This matter is quite strange.
First, how did Wang Xinrui accurately find Lan Nian in the God Realm?
Furthermore, in these overlapping timelines, Lan Fei didn't actually appear in every world. While the original owner did have a younger brother, she never mentioned Lan Fei's upcoming visit to Wang Xinrui. In fact, even the original owner didn't know Lan Fei would be coming with her parents; how did Wang Xinrui find out beforehand?
Thirdly, how did she know that Devouring Maniac Lan Nian would agree to come with her to find the original owner as soon as she heard that a super handsome little puppy was coming? Did she know all along that Devouring Maniac was a lecher in addition to devouring?
Chu Nian had a feeling that Wang Xinrui might be reborn. However, she would only be able to find out after she actually met Wang Xinrui.
She wanted to investigate the plot, thinking that Wang Xinrui might be an important character. However, to her surprise, she couldn't find anything about the plot this time: everything in this world seemed strange!
However, even though it was Wang Xinrui who took the initiative to approach Lan Nian, rather than Lan Nian bribing Wang Xinrui with the condition of eternal youth as the original owner had previously thought, this was not enough to make Chu Nian let Lan Nian go.
Chu Nian didn't kill Lan Nian because she felt there were many mysteries surrounding this woman. She even discovered some memories in this woman that were similar to those she herself had been experiencing since her transmigration.
Furthermore, in Lan Nian's memory, there was even the sacred mountain that Chu Nian passed through on her journey through the interdimensional realm, and even the person writing with a pen. Chu Nian remembered seeing someone writing with a pen when she passed through the sacred mountain, but she couldn't see clearly. However, in Lan Nian's memory, this person's face and figure were very clear.
Chu Nian recognized it at a glance as Lin Jingting's little donkey transformed into human form—a discovery that Chu Nian found quite horrifying.
Besides this, Lan Nian's memories contained many chaotic and unclear images and scenes: these were clearly not the memories of a normal person. Chu Nian had previously sensed that this woman was somewhat insane, and it seemed that her feeling was quite accurate.
Chu Nian returned to the original owner's apartment. Unexpectedly, as soon as she entered the community, she saw a familiar, alluring figure with a stunningly beautiful face that immediately caught the eye: it was none other than the original owner's legendary best friend, Wang Xinrui.
She brought a group of people with her, and from listening to their conversation, it seemed she had brought them to see the house.
The apartment belonged to the original owner, Lan Nian, but it seems she no longer has any relatives to inherit it. The property deeds have fallen into Wang Xinrui's hands, which isn't surprising at all. After all, in this timeline, very few of the people the original owner knew are still alive.
The first thing Chu Nian wanted to do upon seeing Wang Xinrui was to examine her soul. By analyzing the strength of her soul and her approximate age, he could determine if she had been reborn. However, Chu Nian discovered that an invisible aura shrouded Wang Xinrui, blocking her magical abilities and making it impossible to discern anything about her.
Shocked, Chu Nian tried to secretly cast a small attack spell at Wang Xinrui, but it was also neutralized by that invisible energy.
Could this be the legendary female lead's halo?
Chu Nian looked at her coldly and walked up to her at the entrance of the building. She was introducing the house to the group of people who were looking at the house, but when she turned her head, she saw Chu Nian and her face turned pale instantly.
“Nian… Nian Nian?!” Wang Xinrui was stunned for a long time before she finally found her voice and tentatively called out in a trembling voice.
Chu Nian raised the corners of her lips slightly and sneered, saying, "Wang Xinrui, what are you up to? It looks like you're selling a house. I don't recall you owning property in this neighborhood."
Wang Xinrui's lips twitched dramatically several times, but she quickly smiled at the prospective buyers and said, "Everyone, I'm sorry, I have something to do today and can't show you the house. Let's reschedule for another day!"
"What do you mean? We were already at the door, and you're suddenly saying the viewing is canceled?"
"Yeah, yeah, you can't just mess with people like that!"
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The tenants complained one after another, and Wang Xinrui quickly apologized repeatedly with a forced smile. Faced with such a group, they had no choice but to leave dejectedly.
After they had gone some distance, Wang Xinrui smiled at Chu Nian and said, "Niannian, I thought something had happened to you. Now that I see you've returned safely, I can finally put my mind at ease."
She certainly didn't know that the original owner retained her own consciousness after being integrated into Lan Nian's soul, so she was already fully aware of her collusion with Lan Nian. That's why she was now acting so innocent in front of Chu Nian.
It was as if she hadn't participated in any of the planning.
Chu Nian didn't want to expose her; once everything was out in the open, it wouldn't be fun.
"The apartment you brought those people to see, it couldn't be my apartment, could it?" Chu Nian mocked. "When I came back, I found that the property certificate was missing, and some of my valuable jewelry and bank cards were also gone."
She hadn't had time to look through the original owner's things before; it was only after seeing Wang Xinrui bring people to view the apartment that she used her mental power to carefully examine the situation inside. The original owner naturally remembered where she kept her property certificate and valuables, but after Chu Nian's investigation, she found that those places were all empty.
Wang Xinrui laughed and said, "Niannian, look how long it's been since you came back. I've been cleaning the house for you all this time. Once I found a big footprint by the window, and I guessed that a thief had come."
I was afraid you'd lost your important things, so I'm keeping them with me for now. Now that you're back, I'll go get them back for you later.
While her explanation was unbelievable, it was also hard to argue with. Chu Nian raised an eyebrow and said, "Then please hurry up! Judging from the current situation, if you come back a few days later, I'm afraid even your place will be sold."
After saying that, she went straight into the apartment building, took the elevator, and without waiting for Wang Xinrui, pressed the button for the 22nd floor and left.
Wang Xinrui didn't follow Chu Nian inside. Instead, she waited until Chu Nian disappeared behind the elevator doors before quickly turning and leaving. Unbeknownst to her, Chu Nian had already left his spiritual imprint on her.
Back at the apartment, upon seeing Lin Jingting, Chu Nian immediately questioned, "Little Lin, where's your little donkey?"
Lin Jingting asked in surprise, "Why did you ask about it as soon as you got back?"
Lou Qianzong raised an eyebrow and said, "You mean that divine beast Bai Ze, right?"
Chu Nian: "Oh, so it's a mythical beast."
Lou Qianzong said with a crooked mouth, "It's a perfectly good divine beast, and you've called it a donkey. Have you considered its feelings?"
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