Starting from Douluo to Capture Goddesses

"No." Xu Ran said decisively.

Even if faced with life and death, the raw flesh and white bones, Xu Ran had the ability, let alone just removing scars from the body.

However, Empress Zhu only knew that Xu Ran was strong, but she did not know the extent of his strength.

"Xu Ran, thank you. It's good that the Zhu Clan has someone; otherwise, this time we might have suffered greatly," Empress Zhu said with a dim look in her eyes. After learning everything from Xu Ran, she still felt a wave of fear.

If Xu Ran had arrived even a moment later, the Zhu Clan would likely have been in danger.

Facing the Dai family and so many loyalty-bound powerful members of their clan, the Zhu Clan would definitely have been annihilated.

"If you don't blame me, I am satisfied. As for thanks, why mention it? If it weren't for me, the royal household would not have been suspicious of the Zhu Clan, and naturally, they would not have acted against the family. Everything the family, and you, have experienced, in a sense, it can indeed be said to be because of me," Xu Ran admitted openly.

Hearing Xu Ran's words, Julia was momentarily stunned. Her fondness for Xu Ran, which was already present, deepened even more in her heart.

How many men in this world are so forthright and open-hearted?

Those sins, how could they be blamed on Xu Ran's head? Excelling was not Xu Ran's fault.

The cooperative relationship between the Zhu and Dai families, as long as the Zhu Clan grew, was bound to arouse suspicion from the Dai family, bringing disaster upon themselves.

"None of this is your fault. You are the pride of our family. From today onward, the Zhu Clan will become the rulers of the Empire. Countless Zhu Clan ancestors have longed for this day, but it was you who achieved it," Julia said.

Her mood was very complicated.

As the queen, even though the emperor humiliated her, she still found some things hard to let go of.

Of course, what she couldn't let go of was her children; she hated Emperor Dai to the bone. The family and the flesh and blood were now opposed, making it difficult for her to make a choice.

Now that her own family was slowly moving towards its peak, she should rejoice. But what about Wei Si? If the Dai family is unkind to the Zhu Clan, the Zhu Clan should likewise be unjust to the Dai family, and the Dai family's Crown Prince would surely...

"Xu Ran, can you plead for me and spare Wei Si's life?" Julia knew the nature of her brother. Although he was extremely kind to her, he was very stubborn in matters of principle.

Even if she pleaded, Zhu Zihao would not agree to spare any member of the Dai family, not even her child.

"I used to hear that you and Wei Si had deep feelings for each other. Can you save Wei Si's life? With your prestige, as long as you speak up, Wei Si can survive," Julia implored, looking earnestly at Xu Ran.

"My relationship with Davis was nothing more than one of mutual benefit. If I hadn't relied on him, the royal household would have killed me long ago," Xu Ran frowned. He had previously walked alongside Zhu Qing, bringing great shame to the royal household. At that time, he pretended to rely on Davis to serve the future emperor of the Xingluo Empire, which then made the Dai family dismiss the idea of killing him.

Now, he was no longer someone that just anyone could manipulate.

"Even if there are no feelings between us, I'm begging you, can't you spare Wei Si's life? To you, Wei Si poses no threat," Julia said, her beautiful eyes welling up with tears, and the distressed beauty in tears seemed all the more pitiable.

"If you are willing to spare Wei Si, I will agree to anything you want. Even if you want me to be your ox or your horse, I will agree," Julia said, emphasizing the words "ox" and "horse" with increased intensity.

The implication seemed quite obvious.

And the face of Julia also turned slightly red.

In that moment, she no longer cared about her own dignity; all she wanted was to keep Wei Si alive.

And the young boy standing before the queen, though young, she understood that his call to action within the Zhu Clan was now even more influential than that of her brother. It would be far more useful to seek his help than anyone else's.

"Hmm?" Underneath Xu Ran's seemingly indifferent facade, his heart skipped a beat.

His gaze inadvertently swept across the myriad of instruments nearby, then fell upon Julia's delicate form.

Hissss!

"Though I'm no longer perfect, I am obedient," she continued.

Empress Zhu knew she couldn't possibly be of any use to Xu Ran as she was; the only thing that might appeal to him was probably that. Although it would be demeaning herself, did she really have a choice?

When it came to beauty, she believed she was second to none, but to someone like Xu Ran, she feared she might be despised. There was only that one thing that no man would refuse, something that must forever be concealed in darkness, never to see the light of day.

"Are you sure you want to make such a big sacrifice? There's no need for this. Once the Zhu Clan ascends to become the royal household of the Xingluo Empire, you, as Zhu Qing's aunt, will also have a far from lowly status in the future, even if it doesn't compare to your current position as queen." It had to be said, Xu Ran was somewhat tempted.

Xu Ran was also an ordinary man.

"All I want is for Wei Si to be healthy. As for wealth and splendor, I've seen through it all," Empress Zhu said, stretching her arms out from under the blankets to tightly embrace Xu Ran's waist.

"I know you're moved."

"I don't believe you're the kind of man who is indifferent to worldly pleasures. I knew from the first glance that there was lustful desire in your eyes," Empress Zhu pressed on.

Her blood-stained Phoenix Robe hugged her full figure.

Even with her body covered in scars, the queen's majestic aura had not faded over the years.

"I don't need you to take responsibility or feel guilty for me, just promise me you'll spare him, and I will be yours," Julia said.

"Let's talk about that later. First, let me heal the wounds on your body."

Xu Ran took a deep breath, suppressing the improper thoughts in his mind.

Everyone claims they would never become Cao Zei, but in the end, they find it irresistible.

It is said that Cao Zei took fourteen other men's wives. Others paved the way for him, and then he swept through unopposed.

While Xu Ran had all sorts of beauties in his life, exceptional in their era, they were all too proud, and he couldn't bear to do anything to demean them for his own selfish desires. Each of them was a treasure in his heart, and he couldn't bring himself to mistreat them.

But Empress Zhu was different. He could tell she seemed to enjoy it too.

However, Davis was someone he must kill.

Merely because of Davis's previous marriage arrangement with "Zhu Zhuyun," Xu Ran was determined to eliminate Davis. Otherwise, it would nag at him. Even if Davis hadn't done anything to "Zhu Zhuyun," as long as he lived, it would irk Xu Ran.

"Okay."

Julia didn't say anything else; her keen mind could tell that Xu Ran was already tempted by her proposal. Any lascivious man would find it hard to resist such offers. For others, it might not matter, for they could easily overstep with anyone, but Xu Ran was different; he couldn't possibly mistreat those he cherishes. And to him, she might be the first.