The phone vibrated for a minute before it finally stopped.

In no time, it buzzed again.

Lu Ran tried his best to compose himself, but eventually, he picked up the phone and glanced at it before answering the call:

"Sister Xian'er."

"Young Master!"

A sweet voice came from the other end of the line.

It was sickeningly sweet.

Ever since his experience in Yan Zhi Village, the title "Young Master" had stuck.

Si Xianxian sounded a bit excited, "Young Master, you were amazing last night! It thrilled me to death!"

Lu Ran: "..."

Si Xianxian was caught up in her emotions, speaking rapidly, "That scene where you forcefully handled the Black Spear, it was explosive!

Holy crap! You split the giant spear right in half, into two flames from end to end!

It blew me away so much that I smashed my computer!"

Sister Xian'er was as usual.

Sweet voice,

And an extra sweet mouth.

Lu Ran leaned back, resting against the chairback, "Did your aunt scold you?"

Others may exaggerate smashing their computers,

But coming from Lie Tian Girl, it was probably true.

"Uh." Si Xianxian clearly hesitated, her voice dropping, "Why bring her up, let's talk about us."

"Us?"

"Yeah, yeah!" Si Xianxian's voice grew sweeter, "This month, Young Master, where do you plan to take me for fun?"

Lu Ran fell silent.

He suddenly realized a problem—on this climbing path, he would hurt many people's hearts.

Jiang Ruyi, Qiao Yuansi.

And now Sister Xian'er.

"I..."

"Where, where?" Si Xianxian was full of anticipation.

"My sect has tasks, I'm busy, and I can't accompany you."

Si Xianxian's tone changed instantly, her voice deepening, "So you said yesterday that you would call me today.

You're just putting me off, not to make me fuss anymore."

Lu Ran explained, "It's not that I'm putting you off; I just wanted to talk to you properly today..."

"Mm, you've disturbed me." Si Xianxian responded indifferently, and before Lu Ran could finish, she hung up.

"Beep...beep...beep..."

Listening to the busy tone, Lu Ran smirked.

Actually, he had arranged a place for Sister Xian'er.

But this girl was too impatient, hanging up the phone so decisively?

Well, maybe it was for the better.

He first needed to greet Jiang Ruyi.

Lu Ran was indeed too busy to accompany Si Xianxian.

This month, he had to head to the Jade-faced Snake Demon Cave, for Soul Seizing equipped with the Purification Skill.

Since Lu Ran also had to practice the Evil Technique, he couldn't bring anyone with him.

Furthermore, Lu Ran had to go to various Demon Caves to cultivate the Evil Sculpture up to River Realm.

Black Lantern, Soul-splitting Demon...

These Evil Demons, when in the River Realm, had no Evil Techniques to learn.

But by cultivating the Evil Sculpture up to River Realm, the original Evil Techniques could rise to Jiang Pin.

Like the Evil Techniques of the Soul-splitting Demon.

Currently, Lu Ran was still using the River Grade·Soul Splitting Power.

Within three months, Lu Ran needed to tune his combat power to its pinnacle, only then might he pass the test.

Lu Ran looked at his phone and dialed another number.

Unexpectedly, it was picked up quickly: "Young Master?"

Lu Ran paused for a moment and looked at the screen.

He hadn't dialed wrong.

It was Jiang Ruyi he was calling...

From the earpiece, Jiang Ruyi's teasing voice came: "Young Master, why aren't you speaking?"

Lu Ran knew in his heart, yesterday, Si and Jiang had talked over the phone.

Probably Si Xianxian excitedly gushed something, hence today's teasing from Jiang Ruyi.

Lu Ran rubbed his forehead, feeling out of sorts.

Both girls had drastically different voices, why did he mistake them?

Sister Xian'er was a sweet girl.

Appearance, voice, smile...

Except for her explosive heart, everything about her was sweet.

Jiang Ruyi, on the other hand, was a truly aloof mature woman.

Looks, demeanor, figure, of course, including her voice.

But she had a very warm heart, which made her overall demeanor very soft.

