Lu Ran looked at the image on the window for a long time.

When he came back to his senses, he was startled to find that Liu Yunlan was still standing not far behind him.

The deputy director of the Divine People Bureau of Yunshan City was waiting quietly...

Hmm, I must be quite the figure.

Feeling the glances from the soldiers around him, Lu Ran felt a bit embarrassed: "Aunt Liu."

"Clack, clack, clack."

The sound of high heels entered his ears.

Liu Yunlan, with her hands behind her back, took a few steps forward.

Lu Ran suddenly worried whether she would pull out a pair of handcuffs from behind...

After all, Liu Yunlan was wearing a uniform!

The attire of a Divine People enforcer wasn't too different from a police uniform, solemn and sacred, exuding an oppressive aura.

She had a slender figure, simple hair bun at the back of her head, and was indeed a middle-aged aunt, but there was a commanding presence in her demeanor.

Perhaps because they were of the same major realm, Liu Yunlan was not afraid of crushing Lu Ran, so she didn't restrain her aura.

Lu Ran was naturally gentle and humble.

Now, with Director Aunt at his side, he became even more well-behaved.

Lu Ran didn't know why he was afraid.

In any case... well, Lu Ran would also get nervous when meeting his homeroom teacher.

"Life Disciplined People of Daxia"

"The recording and communication equipment, Auntie has placed on the first floor for you."

Liu Yunlan stood alongside Lu Ran, looking down at the city filled with towering buildings, and continued:

"You want to participate in 'Heavenly Pride', but the top floor of Wu Lie Building is a work area, where filming is not allowed."

Lu Ran nodded immediately: "I understand, I won't stay here tonight, I will go down in a bit."

Liu Yunlan turned her head slightly, regarding the famous genius of Da Xia with her gaze.

She suddenly felt that it was the right choice to meet with Lu Ran early and have him call her "Aunt Liu."

Back then, Lu Ran wasn't Da Xia's number one Heavenly Pride.

What's more important was that back then, Lu Ran was still in the River Realm.

If it were now...

Liu Yunlan wasn't sure whether she would dare let him call her "aunt."

Lu Ran's meteoric rise was too ferocious!

Eight days ago,

Lu Ran ascended to the River Realm by the Wu Lie River, and his demeanor then had already amazed Liu Yunlan.

Now, just a mere eight days later,

when Lu Ran stood before her once again, he had undergone another transformation?!

Liu Yunlan's beautiful eyes sparkled continuously.

Indeed, even within the River Realm, degress of nobility and respect could still exist.

Lu Ran avoided eye contact.

Man, this is awkward!

In the command center's solemn atmosphere,

under Director Liu's gaze, Lu Ran was already recalling all the misdeeds he had done in his life.

Not many, but deadly ones!

Even the God Demon Sculpture Garden alone was enough for Lu Ran to die ten thousand times.

"Your mentality has been well maintained," Liu Yunlan quietly commended.

Lu Ran looked out the window, observing the Moon Gazers on the streets, indeed as tiny as ants:

"I always remember the advice given by the Bureau."

"Hm?"

"Consider people as people."

"Hehe." Liu Yunlan chuckled and nodded, "Little Lu, while you still listen to what your Auntie says..."

Lu Ran interrupted: "Aunt Liu, regardless of strength level, you are a Divine People enforcer protecting the Rain Alley.

I respect you very much, and I take what you say to heart."

Hearing this, Liu Yunlan smile grew, quietly examining Lu Ran's profile.

After a long while, she advised: "Your achievements in the future will definitely not be just in the River Realm.

It's like the position you are in now.

The people in your eyes are destined to become increasingly insignificant.

So insignificant that their joy and sorrow, ideals, connections, and even lives will be meaningless to you."

"Will they?" Lu Ran frowned slightly and adjusted the focus of his eyes to look at the floor-to-ceiling windows in front of him.

So,

were Deng Yuxiang's eyes filled with only herself?

"Most likely they will." Liu Yunlan sighed softly, "I also hope that you can always maintain your humanity and original intent.

If you can't, just think of the law.

There will always be a stronger Divine People enforcer to make you pay for your actions."

Lu Ran just laughed: "Is there a possibility that I am the enforcer you're talking about?"

His joking words expressed his attitude.

Liu Yunlan was briefly taken aback, then she said with a smile:

"Well then, shall Auntie fetch you a uniform now?"

Lu Ran: "..."

Don't mess around, Aunt.

The kid just started his freshman year...

"Hehe~" Liu Yunlan reached out and patted Lu Ran's shoulder, "Let's go, Auntie will take you on a tour around here."

Liu Yunlan turned and left, her high heels clicking.

Lu Ran adjusted his mask and pressed down his cap brim, quietly following behind her.

The command center was huge, and Liu Yunlan gave a detailed introduction.

Wherever they went, people stood upright and saluted respectfully.

There was an exception though.

On the building's outer platform, Lu Ran saw a person sitting serenely.

A person devoid of life.

Wang Quan!

Wang Ling's uncle, a man under thirty who nevertheless appeared to be decrepit.

This is too much like the "Spear Emperor"!

The image of the Divine·Spear Emperor was that of an old man.

Lu Ran had seen the vague shadow of the Spear Emperor online.

As one of the only four First-class Gods of Da Xia, Spear Emperor's status was extraordinary, and his power was boundless!

However, his appearance and attire were not as flashy as other gods.

Spear Emperor had white hair and a disheveled beard, wore coarse hemp clothes, and held a rusty spear in his hand.

He had a serious, wrinkled face.

He looked just like a stubborn old man~

The Wang Quan in front of him had a young face, but his demeanor was very vicissitudinous.

