The Night of Ghosts, hosted by the Evil Spear Emperor Clan, lasted barely over an hour.

Despite that, Rain Alley City still suffered immense damage.

Not only were the city structures devastated, the hearts of its people were pierced full of holes.

Thankfully, the youth who surpassed all in Rain Alley stepped up once again.

Calling upon rosy clouds, he dyed the skies with auspicious clouds.

Thankfully, the long night eventually came to an end.

When the proud sun rose in the east, shining on this world of suffering, the beings of Rain Alley could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Lu Ran took Little Yuanxi home.

Wang Ling was unsure how to hold them back, while Guan Yiren hesitated to speak.

Only Niu Zhengzheng repeatedly thanked Lu Ran, grateful for his care throughout the night.

It wasn't until Lu Ran got home, pondering what breakfast to make for Little Yuanxi, that he remembered he had promised Aunt Liu to have breakfast together.

Lu Ran pondered for a moment before pulling out his phone and sending a text to Director Liu.

He expressed his apologies and explained that he was exhausted in body and spirit after fighting through the night.

Aunt Liu did not blame him, instead, she urged Lu Ran to rest well and call if anything came up.

"Snap."

Lu Ran casually placed his phone on the computer desk and turned his head to look at the shrine.

"Lord Immortal Sheep."

He clasped his hands together, standing before the shrine, continuously muttering to himself.

"The Evil Spear Emperor Clan is quite remarkable; sharp-witted, strong with Evil Technique, and their spear technique is divine."

"Serving as the leader of my servant squad would be more than fitting."

"Also, Lord Immortal Sheep, this Evil Spear Emperor..."

Lu Ran slightly furrowed his brows, thinking of the Evil Spear Emperor's posture in the River Realm, slightly moved:

"This clan seems different from other Evil Demons?"

I've never seen such a respectable Evil Demon before!

Even the graceful Yan Zhi, when she turns into a Dead Soul and approaches me, cannot suppress that intense look of desire in her eyes.

Let alone other Evil Demons with their gnashing teeth and twisted faces.

But the Evil Spear Emperor alone!

With a smile, he nods slightly.

Dashing and proud.

Even in death, his elegance remains!

"Is this clan truly Evil Demons?"

"Why can't I see the desire for blood and tender flesh in the eyes of the Evil Spear Emperor?"

"Hmm... or maybe his eyes are too dark? Well concealed?"

Lu Ran kept talking to himself.

Uncharacteristically, the deity remained silent with no response.

Lu Ran pondered for a long time in front of the shrine when outside, Qiao Yuansi's voice called out, "Brother?"

"Hmm?"

"I'm done washing. You should go shower."

"Oh." Lu Ran looked at the Immortal Sheep Jade Carving, realizing it was still silent without any intention to respond.

With no other choice, Lu Ran bowed to the shrine and then stepped out of the bedroom.

Outside, Qiao Yuansi was holding a white towel, wiping her wet hair, her cheeks flushed, urging:

"Hurry, after you wash, dry my hair for me."

"I'll dry it now," Lu Ran immediately said.

Qiao Yuansi pouted and stepped back, seemingly grossed out by how dirty Lu Ran was.

Lu Ran: "..."

You're still fussing over that?

"Do it yourself." Lu Ran huffed and walked into the bathroom.

Qiao Yuansi stuck her tongue out at Lu Ran's back.

When Lu Ran came out freshly bathed, wearing shorts and a T-shirt, he found Little Yuanxi sitting on the sofa.

She was clutching a towel and staring blankly at the ground.

Her dazed little face, like a wounded kitten or puppy, was especially pitiful.

The night that just passed was like a nightmare.

Even someone as lively and cheerful as Qiao Yuansi couldn't possibly feel good.

Especially when the siblings were heading home.

Everywhere they passed was a sight of devastation.

That tragic scene required a long time for anyone to process.

Lu Ran hesitated for a moment but went back into the bathroom to grab the hairdryer.

He walked towards the sofa and softly called, "Yuanxi?"

"Hmm?" Qiao Yuansi snapped back to reality, her eyes a bit confused.

When she saw Lu Ran holding the hairdryer, she immediately lifted her small face.

A face full of pride.

Didn't you say I should dry my own hair?

Hmph, men!

Men who say one thing but mean another!

Lu Ran plugged in the hairdryer and sat down beside Qiao Yuansi, changing the subject with a smile: "Your Sister Ruyi never let me dry her hair."

Qiao Yuansi pursed her lips and said, "Then you're really not doing your job."

Lu Ran was choked up!

He clumsily messed with the girl's hair, and amidst the "whooshing" sound of the dryer, he loudly said:

"Your hair quality isn't great either! Your Sister Ruyi's hair feels so silky, just like silk."

"Eh? You're such a character!"

Qiao Yuansi turned her head to look at Lu Ran, her big eyes dissatisfied with him.

Lu Ran laughed, continuing to tease: "And your Sister Ruyi's hair doesn't split at the ends."

"Ah!" Qiao Yuansi flared up.

Her cheeks puffed out,

turning into a cute little pufferfish.

"Ha ha!" Lu Ran couldn't hold back and burst out laughing.

"My hair is fine, annoying! Get up!" Qiao Yuansi snatched the hairdryer.

"Alright, I'll go make breakfast."

Lu Ran got up and left. After a bit of noise, his mood was much better.

In this extremely dangerous world, relationships between people tend to be easier than usual.

Probably because people cherish them more.

Not to mention they were siblings.

Lu Ran first went back to the bedroom to pick up his phone, then headed straight to the kitchen.

Warmed milk, toasted bread, fried eggs.

While preparing the meal, Lu Ran reported his safety to many people.

