Luoxian Mountain, Luoxian Temple.

A pair of men and women respectfully offered incense.

Though Jiang Ruyi was not an Immortal Sheep Believer, she still worshipped devoutly.

After all, the fact that Lu Ran was not living in destitution in some rainy alley was all due to Lord Immortal Goat's grace.

Thus Jiang Ruyi was genuinely grateful and worshipped wholeheartedly.

"She is very devout."

Suddenly, a hoarse voice echoed in Lu Ran's mind.

At that moment, Lu Ran had his hands clasped together, looking up at the towering Divine Sculpture.

Hearing this, he instinctively turned his head to look at the enormous incense burner in front of which Jiang Ruyi was kneeling and praying.

Lu Ran thought for a moment and whispered, "I am immensely grateful that you acknowledge her."

Immortal Goat: "Her path to divinity is all because of you, how could I not acknowledge her?"

Lu Ran's mind stirred, catching onto a phrase.

Path to divinity?

Was it that straightforward?

Traditionally, people used terms like "enlightenment" or "the way of the heart" to express the state of mind one must maintain on the path of cultivation.

But here with Lord Immortal Goat, it was utterly unmasked!

Other deities would likely never speak this way.

The gods cultivate followers ultimately to expand their influence, consolidate their rule, and strengthen themselves.

The gods certainly weren't raising competitors or breeding troubles!

And the followers of each sect could never express it like this.

It was undeniably the greatest disrespect to the deities!

Besides, worshipping the gods itself involved giving one's own faith and loyalty.

Under subtle influences, none harbored evil thoughts.

The deep voice came again:

"I give you three months."

Lu Ran's expression turned serious, listening intently.

Immortal Goat: "I had no suitable Divine Techniques when my sect was in the River Realm.

However, you have many Evil Sculptures, cultivate your Evil Sculptures up to the River Realm, integrating various Evil Techniques of the River Realm.

Make up for your own weaknesses.

Then I will send you to explore the essence of this world."

Lu Ran pondered for a long while and whispered, "Weaknesses?"

"What, have you achieved great mastery in Divine Techniques?"

"Purification?" Lu Ran immediately spoke, "Should I master a Purification Skill?"

Immortal Goat coldly spoke: "Think for yourself.

I won't impose my standards on your path.

I only want results!"

Immortal Goat paused, his voice growing even colder: "Starting today, I will begin preparations, and in three months, I will open a Divine Ruins here.

Don't expect other Immortal Sheep Believers to help you.

Success or failure, it all depends on you!

If you can't take down the Divine Ruins, don't come to me crying!"

Lu Ran: "..."

You're always so nice to me,

why always speak with such a cold tone?

It's quite scary.

"Yes!" Lu Ran saluted the towering Divine Sculpture formally.

It seemed the deity indeed intended to open the Divine Ruins and send him to another realm.

Thinking of this, Yan Shuangzi, who had charged into the Beifeng Divine Ruins in Beifeng City back then, must be there, right?

It had already been a year.

Yan Shuangzi had been there for so long, she must have become very powerful by now, right?

Or perhaps, had she already perished?

Who knows.

And who could tell what differences there might be between the Beifeng Divine Ruins and the Immortal Sheep Divine Ruins.

Lu Ran suddenly thought of something and looked up once more at the deity:

"Lord Immortal Goat, can I return? Is there a limit on…"

He was sharply cut off before he could finish: "If you die, you naturally can't return."

Lu Ran remained silent for a long while, nodding gently: "Yes."

He turned his head again and noticed the young girl still kneeling beside the incense burner.

She had her eyes closed, hands clasped, murmuring something under her breath.

Her words were so soft, almost soundless, even Lu Ran couldn't hear what she was saying.

Lu Ran surveyed his surroundings, noticing several scattered worshippers and many Immortal Sheep Believers dressed in white Tai Chi attire surrounding the vast area, watching the two of them.

It seemed that his return to Luoxian Mountain had already spread to the back mountain.

Senior citizens, uncles, and aunts stood quite far away, their faces mostly bearing kindly smiles, continually scanning the two.

Especially Jiang Ruyi, who drew the attention of many Immortal Sheep Believers.

People naturally understood that she was the wife of the master of Luoxian Mountain.

