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

Chapter 364 Cursed (2 Updates)
Xie Xuzhi turned his head, frowned, and looked at Yun Ran. He was very perceptive of other people's emotional changes.

Just moments ago, Yun Ran was smiling, but she was probably cursing someone in her heart. Now, in just a few minutes, she's completely changed.

"What are you doing?"

This question left Yun Ran bewildered. What had she done? Nothing, she had just asked Xie Xuzhi why he had come to see her.

"what?"

Xie Xuzhi: ...

Forget it, asking these questions is a waste of time.

“I’m leaving in an hour. Gu Yuan will stay behind. If you need anything, you can contact him directly.”

Even though Xie Xuzhi's tone was calm, Yunran still sensed that a storm was brewing.

"What happened?"

Unless something major happens, Xie Xuzhi would not miss the final round of the Xuanmen Grand Competition.

Even many people who couldn't make it before will make a special trip to watch the finals.

The Xuanmen Grand Competition is not something that can be held casually when one has nothing better to do.

This is an opportunity for those powerful families to demonstrate their strength to other families or forces, and also a good opportunity for the Special Administration Bureau to select fresh blood.

Xie Xuzhi advocated making good use of capable people, regardless of their background or status. At such an important time, why did he suddenly want to leave?

"Do you remember that Rong Gu who was worshipped by the Jing family, the richest family in Haicheng?"

Yun Ran remembered it all too well. That woman's talent was no less than hers. If she had a good background or met a good teacher, her cultivation would probably be unmatched in the Xuanmen sect.

"She's reappeared?"

Rong Gu's injuries were more severe than hers. Under normal circumstances, it would take at least three to five years for her to fully recover, provided that rare and precious herbs were readily available.

It's only been a few months, and she's already making a name for herself. This means she's had an opportunity, her injuries have healed, and she has considerable influence around her.

"Yes, there are other powerful families overseas behind her. When the Xuanmen was in chaos, many families left their homeland."

But all these years, they've wanted to come back. Now, all the families in the country are fighting like cats and dogs; who would be willing to give up the pie?

Although Xie Xuzhi did not explain in detail, Yunran already understood the meaning of his words.

Those who left back then hired a powerful thug, hoping to create an opening for their return.

Whether Xie Xuzhi was a member of the Xie family, one of the four great families, or a member of the Special Administration Bureau, he could not easily agree to this.

"What reason have they found to put pressure on you aristocratic families?"

Yun Ran easily understood what Xie Xuzhi was trying to say, and a slight smile finally appeared on his face.

"Yes, they found a joint statement from other prominent families in the country that has been around for hundreds of years. As long as they get the consent of more than half of the families, they can return to the country."

Yunran: ...

In other words, the conditions don't allow it; otherwise, she really wanted to give those old geezers who signed this joint declaration hundreds of years ago a good beating.

Although she didn't know exactly what the situation was at the time, the fact was that those old people left a big problem for future generations.

Xie Xuzhi saw the anger on Yun Ran's face before calmly explaining, "I saw a record of this matter in the Special Administration Bureau's top-secret internal files."

The Xuanmen sect suffered heavy losses back then, and the senior figures in power were worried that the Xuanmen sect in the country would be cut off from its lineage. They were only thinking of leaving some seeds behind.

They couldn't have predicted that, hundreds of years later, although the Xuanmen had declined considerably, it wasn't weak and didn't need those people at all. Yun Ran immediately retracted her previous 'arbitrary judgment,' after all, under the circumstances at the time, those people had already made the decision that best suited the situation.

She cannot use her current perspective to criticize the foresight of those people back then.

After thinking for a moment, Yun Ran took out a small paper doll and handed it to Xie Xuzhi: "This is for your self-defense."

The little paper dolls were used to their master sending them on business trips, and immediately flew to Xie Xuzhi's side.

"Don't worry, Master~"

Xie Xuzhi left, and Yun Ran watched his gradually disappearing figure before turning away.

As soon as they returned to the courtyard, Gu Yuan came up to them: "What did the boss say to you?"

Yun Ran glanced at Gu Yuan: "How could you not know? Didn't you say you were Xie Xuzhi's confidant?"

Gu Yuan: ...

He is indeed a confidant, but he doesn't know everything. Otherwise, the deputy director position would be his.

I was just about to reply when my phone rang; it was their internal ringtone.

Gu Yuan, who had been somewhat nonchalant, immediately straightened up, took out his phone, and apologized to Yun Ran: "I have something to do now, so I'll be leaving first."

After Gu Yuan left, Ginseng Fruit sighed, "Gu Yuan may seem unreliable, but when it comes to serious matters, he's actually quite dependable."

Yun Ran chuckled: "Otherwise what? Do you think just anyone can sit in the position of section chief? Xie Xuzhi is not the kind of person who favors relatives and friends. People without ability can't even get within three meters of him."

After the celebration banquet ended, everyone left.

All the little paper figures flew out and, like little bees, diligently began cleaning. In less than ten minutes, they had tidied up the place spotlessly.

Once you've eaten and drunk your fill and have nothing else to do, it's the perfect time to sleep.

Lying in bed, Yunran was half asleep when she suddenly felt a sharp, stabbing pain in her palm.

Yunran suddenly opened her eyes, her gaze instantly clearing from a dazed state.

Even though the lights weren't on, a sliver of light still seeped into the room from outside, and Yunran could clearly see a red dot on her palm.

When Yunran finally saw what the red dot was, she was so angry she laughed.

"Who the hell has the audacity to cast a curse on me?!"

Anyone whose cultivation is lower than hers and who dares to curse her will surely suffer a backlash and die.

But now, the red dot on her hand clearly tells her that the person's curse has succeeded.

Even though it didn't hurt her vitals or foundation, it still made Yun Ran feel like she had been slapped in the face.

Meanwhile, in a traditional courtyard house in Kyoto.

The moonlight was perfect, but in the middle of the courtyard stood a peculiar altar, upon which sat a simply dressed woman.

Watching the incense stick inside the incense burner, which reeked of blood, suddenly break in half without warning.

"Fairy Maiden, this is..."

An old man stood nearby, his eyes filled with eagerness, wanting to know if the curse had succeeded.

The woman turned her face to the side, and the light shone on her face. If Yun Ran were here, she would recognize that this person was none other than Rong Gu.