The villains are redeemed, and the heroines cry and beg for forgiveness.

Gu Ran, who was running forward, suddenly stopped and turned to look at Cheng Caimeng: "Who told you that?"

Seeing Gu Ran's serious expression, Cheng Caimeng was surprised and said, "No one told me this, I just felt compelled to say it."

A spontaneous expression of feeling?

Gu Ran thought about it and realized that this did indeed sound like something a normal person in Canglong City would say.

There are people in this world who believe in fate, and quite a few at that. There are many people in Canglong City who believe in it, and the term "destined person" is not a special proper noun; many people use it.

"Looks like I have PTSD."

Gu Ran couldn't help but laugh at himself inwardly.

"So you're saying you still have ulterior motives towards me. I wasn't wrong about you before. Then why didn't you take that opportunity to let me help you revitalize the martial arts school?" Gu Ran said.

Cheng Caimeng shook her head and said, "Even if I ask you for help, will you help wholeheartedly? That will only become an obstacle to communication between us. I hope that one day... you will come to help voluntarily. That's when you will put your heart and soul into it."

160. Cheng Caimeng and Gu Ran's new bet! Internal strife in Canglong City! 4k

Cheng Caimeng blinked and said, "I know you're not the kind of person who would be easily bound by a bet, I could tell at a glance, so naturally I won't use this bet to bind you."

"Besides, I'm not sure if you're the kind of person I can help. If I rashly involve you in this matter, it might just harm you... So if you really are the person I'm waiting for, even if I don't ask anything of you, we will meet at some turning point in our lives, just like our two previous encounters."

Cheng Caimeng did not hide her plans and told them everything frankly.

Gu Ran looked at Cheng Caimeng and shook his head: "I'm not one to meddle in other people's business. Your Niyuan Martial Arts Academy has no connection with me. If you try to use your beauty to seduce me, then... you'll probably be disappointed. I think you can guess the result yourself."

Cheng Caimeng said with a smile, "I would refuse to use a honey trap myself. After all, I'm not very good at seductive skills like a succubus, and it would be too embarrassing to do such a thing."

"So, how about we make another bet?"

Finally, Cheng Caimeng changed the subject.

Gu Ran raised an eyebrow: "Another bet? I haven't fulfilled the previous bet yet, is that alright?"

"It's alright, didn't I already say I'd tell you what I needed you to do? So this responsibility isn't yours. Don't worry, I'm a very fair person." Cheng Caimeng's beautiful eyes flickered as she said, "Besides, the new bet is also connected to the old one. If we're really calculating, you're still the one who's won."

"I made a profit?" Gu Ran asked. "Then tell me why."

"The new bet I'm talking about is... you will definitely be willing to fulfill the promise we made." Cheng Caimeng's face suddenly flushed slightly.

I will definitely fulfill my bet promise willingly.

Gu Ran was speechless.

Gu Ran didn't know where Cheng Caimeng's confidence came from, and this second bet was more of an extension of the first bet than a second bet, and the initiative was still in his hands.

It seems like this bet was just a joke.

"I'm not joking," Cheng Caimeng said seriously, as if she had guessed Gu Ran's thoughts. "I'm serious. So, are you going to run away? Afraid to accept the challenge?"

"Your attempt to provoke me is rather crude," Gu Ran said.

"You didn't refuse... so you agree?" Cheng Caimeng tilted her head and looked at Gu Ran, her smile completely undisguised.

“We’ve arrived,” Gu Ran said suddenly, without answering Cheng Caimeng.

Although he was talking to Cheng Caimeng, Gu Ran did not forget his destination.

Lanxin University!

Gu Ran stood at the entrance, gazing at the best university in Canglong City, but did not immediately go inside.

"Do you feel like something's not right?" Cheng Caimeng frowned as she looked at Lanxin University.

Gu Ran replied, "It's a kind of mental ability. I know a little about it."

