Chapter 319: A Tranquil Pearl

Chapter 319: A Tranquil Pearl

Jiang Ruyi worked diligently.

For the next few days, as soon as the sky brightened at dawn, she would go to her training.

Her training ground was near the Falling Immortal Pavilion.

Lu Ran had observed several times, and Elder Cheng Li was indeed putting in effort, starting from the very basics.

Jiang Ruyi was exceptionally talented and learned quickly, but Elder Cheng Li's teaching standards were extremely strict.

As a result, the lessons became exceptionally dull and tedious.

Jiang Ruyi was patient, repeating the same moves over and over again without complaint.

Lu Ran even saw her carefully organizing her notes during the night.

Every word Elder Cheng Li said and every move he explained were all recorded in her little notebook.

She said that even the most basic things contained Elder Cheng Li's insights into swordsmanship.

Hmm, no wonder she's a top student.

It's worth mentioning that in just a few short days, Jiang Ruyi's extraordinary beauty had become much more restrained.

Although she was still otherworldly and ethereal, at least she no longer made others feel deeply ashamed and inferior.

Lu Ran had once asked her how she did it.

Jiang Ruyi smiled gently, her eyes filled with a hint of pride, as she looked at Lu Ran:

"You don't need anyone to teach you, you've already understood it."

Lu Ran was a bit confused.

What did I understand?

I'm not a good student, don't trick me, top student.

It wasn't until dusk that Lu Ran realized what she meant when he saw her silently gazing at the sunset's afterglow, her eyes reflecting the evening sky.

Falling Immortal Mountain did indeed have a magical charm that could calm one's mind.

The Aura Convergence Technique,

was hidden within this very land.

As long as you had sufficient spiritual roots, you wouldn't even need to actively seek enlightenment.

Cangshan Mountain, Erhai Lake, the sunset glow, and every flower and leaf on Falling Immortal Mountain would naturally influence and assist you in transforming your state of mind.

Time passed, and the lunar calendar reached the thirteenth day.

On this day, Jiang Ruyi, for once, threw a little tantrum.

In the early morning, inside the Falling Immortal Pavilion.

Elder Cheng Li looked at the silent figure standing by the pavilion pillar, hesitating several times before finally speaking up.

"Hehe."

Elder Cheng Li hesitated for a long time before shaking his head and chuckling.

It had been almost a week since he began teaching his new disciple.

He had a good understanding of his disciple's temperament and character.

She was diligent, humble, and held great respect for her master.

However, on this day, when Elder Cheng Li arrived, Jiang Ruyi stood there gazing at Erhai Lake without moving a muscle.

Naturally, the swordsmanship lesson was delayed.

The aura she emanated also made Elder Cheng Li sense that her mood was not good.

"Elder Cheng Li." Suddenly, a young man's voice came from behind.

Elder Cheng Li turned to see Lu Ran, clad in a white robe.

He immediately clasped his fists and smiled, "Lu Little Friend."

Jiang Ruyi had clearly heard this term, but she didn't turn around.

Lu Ran's face showed apology as he clasped his fists, "I'm leaving today, and I was wondering if today's lesson could..."

"No problem, no problem." Elder Cheng Li smiled and left.

"Master," Jiang Ruyi suddenly turned around, her eyes carrying a hint of apology, "Your disciple is not feeling well today."

"It's fine, it's fine." Elder Cheng Li continued to smile, casually waving his hand, and then he left.

After the elder departed, Lu Ran approached Jiang Ruyi from behind.

Jiang Ruyi still gazed at the distant Erhai Lake.

Lu Ran gently played with her hair, smiling, "You're starting to have the aura of the Falling Immortal Mountain's lady, huh?"

Jiang Ruyi: "..."

That damn guy!

He had booked a flight back to protect Rain Alley City and participate in Heavenly Pride.

But he was leaving her here!

Lu Ran stood behind her, speaking softly, "Your swordsmanship lessons have just begun, so focus solely on your training.

Don't worry about anything else.

I was able to slay the River Realm Demon Lord in the River Realm, so it's even less of a problem now.

It's just the night of the fifteenth, it can't harm me."

In fact, Lu Ran had another reason for doing this.

He hoped that Falling Immortal Mountain would continue to help Jiang Ruyi restrain her extraordinary beauty.

At this moment,

she was still dazzling and radiant.

When she appeared in Heavenly Pride in the River Realm, it was already awe-inspiring.

