At noon, the Rain Alley Home Community.

Lu Ran carried a heavy backpack, arriving at his small bedroom.

"Thud~"

The backpack hit the ground, making a clinking sound of Demon Crystals colliding.

Lu Ran stood in front of the shrine, hands clasped together, "Lord Immortal Goat, your disciple has returned.

This trip to Evil Dog Village, the Evil Sculpture at the Sculpture Garden has been cultivated to the River Realm·Fifth Rank."

Inside the shrine, the White Sheep Jade Carving remained silent without any reaction.

Lu Ran continued, "Disciple feels that he is about to advance..."

As he reported on his situation, Lord Immortal Goat still did not manifest.

After waiting a moment, Lu Ran bowed and turned directly towards the bathroom.

When Lu Ran returned to the bedroom refreshing and clean after his shower, he noticed a rather amusing scene.

A little tabby was pawing at the backpack, peeking inside.

This little thing, is it really that smart? Even knows how to unzip things by itself?

"Meow~"

Noticing someone had arrived, the little tabby lifted its fluffy little head, looking curiously at Lu Ran.

"Come here." Lu Ran squatted down and beckoned to the little tabby.

The tabby turned its head and bolted toward the door.

"Baa~"

"Meow?" The tabby paused in its actions and turned its head back towards Lu Ran.

"You really are forgetful," Lu Ran said, watching the little tabby that he had forcefully changed its will, quickly returning.

Little thing,

what use is there in resisting?

"Just give in to me, heh heh~"

Lu Ran stretched out a pair of demon claws and scooped the little tabby into a full embrace.

He didn't even need to pet the cat, simply enjoying was enough.

Under the control of Divine Technique·Voice of Compassion, the little tabby had its mind fully focused on Lu Ran, continuously rubbing affectionately against its master.

Lu Ran quickly walked to the shrine and sat down with a plop.

He unzipped the backpack and grabbed the bottom, lifting and shaking it vigorously.

"Rustle~"

Piles of Demon Crystals poured out, scattering all over the ground.

Lu Ran looked around, feeling the surging energy.

Whether or not he succeeded in advancing, he needed to absorb these Demon Crystals cleanly before he turned fifteen.

Otherwise, Lu Ran's house would catch the attention of the Evil Demon Clan.

Although Lord Immortal Goat was present, the petty might not dare to act recklessly, but there was no need for Lu Ran to trouble his divine protector.

"Be good," Lu Ran said as he sat cross-legged, holding the little tabby in his arms, gently stroking it, "Let's advance together."

"Meow~"

Suddenly, Lu Ran thought of something and looked up at the shrine, "Oh right, Lord Immortal Goat, during this training, your disciple encountered a River Realm Evil Dog.

That thing is really fierce! Thank you for guiding me to activate the Evil Sculpture.

The combination with this Evil Technique is simply amazing!"

While Lu Ran spoke, his heart was full of emotion.

Even a stupid Evil Dog, once equipped with the Instant Teleportation Technique, could become this powerful...

Once I advance to River Realm·Third Rank and equip the Evil Technique·Evil Shadow Flash, wouldn't I be unstoppable?

"After you've mastered this technique, you'll be qualified to venture into some places."

The transmitted message suddenly arrived, Lord Immortal Goat's voice was as deep and hoarse as ever.

"Oh?" Lu Ran perked up, "What places?"

Lu Ran waited expectantly but didn't receive a response.

"Are you talking about the depths of the Demon Cave?"

"Right, I've seen the North Wind Divine Ruins, there were North Wind Disciples who entered and then disappeared, I don't know where they were transported."

"Lord Immortal Goat, please speak?"

"Where can I actually go?"

Lu Ran was numbed!

Such a Divine Goat, good at killing but not at hiding!

Dropping a line and running away, leaving a curiously desperate Lu Ran scratching his head in front of the shrine.

"Lord Immortal Goat..." Lu Ran was completely helpless.

If I had your intriguing ability, wouldn't little Ruyi be utterly captivated by me?

Lu Ran sighed, trying to gather his emotions, gradually entering the state of cultivation.

It seemed that Lord Immortal Goat said this to fuel the fire, to encourage his disciple to cultivate more diligently and advance.

Until two days later, around noon, a phone call disturbed Lu Ran.

Thinking it was the Divine People Bureau calling, he quickly moved to his bed to pick up the phone.

But upon seeing the caller ID, Lu Ran was surprised and answered, "Chang Ying?"

"Ranbao!!"

Chang Ying's voice burst with excitement.

Lu Ran immediately pulled the phone away from his ear.

Chang Ying screamed excitedly, "I've advanced! Haha! I've advanced!"

Lu Ran was infected by her sheer joy and chuckled, "Congratulations?"

Chang Ying spoke rapidly, "I took your advice, since coming home, I've been kneeling and praying before Lord Spirit Tag..."

Lu Ran nodded silently.

Lord Spirit Tag, what a tactic!

After planting this seed in Chang Ying's heart, she would naturally be even more devoted in her prayers to the deity.

Of course, all this was Lu Ran's speculation.

It could also be a coincidence, that Chang Ying just happened to have a revelation at this time.

"How about you?" Chang Ying reported her good news and didn't forget to care about Lu Ran.

"I..." Lu Ran paused, struggling to say a few words, "Nearly there."

"Eh?" Chang Ying put down the phone looking at the screen, "I was calling Ranbao, how come Deng Yutang picked up?"

Lu Ran hung up the phone irritated.

"Beep...beep...beep..."

Lu Ran put down his phone, looking at the large number of Demon Crystals scattered across the bedroom floor.

At this moment, he still hadn't absorbed the Demon Crystals.

In the past two days, Lu Ran had been preparing.

