Night had fallen, and a light rain drizzled down.

The train pulled into the station, entering the old city's rain-drenched alleyways.

Lu Ran silently gazed out of the window, observing the sparsely lit hometown.

Ruyi, the young girl, nestled beside him, her face resting on his shoulder.

In her sleep, she was serene and beautiful, her delicate hand intertwined with Lu Ran's as if she feared he would leave.

A fine gold bracelet adorned her wrist, its small red beans shimmering with a lustrous glow.

She was sleeping deeply, perhaps not having slept well the past few days.

Now with Lu Ran by her side, even on the train, she slept sweetly.

"Ruyi, Ruyi?" Lu Ran whispered softly.

"Mm?" Jiang Ruyi opened her sleepy eyes slightly and lifted her head, greeted by a pair of gentle eyes.

After the battle, Lu Ran's eyes had reverted to their original look.

They had absorbed the stars of the night sky from the Galaxy Bay, blending with the fallen petals and rosy clouds of Luoxian Mountain.

Mysterious and profound, tranquil and peaceful.

The pilgrimage had wrought subtle changes in Lu Ran, and the title "Lu Immortal" wasn't just for show.

Whether it was body tempering and marrow cleansing or purifying the heart and cultivating the mind.

In that colorful cloud expanse to the south, everything about the Immortal Sheep held an indescribable magic, deeply affecting Lu Ran.

Jiang Ruyi, having just awoken to such beautiful eyes, couldn't help but gaze deeply into them.

"Ruyi?" Lu Ran blinked.

"Mm." Jiang Ruyi's cheeks flushed as she averted her gaze.

Her voice was soft and mellow upon waking, exuding a unique charm.

A "flame" sprang up in Lu Ran's heart.

All tranquility vanished from his eyes!

At eighteen, it was an age full of vigor.

Having not seen his girlfriend for over two months, now returning home together, how could things end smoothly?

Well... who knows.

"Are you going back to your aunt and uncle's place, or coming with me?" Lu Ran asked.

"I'll go back to my parents' house first to update them on the situation," Jiang Ruyi whispered, "I'll come see you tomorrow morning."

Lu Ran: "..."

It seemed the matter would indeed end well today.

"Oh, then I'll escort you back." Lu Ran's tone could hardly conceal his disappointment.

Jiang Ruyi was a very understanding girl.

Always had been, so this choice wasn't out of the ordinary.

Jiang Ruyi, with her delicate thoughts, clearly noticed something and gently squeezed Lu Ran's hand as if to comfort him.

The train gradually came to a halt, and the two quickly disembarked.

At the small rain alley station, few passengers alighted, and the world returned to the familiar peace Jiang Ruyi knew.

Cold and silent.

In the chilly autumn rain, they sprinted together, catching a taxi.

When Lu Ran got home, it was almost eight o'clock.

The house and the streets outside were as deserted as ever, the tabby cat having been fostered at the Jiang family's since Lu Ran left.

Lu Ran, too lazy to even turn on the lights, hurried to the bathroom, stripped off his wet clothes, and turned on the shower.

But just as he began to bathe, a voice echoed in his head.

"Hmm?" Lu Ran paused, testing, "Dawn?"

"I am Silent Night."

Lu Ran felt a bit embarrassed, explaining, "Your voice sounds just like Dawn's..."

Silent Night Blade said nothing, ignoring Lu Ran.

"What's wrong, Silent Night?" Lu Ran pressed.

"Click~"

Unexpectedly, the bathroom door opened, and Silent Night Blade flew in.

The naked Lu Ran was startled!

He glanced at the sharp divine weapon and quickly covered his essentials:

"Come on, I just mistook one blade for another, is that worth getting so worked up over?"

Silent Night: "My place was taken."

"Ah?" Lu Ran was somewhat confused.

Since Jiang Ruyi moved in, both the Dawn and Silent Night blades had been moved to hang on the wall of a small bedroom.

The wall had wooden racks specially for the blades, the two divine weapons arranged one above the other, parallel to the floor.

Silent Night Blade hung silently in the bathroom, motionless.

"Just a moment." Lu Ran reached forward with one hand, energy swirling in his palm.

Then, a finely crafted copper mirror floated before him.

With a thought from Lu Ran, the scene in the mirror shifted, revealing the image of the Dawn Blade.

Lu Ran's thoughts shifted again, and the camera pulled back slightly to reveal a Tang horizontal blade lying on the rack below the Dawn Blade.

"Heavenly Star Saber." Realization dawned on Lu Ran, and he looked at Silent Night Blade, "You're also a divine weapon; can you really let a mere mortal blade bully you?"

Silent Night: "It must have been put there by the mistress."

Lu Ran: "..."

Good!

Hierarchy matters, truly my good divine weapon!

Since it was put there by the mistress, it isn't right for you to kick it out.

Lu Ran immediately stepped out, and though there was no one at home, he still donned a Big Red Robe when he stepped out of the bathroom.

What was clearly meant to be a wedding dress, he used as a bathrobe.

Hm... the main theme is a lack of prohibitions.

Lu Ran went to the small bedroom and walked over to the computer desk, where he took down the Heavenly Star Saber.

"It's so heavy?"

Lu Ran muttered quietly, weighing it in his hands.

Tianchen Steel, by appearances, looked no different from ordinary steel.

But this material, produced in the Demon Cave, was also Da Xia's top-grade weapon material!

Its rarity and exorbitant price were staggering.

"Whew~"

Lu Ran twirled the blade, holding it horizontally before him to inspect closely.

The blade followed the style of a Tang horizontal saber, with a long, narrow blade about two fingers wide and approximately 80cm long, with a handle about 30cm long.

On both sides of the blade was a narrow fuller, situated below the spine and parallel to it.

"Hmm." Lu Ran licked his lips, extended his finger, and slowly traced the blade's edge.

The blade was not only heavy but also of excellent quality.

Worthy of being the coveted Tianchen blade, indeed impressive.

"Buzz!"

Following the vibrating noise, Lu Ran looked up.

The Silent Night Blade beneath the rack had reclaimed its spot, silently.

And the Dawn Blade above gently vibrated.

"What's the matter?" Lu Ran was puzzled.

However, both divine weapons ignored Lu Ran.

Lu Ran pondered for a moment before realizing something, looking quite embarrassed.

What had he been doing?

Just standing in front of two divine weapons, closely observing and gently touching another blade...

It was quite improper!

Lu Ran hastily tossed the Heavenly Star Saber onto the small bed, grabbed a t-shirt and shorts, and went to take a shower.

Several minutes later, Lu Ran returned to the small bedroom, feeling refreshed.

Looking at the "other woman" on the bed, he hesitated.

He glanced at Dawn and Silent Night, carefully picked up the Heavenly Star Saber, and placed it beside the computer desk.

Lu Ran couldn't take it away.

Desensitization needed to start now.

After all, Lu Ran harbored great ambitions to cultivate the Heavenly Star Saber into a divine weapon.

He even fantasized about activating the Prison Sky Demon Evil Sculpture, unfolding eight Prison Sky Hands, each holding a divine weapon...

Therefore, the Heavenly Star Saber ultimately needed to interact with Dawn and Silent Night.

Lu Ran surreptitiously observed the two divine weapons, and after noticing no reaction, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Being their master was indeed very humble~

Lu Ran quickly went before the small shrine, pressed his palms together, and respectfully bowed:

"Lord Immortal Goat, your disciple has returned. Thank you for saving me this afternoon!"

A deep voice resonated in his mind:

"A mere River Realm strike isn't even an itch."

Lu Ran: ? ? ?

He had been prepared to be scolded.

Before, Lord Immortal Goat had emphasized not to use the Divine Technique·Body of Sin lightly.

Summoning Lord Immortal Goat entailed using Origin Energy.

Lu Ran, with a clear purpose for Jiang Ruyi, was willing to accept punishment.

But now, having acted as he did, not only was Lord Immortal Goat not blaming him, but there also seemed to be a reassurance?

This?

Was Lord Immortal Goat worried that his disciple would bear too heavy a psychological burden, thus speaking this way?

I'm going to cry...

Lu Ran steadied his emotions: "To you, it was nothing.

For your disciple, it would have been a disastrous end. Thank you, Lord Immortal Goat, for your rescue!"

Immortal Sheep Jade Carving: "You made your decision, and I made mine.

If we both deemed it worthwhile, then it was worth it."

Lu Ran's emotions surged as he spoke solemnly: "Disciple will strive to master the Evil Technique·Paper Mache and its combination with the Body of Sin.

In the future..."

Immortal Sheep Jade Carving interrupted, "Since you toiled fruitlessly in the Demon Cave, there's no hurry at this moment.

Wait until both skills advance to River Rank; integration may be more straightforward."

Previously, while practicing in Galaxy Bay, Lu Ran had indeed labored, unfortunately without finding a fusion point for the two techniques.

Perhaps, once the techniques advanced to River Rank and he became more proficient, all would fall into place.

Immortal Sheep Jade Carving: "The priority now is to perceive growth, to advance to River Realm."

"Yes!" Lu Ran nodded vigorously.

He had returned to the rain alley with the goal of advancing to River Realm.

He wondered how long he would need to meditate by the Wu Lie River before he could find the method of advancement.

Hopefully not a year and a half.

Hm... probably not?

As Lord Immortal Goat no longer transmitted any sound, Lu Ran bowed again and then left the room.

He had planned to clean up the house, having been away for over two months, but when he turned on the light and looked around, he found the house spotless.

Could it be that Jiang Ruyi had cleaned here before school started yesterday?

Lu Ran quietly observed for a moment before shaking his head with a smile.

He returned to the small bedroom and sat cross-legged before the shrine.

Now in the River Realm·Fifth Rank, his physical body was indeed ready; there was really no need to cultivate Divine Power.

But it was a good habit.

Besides, his prayers could transform into the Power of Faith for Lord Immortal Goat to absorb.

Speaking of which, Lu Ran's way of providing for the deity wasn't just through prayers.

When he slaughtered Evil Demons and cultivated Evil Sculptures with taken souls, Lord Immortal Goat always snuck a bite.

Each Dead Soul naturally contained Origin Energy, and Lord Immortal Goat had never short-changed itself...

After meditating for a long time, Lu Ran suddenly tilted his head.

Faintly, he heard the sound of a key inserted into the lock.

"Hmm?" Lu Ran immediately stood and walked out of the small bedroom.

From a distance, the front door opened, and a tall figure clad in a raincoat entered his sight.

"Ruyi?" Lu Ran quickly approached, "Weren't you supposed to come tomorrow?"

After returning home, Jiang Ruyi had evidently adjusted her mood.

She lifted the insulated lunch box in her hand with a bright smile: "Haven't had dinner yet?

Mom taught me how to make braised pork ribs, want some?"

Lu Ran, looking at her enchanting smile, felt as though the living room lights grew much brighter.

Whether she rushed over or the storm outside was severe, some raindrops fell on her face, leaving wet marks.

"Don't want to eat? Then I'll leave," Jiang Ruyi said, pretending to be upset when Lu Ran didn't respond for a long while.

Lu Ran immediately stepped forward, grabbed slippers from the rack, and knelt to help her out of her boots:

"I do."

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