Chapter 201: The Earth Emperor?
Chapter 201: The Earth Emperor?
Rain Alley City's west, at Wuya's Footsteps.
Once again, Lu Ran arrived at the Evil Dog Den, but this time, the military no longer provided a free accompanying instructor for the squad.
Why?
Lu Ran, Jiang Ruyi, and Scarlet Xian were River Realm First, Second, and Third Stage respectively.
Why would they need an accompanying instructor?
Although Jiang and Lu were powerful, they were still high school students, exempt from entry fees. As for Scarlet Xian, who was just along for the ride, she would have to pay for her ticket.
And it was at this ticket-buying moment that a problem arose!
"Blazing Heaven Follower, Scarlet Xian!" A female soldier at the central building, responsible for registration, frowned as she examined the student ID in her hand.
"What's wrong?" Scarlet Xian's expression turned sour.
Why shout so loudly? What's wrong with being a Blazing Heaven follower?
Scarlet Xian's sweet smile was almost exclusively for Lu Ran.
When dealing with others, this Blazing Heaven girl didn't show any kindness.
"Don't speak." Lu Ran immediately stepped forward, standing in front of Scarlet Xian, "I'll handle this."
The female soldier looked at Lu Ran, "Scarlet Xian is on the blacklist and is not allowed to enter the Den."
This statement left both Lu Ran and Scarlet Xian stunned.
Yeah!
How could they have forgotten about this?
Last time, Scarlet Xian had humiliated Kou Yingquan here, slapping him several times.
As a result, Scarlet Xian was detained for five days, deported, and banned from entering Evil Dog Village for six months.
"Blacklist?" Jiang Ruyi stepped forward.
"Around the beginning of October, Sister Xian had a conflict with someone in Evil Dog Village," Lu Ran explained, tapping his forehead in frustration.
It was still before the end of the first lunar month, so the six-month ban hadn't expired yet.
"It's my fault, I forgot about this," Lu Ran said, turning to Scarlet Xian, "Why didn't you remember either?"
Scarlet Xian hummed, "I, Scarlet Xian, have lived a life of battles, countless fights!
How can I remember every little detail?"
"Hehe~" Jiang Ruyi couldn't help but smile, finding Scarlet Xian more and more interesting the more she interacted with her.
She turned to the female soldier and asked, "Can you make an exception?"
"No, this is the rule," the female soldier responded in a matter-of-fact tone.
"Can we go to another Den?" Jiang Ruyi asked, looking at the others.
Chang Ying spoke her mind, "But our training assignment requires Evil Dog Crystals."
Before she could finish, Chang Ying closed her mouth.
Because Scarlet Xian suddenly turned and looked at Chang Ying.
"Don't be foolish, she's my friend," Lu Ran said seriously, a rare sight.
"Oh, I understand," Scarlet Xian turned to look elsewhere.
Lu Ran took out his phone, "I'll find the nearest Evil Dog Den from here."
Suddenly, a male voice came from behind, "Your squad has a good setup."
"Hmm?" Lu Ran turned around and saw a male soldier.
Judging from his shoulder insignia, he seemed to be in charge.
The soldier sized up Lu Ran, clearly aware of Rain Alley City's prominent figure, "Those on the blacklist are not allowed to enter Evil Dog Village for training.
But there's one exception."
Lu Ran: "What?"
Scarlet Xian, looking uncomfortable, didn't wait for a response and said, "Reform through labor."
Everyone: "."
Lu Ran, with a peculiar expression, looked at the soldier, "What kind of labor reform?"
The soldier patiently explained, "This Blazing Heaven follower can go to the buffer zone between the Fifth and Sixth Walls.
Under the supervision of our soldiers, she needs to find Evil Dogs of River Realm Second Stage or lower.
Without harming them, she must drive the Evil Dog Clan towards the Fifth Wall, until they are expelled from the buffer zone."
Lu Ran nodded thoughtfully.
It's basically helping the military!
The novice followers also enjoyed a safe training environment thanks to the military's careful protection.
Thinking of this, Lu Ran asked, "What if we encounter River Realm Third Stage or higher Evil Dogs?"
Soldier: "You can eliminate them on the spot."
"This is a great task!" Lu Ran looked at Scarlet Xian.
"What's so good about it?" Scarlet Xian looked at Lu Ran as if he were a fool, "It's so troublesome to be cautious.
One wrong move, and if you hurt an Evil Dog, your day's work is wasted, and you'll be punished additionally!"
The soldier nodded, "It seems this Blazing Heaven follower understands the rules well."
Scarlet Xian rolled her eyes, "Lu Ran, reform through labor is not for me. You know my deity spells are all area-of-effect.
Killing, I can do! But not killing, it's too difficult."
