What Faith in Lanterns?

"Alas."

Watching Yan Shuangzi lead her people away, Lu Ran sighed.

Deng Yuxiang's words surfaced in his mind again: "You really don't understand her."

Indeed.

He did not understand her well enough.

Lu Ran had thought that after piecing the shattered Yan Shuangzi back together, giving her a new life, leading her in revenge, and carrying her into the Sea Realm, she would regain her former splendor.

She would no longer belittle herself.

The Great Evil Shadow had indeed begun to shine again, yet she still refused to change how she addressed him.

In truth, forms of address were only appearances. What mattered was how one saw oneself.

"Whoosh~"

Lu Ran flashed away and vanished without a trace.

Ah, forget it. Women are such a hassle!

She can do whatever she wants.

This Seat has done its best.

[Where did you go?] Yan Shuangzi's voice suddenly sounded in his mind.

[Huh?] Lu Ran froze.

Why is she interrogating me now?

She's turning the heavens upside down!

Yan Shuangzi seemed to realize something was wrong as well, and her tone weakened. [Where did Master go? I was teaching Shadow Four how to protect you.]

Lu Ran sat upon the village chief's throne in the Meeting Hall and gave a snort.

[I'm in the Meeting Hall. Call Mr. Conglong over.]

[Yes.]

Lu Ran switched to someone else and transmitted his voice. [Nightmare, come to the Meeting Hall.]

[Mm.]

That faint nasal tone sent a chill through Lu Ran, making him shudder.

Good stuff~

The Great Nightmare, the Great Evil Shadow.

What good people could there possibly be among two Big Girls with North Wind Disciple at their core?

Lu Ran propped an elbow on the desk, rested his cheek in his palm, and waited silently.

Deng Yuxiang arrived first. Seeing Lu Ran's