Recaps

After the system rewarded Qian Ran for pursuing Wang Dong'er, he examined his new cultivation items and resurrection skill, then dressed Dong'er in an outfit modeled on Xiao Wu's. Dong'er disliked the costume, while Qian Ran admired the resemblance and the chapter ended with him noting that her hair could not match Xiao Wu's braid.

• The system rewarded Qian Ran with Spirit-Gathering Pills, a hundred-thousand-year soul ring age-limit card, the Great Resurrection Technique, and an anime cosplay costume package.
• Qian Ran read that the Great Resurrection Technique could resurrect a creature dead for no more than twenty years, with a ten-year cooldown, and planned to use the soul ring card to add it to his third ring.
• Wang Dong'er woke in Qian Ran's embrace, and he teased her before asking her to wear a costume.
• Qian Ran gave Wang Dong'er Xiao Wu's pink cosplay outfit, and she changed into it despite disliking the look.
• Qian Ran admired Dong'er's resemblance to Xiao Wu but noted that her hair was too short to braid like Xiao Wu's.

Qian Ran told Wang Dong'er that Tang San had split Tang Wutong's soul into three parts, with one part merged with the Auspicious Beast to manipulate Huo Yuhao. Wang Dong'er grew furious on her older sister's behalf, and Qian Ran planned to deal with the situation later as they went to report to Zhou Yi.

• Qian Ran reassured Wang Dong'er that Tang San could not reach the Douluo Continent and that he would protect her.
• Wang Dong'er said she did not acknowledge Tang San as her father and trusted Qian Ran.
• Qian Ran explained that Wang Dong'er was one part of Tang Wutong's divided soul, while another part had merged with a Soul Beast in the Star Dou Great Forest.
• Wang Dong'er condemned Tang San for arranging her older sister to bind Huo Yuhao to her and asked to meet her.
• Qian Ran agreed to handle the Auspicious Beast later and took Wang Dong'er to report to Teacher Zhou Yi.

Qian Ran returned to Shrek Academy and showed Zhou Yi his powerful healing Soul Skill, then went to report to Xian Lin'er. Ma Xiaotao rushed at him, unable to endure the heat of her martial soul any longer.

• Qian Ran told Zhou Yi that he had obtained a group healing Soul Skill and demonstrated it by healing her fatigue and a wound instantly.
• Zhou Yi urged Qian Ran to visit Xian Lin'er, who had been asking about him every day during his absence.
• Qian Ran left, reflecting on his attraction to his teachers and his desire to make a move on Xian Lin'er.
• Ma Xiaotao, having learned from Tang Ya that Qian Ran had returned, hurried to find him after enduring her condition for a month.
• Ma Xiaotao threw herself at Qian Ran and begged him to help her because she could no longer hold out.

Ma Xiaotao’s Evil Fire erupted when she touched Qian Ran, and she pinned him down as Zhou Yi tried to keep them from losing control. Zhou Yi pulled Ma Xiaotao away, but the enraged senior tore her blouse, leaving Qian Ran stunned by her ferocity.

• Ma Xiaotao’s Evil Fire flared when she touched Qian Ran, and she pinned him down while demanding his help.
• Zhou Yi urged Qian Ran to help Ma Xiaotao and warned that they needed to act before the two lost control.
• Qian Ran asked Zhou Yi to pull Ma Xiaotao off him before he lost his own composure.
• Zhou Yi used her Martial Soul to drag Ma Xiaotao away, but Ma Xiaotao retaliated by tearing Zhou Yi’s blouse.

Qian Ran used his Six-Winged Angel’s divine power to subdue Ma Xiaotao after her Evil Fire overwhelmed her and she tore Zhou Yi’s shirt. After Zhou Yi changed, Qian Ran teased her about her appearance and refused to promise he would forget the embarrassing incident.

• Ma Xiaotao tore Zhou Yi’s shirt, and Qian Ran watched as Zhou Yi’s exposed body left her flustered.
• Zhou Yi screamed, but Qian Ran covered her mouth and warned that someone might hear them and misunderstand the scene.
• Qian Ran released Light’s Flame and used its sacred light to suppress Ma Xiaotao’s Evil Qi, causing her to let go of Zhou Yi and collapse.
• Zhou Yi changed into spare clothes while Qian Ran watched, then scolded him for staring.
• Qian Ran complimented Zhou Yi’s figure, and she told him to keep the incident secret; he said he was reluctant to let it go.

