Chapter 4: Keep the Fertilized Water in Your Own Field_1

"It's your turn," Zhu Zhuqing said after releasing her Martial Soul, her beautiful eyes fixed on Xu Ran. She wanted to know what his "Cultivation Level" was.

Although she didn't think Xu Ran was a Soul Elder, he must at least have the "Cultivation Level" of a Grand Soul Master.

Zhu Zhuqing felt somewhat expectant, hoping that Xu Ran's strength would be formidable enough to catch the attention of her clan. Otherwise, being so close to her, he would sooner or later be targeted.

Many disciples of the Zhu Clan also watched Xu Ran, curious about his "Cultivation Level". If Xu Ran were not strong, he would have no standing in the Zhu Clan in the future. Being so close to Zhu Zhuqing without strength, how could he hold his ground?

Xu Ran calmed his mind and began to draw out his Martial Soul.

With his current talent, a twelve-year-old Soul Elder, even Bi Bidong of the Martial Soul Hall would have to personally receive him if he went there. In the Zhu Clan, and even across the entire Xingluo Empire, there was no one with talent greater than his. Moreover, with the System, his talent would only grow stronger in the future.

Under everyone's gaze, a black longsword appeared in Xu Ran's hand. The sword was three feet long, the blade pure black, yet it seemed to contain endless mysteries.

The moment he grasped the longsword, Xu Ran's temperament suddenly changed.

His gaze grew sharp, as if he himself were the sword, and an invincible aura emanated from him.

Everyone looked at Xu Ran in surprise, holding the longsword, he exuded a special temperament that made their hearts tremble.

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes widened, staring blankly at Xu Ran's figure.

What was Xu Ran's "Cultivation Level"? It was now very clear.

Two yellow and one purple Soul Rings appeared around him.

Xu Ran was indeed at the "Cultivation Level" of a Soul Elder!

Many disciples looked at Xu Ran, their eyes changing instantly. Although they didn't know Xu Ran's age, they could see that he was not old. At most, Xu Ran was no older than fifteen. To have the "Cultivation Level" of a Soul Elder at such an age meant that Xu Ran was a Genius Soul Master.

Such a genius would have a smooth path ahead, and his future was unimaginable. If they could cling to Xu Ran's coattails, the future would bring them many benefits.

Many young women looked at Xu Ran, their affection as gentle as water. Quite a few even cast flirtatious glances directly at him. With such a genius's status in the clan bound to be high, if they could establish a deep connection with Xu Ran, even become his woman, they could avoid decades of striving.

"Really a Soul Elder?" Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help exclaiming as she looked at Xu Ran. The shock he brought her was profound, for she observed Xu Ran closely, and he appeared to be about her age, at most one or two years older.

At such an age, he had broken through to a Soul Elder.

Xu Ran's talent might even be stronger than hers! This made her face redden with embarrassment over what she had said before.

"I told you, I am a Soul Elder. Even if I would deceive others, I wouldn't deceive you," Xu Ran said with a smile, looking at the girl in front of him who was blushing and silent.

"Hmph."

The blush on Zhu Zhuqing's face faded a little, and she didn't say anything more. She immediately picked up speed and charged straight at Xu Ran.

As an agile-attack class Soul Master, her speed was raised to the extreme, like a black shadow streaking toward Xu Ran. Her fingertips curved, her slender nails emitting a cold light.

Zhu Zhuqing's Soul Power at level twenty-five was not weak among the younger generation of the Zhu Clan, in everyone's eyes, Zhu Zhuqing's speed was not slow.

However, in Xu Ran's eyes, her speed was incredibly slow.

Xu Ran stood still, shifting his feet and slightly turning his body to use his sword scabbard to shield himself. Zhu Zhuqing's sharp claws scraped precisely across the pitch-black scabbard.

The sound of "tsk-tsk" arose as five white marks appeared on the scabbard from Zhu Zhuqing's fingernails scraping against it. Naturally, the scabbard hadn't suffered any damage; these were merely the traces left behind by Zhu Zhuqing's nails.

With her target having dodged unexpectedly, Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face showed a slight change as she wanted to turn around and continue her attack on Xu Ran. But in her panic, affected by the inertia of her body, she fell forward.

"Be careful," Xu Ran said, stretching out his hand to embrace Zhu Zhuqing in his arms.

Countless onlookers witnessed this scene, too shocked to speak.

At that moment, they were filled with envy; Xu Ran could actually hold such a stunning beauty as Zhu Zhuqing in his embrace. Meanwhile, they couldn't help but think of that figure, Dai Mubai.

It was said that Dai Mubai had fled to the Tiandou Empire, so what would he feel if he knew another man was holding Zhu Zhuqing in his arms?

Many people pondered this, looking forward to it somewhat.

They had long found Dai Mubai unpleasant. The Dai and Zhu Families had intermarried for generations, which naturally led to some grievances among the Zhu Clan members.

Their best women of the Zhu Clan had all married into the Dai family, not one was left, and who wouldn't be angry about that?

As the saying goes, "Don't let good water flow into others' fields." The Zhu Clan's "good water" had flowed into the Dai family's fields for generations. A year or two might have been bearable, but over many years, these disciples of the Zhu Clan had long harbored discontent.

However, they all knew about the relationship between the Zhu and Dai families, aligned through the Soul Fusion Skill, so intermarriage was the best option. They wouldn't normally bring up this marriage alliance matter.

But Dai Mubai, that good-for-nothing, directly stirred up their resentment.

Dai Mubai was cowardly and incompetent, without a trace of vigor, afraid that he couldn't compete with Davis, so he chose to sneak away quietly, leaving Zhu Zhuqing alone in the Xingluo Empire to bear the pressure from both major families.

In everyone's eyes, this was the most despicable behavior.

No matter how powerful Dai Mubai was, they wouldn't care too much. Abandoning his fiancée, being cowardly and incompetent, these were the traits they looked down upon the most.

Such actions by Dai Mubai doomed him to be nothing but a good-for-nothing.

Numerous disciples of the Zhu Clan felt unsatisfied. Why could even such a good-for-nothing be betrothed to such an outstanding woman of their Zhu Clan?

Just because the Dai family belonged to the royal household?

"Dai Mubai is just a joke. He's nothing compared to Xu Ran," someone remarked.

"How could a trash who abandons his fiancée and runs away deserve the Second Young Miss?"

"But I don't know what Xu Ran is thinking. I've never heard of this man before in the family, and I'm not sure if he's really interested in the Second Young Miss. If Xu Ran is indeed serious, that would be interesting."

"One is the family's supreme genius, and the other is the royal household's good-for-nothing Third Prince. It remains to be seen what decision the Family Head will make."

Countless whispers arose. If Xu Ran ended up together with Zhu Zhuqing, they would have nothing to say. After all, Xu Ran was still a member of the Zhu Clan, keeping it within the family, with no issues at all.

However, if Zhu Zhuqing and Xu Ran were together, wouldn't that make the good-for-nothing Third Prince Dai Mubai a cuckold?