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

Chapter 272 Host, we've made something of ourselves! (2nd update)
Just as Gu Yuan was about to leave, Zhongli Yuanjing suddenly asked, "How much of your affection for Yun Ran is based on exploitation, and how much is genuine?"

Zhongli Yuanjing was a person who valued cause and effect very much. It was precisely because of this that he did not have a very kind look on people with bad fates or those who were entangled in karma.

Furthermore, he has no intention of changing his principles, which at least filter out a large portion of the truly terrible people.

But Yunran was an exception, not only because she saved their lives, but also because she was willing to sacrifice her already meager merits.

As a member of the Xuanmen sect, he knew better than anyone that for someone like Yun Ran, who was destined to be abandoned by heaven, accumulating merit was one of the few things that gave her the confidence to live like a normal person.

Yunran's willingness to give away all her merits is enough to demonstrate her noble character.

He really didn't want to see such a reliable and kind person be taken advantage of one day.

Gu Yuan looked up and gazed earnestly at Zhongli Yuanjing: "Yun Ran once predicted that I would die ten times over. It was she who saved me by exchanging one life for another."

She is also my savior. In my heart, she is my half-sister. Anyone who dares to bully her is like shitting and pissing on my head.

Now, I am indeed taking advantage of her kindness to your Zhongli family to obtain the benefits we want, but these benefits will bring advantages to many more people.

Don't let Yunran's young age fool you; she's more insightful and kind-hearted than anyone else. As long as it doesn't harm anyone, I'm sure she'd be perfectly willing to be used by others.

Perhaps it was the clarity and sincerity in Gu Yuan's eyes when he spoke about Yun Ran's affairs.

Zhongli Yuanjing felt somewhat relieved. The abilities of the people in the Xuanmen were too strong. He had seen many people who had been betrayed and hurt. Once they developed inner demons, they were doomed.

"I don't mean anything by it, I just hope that the power struggle among the top officials of the Special Administration Bureau will not make Yun Ran the sacrificial cannon fodder."

"Of course, Yun Ran is also my bottom line. I won't disturb Master Zhongli's rest any longer. I'll be leaving now."

Gu Yuan had just left when Zhong Lisu returned.

Seeing his hesitant expression, Zhongli Yuanjing suddenly felt a pang of melancholy.

If he hadn't witnessed a young genius like Yun Ran, he would be quite satisfied with a young man like Zhong Lisu at this moment.

Unfortunately, no if.

"Just say what's on your mind."

"Uncle, Director Gu has gone to another ward. Judging from his appearance, it seems like something's happened..."

Zhong Lisu had originally planned to visit Yun Ran these past few days.

With Gu Yuan present, Yun Ran's ward was not only an intensive care unit, but no one except him and his close confidants was allowed to enter.

Zhongli Yuanjing glanced at Zhongli Su before saying, "You want to ask him if he came here because of Yunran, right?"

Zhong Lisu wasn't embarrassed at all that his thoughts had been guessed. Although he hadn't spent much time with Yun Ran and had even been disliked by her, being quite fierce to her several times, he still felt a sense of shame.

But he was also very worried about Yunran. Unfortunately, many things were covered up by those above, and he didn't even know what kind of injury Yunran had suffered.

"You don't need to worry about this. You'll find out when you reach the required level."

Zhongli Su: ...

"By the way, the family originally intended for you to gain experience here so that you could be sent to another place later."

But this time, you must understand that if your strength is insufficient, even a place that seems safe to others could be a dead end. I plan to arrange for you to return to the clan's territory to train. You can pack up now; someone will come to pick you up tonight.

Zhongli Su was truly bewildered now. Wasn't he supposed to be here taking care of the clan elders?

Moreover, he seemed to be talking about Yun Ran just now, how did it suddenly turn into him being sent back and having to start over?
"Elder, I..."

"This is your grandfather's arrangement, and the elders of the clan unanimously approved it. You have no room to refuse."

Zhong Lisu's shoulders slumped immediately, feeling utterly miserable.

However, he didn't feel much rejection; he was just a little frustrated.

But thinking that if it weren't for Yun Ran, he probably wouldn't even have been able to leave behind a complete corpse, his adrenaline surged again.

"I understand, I'll go pack my things now."

Gu Yuan took advantage of this opportunity to bring over several groups of people who had previously been clearly neutral and unwilling to get involved.

He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, thinking how truly Yun Ran was their lucky star. If anyone ever said that Yun Ran was a cursed person or a jinx, he would be the first to disagree.

When Yunran returned to her hospital room, she could clearly feel that Gu Yuan's aura was not as low as before, and she knew that she no longer needed to pretend to be subservient.

"I heard Jiang Ming call you Director Gu earlier. Did you get a promotion and a raise?"

Seeing that Yun Ran was clearly deliberately changing the subject, Gu Yuan didn't expose her.

He continued, "I guess so. After all, I'm top-notch at handling things, so it's only natural that I get promoted and receive a raise."

Yun Ran's eyes darted around, and she was just about to ask herself if there was a large reward.

Gu Yuan, as if he could read her mind, spoke up directly: "You've done a great job this time, the boss will definitely recommend you for commendation later."

Furthermore, your Ran Mansion has already submitted the relevant renovation documents as you requested, and the approval has been granted. It is completely yours now, and no one can take it away.

Those who were initially jumping around enthusiastically have been completely suppressed. From now on, as long as you don't do anything reckless, you can basically live a peaceful and happy life.

Yunran's mouth gaped open, clearly very surprised.

She's not even a formal member of the Special Administration Bureau, yet she receives such treatment? This is far more important than money.

"Of course, there are also considerable monetary rewards. The people from the Northwest Branch have nominated you as this year's Xuanmen Rising Star."

Once you pass the relevant review, you'll be qualified to establish your own sect. In simpler terms, your sect's glory will begin anew with your name on the list!

Good things kept happening one after another, and Yunran felt like she was about to be overwhelmed by all the good fortune.

Not only do they have money, but they also receive achievement awards and even official honors.

Does this mean that in this book's world, Qingfeng Temple doesn't exist, but she can recreate a branch of Qingfeng Temple?

And she is the founder of this lineage!
The ginseng fruit looked at Yun Ran, who was practically floating on air, even more so than her: [Host, we've really made something of ourselves! Hahahaha, who would have believed I'd actually become a mountain-opening magic weapon~~~]

(End of this chapter)