Murano Momo is a cunning doctor

Chapter 1174 Warlock

"Hmph, trying to hide your talents from me."

Xuanjizi chuckled, but a slight upward curve appeared at the corner of his mouth. "He has no manners in fighting, speaks glibly, and can't keep a secret, yet the compass seems to recognize him..."

He walked to the window, lifted the tattered paper, and gazed at the two blurry figures, muttering to himself:

"Who told this lineage to have dwindled to such a state today? Since it was chosen by the compass and its destiny aligns with the sect's, even if it truly is a troublemaker, as its senior brother, I can only grit my teeth and accept this junior brother."

"Hey, are you really planning to come back with me?"

Mist gradually rose on the mountain path.

Jiang Xiaochuan glanced sideways at Tang Ran beside him. This woman had a straight back and a cold profile, as if covered with a thin layer of frost, making her look like a moving iceberg.

"You're asking a question you already know the answer to, is that interesting?"

Tang Ran stared at the winding mountain road ahead, not even glancing at him out of the corner of her eye.

In her eyes, Jiang Xiaochuan's words were completely unnecessary.

Once Xuanjizi's order has been given, there is no room for negotiation whatsoever.

"Tch, it's just that the journey down the mountain was too boring."

Jiang Xiaochuan touched his nose and looked at Tang Ran with a serious expression. "Let me tell you in advance, I don't own any decent property in Beijing, nor do I have any status to serve. I just live with a group of brothers. You'd better be prepared."

"As long as you're with me, that's enough."

Tang Ran didn't stop walking; she almost instinctively replied.

As soon as she said it, she was stunned.

My mind is full of Xuanjizi's order to "keep a close watch and not let your guard down," so why did he have to say it in such an ambiguous way?

Her ears instantly burned, and she quickly added, "I meant... the leader asked me to follow you on a mission, don't overthink it."

"oh?"

Jiang Xiaochuan raised an eyebrow and teased her deliberately, "Coming with me on a mission? I thought Miss Tang was being so proactive because she thought being with me was more interesting than guarding those rocks on the mountain."

Tang Ran gave a soft snort and simply shut her mouth, but the redness on the tips of her ears did not fade, and even the skin behind her ears had a faint pink tinge.

Jiang Xiaochuan saw it clearly and chuckled inwardly.

It turns out even this iceberg can't stand being teased. If you tease him a little more, he might throw a needle at you again.

If you really anger her, you won't have a peaceful day on the way. It's best to know when to stop.

"By the way, your leader, Xuanjizi, looks quite ordinary. How did he manage to secure the position of leader of the Flame Brigade?"

After some conversation, the two didn't get any closer, but the atmosphere wasn't so cold anymore. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Jiang Xiaochuan asked, intentionally or unintentionally.

As soon as she finished speaking, Tang Ran stopped in her tracks, her eyes revealing undisguised displeasure.

Tang Ran has always held Xuanjizi in awe. Not only her, but almost everyone in the Yan Brigade reveres their leader as a god.

Even elders like Chen Qishan showed great respect to Xuanjizi.

"You dare to casually name our leader?"

She gritted her teeth, her tone full of defense, "The leader is a sorcerer, and a grandmaster specializing in Qimen Dunjia. Why can't he be the leader?"

"Back then, the Japanese ninja clan sent thirty experts to raid Xishan. The leader didn't use a single sword, but simply set up a 'Dragon Trapping Formation' in the pine forest, which trapped and killed all the ninjas inside."

As if recalling the scene at the time, Tang Ran's beautiful eyes flickered, "There was no bloodshed, no fighting, those people didn't even have a chance to escape, and in the end, their remains were never found."

Hearing this, Jiang Xiaochuan gasped.

Compared to a direct confrontation with swords and spears, this kind of power that can take lives without making a sound is obviously more chilling.

Seemingly satisfied with his reaction, Tang Ran slightly raised her chin. "The leader's compass is an even more divine object. It can measure destiny, find spiritual energy, and even foresee danger. The Yan Brigade has been able to avoid major calamities several times in recent years, all thanks to the leader's compass warnings."

As she spoke, she glanced at Jiang Xiaochuan and said indifferently, "Dare to underestimate our leader? Be careful, or he might set up a formation for you and leave you spinning in circles for three days and three nights."

“I did not mean to belittle your leader.”

Jiang Xiaochuan retorted, but secretly he was making his own plans.

It turns out that Xuanjizi is a sorcerer. Such people can see through the secrets of heaven and understand the destiny of the world. Their way of perceiving is completely different from that of martial artists. No wonder he can hit the nail on the head.

"Hey, I have something to ask you too."

Tang Ran suddenly spoke, her gaze fixed on Jiang Xiaochuan, "You and our leader knew each other before?"

Jiang Xiaochuan was taken aback for a moment, then decisively shook his head, "I don't know you. Before I met you, I had never even heard of the Yan Brigade. How could I have any dealings with your leader?"

Tang Ran nodded silently, didn't ask any further questions, turned around and continued walking down the mountain, reverting to her aloof and unapproachable demeanor.

Just then, hurried footsteps came from behind, and Murong Jin quickly caught up.

"Ranran! Don't go with him."

Blocking their way, Murong Jin's face instantly broke into a warm smile: "Come back to the Murong family with me. You can choose any room you like, whether it's by the lake or with a garden. It'll be much more comfortable than squeezing into his shabby courtyard!"

He was overjoyed. Tang Ran rarely had the chance to come down the mountain, and he couldn't let go of this opportunity to be close to her.

As long as Tang Ran can stay at my house, how could I not have a chance to get closer to her?

"No need, I have a mission to carry out, don't hold me up."

Tang Ran said coldly.

"Isn't it just about keeping an eye on this kid and, incidentally, keeping a close watch on the movements of the Japanese ninjas?"

Murong Jin pointed at Jiang Xiaochuan, his tone clearly contemptuous, "Isn't that simple? I'll go back to the Murong family and have the elders keep a close eye on this kid. I guarantee not even a fly will get near him, and you'll save yourself a lot of trouble."

"You were eavesdropping on the leader's conversation?!"

Tang Ran's pretty face changed. In the Yan Brigade, eavesdropping on the leader's discussions and leaking secrets were major taboos.

Murong Jin, as a member of the Flame Brigade, is so unruly!

"I overheard it by accident."

Murong Jin waved his hand, looking completely unconcerned.

He never considered himself a true Flame Traveler; those rules were just for show in his eyes.

As he spoke, he leaned forward, his voice softening, "You've been up in the mountains for so long, you definitely haven't explored the capital. I'm free these next few days, I'll take you to eat the most famous Peking duck in the capital, and then we'll go sightseeing..."

"Murong Jin!"

Tang Ran's tone suddenly turned stern, "I have no time to mess around with you. If you have nothing else to do, go back by yourself and don't get in the way."

"Then I'll go with you! What if you, a woman, encounter danger while keeping watch over someone?"

Murong Jin retreated and settled for the next best thing. Tang Ran was the Bai Yueguang he kept close to his heart.

The thought of living under the same roof as Jiang Xiaochuan, eating and living together, made her feel very uncomfortable.

Even his eyes were filled with hatred, as if he wanted to devour Jiang Xiaochuan whole. "I'll follow you and lend you a hand, just in case this kid has ninjas hiding around him who could harm you."