Chapter 31

Days at home passed in a flash.

Time came to the 19th day of the sixth lunar month, at dawn.

In the Yuxiang Garden residential area, a slender figure walked out of a unit building.

"Finally, it's sunny."

Lu Ran looked up, gazing at the sunny sky and the scorching sun, unable to help but squint his eyes.

Today is the day the lockdown is lifted, meaning the disaster has passed.

But the impact brought by the evil spirit invasion still haunts this world and cannot dissipate immediately.

What is visible to the naked eye is that everyone who survived is working very hard to dispel the haze.

Lu Ran just stood at the entrance of the unit building and saw several people walking, walking dogs, and teasing birds.

And when he walked out of the residential area and came to the breakfast shop, he saw an even more bustling and lively scene.

Yuxiang City,

this small county with a small population, on this day after the disaster, was radiating a special vitality.

In front of this small steamed bun shop,

people who were struggling to live were smiling and greeting each other.

The sound of children playing, the chatting and joking of diners, and the shouting of the shopkeeper when serving food...

paired with the steaming bamboo steamers, formed a unique and warm picture.

The fireworks of the human world are the most comforting to the heart.

The night of the 15th seemed as if it had never happened.

And these people who were struggling to live, some even trying a bit too hard, were telling another message:

The 15th has come,

the 15th has passed.

"Boss, two steamers of small steamed buns, one cup of soy milk, to go." Lu Ran said, coming to the steamer.

"Alright~"

The steamer was steaming, surrounded by white mist, almost making Lu Ran have a natural reaction to start cultivation mode right there.

There was no help for it; this pervasive mist was too similar to divine power.

"Two steamers of small steamed buns, one cup of soy milk, and I'll give you a tea egg, young man, take it." The boss was a middle-aged uncle, a bit chubby, smiling and handing over a plastic bag.

"No need, no need, I'll pay." Lu Ran took his phone to scan the code.

"It's a gift, take it." The boss had an honest smile on his face, "On the 15th of next month, kill a few more evil spirits."

Lu Ran hesitated for a moment, then smiled and took the breakfast.

Regarding his identity as a believer, it's actually not hard to guess.

Statistically, among the human population over 17, 7 out of 10 are believers.

Not to mention that there were wisps of mist swirling around Lu Ran's body.

No one would think Lu Ran was showing off, because hardworking believers are everywhere!

The social atmosphere is like this; everyone is desperately trying to survive.

Ordinary people are like this,

and deity believers must try even harder.

"Thank you." Lu Ran said goodbye and left, took a small steamed bun out of the plastic bag, and stuffed it into his mouth.

People came and went in the streets, and the small shop behind him was still bustling and noisy.

Such a scene is perhaps the epitome of the entire Yuxiang City.

Regarding his hometown, Lu Ran could find many shortcomings.

For example, it is small and old, not prosperous enough, and for another example, it is rainy and gloomy, making people feel depressed.

And the reason Lu Ran loves this place is also very simple.

It could be that unique memory of growing up.

It could be the rolling Wu Lie River water that runs through the small city.

It could also be a steaming tea egg in the early morning.

"It's just a bit choking." Lu Ran hurriedly picked up the soy milk cup and took a big sip.

Comfortable~

"Buzz!"

A vibration in his pocket, Lu Ran immediately took out his phone.

Clicking into the four-person group, he found a message sent by Jiang Meiren.

Jiang: "Report to school at 8 o'clock, don't forget."

Lu Ran looked at Jiang Meiren's pretty avatar, a smile appearing on his face unconsciously.

Beautiful things can indeed make people feel comfortable.

Tian Tian: "Sister Ruyi, I've already finished eating and am walking to school."

"Jiang" poked "Tian Tian"

Lu Ran raised his eyebrows slightly, immediately tapped the screen with his fingers, and replied.

Ran: "Oh."

Lu Ran looked at the phone screen, waited for a long time, but didn't see Jiang Meiren respond.

Just as he was about to type again, the phone suddenly vibrated.

"Deng Yutang" poked "Ran"

Lu Ran: "..."

It's clearly a WeChat group, why does it suddenly feel like browsing a forum?

There's even someone helping to save face!

"Tian Tian" poked "Ran"

Seeing this scene, Lu Ran couldn't help but smile.

You little loli, you're poking me now, can you even reach my head?

Lu Ran poked back at their avatars one after another, then put away his phone and continued to eat the small steamed buns.

Today is the day to return to school. The school will release the ranking list, and will also adjust the teams again based on the performance of each team and the characteristics of the students.

Lu Ran's Team 98 should not have any changes.

After all, none of the four members in the team have any intention of changing teammates; everyone cooperates well and gets along harmoniously.

Half an hour later, Lu Ran, who had already finished his breakfast, arrived at the gate of No. 1 Middle School.

As expected, both sides of the school gate were crowded with people.

Coincidentally, Lu Ran saw a familiar figure at a glance—Tian Tian.

She was petite, standing outside the crowd, seemingly wanting to see the ranking list but unable to squeeze in.

On the way Lu Ran walked over, he saw Tian Tian on tiptoes, holding her phone in her small hand, holding it high, trying hard to take a picture of the big list.

"I'll help you."

The sudden voice startled Tian Tian.

She turned her head, and just as she saw who it was, the phone had already been taken by Lu Ran.

Lu Ran is 1.77m tall, not exactly tall, but he could still take a picture of the big list by holding the phone up.

"Click~"

With the sound of the shutter, Lu Ran put down the phone, looked at the photo, and couldn't help but have his eyes light up!

"Let me see." Tian Tian said in a low voice, her small hand tugging at the corner of Lu Ran's clothes.

"Haha, we made it!"

