Chapter 61: Unexpected |
Seeing the City Lord's tacit approval, Wei Bian naturally had no more reservations. With a wave of his big hand, he also stepped onto the steps.
"Go, search it again thoroughly!"
His words seemed to carry anger.
As the City Lord's right-hand man, he had repeatedly failed to handle matters well.
Although the City Lord had not blamed him, he himself felt a loss of Face.
As soon as he rushed into the Inn, he immediately took charge, pointing and directing people left and right, calling for people to check wherever it seemed suspicious, and even inspecting personally.
Hearing the commotion downstairs in the Inn, Shi Chun, who was lying under a gap in the eaves, remained calm, watching Bian Weiying downstairs intently, seemingly oblivious to the impending Danger.
Bian Weiying could have avoided the rain, but she didn't.
She stood in the rain with Disheveled Hair, the dignified City Lord inexplicably turning herself into a Drenched Person. Her long hair clung to her cheeks and shoulders, and her wet Purple Gauze Robe easily stuck to her body with any movement, even highlighting the two points on her chest.
Yet, this City Lord seemed to be Composed and enjoying the moment. Occasionally, she would raise her head and close her eyes, embracing the cold drizzle—was it indulgence, or was she simply seeking abandon?
Shi Chun couldn't quite pinpoint the feeling emanating from this woman.
He had never encountered a woman with such a demeanor, which made him scrutinize and ponder.
Just then, his gaze shifted again, and he saw several Figures descend from the Sky.
Due to the eaves blocking his view, he didn't know where they came from, but they landed outside the Inn, in front of Bian Weiying, all dressed in Wukang Mountain Attire.
After that, a person in Dark Robes gracefully descended.
From their Attire, it was clear they were Wukang Mountain High-level Personnel: a middle-aged man with three strands of ink-black long beard. Although he didn't seem young, he still looked quite Handsome and Elegant, with fair skin, bright and spirited eyes, and an extraordinary Demeanor.
There was a stir among the onlookers. Those who recognized him knew who he was: Xia Fuli, one of Wukang Mountain's Contemporary Elders.
Shi Chun, who was scrutinizing them, suddenly heard a movement behind him. He turned to look, and it was Wu Jinliang, who had also blasted through the Attic.
There was no other way; the clamor downstairs about another search was too obvious. Wu Jinliang couldn't hold back either.
He came over to see what was happening, approaching and Asked in a Low Voice, "Chuntian, what's the situation?"
Shi Chun slightly shook his head, staring at the commotion below, not bothering to answer him.
"Elder Xia."
The Wukang Mountain Disciples present had already performed their Greetings, including Bian Weiying.
After Greeting, Bian Weiying said with some surprise, "Elder, so late in the Evening, how is it that you honored us with a Personal Visit?"
Xia Fuli watched Bian Weiying for a moment, seeing her in her Unseemly State, and slightly frowned. He then turned to look at the Inn, which seemed to be the target.
"I was Patrolling Down the Mountain with some men and happened to be passing by. Noticing some commotion, I came to see what it was.
So it's you. Causing a Huge Commotion like this, what are you doing?"
Upon hearing the words 'happened to be passing by,' Shi Chun couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
After hearing the rest, his eyes flickered, then he smiled knowingly, murmuring, "Just as I thought he wouldn't Sit By and Watch. To think it's an Elder, No Wonder.
It seems we've forced out a Big Fish. Our Gain this time isn't small!"
"Hm?" Wu Jinliang looked at him, puzzled, then suddenly realized, seeming to Understand as well.
Downstairs, Bian Weiying was reporting the Situation of Incident to Elder Xia.
Shi Chun didn't have time to listen closely.
He reached out and patted Wu Jinliang's lower back.
"No time left. I'll go change clothes first. Wait here."
He then quickly retreated and钻ed back down through the Attic.
Wu Jinliang was Completely Confused, but he knew that Chuntian must have a reason for saying so. He could only continue to lie there and wait, while also continuing to Watch Closely the situation below.
