Conversation with Rulan

Rulan awoke abruptly from a vivid dream, with the remnants of ethereal landscapes fading as reality settled in. Her llgaze fell upon Lin Xiaofeng, and with a mixture of awe and disbelief, she exclaimed, "You must be the Immortal Man God, right?" Rulan's voice quivered with a mixture of reverence and curiosity.

Lin Xiaofeng, still groggy from the unexpected awakening, blinked in confusion. "Whoa, it seems like you're a fan of mine," he chuckled, with a bemused smile on his lips. "But I don't give out autographs," he added, trying to downplay the surreal encounter.

Rulan's sigh echoed in the bustling hallway, a subtle lament that caught Lin Xiaofeng's attention. As he observed her, a mixture of curiosity and concern filled his eyes.

"Oh, that is rather unfortunate," Rulan sighed, her expression transforming into a poignant display of disappointment. It was a fleeting glimpse into the intricacies beneath the surface.

Caught off guard by her unexpected reaction, Lin Xiaofeng's greeting was infused with a hint of shock, concealed behind a mask of composed politeness. Inwardly, he pondered the sudden shift in her demeanor, wondering about the untold stories hidden behind her eyes.

"Isn't she supposed to be getting bold?" Lin Xiaofeng mused internally. "And say, 'Who wants your autograph?'" He found himself puzzled by the contradiction between her initial confidence and her current vulnerability.

Observing Rulan's apparent distress, he couldn't help but question, "Doesn't she want to bring me to Teacher Li Hongxuan?" "Why is she sighing so much now?" The intricacies of their interaction unfolded in his mind, creating a web of uncertainty.

"And you," he continued his internal dialogue, "you don't know my name but you are aware of my title. Do you possess a sadistic nature, reveling in the enigmatic dance of social dynamics?" The puzzle deepened as Lin Xiaofeng grappled with the enigma that was Rulan.

Maintaining his posture, he coughed subtly, attempting to alleviate the growing tension. "What is your name, girl?" He inquired, a question that hung in the air, awaiting an unraveling answer.

In response, Rulan spoke, her voice carrying a hint of both strength and vulnerability. "It's Rulan." The simplicity of her words held a multitude of untold tales, leaving Lin Xiaofeng intrigued yet puzzled.

As Lin Xiaofeng contemplated the situation, he was already preparing to depart, having taken a few steps away. However, the unfolding events took an unexpected turn.

Li Nian, an observant bystander, interjected, "Hey, Rulan, don't you want to introduce Lin Xiaofeng to your teacher?" The question hung in the air, prompting Rulan to reassess her priorities.

Flicking her eyebrows in a moment of realization, Rulan acknowledged, "Yes, you are right." I nearly forgot about it. Determination fueled her actions as she hurried toward Lin Xiaofeng, her stride filled with a renewed purpose.

"Lin Xiaofeng, wait," she called out. "I have another matter to discuss with you." The air became charged with anticipation as the unresolved threads of their interaction continued to weave a tapestry of intrigue.

Curiosity etched on his face, Lin Xiaofeng responded, "Yes, what is it?"

Rulan replied, "My master, Teacher Li Hongxuan, has called for you."

Lin Xiaofeng inquired, "And for what reason?"

"I actually don't know about it," Rulan admitted.

After pondering for a moment, Lin Xiaofeng decided, "Okay, let's go." He took a moment to query the system, verifying the truthfulness of Rulan's statement.

As they walked towards Teacher Li Hongxuan's place, Lin Xiaofeng turned to Rulan and asked, "Do you have any idea why the master wants to see me?"

Rulan shook her head. "I overheard her murmuring to herself, but what she was saying was not clear."

Lin Xiaofeng said, "Doesn't she know about the incidents that happen at night? Why did she call me during that time?"

Rulan answered, "You don't need to worry since I am here. No one can lay a finger on you."

Following the conversation, he came to know that Rylan is an inner disciple who has awakened the earth element and is a cultivator at the Golden Core 4th stage.

She was also pestering him to call her senior sister, but he didn't respond to that and kept changing the topic.