Starting from Douluo to Capture Goddesses

"Okay, for now we'll just maintain the status quo, I won't make things difficult for you," Xu Ran nodded, fully aware of the storm that would ensue if his secret affair with "Zhu Zhuyun" were to be exposed.

As the Great Crown Prince's fiancée, and the future queen of The Empire, the revelation of "Zhu Zhuyun's" secret affair with him would shock the entire Xingluo Empire. It would indeed be the royal household's disgrace.

"However, I want compensation," Xu Ran said, unable to help himself as he looked at "Zhu Zhuyun" curled up in his lap, nestled in his arms.

"Ran Di, you're so bad," "Zhu Zhuyun" coquettishly glared at Xu Ran and chided. Clearly, keeping their affair under wraps was to his benefit too, but he shamelessly demanded compensation. However, despite Xu Ran's request, she surprisingly had no resistance.

"Zhu Zhuyun" quickly pecked Xu Ran's cheek like a little bird and then quickly retreated back into his embrace.

"There, are you satisfied now?" "Zhu Zhuyun" said, lightly pounding on Xu Ran's chest with her small fists. She finally understood why Zhu Qing had fallen for Xu Ran so quickly, even offering her precious self to him so readily.

Although Xu Ran was shameless and lustful, he understood the thoughts of girls very well, able to stir their emotions without making them feel annoyed; instead, being with Xu Ran brought a sense of comfort and ease.

Moreover, Xu Ran's shameless lustfulness added a roguish charm to him. His handsome face always carried a mischievous smile that was both exasperating and amusing.

"Satisfied," Xu Ran nodded, placing his nose on "Zhu Zhuyun's" high-piled hairdo, inhaling the unique fragrance that wafted from her.

He knew maintaining such a relationship with "Zhu Zhuyun" was already not easy.

Although he wanted to take it further, now was not the time.

The royal household's approval of his relationship with Zhu Qing was because, in their eyes, even if Zhu Qing didn't end up with Xu Ran, she would still perish in the struggle for the throne. Rather than that, they preferred to trade her for a talented ally.

But it was different with Zhu Yun. Without enough strength, for now, he could only cuddle and embrace Zhu Yun. Otherwise, if he took Zhu Yun's virginity and the royal household suspected something, Zhu Yun would be the one to suffer.

He had no encumbrances and could elope with Zhu Qing, but Zhu Yun definitely wouldn't go. After all, if her actions brought shame upon her family, she would never abandon them and leave on her own.

"Ran Di, when are you and Zhu Qing leaving?" lying in Xu Ran's arms, "Zhu Zhuyun" suddenly asked. She knew that Xu Ran and Zhu Qing would eventually leave the Xingluo Empire. The Emperor's mood was unpredictable, and their staying here could become dangerous if the royal household became dissatisfied. Moreover, with Xu Ran's talents, he would have better opportunities in the Tiandou Empire.

"Hmm?"

"Another week, I guess," Xu Ran answered. He really wanted to stay by "Zhu Zhuyun's" side, but if he lingered in the Xingluo Empire, their affair might be exposed. Leaving sooner was better.

Plus, Tang San and Yu Xiaogang were likely to arrive at Shrek Academy soon, and he had to show off to the two of them. Especially Brock, who wasn't very capable but had claimed, "There are no useless Martial Souls, only incompetent Soul Masters" — wasn't that just slapping his own face? He had also never taken an apprentice with a poor Martial Soul to prove his theory.

This so-called Grandmaster, might be all talk just like Master Ma Baoguo; after all, both used the title "Grandmaster."

"Then, Ran Di, before you leave for so long, could you play a piece for me too? You sang for Zhu Qing yesterday," "Zhu Zhuyun" asked, a flash of disappointment crossing her face, then she suddenly recalled the melody she had overheard in the courtyard the night before and couldn't help asking.

"Sure. Just lie still in my arms, and I'll play for you," Xu Ran replied. The impending separation also weighed on him. Knowing that he was about to leave after having flirted with her, he would fulfill any request from "Zhu Zhuyun," as long as it was within his capabilities, especially something as simple as this.

Xu Ran sat up while holding "Zhu Zhuyun" in his arms and placed a vertical harp on the stone table before him, starting to play.

"At the ends of the earth is a whirling sandstorm"

"Stories in the mundane world evoke longing"

"..."

"..."

"When the sword leaves its sheath, enmity is revealed, but who laughs?"

"I only wish to embrace you in my arms today"

"The Red Dust Inn with its wind as sharp as knives, the sudden downpour strikes as fate knocks"

Xu Ran had already mastered music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, being able to perform those ancient and famous melodies. However, Xu Ran always felt those retro yet popular ancient-style pop songs were more vivid.

With his beloved, he didn't need to show off. It was enough that he enjoyed them himself.

"Ran Di, why are you so talented?" Zhu Zhuqing lay in Xu Ran's embrace, intoxicated by the music he played. With his heavenly talent for cultivation and such artistry, it was likely impossible to find a second person like him in this world.

At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly felt somewhat fortunate. Although it might be impossible for her and Xu Ran to truly be together in this life because of their statuses, it was enough to cherish such feelings in her heart.

Having experienced such love, she would have no regrets. That was how it was for her.

From today onward, she would not allow Davis to touch any part of her, even just her hand. She would remain chaste for Xu Ran, and if she hadn't grown to marry Davis by the time of her wedding, she would rather take her own life with a sword than let Davis truly lay a hand on her.

In just a few short days, Xu Ran had already left an indelible mark on her heart; henceforth, she could no longer make room for anyone else.

After meeting Xu Ran, all the others around her felt unbearably vulgar by comparison. They were worlds apart from Xu Ran, without even a fraction of his attributes.

"Ran Di, I should go back now. Otherwise, if I linger in your room for too long, people might gossip," said Zhu Zhuqing. She had been in Xu Ran's room for a while now and staying any longer could cause trouble.

"Alright. Oh, here are the undergarments I prepared for you. These are for sports, and the rest you can wear on regular days." Xu Ran took out several small pieces of clothing from his storage soul tool and handed them to Zhu Zhuqing. When he found out that Zhu Zhuqing had been binding her body with cloth, he had asked the System for these items. As for the size, even though he wasn't sure, he picked size E.

"This is? You, shameless..." Zhu Zhuqing was initially stunned by the garments Xu Ran produced, puzzled, but she quickly understood and could only curse Xu Ran for his shamelessness. How could he be so bold as to bring out such embarrassing clothes?

However, she also felt a novelty; the bras of Soul Land were not the same as those from Earth in a previous life. Zhu Zhuqing knew that what Xu Ran had offered were more suited and could secure them better. Previously, during battles, they would move about annoyingly, causing her distress, but now it seemed there was a solution.

Zhu Zhuqing put the clothes Xu Ran had taken out into her storage soul tool and then immediately took off. There was a hint of secret joy in her heart; she hadn't expected Xu Ran to be so considerate as to have garments specifically tailored for her.