Chapter 342: Hanging Silk Jasmine

Chapter 342: Hanging Silk Jasmine

The floating dust gradually dispersed, and on the battlefield, Lu Ran stood silently.

Not far away, the Crimson Paper Person gazed at Lu Ran's back, her eyes growing increasingly fervent.

This was the difference between the Crimson Paper Person and Night Charm.

Night Charm would definitely be on guard, searching for any potential enemies that might approach.

But the Crimson Paper Person—

Her eyes only held him.

Only when Lu Ran looked at her did the Crimson Paper Person lower her gaze and slightly restrain herself.

"It's done."

Lu Ran shivered slightly and muttered to himself.

His mind no longer buzzed, and the Jade Serpent Malefic Formation had successfully advanced!

River Realm · First Stage!

Lu Ran could finally create Jade Serpent slaves.

Of course, Lu Ran had already been able to use various techniques of the Jade Serpent Clan, and now he had gained a powerful new ability—the White Scale Celestial Python!

Actually, Lu Ran was a bit puzzled, unsure if he could transform into a giant python.

Hmm. Should he give it a try?

The River Realm · Jade Serpent Malefic Formation granted Lu Ran seven demonic arts:

1. Jade Ruyi, 2. Immortal Breath, 3. Immortal Realm, 4. Immortal Scales, 5. Immortal Tail, 6. Immortal Heavenly Python, 7. White Scale Celestial Python.

Demonic Art · Immortal Breath allows Lu Ran to exhale immortal energy, creating a powerful corrosive wind.

Demonic Art · Immortal Realm is a purification technique, enabling Lu Ran to summon wisps of mist to cleanse anomalies in a specific area.

Demonic Art · Immortal Tail enables Lu Ran to grow multiple illusory snake tails that can independently attack enemies!

Demonic Art · Immortal Heavenly Python allows Lu Ran to summon a giant python, either illusory or physical, to strike his opponents.

The above four demonic arts are all quite impressive.

Firstly, Lu Ran had been aiming for the purification technique, Immortal Realm.

Secondly, who wouldn't want to slash out an illusory giant python?

Recalling a few months ago, when Lu Ran went to Wule River University, he had fought against a Warrior Monk Believer, Zhao Zhenren.

At that time, Zhao Zhenren had punched out a golden dragon with a single strike!

So cool!

Don't worry about how badly Lu Ran defeated Zhao Zhenren later.

Strength is temporary, but coolness lasts a lifetime!

Now, Lu Ran could do the same.

If he wished, he could also punch out a 30-meter-long illusory white python!

The remaining three demonic arts are worth explaining in detail.

Demonic Art · Jade Ruyi.

This is not a basic technique; whether Lu Ran holds a Jade Ruyi or not does not affect his ability to use other Jade Serpent demonic arts.

However,

Jade Ruyi is a "spell effect amplifier"! With it, Lu Ran's exhaled immortal energy can expand in range, corroding an entire forest.

With it, the illusory giant python Lu Ran summons can become a physical entity!

The difference in strength is particularly noticeable.

The last demonic art is Immortal Scales.

This art's effect is similar to the Golden Body, making one invulnerable to all attacks once activated!

But Lu Ran couldn't use it.

When the Jade Serpent activates Immortal Scales, the upper half of her human body remains unchanged.

Only the lower half, covered in scales, transforms into immortal scales, providing maximum defense.

Lu Ran doesn't have a snake body!

Without snake scales, how can there be immortal scales? Therefore, this powerful defensive technique is useless to Lu Ran.

But now, things are different!

The Jade Serpent Clan's ultimate ability in the River Realm is to transform into a giant python.

If Lu Ran can become a giant python, wouldn't his entire body be covered in snake scales?

"Be on guard," Lu Ran said sternly.

The Crimson Paper Person instinctively averted her gaze, then followed the order and looked around.

Lu Ran closed his eyes, connecting deeply with the Jade Serpent Malefic Formation.

His heart was filled with anticipation, eager to try the Jade Serpent Clan's ultimate ability.

1 second, 2 seconds, 3 seconds...

