Chapter 1234: Arousing the Fire in the Heart_1

"Elder Xu Ran, I entrust Zi Yan to your care," Su Qian fell silent for quite a while, observing Zi Yan affectionately holding Xu Ran's hand, and felt that there was something oddly meaningful about it.

He couldn't quite put his finger on the strangeness until a moment later when he suddenly realized.

Although Zi Yan was cold on the outside but warm on the inside, she rarely opened her heart and showed such affection to others. Even to him, Zi Yan had never done this before.

So, Zi Yan was...

Su Qian's eyes brimmed with an inexplicable meaning.

"If Zi Yan really ends up together with Elder Xu Ran, that would be great. With Elder Xu Ran's help, Zi Yan's future would be secured. Besides, Xu Ran is quite a catch, worthy of Zi Yan in every aspect," Su Qian thought to himself. He hoped that Xu Ran and Zi Yan would become a couple; it would be a blessing for both Canaan Academy and Zi Yan. Just like Hu Jia, ever since she got together with Xu Ran, Hu Qian, that old man, was grinning from ear to ear every day, and Hu Jia's strength has also increased amazingly.

"Ah, you go ahead first. Xu Ran and I will be fine here. Don't worry, as long as we are here, Canaan Academy will not be in any danger," Zi Yan's face flushed with heat under Su Qian's gaze.

She too had noticed the teasing look in Su Qian's eyes.

However, she did indeed like Xu Ran.

Especially after witnessing Xu Ran's domineering and formidable performance just now, she felt an uncontrollable desire to draw even closer to him more quickly.

That scene was seared into her mind, indelible; it was the very picture of the man she adored. With a snap of his fingers, all danger vanished, just as when Xu Ran slew those two Soul Hall Sky Venerables.

She hadn't even made it to the scene before Xu Ran had finished the battle, and even started to eat roast chicken.

Her mind conjured the image of Xu Ran effortlessly subduing the two Sky Venerables, who were considered superpowers on the Continent, leaving them gasping for breath.

If Xu Ran wanted, he could become the king of the Black Corner Region.

But Xu Ran had not chosen to do so. Who could know what Xu Ran truly desired? She couldn't fathom it.

"Then I'll be leaving first. Thank you, Elder Xu Ran," Su Qian said. This was his first time seeing Zi Yan like this. There's a certain romantic allure about a girl when her romantic feelings are just beginning to bud, unlike at any other time.

Perhaps it is this resplendently youthful appearance that makes girls of this age most heart-stirring.

"Hee hee, is this the Fallen Heart Flame? Can I play with it?" Zi Yan eyed the Fallen Heart Flame in Xu Ran's hands, feeling a strange attraction to it, and she clung to Xu Ran even more tightly, her tender and delicate body pressing closely against Xu Ran's.

While Su Qian was there, Zi Yan could still bear it.

But as soon as Su Qian left, Zi Yan became somewhat restless.

"Zi Yan, you lass..." Xu Ran took a deep breath of the scent steaming off Zi Yan's body, the fragrance intensified by the high temperature and her sweat, pouring forth in waves that nearly overwhelmed Xu Ran.

Especially when Zi Yan's soft, pliant body clung tightly to him.

Xu Ran thought back to the wondrous uses of the Fallen Heart Flame back when it was in Xiao Yan's hands, and began to understand.

The Fallen Heart Flame was called a 'heart flame' because it could influence the mind, stoking the fires of the heart. For those with firm resolve, it might not have much effect, but for those with inner demons or volatile emotions, it could swiftly amplify desires, ensnaring them in their longing.

Just like Xiao Yan in the past, at first, there was no problem, but after the fusion, his body was greatly affected, and then...

And now, Zi Yan was clearly under the influence of the Fallen Heart Flame.

But Zi Yan didn't touch the Fallen Heart Flame at all; from a distance, she was still greatly affected.

Could it be... Zi Yan had already taken a liking to Xu Ran, and under the subtle influence of the Fallen Heart Flame, her feelings erupted completely? Zi Yan might not admit it, but she is also an exceedingly proud and arrogant girl. Without the right opportunity, she wouldn't have gone too far.

"So that's what it is? No wonder ever since we entered this place, Zi Yan has been acting weird, even taking the initiative to hold my hand," Xu Ran actually started to enjoy this sensation.

After all, who wouldn't love the feeling of a fine young girl fancying them?

Moreover, Zi Yan's body was truly soft, and she carried a rich, fragrant scent.

This feeling...

"Brother Xu Ran, I like you."

As Xu Ran was smugly pleased with himself, Zi Yan sank deeper and deeper, her gaze becoming more and more intoxicated. Those purple eyes shone like limpid autumn waters, seductive as silk.

In fact, with Zi Yan's strength, she could completely resist the influence of the Fallen Heart Flame without touching it. After all, Zi Yan wasn't just any Douhuang; she was on par with someone who had just stepped into the realm of Douzong. Yet, Zi Yan willingly allowed herself to be influenced, sinking deeper and deeper.

Zi Yan hugged Xu Ran's face and passionately kissed him.

"Am I... being kissed forcefully?" Xu Ran was stunned for a moment and then stopped overthinking it, responding with equal enthusiasm and started to revel in this beautiful sensation.

Gradually, Xu Ran felt that his clothes seemed to be…

Damn it!

But right now, Zi Yan's demeanor was truly adorably passionate.

"Let's stop here. Otherwise, I'm afraid I really won't be able to control myself with this young lady..."

"Even if something were to happen, it should only be with the mature form of Zi Yan. What does it count for now?"

Xu Ran curled his lip. If Zi Yan could control her body to grow larger at this moment, he most likely wouldn't have been able to resist, definitely following his own desires. But for now, it was better to let it be.

With his strength, if Zi Yan could endure it in her current state, that would be a wonder.

He didn't want to see Zi Yan in a bloody and battered state.

Moreover, the Old Dragon Emperor was right below them. If he were to do anything with his daughter up here, wouldn't he be furious? Although it's unlikely he could see, who knew what the situation was like down there?

Xu Ran's knowledge of the Ancient Emperor's Cave House was also only from the descriptions in the original work. If anything unexpected happened... that joke would be too much.

"Wake up, Zi Yan. If you keep on like this, I'm afraid you'll die of shame when you come to your senses." Zi Yan's dress was twisted and hanging off, her pale skin exposed in large swathes.

If it were another beast, they probably wouldn't care at all and would just feast to their heart's content.

Xu Ran's voice quickly penetrated Zi Yan's mind, and her consciousness, which had been overtaken by desire, returned to normal. Her limpid purple eyes were filled with confusion.

Seeing herself hugging Xu Ran like this, with one hand even reaching into his clothes, Zi Yan was stunned.

What was she doing?