Chapter 116: Release and Interrogation

Chapter 116: Release and Interrogation

On the 9th of October, under the watchful eyes of Wuya.

A group of soldiers escorted a young man and woman, looking like prisoners, as they exited the central building of the military camp.

The sky above Rain Alley City was as gloomy as ever.

Amidst the continuous drizzle, a middle-aged woman held an umbrella, watching her daughter being escorted out. She hurried forward:

"We're sorry for the trouble, really sorry."

Si Caiqin's face was filled with apology as she spoke to the soldiers.

The soldiers maintained a professional demeanor, gave some instructions to the family, and then turned to leave.

Leaving Lu Ran and Xian Xian, they stood in the cold rain, facing Si Caiqin who had come to pick them up.

Xian Xian still had a nonchalant look, her gaze wandering elsewhere, not even glancing at her mother.

Lu Ran, on the other hand, was filled with remorse: "Auntie Si."

"Let's get in the car first, we can talk there," Si Caiqin stepped forward, holding the umbrella for Lu Ran, and led him towards the parking lot.

Xian Xian pouted and stood alone, getting soaked by the rain, following behind the two.

No one knew who her real mother was!

As the trio got into the car, Lu Ran explained: "Auntie, it's not what you think, and this is mainly my fault."

"Don't speak for her," Si Caiqin sighed and shook her head, "I know what my daughter is like."

"What am I like?" Xian Xian in the back seat suddenly became angry.

"You say what you're like?" Si Caiqin looked up at the rearview mirror, her eyes filled with disappointment, "Look at you, fighting again!

How many times have you been punished, and you still haven't learned your lesson?

If you lose more believer points, you won't even be qualified to enter the Demon Cave!"

Xian Xian humphed, unconcerned: "So what if I don't go? Can't I still go out and train?

On the night of the 15th, I'll still go on a killing spree!

If they don't let me into the Demon Cave, can they stop the Demon Quinzi from invading the city?"

Si Caiqin was infuriated: "You!"

Lu Ran suddenly turned his head to look behind: "Don't speak for now."

Xian Xian glanced at Lu Ran, opening her mouth, but the words stuck in her throat.

"Hmph!" In the end, she turned away angrily, looking out the car window.

Si Caiqin was shocked!

As a mother, she knew her daughter well, and after being detained for several days, Xian Xian had long harbored resentment, and now she was venting her emotions.

In this situation, even as a mother, it would be difficult to stop this hot-tempered daughter.

However, Lu Ran seemed to have some kind of magic, as he managed to calm down the agitated Xian Xian with just a single sentence.

"Auntie, Xian Xian is very obedient and has been well-behaved," Lu Ran said, looking at the woman beside him, apologetic, "Let's go home first, and we can talk in detail there."

"Okay." Si Caiqin started the car and glanced at the rearview mirror again.

Xian Xian, on the other hand, opened the car window, letting the cold rain fall on her face, and took a deep breath.

Twenty minutes later, at Rain Alley Home Community.

Lu Ran opened the door and invited the guests inside.

"Meow?" Little Li Hua darted out first, curiously looking at everyone.

Unlike her first visit, Xian Xian was not shy this time and went straight to the sofa, plopping down.

"Get up, go and pay respects to the deity first!" Si Caiqin scolded.

"No need, Auntie, don't disturb the deity," Lu Ran quickly entered the house, closing the door to the small bedroom.

He returned to the living room, seeing Si Caiqin's stern expression and Xian Xian's carefree attitude.

If he let the mother and daughter continue like this, they would eventually argue.

"Sister Xian."

"What?" Xian Xian was in a foul mood, her tone sharp.

Ever since she was released two days ago, she had been under the watchful eyes of the soldiers and escorted out of the city.

Anyone in her situation would feel the same.

"The cat food in the automatic feeder is almost gone," Lu Ran said, approaching the sofa.

Xian Xian impatiently replied: "So what?"

Lu Ran pointed towards the kitchen: "The top cabinet, the first one, has cat food."

Xian Xian paused, then pointed at her nose, her eyes wide with disbelief: "You want me to go?"

Lu Ran smiled: "Go ahead, and remember to add some water, there's not much left."

Xian Xian froze for a long time, then suddenly grabbed Lu Ran's collar and pulled him close.

She leaned her thin lips close to Lu Ran's ear, gritting her teeth, and whispered: "I'm your teammate, not your servant!"

Lu Ran whispered: "You don't want to be with Auntie forever, do you?"

Xian Xian's breath hitched!

Lu Ran continued softly: "You fought again, and in the future, Auntie will keep an even closer eye on you.

No matter where you go, Auntie will always be by your side."

"Mhm," Xian Xian furrowed her brows and closed her eyes.

After a brief moment, she pushed Lu Ran to stand up and carefully smoothed out the wrinkles on his collar:

"Is the cat food in the first cabinet?"

"Mhm," Lu Ran replied softly.

It was clear that Xian Xian was trying hard to put on a gentle smile.

Unfortunately, her expression was too stiff, obviously holding back something: "I'll go get it right now."

"Slap! Slap! Slap!"

As Xian Xian walked, her slippers made loud slapping sounds.

"Sit, Auntie," Lu Ran gestured to the sofa, "You see, she's very obedient."

Si Caiqin: "..."

"It's like this," Lu Ran sat across from the coffee table, and told Auntie Si the whole story.

After listening, Si Caiqin finally realized that Xian Xian had fought to stand up for Lu Ran.

"I'm sorry, Auntie," Lu Ran truly felt guilty.

After all, Xian Xian's mother had entrusted her daughter to him, but he had caused Xian Xian to be detained and lose points.

"It seems there was indeed a reason for this," Si Caiqin's tone softened significantly.

