Chapter Summaries

Qian Ran and Ma Xiaotao shared an intimate moment on a rooftop in Star Luo City, while Ma Xiaotao’s growing love for him overcame her usual shyness. The chapter ended with Ma Xiaotao willingly kneeling before him, as Qian Ran indulged his desires.

• Qian Ran dismissed Ma Xiaotao’s worries that the Dai Family would retaliate over Dai Yueheng’s injuries.
• Qian Ran teased Ma Xiaotao about becoming a widow, then pulled her close and kissed her until she accepted her feelings for him.
• Ma Xiaotao realized she wanted Qian Ran to be the person closest to her, and the two kissed on the rooftop without her Martial Soul’s Evil Fire affecting her.
• Qian Ran asked to take their intimacy further, and Ma Xiaotao agreed after checking that no one was nearby.
• Ma Xiaotao knelt before Qian Ran, who told her to rest her knees on his shoes so her stockings would stay clean.

As Shrek Academy prepared for the Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament, Ma Xiaotao left Qian Ran to attend to her duties as team captain. At the team meeting, Wang Yan warned that Dai Yueheng was near death and revealed that Cai Mei'er would protect the team in Star Luo City.

• Ma Xiaotao told Qian Ran she had to wash up and handle tournament duties, then left him to meet with the team.
• Wang Yan gathered the Shrek Team and explained the tournament format and their opponents.
• Gongyang Mo and the other Inner Court disciples expressed confidence in Shrek Academy, while Wang Yan urged them not to underestimate their opponents.
• Wang Yan said Dai Yueheng had lost both legs and suffered severe internal injuries, and warned Qian Ran to keep a low profile because of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion.
• Wang Yan announced that Cai Mei'er would come to Star Luo City to protect the team, delighting Ma Xiaotao and Tang Ya.

Qian Ran and the others discussed Cai Mei'er ahead of the tournament while the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy reviewed Shrek’s team. The Sun Moon students underestimated Qian Ran despite warnings that he was an exceptional genius, leaving his threat uncertain as the tournament approached.

• Tang Ya teased Qian Ran about Cai Mei'er, and he privately considered pursuing her despite her being Yan Shaozhe’s wife.
• Ma Xiaotao reflected on Qian Ran’s boldness and wondered about his relationship with Zhou Yi and his interest in Cai Mei'er.
• At the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, Elder Ma briefed the main and reserve teams on Shrek’s lineup and urged them to watch thirteen-year-old Qian Ran and Ma Xiaotao.
• Ma Rulong dismissed Qian Ran as a mere Soul Elder, while Xiao Hongchen warned that Shrek regarded him as a thousand-year genius.
• Ma Rulong remained unconvinced that Qian Ran posed a serious threat and suggested a Level 5 Soul Engineer could handle him.

Qian Ran spent time with Ma Xiaotao in his room, captivated by her dressed-up appearance and growing intimacy with her. The system announced that he had won her over and gained the Soul Skill Undead Legion.

• After Wang Yan finished explaining the Soul Master Tournament precautions, Qian Ran returned to his room to wait for Ma Xiaotao.
• Ma Xiaotao arrived in a casual outfit, and Qian Ran admired her appearance as she entered his room.
• Qian Ran drew Ma Xiaotao close, kissed her, and carried her to the sofa, where she gradually relaxed in his arms.
• Ma Xiaotao reminded Qian Ran that they had a match the next day and told him to stop playing.
• The system announced that Qian Ran had won over Ma Xiaotao and obtained the Soul Skill Undead Legion.

Qian Ran gained the Undead Legion Soul Skill and spent the morning with Ma Xiaotao before the tournament opening ceremony. As the Star Luo Empire prepared to admit the crowds, the emperor discussed Qian Ran’s power and considered ways to win him over.

• Qian Ran discovered that his new Undead Legion Soul Skill could turn enemies he killed into undead and let him summon them to fight.
• Qian Ran helped Ma Xiaotao recover after their night together, while Ling Luochеn noticed Ma Xiaotao’s changed appearance and felt dejected.
• The Star Luo Emperor received confirmation that the tournament draw was complete and ordered officials to admit the public while maintaining order.
• The Star Luo Emperor discussed Dai Hao’s losses and the Dai Family’s conflict with Qian Ran, then decided the empire should try to recruit him.

