Chapter 334: Ambush—Mu en(Moon)’s Attack and Dai Hao’s Strike

After spending an extended moment in affectionate closeness with Zhu Ying, both she and Qianran felt reluctant to part.

Qianran, however, grew uneasy about leaving Zhu Ying at the Duke's Mansion. Her cultivation was only at the Soul Douluo level—far below Dai Hao's. If Dai Hao, in his rage, decided to take drastic measures, Zhu Ying would be in grave danger.

He decided to have Zhu Ying return to her Zhu family temporarily. Once Dai Hao left Star Luo City to rejoin the army, she could return to the mansion. Once stationed at his garrison, Dai Hao would be unable to act freely.

"Dai Hao seems to have killing intent toward you. Should I take care of him?"

As Qianran left the mansion, Qian Renxue appeared before him, her expression calm yet focused. With her cultivation, she could clearly sense the dark changes in Dai Hao's emotions.

"Not for now. Dai Hao is just a pathetic fool—he can't cause me any real harm. This time, I'll use it as a warning to him."

Qianran hadn't even played his trump card—Huo Yun'er—yet. When the time came to bring her and Zhu Ying into play, Dai Hao's humiliation would be complete. Letting him die now would be far too dull.

"You just want to indulge your twisted fetishes, don't you?" Qian Renxue's expression turned slightly strange, having already grasped Qianran's peculiar tastes.

"What do you mean twisted? This is the essence of manhood!"

"Liking other people's wives, or even your own children, is 'manly essence'? Truly, your reasoning is beyond help."

Many so-called gentlemen in this world only seemed virtuous because they lacked the power or means to act otherwise. Without power or privilege, breaking the rules meant facing punishment. People complied with the laws of the strong simply because they had no ability to resist.

When freed from constraints, human desires became insatiable.

In his previous life on Earth, Qianran had been unable to enjoy many of life's pleasures. Now, in this world, he intended to indulge in everything he had missed.

"I can't argue with you."

"And what about Moon?" Qian Renxue asked again.

"Kill him, but leave his soul intact—I have use for it."

Qianran explained to Qian Renxue that he had acquired a soul skill allowing him to harness necromantic power. Qian Renxue was taken aback but refrained from questioning him further, just as she had not inquired about the source of his rapid breakthroughs in cultivation. By now, she had tacitly agreed not to probe into Qianran's secrets.

Qian Renxue suspected that Qianran harbored a secret far more extraordinary and terrifying than even the inheritance of a god.

Afterward, Qianran and Qian Renxue went to meet Yan'er and Yu Mengdi.

The two women greeted Qianran and Qian Renxue with utmost respect.

Now formally members of the Spirit Hall, they were preparing to take leave from Zheng Tian Academy upon their return, as cultivating within the Spirit Hall offered far superior opportunities.

After spending some intimate time with the two women, Qianran sought out Huo Yun'er, instructing her to head to Shrek Academy to find him later. Then he returned to the Starlight Auction House to meet Xu Jiujiu.

Though he was about to leave, Qianran found it hard to part with the women he had just secured. Unable to resist, he indulged in another passionate encounter with Xu Jiujiu.

While Qianran could have brought Xu Jiujiu to Shrek Academy, her position as the Starlight Auction House's manager gave him pause. Without the prestige of the auction house and her ties to the palace, Xu Jiujiu's allure would diminish.

Moreover, Xu Jiujiu had spent years cultivating her influence there. Qianran didn't want her to abandon it.

With Qian Renxue likely to maintain a permanent presence in the Star Luo Empire, Xu Jiujiu would be a convenient ally for her.

Qian Renxue's plans in the Star Luo Empire were progressing, though she had no particular interest in becoming empress. Naturally, Qianran hoped Xu Jiujiu could carve out a significant position for herself in the empire's future.

...

After Shrek Academy claimed the championship, the three soul bones awarded as prizes were of little interest to Qianran, so he left them for others to allocate as they pleased.

The next morning, the group from Shrek Academy donned simple clothing and quietly departed Star Luo City, heading for Shrek Academy by flight.

But just as Qianran's party left the city, the air distorted, and a figure slowly emerged.

"What a prodigy. If only he weren't an enemy of Bei Bei, I wouldn't have to act. What a pity."

Moon's expression was dark and menacing.

"Once I've killed you, I'll deal with Zhang Lexuan and Xian Lin'er."

Moon's face twisted with rage. Having witnessed Qianran's ability to charm women over the past few days, he suddenly recalled Bei Bei's earlier complaints about Zhang Lexuan and Xian Lin'er being humiliated by Qianran.

At the time, he had dismissed Bei Bei's words as exaggerations.

But now, he believed them.

Qianran's talent for ensnaring women was extraordinary—perhaps even surpassing his martial spirit talent. Any woman targeted by Qianran seemed unable to escape his grasp.

Zhang Lexuan and Xian Lin'er were likely no exceptions.

"Lord Pavilion Master."

Dai Hao appeared beside Moon.

"Have you decided?"

"Yes."

"All I need is for you to distract the others. Leave the rest to me."

"However, it seems there's an Ultimate Ice Super Douluo by Qianran's side. She's likely shadowing him closely," Dai Hao said, his face dark with hatred. The humiliation of his wife being taken by Qianran burned deeply. All he wanted was to see Qianran dead. And Moon, as an Ultimate Douluo, was the perfect person for the job.

The chances of an Ultimate Douluo failing were minuscule.

"No matter," Moon replied, his voice filled with killing intent. The overwhelming arrogance of his presence radiated outward.

Once, he had been a pivotal figure in the continent's power struggles. Though he had been dormant in recent years, an Ultimate Douluo had no reason to fear any opponent.

All he needed was a moment of distraction to silently eliminate Qianran.

As the group from Shrek Academy traveled, Cai Mei'er led them to a resting spot. It would take two days to return to Shrek Academy from Star Luo City.

As the group joked and laughed, a terrifying oppressive force suddenly descended upon them.

"Something's wrong! A powerful enemy is approaching!"

Cai Mei'er's expression changed drastically as she released her martial spirit.

"You may all leave—but Qianran stays," a booming voice echoed, and a massive hand reached toward Qianran.

Cai Mei'er stepped forward, placing herself protectively in front of Qianran. Her long spear gleamed as a dragon's roar echoed through the air.

"Who are you? Someone from the Mingde Hall?" Cai Mei'er asked coldly.

To her knowledge, the only high-level enemies Qianran had offended were from Mingde Hall.

Now, Qianran wasn't just a Shrek Academy student—he was her man. There was no way she would let anything happen to him.

"Hmph."

The leader, a middle-aged man in black robes and a mask, concealed his identity, but Qianran recognized him immediately.

And around him hovered seven or eight powerful figures, all at least at the seven-ringed Spirit Sage level.

Qianran clicked his tongue in amazement. He knew the White Tiger Duke Mansion's resources well. For Dai Hao to bring out this level of force, his hatred must run deep.

"Kill!"

The middle-aged man gave the order, and the deathsworn warriors charged at Qianran with clear intent.

Their goal was unmistakable: Qianran's life.

(End of Chapter)