364: Chapter 364 Xia Lingshuang, who understands the bigger picture, sees Xuan Zhixue again.

After figuring things out, Lin Ran looked at the women and asked, "Where is Zhixue now?"

"She should be at Destiny Peak. Ever since that expert from the Angel Clan arrived, they have been treated with great hospitality by the Third Ancestor, and Zhixue has been staying by that expert's side."

"I heard that expert seems to be Xuan Zhixue's second granduncle?"

Yan Ruyu said.

"Mhm, I see. I'll go to Destiny Peak right now; you don't need to follow."

"By the way, if all goes well, after I find Xuan Zhixue, I'll probably be leaving again for a while."

"If Revered Master returns, just tell her the truth about my situation."

"Also, now that the Zhangming Emperor Realm is in turmoil under the pressure of Heavenly God Mountain, you don't need to be too persistent in killing enemies outside. I will settle this catastrophe myself!"

Lin Ran said confidently.

"Husband, where are you going again?"

Li Huayin bit her lip, her eyes full of resentment.

Her words just now were as clear as could be; how could Lin Ran leave again right after returning?!

Lin Ran himself was fine, never lacking women around him and able to satisfy himself whenever he wanted.

But they only had Lin Ran as their husband; being self-sufficient when hungry didn't truly satisfy them!

Does this Lin Ran really only care about picking flowers and not about tending to them?!

It was enough to make them die of anger!!

"Don't worry, with your husband's current cultivation and strength, nothing will happen."

"On the contrary, if you insist on killing enemies outside, it would make me worry more."

Lin Ran dotingly scraped Li Huayin's nose bridge and said in a gentle tone.

"Must it be so urgent? But you... you clearly just got back..."

Li Huayin's voice trembled, filled with deep reluctance.

"Huayin, don't make things difficult for our husband. The world is in turmoil, and the stalemate between our Zhangming Emperor Realm and Heavenly God Mountain only plays into their hands."

"Husband's departure must be for the sake of breaking the situation. For long-term stability and peace, how can we be bogged down by momentary pleasure?"

Xia Lingshuang rubbed the top of Li Huayin's head and comforted her gently.

Li Huayin pursed her lips, sighed heavily, and said:

"Husband, remember to be careful outside. We are all here, waiting for you to return."

Lin Ran nodded with a smile and lowered his head to give Li Huayin a kiss.

"Wait for me to return!"

Leaving those words behind, Lin Ran turned and flew toward Destiny Peak.

Just as Yan Ruyu said, at this moment, that expert from the Angel Clan—Xuan Zhixue's second granduncle—was still a guest at the Third Ancestor's mansion.

However, his old face was very gloomy, and a hint of impatience flashed between his brows.

Xuan Zhixue lowered her head slightly, standing obediently and quietly beside him, almost afraid to breathe too loudly.

But suddenly!

Her delicate body trembled, she suddenly looked up, her expression overjoyed.

"Husband!!"

She ran forward and threw herself into that familiar and warm embrace. Her small face was flushed, which, combined with her devilishly stunning face, was enough to make one's heart race.

"Zhixue, long time no see."

Lin Ran gently pinched Xuan Zhixue's delicate and soft cheek, a faint smile on his lips.

Xuan Zhixue's second granduncle, Xuan Changle, watched this scene, his gaze accurately locking onto Lin Ran.

"Are you the one who has made Zhixue lose her soul and think of day and night?"

"Your physical appearance is quite good, and your cultivation isn't bad either—Divine Fire Realm Ninth Heaven."

"If you were born in the Ten Dynasties Divine Realm, perhaps your achievements would be even higher."

Lin Ran's appearance could be called peerlessly elegant, and combined with being so young and already at the Divine Fire Realm Ninth Heaven...

No matter how foolish he was, he could see that Lin Ran was a dragon among men; with an absolute Opportunity, he could soar to the heavens.

Originally, he was somewhat dissatisfied that Xuan Zhixue was waiting here for Lin Ran and refused to follow him back to the Ten Dynasties Divine Realm.

But seeing the current Lin Ran, he seemed to understand Xuan Zhixue a bit.

Unfortunately, 'lovers eventually becoming family' is just an empty phrase; this world only has the harsh reality.

Given the current situation of their Angel Clan, it would be very difficult for Xuan Zhixue and Lin Ran to truly be together.

"Divine Fire Realm Ninth Heaven?!"

Beside them, Third Ancestor heard this and was so startled that the teacup in his hand fell onto the table, spilling tea everywhere.

You have to know, how old is Lin Ran?

He has already broken through to the Divine Fire Realm Ninth Heaven. More importantly, Lin Ran's divine path isn't broken!

In other words, as long as Lin Ran can grow up, what the hell does the threat of Heavenly God Mountain matter?!

Back when Lin Ran left the Zhangming Emperor Realm for the White Jade Capital, he was only at the Quasi-Emperor Realm.

Now, after only a short time, he has reached the Divine Fire Realm Ninth Heaven.

Such terrifying cultivation speed is simply beyond the reach of all living beings in the world!!

Lin Ran shook his head slightly at him, indicating that he didn't need to be so surprised.

After all, his Ten Thousand Generations Divine Spark hadn't even been revealed yet; that was the most shocking miracle!

"Senior overpraises me. Although Zhixue has been by my side and well-protected by me..."

"However, fallen leaves must return to their roots. Zhixue has been wandering in the Zhangming Emperor Realm for so long; her clan must have been as anxious as ants on a hot pot. It's time for her to go back."

Lin Ran smiled, neither humble nor arrogant.

Hearing this, Xuan Changle's expression softened significantly, and he even found Lin Ran much more pleasing to the eye.

He had gone to great trouble to come to the Zhangming Emperor Realm specifically to bring Xuan Zhixue back to the Ten Dynasties Divine Realm.

It was one thing for Xuan Zhixue to refuse to return for the sake of waiting for Lin Ran, but if Lin Ran also insisted on keeping her in the Zhangming Emperor Realm, that would have been the most awkward situation for him!

Fortunately, Lin Ran knew how to behave, saving him a lot of trouble.

"No! I don't want to go back! Husband, I... I want to be with you!!"

Xuan Zhixue hugged Lin Ran tightly, her eyes red and her nose twitching slightly, as if she were about to cry at any second.

Seeing this, Xuan Changle sighed heavily and fixed his gaze on Lin Ran.

It seemed he also wanted to see exactly what Lin Ran would do.

"Zhixue, you've been missing for so long. Now that your clansmen have finally found you, how can you not go back?"

"Zhixue, listen to me. Go back to the Angel Clan first. Once I've settled the matters with Heavenly God Mountain, I'll go to the Angel Clan to find you, alright?"

Lin Ran gently held Xuan Zhixue and comforted her patiently.

He definitely had to persuade Zhixue to return to the Angel Clan. After all, if Zhixue was unwilling to go back, how could he follow her to the Ten Dynasties Divine Realm?

This would undoubtedly disrupt his original plan.

Xuan Zhixue looked up with teary eyes and asked pitifully, "Then... then when will you come to find me?"

She had waited bitterly for Lin Ran for so long, but she didn't expect him to be the one persuading her to go back. She was truly reluctant!