"Who is this fierce? Daring to confront Zhao Zhenren in front of so many people?"

"Probably isn't well-informed and still thinks Senior Zhao is just at River Realm·Fifth Rank, trying to show off in front of Goddess Jiang?"

"Haha, there's going to be a good show now! A Jiang Realm Great Power won't tolerate such insult."

"That's literally courting death... wait! Hold on! The person speaking seems... seems like..."

"Holy shit? Isn't that Lu Ran?"

"Lu Ran!! Wow! It really is him, finally seeing him in person!"

"I said, who would dare to confront a Jiang Realm Great Power like that, turns out it's Lu Tianjiao..."

Following Jiang Ruyi's gaze, many people turned to look in Lu Ran's direction.

Students around Lu Ran, not wanting to draw fire to themselves, also didn't want to endure the wrath of a Jiang Realm Great Power.

At the same time, the students really wanted to know who was so brave as to risk his life for the favor of a beauty.

Thus, as Jiang Ruyi looked over, people in the crowd began to step aside.

By then, the figure of a young man in black clothes, wearing a hat and a mask, was revealed.

Upon seeing him, there was a great commotion!

Who did they see?

The unparalleled national top scholar, Da Xia's genius—Lu Ran!

Instantly, the whole place erupted!

Lu Ran's popularity was far higher than Jiang Ruyi's.

"It really is Lu Ran, Lu Ran!!"

"Ran...no, General Ran is here!"

"Lu Ran! Lu Ran! Lu Ran!"

In a moment, cheers rose wave after wave.

Lu Ran, oblivious to all this, was quietly looking at Jiang Ruyi.

His heart was in turmoil.

Because the radiant smile Jiang Ruyi showed upon their reunion gradually turned sour.

Her lips pursed as she still smiled, but her eyes held an indescribable grievance.

Grievance?

Lu Ran was about to explode!

Having just returned from Luoxian Mountain, his heart had been so peaceful and calm.

Now, that look in Jiang Ruyi's eyes nearly drove Lu Ran to become a Fierce Heavenly believer!

Since entering high school, the two of them had been almost inseparable.

Lu Ran wasn't exactly a warm man.

He had made Jiang Ruyi feel embarrassed, annoyed, and even unhappy with his reproach.

But he had never made her feel aggrieved!

"Come." Lu Ran stepped forward and waved to Jiang Ruyi.

It was unclear if it was longing or grievance that spurred her.

The usually shy Jiang Ruyi, under everyone's eyes, took steps toward Lu Ran.

And those steps gradually turned into a forward glide.

As the Jade Talisman Formation appeared and vanished, Jiang Ruyi, dressed in a white long dress, like a swift swallow returning to its nest, threw herself into Lu Ran's arms.

Her long hair fluttered, her dress danced.

Gusts of wind swept by, carrying her fluttering dress, wrapping around his body.

"Wow!!"

"This is so damn youthful, isn't it?"

"Oh~~~"

"The referee teacher was just scowling, telling unrelated people to leave, and now he's smiling too, really has no bottom line."

"It's not in vain changing my preference to Wu Lie River University! To witness this scene with my own eyes, it's worth it haha!"

"I'm always like this, standing in the crowd, repeatedly witnessing the happiness of others..."

"Don't be so humble, bro, why don't we date each other?"

On the other side of the field, Zhao Zhenren's smile completely stiffened.

Vast River,

Not only represents the level of power.

It also represents one's status and identity!

As a Great Power of the Human Clan, he certainly has his dignity.

Whether it was Lu Ran's earlier disrespectful words, or the mocking looks from the people around...

All made Zhao Zhenren lose face!

When he blocked Jiang Ruyi just now, he stepped forward and Jiang Ruyi stepped back.

That indifferent look in her eyes truly stabbed at the heart.

Now, as soon as Lu Ran appeared over there, her gaze softened, and her face showed a bright smile.

Lu Ran merely waved, and she hurried forward, throwing herself into his arms.