He even called the Jiang Family, intending to reassure his aunt and uncle, but ended up being instructed by them for a long time before ending the call.

Yesterday morning, while visiting the top floor of Wu Lie Building, Lu Ran specifically instructed the command center.

If there were any issues on the other side of the water, they must notify him immediately.

Director Liu naturally knew what Lu Ran cared about and reassured him softly.

Actually, teams stationed and patrolling near the residential area had always been plentiful.

Lu Ran and Jiang Ruyi had made such contributions to Rain Alley City; it was natural to protect their family members heavily.

"Heh..."

Lu Ran took a deep breath and scooped the fried egg onto the plate.

He looked over,

only to see the little pufferfish still pouting, sitting at the dining table waiting to eat.

Lu Ran approached the table and placed the plate in front of her: "Eat."

"Bro~"

"What do you want?" Lu Ran's mental alarm bells rang.

Clearly upset, and suddenly using such a coquettish tone, it definitely wasn't something good!

Qiao Yuansi opened the fried egg with her chopsticks, and suddenly her eyes lit up:

"Wow! It's runny~"

She immediately leaned down and slurped directly at the flowing yolk.

"Ow, ow, hot..."

Qiao Yuansi suddenly raised her head, her small mouth open, speaking unclearly.

Lu Ran couldn't help but tease: "What, you think I didn't cook it enough, and you're frying it again in your mouth?"

Qiao Yuansi: ? ? ?

Can you even be considered human?

Lu Ran held back his laughter and sat down.

Qiao Yuansi summoned a Firefly Lantern.

The lantern hung mid-air, scattering green light spots around.

Qiao Yuansi ate happily, one bite at a time.

Hmm... like eating fireflies.

Firefly Lanterns could heal injuries.

Although Little Yuanxi wasn't hurt, nourishing her lips and tongue was still very comforting.

Support-type believers mostly have a natural advantage: they maintain their health very well.

"Bro~" Qiao Yuansi called out again.

Lu Ran didn't even lift his head, casually grabbing a slice of toast and stuffing it into her mouth.

"I mean later on... munch... when I execute missions in Rain Alley... munch munch... is that okay?"

"You're still in school."

"I mean, every fifteenth, I'll come to Rain Alley City to help guard the city with you!" Qiao Yuansi looked at Lu Ran with hopeful eyes.

Lu Ran thought for a while.

The Night of the Fifteenth, wherever it is, tasks could be performed.

The teammates of Qiao Yuansi, all from powerful families, should find it easy to persuade the school.

"Brother?" Qiao Yuansi held the toast cautiously while looking at Lu Ran.

She knew Rain Alley was known as a cursed place, fearing Lu Ran would disagree.

Last night,

she felt her brother's careful support and felt completely secure.

Just once,

and it was enough to make her deeply indulge.

Just like... staying by her mother's side.

Not that it was completely worry-free, but it was a kind of peace from deep within.

In this cold and cruel world, such feelings were something most people never experienced in their lifetimes.

And...

Clutching the toast, Qiao Yuansi thought a lot.

Now, she was already in university, no longer needing to stay rooted in Beijing like during high school.

As long as she discussed it well with Beijing University, it should be fine.

Her own squad was already quite strong, at least stronger than the usual Moon Gazer teams in Rain Alley City.

She wouldn't drag her brother down too much.

In fact, she could help him share a lot!

Killing two birds with one stone, how wonderful~

"Sure," Lu Ran nodded lightly.

"Yay!!" Qiao Yuansi was thrilled.

But Lu Ran's next sentence made her cheeks fall.

Lu Ran softly said, "The next two months are okay.

After I celebrate your birthday with you, I might have to leave for a while."

"Leave? For a while?" Qiao Yuansi was puzzled.

Lu Ran was silent for a moment but decided to tell her now, as he would have to at some point:

"The Immortal Sheep faction is planning to open a Divine Ruins in the middle to late next January, I..."

Qiao Yuansi's face gradually paled.

As a top student from Beijing University, she naturally understood what Divine Ruins meant.

This was no longer a matter of "leaving for a while."

But whether they could see each other again in this lifetime!

Qiao Yuansi silently lowered her head, her eyes welling up, her voice small and soft:

"Mom doesn't want me, she's never home. You're leaving too, and I don't know if you can come back..."

Lu Ran felt extremely heartbroken: "Yuanxi... Yuanxi? Yuanxi!"

"Wuw~" Qiao Yuansi wiped her eyes, got up, and ran out.

"Thump!"

From afar, the sound of the master bedroom door closing echoed.

Lu Ran put the toast down and silently lowered his head.

Although the siblings didn't see each other often, their relationship was genuinely close.

Not seeing,

and not knowing if they could see each other again...

were completely different issues!

Even if their mother hardly came home, Qiao Yuansi knew where her mother was and that she was alive.

If Qiao Yuansi was determined and acted willfully just once, she could get a chance to see her mother.

But Lu Ran was facing the Divine Ruins...

Life or death uncertain, return date unknown.

Qiao Yuansi had just been coquettish and received a response.

But Lu Ran's news shattered Qiao Yuansi's beautiful illusions.

For countless Night of the Fifteenths in the future, he'd no longer be with her.

Thinking back,

Jiang Ruyi was undoubtedly gentle.

Strong yet gentle.

Undoubtedly, she had suppressed her surging emotions before she could muster a smile and look at Lu Ran.

Saying she supported his decision.

Telling him not to worry and to chase what he wanted.

"Hum... hum..."

On the kitchen counter, the phone vibrated.

Lu Ran sat silently in the chair, ignoring it.

"Hum... hum..."

"Hum... hum..."

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