Chapter 109: The Tiger Enters the Sheep's Mouth
Chapter 109: The Tiger Enters the Sheep's Mouth
The group chatted leisurely in the Snow Alley Cottage, and the atmosphere became increasingly lively, dispelling the gloom of the previous day.
The four members of the team reached a unanimous decision: this month, they would focus on cultivation instead of further training.
Once they all reached the Stream Realm, Second Stage, Deng Yutang, Tian Tian, and Ma Tianchuan would each be able to learn an additional divine art, which would significantly enhance the team's overall strength.
Most believers in the world could only learn 4 to 6 divine arts in their lifetime.
After all, those who could cultivate to the River Realm were already considered exceptional.
As for those who reached the River Basin Realm, they were as rare as phoenix feathers and qilin horns! It's worth mentioning that after reaching the River Basin Realm, there were no more divine arts to learn.
Most divine art sects only had one divine art to learn at the River Basin Realm.
Although the quantity was limited, the quality was exceptional!
The divine arts suitable for the River Basin Realm were mostly of the heaven-shattering and earth-overthrowing variety.
However, some deities didn't have any divine arts suitable for the River Basin Realm!
Unfortunately, the Celestial Ram was one of them.
Nevertheless, Lu Ran, a believer of the Celestial Ram, didn't care about this at all.
After all, he owned a God and Devil Sculpture Park, where he could acquire any type of technique he desired.
In terms of technique alone, Lu Ran was undoubtedly the undisputed "kaleidoscope" of the world.
And he was the only one in the world!
To live up to this title, Lu Ran had to work hard in his cultivation.
He was eager to equip himself with the Dark Art suitable for the River Realm, First Stage, which was used by the Black Lantern Clan.
Dark Art - Shadow Fire Cage!
At that moment, Lu Ran's eyes burned with black flames, and wherever his gaze fell, all enemies would be controlled and obediently frozen in place.
Wouldn't Lu Ran be thrilled to death?
After returning home, Lu Ran sat cross-legged in front of the shrine and immediately entered cultivation mode.
However, on the afternoon of the next day, Lu Ran, who was deep in his cultivation, was interrupted by a visitor.
"Knock knock knock~"
"Hmm?" Lu Ran opened his eyes, slightly puzzled.
Did they have a visitor?
Oh, right!
Lu Ran remembered that yesterday, while having cold drinks, Deng Yutang and Tian Tian had mentioned that Miss Si had come to visit their home.
He immediately stood up and went to open the door.
As expected, a mother and daughter stood outside.
"Miss Si," Lu Ran smiled at the two, noticing the gifts Miss Si was carrying.
"Good afternoon, Lu Ran," Si Caiqin smiled and nodded, "I came to see how you're doing."
"You're too kind, Miss Si. Please come in," Lu Ran stepped back and invited them in.
"Meow?" Little Li Hua scurried onto the armrest of the sofa, curiously gazing at the beautiful young lady.
Si Xianxian extended a slender, fair-skinned finger and gently tapped the cat's nose.
Coincidentally, Lu Ran came out with a glass of water and witnessed this heartwarming scene.
To be honest, he found it hard to associate the fair-skinned and beautiful, quiet girl before him with the aggressive and ferocious Blazing Heaven follower he had encountered in the demon cave.
"Thank you!" Si Caiqin took the glass of water, "Please sit down, Lu Ran. Don't trouble yourself."
"It's no trouble," Lu Ran felt a bit embarrassed, "It's just a glass of water. I don't have much to offer guests, not even tea."
Si Caiqin smiled and shook her head, not minding at all, but she sighed softly in her heart.
Look at this young man, so self-reliant and capable, and already so powerful at such a young age.
Then she thought of her own daughter.
She couldn't bear to let Si Xianxian out of her sight, or else her daughter might cause some big trouble at any moment!
Lu Ran suddenly asked, "Miss Si, do you like canned food? I have some at home."
"Puhaha~" Si Xianxian couldn't hold back her laughter and laughed freely.
Her arrogant and unrestrained appearance finally revealed to Lu Ran the shadow of her personality from the demon cave.
"Behave yourself," Si Caiqin scolded her daughter with a stern tone.
Si Xianxian ignored her mother and turned her head to watch Little Li Hua running to the side to eat.
Lu Ran brought over a small stool and sat across from the coffee table, "Miss Si, you're too kind. You brought so many things."
"Lu Ran, I have a question." Si Caiqin said softly.
"What is it?"
"I've met some Divine Sheep Believers, but you seem different from them."
Upon hearing this, Xian Xian secretly perked up her ears.
"Are you talking about combat?" Lu Ran gave his usual excuse, "I haven't even graduated high school yet, so I'm still a newbie.
At this stage, the Divine Sheep allows believers to train and grow."
Si Caiqin fell silent, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.