Only when she was silent, lost in her thoughts, did her appearance and demeanor overpower her presence, making her seem cold and distant.

"Lu Ran, what's wrong?"

This time, Jiang Ruyi's voice carried a hint of concern.

"Oh." Lu Ran came back to his senses, "I told Little Yuanxi about me trying the Divine Ruins."

Jiang Ruyi fell silent for a moment, then softly said, "Is she throwing a fit?"

Lu Ran: "She was probably crying."

Jiang Ruyi spoke softly, "Should I help you coax her?"

"No need, I'll do it myself." Lu Ran smiled wryly.

She was still so gentle.

Just a few words, and you could really feel it.

Jiang Ruyi: "Hurry up then, then get some good rest, and call me when you wake up."

Lu Ran suddenly said, "I want Sister Xian'er to go to Luoxian Mountain to find you."

Jiang Ruyi obviously understood the reason, and didn't ponder for long: "That's doable.

Living has indeed been painful for her.

No friends, no one to talk to.

Wherever she goes, she encounters malicious stares, so she often stays at home."

While speaking, Jiang Ruyi added, "Sister Xian'er has reached River Realm·Fifth Rank, coming to Luoxian Mountain, she might gain some insight and ascend to the River Realm."

Lu Ran, however, said: "A Fierce Heavenly believer ascending to the River Realm is hardly a good thing."

Jiang Ruyi fell silent.

Indeed, not a good thing.

From the moment Si Xianxian joined under the Fierce Heavenly Sect, she began a self-destructive path.

The higher her power and realm, the more severe the divine influence.

Extreme emotions would ultimately bring about dire consequences.

Once Si Xianxian ascended to the River Realm, it meant she was taking a significant step towards death.

Jiang Ruyi, under the guidance of the Jade Talisman, wasn't severely affected by extreme emotions.

But after ascending to the River Realm, she had definitely noticed some changes in her mindset.

Her temperament had also chilled somewhat.

This kind of change, even if she wanted to actively change it, was very difficult.

From this, it was clear that the changes in mindset and temperament would exacerbate Si Xianxian's condition and make her path ahead thorny.

Lu Ran: "I think, the environment of Luoxian Mountain might help her stabilize her mind."

Jiang Ruyi nodded gently, "I'll try to guide her."

Whether it would be successful, no one knew.

Jiang Ruyi could only do her best.

At the very least, she could accompany Sister Xian'er, be a part of her journey through life...

It would also be worth their encounter.

Lu Ran: "Okay, then I'll call Sister Xian'er."

"You..."

"Hmm?"

"When will you come to see me?" Jiang Ruyi asked softly.

As soon as she said it, Jiang Ruyi regretted it.

She had explicitly told him not to worry, to go out and strive.

She had firmly resolved herself to focus solely on gaining strength...

Lu Ran smiled: "Today is the sixteenth of the lunar month, the third day since we parted."

Jiang Ruyi wore a smiling face, her voice turning gentle again: "Alright, go and pacify your little sister, I should continue with my classes.

Grandpa Cheng has been waiting by the side for half a day."

Lu Ran responded openly, his words clear, "The nineteenth of the lunar month."

Jiang Ruyi's eyes brightened: "Hmm?"

Lu Ran smiled: "Sister Xian'er can't travel far alone."

Jiang Ruyi steadied her heart and spoke softly, "Okay, you bring her here, be careful on the road."

Lu Ran suddenly said, "Ruyi Ruyi, follow my heart.

Before hanging up, give me a kiss!"

"Go." Jiang Ruyi's cheeks flushed, she lightly smacked Lu Ran on the phone and hung up.

Lu Ran put down his phone and fell into deep thought.

Back in the day, when Jiang Ruyi and Si Xianxian had similar strengths, they could both keep Sister Xian'er in line.

Not to mention now, when Jiang Ruyi had reached the River Realm.

With Grandpa Cheng keeping watch there, and right under the divine eyes, Si Xianxian naturally couldn't stir up any trouble.

