82: Those aren't people.

“Is there any movement from that Undead Mage?” Nanasheng asked directly.

The maid had just arrived in front of her and hadn't even had a chance to speak.

Very good, Nanasheng had already learned to answer questions preemptively.

The maid gritted her teeth and nodded.

“He passed the 59th floor?” Nanasheng continued to ask.

Although she already had a rough guess in her heart, it was still unbelievable.

“Yes, just now,” the maid said, nodding.

“What is his current ranking?” Nanasheng asked, deep in thought.

At this point, she no longer seemed surprised.

“Second,” the maid said truthfully.

“He’s even faster than Yu Qingcang…” Nanasheng took a deep breath and murmured.

But in fact, it was not just about being fast.

Lu Ran went in and instantly killed it.

The total time was probably three seconds at most!

“I understand, you may leave,” Nanasheng said, nodding.

The maid looked at Nanasheng’s calm expression and sighed inwardly.

Having served Nanasheng for so long, she naturally knew Nanasheng’s inherent unwillingness to admit defeat, never giving up.

When Yu Qingcang dominated the Global ranking of the Endless Tower, Nanasheng tried frantically for several months, continuously breaking through.

Eventually, she suppressed Yu Qingcang and became first.

But this time, she could feel a deep sense of powerlessness from Nanasheng.

It was a feeling of helplessness when facing a towering mountain and not knowing how to climb it and trample it underfoot.

Nanasheng was not as calm as she appeared on the surface.

The maid turned to leave.

Nanasheng suddenly added, “And how are the repair materials for my equipment coming along?”

“They are almost ready, and the repairs can be completed tonight,” the maid said truthfully.

“Good, complete the repairs as soon as possible,” Nanasheng nodded.

She turned her back, gazing blankly at the small stream in front of her, her jade feet slowly stirring in the stream, her heart, like the stirred stream, turbulent!

That night, after dinner.

Lu Ran was bored at home and came out to stroll on the street.

The Guild Masters did not follow him.

Now, even when facing various top-tier combatants from around the Global, Lu Ran could handle them with ease, and furthermore, he had the protection of the Paladins in secret, so there was no need to worry.

Lu Ran’s house was in the inner city, which was the rich people’s district.

Until now, Lu Ran still felt a bit unaccustomed; having grown up struggling in the Poverty Area, everything he suddenly possessed now made him feel somewhat at a loss.

People came and went on the street.

High-level professional combatants walked by arrogantly.

There were various stalls of life professions bustling by the roadside.

There were also people with useless professions who had lost their life goals, just drifting along, drinking in silence by the roadside.

Children who had not yet reached the age to awaken their professions ran past playfully.

The myriad aspects of life were vividly displayed on the street.

Following him was the Koi Spirit.

She obediently followed beside Lu Ran, her eyes excitedly and curiously observing her surroundings.

Perhaps this place was different from the main city of Cherry Blossom.

Or perhaps the original Little Japan would throw her into the Shikigami space when they didn't need her, not taking her out for a stroll.

“Lu Ran?” A surprised and excited shout suddenly came from ahead.

Lu Ran looked up and saw that it was Qin Wuyao.

“I haven’t seen you these past two days, and you left in a hurry after the morning meeting. What’s up, are you avoiding me?” Qin Wuyao walked up to Lu Ran, pouting and feigning annoyance.

“How could that be? I just had some urgent business,” Lu Ran said casually.

“I’m just teasing you. Of course I know; you’ve been making a big splash in the Deathmatch Arena and the Endless Tower,” Qin Wuyao said with a sigh.

After speaking, her eyes looked at the Koi Spirit beside Lu Ran.

The Koi Spirit was also looking at Qin Wuyao.

Their eyes met.

There was a slight wariness and curiosity in the Koi Spirit’s eyes.

The Koi Spirit was wary of all professional combatants except Lu Ran.

On the other hand, when Qin Wuyao looked at the Koi Spirit, a hint of hostility flashed in her eyes.

“I haven’t made a splash, after all, no one knows it’s me,” Lu Ran said casually.

Qin Wuyao, however, ignored Lu Ran’s answer.

Instead, she looked at the Koi Spirit and asked, “I haven’t seen this girl before. Is she your new friend?”

Girl?

Lu Ran was stunned, turned to look at the Koi Spirit, and then shook his head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

He said, “She’s not a friend.”

Not a friend?

Then what could she be?

Qin Wuyao seemed a bit nervous.

“She is…” Lu Ran truly didn’t know how to explain it for a moment.

Just then.

Someone suddenly approached Qin Wuyao and whispered something in her ear.

Qin Wuyao was stunned, then said to Lu Ran, “Lu Ran, I have something else to do, so I’ll leave first. I’ll find you to hang out another day!”

After speaking, she left in a hurry.

The two had only met for a few minutes.

After she left.

Qin Wuyao’s mind was still on the charming appearance of the Koi Spirit. It had to be said that as a Shikigami, her adorable appearance had a huge advantage compared to human girls!

“Why didn’t you contact me by communicator?” Qin Wuyao frowned and said.

“I did, but you didn’t reply,” the subordinate said awkwardly.

Qin Wuyao glanced at her communicator and then saw the unread messages.

She waved her hand and said, “Never mind, we’ll talk about it when I get back.”

After speaking, she suddenly thought of something and said, “That girl who was with Lu Ran just now, help me check her information: profession, level, where she’s from, and why she suddenly appeared by Lu Ran’s side.”

“Okay,” the subordinate immediately nodded.

She originally thought the investigation would take some time.

But unexpectedly, not long after Qin Wuyao returned home.

Her subordinate’s message came through: “Miss, I checked with my detection skill. That girl is not a professional combatant.”

Ah?

Qin Wuyao was stunned. Looking at the girl’s age, although she was a bit young, she didn’t expect her to be too young to awaken a profession?

Suddenly, she thought of the girl’s obedient appearance following Lu Ran.

Qin Wuyao became furious.

“Robbing the cradle, that bastard!” Qin Wuyao said through gritted teeth.

But unexpectedly.

Immediately after, another message from her subordinate came through:

“To be precise, that’s not a person at all, but a Shikigami, a unique monster-type Shikigami from Cherry Blossom, a Koi Spirit, B-grade quality. However, no Onmyoji controlling her was found nearby.”

Seeing this message, Qin Wuyao was a bit dumbfounded.

Shikigami?

That was indeed a summon of a Cherry Blossom Onmyoji, so how could it be following Lu Ran?

Moreover, she knew that Lu Ran had extreme hatred for Cherry Blossom, and naturally, his hatred extended to Onmyoji as well.

Although she hadn’t figured out why Lu Ran would be with an Onmyoji’s Shikigami, and that Shikigami seemed very dependent on Lu Ran.

But in the end, it was just a summoned creature, not a person.

Qin Wuyao let out a big sigh of relief.

At this moment, Qin Lie also walked in.

It was clear that Qin Lie’s expression was a bit grim.

“Didn’t I tell you not to go out casually these past few days?” Qin Lie reproached.

Qin Wuyao hesitated to speak.

She pondered, “How about we ask the Tiandao Alliance for help? You are, after all, a Grand Deacon of the Tiandao Alliance Black Fire City branch, so it’s always…”

But before she finished speaking.

She was interrupted by Qin Lie: “The Qin Family’s family matters are not convenient to ask the Tiandao Alliance for help, and the Tiandao Alliance has no reason to interfere. Let’s resolve it ourselves. For safety’s sake, you should not go out these few days. A few days of experience won’t make much difference.”