Chapter 450: Come With Me
Chapter 450: Come With Me
Lu Ran held out the orb and handed it forward.
He Qi Feng's expression was complex, and he still didn't make any movements. He merely looked at Lu Ran's eyes, "You're giving it to me?"
"What do you mean giving it to you? Isn't this returning the item to its rightful owner?"
He Qi Feng suddenly laughed.
"What?" Lu Ran's face was filled with confusion.
He Qi Feng finally picked up the Wind Barrier Orb, examining the lost and recovered magical treasure, and sighed softly, "I never thought I'd hear such words here."
Returning the item to its rightful owner?
In the mortal world, perhaps.
But in the Holy Spirit Mountain?
Nothing is rightfully yours!
Or rather, nothing belongs to you.
From divine weapons and magical treasures to clothing and shoes, and even including your life and your entire being, nothing belongs to you.
In this cruel world, the strong possess the right to dominate everything.
"Quickly establish a good relationship with the weapon's spirit," Lu Ran said, taking advantage of the situation, "I thought you were already mentally connected to the Wind Barrier Orb, and I was thinking of using it to find your whereabouts.
But look at the result, the Wind Barrier Orb hasn't even recognized you yet?"
"Did your Blazing Phoenix Patterned Gourd recognize you?" He Qi Feng, with her competitive nature, couldn't bring herself to say anything soft.
Even though Lu Ran had just returned the magical treasure to her.
Lu Ran directly raised his hand.
The wide-brimmed raincoat wriggled, and then the exquisite Blazing Phoenix Patterned Gourd fell into his palm.
The golden phoenix pattern shone brightly.
Lu Ran looked at the female warrior monk, who once again smiled with a pursed-lip expression.
He Qi Feng: "..."
She pouted, looking at the well-behaved Blazing Phoenix Patterned Gourd with a face full of discontent. After a while, she glared at Lu Ran.
The dignified female warrior monk revealed a slightly embarrassed expression.
He Qi Feng lowered her head, playing with the crystal-clear orb, and remained silent for a while before whispering,
"Thank you."
Lu Ran couldn't help but feel playful seeing her awkward expression.
"Huh? What did you say?" He leaned in, pretending not to have heard.
He Qi Feng snorted and raised her hand, extending a finger and lightly tapping Lu Ran's hat brim, "You little rascal, you're really asking for a beating."
Lu Ran rolled his eyes.
From the moment they met until now, this girl hasn't stopped mentioning 'beating' in every other sentence.
It's as if you think you can beat me!
He Qi Feng calmed her emotions, her face turned solemn, and she looked at Lu Ran seriously, "You are indeed the First Heaven's Pride, and I acknowledge you."
"Oh?" Lu Ran was quite surprised.
Could it be that the female warrior monk also has a time when she admits defeat?
That's something new.
He Qi Feng seemed to have overcome a hurdle in her heart and slowly smiled.
Her smile became more radiant, and it was truly infectious, "It's great that the Holy Spirit Mountain didn't defile you."
The Wind Barrier Orb was a precious magical treasure, and it wasn't mentally connected to anyone, making it equivalent to an unclaimed object.
It was Lu Ran's spoil of war, and he could have claimed it for himself.
Why bother searching for it and returning it to its rightful owner?
"What about you?" Lu Ran suddenly asked.
"Me?"
"Have you been colluding with the people and forces here?" Lu Ran asked jokingly.
He Qi Feng pretended to think for a moment, imitating Lu Ran's gesture and shrugging her shoulders, "Not bad~"
In the distance, a young warrior monk follower saw the two of them chatting and laughing, and his eyes almost burst into flames.
Lu Ran's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he turned to look.
As sharp as he was, he had already sensed that something was amiss.
The two older warrior monk followers had curious expressions, and their gazes were scrutinizing, which was normal.
The Zhu brothers' expressions were curious, and their eyes were examining, which was also normal.
Only the young warrior monk follower had a strange expression in his eyes, "Who is he?" Lu Ran asked.
"Yin Tianlong." He Qi Feng's smile on her face faded, and she sternly ordered.
"Sect Head!" The young warrior monk follower immediately stood up straight, his posture upright.
He Qi Feng didn't mince her words, "Get lost! Go and keep watch."
"Yes." Yin Tianlong lowered his head and slinked off towards the forest.
Lu Ran watched this scene and muttered softly, "Sect Head He is so strict."
He Qi Feng's expression was one of frustration, "His name is quite impressive, Yin Tianlong, but his mind is filled with thoughts of romance, thinking about love day and night! He's hopeless."
Lu Ran: "..."
He Qi Feng coldly snorted, "He doesn't even consider where he is, his situation, and he still has the mind for romance. He's beyond help."
Lu Ran finally understood what was going on and laughed, "He's young, it's normal to have romantic pursuits."
"Haha~" He Qi Feng turned her head to look at Lu Ran, and her face showed a smile again, "I almost forgot, you little rascal, you're also a romantic."