Zhou Yi wrestled with her feelings after Qian Ran teased her, while Qian Ran focused on helping Ma Xiaotao. Ma Xiaotao’s Evil Qi receded under the golden light, leaving her relaxed and comfortable.

• Zhou Yi wondered whether Qian Ran was attracted to her as she cleaned the floor and tried to decide how to correct his behavior.
• Qian Ran stopped teasing Zhou Yi, and she worried that she had imagined his interest in her.
• Qian Ran watched as the Evil Qi surrounding Ma Xiaotao rapidly shrank back into her body.
• Ma Xiaotao lay drenched in sweat, feeling warm and comfortable as the golden light drove away the Evil Qi.

After Qian Ran suppressed Ma Xiaotao’s Evil Fire, she blamed him for her embarrassing loss of control and dragged him to the Soul Fighting Zone for a spar. The chapter ended with Zhou Yi agreeing to referee as Ma Xiaotao prepared to face Qian Ran.

• Ma Xiaotao thanked Qian Ran for curing her, then recalled her embarrassing behavior and grew angry with him.
• Qian Ran warned Ma Xiaotao that her Evil Fire could flare up again, and she kicked him for his blunt advice.
• Ma Xiaotao apologized to Zhou Yi for hurting her, while Zhou Yi blamed Qian Ran for taking advantage of the situation.
• Ma Xiaotao grabbed Qian Ran and took him to Shrek Academy’s Soul Fighting Zone to spar.
• Ma Xiaotao asked Zhou Yi to referee and promised to take good care of Qian Ran.

Ma Xiaotao unleashed her full strength against Qian Ran, whose Angel Martial Soul helped her control her Evil Fire, but his powerful healing Soul Skill let him recover from her devastating attacks. The fight left Ma Xiaotao stunned by how difficult he was to defeat, while Zhou Yi and Zhang Lexuan watched.

• Ma Xiaotao used her six Soul Rings and twin leg Soul Bones to attack Qian Ran at tremendous speed, while Zhou Yi and Zhang Lexuan observed her overwhelming strength.
• Zhang Lexuan arrived and told Zhou Yi she had not come to cause trouble for Qian Ran, then watched as Ma Xiaotao continued fighting him.
• Ma Xiaotao struck Qian Ran with a huge pillar of golden-red flame, nearly overwhelming him and tearing his clothes.
• Qian Ran used his Third Soul Skill to heal his injuries completely, astonishing Ma Xiaotao, Zhou Yi, and Zhang Lexuan.

Qian Ran used his healing soul skill to outlast Ma Xiaotao in a fierce battle, leaving her impressed by his talent. Zhang Lexuan then warned him that Bei Bei might seek revenge and that Mu En could intervene on Bei Bei’s behalf.

• Ma Xiaotao discovered that Qian Ran could instantly heal himself and others with his Angel Martial Soul’s area healing skill.
• Ma Xiaotao and Qian Ran exchanged attacks until she suffered minor injuries while he repeatedly healed, and she finally stopped fighting.
• Ma Xiaotao acknowledged Qian Ran’s exceptional abilities and said she understood why Tang Ya liked him.
• Zhang Lexuan arrived and told Ma Xiaotao that Qian Ran had even given her a setback before.
• Zhang Lexuan explained that she had come to warn Qian Ran that Bei Bei might retaliate and Mu En could act to protect his descendant.

Zhang Lexuan warned Qian Ran that Mu En might kill him if his conflict with Bei Bei worsened, but Qian Ran refused to leave and teased her about choosing sides. After Zhang Lexuan departed, Ma Xiaotao confronted Qian Ran over his apparent interest in her, and he teased her until she blushed and kicked him.

• Zhang Lexuan warned Qian Ran to behave himself and leave Shrek Academy, explaining that Mu En might target him to protect Bei Bei.
• Qian Ran refused to leave and told Zhang Lexuan he might be able to defeat Mu En and Bei Bei if they clashed.
• Qian Ran asked Zhang Lexuan whose side she would take, and she blushed before leaving after warning him to be careful.
• Ma Xiaotao accused Qian Ran of pursuing Zhang Lexuan and asked whether something was going on between them.
• Qian Ran teased Ma Xiaotao about being jealous and offered to help her with her troubles, so she blushed and kicked him.

Ma Xiaotao asked Qian Ran to help with the evil fire in her Evil Fire Phoenix, and he explained how ultimate ice could help her suppress it and possibly grow stronger. The chapter revealed that Qian Ran had a second, ice-attribute martial soul, and Ma Xiaotao decided to wait for him to gain ultimate ice.

