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

Chapter 449 Split up
Listening to the chattering of the little paper figures, even those who knew Yun Ran's identity felt a bit numb.

Not to mention the Thunder Team, who were unaware of Yun Ran's true identity. At this moment, they were like robots, their necks stiff as they looked at Yun Ran and then at the little paper figure.

Then, in the cold weather when most of the ground was covered by snow, her face turned red and warm.

Before they came, they thought their responsibility was to help Yunran complete her mission when necessary.

Now, having witnessed Yunran's methods and the paper dolls' abilities, they felt that their only purpose in coming here was to increase Yunran's numbers.

Other instruments might lose track of the target due to the magnetic field, signals, and other factors here.

But with the little paper doll, even if the snow here gets a few more layers thicker, it won't make a difference.

Based on information previously obtained from the Northeast Branch Bureau, Minister Duan has confirmed that the villa mentioned by the little paper doll is the place where Xu Wen and Zhu Qing are currently living.

"The people from the General Administration need time to get here, so we'll probably have to change our plans."

Old Gong nodded in agreement. The people in the Northeast Branch might not be unaware of the situation here.

But this mess has already gotten so big that not everyone can handle it. Even if you go to the Northeast Branch, they won't be willing to get involved.

At this point, whoever agrees must bear the primary responsibility; no one would do something so thankless and exhausting.

All they have to do is wait, wait for the incident to happen, for the higher-ups to come down and investigate, and then everyone will share the responsibility. In that case, it will be a case of "the law does not punish the masses."

They're all part of the same system. Whether it's Minister Duan or Elder Gong, they all know these people are just trying to protect themselves, and there's no way to force them to cooperate.

"Should we go find those two seniors first?"

Minister Duan spoke first. Even though he had a lot of opinions, he could only address Xu Wen and Zhu Qing as seniors.

Looking at the forbearance on his face, Yunran felt sorry for him. This was what these people from the Xuanmen families called "decency".

"Go see them. After all, you are all from a prestigious Xuanmen family, so they should give you some face."

This clearly means that Yun Ran doesn't intend to go with them.

Old Master Gong thought for a moment before saying, "Do you want to go to that pile of rocks?"

Talking to smart people is so convenient, Yun Ran nodded.

"This mountain is so vast, and we don't know when the people from headquarters will arrive. We should at least find out what's going on here first."

Otherwise, even if the people from headquarters come, they'll be completely clueless and it'll just waste their time. I don't want to waste too much time here.”

Yunran can endure hardship, but that doesn't mean she enjoys it. She really doesn't want to stay in places with such harsh climates for long.

Ideally, we should take advantage of this time to figure out the situation here, so that we can get right to work once the people from headquarters arrive.

Elder Gong: ...

He suddenly feels like he's really getting old and can't keep up with the thinking pace of young people at all.

However, he had to admit that Yunran's suggestion was the best.

If it were anyone else, he might have rejected the suggestion out of concern for their safety, but if it were Yun Ran, then there would be no problem.

It was at this time that Mr. Gong finally realized how easy it was to have a reliable companion.

"Okay, see how many people you want to bring."

Yun Ran casually pointed to the Thunder Squad members: "I'll take these few. The rest of you, go to the villa. I'll let the little paper doll guide you. Also, the little paper doll can send me messages. If you find anything, just tell it."

After saying that, Yunran gave two small paper figures to Elder Gong and the others, and kept the rest for herself.

After discussing their plans, the group ate some dry rations on the spot and then split up to carry out their tasks.

Minister Duan looked at the little paper figure leading the way with a scrutinizing gaze.

When he was in the Northwest last time, he knew that the little paper doll was Yunran's magic weapon and that it was very powerful, but he did not have close contact with it.

Now, seeing the little paper figure occasionally reaching out to grab a handful of air and stuffing it into its mouth, its simple facial features and expressions are even more vivid.

If he still can't see at this point that this little paper figure is definitely not a simple magic artifact, then all his years of cultivation have been wasted.

The little paper figures, mindful of their limited mobility, flew slowly and looked back frequently, afraid they might fall behind.

As they walked, no one spoke; the only sound was the quiet, desolate crunch of their footsteps on the snow.

When the little paper figure looked back one last time, Minister Duan finally couldn't hold back.

He asked directly, "Are you catching bugs to eat?"

In any case, Minister Duan did not see clearly what the little paper figure was grabbing, but he guessed it was something like a small flying insect.

But in such cold weather, are there still tiny flying insects that they can't see?

Thinking of the little paper doll's constant mouth-opening eating motion, Minister Duan felt a pang of pity. How pitiful the little paper doll was, having to find its own food.

Thinking this, Minister Duan himself didn't realize that he was secretly condemning Yun Ran for being such a miser, unwilling to give his little paper doll a good meal!

The little paper figure looked straight at Duan after hearing his voice.

Its facial features are drawn exactly like those of a cartoon doll; even though it looks like a little paper doll, it's not weird or scary at all.

After blinking for a moment, the little paper figure realized what was happening and put on a sullen expression.

"You're the one who catches bugs to eat! Your whole family catches bugs to eat!"

Minister Duan: ...

No one told her that even a little paper doll could have such a temper?

It truly lives up to its reputation as something Yun Ran created; its temper is exactly like Yun Ran's.

The Special Administration personnel following behind, carrying the supplies, were seeing their minister being scolded so harshly for the first time.

They all quickly lowered their heads, afraid that they might accidentally reveal an inappropriate expression.

The little paper figure was still not satisfied after cursing Minister Duan, so it put its hands on its round waist.

"How can there be bugs on such a cold day? You're so ignorant! I'm going to tell your master, you're really stupid!"

Minister Duan never dreamed that he would be called stupid by a magical artifact. Is there any justice in this world?

Old Master Gong didn't hold back at all and was immediately amused by the little paper doll's words.

As for whether Minister Duan is embarrassed or not, oh, he doesn't care. Do you think I'd bother arguing with an old man like him?