Douluo : Capture the goddess starting from peerless tang sect

Seeing Tang Ya's shy expression, Qian Ran stepped forward and took her soft hand.

"Bei Bei, Senior Sister Tang Ya doesn't have feelings for you, so it's best you don't bother her anymore. As for my relationship with Tang Ya, that's not something you need to worry about." Holding Tang Ya's hand, Qian Ran felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction.

Such a beautiful girl was now his. Soon, he could proudly walk hand-in-hand with Tang Ya across every corner of the campus, leaving traces of their bond everywhere.

As for Bei Bei? He needed to let her go.

Although Bei Bei wasn't a terrible person, he was rather mediocre. If Qian Ran were in his place with such resources, he would never have let Tang Ya suffer. Yet Bei Bei only acted deep and sentimental when Tang Ya was already tainted with darkness—what good would that do?

Tang Ya's heart had long been seeded with hatred, yet Bei Bei remained oblivious.

This kind of person only focused on his own perspective without solving any real issues. Had he dealt with Tang Ya's need for revenge sooner, none of this would have happened.

And as Bei Bei was a descendant of Yu Xiaogang, Qian Ran felt no guilt taking Tang Ya away from him.

Bei Bei was fine as a friend, but as a partner? Not so much.

"Hah! You think I believe you? You must have used some disgusting trick!" Bei Bei's face reddened with anger. He'd never even held Tang Ya's hand, yet this new student dared to? This couldn't be because Qian Ran was more charming—no way!

"We're mutually attracted to each other, so what nonsense are you spouting?" Qian Ran replied calmly. "Just because you couldn't win Tang Ya's heart and I could doesn't mean I used underhanded methods. Are you looking down on me or on Tang Ya?"

Qian Ran knew Bei Bei was very fixated on Tang Ya, but pursuing someone didn't work like that.

Being a 'doormat' wouldn't win you a girl's heart; even if it did, you'd still end up at a disadvantage in the relationship.

"You…" Bei Bei was fuming.

Were all new students this bold?

"Right, Ya Ya?" Qian Ran pulled Tang Ya closer, savoring her faint, fragrant scent with satisfaction.

"Mhm," Tang Ya murmured, her head still lowered.

Her shy, delicate demeanor was like a lotus flower on the water's surface, stirred by a gentle breeze.

Anyone could see that Tang Ya's expression toward Qian Ran wasn't one of mere friendship.

It was clear—Bei Bei was the clown here.

Bei Bei realized it too, though he refused to admit it. He didn't want to believe that Tang Ya had truly fallen for Qian Ran.

The truth was too much for him to bear.

"You're asking for it!" Bei Bei clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with a dangerous light. A dragon has scales that should never be touched, and Qian Ran had clearly crossed that line.

"Does he have to be so provoking? Can't he just hold back?" Wang Dong'er, seeing Bei Bei's intimidating aura, was anxious.

Bei Bei's aura was overwhelming, weighing down on the freshmen around him.

The "Thunderclap Bei Bei" was a prominent figure in the outer courtyard. Though still a Spirit Elder, Bei Bei's power was comparable to some Spirit Ancestors, thanks to his formidable Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial spirit.

"What a powerful aura."

The freshmen were taken aback, having never encountered someone of Bei Bei's level.

Bei Bei had broken through to Spirit Elder at thirteen, and now he was not far from Spirit Ancestor.

"If you're smart, you'll stay away from Tang Ya. Otherwise, I won't go easy on you," Bei Bei said coldly. Blue lightning flashed around him, illuminating the evening sky. His right arm swelled as the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial spirit fully unleashed its power.

With his martial spirit released, Bei Bei's aura became even more terrifying.

"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon! It's Thunderclap Bei Bei!"

"Oh my god, it's Senior Bei Bei!"

Some students who were into gossip quickly recognized him. In the outer courtyard, Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi were renowned. The onlookers began to pity Qian Ran, believing he had no chance of standing up to someone as fierce as Bei Bei.

Trying to steal Senior Bei Bei's girl was beyond bold; most of them wouldn't dare, even given a hundred chances.

Although they thought Qian Ran was overconfident, they couldn't help but envy him a little. To hold hands with such a beautiful senior sister—how enviable!

If they could be with a girl like that, even just holding hands would be happiness. And Qian Ran, with such confidence, probably wasn't just holding hands…

Hearing the murmurs, Bei Bei felt no satisfaction. Confronting a freshman wasn't good for his reputation, but he couldn't let this kid go unpunished.

He wanted Tang Ya to see who the real protector was.

"Enough, Bei Bei!"

"Ya Ya, step back. This is a matter between men," Qian Ran said, gently moving Tang Ya to the side.

Bei Bei was indeed strong, but Qian Ran wasn't intimidated.

With his unique skills and powers, there was no way he'd let Bei Bei scare him. Otherwise, how could he ever win other girls over?

"Qian Ran, you…" Tang Ya was still worried, doubting that Qian Ran could go head-to-head with Bei Bei.

"Trust me. You wouldn't want others looking down on me, right?" Qian Ran placed his hands on Tang Ya's shoulders and kissed her forehead lightly.

Tang Ya nodded, her eyes brimming with affection as she stepped back.

If Bei Bei dared to hurt Qian Ran, she wouldn't forgive him. No matter how close a friend he was, Qian Ran was now her chosen partner.

"You too," Qian Ran told Wang Dong'er to step back.

Then, Qian Ran summoned his martial spirit.

The aura of his Six-Winged Angel was just as potent as Bei Bei's Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. Under its golden radiance, the surrounding sky turned into a warm, glowing gold, filling everyone beneath it with a comforting warmth.

With the healing properties his martial spirit had gained, Qian Ran's aura was even more potent, and those with any hidden ailments felt its benefits even more.

Seeing Qian Ran's martial spirit, both Bei Bei and Tang Ya were visibly stunned.

"This martial spirit…"

"Your talent must be extraordinary; no wonder you're so bold."

"Now, let me show you how freshmen should respect their seniors!" Bei Bei roared, charging at Qian Ran like a bolt of blue lightning. Qian Ran smirked and charged forward as well, his speed almost matching Bei Bei's.

Qian Ran wanted to take him head-on. He intended to show Bei Bei that his supposed superiority was nothing more than a mirage.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon was a top-tier attack-focused martial spirit, and Bei Bei's strength lay in his offensive power. Normally, he would relish anyone foolish enough to confront him directly.