Chapter 362: Snowy Night Sword Wiper

Chapter 362: Snowy Night Sword Wiper

Lu Ran felt like he had fallen out of favor.

His fiancee was solely focused on her studies and had no intention of accompanying him to Ice City.

However, after Lu Ran gently blew her hair dry, Jiang Xianzi's heart softened, and she agreed to his request.

But knowing her cultivation progress, Lu Ran naturally wouldn't disturb her as she prepared to break through to the next stage.

Lu Ran turned to ask Qiao Yuansi.

Unexpectedly, the young Qiao Yuansi was captivated by Jiang Mu.

No matter how impartial this female judge was at work, when faced with the adorable and charming Qiao Yuansi, she couldn't help but dote on him.

Qiao Yuansi was comfortable.

Following the principle of "my brother's mother is my mother," Qiao Yuansi was living in a sweet life.

Indulging in filling the void of his childhood.

The Jiang family had already booked tickets to return to their hometown on the fourth day of the new year, so Qiao Yuansi planned to stay one more day and fly to the capital with his new mother.

The siblings had agreed to meet in the capital.

Lu Ran casually asked Ci Xianxian.

To his surprise, Xianxian, who usually loved to play, wasn't going either! Lu Ran felt that he might have truly misunderstood Ci Xianxian.

She didn't really enjoy wandering around.

She was more like a lonely bird, forced to leave the flock, always searching for a place to nest.

Now, she had landed at Luoxian Mountain.

A warm world surrounded by kindness.

The wandering bird didn't want to leave anymore.

It didn't want to return to the cold and disdainful gazes of the world, nor did it want to go back to a world filled with malice.

Not even for a moment.

Thus, Lu Ran had fallen out of favor.

With the assistance of Grandpa Cheng, he led all the believers of the Immortal Sheep Sect in a grand worship ceremony at Luoxian Temple.

After that, on the afternoon of the second day of the new year, Lu Ran flew alone to Ice City in the north.

Deng Yutang's challenge was set for 8 a.m. on the third day of the new year.

It was naturally too late to go on that day.

Quite unexpectedly, before Lu Ran boarded the plane, he received a call from Deng Yutang.

When he landed in Ice City and walked out of the airport hall, he also spotted that familiar figure.

Deng Yutang was as handsome as ever, his tall and sturdy figure even more prominent, and he held up a sign.

On it were the words "Brother Lu."

And beside him stood a tall, elegant girl.

She had unique pale white skin and a delicate, beautiful face.

Wasn't this White Consultant?

"Brother Lu!" Deng Yutang called out loudly, shaking the sign in his hand.

Bai Man Ni, with her arm around Deng Yutang's arm, confirmed his identity, and she too was delighted, waving at Lu Ran.

Lu Ran dragged his suitcase and walked over.

This large suitcase was filled with treasures.

Three swords, a gourd, and seasonal clothing.

Before leaving, Lu Ran had already changed into winter clothes; the winter in the north was no joke.

Colder than a woman's heart.

The vast river Jiang wouldn't freeze to death in the icy snow, but who would willingly subject themselves to such misery?

"Haha!" Deng Yutang took a step forward and hugged Lu Ran.

His large hand patted Lu Ran's back, making a loud slapping sound.

"Let's go, let's go outside, it's easy to be recognized here," Lu Ran's voice came from within the wide white knitted scarf.

"Let's go," Deng Yutang said, putting his arm around Lu Ran's shoulder and walking out.

He had even given up his girlfriend.

Bai Man Ni, on the other hand, was the epitome of a lady, following behind the two and smiling at their backs.

Lu Ran asked in confusion, "With my hat, scarf, and sunglasses, how did you recognize me?"

Lu Ran was indeed puzzled.

This was his first time using sunglasses, but they didn't seem to be of much use.

Deng Yutang laughed triumphantly, "Your gait."

"Gait?"

"Yeah, don't you think I'd recognize how you walk?"

"Wow," Lu Ran nodded, deciding to pay more attention to this aspect in the future.

After all, Lu Ran possessed the Evil Perception Spell, which made his observations far more acute than those of ordinary people.

"You've gotten a lot stronger, haven't you?" Lu Ran turned his head and looked up at Deng Yutang's handsome and imposing profile.

Deng Yutang laughed, "You've grown taller too!"

Lu Ran: "..."

They must have both grown.

Otherwise, the angle at which Lu Ran looked up at Deng Yutang couldn't be the same as before.

Lu Ran pouted and turned to the girl behind him, "Happy New Year!"

"Happy New Year," Bai Man Ni smiled and nodded.

She seemed like a quiet lady, but her inner thoughts were far from the calmness she displayed.

The three of them were classmates.

But as early as their senior year of high school, Lu Ran had established an absolute dominant position, creating a significant gap between himself and his peers.

Of course, Bai Man Ni knew Lu Ran, but with each issue of Pride Celestial, her perception of him was refreshed.

Until the end of the year.

Lu Ran, in her familiar hometown and on the familiar streets, had slain the Supreme Demon and topped the Pride Celestial rankings.

Once again, Bai Man Ni was amazed.

It was a very peculiar feeling.

Just half a year ago, they were classmates, and in the blink of an eye, someone had become the unrivaled champion of Great Xia.

Lu Ran's figure was everywhere on TV.

His passionate and inspiring speech during the award ceremony still echoed in her ears.

Mainly because Deng Yutang loved to watch it!

He watched it over and over, as if bewitched.

Bai Man Ni could only accompany her boyfriend in watching another man every day; she almost memorized Lu Ran's speech.

