Chapter 93: Lu the Demon Head?

Chapter 93: Lu the Demon Head?

This kiss...

Was it a thank you?

Lu Ran pursed his lips, remaining silent.

On a battlefield where life and death hung in the balance, especially at this moment of avenging the Great Nightmare, he wouldn't think otherwise.

Lu Ran was well aware that this kiss had nothing to do with romantic love.

It should be within the realm of a brother and sister relationship, a reward from the Great Nightmare after he helped her slay her enemy.

After all, before Lu Ran's arrival, the group had struggled to make any progress.

The Moon Gazers not only had to endure the pain of their loss and the torment of the Shadow Opera Dan's cruel games, but they also had to face the constant fear of sudden death.

Therefore, Lu Ran sincerely believed and hoped that it was within the realm of a brother and sister reward.

After all, there was another possibility!

Lu Ran had also pressed down on Little Li Hua's head and kissed her forehead.

If this counted, then it would be within the realm of a master and their pet! That would be too tragic.

Lu Ran had fought hard to help her take revenge, only to end up becoming a "battle pet"?

Although he was just a little lamb, his bleating earlier had indeed sealed the Shadow Opera Dan's fate.

But...

If possible, Lu Ran still wanted to be a human.

"Huff~"

Deng Yuxiang wrapped her arm around Lu Ran and flew high into the western night sky.

Lu Ran gazed down at the city below, scanning the various places where the evil demon souls appeared: "Maintain a calm mindset; you still have a long fight ahead."

"Mhm," Deng Yuxiang replied softly.

Killing the enemy with her own hands did make her feel a bit better.

But when she thought of Captain Sun, whose life and death were uncertain, her mood became heavy again.

Lu Ran suddenly spoke up: "Do you want me to join your squad and fight alongside you?"

Deng Yuxiang looked into the vast night sky as her figure darted swiftly: "You've done more than enough; go back and rest well."

The Divine Citizen Bureau had not issued an order to recruit Lu Ran into the squad.

His appearance on the battlefield was entirely Deng Yuxiang's decision, and strictly speaking, she had already violated the rules.

Lu Ran's eyes narrowed slightly, piercing through the pouring night rain, as he looked down at the central square below.

On the top floor of a commercial building, a phantom soul was emerging from a Moon Gazer's corpse.

Beside the corpse, a woman was kneeling and crying out, and behind her, two men stood with their heads bowed in silence.

Lu Ran: "..."

At this moment, he still found it hard to adjust to this scene.

It wasn't until they flew over the central square that Lu Ran spoke:

"Tonight, the invading demons in the city seem to be particularly strong?"

"Not just Rain Alley, but all over Daxia," Deng Yuxiang said softly.

"What?" Lu Ran turned to look at Deng Yuxiang.

Deng Yuxiang's expression remained unchanged: "Since the sixth month of the lunar calendar, up until today, the fifteenth day of the ninth month.

For three consecutive full moon nights, the intensity of the demon invasions has been higher than the same period in previous years."

Lu Ran's eyebrows furrowed: "Since the sixth month of the lunar calendar?

So, it started after our batch of students paid respects to the deities?"

"Mhm."

"Then..." Lu Ran suddenly thought of something, "Is that why the deities expanded their recruitment of believers?"

The ceremony of paying respects to the deities was an annual event.

In previous years, around 70% of the school's students became believers.

But on the first day of the sixth month this year, nearly 90% of the students in Lu Ran's batch became believers!

Was this a sign from the deities to the people?

"Maybe," Deng Yuxiang's voice grew even lower, and she flew faster with Lu Ran in her arms.

Lu Ran couldn't help but feel worried. After a while, he spoke again: "Sister."

"Hmm?" The silent Deng Yuxiang finally turned to look at Lu Ran.

Lu Ran spoke seriously: "When we fight later, you must adjust your mindset. Captain Sun will be fine."

Lu Ran poured out his thoughts.

However, from his second sentence onwards, Deng Yuxiang stopped listening.

She just quietly looked at Lu Ran, staring into his eyes.

It was hard to imagine that in his slanted pupils, filled with gloom, there was genuine concern.

"Sister?"

"I understand," Deng Yuxiang came back to her senses and replied softly.

Her stiff face softened slightly.

On this cold and bone-chilling rainy night, danger lurked everywhere.

Her patrol squad was busy providing support everywhere, facing one harsh reality after another.

Until a moment when even their own squad suffered a heavy blow from the demons.

Deng Yuxiang hadn't expected to feel a hint of warmth while escorting the boy home.

Just like before, when she came to ask for his help, Lu Ran didn't hesitate for a moment, not even asking any questions, and simply said, "Okay."

"Huff~~"

As they approached the familiar Rain Alley Home Community, Deng Yuxiang flew diagonally downward and instructed:

"After you get back, stay put in front of the shrine and don't wander around."

But Lu Ran replied: "Be careful on your way back, and make sure to focus when fighting the enemies!"

"Heh." Deng Yuxiang finally regained some of her former vigor, letting out a cold hum as she descended to the ground with Lu Ran.

The wind and rain swirled, and raindrops splattered.

Lu Ran stood barefoot on the cold stone pavement, facing the window of his small bedroom.

"Go back," Deng Yuxiang released Lu Ran, and the wind beneath her feet stirred again.

"Hey, take this!" Lu Ran called out.

Deng Yuxiang didn't respond, maintaining her speed.

