Chapter 316: Beauty's Knee

The cold winter rain drizzled down.

After Lu Ran thanked everyone, he took Jiang Ruyi to say goodbye to them.

The two, soaked like drowned rats, rushed home; Lu Ran first let Jiang Ruyi go take a shower, while he himself came to the small bedroom.

"Lord Xiang Xiang Xianyang!" Lu Ran stood in front of the shrine, hands clasped together.

After successfully advancing to the River Estuary Realm, he even had some confidence when speaking.

"Disciple has successfully advanced to the River Estuary Realm!"

"Mm, not bad." The sound transmission fell, low and hoarse.

Lu Ran wiped his wet face, his smile bright.

Although Lord Xiang Xiang Xianyang's response was very short, it could be heard that it was relatively satisfied.

Lu Ran took the opportunity to whisper:

"Lord Xiang Xiang Xianyang, you said before that when I reached the River Estuary Realm, I could perform evil arts and send Jiang Ruyi to Lady Luo Xian Residence silently..."

"It was just using your ridiculous human emotions to urge you to cultivate."

Lord Xiang Xiang Xianyang's words were very straightforward and also very impolite.

Lu Ran: "Ah?"

Xiang Xiang Xianyang Jade Sculpture: "Before Jiang Ruyi withdraws from the Jade Talisman faction, it's better not to expose evil arts in front of her."

Lu Ran pondered for a moment and nodded gently.

Two days ago, when Lu Ran asked about Jiang Ruyi's direction of insight, her two-word response left Lu Ran stunned.

It also moved Lu Ran deeply.

What is emotion?

Is it love at first sight, with unreasonable affection rising with the wind?

It can be, but it's far more than that.

Emotion is the accumulation of bits and pieces of life, the companionship through wind and rain.

It is the inseparable need for each other's warmth, fit, and need.

It is the continuous accumulation of sunk costs after one day and one event after another.

Unable to extricate oneself, how can one talk about self-control.

Lu Ran never questioned the emotional bond between himself and Jiang Ruyi.

But this wasn't enough to make him reveal his identity as the Master of the Evil Gate to her.

However, when Jiang Ruyi's path of growth was summarized as the two words "Lu Ran"—

She was qualified!

He was her "Dao," an existence she had no ability to cut off.

Jiang Ruyi's ability to successfully open the door to advancement this time also confirmed that what she said was true.

The River Estuary Realm is not like Mist, Stream, or River.

It's not something you can just rush upward blindly.

The vast river requires an inner insight.

Let us call this insight "Dao"!

Your "Dao" must absolutely not be shaken.

Otherwise, the inability to advance your strength by even half a step is just the most superficial punishment.

For those at a higher level, dropping a rank is normal, but this still isn't the most terrifying consequence.

The destruction of the Dao heart,

The blow to the mental level, the impact on the mental level, is the most terrifying.

Setting aside Lu Ran,

Jiang Ruyi, as a human, has needs for survival, needs for self-improvement, and needs to protect her parents.

As a human, living in this special background, she has the goal of slaughtering demons.

For Jiang Ruyi, all of the above would vanish completely due to Lu Ran's disappearance.

Some overly realistic words are not suitable to appear in sincere emotions.

Actually, Lu Ran is also quite silly.

Even without all of the above, he firmly believed that when the time was ripe, he could share his secrets with Jiang Ruyi, and she would firmly stand with him.

Pure love war god, never yielding to death!

Despicable calculators should damn well fall to the ground!

Well... regardless, the reality is already here.

At this time, Lu Ran can truly do whatever he wants in front of Jiang Ruyi.

The kind that is lawless!

Of course, Lu Ran couldn't possibly do that.

He couldn't love her enough.

Jiang Ruyi was indeed qualified to come into contact with Lu Ran's secrets.

But currently, she was still in the Jade Talisman faction, so let's put it aside for now.

There was another point that gave Lu Ran great confidence in dragging her into the Ran Gate.

He had a god backing him!

Lord Xiang Xiang Xianyang had clearly stated that when Jiang Ruyi recognized the essence of this world, everything would be solved.

"Then Lord Xiang Xiang Xianyang."

Lu Ran organized his language and continued: "Disciple will take her back to Lady Luo Xianshan?

