Summit of the Old Gods

After returning to the human world, the Ran Sect members had everything in order. In just a week's time, most matters were already settled with high efficiency.

There was only one matter that forced Lu Ran to slow down and wait patiently.

There was still no news about Senior Lu Yuan's wife and daughter.

Until one night at the beginning of August, the mundane days were finally disrupted.

At that time, Lu Ran was at Jiang Ruyi's residence in Rain Alley City, taking a bath with Little Tabby...

"Meow~"

Little Tabby was under the shower, continuously whimpering, already used to being held in the arms of an "invisible person."

From the sound, Little Tabby early on recognized this person as an old master, but for some reason, the master never revealed their true form whenever they came to play with it.

There was no choice; Lu Ran was really worried about scaring Miss Cat!

Not to mention a fragile little kitty, even grown-ups like Jiang's father and mother, how would they react?

Ten nights ago, when Lu Ran returned from the Demon Cave in the Bamboo Sea to the Luoxian Mountain, it happened to be the time when Jiang's parents were brought to Luoxian Village.

Jiang Ruyi naturally went to visit her parents, and the reunion scene of the three of them was truly poignant.

But it was hard on Uncle and Aunt.

Actually, both Lu Ran and Qiao Yuansi could use the Evil Technique·Caged Fire (bath), and this technique, although a healing skill, also had the effect of nourishing the mind and calming the spirit.

If Jiang's parents bathed in the gentle black flames, they would naturally be in a better state when facing their daughter.

But after some thought, Jiang Ruyi decided against this action.

Her parents were ordinary people, so it's better not to let them see the evil technique.

Similarly, Lu Ran could also use Caged Fire (bath) on Little Tabby, but in terms of effectiveness, Wolf Concealment was better, preventing Little Tabby from having a freak out.

The efficacy of the Divine Technique·Wolf Concealment is not just invisibility; it also conceals one's aura, completely solving all problems at the Source!

Thanks to the Greedy Wolf Divine Technique, Lu Ran could freely hold Little Tabby in his arms and enjoy its snuggling.

Very happy indeed~

"Meow!"

"Okay, okay." Lu Ran turned off the shower and picked up a big towel, gently rubbing the little thing that was mewling in his arms.

When leaving the bathroom, he didn't forget his old skill, wrapping Little Tabby into a "cat roll" with the big towel, leaving only a furry little head outside.

Lu Ran, familiar with the routine, came to Jiang Ruyi's boudoir.

This room was full of youthful charm.

Whether it was the interior decor or the bed sheets and curtains, everything still retained the style from when Little Ruyi advanced to Jianghai.

With one hand holding the cat roll, Lu Ran lay on the small bed with pink sheets: "Tonight, should I sleep with you or with your female owner?"

"Meow~"

"Together? That's not possible, you'd freak out." Lu Ran patted Little Tabby's head, "Your female owner is like a tigress now, quite scary~"

"Meow meow?"

In the girl's boudoir, the atmosphere was particularly bizarre.

Neither the person nor the cat understood what the other was saying, but their exchange was very smooth, back and forth.

It was very harmonious.

[Master.]

"Ah?" Lu Ran was startled and looked down at the cat roll in his arms.

Did my Miss Cat speak?

[We found some information and located an old neighbor of Senior Lu.]

[Ah!] Lu Ran responded in his mind, [And then?]

Yan Shuangzi: [Senior Lu's daughter is named Lu Yancun, and it's said she is a Second-class God·Tianluan believer. She joined the military at a young age and took her mother to live in Ebei.]

No wonder there was no news about the mother and daughter; it turns out the daughter enlisted in the military.

Lu Ran understood and then asked: [What's the name of Lu's daughter again?]

[Lu Yancun, with the character for inkstone, the preserved (cun)], responded Yan Shuangzi.

Lu Ran nodded silently, realizing that Grandma Wen Lanxin didn't name the daughter with the character "Phoenix".

Yancun...

This name seems to have a story, doesn't it?

[Additionally, Senior Lu's wife, Ms. Wen Lanxin, is not an ordinary person. A few years after Senior Lu's disappearance, she joined the Caoyu Sect at the God Worship Platform, but her exact strength is unknown.]

[The Caoyu Believer's strength should be quite low.] Lu Ran pondered.

Ninth-class God·Caoyu!

Among the Divine Sequence of Da Xia, the weakest class of deities, who takes in disciples left by the top eight ranks of Divine Beings. How could the believers' qualifications be notable?

The most famous ability of the Caoyu Sect is blessing various jades.

The red bean bracelet Lu Ran had given to Jiang Ruyi was made from the Ninghong jade produced under the Demon Cave under the divine Caoyu's jurisdiction.

It's said that the bracelet was blessed by the Caoyu Sect, giving it a calming effect.

Sounds great, as for the real effect...

Can't say there's none, but it's only limited to ordinary people wearing it in daily life.

Trying to wear it on the battlefield and use it as a Magic Artifact would be overestimating it!

[Keep an eye out for them, and inform me as soon as there's any news.] Lu Ran commanded.

[Yes.]

Lu Ran looked at the cat roll in his arms and, with great mercy, unwrapped the towel, stroking Little Tabby's furry head: "Sleep now, I'll lull you to sleep first, and then go to sleep beside her."

Then, Lu Ran couldn't help but pull a face.

