At this moment, Wu Tao’s heart was pounding. Lü Yuehua shyly closed her eyes, then she moved gently, turning over, seeming to steal a glance at Wu Tao.
If she hadn't moved, it would have been fine, but with this movement…
Wu Tao lowered his head and kissed those familiar red lips.
Not only that, but in his infatuation, he also extended his tongue into Lü Yuehua’s cherry-like mouth, prying open her delicate teeth, and entwining with her pink tongue.
The two bodies intertwined, lips and tongues meeting, a perfect blend.
This kiss was so passionate it seemed to darken the sky and earth, and who knows how much time had passed.
After separating, Lü Yuehua gasped a few times, playfully hit Wu Tao’s chest, and laughed, "You silly boy, you held me for so long, aren't you tired…"
Wu Tao heard this, shook his head slightly, and said with a face full of tenderness, "My dear wife, no matter how long I hold you, I will never be tired."
Lü Yuehua’s face froze. Without thinking, she blurted out, "You… what did you just call me?"
Wu Tao had blurted it out in his excitement. As soon as the words left his mouth, he felt a blush creep up his neck. He was suddenly overcome with a sense of shame and remained silent.
Both of their hearts were pounding, and neither could utter a word.
The sound of breathing… the sound of clothes tearing… followed one after another…
Wu Tao, already lost in a haze of passion, kissed Lü Yuehua’s cheeks, earlobes, and neck with a possessive and unrestrained ardor.
Lü Yuehua felt as if all her strength had been drained, allowing Wu Tao to take whatever he desired without restraint.
Just as Wu Tao was about to take a step further…
The surrounding environment began to ripple, and then it shook incessantly, like boiling water.
A small, entirely purple cat walked out, interrupting Wu Tao’s amorous intentions.
And this little purple cat was none other than You Meng!
You Meng’s cat eyes were wide open, appearing as if she knew nothing and had nothing to do with it.
Meanwhile.
Wu Tao’s entire body trembled, as if a basin of cold water had been dumped on his head. It was a feeling that only those who had experienced it could truly understand.
Looking down, he saw Lü Yuehua's disheveled clothes, and her snow-white neck was covered in hickeys…
Both Wu Tao and Lü Yuehua were overcome with shame and embarrassment, their faces flushed red. They instantly separated several meters apart, no longer daring to look at each other.
After a while, a large, rough hand grabbed the culprit.
You Meng felt a blur flash before its eyes, and its tail was quickly grasped. Then, You Meng’s vision shifted.
When it looked again, it found itself suspended in mid-air, its four paws nowhere to land.
"Meow! Let me go, you scoundrel, let me go quickly! If you don't let go, I'll get nasty!"
You Meng opened its cat mouth, revealing its small fangs, and turned its head, intending to bite Wu Tao's hand.
"Hey, so many years have passed, and you still resort to the same tricks. Can't you try something new?"
You Meng paid no heed and took a bite. With a light “snap,” golden light flashed on its arm, and then You Meng's once-proud fangs broke off four or five at once.
Immediately after, a flash of light appeared at the corner of You Meng's mouth, and its shiny fangs grew back.
After such an awkward interlude, both of them lost all interest in sightseeing and returned directly to the Lü Mansion.
Lü Liang had been waiting at the Lü Mansion for a long time.
After sending his daughter Lü Yuehua away, Lü Liang did not scold Wu Tao for causing him such great trouble. Instead, he highly approved of his actions.
After all, what man who dared not stand up for his woman could truly be called a man?
After affirming Wu Tao’s actions, Lü Liang directly gifted him a shop to manage properly.
Xingyi Street was located on the east-west centerline of Tongguan City, with the majestic central core area behind it and the most prosperous commercial area in front.
Xingyi Street traversed the most vibrant political and economic heart of Tongguan City, connecting east and west, and stretching for a full ten li.
And for these ten li, every inch of land was priceless.
Along Xingyi Street were built shops with grand, exquisite, imposing, or solid architectural styles.
It could be said without exaggeration that Xingyi Street was the main artery for the circulation of spiritual stones in the entirety of Tongguan City, controlling over seventy percent of the spiritual stones’ movement.
Only those with official backing from Tongguan City, and holding a certain official rank, could obtain permits to build shops on this street.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t even have the right to look at it. Even if you were wealthier than a nation and possessed millions of spiritual stones, you couldn't claim an inch of land on this street.
