The villains are redeemed, and the heroines cry and beg for forgiveness.

Gu Ran enjoyed a rare period of peace, spending his time either at the library or teaching students. Because of Xue Xiling, he reduced the number of times he visited Xue Yingsong.

He could see the disappointment in Xue Xiling's eyes, but he felt that this was probably the best outcome for both of them. After all, she only had some feelings for him at most, and these feelings could be gradually worn away over time, so it wouldn't hold her back.

If he gave Xue Xiling any wrong hints, then he would really harm her.

In terms of teaching, the students of Lanxin University have completely changed their opinion of Gu Ran.

This teacher may be young, but he's really got a lot of knowledge.

In particular, Gu Ran's teaching style is also very good. Unlike many teachers who just read from the textbook and force knowledge points into students' hands, Gu Ran explains things very clearly and can easily draw on various allusions and examples. Students can also listen to short stories.

Gu Ran quickly became popular among many students at Lanxin University. Students from other classes and grades even came to listen to his lectures. Every time it was Gu Ran's turn to teach, the classroom was full of people, and the aisle at the back was also full of people.

Because of his good looks, he even has fans who are drawn to his appearance.

This made Gu Ran very embarrassed. I clearly make a living with my talent, so why does it seem like I'm someone who makes a living with my looks?

Cheng Youmeng was no longer completely afraid to look at Gu Ran like last time. After listening attentively to Gu Ran's lecture, Cheng Youmeng listened even more attentively than most of the students.

This was the first time she had ever seen that university courses weren't all boring and tedious, requiring self-study; there were also such interesting courses and such interesting teachers.

Gu Ran observed Cheng Youmeng for a while and found that the so-called Young Master Du was no longer following her around like a fly, so he stopped paying attention to Cheng Youmeng.

Although they had some prior acquaintance, Gu Ran did not want to treat Cheng Youmeng specially. In his eyes, Cheng Youmeng was the same as other students.

Gu Ran thoroughly enjoyed these peaceful and fulfilling days until this day when he came to Xue Yingsong's place again.

"What's going on? You want me to go on a field mission? To explore the ruins?" Gu Ran frowned and said, "Old Xue, do you have some kind of problem with me? Is it really necessary to make things difficult for me like this?"

Xue Yingsong was somewhat amused and exasperated: "How could I possibly be dissatisfied with you? I should say I'm extremely satisfied with you. In every respect, the students at school are also very satisfied with you."

Xue Yingsong made Gu Ran a cup of coffee and said, "Don't think like that. I am indeed very satisfied with you. Sending you to explore the ruins is not sending you to your death. Why are you so bitter and resentful? I also know that you like your current life, so you are unwilling to make changes, right?"

Gu Ran nodded: "I do like my current life, but I heard that your arrangement is not in accordance with the rules at all. How can a newcomer who has been in the industry for less than a year be assigned to explore ruins, and not just any ordinary ruins?"

"Rules can be changed, and besides, how did you get into Lanxin University? It doesn't quite conform to the rules," Xue Yingsong said with a smile. "Have you forgotten why you came to Lanxin University in the first place?"

Xue Yingsong's words startled Gu Ran.

Why did he choose to come to Lanxin University?

He almost forgot that he came here to investigate the abnormality of Xue Xiling and its relationship with the triangular crystal cone.

It was only because life at Lanxin University truly matched Gu Ran's ideal life, and because the triangular crystal cone had been behaving well without any unusual behavior during this time, that he forgot his original purpose.

But now it has been brought up by someone he never expected.

Is it a coincidence?

Is he just trying to tell me not to forget my original aspirations?

Am I overthinking things?

Xue Yingsong simply smiled and said nothing more, as if he hadn't said anything at all.

"My purpose in coming to Lanxin University? I've already achieved it. I have books to read every day, and I've also become a proud university teacher. I'm very satisfied with what I have now," Gu Ran said calmly.

Even if Gu Ran suspected that Xue Yingsong already knew his true purpose, unless he was stupid, he still couldn't just confess directly.

"Oh, is that so? You're very satisfied with your current life? Has your research been successfully completed?" Xue Yingsong said meaningfully.

Gu Ran chose to conduct research on artificial mechanical exoskeletons. Because of the high level of difficulty, Gu Ran did not rush into starting. Instead, he studied relevant academic monographs and papers, which can be considered as conducting theoretical research.

However, even in theoretical research, Gu Ran encountered considerable difficulties, and the research progress was temporarily halted.

Gu Ran didn't know why Xue Yingsong brought this up.

"Could this exploration of the ruins actually be helpful to my research?"

Xue Yingsong nodded: "If nothing unexpected happens, it should be helpful. And it will not only help one of your studies, but it may also be of great help to your other studies. However, you will have to explore these things yourself. If you are the right person, you will naturally understand when the time is right."

