Ruan Tian discovered that her limbs were bound, and her wrists were painfully constricted by thin ropes.
At this moment, all the details she had previously overlooked flashed through Ruan Tian's mind like a fleeting glimpse.
She finally realized that something was off about Bai Chulan from the moment they met.
Bai Chulan's dagger was still pressed against Ruan Tian's neck. He gave a cold laugh and continued in a frightening voice:
"I'm really curious how you knew I was here, since I haven't told anyone about this location."
Besides, I've never met you before. I have a very good memory, and your special ability is so unique that I would definitely remember you if I had seen you before.
So...who exactly are you, and what is your purpose?
The dagger seemed to be coated with poison; it was extremely cold, so cold that Ruan Tian shivered.
The system popped up: [Host, I told you before that Bai Chulan was suspicious, but you wouldn't listen.]
Ruan Tian: "How could I have known he could hide it so well!"
Ruan Tian really didn't expect that Bai Chulan was such a master of disguise!
It looks like a small white flower, but it's actually a man-eating flower, extremely terrifying. It remained calm throughout and never revealed the slightest bit of its true nature.
Ruan Tian remembered the system's warning to Bai Chulan: seemingly innocent, but actually a man-eating flower.
This statement is so apt. Don't be fooled by Bai Chulan's gentle and kind appearance; she actually has a crazy streak deep down.
Bai Chulan's gaze remained fixed on Ruan Tian as he continued:
"First of all, this place is known only to me. It's a very secluded place, a secret base that I searched for a long time before finally finding it."
To be honest, no one else knew I was here except me. How did you find out? Where did you get this information from?
Second, you're from D city, right?
Bai Chulan's prediction made Ruan Tian break out in a sweat; it has to be said that his prediction was spot on.
Moreover, in such a dark environment, how did Bai Chulan discover that she came from D City?
Having guessed what Ruan Tian was thinking, Bai Chulan explained, "Your trouser legs are covered in dirt; that's red soil that only exists in D City."
Such a subtle detail was noticed?
Ruan Tian's mouth dropped open when she heard this, but she quickly recovered and realized that Bai Chulan was not joking.
If he didn't give a reasonable explanation, Bai Chulan would definitely kill him without any mercy!
Ruan Tian remained silent for a while, then, feeling the pressure of the dagger on her neck increase, she immediately reacted and spoke:
"Well, the reason I was able to find you is because I have a skill that allows me to see most of the surrounding map scenery."
Secondly, I know your special ability can only heal others, but not yourself.
After Ruan Tian finished speaking, the pressure on the dagger against her neck increased significantly.
Bai Chulan's amber pupils contracted, like a lion whose territory had been violated, and he had an impulse to kill Ruan Tian here.
That's true. The biggest problem with Bai Chulan's superpower is that he can only save others, not himself.
He kept this secret very well, and went to great lengths to prevent others from discovering it.
But how exactly did Ruan Tian know this secret?
In Bai Chulan's eyes, Ruan Tian has now become a safety hazard, and he will not let Ruan Tian leave this building alive.
"Hey, don't rush!"
Ruan Tian quickly tried to explain to herself, "If you really kill me, who will treat you afterwards?"
All the food she makes has had its attributes enhanced.
Steamed buns can increase health, and other foods can increase speed or strength—they offer a variety of benefits.
Bai Chulan can reach a mutual assistance agreement with Ruan Tian, whereby Ruan Tian can help him restore his health when he needs it.
In this world, only Ruan Tian can do that.
Bai Chulan stared at Ruan Tian and said casually, "Do you think you're special?"
Even if someone else did it, it would still increase Bai Chulan's health.
Upon hearing this, Ruan Tian looked at him confidently and said with a smile:
"Although others can also treat you, they only treat the symptoms and not the root cause. I am special, and you can't deny that."
That's right, just like Ruan Tian said, he had tried countless methods, but no one could truly cure him.
"..." Bai Chulan took a deep breath and tightened his grip on the dagger.
"Who exactly are you, and why do you know so much about me?"
“Don’t worry about that,” Ruan Tian said. “I will tell you when the time is right.”
Bai Chulan stared at Ruan Tian for a while, as if he was thinking about something.
Then he suddenly pressed the dagger down, and the sharp blade cut through Ruan Tian's neck, from which a tiny bit of blood flowed.
[Host, you have been affected by a debuff: Five-Step Snake Venom.]
Ruan Tian was stunned, then quickly realized that Bai Chulan had poisoned her!
Bai Chulan sheathed his dagger and looked at Ruan Tian with a smile. He had just used poison to hurt Ruan Tian, yet he could now show a bright smile.
"That evens things out between us. Only my light element can cure this snake venom."
Ruan Tian understood his meaning; it was about mutual exploitation.
Bai Chulan did not believe Ruan Tian.
"System, I'm starting to miss Ye Mofeng. Compared to him, Ye Mofeng is practically an angel!"
Yes, Ye Mofeng's personality is indeed very good, and most importantly, he's easier to gain gratitude points from. But Bai Chulan, that man-eating flower, is different.
Bai Chulan is sensitive, suspicious, and distrustful of everyone. His elite education from childhood has made him care only about interests and not about human relationships.
Ruan Tian reluctantly opened her eyes, met Bai Chulan's gaze, and said somewhat awkwardly:
"So, from now on, the two of us will have a balance of power?"
Bai Chulan sheathed the dagger, a glint of light emanating from her slender, clean fingertips. A warm light shone on her neck, healing the wound there.
Now, Ruan Tian and Bai Chulan have completely established a balance of power, and neither of them can do anything to the other.
[So, host, you're far too naive. I warned you before, but you wouldn't listen. Now look at Bai Chulan's expression; he's clearly got you figured out!]
After saying that, the system, still not satisfied, spoke again:
Next time I say something to you, I hope you'll listen carefully, otherwise things wouldn't have come to this.
Ruan Tian: "..."
Who would have thought that Bai Chulan, who looks like an angel on the outside, is actually so cunning and difficult on the inside!
He's a complete hypocrite!
Ruan Tiansheng communicated with the system in her mind with utter despair.
After Bai Chulan finished dealing with Ruan Tian's matter, he stood up from the ground and said:
"Let's go, come back to base with me."
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