The Counterattack Plan of A Villain With Ten Thousand Fans - Chapter 307 (Patreon)

Chapter 307

Han Fenglian produced a thumb-sized, ivory-colored oval stone that, at first glance, appeared to be an inconspicuous pebble. Ling Chunann took it over and channeled a bit of spiritual power into it, causing the stone to emit a faint glow, which quickly dissipated.

Without a doubt, this was the Jiuxuan Stone that would be fiercely contested later in the text. Ling Chunann looked at Han Fenglian, "How did you get this?"

"Counterattack value +30%, current counterattack value is 30%, please continue to work hard," the system reported. This stone was indeed key to completing a mission, and 098 admired its host's wisdom even more. If it had been up to it, the mission would surely have failed.

To this day, 098 had finally realized the difficulty of these tasks. No wonder other task-takers asked the system for strategies right from the start, unlike its host, who never sought its advice no matter how vague the task hints or how difficult the requirements, and even managed to complete some hidden tasks.

The host completed hidden tasks, and the system rewarded energy points! Overachieving tasks also earned doubled rewards. Although as a system, 098 got less than one-tenth of what Ling Chunann received, it couldn't help but feel delighted, knowing how many of its system peers were envious.

Ignoring 098's fanciful thoughts, Ling Chunann focused his attention on Han Fenglian.

The array at Chu's forbidden ground was complex. Ling Chunann had intended to forcefully break in and retrieve the item, but Han Fenglian's efficiency seemed slightly better. Though confident in obtaining the item and ensuring none of the arrays were triggered, he certainly wouldn't have gone unnoticed by the Chu family so long after acquiring the item.

"I made a small substitute." Han Fenglian replied, then rubbed Ling Chunann's face, "Baby, how will you reward me?"

Ling Chunann casually pocketed the stone, wrapped his arms around Han Fenglian's neck, and elongated his voice with a hint of seduction, "Teacher Han, what reward would you like?"

Before the sentence ended, he was thoroughly silenced.

Ling Chunann did not attend the dinner that evening, but Han Fenglian did. Chu Qingshan did not show up, and Chu Zhenguo took the main seat, his expression somewhat haggard, and he frequently glanced at Han Fenglian throughout the evening, his desire to speak palpable yet unspoken.

Qi Yang, losing his taste, occasionally glanced at the empty seat beside Han Fenglian.

The other celestial masters were also preoccupied, making the dinner particularly oppressive.

After dinner, Han Fenglian was the first to leave, and Chu Zhenguo opened his mouth but did not speak to retain him, instead keeping the other celestial masters.

From eight in the evening until the early hours of the morning, the celestial masters achieved nothing and some even suffered backlash injuries.

Another day passed with no progress on Chu Lingyang's whereabouts.

On the third day at the Chu house, Han Fenglian dressed Ling Chunann and meticulously tied his hair, applying an illusion spell, "Baby, we'll return to the North City tomorrow. You haven't really had a chance to explore the Chu house these past two days, let me show you around."

With the Jiuxuan Stone in hand, Ling Chunann's purpose for visiting the Chu house was fulfilled, so he didn't mind when they would return, tilting his head to let the man adjust his collar, "Soul-searching array, need any help?"

"It's no trouble, I've already prepared everything. You just enjoy the show," Han Fenglian whispered, kissing Ling Chunann's forehead.

Regarding the search for Chu Lingyang, Han Fenglian had only ever suggested one method, undoubtedly a costly one for the Chu family. Chu Qingshan valued the Qiankun Disk greatly, naturally unwilling to let Han Fenglian take it, but now the family head was Chu Zhenguo, and the Qiankun Disk was in his hands.

After other celestial masters had failed, only Han Fenglian remained a viable option. After seeing Chu Zhenguo's performance the day before yesterday, Ling Chunann did not doubt that Han Fenglian could obtain the Qiankun Disk today.