Lu Ran: "Listen to yourself."
Scarlet Xian was helpless, "It's true! If I accidentally touch those Mist Realm Evil Dogs, they'll die! What do you want me to do?"
Everyone: "."
Lu Ran, annoyed, said, "Aren't we here?"
I'll take care of the low-level Evil Dogs for you.
Ruyi, you can pick out the Evil Dogs above the third stage of the River Realm and freeze them in place. Then, you can smash them, how about it?"
Scarlet Xian was startled, looking at Lu Ran.
Having never had friends, she naturally thought along the lines of her past solitary 'reform through labor' days.
Hearing Lu Ran's words, countless thoughts flashed through her mind.
Lu Ran wasn't just talking; he indeed possessed such capabilities!
Scarlet Xian's heart fluttered, and she whispered, "So, are you two going to 'reform through labor' or am I?"
"We came here to train our skills, didn't we?" Lu Ran spoke nonchalantly, relishing the challenge.
Now, having reached the River Realm, he felt it beneath him to slaughter the demons carefully selected by the soldiers.
Lu Ran turned to Jiang Ruyi and asked, "How about it?"
Jiang Ruyi wasn't interested in slaughtering low-level demons either.
Moreover, she didn't want to dampen Lu Ran's enthusiasm.
Jiang Ruyi turned to look at the male soldier and asked, "Can we help our companions atone for their sins?"
The male soldier nodded and said, "Yes, while you help the Blazing Heaven followers with their reform, you are also assisting our forces in screening the demons.
So, for you, this is an upgraded training mission.
As I mentioned earlier, your team's configuration is excellent, and you are qualified to undertake this task. We will provide an evaluation based on your performance.
After the training is complete, you can submit it to the school, and you will receive additional Follower Points."
Additional Follower Points?
Lu Ran's heart raced, and he immediately said, "We're on it!"
The male soldier smiled and said, "However, these three Stream Realm fifth-stage students cannot enter the buffer zone."
"Yes, yes!" Tian Tian nodded repeatedly, "We won't cross the city walls."
Jiang Ruyi and Lu Ran had originally planned to go to the buffer zone.
In their squad's plan, Jiang and Lu would accompany the others all the way to the fifth city. Afterward, the two of them would take a break from the team and go out to broaden their horizons and fight across the land.
"Okay, Xiao Zhang!"
"Yes!"
"Take them to the Evil Dog Village and the teleportation point."
Lu Ran was curious and looked at the male soldier, "Teleportation point?"
The male soldier nodded, "This Blazing Heaven follower is not allowed to undergo training."
Lu Ran asked, "So?"
"So, we will teleport her directly to the reform area to prevent her from slaying demons on her way to the buffer zone."
Lu Ran hurriedly said, "What about us?"
"Lu Ran." The male soldier picked up Lu Ran's student ID, looked at it intently, and then handed it back, "You can all go to the fifth city together."
"Thank you!" Lu Ran suddenly realized that he had received a lot of care throughout these events.
Indeed, he had made a name for himself within Rain Alley City.
But mere fame might not be enough.
Perhaps he was gradually becoming the city's pride, someone many people placed their hopes upon.
Thinking of this, Lu Ran couldn't help but sigh.
"What's wrong?" A soft voice suddenly sounded beside him.
Lu Ran snapped back to attention and looked at Jiang Ruyi's concerned face. He whispered,
"The care from strangers came too suddenly; I'm not used to it."
Jiang Ruyi also realized how this 'upgraded training mission' had fallen into their hands.
She smiled and said softly, "Tian Tian told me a lot about how you've done so much for this city."
Lu Ran grinned.
Especially on the night of the fifteenth of the twelfth lunar month, we patrolled the streets, and our swords became divine armaments.
Jiang Ruyi walked forward with Lu Ran and joked, "This kind of situation will become more and more common.
After you participate in the Heaven's Pride, within Rain Alley City, wherever you go, people will likely take care of you."
Who in the world doesn't know you?
Lu Ran pursed his lips and whispered, "You're making me feel a bit pressured.
On the fifteenth of February, you must help me; we can't embarrass ourselves!"
"Don't worry!" Jiang Ruyi's voice was soft but firm.
But Lu Ran muttered, "Let's strive to become the pride of Rain Alley City.
In the future, we won't pay for cat food, and we'll just grab lunch meat cans and go~"
Jiang Ruyi smiled and glared at Lu Ran, "Is that all you aspire to?"
"Then let's become the pride of Rain Alley City first."
Lu Ran spoke softly, and in his heart, he added, 'And then become the totem of Rain Alley City!'
A totem,
An object of reverence and worship, a guardian spirit.
Hmm... Sounds a bit rebellious, doesn't it?
(End of Chapter)
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