Chapter 98 Escape from Rain Alley
On September 19th, the drizzle stopped.

Lu Ran finally walked out of the house and stood under the still gloomy sky.

The two consecutive special events were a heavy blow to Yuxiang City.

On the previous 19th day of the lunar calendar, when Lu Ran walked out of the house, he could still see people strolling in the community and grandpa walking his bird.

There are fewer people now, and the old man is gone.

"call"

Lu Ran took a deep breath, holding the two swords wrapped in cloth, and walked out of the community.

His destination is still the high-speed rail station.

But this time, Lu Ran doesn’t have to skip classes.

The school only has one morning class every month, and this class in the ninth month of the lunar calendar was cancelled.

Not only that, in order to take care of the students' emotions, the school also cancelled this month's homework.

Students can arrange their time freely.

You can practice at home, go out for fun and relaxation, visit relatives, etc. It’s all up to you.

Due to the special event of the Devil’s coming, students will not have to participate in the city defense mission on the fifteenth day of the lunar calendar next month.

In other words, Lu Ran is on vacation.

A full month of vacation!
Although the school does not assign tasks to students, Lu Ran himself has tasks.

Becoming stronger and living well are the main life tasks he set for himself.

On this main line, there are closely connected branch tasks.

For example, improving the level of strength, having a stronger body, and more powerful divine power.

For example, you can activate statues of evil demons, equip them with thousands of evil spells, and summon and control evil demons.

Until someday in the future.
Take charge of the entire sculpture park of gods and demons!
Lu Ran didn't care how other students planned their vacation for the month.

He and his team have already determined their destination - the Black Lantern Cave!

The evil magic of the Black Lantern School has functions of output, healing, and black smoke that blocks people's vision.

All of these evil techniques are what Lu Ran wants, and they can be equipped in the early stages.

The most famous technique of the Black Lantern Clan is the evil control technique they equipped in the River Realm.

It has a single-target control skill - Yin Fire Cage.

There is also a group control skill - Yin Lantern Array!
Any living being enveloped by the light of the Yin Lantern will have its movements hindered.

Especially the evil magic, the Yin Lantern Array, which is so powerful that it makes people's scalp numb!

Ever since the evil demon came into the world, countless human soldiers have been enveloped by the light of the Yin Lantern Array, unable to even move a finger.

I can only wait for death in despair
Of course, not all evil black light techniques are useful to Lu Ran.

The Black Lantern Clan, like the Soul-Splitting Demon Clan, can also suck the souls of humans, put them in a cage, and burn them with cage fire.

Some black lanterns prefer to cook slowly over low heat.

Savor the pain and wailing of the human soul.

Some black lanterns like to use high heat to collect the juice.

A raging fire was ignited, brutally burning the human souls.

This kind of evil method is purely an evil method of "enjoyment" used by the evil demons.

The equipment shouldn't be of much use to Lu Ran, right?
After all, Lu Ran couldn’t think of what kind of vicious enemy could be worthy of such hospitality from him.

Kill his body first, then burn his soul?
Well, I hope there is no one so blind.

In fact, Lu Ran had another idea in his mind.

In the future, when I can summon evil spirits, such as Yanzhiren, Yemei, etc.

Equipping them with a "magic weapon" called a black lantern seems to be a good choice?

At a quarter past seven, Lu Ran arrived at the square in front of the station.

Looking at the crowded station, Lu Ran was mentally prepared.

When he and his team were booking tickets, they discovered that there were a lot of people traveling this way.

And when Lu Ran saw these people in person, he realized the difference.

People who travel naturally carry luggage.

However, people seem to be carrying too much luggage, big and small.

Rather than traveling, it’s more like moving?

Are these people going to leave Yuxiang City?
The influence of the Demon Lord's coming to the world was once again displayed before Lu Ran's eyes.

If it were an occasional special incident, it might not cause such a strong reaction among people.

Just last month, this small town experienced a "night walk of ghosts".

My mother once said on the phone: This city seems to be cursed.

It seems that she is not the only one who thinks so.

"What are you looking at?" a female voice said, "Are you so engrossed?"

The next moment, an elbow was placed on Lu Ran's shoulder.

With such a style, Lu Ran didn't even need to turn his head to know who was coming.

Lu Ran pointed to the bustling station and said, "There are so many people."

Chang Ying also noticed the difference in the passengers and whispered, "They won't come back again."

Old towns like Yuxiang are losing population every month.

But there seem to be a lot more this month.

"Maybe." Lu Ran whispered, "After all, big cities have more guards and are safer."

Chang Ying suddenly asked, "Um, do you want us to move to another place?"

Lu Ran: "Why?"

Chang Ying lowered her head slightly and whispered, "Several divine guards are staring at you."

Lu Ran was confused and looked around.

Chang Ying whispered, "You look gloomy, you are obviously holding a weapon in your arms, and you are staring at the crowd motionlessly.

If I were a guard here, I would also keep a close eye on you."

Lu Ran: “.”

People living in such a dangerous world may indeed suffer mental breakdown and do anything.

However, in this special era where gods and demons coexist, people have once again proved that people today are no worse than people in ancient times.

As with any dark and miserable period in history, people will always find ways and do their best to survive.

Some people may collapse, and some may give up. But when it comes to "survival", the overall temperament of the human race is definitely not to accept fate and surrender.

