Chen Jing hurried over and with one slash, split the Straw Demon in two.

Despite vanquishing the Evil Demon, his heart lacked any sense of accomplishment.

After all, the Straw Demon, terrified and continuously begging for mercy, offered no resistance whatsoever.

"Pfft~"

The body of the Straw Demon turned into a mist and surged towards the top of Chen Jing's head.

It seemed this Red Cloth Believer had hidden the Divine Power Pearl inside his headband.

"What are you doing?" Chen Jing turned to look at Lu Ran.

"Killing an evil demon," Lu Ran said matter-of-factly.

Chen Jing, looking at Lu Ran's peculiar Dead Sheep Eyes, obviously recognized them as the Divine Technique·Immortal Pupil of the Immortal Sheep faction.

Chen Jing simply hadn't expected that the usually combat-averse Immortal Sheep Believers could adopt such a domineering and assertive posture!

And to corner an Evil Demon into the wall, crushing it until it trembled!

That was truly bizarre...

Chen Jing didn't understand, but... he liked it a lot!

Due to the unique nature of Divine·Immortal Goat, its Believers rarely engaged in combat after leaving school.

Whether in the Divine People Bureau or within the various military units, Immortal Sheep Believers were almost unseen.

Of course, no one wanted to associate with such people, let alone trust their backs to these "comrades."

But this Immortal Sheep Believer before him...

Seemed very "rebellious," right?

That stance, that momentum! It's more demonic than the Evil Demons!

Could it be due to teenage rebellion?

Chen Jing hefted his sword and looked Lu Ran up and down: "If you're killing evil demons, get on with it then!"

Lu Ran spread his hands: "I left in a hurry, didn't bring a sword."

Didn't bring a sword? That was the least of it.

He was not only empty-handed but also barefoot on the cold concrete floor.

"Then use your horns... nevermind." Chen Jing waved a hand dismissively and asked with confusion, "What did the patrol team want with you?"

"They needed help killing an evil demon," Lu Ran casually replied.

Chen Jing was even more baffled and incredulously said, "Help killing an evil demon? They asked you?

You're just an... cough, what help could you be with your level of strength?"

Lu Ran spoke somberly, "Big Red Cloth Uncle, watch your words.

My family's small statue of the Divine is right behind the window."

Chen Jing's face turned awkward, and he found himself at a loss for words.

No matter his doubts, the reality was right in front of him:

Powerful Miss Deng Yuxiang had specially come here to seek help from this young man.

"Do you... have any special abilities?" Chen Jing stuttered, "And you don't shirk from battle?"

Lu Ran was speechless.

Well, mate~

Are you interviewing me now?

Lu Ran looked at the bare-chested big man before him and secretly scoffed: You don't seem much like a righteous Moon Gazer either, huh?

As he observed, Lu Ran suddenly blurted out, "Uncle, are the dual blades useful?"

"Of course they are!" Chen Jing balanced the pair of single-edged swords.

Lu Ran: "I've also started training with dual blades recently, but I always feel like my left hand lacks strength, a bit awkward."

"Ha!" Chen Jing became spirited and enthusiastic, "Of course there's a knack to dual blades... wait a second."

Chen Jing suddenly realized it was the fifteenth night!

Since he couldn't extract anything from the young man's mouth, what's the point of continuing the conversation?

Chen Jing immediately said, "Go home, don't linger outside."

Lu Ran: "If you have the time, could you give me some pointers?"

Chen Jing's expression sobered up, finally showing a bit of a Moon Gazer's demeanor: "Go home at once, or I'll inform the school and dock your points."

After a moment of silence, Lu Ran slowly said, "Uncle, can I tell you a story?"

Chen Jing's eyebrows shot up: "When do I have the time to listen to your story?"

But Lu Ran just started: "Once, there was a person who wanted to go home."

Chen Jing, who was huffing and puffing just a moment ago, now asked curiously, "And then?"

