The day turned, and it was Chinese New Year's Eve.

In the airport of Ye Yu City, Cai Nan Province, Qiao's assistant walked briskly ahead.

Lu Ran, on the other hand, was dragging the assistant's large suitcase, following behind.

"Ru... Sister!" Qiao Yuansi stuttered a bit, then hurried his steps.

Inside the arrivals hall, two tall and graceful girls turned their heads.

One of them embodied a sexy and mature style, draped in a long coat, wearing high heels, with shoulder-length hair that was slightly curly and a bit messy.

Exceedingly gorgeous.

Strikingly attractive.

The other girl presented a girl-next-door mysterious style, dressed in a white knitted shirt, jeans, and white sneakers.

Her outfit was plain, but she had a hat and a mask that covered most of her face.

These two were a beautiful sight to behold, attracting the gaze of many and allowing the Lu siblings to spot them immediately.

"Yoohoo~" Qiao Yuansi ran over with a grin, his eyes curved in joy.

"Slow down," Jiang Ruyi said softly, letting the little 'swallow' return to its nest.

She hugged her charming and adorable sister, but her gaze drifted backward.

"Sister Ruyi, I've missed you so much~"

Qiao Yuansi murmured, his cheeks buried in Jiang Ruyi's neck, rubbing against it from left to right.

Si Xianxian quietly observed the girl, finding her to be like a well-behaved little cat.

Little Yuanxi's affection seemed misplaced.

Though Jiang Ruyi held the girl, her thoughts lingered at the forefront.

Lu Ran stood five meters in front of her, observing the warm scene, his voice muffled from behind his mask:

"Missed me?"

Jiang Ruyi gave Lu Ran a light glare, clearly waiting for someone, yet she didn't speak and started walking out with Qiao Yuansi.

Only then did Lu Ran notice Si Xianxian. He eyed her up and down: "Looking good, huh?"

Sister Xian'er's lips curled into a sweet smile.

Pure sweetness.

Not mad.

Lu Ran nodded inwardly.

Of course, the environment can influence one's mood.

Not to mention a place like Luoxian Mountain, a heavenly paradise.

"Give it to me, Young Master," said Si Xianxian, clicking her heels as she approached, reaching for the suitcase handle.

This address, 'Young Master', indeed caused the people around them to pause.

Lu Ran was quite sensitive and could even feel many envious and jealous looks falling on him.

"Stop fooling around." Lu Ran refused her kind offer, then with an odd expression, "Do you love beauty so much?"

Si Xianxian didn't understand, "What?"

Lu Ran motioned to her feet and whispered, "Luoxian Mountain is not short, and you're wearing high heels for climbing up and down?"

Si Xianxian pouted, "To match your fiancée."

Sister Xian'er was a brave and tall girl from the north, standing at 173cm.

Unfortunately, her best friend was a fairy of the human world.

For the sake of a harmonious appearance, Sister Xian'er's heels must be around 4-5 centimeters.

"Alright," Lu Ran nodded with a smile, "Let's go hiking."

Si Xianxian rolled her eyes and walked shoulder to shoulder with Lu Ran, casually saying, "Your lecture yesterday wasn't bad."

Lu Ran was intrigued, "What do you think? Are you willing to join me in business?"

Si Xianxian put her hands in her pockets, slightly tilted her head, "Make the world better?"

"Exactly," Lu Ran nodded.

"Hmph," Si Xianxian scoffed.

Casual and bold.

Where was the demeanor of a maid?

Lu Ran spoke, "Your disdain and disbelief don't matter.

What's important is the previous sentence."

Si Xianxian thought for a moment, then asked, "Are you willing to join me in business?"

Lu Ran nodded immediately.

Si Xianxian snorted, "As long as the young master shows mercy and doesn't drive me away, I'll follow you for life."

Lu Ran turned to look at the woman seriously, "I'm serious."

Si Xianxian stared blankly into Lu Ran's eyes, even stopping in her tracks.

Lu Ran slightly raised his eyebrows, his face curious.

Gradually, Si Xianxian smiled, "Alright then, you better be serious!"

Lu Ran watched as Sister Xian'er's smile bloomed like flowers, a thought crossed his mind:

Beneath the throne of Ran Shen, the first protector of the Human Clan—the Mad Immortal!

Reflecting on it, calling himself "Ran Shen" was somewhat shameless, wasn't it?

Hmm...

Then, change it to "The First Human Clan Protector of the Ran Sect."

Ahead, Qiao Yuansi held onto Jiang Ruyi's arm, chattering away.

"Sister Ruyi, let me tell you, it's a good thing I went with my brother."

"So many women saw my brother, their eyes lit up!"

"Especially that He Qifeng! Seriously, everyone else just lightly shook hands with my brother, she held it for like 5 seconds!"

"I can't beat them, but each time someone approached, I just kept staring at them."

Suddenly, Lu Ran's voice came from behind, "Don't talk nonsense!"

"Uh." Qiao Yuansi shrank his head and instantly shut his mouth.

Lu Ran spoke irritably, "That female warrior almost crushed my hand!

She was about to manifest three heads and six arms right there and fight me.

And in your mouth, it turns into her not letting go of my hand?"

Can you handle that!

Jiang Ruyi turned her head towards Lu Ran and asked softly, "Was there a conflict?"

Lu Ran shook his head, "Not really, they're all Heavenly Prides, all rather proud and aggressive. Many wanted to have a match with me, but who has the time for that?"

As they spoke, the group exited the airport building.

Lu Ran intended to hail a cab but was led by Si Xianxian to a sedan instead.

