Cannon-Fodder Heiress Turns the Tables by Fortune-Telling-Chapter 960 - 958: Just in Case

Xuan Chu and the other villagers of Heavenly Dao Village had been guarding for ages, finally managing to capture the last two Guardian Dragon Spirits.

With a sigh of relief, he quickly took out the Sound Transmission Talisman, intending to contact Yun Ran to see if she was still at Five Emperors Mountain.

But what shocked Xuan Chu was that the talisman showed no reaction whatsoever.

There are only two possibilities for this: either the recipient is dead, or they simply do not exist.

Otherwise, even in a place like Death Mountain, where messages might not temporarily get through, actual transmission failure is unlikely.

No matter which possibility it is, at this moment, Xuan Chu only felt an intense tingling on his scalp.

Recalling Yun Ran previously asking him about the Heavenly Book, Xuan Chu immediately suspected that book of being behind this.

Xuan Kong looked at his apprentice, suddenly standing there like a wooden figure, feeling somewhat puzzled.

After all the effort to capture the last two Guardian Dragon Spirits, they wouldn’t have to live like savages here anymore. Why wasn’t Xuan Chu happy?

"You little brat, what are you doing?"

Upon hearing his master’s voice, Xuan Chu mechanically turned his head and revealed the Sound Transmission Talisman in his hand.

"Master, I can’t locate Yun Ran with the talisman!"

The already weathered Xuan Kong, looking several years older than his age during this period, had his expression freeze upon hearing this.

The wrinkles on his face suddenly became vivid: "What did you say!!!"

Although the saying goes that one’s own apprentice is the best, this didn’t prevent Xuan Kong from appreciating and liking Yun Ran as well.

"What’s going on!"

Xuan Chu recounted his last meeting with Yun Ran and continued saying, "I suspect the Heavenly Book is at fault; I don’t know if Yun Ran has encountered trouble!"

Not to mention their past relationship, Yun Ran generously handed over Er Dan, after absorbing the Heavenly Dao Origin, to Heavenly Dao Village.

Xuan Chu’s first reaction was to find Yun Ran, wishing to assist if possible.

"Master, I’m going to find Yun Ran!"

Back then, they had a three-year agreement with Huaiyi True Master, where Xuan Chu was to serve as a bodyguard alongside Yun Ran without conditions.

During this time, circumstances required Xuan Chu’s presence, so he hadn’t accompanied Yun Ran.

But now, Xuan Chu’s duties here were done.

While Xuan Kong saw a mess that still needed handling, in light of the three-year agreement, he refrained from stopping Xuan Chu.

He only nodded gently.

Xuan Chu handed over the two Array Balls sealing the Guardian Dragon Spirits along with Er Dan to Xuan Kong, just as he was about to leave.

But Xuan Kong called him back: "Wait a moment!"

Xuan Chu looked back at Xuan Kong, puzzled, with an expression that seemed to say ’weren’t you letting me go?’

Xuan Kong was speechless and gave Xuan Chu a sidelong glance: "That little girl Yun Ran has plenty of treasures on her, yet when she set out for the Heavenly Book, she ended up disappearing without a trace.

You think you’re that much stronger than her? Take Er Dan and these Array Balls sealing the Guardian Dragon Spirits with you.

Just in case you need them. Our Heavenly Dao Village folks can tap into Tai Tian Dao Origin power far more easily than others!"

As he spoke, Xuan Kong handed back the Array Balls and Er Dan that Xuan Chu had just given him.

Xuan Chu thought about it, realized his master made sense, accepted them, and turned to leave.

That departing figure had a decisively resolute look.

Xuan Kong watched him go, and suddenly his eyes became slightly moist: "When kids grow up, it’s no longer easy. They’re brave enough to venture into any dangerous place and don’t spare a thought for this old man!"

He said he was going to find Yun Ran, going after the Heavenly Book, but in Xuan Kong’s heart, there was a vague voice, worrying when his apprentice and he might meet again after this departure.

He used to see him every day, unable to stand it, feeling annoyed, wanting to push him out for experience.

Now, just as he leaves, barely out of sight, Xuan Kong already starts to miss him.

Alas, truly getting old.

Xuan Chu found Gu Yuan to inquire about Yun Ran’s whereabouts, knowing that others might not know, but Gu Yuan surely would have some information.

True to Xuan Chu’s expectations, the busy-as-a-bee Gu Yuan indeed had some knowledge.

However, as he was too busy and had too much faith in Yun Ran, he never suspected anything.

His eyes glued to the papers in hand, he answered Xuan Chu’s questions without even looking up.

Once he finally wrapped up his work, intending to chat with Xuan Chu properly, there wasn’t even a shadow left of Xuan Chu in the office.

"Hey, this Xuan Chu, didn’t he see how busy I am? No patience at all, what’s the hurry couldn’t he have waited a moment?

Rushing off like that, makes me seem like I have no manners, such great indignation!"

Gu Yuan had decided that once Xuan Chu returned that evening, he would have a good talk with him.

Unfortunately, he was destined not to see Xuan Chu return for his chiding.

Xuan Chu quickly reached the place where Yun Ran and the others had previously found the space rift.

The Little Paperman had been watching this spot; cautious that it might pique some ill-intentioned interest, it also set up an Array here.

In the eyes of outsiders, this place appeared deserted, with no foot traffic, hence no one would naturally approach.

Sensing Xuan Chu’s aura, the Little Paperman flew out, eyes full of curiosity: "What brings you here?"

Since the Little Paperman was present, Yun Ran must be around too.

Xuan Chu, who was initially worried, now felt somewhat reassured.

"Where’s Yun Ran?"

The Little Paperman shook its head, knowing only that its master and others had entered another space rift from this cliff, and nothing further.

If it were anyone else, the Little Paperman would never speak a word.

But Xuan Chu was different; he knew about the master’s origins in the Outer Domain, so speaking posed no issue.

"My master and the team entered another space rift. That should be the true location of the Heavenly Book!"

After saying this, the Little Paperman recalled the Dragon Spirit, adding: "The Dragon King also came before and passed through that space rift."

Xuan Chu knew finding the Heavenly Book wouldn’t be easy but didn’t expect it to be hidden this securely.

He looked again at the two Array Balls in his hand containing the Guardian Dragon Spirits.

So, might these Guardian Dragon Spirits be actually in charge of guarding the sealed space rift?

But because of the overly long passage of time, they lost much power and attracted unwelcome attention, leading to the discovery of the Heavenly Book.

While Xuan Chu was lost in thought, Er Dan, who had been playing dead all along, seemed to notice something useful, as the light on its body flickered incessantly.