Cannon-Fodder Heiress Turns the Tables by Fortune-Telling

The unsaid words of Yun Ran, naturally, Minister Duan and Elder Gong could imagine.

If they couldn't even think of these things, they would've been ousted during previous power struggles.

Minister Duan couldn't help but take a deep breath: "Hiss~ If it truly is as we suspect, does it mean now we're actually facing an unknown opponent?"

Elder Gong's expression was also unpleasant; knowing his childhood idol met such a miserable end was already infuriating enough.

Now he suspects there's an invisible hand treating geniuses like Xu Wen and Zhu Qing as disposable weapons, not only killing them but also devastating their spirits.

"Bang!"

Elder Gong slammed the table fiercely: "Investigate, we must investigate thoroughly. These tactics are downright insane, almost ruining the most outstanding younger generation in the Xuan Sect back then!"

Ginsengfruit, who didn't grasp the situation, suddenly blurted out: "Those who could plot such schemes, their graves must have long grown over with grass by now; even if investigated, it won't help~"

Yun Ran turned and glared at Ginsengfruit, even though he told the truth, sometimes the truth can really sting.

Seeing Elder Gong's visibly worsening expression, Yun Ran knew he wouldn't stoop to argue with someone as insignificant as Ginsengfruit.

But surely he'd be upset about not being able to bring the culprits to justice.

Yun Ran immediately added: "No worries, I know a bit about the Summoning Ghost Technique. Even if they're dead, we can dig up their graves and capture their souls."

Saying this, she clapped her hands, and Mo Zhi, who was napping inside the Jade Token, immediately emerged.

As soon as Mo Zhi appeared, the indoor temperature, originally quite suitable, dropped by more than ten degrees.

Yun Ran grinned: "In the future, we mortals can't argue with those who've become ghosts, but we can let their own kind beat them up, absolutely!"

Minister Duan: ...

Elder Gong: ...

Originally quite angry, now faced with Yun Ran's cheeky tactics, they suddenly didn't know what to say.

Elder Gong only needed a glance at Mo Zhi to feel a slight discomfort in his eyes; clearly, the ghost Yun Ran summoned possessed terrifying power.

"Is this... a Ghost King?"

Yun Ran shook her head, just about to say it's a Ghost General.

Then Minister Duan, somewhat agitated, exclaimed: "You dare to hide the truth! This is definitely at the Ghost King level, otherwise how could the room temperature drop so low? Reckless! Aren't you afraid of being backlashed by the Ghost King!!!"

Seeing Minister Duan's anxious expression, Yun Ran calmly added: "This is a Ghost General, oh, almost at the Ghost Emperor level~"

"Thud," Minister Duan's eyes rolled back, and he fainted directly.

Yun Ran: ...

Mo Zhi initially thought the master summoned her for prestige, intending to pay respects and then humbly await instructions.

Before she could speak, the person who accused the master of recklessness had already fainted from fright.

Mo Zhi found herself a bit embarrassed; who knew it would be so peculiar for a ghost to feel awkward.

"Ma... Master..."

Mo Zhi wanted to ask whether she should greet and show she's the master's ghost or return to the Jade Token.

Yun Ran was also taken aback by Minister Duan's fainting, apart from Ginsengfruit being used to it, even Elder Gong carried a hint of caution now.

Yun Ran pouted; these people really lack experience.

It was simply to show them that even if the real culprit were to perish, she could still handle it.

Instead, she ended up scaring them.

Yun Ran waved her hand, Mo Zhi breathed a sigh of relief, no longer standing awkwardly; she immediately returned to the Jade Token.

Elder Gong watched helplessly as the Ghost General obeyed Yun Ran, reducing much of his prior astonishment and concern.

"You dare to keep such a Ghost General, one nearly at Ghost Emperor level?"

Yun Ran shook her head, but just as Elder Gong relaxed his brows, Yun Ran's following words plunged him back into silence.

"It wasn't my doing; it insisted on following me, probably felt a connection."

After Mo Zhi left, the room temperature returned to normal, and Ginsengfruit held a small vial under Minister Duan's nose.

The fainted Minister Duan soon revived.

Seeing Yun Ran, he couldn't help but flinch a little.

Feeling embarrassed for fainting earlier, Minister Duan gently pushed away Ginsengfruit's helping hand, stood up by himself.

Brushed off non-existent dust, then sat back down.

Clearing his throat, he said: "Since you keep a Ghost General by your side, we need not fear the mastermind dying and escaping."

Yun Ran and Elder Gong said nothing, followed by another bout of silence.

Fortunately, the assistant knocked on the door; he came to deliver meals.

Minister Duan was the first to stand up: "Didn't expect it's already mealtime; let's eat first, we can discuss the rest later."

After the meal, Minister Duan excused himself, saying he had matters to attend to, escaping quickly as if afraid someone might call him back.

Elder Gong, seeing the usually stern Minister Duan flee like this for the first time.

"After this, Little Duan won't be able to act superior in front of you anymore."

Seeing Elder Gong still in a joking mood, Yun Ran knew the incident of frightening people by releasing the ghost was passed.

Having said all that needed saying, Yun Ran had no interest in staying to talk heart-to-heart with Elder Gong, so she turned to head back to her own place.

On the way back, Ginsengfruit spoke with evident disdain: "Previously, Master Jiechen met Mo Zhi and even fought alongside her, and wasn't scared.

Didn't expect Minister Duan to be such a coward, this is really ignorant, afraid of a Ghost General..."

Yun Ran reached out to pat Ginsengfruit's head: "You know nothing, the Special Administration Bureau mostly deals with Evil Ghosts; even Ghost Kings are rare, let alone Ghost Generals.

Back when I ventured into the Ghost World, wasn't I hiding everywhere, even had to kneel and avoid; there are always greater people out there, getting scared isn't shameful."

Ginsengfruit immediately recalled times when it was scared too: "Host, I was wrong, shouldn't have ridiculed Minister Duan for being timid."

"As long as you know. The most frightening thing is losing fear itself. Facing challenges unafraid is indeed commendable, but if you don't even know what to be afraid of, you're not far from danger."

Ginsengfruit nodded like a pecking chick: "Host, I've remembered, I will definitely be a good person."