16: Do you want to serve your country?

Chapter 16 Do You Want to Serve the Nation?

"Serve the nation?"

Lu Ran originally intended to sit down to talk, but Qin Wuyao, not minding, sat on his hard bed.

The bed itself was small, and if Lu Ran sat down, he would be pressed right against Qin Wuyao, which was a bit awkward late at night.

He simply leaned against the window.

"That's right, join the Tiandao Alliance and serve the nation!" Qin Wuyao added.

Lu Ran pouted and said, "Joining the Tiandao Alliance is the dream of all Professional, right? Whether it's clearing dungeons or a National War, it's all serving the nation. Of course, I'm willing, but I'm currently just an ordinary Undead Mage, not yet qualified."

Qin Wuyao rolled her eyes upon hearing this.

She said, "If you're not qualified, then those so-called hidden Professional in the Tiandao Alliance are even less qualified!"

Lu Ran didn't deny it; Qin Wuyao had witnessed his abilities.

He was just being modest.

After all, Lu Ran wasn't a fool; his skill combinations and modifiers had an impact strong enough to crush any Professional Globally!

But he didn't understand Qin Wuyao's purpose in coming here.

So he asked, "So, you came to find me just to say this? Whether I can join isn't something you or I can decide, right?"

Qin Wuyao chuckled and said, "Come to my house. My father, Qin Lie, is a Great Deacon of a Tiandao Alliance branch. And now, Uncle Xu Jie from the Central Tiandao Alliance is also at my house. You just need to show them your abilities, and I believe you will receive the treatment you deserve. This will be much faster than leveling up on your own, and at the same time, you'll gain resources countless people dream of!"

Lu Ran stared at Qin Wuyao for a long time.

To be honest, it was very tempting.

Lu Ran had once dreamed of joining the Tiandao Alliance, and now he knew that with his current abilities, he could easily join the Tiandao Alliance!

But that was under the premise that Lu Ran's Professional and abilities were normal.

Now, Lu Ran relied entirely on the modifier system, and his abilities were too abnormal.

Lu Ran understood the principle that a tall tree catches the wind.

Therefore, he was unwilling to rashly display his abilities.

Or rather, he dared not rashly display them until Lu Ran had grown stronger.

Qin Wuyao seemed to see through Lu Ran's thoughts.

She said, "First of all, with your abilities, the Tiandao Alliance will definitely re-arrange your living place, so you won't have to live here anymore."

Lu Ran frowned.

He said, "I don't think this place is bad. I've grown up here since I was little."

Lu Ran now had money, and he would certainly move, as he wouldn't endure hardship unnecessarily, but he wasn't resistant to this place.

Qin Wuyao quickly waved her hand and said, "That's not what I meant. The Liang Family wants to kill you. They failed this time, and they know it. Do you think they won't arrange a second attempt? Your abilities... although you're not afraid, being targeted for assassination is never a good thing."

As soon as she said this, Lu Ran was instantly stunned.

Indeed, he hadn't thought about this issue carefully.

Although the Liang Family's reason for killing him was a bit odd, he generally understood it. He didn't have the so-called mysterious equipment at all!

The Liang Family seemed to think that Lu Ran's rapid leveling was due to some mysterious, ungraded equipment, so they wanted to kill him to get it.

If they failed this time, there would very likely be a next time!

Lu Ran wasn't truly invincible. When he was attacked, he needed a summoned creature to trigger the damage transfer of 'Flower Grafting'.

But without a summoned creature, any high-level assassin could silently instantly kill him!

Seeing Lu Ran fall silent.

Qin Wuyao struck while the iron was hot, saying, "Furthermore, speaking broadly, the National War is in a month, you know that, right?"

Lu Ran nodded.

He did know the date of the National War.

Qin Wuyao immediately said, "Currently, our Huaxia is in a difficult situation under the Global circumstances. I also heard Uncle Xu Jie talk about it today."

After speaking, Lu Ran recounted the conversation between Xu Jie and Qin Lie from that day.

After listening, Lu Ran's brows were tightly furrowed.

This kind of international situation, aside from large guilds like the Tiandao Alliance and the Professional Alliance, ordinary Professional couldn't access.

But from the rankings, it was clear that Huaxia's performance had been poor in recent years.

This wasn't just a matter of honor; the National War ranking concerned the national material rewards given by the Datafication World.

This was the most direct impact on national power!

The higher the ranking, the more resources, the stronger the national power, and the better the performance in the next National War. This was a virtuous cycle.

But for a superpower like Huaxia, a drop in ranking was a vicious cycle!

"Eagle Country cleared the highest-level team dungeon, Black Dragon Mountain Range, yesterday."

"Although it was only on normal difficulty, the bonus from black dragon equipment will definitely make Eagle Country perform even better during the National War!"

"Besides that, the tiny island nation of Little Japan, due to its unique Professional, the Onmyoji, also has very strong Shikigami under their control."

"Last year's National War, our ranking was already below Little Japan."

"If our performance is still poor this year, Huaxia's future situation will be even more dire."

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Hearing this, Lu Ran instantly felt a surge of adrenaline!

He didn't care about other countries, but Little Japan actually dared to step on Huaxia's head and defecate. Lu Ran couldn't hold back anymore.

"So you mean, you want me to participate in this National War?" Lu Ran asked.

"That's right, once you grow, your personal impact on the National War will definitely be terrifying, and not just that, you are fully capable of leading Tiandao Alliance members to clear the Black Dragon Mountain Range, surpassing Eagle Country!" Qin Wuyao analyzed.

She was just a young girl, yet she worried about so many things.

She had already so closely linked Lu Ran's abilities with serving the nation.

No wonder she came to find Lu Ran late at night.

"Okay, I'll talk to your father and Uncle Xu. If they are willing to use me, I naturally won't resist serving the nation." Lu Ran said thoughtfully.

"That's great! Come on, pack up, let's go to my house!" Qin Wuyao's pretty face flushed with excitement.

This...

Lu Ran was a bit startled: "Huh? Go now?"

Qin Wuyao took it for granted: "That's right, what time is it? You're not going to sleep, are you? Practicing health preservation at such a young age? Come on, come on, let's go to my house, let the kitchen make you something delicious!"

Lu Ran couldn't refuse. Anyway, with a bare house, there was nothing to pack, so he followed Qin Wuyao out of his home.

The Qin Family's residence was in the wealthy district, not far from Central Square.

It was very large, a grand compound with seven courtyards and seven exits, and even security guards patrolling, all Berserker!

Qin Wuyao led Lu Ran directly to the main hall living room.

Qin Lie and Xu Jie were enjoying wine, and whenever they discussed the recent situation, they would sigh.

As members of the Tiandao Alliance, everyone wanted to serve the nation.

But the impact of individual combat power on the international situation was minimal, and solving it would not happen overnight.

The Black Dragon Mountain Range wasn't something you could clear just by wanting to.

"Damn, my head hurts! Forget it, let's not think about it, drink, drink!" Qin Lie cursed and raised his glass.

Then he suddenly saw Qin Lie and Lu Ran walk in.

"Yaoyao, why aren't you resting so late? And who is this classmate?" Qin Lie asked curiously.

This was the first time Qin Wuyao had brought a classmate home.

And it was a male classmate!

And it was at night!

"Dad, he's Lu Ran." Qin Wuyao introduced him casually.