Coincidence

Lan Du placed the badge into her pocket and turned around.She didn't say anything else and headed to the mission area.There were holographic texts written on a machine, which she could swipe through to see.There were many escort type missions, but since she still had to attend class, she couldn't take any of them.

She then turned to see others.But most were pointless missions apart from the escort missions.She frowned and continued to search.After some time, she finally found a proper mission she could do in short time.

[The young miss of the Wu family, Wu Yue, is searching for a sparing partner, those who are below the Serpent class are rejected]

[Reward:1 million and a gift from Miss Yue]

Lan Du took that mission, she scanned that mission with her bracelet.She currently is trying to save up more money.If anything was to happen, she could provide for both herself and her mother.

She then left the mercenary guild.She has done research on many big families in the city, one is the Wu family, they are a martial art family that chose not to give up on the old tradition.But that was also a reason they are one of the biggest families in the city.

She headed to the household and took half an our to reach.When she arrived, she saw a figure fly through the front gate.

"Trash, with your qualifications, you still dare accept the mission"Lan Du then heard a girl shout from behind the gate.

She had a fiery bearing to her and seemed to be the hot headed type.She had long pink hair and her eyes burned with fighting spirit.

Lan Du walked past the 'body' that flew out and headed in the girl's direction.

"Hello miss Wu, I am here for the mission, pleased to meet you"Lan Du said respectfully

The girl looked him up and down

"You look thin like a stick, can you even fight?"

Lan Du held out her Serpent Badge

"This should be enough"She said lightly

The girl grabbed the badge, on it was carved two words "Little Devil"

She stared at Lan Du and tossed the badge back at her.

"Did you take your elder sibling's badge or something?There is no way a twat like you can be a Serpent rank"She said angrily

Lan Du didn't find her words, after all, she was very young to be a serpent rank.She placed the badge back into her pocket and said:

"I am at Serpent Rank whether you believe it or not, I'm just here for the mission, if you don't accept, then I will leave"

The girl sighed

"Fine, come in, but if you do anything funny, I will throw you out"She turned around and led Lan Du to the back yard.

There were many adults there and some young men around as well.Lan Du observed the young men around and concluded:

They are all so weak...

"Since you accepted my mission, you better not run away half way through"She growled

"Naturally"Lan Du nodded in reply

The adults and young men then came up to them.They walked past Wu Yue and stood in front of Lan Du.Just when Lan Du was prepared for insults, they suddenly said:

"Young man, we can hold the young miss off, run while you still can!"

"Lad, don't waste your future for money"

"My sister is ruthless, I can pin her for a few seconds, take that chance to run"

Lan Du was completely baffled.This was not even close to what she imagined.But she then remembered, the Wu family is very easy going so they don't look down upon woman.In fact, some of the woman ruled them instead.

Lan Du smiled, she wished that the world could be like this, but that is only wishful thinking.She shook her head

"Its fine, since I took this mission, I will see it through"

She walked past them and stood in front of Wu Yue who have been waiting for some time.She smirked

"So you didn't run?I commend you for that"

Lan Du suddenly began laughing, she just couldn't help herself.This was the first time she has seen a female more aggressive than her in outer personality.

"Whats so funny!"She roared

Lan Du continued to laugh, her body trembled when she tried to contain the laughter.

Wu Yue grit her teeth and ran up, throwing a fast punch towards Lan Du's face.Lan Du who was still laughing bent sideways, easily avoiding that punch.

Wu Yue didn't give up, she immediately kicked from the side that Lan Du bent over to in hope to knock him over.Lan Du moved her hand down and grabbed her leg.

"Sorry, I just pfft, I just never seen a hot head like you before, i couldn't help myself"Lan Du giggled

Now, Wu Yue realised Lan Du was more than just talk.Her leg was easily grabbed and she couldn't even land a proper hit on the boy in front of her.

Lan Du placed her leg back down and stepped back.

"You wanted a sparring partner, then why do you stop?"Lan Du chuckled and gestured for her to come again.

The adults and teens nearby was watching in shock.They have never seen Wu Yue get played around like that before so they were baffled.

"He...would make a good son-in-law"

"Having a brother like him wouldn't be bad"

They all nodded in agreement.

Lan Du avoided Wu Yue's attacks effortlessly, but she was quite surprised.Wu Yue's attacks were decisive and vicious, if they landed, it could disable even a soldier.

