The Ruins (Four Updates Bursting, Seeking Recommendations!!)

What kind of monstrous talent is this!

Hu Yan Lanruo is already a Bronze 2-star Demon Spirit Master. Her Soul Sea is fused with the Snow Cherry Demonic Spirit, a very powerful and rare plant-type Spirit Beast from the depths of the Sacred Ancestor Mountain Range. It can cast powerful charm-based demonic arts. All sorts of living beings are drawn to the Snow Cherry Demonic Spirit involuntarily, only to be devoured by it. With the Snow Cherry Demonic Spirit fused within her, it's effortless for Hu Yan Lanruo to charm Demon Spirit Masters of the same rank.

As long as Hu Yan Lanruo makes the slightest effort, many men would willingly become her devoted admirers. Hu Yan Lanruo's charm techniques have always been unfailingly effective, but she never expected to fail today!

Not only was her charm technique seen through, but the opponent also recognized her Spirit Beast with a single glance. Isn't this young boy in front of her too monstrous? The Snow Cherry Demonic Spirit was a precious and rare Spirit Beast her grandfather caught for her. Most people have never even heard of it, let alone know its abilities and origins.

Hu Yan Lanruo felt as if struck by lightning, unable to speak for a long time.

The crucial point was that the other party was a mere boy, not even Bronze 1-star!

There are two types of people who are unaffected by charm techniques: one is those with a pure heart devoid of any impurities, like children under five years old; the other is those who have seen the vicissitudes of life and are super experts who understand charm techniques inside and out.

Nie Li is already thirteen years old. Logically, he should have some understanding of matters between men and women, and it's impossible for him to be as pure as a child. That leaves only the second possibility.

But how is this possible?

Hu Yan Lanruo could never have imagined that within this boy's body resided the soul of a super expert. Moreover, this super expert even surpassed the Legendary rank.

Seeing Hu Yan Ruolan's stunned expression, Nie Li smiled faintly and walked away, brushing past Hu Yan Lanruo.

"Nie Li, isn't Hu Yan Lanruo beautiful?" Ye Ziyun blinked her eyes, looking at Nie Li with a curious expression.

Under such temptation, Nie Li actually refused. Could Nie Li have some special, unspeakable difficulty?

Nie Li smiled at Ye Ziyun and said, "Although Hu Yan Lanruo is beautiful, how can she compare to you?"

Hearing Nie Li's sweet talk again, Ye Ziyun stomped her foot. "I can't compare to Hu Yan Lanruo. So many people like Hu Yan Lanruo!" Ye Ziyun knew that even within the Snow Wind family, a few of her cousins liked Hu Yan Lanruo.

Nie Li understood that Ye Ziyun was referring to her figure. Ye Ziyun's temperament and beauty far surpassed Hu Yan Lanruo's, but in terms of figure, she was much inferior to Hu Yan Lanruo. Nie Li chuckled, looking Ye Ziyun up and down with a smile. In a few more years, Ye Ziyun's figure would be no less than Hu Yan Lanruo's. Only Nie Li knew how sexy and beautiful Ye Ziyun would be then. Ye Ziyun wouldn't flaunt her sexiness and allure as openly as Hu Yan Lanruo, but her noble elegance was something Hu Yan Lanruo couldn't match.

Seeing the peculiar look in Nie Li's eyes and his lecherous gaze, Ye Ziyun pouted, slightly displeased. Nie Li was a good friend, but she had never thought of taking things further. Ye Ziyun was currently focused solely on cultivation; she wanted to become a Legendary Demon Spirit Master like her grandfather!

Nie Li had given her the Nine Revolutions Ice Phoenix Art, bringing her one step closer to her dream, so in her heart, she was very grateful to Nie Li. If any other boy flirted with her so shamelessly, she would have turned and left long ago.

Hu Yan Lanruo looked back at Nie Li's retreating figure and said indignantly, "I refuse to believe I can't even win over a brat like you!" Hu Yan Lanruo felt a bit resentful. Was her charm really that much worse than Ye Ziyun's?

Hu Yan Lanruo turned her head, pointed at Nie Li, and declared loudly to everyone nearby, "Nie Li, one day, I will make you my subordinate! This young lady has decided, I'm going to pursue this kid. From now on, this kid is mine. Anyone who dares to touch him has to ask me first! Anyone who tries to snatch him from me will face my wrath!"

Hearing Hu Yan Lanruo's domineering declaration, everyone was stunned, staring blankly at her.

Hu Yan Lanruo was going to pursue Nie Li? Everyone looked at Nie Li with strange expressions, then at Hu Yan Lanruo.

A great beauty like Hu Yan Lanruo could have countless men flocking to her with just a wave of her hand, but Hu Yan Lanruo pursuing Nie Li was too bizarre.

Hearing Hu Yan Lanruo's words, Nie Li couldn't help but chuckle.

Ye Ziyun looked at Nie Li with a half-smile. Nie Li really had a lot of romantic entanglements. First, Xiao Ninger brought him breakfast, and then Hu Yan Lanruo was pursuing him. It was hard to believe Nie Li was so charming.

