"Hello, we would like to undergo training in Evil Dog Village."

Lu Ran, accompanied by Si Xianxian, arrived at the registration desk.

Behind the computer desk, a male soldier sized up the two, "Where are the other two teammates?"

"She is a university student, my senior," Lu Ran blurted out, "This time she came with me... uh, to guide me."

"Not a high school student, huh?" the soldier realized, "What rank is she?"

"She is at River Realm·Second Rank."

"Hmm," the soldier eyed the young girl and nodded appreciatively, "To enter this Demon Cave, you need to pay a fee."

"Of course, that's only right," said Lu Ran immediately.

The soldier then looked at Lu Ran, "Since there's a River Realm believer in your team, we won't provide a soldier to accompany you for free."

"That's great!" Lu Ran nodded repeatedly, very happy.

The soldier: "..."

"No, I mean, that's too bad," Lu Ran quickly corrected himself.

"Give me your IDs." The soldier tapped the desk, taking both of their student IDs and identity cards.

However, just as he placed Si Xianxian's ID on the card reader, his expression changed drastically.

"A Fierce Heavenly believer?" the soldier looked up at the girl again.

Si Xianxian frowned slightly, speaking for the first time, her tone sharp, "What's wrong with being a Fierce Heavenly believer?"

Lu Ran placed a hand on Si Xianxian's shoulder and gently patted, "I'll talk, you don't speak."

Si Xianxian: "..."

The soldier, with a businesslike demeanor, turned to Lu Ran, "In that case, we suggest that you hire a soldier at your own expense."

Clearly, being a Fierce Heavenly believer carried a notorious reputation, synonymous with great risks.

If Si Xianxian had been a believer of any other deity, the soldier would certainly not have made such a remark.

"No need, no need," Lu Ran shook his head repeatedly, "The two of us can manage."

The soldier hesitated, "You..."

Lu Ran slightly turned, gesturing towards the girl behind him, "Look, isn't she stable?"

Si Xianxian's heart trembled slightly, but then she realized.

After all, she was at River Realm·Second Rank, her mental strength far surpassing Lu Ran's.

"You're something else!" Si Xianxian almost laughed with frustration.

How many words have you even spoken?

Count them yourself, how many "meh" have you hidden in them?

"Alright, alright," Lu Ran patted the girl's shoulder, "I'll 'meh' less in the future."

"Hmm..." Si Xianxian put her hand on her forehead, her figure swaying.

Damn, could you find an opportunity to 'meh' even here?

Other Immortal Sheep Believers were always polite and kind, fearing to provoke any trouble.

But you, you're just a disaster!

Si Xianxian suddenly realized, was the Divine Technique of the Immortal Sheep camp particularly strong?

It was only because the sect's purpose and ethos made the Immortal Sheep Believers appear pathetically weak.

Hmm... not quite right.

The Immortal Sheep recruited believers who were inherently weak and timid.

It was a mutual rush to the bottom, so to speak.

Was Lu Ran this "big leak," an outlier among the Immortal Sheep recruits?

The soldier insisted, "I strongly suggest you hire a soldier at your own expense."

Lu Ran: "Just take a look at my ID, I'm quite capable, not ignorant."

The soldier frowned deeply, picking up Lu Ran's ID, placing it on the card reader.

The next second, the soldier looked surprised, "You are Lu Ran?"

In foreign lands, Lu Ran was nothing.

But in his hometown of Rain Alley City, Lu Ran had made a name for himself.

However, the soldier's next sentence froze Lu Ran's expression.

"Then you really can't afford to have any mishaps!" the soldier immediately said, "I'll apply with my superiors to provide you with a soldier for free.

By the way, what's the number of your high school team? What's the name of the team instructor?"

Lu Ran: "..."

In the distance, another soldier's voice carried over: "His team number is 98, led by Dou Zhiqiang."

Lu Ran turned his head, realizing he didn't recognize the person.

