“Oh, right, I almost forgot the main thing.”
Yu Qingcang smacked his forehead.
He looked at Lu Ran and said, “The Eagle Sauce Storm Guild, you should know them.”
Lu Ran nodded.
Liu Xinxin and the others also looked at Yu Qingcang.
Nanami’s heart stirred as well.
Of course she knew the Storm Guild. It was the only guild in the world that had cleared the level 60 team dungeon, Black Dragon Mountains!
She had tried to buy Black Dragon equipment from the Storm Guild multiple times, but was always rejected.
“Before, after those two clashes in the Deathmatch Arena and in Nanjiang, those Eagle Sauce guys still refused to admit defeat. They sent people to infiltrate Longxia again, and their goal is still to find you.” Yu Qingcang said.
“Damn it, those Eagle Sauce wastes are really something else. They still dare to come after that? Where did they come from? Did you find out?” Lei Tai cursed.
It was easy to understand Lei Tai’s agitation.
After all.
Defending the borders is the duty of the War Banner National Protection Army.
But the War Banner National Protection Army is short on manpower, and Longxia’s territory is vast. Especially after the world became data-driven, the area got even bigger!
Add to that the forbidden zones and dangerous areas.
There are many places where the War Banner National Protection Army can’t set up defensive lines or station troops.
It was never a problem before.
After all, Longxia’s cross-border teleportation was open, so no one was dumb enough to sneak in across the borders. It was dangerous and pointless.
But now.
Eagle Sauce repeatedly sending people to infiltrate is simply showing no respect for the War Banner National Protection Army!
“This time, they came in through the Kunlun Death Valley in the northwest region. The leader is the president of the Storm Guild, Neil. He also gathered a group of high-combat professionals, mainly assassin types and strong offensive mages. Their goal is very clear: find you and then focus fire to kill you.” Yu Qingcang said.
Liu Xinxin was stunned.
She asked doubtfully, “How is the information so accurate? As far as I know, although Kunlun Death Valley isn’t a forbidden zone, it’s still very dangerous. The War Banner National Protection Army doesn’t have any stationed troops there. How did you get this information?”
Yu Qingcang shrugged.
Said, “Honestly, I don’t know either. The message was anonymously sent to the Heavenly Dao Alliance.”
Anonymous…
Liu Xinxin frowned.
Said, “Could there be danger? Is it a trap? We don’t know if the information is accurate or not.”
Yu Qingcang said, “I’m a little doubtful too, but I’m not worried. After all, for Lu Ran, there’s no such thing as schemes or traps in this world. My thought is, since we have this information, let Lu Ran go check it out. He’s free today anyway. And if it’s true, it can also be a good exercise for him and once again take down Eagle Sauce’s arrogance. If we win this round, it’ll be plenty fatal for Eagle Sauce.”
“That’s true. Lu Ran will definitely be fine, plus he can fly.” Ye Hongyi shrugged.
Nanami didn’t speak.
She just listened from the side.
She knew Neil too, the president of the Storm Guild, definitely a formidable opponent!
But that was in the past.
Now, after forming a contract with Yamata no Orochi, Nanami didn’t consider Neil a threat anymore.
Let alone Lu Ran.
Neil was nothing!
The only problem now was that Neil had brought many high-combat professionals. If they focused fire on Lu Ran and he didn’t have time to use that invincible move he used to defend against Yamata no Orochi, he could actually be killed!
She even thought to herself, if Lu Ran died, she would be free from his control.
Even now, she still believed that Lu Ran had used some kind of trick, equipment, or mysterious potion to gain temporary damage immunity, which was why he didn’t lose any health against Yamata no Orochi’s attacks.
“I just got back from the northwest, didn’t think I’d have to go again so soon. But whatever, I’ll go take a look.” Lu Ran nodded.
“Alright then, shall we go?” Yu Qingcang asked.