Lu Ran shrugged his shoulders: "Then he realized he didn't bring his house keys."

Chen Jing: "???"

Chen Jing stared at Lu Ran for a long while before bursting out laughing: "Hahaha..."

Lu Ran, on the other hand, became uncomfortable: "Is my story really that funny?"

Chen Jing, still laughing, stared into his cold eyes:

"You were about to stomp on the Straw Demon's face, and the evil demon was begging for mercy on its knees.

And then you tell me that you can't open your own house window?"

Lu Ran: "..."

Breaking the glass would mean spending money to replace it, wouldn't it?

If an evil demon breaks, it just breaks; it doesn't need repairs.

Lu Ran sighed and said, "Uncle, do you know how to pick locks?"

Chen Jing turned towards the window: "I'm a genuine Red Cloth Believer, upright and straightforward, what are you talking about?"

Right after, he grabbed the dual blades with one hand and raised his fist as big as a sandbag: "After you undo the seal, find someone to fix it."

Lu Ran spoke in a low voice, repeating, "My family's small statue of the Divine is right beside the window."

Chen Jing, holding his raised fist in midair, hesitated for a long time, ultimately not daring to smash it.

His rough face turned red with restraint.

Hmm... That's more like the demeanor of a Red Cloth Believer.

"Uncle?"

"Shut up! I'm thinking!"

Lu Ran: "..."

The bare-chested man touched his chin with one hand, frowning in deep thought.

After a while, he pressed one hand to his earpiece, and through his hidden earpiece, he said, "Someone go open Lu Ran's house window!

This kid completed his mission and can't get back in."

Lu Ran looked at the big Red Cloth man and nodded in approval: "Good tactic!"

Red Cloth Divine Skill is indeed honorable, devoid of any skill to open windows or pick locks...

Chen Jing was so amused he was about to say something when Lu Ran suddenly pointed to the back: "Black Lantern!"

Chen Jing's demeanor shifted, and he quickly turned around, retreating with Lu Ran.

As Lu Ran stepped back, looking at the palm protecting him, he let out a sigh.

It still had to be a Moon Gazer!

Don't mind if this big man looks rough or is bare-chested.

Even if he ran naked in the rain...

He was running for the lives and property of the people!

"Get back!" Chen Jing barked, looking upwards, "I'll handle this."

The size of Black Lanterns did not correlate with their power level, hence his remark.

Lu Ran also looked up to see the Black Lantern with an ancient design, resembling an antique lantern, divided into four sides.

Its appearance wasn't exquisite; the black wooden framework was tattered, with barely visible carved patterns.

The lantern had a black wooden handle on top and black tassels hanging below.

Distinctively, the lantern's skin was pure black too!

But that wasn't all; the key point was the black flame burning inside!

Such an object didn't deserve to be called "lantern."

Because it had no capability to illuminate!

From another perspective, was it more convenient for such Evil Demons to hide?

"Hoo..."

The Black Lantern churned with energy, releasing a massive amount of black smoke.

Stream Grade Evil Skill·Smoke Fire Cage!

"Good move," Lu Ran internally praised, intensely focusing on the center of the smoke.

Lu Ran possessed Evil Technique·Evil Recognition, which allowed him to see through the pitch-black night.

But at this moment, Lu Ran lost sight of the target.

He couldn't see through the thick black smoke, and worse yet, the Black Lantern's color perfectly blended with the smoke!

Dealing with such Evil Technique, the most effective way was to create a strong wind to disperse the smoke.

Obviously, Red Cloth Believers didn't possess such Divine Technique.

"Come out!" Chen Jing roared and charged forward.

In that instant, Lu Ran was filled with a fighting spirit, his heart surging!

Chen Jing's shout contained a trace of Battle Roar Skill·Red Cloth Order.

Although this skill wasn't a taunt, it could raise the Black Lantern's battle will, provoking it to engage in upfront combat from an enemy's perspective.

"Bang!!"

