Chapter 88: Divination and Divine Guidance
Chapter 88: Divination and Divine Guidance
Jiang Ruyi left, carrying her mother's Cool Night Sword, without a backward glance.
Lu Ran watched her figure depart, and a thought came to mind:
Women,
Your name is Heartless.
After returning home, Lu Ran promptly called his mother.
Although he was acting on impulse, as a child of the family, he naturally understood the importance of making amends.
Unfortunately, his mother seemed busy and didn't answer the call.
With a nervous heart, Lu Ran continued his cultivation until the evening when his phone finally rang.
"Mom," Lu Ran answered immediately.
"What's wrong?" His mother's voice remained gentle, laced with a hint of concern.
It was hard to imagine such a tone coming from a Sword One Believer.
In fact, Lu Ran had experienced his mother's attitude towards strangers.
On the morning of the sixteenth day of the seventh lunar month, Lu Ran had borrowed Meng's phone to call his mother and assure her of his safety.
The cold voice on the phone had nearly frozen Lu Ran until he revealed his identity, melting the ice, and her voice softened.
"Ranran?"
"Mom, I have something to tell you," Lu Ran organized his words, "That Cool Night Sword, I lent it out."
"Oh?" Qiao Wanjun was surprised, "So soon you've found someone you like?"
"No, no, no." Lu Ran quickly defended himself, "I lent it, not gave it away. She still has to return the sword to us."
"Hehe," Qiao Wanjun chuckled softly, neither confirming nor denying.
Lend?
This Cool Night Sword was not only expensive but also held special significance.
Even if it was a loan, would Lu Ran lend it to an ordinary friend?
Of course not!
Qiao Wanjun knew well that only those worthy could borrow from Lu Ran.
"Really," Lu Ran hurriedly said, "I have a teammate who was summoned by a deity for further training.
She comes from an ordinary family and still uses the White Rainbow Sword given by the school as a reward."
Qiao Wanjun was surprised, "Summoned by a deity?"
"Yes, it's incredible," Lu Ran agreed, finding it hard to comprehend.
Qiao Wanjun pondered for a moment, "Jiang Ruyi?"
Lu Ran was puzzled, "Does Mom know her?"
Qiao Wanjun replied calmly, "Yuanxi really likes her and couldn't stop talking about her when she got home."
"Oh."
"Does she want to keep the sword?"
"I'm just reporting to you. Jiang Ruyi doesn't know what this sword represents, and I didn't think that much either," Lu Ran quickly added.
Qiao Wanjun's voice softened, "You're not a child anymore; you're almost eighteen."
Lu Ran: "."
Who says that reaching the legal marriage age means you have to get married?
There are many singles in this world, and they're all living just fine~
Qiao Wanjun seemed to sense Lu Ran's embarrassment and chuckled softly, "Since I left the sword with you, you have the right to decide its fate.
But when you're certain about giving away the Cool Night Sword, you can let me know."
Lu Ran: "Definitely!"
Qiao Wanjun reminded him, "On the fifteenth, make sure to lock the doors and windows and don't worry Mom."
Lu Ran: "This time, I'll stay in front of the shrine, so you can rest assured!"
"Mhm," Qiao Wanjun softly agreed and hung up.
Lu Ran sat cross-legged in front of the shrine, placing his phone on the floor beside him, and resumed his cultivation.
That night, Jiang Ruyi was still active in the group chat, informing everyone that she had arrived safely and everything was fine.
Then, Jiang Ruyi mentioned she was going offline, and she never appeared again.
The once lively group chat lost its vitality.
From the messages sent by a few people, Lu Ran could tell that Deng Yutang was envious and blessed Jiang Ruyi sincerely.
Tian Tian, on the other hand, was the most heartbroken.
Although her words were filled with blessings, she didn't even use emoticons.
Lu Ran could almost imagine Tian Tian's big eyes brimming with tears, softly saying something like, "Sister doesn't want me anymore."
Well, his imagination was running wild.
