Lunar fifteenth, drizzling continuously.
On the deserted broad street, a man and woman walked shoulder to shoulder.
The girl wore a black raincoat, with a black ice long sword at her waist and a piece of chocolate in her hand, nibbling at it bit by bit.
Every now and then, her beautiful eyes glanced at her companion.
Seeing someone wolf down food, a smile couldn't help but appear on her face, "Eat slowly, no one is fighting you for it."
"Delicious," Lu Ran said vaguely, his hand should have also held a piece of chocolate, but only a little was left now.
This chocolate is really good, it even has hazelnuts and raisins.
Delicious~
Lu Ran put the last piece into his mouth.
"I told you to eat slowly." Jiang Ruyi looked disapprovingly, reaching toward Lu Ran's mouth.
The girl stretched out a slender jade finger, gently wiping the corner of Lu Ran's mouth.
Lu Ran's heart stirred, looking at the girl.
Jiang Ruyi averted her gaze, withdrew her hand, and rinsed it in the rain.
Lu Ran: "..."
Making it seem as if I'm very dirty.
"Here." Jiang Ruyi handed her own half of the chocolate to Lu Ran, "I had breakfast at home."
"I ate too, you eat more," Lu Ran shook his head, refusing, "It's the time for you to grow."
"I can't grow any taller," Jiang Ruyi whispered, "If I grow taller, I can't wear heels in the future."
Lu Ran: ???
"Hehe~" Jiang Ruyi chuckled softly, grabbing the half piece of chocolate and stuffing it into Lu Ran's mouth.
Suddenly, Lu Ran felt that neither hazelnuts nor raisins were tasty anymore.
Jiang Ruyi's smile grew brighter, gently taking hold of Lu Ran's arm.
Such a merciful act, one couldn't help but wonder if she was comforting someone.
In the cold drizzle, the pair made their way to Hexi Park.
After several months, Lu Ran returned to the artificial lake shore, unable to see the black-awning boats floating on the river, nor the tall figure standing on the boat.
Now, Big Nightmare was already a Jiang Realm Great Power; seeing her again really was difficult.
Thinking back, Lu Ran had only sent a New Year greeting message to Big Nightmare during the Spring Festival period, after which, they lost contact.
"Here you come, Little Lu!"
From a lakeside dock hut, two figures walked out, the middle-aged man heading them waved to Lu Ran.
"Here we are." Lu Ran quickly approached with Jiang Ruyi, introducing, "This is Captain Sun Zhengfang, a Biwu believer."
Jiang Ruyi elegantly greeted, "Hello, Captain Sun."
Captain Sun smiled and nodded, eyeing the young couple, and exclaimed with admiration, "You two really match well."
Lu Ran chuckled, "Uncle Sun has good taste!"
"Haha, you lad!" Captain Sun laughed heartily.
Jiang Ruyi, who had been calm and collected, slightly bowed her head and her cheeks blushed lightly at their conversation.
"This is Wei Long," Lu Ran continued the introduction, "Just call him Wei brother."
Following Lu Ran, Jiang Ruyi softly greeted, "Hello, Wei brother."
"Don't be formal," Captain Sun invited them into the hut. "From today on, we are comrades in life and death.
Come inside and put on the equipment."
Lu Ran immediately followed him inside.
On the table, there were several straps fixed with mini cameras.
It seems the "Heavenly Pride" program team was happy to accept suggestions; previously, the cameras were hung on the collars.
Captain Sun took out a red strap and handed it to Lu Ran: "After we turn on the cameras, 'Heavenly Pride' will start your live streaming.
Little Lu, you must pay attention to your personal image, words, and actions..."
"Mhm, mhm," Lu Ran nodded repeatedly.
Lu Ran had studied the rules of "Heavenly Pride" many times.
Before ten o'clock in the morning, all 50 students had to turn on their cameras. You could start early, but definitely not late!
Otherwise, they would be disqualified.
Once Lu Ran's main camera was turned on, his teammates' footage would also be displayed in a small window format in the live stream, allowing people to switch views and watch from multiple angles.
The preparatory work before the battle was naturally part of "Heavenly Pride."
All combat participants had to broadcast it, not just the footage of fighting at night.
This was also what the public demanded.
People seemed crazed, wanting to know as much as possible about each participant.
After all, in this vast Da Xia, only a hundred were selected for "Heavenly Pride."
Among these people, each had a legendary story to tell.
So, whether it's the footage of training, preparation, eating, or chatting, people are keen to watch and explore.
"I'll turn it on later." Lu Ran adjusted his strap, fixing the camera beside his head.
"Don't dawdle, you'll have to start it sooner or later." Captain Sun reminded with a smile, "Just be careful when you go to the restroom."
"'Lu Ran is online now!"
This news spread rapidly online.
On the official "Heavenly Pride" website, participant Lu Ran's channel lit up with a small camera icon.
Instantly, a large number of netizens clicked in, and many TV channels relayed the live broadcast signal.
"Here it is!"
"Rumors say someone grabbed the top comment."
"May I ask, is this the Yan Zhi Believer's live stream?"
"So beautiful! The drizzle, the lake, the black-awning boats..."
"Please, no crying, no running! Don't disgrace Wu Lie River, I beg you, please!"
"You still, have the mood to view the lake? I really can't believe it!"
"Focus more on filming your teammates, show less of yourself, keep hidden..."
"Why so much hostility? How could 'Heavenly Pride' promote someone incompetent?"
