Chapter 224: The Secret of the Cool Night

Chapter 224: The Secret of the Cool Night

On the 19th day of the lunar month, on a train bound for the capital.

The trio of Lu Ran, Jiang Ruyi, and Scarlet Sun sat in a row, with Scarlet Sun naturally occupying the window seat, blocked inside by a couple, afraid that she would cause trouble.

Scarlet Sun was unaware of this, her face full of excitement, chattering non-stop.

"A bunch of dogs who can't stand to see others doing well, I'll scold every one of them!"

"You didn't see how they were disparaging Lu Ran."

"Speaking of which, you two are so admirable, haha, it's so satisfying! I feel more confident when I scold people!"

Jiang Ruyi was a little helpless and gently patted Scarlet Sun, whispering:

"Keep your voice down, don't let others hear."

Scarlet Sun looked at the couple wearing hats and masks and said, "Oh, there's no need to be so careful.

With your disguises, who would recognize you?"

Hearing this, Lu Ran pulled his hat brim down even lower.

Jiang Ruyi continued to remind her, "When we see Lu Ran's mother, you must be careful and not be too reckless."

"Don't worry," Scarlet Sun said, snuggling comfortably against Jiang Ruyi, tilting her head and resting it on the girl's shoulder.

She cherished this hard-earned friendship.

Moreover, this young couple could take her around to have fun.

Scarlet Sun had made up her mind that no matter how much she suffered at Lu Ran and Jiang Ruyi's place, she would endure and hold it in, never making them unhappy.

Hmm, that's quite pathetic.

"Are you comfortable?" Lu Ran's gaze shifted from Jiang Ruyi to Scarlet Sun.

The big sister Scarlet Sun sat with her legs crossed, leaning against Jiang Ruyi, using the girl as a cushion.

She wore black leather boots, and the tips of her shoes were slightly curled up, looking carefree and leisurely.

Scarlet Sun tilted her head slightly, her beautiful eyes looking at Lu Ran, a hint of playfulness in her eyes, "What's wrong? Jealous?"

Lu Ran remained silent, also tilting his head and resting it on Jiang Ruyi's other shoulder.

Jiang Ruyi: "..."

"Hey?" Scarlet Sun sat up straight, looking up and down at the two of them, clicking her tongue in admiration, "You two really do look good together."

Xian'er's voice was not soft, and her gaze was unrestrained.

Jiang Ruyi's face turned slightly red, and she gave Scarlet Sun a sidelong glance.

"Hahaha!" Scarlet Sun's laughter was as unrestrained as ever, attracting the attention of the other passengers in the carriage.

Lu Ran suddenly blurted out, "I guess you don't want to go out and play anymore."

Scarlet Sun's smile froze, and she hummed, turning her head to look out the window.

Lu Ran closed his eyes, inhaling the faint fragrance of jasmine, and felt a wave of drowsiness wash over him.

The night before, he had been cultivating all night without sleep.

Unfortunately, Rain Alley was less than an hour's drive from the capital.

Lu Ran hadn't enjoyed it for long before he was awakened just as he was about to fall asleep.

But to be honest, it wasn't very comfortable.

Jiang Ruyi had a slender figure, and there was too little meat on her, making it a bit uncomfortable to rest his head on her shoulder.

Hmm, maybe a lap pillow next time?

Lu Ran thought to himself, holding the weapon wrapped in fabric, and followed the crowd out of the station.

The trio took a taxi directly to the Immortal Scenic Garden.

As the vehicle approached their destination, Lu Ran once again saw the towering Sword One Divine Sculpture under the blue sky and white clouds.

Whenever people saw this enormous sculpture of the deity, they couldn't help but feel a sense of reverence in their hearts.

Aside from admiring it from afar, Lu Ran's thoughts were also active.

Perhaps, one day in the future, others would look at him in the same way?

As the vehicle stopped at the entrance of the neighborhood, the trio got off.

