Early the next morning, sunlight filtered through the mottled curtains, quietly falling on Yunxiao's flamboyant red hair.
Threads of light danced through his locks, as if gilding them with a layer of molten gold, making the red hair appear even more intense, like a blazing flame.
His pointed ears, characteristic of the elf race, were faintly visible under the gentle morning light. The tips of his ears carried a healthy pink hue, and their slight tremble added a touch of liveliness.
"Tsk, so handsome and powerful, truly worthy of being my man, Qian Renxue!"
Qian Renxue, who had woken up early, was lying on Yunxiao's chest, her finger idly drawing circles on his skin.
The morning light filtered through the sheer curtains, casting a soft halo on her hair and outlining her delicate profile.
As if sensing Qian Renxue's mischief, Yunxiao slowly woke up.
Feeling the tingling sensation on his chest, Yunxiao looked down and met Qian Renxue's smiling eyes.
"Good morning, Xiao Xue."
After planting a few kisses on Qian Renxue's smiling face, Yunxiao wrapped his arms around her slender waist.
"You're awake, sleepyhead."
Qian Renxue's voice was soft and sweet, her finger still drawing circles on Yunxiao's chest, which inevitably made him feel ticklish all over.
Remembering how Yunxiao had teased her the night before, Qian Renxue's lips curled into a mischievous smile, and her delicate fingers began to wander downward.
"Hiss…"
"Xiao Xue, are you starting to tease me this early in the morning?"
Feeling the cool touch, Yunxiao grabbed Qian Renxue's restless hand with one hand while pulling her closer with the other.
Feeling the warm breath near her ear, Qian Renxue's cheeks flushed slightly as she pouted.
"Teasing?"
"Hmph, shouldn't it be you who was teasing me last night?"
Qian Renxue pretended to be angry, squirming in an attempt to break free from Yunxiao's embrace.
"Hehe, Xiao Xue, you can't blame me for that!"
"It's just that you're too irresistible, and I couldn't help myself."
Taking advantage of Qian Renxue's soft spot, Yunxiao kissed her smooth forehead, lingering with affection.
Hearing Yunxiao's praise and affection, Qian Renxue's heart swelled with sweetness, and the blush on her face deepened.
Noticing the change in Yunxiao's body, Qian Renxue didn't hesitate and immediately burrowed under the covers.
Three hours later, after the two had freshened up, the lovebirds once again snuggled back under the covers.
Suddenly, a chorus of cheerful bird chirps came from outside the window, crisp and lively.
At that moment, Yunxiao brought up the matter of Qian Renxue visiting him late last night.
"By the way, Xiao Xue."
"You came to see me so late last night. Was there something important?"
After holding Qian Renxue in his arms, Yunxiao gently brushed aside a strand of golden hair near her ear, his gaze filled with adoration.
"Oh, it wasn't anything major."
"Last night, it was just that old fool Xue Ye who sent me to win you over…"
Qian Renxue snuggled closer into Yunxiao's embrace, her nose filled with the unique natural scent of his body.
Then, Qian Renxue slowly explained the purpose of her visit.
This included Xue Ye's attempt to win Yunxiao over, the offer of a million Gold Soul Coins, and a 50,000-year Soul Bone.
Of course, when it came to the selection of that fifty-thousand-year Soul Bone, Qian Renxue naturally wouldn't be polite with that old man Xue Ye.
She directly chose the most important Torso Bone among the six Soul Bones of the human body.
Moreover, not only was the quality of the Soul Bone intact, but its age had also reached the limit of fifty thousand years, just a hair's breadth away from being a sixty-thousand-year Torso Bone.
After listening to Qian Renxue's account, Yunxiao couldn't help but feel amused.
"Xiao Xue, you really are a clever little thing!"
Back in Suotuo City, Yunxiao had already anticipated that Xue Ye would offer him something.
Leaving aside his eight black and one red Soul Ring configuration, he was, after all, a Titled Douluo.
Not only did he have a good relationship with the Crown Prince "Xue Qinghe," but he had also come to live in Heaven Dou City.
If Xue Ye had no reaction at all, that would have been the real problem.
That said, Yunxiao hadn't expected that before they had even met, and before he had agreed to join the Heaven Dou Empire, Xue Ye would make such a grand gesture by gifting him the "Blood River Treasure."
Although Yunxiao had no use for this fifty-thousand-year Torso Bone, he didn't refuse Qian Renxue's goodwill.
Immediately, Yunxiao accepted the Ring Storage Soul Tool that Qian Renxue handed over.
When Yunxiao probed the ring's space with his spiritual power, he saw a Torso Bone emitting a faint blue light, along with ten black Gold Soul Coin cards, each with a face value of one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins.
After spending a few more intimate hours in bed, it was already noon.
Seeing Qian Renxue, who had once again disguised herself as the Crown Prince "Xue Qinghe," Yunxiao led her toward the entrance of his mansion.
"Brother Qinghe, what would you like to eat for lunch?"
Glancing at the "suspicious" vendors busily working near his mansion, Yunxiao chuckled softly.
Setting aside other factors, at least these spies were quite skilled in their roles as vendors.
Yunxiao estimated that even if they stopped being spies in the future, they could still live comfortably on the Douluo Continent with their culinary skills.
Thinking this, Yunxiao clicked his tongue.
"Tsk, their cooking isn't bad. Why bother being spies?"
The spies disguised as vendors: "..."
"6!"
Hearing Yunxiao's words, countless spies on the scene stiffened, their movements freezing instantly.
Seeing this, "Xue Qinghe" couldn't help but smile slightly.
"Elf Crown, how about we dine at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Hotel?"
As the refined and elegant Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, "Xue Qinghe" was no stranger to social engagements.
He might not know whether the food from these small vendors was good, but he certainly knew which hotels were popular and had a steady flow of customers.
Under "Xue Qinghe's" familiar guidance, the two arrived at the entrance of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Hotel.
Before Yunxiao and "Xue Qinghe" could step into the hotel, a well-dressed, portly middle-aged man with a keen eye quickly approached them with a warm smile.
"Welcome, Your Highness the Crown Prince and Elf Crown! Your presence brings great honor to our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Hotel!"
"My surname is Ning, and I am the manager of this hotel."
Of course, the last sentence was directed at Yunxiao.
"Xue Qinghe" was, after all, a frequent guest at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Hotel. How could he not recognize Manager Ning, who bore the surname Ning?
Subsequently, Manager Ning gave a slight bow to Yunxiao and his companion. The bulge of his belly was faintly visible under his suit, his hair was meticulously combed and gleaming with oil, and his face was brimming with smiles.
"Uh..."
"Hello, Manager Ning!"
Seeing someone so perceptive, Yunxiao was somewhat at a loss for words due to his enthusiasm.
Should it be said that it's no wonder the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could spread its business across the entire Douluo Continent?
Their service is indeed thorough!