Cannon-Fodder Heiress Turns the Tables by Fortune-Telling-Chapter 887 - 885: Taking You Treasure Hunting, Are You In?
Xie Xuzhi knew that the moment he mentioned it, Yun Ran would immediately take an interest.
Sure enough, Yun Ran’s face was full of pride; it’s useful to raise your own creations.
Aside from the Little Paperman scouting the path, the other Little Papermen all gathered around.
They called out with affection, "Master!"
"Good boy~"
Yun Ran carefully comforted each Little Paperman and then gave them a reward.
Every Little Paperman was thrilled to be touched by the master and happily continued their work.
The Ginsengfruit was also eagerly looking at Yun Ran.
Yun Ran, not showing favoritism, ruffled the Ginsengfruit’s head, aiming for fairness and justice.
Xie Xuzhi suddenly felt that the Little Paperman and the Ginsengfruit were quite fortunate; Yun Ran truly spoiled them like children.
Previously, he had seen people treating their consciousness-awakened Magic Artifacts harshly.
"By the way, the Little Paperman found a lot of information earlier; I think you’d be interested."
Xie Xuzhi handed a booklet, distilling the key points, to Yun Ran.
Previously, if there was a deal to be made, it wasn’t Yun Ran’s style to miss out.
But now, Yun Ran had already obtained the greatest benefit from the Death Mountain and was unwilling to share it.
If he were to reach out for something belonging to the Special Administration Bureau, Yun Ran feared being set up.
Immediately, he shook his head, "I better not look at your Bureau’s information; it’s not appropriate."
Xie Xuzhi: ...
If he didn’t know who Yun Ran was, he might have actually believed it.
It seems the benefit Yun Ran received was definitely substantial.
However, the Special Administration Bureau has rules allowing its members to keep part of the resources they acquire on missions.
No matter what Yun Ran gained, it belonged to him, and Xie Xuzhi wouldn’t inquire.
Yun Ran’s strong sense of boundaries is, in a sense, a good thing.
Xie Xuzhi naturally didn’t intend to say anything to dispel Yun Ran’s concerns.
The White Tiger originally intended to step up after Xie Xuzhi finished speaking, hoping to persuade Yun Ran to unlock its shackles as well!
Who would have thought this guy, weak as a chicken, could be so annoying and stand around for so long?
Feeling a chill behind him, Xie Xuzhi turned and met White Tiger’s impatient gaze.
Xie Xuzhi: ...
Being caught red-handed, White Tiger paused, then boldly announced, "You’re so wordy, how much time have you wasted!"
With that, it squeezed past Xie Xuzhi, approaching Yun Ran.
Perhaps intending to play pitiful, White Tiger transformed into a human form, its furry ears twitching, tail wagging a few times, shamelessly showcasing a shy appearance.
"Now that you’re all out and safe, shouldn’t you unlock my shackles?
My power has been greatly suppressed, making me only able to transform like this. I am at least a Demon King, isn’t this embarrassing for me..."
Yun Ran looked at the half-demon youth before him, who seemed no different from a fresh college graduate, eyes full of clear foolishness.
Despite being locked up for centuries, he was still adorably naive.
Yun Ran suddenly understood why this guy was so easily deceived back then.
So gullible, it felt wasteful not to trick him a little.
"Well, it’s possible, but..."
Before Yun Ran could finish, the youth White Tiger promptly spoke up, "Anything works!"
Inside the Demon-locking Tower, the being he dared not face, was subdued by this ruthless woman. How dare he challenge her?
White Tiger had decided that once his suppressed powers returned, he’d lead his kin to hide further away.
The places humans tread were indeed perilous.
The White Tiger youth looked at Yun Ran with starry eyes, full of sincerity, making it hard to refuse him.
"You haven’t even heard what I was going to say, yet you agreed to everything. Aren’t you afraid I’ll trick you or make you sign an unfair contract?"
The White Tiger youth lowered his gaze, internally grumbling: As if I could resist if you decided to deal with me.
Outwardly, he showed an even more sincere smile, "How could I? You’re not that type of person~"
While he knew this was White Tiger youth’s flattery, Yun Ran thought this Demon King had some insight after all, otherwise why flatter only her?
With a wave of her hand, Yun Ran removed the shackles on the White Tiger.
The furry ears on the White Tiger youth’s head faded at a speed visible to the naked eye.
The robust, fluffy tail gradually disappeared, and the White Tiger youth fully transformed into human form.
"Great, I’m finally truly free!"
The White Tiger youth—or rather, no longer "youth" but just a human youth.
After his joy, the youth glanced at the nearby Special Administration Bureau members.
Then sneakily approached Yun Ran, speaking in a voice like a mosquito’s buzz.
Yun Ran thought she almost heard him clearly~
"If you speak a bit louder, are you afraid of breaking the Heavenly Law?"
Youth: ...
Perhaps he and Yun Ran were a bit contrary. He had good news to share with Yun Ran.
Yet, this woman, not a hint of friendliness, what a bother!
"To thank you for freeing me, I plan to take you treasure hunting. Do you want to go?"
At the mention of treasure hunting, Yun Ran’s eyes immediately lit up.
"Go, of course, I want to go!"
Although she and Xie Xuzhi, along with the Special Administration Bureau, never sat down for a detailed discussion on who claims which benefits.
They had a tacit understanding: the leader takes the final profits.
For instance, the main control of the Underground Palace was handled by Xie Xuzhi and the Bureau.
Even if Little Papermen or Dragon Spirit aided, the profits belonged to the Bureau.
Similarly, should Yun Ran follow the White Tiger youth for treasure hunting, the gains would be solely hers.
When it came to reaping benefits for herself, Yun Ran was always proactive, feeling invigorated and not tired anymore.
"Let’s go, let’s go now!"
The Ginsengfruit was also excited, having been stuck in the Demon-locking Tower for so long, feeling like a moldy mushroom.
Yun Ran bid farewell to Xie Xuzhi and followed the White Tiger youth away.
Moving so swiftly, Dragon Spirit merely opened the passage door, and Yun Ran was gone.
Dragon Spirit: ...
He suddenly felt that his master must have been deeply worried while raising Yun Ran.
It seemed he needed to keep an eye on her from now on, who knew if Yun Ran might get herself into trouble.