After all, Lu Ran and Jiang Ruyi had always been seen together in "Heavenly Pride", inseparable.

"Hi, junior brother."

Cheng Rou saw Lu Ran's gaze sweeping over and couldn't help but wave her hand and call out softly.

She still sported a bun, her eyes gentle, holding a three- or four-year-old little girl.

The girl also had a bun, dressed in a miniature white training outfit.

Cute as a button.

She must be Cheng Rou, Senior Sister Cheng's little daughter, Gugu.

Initially, when Lu Ran heard his teacher mention her daughter, he was puzzled.

Aunt?

Who calls their daughter aunt? Isn't that a mistake in generational terms?

Then Senior Sister Cheng explained it was Mushroom in short.

Well... don't understand, but respect it.

Jiang Ruyi knelt in front of the incense burner for a long time.

To be precise, she worshipped the majestic Immortal Sheep Stone Sculpture for a long while.

Lu Ran stood quietly by her side.

As the true disciple of Immortal Sheep, he seemed quite ungrateful.

However, the longer Jiang Ruyi worshipped, the softer the Immortal Sheep Believers' gazes towards her became.

Jiang Ruyi was, after all, Da Xia's genius!

Unknown yet real!

The past few days, the Da Xia media crazily spread news that the Lu Jiang pair might both advance to River Realm!

At this moment, though people couldn't see Jiang Ruyi's whole face, they could feel the aura faintly emanating from her.

The rumors were probably becoming a reality.

Such a Jiang Realm Great Power from another sect, respectfully offering incense and devoutly worshipping inside the Luoxian Temple...

How could it not endear her to the Immortal Sheep Believers?

It seemed she truly cared deeply about Lu Ran.

"Ruyi." Lu Ran waited for a long while, but still bent down and gently patted her back.

"Mhm." Jiang Ruyi quietly responded, and after a few more seconds, she grasped his arm and stood up.

The Immortal Sheep Believers all crowded forward.

An enthusiastic auntie even grabbed Lu Ran's hand, constantly patting the back of his hand and kindly looking him over.

"You're back, young Lu."

"Why have you lost weight again, wait a moment and auntie will make you some fried meat."

"Sister Liu, make it with mushrooms, young Lu likes mushrooms."

"This girl is your girlfriend, right? She's so pretty..."

"Not the same person as on TV, like a fairy!"

"A perfect match, truly a good match."

For a moment, the quiet Luoxian Temple turned into a bustling marketplace.

Though the rules of the Immortal Sheep faction were not strict, causing a commotion inside the temple was ultimately not proper.

Cheng Rou immediately spoke up, maintaining order.

Jiang Ruyi also appeared confused, surrounded by several enthusiastic aunties, who kept talking nonsense.

The Immortal Sheep faction was indeed different from others.

She had been to Jade Gate Pass once and had cultivated under Divine·Jade Talisman.

The rules there were quite strict, and the atmosphere was extremely solemn.

But these Immortal Sheep Believers...

Each one was more enthusiastic than the last, their faces all bearing kind smiles.

"Alright, alright." Cheng Rou put in some effort and finally made the believers disperse.

Lu Ran finally managed to disengage and hurriedly greeted an elder standing slightly behind Cheng Rou:

"Grandpa Cheng, why have you come? We should have visited you."

Cheng Yi, this Jiang Realm·Fifth Rank power, usually stayed in the back mountain and seldom appeared.

Cheng Yi smiled a return greeting: "My friend, bringing your wife back to the mountain, it is appropriate for me to come to meet you."

Jiang Ruyi tugged down her knitted scarf, revealing the lower half of her face.

Following Lu Ran's title, she softly said, "Hello, Grandpa Cheng."

Before Mr. Cheng could speak, Cheng Rou's eyes already widened.

She looked up at Jiang Ruyi, blurting out:

"You're so beautiful! How can someone be this pretty..."

Lu Ran introduced: "This is Senior Sister Cheng Rou, she took care of me during my stay here."

Jiang Ruyi smiled and said: "Thank you, sister, for taking care of Lu Ran."

Facing outsiders, Jiang Ruyi was always graceful and composed.

"Ahem." Cheng Yi coughed lightly.

Cheng Rou then came back to her senses, hugging her daughter: "No thanks, no thanks.

Gugu, quickly call them brother and sister."

