Infinite Puzzle City

Chapter 161 Lu Cheng’s Dream
"Why didn't you call me when you came? If I hadn't seen you on the stage just now, how long would you have waited?"

After Lu Cheng sang two verses, he came down from the stage, lifted his robe with both hands, and walked up to Xiao Ran with a smile on his face.

"You're not allowed to talk!"

Xiao Ran didn't expect Lu Cheng to suddenly run down. She was caught off guard for a moment and quickly reminded him.

After the actor dressed as Guan Gong gets off the stage, he has to take off his makeup first, and only then can he speak.

Although Xiao Ran was not from the Xi Men sect, he was also clear about the rules.

"Don't worry, I don't have any face paint on my face, Lord Guan won't blame me."

Lu Cheng had a bright smile on his face, and anyone could see that he was having a good time during this period.

"I came here to buy some things, and I came to see how you were doing. Seeing that you are doing so well now, I feel relieved."

Xiao Ran was happy for Lu Cheng's change from the bottom of her heart.

"By the way, I have something to tell you."

Lu Cheng suddenly remembered something, and with a mysterious look on his face, he pulled Xiao Ran to the back. When they reached a corner and made sure that there was no one around, Lu Cheng said, "I have been dreaming a lot recently."

"dream?"

Xiao Ran couldn't help but feel a little strange when he heard this: "If you want to interpret dreams, you should ask Master Lai, he is a master in this field."

Lu Cheng scratched his head: "I talked to him, and every time I finished talking, he would lock himself up with a depressed look on his face. Later, I was afraid that he would have problems, so I didn't dare to talk to him so much."

"What do you mean? What on earth did you dream about?"

Xiao Ran was really surprised that a master like the bald old man could become autistic because of Lu Cheng's dream. He couldn't help but wonder what Lu Cheng's dream was.

"Um……"

Lu Cheng folded his hands and closed his eyes, as if he was organizing his words or recalling something.

"Many cities, some big and some small, floating in the white fog, appeared out of thin air one after another in this world. I saw people in those cities and could hear their shouts, but when I wanted to touch those cities, the dream would wake up."

"Xiao Ran, Master Lai said you are a capable person, what do you mean by having such a dream?"

Lu Cheng half-closed his eyes and pondered, but did not notice that Xiao Ran's expression was very strange.

"Isn't Lu Cheng's dream the mystery city?"

He was sure that Lu Cheng was definitely not a beginner, but Lu Cheng could actually discover the existence of the mysterious city through dreams.

"Is it because of Master Guan on his back?"

The more Xiao Ran thought about it, the more possible it seemed. Not everyone can handle the role of Guan Gong with open eyes.

"Brother Lu, is there anything else besides these?"

"Hmm... every time I dream it's the same, but I always have a feeling that I can't get up. Those cities floating in the sky seem to be sinking every once in a while. Yes, they are getting lower. The height is decreasing every day. Although the amplitude of each decrease is very small and almost imperceptible, I can feel it."

Xiao Ran couldn't help but frown when he heard this, and he couldn't help feeling horrified in his heart.

"If what Lu Cheng said is true, then this mysterious city will fall to the ground sooner or later."

"If that day really comes..."

Xiao Ran shook his head violently, not daring to think about it any further.

"Brother Lu, other than that, isn't there any change at all?"

"Have!"

Lu Cheng looked at Xiao Ran: "I noticed that some cities slowly disappeared when they descended, just like the last time I saw a school, I couldn't see it the next day."

Lu Cheng spoke very calmly, as if this kind of thing was nothing unusual.

He didn't notice at all that Xiao Ran, who was standing next to him, had turned pale.

If what he said before was just a guess, then what Lu Cheng said at this moment confirmed his guess.

"School, is it the Seventh Middle School?"

"Brother Lu, don't you have my phone number? Pay attention next time. If there are any changes in your dream, send me a message, especially those that are more obvious. You must tell me as soon as possible."

"it is good."

Lu Cheng nodded.

Xiao Ran thought for a moment and added, "By the way, don't tell anyone about the dream. Except for me and Master Lai, you can't tell anyone else. This thing is very important."

Perhaps frightened by Xiao Ran's sudden serious expression, Lu Cheng also became nervous: "Don't worry, I won't tell anyone except you."

After explaining everything to Lu Cheng, the two chatted for a while. Lu Cheng looked at the time and went back to continue performing for everyone.

After Xiao Ran hesitated for a while, he finally decided not to disturb the bald-headed master. After all, he had just angered him, so he decided to come again next time.

Leaving Guanlin Temple, next door is Guanlin Wholesale Market, which is considered to be the largest retail and wholesale mall in Los Angeles.

Although it has begun to show signs of decline due to the impact of e-commerce in recent years, it is still the largest wholesale market in the local area.

Xiao Ran strolled around here and purchased some furniture, tables and chairs, especially mattresses and pillows. Xiao Ran bought a few more on purpose, planning to call Huang Le and ask him to rent them together with Wu Man after he had settled all his businesses on Guling Street.

