Upon hearing this.

Cong Jixian furrowed his brows.

"Don't boost others' prestige while diminishing your own ambition. Even if Lu Ran is a reserve member of the Celestial Path Alliance, that doesn't mean anything. How could he possibly become a core member? He's just an Undead Mage."

Cong Shuang sighed.

She replied, "Dad, you should know my character. I'm not someone who admits defeat easily. Even against Lu Ran, I won't yield. After all, we haven't faced each other yet. As you said, he's just an Undead Mage. But... although he's a reserve member of the Celestial Path Alliance, he's also a reserve member of the Battle Banner National Defense Army, Mirror Flower Water Moon, and the Red Robe Tower."

Hearing this, Cong Jixian almost doubted his ears.

Cong Yu, who knew nothing about this, widened her eyes in disbelief!

She never expected that the helper she pulled from the Undead Mage Guild's entrance would be so extraordinary!

"How is this possible! Has something like this ever happened in Longxia? Is Lu Ran a reserve member of the Four Major Guilds?" Cong Jixian was stunned.

And if this is indeed the case.

Then Cong Shuang's calculations are not wrong.

Once Lu Ran gets through his novice period, he is sure to become a core member of the Celestial Path Alliance.

After all.

It has never happened before that the Four Major Guilds of Longxia simultaneously list a newcomer as a reserve member of their guilds!

This shows how much the Four Major Guilds value Lu Ran.

"I found it strange too, but that's the fact," Cong Shuang said.

"Is it because of Lu Ran's background? What exactly is his identity?" Cong Jixian's voice became cautious.

Because if it was because of Lu Ran's identity and background that the Four Major Guilds acted this way, that kind of identity and background is something Cong Jixian wouldn't even dare to imagine!

"Most likely unrelated to identity background. I checked, and it was very easy to find out. Lu Ran comes from Black Fire City, born in the slum, with no identity background," Cong Shuang said.

Cong Jixian stared at Cong Shuang in astonishment.

If it's unrelated to identity background, then it can only be because of his own combat power.

But an Undead Mage...

"At first, I also thought it was unrelated to identity background or Lu Ran's combat power. After all, he's just an Undead Mage. But you also know the situation: on the sixth ring, Lu Ran used one Blood Spear to instantly kill his opponent. If there's nothing fishy about this, then it's frightening. Lu Ran's opponent was a Profound Armor Berserker, the nemesis of magic series professionals! Even I can't instantly kill one!" Cong Shuang said seriously.

"Wait!" Cong Jixian suddenly thought of something and shouted, "Isn't this news incorrect? I just remembered, isn't the Red Robe Tower a Women's Guild? How could they list Lu Ran as a reserve member? The rules set by Ye Hongyi are not easily changed."

"The problem lies there," Cong Shuang sighed and continued, "According to my investigation, the rules of the Red Robe Tower were changed by Ye Hongyi herself. She personally modified the rules to allow Lu Ran to become a reserve member. But after Lu Ran, other male professionals still can't join the Red Robe Tower. In short, Ye Hongyi modified the rules just for Lu Ran!"

What a great honor!

Cong Jixian was taken aback.

"Moreover, I suspect that this year's Hundred Cities League, where the heads of the Four Major Guilds appeared for the first time, isn't because they're interested in the league. They're also here for Lu Ran," Cong Shuang continued.

One has to admit.

For Cong Shuang at her age, to deduce so much from the investigation results is quite impressive; she's quite a talent.

But this caused Cong Jixian's heart to race.

Although he didn't understand why this Undead Mage had such significant ties.

With someone like this existing, Cong Shuang will inevitably be affected.

"The championship is still mine. I don't know how Lu Ran did it, but I will give him full respect. I will definitely defeat him and win the championship. My goal remains to become a core member of the Celestial Path Alliance!"

"Good! That's my daughter!" Cong Jixian's eyes lit up, "That's the way to do it. Don't think about irrelevant matters. Focus on your opponents and win every match. That's what's most important!"

Cong Shuang nodded solemnly.

She then left with her people.

Cong Jixian sat there for a long time until many people left, and a servant reminded him it was time for dinner. He finally snapped back to reality.

He suddenly turned his head, seemingly thinking of something.

Cong Yu was still sitting beside him. After the initial shock, her mind quickly emptied again. She sat there, basking in the sun, dozing off and swaying, almost with a bubble of snot coming out.

It matched quite well with her petite and cute appearance.

"Yu?" Cong Jixian looked at Cong Yu with a smile and shook her.

Cong Yu smacked her lips and looked at Cong Jixian in confusion.

She looked around and said, "Oh, food, food."

"No rush. Dad will take you to a nice place in the Imperial Capital to eat later. How's your relationship with Lu Ran?" Cong Jixian asked.

"It's okay. Met him yesterday," Cong Yu replied casually.

"This friend is good. He helped you a lot, completed the task for you. You should thank him appropriately. It would be somewhat inappropriate if you don't. Here, in the next few days, interact with him more. After the Hundred Cities League, invite him over to our house for a visit and treat him well. That's basic courtesy," Cong Jixian advised.

"Okay." Cong Yu didn't refuse.

She glanced at Cong Jixian with a peculiar expression.

Since childhood, Cong Yu and Cong Shuang, these two sisters, have been the apple of Cong Jixian's eye.

Even though Cong Yu's profession isn't outstanding, Cong Jixian has always treated them equally.

But he never allowed the sisters to have male friends.

Let alone inviting their male friends over to the house.

This is unprecedented!

"Dad, didn't you forbid male classmates from coming to our house?" Cong Yu asked.

"Ah, that was before. You both are grown up now, it's time to be flexible. But for other male friends, be cautious, understand?" Cong Jixian instructed.

The implication was clear.

Lu Ran is allowed, but others, still not.

And the reason for this is obviously because of the intricate connections behind Lu Ran.

As the head of a prominent family, especially in a place as complex and tangled with power dynamics as the Imperial Capital, this is almost instinctual, and there's nothing wrong with it.

"Alright, I'll talk to him when the time comes, but whether he comes or not, I don't know." Cong Yu nodded.

"Good, good, just talk. It's just a meal, nothing to worry about," Cong Jixian nodded.

Meanwhile, Cong Shuang didn't go to eat.

Instead, she went to the upper floors of a small villa.

Through the window, she looked at the headquarters of the Celestial Path Alliance across the street.

"Lu Ran has been staying here recently..." Cong Shuang murmured.

After speaking.

Cong Shuang turned to a portly man beside her and spoke casually, "Name your price. How much are you selling this house for?"

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