Chapter 421: The Hidden Valley Paradise

Chapter 421: The Hidden Valley Paradise

"I saw that man in the cloak again, carrying a bag of Ink Carps. He must have just returned from fishing."

"He moves quickly in the sea, with water flowing around him. It's probably the Clearwater Stream Technique?"

"He's a follower of the Third Rank Deity Yan Qing!"

Lu Ran spoke quickly, his voice lowered as he reported the situation to the Flame Gate Sect members in the cave.

Yu Changsheng was quite surprised. For safety, they had intentionally relocated their base, moving dozens of kilometers away from the battlefield, before finding a hidden place to settle.

And yet, they still encountered this?

Deng Yuxiang nodded thoughtfully, "No wonder he's active by the sea. He's a disciple of Yan Qing."

The Third Rank Deity Yan Qing!

This deity holds a significant position in the Xia Dynasty.

His sect's divine technique grants his disciples the ability to fight in water!

There are numerous deities in the Xia Dynasty, with nearly a hundred sects, but only a few can truly excel in water combat.

On the night of the 15th, the disciples of Yan Qing's sect are the absolute main force guarding the Xia Dynasty's coastline.

"In the Sea Realm, would he be a glutton?" Lu Ran frowned slightly, watching the man in the cloak glide across the sea towards the distant shore.

Don't be ridiculous!

As people advance to the River Realm, the so-called mighty ones begin to reveal their "divine nature".

They no longer have the need to eat, and their desire for meals decreases significantly.

Yu Changsheng pondered and speculated, "Perhaps he's using this method to remind himself of his identity and maintain his humanity?"

Lu Ran watched as the man in the cloak gradually merged into the night, "I'll go take a look."

"Hmm?" Deng Yuxiang was standing right behind Lu Ran, and upon hearing his words, she grabbed his arm.

Lu Ran reassured her, "Don't worry! I'm very familiar with Yan Qing's techniques. He can't do anything to me."

Deng Yuxiang spoke with a serious tone, "He's a Sea Realm expert, and you're not in the best condition right now."

Lu Ran was indeed stubborn, "I'll follow him from a distance and see if I can find his lair. This is a rare opportunity!"

"If I find anything, I'll immediately teleport back and won't take any risks."

Lu Ran's tone became more serious, and he gave instructions to the others, "Stay here. Don't leave without my order."

His words were strict, but his mental voice was gentle: 【Sister, don't worry. I'll be back soon.】

As he finished speaking, Lu Ran's figure flashed.

If he wanted to go, no one could stop him.

Deng Yuxiang pursed her lips, standing in the narrow cave, gazing at the pitch-black night outside.

Normally, the darkness should be Lu Ran's protective color.

But Yan Qing's techniques are mostly equipped for water combat.

Yan Qing's disciples possess the Clearwater Eye Technique, allowing them to see clearly underwater and even in the deep sea. Naturally, they can also see through the night on land.

In the pitch-black cave, Yu Changsheng spoke softly, "There's no need to worry too much about the Nightmare Guardian. With the Sect Leader's strength, there are very few in this world who can stop him."

Deng Yuxiang did not respond, knowing that her concern was causing her to overthink.

Lu Ran had faced a Sea Realm Sword Sect First Rank Disciple alone, and managed to slay two powerful generals before escaping unharmed.

What's more, this is just a Yan Qing disciple?

She just hoped that the Ink Carp Evil Sculpture could advance quickly, allowing Lu Ran to be in better condition.

In the dark night, Lu Ran flashed into the forest, hiding behind a tree.

He secretly revealed half of his face, gazing at the distant figure in the woods.

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Yan Qing's disciples move quickly in the water, but on land, they are not as agile.

Lu Ran easily followed behind the man in the cloak, keeping up with him as he traversed the forest.

The man was clearly cautious, frequently observing his surroundings. Lu Ran, however, had his Evil Sensitivity Technique at full power, with an astonishingly fast reaction speed!

Whenever the man in the cloak looked around, Lu Ran was always one step ahead, hiding his figure.

Lu Ran followed him all the way to a steep cliff, watching as the man jumped down.

It seemed that his lair was in the valley below. Lu Ran cautiously approached, leaning over to look down, but the man had already disappeared among the dense trees.

Can't see him?

No problem!

Lu Ran flashed down to the valley, sniffing.

To escape from Lu Ran's palm, it would be as difficult as ascending to heaven!

Following the salty fishy scent, Lu Ran flew into a crack in the mountain, muttering to himself, "Goodness~"

Does the man in the cloak live in such a hidden place? How many turns and how far must he go to return home?

As Lu Ran secretly followed, he experienced the meaning of "Initially Narrow, Just Enough for a Person"!

He turned and twisted through the maze-like tunnels in the mountain, and suddenly, the view opened up before him!

Lu Ran saw a spacious woodland, marveling at the sight.

Indeed, a hidden paradise!

Surrounded by mountains on all sides, a small patch of sky was visible above, but the dense trees completely concealed the valley below.

Lu Ran had just flashed behind a tree when his heart trembled!

Even as his brain buzzed, he heard two cheerful, joyful voices of children.

"Daddy!"

