Keep attacking girls and try not to be killed by them

During the remaining night, he could think about his next plan.

"Lord Fike, I've confirmed that there's no one else in the mansion."

At this time, Vanessa's voice came from the side.

Jiang Ran knew that her implication was that she wanted to know the "real situation" from him. This little girl paid attention to details when doing things and would not speak carelessly.

"Thank you for your hard work, Vanessa."

Jiang Ran walked to the window and looked outside. The surveillance personnel indeed had no "redundant" intentions.

However, even if no one was eavesdropping, Jiang Ran couldn't let Vanessa know the truth.

·

In the room of the three-story mansion, Vanessa looked at Lord Fike with an expressionless face, unable to guess what he was thinking.

So she simply asked directly.

"Lord Fike, may I ask...is our current situation considered a success?" Vanessa asked cautiously.

"It's too early to tell whether we've succeeded or failed, Vanessa."

Lord Fike shook his head, then motioned for Vanessa to sit down with him on the sofa. He continued, "Only after we rescue Lord Bingjixing and destroy the werewolf royal family's plan can we say that the plan is successful."

"A plan to destroy the werewolf royal family? So what you said is really true...!"

Hearing Lord Fike say this to her in person, Vanessa couldn't help but be surprised.

She had previously been wondering whether the "Werewolf Royal Plan" was fabricated by Lord Fike, because no matter how you look at it, the connection between these things is just too coincidental. But now that Lord Fike has said so, it must be true.

"Of course it's true. How could I possibly tell such a huge lie to your Snow Deer family?"

Lord Fike showed a slight look of disappointment, which made Vanessa blush with shame. As the Dragon Shadow's assistant, she actually doubted her own Dragon Shadow. This was really...

——(This is so wrong…I…)

Afterwards, Lord Fike briefly explained their encounter with "Endless Abyss Mishasha". It was through this incident that he met the girl of the werewolf royal family and learned about the werewolf royal family's plan.

Vanessa was deeply moved after hearing this. It turned out that so many things had happened during her absence...

"In that case, if father doesn't take what Lord Fike said seriously, won't we be in big trouble?" Vanessa asked nervously.

"Don't worry, I will try my best to let them know the truth in a safe situation."

Lord Feike went on to explain that it was not unexpected that Lord Snow Deer did not believe his words, because the matter itself was indeed too bizarre. Fortunately, there was still half a year, so he could let the people of the Snow Deer family see it with their own eyes, and then make long-term plans and start the real rescue and crusade.

"As expected of you, Lord Feike! My worries were truly unnecessary. I can't wait to see my father's surprised expression when he learns the truth!"

"Emm... The werewolf royal family's territory is far away in the Farnas Empire. It will take more than a month to go back and forth. By that time, Vanessa, you will have returned to Cuilin City, right?"

Vanessa was just in high spirits so she just said a few words casually, but she didn't expect that Lord Fike would seriously consider the details for her, which immediately brought her back to reality from her "unrealistic" imagination.

"I don't plan to go back to Cuilin City. I want to go to the territory of the werewolf royal family with Lord Fike." Vanessa said with a lack of confidence.

Then, Lord Fike immediately asked a pointed question.

"Your father... Lord Snow Deer won't agree, right?"

This question really touched Vanessa's heart.

Based on Vanessa's understanding of her father, he would never allow her, a "trading item", to do whatever she wanted.

If it hadn't been in front of an outsider like Lord Feike, my father would have definitely held me accountable for leaving the Bilishi family without permission.

Now, Vanessa would probably find it extremely difficult to stay in Baigu City for a few more days, let alone go to the Farnese Empire with Lord Fige - maybe her father would order Vanessa to pack up and return to Cuilin City tonight.

However, Vanessa would not just let her father control her.

To be more precise, Vanessa this time is different from before.

In the past, Vanessa had no other way out and could only rely on the two big trees of the Snow Deer Family and the Green Lizard Family to find opportunities to climb up. But now, she has her own Dragon Shadow, and she can fight against fate according to her own will!

——(Master Fike has already set a good example for me. I must also show my resolve to assist Dragon Shadow!)

