Cannon-Fodder Heiress Turns the Tables by Fortune-Telling

Yun Ran couldn't help but feel a wave of speechlessness at the moment; after all this time, it turned out this person was self-recommending.

Seeing Yun Ran not speaking, Xin Fu was not surprised.

If Yun Ran hastily agreed to anyone who offered to be her little brother, he would think less of Yun Ran's reliability.

"Miss Yun, rest assured, I will show you my worth."

Xin Fu said everything that could be said, leaving Yun Ran rather unable to speak words of refusal.

If the other party really was a useful person, she wouldn't mind playing the role of a 'Bó Lè' once.

"Then I'll be looking forward to it."

A smile instantly appeared on Xin Fu's face; he had seized the opportunity.

After waiting for Xin Fu to leave, Ginsengfruit asked in a low voice, "Host, aren't you afraid he has ulterior motives and is deliberately trying to get close to you?"

"I'm just a temporary worker; what's there to get close to? If he's useful, what's wrong with a little help? And if he really has ulterior motives, do you think Xie Xuzhi would let him off?"

Ginsengfruit thought about it and found it made sense, then continued to bury her head in peeling sunflower seeds.

The 10-minute break was soon over, and the people in the waiting area finally made a decision.

This time, a member of the Chen Family was sent out. Although he didn't have the status of Nolan Jing, this person still held considerable influence within the Chen Family.

Chen Jijiang looked at Yun Ran with a tinge of caution and bowed, "I would like to ask for guidance on Miss Yun's ability in drawing talismans."

After witnessing Yun Ran's previous skills, which suppressed those adept in divination and ghost-catching, the challengers naturally planned to tackle her from other aspects.

They didn't believe that the Yun Ran before them was truly all-rounded and excelled in everything. They were convinced they could find Yun Ran's weak spot and regain an advantage.

"Drawing talismans?"

A hint of pity flashed in Yun Ran's eyes. This truly wasn't about her bullying others; she was genuinely good at drawing talismans.

In the past, in order to be lazy, save money, and increase efficiency, she researched techniques like drawing talismans through the air and drawing with blood among others.

"Alright then, if it pleases you."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jijiang felt as though all his hair was standing on end.

If he hadn't seen Yun Ran's previous techniques, he would have surely thought that her words were just bragging.

And now, well, he felt like he was going to lose.

But since he had stepped forward, admitting defeat without competing would be embarrassing, and he doubted he could face anyone when he returned.

He stiffened his scalp and said, "Then please enlighten me!"

As soon as his words fell, staff moved new tables in place, upon which lay plenty of blank talisman paper and high-quality vermillion and other materials.

Yun Ran's gaze immediately landed on the vermillion. Such a small amount must be worth quite a bit of money.

Back when she started learning to draw talismans, she was pressed to do all sorts of chores for a whole half-year just because she wasted a 'tiny bit' of her Little Master Uncle's vermillion, enough for him to let it go.

Now, just for a minor contest, such good vermillion was being wasted. If Little Master Uncle were here, he would probably already be chasing her around with his long sword.

Qingfeng Temple might have had an extensive family business, but it couldn't withstand the high number of people, especially those talented disciples who needed more resources for cultivation.

Any minor waste might make one the 'public nuisance' of Qingfeng Temple, and coincidentally, she was one of those both loved and hated 'public nuisances.'

Old memories surged, giving Yun Ran an irresistible urge to collect this vermillion and treasure it.

Many people were staring at Yun Ran, whose eyes seemed fixated on the vermillion.

"What's wrong with Yun Ran? Could it be that she doesn't like this batch of vermillion? That shouldn't be the case, this is already of high quality."

"You don't know, behind Yun Ran is Director Xie from the Special Administration Bureau, the Xie Family has all sorts of treasures, it's not surprising if she's not interested."

"The top-grade vermillion is something everyone hoards and rarely reveals, it's just a challenge for drawing talismans, there's no need to act like this."

...

Fortunately, Yun Ran didn't know what these people were saying, otherwise, she would really be feeling envious of the rich!

"The talisman drawing challenge, begins!"

As this announcement was made, Chen Jijiang already picked up his brush and began to draw the talisman with concentration.

The Chen Family was famous for drawing talismans; wherever there were rumors of Evil Ghosts, their talisman paper would appear.

With a success rate as high as ninety percent, apart from a few Evil Ghosts they could not restrain, other troubles could be easily dealt with.

Of course, their peace charms were the best-sellers, generating astonishing revenues every year. If it wasn't for the restrictions set by the Special Administration Bureau and other aristocratic families.

By now, the Chen Family could have become the richest in the region by selling talismans alone.

As Chen Jijiang completed one talisman paper, Yun Ran hadn't even started to write; her gaze fell once again on the blank talisman paper.

It was actually okay not to look, but the more Yun Ran looked, the more she felt envious.

The Chen Family was indeed too wealthy.

This blank talisman paper, made from the best materials—just selling one sheet could easily bring in thousands of dollars.

Daoist Qingmu and others in the stands, seeing Yun Ran had still not started to write, were puzzled, although they were not worried that Yun Ran would lose.

"What is friend Yun Ran doing? Is it like playing chess, giving the opponent a few moves' head start?"

Taoist Xia had mixed with Yun Ran in Yinghua Country, so watching her gaze now, he understood completely.

He casually said: "She's harboring envy for the rich right now."

Master Jiechen looked at him with some confusion: "How do you know?"

"Because her gaze now is exactly the same as mine when I previously saw the Chen Family's extravagant waste. Ah, you don't understand the psychology of someone who is envious of the rich when they have nothing."

Everyone: ...

At that moment, Yun Ran picked up her brush, but she did not use vermillion or blank talisman paper; instead, she took the brush and began to draw talismans in the air.

At first, the audience thought Yun Ran was just warming up, casually gesturing.

Until they felt a special flow of air under Yun Ran's brush.

Then, beams of white light appeared before their eyes.

They then watched, wide-eyed, as a talisman made entirely of these threads of white light that shouldn't have, and couldn't possibly exist, just floated ethereally in mid-air.

Those skilled in drawing talismans recognized it—it was a Defense Talisman.

But Yun Ran's hand didn't stop; the audience could only watch as the talisman formed of white light not only showed no signs of dispersing.

It neatly surrounded Yun Ran, forming a barrier around her.

Had they not seen it with their own eyes, they would have thought it was special effects from a movie.