Without a moment's hesitation, without any concern, it was as if she was declaring her allegiance.

Jiang Ruyi was undoubtedly faithful.

Despite the various thoughts of the onlookers, whether envy, sourness, or sadness,

Anyway, this quality of Jiang Ruyi made people insanely favor her!

"Were you aggrieved?" Lu Ran, holding the warm and fragrant Jiang Ruyi, whispered softly.

Jiang Ruyi pursed her lips, buried her face in Lu Ran's neck, and said nothing.

She thought that what awaited her was a beautiful college life.

But everything was beyond her expectation.

Two editions of "Heavenly Pride" made her the most radiant person in campus, entering with an aura.

Just on the very first day of school, so many people came up to her.

Jiang Ruyi was undoubtedly gentle and kind, politely refusing each time.

However, this politeness did not dispel those people but instead landed her in deeper trouble.

The confessions of young students were bold and direct.

Those coveting gazes made Jiang Ruyi extremely disgusted.

Jiang Ruyi indeed possessed the reality of a Heavenly Pride, but she was also a girl from a small town.

When she stepped out of that small world, everything seemed changed.

This world full of hardship bred many mad people.

It's as if they could not see she had someone in her heart, had not seen her various affections for Lu Ran on "Heavenly Pride."

Whether they were those with ulterior motives or fervent fans, they all troubled and worried Jiang Ruyi.

If not for her strong abilities and the constant support from Deng Tian, after the opening ceremony, she might have even been stuck in place.

Being watched and followed in the daytime, even rudely stopped directly.

Her dormitory knocked on again and again at night, piled with flowers and gifts.

Reluctantly, she put away her gentle nature and donned a cold face.

She worked hard to regain the state of cultivation within the Jade Sect, learning from her senior brothers and sisters, becoming a stern Jade Talisman Believer.

Cold and strict, unattainable.

All these changes took place in less than a day.

Back in high school, it wasn't like this.

Perhaps... it's because there were too few students in small places, and their overall strength was not good enough to approach her.

And Wu Lie River University, though not the top school in Da Xia, is undeniably a first-class institution.

The students who managed to get in were, of course, not lacking in strength or confidence.

The environment had changed.

The people by her side had also gone.

Why did she reply to Lu Ran's message only in the early hours of the morning?

Because Jiang Ruyi took a long time editing it, having a lot to say to Lu Ran.

Eventually, all her feelings were summed up in the word "Congratulations," which she sent out.

She didn't want the harassment she suffered to distract Lu Ran or prevent him from focusing on his practices.

"Ruyi?" Lu Ran gently patted her back, whispering.

"Mmm." Jiang Ruyi softly replied, like a little cat, gently rubbing her face against Lu Ran's shoulder, smelling his scent.

Despite still many eyes on her,

In this moment, in Lu Ran's arms, Jiang Ruyi felt immensely secure.

"Got my dose of sweetness, finally seeing the real deal!"

"This is way better than watching 'Heavenly Pride,' right?"

"Nonsense! In 'Heavenly Pride' they barely held hands and had to carry out city defense duties, where could they find the leisure for this?"

"Tsk tsk, Senior Zhao's face is all dark, why doesn't he just leave?"

"He probably isn't finding it easy to leave, with so many people watching, a Jiang Realm Great Power being publicly embarrassed..."

At this moment, Zhao Zhenren indeed seemed to be in a difficult position.

As a follower of the First-class Divine Sect, Zhao Zhenren was undoubtedly a gifted martial artist, extremely proud.

During his sophomore summer vacation, he had reinvented himself and returned to campus as "Vast River."

Lu Ran's statement to him, "Can't you comprehend human speech?", was quite impolite!

More crucially, there were too many spectators.

Students' private discussions were like fanning the flames.

"Lu Tianjiao." Zhao Zhenren's face regained its smile, showing the demeanor of a master, "I was just trying to escort my junior sister back, to help her out.

Isn't it a bit much for you to be so blatantly rude?"

Jiang Ruyi whispered: "Let's just go, ignore him."

She could use her own strength, relying on her enchanting immortal-like appearance, to deter some people.

But there were others she indeed couldn't handle; she was ready to ask the school for help.

"Blatantly rude?" Lu Ran raised his eyelids, looking at Zhao Zhenren.

Zhao Zhenren continued smiling: "Junior sister is too popular, always getting stopped.

I meant well, hoping to help her, so she can have some peace on her way back, any problem?"

Lu Ran snorted: "All I see is, while everyone else stepped aside, only you stopped her.

I told you several times already, no need for you to escort.

Relying on some strength, persistently bothering her, right?"

Zhao Zhenren's gaze shifted slightly, but he maintained his smile: "You are not at school, unaware of the situation she's facing."

"Ha?" Lu Ran laughed outright, "At least as a Jiang Realm, regarded as a Great Power in people's mouths, is this your standard?

Are you blaming me for not being by her side?"

Jiang Ruyi gently tugged at Lu Ran's sleeve, whispering: "Let's just leave, Lu Ran."

Zhao Zhenren's smile gradually faded, originally thinking a few words exchanged between them would calm things down, this matter would pass.

However, this Lu Ran, really didn't give any face, did he?

Honestly speaking, if it were any other River Realm student daring to rant against a Jiang Realm Great Power...

Zhao Zhenren might have lost his patience long ago!

He looked at the unyielding Lu Ran and said sternly:

"Lu Tianjiao represents Da Xia's face, should still discern right from wrong, treating people with some politeness."

Lu Ran drew a knife from behind, pointing it distantly at Zhao Zhenren, those deep and tranquil eyes turning increasingly cold:

"Don't freaking label me!

You're persistently bothering my girlfriend, and you expect me to treat you courteously?"

Lu Ran drawing his knife and pointing from afar undoubtedly escalated the situation.

River Realm, challenging Jiang Realm.

Whether it be from the historical context of Jiang Realm's status within the Human Clan or from Zhao Zhenren's personal dignity, this matter would not end well.

Zhao Zhenren's expression grew darker: "Lu Tianjiao, better not act rashly.

Here, there are no two Jiang Realm Great Powers to back you up."

Lu Ran's most dazzling feat was undoubtedly slaying the Jiang Realm·Evil Dog.

However, it's undeniable that when he killed the Demon Lord, he had the support of Captain Ge and Senior Liu, it wasn't solely Lu Ran's achievement.

"Heh." Lu Ran smirked, suddenly turning his head to look toward the front left.

The watching students there all looked puzzled, not understanding why.

Lu Ran looked at one of the male students: "You're right, this is too youthful!"

Lu Ran, who had been facing Evil Demons with weapons all day, indeed felt different upon arriving at the university campus.

Male student: "..."

Indeed, when Jiang Ruyi had thrown herself into Lu Ran's arms just now, this student had indeed blurted out this remark.

The problem was, with such a distance and so many people talking, you could still hear what I said?

"Lu... Hmm." Jiang Ruyi's words were suddenly choked back.

Lu Ran pulled down his mask slightly and gently pressed his lips against her tender ones.

Jiang Ruyi's face flushed instantly, overwhelmed with shyness, unable to utter a word.

Until she was guided behind by Lu Ran, Jiang Ruyi remained dazed, a delicate hand tightly clutching the side of her dress.

"Is this something I can watch for free?"

"Hahaha! No problem, this is so damn youthful!"

"Ran Shen, I want a kiss too..."

Amidst the rising jeers, Lu Ran pulled his mask up, his gaze firmly fixed on the grim-faced Zhao Zhenren:

"Come on, senior, I'll give it a try! See if you really have the ability to safely escort my girlfriend back to the dorm."

Zhao Zhenren's eyes darkened, stepping forward: "Then I shall exchange a few moves with Lu Tianjiao!"

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