Summit of the Old Gods

The red sun rises, the sky is filled with a rosy glow.

Golden light falls, dyeing the mountain flowers.

Jiang Ruyi snuggled next to Lu Ran, a hint of admiration in her eyes, gazing at this beautiful and magnificent scene.

No wonder!

That mysterious youth took the risk to come here to watch the sunrise.

At least in this brief moment, he could forget being trapped in this senseless purgatory.

The rising sun finally left the mountains, completely hanging in the sky.

In a tranquil sea of flowers, Lu Ran had a thought, and the red silk thread lifted the puppet in front of Lu Jiang.

The black-clad youth was already tearful.

Fear? Despair?

Or a longing for life?

Lu Ran asked, "Why are you crying?"

Black-clad youth: "My eyes are dry."

Lu Ran: "..."

Staring at the sun, that's just it~

I even added so much drama for you!

The River Grade and River Grade's Silk Thread allowed the "puppet" to make expressions.

Sea Grade's Silk Thread doesn't even allow blinking!

The black-clad youth's speech was also vague, his lips could only tremble slightly, unable to close.

"What's your name?" Jiang Ruyi asked with a slight smile.

She didn't think it was Lu Ran's mistake, she just felt someone had ruined two good things, so he was punishing himself on purpose.

Lu Ran was naturally unaware of being wronged, at this moment he was listening carefully for the other's response.

However, the black-clad youth did not respond, only mumbled:

"Seen the mist, admired the flowers, let's leave it at that..."

"Do you think we want to kill you?"

"Hehe." The black-clad youth chuckled mournfully.

Even though no expressions were allowed, the bitterness in his laughter was evident to all.

In Holy Spirit Mountain, when encountering non-disciple folks, slaughter is the norm.

This couple discovered the beautiful Qianhua Ridge, so it became theirs.

They couldn't tolerate a Dust Shadow disciple knowing about this place and continuing to live.

The Dust Shadow Sect is too threatening!

The unique teleportation skill makes its disciples hard to control, unable to enslave.

Dust Shadow disciples can lead a squad, teleporting here and there, ready to attack anytime!

Emperor Robe Youth and Cold Fairy couldn't leave such a threat behind.

"Your name." Jiang Ruyi asked again.

The gentle demeanor while watching the sunrise with Lu Ran vanished completely.

"If you want to kill or flay, just do it." The black-clad youth muttered, shedding tears.

People,

The most ruthless beings.

He couldn't understand how this young couple would torture, humiliate him for amusement.

Capturing a Dust Shadow disciple wasn't easy.

Enough to entertain them for a long time.

Not telling his name might let him retain a last shred of dignity.

"Alright." Lu Ran looked at the youth with vacant eyes, "I'll go back and tell Rouyin, this is an unnamed person, not her target."

The black-clad youth's empty gaze regained a glimmer:

"Wait...wait a moment!"

"Oh?" Lu Ran's face lit up, "The dead boy spoke."

Jiang Ruyi looked confused: "What?"

Lu Ran shrugged: "There's a pause."

Jiang Ruyi rolled her eyes at Lu Ran.

What nonsense!

"I'll ask you one last time, your name!" Lu Ran looked at the youth.

"Qin Yanzhi."

"Alright!" Lu Ran nodded repeatedly, laughing as if exasperated, "Still not saying, right?"

Qin Yanzhi widened his eyes: ???

No!

I didn't say anything!

"Hehe~" Jiang Ruyi couldn't help but laugh.

The Cold Fairy, bathed in warm golden light, blossomed with a smile in this sea of flowers.

For a while, Lu Ran was lost in thought.

Jiang Ruyi naturally noticed his gaze, her pretty face flushed slightly, softly saying, "Hurry up and ask."

"Oh." Lu Ran shifted his gaze to the black-clad youth, "Before I came to Holy Spirit Mountain, a beautiful girl came to me.

