Chapter 111: Watch and See

Chapter 111: Watch and See

"Hello, we'd like to enter the Evil Dog Village for training."

Lu Ran, accompanied by Si Xianxian, arrived at the registration desk.

Behind the computer desk, a male soldier scrutinized the two of them, "Where are the other two teammates?"

"She's a university student and my senior," Lu Ran made up a story, "She's here to accompany and guide me this time."

"So you're not a high school student?" The male soldier realized, "What realm are you in?"

"She's at the Second Stage of the River Realm."

"Hmm." The male soldier examined the young girl with appreciation, nodding his head, "You need to pay a fee to enter this demon cave."

Lu Ran immediately responded, "Of course, that's only right."

The male soldier turned to Lu Ran, "Since there's a River Realm believer in your team, we won't provide a free escort soldier."

"That's great!" Lu Ran nodded repeatedly, overjoyed.

Male Soldier: ". "

"No, I mean, it's a pity." Lu Ran quickly corrected himself.

"Hand over your IDs." The male soldier patted the table and collected their student IDs and identification cards.

However, as soon as he placed Si Xianxian's ID on the card reader, his entire face changed.

"A Blazing Heaven follower?" The male soldier looked up at the girl again.

Si Xianxian frowned slightly and spoke for the first time, her tone sharp, "What's wrong with being a Blazing Heaven follower?"

Lu Ran placed a hand on Si Xianxian's shoulder and patted it gently, "I'll tell him, don't talk to him."

Si Xianxian: ". . ."

The male soldier maintained a professional attitude and turned to Lu Ran, "In that case, we strongly suggest that you hire an escort soldier at your own expense."

It was clear that the reputation of Blazing Heaven followers was notorious, and the risks were significant.

If Si Xianxian had been a follower of any other deity, the male soldier would never have made such a suggestion.

"No need, no need." Lu Ran shook his head repeatedly, "We can handle it ourselves."

The male soldier hesitated, "You..."

Lu Ran slightly turned to the side, gesturing to the girl behind him, "Look, her emotions are quite stable, right?"

Si Xianxian's heart trembled slightly, but then she realized what he meant.

After all, she was at the Second Stage of the River Realm, and her mental strength far surpassed Lu Ran's.

"You jerk!" Si Xianxian almost laughed in anger.

How many sentences did you say? Count how many times you've hidden the word 'mie' in your speech?

"Alright, alright." Lu Ran patted the girl's shoulder, "I'll use it less in the future."

"Hmm," Si Xianxian held her forehead with one hand, and her body even swayed.

Damn, you even found an opportunity to sneak in a 'mie'?

Other Celestial Ram believers are always polite and kind, fearing to cause any trouble.

But you, you're just pure trouble!

Si Xianxian suddenly realized that the Celestial Ram Sect's spells seemed particularly powerful. However, it was their sect's principles and beliefs that made the Celestial Ram believers so pitifully weak.

Hmm, that's not entirely accurate either.

The believers recruited by the Celestial Ram Sect were inherently timid and cowardly.

It could be said that it was a two-way street.

Perhaps Lu Ran was the exception, an oddity among the Celestial Ram Sect's followers?

The male soldier insisted, "We strongly advise you to hire a soldier at your own expense."

Lu Ran said, "Take a look at my ID first. I'm not ungrateful; I have some strength."

The male soldier's eyebrows furrowed, and he picked up Lu Ran's ID and placed it on the card reader.

The next second, the male soldier's expression changed, "You're Lu Ran?"

In other places, Lu Ran was nobody.

But in his hometown, Rain Alley City, Lu Ran had some fame.

However, the soldier's next words caused Lu Ran's expression to freeze.

"Then you can't afford to have any accidents!" The male soldier immediately said, "I'll apply to the higher-ups to assign you a free escort soldier.

By the way, what's the number of your high school team, and who's the instructor?"

Lu Ran: ". . ."

In the distance, another soldier's voice could be heard, "Their team number is 98, and Teacher Dou Zhiqiang is leading them."

