Chapter 355: Xu Ran, Excellent in Both Character and Learning_1

Originally, Ning Rongrong was sitting in the middle, but when Xu Ran arrived, she immediately gave up her seat and went to sit beside Xiaowu.

Xu Ran, on the other hand, was surrounded by Xiaowu and Zhu Qing, the three women's different faint fragrances were refreshing and extremely pleasant to him.

Liu Erlong staggered toward the podium, and because her legs were trembling, she almost fell to the ground when stepping over the podium's stairs.

Now her legs were not only weak but also somewhat numb. As for why, that was a question for Xu Ran. Although it had only been a little over twenty minutes, Xu Ran had played out many tricks.

"Xu Ran is too strong."

"Indeed. Didn't I tell you before? Xu Ran nearly killed Tai Long with a casual strike."

"And the most famous genius on the Continent lately, the Marquis from the Xingluo Empire, also named Xu Ran, you get the drift."

"I suspect that the Xu Ran in our class is that legendary genius from the Xingluo Empire. Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence that two incredibly awesome people named Xu Ran appear at the same time?" Although Shrek Academy was a civilian academy, the students from the upper class had notable backgrounds, and they quickly uncovered Xu Ran's identity.

By now, Xu Ran had also become somewhat of a celebrity, but Xu Ran seldom made public appearances. Most people only knew the name Xu Ran, not his true "Cultivation Level." But precisely because of this, rumors about Xu Ran's strength were numerous and varied outside.

"So that's the true identity of Xu Ran."

"No wonder he was favored by them."

Instantly, everyone looked at Xu Ran with reverence.

Thinking that such a peerless genius, famous throughout the entire Continent, was in their class, any hostile feelings towards Xu Ran had dissipated, replaced by profound respect and admiration.

Having a peerless genius in the same class was also a great conversation starter!

"Let's welcome the new student, Xu Ran. Xu Ran is very strong, incredibly powerful. I hope all students will learn from him and strive hard in their Cultivation."

"Xu Ran's achievements today are also thanks to his relentless efforts." Liu Erlong, hearing the surrounding discussions, showed a hint of shame on her face. Before, she regarded Xu Ran as a supreme powerhouse without investigating his identity. Now that their relationship had been confirmed, learning about his identity still depended on the students in the class.

"Senior Xu Ran, are you the Marquis of Destiny? Can you tell us about your Cultivation?"

A female student asked, looking pretty in a loose-fitting dress, though she still tried to showcase her figure by standing tall. She cursed inwardly, wondering why she had dressed so simply.

Seeing Xu Ran becoming the center of attention at the academy, Xiaowu and the others couldn't help but hold their heads high with pride in their hearts.

Xu Ran was indeed Xu Ran, a unique existence. Wherever he went, he would stand out like a crane amongst chickens.

Zhu Zhuqing's gaze was tender as she wore tight black leather, which accentuated her excellent figure. Her beautiful eyes were filled with affection. Xu Ran had come all the way from the Zhu Clan, and no matter what happened, he could easily resolve it. Wherever he went, he became an object of everyone's admiration. This was her fiancé.

"The so-called Cultivation is about cultivating oneself. The premise of Cultivation is to have a sincere heart and to be filled with Righteous Qi. Only then can one walk the true path. If one's mindset is not right, even if one becomes a supreme powerhouse, what then? That will only bring disaster to this Continent."

"To worry for the worries of the world, and rejoice in the world's joys."

"To encounter a billion people, yet grow old with the one; to choose a city, and there make my home."

Xu Ran spoke earnestly, uttering seemingly empty grandiose statements. Yet, they commanded the respect of everyone in the class. Initially, they had respected him merely because they trailed behind him in "Cultivation Level" and strength. Now, they realized that a genius was not just someone with immense cultivation talent, but also far surpassed them in character.

To worry about the worries of the world, and rejoice in its joy.

What grand aspirations, and what a towering figure must one be to conceive such a profound saying!

"Xu Ran is too incredible, is this the difference between people? I am inadequate in comparison."

"The gap in cultivation can't be bridged, but the disparity in mindset is even more like divine retribution."

All the classmates spoke, full of genuine admiration from the bottom of their hearts.

"The phrase Lord Xu Ran said about not scorning the eel for being small was brilliant! How did we not understand such a principle before?"

"From now on, we should also learn from Lord Xu Ran and be someone who is delighted to give to others." Some female students said, casting flirtatious glances at Xu Ran, their minds perhaps wandering. But their admiration for Xu Ran was certainly real.

With Xu Ran's current strength and status, as long as it was revealed, it was absolutely certain that he would be liked and adored by girls. If this had been right after he crossed over, he might have been... well, after all, even the slightly more ordinary girls on the Soul Land were incomparable to those from his previous life on Earth.

At the very least, they didn't have acne, or freckles, they cultivated regularly, had no body odor, and all had their own fragrance.

In his previous life, Xu Ran still remembered that feeling when, in the midst of a kiss, the breath was exchanged, and suddenly a wave of bad breath assailed him, almost sending him to heaven.

"Damn, all he does is spout nonsense. If being a good person truly increased the speed of cultivation and talent, I suspect you would have already lost all your 'Cultivation Level' and your Martial Soul would be utterly useless by now." Tang San sat in a corner of the advanced class, watching Xu Ran casually boast and enjoy the admiring gazes of so many people, and felt a pang of sourness in his heart.

Damn, we're all human, but why is the gap so big?

If it weren't for Xu Ran, with his own talent, Twin Martial Souls, and memories of a previous life, he might also be receiving admiring gazes like Xu Ran, right?

It was all because Xu Ran stole his thunder!

Unknowingly, Tang San's resentment towards Xu Ran deepened. He even felt Xu Ran's existence was specifically to target him. No matter when, Xu Ran was always taking what was his. The woman that should have been his, the honors that should have been his, everything had now become Xu Ran's.

Without Xu Ran, he would have been the unparalleled genius, the brightest star of the advanced class at Shrek Academy.

Without Xu Ran, his teacher would have won a beauty long ago, and he would have had a backing like Aunt Liu. It was all Xu Ran, that dog thief's fault!

Thinking this way, Tang San instantly had a clear train of thought.

Before Xu Ran appeared, he was the brightest star at Nuoding Academy too, admired by his peers. Then, with his talent, he could have made his mark anywhere he went.

But, as soon as Xu Ran arrived, he was unlucky in everything he did, nothing went right. The worst part was his damned father watching him get beaten up without stepping in to protect him. That was what infuriated him the most.