Cannon-Fodder Heiress Turns the Tables by Fortune-Telling

This scene, if one were to ignore the purpose of their visit, truly is pleasing to the eye.

Ginsengfruit had a great time playing; if it weren't getting completely dark, he probably wouldn't be willing to come back.

Yun Ran played with a hand warmer, leaning on a makeshift chair, and lazily asked, "Was it fun?"

Ginsengfruit chuckled, "It was fun, so much fun! Whether in the Northwest, Hai City, or the Capital City, none of these places have snow this thick.

I've seen videos before, many people love snow. I've wanted to play in it for a long time, and finally got the chance, it's a pity the timing is wrong."

Yun Ran looked somewhat enviously at Ginsengfruit's physique, a body that seemed made of flesh and blood yet was completely unaffected; she wanted it too.

Though they were here for a mission, nothing was missing in preparations. Next to Yun Ran's tent, fresh oranges were placed on a stove.

After finishing speaking, Ginsengfruit reached out for the roasted oranges, peeled them, and handed one to Yun Ran.

Yun Ran frowned, "I don't like sour things."

Ginsengfruit flipped his hand and shoved the orange into his own mouth, speaking while eating, "It's not sour at all."

He couldn't understand why the host didn't like sour things but still roasted them.

Yun Ran poked his head knowingly, "I just like the smell of roasted oranges."

Ginsengfruit didn't get these preferences, but it didn't stop him from eating. In a few bites, he finished all the roasted oranges, and finally placed the peels on the stove.

After the group ate and drank their fill and arranged for night watch, Yun Ran went back to her tent, and the Little Papermen began their guarding duties.

Half-asleep, Yun Ran was awakened by a rustling sound.

Outside the tent, the voice of the Thunderbolt Team captain echoed.

"Lady Yun, something seems off!"

Yun Ran lifted the tent's flap, stepped out, and saw everyone was awake.

The Thunderbolt Team members turned on a large lamp, illuminating the area like it was day.

The Little Papermen flew over to investigate and quickly flew back.

"Master, a lot of animals have gathered around. Most are tainted with death energy and look listless."

If ordinary people had camped here today, they might have been scared by such a scene.

In this weather, for these animals to have the mood to gather together, must mean someone is commanding them.

All Yun Ran wanted to do was sleep; she had no desire to harm those already miserable animals and gestured for the Little Papermen to drive them away.

Just as the Little Papermen were about to act, a hoarse voice suddenly echoed from within the animal group.

"Who are you people? This place is dangerous; it's not a place you can just come to!"

Following the sound's direction and aided by the lamp's light, a large tiger slowly emerged from the shadows.

And on the tiger's back sat an old man with white hair and a beard.

In such a dense forest, such an image of an old man riding a tiger was downright intriguing.

The Thunderbolt Team clenched their jaws instantly, warily eyeing the old man opposite them.

However, they knew well that Yun Ran was the one in charge, so they didn't act rashly but awaited Yun Ran's instructions.

Whether it was because it was night or because the mountain was shrouded in death energy, Yun Ran found it difficult to ascertain the old man's background.

She smiled and responded, "We're just tourists, inadvertently coming here. Thank you for your kindness, old man."

While she expressed thanks, there was a hint in her tone of indicating the old man was meddling.

Yun Ran spoke first, and the old man didn't expect her to be the leader of the group.

He looked carefully; among them, Yun Ran's aura was the weakest, appearing as if she were a frail young lady.

The others, be it their aura or stance, were decidedly at an elite level.

His attention had been entirely focused on the leading man before.

"This is not a good place for tourism. As you head up, the area is shrouded in ice and snow year-round; freezing, bone-chilling. You should go down the mountain."

Saying this, the old man patted the tiger beneath him, and the tiger, as if receiving an order, took a few more steps toward Yun Ran's direction.

The majestic tiger, supposed to be highly intimidating,

came closer, and Yun Ran then saw the tiger's eyes, veiled with a faint gray, a sign of being corroded by death energy.

The faint death energy made the tiger appear slightly feeble.

And the old man didn't carry the aura of a Xuan Sect person, so Yun Ran quickly dismissed the possibility of him being Xu Wen.

Yet, urging them down the mountain so eagerly, he undoubtedly knew more, and possibly had ties to Xu Wen.

Yun Ran turned her eyes and her tone took on an arrogant air, like a spoiled young lady.

"If I'm not mistaken, this mountain isn't private property, right? You tell us to leave, and we simply leave? That would be a loss of face; I intend to linger, and what can you do about it?"

The Thunderbolt Team couldn't tell what Yun Ran truly intended. Hearing Yun Ran's provocative words, they were visibly surprised.

However, they maintained silence, leaving the negotiation to Yun Ran.

The old man didn't expect that riding a tiger would fail to scare the petite girl before him.

A phrase echoed in his mind: A newborn calf fears no tiger.

However, he wasn't seeing Yun Ran and her group as young people with persistence; instead, his expression darkened.

Having lived so many years, he'd come to realize that those with a rebellious streak always met unfortunate ends.

Both he and those with whom he'd made life-and-death pacts faced harsh consequences.

Confronted with a rebellious spirit, the old man was naturally displeased.

His expression darkened instantly: "If you don't heed advice, I have a few tricks up my sleeve!"

This was a plan to forcibly send Yun Ran and her group down the mountain.

Yun Ran burst into laughter, pointing at the tiger used as a mount, "You plan to scare us with this tiger?"

After speaking, the smile vanished swiftly from Yun Ran's face, switching to a cold expression.

A mere glance at the tiger, and it retreated several steps in fear.