Chapter 175: The Unusual Lamb

Chapter 175: The Unusual Lamb

Under the moonlight, deep within the mountains.

The more Niu Zhengzheng walked, the more anxious he felt.

It was eerily quiet, and the occasional rustling of leaves in the wind made the atmosphere even more chilling.

"Niu Tou," Lu Ran called out softly.

"Where?" Niu Zhengzheng's head turned like a rattle, scanning the surroundings.

Lu Ran: "Follow the Mystic Fire Cage, the leader is guiding Xiao Yuanxi. He said he'll take us to Crescent Lake."

"Ah," Niu Zhengzheng said, looking at the eight-sided lanterns passing by his side.

No wonder he was so tense; the Night Charm Clan was undoubtedly an extremely dangerous existence.

The group's arrival here couldn't be called training; it should be called a life-threatening adventure!

To be honest, if it weren't for Guan Yiren's request to invite Lu Ran, Niu Zhengzheng might not have agreed to come here.

After all, he was the one leading the team at the forefront.

With the New Year approaching, he could soon enjoy delicious stewed pork elbows and indulge in fine wine. Why not stay out of trouble?

Fortunately, Lu Ran arrived as promised, and Niu Zhengzheng finally felt a little relieved.

Niu Zhengzheng greatly admired Lu Ran's ability to gather intelligence.

Even if the Night Charm Clan was incredibly fast and adept at concealment, Lu Ran would surely be able to anticipate their moves!

Hmm, he should be able to, right?

At the back of the team, Xiao Yusong felt that something was amiss and whispered, "Big Lang, is there something wrong with the knife in Lu Ran's hand?"

Lang Zexuan knew what his brother meant, as he had also noticed the anomaly: "I'm not sure, let's keep watching."

"Come to think of it, this kid is just like a knife. Is he a Northwind Follower?"

Xiao Yusong gave a warning: "I'm telling you, don't make a fuss."

Lang Zexuan replied irritably, "He is what he is. Why make a big deal out of it?

Even if he's powerful, he's just a Martial Life or Martial Monk Follower."

"Why would I make a fuss?"

Xiao Yusong: "Guan Yiren said that Lu Ran is a Sacred Sheep Follower."

Lang Zexuan: "Huh?"

In an instant, everyone except Lu Ran turned to look at them.

Their eyes were alert, thinking that Xiao Lang and Zexuan had encountered some danger.

Xiao Yusong smiled apologetically at the group, waving his hand and lowering his voice: "I told you, don't make a fuss."

Lang Zexuan felt a little embarrassed, then his expression changed: "He's a bit unusual, isn't he?"

Xiao Yusong: "What?"

Lang Zexuan lowered his voice further: "That kid isn't lying; his ears are truly sharp!

He probably heard our entire conversation."

"Oh?" Xiao Yusong looked at Lu Ran's back.

Then he understood what Lang Zexuan meant.

The sudden shout had everyone on edge, and they immediately looked towards them.

Only Lu Ran didn't turn around!

No reaction?

This was the biggest problem!

As a powerful ally invited by Guan Yiren, Lu Ran should have been the quickest to react.

Since he didn't move, there could only be one explanation:

Lu Ran had heard their entire conversation and understood the context!

"Watch this," Lang Zexuan bumped Xiao Yusong's shoulder and cleared his throat.

He raised his voice slightly, but still whispered, "Xiao Ge, that Black Ice Blade of yours is pretty good, huh?"

Xiao Lang and Zexuan were eager, staring at Lu Ran's back from a distance.

1 second, 2 seconds, 3 seconds...

Lu Ran continued walking quietly, still without any reaction.

Lang Zexuan felt a little embarrassed, thinking he might have guessed wrong.

Impossible! Lang Zexuan dismissed this thought. He might not trust Lu Ran, but he had to trust Guan Yiren's judgment.

So, Lu Ran must have heard them and that's why he didn't turn around.

"This is too unusual," Lang Zexuan said softly. "Speaking of which, I've never seen a brave and fierce little lamb like this!

Today, I can finally open my eyes."

Xiao Yusong advised, "You know he can hear you, so be polite."

