Douluo : Capture the goddess starting from peerless tang sect

"Where is the Yin-Yang Icefire Eyes?" Cai Meier was stunned by Qian Ran's revelation. She had never heard of such a place.

Truthfully, Qian Ran found it hard to believe. After all, in the 10,000 years that had passed, humans had ventured into the Star Dou Forest's core area and even dared to explore the extreme north's inner reaches. How could they not have found the Yin-Yang Icefire Eyes in the Sunset Forest?

Still, if the story dictated their blindness, then there was nothing to be done.

"That's a secret."

"Then what's the point of telling me? If I can't go to the Yin-Yang Icefire Eyes, it's useless information," Cai Meier snapped, her beautiful eyes widening in frustration. She knew that no matter how eager she was, it wouldn't change anything. As mystical as the Icefire Eyes might be, without knowing its exact location, the treasures within remained out of reach.

"You chose the second option. I only promised to tell you how, not to take you there," Qian Ran said with a shrug. His aim was simply to plant the idea in Cai Meier's mind. He didn't believe for a second that she could suppress her longing indefinitely.

If not today, then tomorrow; if not tomorrow, then eventually.

Watching those around her grow stronger day by day, how could Cai Meier possibly endure?

Qian Ran's strategy was layered, a trap within a trap. He wasn't worried about Cai Meier not taking the bait.

Getting anything worthwhile from him wasn't easy. Qian Ran wasn't some lapdog who would give away treasures freely. To earn rewards, one had to give something first—reciprocity was the rule.

"If you want the horse to run, you have to feed it grass."

And if Cai Meier wanted Qian Ran to hand over something valuable, naturally, she would have to…

"Why don't you just be with me?" Qian Ran said with a cheeky smile. His gaze swept over Cai Meier's mature and enticing figure, and he felt an irresistible urge to claim her as his own.

"Aren't you afraid of Yan Shaozhe? If he finds out, you'll never hear the end of it," Cai Meier retorted, backing away. Her expression faltered slightly, but a hint of temptation flickered in her heart.

Especially after the kiss earlier, with Qian Ran's hands roaming over her body.

That moment of intimacy seemed to have cracked the seal around her heart, and it was slowly crumbling.

"Afraid? If Dean Yan finds out, won't it also affect your reputation? With your cultivation level, how could someone as weak as me possibly force anything?"

Qian Ran wasn't one to be intimidated by Cai Meier's threats.

Cai Meier, for all her beauty and grace, was also a touch vain, proud of her looks and reputation. In many situations, women were indeed more passive than men.

"You…" Cai Meier trembled with anger, realizing just how deeply Qian Ran had thought this through.

If Yan Shaozhe or the elders at Shrek Academy ever found out, where would she even go?

Her entire reputation—everything—would be destroyed.

"Don't get mad. I'm not threatening you. I'm simply saying that we're in the same boat now. If the truth comes out, it won't be good for either of us," Qian Ran said calmly.

"Besides, being with me isn't a bad thing. Your beauty and cultivation—I can help you enhance both. Together, we could reach even greater heights," Qian Ran continued, observing the conflicted expression on Cai Meier's face as he began to lure her in once more.

This was the essence of his strategy: a slap followed by a sweet treat. Carrot and stick.

"Is this how you tricked Xian Liner as well?" Cai Meier asked, her emotions a tangled mess. The worst part was the flicker of hesitation she felt after Qian Ran spoke.

Is this young man really my nemesis?

"Me and Liner? We're mutually devoted to each other. And we could be, too. The choice is yours," Qian Ran said as he stepped closer to Cai Meier, slipping an arm around her slender waist. He pulled her soft, curvaceous body into his embrace.

At such close proximity, Cai Meier could feel Qian Ran's breath against her earlobe, warm and tantalizing. This intimate contact sent a familiar wave of strange sensations coursing through her body, just as it had when they kissed earlier.

"Don't hesitate anymore."

"Fate brought us together. Why fight it?" Qian Ran murmured softly into her ear.

Driven by these unfamiliar and primal instincts, Cai Meier allowed Qian Ran to hold her, offering no resistance even as his hand wandered over her body. Instead, she swayed gently, as if unconsciously inviting his touch.

Before this, Cai Meier might have vehemently rejected such advances. Now, she seemed to be savoring them.

It was as if she wanted to showcase every inch of her beauty.

Cai Meier knew this was wrong, yet in that moment, she couldn't control her heart.

Breathing in the mature fragrance unique to Cai Meier, Qian Ran was struck by the realization that this woman was truly a rare gem.

Seeing the dazed look in Cai Meier's eyes, how could Qian Ran remain restrained? His other hand ventured further, caressing the curve of her hips clad in sleek black silk.

Thanks to his earlier tactics, Cai Meier's mental defenses had significantly weakened. Subconsciously, she was even rationalizing her actions.

"Qian Ran... Is this truly my breaking point?"

Cai Meier's cheeks were flushed, her breathing growing heavier.

In this moment, she no longer cared about societal constraints. She wanted nothing more than to savor the pleasure of the present.

As the two lost themselves in each other, time seemed to fade away.

Meanwhile, Ling Luochen had nearly finished absorbing the Iceheart Crystal.

With Qian Ran's help refining the Iceheart Crystal beforehand, and her innate Ice Element Martial Soul, Ling Luochen found it much easier to absorb the pure elemental energy compared to others.

When her Martial Soul fully evolved into Ultimate Ice, it seamlessly drew in the Iceheart Crystal's energy.

Her cultivation had skyrocketed, jumping five levels to reach the sixtieth rank, just one soul ring away from becoming a Soul Emperor.

Her newfound strength was immeasurable, even to herself.

All of this was thanks to Qian Ran, and her heart swelled with gratitude toward him.

"What is..."

Ling Luochen opened her eyes, only to witness a scene that left her utterly shocked.

There, in front of her, were Qian Ran and Cai Meier, locked in a passionate embrace. Their bodies were pressed tightly together as if they were entirely consumed by each other.

Ling Luochen's eyes widened, her mind reeling as though struck by lightning.

"Cai Meier... and Qian Ran..." Ling Luochen's face turned crimson, yet she couldn't look away, afraid of making a noise that would interrupt them.

Though stunned, a sense of bitterness welled up in her chest.

Even Cai Meier was with Qian Ran now, while she had nothing.

She had often dreamt of Qian Ran coming to her, sharing an intimate moment together. But dreams were all they were.

Watching Qian Ran and Cai Meier kissing so passionately, Ling Luochen's heart raced uncontrollably. Her flushed face mirrored her inner turmoil.

Though she was now an inner court disciple, she had never experienced such closeness with a man. As a young woman in her prime, seeing the boy she admired in such an intense moment stirred feelings within her that she couldn't explain.

Her body reacted in strange ways, leaving her confused and flustered as she continued to watch.

(Chapter ends)