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Originally, Dai Chengfeng had many things to do in Wu'an City.
For example, although the Dujiangyan project had already resumed under Zhu Yan's supervision, he still wanted to inspect it personally.
Or check on the progress of the 1,000-man elite guard—how far had their training advanced?
And perhaps visit the widows of the soldiers who had died in battle.
But all these plans were completely interrupted by that letter from the Spirit Hall…
'Ah well, these are minor matters. Dealing with Bibi Dong, the big boss, is the top priority.'
Dai Chengfeng sighed helplessly, shook his head, and handed over his plans, as well as arrangements for the Clan of Destruction, to Zhu Yan and Li Zhizhao. The carriage slowly began to move.
Destination: Star Luo City.
Two carriages, two drivers.
At Dai Chengfeng's suggestion, Zhu Fan, Ye Renxin, and Dugu Bo—the "elderly" trio—rode in one carriage, while Dai Chengfeng, Ye Lingling, and Dugu Yan shared the other.
The reasoning was simple: age gaps create generational divides.
Though Ye Renxin and Dugu Bo were somewhat concerned about their granddaughters, they reasoned that what could possibly happen in a carriage?
Moreover, when Zhu Fan mentioned the romantic pink cat-girls of Star Luo City, the arrangement was decided without further argument.
Inside Dai Chengfeng's carriage
"Just one day of peace, and now we're back to traveling…"
Dai Chengfeng rested his head on Ye Lingling's smooth, white thighs, inhaling the faint, refreshing scent of grass and wood that clung to her. His eyes were filled with resignation.
He shifted slightly, his gaze tracing the curve of her legs upward, finally settling on her delicate face and silvery hair.
"Lingling is so obedient. She knows I have a headache and even massages me."
Upon hearing Dai Chengfeng's praise, Ye Lingling's cheeks flushed slightly, but her lips instinctively curved into a faint smile.
"If you know, then behave. Otherwise, I won't bother with you anymore."
Despite her words, her soft, pale hands continued to gently massage his temples and brow.
"Tch!"
Meanwhile, sitting opposite them, Dugu Yan popped a grape into her mouth and pouted slightly. "Only a fool like Lingling would fall for your tricks…"
"You're as strong as an ox—how can you have a headache?"
"I wouldn't normally…"
Dai Chengfeng sighed softly. "But this is Bibi Dong we're talking about…"
At this, both Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling instinctively nodded.
After all, this was Bibi Dong—the Pope of the Spirit Hall, the publicly acknowledged strongest person on the continent. Being targeted by her, especially for something potentially unpleasant, was no small matter.
It wasn't just Dai Chengfeng—even their own grandfather would be worried upon hearing such news, right?
Thinking this, Dugu Yan's eyes flickered with concern.
She picked up a plump, round grape, hesitating slightly in her hand.
But as she watched Ye Lingling tenderly massaging Dai Chengfeng's temples, she thought, 'I can't lose to Lingling…'
"Here~"
Dugu Yan held a grape between her fingers and extended it toward Dai Chengfeng's lips. "Eat. Maybe some food will cheer you up."
A flicker of surprise flashed in Dai Chengfeng's eyes. He raised his gaze slightly to look at Dugu Yan.
Seeing Dai Chengfeng staring at her, Dugu Yan, already shy, blushed even more deeply and instinctively averted her eyes.
Still, she tried to maintain her composure and lightly coughed. "What are you looking at? I'm just taking pity on you…"
Even so,
Dai Chengfeng could clearly see the concern hidden beneath her lowered eyelashes.
"Are you going to eat it or not? If not, I'll throw it away…"
At this moment, seeing that Dai Chengfeng still hadn't opened his mouth, Dugu Yan grew increasingly flustered. Nervously, she tucked a strand of her long hair behind her ear.
"I'd never refuse a grape fed to me by Yan'er."
With that, a faint smile appeared in Dai Chengfeng's eyes. He opened his mouth, took the grape, and bit down gently.
"Not bad…"
A satisfied smirk tugged at the corner of Dai Chengfeng's lips.
For a moment, he enjoyed the grapes Dugu Yan fed him, the gentle massage from Ye Lingling, and the faint, refreshing scent of grass emanating from Ye Lingling's body.
His eyes half-closed, and he couldn't help but think, 'This is the life!'
'Pity they're still too young…'
Shaking his head, Dai Chengfeng temporarily pushed aside those suggestive thoughts and turned his attention back to Dugu Yan.
"More…"
Hearing this, a hint of a smile flickered in Dugu Yan's eyes as she picked up another grape.
But the next second—
'Eh?!'
Dugu Yan's heart jolted involuntarily as she felt the warmth and gentle pressure of Dai Chengfeng's teeth against her fingertips. It was as if an electric current surged through her entire body.
Her body trembled slightly, growing weak. Her rounded earlobes and delicate collarbone turned crimson…
Instinctively, she wanted to pull her hand back, but realizing how obvious such a reaction would be, she forced herself to remain calm and slowly lowered her hand instead.
'Dai Chengfeng probably didn't mean to do that, right?'
Dugu Yan's heart raced uncontrollably. Nervously, she glanced up at Dai Chengfeng through lowered lashes.
Seeing him act as if nothing had happened, his nonchalant expression made her feel both embarrassed and annoyed.
But at this moment, Dai Chengfeng opened his mouth slightly again, his eyes filled with anticipation as he looked at her, silently conveying: More…
Dugu Yan bit her lower lip. 'You jerk!'
Her gaze lingered on Dai Chengfeng's face. After a brief hesitation, her pale fingers picked up another grape and extended it toward him.
Just as Dai Chengfeng's playful eyes focused on the grape, about to take it—
"Whoa!"
The driver suddenly called out sharply, and the carriage came to an abrupt stop.
"What's wrong?"
Dai Chengfeng, irritated by the interruption, asked curiously.
The driver quickly replied, "Your Highness, there are two people blocking the road ahead."
"Blocking the road?"
Dai Chengfeng narrowed his eyes, sat up, and lifted the carriage curtain.
The next second, his pupils contracted sharply, and his expression turned grave. "Bibi Dong really thinks highly of me!"
In the middle of the road stood two figures. One wore black armor, his towering frame exuding masculinity and strength. His cold, resolute demeanor radiated an unyielding ferocity, resembling a ruthless predator ready to strike.
The other figure was slender, every movement oozing femininity. He delicately twirled a golden chrysanthemum in his hand, his posture graceful and slightly coy.
He looked every bit the part of a "dandy."
"Prince Dai Chengfeng, our Pope wishes to see you. Come with us."
As the curtain was lifted, the dandy-like figure holding the chrysanthemum spoke first. His voice was soft and melodious, yet carried an underlying tone of command.
"And if you don't want anything to happen to the others…"
The muscular man followed up, his voice deep and menacing.
"Chengfeng, who are they?"
At this moment, Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan, curious, turned to Dai Chengfeng, whose expression had grown extremely serious.
"Yue Guan, Gui Mei!"
"Elders of the Spirit Hall, Title Douluos. Their titles: Chrysanthemum and Ghost!"
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