172: Chapter 172: Not looking for trouble?

After an unknown amount of time, the door was pushed open once more.

Master Liu stood at the doorway, wearing a thin red gauze dress and holding a flask of wine in her hand.

"Sister Su, I knew you were here..."

She stopped mid-sentence, suddenly dazed.

She saw Master Su look up from Xiao Ran's side, her Face flushed red.

Master Liu looked at them.

"Well, well, Sister Su, you actually started without me!"

Master Su's Face turned even redder.

"I... I didn't..."

Master Liu walked in and closed the door.

She walked up to Xiao Ran and placed the wine flask on the table.

"Young Master, you are too biased."

"Why give it only to Sister Su and not to me?"

Could Xiao Ran refuse such a request?

"You want some too?"

Master Liu put her hands on her hips.

"Of course I do!"

Xiao Ran reached out and pulled her directly into his arms as well.

Master Liu let out a shy cry.

"Ah~"

Seeing this scene, there wasn't a hint of jealousy in Master Su's eyes.

They had long since undergone special training and would not feel jealous toward others.

When there was a man, he was to be enjoyed together.

The three of them leaned by the window like that, watching the moon.

After another while, the door was pushed open for the third time.

Master Hua stood at the door, wearing a purple gauze dress, her hair still damp.

She looked at the three of them.

"I knew it would be like this."

She walked in, closed the door, and approached Xiao Ran.

"Is there still room in the Young Master's arms?"

Xiao Ran looked at her and reached out.

"There is."

Master Hua smiled and leaned into his embrace.

The four of them huddled by the window, watching the moon.

The moonlight was like water, spilling over them.

Xiao Ran looked down at the three women in his arms.

Master Su was cold as snow, Master Liu was enchanting as fire, and Master Hua was mysterious as the moon.

Three different types of beauty were all leaning in his embrace at this moment.

"The moon tonight is truly round."

...

The next morning.

Sunlight spilled into the room through the window.

Xiao Ran opened his eyes and looked at the three courtesans still fast asleep beside him.

Master Su was curled up on his left, her long eyelashes trembling slightly.

Master Liu was lying on his chest, a smile still lingering at the corners of her mouth.

Master Hua leaned on his right shoulder, her long purple hair scattered across the pillow.

Last night, they had been at it for a long time.

It was only because Xiao Ran's abilities were strong and vigorous.

Otherwise, he might have fallen just short of handling all three.

By the end of their exertions, they had all fallen asleep.

Xiao Ran felt full of energy.

He got up gently, without disturbing them.

Outside the window, the sunlight was just right.

On the streets of the Sword Qi Great Wall, people had already begun setting up their stalls.

...

At the entrance of Wan Hua Pavilion.

Song He was leaning against the wall, dozing off.

Hearing footsteps, he hurriedly opened his eyes.

"Elder! You've come out!"

Xiao Ran looked at him.

"You didn't sleep all night?"

Song He chuckled.

"Couldn't sleep. Elder, last night..."

Xiao Ran waved his hand.

"There's no need to speak of that, you understand."

"Let's go, we're heading back to the stronghold."

Song He quickly followed.

The two walked out of Wan Hua Pavilion and headed along the street.

The morning air at the Sword Qi Great Wall was exceptionally fresh.

Xiao Ran walked in front while Song He followed behind with a Face full of gossip.

"Elder, how was it last night?"

Xiao Ran didn't even turn his head.

"How was what?"

Song He chuckled.

"Well... those three courtesans."

"Elder is the first man in the history of Wan Hua Pavilion to take down three courtesans at the same time."

Xiao Ran replied with a single word.

"Smooth!"

Song He immediately broke into a wide grin and continued.

"Elder, you don't know, your name has already spread throughout the entire Sword Qi Great Wall since last night."

"The name Li Bai is now known to everyone."

Xiao Ran's mouth twitched.

As the two were talking.

Suddenly, an errand boy ran out from a street corner and blocked them.

"Young Masters, please wait a moment."

Xiao Ran stopped.

"What is it?"

The boy said respectfully.

"My master would like to invite the two of you for a chat."

Song He frowned.

"Who is your master?"

The boy said.

"The Zhao Family, Young Master Zhao Lingyun."

Song He's expression changed, and he whispered to Xiao Ran.

"Elder, there might be a trap."

"Zhao Lingyun is a man who seeks revenge for the smallest grievance. He lost Face at Wan Hua Pavilion last night and surely wants to regain his dignity."

Although Song He was a Soul Transformation Stage expert, the Soul Transformation Stage was nothing special in the eyes of the Zhao Family.

Therefore, he couldn't act tough at all.

But Xiao Ran was different!

Looking for me?

What does this mean?

Someone is actually delivering themselves to my door!

As such, Xiao Ran didn't care at all.

"I'll see what this is all about!"

Song He grew anxious.

"Elder!"

Xiao Ran waved him off.

"It's fine, let's go."

The boy hurriedly led the way.

The two followed him through several streets to a teahouse.

The teahouse wasn't large, but it was very elegant.

Two black-clad guards stood at the door, their auras deep; both were at the Nascent Soul Stage.

The boy pushed open the door.

"Young Master, the guests have arrived."

Inside, Zhao Lingyun was sitting by the window drinking tea.

Seeing Xiao Ran enter, he stood up, cupped his hands, and smiled.

"Brother Li, please forgive me for the abrupt intrusion."

Xiao Ran looked at him without returning the gesture.

"Young Master Zhao has business with me?"

Zhao Lingyun wasn't annoyed either and smiled.

"Brother Li, please sit."

Xiao Ran sat down, with Song He standing behind him, looking vigilant.

Zhao Lingyun poured the tea himself and pushed it toward Xiao Ran.

"Brother Li, have some tea."

Xiao Ran picked up the teacup and took a sip.

"Young Master Zhao, speak plainly."

Zhao Lingyun looked at him and suddenly laughed aloud.

"Brother Li, you don't need to be so guarded against me."

"Do you think I'm going to rely on my family background to bully you?"

Xiao Ran: "Is that not the case?"

Zhao Lingyun shook his head.

"Brother Li is mistaken."

He set down his teacup and said seriously.

"I have money and power, but I'm not stupid."

"A hero such as Brother Li clearly comes from an extraordinary background."

"While I, Zhao Lingyun, am no saint, I wouldn't go so far as to make an enemy of a Genius with a limitless future over a few women."

Xiao Ran looked at him, a trace of disappointment flashing through his eyes.

Not looking for trouble?

Then how am I supposed to show off and slap some Faces?

Zhao Lingyun seemed to notice Xiao Ran's abnormality, and his brain momentarily short-circuited.

If he hadn't seen wrong just now, that flash in Xiao Ran's eyes was disappointment!

What kind of person would be disappointed because someone wasn't looking for trouble?

Unless he was extremely confident.

Zhao Lingyun felt more and more that he had made the right gamble.

Xiao Ran: "Then what are you looking for me for?"

Zhao Lingyun hurriedly handed over another cup of tea.

"I want to be your friend."