The fortune telling was so accurate that I accidentally accumulated a huge amount of merit!

Chapter 1271 Yunran's Persuasion Through Reason

Long Ling felt that her excuse was so good that she became more and more confident as she spoke.

In the end, he even came to believe that he was innocent and that Xuan Chu was the one who did all the bad things.

"Let me tell you, Xuan Chu is not only an old-fashioned and inflexible person, but he also loves to meddle in other people's business. Only I am wholeheartedly thinking about you."

Yun Ran originally had a "let's see how you brag" expression on her face.

As Long Ling's words became increasingly outrageous, even going so far as to belittle Xuan Chu while employing manipulative tactics, Yun Ran finally lost her patience.

"My junior master doesn't like disciples who talk too much and are scheming."

With her weakness exploited, Long Ling's previously animated expression of claiming her innocence immediately turned serious.

"However, on the other hand, Xuan Chu's shortcomings can also be considered advantages in many ways. At least those demons and monsters dare not approach us."

The little paper doll was already used to this kind of scene.

No matter how much trouble the Dragon King causes, he will eventually be subdued by his master.

However, the way Yunran and Longling interacted still gave the others who witnessed this scene a little shock.

Chi Yao looked at the little paper figure next to him and asked in a familiar manner, "Does your master always interact with acquaintances in this way?"

The little paper doll was a bit confused. Although it didn't know why Chi Yao would speak to it in such a tone, it still subconsciously replied, "No, no, no, my master always persuades people with reason."

Chi Yao: ...

What a brilliant way to persuade people with reason! As for what kind of reason it is, it doesn't matter at all, right?

At this point, the auction downstairs had entered a critical stage, with only one or two people still locked in a stalemate.

Even though they knew they wouldn't be the ultimate winners, they still couldn't accept that something they were willing to empty their pockets to bid on was out of their reach.

When the auction price reached thirty magical artifacts, the bidding downstairs finally quieted down.

But the soft chirping of the crickets continued for a long time.

"This was the biggest auction I've ever seen. It's a pity I didn't get it in the end."

"Who would have thought that the Yang family was so wealthy? They used to be so low-key, I thought they were past their prime."

"Look at those people's eyes! They look like they want to eat them alive! Tsk tsk tsk, they must be furious!"

"Stop talking, I can already feel a chill creeping up my back."

……

These sounds are chaotic and disordered. Under normal circumstances, even if people who are far away listen carefully, they will only hear a buzzing sound.

But this didn't affect the people upstairs. Whether it was Yun Ran or Long Ling, they always had their own ways of distinguishing these sounds.

As for Chi Yao, it has even less of an impact. Even if his strength is now reduced to a hundred percent, he can still easily know the words and actions of everyone in the Divine Sword Manor.

The small cauldron undoubtedly belonged to Yunran; for Yunran, this was a predetermined outcome.

Long Ling abandoned her previous somewhat cheeky and manipulative behavior and said in a serious tone, "Congratulations, you've acquired another nice treasure."

Even though the small cauldron doesn't seem to have developed any sentience yet, and its value hasn't reached its peak, it's only a matter of time before it develops sentience once it falls into Yun Ran's hands. Chi Yao also followed up with a congratulatory remark.

"I wonder what will be served next. I'm already quite curious."

Long Ling sat in the chair, but his body was leaning slightly forward, clearly indicating that he was also intrigued.

Xiao Ding was taken to the private passage of the small building by the people of Shenjian Villa. Ma San, who had been silent at the corner of the stairs, finally had a chance to use his skills.

Yun Ran simply said, "Go and bring up that small cauldron."

The sound wasn't loud, but it reached Ma San's ears clearly and accurately.

"Yes, Master, I'll go right away."

The little paper doll was completely bewildered by the word "master," as it was always assumed that this kind of errand-running work was its job.

In an instant, the little paper doll felt a sense of crisis.

That damned thing! While it was away from its owner, it took advantage of the situation and stole its place!
However, before the little paper doll's fur could fully stand on end, it was calmed down by Yunran's gentle pat on the head.

"Good boy, your master has taken in a little brother for you. From now on, he's under your command."

The little paper figure, covered in black, immediately lost its initial resentment and grinned widely: "Don't worry, Master, I'll definitely take good care of it!"

As he said this, the little paper figure stood up straight, immediately assuming the role of the leader.

Looking at the little paper doll that Yun Ran had fooled so badly, Long Ling couldn't help but sneer inwardly: What a loser! He was so easily fooled by the slightest benefit that he lost his bearings.

Ma San moved quickly, his footsteps growing closer, until he reappeared on the second floor.

To his surprise, he saw another person he had never seen before on the second floor, and it was clear that the person had a very close relationship with the owner.

He had been guarding the building the whole time, and no one had come in. How did this person appear?

Fortunately, Ma San was a person who knew his place very well. Although he was curious, he was also clear that there were some things that he could not know.

He immediately stopped thinking about what was going on in his mind and respectfully placed the small cauldron on the table closest to Yun Ran.

Yun Ran raised her hand and waved it gently. After Ma San bowed, he respectfully returned to the stairwell where he had been standing.

"Although this person's aptitude is a bit lacking, he does have some discernment. He's barely qualified to be a gofer or errand boy."

When Ma San came up earlier, Long Ling had already scanned him with his powerful dragon soul, confirming that Ma San was already fiercely loyal to Yun Ran.

The little paper figure was eager to try it out and wanted to meet its subordinate. It was its first time being a little leader, and it was quite excited.

Chi Yao's gaze fell on the small cauldron.

As the master of the Dreamland, and having experienced it countless times, Chi Yao naturally recognized the small cauldron.

This cauldron was most likely made from scraps of the divine cauldron that had been enshrined in the temple for many years; even its shape is somewhat similar.

Unfortunately, despite their similar origins, they met different fates. The divine cauldron was a sacred object of the temple, holding a lofty status, while this small cauldron ended up in an auction house.

"It's a pity that this little cauldron didn't develop sentience; otherwise, its purifying power would probably be much stronger than before."