Chapter 345: Hanging Fairy Jasmine

The floating dust gradually dispersed, and Lu Ran stood quietly on the battlefield.

Not far away, the Yan Zhi Ren gazed at Lu Ran's back, her eyes growing increasingly fervent.

This was the difference between the Yan Zhi Ren and the Night Charm.

A Night Charm would certainly remain vigilant of the surroundings, searching for any potential incoming enemies.

But the Yan Zhi Ren—

Her eyes held only him.

Only when Lu Ran looked at her would the Yan Zhi Ren lower her gaze and restrain herself slightly.

"Done."

Lu Ran shivered slightly and muttered to himself.

The buzzing in his brain ceased; the Jade-Faced Snake evil sculpture had successfully leveled up!

River Estuary Realm, First Stage!

Lu Ran could finally create Jade-Faced Snake servants.

Of course, Lu Ran had long been able to execute the various techniques of the Jade-Faced Snake clan, but now he had gained a major ultimate move—White-Scaled Immortal Heaven Python!

In truth, Lu Ran was somewhat curious about whether he could transform into a giant python.

Hmm... should he give it a try?

The River Estuary Realm Jade-Faced Snake evil sculpture granted Lu Ran seven evil techniques:

1. Jade Ruyi, 2. Immortal Breath, 3. Immortal Realm, 4. Immortal Scales, 5. Immortal Tail, 6. Immortal Heaven Python, 7. White-Scaled Immortal Heaven Python.

Evil Technique: Immortal Breath, allowed Lu Ran to exhale immortal mist, blowing out wind waves with powerful corrosive effects.

Evil Technique: Immortal Realm, this was a purification technique; Lu Ran could summon wisps of mist to purify abnormal states within a certain area.

Evil Technique: Immortal Tail, allowed Lu Ran to grow several illusory snake tails that could act independently to fight enemies!

Evil Technique: Immortal Heaven Python, allowed Lu Ran to summon a giant python—either illusory or physical—to charge at opponents.

The four techniques mentioned above were all quite good.

First of all, Lu Ran had come specifically for the purification technique, Immortal Realm.

Secondly, who wouldn't want to slash out a 30-meter-long illusory giant white python with a single blade strike?

Thinking back a few months ago, when Lu Ran went to Wu Lie River University, he had dueled with the Wu Seng believer Zhao Zhenren.

At that time, Zhao Zhenren had punched out a golden dragon!

It was incredibly cool!

Never mind how miserably Zhao Zhenren was killed by Lu Ran later.

Strength is temporary.

Coolness, however, is eternal!

Now Lu Ran could do it too.

Whenever he wanted, he could summon a 30-meter-long illusory giant white python!

The remaining three evil techniques were worth explaining properly.

Evil Technique: Jade Ruyi.

This was not a basic technique; whether Lu Ran held a Jade Ruyi in his hand or not did not interfere with his ability to execute other Jade-Faced Snake evil techniques.

However,

The Jade Ruyi was a "spell effect amplifier"!

If he had it, the immortal mist he exhaled could expand in range, eroding entire forests.

With it, the illusory giant python he summoned could become a physical giant python!

The difference in strength was exceptionally obvious.

The final evil technique: Immortal Scales.

The effect of this technique could be summarized in two words—Golden Body!

Lu Ran couldn't use it.

When the Jade-Faced Snake activated the Immortal Scales evil technique, her upper human body underwent no changes.

Only the lower snake body would have its scales transform into Immortal Scales, maximizing defense.

Lu Ran had no snake body!

Without snake scales, how could there be Immortal Scales?

Therefore, this powerful defensive technique was something Lu Ran had equipped, but couldn't use at all.

But now, things were different!

The Jade-Faced Snake clan's River Estuary Realm ultimate move was to transform one's entire body into a giant python.

If Lu Ran could transform into a giant python, wouldn't he be covered in snake scales from head to toe?

"Stay alert." Lu Ran said in a low voice.

The Yan Zhi Ren subconsciously averted her gaze, then obeyed the order and scanned the surroundings.

Lu Ran closed his eyes tightly, connecting closely with the Jade-Faced Snake evil sculpture.

His heart was filled with anticipation; he really wanted to try the Jade-Faced Snake clan's ultimate move.

