To be honest, Li Chang'an had always regarded Qian Daoliu as one of his potential future obstacles—not because of his strength, but because of his status.
He was not only Qian Renxue's grandfather but also the Grand Elder of the Spirit Hall. So whether Li Chang'an wanted to pursue Bibi Dong or win over Qian Renxue, Qian Daoliu was a mountain he couldn't bypass.
But today turned out differently than he ever expected.
The Angel God had actually manifested through a divine projection, and not only pleaded with him, but also shifted the entire situation in his favor. On top of that, Qian Daoliu had openly accepted the fact that Li Chang'an might have multiple girlfriends.
That was practically a pillow delivered to a dozing man—too good to be true!
With that, Li Chang'an could only sigh inwardly:
'Don't blame me for what's to come, Grand Elder.'
After bidding farewell to Qian Daoliu, Li Chang'an left the Douluo Hall in high spirits.
Controlling the Elder Hall was now just a matter of reaching the Contra Level—something he could easily achieve. At this point, he had basically taken control of the entire Spirit Hall from the shadows.
Now back on familiar ground, the long-absent student, Li Chang'an, returned to Spirit Hall Academy. As usual, he first went to find Mu Xi and Hu Liena, planning to tease them a little and enjoy their three-person dynamic.
But after looking around, he was told Hu Liena had gone out on a spirit beast hunt—to obtain her fifth spirit ring.
Although there was still more than half a year until the Continental Spirit Master Tournament, Hu Liena had already advanced to Spirit King level, faster than both Yan and Xie Yue. This was one of the ripple effects caused by Li Chang'an's influence on the plot.
The transformation brought on by immortal herbs wasn't instant, but a long-term process. Over the coming months, even if Hu Liena didn't reach Spirit Emperor, level 56 or 57 was easily achievable. In the original timeline, she had only just broken through to Spirit King before the tournament began.
Since Hu Liena wasn't around, Li Chang'an made his way to Mu Xi's classroom.
He hadn't even arrived when he saw her—his shy girlfriend—being stopped at the door. And by none other than a young man.
Mu Xi wore her usual modest attire today: a plain white blouse, light blue pants, and her hair tied up in a simple ponytail. Yet even in her simplicity, there was a natural and quiet beauty about her.
The boy, clearly trying to act cool, slicked his bangs and held out a bouquet of flowers.
"Senior Mu Xi, please say yes. If you accept me, I swear I'll treat you well for the rest of my life!"
Mu Xi lowered her head, shaking it softly yet firmly. "I'm sorry… I already have a boyfriend."
"But your boyfriend hasn't shown up in over a month! What kind of boyfriend is that?" the boy pleaded earnestly. "Senior Mu Xi, I'm begging you… just give me a chance!"
"Apologies," Mu Xi replied, her voice unwavering. "Even if he hasn't come to see me in a while… my feelings haven't changed. Please go find someone else."
With that, the she turned and tried to leave.
"Wait, Senior Mu Xi—!" the boy reached out, but his hand was suddenly grabbed by someone.
He turned around and saw a man in blue robes, handsome and sharp-eyed like the stars themselves, effortlessly holding his wrist.
What shocked him even more was that this man didn't seem to be using any soul power at all—he just stood there, completely calm.
'Who is this guy...?'
"Who said she doesn't have a boyfriend?" Li Chang'an didn't even glance at the boy. His gaze was entirely on Mu Xi, warm and gentle. "I am."
Mu Xi immediately walked up to him and quietly slipped her arm around his.
"Junior," Li Chang'an said as he turned to leave with Mu Xi in tow, "your martial soul seems to consume a lot of blood energy. I suggest you eat more to supplement it."
Without waiting for a response, he led Mu Xi away, not caring in the slightest about the watching crowd.
Today was the day he officially acknowledged Mu Xi.
"No way… who is he?" the junior asked, rubbing his now-purple wrist in disbelief as he watched them walk off.
"Li Chang'an." The man in blue didn't turn his head, but his voice rang out clearly.
And with that, the crowd exploded.
"That's Li Chang'an?! He's even better looking than the rumors said!"
"He's not just the best-looking guy in the academy—he might be the best-looking guy in the entire Douluo Continent!"
"So that's Li Chang'an… terrifying. He looks completely ordinary, but with one casual pull, he turned Otto's hand purple."
"He hasn't been around the academy for years, yet his legend lives on. This is the same Li Chang'an who once outshone Yan, Xie Yue, and Hu Liena!"
Even though Li Chang'an's avatars would occasionally appear in the Spirit Hall, he rarely showed himself at the academy. Still, from the year he enrolled, he'd remained the undisputed legend of his generation.
Even though the academy had no shortage of rising talents, none had ever broken Li Chang'an's record. Especially after the incident in Heaven Dou City where he blocked Sword Douluo's strike, he was already regarded as an unmatched prodigy—a once-in-history genius.
He's not in the martial world, yet the martial world still echoes his name.
The junior who had tried to confess to Mu Xi stood frozen. Upon hearing the name "Li Chang'an," he gave up any hope of competing.
No one could compete with Li Chang'an.
That name alone was etched into the hearts of every student at the Spirit Hall Academy.
To the girls, he was a dream—someone they'd see in their dreams at night and wake up needing to change their clothes.
To the boys, he was a god-tier idol, someone they would admire and aspire to forever.
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As they walked, Mu Xi clung tightly to Li Chang'an's arm, letting him pinch and play with her soft, adorable cheeks however he pleased—without even a hint of annoyance.
That was just the kind of person she was—easily satisfied.
The fact that Li Chang'an had publicly declared her as his girlfriend meant the world to her.
As for the face-pinching… as long as it made Li Chang'an happy, she was more than willing to endure it—and even enjoy it.
"Mu Xi," Li Chang'an grinned, still gently pinching her cheeks, "let's go eat first. After dinner… I'll eat you."
Her cheeks were soft like milk pudding, smooth and delicate. Only Mu Xi would shyly lean her face closer to help him pinch her more easily.
"W-Why do you want to eat me…?" she mumbled, her eyes misty, brimming with tears. Her peach-blossom eyes looked utterly wronged.
Even though she already belonged to him, she was still so pure—like an untainted white lotus. She didn't get half the jokes.
"What's wrong? Not going to let me?" Li Chang'an playfully furrowed his brow, pretending to be displeased—though inside, he was grinning like an idiot.
'Silly girl.'
But what she did next stunned him even more.
Mu Xi closed her peach-blossom eyes, stretched out her delicate, lotus-root-white arms, and in her soft, trembling voice, whispered:
"Then… then you can eat me. But… but just a little, okay?. I still want to live. I still want to love you properly, Chang'an…"
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