Chapter 228: Crimson Paper Skull

Chapter 228: Crimson Paper Skull

The abandoned village was deathly silent.

Lu Ran walked lightly on the dirt path, gazing at the dilapidated houses on either side of the street.

The low mud walls were covered in cracks, as if they would collapse with the slightest push.

The mud brick houses within the compounds were no better, with obvious cracks on their walls, and some even had weeds swaying in the wind.

"This atmosphere..."

Lu Ran couldn't help but admire it in his heart.

The military had done a great job with the setup, making it incredibly immersive.

In the distance, right in the center of the village, there was even a crooked-necked tree standing.

Behind it, Si Xianxian's entire body went numb.

Why are they doing this? It's like being in a horror movie.

"Young Master," Si Xianxian looked at Lu Ran's back and asked in a low voice, "Have you found it? Where's the Crimson Paper Person?"

She tightly held Jiang Ruyi's arm, looking around anxiously.

This scene was quite interesting. The fiery Sky Blaze girl, who had never feared demons, was now scared?

Indeed, at this moment, Si Xianxian only wanted the Crimson Paper Person to appear quickly so she could fight and relieve her tension!

This dead silent village was truly terrifying.

"Shh!" Lu Ran issued a silent command, his gaze falling on a large compound.

He seemed to know why the Crimson Paper Clan had turned on each other.

In the desolate village, dilapidated mud brick houses were everywhere, and as far as the eye could see, they all belonged to "poor families."

Only a very small number of buildings stood out.

For example, to Lu Ran's left, there stood a relatively large compound.

The massive house was not a crudely built mud brick structure but a wooden Chinese-style ancient mansion.

The grand gate was particularly impressive, painted red.

Under the moonlight, the red gate shone with a vibrant hue.

Eerie and eye-catching.

The Crimson Paper Person who came here would undoubtedly choose to reside in such a compound.

That would make it easier to start a fight!

"That house," Lu Ran said softly, quickening his pace.

"Xian'er," Jiang Ruyi spoke softly.

"Hmm?"

"It's just a Crimson Paper Person, don't scare yourself," Jiang Ruyi soothed softly, "Later, be gentle, and don't tear down the house."

Si Xianxian: "..."

Indeed, she wasn't afraid of demons.

Her fear stemmed from childhood trauma and her own imagination.

"Creak~~~"

Si Xianxian shuddered and turned to look.

She saw Lu Ran standing in front of the grand gate, gently pushing open a crack in the red door.

In the moonlit abandoned village, the ghostly red door stood out.

Si Xianxian finally couldn't hold it in.

"Damn it, die!" Si Xianxian cursed under her breath, holding a hammer and striding forward.

At this moment, the characteristics of a Sky Blaze follower were fully displayed, and she was extremely uncontrollable!

One second ago, she was still trembling with fear, and the next second, she burst into rage.

"Xian'er!" Jiang Ruyi exclaimed softly, instinctively reaching out to grab Si Xianxian, but she caught nothing.

Jiang Ruyi couldn't stop the Sky Blaze girl, and Lu Ran, who stood in front of the grand gate, was "extinguished" by the "barrel of gunpowder."

Lu Ran's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and his voice was low and soft, "Sheep cry sound!"

Just as Si Xianxian lifted her long leg, about to kick open the gate, her entire body froze in place.

On the one hand, Lu Ran's divine technique had taken effect.

On the other hand...

After such a long time, Si Xianxian's response to Lu Ran's commands was almost reflexive.

Lu Ran reached out and pressed Si Xianxian's head, pulling her close to his face.

He leaned his lips close to Si Xianxian's ear and spoke again, "Sheep cry sound~~~"

Face piercing cry, ear-piercing cry!

Si Xianxian's body swayed, and her fiery eyes softened, and a trace of affection rose in her heart.

The compassionate voice was indeed deadly!

Ear-piercing cry, each word was a blow!

Xian'er's pity and affection for Lu Ran made her want to give her all, even her life, to care for this "little lamb."

However, Lu Ran was not polite.

"Don't be foolish," his hand remained on her head, and he pushed her back.

"Hmm," Si Xianxian's upper body leaned back, stumbling, and she was also caught by Jiang Ruyi behind her.

Even with such rough treatment, this fiery Sky Blaze girl still had no anger.

The people behind them stared in surprise!

Was the Sky Blaze follower possessed?

The facts proved that Si Xianxian indeed shouldn't be afraid of ghosts.

Instead of worrying about demons and evil spirits, she should be more concerned about Lu Ran.

This was also an unavoidable matter.

Firstly, Lu Ran was now a River Realm cultivator, and the divine technique he displayed was of River Grade.

Secondly, the longer the two of them interacted and the better their relationship, the less capable Si Xianxian was of resisting.

Lastly... who would stick to someone's ear and torment them like this?

"This..." Li Xin turned to look at her brother.

Li Ming silently clicked his tongue, keeping his eyes fixed on Lu Ran's back.

Ever since the Li brothers learned that Si Xianxian was a Sky Blaze follower, the two of them had been on high alert.

The brothers had also prepared themselves mentally, ready to deal with any unexpected situations.

After all, the Sky Blaze followers in this world were all extremely unstable factors, almost uncontrollable!

But this Sacred Sheep follower...

His methods were indeed ruthless!

The Sky Blaze follower had already burst into rage, yet Lu Ran could still suppress her?

Damn, that's incredible!

Sky Blaze followers were so powerful that they made people tremble, but they couldn't be used by Great Xia.

If there were more Sacred Sheep followers like Lu Ran, wouldn't Great Xia's military strength soar?

What a pity.

In the forty years since the Deity's descent, only one "battle sheep" like Lu Ran had appeared.

