[GB] Boss Ruan, your husband doesn't want you anymore.

As Ruan Qian'an watched the group of people walk away, her body suddenly relaxed.

Ruan Qian'an leaned against the bed and said, "These kids have good eyesight."

Recalling the child's resolute gaze, Ruan Qian'an said calmly, "Especially Xiao Miao's eyes, they look even less like a child from an ordinary family."

Ruan Qian'an looked at Aunt Hua, who said knowingly, "Xiao Miao, she is the last survivor of a royal family. Her country was destroyed, and no one in the country was spared except her."

Ruan Qian'an said thoughtfully, "It seems that she not only wants revenge but also wants to restore her country."

Aunt Hua: "She has to do more than just these things to look after the child."

Ruan Qian'an raised an eyebrow: "What do you mean?"

Aunt Hua sat down beside Ruan Qian'an's bed: "That's an ambitious child."

Ruan Qian'an rubbed her fingers: "It's fine."

Aunt Hua nodded in agreement, and then continued, "Of these eight children, one is the daughter of a wealthy merchant, one is embroiled in a scandal involving a real and fake heiress, one girl is a victim of a powerful family, two boys are twins whose entire families were killed, one boy is from a reclusive noble family, and another boy comes from a martial arts family."

"Including the eight children from the small temple, four girls and four boys."

Aunt Hua paused for a moment and then continued, "Without exception, they are not ordinary people; they are either powerful or influential."

Aunt Hua added with some concern, "I hope it won't cause any trouble."

Ruan Qian'an listened quietly as Aunt Hua finished recounting the children's backgrounds, then narrowed her eyes slightly.

Bai Ziqing, Qin Ru, and even Ling Shu—the identities of these three are all extraordinary.

Junfan helped those people get rid of Qin Ru and others, and indirectly learned about their scandals and secrets. Their cooperative relationship will only become closer.

Thinking you can use this to expand your power? You really underestimate me.

Junfan.

Ruan Qian'an turned to look at Aunt Hua, whose face was full of worry, and said reassuringly, "There's nothing to worry about."

We just need to get them to grow up quickly; time is running out.

Ruan Qian'an looked worriedly at the tent swaying slightly in the strong wind. She looked away, gripping her trembling arm. "Faster, faster..."

Aunt Hua supported Ruan Qian'an's shoulder and said, "Lie down and rest. You don't look very well right now."

Ruan Qian'an nodded obediently, looking utterly dejected.

She fell asleep shortly after lying down.

I slept until noon the next day.

Ruan Qian'an's prolonged stay made her head feel dizzy and her body feel incredibly heavy.

She propped herself up to sit, rubbing her forehead. The room was dark and silent, and she was all alone.

She got dressed, got out of bed, opened the door, and lifted the thick thermal curtain.

He tried to push the outside door, but couldn't open it, so he frowned and retreated back into the tent.

Seeing a skylight, they climbed out through it.

The wind and snow outside slapped her face so hard that she almost fell over.

Ruan Qian'an steadied herself. Outside, everything was covered in white light, and the tent was half-buried, which was why she hadn't been able to open the door earlier.

A man dressed in thick clothes sat on the tent, right next to the skylight. When he saw Ruan Qian'an come out, he said, "You're finally awake. Let's go, no one can stay here anymore."

Ruan Qian'an nodded: "Wait a minute, I'll go get something."

Then Ruan Qian'an jumped down from the top of the tent. Because the skylight was open, wind and snow blew in from outside, almost causing Ruan Qian'an to slip.

Ruan Qian'an steadied herself, quickly gathered her belongings, and climbed out.

Ruan Qian'an turned to look at the place and asked, "Should this place be destroyed?"

The man replied, "No need. If we lay it like that, it might get buried, and even if we find it, it will only confuse them."

Ruan Qian'an nodded.

The two arrived at a cave, which sheltered them from the cold wind outside. The further they went in, the more comfortable and warm it became.

Upon hearing footsteps, everyone in the cave stood ready, and when they saw who it was, they put down their weapons.

Ruan Qian'an was also allowed to go over, but the man who came with her stayed outside and did not go over.

Each of them lit a campfire of various sizes to keep warm.

Walking inside, you see a dozen or so people sitting cross-legged in front of different fires.

Ruan Qian'an sat down in front of Aunt Hua and casually asked, "Why didn't you wake me up?"

Aunt Hua: "You looked too tired, so I didn't wake you up. I left someone to watch over you, so there won't be any danger."

Ruan Qian'an nodded and then silently warmed herself by the fire. Aunt Hua, who was standing next to her, continued the previous topic and said to the people next to her, "That's right, the weather is a bit abnormal."

The person next to him said, "You're right, the snow is so thick, it's really scary."

"It doesn't seem to be stopping at all."

Ruan Qian'an only warmed her hand for a short while before withdrawing it, as if she had been burned, and dared not approach the fire.

The sudden change from hot to cold made her entire arm incredibly itchy, and she could only restrain herself from scratching it. She sighed deeply.

After a while, Ruan Qian'an said to Aunt Hua, "I want a laboratory."

Aunt Hua turned her head and immediately understood, saying disapprovingly, "You want to go to Dark City?!"

"No! I don't agree!"

"Those people in Dark City are eyeing you like tigers; aren't you just asking for death if you go there?"

"And we don't have anyone here who can help you."

The dancer sitting opposite Aunt Hua stood up, one hand on her hip, every movement exuding charm.

She tossed her hair aside and said impatiently to Ruan Qian'an, "Since you seem so helpless, I'll reluctantly help you out."

The dancer's face was full of smugness at her own kindness and pride at her actions.

His gaze toward Ruan Qian'an was filled with undisguised disdain.

Ruan Qian'an looked at this person who clearly wanted to help her but whose words were completely insincere, and pursed her lips, feeling somewhat speechless.

Ruan Qian'an turned to Aunt Hua and asked, "Why does she hate me so much?"

Aunt Hua shook her head with a smile and said, "I don't know either."

Ling Shu sat down next to the dancer and said, "I can help you, but why do you want the laboratory?"

Ruan Qian'an looked at Ling Shu, her face smiling, but her words were chilling: "Have you heard of Gu cultivation?"

Ling Shu: "You...what do you mean?...?"

Ruan Qian'an looked at the children, then at Qin Ru, and finally at Ling Shu.

She slowly said, "That's right, it's you." Ling Shu remained silent, withdrawing her gaze; she didn't want to meet Ruan Qian'an's eyes.

Ruan Qian'an: "You'll come with me into the Dark City."

Dancer: "How do we get in? Dark City is completely surrounded; there's no way to sneak in."

Ruan Qian'an: "Go straight in through the door."

Qin Ru, who was standing to the side, said, "You're just walking right into a trap?!"

Ruan Qian'an: "Hmm."

"How can you call it walking into a trap? It's clearly just going home."

With that, Ruan Qian'an stood up and said, "Let's go now."

Ling Shu, still hugging his knees and not standing up, was clearly not yet recovered from Ruan Qian'an's words about refining Gu: "Isn't this too cruel? They are still so young."

Ruan Qian'an gave Ling Shu a cool look: "If you're not going, then stay here."