Chapter 62: Exit the Stage, No Longer Playing |
All around was silent, with only the drip-drip of the eaves and the sound of water flowing through the ditches.
Shi Chun drew his Saber, and fresh Blood sprayed.
This action instantly ignited the Scene; it was as if the Scene had Exploded.
"How dare you!"
"Senior Brother!"
"Senior Brother Wei!"
Exclamations and shouts, along with flickering Figures.
Some rushed to Rescue him, while others launched a Palm Strike from a distance at Shi Chun. Shi Chun tried to dodge quickly but found it difficult.
The Strength of the attacker was far greater than his.
It was truly a Chaotic Group Attack.
"Stop!" Xia Fuli's Roar Of Anger Exploded.
With a flick of his sleeve, he both dissolved the Attack aimed at Shi Chun and knocked down almost everyone. He moved like an Afterimage, supporting Wei Bian with one hand, and with the other, he seized Shi Chun's head, pressing him to his knees right at his feet, in a posture that could Kill him at will.
The Saber in Shi Chun's hand uncontrollably plunged into the thick Stone Slab. His hand was too weak to Draw Saber or to release the Hilt.
One person's move instantly Intimidated the entire Scene.
Bian Weiying had clearly received Courteous Treatment; she was unharmed at the Scene.
Her cold gaze fixed on Shi Chun, who was forced to his knees, and the Murderous Intent in her eyes was hard to Conceal.
Her trusted Subordinate, her capable assistant, had been Assassinated right before her eyes.
No matter how good her Temper, she couldn't Hold Back, especially since she had always wanted Shi Chun dead.
The others who had been knocked down Staggered to their feet.
"Chuntian!" Wu Jinliang, who had flipped to his feet, cried out, about to rush forward.
"Hm?" Xia Fuli abruptly turned and Stared with Wide Eyes.
An Invisible Force instantly struck Wu Jinliang to the ground, pinning him down and making him unable to move.
With such a display, who would still Act Presumptuously?
"Chuntian, what are you doing—" Wu Jinliang shouted from the ground, but before he could finish, he saw Shi Chun Give a Look at him.
He was instantly Slightly Startled, then quickly calmed down, pondering with a sense of Doubtful and Uncertain.
Wei Bian was Bleeding from Mouth and Nose, his whole body convulsing, unable to utter a single word.
His face rapidly turned Ghastly Pale. He struggled to turn his head, his gaze shifting from Shi Chun to Bian Weiying's face.
He gurgled, wanting to say something, but couldn't, instead Fresh Blood gushed out, clearly in great Pain.
Bian Weiying met his gaze, but her Frosty face showed no response.
Xia Fuli's expression was also displeased. As soon as he got his hands on Wei Bian, he immediately Cast a spell to examine him.
The result was a definite Fatal Blow; his heart had been directly Stabbed through. How could he be saved?
With a push of his hand, Wei Bian floated towards his Fellow Disciple.
Several Fellow Disciples hastily and In a Flurry caught him, attempting a useless Treatment.
Xia Fuli lifted his hand, grabbing Shi Chun by the hair and Abruptly yanking him up.
He Watched Closely and Ferociously asked, "Why did you kill him? Are you seeking death?"
The meaning of Gnashing Teeth with Hatred in his words was very clear.
Feng Chi on the Roof also wanted to know why Shi Chun did this, but she had no intention of Lending a Helping Hand.
Everyone present wanted to know.
Shi Chun was not in a hurry to answer Xia Fuli.
The reason he dared to make such a move was Xia Fuli's presence, and at this moment, he was even more certain of his judgment regarding Xia Fuli's Identity.
Ignoring Xia Fuli, he slightly turned his head to look at Bian Weiying, "City Lord Bian, why do you think I killed him?"
Bian Weiying's gaze flickered slightly, but she made no response.
Shi Chun continued, "I heard someone call him Senior Brother Wei, so his surname is Wei, right?"
At these words, some were Furious. You killed him without even knowing who he was?
Then Shi Chun asked, "City Lord Bian, can the Assassin's Corpse from before still be found? I suppose the one surnamed Wei has made it disappear?"
Xia Fuli was Slightly Startled, slowly turning his head to Stare at Bian Weiying.
But Bian Weiying still wore a Cold Face.
Shi Chun continued, "Before the Assassin made his move, a Carriage passed by us.
A hand reached out from the Carriage's Curtain, tossing out two Immobilization Talismans that immobilized us. There was a scar on the Web Between Thumb and Forefinger of that hand.
After failing to kill me once, they tried again, showing Murderous Intent towards me once more. When will this Never-Ending struggle end? I thought, it's best to stop things here.
Once someone is dead, there are no witnesses; Dead Men Tell No Tales, and the investigation can't proceed. What do you say, City Lord Bian?"
At these words, everyone's gaze shifted to Wei Bian's Web Between Thumb and Forefinger to check.
Some saw the scar, others couldn't due to their angle.
And Wei Bian had already stopped breathing, his Vacant eyes staring, departing quickly.
Feng Chi on the Roof showed Surprised and Suspicious, closely watching Bian Weiying.
Everyone's gazes gradually turned to Bian Weiying.
No one was foolish; they all understood whom Shi Chun was trying to Insinuate.
In fact, this was no longer an insinuation; it was an open Accusation In Public.
Actually, Shi Chun himself didn't want to Make a Scene to this extent. No one desired such a thing; he wasn't a Madman; he was truly Forced Out.
Regardless of what others thought, he genuinely felt the Danger he was in. The previous Assassination attempts were truly meant to kill him, without any intention to Show Mercy.
If he hadn't accidentally learned how to Crack Immobilization Talismans in East Nine Plains, he would have Kick the Bucket by now.
After realizing that Bian Weiying was the Mastermind, he had begun to retreat.
Although he didn't know why Bian Weiying wanted him dead, he knew he had come to the wrong place, Miscalculated, and could no longer Afford to Play. This was not a game for someone of his Caliber.
Who was Bian Weiying? She was the City Lord of Linkang City, the daughter of the Wukang Mountain Sect Master. Such a person wanted to kill you, and you still wanted to continue playing in her home turf? How much of an Idiot would you have to be? Who did you think you were?
He wasn't that Arrogant.
However, the Immobilization Talisman Refinement Method and the Cultivation Effect of Demonic Qi were simply too tempting for him. He couldn't bear to give up easily and still held a sliver of hope, wanting to continue to Deal With the situation.
It was only with Xia Fuli's appearance that his resolve to Exit the Stage was solidified.
The path to the Demonic Path would not be cut off, and obtaining the Immobilization Talisman Refinement Method didn't necessarily require joining Wukang Mountain.
This Elder Xia should be capable of Refineing them. So, when he had a choice, why would he Take a Risk by entering Wukang Mountain?
He simply Could Not Afford to Play, so he Made a Prompt Decision: "I, This Old Man, am Exiting the Stage, no longer playing!"
As for the Assassination of Wei Bian, he hadn't initially intended to make it so drastic.
It was Wei Bian's display of Murderous Intent that made him realize that even if he obediently went with them, he might not be safe. The other party's killing intent also rekindled the Grudge from almost dying to an Immobilization Talisman earlier!
To Take Revenge for a Grudge, he wasn't going to Endure it anymore; he was leaving anyway.
Assassinating a High Martial Cultivator, he had no Assurance, as he had never done it before.
But it was just a matter of finding an opportunity to Stab.
If it succeeded, great; if not, he didn't care. It was just an excuse to bring things to light.
Anyway, Xia Fuli was here for him and would certainly not let him die here.
If things got big, the Demonic Path would have to Bail Out him.
Since he was in Xia Fuli's hands, it wouldn't be difficult for the Demonic Path to Bail Out him. This was the perfect opportunity to Exit the Stage.
Only after creating a strong Antagonism with Bian Weiying could he ensure that after his capture, he wouldn't be under Bian Weiying's Control.
In any case, he had made a Clever Scheme before taking action.
Otherwise, with his Cultivation Level, How Dare he make a move amidst a crowd of Wukang Mountain people?
But what Outsiders saw was Madness.
Only Bian Weiying was an exception.
Her Bright Eyes were fixed on Shi Chun's words and actions. At first, she also thought this person was truly crazy.
But then, seeing his revealing demeanor with its Subtly Hint, how was that Madness?
Soaking wet, she suddenly smiled and walked step by step towards Shi Chun.