"Daddy's back!"

The innocent voices were filled with happiness and not too soft.

Lu Ran froze upon hearing the voices.

Children?!

In this dirty and cruel Holy Spirit Mountain Realm, there were actually children?

Lu Ran calmed his surging emotions and secretly revealed half of his face, observing from a distance.

A man in a straw raincoat, holding a bag of fish, stood outside a wattle yard. A small bonfire burned within, providing a faint glow.

Two children, a boy and a girl around five or six years old, clung to the man's legs, one on each side, chattering happily.

Standing in front of the wooden house in the yard was a tall figure.

She was in her thirties, with long black hair cascading over her shoulders, and a gentle demeanor.

Her autumnal eyes were clear and bright, and upon seeing her husband's return, her face softened with warmth.

Lu Ran stood silently, observing the happy family of four.

For a moment, he felt as if he were not on Holy Spirit Mountain.

No wonder this powerful Sea Realm master went out to sea to fish; it was for his children.

No wonder he was so cautious, choosing such a secluded spot to settle down.

Perhaps, for the man in the raincoat, this was not just a temporary stop.

It was his home.

"Alright, let Daddy grill some fish for you," the woman said softly, approaching the children.

The man's face lit up with a loving smile as he stepped into the yard and closed the gate behind him.

At that moment, his expression froze.

In the distance, behind a tree, Lu Ran, who had been startled by a powerful force, forgot to hide.

The man in the raincoat, with the help of his Clearwater Eyes, saw through the darkness and clearly saw half of Lu Ran's face.

The woman suddenly stopped in her tracks and turned to her husband, "What's wrong?"

Because of the children, the man in the raincoat did his best to suppress his aura and show a loving side, allowing him to coexist with his children.

But at this moment, his aura changed!

"Take the children back inside," the man in the raincoat said in a low voice, putting down the fish and walking out.

The woman's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and her gentle demeanor vanished, revealing a trace of powerful aura.

"Hmm."

"Mom, Mommy," the two children trembled in fear, instinctively hugging their mother.

But it was she who was the source of their fear and panic.

"Friend, you're quite skilled," the man in the raincoat said as he stepped into the woods.

In just a few words, the temperature in the valley dropped, and killing intent filled the air.

He was like a beast whose territory had been invaded, filled with anger.

"I mean no harm," Lu Ran said softly.

The man in the raincoat suddenly lashed out, and several streams of water, like whips, came flying towards Lu Ran.

Yan Qing's Divine Technique: Clearwater Whip!

Lu Ran leaned back slightly, and his figure vanished silently.

The man in the raincoat's pupils contracted violently!

It's over!

Everything was over.

This young man was a disciple of Gunrot?

With the aid of Instant Teleportation, how could he protect his family?

"Uncle, I mean no harm," Lu Ran said again from a distant tree.

The man in the raincoat fell silent.

The young man before him was only a River Realm practitioner, and he couldn't do anything to him or his wife.

But they had two children.

This River Realm youth could leave at any moment, and he could also appear at any time, posing a significant threat to the children.

Earlier on the beach, this youth had been accompanied by a Sea Realm companion.

The man in the raincoat felt increasingly regretful.

Why?

Why hadn't he noticed someone following him?

What should he do now?

As a powerful Sea Realm master, he could only pray that the youth truly meant no harm.

"You," Lu Ran said, his expression complex, "have formed a family in such a place."

The man in the raincoat grew even more silent.

His expression became increasingly grim.

Indeed, he shouldn't have brought these adorable children into this sinful world.

It was extremely irresponsible.

He deserved to go to hell, to be cut into a thousand pieces.

"Yi Fei?" A woman's voice called out.

"Don't come over!" The man in the raincoat sounded like he was about to explode. "Stay inside!"

In fact, his wife was just standing at the door and had no intention of coming over.

But upon hearing her husband's stern words, her heart sank.

Lu Ran sighed deeply, "I know that as long as I stand here, whatever I say..."

The man in the raincoat interrupted, "You said you mean no harm."

Lu Ran nodded, "Yes."

The man in the raincoat spoke in a low voice, "Then please leave! If you want information, I'll give it all to you.

Tomorrow morning, we'll meet at the beach where we encountered each other."

Lu Ran nodded silently without saying a word, and his body tilted to the side as he disappeared.

The man in the raincoat stood for a moment, his face darkening, before turning and striding towards the wattle yard.

Inside the house, the man's wife was gently soothing the children on the bed. Seeing her husband's return, she immediately got up and approached him, "Who was it?"

The man in the raincoat glanced at the children curled up on the bed and said in a low voice, "Probably a disciple of Gunrot."

Upon hearing this, the woman's expression changed.

The man in the raincoat's face filled with guilt, and he said softly, "I'm sorry."

Instead of blaming him, the woman gently leaned against his chest, "How did you handle it?"

"He kept saying he meant no harm. I agreed to meet him at the beach tomorrow, and he left."

The woman's lips brushed against his ear, her eyes cold, and her voice carried a hint of killing intent, "Tonight, we'll take the children to stay somewhere else.

Tomorrow, I'll go with you."

"Yes."

(End of Chapter)

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