The passionate night gradually came to an end amid beautiful, enchanting moans.
The next morning, at seven-thirty, the morning sun that should have been slowly rising was nowhere to be seen. The sky was gloomy and oppressive, and the atmospheric pressure had dropped.
Everyone knew this was a sign that it was going to rain, but no one thought much of it. They simply assumed it would be an ordinary rainstorm, and their daily lives continued as usual.
Students went to school as normal, office workers went to work on time, and traffic throughout the city remained orderly.
It was only the oppressive sky that remained gloomy, with thick, gray-black clouds gathering overhead.
At noon, thunder rumbled, and raindrops as large as beans came crashing down upon the earth.
In less than two hours, reports of flooding began to be broadcast across the country one after another, urging citizens to stay home and avoid going outside whenever possible.
Three hours later, the rain grew even heavier, and some low-lying areas had already been submerged.
The torrential rain became the hottest topic across the entire internet, with netizens everywhere asking which province had not been hit by rain yet.
By the time the number of provinces without rain had dropped from ten to zero, it was already eight in the evening, and the rain that had begun at noon still had not stopped.
Notices suspending classes and work were issued one after another.
A small number of people had already sensed that something was wrong. Braving the heavy rain, they went out to purchase daily necessities, fresh meat, vegetables, and fruits, quietly stocking up on supplies.
Miss Qiao, who had slept until four in the afternoon in the villa, was now sitting in her pajamas in the first-floor dining room, eating breakfast and lunch together.
She was so hungry that she could probably eat an entire cow. What had happened the night before had consumed far too much of her energy.
She did not even know how many times he had held her down and made love to her last night. By the end, her consciousness had been hazy and muddled.
Afterward, he had carried her into his spiritual space to bathe. He had even fed her sweet water mouth-to-mouth, easing the hoarseness in her throat caused by her moans.
He had told her that the spiritual spring could relieve the fatigue in her body. At the time, she had been so exhausted that she did not even want to move a single finger, so she could only nestle in his arms and let him hold her while they sat in the pool.
Perhaps the water really did possess some miraculous effect. Before long, she felt a current of energy flowing through her meridians, and the discomfort in her body gradually disappeared.
The sensation had been extremely comfortable, as though she were lying on soft, fluffy clouds. After that, she fell asleep and did not wake until she naturally came to.
What she was eating now was the pork bone porridge Li Cangchen had personally prepared. It was soft, rich, and fragrant, with an excellent texture.
There was also delicious chicken soup. With every sip, she felt as though she were drinking heavenly water, and even her body seemed several times lighter.
She had thought that after indulging herself for an entire night, her body would be terribly exhausted, to the point where she would not even be able to get out of bed. Unexpectedly, she felt more energetic than ever, without the slightest trace of soreness.
Thinking of his spiritual space, she suddenly stopped moving her spoon and blinked her beautiful eyes at Li Cangchen, who was sitting beside her and keeping her company while she ate.
Curiously, she asked, “The water you used to bathe me in last night, is it different from ordinary water?”
When she had gotten up and washed herself, she had also noticed in the mirror that all the marks covering her body had disappeared.
And perhaps it was just her imagination, but she felt that her already milk-white, smooth skin had become even rosier.
Could it have something to do with his spiritual space?
Li Cangchen took a handkerchief and gently wiped away the soup that had accidentally stained the corner of her lips. Only then did he lower his gaze to her and speak softly.
“Mm. It’s a spiritual liquid. Soaking in it for half an hour can repair bodily injuries, relieve fatigue, and strengthen the body.”
He did not mention the most important point. If someone had been given an aphrodisiac and then soaked in that spiritual liquid, it would only become an even more powerful aphrodisiac.
Qiao Anran smiled and asked, “Then does it also have beauty-enhancing effects?”
Li Cangchen chuckled. “It can make your skin even better.”
His Little Jiu’er was still just as fond of beauty. In modern terms, she was a complete beauty enthusiast.
Back then, she had clung to him and obediently followed him back to Prince Chen’s residence in the capital simply because she had fallen for his looks.
A thousand years ago, this jealous little thing had gone to extraordinary lengths to make sure his gaze remained fixed on her forever.
Not only had she searched far and wide for beauty secrets and remedies for skin and hair care, but she had even wanted to drink folk remedies to make herself more beautiful.
If he had not discovered it in time, the beauty-loving little girl might truly have ended up bedridden for a long time that winter.
As he recalled the past, the clarity in his eyes gradually softened beneath a layer of tenderness.
His Little Jiu’er was truly beautiful. Even after a thousand years had passed, her appearance remained unchanged.
Her exquisite V-shaped face, eyes more dazzling than the sun, moon, and stars, small and straight nose, rosy little lips, and fair, delicate skin were all breathtakingly beautiful.
Back then, in order to prevent others from coveting her, he rarely allowed her to leave the residence. Even when she did go out, he would have her disguise herself as a boy.
That was how the rumors began in Shengjing that he had a preference for men.