He wore a black brocaded robe, simple yet exquisite in design, had scruffy facial hair, and kept a medium-length hairstyle.

What surprised Lu Ran more was the turbid look in Wang Quan's eyes.

If he had to judge based solely on Wang Quan's eyes, Lu Ran would really think this was an old man on the brink.

It was quite miraculous.

"Little Lu," Liu Yunlan introduced, "This is Mr. Wang Quan, who came all the way from Beijing to help us guard the Rain Alley."

"Mr. Wang, hello," Lu Ran said, looking at the man who was silently drinking before a small table.

His nose was sensitive; even on the building's outdoor platform, he could smell the scent of liquor.

Wang Quan turned his head, his movements sluggish as if weighed down by age.

His murky eyes fixed on Lu Ran for a long time without moving.

Perhaps it had been a long time since he had spoken.

The weather in the tenth lunar month was quite cold.

The atmosphere on the small platform was even colder.

Lu Ran was mentally prepared, for on his way here, Wang Ling, his big nephew, had already apologized on his uncle's behalf.

"Don't die."

Wang Quan spoke coldly, withdrew his scrutinizing gaze, and picked up a small wine gourd about the size of a palm and took a gulp.

Proud!

He was truly proud!

Strictly speaking, in terms of temperament, Wang Ling was an exception.

Because Divine·Spear Emperor was nothing but a proud, troublesome old man.

Or maybe it's that Wang Ling didn't have the capital to be arrogant in front of Lu Ran and his teammates, hence his smooth demeanor.

"Okay," Lu Ran smiled, feeling a sense of déjà vu with those words.

He had told Uncle Red Scarf·Chen Jing not to die on several occasions.

He never thought that one day, someone would throw those words back in his face.

Wang Quan, oh Wang Quan,

Don't fall into my hands tonight.

Otherwise, I'll toss these words right back at you!

"Let's go, Little Lu," Liu Yunlan softly patted Lu Ran's back as if to comfort him.

Lu Ran turned and strode away, casually saying: "Aunt Liu, is our Bureau so tight on funds?"

Liu Yunlan didn't understand: "What?"

Lu Ran: "You just let him drink dry?

Could you not have given him some peanuts or fried fish to go with it?"

Wang Quan: "..."

He had been expressionless, but at these words, the corner of his mouth twitched.

Liu Yunlan's face showed a hint of annoyance, but she lightly patted Lu Ran's shoulder again: "Let's go."

Though it seemed reproaching, her attitude had become more affectionate.

Liu Yunlan hadn't heard such playful words for a long time.

Whether as a director or a Jiang Realm Great Power, everyone behaved with utmost reverence around her.

Even her own children were very formal in front of their mother.

Now that Lu Ran had spoken up, it reminded Liu Yunlan of the past, stirring up much "humanity."

In this world,

perhaps Lu Ran was the only young man who dared to joke with both Liu Yunlan and Wang Quan.

"Alright, Aunt Liu, I'm going to get my equipment," Lu Ran said.

Liu Yunlan hesitated for a moment, then followed Lu Ran into the elevator: "I'll take you."

"No need, Aunt Liu, stay here and take charge," Lu Ran insisted.

"I'm taking you," Liu Yunlan still swiped her card and closed the elevator doors, "Little Lu."

"Hm?"

"Mr. Wang Quan is a believer of the Spear Emperor; among those few friends of yours from Beijing, there are also followers of the Spear Emperor, you understand what I mean."

Lu Ran: "Evil Spear Emperor."

Liu Yunlan said "It's only a possibility, don't talk nonsense in front of the cameras," and then fell silent.

Not until the elevator reached the first floor did Liu Yunlan finally say: "Come for breakfast at the outdoor restaurant on the eleventh floor tomorrow morning."

"Okay, Aunt Liu."

Lu Ran bid farewell and took the equipment handed to him by a Moon Gazer staffer.

As he put on the headset and walked out the main building entrance, his teammates immediately approached.

"Bro~"

"Ran Bro!"

Lu Ran nodded with a smile, then saw Qiao Yuansi suddenly leap in front of him, spinning halfway around.

Behind her back, the Dawn Blade followed closely.

"Hehe~" Qiao Yuansi reached up to her shoulder and grabbed the hilt of the Dawn Blade, "Quick reflexes!"

Lu Ran: "..."

Dawn Blade: "..."

"Ran Bro, did you meet my uncle?" Wang Ling asked apologetically as he stepped forward.

Lu Ran: "Your uncle seems to have something on his mind."

Wang Ling was confused: "Huh?"

Lu Ran said with a smile: "Two hundred meters high, the wind isn't weak at the top of the building!

Your uncle is up there drinking in the northwest wind."

Wang Ling was clearly stumped: "Uh."

Guan Yiren snickered with a thawing frostiness, but soon resumed her ice-cold demeanor.

Lu Ran patted Wang Ling's shoulder: "If I get the chance tonight, I will meet with your uncle and help ease his worries."

Wang Ling opened his mouth, full of words he didn't dare to say.

Lu Ran was unaware that his live broadcast room was now in complete chaos!

The barrage went wild:

"Who are all these people?"

"Where is Ruyi sis? Ran, my Ruyi sis!"

"Is this sister a fairy? Is she interested in Ran Shen? She was cold all this time, but she smiled when she saw Ran!"

"Who is this pretty girl? What does she mean by calling him bro?"

"Oh my? She's even hugging Ran's arm now? Wow, she looks so sweet and cute when she smiles!"

"@Jiang Ruyi!! Where are you? Your home is being robbed!"

"Ahhh! My year-long pursuit of a sweet drama, and I wake up to BE?"

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