On the small bed in the bedroom, something seemed to be wriggling inside a rolled-up white bath towel.

After a while, a fuzzy little head finally poked out.

"Meow?" The little tabby cat blinked its eyes, seemingly puzzled.

Lu Ran stood silently in front of the Divine Shrine, motionless.

That wasn't particularly unusual, but what was key was the piece of red fabric over his head?

Vermilion Paper Evil Technique·Red Veil!

The little tabby cat naturally didn't understand anything about Chinese-style horror, but if it were a human seeing this bizarre scene, they would definitely have doubts swirling in their mind.

What kind of seventeen or eighteen-year-old lad would dress in a bride's veil and stand motionless in a room?

Was he possessed?

Suddenly, the Red Veil moved!

It fluttered without any wind, quietly lifting a corner to reveal Lu Ran's face underneath.

"Tsks tsk~" Lu Ran clicked his tongue in wonder as he controlled the Red Veil to slowly float up.

Kind of a feeling of doing whatever he wanted, huh?

With a thought, Lu Ran made the Red Veil roll up and fold into a strip of red fabric, which then blindfolded his eyes.

His right hand hung naturally at his side, his fingers gently waving.

What was eerie was that behind Lu Ran's head, the two ends of the red fabric automatically twisted together, forming a bow slowly.

It was as if an invisible figure was standing behind Lu Ran, helping him tie the red cloth.

"Perfect!"

Lu Ran nodded repeatedly, his mood getting better and better.

Could he use this Red Veil for blindfolding in the future?

Hmm... best not to be too presumptuous.

Indeed, the Evil Technique·Red Veil did have some defensive properties, but at its core, it was an offensive technique.

In other words, this piece of red fabric wasn't that sturdy, certainly not as reliable as the legitimate defensive techniques like the Night Charm Robe or the Red Wedding Dress.

If during his adventures, the Red Veil accidentally ripped, Lu Ran wouldn't know how to explain it to anyone.

Speaking of the Red Wedding Dress, Lu Ran felt a surge of excitement within him!

"Huh~"

As a surge of energy whirled, a Big Red Robe appeared on Lu Ran's body.

The base was red, embroidered with clouds and phoenixes.

Ancient charm and elegance, it can be described as exceptionally beautiful!

"Meow~" The little tabby cat blinked its eyes.

The ability of its master to "change outfits with one button" left the little guy absolutely stunned.

"You're right!" Lu Ran raised both hands, looking at the finely embroidered cloud patterns on the sleeves, "Brilliant!

Brilliant indeed~"

"Meow?" Tabby cat was even more confused.

You can actually talk?

Lu Ran flicked the hem of his garment, and a gentle breeze brushed by as he strode towards the living room.

The little tabby cat wanted to follow and see.

However, it only had its little head poking out of the towel wrap while its petite body was still rolled up inside, unable to climb out.

Lu Ran, on the other hand, approached the floor-to-ceiling window and looked at the person in the mirror.

It must be said, the Evil Demon techniques of the Night Charm Clan and the Yan Zhi Clan were quite amenable to Lu Ran.

Whether it was the Night Charm Robe or the Red Wedding Dress, they were nominally for women, but Lu Ran wore them without any sense of inappropriateness.

Evil Technique·Night Charm Robe was a type of Night Clothes suitable for both men and women, with a bamboo hat and black veil to conceal, easier to wear without any pressure.

As for the Big Red Robe in front of him, although not unisex, it was a hit with both men and women!

"Good fellow~" Lu Ran sighed inwardly, admiring the person in the mirror.

He had never felt himself to be so impressive, so radiant and attractive!

But, it felt like something was missing?

Right, a phoenix crown!

Well... it doesn't matter, it can conceal.

Lu Ran raised a hand and with a whirling of energy in his palm, as his hand swept over the top of his head, a Red Veil draped over his head.

Is this even possible?

Wearing this outfit, sitting at the doorstep in the dead of night...

I could literally scare a passerby to death!

"On the eighteenth of the first lunar month, an auspicious day for the Gao Liang calendars~"

Lu Ran hummed a tune, feeling great as he took off the Red Veil.

The next moment, a surge of energy appeared at his fingertips.

Vermilion Paper Evil Technique·Paper Hand!

This technique allowed the Yan Zhi's fingertips to be extremely sharp, capable of cutting and tearing apart the target.

