Chapter Summaries

Qian Ran explained how he had transformed Tang Ya’s Blue Silver Grass and learned that Yan Shaozhe was considering a similar path for Ma Xiaotao. The chapter ended with Qian Ran urging Yan Shaozhe to let Ma Xiaotao undergo an evil transformation, despite the possibility that keeping her safe would require her to marry Qian Ran.

• Qian Ran decided he would win Zhang Lexuan over and make Bei Bei regret having disregarded her.
• Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan teased Qian Ran about being a freshman and his relationship with Tang Ya.
• Yan Shaozhe questioned Qian Ran about Tang Ya’s Dark Blue Silver Grass, and Qian Ran explained that the transformation had drawn out her latent evil nature before it could worsen.
• Yan Shaozhe compared Ma Xiaotao’s situation to Tang Ya’s and said preventing Ma Xiaotao from becoming an Evil Soul Master might require her to marry Qian Ran.
• Qian Ran urged Yan Shaozhe to let Ma Xiaotao follow Tang Ya’s path, arguing that her strength would increase even further.

Qian Ran considered pursuing Ma Xiaotao, while Yan Shaozhe recognized his talent and urged him to take a master. Xian Lin'er arrived and offered to train him, prompting a goddess check-in from his system.

• Qian Ran fantasized about winning Ma Xiaotao over, and Yan Shaozhe suspected he had ulterior motives.
• Yan Shaozhe dismissed Qian Ran, then called him back and suggested that he study under a powerful master.
• Qian Ran asked which potential masters were interested, and Yan Shaozhe named several Sea God Pavilion elders, Cai Mei'er, and Xian Lin'er.
• Xian Lin'er entered Yan Shaozhe's office and offered to cultivate Qian Ran, promising to make him stronger than Yan Shaozhe.
• Qian Ran admired Xian Lin'er, and his system announced that the Goddess of War had been detected and offered him a check-in.

Qian Ran signed in with Xian Lin'er and obtained the Control God Art, then faced her offer to become her disciple. Xian Lin'er sought to recruit him before the academy’s elders learned about his Angel Martial Soul’s dual forms.

• Qian Ran received the Control God Art after signing in with Xian Lin'er and wondered how powerful the mental cultivation technique would make him.
• Xian Lin'er visited Yan Shaozhe’s office to recruit Qian Ran, hoping to secure his talent before the Sea God Pavilion Elders learned about his Martial Soul’s dual forms.
• Yan Shaozhe realized Xian Lin'er intended to take Qian Ran as her disciple, despite his own plans to introduce him to Cai Mei'er.
• Xian Lin'er asked Qian Ran whether he would become her disciple, while he admired her beauty and worried about controlling himself around her.

Qian Ran became Xian Lin'er's disciple after she tempted him with the promise of wearing black stockings while teaching him. Once they left Yan Shaozhe's office, Qian Ran recognized that Xian Lin'er still had feelings for Yan Shaozhe and hinted that he could help her win him back.

• Xian Lin'er offered to wear black stockings while teaching Qian Ran, and Yan Shaozhe reacted with surprise and jealousy.
• Qian Ran bowed to Xian Lin'er and accepted her as his teacher so she could teach him and support him within Shrek Academy.
• Xian Lin'er took Qian Ran's hand and left Yan Shaozhe's office with him.
• Qian Ran asked Xian Lin'er whether she liked Yan Shaozhe and pointed out that she had teased him to provoke Yan Shaozhe's reaction.
• Xian Lin'er asked whether Qian Ran had a way to help her win Yan Shaozhe back, and Qian Ran began to suggest a plan.

Xian Lin'er agreed to follow Qian Ran's advice and try dressing in black stockings and a skirt to win Yan Shaozhe's attention. She sent Qian Ran back to the academy and invited him to visit her residence if he needed help.

• Qian Ran imagined Xian Lin'er in black stockings and a miniskirt, then assured her he understood relationship problems.
• Xian Lin'er overcame her embarrassment and agreed to try Qian Ran's suggestions to make Yan Shaozhe notice her.
• Qian Ran recommended black stockings, high heels, and a skirt, and Xian Lin'er wrote down his advice.
• Xian Lin'er suggested visiting Qian Ran's classroom in black stockings and asked whether he would move in with her, but he chose to remain at the academy.
• Xian Lin'er told Qian Ran to return to the academy and invited him to visit her residence for help with cultivation or daily matters.

