Hiding a Chopping Knife

To start something and then abandon it?

Love turned to hate?

Hidden Kitchen Knife?

Xiao Ran replayed in his mind the melodramatic scenes between his Master and his mistress.

One thing is certain: for this woman to cause such a headache for her Master, either her status is extremely noble or her strength is extremely powerful.

If the Apostle encounters this time, he too will likely suffer the consequences.

Master is quite the catch, but he's caused a lot of trouble in the Cultivation World! Things aren't going to get easy from here on out...

Just as Xiao Ran was pondering this, someone unexpectedly said something unexpected in the Black Ring Group.

[Little Mist: I never imagined Lingzhou Yue had such a history. A woman hogged so many fairy resources; she's finally getting her comeuppance.]

Xiao Ran sensed something was wrong.

Little Mist always seemed like a very low-key person who knew how to hide his true self, so why did he suddenly say something like that?

Could it be that Master's womanizing is interfering with Little Mist's normal dating life? Gao Shi Brother Gao, is that you?

You can't blame your Master for your own shortcomings!

I, Xiao Ran, have been by my Master's side for years, and I still have girls throwing themselves at me, don't I? You should always look for the faults in yourself.

Xiao Ran thought about it carefully.

During the Gray Mist incident in Sheep Village, Ten Thousand Beasts Valley, he hadn't yet gone to ask his Gao Shi brother, Gao Shi, for the Fire Fungus Stone.

During the Sword Inheritance Assembly, Gao Shi Brother Gao was on a date with Junior Sister Zhehui.

During the Flamefree City incident, Gao Shi was on a date and did not leave the sect at all, so he naturally had no chance to stop Li Wuxie from drawing his sword.

All three incidents appear to have alibis.

But the less suspicious someone is, the more suspicious it seems...

Upon closer reflection, Little Mist wasn't a professional intelligence operative; he just happened to be near Zongzhi Mountain and was secretly observing Xiao Ran's strength. He must have some special skill of his own.

Being chosen by the Black Ring Group means he can't be just some nobody. Gao Shi Brother Gao, with Cultivation Level Foundation Establishment cultivation and exceptional forging talent, was honored as the last Dao Alliance's prodigy. He has the ability to do so.

Before Xiao Ran could think it over, Little Mist retracted her statement.

Can it be withdrawn?

Was this Black Ring developed by Tencent? Little Mist also felt that this statement was inappropriate, as it might reveal his identity. However, whether or not Little Mist was Gao Shi Brother Gao was no longer important. Little Mist was clearly not a combat-ready type and posed little danger to Xiao Ran.

Whatever.

[Primate: What information did Little Mist just share about Lingzhou Yue?]

[Little Mist: It's nothing.]

[Rumor: He said Lingzhou Yue is pregnant, and the child is Xiao Ran's.]

Puff--

Xiao Ran was fanning his Master while drinking tea when he almost spat the tea all over his Master.

Why did Little Mist withdraw her message? It's because Master is pregnant! Didn't Little Mist herself get pregnant and withdrawing the message mean we couldn't work together to find a solution? [Primate: Really?]

[Little Mist:...]

[Rumor: I was just kidding.]

[Primate: Is this group a joke?]

[Rumor: Oh, then it's not a joke, but a prophecy.]

Xiao Ran: This is a rumor.

[Stated Dao: If Lingzhou Yue is willing to have children and settle down, it will be a good thing for us, as it means one less troublesome opponent. Everything we are about to do is for the sake of the next generation.]

Xiao Ran:

I hereby declare! From today onwards, the Black Ring Group the Way That Can Be Told Group!

Stated Dao is a good person, a really good person!

[Rumor: I think it's very possible. Xiao Ran brutally murdered Nanmen Yijian in front of Yang Hui, even more ruthlessly than the big shots in our group. He has no inhibitions whatsoever, so getting his Master pregnant wouldn't be a problem.]

[No Money Get Lost: The legend I heard is that Lingzhou Yue is limited by her physique and Cultivation Method, and cannot be touched by men. The man who can get her pregnant... can you imagine what kind of god he must be?]

[Primate: I will personally investigate Xiao Ran's matter. Senior Dao, what's the situation with the Four Great Families now? Many of them have powerful figures. If they send people to secretly deal with Lingzhou Yue and her disciple, it would actually help us restrain Lingzhou Yue.]

Xiao Ran was taken aback.

What's wrong? You want to use the giant python's clone to find out my fertility? I'm Xiao Ran, not Xiao Yan! [Stated Dao: I don't know much about the aristocratic families. They haven't made a move for so many days. Perhaps they've realized the Dao Alliance is going to target the Four Great Families, and they've gritted their teeth and admitted defeat, not daring to secretly send someone to harm Xiao Ran.]

