Versatile Mage: Lord of the Styx, but Lord of the Living

Chapter 122 A passionate kiss in front of the palace, under the gaze of a great man!
“If the powerful families and forces that led the charge against Songhe were willing to back down, then it goes without saying that the others who followed suit were even more willing to do so.”

After hearing Leng Qing's explanation, Lu Ran did not refute it.

He had thought of that too.

It's highly likely that these powerful forces are making deals behind the scenes. The fact that Song He hasn't been sentenced to death under these circumstances means he must have used up his personal connections and interests.

“However, those compensations only apply to ordinary team members. But this time you provided evidence, not only exposing Lu Nian’s conspiracy and saving everyone in the training team, but also killing Lu Nian. You have made a great contribution. The Imperial Academy, the Magic Palace, and even the Liao and Zhao families are all very grateful to you on the surface. Your compensation will naturally be different.” Leng Qing said to Lu Ran.

Lu Ran remained calm, with an expression that said, "I knew this would happen."

Leng Qing raised an eyebrow: "Aren't you surprised?"

Lu Ran blinked and replied, "Could it be?!"

Leng Qing's lips twitched, and she twisted Lu Ran's waist, scolding, "Still being cheeky? Can't you speak properly?"

"Alright, I suppose you already guessed it, so I won't keep playing the riddle. With Dean Xiao and Grandpa backing you up, you've gained quite a bit this time."

"Leaving aside the issue of resources for now, the matter of your identity will be settled after the meeting. At that time, even I will have to address you as 'Sir Congressman'~"

The way Leng Qing addressed him as "Your Excellency Councilor" was delivered in a slightly strained tone, which made Lu Ran feel a sweet, tingling sensation.

It's hard to imagine that a mature and sophisticated woman like Leng Qing could have this side to her.

"Member?"

“That’s right. He’s an honorary councilor of the Magic Court, and in addition, he’s also the honorary presiding judge of the Inquiry Council. In terms of position and power, he’s on par with me, the vice presiding judge.”

Leng Qing's eyes swept over her, and she continued, "Both of these identities are things that ordinary people can never achieve in their entire lives. Yet you are able to hold both at the same time. If this were to be told, I'm afraid no one would believe it."

"Fortunately, you killed Lu Nian this time and showed your strength, which shut up a lot of people."

"In the eyes of those high-ranking officials, although you are just a student, your abilities are already comparable to those of the Military Intelligence Bureau."

After Leng Qing explained it this way, Lu Ran understood.

First of all, he has to thank Dean Xiao and Old Man Bao for his status. Without these two big shots stepping in, even if he had extraordinary combat power, he would only be a first-level commoner, and would be suppressed by some forces and deprived of his share of benefits.

But having powerful backers makes all the difference. Given Lu Ran's impressive performance, these forces are eager to promote him and curry favor with Dean Xiao and Old Man Bao.

Besides these two, Leng Qing has also contributed a lot these past two days, and Lu Ran looked at Leng Qing with deep affection.

Stared at like that, Leng Qing's smooth, porcelain-like skin flushed slightly, and she blurted out something without thinking:
"In terms of resources, there's at least a billion to start, so you don't need to worry, there's plenty."

Lu Ran shook his head and chuckled, leaning forward to grasp Leng Qing's pointed chin and kiss her soft, red lips, saying:

"Leng Qing, thank you for these past two days."

"Woo~"

After three or four minutes of passionate entanglement, Leng Qing, breathless, forcibly broke free and took a deep breath.

Her fair face was now flushed red, burning bright red.

"Leng Qing."

Sensing that Lu Ran still wanted more, Leng Qing raised an eyebrow, blushed, and immediately spoke up to stop him:
"You're not going to call me 'sister' again?"

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"We're almost at the Magic Palace, we can't wait any longer~"

Lu Ran didn't care about anything else.

He could even take a bath with Mu Nujiao in the wild, so what was there to be afraid of before they even reached the Magic Palace? They continued their intimate behavior until they arrived at the Magic Palace, stopping at the ancient palace entrance. Only then did Lu Ran restrain himself slightly and let Leng Qing go.

The Magic Palace had sent people to fetch Leng Qing and Lu Ran long ago, and they had been waiting there for quite some time.

Two people arrived, one of whom Lu Ran had met once before. He was none other than Lu Yiming, the instructor from the Imperial Academy who led the team during the sparring match.

The other person was Qingqing from the training team. She must have some family background, otherwise she wouldn't have had the chance to meet Lu Ran here.

But what they saw left them both stunned!
Leng Qing, the deputy presiding judge in Hangzhou, and Lu Ran, a student from Mingzhu Academy, were kissing—and kissing so passionately and intensely!

Okay, okay, so you're saying a woman three years older than her husband is a golden opportunity, right?
But witnessing all of this chilled Qingqing to the bone.

What, what's going on?
Shouldn't Lu Ran's girlfriend be Mu Ningxue?

It should be Mu Nujiao next!

Who on earth is this Deputy Presiding Judge Leng Qing?!
Mu Ningxue even neglected her pre-match training for Lu Ran's sake; neither Qingqing nor Lu Yiming believed they had no affection for each other.
Lu Ran glanced at Lu Yiming, then at Qingqing, and slowly walked forward.

When Lu Yiming saw Lu Ran again, his legs trembled. Where was the arrogant attitude he had when he first met the exchange student group from Mingzhu University?

Qingqing wondered if she should muster up the courage to ask for his contact information.
This was one of the purposes of her trip, but when she saw Leng Qing, she became timid.

"Lead the way," Lu Ran said, holding Leng Qing's hand.

Lu Yiming immediately snapped out of his daze and led the way.

Qingqing lagged behind by a step, glancing back every now and then.

It's hard to imagine that Leng Qing, a high-level cultivator and the deputy presiding judge of Hangzhou, would follow Lu Ran like a docile kitten.

Leng Qing noticed Qingqing's gaze, her face flushed red, clearly embarrassed, but she deliberately put on a stern face and said:
"You're quite pleased with yourself now, aren't you? You've trampled on my dignity in front of everyone."

Lu Ran remained silent, then whispered in Leng Qing's ear, "Trampling? This is nothing! It'll be evening soon."

The man's hot breath hit her face again, but this time Leng Qing learned her lesson and walked forward on her own, ignoring Lu Ran.

In a large conference room in the Forbidden City.

Lu Ran and Leng Qing arrived a little earlier, but quite a few important figures had also arrived.

Lu Ran recognized their identities solely from the badges they wore on their chests.

A host of bigwigs from the Hunter's Alliance, the Magic Association, the Inquisition, the Magic Court, and more!
The person sitting at the head of the table wore a white and gold cloak, had a kind smile, and exuded a mysterious aura.

If he weren't sitting in the head seat, one would probably just think he was an ordinary old man.

This person was none other than Pang Lai!
When Lu Ran looked at him, Pang Lai also looked up, and their eyes met.

"Lu Ran? Sit down."

Pang Lai spoke slowly, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

The eyes of all the bigwigs present were on Lu Ran, only lingering briefly on Leng Qing beside him, with most of their attention focused on Lu Ran.

They seemed very curious as to how a student could kill Lu Nian, a high-ranking officer who had been immersed in the military intelligence for a long time.

Despite being stared at by so many people, Lu Ran was not intimidated and sat down confidently.

Leng Qing was initially worried about Lu Ran, but seeing his calm demeanor, composed expression, and the occasional flirtatious glances he gave her, she breathed a sigh of relief.

(End of this chapter)