Chapter 418: Rui Beast Is Confused—What Kind of Woman Does Qian Ran Like?

Qian Ran stayed in the Star Dou Forest for an entire week, forging closer bonds with its inhabitants.

Even Di Tian, understanding Qian Ran's extraordinary nature, took the initiative to build rapport, showing deference and goodwill.

Rui Beast, however, had been avoiding Qian Ran ever since the incident. Her shyness kept her from appearing in his presence often.

During his stay, Qian Ran shared the method for soul beasts to assume human form with Di Tian and the others, a revelation that brought them immense joy and gratitude.

Though the soul beasts weren't particularly interested in human society, they recognized the advantage of no longer needing to endure heavenly tribulations. Upon assuming human form, they could avoid the trials that came every 100,000 years.

Moreover, blending into human society made them far less vulnerable to hunters. By appearing as titled Douluos, their chances of survival increased dramatically.

This innovation alleviated much of the pressure the soul beasts faced.

With human technology advancing rapidly—especially after the fusion of the Sun Moon Continent and the Douluo Continent—even the Ten Great Beasts were no longer safe from the destructive capabilities of soul tools. But now, they had the option to blend in or flee, significantly improving their odds of survival.

Though this method wasn't a cure-all—assuming human form would fix their appearance and could eventually lead to their exposure—it was still a game changer for soul beasts.

To them, this strategy of "cheating the system" and evading the rules of the world felt like a miraculous gift, inspiring immense gratitude toward Qian Ran.

"It worked! I can switch between human form and my original body freely."

Di Tian was alone as he tried the transformation, his astonishment palpable.

Initially skeptical when Ice Emperor mentioned this technique, he hadn't dared to hope. But the reality exceeded all expectations.

"Could Qian Ran be a prodigy sent by the heavens? Perhaps the world's laws created him to help our soul beast race recover from decline?"

Nearby, Bi Ji approached in her green dress. Di Tian turned to her with excitement.

"Bi Ji, you've tried it as well, haven't you? What do you think?"

"This technique is incredible. We no longer need to live in fear of being hunted by human powerhouses."

Her successful transformation was evident in her calm, appreciative demeanor.

"Indeed. However, since our Martial Souls are tied to our original forms, if we release our Martial Souls in front of human experts, they might still identify us."

"That's true. But this is already a massive boon for our survival. As long as we're cautious, it could save our lives in critical moments. And now…" Bi Ji's gaze turned contemplative. "We can even venture into human territories, can't we?"

Di Tian nodded solemnly. "Qian Ran truly is a prodigy. Every soul beast owes him a great debt."

They also realized the implications: soul beasts could now explore human technologies and advancements.

Gu Yuena had been monitoring Qian Ran closely from the depths of the Lake of Life.

His teachings didn't escape her notice.

"Who is this man, really?"

Her curiosity about Qian Ran grew with each passing day. Where had he come from? How did he know so much about the Divine Realm's secrets? Why did he possess the elite Golden Dragon bloodline? And how could he create such miraculous techniques?

Even with the wisdom of the Dragon God, Gu Yuena couldn't achieve what Qian Ran had.

For the first time, someone had left her genuinely puzzled.

Of course, her observations also included glimpses of Qian Ran's more… intimate interactions with others, much to her frustration. His potential was undeniable, yet he seemed uninterested in cultivating or training seriously. Instead, he spent his time indulging in carnal pleasures, often involving multiple women at once. This behavior grated on her nerves.

Meanwhile, Rui Beast silently observed as Zi Ji and Bi Ji mastered their transformations. Inspired by their success, she began to consider trying it herself.

But there was one problem—she didn't know what form to take.

Before witnessing Qian Ran and Zi Ji's forbidden encounter, such a dilemma wouldn't have crossed her mind. But now, her priorities had shifted.

What if her chosen form wasn't to Qian Ran's liking?

Unlike humans, soul beasts only had one chance to shape their human appearance when transforming after 100,000 years of cultivation. There would be no do-overs.

"Fine, I'll just ask him directly."

After deliberating for a while, Rui Beast made up her mind.

For reasons she couldn't explain, she wanted Qian Ran to approve of her appearance.

"Hey."

Rui Beast called out to Qian Ran when she found him.

Qian Ran turned, surprised to see her. "What is it?"

Rui Beast puffed her cheeks indignantly before sauntering over. "Lower your head."

"What are you planning?" Qian Ran raised a brow, wondering if Rui Beast was about to pull some prank—or perhaps… initiate something more intimate? This didn't seem like her usual demeanor.

"What's with all the hesitation? Are you even a man?" Rui Beast huffed. Her proud aura surged, making it clear she wasn't accustomed to being questioned.

"Fine, fine. I won't hold back." Qian Ran grinned, leaning in. He decided to replicate Huo Yuhao's approach by using his spiritual tools to establish a connection with Rui Beast's Destiny Eye.

As their foreheads touched, Rui Beast pressed her third eye against Qian Ran's Spirit Eye.

The instant their third eyes connected, both of them trembled violently.

A surge of life energy from Qian Ran's Spirit Eye flowed into Rui Beast, while her auspicious aura poured into Qian Ran. The surrounding area of the Star Dou Forest seemed to awaken, as if responding to the intense exchange of energy.

At the same time, memories flooded both their minds.

Rui Beast's memories, however, had been carefully curated by the system, concealing anything that would reveal Qian Ran's origins as a transmigrator or the system itself.

"This…" Rui Beast was stunned.

The fragments of memory she received were vivid and overwhelming. Among them, she glimpsed Wang Dong'er, Tang Wutong, and countless other beautiful women.

Her original goal had been simple—to discern Qian Ran's preferences so she could craft a form he would find appealing. But the sheer variety of women in Qian Ran's memories left her utterly confused.

"How am I supposed to choose?!"

Rui Beast clutched her head, overwhelmed.

"Why does he like so many types?"

(Chapter Ends)