Summit of the Old Gods

Chapter 706: 656 Eldest Miss



Qiao Yuansi suddenly looked up, feeling dazed for a moment.

Beside him, once empty, unexpectedly appeared a figure.

Qiao Yuansi's eyes were filled with disbelief.

That gentle smiling face seemed real, not just a figment of his thoughts or dreams.

"Don't recognize me?" Lu Ran patted Little Yuanxi's head.

"B-brother?" The girl's voice was soft, as if afraid any louder would wake her up and make the figure disappear.

"Long time no see, Little Yuanxi."

Qiao Yuansi did not respond, instead reaching out with her small, tender hands to pull down the young man's hand resting on her head, squeezing it firmly.

Constantly confirming the reality of the young man before her.

Lu Ran laughed, "What, don't believe... Oh!"

He instinctively embraced the girl who threw herself into his arms, stumbling back a step.

Qiao Yuansi was kneeling in front of the Immortal Sheep Stone Sculpture.

When she got up to throw herself into Lu Ran's arms, it was like a player diving to head a ball in a football match.

Her head first collided with Lu Ran's abdomen.

Hmm... maybe she did it on purpose?

Lu Ran didn't dodge.

He even thoughtfully lifted the Water Flow Armor.

After all, she's his precious girl, what if she hit her head hard?

"You're back." Qiao Yuansi tightly wrapped her arms around Lu Ran's neck, burying her head beside his face.

Murmuring softly, as if speaking in a dream.

"Mm." Lu Ran gently rubbed Little Yuanxi's head, marveling how his once little sister had grown into a young lady.

In fact, Lu Ran had accompanied her ever since Qiao Yuansi climbed the mountain.

When he saw the girl, who used to be full of antics, transform into a Vast River, don an elegant black dress, and step into high heels, carrying herself so gracefully...

Lu Ran was indeed filled with emotion.

This path of cultivation truly changes people dramatically.

If possible, Lu Ran still wanted that mischievous little rascal, or perhaps he cherished the little tagalong who followed him every day.

"Naughty brother, you scared me! Lower your aura! I'll bite you!" The dissatisfied voice reached his ears.

Lu Ran: "..."

Can dreams be realized so easily?

Did the graceful young lady just revert to Little Yuanxi?

"Eh! Eh?" Lu Ran was momentarily stunned and just felt a pain in his ear.

She really bit!

His head tilted back, and his earlobe, still bitten by Little Yuanxi, naturally stretched a bit.

It hurt even more.

Lu Ran hastily said, "Lord Immortal Sheep is still here, this is the Immortal Worship Hall!"

"Oh." Qiao Yuansi realized her blunder and quickly let go.

Her face turned crimson abruptly.

Lu Ran quickly activated the Transmission Mirror, stepping aside, while Qiao Yuansi's arms still clung tightly around Lu Ran's neck, unwilling to let go, like she feared he'd escape.

So much so that her whole body tilted and was "dragged" by Lu Ran into the Ancient Bronze Mirror.

The Ancient Bronze Mirror quietly vanished, and the Immortal Worship Hall returned to its usual silence.

As if nothing had happened.

Only a lonely sun hat lay on the ground.

"Careful, you're choking me." In the main hall of Luoxian Residence, Lu Ran said helplessly.

"Good, it'll save me from worrying if you die." Qiao Yuansi continued to murmur softly with her eyes closed, "Save me the concern..."

Lu Ran: "..."

Isn't that a solution?

It's undeniable, Little Yuanxi is quite the character!

He activated Evil Mirror Magic·Mirror Flower Moon, yet she didn't react.

Probably hasn't sensed it yet.

"Alright, alright, I'm not going anywhere." Lu Ran patted her back.

"Hmph." Qiao Yuansi tightened her arms and gave Lu Ran's neck a vengeful squeeze before stepping back.

She didn't notice Mirror Flower Moon.

Lu Ran also didn't notice her reddened eyes.

The way to comfort someone isn't more than a few methods. Lu Ran understood Qiao Yuansi and chose the most effective one.

"Oh, a little pearl~" Lu Ran joked, poking the tiny tear under her eye with his fingertip.

"Go away." Qiao Yuansi huffed lightly and pushed Lu Ran.

Very unlady-like.

Since their meeting, this figure revered by the world as a Great Power of River Realm seemed to have reverted to her pre-River Realm self.

Qiao Yuansi raised her beautiful face, wiping her rims, shaking her head, her long, smooth hair flowing like a waterfall, tidying her hairstyle just like that.

Her hand, after wiping her tears, subtlely fell to her forehead, slightly curling her ring finger, elegantly brushing aside a lock of hair on the side of her forehead.

This inadvertent gesture left Lu Ran slightly dazed.

Such a goddess-like move was something Lu Ran only saw in Jiang Ruyi or Leng Xushuang.

His sister indeed had grown up.

He couldn't continue treating her like a little mischievous kid anymore.

Thinking of this, Lu Ran couldn't help but feel some trepidation.

After all, he hadn't asked for Qiao Yuansi's consent before directly asking Lord Immortal Sheep for help, implementing an act-before-telling approach.

Might Little Yuanxi be really angry?

But Lu Ran had to do this, as Qiao Yuansi was already a Great Power of River Realm, and he truly couldn't take the risk.

What if one day, Lord God suddenly, among the tens of thousands of disciples, picked out Qiao Yuansi and called her to pilgrimage...

"Eh?" It was then Qiao Yuansi realized something wasn't right, looking around, "How did we get to Luoxian Residence?"

Lu Ran snapped back from his thoughts, smiling, "We couldn't keep disturbing Lord Immortal Sheep."

