In the afternoon, Xu Ran returned to Tiandou City with Qian Renxue and Huo Wu.
During their journey, Huo Wu felt somewhat unconvinced when she first saw Qian Renxue, but she quieted down immediately after witnessing Qian Renxue's strength. Xu Ran's companions were like hidden dragons and crouching tigers, brimming with talents, even Shui Bing'er and her peers were so strong.
So how could the person who dared to cause trouble for Xu Ran at night with a sword possibly be weak?
Upon arriving at Tiandou City, Qian Renxue bid farewell to Xu Ran and headed straight back to the imperial palace.
Xu Ran watched Qian Renxue's graceful retreating figure and chuckled. Ever since he had spanked Qian Renxue, she had become much more obedient, staying by Xu Ran's side quietly, no longer shouting about fighting and killing. Who knew what was going through her mind?
"She couldn't really be a masochist, could she? That would be fun."
"What are you laughing at? What is a masochist?" Huo Wu curiously looked at Xu Ran, her fiery red eyes filled with curiosity.
"A masochist? Well, it means…" Xu Ran straightforwardly explained the meaning of the word to Huo Wu. After listening, Huo Wu's eyes widened, her pretty face blushing pink with disbelief.
"How is that possible? How could there be such a person? Are you lying to me?" Huo Wu looked at Xu Ran, covering her own bottom as if she sensed some ulterior motives from Xu Ran.
She couldn't be thinking that Xu Ran would want to treat her the same way, could she?
Huo Wu's heart beat wildly with anticipation, for some reason feeling a bit expectant.
"I'm not lying to you; in fact, I suspect that you might have that kind of disposition," Xu Ran teased as he led Huo Wu towards Shrek Academy.
"Hmph, I'm certainly not, by the way, didn't you say that your Xu Sect is full of talents? Each one stronger than me, where are they?" Huo Wu couldn't help but ask. Her competitive nature was incited by Xu Ran.
She was known as a peerless talent at Fiery Flame College, but since she arrived at Xu Sect, she had become the bottom rung. How could that be acceptable?
"You'll find out soon enough. Once here at Xu Sect, you'll still be in charge of the behind-the-scenes life support for the disciples, like washing clothes and cooking. I'll provide you with quality ingredients, just don't mess it up. If you end up making 'Darkness cuisine' and get complaints from the disciples, I will strip you of your soul power and expel you from the sect," Xu Ran warned Huo Wu about the seriousness of the situation.
"Hey, is it really that serious? I'm a girl, after all; can't you be a little gentler?" Huo Wu couldn't stand it, Xu Ran was gentle with everyone else, he just liked to tease her. Shameless, was it really necessary to be so petty just because she accidentally saw that thing of his? A man shouldn't need to be that stingy, should he?
"You're not an ordinary girl, you're a pervert," Xu Ran shook his head, then slowly said,
"You, I'm not."
"You are."
Huo Wu and Xu Ran continued their playful exchange when Xu Ran then saw Tang San and Brock returning from completing their tasks.
At that moment, Tang San and Brock were gleaming with oil, their faces filled with excitement.
They never expected things to go so smoothly; as soon as Titan saw Tang San's hammer, he immediately acknowledged Tang San as Young Master.
The Strength Clan among the four major families was most loyal to Hao Tian Douluo. With Tang San's appearance and recognizing him as a twin martial soul genius, Titan naturally pledged his allegiance as well.
"Xu Ran?" When Tang San and Brock saw Xu Ran, their expressions instantly changed, darkening with a mix of suppression, anger, resentment… Various emotions roiled within them.
And seeing the beautiful girl by Xu Ran's side made their mood even gloomier.
Damn, why does Xu Ran have an endless supply of women around him, living so comfortably?
"Yo, if it isn't Grandmaster and Xiaosan. Where have you been? You look so happy," Xu Ran asked knowingly, looking at Tang San.
"What I do is none of your damn business! And you, with your shameless philandering, aren't you afraid Xiaowu will see? Sooner or later Xiaowu will see you for who you truly are." Tang San's voice was ice-cold, yet in his heart he felt a mounting unease. He was worried that Xu Ran would find out about his plan and disrupt his perfect scheme.
