Chapter 758: Purple Pearl Kneels, Eyes Steadfast_1

Late at night, a breeze blew in gusts.

The sea rose and fell continuously, the sound of the waves constantly crashing against the shore.

Pearl Island at night seemed so tranquil. It had that feeling of a more silent forest when cicadas chirp, a more secluded mountain when birds sing.

At this moment, Purple Pearl, wearing a purple dress, strolled elegantly. Barefooted, she walked alone on the beach, leaving behind a trail of delicate footprints.

Purple Pearl's heart was in turmoil.

Having arranged the affairs for those who had passed away, she felt an intense emptiness and helplessness within her. Only in the quiet of this night was she able to settle her heart and feel it all.

Because her strength was too weak, she couldn't protect Pearl Island.

If Tang San came today, what would she do if other strong individuals attacked the people of Pearl Island in the future?

Would there be others like Xu Ran to save them in the future? That possibility seemed too slight. Xu Ran was merely passing by. Perhaps by tomorrow, upon waking up, Xu Ran would have left.

Many thoughts cluttered Purple Pearl's mind, not only because of the heavy losses Pearl Island suffered, but also because of Xu Ran.

Xu Ran had played the hero to save the damsel, just as in fairy tales, arriving through the air to save her life. When Xu Ran held her, it was very warm, a feeling she had never experienced before.

There was a time when she thought she could only like girls.

Her orientation was different from other women's, but after meeting Xu Ran, everything changed.

But could she be with Xu Ran?

The difference between her and Xu Ran was too vast. Xu Ran was a lofty existence, feared even by divine beings. And what was she, Purple Pearl? Currently with only the "Cultivation Level" of a Soul Emperor. In terms of "Cultivation Level," she was just a Soul Emperor.

Someone as strong as Xu Ran wouldn't lack women. Even if Xu Ran didn't take the initiative, there would be many admirable women drawn to him. It was a consequence of Xu Ran's outstanding traits.

Just like moths to a flame.

Xu Ran stood there, a dazzling presence that attracted everyone's gaze.

Purple Pearl stood there, the sea breeze blowing, walking barefoot on the ground. Her snow-white delicate feet looked so tempting, the wind tousling her long hair and the hem of her dress, making her appear charming and alluring.

Purple Pearl's thoughts were in chaos, but just then, a delightful sound of a flute reached her ears.

In an instant, her disheartened heart seemed to lift with the lively and cheerful flute music.

"This music of the flute... such a beautiful sound."

"Is that Xu Ran?"

Purple Pearl turned around and saw Xu Ran, earnestly playing a long flute.

Looking at Xu Ran, Purple Pearl was entranced.

A man in earnest is the most handsome, and at this moment, in Purple Pearl's eyes, Xu Ran was also perfect.

Xu Ran's manner appeared suave and debonair, Purple Pearl's heart pounding with the music, her mood quickly improving.

Purple Pearl could hardly imagine that with Xu Ran's already heaven-defying strength, he also possessed such high musical attainment. Yes, she had only known Xu Ran for a few days, and there were indeed many things about him she did not know.

Slowly, the sound of the flute ceased.

Xu Ran walked up to Purple Pearl's side.

"Why aren't you asleep at this hour?"

"Aren't you also awake?" Purple Pearl pursed her red lips and spoke softly. She was happy to be so close to Xu Ran. She didn't dare admit that she was thinking about him because she couldn't sleep.

"It's my first time by the sea, so I want to take in as much as I can. My 'Cultivation Level' is quite high, so not sleeping doesn't really affect my body. But it's not the same for you. You're the leader of the Purple Pearl Pirate Group, and you can't afford to collapse," Xu Ran said.

"Xu Ran, do you think I'm very incompetent?" Purple Pearl felt warmth in her heart as Xu Ran showed his concern for her. Immediately after, she felt an aching unease as she recalled everything that had happened today.

Even though Xu Ran arrived in time to save many.

There were still many who had perished. Those people were just ordinary folks, never having done any evil deeds, they did not deserve to die.

If only she had been stronger, could she have prevented these tragedies?

But in the end, she was only a Soul Emperor. If she relied on her own cultivation, it was unlikely that she would ever break through to become a Titled Douluo in her lifetime.

Her talent was simply not as strong as others. On Pearl Island, she could only fumble through her cultivation on her own, taking many detours.

"You've already worked very hard. Even if you were stronger, you couldn't possibly be Tang San's match. Tang San is considered one of the strongest people of this era. Even I find Tang San to be somewhat troublesome," Xu Ran consoled her.

"So don't be sad. None of this is your fault. If anyone's to blame, it's me. If I had arrived earlier, none of this would have happened," Xu Ran said as he patted Purple Pearl's back.

In truth, all of this indeed had something to do with him.

It was his arrival that changed Tang San's character and entire trajectory, turning him into what he had become.

However, the original Tang San wasn't much better. If not for Purple Pearl bringing them to Pearl Island, they would have long become food for the soul beasts at sea. And what right did Tang San have to show his displeasure to Purple Pearl?

If you had to say, the Tang San of his younger years was somewhat courteous and not totally disgusting. But once he grew stronger, Tang San became utterly despicable.

As for later on, a Divine King who ruled the Divine Realm descending to the lower realms to bully a pregnant woman was even more disgusting.

Tang San's nature was repulsive. It's just that in the earlier days when he was weaker, he had been good at disguising himself. He needed to rely on others to grow stronger, which is why he put on such a façade.

Once he grew stronger, Tang San stopped pretending.

Even during the civil war in the Divine Realm, the fact that Tang San pushed out the Destruction God was also Tang San's doing. The Destruction God had always lived in peace with the other gods in the Divine Realm, so why did it have to come to a head against Tang San?

It seemed like the Destruction God was the provocateur, but was that really the case? Who could really say for sure?

To say that Tang San hadn't fanned the flames behind the scenes, he wouldn't believe it. All you could say was that Tang San was cunning enough.

"Thunk!"

Purple Pearl, unexpectedly and without any warning, knelt down.

Her gaze was unwaveringly resolute. Since becoming lovers with Xu Ran seemed too difficult, then she would settle for being his disciple. If she could become Xu Ran's disciple, she would be able to see him often and talk with him.

Under Xu Ran's guidance, she could also become stronger, protecting Pearl Island and the people she cared about.

She was afraid of that feeling of powerlessness when someone takes away what you want to protect right before your eyes. She didn't want to experience that ever again.

"What are you doing?" Xu Ran was startled. Why had Purple Pearl suddenly knelt down? And in such a posture...

Xu Ran couldn't help but swallow hard. Purple Pearl's figure was also fantastic, not much different from Liu Erlong's or Bi Bidong's. Such a figure, kneeling down, showcased a perfect silhouette.

Especially on this beach, her long dress soaked by the sea water made the sight even more alluring. On the open sea, Xu Ran had yet to try... His thoughts wandered far off.