Chapter 11: The Beauty and the Sheep

Chapter 11: The Beauty and the Sheep

Please, please don't break down!

Lu Ran's heart cried out, "Baa~"

"Don't, don't talk," Jiang Ruyi blushed and glared at Lu Ran.

Although she stuttered a bit, she was at least back online.

Lu Ran sighed in relief and pushed the beauty towards the torch-lit path, "Let's head back first."

Just then, their two teammates arrived to provide support.

"What happened to you two?"

"Are you okay?" Wu and Deng's faces were filled with concern as they looked at Jiang and Lu's team.

"We need to reorganize our team or adjust our tactics," Lu Ran spoke up.

"The Divine Technique seems to have a significant impact on the Squad Leader," Deng Yutang carefully observed Jiang Ruyi and made a guess.

"Yeah," Lu Ran sighed helplessly, "Just now, your Squad Leader almost ate me."

"Don't say that!" Jiang Ruyi stamped her foot, feeling both embarrassed and annoyed.

"Huh?" Wu Shanshan widened her eyes, having never seen the usually quiet beauty show such an expression.

This was quite interesting.

"How about we pair up?" Deng Yutang volunteered, "You call out, and I'll boost my combat spirit."

Lu Ran's voice trailed off, "You really want to kill me."

Deng Yutang: "."

The combat spirit could dilute the effects of the authentic Divine Technique of the Voice of Compassion, making everyone eager to fight and no longer feeling pity for their opponents.

The problem was that Lu Ran wanted to use the Desperate Cry.

This Divine Technique could awaken the beastly desires within people, and if combined with the combat spirit...

Deng Yutang might just pick up a cleaver and become a demon on the spot!

"You're both in the first stage of the Mist Realm, and your mental resistance is still very low," Lu Ran thought for a moment and said, "I'll just roam around by myself."

Lu Ran had a clear understanding of his role in the team; he was the agile jungler.

"This doesn't seem like a good idea," Wu Shanshan said softly.

"Let's not split up, we'll fight as a team," Jiang Ruyi said, supporting her forehead with one hand, her emotions finally returning to normal.

She lifted her head, her eyes fixed on Lu Ran, "When fighting the evil dogs, you take the opportunity to flank them from behind, and cast your spells quietly, okay?"

The flickering firelight cast a shifting glow on the girl's beautiful face.

Her eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she seemed to be suffering mentally, with a sense of brokenness after being tormented by her thoughts.

The beauty, Jiang Ruyi, was almost shattered,

While Lu Ran was completely stunned!

He felt like a terrible man,

Who could bear this?

"Alright!" Lu Ran nodded decisively.

"Then let's go."

"Let's move!"

For the sake of their ranking and rewards, the four-person team didn't linger and quickly embarked on their journey.

Combat experience was gained through countless battles!

As they continued to fight, Jiang Ruyi gradually adapted to the agility of the evil dog clan. Her fingertips glowed with electricity, and her Lightning Shackling Talisman became more accurate with each swing.

Once the evil dogs were hit, they would be immobilized, allowing the team to finish them off.

Wu, the Squad Leader, also held her own, shooting arrows with increasing ease and precision.

Deng Yutang maintained his usual bravery, especially with Lu Ran's assistance, which boosted his confidence.

As for Lu Ran...

He was simply not human!

Yes, he was a sheep.

A small, plump sheep that often lured the evil dogs to come and feast on it.

Heartbreakingly, the little lamb had been calling out all the way, but it was the dogs that ended up dying.

This tactic,

This tactic was called the Beauty and the Sheep.

In ancient times, there were enchanting beauties who bewitched kings and lords, and now there was a fragrant little sheep wreaking havoc on the evil dogs.

After three hours of walking, Lu Ran couldn't even speak human words anymore. He could only bleat "Baa," seeing everyone as dogs.

The team functioned effectively, with each member showcasing their unique strengths, resulting in significant growth.

However, two factors became stumbling blocks on their path to victory: stamina and divine power.

"Puff, puff, puff~"

A dark raven descended from the sky and transformed into a human form.