Do I sound like a scoundrel?

Half an hour later, a Landing Mirror bloomed within Luoxian Residence, and Lu Ran walked out of it.

He tiptoed to the bedroom, and through the thin gauze, looked at the figure in the bed tent.

Lu Ran nodded in satisfaction.

On the bed lay only the Jiang Fairy.

This is where we need to formally praise Xiao Tiantian, much better than Si Xianxian!

At least he doesn't take the bed!

Lu Ran stepped forward, lifted the light gauze, and discovered that the Divine Power fluctuating around Jiang Ruyi was significant, evidently still in cultivation.

"Not sleeping yet?"

"You're back." Jiang Ruyi reached out with one hand, her legs slightly bent.

No words were needed; Lu Ran understood.

He leaned down to support her back, with his other hand passing through the bend of her knees, lifting the Immortal Lady: "Where would you like to go?"

"Rain Alley Home," Jiang Ruyi mentioned the name of a residential area.

Lu Ran immediately activated the Transmission Mirror, stepping into the master bedroom of his home, gently placing his fiancée on the large bed: "Why the sudden desire to return here?"

"This is my home, of course I want to come back," Jiang Ruyi said with a gentle smile.

"Hmm." Lu Ran still felt that Jiang Ruyi's mood was a bit off, but he didn't inquire further.

"Any news from the Evil Shadow side?" Jiang Ruyi kneaded the pillow with one hand, comfortably lying on her side.

"Yes."

"Oh?" Jiang Ruyi casually asked, not expecting there actually was news?

Lu Ran briefly explained, as Jiang Ruyi listened quietly, sighing inwardly.

What is destined to come, will eventually come.

They are about to return to the harsh Holy Spirit Mountain again.

Now that there is a lead, with the capabilities of the Evil Shadow and the Shadow Guard team, they should soon be able to find Senior Lu's wife and daughter.

By now, they have been stationed in the Human World for more than half a month.

This period of peace can be considered a kind of reward.

Going back,

it's endless battles and slaughter again.

This time returning, Jiang Ruyi discovered a problem: The Sea Realm Great Power in the Human World is very different from the people who crawled out from Holy Spirit Mountain!

It's known that the two grandfathers of the Cheng Family are also from the Yangyang Sea.

But whether it's because they are old or because peace has reigned for too long, in short, Cheng Family's grandfathers are more "divine".

The Sea Realm Great Powers in the Human World, more like the guardian gods of the world, are revered by people.

The few from the Ran Sect,

are like evil spirits climbed out of Hell.

Compared to reverence, people's hearts are filled with panic and fear.

That filthy and cruel slaughterhouse can indeed taint a person.

"Hmm..." Jiang Ruyi closed her eyes, reciprocating the affections of the mischief-maker.

Indeed, it's time to leave.

The evil spirits who secretly crawled out, greedily enjoyed a few days of the Human World's beauty, should return to the land of sin.

...

Three days later, at dusk.

Ebei Province · Chibi City, in a well-maintained mid-high-end residential area.

"Knock, knock, knock~"

A woman in black stood in front of a residential house, gently knocking on the door.

Inside the living room, an elderly grandmother with white hair looked towards the door with some surprise.

She wasn't sure if she had heard wrong.

This building is one unit per floor; without the homeowner's assistance to open the unit door, outsiders can't enter the building, and the elevator doesn't go to this floor.

"Knock, knock, knock~"

The sound of knocking was clear to the ears, and the grandmother stood up, with a wary expression.

Although it's the early lunar August, far from the fifteenth night, living in this Evil Demon's world, who knows what might happen.

She slowly approached the door, through the surveillance screen, seeing a young woman standing at the entrance.

Her long hair draped over her shoulders, with a gentle face, resembling a good family woman?

"Knock, knock, knock~"

"Who are you looking for? Did you press the wrong elevator?" The grandmother finally spoke, but did not open the door.

"Excuse me, are you Ms. Wen Lanxin?" A gentle voice came from outside.

The grandmother's face froze: "And you are?"

"My surname is Lu, Lu Rou," Shadow Two softened her voice, "the granddaughter of Grandpa Lu Yuan's old comrade, visiting without notice..."

"Click."

The security door opened directly.

Shadow Two, however, pushed the door with one hand, hiding behind it: "Grandma Wen, please summon a piece of Spirit Jade first."

Wen Lanxin was momentarily stunned, then smiled: "Alright."

She raised her right hand, energy fluctuating in her palm, summoning a white jade stone.

The jade was warm and delicate, emitting a gentle glow, protecting the living beings within a certain range.

Even Shadow Two, hiding behind the door, felt more peaceful in mind, then walked out from behind the door.

Wen Lanxin looked up at the unfamiliar woman, understanding why she wanted her to perform the technique.

This girl, she must be a River Realm Great Power.

Truly remarkable!

The granddaughter of an old comrade, indeed promising!

"Please, come in." Having understood the other's formidable strength, Wen Lanxin lowered her guard instead.

In Da Xia Country, the River Realm Great Powers are still highly respected.

The elderly grandmother, who lived a fulfilled life, knew even more that in the presence of such a powerful being, she had no capacity to resist.

"Okay." Shadow Two nodded with a smile, stepping inside.

And behind the young woman, an invisible shadow silently followed...

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