"She's grown so quickly."
Yun Yun watched Nalan Yanran's current "Cultivation Level" with mixed feelings, unsure whether to feel relieved or something else.
Back in her day, at Nalan Yanran's age, she was still only a Great Fighter.
And now, Nalan Yanran had already become a Douwang!
Not to mention standing out in the Jia Ma Empire, even in Zhongzhou, for Nalan Yanran to become a Douwang at such an age was a rare display of genius.
"And then there's Xiao Yi Xian, who can now concoct Fifth-grade Elixirs, truly monstrous."
"That Qing Lin is also a monster, able to control Serpentine Demon Beasts; such a special constitution is extremely rare."
Yun Yun was repeatedly astonished; why did everyone who followed Xu Ran seem like a monster?
Even without Xu Ran's help, the Calamity Poison Body and the Tri-Flower Pupil of the Green Snake were absolute geniuses in their own right. With such unique constitutions, they were destined to carve out their own piece of the world.
"I've made it easy for them, if it weren't for others, they wouldn't have been able to achieve such advancements in the Secret Realm. Otherwise, there would be no need for "Cultivation"; just mingling in the Secret Realm for a few days would turn them into powerhouses," Xu Ran explained.
"Indeed. However, the other Yun Lan Sect disciples have also broken through one or two ranks, and their "Cultivation Levels" have consolidated significantly," Yun Yun said with a smile. Such a Secret Realm was indeed a blessing for the Yun Lan Sect.
"However, creating such a Secret Realm... I fear that..." Yun Yun frowned. A woman's sixth sense is often accurate. She feared that Xu Ran was going to leave again, which was why he'd hurriedly created this Secret Realm to appease them.
"Where do you plan to go?" Yun Yun asked after a silent moment.
"To Canaan Academy. Canaan Academy has Strange Fire," Xu Ran said straightforwardly, seeing that Yun Yun had already guessed his intentions.
"I suspect it's not just for the Strange Fire that you are going. You're thinking about Xiao Yu, Xun Er, and that Xiao Mei, aren't you?" Yun Yun obviously knew a great deal about Xu Ran. In the Jia Ma Empire, no matter what happened, the Yunlan Sect was almost always informed.
"Cough cough. You really do understand me."
Xu Ran touched his nose.
Of course, it wasn't just for them; there were also people at Canaan Academy who Xu Ran cared about.
Some people, despite being supporting characters, had left a deep impression on Xu Ran.
Now that he had come, he absolutely couldn't miss the opportunity.
After all, trying to tackle everything at once was never wrong, and he wouldn't have any regrets from missing out.
Seeing that you've created such a wonderful treasure for my Yun Lan Sect, I won't blame you. Go if you must. However, the next time you return from Zhongzhou, I might be able to..." Yun Yun's voice grew softer as she spoke, but the implication was clear.
Although Xu Ran hadn't done anything with her, he was now her husband in name.
With Yun Shan as witness, she and Xu Ran were already united as one.
"He he, why don't you just give in to me before I leave, Yun'er darling," Xu Ran chuckled, pinching Yun Yun's slender and soft waist forcefully.
"No way. If I give in now, you'll have no reason to miss me when you leave. I'm not that foolish. If you're really longing for something, go find your Medusa Sister. She's so open-minded, she'll surely satisfy you."
"That won't do, my heart belongs only to Yun'er now. Although Cai Lin is also great, how could I leave you for a moment's desire to go look for her? However, some sort of reward must still be given," Xu Ran moved closer to Yun Yun, bringing their faces together.
"What reward do you want?"
"It's still that," Xu Ran said mysteriously.
"You're asking for it!" Yun Yun was initially puzzled but quickly caught on, her cheeks blushing crimson.
At that moment, Xu Ran had already made his preparations, and Yun Yun couldn't help but pinch him.
"Don't worry, no one here can see us. We're so high up right now, their vision isn't that good," Xu Ran said, lowering his head and gently stroking Yun Yun's head, his fingers continuously gliding through her hair.
"I really owe you one," Yun Yun complained sarcastically but complied anyway.
She had always been a person tough on the outside but soft on the inside.
As long as one persistently coaxed her, Yun Yun's resolve was exceptionally weak.
Such a good woman, yet that bastard Xiao Yan had let her down.
With Yun Yun's tender nature, if Xiao Yan had been more forceful and spoken some sweet words, she would definitely not reject him again. It's just that, in Xiao Yan's eyes, his own pride was more important.
After everything was done, Xu Ran and Yun Yun finally came down.
"Xu Ran, I've broken through to the Dou Wang level now. Hehe, I'm amazing, right?" Nalan Yanran threw herself at him upon seeing Xu Ran and hugged him tightly.
If it hadn't been for Xu Ran, she would never have become a Dou Wang Fighter so easily.
"Impressive, truly worthy of being my Yan Ran, much more formidable than some people. Some are probably just at the Dou Shi 'Cultivation Level' now," Xu Ran said as he held her up by her perky rear, cradling her in his arms with an indulgent tone.
"Don't mention that annoying ghost, it's such a downer. When I meet him again, I have to make sure he understands just how formidable I am. Even if his talent has recovered, in my eyes, he is still useless," Nalan Yanran said proudly.
She probably set a new record in the Jia Ma Empire for the youngest to break through to the Dou Wang level, and she could definitely compete with the geniuses from Zhongzhou now.
"Hehe, you didn't go easy on me, did you? I always feel like the challenges I faced compared to the other Yun Lan Sect disciples were much easier; you must have secretly helped me," Nalan Yanran stuck out her little tongue playfully.
Her talent was decent, but certainly not that strong.
"You all are my people, aren't you? Others need to climb step by step, but not you."
"Xian Er, you're now at the Dou Spirit 'Cultivation Level', too. Once your cultivation improves, you should be able to concoct Sixth-grade Elixirs," Xu Ran said, looking at Xiao Yi Xian. She had been engrossed in studying elixirs these past few days and now looked even more serene, gradually exhibiting the subtle aura of a formidable person.
"Mhm. What I lack now is 'Cultivation Level'. But I think it shouldn't be hard for me to improve," Xiao Yi Xian nodded. She could concoct elixirs for herself.
"Hehe, Yun'er, Little Fairy has received my entire legacy. In the future, she might have the chance to become an Eighth-grade, or even a Ninth-grade Alchemist, you know. You should treat her well; maybe the Yun Lan Sect will rise because of her," Xu Ran teased. Due to his significant enhancement of her body, her talent for cultivation had become truly exceptional.
"Ninth-grade Alchemist?" Yun Yun's mouth fell open in surprise.
However, Xu Ran was always accurate in his words; whatever he said, she took to heart.
Always defying the heavens, Xiao Yi Xian was already able to concoct Fifth-grade Elixirs at her young age, a true monster. That monster Xu Ran, without a doubt, would teach another monster.