Chapter 264: Your sister-in-law is virtuous and made a table full of delicious dishes_1

Dawn was about to break, and the light in the room lit up once again.

Zhu Zhuyun was combing her somewhat disheveled long hair, pulling together her widely flowing nightgown that exposed an infinity of spring scenery, urging Xu Ran to get up.

"Xu Ran, get up quickly. It's almost dawn," Zhu Zhuyun urged impatiently, pounding Xu Ran's body with her small fists. Seeing that Xu Ran was still lying in bed refusing to get up, she couldn't help but directly pull away the quilt covering Xu Ran.

Zhu Zhuyun felt somewhat helpless. Xu Ran, this person, really didn't seem to be in any hurry at all.

They weren't openly together now. Once it got bright and the maids started their work, it would be terrible if they were seen together.

"Zhu Yun, what are you doing? It's still dark outside," Xu Ran said, squinting towards the window, where a crescent moon still hung in the sky.

"Stop sleeping. In another two hours, it will be fully light, and then it will be very troublesome for you to leave," Zhu Zhuyun said irritably, directly pinching the flesh around Xu Ran's waist.

"Hiss." Feeling the pain in his waist, Xu Ran's consciousness became much clearer. Although he was strong and confident about leaving here without a sound, nothing was absolute. What if something went wrong? Wouldn't that be dangerous?

Thinking this, Xu Ran got up, put on his long boots, and prepared to leave.

"Zhu Yun, I'll go first. Remember to follow the plan; I'll come back for breakfast later," Xu Ran said, carefully opening the door and looking around.

"I know all that. It's just that I'm not sure how effective your poison will be," Zhu Zhuyun responded with a frosty glance, her demeanor suddenly filled with allure. Xu Ran was really too shameless, it was clearly he who wanted to poison Davis, yet he would occasionally remind her about it, as if she was the bad person in the end.

"Don't worry, the effect will certainly be extraordinary."

"Just remember not to administer the wrong poison. It's the bottle with the notch that contains the mental toxin. If you get it wrong, Brother Dai will be done for," Xu Ran said, standing at the door straightening his clothes. The scene almost felt like something out of a TV drama where an imperial doctor or guard is having a covert affair with an imperial concubine.

Ah, he, Xu Ran, is a transmigrator, as well as a peerless genius, yet now he has fallen into this situation.

How sad.

But what's sadder is Brother Dai… It felt like he was being smug about getting a bargain.

"I got it, now hurry up and go," Zhu Zhuyun retorted with a pout, rolling her eyes in an enticing manner.

After leaving, Xu Ran arrived at the guestroom of the Great Prince's Mansion. With all that had happened, Xu Ran was unable to sleep anymore.

In the courtyard, Xu Ran began to practice his swordsmanship.

Ever since Xu Ran had comprehended Sword Intent, he no longer placed importance on the soul skills he possessed. The sword in his hand was the world's most formidable weapon; a casual swing was the world's most exquisitely powerful attack. What use was there for any other flashy but useless skill?

That kind of essence, that kind of Sword Intent, was Xu Ran's most secretive and powerful asset.

"Slaughter Sword Intent."

"Destruction Sword Intent."

"Myriad Sword Intent."

Immersed in his swordsmanship, myriad sword shadows emerged in the courtyard. Each of Xu Ran's sword swings subtly conformed to the grand Dao, resonating in the void.

At times, Xu Ran transformed into a Killing God slaughtering all beings, at times into a fiend seemingly bent on destroying all life, and sometimes into an ethereal sword immortal.

With each evolution of Sword Intent, Xu Ran's body would be filled with that particular essence, overwhelmingly powerful.

Xu Ran once again fell into a terrifying and rare state.

If a powerful being witnessed this scene, they would probably exclaim in shock, for this was the legendary Unity of Heaven and Man. Xu Ran, with a "Cultivation Level" not even at the Soul King, had reached the realm of Unity of Heaven and Man.

Unity of Heaven and Man represents a Soul Master's superficial understanding of their own Martial Soul and the rules of this world.

Unity of Heaven and Man is, under normal circumstances, only witnessed in those who have attained the rank of Titled Douluo.

Once "Cultivation Level" reaches Titled Douluo, advancing further isn't as simple as just amassing Soul Power. Especially between level 94 and level 95, one must comprehend Unity of Heaven and Man to be promoted.

And now, Xu Ran had already grasped this realm. If this news were to be released, the entire Martial Soul World would be shocked. This state also meant that Xu Ran's path to "Cultivation" was almost clear, and he would surely ascend to Titled Douluo and even become the kind of supreme Douluo beyond level 95 in the future.

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"Is this truly Xu Ran's real side? Terrifying. Far too terrifying," Davis woke up and came to the outside of Xu Ran's courtyard, planning to greet Xu Ran and invite him for a meal.

He had not expected to directly witness this scene.

Every sword swung by Xu Ran could be described as immensely powerful.

If he were to encounter Xu Ran, it's no exaggeration to say that he would not stand a chance, unable to block any of Xu Ran's casually wielded swords.

Xu Ran's strength was too terrifying.

Such an aura, he felt only from those long-established Soul Douluo and stronger. But now Xu Ran could exert such immense pressure on him.

For a moment, he looked at Xu Ran as if he were viewing a Titled Douluo.

"But it's alright, Xu Ran may have strong talent, but he is my friend, not my enemy," Davis muttered to himself. Having someone like Xu Ran as an enemy would undoubtedly be a sorrowful matter.

"Brother Dai, why have you come?" Xu Ran opened his eyes, and the "Godslayer Sword" was sheathed with a clang, his aura concealed, leaving him looking like an ordinary person with no discernible aura, unfathomable.

"I've come to call Brother Xu for a meal; your sister-in-law has prepared a table full of delicious dishes today," Davis said with a smile. Ever since Xu Ran's arrival, Zhu Yun had been paying more attention to these things. She even made a table full of good dishes to help win over Xu Ran, truly worthy of being his Zhu Yun.

Although Zhu Yun had never let him touch her, she had always treated him as her betrothed, working hard for his sake. The lady of the Zhu Clan was actually cooking personally, just to help him win over Xu Ran.

Zhu Yun, truly a virtuous partner.

"Alright," Xu Ran sheathed his sword and walked with Davis.

In the hall, true to word, "Zhu Zhuyun" had cooked a table full of dishes, which were very lavish, and there were even several jugs of fine wine.

But Xu Ran became suspicious; he had forgotten to ask Zhu Yun where exactly she had placed the poison?

Xu Ran's gaze turned to "Zhu Zhuyun," and she, understanding Xu Ran's intent, glanced subtly at Davis's bowl and chopsticks.

"Brother Xu, why aren't you eating?" Davis asked, taking up the dishes and enjoying them heartily, showing considerable face to "Zhu Zhuyun."

Seeing this, Xu Ran had no choice but to eat from the dishes Davis hadn't touched, but indeed, Zhu Yun's cooking skills were quite good.

"Brother Xu, isn't your sister-in-law's cooking skill good?" Davis asked with a smile, brimming with pride. His Zhu Yun was so capable and virtuous, willing to cook for him despite her noble status.