Chapter 359: The Master of Balance
Those who had witnessed everything from the start were now completely silent, not because they didn't want to speak, but because they didn't know what to say.
The strength displayed by Yun Ran far exceeded what they currently comprehended.
Many of the Xuan Sect's talents were already lamenting the passage of time, thinking to themselves why there had to be more than one Yu in this world!!!
"Listening to that sound, it seems to have come from the challenge match area. Didn't you guys just come from there? Do you know what happened?"
Hearing that some were still persistently inquiring, the ones who emerged all tacitly kept their mouths shut.
It didn't seem fair that only they were shocked, slapped across the face, and beaten to a pulp...
They figured the others should also taste the helplessness dealt by Yun Ran.
"Hey, what's with you people, why are you all acting mute all of a sudden? If I hadn't been too busy earlier, I wouldn't even have to ask you all now!"
"Nothing much, just wait for the finals, and you'll see it for yourselves."
"Why so mysterious? I always feel like you're not holding back any good farts!"
...
Due to many people having tasted bitterness themselves and also wanting to see others suffer the same, the news of Yun Ran beating everyone up barely spread at all.
Meanwhile, the people still inside the challenge area cast resentful glances at Yun Ran not too far away.
They could clearly recall that sound that almost ripped their souls from their bodies!
Though the explosive noise was gone, their ears seemed to be malfunctioning, as if the sound was still resonating by their ears.
Some of the more timid ones were so frightened by that sound, they fell flat on their backsides; now standing up with faces pained in grimaces.
"I have to tell the younger generations in my family to steer clear of this Yun Ran in the future, this is just too brutal!"
"No kidding, and not just the youngsters, I feel even I would be slapped straight to meet great grandma!"
"I think you guys are really just bolstering others and deflating your own prestige. She's just a woman with a bit of Talent, what big fortune could she have!"
Those who were originally reflecting stopped short upon hearing this sour remark, unanimously deciding to stay away from that idiot with cloudy judgment in the future, lest they get struck by lightning as collateral!
Talented people are a dime a dozen, but there's a heaven and earth difference between Talents and Talents.
Yun Ran's Talent was one that could crush everyone, transcending the difference between men and women.
At this moment, they were greatly grateful for Yun Ran joining the Special Administration Bureau.
With the restrictions of the Bureau's regulations, even if Yun Ran could move heaven and earth, she'd have to obediently follow the rules and couldn't just smack them around at will.
Yun Ran's challenge match was over, and Ginsengfruit had already begun packing up, ready to leave.
Gu Yuan hurriedly followed along; his main purpose today was Yun Ran. As for the remaining challenge matches that weren't finished yet, they had nothing to do with him.
"Ranran, you were truly amazing, I've really seen something new today!"
It wasn't that Gu Yuan was easily surprised. They say a lot comes into focus by comparison, and that statement was absolutely true.
Previously, for the missions Yun Ran accepted, her companions were all long-established big shots.
The missions were either fights against Heavenly Thunder or encounters with powerful Living Spirit Demons, evil ghosts, or Evil Cultivators.
Though they all completed their respective missions in the end, with everyone bruised and battered, it was hard to distinguish Yun Ran's abilities from the rest.
At most, people would feel like Yun Ran was formidable, but they didn't know to what extent she was formidable.
For example, when a group of King Level people completes a task without quantifying each individual's contribution, it's easy to assume all King Level individuals are on the same Level.
Now, by pulling Yun Ran out for some solo practice, she'd immediately stood out from the group.
Seeing the look of happiness on Gu Yuan's face, as if he was happier than if he'd won himself, Yun Ran instantly felt warmhearted.
Without further ado, she stuffed the tablet in her hands to Gu Yuan: "Pick anything you want from this!"
Gu Yuan looked at the list of rewards clearly displayed on the tablet, and his eyes lit up.
He slapped Yun Ran's shoulder with his large hand: "I knew it, you care about me the most. All these great items, you're willing to give to me, boo hoo hoo... I'm so touched!"
Yun Ran: ...
Touched, and you smack me with a palm?
Ginsengfruit silently played dumb; he definitely wouldn't tell Gu Yuan that Dragon Spirit got to pick first.
Seeing the Host looking somewhat speechless yet unable to refute, Ginsengfruit couldn't help but sigh: It's really tough to be a water boy these days.
Gu Yuan took the tablet with a smile blooming across his face: "Since you're so kind, I won't hold back. After I win, I'll pick out the good stuff for you!"
With the current trend, Yun Ran's Leader status was practically settled, and he had bet quite a bit on it.
Initially, he planned to give half of what he won to Yun Ran after obtaining it. Now, he decided to keep just a bit for himself, enough to cover his base, and give everything else to Yun Ran.
The group reached the exit. Dragon Spirit stood with crossed arms, at ease, sizing up Gu Yuan with his eyes.
Seeing Gu Yuan still selecting his desired items, Dragon Spirit hummed with a sense of superiority: No matter how he chooses, he's just picking what I've left behind.
Yet Dragon Spirit said nothing at all, carrying his secret delight and superiority, he turned and walked away.
Gu Yuan looked at Yun Ran, puzzled: "Is he sick or what?"
Yun Ran nodded with a wooden face: "He is sick!"
Ginsengfruit looked at Dragon Spirit, then at Gu Yuan, thinking that both of them were sick.
Only their Host was powerful enough to manage these two sickos neatly.
It's just that their Host had principles; otherwise, these two would be sold by the Host and still happily count the money for the Host.
"I'll take these."
Gu Yuan handed the tablet back to Yun Ran, then added with a hint of apology: "I should've gone back with you to celebrate.
But I have to rush back and report to the boss. After I get off work, I'll come find you, and I'll bring you something delicious!"
Once they returned to their own place, Daoist Qingmu and the others had arrived as well, all smiles on their faces.
"Congratulations, Yun Ran, from today onwards, you've established yourself in the Xuan Sect circle."
In the Xuan Sect circle, although status and lineage are valued, overall, strength is what's admired. As long as one is strong enough, lineage and status can be completely disregarded.
Those people might have shown Yun Ran a modicum of respect for the sake of Special Administration Bureau or Xie Xuzhi before.
But now, Yun Ran earned the respect of everyone on her own merits, and even Xie Xuzhi's opponents would have to treat Yun Ran with courtesy in the future.