Chapter 383: I Have Two Immortal Jasmine Flowers

Chapter 383: I Have Two Immortal Jasmine Flowers

In the main hall of the main building at Youhuadu, Hao Tian sat at a bamboo table, looking pensive, occasionally pouring tea for Jiang Qiao and the others.

Qiao Yuansi was very interested in the Spring of Forgetfulness followers and asked many questions, but unfortunately, Hao Tian didn't know much, leaving Qiao Yuansi speechless.

"Are you really siblings?"

"How can you not know anything about your family's techniques and strengths?" Qiao Yuansi was extremely disappointed and pulled Jiang Ruyi to chat.

At this moment, Hao Tian looked towards the backyard, his gaze piercing through.

"Brother Lu!" Suddenly, Hao Tian stood up.

Jiang Qiao and the others turned to look, and in the serene backyard, a tall figure approached.

It was only Lu Ran.

"Brother Lu, where's Rouyin?" Hao Tian hurriedly greeted him.

"She's paying her respects to the Spring of Forgetfulness."

Hao Tian felt a bit helpless.

Lu Ran looked at the two women, "Ms. Li Rouyin has asked me to leave, let's go."

"I'll send you off," Hao Tian said quickly.

"No need, Brother Hao," Lu Ran refused, "If you leave, it'll be difficult to come back in."

"Just wait here, she'll be back. With fewer outsiders around, you two siblings might even have a chance to chat."

Hao Tian's expression became hesitant.

It was clear that he was tempted by the suggestion but didn't want to inconvenience Lu Ran.

"Just sit here," Lu Ran said with a smile, "Don't worry about us, we'll go around and have some fun. We'll be leaving before the tenth."

"Brother Lu," Hao Tian was very grateful.

It was no exaggeration to say that he had the privilege of entering Youhuadu thanks to Lu Ran's influence.

Lu Ran patted Hao Tian's shoulder and left with Jiang Qiao and the others.

"See you next time, Brother Lu," Hao Tian insisted on seeing them off to the gate, but he didn't dare take a step outside.

It was as if the moment he stepped out, the gate of the mansion would automatically close.

The trio bid farewell and walked along the bamboo path.

Qiao Yuansi hugged Lu Ran's arm and whispered, "You're so humble."

Lu Ran didn't know what to say.

Qiao Yuansi's eyes twinkled mischievously, "What if you became like him?"

"Huh?"

"I'll ignore you, get angry, and then you'll keep coming to care for me and pamper me."

Lu Ran: "..."

A faint smile played on Jiang Ruyi's lips, "Don't give your brother a hard time."

Once he gets busy, he doesn't want to deal with anyone."

Qiao Yuansi pouted, "That's true! If I don't look for him, he won't look for me either."

After saying this, Qiao Yuansi, with a disgusted look, let go of Lu Ran's arm and instead hugged Jiang Ruyi.

Lu Ran was stunned!

Little Ruyi had learned to tease people?

Hmm, someone needs to be taught a lesson.

"Did you get what you wanted?" Jiang Ruyi's question interrupted Lu Ran's thoughts.

"Yeah, it's fine."

Some people may seem calm, but inside, they're overjoyed!

Savage Nuba's Demonic Sculpture, First Stage of River Realm!

Puppet Shadow's Demonic Sculpture, First Stage of River Realm!

And both of these demonic beings have powerful techniques in the River Realm!

The Savage Nuba clan's ultimate technique is called the Savage Naga Axe.

Lu Ran can summon a majestic battle axe with a scale of one hundred meters, shattering all things!

Moreover, this technique has a second stage of damage.

When the battle axe strikes the ground, sand seas will surge on both sides of the blade, engulfing everything around it.

Buildings will be destroyed by the ferocious sandstorm, and living beings will be buried alive.

Compared to suffocating to death, people should be more concerned about being crushed by the sand.

The Savage Nuba clan is truly terrifying! As for the Puppet Shadow clan's powerful technique in the River Realm, it is also not to be underestimated.

This demonic art has a romantic name—Red Silk Rain.

The name sounds beautiful,

But in reality, it's incredibly cruel!

Once this technique is activated, red silk will fill the sky, as fine as falling rain, with countless red threads weaving and crisscrossing.

