Chapter 571: Arrival at the Forbidden City Again

Lu Ran waved away the generals of the Ran Sect, then took a few protectors and went nearby to the Da Da Mengyan Residence.

On the Cloud Sea Cliff, everyone's residences were much the same.

In the small courtyard in front of the Da Da Mengyan Residence, there were also stone tables and chairs. The group of four sat around the table; Da Da Mengyan, Conglong, and Xian all remained silent, watching the Sect Master play with the Little Chifeng-patterned gourd.

The three of them knew clearly in their hearts that since Lu Ran had kept them behind, he naturally had something to say.

"How are things over at Misty Rain Lake? Has the Cloud Alliance Leader come out of seclusion?" Lu Ran held the precious gourd in both hands and placed it on the stone table.

"Not yet," Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng shook his head and said.

"When was this news from?" Lu Ran asked, "Today's?"

"It is from today."

"What a coincidence?" Lu Ran raised an eyebrow slightly, "Or do you two chat every day?"

Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng's expression was somewhat unnatural: "The Cai Divine General is the master of an island. Regarding issues like development and management, she often asks me for advice, and we communicate almost every day."

Oh?

Lu Ran couldn't help but chuckle inwardly.

The reserve of a Sea Realm Great Island Master is really being let go more and more, isn't it?

Not bad, the Senior Sister has finally figured it out.

With a lone man and a lone woman "WeChatting" every day, something is bound to happen sooner or later~

Lu Ran then said: "Fine, she is our Ran Sect's Divine General after all. Mr. Conglong, please help offer more strategies."

"Yes," Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng nodded lightly.

Si Xianxian listened curiously; she didn't know the details of everyone's trip to Misty Rain Lake.

But as a woman, a terrifying intuition told her...

There seemed to be something going on here?

Lu Ran added: "A few days ago, He Qi contacted me. She has already scouted out believers and told me to go take them whenever I'm ready."

Deng Yuxiang asked: "How many people?"

"She didn't give a specific number, but I estimate there must be several dozen," Lu Ran weighed the Little Chifeng-patterned gourd in his hand, "Just right, little Little Chifeng can come in handy."

Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng asked: "If nothing goes wrong, the Sect Master only needs to activate Mirror Flower Water Moon once now to reach the Forbidden City?"

Lu Ran nodded immediately: "Correct, the maximum teleportation distance of the Sea-grade Mirror Flower Water Moon has reached 3,000 kilometers."

Hearing this, Si Xianxian grimaced.

In fact, in her heart, Lu Ran's existence had long since been deified.

However, when Lu Ran said the words "3,000 kilometers" himself, Si Xianxian still couldn't help but click her tongue in secret.

Damn it!

My Young Master is just too awesome.

If this were in the Human Da Xia, one wouldn't even need to take a plane to go out and play.

Being at home, one could step into major scenic spots in a single stride.

It's simply a divine travel skill~

"The world is vast, and he can go anywhere!" A smile appeared on Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng's face, filled with emotion.

Deng Yuxiang also looked at Lu Ran with a smile.

Compared to Si Xianxian's envy and Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng's emotion, there was more pride in her eyes.

Deng Yuxiang suggested: "It's better to pick up the believers early; it will help the Lady's divine sculpture increase its realm a day sooner."

"Yes, yes, yes!" Si Xianxian spoke for the first time, also nodding repeatedly.

In the Ran Sect's structure, every hall had its own He Tangzhu.

But above the Hall Masters, there was also a Protector in charge.

Deng Yuxiang managed the Demon-Suppressing Hall, and Si Xianxian managed the Flying Immortal Hall.

After all, the stone sculptures of Lu Ran and Jiang Ruyi were worshipped inside the Flying Immortal Hall, and as the little follower of Lady Lady Luo Xian, Si Xianxian was duty-bound.

Lu Ran nodded: "Fine! Sister Xian, go communicate with the Flying Immortal Hall and get ready to receive this batch of believers.

Adding several dozen people at once.

You must take He Tangzhu Song Yu and manage this troop well."

"I'll go now," Si Xianxian stood up immediately.

"Wait a moment," Lu Ran stopped her.

