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

Chapter 282 Capturing the Moon Moth Phoenix and Returning to Asuka City

Upon hearing this, Yu Shishi's fair face instantly flushed red.

"You, what do you do?"

Yu Shishi suddenly created distance, leaving Lu Ran somewhat bewildered.

As far as I can remember, I don't know when it started, but all the women around me started to fawn over him.

Yes, just like Jiang Shaoxu.

This little girl, however, has quite a personality.

"This strange fragrance on you must be the power bestowed upon you by the Moon Moth Phoenix? Hmm. It allows you to be ignored by most demons and freely enter and exit the territories controlled by most overlord demons," Lu Ran said with a faint smile.

Upon hearing this, Yu Shishi was somewhat taken aback, not expecting Lu Ran to even know this.

It seems he really knows a lot about totems; he wasn't lying to her.

"Yes, it is indeed the power of the Moon Moth Phoenix."

"Alright, let's not talk about the Moon Moth Phoenix anymore. You'll naturally ask whenever you want to take me there." Lu Ran suddenly looked in a certain direction, his gaze suggestive:
"You probably still have some unresolved issues, right? You might as well take care of them properly before you leave."

Yu Shishi pursed her lips; she did indeed have a request.

That is, many of her moths were trapped by a commander-level natural enemy. The enemy could have killed and eaten them directly, but instead, it kept them, just toying with her.

Every time she thought about the fate of those moths, her heart ached.

"Councilor Lu, please grant this impudent request!" Yu Shishi cried, her eyes red and brimming with tears.

She told them about the agate-headed spider, a natural enemy of the river, that lived upstream.

She hoped Lu Ran could help rescue her little moth.

"Well, since you've agreed to join Asuka City, these little flying moths are one of us. I'll treat them like my own children, so this isn't an unreasonable request."

The next moment, a porcelain doll-like girl appeared on Lu Ran's shoulder.

"Little Flame Princess, why don't you go with this Little Maiden?"

"Remember, don't set the mountain on fire."

Yu Shishi bit her lip: "I have a name, my name is Yu Shishi!"

"Alright, then don't call me Councilor Lu anymore, it's too formal. Just call me Master."

Yu Shishi: "."

Yu Shishi rolled her eyes. She looked at Xiao Yanji and hesitated, "Is this your contracted beast? She's so young, while the other party is a commander-level beast."

Before Yu Shishi could finish speaking, Xiao Yanji was enveloped in flames, and in the next moment she transformed into a fire maiden who was beginning to take shape.

Yu Shishi was stunned.

"Oh, she's not small, she just prefers her childhood self. She can take care of a leader spider with a few flicks of her flames," Lu Ran explained.

Yu Shishi was completely dumbfounded. Even though the flames around the fire girl had subsided, she could still feel fear!
"well"

"You should be able to communicate with her, right?"

"Yes, it should be possible."

Yu Shishi felt like she had found a powerful backer.

She now truly believes what Lu Ran said.

Afterwards, Yu Shishi took Xiao Yanji to seek revenge on their natural enemy, the Agate-Headed Spider.

Three minutes later, Lu Ran raised an eyebrow and smiled slightly, indicating that he himself would have to go there.

"Good luck."

It turned out that this agate-headed spider had actually exploded with a commander-level essence, so Lu Ran came over personally to collect it.

"Consider its essence as a resource for developing your talent. Make good use of it," Lu Ran said with a smile.

Yu Shishi's eyes gleamed: "Master~ You can even collect essences~"

Lu Ran felt a secret sense of satisfaction, thinking, "I won't act until I see the rabbit."

"Yes, I am a necromancer."

Lu Ran glanced at the ground, at the little flying moths that had been tortured to death by the agate-headed spiders, many of whom were at the warrior level. Although Yu Shishi had rescued many with the help of Little Flame Princess, some had suffered a more tragic fate, having been devoured by the agate-headed spiders before Little Flame Princess arrived.

After thinking for a moment, Lu Ran asked:

“I can use necromancy to revive these little moths and transform them into undead bodies, so they can still obey your commands.”

"However, they may become 'indifferent,' depending on whether you can overcome your inner resistance."

Upon hearing this, Yu Shishi fell silent, looking at the dead moth on the ground. After a few seconds, she shook her head and said:
"No need. If they become undead, are they still the same as before?"

“They are inherently fragile, I was aware of that long ago.”

Lu Ran nodded, not interfering further: "Is there anything else to take care of? Are you coming back to Feiniao City with me?"

Yu Shishi bit her lip: "I'll take you to find the Moon Moth Phoenix. I believe in you."

Lu Ran chuckled:

"The awareness is good."

Lu Ran thought that it was his sincerity and ability that moved Yu Shishi.

Of course, the latter is the most important; without strength, everything is just empty talk.

Palm forests of the Nanling Mountains.

In the heart of the forest, on a clear pond in a swampy forest, lies a giant oval pupa supported by silkworm silk.

Under the cover of night, moonlight shines down on the giant cocoon, absorbing countless amounts of energy.

This silkworm pupa resembles a beating heart.

The place where the Moon Moth Phoenix sleeps has an extremely high concentration of wind and water elements, making it a feng shui treasure land. If a being possessing these two elements were to cultivate here, it would achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Lu Ran approached and carefully sensed it.

He did indeed sense an aura similar to that of the totem snake and Baxia on this silkworm pupa—an ancient, rustic flavor belonging to totems.

"That's it, it is indeed the Totem Moon Moth Phoenix without a doubt."

Lu Ran nodded.

Just as Lu Ran was pondering how to take the Moon Moth Phoenix, which was in its pupa form, away, Yu Shishi spoke up:
"Master~ Let me do it."

Look, it's getting easier and easier to say it.

Lu Ran stepped aside and saw Yu Shishi step forward, using some special method.

Under her manipulation, the silkworm pupa above the clear pool visibly shrank rapidly, quickly transforming into a small pupa the size of a fist.

Yu Shishi carefully held it in her arms.

Lu Ran glanced sideways. Wasn't it afraid of squeezing him out if he put it on his chest?

"Let's go, I'll pick out a place for you to stay, so you can enjoy the feeling of being the king of the mountain," Lu Ran joked.

These words made Yu Shishi feel embarrassed.

"Master, I will definitely work hard to develop my talents to repay you!"

Although she didn't know how her talent could help Lu Ran, it didn't matter; she would agree first.

The next moment, the two rode on a giant silver eagle and soared into the sky, transforming into a point of light and quickly disappearing into the Southern Ridge.

Yu Shishi felt the oppressive death aura emanating from beneath her feet. Although the Silver Sky Lord had already restrained himself greatly, she still felt her scalp tingle. Fortunately, Lu Ran was protecting her.

She wasn't surprised; she had just arrived in Nanling riding on the Silver Dome.

But how did the monarch-level Silver Sky Lord of Xiling become Lu Ran's ghost?

The two arrived at the hill north of Asuka City, where Lu Ran gazed at the city from afar.

At this time, Asuka City had changed dramatically compared to the early days of the National Government training program.

The city has been completely transformed, not because of the steel forest of buildings, but because the urban planning and layout are well-organized and pleasant to look at from afar.

Lu Ran pointed to the ground:
"Let's choose a few hilltops here to settle down for now."

(End of this chapter)