"Not bad, miss Wu, anyone at Lizard rank or bellow would be defeated without a doubt"Lan Du praised

Wu Yue grit her teeth, her attacks sharpened as she began to throw in feints.Lan Du found it quite amusing, she has never seen such a straightforward girl since she was born.

"Dammit!Ho old are you!"She shouted

Lan Du rubbed her chin

"17 I think"She replied

You think!What do you mean you think?!

'I'm already 18 this year, yet this young man can easily avoid me...'

She trembled and continued her barrage of attacks.Lan Du would often parry and block them without much effort.Watching this scene, the onlookers could only smile bitterly.

"Young miss, how about we take a break, tiring yourself out won't do you any good"Lan Du grabbed her fist and said.

With her mask on, no one could tell what she was thinking at all apart from her tone.She seemed genuine with her words but it was still hard to tell.

"I-I'll let you off this time!"She pouted and ran off

Lan Du watched her figure as she ran.A smile crept onto her face as she watched, the girl was interesting, thats for sure.Nowadays, very few girls can be as domineer as she is now, so Lan Du was glad there are still some out there.

"Young mercenary, you must be very talented to be able to defeat our young miss so easily, truth be told, she is actually stronger than most the male heirs of the family"A man laughed awkwardly

The boys beside him turned down in embarrassment.

"We must have shown you an embarrassing side, its weird to see such a wild girl, isn't it"

Lan Du laughed

"No, in fact, I'm glad she is so energetic"Lan Du stepped forward and walked to them

"I wonder what the requirements are to complete the mission?It wasn't specific but I chose it for the rewards"Lan Du said

The man stroked his beard

"It's not hard for you, just spar with her once in a while and we'll pay for each spar if she is satisfied"The man said

Lan Du was surprised by their generosity, one million per spar, wasn't that just giving free money away?But nevertheless, she was glad she could earn money from such an easy task.

"alright, I'll wait for the reward to be sent"

She turned and was about to leave when they called her out

"Wait, since you came all the way, why not have lunch with us, we have extras most the time"A man said

Lan Du rubbed her chin, food was a very tempting offer for her.

"Alright"She said, when it comes to food, she is like a glutton.

"Fantastic"He clasped his hands, behind his back, he made a gesture of an okay sign.

Lan Du followed them into the diner room and sat down.

"Eat till your hearts content"They said warmly

Lan Du nodded with a smile but didn't take her mask off.She was still a bit suspicious by their kind intentions.In fact, it was too kind.

Without anyone noticing, she plopped something into her mouth and swallowed it.

"Lets eat"

Wu Yue sat on the opposite side, glaring at her the whole time there.But Lan Du didn't feel uncomfortable, she ignored the glare and picked up some food.She ate it through the bottom of her mask so no one will see her face.

"Why not take your mask off?Isn't it inconvenient?"W Yue said, she wanted to know what Lan DU looked like so she asked.

Lan Du shook her head and continued to eat like that.After some time, she noticed that none of the adults touched the food near her plate, she suddenly stopped eating and jumped out the seat.

She shuffled back towards the exit and glared at the adults.

"Whats wrong?"Wu Yue asked

Lan Du didn't reply, she just continued to glare at them.The adults suddenly stood up.

"I didn't think you'd notice so fast"The man next to Wu Yue said

Wu Yue was confused

"Father, whats going on?"

He didn't reply

Under their gaze, Lan Du's body wobbled and she fell to the ground.The coldness in her eyes were obvious, it was so piercing that even the adults felt a shiver.

"I-Will-Rip-You-All-To-Shreds!"Lan Du spoke out with difficulty

The adults laughed

"Uncle, father, whats going on!"Wu Yue questioned her four uncles and her father.

"Yue'er, don't you see that this kid is talented, if he can become our son-in-law, our family will rise even further"Her father said joyfully

Lan Du snapped

"Son-In-Law?Heh...Even-if-I'm-like-this-I-will-still-bite-if-I-have-to"Lan Du smirked

"You're still so energetic after getting dosed huh"Wu Yue's father walked up and grabbed Lan Du by her cheeks with one hand.

"Don't worry, once you're part of our family, we will treat you well"He was about to remove her mask when a hand suddenly grabbed him by the throat.

"So talkative, wonder if you can still be like that when I remove your vocal cord?"Lan Du's cold words pierced their hearts.

"h-how!You were drugged!"

