Chapter 28: Tang Ya Offers Herself to Qian Ran

No one expected Bei Bei to lose! That was Bei Bei, known as "Thunderclap Bei Bei," a legendary talent in the outer court who often stirred up waves. Yet he lost right in front of their eyes, without putting up any fight!

Usually, when a strong person is defeated, it's due to underestimating their opponent or slipping up and exposing a weakness. But Qian Ran wasn't like that; he had overpowered Bei Bei from start to finish.

From beginning to end, it seemed Bei Bei had never had the upper hand over Qian Ran. Instead, it was Bei Bei who had taken the brunt of the damage.

Despite Bei Bei's reputation, they had thought his initial disadvantage was part of his strategy. But now…

Seeing Qian Ran standing tall, everyone felt a heavy pressure.

They were up against a super-talent who had defeated a top student from the upper class! It was daunting to imagine being in the same cohort as someone like him.

"Oh my goodness! Is this guy really a freshman? Why is he so amazing?"

"I thought Dai Huabin was unbeatable, but it turns out he's no match for Qian Ran."

"Of course! Don't you know the reputation Thunderclap Bei Bei has in the outer court? He's among the top five strongest students here! Dai Huabin is nothing in comparison. Right now, Qian Ran is one of the strongest in the outer court—not just among the freshmen!"

Countless admiring eyes turned toward Qian Ran.

These new students had come to Shrek Academy with anxiety, despite barely passing the admission tests. The upcoming three-month freshman assessment was already a major headache for them. But just look at Qian Ran!

He had just started school, yet he was already dating a beautiful senior and even managed to thrash a senior student.

It sounded like something straight out of a novel!

"This guy is truly a monster," Wang Dong'er sighed with relief, feeling both proud and excited that Bei Bei had been defeated. After all, the person she liked was amazing!

But when she noticed the infatuated looks other girls were giving Qian Ran, her smile faded.

Qian Ran was exceptional, but he was also a flirt. After attracting so much attention, who knew how many girls would be infatuated with him?

Going forward… Wang Dong'er felt an immense pressure. Many other outstanding girls would likely be drawn to him, and she couldn't rely on Qian Ran's self-control to fend them off!

"How'd I do?" Qian Ran raised an eyebrow at Wang Dong'er.

"Hmph, not bad! But what's going on between you and her?" Wang Dong'er huffed, turning away in mock annoyance. This guy! She didn't understand why a beautiful senior would be interested in him.

"I'll explain it all when I get back. Go on ahead to the dorm; I'll catch up in a bit." Qian Ran gave an awkward smile. He hadn't expected things to escalate like this. With Wang Dong'er this upset, it might be hard to get her back to being so sweet and caring anytime soon.

"Hmph."

Wang Dong'er wrinkled her nose and stormed off toward the dorm.

This jerk!

She didn't want to deal with him right now, but at the same time, she couldn't bear to ignore him.

Are all men this fickle? Yet she couldn't help but wish that Qian Ran would belong to her alone.

Qian Ran knew Wang Dong'er was upset, but he couldn't just leave Tang Ya behind.

"Did I let you down?" he asked, taking Tang Ya's hand and leading her through the crowd. Seeing her beautiful face flushed, he felt his efforts had been worth it.

Such a graceful, poetic beauty—she was his, and no one else's.

"You were amazing," Tang Ya praised, feeling blissful as she walked hand in hand with Qian Ran across the picturesque campus. Despite knowing each other for a short time, they felt deeply connected, as though they had been together forever.

In silence, broken only by the crunch of leaves underfoot, they strolled until Qian Ran came to a stop.

Looking at Tang Ya's delicate face, Qian Ran felt his heart race.

"You're truly beautiful," he whispered. Tang Ya's style was both youthful and elegant—adorable and lively, yet composed and graceful.

Tang Ya had a natural gentleness, a soft warmth that was inherent to her. Though she wasn't the strongest, she felt like a caring older sister who could always be there for him.

"Mm." Blushing under Qian Ran's gaze, Tang Ya could only murmur in response.

Pulling her close, Qian Ran leaned in and kissed her.

He'd endured a week of restraint, but now he was free to express himself fully.

Kissing her softly again and again, he felt a growing need to make her his completely.

Tang Ya was his, and no one could take her from him!

Qian Ran's hands slid down Tang Ya's back, exploring other places as she leaned into him, her eyes closed and expression serene.

In that moment, her mind held no thoughts but joy and love. There was nothing more precious than knowing her feelings were reciprocated.

Tang Ya let Qian Ran take what he wished.

Whatever he wanted, she would give.

After half an hour, they finally separated, having satisfied each other.

They found a quiet path, where they sat together. Tang Ya lay against Qian Ran, her clothes a little rumpled, resting on him like a contented kitten, holding his waist as if afraid he might slip away. She hadn't felt this at peace since her parents' passing; for once, her hatred and sorrow were forgotten.

"Qian Ran, your martial spirit—it's…?" Tang Ya recalled that Qian Ran's martial spirit seemed to be the legendary Six-Winged Angel. The aura he used to suppress her dark energy came from the Six-Winged Angel. No wonder his previous refusal hadn't been a joke.

"Yes. I wasn't lying to you." Qian Ran ruffled Tang Ya's hair, pressing his face into it, inhaling her unique scent that captivated him.

"Didn't the Spirit Hall and Tang Sect have a grudge dating back ten thousand years?" Tang Ya's eyes widened. The Spirit Hall's dominance was once shattered by her ancestor, Tang San, who had led an alliance to defeat them.

"Exactly. You're here to repay that debt. Your punishment is a lifetime by my side." Qian Ran teased, giving her a playful squeeze.

"Mmph." Tang Ya let out a soft sound, playfully brushing it off.

She didn't care what his background was; she wasn't going to let anyone take him from her. Qian Ran was her love and the only family she had left.

(End of Chapter)