189: I'm not afraid of Lu Ran

Chapter 189: I Am Not Afraid of Lu Ran

Upon hearing this, Cong Jixian frowned.

He said, "Do not boost others' morale and diminish your own. Even if Lu Ran is a probationary member of the Tiandao Alliance, that doesn't mean anything. How could he become a core member? He is just an Undead Mage."

Cong Shuang sighed.

She replied, "Dad, you should know my character. I'm not someone who gives up easily. Even against Lu Ran, I won't surrender, especially since we haven't even fought. Just as you said, he's just an Undead Mage, but... although he's a probationary member of the Tiandao Alliance, he's also a probationary member of the War Flag National Protection Army, Mirror Flower Water Moon, and the Red Cloak Tower."

As soon as she said this, Cong Jixian almost thought he misheard.

Cong Yu, who was completely oblivious to this, widened her eyes!

She never imagined that a helper she pulled from the entrance of the Undead Mage Guild would be so extraordinary!

"How is that possible! Has anything like this ever happened in Dragon Xia? Lu Ran is a probationary member of the Four Great Guilds?" Cong Jixian was dumbfounded.

And if that were truly the case, then Cong Shuang's deduction was correct.

Once Lu Ran passed the novice period, he would certainly be able to smoothly become a core member of the Tiandao Alliance.

After all, for the Four Great Guilds of Dragon Xia to simultaneously list a newcomer as a probationary member of their respective guilds—such a situation had never occurred before!

This clearly showed the extent to which the Four Great Guilds valued Lu Ran.

"I also find it strange, but that's the truth," Cong Shuang said.

"Is it because of Lu Ran's background? What exactly is that guy's identity?" Cong Jixian's voice became cautious.

Because if the Four Great Guilds acted this way due to Lu Ran's identity and background, then that kind of identity and background was something Cong Jixian wouldn't even dare to imagine!

"Most likely, it has nothing to do with his identity or background. I checked, and it's very easy to find out. Lu Ran comes from Black Fire City, born in the Poverty Area, and has no identity or background," Cong Shuang said.

Cong Jixian looked at Cong Shuang in astonishment.

If it had nothing to do with his identity or background, then it could only be because of his own combat power.

But an Undead Mage...

"Initially, I also thought it had nothing to do with his identity or background, and also nothing to do with Lu Ran's own combat power, as he's just an Undead Mage. But you all know the situation now: in Arena No. 6, Lu Ran instantly killed his opponent with one Blood Spear. If there's no trickery involved, then it's truly terrifying. Lu Ran's opponent was a Mystic Armor Berserker, the bane of magic-based professions! Even I couldn't instantly kill him!" Cong Shuang said with a serious expression.

"Wait!" Cong Jixian suddenly thought of something and exclaimed, "This news isn't right, is it? I just remembered, isn't the Red Cloak Tower a female-only guild? How could they list Lu Ran as a probationary member? The rules set by Ye Hongyi are not something that can be easily changed."

"That's precisely where the problem lies," Cong Shuang sighed and continued, "According to my investigation, the Red Cloak Tower's rules were changed by Ye Hongyi herself. She personally modified the rules just to allow Lu Ran to become a probationary member. However, after Lu Ran, other male professionals still cannot join the Red Cloak Tower. In short, Ye Hongyi changed the rules for Lu Ran alone!"

What great prestige!

Cong Jixian was greatly startled.

"Furthermore, I suspect that the reason the presidents of the Four Great Guilds are making their first appearance on stage at this year's Hundred Cities League isn't because they're interested in the Hundred Cities League; they're here for Lu Ran," Cong Shuang continued.

It must be said that for Cong Shuang, at her age, to deduce so much from the investigation results was quite impressive; she was truly talented.

But this made Cong Jixian's heart race.

Although he didn't understand why such a vast network was involved with this Undead Mage, with such a person existing, Cong Shuang would inevitably be affected.

"The championship is still mine. I don't know how Lu Ran did it, but I will give him full respect. I will definitely defeat him and win the championship. My goal is still to become a core member of the Tiandao Alliance!"

"Good! You truly are my daughter!" Cong Jixian's eyes lit up. "That's how it should be. Don't think about all sorts of irrelevant things. Focus on your opponent and win every match. That's the most important thing!"

Cong Shuang nodded solemnly.

Then she left with her people.

Cong Jixian sat in place for a long time, until many people had dispersed and a servant reminded him it was time to eat, before he snapped back to reality.

As if remembering something, he suddenly turned his head.

Cong Yu was still sitting beside him. After the initial shock, her mind had quickly cleared again. She sat there, basking in the sun, feeling drowsy and swaying, a snot bubble almost escaping her nose.

It actually suited her petite and adorable appearance quite well.

"Xiao Yu?" Cong Jixian looked at Cong Yu with a smile and gently shook her.

Cong Yu smacked her lips and looked at Cong Jixian blearily.

She looked around and said, "Oh, dinner, dinner."

"No hurry, Dad will take you to the Imperial Capital Restaurant for something good later. How's your relationship with that Lu Ran?" Cong Jixian asked.

"It's okay, I met him yesterday," Cong Yu said casually.

"This friend is good. He helped you so much with your quest. It would be a bit rude if you didn't thank him properly. How about this, you two spend some time together these next few days, and then after the Hundred Cities League is over, invite him to our home for a visit and treat him well. This is good manners," Cong Jixian instructed.

"Oh," Cong Yu didn't refuse.

She also gave Cong Jixian a strange look.

Since childhood, Cong Yu and Cong Shuang, this pair of sisters, had been Cong Jixian's darlings.

Even if Cong Yu's profession wasn't great, Cong Jixian still treated them equally.

But he had never allowed either of his daughters to have male friends.

Let alone inviting their male friends to their home as guests.

This was a first!

"Dad, didn't you say no male classmates could come home?" Cong Yu asked.

"Hey, that was before. You two are older now; it's time to be flexible. But for other male friends, be cautious in your friendships, understand?" Cong Jixian instructed.

The meaning was actually very clear.

Lu Ran was acceptable, but others were still not!

And doing this was, of course, because of the intricate connections behind Lu Ran.

As the head of a large family, especially in a place like the Imperial Capital, where forces were intertwined and complex, this was almost instinctive and perfectly understandable.

"Alright then, I'll tell him, but whether he comes or not, I don't know," Cong Yu nodded and said.

"Good, good, good, just tell him. It's just a meal, it's nothing," Cong Jixian nodded.

Meanwhile, Cong Shuang did not go to eat.

Instead, she arrived at the top floor of a small Western-style building.

Through the window, she looked at the Tiandao Alliance Headquarters opposite.

"Lu Ran has been living here recently..." Cong Shuang murmured thoughtfully.

After speaking, Cong Shuang turned to look at a portly man beside her and casually said, "Name your price. How much will you sell this house for?"