Chapter 178: Chapter 176: Xu Ran, It's Too Hard_1
"Xu Ran, what exactly happened last time?" Ning Rongrong walked up to Xu Ran with a concerned look.
Xiaowu and Zhu Zhuqing were also looking at Xu Ran with worry.
Even now, recalling that moment, they couldn't help but feel shocked. It was the first time in their lives that they had felt such a powerful presence, a presence that surpassed their imagination. And they knew that the aura had erupted from Xu Ran's body.
They found it hard to imagine how Xu Ran could suddenly become so strong.
Although Xu Ran was a prodigy with a talent surpassing all others, it was still impossible for him to have such great strength all of a sudden. They knew Xu Ran had always been mysterious, and they had never inquired about his secrets. However, this time it involved Xu Ran's safety, and they had to ask.
"You should all know about Xiaowu, Ah Yin, and my identity by now," Xu Ran said.
"Mm," Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing nodded. Although they found it somewhat unbelievable, they accepted Xu Ran's identity. Ning Rongrong didn't mind at all; she was actually very proud that Xu Ran was an Auspicious Beast. The stronger Xu Ran was, the happier she felt.
As for Zhu Zhuqing, besides being shocked, she didn't feel there was anything amiss. She had already given Xu Ran the most precious things a girl could offer. Whether it was following a chicken or a dog after marriage... no matter what identity Xu Ran had, she would always follow him and stand by his side.
But she still had some doubts. If Xu Ran was an Auspicious Beast, how could he be a member of the Zhu Clan? It couldn't be that Xu Ran had intentionally assumed a false identity to come to the Zhu Clan just to find her, could it? After all, Xu Ran was so shameless and lascivious...
"Regarding my identity, I'm not sure how to explain it to you all in a short time. All I can say is that I'm not a hundred-thousand-year soul beast who has reincarnated as a human; I am a bona fide human. Of course, I also possess the Auspicious Beast Bloodline, so I guess I'm also a soul beast. I'll explain the details to you another time," Xu Ran observed their expressions and immediately understood what they were thinking, so he addressed it directly.
In fact, he also didn't know what his identity really was, as he was both human and soul beast. In human form, he was a human, and in Soul Beast Form, he was a soul beast.
"Oh," the three girls obediently nodded their heads, their minds still puzzling over Xu Ran's statement. Wasn't it a contradiction? But they didn't ask any further, as they were obviously more interested in what happened before Xu Ran disappeared last time.
"Previously, Hao Tian Douluo intended to attack Xiaowu, arranging for Tang San to get close to her with the plan to have Xiaowu sacrifice herself to Tang San. However, my intervention disrupted his plans by saving Xiaowu."
"Last time Hao Tian Douluo came looking for me and Xiaowu. Tang San coming to Shrek Academy was also to scout information for his father Tang Hao in advance. Tang Hao thought Xiaowu and I were just hundred-thousand-year soul beasts with reincarnated forms, and our 'Cultivation Levels' were not that strong yet. But he never expected I had a treasure that could boost my power to the utmost level in a short time," Xu Ran said. Some of what he said was true, and some was dirt he slung at Tang Hao. After all, Tang Hao was already dirty enough, a little more wouldn't matter.
Before long, Tang Hao would be completely disgraced.
And all they needed to do was wait for Ah Yin to recover and Transform again.
"Then what? If you have such a treasure, wouldn't you become invincible?" Xiaowu and the others asked in astonishment. After all, the scene last time was terrifying. If Xu Ran could always use such a treasure, there would be few in the world who could oppose him.
"There's no such good fortune. That treasure could only be used once. After using it last time, it simply vanished into thin air. Moreover, such a sudden increase in power comes with many side effects. The reason I haven't returned these past days was because I've been recuperating," Xu Ran said smilingly. It seemed he had thought of another way to help himself lead a happy life.
At Tianshui College, there was Yue'er, a well-behaved and obedient girl who wouldn't refuse any of his requests. Now that he was back at Shrek Academy, if he could not continue to live freely and joyfully, it would be too pitiful.
Moreover, both Zhu Qing and Xiaowu had such good figures, so tempting that even in their tight clothes without revealing anything, it was still irresistible.
And then there was Rongrong, who he hadn't 'eaten' yet. 'Eating' her would bring another big wave of Skill Points.
Regarding Xu Ran's suddenly shameless gaze, the three women paid it no mind. This was not their first time being together with Xu Ran, and after such a long period of interaction, they had grown accustomed to his lecherous eyes.
Although they disliked being looked at with such eyes by others, Xu Ran was exceptionally close to them, naturally allowing for such behavior.
Furthermore, at the moment, their attention was entirely focused on the after-effects Xu Ran mentioned, and they suddenly understood.
Had Xu Ran not returned these past few days because he was tending to his injuries?
It's no wonder Xu Ran was away for such a long time without returning.
Although they listened to Xu Ran speak lightheartedly, they could guess that these days must have been extremely painful for him.
Indeed, in this world, how could there be anything gained without paying a price?
In this world, if you want to gain great benefits, you must exchange something of equal value.
And Xu Ran, gaining strength surpassing that of Hao Tian Douluo within a short period of time, must have paid a heavy price.
These days, Xu Ran could very well be enduring excruciating pain every single day.
Suddenly, while listening to Xu Ran's indifferent speech, their hearts grew incredibly sour, and their eyes felt as uncomfortable as if sand had gotten into them, so they fought back their tears, not allowing themselves to cry.
Was this the man they were to marry in the future?
No matter what happened, he would always bear it alone. Had they not been attentive to these details, perhaps the suffering Xu Ran endured these days would forever remain unknown to anyone.
Xu Ran, how bitter it has been for you!
Xu Ran, it has really been too bitter for you!
Before, when they hadn't seen Xu Ran for a long time, they were worried about his safety, but they also suspected whether he had met another pretty girl and was reluctant to return. Now thinking back, they felt how vile their thoughts were.
Xu Ran suffered so much; he was enduring tremendous pain and torment these days, so how could he possibly be with another girl?
Given Xu Ran's character, upright and pure, he would never do such a thing.
"Xu Ran, how have you been coping these days? Does it still hurt?" Ning Rongrong asked with tearful eyes. Coming from the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect, a cultivation family, she understood the consequences of such secret techniques that could rapidly enhance one's strength far better than Xiaowu and Zhu Zhuqing.
And it was precisely because she understood too well that she felt even more heartache.
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