Chapter 334: Those Flowers

Chapter 334: Those Flowers

The phone vibrated for a full minute before finally stopping.

But soon after, it buzzed again.

Lu Ran tried to compose himself and eventually picked up the phone. After a glance, he answered the call.

"Sister Xian'er."

"Young Master!"

A sweet voice came from the other end of the line.

Sweet enough to be sickening.

Ever since the training in Yanji Village, the title of 'Young Master' had stuck.

It was clear that Si Xianxian was quite excited, "Young Master was so amazing last night! It was so exhilarating!"

Lu Ran: "."

Si Xianxian, immersed in her emotions, spoke quickly, "When you forcefully took on the giant black gun, it was so intense!

Damn! You split the giant spear in two, from start to finish, creating two fiery seas!

I was so pumped, I smashed my computer!"

Sister Xian'er was as sweet as ever.

Her voice was sweet,

And her small mouth was even sweeter.

Lu Ran leaned back in his chair, "Did Auntie scold you?"

Others might exaggerate when they say they smashed their computer, but when these words came from the mouth of the daughter of the Lietian Sect, they were most likely true.

"Uh." Si Xianxian hesitated for a moment, her voice lowering significantly, "Why bring her up, let's talk about us."

"Us?"

"Yes, yes!" Si Xianxian's voice turned even sweeter, "This month, where is Young Master planning to take me to play?"

Lu Ran fell silent.

He suddenly realized a problem—on this path of climbing higher, he would hurt many people's feelings.

Jiang Ruyi, Qiao Yuansi.

And now, Sister Xian'er had joined the list.

"I..."

"Where are we going?" Si Xianxian asked eagerly.

"I have a mission from my sect, and I'm very busy. I can't accompany you."

Si Xianxian's tone changed instantly, her voice turning low, "So, you said yesterday that you would call me today.

You're just humoring me, don't let me make a fuss."

Lu Ran explained, "I'm not just humoring you, I wanted to talk to you about it again today."

"Okay, sorry for disturbing you." Si Xianxian responded lightly and hung up before Lu Ran could finish speaking.

The busy tone rang in his ear.

Lu Ran couldn't help but smile.

In fact, he had already made arrangements for Sister Xian'er.

But this girl's temper was too impulsive and hasty. Was she really that quick to hang up the phone?

Well, that's fine too.

It's a good opportunity to contact Jiang Ruyi first.

Lu Ran was indeed very busy and couldn't accompany Si Xianxian.

This month, he had to go to the Jade Serpent Demon Cave to capture souls and purify them using the Purification Technique.

Since Lu Ran also needed to practice the Evil Spell, he couldn't bring anyone with him.

After that, Lu Ran had to visit various demon caves to cultivate the Evil Sculpture to the River Realm.

The Dark Lantern and the Soul-Shattering Demon,

these demons didn't have any evil spells to learn in the River Realm.

But once the Evil Sculpture reached the River Realm, the original evil spells could be promoted to the River Grade.

Take the Soul-Shattering Demon's evil spell as an example.

Currently, Lu Ran was still using the Stream Rank Soul-Shredding Force.

Within three months, Lu Ran had to adjust his combat power to its peak to pass the test.

Lu Ran looked at his phone and dialed another number.

Unexpectedly, the call was answered quickly, "Young Master?"

Lu Ran was taken aback and put down his phone to look at the screen.

He hadn't dialed the wrong number.

He was calling Jiang Ruyi,

and Jiang Ruyi's playful voice came through the receiver, "Young Master, why aren't you saying anything?"

Lu Ran understood that yesterday, Jiang and Scarlet had spoken on the phone.

It was likely that Si Xianxian had said something exciting, leading to Jiang Ruyi's teasing today.

Lu Ran rubbed his forehead, feeling completely out of it.

These two girls had such different voices, how could he have mistaken one for the other?

Sister Xian'er was a sweet girl.

Her appearance, voice, and smile,

everything about her was sweet, except for her fiery heart.

Jiang Ruyi, on the other hand, was a cool and aloof beauty.

Her looks, temperament, and figure, and of course, her voice.

