Chapter 59: The Big Sheep's Leg

Chapter 59: The Big Sheep's Leg

The appearance of the lynx cat indeed brought much joy to Lu Ran's life.

During Lu Ran's meditation and cultivation, the cat would jump into his embrace, rubbing and snuggling, or sometimes falling into a deep sleep.

When Lu Ran occasionally felt like petting the cat, it would quickly jump away, avoiding him from a distance.

It must be said that the cat still had its own tricks up its sleeve. One could wonder where it learned such attention-seeking antics from some scoundrel of a woman.

Hmm, maybe it was an innate skill?

The only downside was that the little lynx wasn't too fond of using cat litter to solve its problems.

However, under Lu Ran's gentle yet firm guidance, the cat had no choice but to obey.

Time flew by during cultivation.

It was mid-autumn, and the morning was approaching.

Lu Ran called and messaged his mother and sister, then grabbed three knives and hurriedly left home.

"Phew~"

Lu Ran stood at the entrance of the residential building, taking a long, deep breath.

In late September, the autumn air was getting cooler.

The trees in the neighborhood showed signs of withering, their leaves turning a golden hue.

On this 15th day of the lunar calendar, Lu Ran naturally became the center of attention as he walked through the neighborhood.

Inside each household, residents peered out from behind windows, curiously watching him.

This time, no one shouted at Lu Ran or scolded him to go home.

At this moment, Lu Ran exuded the aura of a martial artist!

Although he wore a school uniform, his posture was upright, and his demeanor was lofty.

Moreover, he held three knives in his hands.

His seemingly youthful face carried a chilling aura, perfectly matching the chilly autumn day.

The only reason Lu Ran didn't stand out more was that he didn't wear a red headband over his eyes.

Otherwise, he would have looked even cooler!

"Rustle, rustle."

Lu Ran stepped on the fallen leaves, listening to the crisp sounds, and walked out of this golden world.

The streets outside the neighborhood gate looked even more desolate.

Autumn winds blew, turning the grass and trees yellow.

Dry leaves danced in the wind, swirling around Lu Ran before falling to the ground.

"Crunch."

Lu Ran crushed a leaf underfoot and muttered, "Making it seem like a send-off."

He lifted his head and gazed for a while before stepping into this melancholy autumn scene.

The only fortunate thing was that it wasn't raining.

Perhaps the night moon on the horizon would finally be visible.

Twenty minutes later, Lu Ran arrived at Yuxiang City No. 1 Middle School.

The playground was already filled with people, and like on the 15th of June, many Moon Gazers stood by the side of the stage.

Interestingly, wherever Lu Ran passed, the chatting and noisy students would quiet down.

People generally had a herd mentality.

When one area became quiet, students in other areas would also curiously watch, gradually calming down.

By the time Lu Ran found his teammates, the entire playground had fallen silent.

The scene was eerie!

Lu Ran kept his head low, not only because the students were watching him, but also the teachers and Moon Gazers.

"Lu, have you advanced?" Deng Yutang, seeing Lu Ran rushing over, immediately asked.

"Almost," Lu Ran replied helplessly.

What a pity,

This time, he couldn't take out the plastic bag.

"It's okay," Deng Yutang encouraged, "After this 15th, let's go kill some dogs! It'll definitely help you advance!"

Deng Yutang didn't know the deep grudge Lu Ran held against the thin dog.

But the Ferocious Dog Clan was undoubtedly Lu Ran's lucky star! Every time he went to the Evil Dog Village for training, his combat power and realm improved rapidly, like riding a rocket.

"It's time to explore the new Demon Cave and deal with the new demons," Lu Ran said, looking at everyone.

Jiang Ruyi smiled and teased, "Are you sure you're not going to kill dogs anymore?"

Tian Tian's face turned serious, and she whispered, "We can go with you."

"Thank you," Lu Ran smiled, grateful to have such accommodating teammates.

The group had become believers, and their goal was to encounter various demons and gain corresponding combat experience in the shortest time possible.

What's the point of always killing dogs?

Jiang Ruyi nodded slightly, "Alright, let's see where the school takes us next month."

Lu Ran suddenly raised his hand.

Jiang Ruyi looked at Lu Ran with amusement, "Speak."

Lu Ran suggested, "What if we go kill Soul Splitting Demons?"

"Soul Splitting Demons?" Deng Yutang was a bit surprised, unsure why Lu Ran had chosen this type of demon.

Jiang Ruyi pondered, "Are there Soul Splitting Demon Caves in Wuli He Province?"

Lu Ran replied, "I specifically checked, and there's one north of Tianjin, just over 300 kilometers away! We can reach it in an hour by high-speed rail."

Jiang Ruyi nodded slightly and asked, "Why Soul Splitting Demons?"

Lu Ran silently acknowledged his mistake and said, "On the night of the 15th of July, the first demon I encountered was a Soul Splitting Demon.

That big guy was truly wild and fierce, like a mad bull!

Soul Splitting Demons and Ferocious Dogs are both common demons on the 15th night. We'll eventually encounter them.

I thought that by fighting Soul Splitting Demons a few times, I could gain some experience."