"Your family is so rich!" Scarlet Sun held her giant hammer and looked up at the grand entrance of the Immortal Scenic Garden.

It was spring, and the neighborhood was filled with lush greenery, birds chirping, and flowers blooming.

Compared to Lu Ran's old neighborhood in Rain Alley City, this place was like heaven! Not to mention that here, one could directly pay respects to the deity and see the original owner of the Sword One.

"My mom is rich," Lu Ran shrugged, "After my parents divorced, I lived with my dad."

Scarlet Sun looked at Lu Ran with a foolish expression, examining him up and down.

Lu Ran: "What's wrong?"

Scarlet Sun: "Mom divorced Dad, not me. It's not like she cut off our mother-son relationship."

Lu Ran's face turned strange, and he scratched his head, "That's true."

Scarlet Sun rolled her eyes, feeling that this guy was hopeless.

Jiang Ruyi's thoughts were more delicate, and she understood Lu Ran a little better.

These seemingly unreasonable words revealed a hint of his true thoughts.

From the past few years of high school life, although Lu Ran didn't lack food or clothing, he didn't have the aura of a "second-generation" rich kid.

"Let's go, let's go," Lu Ran urged.

The mother had apparently informed the security guard, and after Lu Ran stated his intention, a security guard accompanied the group into the neighborhood.

"Wow!" Scarlet Sun looked around, clicking her tongue in amazement, "I always thought you were poor, er, living a bit frugally."

Jiang Ruyi patted Scarlet Sun's shoulder and reminded her again, "When we meet Auntie later, don't talk nonsense."

"I know, I know," Scarlet Sun waved her hand impatiently, "Don't be annoying. Cough, cough."

The big sister Scarlet Sun inadvertently exposed her true nature and immediately realized her mistake.

She quickly held onto Jiang Ruyi's arm, greeting her with a smile and acting like a well-behaved, obedient person.

Jiang Ruyi smiled helplessly and, led by the security guard, entered a building and swiped the elevator card.

When everyone reached the 15th floor and exited the elevator, they saw a tall figure in a white long dress standing quietly at the door of a distant house, with her hands behind her back.

For a moment, both Jiang Ruyi and Scarlet Sun were stunned.

Lu Ran's mother looked young, which wasn't surprising.

What was astonishing was her ethereal aura and unparalleled beauty, like an exiled immortal, causing the two girls to feel ashamed in comparison.

"Mom." Lu Ran hurriedly stepped forward.

Scarlet Sun was completely dumbfounded.

Mom?

How could you call her that?

If you said she was the earthly incarnation of the Deity Sword One, I would believe it!

With such a celestial demeanor, how dare you call her Mom?

Are you shameless?

"Ran Ran is here." Qiao Wanjun's cold aura dissipated, and she smiled gently.

From the cold winter to the warm spring.

Qiao Wanjun changed the season with just one expression.

This wasn't an illusion but a tangible reality.

A powerful believer's influence on their surroundings was very real.

"Mom, this is Jiang Ruyi, and the one playing with the hammer is Scarlet Sun." Lu Ran introduced them, "I told you about them before."

"Auntie."

"Auntie, hello." Jiang Ruyi and Scarlet Sun immediately greeted her.

Qiao Wanjun glanced at the two girls, "I heard you're a follower of Sky Blaze."

Scarlet Sun nodded repeatedly, looking like an obedient and cute girl.

She was really embarrassing the Sky Blaze Sect.

Qiao Wanjun looked at her son and smiled, "You're quite capable."

Lu Ran smirked, "This is all because of her stubbornness! You don't know how bad her temper is."

Scarlet Sun's face darkened, but she didn't dare to react.

Qiao Wanjun naturally noticed the unusual behavior of the Sky Blaze follower.

Seeing her trying hard to endure, Qiao Wanjun secretly nodded in her heart.

After a moment, she turned to Jiang Ruyi, who was standing beside her.

The girl slightly lowered her head, her eyes downcast, appearing obedient and well-behaved.