But clearly, the person recognized him.

"Am I really that famous?"

For a moment, Lu Ran didn't know whether to feel miserable or happy.

"You haven't graduated from high school yet, so you can enter the Demon Cave for training for free," the soldier, having contacted his comrade, told Lu Ran, "She has to pay."

"I'll pay," Lu Ran immediately took out his phone, "She hasn't passed the River Realm·Third Rank, so the ticket is the five thousand tier?

And since she's a university student, I remember, isn't it half price for university students?"

"I have money," Si Xianxian stepped forward, "I don't need your help."

"Eating from someone's hand and taking their money can soften a person's resistance," Lu Ran said offhandedly, "If I pay for you, shouldn't you treat me a bit better?"

Si Xianxian: ??

"Haha," even the usually serious soldier, couldn't help but laugh.

Partly because of Lu Ran's frankness.

And partly, who doesn't know the characteristics of the Fierce Heavenly believers?

"Alright," Lu Ran swiped two thousand five hundred, then turned to Si Xianxian, "You better treat me well now."

Two thousand five hundred yuan might seem a lot, but actually, just killing five River Realm Demon Crystals would break even.

Lu Ran was also sure, during this trip to the Demon Cave, he could make a lot of money.

In the future, Li Hua the cat's food was secured...

Si Xianxian rolled her eyes: "Then I suppose I'll reluctantly protect you."

As a mighty River Realm warrior, she indeed had the credentials to say so.

However, Lu Ran was serious, "I don't need your protection, I just hope you will follow my command."

Though he said this, Lu Ran thought to himself:

If you could, with your immense talent, become a devotee under my guidance...

That would be truly wonderful~

Of course, all this depended on her passing Lu Ran's selection.

"Depends on my mood," Si Xianxian snorted.

"It can't depend on your mood, you must listen!" Lu Ran said sternly, "Aunt Si entrusted you to me because she saw hope with me.

If you don't cooperate, I'll just have to return you to Aunt Si.

In the future, you'd have to enter the Demon Cave and train together with her..."

"Stop, just stop!" Si Xianxian quickly said, "I'll listen to you."

"Oh?" Lu Ran slightly raised his eyebrows, surprised by the effectiveness of Aunt Si's influence.

Hmm... Well, it makes sense.

Just then in the car for that moment, Lu Ran was already struggling.

"Are you here alone?" A familiar voice suddenly spoke.

Lu Ran turned around and immediately said, "Hello, Instructor Dou, this is my senior. We're here together."

"Alright, let's go," Dou Zhiqiang, as always, stern and cool, turned to leave.

"Wait a moment, Instructor Dou, let me store my phone first."

...

Ten minutes later, Lu Ran and Si stood outside of Stone City Gate Number 1, facing several torch-lit paths.

"Go ahead and train," said Dou Zhiqiang, about to transform into a crow.

"Instructor Dou, wait!" Lu Ran suddenly spoke.

Dou Zhiqiang: ??

What do you mean, are you planning to slaughter me?

"No, just don't go yet," Lu Ran hurriedly said, "I have something cool to show you~"

Dou Zhiqiang, expressionless, silently watched Lu Ran.

Lu Ran: "Instructor Dou, activate your Water Flow Armor first, I'm worried you might get hurt."

Dou Zhiqiang, puzzled, covered his body with a layer of Water Flow Armor.

"You too," Lu Ran looked at Si Xianxian, ordering, "Armor up."

Si Xianxian, without complaint, donned the Water Flow Armor as well.

"Not bad," Lu Ran looked at the Fierce Heavenly believer, nodding his head appreciatively.

A good start is half the success!

Lu Ran suddenly lifted his foot, and with a puff of fog, his leg transformed into a thick goat leg and he stomped down forcefully.

"Bang!"

The ground shattered, and the air waves churned!

While Immortal Fog filled the air, there were more air waves, and less white fog.