But Lang Zexuan smiled: "Am I not being nice? How can I be more polite? Should I call him Brother Ran?"

"Someone's there," Lu Ran suddenly spoke up.

The team members immediately stopped in their tracks.

Guan Niuqiao and the other two believed him without a doubt, while Xiao Lang and Zexuan were still skeptical.

Team leader Zhang Ya frowned slightly.

She searched carefully, but all she could see was the peaceful deep forest. Where was the enemy?

"Where, Brother Ran?" Niu Zhengzheng asked, holding up his axe and looking around cautiously.

"That person is playing with water," Lu Ran said, closing his eyes and listening intently. "Keep moving forward, and be alert.

When you reach the lake, you'll see them."

"Received," Niu Zhengzheng said, taking a step forward.

Lu Ran spoke again: "There's not just one, there should be three Night Charm members, or more."

Niu Zhengzheng turned to look at the commander.

Qiao Yuansi was also in a dilemma.

The military forces stationed here didn't have the ability to filter out demons.

The Night Charm Clan could fly and use their demonic techniques to flash to a certain extent.

Ordinary human methods, such as building high walls, couldn't stop the Night Charm Clan from wreaking havoc.

Forget about filtering them out; even the human race's main camp had to be on high alert every day, fearing a Night Charm Clan ambush!

In other words, the Night Charm members you encounter here could be of any strength level!

If there were only one or two Night Charm members, it wouldn't be a big deal.

But if there were three or more...

Lu Ran understood his sister's expression and suggested, "According to our usual tactics, I'll lure away two of them.

You guys fight quickly, and then I'll bring the Night Charm members back."

"No!" A stern voice suddenly came from above their heads.

They looked up and saw Zhang Ya standing on a tree branch, her expression serious as she looked at Lu Ran:

"I don't care how you fought in other demon caverns.

I also don't care how strong you are, but I disagree with this tactic, and I don't want to hear it mentioned again!"

Everyone: "..."

Zhang Ya was indeed a bit annoyed, feeling that the students hadn't taken her words to heart when she spoke before leaving the city.

She then took a bold approach, speaking coldly, "I've seen many people like you before."

"The ones who die under the Night Charm Blade are all 'strong' like you."

Lu Ran raised his head to look at Zhang Ya, "I guarantee, you've never seen anyone like me before."

"Hmph," Zhang Ya let out a cold laugh, "Everyone says that before they die."

"Alright then." Lu Ran turned to Qiao Yuansi, looking helpless, "Let's change tactics.

This attitude of Team Leader Zhang is too similar to my homeroom teacher, I dare not argue too much."

Zhang Ya's face froze: ???

This kid, is he mocking me?

As a powerful figure in the River Realm, she naturally carried an air of authority, and usually, no one dared to be playful around her.

"Um, um," Qiao Yuansi saw the situation was not right and quickly said, "Let's try to get the first move. Let's sneak attack one of them!

Brother, you provide intelligence to Sister Yi Ren, and let her use her flying sword to kill the enemy!"

Among the four members of the team, Guan Yiren's flying sword was undoubtedly the fastest and most efficient for killing.

"Alright," Guan Yiren agreed softly, turning her gaze to Lu Ran.

Lu Ran pondered for a moment, if he were to draw away the two strongest by himself, that would be fine.

But in a team battle, facing two or three Night Charms together, the battlefield would undoubtedly be chaotic.

There might be a large number of Night Charm Blades crisscrossing the area. At this thought, Lu Ran took a step towards Qiao Yuansi and picked up the Radiance Blade.

"I have a sword," Qiao Yuansi said, not understanding, and waved the Black Ice Blade in her hand, a gift from her mother.

But Lu Ran used the hilt of the blade to nudge Qiao Yuansi's shoulder, turning her around.

"You, a Stream Realm novice!

I told you not to come, but you insisted.

Take the Radiance Blade with you, it won't hinder you."

As he spoke, Lu Ran placed the Radiance Blade on his sister's back.

"Huh?" Qiao Yuansi grabbed the hilt with her other hand, wanting to pick up the sword, but found herself unable to lift it?

