153: Chapter 153: Right Here

Xiao Ran smiled.

"Why wouldn't it be?"

"In three days, you killed the White Emperor, wiped out the Dongfang Family, subdued the three major families, slept with Bai Linger, and even broke through to the Nascent Soul Great Perfection..."

Li Changsheng's tone was complex.

"Me? For the past few days, I've been drinking tea and resting my waist at the Dao Palace!"

Xiao Ran laughed even harder.

"You weren't resting your waist; you were nurturing Liu Ruyan, weren't you?"

Li Changsheng fell silent instantly.

Seeing this, Xiao Ran knew he had guessed correctly.

A man who had just experienced the joy of a foot massage parlor, encountering a top-tier succubus like Liu Ruyan as soon as he stepped out.

It was normal for him not to be able to hold back.

"So? How's your waist?"

Li Changsheng gritted his teeth.

"Xiao Ran, are you fucking toxic?"

Xiao Ran burst out laughing.

After the two joked and cursed at each other for a while, Li Changsheng said seriously.

"Seriously though, you've gained too much this time."

"Although White Emperor City isn't large, its geographical location is important. It will be your hidden power from now on."

Xiao Ran nodded.

"I know. I've already made Bai Moxuan the Puppet City Lord, and the three major families have also submitted."

"If anything happens in the future, White Emperor City can serve as a backup."

"However, it won't last long."

"Those guys could turn on me at any time, but I'm no pushover either."

"Once I break through to the Void Refinement Stage... jie jie jie."

Xiao Ran didn't finish, but the meaning was clear.

Li Changsheng hummed in agreement and suddenly asked.

"That Bai Linger... did you really let her go?"

Xiao Ran nodded.

"Yeah, it was her choice."

Li Changsheng was silent for a moment.

"Then be careful. This action of yours is no different from letting a tiger return to the mountain; after all, she is the White Emperor's daughter."

Xiao Ran smiled indifferently.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

The two chatted for a few more sentences before cutting the connection.

At this time.

Xiao Ran had already arrived in front of the teleportation array, where Elder Ying had long been waiting.

The two didn't speak as they stepped into the teleportation array.

...

Eternal Night Demon Sect.

The light of the teleportation array flickered, and Xiao Ran's figure appeared.

He took a deep breath as the familiar scent wafted toward him.

"The Sect is still the best."

He sighed and, without hesitation, flew straight toward the Deacon Hall.

He still had a mission to turn in.

Deacon Hall.

Mo Yuan was flipping through scrolls; when he saw Xiao Ran enter, a hint of a smile flashed in his eyes.

"You're back?"

Xiao Ran cupped his hands.

"Hall Master, this Disciple has fortunately fulfilled the mission."

He took out the jade box containing the nine nether magic lotus seeds from his storage ring and presented it with both hands.

Mo Yuan took it, opened it for a look, and nodded with satisfaction.

"Not bad, excellent quality."

He put away the jade box and looked at Xiao Ran.

"The City Lord already knows about the matters in White Emperor City; you did very well."

Xiao Ran said modestly.

"It was all thanks to the Hall Master's support."

Mo Yuan waved his hand.

"Don't flatter me. Tell me, what else do you have to report?"

Xiao Ran thought for a moment and took out several more items from his storage ring.

"This is the White Emperor's legacy, as well as some of the Dongfang Family's resources."

"I took the liberty of distributing some to the thirty Senior Brothers at the Soul Transformation Stage."

Mo Yuan glanced at them, a flash of appreciation in his eyes.

"Sensible."

"Those at the Soul Transformation Stage followed you on a trip; we can't let them return empty-handed."

He paused.

"As for White Emperor City..."

Xiao Ran said.

"I supported the White Emperor's third son, Bai Moxuan, to become the City Lord, and the three major families have also submitted."

"In the future, thirty percent of White Emperor City's annual profits will be paid as tribute to the Sect."

Mo Yuan looked at him, a profound look flashing in his eyes.

"Xiao Ran, do you know what it means for you to do this?"

