Douluo : Capture the goddess starting from peerless tang sect

Qianran was at a loss for words.

If it had been anyone else, he might have already started making a move, but Cai Meier was different. He couldn't afford to act recklessly around her.

A woman like her, if provoked in the wrong way, could easily turn the tables on him.

Cai Meier, however, observed Qianran's restraint and smirked subtly.

"Little Qianran, do you happen to have any rare treasures?" she asked as she leaned closer, her eyes gleaming with curiosity.

"Huh?"

"I mean treasures that enhance beauty and keep one youthful," she clarified.

Her tone was nonchalant, but her intent was crystal clear.

Recently, she had noticed a striking transformation in Xian Liner. Her skin had become more supple, her complexion radiant, and her overall aura younger and more vibrant.

As someone who was well-acquainted with Xian Liner, Cai Meier knew this kind of change couldn't be attributed to ordinary skincare products.

"Dean Cai Meier, you're already stunning. Do you even need such things?" Qianran said, feigning innocence but inwardly impressed by her sharpness.

She might even suspect the "secret relationship" between him and Xian Liner, which made him tread carefully.

"What woman doesn't want to look even better?"

"Besides," Cai Meier added, her voice tinged with a feigned melancholy, "When a woman grows old and loses her looks, she's easily abandoned by you men."

Her gaze met Qianran's, and for a fleeting moment, her expression seemed almost vulnerable, striking Qianran like a bolt of lightning.

For Cai Meier, beauty wasn't just a privilege—it was her identity.

During her prime, she had been the epitome of allure at Shrek Academy, with countless admirers fawning over her. Now, while she still drew admiration, she couldn't ignore the creeping shadow of time.

She wasn't about to let that happen.

The rumors about Qianran possessing extraordinary items weren't new to her. Cai Meier had been quietly gathering information, and her curiosity only grew as she pieced together the mystery of his origins.

Shrek's investigation into Qianran had turned up little; it was as though he had appeared out of nowhere. But it was clear that behind Qianran was an organization powerful enough to back him with a Super Douluo possessing an ultimate martial soul.

If such a mysterious force had groomed Qianran, then it stood to reason they might also possess unimaginable treasures.

Qianran felt a momentary surge of triumph as he noticed Cai Meier's intensity.

To a woman like Cai Meier, whose beauty had always been her weapon and armor, the idea of losing it was unbearable.

This realization gave Qianran a rare opportunity.

"Dean Cai Meier," he began, "I do have something along those lines. In fact, it's far beyond any product you've ever used."

His voice carried just the right mix of confidence and mystery to bait her curiosity.

Her interest sharpened. "What is it?"

"It's called the Eternal Youth Pill. Once taken, it halts the effects of aging, keeping the user's appearance as youthful as it was when they took the pill. That's why Dean Xian Liner has been glowing recently—she took one."

Qianran knew it was pointless to hide the truth about Xian Liner now. Cai Meier was far too perceptive not to have figured it out.

The reaction was immediate.

"Eternal Youth?"

Cai Meier's pupils dilated as her mind raced.

A treasure like that was the stuff of legends, coveted by queens, empresses, and noblewomen throughout history. If such a pill truly existed, it would be priceless.

Still, her rational side kicked in.

"Hmph. Do you think I'm that gullible? If such a miraculous pill existed, wouldn't the whole world already be fighting over it?" Cai Meier crossed her arms, pretending to dismiss his words, though her excitement betrayed her.

"Fine," Qianran said with a shrug. "But I'm not about to just hand one over. You might snatch it and run."

"You!" Cai Meier's voice rose, her usually composed demeanor cracking slightly.

"Do you think I'd stoop so low? I'm a dean of Shrek Academy, not some petty thief!" she huffed, her ample chest heaving with indignation.

Qianran smirked and leaned back.

"Well, there is one way to prove your sincerity."

"And what's that?"

He gestured subtly toward her legs.

"Your stockings, Dean. I've been curious about the pattern. Let me take a closer look."

For a moment, time seemed to freeze.

Cai Meier stared at Qianran, her cheeks flushing a deep crimson.

Had she just been… teased?

By this young, audacious brat?

Years of dealing with admirers and rivals had honed Cai Meier's composure. Yet, at this moment, she found herself utterly flustered.

No one had ever dared to address her with such brazen intimacy. Even those who adored her from afar wouldn't dare cross that line.

Her mind reeled. "This little brat… He actually dares?"

Finally, she let out a laugh, though it was more out of incredulity than amusement.

"Qianran, do you even realize what you just said?" she asked, her voice deceptively soft, though her eyes carried a warning.

"Of course I do," Qianran replied with a grin. "I'm merely curious, that's all."

Cai Meier's expression shifted.

For all her initial shock and anger, a small part of her couldn't help but admire Qianran's audacity. Few had ever dared challenge her like this.

"Now I see why Xian Liner fell for you," she muttered under her breath.

This brat had a nerve—and a charm—that was impossible to ignore.

For the first time in years, Cai Meier felt her carefully maintained defenses waver.

"Let's see how far you can go, little Qianran," she thought, a mischievous glint returning to her eyes.

(End of Chapter)

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