Parting in the Rain

"Mm." Qiao Yuanxi hurriedly reached out and grasped the water droplet-shaped Diamond Pendant, as though afraid it would run away.

Yet after only a few seconds, the worry on her face turned into growing delight.

"Mm-hm!" Qiao Yuanxi nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at grain, then rose and headed toward the house on the west side.

Who knew what the artifact spirit had told her.

Lu Ran watched his younger sister's retreating figure and sent a Voice Transmission: [Ying Yi, Shadow Two, protect her well.]

[Yes!]

[Yes.]

Only after Qiao Yuanxi disappeared through the doorway did everyone withdraw their gazes.

The courtyard was silent, save for the crackling of the bonfire.

"Let's continue." Lu Ran spoke first, looking at Deng Yutang across from him with a teasing smile. "Deputy Hall Master Deng, have you gotten used to working in the Enforcement Hall?"

Deng Yutang immediately nodded.

Bai Manni, who had been leaning against him, also straightened up. "Thank you, Sect Master."

Lu Ran waved with a smile. "We're family. Why be so polite?"

Ever since the young married couple had advanced hand in hand to the Jiang Realm, Deng Yuxiang had arranged for her younger brother to join the Enforcement Hall.

The Enforcement Hall had originally been controlled by Fengyan and the other divine general. As the Ran Sect marched south, the Fengyan Two Generals had accompanied Lu Ran in first conquering the Liyuan Sect, then attacking Jingxian Island. They had been away from the cliff for a long time now.

Deng Yutang had also been promoted to Deputy Hall Master, with full authority over the Ran Sect's Enforcement Hall.

His face practically had the words "connected hire" written all over it!

Sometimes, Lu Ran even wondered whether Young Master Deng had gotten hold of the protagonist's script!

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