Necromancer, summon skeletons, practice the Heaven-Swallowing Magic Skill

When the battle between Lu Ming and Yan Jin came to an end, Liu Ruyan's figure quietly appeared in their sight.

She was originally practicing attentively deep in the cave, but was awakened by the majestic aura released by Yan Jin when he broke through the Saint Realm.

After watching the contest between Lu Ming and Yan Jin, Liu Ruyan was deeply moved. A burning fighting spirit ignited in her heart. She secretly vowed that one day, she would also reach such a height and become a truly strong person.

With Yan Jin's successful breakthrough, it gained the ability to control its own size, which meant that it could appear in human cities with Lu Ming in a smaller form without causing unnecessary panic and commotion.

This is undoubtedly good news for their future journey.

"Ruyan, let's go! It's time to leave here." Lu Ming smiled at Liu Ruyan, stretched out his hand to hold her in his arms, and flew into the air.

Yan Jin shrunk his huge body to the size of a small bird, landed lightly on Lu Ming's shoulder, and flew away from the volcano with them, heading towards the edge of the Monster Mountain Range.

Soon, the three of them arrived at the outskirts of the Monster Mountain Range, restrained their own auras, landed quietly, and blended into the crowd of Sunset City.

This prosperous city is as lively as ever. However, with the arrival of Lu Ming and Liu Ruyan, undercurrents are surging in the city.

Both the spies of the Dark Council and the forces that came to hunt down Liu Ruyan began to get nervous and quickly passed the news back to their respective bases.

But Lu Ming already knew all about this. His spiritual sense covered the entire city, and everything was under his surveillance.

Faced with these potential threats, Lu Ming just smiled calmly. He neither tried to stop them nor took any drastic actions. Instead, he chose to stay put and wait for the big fish behind the scenes to surface.

As for the giant dragon Yan Jin, it restrained its Sanctuary-level aura and changed its shape into that of an ordinary bird. Even its appearance had undergone subtle changes, so that outsiders could not tell that it was a Sanctuary-level dragon. They just thought it was an ordinary pet raised by Lu Ming, so it did not attract too much attention.

In this context, Lu Ming and his companions leisurely found a restaurant and enjoyed delicious food, while quietly waiting for those forces that were lurking in the dark to show up.

The spies from various major forces followed closely behind, closely monitoring their movements, but they were unaware that they had already fallen into Lu Ming's trap.

On the streets of Sunset City, beneath the seemingly calm surface, there are actually undercurrents.

The arrival of Lu Ming and Liu Ruyan was like a stone thrown into the lake, causing layers of subtle ripples.

And Lu Ming, this young strong man, is planning a hunting game of his own in his own unique way, waiting for those opponents lurking in the dark to fall into his trap.

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Deep in the imperial palace, a highly respected member of the royal family was sitting on a gorgeous throne. In front of him were court dancers dancing gracefully. Their dancing was elegant, and they moved like elves through the magnificent palace.

However, the royal's mind was not completely immersed in this visual feast. His eyes occasionally wandered from the dancers to the shadows of the palace, where his intelligence network was hidden - a group of well-trained spies.

At this moment, a spy appeared silently in a corner of the palace through a specially set up teleportation array. His appearance did not attract the attention of the dancers, but the royal family's keen perception immediately captured the movement.

The spy quickly knelt on the ground and reported in a low voice: "Your Highness, there is news about Liu Ruyan."

Hearing the name, the royal family member's expression instantly became complicated. He waved his hand, signaling the dancers to retreat, then looked at the spy with a sharp gaze, signaling him to continue.

"According to the latest intelligence, Liu Ruyan appeared in Sunset City, and she was accompanied by a young man. That man is very likely the great magician that the Golden Knight mentioned." The spy's voice was low and rapid, and it was obvious that the news was of great importance.

The royal family member's face was uncertain. Not long ago, he sent an elite group of knights to the Warcraft Mountains to capture Liu Ruyan, but in the end only one gold-level knight survived and brought back news about Lu Ming.

He was skeptical and in a heavy mood at the time, but he did not make the matter public. Instead, he chose to keep it secret for the time being and planned to verify it himself.