After hearing Bian Weiying's report, Xia Fuli said, "Since it can be proven to be Self-Defense, let's stop. Why make such a big commotion? Look at yourself, What a Mess You've Become."
Bian Weiying smiled, "Elder, everything has its rules.
According to protocol, we still need to bring the person in for questioning. Only after clarifying things can the matter be concluded.
Since the Inn itself couldn't find the person, we had no choice but to search ourselves. We didn't mean to Disturb anyone."
With her invoking the rules in such a way, in full view of everyone, Xia Fuli couldn't say much.
He turned to look at the Inn, with no intention of leaving, but instead asked strangely, "The person was in the Inn, then suddenly disappeared?"
Bian Weiying respectfully said, "Perhaps they left, perhaps they are hiding somewhere. If Wei Bian and his men still can't find them, and since Elder has conveniently arrived, once they come out, I'm afraid I'll have to implore Elder to Perform your Supernatural Power."
Those who understood, understood.
This Elder Xia already had the Cultivation Level of a Human Immortal, though only at the Initial Minor Attainment Realm. Still, he was far beyond the ordinary individuals present at the Scene.
If he were to Perform a Spell Investigation, it would be difficult to hide anyone within a certain range.
Xia Fuli faintly hummed, as if agreeing.
Shi Chun's actions were also very swift. He again钻ed onto the Attic, crawled in front of Wu Jinliang, and asked, "How is it?"
He had taken off the Wukang Mountain Attire and changed back into his own clothes.
"I'm afraid we can't hide anymore. Bian Weiying wants to ask Elder Xia to Perform his Supernatural Power to search for us…" Wu Jinliang whispered the situation.
Shi Chun, however, was nonchalant about this.
"No need for him.
The one with the scar on his Web Between Thumb and Forefinger could search us out. No time left, we have to Make an Appearance.
Once the Corpse is found, even this Elder Xia won't be able to save us."
Wu Jinliang: "Not breaking through the wall and running?"
Shi Chun: "That's a last resort.
No need for that now. Let's Make an Appearance."
Wu Jinliang stretched out an index finger, propping up a Tile above.
Seeing Shi Chun didn't object, he immediately grinned, Chuckled, and cleanly poked it with his finger.
Huala! With a Clattering Sound, several tiles immediately fell from the eaves, smashing onto the ground.
Fortunately, the onlookers downstairs had already been cleared away.
Countless gazes quickly shot towards the fallen roof tiles.
Xia Fuli, with a sweep of his sleeve, instantly unleashed a Force from Afar that flipped a large section of the Roof at the target location. The Scene was a clattering mess of shattered瓦 and debris.
He had just criticized Bian Weiying and her men for making a big commotion, but when it came to him, he didn't care how big the commotion was. He didn't care whose house it was; he flipped it without a word.
Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang Looked at Each Other in Dismay, feeling the drizzle on their faces, never expecting to be exposed so quickly.
There was nothing to hide from.
The two stood up one after another.
It really was those two guys.
Feng Chi, watching from the roof diagonally opposite, was Speechless. They were only hiding in that spot, and they didn't get searched out?
Even she wanted to ask what the Wukang Mountain Search Party was doing.
Wei Bian, who was searching downstairs, heard the commotion upstairs, swiftly used Flash Movement to fly to the Top Floor, Blast Through the Attic with a Palm Strike, broke through the Roof and Rushed Out, then Leaping Movement onto the Roof Ridge. His gaze swept around, locking onto the two standing figures.
He instantly showed Murderous Intent, grasping his Sword Hilt to draw his Sword, but then he Stop Abruptly, seeing Xia Fuli Soaring in the Air and Standing Suspended in Air.
As Wei Bian came out with a boom, Shi Chun also turned to Watch Closely him.
When their eyes met, Shi Chun saw the Murderous Intent in the other's eyes, and also the clearly drawn Blade's Edge. However, due to the appearance of Elder Xia, the man visibly and unwillingly slowly pushed the half-drawn Blade's Edge back into its Scabbard.
