Chapter 247: Moon Chasing Eyes

Chapter 247: Moon Chasing Eyes

After a moment's thought, Jiang Ruyi spoke up, "Let's give it a try."

"Jiang Ruyi?" Tian Tian was a little surprised and looked at her.

"It's fine," Jiang Ruyi shook her head slightly, naturally understanding Lu Ran's intention.

Only by deeply understanding the demons could one better confront them.

Tian Tian dared not question Jiang Ruyi's decision too much, she could only clench her small fist, her heart filled with worry.

It wasn't that she was concerned about Lu Ran's safety, a mere Stream Realm White Fox wasn't even enough to fill the gaps in their teeth.

The problem was, what if Master fell in love with someone else?

No, no, no!

Is Jiang Ruyi so confident?

How can she be so sure that in the world of the Moonlit Fox's eye technique, Master won't see anyone else? Tian Tian couldn't help but clasp her hands together, pressing them against her chin, silently praying.

At the same time, Lu Ran also opened his eyes, and what he saw was a graceful white fox.

Its pair of ice-blue fox eyes were like a clear lake, and the crescent-shaped pupils made Lu Ran even more entranced.

1 second, 2 seconds...

The Moonlit Fox didn't cast any spells, but beneath its beautiful exterior, it possessed considerable intelligence.

It seemed motionless, but it was actually searching for a breakthrough, looking for an escape route.

"Huh, it's looking at me!" Lu Ran was quite amused, wanting to be affected by its spell, but it didn't cast any.

The demons' intelligence was too high, which was indeed not a good thing.

After the initial encounter, the Moonlit Fox clearly understood that their illusion had no effect on them, so it wouldn't waste its efforts.

"Baa~" Lu Ran suddenly spoke, emitting a faint sheep's bleat.

"Hmm?" The Moonlit Fox's state changed slightly, and it instantly turned its head to look at Lu Ran.

"Baa~~~" Lu Ran stared intently at the Moonlit Fox, giving it ample opportunity to cast its spell.

"Wuu~~~" The fox's cry suddenly rose!

The Moonlit Fox raised its snowy white head and sang towards the moon.

Including the white fox, all the surrounding creatures calmed their minds.

"Huh?" Lu Ran scratched his head, surprised.

His taunting technique had failed?

Lu Ran had been fighting for so long, and this seemed to be the first time his spell had failed! No matter if it was the Night Phantom or the Puppet Shadow, these intelligent humanoid demons couldn't escape Lu Ran's grasp.

After all, the demons' nature was clear; their desire for human blood and tender flesh was beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

But the white fox before him had taught Lu Ran a lesson! The Moonlit Fox not only had high intelligence but also possessed corresponding dark arts, able to guard its own heart.

There was another point that Lu Ran had read:

The Moonlit Fox tribe was indeed ferocious, but not impulsive; their temperament might even be relatively calm.

Lu Ran couldn't imagine that one day, he would use the word "calm" to describe demons.

This...

It's so suitable to summon it, keep it as a pet, or a pillow at home!

"Tian Tian, get the Sacred Lotus ready, I'm going all out!" Lu Ran shouted.

Because the demons had no resistance, every time Lu Ran called out, they would be affected.

And since there were always humans by Lu Ran's side when he cast spells, he had gotten used to lowering the quality of his divine arts.

But facing the Moonlit Fox, Lu Ran had to unleash his full power.

"Yes!" Tian Tian held the Sacred Lotus with both hands, doing her best to stimulate the flower.

Lu Ran channeled his divine power, raising the quality of his divine art to the highest:

"Baa~"

His call was incredibly soft, and his voice revealed a hint of sadness and fear.

At this moment, Lu Ran was the most vulnerable little one, attracting predators to trample and ravage him.

River-grade Divine Art · Wailing Sound!

"Hmm!!!"

The mere Stream Realm Moonlit Fox, faced with a River Realm expert's river-grade divine art, was completely affected!

The Moonlit Fox suddenly lunged forward, and its seven long tails suddenly grew incredibly long.

