"Become Zhu Zhuqing's fiancé?" Xu Ran froze, never expecting this to be his very first mission. Among the female leads of the Shrek Seven Devils, Zhu Zhuqing was renowned for her stunning figure.
Naturally, Xu Ran liked a girl like that. He lusted after her body, and he was honest about it.
No man disliked a girl with a good figure. If one did, he was either a sanctimonious hypocrite or a damned eunuch. There was no other possibility.
"Open the system panel first." Xu Ran thought for a moment before speaking. He needed to familiarize himself with his system first.
Soon, a mysterious projection of light appeared in Xu Ran's mind.
[Host]: Xu Ran [Age]: 12 [Martial Soul]: God-Slaying Sword [Skill points]: None [Cultivation]: Rank 31 (can be increased later) [Bloodline]: None [Harem]: None (will only have one later) [Mission]: Distinguish yourself at the Zhu Family gathering in three days and have the head of the Zhu Family grant you a marriage, becoming Zhu Zhuqing's fiancé.
Zhu Zhuqing was the Zhu Family's second young lady. Although she was breathtakingly beautiful, all the Zhu Family disciples knew she was betrothed to Dai Mubai and dared not overstep their bounds with her in the slightest. But as a transmigrator, Xu Ran would pay no heed to any of that.
With his current cultivation as a twelve-year-old Soul Elder, he was an unparalleled genius within the Zhu Family.
The Zhu Family was powerful in the Star Luo Empire, with unrivaled influence, but when it came to cultivation, it could not compare at all to the dedicated cultivation clans of the Heaven Dou Empire. A twelve-year-old Soul Elder would be an extraordinary genius even in Spirit Hall, all the more so in the Zhu Family.
If he revealed his talent, the Zhu Family would do everything it could to win him over. Then he could make a request, asking the family head to change Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai's betrothal.
Though Dai Mubai was a prince, a worthless prince like him had no hope of becoming emperor, so Xu Ran could swoop in and snatch her away right now. Then he could go to Shrek Academy with Zhu Zhuqing and even flaunt their affection in front of Dai Mubai.
"A girl as wonderful as Zhu Zhuqing should be protected by me. No one else will do." Xu Ran smiled as he spoke, considering how he should meet Zhu Zhuqing. Should he show off a little, or keep a low profile?
The Zhu Family had not produced a Titled Douluo in hundreds of years. If he revealed his talent, the family head might not oppose him being with Zhu Zhuqing. But he still needed to win her heart. If Zhu Zhuqing herself was unwilling, what use would it be even if he got her?
Besides, Dai Mubai had abandoned her, fleeing alone to the Heaven Dou Empire without regard for her safety.
She was already deeply hurt. In her world, her older sister disliked her, while her fiancé willingly sank into depravity, drinking and womanizing. Even when fleeing, he had worried she would be a burden and refused to take her along. Under those circumstances, how could Xu Ran hurt her again?
He would court Zhu Zhuqing openly and honorably, and protect her well. With him around in the future, all she would need to do was live happily.
The Zhu Family estate, Star Luo City.
The Zhu Family certainly counted as a great clan on the Douluo Continent. However, because it assisted the Dai Family in ruling the Star Luo Empire and spent year after year involved in politics, it had grown lax in cultivation. As a result, it could scarcely produce powerful cultivators capable of holding their own on the continent.
At that moment, many disciples were training hard in the square. Many of the Zhu Family girls had lovely faces and slender figures, most with fair skin, beautiful features, and long legs. Almost every one of them had looks that could rival those of campus beauties and actresses back on Earth.
Each land nurtured its own people. Living in a place like the Douluo Continent, most people would not be too lacking in looks.
Xu Ran looked around, unable to help anticipating how beautiful Zhu Zhuqing would be. If even the girls passing by were this attractive, Zhu Zhuqing would probably be even more beautiful. There was also Zhu Zhuyun, whose curves were even more pronounced than Zhu Zhuqing's.
Soon, a girl caught Xu Ran's eye.
She wore a tight black leather outfit that outlined her exquisite figure. Her perfect curves were enough to eclipse countless girls in the square.
Her face was exquisitely beautiful. Outlined by her leather trousers, her long, lovely legs were slender and shapely, radiating endless charm as she walked and drawing the gazes of countless boys in the square.
Countless boys in the square watched her, every gaze holding a trace of admiration.
If they could win over a girl like that, they could have fun for years.
Besides, if they could win her over, their standing in the Zhu Family would rise like a boat on a swelling tide.
As for Dai Mubai, in their minds he was merely a cowardly good-for-nothing who had not even dared confront Dai Weisi directly and had simply fled. What did a worthless man like that amount to?
But they could only entertain such thoughts in their hearts. Though they looked down on Dai Mubai, they absolutely dared not hold imperial authority in contempt.
A moment later, everyone withdrew their gazes, no longer daring to harbor any thoughts about Zhu Zhuqing.
There was one exception, however: Xu Ran.
Could this be Zhu Zhuqing? Looking at Zhu Zhuqing, Xu Ran could not help marveling. She truly lived up to being one of the female leads of the Shrek Seven Devils: a breathtaking face, a slender waist, long legs, and a swelling bust that looked to be a D cup.
A girl like this could be called an exceptional beauty.
After a few glances, Xu Ran looked away. He knew that Zhu Zhuqing hated lechers most of all, and he could not leave a bad impression on her.
"You are?" Zhu Zhuqing asked, looking at the boy before her with some puzzlement.
"Hello, I'm Xu Ran, a disciple from a collateral branch of the Zhu Family. I've been training away from home all this time, and today is my first time returning to the family." Xu Ran walked up to Zhu Zhuqing and spoke softly, a gentle smile on his face. His manners were impeccable, like those of a gentleman. As the distance between them narrowed, he could even catch the faint fragrance unique to Zhu Zhuqing. It carried a hint of warmth and smelled lovely.
"Oh..." Zhu Zhuqing glanced at Xu Ran with her cool eyes and nodded indifferently. At present, Xu Ran was merely an ordinary Zhu Family disciple, so naturally she would not pay him much attention. Still, she took the initiative to extend her hand.
"Good luck. The family gathering is in a couple of days. I look forward to seeing how you do," Xu Ran said with a smile, gently shaking Zhu Zhuqing's hand and feeling its softness.
"Good luck to you too," Zhu Zhuqing said, her beautiful eyes studying Xu Ran a little more closely. She felt that he seemed to regard her somewhat differently.
But did he not know who she was? She was already betrothed. So many disciples in the Zhu Family dared not harbor any designs on her, yet he looked at her so openly.