Qiao Wanjun's gaze fixed on the sword hilt protruding from the girl's shoulder.

"Buzz~"

Cool Night Sword seemed to sense something and floated out on its own.

Lu Ran stepped aside, and the sword turned its blade, using the hilt to reach towards Qiao Wanjun's naturally lowered palm.

The cold hilt gently tapped the woman's fingers, as if seeking her permission.

Seeing that Qiao Wanjun didn't refuse, the hilt then entered her palm.

Lu Ran was stunned by this scene.

It was common knowledge that divine weapons only recognized their owners.

Moreover, they only recognized one owner! But seeing the Cool Night Sword's cautious and even humble actions, Lu Ran found it unbelievable.

What...what was going on here?

"Long time no see, old friend."

Qiao Wanjun spoke softly, extending her slender fingers to caress the cold blade.

"Buzz!"

The Cool Night Sword trembled, and no one knew what it was communicating with Qiao Wanjun.

The three of them stood politely at the door, not daring to disturb.

After a while, Qiao Wanjun spoke, "I have to go soon."

Lu Ran: "Huh?"

Qiao Wanjun turned and walked towards the house, saying, "Jiang Ruyi."

"Auntie." Jiang Ruyi looked up.

"Come."

"Oh, okay." Jiang Ruyi hurried inside, taking off her shoes, not even having time to change into slippers, and followed closely.

It seemed they were heading to the balcony.

As Qiao Wanjun left, Scarlet Sun heaved a sigh of relief.

Lu Ran smirked, "I didn't know you could be so well-behaved."

Hearing this, Scarlet Sun felt a mix of anger and embarrassment, glaring at Lu Ran.

Lu Ran asked in confusion, "You're afraid of her?"

"Who's afraid?" Scarlet Sun straightened her chest, "That's respect!"

"Oh." Lu Ran pretended to understand and walked into the house, "I thought you were bullying the weak and fearing the strong."

Scarlet Sun: ???

She clenched her hammer, her breathing becoming more rapid, her chest heaving.

"Hey! Stop, stop!" Lu Ran realized the situation was not good and quickly said, "Don't be angry!

I was wrong, I was just joking with you."

"Hmm~" Scarlet Sun swayed, holding her forehead with one hand.

At the same time, on the outdoor balcony on the south side of the house.

"Sit." Qiao Wanjun gestured to the wooden chair in front of the small table.

Jiang Ruyi didn't sit down, looking very nervous.

Her gaze swept past the peerlessly beautiful woman, and she could see the towering sculpture of the Deity Sword One in the distance.

The figures of the woman and the deity overlapped somewhat.

It was a peculiar sight.

Qiao Wanjun didn't insist further.

She gently released the sword, and the Cool Night Sword slowly floated up, its translucent black ice material shimmering with a strange glow in the sunlight.

Qiao Wanjun gazed at the divine weapon and spoke softly, "You've chosen him."

Jiang Ruyi lowered her head in confusion, her face turning red like a ripe peach.

No one knew how this divine weapon came to be, not even Lu Ran understood its mystery.

But Jiang Ruyi understood in her heart that Qiao Wanjun knew everything.

Moreover, the path to the Cool Night Sword's deification was set by Qiao Wanjun herself.

From a certain perspective, the owner of the Cool Night Sword wasn't Jiang Ruyi.

It was the girl recognized by Lu Ran, the one he had given the sword to.

More importantly, if Lu Ran's sincere heart was betrayed, this Cool Night Sword could never become a divine weapon.

Qiao Wanjun looked at the girl's shy appearance and smiled lightly:

"Have you ever wondered why the Cool Night Sword's divine realm is so?"

Jiang Ruyi respectfully replied, "Please enlighten me, Senior."

"Senior?"

"Auntie."

Qiao Wanjun raised her eyebrows slightly, "Auntie?"

Jiang Ruyi lowered her head even more, her face as red as a tempting peach.

(End of Chapter)

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