After Qian Ran became Xian Lin'er's disciple, Zhou Yi stopped worrying about Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi retaliating, while Qian Ran used a quiet week to cultivate the Control God Art and prepare to challenge Zhang Lexuan. Xu Sanshi secretly considered absorbing the evil crystal to gain strength, and Qian Ran focused on learning Spiritual Power Object Manipulation as a potential trump card.

• Zhou Yi learned that Xian Lin'er had taken Qian Ran as her disciple and warned him to be careful around Zhang Lexuan.
• Bei Bei learned that Yan Shaozhe had taken Tang Ya as his disciple and regretted losing her to Qian Ran, while Xu Sanshi considered absorbing the evil crystal to gain power.
• Qian Ran spent the week training his body and cultivating the Control God Art, which Qian Renxue also began studying.
• Qian Ran chose to practice Spiritual Power Object Manipulation so he could develop a trump card against Zhang Lexuan.

Xiao Xiao brought Qian Ran breakfast and nervously asked what he thought of her, while Wang Dong'er watched them jealously. When Xiao Xiao feared that Qian Ran calling her cute meant he was rejecting her, he clarified that he liked cute girls.

• Xiao Xiao brought Qian Ran breakfast and happily watched him eat beside Wang Dong'er.
• Wang Dong'er pinched Qian Ran in jealousy as their classmates treated him and Xiao Xiao as a couple.
• Xiao Xiao told Qian Ran she had something to say, and Wang Dong'er chose not to interfere despite her jealousy.
• Xiao Xiao asked Qian Ran what he thought of her, then grew disappointed when he called her cute and caring.
• Qian Ran reassured Xiao Xiao that calling her cute meant he liked her because he liked cute girls.

Qian Ran reassured Xiao Xiao that he liked her, and she asked him on a date while Wang Dong'er watched with reluctant acceptance. Xiao Xiao dressed up for their evening together, leaving Wang Dong'er impressed and newly jealous.

• Qian Ran told Xiao Xiao he liked her, and she leaned against his shoulder while holding his hand.
• Wang Dong'er left the classroom to give them space, then later joined Xiao Xiao in holding Qian Ran's hand during class.
• Xiao Xiao invited Qian Ran to dinner, and he agreed; Wang Dong'er silently planned to win back his attention that night.
• Xiao Xiao's roommates teased her as she chose an outfit for her date, and she changed into a pale green dress with white knee-high socks.
• Qian Ran waited outside the dorm for Xiao Xiao, and Wang Dong'er peeked out to admire her appearance.

Qian Ran took Xiao Xiao on their first date, reassuring her about her appearance and hearing that Ning Tian might have sent him a love letter. He led Xiao Xiao away from the busy streets to a quiet place, where she feared he wanted to be intimate with her.

• Qian Ran praised Xiao Xiao’s appearance as she showed him her styled hair and outfit.
• Xiao Xiao told Qian Ran that Ning Tian had reportedly asked about him and written him a love letter, which surprised him.
• Qian Ran and Xiao Xiao left Shrek Academy, bought candied hawthorn, and wandered along the lively street.
• Qian Ran took Xiao Xiao to a quiet place, and she nervously pleaded with him not to do it there.

Qian Ran surprised Xiao Xiao with a romantic candlelit date and fireworks, then shared a long kiss with her. After Xiao Xiao left, Qian Ran prepared to face Zhang Lexuan, who had followed them to confront him over Bei Bei.

• Qian Ran led Xiao Xiao to a heart-shaped display of red candles and rose petals, then set off fireworks around them.
• Qian Ran praised Xiao Xiao's beauty and kissed her while Zhang Lexuan watched from behind a tree, intending to confront him about Bei Bei.
• Qian Ran and Xiao Xiao embraced and shared a long kiss, while Zhang Lexuan waited for their date to end.
• Qian Ran asked Xiao Xiao to return alone because he sensed Zhang Lexuan nearby, and Xiao Xiao kissed his cheek before leaving.

After Qian Ran reassured himself that he could protect himself, Zhang Lexuan confronted him about his attacks on Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi. Their exchange ended with Zhang Lexuan silent as Qian Ran challenged the unfair treatment that came with status and powerful backing.

