Chapter 597: Lady of Wolf Bones

The sky grew dark.

The soldiers of Ran Gate finally finished ransacking Wolf Bone Shanzhai.

Lu Ran activated the Teleporting Mirror and tossed all weapons, jewelry, and other loot into the Treasure Chamber at the Bottom of Yunhai Cliff.

He handed over the looted clothing to the He He Tangzhu, instructing Song Yu to distribute them as needed among Ran Gate disciples.

In the Mountain Realm, garments from the mortal world were rare and valuable treasures.

After finishing everything, Lu Ran held a small meeting with the soldiers in the mansion's parlor to confirm their next move.

A night raid on Wolf Flower Shanzhai was clearly unwise.

After all, Wolf Flower Shanzhai was also dominated by the Greedy Wolf Sect, whose disciples all possessed night vision, while some Ran Gate soldiers did not—this was a natural disadvantage.

One of Ran Gate's goals in attacking the shanzhai was to rescue slaves.

Attacking at night would inevitably cause greater chaos and possibly unnecessary casualties.

Never mind anything else—just consider what would happen if Sister Xian'er's hammer missed by even a little.

No one would survive.

"Then we'll set out for Wolf Flower Shanzhai at first light tomorrow," Lu Ran said, seated on an intricately carved, grand redwood chair, scanning the group. "You've all worked hard today. Night is falling—find your own places to rest."

"Da Mengyan, you and Eying arrange the watch shifts."

"Yes!"

"Yes." The soldiers dispersed.

"My benefactor, I—" Leng Xuanshuang hesitated.

She had just joined Ran Gate and was still unclear about her role.

Jiangjiang Ruyi spoke: "From now on, you'll follow me."

"Yes, Lady." Leng Xuanshuang gave a slight nod.

After this brief meeting, Leng Xuanshuang now knew the identities of Lu and Jiang.

"Oh no, Sister Xian'er's being replaced," Lu Ran said with a grin, glancing toward the mansion's back door.

At that moment, Si Si Xianxian leaned against the doorframe, gazing dreamily at the sea of flowers.

Hearing this, she pouted.

Who are you trying to scare?

How could my little Jiang Ruyi ever abandon me?

Besides, who said a maid can only be one? Starting today, I, Sister Xian'er, am the head maid!

"From now on, call me Lu Menzhu," Lu Ran added.

"Yes, Lu Menzhu." Leng Xuanshuang nodded again.

"Don't stay up guarding Lady tonight—you've been through a lot. Go rest properly," Lu Ran gestured toward the door. "Go with Fengxian Hufa—she can introduce you to Ran Gate."

"Yes." Leng Xuanshuang obeyed the Lu Menzhu's order and turned to leave.

Si Si Xianxian's heart stirred!

Ha, here's the perfect opportunity~

Perfect—I can now establish my status as Head Maid. Hmm, Xuanshuang's fate seems a bit tragic.

I should be kinder to her.

Si Si Xianxian thought to herself, turned to face the newcomer, intending to smile warmly—but the approaching Leng Xuanshuang was so beautiful that her heart fluttered uncontrollably.

Thanks to years spent by Jiangjiang Ruyi's side, Si Si Xianxian had developed some immunity to mortal beauty.

Otherwise, this Sister Xian'er would've fallen into a daze right then.

Only after their figures vanished beyond the door did Jiangjiang Ruyi whisper: "Are you planning to replace Hanmei Shensu with her?"

Lu Ran looked startled: "How did you know?"

Jiangjiang Ruyi smiled gently: "Would you really let a companion live in humility just to smell flowers?

That's not your style."

Lu Ran: "..."

Are my thoughts really that easy to read?

Jiangjiang Ruyi linked her arm through Lu Ran's: "Hanmei disciples' souls are hard to obtain—you'd struggle to cultivate Hanmei Shensu, wouldn't you?"

"Mm." Lu Ran paused thoughtfully.

That was true.

