The light drizzle fell, as dawn gradually brightened the sky.

The Evil Demon had retreated, leaving only a small town in shambles.

Within an old house, Lu Ran took one call after another. People who had survived the ordeal reported their safety to each other.

One of those calls even came from Beijing.

It must have been right after the mother had withdrawn from the battlefield that she heard about the plight of Rain Alley City.

Clearly, in terms of special incidents, the "Sea Realm Demon Lord's descent" had far more impact than the "Night of Ghosts"!

Even a thousand Evil Demons wandering from the River Realm couldn't compare to the presence of a single Sea Realm Demon Lord.

"I'm really fine, Mom," Lu Ran sat on the small bed, "I was far from where the Yin Flower Dan appeared.

And as soon as she showed up, before she could even start her play, she was lured out of the city by Martial Artist Believers."

Qiao Wanjun: "Rain Alley City seems to be cursed.

Don't stay there any longer; come home."

Lu Ran remained silent, without a response.

Rain Alley City's perennial overcast skies and never-ending drizzle had always been a source of complaints.

Two special incidents in a row added an even heavier shade of gloom to this storm-battered little town.

The problem is... come home?

This is my home.

"Ranran?"

"Isn't it like this everywhere in the country?" Lu Ran spoke up.

This time, it was Qiao Wanjun who was at a loss for words.

Indeed, it was the same everywhere, and not just in the country?

The Evil Demon Clan has become increasingly impudent and visibly stronger!

Various signs made people worry whether the gods could still suppress the Evil Demons.

Lu Ran continued, "In Beijing, even the most ordinary night of the fifteenth is more intense than the Night of Ghosts Rain Alley City has endured, isn't it?"

"Indeed, but we shouldn't compare like this," Qiao Wanjun said softly, "The guards here are a bit stronger."

The mother's words were quite euphemistic.

The guard strength in Beijing was many levels ahead of Rain Alley City's.

Like her, a powerful Believer of Sword One, was stationed in the city all year round.

And Rain Alley?

If it wasn't for the descent of a Demon Lord, Lu Ran might not have seen a Martial Artist Believer in Rain Alley in his lifetime.

"I'm fine, Mom, I..."

Lu Ran's words stopped as he suddenly sniffed.

Sniff~

"Ah..." Qiao Wanjun sighed.

It must be said that Lu Ran possessed no small amount of skill.

To make such a high and mighty Believer of Sword One sigh in resignation.

If it had been Qiao Yuansi, Qiao Wanjun would have simply given an order.

Don't understand?

Your thoughts don't matter, just understand through doing.

Disobedient?

Then kneel until you obey.

During the years he lived in Beijing, Lu Ran had seen Little Yuanxi, excessively naughty, be punished by his mother to kneel.

He wasn't even allowed to eat or drink.

He still remembered sneaking a hamburger to Little Yuanxi in the middle of the night.

It seemed that from that moment on, Little Yuanxi had fallen in love with that kind of food.

Thinking back, it was indeed amusing.

Little Yuanxi kneeling in the living room, wolfing down that hamburger with "woof-woof" sounds.

And back then, the mother was resting in the bedroom. How could she have not heard?

"Mom, you should rest. Guarding the city through the night must be draining," he said.

Qiao Wanjun did not insist further but changed the subject: "Will you still cultivate together with Yuanxi this month?"

Lu Ran immediately replied, "I'll see how it goes, I'll discuss it with her."

"Mm," Qiao Wanjun hummed softly and hung up the phone.

Lu Ran put down his phone, stood up, and walked over to the wardrobe to take out a yellow raincoat.

Then, he went to the window and opened it with one hand, "Eavesdropping?"

Outside the window, Deng Yuxiang stood, leaning against the wall with a saber in hand.

She turned her head towards Lu Ran, "It's quite heartwarming."

Lu Ran looked at the soggy Big Nightmare, "Are you here for a mission?"

Deng Yuxiang shook her head, "Just happened to be patrolling here, checking if you were still alive."

Lu Ran observed her expression carefully and couldn't help but feel joy as he probed, "Captain Sun?"

"He's been resuscitated," Deng Yuxiang's face revealed a rare smile.

This night of the fifteenth was stormy.

Rain Alley City had endured so much.

And at this moment, Big Nightmare's smile was entirely out of place in this devastated world.

