Free Web NovelChapter 1258: Chapter 1254
After thorough preparation, Yun Ran was instantly filled with a sense of security, her whole body relaxed, and sleepiness quickly swept over her.
After receiving the invitation to the Divine Sword Manor, Yun Ran’s upcoming arrangements became much simpler.
In the following days, Yun Ran sent Ma San and Mei Zhang out to gather as much information as possible about the Divine Sword Manor. freёwebnoѵel.com
It’s unclear whether others were deterred by Yun Ran’s identity as the Lord Divine Envoy, or if Ma San had preemptively taken some action.
This rather large stronghold was eerily quiet unless Yun Ran intentionally sought someone out.
It was as if this place was a hidden retreat for a hermit, tranquil and serene—a rare and excellent dwelling place.
One day, as Yun Ran lay sunbathing by the pavilion in the courtyard, Ma San hurried back.
"Master, the Mei Family people have come looking for us."
If Ma San was still the same coachman, he would have been terrified at the thought of the local gang of Mei City coming to find them.
But now, after recognizing his master, even though his strength hadn’t improved much and he couldn’t withstand a single blow from the Mei Family,
he inexplicably felt no fear, and as he reported back to Yun Ran, there was a hint of blaming the Mei Family for their lack of foresight in bothering his master.
Yun Ran removed the fan from her forehead and sat up from her half-reclining position.
"Let them in."
Ma San immediately nodded, quickly retreating, and his obedience was almost on par with a puppet.
The Mei Family quickly came in, a group of three, led by a middle-aged woman.
Since turning Mei Zhang, the Fifth Elder of the Mei Family, into a human puppet, Yun Ran had anticipated the Mei Family’s arrival.
Of course, this was also because she had never intended to hide it.
After all, she was not the one in the wrong; if Mei Zhang hadn’t attacked her first, even using puppetry technique on her, she would have at most given him a severe beating.
The middle-aged woman in the lead scrutinized Yun Ran. Though she couldn’t see Yun Ran’s face, from her stature and figure, it was clear that Yun Ran was a very young woman.
This somewhat surprised the accompanying individuals.
They likely hadn’t expected the once arrogant Fifth Elder to be defeated by such a young woman—it was akin to a ship capsizing in a ditch.
"Who are you, to turn our Mei Family elder into a puppet? Isn’t that going a bit too far?"
Being long-standing local powers, even if the Mei Family had their apprehensions about Yun Ran, their words were far from pleasant.
"Are you here to demand an explanation?"
Originally, Yun Ran intended to show some respect to the Mei Family, but clearly, they didn’t understand that those seeking help need to ask with the right attitude.
With a crisp ’pop’ sound, the teacup in Yun Ran’s hand shattered in response.
This cup was from the same set as the one Mei Zhang had crushed before.
Initially, Yun Ran wanted to discard this chipped tea set, but after some thought, she decided to make use of the broken pieces.
Now, it turned out to be useful; if it were a new tea set, it would just end up being wasted again.
The Mei Family, knowing those who represent the family are perceptive, immediately recognized the value of the teacup in Yun Ran’s hand. In ordinary families, it would be treasured.
Even in their Mei Family, such quality was reserved for entertaining the most esteemed guests.
But now, they watched as Yun Ran effortlessly broke such high-grade tea ware.
The Mei Family individuals seemed to subtly understand that the person they were confronting was not to be trifled with.
After establishing dominance in terms of presence and financial power over the Mei Family members who came to demand an explanation,
Yun Ran continued, "Now I give you an opportunity to state again what you are here for!"
The three from the Mei Family had a silent pause for quite a while.
This scene, witnessed by Ma San standing at the doorway like a pillar, made him roll his eyes and secretly gloat.
After a long time, the middle-aged woman leading them finally changed her tone: "Sir, we don’t know how the Mei Family has offended you or what it will take for you to lift the puppetry from the Fifth Elder?"
This tone and statement at last made Yun Ran feel less repulsed.
Yun Ran raised her hand and snapped her fingers lightly. Suddenly, Mei Zhang, who had been nowhere in sight, flashed in front of everyone.
"Tell them what you did to offend me before~"
Mei Zhang: ...
He’s already become a puppet, and now he has to recount those embarrassing incidents?
But evidently, Mei Zhang couldn’t disobey Yun Ran’s orders; he had to obediently recount everything that had transpired back then.
Throughout the process, he resembled an observer, devoid of any emotional expression.
This scene made the three from the Mei Family feel a burning sensation on their faces.
Fortunately, Yun Ran, being a normal person, had no penchant for humiliating others; otherwise, the three from the Mei Family wouldn’t retain even a shred of dignity today.
"You now know what happened: it was your Fifth Elder who first damaged my property and then attacked me.
I didn’t kill him; merely making him a puppet to repay the debt is already a concession for being your Mei Family elder..."
The remaining subtext wasn’t spoken by Yun Ran, but the three from the Mei Family had already understood it.
To get Mei Zhang back, they would not only need to compensate but also ensure Yun Ran’s anger was appeased; otherwise, nothing could be discussed.
The leading middle-aged woman gave Yun Ran a deep look: "Sir, you have been investigating the Divine Sword Manor auction recently.
I have a very important piece of information. If you are willing to release the Fifth Elder, I will share this information with you for free."
When Yun Ran saw the middle-aged woman, she knew she was not simple.
For a female to make a mark in the modern era is already challenging, let alone here, a thousand years ago, making it even more difficult for women to rise.
This middle-aged woman being able to represent the Mei Family in negotiations indicated not only her formidable strength but also her exceptional intellect.
Sure enough, after just a few exchanges, this middle-aged woman guessed her true purpose.
Previously, she had even sent Mei Zhang out to gather information, precisely to bait the Mei Family to approach her proactively.
To become local powers, the Mei Family must have their ways; the information they obtain is surely more crucial than anyone else’s.
Yun Ran’s eyes were clear, and the corners of her mouth lifted slightly: "Deal, but it still depends on the weight of the information you provide!"