Lu Ran pouted.

Damn,

Can't he even use the ultimate ability?

The reason the Jade Serpent can transform into a hundred-meter python is that, fundamentally, she is made of energy.

Lu Ran's body is made of flesh!

He can't transform into a snake!

Hmm, forget it, if he can't use it, he can't.

Anyway, he had been aiming for the purification technique.

Activating the Jade Serpent Malefic Formation was also due to its combat power and intelligence, intending to recruit it as the leader of the slave squad.

"Wait!"

Lu Ran's eyebrows suddenly furrowed.

Gunrot Divine Technique · Cloud Body Fragmentation can temporarily transform a small part of a human body into a cloud-like state.

Regardless of how short the duration or how small the affected body part is,

The effect is real! In other words, a human's flesh and blood body can transform into energy and vice versa?

"Hmm."

Lu Ran stroked his chin, unsure if Lord Sheep could provide an answer.

He'll have to ask later.

Lu Ran extended his hand, and energy surged in his palm.

Not far behind, the Crimson Paper Person, who was on guard, suddenly changed her expression.

Her burning gaze turned even more resentful.

Because in Lu Ran's palm, a beautiful snake was gradually taking shape.

"Hiss."

The Jade Serpent's thin lips parted, emitting a soft hiss.

She opened her beautiful eyes, her expression indifferent, gazing at the human youth before her.

Slowly, the Jade Serpent's eight-meter-long snake body coiled, hugging the ground.

The upper half of her human body leaned slightly forward, bowing to Lu Ran.

Lu Ran, wielding Eight Directions Destruction, gently lifted her chin with the back of his blade.

She remained graceful, with a noble and cold beauty.

Like a lotus emerging from the mud, she was to be admired from a distance, not to be defiled.

"As expected, you can hurt people."

Lu Ran suddenly smiled.

He sighed inwardly.

Clearly, the Jade Serpent was looking up at Lu Ran.

But her posture,

remained lofty, as if she were looking down at Lu Ran.

Her cold eyes and indifferent expression,

Treating all beings as insignificant ants.

"In two days, we'll have to leave. Stay by my side and influence me well.

"Lu Ran slightly raised his sword, and the Jade-faced Snake, with its chin propped up, tilted its face upwards slightly.

He carefully observed and tried to imitate its movements.

He planned that the next time he encountered an enemy, he would show them this face of "disdain for all beings."

Even the art of mockery was unnecessary!

When facing those with a fiery temper, Lu Ran believed that a single glance from him would cause their mental state to explode.

On the tenth day of the winter month, at the Capital City airport.

A young man, carrying three swords wrapped in fabric and wearing a gray fisherman's hat and a white mask, exited the airport terminal.

With just a glance, he spotted a woman among the crowd who stood out with her otherworldly aura—a female Sword Immortal.

The mighty figure of the River Realm was in a completely different league compared to the ordinary people around him.

There were many people waiting to pick up passengers, but a small open space surrounded Chen Jingjing.

Those who felt ashamed of themselves dared not get too close to the female Sword Immortal.

People's eyes furtively glanced at her, as if they were also expecting to see what kind of person this extraordinary woman was waiting for.

"Lu Xiaolu!" Chen Jingjing called out, but as the words reached her lips, she quickly changed her address.

Lu Xiaolu?

Lu Ran smiled and looked at her apologetically, "Sorry for the trouble, Sister Jingjing."

"It's no trouble at all." Chen Jingjing smiled at Lu Ran.

After several interactions, Chen Jingjing seemed more lively.

When they first met,

Lu Ran was the son of the Peak Master, and in Chen Jingjing's eyes, he was a young master.

Later, Lu Ran became a renowned figure, a Great Xia's Pride Celestial, which made Chen Jingjing view him differently.

And now, Lu Ran was a mighty figure of the River Realm, the first Pride Celestial who shook the Great Xia.

In terms of cultivation realm, they were on equal footing.

In terms of combat power, even though Chen Jingjing held herself in high regard, she couldn't help but feel inferior.