No sooner had Chen Jing charged into the smoke than an explosive sound echoed out.

Lu Ran knew that the Black Lantern had activated Evil Technique·Disaster Fire Cage!

The character "Disaster" carried a dual meaning.

For the Human Clan, it brought on severe explosive damage, possibly resulting in a catastrophic end.

For the Black Lantern itself.

Such Evil Technique was a double-edged sword, harming the enemy a thousandfold and itself eight hundredfold.

After all, the Black Lantern was detonating itself to blast the enemy...

"Damn it, granny bear." Amidst the rolling black smoke, Chen Jing cursed, "Come on!!"

Another Battle Roar assailed the ears, leaving Lu Ran with a soaring fighting urge!

Lu Ran immediately shut his eyes, carefully listening for the enemy's position.

But unexpectedly, he heard Chen Jing's voice again: "Kid, don't be afraid!

A mere Stream Realm, huh, I'll squash it with just one hand!"

Lu Ran: "..."

Your shouting, one after another, is firing me up!

I feel like tearing off my clothes and baring my chest to battle amidst the smoke for three hundred rounds, what's there to fear?

Also, who are you cursing?

What's wrong with Stream Realm?

Should Stream Realm just be squashed by your hand... huh?

"Back right!" Lu Ran suddenly spoke up.

"Ah?" Chen Jing sounded startled.

"Bang!!"

Almost at the same moment, a violent explosion came from Chen Jing's back right.

"I'm gonna... cough cough." Chen Jing broke into curses, choking on the dense smoke.

Lu Ran humphed: "If you won't listen, forget it.

Or you might as well stand still in your armor of Flowing Water.

After all, the Black Lantern will explode itself to death."

Chen Jing: "???"

Is this even human language?

"Hoo~~~"

The dense smoke, lacking energy supply, gradually dissipated into the fine rain and slanting wind.

"Chen Jing?" A call came, and a teammate hurriedly flew over.

"Stream Realm·Black Lantern, it's fine." Chen Jing responded loudly, considerably relieving his teammate.

At the same time, Lu Ran's voice came again: "Retreat!"

This time, Chen Jing didn't hesitate; he immediately broke into a retreat.

"Rumble!"

This explosion was much more severe than the previous ones.

After listening for a moment, Lu Ran opened his eyes.

Eventually, the Black Lantern had blown itself up.

Actually, the Black Lantern Clan wasn't so frail.

Their primary Evil Technique was a healing class, allowing them to repair themselves and seek a chance for another battle.

Alas, the Black Lantern encountered a Red Cloth Believer, and Chen Jing's shouting made it a bit too eager...

Thinking this, Lu Ran's thoughts became lively.

If he could activate the Black Lantern sculpture...

Then, when facing a strong enemy, could he hide in the black smoke and battle the opponent?

That would be a tremendous advantage!

He could fight without using his eyes, but the enemies couldn't!

Moreover, the Black Lantern Clan also had healing Evil Technique!

Eventually, he too could have it equipped as a means to heal wounds.

Tsk~

That's kind of tempting!

The only downside is that these Evil Techniques can't be revealed to others.

However, to kill the enemy and save himself, activating the Black Lantern sculpture was definitely a good choice.

"Hoo..."

As the dense smoke lost its energy and thinned out, disappearing into the slanting rain and wind.

Chen Jing, holding his dual blades, walked over with a confused expression: "How did you know where the Black Lantern was?"

Lu Ran watched as the ghostly lantern image drew closer before being absorbed into the pair of horizontal pupils.

Persistent in his questioning, Chen Jing asked, "And how did you know where I was?"

Lu Ran grinned: "You've been swearing non-stop; who wouldn't know where you are?"

"Oh, I see... but that's not right either!" Chen Jing furrowed his brows, "The Black Lantern didn't curse in the street either!"

With a strange expression, Lu Ran said, "I bet it did; you just didn't hear it~"

Chen Jing: "..."

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