Chapter 301: Returning Home in the Rain

Chapter 301: Returning Home in the Rain

As night fell, a light drizzle began to fall.

The train arrived at the station, pulling into Old City Rain Alley.

Lu Ran silently gazed out the train window, looking at the sparsely lit streets of his hometown.

Jiang Ruyi, the girl, nestled against him, her face resting on his shoulder.

In her sleep, she looked peaceful and beautiful, her delicate hand clasped tightly with Lu Ran's, as if afraid he would leave.

On her wrist, she wore a delicate fine gold bracelet, with a small red bean embedded in it, emitting a lustrous glow.

She slept soundly, as if she hadn't slept well in the past two days.

Now, with Lu Ran by her side, even on the train, she slept sweetly.

"Ruyi, Ruyi?" Lu Ran called softly.

"Hmm?" Jiang Ruyi opened her sleepy eyes and slightly lifted her head, meeting a pair of gentle eyes.

After the battle, Lu Ran's eyes had returned to their original state.

The night sky from Galaxy Bay, merged with the falling flowers and clouds of Immortal Sheep Mountain.

Mysterious and profound, serene and peaceful.

The pilgrimage had brought about some changes in Lu Ran, and the title "Lu Immortal" was not just an empty name.

Whether it was body tempering and marrow washing or purifying cultivation, everything related to the Immortal Sheep in the land of colorful clouds had an indescribable magic that deeply influenced Lu Ran.

Jiang Ruyi had just woken up, and seeing such beautiful eyes, she couldn't help but stare in a daze.

"Ruyi?" Lu Ran blinked.

"Hm?" Jiang Ruyi's cheeks flushed, and she averted her gaze.

Having just woken up, her voice was soft and sticky, with a unique charm.

Lu Ran's inner fire surged, and the calmness in his eyes vanished.

At eighteen, he was at the peak of his youth.

After not seeing his girlfriend for over two months, they were finally returning home together. How could he let this opportunity pass?

Well, who knows?

"Are you going back to your uncle and aunt's place, or are you coming with me?" Lu Ran asked.

"I'll go back to my parents' house first and tell them about the situation." Jiang Ruyi spoke softly, "Tomorrow morning, I'll come to find you."

Lu Ran: "..."

It seemed that this matter would be settled today.

"Oh, then I'll send you back." Lu Ran's tone couldn't hide his disappointment.

Jiang Ruyi was a very sensible girl.

She had always been like this, and her choice was understandable.

Jiang Ruyi was sensitive, and she seemed to sense something, gently squeezing Lu Ran's hand as if to comfort him.

The train slowly came to a stop, and the two quickly disembarked.

At Rain Alley Station, not many passengers got off, and the world returned to the familiar scene Jiang Ruyi knew.

Cold and quiet.

In the chilly autumn rain, the two ran and caught a taxi.

When Lu Ran returned home, it was almost eight o'clock.

The house was as quiet as the streets outside. After Lu Ran left, Xiao Lihua had been staying with the Jiang family.

Lu Ran didn't even bother to turn on the lights. He quickly headed to the bathroom, shedding his wet clothes and turning on the shower.

But just as he started to bathe, a voice echoed in his mind.

"Hmm?" Lu Ran paused, testing, "Radiant Light?"

"It's Night Silence."

Lu Ran felt a bit embarrassed and explained, "Your voice is exactly the same as Radiant Light's."

Night Silence remained silent, ignoring Lu Ran.

"What's wrong, Night Silence?" Lu Ran asked again.

"Crack~"

To his surprise, the bathroom door opened, and Night Silence flew in by itself.

Lu Ran, naked, was startled!

He looked at the sharp divine weapon and quickly covered his vital areas with one hand:

"Hey, I just mistook the blade, is it necessary to get so angry?"

Night Silence: "My spot has been taken."

"Huh?" Lu Ran was a bit confused.

