"Master, apart from the blazing resin, is there nothing else you require?"
"I can produce the Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Pill. As long as you carry it, within a radius of thirty zhang, all poisons will lose their potency. Even if someone has already been poisoned and the toxins have entered their bloodstream, simply holding it in their mouth will neutralize any poison."
After seeing Qian Ran ask Ajiao for the blazing resin, Youyou felt displeased, particularly because Ajiao was so smug about it. Not to be outdone, Youyou eagerly explained her pill's miraculous effects, then looked at Qian Ran expectantly.
Her Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Pill was undoubtedly more valuable than the blazing resin. The latter was a single-use item, while the immortal pill could be preserved indefinitely. Its ability to neutralize all poisons could have miraculous effects in many situations.
"Youyou, are you dense? Do you really think the Master would ever be affected by poison?" Ajiao said, crossing her arms and smugly raising her eyebrows at Youyou.
"If the Master doesn't need it, his friends might," Youyou shot back, unwilling to concede.
As she spoke, Youyou took the initiative to present her immortal pill.
The pill was the size of a cherry and gleamed a deep violet. It resembled a piece of amethyst, yet within its crystalline surface, a faint, cloud-like glow seemed to pulsate gently, exuding an extraordinary aura.
Qian Ran didn't refuse. Rejecting Youyou's offer now would only hurt her feelings.
"See? I'm useful too!" Youyou huffed at Ajiao, her tone filled with a touch of triumph.
Having recently become Qian Ran's subordinates, their greatest fear was being deemed useless. To them, it didn't matter if their most prized treasures were given away—they had no need for them anyway.
Of course, for them, treasures like the immortal pill and blazing resin came at a personal cost. Offering these items to Qian Ran would leave them weakened for a time.
Seeing Youyou and Ajiao offer their treasures, Baxiao also took out the icy dew produced by her Eight-Spiked Profound Ice Grass and handed it over to Qian Ran.
"Alright, all of you should rest here. Take this opportunity to study and practice the Shapeshifting Technique. Once we return, you'll be able to take human form and remain by my side at all times."
"Yes, Master!"
Qian Ran left the Xumi Ring, leaving the three celestial grasses to stay inside. Even the Ice Emperor, perceptive as ever, chose not to follow, deliberately creating an opportunity for Qian Ran and Xue Di to spend time alone. Besides, she quite enjoyed wandering around the Ice Abyss. As for the Eight-Spiked Profound Ice Grass, who originally resided in the Ice Abyss, it had been unceremoniously evicted by the domineering Ice Emperor.
"Qian Ran, are you the Golden Dragon King?" Xue Di finally voiced the question that had been weighing on her mind.
"No."
Qian Ran had never considered using the reputation of the Golden Dragon King to win Xue Di's favor. Such tactics were beneath him.
He was who he was. He would surpass the Golden Dragon King and even the Dragon God.
At his current level, he was already stronger than the Golden Dragon King. Unlike the latter, he had mastered the powers of both ice and fire—elements that were supposed to belong to the Silver Dragon King.
The Golden Dragon King's indomitable physique, the Silver Dragon King's elemental powers—all of these traits had converged in Qian Ran. However, the variety of elements he controlled was far fewer than the Silver Dragon King's.
"I will surpass the Golden Dragon King," Qian Ran said confidently. After all, no matter how powerful the Golden Dragon King had been, he was ultimately suppressed by the gods. The same fate befell the Silver Dragon King, Gu Yuena. Qian Ran even suspected that Tang San had long since discovered Gu Yuena's identity and was merely using her for his own purposes.
During the Legend of the Dragon King, when Gu Yuena revealed her Silver Dragon King powers, Tang San had shown no signs of panic or fear of the Dragon God's resurrection. Wasn't it obvious that Tang San had sent Tang Wulin to entangle Gu Yuena deliberately?
The Tang family had an extensive history of winning over powerful female soul beasts: Tang San, Tang Hao, and even their son-in-law Huo Yuhao were all masters of this craft. With such expertise, manipulating Gu Yuena was a walk in the park.
The peak strength of the Golden Dragon King and Silver Dragon King was only slightly above that of a God King. They likely wouldn't stand a chance against two God Kings working together. Qian Ran had no interest in such limited power.
What Qian Ran sought was invincibility—power so overwhelming that he could destroy planets with a single punch, though even he acknowledged this might be excessive. His true ambition was to be unrivaled within a great world.
"I... I want to help you." Xue Di's voice trembled slightly as she gazed at Qian Ran, mesmerized by his confidence. Previously, his domineering aura, while wielding the Golden Dragon Spear, had been captivating. Now, even without it, he radiated the same unshakable self-assurance.
It seemed that no matter the circumstances, Qian Ran was always brimming with confidence. Xue Di didn't know where this self-belief came from, but it filled her and the others with hope and trust in the future.
"Huh?" Qian Ran was momentarily stunned.
Blushing furiously, Xue Di lowered her head.
"I mean... the way Bing Bing helped you. She gave you her spirit ring and spirit bone, didn't she?" Xue Di's voice grew softer with each word.
"You agree?" Qian Ran asked, taken aback as he noticed the usually aloof Xue Di appearing so shy and alluring. Her usual icy demeanor was nowhere to be seen.
Having already won over the Ice Emperor, Xian Lin'er, and Cai Meier, Qian Ran found himself increasingly drawn to powerful, noble women.
Conquering such exceptional individuals was immensely satisfying to his vanity.
Xue Di was no ordinary beauty; she was a true top-tier powerhouse, her strength rivaling that of a human Ultimate Douluo. Now, this icy goddess was making a move on him?
"Heh heh heh..."
"If you're unwilling, forget it," Xue Di said, her voice tinged with frustration as she glared at Qian Ran, her face still a fiery red. She had already taken the initiative, so why was he hesitating? Did he not like her?
"How could I be unwilling? I'd be honored," Qian Ran replied, stepping forward to embrace Xue Di.
She typically wore a loose-fitting white gown that concealed her figure, leaving Qian Ran no chance to admire her beauty. Now, feeling the supple firmness of her body in his arms, he was ecstatic.
Conquering an ice-cold queen like Xue Di was the ultimate thrill.
Though she usually carried a frosty demeanor, before him, she would soon...
"Mm..." As Qian Ran pulled her into his arms, Xue Di's body trembled, and a soft, involuntary sound escaped her lips. Having lived for hundreds of thousands of years, she had never experienced such closeness with anyone other than the Ice Emperor. Her body, untouched by anyone, reacted in ways she couldn't understand.
Qian Ran's warmth and masculine presence struck Xue Di deeply. At that moment, she finally understood what the Ice Emperor had meant by "You don't get it."
So this is what it feels like to be close to a man.
Having spent millennia alone and only ever interacting with the Ice Emperor—a fellow woman—Xue Di's purity was unmatched. Qian Ran could sense her extreme sensitivity just from holding her.
Seeing her reaction, Qian Ran resisted rushing things.
Instead, he savored every detail of Xue Di's exquisite form. His fingers gently traced her slender waist, caressing her flat stomach and perfect, delicate back through the fabric of her gown.
"Mm..." The frosty queen's face, usually so cold and unyielding, now flushed a deep red, her response delighting Qian Ran.
This flower, cultivated over hundreds of thousands of years, was truly one of a kind.
The thought of transforming this proud ice queen into someone utterly captivated by him only heightened Qian Ran's excitement.
The allure of such a stark transformation, the contrast of her cold exterior melting in his presence...
(End of Chapter)
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