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

Chapter 125 The man you can never have, call me Councilor!

After leaving hand in hand with Leng Qing.

Not long after, Leng Qing hurriedly left, citing important matters to attend to.

Looking at Leng Qing's flushed face, Lu Ran knew that this strong woman had fled in shame.

Making a mature woman of the rank of deputy presiding judge blush gave Lu Ran a strange sense of accomplishment.

Today's actions have undoubtedly strengthened my relationship with Leng Qing, but I still need to cherish it and not neglect the beautiful Leng.

When Lu Ran returned to the hotel, he found that Mu Nujiao had already packed her things and left.

The suitcase is gone too; it looks like they've gone back to Shanghai.

Mu Nujiao left a message by the bedside saying:

It's been a long time since I've seen TuTu, I'm heading back now~
"This girl, she didn't even wait for me when she went back to Shanghai?" Lu Ran thought to himself.

But considering that this training mission was still 'extremely dangerous', after all, it had caused such a big incident involving Lu Nian and Song He.

The other trainees who participated in the training returned to their families early after reporting that they were safe.

Mu Nujiao's willingness to stay in the capital for two days with Lu Ran was already a sign of her being moved by love.

I rushed back this morning, probably because the herdsmen were urging me to come back.

After all, the young lady of the Mu family has finished her training, but she is still 'wandering outside,' which is really unreasonable.

Lu Ran thought to himself, "Then I'll stay in the capital for a couple more days."

Mu Nujiao has already accompanied him, and Leng Qing has also met with him, so how could Mu Ningxue not meet with him?
Don't favor one over the other.

Lu Ran arrived at the Imperial Capital Academy without any resistance.

Many students from universities in the capital city seemed to recognize him.

Unlike in Mingzhu, where Lu Ran's appearance caused a huge uproar and everyone fawned over him, often crowding the intersection, it was no wonder that his 'charm' was too great.

But in the universities of the capital, everyone who saw him chose to go around him.

Lu Ran's lips twitched, and he asked himself:

"If you don't understand, just ask. Am I some kind of plague god?"

Well, just one trip to the capital and he took down the dean of a university. Doesn't that make everyone tremble with fear?
After asking for directions, Lu Ran arrived at the Ice Academy and learned that Mu Ningxue had entered the Magic Palace to cultivate.
The reason for not contacting her beforehand was to give Mu Ningxue a surprise.

He had originally wanted to spend some time with Mu Ningxue, but she wasn't there.

What a pity!
Only after contacting Jiang Yu did Lu Ran learn the details.

The Pearl Academy has the Three-Step Pagoda, the Ancient Capital Academy has the Wild Goose Pagoda, and the Imperial Capital Academy naturally has its own sacred cultivation ground, which is the Magic Palace.

Moreover, the quotas and regulations for cultivation were far stricter than those for the Three-Step Pagoda and the Wild Goose Pagoda.

After all, those who can make it in the capital are born with a silver spoon in their mouths, making the competition even fiercer and the threshold for entering the magic court for cultivation even more difficult.

Mu Ningxue only got the chance to train at the Magic Palace for a few days thanks to Lu Ran's hard work.

Originally, each member of the training team was compensated with an elemental spirit seed.

But thanks to Lu Ran's efforts, everyone received more compensation!

Moreover, Mu Ningxue naturally benefited from Jiang Yu's connection with Pang Lai and Lu Ran.

Mu Ningxue was busy, and Lu Ran saw no need to stay at the Imperial Capital Academy, so they were about to leave.

Several people blocked their way. The leader had long, wavy brown hair, a fair and beautiful face, and was very well-maintained. He also had a rather imposing presence.

Lu Ran immediately noticed the conspicuous designer luxury items she was wearing—earrings, handbag—clearly the mark of a wealthy young lady with a considerable background. When Lu Ran sized up the girl, she did the same.

The brown-haired girl narrowed her eyes, sized Lu Ran up and down, and said coldly:
"So you're the one asking about Mu Ningxue? Which department are you from? Haven't you heard of the rules of the Ice Academy?"

Lu Ran found this strange.

There are many people in the Imperial Capital Academy who don't recognize me, but this guy in front of me is coming in with such a fierce attitude. Could it be that he thinks I am a suitor from another department who is interested in Mu Ningxue?
Or perhaps, she and Mu Ningxue have a conflict?

Thinking about these things, Lu Ran became interested.

"Oh? Rules? I hadn't heard of them before I came. Why don't you explain them to me?" Lu Ran asked with a smile.

Mu Tingying snorted coldly: "I've seen plenty of suitors like you. You have to deal with a lot of people every day. Is she really that charming?! Is she worth you guys coming over to fawn over her every day?"

Lu Ran: “.”

Mu Tingying changed the subject and continued:
"She's just a collateral descendant of the Mu family. As the head of the family, it's only natural that I have to help clean up this bunch of trash!"

"Beat them! Beat them!"

"I, Mu Tingying, have said long ago that anyone who dares to inquire about or praise Mu Ningxue in the Ice Academy is my enemy!"

As soon as Mu Tingying finished speaking, two women beside her stepped forward, their bodies surging with ice elemental energy, as if they were about to make a move at any moment.

Lu Ran, who cultivates the Mind System, also heard Mu Tingying's inner thoughts at this moment, which were her complaints and resentment towards Mu Ningxue.

"She's just a member of a collateral branch of the family, what makes her think she can steal my thunder? And with that silver hair, does she really like attracting attention? She's just showing off!"

"Ever since Mu Ningxue appeared, everyone has been comparing me to her, and my reputation has plummeted. It's infuriating, infuriating, infuriating!"

"If I can't beat Mu Ningxue, do you think I can't handle you bunch of suitors?!"

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Lu Ran sighed upon hearing this.

Jealousy can distort a person beyond recognition.

I had heard Jiang Yu say before that Mu Ningxue had many suitors, but she was not well received at the Ice Academy. Now it seems that it's not just that!
Isn't this just Mu Tingying targeting us, engaging in 'school bullying'?!
Seeing that the two women beside Mu Tingying were really about to make a move, Lu Ran chuckled:
"Mu Tingying? Shouldn't you verify my identity before you make a move?"

Mu Tingying's expression changed, and she frowned as she asked:
"You're from the Zhao family? No, I know all the Zhao family members in the academy, none of them are like you. Who are you?"

Lu Ran: “.”

So, in the eyes of your Mu clan, only the Zhao clan deserves your respect?
That's true. Both clans are domestic giants, one with a deep magical foundation and the other with wealth comparable to a country.

"I am the man you can never have."

Before Lu Ran could finish speaking, a sudden, heavy pressure descended upon the surrounding space, and the two people next to Mu Tingying were unexpectedly pressed to the ground, making intimate contact with the earth.

Lu Ran took out his Honorary Councilor badge, placed it on his chest, pointed at it, and smiled, saying:

"What, you don't recognize me?"

Mu Tingying stood frozen in place, while the two women beside her, their faces contorted by the force of the impact, recognized the badge on Lu Ran's chest and exclaimed in horror:
"This...this is a badge representing honorary councilor status?!"

Lu Ran gave the man a second look, and the spatial pressure eased slightly.

Lu Ran stepped forward, pinched Mu Tingying's pointed chin, and teased:

"Or, you should call me 'Sir Congressman'!"

After saying that, Lu Ran's expression turned cold. He narrowed his eyes, flicked his hand, and shoved Mu Tingying's face away, saying:

"This is just a warning. Next time, don't blame me for being ruthless as a congressman!"

(End of this chapter)