"Lu Ran, victory!"

The male teacher announced loudly.

Though the students had been tricked time and again by someone, they still politely gave a round of applause.

"Yahoo~" Chang Ying cheered and jumped for joy, "We won!"

Tian Tian's face beamed with joy as she held a precious lotus flower in her hands, whispering, "Master is the best."

Deng Yutang also wore a smile, raising his fist high towards Lu Ran.

Four characters: Truly well-deserved!

The male teacher continued, "Since Ma Tianchuan will not be able to fight again so soon, Wu Shanshan automatically takes second place, and Ma Tianchuan is third."

Inside and outside the campus, the applause from the spectators never stopped.

Only, the cheers and celebrations suddenly turned into exclamations of surprise.

The male teacher's voice carried on, "Next, we'll proceed with the award ceremony... Uh?"

He hadn't finished speaking when the teacher suddenly looked up.

Under the slightly overcast sky, a figure slowly drifted in, radiant and eye-catching.

She was dressed in a long white dress, radiating ancient charm, with four white jade plaques circling around her, revealing a graceful fairy-like demeanor.

Her pitch-black hair danced lightly with the skirt in the wind.

A crowd of students looked up with puzzled expressions, gazing at the stunning figure.

However, the girl in the white dress did not look at them.

Her bright eyes were fixed on Lu Ran on the stage.

Lu Ran was stunned.

He had noticed early on the girl flying in from the distant sky and felt it incredibly unreal.

Lu Ran even began to wonder if he had been caught by an illusion technique.

Couldn't be, could it...

The Nuosha Sect does possess illusion techniques, but they are Divine Techniques that are only suitable for those of the River Realm Third Rank.

He, Ma Tianchuan, was only at River Realm·First Rank, how could he possibly fall for it?

Besides, the illusion techniques of the Nuosha Sect only caused living beings to fall into endless fear and pain.

How could they be so kind as to bring loved ones together?

"Jiang... Jiang the Beauty?"

"My God! It really is Jiang Ruyi, I thought some deity had descended..."

"Hasn't seen her for half a year, and she's turned into this beauty?"

"She's also in the River Realm, ah! The Jade Talisman Formation has been deployed!"

Among the crowd, Wu Shanshan looked up with shock, staring at the figure standing in the air.

That had once been her teammate.

It's just that Wu Shanshan had distanced herself from Lu Ran, and naturally also from Jiang Ruyi.

Wu Shanshan could never understand why Jiang Ruyi would team up with Lu Ran.

Jiang Ruyi was also among the top three in her grade, certainly a key figure nurtured by the school.

If Jiang Ruyi wished, the school could have revolved around her, creating a team especially for her, but...

Jiang Ruyi had set her sights on Lu Ran and insisted on bringing him along.

Why?

Because of... feelings?

Thinking it over, this was the only reasonable explanation.

But if that was truly the case, it was even more laughable.

Such a decision would be irresponsible to one's own future prospects, let alone safety.

In reality, Wu Shanshan was right on the mark.

But what Wu Shanshan did not realize was that at that time, Jiang Ruyi had already made the worst plan.

Who doesn't know about the reputation of the Immortal Sheep Believers?

Jiang Ruyi simply didn't want Lu Ran to be disliked by everyone and not be taken into any team.

Until in the end, he couldn't even get an ordinary high school diploma.

As for Lu Ran's remarkable rise, that was a story for another time.

At the beginning of the teaming up, Jiang Ruyi just wanted to take Lu Ran forward, not wanting him to suffer from constant setbacks and live in despondency.

The two had been classmates for a full two years, constantly together.

For the boy who lived alone and practiced in silence at the same desk...

How strong his inner will was, she knew too well.

Indeed, as Wu Shanshan thought, between the future prospects and Lu Ran, Jiang Ruyi had chosen the latter.

"Sister Ruyi!" Tian Tian's pretty face flushed with excitement.

The usually soft and quiet girl shouted out for once.

Finally, Jiang Ruyi deigned to look at the mortals.

Since her appearance, she had turned her head slightly for the first time, looking towards the down and diagonal direction.

When she saw that it was Tian Tian, Jiang Ruyi showed a tender smile on her face, her naturally hanging hand gently patted, though the gesture was very small.

Tian Tian, however, got the message, smiling sweetly as if she had been patted on the head from afar.

The opposite was true for Chang Ying's expression, which was very stiff.

Before, when she was at the school gate looking at the ranking list, she had heard the discussions of her classmates, saying things like "Even if Jiang the Beauty comes back, and the gambler is kicked out of the team, it's still worth it for the gambler."

Did the words come true?

Jiang Ruyi really came back!

Chang Ying stared blankly at Jiang Ruyi, watching the figure that seemed like an exiled immortal, and she lost herself in thought.

"Jiang Ruyi." On the platform, the male teacher looked at the student standing in the air with full admiration.

This world has never lacked geniuses.

The whole school knew that Jiang Ruyi had refused Second-class God·Tianluan and instead condescended to join the Third-class God·Jade Talisman Sect.

Perhaps it was also because of this that Jiang Ruyi became the first student to be summoned by her own god to go under Divine Sculpture to listen to teachings.

"Is it over?" Jiang Ruyi asked softly, looking towards Lu Ran again.

"You're late, the opening ceremony has already started," replied the male teacher, his attitude very good, despite Jiang Ruyi standing in the air, exuding an air of superiority.

In this real and cruel world, the strong always get more care and tolerance.

And those who need to be cared for more, the weak ones, end up facing harsh criticism.

