On the beach by the pier.

Lu Ran and a few others sat on the reef, staring blankly at the Forbidden Sea in front of them.

"Three hours, it will be quick." Lu Ran muttered.

He turned to look at the people around him.

Qin Wuyao was fine, a typical Longxia Professional, with a hidden profession.

Song Chao was a Life Professional, also nothing to worry about.

But Nanami, the Carp Spirit, and Sillor, these three drew too much attention.

Although Lu Ran wasn't afraid of trouble, he didn't want any delays in his search for materials and going to sea because of it.

Of course,

it wasn't because these three were very beautiful, though they indeed were.

But their identities were somewhat special.

As a Shikigami, the Carp Spirit lacked a Professional badge, which was odd in itself.

Sillor was the same, and she was even the Dark Elf Queen, a level 100 BOSS!

Nanami was the most special of all.

A Yin Yang Master!

Moreover, the mark of a Yin Yang Master was no secret in coastal areas; it could be recognized at a glance!

The Professionals of Longxia held grudges against those from Japan, including the Yin Yang Masters.

If they were to board the ship, Nanami's identity would be troublesome.

"I think we need to hide it a bit," Lu Ran pondered aloud.

No sooner had he spoken,

than before Lu Ran could think of how exactly to conceal it.

Nanami suddenly produced a few black cloaks from her hands.

This thing...

Looked familiar!

Back when grouping with Lu Ran, Liu Xinxin and the others wore such cloaks to avoid attracting attention.

Plus, these weren't rare items.

Many Professionals liked to use cloaks to hide their appearances and Professional badges.

It was unexpected that Nanami instantly grasped Lu Ran's thoughts.

Having someone like this around him, exaggeratedly obedient, capable of instantly understanding him, and exceedingly beautiful with a sensational figure and strong combat ability, what more could one ask for?

Unfortunately,

at the moment, Lu Ran didn't have much interest in Nanami's body.

After taking out the cloaks, Nanami glanced at Lu Ran and, after confirming his intentions,

finally distributed the cloaks to the Carp Spirit and Sillor.

Yet, upon receiving the cloaks, the Carp Spirit and Sillor didn't hurry to put them on but first looked at Lu Ran.

Lu Ran's command was the real command.

"Put them on, it'll be more convenient," Lu Ran nodded and said.

Only then did the Carp Spirit and Sillor promptly drape the cloaks over themselves.

Nanami followed suit.

In the blink of an eye, all three were entirely concealed by the cloaks, hiding their appearances and Professional badges.

Even their distinct yet equally graceful figures were hidden away.

"Not bad, this is much more convenient," Lu Ran nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Nanami and said, "Why on earth did you prepare so many cloaks?"

Nanami pondered for a few seconds.

Answered, "When I was in Japan, I didn't always stay in the Shrine and Shintoism, I had my own hobbies, liked to go out for walks, and to avoid trouble, I prepared a lot, but later as I leveled up, there were no more opportunities to go out."

Saying this,

Nanami looked out at the vast expanse of the Forbidden Sea.

Took a deep breath and continued, "I loved the sea since I was a child, but later I was controlled by honor and victory, I even sold my soul to Yamata no Orochi, haven't felt this relaxed for a long time."

After finishing, she looked at Lu Ran.

Or in other words, since coming to Longxia and being taken in by Lu Ran.

This period was relaxed and pleasant, the competitive spirit dampened by Lu Ran had died long ago, and now this easy-going life seemed rather nice.

And as Japan was sure to fall, Nanami's choice was like being reborn!

Lu Ran glanced at Nanami.

In contrast, he wasn't in the mood to revel in life's current experiences.

That was probably the difference.

Lu Ran never felt any pressure.

In leveling up, it was almost as if Liu Xinxin and the others were nudging him forward, and while the process was rapid and explosive, it wasn't really taxing; rather, it was smooth sailing and immensely exciting.

"I also love the sea; today I finally see it, so beautiful," Qin Wuyao said excitedly.

Being pampered and still young, she couldn't quite grasp Nanami's feelings at the moment.

"Beautiful indeed, but the dangers hidden in the Forbidden Sea are far greater than those on land, everyone should be careful," Nanami pondered and said.

"With me here, there's no need to be careful, besides, don't you have Yamata no Orochi? That thing, at least in these waters, is a ruler, right?" Lu Ran casually replied.

Nanami shrugged.

That was indeed true.

This trip, even without a ship, Yamata no Orochi could get Lu Ran and them to the heart of the Chaotic Domain, seeking materials.

Three hours of relaxing time quickly passed.

More and more Professionals gathered around.

All waiting outside the large ship to board.

Lu Ran glanced around.

The crowd was a mixed bag, but not all were elite; in fact, many were of low level, with regular professions everywhere.

Among them were quite a few Life Professionals mixed in.

"Looks like this voyage offers high rewards; I wonder what rewards were promised and for what purpose, the cost must be significant," Lu Ran commented and critiqued.

But the outcome was completely different from what Lu Ran imagined.

When Lu Ran and they approached the large ship,

from bits of conversation picked up from other Professionals, they roughly understood the pattern of this trip.

To put it plainly, there were no rewards!

No one knew the purpose of the large ship's organizers.

But they didn't impose any conditions; any Professional who wanted to go could board the ship.

The Chaotic Domain was an undeveloped region, but it wasn't high-level, rather it was simply because no one dared to go to sea all this time.

"So that's how it is, the first ones to step into the Chaotic Domain might find some rare materials and treasures, these Professionals and Life Professionals are all aiming for this," Nanami realized and said.

"But there are dangers too, right? It's not like everyone's going to strike it rich there," Lu Ran countered.

"Naturally, there's danger, but the islands of the Chaotic Domain are numerous, allowing for maximum risk avoidance, relatively speaking, danger and opportunity coexist, and the danger isn't too great. As you Longxians say, 'You can't catch the wolf without risking the child,' this is an example, money makes the world go round," Nanami replied casually.

Lu Ran stared dumbfounded at Nanami.

He said, "You speak in rhymes, are you preparing for postgraduate studies?"

Huh?

Nanami paused, "Postgraduate studies? What do you mean?"

Lu Ran waved it off, saying, "Nothing, I didn't expect you to understand Longxia's culture so well."

"Of course, as the world's oldest mysterious nation, its long-standing culture is worth other countries learning from," Nanami honestly replied.

At this moment,

ahead on the large ship,

a group of Professionals appeared, wearing bizarre dark red uniforms.

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