Lu Ran was full of excitement, returned the phone to the girl, and as if he was too happy, he couldn't help but rub Tian Tian's head.

Seriously, it's only because the teammate next to him is Tian Tian; if it were Jiang Meiren...

Lu Ran would probably take the opportunity to hug her and lift her up high.

"Wow!" Tian Tian exclaimed, forgetting to be shy, her face full of joy.

15th day of the sixth lunar month, Yuxiang No. 1 Middle School's first city defense mission, team performance ranking list is as follows:

"First place, Team Number 98!

Team members: Jiang Ruyi from Class 4, Grade 2; Lu Ran from Class 4, Grade 2; Deng Yutang from Class 4, Grade 2; Tian Tian from Class 7, Grade 2.

Mission comprehensive score: 80.5 points.

All members' believer points +10!"

While the two were happy, the sound of discussion never stopped.

"It's them again, it's Team 98 again!"

"Nonsense, Jiang Meiren is leading the team, how could they not be amazing? And there's a little lamb hidden in their team!"

"What are you saying about my brother Ran? Is that a little lamb? My brother Ran is a big, big, big... big lamb leg!"

"Hey? Isn't Team 98 supposed to have Wu Wu Ban Zhang? Why was she replaced by someone else?"

"There she is! Wu Wu Ban Zhang is in Ma Tianchuan's team, Team 17, ranked fourth!"

"Hahahahaha! First place isn't scary, whoever is missing is the awkward one!"

Amidst the buzzing discussion, Tian Tian clenched her small fists and looked up at Lu Ran.

She didn't think her performance was that outstanding; the team being able to get this result was naturally because of the person next to her.

Lu Ran, on the other hand, had a strange expression, looking at the team in fourth place on the phone screen.

Wu Shanshan was actually on the list!

However, Lu Ran's emotions didn't have much fluctuation.

After all, in the city defense mission, where the evil spirits appear and what their strength level is, there is great uncertainty.

For novice believers, being able to survive is already considered a success.

The performance of one mission doesn't count for anything at all, so...

Lu Ran pursed his lips.

So, just one lead is far from enough.

You have to do it again and again!

Hehe, that's settled!

Lu Ran walked towards the other side of the school gate with his head down, Tian Tian followed silently, walking quickly.

Compared to the left side of the gate, the sound here was louder.

"Damn, they all said that after becoming a believer, the ranking would change drastically, this damn result is all messed up!"

"Gao Zhonglin is ranked second? The Greedy Wolf believer is really fierce, he can really greed for points!"

"The one ranked first is still a little lamb! What do you mean, sheep are greedier than wolves?"

"It's like a ghost! Is the Xiang Xiang Xianyang faction really that amazing? Once is luck, this time it can't be, right?"

"Amazing my ass! Have you ever seen a little lamb make a name for itself? It's purely because that kid Lu Ran is very evil!"

"Yes, I came back on the same bus as him, his clothes and pants were torn to shreds, he was almost tortured to death by evil spirits!"

"Holy crap! Is that true? He didn't even change his pants after they were torn?"

Behind the slightly chaotic crowd, Lu Ran held his phone high, looking at the red list on the screen, and didn't press the shutter button for a long time.

Tian Tian was on tiptoes in a hurry, while Lu Ran was staring blankly at the phone, overjoyed.

15th day of the sixth lunar month, Yuxiang No. 1 Middle School's first city defense mission, individual performance ranking list is as follows:

First place, Class 4, Grade 2, Lu Ran—91.2 points, Xiang Xiang Xianyang believer. Believer points +10!

Second place, Class 11, Grade 2, Gao Zhonglin—73.7 points, Greedy Wolf believer. Believer points +8!

Third place, Class 4, Grade 2, Jiang Ruyi—72.1 points, Yu Fu believer. Believer points +8!

"Everyone, be quiet for a moment, congratulations to Jiang Meiren for returning to the top three of the grade!"

"Don't BS! Simps move back! Get behind the warm guy!"

"You're a girl, why are you talking like... hey? Is that person behind Lu Ran?"

"Lu Ran? Where?"

The crowd turned their heads in unison to look.

Lu Ran, immersed in joy, hadn't realized the seriousness of the problem.

"Brother Ran is awesome!"

"First place again, two in a row!"

"Congratulations, congratulations!" Bursts of congratulations came, making Lu Ran grin.

Just a moment ago you called me a little lamb, and after seeing me, you changed your tune to call me Brother Ran?

"What's going on with this score, how many evil spirits did you kill?"

"I heard your pants were torn by evil spirits?"

Lu Ran: "..."

"Say something!"

"You don't know shit, experts don't talk! Brother Ran, is your team adjusting this time? Are you short of people?"

"How on earth did you take the test, there hasn't even been anyone over 90 points in previous years!"

"Yeah." Lu Ran finally spoke, "It's evil."

Hearing this, everyone immediately perked up.

Could there be a mistake in the score?

"I knew it, there must be a problem with this score, was it registered wrong?"

"Right, this is the night of the 15th, what kind of performance can a Mist Realm believer have, how could they get such a high score?"

"Lu Ran, are you sure the score is wrong?"

Under the expectant gaze of everyone, Lu Ran nodded:

"It is indeed not quite right, where were my 8.8 points deducted?"

"Blooming Twice"

In an instant, the crowd was silent.

Looking around, different faces were piled with the same expression.

All of them were question-mark faces!

After a brief silence, I don't know where a "Hit him!" came from.

Lu Ran turned and ran!

Tian Tian opened her small mouth, watching the fairy mist swirling under Lu Ran's feet as he darted into the school gate in a flash.

Until Lu Ran disappeared, Tian Tian said weakly in a low voice:

"My phone, my phone..."

(End of chapter)