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

Chapter 297 The Busy Saintess, Made Me an Archangel?
Ye Xinxia felt somewhat embarrassed and annoyed.

She's about to become the goddess herself, so why is she being questioned?

However, thinking about the equally 'not simple' relationship between Asharuya and Brother Lu Ran, Ye Xinxia quickly felt relieved.

Yes.

The Asha'ruya at this moment is not acting like a subordinate, but rather questioning her in another capacity, as Lu Ran's brother's woman.

Although Ye Xinxia was embarrassed and annoyed, she managed to keep a good expression.

Ye Xinxia appeared poised and elegant, her expression serene as she spoke gently:
"Saintess Asha'ruya, what do you mean by that?"

"The goddess ceremony is about to begin, so please do what you are supposed to do."

"Although I promised Brother Lu Ran that I wouldn't remove you from your position as a saintess, you can't just spout nonsense like that!"

As she continued, Ye Xinxia's expression became extremely serious, and her words carried a lecturing tone.

Even Lu Ran was amazed when he saw it.

Because of her own situation, Xinxia didn't care about Asha's position as saintess and let Asha continue to be the saintess.

Anyway, with the goddess around, this saintess can't cause any trouble.

But to Xinxia's surprise, she was able to train Asharuya to stand up straight and in a very proper manner.

Tsk, is this still the Xin Xia I know?
Is this still the goddess who just leaned against him and said, "Slow down"?
Asha's expression remained calm upon hearing this.

During this time, she witnessed Ye Xinxia's growth and changes firsthand.

Hearing Ye Xinxia's righteous words, he began to doubt himself.

Could it be that I guessed wrong?

They were alone in the Goddess Temple, did they really not do anything improper?

No one would have guessed that the dignified goddess at this moment had Lu Ran's life force inside her lower abdomen.

Lu Ran coughed lightly and stepped in to smooth things over.

"Alright, alright, stop arguing!"

"Let's go."

Lu Ran urged them on, summoning several sages to help Ye Xinxia make further preparations.

Asha Ruya was very polite, only letting out a soft hum after Ye Xinxia left, seemingly disdainful of arguing with her.

"You, you."

Lu Ran was somewhat exasperated: "Why does it smell so strongly of vinegar?"

Asha'ruya turned her head away and put on a black veil in front of Lu Ran, covering her alluring face below her eyes.

Lu Ran rolled her eyes.

What do you mean?
Want to distance yourself from yourself?

That won't do. Lu Ran stepped forward, forcefully pulled Asha Ruya into his arms, and tore off the veil covering her face.

He then noticed that Asha's pretty face had also turned rosy.

Uh ~
Lu Ran couldn't help but chuckle, while Asha Ruya immediately pouted, forcing herself to calm down.

Asha'ruya put on a stern face and said in a deliberately serious tone:

"Hey, an archangel has arrived in the Holy City. What are your thoughts?"

Lu Ran smiled upon hearing this and waved his hand dismissively.
"He probably came to find out the truth. He didn't directly shout or attack me to ask for my people, which means he didn't intend to resolve the matter by force. So what do I have to worry about?"

"As for you, wouldn't it be better to take a break and enjoy the life that a saintess should be living?"

Lu Ran tried to persuade her, saying that he had been staying in Parthenon for some time and had been unable to find Asha's Ya.

Upon inquiry, it was discovered that Asha'ruya, as the head of the intelligence brokers, often chose to personally conduct important intelligence transactions. Yes, just like the time the two first met in the ancient capital.

This makes her very busy.

Asha'ruya responded with a muffled groan:
"I hope so."

Perhaps hearing Lu Ran's reply, Asha's Archangel seemed genuinely not there to interrogate her, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

"However, it's still worthwhile to meet this archangel, as it can help us gauge the Holy City's attitude."

"Arrange for us to meet later."

The sacred ceremony of the goddess's succession was being held under the watchful eyes of many.

Many dignitaries and important figures arrived, including countless councilors from continental magic associations. After Asha's brief introduction, he focused on a middle-aged man.

His name is Su Lu.

According to Asha's introduction, Lu Ran learned that at this point in time, Su Lu had not yet become the chairman of the Asian Magic Association; he was still just a state legislator.

“This is a powerful individual capable of independently casting forbidden spells. He has a very high probability of becoming the Speaker of the Dubai Mage Tower,” Asharuya said quietly.

Seemingly noticing that Lu Ran was observing Su Lu in a strange way, or perhaps giving her a 'special look', Asha Ruya asked if she wanted to introduce them so that the two could meet later.
Meet?

In fact, Lu Ran could guess Su Lu's intention in personally going to Parthenon.

It's most likely for the Black Dragon Emperor!
After all, in the original story, Su Lu had been plotting for years to enslave the Black Dragon Emperor through a contract, and even used children's hearts as materials for the formation.

The Black Dragon Emperor's departure from the Tyrant Mountains and his appearance in Parthenon undoubtedly disrupted his plans.

So Su Lu's purpose in coming here this time wasn't to interrogate him, but also to subtly inquire about some things Hei Long had been asking about.

On the other side, Su Lu also keenly noticed Lu Ran and Asha Ruya.

Su Lu, dressed in a formal suit, smiled warmly at Lu Ran and gestured as if she wanted to speak further.

Lu Ran shook his head with a cold smile.

It's not your turn yet.

Su Lu, we'll meet again someday.

Lu Ran inwardly grumbled, and led by Asha Ruya, prepared to meet the archangel from the Holy City.

Su Lu watched Lu Ran leave, her lips twitching.

His originally gentle expression gradually turned gloomy, but he quickly recovered and continued talking with the leaders of the major powers around him.

In fact, his purpose in coming to Parthenon was to see who Lu Ran, the heretic who even the archangel of the Holy City couldn't subdue, really was.

Why does even the Black Dragon Emperor obey his orders?

Su Lu was completely baffled. That was an ancient dragon, a supreme emperor!
Listening to a mere brat? What a joke!
Burying these gloomy feelings in her heart, Su Lu narrowed her eyes and continued to participate in the goddess ceremony.

On the other side, inside a magnificent conference hall.

After dropping Lu Ran off at his destination, Asha Ruya obediently left.

In the large conference hall, there were more than a dozen rows of seats, but only two people were present.

One of them was none other than Lu Ran.

The other person, also dressed in a fitted suit, exuded the gentlemanly air expected of a Westerner.

"Let me introduce myself. I come from the Holy City. You can call me Raphael, that's my code name." Raphael sat in the chair, a smile on his face.

But in reality, he was lost in thought.

It was he who caused the three archangels Michael, Remiel, and Sariel to perish.
Moreover, the angelic soul embryos and their angelic artifacts did not return to the Holy City!
This is really unbelievable!
Thinking of this, he remembered Uriel's advice and proactively extended an olive branch:

"Lu Ran, do you want to become an archangel?"

(End of this chapter)