For more than half a month, Lu Ran, accompanied by Night Charm, had been slaughtering wildly in the Demon Cave.

The efficiency of the slaughter was astonishing, and the growth rate of the Evil Sculpture was naturally rapid!

Whenever Lu Ran returned to the city to rest, he would hide Night Charm in the deep mountains and forests.

To avoid losing her, Lu Ran would also leave the Divine Weapon·Silent Night Blade with her.

Between a master and a divine weapon, there naturally existed a spiritual connection, so there was no need to worry about losing each other.

By the fifth of June, that day had finally come when Lu Ran could leave that damned place!

"Phew..."

In the forest, Lu Ran leaned against a large tree and took a deep breath.

His face showed signs of fatigue, but his expression could hardly hide his joy.

Inside the God Demon Sculpture Garden, that Evil Sculpture of the Ghost General was buzzing and trembling!

It had already reached the River Realm·Fifth Rank two days ago.

Now, advancing to the next level meant entering the River Realm!

Beside him, Night Charm was diligently on guard, occasionally glancing at her master.

"Uh-huh~" After an unknown amount of time, Lu Ran finally opened his eyes and viciously stretched.

The Ghost General Evil Sculpture had reached River Realm·First Rank!

"Night Charm." Lu Ran, leaning against the tree, turned his head to look at Evil Demon.

Night Charm took long strides and quickly came over, awaiting his orders.

"I need to go back, and you need to come back too," Lu Ran said softly.

Night Charm, unable to understand complex human words, simply bowed her head lower as a sign of respect.

Lu Ran sighed deeply.

Now that his training was over and he was about to leave, he definitely couldn't leave Night Charm in the Demon Cave.

Once discovered, that would really stir up a mess!

An Evil Sculpture named Night Charm coming out of the General Tomb?

The whole world would go crazy!

The problem was, this Night Charm had been with Lu Ran for more than half a month and was trained quite well.

It was a pity to just recall her.

"Come back."

Lu Ran said softly, really wanting to say something like "Hard work."

But when he had summoned Night Charm last time, Lord Immortal Goat had severely reprimanded him.

Subordinates are servants, tools, beings formed from the energy of Lu Ran.

"Zi!"

The blade entered the flesh.

Moments later, Night Charm turned into wisps of mist, moving towards the Divine Power Pearl on Lu Ran's neck.

A soul quietly emerged and drifted towards Lu Ran, merging into his eyes.

Night Charm had returned.

From the body to the soul, everything belonged to Lu Ran.

"Snap!" Lu Ran slapped his forehead, feeling rather vexed.

Where could he get a space-storing type Magic Artifact?

With this concern on his mind, Lu Ran took up his blade and flew high towards Stone City.

...

In the afternoon, Lu Ran left the Demon Cave and returned to the military camp below Ji Zhu Mountain.

He immediately retrieved his stored items, put on his hat and mask, and quickly left.

Just then, a taxi arrived with passengers, and Lu Ran immediately jumped in after they alighted.

After instructing the driver with a simple "Airport," Lu Ran took out a power bank from his backpack, charged his mobile phone, and turned it on.

As expected, he saw some missed calls and many messages.

Most were from Little Yuanxi, and a few were from teammates.

Lu Ran didn't hesitate and directly opened Jiang Ruyi's chat.

Jiang: "Have you arrived? Have you entered the Demon Cave?"

Jiang: "Remember to eat and rest on time."

Jiang: "The results of our final graduation exam are out. You scored 99 points.

Since you didn't participate in the Children's Day activities, your university entrance exam score is 738.6 points."

Jiang: "It's on the official website, you are the national top scorer! Well done."

Jiang: "You've been reported on the news, everyone online is praising you, and mom and dad are so happy."

Jiang: "Tabby cat keeps sticking to mom and ignores me.

I secretly pinched its tail last night."

Jiang: "Wu Lie River University contacted me, all procedures are well handled."

Jiang: "Has it been tough recently?"

"Jiang" retracted one message.

Jiang: "I miss you."

Lu Ran's eyes softened as he watched the girl's flurry of messages, one after another.

Reading each line, Lu Ran could almost hear her gentle whispering.

There was a time when the Jiang Ruyi in his mobile phone was too aloof.

A simple "Hmm" would be sent from thousands of miles away, but now...

Lu Ran opened his contacts and dialed her number.

"Lu Ran?" The call was quickly answered, with a surprised voice on the other end.

"Miss me?" Lu Ran asked with a smile.

There was a moment of silence on the other end.

Lu Ran looked out the taxi window and prodded, "Huh?"

Her voice was soft and low: "Don't miss."

Lu Ran smiled, "The last message, you didn't pull it back in time, did you?"

At Jiang Mansion in Rain Alley City, across the water,

A girl in a white nightgown lay on the small bed in the bedroom, stubbornly pouting, not saying a word.

"Ruyi?" On the phone, that annoying voice came again.

Jiang Ruyi hugged the little tabby cat, gently pinching its soft cat ears.

"It was a mistake, don't be mad," Lu Ran said softly.

"Meow?" The little tabby cat curiously watched its mistress as if hearing something.

The fluffy little head leaned in, sniffing the mobile phone in the girl's hand.

Jiang Ruyi embraced the little tabby cat in her arms again: "Are you out of the Demon Cave?"