"Psychic abilities?" Cheng Caimeng looked at Gu Ran in surprise. "You're saying the entire Lanxin University is shrouded in a psychic ability?! How is that possible? With so many powerful individuals at Lanxin University, how could they allow such a thing to happen?"

“Nothing is impossible, and this kind of mental ability isn’t the kind that’s very forceful or controlling, so the resistance it encounters won’t be as severe as you imagine,” Gu Ran said with a somewhat serious expression.

He had indeed learned about psychic abilities before.

Although Finn Duville, the head of the Duville family, had no effect on him with his psychic abilities and was easily killed by him, Gu Ran never underestimated this rare ability.

The most unique aspect of psychic abilities lies in their concealment; they are often difficult to detect. Moreover, there are many types of psychic abilities, making it very easy to fall victim to them unintentionally.

Therefore, he had specifically sought out and read materials related to psychic abilities.

After reading all the relevant information he could find, Gu Ran had a general understanding of mental abilities.

"Generally speaking, people have certain tendencies in their likes and dislikes. People are willing to do things they like, and they are reluctant to do things they dislike. Therefore, some mental abilities that forcefully control others usually cause great resistance."

Gu Ran looked at the silent Lan Xin and said, "Because this kind of control usually involves making the controlled person do things they hate, such as hurting themselves, committing suicide, or self-harm. But if you control them according to their preferences, it's much more effective. For example, letting them sleep when they're tired, or eat when they're hungry."

"However, this kind of control is useless to those with superpowers, because it has no killing power against the enemy. Some strong people will even forcefully trigger their inner warning when they encounter danger and break free from control. Therefore, this kind of superpower can generally only be used as an ability to assist others in battle."

Cheng Caimeng looked at Gu Ran: "You know quite a lot. No wonder you are the most popular researcher at Lanxin University recently. But how can you tell just by looking at me? If it is really a mental ability, then it should be an ability that is difficult to distinguish with the naked eye, unless those affected by the ability react."

"I have my own methods." Gu Ran strode towards Lanxin University.

"What method? Can't even I tell you?" Cheng Caimeng followed without hesitation.

Gu Ran blended into her surroundings, experiencing the atmosphere of Lanxin University at this moment.

His method is telekinesis.

"Strange, it should still be class time, but the classroom is completely empty," Gu Ran murmured. "If there's no one in the classroom... then what about the dorms?"

Then Gu Ran indeed found that all the students were in the dormitory, and they were all asleep.

However, colorful thin lines still extend from their bodies, all pointing in one direction.

That's the place in Xueyingsong that combines a laboratory, office, living room, bedroom and other functions into one!

"These are...emotional lines? Is someone using these emotional lines to supplement themselves?" Gu Ran could sense that these lines originated from emotions.

"Emotions that arise during sleep?"

Because they originate from emotions, some people's dreams are thicker, some are thinner, and some people have none at all. This is probably because everyone's dreams are different, and some people don't dream at all.

Gu Ran immediately ran towards where Xue Yingsong was, afraid that if she was a little late, she would not see Xue Yingsong alive and unharmed.

"This superpower... is still being used, the battle continues!"

Gu Ran's heart stirred.

The house, which looked unremarkable, still looked unremarkable, but Gu Ran could sense the turbulent energy within it.

Gu Ran didn't care about anything else and kicked open the door of Xue Yingsong's house.

"Principal Xue, I'm back! Why didn't you come to welcome me?"

As soon as Gu Ran entered, he saw the two sides facing off in clearly defined formations.

Seeing that Xue Yingsong, that old fox, was still alive and well, and didn't seem to have suffered any serious injuries, Gu Ran couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

It must be said that although Xue Yingsong, that old fox, had ulterior motives towards him, he was genuinely good to him.

"Oh, you're back." Xue Yingsong sat in her chair and smiled gently when she saw Gu Ran.