Aren’t there exactly three rooms available?

After agreeing on a delivery time with the furniture store, Xiao Ran immediately ran to the nearby supermarket and bought a bunch of snacks and supplies, including diesel, rice and noodles. When he got home, it was already dark.

As soon as he reached the door, he saw Wu Man sitting on the steps waiting for him.

"Why are you waiting here?"

Looking at Wu Man, Xiao Ran was a little surprised.

"Otherwise, since you sent the express to my house, I can only send it to you."

Wu Man handed a courier note to Xiao Ran.

Seeing the words "delivered" written on the courier slip, Xiao Ran couldn't help but look strange: "Why did the company deliver it?"

"How fresh." Wu Man rolled his eyes at Xiao Ran.

"The company is a courier, isn't it normal for them to deliver couriers? Besides, since ancient times, the imperial court has set up the post station system, isn't it for the purpose of supervising the world? It was so in ancient times, and it is still so now. What's more, the things you bought are so sensitive. Apart from the company, what if the courier delivers them to you and loses them?"

"That makes sense, what about that thing?"

"for you!"

Wu Man handed Xiao Ran a box, which contained the E-level spell pattern that Xiao Ran needed.

"Congratulations, you are about to advance to D-level."

Xiao Ran was not surprised at all that Wu Man could guess that he was going to advance to Level D. After all, the advancement methods were all written in the [Basic Manual for Beginners].

I was covered in the stench of a corpse, so how could Wu Man's dog nose not smell it? With just a little thought, he could guess the route of my advancement.

"The profession of corpse collector is quite rare. As long as you get enough corpses, ordinary people will think twice before trying to kill you. But be careful, astrologers, psychics, and fools are all bad luck to you."

Astrologers have the ability to predict the stars, calculate the weather, and occupy geographical advantages. They are extremely good at calculating. Except for robbers, most professions will be restrained by them.

As for psychics, they are the nemesis of the profession. Pumpkin is such a profession. They are good at planting strange seeds in corpses, and their control over corpses is even better than that of corpse collectors.

As for the fool... this refers specifically to Hanako's career path.

Because it is difficult for normal people to develop in this profession. The best they can do is reach Hanako. If they want to continue to advance, they must be people with congenital intellectual disabilities.

Therefore, people habitually call Hanako's advanced path a fool.

It is a big mistake to say that there is nothing to be afraid of with a fool.

There is a saying that goes like this.

There are thousands of professional skills, but a fool can defeat half of them.

This half does not mean half of the professions, but half of all professions.

No matter what your profession is, if you meet a fool, you are doomed to lose half the battle.

Even for very powerful professions like craftsman, pawnbroker, dream walker, etc., if they meet a fool, they basically have no room to fight back, and there is no solution.

Of course, generally speaking, as long as your luck is not too bad, you will basically not encounter fools. After all, this profession is too rare.

Even if you encounter one, it doesn’t matter. Fools will not attack actively. As long as you don’t bully fools, fools will not attack you.

"I see, I've learned a lesson."

Xiao Ran nodded, but Wu Man did not give any of the medical equipment he had ordered.

"There are too many things. You may not have enough space. It would be bad if they were bumped into each other. I'll keep them for you first."

Wu Man grinned with an expression that showed he was helping others without asking for thanks.

Xiao Ran curled her lips and didn't point out Wu Man's thoughts. If he was willing to keep it for her, then let him keep it.

The two didn't talk much. Wu Man gave the spell to Xiao Ran and left. Xiao Ran returned to the house, calmed down, recalled everything that had happened in the past few days, and then picked up his little notebook.

Gradually tick off the goals you wrote down earlier.

With Du Ling's medical knowledge and suturing skills, Xiao Ran felt as if a door had been opened for him, and it was only a matter of time before he could break through the master-level suturing skills.

By then, upgrading the [Evil-Suppressing Order] or advancing to the D-level profession [Corpse Collector] will be a natural thing.

All the things that grandpa left in the old house have been brought back. After a little repair and polishing, they can basically be used.

So……

Xiao Ran's expression gradually became serious. Compared to these, Lu Cheng's words today really shocked her.

Write down Lu Cheng's words on a separate page in a notebook so that you can summarize the information later.

As soon as he finished writing about Lu Cheng, Xiao Ran took another look at it, thought for a moment, and couldn't help but write the three words "Li Jingqi" on it.

"It seems that the secrets in this world are no less than those in the mystery city."

After closing the diary, Xiao Ran rolled his eyes around and looked in the direction of the backyard. It is said that curiosity kills the cat. Xiao Ran was not curious about other things, but he was naturally interested in this kind of old news in the underworld.

Otherwise, how could he learn those underworld jargons so quickly.

Finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "What's there to be afraid of? At worst, I'm his grandson. He can really beat me up for just three words!"

Thinking of this, Xiao Ran stood up and walked towards the backyard...

(End of this chapter)