Chapter 732: Chapter 729: Couldn't This Lead to a Bold Idea_1
Xu Ran felt that this plot was somewhat melodramatic.
In the past, it was always him initializing the routine and then charming the ladies, but it seemed like real love at first sight hadn't happened yet. In fact, even though there are quite a few people in the real world who are obsessed with looks, those who want to be with you just because of your looks are still rare.
Most people are still very sensible.
"What's going on here?" Xu Ran looked utterly confused. If Ah Rou fell in love with him at first sight, he wouldn't need any tricks to win her heart. Pfft, no, it's like he's already captured a part of Ah Rou's heart just by fainting here.
"Host-brother is so handsome, naturally, there will be a lot of girls who like him," the System's voice rang out. A mesmerized look also appeared in her beautiful eyes. She was equally enchanted by Host-brother's appearance. In her eyes, Host-brother was the best man in the world, bar none.
"That can't be right," Xu Ran twitched the corner of his mouth. Although he also thought he was quite handsome, he didn't think he was that extreme.
"But the main reason is, Ah Rou, living in Aquipeia Forest yet yearning for the human world, suddenly met you. She feels you are a gift bestowed to her by the heavens..." the System explained, casually sharing a lot of information about Ah Rou with Xu Ran.
At that moment, Xu Ran finally understood Ah Rou's character.
If Ah Rou lived in the human world, maybe she would become good friends with Tang Yuehua.
Unfortunately, Ah Rou was a soul beast.
This also showed that Ah Rou was a marginalized being in Aquipeia Forest. Consequently, Xiaowu, Da Ming, and Er Ming all became marginalized entities in Aquipeia Forest. The powerful soul beasts of Aquipeia Forest all despised humans, so much so that even some powerful soul beasts, who could transform their bodies into human shape, opted not to do so.
Because she was ostracized by those powerful soul beasts, Ah Rou lived on the outskirts of Aquipeia Forest, far away from the core areas of the major powers.
Consequently, there were so many rumors about the Titan Apes and Azure Oxpythons in the human world. Even a loser like Yu Xiaogang knew about them.
If they lived in the true inner regions, how would the people of the human world know about such powerful soul beasts like the Titan Apes? The Titans and Tian Qing lived in outer areas, which is why they were endangered by hunters. The human world hadn't fully explored Aquipeia Forest.
Even ten thousand years later, the core circle of Aquipeia Forest would still be a forbidden zone for humans, accessible only to a few exceptionally strong individuals from the human world.
Di Tian's power reached the level of a demigod, besides actual gods, nobody on Soul Land was stronger than him.
"So what should I do now?" Xu Ran felt somewhat troubled. He understood Ah Rou's feelings, but he couldn't accept her. Good heavens, his true love was with Xiaowu, and with Ah Rou, of course, it was...
Ptui, how had he, Xu Ran, come to seem more and more like a lecher?
"Host-brother, you might as well not struggle. Struggle is futile. Since it's come to this, better to boldly accept everything. Ah Rou is also a great beauty, you know. Plus, she's so kind, talented, and multifaceted. If you married her, you wouldn't believe how comfortable it would be," said the System with a beaming smile.
"But..." Xu Ran protested, even though he was already tempted, he pretended to be pure on the surface.
Xu Ran felt that he was still a man with bottom lines.
"Host-brother, you really are saying one thing and thinking another, and here you accuse us girls. You've already been with Bi Bidong and Qian Renxue..." the System said coquettishly, giving Xu Ran a languishing look.
"Then I'll just have to play it by ear," Xu Ran said with an awkward smile.
He slowly opened his eyes to find himself in a snug, antiquated wooden cabin. At the moment, Xu Ran was lying on a purple-scented bed, the fragrance of a woman's body permeating the air, invigorating the spirit. Xu Ran liked this scent very much. It was also the reason why he would often visit the rooms of Bi Bidong, Xiaowu, and Zhu Qing.
The bed of a girl always smelled delightful, its fragrance was so comforting and uplifting.
As for his own bed, though it didn't have any bad odors, it also didn't have that delightful scent.
"It smells so good," Xu Ran thought to himself. He tilted his head, his nose pressed against the bedding, relishing the rich aroma. Moonlight hue, woman's fragrance... it was truly hard to resist.
Probably no man could withstand such seduction.
"You're awake?" a voice filled with surprise rang out. Ah Rou was standing at the doorway, poised and dignified, holding a bowl of medicine. Today, Ah Rou had changed into new clothes—a light purple knee-length dress, black tights, and blue high-heeled shoes—that made her look strikingly bright and elegant with an air of nobility.
In the world of soul beasts, it was rare to find such a strong presence of human aesthetic. This sense of beauty was indeed human-like.
This also explained why Ah Rou's life has been so miserable.
It was said that Ah Rou was killed by Bi Bidong because Ah Rou had saved a member of Martial Soul Hall, and after that person healed, he came back with Bi Bidong and the Hall's members to besiege Ah Rou. Ah Rou was essentially kind-hearted.
Unfortunately, humans and soul beasts were inherently opposed. The soul beasts possessed treasures that humans needed, which doomed the two races to the inevitability of conflict.
If Xu Ran were Bi Bidong, without having met Ah Rou, and without the "System" Miss to help him become stronger quickly, he too might have found it difficult to resist the temptation of a hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone.
This was normal human nature.
No, it was the natural instinct of all life. "Every man for himself" is the law of nature.
If Xu Ran didn't have the "System" Miss and had to slowly hunt soul beasts, he didn't know whether he'd be able to hide the uglier sides of human nature. Sometimes, it's not about being innately good; your kindness might be due to the environment that provides you with the fertile soil for decency and excellence.
"Hello," Xu Ran said to Ah Rou with a gentle smile.
"My name is Ah Rou. I saw you had passed out and were seriously injured, so I rescued you to my room," Ah Rou's pretty face blushed as she felt her heart melt under Xu Ran's tender smile.
In that moment, she felt all her emotions being stirred solely because of Xu Ran.
The feeling was extraordinary, yet it made her feel comfortable and happy.
"My name is Xu Ran, thank you for saving me." Xu Ran smiled, his eyes drifting across Ah Rou's voluptuous and exquisite figure, he couldn't help but harbor inappropriate thoughts.
"Oh, let me feed you the medicine. I brewed this herbal remedy myself." Ah Rou hung her head, too shy to meet Xu Ran's eyes. Even as a soul beast of over a hundred thousand years, she felt bashful at that moment. She sat beside the bed, leaning close to Xu Ran, scooped up the medicine, gently blew on it, and then brought it to Xu Ran's lips.
Her movements were tender, as if she was afraid of scalding Xu Ran.
At that moment, Ah Rou was like a gentle wife, selflessly giving her all to her husband.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone