"You really are fickle!" Lu Ran said faintly, "Just now you wanted me to call you Qifeng, and now you call yourself sis?"

He Qifeng's smile was radiant: "If you don't follow me, of course I have to outshine you."

Lu Ran exerted a little strength and finally managed to free himself from her grasp: "How many people do you have in your hall now?"

"At the moment, my Big Wind Hall has twelve elite soldiers."

"Big Wind Hall?" Lu Ran slightly raised an eyebrow.

"The big wind rises and the clouds fly high!" He Qifeng stood with hands behind her, a proud demeanor, "Big Wind Hall."

Lu Ran chimed in: "The might shakes the land and homeward bound?"

"Homeward." He Qifeng murmured in her heart, gazing at the sky above, the thick clouds rolling tumultuously.

Lu Ran also fell silent.

Home, it can only be said to be a beautiful vision.

After a while, Lu Ran spoke: "What realm are the twelve under your command?"

He Qifeng replied, "Kids shouldn't ask too many questions! You just need to know that all the members of my Big Wind Hall are elite soldiers! Protecting you is more than enough."

Hearing these words, Lu Ran chuckled!

Your mouth is quite stubborn~

Lu Ran tilted his head slightly, smiling at He Qifeng's spirited face: "Oh? Sister Qifeng's Big Wind Hall doesn't have a Sea Realm member?"

He Qifeng's face immediately darkened!

She wanted to say that there was one Sea Realm in charge, but saying that, compared to Ran Sect, seemed inadequate?

He Qifeng gritted her teeth, glaring at the mischievous face in front: "I really want to pinch you to death."

Lu Ran laughed heartily: "Then we should think of a way to keep in touch. If you have difficulty, I can help you in time."

"Ha." He Qifeng laughed in anger, grabbing Lu Ran's collar, "Did you just say, how many Sea Realm in Ran Sect?"

"Yes," Lu Ran nodded decisively.

"Which believers, what realm?" He Qifeng squeezed out through gritted teeth.

Tsk~

Such a strong will to win.

Lu Ran leaned back as far as he could: "Disciples of Ash, Yan Qing, and Dragon Carp, all high ranks in the Sea Realm, just barely passable."

He Qifeng almost bit through her teeth!

Just barely passable?

Disciples of Second-class God Ash, ultimate output artillery platform!

Disciples of Third-class God Yan Qing, absolute rulers of water warfare!

Disciples of Third-class God Dragon Carp, precious and rare medical support...

Barely? Passable?

No wonder this kid could take back the Wind Barrier Treasure Pearl.

Three full-fledged Sea Realm powers, with a well-balanced configuration, an all-round attack and defense, no weaknesses!

"Let go." Lu Ran said as he pried her fingers off his collar.

When Lu Ran looked up again, he saw the Martial Monk lady's extremely complex gaze.

He Qifeng: "They come from different sects and factions, with different temperaments, yet they are all Sea Realm powers. Why do they serve you as the sect leader?"

Her face seemed to say: How on earth did you do it?

Lu Ran mimicked her earlier stance, standing with hands behind, a proud posture: "Personal charisma, who can say clearly?

I might have a bit of it on me."

He Qifeng: ???

Lu Ran finally felt relieved~

After so long, He Qifeng had been the one doing the talking, this had really stifled me!

It is very necessary to show off my skills appropriately.

No matter how He Qifeng positioned herself, in Lu Ran's mind, she will be a member of Ran Sect in the future.

He should display his exceptional traits.

Lu Ran was contemplating this when he suddenly felt an intensely hot gaze.

He was very familiar with this kind of look—desire.

Extreme desire!

Lu Ran often saw it with Yan Zhiren.

Even though what He Qifeng and Yan Zhiren wanted from Lu Ran was different, their emotions were similar.

Lu Ran: "..."

He still wanted to recruit He Qifeng, but now it seemed, He Qifeng, this "lord," was even more eager to find talent?

"Honestly, we need to find a way to establish contact." Lu Ran quickly said.

"Sect Leader." Yu Changsheng's voice came from behind.

"Mr. Cong Long?"

"I can leave this Misty Rain Fan with Miss He Tianjiao." Yu Changsheng picked up the folding fan in his hand.

He Qifeng naturally realized, this paper fan was a divine weapon!

And this Sea Realm power was willing to offer up a divine weapon, just to ease Lu Ran's concerns...

He Qifeng's feelings were extraordinarily complicated.

Both admiration and silent sighing.

Lu Ran already had a strong team, and his subordinates were so loyal.

With his ability, the future developments would be better, right?

Her hope of recruiting Lu Ran seemed increasingly slim.

Both the man and woman harbored their own thoughts.

"No need, sir." Lu Ran raised his hand, and the Silent Night Blade flew out with its sheath.

This was a great opportunity to win her over!

If he wanted to recruit He Qifeng, then storing a divine weapon should certainly be handled by him, the sect leader.

In the future, every time He Qifeng used this blade, she would be grateful to the Master of Ran Sect!

"Here!" Lu Ran stuffed the Silent Night Blade into He Qifeng's arms, "Take it. We can assist each other and communicate in real-time in the future."

Yu Changsheng nodded silently, pleased with the sect leader's perceptiveness.

It was evident at a glance.

He Qifeng: "I..."

Lu Ran interrupted decisively: "Don't be too quick to refuse. If I'm in trouble, I'll also seek your help through the Silent Night Blade."

