The night.
Back at the inn, Luo Qingyan yawned:
"I feel so exhausted today... It's probably because so much has happened, it's taken up so much of my energy..."
"Otherwise, I should be full of spirit."
Lin Ran glanced at her, his face contorted:
"What are you talking about! Didn't I handle everything today?"
"I fought the matches, I negotiated the deals, I acquired the items..."
"Besides sticking by my side almost silently and indulging yourself, you just ate and slept, then slept and ate."
"And now you're complaining about being tired before I even say anything?"
Luo Qingyan quickly chuckled and changed the subject:
"Hey! Let's not dwell too much on these things!"
"Oh, right, I haven't had a chance to ask you since we got back..."
"Did you get everything the Kannai Shrine Priests promised you?"
Lin Ran immediately nodded:
"Naturally..."
"These piles of divine artifacts and basic materials are exactly what I need right now, so of course, I wouldn't give them up easily."
"Moreover, I've always felt that those people from Sakura Country might not keep their word, so it's best to prevent any unforeseen complications in such matters."
"Besides, the sooner I get them, the sooner I can start forging..."
"Anyway, with the Divine Might Space, I don't have to worry about them taking up too much room, right?"
Luo Qingyan nodded and then asked another question:
"So, you plan to stay in Sakura Country and stir up trouble, don't you? Otherwise, I doubt you would have agreed to their terms..."
"Even signed a pact against Lighthouse Country for your own plans."
"Although the pact isn't very binding, it's still a cooperative agreement!"
Lin Ran laughed heartily:
"Well, you might not believe this, but unlike most people in this world, I possess the ability to unilaterally tear up such soul pacts..."
"And, without paying any price!"
Luo Qingyan was shocked:
"What? Unilaterally tear up soul pacts without paying any price?!"
"How, how is that possible?!"
"Even a complete soul entity, or a tenth-tier soul sorcerer, cannot achieve this..."
"In fact, they would suffer even more severe consequences for specializing in this path."
"You... you're..."
Lin Ran patted her head:
"Don't forget who I am..."
"Things that others find impossible are often so easy for me."
"Anyone who wants to challenge me in this regard is still too naive."
Looking at the smug Lin Ran, Luo Qingyan could only rub her forehead helplessly:
"So what's your next move?"
"Are you going to bring out the undead army you gathered and march straight over?"
"Occupy Kyushu Island first, and then take over the entire Sakura Country?"
Lin Ran was speechless at Luo Qingyan's suggestion:
"Dream on..."
"Given the quality of that undead army, do you think what you're saying is possible?"
"Occupy Kyushu and then take over the entire Sakura Country... I wouldn't even dare to dream that big."
"Use your brain for once, won't you?"
Luo Qingyan was also exasperated:
"How am I supposed to understand when you talk like that? You're always being cryptic and then you blame me for not having a brain..."
"Then tell me, we've already received the competition rewards – and even far beyond what we expected."
"Why are you still staying here if it's not to conquer Sakura Country?"
"You're not here just to enjoy the scenery and pull off some grand stunt, are you?"
Lin Ran opened his mouth as if to say something, but then his expression suddenly turned into one of defeat and laziness:
"Forget it, it's too much trouble to explain to you. No matter what happens, the best thing for you is to follow me obediently..."
"If you can't grasp it, it's just your lack of comprehension!"
"But that doesn't matter anyway."
"As long as I'm here to back you up, you just do as you're told!"
Luo Qingyan was even more annoyed:
"Then I won't ask you about those distant matters."
"Let me ask you first, what are you planning to do tonight!"
Lin Ran rolled his eyes:
"Does that even need asking? Of course, it's to push forward my forging plan!"
"Now that I've finally acquired so many materials, it would be a disservice to the Kannai Shrine Priest's generosity if I don't make use of them!"
"I have to say, this little emperor of Sakura Country is quite something..."
"At least, he's not completely an idiot."
"So, do you want to enter the Divine Might Space together and observe?"
"See how I forge those divine weapons and sharp tools."
Luo Qingyan snorted:
"Observe what? There's nothing to see..."
"Even if I stay in there, I'll just be watching you mess around without understanding anything? It's a complete waste of time."
"I'd rather go out and eat something with that time."
"Because we were in such a hurry, I haven't really had a chance to try the delicious food of Sakura Country!"
Lin Ran raised his eyelids:
"So you plan to go out and eat something?"
Luo Qingyan wrapped herself in a coat:
"What else?"
"There's nothing to do at the inn, no interesting activities..."
"And you'll be busy with your forging, so you won't have time to accompany me."
"What else can I do besides go out and eat?"
Lin Ran opened his mouth, intending to say that it was a time of many troubles, and going out casually might not be a good idea.
There were already quite a few overt enemies, let alone those hidden in the shadows.
However, he wanted Luo Qingyan's eyes to be imprinted with the Divine Might via his transfer seal, so that if she encountered trouble, the Divine Might would send her back to the Divine Might Space.
Thus, Lin Ran infused a wisp of his soul into her, waved at Luo Qingyan, and said:
"Then go ahead... If you encounter any trouble you can't handle, just communicate with me. I'm always on standby."
"Also, the soul I've attached to you can synchronize your physical sensations, so if you plan on... well... better exercise some restraint..."
Luo Qingyan's face instantly contorted, and she said indignantly:
"Do you think I'm like you? With lewd thoughts filling your head all day long..."
"I'm off!"
"Besides, with my Angelic Soul, I doubt there will be many situations that require your intervention!"
With that, Luo Qingyan waved her hand dismissively and walked out the door.
Lin Ran shook his head helplessly. He was about to say something more when a sudden ringing in his mind interrupted him...
[Ding!]
[The Fishing the Heavens System reminds you that a fish has bitten the hook. Please return to the pond to handle it and start the next round of fishing!]