"Um, hi, I'm Qian Ran."
Seeing Ning Tian openly expressing her feelings, Qian Ran couldn't help but feel a bit smug.
Was this his natural charisma?
Now he didn't even need to make the first move; girls were coming to him on their own?
And it was even a two-for-one deal.
"By the way, I remember your martial soul is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Shouldn't you be in Class Three? I didn't expect to see you in Class One as well." Qian Ran smiled. The first-year students were divided into four classes: Class One for Assault and Control Soul Masters, Class Two for Defense and Agility Soul Masters, Class Three for Support Soul Masters, and Class Four for soul masters with special attributes, including Food, Healing, and Tool Soul Masters.
"Well, I… I felt I could be more useful here, so…" Ning Tian lowered her head shyly. Watching Ning Tian act so bashfully in front of Qian Ran, Wu Feng couldn't help but curl her lip.
Ning Tian had begged the department head for a long time to be placed in this class, but it was for the best since it would allow her to protect Ning Tian more easily. Her martial soul, the Red Dragon, was an assault-type, and she was originally assigned to protect Ning Tian, so being in the same class was convenient.
"Is that so? Our Class One teachers focus primarily on Assault and Control Soul Masters. Are you sure this won't interfere with your training?" Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao walked over, looking a bit jealous as they glanced at Ning Tian.
Damn it!
They had expected this day would come!
Sure enough, as soon as the classes were assigned, someone was already cozying up to him. And it was the prestigious young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan!
A proper Support-type soul master avoiding the support class just to join Class One, and right after class assignments, she went straight to chat with Qian Ran. Any girl could see through Ning Tian's little scheme.
"It's no problem. I've already learned the basics from my clan. If I encounter any training issues, I can always consult a teacher." Sensing the hostility from Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao, Ning Tian straightened her posture, showing a confident smile.
Ning Tian didn't see herself as inferior to anyone.
Moreover…
She felt Xiao Xiao wouldn't last with Qian Ran.
She often saw Xiao Xiao walking with Wang Dong, which annoyed her. Qian Ran was so exceptional, yet Xiao Xiao didn't seem to appreciate it, not even maintaining distance from Wang Dong. Many freshmen resented Xiao Xiao, and Ning Tian was one of them.
If she were with Qian Ran, she would never behave like that.
"You!" Xiao Xiao huffed, noticing the strange way Ning Tian was looking at her and Wang Dong'er.
Over the past days, she had been repeatedly misunderstood by many people. How could anyone think she was that fickle?
If Wang Dong'er hadn't been begging her to keep the secret, she would have exposed Wang Dong'er's real identity as a girl long ago.
Wang Dong'er, feeling guilty, couldn't even look Xiao Xiao in the eye.
Great, it seemed the rivalry was starting already. Qian Ran felt a headache coming on.
"Qian Ran-brother," Xiao Xiao murmured, holding Qian Ran's arm and acting cute, sounding a little aggrieved.
Normally, she wouldn't care to compete, but Ning Tian's attitude made her want to tease her a bit.
Just then, as Qian Ran was at a loss for what to do, Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu walked over.
"Qian Ran, seems like you're lucky with the ladies."
Dai Huabin's eyes held a murderous intent; thinking of yesterday's humiliation made him wish he could kill Qian Ran. He was forced to wet himself in front of so many teachers—a disgrace like no other!
In his life, he had never been so humiliated! He hadn't even left his dorm since yesterday, wallowing in his shame.
Before meeting Qian Ran, he had been the most formidable figure among the freshmen. But Qian Ran brought all that to a humiliating end.
While he suffered, Qian Ran was surrounded by beautiful girls, chatting and laughing. The stark contrast made Dai Huabin hate Qian Ran even more.
Why did Qian Ran have to be in his year? Without Qian Ran, he would be the strongest, and maybe Ning Tian and Xiao Xiao would fall for him too. He wasn't even that interested in them, but seeing Qian Ran enjoying so much made him crave the same.
"Dai Huabin. What's this? Still not enough from yesterday? Want to relive it?" Qian Ran sneered.
Dai Huabin, a typical small-time antagonist, never concerned Qian Ran.
If it weren't for Dai Huabin having a beautiful fiancée, Qian Ran probably wouldn't even remember his name.
"Hmph. I haven't done anything to you right now." Dai Huabin's face paled, fearing he'd be humiliated again.
"Such a coward."
"You!" Dai Huabin almost choked with anger.
"Dai Huabin, get lost. Haven't you embarrassed yourself enough? Do I need to tell everyone about your glorious performance yesterday?" Ning Tian huffed, looking down on him, especially after seeing him wet himself yesterday.
If it were just lack of strength, that would be one thing, but this guy kept showing off.
Anyone would think he was the strongest freshman.
"Ning Tian. Qian Ran isn't a good person. You'd best stay away from him," Dai Huabin muttered in frustration, angry Ning Tian would stand up to him for Qian Ran. How dare a support-type soul master look down on him?
"I'll do as I please. How's that any of your business?" Ning Tian retorted, hands on her hips. While others feared Dai Huabin's family background, she wasn't intimidated. Though the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan had waned, it was still a major clan.
"Hmph. Qian Ran, mark my words—I'll get my revenge." Dai Huabin left in a huff.
"Huabin." Zhu Lu looked deeply at Qian Ran, recalling how he had gotten close to her yesterday, even touching her inappropriately. She felt an odd sensation but only realized it as she watched him for a long while, then hurried after Dai Huabin.
What a rush!
For some reason, though Zhu Lu's figure might not be a 36D, her appeal was undeniable.
If he fully won her over, he'd have her dress in outfits that matched his tastes. With seductive cosplay, Zhu Lu would look even more enticing than Tang Ya or Wang Dong'er.
As for Dai Huabin, having such a gorgeous fiancée but not knowing how to appreciate her meant she was basically his for the taking.
(End of Chapter)