The Hanmei Sect was never powerful, and its disciples were known for their integrity and steadfast principles.

So Hanmei disciples rarely became slave masters or abusers.

Lu Ran always held to his moral bottom line.

He would never kill innocents to gain greater power.

That meant the Hanmei Shensu in Lu Ran's sculpture garden could only be cultivated using Sacred Spirit Qi.

"Bingmei Yahu," Jiangjiang Ruyi softly reminded him as Lu Ran fell silent.

"A decent substitute," Lu Ran was tempted, pulling Jiangjiang Xianzi's slender waist close and pressing his lips gently to her tender ones.

The Yemo Bingmei Yahu was the sworn enemy of the Hanmei Sect.

Both wielded ice and snow swords.

Their technique lists had many similarities.

Activating the Yemo Bingmei Yahu would make Lu Ran's body emit a cold fragrance, with faint plum blossoms drifting around him.

Whether paired with the Black Gold Emperor Robe or a wide white robe—

Just imagining it gave serious prestige?

"Mm." Jiangjiang Ruyi responded gently, soon realizing something was amiss.

It seemed Lu Ran had no intention of stopping?

"Lu... Lu Ran, wait." Jiangjiang Ruyi tilted her head and sidestepped, whispering, "We are outside."

"The Wolf Bone Shanzhai has already been destroyed," Lu Ran stated matter-of-factly. "Besides, you previously said that if I wanted to see you dance with your sword, I must perform well."

Jiangjiang Ruyi:?

I meant for you to perform well on the path of struggle, not in this regard!

You rascal!

You only twist people's words.

While Jiangjiang Ruyi was stunned, she felt herself being embraced as he led her step by step into the bedroom.

"Lu Ran." Jiangjiang Ruyi called softly.

"Hmm?" Lu Ran looked at his fiancée.

Jiangjiang Ruyi still tilted her head, looking at the luxurious bedroom, her brows slightly furrowed: "Dirty."

"Hmm." Lu Ran fell silent for a moment; indeed, he had not considered this thoroughly enough.

The room was certainly not dirty; it was very clean and tidy.

But to Jiangjiang Xianzi, the Master of the Wolf Bone Shanzhai and the Second Lady were very "dirty."

【Go find the Evil Shadow Dharma Protector; tonight, stay with her.】 With a thought, Lu Ran extended his palm.

The hem of his black-gold imperial robe fluttered; the Ba Huang Dao automatically unsheathed and flew out.

At the same moment, Lu Ran had already activated an antique bronze mirror.

Lu Ran took a step forward with his fiancée, and the surrounding environment changed.

Jiangjiang Ruyi felt a flash before her eyes; in the dim twilight, she saw the familiar bedroom environment.

"Yunhai Ju." Lu Ran, holding her warm and soft form, placed her on the bed.

For Lu Ran, separation by region held no meaning whatsoever.

The ends of the earth were but a single step away.

"You..." Jiangjiang Ruyi said, helpless yet amused.

Lu Ran's strength was comprehensive in every aspect.

Especially after advancing to the Sea Realm, whether in terms of combat power or survival, he had broken the constraints of the original rules.

Even Jiangjiang Ruyi had to gradually adapt to this existence that was "half-human, half-god."

It was hard to imagine what form he would take in the world after Lu Ran advanced to the Heaven Realm.

Even harder to imagine what he would look like beyond the Heaven Realm.

Lying on her own bed, Jiangjiang Ruyi knew she could not escape tonight.

Her cheeks flushed; she turned her head away from Lu Ran, murmuring:

"Drunken Monarch."

Lu Ran: "..."

Where was I drunk?

I even remembered leaving the Ba Huang Dao at the Wolf Bone Shanzhai!

Being watched over by you and Cong Long every day, I have become so cautious!

Lu Ran thought resentfully, when suddenly a female voice sounded in his mind: 【Master!】

【Ah?】 Lu Ran paused for a moment, 【Evil Shadow?】

【The First Lady has returned to the Shanzhai; she is currently on the way up the mountain!】

Lu Ran:???

