Melee archer with maxed-out Douluo luck

Chapter 98 The Disappointment and Plans of the Musician

Upon seeing Sister Xiuer, Han Li promptly went to greet her.

To be honest, after living with her for four years, I've really missed her after not seeing her for almost three months.

Seeing him approach her, Xiu'er smiled even more happily and quickened her pace again. Looking at his outstretched arms, she plunged into them.

Goodness, I have to say, Sister Xiu'er's strength is really impressive, it doesn't match her very slender body at all.

Even without his martial soul activated, the unconscious impact still made Han Li feel a considerable force.

This is because his physical strength is now comparable to that of a Soul Emperor, so he doesn't even flinch. If it were Brother Tao here, he would probably be sent flying on the spot, with most of his bones broken.

This makes sense, though. Xiuer's body-tempering techniques and whale glue were developed simultaneously with Han Li's, so her soul power cultivation was a little slower. But the Crystal Bear, a top-tier martial soul, provides an exceptionally high boost to physical constitution. Without activating his martial soul, Tao Ge really couldn't withstand such an impact.

"Alright, Sister Xiuer, get up. Master is still watching."

After absorbing the spirit ring this time, Han Li's height has reached 1.75 meters, which is almost a head taller than Xiu'er. He patted Xiu'er on the back to remind her that there was someone next to her.

"Ah, oh."

Xiuer snapped out of her excitement, blushed, and crawled out of his arms, looking at him somewhat shyly.

"Xiuer, don't worry about me. Just pretend I don't exist."

Guangling had somehow distanced himself from Dugu Yan and stood to the side, glancing at Xiuer and then at the young girl from the Dugu family, a slight smile playing on his lips, as if waiting for a good show to unfold.

Han Li looked at his master, who was watching the drama unfold, and his lips twitched involuntarily. With Senior Dugu absent, he became the victim.

Old Deng, you just wait. Once I'm free, I'll go find my senior uncle and dig up dirt on you. Oh, and there's also the matter of Spirit Kite Douluo. You better not give me any leverage over you, hehehe.

Unfortunately, things are going to turn out differently than Guangling expected. Han Li dared to bring Dugu Yan back without even a word, so how could he have done it without any preparation?

Putting aside the fact that having multiple wives and concubines is common in Douluo Continent, Han Li has never hidden his thoughts from Xiu'er. You should know that Han Li has been shouting to Xiu'er since he was a child that he wanted to marry ten or eight wives. Xiu'er has long known about his "ambition" and naturally doesn't think anything of it. She was already mentally prepared.

In addition, when he returned to Tiandou City, he sent Xiuer a letter in advance, saying that he would bring Dugu Yan back, and briefly described her family situation and her talent after the evolution of her martial soul, including the heights she could reach in the future.

Xiuer had always stayed by Han Li's side as a maid and older sister. Even though she had grown up and developed her own thoughts, her feelings for him had changed a little.

But she also knew very well that Han Li was someone who was preparing to do great things, so how could she refuse a future helper?

So, seeing Guangling's disappointed expression, Xiuer, though still a little embarrassed, took the initiative to go to Dugu Yan.

"You must be Sister Yanyan. My name is Xiuer, and I'm Xiaoli's older sister. I don't know if Xiaoli has mentioned me to you. He mentioned you in his letter before, and you are indeed very beautiful."

Dugu Yan was initially annoyed to see Han Li hugging a young girl right in front of her as soon as he arrived at the mountain, but when she heard that it was "Sister Xiu'er", her momentum dissipated by half.

She had heard Han Li and Guang Ling mention this maid who had grown up with Han Li since childhood more than once, and knew that the two of them had relied on each other for survival before coming to Wuhun City. Compared to Xiu'er, she was the one who came later.

As a result, Xiuer's attitude towards her was so kind that she was momentarily at a loss.

"Thank you. You're very pretty too. You're so beautiful. Xiao Li always talks about you."

After subconsciously finishing the sentence, she was at a loss for words and looked to Han Li for help.

Seeing that Dugu Yan was the one at a loss, Han Li couldn't help but laugh and immediately spoke up to defuse the situation:

"Alright, Sister Xiuer, let's go home first. We can talk again when we get home. We've been traveling for more than ten days, and all we want to do now is take a good shower and eat something."

"Okay, then let's go home first. I had everything prepared for you before I came out."

This was an area that Xiuer was quite familiar with, so she spoke much more naturally.

"Alright, let's go."

Han Li walked to the two of them, took their hands, and led them toward his residence.

After walking a few steps, he realized he had left his master behind, so he turned back and called out, "Master, let's go!"

"Okay, okay, I know, I'm coming. Why did you call me? I don't live with you." Guangling replied somewhat unhappily, having missed out on the gossip.

"I've also prepared one for you, Master, please come along."

Xiuer smiled and turned around, saying that she had been forced by Han Li to change her address to "Master" and Guangling hadn't refused.

"Alright then, for your sake, Xiuer, I'll go with you. This apprentice really isn't very capable."

Guangling smiled at Xiuer and then made another sarcastic remark about Han Li.

"Master, please hurry up, or the pool will get cold."

Han Li turned around and called out, and Guang Ling quickly walked a few steps to catch up.

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In the large bathtub, Han Li removed the towel from his face and let out a comfortable sigh.

Guangling on the opposite side did the same thing, leaning against the edge of the pool, looking lazy.

"Oh right, let's skip today. You should take the little girl around and let her get acquainted with the surroundings so she won't be shy. I'll pick you up tomorrow morning, and we'll go to the Hall of Offerings together. You've changed so much in the past three months, it wouldn't be right not to go."

Guangling glanced at Han Li, who looked almost like an adult, and spoke.

"Yes, it's time to go. It's perfect timing. I was also planning to send each of my senior uncles and senior masters a golden earth dragon gourd, along with some medicinal herbs. I'll also have my eldest senior uncle share some of the profits with the research institute. We don't need that many."

Han Li straightened up slightly and looked at Guang Ling.

"Well, that's enough. Don't mention the other immortal herbs. I'll discuss it with the Grand Elder separately, so those spendthrift disciples won't find out and report it to your senior uncles and aunts, putting them in a difficult position." Guang Ling glanced at him and gave him a word of advice.

"Don't worry, I'm not that stupid. Hmm, I'll go see Master Qingluan separately later."

Han Li looked at Guang Ling, seeking his advice.

"Yes, I'll talk to him. Don't worry, he'll delay taking it for a month or two, and no one can say anything when he breaks through." Guangling's eyes lit up, and she had an idea.

"Alright, then I won't get involved. You can tell my senior brother, and I'll see if there's anything else he can use and prepare it all for him."

Han Li stood up, stepped out of the pool, and his soul power flashed, evaporating the water droplets remaining on his body.

Guangling stood up, stepped out of the pool, and repeated the same action: "Let's go eat something first, and while we're at it, let's discuss and refine the previous proposal."

The master and apprentice quickly changed their clothes and headed towards the restaurant.

(End of this chapter)