Si Xianxian's beautiful eyes scanned over the group. "Tell me, which one is it?"

Lu Ran's heart "thudded" as he clasped her wrist. "What are you trying to do?"

"Hmm?" Si Xianxian's expression turned a tad peculiar as she looked down at her wrist.

The two had been traveling together for quite some time, side by side in battle day and night, yet this was the first time Lu Ran had "touched" her.

He had always been particularly proper around her.

She once reached out her hand and waved it in front of his face, which was covered by a red scarf, and Lu Ran brushed it away with the hilt of his knife.

That action encapsulated how the two interacted with each other.

But now...

Si Xianxian's lips curved into a slight smile, her sweet laughter ringing out, "Are you that worried about me?"

After her bath, her skin was fair with a rosy tinge, her damp shoulder-length hair added a certain allure combined with her bright smile, which was indescribably charming.

However, Lu Ran was not one to appreciate flirtation. "You're like a ticking time bomb, who could withstand that?"

Si Xianxian frowned slightly. "Watch your language."

Lu Ran was startled!

How could such words come from your mouth?

Annoyed, Lu Ran retorted, "You curse way more violently than I do."

Si Xianxian huffed, as if it were the most natural thing in the world. "I'm of age."

Lu Ran: ???

So what if you're of age?

You can get a driver's license when you're of age, you can get married—but I've never heard that it entitles you to a "license to curse."

"You'd better hurry up and get some food."

Holding onto her wrist, Lu Ran pushed her forward without any politeness, steering her toward the self-service buffet.

Si Xianxian pouted, her slippers soaking wet, making "plop plop" sounds as she walked.

It was unclear whether she was deliberately expressing her dissatisfaction.

The dinner provided by the Stone City Inn included seven or eight dishes, balanced between meat and vegetables, which was not bad at all.

Adhering to the principle of bulking up, Lu Ran piled his plate high and headed with Si Xianxian to a corner of the dining room.

"As soon as you sit down, start talking. What exactly is going on?" Si Xianxian asked immediately after sitting down.

Lu Ran buried his head in his meal, mumbling through mouthfuls, "Eat more, talk less."

"Oh, come on, just tell me!" Si Xianxian was dying of curiosity.

In her eyes, Lu Ran had a maturity that didn't match his age.

Even a Fierce Heavenly believer like herself had to restrain herself around him.

Moreover, Lu Ran possessed a terrifying Divine Technique, capable of reversing the will of living beings.

Hence, Si Xianxian really didn't understand. How could such a person, well-equipped both internally and externally, have a mortal enemy?

"High school students, what else could it be?" Seeing Lu Ran remain silent, Si Xianxian began to guess on her own. "Is it because of a girl?"

Lu Ran continued to eat in silence.

Si Xianxian observed Lu Ran's expression. "Or did they think you were easy to bully and started picking on you?"

As she spoke, Si Xianxian's expression darkened.

During her first visit to Lu Ran's home, he had mentioned that his father had "left."

Si Xianxian never believed in the notion that "all men are born good."

Especially the malice of the young, which is totally irrational.

Suddenly, Lu Ran lifted his head. "How do you think you've been behaving these past few days?"

"Huh?" Sure enough, Si Xianxian's attention was diverted. She rated herself, "Pretty good, I guess?"

"I think so too," Lu Ran agreed. "We should team up more often in the future."

A smile spread across Si Xianxian's face as she leaned back. "Ah, finally I can get away from her."

Suddenly, Lu Ran said, "If you don't perform well, I can return you at any time."

Si Xianxian's smiling face froze, and she leaned forward. "Say that again?"

Unflinchingly, Lu Ran asked, "Ever heard of a seven-day no-questions-asked return policy?"

Si Xianxian's eyes widened slightly.

Lu Ran pursed his lips and smiled. "You're the 'lifetime return without a reason' kind."

Si Xianxian propped her elbow on the table, and her face suddenly approached Lu Ran's, hissing through clenched teeth, "You wouldn't dare!"

Lu Ran: "..."

What a waste of a good appearance.

With such a master, even the prettiest face often becomes fiercely twisted.

