In less than half an hour, Qian Ran and Dong'er emerged from their secluded moment together.
It wasn't that Qian Ran lacked stamina—it was that he noticed how exhausted Dong'er had become. With her arms and legs cuffed together, forced into such an awkward posture, Dong'er was bound to feel fatigued, even without Qian Ran's presence adding to it.
To make matters worse, Qian Ran's weight had skyrocketed in recent months due to his dramatic physical enhancements. His muscle density was approximately twice that of a normal person. This meant that, despite his seemingly lean build, his weight had ballooned to nearly 300 pounds.
To Dong'er, Qian Ran felt like a literal beast.
Even Juzi and the others had struggled to adjust to his weight at first, despite being more physically trained. For Dong'er, half an hour of effort had truly pushed her to her limits.
As they stepped out, the academy grounds were bustling with students after classes. Qian Ran wrapped Dong'er in his coat, holding her protectively as they walked.
Even in his arms, Qian Ran could feel Dong'er's body trembling, her legs visibly weak. It was evident that without his support, she would have collapsed onto the ground.
Though Dong'er wore simple white flats instead of heels, even those couldn't help her maintain her balance.
A group of onlookers noticed Qian Ran and the girl he was carrying—her pristine white legs peeking out from under his coat. Their expressions ranged from envy to disbelief.
This guy plays dirty, they thought.
A total beast.
Even though Dong'er was mostly hidden by Qian Ran's coat, the glimpse of her delicate legs was enough for them to deduce that she was a stunning beauty. A girl like that, in such a state...
Fortunately, Qian Ran had taken the precaution of disguising himself beforehand, ensuring no one recognized him. Otherwise, his reputation might not have survived the day.
Once they found a quiet spot away from prying eyes, Qian Ran opened his coat to check on Dong'er. Her hair was disheveled, her fair face streaked with tears, and her stockings were torn in several places, bearing the evidence of his earlier actions.
Feeling a pang of guilt, Qian Ran took her hands in his and began helping her restore her energy.
It took a while, but Dong'er's complexion finally regained its rosy glow.
"How did this happen to you? You've changed so much!" Dong'er bit Qian Ran's arm with surprising force, leaving deep teeth marks.
Having spent so much time with him, Dong'er knew Qian Ran inside out. But the current Qian Ran...
He wasn't human anymore!
Dong'er had once heard of an evil soul beast in the Great Star Dou Forest known as the Merging Ape.
Hmm... Qian Ran feels just like one of those soul beasts, she thought.
No human body should be capable of such feats—and his weight alone...
Dong'er vividly remembered being cuffed, bent over on the toilet. When Qian Ran leaned in, the sheer weight of his body had made her back ache unbearably. That was the moment she had been reduced to tears.
Even back then, Qian Ran must have weighed over 200 pounds.
Yet his muscular frame didn't look overly bulky.
What Dong'er didn't know was that Qian Ran's actual weight was closer to 300 pounds. As his strength had grown, his physical body had undergone immense evolution. His muscle and bone density were now twice that of an ordinary human's. At this point, Qian Ran could no longer be considered a normal human being.
"I'm sorry, okay?" Qian Ran gently wiped away the tears still lingering in Dong'er's eyes.
"I don't really know why this is happening either. My body weight has shot up to nearly 290 pounds, but my size hasn't changed much. My muscles and bones are just denser," Qian Ran explained.
His body had been transformed multiple times—enhanced by the absorption of the Gold of Life, imbued with the bloodline of the powerful Golden Dragon, and augmented with powers from three ferocious beasts: Ice Emperor, Snow Emperor, and Zi Ji.
On top of that, Qian Ran's ever-growing strength had further spurred his physical evolution.
This wasn't surprising. After ingesting so many miraculous resources, it would have been stranger if his body hadn't undergone significant changes. And since Qian Ran was still in his adolescent years, the combination of his natural growth, soul power advancement, and absorbed powers had catalyzed his transformation.
It was, in fact, a positive development. From a certain perspective, Qian Ran was no longer fully human.
In the world of Douluo, ordinary humans had a lifespan of about 100 years, with titled Douluo living up to 200 or 300 years. But now, even if Qian Ran didn't ascend to godhood, his body's remarkable resilience made it likely he could live for over a thousand years.
This transformation was simply the external manifestation of all the opportunities he had seized.
Of course, for Dong'er and the others, this was a mixed blessing.
In the past, their main concern was ensuring that Qian Ran didn't favor one girl too much. But now, their biggest worry was whether they could physically keep up with him.
Just now, when Qian Ran's weight pressed down on her, Dong'er had already reached her limit.
Even outside of such extreme scenarios, simply facing the current Qian Ran might prove too overwhelming for them.
"Huh? Are you still going to grow?" Dong'er asked, stunned. She ran her hand over Qian Ran's muscles, noting how much firmer they felt.
It was true—Qian Ran was her age, having entered Shrek Academy at the same time as her.
Technically, he was still in his growth phase.
"You still have some growing to do, right?" Qian Ran teased, his gaze flickering to Dong'er's chest. Her figure had indeed improved considerably. When they first met, Dong'er had been stunningly beautiful but lacked fullness in her upper body.
Luckily, at that time, Qian Ran had only been involved with Tang Ya and wasn't yet immune to the charms of a beautiful "little flat chest."
Now, Dong'er's body had blossomed beautifully during adolescence.
"Of course I will!" Dong'er puffed out her chest proudly.
"But don't go overboard with those special foods. Too big isn't good, understand?" Qian Ran said with a grin. He saw Dong'er as a sweet, adorable girl and didn't want her transitioning into a more overtly seductive style. Girls like Zhu Lu already owned that space.
Qian Ran was keen to maintain diversity in his "harem," ensuring each girl retained her unique charm.
"Got it," Dong'er replied, sticking out her tongue playfully.
She understood the logic perfectly. Competing in areas where others excelled would only make her seem less appealing.
Dong'er had only been consuming those foods out of anxiety over her previously flat figure. Now that her body was naturally maturing, she had already stopped.
(End of Chapter)
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