On the fox's tail, there was a layer of pale white radiance, like beautiful moonlight!

Moonlit Fox's Dark Art · Radiant Moon Tail!

Lu Ran: "..."

Damn it!

Did I use too much force?

I just wanted you to cast an illusion, is that so difficult? Lu Ran raised his right hand, drew his sword, and blocked it in one go!

"Ding!"

A crisp sound rang out, piercing everyone's eardrums.

One of the Moonlit Fox's tails collided heavily with the Night Silence Blade.

The furry fox tail should have been soft, but the light on its tail made it incredibly hard and destructive.

"Ding~ Ding~ Ding!"

A series of crisp sounds followed.

On the Bright Moon Ridge, human shadows and sword marks appeared.

Amidst the moonlight woven by the seven fox tails, Lu Ran strolled leisurely, effortlessly.

Jiang Ruyi looked at this scene with slightly dazed eyes.

Everyone present knew Lu Ran's martial arts skills well.

This Moonlit Fox was a Stream Realm demon, so it couldn't cause any trouble for Lu Ran.

But...

This scene was just too beautiful.

The fox was beautiful, and the sword was beautiful.

But the person was even more beautiful!

In the eyes of the martial artists, Lu Ran didn't seem to be fighting a demon but rather dancing gracefully under the moonlight.

Both Jiang Ruyi and Tian Tian had attended Lu Ran's master class, and he hoped that when facing demons at close range, they would have some self-defense capabilities.

Now, Lu Ran had brought the lessons into real combat, once again demonstrating what the "product" was like.

"Hmm." Chang Ying held her face in one hand, admiring Lu Ran with adoration.

"Satisfied." Deng Yutang's face was content, appreciating Lu Ran's heroic posture.

It was much more comfortable than watching videos on the computer.

"Slap! Slap!"

The seven long fox tails lashed at Lu Ran, leaving trails of beautiful moonlight in the air.

The Moonlit Fox, after a prolonged stalemate, grew more frenzied with each passing moment.

Suddenly, it leaped with agility, its four claws scraping the ground as it moved sideways.

Its beautiful fox eyes glowed with a pale moonlight, fixated on Lu Ran.

Here it comes!

Lu Ran braced himself, not flinching, and stared directly into those moonlit fox eyes.

Ghost Moon Dark Art: Moon-Chasing Eyes!

1 second, 2 seconds, 3 seconds... Although Lu Ran lacked defensive techniques, his mental fortitude as a River Realm follower was evident.

After a full 5 to 6 seconds, Lu Ran finally succumbed to the illusion.

"Ding-a-ling~"

The end-of-class bell suddenly rang.

Lu Ran looked around in confusion, realizing he was in a classroom.

Students in the class chattered noisily.

Suddenly, a pleasant female voice reached his ears: "Hello, my name is Jiang Ruyi."

"Hmm?" Lu Ran turned to see a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl.

Her hair was not yet long enough to drape over her shoulders, and her clothes did not flutter in the wind.

She wore a simple blue and white school uniform, her hair tied in a neat ponytail, and her face was youthful and innocent.

"Jiang, Ruyi."

The girl picked up a pen, murmuring her name as she wrote it down in her notebook.

Lu Ran's mouth hung slightly open, his mind feeling hazy.

"What about you?" Jiang Ruyi extended her fair, delicate hand, offering the pen to him.

"I... my name is Lu Ran," Lu Ran said, his voice a bit strained.

As if under a spell, he took the pen from the girl, just as he had done years ago, and wrote his name on the paper.

"Lu Ran," the girl repeated his name, then smiled, "It seems like you have a bit of a temper, huh?"

Lu Ran: "I..."

It seemed like the first day of school.

As the sun set in the west, casting a lonely glow over the desolate area, Lu Ran walked towards the Wu Lie He River residential community with his school bag on his back. Suddenly, he heard a voice from behind:

"Lu Ran?"

"Hmm?" Lu Ran turned around.