Hearing Han Fenglian's words, Ling Chunann no longer questioned further and led him towards the garden.

They soon encountered a hurried Chu Zhenguo.

After greeting him, Chu Zhenguo asked, "Master Han, may I speak with you privately?"

Ling Chunann noticed the garden corner's secluded path where the male protagonist had passed, pretending not to see Chu Zhenguo's nervousness, stepped back, "Master, go ahead with your matters, I'll just take a walk."

Despite being slightly upset that his beloved was ready to abandon him at the sight of another man, Han Fenglian nodded, "Go ahead."

After separating from the two, Ling Chun

ann leisurely headed towards where Qi Yang had disappeared. With his current heightened senses, he didn't need to extend his divine consciousness to effortlessly find someone.

Not meandering like Qi Yang, Ling Chunann took a shortcut to the secluded courtyard just as Qi Yang was about to knock on the door.

The door was quickly opened, and a young girl's crisp, melodious voice came from inside, "Qi Yang brother, you're here!"

Ling Chunann concealed his figure, leaped onto the not-too-high courtyard wall, then jumped into the yard, watching the interaction between the two.

As described in the original text, Queen Chu Yun was charming and innocent-looking, seemingly naïve and oblivious to the world, making it impossible for anyone to associate her with a vengeful ghost.

However, it was clear that her cultivation was still shallow, as Ling Chunann could easily see the bewitching yin energy she intentionally emitted while interacting with Qi Yang. In just two days, Qi Yang had already been tainted with a significant amount of yin energy, and in another two days, he would likely face serious misfortune.

Truly a taboo child, very talented, Ling Chunann watched enthusiastically.

"Host, you're not falling for this girl, are you?" Seeing his host's "enthusiastic" gaze, 098 cheekily remarked.

Although it asked this, 098 knew it was impossible, but the next second, it heard a confirmatory answer from Ling Chunann, "Hmm."

"..."

"Just kidding."

098 breathed a sigh of relief.

Qi Yang had come today to discuss ways to take her out of the Chu house. With Qi Yang's current cultivation level, it was too difficult to take a living person out of the Chu house without some trickery. As Ling Chunann watched them ponder for a long time, Qi Yang mentioned the possibility of using tunnels, and from his angle, he could see Chu Yun's pupils tighten slightly when tunnels were mentioned.

It seemed they had finally hit the nail on the head. Ling Chunann nodded and prepared to leave, but then he met Chu Yun's gaze. He flashed her a brilliant smile, then vaulted out of the yard.

"Xiaoyun, Xiaoyun?" Seeing the girl who had been talking to him just moments ago suddenly freeze, Qi Yang waved his hand in front of her face.

"Ah? Qi Yang brother, what is it?"

"Did you hear what I just said?"

"Sorry, I was distracted. Say it again."

After leaving the small courtyard, 098 asked somewhat uncertainly, "Host, did she notice you just now?"

"Obviously." Ling Chunann responded. He had used a basic invisibility spell, detectable by anyone above the fourth level of celestial master. The male protagonist had only just advanced to the third level, so naturally, he couldn't detect him, but Chu Yun had given him a little surprise.

Keeping his good mood, Ling Chunann returned to Lanyou Garden. Han Fenglian hadn't returned yet. Ling Chunann thought for a moment, then headed towards the Chu family ancestral hall that Chu Anguo had introduced the day before.

At that moment, the ancestral hall's doors were tightly closed. Ling Chunann knocked on the door, and after a while, someone responded, "Who?"

Ling Chunann recognized the voice as Chu Anguo's, "Mr. Chu, hello, I am Han Yu."

The door soon opened just wide enough for one person to pass through, "Please come in."

Inside, there were Chu Zhenguo, Chu Anguo brothers, and Han Fenglian. Seeing Ling Chunann enter, Han Fenglian raised his hand to touch his head, then looked at Chu Zhenguo, "Head of the Chu family, let's start."

