The Female Cannon Fodder With Boundless Merits-Chapter 1408 - 1421: Days Adored by the Escape Boss (22)

Chapter 1408: Chapter 1421: Days Adored by the Escape Boss (22)

"Ah!" Another short cry rang out, startling Lan Cao with the nanny’s eerie expression and tone. She lowered her head, not daring to speak further.

Following the old nanny through one archway after another, Su Li’s gaze lingered unintentionally on the nearby pond.

"Bloop bloop" sounds echoed as they walked past, seemingly disturbing the fish and shrimp in the pond, which released a bubble to the surface.

Su Li asked, "Are there things being raised in these ponds?"

The old nanny cast an indistinct glance at the pond before them and said, "It’s something cherished by the Clan Leader and the clan elders."

Lan Cao, being bold and foolish, quickly forgot the fear instilled by the old nanny earlier and curiously stretched her neck to peer at the invisible bottom of the pond. With great interest, she asked, "Is it ornamental koi or other kinds of fish being raised?"

She recalled being splashed in the face by a red koi fish before, assuming that these ponds might contain pet fish.

Otherwise, it would be unlikely that something other than fish is being raised.

The old nanny gave another stiff smile that made one’s skin crawl, saying, "Yes, fish are being raised."

While Su Li and the nanny spoke, bubbles emerged more vigorously from the bottom of the adjacent pond, resembling boiling water.

Lan Cao instinctively hugged her shoulders and retreated a few steps to distance herself from the pond.

She felt as if something might rush out from below any second.

Su Li and the nanny, however, remained calm, their eyes coldly fixed on the bubbling water.

Eventually, the bubbling subsided.

"Alright, let’s continue."

The old nanny led them to a small three-section courtyard and said, "You will rest here for the next few days. Remember not to wander around the old mansion; the Clan Leader and others do not like it."

This ancient mansion felt like a world apart from the outside. The Clan Leader here held authority akin to an ancient Emperor.

Lan Ye’s brother had already been sent back here by two strong male servants. He was secretly peeping from the side upon hearing the commotion outside.

Seeing that it was his sister, Lan Ye excitedly rushed over like a small beast, grabbed Lan Cao’s face, and laughed heartily, "Sister, it’s great that you’re okay!"

Su Li: "....." This sibling duo seemed somewhat strange.

The siblings hugged each other tightly, holding hands and jumping around like gazelles, finally stopping after a while.

According to Lan Ye, who was forcibly brought here, those two servants simply dropped him at the current courtyard without saying a word before leaving.

He could come and go freely.

However, Lan Ye, timid and fearful, had been hiding in the room the whole time, never daring to leave.

If he hadn’t seen his sister arriving, he would have likely stayed hidden in the room.

Don’t ask if he needed to attend to his physical needs; the answer is, he could.

Shortly after Lan Ye arrived, Bearded Brother and another old man were also sent over.

Yet, Lan Ye never ventured out, only hearing rustling sounds outside, indicating that Bearded Brother and the old man had explored the area and quickly left again, heading who knows where.

Su Li’s Divine Sense gathered into a transparent droplet, like a ripple on a lake, quickly spreading across.... The mansion’s area was far larger than they had seen today.

Yet when her Divine Sense touched certain areas, special magnetic fields obstructed the probe’s progress.

This mansion truly held peculiarities everywhere.

There were many empty rooms in the courtyard. Due to Lan Ye’s insistent invitation, Su Li and Lan Cao chose two rooms adjacent to his.

If it weren’t for Su Li’s refusal, Lan Cao would have wanted to squeeze in with Su Li.

This place was so terrifying; being close together was comforting.

Lan Ye’s moist eyes resembled a pitiful and cute puppy, eagerly gazing at Su Li, clearly sharing the same sentiment as Lan Cao.

According to his thoughts, during such times, why be so particular about male and female differences....

"No, I prefer being alone." Su Li, indifferent and cold, thoroughly crushed this unfortunate sibling duo.

Blocking the transformed clinging siblings outside, Su Li leisurely began examining her room.

Compared to the first game, this residence was certainly luxurious, befitting a renowned Gu family mansion.

The decor was refined and understated, yet not lacking in opulence. The vanity held an exquisite set of pearl accessories worth a fortune.

The wardrobe also contained a brand-new dress with the tags still attached.

Evidently, whoever arranged this place paid meticulous attention to detail.

The living room had a wine cabinet filled with expensive wines, and a storage cabinet underneath was stocked with various foods.

Remaining secluded in the room comfortably here was entirely possible.

As the afternoon sun blazed down, Su Li adopted a vacation mood, soaked in a floral bath, drank a glass of wine, then lounged lazily on the couch, enjoying the air conditioning while playing games.

As dusk approached, the sunlight gradually receded, and noises were heard outside.

Xu Qingqing and the others had returned.

Whether by coincidence or intentional group exploration, Xu Qingqing’s alliance of five returned together.

On the first day, not much could be uncovered.

Listening to Bearded Brother’s irritable tone outside clearly indicated that despite wandering around for a long time, they hadn’t gathered much information.

Xu Qingqing pondered, her gaze sweeping across the tightly closed doors on the right, suddenly saying, "Let’s ask those people; perhaps we can exchange information."

It was unclear why, but after a brief excursion, within a short time, this group seemed to follow Xu Qingqing’s lead.

Once Xu Qingqing spoke, Zhixin disdainfully pursed her lips, saying, "If we couldn’t find much, what could those three useless ones figure out."

Zhixin had a cute apple-shaped face, with round eyes that appeared soft and adorable. Ignoring the fact she could lift a stone table weighing over 200 pounds with one hand, she indeed seemed like a charming girl.

Her cute appearance gave her an advantage, like now, when her sharp words surprisingly came across as endearing rather than annoying.

Xu Qingqing stroked Zhixin’s fluffy head and said, "Su Li isn’t a newcomer; she was in the same first game with me...."

Xu Qingqing was interrupted by Yi Lin before she could finish.

Yi Lin disdainfully glanced at the tightly closed doors and, speaking neither too loudly nor too softly, just enough for those inside to hear, said, "Who knows what means she used to clear it."