lin Chen said seriously, "My wife has excellent insight; I admire her!"
Who is it?
" Shui Ningrou ~"
"The dean of the Skywater Academy?" Bibi Dong frowned slightly and said softly, "Isn't she Bing'er and Yue's mother? Do the sisters know that?"
Lin Chen scratched his nose. "You should know, right?"
A sly glint flashed in Bibi Dong's beautiful eyes. "My husband is truly amazing. How about this, you help me with some errands these next few days?"
Lin Chen Xin tightened. Looking at the female Pope's suddenly changed expression, he cautiously asked, "Madam, as long as you want me to sell myself, anything is negotiable~"
Bibi Dong chuckled softly, "My husband is so clever, he guessed it right away~"
"???"
"The forces that joined the Spirit Hall recently are somewhat complicated, and many of them are not loyal, so... I want you to make a trip and win them over. Of course, it would be even better if you could seduce the daughters of the leaders of these forces~" Bibi Dong gently tidied his appearance.
"Please, my husband~"
"That's it?" Lin Chen's eyes lit up.
Bibi Dong nodded. "Mm~"
Lin Chen immediately relaxed and nodded excitedly. "Don't worry, Madam, I guarantee they'll completely submit to me!"