The four-person team halted and turned to look behind them.

"Time's up," Dou Zhiqiang announced.

"So soon?" Deng Yutang removed the sweat-soaked red headscarf and shook his head.

Unlike Deng Yutang, who still wanted more, Lu Ran felt relieved and sat down on the ground.

Jiang Ruyi turned to look at him, her face showing a hint of concern, "Are you okay?"

Throughout the journey, Lu Ran had been the tactical engine, playing the role of the agile jungler who lured enemies, making him the most exhausted and tired member of the team.

Lu Ran waved his hand, too tired to speak.

To be honest, he couldn't tell if he was truly tired or just feeling weak.

Even in the demon cavern, where divine power was abundant, Lu Ran couldn't recover.

The Desperate Cry was indeed a basic Divine Technique, but Lu Ran was a novice, with low divine power reserves and absorption speed.

As the team ventured deeper, they encountered evil dogs more frequently, and in the latter half of their journey, Lu Ran's divine power remained depleted.

He would absorb some power, only to use it up immediately, and this "energy drought" tormented Lu Ran!

It also caused Lu Ran's movements to become increasingly unsteady.

And for the sake of their ranking, he couldn't bear to absorb the demon crystals.

Sigh.

Who wasn't a slave to their desires?

If only he had a divine energy orb.

Lu Ran had never felt such a strong desire for this kind of endurance treasure as he did today.

"Team 98, follow me back to the city, immediately!" The stern instructor showed no mercy, not even allowing a moment of rest, and turned to leave.

"Lu Ran?" Jiang Ruyi took a step forward and bent down to offer her hand.

Watching the instructor's departing figure, Lu Ran had no choice but to take her hand.

It was soft and tender.

Hmm, just like his legs at that moment.

The journey back to the city was relatively calm, as they had fought their way through.

There were still some evil dogs roaming around, but Dou Zhiqiang had taken care of them, and the team finally returned to the evil dog village.

Looking at the towering stone city illuminated by the flickering torches, Lu Ran had no more energy to imagine epic background music.

At that moment, he looked at the hundred-meter-high pillar with a pained expression.

He just remembered that to truly escape the demon cavern, they had to climb a spiral staircase over thirty stories high!

"Lu, hang in there.

"Deng Yutang put his arm around Lu Ran's shoulder, his voice still resounding with strength.

Lu Ran felt ashamed. As a believer in the second stage of the Mist Realm, he was in a worse state than the believers in the first stage.

This must be the price of overusing his powers and exhausting his body.

It wasn't until 2:47 pm that the group finally left the Demon Cavern and returned to the military camp.

The sky remained gloomy, with a light drizzle falling.

The four of them, looking quite disheveled, walked out from beneath the towering statue of the deity Caw Crow. They stood in the rain, their emotions stirred.

Jiang Ruyi and Wu Shanshan's clothes were in disarray, making them look rather pathetic.

Deng Yutang, the top laner, and Lu Ran, the jungler, had both turned into "blood men."

Due to the team's unique tactics, Lu Ran and Deng Yutang had killed the most dogs at close range, and the blood on their bodies continued to flow with the rain.

As the four of them appeared, a large bus parked nearby began to shake.

The students inside the bus were clamoring, crowding around the windows to get a better look.

"They're out! Someone's out!"

"See? I told you so! I knew it was Wu Shanshan and Jiang Ruyi's team!"

"How far did they go? It's almost 3 o'clock, and they're just returning now?"

Qian Hao's chubby face turned bright red, and he trembled as he looked out the window, seemingly trying hard to endure something:

"The squad leader is finally out! I was about to burst! I need to pee."

He was Lu Ran's classmate. During the Divine Worship Ceremony, Qian Hao had suggested from the audience that Lu Ran burn a few more paper dolls.

As for why Qian Hao was holding it in, it was because the area beneath Caw Crow's statue was a restricted military zone.

No one was allowed to enter or exit freely, so the students had to move as a group.

The bus was filled with 40 students, and before Lu Ran's team emerged, the first nine buses had already left.

