Douluo : Capture the goddess starting from peerless tang sect

"So, don't be so violent with me in the future. When you're asking for help, you should have the attitude of someone who needs it, got it?" Qianran chuckled.

He wasn't convinced he couldn't handle this fiery young woman. Someday, he'd make sure Ma Xiaotao saw his true capabilities.

"Hmph." Ma Xiaotao instinctively wanted to refute, but remembering that she needed his help, her stance softened. She worried that if she upset him, he might actually abandon her.

Thinking about it made her nervous. Fortunately, Qianran wasn't the petty type, or he'd have been upset long ago.

"By the way, the academy's Treasure Appreciation Event is coming up in a few days. Core disciples will receive invitations, but I can take you to the inner court's event." Ma Xiaotao pulled out a gold-embossed red invitation card. It was an invitation to the Treasure Appreciation Event, specifically inviting inner court disciples from Shrek Academy.

"The Treasure Appreciation Event?" Qianran remembered.

This event was hosted by major merchants in Shrek City. When they received rare items, they held an exclusive preview event for Shrek Academy before selling the items in a public auction.

The best part? Shrek Academy attendees received a discount.

"There are three types of Treasure Appreciation Events. The first is for the academy's own procurement purposes, like rare metals for the Soul Engineering Department or specialized teaching supplies for the Martial Soul Department. Besides the academy's and teachers' orders, these events rarely offer anything truly exceptional."

"The other two types of events are for students, with far better items. One is specifically for inner court students, where soul bones often appear. The other is for core disciples, who also get a line of credit." For inner court and core disciples, the Treasure Appreciation Event was always a lively occasion.

He recalled in the original story, Wang Dong'er acquired a soul bone at this event. It was likely a gift from Tang San, who seemed to strategically place treasures throughout Douluo to await his descendants.

Qianran needed rare metals and an advanced experimental table. The Ice Empress was intrigued by soul tools, which was proving to be an expensive hobby.

It would also be a fun outing with his girls, giving them a chance to shop around for what they wanted.

Most importantly, it would be an opportunity to meet the inner court's beauties and see if they were as pretty as rumored.

Mwahaha.

What the academy's geniuses loved most about the event was the ability to buy on credit, essentially like a loan. They could repay once they graduated. It was an investment in core and inner court disciples alike, beneficial to both sides.

It was a prestigious event for the academy's top talents.

He could finally get acquainted with the inner court's famous beauties.

"Hmph. See you then. I'm heading out." Ma Xiaotao huffed and turned to leave. Spending too much time with Qianran was uncomfortable. It wasn't exactly physical discomfort but rather...

Qianran watched Ma Xiaotao hurry away and grinned. When he finally won her over, he would show her what real joy was.

If he could bring out the best in Ma Xiaotao, she would be a truly stunning partner. Her fiery personality and body, once fully realized, would exude immense allure. How could that not make a man feel fortunate?

He savored the memory of her earlier seductive expressions, her sighs, and her impatience.

Later tonight, he would make it up to Dong'er, asking her to wear Xiao Wu's outfits from her days at Notting Academy — one from her youth, another from her teen years, and one from adulthood, to relive different eras. Mwahaha. Dong'er didn't know the origin of these outfits yet, but he wondered how she'd react when she found out.

Then he'd have Nan Nan try them on too. He was curious to see who resembled Xiao Wu more between the two of them.

"System, open my sign-in rewards."

"Ding, congratulations to the host for signing in with Ma Xiaotao, and receiving the Spirit Flame: Phoenix Divine Fire."

Oh?

Qianran's eyes sparkled.

The Phoenix Divine Fire was from the mythical phoenix, similar in nature to the exotic fires, possessing a certain level of intelligence and capable of growing by absorbing the world's energy.

"Excellent."

Qianran admired the Phoenix Divine Fire in his hand, surprised by its power. Its heat surpassed Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire Phoenix. This was already at the level of Ultimate Fire. The flame in his hand flickered, taking the form of a phoenix, looking immensely powerful.

If nurtured properly, the Phoenix Divine Fire might even grow into a powerful entity similar to the Snow Empress. After all, the Snow Empress was a creature born of the extreme ice energy of the far north.

Alternatively, he could choose to absorb it directly, gaining a potent trump card.

But Qianran didn't want to rush. He was already powerful. This Phoenix Divine Fire could gradually strengthen itself. When placed in the Yin-Yang Love Pavilion, its strength would soar, eventually becoming a reliable ace.

Qian Renxue and the Ice Empress were powerful, but even with their closeness, their power was ultimately their own.

Only with strength he controlled could Qianran feel truly secure.

"One more card in my hand."

"Speaking of the Yin-Yang Love Pavilion, I should locate it soon. That dog Hao Yuhao should know its location. I can't let him get to it first," Qianran mused.

He intended to seize every opportunity meant for Hao Yuhao.

Even if he didn't need it himself, he could give it to his "sisters." No chance would be left to Hao Yuhao, who he saw as a loyal follower of Tang San.

"By the way, I wonder where Huo Yun'er is buried. My resurrection technique can currently only revive those weaker than me, and of the worthy candidates, only Huo Yun'er fits," Qianran smirked mischievously.

When he resurrected Huo Yun'er, it would mark the beginning of endless nights of revelry.

Imagine Hao Yuhao, the devoted son, witnessing his mother's return. Would he be thrilled and embrace him as a father? If he were truly filial, he'd accept Huo Yun'er's wishes, right? If Hao Yuhao showed sincerity, Qianran wouldn't mind gaining a "son."

(Chapter End)