"These are the materials Master Han requested." Chu Zhenguo pointed to the items on the table, his face showing determination as he pulled out a bagua from his chest, offering it with both hands, "This is the Qiankun Disk. Please help me find my son."

Han Fenglian took the Qiankun Disk and casually placed it aside, replying, "I will do my best."

Chu Anguo, who had been guessing Han Fenglian's purpose, seeing his attitude towards the Qiankun Disk, also relaxed a bit, his expression warming, "Master Han, may I ask how long the soul-searching array will take?"

Although Zhang Jinde was delaying Chu Qingshan there, Chu Anguo was still a bit anxious.

"Don't worry, it won't take long." Han Fenglian answered briefly and began setting up the array without further discussion.

Chu Zhenguo and Chu Anguo didn't understand the soul-searching array, so they could only step aside. As for Ling Chunann, he had slipped into a corner to watch intently.

As the primary culprit behind Chu Lingyang's disappearance, Ling Chunann wasn't worried about Han Fenglian exposing him. Of course

, Han Fenglian wouldn't do that, so Ling Chunann was also a bit curious about the outcome.

The array wasn't large, but anyone could see how complex it was. Even though Han Fenglian was highly skilled, he eventually broke into a sweat by the end, while the Chu brothers were obviously more nervous.

Watching the sweat on Han Fenglian's face, Ling Chunann suppressed the smile about to spill over his face; he didn't expect Han Fenglian's acting to be quite convincing. He had seen the finished product of the soul-searching array, and this array was slightly different. Although the effect should be the same, it didn't require magical instruments or much cultivation, making it incredibly easy for Han Fenglian.

Half an hour later, Han Fenglian placed the Qiankun Disk at the center of the array and beckoned Chu Zhenguo over, "Come here, drop a drop of blood onto the Qiankun Disk."

Chu Zhenguo, having no doubts, simply bit his left middle finger and let the blood drop into it.

A white light illuminated the entire ancestral hall, and soon, images appeared within the array, showing Chu Lingyang as the main character.

Chu Zhenguo's heart trembled, "Yang'er!"

Chu Anguo grabbed Chu Zhenguo's outstretched hand, also a bit excited, "Big brother."

The scene showed Chu Lingyang typing something in front of a computer. However, soon a strange figure appeared beside him, squeezing into his body, pushing Chu Lingyang's own soul out and into a vortex.

Then the scene changed, a doctor cut the umbilical cord of a newborn baby and placed it in an incubator.

The scene faded, leaving only a small pile of black ash in the place of the Qiankun Disk in the center of the array.

Chu Zhenguo looked distraught, "How is this possible? Who is the ghost that possessed Yang'er? No, how could a ghost possess Yang'er..."

"Head of the Chu family, this is all I can do to help you," Han Fenglian said, then stopped caring about the deeply shocked Chu brothers and led Ling Chunann out of the ancestral hall.

Back in the small courtyard, Ling Chunann took out the Qiankun Disk he had switched earlier to study. After the drop of blood from Chu Zhenguo, Han Fenglian had used the convenience of the array to erase its owner's mark belonging to Chu Zhenguo; now, it was an ownerless magical artifact.

As Han Fenglian had said, this magical artifact was more useful than the Jiuxuan Stone. According to Ling Chunann's experience, it was actually a rare high-quality spiritual instrument.

It was surprising to encounter such a rare spiritual instrument in the cultivation world. No wonder Ling Chunann was a bit astonished.

However, those in the Chu family clearly didn't know how to use it, or else it wouldn't have been so easily taken.

After understanding this, Ling Chunann prepared to hand the item to Han Fenglian. Although the artifact was nice, it was of no real use to him. Just as he was about to let go, he saw Han Fenglian's expectant look and took the item back, immediately seeing the man's spirits dissipate.

"Baby, you've already taken my family's heirloom. Let's get married when we return."

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