1 second, 2 seconds, 3 seconds...

Lu Ran curled his lip.

Damn,

Can't even use the ultimate move?

The reason the Jade-Faced Snake could transform into a hundred-meter giant python was that she was essentially composed of energy.

Lu Ran's body was made of flesh and blood!

He couldn't turn into a snake!

Hmm... forget it, if he can't use it, he can't use it.

Anyway, he had come for the purification technique.

And activating the Jade-Faced Snake evil sculpture was also because he valued her combat power and intellect, wanting her to join his ranks and serve as the leader of his servant squad.

"Wait!"

Lu Ran suddenly frowned.

The Spear Decay Divine Art's Shattered Cloud Body could allow a human body to briefly transform a small part into a cloud-mist state.

Regardless of how short the duration was or how small the part of the human body changed,

The effect was real!

In other words, the human flesh and blood body could actually be converted into an energy form?

"Hmm..."

Lu Ran stroked his chin, wondering if the Immortal Sheep could provide an answer.

He would ask properly when he returned.

Lu Ran reached out with his right hand, energy surging in his palm.

Not far behind him, the Yan Zhi Ren, who was on guard, suddenly changed her expression.

That burning gaze became increasingly resentful.

Because under Lu Ran's palm, a beautiful snake woman was gradually piecing herself together.

"Hiss."

The Jade-Faced Snake parted her thin lips, letting out a soft hiss.

She opened a pair of beautiful eyes, her expression indifferent as she looked at the human youth before her.

Slowly, the Jade-Faced Snake's eight-meter-long snake body coiled up, pressing tightly against the ground.

Her upper human body leaned forward slightly, bowing her head in submission to Lu Ran.

Lu Ran held the Eight Desolations Destruction, using the back of the blade to gently lift her chin.

She remained graceful and elegant, possessing a noble and cold-blooded beauty.

Like a white lotus rising from the mud, untouchable and pure.

"Sure enough, you are capable of hurting people."

Lu Ran suddenly smiled.

He sighed inwardly.

Even though the Jade-Faced Snake was looking up at Lu Ran.

Her posture,

Remained high and mighty, as if she were looking down on Lu Ran.

Cold eyes, indifferent expression.

A posture that viewed all living things as ants.

"In two more days, we'll be heading out. You'll stay by my side and let me properly learn from you."

Lu Ran lifted the blade slightly, and the Jade-Faced Snake, with her chin supported, tilted her face up a bit more.

He observed her carefully, trying his best to imitate her.

He planned to use this "contempt for all living things" face the next time he met an enemy.

He wouldn't even need taunting techniques!

If he met someone with a hot temper, Lu Ran would just need to look at them, and the enemy's mentality would probably explode, right?

On the tenth day of the eleventh lunar month, Beijing Airport.

A youth carrying three blades wrapped in cloth, wearing a gray fisherman's hat and a white mask, walked out of the airport lobby.

With just one glance, he spotted a sword immortal with an ethereal temperament in the crowd waiting for arrivals.

A dignified River Estuary Realm powerhouse, she didn't fit the same style as the common folk around her at all.

There were many people waiting, but there was a small empty space around Chen Jingjing.

People felt inferior and didn't dare to get too close to the sword immortal.

People's gazes drifted over occasionally, seemingly curious about what kind of person such a woman would be waiting for.

"Lu Xiao Lu Lu Ran!" Chen Jingjing raised her hand to greet him, then immediately changed how she addressed him.

Lu Xiao Lu Lu Ran?

Lu Ran smiled, a trace of apology in his eyes: "Sorry to trouble you, Sister Jingjing."

"It's no trouble at all." Chen Jingjing smiled at Lu Ran.

After several contacts, Chen Jingjing had become much more "lively."

When they first met,

Lu Ran was the son of the Peak Master, a young master in Chen Jingjing's eyes.

Later, Lu Ran was the Great Xia Heaven's Pride who had made a name for himself, making Chen Jingjing look at him in a new light.

Later still, Lu Ran was a River Estuary Realm powerhouse, the number one Heaven's Pride who shook Great Xia.

In terms of realm, both sides were on equal footing.