The Puppet Shadow clan is a rare beauty in the world.

But they are also deadly poison!

Now, Lu Ran's body is already saturated with the poison called "Puppet Shadow."

It's unknown who will have the honor of tasting the poison Lu Ran has given.

Suddenly, Jiang Ruyi picked up Lu Ran's wrist and held it in front of her face, carefully examining the ancient bronze coin: "It doesn't seem to have changed?"

Lu Ran looked at the slender jade hand, watching her fingertips gently wipe over the ancient coin.

He also saw her serious face and her clear, bright eyes.

His heartbeat gradually accelerated.

Lu Ran felt that he was becoming more and more powerless.

By now, he should have been accustomed to such intimate gestures from her.

But the reality was different!

Hmm.

If there's someone to blame, it's Jiang Xianzi's increasing strength and her increasingly noble and cold temperament.

Special treatment and huge disparities always give people a strange feeling.

Or perhaps, it has nothing to do with any of these.

It's simply because the person who captivated your youth will continue to make your heart flutter throughout your life.

Again and again.

Lu Ran gave a vague response, turning to look at the scenery beside him.

Xiao Yuansi was still there.

As an older brother, he should appear more composed.

Pretending, that's what we're best at.

Lu Ran and the others stayed in the Bamboo Sea for three days.

They enjoyed the scenery, cultivated their minds in the exquisite Bamboo Village, and occasionally played with the silly Bamboo Wood Spirits.

Life was very pleasant.

Jiang Ruyi's companionship was also a birthday gift for Lu Ran.

On the tenth day, the three of them left the Demon Cavern and flew towards the capital.

This time, the Lu siblings didn't bother Chen Jingjing but chose to sneak back home.

Fortunately, it was also on the tenth day that Lu Ran realized his cultivation had reached a bottleneck!

He could break through and advance at any moment!

If he could challenge the Divine Ruins with the strength of the Second Stage of the River Realm, wouldn't that be wonderful?

Upon returning to their home in Xianjingyuan, Lu Ran immediately took out the Fiery Phoenix Pattern Gourd from his luggage and handed it to Qiao Yuansi.

"What are you doing?" Qiao Yuansi held the gourd, admiring the exquisite phoenix pattern.

"Help me put it next to the shrine, it'll absorb more divine power." Lu Ran patted his sister's head.

With this artifact, Lu Ran wouldn't need a large amount of demon crystals or high-grade crystals when breaking through to the next cultivation stage.

"Okay!" Qiao Yuansi hugged the gourd and ran to the bedroom.

Jiang Ruyi spoke softly, "Do you really not need to go back to Falling Immortal Mountain?"

For believers to break through to the next stage, the best environment is, of course, under the feet of the deity themselves.

"No need," Lu Ran said confidently. "With the Fiery Phoenix Pattern Gourd, it's more than enough!"

Jiang Ruyi pondered for a moment and didn't say anything.

If Lu Ran returned to the mountain to advance, he might not be able to come back in time to reunite with his mother and celebrate Qiao Yuansi's birthday.

"By the way, I want to show you something." Lu Ran had a mysterious look on his face as he walked towards the study.

Jiang Ruyi followed curiously, and she saw Lu Ran standing at the study door, actually knocking on it.

"Knock knock."

"We won't go in, just open the door and take a quick look, no more than half a minute," Lu Ran said as he gently turned the doorknob.

As the door opened, a faint jasmine fragrance wafted out.

"Huh?" Lu Ran looked at the strange flowers on the writing desk.

How did so many flowers grow in such a short time?

In just a month or two, the changes were so significant? It seems the Jade-faced Snake Clan doesn't know how to cherish beauty.

Jiang Ruyi's beautiful eyes lit up, "Dangling Immortal Jasmine?"

Lu Ran nodded repeatedly, "It's a top student, you really do recognize it!

When I first saw it in Spirit Melody Mountain, I wanted to call you right away."

Jiang Ruyi carefully examined the "miniature tree" in the flowerpot. The little tree had branches and leaves, and thin branches hung down.

On each drooping branch, a string of beautiful jasmine flowers bloomed.

Jiang Ruyi's eyes flickered, "Did you pick this?"