Lu Ran turned to look and realized that he didn't recognize the other party.

However, it was clear that the other party recognized him.

"Am I that famous?" For a moment, Lu Ran didn't know whether to feel distressed or happy.

"Since you're still in high school, you can enter the demon cave for training for free." After contacting his comrade, the male soldier said to Lu Ran, "But she has to pay."

"I'll pay." Lu Ran immediately took out his phone, "She hasn't reached the Third Stage of the River Realm, so the entrance fee is five thousand, right? And since she's a university student, I remember that students get a half-price discount?"

"I have money." Si Xianxian stepped forward, "You don't need to pay for me."

"You scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours." Lu Ran said casually, "If I pay for you, won't you be nicer to me?"

Si Xianxian: ???

"Hehe." Even the usually serious male soldier couldn't help but laugh out loud.

On one hand, it was because of Lu Ran's straightforwardness.

On the other hand, who didn't know the characteristics of Blazing Heaven followers?

"Alright." Lu Ran paid two thousand and five hundred, then turned to Si Xianxian, "You better treat me well."

Two thousand and five hundred seemed like a lot, but in reality, killing five River Realm demon crystals would cover the cost.

Lu Ran was also confident that he would earn a lot of money on this trip to the demon cave.

For a long time to come, Li Hua's cat food was secured.

Si Xianxian rolled her eyes, "Fine, I'll protect you, if you insist."

As a powerful figure in the River Realm, she indeed had the right to say such words.

However, Lu Ran's expression turned serious, "I don't need your protection. I only hope that you'll follow my commands."

As he said this, Lu Ran added in his heart:

If in the future, you can bring your powerful talent and join my sect as my follower, that would be even better~

Of course, all of this was based on the premise that she passed Lu Ran's selection.

"It depends on my mood." Si Xianxian hummed.

"You can't just go by your mood, you must listen to me!" Lu Ran said in a deep voice, "Miss Si entrusted you to me because she saw hope in me.

In the future, you'll have to accompany Auntie into the demon cave for training together."

"No, no more!" Xi Xianxian quickly interjected, "I'll listen to you."

"Oh?" Lu Ran slightly raised his eyebrows, never expecting the power of Mother Si to be so great.

Hmm. That makes sense.

Just now, in that brief moment on the car, Lu Ran was already feeling overwhelmed.

"Did you come alone?" Suddenly, a familiar voice called out.

Lu Ran turned to look, and immediately said, "Teacher Dou, this is my senior, we're together."

"Okay, let's go." Dou Zhiqiang, as always, was cold and serious, and turned to leave.

"Teacher Dou, wait a moment, I'll put my phone in the locker first."

After about ten minutes, Lu and Si were standing outside the Stone City's Gate 1, facing several paths lit by torches.

"Go ahead with your training," Dou Zhiqiang said, making a gesture as if he was about to transform into a crow.

"Teacher Dou, wait!" Lu Ran suddenly spoke up.

Dou Zhiqiang: ???

What do you mean, you want to slaughter me?

"No, don't leave yet," Lu Ran quickly said, "I want to show you something good~"

Dou Zhiqiang's face remained expressionless as he silently watched Lu Ran.

Lu Ran: "Teacher Dou, please activate the water armor first, I'm afraid you might get hurt."

Dou Zhiqiang was confused, but his body was soon covered in a layer of water armor.

"You too." Lu Ran turned to Xi Xianxian and commanded, "Activate your armor."

Xi Xianxian didn't say anything and obediently put on the water armor.

"Not bad." Lu Ran looked at the Blazing Heaven Follower and nodded in approval.

A good start is half the success!

Lu Ran suddenly lifted his foot, and a misty aura gathered around his leg, transforming it into a sturdy sheep leg. He stomped it down hard.

"Bang!"

The ground shattered, and a shockwave erupted!

Although there was an abundance of immortal mist, the shockwave was even more overwhelming, and the volume of white mist was relatively less.