Hu Yan Lanruo's declaration caused a stir, becoming everyone's topic of conversation. Even Chen Linjian couldn't help but be surprised.

The group continued their journey, passing through several high mountains.

"Nie Li, this is apricot blossom cake. Do you want some?"

"Nie Li, are you tired? Do you want me to lay out a cushion for you to rest?"

Hu Yan Lanruo would occasionally appear beside Nie Li like a phantom, leaning in, her full chest brushing against Nie Li's arm, emitting waves of fragrance. If it were any other boy, being teased by such a sexy and voluptuous beauty, he would have lost control and devoured Hu Yan Lanruo long ago.

However, Hu Yan Lanruo's seduction was truly a fragrant annoyance for Nie Li.

"I said, can you stop being so bothersome? Go away, go do what you need to do! Go further away!" Nie Li waved his hand impatiently.

Hu Yan Lanruo's beautiful eyes turned slightly red. When had she ever been treated like this? Was Nie Li blind? To be so indifferent to her beauty? The more Hu Yan Lanruo thought about it, the more unwilling and indignant she became. She fiercely threw the cushion on the ground and turned to leave.

"Hoo, finally some peace!" Nie Li breathed a sigh of relief. This troublesome woman had finally left.

But after a few steps, Hu Yan Lanruo turned back. "Nie Li, are you thirsty? I have some excellent apricot blossom wine here."

Hearing Hu Yan Lanruo's words, Nie Li was about to collapse. Was this woman a persistent nuisance? How could he shake her off?

"Speaking of which, can you stop being so boring? Are you that idle?" Nie Li rolled his eyes.

Hu Yan Lanruo blinked, a hint of slyness flashing in her eyes. "I've found that I'm starting to like you. Even if you don't like me now, it's okay. Who wouldn't like a beautiful girl like me? I'll just assume you're blind right now, and soon you'll realize how beautiful and lovely I am!"

"It's me who's blind if I like you!" Nie Li exhaled a breath and quickly walked away.

This woman was hopeless!

Of course, Nie Li didn't think Hu Yan Lanruo had truly fallen for him. She was probably just having fun, and when she got bored, she would naturally leave.

Nie Li ran to Ye Ziyun's side. Whether in his past life or this one, Ye Ziyun was his true love. A few girls beside Ye Ziyun were smiling and talking quietly.

"Is this the person Hu Yan Lanruo is pursuing?"

"He looks quite handsome?"

"He's good enough for Hu Yan Lanruo!"

Hearing their words, Nie Li broke out in a cold sweat. What were they even talking about?

Ye Ziyun glanced up at the flustered Nie Li and said calmly, "Why aren't you with Hu Yan Lanruo?"

"Ziyun, you know, I have absolutely no relationship with her!" Nie Li said with a bitter smile. Hu Yan Lanruo was such a nuisance. If Ye Ziyun misunderstood anything, he would be depressed.

"What does that have to do with me?" Ye Ziyun shrugged and turned to leave. The corners of her mouth curved upward slightly, revealing a playful smile. Seeing Nie Li's embarrassed state was quite amusing to her.

Nie Li opened his mouth, but in the end, he said nothing. Looking at Ye Ziyun's charming retreating figure, he felt dejected. When would he be able to hold this beautiful girl in his arms like in his past life? The road ahead was long and arduous!

I need to increase my strength first. In a few more years, the City of Brilliance will face the threat of Demon Beasts. Even Ye Ziyun's grandfather, the Legendary Demon Spirit Master Ye Mo, will die. Nie Li must reach the Legendary realm before then. This will be a huge challenge for him, as the time is too short.

He must use every method and means to improve his strength, including this trip to the Ancient Orchid City Ruins! He must get that Spirit Lamp!

For the next few days, Nie Li continued to refine and absorb the Soul Power plundered from Chu Yuan. However, that woman Hu Yan Lanruo was too annoying. Even when Nie Li was cultivating, she stayed by his side, never leaving. Nie Li could only choose to ignore her.

They traveled through mountains and ridges for two days, passing through deep canyon passages. A plain in a distant valley appeared within their sight.

This was an ancient city ruin, spanning hundreds of miles. Many areas were already covered by dense forests, leaving only some mottled walls. The roars of Demon Beasts could occasionally be heard from the ruins. The Demon Beasts of Gold rank and above had already left. Those remaining in this ancient city ruin were at most Bronze or Silver ranked Demon Beasts.

These ruins from before the Dark Era vaguely spoke of humanity's past glory.

Seeing the broken walls and scattered bones, a sense of desolation and loneliness flashed through everyone's hearts. If one day the City of Brilliance were breached by Demon Beasts, it would become like these ruins, with only corpses and broken walls everywhere.

During the Dark Era, Demon Beasts ran rampant, destroying all of humanity's empires. Only a few survivors were still fighting against the Demon Beasts, but much of human civilization had been annihilated in that great catastrophe. For example, in the City of Brilliance, many cultivation techniques, martial skills, and inscriptions were incomplete. If these ancient remnants were explored, it might be possible to obtain some items left from before the Dark Era!

The Spirit Lamp that Nie Li wanted to find was a powerful item left by a Legendary Demon Spirit Master from before the Dark Era!

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