Xia Fuli immediately showed Vigilance, sternly Roared, "Weiying, do not be swayed by his Provocation! The Sect will Investigate Clearly!"
He pushed out a palm in a stopping gesture, signaling her not to approach and not to Act Presumptuously or Recklessly.
Many people's Hearts Tightened, including Wu Jinliang, all worried about whether Bian Weiying would Act Recklessly.
Shi Chun wasn't worried at all.
After confirming Xia Fuli's Identity, he knew that Xia Fuli was originally here for him and, within his Scope of Ability, would not let Something Goes Wrong happen to him.
So he was Calm and Composed, also staring at the approaching woman with a smile, his lips even curled in a Sarcastic Provocation.
In the end, she didn't dare, or rather, couldn't Act Presumptuously in front of Xia Fuli. Bian Weiying stopped, her gaze at Shi Chun was very Meaningful, and her smile intensified, gradually turning into Loud Laughter.
Hahahaha…
He didn't know what was so funny, but she suddenly laughed to the extreme, Rocking Back and Forth with laughter, and yet her laughter was so lonely. In the entire rainy night, apart from her Clear and Resonant laughter, there seemed to be no other human sound, no matter how many people were around.
They were all watching her laugh, listening to the dripping water and flowing water as her Accompaniment.
No one knew what she was laughing about, and neither did Shi Chun.
After a while, Bian Weiying, who had almost cried tears from laughter, managed to calm her breathing. With an indifferent wave of her hand, she said, "Alright, I'll Avoid Suspicion and leave him to Elder Xia to Handle!"
She waved her hand at her Insiders, "Let's go!"
Her tone was Relaxed, and she herself seemed to become Relaxed and Happy.
As she turned, she even Playfully Winked at Shi Chun, showing a hint of Alluring charm, as if saying, "I understand you," or perhaps, "Let's Wait and See."
This left Shi Chun Baffled, and he inexplicably began to Feel Uncertain.
He felt like he had encountered a Madwoman. Why did she have to Provoke Him and cause trouble for him?
The group then withdrew with a Rustling Sound.
Wei Bian's Corpse was also carried away. Bian Weiying entered the Carriage, which then turned and departed.
Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang's Outcome was predictable: they were naturally Escorted Away for interrogation.
Before being Escorted Away, Shi Chun's gaze found his Dagger, which was stuck in the Stone Slab, and he shouted, "Shopkeeper, please keep my Saber safe."
That Dagger was his Blade of Meritorious Service, having been with him all this time, Repeatedly Achieving Merits.
Wu Jinliang unexpectedly added, "And my Saber too."
"Ah? Oh!" The Shopkeeper Bowed Slightly, acknowledging the request.
Looking back at the overturned Roof, he wore a Look Worried. He couldn't Compensate Xia Fuli; it depended on whether the latter would be Consciously or Unconsciously considerate.
It was raining, and it wouldn't do not to fix it quickly.
Of course, he mostly Seized the Opportunity to look at Feng Chi on the Roof.
Feng Chi gave no sign, only Secretly Gritting Teeth and muttering in a Low Voice, "This Kid is absolutely crazy. He's truly Not Afraid of Death.
Letting the Young Lady Work Together with such a Madman is too Dangerous."
The Gaunt Man in Green Robes asked, "Can he still stay at Wukang Mountain?"
Feng Chi replied, "What would he stay for? Regardless of the reason, killing a Wukang Mountain Disciple In Public is an Undeniable Fact.
No one can speak for him, especially since this Wei Bian was Yin Huixin's Direct Disciple. To keep such a person at Wukang Mountain to Pursue the Young Lady—what would that become? It's Cannot Bear to Watch.
There's no way to explain it to Everyone at Wukang Mountain!
He Botched Up the good plan again. The Young Lady had no choice but to activate the Original Plan and stay.
He can no longer stay. If he stays, it will only be his Corpse.
No matter the reason, right or wrong no longer matters. Wukang Mountain will definitely have to Execute him to explain to its Sect Members.
Not to Bail Out him won't do either. Fortunately, he Botched Up things himself.
Bailing him out and telling him to Get Lost would Save Trouble."
The people Watching the Excitement gradually Dispersed, including the Disheveled Old Man.
(End of Chapter)