What Lu Ran didn't expect was that on the very same night, their class teacher, Li Yanzhu, suddenly created a small group chat with the three of them.
In the group, besides Lu Ran, Deng Yutang, and Tian Tian, there was another student—Chang Ying.
Li Yanzhu: "@Everyone, after careful consideration by the school, during Jiang Ruyi's absence, Chang Ying will take her place.
Next month, when you carry out your training mission, the four of you will be a team."
Small Gambling Fun, Gua Gua Dou Ling: "Yoohoo~!
I knew it, I drew an excellent fortune today, haha!"
Li Yanzhu: "@Small Gambling Fun, Gua Gua Dou Ling, change your name! What a mess!"
Long Win, Win Every Day: "Changed it, teacher."
Li Yanzhu: "Chang Ying!!"
Chang Ying: "Changed it, teacher."
Lu Ran: "..."
Li Yanzhu: "Last chance, am I being nice to you?"
Chang Ying: "Sorry."
Tian Tian: "Is Ruyi not coming back?"
Li Yanzhu: "Jiang Ruyi will return, but the exact date is unknown.
It could be three to five weeks, or it could be three to five months.
The school values your squad highly, and we hope you can maintain good grades and not be affected by this change in team members."
Tian Tian: "Oh."
Deng Yutang: "What about Chang Ying's previous squad?"
Li Yanzhu: "Two students from Class 9 have transferred to our class and joined Chang Ying's team.
After school consideration, a Fourth-Class Deity, Spirit Sign Adherent, is assigned to your squad.
The Spirit Sign Adherent is versatile and can fill any position, meeting all your needs."
Chang Ying: "I'm a jack of all trades~"
This sudden statement amused Lu Ran.
Indeed, the Spirit Sign Adherent is one of the most versatile believers in the world.
It's no exaggeration to say that the Spirit Sign Adherent can do anything! Output, defense, control, support...
They are truly a jack-of-all-trades warrior!
Of course, the price for such versatility is... gambling.
Li Yanzhu: "You guys chat, you're classmates, get along well, and don't have any other ideas."
Lu Ran tapped his fingers on the screen, taking the lead.
Lu Ran: "Welcome. Deng, come out and greet our guest, the girl you admire is here."
Chang Ying: "Oh? You like me?"
Deng Yutang: "Who likes you?"
Chang Ying: "No way. You're shorter than me, we're not a good match~"
Deng Yutang was furious, his fingers furiously tapping the screen: "I'll challenge you to a duel! A duel!"
Chang Ying: "Not a good idea, if you lose, it'll be even less suitable."
Deng Yutang: "I'll be damned!"
Lu Ran quickly tried to defuse the situation.
Lu Ran: "Everyone, focus on your cultivation. We'll meet at school on the 19th of the lunar month."
Chang Ying, however, showed great respect for Lu Ran.
Chang Ying: "As you command, Captain Lu!"
Lu Ran was about to put down his phone when he noticed a private message from Tian Tian.
Tian Tian: "Ruyi will come back, right?"
Lu Ran smiled and replied: "Of course. She still has my Cool Night Sword.
That sword is worth four to fifty thousand! If she dares to run away, I'll report her and get her back!"
"Haha!" In a certain residence, Tian Tian wiped her tears and laughed, looking at the words on her phone screen.
She held her phone with her small hands, editing the message, writing and deleting, deleting and writing.
Finally, Tian Tian replied to Lu Ran: "Mhm."
Lu Ran put down his phone, turned his head, and looked towards the dark red knitted scarf hanging by the door, next to the clothes.
If things go as expected, under the personal guidance of the Heavenly Deity Jade Symbol, Jiang Ruyi's cultivation speed will be extremely fast! The next time they meet, she'll be like a completely transformed person! Therefore, he must not relax for a moment.
If, when she returns, he is easily defeated by Jiang Ruyi in a few moves and is at her mercy, how will he face the days ahead?
(End of Chapter)
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