• Qian Ran considered how Qian Renxue and the Angel Holy Sword Space could protect him, and decided he had no reason to fear the people he had offended.
• Zhang Lexuan stepped out from behind a tree and asked Qian Ran whether he had known she was there.
• Qian Ran addressed Zhang Lexuan as Big Sister and argued that Bei Bei had been at fault both times he fought him, while Xu Sanshi had also injured Yaya.
• Qian Ran's killing intent startled Zhang Lexuan, who warned him that Bei Bei was no ordinary student and had powerful backing.
• Qian Ran challenged Zhang Lexuan over whether a person's status excused wrongdoing, leaving her speechless as she reflected on the academy's unequal treatment of students.

Qian Ran refused Zhang Lexuan’s demand that he stop retaliating against Bei Bei, despite learning that Bei Bei was Dragon God Douluo Mu En’s descendant. The chapter ended with Zhang Lexuan revealing her Soul Douluo strength and Qian Ran standing firm against her pressure.

• Qian Ran told Zhang Lexuan that he knew Bei Bei was Mu En’s great-great-grandson and said he had no reason to fear Mu En’s backing.
• Zhang Lexuan asked Qian Ran to promise not to attack Bei Bei again, but Qian Ran refused and said he would still strike back if Bei Bei provoked him.
• Zhang Lexuan released her Martial Soul and revealed eight Soul Rings, showing that she was already a Soul Douluo.
• Qian Ran realized his spiritual power would not make him a match for Zhang Lexuan yet, but he still refused to give up.

Qian Ran challenged Zhang Lexuan despite their enormous cultivation gap and revealed that his spiritual power could briefly disrupt her. He used that opening to launch a remotely controlled Angel Holy Sword at her, leaving the outcome of the attack uncertain.

• Zhang Lexuan agreed to let Qian Ran attack first without using Soul Skills, expecting to overpower him.
• Qian Ran released his Angel Martial Soul and gathered spiritual power without activating his Soul Rings.
• Qian Ran struck Zhang Lexuan with a spiritual attack, briefly disorienting her and revealing spiritual power comparable to a Soul Douluo's.
• Zhang Lexuan recovered and challenged Qian Ran to show more of his strength.
• Qian Ran used the distraction to control the Angel Holy Sword and send it flying toward Zhang Lexuan from behind.

Qian Ran and Zhang Lexuan tested their strength, with Qian Ran using the Angel Holy Sword and an illusion to surprise her. Zhang Lexuan conceded and left Bei Bei’s affairs alone for now, while Qian Ran questioned whether she truly liked Bei Bei.

• Zhang Lexuan dodged Qian Ran’s Angel Holy Sword, then evaded its repeated attacks as he controlled it with Spiritual Power.
• Zhang Lexuan rushed Qian Ran to restrain him, but the figure she grabbed vanished, revealing it had been an illusion.
• Zhang Lexuan conceded, withdrew her Martial Soul, and decided not to interfere in Bei Bei’s affairs unless he was injured again.
• Zhang Lexuan praised Qian Ran’s ability and admitted that his tricks could defeat an ordinary Soul Saint, while Qian Ran joked about beating Bei Bei.
• Qian Ran asked Zhang Lexuan whether she liked Bei Bei.

Qian Ran questioned Zhang Lexuan about whether she loved Bei Bei, then exploited her concern for Bei Bei to secure a deal. Zhang Lexuan agreed to keep Qian Ran’s talent secret, while his system rewarded him for checking in with her and hinted at greater rewards if he won her over.

• Qian Ran suggested that Zhang Lexuan might not truly love Bei Bei, leaving her confused about her feelings.
• Zhang Lexuan promised to warn Bei Bei not to provoke Qian Ran and asked Qian Ran not to deliberately provoke him either.
• Qian Ran asked Zhang Lexuan to compensate him if Bei Bei provoked him again, and Zhang Lexuan agreed to the deal to protect Bei Bei.
• Qian Ran asked Zhang Lexuan to keep his talent secret, and she agreed while noting that Shrek Academy’s experts had already observed him.
• Qian Ran received one million Gold Soul Coins for checking in with Zhang Lexuan, and the system promised greater rewards if he won her over completely.