Jiang Nannan and Shrek Academy’s reserve team overwhelmed Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy in seconds using soul tools tailored by Qian Ran. Their performance revealed Shrek’s progress in combining martial souls and soul tools, while the Star Luo Emperor and Empress resolved to court Qian Ran.

• The Star Luo Emperor and Empress discussed approaching Xu Jiujiu and winning Qian Ran over.
• Jiang Nannan and the other reserve team members took the field against Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy, while Qian Ran reassured them.
• The Shrek team used Qian Ran’s custom soul tool thrusters to defeat all seven opponents in under ten seconds.
• Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy recognized the Shrek students’ equipment as resembling the tools used by its Practical Soul Tool Department.
• The Star Luo Emperor and Empress attributed Shrek’s soul tool advances to Qian Ran and planned to approach him through the Empress and Xu Jiujiu.

Cai Mei'er arrived at the Shrek Team's rest area and watched the students use Qian Ran's Soul Tools, recognizing his exceptional skill in both Martial Soul combat and Soul Tool design. She praised Qian Ran and lamented that Xian Lin'er had taken him as a disciple before she could.

• Cai Mei'er watched the Shrek students use Qian Ran's Soul Tools and realized how much they improved their fighting abilities.
• Ma Xiaotao and Tang Ya greeted Cai Mei'er as their Master's wife, while Wang Yan respectfully welcomed her as Dean.
• Qian Ran admired Cai Mei'er's beauty as she joined the group.
• Cai Mei'er ruffled Qian Ran's hair, praised his Soul Tools, and complained that Xian Lin'er had snatched him away from her.

Cai Mei'er learned that Qian Ran alone was responsible for the impressive Soul Tools and reconsidered his value to Shrek Academy. As she teased him with her attention, Qian Ran realized that the mature dean could unsettle him in a way he was not used to.

• Ma Xiaotao revealed that Qian Ran had made the Soul Tools himself and had promised to create a suitable set for her.
• Cai Mei'er asked Wang Yan whether Shrek Academy's Martial Soul Department could develop specialized Soul Tools, but Wang Yan explained that the academy lacked the necessary skill and resources.
• Cai Mei'er concluded that Qian Ran was an irreplaceable genius and privately noted how many prominent women seemed to be fond of him, including Xian Lin'er.
• Cai Mei'er kept stroking Qian Ran's hair until he asked her to stop, and she replied that she liked him too much to help herself.
• Qian Ran noticed Cai Mei'er's patterned stockings and became fascinated by the designs he could only partly see.

Cai Mei'er asked Qian Ran for a beauty treasure after noticing Xian Lin'er's transformation, and he revealed that a Youth-Restoring Pill could preserve her youth forever. He refused to give Cai Mei'er one and teased her about her stockings, leaving her stunned by his audacity.

• Cai Mei'er asked Qian Ran whether he had a Heavenly Treasure that could improve her complexion and preserve her beauty.
• Qian Ran explained that Xian Lin'er had become younger because she took his Youth-Restoring Pill, which could keep her face from aging.
• Cai Mei'er demanded proof, but Qian Ran refused to hand over a pill because he feared she might take it from him.
• Qian Ran teased Cai Mei'er about the pattern on her stockings, and she stared at him in shock after realizing he had dared to flirt with her.

Cai Mei'er sought a Youth-Restoring Pill from Qian Ran and agreed to his conditions after he teased and touched her. The chapter ended with Cai Mei'er telling Qian Ran to come with her.

• Cai Mei'er worried that Qian Ran might give away his Youth-Restoring Pills before she could obtain one.
• Qian Ran stroked Cai Mei'er's stocking-clad leg and threatened to withhold a pill if she exposed him.
• Cai Mei'er agreed to Qian Ran's terms but demanded to see the pill before accepting it.
• Cai Mei'er offered to take off her stockings, and Qian Ran clarified that he wanted to see her wearing them.
• Cai Mei'er yielded to the promise of eternal youth and told Qian Ran to come with her.