She asked me to find someone named Qin Yanzhi and take good care of him."

"Li...Rouyin?" The black-clad youth said, trembling.

Though it came to this, he couldn't believe it in his heart.

"But here's the problem." Lu Ran had a thought, and the red silk thread lifted the black-clad youth forward, "How can you prove that you are Qin Yanzhi?"

Unexpectedly, the black-clad youth asked, "She's still in the human world, right? Is...is she well?"

Lu Ran: "..."

Your survival is uncertain, yet you're asking this kind of question.

No wonder Miss Li Rouyin thinks of you so fondly.

"Whether she's well or not, I don't know, but I'm not too good." Lu Ran huffed, "I've roamed the Mountain Realm from east to west, north to south.

Going round and round, I've been looking for you for a year and a half, do you know that?"

Qin Yanzhi: "..."

That strong?

Not content with hiding in a corner, endure and survive, but actually dominate the Mountain Realm?

Hmm...indeed!

To catch her eye, how could he be ordinary?

But Emperor Robe Youth's credentials were overly dazzling.

Qin Yanzhi didn't think the opponent was lying.

No way, the aura of Emperor Robe Youth was too strong, the presence too grand, and the red silk thread in his hand was too terrifying, clutching his life.

"I say, do you like crying?" Lu Ran shook his hand, making the youth on the silk thread sway side to side.

"Ah?"

"Don't you want to blink?"

"Yes."

"Then prove yourself quickly!" Lu Ran was quite convinced, "Do you like to be masochistic? Shall I turn you back to stare at the sun again?"

Qin Yanzhi was at a loss.

How could he prove it?

I didn't bring my ID or household registration book...

Seeing the other party not speaking for a while, Lu Ran helplessly reminded: "Soft light, reflect... brows."

Qin Yanzhi was stunned for a moment, and then visibly blushed.

Seeing such a reaction, Lu Ran felt confident in his heart!

No mistake!

Who wouldn't be embarrassed reading their youthful love notes aloud?

"Soft light, reflect... brows?" Jiang Ruyi was curious and looked at Lu Ran.

But Qin Yanzhi misunderstood, thinking she was urging him to continue the next line: "Rou, glorious youthful days..."

"Alright, alright." Lu Ran dispersed the Tethering Silk Thread.

After all, he was a childhood friend of Little Li the Cook, and a future soldier of the Ran Sect.

Qin Yanzhi stumbled to the ground, covering his eyes with one hand, rubbing vigorously.

[Love poem?] Jiang Ruyi raised her eyebrows slightly, glancing at Lu Ran.

Lu Ran had a strange expression: [Sort of, it's a personal, identity-confirming code.]

[Oh.] Jiang Ruyi lowered her eyes to the side, gently playing with a small white flower.

Seeing her expression, Lu Ran promptly shifted the blame:

[We've been childhood sweethearts, why haven't you ever written one for me?]

Jiang Ruyi: ?

Lu Ran complained: [We shared a desk for so long, and you never even passed me a note?]

Jiang Fairy finally lost her composure, suddenly lifting her long leg to kick at Lu Ran.

Such an action was like a return to their school days when she would blush with frustration.

I dodge~

Admittedly, Little Ruyi's legs have grown longer, with a wider attack range.

But Lu Ran's speed was faster...

The flower bushes swayed, petals flew.

Jiang Ruyi's gaze swept over the falling petals, glaring at the other party indignantly.

[You're getting angry now, that I didn't write you one?] Lu Ran looked righteous.

[What?] Jiang Ruyi was momentarily stunned.

[Ruyi, Ruyi, follow my heart's desire...]

"Haha." Jiang Ruyi was truly amused, releasing a circle of the Jade Talisman Formation.

"Hey! Hey... wrong, wrong!" Lu Ran was startled, quickly releasing his own circle of the Jade Talisman Formation.

Qin Yanzhi was utterly dumbfounded!

This... what is all this?