At the time, the little thing had somehow heard the rumor and mistakenly believed that he had fallen for someone else and preferred men. She had cried as she ran into his study, thrown herself into his arms, and asked him with red-rimmed eyes whether he no longer wanted her.
Hearing those words had left him both amused and exasperated. After comforting her, he secretly dealt with the maid who had been spreading such nonsense around her, sending her to the mass burial grounds.
After that incident, no one ever dared to speak nonsense in front of her again.
The past was like smoke. He slowly pulled himself away from his memories, gathered his thoughts, and gazed intently at his Little Princess Consort before parting his lips.
“Little Jiu’er, your beauty is already unmatched in this world. There is no one more beautiful than you.”
Qiao Anran was suddenly struck by his extremely sincere praise. Her heart trembled lightly, and the tips of her ears turned faintly red. He was so gentle like this, making her heart flutter even more.
He also had a way of making her heart race. In just these two days, she had already lost count of how many times her heart had pounded faster because of him.
But for him to say that she was the most beautiful person in the world was obviously a “lie.” He clearly had no accurate understanding of his own appearance.
Perhaps because they had shared such intimate moments over the past two nights, she was no longer as reserved around him as before. She raised her little hand and lightly touched his tall, straight nose, smiling as she said,
“You’re just saying that to make me happy. You’re more beautiful than I am.”
Hearing those final words, Li Cangchen could not help laughing. “Little Jiu’er, do you think I’m feminine?”
Qiao Anran immediately denied it. “Of course not. I just think you’re the most handsome.”
The little hand resting on his nose grew bolder, lightly brushing over his thick, well-defined brows as she gazed at his deep black eyes that seemed to shimmer with an alluring light.
As though bewitched, her delicate face slowly moved closer to him. Her little hand slid downward and caressed his flawless lips.
His handsome, picture-perfect features, combined with his straight, glossy black hair falling down his back and his naturally cold, noble bearing, truly made him look like an exquisitely refined young nobleman from ancient times.
With his looks, he could easily outshine every modern pretty boy in an instant.
Perhaps because they were so close, the sandalwood fragrance emanating from him became even more intense, making her want to kiss him.
She was never someone who would wrong herself. When she thought of something, she simply did it. She immediately slipped her arms around the back of his neck, hooked him closer, and raised her head to kiss his lips, which seemed to radiate an intoxicating allure.
She extended the tip of her tongue and gently licked them, tracing the shape of his sensual lips before parting them and slipping inside, wantonly taking possession of them.
He did not stop her. Instead, he parted his lips and allowed her to do as she pleased.
His hands tightened around her slender waist and lifted her onto his thighs, making it easier for her to kiss him.
She was not shy either. Facing him, she parted her slender legs on either side of him and sank deeply into his embrace.
Having no experience, she could only imitate the way he had kissed her before and do the same to him.
However, after only a few minutes, she began to feel her breathing quicken and wanted to pull away.
The moment the thought arose, before she could make a move, he sensed her retreating.
He immediately took control. The large hand around her waist pressed her firmly against him while his other hand cradled the back of her head, deepening the kiss.
The romantic scene in the dining room was intoxicating and alluring, while outside, thunder roared and torrential rain raged wildly.
That night, emergency personnel were being mobilized across the country to prevent and control flooding.
Government leaders were also making preparations in advance in case a disaster occurred.
This torrential downpour had caught everyone off guard. It continued all the way into the fifth day, with no sign of stopping.
Several provinces had already been swallowed by a “vast ocean.” Villages were submerged, and farmland was devoured by floodwaters.
The internet was now filled with speculation about the disaster, with netizens tagging provincial officials and the National Meteorological Administration one after another, asking what exactly was happening.
When someone made the detailed data from the rainwater testing public, the entire internet exploded.
The data showed that the pH value was deep red, meaning it was below 4.5.
As everyone knew, the lower the pH, the redder the color, while the higher the pH, the bluer it became.
What did this mean?
It meant that the rain falling outside was highly acidic.
What was acid rain?
Acid rain was an indicator of atmospheric pollution and one of the most destructive natural disasters.
It could not only corrode buildings and acidify soil, but also endanger human health and increase the risk of plant diseases and pests.
In places where it occurred frequently, it could even cause the land to become completely barren.
Acid rain also had another name, the modern-day Grim Reaper in the sky.
With such devastating effects, how could anyone not panic?
This acid rain had now continued for five days, and countless people had been drenched by it.
In remote mountain villages with little access to information, some people had already begun experiencing physical problems.
Their skin became red and itchy, while some suffered an even more serious condition as their respiratory functions began to decline, leaving them unable to breathe on their own.
Others looked as though they had been poisoned. Their skin gradually turned bluish, and their eyes became red, creating a terrifying sight.
By the sixth day, some people had already begun turning into zombies.
However, amid the torrential rain, no one had discovered it yet.
Meanwhile, Qiao Anran, who had already personally experienced this acid rain, remained completely oblivious to everything happening outside. She had spent six whole days “sleeping” in the villa and was still catching up on her sleep beneath the covers.
