Chapter 384: Chapter 384

Matsumoto Mina did not want to get involved in the struggle between the Guiyi Faction and the Tianyuan Sect.

She only wanted to quietly develop!

Unexpectedly, the other party had actually come to bully her.

"Since you know it was him who did it, why don’t you take the materials back?"

The monk replied with a smile, "If it were anyone else from the Tianyuan Sect, the Guiyi Faction naturally wouldn’t be afraid. But this particular individual... how can you be sure whether he used the materials himself or gave them to the Royal Family?"

"Even if he did give them to the Tianyuan Sect, once this matter is brought to light, he can hand the materials over to the Royal Family at any time."

"Does Miss Mina dare to confront the Royal Family? The Guiyi Faction certainly does not!"

Matsumoto Mina asked, "...So my materials are, just... unrecoverable?"

The monk’s face still carried a faint smile. He said, "In my opinion, Miss Mina, you should give up on these materials. Instead, think about how to make the Royal Family *have* to use you, rather than them trying to take your resources and form a new research team."

After saying this, the monk stood up, clearly preparing to leave.

Matsumoto Mina became anxious. "Wait! The Guiyi Faction will help me, right?"

This incident made Matsumoto Mina realize that as someone who couldn’t even control the Matsumoto Group, she had no power to contend with the Royal Family!

She had to make the Royal Family wary of her to buy time for her research and secure a chance to turn things around.

"That depends on your sincerity, Miss Mina."

The monk smiled playfully. "It’s been a year. Although you’ve nominally joined the Guiyi Faction, in reality, you haven’t made any contribution to us. Miss Mina, the Guiyi Faction isn’t a charity, you know."

"Talismans, formations... Miss Mina seems to be quite skilled in these two areas."

"Fine. But I have one condition: I want you to get back the things I lost! The Guiyi Faction should have people in the Royal Family, right?"

Matsumoto Mina was reluctant to part with her hard-earned possessions.

The monk’s smile deepened. "Miss Mina, once the Royal Family takes something, it certainly cannot be reclaimed."

"However, I can step in and arrange for Prince Renhe to provide you with some of his treasured rare materials."

Prince Renhe was the heir apparent to the R Country’s Royal Family.

The Guiyi Faction had always supported him.

"How much can a prince have in his collection?" Matsumoto Mina sounded somewhat disdainful.

The monk laughed. "Miss Mina, just list the materials you want. If Prince Renhe doesn’t have them, our Guiyi Faction will do its best to supply them. Would that satisfy you, Miss Mina?"

Matsumoto Mina nodded. "Good!"

Soon, Matsumoto Mina had prepared a list and handed it to the monk.

The monk took the list back and passed it to the leader of the Guiyi Faction, Kitamura Hiroya.

Kitamura Hiroya looked it over from top to bottom and sighed. "She really is greedy!"

The monk chuckled. "If the Sect Leader finds it difficult, I can ask her to take less!"

Kitamura Hiroya was momentarily pleased.

Spiritual Energy was not abundant in this world, so the struggle for resources among cultivators had always been fierce. Everyone wished to give away as little as possible.

The monk smiled. "Her Cultivation Technique is already in your hands. Whether or not to give the materials, and how much, is naturally up to you!"

"Then, Master Xuan Yue, what do you think we should give?"

"Give as much as we can! After all, she truly is talented. The Guiyi Faction has lost too much in its struggles with the Tianyuan Sect over the years. Now that it’s time to bring in fresh blood, we should try not to be stingy!"

Kitamura Hiroya pondered for a good while before nodding.

"Miss, Little Squirrel has woken up!" Wen Ya exclaimed with joy.

An Yan turned her head and saw Little Squirrel’s eyes had opened a tiny slit. She quickly went over and gently infused a bit more Spiritual Energy into the little creature.

The warm sensation immediately made Little Squirrel’s eyes well up with tears.

It wanted to reach out for a hug, but then it realized its hands... No, and its legs, and its body—even its head was all wrapped up! How severe its injuries must be!

It immediately cried even more sadly.

An Yan took a tissue to wipe its tears. "It’s okay now; you’re safe! Don’t be sad."

Little Squirrel was not comforted at all and cried even more bitterly!

After living for so long, this was the first time it had been beaten into such a sorry state!

Just a little bit more, and it would have lost its life!

An Yan, tissue in hand, wiped its tears while observing its physical condition.

A cultivator’s injuries healed much faster than a normal person’s.

Little Squirrel was the same.

Especially with the robust, continuous nourishment of An Yan’s Spiritual Energy, its recovery was incredibly fast.

After being comforted for more than ten minutes, Little Squirrel finally stopped crying and began to whimper softly, wanting a hug.

But An Yan refused. "Although you’re recovering quickly, you still need to be careful. You must rest in bed for at least two days!"

Little Squirrel blinked, evidently not understanding.

"This is for your own good, to prevent any lasting complications!"

The confusion in Little Squirrel’s eyes subsided, and it stopped its soft whimpering.

Seeing that its emotions had stabilized, An Yan began to discuss serious matters. "I’m going to ask you some questions now. If the answer is yes, blink your left eye. If no, blink your right eye. Understand?"

Little Squirrel blinked its left eye once.

"Is Li Tianyao in Matsumoto Mina’s house?"

Little Squirrel blinked both eyes at the same time.

It blinked its left eye.

"Is there a basement in the house?"

It blinked its left eye.

"Is the entrance to the house in the underground parking lot?"

It blinked its left eye.

"There are a total of six areas in the parking lot..."

An Yan listed the areas one by one. When she mentioned Area E, Little Squirrel blinked its left eye.

An Yan glanced at the parking garage map Wen Ya had provided. "There are two elevators in Area E. Blink your left eye for the southern one, your right eye for the northern one!"

Little Squirrel blinked both eyes again.

It blinked its right eye.

"Matsumoto Mina didn’t take an elevator down?"

Little Squirrel blinked its right eye again.

"Is there another elevator in Area E exclusively for Matsumoto Mina?"

This time, Little Squirrel blinked its left eye.

"How were you discovered by Matsumoto Mina? Did you give yourself away?"

It suddenly remembered the mouse Matsumoto Mina had skinned. Little Squirrel began to tremble uncontrollably. An Yan quickly infused it with Spiritual Energy. "Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid! You’re safe now. Same rules as before: I’ll guess, and you blink. The sooner we know the truth, the sooner I can avenge you, understand?"

Little Squirrel blinked its left eye.

"You were beaten this badly but didn’t run. Was it because you couldn’t escape, correct?"

It blinked its left eye.

"Matsumoto Mina’s residence is defended by a formation, and without her guidance, no one can come and go freely, correct?"

It blinked its left eye.

An Yan nodded and gently stroked Little Squirrel’s tail. "I understand now. Little Squirrel, you did exceptionally well this time! Rest well. When you’re better, I’ll grant you one wish. Think carefully about what you want." Read complete versıon only at Nov3lFɪre.ɴet

Little Squirrel’s eyes instantly shone brightly.