Chapter 403: The Beginning of a Connection

Chapter 403: The Beginning of a Connection

"Ahem."

A light cough interrupted the playful banter between the two.

Lu Ran mumbled, "Fine, fine, I won't call you, but why are you getting so angry?"

Deng Yuxiang almost laughed out of frustration!

If they were in the middle of a battle, she wouldn't mind using the Benevolent Connection or the Wailing Tone.

But now?

She was expected to act meek and bleat like a lamb in front of an outsider? Deng Yuxiang wanted to give Lu Ran a good kick in the rear!

However, considering there was an outsider present, she decided to give the Demon Lord some face.

Deng Yuxiang released Lu Ran's elbow with a cold expression.

"What's your surname, sir?" Lu Ran quickly changed the topic and asked loudly.

The Lake Prince's expression was a bit unusual.

The Holy Spirit Mountain Realm was filled with danger, undoubtedly a cold and cruel battlefield of life and death. He hadn't felt such a warm and playful atmosphere in many years.

Normally, he should have been stern and unfriendly towards these two young lambs.

He could have even brandished his butcher's knife.

But...

After a moment of contemplation, the Lake Prince finally responded, "Yu, like a fish in water."

The surname Yu?

That was quite rare.

Lu Ran licked his lips and suddenly realized that he hadn't eaten in several days.

He was craving grilled fish!

And steamed fish, braised fish, and spicy boiled fish...

"Gurgle," Lu Ran's throat made a sound.

This so-called Holy Spirit Mountain was a desolate place, lacking even the most basic necessities.

Those from the River Realm who entered would likely die of thirst and hunger!

Deng Yuxiang gently kicked Lu Ran's shoe.

Lu Ran snapped out of his thoughts and immediately bowed, saying, "Mr. Yu Dewei..."

Yu Changsheng's handsome face seemed to have a few black lines drawn on it, and his mouth twitched as well:

"I just said, my surname is Yu!"

The pitch-black night provided excellent camouflage, allowing the Lake Prince to relax his expression management.

His innate noble demeanor was slightly compromised.

It seemed quite amusing~

Yu Changsheng had no idea that Lu Ran had observed his every expression.

"Mr. Yu," Lu Ran chuckled, "my surname is Lu, like the land immortal."

In just a moment, Yu Changsheng regained his graceful and noble demeanor.

He played with his folding fan and waved it lightly.

"Pop~"

A peculiar sound echoed.

Was that the sound of a fish blowing bubbles? Lu Ran immediately canceled his evil art and began to fall towards the ground, with Deng Yuxiang reacting just as quickly and following suit.

On the surface of the lake, a light golden dragon carp broke through the water and swam towards the sky.

It looked like a small carp, but it was far more noble and beautiful.

It had a pair of cute big eyes, and its fins and tail resembled thin veils or long wedding dress skirts, gracefully dancing in the air.

It was like a dream, mesmerizingly beautiful.

"Pop~"

The dragon carp's mouth opened and closed, emitting a strange sound.

Immediately after, golden rain began to fall from the sky.

Strictly speaking, it wasn't rain but thin beams of light, resembling golden threads, dazzling and splendid.

The beautiful little dragon carp swam in this "golden drizzle," gracefully dancing in the air.

Dragon Carp Divine Technique: Rain Prayer Carp!

This technique belonged to the domain category, and its effectiveness was so strong that it could even compete with the Southern Sea Bow Sect's Divine Technique: Canglong Sea Domain.

Not only could it purify, but it also had a sensing effect!

This dual-effect divine technique was simply overpowered, and it also demonstrated the powerful auxiliary capabilities of the dragon carp.

The golden drizzle shone brightly, illuminating the entire area.

Finally, Deng Yuxiang saw the true appearance of the Lake Prince.

His extremely handsome face surprised Deng Yuxiang!

Was this person male or female?

The level of beauty that made it difficult to distinguish between male and female was indeed a rare sight.

Yu Changsheng also saw the two of them.

Compared to the sensing effect provided by the divine technique, he preferred to observe with his own eyes.

These two individuals were even more outstanding than he had imagined.

They were indeed a pair of dragon and phoenix among humans.

The young man was tall and robust, perhaps a bit too young, with a smile on his face.

The woman was tall, charming, and exuded a commanding presence, standing behind the young man with a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

For someone like Yu Changsheng, a person's appearance and demeanor would no longer stir his emotions.

He had seen all kinds of talented individuals within the Holy Spirit Mountain, like fish swimming in a river.

However, as he looked at the two standing by the lakeside, he gradually lost his focus.

Yu Changsheng saw "living" beings.

It was a vibrancy and vitality he hadn't witnessed in a long time, reminiscent of his former self.

"Some people are alive, but they are already dead."

This statement was particularly applicable within the Holy Spirit Mountain Realm.

Every person you encountered there was a walking corpse.

But in this pair, Yu Changsheng sensed a living aura!

Perhaps it was because they had just arrived in this realm and hadn't yet experienced the brutal beatings of the Holy Spirit Mountain.

They hadn't been hunted, manipulated, or betrayed.

They hadn't been assimilated yet.

Or maybe they hadn't seen the ugly truth about the gods and still held hope for their lives.

They fantasized about going home and their future.

The thought that such people would eventually die made Yu Changsheng lose interest.

