Cannon-Fodder Heiress Turns the Tables by Fortune-Telling
Chapter 144: Even if we take ten thousand steps back

Chapter 144: Even if we take ten thousand steps back

If it weren’t for Yun Ran being here, even attracting the Heavenly Thunder to break through, she would look like she’s about to croak.

The person in charge of this matter might now be ripe for conspiracy theories, believing that this is all a setup by Director Xie.

The goal was to replace those with ulterior motives in the South China Branch with his own people.

The thunderclouds dispersed, and the apocalyptic terror from before has now transformed into a scene of serene weather.

The people from the South China Branch didn’t know what to do with Yun Ran, especially since she still had the aura of the Heavenly Thunder lingering on her, they dared not make a decision lightly.

They have never seen someone who can still breathe after being struck by such fierce Heavenly Thunder.

They could only keep stuffing her with Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that help with healing.

Yun Ran: ...

She was simply weakened, not about to croak.

However, with such nice gifts delivered to her, she would have nightmares if she didn’t accept them.

She unceremoniously accepted everything and didn’t worry about her current sorry state for the time being.

The equipment on the cruise ship was completely out of operation due to the influence of the Heavenly Thunder.

To transfer everyone off the cruise ship, they would have to wait for another ship to come.

When Yun Ran was carried out, she was just taken to a temporary treatment point when a fiery red figure rushed toward her, giving her a fright.

"Ranran! How did you end up like this!"

The speaker was Xia Jing, who Yun Ran had rescued before.

Most of the other survivors were affected to varying degrees, but Xia Jing looked no different from before.

This was thanks to her being obedient and staying inside the room that Yun Ran had secured, ensuring she was safe and sound.

Fortunately, the rescue workers nearby were reliable and fended off the somewhat excited Xia Jing.

"This is the treatment area, please return to your original position and don’t disturb our treatment!"

Although Xia Jing was very anxious seeing Yun Ran’s weak appearance, she eventually heeded the rescue worker’s advice and reluctantly left step by step.

Yun Ran unknowingly fell asleep and when she woke up, most of the people on the ship had already been transferred away.

From afar, she spotted the silhouette of Xie Xuzhi amidst the crowd.

His hostility seemed to have intensified significantly, and she furrowed her brows at once; this meant that the Heavenly Thunder Pearl she gave to Xie Xuzhi could no longer extend his life by half a year.

"Yo, awake now."

Listening to the familiar teasing voice of Gu Yuan beside her.

Only then did Yun Ran notice that Gu Yuan was actually dressed in a white lab coat, holding sharp scissors, standing not far behind her.

Yun Ran’s heart skipped a beat, but her tone remained steady: "What are you doing!"

Gu Yuan shrugged his shoulders and directly went to work, snipping off a lock of Yun Ran’s hair with a snap.

"What else can I be doing, naturally it’s to study those Forbidden Techniques that the Evil Cultivators came up with. If we encounter such a situation again, we won’t be so passive."

Even Gu Yuan’s voice carried a hint of regret.

If it weren’t for him being truly too busy to make it this time, perhaps he might have actually followed Yun Ran onto this cruise.

Not having personally experienced what it’s like to have one’s life force unknowingly drained, he felt that his life was somewhat lacking.

Yun Ran: ...

Now, she felt she understood why Gu Yuan could become Xie Xuzhi’s ’first lackey.’

The guy’s mind just wasn’t normal – who from a Mystical Sect aristocratic family had such a spirit for adventure?

Anyone a bit conservative would think this person’s ideas are too avant-garde, even showing potential to become an Evil Cultivator! Only someone like Xie Xuzhi would dare use him.

Now, this cruise ship has become one of Special Administration Bureau’s secret research projects, and its existence has been completely erased.

Gu Yuan’s voice once again sounded in her ears: "You’ll probably have to write a report later on, but rest assured, no more than five people will see it."

When Gu Yuan said this, his voice was clearly schadenfreude.

It seemed as if he was delighted that finally someone could experience the torturous joy that he went through.

After getting Yun Ran’s hair, Gu Yuan left humming a tune, completely indifferent to the shock his words had caused Yun Ran.

Indeed, Yun Ran was totally blindsided by his words.

She, who was always joyfully disloyal, scheming and skiving off, and who could always find excuses not to go to school, actually had to write a report!

"But no, it was agreed that I’m just a temporary worker getting paid to do a job, now why do I have to write a report too!"

Unfortunately, no one cared about her displeasure.

Xie Xuzhi was arranging the remaining tasks, when, suddenly, he turned his head reflexively towards where Yun Ran was.

Just in time to meet Yun Ran’s face full of resentment.

He waved his hand, and the rest of the people immediately went to work, then he walked towards Yun Ran.

"If I’m not mistaken, that hostility is directed towards me, isn’t it?"

Xie Xuzhi’s straightforward approach made it hard for Yun Ran to keep sulking.

"Gu Yuan just said that I have to write a report, I’m not a beast of burden, I won’t write!"

Xie Xuzhi raised an eyebrow, apparently not expecting that Yun Ran’s strong hostility was due to such a trivial matter.

"Now I understand why many people say that women of any age are tough to deal with."

Yun Ran was just about to retort when she heard Xie Xuzhi continue: "According to our previous agreement, thirty times the reward!"

The fire that was about to flare up immediately vanished into thin air.

Although she hated writing reports, if one steps back for the sake of human peace and fighting against Evil Cultivators, it’s everyone’s responsibility!

Ginsengfruit suddenly felt like he couldn’t bear to watch, realizing for the first time that his Host’s greed was being completely manipulated.

[Host, I think...]

"Pah, I don’t want what you think, I want what I think, as a member of Qingfeng Temple, it’s my mission to uphold justice!"

Ginsengfruit: ...

Alright, as long as you’re happy~

"Deal?"

Xie Xuzhi asked again, if it’s not a deal, then we might as well make it fifty times.

"Deal!"

Luckily Yun Ran didn’t know Xie Xuzhi was considering raising the price, otherwise, she would’ve really been in tears—big loss!

After waiting for Xie Xuzhi to leave, Yun Ran started writing the report grudgingly.

This attitude of working even when injured immediately earned the admiration of those unaware.

"Truly worthy of being personally picked by Director Xie, look how hardworking she is, such Talent deserves to be heavily relied upon."

"Yeah, if I had her abilities, I would have long been the top of my family."

"We bear witness to the rise of a new ruling bigshot. In the future, we need to befriend her well and tell our families not to offend her for nothing."

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