However, she had a warm heart, which made her entire being gentle and soft.

Only when she was silent and lost in thought did her appearance and temperament overshadow her true self, making her seem cold and distant.

"Lu Ran, what's wrong?"

This time, concern laced Jiang Ruyi's voice.

"Oh." Lu Ran snapped back to attention, "I told Xiao Yuansi that I wanted to challenge the Divine Ruins."

Jiang Ruyi was silent for a moment before speaking softly, "She's throwing a tantrum?"

Lu Ran: "She's probably crying."

Jiang Ruyi spoke gently, "Do you want me to comfort her?"

"No need, I'll handle it myself." Lu Ran smiled and shook his head.

She was still as gentle as ever.

It was evident even in just a few words.

Jiang Ruyi: "Go ahead, then get some good rest, and call me when you wake up."

Lu Ran suddenly said, "I want Sister Xian'er to go to Falling Immortal Mountain to find you."

Jiang Ruyi naturally understood the reason and didn't take long to respond, "That's fine.

She's been living in pain.

She has no friends, and no one to talk to.

Wherever she goes, she faces malicious gazes, so she often stays at home."

As she spoke, Jiang Ruyi added, "Sister Xian'er has advanced to the River Realm·Fifth Stage, and going to Falling Immortal Mountain might give her some insights and help her advance to the River Realm."

Lu Ran, however, disagreed, "Advancing to the River Realm isn't a good thing for a Lietian Sect disciple."

Jiang Ruyi fell silent.

It was indeed not a good thing.

From the moment Si Xianxian joined the Lietian Sect, she had embarked on a path of self-destruction.

The higher her cultivation level, the more severe the influence of the gods.

Extreme emotions would inevitably lead to dire consequences.

Once Si Xianxian advanced to the River Realm, it meant she was taking a significant step towards death.

Jiang Ruyi, who followed the teachings of the Jade Talisman, didn't experience such extreme emotional influences.

But after advancing to the River Realm, she also noticed that her mindset had changed.

Her temperament had become colder.

This change was so profound that even if she tried to change it, it would be difficult.

Therefore, it was clear that the changes in Si Xianxian's emotions and temperament would worsen her condition, and her path ahead was filled with thorns.

Lu Ran: "I think the environment at Falling Immortal Mountain might help her calm her mind."

Jiang Ruyi nodded slightly, "I'll try to guide her."

No one knew if it would succeed.

Jiang Ruyi could only do her best.

At the very least, she could accompany Sister Xian and be by her side for a part of her life's journey, not wasting their encounter.

Lu Ran: "Okay, then I'll call Sister Xian."

"You—"

"Hmm?"

"When are you coming to see me?" Jiang Ruyi asked softly.

As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Ruyi regretted it.

She had clearly told him not to worry and to go out and explore.

She had clearly made up her mind, focusing solely on improving her strength.

Lu Ran smiled, "Today is the sixteenth day of the lunar calendar, the third day since we parted."

Jiang Ruyi raised a smile, and her voice became gentle again, "Alright, you go and comfort your sister, I should also continue with my classes.

Grandmaster Cheng Li has been waiting for half a day."

Lu Ran responded directly, his words clear, "The nineteenth day of the lunar calendar."

Jiang Ruyi's eyes lit up, "Hmm?"

Lu Ran smiled, "Sister Xian can't go out on her own."

Jiang Ruyi's heart calmed, and she spoke softly, "Okay, bring her over, be careful on the road."

Suddenly, Lu Ran said, "Ruyi, Ruyi, follow my heart's desire.

Before hanging up, kiss me!"

"Go." Jiang Ruyi's cheeks reddened, and she gently pecked Lu Ran on the lips before hanging up the phone.

Lu Ran put down his phone and fell into deep thought.

In the beginning, when Jiang Ruyi and Si Xianxian were of similar strength, they could control Sister Xian to be obedient.

Not to mention that Jiang Ruyi had now reached the River Realm.

With Elder Cheng's presence on the other side, and under the watchful eye of the Divine Lord, Si Xianxian couldn't stir up much trouble.

The environment at Falling Immortal Mountain,

might truly benefit Si Xianxian's mind and body.