Only this last bus remained, with four empty seats, waiting for the final team to return.

What's worse, the students who came out last were all locked inside the bus, unable to move around.

One could imagine how uncomfortable these 36 students felt.

"I want to see how many dogs they killed!"

"Look at the amount of blood on their school uniforms; they'd need to blur it out on TV. It must be a lot."

"Did they walk for three whole hours without stopping for a moment?"

Qian Hao's face was mournful, his legs crossed, and he muttered softly, "I need to pee."

Slap! A palm pressed down on Qian Hao's shoulder.

Qian Hao's face turned red, and he shivered, his legs clenching tighter.

He was about to curse, but when he saw who it was, Qian Hao, being a man of the moment, swallowed his words.

Ma Tianchuan, the top student of the year, stood before him. The young man had a slender build, wore rimless glasses, and looked like a typical bookworm.

He stood in the aisle, leaning over Qian Hao's shoulder, craning his neck to look out the window.

Just then, he saw Wu Shanshan take out a demon crystal from her pocket and place it on the table under the rain shelter.

The recording soldier immediately began counting them, and the students in the bus started to chatter:

"Damn, I thought there would be more. What a waste of emotions!"

"So few? Only seven or eight demon crystals?"

"It shouldn't be! Captain Jiang also has some!"

Under the gaze of the students in the bus, Jiang Ruyi also took out nearly ten demon crystals from her pocket and placed them on the table.

"Together, there are about 20 crystals. That's a good result."

"Hmph, my brother Ma brought back 31 demon crystals."

"These are two girls, don't expect too much. It's their first time killing demons, and it's impressive that they dared to take action."

A chorus of exclamations rose from the bus.

Deng Yutang, covered in blood, also took out a handful of demon crystals from his pocket and tossed them onto the table.

Qian Hao felt the palm on his shoulder suddenly tighten.

Ma Tianchuan's face turned as solemn as still water. For two years, this was the first time he felt that his position as the top student was in jeopardy.

And what happened next made Ma Tianchuan's eyes widen in disbelief! The last believer of the Divine Sheep took out a handful of demon crystals from his pocket and threw them onto the table!

The rock that had been hanging in Ma Tianchuan's heart finally dropped to the ground.

There was no chance.

This wasn't a close contest; the other team was clearly far ahead!

"Is this for real?" After a brief silence, the bus erupted with voices.

"How is it possible to have more demon crystals?"

"No wonder they're the second and third top students of the year. These two girls went crazy with killing!"

"Don't say that we shouldn't expect too much from girls. I'm telling you, a woman's heart is the cruelest!"

"Isn't that too many demon crystals? Did this team cheat?"

Yes, how could it be possible? Ma Tianchuan also found it hard to believe.

The mission lasted only three hours, and he, along with his three teammates, obtained 31 demon crystals, killing a demon dog on average every six minutes! For beginners, this efficiency was terrifying.

But how could Jiang Ruyi and Wu Shanshan's team, led by the class captains, produce 40 demon crystals?

Could this team be that strong? Indeed, Wu Shanshan was a believer of the Second Rank Deity Asha, and Jiang Ruyi was a believer of the Third Rank Deity Jade Talisman.

Deng Yutang, as a believer of the Fifth Rank Deity Red Veil, was also a skilled fighter, not a liability.

But what about Lu Ran?

As a believer of the Divine Sheep, how could he not be a burden? Ma Tianchuan frowned, recalling the rumors of Lu Ran's glorious achievements, defeating the Third Rank Deity Prison Demon's followers.

Could it be that this lamb was truly special, different from other Divine Sheep believers? Judging from the blood on Lu Ran's body, it seemed to be the case.

"Brother Ma! Ma?"

"What?" Ma Tianchuan kept his hand on Qian Hao's shoulder, leaning forward to look out the window, without turning his head.

Qian Hao was almost in tears, his chubby face buried in the front seat's headrest: "Don't squeeze, please! I'll pee if you keep squeezing!"

Ma Tianchuan: ???

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