Free Web NovelChapter 1259: Chapter 1255
Yun Ran’s joy somewhat seemed a bit punchable compared to the few members of the Mei Family.
The middle-aged woman’s gaze was quite complex, with both appreciation for Yun Ran’s intelligence and regret for Yun Ran standing on the opposing side.
"You asked people to inquire about the Divine Sword Manor’s news, aiming for the Heavenly Book, right? But do you know, not everyone is qualified to unlock the Heavenly Book Fragment? Those who aren’t destined will die!"
Yun Ran didn’t rush to respond. If the so-called bargaining chip was merely such a simple sentence, then it would truly just be insulting her intelligence.
Sure enough, after a brief pause, the middle-aged woman promptly added, "However, the Mei Family has a way to turn those who aren’t destined into people who can successfully unlock the Heavenly Book Fragment."
Yun Ran: ...
Previously, she mostly thought these people had some insider information, or possibly could manipulate things undercover.
The result was such a big ’surprise’ given to her directly.
Yun Ran used to only know that small workshops used intense materials. Now it seems, these local snakes entrenched here are also quite ferocious with their resources.
Yun Ran’s mind was filled with all sorts of changes, but she appeared completely unaffected.
"How can you be so sure that I’m not the one who can unlock the Heavenly Book Fragment? Where is this a trade? Clearly, you all are taking a big advantage."
If Chi Yao hadn’t come to her door, Yun Ran might have directly agreed to this deal.
But there are no ifs. It is precisely because Chi Yao came to her, and also brought an invitation, that Yun Ran inexplicably feels her probability of unlocking the Heavenly Book Fragment is at least eighty percent.
The middle-aged woman originally thought the important news she revealed would move Yun Ran, but she still underestimated Yun Ran’s sophistication.
However, now, Yun Ran’s words blatantly told her that the message she gave was far from enough. freewebnσvel.cøm
It was at this moment that the middle-aged woman, almost never having tasted the flavor of failure, clenched her palm into a fist, trying hard to restrain herself. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com
"You are not my match, there’s no need to think about how to capture me or threaten me to release people. If you don’t want to become my puppet, it’s best to follow my rules."
As Yun Ran’s words fell, whether it was Ma San who was standing like a pillar at the door earlier or Mei Zhang standing between Yun Ran and the three Mei Family members.
They simultaneously drew the weapons they carried, looking coldly at the Mei Family trio.
Just waiting for Yun Ran’s command, the two of them would, without regard for their own lives, directly rush forward to fight.
The other two members of the Mei Family, seeing Mei Zhang drawing his sword against them, their gaze turned so cold it seemed they were enemies.
Sweat instantly broke out on both their foreheads, simultaneously a chill went straight to their Spirit Exploration Cover, causing them to momentarily feel dazed.
It was at this moment that they deeply realized the terrifying presence of the Fifth Elder after becoming a puppet.
One of them immediately lowered his voice: "Second Elder, what should we do now?"
Throughout the whole process, Yun Ran seemed like an outsider, the fighting having nothing to do with her.
The middle-aged woman understood Yun Ran’s attitude, which clearly tells her that Mei Zhang’s life is important to the Mei Family, but to Yun Ran, it’s just an insignificant consumable.
Being so tightly controlled by someone felt really unpleasant.
But the middle-aged woman truly did not dare to gamble with Mei Zhang’s life in negotiations with Yun Ran, even though Mei Zhang’s backing was the Family Head.
If Mei Zhang were to die due to her negotiations here, her position as Second Elder would be untenable.
Taking a deep breath, the middle-aged woman finally spoke: "What do you want?"
Though this wasn’t the most agreeable to hear, Yun Ran felt she wasn’t a rigidly picky person.
"Compensate for my tea set, and also, clear the costs for the Fifth Elder’s food, clothing, shelter, and travel during this period, and for me treating his severed fingers, and also show your Mei Family’s sincerity."
Compensation is easy to talk about; the Mei Family is wealthy and can afford it.
But this sincerity, though it sounds like just two simple words, is truly difficult to achieve.
Yet the middle-aged woman did not refuse. She looked again at Mei Zhang, who was glaring at them coldly, feeling increasingly distressed.
"Tomorrow the Mei Family will deliver the items, we entrust you to take care of the Fifth Elder for one more day."
After speaking, the middle-aged woman left with her people without even turning her head, she genuinely did not want to stay one more breath’s time, it was truly suffocating.
Ma San and Mei Zhang quickly retreated too, and the small courtyard returned to quietness.
Yun Ran reclined back in her deck chair, basking in the sunny day surrounded by blooming flowers, living such a life that even the Nine-headed Ferocious Beast couldn’t help but feel a tinge of jealousy.
Noticing the gaze of the Nine-headed Ferocious Beast, Yun Ran waved her hand, naturally giving an order: "Go clean up those broken porcelain pieces."
Nine-headed Ferocious Beast: ...
If it had known earlier, it wouldn’t have appeared; it is a dignified Ancient Beast, yet Yun Ran from Qingfeng Temple treats it like a servant.
If other Ancient Beasts knew about this, even having nine heads wouldn’t be enough to hide its shame.
Nine-headed Ferocious Beast just wanted to say no, but in the originally empty air, countless shards emitting a shimmering light seemed ready to merge at any moment.
Those were the Sealing Papers for the Nine-headed Ferocious Beast, scaring it so much that it immediately wagged its tail.
Cleaning up while saying: "I love cleaning these, there’s no beast cleaner and loves cleanliness more than me."
Those broken porcelain pieces were cleaned up by the Nine-headed Ferocious Beast in no time.
The fragments of paper originally suspended in the air also disappeared in an instant.
The Nine-headed Ferocious Beast immediately let out a sigh of relief, truly scared to death, not even wanting to say a single no, but used the sealing to frighten it.
One of the heads of the Nine-headed Ferocious Beast glanced sideways at Yun Ran, who was resting with eyes closed.
Such Yun Ran seemed harmless, as if easy to kill, just needing one slap...
At that moment, the fragments of paper that had dispersed suddenly gathered again, more solid than before.
The pressure was many times heavier than before, frightening the Nine-headed Ferocious Beast into closing its eyes.
Yun Ran’s voice leisurely sounded: "I advise you not to harbor any ill intentions toward me, otherwise, this Sealing Paper is not merely for sealing you."
This sounded like a reminder, a suggestion, but in the ears of the Nine-headed Ferocious Beast, it’s not less than a devil’s whisper.
