Douluo: My Teacher Is Supreme Pontiff-Chapter 245: The Resentful Bai Xue
Indeed, no matter how much the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disliked Spirit Hall’s rule, the facts were undeniable. Because of Li Chang’an’s existence, their sect had evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Such a favor was one they were obliged to accept.
Moreover, judging from Li Chang’an’s displayed strength, Ning Fengzhi believed that within five years, a new era belonging to Spirit Hall would begin.
Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong, who had just learned Li Chang’an’s true identity, was completely dumbfounded. Her little head was working overtime to process the information in front of her.
"It’s a pity I realized it too late. Otherwise, no matter what, I wouldn’t have accepted your immortal herb," Ning Fengzhi said with a bitter smile, rubbing the corner of his eye in helplessness.
Of course, this was just an excuse. No one could truly know his real thoughts.
But now that Li Chang’an’s identity was exposed, things became simpler. Even the atmosphere at the dining table had changed, for his identity and status were now fundamentally different.
"Sigh, Your Highness the Holy Son, you’ve really put our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in a difficult position," Ning Fengzhi said with another wry smile, tapping his fingers on the table.
Their sect had always sided with the Heaven Dou Empire, maintaining close ties with the imperial family. But now, with tensions between Heaven Dou and Spirit Hall growing daily, reconciliation was impossible.
As one of the Upper Three Sects, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could not afford to waver. They had to choose a side.
"Uncle Ning, how do you view the current situation on the Douluo Continent?" Li Chang’an asked an apparently unrelated question.
"The contradictions across the continent are intensifying. Conflicts break out everywhere. A war between Spirit Hall and the two empires is inevitable," Ning Fengzhi replied truthfully.
"Then, Father-in-law," Li Chang’an pressed further—his address making Ning Fengzhi uncomfortable, for in terms of status Li Chang’an was already his equal, "who do you think holds the greater support of the people?"
"At first glance, of course, it seems the two empires," Ning Fengzhi answered, but his confidence faltered. Over the past years, Spirit Hall’s continuous efforts had clearly won them more of the people’s trust.
The reason was simple: the two empires prioritized the nobility and spirit masters, not the common folk. Spirit Hall, however, did the opposite. The clearest example was that nowadays, whenever commoners faced trouble, their first instinct was to report to Spirit Hall rather than the local authorities.
"Then tell me, Father-in-law—what do you think is the true foundation of this continent?" Li Chang’an’s voice was calm, but his question cut deep.
Ning Fengzhi was no fool. On the contrary, his intelligence far surpassed most, and his position gave him a perspective few could match. Naturally, he had thought about this.
"Yet even so, resources are limited," Ning Fengzhi said. "The more Spirit Hall grants to the commoners, the less remains for others. Conflict is inevitable."
Ning Fengzhi saw far, but in the end, he was still confined by the limitations of his era.
Li Chang’an, however, only gave a faint smile.
"With Spirit Hall’s research, more and more soul tools will emerge in the future. So why not explore further and seek out new resources?"
These words struck Ning Fengzhi like a thunderclap. His mind went blank for a moment, as if something had shattered within him. He had never once considered such a possibility...
After lingering for a while longer, Li Chang’an finally left. With his identity exposed, staying any longer would only feel awkward. Unfortunately, Ning Rongrong had to remain behind to attend the sect’s renaming ceremony.
Though nothing concrete had been agreed upon, everything that needed to be said had been said. The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s stance would not change for now, but Li Chang’an had shown Ning Fengzhi his determination—this world must change.
Even so, he did not immediately return to Shrek Academy. His mind was still stuck in a "saintly state," and unless he found a woman, he would remain frustrated.
Fortunately, he had plenty of girls to choose from. With that thought, he headed to the Hong Chamber of Commerce.
By now, Bai Xue’s position there had become increasingly stable, her authority greater than ever. She no longer needed to run around constantly—overseeing matters from the Heaven Dou City headquarters was enough.
Moreover, after consuming the immortal herb Li Chang’an had given her, coupled with her own meticulous care, she looked even younger than when he had first met her. Her skin was so tender it seemed water would seep out at a touch.
Naturally, Li Chang’an didn’t announce himself. With his current strength, locating Bai Xue and slipping in silently was child’s play.
That day, Bai Xue wore a simple white blouse paired with a long black skirt. Her long dark hair was coiled into a bun at the back. Her mature and charming face now carried a look of serious concentration.
After all, her high position demanded authority, and every movement exuded the aura of a domineering businesswoman. The seductive widow from the past only resurfaced when she was with Li Chang’an.
At this moment, she was poring over a stack of ledgers, her abacus clicking rapidly as she checked the final accounts.
Although her subordinates had already calculated everything, Bai Xue insisted on personally auditing random ledgers each month to prevent fraud.
After finishing one, she gave a tired smile, tilting her head to loosen her neck. Suddenly, a pair of hands appeared on her shoulders, gently massaging them.
Having "clashed" with him countless times, Bai Xue naturally recognized Li Chang’an’s touch. With a soft sigh, she leaned her head against his waist and closed her eyes.
"You’ve worked hard, darling." Li Chang’an didn’t rush. His hands moved across her shoulders with perfect pressure, making her feel utterly relaxed.
"You haven’t visited me for a month," Bai Xue said, her voice tinged with grievance.
"I’m sorry, I was wrong. But this past month, I’ve been thinking of a way to help you," Li Chang’an replied smoothly, without breaking his rhythm.
Of course, the truth was he had spent the month reading reports—or on his way to read them.
"Oh? A way to help me?" Bai Xue opened her eyes in surprise. She had only been complaining casually, never expecting anything of him. She knew his identity and nature too well.
What she hadn’t expected was that he had actually thought of a way to ease her burden.
"Yes. Watch closely. I’ve spent a whole month pondering this, and finally came up with a new accounting method." Li Chang’an picked up the pen on her desk and quickly sketched a simple diagram.
"Everything follows certain patterns and rules. The method I’m showing you can be understood as a macro perspective on bookkeeping. This here is a bar chart. This is a line graph. And this is..."
As Li Chang’an explained step by step, Bai Xue’s eyes grew brighter with excitement. This time, she was completely convinced—her man had truly been thinking of her all along.
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