Starting from Douluo to Capture Goddesses

"Pill Tribulation has appeared? Guess I should lower the grade of the elixir."

Xu Ran also didn't know what grade the elixir had turned into after infusing so much life essence, but upon seeing the Pill Lightning, he understood.

It had reached the level of a Seventh-Grade Elixir!

So, Xu Ran withdrew some of the life essence from the elixir, and in an instant, the grade of the elixir dropped from Seventh to Sixth.

If other alchemists knew that Xu Ran actually refined elixirs this way—damn, able to control the elixir's grade—they'd probably be so angry that they'd want to beat him up!

That was just too outrageous!

It was one thing to form elixirs easily without an Alchemy Cauldron, but to pull off such tricks was just over the top. Was there any hope left for other alchemists to survive?

Ya Fei listened to Xu Ran's sleep talking and couldn't help giggling, almost wishing she could lift her pretty leg and kick him. What's wrong with a perfectly good Seventh-Grade Elixir? Yet, he was actually complaining that its grade was too high.

For many Sixth-Grade Alchemists, the dream of their entire life was to refine a Seventh-Grade Elixir and then advance to become Seventh-Grade Alchemists.

Being a Seventh-Grade Alchemist was seen as the pinnacle by nearly all alchemists. As for higher levels, that was just too hard. How many were there on the entire continent?

"Here, this Sixth-Grade elixir is for you." Xu Ran carefully put the elixir into a vial and casually tossed it to Ya Fei.

Ya Fei got scared by Xu Ran's action, hurriedly catching the elixir and holding the vial carefully in her hand.

Although Xu Ran's elixir was not a Seventh-Grade Elixir, it was of the highest quality within the Sixth Grade, and when it came to medicinal effects, it was even more terrifying than a Seventh-Grade Elixir.

The Pill Lightning in the sky dissipated before it even struck down.

Without detecting a Seventh-Grade Elixir, it naturally dispersed.

"Is this really for me?" Ya Fei asked, blushing as she looked at Xu Ran, feeling somewhat embarrassed. As the saying goes, there are no rewards without effort, and accepting someone else's gifts meant she would have to give something in return.

After all, there's no such thing as a free lunch!

She understood this perfectly well.

What could she, a weak woman with unremarkable cultivation talent, possibly offer? A Seventh-Grade Alchemist, and someone far more formidable than Dan King Gu He!

All she could offer was that sort of…

Ya Fei's thoughts ran wild...

To have a Seventh-Grade Alchemist in front of her was something she couldn't help but be excited about.

On the whole continent, in any place, even in Zhongzhou, a Seventh-Grade Alchemist was absolutely not to be underestimated.

Moreover, Xu Ran's method of Alchemy was so extraordinary, how could she possibly afford to offend him?

"Of course."

"And I prefer that things I give away don't end up in somebody else's hands. Don't hand it over to your family later. If anyone in your family wants it, just say I said so," Xu Ran said seriously.

This elixir of his was enough to transform Ya Fei from an ordinary cultivator into a cultivation genius.

Whether or not someone had a good "Cultivation Level" talent mainly depended on the cultivator's physical condition. As for Soul Power, that was something alchemists needed to consider.

Therefore, this elixir could perfectly help Ya Fei with her physical condition.

"Thank you."

Ya Fei looked at Xu Ran with gratitude.

She was quite clear about what Xu Ran meant by his words. If Xu Ran had not said this, even if the elixir was nominally given to her, would her family really agree to let her consume it instead of allowing it to be taken by the most outstanding genius of the family?

But now that Xu Ran had spoken thus, the significance was entirely different.

Unless the family dares to offend a Seventh Grade Alchemist, they would never dare to snatch away this elixir.

A Sixth Grade Elixir! And one that had once reached the level of a Seventh Grade Elixir at that!

If she consumed this elixir, she would definitely reap many benefits and might even experience a surge in her "Cultivation Level".

"Thank me for what? You should know what it means to take away this elixir," Xu Ran said as he encircled Ya Fei's lovely waist and leaned in close, closing his eyes as if to savor the scent of her body.

The fragrance of a woman truly has the power to dispel the malevolence in a man's heart, prompting nothing but the desire to enjoy such beauty.

Ya Fei's face turned red, her body tensed, and she did not resist, though her nervousness was plain for anyone to see.

"I, I... I am not clean right now, may I bathe first?" Ya Fei bit her red lip; the heat from Xu Ran's recent alchemy had caused her body to be wet with sweat. Her damp skin made her uncomfortable, and Xu Ran's breath on her neck made her feel itchier.

"I don't mind; I think you are even more beautiful now," he replied.

Xu Ran extended his palm and gently pinched Ya Fei's delicate chin, lifting her captivating face that could bewitch all living beings.

Who would have thought that the widely acclaimed Ya Fei would behave so meekly before him?

Xu Ran pulled Ya Fei onto his lap, examining everything about her. Ya Fei indeed was exceptional; in Xu Ran's eyes, she certainly did not pale in comparison to Medusa and Yun Yun, except for her innate cultivation talent.

"You don't need to bother about that Mu Family guy anymore. From now on, you're mine. If anyone dares to trouble you, I'll obliterate them—the Mittel Family included. If the Mittel Family wants you to marry someone from the Mu Family, I'll obliterate the Mittel Family," Xu Ran said as he held Ya Fei's fragile body tightly, speaking earnestly.

"You know about me and Mu Zhan?"

Ya Fei looked at Xu Ran in surprise.

She had not expected Xu Ran to investigate her beforehand!

To someone like Xu Ran, wasn't she just a diversion? How could he possibly take interest in her past?

Yet, Xu Ran's words warmed her heart.

It made her wonder if perhaps Xu Ran's feelings for her were genuine.

"I know what you're thinking. Perhaps I cannot be solely devoted to you, but as long as you are mine, I will protect you well. With me here, no one can bully you," Xu Ran said as he cradled Ya Fei's face, looking into her eyes with sincerity.

Sometimes, honesty is better than anything else.

Times have changed; with greater strength, he brazenly speaks of starting a "Harem" and acts without inhibition. Back in Soul Land, he would never have dared to.

"Mm. I know," said Ya Fei softly.

Such an outstanding Alchemist, a Seventh Grade Alchemist!

For such a powerful person to think highly of her was already her good fortune. What more could she ask for? On the Fighting Spirit Continent, it was very common for a man to have multiple wives and concubines. Even if she married Mu Zhan according to her family's wishes, Mu Zhan would take concubines later on.

Therefore, Xu Ran's words not only failed to repulse her, but they also settled her anxious heart.

"Then do you want me now?"

Ya Fei asked in a whisper, her face flushed and her head bowed as if to bury it in her chest.

Such charming behavior from Ya Fei stirred something in Xu Ran, making him almost want to ravish her right there and then. But he thought better of it and decided to give Ya Fei some time, to let the feelings intensify before he "consumed" her.

Like wine, it always needs some time to ferment before it tastes good.

Moreover, Xu Ran found that after taking complete possession, it seemed to lose a lot of the fun. Although there was joy, it lacked the freshness of before.

"Let's wait a little while. I am leaving now. I don't want to reveal myself just yet," Xu Ran said as he pinched Ya Fei's nose and then left directly.