"I'm afraid Senior Sister Lan is going to be disappointed. Senior Brother Qingyang has recently been diligently immersed in swordsmanship, and he's been busy with some matters these days. He may not have time to meet you. Besides, Senior Sister Lan, you wanted to discuss going to Sky City, didn't you?" Qili Ruchou seemed to have anticipated Lan Ran's visit and had already laid the groundwork for refusing her.
"That's right..." Lan Ran seemed caught off guard by how decisively she had been rejected.
"I'm truly sorry. Senior Brother Qingyang and I are instructors at Sword Pavilion now, so I'm afraid he has no time to make the trip to Sky City. Senior Brother Qingyang told me that if you really need help, he'll ask some of our other senior brothers and sisters. But as for him, there's nothing he can do..." Qili Ruchou sighed.
Lan Ran looked disappointed, but still said, "Then I'll thank you in advance, Junior Sister. Please also thank Senior Brother for me. If he ever has time, I'll come visit him personally."
"Rest assured, Senior Sister. I'll deliver your message myself." Qili Ruchou smiled sweetly. It was clear that she definitely had no intention of helping.
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Lan Ran took her leave. I saw her to the door and said sympathetically, "Ran'er, when you reach the bridge, the way across will appear. You don't need to worry too much. Although the Tyrant is notorious, I often hear Master say that he's actually very decent by nature. Senior Lan Xian has fallen into his hands, but he probably won't suffer any abuse. After all, that wouldn't do much for his reputation."
"What do you know? The Tyrant killed my parents, and Lan Xian is stubborn by nature. He definitely won't end