Starting from Douluo to Capture Goddesses

"Ah?"

Ya Fei watched as Xu Ran walked away, vanishing from her sight in an instant, and despite herself, a sense of grievance began to rise in her heart.

She had thought that Xu Ran would stay in this room... and then...

Wasn't that what Xu Ran wanted?

But everything was different from what she had expected.

Could it be that Xu Ran truly cared about her?

"If he didn't care about someone, why would he care about the Mu Family?" Ya Fei playfully stuck out her tongue. Having decided to be with Xu Ran, she naturally chose to believe that he was willing to be good to her.

You follow the man you marry, whether he be a chicken or a dog.

So much had happened today, and having taken his elixirs, she could no longer break free from him. Besides, he was a Seventh Rank Alchemist. If he spoke to the family, they would probably give her to him as a plaything just to make him happy.

Yet Xu Ran had come to find her to give her the chance to make her own choice, which was already a great sign of respect for her.

Moreover, she keenly sensed a touch of jealousy in Xu Ran when he mentioned Mu Zhan.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have agreed to Xu Ran so easily.

Though she had come to Wu Tan City to avoid Mu Zhan's pursuit over the years, in the long run, she was likely to be married off to the Mu Family by her clan. Marrying anyone was still marriage, so why not follow a Seventh Rank Alchemist if Xu Ran truly cared for her?

And she could feel that Xu Ran was genuinely young, not like those high "Cultivation Level" old monsters.

...

Wu Tan City.

The news of a Seventh Rank Alchemist appearing in Wu Tan City spread quickly.

Any Alchemist knew that only an elixir of the Seventh Grade or higher could provoke Pill Lightning.

A Seventh Rank Alchemist, what a formidable "Cultivation Level" that was?

If they could obtain an elixir from a Seventh Rank Alchemist, wouldn't they be able to...

Xiao Family.

"A Seventh Rank Alchemist? Are you sure it's a Seventh Rank Alchemist?" Xiao Zhan asked excitedly.

"Yes. I've read in ancient texts that only elixirs of the Seventh Grade and above can draw Pill Lightning."

"The appearance of a Seventh Rank Alchemist in Wu Tan City will likely change its dynamics. If other families receive gifts from a Seventh Rank Alchemist by chance, they will soar to the heavens. Just a little something from a Seventh Rank Alchemist is enough to make a family rise." Xiao Zhan's expression was grave.

Such a powerful person, with just a wave of his hand, could undo all of their Xiao Family's efforts in Wu Tan City over the years.

"We must recruit this Seventh Rank Alchemist at all costs. We can't let other families form a connection with this powerful individual first," Xiao Zhan instructed.

Xu Ran's appearance stirred up waves in Wu Tan City.

And the one who started it all was still strolling around in the streets of Wu Tan City, evidently in a good mood after having teased Ya Fei.

If it weren't for considering Ya Fei's feelings, he would have also stirred up some trouble with Ya Fei.

"Maybe I should first go to Yunlan Sect and look for Nalan Yanran. I might as well call off the marriage first, or maybe see if Yun Yun is good-looking. Tsk, Nalan Yanran is already so beautiful, Yun Yun must be even better looking. Is there even a doubt?"

"But now that I'm already here at the Xiao Family, it just doesn't feel right not to pay a visit."

As Xu Ran was pondering, a beautiful young girl was gazing at him intently.

She walked towards Xu Ran, step by step.

"Hello."

The girl greeted Xu Ran, her attitude very amiable.

"Who are you?"

Xu Ran turned to look at the young lady, his eyes lighting up. The ladies in Dou Po were all quite attractive, overall even more so than those in Douluo. Mainly because in Douluo, the Soul Masters were a hereditary tradition, and their numbers among humans weren't high. But in Dou Po, the proportion of cultivators was evidently higher, and naturally, there were more beautiful young ladies.

Even those unnamed passersby in the original work had acceptable appearances.

"My name is Xiao Mei. I'm from the Xiao Family of Wu Tan City."

Xiao Mei was obviously nervous, but she quickly stated her identity.

"Xiao Mei?"

Xu Ran's eyes brightened even more.

In the early stages of the Xiao Family, aside from Xun Er, the most eye-catching was Xiao Mei. Later on, in Canaan Academy, there was Xiao Yu, who was also quite beautiful.

Hehe.

The key was that Xiao Mei's identity was Xiao Yan's cousin, which instantly sparked Xu Ran's collecting desire.

What could be better than stealing someone else's thunder?

"Do you recognize me, my Lord?" Xiao Mei felt somewhat uncomfortable under Xu Ran's gaze, yet there was a secret thrill of ecstasy in her heart.

"Of course. I've heard many people in Wu Tan City talk about you. They say you are the number one beauty of the Xiao Family," Xu Ran praised. Xun Er was the true goddess of the Xiao Family in his heart, but if Xun Er were counted as part of the Gu Clan, then Xiao Yu would be the most outstanding goddess of the Xiao Family.

But now he didn't mind flattering the beautiful young lady in front of him.

And Xiao Mei was indeed quite nice.

Her waist bore not an ounce of extra flesh, and her skin was also fair.

"My Lord, please don't make fun of me. How can I possibly..." Xiao Mei looked at Xu Ran, a hint of blush creeping onto her lovely face.

All these years, Xiao Xun'er had been prettier than her, and her own light had been overshadowed by Xiao Xun'er.

But now, this lord was praising her.

And she could guess the identity of this lord...

He must be a powerful Seventh Rank Alchemist!

Her intuition told her that the man who had created a Seventh-Grade Elixir was the young man before her.

How wonderful it would be if she could bring this man into her family?

The Clan Leader had said, whoever could make a connection with this lord would contribute greatly to the family.

"Do you need something from me?" Xu Ran asked with a smile. He seemed to have already found his way into the Xiao Family.

Back when Xiao Yan was still a genius, Xiao Mei had always followed right behind him. But after Xiao Yan's talents faded, Xiao Mei distanced herself from him. Such a person could be won over with just a few benefits from him.

And he didn't think Xiao Mei had done anything wrong, after all, humans reach for the heights and water flows to the depths. She didn't kick Xiao Yan when he was down. Besides, whether his relationship with Xiao Mei was heartfelt or purely physical was for him to decide.

"May I ask, my Lord, are you that mysterious Seventh Rank Alchemist?" Xiao Mei looked at Xu Ran with excitement. She had heard the concept of a Seventh Rank Alchemist for the first time while passing by the great hall from the conversation of the Clan Leaders.

Therefore, after learning about it, she hurried to the street to look for Xu Ran.

"Oh? How did you know?" Xu Ran raised an eyebrow, looking at the young lady before him.

Although many people saw Xu Ran leave with Ya Fei, Galeo and the others didn't think Xu Ran was the Seventh Rank Alchemist because the timing didn't add up. It was only half an hour from when Xu Ran left to the appearance of Pill Lightning, and the creation of an elixir required much more time. Therefore, Galeo's suspicion was dismissed by Liu Xi, the Alchemist.

Xiao Mei had also been in the auction house at the time, and when she saw Xu Ran, she felt he was no ordinary person. Piecing together everything that happened afterward, she thought that it was Xu Ran who had caused the great heavenly phenomena.

Xiao Mei didn't know much about Alchemist knowledge. If she did, perhaps she would've lost this opportunity to recognize Xu Ran.

But following her sixth sense, she had come to find Xu Ran.