After saying these words, Huan Yan closed her eyes and fell heavily to the ground.
Demon Realm General Huan Yan... died in the Divine Realm...
...
Wen Yan slowly closed his mouth, and Bai Ran opposite him had already reddened eyes, radiating killing intent.
Divine Emperor... Her pupils turned blood red, and the lotus mark on her forehead completely appeared.
A terrifying pressure instantly engulfed the entire shop!
Wen Yan watched the woman before him clench her fists. "Didn't they say her strength was only at the first stage of Void Refining? Why is this immense killing intent making me tremble uncontrollably..."
But the next moment, the lotus mark disappeared, and Bai Ran's pupils returned to normal. Everything was as calm as if nothing had happened.
She took a deep breath. So the reason her mother was classified as an enemy by the Wu clan was twofold: first, the Wu clan were lackeys of the Divine Emperor, and second, her mother had killed too many Wu clan members.
"I understand," she said, slowly standing up and looking at Wen Yan and the other person. "You two, come back with me."
Under the spiritual restraint, the two followed Bai Ran out of the shop uncontrollably.
Wen Yan frowned deeply. "Knowing full well we are people of the Divine Emperor, why do you still keep us by your side?"
Bai Ran glanced at him and said indifferently, "If I let you go back to report, someone stronger will be sent."
Without the spiritual restraint, dealing with them would be extremely troublesome.
Spiritual restraint... Suddenly, Bai Ran seemed to recall something, stopped, and her expression became serious.
The Divine Emperor had placed a spiritual restraint on them. Therefore, he must know that someone with his bloodline could also command them...
But why did he send these two? What was the Divine Emperor plotting...
...
Half an hour later, the three returned to Que Tian Sect.
"Little girl!" Sect Master Xiong hurried over, as if something urgent had happened.
"Not long ago, a burly man came causing trouble at Que Tian Sect looking for you! He said he wanted to take you away!"
Sect Master Xiong's gaze fell upon Jiang Ye beside him, and he instantly froze.
"It's you! Little girl, it's him!" Sect Master Xiong pointed at him in horror. "It took all the instructors and elders of our sect together to drive him away!"
No wonder all the disciples of the sect had a day off... Bai Ran looked at Jiang Ye beside her, so it was because of him.
She spoke slowly, "Jiang Ye, apologize to Sect Master Xiong."
Jiang Ye was startled, then stiffly walked in front of Sect Master Xiong and shouted loudly, "I'm sorry!"
His face turned from dark to red, then back to dark. Damn it! Apologize, apologize, and apologize again! What had he done wrong!
Sect Master Xiong scratched his head, looking at him in confusion. "Why are you so obedient at this moment?"
"His name is Jiang Ye, and the man beside him is Wen Yan. They are my newly accepted guards, and they are new and inexperienced," Bai Ran said with a light laugh.
"So that's how it is," he said, patting Jiang Ye's shoulder. "Young man, as a guard, you shouldn't be so reckless."
Jiang Ye's teeth were almost ground to dust. He took a deep breath, suppressing the rage in his heart. "Yes."
After Sect Master Xiong left, Bai Ran looked at the two of them and said, "There are two more rooms next door, you can stay in them."
"If you choose to escape, you will immediately lose your life."
Jiang Ye and Wen Yan's faces turned grim. Under the oppression of the spiritual restraint, they had no choice but to stay by her side.
If they escaped, they would likely die halfway before even meeting the Divine Emperor.
Bai Ran slowly touched her earring and connected the call. "Long Jin Han, can you come here for a moment?"
The next moment, the space fluctuated violently. Jiang Ye and Wen Yan's faces changed greatly. What a terrifying aura...
The space was torn open, and a man slowly walked out.
"Demon Lord!" Wen Yan looked at the person before him in disbelief. How could he be here!
Long Jin Han looked at Bai Ran, a beautiful arc forming on his lips. "Girl, you miss me?"
"Take a look at these two. Have they really been placed under spiritual restraint?" Bai Ran pointed to Jiang Ye and the other person.
Long Jin Han followed her gaze, and his expression instantly darkened. Someone from the Divine Realm... and two men at that...
Facing the approaching Demon Lord, the two tensed up, not daring to move.
"They have indeed been placed under spiritual restraint."
Upon receiving Long Jin Han's answer, Bai Ran finally relaxed.
If these two were acting, merely to stay by her side and gather information, Long Jin Han could have killed them instantly.
Long Jin Han looked at the two handsome men before him, inexplicably feeling a touch of jealousy. "Are they sent by the Divine Emperor?"
Bai Ran nodded. "The Divine Emperor ordered them to bring me back to the Divine Realm."
Take her back to the Divine Realm... Long Jin Han's eyes grew cold. He had been watching the Divine Realm all along, and the Divine Emperor could not make any major moves. He had not expected him to secretly send these two down.
When a person under spiritual restraint dies, the person who cast the restraint will be alerted. This was also why Bai Ran did not kill them.
"Girl, the people of the Divine Realm have begun to act. Be careful," he said, looking at Bai Ran with concern.
"Mm," she smiled. "There's no need to worry."
Long Jin Han rubbed Bai Ran's head, then was called back by the urgent shouts of Jing Feng from the communication jade pendant.
Before leaving, he also set up a barrier within Que Tian Sect, ensuring that neither carrier pigeons nor paper cranes could transmit any messages out.
He was always so busy... Bai Ran sighed. She felt a bit reluctant after their brief time together.
"Hoo--" As soon as the Demon Lord left, Jiang Ye breathed a sigh of relief.
Wen Yan stared intently at Bai Ran. He never expected the Demon Lord of the Demon Realm to treat her so well. Could she be the Demon Lord's weakness?
"Put away your little schemes," Bai Ran said, glancing indifferently at Wen Yan.
Wen Yan pursed his lips and remained silent. Such terrifying observation skills...
Bai Ran continued her usual cultivation, letting the two move freely in the courtyard. Unexpectedly, that night, Long Jin Han appeared in her room again.
Bai Ran looked at the silent man before her and raised an eyebrow. "Why are you back again?"
Long Jin Han looked at her, a hint of heartache flashing in his eyes. The next moment, Bai Ran was gently pulled into his embrace.
As she was wondering, Long Jin Han slowly spoke.
"Girl, I heard what Jing Feng said about today's events..." His voice was a little muffled.
Today's events, she meant what Wen Yan had said... Bai Ran lowered her head. "Yes, what is it?"
Long Jin Han's warmth transmitted through his robes. "You must remember, I am always here."
Feeling his arms tightening, Bai Ran was momentarily lost. So he was worried about her...
She reached out and slowly embraced Long Jin Han's waist. "Okay..."