The Yan Zhi Clan didn't often use this technique in battle.

But when the Yan Zhi people captured humans and tortured them, the turnout rate of this technique was extremely high!

Yan Zhi often used these sharp "Paper Hands" to cruelly rip apart human bodies and sever human limbs, turning them into human sticks.

Looking back, these Evil Techniques in the world are naturally named by the Human Clan.

Lu Ran felt that the name of this technique was not quite accurate; calling it "Paper Armor" or "Paper Point" might be a closer fit?

"Zzzt!"

Lu Ran pinched the corner of the Red Veil in one hand, holding it in front of his eyes, and his fingertips slid across the top of the Red Veil.

The Red Veil was instantly cut open, and the lower half fluttered towards the ground.

"Put on the red attire, an inch of longing with each cut, hastily tailor~"

Lu Ran sang softly, watching the Red Veil silently turn into mist.

Indeed, it's not a defensive technique, therefore it's not up to par.

Or perhaps the perspective should change, is Evil Technique·Paper Hand too sharp?

Lu Ran looked at his own fingers.

He didn't have the habit of keeping fingernails long.

Including the energy surging at his fingertips, it wasn't shaped like fingernails, just covering them.

But this technique was so magical, so sharp!

Lu Ran admired it for a good while before canceling Paper Hand.

"Hu~"

Once again, he lifted his sleeves, and the cuff suddenly expanded a little.

Vermilion Paper Evil Technique·Yan Zhi Sleeve!

As is well known, all the Divine Techniques and Evil Techniques in the world, no matter in what form they appear, are essentially composed of energy.

This Yan Zhi Sleeve is capable of storing Divine/Evil Techniques within the sleeve, converting them into energy.

It's another form of defensive technique.

So here's the question: A fair number of Evil Demons are also made of energy, can they be absorbed with a Yan Zhi Sleeve?

The answer is... no!

Unlike techniques, Evil Demons are creatures with life and souls that cannot be converted into energy.

"I'll wait for the day when you can embrace all rivers." Lu Ran rolled up his sleeves, filled with anticipation.

The potential of Evil Technique·Yan Zhi Sleeve was immense!

Lu Ran had heard that those Yan Zhi of the greatest power were able to not only revert all the techniques in the world back to their original form and turn them into energy when employing the Yan Zhi Sleeve, but they could also directly digest and absorb them!

Four words described it: incredibly powerful!

However, Lu Ran's Yan Zhi Sleeve was still just River Grade, and he could not achieve such profound and exquisite use.

"Meow! Meow meow meow! Meow!"

Suddenly, the room filled with the grouchy meowing of the little tabby cat, a random cacophony.

Lu Ran came back to his senses, only then realizing that he had wrapped up the kitty into a roll and left it on the bed.

He immediately canceled all Evil Techniques and quickly returned to the small bedroom.

Interestingly, the tabby cat that had been shouting and yelling just a moment ago, upon seeing Lu Ran, started to sound much more pleasant.

Suddenly it began to "yelp yelp yelp" and whimper.

Just... got twisted up?

Lu Ran sat down on the bed with a plop and unraveled the bath towel.

The little tabby cat "whooshed" out, not looking back.

Lu Ran just "mehed" and did it straightforwardly.

Poor little tabby cat~

To be played with by a certain evil little lamb, right in the palm of their hand.

"Meow~" Tabby immediately turned its head and scampered back.

"Don't say another word, sis cat, attend to me in bed!"

Lu Ran hugged the freshly washed, sweet-smelling little fellow, using it as a pillow.

He flopped down on the bed, letting the little tabby cat lick his cheek, and heaved a deep sigh of relief.

Lu Ran had tried and got a rough idea of each of the Yan Zhi Clan's Evil Techniques.

Paper Hand, Red Veil, Red Wedding Dress, Yan Zhi Sleeve.

Actually, there was one Evil Technique Lu Ran had not yet tested, which was suitable for the River Realm·First Rank - Paper Substitute.

This technique was ineffective for Lu Ran.

All substitute techniques, at their core, trade energy for injuries.

The problem was, Lu Ran was not a being transformed from energy; he was a flesh and blood human.

If Lu Ran got slashed by a blade, using Paper Substitute afterward would still leave a wound on his real body.

However, this technique wasn't entirely useless for Lu Ran.

He could preemptively take action!