Without a doubt, Lu Ran wanted to make Sister Xian a follower of the Ran Sect.

Hopefully, Falling Immortal Mountain could slow down her self-destructive path.

Lu Ran held his phone and called Si Xianxian.

Unexpectedly, she didn't answer.

Lu Ran called again, and after waiting for a few dozen seconds, the call finally connected.

But the other party didn't speak.

Faintly, Lu Ran could still hear her disorganized breathing.

Was she crying? It was hard to imagine that such a fierce person would have such a fragile side.

Lu Ran: "Are you angry?"

Si Xianxian sat on the small bed in her bedroom, with a hint of mist in her eyes, gazing at the sky outside the window, and said coldly,

"Why are you still calling?"

"Do you want to go play at Falling Immortal Mountain?" Lu Ran's voice was very gentle.

It sounded so annoying.

Si Xianxian's heart fluttered!

She wanted to say something, but her joy was overshadowed by her grievances.

Just thinking about Lu Ran's words from yesterday, which were meant to placate and dismiss her, made Si Xianxian feel miserable.

I also have my temper, you know!

If it were anyone else, I would have slapped them! You're just taking advantage of my favor.

Si Xianxian's words, which were already on the tip of her tongue, turned cold and hard:

"No!"

Lu Ran acted as if he hadn't heard and said with a smile, "The young mistress is practicing there alone, and she needs a maid to serve her tea and water."

Si Xianxian clenched her phone and squeezed out a sentence through gritted teeth:

"Lu! Ran!"

Fact proved: It's best to discipline your younger brother early.

Why didn't I slap him to death when we first met?

Now, it's too late, I can't beat him anymore.

Lu Ran spoke softly, "The scenery there is beautiful, peaceful and harmonious, and it will be good for you."

Upon hearing this, Si Xianxian's angry expression gradually softened.

Lu Ran continued, "The people there are all kind-hearted, good-natured, and gentle.

I assure you, every face you see will be filled with kindness."

Si Xianxian's hand holding the phone trembled slightly, and a warmth rose in her heart.

An unprecedented warmth.

She had endured cold stares and was used to seeing people's disdainful expressions.

She was also used to people avoiding her and running away in fear.

Since becoming a Divine Lord, it had only been a short time, but it felt so long, so long.

So long that she had forgotten what the normal world looked like.

The girl lowered her head, her shoulder-length hair in disarray, and said softly, "How many days?"

"The young mistress isn't going, why is the maid in such a hurry?"

As soon as Lu Ran finished speaking, he suddenly tilted his head, pulling the phone away.

A furious voice came from the receiver, "Are you asking for a slap?"

Then, a middle-aged woman's voice followed, sounding very stern, "Si Xianxian! What are you shouting about?

Isn't smashing the computer enough, do you want to tear down the roof too?"

Si Xianxian's eyebrows shot up, "I—"

Lu Ran suddenly spoke up, "Maa~"

Si Xianxian's words paused, and her body stiffened.

Divine Arts couldn't take effect on someone a thousand miles away through a phone.

Otherwise, if Lu Ran had used it on the Divine Ruins, the people of Daxia would have gone crazy.

However, this ineffective Divine Art had an excellent effect on Si Xianxian.

It was like a natural reaction, and Si Xianxian became quiet.

"I'll talk to Aunt Si." The annoying voice came from the receiver again.

Si Xianxian pouted and handed the phone to her mother, annoyed, "Here! Lu Ran!"

Si Caiqin immediately walked into the room, picked up the phone, and her anger turned into a smile as she said warmly,

"Little Lu, why aren't you resting yet? Did Xianxian bother you again?"

Lu Ran's voice was gentle, "No, Aunt Si, I have something to tell you."

After a long time, Lu Ran finally finished explaining everything and hung up the phone.

He picked up his phone and lightly tapped the table, his thoughts drifting far away.

Sister Xian,

Give me some more time.

I'll try my best to pull you out of this suffering.

As Lu Ran thought about this, he smiled to himself, and Wang Quan's words echoed in his ears, fitting the situation perfectly.

Don't die.

(`) Heart

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