Now, not only had she advanced to the River Realm, but she had also received the Divine Blessing.

The current Jiang Ruyi was not on the same level as she was before.

The influence of Heavenly Pride was too great, and if she appeared again, it would undoubtedly cause a significant stir in Great Summer.

Ordinary people might not be an issue, but if it attracted the attention of the Jade Talisman Deity...

It would only cause more trouble.

She could certainly live a normal life and continue her training and battles, but it was truly unsuitable for her to appear on Heavenly Pride again.

In fact, Lu Ran had also discussed with Immortal Ram about whether Jiang Ruyi should first join the Immortal Sheep Sect.

However, various factors led Lu Ran to abandon this idea.

Firstly, Immortal Ram told Lu Ran to remain calm and not make any rash moves.

Secondly, Jiang Ruyi's temperament was a factor; she had been protected by the Jade Talisman's Divine Art for a long time, and it didn't make sense for her to betray them.

There was also a concept involved:

The higher one's cultivation, the higher the requirements for one's state of mind, and the more one needed to stick to one's true self.

If you do something against your heart due to various factors, this matter might haunt you for life, becoming a hurdle in your path to growth.

Lu Ran certainly didn't want this to happen.

He wanted to uncover the true nature of this world and allow Jiang Ruyi to withdraw from the Jade Talisman Sect without any worries.

Lu Ran had this confidence because Immortal Ram had personally assured him.

In the end, even if you dig deep, she was merely relying on Lu Ran to receive the Divine Blessing here.

If you really want to get to the bottom of it, that's all there is to it.

Immortal Ram also clearly stated that Lu Ran should rest assured.

No matter what happens, he will ensure Jiang Ruyi's safety.

"Just stay here and focus on your cultivation, improve your strength and realm, and strive for the perfection of your sword techniques, okay?" Lu Ran said softly.

Jiang Ruyi remained silent, not uttering a word.

Indeed, the human body that had received the Divine Blessing had an accelerated cultivation speed.

With one-on-one guidance from a Sea Realm powerhouse, her combat power would undoubtedly soar.

The only issue was that she wanted to stay by his side.

In three months, Immortal Ram would open the Divine Ruins!

Even though their separation was inevitable, he still had to leave before then.

Lu Ran played with her hair, "Focus on your cultivation, and soon your radiance will fade, allowing you to return to society sooner.

The next time we meet, don't dazzle me like that again."

"I can't take this every day," Jiang Ruyi turned her head, gazing at the mirror-like Erhai Lake.

A faint smile appeared on her face, but she quickly suppressed it.

I'm angry!

What are you confessing for?"

Lu Ran: "Hmm?"

After a long while, Jiang Ruyi sighed deeply, "I understand. I'll work hard on my cultivation."

Lu Ran took a step forward, encircling her delicate body with one arm, inhaling the fragrance of her hair, "Wait for me."

"Mhm," Jiang Ruyi lowered her head.

No matter what the future holds for you, I'll face it with you.

As early as a week ago, she had made up her mind.

Apart from strength, she would not consider anything else.

But this despicable guy insists on returning on the 15th night.

You troublemaker,

You're messing with my cultivation focus!"

"You can go now." Jiang Ruyi struggled slightly.

But Lu Ran held her tighter, and after a gentle struggle, she let him be.

As the saying goes, there are four things in the mortal world that are hard to control:

A pig during the Spring Festival, a startled donkey, an angry daughter-in-law, and a fish out of water.

Now it seems, it's not that difficult to control~"

"Here, I have something for you." Lu Ran lifted Jiang Ruyi's arm, rolled up the sleeve of her white robe, revealing her slender and fair wrist.

She had always worn a delicate bracelet, and the small red bean on it had become even more lustrous and translucent.

Lu Ran took off the bracelet and took out a jade bead.

The small jade bead was smooth and white, similar in size to the red bean, and when strung on the bracelet, it created an unexpectedly harmonious pairing.

"What's this?" Jiang Ruyi raised her eyebrows slightly.

"A Tranquil Pearl." Lu Ran threaded the small jade bead onto the bracelet and then fastened the red bean bracelet back on her wrist.

"A pearl for tranquility?"

"Yes, a Tranquil Pearl." Lu Ran held her wrist, his palm covering the bracelet, "If something happens, just crush it.

Even if something happens, it will become nothing."