High-ranking officials from the eighteen departments below the Tongguan City Lord's Mansion – such as the Strategic Department, Supervisory Department, Administrative Department, Logistics Department, Military Department, Internal Affairs Department, Personnel Department, Garrison Department, Intelligence Department, Assassination Department, Judicial Department, Ministry of Rites, Ministry of Works, Rewards and Punishments Department, Security Department, Deliberation Department, City Defense Department, and Earth Division Department – those Great Elders at the Nascent Soul stage, were qualified to build their own shops here.
Furthermore, these shops were all arranged in an orderly fashion according to their status and the size of their power.
Lavish spiritual vehicles of all kinds, stopping outside the street, made it awkward to even greet companions if you were to come here alone.
The entire street was bustling with traffic, ceaselessly flowing, indicating the immense commercial activity.
The shop gifted to Wu Tao by Lü Liang was located in the central part of Xingyi Street, a five-story building spanning over a hundred square meters.
This five-story building was entirely constructed from vibrant red stone, elegant, grand, and exceptionally noble. Even compared to the other extravagant establishments around it, it was extremely eye-catching.
The land alone for this five-story building was worth over a million spiritual stones, not to mention the myriad treasures already present within the shop, all generously given to Wu Tao by Lü Liang with a sweep of his brush.
By gifting his own property to Wu Tao for management, Lü Liang solidified his intention to provide Wu Tao with a strong backing.
Upon seeing such a luxurious and grand five-story building, Wu Tao was first astonished. Upon entering and seeing the treasures inside that exceeded his imagination, he was even more stunned.
The interior was a world of purple; the floor tiles were purple, and even the display cabinets for treasures were made of amethyst.
Behind the counters stood seven maidens, dressed in dresses of orange, red, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple. They were all beautiful, but beautiful in different ways.
One was tall and curvaceous, wearing an orange dress. Another had a face like a peach blossom, her eyes as if they could drip water, wearing a red dress…
The third had long black hair cascading down her shoulders, a gentle smile on her face, possessing a certain charm of a peony beauty, wearing a green dress.
The fourth was charming and adorable, with a pair of spirited, large eyes that shifted constantly, displaying a mischievous and spirited demeanor, wearing a yellow dress.
The fifth was charming and alluring, wearing a red dress, exuding a sense of temptation.
The sixth was incredibly aloof and cold, wearing a blue dress, giving off the aura of a cold beauty.
The seventh, wearing a purple dress, possessed an extraordinary bearing, giving the impression of an empress rather than a maid.
As Wu Tao pushed open the grand entrance, he saw the seven attendants standing in neat formation, greeting him in unison: "Ziyun, Qingxiang, Hongyu, Lanbing, Chengfu, Huangqing, Lüyen, greet the Master."
Each one of them was youthful and radiant, some delicate, some alluring, some cold, and so on. Wu Tao was momentarily dumbfounded.
Lü Liang, who had led Wu Tao here, gave him a meaningful glance and smiled, pointing to Wu Tao, "This young hero is your new master. Please entertain him well."
Then, Lü Liang turned to Wu Tao and said, "This is the Seven-Colored Pavilion, one of my properties. However, it rarely has guests, so the attendants here are few.
There are only seven maids inside, but do not underestimate them. They all have cultivation at the Foundation Establishment stage. The leader, Ziyun, is even at the late stage of Foundation Establishment."
After briefly explaining the situation to Wu Tao, Lü Liang departed, leaving Wu Tao alone.
As it was not an operating day, all seven maids gathered around Wu Tao.
Wu Tao, who was always accustomed to being alone, felt a sense of resistance to being served. However, upon seeing so many beautiful women standing before him, his heart couldn't help but stir slightly.
The dresses of these seven maids were all different colors, forming a seven-colored ensemble, with each person wearing one color. They clustered around, creating a visually pleasing scene.
Ziyun, the leader, bowed to Wu Tao and then said with a charming smile, "Master has just arrived. We don't know much else, but we can cook some spiritual dishes and play music to entertain you, Master. What do you think?"
Seeing the maids' demeanor, the cunning Wu Tao suddenly sensed something was amiss.
It wasn’t their attitude, but rather the fact that all seven of them spoke in such perfect unison, as if they were hiding some secret from him.
Pretending to be oblivious, Wu Tao was led inside. He saw the women about to reach out and help him change his clothes.
Wu Tao frowned slightly, waved his hand, and said, "No need. You can go about your business. I'll just sit here and wait."
Ziyun, Qingxiang, Hongyu, Lanbing, Chengfu, Huangqing, and Lüyen exchanged glances before slowly stepping back.
After ushering out the seven beautiful maids, Wu Tao’s expression immediately turned grim. They were definitely hiding something from their new master. But what could it be?
As for a shop, its annual income was the most crucial matter.
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