Xu Ran now possessed the cultivation level of a Dou Di, essentially, the Dou Qi within him had long since become high-quality Dou Di Yuan Qi. For powerhouses like Gu Yuan, who remained at the Dou Sheng tier and struggled to step into the next phase, what they lacked was precisely this Dou Di Yuan Qi.
In that case, it seemed that the Ancient Jade of Xiao Yan wasn't of much value anymore.
After all, a genuine Dou Di was right here.
"All you do is brag—don't even mention my father. I reckon even if an Elder from my Gu Clan came, you'd still be no match," Gu Xun'er said disapprovingly. In the Gu Clan, even the Elders held terrifying Dou Sheng level cultivation.
"You'll see when the time comes," Xu Ran no longer discussed this topic with Xun Er. He didn't want to reveal his strength to Xun Er too soon, as it would probably scare her and bring unnecessary psychological pressure.
"By the way, I heard Canaan Academy is going to recruit students soon, and I'm planning to sign up," Xun Er said.
Staying at the Xiao Family felt somewhat odd to her now, especially with Xiao Yan around, which made her uncomfortable.
Seeing Xiao Yan always reminded her of her past devotion to him, and it made her feel like she had cast her pearls before swine.
Fortunately, she had now seen Xiao Yan's true colors.
"Canaan Academy?" Xu Ran chuckled.
Didn't that mean Xiao Yu would soon be returning as well?
Xiao Yu was very talented and had entered Jia Nan Academy quite early. Plus, Xiao Yu's mentor was of the Great Fighting Master Level.
Most importantly, it was said Xiao Yu had a pair of long, beautiful legs.
"Hmph. Just as I expected!" Upon seeing Xu Ran drift into wild thoughts again, Xun Er couldn't help but glare at him fiercely. Xu Ran was far too lecherous. She hadn't finished speaking, and Xu Ran's mind had already wandered there.
Xiao Yu was indeed very beautiful, but she was absolutely not inferior to Xiao Yu.
"Ahem. We'll talk about it when the time comes. If the opportunity is right, I might accompany you to Canaan Academy," Xu Ran said.
Xu Ran was naturally very curious about Jia Nan Academy as well.
Canaan Academy even had Douzong level experts.
Moreover, Canaan Academy possessed Strange Fires.
Canaan Academy was also an extremely important place in Doupo, harboring many girls who had intricate tender connections with Xiao Yan in the original story, but from now on, they would only be related to him. As for Xiao Yan, it would be more appropriate to find a Qiao Mei Mei.
"Tee hee. That's more like it," Xun Er smiled sweetly. No matter what Xu Ran was thinking, she was already content knowing that he would accompany her to Canaan Academy.
During the remaining time, Xu Ran kept running between Xun Er and Xiao Mei, enjoying the bliss of love.
Three days later.
The high-caliber student of Canaan Academy, Xiao Yu, also returned to the Xiao Family.
Just having returned to the Xiao Family, Xiao Yu was astounded by the turn of events over the past few days. She never thought that so much could have happened to the Xiao Family in such a short period.
Particularly, the emergence of a peerless genius like Xu Ran.
As for Xu Ran's strength, the Clan Leader and the Elders had given at least a Douwang level explanation!
Oh my god!
Douwang!
She was utterly dumbfounded.
She had never imagined that a small place like Wu Tan City could produce such a peerless genius!
"Xu Ran?"
"Isn't that a bit too strong?"
Xiao Yu's red lips parted slightly, her astonishment apparent. She was slender and graceful, holding a long sword in her hand. She wore a short shirt on top, and shorts underneath, perfectly displaying her long, snow-white legs that nobody could ignore.
"Yes, Sister, you don't know how amazing Brother Ran is," Xiao Ning said excitedly beside her. Seeing his sister looking so beautiful, he was thrilled.
If his sister had some sort of relationship with Xu Ran, wouldn't he be able to...
Then he could walk around with his head held high, without fear, even if he were to go to Canaan Academy in the future.
"If it's true, that would be terrifying. Even my mentor is only at the Great Fighter Level," Xiao Yu couldn't help but click her tongue. Her mentor's Great Fighting Master Level seemed incredibly strong in her eyes. And Xu Ran was a Douwang?
Even within Canaan Academy, a Douwang was an absolute powerhouse.
In the Inner Court, very few people possessed a Douwang-level "Cultivation Level"!
"Heehee, Sister, wouldn't you like to meet Brother Ran? I guarantee not even one percent of the people in Canaan Academy can compare to Brother Ran. Once you meet him, you'll be attracted to Brother Ran too," Xiao Ning said very seriously.
In his eyes, Xu Ran was like a godly being!
Ge Ye held a not-so-low status within the Yunlan Sect.
Yet in front of Xu Ran, Ge Ye was like a servant, bowing and scraping!
This alone was enough to show how frightening Xu Ran was!
"What are you thinking about?" Xiao Yu's pretty face flushed slightly as she looked at Xiao Ning with annoyance.
"Anyway, you're going to get married someday, Sister. If you're going to marry, you might as well marry someone outstanding. You can't let just any bad apple marry you," Xiao Ning said earnestly.
"Hmph. Stop entertaining such crooked thoughts!"
"However, I am somewhat interested in meeting Xu Ran now. But definitely not for that reason, you understand?" Xiao Yu said seriously. Although she was curious about Xu Ran, she didn't have the notion of marrying herself off simply because of Xu Ran's strength. Her choice in a partner would not be based solely on strength; she would also consider the person's character.
In Canaan Academy, there were many who pursued her!
Not to mention!
She even doubted whether Xu Ran really was a swindler or not?
In the Jia Ma Empire, warriors of such strength were all old men; how could someone as young as Xu Ran exist? If Xu Ran had become a Douwang at such a young age, then in the future, wouldn't he be able to break through to Douhuang, or even…
Xiao Yu didn't dare to think further; she couldn't imagine that such a strong warrior could come from their small place.
In some better areas, Canaan Academy would even send out Dou Spirit-level experts for recruitment, but for Wu Tan City, they had only sent her mentor. In fact, Canaan Academy had initially intended to send someone of Dou Shi Level, but it was because of her that her mentor came.
It was evident. Canaan Academy didn't have high hopes for their little place.
If Xu Ran were of Great Fighting Master Level, she might have believed it. But Douwang? Impossible!
Xu Ran must have used some trick.
Regarding Xu Ran's strength, if it weren't for everyone in the Xiao Family knowing Xu Ran's incredible capabilities, she also wouldn't have believed it. Unless she saw it with her own eyes.
"By the way, what happened to your face? Did Father punish you?" Xiao Yu asked with some curiosity.
"It's all Xiao Yan's fault; you have to stand up for me, Sister. Xiao Yan recovered his talent and then he hit me. He even left me looking like this. I said you would return and seek revenge for me, and yet he didn't take you seriously at all," Xiao Ning said with his eyes darting about, playing the victim. Right now, all he wanted was to beat up Xiao Yan viciously to get his revenge! That trash Xiao Yan, even if he's become much stronger, was still trash!