Cannon-Fodder Heiress Turns the Tables by Fortune-Telling-Chapter 658: You Can Still Laugh?! (2nd Update)
The actions of the Special Administration Bureau, oh no, I should say Xie Xuzhi’s actions, were very fast.
Just the next day, Yun Ran heard that most of the remaining Zhao Family industries were seized, and many people were arrested.
Drinking the soup made by a private chef, Yun Ran couldn’t help but remark, "Indeed, professional matters should be left to professionals."
Just when Yun Ran was planning to waste another day, Taoist Xia showed up.
Before she even saw him, Yun Ran heard Taoist Xia’s voice, full of displeasure.
"You, coming to the Huannan territory without even saying a word to me. If others find out, they’ll think we had a fallout!"
With both hands full of bags, Taoist Xia looked at Yun Ran with a hint of complaint as soon as he came in.
Yun Ran: ...
Seeing Taoist Xia’s resentful eyes, Yun Ran felt for a moment like she was utterly at fault~
However, that feeling didn’t last as Yun Ran quickly found an excuse for herself.
Her injury recovery wasn’t something to be proud of, no need to make it public.
"Why are you here?"
Taoist Xia directly handed the stuff to the Little Paperman, still puffing with annoyance: "If it weren’t for you clashing with the Zhang Family, I wouldn’t even know you’re here. Aren’t you embarrassing me!"
In Taoist Xia’s view, he and Yun Ran shared a deep bond, having lived through thick and thin together, and Yun Ran was even generous enough to lend him money.
In today’s world, a relationship where you can lend money is tougher than steel.
Of course, if he really wanted to make money, any random reason could bring a flood of people offering him cash, but those aren’t pure relationships, they’re different.
Faced with someone she trusts, Yun Ran naturally didn’t need to make up excuses.
"I’m just here to recover from an injury, didn’t want too many people to know."
Upon hearing Yun Ran was here to heal, Taoist Xia’s voice suddenly rose: "What! You’re injured!!!"
Previously, Taoist Xia was just busy ’criticizing’ Yun Ran for not informing him of her presence and didn’t look closely at her condition.
Now hearing she was hurt, he nearly exploded.
He had seen Yun Ran almost killed by a swipe from Dragon Spirit; such serious injuries healed in days.
He had never heard of Yun Ran needing to go somewhere specifically to recover.
Taoist Xia immediately opened his Heavenly Eye, taking a close look at Yun Ran.
What he saw shocked him; his Heavenly Eye differed from those acquired through training.
His Heavenly Eye could see through all illusions and concealments, but every use leaves him weakened for long periods, only using it when necessary.
Now, Taoist Xia clearly saw that Yun Ran’s body was full of tiny wounds.
These wounds, seen singularly, were nothing, but what if her entire body were covered with them?
Like tempered glass hit, filled with countless fissures, a slight touch could shatter her into countless pieces.
"You...you..."
Stunned by the scene, Taoist Xia was nearly speechless, unable to fathom how Yun Ran, with such numerous wounds, endured the pain.
Shock gave way to action as Taoist Xia began rummaging through his belongings for Healing Medicine, even contemplating using the Holy Medicine revered in his family.
Yun Ran, seeing Taoist Xia flustered, eyes darting, burst out laughing.
"Stop looking, these are backlash wounds, and Healing Medicine won’t work on me!"
Seeing her laugh at this moment, Taoist Xia truly felt like shaking her hard to see if he could knock some sense into her.
"Ancestor, can you stop that laugh?!"
If others had injuries like Yun Ran’s, they wouldn’t just not laugh; they’d barely be able to sit up. Yet Yun Ran still had the heart to laugh!
Now, Taoist Xia deeply understood the saying, "The Emperor isn’t anxious, but the eunuch is."
"Tell me, is there any way to help you? Seeing your wounds makes my heart tremble, afraid they’ll worsen and you’ll turn to dust!"
At this time, the Little Paperman offered Taoist Xia freshly brewed tea.
"Look at you, what’s the hurry, have some tea first."
Though initially not feeling thirsty, seeing the tea before him, Taoist Xia indeed felt a bit parched.
Furiously downing the tea in one go, then placing the cup down with added force.
"How can I not be anxious, look at your condition; who are you trying to scare? So young, yet taking your health so lightly. Can I just watch you self-destruct?"
The nagging from Taoist Xia didn’t bother Yun Ran but rather reminded her of the days at Qingfeng Temple, being nagged by the master and other uncles.
"It’s just backlash, nothing major, as long as I don’t use Xuan Sect techniques, it won’t worsen, and after years, it’ll be fine."
Yun Ran’s casual tone made Taoist Xia explode again!
"What! Can’t use Xuan Sect techniques? And it’ll take years?!!!"
If Yun Ran’s injuries could be treated at the hospital, Taoist Xia would tie her up and send her there himself.
"No, I must go back and see if there’s any medicine specifically for backlash. Wait for me!"
With that, Taoist Xia hurried outside, completely forgetting the original purpose of his visit.
His speed was as if something were chasing him, leaving Yun Ran no chance to stop him.
The Little Paperman looked at Taoist Xia’s departing figure, then at the bags he handed them.
"Master, should we get Taoist Xia back?"
The feeling of being somebody’s concern is not bad; though Taoist Xia might not find a miracle cure.
Still, she wouldn’t dismiss his goodwill; only casual acquaintances worry about troubling others.
"No need."
After Taoist Xia left, he headed straight to his family’s location, intending to delve into their archives for a backlash remedy.
As for inviting Yun Ran to an event, that was completely forgotten.
Only when the Little Paperman organized the items Taoist Xia left did they find a gilded invitation.
"Master, these are Taoist Xia’s leftovers, have a look."
Yun Ran took the card, seeing on it the grand words ’exchange meeting,’ a trace of exasperation flashed in her eyes—forgetting such an important matter!
Sighing lightly, she took out her phone to call Taoist Xia.
