After a few days, Xu Ran was being taken care of by Ah Rou as he recovered from his "injuries".
Okay, honestly, the feeling of being waited on hand and foot was just too awesome. Lying there without lifting a finger, Ah Rou would come up with various recipes to cook for Xu Ran, who had to eat at least six or seven meals a day. As for fruits, they were supplied constantly.
The feeling of being treasured and pampered was simply too exhilarating.
And during this time, the bond between Xu Ran and Ah Rou was rapidly growing.
Now, even if someone tried to stop him from being with Ah Rou, he would not agree. Only after truly getting to know someone can you truly determine whether they are good or not.
If Xu Ran hadn't crossed into the Soul Land, he would have subjectively judged someone's character just like those who read novels or watch anime, even fantasizing about who he would like or dislike if he were to find himself in the Soul Land.
But being truly immersed in it, that kind of feeling is beyond rational treatment.
Ah Rou, she's really good too.
Such a hardworking and capable big sister is truly rare. Although Bi Bidong is quite good herself, she's suitable to be the Pope, serving others is out of the question. As for cooking? Xu Ran feared Bi Bidong's darkness cuisine. But Ah Rou, on the other hand, was very good, gentle and graceful as jade.
If he were together with Ah Rou, he didn't know how much happiness awaited in the future.
The only obstacle between him and Ah Rou now was Xiaowu. However, he felt that Xiaowu would not stop Ah Rou in her pursuit of true love. When the time came, he could just let Ah Rou persuade her personally.
Xu Ran got up and dressed, after pretending to be ill for so many days, he could hardly stand it any longer.
He didn't want to keep up the pretense indefinitely.
Lying in bed, even if he wanted to do something to Ah Rou, he couldn't.
Xu Ran walked around outside, the log cabin was surrounded by tall trees. In the lush Aquipeia Forest, this human-style wooden cabin was really quite eye-catching.
No wonder Ah Rou faced rejection from many soul beasts in the Aquipeia Forest.
Although Xu Ran didn't care about races, from the soul beasts' perspective, Ah Rou might be akin to a traitor. Those soul beasts inherently loathed humans, yet Ah Rou cherished everything about them.
Xu Ran approached the house, getting close to the kitchen, where he heard the rhythmic sound of chopping.
Ah Rou was wearing a red mid-length dress that showed off her pristine, flawless legs, with a blue and white apron tied around the front, looking like an exceptionally beautiful chef.
Xu Ran couldn't resist and silently approached Ah Rou from behind.
Then, he couldn't help but embrace Ah Rou from behind, feeling the softness of Ah Rou's delicate body. Her body was very soft, and her body temperature was warmer than that of an average girl; holding her, he could feel the searing warmth emanating from her.
In his previous life, Xu Ran had read some scientific research stating that women's temperatures tend to be slightly higher than men's. If a man and a woman shared a bathroom, after the woman bathes, the man would feel that the water from the faucet is very hot.
Girls' bodies are more fiery than boys', making one want to embrace them even more.
And Ah Rou's body seemed to be slightly warmer than other girls', making him feel very warm when he held her.
"Ah." Ah Rou couldn't help but scream, her delicate body trembling lightly. Suddenly being embraced by Xu Ran, Ah Rou was startled.
"Young Master Xu Ran, how did you get here?"
When Ah Rou turned her head and saw Xu Ran, her flustered heart gradually calmed down, but her body began to heat up.
Although the relationship between Ah Rou and Xu Ran had progressed rapidly in these days, the two had not yet made their relationship clear. Previously, Xu Ran had been pretending to be injured, and their interactions had been limited to holding hands.
But now she was suddenly held tightly by Xu Ran from behind, and an unusual feeling surged in her heart.
This was the first time she had been held by a man. Her jade-like back pressed tightly against Xu Ran's body, sending a tingling sensation throughout her entire being.
"My injury is almost healed. So I came to see you." Xu Ran embraced Ah Rou's waist and buried his head in her long hair, inhaling the faint fragrance from within.
Even the world's finest perfume couldn't compare to such a scent.
The most delectable feminine fragrance is beyond any perfume's reach.
Xu Ran didn't like girls wearing perfume; it would mask the natural scent on a girl's body. Perfume is used to conceal blemishes. Xu Ran remembered that perfume was originally invented by someone who liked to use its strong smell to cover up body odor.
"How did you hurt your hand?" Xu Ran noticed that there was blood oozing from the tip of Ah Rou's index finger, and he felt a pang of distress. He already considered Ah Rou as his future woman, and for his own woman, not to mention losing a piece of skin or a chunk of flesh, even the loss of a single hair would pain him.
"I accidentally cut my hand just now." Seeing that Xu Ran cared for her, she felt a warmth in her heart. For such a man, even if she had to give her all, what would it matter?
"Let me see?" Xu Ran positioned Ah Rou against the kitchen counter and grabbed her injured hand. There was a small cut on the finger, not very deep.
"It's all my fault. I must have startled you, and that's why you got hurt," Xu Ran couldn't help blaming himself.
"It's not a big deal. I am a hundred-thousand-year soul beast; this injury will heal in a moment," Ah Rou said with a gentle smile. She didn't care about such a physical injury; what mattered to her was Xu Ran's caring attitude. If she and Xu Ran truly ended up together in the future, Xu Ran would still cause her to shed much more blood.
But Xu Ran was a caring man, the person she liked, and she was willing to give everything for him. Plus, Xu Ran was a good person; he definitely wouldn't just send her away with a mere "Drink more hot water."
"That's still my fault."
"Let me treat it."
As Xu Ran spoke, he took Ah Rou's tender and white finger into his mouth.
"Ah." Ah Rou's delicate body shook, her pretty face blushing uncontrollably, and her beautiful eyes stared blankly at Xu Ran. She didn't understand how this could possibly be treatment... Young Master Xu Ran couldn't be taking advantage of her, could he?
Ah Rou's cheeks turned crimson, and she noticed how Xu Ran's body was pressed tightly against hers.
Feeling Xu Ran's solid body gave her a sense of security.
"This will stop the bleeding." Xu Ran took Ah Rou's finger out of his mouth, and the wound that had been bleeding stopped. Moreover, it was healing at a visibly rapid pace. Within a few breaths, the wound had disappeared.
Ah Rou watched the scene in astonishment, finding it somewhat unbelievable.