"Just came out, now heading to the airport."

"Did you complete the task given by Lord Immortal Goat?"

"It's more or less completed," Lu Ran replied softly in the taxi.

Now, he was equipped with Spirit Defense Techniques—Ghost General's Will!

He should earn further approval from Lord Immortal Goat.

Feeling the silence from the other end, Lu Ran asked, "Should I come home first?"

"Don't!" Jiang Ruyi immediately refused.

"Meow." The little tabby cat got startled and attempted to break free from the girl's soft embrace.

But Jiang Ruyi, quick with her hands, caught the tail of the little tabby cat.

"Meow~" The little tabby cat turned its head, its pitiful eyes gazing at its mistress.

Jiang Ruyi's movements were gentle as she embraced the little tabby cat again, pulling it into her soft arms.

The little tabby cat seemed to have become a substitute.

Lu Ran's voice came through the phone: "It's also good to go back; I can leave from Beijing, and the tickets are easier to sell."

Jiang Ruyi reproached herself in silence, quickly responding: "Just go straight to Cai Nan, don't come back.

Otherwise, I won't send you messages anymore."

"Yo? Learning to threaten now?"

"Make your pilgrimage a priority. Go as soon as possible; don't keep Lord Immortal Goat waiting."

"Hmm… alright."

"By the way, you are the national top scorer; the school, the city, and the Divine People Bureau all want to reward you, probably adding up to about two to three hundred thousand."

Lu Ran: "Keep it! I'm not home, just keep it for me."

"Go," Jiang Ruyi said with a laugh, spitting at Lu Ran through the phone, "The school knows you went on a pilgrimage; they said they'll wait for your return."

"How can I claim it for you? I'm not your family."

Lu Ran looked distressed: "This is awkward.

I was so focused on dealing with official matters with you, I forgot to register our marriage."

Jiang Ruyi: ???

After a moment of reflection, she understood what Lu Ran meant by "official matters."

Jiang Ruyi's cheeks flushed instantly, both embarrassed and annoyed, and she hung up the phone.

She pinched its tail lightly and whispered, "Bad guy."

Little tabby cat: "Meow meow meow?"

Far away in Xiao Yi City, in a taxi heading to the airport, Lu Ran laughed as he put down his phone.

He wasn't short on money.

But who would say no to more money?

It's just the rules of "Heavenly Pride" that are too restrictive.

Otherwise, with Lu Ran's current reputation, he could easily earn money by endorsing a couple of ads.

The influence of "Heavenly Pride" was truly immense!

Once Lu Ran steps onto the grand stage built by the official authorities of Da Xia, he represents the face of Da Xia Country, and there are many things he can't do.

Not only Lu Ran, but including his relatives and even Sun Zhengfang and Wei Long, who appeared on the screen, their behaviors were strictly regulated.

Thanks to Lu Ran being a high school student, "Heavenly Pride" offered him great protection.

In these months, other competing students had already been approached by "Heavenly Pride" to participate in various official events.

After Lu Ran starts university, it will probably be the same.

Hmm... at least there's money to be made.

"Buzz~"

The phone vibrated.

Lu Ran looked down and saw a WeChat message from Jiang Ruyi.

Jiang: "Next time you level up, remember to tell me."

Ran: "What, you're ignoring me before I level up?"

Lu Ran stared at his phone, waiting a long time with no response.

"Good fellow~" Lu Ran shook his head and chuckled.

Starting to ignore me now?

Actually, Lu Ran could understand Jiang Ruyi's mental state.

Back then, when she went on a pilgrimage to Yu Men Pass, Lu Ran also dared not contact her too frequently, fearing he might disturb her serene mind.

Suddenly, a call came through.

Lu Ran raised an eyebrow and answered immediately: "Yuanxi?"

"Eh? It actually got through?" A playful voice came from the phone's other end.

"Miss me?" Lu Ran asked with a smile.

"Brother!!"

"Oh my!" Ran Dog abruptly tilted his head, startling the driver in front.

Lu Ran's head was buzzing!

Not even during the Evil Sculpture's level-up had his brain shaken this much...

"What are you yelling for?" Lu Ran said irritably.

"You're scolding me." Qiao Yuansi spoke in a pitiable tone, playfully continuing, "Poor little Yuanxi~ Mom doesn't care, brother doesn't love.

All alone in a luxurious apartment, eating burgers daily... gulp."

Lu Ran: "..."

Why is she still swallowing saliva while she speaks?

Lu Ran threatened: "I'm hanging up, okay?"

"No, no, no." Qiao Yuansi giggled, "Brother, you're the top scorer!

That score you fetched, nearly 740 points, you almost maxed out!"

In this world, ordinary people exist; the maximum score for ordinary students' university entrance exams is 750 points.

If directly compared, Lu Ran's score was indeed a bit high.

Lu Ran: "How about you?"

"Definitely nailed it!" Qiao Yuansi laughed joyfully, "When school starts again, I'll be a university student at Beijing University!"

Lu Ran smiled broadly, sincerely praising: "Impressive, congratulations."

"You're the most impressive!" Qiao Yuansi's smile faded, her tone unusually serious, "I told mom, and she's so happy!

Both mom and I are proud of you!"

"Hmm." Lu Ran lowered his head, softly responding.

Father, too, probably.

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