Douluo : Capture the goddess starting from peerless tang sect

When Qian Ran's mischievous hand landed on Ma Xiaotao's rounded hips, she jolted as if struck by lightning. Her body trembled, and her face flushed a deep red. She twisted her figure, trying to escape his teasing touch, but Qian Ran's grin only widened as he admired her enchanting demeanor.

If not for his desire to savor her eventual surrender, Qian Ran might have already swept her into his arms.

But he knew patience was key.

The fiery Ma Xiaotao wasn't someone to rush—she was a treasure that deserved to be unwrapped with care.

A single taste might satisfy for a moment, but taking the time to make her truly his would ensure a lifetime of indulgence.

"Humph! We'll see if you're telling the truth when the time comes," Ma Xiaotao huffed, her tone sharp but her cheeks tinged with bashfulness.

"Honestly, who knows if you're just sweet-talking me? I've never heard any of my teachers mention such a thing!" Her fiery eyes glared at him, but deep down, she was flustered by the way Qian Ran's charm seemed to chip away at her defenses.

"You'll see soon enough," Qian Ran replied with a knowing smile.

He led her to a street-side food stall, where the two of them enjoyed a simple but satisfying meal. As the evening breeze carried the sounds of the bustling city, they strolled along the streets together.

For Ma Xiaotao, the outfit Qian Ran had chosen for her—a short red skirt paired with pure white stockings—was far outside her comfort zone. She was used to the sturdy functionality of her academy uniform, and the unfamiliar attention her new attire drew made her feel as though she were walking on a tightrope.

Her hands reflexively tugged at the hem of her skirt as if trying to make it longer.

She leaned closer to Qian Ran, her voice low.

"Why do you like white stockings so much?"

Her embarrassment was clear. "I feel so... exposed. Black stockings would've been better, don't you think?"

Qian Ran couldn't help but chuckle at her innocence.

"To others, maybe," he said, his tone teasing, "but to me, there's nothing more alluring than the contrast of purity and fire. White stockings suit you perfectly, Xiao Tao."

His words left her speechless.

She wanted to argue, to claim that black stockings were more practical, but a tiny part of her enjoyed the way his gaze lingered on her legs.

And she couldn't deny that his approval made her heart race.

As the night deepened, Qian Ran walked her back to the inner court dormitories.

Despite her initial reluctance, Ma Xiaotao found herself reluctant to part ways. She stole glances at Qian Ran, her fiery demeanor softening into something more tender.

Near the dormitory, Qian Ran led her to a quiet bench under the moonlight. They sat together in companionable silence, and for a moment, the fiery storm within Ma Xiaotao seemed to calm.

She leaned her head gently against his shoulder, her voice barely above a whisper.

"...You and Ling Luochen. What are you planning to do?"

The question caught Qian Ran off guard. He looked down at her, surprised by the vulnerability in her tone.

"With you here," he said softly, "I don't want to think about anyone else. In my eyes, even Ling Luochen can't compare to you."

Ma Xiaotao's heart skipped a beat.

She wanted to respond, but before she could, Qian Ran reached down, lifting her legs to rest them across his knees.

Her already flushed face turned crimson as he began to slip off her shoes, revealing her delicate feet encased in white silk.

"Qian Ran! What are you doing?!" she yelped, mortified.

Her legs twitched, but she couldn't bring herself to pull them away completely.

Qian Ran's fingers lightly brushed the curve of her instep, his touch sending shivers up her spine.

"Just admiring," he said with a grin, his gaze never leaving her legs.

Under the moonlight, Ma Xiaotao's pale skin seemed to glow, and the contrast between her fiery hair and her pristine stockings only heightened her allure.

She tried to ignore the heat pooling in her chest, but her body betrayed her, her toes curling slightly at his touch.

"I-I should go," she stammered, her voice shaky.

Grabbing her shoes, she stumbled off the bench, her heart racing as she fled toward the dormitory.

Once inside, Ma Xiaotao slammed the door shut, her back pressing against it as she slid to the floor. Her breaths came in shallow gasps, her entire body trembling with a mix of emotions she couldn't name.

Her skin felt hot to the touch, sweat beading on her forehead as the remnants of Qian Ran's touch lingered on her legs.

"Damn it..." she muttered, burying her face in her hands.

She had faced countless battles, endured the relentless torment of her Evil Fire, but nothing had ever made her feel this... powerless.

Her heart and mind were at war, torn between the desire to give in and the fear of losing herself completely.

She curled up tighter, trying to steady her breathing, but every time she closed her eyes, Qian Ran's smirk flashed across her mind.

"Why does he make me feel this way?" she whispered to herself, her voice trembling.

It wasn't just his confidence or his charm—it was the way he looked at her, as though he saw past the flames and chaos to the girl beneath.

She wanted to hate him for stirring up feelings she'd long since buried, but the truth was...

She didn't want him to stop.

By the time she managed to regain some semblance of composure, her body was drenched in sweat, her hair clinging to her flushed skin. She sat there for a long time, staring at the floor.

She knew she couldn't keep running forever.

Sooner or later, she would have to make a choice.

The Next Day

When Qian Ran arrived at the training grounds, only Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen were present.

The moment their eyes met, Ma Xiaotao quickly looked away, her face heating up once again.

Today's task was to train their teamwork, with Qian Ran's Ultimate Ice complementing Ling Luochen's ice-control abilities.

"Morning, Xiao Tao," Qian Ran said with a playful grin, his voice laced with amusement.

Ma Xiaotao clenched her fists, silently vowing to get through the day without letting him get under her skin again.

(End of Chapter)

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