A four-year-old child, of course, could speak.

But the daughter followed her mother, staring at Jiang Ruyi with big eyes, seemingly mesmerized.

Jiang Ruyi: "Auntie?"

Lu Ran chuckled: "It's Mushroom."

"Hello, Gugu." Jiang Ruyi extended her hand, her slender fingers slightly curled before lightly flicking the little girl's nose.

"Hmm." The little girl's tender face flushed with a hint of red.

She turned her head and hugged her mother tight, the little bun on her head bobbing.

Lu Ran leaned close to Jiang Ruyi's ear and whispered: "In the future, let's also have such an adorable daughter."

Jiang Ruyi's cheeks immediately flushed red, and she slightly bowed her head.

The dignified and elegant fairy suddenly became a shy young girl.

In front of others, she was always confident and composed, but in front of Lu Ran, she was often emotionally stirred.

Cheng Yi spoke up with a smile: "Let's go, back to the back mountain."

Cheng Rou patted her daughter's back, apologetically smiling at Lu Jiang pair before leading the way ahead.

Cheng Yi walked with his hands behind his back, pacing slowly: "I observe, young friend, that you have already advanced to the River Realm."

"Yes, Grandpa Cheng," Lu Ran immediately nodded, "This time returning to the mountain, I plan to stay for about a week."

"Why are you in such a rush to leave, junior brother?" Cheng Rou's voice came from up ahead.

Lu Ran apologetically said: "On the fifteenth of the lunar month, there's another 'Heavenly Pride' competition."

Since Lord Immortal Goat set the date in three months, it just so happened that Lu Ran could participate in the remaining two sessions of Heavenly Pride.

If he could maintain his ranking, then there would be rewards like Divine Weapons and Magic Artifacts.

Lu Ran very much hoped to obtain a powerful Divine Weapon or Magic Artifact!

That way, he could greatly enhance his combat power, better suited to venture into another realm.

Cheng Yi seemed puzzled: "So, young friend, this visit..."

Lu Ran pondered for a moment, then said: "I had an agreement with Lord Immortal Goat, to present incense immediately upon advancing to the River Realm."

"Good, good!" Cheng Yi appeared quite relieved and gently stroked his beard.

The mountain path was serene, with no one else around.

Lu Ran thought for a moment, then inquired: "Grandpa Cheng, have you ever received a Divine Blessing?"

Cheng Yi sighed: "I have.

Without Lord Immortal Goat's blessing, I wouldn't have reached where I am today."

Ahead, Cheng Rou's heart stirred.

For so many years, Cheng Yi had never directly addressed this matter.

Now, with just a question from Lu Ran, Grandpa openly clarified it.

Indeed... well, that's right.

The junior brother's words should be listened to and responded to.

Lu Ran: "Grandpa Cheng, at what rank did you receive the blessing?"

Cheng Yi, looking slightly puzzled at Lu Ran, still answered: "River Realm."

"Uh-huh." Lu Ran nodded slightly, not saying anything further.

Some matters still required the deity's approval, Lu Ran wasn't the decision maker.

But that blessing beam of light was really thick, wide enough to stand several more people.

Cheng Yi was a treasure that Lord Immortal Goat had left for Lu Ran.

He was a strong support for Lu Ran!

If he could bring him along, whether from the perspective of beneficence or from strengthening his own forces, it would be beneficial for Lu Ran.

"By the way!" Seeing that no one spoke for a while, Cheng Rou spoke up, "Junior brother, weren't you planning to visit Grandpa Cheng three days ago?

A few days ago, he came out of closed-door cultivation!"

Lu Ran looked at Cheng Yi: "Grandpa Cheng Li?"

Cheng Yi nodded with a smile: "Rest for a couple of days, young friend. I'll speak to my younger brother and arrange for you two to meet."

Lu Ran probed: "This time coming out of cultivation, Grandpa Cheng Li must have made a breakthrough, right?"

Cheng Yi laughed heartily, stroking his beard, full of pride: "My younger brother is much stronger than me."

Lu Ran's eyes instantly sharpened!

Stronger than you?

You are a Jiang Realm·Fifth Rank, and he's even stronger?

Lu Ran couldn't help but be excited!

The elders of the Cheng Family were sure to be the elite troops under Lu Ran's command!

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