Ever since Han Yue and Xin Lan got together with Xu Ran, they've received countless benefits from him, particularly a variety of elixirs. Although not all of them were of high grade, the high-grade ones weren't suitable for their use, but those were all unique creations by Xu Ran, unavailable on the market.
Especially those elixirs that improve aptitude and nurture, as well as mend the meridians. Those were truly valuable goods.
Therefore, Han Yue and Xin Lan often sent some back to their family.
On the Fighting Spirit Continent, there were also specific powers that conducted this kind of business.
Aboard a carriage of the Han Family.
Han Xue looked at the list of elixirs and various Dou Techniques and Cultivation Techniques on the manifest with a look of astonishment on her serene face. Ever since her sister Han Yue went to Canaan Academy, she had risen dramatically in a short time. Almost every so often, she would send a variety of items back home. Thanks to these elixirs, her "Cultivation Level" had surged rapidly, and she was almost about to step into the Dou Spirit realm. It was hard to believe that just two weeks prior, she was still only a Five-Star Grand Fighter.
These cultivation resources were mainly sent for Han Xue's use.
Xu Ran arranged a significant amount of cultivation resources for each of his women. With these resources, Han Yue was about to enter the Douwang realm in just a few days, her cultivation speed was simply outrageous.
Han Xue had long been "sold" to Xu Ran by Han Yue, and she was also one of Xu Ran's chosen ones. Satisfying Han Yue's modest vanity, she allowed Han Yue to send these to the Han Family.
In the eyes of the Han Family, all of this was a contribution Han Yue had made for the clan. Naturally, the Han Family was grateful to Han Yue for these resources; of course, Han Yue didn't necessarily want the family members to feel indebted to her. Who wouldn't want to return home in glory?
Women, like men, also wanted a triumphant homecoming.
However, while men usually needed to achieve success in their careers to have the qualification for such a return, for women it meant having a perfect marriage, and returning home with their significant other to complete the picture.
"Another large batch of elixirs, wonder where Sister got them from," Han Xue said, her brows furrowing slightly, feeling odd as well as pleased. The family had learned that her sister must have gotten involved with some wealthy person. She didn't know which powerful force's young master would be willing to spend so much to pursue her Sister.
And it seemed that these resources were designated for her personal use. Although her status in the family was high, there were many other family members, and reasonably she would've been expected to receive only about one-tenth of such bounty. However, it appeared that the family wasn't worried about her squandering the elixirs and was guarding her to use these for cultivation.
Also, the recent atmosphere in the family had been notably good.
"Thinking too much is pointless. I'll just ask Sister when she comes back," Han Xue thought as she tidied away the booklet in her hand and lifted the curtain to look outside, feeling somewhat uneasy. The family had suddenly gained such great benefits, and she didn't know whether that was good or bad. After all, there's no such thing as a free lunch. With such great benefits, they must need to give something in return.
Han Xue's features resembled Han Yue to a degree, with willowy brows, skin as white as snow, and a tall figure. Dressed in a purple garment, her curvaceous body looked particularly voluptuous, and her cheeks bore a hint of indifference. Her beautiful eyes glanced around, a touch of worry at the tips of her brows.
Xu Ran had noticed that almost all beautiful women seemed cold and unapproachable.
And it just so happened that girls from families with not-so-great power were even more so. Conversely, people like Zi Yan were quite forthright and lively. Although with fiery personalities, they did not make others feel unwelcome.
But there was no helping it. Without enough protection from their family's power, if they acted too sweet and naive, they would likely be approached by throngs of people every day. Moreover, turning someone down could offend various powers.
Like Hu Jia, because her grandfather was a vice president outside, she acted recklessly, like a witch in the outer courtyard, and those who were bullied by Hu Jia dared not have any dissent.
Lacking her own strength to be arrogant and not being the type others fawn over, she could only end up like girls such as Han Xue.
In a world where martial prowess is revered, being too beautiful is nothing but trouble for a woman, benefiting only her man; the saucy ones can use their beauty to climb the social ladder quickly, but what about those without such ambitions? What if they catch the eye of some powerful figure?
Like Xu Ran, the lecher.
If those skilled in financial supplementation who are also evil had the "Cultivation Level" of Xu Ran, it would be nothing but a tragedy for these women. Although Xu Ran was lecherous, he was generally seen as a positive figure.
Boom!!!
All of a sudden.
The entire valley trembled violently, and the trees on both sides of the gorge collapsed rapidly, revealing the massive forms of giant snakes. Alongside the giant snakes, there were several figures in ornate black robes who watched the caravan ahead with eager eyes.
"Damn it, who dares to target the Han Family? Get out of here quickly," shouted Han Chong, the leader of the Han Family Caravan, as his face turned ugly at the scene.
At this moment, without needing his orders, the experienced Han Family guards were already desperately urging the Black Horned Oxen, and the caravan thundered forward, racing towards the exit of the gorge.
"Bang!"
Just when the caravan was less than a hundred meters from the exit of the gorge, shadows burst forth from both sides of the valley, blocking the entire path with their massive bodies. The giant beasts bared their vicious maws, hissing with tongues that reeked of blood, and their cold snake eyes locked onto everyone in the caravan.
"Damn..."
Looking at the giant snakes that completely blocked the path, the hearts of everyone from the Han Family sank. Although these snakes were only Third Order Magical Beasts, they were huge in size and a dozen of them almost completely sealed off the passageway.
As the pathway was blocked, rustling sounds came from the surrounding jungle. Countless snakes of various sizes and colors slithered out densely until they had surrounded the caravan from all sides.
"Hehehe, a bunch of fools, you thought you could leave?" As the encirclement was completed, a strange laugh rang out in the sky. A dark green figure swiftly flew down from the top of the gorge and appeared above the caravan in just a few breaths.
The figure that appeared above the caravan was rather bizarre, with a human body and limbs covered in dense, dark green scales, and on its head was a fierce snake head. Those small eyes glared coldly and ruthlessly at the people below.
Beside him, there were several figures in uniform black clothing.
"Xue'er, long time no see," a young man said, looking at the carriage where Han Xue was, his eyes full of greed and desire. This person was none other than Hong Chen, the young Family Head of the Hong Family.