Lu Ran nodded, "Yes, you know the scent of this Immortal Jasmine, right?

And its appearance, its aura, it's so ethereal,

just like you, a perfect match."

Lu Ran looked at Jiang Ruyi and suggested, "How about giving you a nickname, 'Immortal Jasmine'?"

Jiang Ruyi didn't react much, only giving a slight smile.

After all, Lu Ran had given the flower to his mother, so Jiang Ruyi didn't say anything.

Lu Ran said, "In the future, when Mom is writing in the study, she'll smell this Immortal Jasmine and think of you."

"Think of me?"

"Of course," Lu Ran nodded, as if it were obvious.

Jiang Ruyi was a little puzzled, "Think of me... for what?"

Lu Ran smiled, "The Immortal Jasmine is so beautiful, Mom will definitely like it. And since she loves you, she'll grow to like it more and more."

"Hehe," Jiang Ruyi couldn't help but smile.

The thoughts she had a moment ago had vanished, and instead, she felt a sweet sensation.

"After all, Mom is a Sword One Follower, and she's rather cold-hearted," Lu Ran said as he gently closed the door. "What do you think of my sneaky move?"

Jiang Ruyi's lips curved slightly, and she turned to leave, "You have your little schemes."

Lu Ran's expression was odd, "Are you praising me or mocking me?"

"Guess yourself," Jiang Xianzi said with a bright face, turning and leaving with a light step.

Is there even a need to guess?

Qiao Yuansi chased after Jiang Ruyi and darted into Lu Ran's bedroom, "Sister Ruyi, do you want to stay with Brother?"

Jiang Ruyi smiled and asked, "Why?"

These past few days in the Bamboo Sea, Xiao Yuansi had been sharing a room with Jiang Ruyi.

Qiao Yuansi blinked, "Isn't Brother preparing for his advancement? It'll be more beneficial for his breakthrough if he's alone. Sister Ruyi, sleep with me, my bed is bigger!"

Seeing Qiao Yuansi's expectant expression, a hint of indulgence flashed in Jiang Ruyi's eyes.

After all, there was only a one-year age difference between them.

"Alright," Jiang Ruyi nodded slightly.

Besides the reason Xiao Yuansi mentioned, there was another: this was Lu Mother Qiao Wanjun's private manor.

Here, it would be better for Lu Ran and Jiang Ruyi to sleep separately.

"Yuansi!" Lu Ran's voice came from outside the door.

"Huh?" Qiao Yuansi was startled, looking like she had been caught doing something wrong.

"Come here, I want to tell you something," Lu Ran waved her over.

Qiao Yuansi hesitated for a moment, then curiously walked out of the bedroom, "What is it?"

But Lu Ran just brushed past her and entered the bedroom, even closing the door behind him.

Qiao Yuansi: ???

Lu Ran called out to her from inside the room, "It's fine now, nothing's wrong."

For three days, Xiao Yuansi had been sticking to Jiang Ruyi!

In her words, Sister Ruyi's body was so fragrant and soft, and sleeping with her was especially comfortable.

Lu Ran was about to lose his temper! Why are you telling me this?

I don't know, but sleeping with her must be so fragrant!

No wonder she's a Lantern Flower Follower! She's born to be a light bulb!

"You!" Jiang Ruyi's face was slightly annoyed as she walked forward to open the door, "Yuansi is right, you should focus on your advancement. Hmm."

Before she could finish, Lu Ran pressed her against the door, kissing her lips.

Today was already the tenth day of the month.

These past few days, Lu Ran had been counting the days.

No!

He couldn't let this go on any longer.

After a long while, Lu Ran finally released his fiancee.

Jiang Ruyi's cheeks were flushed, and even her earlobes had turned a light pink.

She slightly lowered her head, breathing softly as if she hadn't fully recovered yet.

Lu Ran pretended to look aggrieved and whispered, "We're already home, you don't need to take care of her anymore.

Stay with me tonight."

Jiang Ruyi wrapped her arms around his neck, slightly on her tiptoes, their foreheads touching and eyes locked.

Her beautiful eyes shone, and she spoke softly, "Okay, good."

The cloudless, windless composure she had maintained these past few days instantly dissipated.

Regarding the impending separation, who wasn't counting the days?

(End of Chapter)

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