Chapter 12: A Big Sister
Chapter 12: A Big Sister
"Tsk!"
A few minutes later, the bus door suddenly swung open.
Deng Yutang took the lead, stepping onto the bus, only to be greeted by a pungent stench of blood.
The students on the bus were mostly tough and fearless.
Because only those who ventured deep into the Demon Cavern and took a long time to return would end up on this last bus.
"Congratulations!"
"Captain Jiang is so awesome!"
"Captain Wu, you're finally the top student now, haha!"
Amidst the chorus of congratulations, Wu Shanshan, though exhausted, couldn't hide her sweet smile.
As she responded, she walked towards the back and spotted a familiar face in the second-to-last row.
"Congratulations," Ma Tianchuan smiled and nodded, showing a sense of sportsmanship.
"Don't try to fool me!" Wu Shanshan struggled to suppress her smile, but it was impossible to hide, "I can't stand your goody-two-shoes act!
Every time after an exam, you say you messed up.
But when the results come out, you're always at the top?"
Ma Tianchuan shook his head and looked back at Jiang Ruyi, "This time, I really didn't get the top spot."
Jiang Ruyi nodded slightly, acknowledging his greeting.
They knew each other, but they weren't close.
Ma Tianchuan turned to look at the group of four sitting in the last row and asked, "It seems that Captain Jiang's control and Captain Wu's output make for an incredibly efficient dog-killing team?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ruyi subconsciously glanced at Lu Ran, who was seated by the window.
Ma Tianchuan adjusted his rimless glasses, understanding the girl's body language.
"Hehe, not bad, not bad~" Wu Shanshan couldn't contain her joy, her smile blooming like a flower.
Having been the runner-up for so long, she was finally at the top, and the young girl couldn't help but feel elated.
Ma Tianchuan looked at Lu Ran, "Lu, your clothes are drenched in blood. It seems you went on a killing spree in the Evil Dog Village?"
Lu Ran didn't feel like talking; he merely nodded slightly, his movements small.
He wasn't showing off; he was genuinely exhausted! At this moment, Lu Ran deeply realized the consequences of overexerting himself and depleting his physical strength.
He couldn't afford to be so reckless in the future.
He was only 17, and his happy life hadn't even begun yet; he couldn't afford to be this tired.
"He's exhausted. Don't mind him," Jiang Ruyi spoke softly, explaining for Lu Ran.
The group of four who boarded last naturally became the center of attention.
Many students noticed Jiang Ruyi and Lu Ran sitting together, and they witnessed Jiang Ruyi explaining and standing up for Lu Ran.
For a moment, the bus echoed with cheers:
"Oh~~~"
"So, Lu Ran is tired, huh~"
"Jiang's words are so gentle and sweet, I want to hear more."
"Drive! Start driving, please!" A loud shout suddenly pierced the air, startling even the toughest students on the bus.
Lu Ran was startled as well, unsure why the chubby guy in the front seat was acting so crazy.
Deng Yutang looked at his classmate and asked, "Qian Hao, what's wrong?"
"Start driving!" Qian Hao's shoulders trembled as he bowed his head, his voice filled with despair, "Drive, drive, drive, drive..."
Mr. Qian, please stop! Lu Ran felt his head buzzing.
Lu Ran stumbled forward, his forehead resting against the back of Qian Hao's seat, and he muttered weakly, "Baa..."
Jiang Ruyi: ???
Qian Hao: "."
I asked the driver to start the bus, not you!
And you're so eager to help others?
Ma Tianchuan looked at Lu Ran's exhausted state and suggested, "Let's have a friendly spar once Lu has recovered."
"You might not be able to beat my brother Lu," Deng Yutang quickly replied, looking rather proud.
Ma Tianchuan merely smiled, neither confirming nor denying.
"Really? You're such a top student," Wu Shanshan couldn't help but tease, especially when it came to knocking the top student down a peg.
She continued with a grin, "Lu is already at the second stage of the Mist Realm."
"Oh?" Not only was Ma Tianchuan surprised, but the surrounding students also wore expressions of shock.
They had only become followers a few days ago, and now they were already at the second stage of the Mist Realm?
Was this the value of summoning the Demon Clan's Crimson Paper People? No wonder this team could slaughter so many evil dogs!
It turned out that it wasn't just Captains Jiang and Wu's prowess, but there was also a hidden Buddha in the team!
"Buzz~"
Finally, the bus started moving, slowly driving out of the military camp in the drizzling rain.
The students had come from school, and the bus would naturally take them back there.
At the entrance of First High School, many parents were waiting anxiously, praying for the safe return of their children.
For any family, having their child become a follower and enter the Demon Cavern for the first time was a significant event.
As expected, the three teammates of Lu Ran's group had family members waiting for them.
Only Lu Ran was alone, carrying his sword and dragging his tired body home.
He could afford to take a taxi, but he wasn't sure if any driver would dare to take him with all the blood on his body.
"Lu?" Suddenly, a voice called out.
"Hmm?" Lu Ran turned around and saw Deng Yutang squeezing through the crowd.
