Cannon-Fodder Heiress Turns the Tables by Fortune-Telling

Ginsengfruit couldn't help but twitch his lips when he heard Yun Ran talking for a long time only to conclude that she wanted a raise.

Testing the waters, he asked, "Host, don't you feel honored to be relied upon so heavily? Doesn't that make you proud? Isn't it gratifying?"

Yun Ran rolled her eyes at Ginsengfruit, "Idiot! When have you ever seen a worker who loves their job, who's passionate about their work, if not for that measly pay?

Honor? Pride? Cut it out, in my last life, I was the successor to Qingfeng Temple, commands followed upon my beck and call, I've long since tired of flowers and applause.

Now, I'm asking for a promotion and a raise based on my capabilities and after efficiently completing the tasks at hand, isn't that only right?

There are plenty of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures out there waiting for me to buy them. If we're not talking about a raise, then are we talking favors?"

In her eyes, Xie Xuzhi wasn't even worth as much as a single Spirit Grass.

If not for those Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, she wouldn't bother with Xie Xuzhi, that conniving short-lived wraith.

Ginsengfruit seemed to have realized that their Host's thought process was not something ordinary people could understand.

Seeing that it was getting late, Yun Ran put down her phone. After all, she was on someone else's turf, one ought to get up early.

Around here, with people from the Special Administration Bureau Headquarters around, and her Little Paperman on guard, it was very safe, so Yun Ran could sleep soundly and confidently.

The next morning, as the sky was just starting to brighten, Yun Ran was woken up by the noises outside.

Wan Ji had been waiting outside the tent since the early hours, holding a freshly fetched breakfast.

When Ginsengfruit lifted the tent flap, he saw a trace of dark circles under Wan Ji's eyes.

He immediately guessed that the man must have been scared by Mo Zhi and had not slept well all night.

Since Wan Ji was now half one of their own, Ginsengfruit reached into his bag and took out an amulet the size of a thumb.

He handed it to Wan Ji, saying, "For a calm and focused spirit."

Wan Ji was stunned. Before this morning, Lady Yun's little disciple had been indifferent to him. Why was he suddenly giving him something now?

Despite his confusion, it didn't stop him from quickly accepting what Ginsengfruit handed over.

Having witnessed Yun Ran's abilities, Wan Ji didn't need to verify to know that whatever this little disciple handed out was definitely something valuable.

"Thank you."

Ginsengfruit nodded and then returned to the tent.

Wan Ji looked at the item in his hand, resembling a peace charm, and couldn't help but feel an unexpected sense of calm just by holding it.

God knows, he hadn't slept well last night. Despite not being a timid person, he spent the night tossing and turning.

Just after breakfast, Yun Ran quickly changed into her favorite work outfit and stepped out of the tent.

The breath of the morning and the very first hint of purplish dawn made one feel particularly comfortable.

This place, chosen by the past elites as their burial ground, truly deserved its reputation as a feng shui treasure.

Yun Ran planned to check out the area where Doctor Yu and his team were working. Other people certainly wouldn't be allowed to wander around the campsite.

But why should Yun Ran? She had earned the complete trust of the project's leading authority, who granted her the special privilege to move around freely.

Yun Ran walked ahead, with Ginsengfruit and Wan Ji following behind, one in front and one behind, like two little lackeys.

Especially with Yun Ran's hands clasped behind her back, she looked very much like a leader on an inspection tour.

Those bodyguards who didn't recognize Yun Ran, seeing the pass hanging around her neck, all stepped aside, not daring to approach and inquire.

Although no one was leading the way, who could blame Little Paperman for already having mastered the terrain nearby? What it knew was equivalent to Yun Ran knowing.

The party of three made their way smoothly to a large pit where Doctor Yu and his workers were.

Doctor Yu was squatting on the ground, filthy all over, holding a porcelain basin larger than his head in one hand and a steamed bun bigger than the palm of his hand in the other.

One bite of bun, one sip of porridge, and in no time, he gobbled up the bun he held.

With this look, anyone who saw him would have to comment, "This worker sure has a hearty appetite."

Doctor Yu hadn't noticed Yun Ran, but his students did.

Looking awkwardly at Yun Ran, they managed a smile after the disastrous personal image that Doctor Yu 'criticized' them for yesterday.

Now, appearing before Yun Ran in such a state, they were somewhat embarrassed.

But all they could do was flash a grin, revealing big white teeth, as a form of greeting, and then they nudged Doctor Yu, who was eating his fifth bun.

In a whisper, they said, "Teacher, Yun Ran is here."

That sentence almost completely incapacitated Doctor Yu.

Hearing that Yun Ran had arrived, Doctor Yu quickly looked up, and unexpectedly, he choked on the bun.

Doctor Yu's face turned bright red, and his students quickly patted his back in a panic.

But the scene became even more awkward.

Little Paperman immediately stepped forward with thoughtful consideration, patted Doctor Yu 'gently' with its little hand, and Doctor Yu instantly spat out the bun.

"Cough cough cough..."

At this moment, Doctor Yu deeply questioned his life. Was he born with a saintly body meant to be sabotaged by his students, with each one potentially after his life!

He glared fiercely at the foolish student standing cluelessly by his side, then closed his eyes and consoled himself. Don't get angry, don't get angry, getting sick from anger won't bring anyone to take your place!

The student wasn't entirely foolish and just scratched his head: "Teacher, I've finished eating, I'll go work now."

Having said that, the student promptly disappeared in a puff of smoke.

When Doctor Yu started to choke, Wan Ji wanted to rush over to administer emergency aid, but seeing Little Paperman take action, he quickly stepped back several paces.

Then he lowered his presence, as if he didn't exist at all.

Doctor Yu recovered and felt a bit embarrassed about his clothing, which made him look like someone scavenging through a rubbish dump.

"Why are you here?"

He originally wanted to warn her that the place was full of pitfalls, too dangerous for a young lady to come over.

But then he abruptly remembered that no place was so dangerous that the master of Little Paperman couldn't handle, so he changed his words before they left his mouth.

"I came to check; Little Paperman has absorbed a good amount of Evil Qi, proving that the mastermind behind this is no simple character. Maybe there are some clues to be found, consider it as helping you remove trouble ahead of time."

Previously Murong Fei had come with someone, intending to have the Special Administration Bureau check the situation here, but Doctor Yu had rejected them.

This place wasn't for just anyone to come and see.

Now that Yun Ran offered to help with a check, joy immediately surfaced on Doctor Yu's face: "If you can help, that would be wonderful."

Because of Principal Du's firm support, as well as the lifesaving grace of Little Paperman, Doctor Yu now viewed Yun Ran through a very thick filter.

This double standard, if known by Murong Fei, would probably infuriate him to death.