Qian Ran met Cai Mei'er in a meeting room and teased her while showing her the pill he had promised. After smelling its potent medicinal fragrance, Cai Mei'er realized it might let her remain young forever.

• Qian Ran left the girls and went with Cai Mei'er to a meeting room to avoid being seen together in a hotel room.
• Qian Ran asked Cai Mei'er to lift her skirt so he could look, then took photographs while she blushed and followed his directions.
• Cai Mei'er lowered her skirt and asked Qian Ran to show her the pill, warning him not to keep teasing her.
• Qian Ran revealed the pill, and Cai Mei'er breathed in its fragrance and recognized its extraordinary medicinal power.

Qian Ran refused to sell Cai Mei'er the Youth-Restoring Pill, instead promising he might sell it once his cultivation and standing improved. Cai Mei'er believed his hesitation came from fear of Xian Lin'er and left confident that her charms could win him over.

• Qian Ran put away the pill after letting Cai Mei'er smell its fragrance, then rejected her request to see it again.
• Cai Mei'er offered to buy the pill, but Qian Ran refused and said he had no interest in her money.
• Qian Ran explained that he feared upsetting Xian Lin'er and would consider selling the pill after his status improved.
• Cai Mei'er accepted his explanation and left believing her charms had impressed Qian Ran more than Xian Lin'er's.

Cai Mei'er tried to get closer to Qian Ran and learn how he obtained his pills, but he kept the source secret. After receiving a system reward that modified his body, Qian Ran tested his increased strength with Zhu Lu and Cui Yajie.

• Cai Mei'er sympathized with Qian Ran about Xian Lin'er and offered to help him with cultivation, but Qian Ran said Xian Lin'er treated him well.
• Cai Mei'er asked where Qian Ran got his pills, and he refused to reveal his secret before she left.
• Qian Ran summoned Zhu Lu and Cui Yajie to his room, and the system rewarded him with a body modification opportunity for checking in with Cai Mei'er.
• Qian Ran used the reward to improve his body and then tested his increased strength with Zhu Lu and Cui Yajie.

Qian Ran and the Shrek group attended an auction in Star Luo City, where they discovered the auction house was far larger and more exclusive than it looked. Inside, the Empress and Xu Jiujiu were delighted to learn that Qian Ran had arrived.

• Qian Ran noticed that the system had improved his appearance, and Wang Dong'er, Jiang Nannan, and the others teased him about looking even more handsome.
• Ma Xiaotao noticed Ling Luochеn's wistful expression and wondered why Qian Ran had not pursued her, while Qian Ran thought about his existing relationships and Ning Tian's promise.
• Ma Xiaotao told the group that Wang Yan had asked whether they wanted to attend an auction, and Qian Ran agreed, offering to cover their spending.
• Wang Yan brought the Shrek group into Star Luo City's largest auction house, where a red-dressed guide led them underground after registration.
• The Empress and Xu Jiujiu were overjoyed when they heard that Qian Ran had arrived in Star Luo City.

The Empress and Xu Jiujiu discussed winning over Qian Ran despite possible objections from the Zhu Family and White Tiger Duke's Mansion. At the auction, Qian Ran and Huo Yuhao both targeted the Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife, and Qian Ran raised the bid after Huo Yuhao's opening offer.

• The Empress told Xu Jiujiu that Qian Ran was an extraordinary talent and said the Star Luo Empire needed his backing, despite his strained relations with the Zhu Family and White Tiger Duke's Mansion.
• Xu Jiujiu accepted that she might marry Qian Ran as part of an alliance with him.
• Qian Ran attended the Starlight Auction House's auction to obtain the Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife, while his companions had no interest in the other lots.
• The auctioneer revealed the Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife, and Huo Yuhao recognized it and eagerly bid one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins.
• Qian Ran immediately bid two hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins for the Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife.

Qian Ran and Huo Yuhao fought over the Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife at auction, with Huo Yuhao winning it for ten million Gold Soul Coins. Qian Ran let Huo Yuhao pay the inflated price and left still planning to obtain the knife and the Snow Empress for free.