Xiao Ran was taken aback.

"What?"

Mo Yuan said slowly.

"It means that you have your own territory outside the Sect."

"Even ordinary Elders don't get this kind of treatment!"

Xiao Ran's heart skipped a beat.

He kept pondering what Mo Yuan meant by this.

Mo Yuan continued.

"White Emperor City is located at a strategic point and controls several trade routes."

"If you want to develop your own power in the future, that will be the best Foundation."

Xiao Ran immediately stepped forward.

"The Hall Master must be joking. The true controller of White Emperor City is our Sect; I wouldn't dare overstep!"

No matter what Mo Yuan meant, being sensible was the way to go.

Seeing this, the smile on Mo Yuan's face grew even wider.

Although he knew Xiao Ran was definitely lying, it was pleasant to hear!

"The Eternal Night Demon Sect isn't so desperate as to snatch that little bit of territory from you."

"Since you seized it, it's yours."

"I'm saying this to remind you that since it's your territory, manage it well; the Sect will not interfere."

Xiao Ran was overjoyed, but his face remained calm.

This sentence was an acknowledgment of Xiao Ran.

"Thank you, Hall Master."

Mo Yuan waved his hand.

"Alright, you may leave."

"Your rewards will be delivered to your courtyard later."

Xiao Ran cupped his hands and withdrew.

Walking out of the Deacon Hall, he let out a long breath.

Mo Yuan's words were meaningful.

Not interfere?

Was he really not going to interfere, or did he want to see how far he could go?

Xiao Ran shook his head.

Regardless, he would head back first.

...

Eternal Night Palace.

Xiao Ran's residence.

Just as he reached the entrance, he saw several figures coming to meet him.

Leading them was a young woman with delicate features, whose cultivation had already reached the Foundation Establishment Peak.

It was one of the subordinates he had recruited earlier, Domestic Manager Liu Qingqing.

Behind her followed a young man, Zhao Ying.

"Lord Demonic Scion, you're back!"

Domestic Manager Liu Qingqing shouted excitedly.

Xiao Ran nodded.

"I'm back. How have things been during this time?"

Domestic Manager Liu Qingqing said.

"Everything is fine. It's just..."

She paused.

"It's just that the Third Demonic Scion has come looking for you several times."

Xiao Ran raised an eyebrow.

"Poison Lady?"

Domestic Manager Liu Qingqing nodded.

"Yes, every time she came, she asked when you would be back. She seemed... quite anxious."

Xiao Ran found it amusing.

Anxious?

She probably wants it again.

He was just thinking that when his brow suddenly twitched.

A familiar fragrance wafted over.

Poisonous fragrance.

"Junior Brother Xiao, you're finally back."

A charming voice sounded.

Xiao Ran turned around to see Poison Lady in a colorful dress, standing not far away, looking at him with a beaming smile.

This person was quite well-informed!

He had been back at the Eternal Night Demon Sect for less than an hour, and Poison Lady had actually followed the scent here.

Seeing this, Domestic Manager Liu Qingqing and the others tactfully withdrew.

Xiao Ran looked at her with a lewd smile on his face.

"Senior Sister Poison, do you need something from me?"

Poison Lady walked up to him and directly reached out to wrap her arms around his neck.

"What do you think?"

Xiao Ran looked down at her.

"Missed me?"

Poison Lady's eyes were like silk.

"I missed you, and I missed your... Ten Thousand Poisons Heart-Devouring Great Method even more."

Xiao Ran smiled.

"Then what are we waiting for?"

He picked her up and strode into the Eternal Night Palace.

The bedroom door slowly closed.

Poison Lady had long been unable to restrain herself, and her offensive was very fierce as soon as they entered.

"Junior Brother Xiao, right here."

Poison Lady faced the door, her back to Xiao Ran.

Seeing this, Xiao Ran immediately understood that Poison Lady had learned some new tricks!

So he immediately wanted to experience them.

Thus, he directly got to work.

Clothes slipped off.

The candlelight flickered.

On this day, within the Eternal Night Palace, spring was in the air.