He pondered: "Among the many stone statues I have activated so far, only two are from the Divine camp: Yu Fu and Lie Tian.

The Yu Fu divine sculpture is already at the fourth stage of the Sea Realm, while the Lie Tian divine sculpture is still only at the peak of the River Estuary Realm.

All this time, the pure Holy Spirit Qi I've harvested has been used to cultivate the Lie Tian divine sculpture."

Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng agreed: "This choice meets our needs for rising; the Lie Tian faction possesses methods for killing across realms.

It is worth focusing on cultivating!"

Lu Ran nodded: "Focusing on cultivation is one thing, but it should also be a long-term effort."

After saying this, he looked at Si Xianxian: "I intend to have Xiong Xiong take people to erect a statue for you inside the Flying Immortal Hall.

Of the believers we receive this time, I will set aside half of them to let them worship you."

"Mm-hmm!" Si Xianxian's hand under the table clenched into a fist.

In her heart, people bowing and worshipping the stone sculptures of Lu Ran and Jiang Ruyi was only natural.

But to be worshipped with her own sculpture?

Although Lu Ran had stated his considerations, and Si Xianxian knew the importance of the Lie Tian divine technique, she still wasn't prepared to accept people's offerings.

The core of it was two words—unworthy!

How could one become worthy?

Si Xianxian pressed her lips tightly together; she had to cultivate even harder...

"The other stone sculptures are much easier to cultivate; they are all Evil Sculptures," Lu Ran's gaze swept over the few of them, "After receiving the believers, I intend to continue traveling through the Holy Lingshan.

To kill more demon minions and absorb energy."

In Lu Ran's sculpture garden, many Evil Sculptures were still at the River Estuary Realm, so naturally, they needed to be cultivated well.

Take the Thread-Pulling Shadow Yemo Yemo Xiesu, for example!

Can the River-grade Thread-Pulling Pupil and the Sea-grade Thread-Pulling Pupil have the same effect?

Additionally, during this trip, Lu Ran also intended to return to the Great Northwest's Wan Renshan to try and peek at the Heavenly Realm.

Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng suggested: "The Sect Master can go to the Seven Star Island first to see what the seven Wicked Mirror Demons have harvested, and by the way, we can look for Immortal Islands and find Holy Spirit Qi.

In short, first cultivate the Lie Tian divine sculpture to the Sea Realm.

Once equipped with the Sea-grade Lie Fire Heavenly Chief, the Sect Master's combat power will once again welcome a qualitative leap!"

Deng Yuxiang agreed: "We will also be able to traverse the Holy Lingshan with an even more aggressive posture."

"Good!" Lu Ran smiled, looking at the imposing Da Da Mengyan, "While the Lie Tian divine sculpture is advancing, I will also activate the Dongting divine sculpture!"

*Swish~*

Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng elegantly unfolded his folding fan.

While lightly waving the paper fan, he nodded with satisfaction, looking like a teacher who found his student teachable: "Sounds even more aggressive."

"Hehe~" Deng Yuxiang let out a soft laugh, her beautiful eyes bright as she looked at Lu Ran, who had already advanced to the Sea Realm.

These words truly touched her heart.

*Whoosh~* The Ink Jade Tiger Talisman, however, was unhappy.

After nearly a month of getting along, this Dharma artifact had already recognized its new master.

When the Tiger Talisman realized bit by bit that Lu Ran's status was so high—not only was he the Sect Master of the Ran Sect, but even the Qinghe Island Master and the Forbidden City Master were his subordinates...

The right half of the Tiger Talisman exclaimed that it had made a huge profit!

The poor left half of the Tiger Talisman seemed lucky to have been chosen by the more kingly-styled He Qi.

But when it turned its head to look, the Forbidden City Master was actually a subordinate of Sect Master Lu...

Well, it fit the positioning of the two halves of the Tiger Talisman perfectly!

"My own people," Lu Ran placed a hand on his neck and patted it lightly.

The Ink Jade Tiger Talisman was tied to Lu Ran's divine power bead string, hidden under his collar.

It suddenly flared up; it must have misinterpreted the situation, because Deng Yuxiang had been staring directly at Lu Ran with burning eyes, her unique aura making her appear aggressive.

