Starting from Douluo to Capture Goddesses

Zhu Zhuqing was only slightly curious.

In the Zhu Clan and even in Xingluo City, many people admired her, but once they knew her identity, they kept their distance and didn't even dare to talk to her much. They feared being misunderstood by Davis and those around him, which could lead to trouble.

The same was true within the Zhu Clan; not many people dared to get too close to her. Xu Ran's initiative in seeking her out was the reason for her curiosity.

Zhu Zhuqing walked to a quiet place in the square and sat down, her round legs bending, making her leather pants even tighter. Her beautiful eyes gazed forward, a hint of desolation on her delicate face.

Many disciples of the Zhu Clan were sparring with each other in the square.

Soul Masters could only truly become stronger through combat. But she was Zhu Zhuqing, and even when practicing, she was always alone. No one dared to spar with her, fearing the displeasure of the Great Crown Prince and his sister.

Since ancient times, it had been a rule between the Zhu Clan and the Dai family to intermarry, with the younger generation competing against each other. The most outstanding pair from each generation would inherit the throne, while those who failed in the competition would be put to death. Everyone believed that Davis and "Zhu Zhuyun" would become the future emperor and queen of the Xingluo Empire. As their competitors, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing naturally were not well-regarded.

Xu Ran looked at the girl in front of him and couldn't help but feel some pity.

He remembered that in the original story, Zhu Zhuqing had always been aloof and not fond of talking. Perhaps her personality had been shaped by such an environment.

She didn't want to be happy like Xiaowu and Ning Rongrong. It's just that in the Zhu Clan, she didn't even have anyone who dared to talk to her.

"May I sit here?" Xu Ran walked up to Zhu Zhuqing.

"Sure," Zhu Zhuqing said, startled. She saw it was Xu Ran, couldn't help but be slightly astonished, nodded, and then fell silent again.

Xu Ran didn't speak either, just sat quietly beside Zhu Zhuqing, while the breeze brought her unique fragrance into his nostrils.

He couldn't help looking at the stunning girl beside him. Zhu Zhuqing had an excellent figure, her maturity not less than that of an adult woman despite still being a young girl.

"Aren't you afraid of me? To sit so close," Zhu Zhuqing asked curiously. Xu Ran clearly knew her identity and yet dared to be close to her. Wasn't he afraid of being scolded by her sister? There was also the possibility that Davis's people might take action against him.

"Not afraid. The second young miss is so beautiful; many people would love to get close to her. Why should I be afraid?" said Xu Ran, sniffing the unique fragrance of Zhu Zhuqing and revealing a bright smile.

"You know very well that's not what I mean. If my sister and the Great Crown Prince find out you've been so close to me, you'll be affected. Many others might also act against you," Zhu Zhuqing said, with a touch of blush on her pretty face, feeling happy inside.

Girls liked being told they were pretty, and she was no exception. In the Zhu Clan, because of her identity, no one dared to say such things. They only looked at her with lustful eyes, which disgusted her.

"I'm not afraid. No matter how formidable the Great Crown Prince is, I'm not scared," Xu Ran shook his head. Once his strength was revealed, even Davis would try to win him over. If he got together with Zhu Zhuqing, it might even immensely damage Dai Mubai's reputation, and as the beneficiary, Davis would be pleased.

Davis, aspiring to ascend to the throne, naturally targeted Dai Mubai. And since Xu Ran wanted to win Zhu Zhuqing's favor, Dai Mubai was his biggest obstacle. For the time being, he shared a common enemy with Davis—Dai Mubai.

So for the time being, he would be on good terms with Davis. However, that might not last, after all, "Zhu Zhuyun" was also very beautiful, with a figure that was delicate and well-proportioned, her curves even fuller than Zhu Qing's.

Moreover, he knew that "Zhu Zhuyun" wasn't really trying to isolate Zhu Qing. She wanted to protect Zhu Qing; that's why she acted this way. She hoped Zhu Qing would know to retreat when necessary and leave the Xingluo Empire voluntarily. In that way, even if Davis ascended the throne in the future, he wouldn't lay a hand on her.

"What are you thinking about? Are you scared?" Zhu Qing asked with suspicion. Ordinary people who heard the title of the Great Crown Prince would probably be scared stiff. It might be the same case with Xu Ran.

"I'm not thinking about anything. Second Miss, didn't you come to the square for cultivation? I can spar with you to practice real combat," Xu Ran said.

"You want to spar with me? I'm very strong, you know. Are you sure? What's your "Cultivation Level"?" Zhu Qing asked. Xu Ran was just a disciple of a collateral branch of the Zhu Clan; she could tell from his name that Xu Ran's father was an outsider. So, it was even possible that Xu Ran had not inherited the family's Martial Soul. How could his strength be great?

"My "Cultivation Level"? A thirty-one-level Soul Elder," Xu Ran said.

"Nonsense, how could you be a Soul Elder? I'm only a twenty-five-level Grand Soul Master," Zhu Qing expressed her disbelief. Right now, her "Cultivation Level" of twenty-five as a Grand Soul Master already made her quite a prodigy. In the Zhu Clan, even her sister didn't have the talent she did.

No matter how strong Xu Ran was, he couldn't surpass her in talent.

"If you don't believe it, never mind. Do you still want me to practice with you? If not, I'm going to leave."

"Of course, I do. I want to see for myself what your real "Cultivation Level" is," Zhu Qing said, not even realizing that she, who was usually so sparing with her words, was speaking much more than usual today around Xu Ran.

"I'm going to make a move," Zhu Qing said, her beautiful eyes suddenly becoming serious. There she stood, dressed in a tight black leather suit that revealed her perfect curves. A gentle Wind blew past, sending her long black hair dancing, attracting the gazes of many onlookers.

Her eyes were full of earnestness. Regardless of her opponent, she always went all out. Moreover, she felt that Xu Ran's strength probably wasn't weak, at least that of a Grand Soul Master.

Her Martial Soul quietly manifested, and a huge black cat shadow appeared behind her. On her long, jet-black hair, a pair of soft, cute black cat ears emerged, and behind her pert buttocks, an ethereal black cat tail appeared.

Beneath her, two yellow Soul Rings surged with energy, radiating a dark-themed power.

Many disciples of the Zhu Clan turned their gaze over, watching this scene in astonishment.

"What?"

"Xu Ran actually wants to spar with Zhu Qing. Has he gone mad? Doesn't he know what consequences come with getting too close to the Second Miss?"

"Perhaps he just wants to show off and attract the Second Miss's attention."

"Hmph, Zhu Qing has an engagement with Dai Mubai. What could Xu Ran possibly be aiming for? Besides, he's only a member of a collateral branch of the clan; even if he got the Second Miss's attention, it wouldn't do him any good."