As an experienced veteran in the art of relationships, Li Chang'an naturally didn't show any reluctance when Hu Liena invited him out on Valentine's Day. Instead, he accepted the tickets she handed him with a gentle smile and agreed to meet that evening.
Well then, his schedule was now completely booked—morning, afternoon, and evening.
Just five minutes after Hu Liena left, Li Chang'an hurriedly got dressed and went downstairs. After finding out where the Spirit Master Memorial Hall was located, he immediately made his way there.
The Spirit Master Memorial Hall was situated on the eastern side of Spirit City. It was a large standalone building filled with all kinds of exhibits—all related to soul masters.
There were things like soul tools used by famous figures, historical scrolls from past wars on the Douluo Continent, and even a couple of rare soul bones…
"I want to see your manager!" Li Chang'an shouted anxiously at the receptionist the moment he stepped through the door.
Although his tone was a bit rushed, the receptionist noticed his refined appearance and noble demeanor, so she politely went to call the manager.
"Let's get straight to the point," Li Chang'an said, sitting calmly, "I want your exhibition hall open tomorrow morning, afternoon, and evening. Name your price."
This was a matter of life and death for him—if he couldn't pull this off, tomorrow he'd be facing an emotional battlefield. No way he was letting that happen.
"Well, sir," the manager began hesitantly, "most of the items in our museum are quite valuable. Hosting continuous exhibitions all day might result in wear and tear on the artifacts."
"Flat price—fifty thousand gold soul coins. Open the museum all day tomorrow, exactly as I asked. And inform your staff: no matter how many times I come, act like it's my first visit every time," Li Chang'an said firmly.
His attention to detail was impeccable—this kind of meticulousness was a habit he'd developed over many years.
"It's not about the money," the manager said with a magnanimous smile. "What matters is giving more people the chance to appreciate our collection. We'll stay open all day tomorrow, from morning until night."
Li Chang'an didn't press the issue. He paid the fee on the spot and left the building humming a tune. Tomorrow was going to be one hell of a day.
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Early the next morning, Li Chang'an stood waiting outside the Pope's Palace in a pale blue casual outfit. Knowing that Bibi Dong sometimes skipped breakfast, he had thoughtfully brought her some food.
Attention to detail—that's what counted!
Since Bibi Dong was a public figure, she had opted for a casual look today: a simple, light purple dress without any embellishments, her long hair flowing freely over her shoulders.
Though her outfit was vastly different from her usual regal attire, her natural grace and presence still made her impossible to ignore.
"Teacher, I bet you haven't eaten yet. I brought this for you," Li Chang'an said as he handed her the breakfast.
Bibi Dong smiled gently and accepted the food. "How thoughtful. Let's go."
The museum issued a limited number of tickets, and since its visitors were all spirit masters, each guest had a personal guide.
Today's guide for Li Chang'an and Bibi Dong happened to be the same young receptionist from the day before. But she had been thoroughly briefed by the manager, so she acted as if nothing was unusual and welcomed them with a professional smile.
"Good morning, esteemed guests. I'll be your guide today. You can call me Xiao Yu. Please follow me."
Xiao yu maintained her professional demeanor as she led them to the first exhibit.
"This piece is a painting that records a soul beast that existed tens of thousands of years ago on the Douluo Continent. The creature depicted here is a dragon-type soul beast, specifically a member of the Black Dragon clan. It's called the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon, and legend has it that its cultivation reached several hundred thousand years."
"And this item was acquired by our manager through many connections—it's a fragment of a soul bone…"
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Xiao Yu's explanations were detailed and professional. Bibi Dong also chimed in occasionally, and Li Chang'an asked thoughtful questions to keep the conversation flowing.
At noon, Bibi Dong treated Li Chang'an to lunch at a nearby barbecue restaurant. Afterward, she returned to the Pope's Palace with a soft smile on her face.
The outing had clearly relaxed her. It had been a long time since she felt so comfortable and at ease.
As for Li Chang'an, he rushed back to his hotel room and changed into a new outfit. After spending the whole morning with his teacher, it was inevitable that her scent lingered on his clothes—and he wasn't about to take any chances.
To be extra cautious, he even took out some green mandarins, rubbed their peels on his hands, and ate a few for good measure.
Just as he finished freshening up, a hotel attendant came to inform him that someone was waiting for him downstairs.
Li Chang'an sighed, composed himself quickly, and went downstairs. As usual, he gave his shy junior sister's cheek a gentle pinch before asking, "Have you eaten yet?"
"N-no, not yet," Mu Xi said in a soft voice. "A new barbecue place just opened. I really want to try it… is that okay?"
Li Chang'an gritted his teeth inwardly but smiled as he replied, "Of course it is. Let's go."
At the restaurant, he chose the most secluded spot and powered through another round of barbecue. After that, he took Mu Xi to the museum.
Their guide was, once again…
"Good afternoon, esteemed guests. I'll be your guide today. You can call me Xiao Yu. Please follow me," Xiao Yu said with her trademark professional smile, pretending she didn't recognize Li Chang'an at all as she led them to the first exhibit.
"This piece is a painting that records a soul beast from tens of thousands of years ago on the Douluo Continent. The soul beast is a dragon-type from the Black Dragon clan called the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon. It's said to have cultivated for several hundred thousand years."
"And this item was obtained through considerable effort—it's a fragment of a soul bone…"
Although Li Chang'an had already heard the whole spiel once, he still pretended to be fascinated and listened closely alongside Mu Xi.
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As dusk fell, Li Chang'an saw Mu Xi off and, once she disappeared from view, immediately ducked into a secluded corner. He opened his left hand—and summoned the Donghuang Bell!
With a spatial ripple, Li Chang'an teleported back to his hotel room. He changed clothes, rubbed green mandarin peel on his hands again…
This was his first time using the Donghuang Bell's spatial teleportation ability. Even so, it consumed nearly half of his soul power. If he didn't have a soul core, he would've been completely drained.
Who would've thought his first use of spatial teleportation would be… to keep a date on schedule?
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"Junior Brother, want to grab some barbecue?"
Ahem.
"Good evening, esteemed guests. I'll be your guide today. You can call me Xiao Yu. Welcome…"
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