Chapter 547: Chapter 546: Meeting Force with Force, Water with Earth
Yun Ran finally showed some interest and looked up: "You say they know about us?"
The Ginsengfruit nodded quickly, then said somewhat discontentedly: "The person leading them is very cautious, not revealing their identity nor their purpose at all.
They only said they are here looking for something and have no conflict with us. Moreover, their attitude seemed somewhat ingratiating towards me."
Yun Ran put down the pen in her hand, clearly finding it somewhat interesting that the other party would say such things.
Either they had some connection with her in the past, or they knew her background.
The fact that they could bring so many people in, along with heavy weaponry, meant that they definitely had backing, and not a weak one.
Even though she’s currently the temple master of Qingfeng Temple, her current achievements, within the Xuan Sect, are just those of a newcomer who hasn’t even reached the main table.
Their courteous behavior could not possibly be due to her status within the Xuan Sect, let alone her identity as the third young lady of the Hai City Yun Family.
After considering all of this, their respect should be because of Xie Xuzhi’s influence.
Understanding this, Yun Ran chuckled softly; it seems it was worth the considerable effort she spent to save Xie Xuzhi at the time.
When necessary, she can bring this fellow out as her banner.
"Host, should we continue to have the Little Paperman monitor them?"
"No need. Since they have shown goodwill, then let’s keep to our own."
"Alright then."
Seeing that it was getting late, Yun Ran prepared to rest. The commotion today had been quite draining.
With Mo Zhi keeping watch nearby, the people from the Sihui Sect could sleep at ease.
However, they had never imagined they would one day peacefully coexist with and even be protected by a powerful ghost lady.
The next day, as Yun Ran got up, Xuan Chu’s message came to her ears.
[Yun Ran, an old monster has used a secret technique to discover your existence and is now heading to Death Mountain. Be careful!]
Yun Ran: ...
She realized she had been too complacent earlier. Still, Yun Ran wasn’t too surprised by the turn of events.
Anyone called an old monster would undoubtedly have both opportunities and aptitude, as those lacking in either area would have long been buried under grass at their graves.
Yun Ran took out a talisman paper and replied calmly: [Got it, thank you!]
As soon as she finished speaking, the talisman paper swiftly burned to ashes.
The Ginsengfruit, living just outside Yun Ran’s tent, naturally heard Xuan Chu’s words.
Feeling somewhat worried, they walked in: "Host, what if someone is targeting us?"
"What else can be done? We face whatever comes. No matter how monstrous they are, I have the support of my ancestor, and the sword intent the ancestor gave is enough to match a Demi Immortal’s power."
But Yun Ran’s current body had limited tolerance, making it unwise to easily wield the ancestor’s sword intent, as it could exhaust her energy too quickly.
Thinking it through, the Ginsengfruit remembered that the host practiced the Thunder Technique, possessing the Heavenly Thunder Order, a magic artifact nearly reaching the Treasure Level.
If necessary, the host could ’hand rub Heavenly Thunder.’ No matter how monstrous, who could withstand the Heavenly Thunder?
"Just don’t know when they will arrive."
Yun Ran thought for a moment and instructed the Ginsengfruit directly: "You will lead the search for the remaining eleven people. We will split up."
Considering they could use a secret technique to break through Xuan Kong and his disciple’s defenses and accurately locate her, Yun Ran wanted to be prepared, despite her confidence.
The Ginsengfruit was somewhat surprised but quickly calmed down: "Alright, host."
When facing a truly formidable opponent, any distraction could lead to failure.
Whether it’s the people of the Sihui Sect or Xin Fu, they all could become targets for that old monster’s attacks on her.
It’s because Yun Ran isn’t one to disregard human life. If that old monster truly targeted them, Yun Ran would be in a passive position.
The Ginsengfruit exited Yun Ran’s tent and waved to Xin Fu not far away.
Xin Fu quickly came over, his face full of a thick smile: "What are the temple master’s orders?"
"My master has other matters to attend to. Later, when it comes to finding the other eleven people, it’ll just be us. Go inform the Sihui Sect people.
If they don’t want to continue following us, have the Little Paperman send them out!"
Xin Fu was slightly surprised. Though he hadn’t been with Yun Ran for long, he was well aware that Yun Ran was not someone who gave up midway.
For Yun Ran to suddenly withdraw from her task to tend to something else, clearly, something urgent had arisen.
Xin Fu didn’t ask what had happened but quickly nodded and swiftly turned to leave.
After some time, Xin Fu returned, his expression unchanged, which told the Ginsengfruit what the Sihui Sect people had decided.
"Little Guo, they plan to continue with us."
"Good, then have them prepare; it’s time to go."
Yun Ran kept only four Little Papermen for herself, letting the rest go with the Ginsengfruit. Naturally, Mo Zhi was also sent to accompany them by Yun Ran.
The people from the Sihui Sect were initially anxious, that is until they saw the ghostly lady going with them. Their hearts quickly settled.
Who would’ve thought their sense of security would one day come from a ghost?
The Ginsengfruit glanced at Yun Ran, who was staying behind before turning to the others and saying: "Let’s go!"
Meanwhile, in a high-end club in Hai City.
A man dressed in a suit rushed into the top floor’s room, his face ashen pale.
"Big brother, something bad has happened. The young lady is in trouble!"
The man, hearing this, stood up abruptly, looking dangerously at the younger man who entered: "What did you say?"
"We just intercepted a message from the Dark Palace. Lately, someone has been inquiring about a certain person in Hai City.
Initially, those at the Dark Palace didn’t pay much attention to the young lady, but as her reputation soared, their eyes turned to her. Now they want to kill two birds with one stone!"
The man frowned. Their vengeance alliance consisted of many single lines.
His particular line only dealt with gathering information; they lacked combat power to help the young lady.
The other lines all had their own tasks, and couldn’t be freed up to help for the time being.
Over the years, they had been trying to downplay the young lady’s presence, but as fate would have it, their lady was no ordinary person.
No matter how much they tried to conceal her prominence, the young lady still made the Dark Palace’s hit list through her own abilities.
After thinking for two seconds, the man decisively ordered: "Send a message to Mister!"