Outside the teahouse, at the staircase entrance.

Lu Ran caught up with Deng Yuxiang, holding a down jacket, and wrapped it around her from behind.

Deng Yuxiang's steps halted.

Her body, not yet warmed, was once again enveloped by the thick down jacket.

Beside them, Hu Jiaojiao looked worried but chose to silently step back.

Deng Yuxiang took a deep breath, as if she was trying hard to suppress something, her voice low and soft,

"Do you also think I should avoid battle?"

Lu Ran stepped down a stair, stood in front of Deng Yuxiang, and looked up at her with a smile,

"Am I that sort of person?"

Deng Yuxiang looked down, quietly watching Lu Ran's eyes.

His gaze was peaceful.

Like a mysterious and deep night sky.

All emotions that surged from the outside world could not stir a single ripple.

After a long time, Deng Yuxiang softly hummed in acknowledgment.

Lu Ran picked up her wrist, threading it through the sleeve, "Let's go, I'll take you back.

Take a good hot shower, get a good night's sleep, then fight vigorously tomorrow."

As he spoke, Lu Ran zipped up her down jacket to her neck where the knitted scarf lay.

Lu Ran looked into her eyes and whispered softly, "Adjust your condition well, for the sake of Night-slaying, for your sake."

Deng Yuxiang raised her hand, ruffling Lu Ran's hair.

Her icy expression finally softened somewhat.

Lu Ran looked at Hu Jiaojiao, "Shall we accompany her together?"

Hu Jiaojiao did not refuse, "I'll go get my coat."

Lu Ran hurriedly said, "Please pack up the tea snacks, I must get my sister to have a bite today."

What does that mean?

A last meal?

Deng Yuxiang pursed her lips as she looked at Lu Ran, pushed his head away, and walked down the steps.

Lu Ran casually took out sunglasses and a hat from her pocket and put them on her, "Is your place far from here?"

Deng Yuxiang remained silent, continuing to move forward.

Her formidable aura made everyone along the path step aside.

When she exited the teahouse, even the crowded people outside hastily made way.

Lu Ran bowed his head, following behind her, praying not to be recognized.

The two headed directly toward the Martial Arts Arena.

Near the pine forest close to the Martial Arts Arena, Lu Ran saw a row of low houses; Deng Yuxiang entered a small solitary courtyard on the far right.

"You can go back," Deng Yuxiang said, standing in front of the door, pulling down the zipper of her down jacket.

Lu Ran replied, "I'll wait until you have taken your hot shower and gone to bed, then I'll go back."

Deng Yuxiang paused, turning to look at Lu Ran.

Lu Ran pursed his lips and smiled, giving her a classic expression pack.

Deng Yuxiang softly said, "Little Lu Ran, go back. Tomorrow..."

Lu Ran interrupted, "Sister, are you and Hu Jiaojiao close?"

Deng Yuxiang was not annoyed, casually replying, "Hmm."

Lu Ran looked serious, "How close exactly?"

Deng Yuxiang frowned slightly, silent for a moment, then said, "Friends through life and death."

"Got it, go enjoy your hot shower," Lu Ran stepped back, spreading his arms, "I'll keep my distance and promise not to eavesdrop."

Both siblings were well aware of how sharp each other's hearing was.

Deng Yuxiang was slightly stunned, watching as Lu Ran gradually stepped back.

Until he stood stubbornly at the entrance of the courtyard.

They looked at each other for a long time, each as stubborn as the other.

Suddenly, Deng Yuxiang shook her head and smiled lightly.

This frostbitten camellia, with its slightly shattered beauty, bloomed an enchanting smile.

She turned, pushed open the door, and strode into the house.

Lu Ran stood at the entrance, hands in pockets, looking around.

In a short while, he saw a tall, voluptuous figure approaching from not too far away.

Truly juvenile yet... with an impressive figure.

"Heavenly Pride, why aren't you going inside?" Hu Jiaojiao arrived at the courtyard entrance with many snacks.

"Miss Hu," Lu Ran nodded in acknowledgment, "My sister has gone to take a bath."

Hu Jiaojiao reacted, then broke into a smile, "Then I'll go in first with the snacks. Do you want your coat?"

Lu Ran tilted his head slightly, gesturing toward the pine forest, "Shall we take a walk?"

"Sure," Hu Jiaojiao did not hesitate and followed Lu Ran towards Snow Forest.

Lu Ran lowered his hat brim and his voice, "Is there really no hope at all?"

Hu Jiaojiao shook her head, "As tough as ascending to heaven."

In three challenges, Deng Yuxiang was thoroughly defeated.

And that was when Senior Liao hadn't even used the Divine Weapon!

If they truly fought with real swords, Deng Yuxiang's disadvantage would be even greater.

Setting aside the effects of the Divine Weapon Domain, just looking at the basic properties of the two Divine Weapons:

The Night-slaying Great Saber's power, speed, sharpness, toughness, and so on, completely overwhelmed the others.

After all, Senior Liao's Divine Weapon belonged to a higher tier.

Like the current Dawn Blade and Silent Night Blade.

If these two Divine Weapons clashed, the Dawn Blade had enough strength to break the Silent Night Blade!

Hu Jiaojiao looked at Lu Ran, explaining, "Senior Liao holds a high position in our sect, with outstanding battle achievements.

She is one of those stationed at Demon Cave in the city.

But unlike those who merely defend the city, she's among those who expand territories.

Unlike most people, Senior Liao's martial skills weren't gained during the age of fifteen from defending a city.

Instead, they were forged deep in Demon Cave, amidst warfare."

Lu Ran listened quietly.

No wonder Big Nightmare was completely overwhelmed.

Hu Jiaojiao sighed longingly, full of regret, "Yuxiang is not inferior; in terms of talent, she definitely surpasses Senior Liao.

Only twenty-two, Yuxiang is already at the Jiang Realm·Third Rank.

It's unimaginable what Yuxiang's future accomplishments might be.

But at this time point..."

Hu Jiaojiao left her sentence unfinished, just helplessly shrugging her shoulders.

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