Under Ling Qingxue's leadership, the courtyard was rearranged with a more powerful "Two Elements Micro Dust Array," which has multiple functions such as concealment, spirit gathering, protection, and early warning. The core of the array uses the ice-type jadeite that Zhang Shaozhong had previously acquired. Under the nurturing of Ling Qingxue's Golden Core stage immortal power, it is imbued with spiritual light, and its effect is several times stronger than before.

Ye Meier wasn't idle either. Besides consolidating her mid-stage Body Forging cultivation, she kept finding ways to "harass" Zhang Shaozhong, ostensibly to help him adapt to the power of the Foundation Establishment stage and develop the wonders of chaotic energy.

Of course, this kind of "help" was usually accompanied by Zhang Shaozhong getting beaten black and blue and Ye Meier's smug mockery.

Zhang Shaozhong, on the other hand, grew rapidly amidst both pain and joy.

He was more adept at using the chaotic energy of the Foundation Establishment stage. He could not only simulate the most yang and powerful fist force, but also transform it into defenses with ice or earth attributes. Although its power was far less than that of Ling Qingxue and Ye Meier's original power, it gave him many more options.

Since that deep "three-stage cultivation" and the morning "three-stage cultivation".

The soul contract was like an invisible bond, subtly connecting the joys and sorrows of the three.

The sun was shining brightly that weekend.

Zhang Shaozhong realized that his family's stock was running low, so he suggested going to the city for a big shopping trip.

"No way! Too many people, too much of a nuisance!"

Ye Meier was the first to object. She was lazily lying on a rocking chair in the yard, wearing her newly bought sunglasses and basking in the sun, enjoying a rare moment of peace.

Ling Qingxue sat on the stone bench next to her, holding an ancient book she had bought from Taobao. Without even looking up, she said indifferently, "Why should a cultivator care about the desires of food and drink?"

Zhang Shaozhong had anticipated this. His eyes darted around, and he leaned close to Ye Meier, whispering, "Big sister, a huge new shopping mall has opened in the city center. I heard there's a super luxurious arcade inside, with those dance machines..."

Night Enchantress's eyebrows twitched beneath her sunglasses.

Zhang Shaozhong then turned to Ling Qingxue and said in a serious tone, "Fairy, I heard there's a large antique bookstore over there, with a special section for the Four Treasures of the Study. Maybe you can find some interesting rare books or fine cinnabar yellow paper there..."

Ling Qingxue paused slightly as she turned the pages of the book.

Half an hour later, the three of them appeared at the entrance of the newly opened, bustling shopping center in the city center.

Ye Meier looked at the dazzling array of shops and the bustling crowd. Although she said "It's so noisy," her beautiful eyes, hidden behind her sunglasses, curiously looked around. Especially when she saw the fashionable men and women, the corners of her mouth unconsciously curled up, as if she was making some kind of "aesthetic commentary."

Ling Qingxue remained aloof and ethereal, dressed in white that stood out from the surrounding noise, attracting many admiring and curious glances.

But she seemed completely unaware, her gaze occasionally lingering slightly as it swept over shops selling traditional cultural items and books.

Looking at the two strikingly different yet equally eye-catching "female companions" beside him, Zhang Shaozhong felt both proud and nervous, fearing that some clueless person might try to chat him up and then be easily slapped to death by the two big shots.

He first accompanied Ling Qingxue to that antiquarian bookstore.

Zhang Shaozhong watched as her slender fingers brushed across the pages of the book, her focused profile breathtakingly beautiful under the lamplight, and his heart fluttered.

Taking advantage of the shop assistant's inattention, he quietly reached out and hooked his hand around Ling Qingxue's little finger, which was hanging by her side.

Ling Qingxue stiffened slightly, turned her head, and looked at him with a questioning gaze in her cool eyes.

Zhang Shaozhong blushed and whispered like a thief, "Um... there are a lot of people, I'm afraid we'll get separated."

Ling Qingxue glanced at him, but did not pull away. Instead, a faint smile seemed to flicker in her cold eyes as she let his calloused fingers clumsily hook her little finger.

A subtle, sweet current flowed quietly between the two through their intertwined fingertips and soul-binding bond.

As Zhang Shaozhong left the bookstore, he carried several ancient books that Ling Qingxue had chosen and a set of fine writing implements.

Next up is Night Charm's turn.

As soon as Ye Meier entered the arcade, she was like a fish in water!

She rushed straight to the dance machine, inserted a coin, selected a high-energy song, and then... began her performance!

That wasn't dancing at all; it was a demonic dance that bewitched all living beings!

Every movement was full of ultimate allure and power. Her waist swayed, her long hair flew, and combined with her enchanting face and figure, she instantly ignited the entire arcade!

Everyone around, whether male or female, stared wide-eyed, and whistles and exclamations filled the air!

Zhang Shaozhong was dumbfounded, and at the same time felt his scalp tingle, because he could clearly feel the envious, jealous and hateful gazes cast at him by countless men around him, as if they wanted to devour him alive.

As the music ended, Ye Meier was perfectly still, and enthusiastic applause and screams erupted around her.

She stepped off the dance machine triumphantly, walked up to Zhang Shaozhong, wrapped her arms around his neck, and planted a kiss on his cheek, leaving a bright red lip print!

"How was it, Mr. Head of Household? Did I dance well?"

She smiled like a cat that had just stolen some cream, and deliberately glanced at Ling Qingxue beside her with a provocative look.

Zhang Shaozhong was completely petrified; the spot on his face where he had been kissed was burning hot, and his heart was pounding wildly.

Ling Qingxue frowned almost imperceptibly as she looked at Ye Meier's defiant actions and Zhang Shaozhong's dumbfounded expression, but quickly regained her composure and simply said, "Playing with things leads to the loss of ambition."

But her gaze lingered for a moment on Ye Meier's arm around Zhang Shaozhong.

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