Chapter 813: Chapter 811: Lorelai's Choice, Tang San's Jealousy_1
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Hearing Tang San's unyielding words, Xu Ran's expression grew cold.
Tang San really did abandon all pretense of cordiality.
Although he liked flirting with girls, he never used force to threaten a woman, finding such tactics too low-level. Moreover, he preferred to win over their hearts first, and their bodies secondarily. Only when their hearts are entirely fixated on you do you experience a profound sense of satisfaction.
Indeed, Tang San was the epitome of a straightforward man.
Without the protagonist's halo, Tang San would probably struggle even to find a girlfriend.
How pitiful...
However, Xu Ran was somewhat curious about Lorelai's answer.
Honestly, he wasn't lacking in female company. Even though Lorelai was very beautiful, and a Merfolk Princess, she still wasn't appealing enough to deeply move his heart. He knew about Poseissi's character, but wasn't too clear about Lorelai's. The original work didn't provide much detail about her.
He definitely didn't want to casually bring back a woman who would incite trouble within his "Harem".
The main reason his "Harem" was at peace was that the women he flirted with were all good women well-clarified in the original story, and thus there were no issues.
"Are you threatening me?"
Lorelai's face turned pale, and her delicate body trembled as she listened to Tang San's words.
She knew that Tang San had passed the Sea God's Nine Quests, and with his strength, the assessments were a breeze. This meant that Tang San would become the Sea God in the future.
The Merfolk Clan lived by the sea and would be under the Sea God's dominion for their entire lives.
If she didn't comply with Tang San, would he harm her people?
But, to really submit to Tang San?
Tang San was such a despicable man, using such tactics to threaten a woman; he couldn't be a good person. The Sea God itself was despicable, and the chosen Inheritor was also bound to be a detestable and treacherous individual.
Being with such a person, it would be better to die than to live.
Moreover, she already had someone she liked in her heart.
The man she liked was...
Lorelai looked towards Xu Ran, her gaze lingering on his impressive and handsome physique, becoming entranced.
For many years, only Xu Ran had stirred her heart.
In this life, he was probably the only one.
Xu Ran was outstanding, and although Tang San was also powerful, Tang San's character paled in comparison to Xu Ran; it was like comparing heaven and earth.
She fancied Xu Ran's warm and elegant nobility, not Tang San's petty villainy.
But... did she have a choice?
"You are free to make any decision. If you disagree, and are willing to follow me, I can protect you and your family," Xu Ran said indifferently.
Xu Ran's aura was terrifying, his Soul Power surging powerfully, slightly surpassing even Tang San's.
Now, Tang San was no match for him.
Even if Tang San became a dual-god, Xu Ran wouldn't fear him.
He would soon, just as long as he caught up to Poseissi, break through to become a Titled Douluo.
With his foundation, as soon as he stepped into the rank of Titled Douluo, his "Cultivation Level" would skyrocket to a high level.
Perhaps, even reaching level 99.
Within Xu Ran's body, the Soul Power had already condensed to the extreme; due to the lack of a Soul Ring to enter the next level, all he could do was to keep compressing and accumulating. As soon as his "Cultivation Level" broke through, that intensely condensed Soul Power within him would continuously break through all sorts of bottlenecks.
Now, Xu Ran felt he could no longer compress his Soul Power, as it was already at its utmost limit, and any further compression would place significant stress on his body.
But soon, he would break through.
Xu Ran's aura was even more turbulent than Tang San's, causing Tang San's face to turn grim.
"You need to make a wise decision, for I will become the Sea God in the future. If you choose poorly, you will regret it," Tang San said coldly, sensing that the situation was turning against him.
An unfeeling murderous intent and resentment from Tang San swept towards Lorelai.
In an instant, Lorelai felt as if she had plummeted into an ice cellar, with the threat of death looming over her.
However, quite quickly, a warmth like the sun's rays enveloped her, making her feel warm and safe.
"I would rather die than submit to you."
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Lorelai gritted her teeth and looked at Tang San with cold eyes.
She walked straight toward Xu Ran and took his hand.
Even if following Xu Ran was a wrong decision, she had no regrets.
The Sea God, such a despicable person, even if she were to follow Tang San and eke out a living, what would be the point? Should their Merfolk Clan serve Tang San like dogs? She wouldn't accept that.
Moreover, if Tang San could be so despicable now, who knew what he might do if she were really with him?
Putting everything else aside, even if Tang San wasn't such a despicable person, she still wouldn't choose him.
She only wanted to be with the person she liked.
"Xu Ran, I like you."
Lorelai mustered her courage and seriously said to Xu Ran.
The moment Xu Ran played that incredibly beautiful music, she had fallen for him.
She admired Xu Ran's talent.
"I will protect you from now on," Xu Ran said with a faint smile, gripping Lorelai's hand tightly.
Warmth filled his heart; indeed, he hadn't misread her.
"Really?"
Lorelai's eyes widened in immense surprise, somewhat flattered.
She hadn't expected Xu Ran to truly agree.
She felt she was far from worthy of Xu Ran and had only spoken out, harboring a slim hope.
But who would have thought…
"Of course, it's true." Xu Ran's mouth curled upward as he looked at Tang San.
He found it amusing.
Tang San really was a waste.
So what if he received the inheritance of the Sea God? Even if Tang San became the Sea God, the beauties of the sea would still not fancy him. Haha... that must be the most terrible thing, right?
Purple Pearl, Bai Xiuxiu, Little White, Lan Nuer, Blue Buddha Child, Lorelai, Poseissi.
This time, he would capture them all in one fell swoop, and he wouldn't leave any for Tang San.
At most, Tang San could only pick from those he had rejected!
This was the sad reality of Tang San.
Perhaps this is the most miserable god.
But this was just the beginning. Eventually, he would snatch Poseissi as well; only then would Tang San understand what pain was.
On Sea God's Island, even if he became the Inheritor, Tang San would still end up alone.
Furthermore, Tang San and the Sea God might both face the curses and abandonment of the sea's inhabitants in the future.
"Xu Ran, I forbid you to look at me with that kind of gaze. I forbid it!!!"
Tang San looked at Xu Ran frantically, his eyes crazed with jealousy and filled with bloodshot veins.
He hated being looked at with that gaze reserved for the weak; it made him feel like a small and insignificant ant.
He was the Rakshasa God and the Sea God's Heir; how could he possibly be weak?
But why... why was he, Tang San, such a failure?
Couldn't he even win over a single woman?
Other powerful beings only had to gesture, and numerous women would throw themselves into their arms. So why was he so pitiful?
Tang San was crazed with jealousy; this wasn't just about getting a woman—it was a matter of dignity.
He was the Sea God's Heir, destined to become the Sea God.
All the inhabitants of Sea God's Island would become his subjects in the future.
And now, he had been abandoned by his own people, who were turning to his mortal enemy.
This feeling brought him an immense sense of shame.
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