This Scene made Shi Chun Secretly Alarmed, and his eyes also held a hidden Murderous Intent.
The crowd below also flew onto the Roof one after another.
Seeing Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang hiding there, Bian Weiying, surprised, quickly swept her cold gaze towards Wei Bian.
Wei Bian, Understand Each Othering, felt ashamed.
He turned his head to Watch Closely the Search Personnel who had followed out of the building.
They weren't Fools.
They naturally knew what he meant. The Search Personnel were truly Hesitated to Speak, wanting to explain but not knowing how.
They were sure they had searched that spot before and truly hadn't found anyone.
So, the few people responsible for searching the Attic became the object of everyone else's attention.
Many onlookers jumped onto the roofs in the nearby area to Watch the Excitement.
Xia Fuli, Floating in Air, stepped onto the Roof, level with the eaves, and asked, staring at Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang, "Are those the two?"
"They are," Bian Weiying confirmed, then nodded a greeting slightly to Shi Chun, acting like an Old Acquaintance saying, 'don't panic.
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"Brother Chun, I heard the Course of Events. The problem shouldn't be big.
As per custom, just come with us and clarify things."
Shi Chun's body was very dirty.
He had rolled on the ground while killing in the rain, and crawled through the dust in the Attic, so he was unusually dirty. Yet, he still carried the Refined Demeanor he had practiced, smiling slightly.
"Good."
He casually dropped the Saber in his hand.
"Shopkeeper, please keep my Saber safe!"
Swish! The Saber clattered and bounced thudding on the ground.
"Shopkeeper, mine too," Wu Jinliang also called out.
But some things are hard to learn. His Saber thrown down was just Spoil the Show.
Bang! With a loud Rumble, the Bluestone Pavement was smashed, sending rocks flying. Several perfectly good Stone Slabs were ruined just like that.
Many people's gazes Uniformly fell on Wu Jinliang, like they were looking at some kind of… thing, including the Disheveled Old Man under the eaves across the Street.
Wu Jinliang was slightly embarrassed, uncomfortable under everyone's gaze.
Seeing Shi Chun jump down, he quickly followed, leaping down from the building.
The Wukang Mountain Group also flew down one after another.
Shi Chun, looking up, spotted Wei Bian's landing Position. He Pretended to casually take two steps, placing himself right next to him.
Wei Bian, having landed, coldly glanced at the dirty, yet still Refined Demeanored fellow in front of him, and barked, "Take him away!"
With disgust in his eyes, he turned and left.
Just as the two brushed past each other, Shi Chun, who was humbly holding his hands in front of his abdomen, conveniently pulled a Cold Glint from his sleeve.
Though it was With Lightning Speed, he was so Calmly that it gave an impression of a light, effortless strike, accurately Stabbed into Wei Bian's back heart.
An Unassuming Knife Strike, a clean, swift Stabbed into the Heart.
Wei Bian stopped and Stared with Wide Eyes, then his whole body trembled. He wanted to turn around, but felt his Chaotic Qi and Blood.
He suspected something, but couldn't believe it.
Some saw it, some didn't, and then gradually everyone saw it.
What happened? Even those who saw it were Stunned for a moment, unable to Understand the situation. Some even thought they had seen wrong.
Soon, everyone reacted.
The soaked Bian Weiying was shocked, a Rare Loss of Composure.
The Disheveled Old Man under the eaves was Dumbfounded.
Feng Chi, watching from the Roof, was Dumbfounded.
The Gaunt Man in Green Robes blurted out, "What is he doing?"
Xia Fuli, who had Drifted Down, widened his eyes, losing his Composure.
Most of the Wukang Mountain Group wore Shocked expressions; it was truly too unexpected.
The onlookers were even more surprised to the point of disbelief.
Not to mention them, even Wu Jinliang was as if struck Dumbfounded on the spot.
He really wanted to ask Chuntian if he had Gone Mad, or if he wanted to die?
(End of Chapter)