"Let me hold it for you." Chang Ying held the axe in one hand and took the cloth bag from Lu Ran's arms with the other hand, "To prevent them from misunderstanding."

"Okay." Lu Ran looked at the big clock on top of the station building. "Have you had breakfast? There's a Burger King over there."

Hearing this, Chang Ying's eyes sparkled: "You're treating me?"

Lu Ran also laughed.

This girl is really heartless.

It seems like you don’t feel much about the scene where people “escape from the Rain Alley City”?
Lu Ran thought so in his heart, and asked directly without any hesitation.

"Hehe~" Chang Ying smiled, "Just go, we're all here to survive."

"That's right." Lu Ran nodded, agreeing in his heart, "Come on, I'll treat you to a burger."

"Yeah~!"

Chang Ying became even happier, which was out of place with the atmosphere of this station.

The smile on Lu Ran's face became even more intense.

Some people try too hard, forcing themselves to smile and be optimistic and cheerful in order to face this dangerous and depressing world.

For some people, it's just their nature.

Lu Ran believes that Chang Ying is the latter.

It would be a pleasure to carry out missions with a guy like this.

The two of them ate a lot, during which time Deng Yutang and Tian Tian also received the message and joined in.

It was not until 8:30 that the group of four boarded the train to the Northeast.

In Jinchuan City, Liaodong Province, there is a Black Lantern Cave.

This is the one Lu Ran could find, the closest one to Yuxiang City. The drive takes about an hour and a half, which is acceptable.

"Where do you sit?" Inside the carriage, Chang Ying turned a row of seats and looked down at Tian Tian.

"Anywhere, anywhere is fine." Tian Tian said in a low voice.

"Then you sit inside, by the window." Chang Ying put one hand on Tian Tian's shoulder and pushed her to the inner seat.

"Oh."

"It's such a small thing, what if someone takes it away?" Chang Ying muttered softly as she sat down on the aisle seat.

Tian Tian: “.”

Lu Ran looked at Chang Ying and said, "Be gentle."

"I know!" Chang Ying listened to Lu Ran's words. She leaned slightly towards Tian Tian and said, "I'm sorry."

"Lu Ran." Tian Tian also dodged by leaning against the car window.

Lu Ran looked at this scene with amusement, and stopped Chang Ying with his eyes, and asked: "What's wrong?"

"Has Sister Ruyi contacted you?" Tian Tian asked in a low voice.

"No." Lu Ran shook his head. "She is practicing in seclusion, or training in the demon cave?"

"Oh." Tian Tian lowered her head.

Chang Ying came over again, smiling: "Don't be afraid, Squad Leader Jiang is not here, I will protect you!"

"Yes, I was just about to tell you about this!" Lu Ran said immediately, "Just let Deng Shaochong go in the front.

You will work with Tian Tian from now on and coordinate. "

"Ah," Chang Ying said with an unhappy look on her face, "but my axe is thirsty."

Lu Ran: ???
Deng Yutang was also stunned.

What kind of tiger-wolf talk is this?
Tian Tian quietly raised her head and glanced at Chang Ying secretly.

To be honest, Tian Tian feels really stressed when being with Chang Ying.

It may even feel a bit oppressive.

As early as when she entered high school, Tian Tian's first impression of Chang Ying was not very good.

She always felt that this dark-skinned, tall girl was like a female savage.

Although, Chang Ying also smiles very sweetly.

But when he doesn’t smile, he looks really “wild”.

Tian Tian always had the illusion that Chang Ying would catch her at any time, take her back to the tribe, and eat her alive.
"You, the believers of the spiritual lottery, are very suitable to be in the center. That's it." Lu Ran said directly.

"So domineering." Chang Ying looked at Tian Tian with a pursed mouth and muttered, "Is he always like this?"

Tian Tian pursed her lips and said nothing.

Lu Ran said again: "Tian Tian."

"Huh?" Tian Tian looked up immediately.

Lu Ran: "How about you be the commander?"

"Me?" Tian Tian was a little surprised. "Can I do it?"

Lu Ran smiled and said, "You follow your sister Ruyi every day, so you have learned it by osmosis."

Deng Yutang nodded and gave some encouragement: "Just make your voice louder."

Tian Tian: “I”

"Don't worry, Tian Tian has a loud voice!" Lu Ran said with a smile, "The night Yin Hua Dan showed up, Tian Tian played a voice message for me. Wow~
My eardrums hurt from the shouting!"

Tian Tian's little face turned red all the way to her ears.

"Huh?" Chang Ying seemed to have discovered something interesting.

She curiously stretched out her fingers and gently pinched Tian Tian's earlobe.

Lu Ran slapped Chang Ying's mischievous hand away and looked at Tian Tian: "I have to go out and play in the wild.

Young Master Deng was charging in the front and had no way of seeing the overall situation.

Therefore, the only candidates left to lead are you and Chang Ying."

Deng Yutang nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes!
You don't want this team to be commanded by Chang Ying, right?"

"Hey? You!" Chang Ying was immediately unhappy, her eyebrows raised, "What's wrong with me giving orders?"

Lu Ran looked at Deng Yutang with a strange expression, "Don't tell me, if she gives you instructions, maybe it will suit your taste?"

Deng Yutang: “Ah?”

Lu Ran shrugged his shoulders: "Charge! Kill!"

Deng Yutang: “.”

"Puchi~" Tian Tian couldn't help laughing and quickly covered her mouth with one hand.

(End of this chapter)