Chapter 192: Chapter 190: Xu Ran, Possessing an Incomparably Noble Character!_1
"Brother Ran, why is this Immortal Herb called Acacia Red?" Oscar asked curiously.
"Acacia Red is a herb of true affection; it is not merely a simple medicinal herb, it has already developed spiritual intelligence. To harvest Acacia Red, one must be a person of genuine affection, with pure-minded devotion to love, to be able to dig it out. If one who is not of this nature were to dig up Acacia Red from the soil, its medicinal properties would instantly vanish," Xu Ran explained, each word filled with sincerity, stunning everyone present.
They hadn't expected there to be such a hidden story behind this Immortal Herb.
The Immortal Herb was not only a treasure but also a representation of Xu Ran's true feelings.
Acacia Red, embodying Xu Ran's sincere love.
That was why, upon seeing Tang San aiming for Acacia Red, anger surged uncontrollably within him and he lashed out at Tang San. To anyone, feelings are sacrosanct.
This was true for Xu Ran as well.
Xu Ran was a man of deep affection, holding feelings in the highest regard.
Had this not been the case, Xu Ran would not have struggled against a ten-thousand-year soul beast for this Immortal Herb. Even though Xu Ran spoke lightly of it, a trace of bitterness could be discerned at the corner of his mouth.
What did this imply?
The struggle against the ten-thousand-year soul beast must not have been easy for Xu Ran.
In their minds, they envisioned a scene: A graceful youth wielding a longsword, fighting a ferociously savage soul beast. The youth was covered in wounds, with crimson blood flowing from the gashes on his body, presenting a harrowing sight. Yet even so, the speed of the youth's sword remained unrelenting. Each strike was so resolute...
Even though Xu Ran did not spell it out.
They knew that this must have been the reality.
Some things didn't need Xu Ran to articulate them fully; they could infer them on their own.
Because from the bitter smile on Xu Ran's lips and the gaze that seemed to have weathered countless hardships, it was evident that he had endured many ordeals before finally obtaining Acacia Red.
This caused them all to be enraptured.
Although they were rough men, they were not emotionless wooden figures. How could they not cherish something as ethereal as love?
Previously, they were somewhat perplexed as to why Xu Ran could make so many girls fall for him instantly, willing to serve him alongside other women just to be with him.
Perhaps it was Xu Ran's heartfelt sincerity that had captivated them.
They could see that this was the kind of person Xu Ran was.
The qualities that Xu Ran possessed were indeed noble.
At that moment, Ning Rongrong gazed at Xu Ran intently, only now understanding the trials and tribulations he must have gone through to acquire these Immortal Herbs. Xu Ran had always kept everything buried in his heart, rarely revealing his struggles.
Xu Ran was a true man, shouldering everything on his own regardless of the circumstances.
Even when facing powerful soul beasts or the threat of death, he kept it all inside, silently bearing his burdens. In their presence, he was always unperturbed, facing all difficulties with just a smile.
"Xu Ran, why are you so silly? Hiding everything from us," Ning Rongrong said, tears blurring her vision as she gazed at Xu Ran, a beauty in tears, could evoke pity in the hearts of all men worldwide.
Ning Rongrong lay softly in Xu Ran's arms and hugged him tightly in return.
Feeling Xu Ran's sturdy body, she was so moved.
"It's okay, I am not hurt at all," Xu Ran said tenderly as he stroked Ning Rongrong's long hair.
He really wasn't hurt in the slightest. That cliché about Immortal Herbs always being guarded by a ferocious beast was a classic trope from the fantasy novels of his previous life. It made Xu Ran marvel at just how classic it was. He merely mentioned it offhandedly, and they all believed him.
Beyond that, he also felt a trace of guilt.
The girls of Soul Land are so naive, believing whatever he said.
After all, Soul Land could not compare to Earth in his previous life.
In his previous life, even trivial matters could be seen on the internet, and one could say that a casual browse through a website would expose you to all sorts of bizarre incidents. Girls from his previous life had seen much and were thus more cunning.
Whereas the girls of Soul Land, from a young age, commenced their cultivation, spending their time in academies and sects outside of cultivation. How could they know of such tricks?
"Xu Ran, even at this point, you're still pretending. How could there be a powerful soul beast guarding the vicinity of the Icefire Polarized Eyes? That kind of place is not suitable at all for soul beasts to live in," Tang San spoke up.
Xu Ran was being too fake, claiming that Acacia Red was guarded by a ten-thousand-year soul beast. Who would believe such a blatant lie?
The Icefire Polarized Eyes were suitable for plant growth but entirely unsuitable for animals. According to the Mystic Sky Records, besides the beneficial treasures, there were also various poisons around the Icefire Polarized Eyes.
In such an environment, how could a soul beast survive?
Even a powerful poison-type soul beast would fall victim to the myriad of poisons within the Icefire Polarized Eyes.
In such a place, a non-plant soul beast that had survived for tens of thousands of years?
This was utterly preposterous.
However, at this time, Tang San had not realized one fact. On the entire Soul Land continent, only he possessed the Mystic Sky Records; he knew the flaws in Xu Ran's story, but the others did not.
Ning Rongrong, listening to Tang San's words, had a change in expression to one of icy coldness. The others felt the same.
To them, the difference in character between Tang San and Xu Ran was as vast as the heavens and the earth.
Tang San had always been an actor, while Xu Ran never pretended or put on airs, and might not have even revealed the grievances he suffered if not for Tang San.
"Tang San, is this your attitude of admitting your mistake?"
"I have not yet settled scores with you regarding your attack on Xu Ran, and yet, you dare to slander him so. If you don't apologize to Xu Ran today, we, the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect, will never let you off," Ning Rongrong said coldly. She could no longer hold back. Even if Xu Ran did not pursue Tang San's mistakes, she would seek justice to the end.
Xu Ran was her love, and she would not allow her other half to be slandered by someone else who would then get off scot-free.
"Seven Treasures Glaze Sect?" Hearing Ning Rongrong's ice-cold words, everyone gasped.
Then, Flander delivered another slap to Tang San's face.
"Ah."
"It hurts."
Flander's slap was incredibly forceful this time, causing Tang San to cry out in pain.
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