[No Money Get Lost: Senior, don't underestimate the Four Great Families. I just received some very exciting information about them, but it's not entirely confirmed yet, so I can't say anything for now.]

[Mad Hunt: Say it! It's just money, right? I've got plenty of money.]

News of Xiao Ran and three other prodigies killing Nanmen Yijian in Chaos City reached Zongzhi Mountain ahead of time.

However, considering that the Dao Alliance had not yet defined responsibilities and that Xiao Ran had performed outstandingly in the Tianjiao mission, Zongzhi Mountain still held a grand triumphant ceremony for Xiao Ran and his disciples.

On the Main Peak Sword Terrace.

Huangfu Qun and his son, along with Master Boyun's clone, led dozens of instructors and over a thousand inner disciples to prepare wine to welcome Xiao Ran and his apprentice.

When Xiao Ran and his Master disembarked, they were met with a deafening roar of cheers, which gave them the feeling of being greeted by fans at an airport.

"Elder Huangfu, as I said, we're going there to earn merit, right? So, does the sect have any special rewards?"

Huangfu Qun never showed his emotions; regardless of good or bad, he always had a gloomy face, as if others owed him something.

He found it strange; he had thought Lingzhou Yue would cause trouble if she went out, but it turned out that Xiao Ran was the Xiao Ran caused trouble.

"You need to broaden your horizons. The sect's rewards aren't much money. You should represent Zongzhi Mountain to get the Dao Alliance rewards and bring glory to the sect."

Xiao Ran tentatively asked, "What if we cause trouble for the sect?"

Huangfu Qun was both amused and exasperated.

Master Boyun understood Xiao Ran's meaning and quickly teased him.

"Good deeds should be rewarded, and trouble should be punished."

A joyful atmosphere filled Sword Plaza.

Return to Sword-Wielding Mountain.

Looking around, Xiao Ran saw that the valley's medicinal herb garden, Vegetable Garden Orchard, orchard, Pine Maple Garden, Sword Bamboo, Hot Spring Cliff, and even the Disciple Quarters were all neatly maintained and clean, leaving no room for criticism.

Chuyan was sitting on a huge rock by the pool to the east, drawing design plans.

Wearing a redesigned light green Smoky Shirt, she accentuated her beautiful figure, concealed her height disadvantage, and appeared graceful and elegant, even possessing a princess-like air.

Of course, she was a princess after all.

The Orange Cat next to it, with its Fanghua, had grown so fat in just over ten days that it had become the size of a tiger, and was now fishing in the pond with its long tail.

Upon seeing Xiao Ran and the other person return, Chuyan jumped up excitedly, ran over and took Lingzhou Yue's arm, being extremely affectionate.

"Grandmaster, you're finally back! I heard that you beat up the Apostle and evil dragons in Chaos City and spread your valuable experience in fighting the Fight the Wraith throughout the city and the entire Cultivation World."

Lingzhou Yue nodded earnestly as she drank, clearly enjoying the gesture.

Xiao Ran couldn't stand it anymore.

"Are you a member of the 'Bragging God Cult'? Why don't you praise me when I heroically saved a damsel in distress and killed a scion of a powerful family?"

"You're so awesome!"

Chuyan gave a perfunctory reply, devoid of any emotion.

Xiao Ran gave Chuyan everything she wanted.

"Here's what you wanted."

Chuyan silently accepted it, then blinked and took a closer look at Xiao Ran.

Seeing Xiao Ran's spirited and hormone-fueled demeanor, he said meaningfully:

"A hero saves a damsel in distress... You should bring back a few wives to help your Grandmaster Fight the Wraith."

Xiao Ran shook his head.

"I didn't bring back a wife, but I did bring back a big bird and a Yan Armor."

Chuyan was slightly taken aback; she really hadn't heard this news.

Where?

"I won't show you the big bird, but I'll show you my Yan Armor."

Xiao Ran placed the Giant Yan Armor on the Sword Plaza.

The Sword Plaza was too small, making the Yan Armor appear as majestic and imposing as a deity.

The mottled Mystic Iron Shell, bearing corroded battle marks, further accentuated the tragic and sorrowful atmosphere.

The enormous, anthropomorphic futuristic design clashes with the pastoral style of the Sword-Wielding Mountain, as if they belong to a different era.

There's an old saying in my hometown—a real woman must ride Giant Yan Armor. Would you like to give it a try?

Chapter 180: The Night Fog is Damp and the Child Has a Fever, So Tonight's Session Will Be Shorter.