"Couldn't you... explain it more clearly?"

There's an old saying in Canglong City: "Heavenly secrets must not be revealed."

"Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed? You actually believe in this stuff? Aren't these so-called heavenly secrets just far-fetched interpretations of inexplicable results by people who don't believe in science?"

"Actually, I don't want to believe it either, but some things don't cease to exist just because you don't believe them."

......

Gu Ran, who had just left Xue Yingsong's place, was filled with doubt.

Even after he pressed her repeatedly, Xue Yingsong didn't reveal any more information.

If the other party hadn't been the principal, making it difficult for him to disobey, and if he hadn't also harbored some curiosity and a hidden adventurous spirit eager to try it out, he would have refused long ago.

Then, Gu Ran walked out of Lanxin University for the first time.

He needed to prepare for the exploration of the ruins a month later.

This is no ordinary ruin; it is connected to a tyrant from Azure Dragon City long ago.

That tyrant was powerful, but he was fanatically hostile to everything related to Starstone Technology. He wanted to create an eternal kingdom, so he banned everything related to technological progress. He even planned to attack other major cities to rule in order to export his system, but of course, he failed in the end.

What's strange is that although this tyrant had many actions in history, there is very little information about him, and he doesn't even have a name. It's just that such a person exists, passed down by word of mouth.

However, Lanxin University has much more information than the average person, such as a relic related to that tyrant.

Even Lanxin University doesn't know exactly what's inside that ruin, and for some reason, Lanxin University has never explored that ruin.

Of course, it's also possible that Lanxin University explored this before, but he didn't have the necessary access and didn't see the relevant literature.

Now, for reasons unknown, Lanxin University has begun exploring this site and has included him in their program.

Such an important historical site should definitely be assigned to trusted core personnel from the school, but Gu Ran did not consider himself to be such a core personnel at all.

You say someone who was a bounty hunter with no prior knowledge of his past is trustworthy?

Gu Ran herself didn't believe it.

But Xue Yingsong made that arrangement anyway, and even told him that the contents could help his research advance further.

What do you mean?

Could it be that there are tutorials or materials inside that teach me how to build a mecha?

Since Xue Yingsong didn't say anything, Gu Ran had no choice but to make preparations in advance to avoid any unexpected setbacks.

Exploring ancient ruins is a very delicate matter, because it is extremely difficult to predict what is inside them.

Some relics may have been arranged to resemble a human figure by our ancestors for the purpose of preserving traditions, but some relics may have been execution grounds, which are more dangerous and ominous, and one could easily fall into a trap.

Even some ruins that seem to have only benefits may contain harmful elements due to their age, which can put those who enter them in danger.

For example, some poisonous gases, or some strange creatures that live in ruins, and so on.

In short, exploring ruins is not an easy or pleasant task; on the contrary, it can be a dangerous mission that could cost you your life.

This is Gu Ran's understanding of exploring historical sites.

This was also why he didn't want to go before. He didn't have any desire for the ruins, but exploring them might risk his life, and of course he couldn't do something like that.

"However, I have a space to store treasures, so I can prepare more than others." Gu Ran remembered the storage function of the triangular crystal cone he had developed, which was finally going to come in very handy.

"Food, clean water, weapons, clothing, and some research equipment—if we can bring them in, it's best to take them all..."

Gu Ran made a list for herself.

Suddenly he felt something crashing into him from in front of him. He quickly came to his senses and used his hand to block it.

I just got a piece of soft...

This startled Gu Ran.

He looked up.

Two voices sounded at the same time.

"It's you!?"

Gu Ran and Cheng Caimeng looked at each other in surprise.

"Are you trying to stage an accident?!" Gu Ran withdrew his right hand as if he had been electrocuted, and said with a serious expression.

Once could be a coincidence, but when it happened twice and the other person seemed to be trying to crash into him, Gu Ran couldn't help but become suspicious.

So he decided to strike first and question the other party's intentions.

Cheng Caimeng was speechless for a moment as she watched Gu Ran's actions and listened to his words.

The martial arts she practices have their own unique characteristics. Normally, she can automatically avoid all obstacles in front of her when she walks, so she has become accustomed to thinking about problems while walking.

Anyway, even if she doesn't look where she's going or pay attention, she won't bump into anything.

Until she met Gu Ran.

Both times, they crashed into each other without any warning, as if Gu Ran didn't exist at all.

Cheng Caimeng opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say for a moment. After three seconds of silence, she said awkwardly, "You may not believe it, but in all my life, I've only bumped into other people twice, and both times it was you."

137. Gu Ran's bet with Cheng Caimeng! He's gone mad! 4k

Because Gu Ran preemptively spoke to her, Cheng Caimeng was only thinking about defending herself and forgot about where Gu Ran's hand had just touched her body.

However, the women outside the screen were very concerned, each with their own thoughts.