Ever since Jiang Ruyi moved in, both Radiant Light and Night Silence had been hung on the wall in the small bedroom.

There were even wooden frames on the wall specifically for hanging the blades, with one blade above the other, positioned parallel to the floor.

Night Silence hung quietly in the bathroom, motionless.

"Wait a moment." Lu Ran extended his hand, and energy surged in his palm.

A beautiful bronze mirror appeared, floating in front of him.

With a thought, the mirror's image flickered, showing Radiant Light.

Lu Ran's mind moved again, and the camera pulled back slightly, revealing a Tang Crossblade resting horizontally on the blade rack below Radiant Light.

"Tianchen Blade," Lu Ran realized, then looked at Night Silence, "You're a divine weapon, and you're letting a mortal weapon bully you?"

Night Silence: "It must have been placed there by the young lady."

Lu Ran: "..."

Excellent!

Respecting hierarchy, truly my good divine weapon!

Since the young lady had placed it there, it was indeed inappropriate for him to kick it out.

Lu Ran immediately left the bathroom. Although there was no one at home, when he stepped out, he still put on a crimson radiance robe.

Clearly meant as a wedding dress, it was now used as a bathrobe.

Well, the main focus was on freedom and fearlessness.

Lu Ran went to the small bedroom, walked to the computer desk, and took down the Tianchen Blade.

"So heavy?"

Lu Ran muttered to himself, testing its weight.

Tianchen Steel, from its appearance, looked no different from ordinary steel.

But this material was produced in the Demon Cavern and was one of Great Xia's top weapon materials!

Its rarity and high price were astonishing.

"Huff~"

Lu Ran twirled the blade, holding it horizontally in front of him, examining it carefully.

This blade was modeled after the Tang Crossblade, with a slender body, about two fingers wide, and a length of 80cm, with a 30cm handle.

On both sides of the blade, there was a narrow blood groove, located below the spine and parallel to it.

"Hmm." Lu Ran licked his lips and slowly ran his finger along the blade.

This blade not only felt heavy in his hand but also had an excellent texture.

Indeed, it was a Tianchen blade that people in the world dreamed of, and it was truly remarkable.

"Buzz!"

Lu Ran followed the sound of the vibration and looked up.

The Night Silence Blade on the lower rack had found its place, silent and still.

The Radiant Light Saber on the upper rack, however, shook slightly.

"What's going on?" Lu Ran was puzzled.

But neither of the divine weapons paid him any attention.

Lu Ran pondered for a moment and then realized something, his face turning slightly embarrassed.

What have I done?

Standing in front of the two divine weapons, admiring and caressing other blades right in front of them, was a bit inappropriate!

Lu Ran hurriedly threw the Tianchen Blade onto the small bed, grabbed a t-shirt and shorts, and rushed to take a shower.

After more than ten minutes, Lu Ran returned to the small bedroom feeling refreshed.

Looking at the "little third" on the bed, Lu Ran hesitated for a moment.

He glanced at the Radiant Light Saber and Night Silence Blade, then carefully picked up the Tianchen Blade and placed it against the computer desk.

Lu Ran couldn't take it away.

He had to start desensitizing himself from now on.

After all, Lu Ran had great ambitions and wanted to cultivate the Tianchen Blade into a divine weapon.

He had even fantasized about activating the Demon Idol, spreading eight Demon Hands, and holding a divine weapon in each hand.

So, the Tianchen Blade would eventually need to come into contact with the Radiant Light Saber and Night Silence Blade.

Lu Ran secretly observed the two divine weapons and only breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that they had no reaction.

Being a master was also quite humiliating~

Lu Ran quickly approached the small shrine, clasped his hands together, and bowed respectfully:

"Sage Sheep, I'm back. Thank you for saving me this afternoon!"

A deep voice echoed in his mind:

"A mere River Realm Palm is not even worth scratching an itch."

Lu Ran: ???

