Douluo : Capture the goddess starting from peerless tang sect

"This little scoundrel, I really underestimated him before!" Cai Meier thought, both embarrassed and annoyed.

Being teased by someone so much younger than herself left her with a strange, indescribable feeling.

Though Cai Meier exuded an aura of sensuality, she had never done anything improper or lost control of a situation. She knew how to wield her charms as a weapon, but she always kept the upper hand.

Yet now, things had taken an unexpected turn.

If it were an ordinary item, Cai Meier wouldn't spare it a second glance. But if the pill Qianran described truly existed, she couldn't afford to miss out.

Time was not on her side.

And with the way Qianran showered favors on others, as evidenced by Xian Liner, how many of these miraculous pills could he possibly have left? What if he gave them all away? Cai Meier couldn't bear to imagine such a treasure slipping through her fingers.

She took a deep breath to steady herself. First, she needed to confirm whether the pill existed.

"Qianran, how dare you tease me? Aren't you afraid I'll punish you?" she transmitted her words directly to him, her tone equal parts reprimand and self-reproach.

Cai Meier had always been the one in control, yet now she felt like Qianran was the one leading the dance.

How had things come to this?

"If you want to expose my misbehavior, feel free, Dean Cai Meier," Qianran replied with a smirk.

"But in that case, you can kiss your chance at the Eternal Youth Pill goodbye."

As he spoke, his hand moved, lightly brushing against Cai Meier's sleek, silk-clad thigh.

Their positioning worked to Qianran's advantage. With Cai Meier seated on his left, her body naturally blocked the view of anyone who might look their way. Even if someone noticed, so what?

Most of those present were Qianran's women, who wouldn't object. The clever King Yan would pretend he hadn't seen anything.

And as for Cai Meier herself? Qianran was confident he could handle her reactions—so long as he didn't overstep her boundaries.

His fingers traced the exquisite curve of her leg through the patterned black stockings. They felt smooth, cool, and luxuriously soft, like touching a piece of fine art.

The stockings, adorned with intricate swirling designs, seemed to accentuate her already perfect proportions.

Cai Meier's wide hips, long legs, and shapely curves were truly extraordinary—almost unreal.

She felt a sharp intake of breath catch in her chest as his boldness caught her off guard.

"You!"

Cai Meier's cheeks flushed a deep red, her heart racing.

She couldn't believe his audacity. Did he have no fear of reprisal? Didn't he know who she was?

For the first time in years, Cai Meier found herself at a loss. She prided herself on her ability to navigate even the most challenging social dynamics, but Qianran was proving to be a formidable opponent.

"Fine!" she finally relented.

"But if you're lying to me, Qianran, don't think for a second that I'll let this slide!"

Her tone was firm, but Qianran could hear the faint tremble of embarrassment beneath her words.

Despite her confidence, Cai Meier knew she had no leverage here. If Qianran truly possessed the pill he claimed, it was something she couldn't afford to miss.

She felt a wave of humiliation and frustration as she realized she was being forced to compromise for the first time in her life.

"No problem," Qianran replied with a playful grin.

He knew Cai Meier was desperate—her pride and her fear of aging ensured that. Her position as a vice dean, her reputation, her rivalry with Xian Liner—all of it hinged on her maintaining her youth and beauty.

Still, Qianran was careful not to push too far. He didn't want to risk losing this game of wills.

"When do you want it? I'll... I'll take them off for you," Cai Meier muttered, her voice barely audible.

The words felt like they burned her tongue.

For a moment, she was overwhelmed with shame. She was a vice dean of Shrek Academy, for goodness' sake! Yet here she was, offering to remove her stockings for a student!

But the promise of eternal youth was too great to ignore.

If Xian Liner had already secured her place as a radiant beauty for decades to come, Cai Meier couldn't allow herself to fall behind.

"Take them off? Why would I want that?" Qianran replied with an innocent smile.

"I only want to admire them while you're wearing them. Taking them off would ruin the effect."

Cai Meier's jaw dropped in disbelief.

She glared at Qianran, her expression a mix of anger, shock, and something she couldn't quite name.

This brat was unbelievable!

If not for the pill, she would have kicked him out of the room by now.

"Follow me," she finally said, her voice curt.

Standing abruptly, she gestured for him to follow her out of the room.

Qianran's grin widened. He knew he had her.

For all her fiery personality and unyielding pride, Cai Meier couldn't resist the allure of eternal beauty.

He had anticipated her reaction perfectly.

"After all," he thought, "what woman wouldn't want to stay young forever?"

As he followed her, he could see the faint flush on her neck and the tension in her shoulders. Cai Meier's composure was clearly shaken.

Still, her decision to compromise spoke volumes about her determination.

Once they were alone, Cai Meier turned to face him, her arms crossed over her chest.

"Let's get one thing straight, Qianran," she said, her voice low but firm.

"If you're lying to me, there will be consequences."

Qianran nodded solemnly, though his playful smirk remained.

"Don't worry, Dean Cai Meier," he said smoothly.

"I'll show you the pill soon enough. But first, let's settle this... curiosity of mine."

For the first time in her life, Cai Meier wasn't sure who was really in control.

(End of Chapter)