On the first day of the torrential rain, after she had taken the initiative to kiss Li Cangchen in the dining room, things had quickly spiraled out of control.
After he took control, he had asked her in a hoarse voice whether she was full. Her brain had been starved of oxygen from all the kissing, so she had simply stared blankly and nodded.
Before she could figure out why he had asked her that, he grabbed her legs and wrapped them around his waist, then stood up and carried her back to the bedroom, beginning another intense bout of lovemaking.
This “exercise” lasted for six days and six nights!
From her bedroom to Mujiu Pavilion in his spiritual space, then from the bathroom to his master bedroom, every corner had been filled with her delicate, melodious moans.
A man who had only just discovered the pleasures of the flesh was truly like a starving wolf encountering meat. Even after eating, he still wanted more.
His technique also grew increasingly skilled. By now, he had completely mastered all her sensitive spots, allowing her to experience the ultimate pleasure every time.
It was a satisfaction that reached deep into her soul. It was precisely this incomparable pleasure that gave rise to a mysterious possessiveness within her, making her want to claim him completely for herself.
In only a few short days, she had already developed the thought that she could have no one but him.
Could he perhaps be some kind of demon who had taken human form to seduce her soul?
But at the time, she had been completely consumed by desire and had no chance to think too much. She could only cling tightly to him like a drowning person holding onto a lifeline.
Now that she had fallen into a deep sleep, she had even less desire to waste time thinking about it.
Six days after becoming deeply entrenched in her heart and cutting himself off from the outside world, Li Cangchen was now sitting in the back seat of a luxury car outside the villa, his expression cold as he listened to his assistant report on the follow-up to the matters he had ordered six days ago.
“Mr. Li, after Zhou Sen left the Qiao family six days ago, he did not return to the capital. For the first two days, he remained in Jiangcheng searching for Miss Qiao… Madam’s whereabouts.”
“At the same time, the Qiao family spread statements online that were detrimental to Madam. They were all dealt with in time.”
“The Zhou Group’s stock market in the capital has been unstable. Zhou Sen returned to the capital three days ago to take charge of the situation. Due to a broken capital chain, the company is about to declare bankruptcy.”
Assistant Qian Fei sat near the door of the luxurious business vehicle with his legs together. After respectfully finishing his report, he quietly waited for his CEO’s next instructions.
Li Cangchen’s eyes were as unfathomable as a cold abyss, their depths icy and frigid.
Six days ago, which was also the night he and his Little Jiu’er had spent their first night together, could also be called the night before his Little Princess Consort’s rebirth.
He had come to Jiangcheng from the capital on a business trip and checked into a hotel. By chance, he had caught sight of her walking at the back of the crowd in the lobby.
At that moment, he was overjoyed. The heart that had remained frozen for a thousand years finally began beating again. He had almost been unable to restrain the overwhelming longing that had accumulated within him and wanted to rush forward, take her away, and pin her beneath him.
Only the last shred of reason had prevented him from acting recklessly.
He had immediately ordered someone to investigate everything about her. At the same time, he had wondered whether some kind of barrier had been placed on her that prevented his mental supernatural abilities from detecting her presence at all.
When he saw the investigation results, the already severe look in his eyes became as cold as the snow at the top of the Arctic, sending chills down anyone’s spine.
The mere Qiao family had actually intended to give the Little Princess Consort he had cherished in the palm of his hand a thousand years ago to Zhou Sen, a man over fifty years old.
They had truly dared to provoke a tiger in its own territory.
After thinking for two seconds, he ordered someone to find a person with a similar build and send them to Room 2804.
At the same time, he ordered them to bring down the Zhou family. Anyone who dared to covet his Little Jiu’er would have to pay the price.
After giving his orders, he had intended to go downstairs to the banquet hall to find her. Unexpectedly, the moment he opened the door, he smelled her familiar fragrance.
Before he could react, she had already thrown herself into his arms.
It was only when he took her virginity that he discovered that she had secretly been implanted with a Heartless Flower, which had taken root directly in her heart.
The Heartless Flower was aptly named, as it severed love and affection. A forbidden spell had also been placed upon the flower, blocking all attempts by mental supernatural abilities to detect it.
After discovering it, Li Cangchen used his supernatural abilities to protect her heart and block her senses, then uprooted the flower completely and destroyed it.
As Li Cangchen recalled the pattern and growth of that Heartless Flower, he finally understood why he had been unable to sense her presence for a thousand years.
It was because that flower had remained in her heart for a thousand years.
He could hardly imagine what his Little Jiu’er had gone through before she disappeared.
Such a delicate little thing who was so afraid of pain had been forcibly implanted with a seed. Just how much pain must she have endured?
The corners of his eyes gradually became stained with a frightening crimson hue, his expression growing dark and terrifying. The intimidating gaze in his eyes sent chills through the entire body.
Before getting out of the car and returning to the villa, six cold, emotionless words came from him.
“Destroy the Zhou family. Disband the Qiao family.”