"Friend, if you had teamed up with an Immortal Sheep Believer, you'd curse even more viciously than I do, believe it or not?"
"Catch a little lamb and let's bleat together!"
"Bleat, bleat, bleat~"
Of course, Lu Ran couldn't see those bullet comments; he was just responsible for filming.
Just then, his phone in his pocket suddenly buzzed.
Seeing it was Si Xianxian calling, Lu Ran promptly answered, "Hello?"
Si Xianxian spoke excitedly, "I saw your footage... Haha! I heard my own voice!"
Lu Ran helplessly said, "I thought you had something important, I'm hanging up if there's nothing."
Si Xianxian hurriedly said, "Good luck, Lu Ran! Give those people a good face slapping!"
Lu Ran was startled and quickly hung up the phone.
"She's something else," Jiang Ruyi frowned slightly, her expression somewhat displeased.
"Forget it," Lu Ran whispered, pointing to the camera on his head.
As Jiang Ruyi appeared in the frame, the live stream's bullet comments suddenly made a one hundred and eighty-degree turn.
"OMG, Miss is so pretty!"
"Bright eyes, white teeth, delicate nose, soft lips, truly a ravishing beauty... you, bring back the camera!!"
"More, shoot more! Love to watch, adore watching~"
"Mother, is there an unexpected gain?"
"Little lamb, don't mess around! I want to see the beautiful girl ahhh!"
The audience got what they wanted.
As Lu Ran and others began patrolling, cameras from Captain Sun and Wei Long naturally captured Jiang Ruyi.
Thus, a lot of attention shifted.
The upside was that people's comments became much more harmonious and amicable, and the discussion atmosphere improved.
Of course, the two of them knew nothing of these disturbances.
Lu Ran and Jiang Ruyi, along with their two teammates, methodically patrolled, visiting street shops, residential complexes, further familiarizing themselves with the district environment.
Time passed, rain unceasingly poured.
Dusk slowly descended, and once again, Lu Ran and the others arrived outside Hexi Park, stepping onto that old overpass.
"Did something happen here?" Jiang Ruyi suddenly spoke up, her voice soft.
"Hm?" Lu Ran was a bit surprised, turning to look at the girl beside him.
He didn't know that every time he made this gesture, the live stream was full of compliments...
"Every time we walk here, you get very quiet." Jiang Ruyi looked at Lu Ran, "As if you're thinking about someone."
Lu Ran was startled.
Was this a girl's intuition?
Even specifically guessing that he was thinking about someone.
"Hm?" Jiang Ruyi raised her eyebrows slightly.
"Do you remember Sister Yuxiang?"
"Of course, Yutang's sister." Jiang Ruyi nodded lightly.
Lu Ran smiled, "Her Big Horse-cutting Saber is two meters eight long.
Every time we walked over this small and narrow walkway, it clinked non-stop."
"What's up, Little Lu?" From behind, Captain Sun's voice came, "Missing your Sister Deng?"
"No, no." Lu Ran hurriedly waved his hands, "It's just that this path, our team has walked too many times..."
Captain Sun: "Maybe she's watching you now."
Lu Ran turned around: "Oh?"
Captain Sun raised his hand, pointing towards the distant sky, "The highest building, the topmost floor."
Lu Ran turned to look, gazing at the towering building under the night sky: "Is she there?"
The lights on the top floor of the skyscraper shone brilliantly, and under the night rain, it looked like a lighthouse.
That building was in East Wu Lie River, located in the central business district of Rain Alley City, also the tallest building in the city.
So...
After Jiang Realm, could you really look down at the whole of Rain Alley City?
Lu Ran used his Extreme Vision, looking up.
The view from there must be good, overlooking the entire Rain Alley City.
Captain Sun sighed: "You better pray not to meet her.
If she makes a move, it'll be a big deal."
Suddenly, Lu Ran stopped walking.
The trio, understanding him well, also stopped without speaking, their bodies tensed.
"Swoosh!"
Lu Ran abruptly swung the Dawn Blade!
At the same time, five meters away, a tall, thin figure rapidly took shape.
"Ssch!"
Blade into flesh.
The timing was so perfect, the attack so fierce, it left one dumbfounded!
The Evil Demon·Ghostly Eyes didn't even have a chance to scream.
In the moment it appeared, the Dawn Blade penetrated its skull!
"Good lad," Captain Sun murmured.
This was the first time Lu Ran teamed up with Captain Sun since he acquired the Divine Weapon, and indeed, Captain Sun needed to re-evaluate Lu Ran.
Similarly, Wei Long, covering the rear, thought the same.
He stared at the scene, his heart throbbing.
Even in the hearts of the two Moon Gazers, Lu Ran's strength was already strong, exceedingly so.
But now... Lu Ran had advanced further, his growth rate astonishing!
His teammates, once again, had to adapt to Lu Ran's pace.
"Swoosh~"
The Dawn Blade flew back, landing steadily in Lu Ran's palm.
Lu Ran raised the Dawn Blade, rinsing the blade's filth with the cold rainwater.
He also looked towards the distant skyscraper along the blade's tip.
Big Nightmare...
Once, it was me accompanying you.
Now it's your turn to watch over me.
"Ssch!!"
"Boom, boom!" Throughout the city, screams and explosions sounded simultaneously.
Lu Ran twirled the blade in his hand, murmuring to himself:
"The grand play begins."
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