Other Immortal Sheep Believers, let alone the Heaven Flame Believers, would likely kneel and cry for mercy upon seeing the furious Heaven Flame Disciples.

Jingjing Chen silently observed this scene, her expression growing solemn.

She realized a very serious problem!

Now that she had met Lu Ran, in the future, they would become increasingly familiar with each other.

As the Great Xia Tyrant, Lu Ran's strength was evident, and he was also the son of Peak Lord Qiao.

Jingjing Chen asked herself, she should grow to appreciate Lu Ran more and more, and their relationship would likely improve.

Until their relationship reached a certain level or Lu Ran's strength caught up, he might truly do as he pleased in front of her!

Thinking of this, Jingjing Chen's brows furrowed.

Whenever the Immortal Sheep Believers were mentioned, most people held contemptuous and disdainful attitudes.

The Celestial Sheep Lord, as a Ninth Rank God, recruited human believers with generally low aptitudes, incapable of becoming experts.

But Lu Ran was an extreme exception; he was a combat sheep with explosive talent!

One day, people would realize that the Sacred Sheep Sect was far more terrifying than demons.

At least most demons could give you a straightforward fight.

But powerful Immortal Sheep Believers could make you lose your personal will, willingly sacrificing everything for them.

"Squeak~"

Lu Ran continued pushing the grand gate, until it was wide enough for a person to sidle through.

He didn't know that he had just revealed a skill that stirred up a huge wave in the hearts of the Qiantang River Realm's powerful beings.

At this moment, Lu Ran was fully focused as he quietly sneaked into the courtyard.

He approached the manor's entrance, sensing the increasingly dense demonic aura, and the Crimson Paper Figure was probably just beyond the door in the hall!

Lu Ran sidestepped a few times and peered through a window, not knowing who had torn the paper covering it.

The hall was pitch-black.

However, Lu Ran's Evil Perception had reached the River Grade, allowing him to see through the darkness.

After several months, he finally saw the Crimson Paper Figure again.

With just a glance, Lu Ran's hair stood on end!

Was the military setting this realistic?

It was evident that soldiers had just cleaned the place, as the hall was tidy and exuded an ancient charm.

In the center, an Eight Immortals Table was placed, with Armchairs on both sides.

On one of the armchairs, a female figure sat quietly.

She wore a crimson bridal robe, her head covered with a red veil.

In the dark room, that motionless, vibrant red figure appeared shockingly eerie.

It's worth mentioning that the Crimson Paper Clan's phoenix crown and flowing sleeves were part of their 'entrance' attire.

But the red cloth covering her head was the Demon Art of Crimson Bridal Robe.

This technique was a type of remote attack skill, often used by the Crimson Paper Clan to torment humans.

The red veil could flutter back and forth according to the Crimson Paper Clan's intentions.

It could cover people's faces, suffocating them to death.

Or it could strangle people's necks, suspending them in the air until they died.

Such methods, just by listening to them, seemed incredibly cruel.

And at this moment, the cruel Crimson Paper Figure sat quietly in the armchair.

She resembled a bride waiting for her groom to return and hold their wedding ceremony.

"It had to be you, Crimson Paper."

Lu Ran muttered to himself, quietly walking back to the house entrance.

It was too tantalizing!

Since their last meeting, Lu Ran had encountered numerous demons, some of which stirred his emotions.

The Puppet String Clan, enchanting and beautiful, enslaved countless beings.

The Night Mirage Clan, graceful and mysterious, with deadly prowess.

But these demons didn't make Lu Ran's temples throb like the Crimson Paper Figure did!

After much thought, only the Nether Flower Dan, who performed her sinister dance at midnight, could compete with the Crimson Paper Figure.

Chinese-style horror was indeed the most terrifying!

Under the watchful eyes of Jiang Ruyi and Scarlet Sun, Lu Ran gently pushed open the door.

As the wooden door creaked, the Crimson Paper Figure finally sensed something amiss.

"Hmm?" She reached up and lifted the red veil.

Lu Ran's eyes narrowed, intending to sneak closer, but now he had no time for subtlety.

He dashed forward, brandishing the Night Silence Blade, and lunged at the Crimson Paper Figure.

Crimson Paper, were you waiting for me?

I'm here!

"Sss!"

The blade pierced the flesh!

The sharp Night Silence Blade didn't slash the Crimson Paper Figure's throat.

After all, her face was still covered by the red veil.

In a critical moment, the Crimson Paper Figure abruptly tilted her head, and the blade sliced into the side of her neck, creating a not-too-deep nor shallow wound.

"Hoo~"

The Crimson Paper Figure remained seated in the armchair, and another Crimson Paper Figure's shadow drifted to the side.

Demon Art of Paper Substitute?

Quite a comprehensive set of demon skills?

Lu Ran's eyes narrowed, and a mist rose from beneath his feet.

"Sss—"

Lu Ran's figure suddenly teleported, flashing past the Crimson Paper Figure.

"Swoosh~"

A head flew high, blood splattering everywhere.

If slicing the side of the neck wasn't considered a fatal injury, and the Crimson Paper Figure could still use the Paper Substitute technique...

Then Lu Ran's beheading, like the one performed by the Great Nightmare in the rainy night, left no chance for the Crimson Paper Figure!

"Hoo~"

Lu Ran rushed forward and abruptly stopped, turning to look up.

The phoenix crown emitted crisp, pleasant sounds.

Lu Ran extended his hand and caught a falling beautiful head.

He saw the pale, paper-like face and the wide-open beautiful eyes.

"Willful Consort, you'll never find him in this lifetime."

Lu Ran silently recited in his heart, gazing at the beautiful head in his arms as it crumbled into mist.

But you've found your destiny.

You've found the Demon Lord!

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