He Qifeng was silent, slowly drawing the blade from its scabbard.

Of course, she recognized the Silent Night Blade.

She had studied Lu Ran's "Heavenly Pride" recordings countless times.

She never imagined that one day, this divine weapon, the Silent Night Blade, would be stored in her hands.

"Agreed?" Lu Ran asked.

He Qifeng stretched out two fingers, lightly tracing the blade, feeling quite reluctant to part with it.

The Martial Monk Faction seemed to wield sticks, but in reality, they were masters of weapons, proficient in many arms.

This was because the faction had a skill called—Angry Eye Three Bodies!

Which means, Martial Monk believers had been preparing for Three Heads and Six Arms since they joined.

Previously in "Heavenly Pride," when He Qifeng activated Three Heads and Six Arms, one of these bodies used a pair of sword and blade.

"Clap!"

He Qifeng sheathed the blade, looking at Lu Ran: "When I cultivate another divine weapon, I'll leave it with you!"

"Great, straightforward!" Lu Ran nodded immediately.

He Qifeng held the Silent Night Blade with both hands, not hiding her love and care for the precious blade, sighing: "It's a pity my Zen stick was lost; it was very close to being a divine weapon."

Lu Ran paused for a moment, then said: "That golden Zen staff is yours?"

He Qifeng was also taken aback: "The Nine-ring Golden Zen Staff, also in your possession?"

Lu Ran: "..."

Poor Martial Monk girl, you were used as a boss fight by the Shi siblings, huh?

You were quite generous, what a grand drop!

You dropped a Magical Artifact·Wind Barrier Treasure Pearl and a Divine Weapon Seed·Nine-ring Gold Zen Staff...

Lu Ran asked curiously: "In 'Heavenly Pride,' weren't you using dual blades, a staff, and a spear?"

Because of this, Lu Ran instinctively thought, that the Zen staff belonged to the Fierce Heavenly believers. During prisoner interrogation, he also did not inquire in detail.

He Qifeng: "That Zen staff was given to me by my elders before I went to Mount Song to pay homage and challenge the Divine Ruins."

"Ah, that's fine." Lu Ran nodded immediately, "I'll return the Zen staff to you later."

"Hmm." He Qifeng lowered her head a bit, her face actually blushing!

She had always wanted to recruit Lu Ran, but since they met, she had been the one getting sought after.

Receiving kindness from others, it's hard to stay tough.

It's so embarrassing...

Lu Ran looked at her expression, he could probably guess her mental state, and he was certainly happy to see this scene.

Yes! That's so right!

He Qifeng, the future He General of Ran Sect, just keep feeling indebted to me.

You will have to pay me back!

Hehe~

[Silent Night, please bear with this.] Lu Ran communicated with the Silent Night Blade mentally, [She is the future general of Ran Sect, eventually to be my own. Please serve as the bridge.]

A divine weapon, once recognizing a master, remains fiercely loyal and naturally looks out for its master.

The Silent Night Blade had listened to the entire conversation and naturally knew if the master encountered danger, it could call for reinforcements through itself.

It had no objections, only responding: [Tell her, I like silence.]

[Okay!] Lu Ran replied in his mind, then carefully explained it all to He Qifeng.

Once everything was settled, Yu Changsheng congratulated: "Congratulations sect leader, we are no longer solitary.

In future adventures here at the Holy Spirit Mountain Realm, we now have an ally."

He Qifeng not only has the Big Wind Hall, she also has the backing of Wuji Peak!

"Mm." Lu Ran nodded repeatedly.

He Qifeng finally regained some face, her impression of Yu Changsheng also improved significantly.

She continued to find face, reminding: "Lu Ran, developing a force is important, but you mustn't neglect your own cultivation."

Lu Ran: "..."

Such words should have been said by me to you, right?

How did you manage to say it first again?

He Qifeng took a step forward and stood shoulder to shoulder with Lu Ran: "Our ultimate goal of amassing enough strength is, after all, to ascend to the heavens!"

Lu Ran said: "Mr. Yu calls it 'ascension'."

"Ascend to the heavens, ascend, no matter what it's called," He Qifeng's expression was serious, "one step higher, we are closer to the gods."

Lu Ran nodded heavily.

He Qifeng then turned her words with great confidence: "Previously, you ranked first in 'Heavenly Pride,' but here, I won't let you stay ahead.

I will definitely lead the elite soldiers and ascend to the Upper Realm ahead of you!"

Lu Ran suddenly said: "Are you planning to run off with my Silent Night Blade?"

He Qifeng: ???

"We need to act together." Lu Ran said seriously, "Remember, our goals are aligned."

He Qifeng immediately spoke, seizing the opportunity to invite, "Since that's the case, why not join Big Wind Hall, Brother Lu, and we can join forces to achieve great things?"

Lu Ran gently nodded: "Why not join the Ran Sect, Qifeng? Together we can grow stronger and create a brilliant future?"

He Qifeng: "..."

Lu Ran: "..."

The two gazed at each other for a few seconds and then burst into laughter simultaneously.

He Qifeng tactfully dropped the topic and changed the subject: "I plan to clear the Withered Wood Forest; these Tree Face Demons keep spreading north, getting closer and closer to our Wuji Peak."

"Great, I'll go with you." Lu Ran's eyes lit up, "Let's kill a lot!"

Isn't this free labor?

You guys do the killing, and I'll handle the feasting!

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