novelzi Chapter 4 The Mistress of the Fang Clan
Chapter 4 The Mistress of the Fang Clan
Wen Ran took his time cleaning up the scene, carefully arranging it to look like an accident. Just as he turned to leave, hurried footsteps echoed from behind the door. The sound was soft and quick, immediately making Wen Ran doubt it was another man.
The old wooden door creaked open once again, but this time, Wen Ran felt no malicious intent emanating from the other side. Instead, the aura was completely different—calm yet anxious.
A young woman, appearing to be around his age, rushed in. Her golden eyes, filled with deep worry and panic, immediately locked onto Wen Ran. Tears welled up and spilled over as she froze, her gaze fixed on him. Her golden hair shimmered in the dim light, and her pale, delicate face made her look like a jade doll—crafted from the most precious material in the world.
"Wen Ran!" she cried, her voice trembling as tears streamed down her cheeks. "I-I thought you'd die... I'm so happy you're alive!"
Before he could respond, she rushed forward and wrapped her arms tightly around him, her embrace filled with raw emotion. Wen Ran stood frozen, utterly speechless.
But he was no fool. An old fox like him quickly pieced together the situation. She must be the mistress the previous owner of this body had a secret romance with.
However, he had no interest in such youthful entanglements. Children's games were beneath him, and all he wanted now was to escape this situation as quickly as possible.
"Yeah... but forgive me, miss. I have no idea who you are. Honestly, I'm not even sure who I am," Wen Ran said calmly, attempting to gently push the girl away.
Her golden eyes stared blankly at him, wide with disbelief, as though her entire world had just shattered.
"Wen Ran... you're joking, right? Tell me this is a bad joke..." Her arms dropped limply to her sides, her voice trembling with desperation. But then her gaze fell on the blood trickling from a wound on his forehead—something even he hadn't noticed yet.
Without hesitation, she stepped closer, her soft fingers lightly brushing against the wound as she examined it with care.
"My poor Wen Ran... why... why would the world treat you like this?" she murmured, her voice filled with tender concern.
Well, this is good for now, he thought, his expression calm but his thoughts anything but. If I can trick her into providing me with resources, my cultivation will skyrocket. I need to push this body to the next stage as soon as possible.
Soon, the two of them left the bamboo forest and approached a small town. A weathered wooden board above the city gate bore a single character: Fang.
The town had an air of modesty, with narrow, winding streets lined by simple wooden houses. But what caught Wen Ran's attention most were the people bustling about. Their clothing was far simpler than what he was accustomed to in his previous life.
This is where my new life begins. He took in a deep breath, his eyes burning with determination as he resolved to forge his future in this world.
But just as he stepped forward, the air seemed to shift, and a distant voice carried on the wind, chilling him to his core.
[New quest received:]
[Raze the town to the ground]
[Reward: Spirit Ascension Pill]
[Failure will result in death]
[Time limit: 14 days]
Wen Ran's breath hitched, his sharp gaze locking onto the peaceful town ahead. His heart pounded as the system's command burned vividly before his eyes.
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