"Eat, eat..." Lu Ran's words came to an abrupt halt as his eyebrows tightened.

"What's wrong?" Si Xianxian watched as Lu Ran's face grew somber.

She seemed to realize something and quickly looked toward a nearby table.

The few students whispered something to each other, which Si Xianxian naturally couldn't hear clearly.

But she knew that Lu Ran could.

At that moment, Lu Ran indeed quite agreed with what Kou Yingquan had just whispered under his breath—it damn well was ominous.

Yeah, running into you again, I feel pretty bad luck myself!

"Damn, you still dare to provoke?" Si Xianxian sweetly retorted and stood up at once.

"Zzzap—"

Her chair furiously slid backward, the legs screeching against the floor.

"Si Xianxian!" Lu Ran was alarmed and quickly reached out to grab her.

This was Stone City!

Starting a fight here could lead to a loss of believer points and expulsion from the city.

In serious cases, you could be blacklisted by the Demon Cave and banned for life!

"Damn, you're really asking for it!" Si Xianxian's sweet voice carried on.

She caught Lu Ran's hand in a backhand move and gave a strong push.

With that great force, Lu Ran and the chair were knocked over and sent flying.

Lu Ran: "Hey? Isn't that... hey?"

Kou Yingquan's complexion changed drastically as he promptly stood up and retreated.

Si Xianxian, fuming with rage and striding forth, immediately locked onto her target!

The one at risk of loss or imminent harm is the one who reacts the most fiercely.

Within just two or three steps, Si Xianxian had already disregarded the other three.

Only Kou Yingquan, who was the first to jump up and the one showing the most guilt!

His robust build... fitting, he was the one!

Kou Yingquan quickly donned his Blood Evil Clothes. "What are you trying to do? Stay away!"

"Heh." Si Xianxian scoffed coldly, quickening her pace.

She wasn't laughing out of agitation but rather revealing a fierce smile amidst the rage.

The Fierce Heavenly believers... were just her type!

A female soldier in the restaurant yelled, "Stop it, right now! I will deduct your believer points!"

How many years had it been since someone dared cause trouble within Stone City?

Didn't people understand how severe the consequences could be?

The points you worked so hard to accumulate could be deducted by hundreds with one fell swoop, limiting what you could do—how could you stand in society?

"Believer points?" Si Xianxian cursed. "I'm a damn Fierce Heavenly believer, you're talking to me about points?"

The female soldier: "..."

Everyone else: "..."

Oh, so you're a Fierce Heavenly believer; then it's okay.

Everyone knows the notorious temperament of Fierce Heavenly believers.

Those believers living within society, it's good enough if their points aren't in the negatives!

Uh... wait, it can't be okay!

You can't fight!

"A Fierce Heavenly believer?" Kou Yingquan panicked completely.

For fuck's sake!

Fierce Heavenly???

This girl, as beautiful as Jiang Ruyi... a Fierce Heavenly believer?!

I should have known—when she looked over the group before, her gaze was so haughty...

"Whoosh—" Kou Yingquan, feeling an immense threat, didn't hesitate any longer, retreating rapidly while lifting one hand.

Stream Grade Divine Skill·Prisoner Demon Chain!

A blood-colored chain appeared directly in front of Si Xianxian.

"Crack!!"

Si Xianxian smashed the Prisoner Demon Chain with a single slap.

"River... River Realm..." Kou Yingquan stuttered, hastily releasing another part of his robe.

"Crack!!"

The snapping sound echoed again.

Si Xianxian, with another slap, shattered even the Blood Evil Clothes, known for their defense!

Could a River Realm believer tear apart a Stream Grade Divine Skill with bare hands?

Most likely.

But when it comes to Fierce Heavenly believers, the answer is: of course they can!

Because at the Stream Realm Third Rank, Fierce Heavenly believers are fitted with a Divine Technique named—Fierce Heavenly Power!

This technique can greatly enhance a believer's strength attribute.

The godly skill system of the Fierce Heavenly Sect is very specialized, focusing only on offense or amplifying offense!

Simply put, the Fierce Heavenly Sect exists solely for "killing."