Standing next to Xue Yingsong were two people, one whom Gu Ran knew and the other whom he did not.

The one I recognized was Xiao Chaofeng. He looked at the people opposite him with a wary expression. When he saw Gu Ran return, his face relaxed, but the next second it turned into a look of doubt as he searched for something behind Gu Ran.

Gu Ran could roughly guess Xiao Chaofeng's thoughts. He probably breathed a sigh of relief when he saw him return, and then became suspicious when he found that Xiao Chaofeng had returned alone and Xue Xiling had not come back with him.

Before entering the house, Gu Ran made sure that Xue Xiling and Wu Wang, who were still unconscious, were settled in.

Wu Wang was left in a classroom, Xue Xiling was left in his dormitory, and Gu Ran did not let Cheng Caimeng come in.

The explanation was, "This is an internal matter of our Lanxin University. It's not appropriate for an outsider like you to interfere. Besides, your Niyuan Martial Arts Academy already has many enemies. Miss Cheng Caimeng, you don't want to make any more enemies, do you?"

Cheng Caimeng naturally agreed to Gu Ran's request. She was indeed not suitable to get involved, but she did not completely give up on helping Gu Ran. Instead, she helped keep watch from the outside.

In her words, "This is indeed an internal matter for your Lanxin University, but it's also your business. Our Niyuan Martial Arts Hall has many potential enemies, so we're not afraid of being bitten by many lice. I want to help you, so you'll owe me. Besides, respected researcher from Lanxin University, you don't want to be ambushed by some unexpected event, do you?"

Gu Ran had no choice but to ignore her and let her find a spot to stand guard.

It's not a bad thing anyway.

It's a long story, but it all happened in a very short time.

"Are these people your guests, Principal?" Gu Ran asked with a smile after glancing around.

Xue Yingsong laughed heartily and said, "They are guests, but they are unwelcome guests. They have come to make things difficult for this old man."

"Xue Yingsong, do you think you can be arrogant just because you've found some reinforcements?" A short, stout old man glared at Xue Yingsong. "Lanxin University must be under the jurisdiction of the ruling center. No one, no organization, can escape the jurisdiction of the ruling center!"

Xue Yingsong chuckled softly, “Hasn’t Lanxin University always been under the jurisdiction of the ruling center? Over the years, Lanxin University has never tried to break free from the influence of the ruling center, so why does Elder Li Shu say such a thing?”

Li Shu sneered, "Yes, nominally we obey the ruling center, but in reality, who doesn't know that you, the principal, are the true master of Lanxin University! We can't control you, so we can't control Lanxin University!"

"Lanxin University is practically a city within a city! And while it's said that Lanxin University obeys the ruling center, most of the people in the ruling center are graduates of Lanxin University. Your words carry far more weight than the words of the ruling center."

Xue Yingsong said, "Oh? So this is why you plant people and recruit people into Lanxin University? But why are the people you planted all useless trash, and why are there so few people you recruited?"

“If those people were useful and their abilities matched their positions, then I could keep them. But… their abilities are so low that it’s astonishing. I’ve only been away from the school for a little over a year, and you’ve already caused such a huge mess.”

Xue Yingsong's expression seemed genuinely curious, not mocking.

Xue Yingsong's words made the other party pause, as if he was having some difficulty speaking about this issue. After a moment of silence, Li Shulao said, "Do you think we don't want to appoint some people who are both capable and loyal? It's just that the capable people are not loyal, while those who are loyal to the central government are not capable."

"When faced with two evils, choose the lesser. Rather than letting Lanxin University have a great reputation but be out of control of the ruling center, it would be better to slightly diminish Lanxin University's reputation and exchange it for loyal and righteous people to take control of Lanxin University. In this way, at least the orders of the ruling center can be implemented smoothly at Lanxin University."

"Oh, I see." Although Xue Yingsong's tone was indifferent, Gu Ran, who had spent some time with him, knew that the old fox was really angry.