Chapter 347: In the human world, you too can ascend to the heavens step by step

Lu Ran landed slowly on the edge of the cliff, facing Jiang Ruyi, and sheathed his Night Blade.

The two were about a meter apart, and the back half of Lu Ran's feet were suspended over the void.

Toward his mother, Lu Ran had always been both loving and respectful; he didn't dare make her step back, so he had no choice but to stand like this.

It was interesting, come to think of it.

Lu Ran had originally thought that once he entered that study, he would find peace and reconcile with his younger self.

But upon coming to Jinghong Peak this time, he realized he was still just as cautious as ever.

It seemed nothing had changed.

Regarding the matter of requesting an audience with his mother, what filled Lu Ran's heart was not anticipation, longing, or joy, but other such emotions.

His first thought was the fear of being turned away at the door.

This alone was enough to explain many things.

Yet, before Lu Ran could even speak, Jiang Ruyi used a joking remark to indicate that she had been waiting for him.

A simple, plain sentence that dispelled all the worries in Lu Ran's heart.

Perhaps, as early as that night when Lu Ran brought her hot milk, Jiang Ruyi had already considered clearly how she should care for Lu Ran.

Only Lu Ran,

was still trapped in those specific years of his youth.

Cautious, fearful, and trembling.

"You are even more outstanding than I imagined, bringing it to open the Divine Weapon Domain," Jiang Ruyi said in a soft voice.

Lu Ran looked to his mother's side.

In the hand Jiang Ruyi held behind her back, she was still gripping the Glow Blade.

The struggling, desperate Glow Blade.

"Hum! Hum!!"

The Glow Blade trembled incessantly, its light brilliant, as if it wanted to break free from the woman's control.

Yet, Jiang Ruyi just held the hilt like that, leaving it unable to move.

Relaxed and at ease.

Lu Ran asked himself, he absolutely could not do this.

Even if he were in the River Estuary Realm, even if he activated the Evil Technique: Soul-Splitting Force, it would still be difficult to imprison the Glow Blade.

This was a Divine Weapon, after all!

And a Divine Weapon that had opened the Divine Weapon Domain at that!

Lu Ran was silent for a moment, then spoke: "Mother told me before that once the Glow Blade opened the Divine Weapon Domain, it would be very difficult for you to wield it."

Jiang Ruyi wore a smile: "The Divine Weapon Domain also has differences in height, strength, and weakness.

Whether it is a person or a weapon, on this road of climbing upward, there is no end.

You can help it more."

Lu Ran: "."

Sure enough, the more beautiful a woman is, the better she is at lying.

Once I take the Glow Blade and comprehend a deeper level of the Divine Weapon Domain, and open up the Auspicious Cloud Vortex...

Will it still be unable to move in your hands?

"Alright," Jiang Ruyi said indifferently, her thumb gently stroking the hilt.

Glow Blade: "."

Are you telling me to stop making a scene?

You... well, fine, you are the master's mother.

The Glow Blade fell silent as if accepting its fate.

Jiang Ruyi felt that the Glow Blade was no longer struggling, so she let go.

The authentic son was already standing before her.

The pirated "Artifact Spirit son" could indeed leave now.

She just hadn't wanted to suddenly let go when the Divine Weapon was resisting most violently; if she had, the Glow Blade would surely have bolted away fiercely, likely shattering the cliff.

"Hum~"

The Glow Blade flew back to Lu Ran's side, not returning to its sheath, but instead thrusting its hilt into Lu Ran's hand.

The incomparably powerful Divine Weapon was actually acting like a little aggrieved thing.

Was it seeking comfort?

Qiao Wanjun did not pay attention to the Xia Guang Dao, but instead looked gently into Lu Ran's eyes:

"It has been a long time; you have had some extraordinary encounters."

Lu Ran nodded: "Mother, I am now the Master of the Lady Lady Luo Xianshan."

Jiang Ruyi frowned slightly, pondering: "Master of the Lady Lady Luo Xianshan?"

Lu Ran: "."

Are small sects not even worthy of entering your ears?

Honestly, just in terms of rank, I am higher than you!

My side has a true mountain and a true god!

Your side is just a branch mountain, and it doesn't even have a god.

Of course, Lu Ran didn't dare say these words out loud.

