Chapter 19 The Sound of the Wind
On the 14th day of the sixth lunar month, the whole school is closed for holiday.

To be more precise, it is a national holiday.

From the 14th to the 18th of every lunar month, which is the three days before and after the 15th of the lunar month, except for specific departments, the entire society is on pause.

A full five-day holiday is both an official regulation and a social custom.

"Woo~~~"

"Boom!"

The alarm in the early morning, accompanied by bursts of muffled thunder, woke up Lu Ran who was sleeping soundly in bed.

"Yeah." Lu Ran rubbed his eyes dazedly, picked up the phone beside him and checked the time.

At seven o'clock sharp.

Although the evil demons will appear on the night of the fifteenth day of the lunar calendar, the authorities will sound the alarm on the fourteenth day to warn the citizens.

"Morning, Lord Xianyang." Lu Ran got up from the bed and went to the shrine to worship as usual.

Ever since the assessment in the Evil Dog Village, Lord Fairy Sheep has not appeared for a long time.

In fact, this is the attitude that gods should have. How can mortal believers see the high and mighty group of gods whenever they want?
"Disciple feels that he is about to advance to the third stage of the Mist Realm."

Lu Ran muttered to himself, hoping that the gods could hear him.

Since his advancement on the fifth day of the lunar calendar, until today, the fourteenth day of the lunar calendar, Lu Ran has been practicing diligently. Even on the training ground, there is always a wisp of mist lingering around him.

Now, the mist in his body has been compressed to a certain extent.

His body was also nourished by divine power, becoming stronger and stronger, and was ready for advancing to the third stage of the Mist Realm!

Lu Ran was full of anticipation: "By then, I will be able to practice the divine method, Immortal Hoof."

However, the jade sculpture of the immortal sheep in the shrine remained silent.

Lu Ran waited for a while, and after confirming that Lord Immortal Sheep had no instructions, he bowed politely.

Then he moved sideways and came to the windowsill.

The low and long alarm sound continued, echoing in the city, making this already gloomy rainy day even more depressing.

"It is raining again."

Lu Ran looked at the rain scene in the community and the branches swaying in the slanting wind and drizzle.

The weather forecast says it will be cloudy tomorrow. I wonder if we can see the full moon?
Lu Ran took a deep breath and went to the bathroom to wash up.

A few minutes later, he walked out of the house holding an umbrella and a wooden sword.

The Rain Alley City in the rain looks quite desolate and sad.

Compared with the previous few days, there are obviously fewer pedestrians on the road, and shops on the street have closed one after another.

Lu Ran searched for a long time before he found a small shop that was still open and bought a box of milk and a box of canned fish.

His destination this time was still the Wulie River, which was the abandoned residential area.

As for why Lu Ran came
On the one hand, he was paying tribute to his deceased father, and on the other hand, he was always thinking about the little tabby cat.

Ever since they last met, Lu Ran would come here to take a look every day on his way to school.

On the sixth day of the Chinese New Year, Lu Ran was upset by Wu Shanshan's departure from the team, and before he knew it, the tabby cat ran away.

After returning home, Lu Ran became worried every time he thought of the little tabby cat.

It is really difficult for stray cats and dogs to spend the fifteenth night of the lunar calendar safely.

Unless a kindhearted person takes it in, or the little raccoon can sneak into a citizen's home and hide next to a shrine or statue that people worship, otherwise.
"Mea~~~"

In the drizzle, Lu Ran held an umbrella and came to the overgrown Wulie Riverside Community.

He bleated all the way, from outside the building to inside, and then to the dilapidated seventh-floor rooftop.

Unfortunately, the tabby cat still did not appear.

"Dad, the tabby cat is not here again." Lu Ran came to a corner of the rooftop and put the milk and canned fish on the fence. "Here, I'll give it to you."

Lu Ran put away his umbrella, and his figure was exposed to the rain again:

"Eat quickly, I'll eat after you finish."

Lu Ran tightly grasped the wooden Tang sword, imagined an imaginary enemy in his mind, and started practicing directly.

Thanks to the cat, the father and son have had canned fish for breakfast for many days in a row.

Lu Ran is a little tired of eating it.

As for dad, well, it doesn't matter.

No matter if he likes to eat or not, he can't speak anyway~
"Little Lu Ran?"

Suddenly, a voice was heard at the entrance of the rooftop corridor.

"Ah?" Lu Ran turned his head and saw a tall figure wearing a yellow raincoat.

Lu Ran was shocked!
Is this, uh, little nightmares?

The little guy has grown so big, and has a great figure.
Lu Ran wiped his eyes wet by the rain and confirmed that the other party was still there. For a moment, his heart was hanging in his throat!
How could there be people in such a desolate place?
And the other party also knows my name!
Could it be that some kind of evil demon has arrived early?

