Chapter 200: The Aggrieved Immortal
Chapter 200: The Aggrieved Immortal
The next morning, at Rain Alley City Station.
Outside the exit, Lu Ran stood beside a business car, chatting casually with Deng Yutang and Chang Ying.
"So, every even-numbered month, you and Jiang Banzhang go to the patrol team?" Deng Yutang leaned against the business car, his arms crossed in front of him.
"Yeah," Lu Ran nodded, "You guys should be fine, right?"
"Of course!" Deng Yutang nodded decisively, "Moreover, there's the leader of the Moonlit Squad from River Realm!"
"You can go to the Heaven's Pride without worrying about this side."
The invading demons' strength was mostly between Mystic Mist and Stream Realm, and even at this point in time, although the overall strength of the demons had improved, they were mostly in the Stream Realm.
As for Deng Tanchang and the other two, they had already reached the fifth stage of the Stream Realm! If they encountered high-level River Realm demons with exceptional strength, the Moonlit Squad would naturally request support from the patrol team.
"Oh," a sigh came from Chang Ying beside them.
Compared to the spirited Deng Yutang, Chang Ying felt a sense of loss in her heart.
She crouched beside Lu Ran's feet, cupping her face in her hands, and sighed.
"What's wrong?" Lu Ran kicked the girl's shoe.
Chang Ying pouted, "If I were also in the River Realm, I could follow you and take photos for you."
Lu Ran looked down at the girl and sighed inwardly as well.
In nearly four decades, countless heroes had been stuck at the fifth stage of the Stream Realm.
Chang Ying, as a fourth-rank deity follower, had decent talent, much better than the sixth-rank deity follower like Sun Zhengfang.
But this "Sudden Enlightenment" was truly unpredictable.
Lu Ran advised, "You shouldn't be so carefree; try to find your own insights."
"I'm not being carefree," Chang Ying pouted, unhappily saying, "Look how worried I am."
Lu Ran bent down and patted Chang Ying's head, "My Sudden Enlightenment was based on my feelings for my hometown."
Chang Ying stared at Lu Ran with wide eyes, listening intently to his teachings.
On the side, Deng Yutang also had a solemn expression, listening quietly.
Inside the car, Jiang Ruyi suddenly raised a finger to her lips, signaling Tian Tian beside her to be quiet.
Tian Tian immediately heard Lu Ran's words and became even more engrossed.
After a while, Lu Ran finished sharing a wealth of insights.
He added, "Everyone's growth experiences are different, so you can take my insights as a reference, but you don't have to treat them as the correct answers.
You still have to walk your own path."
"Brother Lu," Deng Yutang's expression turned solemn, and he clasped his fists in a respectful gesture, exuding an air of ancient grace, "Thank you for your guidance!"
"It's not that big of a deal," Lu Ran smiled and waved his hand dismissively.
Of course, Lu Ran hoped that his friends could advance quickly.
They were not only his friends but also his comrades-in-arms.
As they shared more life-and-death experiences and their bond deepened, they could also become his followers in the future.
"Thank you, Lu Ran," Chang Ying remained crouched by Lu Ran's leg, lightly bumping her shoulder against his leg.
"It's probably the correct answer," Tian Tian whispered.
"Hmm?" Jiang Ruyi looked at the girl beside her.
Tian Tian held Jiang Ruyi's hand, playing with the goddess's slender and fair fingers, "We do have many differences, but we also share a common point."
"Hmm," Jiang Ruyi nodded thoughtfully.
Indeed.
The few people present were all born in Rain Alley and still lived there.
Perhaps those who had already left would have a question in their hearts: What are you still holding on to?
"We've arrived, everyone's getting off," Deng Yutang's voice came from outside the car.
A train arrived, but only a few passengers disembarked.
Among them was a stunning figure, completely different in style from the other passengers.
The first thing that caught everyone's attention was the giant hammer she was carrying! The long-handled war hammer was taller than a person, at least two meters long.
The giant hammer was clearly made of black radiant stone, jet-black in color, with deep purple patterns on its surface, both strange and beautiful.
"Lu Ran!"
A sweet face and a sweet voice.
The gloomy Rain Alley City seemed to brighten up.
However, Lu Ran was well aware of the violent heart hidden beneath this beautiful exterior.
"Got a new weapon?" Lu Ran raised his head slightly and greeted her.
"No, this is the one I lost in the Black Tomb before, and the soldiers helped me find it!" Scarlet Xianxian said with a bright smile.
"Congratulations!" Lu Ran sincerely offered his congratulations.
Finding a lost item was indeed a good omen!
For some followers, weapons held great importance.
Taking Lu Ran as an example, if he lost his Jie Ye Sword, could he just buy another black radiant stone sword as a replacement? Of course not!
Lu Ran had been with the Jie Ye Sword for so long, pouring his heart and soul into it, and together they had taken significant steps towards becoming a divine armament!
If the Jie Ye Sword were lost, Lu Ran would be devastated.
"Thanks!" Scarlet Xianxian's smile was sweet, and she was in a good mood.
She didn't look at the three people outside the car but instead looked inside through the open car door.
Jiang Ruyi didn't put on airs, as they were Lu Ran's friends.
As she stepped out of the car, she also drew a string of exclamations from Scarlet Xianxian.
"Wow!" Scarlet Xianxian's eyes lit up as she examined the girl in a white dress, "Not bad, Lu Ran!
I said that the person who could make you so preoccupied must be some kind of fairy."