Whether it was actual death or a gradual death of the heart, it was an inevitable outcome for both of them.

The pursuit by their fellow clan members, the devastating blow from the world's truth, and the utter despair...

The Holy Spirit Mountain had many knives.

There will always be a blade that will kill these two young people.

"Mr. Yu, why are you sad?" Lu Ran suddenly spoke up.

Yu Changsheng snapped out of his daze and said indifferently, "Leave."

As he spoke, he actually dispersed the little dragon carp that was swimming in the night sky.

The golden rain vanished without a trace, the splendor faded, and the endless darkness once again filled the lake area.

Lu Ran frowned slightly: [He's dived into the lake again.]



Deng Yuxiang responded: [His expression just now was very complex.]



Lu Ran thought for a moment: [First surprised, then nostalgic, then regretful, and finally, probably disappointed.]



Lu Ran's eyesight was exceptional, and his observation skills were quite impressive.

The constantly changing expressions in Yu's eyes were all noticed by Lu Ran.

Deng Yuxiang paused for a moment, clearly not concerned about a stranger's mental state:

[This person should be from the Sea Realm. Although he didn't show any hostility, he asked us to leave several times. I should be more careful next time.]



"Hiss!" The night demon let out a shrill cry and retreated backward.

But behind her, Lu Ran was already waiting.

"Buzz~"

In a critical moment, the night demon split into three.

"Chii!"

The Eight Directions Annihilation Blade slashed horizontally, beheading three night demon heads in succession.

The soul-splitting force granted Lu Ran overwhelming power.

The Evil Dog Agility gave Lu Ran an unimaginable attack speed! Even more terrifying was that even without these two demonic techniques, Lu Ran's physical prowess as a River Realm cultivator was enough to achieve this feat.

He abruptly activated two demonic techniques, seemingly as a precaution to ensure a swift victory.

Lu Ran stood in his original spot, listening to the successive sounds of corpses shattering, while the Fiery Phoenix Pattern Gourd behind his waist absorbed the mist, and he himself proceeded to capture souls.

Suddenly, the splendid golden rain descended once more.

The darkness dissipated.

Lu Ran turned to look at the lake surface and smiled, "A night demon just came by and disturbed you."

The night demon's previous shriek was indeed quite loud.

Yu Changsheng gazed at Lu Ran, who was smiling gently amidst the golden drizzle, and slowly spoke,

"Apart from that sheep-like cry, I couldn't tell that you were a disciple of the Celestial Sheep Sect."

Lu Ran shrugged, avoiding the main issue, "It was just a River Realm night demon. If I couldn't handle it, that would be a real joke."

Then, Lu Ran changed the topic, "Mr. Yu, what were you doing at the bottom of the lake? Meditating or hunting the night demon clan?"

Everyone knew that night demons loved to play.

Yu Changsheng looked into Lu Ran's eyes.

How could he not know Lu Ran's little thoughts? It was probably because he encountered a powerful and kind-hearted Dragon Carp believer, and he wanted to seek protection.

That was why the other party kept striking up conversations.

Yu Changsheng also had his suspicions, perhaps the youth's naivety was an act, or perhaps his heart was filled with calculations.

It was only because of the disparity in strength that the youth dared not reveal his true intentions.

Heh, who knows?

After staying in the Holy Spirit Mountain for so long, everyone he met seemed neither human nor ghost.

Yu Changsheng was even more clear in his heart that he shouldn't have too much trust in this unfamiliar youth.

But

Perhaps it was because he was only at the River Realm, posing little threat.

Or perhaps it was because he was a disciple of the Celestial Sheep Sect.

Or maybe it was because the youth's eyes were too beautiful.

Deep and serene.

He really didn't seem like someone with malicious intentions and extreme cruelty.

The golden light filled the sky, showering down on the youth, gradually spreading out.

It was as if Yu Changsheng had personally coated Lu Ran with a layer of gold.

"Leave, my little friend," Yu Changsheng said slowly, a rare piece of advice, "Don't be so reckless next time."

"Reckless?"

"To survive in this realm, trust no one. Don't assume someone's character based solely on their sect affiliation."

After speaking, a smile appeared on Yu Changsheng's face, "On this matter, you, as a believer of the Celestial Sheep Sect, should have the most say."

Lu Ran also smiled, looking straight into the handsome youth's eyes, "Thank you for your advice!

You've maintained your kindness and compassion well."

"Heh," Yu Changsheng chuckled.

Lu Ran didn't persist and turned to leave, "I'm leaving."

He was indeed very interested in this Dragon Carp believer and wanted to learn more.

This was a Sea Realm grand physician!

What was even more precious was that the other party seemed to have retained their human kindness.

But Yu had already issued the order to leave three times, so Lu Ran couldn't stay any longer.

It was indeed difficult to establish a benevolent connection within the Holy Spirit Mountain Realm.

There was inherent suspicion and great hostility between people.

Since it was like this, you might as well enjoy your bath!

I'll go and cultivate my Great Nightmare~

The mountains are high, the road is long, everything is left to fate.

Thank you all for your concern, I'm feeling much better.

Thank you, Happy Little Pomegranate, for the return of an old friend, and the young Phoenix's bosses for your support. Thank you, bosses, for your generosity!

(`) Heart

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