"In a moment, protect her well," Lu Ran curled his fingers and gently tapped the cold Radiance Blade.

"Buzz~" The Radiance Blade trembled slightly.

Guan Yiren's eyes narrowed in concentration!

This was actually a Divine Armament? A Sacred Sheep Follower had obtained a personal Divine Armament before her, a sword technique specialist like herself, a follower of Sword One?

"Wow!" Qiao Yuansi was both surprised and delighted.

She let go of the sword and spun in place.

The Radiance Blade, pressed against her back, followed her spin without falling.

On the tree branch, Zhang Ya couldn't help but raise her eyebrows slightly.

As a Green Phoenix Follower, Zhang Ya had no affinity with weapons in this life, so she wasn't very sensitive in this regard.

When she saw Lu Ran's actions and the Black Ice Blade resting on the girl's back, Zhang Ya suddenly recalled Lu Ran's earlier words:

"I guarantee, you've never seen anyone like me before!"

In the distance, Xiao Yusong's face turned pale, "Now I know why he was chosen for Heaven's Pride."

"Nonsense!" Lang Zexuan was completely flabbergasted, "I saw it too!"

"Let's go," Lu Ran held the Jie Ye Sword and made a quick flourish before striding forward.

Guan Yiren watched Qiao Yuansi carrying the Divine Armament, and a hint of envy crept into her heart.

This older brother, Lu Ran, was truly too good to his sister.

As they were about to face the powerful Night Charms, he gave the Divine Armament to little Yuansi.

"Let's go, let's go," Qiao Yuansi pulled Guan Yiren forward.

"Shh!" Lu Ran signaled for silence and tiptoed forward.

After a moment, Lu Ran stopped, and his gaze pierced through the trees to a curved lake.

The lake lived up to its name—Crescent Lake!

Moonlight poured down, and the lake shimmered with ripples, a truly beautiful sight.

Another woman in black, wearing a hat and a black veil, stood quietly on the lake's surface.

This Night Charm,

Like the final touch to a painting, made the entire scene seem incredibly artistic! The more Lu Ran looked, the more he wanted to bring her home as a nanny for Little Fox.

"Do you see it?" Lu Ran leaned against a tree and whispered.

Guan Yiren nodded slightly, "Where are the other two?"

Lu Ran closed his eyes and listened carefully to the surroundings, "They should be at the bottom of the lake."

Guan Yiren slowly raised her hand and suddenly asked, "Do you think we should use the Flying Sword Style or the Ten Thousand Swords Style?"

Lu Ran was taken aback and turned to look at the girl in the white skirt beside him.

Followers of Sword One were an extremely arrogant bunch, and they wouldn't ask for others' opinions when using their Divine Arts.

Lu Ran thought for a moment and said, "Let's use the Ten Thousand Swords Style. The sword rain can also kill the Night Charms at the bottom of the lake."

Guan Yiren said, "The Ten Thousand Swords Style can't track the Night Charms, and it's hard to launch a surprise attack. We can't reduce their numbers."

Lu Ran whispered, "Oh, then let's use the Flying Sword Style."

Guan Yiren shook her head, "The two Night Charms at the bottom of the lake will be disturbed and will definitely rush out to attack us."

Lu Ran looked at Guan Yiren with a dazed expression, "What exactly do you want to do?"

Guan Yiren said calmly, "I just want you to help me make a choice.

Since I learned the Ten Thousand Swords Style, the same question has been bothering me for a long time."

Lu Ran immediately made a quick flourish with his sword, "Don't worry about it.

Why don't I go first, is that okay?"

Guan Yiren: "."

If it were anyone else, trying to take the initiative from a follower of Sword One, Guan Yiren would have felt disdain.

Even glancing at such a person would be considered a favor from her.

But these words came from Lu Ran's mouth.

He was truly capable of taking the lead!

"Huff!" Guan Yiren stopped worrying, and energy surged in her palm.

Above Crescent Lake, a cluster of golden sword rain suddenly appeared and rapidly swept downward.

Sword One Divine Art - Ten Thousand Swords Style!

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