Douluo : Capture the goddess starting from peerless tang sect

"What are you listening to?"

Qian Ran crept up behind Ice Emperor and grabbed her scorpion-tail braid.

"Ow!" Ice Emperor winced, turning around with a look of flustered surprise.

"I was just worried about you, that's all," she stammered, her icy jade-colored eyes blinking innocently. "You're so weak; I was afraid you'd get taken advantage of in there with that woman."

"Oh, really? So, did I get taken advantage of?" Qian Ran chuckled.

Ice Emperor quickly shook her head, her cheeks pink with embarrassment.

"Want to find out for yourself?" Qian Ran teased, sliding an arm around her shoulders and taking in her small, delicate frame.

"What…what are you doing?" Ice Emperor's heart pounded.

Being held so close by Qian Ran made her feel things she couldn't quite identify. Memories of the past few days spent at his villa flooded her mind, and a mixture of anxiety and curiosity welled up inside her.

This big jerk…

But she couldn't deny she was a little excited.

"Are you scared?" Qian Ran tilted his head, tugging gently on her braid to make her look up at him.

Right now, Qian Ran seemed like a mischievous school delinquent, while Ice Emperor appeared like an innocent young girl, fragile and adorable.

"Scared? Me? Try me," Ice Emperor huffed, crossing her arms defiantly.

How could she be afraid of Qian Ran? He must be underestimating her strength.

"Really?" Qian Ran raised an eyebrow, catching a brief glimmer of shyness in her icy, clear gaze.

"Are you scared?" she retorted with a soft scoff. If Qian Ran tried anything, she'd just flick him away. After all, he was no match for her.

"Oh, I am. I'm terrified you'll end up crying," Qian Ran smirked, enjoying the way her small, proud frame bristled with indignation. Walking through Shrek Academy with her had drawn more than a few curious glances, and she carried a refreshing, pure scent that only enhanced her air of innocence.

"Qian Ran, don't underestimate me!"

Ice Emperor's petite form trembled with frustration. Qian Ran was taking her lightly.

She was only this gentle with him because she considered him a good person. If anyone else had dared to pull her braid, she would have frozen them into an ice sculpture on the spot.

She hadn't expected her kindness to be met with such teasing.

"You said it, not me. Don't blame me if you get emotional later." Qian Ran pulled her in close, leading her through Shrek Academy and to a familiar hotel.

Seeing that he was actually bringing her along, Ice Emperor's heart fluttered with a mix of anticipation and nervousness.

The days she'd spent in his villa, watching him with Tang Ya and the others, had made her feel strange and restless.

"Qian Ran…" Her lips parted as she murmured his name softly.

"Yes?" he asked, holding her hand.

"Nothing," she mumbled, her lips pursed in a slight pout. Despite her nerves, she couldn't allow herself to feel intimidated by him.

Qian Ran was only human, while she was a 400,000-year-old soul beast. No matter what he tried, what harm could he possibly do to her? This would just be a little… experiment. Once she figured out what all the fuss was about, she'd keep her distance.

With these thoughts swirling in her mind, she followed him into the room.

Once inside, Qian Ran gently fixed her hair into twin ponytails—his favorite look. Ice Emperor's icy green hair spread out beautifully on the bed, giving her an ethereal look, almost like a scene out of a dream. This was, after all, a true "legal loli" of four hundred thousand years.

Ice Emperor felt both lost and captivated. In this quiet room, alone with Qian Ran, she was discovering that the most terrifying thing wasn't physical strength but the effect on her heart. The soft brush of his hands through her hair, the quiet intimacy between them—it stirred something deep inside her.

Her big, bright eyes looked up at him, her heart racing as she realized that no one had ever combed her hair before.

And although she couldn't explain it yet, something felt different. Somehow, in a way she couldn't yet define, Qian Ran had become as important to her as Snow Emperor.

He helped her change into a soft pink nightgown, the gentle rise of her chest adding an innocent allure to her small frame. She sat on the edge of the bed, her fair legs swinging slightly, her small, delicate feet as enchanting as snow-touched blossoms.

Though she lacked the mature curves of Zhu Lu, Ice Emperor's youthful charm was enough. For any fan of pure, unadulterated cuteness, she was perfection.

"So cute," Qian Ran thought, smiling at the sight.

Ice Emperor's small hands nervously gripped the hem of her nightgown, her shyness and anticipation making her even more captivating.

Qian Ran took out his camera, snapping a few photos before guiding her into a few more cute poses. If she hadn't been in the room already, there was no way she'd let him capture these "blackmail material" photos. But now that she was here, she followed his every instruction without question, almost overly compliant.

In a way, it was natural—people often became compliant in such situations, letting their guard down in the moment.

Ice Emperor's long hair draped gracefully down her back, cascading over the bed like a beautiful waterfall.

"With your strength, holding onto your twin ponytails won't hurt a bit," Qian Ran chuckled.

"There's still time to back out," he teased, unable to shake the feeling that he was somehow crossing a line, given how innocent she looked.

"I'm not scared—not scared of you at all." Ice Emperor's cheeks flushed as she turned her head, though her voice betrayed a hint of nerves. If he didn't know her true identity, he would never have guessed that this adorable, sweet girl was the fearsome Ice Jade Empress Scorpion.

(End of Chapter)

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