Just like Ya Fei, the ladies in the room were also very anxious.
Mechanical
It's an inherent trait for men to desire new affections and tire of the old, and even though Xu Ran had always behaved well in the past, no matter how impartial he tried to maintain himself, there were always biases.
Of course, what mattered most was that Xu Ran did not like them fighting.
As Xu Ran had expected, Ya Fei quickly blended in with the other women. Being a regular hostess at the auction house, Ya Fei encountered all kinds of people every day. With just a little time to adapt, she quickly regained her composure.
Furthermore, Ya Fei knew how to assess the situation well; she did not persist in talking to those like Gu Yuena who seemed less approachable, but she would chat a lot with the more outgoing ones like Ning Rongrong and Xiaowu.
In the course of conversation, she also shared many interesting events from the Continent.
Xu Ran breathed a sigh of relief as he watched the lively scene in the room. Harmony in the "Harem" was truly a great happiness. Otherwise, just dealing with their daily disputes would be a real headache.
As the night passed, everyone gathered together, drank a lot of wine, and many were groggily intoxicated.
After converting Divine Power into Dou Qi, they essentially were no longer goddesses from the Divine Realm in some sense. Otherwise, a little wine would certainly not have made them drunk.
If one were content with the status quo, the Divine Realm would indeed be a perfect place to retire. But stepping out of the Divine Realm offered much more room to grow stronger.
"I'm exhausted."
After arranging rooms for all the ladies, Ya Fei appeared beside Xu Ran, sweating profusely.
The Hei Yin Great Auction House had plenty of space with many spare rooms; even after accommodating so many people, there was still room to spare.
"You've gone through a lot of trouble," Xu Ran said with a smile.
It's good to have Ya Fei around. In matters of human interaction, Ya Fei had great talent. It seemed, he thought, that even Xiaowu and the others were far from matching her. Qian Renxue should also be very good at these, as she played the role of Xue Qinghe in the Tiandou Empire, but Qian Renxue was always proud and unlikely to be as approachable as Ya Fei.
"Trouble? I'm more than happy," Ya Fei said, her fatigued but pretty face revealing a sense of profound relief. Only by getting the approval of those people could she truly step closer to Xu Ran's side. Previously, she always had the feeling that she was someone... Xu Ran kept on the side.
Even if that were the case, as long as she was with Xu Ran, she wouldn't mind. But as a woman, one inevitably has that desire.
How could she not want Xu Ran to introduce her to his family? Only with their approval could she truly become part of Xu Ran's family.
Today, her heartstrings were taut. Those people's excellence was beyond her imagination, not just in strength, but other aspects made her feel somewhat pressured. Standing at the same height as them did not seem to be an easy task.
However, today's interaction with them made her very happy; she could feel the goodwill they were extending towards her. And she was convinced that she had gained the approval of the vast majority today, and that was enough.
"But I didn't expect you to be so capable. Even the emperors of those empires would envy you. Not even their 'Harems' would have such attractive members," Ya Fei said somewhat resentfully.
She has always been very confident in her body, but now she was feeling a strong sense of crisis, even a sense of being struck down.
Such an aura, it could be said, was not even possessed by the princesses of the empire. It was so noble that people simply did not have the courage to compare themselves to it. However, when it came to appearance and figure alone, she believed she was not much inferior to them.
But then again, could it be that Xu Ran was truly the bane of women? Otherwise, why was Xu Ran so formidable? The ladies in the "Harem" were mostly made up of common rouges. Moreover, there were secret affairs... such anecdotes were not uncommon on the Continent.
If she were a man, she would probably feel envious and even jealous of Xu Ran.
This guy, he actually managed to make so many outstanding girls willing to follow him, and from their expressions, there was not the slightest hint of grievance or dissatisfaction.
"Is that so? It must be because I'm too exceptional," Xu Ran said a bit narcissistically. He never belittled himself, as he never thought there was anyone in this world who could surpass him.
"Pfft."
"But I agree with what you said."
Ya Fei first gave a Yan Ran smile, then nodded very solemnly. In her eyes, Xu Ran was also one of a kind.
"By the way, how did you manage to bring over that Dou Sheng predecessor? I was planning to expand my power around the surroundings, but I've always lacked strong experts that I could use, so I was going to ask for your help. But to my surprise, you actually found me a Dou Saint Expert," Ya Fei brought up the topic of the Great Auction House, her eyes becoming sharp and solemn.
"A Dou Saint Expert's loyalty, it wouldn't be because you tricked him somehow, would it?"
"What about a Dou Saint Expert? Not to mention the Saint of Heavenly Fire, even if there are other more powerful Dou Saints, I can catch you a few," Xu Ran said confidently. However, he still told Ya Fei all about the Saint of Heavenly Fire's experiences.
"So, that's how it is..." Ya Fei's vacant eyes became clear, touched with a bit of excitement. Even as a woman, she had great ambition. Because she had not been proactive in "Cultivation" since childhood, she always had many dreams in other areas.
"I was a bit worried at first and didn't dare to ask the Dou Saint for help," Ya Fei said. With the arrival of the Saint of Heavenly Fire, unlike Xu Ran, how could she neglect him? She almost received him with the highest standards, fearing that she might anger a Dou Saint.
Even knowing that someone Xu Ran called would not be a big problem, a Dou Saint was in her heart a legendary character after all.
But now, hearing what Xu Ran had described, the reverence she felt for the Dou Saint was not as strong anymore. No matter what "Cultivation Level", there would always be situations they could not extricate themselves from.
"The Saint of Heavenly Fire's body has been reshaped by me and is completely under my control. If one day you are not satisfied with him, I can obliterate him at any time. So, you can use him as you please. Also, when Xiaowu and the others come, if you run into trouble, you can also ask them for help. Each of them is very strong," Xu Ran added.
"Right, send over those Dou Techniques, Cultivation Techniques, and books about magical beasts and plants to them," Xu Ran stroked his chin. They, unlike him, did not have such an early and extensive understanding of this world.
"Got it, leave it all to me, I'll take good care of them," Ya Fei stuck out her little tongue and spoke with a radiant smile. After speaking, she gave Xu Ran a nod and then left, swaying her enchanting figure. Watching Ya Fei's twisting perfect silhouette, her peach-like figure, Xu Ran could hardly wait to embrace Ya Fei and then...
Under normal circumstances, it might have been so, but now...