"Xu Ran, about our matter, please don't tell anyone else for now. Otherwise, it'll be very awkward for me if Xiao Zi finds out," the Life Goddess pondered a while before speaking. She decided to find time to come clean to Xiao Zi, but not now.
Xu Ran's strength was still very weak, and if they were to come clean now, Xiao Zi would definitely take her anger out on Xu Ran.
She would wait until Xu Ran's strength had grown before she disclosed everything to him.
The affection she had for Xiao Zi in the past was not love, but friendship. Friendship and love are different. Before, she did not understand and confused friendship with love, thinking she was fond of Xiao Zi.
However, after meeting Xu Ran, she gradually came to understand the true essence of love.
The feeling of a heart fluttering was something Xiao Zi couldn't give her. Once in love, the heart would beat wildly, the body would heat up, and you'd feel as if you were floating on air.
That feeling was very wonderful.
Only Xu Ran could give her such a sensation, so she was certain she had fallen for Xu Ran.
"So, Green Sister, what do you plan to do about this later on?"
"I'm thinking of waiting until you become stronger first. It would be very dangerous to reveal this now. As for the child, let's discuss it in a few days; I'm not ready yet," the Life Goddess said, lowering her head, becoming somewhat flustered.
She caressed her flat belly, suddenly feeling some anticipation. If she really became pregnant, what would that be like?
With her qualifications as the Life Goddess and Xu Ran's genetic heritage, their child would certainly be smart and adorable.
And having Xu Ran's baby meant she would be his wife in the future. A wife was even closer than a girlfriend.
"Alright then. Whatever decision you make, I'll support you. My darling," Xu Ran said tenderly, holding the Life Goddess's hand in his palm.
"You're so cheesy," the Life Goddess said, breaking out in goosebumps from Xu Ran's words.
She thought Xu Ran was too cheesy, but she quite liked the feeling nevertheless.
Xu Ran had a way of making sweet nothings sound so comforting.
"It's all true feelings from my heart," Xu Ran replied.
"Hmph, who knows?" the Life Goddess retorted, a bit haughty.
"Xu Ran, you should go now. You've been here for a while, and if you stay any longer, Xiao Zi will get suspicious. My bamboo house can block anyone's probing, even Xiao Zi's. If you want to talk to me like that, you'll need to come inside the house. Outside, we need to keep our distance."
"Got it. Remember me on the days I'm not here," Xu Ran said.
"And I might not be in Martial Soul Hall these days," Xu Ran added. He wanted to take Bi Bidong to Slaughter City to help her obtain the Killing God's mark again. Then he would check out that so-called King of Slaughter, Tang Chen.
Tang Chen was Tang San's grandfather and naturally needed to be dealt with swiftly.
Anyone related to Tang San was not going to be spared; they would all be put to eternal rest.
"Where are you going?" the Life Goddess suddenly became displeased, giving Xu Ran an unhappy look. She didn't want to be apart from Xu Ran.
"To Slaughter City. I want to help Dong'er inherit the Asura God's legacy. If she can succeed the Asura God, I'll have an extra ally in the Divine Realm," he explained.
"Oh." The Life Goddess nodded, her expression relaxing quite a bit. She knew that Bi Bidong was talented, and inheriting the Asura God wasn't a bad idea.
"My darling wife, if there's a suitable godhood under your command, remember to save it for Xiao Wu Zhu Qing and the others, particularly Rongrong. She is the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit, so if Rongrong could inherit the Nine-Color Goddess's godhood, that would be ideal," Xu Ran said, wrapping his arms around the Life Goddess.
Aside from Zhu Qing, who has a dark attribute Martial Soul, most of the other Life Goddesses could be of help.
"Hmph, why should I help your woman become a god? What's in it for me? Am I merely cultivating a rival for myself?" The Life Goddess was somewhat unwilling, and the thought of Xu Ran's other women made her a bit jealous.
Especially since Xu Ran also wanted all of them to become gods, which was simply too greedy.
Xu Ran had over a dozen confidantes in Soul Land, and if they all became gods, that would be too much.
Did Xu Ran want to live a life of extreme indulgence in the Divine Realm?
Having so many goddess wives to himself, Xu Ran would definitely be the target of envy.
"Are you jealous?"
"No."
"In my heart, Green Sister, you're the best. With your unrivaled beauty, what do you have to be upset about? Once you help them all become gods, they'll all be grateful to you and acknowledge you as their elder sister. Isn't that good?" Xu Ran said with a grin. The Life Goddess had no enemies in the Divine Realm and held great prestige there. As long as she stepped in, most godhoods could be easily secured.
Zhu Qing and the others had all obtained godhoods in the original story, and with the help of the Life Goddess, it would be even more foolproof. Of course, Xu Ran's main goal was to help Tang Yuehua and the others to obtain godhoods, since their power would need some backdoor dealings to qualify.
"Alright. You've convinced me with that reasoning."
The Life Goddess also felt that what Xu Ran had said made sense. Since Xu Ran already had so many women, and given his strength, he could bring them to the Divine Realm in the future. It would be better for her to do him a favor.
"However, I must make it clear, I don't have so many good godhoods to give away. And some godhoods are not suitable for them. Xiao Zi can provide some godhoods as well." The Life Goddess became a bit coy, feeling a mix of emotions when she mentioned the Destruction God again—always feeling a bit restless.
"Of course. I helped the Destruction God to conceive a child with you; naturally, he should be grateful to me." Xu Ran laughed heartily. He gave the Life Goddess's slender waist a strong squeeze before laughing and leaving.
He looked forward to seeing the bewildered look on the Destruction God's face in the future.
...
By the side of the Destruction God, Tang San's face was gloomy, and a terrifying aura of slaughter flickered around him. He now knew that the Rakshasa God was dead and that he had entirely inherited her legacy. He was only one step away from becoming a god.
"Xiaosan, you've made remarkable progress recently," said the Destruction God approvingly. He was very satisfied with having such a capable subordinate, which would increase his influence in the Divine Realm.
"Mm." Tang San nodded, a glint of cold light flashing briefly in his eyes.
Although he couldn't kill Xu Ran, the Destruction God could.
He couldn't understand why the Destruction God would still spare Xu Ran's life, but he felt that Xu Ran's end wasn't far. Especially since he had just seen Xu Ran heading to the Life Goddess's residence.
Ha ha...
He had purposely lured the Destruction God here; once the Destruction God saw Xu Ran emerging from the Life Goddess's residence, he would be furious.
That old lecher Xu Ran, visiting the Life Goddess, must have been up to no good. The Life Goddess was naive in the ways of the Divine Realm and might very well fall for Xu Ran's schemes.
Tang San, being so wise and ever vigilant, had still been tricked by Xu Ran several times. The naive Life Goddess, with more brawn than brains, would be an easier target.
Now all he needed to do was keep an eye on Xu Ran and the Life Goddess, then inform the Destruction God, and Xu Ran would be done for.
He had thought he was powerless against Xu Ran, but it turned out Xu Ran was an old lecher with designs on the Life Goddess, and for that, he couldn't be blamed.