Divine Technique, Evil Technique, used at will?

What kind of person has Rouyin found...

Suddenly, the Cold Fairy's gaze swept over.

Qin Yanzhi silently lowered his head, rubbing his eyes.

Lu Ran seized the opportunity to approach: "Friend."

"Woo!!"

Qin Yanzhi, who was rubbing his eyes, suddenly stiffened, a mysterious, dark Other Shore Flower blossomed abruptly from his hand.

"Sizzle—"

Lu Ran grabbed Qin Yanzhi's arm, flying backward.

The Other Shore Flower bloomed and then scattered.

Qin Yanzhi was once again dragged out of the flower's range, stumbling into Lu Ran's arms.

"Um... I..."

Qin Yanzhi quickly took two steps back, looking a bit embarrassed.

Lu Ran also understood, he wasn't trying to escape on purpose, it was just a subconscious reaction.

Three words: Used to it!

"You can rest a thousand minds at ease!" Lu Ran patted the young man's shoulder, "In the Human World, Li Rouyin took good care of me, always treated me to big meals!"

"Big meals?" Qin Yanzhi was full of disbelief.

Li Rouyin didn't like to eat, even had an aversion to it.

"Ahh~ anyway, she treated me very well, and I naturally reciprocated." Lu Ran beamed, "In the future on Holy Spirit Mountain, I'll have your back!"

"May I ask for your honorable name?" Qin Yanzhi spoke very politely.

"Lu Ran! Lu like land, Ran like burning!" Lu Ran tilted his head slightly, "She's Jiang Ruyi, my fiancée."

Qin Yanzhi cupped his hands towards the two: "Rouyin she..."

"She's in the Human World, in the Demon Cave's Bamboo Sea." Lu Ran replied with a smile, "The Bamboo Sea is a top-notch healing spot, very peaceful, you don't have to worry.

However, she's likely thinking about you a lot."

Hearing this, a trace of bitterness welled up in Qin Yanzhi.

Didn't he also long to go home?

However, returning to the Human World, how could it be easy... Wait!

Qin Yanzhi looked up at Lu Ran, his mind racing.

This young man in the Emperor Robe has such amazing skills, could he also be, like Rouyin, a direct disciple of some reclusive Divine?

Reclusive Divine!

Direct Disciple!

If that's the case, if the young Emperor Robe does not follow the regular route set by God Demons...

If he lets Master Lu teleport him directly back to the Human World, he might not face the wrath of his own Divine?

Qin Yanzhi suppressed his complex emotions and asked: "Dare I ask Brother Lu, your skills..."

"That's a long story." Lu Ran reached out to the side.

Qin Yanzhi's eyes narrowed as he saw an antique copper mirror.

The Dust Shadow Sect's mortal enemy was precisely the Evil Mirror Demon clan!

He watched as the copper mirror transformed into a Landing Mirror, unfurling.

"Let's go down, have some tea and chat." Lu Ran invited with a smile.

Another Landing Mirror opened up at the River Valley, in front of the Thousand Flower Inn.

It was clear that Lu Ran was really good to the friends of old friends.

He planned to treat this fellow he had searched for a year and a half with Smoke Rain Tea.

"Alright." Qin Yanzhi no longer hesitated and stepped in.

"Ruyi?" Lu Ran turned to the woman admiring flowers at his side.

The Immortal played with the flower in her hand, remaining silent.

"Let's go home!" Lu Ran extended a Red Silk Thread from his finger, letting it gently fall on her shoulder.

With a thought, the red thread tugged gently, pulling the woman to his side.

The elders say there are four uncontrollable things in the world:

The New Year pig, the startled donkey, the angry wife, the fish ashore.

It turns out that the Tethering Silk Thread can hold them down~

A gentle fragrance in his arms.

Lu Ran gently left a light kiss on her hair and stepped back into the mirror.

The flower sea swayed with the breeze, and the jade figure vanished with the copper mirror.

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