As soon as I saw her, I understood."
Lu Ran: "..."
Scarlet Xian stepped forward and extended her hand, "Scarlet Xian."
Jiang Ruyi was poised and shook her hand, "Jiang Ruyi."
"Tsk~" Scarlet Xian turned to look at Lu Ran, her lips curling up slightly, "Your voice is so pleasant too!"
Lu Ran sighed, "Pay attention, you're judging me right after we just met."
This arrogance was completely unconcealed.
Jiang Ruyi teased, "If you upset me, we won't take you out to play."
"Hmm?" Scarlet Xian looked at Jiang Ruyi, "You already know?"
Jiang Ruyi nodded slightly, "Lu Ran told me a lot."
Scarlet Xian immediately turned to look at Lu Ran, her eyebrows raised, "You're exposing my secrets, aren't you?"
This expression instantly made Deng Yutang tense up, and Chang Ying also felt a sense of foreboding.
The Blazing Heaven Followers were notorious.
Moreover, having teamed up with Scarlet Xian before, they had personally witnessed her explosive output and fierce temperament.
But Lu Ran seemed unaffected by the threat and smiled, "You wanted to flatter her, right? Go ahead."
Scarlet Xian was a little dissatisfied, "I didn't provoke her, why should I flatter her?"
Lu Ran shrugged, "Trust me, you'll make mistakes, and it's better to have a backup plan."
Scarlet Xian: ???
Jiang Ruyi smiled and glanced at Lu Ran, then said softly, "Let's go, we'll talk in the car."
"Hmm," Scarlet Xian watched Jiang Ruyi turn and get into the car, her thoughts racing.
She was indeed a beauty, gentle and elegant.
No wonder Lu Ran was so devoted to her that he wouldn't even accompany me to an amusement park.
"Why are you standing there? Get in the car!" Lu Ran walked to Scarlet Xian's side.
"I have a premonition!" Scarlet Xian exclaimed.
"Hmm?"
"In the future, I can go wherever I want~"
Lu Ran's expression turned strange, "Why?"
Scarlet Xian smiled, "I feel like she's much easier to flatter than you.
Once I win her over, you'll just be a little follower taking orders from me~"
Lu Ran: "..."
"Hehe~" Scarlet Xian patted Lu Ran's shoulder and stepped into the car.
At that moment, her gaze towards Jiang Ruyi was like she was looking at a plane ticket to anywhere in the country.
As a powerful martial artist, Jiang Ruyi naturally sensed the girl's burning gaze.
Her face turned slightly unnatural, and she changed the topic, "What cultivation level is Sister Xian at?"
"I'm not much higher than you, just call me Xian Xian." Scarlet Xian casually placed the giant hammer on the ground.
Jiang Ruyi thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll call you Sister Xian."
"That's fine." Scarlet Xian sat in the front row and turned to look back, "Calling you with Lu Ran is also nice~"
"What level are you at?" Lu Ran plopped down beside Scarlet Xian, also curious.
Besides him, no one else could sit in this position.
Of course, it was best for Lu Ran to sit there, constantly keeping an eye on this ticking time bomb.
"River Realm," Scarlet Xian replied casually.
"You advanced?"
"I advanced a long time ago! After we returned from Beifeng City, I advanced."
Scarlet Xian looked at Lu Ran, "You played a part in this!"
Lu Ran raised his eyebrows slightly.
Scarlet Xian smiled, "Traveling makes me feel refreshed! Once I'm in a good mood, I advance."
Lu Ran laughed, "You're really good at making excuses to play!"
From behind, Jiang Ruyi's voice reached them, "Has Sister Xian learned Blazing Heaven Divine Art: Scorched Earth Thousand Li?"
Blazing Heaven Divine Art: Scorched Earth Thousand Li: Blazing Heaven Followers can throw a giant, blazing hammer into the sky.
Targets illuminated by the flames will suffer continuous burns.
Once this technique reaches the River Realm, it becomes even more formidable!
The blazing giant hammer can alter the environment, causing rivers to dry up and the earth to wither! Undoubtedly, Scarlet Xian is a formidable weapon! And she has extremely high talent and potential.
Lu Ran increasingly desired to recruit her into the Burnt God Sect.
This way, he would gain a powerful ally, and she could be spared from the extreme emotions of the Supreme Deity.
Hopefully, she wouldn't say things like 'every day lived is one less day' in the future.
From another perspective, Scarlet Xian's bold words indicated that she was well aware of her fate.
"I learned it." Scarlet Xian immediately replied, "But this technique consumes a lot of divine and physical energy, so it can't be used as a regular combat method.
Since learning it, I've only tried it once and haven't used it again."
Lu Ran nodded repeatedly, "Perfect, release all your energy, so you don't explode at the slightest touch."
Scarlet Xian became unhappy, her eyes shooting flames at Lu Ran.
From behind, Jiang Ruyi's voice reached them, and she continued Lu Ran's sentence, "Once we enter the buffer zone, we won't have to worry about the dark environment or being ambushed by the Evil Dog Clan."
Scarlet Xian: "..."
For two to three seconds, Scarlet Xian spoke softly, "Fine, I'll use it then."
Lu Ran was surprised, looking at Scarlet Xian with bewilderment, "How eager are you to go out and play?"
Scarlet Xian pouted, "Shut up."
I'm just trying to make your girlfriend happy!
Why are you talking nonsense?
(End of Chapter)
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