Chapter 182: Fairy Garden
After arriving at Wangdi Village, Lu Ran and Qiao Yuanxi called a taxi and returned to their home which was also located in the north of the city.

This residential community has a nice name - Xianjingyuan.

The community is indeed quiet, secluded and elegant, but the so-called "fairyland" does not refer to these mundane landscapes.

But when you are here, you can really see the face of the god Jian Yi!
Like the god Beifeng, Lord Jianyi also has an ancient city under his feet.

The name of the city is quite domineering, it is called Jiantianque.

Jiantianque Ancient City is located to the east of Xianjingyuan Community.

It is worth mentioning that most of the people who can live in Xianjingyuan community are disciples of Jianyi or family members of Jianyi believers.

So every early morning, there will always be figures appearing on the balconies of every household in the community.

People would look far to the east and kneel down devoutly towards the towering figure under the rising sun.

Well, it can be considered a unique landscape born under special geographical conditions.

In the past, Lu Ran, at his mother's request, looked out at the ancient city of Jiantianque with her and worshipped and prayed.

Although Jianyi Sect does not accept male disciples, this does not prevent mother from having fantasies.
"Ah~"

In Room 1501 of a residential building in the southeast part of the community, Qiao Yuanxi spoke in a strange tone.

She stretched fiercely, feeling relaxed: "Finally I'm home!"

Lu Ran looked at the interior decoration of the house, which was no different from what he remembered.

Compared to my father, my mother's living conditions are much better.

In Yuxiang City, the old house where the father and son lived was small and dilapidated.

Look at the mother’s residence again!

The flat is over 160 square meters, with four bedrooms, one living room and two balconies. It is open from north to south, with excellent lighting, and you can see the emperor as soon as you step onto the balcony.

It's simply too good!
It is obvious that her living standard has improved dramatically since her parents divorced and her mother returned to Beijing.

Little Yuanxi once said that when she and her mother first returned to the capital, their life was not well off.

After years of struggle, as Qiao Wanjun's contribution to the Jianyi Sect grew, she got everything she deserved.

Finally, she moved into this special, upscale community with little Yuanxi.

This also shows from another perspective how nostalgic and strong-willed Lu Ran is.

You know, after his father passed away, Lu Ran was taken in by his mother and lived with her for three years.

During these three years, Lu Ran certainly enjoyed everything here.

As the saying goes: It is difficult to go from extravagance to frugality.

However, Lu Ran still left stubbornly, leaving such a favorable living environment.

He returned to his rainy hometown alone and lived in the old and dilapidated house of his childhood.

Thinking of this, Lu Ran's expression looked a little strange.

Before he left, although his mother was very powerful, she didn't seem to play a very important role in the sect.

This time, by coincidence, Lu Ran had the opportunity to visit Jinghong Peak.

Judging from the reactions of many Jianyi disciples, it seems that the mother has a very high status?
Does this mean that in the years since I left, my mother has risen rapidly in prominence?

"broken."

Lu Ran slapped him on the forehead.

Am I a burden?
No, it's not just me!

Lu Ran thought of his deceased father.

Aren’t we two just a burden?
After all, before my parents divorced, my mother had always lived with my father in an old, dilapidated house.
"What's the matter?" Qiao Yuanxi looked at his brother curiously.

"It's okay." Lu Ran waved his hand.

I hope that mother will accumulate her strength and then rise to a higher position.

If it was really because of taking care of him that her career stagnated.
Lu Ran really felt guilty.

Well, most likely not.

After all, when Lu Ran lived here, his mother was also very busy.

Thinking of this, Lu Ran breathed a sigh of relief.

"Brother! Brother?" Qiao Yuanxi stretched out her little hand and waved it in front of Lu Ran's face, "Why are you in a daze?"

Lu Ran said casually: "I haven't been back for too long."

"I have already cleaned up your room for you in advance!" Qiao Yuanxi looked at Lu Ran with a smile, as if saying "come on, praise me".

"Thank you." Lu Ran patted little Yuanxi's head and walked towards the bedroom on the southeast side as if he was familiar with the route.

"By the way, brother!" Qiao Yuanxi reminded, "Don't forget to pay respect to the gods."

"Yeah." Lu Ran nodded.

He went to his mother's bedroom and little Yuanxi's bedroom respectively and paid homage to the two gods, Jianyi and Huadeng.

Recalling last year’s New Year’s Eve, Lu Ran, who had not yet become a believer, was taken by his mother to kneel down and worship the small statue of the god Jian Yi.

Today, Lu Ran stands very steadily.

He didn't stay in their bedroom for too long. He left after saying "sorry for disturbing you".

After returning to his small bedroom, Lu Ran saw the dolls placed on the bed.

It was a cartoon doll in the shape of a hamburger.

Obviously, this was put here by Xiao Yuanxi, as if to remind him of something on purpose.
"Heh." Lu Ran couldn't help but shook his head and smiled.

In the next few days, Lu Ran took Xiao Yuanxi to eat hamburgers every day at noon.

To be honest, Lu Ran was almost tired of eating it, but little Yuan Xi was getting happier every day.

According to her theory, she was not eating food, but memories.

It was the warmth that her brother secretly brought to her when she was punished by her mother to kneel in the middle of the night, tired and hungry.

Good guy~
Little Yuanxi is not even 17 years old, but he has already started reminiscing.

However, Lu Ran has no right to say anything about his own sister. After all, he is also a person who often indulges in memories.

During the days at home, Lu Ran also watched TV series with Xiao Yuanxi, and often went shopping and bought some New Year's goods.

Well, actually it’s just buying various snacks.

Life seemed to have returned to how it was before, which was what Qiao Yuanxi had always dreamed of.

The only difference is that even when watching the drama, there is always a mist floating around Lu Ran's body.

