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Chapter 324 Your Request, I Refuse (2 Updates)
Yun Ran took out her peach wood sword, and with the blessing of the ancestor's sword intent, its aura became even stronger.

Who would have thought that this strangely shaped peach wood sword was actually a family heirloom of Qingfeng Temple?

The ancestor's sword intent is something that not just any sword can withstand or wield; this peach wood sword is one of them.

Mo Zhi, who was sleeping soundly, suddenly felt a chill run down her spine after Yun Ran took out the peach wood sword. Her whole body was covered in goosebumps.

He quickly opened his eyes, and couldn't help but wonder: Could it be that some powerful opponent has come looking for the master again?
He immediately poked his head out of the jade pendant, but saw nothing. The people around him were all people he had met and knew before.

Mo Zhi immediately turned her head towards the direction that had previously made her feel uneasy.

Then, his eyes were fixed on the peach wood sword in Yunran's hand.

If she remembered correctly, she had seen this peach wood sword many times before, but in the past, she had only thought of it as a very powerful magical artifact.

It turned out that the intimidation today was actually emanating from this peach wood sword, which left Mo Zhi somewhat bewildered.

Even though Master Mingming hadn't used any sword moves or released any sword energy, he had only taken the peach wood sword out. How could it have such a powerful aura?

Mo Zhi really wanted to ask what was going on, but she had been by Yun Ran's side for quite some time and knew Yun Ran's character very well.

If there's something she can be told, the master will definitely tell her; otherwise, it's best not to ask anything.

Mo Zhi immediately pulled her head back, perhaps because she had the psychological suggestion that the peach wood sword posed no threat to her.

The uncomfortable feeling that Mo Zhi had experienced earlier had subsided considerably.

Those around who were unaware of the situation thought Yun Ran was just walking around casually, but in reality, Yun Ran was following an array formation from an ancient book left behind by Qingfeng Temple.

At each crucial point, she would swing her peach wood sword and release sword energy.

In those people's eyes, this behavior was just like Yunran, a little girl, waving an ugly 'stick' from time to time, just like the other children in the village.

"Didn't those people from the Special Administration Bureau say before that we weren't allowed to wander around freely?"

"Didn't you see the people over there? Didn't you pay any attention? They're probably just some junior apprentices from their Special Administration Bureau. Don't cause trouble!"

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If Wan Ji were here, hearing his companions' speculations, he would definitely roll his eyes to the heavens.

Once Yun Ran had filled all forty-nine points, an array invisible to the naked eye was formed.

If it were just her previous sword energy, Yunran might still worry that the sword energy formation was unstable.

But now, with the sword intent given by the ancestor, even if heavenly lightning were to strike this place, it probably wouldn't be able to break through it.

The moment the sword energy array was formed, Xuan Chu felt the restriction from the Heavenly Dao on his body tremble slightly.

This indicates that something has appeared that Heaven dislikes but can only acquiesce to.

His gaze immediately turned towards the direction where the camp was shrouded in clouds.

His previous observations were correct: Yun Ran's world-destroying power had increased.

Wu Zichangli, who was trapped underground, looked up.

Even though his surroundings were completely dark, he managed to see through layers of stones and 'see' the outside world. Others couldn't see the array of sword energy, but he could.

He immediately snorted coldly, his tone containing both disdain and a hint of satisfaction.

[This little girl is petty and ruthless, but she's also quite efficient and has a bit of the spirit of the witch clan!]

He was trapped willingly, but he wouldn't waste his breath telling those people that he wouldn't go out, nor did he want to.

In this world, there is never a shortage of people who judge others with their own petty minds. No one will believe what a person says if they don't believe it.

This sword formation is good; fewer people will bother him in the future!

The chattering of the tomb-suppressing beasts reached his ears again, but Chang Li didn't find it annoying at all.

They were created to keep him company and relieve his boredom. He is immortal and indestructible, and so are these tomb-guarding beasts. It's much better than being with people.

When Yun Ran finished setting up the sword formation and returned, she saw Xie Xuzhi and Xuan Chu standing together talking.

Yunran isn't always that curious.

He immediately turned around and went back via another route, avoiding them completely.

Therefore, they did not hear what Xuan Chu was saying at that moment: "Director Xie, I hope you can let me accompany Yun Ran on any missions she assigns in the future."

Xie Xuzhi's brows were furrowed, and his face was etched with exhaustion, with faint redness in his eyes.

He seemed somewhat irritable, and his former air of refinement as a scion of a prominent family had diminished considerably.

"Logically speaking, the Special Administration Bureau should unconditionally cooperate with the people of your Tiandao Village. However, do you know what kind of missions Yun Ran sends out every time?"

Perhaps in your eyes, Yunran is dangerous and someone you are wary of. If it weren't for the relevant agreements, you would probably have imprisoned her directly.

But in my opinion, Yunran is an outstanding special agent. She completes every mission exceptionally well, saving countless lives.

It's not fair for me to clip her wings now just because of your suspicions and the possibility that she might do something bad in the future for unknown reasons.

I cannot guarantee that your presence will not interfere with her judgment or even hinder her mission while she is carrying it out.

Behind every mission of the Special Administration Bureau are countless lives. If her judgment contradicts yours and something goes wrong, no one can bear the responsibility.

My responsibility and stance is to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of my subordinates and the lives of many more innocent people.

Therefore, I refuse your request.

Xie Xuzhi was not a leader who only talked the talk; he knew very well that in a mission, there was never an absolutely correct choice, only the most suitable one.

Especially in situations involving saving lives, sometimes extreme measures may be used, and even choices that go against human nature may be made.

However, this does not mean that this choice is wrong.

Xuan Chu didn't expect Xie Xuzhi to refuse him, but Xie Xuzhi's words made some sense, which he couldn't refute.

He knew very well that if Yunran used the Calamity ability during the mission...

Even if it's to save more people, he will still intervene and stop others, unable to care about the lives of others.