Cannon-Fodder Heiress Turns the Tables by Fortune-Telling

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The masked shadows have a low perception of pain, and now, even with internal injuries spitting blood, it doesn't affect them much.

If they were facing others now, they would surely fight to the death and never leave the opponent a chance to survive!

But the pressure and killing intent from Yun Ran makes them unable to accurately gauge the danger level.

After a few seconds of confrontation, the masked shadows took a few steps back and sidestepped to open a path.

Yun Ran: …

She almost thought these people's brains had been forged into a single track, but it turns out they do understand weighing pros and cons. That's a bit different from what she'd learned about Death Soldiers before.

"Take good care of your master, and contact me immediately if there's any problem!"

With that, Yun Ran lifted her foot and walked out.

Old Zhou stood at the door; he actually knew everything that was happening inside.

Yet, even if Yun Ran held the upper hand, he did not step over the threshold.

This made Yun Ran quite puzzled. Could these so-called unwritten rules really be that important?

If she were truly a villain, the authority of the Wang Family could have been easily ended just now.

Although Yun Ran did not voice her question, Old Zhou clearly saw Yun Ran's confusion.

He directly explained, "Therefore, anyone invited here is a person whose character and ability are very precious.

If the master suffers significant harm due to human factors, the Wang Family will definitely use the full force of the clan, relentlessly!"

Yun Ran: …

Goodness, both flattery and threats; no wonder they are so reassured.

Turns out all who are invited have been background-checked by the Wang Family.

If someone really harbors ill intentions, then their family, friends, or relatives will all suffer.

Yun Ran chuckled lightly, "I see, it seems the Wang Family indeed has sufficient heritage. I am rather curious, what has your master been up to before?"

Old Zhou gestured to Yun Ran, "Then please follow me to the adjacent reception room for a detailed discussion."

Wang Mian's courtyard, just by sight, is surely a picturesque and healthy place.

Unfortunately, this seemingly vibrant place is fraught with hidden dangers; a slight misstep and one could be trapped here, not knowing how they died.

But Yun Ran is precisely someone who is inherently rebellious; the more dangerous, the more excited she becomes.

"Alright, please lead the way, Old Zhou."

As they pass a flower bed, a seemingly harmless vine lies there, completely alone.

At the edge of the flower bed, nothing can be seen with the naked eye, but Yun Ran still sensed that the interior of the flower bed is blocked by an invisible air wall.

When Yun Ran looked over, the vine suddenly seemed frightened, with its small, weak leaves beginning to tremble lightly.

Unaware people might just think it was swayed by the wind, with absolutely no suspicion.

Old Zhou saw Yun Ran's gaze fall on the flower bed, and he stopped as well, without any panic from Yun Ran discovering any secrets.

Instead, he asked, "Lady Yun seems very interested in the plants inside this flower bed?"

Yun Ran's gaze did not leave the vine, and she suddenly laughed, "Your Wang Family is quite interesting, daring to nurture anything!"

Old Zhou immediately understood, Yun Ran had seen through the true nature of the Tree Vine Demon.

No wonder the Ninth Young Master said that if Yun Ran comes, the probability of rescuing the master is the highest.

For this, he even wagered all his authority for the rest of his life; if Yun Ran couldn't do it, the Ninth Young Master would be exiled abroad.

"The Wang Family Mansion has been inherited for hundreds of years, and this is originally a great Feng Shui treasure land, nurturing some spiritual creatures is normal."

Yun Ran knew Old Zhou was not lying; such a piece of Feng Shui treasure land, under the Wang Family's protection, hasn't experienced turmoil for centuries.

Plus, beneath the Wang Family Mansion is the heart of the mountains; plants and trees becoming spirits is not surprising.

Perhaps because the Wang Family never interfered with the growth of these spirits, they have been nurtured into extraordinarily innocent and harmless creatures.

"No wonder the Third Young Master could hold out until now, they have certainly contributed a lot."

Old Zhou was slightly surprised upon hearing this; he truly did not know that the spirits they raised could actually repay the master?

Initially, when some plants and trees here were found to have become spirits, many in the Wang Family wanted to find someone to eliminate them.

It was the Family Head at that time who rejected the majority's opinion, saying these spirits are the companion life of Wang Family Mansion, and perhaps someday, they could repay the Wang Family.

Later, they even directly designated a valley, with little human presence, for them to grow freely.

Unexpectedly, the Family Head's words back then came true.

The Tree Vine Demon did not sense any malice from Yun Ran, and its leaves also stopped trembling, continuing to feign innocence.

Yun Ran withdrew her gaze, looked at Old Zhou, "Let's go."

When they turned away, the previously motionless vine gradually moved its body, coiling onto the shove prepared for it, starting to absorb sunlight diligently.

Upon reaching the reception hall, Old Zhou invited Yun Ran to sit in the place of honor, showing her due respect.

Just sitting down, someone served tea with a fragrant aroma that made one want to taste it.

Yun Ran did not stand on ceremony and picked up the teacup, sipping it.

Secretly sighing: Being powerful is truly good.

The exquisite teas at her home are already deemed special supply, unheard of to ordinary people.

But now, the tea she's drinking is even better than those at her home.

No need to guess; this must be a tea not circulated in the market, only consumed internally within aristocratic families.

After Yun Ran put down her teacup, Old Zhou keenly asked, "Lady Yun, could you tell me about my master's condition..."

"It can be saved, just a bit troublesome."

Yun Ran was merely stating the facts, but in Old Zhou's ears, it became a hint for wanting an exorbitant reward.

Old Zhou immediately responded, "Lady Yun, rest assured, as long as you can save my master, the Wang Family will surely provide a satisfactory reward."

Yun Ran: …

Ah, I learned something! The way the younger generation and the older generation handle things is indeed different.

Back when working with the martial uncle, the uncle always told her to shut up and act like a master.

Isn't that the idea "silence is golden," making the ones talking to them imagine, and propose a reward far exceeding expectations.