• Wang Yan and the girls warned Qian Ran against bidding on the Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife, but he said his Angel Martial Soul and constitution would let him handle its evil Qi.
• Qian Ran recognized Huo Yuhao as his rival and raised the bids, intending to drive up the price rather than outspend him.
• Huo Yuhao bid ten million Gold Soul Coins to secure the knife, believing he had prevented Qian Ran from gaining strength and winning Qiu'er.
• Qian Ran stopped bidding and told Wang Dong'er that they could forget the knife, while privately planning to get it and the Snow Empress for free.
• After the auction, Qing Ya visited Shrek Academy's room to thank Qian Ran, whose bidding had helped her earn a major promotion at the Starlight Auction House.

Qian Ran thanked Qing Ya for her role in auctioning the Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife, then showed her a collection of rare ice-type Soul Bones from the Far North. Qing Ya agreed to arrange their auctions and hoped to earn a promotion, leaving her excited about the opportunity Qian Ran had given her.

• Qian Ran teased Qing Ya about repaying him, then asked whether she could offer him a discount on auctioning his items.
• Qian Ran brought out numerous ice-type Soul Bones, and their cold instantly frosted the room.
• Qing Ya urged Qian Ran not to auction all the Soul Bones at once so they could fetch better prices.
• Qing Ya asked to handle the Soul Bone auctions herself, and Qian Ran agreed.
• Qian Ran noted that the auctions could help Qing Ya rise from Purple-Rank to Red-Rank Auctioneer.

Qian Ran arranged for Qing Ya to auction his soul bones, then met the Star Luo Empress, who asked him and the force behind him to support the empire. The Empress left the offer open, with Xu Jiujiu secretly watching from another compartment.

• Qian Ran asked the auction house manager to let Qing Ya handle his soul bones, and the manager agreed to guarantee their value and give Qian Ran all auction proceeds.
• The manager privately invited Qian Ran to meet his mistress, and Qian Ran realized she was likely a member of the imperial family.
• Qian Ran entered a secluded room and recognized the beautifully dressed woman as the Star Luo Empress.
• The Empress welcomed Qian Ran warmly and explained that the Star Luo Empire wanted help from him and the force behind him because it lacked powerful allies and lagged in soul-tool technology.
• Qian Ran learned that Xu Jiujiu was secretly observing him from another compartment.

Qian Ran told the Star Luo Empress that his Martial Soul Sect had two Limit Douluos and a Level 98 Super Douluo, prompting her to pursue cooperation. The Empress was stunned by the sect’s strength and became eager to secure its support for the Star Luo Empire.

• Qian Ran considered how the Star Luo Empire could help Qian Renxue rebuild Spirit Hall and said he was open to cooperation if the Empress made a suitable offer.
• The Empress asked Qian Ran about the sect behind him and its powerful members.
• Qian Ran claimed that the Martial Soul Sect had two Limit Douluos and one Level 98 Super Douluo.
• The Empress and Xu Jiujiu reacted with shock at the Martial Soul Sect’s strength.
• Qian Ran revealed that the Level 98 Super Douluo had appeared in the Mingdou Mountain Range and said a Limit Douluo would arrive in a few days.
• The Empress became more warmly disposed toward Qian Ran and felt fortunate that she had sought him out before the sect allied with another empire.

Qian Ran secured the Star Luo Empire’s support for the Martial Soul Sect and arranged for it to establish a base near Star Luo City. The Empress introduced Princess Xu Jiujiu as a potential bride, and Qian Ran readily accepted her.

• The Empress promised the Martial Soul Sect favorable treatment and discussed its cooperation with the Star Luo Empire.
• Qian Ran asked to establish a Martial Soul Sect base near Star Luo City, and the Empress agreed to cover the expense.
• The Empress asked Qian Ran about his position in the sect, and he claimed to be its Holy Son with authority to decide minor matters.
• The Empress proposed a marriage alliance with Princess Xu Jiujiu and called her out of the inner room.
• Qian Ran praised Xu Jiujiu and agreed to the match, delighting the Empress.