"Whoosh—"

Si Xianxian burst forward, catching Kou Yingquan's neck in an instant, fury surging in her heart!

The so-called "Explosive Barrel" was not just talk.

Or perhaps, she had been cooped up by Lu Ran's stringent control over the past week...

The towering Kou Yingquan was lifted off his feet, terrified, gazing into Si Xianxian's blazing eyes.

"You..." He barely got out one word before Si Xianxian's soft palm struck his face.

"Slap!"

The sound was incredibly crisp.

A vivid red handprint immediately appeared on Kou Yingquan's cheek.

"Ah!" Kou Yingquan screamed, sent reeling by the slap, spitting blood, and several teeth were knocked loose.

Si Xianxian demanded angrily, "What did you just say?"

Kou Yingquan's face throbbed with hot pain, as if his jawbone was about to be shattered.

Si Xianxian had held back after all, or else... well, okay, regarding Fierce Heavenly believers, you can't make such optimistic speculations.

More likely, the Fierce Heavenly believer didn't want to finish it in one blow but rather vent her anger further...

Kou Yingquan staggered, dazed: "I... Ah!!"

He cried out again as Si Xianxian's pale hand rose for another slap.

"Slap!"

Now both sides of his cheeks bore bright red handprints, somewhat symmetrical, no?

Si Xianxian: "Do I need your answer?"

Clearly, she didn't care what Kou Yingquan had said.

Asking was merely a one-sided notification to you why I'm hitting you!

As for what you said, I'm not interested in listening, just be aware of it yourself!

"Stop!"

"Don't hit him anymore!"

"Fierce Heavenly believer! Calm down! Calm down immediately!"

"Slap!" Si Xianxian ignored everything, delivering another harsh slap.

"Gurgle..." Kou Yingquan's consciousness blurred, his mouth full of blood, he no longer had the ability to speak.

"Whoosh!!"

A gale swept in—another set of Blood Evil Clothes?

But this time, Si Xianxian failed to shatter the clothes and was instead blown away by them.

Amid the tumultuous air, furniture in the restaurant tossed chaotically.

A soldier stormed into the eatery, barking loudly, "Do you know where you are?"

As he questioned, the man glanced to the side.

Kou Yingquan, forcibly split away by the robe, now lay prone on the ground, unmoving as if he had passed out.

His mouth was a bloody mess, and he looked dreadful!

The man was both shocked and angry. "Do you have any idea what you're doing?!"

"I'll be damned..." Si Xianxian slapped the ground with her palm, rapidly getting up with an aggressive stare ahead.

"Alright." A familiar voice came from behind her.

However, she didn't even register the most familiar voice.

This Fierce Heavenly believer was clearly beyond reasoning!

With a "snap," Lu Ran grasped Si Xianxian's wrist.

"Hmm?" Si Xianxian turned her head, as if she saw something unthinkable.

Attempting to break free, she was stunned to discover that she couldn't match Lu Ran's strength.

How could that be?

Si Xianxian was completely flabbergasted.

I'm at the River Realm. Second Rank… am I... am I really in the River Realm?

Just now, I flipped him like playing around, and now how... how is he holding me back?

"Alright," Lu Ran said softly.

His hand, still holding Si Xianxian's wrist, was shaking ever so slightly.

This River Realm Fierce Heavenly girl was really damn wild!

He was almost at his limit holding onto her while using the Evil Technique·Soul Splitting Power.

If she activated the Divine Technique·Fierce Sky Power, he'd be flung away by her!

"Xianxian," Lu Ran looked at her earnestly, whispering softly, "Calm down."

Si Xianxian stared blankly at Lu Ran.

Her anger, now overwhelmed by shock and confusion.

Of course, others weren't aware of this, but to ease this Explosive Barrel's mood, the eatery fell dead silent!

"If you don't calm down, I'm really going to return you to your aunt," Lu Ran said softly.

Si Xianxian finally came back to her senses.

No, I'm going to have to ask about this!

She pushed her doubts aside for the moment, her face struggled for a bit, but ultimately, she loosened her grip.

Then, Si Xianxian turned her head, looked toward the pitiful Kou Yingquan, and huffed coldly:

"Hmph!"

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