Starting from Douluo to Capture Goddesses

"Family Head, Xu Ran's strength is much stronger than we imagined," the Great Elder said with some excitement. Even at such a young age, Xu Ran's combat ability has reached such a degree that probably only those freaks at Martial Soul Hall could achieve it.

He knew that in the Martial Soul Hall, Qian Family had a girl named Qian Renxue, born with a level twenty Soul Power. She could possess such combat power at the age of twelve.

Qian Renxue, the Pope's daughter with the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, had the cultivation of all the Martial Soul Hall's resources; it was not strange for her to achieve this. However, Xu Ran had nothing, he hadn't even received cultivation resources from the Zhu Clan. A Soul Master without much resources still able to reach such a level, that was the most terrifying thing about Xu Ran.

Doesn't this mean Xu Ran's talent might be even stronger than the legendary Qian Renxue?

"If nothing unexpected happens to Xu Ran, his future will at least be like that of Sword Douluo," the Second Elder also sighed. There was a time when he wanted to punish Xu Ran for getting close to Zhu Zhuqing. But now, looking back, that idea seems so ridiculous.

How could a genius like Xu Ran be punished by them?

Xu Ran is just a collateral member of the Zhu Clan, and even if he doesn't acknowledge himself as one of the Zhu family people, he could, after all, his surname is Xu.

They of the Zhu Clan should now be thankful that there is still such a relationship between Xu Ran and Zhu Zhuqing. They still have something to attract Xu Ran. Otherwise, he dared not believe that the Zhu Clan could retain Xu Ran with anything.

Without Zhu Zhuqing, Xu Ran could go to Martial Soul Hall or to the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect that had the Sword Douluo. Why would he stay in the Zhu Clan?

"Zihao, you have a good daughter," the Great Elder patted Zhu Zihao's shoulder and said meaningfully. What they should do now was already very clear.

Dai Mubai, a worthless man, if Zhu Zhuqing were with him, it's very likely she would come to an early grave.

Xu Ran is a peerless genius, bound to be among the top powers of the Continent in the future. And Zhu Zhuqing is also a genius; if they both break through to become Titled Douluo in the future, the power and status of the Zhu Clan would rise even further.

By then, even the Dai family would have to take them seriously.

"Zihao knows what to do," Zhu Zihao said excitedly, looking at Xu Ran as if beholding a treasure. His daughter Zhu Zhuqing being with Xu Ran would leave him without regret for the rest of his life. Who would want to see Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Yun pit against each other if it could be avoided?

The clan meeting continued until the afternoon before concluding. The so-called family congress was merely for recording the strength of the younger generation within the clan and to commend those with outstanding strength or significant improvement. That was all.

When the family congress was about to end, Zhu Zihao walked straight to the front of the main hall, his gaze sweeping over the young faces below, finally resting on the person in front of Xu Ran.

"The family congress ends here today."

"Xu Ran shows extraordinary strength and talent. From today on, Xu Ran will be the core disciple of the Zhu Clan, with a monthly allowance of three thousand golden soul coins. All the clan's resources will be open to Xu Ran."

"All Zhu Clan disciples must look up to Xu Ran, and in the future, become strong to protect our Zhu Clan for eternal prosperity," Zhu Zihao said solemnly, his voice somewhat stirring.

As soon as the words fell, everyone in the hall looked at Xu Ran, etching this name firmly in their hearts.

They knew that from now on, Xu Ran would receive the full cultivation support of the Zhu Clan, and his future was boundless.

"Family Head, may I ask for a different reward? I want..." Xu Ran said, looking towards Zhu Zhuqing. At the moment, the corners of her lips were slightly raised, and her fine black dress accentuated her undulating figure exquisitely, making one yearn to hold her in their arms and lavish her with affection. Yet, upon hearing Xu Ran's words, the smile on her face suddenly ceased.

Zhu Zhuqing stood motionless, her mind replaying the words Xu Ran said that night. Xu Ran now isn't thinking of asking her father to annul her engagement to Dai Mubai, is he?

"Xu Ran, don't," Zhu Zhuqing said anxiously, her pretty face turning pale. She quickly came to Xu Ran's side and tugged fiercely at his sleeve.

Why is Xu Ran so impatient? Is he seeking death?

Even if he wanted her, they could elope secretly. Going to her father was tantamount to seeking death, wasn't it?

"I don't want to wait any longer; if I wait, I'm afraid you'll be in someone else's arms. So, I want to try, even if I face a mountain of blades or a sea of flames, I have to break through," Xu Ran said,

Many people witnessing this scene couldn't help but be surprised.

What's going on?

Do Xu Ran and Zhu Zhuqing really have an affair? Perhaps they already have that kind of relationship.

But Xu Ran is a bit too bold, taking Zhu Zhuqing, who is to marry into the royal household. He has courted her fiercely. Isn't this putting a green hat on Dai Mubai and shaming the royal household?

However, they couldn't help but admire Xu Ran's courage. "Better to die beneath the flowers than be a ghost in the wind." Zhu Zhuqing's figure is so fine, her beauty can be considered delicate and incomparable. Xu Ran pursuing Zhu Zhuqing, definitely worth it. Even if the royal household prosecutes, to have a night with such a beauty, to enjoy Zhu Zhuqing's ministration, would be worth dying for.

They couldn't help but scrutinize Zhu Zhuqing's figure, thin where it should be thin, plump where it should be plump, a voluptuous figure; such a girl was simply a rare treasure. At this moment, they all couldn't help feeling a loss. Why hadn't they thought of this before? To win the favor of such a beauty, even death at the hands of the royal household would be worth it.