Jiang Ruyi seemed to recall something: "Cainan Province, Ye Yu City, Xiang Xiang Xianyang Sect, Lady Lady Luo Xianshan."

"Yes!" Lu Ran nodded heavily.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Ruyi did not smile.

Even the warmth in her eyes quietly dissipated, gradually turning back into a deep, dark pool.

She pondered for a moment and said softly: "It seems Lord Xiang Xiang Xianyang thinks highly of you.

Giving you the status of a Human Realm Lu Zongzhu."

Lu Ran's heart stirred, and he probed: "Mother doesn't quite support it?"

"How could that be?" Jiang Ruyi suddenly returned to her gentle demeanor, smiling at Lu Ran, "Do you intend to face me like this the whole time?"

"Oh, oh." Lu Ran hurriedly took off his mask and fisherman's hat.

Jiang Ruyi looked at Lu Ran quietly, and suddenly she had no more words.

More than just the Xiang Xiang Xianyang Sect Human Realm Lu Zongzhu.

Have you also received the blessing of a god?

Jiang Ruyi, who had been in seclusion, was completely disconnected from the outside world.

She did not know that the Glow Blade had opened a domain, and of course, she did not know about Lu Ran being blessed.

But after Lu Ran shed his disguise, this stunningly handsome appearance was enough for Jiang Ruyi to infer many things.

At the cliff, there was a piece of tranquility.

Only the sound of the cold wind blowing, and bits of frost and snow dancing wildly.

"Mother?" Lu Ran called out softly.

Jiang Ruyi woke from her memories, shook her head, and smiled: "Originally, you were three-tenths similar to him.

Now, you have already surpassed him by far too much; it is a difference of clouds and mud."

Lu Ran's heart was filled with mixed feelings.

In Lu Ran's heart, his father had always been a hero, the goal he looked up to and chased.

And when Lu Ran achieved all this, even gaining Jiang Ruyi's recognition, he did not feel the joy he had imagined.

Lu Ran didn't know what to say, so he simply changed the subject:

"By the way, Mother, I brought you a gift; I left it in your study."

Jiang Ruyi was quite surprised: "The study?"

Lu Ran shrugged, looking relaxed: "You said before not to enter the study and disturb you.

Since you aren't in the study, I certainly couldn't disturb you."

"Hehe~" Jiang Ruyi chuckled.

This female Sword Immortal standing atop Jinghong Peak seemed to become a bit more vivid.

She raised her hand and beckoned to Lu Ran.

Lu Ran took a step forward, finally no longer needing to dig his feet into the ground.

Her palm landed on Lu Ran's head, gently ruffling his hair.

She did not blame him; instead, she felt some relief, her eyes carrying a trace of approval.

However, her body seemed to have been soaked through by frost and snow.

Her hand was terrifyingly cold, and not as soft as he had imagined.

Lu Ran suddenly spoke: "Is Mother resisting something?"

Jiang Ruyi's movements paused slightly, but she quickly covered it up, saying softly: "Where did you see that?"

Lu Ran: "The calligraphy hanging on the wall."

He had wanted to continue, to talk about the brush character "Sword," to talk about the strokes and the brushwork.

But after Jiang Ruyi heard Lu Ran's words, she suddenly raised her eyelids.

Those eyes, like deep, dark pools, were far colder than her hands, making Lu Ran feel icy cold all over.

"What gift did you bring Mother?" Jiang Ruyi asked with a smile.

Her tone was normal, as if nothing had happened, as if that gaze just now hadn't come from her.

Lu Ran sighed heavily in his heart.

It seemed she didn't want to talk about it.

Did she have some concerns?

Just now, when he said he became the Master of the Lady Lady Luo Xianshan, her reaction wasn't quite right either.

There was no relief or joy as a mother, but instead, secret contemplation.

This...

"You'll know when you get home," Lu Ran said, his thoughts in a mess.

Jiang Ruyi didn't press him, but said: "Those two didn't give you a hard time, did they?"

Lu Ran immediately understood that his mother was talking about the pair of Divine Weapons in the study.

"No, no." Lu Ran shook his head repeatedly, then suddenly thought of something, "By the way, don't ask them!"

"Alright, alright, alright."

That slightly helpless, doting tone finally had the appearance of a normal mother.

"How is Mother's cultivation here? Is everything going smoothly?"

