Senior sister, stop working and go home for dinner.

Chapter 150 The Covert War Under Gentle Delay

The world created by Qianfanwang of the Wangchuan family can be found in "Senior Sister, Stop Working and Go Home for Dinner".

Chen Anran shook his head, his expression unusually solemn. "This trip is to rescue someone, which may require us to take action. The other party's background is unknown, so there may be risks."

He didn't hide the risks and stated them directly. His agreement with Qi Lan was more of an equal transaction and cooperation than a one-sided maneuver.

Upon hearing this, Qi Lan raised an eyebrow under her hat brim, showing some interest. She was naturally a restless person. Although running a cat café at the foot of Yunyin Mountain was stable and she could even mooch off spiritual food, it had become somewhat monotonous over time. Being able to exercise, especially if she might face opponents with "foundational strength," was not a bad thing for her; on the contrary, it could test her own cultivation.

"Take action? Risks?" Qi Lan stood up, arms crossed, leaning against the counter, a wild smile playing on her lips. "Sounds more interesting than moving stones. So, what's the specific objective? When do we set off?"

"Let's go immediately."

"Okay." Qi Lan said no more, turned around and went upstairs to her private residence to pack her luggage.

Chen Anran didn't delay and called Fatty Li, asking him to drive over immediately.

Qi Lan moved quickly, and in less than fifteen minutes, she came down from the second floor carrying a light backpack.

"Let's go." She said succinctly, walked to the door, hung up the "Temporarily Closed" sign, and locked the shop.

Chen Anran and Qi Lan walked side by side into the biting cold wind, heading towards the entrance to the mountain path. Huiming was already waiting there with a simple bag. Upon seeing Chen Anran and Qi Lan, he immediately bowed in greeting.

"Real person, benefactor Qi Lan."

Chen Anran nodded to Huiming, and a moment later, Fatty Li drove up in his black sedan and came to a steady stop in front of the three of them.

After getting out of the car, he saw Chen Anran's solemn expression and Huiming and Qi Lan, who were ready to go, and knew that something important must have happened. He didn't dare to ask any questions, but respectfully opened the car door: "Immortal Master, the car is ready."

Chen Anran sat in the passenger seat first, while Huiming and Qi Lan sat in the back seat.

"To the airport, the sooner the better," Chen Anran ordered in a deep voice as he fastened his seatbelt.

"Understood!" Fatty Li replied, immediately started the car, skillfully turned the car around, and drove down the mountain.

The wheels made a rustling sound as they rolled over the still-snowy road surface.

Chen Anran closed his eyes and leaned back in his chair, his fingers unconsciously tapping lightly on his knees as he rapidly sorted through his current cards in the deck.

Thousand-year-old peach wood sword, soul-nourishing shrine, wrathful Arhat statue, five Dharma protector Vajra plaques, space ring, small universe seal, Vajra relic, and mirror for seeing one's true nature.

Inside the display case, of the seven cabinets, three were evolving the Xuanyuan Sword, one was evolving rice and vegetables, one was still occupied by the mysterious jade pendant, and Chen Anran no longer continued to evolve the magic weapon. Instead, he used one cabinet to evolve the spirit-gathering brick and the other to evolve the spirit-gathering stone.

All other items were placed in the Evolution Museum in the Divine Sea, except for the Vajra Relic, which Chen Anran strung together with red thread into a bracelet and wore on his left hand.

"Vajra Relic, Effects: Contains pure Buddhist power, which can slowly release gentle Buddhist power to nourish the wearer's body, slightly enhancing physical strength and foundation, and providing additional benefits for the cultivation of Buddhist supernatural powers. With long-term wear, there is a chance to comprehend low-level Buddhist protective supernatural powers."

Chen Anran opened her eyes and looked out the window.

Unbeknownst to him, he was no longer that ordinary boy. The Cloud Hidden Sect was beginning to take shape, he had followers by his side, and he had accumulated quite a few trump cards. Although his cultivation at the mid-stage of Qi Refining was not top-tier, with the wonders of the Evolution Museum and numerous magical treasures, he now had the confidence to face any storm.

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Yunshi Airport's terminal building was brightly lit and bustling with people.

Flight information was broadcast over the loudspeaker, and passengers with their luggage hurried along; everything seemed busy yet ordinary.

Feng Changyuan, dressed in a jacket and smoking, stood outside the domestic arrivals hall. He wore an ordinary dark jacket, stood tall and straight, and casually glanced at the bustling crowd.

A report came through the miniature communicator in his ear:

"Three reports: The target flight has landed and is expected to arrive at the exit in fifteen minutes."

"One team in position, A3 exit passage clear, observers have identified the main traffic flow."

"Two backup plans are ready and can create 'unexpected' delays in the baggage carousel area."

Feng Changyuan tapped his fingertips almost imperceptibly twice on the collar of his jacket to indicate that he had received the message. He felt none of the exhilaration he usually felt when carrying out a mission; instead, he was filled with a heavy sense of helplessness.

There has never been a consensus within the family on how to deal with Chen Anran of the Cloud Hidden Sect, especially his relationship with Miss Xiaolu.

Radicals believe this kid is a variable and needs to be strongly deterred to make him back down; while conservatives, including some elders who love Xiao Lu, advocate for a gentle approach and try to avoid conflict with him, since Xiao Lu regards him as her closest junior brother, and a real falling out would be even more stimulating for Xiao Lu, whose emotions are already unstable.

Ultimately, the operation was set with a "mild delay" approach. The core objective was singular: to slow down Chen Anran's search for Miss Xiaolu as much as possible, without resorting to violence or a complete breakdown in relations. The family needed time to deal with "that side" of the situation, and also time for Xiaolu... to make a choice.

"Target spotted. Three people, consistent with intelligence. Chen Anran, monk Huiming, and... Maoshan Qi Lan." The observer's low voice came through the communicator, tinged with a hint of solemnity.

Qi Lan's appearance was somewhat unexpected. This Maoshan disciple, who was of demon race origin, was not someone to be trifled with.

Feng Changyuan's gaze sharpened as he saw three figures, each with a distinct temperament yet equally striking, through the bright glass wall of the terminal building.

Chen Anran walked at the front, her expression calm.

Huiming followed closely behind, having changed his monk's robes into everyday clothes, but still unable to conceal the composure of a Buddhist disciple.

Qi Lan was last, her baseball cap pulled low, her hands in her coat pockets.

"Execute according to plan one. Remember, do not expose yourself if you can avoid it, and do not take action if you can avoid it." Feng Changyuan emphasized again in a low voice, then pulled up his jacket collar and blended into the crowd, moving slowly towards the exit like an ordinary person picking up passengers.

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Chen Anran and the other two followed the flow of people toward the exit.

The terminal was warm and cozy, a stark contrast to the damp and cold winter in Yun City.

Huiming lowered his head and walked with a steady gait. Qi Lan glanced at the window of the dessert shop next door as she walked.

"Real people," Huiming said in a very low voice, barely audible to the three of them, "the cleaner to the left front, the traveler reading the newspaper to the right rear, the couple at nine o'clock... their auras are concentrated, their gazes are unusual, as if they are watching us."

Chen Anran also noticed that these people's disguises were perfect. He wouldn't have noticed if the Mirror of Enlightenment in his mind hadn't issued an alarm.

It was at this moment that Chen Anran realized the mirror was quite interesting and could be useful in the Museum of Evolution.