Douluo : Capture the goddess starting from peerless tang sect

In just half a month, Juzi and Keke had achieved substantial progress in their cultivation.

Under Qianran's dedicated guidance, Nana had even broken through to the Soul Emperor level. Her dramatic improvement left Juzi and Keke envious.

Though Nana's natural aptitude was indeed superior to theirs, her cultivation level hadn't been significantly higher before. Now, she had soared ahead, clearly benefiting from Qianran's extra attention.

Qianran had selected the most suitable celestial herb for Nana from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. The potent effects of the herb had propelled her cultivation directly to the sixtieth rank. Qianran had then accompanied her to the nearby soul beast mountain range to hunt for her sixth soul ring.

For Nana, the transformation over the past month was unimaginable.

She had gone from being a puppet controlled by the Holy Spirit Cult to living a life of happiness and rapid growth—an existence she wouldn't have dared to dream of.

Not only had Qianran rescued her family, but he had also enabled her to progress in ways she never thought possible.

She was deeply touched that Qianran had been willing to let her refine such a precious herb. If she had known its value beforehand, she would never have dared to accept it.

It should have been her repaying Qianran, yet he had given her so much more.

"Why so quiet?" Qianran teased, giving Nana's slender waist a gentle squeeze as they walked back to the academy.

"Master, you're too good to me. I don't deserve it," Nana said softly, her head bowed in guilt.

"Don't think that way. I'll have important tasks for you in the future, and you'll need sufficient strength to handle them. Besides, I like the way you are—stay that way," Qianran whispered in her ear, his lips brushing lightly against her earlobe.

Though Nana saw herself as nothing more than Qianran's maid, Qianran didn't view her as just a servant.

Personal maids like Nana were akin to junior wives in Qianran's eyes. With her loyalty and unique qualities, Nana was being groomed to be one of Qianran's trusted confidantes, much like Huo Yun'er.

Qianran was already planning to form a team of maids equipped with soul tools. The thought of a group of alluring maids wielding advanced soul devices was intriguing, reminiscent of characters from certain anime or games.

While Juzi, Keke, and Nana were precious to him, they carried a different significance. They couldn't always be expected to indulge Qianran's more whimsical preferences. But a specialized maid team? That was another matter entirely.

"Master, I'll do whatever you ask of me. Even if you asked me to die right now, I'd gladly obey," Nana said, her voice filled with devotion. To her, Qianran wasn't just her master but her most cherished person.

"There's no way I'd let Nana die. Who else would help me with my games?" Qianran chuckled, his tone playful yet affectionate.

"Yes, Master," Nana replied, her face flushing even redder as she lowered her head further.

Nana had undoubtedly become Qianran's newest favorite.

Her absolute obedience, coupled with a shy girlishness, gave Qianran endless enjoyment. Unlike his other women, Nana approached her tasks with a mix of embarrassment and devotion that was utterly charming.

Huo Yun'er might be equally obedient, but she lacked Nana's innocent, bashful demeanor.

It was this blend of qualities that made Nana so appealing to Qianran, who had recently been spending almost every night in her company.

If Nana's cultivation weren't constrained by the limits of her current foundation, Qianran would have been tempted to push her all the way to Soul Sage level.

"That jerk... I don't know what he's thinking," Keke muttered as she watched Qianran and Nana whispering intimately.

Over the past few weeks, Qianran had grown much closer to Keke, teasing her relentlessly and leaving her heart in turmoil. Yet, just as she thought they were on the verge of something more, he'd always pull away.

It left her feeling frustrated.

She couldn't help but envy Nana, who could be so close to Qianran, sharing such intimate moments with him—even spending nights together.

When they returned to the academy, Juzi and Keke quickly said their goodbyes to Qianran before hurrying off.

Both had gained a lot from their training with him, but Juzi, in particular, felt a growing sense of urgency. Her current progress was far from enough.

Qianran's earlier words about Tang Ya still lingered in her mind. If Tang Ya's incredible strength was indeed Qianran's doing, then Juzi had much to investigate.

Mingde Hall.

The moment Qianran and his group set foot back in the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, Jing Hongchen received the news.

No matter how busy he was, Jing Hongchen always kept tabs on Qianran.

As a Rank 9 Soul Engineer, his own advancement was nearly impossible. Investing his time and attention in Qianran was far more valuable than any soul tool he could craft.

"Hall Master, we've just received word that Juzi and Keke's cultivation levels have each increased by about two ranks. Their soul power has also become significantly purer, nearly double what it was half a month ago. At this rate, they could potentially advance to Rank 7 or even Rank 8 Soul Engineers in the future," Lin Jiayi reported, his face filled with astonishment.

To achieve such a dramatic improvement in such a short time—what had Qianran done to them?

It wasn't just the increase in rank that was impressive. The transformation of their soul power, from hollow to robust, represented a qualitative leap.

"And... Nana from the Control System has broken through to Soul Emperor," Lin Jiayi added, his voice tinged with disbelief.

If Juzi and Keke's progress was surprising, Nana's breakthrough was downright shocking.

Among the under-20 Soul Emperors in the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy's history, there had been fewer than 100 since its founding. Nana had now joined this exclusive group.

In just half a month, Nana had gone from being a promising talent to a top-tier genius.

"What did you just say?" Jing Hongchen stood abruptly, the news leaving him visibly shaken.

Before, Nana had been considered decent at best—useful as a substitute for the next Advanced Soul Master Tournament, but not a key player.

Yet after spending just half a month with Qianran, she had become one of the academy's brightest stars. Her potential now rivaled, if not surpassed, that of his granddaughter.

How could this be possible?

Jing Hongchen's thoughts spun wildly.

"Could it be... that the extraordinary talents from the last Advanced Soul Master Tournament's Shrek team were also Qianran's creations?"

The idea seemed absurd, yet Jing Hongchen couldn't dismiss it entirely.

(Chapter End)