• Ma Xiaotao asked whether Qian Ran could purge the evil Qi from her martial soul, and he said he could suppress or erase it, though doing so could reduce her strength.
• Qian Ran suggested that ultimate ice could suppress Ma Xiaotao's evil fire while helping her strength grow, and offered to ask a powerful friend for help.
• Ma Xiaotao learned that Qian Ran had a second martial soul, the Ice Dragon, and felt its chilling power when he demonstrated it.
• Qian Ran said he had a way to raise his Ice Dragon martial soul to ultimate ice and offered Ma Xiaotao either that option or his friend's help.
• Ma Xiaotao chose to wait for Qian Ran, hoping that his help would eventually let her martial soul evolve into ultimate fire.

Qian Ran discussed Shrek Academy's Treasure Appraisal Fair with Ma Xiaotao and received the Phoenix God Fire as a check-in reward. He decided to seek the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well before Huo Yuhao and considered using his resurrection technique on Huo Yun'er.

• Ma Xiaotao invited Qian Ran to the Inner Court's Treasure Appraisal Fair and explained its student-focused fairs, discounts, and credit allowances.
• Qian Ran imagined taking the girls shopping and privately plotted how to tease Ma Xiaotao, Wang Dong'er, and Nan Nan.
• Qian Ran checked in with Ma Xiaotao and received the Phoenix God Fire, which he decided to nurture instead of refining.
• Qian Ran resolved to find the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well before Huo Yuhao could reach it and take or destroy Huo Yuhao's opportunities.
• Qian Ran wondered where Huo Yun'er was buried and considered reviving her to provoke Huo Yuhao.

Qian Duoduo bragged to Yan Shaozhe that Xian Lin'er had grown closer to him, while Yan Shaozhe regretted losing his chance with her and learned of Qian Ran's rapid rise as a Soul Engineer. Meanwhile, Qian Ran and Xian Lin'er reunited in a laboratory, where their passionate kissing left Xian Lin'er embarrassed about their location.

• Qian Duoduo told Yan Shaozhe that Xian Lin'er had started dressing up and was warming to him, and Yan Shaozhe felt jealous and regretful.
• Yan Shaozhe asked about Qian Ran, and Qian Duoduo explained that Xian Lin'er was taking him to register for his Level 5 Soul Engineer badge.
• Qian Duoduo said Qian Ran's Spiritual Power helped him advance quickly, and Yan Shaozhe envied his achievements.
• Qian Ran and Xian Lin'er reunited in a locked laboratory after a month apart and kissed passionately.
• Qian Ran gave Xian Lin'er a miniskirt to change into, then lifted her onto a laboratory table and kissed her as she worried students might arrive.

Xian Lin'er and Qian Ran shared an intimate moment, and she showed how deeply she cared for him despite their differences in age and status. Qian Ran promised not to let her down and resolved to keep their relationship private until he was strong enough to protect her.

• Xian Lin'er stopped Qian Ran from taking their intimacy further, though she admitted she was deeply attracted to him.
• Xian Lin'er reflected on how willingly she set aside her dignity for Qian Ran and how much she cherished him.
• Qian Ran swore he would never let Xian Lin'er down and decided not to pressure her while she remained conflicted.
• Qian Ran resolved to keep their relationship secret until he became strong enough to shield Xian Lin'er from rumors.
• Xian Lin'er told Qian Ran that he did not need to swear an oath, while privately feeling glad that he meant what he said.

Qian Ran received his Level 5 Soul Engineer badge from Xian Lin'er, who offered to use Soul Tool Department resources to help him obtain equipment and materials. As Huo Yuhao approached Shrek Academy expecting special recruitment and a place in Zhou Yi's class, Qian Ran considered how to take advantage of his arrival.

• Xian Lin'er gave Qian Ran his Level 5 Soul Engineer badge and reflected on how his talent would attract the Sea God Pavilion's attention.
• Qian Ran asked about buying Soul Tool materials and a workbench, and Xian Lin'er offered to obtain them through the Soul Tool Department for him.
• Qian Ran praised Xian Lin'er for favoring him, and she promised to protect him if anyone in the department targeted him.
• Huo Yuhao hurried toward Shrek Academy, expecting special recruitment into the Soul Tool Department and hoping to join Zhou Yi's class with Dong'er.
• Qian Ran anticipated Huo Yuhao's arrival and considered using the situation to teach him a lesson.

At the Treasure Appraisal Fair, Qian Ran showed Ma Xiaotao the Phoenix God Fire, a powerful spiritual flame that could help her cultivate and stabilize her Martial Soul. Ma Xiaotao pleaded for him to leave it with her, and Qian Ran ended by considering what he might demand in return.

