Transmigrating as a Crazy Villainess, She Becomes Invincible by Slacking Off - Chapter 55

“N-no, I don’t have any ulterior motives. I don’t want you to do anything for me…” Ruan Dongling stammered, feeling guilty.

She didn’t know how to explain herself to Ran Bing.

I can’t just say, “You’re the Child of the World, and giving you resources will yield several times the return. I’m even planning to latch onto your coattails…”

That would sound utterly absurd, and Ran Bing would never believe it.

Without the System, how could she possibly know Ran Bing was the Child of the World?

She truly had no way to explain.

Ran Bing was right—her approach hadn’t been entirely genuine. It had been a calculated attempt to get close and curry favor.

“Ugh, I’m terrible at lying. Please don’t press me. I mean you no harm. I just want to give you all the good things…”

Before Ruan Dongling could finish, Ran Bing interrupted her.

“You were hiding in the shadows, watching everything. Why didn’t you come out sooner?”

“Why?” Ran Bing’s voice trembled with emotion.

“Why are you giving me all these precious things? Cultivation resources are incredibly valuable to every cultivator. Why would you give them all to me?”

Ran Bing noticed a flicker of evasion in Ruan Dongling’s eyes and pressed her.

“Because… because…” Ruan Dongling scratched her head frantically, at a loss for words.

“Why are you asking so many questions? Everything I’ve done has benefited you, hasn’t it?”

“Just enjoy the benefits! Why do you need to dig so deep and ask so many questions?”

Ran Bing remained silent, simply staring at her.

Ruan Dongling met Ran Bing’s clear gaze, then tugged at her hair in frustration. In a sudden impulse, she blurted out, “Because I like you!”

At that moment, Ruan Dongling clearly saw the shock in Ran Bing’s eyes.

“Absurd! Nonsense!”

Ran Bing’s face flushed crimson in the firelight.

“Well, if you ever ask me that question again, that’s my answer!”

“I like you, so I want to give you all the best things…”

“I don’t believe you!” Ran Bing interrupted, her voice trembling with emotion.

“Fine, you don’t believe me? I’ll prove it to you!”

Ruan Dongling huffed indignantly and immediately retrieved the Azure Immortal Wood Meditation Cushion and the lump of black mud from her Storage Pouch.

“See these two items?”

“These are the most precious things I’ve obtained in the Secret Realm!”

“This is Azure Immortal Wood—and so much of it! Do I even need to explain what Azure Immortal Wood is? Huh? Here, take it! I’m giving it all to you!”

“And do you know what’s inside this mud? Seven Aperture Exquisite Lotus Root! The lotus root produced by the Nine Revolutions Heart-Piercing Lotus! Here, I’m giving you this too!”

“Now! Immediately! Put these away! Or, you can eat the lotus root right now!”

Ran Bingxin’s mind reeled.

She had, of course, heard of both items.

Moreover, these were two of the rarest Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures she had been desperately searching for!

She never imagined they would simply appear before her eyes like this!

Ran Bing stared blankly at the Azure Immortal Wood Meditation Cushion, then slowly shifted her gaze to the lump of black mud.

“Still don’t believe me? Watch closely…”

Ruan Dongling activated her Water Control Technique, conjuring a stream of clear water from thin air.

Under the relentless flow, the black mud gradually dispersed, revealing a snow-white, translucent lotus root about the length of a palm.

The lotus root resembled a piece carved from the finest mutton-fat jade, radiating a soft, lustrous white light. Dense layers of spiritual energy continuously emanated from its surface, filling the air with an intoxicating fragrance.

The aroma was so enticing that Ruan Dongling nearly drooled.

Ran Bing immediately spread her hands, creating a faint barrier of light to encase the lotus root. The fragrance and spiritual energy were now sealed within the barrier.

“Are you crazy?! If the lotus root’s spiritual energy leaks out and others notice, do you think we can defend it?”

Ruan Dongling, now realizing the danger, urged, “Hurry and eat it! Then we won’t have to worry!”

“Such a waste…” Ran Bing shot Ruan Dongling a mild glare before decisively storing the lotus root in her Storage Pouch.

Facing the Azure Immortal Wood Meditation Cushion, Ran Bing hesitated for a moment before plucking only a few branches from its surface.

“This is enough… Quickly put away the meditation cushion.”

Ding! Host has successfully contributed Seven Aperture Exquisite Lotus Root. Reward: Two Seven Aperture Exquisite Lotus Roots!

Ruan Dongling’s lips curled into a grin.

“Absolutely not! I said I’d give it to you, and I meant all of it! Not just a stingy little bit!”

“Give me those!” Ruan Dongling snatched the branches from Ran Bing’s hand and shoved the meditation cushion into her arms.

“Meditating on this cushion will make your cultivation progress ten times faster than usual!”

“I don’t know what you’ve been through, but I know you desperately want to become stronger. This cushion is perfect for you!”

“Stop refusing and just take it already!”

Seeing Ran Bing’s continued reluctance, Ruan Dongling snapped, “Are you stupid? How can you not be tempted by something this good? You’d refuse even if it were free?”

“Precisely because it’s so valuable, I can’t accept it! It’s just as useful to you, isn’t it?” Ran Bing retorted.

Ruan Dongling was momentarily speechless.

“Sigh… But to me, you’re more important than any of these things.”

Ruan Dongling was practically begging. She shoved the cushion back into Ran Bing’s arms.

“I said take it, so just take it! Just know that I won’t lose out by giving it to you!”

“Don’t give it back! Put it in your Storage Pouch right now! Or I’ll really stop being your friend!”

Ran Bing’s pale hand gripped the meditation cushion tightly. After a long moment, she seemed to make up her mind and finally stored the cushion in her Storage Pouch.

Ding! Host successfully contributed an Azure Immortal Wood Meditation Cushion. Reward: Two additional Azure Immortal Wood Meditation Cushions!

Whoa, that was way harder than I expected.

It seems getting benefits from someone so grateful and righteous is going to be quite a challenge.

“Ruan… Dongling…” Ran Bing seemed unsure how to address her.

“If you consider me a friend, just call me Ling’er.”

“Okay, Ling’er… Actually, I… I’m…”

Seeing Ran Bing about to reveal her secret, Ruan Dongling quickly cut her off.

“Ran Bing, everyone has their own secrets.”

“A secret is only a secret if you’re the only one who knows it! If you tell me, this bigmouth might blurt it out to someone else.”

“Then would your secret still be a secret?”

Ruan Dongling knew her own flaws all too well—she was a blabbermouth who couldn’t keep a secret to save her life!

If Ran Bing truly confided in her, she might spill the beans one day.

That would undoubtedly alter Ran Bing’s fate.