"Don't worry, Lord Feike. I will ask my father... and Lord Snow Deer to agree to it."

Although she had no confidence in her heart, Vanessa still said this.

The rest depends on her own performance on the spot.

·

That evening, Vanessa had planned to bring Lord Fige to dinner with her mother, but at dusk, a servant came to tell her that Lord Snow Deer would host a banquet tonight to entertain Vanessa who had returned after a long absence, and if Mr. Fige was free, he was also invited to join them.

In this situation, Vanessa had no choice but to attend, but what she didn't expect was that Lord Fige, whom she thought would attend, simply declined the invitation to the dinner.

"Lord Fike, why don't you...?"

"Vanessa, you still don't understand your father."

Jiang Ran gave Vanessa a meaningful smile. This kind of thing can only be understood but not expressed in words.

Moreover, in Jiang Ran's opinion, it was a good thing that the Snow Deer Lord did not welcome him, as this gave Vanessa more opportunities to challenge her father's "authority".

"In short, I won't participate. Then, I look forward to you coming to me with good news."

8.172 - Intrigue

Jiang Ran didn't want to attend the Snow Deer Family's dinner. After all, this was a great opportunity to understand the strength of the entire Snow Deer Family.

However, he still "actively" gave up this opportunity because of the details implied in the words said by the servant.

——"...The Lord will host a banquet tonight to entertain Miss Vanessa, who has returned after a long absence. In addition, if Mr. Fike is free, please also join us..."

Jiang Ran is now a "prisoner" of the Snow Deer family, so there is no such thing as "free or not".

If Lord Snow Deer really wanted Jiang Ran to attend the dinner, then Jiang Ran definitely would not have the option of "not going".

However, Lord Snow Deer had his servants use this statement to invite Jiang Ran, implying that he did not want Jiang Ran to participate, and at the same time he was testing "what level of IQ and EQ Fei Ke has".

Jiang Ran felt nothing at all about being treated like this.

He actually understood the Snow Deer Lord's mentality. At this kind of "family dinner", a guy like himself, whose status was between a guest and a prisoner, was enough to attract everyone's attention and embarrassment just by sitting there.

What did the Snow Deer Lord want with such a person? Was the Snow Deer family worried that there would be too much food to eat at the dinner?

Therefore, Jiang Ran's refusal of the invitation was a win-win result for both parties.

Moreover, not having to attend the dinner gave Jiang Ran valuable time. As mentioned before, he still needed to continue to conceive a complete plan to fight against the werewolf royal family.

In addition, taking advantage of this rare time alone, he can also upgrade the Shadow Stealing Technique, which has reached level 19, to level 20, completing the finishing touch and seeing what new entries the Shadow Stealing Technique can obtain after reaching level 20.

·

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While Jiang Ran was leisurely staying in the guest house thinking and brushing up his skills, Vanessa had already dressed up and arrived at the entrance of the banquet hall in the Snow Deer Family Manor.

Under the moonlight, the banquet hall was brightly lit by a large number of glowing magic stones.

The heavily made-up members of the snow muntjac family flattered each other in the banquet hall, creating a lively and peaceful atmosphere.

Looking at this scene, Vanessa felt as if she was in another world.

In the past, she was still a little girl who could not understand the way "adults" negotiated, but now, she can see through the cold sincerity beneath the "masks" of these familiar strangers.

Even though they are a big family, each small family in the Snow Deer family is secretly competing with each other all the time, and each of these people lives a very tiring life.

Now, after a ten-year absence, Vanessa once again came to the members of the snow muntjac family.

Ten years ago, when she was traded to the Green Lizard Family as a "commodity" by her father, her only "ally" was her mother;

Ten years later, when she returned without warning, the only one who stood by her side was still her mother;

·

"Vanessa, you've really grown up."

Mrs. Theresa arrived at the banquet early and came to Vanessa at the entrance first. She stood next to Vanessa in gorgeous clothes and looked nothing like her mother. Instead, she looked more like her sister.

Such a radiant mother really makes Vanessa proud.