"Mountain Master, finally seeing you," greeted a man standing by the car, his attitude humble, nodding with a smile.

He was of average height, with a parted haircut, and looked scholarly, probably in his early thirties.

On the way, Si Xianxian had already mentioned this man's identity; he was none other than Cheng Rou's husband, Wen Yang.

True to his name, he was gentle and had a sunny disposition.

Wen Yang was also one of the fourteen Believers in Luoxian Mountain, his strength reaching the Third Rank of River Realm.

No wonder he was Mr. Cheng's son-in-law.

For a disciple of a Nine-level God, having such a level of power was quite impressive.

"Wen bro, thanks for the trouble," Lu Ran was equally polite.

"Not at all, not at all," Wen Yang hurriedly said, quickly stepping forward to take the suitcase.

Then, Wen Yang drove the group to the foot of Luoxian Mountain.

As they climbed, Lu Ran had a smile on his lips, occasionally glancing at Si Xianxian's high heels.

Si Xianxian's face grew darker, rolling her eyes countless times at the white clouds in the sky...

Wen Yang escorted them all the way, accompanying them to offer incense and worship gods, and then took the group to the temporary residence of the Jiang Family's couple in Luoxian Village, before bidding farewell and leaving.

"Little Ran is back."

Jiang's mother, Zhuang Jingyi, welcomed them at the gate, holding Lu Ran's arm, sizing him up.

"Auntie is well, uncle is well," Lu Ran lowered his eyelids, greeting each in turn, "Are you getting used to living here?"

Jiang Zheng obviously noticed Lu Ran purposely lowering his eyes, feeling somewhat moved, laughed, and said, "Very well, Little Ran, you're thoughtful."

Zhuang Jingyi, meanwhile, wore a full smile and teased, "Still calling me aunt?"

By her side, Jiang Ruyi's cheeks turned slightly red, thankfully masked, and she whispered softly: "Mom."

"Is this Little Yuanxi?" Zhuang Jingyi turned to the girl next to her daughter.

Qiao Yuansi blinked, "Hello, auntie~"

"Good good good, here, this is a red envelope from auntie."

"A red envelope?" Qiao Yuansi's eyes sparkled brightly.

Her look of a little money-grubber amused everyone.

The warm atmosphere permeated the small courtyard, and as everyone entered the house and gathered on the sofa, laughter and cheerful voices filled the living room.

For Lu Ran, Qiao Yuansi, and Si Xianxian, such a family atmosphere was something they had seldom experienced.

It even made Little Yuanxi somewhat covetous.

The Jiang couple was undoubtedly good parents.

In some ways, this filled some of the gaps in Qiao Yuansi's upbringing.

Soon, she clung to Zhuang Jingyi, indulging in the warmth.

Sometimes, Little Yuanxi would gaze at Zhuang Jingyi's profile, lost in thought.

This is my brother's other mother.

That rounds up to being mine.

She's so kind, so gentle.

Not at all like the mother I had on Jinghong Peak...

"Auntie, don't spoil Little Yuanxi too much," Lu Ran said as he ate an orange, "Her skills in taking an inch are quite formidable."

Qiao Yuansi turned her head, visibly dissatisfied, and wrinkled her little nose at Lu Ran.

"How could that be? Little Yuanxi is so adorable," Zhuang Jingyi gently pinched Little Yuanxi's cheek.

"Exactly, exactly!" Qiao Yuansi nodded repeatedly, her face the picture of innocence.

This time, it was Lu Ran's turn to roll his eyes.

"By the way, show us the reward?" Si Xianxian peeled an orange, looking expectantly at Lu Ran.

"I'll get it!" Qiao Yuansi quickly ran to the living room door and brought back a backpack.

With everyone's curious eyes on him, Lu Ran took out a treasure gourd from it.

It matched the Magical Artifact image announced on the "Heavenly Pride" official website.

Based on red jade stone, adorned with golden phoenix patterns.

It looked very exquisite.

The Blazing Phoenix Pattern Gourd!

"Snap~"

Lu Ran held the gourd in one hand, weighing it.

Suddenly, the golden phoenix pattern quietly lit up, the golden glow was brilliant, creating a rather fantasy-like scene.

"Tsk tsk~" Si Xianxian clicked her tongue in amazement, feeling the intense energy fluctuation.

Lu Ran spoke, "For now, I and the Chi Feng Pattern are still building our relationship."

The original owner of this magical artifact died in combat, which is why the Blazing Phoenix Pattern Gourd was collected by "Heavenly Pride" as a prize.

And here's the problem!

When Lu Ran got the gourd, it was already a complete magical artifact with a full Artifact Spirit.

With "Heavenly Pride's" help, the Chi Feng Pattern was willing to follow Lu Ran.

But there was no spiritual connection between them.

To truly bind the magical artifact to its owner, much like the Dawn Silence Night tightly connected to Lu Ran, there was still some way to go.

Si Xianxian looked left and right, "What does the Artifact Spirit look like? Male or female?"

Lu Ran shook his head, "Neither, it's a golden fire phoenix."

Qiao Yuansi cheerfully said, "And it's hollow! Just like the phoenix patterns on the gourd, made up of thin golden flame lines, forming a golden flame phoenix. It's so pretty~"

As the girl finished speaking, the gold patterns on the Red Jade Gourd lit up again.

The light was brilliant and eye-catching.

"Ha!" Lu Ran couldn't help but laugh.

Being flattered? I was worried about how to build a relationship with you! Now I get it!

Let's see how I praise you then~

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