"Victory?" Jiang Ruyi gently looked at Lu Ran.

Her bright, beautiful eyes, with a hint of a smile, looked at Lu Ran, who was still somewhat stunned.

Did he always have a look of doubt after she appeared?

Hmm... looks somewhat silly.

"Brother Lu definitely came first!" Deng Yutang shouted back.

"But I haven't fought yet," said Jiang Ruyi, slowly drifting down to stand at one side of the platform.

The male teacher said, "Both rounds of the competition have ended, and the placements are set.

Jiang student, this isn't following the rules."

"I don't want a ranking," Jiang Ruyi said smiling at Lu Ran. "I'd like to see the level of the first place."

The girl in the white dress smiled gently, like a person who stepped out of a painting, making the audience secretly stirred.

Accordingly, people now looked at Lu Ran differently.

Because of Lu Ran's strength and impressive track record, his believer credits far ahead, unattainable for others.

Thus, the students mostly admired and respected Lu Ran.

But now?

Many eyes changed their flavor.

Envious glances fell on Lu Ran.

"Damn, that kid scored big!"

"Is Lu Ran all you see?"

"Good fellow, not giving anyone else a glance..."

"Jiang the Beauty, don't be deceived by him!"

"Stop dreaming, buddy, Jiang Ruyi has been with him since Lu Ran was nothing."

"What does Lu Ran mean? Why doesn't he speak? What's he playing at?"

On the platform, Lu Ran indeed did not speak and just shrugged his nose.

SNIFF~

It felt as if spring had warmed since Jiang Ruyi's arrival.

With the gentle breeze of spring, Lu Ran smelled a light jasmine fragrance.

Yes, it really was Jiang Ruyi.

Not an illusion.

"Lu Ran!" the male teacher returned and spoke, "After discussion by the school leadership, we've decided to postpone the award ceremony for your match with Jiang Ruyi.

Jiang student has been on an external cultivation for more than half a year, and the teachers would like to see how much she has grown.

Can you still fight now?"

Amidst the expectations of the whole school's teachers and students, Lu Ran pondered for a moment, then suddenly blurted: "Is there a performance fee?"

Everyone: ????

The male teacher laughed outright, clearly amused: "This fight doesn't involve rankings.

You've already won the school's great competition first place, earning 30 believer credits."

Lu Ran, however, said: "That's what I deserve. This battle should also have believer credits, right?"

The male teacher: "..."

The crowd was also stirred; Lu Ran got a whole 30 believer credits, and some students already felt quite distressed.

So the lamb cub is actually greedier than the wolf cub, even daring to ask for a performance fee?

"Just eight or ten credits will do!" Lu Ran turned his head towards the platform's side, looking at the group of teachers, "I have a premonition!

This battle will be very, very exciting! Trust me, leaders, 10 believer credits will suffice.

Ten credits won't make me poor or you rich!

Ten credits can't buy you being shortchanged or deceived..."

"Stop stop stop!" the male teacher hurried to interrupt Lu Ran.

How did he start chanting without realizing it?

The expressions of the teachers were also quite colorful, caught between laughter and tears.

Technically speaking, a strong individual like Lu Ran should have some semblance of a master's demeanor, but this...

Lu Ran didn't feel like he was losing dignity.

Earning points, not ashamed~

Plus, little Ruyi has been away from school for more than half a year, and her believer credits are really low.

What if she can't get into a good university in the future?

"Believer credits are not a trivial matter and need to be discussed in a meeting," said the male teacher after receiving a hint. "The school will consider it carefully.

Both of you must go all out and show the proper spirit."

As he spoke, the male teacher patted Lu Ran's shoulder with a weighty tone, "In this battle, whether the winner or loser can get credits is still under discussion.

But I can tell you in advance, if there's match-fixing, that will definitely lead to loss of points!"

Lu Ran: "..."

They are all crafty people, who can deceive whom?

On the east side of the platform, Jiang Ruyi watched Lu Ran quietly, her smiling eyes tender.

As clever as she was, she understood Lu Ran's intention.

"Let's start!" The male teacher quickly exited the stage and put the whistle in his mouth.

"Whoo——"

The whistle sounded promptly, leaving only a pair of male and female on the platform.

Neither moved immediately, contrary to the tense atmosphere of the previous battles.

"Long time, no see."

Jiang Ruyi looked at Lu Ran with a grin and spoke softly.

Lu Ran silently nodded.

Yes, long time no see.

Looking at that very real figure, once again, he felt like he was living in a dream.

Just came back?

Not even a word in advance, not a single message.

"You." Jiang Ruyi gave a reproaching look, "Why don't you speak?

Since I arrived, you haven't said a word to me."

Lu Ran finally spoke: "Don't talk."

Jiang Ruyi was a bit surprised: "Huh?"

Lu Ran scrutinized the girl from head to toe, eventually, his gaze settled on her familiar and enchanting face and he grinned:

"I missed you."

"Need to miss? I'm standing right here," Jiang Ruyi said that, but her head slightly bowed.

A blush quietly spread across her fair cheeks.

The warm spring breeze passed by, stroking her slightly bashful face and her fluttering hair tips.

"Yeah, missed you even more."

Lu Ran murmured, looking at the beautiful scene.

The girl's blushing face indeed beat a thousand words.

"What... what?"

"Wow! Is it that sweet?"

"Learned something new..."

"Damn, is this what you call an opening ceremony? Luring the dog in for a killing?"

"Ah, I'm so mad! I want to pee in their river of love..."

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