"Congratulations to you two, right?" Lu Ran continued with a smile.

Anyone could tell they were together.

"Come, Ni Ni."

"Deng Yu Tang waved his hand.

Bai Man Ni smiled and shot Deng Yu Tang a glance, then quickly took two steps forward.

Deng Yu Tang's right hand rested on Lu Ran's shoulder, and his left hand embraced Bai Man Ni's waist.

'Wow?' Lu Ran almost laughed, 'You're even going to hold both of us now?'

What was his role in this trio?

'Hehe.' Deng Yu Tang didn't say anything, he just smiled.

There was a sense of foolish immersion in love.

Lu Ran suddenly understood how others must have felt when he was with Jiang Ruyi.

Bai Man Ni leaned forward slightly and looked towards her boyfriend's other side, "How are things with you and Jiang, the class monitor?"

Lu Ran freed himself from Deng Yu Tang's arm, "We're doing well. Both sets of parents have agreed, we just need to get the marriage certificate."

Bai Man Ni smiled, "Congratulations!"

Deng Yu Tang looked at Lu Ran, "When are you having the wedding? Be sure to let me know in advance!"

But Lu Ran fell silent.

After returning from the Divine Ruins, if possible.

Bai Man Ni seemed to sense something and gently pinched Deng Yu Tang's waist.

Deng Yu Tang immediately changed the subject and smiled, "Lu Ran, are you still going to university? Don't you want any credits?"

Bai Man Ni chuckled, "The first place in the Pride Celestial ranking gets three thousand believer points! If Lu Ran wants, he can get his university degree now."

Deng Yu Tang pulled Lu Ran back, "But Jiang doesn't have any points! She's been gone for half a semester, not attending classes, tasks, or exams."

Lu Ran smirked, "Still attending classes? She's busy cultivating, striving to reach the Second Stage of the Jiang Realm."

"Ah??" Deng Yu Tang's mouth hung open.

Bai Man Ni also secretly clicked her tongue.

Lu Ran turned to Deng Yu Tang, "What realm are you at now?"

Deng Yu Tang suddenly sped up, "We're here, get in the car!"

Lu Ran laughed, not pressing the matter further.

The headlights flashed, and Lu Ran raised his eyebrows slightly, looking at the square "tofu block."

Hummer H2!

Seeing the license plate from Wu Lie He Province, Lu Ran's expression turned peculiar, "You drove here from Rain Alley?"

Deng Yu Tang picked up Lu Ran's suitcase, "Ah, it's not that far."

A thousand kilometers is not that far?

Alright, fine.

It's a couple's business, the dog won't interfere.

The dog even took the initiative to sit in the back seat.

Deng Yu Tang drove towards Northwind City, and Lu Ran looked at the white curse master in the passenger seat, "How do you feel?"

The words seemed random.

But the white curse master had been Lu Ran's advisor for a long time, so she knew what he was asking.

Bai Man Ni shook her head, "My Heartfelt Charm only works on myself."

The charm only applied to her own experiences, the events that would occur in the city, and the impact they would have on her. This time, whether Deng Yu Xiang won or lost against the human elder, it would have a negligible impact on Bai Man Ni.

Bai Man Ni turned her head to look at Lu Ran in the back seat, "Lu Ran."

" "Hmm?"

"Yu Tang just met Yu Xiang, and she seems very pressured. Can you help ease her mind?"

In the driver's seat, Deng Yu Tang's smile disappeared, and he sighed deeply.

Seeing Lu Ran again briefly lightened Deng Yu Tang's worries, but after the joy of the reunion, his heart grew heavy once more.

Lu Ran frowned slightly, "She's fighting tomorrow, isn't she in seclusion? Did you see her?"

Bai Man Ni glanced at Deng Yu Tang, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Yu Xiang's friend brought us here, and her friend is also worried. They thought Yu Tang could help."

Deng Yu Tang suddenly spoke up, "Lu Ran, go see my sister, your words will be more effective than mine."

Lu Ran's heart sank, and he nodded immediately, "Okay."

The vehicle quickly arrived at the parking lot outside Northwind City.

On the third day of the first lunar month, Northwind City was as bustling as ever, packed with people.

This time, the Northwind disciples guarding the city didn't give Lu Ran a hard time.

Even though he stood out among the kneeling tourists, gazing up at the deity, it wasn't considered a sin.

Under the night sky, the ancient city streets were adorned with colorful lights.

The Red Sash Young Master led the way through the bustling crowd, protecting his girlfriend and Lu Ran as they headed straight for the inn.

At the same time, in the northeastern part of Northwind City, in the Martial Arena.

The lush pine forest served as a natural barrier for the battlefields.

In the snowy forest, a thinly-clad figure sat leaning against a pine tree.

She seemed to have been sitting in the icy snow for a long time, with frost and snow covering her hair and shirt.

Across her legs lay a long Night Slash Great Saber.

The woman's silence was terrifying, and her movements were mechanical.

She was like a caged beast, repeating meaningless actions.

Her fingers slowly caressed the cold blade, over and over.

The cold night, the cold blade, none compared to the coldness of her expression.

Not far away, a short-haired woman leaned against a tree, her eyes filled with worry, quietly keeping the sword-wielding woman company.

Slowly, the short-haired woman sighed in her heart.

She could sense the weight of her friend's heart and the pressure she was under.

This was a battle she was almost certain to lose.

Liao Senior was a cruel and ruthless person.

The consequences for the loser were almost certain.

One more night with her friend.

One more chance to look at her.

After tomorrow...

Sigh.

(End of Chapter)

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