For several days following that event, the major forums and newspapers in Jiangu were, as expected, set ablaze.
Lin Ran had returned to Jiangu, publicly humiliated the arrogant Young Master Lu Chen of the Lu family, and issued a stern warning to the Lu family patriarch, Lu Zhanguo!
"Get out of Jiangu!"
This was truly exhilarating!
With Lin Ran and Luo Qingyan, a pair of guardian deities, in Jiangu, why worry about danger or lack of prosperity?
People were discussing animatedly, praising them, and it was spreading through the markets…
Not only that, but the legends of Lin Ran and Luo Qingyan in the martial world had also elevated the public safety in Jiangu by several notches.
Those petty thieves who usually engaged in petty crimes, fearing they might run into Lin Ran and face justice, vanished without a trace.
Furthermore, Li Desan's Li Family Noodle House had also become incredibly popular.
After all, this was where Lin Ran had performed his divine manifestation that day, instantly becoming a sacred ground for countless people to worship.
Coupled with Lin Ran's personal endorsement that the noodles were delicious, what could possibly stop it?
The endless stream of diners nearly broke down the doorframe of the Li Family Noodle House.
The shredded pork noodles, the same kind as Lin Ran and Luo Qingyan's, became an absolute bestseller.
What previously took one to two months of revenue could now be achieved in just one day.
This directly overwhelmed Li Desan, who had to hire several assistants to barely manage the situation.
Of course, these assistants were all arranged by Zhou Yi at Lin Ran's behest…
As for Lin Ran and Luo Qingyan at the moment, they were busy investigating the possible existence of the Thunder Elemental tribe within the Changyuan Forbidden Area.
Through investigations and research from different angles, along with the help of Zhao Wudi from Ye Yun, it was almost certain that traces of the Thunder Elemental tribe were indeed present.
Although they didn't know what they were planning, it certainly wasn't anything good.
Thus, after making certain preparations, Lin Ran and Luo Qingyan decided to set off immediately to investigate in person.
…
"This is one of the armed fortresses defending the Changyuan Forbidden Area. Walking further, we will reach the forbidden area."
After reviewing the map, Luo Qingyan turned to Lin Ran and said.
Lin Ran nodded:
"Mhm, the Changyuan Forbidden Area isn't particularly large, and the beasts inside are generally of lower ranks, posing little threat.
"Therefore, our objective for this trip should be to focus as much as possible on the Thunder Elementals and rare minerals.
"Ideally, we can acquire some materials for alchemical crafting to customize a new batch of puppets for Yaoyao…
"This way, she'll have some ability to protect herself, won't she?"
The demon wind, Tian Yaoyao, following behind them, almost cried with excitement.
She didn't know how long it had been since Lin Ran had taken her in, but she was finally hearing him say something human-like.
The insecurity of a puppeteer losing their puppets was unimaginable.
Especially for someone as powerful as she used to be.
Although her personal strength had been improving rapidly thanks to the heart of the Jade Turtle in her body, gradually showing signs of breaking through to the third rank, without any puppets, her actual combat power was only slightly stronger than that of an ordinary person…
"I never imagined you knew how to refine puppets?"
Luo Qingyan felt that she had been surprised by Lin Ran once again.
Lin Ran smiled without answering.
He had never done this before, but with the Eternal Kaleidoscope that could see through everything, and the Surgery-Surgery Fruit which gave him extreme precision in controlling life and energy, refining living puppets wasn't difficult, let alone normal puppets.
After all, as long as he made the puppets, Yaoyao, who possessed top-tier puppet talent and bloodline, could easily transform them into a form most suitable for her, so he wouldn't have to worry too much.
To avoid exposing their identities, Lin Ran took them through a secret military channel.
After that exhilarating battle of slaughtering the fallen, his military rank had reached Major, and it was unlikely anyone in Jiangu had a higher rank.
Therefore, using this route meant no one had the authority to check his information, which was very convenient.
"Give her wings, and let's go!"
Stepping onto the land of the Changyuan Forbidden Area, Lin Ran glanced at Luo Qingyan.
Luo Qingyan nodded, and the holy light power emerged from her body:
"Angel Wings!"
Instantly, six wings unfurled behind Yaoyao's back. Without her command, they lifted her and she began to fly.
"Waaah!"
Startled, Yaoyao cried out. Only when she discovered that the wings could skillfully and rapidly dodge obstacles and keep pace with Lin Ran and Luo Qingyan did she finally relax and laugh, "Hehe, so this is how useful it is…"
Luo Qingyan also laughed:
"Isn't it?"
"As long as you behave, there will be plenty more useful things to come!"
Stifled by Luo Qingyan's words, Yaoyao didn't know what else to say and obediently shut her mouth.
Lin Ran, leading the way ahead, unleashed his Conqueror's Haki without reservation.
It had to be said, Conqueror's Haki was truly a divine skill for dealing with weak opponents.
Under its influence, no fierce beast within the entire Changyuan Forbidden Area dared to confront them. They all fled at the mere scent of danger.
This allowed Lin Ran and the other two to reach the central area of the Changyuan Forbidden Area without any obstruction.
"It really is here…" 138 reading net
Lin Ran, leaping through the air, spotted some fragments of lightning on the ground and landed to examine them.
Luo Qingyan and Yaoyao, who arrived shortly after, also landed gently and gathered around Lin Ran.
Lin Ran activated his Eternal Kaleidoscope, analyzing the flow of energy and the life force within the lightning fragments.
"They're underground…"
"It's quite similar to you, in a way."
"Then let's go, let's use the same method to flush out those rats!"
Lin Ran glanced at Yaoyao with a mischievous smile.
Yaoyao clearly recalled the unpleasant memories of the past few days, and her face tilted slightly:
"Then put me away first… Who knows how dangerous it might be in there."
"I'm completely defenseless right now! If I run into those savage alien races, one careless mistake could be the end!"
Lin Ran rolled his eyes:
"You're truly afraid of dying, aren't you…"
"Alright, then I'll give you an extra layer of insurance."
Saying this, Lin Ran's gaze flickered towards Yaoyao, and he performed the Transfer Seal, inscribing a Kamui in each of her pupils.
"That's… it?"
Although she felt a surge of mysterious power, Yaoyao was still somewhat uneasy.
"Mhm, it will definitely be fine…"
"The insurance I added is much more reliable than the emergency protection measures in the freshman exchange competition."
"As long as you encounter danger, you'll be teleported back to the space you were staying in before."
Lin Ran had fully opened the teleportation portal by then, and after speaking, he casually stepped inside.