He could choose to leave a substitute beforehand, to confuse the enemy and draw enemy fire.

"Hmm, right..."

Lu Ran pondered in his mind, petting the little tabby in his arms, and gradually drifted to sleep.

This sleep was deep and oblivious.

When Lu Ran opened his eyes again, night had fallen.

Actually, he was awakened by the aroma of food.

Lu Ran sat up in a haze, took a while to react, and suddenly felt a chill!

Was there someone in the house?

In the silent darkness of the small bedroom, the little tabby cat had vanished too!

You couldn't blame Lu Ran for reacting like this.

Just a few days ago, he was slaying demons and exorcising evil in Yan Zhi Village, with all sorts of elements of Chinese horror freshly imprinted in his mind.

And during the day, he had tested a series of Yan Zhi Evil Techniques.

Now at night, was the bride coming to knock on his door?

And made me a meal?

Lu Ran quickly got up and walked towards the doorway.

It was only after he opened the door that he reacted.

Wait! Wasn't this the smell of beef and goji berry soup?

Lu Ran: "..."

He looked at the lit living room and immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

If it were truly the Yan Zhi coming to the door, they supposedly wouldn't have turned on the lights.

Besides, there's a Divine Shrine Divine Sculpture at home, how could an Evil Demon possibly enter?

"Slap." Lu Ran smacked his forehead, chastising himself for being so muddle-headed.

Arriving at the kitchen, he indeed saw a tall figure.

She had long hair draped over her shoulders, wearing jeans and a light-colored shirt.

Simple attire, yet it did not hide her youthful beauty, and those jeans highlighted her slender figure.

One hand stirred the soup in the casserole gently, and in her other arm must be the little tabby cat.

Because a cat's tail protruded from her side, twitching back and forth.

The warm scene captivated Lu Ran.

"Hmm?" Jiang Ruyi sensed something and turned her head towards the door, "You woke up?"

"Ah." Lu Ran took a step forward, leaning against the door frame, "How did you get in?"

Jiang Ruyi smiled playfully, a mischievous light in her eyes: "Guess?"

Lu Ran thought about it and figured it must be the Divine Technique·Jade Talisman Formation.

When Jiang Ruyi activated this technique, the Jade Tokens surrounding her could naturally appear inside the house through the security door.

Then pushing down on the doorknob using the Jade Token was a piece of cake.

Hmm... it seemed Jade Talisman Sect had much in common with Prisoner Demon Sect.

Both expert at window-picking and lock-breaking~

Lu Ran: "I thought you'd come tomorrow... no, didn't you say I was wishful thinking?"

Jiang Ruyi glanced at Lu Ran with a light, teasing flare: "You haven't eaten all day, have you?"

Lu Ran smiled: "Clearly, as beautiful as you are kind-hearted."

"Go." Jiang Ruyi spat lightly at Lu Ran, "Go wash your hands."

Lu Ran, however, didn't move from his spot.

He had just showered before sleeping, perfectly clean.

"Meow~ Meow!" The kitten in the girl's embrace kept struggling, as if it wanted to dive head-first into the casserole.

Jiang Ruyi continued to cradle the mischievous little fellow with one hand, turning back to attentively watch over the steaming casserole.

Lu Ran watched this warm scene, looking at the wonderful figure.

Gradually, he stepped forward.

Jiang Ruyi was aware of the approaching footsteps; her tone filled with reproach: "I told you to go..."

Jiang Ruyi froze in her tracks, and her words came to an abrupt stop.

Because Lu Ran had wrapped his arms around her from behind.

He gently inhaled her hair's fragrance, the faint scent of jasmine temporarily masking the aroma of food, giving Lu Ran an incomparable sense of tranquility.

Jiang Ruyi's cheeks flushed, her eyelids drooping, she softly said, "Time... time to eat."

But Lu Ran turned her around to face him.

This time, he did not intend to sneak up on her.

He was going to be straightforward!

Jiang Ruyi's face was red like a tempting peach, her eyes darting away in panic.

"Meow?" In the beauty's arms, the little tabby cat raised its head curiously, watching its master.

Lu Ran stretched out his hands, cradling her flushed cheeks.

"Meow~" Suddenly, the tabby cat stretched out one paw, pressing it against Lu Ran's cheek, stopping his next move.

Lu Ran: "..."

You little thing,

You really are an interruption!

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