Cannon-Fodder Heiress Turns the Tables by Fortune-Telling-Chapter 107 - 106 I call this a tactic of first suppressing then promoting (2 more - s)

Chapter 107: 106 I call this a tactic of first suppressing then promoting (2 more Chapters)

Yun Ran’s "Modesty" left Ginsengfruit somewhat baffled. When had the Host ever shown weakness? Hadn’t she always charged forward directly whenever there was an issue?

[Host, are you really badly injured?]

"You don’t understand, this is called suppressing first and then rising. If I guarantee everything now, wouldn’t it seem like I handle things very efficiently?

And then, for more challenging matters in the future, everyone would think that it’s something I should handle, and then I’d truly become a big resentment."

Her mentor had taught her to be extra cautious outside, and when facing big clients, to exaggerate even a five-point difficulty to ten.

That way, once she managed to handle it, people would appreciate and give thanks; otherwise, human nature’s coldness and greed would make her cry in despair about life.

However, what Yun Ran didn’t know was that although she intentionally exaggerated the difficulty, in Xie Xuzhi’s understanding, this was normal.

Having no clear understanding of her own abilities, Xuan Sect does have many powerful figures, but others also possess similar mentalities as hers.

There were quite a few incompetents, which made her seem particularly noticeable, despite her complaints and weariness, due to the contrast provided by her peers.

Xie Xuzhi had never expected Yun Ran to be so cunning.

"This matter will be handled by you; as for the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures and manpower you need, I will prepare them!"

Having accepted the job, Yun Ran would naturally handle it well.

Immediately, she said cheerily, "Rest assured, leave it to me!"

Yun Ran flipped through those transfer agreements. Although she was not yet of age, things like asset transfers could certainly be managed by the Xie Family.

After neatly signing her full name, Yun Ran pushed the documents back across to Xie Xuzhi.

"Thank you, Director Xie."

Saying that, Yun Ran turned around, ready to get to work. She needed to first check the power of the Ancient Blade, then make a comprehensive assessment.

At the same time, she also had to negotiate with the Dragon Vein.

Seeing Yun Ran so eager to get to work, Xie Xuzhi’s face immediately showed a satisfied expression.

Compared to those who were indolent but held positions, Yun Ran, who earned her money and got things done, clearly won his favor more.

Just after reaching the courtyard gate, an old man with a very low presence appeared behind Yun Ran; if not for her exceptional perception that greatly surpassed others.

She might not even know who took her life.

As the old man appeared behind Yun Ran, she suddenly turned her head towards him: "Scaring people can literally scare them to death!"

The old man had already concealed most of his aura, surprised by Yun Ran’s quick detection.

Previously, he had also appeared behind Gu Yuan in this manner, but regrettably, this highly regarded contender from the Gu Family hadn’t detected him immediately.

If he had been an enemy, Gu Yuan wouldn’t have known how many times he might have died.

This young girl in front of him made him unsure how high her Dao progress really was.

"The young master has asked me to accompany you!"

No need to think, this young master must definitely be Xie Xuzhi. She didn’t think that this was because Xie Xuzhi didn’t trust her but had found a supervisor.

"Alright, let’s go together then."

Seeing Yun Ran did not hold a grudge for his testing and scaring behavior, the old man’s opinion of Yun Ran improved even more.

The two once again arrived at Dragon Heart Pond. The surveillance in this area had been disabled by Xie Xuzhi’s highest authority; now, no one but he could restore it.

But Yun Ran was still not reassured; she directly cast a Magic Spell to block all sight around her. Taking money to do a job was one thing, but she hadn’t planned to be publicly recognized.

She was no longer the heir of Qingfeng Temple, a person revered by those in Xuan Sect; in this world, she was a maverick.

In any field, there’s group clustering, even to the point of factional division.

Many promising individuals, if they have some backing, can intimidate others and grow well, but mavericks without any backing fighting their way out to seize resources are often directly crushed.

The old man, raising an eyebrow, observed Yun Ran’s Magic Spell, which sealed off all sight nearby.

It even altered the local magnetic field, rendering all electronic devices useless and preventing any Xuan Sect methods from spying.

Yun Ran’s hands lightly touched the water surface.

The originally calm water suddenly stirred as if a basin filled with water had been struck, then rippled out in waves.

This was the Dragon Vein responding to her, though weakly, yet the elder could sense it.

Before he came, he knew of the Dragon Vein’s feigned death, shocked but without doubts.

But now, seeing the Dragon Vein responding to Yun Ran, the emotions in his eyes could not be concealed—a mismatch for someone usually unnoticeable.

"I’ve been here for over fifty years, yet did not know that this Dragon Vein had been schemed against. If only I had known earlier..."

The elder didn’t finish his sentence, but Yun Ran roughly guessed what he wanted to say.

If he had known the Dragon Vein was still alive, he definitely would have tried to save it—did this mean his capabilities were lacking, guarding a treasure mountain unknowingly?

What Yun Ran didn’t know was that within such a short time, she had made an expert capable of concealing his aura and who had reached a high level of returning to simplicity, develop severe self-doubt.

"This underlying Sacrificial Array can suppress the methods of the people from Xuan Sect. I can perceive it only because I have a special Life Chart and Magic Treasure—it’s normal that you did not know."

Yun Ran was simply explaining normally, but to the old man, hearing this made Yun Ran, despite her young age and strong abilities, seem not arrogant, even comforting an old man like him.

His attitude towards Yun Ran improved even more—it could be said that when one likes someone, whatever they say seems praiseworthy.

Yun Ran released the Little Paperman, pricked her own finger, and dabbed blood on its eyes and mouth.

A squeaking voice arose: "Master, what do you instruct?"

"Go tell the Dragon Spirit below, I will save it and ask for Dragon Breath in exchange; ask if it agrees!"

The Little Paperman plunged straight into the pond and quickly disappeared.

The old man did not idle either, starting to examine the surroundings. If there was an Array below this pond, there must be some traces around.

Only, they had not considered this previously and thus overlooked it.

Before long, the Little Paperman came back, but its panting appearance made it clear it had been heavily exhausted.

Yun Ran had started manipulating these Little Papermen from a young age and could definitely be said to be skilled at it.

Even splitting mountains couldn’t usually exhaust them like this; it seemed that the Sacrificial Array was indeed fierce.