Early in the morning, when Xu Ran woke up, Queen Medusa was already dressing up.
Sitting in front of the vanity, her body was merely draped with a thin veil, clumsily covering her enchanting figure, with so much beauty too shy to be expressed. However, such a scene was a luxury only Xu Ran could enjoy.
Queen Medusa had never cared for dressing up.
She felt makeup was to cover flaws, and with her natural beauty, she saw no need for it.
But now, evolving from a lone individual to a pair, from a girl to a true woman, her attitude naturally underwent a change.
In the past, she always thought it impossible to fall in love with anyone in this world, accustomed as she was to being alone. But when that day actually arrived, she suddenly took a liking to the feeling.
"What is my great beauty doing? You're already so beautiful, do you still need makeup?" Xu Ran got out of bed and directly embraced Queen Medusa from behind; the texture of the gauze was exquisite, making her delicate skin even more tender and lovely.
"Have I?"
"No matter how beautiful I am, I'm not necessarily the best-looking among all the people by your side." Queen Medusa got startled by Xu Ran's sudden move, and while feeling sweet about his compliments, she retorted with annoyance.
Just considering Yun Yun alone, she didn't have the confidence to outshine her.
In the last great battle, even with the advantage of the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python bloodline and having just achieved the Dou Zong status, she still ended up at a disadvantage.
Moreover, even if Xu Ran didn't say it, she could guess that, being a man of such lechery and the strongest entity in his original world, he wouldn't have few women around him. Those women were probably cultivated by Xu Ran to the apex of their power, far surpassing her current state.
So much so that, even though she had achieved the status of a Dou Zong Expert, something she had dreamed of breaking through to in the past, she now set her sights on a loftier goal.
Is Dou Zong enough? Far from it!
She must at least reach Dou Sheng to be worthy enough to follow by Xu Ran's side.
Otherwise, being too weak to stand alongside Xu Ran and those Heavenly Enchantresses would make her unable to lift her head in pride.
"In my heart, you are always one of a kind. There are no two identical leaves in this world, and there is no second you." Xu Ran, holding Queen Medusa's face that could bewitch all living beings, couldn't help but kiss her.
Then, he skillfully combed her hair.
Facing the mirror, seeing Xu Ran patiently helping her comb her hair, a warm current flowed through her body. The feeling of happiness made her wish to give everything to Xu Ran, as long as he liked it.
As for the change in her temperament, she could only wish she had met Xu Ran sooner.
It is only in front of a loved one that even the harshest woman will shed her outer layer and show her gentlest side.
"I never imagined you could comb hair. You're so strong, yet you know these things." Queen Medusa was somewhat surprised; in fact, she herself was a martial fanatic, always devoting her time to cultivation, leaving other matters to her servants.
But Xu Ran seemed to be skilled in everything, which she found remarkable.
For a person to excel in one aspect is impressive enough, but to excel in all areas is beyond what a single person can achieve.
"Cultivation is too simple. Every day I only need to spend at most half an hour on cultivation; the rest of the time I can do other things. So, your husband is well-versed in everything from music, chess, calligraphy, and painting to astronomy and geography…" Xu Ran said leisurely. Cultivation may be difficult for others, but for him, it was as simple as eating and drinking.
After all, there are some differences between people.
"If anyone else said that, I'd have to beat them up." Queen Medusa smiled Yan Ran. Cultivation easy? Perhaps even peak experts wouldn't dare make such a boastful claim.
But when those words came from Xu Ran's mouth, she truly had nothing to retort.
Xu Ran indeed was talented and versatile, while she seemed to know nothing but cultivation. Even the "Cultivation Level" she took pride in seemed to count for nothing in front of Xu Ran.
Now, Xu Ran had become invincible in the world. In his eyes, she, a Douzong, probably looked like nothing more than a slightly larger ant.
"You just know how to bring people down!"
"You're so formidable. Who could compare with you?"
"If it weren't for our relationship, I'm afraid I too would be crushed by you, ending up with demons in my heart during cultivation, and never advancing an inch for the rest of my life."
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"The two of you..."
When Xu Ran and Queen Medusa walked out of the room together, Yun Yun sensitively perceived the changes in Queen Medusa.
She could even clearly smell the unique scent of Xu Ran on Queen Medusa's body.
She didn't need to guess to know what Queen Medusa and Xu Ran had done.
So soon?
She had thought she was quite open in front of Xu Ran already, but who would have thought Medusa, this Heavenly Enchantress, would act even faster?
What is this?
She had known Xu Ran for only a few days, and she'd already gotten close to him? Had she no sense of shame?
"You move really fast," Yun Yun said with a sneer, biting her silver teeth and a look of disdain on her face.
She had already cursed Queen Medusa countless times in her heart. Even though she had known Xu Ran longer, Medusa was the one who had gotten close to him earlier, and now, she probably held a less important place in Xu Ran's heart than Queen Medusa.
After all, for men, those who shared physical intimacy were somewhat more significant.
"It was love at first sight between Xu Ran and me. In my heart, Xu Ran is the only husband I'll ever have in my life, so naturally, I don't need to be concerned about anything. Unlike someone, I really don't know if her feelings for Brother Xu Ran are genuine," Queen Medusa said delicately, leaning on Xu Ran with her graceful figure.
"Ah, this?"
"Are we starting this again?"
Xu Ran felt quite helpless. The two women were like natural enemies, unable to hold back from quarreling the moment they met. It seemed their relationship was not even this contentious in the original story. Could everything be because of him?
"Hmph. You can enjoy your honeymoon with your little queen sister; I won't disturb you two," Yun Yun huffed, shot Xu Ran a fierce glance, and left with good sense.
She knew that in this matter, she had already lost to Queen Medusa.
Queen Medusa was simply more open than her, knew how to chase after her feelings and did not care about societal views.
And she just couldn't do that.
Moreover, although she never got along with Queen Medusa, she wouldn't disturb them at this time either. Otherwise, she might displease Xu Ran.