"Are you sure the news is correct?" There was a hint of caution in the royal member's voice. He needed solid evidence, not rumors.

The spy bowed his head, his attitude respectful but firm: "I have verified it repeatedly, and the source of the information is reliable."

The royal family member pondered for a moment and finally made a decision: "Don't alert the enemy yet. I will secretly mobilize other forces and use them to test the strength of the great mage."

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At the same time, deep underground, in the headquarters of the Dark Council, a group of fallen creatures were surrounding a huge round table. On the table was a map with the latest locations of Lu Ming and Liu Ruyan marked on it.

The senior members of the parliament looked solemn. They had just received news about Lu Ming, and learned that he had appeared in Sunset City and was traveling with Liu Ruyan.

“We must pay close attention,” said a fallen creature who looked like a leader, “but we must not act rashly. Other races and forces must not know about the matters of the Godhead, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous.”

"We should bide our time," another council member added, "waiting until they leave the city limits before taking action, which can reduce unnecessary trouble."

The members of the parliament nodded one after another. They knew that Lu Ming had great potential, and if not handled properly, it might trigger an unpredictable chain reaction.

Therefore, they issued a series of orders for close surveillance and began to plan the next move, preparing to launch a thundering attack on Lu Ming and Liu Ruyan at the right time.

Two different power centers responded completely differently to the same incident, but their purposes were surprisingly consistent - to test Lu Ming's strength while avoiding causing greater turmoil.

However, they might not realize that Lu Ming had already seen through everything and was manipulating these forces in his own way.

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After finishing their meal, in Sunset City's busiest commercial district, Lu Ming and Liu Ruyan walked through a wide variety of shops and bought several sets of fitting clothes and daily necessities for Liu Ruyan.

After finishing their shopping, they came to a luxury hotel in the city center to rest.

However, perhaps due to the recent surge in the number of adventurers, the hotel's guest rooms are in short supply, with only one deluxe single suite available for reservation, and the price is as high as ten gold coins per night, which is already a luxury in the eyes of ordinary adventurers.

Lu Ming paid the fee without hesitation and led Liu Ruyan into the luxuriously decorated suite.

Along the way, Liu Ruyan's cheeks flushed and her heart beat faster. She realized that she would be in the same room with Lu Ming tonight, and her heart was filled with nervousness and anticipation.

The giant dragon Yan Jin seemed to have insight into the emotions between humans. With a slightly teasing smile, it said goodbye to Lu Ming and Liu Ruyan, saying that it was going to walk around the city, leaving the two some space to be alone.

When Yan Jin's figure disappeared outside the door, an awkward atmosphere suddenly filled the room.

Lu Ming was the first to break the silence. He explained, "It's actually good for two people to sleep in the same room. There are enemies outside. If we separate, if the enemy attacks at night, you and Liu Ruyan might be in danger."

Liu Ruyan lowered her head shyly. She understood that Lu Ming's move was intended to ease her anxiety, so she responded softly with a hint of shyness in her voice.

Then, she mustered up her courage, picked up her newly purchased pajamas, whispered to Lu Ming that she was going to take a shower first, and then walked into the bathroom.

Lu Ming sat on the sofa, and heard the sound of water dripping in the bathroom. His heart was agitated, but he quickly adjusted his mentality, suppressed the impulse in his heart, and did not use his spiritual sense to spy.

He knows that respect is mutual, especially at times like this.

After a while, the bathroom door slowly opened and Liu Ruyan, wearing a thin pajamas, walked out slowly.

The pajamas were made of a soft texture, revealing her graceful figure vaguely, as if she was surrounded by light clouds.

Her long hair was wet and fell on her shoulders like a waterfall, exuding a fresh fragrance. She was as beautiful as a lotus emerging from the water, beautiful and charming.

Her appearance was like a beautiful landscape, attracting Lu Ming's gaze and making him stop there. He could not help but be fascinated by her, and waves of emotions appeared in his heart.

Liu Ruyan's face flushed, like a ripe apple. She felt Lu Ming's burning gaze, and felt shy and happy. She bit her lower lip, trembling slightly, and her voice was filled with a hint of shyness and anger: "Lu Ming, what are you looking at?"

Lu Ming quickly came to his senses and realized his mistake. He smiled slightly, trying to hide his embarrassment. His tone was relaxed and natural, and his eyes were shining with sincerity: "I just think that the way you look in this pajamas is very... very suitable for you."

When Liu Ruyan heard this, her cheeks turned even redder, as brilliant as the sunset glow. She lowered her eyes, not daring to look Lu Ming in the eye, and said softly, "Thank you for your compliment..."

Lu Ming smiled and nodded. To break the subtle silence, he said softly, "I'm going to take a shower. You should also go to bed early. You must be tired after running around all day."

After saying that, he turned and walked into the bathroom, splashing himself with cold water, trying to calm the surging emotions in his heart.

Outside the bathroom, Liu Ruyan sat on the soft big bed with mixed feelings.

She looked at the closed door of the bathroom, her heart filled with anticipation and nervousness.

Lu Ming's care made her feel warm, but at the same time, it also stirred up an indescribable emotion in her heart.

She bit her lower lip gently, her heart beating faster, as if countless deer were running around in her heart.

When Lu Ming finished his shower, changed into clean clothes and walked out, he saw Liu Ruyan still sitting on the bed with a hint of expectation in her eyes.

Lu Ming took a deep breath and tried his best to control his emotions. He said, "I'll sleep on the sofa tonight. You can rest assured."

Liu Ruyan responded softly, with a hint of disappointment rising in her heart, but she also understood Lu Ming's decision. After all, the relationship between them was still unclear and it would take time to cultivate it slowly.

She nodded and said softly, "Okay, then you...you should also go to bed early."

However, in the middle of the night, the sky suddenly became gloomy, with lightning and thunder, and heavy rain poured down.

Liu Ruyan curled up in bed, trembling with fear from the thunder.

Lu Ming was lying on the sofa. Feeling the strange atmosphere, he sat up and asked with concern: "Liu Ruyan, are you okay? Did the thunder scare you?"

Liu Ruyan's voice trembled a little: "I... I have been afraid of thunder since I was a child. I get scared every time I hear thunder."

After hearing this, Lu Ming felt a surge of protective desire in his heart. He comforted her, "Don't be afraid, I'm here. Otherwise, I'll come over to accompany you. This way you'll feel better."

A hint of shyness flashed across Liu Ruyan's face, but more of a sense of relief. She nodded gently and said softly, "Okay... If you don't mind, you can come and keep me company."

Hearing this, Lu Ming felt warm in his heart. He agreed softly and then slowly walked to the bed.

He told himself that he agreed to Liu Ruyan's request out of his instinct to protect her, not out of any desire to take advantage of her.

Under Liu Ruyan's shy and expectant gaze, Lu Ming slowly walked to the bed, lay down on his side, and gently held her in his arms.

His movements were gentle, as if he was afraid of disturbing this rare tranquility. He tried his best to control his emotions and not let his inner feelings affect Liu Ruyan.

Feeling Lu Ming's warmth and security, Liu Ruyan's fear gradually dissipated.

Her heartbeat slowly calmed down, but the throbbing deep in her heart had not completely subsided.

Her body responded to Lu Ming's approach. Her cheeks turned slightly red and her breathing became a little rapid.

Lu Ming hugged Liu Ruyan and could feel the softness and warmth of her body, which caused ripples in his heart.

His fingers gently stroked Liu Ruyan's back, trying to calm her nervousness. At the same time, he was also trying to control his physiological reaction and not let this intimate contact turn into inappropriate behavior.

However, the body's natural reaction is difficult to completely control. Although Lu Ming has tried his best, he can still feel his heartbeat speeding up, and a part of his body has begun to react. It is tightly pressed against Liu Ruyan's buttocks, creating a subtle friction.

Liu Ruyan seemed to notice Lu Ming's change, and her body trembled slightly. But she did not push Lu Ming away, but silently accepted this fact.

She knew that subtle changes were taking place in their relationship, and this change might be exactly what she was expecting.

Lu Ming took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He told himself that he couldn't let his momentary impulse ruin the good things between him and Liu Ruyan. He had to learn to control himself and use reason to overcome emotion.