Chapter 762: Chapter 759: Accepting Purple Pearl as a Disciple_1
Xu Ran felt somewhat thrilled.
At that moment, under the moonless sky and howling wind, Purple Pearl seemed to also harbor feelings for him. Could it not mean that they could possibly...
However, this progression might be too rapid. She has just been through such a tragic event, and all he could think about was doing something to her. That seems much too beastly, doesn't it?
After all, he, Xu Ran, was a gentleman! He wouldn't be this shameless!
Purple Pearl also felt shy. Right after that thought crossed her mind, she knelt on the ground, without much further consideration. Now, the sea water kept soaking her long dress, making her somewhat embarrassed. Her physique was already attractive; with the wet dress clinging tightly onto her, wouldn't it reveal everything?
At the same time, she noticed that Xu Ran's gaze would sweep over her body occasionally, burning with intensity. This made her feel both bashful and pleased.
Could she actually attract Xu Ran?
She was so beautiful, and maybe not as unworthy as she imagined herself to be.
Moreover, she was more eager to become Xu Ran's disciple: not only to be close to Xu Ran but also to learn a lot, so she could protect the ones she wanted to protect in the future.
With Xu Ran being so powerful, merely learning some superficial knowledge from him would be enough for her to dominate this sea area.
"Xu Ran, I want you to take me as your disciple," Purple Pearl said.
"Take you as a disciple?" Xu Ran was somewhat dumbfounded, looking at Purple Pearl, then suddenly grasping what she meant.
"Are you sure?" Xu Ran said, his lips twitching. You're bringing this up just as I'm about to take my pants off? But having a beautiful disciple isn't too bad. Purple Pearl's appearance doesn't concede much compared to Liu Erlong and the others.
"I'm certain. Please, Xu Ran, take me in. I can endure hardships and will carry out your every command without hesitation. I just wish to stay by your side, to learn the knowledge of a Soul Master, and become a powerful being in the future," Purple Pearl said with a firm gaze.
There was something else Purple Pearl hadn't mentioned: if she became Xu Ran's disciple, she could then stay with Xu Ran.
But by becoming a disciple, her relationship with Xu Ran would no longer be eligible for anything else. She, Purple Pearl, highly respected her teachers and would absolutely not be one of those who disrespected their masters.
However, Purple Pearl didn't realize that she was overthinking it. Relationships in Xu Ran's "Harem" were complicated. A master-disciple relationship wasn't out of the question.
"But do you realize that you've already passed the prime age for cultivation? Even if you strive to cultivate from now on, it would be difficult to catch up with others," Xu Ran said. Purple Pearl's talent was actually quite good, it was just that she had been alone in this vast sea area, deprived of a structured system of Soul Master knowledge.
The key issue was the lack of a powerful Soul Master to help her hunt for suitable Soul Rings, causing Purple Pearl's talent to be wasted.
"I know. But I do not need to compare myself with others; I only need to be stronger than my past self," Purple Pearl said. She was well aware that she had passed the age for basic cultivation. But what of it? Was she to just give up completely?
There were still many people she needed to protect, so she couldn't stop.
Moreover, she believed in Xu Ran, who was so strong. If she became Xu Ran's disciple, surely her own strength would be considerable.
Sometimes, one's own diligent cultivation is not as effective as assistance from a powerful benefactor.
If Xu Ran lends her a hand now, she would repay him manifold in the future. She was always someone grateful for kindness and would certainly repay it fully.
"Alright. From now on you are my, Xu Ran's, disciple. This is the first time I'm taking on a disciple," Xu Ran said, helping Purple Pearl to her feet. The seawater made Purple Pearl's dress cling to her body, revealing her exquisitely perfect figure. Even the resolute Xu Ran couldn't help but take a few more glances.
Men enjoy looking at beautiful women; it's their nature, and rational control is futile.
If reason can restrain it, it means you're a eunuch.
"Disciple pays respect to Master," said Purple Pearl, overjoyed, as she bowed deeply to Xu Ran.
She hadn't held much hope. With her limited talent, how could Xu Ran possibly take notice of her? To her surprise, Xu Ran actually accepted her as a disciple.
Would she be a disciple of a powerful being like Xu Ran from now on? It sounded somewhat dreamlike, and her heart was filled with elation.
"Although I've taken you as a disciple, I'm afraid I won't have much time to teach you in the future," Xu Ran said, touching his nose. He was very busy now, how could he find the time to instruct Purple Pearl?
"It's fine, Master. If you can guide me now and then, I'll be content," Purple Pearl thought being accepted as Xu Ran's disciple was already a huge fortune for her, how could she expect anything else?
"But, Master?"
"What is it?"
"Could you also teach me to play the flute when you have the time?" Purple Pearl asked, with a blush on her face. She had been incredibly impressed by the sound of Xu Ran's flute playing earlier. He had seemed perfect then, leaving her mesmerized.
If Xu Ran could teach her, she would be able to hear such lovely music often.
"Play the flute? Don't you already know how? This doesn't need teaching, you girls have a natural gift for it. Several of your mistresses are quite skilled at it," Xu Ran commented, recalling Rongrong and the others, a ripple of emotion passing through his heart.
To be frank, when he saw Purple Pearl kneeling on the ground, he thought she was preparing to perform a certain skill for him.
In reality, he was overthinking it. He and Purple Pearl were not that familiar; naturally, she wouldn't do such a thing.
However, now that Purple Pearl was inquiring about this particular skill, what did she intend to do? Was she planning to learn it and then serve him with it one day? How delightful.
"Ah? Master? I..." Purple Pearl was confused. She didn't understand why girls would be naturally talented in this area, could it be because girls are more meticulous? She always felt that there was something odd about the way Xu Ran looked at her, which made her feel bashful.
What exactly did Xu Ran mean?
She sensed that Xu Ran might have an ulterior motive.
"Actually..." Xu Ran whispered softly into Purple Pearl's ear.
The more Purple Pearl listened, the redder her face grew, her ears and neck flushing with embarrassment.
"Master, you're so naughty. I'm not talking to you anymore. I'm leaving first," Purple Pearl was unbearably mortified. She hadn't expected Xu Ran to think in that direction. Just imagining such a scene made her feel extremely ashamed.
She hadn't known that it was possible to play that way.
She thought all girls needed to do was to go there and then to wait for a while. But it seemed... it seemed like there were a lot of other things for a girl to do as well.
And why did Xu Ran tell her these things, could it be that Xu Ran also thought of...?
She remembered the way Xu Ran looked at her earlier. Could it be that when she knelt down, Xu Ran thought she wanted to...?
With these thoughts, Purple Pearl's face grew even redder, and she fled the scene without looking back.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone