Xu Ran's words had clearly struck right at Xun'er's heart.
She also knew that even Xiao Yan's former talent had fallen far short of the Gu Clan's requirements. What was more, Xiao Yan's cultivation was now constantly declining.
"My affairs are none of your business!" Xun'er grew somewhat angry. She glared at Xu Ran, her delicate fists clenched.
No matter what, Brother Xiao Yan would be the only person in her heart.
"Let me tell you the truth. In the entire Jia Ma Empire, only I, Xu Ran, can save Xiao Yan. You should know what a seventh-rank alchemist represents. With my help, Xiao Yan might soon regain his former talent for cultivation! But if I don't intervene, what will become of his future?" Xu Ran stood with his hands behind his back and spoke unhurriedly.
Clearly, she had already seized Xun'er's lifeline, so he was not flustered in the slightest.
Picking up girls was simple: all he needed to do was seize their weaknesses.
"Are you threatening me?" Xun'er's voice grew heavier.
"Threatening you? How can you call it a threat? This is a trade!"
"Become my woman, and I'll cure your Brother Xiao Yan's ailment. It's a very good deal, and everyone gets a happy ending, doesn't it?" Xu Ran said with a wicked smile.
He would not mind winning Xun'er this way.
"How dare you?"
"If you think what I said is wrong, Miss Xun'er, you're perfectly free to refuse. If you don't like me, I can stay far away from you, too. It's just such a pity about Xiao Yan..." Xu Ran looked toward Xiao Yan.
If a little more time passed and Yao Lao absorbed enough Dou Qi to awaken, Xiao Yan would naturally be able to continue cultivating and increase his cultivation.
But Xun'er