“No, I’ll go by myself. Guild leaders, please don’t follow. Sister Xinxin just mentioned that this information came out of nowhere and might be a trap. I’ll be fine, but I’m worried about you.” Lu Ran shook his head.
“Lu Ran’s right. The guild leaders and I will teleport to the northwest and wait for news in a nearby major city.” Liu Xinxin said affirmatively.
Then.
Lu Ran suddenly looked at Nanami.
Said, “As for you, you’re coming with me.”
Lu Ran was worried about Liu Xinxin and the others, but he wasn’t worried about Nanami.
If Nanami died, she died. It didn’t matter.
If she’s useful, keep her; if she dies, discard her. A little Ja-pan-ese woman isn’t worth much, even if she is Ja-pan’s number one Onmyoji!
But Lu Ran was worried that if she wasn’t by his side, this woman might secretly cause trouble.
Even though he had warned Yamata no Orochi, the snake wasn’t human after all, and when it came to playing mind games, it might not necessarily outsmart Nanami.
Nanami was stunned.
She felt a little displeased. Lu Ran was so worried about Liu Xinxin and the others, yet he was willing to drag her along.
And it was just a man and a woman alone, in the desolate northwest, out in the wild. If Lu Ran wanted to…
She couldn’t understand.
Even at a time like this, Nanami’s thoughts were still veering in that direction.
But since Lu Ran had spoken, she couldn’t disobey, so she just nodded.
After that.
Everyone set off, teleporting to the major city in the northwest closest to Death Valley.
After leaving Liu Xinxin and the others behind, Lu Ran and Nanami set off towards Death Valley, following the message received by the Heavenly Dao Alliance.
According to the time in the message.
Neil and his group probably hadn’t come out of Death Valley yet.
Lu Ran couldn’t be bothered to go in and find them. He just went with Nanami to the mouth of Death Valley.
They stood on a cliff looking down at the passage into Death Valley, waiting quietly.
The climate there was dry, with scorching sun.
Lu Ran glanced at Nanami beside him and suddenly said, “Take it off.”
Huh?
Nanami’s whole body tensed up, looking at Lu Ran in shock.
She instinctively covered her chest with both hands.
I knew it!
This bastard!
He didn’t dare to do anything earlier because the guild leaders were around. Now that it’s just a man and a woman alone, his true fox colors are showing!
She bit her lip, tears of humiliation and grievance practically welling up in her eyes.
But she said it before, she couldn’t resist!
So.
She could only let her hands tremble, grit her teeth, and say, “Can I lay my clothes on the ground? I’m afraid of getting dirty, and… please… please be gentle…”
“Huh?” Lu Ran raised an eyebrow, muttered, “What kind of nonsense is that? The sun is blazing hot here, aren’t you warm? Wearing such a thick cloak. I get that you wore the cloak to hide your identity while looking for me, but in this situation, do you still need to hide?”
Nanami was stunned.
She looked at Lu Ran in surprise.
Then suddenly realized she had misunderstood.
Her pretty face instantly flushed red all the way to her neck.
Lu Ran found it quite baffling. This Ja-pan-ese woman was so flaky. Supposedly she was some kind of Shinto shrine maiden? She wasn’t a fraud, was she?
Meanwhile, Nanami casually put her cloak away.
Lu Ran took just a single glance.
You gotta say it!
You really, really gotta say it!
She had the look!
As a normal guy, Lu Ran couldn’t help but swallow hard.
This catch was totally worth it!
This Nanami wasn’t just pretty; her figure was amazing too!
Meanwhile, Nanami, after taking off her cloak, felt the oppressive heat dissipate and her spirit recovered quite a bit.
She took a deep breath and looked towards Death Valley.
Said softly, “I underestimated you. I can’t blame anyone else. But I’m very curious, just how strong are you, really?”
Lu Ran looked her up and down, then looked away.
He pursed his lips and said slowly, “You’ll find out in a bit.”
