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

Chapter 281 The Water Cycle Array, Subduing Yu Shishi
Tongxiang County is similar to the Jiangnan region, a land of fish and rice.

This place has many waterways. In the original story, Dean Xiao once experimented with a water circulation array here.

This water circulation array not only irrigates paddy fields but also repels some minor demons, making it a masterpiece that benefits the region.

Lu Ran thought that he should conduct another on-site inspection first, and then recommend this place to Dean Xiao.

If it is suitable for Asuka City, I will personally go and consult Dean Xiao.

After all, his own skill in water-based cultivation was not low.

Dean Hsiao would certainly not be stingy when it comes to things that benefit the people.

After spending two and a half days sightseeing in Tongxiang County, Lu Ran felt that this place truly embodies the saying "the land shapes its people," which explains why Dean Xiao conducted his water circulation array experiment here in the original novel.

Lu Ran immediately called Dean Xiao and told him about the situation in Tongxiang County to see if he had any arrangements.

Dean Xiao immediately understood that Lu Ran had taken a liking to the water circulation masterpiece he had mentioned before.

He immediately said he would send a professor of water systems to Wuzhen for investigation.

Two and a half days later, Lu Ran arrived in Wuzhen.

Wuzhen has a lake called Qingyi Lake, with its shimmering surface and clear water.

Even Lu Ran found it breathtakingly beautiful.

If only we could recreate Asuka City, all we need is a powerful earth mage to cooperate with, and there shouldn't be any problems.

However, Lu Ran felt that this was too much of a coercion and would be unfair to the residents of Wuzhen, so he gave up on the idea.

As far as I can remember, Yu Shishi often frequented the area around Qingyi Lake, perhaps for bathing?
Lu Ran thought that waiting for the rabbit to come to the tree stump was a good idea and he could try his luck. That night, he stayed at a guesthouse near Qingyi Lake.

As night falls, the long stretch of starlight drapes Qingyi Lake in a hazy veil.

Inside the guesthouse, Lu Ran's eyes lit up.

His spiritual senses detected a sudden increase in the number of moths floating above Qingyi Lake, not just scattered ones, which could only mean that Yu Shishi had appeared.

Lu Ran's figure was illusory, and then he turned into an indistinct black shadow and disappeared into the inn.

On the shore of Qingyi Lake, countless tiny moths gathered, seemingly playing.

"Little E'nu should be here."

As soon as Lu Ran finished thinking, her gaze fell upon a woman by the stream in the distance, wiping her body with her back to her.

This woman was completely naked, with long hair reaching her waist, and her skin was fair and smooth.

Even from the side profile, one can see her prominent cleavage, full and large.

"Tsk tsk, not small at all."

Unexpectedly, Yu Shishi was also a stunning beauty, with a curvaceous figure and alluring curves.

What's even more shocking is that she's ill.

No problem.

Lu Ran stopped trying to hide it and sighed.

As soon as the sound came out, Yu Shishi, who was in the distance, instantly became alert.

"Who, who's there?"

A burst of brilliance surrounded Yu Shishi, and the next moment she was draped in a classical cloud-patterned robe, making her look even more elegant and beautiful.

If Lu Ran hadn't deliberately exposed himself, Yu Shishi would never have noticed him.

At this moment, Yu Shishi was also on high alert. She didn't even notice a human appearing in her field of vision!

This human appears to have no magical aura whatsoever, but he is anything but simple.

But when Yu Shishi saw Lu Ran's face clearly, she was stunned for a moment and felt that he looked somewhat familiar.

"You're not from the Research and Development Committee, are you?" Yu Shishi asked thoughtfully, feeling that Lu Ran's face looked familiar.

"Of course not, my territory is in Asuka City."

Lu Ran noticed this too and was thinking about how to proceed.

Unexpectedly, Yu Shishi reacted strongly upon hearing the words "Feiniao City." She looked at Lu Ran and blurted out:
"You're Lu Ran? The one who saved Hangzhou and the ancient capital, and who voluntarily withdrew from the World University Competition?" Lu Ran blinked and smiled, "You should call me Councilor Lu."

Upon hearing Lu Ran's admission, Yu Shishi was trembling inside.

She was targeted by the research team one minute, and then the infamous Lu Ran caught up with her the next. She hadn't done anything wrong!
"What are you going to do?" Yu Shishi sighed.

She knew very well that with Lu Ran's strength, she had no chance of escaping.

She had heard of Lu Ran's great reputation; he was unmatched below the Super Rank and could kill a demon leader in the blink of an eye.

She didn't want to die, so she didn't try to struggle.

"Since you've heard of Hangzhou, you must know about the Black Serpent totem, right?"

"As for why I found you," Lu Ran slowly walked towards Yu Shishi, then suddenly smiled:

"It's not just for the totem Moon Moth Phoenix, it's also for you."

Yu Shishi was taken aback: "For me?"

hold head high.
In fact, Lu Ran hadn't figured out how to explain it. He couldn't very well say that he was lustful at first sight, could he?

Although Yu Shishi's power comes from the Moon Moth Phoenix, she cannot actually be considered the Moon Moth Phoenix's totem guardian.

This was a bit of a dilemma, so Lu Ran simply stated his purpose directly and frankly:
"Being hunted down by the Kenji Society day and night, this feeling of being displaced must be unpleasant."

Yu Shishi fell silent. She glared at Lu Ran with some annoyance. She wasn't surprised that Lu Ran knew these things; she thought he was just making sarcastic remarks.

But the next moment, Lu Ran's words made her body tremble slightly.

"Hmm, aren't you special?"

"Join Asuka City and work under my command. You can treat Asuka City as your own home. These moths will not have low status; they can become the backbone of the city's protection."

"At that time, I will allocate some resources to you so that you can properly develop your talent."

"Yes, and the Moon Moth Phoenix too, let's move it to Asuka City as well. I can rest assured if it's in my base, and you can too."

Lu Ran's words excited Yu Shishi, but she calmed down immediately after hearing about Yue Ehuang.

In her opinion, Lu Ran and the people from the Research Society were all the same; they all wanted to find the Moon Moth Phoenix through her!

"Hmph, in the end, it's all about getting the Moon Moth Phoenix!" Yu Shishi mocked.

Lu Ran shook his head and chuckled.

He wasn't really here for the Moon Moth Phoenix. Even at its peak, it was just a Great Monarch Totem, not even strong enough to defeat the Totem Black Serpent. It wasn't worth his time.

On the contrary, he valued Yu Shishi's talent even more.

In Lu Ran's view, the Moon Moth Phoenix was just a side trip.

“Since you know that I am Lu Ran, you should know my relationship with the totem. Back in Hangzhou, I killed the Silver Sky Lord while standing on the head of the totem black snake.”

Lu Ran briefly recounted what happened back then, and concluded by saying:

"At least, I never intended to persecute the Moon Moth Phoenix, but the Research Society and the people behind them are another matter."

"You should know their methods, judging from how relentlessly they've been tracking you."

Upon hearing this, Yu Shishi trembled and asked:

Aren't you afraid of them?

Lu Ran laughed: "I've already offended the Zu and Mu families, why would I care about this?"

"In short, it's up to you whether you're coming or not."

Yu Shishi pondered for two seconds, then nodded and said, "Okay, I promise you, I can go with you to take a look, but Yue Ehuang, you have to give me some time."

Lu Ran nodded; he genuinely didn't care.

Suddenly, as Lu Ran approached Yu Shishi, he smelled a strange fragrance.

"Mmm, it smells pretty good."

(End of this chapter)