He had already prepared himself for a scolding.

Previously, the Sage Sheep had emphasized not to use the Divine Technique: Sin Sacrifice Body lightly.

To summon the Sage Sheep, the deity would need to utilize primordial energy.

Lu Ran had his own clear purpose, and for Jiang Ruyi, he was willing to accept punishment.

But now, after doing so, the Sage Sheep not only didn't blame him but also seemed to have a comforting tone?

What?

Was the Sage Sheep worried that his disciple's psychological burden was too heavy, so he spoke like that?

He really... I'm going to cry.

Lu Ran calmed his mind: "For you, nothing is worth mentioning.

For me, it's a matter of life and death. Thank you, Sage Sheep, for saving me!"

The jade carving of the Sage Sheep: "You made your decision, and I made mine.

If we both think it's worth it, then it is."

Lu Ran's heart surged with emotions, and he said in a deep voice: "I will strive to comprehend the Evil Technique: Paper Puppet and the combination method with the Sin Sacrifice Body.

In the future..."

The jade carving interrupted: "Since you couldn't find the fusion point within the Demon Cavern, there's no need to rush it now.

Wait until the techniques reach the River Rank, and the fusion may become easier."

Previously, when Lu Ran was training in the Milky Way Bay, he had indeed trained hard, but unfortunately, he couldn't find the fusion point for the two techniques.

Perhaps, when the techniques advance to the River Rank and he becomes more proficient, everything will become easier to handle.

The jade carving continued: "The most important task now is to gain enlightenment and advance to the River Realm."

"Yes!" Lu Ran nodded firmly.

He had returned to Rain Alley specifically to advance to the River Realm.

He just didn't know how long he would need to cultivate at the Wulie Riverbank to obtain the promotion method.

Hopefully, it wouldn't take a year or half a year.

Hmm... It probably wouldn't, right?

The Sage Sheep didn't transmit any further sound, so Lu Ran bowed again and then left the room.

He had planned to clean up the house since he had been away for more than two months, but when he opened the door and looked around, he discovered that the house was clean and tidy everywhere.

Could it be that Jiang Ruyi had come here to clean up yesterday before school started?

Lu Ran silently observed for a moment and couldn't help but shake his head with a smile.

He returned to the small bedroom and sat cross-legged in front of the shrine.

Having reached the River Realm Stage Five, his physical body was already prepared, and there was indeed no need to cultivate divine energy.

But this was a good habit.

Moreover, his prayers could also turn into faith power for the Sage Sheep to absorb.

Speaking of which, Lu Ran's way of offering to the deity was not limited to just praying.

When he killed demons and captured souls to cultivate the Evil Sculpture, the Sage Sheep would always sneak a bite.

Among the countless souls, there was naturally primordial energy, and the Sage Sheep never treated itself unfairly.

After meditating for a long time, Lu Ran suddenly tilted his head.

Faintly, he heard the sound of a key being inserted into the lock.

"Hmm?" Lu Ran immediately stood up and walked out of the small bedroom.

In the distance, the door opened, and a tall figure in a raincoat entered his sight.

"Ruyi?" Lu Ran quickly stepped forward. "Weren't you coming tomorrow?"

After returning home, Jiang Ruyi had obviously adjusted her state.

She smiled and held up a thermal lunch box: "You haven't had dinner yet, right?

Mom taught me to make braised pork ribs. Do you want some?"

Looking at her charming smile, Lu Ran felt as if the living room's lights had become much brighter.

He didn't know if she had rushed or if the wind and rain outside were too strong, but some raindrops had fallen on her face, leaving wet marks.

"Don't you want to eat? Then I'll leave."

Jiang Ruyi saw that Lu Ran hadn't spoken for a long time and pretended to be unhappy.

Lu Ran immediately took a step forward, grabbed slippers from the shoe rack, knelt down, and helped her remove her boots:

"I do."

Chapter 300!

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