I have to say, a Tier 2 Dharma artifact is truly fierce!

Even with only half, a slight display of power made everyone at the table terrified.

Lu Ran hadn't done anything, yet his momentum surged violently!

But it was hard on Sister Xian, who was only at the River Estuary Realm!

Sitting at the same table with a group of Sea Realm powerhouses, she was already panicking inside.

Now, she shuddered and subconsciously turned her head, not daring to look directly at Lu Ran at all.

This damn thing...

It's simply life-threatening!

Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng and Deng Yuxiang's expressions stiffened for a moment.

Lu Ran's voice was gentle: "Sister Xian, you go first."

"Ah! Good, okay," Si Xianxian hurriedly retreated.

"Da Da Mengyan, you go sit in the Demon-Suppressing Hall. I'll bring people over in a while; don't let any trouble arise."

"Yes," Deng Yuxiang looked deeply at Lu Ran's collar, then turned and left.

"Mr. Conglong, are you staying home, or are you coming with me to see the Forbidden City?" Lu Ran looked at Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng.

Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng adjusted quickly, smiling and joking: "Then I'll accompany the Sect Master for a trip; it's just one step away anyway."

"That's true~" Lu Ran chuckled.

He pressed a hand below his collar and ordered: "Tell the other half of the Tiger Talisman that we can go now."

*Hum~*

A few minutes later, in the Forbidden City.

Inside the house where Lu Ran had once stayed.

In the hall, He Qi was draped in a wide, golden-brown robe, one hand resting on the divine power bead string on her neck, her fingertips lightly twisting the left half of the Tiger Talisman, waiting patiently.

*Whoosh~*

Suddenly, a surge of energy unfolded!

He Qi turned her eyes to look, only to see an antique copper mirror appear abruptly.

*Slap! * A hand reached out from the mirror and gripped the edge of the frame.

He Qi's eyes narrowed; she naturally recognized that it was Lu Ran's hand!

Immediately after, someone from the far eastern side of the Holy Lingshan continent walked out just like that.

"Long time no see, Wind Heaven He Qi," Lu Ran changed his words on the fly.

He Qi remained silent for a long time, just quietly looking into Lu Ran's eyes.

"What's wrong, don't recognize me?" Lu Ran blinked.

"Hmph," He Qi calmed the surging emotions in her heart, pretending to be disdainful, "I thought some Wicked Mirror Demon had no eyes and came to throw its life away."

Lu Ran curled his lips: "Didn't I reach out my hand in advance?

Wicked Mirror Demon hands are all white and tender... well, that's true too."

He looked at his own hand and muttered softly: "I'm also white and tender~"

He Qi:???

Lu Ran looked at the little Buddhist Monk sister and revealed a pursed-lip smile.

The two only stared at each other for two or three seconds before He Qi broke her composure, unable to help but smile and glare at Lu Ran:

"Finally advanced to the Sea Realm?"

"Wish fulfilled," Lu Ran stepped inside and sat down by the Eight Immortals table.

"Congratulations," He Qi's expression became slightly more solemn, and she offered her sincere congratulations.

While speaking, Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng and Yan Shuangzi, wearing green rain capes and straw hats, walked out of the mirror one after another.

"Mr. Conglong, Protector Evil Shadow, please," He Qi gestured to the seats, her etiquette in place.

Yu Seeing Yu Changsheng smiled and cupped his hands.

Lu Ran said irritably: "I say, I am your..."

He Qi swept a glance at Lu Ran: "Stuttering, speak up, there's no one around."

"No one?" Lu Ran raised his head slightly, gesturing to the tightly closed door, "Aren't there three standing behind the door?"

"I mean, no outsiders," He Qi picked up the teapot on the table and smiled while pouring tea for Lu Ran, "That is a gift I'm giving the Sect Master."

Lu Ran: "Ah?"

He Qi: "The three sisters are all Blazing Blood believers."

Lu Ran's expression froze: "Blazing Blood Colt? No, He Qi!

What do you take me for?"

He Qi asked back irritably, word for word: "What do you take me for?"

Lu Ran: "..."

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 572 =====