The two powerful River Realm experts were forced to retreat, and only after taking several steps back did they manage to stabilize their footing.

"What is this?" Dou Zhiqiang's expression finally changed.

Lu Ran chuckled, "How is it? How's my Divine Sheep Sect's Divine Technique - Celestial Hoof?"

Dou Zhiqiang furrowed his brows, "Is this the Celestial Hoof?"

Lu Ran shrugged, and in his heart, he muttered,

No, this is the Demon Hoof.

Soul Splitting Demon Hoof!

He had already planned to reveal this technique to others and had even sought permission from the Divine Sheep, receiving his approval.

In the future, Lu Ran would inevitably find himself in the midst of battle, and this technique would undoubtedly save his life.

Xi Xianxian: "Isn't the Celestial Hoof the one that keeps running around like an annoying fly?"

"What are you talking about!" Lu Ran glared at Xi Xianxian and turned to Dou Zhiqiang, "I'm just informing you of my cultivation progress in advance.

So, when we're training, you can ask me about it."

Dou Zhiqiang remained silent, having naturally witnessed Lu Ran's unique understanding of divine techniques.

Lu Ran continued his nonsense, "I have many ideas, and the Divine Sheep has guided me a lot. It's thanks to him that I've managed to figure it out."

"Okay," Dou Zhiqiang nodded, "Is there anything else you need to inform me about?"

Lu Ran shook his head and sighed, "No, I haven't figured out the intricacies of the other divine techniques of the Divine Sheep Sect yet.

Sigh, I'm just too dull."

Dou Zhiqiang: "."

Xi Xianxian: "."

Is this even human language?

"Flap, flap, flap~"

Before Dou Zhiqiang could say anything, he transformed into a crow and flew away, flapping his wings.

Xi Xianxian, on the other hand, had a strange expression on her face, staring intently at Lu Ran.

"Not bad, right?" Lu Ran said with a smile.

Xi Xianxian pouted, "So what if you're spoiled by your deity? It's not that impressive."

Ordinary believers couldn't even communicate with deities!

Not only did you receive the deity's careful guidance, but you also dared to modify their divine techniques?

As expected, those who are favored have no fear.

"No, no," Lu Ran waved his hands, "It's because my deity has a good nature!

He's kind and gentle, and also warm and friendly."

As Lu Ran spoke, he couldn't even continue his own words! However, Xi Xianxian believed him.

After all, the Divine Sheep deity had shown himself in this form.

"Alright, let's get ready to depart," Lu Ran said, and he stabbed both knives into the ground.

After that, under Xi Xianxian's curious gaze, he took out a red handkerchief from his pocket.

When she saw Lu Ran covering his eyes with the red handkerchief, Xi Xianxian's heart skipped a beat. She had indeed seen Lu Ran in this pose before, in the Black Lantern Demon Cave.

Xi Xianxian's heart stirred, "What divine technique is this?"

Lu Ran tied the red handkerchief securely, "This isn't a divine technique."

Xi Xianxian, not wanting to believe it, raised her fair and tender hand, and her slender fingers waved in front of Lu Ran's face.

Lu Ran drew his knife and gently pushed the girl's hand away with the knife handle, "This is my talent."

Xi Xianxian: "."

"Let's go," Lu Ran urged.

"Hmph, you sure know how to show off," Xi Xianxian said as she walked forward.

Lu Ran took a step forward and twirled his knife.

To make a powerful and fierce believer like Xi Xianxian follow orders, one couldn't rely solely on gratitude.

Lu Ran had already stated it bluntly once, and he didn't plan to bring it up again in the future.

That one reminder was enough to set the tone, and it was sufficient.

In this cold, realistic world, strength is the foundation of everything!

It is the ultimate solution to all problems!

Lu Ran believed that as long as he gave himself enough time, he would definitely make her willingly obey his commands.

As for whether this girl, who was despised by the world and had an explosive talent, would be qualified to join his side and become his trusted blade...

Hmm. Let's see as we walk.

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