Douluo : Capture the goddess starting from peerless tang sect

Ice Emperor felt a mix of shame and anger.

She hadn't even left the room, and here Xian Lin'er was already acting so bold.

And this woman was the Dean? Wouldn't she corrupt the academy's atmosphere?

Ice Emperor didn't quite understand, but she was deeply shocked. Could it be that humans were even more uninhibited than soul beasts?

What Ice Emperor didn't know was that, while humans are indeed cautious when choosing partners, once they commit, they can be as uninhibited as they please.

"Shameless!"

Blushing furiously, Ice Emperor stormed out and closed the door behind her.

Outside, she could still hear the sounds coming from inside, making her heart race.

"Qian Ran is such a scoundrel. He promised to take me out for fun, but instead he's indulging himself." She huffed in frustration, convinced that Xian Lin'er had led Qian Ran astray. With a teacher like this, it was no wonder he'd become so… forward.

Ice Emperor considered leaving but found herself unable to. She leaned against the wall, listening intently.

Half an hour later, the two of them lay in each other's arms.

"Liner, darling, you look incredible in black stockings."

Qian Ran's gaze was fixed on Xian Lin'er's long legs wrapped in black stockings, one of his favorite looks on her.

He had tried other styles, but nothing suited Xian Lin'er's aura quite like black. He briefly imagined what she'd look like in white, though—an unusual look for her fierce, warrior-like demeanor.

Xian Lin'er looked down at her legs, her gaze smug. She hadn't realized how much Qian Ran adored them.

"Next time, I want you right on my dining table," Qian Ran teased, showering her with praise. Despite Wang Dong'er and Jiang Nannan's incredible legs, Qian Ran favored Xian Lin'er's for their unique charm.

"They have more allure," he thought.

"You wish." Xian Lin'er wasn't about to let him push any further. She'd already allowed him to spread whipped cream on her stockinged legs, which she considered a considerable concession. If she kept giving in, who knew what other ideas he'd come up with?

"Be honest with me. What are your plans with Ice Emperor?"

"Don't tell me you're after her soul ring and bones?"

The Ice Jade Empress Scorpion, as a top-tier soul beast, would be an alluring prize for any human expert. Naturally, Xian Lin'er assumed this was Qian Ran's goal.

If Qian Ran did intend to hunt Ice Emperor, she'd do her best to assist him. After all, Qian Ran was her man, and whatever he wanted, she would support.

"What are you thinking? Do I look like that kind of person?" Qian Ran shrugged, dismissing the idea.

"You're not interested in her 400,000-year soul ring and bones?" Xian Lin'er asked, raising an eyebrow. She herself had no desire for them, as she was already a Titled Douluo with a full set of soul bones.

But Qian Ran was different; his second martial soul was an ice-element beast. Possessing Ice Emperor's soul ring and bones would likely allow him to achieve Ultimate Ice.

Could he really not have considered it?

"If Ice Emperor were just an ordinary soul beast, maybe I'd have thought about it. But now, she's my friend," Qian Ran said, patting Xian Lin'er on the shoulder, his face serious.

Kill Ice Emperor? He'd never considered it; at most, he'd thought about a sacrificial fusion.

How could he bring himself to harm such a delicate young soul?

Taking her life would darken his very spirit, making him ruthless and likely even losing his interest in romance.

That would be unacceptable for someone who dreamed of building a grand harem.

Right now, all he needed to do was lie beside Ice Emperor in bed, and by morning, the system would automatically duplicate her soul ring and bones for him. He'd gain both a partner and power. Plus, the duplicated ring and bones would strengthen as Ice Emperor herself grew more powerful.

"You've got a good heart, after all."

Xian Lin'er's expression softened.

Though Qian Ran's decision meant losing the incredible advantage of a 400,000-year soul ring and bones, it made her feel warm. In her eyes, he deserved every treasure in the world, and this selfless choice only solidified her admiration.

Qian Ran was truly one of a kind.

Most people would spend every day scheming to transform Ice Emperor into soul rings and bones.

"So, are you and Zhou Yi…?" Xian Lin'er's playful gaze fell on Qian Ran.

"You know about that? Was I found out?" Qian Ran froze, embarrassed at the thought of being exposed.

"No, just me." Xian Lin'er reassured him. "I noticed Zhou Yi has been calling you to her office recently, so I guessed."

"Well… she's alright. She's even more… enthusiastic than you," Qian Ran admitted, still looking forward to the beach party he and Zhou Yi had planned for the class.

"We don't have too many pretty girls in the Soul Tool Department, but there are a few," Xian Lin'er offered with a smirk, pinching Qian Ran's waist.

Most philanderers merely took what was in front of them while eyeing the next. But Qian Ran? He seemed to want everything.

Qian Ran laughed nervously at the thought. The idea was vaguely reminiscent of something out of an ancient court selection, and it was a bit intimidating.

"I'm happy with you all. Honestly, I'm not that greedy." He chuckled, knowing his real interest lay in the people closest to him. There was little time for anyone else. Occasionally, he did crave a bit more excitement, though—like a swimsuit party with a hundred beautiful women. Now that would be something.

Xian Lin'er rolled her eyes. "You really are wicked, just full of bad ideas."

"Anyway, I'd better go. Ice Emperor must be getting impatient by now. I'll come back to see you in a couple of days." Qian Ran hugged Xian Lin'er, then carefully opened the door. Outside, Ice Emperor was still leaning against the wall, blushing and trying to pretend she hadn't been eavesdropping.

(End of Chapter)