Chapter 619: Bi Bidong's Thoughts, Xu Ran is a Big Bad Guy_1

The opulent golden dress clung perfectly to her figure, its resplendent fabric sparkling with the light of over a hundred gemstones. The amethyst gold crown atop her head shone with dazzling brilliance, and in that moment, all eyes were drawn to Bi Bidong.

Xu Ran was mesmerized, utterly moved by Bi Bidong's aura.

Countless admiring and worshipful gazes focused on her, and it was then that Xu Ran began to understand what Bi Bidong, the Pope, truly represented. Although he had long known of her identity and that Bi Bidong's beauty was unsurpassed and her demeanor both noble and divine,

seeing her in person like this was still somewhat shocking.

All people, whether good or evil, or even those with lustful intent, looked on with an expression of faith. Faith—this indescribable and elusive concept for which some would willingly face death.

"Bi Bidong is so beautiful, truly marvelous," Xu Ran exclaimed in awe. His gaze swept over her form, filled with a wicked gleam. Others dare not disrespect Bi Bidong, but he cared nothing for such things.

His blatant stare was as if he wished to devour Bi Bidong on the spot.

Clad in the Pope Ritual Dress, Bi Bidong's unique beauty was indeed rare, stirring Xu Ran's heart mightily.

The more unattainable she seemed, the more she captivated Xu Ran.

Spending a night with the Pope in such a manner would surely be a different experience.

He and Bi Bidong had shared moments of intimacy before, embracing each other closely. Although they hadn't gone all the way, their relationship had crossed the bounds of normal male-female interactions. But the Bi Bidong from back then, far away in Tiandou City, had an aura quite different from the one she had now.

The Bi Bidong of the present, a Pope of her generation, held a status above tens of thousands, heralded and worshipped by all. This Bi Bidong was both stunning and alluring, every gesture tugging at Xu Ran's heartstrings.

Xu Ran's eyes followed Bi Bidong, scrutinizing every aspect of her. He could almost smell the faint elegant fragrance of her cascading hair, splendid as gold, her noble body-hugging dress, her white stockings sometimes lifted with her movements, and those dainty high heels... All of it assembled a distinctive beauty as their distance closed.

Sometimes, indeed, distance does create beauty.

When seen too clearly, there's no room left for imagination.

The beauty that can be imagined is limitless; it can be so breathtaking and unforgettable.

"Hmm?" Bi Bidong frowned slightly, feeling oddly as if she had been stripped bare by someone's gaze.

She was the Pope, who would dare to disrespect her?

Soon, she caught sight of where Xu Ran was. His eyes, oh, they were bad—utterly lecherous.

"Indeed, still so shameless, Xu Ran..."

Bi Bidong's lips pursed as she inadvertently spat lightly. Xu Ran, that scoundrel, remained as lascivious as ever, daring to look at a woman like that, at her!

This was the height of shamelessness!

Expecting Xu Ran to change his lecherous ways turned out to be nothing more than a pipe dream.

However, seeing Xu Ran again made her inexplicably happy. Unknowingly, he had taken up a deep place in her heart—though not that kind of place. She knew that in time, Xu Ran would become one of the most important people in her life.

Because Xu Ran was Xue'er's boyfriend.

"So many people here, and yet you're the only rascal who dares to look at me like that," said Bi Bidong as her gaze swept over the crowd. Everyone around dropped their heads in shame, unable to meet her eyes.

Xu Ran, on the other hand, was different. He not only continued to look at her wickedly but even pursed his lips, mouthing words to her. Although she couldn't make out what Xu Ran was saying, his facial expression suggested that he definitely had some naughty thoughts.

That damned Xu Ran!

Eating from her bowl but still eyeing the pot. Bi Bidong wouldn't let Xu Ran get his way.

Xu Ran also said he would help her improve her relationship with Xue'er, and then make them as close as sisters. Bah, he's probably here to wreck her relationship with Xue'er.

Right now, her relationship with Xue'er wasn't bad to that extent. If Xu Ran forcefully intervened and caused trouble, Xue'er would only end up hating her.

"Hehe, Your Holiness is so pretty, and such a nice figure too. You lustful jerk are heartstruck, aren't you?"

"But the Pope won't let you get away with this nonsense, you better drop those naughty thoughts early," Ning Rongrong, noticing the way Xu Ran looked at Bi Bidong, pouted and snugly said next to him.

Xu Ran, the big lecher, is so bad, being so happy at the sight of a beauty that he forgets all else.

She, Ning Rongrong, is also a great beauty. Xu Ran might as well try her taste.

The other girls also snapped back from their astonishment and together glared at Xu Ran.

Xu Ran, that jerk, is always looking at beauties every day. Although nobody but Xu Ran noticed Xiaowu's eye carried a hint of dissatisfaction, staring at Bi Bidong with a touch of hatred.

"Don't talk nonsense; this is just a high-quality human male's normal admiration for a high-quality human female."

"The Pope is the faith of so many people, holy and unmatched. Even if I'm lecherous, I wouldn't target her. Am I that kind of person?? I, Xu Ran, still have principles," Xu Ran laughed and hugged Ning Rongrong, his hand firmly pinching her perky behind. This girl was too mischievous, always teasing her husband.

She's just asking for trouble, better be careful or you might not be able to get out of bed next time.

"Xu Ran, I was wrong; I won't spout nonsense anymore," Ning Rongrong's pretty face blushed, looking drunk, her gem-like eyes blinking. Although she verbally surrendered, she had other thoughts in her mind.

"Pfft. Xu Ran, such a pervert. Why don't you bring the Pope down sometime? Then the world would be at peace," Dugu Yan teased with a sly glance, smiling radiantly.

She didn't believe Xu Ran had that ability.

The Pope surely isn't like other women who can be coaxed away with just a few words. For someone like the Pope, what's probably more important is Xu Ran's solid power. Does Xu Ran have what it takes?

Thinking about it, Dugu Yan's face also turned red. It seems that Xu Ran is quite capable indeed. At least to her knowledge, in the Soul Land Continent, there probably isn't anyone more capable than Xu Ran.

"Forget it, I'm not talking to you anymore. You all genuinely misunderstand me as a pervert; I'm so hurt. I was thinking of taking you all on a trip after the contest, but it seems I should forget it," Xu Ran sighed.

"Wait, what did you say, Xu Ran?"

"We're going out to play together? That sounds great; it's so boring staying in the academy all the time."

"Xu Ran, I was wrong; we will never doubt you again. You're a good person, not a bad guy like that."

...

The girls were excited at the thought of Xu Ran taking them out to play and begged him for forgiveness.

"Fine, I forgive you."

"Yay! Oh, where are you planning to take us, Xu Ran?" Ning Rongrong asked, tilting her head in curiosity.

"Let's go to the beach," Xu Ran smiled. The beach it is, feeling the warm breeze coming from the seashore, wearing cool clothes, swimming, playing beach volleyball…

Especially since Xu Ran liked watching the ball. Whether in his past life or now, Xu Ran has always been a fan of the ball.