Chapter 760: Chapter 757 Gratitude of Purple Pearl_1
"Thank you, noble sir, for saving our lives."
"We can never repay you enough for saving our lives, sir. Even if we become oxen or horses in the next life, we must repay your kindness."
"May the sir live forever."
On Pearl Island, the survivors saw Tang San being driven away by Xu Ran, and tears of excitement filled their eyes.
Only those who have faced death can understand the preciousness of life. They did not submit to Tang San before, and they did not kneel to Tang San not because they were not afraid of dying, but because of a kind of backbone, a hate greater than death.
Thus, they would rather die than kneel to Tang San.
But now that Xu Ran had saved them, and they could live again, they naturally felt grateful and indebted. Although many people died on Pearl Island, there were also many survivors.
As a pirate group, they were accustomed to seeing death at sea. Despite harboring deep hatred and despair, they ultimately held onto a desire to live.
"Did we win? Xu Ran, is he really that strong?" Purple Pearl's beautiful eyes shimmered with amazement as she looked at Xu Ran and spoke softly. Seeing him in action, she now understood just how powerful Xu Ran was.
At least, Xu Ran could threaten Tang San, otherwise Tang San would not have left.
"Purple Pearl of the Purple Pearl Pirate Group thanks you, my lord, for saving our lives." Purple Pearl came over and knelt heavily on the ground. At that moment, she truly felt grateful to Xu Ran.
If it hadn't been for Xu Ran, so many people from Pearl Island might have died at the hands of Tang San.
And she would have suffered great humiliation.
Thankfully, Xu Ran arrived in time.
Looking at Xu Ran, she couldn't help but wonder why, despite similarly immense strength, there was such a stark contrast between the two men—one despicable and shameless, who would stoop to anything, and the other gentle and refined, with a noble and otherworldly presence.
How could such a bearing even be compared to that of a murderous maniac like Tang San?
"Purple Sister, why are you kneeling? What we did was only right," Xiaowu said, reaching out to pull Purple Pearl up.
"No, maybe it was a simple gesture for you, but for us, it was the salvation of our lives." Purple Pearl shook her head, still kneeling and filled with gratitude.
"Alright, everyone get up. Let us bury the remains of the dead," Xu Ran said, extending his hand to help Purple Pearl up.
"Thank you," Purple Pearl said earnestly, her eyes as beautiful as the sea looking at Xu Ran.
She felt fortunate. What would have happened today if not for Xu Ran?
Although Pearl Island had still suffered great losses, in the end, many people had survived, and there was a chance to rebuild Pearl Island in the future.
"There's no need to thank me," Xu Ran shook his head, looking at Purple Pearl's beautiful appearance, unsure of what to say.
He had originally thought to tease Purple Pearl. After all, she was a woman of peerless beauty, with a distinctive character on Pearl Island, and quite unique.
But after witnessing this scene today, how could he say anything?
Thankfully he had arrived a step early, otherwise, if something had truly happened to Purple Pearl, he would never have forgiven himself. After all, it was because of him that Purple Pearl didn't have to go through all this.
"Then you guys rest here for now, I'll come find you after I handle some things," Purple Pearl said. She knew that Xu Ran and his people were probably passing through, but she felt somewhat reluctant to see Xu Ran leave.
She was worried that if Xu Ran left, she might never see him again in this lifetime.
Xu Ran was truly special.
If such a person were to leave, he might indeed leave for good, never to return.
She didn't know what her own heart was like, but now personal affection had to be set aside; there were still many responsibilities waiting for her on Pearl Island.
"Okay," Xu Ran glanced at Xiaowu and nodded in agreement upon seeing that she was also in accord.
"Xu Ran, Purple Pearl is so pitiable," Xiaowu couldn't help but express her sympathy. Witnessing everything happening on Pearl Island made her feel uneasy, and her resentment towards Tang San intensified.
Tang San had grown powerful and had even attacked ordinary people.
In Soul Land, those powerful beings were not allowed to kill ordinary people. This was an unspoken rule.
Otherwise, how could the commoners ever be a match for the mighty Soul Masters?
"Yes, Tang San's sins are indeed deep," Xu Ran agreed. In reality, both he and Tang San had committed many sins. The number of lives he bore on his conscience was no less than Tang San's.
But it's a case of the victor being king, and the defeated being the bandit.
Whoever emerged as the final victor could write the history. At that time, you could paint yourself as perfectly as you wished. After all, this was a world where the strong preyed on the weak. As long as you were powerful enough, you could have everything.
If Tang San became powerful, Xu Ran would also be portrayed as an existence full of evil deeds.
"Xu Ran, is Tang San's strength very formidable now?" Xiaowu's beautiful eyes were filled with concern. She felt that the current Tang San had become difficult to deal with and seemed to pose a threat to Xu Ran.
"Don't worry, it's just an ant that has become a bit stronger. If I could trample him underfoot before, I can still do so in the future," Xu Ran was very confident. Even if Tang San truly mastered the things from the Divine Realm, so what?
His System surpassed the things from the Divine Realm.
No matter when, he could always suppress Tang San by a notch.
He would always be a level above Tang San.
In different dimensions, no matter how strong Tang San became, he could never contend with him.
"Mhm, I believe in you. You're the strongest," Xiaowu nodded earnestly, the worry in her eyes dissipating significantly. Ever since she knew Xu Ran, he had been an invincible presence.
If it weren't for their hindrance, Xu Ran would never have been injured, no matter how strong an opponent he faced.
And Tang San had always been weaker than Xu Ran since Notting City. It was still the case now; otherwise, Tang San wouldn't have fled when facing Xu Ran.
"Xu Ran, what do you think of Purple Pearl?" Xiaowu asked again, sticking out her tongue playfully.
"What do you mean 'what do I think'?" Xu Ran asked, puzzled.
"You're still playing dumb? Didn't you come to Pearl Island for that? Hmph. Now that you've played the hero, why not seize the opportunity? With Pearl Island in such a state, and Purple Pearl so heartbroken, it's the perfect chance for you to step in," Xiaowu spoke mischievously. She understood Xu Ran's intentions as soon as she saw Purple Pearl.
Xu Ran was not here solely to deal with Tang San. He hadn't known about Tang San's presence here before, and it was clear from Xu Ran's expression.
So was Xu Ran coming here out of lust?
"Hmph. You lecher, always thinking about doing things with girls that are bad for your health. Sometimes I don't even know where you get your information from; you always know where the pretty girls are," Xiaowu pouted.
She was very curious about how Xu Ran knew that Purple Pearl of Pearl Island was beautiful?
With the sea separating it from the land, how did Xu Ran get the news?
She found it very strange. Stinky Xu Ran, a lecher, must have some unsavory channels.
"Don't speculate wildly. There's nothing like that," Xu Ran laughed and pulled Xiaowu into his embrace as they headed towards the room.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone