"Cough, cough."

A light cough interrupted the playful banter between the two.

Lu Ran grumbled, "Alright, alright, if you don't want to be called, I won't call you. No need to get so angry."

Deng Yuxiang almost laughed in exasperation!

If it were necessary during battle, she wouldn't mind using the Voice of Compassion and the Sound of Despair.

But now?

Having to bleat timidly in front of an outsider?

Deng Yuxiang was tempted to give Lu Ran a kick!

However... considering there was an outsider present, she decided to save some face for the Evil Demon Lord.

Deng Yuxiang released Lu Ran's elbow, her face cold.

"May I ask your name, sir?" Lu Ran quickly changed the topic, loudly inquiring.

The young man in the lake had a peculiar expression.

The Holy Spirit Mountain is fraught with danger, undoubtedly a cold, harsh battlefield; he hadn't felt such a warm, playful atmosphere in years.

Normally, he should be indifferent to these two lambs.

He could even draw his slaughtering knife directly.

But...

The youth in the lake thought for a while and finally responded, "Yu, as in fish swimming freely."

Yu as in fish?

Not a common surname.

Lu Ran licked his lips, suddenly realizing he hadn't eaten for days.

He really wanted some grilled fish!

And steamed fish, braised fish, spicy boiled fish...

"Gulp." Lu Ran's Adam's apple moved.

This damn Holy Spirit Mountain, lacking all sorts of food and game, is really no place for people to stay.

If someone from the River Realm came here, they might die of thirst or hunger!

Deng Yuxiang gently nudged Lu Ran's shoe.

Lu Ran came to his senses and clasped his fist in salutation: "Mr. Yu Deshui, I..."

Yu Changsheng's handsome face seemed to streak with black lines, his mouth twitching:

"I just said my surname is Yu!"

The pitch-black night was a good concealment, making expression management unnecessary for young master Yu.

That innate noble demeanor showed signs of faltering.

It looked quite amusing~

How did Yu Changsheng know that Lu Ran took in all his expressions?

"Mr. Yu." Lu Ran chuckled, "My surname is Lu, as in 'land immortal' Lu."

With this one sentence, Yu Changsheng regained his gentlemanly poise.

He toyed with a folding fan, giving it a gentle wave.

"Pop~"

A peculiar sound echoed.

Was that... the sound of a fish blowing bubbles?

Lu Ran immediately revoked the Evil Technique and descended to the ground, with Deng Yuxiang reacting quickly, following suit.

Meanwhile, on the lake's surface, a light golden Dragon Carp broke the water and swam into the sky.

It looked like a small carp, yet much more noble and beautiful than a regular one.

It had large, adorable eyes, and its fins and tail were like thin, light gauze, or like the long train of a wedding dress, gently floating in the air.

Dreamlike and ethereal, breathtakingly beautiful.

"Pop~"

The Dragon Carp opened and closed its mouth, making another peculiar sound.

Soon after, a golden rain began to fall from the sky.

Strictly speaking, it wasn't rain but fine beams of light, like golden threads, dazzling and radiant.

The elegant, cute little Dragon Carp swam in this "golden drizzle," gracefully floating in the air.

Divine Technique of Dragon Carp: Rain-inviting Carp!

This technique is a type of Domain Technique, powerful enough to rival the Divine Technique of the South Sea Bow Sect: Canglong Sea Domain.

It can purify and also has a sensing effect!

This dual-effective Divine Technique is almost cheating, showcasing the strong support abilities of the Dragon Carp Sect.

The golden rain's brilliance illuminated the world.

Deng Yuxiang finally saw the true appearance of the young master from the lake.

The astonishingly handsome face truly surprised Deng Yuxiang!

Was this person... male or female?

Beauty to the point of being indistinguishable is indeed a rare sight.

Yu Changsheng also saw the two of them.

Compared to the sensing effect from the Divine Technique, he preferred to watch with his own eyes.

These two were even more remarkable than he imagined.

Truly an exceptional pair!

The young man was tall, heroic, exceedingly youthful, with a smile on his face.

The woman was tall, dazzling, striking a bold presence, standing slightly behind the young man, with a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

For someone like Yu Changsheng, a person's appearance and temperament wouldn't stir feelings.

The Holy Spirit Mountain is filled with outstanding talents, so what types of people has Yu Changsheng not seen?

Yet, looking at the two standing by the lake, he gradually lost himself.

Yu Changsheng saw "living" people.

It had been a long time since he saw such vitality and liveliness, like seeing his former self.

"Some people are alive, but already dead."

In the Holy Spirit Mountain, this saying is particularly fitting.

Looking around, everyone you encounter is often just a walking corpse.

But in this pair, Yu Changsheng sensed a... vibrancy of life!

Perhaps because they were new to this realm, not yet battered by Holy Spirit Mountain's challenges.

Not yet hunted, schemed against, or betrayed.

Not assimilated yet.

Or perhaps, they hadn't yet seen the ugly face of the deities, still full of hope for life.

Fantasizing about returning home, about their future life.

Thinking of such people eventually passing, Yu Changsheng suddenly lost interest.

Be it actual death or the gradual death of the heart, it's an unavoidable fate for the two.

Chased by compatriots, struck by the harsh truth of the world, losing all hope...

Holy Spirit Mountain has many knives.

There will always be one that ends the life of these two young ones.

"Mr. Yu, why the sadness?" Lu Ran suddenly asked.

Yu Changsheng snapped back, casually replying, "Leave."

With that, he dispelled the little Dragon Carp floating in the night sky.

The golden rain vanished without a trace, and the endless blackness once again filled the lake area.

Lu Ran slightly frowned: [He dived back into the lake.]

Deng Yuxiang responded: [His eyes just now were very complicated.]

Lu Ran pondered: [First surprise, then nostalgia, then regret, and finally disappointment.]

Lu Ran's eyesight was top-notch, along with an exceptional ability to observe.

All the subtle changes in Yu's eyes and expressions were noted by Lu Ran.

Deng Yuxiang pondered for a moment, evidently unconcerned about a stranger's psychological state:

[This person should be from the Sea Realm, although he showed no hostility, he repeatedly asked us to leave. We should go.]

Suddenly, Lu Ran replied: [Night Charm.]

[Hmm?] Deng Yuxiang immediately listened attentively.

Lu Ran slowly drew the Eight Desolates Annihilation Blade, and in the pitch black, he swung it forward, his figure flashing simultaneously.

"Crack!!"

The sharp blade slashed at the seemingly soft Night Charm robe, producing a shattering sound.

With just one strike, Lu Ran broke through the Night Charm's defensive clothing, leaving a deep sword trace.

Apparently, it was just a Night Charm from the River Realm.

"Screech!" The Night Charm shrieked and flew backward.

But waiting for her behind was Lu Ran.

"Buzz~"

In a critical moment, the Night Charm split into three.

"Slash!"

The Eight Desolates Annihilation Blade swung horizontally, beheading all three Night Charms.

The Soul Splitting Power granted Lu Ran immense strength.

The Evil Dog Sensitivity gave Lu Ran unimaginable attack speed!

Even without these two Evil Techniques, Lu Ran's sheer physical prowess in the River Realm could achieve this.

Activating the two Evil Techniques was more like an insurance for a quick resolution.

Lu Ran stood in place, listening to the continuous sound of breaking bodies, while the Blazing Phoenix pattern gourd behind his waist absorbed the mist, and he performed Soul Binding on the spot.

Suddenly, dazzling golden rain descended again.

The darkness dissipated.

Lu Ran turned to the lake, smiling: "A Night Charm showed up just now, sorry for the disturbance, sir."

The Night Charm's scream just now was indeed loud.

Yu Changsheng looked at Lu Ran smiling gently in the golden rain and slowly spoke:

"Aside from that sheep bleat, one wouldn't guess you're an Immortal Sheep disciple."

Lu Ran shrugged, downplaying it: "Just a River Realm Night Charm. If I couldn't beat it, now that would be a joke."

He then shifted the topic: "Does Mr. Yu tarry at the lake bottom for meditation? Or perhaps you're hunting the Night Charm Clan?"

The Night Charm loves playing in water; everyone knows that.

Yu Changsheng looked into Lu Ran's eyes.

How could he not know Lu Ran's little intentions?

It's nothing more than encountering a powerful, kind-hearted Dragon Carp believer and seeking some protection.

That's why he repeatedly initiated conversation.

Yu Changsheng was also prepared, perhaps the young man's innocence was just an act, full of calculations inside.

Just the disparity in power and realm kept the young man from revealing his true self.

Ha, who knows.

After staying in the Holy Spirit Mountain for so long, everyone seems neither human nor ghost.

Yu Changsheng was well aware that he shouldn't develop too much fondness for the unfamiliar young man.

But...

Perhaps it was because the other was only at the River Realm, posing little threat.

Or because he was an Immortal Sheep disciple.

Or maybe... the young man's eyes were too pleasing.

Deep and tranquil.

Truly not like someone scheming and vicious.

Golden beams of light spread all around, landing on the young man's body, slowly diffusing.

It was as if Yu Changsheng personally coated Lu Ran in a layer of Golden Body.

"Leave, my young friend." Yu Changsheng spoke slowly, uncharacteristically adding, "Don't be so reckless next time."

"Reckless?"

"To survive in this realm, trust no one. Don't assume someone's character based on their sect."

After he finished speaking, a smile appeared on Yu Changsheng's face: "On that note, as an Immortal Sheep believer, you should have the most to say."

Lu Ran also smiled, meeting the handsome young master's eyes: "Thank you for your advice, sir!

You're doing well, still kind, still compassionate."

"Ha." Yu Changsheng chuckled in response.

Lu Ran didn't further entangle, turning to leave: "I'm off."

He was indeed quite interested in the Dragon Carp believer, wanting to learn more.

This was a great healer from the Sea Realm!

More precious still, the person seemed to retain some level of human compassion.

But the young master had already issued a guest expulsion order thrice, so Lu Ran couldn't stay longer.

Finding and fostering good relations in the Holy Spirit Mountain is indeed difficult.

People naturally harbor suspicion and immense hostility.

In which case, enjoy your bath!

I'll go nurture my Big Nightmare~

With the mountains and roads vast, let's leave it to fate.

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