Both River Realm warriors were pushed back, their feet moving rapidly to regain their balance.

"What is this?" Dou Zhiqiang finally changed his expression.

Lu Ran grinned cheekily, "How is it? My Immortal Sheep Divine Technique·Immortal Hoof, what do you think about its effects?"

Dou Zhiqiang furrowed his brows, "This is Immortal Hoof?"

Lu Ran shrugged, mumbling to himself:

No, this is Demon Hoof.

Soul-splitting Demon Hoof!

He had already decided to demonstrate this technique to others, and he had also asked for and received Lord Immortal Goat's permission.

In the future, when Lu Ran inevitably found himself surrounded in battle, this technique would surely save his life.

Si Xianxian: "Isn't Immortal Hoof supposed to dart around annoyingly like a pestering fly?"

"What kind of talk is that!" Lu Ran glanced at Si Xianxian sideways, looking at Dou Zhiqiang, "I thought I'd report my training progress in advance.

It would save you the trouble of asking during the training."

Dou Zhiqiang, silent, had naturally witnessed Lu Ran's unique interpretation of Divine Techniques.

Lu Ran continued to boast: "I have a lot of ideas, and Lord Immortal Goat has given me quite a few pointers, allowing me to make this breakthrough."

"You... okay," Dou Zhiqiang nodded, "Anything else you need to report?"

Lu Ran shook his head, regrettably saying, "Nothing else, I haven't figured out the other marvelous uses of my Immortal Sheep Sect's Divine Techniques just yet.

Alas, I'm still quite dense."

Dou Zhiqiang: "..."

Si Xianxian: "..."

Is this even human speech?

"Flap flap flap~"

Dou Zhiqiang didn't speak further, directly transforming into a crow and flying away.

Si Xianxian, her expression bizarre, kept staring intensely at Lu Ran.

"Not bad, right?" Lu Ran said with a smile.

Si Xianxian pouted slightly: "Being pampered by your own deity sure is grand, huh?"

Ordinary believers can't even interact with their deity!

You not only receive meticulous guidance from the deity, but you also dare to recklessly alter his Divine Techniques?

Indeed, those who are favored are fearless...

"No, no," Lu Ran waved his hands dismissively, "It's because my Lord Immortal Goat has such a good personality!

Kind and benevolent, both gentle and friendly..."

As he spoke, even Lu Ran couldn't continue!

However, Si Xianxian quite believed him.

After all, Divine·Immortal Goat is known to show this kind of demeanor.

"Alright, let's get going," said Lu Ran, plunging two knives into the ground.

Then, under Si Xianxian's curious gaze, he pulled out a red scarf from his pocket.

When she saw Lu Ran blindfold himself with the red scarf, Si Xianxian was stupefied...

She had indeed seen Lu Ran in this guise before in the pitch-dark Demon Cave.

Si Xianxian's heart stirred: "What kind of Divine Technique is this?"

Lu Ran, having tied the red scarf: "This is not a Divine Technique."

Si Xianxian, disbelievingly, lifted her delicate palm and waved her slender fingers in front of Lu Ran's face.

Lu Ran drew out his knife and gently pushed the girl's hand aside with the hilt: "This is a talent."

Si Xianxian: "..."

"Let's go," urged Lu Ran.

"Hmph, you sure know a few tricks," Si Xianxian walked ahead.

Lu Ran stepped up beside her, flipping his knife.

To get a strong, fierce believer like Si Xianxian to follow orders, it couldn't just be through favor.

Lu Ran had spoken frankly once, and he didn't plan to bring it up again.

That one reminder had set a tone, which was sufficient.

In this cold, harsh world, strength was the foundation for everything!

And indeed, the best solution for all problems!

Lu Ran believed that as long as he gave himself enough time, he could surely make her willingly follow commands.

As for this talented and universally despised young girl, whether she would qualify to join his side in the future and become a weapon in his hands...

Hmm... we'll see as we go.

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