Lan Du laughed

"A magician never reveals his tricks, now, how should you compensate me?500 million or I break your neck"Lan Du said coldly, the iciness in her eyes were piercing and broke their confidence.

"w-we'll give the money, please don't kill him!"Wu Yue shouted

Lan Du chuckled coldly, to a large family like this, 500 million was considered somewhat of a big sum, but at the same time, it was also affordable. 

"Sensible"

She held her father down with her hand on his neck.Any tighter and the bone would break, of course she wouldn't really do it.After all, it could cause trouble for her mother.No matter how angry she was, she had to hold it in.

After a while, Wu Yue came with a card at hand.

"There's 500 million in the card, please let him go, we apologise for our offence"Lan Du was surprised by how mature she seemed right now.

"Scan my bracelet, once the money is transferred, I will leave"She said

Wu Yue did as she was told and scanned her bracelet.Lan Du checked the number and nodded in satisfaction.She turned to the other adults in the room.

"Next time this happens, I'm taking more than just 500 million"She tossed the man she held over and dashed for the exit in case they made any sneak attacks.

After running a good distance away, she took off her mask and let out a sigh.

"What a pity, that girl was born in this type of family, at least I made some money out of it"She smiled and placed the mask in her bag before leaving for the mercenary guild.

She entered the front door and went straight to the reception desk.

"I'd like to file a complaint on the guild"She said

The receptionist naturally remembered the her so he was confused as to what complaint she would have against them.

"What may be the problem?"

"Why was I never informed that the mission I accepted can cause the entire family to try and drug me, if it was anyone else, not only would they have been drugged but also forced to follow their rules, this falls under the guild's responsibility in lack of information"Lan Du said coldly

The receptionist began to sweat

"W-we were not aware of such a thing, please give us some time to sort it out"He stumbled and ran to the staffs.Soon, she saw Ba Tan walk out.

"Did such a thing really happen?"He asked seriously, drugging someone in this age is illegal and is treated as a very severe matter.

Lan Du nodded

"I have gotten my compensation from that family, but now I want one from the guild for lack of information"Lan Du said casually

Ba Tan smiled bitterly

"Are you the reincarnation of a merchant?Not even letting go of a small compensation?"

Lan Du chuckled

"I don't want a single cent less from your compensation, also, if I don't do this, how can I live up to my name of Little Devil?"

Ba Tan gave up arguing, he scanned her bracelet and transferred another 500 million into the bracelet.Since drugging was a severe matter, the compensation was naturally very high.Lan Du smiled

"Such a nice place, I earned 550 million from one mission"Lan Du laughed and walked out

He only gave her 50 million!Where did the other 500 million come from!Extortion!This is definitely extortion, how did she rob the Wu family of 500 million!

she went to the bank and transferred 100 million to her mother's bank account.Her family was relatively well off, but 100 million was still a lot for them.

'Mother, I will take care of you, unlike that ungrateful man'

Lan Du's heart ached whenever she thought of her mother's conditions.She entered the room her mother was in and sat down next to the bed.She placed a hand on her mother's hand and held it tightly.

Lan Du looked up, her eyes were calm but there was also anger in it.

The two blocking the window perked up their ears.

"He caused the child to break both arms!"

"Colonel Yuan, we may be good friends and are also loyal, but we can't just let you hurt a young child!, much less your own flesh and blood"The other one added

Lan Du glared at them

"Shut up, outsiders stay out of a inside affair, just hearing you call me his child makes me sick"She growled

"C-colonel Yuan, y-you have a strong child"

Yuan Min didn't say anything, his eyes were full of melancholy.Lan Du's words hurt his heart, he didn't have a choice when leaving all those years ago, yet when he finally returns, it was to his own daughter's cursing.

"Why won't you meet me?"He asked in grief

Lan Du sneered

"I should ask the same, whats a few months to twelve years?"

Yuan Min was wordless, he couldn't explain himself.The two at the windows were his two most loyal attendants, the one on the left was Wang Shu and the other was Wang Liu.They were brothers that rose in ranks to becoming commanders.They were good friends despite the difference in rankings so he took them as brothers.Having them watch felt awkward, not only to him but for them as well.

"I didn't have a choice all those years back"He said sorrowfully

Lan Du laughed

"What a coincidence, I didn't either!I was busy recovering from my broken arms!"Lan Du laughed coldly as she gazed at him.