Chapter 1340 - 1336: Isn’t This Just Barefaced Banditry!
After realizing Yun Ran’s extraordinary nature, the bald monk and his group began covert dealings.
The information they received, combined with messages from the Young Prince, indicated only that Yun Ran was the one at Divine Sword Manor who had purchased the special auction item.
Unfortunately, they still couldn’t ascertain Yun Ran’s true identity.
The Supreme Invitation Letter from Divine Sword Manor had changed hands so many times over the years that its origins were lost.
The only certainty was that Yun Ran had no ties to the Royal Family, the major public aristocratic families, or the powers associated with the Divine Hall.
The Young Prince noticed Yun Ran’s brazen demeanor was even more arrogant than his own, despite being a legitimate royal.
Yun Ran showed no respect for the Azure Dragon and White Tiger of the Divine Hall, and the Magic Artifact in her hand was intimidating.
Such a person definitely wasn’t from some unknown place.
The Azure Dragon pondered for a while before opting for a straightforward approach: "I wonder where our friend’s teachings originate?"
"No comment!"
The obediently sitting Dragon Spirit’s eyes flickered with surprise; Yun Ran, who usually boasted about Qingfeng Temple, wasn’t revealing her origin?
Not like it was something shameful. Even he, who shamelessly clung to become an honorary disciple of Junior Master, felt proud to mention Qingfeng Temple’s name.
Nevertheless, the Dragon Spirit was only surprised for a moment before returning to normal.
In terms of dealing with people, Yun Ran clearly had more experience than him, and given Yun Ran’s cunning nature, not speaking undoubtedly had her reasons.
Although Yun Ran appeared bold, her heart was already alert concerning these Divine Hall individuals.
If it weren’t for Dragon Spirit and the Little Paperman being trapped, Yun Ran would have fled without a trace long ago.
Even though she hadn’t seen the legendary High Priest’s full capabilities, his ability to predict events a thousand years ahead was enough.
It showed that the Divine Hall was an unwavering force, not to be easily disturbed.
Dealing with such people warranted caution.
Yun Ran’s tone remained steady; no extra actions or words were needed to make Azure Dragon understand.
He truly had no way of getting Yun Ran to reveal her origins.
After a long silence, Azure Dragon finally gave in and refrained from probing Yun Ran’s background.
He shifted to another topic instead.
"Our initial arrival here had no malicious intent. It’s just because reports indicated signs of the Evil Cultivation Association’s presence here.
Not only did they excel at deceiving minds, fooling the resident Xuan Sect family, but they’ve also involved countless ordinary citizens.
A few years back, a similar event saw the group claiming to be the Ascension Society sacrifice the lives of tens of thousands from a city..."
Upon being suspected of evil cultivation, Yun Ran showed no reaction until hearing that the Ascension Society sacrificed so many innocent people.
Yun Ran’s brows furrowed sharply, interrupting Azure Dragon before he finished.
"Those Ascension Society members committed such heinous acts, yet you people of the Divine Hall didn’t send anyone to annihilate them?"
In her world, any organization daring to sacrifice so many innocent lives would be hunted down by Qingfeng Temple, even if they fled to the Underworld.
If their legacy remained, the ancestors of Qingfeng Temple wouldn’t rest in their graves!
Angered, the Dragon Spirit listening felt upset too, having been involved as if he were an Ascension Society accomplice.
What nonsense! Just hearing it was irritating!
Yun Ran’s reaction was vigorous enough to surprise Azure Dragon.
He couldn’t quite discern whether Yun Ran was genuinely outraged or acting.
Regardless, he continued with what needed to be said.
"After sacrificing a city, the Ascension Society didn’t achieve their desired outcome; instead, they suffered backlash.
The entire city’s life force was consumed by the array, including the Ascension Society members.
However, no one knows if the Ascension Society members are completely extinct, although there’s talk their legacy isn’t entirely severed."
This clarified the situation for Yun Ran; after that sacrifice, even if the Ascension Society members survived, it was certain their leaders perished.
The methods of gaining power through sacrifice, if not entirely eradicated, would inevitably resurface.
Human desire is terrifyingly ugly, seeking power and relentlessly plundering from others to grow stronger.
But Yun Ran wasn’t here to discuss humanity’s flaws with Azure Dragon and his group.
"So now, you’ve confirmed we’re not part of the Ascension Society?"
Azure Dragon was again surprised by Yun Ran’s sharpness.
"Indeed, if the Ascension Society had control over a strong Dragon Spirit and someone of your caliber, they would’ve turned the tables long ago."
Before coming to Mei City, Azure Dragon intended to assist the Young Prince in eliminating such threats.
Should anything threaten a city’s life force, whether related to the Ascension Society or not, he wouldn’t let it pass.
Upon seeing the Dragon Spirit’s might, it was something beyond the Ascension Society’s reach.
If they had the ability to control a Dragon Spirit, they wouldn’t need those sacrificial methods.
Yun Ran sneered coldly.
"So, despite knowing we’re not remnants of the Ascension Society, you still plan to act against my Dragon Spirit—such good calculations!"
Originally intending to echo Yun Ran’s sneer, the Dragon Spirit felt his blood boiling instead.
For the first time, Yun Ran openly classified him as her own in front of outsiders.
Dragon Spirit became emotional, tears welling up...
His efforts, in return, finally sparked a bit of conscience in Yun Ran, that stingy person.
Unaware of Dragon Spirit’s sentimental mood, Yun Ran continued to berate Azure Dragon’s group: "Don’t tell me you intend to eliminate evildoers while looking all noble—it really tarnishes the Divine Hall’s reputation!"
Initially, Yun Ran had a degree of respect for the Divine Hall due to the legendary High Priest.
Now understanding they knowingly did not associate their identity with the Ascension Society.
Yet they intended to capture and tame Dragon Spirit purely because of his valuable nature, which was blatant robbery!
Yun Ran felt her itching hand; her anger was impossible to contain!