Not to mention that to the east of Xianjing Garden is Jiantianque City, there are two small statues of gods in the house alone. The cultivation environment is of course very good.

This also caused dissatisfaction in little Yuanxi, who said that her brother had changed and was no longer paying attention to her.

After all, when you are watching TV and concentrating on it, a wisp of mist suddenly floats past your eyes, which is really annoying.
Soon, it was New Year’s Eve.

Lu Ran got up early in the morning that day. In order to welcome his mother home, he prepared to clean up the house.

Just as he was wiping the coffee table in the living room, he suddenly felt a fluctuation of energy.

"Hmm?" Lu Ran turned his head and looked towards the northwest, where was his sister's bedroom.

Lu Ran couldn't help but feel happy!
Is it Xiao Yuanxi who is advancing? She is at the fifth stage of the Stream Realm and may break through at any time.

Or maybe the god Huadeng was in a good mood and blessed his disciples?

"Yohoo~!" Little Yuanxi's cheers came from inside the house.

Then, the door was suddenly opened.

Little Yuan Xi ran out in a pink nightgown and bare feet, her face full of joy: "Brother!"

Lu Ran looked at his sister who was surrounded by fairy mist and asked immediately, "Is she going to advance?"

"Haha!" Little Yuan Xi was so happy that she took two steps at a time and rushed straight into Lu Ran's arms.

Lu Ran quickly stood up to meet the human cannonball to avoid being knocked to the ground.

"Isn't today New Year's Eve?" Little Yuan Xi was very excited, her face slightly red, "When I was worshiping the Lantern Master just now, I made a wish.

I want my mother, my brother and I, the three of us to be together forever.
Then I started to advance!"

Lu Ran was completely dumbfounded.

On the one hand, he felt warm in his heart and was glad that he had such a lovely and caring sister.

on the other hand
Is this how you treat promotion?

"Yohoo~" Little Yuan Xi was overjoyed and opened champagne crazily in the first half.

Perhaps because she was about to advance to the River Realm, she was a little too excited. She put her little mouth close to Lu Ran's cheek and kissed him hard:
"mua~"

"You" Lu Ran looked at the girl angrily and amusedly.

If others encounter a "flash of inspiration", they will definitely hold on to it and try their best to seize the opportunity.

How could you not advance in front of the shrine but come out to celebrate directly?

"Don't celebrate, just focus on advancing!" Lu Ran frowned and spoke seriously, "If you miss this opportunity, you may have to wait a long time!"

"I'm just sharing my joy with you!" Little Yuanxi retorted, then smiled and ran to the bedroom.

She seemed to have transformed into a football player and even performed a celebration move after scoring a goal - sliding on her knees.

I heard a "plop" sound.

Before Xiao Yuanxi even entered the bedroom, he knelt down and slid all the way to the shrine.

As she slid on her knees, she clasped her hands together, and as her figure stopped steadily in front of the shrine, she instantly bowed her head and prayed.

That's a silky smooth
Lu Ran was stunned by what he saw!

To be honest, it's no wonder that little Yuan Xi is always scolded by her mother, just this action.
Lu Ran shook his head helplessly, tiptoed to his sister's room, and gently closed the door.

"Click~"

The door on this side had just closed, but the security door on the other side opened.

Lu Ran walked over quickly and saw his mother.

"Mom, little Yuanxi is advancing." Lu Ran whispered, leaning over to get slippers for his mother.

"Oh?" Qiao Wanjun looked down at Lu Ran, letting her son change her shoes, and joked, "It seems like you should come back more often."

Lu Ran stopped moving.

Little Yuan Xi’s flash of inspiration seemed to really begin with “the family of three being together forever”.

Seeing that her son was silent, Qiao Wanjun asked, "Has she been naughty these days?"

"No, little Yuanxi is fine." Lu Ran finally responded.

"Yeah." Qiao Wanjun responded softly, put on her slippers, and walked into the house, "I'll go wash up.

Later, you will accompany me to Jiantianque."

"Mom, I..." Lu Ran hesitated.

"What's wrong?" Qiao Wanjun stopped and turned to look at Lu Ran.

Lu Ran: "I'd better stay at home with Xiao Yuan Xi."

Qiao Wanjun: "What she needs is quietness, not company."

Lu Ran thought for a moment, and then said, "I am now a follower of the Immortal Sheep, so it is not easy for me to go to the main city of other gods."

After the last experience in Beifeng City, Lu Ran didn't want to cause trouble for his mother.

For the sake of his family, Lu Ran could of course clasp his hands together and bow his head in respect.

But now, under the indoctrination of Lord Xianyang, Lu Ran has developed a bit of disloyalty towards the gods. If he can avoid seeing the deity, he would rather not do so.

Qiao Wanjun looked directly at Lu Ran with her beautiful eyes and asked softly, "Really?"

Those eyes seemed to be able to see through Lu Ran's soul.

Lu Ran remained silent and looked away.

Qiao Wanjun walked forward slowly, put one hand on Lu Ran's cheek, lifted his face up, and looked into his eyes:

"Tomorrow is the first day of the new year. There will be a festival in the city. You don't want to accompany me like in previous years, do you?"

Lu Ran: “.”

After a long while, Qiao Wanjun sighed softly: "It seems that you realize the problem.

That’s why you brought the evil demon Yan paper figurine to the altar.”

Lu Ran's heart tightened.

Since June this year, the mother and son have never discussed this issue directly.

After worshiping the gods, the mother never mentioned the evil spirit in the phone call, but just comforted Lu Ran softly.

"So." Qiao Wanjun's palms were still gentle, and her thumbs stroked Lu Ran's cheeks back and forth, "You can only pay homage to one god, the Immortal Sheep."

"Mom, me"

(End of this chapter)