"And you?" Xu Ran looked towards Hulena.
Hulena's face was somewhat pale, whether it was because of Tang San's aura or for some other reason related to him, she exuded a somewhat pitiable and vulnerable air.
Perhaps Hulena's appearance could not be considered particularly outstanding compared to Xiaowu and the others, but maybe it was her Demon Fox Martial Soul that bestowed her with a seductive charm, inevitably drawing one's gaze to certain aspects of her appearance.
Hulena practiced Charm Techniques, which allowed her to influence people's minds to a certain extent. Coupled with her already admirable figure, dressed in a short black skirt that highlighted her lithe and graceful body, and her slender waist, she exuded a special charisma.
"I haven't," Hulena shook her head. As the Soul Hall's Saintess, she was accustomed to such occurrences within the Martial Soul Hall. It was just that she hadn't expected Xu Ran to suddenly become like that.
But thinking about how the target was that detestable ghost Tang San, her mood improved considerably. Tang San was such an annoying person that even she couldn't help wanting to lay her hands on him. Xu Ran was a man, and given how Tang San provoked him, Xu Ran's heavy-handedness was not entirely unjustified.
If it had been someone else who dared to provoke Xu Ran, they would have been killed with a simple gesture from him, not just beaten up.
Of course, Hulena didn't know the conversation that took place between Xu Ran and Tang San, so she wasn't aware of what Xu Ran had said, which was more upsetting to Tang San than if he had been killed.
Especially the news about Lan'er, which made Tang San both excited and ecstatic, yet also full of rage and despair.
Family, such a beautiful word.
Yet, his family had fallen into Xu Ran's hands and might be suffering at his hands, perhaps even subjected to those indescribable acts. Xu Ran had lecherous tendencies—if he did something unspeakable, what would Tang San do then?
At this moment, Tang San was unaware that Lan'er's heart was now with Xu Ran, deeply in love with him to the point of no return. To put Xu Ran's mind at ease and to prove her spotless devotion, she even took the initiative to kill Tang Hao herself.
As for Tang San? She had no feelings for him whatsoever.
If Tang San knew all this, he would probably fall into utter despair, become furiously irrational, and directly seek out Xu Ran in a fight to the death.
The Ah Yin of the past was dead; now there was only Lan'er, obediently serving him.
However, Xu Ran wasn't ready to tell him all of this just yet. When Tang San was full of hope, Lan'er delivering the fatal blow would be precious, and seeing Tang San's astonished face as he came out to see their affection would be quite a taste for him to savor, wouldn't it?
Bitterness, despair, fury...
"Young Master Xu Ran, I'm a bit curious, what did you just say to Tang San to make him so furious?" Hulena couldn't help but ask.
Tang San was such an arrogant person, yet he had just lost his mind, screaming hoarsely as if possessed.
Clearly, it was Tang San who had frightened her more just now.
Tang San's eyes just then were terrifying, like a venomous snake, ready to strike a deadly blow at any moment.
"Some old matters. I had some grudges with Tang San before."
"But that's not important. What's important is that you, Nana, see Tang San for who he truly is. You must not get too close to him. He has a profound knack for strategy, and you need to be cautious with him," Xu Ran spoke, not forgetting to slander Tang San a little more in the process.
In truth, this wasn't exactly slandering. Because Tang San was already tainted; his heart was filled with hatred, and he had already plunged into darkness, beyond redemption.
In the early days, Xu Ran indeed framed Tang San more than once to win over Xiaowu's heart.
But afterwards, Tang San was no longer just taking the blame; he truly began to embrace the darkness slowly. After his wives were taken from him one after another, his father slaughtered, he himself humiliated in every possible way, and finally, his mother falling into the hands of Xu Ran, anyone would have a mental breakdown after going through all this, no matter how mature they were.
Moreover, Tang San wasn't that mature yet. Deep down, he harbored a disdain and arrogance towards the indigenous inhabitants of this world, which might be inherent to all transmigrators.
So, after repeatedly being oppressed and insulted by Xu Ran, Tang San's mentality had long collapsed, and he stepped into the darkness, never to return.
In fact, all of this was forced upon him by Xu Ran.
However, Xu Ran didn't feel he had done anything wrong. If Xu Ran hadn't acted this way, Tang San would have calmly grown up, and all the world would have had was one more hypocrite. Now, there was one more truly despicable person!
In comparison, a hypocrite is much more annoying. They claim to be doing good for others, to act for justice, while behind the scenes they engage in deeds unworthy of being seen.
"Nana, what's wrong? Why are you just staring at me?" Xu Ran said with a wicked smile, while Hulena was staring at him with tenderness like water. It seemed this affection was effortless.
Hulena must be his die-hard fan; this made things much easier.
Such a beautiful female fan was naturally...
"I..." Hulena's cheeks flushed red. She also felt a bit improper staring at him all this time. But the name Nana sounded too intimate when it came from Xu Ran's lips, after all, she had not known Xu Ran for very long.
Xu Ran called her so intimately, like lovers, which made her heart flutter with sweetness.
Ultimately, this was still an era that judged by appearances. If Tang San called her by that name, it would only make her skin crawl with disgust, but Xu Ran calling her that would make her feel affectionate.
"Thank you, Young Master Xu Ran, for what happened this time. Having seen Tang San's true colors today, I will stay far away from Tang San in the future," Hulena quickly recovered and spoke with a hint of coyness.
She nervously fiddled with the hem of her skirt, appearing as the girl-next-door, bashful and beautiful, to Xu Ran's great liking.
With grudges already formed between Xu Ran and Tang San, naturally she would no longer associate with Tang San.
Previously Tang San had earned the teacher's trust, but she believed the teacher would come to trust Xu Ran and Qian Renxue even more. Tang San's position within Martial Soul Hall wouldn't last long.
"Humph," Qian Renxue snorted coldly, seeing Xu Ran preoccupied with talking to Hulena and completely ignoring her, she couldn't help feeling jealous and let out an indignant hum.
She knew Xu Ran's lascivious character wouldn't change; Hulena was a stunning beauty and the Soul Hall's Saintess, so Xu Ran would definitely harbor improper thoughts now that he was in Martial Soul Hall.
Within Martial Soul Hall, apart from Hulena, there was only Bi Bidong... As long as Xu Ran didn't get involved with Bi Bidong, that was fine. If Xu Ran wanted Hulena, let him have her.
If Xu Ran left Martial Soul Hall without his desires catered to, and went looking elsewhere, it would be troublesome. Hulena was at least someone from Martial Soul Hall, within her jurisdiction. What worried her most was that Xu Ran might set his sights on Bi Bidong while looking elsewhere.
Although she believed there was nothing inappropriate between Xu Ran and Bi Bidong.
But men are creatures that think with their lower half, what if Xu Ran gets an urge someday, and she can't control him, what then?
Xu Ran's self-control was still a question mark in her eyes.
If she didn't satisfy Xu Ran's needs, there was no telling what kind of unwanted situation might arise.