"After all, it's been ten years. If you ask me, the amazing person is still my mother. She hasn't changed at all in ten years... I hope I can stay young like my mother in the future." Vanessa said, looking at her mother's face without a trace of wrinkles.

Mrs. Theresa was already accustomed to being praised for her appearance, so she didn't feel anything when she heard her daughter's honest words. Instead, the "eternal youth" in her daughter's words gave her some ideas.

"It's okay to stay young in other places, but you can't stay young here... Vanessa."

As Mrs. Theresa spoke, she gently rubbed Vanessa's chest with her arm. She had already discovered when they met in the afternoon that her daughter had grown well in all aspects after ten years, except for these two little hills, which were still a little lacking.

“M-Mother!!!”

Although Mrs. Theresa's strength and movements were so slight that they were barely noticeable, the inexperienced Vanessa still shook violently as if she had been electrocuted!

"Mother! What are you doing in this situation?"

Vanessa tried hard to control her voice, but the fear in her words remained undiminished.

"I didn't do anything. I just saw you were so nervous, so I helped you relax~"

Mrs. Theresa smiled. She could tell from her daughter's reaction that the boy Fike probably hadn't succeeded yet... She didn't know if after he succeeded, he could rub the small hill into a peak.

Vanessa, on the other hand, only realized after listening to her mother's explanation that she was so nervous that her whole body was stiff and even her walking movements were unnatural.

However, the amazing thing is that after her mother "took advantage" of her, she actually relaxed incredibly.

——(When it comes to experience, my mother is more experienced.)

"Alright, cheer up and face the battlefield tonight...!"

Mrs. Theresa patted Vanessa's back a little harder, then gave her a smile that said, "Don't worry, mom is here."

A warm feeling flowed through Vanessa's heart. She took her mother's arm and stepped into the banquet hall with full courage.

·

At the banquet with clinking glasses, Lord Snow Deer solemnly welcomed Vanessa's return.

According to him, Vanessa went out on a mission with the eldest son of the Bilizard family, Wei Pu Bilizard, and then came back to visit her family on the way back to the Bilizard family's territory.

The Snow Deer Lord spoke in a serious manner, which left Vanessa no chance to tell the truth. However, she was not stupid enough to offend her father in such a public place.

Then, Lord Snow Deer said that although he was reluctant, Vanessa would set off to return to Cuilin City tomorrow.

"Vanessa is now a big celebrity in the Green Lizard family, right, Vanessa?"

When such a mandatory question was thrown at her in front of everyone, Vanessa was stunned.

——(So, the reason for this "welcome" dinner tonight is because my father wants me to return to the Green Lizard Family as soon as possible...)

Vanessa was impressed by her father's cleverness. If she were the old her, she would have given in at this moment.

But now she is different!

"Father, you are praising me too much. I am not some 'celebrity of the Green Lizard Family'."

Vanessa smiled and pretended to be humble, then immediately counterattacked with the same trick her father used on her.

"But father, you are truly forgetful. Have you forgotten the 'plan' I mentioned to you this afternoon? Young Master Wei Pu Bi Xi will also help us complete 'that thing' and then return to Cuilin City~"

As soon as these words came out, the calm expression on the Snow Deer Lord's face froze for a moment, but he quickly adjusted himself and immediately picked up Vanessa's words: "Hahahaha, look at my memory. If you hadn't told me, I would have really forgotten."

At this time, Vanessa's best teammate and only teammate, Mrs. Theresa, very cleverly helped Vanessa add another key assist.

She feigned curiosity and asked, "What 'plan'? What 'thing'? What are you and your daughter whispering about?"

Lord Snow Deer knew that Theresa was helping her daughter, and he didn't want to let the mother and daughter complicate things, so he simply gave up his control over Vanessa for the time being and forcibly ended the topic to prevent other family members from misunderstanding and getting involved.

"Theresa, don't ask me about this. This matter involves our cooperation with the Green Lizard Family. We will naturally announce it when we succeed."

The Snow Deer Lord thought that this would be enough to temporarily stop Vanessa from getting out of control, but he didn't expect that he would be dragged onto the pirate ship by accident.

8.173 - Tit for Tat

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