She had gone from looking down on Lu Ran to seeing him as an equal, and now she looked up to him.

This was a huge change in her heart, unknown to outsiders.

What impressed Chen Jingjing even more was that Lu Ran's attitude towards her had never changed.

"I shouldn't have told Xiao Yuansi," Lu Ran said helplessly.

That morning, after Lu Ran left Spirit Peak, he sent a message to a few people to let them know he was safe.

To return to Rain Alley, he had to transit through the Capital City.

Qiao Yuansi, after completing the school-assigned training mission, still had to accompany her team back to school and couldn't get away.

So, under the young mistress's instructions, Chen Jingjing came to pick him up again.

"Of course someone should be here to welcome the young master home," Chen Jingjing said with a smile.

People around them secretly observed, and some even stared at Chen Jingjing's smiling face with a blank expression, taken aback.

What's going on?

Aren't you a Sword One disciple?

You're actually smiling?

Lu Ran's expression was strange, "Then you should call me Lu Xiaolu."

The aloof Sword One disciple was now making jokes?

This doesn't make sense!

"Hehe~" Chen Jingjing, sensing the onlookers' gazes, urged, "Let's go."

"Okay." Lu Ran followed Chen Jingjing as they quickly left, and he whispered, "How's my mom doing?"

Chen Jingjing's smile faded, and she shook her head lightly, "Peak Master Qiao is still in seclusion."

"Sister Jingjing."

"Hmm?"

"I'll be staying in the Capital City for two days, waiting for Yuansi's team to go to Rain Alley. What do you think, if I go to visit my mother, will she agree?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jingjing was in a dilemma.

She couldn't give a definite answer, and she was also very concerned about Qiao Wanjun, wanting him to visit her.

After a moment of thought, Chen Jingjing said, "After returning to Swift Crane Peak, I'll give it a try and ask for you?"

Lu Ran looked at the woman, "You won't be punished, will you?"

But Chen Jingjing smiled, "Your words are my talisman.

If the Peak Master feels disturbed and blames me, I'll just kneel for a few days, all for your sake."

Lu Ran: ". . ."

These rules are too strict, right?

Should Chen Jingjing, a figure of the Vast River, kneel as well?

Judging by Chen Jingjing's expression, she didn't seem to feel insulted but rather considered it normal.

Lu Ran sighed inwardly.

He felt that his understanding of his mother and the world was still lacking.

In front of him, Qiao Wanjun was always gentle.

But within the sect, Qiao Wanjun held an absolute position of authority.

She was even a mighty figure who could destroy heaven and earth.

"Do you want me to ask?" Chen Jingjing inquired.

"I don't want to trouble you." Lu Ran thought for a moment, "This is what I'll do, Sister Jingjing. Take my Radiant Blade with you.

If my mother really blames me, you can let the weapon spirit appear.

The image of the Radiant Blade's weapon spirit is me, and it might awaken maternal love."

Chen Jingjing: ". . ."

The two arrived at the parking lot, and Lu Ran opened the back door of the car, carefully placing the fabric bundle inside.

Chen Jingjing had already sensed something amiss and said softly, "It smells so good, is it a flower?"

Lu Ran nodded lightly, "I picked it from Spirit Peak."

The three swords inside the fabric bundle were more like a stand, protecting a small flowerpot.

Chen Jingjing sniffed delicately, and suddenly her eyes lit up, "Hanging Silk Jasmine?"

Lu Ran smiled, "I saw it on the first day, but the Jade-faced Snake ate it, which made me so sad.

After half a month of training, I finally found it again."

The Hanging Silk Jasmine flower,

A rare plant from the Demon Den, only found in Spirit Peak.

It resembled a miniature tree, and after sprouting branches and leaves, delicate small branches would hang down, each bearing a Hanging Silk Jasmine flower.

Not only did it emit a faint jasmine fragrance, but it also released a trace of energy.

Its value wasn't high as an aid for cultivation, as the energy it released was minimal.

But it was beautiful!

And its rarity made it precious!

What girl wouldn't like flowers? His mother would probably like it too.

(End of Chapter)

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