How could it be so coincidental?

Wasn't she driven away by the Second Lady and went to the Wolf Flower Shanzhai to relax?

Counting strictly, the First Lady had left the Shanzhai for no more than three days; a round trip of over sixty kilometers?

This...?

Sensing a shift in Lu Ran's aura, Jiangjiang Ruyi's slightly dazed eyes instantly cleared; she said softly, "What is wrong?"

Lu Ran raised his hand and cast a spell: "The First Lady of the Wolf Bone Shanzhai has returned to the mountain."

Jiangjiang Ruyi's eyes instantly turned cold.

She had originally planned to wipe out the Wolf Bone Lady when going to the Wolf Flower Shanzhai; who would have thought the enemy would deliver herself to their doorstep?

At the same time, on the only path leading up the mountain to the Wolf Bone Shanzhai.

The sky was darkening, but not yet completely black.

Two Greedy Wolf disciples, invisible and concealed, moved secretly through the forest.

Eight Thousand Bones believers served as bearers, carrying a large sedan chair made of eerie white bones; their climbing speed was fast, yet very steady.

The Thousand Bones faction possessed no Gan Zhi Ji Fa; presumably, they intended to return to the camp before nightfall.

Additionally, four Thousand Bones believers cleared the path and guarded the rear, protecting the white bone sedan chair from front and back.

Inside the sedan, a dignified and elegant middle-aged beauty rested her chin on her hand, closing her eyes to rest.

"Lady!" A voice came from outside the sedan curtain woven from broken bones.

"Hmm." The dignified beauty replied casually.

"The situation is somewhat off; the hidden sentries in the forest are gone. We attempted to contact them with whistles but received no response." One of the only two Greedy Wolf disciples in the group reported in a deep voice.

Another Thousand Bones disciple, acting like a captain, with a Grim face, proposed: "Lady, should we stop first and investigate the situation?"

The First Lady's expression was very impatient.

With her eyes closed to nurture her spirit, she didn't even lift her eyelids: "What situation could there be? A bunch of lazy, shirking things."

The Qian Gu disciple looked troubled and said cautiously, "Lady, we should still—"

"Send someone to take a look. After returning to the Shanzhai, you two will go receive your punishment yourselves."

"As you command!"

"As you command." The two cursed inwardly but responded with outward respect.

The Tian Lang believers concealed their forms once more, signaling another Tian Lang companion. They split up in the dense forests on both sides of the road and quickly crept toward the Shanzhai.

The White Bone Palanquin stopped halfway. Without the Lady speaking, several Qian Gu believers dared not lower the palanquin.

Slanting wind and drizzle made the broken bone palanquin curtains sway gently, emitting a series of crisp sounds.

Pleasant?

For the Wolf Bone Lady, perhaps it could be considered pleasant.

To others, it would only feel hair-raising!

The crisp, faint sound of bones made the mountain forest seem even more silent.

"Tsk tsk~"

In the quiet environment, a tsk tsk sound suddenly rang out, carrying a hint of mockery.

"Who is there?"

"Who?" The Qian Gu believers turned their heads in unison, seeing only two figures standing in the air behind them.

A man and a woman, both radiating the terrifying pressure unique to the Sea Realm.

The youth wore an imperial robe, exuding an imposing nobility; the woman's clothes fluttered, her demeanor cold as ice.

The temperature of this realm plummeted due to their presence.

Not ordinary cold.

But a bone-chilling chill beneath the surging killing intent!

Such figures, daring to appear openly within the territory of the Wolf Bone Shanzhai?

The Wolf Bone Shanzhai crowd inevitably drew many conclusions.

Could it be that

their own Wolf Bone Shanzhai had already been annihilated?

In their line of sight, the youth in the imperial robe looked displeased and sneered:

"Wolf Bone Lady, such great tyranny?"

(End of this chapter)