After witnessing Qian Ran’s Sword Control Technique, Mu En recognized that it could lead to a new profession based on Spiritual Power, while the Shrek Academy powerhouses agreed to keep his ability secret. Qian Ran flew back on his Angel Holy Sword, unaware of the ambitions and schemes his display had inspired.

• Yan Shaozhe and the other Shrek Academy powerhouses marveled at Qian Ran’s Sword Control Technique, and Mu En judged it far beyond his own Ruler Over the World.
• Mu En said Qian Ran might establish a new school and create a profession based on Spiritual Power, surprising Yan Shaozhe and the others.
• Xian Lin'er delighted in the prestige her disciple brought her, while Yan Shaozhe regretted not taking Qian Ran as a disciple and Cai Mei'er blamed him for letting Xian Lin'er claim him.
• Qian Duoduo plotted to use Qian Ran’s lessons as an excuse to spend more time with Xian Lin'er.
• Mu En ordered the powerhouses to keep Qian Ran’s ability secret until he grew stronger, and they agreed.
• Qian Ran rode his Angel Holy Sword through the air on his way back, enjoying the flight.

Qian Ran returned to the dorm late and found Wang Dong'er waiting in a pink nightdress. She clung to him and questioned him about Xiao Xiao, and he reassured her that he had spent the day fighting someone; the chapter ended with her still suspicious of his sweat.

• Qian Ran returned to the dorm and admired Wang Dong'er's pink nightdress and appearance as she waited for him.
• Wang Dong'er jumped up, ran to Qian Ran, and hugged him tightly.
• Wang Dong'er listened to Qian Ran's heartbeat and asked whether he had already done something with Xiao Xiao.
• Qian Ran denied it and explained that he had fought someone while Xiao Xiao had returned to her dorm earlier.
• Qian Ran told Wang Dong'er to ask Xiao Xiao's roommate if she did not believe him, while Wang Dong'er remained suspicious about his sweat.

Qian Ran told Wang Dong'er about his recent clashes with Bei Bei and Zhang Lexuan and his new position as Xian Lin'er's disciple. Wang Dong'er worried about the powerful people he had offended, then set those concerns aside to enjoy their time together.

• Wang Dong'er asked Qian Ran who he had fought, and he dismissed Dai Huabin as an opponent.
• Qian Ran told Wang Dong'er that he had clashed with Inner Court Big Sister Zhang Lexuan because of Bei Bei and explained that she was Bei Bei's child bride.
• Qian Ran recounted his recent events, including becoming Xian Lin'er's disciple, while Wang Dong'er listened with growing concern about his other female rivals.
• Wang Dong'er warned Qian Ran to watch out for revenge from people he had offended, and he steered their conversation back to their time together.
• Wang Dong'er blushed, admired Qian Ran, and stroked his abdominal muscles.

Wang Dong'er asked Qian Ran to take her on a date after envying his date with Xiao Xiao, and he agreed. The next morning, Xiao Xiao waited outside Qian Ran's dorm room while Wang Dong'er resolved to tell her the truth about their relationship.

• Wang Dong'er clung to Qian Ran after his battle with Zhang Lexuan and told him she wanted to go on a date with him too.
• Wang Dong'er explained that she could dress as a girl outside Shrek Academy, and Qian Ran agreed to take her on a date.
• Qian Ran and Wang Dong'er fell asleep together in her bed.
• Wang Dong'er packed women's clothes to change into after morning classes, while Xiao Xiao waited outside Qian Ran's dorm room.
• Wang Dong'er saw Xiao Xiao waiting for Qian Ran and decided to reveal their relationship to her.

Xiao Xiao brought breakfast to Qian Ran and made peace with Wang Dong'er, who let her into the dorm room. Qian Ran woke to Xiao Xiao's affection and spent the morning with her, while Wang Dong'er planned to claim his attention for their date that afternoon.

• Xiao Xiao gave Wang Dong'er breakfast, and Wang Dong'er accepted it and softened her attitude toward her.
• Wang Dong'er let Xiao Xiao enter the dorm room, where Xiao Xiao admired its cleanliness while Wang Dong'er explained that she kept it tidy.
• Xiao Xiao gently woke Qian Ran and told him she had brought breakfast because he kept skipping meals.
• Qian Ran asked Xiao Xiao to feed him soy milk, and she shyly kissed him after Wang Dong'er left the room.
• Wang Dong'er resolved to demand an especially affectionate date with Qian Ran that afternoon.