Chapter 604 Tender Moments, Promises_1

"Put me down already, you just know how to bully." Zhu Zhuyun cocked her head to look at Xu Ran, a touch of pink on her cheeks, feeling somewhat shy, yet there was a hint of warmth in her heart.

"I'm not bullying you, it's just that you have such a good figure. Even if I didn't want to touch, I ended up touching; I couldn't even avoid it," Xu Ran said with a laugh. Although he had his arm around Zhu Zhuyun's slender waist, he could still feel quite a lot.

"Besides, you are my woman; there is nothing wrong with a hug, it won't affect your normal competition."

"Oh." Zhu Zhuyun gave Xu Ran a white look, acquiescing to his behavior. Anyway, being held high in the air by Xu Ran, she couldn't break free. However, she didn't even think about rejecting Xu Ran; she was just a bit worried about his health.

Xu Ran had been seriously injured before, and his wounds had only just healed. Even though Xu Ran was strong, anyone who had just recovered from a serious illness needed to rest and recuperate carefully. It would be bad if he accidently developed a chronic issue.

For a while, Xu Ran carried Zhu Zhuyun around, looking down upon Spirit City, admiring the beautiful scenery.

Zhu Zhuyun lay quietly in Xu Ran's arms, silent, pursing her red lips, and tightly enjoyed the hard-won time together with Xu Ran. Every minute and every second was precious to her.

Ever since she got together with Xu Ran, they had always been sneaking around, and there wasn't much time together. Only when Xu Ran returned to Xingluo City would they have some intimate moments.

After a long time, Xu Ran took Zhu Zhuyun to a secluded place outside Spirit City and slowly descended.

Here was a lush green meadow, with a long stream piercing through the greenery. Next to the stream, the birds and flowers were fragrant, the refreshing scent invigorating one's spirit, a mix of floral and feminine scents.

Standing among the grass, Zhu Zhuyun wore a black gauze dress with a pair of black silk stockings wrapped around her feet, standing pretty and impressive, stunningly beautiful. Breathing in the natural fragrance carried by the air, Zhu Zhuyun took a deep breath and felt immensely happy.

Compared to the restricted life at home, she preferred this carefree, peaceful contentment. However, in this world, perhaps only Xu Ran could ignore all rules and constraints, carefree to do what he liked.

"So beautiful." Zhu Zhuyun took off her boots, the silk-stockinged feet stepping on the grass, rustling softly. Underfoot, the tender blades of grass felt like a gentle massage.

"The outside world is so wonderful." Zhu Zhuyun, like a bird released from its cage, ran joyfully, her long dress fluttering, and her long hair trailing in the wind behind her shoulders. At this moment, Zhu Zhuyun was like a fairy.

As Davis's fiancée, ever since her Martial Soul awoke, her destiny had been laid out. She thought she would live her life according to this plan without any surprises or fluctuations.

Until she met Xu Ran, who was like a ray of light shining into her heart. Only then did she realize life could be so exciting and so thrilling.

"Zhu Yun, you are really beautiful," Xu Ran sincerely expressed. True beauty that comes from genuine emotions is the most attractive.

"If you like it, that's all that matters," Zhu Zhuyun stopped and held the hem of her dress, her hair slightly disheveled by the wind, her gorgeous face blushing with delight.

Being complimented by the one she loved was the greatest happiness for a girl.

In the past, she didn't care about her looks. But since being with Xu Ran, she has become increasingly self-conscious. She was afraid of becoming less attractive, of not being as good as others.

She didn't want to be worse than anyone else.

"Of course, I like you — incredibly much,"

Xu Ran said with a smile, holding Zhu Zhuyun in his arms. In the past, before his strength had grown, there were many considerations when being with Zhu Zhuyun. He was very worried about what to do if the Dai Royal Family found out about their relationship.

Without having grown in strength, no matter how talented, one could only be at the mercy of others.

But now, his strength was such that he could disregard the royal household. All worries could vanish. Even in front of Davis, he could hold hands with Zhu Zhuyun with no issue.

In fact, what he wanted was a life unbound by any rules or rituals. Just like nobody could control him when he was with Zhu Zhuyun, no one could meddle when he was with Gu Yuena, or even the Life Goddess in the future, or those people from other worlds. This was the life he aspired to live.

And for that, his strength needed to reach the summit of this world.

"Xu Ran, after you left, I've kept my distance from Davis," Zhu Zhuyun said softly, feeling the warmth from Xu Ran's chest. Although nothing had ever happened between her and Davis, she was technically still his fiancée, and she didn't want Xu Ran to have any qualms about it.

Xu Ran had become her everything; she didn't want to lose him.

"I know."

"From now on, you'll be my woman, openly and rightfully so. My power wasn't great before, and I could only wrong you to keep staying there. But I'm no longer who I was. I can now disregard the Dai family. The next time I return to Xingluo City, I will reveal our relationship to your father. I want you to become my woman, proudly and legitimately,"

Xu Ran gazed into Zhu Zhuyun's eyes and promised earnestly,

He could disregard everything on the Soul Land Continent now; the only threat to him were those related to the gods. And clearly, the Dai family was not among them.

He could now overthrow the Dai family at will.

Hearing Xu Ran's words, Zhu Zhuyun's eyes welled up with tears, deeply moved.

With Xu Ran's promise, her heart surged with excitement. She no longer wanted to be Davis's fiancée, even if it was a meaningless title with no real connection. She didn't want any association with the Dai family; she only wanted to be Xu Ran's woman, to be with him.

What she desired was to be Xu Ran's wife.

"Xu Ran, isn't this too hasty? Maybe I should talk to my father. The Dai family has deep roots over the years," Zhu Zhuyun said with some concern. She was still not clear on Xu Ran's actual strength, aware only that he was very powerful and had made a formidable name for himself across the entire continent; even the Martial Soul Hall dared not underestimate him.

"There's no need to trouble yourself. Just put your mind at ease. You needn't worry about anything. When I return to Xingluo City next time, everything will be settled," Xu Ran said as he sat down on the grass, pulling Zhu Zhuyun down with him.

"Mhm," Zhu Zhuyun nodded lightly, seeing Xu Ran so confident, she said no more. Sitting on the ground, her beautifully shaped legs stretched out, she let Xu Ran comfortably lie on them.

Xu Ran lay leisurely on Zhu Zhuyun's legs, enjoying the softness of her body, the fragrance of a woman mingled with the fresh scent of grass, a delightful aroma.