Dou Sheng?
All those who heard these two words were startled. Even the prodigies from the Ancient Families felt the same. Apart from the Hun Clan and the Gu Clan, the number of Dou Sheng experts in the other Ancient Families had not reached an overwhelming level, with each Dou Sheng serving as an important pillar.
Even for the Ancient Families, they had to treat a Dou Sheng with respect, fearing any discontent from them.
Goodness. Xu Ran had a Dou Sheng expert guarding the gate?
Could this be a mistake?
Seeing Hun Miesheng standing sternly and expressionlessly right at the entrance of Xu Sect, they realized this was definitely not a misunderstanding.
"I always feel that this expert looks somewhat familiar. Especially that pattern on the black robe, seems like I've seen it somewhere before?" a prodigy from the Spiritual Clan pondered with narrowed eyes.
"It seems like the garb of Soul Hall," a prodigy from the Yan Clan whispered behind him.
Goodness...
Connecting the dots with the recent upset of the Hun Clan, they soon realized the truth.
Hun Miesheng!!!
There were not many Dou Sheng experts in the Soul Hall, and those who wore such obviously high-ranking garb had to be the Lord of the Soul Hall, Hun Miesheng.
In an instant, the several prodigies all felt a chill.
The notoriety of Hun Miesheng was by no means inferior even within their own families. Hun Miesheng had established the Soul Hall, and to establish his authority, he had extinguished countless powers in Zhongzhou. Such a hero had become known as a notorious strongman on the Continent. Yet, a figure of such caliber had fallen to such a state. It was likely that Hun Miesheng had already lost his self-awareness, otherwise, he would not so obediently endure such humiliation.
The sudden decline of Soul Hall, at such a level, was indeed a lamentable affair.
The Lord of the Soul Hall was reduced to guarding the gate, a slap that was essentially Xu Ran striking directly at the face of the Hun Clan, and it was likely that the members of the Hun Clan were now too ashamed to show their faces.
"Too awesome."
"Truly worthy of being the Sect Leader of Xu Sect, even a Dou Sheng expert is only fit to stand guard."
The individuals from the Ancient Families were utterly shocked, let alone the prodigies from the Black Corner Region. They were not familiar with Zhongzhou and could only perceive Xu Sect as the most powerful force, and Xu Ran as the most formidable person in the world, which wasn't incorrect after all.
"Who exactly is this person? Really a Dou Sheng?" Han Yue and Xin Lan were both shocked and amazed. Dou Sheng, to them, was also a legendary level expert. Before meeting Xu Ran, they had never even encountered a Dou Sheng expert.
Now, not only had they met a Dou Sheng, but they had also met one in such a manner; they were at a loss for words.
Only Xu Ran could think of having a Dou Sheng expert stand guard at the gate.
The two women were both surprised and amused. With such a high-level person guarding the gate, no one would dare to cause trouble in the future.
"He's that Lord of the Soul Hall, Hun Miesheng. I caught him causing trouble in the Jia Ma Empire earlier," Xu Ran said nonchalantly, pointing to Hun Miesheng.
Both Han Yue and Xin Lan came from Zhongzhou and were no strangers to the Soul Hall. Just the mention of the title 'Lord of the Soul Hall' let them know just how significant this Black Robe Expert truly was. He wasn't just a Dou Saint, but also the ruler of a top power.
Seeing how Xu Ran treated it so lightly, both women couldn't help but roll their eyes.
If the identity of this man were to get out, the entire Zhongzhou would go crazy.
"But having just one seems a bit inappropriate. It would look better to catch another from the Hun Clan at some point to make a pair," Xu Ran said, looking at the lonely figure of Hun Miesheng standing there.
"Pfft. You think Dou Saint Experts are as common as cabbages? You've already caught this guy, and you've offended the Soul Hall to death," Han Yue said with a seductive wink and a flirtatious tone. However, she did like seeing this domineering side of Xu Ran. Women always have a soft spot for a man who's a bit more dominating, provided he is stronger than her.
"Exactly," Xin Lan chuckled, unable to hold back her laughter. Now, they weren't worried about their family affairs at all. The minor issues of their own families could be easily resolved through their relationship with Xu Ran, without him even needing to take action personally.
"Xu Ran, do you have time today? I, uhm," Han Yue looked at Xu Ran with deep affection, suddenly feeling embarrassed. Xu Ran was so outstanding, and yet she hadn't officially become one with him. To say that she wasn't in a hurry would be a lie.
Only by leaving a deep impression could they ensure that Xu Ran wouldn't forget about them. It was only after coming to Xu Ran that they realized how many women he had. If they couldn't stand out, it would be tough for him to remember them, especially for those who hadn't been physically intimate with him...
For a girl to take the initiative was utterly humiliating and difficult to bear. But that would surely be better than preserving her chastity for a lifetime, right?
Xin Lan felt the same as Han Yue, but she never expected Han Yue to take the initiative before her, leaving her feeling inwardly resentful.
Who knows how long it would take to get another opportunity if they missed this one?
Xu Ran was indeed good to the people around him, but in general, the women involved with Xu Ran didn't get to spend much time with him. On average, they might only be able to be together once a week.
Xu Ran indeed had plenty of time, but there were also a lot of people. Moreover, Xu Ran wouldn't be with them every day; otherwise, it would be too clingy. Often, Xu Ran would go for a walk alone to clear his mind. And with his partiality toward Xun Er, Xiaowu, Zhu Qing, and the like, he paid even less attention to others.
"Hehe, what'd you want to do with me? Could it be...?" Xu Ran's eyes brightened. He had previously thought to let Han Yue and Xin Lan get accustomed to him for a while before fully possessing them. But since they were taking the initiative, naturally, he wouldn't refuse.
And he guessed that, in the current situation, not getting intimate with them was probably their biggest worry.
"Don't start fantasizing. It's just that... I just wanted to chat with you," Han Yue said, her face blushing under Xu Ran's penetrating gaze, as she looked down at her beautiful legs, unsure of what to say.
"Chat about life aspirations? Sure, but I'm only free in the evening, is that okay?" Xu Ran smiled, deciding not to tease Han Yue any further, lest the duck that came to his door fly away.
"Mhm," Han Yue nodded and agreed softly. Free in the evening, just the two of them, talking about life aspirations – how else would it go?
"Lan Lan, do you want to join us? It would be good to chat together," Xu Ran extended the invitation to Xin Lan. They both had the same thoughts. If Xin Lan were to join them, wouldn't it be...
"Mhm," Xin Lan responded, blushing even more than Han Yue. Despite her embarrassment, she didn't want to miss this chance, nor did she want to snub Xu Ran's invitation. After all, with Xu Ran, it might not be impossible...
Everyone has boundaries, but when with Xu Ran, even madness was acceptable for them. How many people dream of being wild with Xu Ran and never have the opportunity?