Chapter 591: Chapter 590: Am I Going to Have Bad Luck Again?
The members of the Sihui Sect grinned exaggeratedly upon seeing Xin Fu again, making him feel uneasy.
"What’s going on with you all?"
This was the perfect time to stir the pot, and Du Jun immediately recounted what had happened before.
He didn’t want to exaggerate too much, afraid that those with ulterior motives might twist things and make Xin Fu think they were using him, which would be counterproductive.
Xin Fu never expected that on the very first day, these people were already thinking about how to exploit loopholes.
This behavior might not be a big deal elsewhere, but at Qingfeng Temple, it was like they were disrupting their territory.
"Please wait a moment, I need to report this to the temple master first."
With those words, Xin Fu hurriedly left.
However, when Yun Ran learned of the incident, she didn’t even bat an eye.
Xin Fu stood respectfully at a distance, watching Yun Ran sip her soup, not daring to make any unnecessary noise.
After finishing the soup, Yun Ran handed the empty bowl to the Ginsengfruit beside her.
She then said, "I thought you would’ve been used to how these people always grab any benefits for themselves."
Xin Fu thought to himself: Of course, he knew that, but he didn’t expect these people to act up right under their temple master’s nose, knowing she’s not someone to be trifled with.
However, Yun Ran didn’t blame or scorn Xin Fu; she simply made a remark.
Yun Ran glanced at the Ginsengfruit: "Go find Gu Yuan and have him warn these people. Regardless of how they behave normally, they’d better be obedient at my Qingfeng Temple, or we’ll kick them all out!"
The Ginsengfruit nodded in agreement and left with the empty bowl.
As for being directed in such a manner by her own host, the head of the Special Administration Bureau’s Operations Department, the Ginsengfruit was perfectly fine with it, finding no issue.
Gu Yuan was also effective, personally visiting each person listed, monitored overnight by the Little Paperman.
Facing others, Gu Yuan was domineering and cold: "Qingfeng Temple is not a place for you to act wildly; put away your coercive tactics, or don’t blame me for showing no mercy!"
What else could they do but quietly comply and think of other strategies later?
Gu Yuan truly had no regard for the dignity of aristocratic families, capable of making life difficult for them while leaving no trace.
After warning these people, Gu Yuan contemplated seeking credit from Yun Ran, only to receive a call from the boss.
Gu Yuan immediately corrected his posture and answered the phone: "Boss, aren’t you busy...?"
The boss always had a sense of boundaries and generally wouldn’t interrupt others during their vacation.
Could it be there’s something only he can be instructed to handle?
Ugh, it’s his own fault for being so competent, causing the boss to think of him first every time.
Just as Gu Yuan was feeling self-satisfied, Xie Xuzhi’s cold voice came over the line.
"Your vacation is canceled, investigate the recent disappearances of several people; their identities are unusual, and the list has been sent to your email!"
Gu Yuan: ...
Didn’t he say that neither the boss nor the Special Administration Bureau could do without him? Ah, this damned elite (overworked) life of his.
"Yes, boss, I’m on it!"
After hanging up, Gu Yuan opened his email to find that the people on the list were all well-known and reputable masters.
These people, all disappeared at once?
If it weren’t for the bureau’s undercover agents spread across the country, they might not have gotten the news so quickly.
After discovering where these people vanished, Gu Yuan made several phone calls in succession.
While waiting for the special plane arrangements, Gu Yuan made time to say goodbye to Yun Ran.
This time leaving, who knows when they would meet again.
Seeing that Yun Ran looked well and not at all worn out by the possession, Gu Yuan’s worries were finally laid to rest.
"I received a temporary task and have to leave early, but don’t worry, everything is arranged, and those who needed warning have been warned.
If someone acts up, don’t indulge them, just hit back, after all, both I and the boss have your back!"
Gu Yuan saw nothing wrong with what he said, having backed Yun Ran countless times before.
Of course, more importantly, he knew well that Yun Ran was a measured person, and even when dealing with people, wouldn’t leave evidence against her.
"Alright, I understand."
Yun Ran, no longer part of the bureau, naturally wouldn’t inquire about Gu Yuan’s task, and both tacitly avoided the topic.
Subsequently, Yun Ran took out a colorful bead from her bag, which glittered beautifully.
"This is a Luck Bead made from Qingfeng Temple’s Qi Fortune, use it to ward off troubles if necessary."
Seeing the Luck Bead handed to him, Gu Yuan’s first reaction wasn’t joy.
His face immediately showed a hint of nervousness: "Am I going to be unlucky again?"
Having firsthand experience with Yun Ran’s fortune-telling, he knew it was scarily accurate.
Now that Yun Ran wanted to give him a bead for trouble protection out of the blue, wasn’t this a sign of impending trouble?
"No, it’s just to give you an extra amulet."
Gu Yuan exhaled a long sigh of relief, patting his chest: "You almost scared me to death."
Accepting the Luck Bead, he immediately felt a comforting warmth flow from his hand through his body.
Seeing that it was time, Gu Yuan quickly exchanged a few words with Yun Ran before leaving.
Watching him leave, the Ginsengfruit quietly spoke: "Host, giving Gu Yuan the Luck Bead from Qingfeng Temple, have you seen something?"
If Gu Yuan truly wasn’t in danger, then with the protective magical artifacts given by the Gu Family and the bureau, it would be more than sufficient.
"Not so much a danger, but life’s uncertainties..."
When Gu Yuan learned she was possessed by a grievance spirit, he selflessly offered his protective Ancient Bronze Seal to her.
Though she never received that seal in the end, Yun Ran recognized his gesture.
When Gu Yuan first returned, she clearly saw he was under a Peach Blossom Tribulation.
If his mind stayed strong, there’d be no issue, but if he got deeply involved, it would have significant consequences.
"I can shield him from the Life and Death Tribulation, but the Peach Blossom Tribulation is too karmic and I can’t intervene much..."
The Ginsengfruit detected a hint of helplessness in Yun Ran’s tone.
A formidable Peach Blossom Tribulation can be more terrifying than a Life and Death Tribulation.