LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 211: Chapter 210: The Nine-Tailed Fox Cui Yajie
Lan Susu, Lan Luoluo, and Cui Yajie...
Alongside these three, Dong'er and the others had even stopped by to "share" in the festivities. They clearly weren't worried about tiring their man out.
No wonder even Qian Ran's ironclad body was beginning to feel the toll; when he awoke, he still felt a hint of fatigue.
But as soon as Qian Ran circulated his soul power, the remnants of alcohol evaporated, and he was energized once more. It was thanks to his unnaturally strong recovery abilities, a benefit he couldn't help but appreciate. Otherwise, the lifestyle he led would surely lead to an early demise. History was littered with stories of emperors who indulged themselves to death, failing to see past thirty.
"This body the system granted me is truly something," Qian Ran murmured to himself. "I wonder if it can get even stronger." His current physique far surpassed that of the average person, yet he was still far from satisfied.
As he was mulling over this, Tang Ya approached with a bowl of freshly prepared meat broth.
"You had quite the night; here's something to help you recover."
She wore a graceful gown, her delicate, rosy skin and exquisitely crafted features radiating a gentle allure, leaving Qian Ran awestruck. Despite her young age, Tang Ya exuded the charm of a gentle older sister.
Having honed her powers, she now controlled them with ease. Unless she actively released her martial spirit, there was no longer any trace of the aura of an evil soul master about her. She simply exuded an air of refined elegance.
"Where are the others?" Qian Ran asked.
"They were embarrassed and headed outside," Tang Ya said, a hint of blush coloring her cheeks as she recalled the chaotic evening they'd shared. Unlike Qian Ran, the girls didn't handle alcohol nearly as well, and in their intoxicated states, they'd lost control, doing things they usually wouldn't dare.
"Are you okay?" Tang Ya's tone was filled with genuine concern. She couldn't help but worry about Qian Ran's well-being, especially now that she understood the dangers of overindulgence for men. She'd even taken it upon herself to study a bit on the subject, aware that a man who indulged too much could end up draining himself.
"What do you think? My foundation's ruined," Qian Ran teased with a mischievous smile.
"Humph. You can't fool me." Seeing him grin that way, Tang Ya realized he was perfectly fine and let out a sigh of relief. But her mind couldn't help but worry about the future. If he was already this strong now, how would they manage in the long run? Perhaps in the future, only by working together would they be able to truly satisfy him.
Tang Ya stayed by his side, helping him with breakfast, and even helping him dress and freshen up. Her thoughtfulness and gentle care nearly made Qian Ran blush with embarrassment. If she kept this up, he'd soon become a pampered layabout.
As he glanced around, Qian Ran spotted Cui Yajie in the distance.
She wore a short skirt in pale pink and white, her figure both graceful and alluring. Her slim, snake-like waist, full chest, and long, elegant legs rivaled Xiao Xiao and Dong'er's. Her shoulder-length, light pink hair and fresh, innocent face belied a natural, subtle allure.
Her martial spirit was that of the Nine-Tailed Fox, which lent her a mesmerizing aura. Yet her youthful face gave her a look of innocence.
As Qian Ran approached her, she appeared almost like a child caught doing something wrong, clearly flustered and unsure.
Without hesitation, Qian Ran took her hand. Cui Yajie was his, after all. With her beauty and charm, he could never have too many like her.
Breathing in her delicate fragrance, he found himself resting his head on her soft shoulder. Her light, flowery scent—mixed with the fragrance of her soft pink hair—was different from the fresh scent of Dong'er's blue-pink hair, yet both were equally enchanting.
"About last night…," Cui Yajie murmured, her body trembling slightly, lowering her gaze like a child admitting guilt. It had been her closest moment with Qian Ran.
She didn't want to let him slip away.
After the Lan sisters had exhausted themselves, she too had been drawn to him.
In that moment, she'd thought to herself that even if it was just this once, it would be enough. Giving herself to Qian Ran was infinitely better than leaving herself available for anyone else.
She knew, of course, that taking the initiative like this would likely mean that even if she stayed by his side, he might not truly cherish or love her in the same way. But she simply couldn't wait any longer. With Qian Ran's talent, he was already eligible to enter the inner courtyard, and the outer courtyard could no longer hold him.
In Shrek Academy, only soul masters at the Soul Ancestor level were even allowed to apply for the inner courtyard assessment, and even regular Soul Kings often found the exam too difficult.
But Qian Ran's exceptional abilities meant he could skip the normal requirements and be admitted to the inner courtyard at any time.
She worried that once he left for the inner courtyard, her chances to see him would dwindle. And that worry had spurred her boldness. The Lan sisters had felt the same way—seeing Qian Ran chatting casually with the academy's teachers, even the dean, had unsettled them.
In class, they could sometimes share moments with him. But if Qian Ran left, those precious interactions might vanish.
With these thoughts swirling in her mind, she'd found the courage to take action.
"There's nothing to apologize for," Qian Ran reassured her, smiling warmly. Such a beauty was a rare treasure, one he could never have too much of.
He'd heard of emperors who lamented not having enough wives, but never of one with too many. As long as they had top-tier beauty, they were each a joy to behold.
He now had Wang Dong'er, Xiao Xiao, Zhu Lu, Ning Tian, Mu Feng, Cui Yajie, Lan Susu, Lan Luoluo, and Zhou Yi.
The nine stunning girls in his class were all his. Only Ning Tian had yet to fully commit to him, her proud nature leading her to wait for the right moment. She knew his preferences from Mu Feng and planned to present herself to him when the time was right.
With this new "collection" complete, Qian Ran couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment.
He had gathered all the beauties of the outer courtyard. The remaining women were of average charm and nowhere near as captivating as Cui Yajie or her peers, so he had little interest in them.
Of the academy's hundreds of students, only around ten had reached this level of beauty. Qian Ran's cohort, blessed by destiny, was arguably one of the most talented and beautiful in the school's history. Perhaps it was a sign of destiny itself, heralding an era of intense competition.
In previous eras, when chosen heroes appeared, the world was filled with legendary figures and unmatched beauties with supreme talent, such as the Seven Shrek Monsters and the Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall.
Cui Yajie, Lan Susu, and Lan Luoluo, had they been born in another time, would have been the undisputed beauties of Shrek. But in this era, surrounded by prodigies, their brilliance was often overshadowed. All Qian Ran had done was help them shine.
Moved, Cui Yajie leaned against him, her once-anxious heart now at ease.
As long as she could stay by his side, that was enough. Since meeting Qian Ran, her heart had no room for anyone else.
With his soul power, Qian Ran gently channeled energy into her, alleviating the soreness that lingered from the previous night. He knew his own strength well, and considering how hurriedly Cui Yajie and the other girls had left that morning, they had likely been concealing their discomfort.
As he helped her recover, the pale hue of her face returned to a healthy blush, her whole body visibly revitalized.
(End of chapter)
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