"Hehe, no wonder he's my man, so domineering."
After Han Feng left, Ya Fei couldn't wait to rush in, plopping down right next to Xu Ran, claiming a large portion of him for herself without minding that Ruo Lin was right beside them.
Ya Fei, who spent years around the auction house and had seen all sorts of situations, didn't have the petty airs of a humble family by Xu Ran's side, taking everything in stride.
"Brother Xu Ran, I want a kiss." Ya Fei laid on Xu Ran, batting her sparkling big eyes and puckering her lips for a kiss, while her hands slipped into his collar to touch Xu Ran's abs.
Although Ya Fei seemed carefree, the sudden addition of another woman by Xu Ran's side, who even brought with her own territory, definitely made her jealous.
This was her way of showing her territory.
Ruo Lin, watching from the side as Xu Ran and Ya Fei passionately kissed, was blushing so hard she looked like she could bleed.
This was her first time witnessing such a scene.
Sitting on Xu Ran's other leg, she felt somewhat uncomfortable.
Seeing Xu Ran kissing Ya Fei, her heart even tasted a bit of jealousy.
She was somewhat moved when she saw the blissful look on Ya Fei's face.
Xu Ran had actually entrusted such a huge auction house to Ya Fei, gave her such precious elixirs to increase her strength, and even crafted elixirs to help Ya Fei make a name for herself in the grand auction.
She felt envious.
If a man treated her like that, she feared she too would fall deeply, unable to stop herself.
In normal circumstances, if she wanted to find a boyfriend, getting him to give her a grand auction house would be impossible. Even a good elixir would make them cringe at the expense.
Not everyone could craft elixirs and possess such strength like Xu Ran.
Thinking it over, Ruo Lin seemed to understand.
Xu Ran wasn't just a profligate heir.
If Xu Ran could give her all that, she would certainly be unable to resist falling for Xu Ran.
Logically, someone like Xu Ran who was such a flirt and so powerful would not especially consider women, but in reality, Xu Ran was very considerate.
"Xu Ran, that big jerk, must not be deceived by his outward appearance."
Ruo Lin quickly cast aside those miscellaneous thoughts in her head.
How could she be so spineless?
To succumb so quickly?
Ruo Lin longed for a free love, how could she just be deceived by Xu Ran?
Even if Xu Ran was strong, he wasn't hers. She should just dutifully teach at Canaan Academy and wait for the opportunity to advance.
"I won't disturb you and Sister Ruo Lin any longer, I'm going to calculate the accounts—today I made quite a bit of money. Brother Xu Ran, do you want me to share some with you?" Ya Fei asked with a beaming smile.
Today's auction was successful because of the elixirs Xu Ran crafted, which was why she asked.
"Forget it, keep it for yourself, I'm just someone who works for you. I'll write you a list in a bit, go buy those medicinal ingredients, and I'll craft a few more batches of elixirs for you. Then, every month, the Black Seal City Grand Auction House can auction off Seventh-Grade Elixirs, and it will definitely be a hit." Xu Ran shrugged.
Money, for him, holds no value.
Ya Fei would later become his chief steward.
"Heehee, what's mine is yours, isn't it? I'm the one working for you," Ya Fei stuck out her tongue playfully. Her success today was all thanks to Xu Ran. Anything Xu Ran gave her, he could also take away at any moment. She would never take these things for granted.
"I like the sound of that. After all, Ya Fei is my wife," Xu Ran chuckled.
Sensible women like her really warmed one's heart.
After leaving a list for Ya Fei, Xu Ran left.
On the way back to the academy with Ruo Lin, she was silent the whole time, apparently with a lot on her mind. Indeed, the moment she witnessed Han Feng groveling before Xu Ran, she had been moved.
Few girls could remain unmoved by such a man.
Dominating and menacing towards others, but exclusively doting on you.
Even though Xu Ran was also nice to others, he was already quite good to her, Ruo Lin.
She could imagine that if she were an enemy of Xu Ran, with his temperament, she would definitely meet a gruesome end.
"What's the matter? Are you scared of me now?" Xu Ran noticed Ruo Lin's somber mood.
"A little. Even the Great Elder of the Inner Court must treat Han Feng with due respect, not to mention putting him in difficulty," Ruo Lin nodded slightly as she looked at Xu Ran.
"Treat with respect?"
"Is that useful?"
"Respect is only valuable to those who are loyal and righteous. For someone like Han Feng, no matter how nice you are to him, it's useless. But if you prove that you are stronger than him, that you can take his life at any moment, he will then cling to you and even become unable to leave you. This world needs to speak with fists. Do you understand?" Xu Ran said contemptuously.
Han Feng would even betray his own mentor. If you're nice to him, he'll just take it for granted or even think you're easy to bully.
Such a person can only be subdued, subdued until he fears you at a glance. Only when fear penetrates his soul and flesh will he always be a docile dog at your side, never daring to harbor other intentions.
"Xu Ran, where do you learn all these things from? You're clearly still so young, and yet you act as if you've been through so much," Ruo Lin looked at Xu Ran curiously.
Xu Ran was clearly quite young and was even a student in her class.
Yet, it seemed as if Xu Ran was her senior.
Conversing with Xu Ran always made her feel like she was facing a senior with rich life experience.
Moreover, everything Xu Ran said made sense, causing her to feel somewhat inferior.
Although she was a tutor at Canaan Academy, she was originally a student there herself. After graduating and passing the assessment, she entered Canaan Academy. She was only responsible for supervising the Cultivation of students with Dou Zhe Cultivation Levels from the Outer Court.
In terms of worldly experience, she indeed had very little.
"Oh, there's a lot. The roads I've traveled are longer than the salt you've eaten," Xu Ran laughed. His progress was meteoric; the places he'd been to could circle the Continent several times over, even if measured in a straight line.
"Tsk, tsk, bragging again, you really think you're a senior, huh? I'm your tutor, so you better not act all high and mighty with me," Ruo Lin said seriously, hands on her hips.
Every time she talked to Xu Ran, she was very passive.
Gradually, she got caught up in his flow of words.
Even the lecturing from some of the Elders didn't sound as convincing as Xu Ran.
"What's there to be proud of as a tutor? I'm also an Elder of Canaan Academy. In terms of status, I outrank you. So, please, Tutor Ruo Lin from the Outer Court, lower your stance in front of me. Otherwise, if you offend an Elder, you can forget about any future promotions," Xu Ran suddenly remembered his status as an Elder, and his gaze towards Ruo Lin became peculiar.