171 Dust Shadow Heavenly Pride

December 19, at the west station of Beijing.

The crowd was bustling at the exit, and among them was a young man in black, silently moving forward with a pair of swords wrapped in cloth.

"Ah." Lu Ran sighed inwardly.

A mere hour's journey, yet it felt like he had been transported to a different world.

From the desolate rain-drenched alleys to the bustling city of Beijing.

"Brother!" A pleasant female voice called out from afar.

Lu Ran turned and his eyes swept across the crowd, landing on a delicate face.

Just like Lu Ran, many turned to look.

The young girl stood gracefully, charming, and beaming like a flower, as if she existed on a different plane from the other travelers.

She seemed accustomed to being the center of attention, her eyes fixed on Lu Ran as she waved energetically.

"Mm." Lu Ran also smiled, hastening his steps.

Beautiful things really do soothe the body and mind.

"My reserved brother, finally willing to see me!"