• Qian Ran reflected on his relationship with Xian Lin'er and his guilt toward Qian Duoduo as the Treasure Appraisal Fair arrived.
• Qian Ran used the card Xian Lin'er had given him, while Ma Xiaotao envied how generously Xian Lin'er treated him.
• Qian Ran told Ma Xiaotao he had a new idea about her condition and revealed the Phoenix God Fire.
• Ma Xiaotao recognized the flame's value and asked Qian Ran to leave it with her to aid her cultivation.
• Qian Ran said she could keep it, but his gaze wandered over Ma Xiaotao as he considered his terms.

Qian Ran went with Ma Xiaotao to the Treasure Appraisal Fair and provoked Bei Bei by openly claiming he would pursue Zhang Lexuan as well as Tang Ya. Bei Bei left furious and determined not to let Qian Ran take Zhang Lexuan.

• Ma Xiaotao refused Qian Ran's suggestion that she become his girlfriend but offered to introduce him to single Inner Court disciples.
• Qian Ran and Ma Xiaotao arrived at the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, where Qian Ran persuaded her to wear something for him in exchange for using his Phoenix God Fire.
• Bei Bei confronted Qian Ran outside the pavilion and grew jealous when Qian Ran took Ma Xiaotao's hand.
• Qian Ran insulted Bei Bei and told him he would pursue Zhang Lexuan after taking Tang Ya.
• Bei Bei threatened to fight Qian Ran, who warned him that fighting would keep him from the Treasure Appraisal Fair and lead to another beating.
• Bei Bei seethed with rage and resolved not to let Qian Ran take Zhang Lexuan.

Qian Ran and Ma Xiaotao visited the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, while Bei Bei decided to pursue Zhang Lexuan after seeing her interact with Qian Ran. Qian Ran sensed Zhang Lexuan’s feelings for him were changing, and the chapter ended when a powerful presence warned him not to reveal his guest rank.

• Zhang Lexuan felt jealous when she saw Qian Ran holding Ma Xiaotao’s hand, while Bei Bei claimed Zhang Lexuan was his child bride.
• Bei Bei decided to pursue Zhang Lexuan and imagined showing her off to the outer court to restore his reputation.
• Qian Ran told Ma Xiaotao he might pursue Zhang Lexuan, and Ma Xiaotao supported him because she thought Bei Bei was a poor match for her.
• Qian Ran and Ma Xiaotao registered at the Treasure Gathering Pavilion and learned they could each claim one Treasure Appraisal Fair item per year and receive a fifty-percent discount.
• A powerful presence addressed Qian Ran and warned him not to reveal his guest rank at the Treasure Gathering Pavilion.

Xian Lin'er confirmed to Elder Lin that she loved Qian Ran and planned to end her relationship with Qian Duoduo, though she expected to keep her romance with Qian Ran hidden. Meanwhile, Qian Ran bought a valuable Soul Bone and other treasures for the women in his life, leaving Ma Xiaotao astonished by his spending.

• After Qian Ran and Ma Xiaotao left the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, its master revealed that the Sea God Pavilion had arranged special treatment for Qian Ran because of his potential.
• Xian Lin'er told Elder Lin that she had fallen for Qian Ran, intended to end things with Qian Duoduo, and saw no future with Yan Shaozhe.
• Elder Lin encouraged Xian Lin'er to follow her feelings, and Xian Lin'er accepted that she might have to treat Qian Ran's other women as sisters.
• Qian Ran bought the Golden Radiance Left Arm Bone for 9,500,000 Gold Soul Coins, intending it for Wang Dong'er and depriving Huo Yuhao of a privilege Tang San had prepared.
• Qian Ran continued buying useful treasures for his girls, while Ma Xiaotao watched in amazement at how freely he spent his money.

Qian Ran gave Ma Xiaotao the Phoenix God Fire, then shared cultivation-boosting pills and themed outfits with Tang Ya, Jiang Nannan, Xiao Xiao, and Wang Dong'er. The women celebrated their gains while Qian Ran mused about his growing opposition to Tang San.

• Qian Ran handed the Phoenix God Fire to Ma Xiaotao without making things difficult for her.
• Qian Ran gave Tang Ya, Jiang Nannan, Xiao Xiao, and Wang Dong'er pills that raised their Soul Power by two or three levels.
• Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan thanked Qian Ran and offered to reward him, while Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong'er finished cultivating and celebrated their gains.
• Qian Ran gave the four women outfits inspired by clothes Xiao Wu had worn, and they changed into them.
• Qian Ran reflected on the women's connections to Tang San and Xiao Wu and vowed in his thoughts to continue his Anti-Tang San Cause.

