Over the following several days, Lu Ran had been practicing at home, preparing for his advancement.

Jiang Ruyi didn't come to visit either. It would seem she was worried about disturbing Lu Ran.

Their text exchanges were relatively frequent, and they would always chat for a bit before going to sleep each night.

Jiang Ruyi, as ever, was cold in her messages.

She seemed to have a talent for killing the conversation.

So annoying~

There were a few moments when Lu Ran wanted to get dressed, go out, and head straight to Shui Yi Fang Residential Area to drag her out of her house to see what was going on!

In the end, Lu Ran came to a conclusion: it was still not enough personal contact.

Little Ruyi, you just wait...

Wait for the fifteenth day!

Lu Ran's plotting didn't succeed because, on the fourteenth day of the lunar calendar, Jiang Ruyi actually paid a visit.

It was early in the morning when Lu Ran heard the knocking, still somewhat puzzled.

After all, it was the fourteenth day of the lunar calendar, and the whole city was under martial law; not just anyone could leave their home.

He walked out of his small bedroom, quickly went to open the door, and the sight of a graceful figure entered his eyes as the door swung open.

"Ruyi?" Lu Ran's face showed surprise.

Jiang Ruyi was wearing a black raincoat, and beneath the hood, her fair and beautiful face carried a faint hint of a smile.

Seeing the dumbfounded look on Lu Ran's face, she couldn't help but let out a soft laugh,

"We've only been apart for a few days, you don't recognize me?"

Her charming and adorable appearance was starkly different from the person she was on the phone.

The next moment, the teasing look in Jiang Ruyi's eyes vanished because Lu Ran suddenly stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"You're wet," Jiang Ruyi whispered, averting her gaze.

It was drizzling outside, and her raincoat indeed was soaked.

However, Lu Ran didn't care; he leaned in and kissed her tender lips.

"Umm," Jiang Ruyi's cheeks blushed, instinctively pushing on Lu Ran's shoulders.

But soon, she closed her beautiful eyes, gave up the struggle, and let him do as he pleased.

After a long time, Lu Ran finally let go of her.

This time, it was his turn to tease, "You're so cold in your messages, huh?"

Jiang Ruyi looked down, her voice soft, "Every time you chat with me, it's too late.

I wanted you to get more sleep, to be fully rested for your advancement."

Lu Ran understood and laughed, "So that's why you always reply with just 'Hmm'?"

Jiang Ruyi softly replied, "Oh, then next time I won't reply."

Lu Ran: ???

Little Ruyi, have you gone against the heavens!

"You said last night that you plan to advance this morning?" Jiang Ruyi suddenly changed the subject and brought up a serious matter.

"Yeah," Lu Ran nodded.

"Here." Jiang Ruyi raised her right hand.

Only then did Lu Ran notice she was holding a bag in her right hand, which contained a thermos container.

"What's this?"

"Didn't you skip breakfast?" Jiang Ruyi asked, but her tone was declarative, seeming to know Lu Ran very well.

Lu Ran: "..."

"Advancing isn't like normal practice; you have to keep your focus at all times which consumes a lot of energy. How can you do it on an empty stomach?" she said, pushing the bag into Lu Ran's hands.

Lu Ran's heart warmed; he had intended to make do with a canned luncheon meat and a can of milk.

He hadn't expected there would be a lovingly prepared breakfast.

Hehe, not bad~

All was worth it for being trapped by you in the Illusion Realm, taking so long to recover in the Ghost Moon Mountain.

Jiang Ruyi took a step back and softly said, "Eat your breakfast and then focus on your advancement. I'll go home first."

"Hey, don't!" Lu Ran pulled her to the shoe rack and squatted down, changing her shoes for her.

Jiang Ruyi hesitated for a while, but ultimately Lu Ran got her shoes changed, took off her raincoat, and brought her into the house.

When facing Lu Ran, she always didn't know how to refuse him.