"It's fine."

"When are you coming home?"

"Do you want me to go back?" Jiang Ruyi teased with a smile.

The longer they communicated, the richer her human qualities became.

Lu Ran thought for a moment and probed: "On the fifteenth of the first lunar month, can you come back to celebrate Little Yuanyuan's birthday?"

Lu Ran's expectant gaze and cautious tone made Jiang Ruyi's heart soften.

She could feel that the bond between the two siblings was truly very good.

If it weren't for Qiao Yuanyuan, Lu Ran could never have "insisted" like this.

Seeing his mother silent, Lu Ran continued: "I'll spend New Year's Eve with Little Yuanyuan.

You come back for the Qiao Yuanxi, and spend our birthdays with us.

Just one night, can you?"

Lu Ran certainly knew that one shouldn't be disturbed while in seclusion.

Especially not someone like Jiang Ruyi.

To this day, Lu Ran didn't know the extent of Jiang Ruyi's strength.

But he would not be fearless out of ignorance.

On the contrary, precisely because of his ignorance, Lu Ran was even more in awe.

"Fine, I promise you," Jiang Ruyi said softly, a trace of guilt flashing in her eyes.

Lu Ran immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Now, Little Yuanyuan would be happy for a long time.

"By the way, Mother, I have one more thing."

"Hmm?"

"Lord Xiang Xiang Xianyang sent me a telepathic message, saying a Divine Ruin is about to open, and told me to prepare well."

The smile on Jiang Ruyi's beautiful face slowly faded.

Like receding seawater, it all dissipated.

Icy cold.

Once again, through his mother's eyes, Lu Ran felt a chill that reached the bottom of his heart.

Jiang Ruyi remained silent, and Lu Ran became increasingly panicked.

He was a mighty River Estuary Realm, so how could he be so pathetic?

Lu Ran suddenly understood one thing!

Why Chen Jingjing could take it for granted that she would be punished by Jiang Ruyi to kneel.

A mighty River Estuary Realm expert like Chen Jingjing was someone revered wherever she went.

But when she said those words, there was not a hint of dissatisfaction.

Nor did she feel the slightest bit humiliated!

Now, standing before Jiang Ruyi, Lu Ran felt it personally.

In Jiang Ruyi's eyes, so-called River Estuary Realm experts were no different from ants!

Lu Ran and Jiang Ruyi were mother and son, after all.

Lu Ran knew she wouldn't hurt him.

But what about others?

"Xiang Xiang Xianyang," Jiang Ruyi said indifferently.

Lu Ran's scalp went numb!

Can we just say, could you please add "Lord" after "Xiang Xiang Xianyang"?

Lu Ran opened his mouth: "Don't want me to go?"

Jiang Ruyi: "Do you know when your sect's Divine Ruin will open?"

"Three months... uh, two months later, just in time to celebrate Little Yuanyuan's birthday."

Jiang Ruyi took a step forward.

Lu Ran's reaction was lightning fast, and he immediately stepped aside.

Jiang Ruyi stood on the edge of the cliff, looking at the rolling snow-capped mountains in the distance.

Lu Ran was silent, watching her quietly standing back.

After an unknown amount of time, Jiang Ruyi said softly: "If you want to come back alive, it will be no easy task."

Lu Ran said in a low voice: "I am mentally prepared."

"Still want to go?"

"Still want to go!"

"Why?" Jiang Ruyi said softly, "You have grown very quickly, far beyond my expectations.

In the human world, you too can ascend to the heavens step by step."

Lu Ran digested his mother's peculiar words, not responding immediately.

He had too many reasons to go.

Regarding fulfilling Lord Xiang Xiang Xianyang's expectations.

Regarding uncovering the mysteries of this world.

"I will come back, Mother," Lu Ran said in a deep voice, "Lord Xiang Xiang Xianyang has been kind to me, a kindness as vast as the heavens."

Jiang Ruyi lowered her eyelids, looking at the vast white snow forest at her feet.

Lu Ran asked: "Has Mother ever entered a Divine Ruin? Do you know the situation behind the Divine Ruin?"

Jiang Ruyi suddenly said: "Ranran."

"Hmm?"

"Promise Mother one thing."

"What?"

"If you discover that this world is not what you imagined..."

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