Jiang Ruyi's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she vaguely realized something.

What kind of bead could make Lu Ran so confident, claiming it could solve any crisis? A sacred artifact?

Impossible!

No matter how powerful a sacred artifact is, it has specific functions and cannot solve all problems.

The only remaining answer is, and can only be, the Immortal Sheep!

When the jade bead shatters, the Divine Lord will come to the rescue!

Apart from this, Jiang Ruyi couldn't think of any other existence that could match the phrase, "Even if something happens, it will become nothing."

Jiang Ruyi's heart tightened involuntarily, "You're going to..."

"Don't overthink it, I just want to feel at ease." Lu Ran immediately reassured her, his expression sincere, "I bet you'll wear it for a lifetime."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ruyi's heart calmed slightly.

"Accompany me back for breakfast?" Lu Ran smiled, "My flight is in the morning."

"Oh," Jiang Ruyi replied softly.

Lu Ran left, taking not a single cloud with him.

At noon, when he landed in the capital, Chen Jingjing was there to pick him up.

Usually, when Lu Ran traveled, he went alone and didn't bother others.

However, a few days ago, he had called Chen Jingjing and mentioned his plan to go to the Jade-faced Serpent Demon Cavern for training, thus revealing his itinerary.

"Jing Jing." Lu Ran exited the terminal and immediately spotted her ethereal figure.

Now, compared to Little Ruyi, even Chen Jingjing's charm seemed slightly inferior.

Perhaps it was because Chen Jingjing hadn't received the Divine Blessing?

"Lu Ran," Chen Jingjing revealed a charming smile.

The aloof Sword One disciple couldn't help but be less cold in front of Lu Ran.

"It's too much trouble, I can just take a cab to the high-speed rail station." Lu Ran approached her and said with a smile.

His hat and mask covered most of his face, but his eyes remained captivating.

Chen Jingjing's expression froze for a moment, then she smiled and nodded, "It's no trouble, I'll accompany you for lunch.

Also, congratulations on your advancement to the River Realm."

The former River Realm boy had now grown to such an extent, and his Radiant Blade's divine weapon domain was truly astonishing.

Chen Jingjing sighed in her heart.

It made sense; with such a stunning and peerless mother, how could her son be ordinary? On the other hand, that little Qiao Yuansi was still so unruly, and who knew when he would truly grow up?

"Hehe." Lu Ran chuckled and followed her to the parking lot.

Along the way, Lu Ran asked, "When did my mother say she would come out of seclusion?"

Chen Jingjing shook her head, "The back mountain has been closed off for a long time, and no one is allowed in."

"Oh." Lu Ran felt a bit helpless.

He had been calling his mother, but Chen Jingjing always answered, and Mother had completely secluded herself.

He didn't know when their wedding could be held.

It was already mid-October in the lunar calendar.

Three months later, on the 15th day of the first lunar month, which was Xiao Yuansi's birthday, would Mother be able to attend?

He hoped he could see her before leaving.

If not, should he go up the mountain to look for her?

"I've already arranged everything for the demon den," Chen Jingjing said, "This time, it's quite relaxed.

I heard that Great Summer Tianjiao is going, and they're welcoming him with open arms."

Lu Ran: "."

Originally, it would take pulling strings and connections to secure a 7-day training session, but now, it seemed there wasn't much to say.

In the future, if something like this happens again, he should just contact the local demon den's military directly and not trouble Chen Jingjing.

Chen Jingjing suggested, "Do you want to spend the 15th in the capital? After the city defense is over, I'll accompany you for training."

Lu Ran declined, "Jing Jing, I can go by myself, you focus on your tasks."

He not only wanted to activate the Jade-faced Serpent Evil Idol and learn the Purification Technique.

He also wanted to practice various Riverine-grade evil spells, and naturally, he couldn't have anyone by his side.

Chen Jingjing thought for a moment and said, "That's true, you're already in the River Realm.

However, the intensity of the evil demons' invasion in the capital is greater, which will help you achieve better results."

Lu Ran still shook his head, "The capital is filled with talented individuals; one more or less of me won't make a difference.

Sister, you know about Rain Alley City."

Chen Jingjing pondered for a moment and nodded, not saying anything further.

Thanks to Autumn, the chat, and the bosses who rewarded me: 20240926083340018, 20240926083340018, and 20240926083340018!

Thanks for the support, bosses! You're generous, handsome, and unbeatable!

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