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After Lin Ran ordered a cup of tea and sat down, she quickly attracted the subtle attention of other customers. This was mainly because Lin Ran's gaze swept over the customers with female companions.
His gaze would linger unabashedly on the women, his gaze carrying an undisguised aggressiveness within the light.
What caught Lin Ran's attention the most was a group of people dressed in uniforms, like those of disciples from a martial arts sect. They were also equipped with longswords, which, though unsheathed, intrigued Lin Ran.
Lin Ran particularly admired one of the women; her skin was incredibly fair and plump, her waist slender and firm, and her large, almond-shaped eyes were like those of a fawn. But her figure was only one aspect; another was her truly remarkable aura.
She is a rare woman in this world who dresses conservatively, has no repressed coquettishness, and appears pure.
Of course, the men in this world can't do anything, so all the women are actually very pure, except this one has a better temperament.
A man who appeared to be their leader, around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, stood out in the crowd in his white uniform, looking exceptionally dashing. He was smiling as he peeled grapes and melon seeds for the woman, his eyes filled with affection.
However, Lin Ran felt that while she was looking at them, they seemed to be glancing in her direction from time to time. Lin Ran stood up, wanting to ask about something, but as she walked towards them...
The man leading the group seemed to have accidentally spilled tea on Lin Ran's clothes. He quickly stood up and apologized.
"Young man, I'm so sorry, I accidentally got your clothes dirty. Oh, it's all my fault," the man said with a look of remorse.
"How about this, I'll cover your tea expenses, young man. You can come with us to the inn across the street, where we'll stay. My wife can wash your clothes for you. How does that sound?"
Lin Ran was somewhat surprised; this attitude was too good. Even in the most civilized city on Earth, Lin Ran had never seen such a sincere greeting. The man seemed to still feel bad and gave the woman a wink.
The woman put down the grapes in her hand, stood up, and bowed to Lin Ran along with her husband. "Greetings, sir... My husband is clumsy, please forgive him."
Lin Ran glanced at the woman and wondered if this was intentional, deliberately creating an opportunity for him to get close to her, so he replied.
“I don’t like going to other people’s houses. If you’re sincere, why don’t you let this girl come home with me and help me with the housework?” The man was stunned for a moment, not expecting Lin Ran to reply like that.
After all, this wasn't the first time the man had tried to push his wife away; unfortunately, there isn't a single true man in this world. Others in similar situations might even demand that the man defy them.
But the man, being a cuckold, only wanted to be cuckolded, so each attempt ended in failure.
Today, seeing that Lin Ran was alone without a female companion, I tried it out. Unexpectedly, Lin Ran actually agreed to ask him for a wife. "Chunxiu, why don't you quickly follow this young master to apologize? Remember, your attitude must be sincere."
The man spoke to his wife, his eagerness making it seem as if he couldn't wait to push her into Lin Ran's arms. Fang Chunxiu bit her lower lip, her face showing some reluctance.
Fang Chunxiu was indeed quite different from the innkeeper Lin Ran had encountered before.
In this era, free love is relatively rare. The innkeeper and his wife are a lawfully wedded couple, and their relationship seems good, but it can't be said that they are together because of true love.
Fang Chunxiu and the man were fellow disciples and they did indeed marry because they were in love.
Although Fang Chunxiu often suffered from loneliness and depression, she still held a strong sense of chastity and valued it more than most women. Even though Wenfu tried to sell her off, she felt obligated to protect her chastity.
The man's previous attempts to cuckold her had all failed, which had relieved Fang Chunxiu. But today, Fang Chunxiu realized that she seemed to be doomed.
With a sigh, Fang Chunxiu composed herself. After all, it was her husband's wish, and she couldn't bear to refuse. So she stepped forward and took Lin Ran's arm.
"Young master, please take me away. I will definitely apologize to you properly."
Lin Ran caught Fang Chunxiu's waist without hesitation. "No rush, I actually have some things I want to ask. Seeing that you are dressed in extraordinary clothes, I would like to ask if you know any news about cultivators?"
Lin Ran originally wanted to cultivate immortality, but the system said he wasn't from this world and couldn't sense the Dao.
It's quite a pity, but his main goal wasn't to cultivate immortality, but rather to carve a fairy. The group exchanged glances, and the man hesitated for a moment before speaking.
"Young brother, most cultivators spend a long time in seclusion to suppress their mortal desires and seek immortality. It's really not easy to meet them. However, I've heard that every year, cultivation sects from the capital go to the capital to search for promising talents. Many people with dreams of cultivating immortality go to the capital to try their luck."