In terms of combat power, even though Chen Jingjing was proud, she felt inferior.

She had gone from looking down on Lu Ran, to looking at him as an equal, to looking up to him...

The woman had undergone a massive change in her heart, which outsiders knew nothing about.

What Chen Jingjing found even more moving was that Lu Ran's attitude toward her had never changed.

"I shouldn't have told Little Yuanyuan." Lu Ran said helplessly.

That morning, after Lu Ran walked out of the Spirit Rhyme Mountain, he had sent messages to several people to report he was safe.

And to return to Rain Alley, he had to transit through Beijing.

Qiao Yuanyuan, after completing the training mission assigned by the school, had to return to school with her squad and couldn't get away.

So, at the young lady's instruction, Chen Jingjing had come to pick him up again.

"The young master has returned home, of course someone has to pick him up." Chen Jingjing teased with a smile.

People around watched secretly, some even looking dazed, stunned by Chen Jingjing's smile.

You...

Aren't you a disciple of the Master Master Jian Yi Sect?

You can actually smile?

Lu Ran's expression was strange: "Maybe you should just call me Lu Xiao Lu Lu Ran."

How could the cold disciple of the Master Master Jian Yi Sect start joking around?

This wasn't scientific!

"Hehe~" Chen Jingjing felt the gazes of the people around them and urged, "Let's go."

"Alright." Lu Ran walked quickly with Chen Jingjing, whispering, "How is my mother doing?"

Chen Jingjing's smile faded, and she shook her head gently: "Peak Master Qiao is still in seclusion."

"Sister Jingjing."

"Yes?"

"I have to stay in Beijing for two more days to wait for Yuanyuan's squad to go to Rain Alley together. Do you think, if I go to visit Mother, she would agree?"

Hearing this, Chen Jingjing was in a difficult position.

She couldn't give a definitive answer, but she cared deeply about Qiao Wanjun and really wanted him to visit the Peak Master.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Jingjing said: "After I return to Jinghong Peak, I'll try to ask for you?"

Lu Ran looked at the woman: "Won't you be punished for this?"

Chen Jingjing smiled: "Your words are my protective talisman.

If the Peak Master feels disturbed and really blames me, for your sake, at most I'll just have to kneel for a few days."

Lu Ran: "..."

These rules were too strict!

Chen Jingjing was a mighty river, did she have to kneel too?

Looking at Chen Jingjing's state, she didn't seem to feel insulted, but rather felt it was quite normal?

Lu Ran sighed inwardly.

He felt his understanding of his mother and his perception of the world were still a bit lacking.

In front of him, Qiao Wanjun was always a gentle mother.

But in the sect, Qiao Wanjun was a ruler with absolute status.

And an even greater powerhouse who could destroy the world.

"Do you want me to ask?" Chen Jingjing inquired.

"I can't implicate you." Lu Ran thought, "How about this, Sister Jingjing, you take my Radiant Blade.

If Mother really blames you, just let the artifact spirit appear.

The Radiant artifact spirit's image is me, maybe we can try to awaken her maternal love..."

Chen Jingjing: "..."

The two arrived at the parking lot, and Lu Ran opened the back door, holding the cloth bundle, and got in carefully.

Chen Jingjing had long noticed something was wrong, and said softly: "It smells so good, is it flowers?"

Lu Ran nodded gently: "Picked them in Spirit Rhyme Mountain."

The three blades in the cloth bundle acted more like a frame, protecting a small flower pot.

Chen Jingjing sniffed carefully, and suddenly her eyes lit up: "Hanging Fairy Jasmine?"

Lu Ran smiled: "I saw it on the first day, but the Jade-Faced Snake ate it, which broke my heart.

After training for more than half a month, I finally managed to find another one."

Hanging Fairy Jasmine flower,

A quite rare dungeon plant, only produced in Spirit Rhyme Mountain.

It looks like a miniature tree, and after it branches out, small fairy jasmine flowers grow on the hanging twigs.

It not only emits a faint jasmine fragrance but also releases a trace of energy.

Using it to assist in cultivation isn't very valuable, as it releases too little energy.

But it's beautiful!

And it's precious because it's rare!

And what girl doesn't like flowers?

Mother would like it too, right?

(End of chapter)