Lu Ran: ???
What nonsense!
He Qi Feng's smile deepened, "What, did I say something wrong?"
Lu Ran's face darkened, "I'm being sincere, okay!"
"Mhm, sincere." He Qi Feng nodded with a smile, "The whole world knows you're sincere. On the first day of school, you were so angry for a beauty that our warrior monk followers were crawling on the ground."
Lu Ran's face, which had been dark, turned red again, "That person insisted on sending my fiancee home, relying on his superior strength, and kept pestering her. Could I let him get away with it?"
"Yes, yes, yes! Lu Tianjiao is the most right!" He Qi Feng acted like she was coaxing a child, nodding repeatedly.
Lu Ran was so angry that she wanted to draw her sword and stab the woman in the waist!
"Hahahahaha!" Qi Feng couldn't help but burst out laughing at Lu Ran's expression.
Qi Feng's voice was bold and cheerful, her spirit soaring.
That Tianlong or whatever, falling for such a cool and handsome woman, it's truly admirable!
"Let's go!" Qi Feng was very bold, holding onto Lu Ran's shoulder, "You and I are like old friends in a foreign land. Come with me to Wujifeng, let's have a good chat!"
Lu Ran stood firmly, "I've visited many sects, and none of them were particularly friendly."
Qi Feng immediately said, "Rest assured! With me here, no one dares to harm you."
Lu Ran still didn't move, thinking about how to respond and extend an invitation.
Qi Feng, seeing this, pondered, "Some words, I originally wanted to tell you after returning, but it's fine to say them now.
You heard it just now, I am a Sect Head."
"Hmm," Lu Ran nodded.
"My position in Wujifeng is quite junior, and I'm so young. I'm only at the Third Stage of the River Realm." Qi Feng explained.
Lu Ran silently thought, "Indeed."
Qi Feng placed her hands on Lu Ran's shoulders, straightening her body, and looked directly into Lu Ran's eyes, "You and I are the heroes of Daxia, we are like a golden plaque! This immeasurable influence can, to some extent, establish a foundation for relationships.
That is the most scarce resource within the Holy Spirit Mountain World!"
Lu Ran softly said, "Trust."
"Exactly!" Qi Feng nodded firmly, her eyes glowing with ambition.
"Lu brother, we can rely on our influence to accomplish great deeds! Perhaps, we can change the status quo of this world that has lasted for decades.
At the very least, we can reduce the killing among our fellow humans!"
Before Lu Ran could speak, Qi Feng continued, "I arrived earlier than you, and my influence is far greater than yours!
Come with me, let's accomplish great deeds together, what do you say?"
As Qi Feng spoke, her entire being seemed to radiate light!
Her words were powerful and resonated deeply.
Her eyes were burning with ambition and heroic spirit.
Lu Ran's heart was deeply moved!
But her mind was in a daze.
Ah, Qi Feng, Qi Feng.
You're using my words, damn it! I traveled a thousand miles to recruit you, and now you want to abduct me?
I thought you looked down on love-brain types! Turns out, you're a career-oriented woman.
Seeing Lu Ran's silence, Qi Feng pondered for a moment, then turned to the crowd and commanded, "Disperse and keep a distance."
"Yes!"
"Yes." Two Mystic Monk followers and two Green Phoenix followers responded and scattered.
Only Yu Changsheng remained in his original spot.
Qi Feng glanced at him, then looked back at Lu Ran, "My upcoming words might be considered rebellious, but you should also realize that the relationship between the gods, demons, and us humans is unclear."
Lu Ran suddenly changed the topic, "Wujifeng supports your cause, so they gave you the position of Sect Head."
Qi Feng lightly nodded.
Lu Ran was slightly surprised, "I thought Wujifeng was like the others."
Qi Feng was candid, "Originally, it was the same.
It's said that two years ago, the previous leader of Wujifeng ascended to heaven, and the new leader, after taking office, made some changes to the sect's principles.
Now, our Wujifeng sect tries to avoid conflicts and doesn't take the initiative to harm others."
Upon hearing this, Lu Ran remembered the two guards she met during her previous visit to Wujifeng, who indeed didn't show any signs of obstruction or difficulty.
Qi Feng's expression turned serious, "Ever since I revealed the matter of 'Pride of Heaven', the leader of Butcher Peak has paid special attention to me.
Later, I privately shared some thoughts with the leader, which led to my current position."
Lu Ran opened her mouth slightly, "I..."
"Slap!"
Qi Feng's slender fingers firmly patted Lu Ran's shoulders, as if worried she might slip away.
Qi Feng spoke sternly, "Originally, I was particularly annoyed when this Wind Barrier Magical Treasure Orb was taken.
Now it seems, this is fate's arrangement!"
Lu Ran: "."
Qi Feng's dark eyes were filled with anticipation, "After this Magical Treasure Orb was taken, fate brought it to my side, bringing you to me.
Come with me, Lu Ran!"
(End of Chapter)
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