The environment on Luoxian Mountain,

Maybe it really would be beneficial to Si Xianxian's physical and mental health?

Without a doubt, Lu Ran intended to recruit Sister Xian'er as a follower of the Ran Sect.

Hopefully, Luoxian Mountain could slow down her self-destructive progress.

Lu Ran held his phone and called Si Xianxian.

Unexpectedly, she didn't answer.

Lu Ran called again, and after waiting for dozens of seconds, the call finally connected.

But theParty on the other end didn't speak.

Faintly, Lu Ran could still hear her disordered breathing.

Was she... crying?

It was hard to imagine, someone so fierce, showing such a vulnerable side.

Lu Ran: "Are you angry?"

Si Xianxian sat on her bedroom bed, her eyes misty as she looked out the window, and said coldly,

"Why are you still calling?"

"Do you want to visit Luoxian Mountain?" Lu Ran's voice was very gentle.

It sounded so annoying.

Si Xianxian's heart thumped!

She wanted to say something, but her joy was overwhelmed by grievances.

Thinking back to Lu Ran's words yesterday, just to appease and dismiss her, Si Xianxian felt miserable.

I have a temper too, okay?

If it were anyone else, I would have slapped them by now!

You're just spoiled.

The words Si Xianxian was about to say turned cold and hard:

"No!"

Lu Ran acted as if he hadn't heard, smiling as he said, "Our lady is cultivating there alone, lacking a maid to pour tea and water."

Si Xianxian clenched her phone, squeezing out a word through her teeth:

"Lu! Ran!!"

As it turns out: It's indeed necessary to discipline a younger brother early.

Why didn't I smack him to death when we first met?

Now it's too late, I can't beat him...

Lu Ran spoke softly, "The scenery there is beautiful, peaceful and serene, it will be helpful for you."

Hearing this, Si Xianxian's angry expression gradually softened.

Lu Ran continued, "The people there are warm-hearted, kind and gentle.

I guarantee, every face you see will be filled with goodwill."

Si Xianxian's hand holding the phone trembled slightly, a warmth rising in her heart.

A warmth she had never felt before.

She'd endured cold stares, seen familiar expressions of disgust.

She'd also witnessed people's fearful avoidance.

Since worshiping the divine, it had only been a few years, but it felt so, so long.

So long that she had forgotten what the normal world looked like.

The girl lowered her head, her shoulder-length hair messy, she whispered, "How many days?"

"The lady isn't leaving, why the hurry, maid?"

As soon as Lu Ran's voice fell, he quickly tilted his head and pulled the phone away.

From the earpiece came an outraged voice: "Do you need a slap?"

Following that, a middle-aged female voice came through, very stern: "Si Xianxian! What are you shouting?

Wasn't smashing the computer enough, now you want to flip the roof too?"

Si Xianxian's eyebrows shot up: "I..."

Lu Ran suddenly spoke up, "Baa~"

Si Xianxian stopped talking, her body stiffening.

Divine Techniques couldn't affect people thousands of miles away through the earpiece.

Otherwise, if Lu Ran had "baa-ed" in "Heavenly Pride", the people of Da Xia would have been in uproar long ago.

However, this ineffective Divine Technique strangely worked wonders on Si Xianxian.

Like a reflex, Si Xianxian quieted down.

"I'll talk to Si Auntie." That hateful voice came through the earpiece again.

Si Xianxian pursed her lips and handed the phone to her mother, annoyed, "Here! Lu Ran!"

Si Caiqin immediately entered the room, picked up the phone, her anger transforming into a smile, warmly said:

"Little Lu, why aren't you resting yet? Is Xianxian bothering you again?"

Lu Ran's voice was gentle: "Not at all, Aunt Si, I have something to tell you..."

It took a while, but Lu Ran finally explained everything and hung up the phone.

He picked up his phone, gently tapping on the table, his thoughts wandering far.

Sister Xian'er,

Give me some time.

I will try hard to pull you from these bitter seas.

Thinking this, Lu Ran lowered his head and smiled, Wang Quan's words echoing by his ear, very fitting.

Don't die.

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