Chapter 33: Travelling

"An advanced Soul Master academy? But if we go there, there's a high chance our identities could be exposed," Xiao Wu expressed, filled with concern. Even in a small academy like the Nuoding Soul Master Academy in Nuoding City, they had encountered the descendant of a Titled Douluo. Going to an advanced academy would be even more risky.

"Don't worry, I'm aware," Xu Ran reassured. "The advanced Soul Master academy we're heading to currently has only three students and is located in a very remote area. If you study there, no one will discover you."

Of course, Tang San and Yu Xiaogang would also come to Shrek Academy in the future. What would Xiao Wu think then? Perhaps she might even suspect that Tang San deliberately sought them out after learning of their whereabouts.

Tang Hao, however, could pose some difficulties. But he still had a ten-thousand-year-old Qilin power experience card; If he uses it, he won't be much weaker than himself, at least ensuring his self-preservation.

Just like the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, the Qilin is also an auspicious beast, possessing three attributes: light, divinity, and fire. Both the light and fire attributes are at their peak levels. Even in its ten-thousand-year state, it still has the combat power comparable to an ordinary hundred-thousand-year soul beast.

Furthermore, the Qilin has a protective aura of good fortune, making it extremely difficult to defeat in battle; killing it is even harder.

Even an ordinary hundred-thousand-year soul beast is hard to kill. Otherwise, there wouldn't be so few hundred-thousand-year soul rings and soul bones. Back in the day, when Ah Yin and Tang Hao were being pursued, Ah Yin even activated her indestructible domain. The wild fire can't be completely extinguished; it springs back to life with the spring wind. If it weren't for concern over Tang Hao's life, Ah Yin could have escaped with minimal sacrifice. But if Ah Yin escaped, Tang Hao couldn't, so she ended up sacrificing herself completely. Thinking about it that way, Tang Hao does appear somewhat unscrupulous.

Revealing Ah Yin's identity when he was at level 90, and then obtaining another hundred-thousand-year soul ring for himself, would indeed be a tempting proposition for any Soul Master. But how could he even consider it when Ah Yin is the woman who could bear children for him? It's utterly deplorable and wicked.

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For the past few days, Xu Ran and Xiao Wu had been traveling relentlessly. After hastily leaving Nuoding City, they arrived at a nearby city where they hired a horse-drawn carriage. They then took several discreet laps around the city before making their exit. Even if Tang Hao discovered them, it would be difficult for him to pursue without knowing their direction.

As for the hundred-thousand-year soul beast aura emanating from Xiao Wu, it would be undetectable by Tang Hao if they were far enough away. Xu Ran breathed a sigh of relief that Tang Hao hadn't followed; even if he could transform into a ten-thousand-year-old Qilin, it would still be hard to adequately protect Xiao Wu.

However, he knew that in a few more days, both Tang San and Yu Xiaogang would arrive at Shrek Academy, and so would Tang Hao. Given a few more months to develop and prepare, Xu Ran felt that he might not necessarily need to fear Tang Hao then.

At this moment, on a small road leading to Suotuo City, an antique horse-drawn carriage was in motion.

Inside the carriage, Xiao Wu was dressed in a powder blue long skirt, wearing iridescent silver liquid stockings beneath. On her petite, jade-like feet were a pair of crystal high heels. Now that they knew Tang Hao wouldn't be following, Xu Ran accompanied Xiao Wu to a nearby city to shop, buying many items that girls would love, as well as some things that Xu Ran himself enjoyed.

For example, the shimmering liquid stockings and crystal heels that Xiao Wu was wearing were handpicked by Xu Ran.

Previously, Xiao Wu had to get by solely on the monthly stipends from the Martial Hall, so naturally, she didn't have extra money to spend on her appearance. But now that he was with her, Xiao Wu didn't have to worry about that anymore.

Xu Ran's monthly allowance from the Zhu family was three thousand, along with various other family benefits. Money was certainly not an issue for him. After all, the Zhu family may not have a lot of powerful individuals, but they were definitely not lacking in wealth.

So, after several rounds of dressing up, Xiao Wu's stunning beauty was truly revealed.

Sitting closely next to Xiao Wu, Xu Ran's fingers absentmindedly glide along her silky leg. The material of her stockings feels incredibly smooth, making it difficult for him to resist being captivated.

Xiao Wu really does look good in stockings, Xu Ran couldn't help but admire.

Legs as beautiful as hers really came alive when she wore stockings.

While Zhuqing's legs were not as long as Xiao Wu's, they were equally attractive, more voluptuous and fleshy. On the other hand, Xiao Wu's legs had a delicate, slender quality.

"Brother Xu Ran, what are you doing? Are you up to something naughty?" Xiao Wu, feeling ticklish from Xu Ran's touch, blushes slightly. She has the sense that Xu Ran is contemplating something he shouldn't be, although she can't exactly pinpoint what he's thinking.

"I feel like taking a short nap. I'm really tired," Xu Ran said, yawning. He had been resting his head on Xiao Wu's long legs these past few days, finding it incredibly comfortable. With Xiao Wu being so gentle and considerate, who wouldn't like that?

"You're not allowed to sleep, shameless Xu Ran," Xiao Wu tilted her head, her porcelain-like face blushing. Pouting, she pretended to be angry. How had she never noticed that Xu Ran was such a lecher, feigning sleepiness right in front of her?

"I really am tired. I've been on alert for Tang Hao all this time and haven't gotten proper sleep," Xu Ran shamelessly responded, not saying anything more as he lay down on Xiao Wu's legs.

Being in control of the world when awake, and resting on a beauty's lap when drunk, is Xu Ran's only desire in this Douluo Continent.

When the time is right, a man should take the initiative.

The three key elements for breaking free from singlehood are courage, attentiveness, and a thick skin.

"You..." Xiao Wu was speechless as she saw Xu Ran promptly lay down on her legs.

Brother Xu Ran is really quite shameless, always taking advantage of me, she thought.