Qian Ran spent time with Wang Dong'er, Tang Ya, Jiang Nannan, and Xiao Xiao, then took Wang Dong'er aside and gave her a Soul Bone suited to her Light Goddess Butterfly. The other girls realized they would have to compete more carefully for his attention.

• Qian Ran kissed the four girls in the living room, while the Ice Empress watched and then retreated to her room with the Soul Tool Theory books.
• Tang Ya reflected on her doubts about the Tang Sect and chose Qian Ran over her loyalty to Tang San.
• Qian Ran encouraged the girls to cultivate for the next Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament, which they expected to attend in the Star Luo Empire.
• Wang Dong'er quietly asked to be alone with Qian Ran, and he took her to his room to give her a Soul Bone.
• Qian Ran gave Wang Dong'er the Golden Radiance Left Arm Bone, and she felt especially favored compared with the other girls.

Qian Ran advised Wang Dong'er about her cultivation and encouraged her to spend time with the Ice Empress. Meanwhile, Bei Bei tried to win Zhang Lexuan over with flowers, but she rejected his dinner invitation and discarded them; Qian Ran then asked her out instead.

• Qian Ran told Wang Dong'er to wait before absorbing her Soul Bone and suggested she learn from the Ice Empress and take her shopping with Xiao Xiao.
• Wang Dong'er said she would watch the Promotion Assessment, while Qian Ran declined to participate because he considered himself far stronger than the new students.
• Bei Bei invited Zhang Lexuan to dinner and gave her flowers, believing she still loved him and planning to use her against Qian Ran.
• Zhang Lexuan declined Bei Bei's invitation, accepted the flowers, then threw them away after he left.
• Qian Ran saw Zhang Lexuan discard the flowers and invited her to dinner that evening.

Qian Ran coaxed Zhang Lexuan into joining him on their first date, and she accepted his invitation to go swimming despite recognizing his intentions. The chapter left them at a secluded spot on the beach beside Sea God Lake, where Zhang Lexuan wore a bikini and sheltered beneath a parasol.

• Qian Ran found Zhang Lexuan, pulled her into his arms, and persuaded her to go on a date with him.
• Zhang Lexuan put on a veil and let Qian Ran lead her out of the academy to an open-air restaurant beside Sea God Lake.
• Qian Ran invited Zhang Lexuan to swim, and she agreed to wear a swimsuit.
• Qian Ran bought beach supplies and took Zhang Lexuan to a secluded spot, where he sunbathed as she rested beneath a parasol in a bikini.

Qian Ran questioned Zhang Lexuan’s origins and argued that her Moon Martial Soul might connect her to the Sun Moon Empire’s royal bloodline. He left her shaken by suggesting Mu En may have been involved in her family’s destruction rather than being her benefactor.

• Zhang Lexuan wore a red swimsuit, let Qian Ran apply sunscreen to her back, and then finished applying it herself.
• Qian Ran asked whether Mu En had raised Zhang Lexuan, and she explained that he had taken her in after her family was wiped out.
• Qian Ran told Zhang Lexuan that the Sun Moon Empire had both Sun and Moon hereditary Martial Souls, and suggested her Moon Martial Soul could mark her as part of its royal lineage.
• Qian Ran proposed that either the Sun Moon Empire’s rulers or someone who recognized Zhang Lexuan’s potential had attacked her family.
• Zhang Lexuan considered Qian Ran’s suspicion that Mu En might have killed her family and raised her to serve Bei Bei, then sat in shock, wondering whether she had mistaken an enemy for her father.

Zhang Lexuan weighed Qian Ran’s claims about Mu En and the Sun Moon Empire, then began to trust Qian Ran as her ally. After they confirmed their feelings for each other, she challenged him over his other women, leaving their relationship affectionate but complicated.

• Qian Ran urged Zhang Lexuan to trust her judgment about Mu En and explained that he had secretly investigated her Martial Soul.
• Qian Ran told Zhang Lexuan that the force behind him was even more powerful than Shrek Academy, and she said she might need his help.
• Qian Ran asked whether Zhang Lexuan still had feelings for Bei Bei, and she pinched him before admitting their feelings were mutual.
• Qian Ran embraced Zhang Lexuan and called her his, while she reminded him that he already had many women.
• Zhang Lexuan asked how many women Qian Ran had, and he claimed there were only a few.