With Hai Ge out of the picture, Zhong Ying's influence grew even stronger.
At this moment, Zhong Ying was already the president of the largest business guild in the area.
In addition to her formidable influence, Zhong Ying's combat prowess had also become terrifyingly formidable.
Even when facing a hundred assailants, Zhong Ying could emerge victorious with ease.
For a period afterward, Qin Hanchu ceased his travels.
He had accumulated a significant amount of incense power during these days and now needed time to absorb it.
Although the progress of the Incense Spirit Forging Art had slowed considerably, it was still effective.
At Qin Hanchu's current realm, even the slightest increase in strength represented monumental progress.
Time flowed by, and three years had passed in the blink of an eye.
After three years of development, Zhong Ying had successfully unified the local underground business world.
As her business expanded, her workload became even more demanding.
During the day, Qin Hanchu was the sole occupant of the villa.
One day, he suddenly received a telepathic message from A Xiang.
A Xiang and Baili Cai Xia had finally emerged from their seclusion.
As the portal opened, A Xiang and Baili Cai Xia walked out, hand in hand.
“Dad, did you miss us?” Baili Cai Xia asked cheerfully upon seeing Qin Hanchu.
Qin Hanchu smiled and replied, “I mainly missed your mom, and then I thought of you as well.”
Baili Cai Xia shot Qin Hanchu a glare and said, “I despise you.”
“I’m his wife, so it’s only natural for him to miss me,” A Xiang said with a smile as she approached Qin Hanchu.
“Do I seem a bit redundant?” Baili Cai Xia asked glumly.
Qin Hanchu chuckled, “You are our eldest daughter, how could you be redundant?”
“That sounds much better.”
As they spoke, Baili Cai Xia's spiritual sense had already scanned their surroundings.
Before long, she had grasped the basic situation of this world.
“There are other women living here?” A Xiang also used her spiritual sense to survey the area. She spotted photos and personal belongings in Zhong Ying's room.
Qin Hanchu smiled and nodded, “Yes, I took in a young maid. This is her villa.”
“A young maid? Does she warm your bed at night?”
“The photos are quite attractive. Couldn't you resist the temptation to sneak a taste?”
A Xiang stared at Qin Hanchu and let out a cold snort.
“What are you thinking? I’m as pure as jade,” Qin Hanchu retorted.
A Xiang smiled and dropped the teasing topic. “It’s been a while since we’ve been shopping. Take us out for some fun.”
Qin Hanchu nodded. “Of course, but you’ll need to change your clothes first.”
A Xiang and Baili Cai Xia were currently wearing immortal robes, attire that was completely unsuitable for the modern city.
“I’ll go to the next room to change,” Baili Cai Xia said as she left Qin Hanchu’s room.
A Xiang, meanwhile, changed into a fashionable urban-style dress in front of Qin Hanchu.
“You’ll have to compensate me well tonight,” Qin Hanchu whispered as he embraced A Xiang’s waist.
A Xiang chuckled softly. “Alright, I’m all yours for the next month.”
“Mom, Dad, are you ready?” At that moment, Baili Cai Xia’s voice came from outside the door.
Qin Hanchu, holding A Xiang’s hand, walked out of the room. Baili Cai Xia was dressed in a crop top and jeans, looking quite alluring.
“Are you planning to attract all sorts of bees and butterflies?” Qin Hanchu remarked.
Baili Cai Xia giggled, “With you protecting me, no amount of buzzing bees or fluttering butterflies can harm me.”
Qin Hanchu didn’t insist that Baili Cai Xia change her outfit. Although her attire was revealing, it wasn't overtly so.
Half an hour later, Qin Hanchu parked the car in the shopping mall's parking lot.
A Xiang and Baili Cai Xia linked arms with Qin Hanchu on either side, and the trio walked into the elevator, chatting and laughing.
A moment later, the elevator arrived at the mall.
As the doors opened, the three of them walked out, still linked arm in arm.
The floor of the mall they entered was crowded, and the appearance of Qin Hanchu and the two women immediately drew many gazes.
The onlookers were all men, captivated by the beauty of A Xiang and Baili Cai Xia.
A Xiang carried herself with elegant grace and refinement, her demeanor drawing men into a state of adoration.
Baili Cai Xia exuded youthful exuberance, her graceful figure inspiring deep longing.
Such beautiful women, linking arms with Qin Hanchu on either side, evoked envy and jealousy from many men.
A Xiang and Baili Cai Xia were accustomed to such attention, so they paid it no mind.
“Dad, that T-shirt is so pretty.”
“It looks like a couple’s outfit. Let’s buy it for the three of us to wear as a family set.”
As they walked, Baili Cai Xia pointed towards a counter not far away.
Qin Hanchu replied, “As long as you two like it.”
“Mom, let’s go take a look,” Baili Cai Xia beckoned to A Xiang.
A Xiang smiled and nodded, “Let’s go.”
Though mother and daughter, they appeared like sisters due to their perpetually youthful appearances.
Upon entering the clothing store, A Xiang pointed to the couple’s outfit and asked, “Do you have this in our sizes?”
“Yes, we do,” the sales assistant replied.
Baili Cai Xia smiled and said, “One men’s size and two women’s sizes.”
The sales assistant looked somewhat incredulous. This was the first time she had encountered such a pairing.
It was a couple’s outfit, one men’s and two women’s. What did that mean?
Were these two beautiful women both this man’s girlfriends?
Despite her inner confusion, the sales assistant didn't pry, as the topic was rather sensitive.
A moment later, the sales assistant brought out three T-shirts.
“Dad, Mom, let’s try them on,” Baili Cai Xia said to Qin Hanchu.
Qin Hanchu nodded. “Alright, I’ll go change.”
“Is she your daughter?”
Baili Cai Xia’s words startled the sales assistant. She had never imagined that Qin Hanchu and A Xiang were Baili Cai Xia’s parents.
Qin Hanchu smiled, “Yes, she’s our daughter.”
“How old are you two? You look like you’re only in your late twenties.” The sales assistant was disbelieving. A Xiang looked far too young, not like a woman with a child.
A Xiang smiled. “We’re both over forty.”
“Over forty? How do you maintain yourselves like this?” The sales assistant found it hard to believe. Was this the legendary agelessness?
Qin Hanchu and A Xiang merely smiled, offering no further explanation.
A moment later, the entire family had changed into the T-shirts.
To complement the T-shirt, A Xiang had also paired it with a pair of tight-fitting jeans.
The tight jeans accentuated A Xiang’s long legs, making them incredibly eye-catching.
“They look great. Let’s just wear these!” Baili Cai Xia exclaimed enthusiastically.
A Xiang glanced at her reflection in the mirror and nodded with a smile. “Alright, we’ll wear them as is.”
Seeing how much the mother and daughter liked the T-shirts, Qin Hanchu produced his bank card and paid.
Leaving the clothing store, the family of three continued to wander through the mall.
“Baili Han Su!”
As the trio was browsing, a surprised voice called out from behind Qin Hanchu.
Turning around, Qin Hanchu was astonished to find that the person was none other than Qi Yuehan.
Qi Yuehan was not alone; a handsome young man stood beside her.
Qi Yuehan was linked arm in arm with the young man, and the two were clearly a couple.