Cannon-Fodder Heiress Turns the Tables by Fortune-Telling-Chapter 771 - 769: Dragon’s Lair

Yun Ran felt like she was about to be jolted apart, and couldn’t even muster the energy to curse these Black Robed People who took the old route to save money and trouble.

Although Xie Xuzhi didn’t say anything, his eyes had already turned cold; clearly, he was very displeased with the current situation.

It was hard to tell how long had passed before the vehicle finally stopped.

Yun Ran had always been quite resilient before, but now she was seeing stars, indicating that she had really slacked off.

Ginsengfruit initially wanted to join in cursing them, but upon hearing someone approaching, he immediately shut his mouth and closed his eyes.

With a creak.

The cover at the base of the truck was opened, but the imagined stench did not assault them—only a faint, elusive aroma.

Luckily, it was Yan Ming who had opened the cover; otherwise, suspicions would have been raised.

Looking at the few people lying there seemingly without any awareness, for the first time, Yan Ming felt that he, as an undercover agent, was entirely out of his depth in front of the young lady. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Of course, that deeply feared Director Xie was not to be underestimated and was even more skillful in acting. No wonder so many people couldn’t surpass him.

"What are you doing there? Hurry up and get over here!"

A voice suddenly rang out from behind.

Yan Ming immediately collected his scattered thoughts, reached over to hoist Yun Ran and the others out.

As he approached, Yan Ming finally caught a whiff of the stench from the young lady’s body, which was truly marinated to the core.

Wow, it really stinks!

Uh~

After making such a sound, Yan Ming quickly covered his mouth, his eyes flickering.

He really wasn’t doing it on purpose; it was a purely physiological reaction—not an intentional disdain towards the young lady.

The sound was so pronounced that Yun Ran couldn’t ignore it even if she wanted to.

Although this was the effect she wanted, being so openly despised still left Yun Ran somewhat annoyed!

Once she captured all these people in one sweep, she’d surely let them taste this flavor as well.

"Is this the temple master who hogged all the limelight?"

Upon hearing this abruptly, Yun Ran’s breath stilled a bit.

At this moment, Yan Ming instantly transformed into a lackey, quickly saying to the person, "Yes, master. This is Yun Ran and that one from the Xie Family!"

The person seemed somewhat disdainful of Yun Ran and the others’ stench; originally stepping towards them, he suddenly halted.

"Go clean them up."

Feeling disliked, Ginsengfruit and Yun Ran showed no reaction.

Yet Xie Xuzhi’s heart suddenly flared with anger—perhaps this was the pride typical of noble family’s descendants, willing to be killed but not humiliated.

Soon after, someone came over with a hose and started spraying Yun Ran and the others.

Previously trapped in a hot, smelly place, their bodies had long been soaked in sweat.

Now when the water hit them, it was incredibly pleasing, the only downside being that it was a bit cold.

If it were warm water, it would be perfect—of course, that was just Yun Ran’s wishful thinking.

The scorching heat on her body was thoroughly quenched by the cold water, simultaneously extinguishing Yun Ran’s drowsiness.

"Bring them in!"

Yan Ming stepped forward first, promptly hoisting Yun Ran up; it was best for him to personally protect the young lady.

As for the young lady’s little apprentice and that Director Xie, their fate was less favorable, being hauled off by others.

Yun Ran did not open her eyes, but it did not impede her perception of the surroundings.

Initially not paying much attention, she now distinctly sensed a familiarity in the environment as if she’d been here before.

Following behind the master and others, it was Yan Ming’s first time in this place.

Despite ’proving himself’ numerous times before, he never managed to persuade the master to allow him access here.

Unexpectedly, this time he owed it to the young lady—entering so effortlessly.

However, as they continued, he realized something was amiss.

Why were they heading towards Death Mountain?

Yan Ming’s legs momentarily weakened; the rumors about Death Mountain were extremely daunting for Xuanmen people.

Sensing Yan Ming’s stumble, Yun Ran pinched his thigh.

This self-induced terror snapped Yan Ming back to reality; he promptly steadied his form without attracting suspicion.

Meanwhile, Yun Ran finally identified the familiar aura she’d noticed earlier.

Unexpectedly, she would end up in this place again.

Clunk, clunk, clunk...

A series of mechanical sounds echoed.

The solid ground suddenly opened into a gaping maw, akin to a beast ready to devour anyone who dared to venture forth.

Yun Ran’s curiosity was truly piqued at this moment; she immediately activated her Heavenly Eye, eager to unravel what kind of place this actually was!

Yan Ming quickly composed himself, walking behind with ’steadfast’ steps.

It seemed like he was headed to a sanctified place he longed for rather than one fraught with danger as the rumors suggested.

With her Heavenly Eye open, Yun Ran, along with Ginsengfruit who didn’t need sight to grasp the situation, surveyed their surroundings.

This meant that among the three outsiders, only Xie Xuzhi was left totally in the dark.

As Yun Ran was dragged to the mouth of the tunnel, a chilling wind blew through, making her shiver involuntarily, already drenched as she was.

Yan Ming, feeling his young lady’s tremor, couldn’t help but tremble a bit as well.

He was genuinely scared.

If earlier on the road the young lady had faltered, he might have found a way to dispose of the others, and abscond with the young lady.

But now, they had reached here; it was so perilous, yet the young lady wasn’t cautious enough.

This was indeed the ’Dragon’s Lair’, one careless move and lives would be lost.

He wished to say something to Yun Ran but this was not the place for conversation.

Yan Ming could only try to shield Yun Ran’s motion with his body.

Inside the tunnel, contrary to expectations, was not as dark and damp.

The surrounding stone walls bore old chiseling marks, clearly indicating this place had been around for a long time.

Yun Ran’s ’eyes’ naturally took in these details.

Reconciling the terrifying rumors surrounding Death Mountain with this, for a fleeting moment, Yun Ran wondered.

Could it be that the dangers associated with Death Mountain were intentionally fabricated?

Leading the way was the master, who deliberately diverted some focus towards Yan Ming and the new arrivals.

Observing their calm compliance despite the ominous locale, he was quite satisfied.

Of course, this satisfaction was predicated solely on their utility.

If not for the severe casualties from the mission to capture Yun Ran and the rest, these newcomers might not have had a chance to be here even after ten years.