(End of Chapter)The squad had split up to search for their parents in the vicinity.
Lu Ran felt it was for the best, saving them the trouble of farewells and any awkwardness. However, he hadn't expected this guy to approach him again.
"Where's your home? I'll give you a ride," Deng Yutang waved.
Lu Ran didn't hesitate and immediately walked towards Deng Yutang, muttering something like, "No, it's too much trouble."
Deng Yutang was taken aback by Lu Ran's response!
Soon, the two reached a sleek black sports car.
The color was understated, but the brand was anything but.
"Wow!" Lu Ran exclaimed, realizing that Wu Shanshan had guessed correctly!
Not only was Deng Yutang carrying a Pagani Huayra, but his ride was also this fancy?
"Click."
The driver's door suddenly opened, and out stepped a tall, leggy young woman.
Lu Ran was slightly surprised, initially thinking it was a chauffeur coming to pick up Young Master Deng, but this girl's aura... She was tall and stunning.
She wore clear lip gloss, and her earlobes adorned with ruby earrings, enhancing her sex appeal and allure.
"Are you Lu Ran?"
"Hello, sister," Lu Ran greeted politely.
However, his face was stained with blood and damp from the rain, making him look rather dirty.
The young woman didn't mind at all and smiled at Lu Ran's blood-stained school uniform, "Get in."
The woman spoke casually and then returned to the driver's seat.
"Give me the sword, I'll put it in the trunk," Deng Yutang said, taking the Radiance Blade from Lu Ran and walking towards the back of the car.
Lu Ran stood still, muttering, "No, it's fine, really."
"I'll do it myself," Lu Ran added.
But Deng Yutang had already placed the sword and returned to the side of the car, looking at Lu Ran with an exasperated expression.
Well, why don't you move then?!
"Click."
The passenger door opened from the inside, and a woman's voice called out, "Get in."
"Oh," Lu Ran lowered his head and climbed into the sports car.
In the distance, Jiang Ruyi stood in front of a sedan, watching Lu Ran enter the woman's luxury car. She then closed her umbrella and got into the passenger seat.
"What are you looking at?" the middle-aged woman asked curiously.
"My teammate. I've been looking for him for ages, and I wanted to send him home," Jiang Ruyi said, shaking her umbrella and closing the car door.
"Where is he?"
"Never mind, someone is giving him a ride," Jiang Ruyi whispered. "Let's go."
The middle-aged woman looked at her daughter, who was looking down, and asked with a smile, "Is this teammate a boy or a girl?"
"Mom, it's not what you think!" Jiang Ruyi blushed slightly, protesting, "I was worried he'd be disappointed if no one picked him up."
"Hehe."
Meanwhile, inside the black sports car.
"You're a believer too, right? You look so cool!"
"You're so young, sister. Are you still in university? Is it summer vacation now?"
"Your eyebrows look similar to Deng Yutang's," Lu Ran said, observing the young woman's profile and studying her intently.
"I'm his older sister, Deng Yuxiang," the woman said with a bright smile, finally speaking, "Also, I've already started working."
This kid sure had a way with words.
"Rain Alley?" Lu Ran wondered.
How much did the Deng family love their hometown that they named their daughter after the city?
He turned his head and looked out the car window at Rain Alley City, saying softly, "It's a nice name."
Lu Ran also liked Rain Alley.
He enjoyed the Wuli River that flowed through the city.
Whenever Lu Ran practiced his sword on the abandoned building where his father had died, he could see the Wuli River flowing in the distance.
In the backseat, Deng Yutang was dumbfounded.
No! Weren't you so tired that you didn't even want to talk?
How did they start chatting? If this got out, Ma Tianchuan would feel so embarrassed!
"Hehe," Deng Yuxiang glanced at Lu Ran, "Your name is quite famous around here."
Lu Ran: "Huh?"
Deng Yuxiang, with one hand on the steering wheel, said, "Rain Alley City is so small, and the commotion you caused was so big."
"Oh," Lu Ran understood, knowing she was referring to the Universal Worship day.
Over the past few days, many departments in Rain Alley City had visited Lu Ran to show their support.
Some leaders even insisted on seeing the Divine Sculpture of Immortal Sheep that Lu Ran's family worshipped at home before leaving, which annoyed Lu Ran.
"Your talent is rare in this world. Don't disappoint the heavens," Deng Yuxiang said softly.
"Lu Ran hasn't disappointed," Deng Yutang suddenly spoke up, "In this assessment, he went crazy with his sword, and our squad will definitely be the top in the school."
Deng Yuxiang raised her eyebrows slightly, knowing her younger brother wouldn't dare lie to her.
She glanced at Lu Ran, who was covered in blood, and nodded lightly, "I can see that."
Lu Ran said with embarrassment, "Sister, you'll have to wash the car."
"It's fine," Deng Yuxiang didn't mind, but she frowned, puzzled, "It's normal for you two to smell of blood. But why is there also a smell of urine?"
Lu Ran: "."
Deng Yutang: "."
(End)
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