Lu Ran felt as if he was seeing a camellia blossom slowly unfold amidst the ruins.

Bright and beautiful.

"I'm going," Deng Yuxiang exerted force on her back, standing up straight by the rebound.

She had come here for two reasons: to see if Lu Ran was unharmed, and to relay good news.

Now that it was done, she had to continue her mission.

"Your raincoat," Lu Ran said immediately.

Deng Yuxiang paused, "Planning to return it?"

"Isn't that only right?" Lu Ran handed the raincoat over, "Besides, I have another one.

It's useless to keep so many, and I can't combine two into a higher quality one..."

Deng Yuxiang: "Yutang said you're quite the little miser."

Lu Ran: "Ah?"

Deng Yuxiang, gesturing at the raincoat, "This garment isn't much cheaper than his red scarf."

Lu Ran was a bit bewildered; if he remembered correctly, that red scarf was worth several thousand, right?

Goodness~

A thing you could get with free shipping for just 9.99, and you spent a few thousand on it?

"Really don't mind spending money." Lu Ran felt the material; indeed, it was quite nice, but the price was exorbitant.

Deng Yuxiang took the raincoat, "Who knows, I might be gone one day.

If you like something, why care so much about the price?"

Lu Ran: "..."

That argument was hard to refute.

Especially for a Moon Gazer like Deng Yuxiang, who always fought on the front lines, truly living each day as if her head was hanging by her waist.

"Since it's only right, shouldn't you return the other one to me too?" Deng Yuxiang put on the raincoat, casually mentioning it.

Lu Ran quickly changed the subject: "Big sister, can I ask you for a favor?"

"Mm?" Deng Yuxiang was a bit taken aback.

That was quite a jarring shift in the conversation, wasn't it?

What puzzled Deng Yuxiang more was she had never heard the word "request" come from Lu Ran's mouth.

Given their life-and-death camaraderie, was there any need for such a big fuss?

Lu Ran spoke up, "Can you talk to the Divine People Bureau for me, let me join the patrol team next month?"

Deng Yuxiang understood and, after a moment's thought, said, "The Evil Demons invading the city are getting stronger.

The intensity of our guard patrols is also increasing."

Lu Ran nodded, "That's why you need me even more."

"Hehe," Deng Yuxiang chuckled wryly.

She wanted to argue, but just last night, she had personally sought his help.

Lu Ran seized the opportunity, "I'm like a radar, can control, don't need to fight in close combat, it's not as dangerous as you imagine.

With me in the team, everyone could work more effectively."

Deng Yuxiang nodded slightly.

The only problem was, Lu Ran was still a student.

At the end of the day, he belonged to a group that needed protection.

"Will you talk to the Divine People Bureau for me?" Lu Ran looked at her with hopeful eyes.

Deng Yuxiang looked straight into Lu Ran's eyes, "Have you thought this through?"

"Of course, I have," Lu Ran persisted, "Not just next month, I want to patrol with you every month."

Deng Yuxiang suddenly stretched out her hand.

Her wet palm pressed gently on Lu Ran's head, rubbing it lightly:

"You're that afraid I'll die?"

Lu Ran: "..."

Getting sentimental for no reason?

I'm doing this to better nourish the God and Demon Sculptures.

Mm... It's no wonder Big Nightmare misunderstood; she doesn't know I have a God Demon Sculpture Garden.

Moreover, Deng Yuxiang's words weren't wrong.

Of course, Lu Ran wouldn't want to see a comrade-in-arms in trouble.

"Hmm?" Deng Yuxiang raised her eyebrows slightly, a questioning look in her eyes.

"You're my brother's biological sister, rounding up, that makes you my sister!"

Lu Ran stubbornly insisted, adding, "Taking care of family, that's what I should do."

"Heh." Deng Yuxiang laughed softly, her gaze softening for a moment, "I'll try."

Saying that, she turned to leave.

"Don't just try!" Lu Ran looked at her retreating figure, "You need to go all out, fight for it!"

Deng Yuxiang didn't turn back, just lifted her hand idly in a wave.

The yellow raincoat figure took off, wielding the long Night-slaying Great Saber, flew across the rooftops of residential buildings and disappeared without a trace.

"Click." Lu Ran closed the window, stepped back diagonally, and sat down in front of the shrine.

I've done my best,

Just wait for good news.

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