CHAPTER 383: CHAPTER 382: SMOTHERED WITH PRAISE?

Yun Ran knew she had definitely become the focus of many, and although it was annoying, she still planned to lay low a bit.

There, directly ripping off the camera on herself, then covered it with a parachute.

Others were confronting sharks, so they basically wouldn’t capture her slacking off on camera, um, perfect~

Xie Xuzhi: ...

Talking to you is like talking to a wall!

Everyone: ...

Heh, never seen such a slippery character, busy with the team while Yun Ran skives off. That alone is already something, but now she even ’destroyed’ the evidence of her slacking.

Originally, everyone had gathered without resting, just to see if Yun Ran would end up in a sorry state with the arrival of sharks at night.

And this is the outcome? Hmph, better not to watch and get myself infuriated.

Suddenly, many people started to retreat back one by one, they are not masochists, better to go back to rest earlier.

Xin Fu and the others did not go for the kill, after injuring the sharks, they withdrew. However, there were just too many sharks.

Busy all night, only until the daylight broke and the tide began to recede did the sharks gradually leave.

The sea breeze around them was now not only salty but also faintly tinged with the smell of blood.

When Xin Fu and others returned, Yun Ran casually pointed at a spot: "Go dig out the stuff, once the sun comes up, we’re heading to the next island."

Originally, the three aristocratic family sons were somewhat resentful, feeling they had been busy all night, while Yun Ran acted like a princess.

But before the resentment could show, Yun Ran tossed them such a big benefit, and the resentment instantly evaporated.

"Yes, yes, we’re on it!"

With the Magic Artifact dangling like a carrot in front of them, everyone now has no trace of fatigue, trotting off to dig for treasure.

Soon, the treasures were unearthed, and looking at the Magic Artifacts in hand, although not top-notch, the Special Administration Bureau had to save face, not likely to give out low-level goods.

These items were quite decent.

However, they still had a sliver of sensibility, not daring to claim ownership directly, respectfully placing the items in front of Yun Ran, waiting for her to allocate.

This pleased Yun Ran very much, she had only interacted with these people for a day, but it was clear they all ’knew the score’.

No need for her to use any severe measures to punish, they knew what they should do.

"Divide the stuff amongst yourselves!"

Two of the three items went to the two who didn’t get anything yesterday, and the remaining one was given to Xin Fu.

Xin Fu, holding the item, immediately chuckled inside, is this the happiness of following a dependable leader?

The audience behind the screen was already numb to this scene, while others spend a lot of time searching for a single Magic Artifact.

Yun Ran, not so much, in just over ten minutes, she ’raided’ an entire island.

It’s also fortunate that Yun Ran has no ship, otherwise, with her speed, others would have no chance of snatching anything from her.

Soon, someone proposed that Yun Ran’s speed at finding Magic Artifacts obviously far exceeded anyone else’s, not even in the same level.

The purpose of the competition is to test everyone’s abilities, and now Yun Ran’s abilities are beyond doubt.

So, we can preliminarily declare Yun Ran has won this round, there’s no need for her to continue ’utterly defeating’ others, it can easily affect others’ Dao Heart.

"I agree, the annual competition is not held for one person. If we shake others’ Dao Heart due to Yun Ran, it would be a loss not worth the gain."

"I also agree, Yun Ran won this round, we can let her withdraw now!"

"That’s right, she won this round, both in the number of Magic Artifacts and the time it took to find them!"

...

Just yesterday, many were chirping at Yun Ran, all those sour and jealous words, showing everyone’s dissatisfaction.

But today, it’s like a brushstroke has been flipped, everyone has started to acknowledge Yun Ran’s prowess.

Gu Yuan suddenly chuckled, isn’t this just ’flattery to bring about one’s downfall’?

If it were someone else, they might really be ruined by this move, but Yun Ran wouldn’t.

Therefore, Gu Yuan said nothing, what’s wrong with gaining some honours without a fuss.

"Alright, since many agree, let’s start the voting now!"

Instantly, everyone raised their hands, clearly, their strategy of ’flattery to bring about downfall’ passed with flying colors.

Then, their eyes nervously shifted towards Gu Yuan. No choice, as Gu Yuan now represented Xie Xuzhi and had veto power.

"Gu Chu, we’re doing this out of consideration for the younger generation. Since Yun Ran has proven her strength, there’s no need for her to continue..."

Gu Yuan casually looked at everyone, feeling these people really underestimated him, did they really think he was someone who could be manipulated that easily?

"If everyone is of this opinion, then let’s go with what you want, we have always been very democratic!"

If Gu Yuan really disagreed with their vote, this temporary meeting wouldn’t start at all.

Even if he wanted to refuse, there’s no need for a veto in the meeting, just say he doesn’t have time to hold a meeting.

Now, Gu Yuan started to understand why it always seems like these people won, but actually, it’s just the boss going with the flow, allowing these people a little joy of self-deception, and really, it’s quite interesting.

"Then let’s arrange for a helicopter to pick Yun Ran and the others up!"

After breakfast, Yun Ran remembered to put the camera back on.

Just as she finished, the emergency device on them lit up green.

Xin Fu and the other three were a bit confused, looking at each other, Yun Ran’s eyebrows slightly furrowed.

They all knew the rules of the competition well, that a green light on the device meant they had finished the challenge, just needing to wait for the helicopter to pick them up.

Of course, if they encountered unsolvable trouble and had to passively seek help, pressing this device would turn it into a red emergency rescue signal.

"Did we just finish the challenge?"

Too bad, nobody could answer this question.

But Yun Ran quickly accepted the reality, nonchalantly saying, "Then let’s just wait!"

Anyway, she was not particularly keen on swimming in the sea; seawater is corrosive, and her skin and hair can’t withstand so much torment.

The others were completely in the dark waiting, and an hour later the helicopter appeared in their line of sight.