Trouble you to give her... cough, give disciple a blessing, and let her share the glory by the way.

I am now in the River Estuary Realm and can withstand a more violent blessing."

"Heh." A sneer entered his mind.

Lu Ran was a bit embarrassed and grinned.

Xiang Xiang Xianyang Jade Sculpture: "This matter is better done sooner rather than later."

Lu Ran was overjoyed: "Thank you, Lord Xiang Xiang Xianyang!"

Blessing earlier, improving aptitude earlier, cultivation would naturally be twice the result with half the effort.

At the same time, at the doorway, a tall figure appeared.

Jiang Ruyi was wearing a white bathrobe, holding a large bath towel in one hand, lazily wiping her long hair.

Having just bathed, her face was flushed with an alluring blush.

And having advanced to the River Estuary Realm, the powerful aura she radiated in every move made people afraid to raise any thoughts of desecration.

Looking at the other River Estuary Realm expert in the room...

Still looking like a drowned rat.

And because he was happily thanking the shrine at this time, he indeed lacked the dignity that an expert should have.

Jiang Ruyi was a bit hesitant, wanting Lu Ran to go take a shower quickly, but not wanting to disturb him communicating with the god.

Fortunately, Lu Ran had finished asking for instructions and turned his head to look at the doorway.

Looking at this,

It made Lu Ran's heart palpitate secretly.

Her appearance clearly hadn't changed in the slightest, but why was the change so big?

Temperament is truly mysterious.

Invisible,

Yet truly impacting people's senses.

"Go wash up, we've been frozen for two days." Jiang Ruyi said softly.

"As you command!" Lu Ran smiled and walked over.

Cold rainwater dripped down his cheeks, and wherever he passed, he left wet footprints.

Jiang Ruyi seemed not to notice at all.

Her face carried a gentle smile as she looked gently into his eyes.

"Why are you staring at me?" Lu Ran teased, "Could it be that after I advance, I can also seduce people with beauty?"

"Go." Jiang Ruyi laughed and spat at Lu Ran, "Go take a shower quickly."

"In a while, I'll tell you a huge piece of good news!" Lu Ran whispered as he passed her, heading straight for the bathroom.

Jiang Ruyi was quite curious.

What else could be better news than advancing to the River Estuary Realm?

When Lu Ran finished bathing and walked out in a bathrobe, the house had already been cleaned up.

Jiang Ruyi was sitting on the sofa, on the phone.

Her long legs were elegantly overlapped, and she was surrounded by wisps of immortal mist, beautiful to the point of being somewhat unreal.

Lu Ran sat beside her, listening, and found that the person on the other end of the phone was Mother Zhuang Jingyi.

It could be heard that Mother was very proud of her daughter.

The news of Lu and Jiang's advancement had long spread throughout Rain Alley City.

Even because of Lu Ran, the news media reported it extensively, and the whole Great Xia probably knew about it.

So much so that every day Zhuang Jingyi went to work, colleagues came to congratulate her.

It could be considered a happy trouble.

Zhuang Jingyi was already a qualified judge, and her daughter and son-in-law being so outstanding broadened her path even more.

Even if Lu and Jiang had never done anything special, their influence was there.

Lu Ran was the real "Guardian of Rain Alley"!

How much had he paid for this city, and how many lives had he saved?

In the future, how many people would he help?

Who wouldn't give Lu Ran's parents-in-law three points of respect?

To tell a joke:

Zhuang Jingyi could kick open the dean's office door, say she was thirsty, and the tea would be brewed immediately...

In fact, Lu Ran's influence wasn't even needed.

As early as when Jiang Ruyi appeared on the stage of "Heavenly Pride," the Jiang couple had already made a name for themselves among provincial and municipal leaders.

As for whether the Jiang couple had intentions for an official career, that was another matter.

Lu Ran's attention wasn't there.

Although the family lived under the same sky, they were people from two worlds.

"Mm-hmm, I'll ask him." Jiang Ruyi responded softly and hung up the phone.

"What is it?" Lu Ran lacked the demeanor of an expert, shifted his position, and then lay in her arms.

Girlfriend's lap pillow!

Happy~

Jiang Ruyi smiled at Lu Ran, gently lowered her overlapped legs, and put them together, letting him lie more comfortably.