"No, you..." Lu Ran opened his mouth, watching her fly away.

For Deng Yuxiang, the raincoat was indeed just a decoration.

Once Northwind believers started fighting, they would naturally fly around, and their clothes would inevitably get soaked.

"It's already the second one." Lu Ran sighed helplessly and turned towards the window.

After that night of the fifteenth, he had also worn her yellow raincoat home.

Lu Ran approached the window, attempting to open it, only to discover a serious problem!

The window was locked from the inside.

And in his haste, he had only worn a short-sleeved shirt and shorts, not bringing any keys with him! Lu Ran could have grown sheep horns and smashed the window, but...

Right, the small shrine of the Divine Sheep was right next to the window.

Could it help him open the window?

"Hmm..." Lu Ran fell into deep thought.

Logically, the deities shouldn't be so easygoing.

It was unlikely that any believer had ever dared to trouble a deity to open a window or a door.

If believers dared to ask...

It seemed that the deities were more likely to help believers open their heavenly skulls.

"Meow~"

Little Li Hua suddenly jumped onto the windowsill, blinking curiously and looking at her owner outside the window.

Perhaps it was because of Lu Ran's fierce aura that Little Li Hua turned and ran.

Lu Ran immediately let out a sheep's bleat, calling the little one back.

"Here, yes, yes! The window handle!" Lu Ran pointed through the window at the handle on the inside.

"Meow~" Little Li Hua stretched out a small paw, as if wanting to reach through the window and touch Lu Ran's fingers.

Lu Ran: "..."

Just as he was about to give further instructions, he suddenly tilted his head slightly and listened intently.

From the slanted rear, a rustling sound could be heard, mixed with the rain, creating a rather discordant noise.

Lu Ran leaped sideways with a burst of energy!

"Whoosh~"

Several stalks of straw flew towards him, piercing the cement ground below the window.

The force was quite impressive, leaving several holes in the cement.

Lu Ran glanced in that direction and saw a tall, slender figure.

It was a... scarecrow?

Its entire body was made of withered yellow straw, and at the joints, there were traces of being tied up.

A Demon Clan Straw Demon!

Its face had only a pair of eyes, with no other organs.

What was peculiar was that its eyes were made up of individual grains of wheat.

The Straw Demon was about 1.8 meters tall, and when Lu Ran confirmed its height, he almost cried!

Finally!

I finally got to see a Mist Realm Demon.

The Straw Clan was a relatively common demon, and any demon below 2 meters was considered a Mist Realm Demon.

This clan's strength was generally not formidable, and their early-stage offensive abilities were also quite weak.

However, their threat level was not to be underestimated!

Because they were often used as kindling, causing havoc among humans.

For example, the Blood Plague Dogs, those dog-like creatures, would get even more excited upon seeing a Straw Demon than when encountering humans.

They would immediately open their dog mouths and breathe fire!

The Straw Demons would also set fires everywhere as they fled in panic.

"Whoosh~ Whoosh~"

The Straw Demon suddenly shot out several straws like flying needles, attacking once again.

Lu Ran sprayed mist beneath his feet and nimbly dodged.

His combat instincts kicked in, causing him to subconsciously dig his feet into the ground and charge forward.

It was during this charge that Lu Ran suddenly realized...

He didn't have his sword with him!

"Bang!" Lu Ran clenched his fist and punched the Straw Demon's face.

The Straw Demon retreated repeatedly, and a pile of straw appeared out of thin air, weaving itself into a shield in front of it.

"Baa!"

Lu Ran roared angrily, and his feet slammed into the ground.

He was like a soccer player, performing a header.

His thick, large sheep horns shattered the straw shield! Along with it, the Straw Demon was knocked away and slammed heavily into the wall of the residential building.

Lu Ran was about to charge forward again, but he keenly sensed something different.

The Straw Demon's wheat eyes were incredibly lifelike, and a hint of fear could be seen in them.

Lu Ran's heart stirred, and his eyes surged with power.

Divine Vision Spell - Celestial Eye!

This spell could amplify the enemy's inner fear! Up until today, Lu Ran hadn't tried out this brand-new divine technique.

"Rustle~"

The Straw Demon's eyes widened in shock, and it raised its straw arms in front of itself, shaking its head in terror.

Lu Ran slowly approached, his slanted pupils emitting a chilling aura.

The Straw Demon leaned against the wall, sliding down to the ground.

It kept shaking its head, as if pleading for something, and its eyes were filled with fear.

It could have easily escaped to either side.

However, this Straw Demon was so scared that it had become like this.

Seeing this, Lu Ran couldn't help but feel a secret joy.

The effect of the Divine Technique - Celestial Eye was truly remarkable?

"Hey! You... What are you doing?"

In the distance, a bare-chested man ran over quickly.

It was none other than Chen Jing, the Red Turban Believer responsible for guarding the community that night.

At this moment, Chen Jing was utterly bewildered! What had he just seen?

A Demon - Straw Demon, leaning against the wall and sitting on the ground.

Its body was curled up, trembling, and it kept shaking its head in terror.

And in front of the Straw Demon...

Stood a young man wearing a yellow raincoat.

He had cornered the demon at the foot of the wall, looking down at it.

Under the raincoat's hood, there was his gloomy face and a pair of eyes emitting an eerie glow.

Chen Jing was completely stunned!

He couldn't even tell who the real demon was.

Brothers, there are two chapters today, take a break, and we'll continue with more chapters tomorrow!

(End of Chapter)

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