Lin Ran obtained the satisfactory information, thanked him, and left with his arm around Fang Chunxiu's waist. Before leaving, Fang Chunxiu glanced at the man with a complicated expression, a mixture of resentment and guilt.
Back in the innkeeper's room, Lin Ran unceremoniously demanded that Fang Chunxiu remove all her clothes before doing housework. Fang Chunxiu had never experienced such shameless housework before and was utterly disgusted.
Lin Ran also got a good look at the stunning young woman with a fantastic figure, washing her clothes completely naked. She was quite alluring.
So, halfway through washing, Lin Ran pulled Fang Chunxiu up and made her start another chore: weeding in Egypt.
Lin Ran lifted her fair legs and began investigating whether she had any tax evasion records.
The tax evasion records were quickly discovered. Realizing her tax evasion could no longer be concealed, Fang Chunxiu helplessly covered her face and sobbed softly. But Lin Ran, as the investigator, wouldn't stop the investigation just because she cried; on the contrary, this situation required an even more thorough investigation.
Chapter 155 She has decided to acknowledge her master for life.
The next day, the sounds of Fang Chunxiu and Xiao Ruolan moaning could be heard continuously coming from Lin Ran's room.
It wasn't until the middle of the day that Lin Ran took the two women out. What was striking was that although the two women looked dignified, they both wore collars around their necks.
The innkeeper was dumbfounded, his mouth dry. "Sir, what's going on?"
"Shopkeeper, your wife has now decided to be my servant for life. As a fee for her recognition of her status, you have to give me a large sum of money."
Lin Ran's words completely overwhelmed the innkeeper's CPU: "What do you mean my wife has decided to be Mu Zhu for life? What do you mean I still have to pay a 'recognition fee'?"
If this were Earth, such an outrageous request would probably have prompted a desperate fight. Unfortunately, this wasn't Earth, and the innkeeper was left with mixed feelings.
On one hand, he felt the extreme pain of being cuckolded, as his wife had been seduced by a complete stranger she had only known for a day. She was even considering abandoning her family and leaving her husband for life.
Moreover, judging from the way this young man addresses his wife, he shows no respect whatsoever. How can someone call a beautiful woman "Mu Zhu"?
My heart aches, it hurts so much. It's so painful, so painful. But it feels so good, so good.
The intense emotions made it almost impossible for the innkeeper to breathe, but he finally managed to exhale a long sigh of relief.
"May I ask, are you planning to take Lanlan with you?" "To the Imperial City. She will become a cultivator in the future."
Lin Ran's tone was casual but confident. In such a world, it would be very difficult for an ordinary person to become a cultivator.
But Lin Ran knew that, according to the setting, cultivators are just like ordinary people. Male cultivators also have extreme cuckoldry avoidance, and female cultivators also have extreme star suppression.
For Lin Ran, whether the other party is a cultivator or how strong they are is irrelevant, because Lin Ran can provide them with the experience they crave. As for their safety, with the system around, Lin Ran is practically invincible.
Lin Ran originally came to this world as an alternative game, so he naturally acted recklessly.
Back on Earth, you had to consider the people you cared about and your image, but here you basically don't have to think about anything. Just do whatever you want.
The innkeeper eventually gave Lin Ran a large sum of money, which, according to Xiao Ruolan, was probably most of his savings. Xiao Ruolan was also very sad. She didn't want to leave at first, but she had been suppressing her feelings for too long, and Lin Ran's investigation made her surrender. All she could think about was Lin Ran's big loaf of bread.
When Lin Ran didn't give it to her, she would cry from longing.
Women in this world are truly oppressed.
Even Fang Chunxiu, who was steadfast yesterday, knelt down today to wear a necklace.
Lin Ran led the two women out of the inn and onto the street, attracting the attention of passersby. Although the two women were dressed normally, and even considered conservatively so in this world...
But their behavior was anything but conservative. They were led around on the ground by a man. But no one laughed at them.
Men turned their eager gazes to Lin Ran, while women looked on with even more envy. The men of this world, due to their cuckoldry fetish, weren't simply incapable of sexual intercourse. It created a psychological aversion in them to toying with women.
This directly led to female repression and the extremism of XP.
On Earth, liking to be treated like a nuisance is definitely an extreme form of fantasy, but here, it's practically a common fantasy. That shows how repressed it is.
Lin Ran was the walking antidote.
Lin Ran led the two women to the hotel where Fang Chunxiu's husband was staying. The group of people who had traveled with Fang Chunxiu the day before were also shocked. What was this?
They stared in shock at the beloved daughter of the sect's eldest disciple, who was being led around on the ground like a hook.
