Starting from Douluo to Capture Goddesses

"Congratulations, Flander. With Xu Ran, your Shrek Academy will not decline for the next few hundred or even thousand years," someone complimented. With Xu Ran around, all the young talents would flock to Shrek Academy, drawn by the fame of this exceptional genius.

There was no helping it; brash young men now regarded Xu Ran as their idol, naturally wanting to make a pilgrimage to the place where their idol had grown from weakness step by step.

After all, wasn't cultivation just cultivation, wherever it took place?

This was the effect of a brand.

And now, Shrek Academy had established itself as a brand, thanks to Xu Ran.

Since Xu Ran's rise, the five major academies, including Xingluo Imperial Academy, Tiandou Imperial Academy, and even Martial Soul Academy, had all been overshadowed by Shrek Academy.

The leaders of the other academies looked at Flander with eyes full of envy.

"Congratulations, Flander. It seems our Fiery Flame College will always be overshadowed by your Shrek Academy," the dean of Fiery Flame College said with goodwill. Shrek Academy, which was once far inferior to Fiery Flame College, had suddenly risen above many academies, leading to discontent among many advanced Soul Master academies but not from the dean of Fiery Flame College.

This was because Huo Wu was from Fiery Flame College, and she was also his granddaughter.

Huo Wu was now at the "Cultivation Level" of Titled Douluo, and her return to the Huo Family had caused quite a sensation in the entire clan!

"Old Man Huo, your Fiery Flame College has also gained quite a lot! Your granddaughter is now a Titled Douluo," Flander said with a chuckle, holding his wine glass and toasting all around.

"All thanks to Xu Ran," the dean of Fiery Flame College said with a grin that couldn't be wider.

People from other powers felt a bit sour seeing this scene.

They didn't have younger generations who were connected.

Now on the Continent, these powers all shared a consensus!

That was, if a girl within their circles could forge a good relationship with Xu Ran, the future would hold a young Titled Douluo for their force, boosting their reputation, and ensuring that no one with eyes would dare to provoke them.

Such was Xu Ran's influence.

Unfortunately, matters of fate couldn't be forced.

And stunning beauties were rare treasures, their forces didn't have such outstanding young ones, so even with hearts stirred, it was to no avail.

Any other power that had formed relations with Xu Ran became a target for courting in the hall.

Take, for example, the Nine-Heart Begonia Sect.

The Nine-Heart Begonia Sect, with its single lineage, was not well-known on the Continent. Even though the Nine-Hearted Begonia Spirit had extremely strong supporting abilities, there were very few on the Continent who knew of the Nine-Heart Begonia.

However, as Ye Lingling started her relationship with Xu Ran, many on the Continent began to investigate the identities and everything else about the beauties associated with Xu Ran.

And naturally, Ye Lingling, the heir of the Nine-Hearted Begonia Spirit, received a great deal of attention.

Originally, the Nine-Heart Begonia Sect disapproved when they heard that Ye Lingling had fallen in love without permission and was planning to recall her to the sect. But later, when they accidentally learned that the person Ye Lingling was with was Xu Ran, they were overjoyed.

"Mom, what are you doing?" At this moment, Ye Lingling held her mother's hand, appearing before all the major forces, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

"You're with Xu Ran now, and in the future, our Nine-Heart Begonia Sect will rise because of you. You'll need to show your face more in front of Xu Ran and strive to gain benefits for our family," Ye Tianxin said while leading Ye Lingling around to toast. Seeing those once high-and-mighty figures now paying her such compliments filled her heart with immense satisfaction.

"Mom, I'm not with Xu Ran for the benefits," Ye Lingling pouted. Wearing a black, gold-embroidered long dress, she was extremely eye-catching in the hall. However, everyone had done their homework before coming and didn't dare to provoke Ye Lingling.

"You silly girl. You weren't included in Xu Ran's marriage this time, which shows you don't know how to strive for yourself," Ye Tianxin chided, poking Ye Lingling's forehead with her index finger. In her opinion, relationships also needed to be maintained. If a girl doesn't know how to act coy or strive for her own interests, her status in a man's eyes would slowly diminish.

If you don't take the initiative, with so many confidantes around Xu Ran, there will always be others who do.

"That's not true. Xu Ran isn't like that," Ye Lingling somewhat speechlessly defended him. She clearly knew Xu Ran's marriage this time was for the sake of the Continent's situation. Otherwise, there were many others whom Xu Ran cherished, and it would never be her turn.

Besides, Xu Ran had said that they would hold a wedding in the future.

Even if Xu Ran were as ravenous as a wolf, he could not possibly marry everyone all at once in a single breath.

An evening was only eight or nine hours long. If he married everyone, that would be just over twenty minutes per person on average. That's impossible; Xu Ran wasn't that fast.

"Even if Xu Ran isn't that kind of person, you should still learn how to capture his heart. There are so many women around Xu Ran; if you don't study hard, you'll suffer in the future," Ye Tianxin advised. Those lustful men are the easiest to please; it's always the same few tricks, and as long as you satisfy them, it's all good.

"I know, Mom. Let's get going. This is too embarrassing," Ye Lingling said, tugging on Ye Tianxin's sleeve with a blushing face.

"You're Xu Ran's woman, what's there to be embarrassed about?" Ye Tianxin was unperturbed.

"Aunt, hello."

At that moment, Xu Ran appeared, greeting Ye Tianxin.

Seeing Ye Tianxin dressed sharply, he was secretly amazed. Her professional attire made her look spirited and impressive. Ye Tianxin, probably in her forties, was at that mature age where charm still lingered. Moreover, Ye Tianxin closely resembled her daughter, Ye Lingling; it was clear they were mother and daughter.

"Xu Ran?"

Ye Tianxin looked at Xu Ran with some surprise.

Having such a peerless powerhouse on the Continent call her aunt filled her with satisfaction, and she was somewhat flattered. Seeing Xu Ran's courteous behavior, she was very pleased with him.

"Xu Ran, you're here?" Ye Lingling stepped forward, taking Xu Ran's hand, her pretty face flushed. Especially because she remembered that particular hobby of his.

That hobby, they had grown accustomed to it by now.

"Stinky Xu Ran, you're not thinking of..." Ye Lingling quietly asked.

"Ahem. Don't talk nonsense. I'm not that kind of person," Xu Ran awkwardly smiled. Though he denied it verbally, his heart was quite honest.

"You are. But if you really want to, I won't care anyway. It's up to your fortune," Ye Lingling said softly. Having been with Xu Ran for so many years, her way of thinking had also become very open-minded. Especially after knowing about the relationships between Bi Bidong and Qian Renxue, Xiaowu and Ah Rou, repeated shocks had left her accustomed to it.

If Xu Ran really liked someone, what could she do?