"Hmm?" Xian Xian was squatting in front of the automatic feeder when she heard this and turned to look at her mother.

Her face was full of surprise. Had her mother finally come to her senses?

Si Caiqin spoke with gravity, "If you fight for your teammates every time, I will never blame you."

Xian Xian pursed her lips, her beautiful eyes turning to Lu Ran.

As expected, the favored one was indeed different!

"Meow~" Little Li Hua scurried to Beautiful Sister's feet, tilting her small head curiously as she looked at Xian Xian.

Xian Xian hummed.

Well, at least there was someone in this world who liked her.

Xian Xian extended her hand, pretending to pull Li Hua into her embrace.

"Meow~" Little Li Hua was agile and turned to run away.

Only Xian Xian was left standing in front of the feeder, feeling flustered.

The next moment, Xian Xian suddenly stood up, "You come here!"

"Xian Xian!" Si Caiqin scolded, "How old are you? Why are you picking a fight with a cat?"

Xian Xian's chest rose and fell, and she said angrily, "This dog is provoking me, treating me like a fool!"

"Baa~~~"

Suddenly, a sheep's bleat sounded.

Xian Xian immediately held her forehead, her body swaying slightly.

"Meow~" Little Li Hua ran back and jumped into Lu Ran's embrace.

"Here!" Lu Ran came to Xian Xian and handed Li Hua to the girl, "Be gentle."

"I don't want to." Xian Xian turned her head and walked towards the window in the living room, looking at the rainy scene outside as if sulking.

Lu Ran stood in place, holding the little cat, and smiled helplessly.

On the sofa, Si Caiqin gradually came back to her senses, her eyes still filled with concern, "Little Lu, don't mind her. Come and sit down."

"Auntie, I'll often look for Xian Xian in the future to explore the demon cave together."

As Lu Ran spoke, he walked towards the window and handed Li Hua to Xian Xian, "Go, play with your sister."

Xian Xian pouted, and it wasn't until Lu Ran urged her again that she reluctantly extended her hand to hold the little one.

Lu Ran turned to look at Si Caiqin, his expression serious, "I assure you, this kind of thing will never happen again in the future!"

"Thank you, Little Lu." Si Caiqin expressed her gratitude, "You've been a great help."

Although there were some unexpected events, Si Caiqin didn't blame Lu Ran, but she was a bit worried about whether Xian Xian would pass the 'examination'.

Deep down, Si Caiqin hoped that Lu Ran could guide Xian Xian.

Apart from this powerful and unique boy, Si Caiqin couldn't find any other martial artist who could accompany her daughter.

As she had said before, she no longer had the ability to keep up with Xian Xian's pace and couldn't continue to wander with her.

Si Caiqin was also clear that once she left, her daughter, without discipline, would likely cause more and more trouble.

Until one day...

Her daughter might end up like those Blazing Heaven followers, facing the same fate.

"It's not a bother. Sister Xian Xian takes good care of me, and I'm not just saying that. She has the ability to protect me."

Lu Ran sighed, "This world is so dangerous, and the survival environment is getting worse day by day. Everyone is on edge.

Meeting her and growing stronger together, facing various dangers in the future...

That's also my honor."

Xian Xian remained silent, gently stroking the cat in her embrace.

As she listened to Lu Ran's words, the frustration and anger in her heart gradually dissipated.

"Okay, Auntie understands." Si Caiqin was a bit excited.

"Look at me." Lu Ran suddenly changed the subject, slapping his forehead, "I forgot to get you some water."

"No need, no need. We won't bother you any longer." Si Caiqin stood up, "I'll take Xian Xian home first.

After the fifteenth, if Little Lu is free, you can contact Xian Xian."

Now that Lu Ran had clearly expressed his intentions, Si Caiqin had many words she wanted to say to her daughter in private.

Xian Xian, who had been silent all along, suddenly looked at Lu Ran, "Do you live alone?"

Lu Ran: "Huh?"

"Xian Xian, don't be silly." Si Caiqin naturally understood her daughter's meaning.

Xian Xian said matter-of-factly, "You just said I have the ability to protect you, so let's start from the night of the fifteenth."

Si Caiqin: "..."

I just asked Little Lu to team up with you for training, and you're really going to stay at someone else's house?

How much do you want to get away from me? Don't you even want to go home?

Lu Ran spoke up, "I have a task on the night of the fifteenth."

"If you're not welcome, then forget it." Xian Xian humphed and placed Li Hua on the windowsill.

Lu Ran realized that the other party had misunderstood and spoke again, "I really do have a task."

"Nonsense!" Xian Xian's beautiful eyes stared at Lu Ran, "Last month, your Rain Alley City just experienced the Demon Lord's descent.

Where did a high school senior get a city defense task?"

However, Lu Ran smiled, "The school indeed doesn't have a city defense task.

But I have to patrol with the Divine Citizen Bureau's Moonlight Division."

"Oh?" Xian Xian raised her eyebrows.

This response was completely unexpected.

This guy... actually has a task?

Si Caiqin, who was standing beside them, was also taken aback. She had thought Lu Ran was making an excuse to decline.

Unexpectedly, this boy was so bold! A high school student at the third stage of the Stream Realm was going on a mission with the Divine Citizen Bureau's Moonlight Division?

And it was a patrol mission?

Meeting this boy in the Black Lantern Demon Cavern, she must have accumulated a lot of virtue.

"You..." Xian Xian wanted to say something but stopped, once again reevaluating Lu Ran.

This 'reevaluation' had been repeated many times during their previous training journey.

Lu Ran smiled and pursed his lips, sending a classic message to the other party, "You can also apply, it's quite simple.

Anyway, I applied and got approved~"

Xian Xian: ???

(End of Chapter)

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