And then the scene in the small bedroom made Jiang Ruyi unable to suppress her chuckles.

On the floor, Demon Crystals from the Ghost Moon Fox were scattered, just like the last time Lu Ran had advanced.

Additionally, a small tabby cat was playing carefreely, poking at one of the Demon Crystals.

Again, Jiang Ruyi elegantly tiptoed, stepping from one patch of clear floor to the next, until she reached the small Divine Shrine.

"Lord Immortal Goat, I hope my disturbance is not too much."

The young girl brought her hands together devoutly, and bowed properly.

Unlike the last time, Jiang Ruyi was now very familiar with this Divine Sculpture of the shrine.

Or rather, she had become very familiar with this home.

The only place she had never entered was the master bedroom.

"I'll be advancing, and you can practice on the side," Lu Ran proposed, "it's also a good chance for you to consolidate your realm."

Believers absorb a dense amount of Divine Power in their vicinity when they advance.

"Eat first," Jiang Ruyi whispered softly.

"Meow~ Meow~" Upon seeing the mistress return, the tabby cat immediately came over, incessantly rubbing against her trousers.

It looked so pitifully - as if it had been mistreated by Lu Ran...

The breakfast Jiang Ruyi brought was lavish.

Boiled eggs, white porridge, pan-fried potato cakes, along with cold okra and mushrooms with vegetables.

Lu Ran was thoroughly pleased with the meal!

Honestly, if he failed to advance, he would feel terribly sorry for this meal...

After being well-fed and satisfied, Lu Ran and Jiang Ruyi went back to the small bedroom, where they both sat in front of the Divine Shrine.

"Whoosh~"

Lu Ran casually scooped up a bunch of Demon Crystals, composed his mind, and then inhaled deeply!

By midday, when the Demon Crystals from the Ghost Moon Fox had been mostly absorbed, Lu Ran finally initiated his advancement mode.

Mist from the heavens and earth began to gather towards the bedroom.

"Hiss…" Beside him, Jiang Ruyi comforted the restless cat, sensing the increasingly thick Divine Power inside the small house. A trace of joy flickered through her eyes.

Though it all seemed to be unfolding naturally, Jiang Ruyi still felt incredibly grateful.

Once Lu Ran advanced to River Realm·Third Rank, he could learn Divine Technique·Body of Sin.

From that point on, Lu Ran's life would be greatly safeguarded!

In moments of crisis, he would be able to summon the mighty Lord Immortal Goat to block a fatal blow for him!

For an average Immortal Sheep Believer, they might not experience the Lord's compassion even once in their lifetime.

But as for Lu Ran...

Given Divine·Immortal Goat's doting affection for Lu Ran, surely he could manifest at least once to save Lu Ran's life, right?

Jiang Ruyi secretly rejoiced and also silently wished for Lu Ran's success.

This waiting lasted until dusk.

At that time, the tabby cat had long slipped out of the bedroom, leaving only the girl to accompany Lu Ran, waiting for the defining moment to arrive.

"Huff!!"

A Gale burst forth, the air churned!

Jiang Ruyi shielded her face with her hand as her dark hair danced wildly.

Next, the mists swirling around inside the room were visibly absorbed by Lu Ran, compressed and solidified into flowing water within his body.

"Heh..."

Lu Ran took a long breath, leaned back, and lay flat on the ground.

Utterly devoid of any expert's demeanor.

Jiang Ruyi tidied her disheveled hair, watching the sprawling form of Lu Ran, and couldn't help but smile secretly.

In this world, perhaps no other Believer dared to be as unrestrained as he was.

As to the extent of Lord Immortal Goat's fondness for Lu Ran, Jiang Ruyi found it hard to gauge.

"I made it!" announced Lu Ran, turning his head to look at the girl beside him.

"Yep," Jiang Ruyi responded, her smile radiant as she looked at him, "Shall we practice the Divine Technique?"

Lu Ran: "..."

No celebration, straight into practicing Divine Technique?