After speaking, Lu Ran looked at his teammates.

Deng Yutang, as always, was straightforward, "If Lu wants to do it, let's make it happen! What's the difference between killing one demon or another? It's just a matter of time."

Tian Tian also had no objections, and more accurately, she followed Jiang Ruyi's lead.

Jiang Ruyi seemed lost in thought, and in response to Lu Ran's expectant gaze, she said softly, "Don't swear."

"Lu Ran: '.'"

Seeing Lu Ran's expression, Jiang Ruyi couldn't help but smile.

Ms. Jiang suddenly revealed this mischievous side, chatting and laughing with Lu Ran, making the other students envious.

"Everyone, line up according to your class order!"

A teacher's voice echoed from the podium.

The four-person squad quickly found Class 3(4) and took their place at the end of the line.

"This Mid-Autumn Night, all 12 classes, totaling 96 teams, will be assigned to 12 shelters."

Rain Alley No. 1 Middle School once had 100 teams, and one team had only three members due to a shortage of personnel.

After a summer vacation, students who needed to transfer or make adjustments had already been settled.

"This time, the team rankings will be based on class units, and the individual ranking assessment method remains unchanged!"

"You must work together, help each other, and unconditionally follow the Moon Gazers' commands!"

"Otherwise, don't blame the school for deducting your believer points and expelling you! Do you understand?"

"Yes, we understand!"

"Yes, we understand!" The students' response was deafening.

Compared to two months ago, the students had made significant progress and naturally felt more confident.

"Very good!" The male teacher nodded in satisfaction, "Before the teams set off, there's one more item!"

As he spoke, he unfolded a sheet of paper: "On behalf of the school and the Divine Citizen Bureau of Yunshan City, we hereby recognize a student."

This time, there was no need to mention the name, as everyone knew who had received such an honor.

The male teacher recited, "Class 3(4), Lu Ran, Divine Sheep Follower!"

The teacher emphasized the last four words, ensuring everyone heard them clearly.

"This student, on the night of the 15th of the 7th lunar month, followed the Moon Gazers Patrol and successfully completed the city defense task."

"His courage and excellent performance are commendable. After careful consideration by our bureau, we award him 30 believer points."

Before the teacher could finish, the playground erupted in exclamations.

"30 believer points?!"

"Damn, is this the full score?"

"I've heard of 21 and 22 points, and even 10 and 8 points, but can you get 30 points?"

"No way! Why?"

"I've been in the Demon Abyss for so long, fighting for my life to get 6 summer vacation points, and he earns 30 in one night?"

"Don't complain. If my brother Lu survives, it's more than just 6 points! It was the 15th of July."

"Silence!!" The male teacher's stern voice quieted the noisy playground.

He continued, "30 believer points and a black obsidian blade as encouragement."

"We hope the students will maintain their momentum and strive for excellence!"

"Also, be ready at all times. On every 15th night, if the task requires, the bureau will summon you to join the team!"

As the male teacher finished speaking, he gazed into the distance, looking at the small team at the end of the line.

The playground fell silent, and the students' expressions varied, each one captivating.

The rarity and value of black obsidian were well-known to all believers.

However, this could only be considered an external object.

What was truly astonishing was that the Divine Citizen Bureau explicitly stated that they would summon Lu Ran whenever needed?

The Moon Gazers were known for their exceptional abilities!

Why would they need someone like Lu Ran, a small fry, to assist their team?

Was this a joke?

"Let me remind you," the male teacher said in a stern voice, "Lu Ran's personal believer points have already reached 82 points."

"The Evil Dog Village assessment, first place in both rankings, 20 points."

"June 15th city defense, first place in both rankings, 20 points."

"Summer vacation assignment, 6 points, and 6 points for the start-of-term assignment for seniors."

"Adding the 30 points from this trial, that's a total of 82 points!"

The male teacher recited the points with precision, pausing after each sentence to ensure every student understood.

The students were stunned, and even Lu Ran himself was surprised!

What's going on?

Why are you reciting my points?

If you want to mock me, I'll go up on stage and bleat a few times myself!

The male teacher spoke solemnly, "The second-ranked student in our school has 44 points, Gao Zhonglin!"

For a moment, Gao Zhonglin's expression was fascinating.

He wasn't sure if he should be happy or distressed.

Jiang Ruyi shook her head and smiled, her believer points totaled 43, just one point behind the greedy one.

Although she had been diligently working with her team to improve her ranking, her personal ranking was too low in the first assessment, earning her only the basic 3 points.

From another perspective, even after failing once, she was still just one point behind the second-ranked student!

Lu Ran was indeed a delicious, juicy lamb leg.

An excellent source of points!

Jiang Ruyi smiled and shook her head, while some people's cheeks burned with embarrassment.

In the crowd, Ma Tianchuan lowered his head, silent.

The once-proud prodigy didn't even have his name mentioned.

Since everyone became believers, all these unfamiliar people had surpassed him.

"Don't be discouraged."

"What?" Ma Tianchuan looked at his teammate.

Wu Shanshan, usually a cheerful person, remained expressionless and said, "There's still a long way to go."

(End of Chapter)

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