Jiang Ruyi approached, curiosity in her eyes. "Do you live around here too?"

"I..." Lu Ran glanced at the old residential community in the distance.

"Why aren't you talking?" Jiang Ruyi, with her school bag on her back, came up beside Lu Ran and covered her mouth with a smile, "You're so quiet."

"Hehe." Lu Ran scratched his head, not revealing his destination.

The setting sun stretched their shadows long and thin.

"Next year at this time, it will be our turn to worship the deities. Have you decided which deity you'll pay homage to?"

On the dilapidated terrace, Jiang Ruyi stood by the railing, gazing at the distant Wu Lie He River.

"Lord Jade Talisman, of course," Lu Ran said, gripping a wooden sword, his body glistening with sweat. "What about you?"

Jiang Ruyi pursed her lips, seemingly shy to speak.

"Oh, are you blushing?" Lu Ran stopped his training and walked over to the railing, looking at the girl's profile.

The teasing tone was a far cry from the initial awkwardness of their first encounter.

"Lord Sword," Jiang Ruyi whispered, unable to hold back Lu Ran's prodding.

Lu Ran's expression turned peculiar. "Miss Jiang, with your gentle nature, do you think Lord Sword will accept you?"

Jiang Ruyi pouted and turned her head towards Lu Ran.

Her eyes, a stunning shade of ice blue, had crescent-shaped pupils that were breathtaking.

However, Lu Ran seemed oblivious to any anomaly, repeatedly pleading: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. You're so pretty, Lord Sword will surely cry and beg for you!"

"Don't be silly," the girl's face turned slightly red, and she turned towards the staircase.

"Hey, are you going home?"

"Hmph."

"Lu Ran?"

"Hmm?" In the old family home, Lu Ran approached the window and saw a tall, graceful figure standing beneath a tree.

The girl had changed out of her school uniform and into a beautiful white dress, her ponytail now transformed into flowing, shoulder-length hair.

A gentle breeze blew, causing her hair to dance and her skirt to flutter.

"Wow~"

Lu Ran exclaimed in awe, gazing at the gentle and charming girl. "Oh no."

"What's wrong?" Jiang Ruyi's ice-blue eyes, with their crescent-shaped pupils, looked at him with confusion.

Lu Ran: "Who can tell the difference between you and Chang'e now?"

Jiang Ruyi's face turned even redder, and she couldn't help but give Lu Ran a playful glare. "You're such a sweet talker."

In the autumn, the wind howled, and the leaves turned yellow.

Outside the Rain Alley Home Community, the girl picked up a dark red knitted scarf and draped it around his neck.

In the winter, snow covered the ground, turning the world into a white wonderland.

In the elementary school playground, a solitary figure sat on a swing, gazing at the empty swing beside her.

In the spring, a gentle breeze blew, and the sky was clear and blue.

The girl in the white dress descended slowly, her ice-blue eyes filled with longing, and she smiled at the dazed person on the stage.

"Sss!"

The sound of a blade piercing flesh suddenly echoed.

The illusion shattered.

The blue sky transformed into a starry sky, and the playground became a mountain ridge.

The only constant was the ice-blue eyes and the beautiful crescent-shaped pupils.

"Wuu~" The Moonlit Fox whimpered, lying on its side.

It had been pierced through the neck by the Cool Night Sword, the blade buried deep in the ground.

The fox and Lu Ran continued to stare at each other.

Lu Ran stared at the fox's eyes, seeing the love and longing within, and watched as the light in those eyes gradually faded.

"Heh," Lu Ran's sigh was trembling.

In a short time, the emotions that welled up within him were too intertwined with those beautiful eyes to be separated.

Lu Ran lowered his head, covering his eyes with one hand.

You're being playful, little fox.

Where's the promised skill of the male protagonist, the one that makes him a heartthrob and a lady-killer? You didn't give me a seductive and enchanting beauty, but instead, you hit me with the 'white moonlight' trope?

How could you be so cruel?

Please give me some moon tickets.

(End of Chapter)

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