She reached out and rubbed his hair:

"For the past two months, you've been cultivating, and Mom and Dad didn't dare to disturb you.

Now that we've advanced, Mom wants to call us home for dinner and asked if you have time."

"Oh, let's go." Lu Ran responded softly.

Jiang Ruyi was meticulous and naturally noticed a trace of abnormality, asking: "Don't want to go?"

Lu Ran shook his head repeatedly: "That's not it, mainly, I was thinking about going to eat mutton hotpot in a while."

Originally, the two were happily going to eat mutton hotpot.

As a result, they were hard-controlled for two days on the banks of the Wu Lie River, soaked through by the rain, and then came home...

"Hehe~"

Jiang Ruyi couldn't help but laugh, curled her fingers, and knocked on Lu Ran's forehead.

Clearly a little lamb, yet thinking about mutton hotpot...

Lu Ran looked at Jiang Ruyi blankly, only feeling that he was becoming more and more useless.

No!

How can she be so celestial?

Why?

Oh... it turns out it's my girlfriend.

Then it's fine.

Suddenly, Jiang Ruyi's hand fell before Lu Ran's eyes, gently covering his eyes.

Where Lu Ran couldn't see, Jiang Ruyi's face was slightly flushed, and she gently adjusted her breathing.

The River Estuary Realm is really outrageous.

It's like the dividing line between mortals and immortals.

That pair of eyes of Lu Ran's were already like the stars in the night sky of the Galaxy Bay.

Now these pitch-black eyes were even more like the finishing touch, embedded in this increasingly heroic face.

Gradually, Jiang Ruyi frowned slightly.

Other experts in the River Estuary Realm, such as Captain Ge Bin, why do they look so ordinary?

You can't find them in a crowd.

Is there any way to restrain one's edge?

Just now, Seniors Liu Yunlan and Ge Bin did say that if there was any need, they could call them.

Wait for a chance to ask them for advice.

Jiang Ruyi thought secretly and said softly: "Accompany me back, I miss Mom and Dad too.

I'll ask Mom to cook hotpot at home for you, okay?"

"Fine." Lu Ran responded casually.

Jiang Ruyi's eyes were gentle, still covering his eyes, and she picked up her phone again.

She suddenly thought of something and asked: "By the way, you said before that you had good news to tell me?"

Lu Ran grabbed her finger and pulled it down gently.

Jiang Ruyi used a little force, still covering his eyes, her palm refusing to move away.

"What do you mean, not letting me look at you?" Lu Ran's expression was strange.

"What good news?" Jiang Ruyi asked.

Lu Ran curled his lips: "I asked Lord Xiang Xiang Xianyang for instructions, and I'll take you back to Lady Luo Xianshan in these two days to receive the divine blessing."

"Divine blessing?"

"Right, the genuine blessing!"

Lu Ran pursed his lips and added: "The kind of blessing that tempers the body and washes the marrow, and is a rebirth!"

Jiang Ruyi's face was stunned: "But, but I am a Jade Talisman belie..."

Lu Ran interrupted: "What kind of believer you are doesn't matter. You are my girlfriend, no, you are my fiancée.

You are the mistress of Lady Luo Xianshan, the person who will accompany me for a lifetime."

Jiang Ruyi fell silent.

But from the action of her biting her lower lip, it could be seen that her heart was not calm.

Lu Ran's words were sudden.

It was like a confession,

And far better than a confession.

Lu Ran grabbed her finger and pulled it down gently again, finally seeing the light of day.

He smiled: "When I first came back, didn't you ask me what was going on with my eyes?

This time you'll know.

I'll take you to Galaxy Bay to see that river of stars.

I'll take you to Lady Luo Xian Pavilion to see the flowers, plants, and sunset glow."

Jiang Ruyi didn't say a word, quietly looking into Lu Ran's eyes.

"Also, the mushrooms over there are delicious... mm?"

Lu Ran was dumbfounded!

He looked at the face that suddenly leaned down, his words blocked back into his mouth by her soft lips.

Little Ruyi, you've rebelled!

I just tried a lap pillow, and you found an opportunity?

You... mm, you should have said so earlier!

If you had said so earlier, I would have lain down long ago...

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