If Xu Ran knew that he was secretly subduing the four great families, he would definitely come out to interfere.
"Who I get involved with is none of your concern. The one you like is just one of my many conquests," Xu Ran said with a smile, speaking softly.
"Xu Ran, you…" Tang San clenched his fists, his good mood completely evaporated. The thought of Xiaowu suffering made his heart ache.
But, thankfully, he was now a peerless genius, with even greater talent than Xu Ran. Once he fully rose to power, he was determined to thoroughly slap Xu Ran's face. He would even get involved with Xu Ran's women and then call over the teacher, letting Xu Ran understand what cruelty truly meant.
"Xu Ran, you're back?"
A stunningly beautiful woman stood there, clad in tight black clothing. Her full, voluptuous breasts, slender waist, and long, beautiful legs emanated a thirst-quenching allure.
The clean and neat apparel made Liu Erlong appear exceptionally energetic. Despite not showing a sliver of skin, the way the clothes clung tightly to her body, outlining her perfect feminine curves, added an even more unique, hazy charm.
Clearly, Liu Erlong had found her own style of dress. While showing not a bit, her allure was now far stronger than before. Just standing there, she was so tempting.
"Erlong?" Brock turned his head, looking towards Liu Erlong, his eyes glittering with infatuation. The current Liu Erlong was even more stunningly beautiful and intelligent than before. Just her presence alone was so enchanting that one couldn't help but want to draw near.
The Liu Erlong of the past was not like this. If Erlong had been this enticing before, every move, every smile radiating such soul-stealing charm, how could he have been so foolish as to let her go?
At least he should have had his way with her first!
At this moment, his heart was filled with intense regret. He lifted his head to look at Liu Erlong, trying to call back the love she had for him in her heart.
But, after Liu Erlong glanced around and saw that there wasn't anyone else nearby, she stomped over in her high heels towards Xu Ran, promptly throwing herself into his arms.
"Husband, I've missed you so much." Liu Erlong licked her enticing red lips, having missed Xu Ran so desperately after just a few days. Now, she felt she couldn't live without him.
If she didn't see Xu Ran for a few days, both her heart and body felt so hollow and incomplete.
Seeing Liu Erlong, Huo Wu was dumbfounded and couldn't help comparing herself, feeling like a mere girl. She, who was once so confident in her looks, was shocked to encounter Liu Erlong, who clearly exuded so much more charm and had a far superior figure.
"But isn't that Principal Erlong?" Huo Wu muttered to herself. As the granddaughter of the Fiery Flame College's President, she had met Liu Erlong before.
Shameless Xu Ran, not even sparing the college principal; or could it be that you just prefer older women?
Huo Wu's gaze flickered towards Liu Erlong. Liu Erlong, now cradled in Xu Ran's embrace, revealed only a perfect, ample backside. Those smoothly contoured lines, the nearly half-circular buttocks, were so seductive that even another girl looking at them would blush.
"I've missed you too." Xu Ran planted a kiss on Liu Erlong's snow-white cheek, while Brock's face turned incredibly dark.
"Erlong, Xu Ran has been lying to you all along. He deceived you into giving me the Ninth Grade Purple Ganoderma, and then he eliminated my Martial Soul behind my back. Xu Ran is a beast; you shouldn't believe him." Brock's chest heaved tumultuously, nearly passing out from watching Liu Erlong and Xu Ran's public display of affection.
Such a beautiful Liu Erlong, who used to be his, with such an incredible figure—if only he could hold her in his arms, he could imagine the blissful life that would follow.
"Husband, is that true?" Liu Erlong asked Xu Ran coyly, her voice charming and seductive, her allure penetrating to the bone. That tender and voluptuous voice seemed to melt one's body.
"Yes." Xu Ran nodded.
"You're so naughty, and I like it. I love how bad you are. Promise me you'll continue to be bad," Liu Erlong said, exhaling like an orchid, her already sultry body writhing, her eyes filled with allure and irresistibly captivating.