Chapter 45 Dai Mubai Smiled, Xu Ran was a Zhu Clan Disciple_1

Shrek Academy, Student Host Area.

"Do you mean to say Xu Ran comes from the Zhu Clan of the Xingluo Empire?" Dai Mubai was covered in bandages, but at this moment, he put aside those concerns, enduring the pain in his body as he sat up from the bed and asked Ma Hongjun in astonishment.

He had never thought that Xu Ran was from the Zhu Clan.

Since Xu Ran was from the Zhu Clan, then he must know Dai Mubai's identity. The reason Xu Ran struck so heavily against him was also because of prior dissatisfaction.

And the reason for his dissatisfaction was none other than Zhu Zhuqing.

Because he was Zhu Zhuqing's fiancé, Xu Ran was very discontented upon seeing him, since Xu Ran also liked Zhu Zhuqing. After all, Zhu Zhuqing was beautiful with perfect curves; any man would be moved by such a girl. It was only natural for Xu Ran to be attracted to Zhu Zhuqing.

"That's right, that's what the teacher said. The Zhu Clan of the Xingluo Empire, I heard it very clearly." Ma Hongjun said, nodding his head. He didn't understand why Dai Mubai was so agitated after learning Xu Ran was from the Zhu Clan. Could it be that Dai Mubai also knew of that family?

"I see, I was wondering why that bastard Xu Ran was so ruthless with me. So, it was like this." Dai Mubai said, unable to help but laugh out loud. Despite the fact that his body was wrapped in bandages and pain was radiating from every inch of his skin, he still couldn't suppress the urge to laugh.

What if Xu Ran was a monstrous genius? What if his "Cultivation Level" was five levels lower than his but could still torture him? The reason he had been hammered so miserably was simply because the woman he liked was Dai Mubai's fiancée, wasn't it?

Thinking of this, Dai Mubai felt an unusually pleasant sensation in his heart.

He now understood why Xu Ran's gaze was so cold when looking at him—he had been dissatisfied with him all along. It was only because they had unexpectedly crossed paths at Shrek Academy that he lashed out.

"Xu Ran, oh Xu Ran, even as a peerless genius, in matters of love, you're just a little brother. Zhu Qing is my fiancée, what does that have to do with you?"

"When my Zhu Qing arrives, I'll make sure you understand what pain is. It's perfectly fine for my fiancée and me to be intimate, to embrace and hug, right? However, these very normal actions will deeply wound your pride," Dai Mubai said, barely containing his laughter.

He had already decided, after Xu Ran returned to Shrek Academy, that he would bring Zhu Zhuqing to Shrek Academy as well. Then he would make sure Xu Ran understood what humiliation meant.

Xu Ran liked Zhu Zhuqing after all, and seeing her in his embrace, intimate with him, would certainly infuriate Xu Ran to the point of spitting blood.

Moreover, Xu Ran, bearing the surname Xu as a side branch disciple of the Zhu Clan, and Zhu Zhuqing being the second young miss of the Zhu Clan, meant that his status as the Zhu Clan's second young miss's fiancé was somewhat higher than Xu Ran's. Even if Xu Ran did not submit to Dai Mubai, he must listen to the Zhu Clan's second young miss, Zhu Zhuqing.

When the time came, he would have Zhu Zhuqing personally reject him, even humiliate him, and thus severely sting Xu Ran's pride.

Although he was far inferior in strength to Xu Ran, on the battlefield of romance, he had already won completely. Even if Zhu Zhuqing did not like him, she had to be clear that she was his fiancée. In these matters, she would definitely side with him. After all, Xu Ran was just an outsider.

"Mubai, Xu Ran is very strong, and he is now highly regarded by the teacher. He's not someone we can afford to provoke," Ma Hongjun said gravely. Although he didn't understand what Dai Mubai meant, he still gave his warning. Xu Ran's strength was comparable to a Soul Emperor, being a peerless genius, and in the future, such a person would surely stand at the pinnacle of the entire Continent.

He wouldn't provoke Xu Ran without reason, his only wish was to cling to Xu Ran's coattails.

Of course, Ma Hongjun didn't tell Dai Mubai of Xu Ran's true strength, nor did he mention that Xu Ran had also injured Flander. He had already warned Dai Mubai; if he went on to provoke Xu Ran, that was his own problem and had nothing to do with him.

"There are some things you don't understand," Dai Mubai shook his head and smiled without saying a word.

Images of Zhu Zhuqing's beauty involuntarily surfaced in his mind. In a few more days, he would go to pick up Zhu Zhuqing and bring her to Shrek Academy. Xiaowu, while very pretty, just didn't compare in figure to his fiancée. In his heart, Zhu Qing was indeed the most beautiful girl in the world.

...

Following the map provided by the System, Xu Ran headed straight for a mountain range.

That mountain range was where Tang Hao had hidden the seed left behind by Ah Yin and also the destination of Xu Ran's journey.

"Is this where Ah Yin is located? Tang Hao really hid it deep," Xu Ran looked around and couldn't help but sigh. According to the map, Ah Yin was right behind the waterfall in front of him. If it weren't for the map, he might never have guessed that there was a hidden space behind the waterfall.

Using his Soul Power, Xu Ran parted the water and rushed into a damp cave.

The cave was deep and moist.

It was clear that this place was excavated by Tang Hao specifically for Ah Yin.

Walking into the cave, Xu Ran immediately saw a slender Blue Silver Grass. He carefully plucked it out.

Instantly, the voice of the System rang out.

"Ding, congratulations to the 'Host' for completing the mission."

"Ding, congratulations to the 'Host' for earning four hundred Skill Points and a quantity of Plant Cultivation Solution..."

Xu Ran transplanted the Blue Silver Grass into a pot he had prepared earlier and then took out a few drops of the System-rewarded Plant Cultivation Solution to apply on it. Before his eyes, the slender stems and leaves of the Blue Silver Grass trembled slightly and the leaves turned a few shades greener.

Seeing this scene, Xu Ran couldn't help but reveal a slight smile.

With Ah Yin now in his hands, he wasn't worried about Tang Hao causing any trouble. Most importantly, Ah Yin was also exceedingly beautiful. It is said, "A female spirit beast that transforms after a hundred thousand years is bound to be a stunning beauty."

As a hundred thousand-year-old Bluesilver Emperor, Ah Yin was not some garishly painted woman. Her beauty might not even be much less than Xiaowu's. What was most important was that Ah Yin had a very gentle nature, the kind of woman who was demure and graceful like jade.

If he were to reveal Tang Hao's true face in front of Ah Yin, wouldn't that mean another addition to his 'Harem'?

Wondering how many Skill Points it would take to draw that enhanced version of the Plant Cultivation Solution.

If he couldn't win Ah Yin's heart, wouldn't that be a huge loss?

"'Host' dear, can you not think about building your 'Harem' day in and day out? Having too many isn't good, didn't you know there's an old saying? 'With no woman in your heart, your swordplay remains divine. Women can affect the speed of your sword strikes,'" the System miss reminded him from the side, somewhat worried about the 'Host's' health.

"Who says? I've only heard, 'Hold a sister in your arms, double the damage.' What you're saying is all nonsense from those old swordsmen, utterly worthless," Xu Ran rejected the System miss's suggestion outright.

What's the point of time traveling if not to chase girls? To be a eunuch?