C12 Surprised(1)

At times, Wang Shaofeng couldn't help but feel that Wang Chunlan and Wang Yufei were the true siblings, and he was merely an outsider looking in.

"Wang Chunlan, you wretch, if you're going to be heartless, then don't blame me for being ruthless. You have to help me with this task." Wang Shaofeng was resolute in his decision to assign the task of slaying two Eight-star Bloodthirsty Wolves at the Howling Peaks to Wang Chunlan.

Besides, even if he were to ask his master for assistance, not only was it uncertain whether the master would agree, but the master's formidable strength would likely make the task even more challenging. For instance, if Wang Shaofeng were to tackle the task, he would need to kill two Bloodthirsty Wolves within an hour. However, if the master were to intervene, the two level eight Bloodthirsty Wolves might be replaced with even higher-level ones.

Thus, if Wang Chunlan were to undertake the mission, the difficulty would surely be reduced significantly. Maybe she wouldn't need to kill two level eight Bloodthirsty Wolves; defeating two level five Bloodthirsty Wolves could suffice to complete the mission.

With this in mind, a sinister smile crept across Wang Shaofeng's lips. He reached for a sound transmitting talisman beside his pillow. Despite his injuries, he could still harness the talisman's volatile power.

Wang Shaofeng set the talisman ablaze and softened his voice deliberately. "Little sister, are you asleep? Big brother has sustained serious injuries, and the sect has assigned me a mission. I need you to take it on for me."

In another room, Wang Chunlan, roused by the sound transmitting talisman, was torn about whether to assist Wang Shaofeng with his mission. She bore no ill will towards Wang Yufei for the day's events. She even believed that Wang Shaofeng's injuries were well-deserved. Yet, despite everything, Wang Shaofeng was her blood brother. However, for the sake of Yufei's safety, Wang Chunlan firmly decided against helping Wang Shaofeng.

Wang Chulan also sent a sound transmitting talisman: "Big brother, I'm not opposed to helping you complete your mission, but you must promise me that you'll stop harassing Wang Yufei from now on. If you can't agree to that, then you'll need to find someone else."

Wang Shaofeng received Wang Chulan's talisman and nearly lost his composure. It was clear that in Wang Chulan's eyes, his own status was less than that of a worthless person. Wang Shaofeng let out a cold laugh.

Wang Shaofeng had no intention of letting Wang Yufei off the hook, but he needed to kill two Eight-star Bloodthirsty Wolves first. He had to quell the rage boiling within him and spoke with a softened tone. "Little sister, I agree to your terms. Today's events have been a lesson for me. I've realized how arrogant I've been, never considering anyone else's perspective. This is my just deserts. From now on, I'll keep a neutral stance towards Yufei and will absolutely refrain from troubling him."

Wang Shaofeng had thought that with these words, Wang Chulan would be deceived. However, Wang Chulan was no longer a naive child and quickly responded with urgency. "Big brother, to ensure you don't renege on your promise, you must swear on your own innate talent. A blood oath would be most binding. If you do this, I will set out to help you with your mission immediately, regardless of how challenging it may be. I, Wang Chulan, am committed."

Wang Shaofeng was utterly taken aback. His previous speech was entirely meant to mislead Wang Chulan, simply to get her to assist him with his mission quickly. As for whether he should seek out Wang Yufei, the very thought was something Wang Shaofeng found hard to stomach.

He was not only intent on causing trouble for Wang Yufei but also on eliminating him. Ideally, he would expel the entire 'worthless' family of Wang Yufei from their clan. But now, Wang Chulan proved difficult to fool, insisting that he bind himself with a blood oath.

This so-called blood oath was a secret family technique. If one used their innate talent to swear such an oath, then should Wang Shaofeng break his promise in the future, he would no longer be able to use his talent.

Wang Shaofeng's innate talent was initially considered low-grade. However, as he matured, his abilities were expected to soar, positioning him to become the shining star of the family. Yet, Wang Chunlan was pressuring him to pledge allegiance to the Bloodthirsty League for someone deemed worthless. Understandably, Wang Shaofeng was reluctant.

Left with no other option, Wang Shaofeng resorted to sending a sound-transmitting talisman to his father for assistance. From his father's perspective, regardless of how exceptional Wang Chunlan might become, she would eventually marry into another family and bolster their ranks with her talents.

Wang Shaofeng, on the other hand, represented the family's future and its heir apparent. In any situation, his father would prioritize Wang Shaofeng's success over Wang Chunlan's well-being. True to form, shortly thereafter, Wang Chunlan received a sound-transmitting talisman from her father.

"Little Lan, assist your elder brother with his task. If you refuse, you will no longer belong to our family. Your mother and I will disown you."

The message pierced Wang Chunlan's heart. She was being treated as a disposable asset for the sake of her brother, Wang Shaofeng. Her father was prepared to sacrifice anything for him.

"Father, I will aid Wang Shaofeng with his mission, but this will be the final time. Henceforth, I, Wang Chunlan, will sever ties with the family and cease to be your daughter." Having incinerated the talisman, Wang Chunlan set out to undertake Wang Shaofeng's mission.

Meanwhile, in a lavish study to the far south, a middle-aged man was furiously toppling bookshelves in a fit of rage.

"Wang Chunlan, you've grown too bold. What do you think you are? You're merely a pawn for our family. Whether you wish to be my daughter is not for you to decide. As long as you hold any value, I will exploit it to the fullest."

This man was none other than Wang Chunlan's own father, Wang Xianhe. Unaware of these events, Wang Yufei was caught off guard when a system alert suddenly resonated.

"Ding! The mission has been updated. Would you like to reselect the difficulty level?" Wang Yufei sprang up from his bed at once. Upon noticing that the mission acceptor displayed on the metal panel was Wang Chunlan, Yufei's fists tightened instinctively.