Hearing "Immortal Sheep", Qiao Yuansi's attention immediately shifted, remembering how she was just relieved of a contract.

Seeing Qiao Yuansi's slightly furrowed brows, Lu Ran spoke, "I asked Lord Immortal Sheep to do that."

Qiao Yuansi's frown deepened as she looked at Lu Ran.

Yet she saw her brother's apologetic expression, instantly dispelling much of her anger.

Lu Ran opened his mouth: "I..."

"Your aura is so strong." Qiao Yuansi suddenly spoke, his originally annoyed gaze turned curious, "You wouldn't be at the Sea Realm, would you?"

Lu Ran felt a bit numb.

This Little Yuanxi, his little brain turns too fast, and the topic changes with each word.

Who can take this!

"Yes, Sea Realm·Second Rank." Lu Ran nodded.

Qiao Yuansi immediately broke into a smile, his signature crescent-shaped eyes:

"I knew it, you wouldn't intentionally intimidate me."

Lu Ran: "..."

So that's what you were worried about.

I thought my promotion to the Sea Realm was the main focus.

Turns out I was the brother who couldn't recognize what's good.

Lu Ran asked: "Are you at the Middle Stage of River Realm?"

"Oh~ sharp eyes!" Qiao Yuansi said joyfully, grinning, "After you left, my strength soared!"

"Impressive, impressive." Lu Ran praised repeatedly, naturally unwilling to dampen the mood.

"Did you notice the problem, then?" Qiao Yuansi crossed his hands behind his back, slightly tilted his head, looking playfully at Lu Ran.

Lu Ran was puzzled: "What problem?"

Qiao Yuansi said dramatically: "You're hindering me!"

Lu Ran: ?

"Hehe~" Qiao Yuansi covered her mouth with a light laugh, in just a few words, her whole demeanor brightened vividly.

Lu Ran restrained the urge to roll his eyes, snorted, pulling the topic back: "You've indeed grown a lot, your inner strength is very strong."

"How so?"

Lu Ran shrugged: "Usually, people at the River Realm get flustered when they see me."

Qiao Yuansi came to the Taishi Chair and sat down, raising her charming face with a hint of a smile in her eyes: "Can't it be that you love me, so I don't feel much threat?"

Lu Ran's expression froze.

Just like the Xun Luo couple towards their child?

Qiao Yuansi elegantly crossed her legs, smoothed her skirt, seemingly absent-minded: "Just like Mom towards us."

Speaking of mother, Lu Ran fell silent.

Including Little Yuanxi, among many little companions, Lu Ran dared to let Lord Immortal Sheep help forcefully dissolve the contract.

But as for mother...

Lu Ran did not dare.

Lord Immortal Sheep wouldn't take such a risk either.

Mother is different from the masses, she's the Peak Master of Jinghong Peak, one of the nine Spirit Mountain sects of Sword One, specially watched by the Divine!

Up till now, Lu Ran didn't even dare to contact mother's guard, Chen Jingjing.

"No need to worry about her." Qiao Yuansi saw Lu Ran's silence, pouted, "She's so strong, how could anything happen."

"Did mom become the Peak Master of Jinghong Peak?"

"No."

"Oh." Lu Ran nodded.

Truly unclear, what kind of relationship mother has with Divine·Sword One.

Qiao Yuansi looked at Lu Ran, finally asked: "About my contract being dissolved..."

What's meant to come will come.

Lu Ran looked at his sister, feeling apologetic: "I'm sorry."

Qiao Yuansi, however, smiled: "No need, you must have had a reason for doing so."

Lu Ran's expression was somewhat complex.

Saying it's not touching, that would be false.

Little Yuanxi didn't blame him, her annoyance lasted only a short while, more was her trust in him.

Near unconditional trust.

"It's like this..." Lu Ran came to another Taishi Chair, slowly sat down, and began narrating the story.

The always smiling Little Yuanxi's expression gradually became heavy.

The atmosphere in the room grew more oppressive.

Until Lu Ran finished explaining everything, the hall fell into silence again.

After an unknown time, Qiao Yuansi softly spoke: "So, you were in that ghastly place, for a year and a half."

"Mm." Lu Ran nodded.

Qiao Yuansi quietly lowered her head, feeling waves of bitterness, secretly murmuring: "I kept saying, Little Yuanxi.

You have to endure, can't throw tantrums..."

"Yuanxi?"

"Mm?"

"As I just mentioned, I've prepared the stone sculpture for you, do you... do you want to become the Evil God·Black Lantern?" Lu Ran asked his silent sister.

After a moment of not getting a response from Qiao Yuansi, Lu Ran added: "It's okay if you don't like it, brother has other stone sculptures here, we can discuss."

The Master of Gods and Demons, being so cautious.

"Hehe~" Qiao Yuansi's emotions come quickly and leave quickly.

She looked happily at her brother.

Evidence shows that the Vast River is not terrified.

Instead, the Yangyang Sea appears timid~~

Qiao Yuansi placed her palm under her chin, quietly watching Lu Ran.

You've returned to my side.

In the future, you won't leave me again.

It's wonderful.

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The depiction of familial and friendly relationships is a part of everyday life. Actually, a considerable portion of each book by Yu deals with daily life; it's not constant fighting and killing.

Yu always believes that writing a fantasy novel involves creating a world, depicting the protagonist in this strange world, encountering some people and events along the growth journey, forming together a stereoscopic life and period.

Some readers enjoy such daily scenes, while others aren't fond of such plots, taste varies widely. Reading novels emphasizes the process, everyone should be patient.

This book, written till now, has over two million words, thanks to everyone's long-term support.

And thanks to everyone for accompanying Lu Ran every day.

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