Chapter 19 Chu Wanning: Why Don't You Just Move the Entire Island Over for Me?

On Forbidden Island, Chu Wanning’s seven masters were absolute foodies. They maintained seven private planes dedicated solely to scouring the globe for delicacies. Growing up, she never concerned herself with nutritional balance; she had only one criterion: whether or not it tasted good.

Looking at it this way, Lu Siyan was quite pitiful—he had missed out on so much delicious food! Lu Siqing was still young, however, so there was still hope for him.

Aside from her training and the various tasks assigned by her masters, she spent her meager free time researching gourmet food to relieve stress, which meant her own culinary skills were quite impressive. Today, however, she didn't have the time. Checking her phone, she saw that the gifts from her masters had arrived, otherwise, she would have insisted on cooking herself. She needed to head out now.

"Uncle Lu, I need to go out. Please have a car prepared for me," Chu Wanning asked politely.

"Certainly, Madam, one moment!"

Although Uncle Lu was over a hundred years old, his movements were vigorous. He vanished into the living room and returned carrying a tall, exquisite box.

"Madam, Master Lu instructed that you may choose whichever you please. Take whichever one you like!"

Uncle Lu placed the box on the table and pressed a button. *Click!* Four drawers popped open instantly, revealing rows of car keys. Even for someone as wealthy as Chu Wanning had been in her previous life, the sight was staggering. Was this what men liked? Much like how she loved her vast collection of qipaos. There were at least two hundred keys in there, not even counting the ones Lu Siyan drove regularly.

Chu Wanning raised an eyebrow and picked one at random. "I'll take this one."

"Very well, Madam. Shall I have it brought to the courtyard, or would you like to head to the garage?"

"Take me to the underground garage," Chu Wanning replied, grabbing her small bag.

The underground garage was split into two sections: one for daily use, and another that could more accurately be described as a luxury car showroom.

"Madam, your biometric information has been recorded, so the gates will open automatically next time," the butler explained. Chu Wanning nodded.

Even with two hundred cars, she found her choice—a Koenigsegg One:1—immediately. It was the perfect color.

"You can head back, Uncle Lu. I'm off!"

Chu Wanning sat in the driver's seat and entered the destination. She discovered that the manor her eldest master had gifted her was only about ten kilometers away from the Lu estate. Since traffic was light, she arrived in about ten minutes, enjoying a smooth, unobstructed drive.

It was perfect. She began to suspect that her eldest master knew she was staying at the Lu residence and had deliberately chosen this manor for its proximity.

As she pulled up to the gate, a security guard stepped forward. "Excuse me, are you Miss Ning?"

"Yes."

"Please, come right in!" The guard seemed to have been waiting for her for quite some time, greeting her with enthusiasm.

She drove through the gates and followed the signs until she reached the villa. A middle-aged man stood waiting with a group of servants. Sitting in the car, Chu Wanning couldn't help but praise her eldest master; he was truly thoughtful.

The butler had received word from the guard and had come out to meet her. His master had informed him that the new owner was a great beauty. The moment Chu Wanning stepped out of the car, the butler silently marveled—his master was right, she was truly like a little fairy.

"Welcome, Miss Ning. I am Old A, the manor's butler. I am at your service," he said, stepping forward quickly.

"Hello, Uncle A. Have the gifts from my masters arrived?" Chu Wanning asked, getting straight to the point.

"They have, they have! I will have them brought to you immediately. Since you weren't here, I didn't dare open them; they are still in their original packaging," Old A explained.

Chu Wanning nodded, satisfied. Old A spoke into his walkie-talkie, and a few minutes later, three forklifts appeared, carrying three shipping containers.

Chu Wanning pulled out her phone, snapped a photo, and logged into her account to post it in their group chat.

*Ning-bao: My dear masters, did you really have to go this far? Why didn't you just move the whole island here for me?*

*Eldest Master: My treasure, do you like it? Are you satisfied with the manor? You can trust Old A; he is not just a butler. If you run into any trouble, just tell him, and he can solve it.*

*Ning-bao: Understood, Eldest Master. Uncle A seems great; I liked him the moment I met him.*

*Eldest Master: No, you only like your Eldest Master!*

*Ning-bao: ...*

*Second Master: Disciple, haven't you opened them yet? Take a look at the wonderful things I've prepared for you; you'll absolutely love them.*

Hearing this, Chu Wanning’s expectations for Second Master's gift plummeted to zero.

*Ning-bao: Understood, Second Master!*

*Third Master: My beloved disciple, I've prepared something for you that you are guaranteed to love to death!*

*Ning-bao: Thank you, Third Master~*

*Second Master: Ning-bao, you’ve changed. You aren't as enthusiastic with your Second Master anymore!*

Chu Wanning: "..." Oh no, she’d been caught!

*Fourth Master: Treasure, everything I've prepared is practical—for self-preservation! Plus, various precious medicinal herbs!*

*Fifth Master: Treasure, everything I've prepared is practical—for taking lives! Plus, a variety of the latest poisons!*

*Ning-bao: Thank you, Fourth and Fifth Masters. Please, stop the mutual destruction. I’ll send you a sample of Lu Siyan’s blood soon. He has been poisoned with something very tricky; I couldn't detect anything unusual when checking his pulse, which is terrifying. Also, "Bewitching Powder" has been discovered in China.*

*Eldest Master: Bewitching Powder? Third, investigate. Second, clean it up.*

*Second & Third Masters: Yes, Big Brother!*

*Fourth Master: Ning-bao, if even you can't detect the poison, how did you find out?*

*Ning-bao: Qi Gui told me.*

*Fourth Master: Ah, him. Then it’s likely not a lie.*

*Fifth Master: Is there anyone who plays with poison better than me? Leave this to me, disciple.*

*Sixth Master: Little Ning, I’ve sent you my latest research products. You’ll definitely love them. Remember to upgrade them periodically.*

*Ning-bao: Love you, Sixth Master!*

Holding his phone, Sixth Master grinned from ear to ear. He knew he was his beloved disciple’s favorite.

*Seventh Master: Ning-bao, I’ve prepared many talismans for you. Use them as you see fit. Also, Lu Siyan is going to face a trial soon. Give him the talismans I sent and have him carry them at all times. I don’t want my disciple to become a widow right after getting married.*

*Ning-bao: Thank you, thank you, Seventh Master!*

Chu Wanning knew Seventh Master’s capabilities; if he said it, it would surely come to pass. She needed to find those talismans first.

At that moment, Old A approached. "Miss Ning, shall we open the containers now?"

"Yes, please. And prepare a transport truck for me. I need to take some of these to my husband’s place. I don't usually live here, but I will notify you in advance when I do."

"Certainly, Miss Ning. I will get that ready. Please let me know which items you wish to take, and I will have the others categorized and stored," Old A replied.

"Thank you, Uncle A!" Chu Wanning thanked him with a smile. She had sensed earlier that Old A was no ordinary person, and after her eldest master's words, she was certain of it.

Old A hurried off to work. It seemed Miss Ning didn't remember him. Although he had never seen her true face back then, he recognized her eyes instantly. She had saved his life, and when he learned someone was being sent from Forbidden Island to China, he had volunteered. As long as he was here, he would not let Miss Ning come to any harm; he would protect her with his life.

Even if Miss Ning was more than capable of protecting herself.