Not practicing day and night, but eating and sleeping regularly, maintaining his best spiritual state.

At this time, Lu Ran believed he had brought his body and spirit to their peak condition.

He was ready to absorb the Demon Crystals and break through in one go.

"Knock knock knock~"

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, which slightly startled Lu Ran.

He quickly walked out of the small bedroom to answer it.

"Click."

As the security door swung open, a tall and graceful figure entered his sight.

"Wow!" Lu Ran exclaimed softly, as if thrown back to last autumn.

The visitor was Jiang Ruyi.

She was wearing the light-colored long windbreaker from the day they parted, with her black hair scattered over her shoulders.

Still as pure and enchanting as before.

The only difference was that she no longer wore a dark red knitted scarf around her neck.

And compared to last year, Jiang Ruyi appeared taller, her style and temperament even more striking.

"Hehe~" Jiang Ruyi watched the dumbfounded Lu Ran with a smile, "Are you planning to let me stand here forever?"

Indeed, Lu Ran hadn't invited the visitor in, but asked, "What's the meaning, you're leaving again?"

Hearing this, Jiang Ruyi was taken aback.

Lu Ran was steadfast, "We had agreed, if you were coming to say goodbye...

Then don't bother entering this house."

"Really?" Jiang Ruyi raised her eyebrows slightly, playful, "Then I might just leave?"

Lu Ran was shocked, "You really want to leave?"

Jiang Ruyi's eyes teased a bit, "Are you really not letting me in?"

"Come in, come in," Lu Ran said with a grimace, stepping back several paces.

Jiang Ruyi stepped inside, and only then did Lu Ran notice she was carrying a shopping bag filled to the brim.

Lu Ran took it immediately, seeing it was stocked with meat, vegetables, and other ingredients.

"What's this?" Lu Ran was curious.

However, Jiang Ruyi stood still, looking at the slippers on the shoe rack, unmoving.

Lu Ran: "..."

Women indeed have a thousand faces.

When she was with her teammates, she was a calm and collected leader, not at all "lively" and even slightly mischievous like this.

Lu Ran bent down to grab the slippers and threw them beside her feet, "You're not here to cook for me, are you?"

Indeed, Jiang Ruyi was waiting for Lu Ran to fetch her shoes.

She slipped off her boots, put on the slippers, and whispered, "I'm not leaving."

"Heh," Lu Ran snorted, "Looking at your outfit, I'm a bit intimidated.

Feels like a dream returning to autumn."

Listening to Lu Ran's rambling, Jiang Ruyi could sense his slight nervousness.

Involuntarily, a happy smile appeared on the girl's face.

Regarding the phrase "smiling like a blooming flower," Lu Ran saw the perfect interpretation.

Well... mainly because Jiang Ruyi carried a light jasmine fragrance, inevitably making Lu Ran think of that phrase.

"Meow?" A cat meow came from behind Lu Ran.

Jiang Ruyi slightly tilted her head, "Long time no see, little tabby."

Her long hair cascaded down, making Lu Ran's heart skip a beat.

The tabby wasn't moved, because the automatic feeder suddenly activated!

It meowed loudly, purely a conditioned response, darting towards a corner of the living room.

Jiang Ruyi took steps past Lu Ran, "You said this morning, you're almost ready and planning to break through tonight?"

"Earlier than I expected, I'm ready now." Lu Ran followed, carrying a bag of ingredients.

"Good thing I came early." Jiang Ruyi whispered as she reached the bedroom door and saw the Demon Crystals scattered all over the floor.

She frowned slightly, "With Lord Immortal here, you could've cleaned up a bit."

Lu Ran leaned against the doorframe, "What do you know, this creates atmosphere."

Jiang Ruyi couldn't help but shake her head and laugh.

After all, this was a matter between Lu Ran and his deity, and since Lord Immortal Goat didn't mind, it wasn't her place to say more.

The girl didn't plan on ruining the so-called "atmosphere."

She tiptoed, finding spaces between the scattered Demon Crystals, and made her way to the shrine.

Seeing this, Lu Ran couldn't help but be amused.

This silly girl, is she taking this seriously?

"Jiang Ruyi, greets Lord Immortal Goat." Jiang Ruyi clasped her hands together, respectfully bowed her head, "Sorry for disturbing you."

The shrine remained silent.

After a bow, Jiang Ruyi walked back.

Seeing Lu Ran still holding the ingredients, she couldn't help but grin.

At this moment, their views were quite similar: both thought the other was foolish.

"Go cultivate, I'll be very quiet," Jiang Ruyi took the ingredients from his hand.

"Are you going to make me a big meal?" Lu Ran asked again, his heart stirred.

Over the past two days since returning home, he had indeed been eating canned food and drinking cold water...

Little Ruyi is truly considerate!

Jiang Ruyi, "I learned a dish during my cultivation at Jade Gate, "

She paused slightly before continuing, "Beef and goji berry soup, I'll let you taste it."

"Great, great!" Lu Ran was delighted, even feeling hungry already.

Jiang Ruyi gestured towards the bedroom, "Go on, keep a normal mind."

"Sure!" Lu Ran walked into the small bedroom, kicking the Demon Crystals along the way.

Jiang Ruyi: "..."

So earlier, you just watched me tiptoe back and forth?

Lu Ran sat down in front of the shrine, looking at the door's silhouette, "Don't just stand there, go cook!"

Jiang Ruyi smiled and glared at Lu Ran.

She held the doorknob, gently closing the bedroom door.

"Click~"

Lu Ran sat cross-legged, immediately closed his eyes, and quickly entered the state.

Just a door away.

Jiang Ruyi quietly stood, eyes lowered, murmuring in her heart.

May the deities bless you,

bless Lu Ran with a smooth and satisfying breakthrough...

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