Douluo : Capture the goddess starting from peerless tang sect

Before long, Qianran was in a state of bliss.

There was nothing in the world more satisfying than this, especially seeing the normally proud and aloof Xian Lin'er show this vulnerable, endearing side. The contrast made it even harder for Qianran to hold back.

It was simply irresistible.

Imagine your girlfriend kneeling before you, looking up with big, innocent eyes. Wouldn't you feel a shiver too?

Qianran held out longer than most could.

"You're unbelievable," Xian Lin'er muttered, wiping her face with a handkerchief and stomping on his foot in mock anger.

"Consider it like a face mask. Might be good for your skin," Qianran joked with a sheepish grin. He hadn't planned this.

"You can keep your 'face mask' to yourself," Xian Lin'er huffed, taking a while to compose herself.

She realized that no matter what Qianran did, she couldn't stay angry with him.

"Oh, and here is your fifth-rank Soul Engineer badge. You can wear it on your chest; from now on, you're officially recognized by Shrek Academy as a fifth-rank Soul Engineer," Xian Lin'er said, handing him an octagonal blue badge with five intricately carved, star-shaped diamonds.

Aside from their time apart, she also wanted to reward him. A Soul Engineer of his caliber at such a young age brought her immense pride.

With his talent, Qianran would undoubtedly become a prominent figure at Shrek Academy. It wouldn't be long before the Sea God Pavilion convened another special meeting just for him. Previously, they had met twice for Qianran: once regarding his Angelic martial soul, and again when his aura, along with Tang Ya's, had resembled that of an Evil Soul Master. Both times, the meetings had focused on his martial soul. But now, with his achievements in soul tools, he was sure to capture their attention again.

Many elders in the Sea God Pavilion had wanted to take Qianran as their disciple, but she had claimed him first, leaving them envious.

And nothing pleased her more than outshining Cai Mei'er.

The higher Qianran's talents soared, the more frustrated Cai Mei'er would feel. She had initially tried to recruit Qianran as her disciple, even asking Yan Shaozhe to help, but Xian Lin'er had gotten there first.

Now, she had the satisfaction of seeing Cai Mei'er humbled whenever they crossed paths in the Sea God Pavilion.

Cai Mei'er could never measure up to her, in strength or in choosing disciples.

Yan Shaozhe? He couldn't compare to Qianran.

In just twenty years, Qianran would surpass Yan Shaozhe's abilities.

Plus, thanks to the rejuvenating elixir, her beauty had increased, and she would remain forever young. When Cai Mei'er's looks faded, she would still look the same.

The thought filled her with delight.

Qianran pulled Xian Lin'er into an embrace. Any time he spent with her was precious; her figure was unparalleled.

"The Treasure Appreciation Event is coming up. I plan to buy some metal materials and an experimental table. They should have these at the event, right?" Qianran mused, playing with the badge in his hand, thinking of items for the Ice Empress.

"You're not coming to my place anymore?" Xian Lin'er looked a bit taken aback, pouting slightly.

"It's not that. If I have the materials at home, I could work on parts of the project whenever I have extra time." Naturally, he couldn't mention it was for the Ice Empress, though he genuinely needed these resources too.

"Why waste money? Our Soul Engineering Department will be procuring materials. I'll get some for you. Some metals are rare and only available in the Sun and Moon Empire, and they won't sell to us. We're lucky to get them for our department, and they're unavailable elsewhere," Xian Lin'er replied nonchalantly. She had little concern for soul tools herself.

"Oh, using your position to help me out? That's against school policy, you know," Qianran said, grinning. Having a wife who managed the Soul Engineering Department was quite the perk. Xian Lin'er wasn't overly strict about rules, but this was rare even for her.

He didn't really mind spending money on rare metals and a table. What thrilled him was her willingness to bend the rules for him.

It felt like Xian Lin'er was turning into a "bad teacher" under his influence. And he liked it. He loved a wife willing to bend the rules for family.

"Well, do you want it or not? Rest assured, whenever I come across anything good, I'll save it for you. After all, you're my little troublemaker. If anyone in the department gives you a hard time, just let me know, and I'll handle it," Xian Lin'er teased, her eyes sparkling. If it weren't for Qianran, she wouldn't dream of breaking school rules. But he was her little husband, so who else would she pamper? What mattered more: school rules or her man? She wasn't one to bully students, but if anyone crossed Qianran, she could be petty.

"I love this bad-girl side of you."

Qianran lifted her chin, caressing her porcelain face, feeling deeply satisfied. If he were the hero and Xian Lin'er helped the villain, he'd be furious. But he was the villain, and he adored this side of her.

…

Meanwhile, Huo Yuhao, who was excitedly heading to Shrek Academy, sneezed several times in a row.

"Damn, who's cursing me?"

"Just wait until I get to Shrek Academy. I'll probably get special treatment in the Soul Engineering Department, and if I'm placed in Teacher Zhou Yi's class with Dong'er, it'll be perfect. I'll make a name for myself," Huo Yuhao thought confidently. Back when he was only a second-rank Soul Engineer, the teachers had been amazed. Now, he could create third-rank soul tools, and even manage some fourth-rank ones, so he was sure to be hailed as a genius.

…

"Actually, there might be someone who needs your help, my 'bad teacher.' You're amazing, and I love it," Qianran said, giving Xian Lin'er a playful squeeze. He was utterly captivated by her. He didn't have a strong moral compass; having someone like Xian Lin'er who would go above and beyond for him was exhilarating.

If not for the timing, he would've wanted even more from Xian Lin'er.

Judging by the timeline, Huo Yuhao should be arriving soon. Without the Ice Empress as his powerful martial soul, he'd likely end up in the Soul Engineering Department. Walking right into the lion's den! Qianran could easily teach Huo Yuhao a lesson then.

If he tried to enter Zhou Yi's class, that would be another trap. Zhou Yi was practically half on his side now.