This excuse clearly couldn't convince her.
Even if the God of the Divine Sheep allowed new believers to train, improve, and master spells, it was definitely not like Lu Ran, who single-handedly charged into the Lantern Array, risking his life to save others.
Most Divine Sheep believers were weak and cowardly.
It was an undeniable fact that these believers were despised by others.
Even when the school forced them into a team, the Divine Sheep believers were still on the fringes.
But back in the demon cave, Lu Ran was the undisputed leader of the team, and a very dominant one at that!
The combat strength, leadership skills, and formidable warrior presence he displayed far exceeded what a high school student should possess!
No matter how you looked at it, Lu Ran didn't seem like a 17-year-old student, let alone a Divine Sheep believer.
"Maybe I'm just more devout," Lu Ran suddenly spoke up.
"Oh?" Si Caiqin turned to Lu Ran.
Lu Ran shrugged, "The Divine Sheep favors me, spoils me, and allows me to fight."
Si Caiqin's face was filled with disbelief, as if she had heard something unimaginable.
Xian Xian suddenly spoke up, "If he can even defeat the Demon Sovereign's Crimson Paper Doll, what else is impossible?
His talent is off the charts, so it's only natural that he's favored by the deity."
The small divine sculpture in the house seemed to limit Xian Xian's usual talkativeness.
In her heart, she thought that a despised lowest-ranked deity would probably not attract a good disciple for hundreds or even thousands of years.
But one day, the Divine Sheep hit the jackpot and picked up such a treasure.
Of course, they had to spoil him!
Speaking of which, what were those front-row deities doing?
They couldn't even take care of Xian Xian, let alone a believer like Lu Ran.
Look at how strong Lu Ran has become after worshipping the lowest-ranked deity.
If he had worshipped one of the front-row deities, he might have soared to greater heights!
Lu Ran was surprised, "You've heard my story?"
Si Caiqin replied, "I heard some of it when I visited your teammates' homes these past few days."
Lu Ran smiled, "When I first saw the Crimson Paper Doll, I was terrified."
Si Caiqin placed her water cup on the coffee table, her face filled with sincerity, "Lu Ran, I have a request."
Lu Ran, "Hmm?"
Si Caiqin, "My daughter has been spoiled rotten, and she's a real headache for me.
When she was little, she had two friends, but as she grew up, no one wanted to be around her."
Xian Xian pouted, looking disdainful.
Si Caiqin, "She's a Blazing Heaven Follower, but after entering university, no team wanted her, so she's been training on her own."
Xian Xian didn't seem to care, "Training alone is fine, it's more free.
When swinging a hammer, you don't have to worry about being too gentle and accidentally hurting your fragile teammates."
"Don't talk!" Si Caiqin scolded her, looking frustrated.
But when she turned back to Lu Ran, her expression softened, and she added a plea, "In all these years, this is the first time I've seen her willingly follow someone's lead."
As she spoke, Si Caiqin reached out and held Lu Ran's hand, "During combat, I have to beg and coax her.
I never thought she'd listen to you so obediently."
Lu Ran: "..."
Xian Xian: "..."
This time, Xian Xian's expression turned dissatisfied.
Doesn't she care about her reputation?
She looked at her mother, "He saved my life, so shouldn't I have a better attitude?"
Si Caiqin: "I gave birth to you and raised you for 18 years, and I've never seen you have a good attitude towards me!"
Xian Xian was stunned, "You... I..."
"Lu Ran." Si Caiqin turned back to Lu Ran, pleading, "My daughter is very strong, she's already at the second stage of the River Realm, and you've seen her skills.
If you ever need an ally during your future adventures, could you take her with you?
I don't have the talent, and this life, I'll only reach the Stream Realm. I don't have the ability to accompany her further."
From her earnest and pleading expression, Lu Ran understood the sentiment—parents always worry about their children.
Lu Ran glanced at Xian Xian.
This Blazing Heaven believer's explosive offensive power was something he had witnessed firsthand.
If he could control her and use her as a weapon, it might be quite useful?
What Lu Ran found even more interesting was that Xian Xian didn't listen to others, only to him.
Could this be considered a unique form of "loyalty"?
"What are you looking at?" Xian Xian felt uncomfortable under his gaze.
Lu Ran smiled, "You don't have anyone?"
Xian Xian raised her eyebrows, "Who doesn't have anyone? I just don't look down on others!"
Lu Ran nodded, "You're quite stubborn."
Xian Xian stood up, flustered, "What did you say?"
"I'm your savior, so have some manners," Lu Ran pressed down on her hand, "Don't be angry, sit down."
Xian Xian's heart trembled!
She stared at Lu Ran for a long time, but couldn't bring herself to say anything.
Si Caiqin also had her mouth slightly open, looking at her daughter, unable to speak.
(End of Chapter)
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