Chapter 976 Boyfriend_1
"I was there at the auction house when you made your appearance, so I witnessed your grandeur firsthand. After seeing the mystical occurrences that followed, I thought to myself that nobody but you could have caused such phenomena. No one else in Wu Tan City possesses such power," Xiao Mei said, glancing at Xu Ran's expression as she spoke.
It's said that girls mature earlier than boys of the same age.
Even as a young girl, Xiao Mei had already learned to observe others and catch nuances in their words.
Daughters of these major families might one day marry into other families to form alliances. If they were naive and simple-minded, they wouldn't just fail to help their families; they could bring about numerous issues instead.
Xu Ran enjoyed analyzing these things, as it helped her integrate quickly into those worlds. When she arrived at cities large and small, standing from different people's perspectives, perhaps what they did was not wrong at all.
They were weak and lacked the privilege to choose their likes or dislikes; they were merely surviving in the only way they knew how.
"So, what brings you to me?" Xu Ran smiled, her opinion of Xiao Mei rising considerably.
From the perspective of the original story, Xiao Mei might not have many shining points and could even seem fickle.
But once you truly enter that world, you discover that everyone has their merits.
"I would like to invite you to visit my family's home and rest your feet. If you do not have a place to stay, you could stay at the Xiao Family's residence," said Xiao Mei, her voice sweet and soft like cotton candy, easily endearing her to Xu Ran.
"I do not wish to reveal my identity," Xu Ran replied.
"In that case, you could enter the Xiao Family under a different identity," Xiao Mei suggested, her brows slightly furrowed. A person of extraordinary abilities was right in front of her—if she lost this opportunity, she would regret it for the rest of her life.
She had heard the Clan Leader and the Elders discuss it.
A person of such high calibre could give something that might change the entire dynamic of Wu Tan City with a mere flick of their hand.
"As what, your boyfriend?" Xu Ran stepped forward, encircling Xiao Mei's slender waist with his arm, his palm resting at the position of her lower abdomen, pulling her into his embrace.
Xiao Mei's face instantly flushed red.
Even though she was behaving boldly, she was still a young girl. When had she ever been treated like this?
"If you think it's possible, I have no objections," Xiao Mei said through clenched teeth, her voice soft.
How could she resist against the overwhelming power and the impact of grand future ambitions?
Opportunities come only once; if she seized it, she might soar to great heights.
"You're really good. I like girls who understand the times like you do."
"Don't worry. I'm not as terrible as you might think. I won't abandon you in the future. And aren't you aiming to become a Dou Zhe? I can help you with that," Xu Ran said.
He only needed to lift a finger and Xiao Mei's "Cultivation Level" would skyrocket, leaving Xiao Yan far behind.
"Really?"
Xiao Mei's eyes widened, looking at Xu Ran with thrill and excitement.
Even Xiao Xun'er had yet to make a breakthrough to become a Dou Zhe. If Xiao Mei could achieve it, she would be the Xiao Family's most shining genius.
"Of course it's true. Close your eyes and wait for a moment," Xu Ran said, gently stroking Xiao Mei's long hair, and smiled upon seeing her so obedient. Any man would appreciate a girl who's as compliant and well-behaved as she was.
Xiao Mei obediently closed her eyes.
Xu Ran began to channel some energy into Xiao Mei's body, helping her to unblock her meridians. To use a martial arts term, it was like opening the Ren and Du channels.
Dou Qi circulating within the body—if the meridians were clear, even if other aspects were ordinary, one could still cultivate to an extremely high level.
Boom!
A soft noise sounded as powerful energy filled Xiao Mei's body, and in an instant, she broke through to become a Dou Zhe.
"Is this what it feels like to be a Dou Zhe?"
Xiao Mei's beautiful eyes were stunned as she looked at the dou qi within her, which was now far more vigorous than ever before, rendering her heart profoundly shaken.
In just a few seconds, she had directly broken through to Dou Zhe.
If she were to cultivate on her own, it would take at least a year to break through to Dou Zhe. But Xu Ran...
Is this what a master is? Is this the terror of a Seventh Rank Alchemist?
Xiao Mei was so shocked at this moment that she couldn't speak. To her, this was nothing short of a miracle.
What Seventh Rank Alchemists, what abilities that reach the heavens, what power to change the dynamics of Wu Tan City... these concepts were not especially strong for her as a young girl.
But she was very clear about what a Dou Zhe was.
How difficult is it to break through to Dou Zhe?
How much honor would one gain after breaking through?
From now on, she would become the Xiao Family's top genius, even the first genius of Wu Tan City!
And all of this was casually given to her by Xu Ran.
It was as if Xu Ran could change a person's, a family's destiny with a wave of his hand.
It wasn't until this moment that she understood Xu Ran's strength!
It wasn't until this moment that she understood why the family was so anxious about Xu Ran's arrival!
However, Xiao Mei was very happy, as she had a special relationship with Xu Ran, she naturally felt the stronger Xu Ran was, the better. Although those powerful individuals might have bad tempers, they wouldn't take it out on their women, right?
Regardless of whether Xu Ran was sincere towards her or not, she had obtained enough benefits for herself.
"Thank you." Xiao Mei suppressed the excitement in her heart and, blushing, she looked up at Xu Ran and said.
Now, in her heart, Xu Ran was like a god, omnipotent.
"Is that all the thanks I get?" Xu Ran teased.
Xiao Mei, a bit shy, tiptoed and kissed Xu Ran on the face.
"Let's go. To the Xiao Family. From now on, I'm your boyfriend at the Xiao Family. Got it?" Xu Ran caressed Xiao Mei's cheek, which was pure with a hint of charm. Her short pink hair and slender waist made her quite a beauty.
"Yes, my lord, I understand," Xiao Mei nodded gently, speaking gracefully.
"Still calling me 'my lord'? My name is Xu Ran, from now on you can call me Brother Xu Ran," Xu Ran said.
"Brother Xu Ran," Xiao Mei said coyly, the joy in her eyes becoming even richer. Even if being in a fleeting relationship with such a prestigious figure was enough for her.
As Xu Ran walked the streets of Wu Tan City with his arm around Xiao Mei, he attracted the gaze of countless onlookers.
Xiao Mei herself was quite famous in Wu Tan City.
Apart from Ya Fei and Xiao Xun'er, Xiao Mei was the most beautiful girl in the city.
The former two were absolute goddesses, beyond the reach of their wildest dreams. But Xiao Mei, with a little scheming, might be obtainable. Hence, many kept an eye on Xiao Mei.
And now, Xiao Mei was being cradled in a man's arms, shattering their hearts.
Especially since Xiao Mei was so docile, cuddling in Xu Ran's embrace, the image of the tender and gentle young girl instantly made people's eyes turn red with envy.
"Ahh, isn't that Xiao Mei? How could she..."
"I'm dying. Xiao Mei actually has someone now. Who is that guy? Why does he get to be with Xiao Mei?"
A crowd of people was full of envy, jealousy, and resentment. Having a beautiful girl like Xiao Mei for themselves was an absolute delight for them.