They all swallowed hard, not out of envy, but because they felt the painful pleasure of seeing someone they cherish being toyed with. A pleasure only the cuckold could understand.
"Brother, thank you very much for the information yesterday. I'm going to the capital to try my luck. Also, your wife has agreed to be my Muzhu for life. Please pay her a recognition fee, as it will affect her future quality of life."
Lin Ran spoke with an air of self-righteousness, completely oblivious to the fact that she had made an outrageous demand. It was as if she were saying, "You bumped into me, please excuse me," as casually and confidently as if she were in the right.
Fang Chunxiu's husband was clearly confused by this requirement. He had been thinking about how to wear the hat, but he never expected that the first time he wore a hat, he would lose his beloved wife.
He looked at Fang Chunxiu, who lowered her head in shame.
Yesterday, she still felt that she and her husband were truly in love and that she should keep her chastity.
After a day of investigation, she now actually felt that under Lin Ran's generous offer of bread, love was nothing but fleeting clouds, and this was the true meaning of life. Lin Ran casually kicked Fang Chunxiu, who mustered her courage and gasped for breath.
"Zhao Lang, I beg you, please give your master some money. Your master is too poor. The capital is so far away; without money, he won't be able to eat or sleep well on the road..."
Fang Chunxiu's husband felt a wave of dizziness upon hearing her words. Was this still his gentle and sensible junior sister? She showed no interest in their marital bond, and after so many years, her heart had changed in just one day.
And this so-called master even came to me demanding a "master-acceptance fee," claiming he was worried the master wouldn't eat or sleep well!? Does he really look like a clownish person with a severe cuckold fetish??
"Your Excellency, this is all my savings. Please... please be good to Xiu'er! She has never suffered in the sect. I... I beg you!"
Unfortunately, Fang Chunxiu's husband really was a severe cuckold.
What he was most concerned about at that moment was that Fang Chunxiu would have a hard time after leaving him.
After all, his feelings for Fang Chunxiu were genuine. He had doted on her since she was a child, and after so many years of wandering the world, he had long since disregarded life and death.
The only person who could make him kneel and beg was this junior sister, his childhood sweetheart, with whom he had gone on to marry. Lin Ran was somewhat surprised by his actions and could only sigh, "Love can be very harmful."
In the end, Lin Ran took his savings, rented a carriage with the two women, and followed a caravan to the capital. Over the past two days, Lin Ran had gained a general understanding of this world.
The map here doesn't have the infinite territories or three thousand small worlds that are common in Blue Star novels.
Cultivators' abilities aren't quite at the level of filling seas or moving mountains. However, it's true that cultivators have long lifespans and don't need to eat. And it's said they do possess an extraordinary, otherworldly aura. Lin Ran is quite curious about what this so-called otherworldly aura actually feels like. Does the fairy also hum or groan when being investigated?
It's slightly different from the endless battles in the cultivation world depicted in many novels on Earth.
The cultivation world here is much more peaceful, and there aren't many cultivation sects. This is probably because cultivation here doesn't rely on rare and precious materials, but rather on individual cultivation.
Chapter 156 Borrow Your Wife and Daughters
The caravan was quite large, and to ensure the safety of the goods and the owner, a considerable number of guards were hired.
To spread the cost of hiring guards, caravans would often bring along many people. By paying a fee, one could ride along with a caravan's guards, creating a lively and bustling scene.
During a rest period, Lin Ran went to the caravan owner's carriage and asked to discuss a deal with him.
The caravan owner was a businessman, and although Lin Ran's attitude wasn't exactly polite, he didn't take it to heart.
Lin Ran wasn't looking for the caravan owner for business; he had no interest in money. He was simply very interested in the caravan owner's wife and daughter.
In this world, the method of having a child involves praying to a deity for blessings. Those who sincerely desire a child have a chance to be born out of thin air after praying.
Lin Ran didn't know the reason behind it, but it was quite nice that the women with children here were also cooks.
Girls from ordinary families here have to do farm work or learn some handicrafts from a young age. Girls from well-to-do families, on the other hand, will stay at home to study, hoping to marry into a good family in the future.
The caravan owner was clearly somewhere in between; his daughter naturally didn't need to do farm work from a young age. But she also couldn't be raised as a pampered young lady; he didn't need her to help with chores.
The reason was that the boss was often away on business, which worried his wife and daughter back home. Also, since he had no sons, he wanted to pass the business on to his daughter. So he simply had his daughter learn the trade from a young age, so that even if she didn't marry into a wealthy family, she would still be able to live a decent life.
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