The woman reached out and pinched the hood, lifting it up, revealing an oriental face.

Suddenly, Lu Ran became even more confused!

The woman in front of me is bright and beautiful, just like her yellow raincoat. In this gray world, she looks extremely bright and beautiful.

"Sister Yuxiang?" Lu Ran asked in surprise, his face full of disbelief, "What a coincidence?"

"What a coincidence." Deng Yuxiang glanced at Lu Ran, "I came here following the sound of sheep."

Lu Ran: “.”

"You're quite courageous." Deng Yuxiang stepped onto the rooftop. "On the fourteenth day of the lunar calendar, you dare to run to this desolate area?"

"This is my secret training base." Lu Ran held up the wooden sword and pointed to the south, "Look over there."

"Hmm?" Under the hood, the woman's dark eyes pierced through the rain and looked far to the south.

Under the misty rain, the Wulie River flows.

It was very grand and spectacular.

"The scenery is really nice." Deng Yuxiang looked into the distance and asked, "Tomorrow, you and Yutang will participate in the city defense mission. How are your preparations going?"

"It's okay. I thought I'd practice more today to keep in shape." Lu Ran asked in confusion, "Why is Sister Yuxiang here?"

Deng Yuxiang did not respond, but turned her gaze to look at the cans of milk placed on the stone fence.

"Sister, do you want to eat?" Lu Ran said politely, "I'll give it to you."

Deng Yuxiang rolled her eyes and smiled.

I climbed 7 floors just to grab your milk and canned fish?

Deng Yuxiang turned and walked towards the corridor. A voice floated from afar: "Take your snacks and go home to practice. Don't stay outside."

Snacks?
Lu Ran felt a little uncomfortable.

That is Xiaolihua’s cat food, a tribute from my dad, and my breakfast, okay!
What does it mean to have three ways to eat one fish?

"He really hasn't changed at all." Lu Ran muttered softly and continued practicing with the sword.

A few days ago, after she sent Lu Ran to his doorstep, she stepped on the accelerator and the coupe roared into the rain.

Now, she just left after saying a few words, without even giving me a chance to say hello. She was really decisive.

Lu Ran didn't expect that Deng Yuxiang would return to the rooftop just one minute later: "Do you really have to let me take you back?"

“No, no.” Lu Ran shook his head repeatedly, “Right away, I’ll be back right away.”

Deng Yuxiang smiled and said, "I can see that you are just good at talking, right?"

Lu Ran said helplessly: "I'll stay for a while, just a little while."

What if little tabby appears?
Deng Yuxiang nodded slightly: "It seems that Yutang has not mentioned me to you much."

Lu Ran was confused: "What do you want to ask?"

Deng Yuxiang made a move with her hand, and a translucent, slender wind blade quickly gathered in her palm: "Yutang dare not say a word in front of me."

In an instant, a fierce aura came over you, making you tremble with fear.

"North Wind!" Lu Ran's eyes narrowed, "Sister Yuxiang is a believer of North Wind Blade?"

Second-class God·North Wind!
People also call this god "North Wind Blade". The deity is portrayed as a stern man holding a knife, and is located on the distant northern border.

It, along with the South Sea Bow, the West Wilderness Axe and the East Thunder Halberd, are collectively known as the "Four Weapon Heroes".

Lu Ran’s former teammate Wu Shanshan is a follower of Nanhai Gong, one of the Four Heroes.

"You don't have to worry about it." Deng Yuxiang had a faint smile on her face, "I will break your legs and then send you home personally.

Okay, little Lu Ran?"

This time, Lu Ran didn't pay attention to the bright lipstick on her lips.

"Misunderstanding! Sister, I'll go back now!" Lu Ran was incredibly cowardly.

He really didn't expect that such a bright and charming elder sister could actually be a living devil?
No wonder Deng Yutang didn't dare to say "no".

This means we have to act immediately without any room for buffer!
"I said before that I would teach you a few tricks." Deng Yuxiang weighed the wind knife in his hand and said, "It's better to do it today than today."

Lu Ran's face was frozen, and he felt a terrifying pressure enveloping his whole body.

"Forget it." Lu Ran stepped back. "I still have to defend the city with Deng Yutang tomorrow. If I get hurt..."

"Shh!" Deng Yuxiang issued a command to keep quiet.

She slowly closed her eyes, as if listening to something: "Did you hear it?"

The woman suddenly became weird, and Lu Ran was also confused:
"Listen to what?"

Deng Yuxiang's feet suddenly collapsed, and she rushed towards Lu Ran, with a slight smile on her face:
“The sound of the wind.”

(End of this chapter)