In your eyes, how fragile am I?

"Alright then." Lu Ran straightened his attire and stood in front of the Divine Shrine with his hands joined together, "Thank you, Lord Immortal Goat, for your protection!"

Inside the shrine, the White Sheep Jade Carving was tranquil, with a faint mist still lingering around.

Lu Ran continued, "Lord Immortal Goat, may I test out the Divine Technique·Body of Sin?"

Jiang Ruyi stood quietly to the side, listening to Lu Ran's bold request.

She also wished eagerly for Lu Ran to successfully cast the spell earlier and rehearse this life-saving divine skill.

"Hm~"

The next second, Divine Power surged violently within Lu Ran.

During these past several days, Lu Ran had already learned how to cast the Divine Technique·Body of Sin, but whether he could succeed depended on whether Lord Immortal Goat was willing to manifest.

Jiang Ruyi quickly backed away, her eyes firmly fixed on Lu Ran.

Lu Ran projected his Divine Power around his entire body.

The technique was similar to casting the armor of water flow but was a one-shot deal that would consume a considerable amount of Divine Power.

"Huff!!"

Mists of the Immortal rose, with Lu Ran's short hair fluttering lightly.

His eyes glowed brightly, with dazzling radiance shimmering within them!

The water streams wrapped around Lu Ran were like boiling, an astonishing sight to behold.

Divine Technique·Body of Sin!

"Disciple Lu Ran humbly requests the Divine's protection!"

Lu Ran murmured, his hands pressed together, bowing slightly toward the shrine.

"Boom!!"

A giant ethereal figure descended from the sky, enveloping Lu Ran within it.

It was clearly seated, but its goat horns almost touched the ceiling!

It wore a broad white jade robe, swirling with mist, exuding an immortal presence.

The robe shimmered like suet jade, glowing strangely, as if billowing like waves, moving gently up and down.

Not only was it astonishingly beautiful, it was majestic!

Jiang Ruyi's mouth fell open slightly as she looked up at the grand divine apparition.

Lord Immortal Goat had truly manifested.

After a moment of response, she hurriedly kneeled down, her hands pressed together, her heart murmuring,

"Thank you Lord Immortal Goat for protecting Lu Ran; I am forever grateful."

The Immortal Goat apparition seemed to notice something and turned its head slightly to look at the devoutly kneeling Human girl nearby.

Its inherently kind gaze subtly changed.

It looked somewhat appreciative, but more than that, it seemed content.

"Hmm~"

The Immortal Goat apparition vanished without a trace, taking with it the boiling Divine Power from Lu Ran's body.

Only a faint mist lingered, and within it, Lu Ran looked visibly distressed.

He had just advanced, and his Divine Power was immensely abundant!

Yet, with just one casting, the technique had whisked away more than half of the Divine Power in his body!

It was quite draining.

But on a second thought, compared to the life-preserving benefit, it was definitely worth it.

"In the future, I can be more reckless," Lu Ran licked his lips.

Suddenly, a low, hoarse voice resounded in Lu Ran's mind:

"Dare you!"

"I dare not, I dare not," Lu Ran quickly shook his head.

The voice transmitted again: "Your consumption of Divine Power is inconsequential.

If I am injured in this state, it would consume my fundamental energy."

Lu Ran was startled, fully aware of the importance of fundamental energy, and immediately responded, "The disciple understands!

Unless it is a matter of life and death, I will not use this technique."

White Sheep Jade Carving: "Hmm, this technique is somewhat useful in the Human Race World.

Now that you have reached River Realm Third Rank, various Evil Techniques will be enough to keep you worry-free. Immerse yourself in study, especially the Evil Dog Clan's Instant Teleportation Technique.

Also, you need to learn the Paper Effigy Technique of the Yan Paper sect soon.

Another world is waiting for you."

The Divine Lord seldom gave such a lengthy discourse, stirring Lu Ran's heart greatly!

He nodded vigorously, "Yes!"

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